bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PERCEPTIONS ET PRATIQUES DE LA PLANIFICATION f AMILIALE CHEZ LES FEMMES VUESEN CONSULTATION PRENATALE AU DISTRICT SANITAIRE I DE NIAMEY, NIGER
Authors: Zeidou A , Alkassoum SI , Maina O , Goni A , Guédé S , Bintou MK
Published: January 2024

Background: Family planning is one of the main components of reproductive health. The objective of this study was to study women’s perceptions and practices regarding family planning in health district I of Niamey.Material and methods: This was a prospective, descriptive and analytical study carried out over a period of 6 months in the health centers of the Niamey I health district. The study population consisted of pregnant women attending the health centers. Integrated Health (CSI) for a prenatal consultation.Results: We questioned 658 pregnant women. The average age of the pregnant women was 26.14 years ± 4.84 with extremes of 15 and 49 years. Those having already heard of family planning was 98.63%; the main sources of information were health personnel with 59.73% and talks between women with 53.95%. Women practicing family planning were 71.93%. Health centers were the main places for purchasing contraceptive methods with 59.73%. The most used contraceptive method was the pill with 58.38%. Women who used contraceptive methods on their own accounted for 68.28% of the sample, those who started using contraception after the first delivery were 73.93%. The primigravidas having a subsequent desire to practice family planning were 88.64%.Conclusion: The concept of family planning is known to a large majority of women but not practiced by all. Intensifying communication about its importance is necessary.
Diagnóstico de Competencias Requeridas para el Ingeniero Industrial, de Acuerdo con las Expectativas de los Empleadores y del Entorno en el 2021-2022
Authors: Ramírez Mora Héctor Jesús , Arce Rojas Rosaura , Beita Navarro Esteban
Published: January 2024

El presente artículo tiene el objetivo de mostrar una actualización sobre la relevancia de las competencias requeridas por la industria del ingeniero industrial recién egresado; para adaptar oportunamente el plan de estudios que hoy ofrece la Universidad Hispanoamericana. Para alcanzar este objetivo se diseñó una metodología donde se prioriza el criterio de los grupos de interés: Empleadores, Docentes, Egresados y Estudiantes. Se diseñó un cuestionario considerando las líneas de investigación de la carrera de Ingeniería Industrial, que se conformaron el año 2018 fundamentando las necesidades del contexto costarricense y la experiencia de los docentes de la carrera. Posteriormente, se aplicó el cuestionario durante las fechas 28 de junio al 30 de julio de 2022. Donde se recolectaron 126 muestras. Como parte de los resultados se destacan 27 competencias subdivididas en la dimensión de Saber Conocer: Calidad (5 ítems), Operaciones industriales (4 ítems), Procesos productivos (6 ítems), Sostenibilidad industrial (1 ítem), Tecnología e innovación educativa (1 ítem); además de la dimensión Saber Hacer (6 ítems) y de la dimensión Saber Ser (4 ítems). Como principal conclusión se determina que a nivel general la dimensión de competencias Saber Hacer es la más relevante para el ingeniero industrial en la industria. En la categoría de adicional de software los de mayor importancia fueron: Hoja de cálculo, Estadístico, Gestor de proyectos, ERP, WMS, BI. Además, el idioma inglés fue elegido de forma unánime como el principal idioma requerido por el ingeniero industrial; y en la pregunta abierta se destaca como habilidad adicional de importancia para el ingeniero industrial aquellas relacionadas con habilidades directivas.
GLOBAL NETWORK OF FORECASTING THE EARTHQUAKES: NEW TECHNOLOGY AND NEW PHILOSOPHY
Authors: Khalilov E.N.
Published: January 2024

The book describes the positive experience of short-term forecasting of strong remote earthquakes based on long-period gravitational precursors.
Some information about the Global Earthquake Forecasting Network is provided.
महिला पुलिस कर्मियों का कार्यस्थल पर समायोजन
Authors: किशन सोनी  , डॉ अमूल्य कुमार सिंह
Published: January 2024

आधुनिक समाज के संरचनात्मक एवं सांस्कृतिक परिवर्तन ने महिलाओं के प्रस्थिति में समान अवसर प्रदान किया है । आर्थिक रूप से सशक्त होने के लिए महिलाओं ने घरों से कदम निकाल कर रोजगारपरक होना स्वीकार किया है । जिससे उनकी, उनके परिवार की मौलिक आवश्यकताओं एवं उनके रहन-सहन के स्तर में वृद्धि हो सके । महिलाओं का पुलिस विभाग में प्रवेश उनके अदम्य साहस, धैर्य, पराक्रम का परिचय कराती है । पुलिस विभाग में समय, क्षेत्र,  कार्य में लगातार परिवर्तन होने से महिला पुलिसकर्मी को घर एवं कार्य में समायोजन करने में कई संघर्षों से जुड़ना पड़ता है ।  एक महिला पुलिस को विभिन्न प्रकार की परिस्थितियों से जुड़े भूमिकाओं का निर्वहन करना पड़ता है, जिससे भिन्न-भिन्न प्रकार की समस्याओं का सामना करना पड़ता है एवं पारिवारिक उत्तरदायित्व व विभागीय के उत्तरदायित्वों के बीच भी अपनी गतिविधियों एवं जवाबदेही को स्पष्ट कर समायोजन करना पड़ता है । प्रस्तुत शोध पत्र के अंतर्गत महिला पुलिस कर्मियों के कार्यस्थल पर समायोजन की जानकारी ली गई है ।
ANTIBIOTICS FOR TREATMENT OF ACUTE APPENDICITIS : A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Rhomadani Putra Windy , Rochmahyanti Atika
Published: January 2024

