Religion, memory and reconciliation in the new South Africa: an African interpretation

South Africa is faced with the challenge of reconciling the memory of the past. The widespread desire to live in peace exists in tension of two extreme possibilities: either to take refuge in amnesia by forgetting the past and moving forward or to remember by making rigid recourse to the past and paralysing the present. These two extreme positions find expression in the collectivity of the community and the nation state. The victim of their tension is the individual in the form of identity crisis as a result of disfigurement. This thesis examines this tension and offers the African marriage covenant as a multi-dimensional model for memory and reconciliation for resolving this tension. Having introduced the thesis in Chapter One, Chapter Two stipulates African hermeneutics of memory and African marriage covenant as its methodology and analytical tool respectively. Chapter Three analyses the different aspects of memory as embodied in the African marriage covenant in terms of meaning and understanding, forms and types and preservation. Similar analysis of identity formation is in Chapter Four. Chapter Five discusses the relationship between memory, truth and healing. Chapter Six postulates memory as the true means for reconciliation. Concluding the thesis, Chapter Seven advances important features and implications of the African marriage covenant for memory and reconciliation in South Africa

Divine Reality and the Principle of Sufficient Reason: A Philosophical Analysis

The cosmological postulation that there cannot be an “effect” without a “cause” is the underlying predicate of the Principle of Sufficient Reason (PSR). PSR states that everything must have a sufficient reason, cause, or foundation. Some theologians consider the above notions to be fideism, preferring to think that God's knowledge is founded on human reason, whereas “intelligent design” is a two-tiered argument that uses design to show the existence of a “Divine Realty” (God). Reality is subjective and is built indirectly depending on human perspective. The paper, therefore, aimed to philosophically analyze the Principle of Sufficient Reason to explain the notion of a divine reality. This analytical philosophical research employs the descriptive and conceptual analysis approaches and reveals that PSR, like other concepts, is not only improbable, but is also contradictory to divine knowledge. It concludes that although PSR uses contradictory terms such as “necessity” and “contingency” and fails to provide adequate justification for the existence of a divine reality, it could be justified that a “Divine Reality” (God or necessary being) must have a “sufficient reason” to exist

An In-Depth Analysis and Overview of Wireless Power Transmission Technologies Designed for Charging Portable Electronic Devices

Wireless power transfer (WPT) systems have emerged as a transformative technology for charging portable electronics, offering convenience, efficiency, and flexibility. This comprehensive review explores the fundamental principles, advancements, and applications of WPT systems, focusing on their integration into portable electronic devices. The study examines various WPT techniques, including inductive coupling, magnetic resonance, and radio frequency-based methods, highlighting their strengths, limitations, and suitability for different use cases. Additionally, the review addresses key challenges such as energy efficiency, transmission range, safety, and standardisation while discussing recent innovations and future trends in the field. By providing a holistic perspective on WPT systems, this review aims to contribute to developing and optimising wireless charging solutions for portable electronics

An Overview of Integrating Power Electronic Systems and Advanced Control Methods For Ultra-Fast Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations in Independent Microgrids

For extended trips, when electric vehicle (EV) drivers require a charge while on the move, off-board ultra-fast chargers represent the optimal solution, providing significantly reduced charging times for EV batteries. As a result, ultra-fast battery charging has become a critical focus in the global advancement of electric mobility. Current research in power electronics for EV charging applications is centred on developing high-power chargers capable of substantially increasing charging power, thereby minimising charging durations. Additionally, EVs can enhance efficiency and high-quality power delivery by implementing vehicle-to-microgrid (V2µG) technology. This paper examines the standards for ultra-fast charging stations and explores various fast charging methodologies. It also explores various power electronic topologies, the modular design approach used in ultra-fast charging systems, and their integration into standalone microgrids. Lastly, the paper addresses advanced control techniques tailored for ultra-fast chargers

