Elective incisional hernia repair: lower risk of postoperative wound infection with laparoscopic versus open repair by Serene Si Ning Goh, Kaushal Amitbhai Sanghvi, Aaryan Nath Koura, Jaideepraj Krishnaraj Rao, Aung Myint Oo

“…Postoperative outcomes within a year such as recurrence, pain, infection, haematoma and seroma formation were compared between the two groups. …”
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Effects of Adulteration on Diesel Oil with Kerosene Fuel in Ghana by K.O. Boadu

“…The values obtained for these parameters after the analyses carried out are density at 15°C falls within 816-850 kgm3 ; the flashpoint was found to be within 48-73°C; distillation at 360 °C were in the range of 96-98°C and kinematic viscosity at 37.8 °C were also in the range 1.5-3.5 mm2 /s. …”
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The personnel management system of the organization in the conditions of martial law and the main directions of its improvement by Anastasiia Radchenko, Oleksii Dzhusov

“…This study explores the complex dynamics of personnel management within organizations functioning under martial law. …”
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Post-chemoradiotherapy adjuvant chemotherapy of rectal cancer by E. V. Ledin, A. V. Kochatkov

“…To present the analysis of available data on approach to pharmacological antineoplastic therapy at rectal cancer (RC) after chemoradiotherapy followed by surgical treatment, as well as within the «watch & wait» concept. Summary. The present time adjuvant chemotherapy is the standard of treatment for III stage rectal cancer after preoperative chemoradiotherapy and surgery. …”
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The Concept Of Matan Critism And Its Application In The Book Al-Tamyīz By Muslim Bin Ḥajjāj by Dzulfaidhi Hakimie Dzulraidi

“…The criticism of matn (text) is a process of determining the status of a hadith by identifying flaws within its text. This process is widely used in hadith studies, particularly in the science of ‘ilal al-hadith. …”
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TOTEMIC TABOOS IN ESAN-LAND: UNPACKING THE ROLE AND IMPACT OF TOTEMIC PRACTICES IN EWU KINGDOM, NIGERIA by Aigbokhan Nelson Ehimare, Patrick Charles Alex

“…The paper applied Conceptual Discourse as an analytical framework of exploration into the complicated web of totemic taboos within Ewu-land cultural topography. This study has largely consulted several primary and secondary sources in the conduct of this research. …”
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Seasonal Variations in the Composition and Distribution of Planktonic Fauna in the Eastern Lagos Lagoon, Nigeria by AS Yakup, KJ Balogun, GE Ajani, KO Renner, BO Bello, JA Nkwoji, JK Igbo

“…Samples of water and planktonic fauna were collected from twelve stations within the eastern axis of the Lagoon and analyzed using standard methods. …”
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Impact of knowledge management, knowledge sharing, and mental accounting on farmer performance in Sasi culture in Maluku Islands, Indonesia by Tri Handayani Amaliah

“…This study investigates how knowledge management, knowledge sharing, and mental accounting impact farmer performance within the unique context of Sasi culture in Maluku Islands, Indonesia. …”
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Assessment of Physicochemical Properties and Heavy Metals in Borehole Water Used For Drinking In Okada Town, Edo State, Nigeria by W.A. Raji, C.E. Anih, P.O. Obeta

“…The pH in the water samples is an indication of acidity and the WHO standard for pH value is specified within the range of 6.5-8.5. However the pH values obtained for the samples are A(4.37), B(4.44), C(5.06), D(4.86), E(6.40), F(4.25), G(5.95), H(4.53 ), I(6.61) and J(5.70). …”
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A Woman with Double Intra Uterine Device: A Case Report by Işık Gönenç, Zeynep Tuzcular Vural, Nurettin Aka, Can Ertuğrul Tüfekçi, Gültekin Köse

