Hate the Sin and Not the Sinner: Addressing Unfair Discrimination Against Ex-Convict Job Applicants in Kenya and Insights From International Law
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Johana Kambo Gathongo
The Kenyan criminal justice system is founded on the principle of restorative justice, which serves as an instrument for societal transformation aimed at fostering positive …
Developing a Campus Blended Learning Framework to Improve Adoption in Higher Educational Institutions in Southwestern Uganda
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Moreen Kabarungi, Ntwari Richard, Annabella Habinka Ejiri
Despite the potential benefits of blended learning in higher education, adoption rates in Ugandan universities remain critically low at 29.1%, with significant barriers including inadequate …
Peer Review Report For: The Effect of Teachers’ Housing Conditions on Teachers’ Attitude Towards Work in Government-Aided Secondary Schools in Kyeizooba Sub-County, Uganda [version 1; peer review: 1 not approved]
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Kate Kyompaire, Gideon Too, Val Hyginus Udoka Eze
Background Globally, declining teacher performance has been associated with absenteeism, inadequate preparation, and low motivation, often driven by poor remuneration and unfavorable working conditions. In …
Peer Review Report For: Eye health promotion in multi-sectoral settings: A systematic review of intervention types and effectiveness [version 1; peer review: 1 approved]
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Hlabje Carel Masemola, Sphamandla Josias Nkambule, Olivia Baorapetsi Baloyi
Background Multi-sectoral settings such as hospitals, health care centres, clinics, schools, workplaces, community events, and online platforms play an important role in reaching individuals from …
The Occupational Indemnity Insurance Modelling: Brighton Mahohoho XGBoost Probabilistic Automated Actuarial Reserving-Pricing-Underwriting
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Brighton Mahohoho, Charles Chimedza, Florance Matarise
This paper introduces the IFRS 17-Compliant Brighton Mahohoho Probabilistic Framework for Inflation-Adjusted Frequency-Severity Modeling in Occupational Indemnity Insurance, integrating AI-driven actuarial methodologies for loss reserving, …
Modeling of Energy Stored by a Pumped Storage Power Plant Using Wind Energy and Meteorological Data in Cameroon
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Essoumam Nkanga Eddy Rodrigues, Bissai Fontaine Dubois, Fouda Mbanga Bienvenu Gael
The particularity of renewable energy is its intermittency.One of the ways to make these sources exploitable is to propose efficient storage methods.This study develops a …
Experimental and Numerical Optimization of Biogas Energy Production Using the RSM Method
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Othmane Maakoul, Abdellah Boulal
This study aims to optimize biogas production at the laboratory scale using a batch-mode bioreactor and Response Surface Methodology (RSM).The main objective is to assess …
Cross-Cultural Communication Challenges in Global Business: How Cultural Differences in Communication Styles Affect Internation-al Collaboration
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Vivian Claire Okeke
This study examines cross-cultural communication issues in global business, with special attention to the impact of cultural variation in communication style on the effectiveness of …
Peer Review Report For: Spigelian Hernia: Diagnostic Challenges And Therapeutic Approaches: Report of Fourteen Clinical Cases [version 1; peer review: 2 not approved]
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Aymen Mabrouk, Oumayma Fatnassi, Mortadha Boukhchim
Background Although Spigelian hernia is rare, it should not be underestimated because of its significant risk of strangulation. The scarcity of studies and the absence …
Peer Review Report For: Case Report: Binocular blindness in reversible posterior encephalopathy syndrome revealing lupus [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 1 approved with reservations]
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Olfa Hammami, Jihene Guissouma, Insaf Trabelsi
Optic neuropathy is very rare and exceptionally inaugural in systemic erythematous lupus erythematosus (SLE), and posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a novel clinical disorder. …
Peer Review Report For: Secondary data analysis of the distribution and determinants of maternal and child health outcomes across Kenya’s 47 counties [version 1; peer review: 1 approved with reservations]
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Vincent Okungu
Introduction There are 47 semi-autonomous counties in Kenya that are in-charge of financing and delivery of healthcare. Although reports exist that demonstrate how the counties …
Peer Review Report For: Microbial dynamics, risk assessment and sensory evaluation of metata ayib (traditional spiced fermented cottage cheese) [version 1; peer review: 1 approved with reservations]
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Mulugojjam Adugna, Berhanu Andualem
Introduction: Different traditional fermented foods and beverages made from various components are available in Ethiopia. Metata ayib, a traditional fermented dairy product, is created by …
Interdisciplinary Analysis of Machine Learning Applications: Focus on Intent Classification
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Nabila Khouya, Asmaâ Retbi, Samir Bennani
Given the rapid growth of machine learning publications on platforms such as arXiv, there is a need for systematic approaches to understand their objectives and …
Prepaid Billing System and Customer Satisfaction in Water Service Delivery in Uganda: Evidence from Bushenyi Ishaka Municipality
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Joannes Tumusiime, Michael Nyasimi Manyange, Nyakundi Andrew
Background The adoption of prepaid billing systems by water utilities in developing economies is a significant management initiative. Understanding its impact on customer satisfaction is …
A Residual Temporal Convolutional with Attention Neural Network for Electromyogram-Based Hand Gesture Recognition
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Rachid Namane, Elhocine Boutellaa, Sif Eddine Salem
Electromyography (EMG)-based hand gesture classification is a developing core technology for designing intuitive and responsive human-computer interaction, notably for prosthetic control.EMG signals, which reflect muscle …
Validation of the Arabic version of the smoking cessation motivation questionnaire among Tunisian student smokers
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Selma Gallas, Héla Ghali, Houyem Said Latiri
Background Smoking remains a major public health problem, particularly among Tunisian health students, with a prevalence of 26%. Assessing motivation to quit smoking requires tools …
Adopting Artificial Intelligence in Small And Medium Enterprises: Exploring Administrative Challenges and Strategic Pathways For Effective Implementation
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Abdullahi Umar Nasiru, Godsent Osimokha Achief, Kingsley Senior Sarpong Abeyie
Researchers increasingly recognise Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a transformative force in organisational management, yet Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) face unique challenges in adopting these …
Demographic Characteristics and Dietary Patterns Among Adoles-cents In Daura, Katsina State, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Assessment Using 24-Hour Dietary Recall
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Abubakar Mannir Rawayau, Armayau Bello, Amina Ibrahim Shehu
Adolescence is a critical period for nutritional interventions; however, there is a paucity of data on dietary habits among Nigerian adolescents. To drive a specific …
Development of an AI-Based Model for Predictive Maintenance of Software Systems
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Sylvia Na'anzoem Dagor, Chinmuk Stephen Damulak, A. Samuel Kile
Software failures have been on the rise recently, leading to operational shortcomings and substantial financial losses. One primary reason is a lack of a diligent …
Chapter 4. Codes Of Corporate Governance
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Samuel Ejiro Uwhejevwe-Togbolo, Ajueyitse Martins Otuedon, Austin Onome Amughoro
Learning ObjectivesBy the end of this chapter, students should be able to: 1. Define and explain the role of shareholders in corporate governance. 2.Identify different …