In Memoriam: Elizabeth Ryan, EdD by Paula Termuhlen

“…Her contributions to the growth and development of future physicians spanned decades. Her simple motto of “work hard, be nice and earn your credibility” brought her the love and respect of those with whom she worked. …”
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Marriage and the Concept of Ubale, the Sanctity and the Ridicule: Ulale-Mobà as a Case Study by Oladiipo Ajiboye

“…Ùlále ̣ ̀ displays a long marriage process that could span two decades depending on the level at which a would-be bride is sighted by her suitor and approved of by her parents as found in ìnna síse ‘obligatory responsibility to in-laws’. …”
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Representative Metagenomes of Mesophilic Biogas Reactor Across South Korea by Darsha Prabhaharan, Young Wook Go, Hyunjin Kim, Seongcheol Kang, Byoung-In Sang

“…Abstract Biogas production through the anaerobic digestion (AD) of organic waste plays a crucial role in promoting sustainability and closing the carbon cycle. Over the past decade, this has driven global research on biogas-producing microbiomes, leading to significant advances in our understanding of microbial diversity and metabolic pathways within AD plants. …”
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Organizational commitment of employees as a result of job satisfaction by Ilić-Koderman Đurđijana

“…Given this statement, it is not surprising why in recent decades in professional and academic circles there is a growing interest in researching issues of how to improve, retain and motivate employees to invest their maximum efforts in achieving organizational goals. …”
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Notes from Field Work on the Ijemo in Abeokuta by Damilola Osunlakin, Toyin Falola

“…Notes adumbrated in this study consist of accounts that take the history of Abeokuta beyond the Sodeke era in the third decade 210 Osunlakin and Falola of the nineteenth century. …”
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Beyond buttons: repurposing of casein-based materials in education and industry—a review by Carlo Santulli

“…The abundance of waste derived from the dairy industry allowed casein to enter the field of material tinkering for design process. In the past two decades, extensive research has been carried out, in a more industrial sense, on the revival of casein-based materials, mostly, but not exclusively, for the production of formaldehyde-free products. …”
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Structural restoration of a historic palace in Italy by Paolo Foraboschi

“…This paper presents and explores the structural rehabilitation of a significant historical and monumental building, emphasizing the use of structural steel in architectural restoration and conservation. Over the past four decades, structural engineering has often underutilized steel, creating the need to showcase its potential in remodeling, retrofitting, strengthening, and preserving historical buildings. …”
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Portfolio Composition and Home Ownership Importance for the Wealth Distribution in Europe by Karolis Bielskis

“…The stylized facts provide evidence that household portfolios significantly concentrated in housing assets during the analyzed decade. Furthermore, the transition of households from renters to home owners contributed significantly to the changes in wealth inequality that occurred after the 2008 financial crisis. …”
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Oligarchic Hegemony in Elections: A Criminal Offense Undermining Integrity and Threatening Democracy in Indonesia by Asmak Ul Hosnah, Herli Antoni, Edi Rohaedi, Henny Nuraeny, Fauzan Azima Faturachman

“…The election of the President and Vice President serves as a fundamental pillar of democracy and a crucial moment in the democratic process in Indonesia. However, in recent decades, the hegemony of oligarchs has posed a significant threat to the fairness and integrity of the electoral system. …”
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Chaetophiloscia sicula Verhoeff, 1908 (Isopoda, Oniscidea), an invasive isopod currently spreading in North America by Katalin Szlavecz, Nathan T. Jones, Franck Noël, Pepijn Boeraeve, Pallieter De Smedt

“…The species is likely to expand in the USA in the coming decade. This study highlights that thorough, systematic surveys, using a variety of collecting techniques, are essential to address existing knowledge gaps on terrestrial isopod distribution and spread in North America and elsewhere.…”
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GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURE: A CATALYST FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA by Alexander Tunde OGUNTUASE, Temitope Esther OYENEYE, Jayeola OLABISI, Oluwapelumi Damilola OYEDELE