Background: Appendicitis is one of the most common causes of acute abdominal discomfort in adults and children, with a lifetime risk of 8.6 in males and 6.7 in females.
Methods: By comparing itself to the standards set by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2020, this study was able to show that it met all of the requirements. So, the experts were able to make sure that the study was as up-to-date as it was possible to be. For this search approach, publications that came out between 2014 and 2023 were taken into account. Several different online reference sources, like Pubmed and SagePub, were used to do this. It was decided not to take into account review pieces, works that had already been published, or works that were only half done.
Result: In the PubMed database, the results of our search brought up 259 articles, whereas the results of our search on SagePub brought up 148 articles. The results of the search conducted for the last year of 2014 yielded a total 15 articles for PubMed and 11 articles for SagePub. In the end, we compiled a total of  6 papers, 4 of which came from PubMed and 2 of which came from SagePub. We included six research that met the criteria.
Conclusion: In summary, when selecting antimicrobial medications to treat acute appendicitis, patients who are especially worried about recurrence of appendicitis should use caution. Patients who failed antibiotic treatment first and underwent surgery later could not possibly result in a higher risk of postoperative complications and the acute appendicitis does not develop to complicated appendicitis in this course, which made antibiotic treatment appealing for patients with acuteacute appendicitis who do not want surgery without having to worry about complications or complicating the original illness.
THE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF OPEN VERSUS LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH GALLBLADDER CANCER
Authors: Ade Ansari Witia , Putri Handayani Sri , Febriana Dita , Utami Deviani , Wirawan Ahmad
Published: January 2024

Background: Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is a rare highly aggressive disease with a global prevalence of 2/100000 people, with women being 2-3 times more likely than men. Management requires a multimodal strategy, with surgery being the gold standard for curative intent. Nowadays, treating common gastrointestinal cancers with laparoscopic techniques is commonly recognized. However, there is still debate on the laparoscopic method for treating GBC.
The aim: This study aims to show the differences between open and laparoscopic surgery for gallbladder cancer.
Methods: By comparing itself to the standards set by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2020, this study was able to show that it met all of the requirements. So, the experts were able to make sure that the study was as up-to-date as it was possible to be. For this search approach, publications that came out between 2014 and 2024 were taken into account. Several different online reference sources, like PubMed and ScienceDirect, were used to do this. It was decided not to take into account review pieces, works that had already been published, or works that were only half done.
Results: In the PubMed database, the results of our search brought up 22 articles, whereas the results of our search on ScienceDirect brought up 85 articles. The results of the search conducted by title screening yielded a total 17 articles for PubMed and 12 articles for ScienceDirect. We compiled a total of 22 papers, 11 of which came from PubMed and 11 of which came from ScienceDirect. We excluded 3 review articles, 4 duplicate articles, 4 non-full text articles, 2 articles having ineligible subjects, and 1 article having insufficient outcomes. In the end, we included eight research that met the criteria.
Conclusion: The outcomes of laparoscopic and open surgery in the management of gallbladder cancer are comparable in terms of post-operative complications, recurrence rates, survival rates, and disease free survival rates. However, laparoscopic approach shows benefit on length of hospital stay
THE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY FOR TRAUMA
Authors: Aprialdi Bimayudo , Sultan Alauddinsyah Teuku , Takhta Alfina Fitria , Rohmatika Arum Dhati Melinda
Published: January 2024

Background: While trauma is the primary cause for mortality during the early half of a person's life, it ranks as the fourth greatest reason fatalities in the general population. When performed by skilled surgeons under hemodynamically stable circumstances, laparoscopy proves as being secure and efficient procedure for managing patients with abdominal trauma.
Methods: Under evaluating it against the criteria established by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2020, the present research demonstrated that it satisfied all of the criteria. As a result, the professionals ensured that the study was as current as feasible. The aforementioned search technique considered papers published during 2013 through 2023. Multiple electronic reference sources, including Pubmed as well as SagePub, were employed to accomplish it. It was decided not to consider evaluation parts, productions those were previously released, as well as projects which had been just partly done.
Result: Our search yielded 4570 papers within the PubMed database, but only 616 articles in SagePub. The search outcomes for the last year of 2014 generated an overall of 60 PubMed publications and 46 SagePub publications. At the final phase, our team gathered an entire collection of four publications, three from PubMed and one from SagePub. He selected four studies that satisfied the requirements.
Conclusion: In summary, laparoscopic surgery is an acceptable substitute for open surgery; nonetheless, the procedure should only be carried out by skilled surgeons in state-of-the-art medical facilities. More carefully planned RCTs are need to confirm the effectiveness of laparoscopy as the detection and management of abdominal trauma.
THE EFFECTS OF N-ACETYLCYSTEINE ON NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS :A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Omasih Kiantimi Ni Putu , Yoga I Made , Pringga Dewi Astuti Ni Nyoman
Published: January 2024

