International Journal of Case Studies (ISSN Online 2305-509X)

VOLUME 14, ISSUE 12
IMPACT FACTOR 4.428

1) Power and Morality in Hamlet by William Shakespeare
Author Details: Ayouba Idrissa Mariama
Graduate Student at the Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences-Abdou Moumouni University, Niamey-Niger
Abstract:
The Macmillan Encyclopaedia defines power as “a political control of a country or government. In a broader sense, it is the ability of individuals or a member of a group to achieve aims or further the interest they hold”. On the other hand, morality is “the principles concerning right and wrong, good or bad behaviours” (Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, New 8^th ed,). It is as well, a set of standards, rules, behaviours, social conducts and moral values established by a society for its members (online Encyclopedia). To reconcile these two concepts in the daily life has been problematic for those in power position or persuing power.
Objectively then, the conflicting nature and the complexity of the relationship between power and morality has led many writers and scholars to bring their contribution to the discussion. Illustratively, it is the case of the sixteenth century famous writer, William Shakespeare. Many scholars and critics have used his works as primary sources to investigate in many themes affecting our daily life. This research does not stay in the margin. It is in this perspective that, using the reader response theory and basing itself on a qualitative research method, the study examines the theme of “Power and Morality in Hamlet by William Shakespeare”. It aims at bringing out how complex it is to control people without trampling the moral principles of the society. This is exemplified through the character of Claudius.
Key Words: Power, Morality, Renaissance, Shakespeare
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2) Innovative Teaching Aids for French Language: A Study of Teachers’ Perspectives and Challenges in Nigerian Schools
Author Details: Bakare B.E (Ph.D) Department of Arts and Language Education, Faculty of Education, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
Abstract:
This study assesses innovative teaching aids for French Language: A study of teachers perspective and challenges in Nigerian schools. This study employed a descriptive research design of the survey type to systematically collect and analyze data on French teachers’ perceptions of innovative teaching aids. The population comprised 1,001 French Language teachers across selected schools in Southwest Nigeria, with a sample size of 115 determined through stratified random sampling to ensure representativeness. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire titled French Teachers’ Perception on Innovative Teaching Aids (FTPITA), which was validated through expert review in French Language education. The reliability of the instrument was confirmed with a coefficient of 0.91, indicating high internal consistency. The questionnaire was administered electronically, ensuring a high response rate. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics (percentages, mean, and standard deviation) to summarize demographic characteristics and overall perceptions, while inferential statistics (t-test and regression analysis) were used to examine relationships and differences between variables.
Hypotheses were tested at a 0.05 level of significance, ensuring statistical rigor in determining meaningful patterns. The findings of the study reveal that teachers acknowledge the benefits of innovative teaching aids in improving student engagement and learning in French instruction. However, their effective use is hindered by inadequate training, limited access to resources, poor infrastructure, and insufficient government support. While teachers do not see traditional methods as superior, schools face shortages of multimedia tools, language labs, and internet access. Funding constraints, lack of external collaborations, and insufficient professional development further restrict integration. Despite confidence in using technology, structured training remains inadequate, making financial and institutional barriers key challenges to adopting modern teaching aids. It was recommended among others that the government and school administrators should allocate more funding for procuring innovative teaching aids such as multimedia tools, language laboratories, and stable internet connectivity to improve instructional delivery.
Keywords: Innovative, Teaching Aids, Teacher, Perspective, Challenges
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3) Attitudes of Lecturers and Students towards the Digitalisation of French Language Instruction in Higher Education
Author Details: Bakare B.E (Ph.D) Department of Arts and Language Education, Faculty of Education, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
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In an era of rapid technological advancement, the digitalisation of instructional delivery has become a crucial component of educational reform, particularly in higher education This study investigates the attitudes of lecturers and students in higher education towards the digitalisation of instructional delivery. This study employed a descriptive survey research design to investigate digital awareness and competence among students and lecturers in South-West Nigeria public universities. The study population consisted of all lecturers and full-time undergraduate students in the region. Multistage sampling was employed to sample 102 lecturers and 1,507 students. Data were gathered using two standardized instruments: the Lecturers’ Preparedness for Digitalisation Questionnaire (LPDHEIQ) and the Students’ Preparedness for Digitalisation Questionnaire (SPDHEIQ) with six sections on demographics, attitude, and digital instruction delivery. Items used a four-point Likert scale. Face and content validity were obtained via expert validation, and reliability was established in a pilot study at non-sample institutions via Cronbach’s alpha of 0.79 (LPDHEIQ) and 0.97 (SPDHEIQ).
