56 research outputs found
The politics of monetary sector cooperation among the Economic Community of West African States members
No full textThe author tries to explain why monetary cooperation and integration have been difficulty to achieve among member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). He shows how different interest groups--both members and nonmembers--have over time influenced policies and positions on various ECOWAS member states. Unfortunately, most negotiations for cooperation among ECOWAS member states have a much better monetary cooperation and integration program, mainly because of France's active support and participation in negotiations, mediation, and consensus building. Unfortunately, Nigeria-which has been the main force behind bilingual regional integration in West Africa--has a different agenda from France. Its promotion of a bilingual economic grouping in West Africa was in part an attempt to reduce France's influence in West Africa, so France is unlikely to allow economic and monetary cooperation and integration along Nigerian lines. The fact that Nigeria is still a weak state does not help. The choice for francophone West African countries is therefore between closer ties with France--which has provided development aid, ensured currency convertibility, and guaranteed monetary stability in those francophone countries--and closer ties with Nigeria (which has done none of the above for itself, much less for its neighbors). The increasing convergence of macroeconomic indices among ECOWAS member countries--which is essential for monetary cooperation and integration--has come about largely because of events outside of ECOWAS or because of externally (International Monetary Fund) imposed structural adjustment programs. France's support is essential for the development of a meaningful ECOWAS.Payment Systems&Infrastructure,Earth Sciences&GIS,Economic Theory&Research,National Governance,Fiscal&Monetary Policy,National Governance,Trade and Regional Integration,Earth Sciences&GIS,TF054105-DONOR FUNDED OPERATION ADMINISTRATION FEE INCOME AND EXPENSE ACCOUNT,Economic Theory&Research
Heterolingualism and Transnational Poetics in Melatu Uche Okorie's Short Fiction
No full textInternational audienceThis chapter explores short fiction by Nigerian-born Irish author Melatu Uche Okorie against the backdrop of the Decade of Centenaries 2012-2023 which commemorated key events in the founding of the Irish state. It argues that Okorie’s texts throw into sharp relief the relationship between national identity and forced migration and raise crucial questions on Ireland’s national representation as a multicultural country. As they represent the experience of migrating to Ireland and navigating the dehumanising system of Direct Provision, they reflect on the possibilities and failures of building a transnational community. The first part of the paper discusses the notion of heterolingualism, analysing the legacy of Ken Saro-Wiwa’s “rotten English” in the experimental language of Okorie’s short stories. The second part explores Okorie’s aesthetics of resistance as based on a rhizomatic and heterogeneous conception of language and narrative. Finally, the third part reflects on the complex ways in which Okorie’s writing asks for a reconceptualisation of the reading and understanding process of the migration experience.Cette contribution propose une analyse des nouvelles de l’autrice irlando-nigériane Melatu Uche Okorie dans le contexte de la « décennie des centenaires » (2012-2023) qui a commémoré plusieurs événements fondateurs de l’État irlandais. On s’attache à montrer que l’écriture d’Okorie met en lumière les relations entre identité nationale et migration forcée tout en interrogeant la représentation de l’Irlande comme un pays multiculturel. Ses nouvelles décrivent l’expérience de la migration en Irlande et la vie des demandeurs d’asile dans les centres de rétention provisoire en montrant les défis et les difficultés de la construction d’une communauté transnationale. Cette contribution examine, d’abord, la notion d’hétérolinguisme et l’influence de « l’anglais pourri » de Ken Saro-Wiwa sur la langue expérimentale des nouvelles d’Okorie. Elle explore ensuite l’usage rhizomatique et hétérogène de la langue et de l’écriture narrative d’Okorie comme porteur d’une esthétique de la résistance. Elle conclut en réfléchissant sur la manière dont l’écriture d’Okorie demande une reconcep
The Ethics and Aesthetics of Humour in Contemporary Transcultural Migration Narratives: Melatu Uche Okorie’s “This Hostel Life”, and Fadia Faqir’s “Under the Cypress Tree”
