The primary objective of this qualitative research study was to examine and describe the experiences of the BCM Committee in navigating and maintaining business operations within an organizational setting affected by COVID-19 restrictions. The study aimed to explore the phenomenon of transitioning to a restricted environment due to the pandemic, characterized by significant turbulence, substantial changes, and cost-saving measures. Rapid and unforeseen shifts occurred in corporate cultures, business functions, and human resource practices. Specifically, the study focused on investigating how BCM Committees effectively responded to these changes while adhering to state policies and measures in MDB during the COVID-19 outbreak. To the best of our knowledge, no prior research has specifically delved into the lived experiences of BCM Committees as they carry out Business Continuity Planning (BCP) within an organizational culture deeply impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. The outcomes of this study are expected to make significant contributions to the field of business continuity, informing future policies and adding to the available literature on the subject. The study aimed to bridge the existing research gap and expand the general knowledge and existing body of literature. The findings of this study confirmed that the response of Business Continuity Management during the pandemic focused on addressing both process-related issues and people-related issues. Furthermore, the study identified the critical areas of productivity, communications, IT-Cyber Security, and Operations as key factors requiring specific measures to ensure business continuity. In summary, this study sought to provide a comprehensive understanding of the experiences of BCM Committees operating within the challenging context of COVID-19 restrictions. By doing so, it aimed to contribute to the advancement of business continuity practices and enhance the available knowledge in this field.

Security monitoring is a crucial aspect of cybersecurity and a prong of organizational cybersecurity policies. It is achieved primarily using SIEM tools supported by logs ingested from intrusion detection tools and other security solutions. SIEM tools generate alerts of varying severities when detection rules identify anomalies or possible security incidents after analysis of ingested logs. These alerts need to be investigated, but due to the volume of alerts generated and the limited monitoring manhours, it is important to prioritize which security alerts are investigated first. This paper presents a sliding window technique for prioritizing security events by computing a priority value using the severity of previous alerts, alert entities, and criticality ratings. Findings from the experiment show that this approach improves the prioritization of security alerts with severe and medium alerts affecting critical systems prioritized over low, high, and critical alerts affecting non-critical systems. This work can potentially streamline and enhance the efficiency of security monitoring operations.

There is no gainsaying that MTN-Mobile Money plays a vital role in the economy of most nations especially the advent of digitalization in the world today. In Cameroon, a plethora of legislations have been enacted and well established institutions at various levels with diverse competences in ensuring compliance with the protection of MTN Mobile Money services. Despite these laws and institutions in place, MTN Mobile Money services have been plaque with numerous challenges which impedes effective implementation. In tandem with this state of affair, the aim of this paper is to explore the challenges faced in enforcing mobile money regulations in Cameroon, examining the key obstacles and their implications for the effective regulation of this sector. Through a content analysis of primary and secondary data, we therefore, uphold that there would be security and certainty in MTN-Mobile Money Services if these challenges are effectively curtailed in Cameroon and the world at large.

Sirenomelia, also known as mermaid syndrome, is a rare congenital malformation in which the lower limbs fuse together, giving the appearance of a mermaid's tail. It is frequently combined with severe urogenital and gastrointestinal anomalies. We report the case of a 30-year-old pregnant woman. During this pregnancy, sirenomelia was first diagnosed during a routine 2nd-trimester ultrasound examination, which showed fusion of the lower limbs. Neither she or any member of her family had a history of diabetes. As for other risk factors, she had no history of exposure to teratogenic agents during her pregnancy. Moreover, her marriage was not consanguineous. Sirenomelia is a rare malformative sequence that should be diagnosed as early as possible. Bilateral renal agenesis, confirmed by color Doppler, makes it a lethal condition.

Herbal based hair dyes are being preferred on large scale; due to vast number of advantages it exerts to overcome the ill effects of a chemical based hair dye. We have attempted to prepare and standardize this preparation to ensure its quality as well as stability aspects. The current research was aimed at the preparation of herbal hair dye and the evaluation of its various parameters as organoleptic, physico-chemical, phytoconstituents, rheological aspects, patch test and stability testing for its efficacy and shelf life. Loss of colour in hair is due to varied reasons like genetic influence, effect of environmental factors of alcoholic preparations etc. Graying of hair is a natural phenomenon attributable to ageing and frequent use of synthetic shampoos which has encouraged application of synthetic dye with the increase in the usage of hazardous chemicals in the process of manufacturing. The main aim of the formulation and evaluation of herbal hair dye is to minimize the side effects of synthetic and semi synthetic hair dye.

