Oath-Taking, Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution in Traditional African Society: The Izzi Example by Kelechi Johnmary Ani, Anselm Aleke Oyon

“…Over the ages, African men have continued to search for peace and security in their immediate environment. Hence, to ensure that man lives safely and peacefully, the forefathers of different African societies invented the culture of oath-taking as a means of survival. …”
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CORPORATE BOARD SIZE AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY DISCLOSURE AMONG LISTED INDUSTRIAL GOODS COMPANIES IN NIGERIA by Jimoh IBRAHIM, Emmanuel Taiwo AINA, Olubukola Olajumoke AKANJI

“…The study also recommends that industrial products companies should maintain an effective board size to oversee management and ensure that all actions align with the company's objectives. …”
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PRIVATE SECURITY SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM by BENJAMIN KOMMEY, SETH KOTEY, ERIC TUTU, DANIEL OPOKU

“…Most people go to great lengths to ensure there is a presence of security in their environment, often employing dedicated personnel to keep watch over them and their property. …”
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Addressing the limitations of the regulatory landscape in South Africa regarding advanced cell and gene therapies and related sectors involving human cells, tissues and organs by I M Viljoen, M S Pepper

“…During the last three decades, several jurisdictions have constructed specific regulatory frameworks to ensure these products’ safety, clinical efficacy and quality. …”
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BMP-Recommended Water and Phosphorus Inputs for Tomato and Watermelon Can Reduce Environmental Losses of Phosphorus and Save Water by Sanjay Shukla, Gregory S. Hendricks, Thomas A. Obreza, Willie G. Harris

“…However, given the adverse impacts on watermelon yield due to lower than sufficient levels of K, further research is needed to evaluate the fertilizer recommendations for watermelon, especially K2O rates, to ensure economic viability of farms. Our results showed that adoption of BMP-recommended P rates as a BMP did not reduce crop yield and improved water quality. …”
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Appraising the Pile Settlement Rates by Support Vector Regression Optimized Using the Novel Optimization Algorithms by Argyros Maris

“…To ensure the safety of constructions such as bridge-owned structures, they must be immunized for the operational period. …”
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ELECTRICAL ARC FLASH SAFETY DETECTION IN POWER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK by AMAKIRI OKILO FRIDAY, AGHAUKWU CELESTINE NONSO, SIMON ITA OKISAK

“… This paper seeks to investigate the safety issues surrounding Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE) distribution network and the steps taken by the management to ensure that all employee’ health and safety issues are protected. …”
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THE IMPACT OF AUDIT QUALITY ON FIRM’S PERFORMANCE OF LISTED CONSUMER GOODS FIRMS IN NIGERIA by Fatima Shehu Giwa, Prof. Benjamin Kumai Gugong, Gloria Pam Dachomo

“…Hence, shareholders are advised to ensure that their firms are audited by good audit firms that provides more independent, accurate and efficient audit services. …”
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ISSUES AND CAHALLENGES CONFRONTING STUDENT-MOTHERS ENROLLED FOR NCE PROGRAMME; CASE STUDY OF GOMBE STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, BILLIRI by IDRIS ABUBAKAR, ABUBAKAR BALA, ABDULLAHI AHMED

“…The research will be of paramount important to stakeholders like: Student-mothers, lecturers, parents, husband, and government at large in providing support services such as childcare and counselling for mothers to ensure their academic success. …”
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Determining Appropriate Strategy for Managing the Energy Production System in the Presence of Renewable Energy Sources and Improved Intelligence Method by Amir Sohel, Md Faisal Bin Ashab

“…In recent years, changing the structure and decentralizing management of energy systems have been started as a serious movement in many countries and past experience in this field has demonstrated that relying on market mechanism to ensure the adequacy of energy production and supply in the long run lacks efficiency. …”
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Building Coastal Dunes with Sea Oats and Surrogate Wrack by Natalie Hooton, Debbie L. Miller, Mack Thetford, Sean Claypool

“…Managers have tried commercial fertilizers and water-absorbing gels to ensure planted sea oats survive and thrive, but these products are not always effective and can be expensive. …”
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Análisis de redes de gobernanza en destinos turísticos: una aplicación práctica by Oswaldo Ledesma González

“…En este contexto, se analiza la renovación del espacio público de un destino turístico maduro desde la perspectiva de las redes de gobernanza. …”
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Applied Comparison of Meta-analysis Techniques by Li Wang, Colin Lewis-Beck, Elyse Fritschel, Erdem Baser, Onur Baser

“…However, proper study and model selection are important to ensure the correct interpretation of results. Basic meta-analysis models are fixed-effects, random-effects, and meta-regression.…”
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Influencing Factors In-Hospital School Education: Exploring the Context From the Teacher’s Perspective by Francisca Jiliberto, Nair Zárate Alva

“…Understanding the unique context of HSs is crucial for stakeholders and policymakers to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all.…”
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FARMERS-HERDERS CONFLICTS AND FOOD INSECURITY IN NIGERIA by DAUPAMOWEI HENRY ASANEBI

“…Furthermore, given the rise in tensions between farmers and herdsmen and the significant implications for the nation, the study recommends the Nigerian government enact stringent agricultural policies that support agricultural activities in order to ensure food security while also providing grazing lands for herders in their area. …”
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Advances and challenges in platelet counting: evolving from traditional microscopy to modern flow cytometry by Chen Yong, Hu Yonggang, Hu Hai

“…Despite the significant improvements in efficiency and standardization brought about by automation, traditional blood smear microscopic examination (PLT-M) remains indispensable in specific scenarios, such as low platelet counts or abnormal platelet morphology, to ensure the accuracy and reliability of platelet counting results from automated methods.…”
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RELATIVE EFFICACY OF THE CAPITAL MARKET OVER THE MONEY MARKET IN A GROWTH-FINANCING ECONOMY by Adedeji Daniel Gbadebo

“…The paper recommends that the government should ensure it extends the on-going market reforms to increase the sophistication of the financial market and make it more globally competitive. …”
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The Effect of Biofouling on Cement based Concrete Substrate: Insights from Microfouling and Macrofouling Growth by Abdi Perdanawati Rizqi, Risdanareni Puput, Setiamarga Davin H.E., Jaya Ekaputri Januarti

“…Protective approaches, including antifouling coatings, surface treatments, and advanced materials resistant to bioadhesion, are essential to prolong the lifespan and ensure the durability of marine concrete structures exposed to both biofilm formation and macrofouling.…”
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The effects of commercialisation on urban heritage in Tianjin: a study of citizens’ livelihood in the Five Avenues (Wudadao) historical district by Xiaochen Liu

“…This research identifies practices that strike a balance between fostering an economically vibrant district and ensuring that heritage conservation remains at the forefront of development efforts. …”
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Exploring why and how commercial organizations contribute to OpenStreetMap by Héctor Ochoa-Ortiz, Barbara Re

“…OSM should, in turn, provide a space where those self-motivations can be turned into social good and, at the same time, achieve an inviting space for all stakeholders (including commercial organizations) to ensure project sustainability, without falling into the tragedy of the commons.…”
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