“… A 30-year-old woman, who applied to our family planning unit with her plain urinary system radiogram showing two T -shaped intrauterine devices within the pelvic region, is presented. The patient’s medical history revealed that a copper-T intra uterine device (IUD) had been inserted ten years ago, and that she had a normal vaginal delivery seven years after, when she was informed by her physician that her IUD had been expelled and she conceived afterwards. …”
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The Effects of Storage on Sachet Water Quality in Ogun State, Nigeria by ZO Ajekunle, VO Ojekunle, AO Eruola, FF Oyebanji, KA Olatunde, BT Amujo, OR Sangowusi, AA Adekttan, AG Taiwo

“…Ten brands of sachet water were collected within 24 hours of production and stored at ambient temperature. …”
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Authentic leadership for creativity and innovation: The moderating role of motivating language by Yuni Siswanti, Muafi Muafi

“…Motivation for the study: The study is carried out to fill the existing gaps on creativity and innovation by distinguishing both constructs, within the context of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia. …”
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Impoundments facilitate upstream invasion and introgression: Case studies of fluvial black basses (Micropterus spp.) in the southeastern USA. by Andrew T Taylor, Michael D Tringali, James M Long

“…Variation in spatial trends of invasion and directionalities of introgression across case studies provided insights into eco-evolutionary drivers. Within the riverscapes studied, proximity to impoundment appeared to influence invasion and introgression dynamics, and in one case, stream size was also influential. …”
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INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE ON NEWS CONSUMPTION AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN ILORIN by VICTOR OLUSEGUN BABATUNDE, OLUWAJUWONLO EMMANUEL AYANWALE

“…This research is framed within the foundational principles of the Uses and Gratifications Theory. …”
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The Burden of Cost in Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome: Predictions for the Next Decade by Christopher A. Jones, David G. Chapman, Peter Weimersheimer, Luca Fernandez, Oscar Alejandro Mesa, Christian Peters, Bart M. Vanaudenaerde, Mitchell C. Norotsky, Robin Vos

“…BOS affects half of all lung transplant patients within the first 5 years post-transplant, rising to the majority of patients (~80%) within the first decade following transplant. …”
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The Application of Koha Open Source Integrated Library System in Academic Libraries: A Case Study of Bishop Stuart University Mbarara. by Mutungisa, Kennedy

“…It was still observed that KOHA open-source ILS could be used for a lot more tasks within academic libraries. The major challenges encountered with the use of KOHA in libraries included: inadequate funding, inadequate managerial support, inadequate power supply, etc. …”
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The experiences and challenges of Doctoral Education in Public Universities compared by Ocan, Johnson, Marus, Eton, Adyanga, Akena Francis, Ayiga, Natal

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Integration of ground-based and remote sensing data with deep learning algorithms for mapping habitats in Natura 2000 protected oak forests by Lucia Čahojová, Ivan Jarolímek, Barbora Klímová, Michal Kollár, Michaela Michalková, Karol Mikula, Aneta A. Ožvat, Denisa Slabejová, Mária Šibíková

“…Field validation, which was conducted at randomly generated locations within the relevancy map, yielded an accuracy of 98.33%. …”
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Identifying neurobiological heterogeneity in clinical high-risk psychosis: a data-driven biotyping approach using resting-state functional connectivity by Xiaochen Tang, Yanyan Wei, Jiaoyan Pang, Lihua Xu, Huiru Cui, Xu Liu, Yegang Hu, Mingliang Ju, Yingying Tang, Bin Long, Wei Liu, Min Su, Tianhong Zhang, Jijun Wang

“…Abstract To explore the neurobiological heterogeneity within the Clinical High-Risk (CHR) for psychosis population, this study aimed to identify and characterize distinct neurobiological biotypes within CHR using features from resting-state functional networks. …”
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How can Blood Flow Restriction Exercise be Utilised for the Management of Persistent Pain Following Complex Injuries in Military Personnel? A Narrative Review by Luke Gray, Peter Ladlow, Russell J Coppack, Robyn P Cassidy, Lynn Kelly, Sarah Lewis, Nick Caplan, Robert Barker-Davies, Alexander N Bennett, Luke Hughes

“…The management of persistent pain and utility of adjunct therapies has become a clinical and research priority within numerous healthcare settings, including defence medical services. …”
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