The study was carried out to detection of H.pylori in (200) patients who attended two teaching hospitals in Baghdad. The diagnosis done by Immunochromatography methods. Stools and blood samples was taken from each patient as well as other (30) healthy control matching in their age. The study included detection the Levels of Interleukin-40 and CRP in sera of patients and control. The result indicated presence of H pylori antigen in 115 cases 59 cases of males and 51 of females, Also, the result indicated increasing levels of IL-40, cholesterol, Triglycerides, Low density lipoprotein, Very Low density lipoprotein increased significantly while the level of High density lipoprotein decreased in patients sera in comparison with healthy control.

The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) is a crucial treaty in the realm of international trade, significantly influencing the global exchange of goods. However, due to the complexities of international trade, diverse legal customs and interests across countries, and the obscure wording of the convention, various ambiguities arise in the interpretation and application of certain provisions, particularly Article 42. This paper aims to dissect the legal basis of this article, elucidate its true meaning, and ultimately establish a correct understanding and application approach.

Background: With the rising popularity of clear aligners therapy, understanding the incidence and severity of apical root resorption in patients following treatment with both clear aligners and fixed appliances becomes increasingly crucial. The purpose of this systematic review of the literature is to compare the incidence/severity of root resorption in patients treated with clear aligners and fixed appliances and to determine the main factors responsible of the variation in root resorption between these two systems. Materials and Methods: Pubmed, Cochrane, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar were used to search for systematic reviews, randomized or non-randomized controlled trials, cohort studies and case-control studies conducted in humans and published within ten years (since 2014 until 2023). AMSTAR 2, RoB 2 and NHLBI, NIH were used to assess the risk of bias of the included studies. Results: In total, 21 articles (human studies): 10 systematic reviews, 7 cohort studies (6 retrospective and 1 prospective), 3 randomized controlled trials and 1 case-control study were included. Conclusion: The majority of the studies showed that the incidence/severity of apical root resorption is less in clear aligners compared to fixed appliances treated patients. However, these studies are characterized by different baseline malocclusions, treatment durations/modalities, study designs flaws, inconsistency in outcomes measurement/calculation. Future high-quality clinical trials are needed to further support these results.

Background: H. pylori is a micro-aerophilic, a gram-negative, spiral shaped pathogenic bacterium that specifically colonizes on the gastric epithelium and it is one of the most common human bacterial pathogens in wide world. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia associated with disturbances of the various metabolisms, in particular lipid, carbohydrate and protein. Materials and Methods: In this study, we aimed to determine the profile of lipid markers in T2DM and non-diabetics patients during Helicobacter pylori infection. We carried out a descriptive cross-sectional study over a period from June to November, 2021. Ninety patients were selected divided into two groups, each subdivided into two subgroups. 44 type two diabetes of mellitus patients and 46 non-diabetic patients were included. Result: In ninety patients, the average age of diabetic patients was 51 ± 11 years old. The average age of non-diabetic patients was 40±15 years old. Out of 90 patients in our study population, we had a predominance of women compared to men and infected women represented 76.47% and men 23.52% of the overall population. H. pylori infection was more common in diabetics compared to non-diabetics. In this current study we have observed the disturbance of the lipid profile to variable degrees in diabetics and non-diabetic patients whose H.pylori infection was positive with p-values less than 0.005. The univariate correlation between H.pylori infection and lipid markers showed that H. pylori were associated with abnormalities including cholesterol LDL, cholesterol HDL and triglycerides in our study population. Conclusion: According to Our study H.pylori infection was linked with disturbances of lipid markers and the univariate showed that the H. pylori was susceptible to increase and to fall down lipid profile.

Owing to the political, economic and cultural shifts during the 1960s and 1970s in the United States, 1980s welcomed another group of trendsetters——yuppies, with the former tide of hippie movement gradually ebbing away. They characterized themselves by pursuing successful career, enjoying luxurious products and spiritual entertainment so as to deduct their materialism, pragmatism and hedonism in an alternative way.

