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ConspectusThe biblical concept of shalom is a state worthy of pursuit. This article is a theological exploration of the Yoruba and the Western (humanist) ethical foundations for development.
Wole Adegbile
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How Theoretically Opposite Models of Interethnic Power-Sharing Can Complement Each Other and Contribute to Political Stabilization: The Case of Nigeria [PDF]
, 2016 The aim of this article is to demonstrate the thesis that the stabilization of Nigeria’s complicated political situation is furthered by the functioning in that country of institutions based on two models of interethnic power-sharing – consociationalism ...
Trzcinski, Krzysztof
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, 2018 Yoruba Religion is one of the main influences in the making of Afro-Atlantic religions. Known as Lucumís in Cuba or Nagôs in Brazil, enslaved Africans coming from Yorubaland have greatly contributed to the fashioning of Orisha worship in Latin America.
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Studies in Family Planning, EarlyView.Abstract This Data Article describes a novel dataset from the “Re‐Examining Traditional Method Use” (TEAM‐UP) project, which systematically collected data on the measurement of and motivations for use of non‐modern (traditional and folkloric) contraceptive methods and/or modern methods, in four sub‐Saharan African countries: the Democratic Republic of ...
Nurudeen Alhassan +13 more
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Couleurs et plantes colorantes dans l’art yoruba Enquête de terrain
CeROArt : Conservation, Exposition, Restauration d'Objets d'Art, 2019 This paper explores the colored material found on yoruba sculptures (Nigeria/Benin). These pictorial layers are little known in particular their binder, but also on the fact that plant colouring agents can be used, except usual ochre and kaolin.
Louis Fagbohoun +3 more
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Symbolism in the Conceptualization of Contemporary Yoruba City Central Business District Urban Design [PDF]
, 2013 Design failure of central business district in Nigeria cities is traceable to colonial urban planning 'dual city' concept and 'tropical architecture modernism' philosophy that ignored culture in planning process. Culture creates the image that frames the
Mike Adebamowo +2 more
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The Australian Journal of Anthropology, EarlyView.Abstract How can anthropologists ensure the accuracy of the statements they make in their publications, especially in an era of ever increasing budgetary and bureaucratic pressures that limit the duration of fieldwork? What should the role of language abilities be in this context and to what degree is it necessary to learn the language of the place ...
Mark Collins, Tukul Walla Kaiku
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A Polylectal Approach to the Study of Phonological Interference in Yoruba English [PDF]
, 2007 This paper sets out to discuss the factors within the learner and the environment that contribute to faulty speech performance of Yoruba learners of English.
Lekan, Dairo
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Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, Volume 70, Issue 6, July 2026.ABSTRACT Use of neuraxial analgesia requires communication between the parturient and her caretakers. In this retrospective study, the use of labor analgesia is compared between parturients whose primary language is other than Finnish or Swedish and who don't communicate in these languages or English without an interpreter (Category I), who communicate
Luisa Pirsko +3 more
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A speech act analysis of politeness strategies in Yoruba abiku names
Journal of Applied Studies in Language, 2021 Politeness is a phenomenon that seeks to mitigate the potential destructiveness of face-threatening acts (FTAs) in human interaction. Àbíkú is children who die repeatedly at infancy.
Kamar Adewale Rafiu +1 more
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