Background: A preventable cause of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). An essential factor in the pathophysiology of NIHL is oxidative stress. NAC is associated with its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, which favors the maintenance of a cellular redox imbalance. As such, its potential for treatment relates to several diseases whose origins and progression are linked to oxidative stress.
The aim: This study aims to show the effect of N-Acetyl-Cysteine on sensorineural hearing loss.
Methods: By comparing itself to the standards set by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2020, this study was able to show that it met all of the requirements. So, the experts were able to make sure that the study was as up-to-date as it was possible to be. For this search approach, publications that came out between 2008 and 2023 were taken into account. Several different online reference sources, like Pubmed and ScienceDirect, were used to do this. It was decided not to take into account review pieces, works that had already been published, or works that were only half done.
Results: In the PubMed database, the results of our search brought up 37 articles, whereas the results of our search on ScienceDirect brought up 38 articles. The results of the search conducted by screening yielded a total 6 articles for PubMed and 1 article for ScienceDirect. We excluded 1 article having ineligible intervention, and 1 article having ineligible outcomes data. In the end, we included five research that met the criteria.
Conclusion: We found positive results in most of the studies, N-acetylcysteine showed better effect on reducing hearing loss and increasing hearing recovery in NIHL and the most common adverse events symptoms reported were gastrointestinal.
TRANSANAL ENDOSCOPIC MICROSURGERY FOR RECTAL TUMORS : A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Ade Ansari Witia , Sri Putri Handayani  , Febriana Dita , Utami Deviani , Wirawan Ahmad
Published: January 2024

Background: Tumors of the rectal region are common. Originally, transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) was intended as a substitute therapy for these lesions.
Methods: By comparing itself to the standards set by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2020, this study was able to show that it met all of the requirements. So, the experts were able to make sure that the study was as up-to-date as it was possible to be. For this search approach, publications that came out between 2014 and 2023 were taken into account. Several different online reference sources, like Pubmed and SagePub, were used to do this. It was decided not to take into account review pieces, works that had already been published, or works that were only half done.
Result: In the PubMed database, the results of our search brought up 832 articles, whereas the results of our search on SagePub brought up 75 articles. The results of the search conducted for the last year of 2014 yielded a total 7 articles for PubMed and 9 articles for SagePub. In the end, we compiled a total of  5 papers, 4 of which came from PubMed and 1 of which came from SagePub. We included five research that met the criteria.
Conclusion: In summary, TEM has proven to be a dynamic technology and essential platform in treating diseases of different disciplines, despite its initial introduction 38 years ago. We assume that its primal indication of small benign adenomas was comparatively mature yet the application of TEM could be expanded to larger ones, its application in rectal cancer could be more flexible and early-stage cancer should not limit the popularization of TEM in large medical institutions, especially in selected patients after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy.
OPEN MESH PREPERITONEAL GROIN HERNIA REPAIR
Authors: Ade Ansari Witia , Handayani Sri Putri , Febriana Dita , Utami Deviani , Wirawan Ahmad
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Surgeons are currently debating the best method for inguinal hernia repair, with a focus on minimizing recurrences and addressing chronic pain. Laparoscopic approaches, especially those incorporating preperitoneal mesh placement, offer potential benefits by avoiding close proximity to nerves in the inguinal canal and reducing pain.     
Methods: The researchers in this study followed the 2020 Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines to ensure that their work met the required standards. This was done to ensure the precision and reliability of the conclusions derived from the research.
Result Our search produced 11 results. After looking at the titles and summaries, we found several  papers that fit our criteria. At first, we excluded few articles because they were written in review and case report style. But after reading the full papers carefully, we included five papers in our final analysis. These papers included prospective randomized three-arm study with intention to treat analysis and various retrospective studies.
Conclusion: The study recommends the open preperitoneal approach for inguinal hernia repair, citing lower recurrence rates and reduced midline laparotomy instances, especially beneficial in cases involving intestinal resection. Additionally, a comparison between Transrectus Sheath Preperitoneal (TREPP) and Transinguinal Preperitoneal (TIPP) approaches reveals comparable chronic pain rates, with TIPP favored for learning curve-associated recurrences and superior short-term pain outcomes in TREPP, highlighting the importance of individualized surgical choices.
SELF-REFLEXIVE MODE OF NARRATIVE: AN ANALYSIS OF BAMA’S KARUKKU
Authors: Kaur Dr. Komalpreet
Published: January 2024