The study examined the incidence of child labour in Rivers State and the implications for students’ educational development. Three objectives with corresponding three research questions were formulated to guide the study. The population of the study consists of 318 public senior secondary schools and 7,000 teachers in Rivers State Senior Secondary Schools board. The study adopted simple random sampling technique and made use of 30 public senior secondary schools and 300 teachers drawn from the three senatorial zones in Rivers State. The instrument used for the data collection was captioned “Child Labour in Rivers State and Implications for Students’ Educational Development Questionnaire (CLRSISEDQ)”. The reliability of the instrument was validated by two measurement and evaluation lecturers in the department of educational foundations in Rivers State University, while mean score was used to analyze the research questions and tables were used to organise the data. The result of the findings revealed that to a high extent various forms of child labour exist among students in public senior secondary schools in Rivers State. Also, to a high extent many factors are responsible for child labour among the students and finally to a high extent child labour impact negatively on the students and consequently, the educational development of the state. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others, that government should mandate the law enforcement agencies to arrest and prosecute culprits of child labour and parents should give birth to the number of children they can properly cater for.

Recognizing the variations in root canal morphology is essential for dentists to achieve successful endodontic therapy. Maxillary first premolars typically have two roots, but three root canals can occasionally develop, necessitating proper identification and documentation to avoid missed diagnoses. This study details the diagnostic approach and clinical management of maxillary first premolars with three root canals, as observed in a clinical setting.

In the 1980s, historical and political changes took place in the United States. Under these circumstances, the radical Americans in the 1960s gave way to a new stereotype—yuppies, who were preoccupied with physical fitness, psychic harmony and successful career with high salaries. In summary, historical and political changes converged to contribute to the emergence of American yuppie culture in the 1980s.

Objectives: To thoroughly evaluate the incidence, outcomes, and associated risk factors of trauma among children attending emergency departments in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A thorough search of pertinent databases was done in order to find studies that satisfied the requirements for inclusion. A thorough search of PubMed, Web of Science, SCOPUS, and Science Direct was conducted to find pertinent literature. Results: Ten studies, including a total of 2351 children who had various traumas, and 1705 (72.5%) of them were males, were included in our data. Cervical spine injuries occurred mainly due to blunt trauma, and the majority improved. MRI can shorten the time needed to clear the cervical spine and lower the number of injuries that are overlooked. Ocular traumas were reported in two studies, one due to chemical burns and the other due to fireworks. The two mechanisms left permanent complications, such as corneal opacity and limbal stem cell deficiency. Multiple traumas (such as fractures lacerations, burns, and brain injuries) that occurred due to falls, MVA, blunt traumas, and penetrating wounds. Most cases were stable and survived with no significant disability. Conclusion: Even with an increased risk, children rarely suffer serious injuries. Children displayed the many forms of trauma and its associated affective aspects. Ocular traumas held the most serious and life-threatening complications. Because there are many elements that contribute to trauma, it is advised that appropriate interventions and preventive measures be used in order to minimize trauma.

Introduction: Upper Gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a major cause of mortality in patients with renal failure. The aim of our study is to determine the epidemiological, lesional and prognostic profile of UGIB in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Materials and Methods: This was a single-center study conducted from September 2017 to August 2023, including all patients with CKD admitted to the emergency department for upper GI bleeding who underwent Esogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). The various data were collected from endoscopy registries. Results: Of 662 patients admitted via the emergency department for UGIB, 59 cases of CKD (8.9%) were included, of which 43 cases were at the hemodialysis stage (72.88%). The mean age was 57.17 years, with a male predominance (sex ratio M/F 1.55). Isolated melena was the main reason for admission in 35 cases (59.32%), followed by hematemesis with melena in 9 cases (15.25%), and hematemesis without melena in 10 cases (16.94%), while massive rectal bleeding was present in 5 cases (8.47%). Esogastroduodenoscopy established the etiological diagnosis of UGIB in 40 cases (67.8%) and revealed the following lesions: 25 cases of peptic ulcer (62. 5%):2 cases (8%) of antral gastric ulcer,1 case (4%) of Forrest IIc bulbar ulcer, 12 cases (48%) of Forrest III bulbar ulcer and 10 cases (40%) of ulcerative bulbitis, 12 cases (30%) of gastric and duodenal angiodysplasia, 2 cases (5%) of Los Angelos grade B and C esophagitis and 1 case (2. 5%) of grade II of oesophageal varices ligatured in an unknown patient with portal hypertension. EGD was negative in 32.2% of cases. Conclusion: Upper GI bleeding is common in patients with chronic renal failure and is primarily caused by peptic ulcer disease and angiodysplasia.