Supply chain management (SCM) is crucial for companies looking to enhance their business processes, with information technologies playing a significant role in revolutionizing SCM. This paper analyzes modern technologies used in SCM, focusing on logistics, information technology, and supply chain management. It explores how technology is utilized in various sectors where SCM is prevalent. Previous research demonstrates a wide array of technologies used in logistics and SCM, with this analysis highlighting a few key ones. The study reveals that new technologies greatly improve SCM by enhancing quality, efficiency, effectiveness, productivity, and reducing costs. It also investigates the diverse effects of technologies on SCM and logistics, showcasing real-world case studies of successful technology implementation. Overall, the analysis emphasizes the importance of contemporary technologies in advancing organizational progress, particularly in SCM optimization. It provides valuable insights into the benefits and practical applications of technological advancements in SCM, while also acknowledging their disruptive potential.

The study examined the impact of concept map and concept test on critical thinking ability of undergraduate students of University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. A sample of 307 fourth year students from three departments in the university was chosen using simple random, purposive and accidental sampling techniques. These students were assigned to three different groups, two experimental treatment groups and one control group. One group was treated using concept mapping, the second group was treated with concept test while the control group received the conventional method of assessment. To guide the study, two research questions and two null hypotheses were developed. The study adopted a quasi-experimental research design by pretest, post-test non-equivalent control group design. The pre- and post-tests data were collected using an adopted 52 item instrument named Cornell Critical Thinking Test (CCTT) Level Z. It is a 3- option (A-C) multiple-choice test with 7 subscales measuring induction, deduction, value judgment, observation, credibility, assumption and meaning. Using Kuder-Richardson 20 formula (K-R20) their internal consistency estimates were 0.81, 0.76, 0.66, 0.71, 0.70, 072 and 0.68 respectively for the subscales, while internal consistency of 0.74 was obtained for the total scale. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, paired t-test, and analysis of covariance. The results obtained indicated that concept map, concepts test and the conventional assessment method independently had positive impacts on critical thinking ability of the students. However, concept test was the most effective, followed by concept map and lastly the conventional method. On the basis of the findings, it was recommended amongst others that school administrators, curriculum developers and faculties should update their curricula by integrating concept test and concept map assessment methods in their instruction as this can improve critical thinking ability of their students.

Background: Late pregnancies are a hot topic for both women and health professionals, due to their increasing increase and their prone to more complications, both during pregnancy and for the unborn child. The objective was to assess the rate of obstetric pathologies according to age group, in order to determine whether pregnancies at an advanced age require special monitoring. Material and Methods: this was a retrospective case-control analytical study over a period of eighteen months, taking place from January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 in the obstetrics and gynecology department of the Mali Hospital in Bamako. The study population was divided into two groups: cases, represented by patients 35 years of age or older in early pregnancy, and controls, patients under 35 years of age in early pregnancy. The inclusion criteria were all patients followed in antenatal consultations and presenting with a singleton pregnancy at our department during the study period. The criteria for non-inclusion were multiple pregnancies and those resulting from medically assisted reproduction (ART). Data entry and statistical analysis were performed by SPSS software. The Pearson chi-2 test as well as the Fisher exact test with a significance threshold of 5% (p ˂ 0.05) were used for the interpretation of the data. Results: The out-of-school population was the most represented (54%, (n = 281/515) with 43% (n = 223/515) and 11% n = 58/515) respectively among those under 35 years of age and among those 35 years of age or older. Pre-existing conditions such as diabetes and chronic hypertension were significantly associated with age groups with a higher percentage in those aged 35 or over than in those under 30 years of age with respectively (4% versus 3% diabetic) and (5% versus 2% chronic hypertensive). Obstetric complications were most common among women aged 35 years and older. hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (gestational hypertension, preeclampsia) were significantly more frequent in women from the age of 35. The pregnancy hypertension rate was 5.6% to 3.4%) respectively in those aged 35 or over versus under 35 years. As for gestational diabetes, the rate was 10% versus 2% respectively in those over 35 and over versus those under 35. Conclusion: Our study shows that maternal age of thirty-five years or more plays a role in maternal complications.

Member states of the CEMAC Customs union have adopted international trade law from the World Trade Organization (WTO) through international Treaties and Conventions. The international trade law is considered as the Community Law of the Union, and is governed by well-established principles to ensure compliance. However, the implementation of the trade regime by member states is plagued by poor implementation such as the maintenance of tariff and non-tariff barriers, non-respect of the rule of law, distortion in the application of the common external tariff and the lack of an effective sanctioning mechanism to enforce compliance with its international obligations. This work recommends the effective use of the WTO Compliance Mechanisms such as the Trade Policy Review Mechanism (TPRM) and Participation at the WTO Committees to ensure compliance with their international obligations. It examines the challenges associated with implementation, and concludes with robust recommendations intended to salvage the present drawbacks. This work employs a purely doctrinal research methodology.

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) stand out as pivotal elements. Their integration into the financial domain is particularly noteworthy, revolutionizing the sector through continuous advancements. With each passing day, these technologies introduce more sophisticated techniques to bolster financial intelligence. This necessitates a comprehensive evaluation of their influence on finance, examining both the current enhancements and the future possibilities they present. It’s crucial to assess the transformative power of AI and ML in finance and to anticipate the emerging opportunities they may unveil.

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.