For the Dalit women in our patriarchal and caste-based society, Karukku is a vital novel. The protagonist goes through a series of patriarchal or conventional tribulations the entire time. This type of hardship frequently causes women to fall into the lower echelons of society. Whenever Dalit women travel, they are surrounded by a variety of conditions that have been shaped by their caste. With regard to family life, the women adhere to patriarchal rules. With so many social and patriarchal constraints, they are unable to express themselves freely. They end up being labelled as "other" as a result of this. This essay by Bama depicts the tragic situation of Dalit women. She delves into her own personal history of oppression as it pertains to patriarchy and Dalit culture.
ENHANCING WIND POWER GENERATION EFFICIENCY: A NOVEL CONTROL ALGORITHM FOR DFIG WIND TURBINES USING FUZZY LOGIC AND NONLINEAR ESTIMATION TECHNIQUES
Authors: Shankar K. , Swetha K.
Published: January 2024

The control algorithm for a wind turbine equipped with a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) is presented in detail in this study. A Gaussian radial basis function network—a nonlinear input-output mapping technique—is used to assess the wind turbine's aerodynamic parameters. A nonlinear mapping is used to predict the wind speed. It takes into account the electrical output power of the generator, its power losses, and the dynamics of the wind turbine generator (WTG) shaft system. The creation and thorough assessment of the fuzzy logic controller are part of the new control approach. In the end, the wind generation system uses the technique that this study describes. The calculated wind speed is then utilized to determine the optimal command for the DFIG rotor speed in order to maximize wind power extraction. The Doubly Fed Induction Generator's (DFIG) speed controller is suitably designed to effectively reduce the impact of low-frequency torsional oscillations. The WTG system does away with the requirement for mechanical anemometers while producing the maximumamount of electrical power output to the grid with exceptional dependability and efficiency.
Prediction of Type 2 Diabetes using logistic regression techniques
Authors: Al-Rimmawi Hussein
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Diabetes is recognized as a significant public health concern and a global epidemic. It is a chronic condition resulting from insufficient insulin production by the pancreas. The long-term elevated blood sugar levels associated with diabetes lead to chronic damage and impaired function in multiple tissues, such as the eyes, kidneys, heart, blood vessels, and nerves.

The objective of this study is to demonstrate the utilization of machine-learning algorithms, specifically logistic regression, in predicting an individual's likelihood of having diabetes based on medical data. Furthermore, the study aims to develop a prediction model that determines whether a patient has diabetes by analyzing specific diagnostic measurements included in the dataset. Various techniques will be explored to enhance the performance and accuracy of the prediction model.

 

Results: The logistic regression algorithm for the dataset containing various patient data, found that the algorithm predicted whether people would be diagnosed with diabetes with an 82 percent success rate.
CAPITAL INFLOWS AND MONETARY POLICY IN NIGERIA
Authors: OSIYELU Elizabeth , OBIAKOR Rowland , OYEDELE Ovikuomagbe
Published: January 2024

This study examined the relationship between capital inflows and monetary policy in Nigeria using data from 1985 to 2020. Employing the Vector Autoregression (VAR) analysis and the granger causality test, the study examined the causal relationship between capital inflow measured as foreign direct investment (FDI) and the nominal interest rate. Other control variables include the real gross domestic products (GDP), domestic savings and unemployment. The results showed evidence of a causal relationship between the nominal interest rate and foreign direct investment. A unidirectional causality was found running from FDI to nominal interest rate. There was a joint significant causality from all the variables to foreign direct investment. There was a unidirectional causality running from FDI to domestic savings. Employing a variance decomposition analysis and an impulse response function, the result showed that innovations in FDI caused changes in the nominal interest rate and vice versa. Policy strategies towards increasing foreign direct investment should include low nominal interest rate.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE MECHANISMS AND SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY DISCLOSURE IN NON-FINANCIAL FIRMS LISTED IN NIGERIA
Authors: OYEKALE Josiah , OLAOYE Samuel , NWAOBIA Appolos
Published: January 2024

There is an increasing demand from stakeholders for social sustainability disclosure. However, annual reports have not been providing adequate information to the public to construct independent opinion on interrelationship between firm’s performance and humans. The study examined the effects of corporate governance mechanisms on social sustainability disclosure of non-financial firms listed in Nigeria. The work used ex-post facto research design. The population was 109 non-financial firms listed in Nigeria as at 31st December 2020. 72 firms were selected using stratified and purposive sampling techniques. Secondary data were extracted from annual reports of the sampled firms for 9 years, 2012 to 2020. A checklist was developed to obtain information on social sustainability disclosure from the sampled firms’ annual reports. Data were analyzed using descriptive and multiple regression analysis. The study discovered that the overall effect of corporate governance mechanisms had a significant impact on social sustainability disclosure. The disconnected influences were diverse. Board Independence, Risk Committee, Nomination Committee, Remuneration Committee, and Sustainability Responsibility Committee have a positive and significant effect on SOD while Board Meetings have a positive but insignificant influence on SOD. The study concluded that corporate governance mechanisms affected social sustainability disclosure of non-financial firms listed in Nigeria. The study recommended that management should ensure that there is adequate number of non-executive directors on board and institute necessary advisory committees to support the board in performing its responsibilities and drive enhanced social sustainability disclosure.
Economic Freedom and Education in Sub-Saharan African Countries
Authors: AWORINDE Olalekan , ADEBANWA Ayowole , OYEDELE Ovikuomagbe
Published: January 2024

