This study explored the survival mechanisms of Badjao migrants in Mambaling, Cebu City. It also examined how they respond to the different challenges they encounter in their daily lives, specifically the perceived discrimination from society, and how the government and other private sectors have helped them improve their lives. This research utilized a naturalistic inquiry method and purposive snowball sampling to identify and understand the survival mechanisms of Badjao migrants. The study invo...

Anthropology 

This study investigated the socio-environmental predictors of substance abuse among out-of-school adolescents. The study adopted a quantitative research method and gathered data through the adaptation of standardized scales of measurements on peer pressure and substance abuse. Data was collected from 322 out-of-school adolescents from selected bus terminals in Ibadan, Oyo state. Descriptive statistics and inferential (Pearson r and ANOVA) were used in the study. From the findings, the prevalence...

Psychology 

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) is a rare but life-threatening neurological emergency that arises primarily from the use of dopamine antagonist antipsychotic medications. Clinically, it is characterized by hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, altered mental status, and signs of autonomic dysregulation. Despite being a well-documented phenomenon, the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of NMS remain poorly understood, and early detection remains a clinical challenge. This study introduces a c...

Psychiatry & Psychology 

Informing and whistleblowing behavior in education displays differentiated characteristics across age groups, with clear variations in motives, methods, and purposes. This paper argues that the destructive impact of whistleblowing on classroom interpersonal relationships does not stem from its motives, but rather from whether teachers guide such behavior toward institutionalized norms. By introducing the principle of procedural justice and establishing standardized channels for whistleblowing, i...

Sociology 

This study investigated the level of digital skills (DS) among librarians working in nursing and midwifery training institutions in the Lango subregion, aiming to propose recommendations that may be adopted by these institutions to develop the DS of their librarians. The major issue underlying the study is the inadequate digital literacy skills of librarians in nursing and midwifery training institutions, which hinders their ability to effectively support teaching, learning, and access to digita...

Nursing 

Introduction: The objective of this observational study on a local cohort was to report the prognostic interest of using a High Cut-Off membrane dialysis protocol in the management of MM (myeloma tubulopathy) in patients with severe dialysis-dependent acute kidney injury (AKI). Methodology: This was a retrospective study conducted over a one-year period from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024. All hospitalized patients with dialysis-dependent AKI diagnosed with MM were treated according to th...

Nephrology 

This article explores how social media marketing influences customer decision making in the modern digital environment in Ivory Coast. The study followed a qualitative route, using electronic or telephone interviews and desktop research as research instruments to gather data from five retail outlets in Ivory Coast. The sample comprised the employees and customers of those retail outlets. Convenient and snowball sampling techniques were used to select one hundred (100) participants. The study fou...

Sociology  Socioeconomics  Marketing  Operations Management 

Background: Granulomatous gastritis is an uncommon histological finding characterized by the presence of granulomas in the gastric mucosa. While granulomatous inflammation in the stomach can be attributed to a variety of causes, one rare but possible cause is Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder primarily affecting the gastrointestinal tract, typically involving the terminal ileum and colon. However, isolated gastric involvement is rare and ca...

Gastroenterology & Hepatology 

This research focuses on the key role of digital technology in the inheritance and development of Linshu Willow Weaving, an intangible cultural heritage. Linshu Willow Weaving is a traditional craft that currently faces multiple challenges, including issues with skill transmission, weak market demand, and ineffective promotion. Although digital technology provides new opportunities for its survival and development, there are still challenges in its practical application, such as poor integration...

Culture  Sociology 

Evaluating drug safety during pregnancy remains an ongoing clinical and pharmacological challenge due to ethical, practical, and regulatory barriers, resulting in scarce human clinical trial data. Consequently, healthcare providers must frequently rely on limited observational data and incomplete safety profiles when prescribing medications, especially psychiatric and neurological drugs, whose discontinuation could lead to significant maternal health risks. This research addresses these critical...

Artificial Intelligence  Psychiatry & Psychology