A Theoretical Sandbox Application: Testing the Explanatory Power of the Metaphysical Peace Theory (MPT-SST) in the Adamawa Farmer-Herder Conflict.

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Authors: Aliyu Sani Kafinga
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Abstract

This registration formalizes a non-empirical, theory-structuring "sandbox" study. Its purpose is to document, prior to any future empirical testing, the complete theoretical application of the Metaphysical Peace Theory of Spiritual-Structural Transformation (MPT-SST) to the documented case of the Adamawa farmer-herder conflict in Nigeria. This serves to lock in the causal logic, hypotheses, and analytical framework derived from the theory, establishing a clear baseline for future falsification. The work involves no new data collection or human subjects; it is an exercise in comparative theoretical analysis using existing literature.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Education for Peace and Conflict Resolution Peacebuilding and International Security Religion and Sociopolitical Dynamics in Nigeria

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Publication date
1 January 2026
Document type
Preprint