Vol 3 Issue 1 January 2015-March 2015

Abstract: The emergence of the United States (US) as a global hegemony had roots in national and international conditions prior to World War II, that war provided the US with the historical opportunity to establish its global hegemony. United States global hegemony was not only a consequence of economic, political, and military domination, but also a reflection of the diffusion of cultural and ideological values that advanced the role of the United States as a controlling power in the world. Hence, the United States assumed the mantle of legitimacy, wrapped in the cloak of hegemony with its ideological presumptions that “US global dominance was…the natural result of historical progress…, rather than the competitive outcome of political-economic power” (Smith, 2003).This intervention explores the inherent prospects of a dominant unipolar global power as symbolize by the US. The paper provides workable recommendations with respect to what needs to be done in order to maintain global peace. If it is achieved it would boost peace, trade, and enhance the economic condition in the world.

Keywords: Unipolar, United States, Hegemony, Legitimacy, Ideological Presumptions.

Title: The Threats of Unipolar Structure on Global Security and Stability

Author: Etim O. Udoh

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Abstract: A study was carried out to establish the Christian strategies that confront syncretic practices in the church a case of selected mainline Methodist and Pentecostal churches. The objectives of the study were; to identify the forms of syncretism practices practiced by Christian churches in Kenya, to find out the reasons why Christians still practice syncretic practices in Kenya and to evaluate Christian strategies that confront syncretic practices in the churches in Kenya. The target population for this study was all the pastors and sampled members in Pentecostal and Methodist churches in Abogeta division. The study established that; the majority of the respondents was satisfied with the beliefs and practices of the church, of the respondents indicated that some of the church members did visit diviners. The study further established that some of the church members did believe in astrology and fortune-telling, some of the preachers did preach modified versions of the gospel and that some of the Church members were involved in traditional religious practices. The study established that some of the participants were not satisfied spiritually, and could have resulted to syncretic practices, for satisfaction, the preachers had disoriented the gospel to suit their needs, as was revealed by the majority of the participants, the gospel preached in the churches did not meet the spiritual needs of the church members and that the members of the church did not feel protected by their gospel. The study established that; the preachers did teach against syncretism using familiar accounts from the Bible, the church leaders did teach the supremacy of Jesus Christ, and the church leaders should teach and apply salvation by grace through faith, to confront syncretic practices. The study further concluded that spiritual dissatisfaction, preachers not meeting the spiritual needs of the members of the congregation, the Christians did not feel protected by the gospel and the insecurity that led to Christians resulting to witchdoctors. The study recommended that; the preachers should adhere to the actual content of the bible, and lead the Christians to the way of true Christianity, through spiritual nurturing and growth by the preachers.

Keywords: syncretism, contextualization, denominational challenges.

Title: Innovative Christian Strategies for Confronting Syncretic Practices in Selected Methodist and Pentecostal Churches in Abogeta Division, Meru County, Kenya

Author: Salome Gathoni Mwiti, Dr. Joyce W. Nderitu, Dr. Simon Nderitu

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Abstract: The world’s largest and fastest growing market for milk and milk products is in India. With an annual growth rate of about 3.54 percent during the period of 2012-13. The country’s milk production is predominantly rural based. The milk production in India was 132.43 million tonnes in   2012-13. Dairying in Kerala is distinctive while comparing with that of the other states in India. In Kerala, dairying is an important source of auxiliary income to small or marginal farmers and agricultural labourers. It also creates a generous income for housewives of Kerala. The milk production in Kerala was 27.16 lakh MT in 2011-12.  During 2012-13 a total of 4886 lakh litres of milk  procured by the DCS ‘s in the state of which 3079 lakh litres sent to the dairies and 1768 lakh litres were marketed locally by the societies. Kerala contribute about 2.1 percent to the National Milk production during 2011-12. Many agriculture labourers are shifting to dairy farming and as a result a new category of Dairy Entrepreneurs is emerging in Kerala. The Kerala Government is making their massive efforts for strengthening the dairy sector farming through implementing various development schemes like Intensive Dairy Development Programme, Strengthening Infrastructure for Quality & Clean Milk Production, Assistance to Cooperatives and Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme through the Department of Dairy Development. Dairy Development programmes have been run through the state structure.