No full textThe voice of the immigrant in Western societies is being heard in the first person in contemporary literature. Therefore, the experience of emigration is no longer or, at least, not necessarily told from the privileged perspective of the white man or woman. And the short story is being a recurrent favourite genre for sharing with readers the diverse causes that force a man or a woman to abandon his/her native land, as well as the conflicts that emerge in the countries of reception. Collections such as The Things I Would Tell You (2017) by Sabrina Mahfouz, or This Hostel Life (2018) by Melatu Uche Okorie, among many others, are offering interesting examples of transcultural renderings of the experience of migration. The purpose of the present contribution is to focus on the use of irony and humour as ethically committed strategies for deploying the possibilities as well as the limits of conviviality in contemporary societies. I study the representative examples of two stories, Melatu Uche Okorie’s “This Hostel Life” (included in the homonymous collection by the author), and Fadia Faqir’s “Under the Cypress Tree”, published in Mahfouz’s collective volume. These two stories are aesthetically brilliant instances of the ethical potential of humour when offering a transcultural view of contemporary migrations that overcomes the limitations of traditional multicultural and intercultural treatments of the topic
The Ethics and Aesthetics of Humour in Contemporary Transcultural Migration Narratives: Melatu Uche Okorie’s “This Hostel Life”, and Fadia Faqir’s “Under the Cypress Tree”
No full textThe voice of the immigrant in Western societies is being heard in the first person in contemporary literature. Therefore, the experience of emigration is no longer or, at least, not necessarily told from the privileged perspective of the white man or woman. And the short story is being a recurrent favourite genre for sharing with readers the diverse causes that force a man or a woman to abandon his/her native land, as well as the conflicts that emerge in the countries of reception. Collections such as The Things I Would Tell You (2017) by Sabrina Mahfouz, or This Hostel Life (2018) by Melatu Uche Okorie, among many others, are offering interesting examples of transcultural renderings of the experience of migration. The purpose of the present contribution is to focus on the use of irony and humour as ethically committed strategies for deploying the possibilities as well as the limits of conviviality in contemporary societies. I study the representative examples of two stories, Melatu Uche Okorie’s “This Hostel Life” (included in the homonymous collection by the author), and Fadia Faqir’s “Under the Cypress Tree”, published in Mahfouz’s collective volume. These two stories are aesthetically brilliant instances of the ethical potential of humour when offering a transcultural view of contemporary migrations that overcomes the limitations of traditional multicultural and intercultural treatments of the topic
The role of sexist comments on the mental health of women in engineering: A narrative review
No full textEngineering remains one of the fields with the lowest women-to-men ratio. Researchers have highlighted numerous factors contributing to the persistent underrepresentation of women in engineering, including the lengthy study period, the discipline's challenging nature, and bias. While some engineering schools and organizations have successfully addressed certain barriers, bias remains a significant issue over the past two decades. It manifests as gender inequity, discrimination, and sexist comments, negatively impacting the mental health of those affected. Several studies have consistently shown that bias hampers the progress of women in engineering. Addressing these issues early is vital for improving female students' success rates. Understanding the impact of sexist comments on the mental health of female engineering students is crucial. This study aims to conduct a narrative review exploring this relationship. A literature search on Google Scholar and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) journal covering the period from 2005 to 2025 yielded 42 articles, with 7 excluded based on specific criteria. Findings indicate that sexist comments represent a form of subordination and oppression, posing significant harm to the mental well-being of female engineering students. The review emphasizes the need to mitigate this prejudice and suggests practical recommendations to combat the detrimental effects of bias. Additionally, the study highlights future research directions to deepen the understanding of how sexist comments influence female students' experiences and success in engineering. Addressing this issue is essential for fostering a more inclusive and equitable environment in engineering education
Digitizing Africal local content : The way forward
No full textThis paper sought to expound on how the African local content can be preserved and
transmitted to the larger world via a successful digitization process by providing answers
to four major questions as follows: What is local content? Why do we need to digitize our
local content? How do we digitize local content? And how do the digitized local content
help in preserving and transmitting African literary and cultural heritage to the world at
large? Furthermore, recent initiatives at digitizing and transmitting local content were
highlighted while constraints to digitizing and transmitting African local content were
also identified. However, the paper concluded and made recommendations on how
Nigeria can join the rest of Africa in improving and promoting our local content in the
Global Information Infrastructure (GII), which is seen presently to be minimal
Review Article - Book title: Oral tradition as history
No full textBOOK TITLE:
