Deborah Oyine Aluh
ORCID@0000-0001-6939-5547

I do not come to you by chance

I vividly remember my roommate in my second year of university giving me a book titled “I do not come to you by chance” and how I was immediately captivated...

LinkedIn posts about achievements: Boastful or Inspiring?

In a world that seems to thrive on self-promotion and social media validation, the question of sharing success stories becomes a delicate balance between inspiration and self-aggrandizement. We often...

Complex factors influencing the use of coercion in Portuguese mental health care

I had originally planned to write a science communication blog post about my research article on the Contextual factors influencing the use of coercive measures in Portuguese mental health care...

Ezigbo Mmadu: The good quality human

In a world where labeling people as inherently good or bad may seem oversimplified, the concept of Ezigbo Mmadu holds a fascinating perspective. The Igbo word loosely translates to “good...

Embracing Hope: A Journey Through Light and Shadow

It is my first post of the year, so why not embark on a journey of hope? Whether you are longing for a fresh start or seeking solace in uncertain...

My Tale of Two Teachers

  The topic of how the teachers you encounter can shape your life, both inside and outside the classroom, has lurked around in my mind for a while. I’ve had...

The Never-ending Battle with Academic Rejection

My journey with academic rejection continues today as my latest paper was just rejected. And so, here I find myself writing about this frustrating topic once again! It’s almost like...

Unrequited Friendship

I wasn’t going to write about this yet, but the timing couldn’t be more perfect. A friend just shared their experience of unrequited friendship on the very day I decided...