This study examined the impact of economic freedom on education in sub-Saharan countries from 1995 to 2020. This work focused on human capital investment using some education performance indicators: secondary school enrolment rates and tertiary school enrolment rates. The empirical model of the study was analyzed within the framework of pooled mean group (PMG) estimator given that the variables had mixed order of integration. The first empirical model of the study showed that there was evidence that all the economic freedom indicators except tax burden and business freedom had positive relationship with secondary school enrolment rates in the long run. Also, the result showed that in the short-run, only trade freedom, property rights, and investment freedom had negative but insignificant with secondary school enrolment rates. The model of the second objective of the study showed that there was evidence that all economic freedom indicators except investment freedom had positive relationship with tertiary school enrolment rates in the long run. On the other hand, the result showed that in the short-run, economic freedom measures had heterogeneous effect on tertiary school enrolment. Therefore, government can improve human capital investment through tertiary school education and other post-secondary school education, as well as the well-trod road between them as these factors played dominant role in most developing economies. Hence, SSA countries should create conducive educational investment climate, lessen tax burden, strengthen thefinancial system and promote free trade to enhance educational performance in SSA.
ELECTRONIC TAX MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND TAX REVENUE COLLECTION EFFICIENCY IN SELECTED STATES IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA
Authors: ENERSON Johnson , ADEGBIE Festus , OLAOYE Samuel
Published: January 2024

Recent discussions and debates on tax revenue generation in Nigeria have surfaced in accounting literature, posing serious concerns for the attainment of sustainable development. The difficulty in preserving accurate records of taxpayers or defaulters, the multiplicity of taxes, the absence of a database, the complexity of tax compliance and collection, the nonpayment of tax refunds, and other problems have all been cited as reasons why revenue objectives have not been met. The study determined the gap between the paucity of literature in Nigeria and the lack of application of pertinent theories, ideas, and empirical reviews, and made an effort to close it. The study looked into the impact of an electronic tax management system on the efficiency of tax revenue collection. The survey research design and total enumeration sampling technique were used for the study. In order to collect data, a total of 2670 structured questionnaires were given out to respondents in the three states that were chosen. Of those, 2199 copies were recovered, representing an 82.4 percent response rate. The dependability ranged from 0.70 to 0.90. A well-designed questionnaire was used to collect the data. Data analysis methods included descriptive and inferential (multiple regression) statistics. The findings demonstrated that, based on their perceived usability, electronic tax administration systems, online payment systems, mobile payment systems, and electronic billing devices, significantly influenced the achievement of high tax compliance (Adj R2 = 0.166, F-stat = 107.480, p < 0.005). The study found that the effectiveness of tax revenue collection was modified by computerized tax management systems. According to the findings, tax authorities and organizations should offer incentives to taxpayers who have willingly cooperated in order to encourage them to keep paying their taxes.
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN TIME-VARYING CAUSALITY: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA
Authors: AWORINDE Olalekan , RUFAI Aliyu , AJIBOLA Olusegun
Published: January 2024

This study looked at the empirical association between foreign direct investment (FDI) and economic growth (RGDP) in Nigeria using the flexible properties of the wavelet approach. This novel technique allows the decomposition of time series across time scales. This study used continuous wavelet transform, wavelet covariance, wavelet correlation, and wavelet coherence ratios to investigate the relationship between FDI and RGDP using monthly data from 1980M1 to 2019M12. For almost the entire studied period on a long scale, the study evidences the strong coherence between the series. It is noteworthy that there is the existence of bidirectional causality in the long timescale. Meanwhile, the wavelet-based Granger casualty results indicate a bidirectional causal interplay between FDI and RGDP in the short, medium, long, and very long run. Thus, it can be recommended that the government needs to attract more FDI inflows into the country and further provide and nurture the expansion of FDI inflows in the country, ultimately benefiting economic growth.
HUMAN CAPITAL DIVERSITY AND ACCURATE PICTURE OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION OF LISTED MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN NIGERIA.
Authors: AKINLADE Odunayo , SIYANBOLA Tunji , ADEGBIE Festus
Published: January 2024

