CLOUD COMPUTING AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA by Hakeem Olayinka Hakeem Olayinka, Adetumilara Adepeju Dedire-Ampitan

“…The significant negative impact of firm size on ROA suggests that larger banks may encounter greater operational challenges that outweigh the potential benefits of cloud computing technologies. …”
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Change Detection Analysis and Deforestation Rates in Oluwa Forest Reserve, Ondo State, Nigeria by J.O. Mephors, O.S. Afolabi, O.M. Ogoliegbune, I.S. Adamu, A.R. Orunkoyi

“… Land use and land cover (LULC) intensified by the conversion of natural resources for food purpose, urbanization, and other socioeconomic benefits as affected forest reserves and made them undergo rapid, wide-ranging changes. …”
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The rural risk of digital exclusion: A case study of municipal digital health and social care services in Denmark by Barbara Fersch, Egon Bjørnshave Noe, Annette Aagaard Thuesen, Beate Langer

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AN ASSESSMENT OF PERCEPTION OF THE PEOPLE ON MALARIA PREVENTION AND CONTROL IN DONGA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF TARABA STATE by SILAS JOSHUA, SUNDAY EMMANUEL BAMISE

“…The study recommends that in a bit to improve malaria control measures, community members need to be educated on the relationship between mosquitoes and malaria, and the benefits of accepting cost effective preventive measures including early seeking of treatment from the health facilities or health personnel. …”
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KNOWLEDGE AND FACTORS INFLUENCING THE USAGE OF EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION AMONG STUDENTS OF TERTIARY INSTITUTION IN SOUTHERN SENATORIAL ZONE OF KADUNA STATE by AKPOKOS JAMES AMOS, JOY YAHAYA YODEL

“…Also, besides creating public awareness on the benefits of emergency contraception, this study also advocates for the inclusion of topics on the subject in the general studies curriculum of tertiary institutions. …”
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Spatial disparities and dynamics in the high quality agricultural development in Heilongjiang Province of China by Jingting Yu, Guanghao Wu

“…We construct a multidimensional evaluation framework with 19 indicators across four dimensions: green agriculture, quality and efficiency improvement of supply, agricultural structural coordination, and shared benefits of development. Using the Entropy Weighted-TOPSIS model, Dagum’s Gini Coefficient, and the Markov chain, the study quantifies the HQAD in Heilongjiang from 2013 to 2022, examining regional disparities and development dynamics. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activities of Different Types of Luting Cements by Sazan Sherdl Saleem

“…The conventional glass Ionomer cement (powder and liquid) showed superior antimicrobial activity, suggesting potential benefits for patients at high risk of caries. …”
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Ultra-processed foods and plant-based alternatives impair nutritional quality of omnivorous and plant-forward dietary patterns in college students by Svenja Fedde, Miriam Wießner, Franziska A Hägele, Manfred J Müller, Anja Bosy-Westphal

“…Abstract The health benefits of a plant-based diet may be outweighed by an increased consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) and plant-based alternatives. …”
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Internet of Things (IoT) technologies: features, development prospects and potential threats by Daria Margaza, Yurii Yurchenko

“…This paper provides a balanced overview of IoT's potential benefits and inherent risks, offering a unique contribution by integrating various perspectives from technology development to societal implications, while addressing underexplored areas of IoT security. …”
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Regulation of the Employment Status of Seafarers by Boris Jerman

“…Regardless of the above, the position of seafarers is still far from desirable as shipowners are trying to reduce their operating costs by cutting down on the number of crew members and their benefits. The situation of seafarers should not only be improved with appropriate legislation, but also with its implementation. …”
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Analysis of Healthcare Resource Utilization and Costs after the Initiation of Biologic Treatment in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease by Sue Perera, Shibing Yang, Marni Stott-Miller, Joanne Brady

“…Eligible patients were continuously enrolled in a health plan with medical and pharmacy benefits for ≥12 months prior to, and 12 months (primary analysis) or 24 months (secondary analysis) after index date (biologic initiation). …”
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Chronic hepatitis C course at elderly and therapeutic approach by M. V. Mayevskaya, M. A. Morozova

“…At solving a question of prescription of antiviral therapy for chronic hepatitis C to elderly patients it is necessary to represent clearly the balance of the possible harm and benefits as well as the probable consequences of treatment cancellation.…”
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Citrus Irrigation Management by Davie Mayeso Kadyampakeni, Kelly T. Morgan, Mongi Zekri, Rhuanito Ferrarezi, Arnold Schumann, Thomas A. Obreza

“…Extension growth in shoots and roots and leaf expansion are all negatively impacted by water stress. Other benefits of proper irrigation scheduling include reduced loss of nutrients from leaching as a result of excess water applications and reduced pollution of groundwater or surface waters from the leaching of nutrients. …”
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Adopting augmented reality into retailing mix strategy: Generation Z’s perspective in Egypt by Marwa Mahmoud Ibrahim, Rasha Ihab Nasr

“…The purpose of this research is to gain a better understanding of the benefits of including AR as part of retailers’ mix on customers’ behavioural intentions, considering the mediation effect of customer experience and the moderation effect of technology readiness. …”
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The differential impacts of team diversity as variability versus atypicality on team effectiveness by Neelam Modi, Alina Lungeanu, Leslie DeChurch, Noshir Contractor

“…These two approaches entail markedly different assumptions about maximizing team diversity’s benefits. Comparing short- and long-term outcomes provides important insights into cultivating and leveraging diverse teams. …”
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Conceptual and Simulated Semi-Automatic Urban Waste Management System using Global Systems for Mobile Communication and Customer Reliability Indices by L. Ogunwolu, A.D. Omiyale, O.O.E. Ajibola

“…The cost saving potential and environmental benefits of timely waste disposal of this scheme is thus demonstrable. …”
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The relationship between perception and landscape characteristics of recreational places with human mental well-being by Janina Vanhöfen, Talia Härtel, Giovanna Reichert, Christoph Randler

“…Abstract Being outdoors benefits both humans’ physical and mental well-being, but the reasons for this connection are difficult to pinpoint. …”
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Mechanisms of corporate digital transformation on asymmetric capital structure adjustment—the mediating role of information asymmetry and financial stability by Jin Li, Zijian Li

“…Furthermore, the study highlights that the benefits of digital transformation are particularly pronounced in non-state-owned enterprises, firms with high financing constraints, and labor-intensive industries. …”
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Knowledge, attitude and acceptability for long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods among women attending contraception counselling sessions: A cross-sectional study by Paridhi Gupta, Reeta Mahey, Neha Varun, Maninder Kaur, Arun Kumar, Satyam Yadav

“…Conclusions: There are still gaps of knowledge about benefits and safety of available LARC methods. To improve wide coverage and more acceptability of LARC methods, involvement of health care workers and addition of subdermal implants to contraceptive counseling should be considered.…”
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High order expression dependencies finely resolve cryptic states and subtypes in single cell data by Abel Jansma, Yuelin Yao, Jareth Wolfe, Luigi Del Debbio, Sjoerd V Beentjes, Chris P Ponting, Ava Khamseh

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