Other Writing

By Januarius Asongu

Beginning with the question as to whether natural resources are a blessing or a curse, this paper analyzes the political economy of oil in Equatorial Guinea. It explores the country’s recent history and experience with oil-led development, arguing that the responsibility for its development lies in the hands of its leaders. The paper further places the EquatoGuinean experience within the framework of the resource curse. This framework shows that there is a link between...

By Januarius Asongu

It may appear as an oxymoron to suggest that the large multinational financial institutions (MFIs) are good corporate citizen within the current climate where they are being blamed for the global economic crisis. This paper seeks to investigate whether MFIs could be described as socially responsible. The paper begins by clarifying the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in general and then examines the activities of MFIs that can be described as socially...

By Januarius Asongu

This article examines the ecclesiological and moral crisis precipitated by Fiducia Supplicans (2023), a declaration of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith authorizing non-liturgical blessings for couples in irregular situations, including same-sex unions. The global response-marked by coordinated episcopal resistance, particularly in parts of the Global South-has revealed not merely a doctrinal disagreement but a deeper fracture in hierarchical communion and moral...

Reviewer: Januarius Asongu, PhD, Chancelor of Saint Monica University, Buea, Cameroon

In Chasing or Being Chased! Deconstructing Hegel’s Vision of the U.S.A., Basile Sede Noujio offers a rich and ambitious exploration of immigration, philosophy, history, and faith, using Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel’s philosophy of history as a lens for understanding the United States. At its core, the book meditates on the African proverb—“the frog does not run in the daytime for nothing; it is either...

By Januarius Asongu

The document discusses using corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a marketing tool. It argues that CSR programs should be strategic in nature to provide benefits to both businesses and society. While some view CSR as merely philanthropic activities, the document asserts CSR encompasses broader ideas like sustainability and environmental protection. When CSR efforts are designed to maximize a company's exposure and improve its reputation and brand image, it can function...

By Januarius Asongu

This paper takes a closer look Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), focusing on firms are practicing it as well as the theoretical arguments for it. It begins by exploring the diversity that exists in the understanding of CSR - ranging from the view that it should be limited to the voluntary activities of firms to those views that embrace social activity. The aim here is to clarify the concept of CSR and to better appreciate the CSR activities of firms. Subsequently, the...

By Januarius Asongu

This paper looks at the history of corporate social responsibility (CSR), which it identifies as a controversial subject. It acknowledges the fact that some authors think CSR is irrelevant to business, while others think that it is a bad idea for business. However, it takes sides with those who think that CSR is of strategic importance to business. What this paper contributed to the CSR debate is to trace the historical roots of the concept from ancient times to the modern...

By Januarius Asongu

This article looks at the meaning of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), as well as the traditional arguments for the practice of CSR. The four traditional arguments are the moral (or ethical) argument, the license-to-operate (or legal) argument, the sustainability argument, and finally the reputation (brand image) argument. While acknowledging that these are solid arguments in support of CSR, the article further argues that another solid reason for pursuing a strategic...

By Prof. Januarius J. Asongu (Originally published in the peer-reviewed journal, Lefem: A Multidisciplinary Journal of Transformation Education, Vul. II, No. 1, 2024, pp. 3-10.)

Reflecting on the life of late Professor Andrew Bongasu Tanla-Kishani is like going back to the golden age of Greek philosophy (the 5th century BC), where ideas rioted upon the earth and the great philosophers were kings.

As a scholar of international repute, “King” Bongasu governed his subjects, scattered across the...

By Januarius Asongu

This dissertation explores the phenomenon of 'triple-masking'—the simultaneous concealment of autistic, LGBTQ+, and Christian identities within conservative church environments. Through qualitative phenomenological research, the study investigates how autistic LGBTQ+ Christians navigate identity management, belonging, and mental health. Findings reveal that triple-masking leads to emotional exhaustion, anxiety, and identity fragmentation but also inspires resilience and...

