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The Unequal Repercussions: How rising technologies aggravate Workforce Inequities?

Technological sceptics anticipate that advancements in technology will eliminate jobs. But proponents of technology argue that "non-routine" jobs might actually increase in number. A thorough literature analysis was undertaken in order to have a better understanding of how advances in technology would affect the nature of employment in the years to come. The main goal of this article was to grasp how new technologies provide opportunities, change the nature of occupations, make specific abilities necessary, and present new obstacles.

Survival and Development Strategies for small and Medium-sized Businesses, based on the Covid-19 Pandemic effects, stress and the need for innovation

Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo é investigar as PMEs com colaboradores com saúde emocional ameaçada pelo estresse, para propor estratégias adaptativas que gerenciem essa tensão por meio da inovação. Referencial Teórico: Neste tópico, são apresentados os principais conceitos e teorias que fundamentam a pesquisa. Destacam-se as pós-pandemia PMEs com desafios, e sua gestão com inovação, é crucial para sua sobrevivência, adaptação e produtividade, fornecendo uma base sólida para a compreensão do contexto da investigação.

Miastenia Gravis na Gestação: Relato de caso e Manejo na Gravidez, Parto e Puerpério

Miastenia Gravis (MG) é uma doença autoimune da porção pós-sináptica da junção neuromuscular. Sua incidência varia de 5 a 30 casos por milhão de habitantes por ano e a prevalência de 100 a 200 casos por milhão de habitantes, havendo um discreto predomínio em mulheres. O curso da doença na gestação é variável e imprevisível. As mudanças fisiológicas normais da gestação podem levar à deterioração de alguma situação neurológica preexistente. Uma das complicações obstétricas mais temidas é a rotura prematura de membranas ovulares, possivelmente associado ao uso de corticoides.

The socio-economic impacts of forced evictions on peri-urban farming Households in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

This study's findings on the socio-economic impacts of forced evictions on peri-urban farming households in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, amidst rapid urbanization are significant. The mixed-methods approach, including a survey of 223 evicted households and 12 focus group discussions, revealed severe livelihood disruptions, income instability, and food insecurity following displacement. The inadequacy of compensation, ranging from 15,000 to 150,000 Birr, with 70% of households expressing dissatisfaction, underscores the urgency for improved resettlement approaches.

Critical Review of Existing Literature along with an Appraisal, Evaluation, and Justification of the need for Corporate Governance within Organisations Based in the U.A.E.

A thorough examination of the existing body of literature concerning corporate governance in UAE-based organizations is essential for grasping its importance and justification. It is suggested that boards play a vital role in addressing organizational design challenges by mitigating common agency problems faced by companies. Authors propose that studying how boards are structured and their functions offers more insight than viewing them merely through a regulatory lens.

Government intervention and economic well-being of farmers

This paper investigates the impact of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, revised in 2020, on the economic well-being of farmers in Karur, Tamil Nadu. The study employs a mixed-method approach, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative data from 50 farmers through structured questionnaires and secondary sources. Key findings indicate a significant increase in farmers' average annual income and investments in agricultural inputs, leading to higher productivity and improved living standards.

The Effects of Including Glutathione on the Characteristics of Post-Thawed Semen in Arabian Horse

This research aimed at investigating the effects of adding glutathione as an antioxidant to the Arabian horse semen extender on the sperm viability and integrity after cooling and freezing. Glutathione was tested at 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 mM/100 mL in the basic extender (HF-20). HF-20 extender was used as the basic control extender. Adding glutathione at a concentration of 2mM showed a high increase in the total motility sperm (61.25 ± 3.14%), progressive motility (28.13 ± 2.07 %),and VCL (90.03 ± 1.18μm/s)compared to other concentrations and to the control group.

Chest Pain and Anguish and its Importance to the Psychopathology

Recently, many patients with depression and anxiety disorders have reported experiencing chest tightness and anguish. This research aimed to investigate diferences between patients with and without anguish in terms of symptomatology and comorbidities and to find out whether patients with depression and with anxiety have more anguish than patients who do not have depression and anxiety. The sample included 100 patients, 69% being female and 29% being male.

Exploring Immunomodulation: Phytoconstituents and Medicinal Plants in Immune System Alteration

The alteration of the immune response, which can either increase or decrease the immune responsiveness, is known as immunomodulation. Since ancient times, nearly every culture has relied on medicinal plants as a source of medicine to alter the immune system. The immunomodulatory properties of several medicinal plants have been investigated, and it has been found that animals' immune systems are altered through a variety of mechanisms. The phytoconstituents and medicinal plants used as immunomodulators will be discussed in detail in this review.