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- The effect of religious extremism on Nigeria National Security : an appraisal of Boko HaramPublication . Dawodu, Damilola Selma; Ramos, António FontesReligion plays a dominant role and serves as a driving force of human action or inaction in Nigeria. In some instances, it has been exploited to serve a motive that does not align with the proper functioning of society, what is called religious extremism. One form of such religious extremism has produced Boko Haram, whose activities have threatened Nigeria’s national security. Studies have tried to unearth the causes and impact of the sect on the national security of the country. This study contributes to that debate by evaluating the impact Boko Haram has on Nigeria’s national security, and the strategies, challenges, and solutions to address the menace. Qualitative research approach, specifically historical research methodology was used in this study to illuminate the phenomenon of Boko Haram and national security in Nigeria. Data was sourced primarily from secondary and primary data with a focus on states in Northern Nigeria between 2011-2022 years. The study found that the failure of the state to provide basic amenities, extreme poverty, illiteracy, and radicalization are the primary reasons for the rise of Boko Haram in Nigeria. The study also found that the activities of the sect has impacted the socio-economic and national security of the country. The kinetic and non-kinetic approaches are the dominant strategies employed by the government to fight Boko Haram. The major recommendation is that the Nigerian government should provide economic opportunities and infrastructural facilities to reverse poverty, promote an inclusive social development and discourage the youths from venturing into terrorism. Also, sensitization programmes must be carried out to alert for the consequences and educate the youths against joining the sect. Focus should also be on expanding the deradicalization programme to support the repentant terrorists. The government should also demonstrate the political will to end terrorism in Nigeria.
- A nova face da moeda : a confidencialidade nas moedas digitais de Banco CentralPublication . Almeida, Rafaela Filipa Antunes de; Correia, Francisco Lourenço Fonseca Mendes
- Family care of children with chronic conditions in the context of the pandemic by COVID-19Publication . Macedo, Maísa Mara Lopes; Henriques, Nayara Luiza; Deodato, Sérgio; Duarte, Elysângela DittzObjective: to describe how families experienced the care of children in chronic condition during the pandemic by CO-VID-19. Methods: qualitative study, guided by the Family Ma-nagement Style Model, conducted with 24 families of children in chronic condition. The data, collected by telephone contact through semi-structured interviews, were submitted to the-matic analysis. Results: data analysis resulted in three the-matic categories: Changes in the routine of family members; Emotions triggered in family members and children due to the pandemic; and Implications of the pandemic by COVID-19 for the continuity of care. They highlighted: incorporation of hygiene care, social distancing concomitant to domestic and professional activities at home; and feelings of fear and con-cern about the children's health and development and the need for caregivers to provide rehabilitation and support for school activities. Conclusion: it was observed that the pan-demic changed the family routine, produced negative feelings in families, modified care demands and compromised access to services. Contributions to practice: these results contri-bute to the identification of the repercussions of COVID-19 on families and children with chronic conditions and can help establish strategies to reduce the consequences of this pan-demic and other future health emergencies.