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Self-Management of learning plays a fundamental role in higher learning by improving student’s intention to use M-learning systems for academic purposes. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of Self-Management of learning on the intention to use M-learning systems in Ugandan universities. A cross sectional survey methodology was employed to collect data from 370 students selected from two different universities in Ugandan universities on the variables of study. Results of correlation and regression analysis indicated that a positive and significant relationship exists between Self-Management of learning and intention to use M-learning systems. These findings have theoretical implications for intention to use M-learning systems by aligning Self-Management of Learning as a Significant Predictor of intention to use M-learning systems. The findings also have practical interventions designed at enhancing student’s intention to use of M-learning systems which implies that universities should ensure that students are able to control their learning activities. The more the learner controls their own activities, the more successful learning will occur.

This study was anchored on the proposition that proper utilization of competencies creates proficiencies that build a niche for the firm. The study sought to make a contribution by focusing on how competencies can be crafted by it to knowledge management in an integrated structure to improve performance of multinational firms. The broad objective of the study was to determine the how firm competencies and knowledge management integrated to enhance competitive advantage of MNC’s in Kenya. This study was anchored on the resource based view theory and knowledge based view theory. The study adopted positivism orientation and a descriptive cross sectional survey was used to find out whether there was a significant association among study variables at a specific point in time. The study population was 104 multinational corporations operating in Kenya. Primary data was collected on a semi- structured questionnaire comprising a five point likert-type scale. Data was analyzed using infernal statistics. Correlation and multiple regression evaluated the relationship between the variables. Regression analysis was used to predict the unknown value of variables from two or more variables. The study established a significant relationship between firm competencies and knowledge management of MNCs. A significant relationship between knowledge management and firm competencies was established. The study has made a unique theoretical contribution by linking the theoretical views into an integrated framework. The findings of this study were consistent with past studies and supported theoretical assertions that sustained competitive advantage cannot be explained by isolated factors. The study concluded that for multinational corporations to enhance their performance they must utilize the competencies that they have, make use of the knowledge they possess and create synchrony between the variables. The current study extends knowledge frontiers in international business arena to cover competencies as a mature discipline that affects multinationals performance. Theoretically, the study increases knowledge in relation to the firm competencies- performance relationship. Policy makers will utilize the study findings to facilitate multinational corporations align to policies that will lead to economic prosperity. The study has a major implication on managerial practice in that managers can realize their organizations full potential by crafting competencies and embracing knowledge management to upsurge improved performance. Firms can also be encouraged to develop strategies consistent with superior performance. The study also discussed concepts in a bid to explore policies that can strengthen linkages between international business research and national objectives. Future studies need to emphasize on other variables that may affect the performance of multinationals either directly or as moderating variables.

This document describes an enterprise solution to fine tune ways of working to achieve maximum efficiency and effective communication on task assignment through an optimized communication model. Solution described in this paper is highly effective in project environment.

The need for a temporary change of setting, scenery, environment, or experience or a rediscovery of roots and heritage has become an even greater driving force, leading to tourism on an organized, global-scale basis. Thus, this brings to the establishment of Filipiniana Hotel in Calapan City, Philippines which is a 50 room hotel that offers leisure and business travelers various attraction as well as business and investment opportunities. The hotel provides the guests with affordable quality hotel services in the true economy and standard categories. These premises of ideas inspired to conduct research study on the economic contributions to tourism development of the operation of this hotel. Using descriptive-correlational method of research survey questionnaire to 50 valued clients and employees, the study found out that the status of operation of Filipiniana Hotel in terms of business actions- strategies, tactics, networking, and expansion/ diversification, management, finance, and marketing were effectively done. The economic contributions to tourism development of Filipiniana Hotel in terms of self-sufficiency, increase in income, and livelihood program were at high level. There was a significant relationship between the status of operation and level of economic contribution to tourism development of Filipiniana Hotel. With this, the study recommended that the hotel should set decisions resulting in the formulation and implementation of strategies and plans designed to achieve the objectives of the hotel; and plan for expansion/diversification, continuous linkage with local associations and government agencies, marketing programs and production operations should be included in an action plan.

Acute viral hemorrhagic fever, known as Lassa, was first identified in 1969 in the town of Lassa, Borno State, Nigeria. Lassa is located in the valley of the Yeseram River near the southern end of Lake Chad. Three weeks after being infected with Lassa virus, patients feel sick. Pathogenesis is associated with immunosuppression, uncontrolled viral replication and host response, and infection does not cause lytic damage. Lassa viruses disable the host\\\'s immune system in several ways. The typical endosomal trafficking pathway essential for innate immune system recognition is bypassed. The most useful way for diagnosis is polymerase chain reaction (PCR) from blood. Sensitivity was reported as 79 % on the first day of hospitalization, increasing to 100 % on the third day. One of the most effective approaches to contain the spread of Lassa fever in endemic areas is to improve community cleanliness.

