Research works

Emerging Trends in Robotics and Automation for Sustainable Development in Nigeria

Nigeria faces significant developmental challenges in agriculture, healthcare, waste management, and infrastructure, which hinder progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Emerging trends in robotics and automation offer transformative solutions to enhance efficie...

Job Skills and Occupations: PRISMA 2020 Systematic Literature Review Screening and Analysis Dataset

This dataset contains the complete screening, eligibility assessment, relevance scoring, thematic classification, and methodological synthesis used in a systematic literature review on job skills and occupations. The review follows the PRISMA 2020 framework and is based on record...

Oxidative stress in pigs and opportunities with selenium-containing amino acids

Modern pig farming practices, characterized by highly-productive and fast-growing genetics, early weaning, and uncontrolled factors such as heat stress and various nutritional challenges, impose cumulative stress on the animal. Elevated concentrations of reactive oxygen species w...

Recovery of gait after ankle fracture surgery following early mobilization and weight-bearing

BACKGROUND: Ankle fractures are among the most common fractures in adults. Despite significant advancements in surgical techniques, the postoperative treatment regimens remain conservative. This study aims to objectively evaluate gait recovery following early mobilization and wei...

The Principle of Spatial Gradient Excess Screening Length, the Jeans Instance, and a Cross-Scale Applicability Map

Abstract A few nodes carrying most of the flux while vast regions remain quiescent is a spatial pattern that recurs from cities and wealth to stars and galaxies. We propose the principle of spatial gradient excess, which unifies such concentration under a single screened-field pi...

Perceived Environment and Socioeconomic Impact of Quarrying Activities on Residents in Abeokuta, Nigeria

Quarrying is an important economic activity that supplies construction materials and creates employment opportunities. However, its environmental and socioeconomic consequences on nearby communities remain a growing concern in many developing countries. This study assessed the pe...

ACCELERATING THE GROWTH OF COMMERCE IN NIGERIA: NACCIMA AS A VITAL PLAYER

This study examines the role of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) in accelerating commercial growth in Nigeria within the context of economic policy uncertainty, trade facilitation, and the implementation of the African Co...

A Defect–Convexity Filtration for Regular-Simplex-Faceted Polytopes: Exact spectra, gaps, re-entry, and quantitative realization thresholds

We propose a two-parameter framework for organizing convex polytopes whose facets are regular simplices or controlled perturbations thereof. The framework separates metric regularity of the edge set from strict convexity of the gluing. For a convex simplicial polytope P, we intro...

Integrating Islamic Values into School Management Practices to Enhance Teacher Collaboration and Organizational Effectiveness

This research study assessed the influence of an Islamic Values-Based Management (IVBM) intervention to enhance teacher collaboration and organizational effectiveness in elementary schools in Simunul, Tawi-Tawi. Using a quasi–experimental mixed methods design, the study examined...

Decolonising Liberal Democracy: Amílcar Cabral's Political Thought and the Reconstruction of Participatory Democracy in Africa

The persistence of democratic challenges in Africa has generated debates about whether liberal democracy, as inherited and practised across the continent, adequately responds to African political realities. While existing explanations often emphasise weak institutions, poor leade...

THE IMPACT OF INFLUENCER MARKETING ON DOMESTIC TOURISM DECISIONS AMONG HO CHI MINH CITY RESIDENTS IN VIETNAM: TESTING THE MODERATING ROLE OF INCOME

Abstract Influencer marketing has become an important source of information that influences domestic tourism decisions in emerging markets. However, there is limited research on the role of individuals’ economic conditions in explaining the translation of influencer attributes fr...

The Impact of Writing Instruction for English Language Learners in the United States: A Meta-Analysis

Abstract Writing is a cornerstone of academic success, yet English language learners (ELL) in the United States must learn to write while also developing English proficiency. Although descriptive reviews suggest that writing instruction can benefit these learners, no prior meta-a...

Establishment and genomic validation of novel patient-derived xenograft models for drug discovery in gastrointestinal stromal tumor

Abstract Most gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) patients develop clinical resistance to approved tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI). The development of effective treatment strategies for refractory GIST requires identification of novel targets for investigational agents and wel...

Mistreatment during facility-based childbirth in Benin City, Nigeria: A convergent mixed-methods study of prevalence and drivers

Abstract Background Mistreatment during facility-based childbirth undermines maternal health outcomes and trust in health systems, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Nigeria bears one of the highest global burdens of maternal mortality, yet limited large-scale mixe...

Job Skills and Occupations: PRISMA 2020 Systematic Literature Review Screening and Analysis Dataset

This dataset contains the complete screening, eligibility assessment, relevance scoring, thematic classification, and methodological synthesis used in a systematic literature review on job skills and occupations. The review follows the PRISMA 2020 framework and is based on record...

Liver Transplantation for Nonresectable Colorectal Liver Metastases

OBJECTIVE: To determine if stringent selection criteria could result long-term overall survival and to determine the proportion of patients that most likely were cured by the transplantation. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: Liver transplantation is a potentially curative option for pati...

Firm Growth and Financial Performance of Listed Consumer Goods Firms in Nigeria: The Role of Turnover, Equity and Total Assets

Firm growth is often interpreted as an indicator of corporate strength, yet expansion in sales, equity, and assets does not necessarily translate into superior profitability. This study therefore shifts the focus from the magnitude of firm growth to the quality and profitability...

Incidence and risk factors for rotator cuff retear after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in middle-aged and older patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Rotator cuff retear remains a major challenge after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR), particularly among middle-aged and older patients. This study aimed to investigate the incidence of retear and identify its associated risk factors in this patient pop...

Causal beliefs and behavioural self-evaluation in cardiac rehabilitation: a cross-national study in the United States and Japan

Abstract Background Patients with established cardiovascular disease (CVD) continue to face substantial residual risk of recurrent events despite optimal medical management. Beliefs about disease causation, particularly attribution to genetic versus lifestyle factors, may influen...

The Structural Mechanics of Geo-political Entanglement

This commentary research paper analyzes the critical geopolitical escalations in the Strait of Hormuz during April 2026, focusing on the strategic deployment of naval mines by Iran. It explores the thesis that the seemingly haphazard placement or "misplacing" of these mines was a...