Social role performance and self-identity among breast cancer patients in Lagos, Nigeria by Samuel Ojima Adejoh, Deborah Tolulope Esan, Adeola Adejayan

“…The population study comprised of women who were diagnosed with breast cancer, had undergone surgery, and were currently or recently receiving chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy at private hospitals in Ikeja, capital of Lagos State, Nigeria, from December 2015 to March 2016. …”
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Gestión de los servicios de salud en el Hospital General del Sur Dr. Pedro Iturbe by Johnny Enrique Paz, María T. Rincón Becerra

“…Los resultados revelan: 1) la implementación de un nuevo modelo de gestión de salud, bajo la modalidad de la privatización y tercerización del servicio, 2) el financiamiento de la prestación de servicio es asumido por el estado y se presta de manera gratuita a los pacientes-usuarios y 3) las modalidades de contratación de capital humano imponen la flexibilización y precarización laboral. …”
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Diagnostic value of third-generation nanopore sequencing in extrapulmonary tuberculosis by Chang Song, Chang Song, Chunyan Zhao, Chunyan Zhao, Yanrong Lin, Yingxing Nong, Aichun Huang, Shaoyong Xi, Xiaoying Wei, Chunmei Zeng, Shixiong Yang, Qingdong Zhu

“…BackgroundThis study aimed to explore the accuracy of third-generation nanopore sequencing to diagnose extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB).MethodsSamples were collected from the lesions of 67 patients with suspected EPTB admitted between April 2022 and August 2023. Nanopore sequencing, acid-fast bacilli (AFB) staining, DNA testing, and X-pert and mycobacterial cultures were performed. …”
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Inversiones, transferencia tecnológica y rentabilidad de las empresas extranjeras de electricidad en Argentina. La sociedad de Electricidad de Rosario, 1910-1956 by Norma Silvana Lanciotti

“…Se analiza la evolución del capital, los ingresos, gastos y utilidades, la composición y fluctuación de las inversiones en relación con la transferencia de tecnología, así como las modalidades de intervención gubernamental en el sector con el objeto de determinar los factores que incidieron en la empresa y la incidencia de los cambios económicos en su evolución. …”
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Modeling PM2.5 Urban Pollution Using Machine Learning and Selected Meteorological Parameters by Jan Kleine Deters, Rasa Zalakeviciute, Mario Gonzalez, Yves Rybarczyk

“…Outdoor air pollution costs millions of premature deaths annually, mostly due to anthropogenic fine particulate matter (or PM2.5). Quito, the capital city of Ecuador, is no exception in exceeding the healthy levels of pollution. …”
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The Effect of Leverage, Financial Distress, and Transfer Pricing on Tax Avoidance (Empirical Study on Energy Sector Manufacturing Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange f... by Seffi Aulia Dinda Pratiwi, Fauzan Fauzan

“…The energy sector in Indonesia is particularly relevant due to its significant role in the national economy, characterized by complex regulatory environments, high capital requirements, and tax incentives that may encourage aggressive tax avoidance strategies. …”
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Modeling and Analysis of Actuators in Multi-Pump Waterjet Propulsion Systems by Shuli Jia, Yinuo Guo, Yuxue Liu, Dali Wei, Chong Qu, Liyong Ma

“…Waterjet propulsion, which generates thrust by ejecting water jets, has attracted significant attention in modern high-performance vessels due to its efficiency, superior cavitation resistance, and excellent maneuverability. …”
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Servicio, ambiente y calidad de restaurantes en Bogotá. Estudio comparativo de empresa familiar y empresa no familiar by José Bernardo Betancourt-Ramírez, Luzangela Aldana-de-Vega, Gonzalo Gómez-Betancourt

“…Por esta razón se decidió investigar si el desempeño de los restaurantes de propiedad familiar de la ciudad de Bogotá y los municipios al norte de la capital, son mejores en términos de servicio, ambiente y calidad que los restaurantes no familiares. …”
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Domestic Resource Mobilisation for Sustainable Healthcare Financing in Nigeria: A Review by Amina Idris Bello, Maryam Abimbola Jimoh, Abdul-Rasheed Olalekan Tijani, Hafsat Abolore Ameen

“…The Nigerian healthcare system faces persistent challenges, including inadequate funding, inefficiencies and limited access to essential services, particularly in rural areas. …”
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“Keenly aware of environmental issues, yet wavering in conviction”: Understanding the factors influencing the consumers' willingness to pay for green energy by Ankita Sharma, Kishore Kumar, Rishi Dwesar

“…The study incorporates three additional constructs: belief about the cost of GE, concern for the environment, and green human capital (GHC) to the existing TBP model. Quantitative methodology was used to collect survey data from 517 millennials. …”
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Latent tuberculosis prevalence in healthcare workers in Laos: a cross-sectional study by Sypaseuth Duangmixay, Siriphone Virachith, Judith M. Hübschen, Phitsada Siphanthong, Sakhone Suthepmany, Somphou Sayasone, Antony P. Black

