Boko Haram and Niger Delta Avengers: unraveling the greed-need-creed spectrum in Nigeria’s security-development nexus by James Ojochenemi David

“…In addition, this study combines the analytical potential of the Rational Choice and Root Cause theories (2RCs) to illuminate how the greed-need-creed spectrum can help in deepening the understanding of the security-development nexus in Nigeria, especially regarding the two insurgencies in question.ResultsFindings reveal a complex interplay between economic inequality, underdevelopment, and governance deficits across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones. …”
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Machine learning insights into scapular stabilization for alleviating shoulder pain in college students by Omar M. Mabrouk, Doaa A. Abdel Hady, Tarek Abd El-Hafeez

“…Abstract Non-specific shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal condition, especially among college students, and it can have a negative impact on the patient’s life. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of meat hygiene among slaughterhouse workers and retail meat sellers in Bangladesh by Md Asibul Hasan, Md Bashir Uddin, Syed Sayeem Uddin Ahmed

“…Inadequate handling of raw meat leading to cross-contamination, often stemming from insufficient knowledge and practices among meat handlers, poses a significant global health challenge, especially in developing nations where food-borne diseases are prevalent. …”
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Efficacy and safety of immunotherapy in locally advanced or metastatic pulmonary lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma: a multicenter retrospective study by Xiongwen Yang, Yi Xiao, Yubin Zhou, Hao Hu, Huiyin Deng, Jian Huang, Maoli Liang, Zihao Yuan, Longyan Dong, Shaohong Huang

“…The efficacy and safety of immunotherapy in pLELC, especially in second-line settings, remain inadequately explored. …”
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New graduate nurses' experiences with and perceptions of their mental health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic: An interpretive description study protocol. by Robin D Burry, April Pike, Joy Maddigan, Peggy Rauman, Holly Burford, Joanne Smith-Young, Vernon Curran

“…Currently, healthcare authorities rely on new graduate nurses to help fill gaps in staffing; however, novice nurses are especially vulnerable to workplace illnesses, with the recent pandemic contributing to this risk. …”
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Interference between Redroot Pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus L.) and Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.): Growth Analysis. by Xiaoyan Ma, Hanwen Wu, Weili Jiang, Yajie Ma, Yan Ma

“…Understanding of its interference impact in crop field will provide useful information for weed control programs. The effects of redroot pigweed on cotton at densities of 0, 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, and 8 plants m(-1) of row were evaluated in field experiments conducted in 2013 and 2014 at Institute of Cotton Research, CAAS in China. …”
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Factors measuring the readiness of teacher educators’ to use web 2.0 technologies by Saira Soomro, Arjumand Bano, Yonis Gulzar, Golooba Moses

“…Abstract Web 2.0 has opened many opportunities and avenues in education, especially in tertiary education. The open nature of Web 2.0 has enabled teachers and students to access, share, collaborate, and communicate knowledge around the world with just one click. …”
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Effectiveness of Phosphorous acid, Bacillus subtilis and Copper Compounds on Apple cv. Gala with M9 Rootstock in the Control of Fire Blight by Ayşegül Gür, Kubilay Kurtuluş Baştaş

“…Copper compounds are used extensively in disease control programs and they can cause toxicproblems in terms of plant and environmental health. …”
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Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders in the context of the SARS-COV-2 pandemic by R. Kaladytė Lokominienė

“…., for adjusting or checking deep brain stimulation programming, battery failure, levodopa duodenal pump treatments, botulinum toxin therapy), and patients should be encouraged to use sports equipment available at home and /or play virtual reality games. …”
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Digital Competence of Young Adults in Poland by Małgorzata Ćwiek, Katarzyna Maj-Serwatka

“…The respondents are aware of their insufficient skills, especially in the area of digital content creation (skills connected with programming). …”
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The Relationship Between HIV/AIDS Knowledge and Stigmatizing Attitudes Towards People Living with HIV/AIDS: An Educational Intervention Study by Yapıcı O, Çağlar Y

“…Future actions could include integrating similar programs into routine training for healthcare workers, patient education initiatives, and community outreach. …”
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STRATEGIC INNOVATION IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF MICROECONOMICS OF SMALLAND MEDIUM-SCALE ENTERPRISES by S. Zappala

