IOSR-JHSS   Volume-30 ~ Issue-6 ~ June 2025

Abstract: The article explores the theological implications and challenges posed by Virtual Reality (VR) technology for Church life, particularly focusing on digital worship and community formation. With the rapid expansion of VR, including phenomena such as VR churches and virtual sacraments, significant questions emerge concerning the authenticity and ecclesial validity of such practices. The study critically examines VR’s capability to replace physical worship, especially in Orthodox Christian theology, which deeply values bodily participation and physical presence in sacraments.....

Key Word: Virtual Reality (VR); Digital Worship; Orthodox Theology; Embodiment; Sacraments; Ecclesiology.

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[3]. Chia, R. (2022). Real questions for the virtual church. Ethos Institute for Public Christianity.
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Abstract: Indigenous languages hold immense cultural significance and contribute to the rich heritage, history, and identity of societies. However, many of these languages are endangered due to the growing influence of dominant languages, media, and education policy. This paper assesses the role of digital media and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in preserving endangered and vulnerable indigenous languages in Niger State. A Cross-Sectional Survey Design was used. Drawing upon secondary data, policy documents, and expert opinion, the study highlights the potential of technology to aid in the revitalization and transmission of linguistic heritage to future generations. Purposive......

Key Word: Digital media, Artificial Intelligence, Indigenous languages, Preservation, Cultural heritage

[1]. Ajani, Y. A., Oladokun, B. D., Olarongbe, S. A., Amaechi, M. N., Rabiu, N., & Bashorun, M. T. (2024). Revitalizing indigenous knowledge systems via digital media technologies for sustainability of indigenous languages. Preservation, Digital Technology & Culture, 53(1), 35-44.
[2]. Al Abdely, A. A. W. (2016). Power and solidarity in social interactions: a review of selected studies. Language & Communication, 3(1), 33-44.
[3]. Black, A. M. W. T. (2016). Fella: A Critical Policy Analysis of the Northern Territory Compulsory Teaching in English for the First Four Hours of Each School Day (Doctoral dissertation, The University of Melbourne).
[4]. Bouchard, M. E. (2025). Investigating attitudes towards a changing use of anglicisms in Quebec French. Canadian Journal of Linguistics/Revue canadienne de linguistique, 1-26.
[5]. Chaika, O., Sharmanova, N., & Makaruk, O. (2024). Revitalising endangered languages: Challenges, successes, and cultural implications. Futurity of Social Sciences, 2(2), 38-61.

Abstract: The current study sought to evaluate the physical and mental health status of students living in hostels versus those residing at home, utilizing the Carnel Medical Index (CMI). The CMI comprises various sub-variables that include both physical systems and psychological dimensions. Two groups, hostelers and students who live at home, were tested, and ANOVA was used to find any big differences. The results showed that there were statistically significant differences (p<0.05) in a number of sub-variables, such as the eyes and ears, the respiratory system, the teeth, the skin, the habit, the inadequacy, and the overall CMI scores. Hostelers exhibited markedly elevated values in these domains when......

Key Word: Carnel Medical Index, physical health, mental health, hostelers, home-residing students, student health

[1]. Carnel, M. (2003). Health status assessment through Carnel Medical Index. Journal of Health Psychology, 8(2), 112–119.
[2]. Kaur, R., & Sandhu, M. (2019). Influence of living conditions on the health status of college students. Indian Journal of Community Medicine, 44(3), 214–218.
[3]. Patel, S., Sharma, A., & Thomas, J. (2021). Comparative study on physical and mental health of hostel and day scholar students. International Journal of Public Health Research, 11(1), 45–50.
[4]. Rathod, P., & Nayak, M. (2017). Assessment of psychological stress among college hostel students. Asian Journal of Psychiatry, 26, 128–132.
[5]. Sharma, M., & Verma, R. (2020). Living arrangements and student health: A comparative analysis. Journal of Educational Psychology and Health, 15(4), 76–83.

Abstract: Background/aim: Psychological inflexibility is defined as the inability to plan long-term goals, engage in behaviours aligned with one’s values, and inadaptability for changing conditions. It can contribute to a wide range of psychological ill-being and mental health issues. Although it has been broadly investigated, no review has specifically explored the associations between psychological inflexibility and various psychiatric disorders, nor the magnitude of influencing daily-life activities......

Key Word:Psychological inflexibility; psychological disorders; well-being; anxiety; demographic data; gender; socio-economic status; employment; education. Significant statement: This study confirmed that psychological inflexibility in research is strongly associated with higher levels of psychological disorders that have substantial impact on various aspects of the daily activities and highly impact of the six core domains of psychological inflexibility.

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