Hypertension is a public health problem which has cut across all spheres of life and walks of life. From the literature review, the researcher has found that most hypertensive patients are less engaged in healthy behaviours because of knowledge deficit. The literature reviews also indicated that gender, age, level of education, lifestyle, and compliance to treatment regimen had significant association with healthy behaviours in patients with hypertension.

Green supply chain management (GSCM) has become a prevalent practice around the world due to increasing awareness of environmental protection and sustainability. Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) are under tremendous pressure to transform their supply chain practices into green operations to strengthen their green image and ensure environmental sustainability. The GSCM aims to accomplish sustainable development goals (SDGs) by reducing ecological damage generated by traditional supply chain practices. Thus, it is important to reorganize SMEs\\\' supply chain operations into GSCM practices such as green design, green production, green purchase, a green warehouse, logistics, and reverse logistic operations. This study has undertaken the case of four SMEs for assessing GSCM practices in the context of Sindh. In this research study, the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) is proposed to evaluate and rank six GSCM factors (criteria) and sixteen sub-factors (sub-criteria). The AHP findings show that green design is a top priority factor following green purchasing and green production for implementing the GSCM practices. This study intends to aid SMEs in adopting GSCM practices in Sindh.

A sport is an emotional experience. Studies have shown that high emotional intelligence (EI) is associated with better sports performance, though different aspects of sports experience and their relationship with EI are still unclear. This study examined the possible relationships between sports experience and EI dimensions of athletes. Comparisons between groups were performed using Mann–Whitney-U and H-Kruskal–Wallis tests and correlations between variables were analyzed using Spearman correlation. We found that the number of different sports practiced and the number of years practicing sports were positively associated with emotional intelligence (EI).Our study suggested that athletes tend to attend to and value their feelings and use positive thinking to repair their negative moods.

Teachers play a major role for effective class conduction. It is the responsibility of the teacher to make his /her class interesting so that students are keen to attend and participate in the class. Some of the teachers keep complaining about the class which they teach. The students of each class bring its own distinct set of characteristics and teacher faces challenge on daily basis. Accepting these challenges and meeting them head on is the first step. The second step is finding a creative solution that will help your students develop the skills they need to succeed. Innovative methods for transforming common classroom management struggles into opportunities for positive change and for changing negative behaviors into positive interactions are explained. Teachers who are courteous, enthusiastic, in control, patient, and organized provide examples for their students through their actions. Classroom Management is very important for achieving the aims and objectives of the teaching-learning and understanding student’s level of knowledge and create a positive thinking. This paper examined the concept of classroom management, styles and implemented how learning strategies used by teachers to promote effective classroom management.

The Covid-19 outbreak renders managing diabetes mellitus problematic. Infection with Covid-19 predisposes infected individuals to hyperglycemia, leading to hyper glycosylation of ACE2 and increased viral proliferation. Worsening of hyperglycaemia induces inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and thrombosis via the generation of oxidative stress driving the dysregulation of glucose metabolism and hypercoagulability. Severe infection in the individuals predisposed to vasculopathy and impaired immunity may accentuate thrombotic and ischemic complications associated with multiorgan failure and increased mortality rates. Covid-19 poses a major risk to the diabetes patients. This risk in diabetes patients could through cytokine storm. Some inflammatory cytokines especially interleukin 6 should be monitored.

Inadequate and inappropriate knowledge of handling of healthcare waste may have serious health consequences and a significant impact on the environment as well. Aim: To assess the impact of intervention on the knowledge of health care workers regarding bio-medical waste management. Materials and methods: A hospital based intervention study was carried out from January 2022 to December 2022 in Government Thiruvarur Medical College and Hospital, Thiruvarur, Tamilnadu among healthcare workers. Pretested, pre-designed performa was used for data collection. Impact of training was assessed on 3rd and 9th month after training. Data was entered and analyzed using SPSS 17. Result. Out of 155, 82 (52.9%) were nursing staff, 34 (21.9%) were paramedical staff & 39 (25.1%) were group-D workers. Almost half of 76 (49%) HCWs were in the age group of 26 to 30 years. Knowledge of HCWs was increased from 66.7% to 86.7 % at 3 month which was decreased to 80 % at 9 month this suggests a regular training of HCWs for their and patient safety. Conclusion: The training session significantly improved the HCWs\\\' knowledge, attitude and implementation of biomedical waste management. The need of comprehensive training programs at frequent intervals regarding BMW management is highly recommended to all hospital staff.

