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Effects of Traffic Control Technology and Traffic Officers on Road Traffic Regulation in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State

This study investigated effects of traffic control technology and traffic officers on road traffic regulation in Ado-Ekiti. Specifically, it examined the perceived effectiveness of automated traffic control systems such as Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), traffic lights, speed c...

The Biomimetic Sampler: A Constraint-Based Ideation Exercise for Introductory Biodesign Education

Abstract This demo presents the Biomimetic Sampler: a constraint-based ideation exercise that introduces participants to foundational concepts of biodesign through two linked activities, observation and translation, conducted under time pressure. The exercise requires no prior ba...

Non-RA screening for systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases using a machine learning model based on physical findings and blood test data

Abstract Background In patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs), particularly patients with non-rheumatoid arthritis (non-RA), the incidence of severe conditions such as interstitial pneumonia and pulmonary arterial hypertension is high. Therefore, early refer...

Environmental Management Practices, Sustainable Architecture and Environmental Sustainability in Faith-Based Institutions in Nigeria

Faith-based institutions (FBIs) are increasingly recognized as strategic partners in promoting environmental sustainability because of their extensive physical infrastructure, moral authority, and community influence. Despite this potential, empirical evidence on how environmenta...

Single-fiber three-dimensional shape sensing via femtosecond laser inscribed orthogonal eccentric scatterers

Optical fiber sensors have emerged as a powerful platform for high-precision shape detection in soft robotics and minimally invasive medical devices. However, existing fiber-sensing architectures face a long-standing trade-off between device size and spatial resolution. This work...

Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2026–2027: Policy Statement

This statement updates recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for use of influenza vaccines and antiviral medications in prevention and treatment of influenza in children during the 2026-2027 influenza season. A review of evidence supporting these recommendat...

Labor Market Rigidity and Employment: Firm-level Evidence

Abstract We examine the effect of labor market rigidity on firms’ employment decisions in OECD countries using a rich firm-level panel dataset covering 164,048 firm-year observations. Exploiting intertemporal variation in country-level employment protection legislation (EPL), we...

Sphereplasty with 3D porous titanium microspheres for thoracolumbar vertebral compression fractures: analysis of clinical efficacy and safety profile of a novel technique

PURPOSE: Porous Titanium Microspheres (PTM)-based Sphereplasty has been recently proposed as a novel vertebral augmentation technique for thoracolumbar Vertebral Compression Fractures (VCFs), potentially promoting bony fusion and reducing long-term complications. This study aims...

Economics and Planning of Education in Kenya: Policy, Resource Allocation, and Equity Considerations.

This paper examines the economics and planning of Kenya's education system, with an emphasis on policy frameworks, financing strategies, enrollment dynamics, and equity challenges in achieving sustainable and inclusive educational outcomes. It analyzes the impact of significant r...

Designing Efficient Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells with Self-Assembled Monolayer Hole Transport Layers

Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) have emerged as highly versatile interfacial materials in perovskite solar cells (PSCs), offering tunable molecular structures, favorable energy-level alignment, high optical transparency, and minimized non-radiative recombination losses. With the...

Evidence of dengue transmission and a diverse Aedes mosquito virome on the Congo’s Angola border

Abstract Aedes mosquitoes are widely distributed across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and are major vectors of dengue (DENV), Zika, chikungunya (CHIKV), and yellow fever (YFV) viruses. While the high burden of malaria in the DRC receives considerable attention, arboviru...

The Impact of Energy Efficiency Technologies on Productivity in FMCG Manufacturing Plants in Sub-Saharan Africa

Energy efficiency has become a critical strategic priority for large manufacturing plants globally due to rising energy costs, carbon reduction targets, and increased sustainability expectations. This qualitative study examines energy efficiency strategies in large manufacturing...

AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF LANGUAGE USE IN GOVERNANCE, CRISIS RESPONSE, AND RISK MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION: EVIDENCE FROM SELECTED MARKET WOMEN IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA

Language serves as a critical governance instrument, shaping public trust, comprehension, and behavioral compliance during administrative and emergency situations. Despite increasing attention to public communication, limited empirical research addresses the interconnected roles...

The Association Between Intranasal Steroids and Length of Stay in Children With Orbital Infections

OBJECTIVE: Little is known about the use of intranasal agents in the management of orbital infections in children. This study aims to describe intranasal corticosteroid use in children hospitalized with orbital infections and to determine whether an association exists between int...

Digital-Twin-Driven Design and Financial Validation of a Collaborative Robotic Cell for Automated Chocolate-Bar Unwrapping in a Small-Scale Confectionery Plant

Manual unwrapping of chocolate bars in a family-owned confectionery in Monterrey, Mexico, is a labor-intensive process that produces inconsistent cycle times, high product damage, and elevated payroll costs. This paper presents the design, discrete-event and kinematic simulation,...

Correlation and Principal Component Analysis on Growth, Yield and Weed Parameters of Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) in Sudan Savanna, Nigeria

This paper aims to show the effects of correlation and principal component analysis on growth, yield and weed parameters of Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) in the Sudan Savanna, Nigeria. Kenaf has been used as a major source of fibres, paper, and other materials for many years. Th...

DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF LEG GUARD OF TWO-WHEELER FOR OPTIMIZATION OF WEIGHT AND STRENGTH

This study presents the design, explicit dynamic analysis, and material optimization of a diamond-shaped two-wheeler leg guard. A three-dimensional leg guard model was developed in CATIA V5 and analyzed in ANSYS 19.0 Explicit Dynamics under an impact condition against a fixed con...

Digital-Twin-Driven Design and Financial Validation of a Collaborative Robotic Cell for Automated Chocolate-Bar Unwrapping in a Small-Scale Confectionery Plant

Manual unwrapping of chocolate bars in a family-owned confectionery in Monterrey, Mexico, is a labor-intensive process that produces inconsistent cycle times, high product damage, and elevated payroll costs. This paper presents the design, discrete-event and kinematic simulation,...

Molecular genetics of skeletal muscle diseases associated with abnormal excitation–contraction coupling

Skeletal muscle excitation-contraction coupling (ECC) is a highly specialized process that converts membrane depolarization into contraction through tightly regulated intracellular Ca²⁺ dynamics. Recent advances in molecular genetics have expanded the spectrum of skeletal muscle...

Gastritis cystica profunda with early gastric cancer persisting for 9 years in the stage of high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia

Abstract Gastritis cystica profunda (GCP) is a benign lesion characterized by the submucosal proliferation of cystic gastric glands. It most frequently occurs in patients with a history of gastric surgery but is infrequently found in those with an unoperated stomach. While genera...