Title: Administration of Department of Dairy Development, Government of Kerala – A Study

Author: Greeshma Greeshmam

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Abstract:  National security is a sine qua non for political stability and socio-economic development of building any nation. There are various factors that can enhance or destabilize the security building process of a nation at any given period of time. However, in Nigeria the economies are in abysmal state. The worsening economic conditions have been generating a mix of domestic social and political tension. Normally citizens expect their governments to provide them with political stability and socio-economic security; employment, healthcare and shelter, the non- fulfilment of which breeds discontent and social unrest or even serious political challenge. Unfortunately, Nigeria is today plagued with social disorder, insecurity, poverty, illiteracy, balance of payment deficit, poor health services, ethnic and religious conflicts, corruption, crime and criminality and political crises. All these mean that we are very insecure in terms of human well-being. In this state of the nation, nation building is elusive like a mirage! This research adopted both descriptive and analytical methods, with the aid of library and internet materials which forms part of a secondary source. Using Maslow’s theory of hierarchy of needs to analyze that to proffer solution to the challenges of national security and nation building in the country, the leadership must become self aware, particularly of those items on development menu that constitute the most pressing legitimate needs of the people .

Keywords:  National Security, Nation Building, Development, Good Governance, Democracy.

Title: The Challenges of National Security and Nation Building in Nigeria

Author: Stephen Ayodeji Akinnimi

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Abstract: The knowledge of God has been the main subject of the theological teaching since the expanding of the Christian doctrine and teaching. Ecclesiastical writers as Gregory of Nyssa and Nicholas of Cusa accept that the knowledge about God is conventional and symbolic (deliberately). His attributes are known, however His essence “ousia” is not known. God is in finite. He is unlimited in every kind of perfection or that every conceivable perfection belongs to Him in the highest conceivable way. God is self-existent and does not depend on anything else for his existence. The biblical I am that I am. Related to divine immutability: God does not undergo any change. God is externally related to the world: no event in the world has any effect on God. God conforms to the substance metaphysics of Greek philosophy. A substance is independent, self- contained, and self - sufficient. Man knows only the God’s attributes and not His “ousia”. This happens, because the finite human mind cannot grasp the essence of the infinite God. Besides God is unknowledgeable and inconceivable to His “ousia” while He is knowledgeable and comprehendible to His energies. It is clear that it only is possible for man to acquire indistinct “amydros” and weak “asthenis” vision of God according to his attributes “ta kathautou”. In this article, we are going to examine this knowledge and vision of God through the writings of eastern and western ecclesiastical writers, Gregory of Nyssa and Nicholas of Cusa.

Keywords: Knowledge, ignorance, Gregory of Nyssa, Nicholas of Cusa, perfection.

Title: The Divine Gnosiology of Gregory of Nyssa and Nicholas of Cusa

Author: Dr. Eirini Avraam Artemi

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Abstract: The research team intended to study about depression and suicide to help others or member of their family and community who have the same ordeal about this matter. This study seeks to identify the experiences of individuals who have committed attempted suicide, depression, its risk factors and warning signs. This study is a descriptive qualitative research that focuses on the experiences of the individuals who committed attempted suicide or the suicidal act that either failed or was incomplete through phenomenological approach and gathered data about depression and suicide warnings, risk factors to those successful suicides. This study will be conducted in Zamboanga City Medical Centre Psychiatric Department (Ward 9) during Outpatient Consultation office hours. Located at the southernmost tip of the Zamboanga Peninsula at Dr. Evangelista Street, Sta. Catalina, Zamboanga City, Philippines. It is a 500-bed capacity tertiary hospital Level IV under the Department of Health. Some Methods used is also data mining of study in books, journals and web electronics files for further help of the study. Results and Findings about Depressions and Suicide were collated and Recommendations for possible interventions are also stated suggested in this study.

Keywords: Depression, Suicide, Risk Factors, Warning Signs and Preventions.

Title: Depression & Suicide: Risk Factors, Warning Signs, and Prevention

Author: Mark N. Abadiano, Mirasol R. Corvera, Isser Jorell L. Yao,Kristhyl A. Susvilla,Nenita P. Albior, Fernando F. Salapi, Ted R. Sombrio, Sheila K. Maceda, Rizaldy D. Pepito, Welmer S. Ronolo, Maritess T. Kho, Rachel D. Bargamento, Ma. Luz R. Paninsoro, Herminigilda B. Malapitan, Eugenia Solon, Vevian D. Salahid

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