Accurate picture of accounting information has been confronted with the major problem of creative accounting and it is prevalent in the quoted manufacturing companies in Nigeria. On the other hand, most financial statements do not reflect many factors that affect financial condition and the components of human capital diversity. The study investigated the effect of human capital diversity on faithful representation of accounting information. The study employed survey research design. The population of the study was 670 employees of manufacturing companies on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NEG). Stratified and convenience sampling techniques were used and a total of 670 were distributed out of which 600 copies were properly filled and returned representing 89.55% success rate. The Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient ranged between 0.710 and 0.972. The data were analyzed using descriptive and 94inferential (multiple regression) statistics. The study found that human capital diversity has significant effect on faithful representation of accounting information Adjusted R2= 0.250; (F4, 449) = 64.8, p < 0.05). The study concluded that human capital diversity has significant effect on the faithful representation of accounting information of listed manufacturing organizations in Nigeria. This study recommended that the policy maker should encourage and create a conducive atmosphere for human assets to showcase their political influence, religious influence, social influence, and intellectual influence for organization to attain its objectives of profit maximization.
Clinical, Biochemical and Neurological Outcomes in Bipolar Patients with Lithium Intoxication at A Tertiary Care Hospital Sindh
Authors: Lashari Kulsoom , Soomro Fatima , Ilyas Muhammad , Kakar Raz Muhammad , Sangeet  , Khan Shehroz , Channa Mahenoor , Saahil Kartaar
Published: January 2024

Background: Bipolar disorder (BD) affects a significant portion of the global population, with lithium being a cornerstone in its treatment. However, the therapeutic index of lithium is narrow, and its effectiveness can be overshadowed by the risk of toxicity, especially at higher serum levels. Understanding the impact of varying lithium concentrations on clinical, biochemical, and neurological outcomes is crucial in the management of BD.
Objective: To assess the clinical, biochemical, and neurological changes associated with different levels of lithium toxicity in patients with bipolar disorder and to determine the safe and effective range of lithium serum levels.
Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center, Karachi, involving 100 bipolar disorder patients on lithium therapy, categorized into three groups based on their serum lithium levels: Category I (<1.2 mmol/L), Category II (1.2 – 2.5 mmol/L), and Category III (>2.5 mmol/L). Clinical assessments, laboratory investigations (including renal and thyroid function tests), and neurological evaluations were conducted. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25, with the t-test and Chi-square test employed for quantitative and qualitative comparisons, respectively.
Results: Patients with serum lithium levels above 2.5 mmol/L (Category III) demonstrated significantly higher rates of clinical toxicity, renal dysfunction, and neurological complications compared to lower lithium level groups. Renal function parameters (serum creatinine and urea) and thyroid function (TSH levels) were notably altered in Category III. The incidence of neuropsychiatric symptoms was also significantly higher in this group, with severe neurotoxic effects observed in 27% of these patients.
Conclusion: The study highlights the critical importance of maintaining serum lithium levels within a therapeutic range to avoid severe adverse effects. Lithium levels above 2.5 mmol/L significantly increase the risk of renal dysfunction, thyroid abnormalities, and neurotoxicity. Regular monitoring and individualized treatment adjustments are essential for optimizing patient safety and treatment efficacy.
Pre-Operative CSF Analysis as a Prognostic Factor for Shunt Infection in Children
Authors: Farooqi Yousra Hatif , Bokhari Iram , Khaliq Tehniat
Published: January 2024

Background: Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunting is a common surgical intervention for pediatric hydrocephalus, yet it is frequently complicated by shunt infections, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. The role of intraoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) sampling in predicting these infections remains unclear, with limited evidence available, particularly in the pediatric population.
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of intraoperative CSF sampling as a prognostic tool for shunt infections in pediatric patients undergoing VP shunt procedures.
Methods: This prospective study was conducted at Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre and included 100 pediatric patients (60% female, 40% male) who underwent VP shunt placement from June to December 2022. Patients with previous cranial surgeries were excluded. Intraoperative CSF samples were analyzed for microbial presence. We assessed patient demographics, clinical conditions necessitating VP shunt, shunt type, and follow-up data, including shunt infection or malfunction incidents. The main outcome measured was the correlation between intraoperative CSF sampling results and subsequent shunt infections, defined as positive culture from CSF or hardware.
Results: During the 6-month follow-up, 20% of the patients required shunt revision, with 5% (5 patients) developing shunt infections. All intraoperative CSF samples were sterile. Infections were predominantly caused by coagulase-negative staphylococcus and occurred despite negative intraoperative CSF results. The infection rate among those who underwent revision was 25%.
Conclusion: The study indicates a lack of correlation between sterile intraoperative CSF samples and the subsequent development of shunt infections in pediatric patients. This finding challenges the necessity of routine intraoperative CSF sampling during VP shunt insertion in the pediatric population.
Unraveling the secrets of Medulloblastoma: a comprehensive review of molecular pathways associated with pathogenesis, therapeutic resistance and potential treatment strategies
Authors: Khan Sarmad Habib , Khalil Bisma , Kausar Hina , Riaz Kashif , Mumtaz Tayyaba , Awan Malik Muhammad Waqas , Abubakar Muhammad
Published: January 2024

