Pub Date : 2024-03-30DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2024.18.3.0025
F. K. Asogwa, C. O. Ugwu, Jude Ibeabuchi Ali, Harrison Anazi Ozoani, Lilian Chidimma Asadu, Kingsley Chukwuebuka Nwokedi, Eunice Chidimma Eze
Hemorrhoids (Piles) are an inflammation of blood vessels around the anal canal. When the anal cushions are displaced during defecation, piles are formed. The purpose of this study is to document traditional knowledge and medicinal plants used in pile therapy in Nigeria. This study is to establish the usage of beneficial medicinal herbs to cure hemorrhoids and provides a foundation for future research to identify effective and economical anti-hemorrhoid medications.
{"title":"Anti- hemorrhoids potential of selected medicinal plants used in treatment of Hemorrhoids: A revie","authors":"F. K. Asogwa, C. O. Ugwu, Jude Ibeabuchi Ali, Harrison Anazi Ozoani, Lilian Chidimma Asadu, Kingsley Chukwuebuka Nwokedi, Eunice Chidimma Eze","doi":"10.30574/gscarr.2024.18.3.0025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30574/gscarr.2024.18.3.0025","url":null,"abstract":"Hemorrhoids (Piles) are an inflammation of blood vessels around the anal canal. When the anal cushions are displaced during defecation, piles are formed. The purpose of this study is to document traditional knowledge and medicinal plants used in pile therapy in Nigeria. This study is to establish the usage of beneficial medicinal herbs to cure hemorrhoids and provides a foundation for future research to identify effective and economical anti-hemorrhoid medications.","PeriodicalId":12791,"journal":{"name":"GSC Advanced Research and Reviews","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140361572","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-30DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2024.18.3.0090
Mustafa Ayobami Raji, H. B. Olodo, Timothy Tolulope Oke, Wilhelmina Afua Addy, Onyeka Chrisanctus Ofodile, A. Oyewole
In the dynamic landscape of electronic commerce (e-commerce), understanding and adapting to evolving consumer behavior is critical for the sustained success of online businesses. This review delves into the intersection of e-commerce and consumer behavior, focusing on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered personalization and its impact on market trends. The advent of AI has revolutionized the way e-commerce platforms engage with and cater to individual consumer preferences. AI-powered personalization techniques leverage advanced algorithms to analyze vast datasets, enabling the delivery of highly tailored and relevant content, product recommendations, and user experiences. This review explores the intricate mechanisms of AI-driven personalization, examining how it enhances customer engagement, satisfaction, and loyalty. Furthermore, the study investigates the prominent market trends shaped by AI in e-commerce. From chatbots and virtual assistants facilitating seamless customer interactions to predictive analytics optimizing inventory management, AI is driving innovation across various facets of the online retail landscape. The analysis delves into the integration of machine learning algorithms in predicting consumer preferences, streamlining the purchasing process, and fostering a more personalized shopping journey. As e-commerce continues to evolve, the review also explores the challenges and ethical considerations associated with AI-powered personalization. Issues such as data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the delicate balance between customization and intrusiveness are examined to provide a comprehensive understanding of the broader implications of AI in shaping consumer behavior. Ultimately, this review offers valuable insights into the symbiotic relationship between e-commerce and consumer behavior, shedding light on the transformative power of AI-powered personalization and its influence on emerging market trends. As businesses navigate the digital landscape, understanding and harnessing the potential of AI-driven strategies become imperative for staying competitive and meeting the evolving expectations of tech-savvy consumers.
