Consolidation and efficiency are important factors that can impact the corporate performance of insurance firms. While consolidation can lead to economies of scale and increased market power, efficiency can enhance the effectiveness of governance and regulatory frameworks. Howeve...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i9743
Sara Rahmat, Afifa Binthe Mannan, Mafruza Khanam Prottasha, Faisal Ahmed Shakil, Somaya Jannat Shawon, Md Navid Rahman Nafsan & Md. Mustafiz Chowdhury·Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports·2024
Herbalism is the use of herbs and herbal medicines to improve and preserve health, ward off illness, or cure existing conditions. It is possible to hear the terms "herbal remedy" and "herbal medicine" used interchangeably. This study examined the effects of an extract from Termin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i9744
Mitigation of impact of flooding is successful only when detailed knowledge of vulnerability of people and facilities to flooding is available. Therefore, in this study, attempt has been made to demarcate the study area into different levels of flood vulnerability potential zones...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i9745
In recent times, the pressures from uncontrolled land use has resulted to several environmental problems including flooding, pollution, erosion etc. thereby posing a trait to environmental sustainability in Owerri west. Therefore, this research evaluated Land-use and Landcover c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i9742
Selase A. K. Kpo, Charles K. Kankam, Francis Ohene-Coffie, George Oti Boateng, Ezekiel Sackitey Nanor, John K. Quarm Junior & Edward C. Mansal·Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports·2024
This research presents findings from experiments conducted on the strength and deformation characteristics of concrete beams reinforced with Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) bars and conventional steel bars as control. The mechanical properties of the GFRP bars and steel bar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i9741
This study aimed to assess the sustainability of solar water heating systems (SWHSs) to identify the sustainability indicators necessary for improvement. It involves the development of a fuzzified multi-criteria decision model (MCDM) using cosine similarity index for the sustaina...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i9739
Surface and groundwater are critical sources of fresh water globally, essential for drinking and agricultural purposes. However, both sources are increasingly affected by pollution from industrial activities and urban runoff, which introduces toxic metals and contaminants. This s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i9740
Ebube Henry Anozie, Oluwabusola Oluwakorede Asenuga, James Ponman Sargwak, Emmanuel Chimeh Ezeako, Ifeoma Roseline Nwafor, Yusuf Alhassan, Udoh Joseph Ifeanyi, Eberechukwu Osinachi Azubuike & Chibuzo Valentine Nwokafor·Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports·2024
Background: In sub-Saharan Africa, where there are inadequate diagnostic and reporting facilities, limited data availability hinders the accurate estimation of key parameters in mathematical models of multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis. Furthermore, gaps in knowledge about multi-d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i9737
This study examines the obstacles to reporting and prosecuting sexual harassment within the high-pressure environment of the entertainment industry. Utilizing a mixed-method approach, the quantitative analysis of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) data via lo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i9738
This research examines the complex dynamics of bullying and cancel culture within the Nigerian entertainment industry, focusing specifically on the impacts exerted by social media and socio-economic factors. Employing a mixed-method approach that incorporates thematic and sentime...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i9736
Peter Done Okoh, Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, Loveday Ese Oghenemavwe, Lekpa Kingdom David, Michael Anozie Amadi, Chile A. Oparaocha, Celestine Ebieto Ebieto & Nicholas Asiwe·Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports·2024
Background: Facial and nasal indices have great value in forensic identification and all specialty concerns with the treatment of the face. The study aims to evaluate the facial and nasal index of the Igbo ethnic group of Nigeria. Methods: 300 (150 males and 150 females) subjects...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i9734
The practice of utilizing herbs and herbal remedies to prevent, treat, or cure diseases, as well as to maintain and promote maximum health, is known as herbalism. In certain areas, people may confuse herbal medicine with treatments. Among the leading causes of mortality globally,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i9735
Traditional medicine, according to the World Health Organization, encompasses the knowledge, skills, and practices derived from the theories, beliefs, and experiences of various cultures. It is used to maintain health and prevent, diagnose, improve, or treat physical and mental i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i9733
Kenya envisioned that by 2030 it would have improved citizen livelihood through agricultural industrialization. Some challenges exist in achieving this goal, especially the effects of climate change and technology transfer. Sugarcane production, for instance, has been elusive wit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i9732
This research was carried out to assess heavy metal and bacteria contamination of River Imabolo, Ankpa, Kogi State, Nigeria. Three replicate samples were collected from three sites (upstream, midstream and downstream) in June, 2023. Analysis of the concentration of some heavy met...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i9731