Explanatory Remarks on the ICDP Operational Dataset: Geological Research through Integrated Neoproterozoic Drilling: The Ediacaran-Cambrian Transition (GRIND-ECT)
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Catherine V. Rose, Cindy Kunkel, Simone A. Kasemann
The GRIND project (Geological Research through Integrated Neoproterozoic Drilling), sponsored by the International Continental Scientific Drilling Program (ICDP), aims to establish a core archive of …
A trajectory of change in the Guiers Lake Basin, Senegal: applying the adaptive systemic approach to establish participatory governance for water security
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Djim M. L. Diongue, Rebecka Henriksson, Jai Kumar Clifford-Holmes
The Guiers Lake Basin in Senegal has undergone intensive changes through numerous water development initiatives such as water treatment plants for the Dakar drinking water …
ICDP Operational Report about drilling the Ediacaran-Cambrian Transition in Namibia and Brazil (GRIND-ECT – Geological Research through Integrated Neoproterozoic Drilling)
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Catherine V. Rose, Cindy Kunkel, Simone A. Kasemann
The GRIND project (Geological Research through Integrated Neoproterozoic Drilling), sponsored by the International Continental Scientific Drilling Program (ICDP), aims to establish a core archive of …
Measurement of Indoor Radon Concentration and Associated Health Risks in Selected Elementary Schools in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
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Emmanuel Akinbami Oyelade, R.I. Obed
Indoor radon concentration was measured in selected elementary schools across Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria, using passive diffusion cups fitted with CR-39 detectors. The rooms were …
The changing landscape of outpatient antibiotic prescriptions among advanced practice clinicians in the United States, 2011 and 2022
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Mohsin Ali, Guillermo V. Sanchez, Katryna A. Gouin
Objective: Estimate changes in antibiotic prescribing among advanced practice clinicians (APCs)-nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs)-compared to physicians in 2022 versus 2011 to inform …
District inspection visits and teacher performance in public primary schools in Nyakishenyi Sub-County, Rukungiri District. A cross-sectional study.
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Alicestidia Ensiyareta, Muhammad Ssendagi, Edmand Kabashaba
Background: The performance of teachers in public primary schools within rural areas has historically been shaped by a complex interplay of structural, policy, and socio-cultural …
Ethiopia’s Resistance and Resilience to Colonialism
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Wuhibegezer Ferede, Yechale Degu, Adane Kassie
Abstract The question of why a few nations, including Ethiopia, have successfully maintained their independence in the face of imperialist attempts of colonization remains a …
Case Report: An unexpected and rare metastasis from lung adenocarcinoma in a male patient: a case report
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Rahma Ayadi, Rahma Yaïche, Emna Braham
Background Breast metastasis from lung cancer is an extremely rare clinical event, particularly in men, and therefore remains poorly documented. Case presentation We report the …
Character Development and Community Development in Rural Areas in Lwajje Sub-County, Buvuma District, Uganda. A cross-sectional study.
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Florence Nanyanzi Kabanda, Doreen Akunda, Edmand Bakashaba
Background: Character development refers to the process of nurturing positive moral values and ethical behaviours such as honesty, responsibility, respect, integrity, and self-discipline. The study …
Workload pressure and employee performance at the Customs Revenue Division, Nimule Station, South Sudan. A cross-sectional study.
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John Apoi Dhukpiu Apoi, Dr. Sarah Kyaloba
Background: The scholarly interest in job stress and its link to employee performance dates back several decades and has evolved considerably across industrialised nations. The …
Organizational culture and employee satisfaction at centenary bank, Mbale regional branch. A cross-sectional study.
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Ivan Lubuye, Evelyn Hope Kyokunda
Background: The study aimed to assess the relationship between organizational culture and employee satisfaction at Centenary Bank, Mbale regional branch. Methodology: This study adopted a …
Affective commitment and employee performance in Kagadi District Local Government headquarters. A cross-sectional study.
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Andrew Koolya, Evelyn Hope Kyokunda
Background: The study aimed to examine the relationship between affective commitment and employee performance in Kagadi District Local Government Headquarters. Methodology: The study employed descriptive …
Implementation of Professional Conduct Policy Selected UPE Schools in Amudat Sub-County, Amudat district, Uganda. A cross-sectional study.
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Malika Chemasuet Mutiembu, Muhammad Sendagi, Edmand Bakashaba
Background: School Policy Implementation plays a central role in shaping institutional practices, professional standards, and performance outcomes in educational institutions. The study aims to determine …
Risk assessment and loan performance of KCB Bank, South Sudan: A cross-sectional study.
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Maduok Thiep Geng Aduong, Dr. Ssendagi Mohammad, Edmand Bakashaba
Background: Currently, banks have witnessed rising non-performing credit portfolios, which have significantly contributed to financial distress in the banking sector. The study aims to establish …
Beyond ‘Local’, ‘Alternative’ and ‘Community’: Conceptual Considerations About Media on the Margins
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Franz Krüger, Sarah H. Chiumbu, Herman Wasserman
The chapter considers three major approaches to non-mainstream media in order to set down some theoretical markers for the collection as a whole. The scholarly …
Media on the Margins: A Survey of the South African Landscape
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Franz Krüger
South Africa’s information landscape is marked by deep inequality that matches the wider socio-economic divide. The chapter provides an empirical overview of the media produced …
Hand to Mouth: Business Models in Local and Community Media
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Franz Krüger
Local and community media have struggled to achieve economic viability, leading to extensive scholarly, policy and public discussion in South Africa and internationally. Responding to …
Assessment of Natural Radioactivity and Associated Radiological Risks in Cements Produced and Used as Building Materials in Malawi
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Aeron Madalitso Anastanzio Nahuku, Alinue Musopole, Samson Nyirenda
This study assessed the natural radioactivity and associated radiological health risks of commercially available cement brands produced and distributed in Malawi to evaluate compliance with …
Chapter 7: Towards Design Principles of Nature-Based Solutions in Informal Settlements in Africa
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Jessica Thorn
Abstract As African cities continue to experience rapid urbanisation and face escalating climate risks, nature-based solutions offer a critical, yet underutilised approach for advancing urban …
Introduction: Congo Basin Resilience and Sustainability: From Past to Future
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Bila‐Isia Inogwabini, Birgit Ricquier, Aida Cuní‐Sanchez
Abstract This chapter introduces the 2025 Congo Basin Assessment Report, discusses the multiple definitions of the Congo Basin, defines the limits of the Congo Basin …