By Januarius Asongu

This phenomenological study explores the influence of organizational culture on employee compliance with cybersecurity policies within the financial sector. Through in-depth interviews with employees from a mid-sized financial institution, the research uncovers lived experiences, perceptions, and cultural factors shaping security behaviors. Key themes include the perception of policies as burdens versus protections, leadership's role in modeling culture, and the tension...

By Januarius Asongu

This dissertation examines how multinational corporations manage “dual legitimacy”—balancing global CSR standards with local institutional expectations—through a comparative qualitative study of Nestlé subsidiaries in the Netherlands and Nigeria. Using discourse analysis of CSR documents, employee narratives, and NGO accounts, it demonstrates that CSR implementation varies significantly across institutional environments. In highly regulated contexts like the Netherlands,...

By Justin-Hervé Noubissi , defended in 2019 under the supervision of Christophe Cambier , Jean-Claude Kamgang and Januarius Asongu

The eradication of malaria is a major concern for computer scientists, mathematicians, epidemiologists, entomologists, physicians, and many others. Proposals range from curing patients to the complete elimination of the disease. However, the often inefficient collaboration between these scientists leads to incomplete prototypes or an underutilization of the results...

By Januarius Asongu

In the wake of Pope Francis’s pastoral initiatives affirming accompaniment for LGBTQ+ individuals— culminating in Fiducia Supplicans (2023)—the global Catholic hierarchy witnessed an extraordinary wave of episcopal resistance, particularly across the Global South. This article addresses two interrelated theological and canonical questions: (1) whether such papal statements constitute infallible doctrine, thereby excluding legitimate dissent; and (2) whether episcopal...

BY DANIEL CONTEH & JANUARIUS ASONGU

The Sierra Leone Civil War (1991–2002) is a defining conflict of the modern era regarding the systematic use of child soldiers. While initial Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) programs provided critical immediate assistance, this article argues that the most severe burdens faced by former child soldiers (FCS) are the lingering, long-term psychosocial and economic consequences that transcend the acute post-conflict phase. Drawing upon...

By Justin-Herve NOUBISSI, Jean Claude Kamgang, Eric Ramat, Januarius Asongu, and Christophe Cambier

We model the dynamics of malaria transmission taking into account climatic factors and the migration between Douala and Yaounde, Yaounde and Ngaoundere, three cities of Cameroon country. We show how variations of climatic factors such as temperature and relative humidity affect the malaria spread. We propose a meta-population model of the dynamic transmission of malaria that evolves in space and...

By Januarius Asongu

The simultaneous management of multiple stigmatized identities autistic, LGBTQ+, and religious -- presents an acute form of psychological strain. This article introduces and empirically validates the construct of Triple-Masking: the concurrent concealment of neurotype, sexual/gender identity, and theological doubt by autistic LGBTQ+ individuals within conservative Christian settings. Using a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design (N = 188 for quantitative phase; n = 10...

By Januarius Asongu

The Ambazonian conflict in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions has unfolded within an era defined by mobile connectivity, social media, and digitally mediated political contention. This article examines the role of mobile technology in shaping the conflict’s trajectory from early mobilization to prolonged armed stalemate. It argues that mobile technology functioned as both an enabling and destabilizing force: facilitating mass mobilization, diaspora coordination, documentation of...

By George Lekelefac

A Necessary Paradigm Shift: Reconciling the Sacred and the Systemic in Counseling Januarius Asongu's Holistic Resilience: Counseling at the Intersection of Faith, Family, and Identity is not merely an addition to the vast literature on trauma and recovery; it is a foundational text that demands a significant re-evaluation of Western-centric counseling models. Moving decisively beyond the clinical reductionism that often fragments the human experience, Asongu provides a...

By George N. Lekefac

In contemporary African political discourse, few conflicts carry the historical weight and geo-political complexity of the crisis in Cameroon's Anglophone regions-the entity self-identifying as Ambazonia. Against a backdrop of increasing violence, institutional neglect, and international silence, Dr. Januarius Asongu's Forced Unity arrives as a crucial, courageous, and rigorously academic intervention. It is not merely a chronicle of conflict; it is a forensic examination...