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Pub Date : 2024-03-30DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2024.18.3.0081
D. Prisa
Research objective: The paper presents the results of research aiming plant growth and to stimulate microbial communities in rhizosphere of Cleistocactus strausii which was watered with structured water under controlled conditions. Materials and Methods: The experiments, which began in January 2023, were conducted in the CREA-OF greenhouses in Pescia (PT), Tuscany, Italy (43°54′N 10°41′E) on Cleistocactus strausii. The plants were placed in ø12 cm pots; 30 plants per thesis, divided into 3 replicates of 10 plants each. The experimental groups were: i) group without structured water, irrigated with water and previously fertilised substrate; ii) group with structured water, previously fertilised substrate. On 20 January 2024, plant height, stem circumference, vegetative weight, root weight, root lenght, number of new suckers, microbial count in the plants (evaluation of the type of bacteria and fungi in the substrate) were measured. Results and Discussion: The experiment showed that the use of structured water can improve the vegetative and root growth of Cleistocactus strausii plants grown in pots. The treatment also resulted in an increase in plant height, stem circumference, root hair length and number of new suckers. The trial also highlighted how the use of structured water in plant growing media can increase bacterial and fungal biodiversity in terms of number and taxonomic diversity. In fact, the substrates of the treated plants showed the presence of 5 different bacterial and fungal taxa compared to the control. The presence of fewer plants affected by biotic phytopathologies is evident in the treatment with structured water. Conclusions: Specifically, structured water has been shown to promote the growth of Cleistocactus strausii, according to experimental results. Plant height, vegetative and root biomass were significantly increased. Additionally, the number of useful microorganisms found on the substrate of theses treated with structured water increased, which likely supported plant growth improvement. Plants can also be affected by microorganisms in their substrates if they are exposed to biotic or abiotic stress. These aspects consequently become very interesting for the grower who can reduce the use of water and fertilisers and increase the quality of the plants by using alternative techniques.
{"title":"Structured water uses in improving rhizosphere microbiota and growth of Cleistocactus strausii","authors":"D. Prisa","doi":"10.30574/gscarr.2024.18.3.0081","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30574/gscarr.2024.18.3.0081","url":null,"abstract":"Research objective: The paper presents the results of research aiming plant growth and to stimulate microbial communities in rhizosphere of Cleistocactus strausii which was watered with structured water under controlled conditions. Materials and Methods: The experiments, which began in January 2023, were conducted in the CREA-OF greenhouses in Pescia (PT), Tuscany, Italy (43°54′N 10°41′E) on Cleistocactus strausii. The plants were placed in ø12 cm pots; 30 plants per thesis, divided into 3 replicates of 10 plants each. The experimental groups were: i) group without structured water, irrigated with water and previously fertilised substrate; ii) group with structured water, previously fertilised substrate. On 20 January 2024, plant height, stem circumference, vegetative weight, root weight, root lenght, number of new suckers, microbial count in the plants (evaluation of the type of bacteria and fungi in the substrate) were measured. Results and Discussion: The experiment showed that the use of structured water can improve the vegetative and root growth of Cleistocactus strausii plants grown in pots. The treatment also resulted in an increase in plant height, stem circumference, root hair length and number of new suckers. The trial also highlighted how the use of structured water in plant growing media can increase bacterial and fungal biodiversity in terms of number and taxonomic diversity. In fact, the substrates of the treated plants showed the presence of 5 different bacterial and fungal taxa compared to the control. The presence of fewer plants affected by biotic phytopathologies is evident in the treatment with structured water. Conclusions: Specifically, structured water has been shown to promote the growth of Cleistocactus strausii, according to experimental results. Plant height, vegetative and root biomass were significantly increased. Additionally, the number of useful microorganisms found on the substrate of theses treated with structured water increased, which likely supported plant growth improvement. Plants can also be affected by microorganisms in their substrates if they are exposed to biotic or abiotic stress. These aspects consequently become very interesting for the grower who can reduce the use of water and fertilisers and increase the quality of the plants by using alternative techniques.","PeriodicalId":12791,"journal":{"name":"GSC Advanced Research and Reviews","volume":"47 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140362054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-30DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2024.18.3.0110
Mushfiqur Rahman Abir, Asif Zaman, Sawon Mursalin
Federated Learning (FL) has emerged as a promising approach to collaborative machine learning without the need to share raw data. It enables decentralized model updates while preserving the privacy of each device and reducing the communication overhead. This experiment evaluates the effectiveness of the personalized FL algorithms, namely FedAvg, APPLE, FedBABU and FedProto, in a decentralized setting, with a particular focus on the Fashion MNIST dataset, which is characterized by a non-ideal data distribution. The objective is to identify which algorithm performs optimally in image classification tasks. The experimental results show that both FedProto and APPLE have nearly equivalent and better performance compared to FedBABU and FedAvg. Interestingly, increasing the number of uploads in FedBABU leads to similar results to APPLE and FedProto. However, under limited upload conditions, FedBABU performs similarly to FedAvg. These results provide valuable insights into the differential performance of personalized FL algorithms in non-id data scenarios and provide guidance for their application in distributed environments, especially in sensitive domains such as medical, military and confidential image analysis tasks where privacy and communication efficiency are paramount concerns.
