The effect of smart contracts (blockchain technology) on Jordan’s land registry and survey department for sustainable development by AbdelKarim Fawwaz AlBataineh

“…This research provides empirical evidence of blockchain's impact on sustainable development, offering a comprehensive framework for its application in land registries, particularly in developing nations. The findings hold significant implications for policymakers, land registry administrators, and technology implementers, underscoring the importance of integrating technological innovation within existing regulatory and institutional contexts to achieve sustainable economic, environmental, and social growth.…”
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EXISTENCE OF WIFE BATTERY AMONG TRADERS IN UGEP COMMUNITY OF YAKURR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA by NNANA OKOI OFEM

“… Wife battery remains a pressing global challenge, particularly in developing nations like Nigeria. Women, girls, who are affected suffer from mental illness, injuries that need surgical gynecological interventions and are risk for chronic physical and psychological health problems. …”
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Método multirresíduo de agrotóxicos em polpa de açaí empregando método QuEChERS modificado e UHPLC-MS/MS by Rafael Bel Prestes da Silva, Luana Floriano, Cleusa Fátima Zanchin, Franciele Fátima Machado, Júlia Antunes de Oliveira, Osmar Damian Prestes, Renato Zanella

“…The northern region of Brazil, particularly the states of Pará and Amazonas, concentrates the majority of açaí national production. Considering the possible use of pesticides in this species, this study aimed to develop a comprehensive method for the multiresidue determination of pesticides in açaí pulp, using a modified QuEChERS (quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged, and safe) method with analysis by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS). …”
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Health Inequalities in Under-Five Mortality: An Assessment of Empowered Action Group (EAG) States of India by Sarvesh Kumar, Damodar Sahu, Amit Mehto, Ravendra Kumar Sharma

“…**Methods:** Data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4) was used only for the EAG States of India. …”
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ILORIN EMIRATE TYPE OF ADMINISTRATION IN ISINLAND 1836-1947: A HISTORICAL ANALYSIS by ADOLARIN TUNDE AARON

“…The interview purposely included Obas such as Oba Solomon OlugbengaOloyede(Olusin of Isanlu-Isin), and Oba Adewuyi David (Allaa of Alla-Isin).While the secondary materials firm research institutes like National Archives Kaduna and other libraries were used. …”
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The importance of transportation networks and urban services in assessing the functional balance of human settlements: The case of the Makkah region in Saudi Arabia by Amani Derbali, Salma Dwidar, Amal Abdelsattar, Donia Abdelgawad, Abdallah Farhi

“…Our theory posits that Makkah Province is subject to the issue of urban primacy, evinced by the fact that the region receives a disproportionate share of the nation’s resources and services. This hierarchal study reveals potential gaps that require attention, as well as actions for the long-term preservation of the region’s urban balance, providing a more comprehensive understanding of future infrastructure amenities and services requirements. …”
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Measuring Islamic Modernity: Between Positive Alarms or Setbacks for Democracy in Indonesia by Imam Prayogo, Alin Fithor, Rosazman Hussin

“…The concept of Indonesia in making policies on state issues has resulted in a deadlocked relationship between its people and the concept of a state that tends toward the Dutch colonial nation. Islam is a characteristic of Indonesian society; however, the state does not use the concept in Islam. …”
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Global competitiveness research by Anđelić Slavica, Trišić Marko, Petrović Jovana

“…Productivity determines the standard of living of the country or a region, capital income, preservation of national wealth. Productivity also depends on the value of goods and services (e.g. of their uniqueness, quality) and the efficiency of their production. …”
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Optimal WSN Deployment to Measure Air Quality in Dynamic Multi-Source Dispersion Scenarios: A Case Study in Arequipa by Alexander Hilario-Tacuri, Alberth Tamo, Marco Pinares-Mamani, Walter Butron, Romel Jimenez

“…Finally, we present results from a case study conducted on the campus of the National University of San Agustín in Arequipa, Peru, demonstrating the practical application of our proposed methodology in real-world scenarios.…”
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Transformation in European Defence Supply Chains as Ukraine Conflict Fuels Demand by Roland Hellberg, Martin Lundmark

“…Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 triggered a surge in demand for defence materiel, prompting significant adaptations in manufacturing logistics to meet the needs of the Ukrainian armed forces; donor nations, meanwhile, were prompted to bolster their own military capabilities. …”
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RETRACTED: Protecting the Rights of Minorities under International Law and Implications of COVID-19: An Overview of the Indian Context by Nehaluddin Ahmad

