PASTORAL PSYCHOTHERAPY AND ITS ROLE IN PASTORAL MINISTRY
Ayodele Tosin LAWAL, Department of Practical Theology Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Bulletin | Page 01 to 17
Abstract
This paper argues for the essential role of pastoral psychotherapy in contemporary ministry. The interview findings gathered from pastors and theological students reveal a spectrum of attitudes toward psychotherapy that ranges from strict reliance on Scripture to cautious openness and integrative acceptance. Although none of the respondents rejected therapy outright, however, many acknowledged limitations in addressing mental health concerns and affirmed the need for holistic care. These findings highlight the significance of integrating psychological insight with theological conviction. The paper demonstrates this through a fictional pastoral case study that employs Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to address a student’s anxiety. The case study demonstrates how therapeutic intervention can be effectively implemented and maximised within a pastoral framework. It concludes that pastoral psychotherapy is a vital and theologically responsible dimension of effective pastoral care today.
Keywords: Pastoral Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Pastoral Ministry, Therapeutic Intervention, Holistic Care.
IMPACT OF E-WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Isreal Prevail Olabode, Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan Oyo state, Nigeria.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Bulletin | Page 01 to 17
Abstract
The rapid expansion of information and communication technologies has led to a significant increase in the global consumption of electrical and electronic equipment. While these technologies have enhanced efficiency and quality of life, they have also contributed to the generation of large volumes of electronic waste (e-waste) due to shortened product life cycles and frequent technological upgrades. E-waste is now one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally, containing a complex mix of valuable materials and hazardous substances that pose serious environmental challenges, particularly in developing countries with inadequate waste management systems. Improper e-waste management practices such as open dumping, uncontrolled landfilling, and informal recycling methods, including open burning and acid leaching, lead to the release of toxic substances that contaminate soil, water bodies, and the atmosphere, thereby degrading ecosystems and increasing health risks for surrounding populations. In contrast, environmentally sound e-waste management practices, including formal recycling, safe material recovery, and controlled disposal, significantly reduce environmental pollution and promote sustainable resource use. Environmental sustainability emphasizes the protection of ecosystems while ensuring the efficient use of resources for present and future generations, requiring a balance between ecological, economic, and social development. Within the context of e-waste, sustainable management practices contribute to environmental sustainability by minimizing toxic emissions, conserving raw materials through recycling, and reducing the ecological footprint of electronic production. This article examines the impact of e-waste management practices on environmental sustainability by exploring key conceptual issues related to ewaste management, environmental sustainability, and the ecological implications of different e-waste management approaches.
Keywords: E-Waste, Management, Practices, Environment and Sustainability
Computation of the Traffic Parameters for a proposed Symmetrical Round About along Enugu – Port Harcourt Expressway
UGWUANYI Henry Kene, Department of Civil Engineering, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Bulletin | Page 01 to 17
Abstract
For several decades now, there have been incessant traffic conflicts experienced at several road intersections along Enugu – Port Harcourt expressway. The conflicts are mostly recorded at the 4 – way cross intersection located at Umuahia Tower junction. In this research,
4 – Legged recently, the annual average daily traffic (AADT) on Nigeria highways is relatively influenced by the economic and demographic factors prevalent in the geographical location of the road. Onitsha – Owerri road is a populated pass – way encompassing several commercial activities proximally located on the sides of the highway. A 20-year data of the population density (P) and the gross domestic products (G) were obtained from the Ministries of Budget and Planning. AADT count was conducted using the automatic traffic recorder (ATR) and automatic vehicle classifier (AVC). The data obtained were chronologically tabulated. A discrete and graphical relationship between the AADT as the dependent variable and the various independent variables are computed separately. The generated model equations are compared with the model generated using a linear regression equation obtained by the application of mathematical laboratory (MatLab) in generating the variable coefficient. The graphical equation relating AADT, (T), the gross domestic product (G) and the population density (P) are and respectively. The model equation obtained from the linear regression is . These equations can be applied in the assessing and forecasting the AADT on the highway which can be used as a vital parameter in highway rehabilitation and maintenance programs.
Keywords: Gross domestic products, linear regression, coefficient of correlation, annual average daily traffic, population density.