联邦学习（FL）已成为一种前景广阔的协作式机器学习方法，无需共享原始数据。它可以实现分散式模型更新，同时保护每个设备的隐私并减少通信开销。本实验评估了个性化 FL 算法（即 FedAvg、APPLE、FedBABU 和 FedProto）在去中心化环境中的有效性，尤其侧重于时尚 MNIST 数据集，该数据集的特点是非理想数据分布。目的是确定哪种算法在图像分类任务中表现最佳。实验结果表明，与 FedBABU 和 FedAvg 相比，FedProto 和 APPLE 的性能几乎相当，甚至更好。有趣的是，增加 FedBABU 的上传数量会导致与 APPLE 和 FedProto 相似的结果。然而，在有限的上传条件下，FedBABU 的性能与 FedAvg 相似。这些结果为个性化 FL 算法在非 ID 数据场景中的不同性能提供了宝贵的见解，并为它们在分布式环境中的应用提供了指导，尤其是在医疗、军事和机密图像分析任务等敏感领域，在这些领域中，隐私和通信效率是最重要的考虑因素。
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Pub Date : 2024-03-30DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2024.18.3.0093
Michael Alurame Eruaga, Tabat Bature, Esther Oleiye Itua
This paper examines the specific challenges faced by Nigeria in implementing pharmacovigilance measures to ensure drug safety and monitor adverse effects. Despite the critical importance of pharmacovigilance in safeguarding public health, Nigeria grapples with several obstacles in its implementation. Through a nuanced exploration of literature and regulatory frameworks, this study sheds light on the unique hurdles encountered in pharmacovigilance practices within the Nigerian context. Challenges in Nigeria's pharmacovigilance landscape include limited awareness and understanding of pharmacovigilance principles among healthcare professionals and consumers, resulting in underreporting of adverse drug reactions. Additionally, there is a lack of robust infrastructure and resources for pharmacovigilance activities, including inadequate funding, shortage of trained personnel, and deficient pharmacovigilance databases. Regulatory enforcement and oversight are also hindered by issues such as weak regulatory frameworks, fragmented reporting systems, and suboptimal collaboration among regulatory agencies. Furthermore, Nigeria's pharmacovigilance efforts are compounded by factors such as the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard medicines, informal drug markets, and cultural beliefs influencing healthcare-seeking behaviors. These challenges pose significant barriers to effective pharmacovigilance implementation and compromise patient safety and public health outcomes in Nigeria. Addressing these challenges requires a multifaceted approach encompassing regulatory reforms, capacity building initiatives, public awareness campaigns, and collaboration with international partners. Strengthening regulatory frameworks, enhancing healthcare professional training on pharmacovigilance, establishing robust reporting systems, and fostering partnerships between regulatory agencies, healthcare institutions, and pharmaceutical companies are essential steps toward improving pharmacovigilance practices in Nigeria. Through a thorough examination of the Nigerian context, this paper aims to raise awareness of the specific challenges hindering pharmacovigilance implementation in the country and stimulate dialogue on potential solutions to enhance drug safety and monitoring of adverse effects in Nigeria's healthcare system.
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Pub Date : 2024-03-30DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2024.18.3.0098
Reem Abduljaleel, Khaleel Al Thabit, Mohammed Abd, Kadhim Aljuboory, S. Al-Helfy
Background: Multiple technical intra-operative problems that raise the risk of complications and greatly lengthen the operating time are referred to as difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Aim: to assess preoperative ultrasound (US) findings that indicate a difficult (LC) and the potential benefits for improvement of patient care. Patients and method:100 patients underwent LC over a period of 9 months. Of these, 74 were female and 26 were male. Abdominal US was performed 48 hours prior to the surgery. The gallbladder (GB) wall thickness, GB size, gallstone (GS) multiplicity, GS mobility, GB empyema, and presence of pericholecystic fluid are the six parameters that were examined by ultrasound. The surgical procedure was rated as easy or difficult based on some surgical parameters, these include the length of the procedure, the occurrence of intraoperative bleeding, and the presence of significant adhesions or inflammation surrounding the GB and the Calot's triangle that obscure the dissection planes. The results of the ultrasound and the operation were compared. Results: According to the statistical analysis, all ultrasound parameters were significantly correlated with the degree of surgical difficulty. 21 of the patients had a difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy; of them, 2 had an open procedure performed because of severe adhesion. When predicting a difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the thick wall gallbladder > 3mm has the highest sensitivity (83.3%) and the presence of pericholecystic fluid or empyema has the highest specificity (100%). Conclusion: preoperative ultrasound results can be useful in anticipating problems that may arise during LC and necessitate conversion to open cholecystectomy (OC).