“…While the Indian constitution guarantees autonomy to its religious minorities and promises minorities their freedoms, Indian democracy, which was once considered remarkable in scale and duration, has been weakened by the rise of xenophobic nationalism and threats to religious minorities. Even the safety and religious freedom of minorities have been compromised during COVID-19. …”
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TRENDS IN CHILD MARRIAGE IN AKURE METROPOLIS, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA by Justina Olufunke, Gbemisola Hannah ADEOBA

“… Child-marriage is a global problem that cuts across countries, religions, and ethnicities. Despite national laws and international protocols forbidding early marriage, this phenomenon is still widespread in many developing countries with a high prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa, especially in Nigeria, where it still persists. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of metabolic syndrome among people living with HIV in a medical center of Northern Taiwan by Chien-An Tu, Chien-Feng Kuo, Chun-Ming Lee, Chang-Pan Liu, Hsiang-Kuang Tseng, Tseng-Yu Huang, Chih-Chen Lin, Hsun Chang, Winter Yu-Ning Lee, Fang-Ju Sun, Zu-Yi Sun, Pei-Ching Lian, Ming-Wei Cheng, Alice Ying-Jung Wu

“…A cross-sectional study involving all people living with HIV (PLWH) aged ≥ 18 years who visited MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan between September 7, 2022 to January 31, 2023 was performed. A modified National Cholesterol Education Program ATP III definition of metabolic syndrome was used to define metabolic syndrome and body mass index was used as surrogate for waist circumference. 809 PLWH participated in the study, in which 81.3% of patients were on integrase inhibitor-based HAART regimen. …”
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Knowledge, Practice and Attitude of Women Regarding Breastfeeding in Thi-Qar Governorate-Iraq by Fatima K. Naeam, Amer Abdullah Sachit, Hayfaa M. Mones

“…Better educational initiatives are required to raise public awareness of its long-term benefits for the nation's health status. …”
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Fluctuations in Seminal Quality throughout the Year: How do Temperature, Humidity and Atmospheric Pressure Impact on Human Sperm Quality? by Nicolás David Ramírez, Andrea Tissera, Rosa Molina, Jose Olmedo, Héctor Guillermo Molina, Arnaldo Mangeaud, Ana Carolina Martini

“…Daily values of temperature, apparent temperature, humidity and atmospheric pressure were provided by the National Weather System and were calculated as the average of the 74 days previous to semen collection (spermatogenic cycle). …”
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Muhammadiyah Diaspora Diplomacy in Protecting Indonesian Migrant Workers in Malaysia by Muhammad Zahrul Anam, Ahmad Nubail Munir, Radiva Rusyda Hidayat

“…The media included two national media, Antara and Tribune, and two Islamic media, Suara Muhammadiyah and Republika. …”
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Examining authorship in publications in selected health professions education journals by Anusmriti Guragain, Pathiyil Ravi Shankar, Ian G. Wilson

“…BMC Medical Education had the maximum percentage of authors from low- and middle-income countries. Nations having most of the world’s population and medical schools are significantly underrepresented in publications in the assessed journals impacting diversity and inclusivity in HPE publishing. …”
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THE NEXUS BETWEEN POVERTY AND TEENAGE PREGNANCY IN ILORIN TOWNSHIP by HADIZAT AUDU SALIHU

“…In Kwara state, the situation is not different as the poverty rate in the state according to the report published by the United Nations Global Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index as of 2023 is 38.9%. …”
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JAJA WACHUKWU, 1918-1996: THE FIRST NIGERIAN MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO NIGERIA’S FOREIGN POLICY by ATAH PINE

“…Thus, as a foreign affairs minister, Nigerian foreign policy was characterized by a focus on Africa as a regional power and by attachment to several fundamental principles: African unity and Afrocentrism; capability to exercise hegemonic influence in the region: peaceful settlement of disputes; non-alignment and non-intentional interference in the internal affairs of other nations; and regional economic cooperation and development. …”
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NIGERIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE THIRD AND FOURTH REPUBLICS by Towoju Adedoyin John, Mohammed Idris Danjuma, Ibrahim O Salawu

“… Local governments are not independent unlike nation-states, which derives their existence and powers from the law enacted by a higher government. …”
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