“…Interferon gamma release assays (IGRA) can detect evidence of TB infection in otherwise asymptomatic individuals and are a good indication of LTBI. Laos, a resource limited country in southeast Asia, has limited data on TB prevalence in the general population or in healthcare workers. …”
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A multicountry evaluation of the Xpert MTB/RIF assay for the diagnosis of intrathoracic tuberculosis in children using alternative specimens (nasopharyngeal aspirate and stool): A... by Rindra Vatosoa Randremanana, Mathurin Tejiokem, Niaina Rakotosamimanana, Valérie Donkeng Donfack, Verlaine Bolyse Mbouchong, Mirella Randrianarisoa, Aina Harimanana, Jean Voisin Taguebue, Suzie Tetang Ndiang, Valère Itchy, Annick Robinson, Lovaniaina Ravelomanana, Mbola Rakotomahefa, Dina Ranoharison, Man-Koumba Soumahoro, Brigitte Gicquel, Raymond N'Guessan, Sara Eyangoh, Voahangy Rasolofo, Emery Flavien Akpafi, Marius Irie Bi Irie, Anabelle Bai-Orsot, Jaudel Francis Yuya Septoh, Serge Abogo, Mamy Serge Raherison, Andrianantenaina Rakotoson, Vaomalala Raharimanga, Patrice Piola, Paulo Ranaivomanana, Jean-Marc Collard, Gabrielle Prisca Emmylou Andrianah, Turibio Razafindranaivo, Reziky Tiandraza Mangahasimbola, Kathleen Victoir

“…Methods: Children under 15 years with suspected intrathoracic TB were enrolled in hospitals in these countries’ capitals. Samples for analysis included standard specimens (gastric aspirate or sputum), NPA, stools, with additional HIV serology, tuberculin skin test tests, and chest X-rays. …”
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Bluues_cplx: Electrostatics at Protein–Protein and Protein–Ligand Interfaces by Miguel Angel Soler, Rayyan Bassem Adel Yakout, Ozge Ozkilinc, Gennaro Esposito, Walter Rocchia, Christian Klein, Federico Fogolari

“…(1) Background: Electrostatics plays a capital role in protein–protein and protein–ligand interactions. …”
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Derechos de la mujer y espacios dignos by Maribel Aliaga Fuentes, Carolina Pescatori, Valentina Moura

“…En segundo lugar, a través del análisis de caso de PIGL (Programa de Interrupción Gestacional proporcionado por la Ley) del Hospital Materno Infantil de Brasília, capital de Brasil, se revela la precariedad y la improvisación de los espacios de salud para el aborto legal. …”
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Le Bureau municipal de la construction de Strasbourg, service administratif ou agence d’architecture ? by Hélène Antoni

“…The departments of Moselle, Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin were ceded to the German Empire from 1871 to 1918 by the Treaty of Frankfurt. As the capital of the Reichsland of Alsace-Lorraine, Strasburg has experienced very strong urban growth, the municipal office in charge of construction increasing from 12 to nearly 150 employees during this period. …”
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Pengaruh Modal Psikologis terhadap Persepsi Resiliensi Organisasi dalam Menghadapi Pandemi COVID-19 by Muhammad Farras Said, Dimas Aryo Wicaksono

“…Terkumpul sejumlah 332 subjek yang memenuhi kriteria tersebut. penulis menggunakan alat ukur Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ) untuk mengukur modal psikologis dan alat ukur Benchmark Resilience Tool-13B (BRT-13B) untuk mengukur persepsi resiliensi organisasi. …”
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Game changing electoral reforms and party system change? An analysis of the 2020 national assembly election in South Korea by Carl Joergen Saxer

“…The article further argues that while a regional voting pattern remains present, in particular in the Honam and Youngnam regions, there has been a shift towards a focus on the swing districts in the greater capital region, and that the move towards a two-party system is likely to continue in future elections unless changes are made to the electoral system.…”
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Aménagement forestier et lutte contre la pauvreté au Burkina Faso by Boukary Ouedraogo

“…This survey has covered 355 woodcutters of 24 villages located between 35 km and 250 km from Ouagadougou the capital city of this country. A preliminary approach of woodcutters’ income structure has revealed the magnitude of wood fuel income on their other income sources, and also the great contribution of this activity on the improvement of woodcutters’ living conditions. …”
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Perspectivas ribeirinha sobre os impactos da construção de usinas hidrelétricas no rio Madeira em Rondônia by Steven J. Rainey, Maura C. Araújo Rainey

“…The construction of the Santo Antônio and Jirau dams on the Upper Madeira River upstream from the state's capital of Porto Velho represents the latest of these transformations, one which has the potential to cause significant impacts on river environments and ribeirinho communities. …”
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EFFECT OF LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED CONSUMER GOODS COMPANIES IN NIGERIA by Adenike A OYEWUNMI

“…All 21 listed consumer goods companies make up the population; fifteen of these were specifically selected using a judgmental sampling technique for reasons based on their capital bases, their readiness of data for ten years (2014–2023), and their listing on the NGX. …”
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