Agriculture serves as the primary means of subsistence for a significant portion of Pakistan\'s population, as well as in several other nations currently engaged in economic development. The process of establishing a marketing system in Pakistan entails various challenges as well as potential opportunities. The implementation of this solution holds the potential to enhance market accessibility, reduce post-harvest losses, and establish connections between rural farmers and a broader customer base. These various factors collectively contribute to enhancing the overall efficiency of agricultural supply chains. The comprehensive supply chain management (SCM) process encompasses a value chain that recognizes and addresses drawbacks, factors related to value addition, and liability factors. This empowers retailers to effectively manage their supply chain. The research encompasses the methodology employed to analyze both traditional markets and larger outlets. The analysis incorporates the Political, Economic, Social, and Technological dimensions to assess the various factors impacting both markets. The findings indicate that the traditional market offers competitive pricing with occasional price fluctuations. However, larger outlets exhibit various factors that contribute to increased price volatility within the system, necessitating a more robust value supply chain. Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that both markets have their own set of advantages and disadvantages.

Sickle cell anemia (SCA) stands as a prominent hereditary hemoglobinopathy characterized by a mutated form of hemoglobin, culminating in diverse clinical complications. These paper endeavors to synthesize the multifaceted aspects contributing to SCA\'s onset and progression, delineating the intricate interplay of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors in shaping the disease\'s phenotype and severity. Genetically, variations in the HBB gene encoding beta-globin hold paramount importance in SCA, elucidating diverse mutation patterns and their correlation with disease severity. Furthermore, the influence of gene modifiers and their contribution to the wide spectrum of phenotypic diversity among individuals carrying the sickle cell trait is expounded upon. Beyond genetic predisposition, environmental elements wield significant influence. Geographical factors, climatic conditions, infectious agents, and socio-economic determinants are examined for their impact on disease prevalence and progression. The review extends its scope to encompass lifestyle factors, illuminating the roles of nutrition, physical activity, and psychosocial stress in shaping the clinical course of SCA.A pivotal facet in mitigating the burden of SCA lies in early detection and intervention. Exploring current screening methodologies, prognostic indicators, and emerging technologies for timely diagnosis and tailored therapeutic strategies offers promise in ameliorating complications and enhancing patient outcomes.

Sickle cell anemia (SCA) stands as a paradigm of the intricate interplay between genetic predisposition, environmental influences, and lifestyle factors shaping the complexity of this hemoglobinopathy. This comprehensive review endeavors to elucidate the multifaceted relationship between genetic determinants, environmental triggers, and individual lifestyle choices in the genesis, progression, and management of SCA. Genetically, SCA is rooted in mutations within the HBB gene, culminating in the production of aberrant hemoglobin and the characteristic sickled erythrocytes. This section scrutinizes the myriad of genetic variations, emphasizing their implications in disease severity and phenotypic diversity. The review further navigates the landscape of genetic modifiers, exploring their nuanced influence on disease manifestation among carriers of the sickle cell trait. Environmental determinants play a pivotal role in modulating the clinical course of SCA. Geographical disparities, climatic variations, prevalence of infections, and socio-economic factors intricately intertwine to influence disease prevalence, complications, and healthcare accessibility. This review meticulously examines the multifaceted impact of these environmental factors on the disease landscape. Moreover, lifestyle choices wield substantial influence over disease management and outcomes. Balanced nutrition, hydration, physical activity, and psychosocial well-being significantly impact disease severity and crisis occurrence. This section delves into the effects of lifestyle modifications, elucidating their role in minimizing complications and enhancing the quality of life for individuals navigating the challenges of SCA. This paper underscores the synergistic interplay of genetics, environmental influences, and lifestyle factors in sculpting the multifaceted nature of sickle cell anemia. Recognizing these intricate interactions provides a holistic framework for devising personalized management strategies and therapeutic interventions. The synthesis of these elements emphasizes the necessity of a comprehensive approach in unraveling the complexities of SCA and advancing tailored care for affected individuals.

Pregnancy in women with sickle cell anemia presents a unique clinical scenario, entailing intricate management strategies due to the inherent challenges posed by hemolysis and vaso-occlusive events. The convergence of the pathophysiological complexities of sickle cell anemia and the physiological changes during gestation underscores the significance of addressing hemolysis in pregnant individuals with this hemoglobinopathy. This paper synthesizes current understanding and clinical perspectives on the impact of hemolysis in pregnant women with sickle cell anemia, exploring its implications on maternal health, fetal well-being, and strategies for optimized care. Emphasis is placed on elucidating the underlying mechanisms, delineating maternal and fetal complications, and outlining current management approaches. Furthermore, this review highlights emerging interventions and future directions aimed at improving maternal and fetal outcomes in this challenging clinical scenario. By comprehensively addressing the intricacies of hemolysis in pregnant women with sickle cell anemia, this review aims to provide insights that guide clinicians and researchers toward enhancing care and ensuring better maternal-fetal health in this vulnerable population.