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Pub Date : 2024-03-30DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2024.18.3.0049
Guo Nyuhuan
The increasing prevalence of adolescent emptiness globally poses significant challenges, calling for innovative research and practical interventions. This paper introduces a novel perspective through the lens of Other-Contribution Theory (OCT), exploring its potential in understanding and addressing the multifaceted phenomenon of adolescent emptiness. We begin by highlighting the global trend of rising incidences of adolescent emptiness and its impacts, followed by a brief history of OCT and its current research dynamics. This study aims to dissect the causes and development of adolescent emptiness, emphasizing the theory's practical application and its anticipated contributions to the field. We delve into the current state and challenges of adolescent emptiness across different cultural and social contexts, identifying variations in manifestation and the complexities in existing recognition and treatment approaches. A thorough analysis of OCT reveals key concepts and theoretical frameworks, assessing its applicability and limitations in psychological health and social behavior studies. The intersection of OCT with adolescent emptiness is explored in depth, illustrating how OCT elucidates the etiology and progression of adolescent emptiness. Innovative intervention strategies based on OCT are proposed, evaluated against existing methods for their effectiveness and limitations. The discussion extends to the adaptability and challenges of implementing these strategies across diverse cultural and social backgrounds. By integrating theory with practice, this paper critically evaluates the proposed interventions, discussing their significance for policy-making and practical application, highlighting innovative aspects, and providing insights for future research. The synthesis underscores the importance of blending theory and practice in understanding and intervening in adolescent emptiness, concluding with the study's limitations and directions for future research.
在全球范围内，青少年空虚感日益普遍，这带来了巨大的挑战，需要进行创新研究和实际干预。本文从 "其他贡献理论"（OCT）的视角引入了一个新的视角，探索其在理解和解决青少年空虚这一多层面现象方面的潜力。我们首先强调了青少年空虚感发生率上升的全球趋势及其影响，然后简要介绍了他者贡献理论的历史及其当前的研究动态。本研究旨在剖析青少年空虚的成因和发展，强调该理论的实际应用及其对该领域的预期贡献。我们深入探讨了不同文化和社会背景下青少年空虚的现状和挑战，确定了表现形式的差异以及现有识别和治疗方法的复杂性。对 "空虚感 "的透彻分析揭示了关键概念和理论框架，评估了其在心理健康和社会行为研究中的适用性和局限性。深入探讨了OCT与青少年空虚的交叉点，说明了OCT如何阐明青少年空虚的病因和发展过程。提出了基于 OCT 的创新干预策略，并对现有方法的有效性和局限性进行了评估。讨论还延伸到在不同文化和社会背景下实施这些策略的适应性和挑战。通过将理论与实践相结合，本文对建议的干预措施进行了批判性评估，讨论了其对政策制定和实际应用的意义，突出了创新方面，并为未来研究提供了启示。综述强调了理论与实践相结合对于理解和干预青少年空虚心理的重要性，最后提出了研究的局限性和未来研究的方向。
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Women leaders often face a "double bind," a phenomenon where they are expected to exhibit both stereotypically feminine traits (e.g., warmth, empathy) and stereotypically masculine traits (e.g., assertiveness, ambition) to be perceived as effective leaders. This abstract explores strategies for women leaders to navigate this double bind, challenging stereotypes and biases to achieve leadership success. The abstract begins by acknowledging the pervasive nature of gender stereotypes and biases in leadership, highlighting their impact on women's advancement in leadership roles. Research suggests that women who conform too closely to feminine stereotypes may be perceived as lacking in leadership qualities, while those who adopt more masculine traits may be viewed as lacking in warmth and likability. This double bind poses a significant challenge for women leaders, requiring them to navigate a narrow path to leadership success. To overcome the double bind, women leaders can employ a range of strategies. One approach is to adopt an "androgynous" leadership style, incorporating both stereotypically feminine and masculine traits as appropriate. By demonstrating a balance of warmth and assertiveness, women can challenge traditional gender stereotypes and expand perceptions of effective leadership. Additionally, women leaders can leverage their unique strengths and experiences to differentiate themselves in leadership roles. Emphasizing qualities such as empathy, collaboration, and emotional intelligence can help women leaders build trust and rapport with their teams, enhancing their effectiveness as leaders. Furthermore, women leaders can benefit from mentorship and networking opportunities to navigate the challenges of leadership. Building a strong support network of mentors, sponsors, and peers can provide women with valuable guidance, feedback, and advocacy in their leadership journey. In conclusion, navigating the double bind requires women leaders to challenge stereotypes and biases, adopt a balanced leadership approach, and leverage their unique strengths and experiences. By employing these strategies, women can overcome barriers to leadership success and contribute to creating more inclusive and diverse leadership cultures.