Medulloblastoma is a highly emerging brain tumor mostly found in infants and children and is less observed in adults. Several genetic aberrations affect the normal signaling activity at an embryonal level and even after development. Various factors abrupt the normal processes which later become the hallmarks of cancer. The use of inhibitory drugs on those targets that become the site of tumor origin will help in dealing with early-stage diseases. Interactions across WNT and NOTCH signaling exhibit the ability to stimulate branching and modification of present arteries and veins in the surrounding tumor microenvironment. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) surrounding the primary tumor site is initially modified by tumor cells via Complement Component 3 which subsequently increases the entry of growth factors into the fluid. MB tumor cells then undergo Epithelial to Mesenchymal transition (EMT), allowing cells to disperse from the main tumor location and infiltrate CSF. The defects in DNA repair genes are potentially linked to development and response to therapy in errors within DNA repair genes that may play a role in MB progression and treatment resistance. CT and MRI scans are commonly used for the diagnosis of MB in patients. The exact mechanism behind MB is still poorly understood but certain immune and targeted therapies are applied to those pathways that provoke tumors. In the future, researchers are majorly focusing on understanding the exact mechanism so that it will help in the development of certain diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.
Lung Capacity and Respiratory Health in Rice Mill Workers
Authors: Siddique Kainat , Sabri Saddam Hussain , Sajjad Sara , Nazar Mudasir , Khunsha Llsa Waqi , Batool Aqsa , Hussain Saba
Published: January 2024

Background: Rice mill workers are routinely exposed to grain dust, posing significant health risks, particularly in terms of respiratory health. This exposure has been linked to various pulmonary diseases, yet the extent of these risks within the rice milling industry remains insufficiently explored.
Objective: This study aimed to assess the lung capacity and respiratory health among rice mill workers in Wazirabad, focusing on the relationship between dust exposure and respiratory impairments.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to July 2023 among 345 workers from different rice mills in Wazirabad. Participants were selected using a non-probability convenient sampling technique, focusing on individuals aged 18-60 years, actively engaged in the mills for a minimum of four hours per day, with at least six months of employment. Exclusion criteria included workers with a history of heart failure, recent surgeries, diagnosed COPD, known allergies, and administrative staff. Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) were administered, measuring parameters such as FVC and FEV1. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 25.
Results: The study revealed that 49.6% of the participants reported the presence of respiratory symptoms, and 39.1% had a history of respiratory infections. Pulmonary function tests showed significant declines in lung parameters among exposed workers, with reductions noted in FVC, FEV1, PEFR, and FEV1/FVC ratio. Implementation of dust control measures showed a notable decrease in dust concentration.
Conclusion: The study highlights a significant correlation between dust exposure in rice mills and impaired lung function among workers. This underscores the need for improved dust control measures and regular health monitoring in rice milling environments to safeguard worker health.
The Destroyed masterpiece: features of the late orchestral style of P.I. Tchaikovsky on the example of his symphonic ballad "Voivode"
Authors: Serov Yuri
Published: January 2024

The subject of this study is a later orchestral work by the greatest Russian composer P.I. Tchaikovsky – a symphonic ballad based on A.S. Pushkin's poem "Voivode". The object of the research is the features of the composer's orchestral style, his artistic transformation in the late period of his work, an irresistible craving for development, self-improvement, and cognition. The score, destroyed by the author and restored by voices, conceals many interesting professional details, discoveries, and intensely echoes the sonorous ideas of the twentieth century. The author examines in detail the compositional structure of the ballad, its tonal and harmonic plan, the dynamic instructions of the author, and its orchestration. Special attention is paid to Tchaikovsky's innovative compositional methods, his skill, his attention to the smallest instrumental details, to everything that should help the performer to reveal the creator's intention, to read the work as it was conceived by the author. The article uses the following methods of scientific research: comparative analytical, structural and functional, as well as cultural method. The author of the article draws literary-textual and musical-textual methods to the study, and also relies on the fundamental provisions of the general historical methodology of scientific research, in particular, socio-cultural, historical-chronological, biographical. The main conclusions of the conducted research are the idea of the inexhaustibility of the symphonic score as an author's text, as an artistic statement requiring careful and comprehensive study, as a book that must be carefully read before starting the rehearsal process. The author's special contribution to the research of the topic is the analysis of Tchaikovsky's symphonic ballad through the prism of modern performance perception. The point of view and professional assessments of a practicing conductor, reliance on the smallest and most subtle signs and symbols of a musical text are extremely important in our time, when the quality of performance of a symphonic work does not always correspond to the author's intention. The novelty of the research lies in a close examination of the previously insufficiently studied part of the creative heritage of the brilliant Russian composer. Tchaikovsky's symphonic ballad "Voivode" was difficult to create, but deserves the attention of musicians and music researchers no less than his other well-known orchestral program compositions.
Industrial heritage in Russia and abroad: traditions and innovations of the interdisciplinary direction
Authors: Gasanov Arsenii
Published: January 2024

