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

VOLUME 14, ISSUE 8
IMPACT FACTOR 4.428

1) Women and Socio-Political Power: A Feminist Appraisal of William Shakespeare’s Tamora and Cleopatra in Respectively Titus Andronicus and Antony and Cleopatra
Author Details: Ayouba Idrissa Mariama-Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences, Abdou Moumouni University, Niamey-Niger
Abstract:
Women’s position has been a degrading one for very long. They have been regarded as physically and intellectually weak and fragile beings. For that reason, they are excluded from the socio-political progress of the society. However, William Shakespeare, though living in the 16^th century portrays women who defy the accepted norms of the patriarchal society. This analysis aims at exploring the relationship between women and political and social power in Shakespeare’s two tragedies Titus Andronicus and Antony and Cleopatra through their respective tragic heroine. Basing itself on a feminist ideology, the study has answered the question ‘is women’s power an effective and efficient one in the selected plays?’ It comes out that in contrast to what the patriarchal men think of women, Shakespeare’s main female character are strong, intelligent, manipulative and capable of yearning and handling conveniently the respective power that they possess.
Key words: Feminism, Power, Patriarchy, Shakespeare, Tragedy.
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2) Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education: A Cautionary Advice for Medical Students
Author Details: Hasheem AL-Qahtanee^{1,2 (1)}SMA Health Group, Ringvägen 121A, 116 61 Stockholm, Sweden
⁽²⁾King Abdalla Medical City, AL-Werda, Bahrain *Corresponding author: Dr. Hashem El- Qahtanee
Västgötagatan 7, Stockholm, Sweden Email: hasheemalqahtanee@gmail.com Zip code: 11152 funding source: None
Abstract:
the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into medical education offers substantial benefits but also presents critical challenges. As AI technologies become more embedded in healthcare, medical students face pitfalls such as over-reliance on AI tools, limited understanding of their limitations, and insufficient training in ethics and data quality. Many students feel unprepared to critically evaluate AI-generated recommendations, raising concerns about the erosion of clinical reasoning and decision-making skills. This dependence may result in future physicians who struggle to apply core medical principles independently. Furthermore, the lack of formal AI education leaves students unable to fully grasp ethical issues, including algorithmic bias and the opacity of “black box” decision-making. Although students recognize AI’s potential to enhance clinical outcomes, they also express concern about inadequate preparation for navigating its ethical complexities. This disconnect highlights the need for structured training that addresses both technical competencies and ethical considerations. Experts stress the importance of integrating AI education into medical curricula, emphasizing not only how AI systems function but also how to critically appraise their outputs and ensure patient-centered care. A balanced curriculum should foster critical thinking, ethical awareness, and real-world application. By equipping students with these skills, educational institutions can prepare future healthcare professionals to use AI as a supportive tool without compromising their clinical judgment or ethical responsibilities. In doing so, the medical field can embrace AI innovation while safeguarding the integrity of patient care and upholding professional standards
Key words: Education, Data integrity, Skin carcinoma, Artificial Intelligence, DNA damage, Data integrity
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3) Influence of decision-making practices on the performance of the County Government of Tana River, Kenya
Author Details: Iddi Omar Uleta¹ Eric Mathuva² Dr Paul kirigia, (PhD)^3
1School of Business and Economics, Kenya Methodist University (KeMU), Kenya ²Senior Lecturer, Kenya Methodist University (KeMU), Kenya ³Senior Lecturer, Kenya Methodist University, (KeMU), Kenya
Abstract:
The performance of county governments in Kenya is critical to the realization of devolution goals, particularly in delivering quality services and development at the grassroots level. Strategic leadership has emerged as a key determinant of county performance, influencing how resources are allocated, policies are implemented, and stakeholders are engaged. This study investigated the influence of decision-making practices on the performance of the County Government of Tana River, Kenya. The theoretical foundation of the study was anchored on Strategic Leadership Theory. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Data was collected through structured questionnaires administered to county employees. The target population for the study comprises 145, including County Executive Committee Members, Chief Officers and Directors, Sub-county Administrators, Ward-based Project Officers, Members of the County Assembly, and community representatives. From this population, a sample of 106 respondents was selected using stratified random sampling guided by Yamane’s formula (1967), ensuring representation across all relevant categories. Cronbach’s Alpha was used to assess internal consistency. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, and means) and inferential statistics, specifically multiple linear regression analysis. The result showed that Decision-making practices results showed that “Departmental heads are involved in major county decisions” is the attribute of Decision-making practices that received the highest mean (M=4.0303, SD= 0. 95249). This study concluded that decision-making practices had influence on the performance within the County Government of Tana River in Kenya. Decision-making practices shows a moderate positive correlation coefficient of 0.632 which is statistically significant (p<0.05). Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that the County Government of Tana River emphasize strategic leadership on the quality of services in health, education, and water since such actions will see the improvement pf the quality of services in health, education, and water. This study further recommends that County leaders should continue embracing the collaborative strategies with development partners on projects since this will ensure sustainability and development of County’s projects. This study also recommends that innovation role should be aligned with ICT systems so as to help have impact on the performance of the County Government of Tana River.
Keywords: decision-making
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4) Girls’ Heroism in an instable Environment: A Study of Parvana and Shauzia’s Heroism in Deborah Ellis’The Breadwinner
Author Details: Yafouza Amadou Abdoul Salam
PhD Candidate at Abdou Moumouni University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Niamey/Niger
Corresponding author’s Email:  abdoulsalamyafouza876@gmail.com
Abstract:
Literature is about what is going on in a society. It mirrors the socio-cultural values of a given community. However, as things, especially the literary world rotates and metamorphoses, children literature comes into being. It deals with children realities. The current study, takes us to Afghanistan to have a glance on mainly girls and women’s living conditions in a highly instable environment, view their struggle and courage in helping others to survive. In this country, instability has recently prevailed with the raise of Taliban who prevented both women and girls from going out whatever the matter. As the daily life becomes worse and worse in Parvana’s family till the point they have nothing to eat, the latter does the heroism to disguise as boy, go out and find something for her family.  Through children literature, we learn about girls’ heroism through Parvana, the protagonist in Deborah Ellis’ The Breadwinner.  The focus of the current research is to explore the heroism of the female major character and her friend Shauzia in a community marked with instability and entirely controlled by the Taliban. In the process of collecting data, qualitative method has been used. The data have confirmed the heroism of the major character through her brave behaviours in helping her family, who despite the prevailed instability and mainly with the serious threatenings of the Taliban
Key words: Children’s literature, Heroism, Instability and Taliban.
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