Migration and religious socialization in Nigeria: the Fulanization dilemma

Migration has remarkably influenced the development of civilization and the establishment of cultural borders throughout history. In the case of Nigeria, one of the negative impacts of migration has been the violent seizure of ancestral lands by the Fulani as part of a strategy to 'fulanize' and 'Islamize' the Nigerian nation. This study investigates the links between human migration and religious socialization in Africa, particularly Nigeria. The paper employs the descriptive and phenomenological approaches and bases its arguments on the theoretical foundations of Durkheimian and Weberian theories. The paper argues that regional mobility, with its religious socializing effects, affects national politics, government, the economy, and other national domains. It concludes that African countries should include international migration in their plans and national development goals to make their countries safer

Quantification and Distribution of Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PNAs) in Surface Waters in the Vicinity of Kokori Oil Field, Nigeria

The distribution pattern and sources of sixteen PANs listed as priority pollutants were investigated in eight composite water samples using Gas Chromatography (GC) with a Hawlett-Packard model 6890 with 30m x 0.28 capillary column. Analytical observation of the percentage distribution of PNAs concentration in the study area show that SSY(20.12%)>SSX(16.75%)>SSZ(16.01%)>SST(14.43%)>SSW(13.24%)>SSU(12.06%)>SSV(6.84%)>SSA(0.55 %). The observed distribution of genotoxic (Gen.) and carcinogenic (Car.) PNAs and other PNAs in the study area show that the Gen. and Car PNAs recorded 29.58% over other PNAs with 70.42%. The percentage distribution of low PNAs/high PNAs and ratio analysis show that this sources are petrogenic and pyrogenic but dominated with petrogenic PNAs @ JASE

Effect Of Ethnomathematics On Senior Secondary School Students’ Achievement In Ikwuano Local Government Area, Abia State

This study is designed to determine the efficacy of ethnomathematics (Mathematics in a cultural context) on senior secondary school students’ achievement in mathematics. It is also aimed at determining whether any of the sexes (male or female) benefited more than the other from the teaching. The study employed the nonequivalent control group quasi experimental design. Four research questions and four null hypotheses guided the study. The experimental and control groups were taught probability using ethnomathematics and conventional approaches respectively. The researcher constructed instruments-Mathematics Achievement Test on Probability (MATP) and Mathematics Interest Inventory on probability (MIIP) were used for data collection. Mean and Standard Deviation were used to answer the research questions while T-test statistics was used to answer the hypotheses at alpha level < 0.05. The results revealed among others that ethnomathematics approach was more effective in facilitating students’ achievement. Both gender benefited significantly in achievement using ethnomathematics approach. The study revealed that interaction effect between method and gender was significant in interest. These revelations had serious implications for mathematics teachers and stakeholders in mathematics education. Recommendations were made based on findings. Keywords: Ethnomathematics, Probability, Achievement, Experimental, Gender, Standard Deviation, Quasi and Hypothesi

Statistical Analysis Of Reported Cases Of Malaria In Parklane Specialist Hospital In Enugu Urban For The Period Of 2009 - 2015

This research “statistical analysis on the reported cases of malaria in Enugu state urban Area; A case study of parklane specialist hospital, Enugu. (2009-2015)” is a report to determine the regression between malaria and time factor. The data collected is a secondary data and its unit is in thousands, and the data comprises 84 data points which spread from 2009 to 2015. The study reviewed relevant literature to acquaint researchers on the rate of spread of malaria. It can be generally agreed that seasonal variation help in increasing or decreasing rate of spread of malaria as shown on the graph. From the data collected the study used is the method of least square. From the analysis done the following finding were made; it was discovered that there was a linear relationship between prevalence of malaria attack and the various times of the year, the rate of decrease is more in male than in females. Also using the computerized package “Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS)” to run the data analysis It was also discovered that there was a decrease in malaria attack as the years increases. Generally the reported number of malaria in Enugu Urban Area from 2009-2015 is decreasing. Nevertheless, recommendation is made mandatory for public place, residential areas, companies, schools etc. be made clean to reduce breeding site for mosquitoes to reproduce Keywords: Regression, Malaria cases, Disease, Mosquitoes, Infection, Least Square, Transmission and Treatmen