Past Issue

Objective: To analyze the epidemiological profile of patients with hemorrhagic stroke (HS) and its associations with clinical outcomes among patients admitted to a university hospital in Paraná, Brazil. Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted at a university hospital in Paraná between 2018 and 2022, involving 118 patients diagnosed with HS. Sociodemographic, clinical, and comorbidity data were analyzed. Statistical tests such as Chi-Square, ANOVA, and Student's t-test were employed. Results: The mean age was 67 years (±1.19), with an equal distribution between sexes (50%).

The study examines the impact of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) on the township economy in the Hammarsdale area. Hammarsdale is a township in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

This study examines the livelihoods of fishmongers at Dunga Beach on the banks of Lake Victoria in Kisumu County, emphasizing the dual themes of vulnerability and resilience within the framework of economic activities related to fisheries. The study employed qualitative and quantitative methods, such as interviews, surveys, and field observations, to collect data from a diverse sample of 100 fishmongers, who are integral to the local economy and food security, documenting their experiences and strategies amid various stressors.

The uses of new technologies have become an integral part of our daily lives. We are observing unprecedented developments in terms of technology which are converging and making our life easier and more efficient. The mobile phone (MP) industry has come a long way in progress and creativity. This has incorporated the use of mobile phones in all aspects of daily living and at almost all levels of human activities, including entertainment, business, acquisition of knowledge, and social networking. Young people in particular appeared to be susceptible to high smartphone users.

The addition of specific additives to glass compositions can enhance their shielding properties. This study aimed to investigate shielding parameters such as the linear attenuation coefficient, half-value layer (HVL), tenth-value layer (TVL), and saturation thickness in phosphate glass doped with bismuth oxide. The research was conducted using Monte Carlo computational simulations, which enable accurate modeling of real experiments and analysis of various parameters.

A discussion of Chilean migration policies is merited for several reasons. International migration to Chile has grown exponentially recently, giving rise to social discrimination against migrants and restrictive regularization processes for undocumented migrants. The state needs to adequate its institutions, norms, and infrastructures to absorb the new migration flows.

The popularity of autologous fat grafts has been growing in recent years in the world of plastic surgery due to their applicability with good results for both aesthetic and reparative purposes, such as in cases of asymmetries in Poland syndrome. We report the case of a low-weight patient with Poland syndrome, with improvement in breast asymmetry through sequential breast fat grafting, respecting an appropriate surgical technique.

The Rat poisoning, also known as rodenticide poisoning, is a significant public health and environmental concern. Rodenticides are chemical substances used to control rodent populations, but their misuse or accidental exposure can lead to toxic effects in non-target species, including humans and domestic animals.

La communication est un système organisé motif de comportements qui règlement et rendent possibles toutes interactions entre les individus. Les communications jouent un rôle clé dans la prise de conscience des problèmes agricoles. Dès lors, il s’agit concrètement de reconsidérer l’interaction entre les différentes parties prenantes qui s’inscrivent (ou doivent s’inscrire) dans le processus du développement de la région du Gbêkê par la sensibilisation à l’alphabétisation d’une part et la promotion de la sécurité alimentaire d’autre part.

This study explores the relationship between liquidity risk, corporate governance, and financial performance in Ghana's banking sector. Using a longitudinal dataset from 2018 to 2022, which includes data from 14 commercial banks, the research investigates the impact of liquidity management practices and governance structures, specifically audit quality and board size on banks' financial performance. The findings indicate that audit fees have a statistically significant negative relationship with return on assets (ROA), while the capital adequacy ratio (CAR) positively correlates with ROA.