Minnesota International Journal of Academic Studies Publishes 12th Issue Locally and Globally
The Minnesota International Journal of Academic Studies, a quarterly peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Islamic University of Minnesota, USA, has released Volume 3 - Issue (12). This reaffirms its continuing leadership role as a global research platform under the international license E-ISSN: 2994-9122, dedicated to promoting rigorous academic research and engaging with global intellectual output.
The new issue is notable for its impressive academic diversity, featuring a collection of peer-reviewed research covering multiple scientific fields. These include Media and Public Opinion Studies, Language Education, Educational Studies, Medical Geography, Strategic Planning and Development, in addition to Islamic and Human Sciences.
Among the prominent studies in this publication is a significant piece in the field of Medical Geography. It examines the spatial pattern of diabetes spread in Basra Governorate and proposes frameworks for strategic planning to mitigate it. The study relied on analyzing registered data from 2015 to 2022, using advanced statistical tools to map the disease's spread and analyze influencing environmental and personal factors.
In the field of Media and Public Opinion Studies, the issue presents an in-depth study on the factors influencing the formation of public opinion in Yemen. Employing a descriptive-analytical methodology on a sample of 400 respondents from ten districts in the Secretariat of the Capital, Sana'a, the study concluded the pivotal role of cultural, religious, and social factors. It also highlighted the significant impact of media and "breaking news" on mobilizing and directing public opinion.
The issue dedicated space to topics in English Language Teaching and Educational Measurement. It included recent critical reviews of Krashen's Input Hypothesis and explorations into the role of the mother tongue in second language acquisition. The issue also discussed research on formative assessment among EFL teachers, innovative educational programs based on "Habits of Mind" for developing speaking skills, alongside studies on problem-based learning.
This release is distinguished by the broad geographical diversity of its contributing authors. It features research by scholars from Iraq, Yemen, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United States, and Tanzania, alongside scientific contributions from other African, Asian, and European countries. This embodies the journal's global nature and its extensive cross-continental academic network.
The journal's editorial board reiterated its commitment to rigorous scientific peer-review standards and providing distinguished, multidisciplinary research content. The publication of Issue (12) solidifies the journal's standing as a prestigious global scientific platform, published from the United States to the world. This further strengthens the presence of the Islamic University of Minnesota on the esteemed map of international academic publishing.
