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Self-Management of learning plays a fundamental role in higher learning by improving student’s intention to use M-learning systems for academic purposes. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of Self-Management of learning on the intention to use M-learning systems in Ugandan universities. A cross sectional survey methodology was employed to collect data from 370 students selected from two different universities in Ugandan universities on the variables of study. Results of correlation and regression analysis indicated that a positive and significant relationship exists between Self-Management of learning and intention to use M-learning systems. These findings have theoretical implications for intention to use M-learning systems by aligning Self-Management of Learning as a Significant Predictor of intention to use M-learning systems. The findings also have practical interventions designed at enhancing student’s intention to use of M-learning systems which implies that universities should ensure that students are able to control their learning activities. The more the learner controls their own activities, the more successful learning will occur.

The study was conducted in Central Darfur State (CDS) in 2015 to examine the impact of recent Darfur conflicts on the socio economic factors and income generating activities of the different livelihoods groups living in the study area. To achieve this goal, a multi - stage random sampling technique was applied to draw the sample size from the target population. Accordingly, 202 respondents were selected by virtue of the so-called the Attribute Sample Size techniques. A mixture of both quantitative and qualitative methods were used to collect the data on target population, but depending mainly on structured questionnaire. Respondents were asked to give direct information about their socio-economic characteristics, their income source, other livelihoods strategies and the influence of the conflicts on the everyday life of IDPs, nomads, rural and urban settlements. The data collected for, three time periods, were examined, the first period (2000) represents the situation before the conflict. The second period (2006) represents the severe situation after the conflicts were erupted, whereas the last period (2012) represents the situation in which IDPs start to return voluntarily after Darfur peace agreement signed in Doha in 2011 after which people enjoyed comparative peace and security conditions became comparatively conducive for undertaking economic activities. The socio-economic characteristics examined include, sex of the household head, education level, marital status and family size, residence of the respondents, security and economic activities, land ownership and utilization, livestock ownership, economic activities and household annual income. Descriptive analysis including percentage, averages, were compared to reveal the impact of the current conflicts on these variables and on the income generated as well as other livelihood strategies in the study area.

The study was conducted in Central Darfur State (CDS) in 2015 to examine the impact of recent Darfur conflicts on income derived from crop production, it is a kind of income generating activity undertaken by different livelihoods groups living in the study area. To achieve this goal, a multi - stage random sampling technique was applied to draw the sample size from the target population. Accordingly, 202 respondents were selected using the Attribute Sample Size techniques. A mixture of both quantitative and qualitative methods were used, with special emphasis on structured questionnaire. Respondents were asked to give information about their income source, for instance crop production and the influence of the conflicts on the everyday life of IDPs, nomads, rural and urban settlements. The data collected were for three time periods; pre conflicts period (2000), war period (2006) and peace period (2012). The model used in the analysis was Seemingly Unrelated Regression model, popularly called SUR model, using Stata10 as a main software, in addition to IBM SPSS statistics 24 and excel spreadsheet. However, the results showed the crucial role played by security on income derived from crop production. The study recommended that for agriculture to lead the state economy as before, security issue should be addressed and make the situation conducive for sedentary farmers to be able to resume agricultural activities.

Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) have emerged as a novel cancer therapy for patients with poorly differentiated, anaplastic or medullary carcinomas unresponsive to conventional treatments. The association between fasting mimicking diets and TKIs has been explored with encouraging results showing a better response with less side effects due to TKI toxicity. Here we reportthe role of fasting in reducing cell survival and in potentiating the anticancer activity of TKIs (Lenvatinib, Sorafenib, Vandetanib and Cabozatinib) in cultured medullary, follicular, papillary and anaplastic thyroid cancer cells. In particular, fast mimicking diet reduced cell growth in all cell types but potentiated the anticancer activity of TKIs only in follicular, medullary and TPC1 thyroid cells. TKIs significantly reduced ERK1-2 activation after 1 h in all cell types. Prolonged exposure to TKIs resulted in an improvement of ERK1-2 phosphorylation which was inhibited in the presence of starvation. We demonstrated thyroid cancer cell susceptibility to fasting and validated its role in potentiating anticancer activity of TKIs by strengthening ERK1/2 signalling inhibition.

The popularity of social networking sites is constantly growing among the iGeneration. This study attempted to investigate the effectiveness of TikTokActiV as a tool for teaching and improving ESL pupils’ writing skill focusing on action verbs. The respondents of this study comprise of 60 primary school pupils from a rural school, a sub-urban school and an urban school in southern part of Malaysia. The pupils’ writing skill development were measured using pre and post-test containing 20 questions. Action research design was used to understand the effectiveness of using ‘TikTokActiV’. The pre-test and post-test conclude that by incorporating TikTokActiV as a teaching tool in English language classrooms, pupils will have significant improvements in ESL writing skills.

Alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder, is a condition in which a person has a desire or physical need to consume alcohol, and impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences.” Alcoholism mainly damages important organs like liver, heart and brain. Many psychological illnesses like dementia, anxiety and depression are caused by alcohol addiction. More over Alcoholism poses extra financial burden and affects quality of life. Hence it is important to treat the alcohol dependence to reduce or stop alcohol consumption by the addicted individual. Considering the need of safe medication for alcohol de-addiction, A clinical Trial was conducted on a Poly herbal combination Wesnil Plus to evaluate its effect for alcohol de addiction. Statistically significant improvement was seen on Alcohol withdrawal scale in the treated patients and the craving and frequency of alcohol consumption was significantly reduced.

Oxygen deprivation, or hypoxia, during pregnancy poses a multifaceted challenge to maternal and fetal well-being, significantly impacting gestational outcomes. This comprehensive review endeavors to elucidate the intricate mechanisms and consequences of hypoxia on maternal health within the context of pregnancy. Through an exploration of the complex interplay between oxygen insufficiency, placental function, and maternal physiology, this review aims to unravel the far-reaching implications of hypoxia on pregnancy outcomes. The discourse encompasses the pivotal role of hypoxia in precipitating various pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, gestational hypoxia, and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), shedding light on their underlying pathophysiological processes and potential therapeutic avenues. By synthesizing current knowledge, this review aims to advance our comprehension of hypoxia\'s impact on maternal health during gestation, fostering the development of targeted interventions to alleviate adverse outcomes associated with oxygen deprivation in pregnancy.

The word agriculture fundamentally refers to the practice of cultivating land, growing crops, and raising livestock (animals) to produce food, fiber, and other products for human use. Agriculture contributes about 15–18% to India’s GDP. Rural population 40–45% follow agriculture. It supports rural income, also supplies raw materials for industries. In the selected kallakurichi district, of Tamilnadu, most of the people are farmers. Paddy, cotton, maize cultivation is the main occupation for farmers. This study analyses Occupational Therapy related ergonomics in agriculture essentially to protect farmers health, for reducing physical strain, and increase productivity. Working posture of farmers were analysed by Ovako work posture analysis system, splitting them into tasks involving agricultural farming, Modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (MNMQ) is a standardized and validated screening instrument widely used to assess the presence, severity, and functional impact of musculoskeletal symptoms. Hence, both these scales, were used for occupational health research and ergonomic evaluations in farmers.