Questionnaires were distributed via Google Forms using e-mail and social media to ensure easier accessibility and response rates. Data were summarized using descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviation) and t-test at a level of 0.05. Findings reveal that lecturers and students as a whole have moderately positive attitudes towards digitalisation from their awareness and perceived benefits of using digital tools in enhancing learning outcomes and employability. Awareness and attitude showed a very positive correlation and both were found to be effective predictors of the adoption of the digital. However, problems such as poor infrastructure, inadequate training, and resistance from culture were identified as acting as inhibitors. Recommendations involve increased digital awareness initiatives, continuous professional development, improved infrastructure, encouragement of digital literacy among students, adoption of blended learning model, and creation of concise digitalisation policies to drive effective and sustainable implementation of digital technologies in higher education
Keywords: Attitude, Digitization, Education, Instruction, Lecturers, Students, Social Studies
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4) Reimagining Tradition: The Strategic Turnaround of Latha Arun Organics in the Global Herbal Tea Market Using Sterman’s Causation Model
Author Details: ¹Dr. G. Jayanthi, Professor, School of Management, Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science, ²Dr N Balu, Associate Dean, School of Management, Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science ³Havish J. Malliah, Family Business, Latha Arun Organics Pvt Limited.
Abstract:
This   case analyses the revival of Latha Arun Organics, an Indian herbal tea exporter, which faced significant disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the geopolitical crisis in Eastern Europe. Drawing on diagnostic tools like SWOT, PESTLE, and strategic frameworks including Kotter’s 8-Step Model and the 7R Turnaround Strategy, the paper outlines a roadmap for business recovery and re-entry into the global market. The study demonstrates how heritage-driven micro enterprises can embrace digitalization, market diversification, and strategic innovation to achieve sustainable growth in a competitive international landscape. The turnaround was described using Sterman’s causation model and the results ensure that success   is   achieved through tradition to   Modern marketing strategies
Keywords: Strategic Turnaround, Family Business, Export, Herbal Tea, COVID-19, Ukraine Crisis, Digital Branding.
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5) Louisa Parsons (Stone) Hopkins: A Long-Forgotten Prophet?
Author Details: Jeroen Staring
Retired Dr. Jeroen Staring taught mathematics at secondary schools in The Netherlands. His 2005 Medical Sciences dissertation describes the life, work, and technique of F. Matthias Alexander. In 2013 he successfully defended a second dissertation, on the early history of the NYC Bureau of Educational Experiments.
Abstract:
This case study, a biography of Louisa Parsons (Stone) Hopkins’s life and work highlights her contributions to American poetry and to educational reform. Born in 1834 in Newburyport, Massachusetts, Louisa Parsons Stone (after her marriage in 1859 Parsons (Stone) Hopkins; the name Parsons refers to her father’s mother’s name, Lois Parsons) grew up in a culturally stimulating environment and developed into a remarkable educator in late 19th-century America: she became a teacher, poet, pioneer and champion of educational reform. Her friendships with Jane Andrews, Harriet (Prescott) Spofford, and certainly not to forget Thomas Wentworth Higginson, formed early in Newburyport, enriched her life, while her publications and educational initiatives left a compelling, yet understudied, legacy in American culture.
Keywords: Jane Ware Andrews (1833-1887); Louisa Parsons (Stone) Hopkins (1834-1895); Harriet Elizabeth (Prescott) Spofford (1835-1921); Thomas Wentworth Higginson (1823-1911).
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