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Pub Date : 2024-02-28DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2024.18.2.0047
Dann Mark N. Dela Cruz, Christine R. Pacheco
This study was delimited to the perceptions of customers on the different services of Restobar establishment in Northern Part of Zambales utilizing the quantitative approach and the descriptive-survey research methodology. The population of the study comprised one hundred (100) customers of Restobar and had been randomly selected. Based on the summary of the investigations conducted, majority of respondents were females, young adulthood, single and a government employee. The respondents perceived strongly agree on consistency, courtesy, customer service, expectation, responsiveness, timeliness, and personal relationship. And perceived significant difference in consistency in terms of gender, age, and occupation; courtesy and responsiveness in terms of gender and occupation; customer service in terms of gender; expectation in terms of occupation; timeliness in terms of civil status and occupation; personal relationship in terms of civil status on the perceptions of the customer-respondents on the different services of resto bar when grouped according to profile variables. It is highly recommended that Restobar establishments may increase their personnel consistency to assist, act and supply the needs of the visitors in a timely manner; may train/practice their employees how to listen, understand, sympathize and take action on the concerns of the visitors when a problem arises; may employees need to know what products and services they are offering when visitors ask or inquire; and a proposed plan of action may be developed by the for the improvement of guest satisfaction.
本研究采用定量方法和描述性调查研究方法，研究了顾客对赞巴莱斯北部 Restobar 不同服务的看法。研究对象包括随机抽取的 100 名 Restobar 顾客。根据调查总结，大多数受访者为女性、青年、单身和政府雇员。受访者对一致性、礼貌、客户服务、期望值、响应速度、及时性和人际关系都非常认同。根据特征变量分组，受访者在一致性方面的性别、年龄和职业；礼貌性和响应性方面的性别和职业；客户服务方面的性别；期望值方面的职业；及时性方面的公民身份和职业；个人关系方面的公民身份对顾客对 resto bar 不同服务的看法有明显差异。强烈建议餐馆酒吧机构提高其人员的一致性，以便及时协助、采取行动和满足游客的需求；培训/练习其员工如何倾听、理解、同情游客的关切，并在出现问题时采取行动；当游客询问或查询时，员工需要了解他们正在提供哪些产品和服务；以及制定拟议的行动计划，以提高客人的满意度。
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As global awareness of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues intensifies, corporations are increasingly recognizing the importance of sustainability reporting in demonstrating their commitment to responsible business practices. This Review provides a comparative review of sustainability reporting practices in corporations, focusing on the distinctions between the USA and Europe. The USA and Europe, as major economic regions, exhibit distinct approaches to sustainability reporting, reflecting diverse regulatory frameworks, cultural considerations, and stakeholder expectations. This review delves into the key elements characterizing sustainability reporting in both regions, highlighting the convergences and divergences that shape corporate disclosure practices. In the USA, sustainability reporting is predominantly driven by voluntary initiatives and market forces. Companies often engage in ESG reporting to meet the expectations of investors, consumers, and other stakeholders who increasingly prioritize sustainable business practices. The absence of a standardized regulatory framework has led to a heterogeneous landscape of reporting methodologies, with some corporations adhering to global standards like the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) or adopting industry-specific frameworks. In contrast, Europe has witnessed a more structured and regulatory-driven approach to sustainability reporting. The European Union (EU) has been at the forefront of shaping sustainable finance policies, introducing frameworks such as the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) that mandate certain companies to disclose non-financial information. European corporations, therefore, navigate a more standardized reporting landscape, aligning with established frameworks like the EU Taxonomy Regulation and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations. This comparative analysis explores the motivations behind sustainability reporting, the disclosure frameworks commonly employed, and the impact of regional regulatory contexts on corporate practices. By shedding light on the unique dynamics in the USA and Europe, this review contributes to a nuanced understanding of how corporations navigate the evolving landscape of sustainability reporting, ultimately fostering transparency, accountability, and responsible corporate citizenship.
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