Category: Social Sciences
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The Impact of Fiction and Poetry on Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Intelligence Development: A Review of Empirical Evidence
By Rupasinghe P. D, Rahman F. E, Ojema M. Abstract This paper examines the relationship between engagement with fiction and poetry and the development of interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligence. Drawing on empirical evidence from peer-reviewed research, it explores how literary engagement fosters empathy, social cognition, and self understanding. The findings suggest that reading fiction and…
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Trauma and Identity:Key Elements in Post-War Literary Evolution in Liberia
By Rupasinghe P. D, Weil D. E, Camara J. K Abstract This research paper examines how the Liberian Civil Wars (1989-1996 and 1999-2003) profoundly influenced the development and thematic concerns of Liberian literature, focusing specifically on fiction in English across both local and diasporic contexts. Through a comparative analysis of pre-war, wartime, and post-war literary…
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The Impact of Sudanese Wars and the Concept of Home Among South Sudanese Populations: A Historical and Contemporary Analysis
By Rupasinghe P.D, Abiem R T, Dickwella D.N Abstract This paper examines how successive conflicts in Sudan and South Sudan have transformed the understanding of “home” among South Sudanese populations. Through analysis of empirical data from colonial, post-colonial, and post-independence periods, this research investigates the psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of displacement and identity formation.…
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ARSA: A Critical Analysis of Its Emergence and Impact in the Rakhine State and Beyond
By P. D. Rupasinghe, M H Thun. E. L Alison AbstractThis paper examines the emergence and impact of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) in Myanmar’s Rakhine State and beyond. Through critical analysis of existing literature, this research investigates ARSA’s origins, objectives, support networks, and regional security implications. The findings suggest that while ARSA presents…