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Episode 98: Species and Rule-Consequentialism with Eze Paez
No full textIn this episode of Knowing Animals I am joined by Dr. Eze Paez. Eze is a Post-doctoral researcher at the Centre for Ethics, Politics and Society at University of Minho, which is in Braga, Portugal. Eze is also a board member of the Centre for Animal Ethics at University Pompeu Fabra. We discuss his article ‘On the Importance of Species for Rule-Consequentialism’ which will shortly appear in the journal Utilitas
Race and Universality: Meillassoux Meets Eze and Wiredu
Get PDFThis essay focuses on the tension between the need for a notion of universality that would abolish all concepts of race and the need to respect the violent history of races and the narratives and discourses that have been produced to this day in their name. In order to address this issue, this paper argues that the tension cannot be resolved or negotiated without a radical change—provoked by the work of Emmanuel Eze, Kwasi Wiredu and Quentin Meillassoux—in the interpretation of universality. This radical change is brought on by a reformulation of the principle of non-contradiction, the only principle that can potentially sustain in harmony and therefore without tension both universality and race
Practices towards Artificial Fruit Ripening Among Fruit Vendors in Rivers State Eze-Okpako.pdf
No full textFruits are grouped into two major classes based on their ripening behaviour during maturation: climacteric and non-climacteric fruits (Eze, 2021). Fruits that continue to ripen even after harvest when ethylene gas is present are climacteric and are known to be ethylene dependent fruits. Examples of climacteric fruits include mango, banana, plantain, papaya, guava, apple, pear, date et ceter
HIV/AIDS prevalence among adolescents in Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area, Enugu State, and the need for faith-based interventions
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This study investigated the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) among adolescents in Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State, Nigeria. Igbo-Eze South is an area in Enugu State that has received little attention from scholarly community, especially with regards to HIV/AIDS due to its geographical location and spiritual makeup. This study was aiming to defy the odds by exploring the immediate and remote factors, which indicate the commonness of HIV/AIDS among adolescents in the community.
Material and methods
A validated simple random sampling technique was applied since it reduces bias among respondents. 23 families were selected to participate in the study.
Results
Findings revealed that adolescences want to experience sex due to peer pressure, they perceive unprotected sex as more entertaining, and an increased number of homosexuals and lesbians are the factors indicating the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among adolescents in Igbo-Eze South LGA. Results further showed that there are adverse effects of HIV/AIDS on adolescents’ futures and well-being, including an increased number of dropouts from school, social isolation as a result of stigmatization, psychological challenges, such as depression and low self-esteem, and susceptibility for contacting other chronic infections. This study showed that there is lack of discipline in faith-based interventions.
Conclusions
Just like the biblical aphorism in Lamentation 1:12, where Jeremiah cried "Is it nothing to you", this research explored that the increasing HIV/AIDS rate among Igbo-Eze South adolescents means nothing to faith-based organizations. Also, recommendations were discussed
Addressing Caregiver Burden Among Caregivers of Pediatric Renal Disease Patients
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Purpose: The purpose of this project was to assess caregiver burden and subsequently determine strategies to improve caregiver burden for parents who are responsible for caring for a child who is either post kidney transplant or is receiving peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis for kidney failure. Background: Caregivers of children on dialysis or post renal transplant have reported financial difficulties, social isolation, poor physical health, depression, disruption of family activities and relationships, and lower health related quality of life. Caregiver burden may negatively influence health outcomes of their children. Sample/Setting: Primary caregivers of a child with kidney failure post-transplant or receiving peritoneal or hemodialysis from at central Texas outpatient dialysis clinic. Method: Caregiver burden was determined by using the Pediatric Renal Caregiver Burden Scale (children receiving dialysis) and the Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale (children post-transplant). Semi-structured interviews were conducted during focus groups to determine themes regarding their existing burden as well as determine strategies to help lessen this burden. Result: 50% (6/12) of participants completed the caregiver burden scale (n=6 Caregiver Burden Scale). 8% (1/12) completed the Pediatric Renal Caregiver Burden Scale (n=1 Pediatric Renal Caregiver Burden Scale). The Caregiver Burden scale was high in all 5 domains (relationships, emotional well-being, social and family life, finances, and loss of control over one's life) for caregivers of children post renal transplant. The caregiver of a child on hemodialysis completed the Pediatric Renal Caregiver Burden Scale and scores indicated high burden as well. Identifying themes included emotional burden, coping strategies, lack of support, change in relationship, knowledge concerns and financial concerns. Conclusion: Caregivers of both pediatric patients on dialysis and pediatric post renal transplant patient reported high levels of burden which affects their process of caregiving. Healthcare personnel can help establish a more supportive atmosphere for caregivers thereby improving the overall quality of care for pediatric patients on dialysis and pediatric patients’ post-renal transplant.
Keywords: caregiver burden, pediatric chronic kidney disease, Caregiver-reported outcome
Metagenome Analysis of a Hydrocarbon-Degrading Bacterial Consortium Reveals the Specific Roles of BTEX Biodegraders
Get PDFEnvironmental contamination by petroleum hydrocarbons is of concern due to the carcinogenicity and neurotoxicity of these compounds. Successful bioremediation of organic contaminants requires bacterial populations with degradative capacity for these contaminants. Through successive enrichment of microorganisms from a petroleum-contaminated soil using diesel fuel as the sole carbon and energy source, we successfully isolated a bacterial consortium that can degrade diesel fuel hydrocarbons. Metagenome analysis revealed the specific roles of different microbial populations involved in the degradation of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene (BTEX), and the metabolic pathways involved in these reactions. One hundred and five putative coding DNA sequences were identified as responsible for both the activation of BTEX and central metabolism (ring-cleavage) of catechol and alkylcatechols during BTEX degradation. The majority of the Coding DNA sequences (CDSs) were affiliated to Acidocella, which was also the dominant bacterial genus in the consortium. The inoculation of diesel fuel contaminated soils with the consortium resulted in approximately 70% hydrocarbon biodegradation, indicating the potential of the consortium for environmental remediation of petroleum hydrocarbons
Dynamics of Agribusiness, Finance and Farm Assets Planning
No full textA book written by Eze, Chiedozie on Dynamics of Agribusiness, Finance and Farm Assets Plannin
Eze Nathan, The History of Jews in Singapore, 1830-1945
No full textLombard Denys. Eze Nathan, The History of Jews in Singapore, 1830-1945. In: Archipel, volume 38, 1989. pp. 143-144
Eze Nathan, The History of Jews in Singapore, 1830-1945
No full textLombard Denys. Eze Nathan, The History of Jews in Singapore, 1830-1945. In: Archipel, volume 38, 1989. pp. 143-144
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