Lincoln University College

Organizational and Psychological Determinants of Nursing Performance: A PLS-SEM Analysis Among Registered Nurses in Saudi Arabia

Background Maintaining high nursing performance is increasingly challenging in modern healthcare systems due to heavy workloads, workforce shortages, and growing psychological demands. Although work-life balance has been recognized as an important organizational resource, limited...

An Intelligent Framework for Tooth Segmentation and Classification Through Fusion of Transfer Learning with Advanced Optimization Algorithms Using Biomedical Images

Background/Objectives: Dental health is an important component of overall well-being, and accurate tooth analysis supports several applications in dental imaging. Tooth segmentation is a crucial stage in digital dental workflows, particularly for orthodontic diagnosis, treatment...

Finch–Skea compact stellar configurations in Rastall gravity: structure, stability, and physical admissibility

Abstract We construct static, anisotropic compact-star configurations in Rastall gravity using the Finch–Skea metric ansatz and investigate how the Rastall coupling modifies the structure and stability of ultra-dense matter. We systematically analyze the dependence of the energy...

ENHANCING SMALLHOLDER AND RETAILER COMPETITIVENESS THROUGH EFFICIENT AND DYNAMIC VEGETABLE SUPPLY CHAINS IN CAMBODIA

The study examined strategies for improving the competitiveness of smallholder farmers and retailers through efficient and dynamic vegetable supply chains in Cambodia. The study was motivated by persistent challenges relating to fragmented marketing systems, inadequate post-harve...

ENHANCING SMALLHOLDER AND RETAILER COMPETITIVENESS THROUGH EFFICIENT AND DYNAMIC VEGETABLE SUPPLY CHAINS IN CAMBODIA

The study examined strategies for improving the competitiveness of smallholder farmers and retailers through efficient and dynamic vegetable supply chains in Cambodia. The study was motivated by persistent challenges relating to fragmented marketing systems, inadequate post-harve...

Comparative Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Autogenic Training, and Combined Therapy on Blood Pressure Among Older Adults with Hypertension: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Background Hypertension is a major chronic cardiovascular condition among older adults that contributes substantially to global morbidity and mortality rates. Mind–body therapies, such as progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) and autogenic training (AT), may help regulate blood pre...

A mutually reinforcing pixel-level deep network-driven explainable AI for biofouling segmentation and structural health monitoring in marine environments

Marine biofouling is a disadvantage to submerged structures because it reduces the hydrodynamic efficiency, the structural integrity, and the operational costs, hence the necessity of conducting accurate inspection and monitoring as part of marine infrastructure management.. Alth...

Agile project management capability enhances sustainable performance through the sequential mediation of agile leadership and strategic agility

Abstract Organizations face increasing pressure to achieve sustainable performance while remaining competitive in volatile environments. Although agility is widely recognized as being associated with organizational responsiveness, limited research explains how agile project manag...

Work-Life Balance and Leisure Engagement in Relation to Burnout among Nurses: A Comparative Study of Public and Private Hospitals

Background Burnout among nurses continues to be a major concern, with implications for patient safety, quality of care, and workforce stability. Work-Life Balance (WLB) and engagement in leisure activities are often considered protective factors. However, limited research has exp...

Patient Satisfaction with Nursing Services among Adult Inpatients at Pangkalpinang Hospital, Indonesia.

Background Patient satisfaction has become a key indicator of healthcare performance, encompassing not only clinical outcomes but also respectful treatment, effective communication, and adequate facilities. RSBT Pangkalpinang faces challenges in consistently meeting patients’ exp...

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND JOB CRAFTING AMONG INTENSIVE CARE NURSES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS

Transformational leadership has been attributed with proactive behaviors of nurses like job crafting; this gives staff a chance to re-invent roles in order to enhance patient care. Limited evidence on this relationship in intensive care unit (ICU) settings was found. The systemat...

Corporate Governance, Ownership Structure, and Aggressive Tax Planning of Listed Multinational Firms in Nigeria

AbstractThis study examines the relationship between corporate governance, ownership structure andaggressive tax planning (ATP) of listed multinational companies in Nigeria. Although there isevidence on the economic drivers of tax avoidance, the discipline effect of internal gove...

Firm-Level Financial Characteristics, Industry Structure, and Aggressive Tax Planning of Listed Multinational Firms in Nigeria

AbstractThis study examines how firm-level financial characteristics and industry structure shapeaggressive tax planning (ATP) among listed multinational firms in Nigeria. Motivated bymounting fiscal pressure and the disproportionate role of multinational enterprises in Nigeria's...

Corporate Governance, Ownership Structure, and Aggressive Tax Planning of Listed Multinational Firms in Nigeria

AbstractThis study examines the relationship between corporate governance, ownership structure andaggressive tax planning (ATP) of listed multinational companies in Nigeria. Although there isevidence on the economic drivers of tax avoidance, the discipline effect of internal gove...

Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Cardiovascular Disease and Their Sociodemographic Determinants Among Primary Healthcare Workers in South-East Nigeria

AbstractBackground: Cardiovascular disease, of which hypertension is the leading driver, is escalatingrapidly in Nigeria. Primary healthcare workers occupy a pivotal role in the prevention and earlydetection of cardiovascular conditions, but their effectiveness depends on their o...

Prevalence of Hypertension and Its Anthropometric and Behavioural Correlates Among Primary Healthcare Workers in South-East Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study

AbstractBackground: Hypertension is a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity andpremature mortality worldwide, and its burden is rising rapidly across sub-Saharan Africa.Healthcare workers, despite their proximity to health services, are themselves exposed to...

Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Cardiovascular Disease and Their Sociodemographic Determinants Among Primary Healthcare Workers in South-East Nigeria

AbstractBackground: Cardiovascular disease, of which hypertension is the leading driver, is escalatingrapidly in Nigeria. Primary healthcare workers occupy a pivotal role in the prevention and earlydetection of cardiovascular conditions, but their effectiveness depends on their o...

Prevalence of Hypertension and Its Anthropometric and Behavioural Correlates Among Primary Healthcare Workers in South-East Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study

AbstractBackground: Hypertension is a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity andpremature mortality worldwide, and its burden is rising rapidly across sub-Saharan Africa.Healthcare workers, despite their proximity to health services, are themselves exposed to...

Performance of Nursing Activities Score in intensive care units of a teaching hospital in a low-middle-income country: An observational study

Abstract Background Nursing workload in intensive care units (ICUs) plays a crucial role in determining patient outcomes, quality of care, and healthcare system efficiency. The Nursing Activities Score (NAS) is a validated tool used internationally to measure nursing workload and...

Socio cultural mediation is the link between achievement motivation, risk taking, self-efficacy and employee performance in MSMES

Purpose The aim of this study was conducted to determine the direct influence of the variables need for achievement, risk-taking and self-efficacy on performance, mediated by socio-cultural factors. Design/methodology/approach The study involved 60 respondents from various SMEs i...