This article discusses the evolution of the study of industrial heritage in domestic and foreign historiography. According to the Nizhny Tagil Charter of the International Committee for the Preservation of Industrial Heritage (TICCIH), industrial heritage means the values of industrial culture that have historical, technological, social, architectural or scientific significance. Despite the fact that industrial heritage has been a topic of study for more than half a century, it is still often overlooked (not included in the register of cultural heritage), which sometimes puts industrial monuments at risk. Interest in industrial heritage is not a momentary trend or a local topic of individuals, but a significant scientific direction for decades, deserving the attention of researchers, the public and the state. Post-industrial development, characteristic of the XIX century, leads to the completion of the life cycle of a large number of industrial objects, which turn out to be unclaimed due to changes in production processes and, therefore, the loss of their original functions by objects. The question of how the future fate of the former industrial buildings should develop remains open. Therefore, it becomes important and necessary to collect and comprehend many years of experience in interdisciplinary work in the field of studying and preserving industrial heritage. Attention is also paid to innovations in this field, such as the use of virtual 3D-reconstruction and virtual reality technologies in the study and preservation of industrial monuments, which became possible both due to the rapid development of technologies and a large amount of work carried out by researchers to integrate these technologies into scientific research.
Review of the monograph by Academician V.A. Cherepanov "Stavropol Krai as a federal subject of the Russian Federation. Constitutional and legal study"
Authors: Sadounichy Albert  Arturovich
Published: January 2024

The monography provides an analysis of the state powers’ separation functioning in the constitutional practice of the Russian regional subjects. It deals with the complex description of public authority mechanisms in Stavropol Krai, highlighting the essential features of the modern structure of the Russian state system. In this context the author justifies the issue of democracy, the construction of new legal models, their conditionality and impact on domestic policy processes. As a subject of this comprehensive study of constitutional and administrative mechanisms, the author establishes the features functioning of the principle of separation of state powers in constitutional practice of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, legal models with taking into account regional characteristics. This work integrates the unique style of scientific comprehension and research materials. By the reflection of this type V. Cherepanov lays the base for continuing further researches of the regional statehood’s development trends in all the regions of the Federation.
On the structure of the diffusion distance induced by the fractional dyadic Laplacian
Authors: Acosta Mar�a Florencia , Aimar Hugo , G�mez Ivana , Morana Federico
Published: January 2024

In this note we explore the structure of the diffusion metric of Coifman-Lafon determined by fractional dyadic Laplacians. The main result is that, for each \(t\gt 0\), the diffusion metric is a function of the dyadic distance, given in \(\mathbb{R}^+\) by \(\delta(x,y) = \inf\{|I|\colon I \text{ is a dyadic interval containing } x \text{ and } y\}\). Even if these functions of \(\delta\) are not equivalent to \(\delta\), the families of balls are the same, to wit, the dyadic intervals.
Green's functions and existence of solutions of nonlinear fractional implicit difference equations with Dirichlet boundary conditions
Authors: Cabada Alberto , Dimitrov Nikolay D. , Jonnalagadda Jagan Mohan
Published: January 2024

This article is devoted to deduce the expression of the Green's function related to a general constant coefficients fractional difference equation coupled to Dirichlet conditions. In this case, due to the points where some of the fractional operators are applied, we are in presence of an implicit fractional difference equation. So, due to such a property, it is more complicated to calculate and manage the expression of the Green's function than in the explicit case studied in a previous work of the authors. Contrary to the explicit case, where it is shown that the Green's function is constructed as finite sums, the Green's function constructed here is an infinite series. This fact makes necessary to impose more restrictive assumptions on the parameters that appear in the equation. The expression of the Green's function will be deduced from the Laplace transform on the time scales of the integers. We point out that, despite the implicit character of the considered equation, we can have an explicit expression of the solution by means of the expression of the Green's function. These two facts are not incompatible. Even more, this method allows us to have an explicit expression of the solution of an implicit problem. Finally, we prove two existence results for nonlinear problems, via suitable fixed point theorems.
Parabolic turbulence k-epsilon model with applications in fluid flows through permeable media
Authors: de Oliveira Hermenegildo Borges
Published: January 2024

In this work, we study a one-equation turbulence \(k\)-epsilon model that governs fluid flows through permeable media. The model problem under consideration here is derived from the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations by the application of a time-averaging operator used in the \(k\)-epsilon modeling and a volume-averaging operator that is characteristic of modeling unsteady porous media flows. For the associated initial- and boundary-value problem, we prove the existence of suitable weak solutions (average velocity field and turbulent kinetic energy) in the space dimensions of physics interest.
Anisotropic p-Laplace Equations on long cylindrical domain
Authors: Jana Purbita
Published: January 2024

The main aim of this article is to study the Poisson type problem for anisotropic \(p\)-Laplace type equation on long cylindrical domains. The rate of convergence is shown to be exponential, thereby improving earlier known results for similar type of operators. The Poincar� inequality for a pseudo \(p\)-Laplace operator on an infinite strip-like domain is also studied and the best constant, like in many other situations in literature for other operators, is shown to be the same with the best Poincar� constant of an analogous problem set on a lower dimension.