“… In the quest to unravel the intricate dynamics shaping Nigeria's economic trajectory, this study delves into the relationship between capital expenditure and economic growth over a three-decade period, spanning from 1992 to 2021. The ex-post facto research design was adopted, using historical data extracted from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) statistical bulletins. …”
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Lipopeptide adjuvants for antibiotics and vaccines: the future step in the fight against multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant pathogens by Chloé O. Sebilleau, Steven J. Sucheck

“…With the surge of antibiotic resistance in bacteria, the need for a larger arsenal of effective antibiotics and vaccines has drastically increased in the past decades. Antibiotics like vaccines can benefit from significant potentiation when used in combination with adjuvants. …”
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The Form and Content of Ọbasa’s Weekly Newspaper: The Yorùbá News by Clement Adeniyi Akangbe

“…Published weekly, Obasa – the Editor and Proprietor – successfully edited ̣ The Yorubà News ́ for over two decades from 1924 – 1945 when he died. Adopting the Diffusion of Innovations theory, this study examines the form and content of the newspaper. …”
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Coastal environmental changes in Ninh Thuan Province, South-Central Vietnam. by Bijeesh Kozhikkodan Veettil, Siham Acharki, Vikram Puri, Vanna Teck

“…The country's mangrove vegetation spans its entire coastline and has been depleted for decades in many regions. Notably, Vietnam's proactive stance on climate change mitigation received significant recognition during the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. …”
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Morphological evidence supports splitting of species in the North Atlantic Sebastes spp. complex. by Ingrid Marie Bruvold, Agneta Hansen, Arve Lynghammar, Hannes Höffle, Tanja Hanebrekke, Caroline Aas Tranang, Kjell Nedreaas, Einar Nilssen, Atal Saha, Torild Johansen

“…Excessive harvest through decades has led to a decline in the mature population of golden redfish (Sebastes norvegicus) in Norwegian waters, which is currently considered severely depleted. …”
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Rugose spiraling whitefly Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) by Vivek Kumar, Cindy L. McKenzie, Catharine Mannion, Ian Stocks, Trevor Smith, Lance S. Osborne

“…Being a fairly new species to science – identified less than a decade ago, not much information is available about this pest. …”
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Psoriasis: Unraveling Disease Mechanisms and Advancing Pharmacological and Nanotechnological Treatments by Miao M, Yan J, Sun Y, Liu J, Guo S

“…Miao Miao,1 Jiong Yan,2 Yujin Sun,3 Jia Liu,2 Shun Guo2 1Outpatient Department, Disease Prevention and Control Center of Tongshan District, Xuzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Dermatology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China; 3Dermatology, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Jia Liu; Shun Guo, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 155 Hanzhong Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210029, People’s Republic of China, Email [email protected]; [email protected]: Research into the pathogenesis of inflammatory skin diseases, including dermatitis and psoriasis, has yielded significant advancements in the last decades. The identification of age, gender, and genetic factors contributing to these complex conditions has been pivotal in developing novel pharmacological and technological treatments. …”
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Adébáyọ̀ Fálétí, Icon on Screen by Toluwanimi Ibikunle

“…A significant part of this presentation lies in the deliberate choice of actors whose off-screen personas already enjoy public acclamation as knowledgeable ‘masters’ or practitioners of Yorùbá culture and traditions. For over two decades of contemporary Yorùbá cinema practice, Adébáyọ̀ Fáléti ́ remained one of the most prominent and culturally renowned actors that filmmakers have used in portraying, presenting and accentuating different cultural values of the Yorùbá. …”
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Rugose spiraling whitefly Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) by Vivek Kumar, Cindy L. McKenzie, Catharine Mannion, Ian Stocks, Trevor Smith, Lance S. Osborne

“…Being a fairly new species to science – identified less than a decade ago, not much information is available about this pest. …”
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Ghanaian Settlers in Orimedu: Oju Ota, Gender, and Christianity in a Coastal Fishing Community by Adebayo Adewusi

“…However, over the past three decades, the Ghanaians have established a Christian community which has been largely accepted. …”
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