SINO-NIGERIA RELATIONS AND GLOBAL OIL POLITICS, 1999-2023: ASYMMETRICAL OR SYMMETRICAL? by RUTH O. OGUNNOWO, SAMUEL S. OJO

“… Nigeria's decreasing foreign investment has heightened Europe's and the USA's interest in investing amid this climate of uncertainty. However, China's quest for resources to ensure its energy security has countered this apprehension. …”
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Rapid Identification and Simultaneous Quantification of Aristolochic Acids by HPLC-DAD and Confirmations by MS in Aristolochia chilensis Using a Limited Biomass by Michael Araya, Samantha García, Marcia González-Teuber

“…The quantification limit for AAI was 0.138 ± 0.010 µg/mL, and for AAII, it was 0.558 ± 0.042 µg/mL.…”
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Joint Optimization of Berths and Quay Cranes Considering Carbon Emissions: A Case Study of a Container Terminal in China by Houjun Lu, Xiao Lu

“…Ports, key links in the supply chain, are embracing green innovation, focusing on efficient berth and quay crane scheduling to support green port development amid limited resources. Additionally, the energy consumption and carbon emissions from the port shipping industry contribute significantly to environmental challenges and the sustainable development of ports. …”
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Communication, Motivation, And Exemplarity: Building Performance Effectiveness Through A Family-Oriented Leadership Style by Nurma Puspitasari, Rissa Ayustia

“…This study aims to describe the application of a family-oriented leadership style in building employee performance effectiveness at the National Amil Zakat Institution of Membangun Keluarga Utama (LAZ MKU) Yogyakarta. …”
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The development of the University of Priština from 1969 to 1974 based on the writings of the student newspaper Novi svet by Miketić Uroš D.

“…The University commenced operations amid nationwide university reforms, yet these reforms produced mixed results locally. …”
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An Analysis of Indonesia’s Free and Active COVID-19 Vaccine Diplomacy by Raden Mas Try Ananto Djoko Wicaksono, Fajar Bambang Hirawan, Safendrri Komara Ragamustari

“…Amid a global rush for vaccines, Indonesia has had to compete with other countries to secure vaccines to protect its people from the infection of COVID-19. …”
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D,L‐3‐hydroxybutyrate in the treatment of glucose transporter 1 deficiency syndrome (Glut1DS) by Aya Amer, Kathryn Murrell, Liza Edmonds, Isaac Bernhardt, Rhonda Akroyd, Bryony Ryder, Callum Wilson, Emma Glamuzina

“…The best on and off D,L‐3‐HB measures of working memory (WMI) and processing speed (PSI) were compared to assess the efficacy. …”
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The value of indigenous knowledge for enhancing smallholders’ resilience to climate change and food insecurity: a case study of small-scale irrigation system in Niger by Abdoulkarim Issoufou Kalidou, Gubo Qi, Gabriel Kanuti Ndimbo, Bin Wu

“…The results revealed that an alternative SSI strategy is mostly based on internal agencies rather than externally supported and it serves as a tool to enhance household food and income security amid climate change. The empirical case allows us to assess the value of indigenous knowledge in agriculture by asking how local people can bring together ideas and resources to enhance SSI and build resilience to climate change. …”
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F. NIETZSCHE’S PERSPEKTYVIZMO SAMPRATA by Arūnas Mickevičius

“…In the article attempt to prove is done that the conception of perspectivism is ambi- guous and inconsistent because it is based an knowledge unattainable and lost „truth“. …”
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The aftermath of multiple trauma on a nation: unraveling Lebanon’s unique mental health struggle by Elie G. Karam, Elie G. Karam, Elie G. Karam, Mariam El-Jamal, Rayane Osman, Sana Toukan, Ghiwa Ishac Mouawad, Josleen Al Barathie

“…ObjectiveThis study examines the national prevalence of mental health disorders and their associated factors in Lebanon, specifically in the aftermath of the 2020 events, including the catastrophic events of Beirut blast and the concurrent financial meltdown amid the global pandemic.MethodsConducted between July and September 2022, the study interviewed a nationally representative sample of 1,000 Lebanese via telephone, using the Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI) system. …”
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High Rate Stormwater Treatment for Water Reuse and Conservation—Review by Saravanamuthu Vigneswaran, Jaya Kandasamy, Harsha Ratnaweera

“…Modern practices prioritize retention, infiltration, and groundwater recharge over traditional rapid drainage, reframing stormwater as a resource amid rising extreme weather events. In water-scarce regions, stormwater management offers dual-use potential for drinking and non-drinking applications, addressing freshwater scarcity exacerbated by population growth and climate change. …”
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Identifying the Fields and Mechanisms of Value Co-creation in Foreign Language Institutions Using Fuzzy DEMATEL Ranking Approach (Case Study: Tehran, Iran) by Seyed Mohammad Sobhani, Morteza Soltani, Mohammad Reza Fathi

“…Then, the Pairwise Comparison Matrix questionnaires were provided and distributed amid twelve career experts by theoretical and targeted sampling for the Fuzzy DEMATEL Method in pursuance of the ranking of Fields and Mechanisms. …”
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Optimizing Automotive Logistics Using MCGDM: A Data-Driven Approach to the Selection of Warehouse Location With Octagonal Neutrosophic Application by Kalaivani Kaspar, Palanivel Kaliyaperumal

“…This article addresses a scenario amid uncertainty, leveraging substantial data. Neutrosophic sets (NSs) emerge as a comprehensive tool for effectively managing the imprecision inherent in such data. …”
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Improving Super-Resolution in Face Images by Modeling Image Degradation Using Pairs of High-Quality and Low-Quality Images by Ahmad Dolatkhah

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The WHO’s 75th anniversary: WHO at a pivotal moment in history by Lawrence O Gostin, Roojin Habibi, Benjamin Mason Meier, Helen Clark, K Srinath Reddy, Jemilah Mahmood, Danwood Mzikenge Chirwa, Björn Kümmel, Winnie Mpanju-Shumbusho, Attiya Waris, Miriam K Were

“…Establishing health governance under the United Nations (UN), WHO was seen as the preeminent leader in public health, promoting a healthier world following the destruction of World War II and ensuring global solidarity to prevent disease and promote health. …”
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Recognizing Cognitive and Psychiatric Changes in the Post-Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Era by Adriana Carvalhal, Jean-Guy Baril, Frederic Crouzat, Joss De Wet, Patrice Junod, Colin Kovacs, Nancy Sheehan

“…Amid numerous complications that plague the health and quality of life of people living with HIV, neurocognitive and psychiatric illnesses pose unique challenges. …”
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Israel and Migration of High Skilled Workforce: Brain Drain and the Possibility of Replenishing the Market with High-Quality Human Capital by D. A. Maryasis

“…International labor migration is one of the most important elements of the modern global economy. Amid growing knowledge economy, migration of highly skilled specialists plays an increasingly important role. …”
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Fracture toughness and failure mechanism of high performance concrete incorporating carbon nanotubes by A. Khitab, S. Ahmad, Rao A. Khushnood, Syed A. Rizwan, Giuseppe A. Ferro, L. Restuccia, M. Ali, I. Mehmood

“…The enhanced performance of the whole mix lies on a single point that MWCNTs must be thoroughly disperse in the mixture. …”
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