“…The purpose of the article is to examine the problems and prospects of small- and medium-scale business development, to substantiate the importance of partnerships development between small and medium enterprises and the sphere of education, particularly higher education, as a source for innovative projects and programs and for generating ideas of the economies development prospects. …”
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Investigating the Prevalence of Undiagnosed Diabetes and Its Associated Factors Among Healthcare Workers: A Cross-sectional Study in South of Iran by Ali Zamani, Kasra Assadian, Seyed Jalil Masoumi, Nadia Mohammadi Dashtaki, Fariba Moradi Ardekani, Elahe Mansouriyekta, Alireza Mirahmadizadeh

“…Conclusions: Although lower than national estimates, over one-quarter of diabetic cases among health workers remained undiagnosed, highlighting the need for improved screening, especially in high-risk groups. Expanding screening programs, raising health literacy, and increasing community access to preventive services are essential steps in addressing the public health issue of undiagnosed diabetes.…”
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Consumer-level intervention strategies can yield significant food safety benefits along meat chains in sub-Saharan Africa by Oluwadara Alegbeleye, Ioannis Savvaidis

“…Consumers and food handlers, especially in home and hospitality settings, are however typically the last link before consumption, making interventions targeting them essential. …”
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Contribution of Universal Primary Education Towards Girl Child Education in Kitumba Sub-County Kabale District. by Ishimwe, Jonan

“…The researcher recommends targeted interventions such as community sensitization on the importance of girls' education, improving school infrastructure (especially sanitation facilities), and implementing programs that help girls overcome gender-specific barriers. …”
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Effective methods for population control in dogs and cats in the municipality of Salinópolis, Pará by Agnes Maynara de Oliveira, Luma Alves Dias Siqueira, Ricardo Luis Santana, Gerônimo da Silva Cabral, Yvana Carla Hadad, Edelvan Soares da Silva, Luiz Monteiro da Silva Junior, Luiz Fernando Moreira, Maridelzira Betânia Moraes David, Elaine Lopes de Carvalho

“…Surgical sterilization, along with educational programs aimed at the populace, promotes awareness among owners regarding responsible ownership and can largely solve these problems, especially through greater incentives from public policies. …”
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Social media use and online prosocial behaviour among high school students: The role of moral identity, empathy, and social self-efficacy by Sadam Fajar Shodiq, Syamsudin Syamsudin, Asep Dahliyana, Imas Kurniawaty, Aiman Faiz

“…The results of the study will be essential for the development of students’ prosocial behaviour on the Internet in schools through various educational programs, especially in the context of online interactions; provide a solid foundation for the creation of educational programs that help reinforce moral and ethical values, as well as improve students’ empathy and social self-efficacy skills.…”
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Influence of Pt nanoparticles modified by La and Ce oxides on catalytic dehydrocyclization of n-alkanes by A.H. Samia, M.S. Mohammed, S. Faramawy, S.A. Ahmed, H.B. Ahmed

“…Physicochemical characterization of the solid catalysts such as, surface area (SBET), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), hydrogen-temperature programed reduction (H2-TPR), hydrogen-temperature-programed desorption (H2-TPD), CO2-TPD, NH3-TPD, high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were depicted. …”
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Socioeconomic dynamics of beedi rolling in a Southern Indian state: implications for tobacco control by Praveen Kumar, Muralidhar M. Kulkarni, Eshwari K., Yash Alok, Satish Kumar, Rohith Bhagawath, Radhika Nayak, Priyanka Bantwal, Ambigai Rajendran, Mark Goodchild, Praveen Sinha

“…Prominent issues include inadequate social security, limited access to government programs, and family vulnerability. This study highlights the need for comprehensive support for beedi rollers in coastal Karnataka, especially older rollers, and emphasizes the importance of tailored skill-development programs to improve their well-being.…”
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Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy in the Study of Colonic Mucosa in IBD Patients: A Review by Francesca Salvatori, Saverio Siciliano, Francesco Maione, Dario Esposito, Stefania Masone, Marcello Persico, Giovanni D. De Palma

“…Moreover, CLE can be used in surveillance programs especially in high-risk patients. This report aims to evaluate the current data on the application of confocal endomicroscopy in clinical gastroenterology and particularly in the study of colonic mucosa in UC patients.…”
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