ORAL TRADITION AS HISTORY
MBAKWE, PAUL UCHE
Department of History and International Relations,
Abia State University
P. M. B. 2000 Uturu, Nigeria.
E-mail: [email protected]
REVIEW ARTICLE
AREA: SOCIO-CULTURAL HISTORY
TITTLE: ORAL TRADITION AS HISTORY
AUTHOR: JAN VANSINA
PLACE OF PUBLICATION: MADISON, WISCONSIN
PUBLISHER: UNIVERSITY OF WINSCONSIN PRESS
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 1985 (LAST EDITION)
NUMBER OF PAGES: 245
PRICE: NO PRIC
ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY AND PERFORMANCE OF CIVIL SERVANTS IN ENUGU STATE
No full textThe study evaluated the economic sustainability and performance of civil servants in Enugu State. The specific objectives were to; verify the relationship between cost savings and problem-solving ability; and examine the relationship between job creation and work output of civil servants in Enugu State. The area of the study was Enugu State. The study used the descriptive survey design approach. The primary source of data was the administration of questionnaire. A total population of 288 selected civil servants was used. The whole population was used to due small number. Two hundred and forty-eight (248) respondents returned the questionnaire and accurately filled. Data was presented and analyzed using Likert Scale and the hypotheses tested using Z – test. The findings indicated that there was significant positive relationship between cost savings and problem-solving quality, Z = 10.160, P. = .05. There was significant positive relationship between job creation and work output of civil servants in Enugu State. Z = 10.859, P. = .05. the study concluded that Economic sustainability is a key factor influencing the performance of civil servants in Enugu State. A stable and supportive economic environment enhances job satisfaction, promotes efficiency, and enables civil servants to perform their duties effectively. The study recommended among others that the government should implement cost-effective measures, such as optimizing resource allocation and reducing waste, to ensure financial sustainability while maintaining efficient public services
The development of community directed treatment for tackling river blindness
No full textChapter 9 tells the story of how African researchers developed a way of engaging rural communities themselves in delivering and monitoring the treatment—with spectacular results. The author describes the difficulties faced in bringing together all the participants, aligning organizational and national interests, working in post-conflict situations, and developing the network of villages and community distributors. It shows how she and her colleagues succeeded through a rigorous and energetic approach, and through supporting the local people.</p
Screw Shaft Flywheel Stabilizing Hydro Turbine for Run of River Installations
No full textAbstract: Energy demand is on a steady increase due to population growth and economic pursuits which depend critically on energy. Nigeria boasts of many large and small rivers, but many rivers with low head and good flow are just flowing without being used for power generation for many years. The practice hitherto has been the procurement and installation of very costly gigantic hydropower stations requiring dams to hold water and create very enormous heads to drive the high capacity turbines. The Energy Commission of Nigeria, through its Centres in Bauchi and Nsukka devices a design to harness energy from flowing rivers without dam installations. This project proposes a run off river system and employs a reaction turbine of the version used in Archimedean screw pumps to proffer a holistic contraption to harness the energy of flowing water as the water continuously pushes the baffles all along the length of the screw shaft. A flywheel is incorporated at the shaft end to cushion fluctuations and maintain steady motion. This is a novel technology for energy provision especially in the rural areas where small rivers abound.
Keywords: Power, Hydro, River, Turbine, Reaction, Screw, Shaft.
Title: Screw Shaft Flywheel Stabilizing Hydro Turbine for Run of River Installations
Author: Izuchukwu F. Okafor, Bappah A. Umar, Uche P. Chukwu, Michael C. Amonye
International Journal of Novel Research in Engineering and Science
ISSN 2394-7349
Vol. 10, Issue 1, March 2023 - August 2023
Page No: 13-20
Novelty Journals
Website: www.noveltyjournals.com
Published Date: 22-August-2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8272765
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