Introduction: DM has been implicated with multiple complications including diabetic cardiac autonomic neuropathy (DCAN), with a global burden ranging from 1% - 90% in type 1 DM and 20% - 73% in type 2 DM. Poor glycemic control, long duration of DM and traditional cardiovascular risk factors have been associated with the development and progression of DCAN. In Tanzania, there is limited data on DCAN burden and its associated factors. This study was conducted to raise awareness ab...

Diabetes & Endocrinology  Neurology  Cardiology  Clinical Medicine  Internal Medicine 

The need for the proper and efficient management of credit default and capital adequacy ratio of the quoted deposit money banks (QDMBs) in Nigeria is urgent. It continues to constitute challenges detrimental to the Nigerian banks’ progress and, by extension, the country’s economy at large. This study, thus, investigates the impact of credit default on the credit adequacy ratio of QDMBs in Nigeria. Thirteen (13) deposit money institutions listed on the Nigerian stock exchange were utilised to acc...

Economics 

Briefly outline the historical background, development and evolution process of backpacks, as well as the importance and application of backpacks in different fields. Overview of research methods and structure of the article.

History 

This paper examines the structural and institutional changes in Buganda during colonial rule from 1884 to 1900. It highlights how precolonial governance structures, cantered on the Kabaka (King) and a hierarchical system of chiefs, were modified to accommodate colonial objectives, including resource extraction and political control. The paper also analyzes the role of Christian missionaries in reshaping cultural and educational institutions, leading to the adoption of new religious and social no...

History 

This dissertation explores the impact of housing accessibility on the overall well-being of international students at UWS-Paisley, utilizing quantitative research methods to analyse the diverse benefits of housing accessibility for a range of international students. The study sheds light on how basic human needs like shelter are adapted to meet the evolving educational and health requirements in the UK (Scotland), where rapid economic changes intersect with deep-rooted educational cultural tradi...

Sociology 

Node renumbering is an important step in the solution of sparse systems of equations. It aims to reduce the bandwidth and profile of the matrix. This allows for the speeding up of the solution of the system or allows for the addressing of even larger systems than otherwise would be possible. Research on this topic dates to the late sixties. In most of these algorithms nodal degree is an important consideration. In the new algorithm, we consider the maximum difference in adjacent node numbers as ...

Software Engineering  Computer Engineering 

This study focuses on using technological advancements and multilingual frameworks to enhance the global visibility of intangible cultural heritage (ICH), specifically Doumian Dengwan and Chinese martial arts. It highlights the challenges faced by these traditions, such as linguistic barriers and cultural stereotypes, and explores how digital technology and multilingual promotion can address these issues. The research examines the application of augmented reality (AR) and cloud platforms in diss...

Culture  Sociology  Language Education 

Information literacy (IL) refers to the ability of college students to recognize, acquire, evaluate, and utilize cultural resources in a networked environment. It is an essential competency for modern students, as their level of digital reading IL directly impacts both personal and societal development. By cultivating this literacy, students can enhance their capacity to access, assess, and leverage cultural information, thereby better adapting to the demands of an information-driven society. Co...

Library, Intelligence and Philology 

This article focuses on the direction of management and education, organically combining the rule of law and ideological and political work in university management, exploring the synergistic mechanism between the two, and promoting the professionalization and efficiency of ideological and political work through the rule of law approach. The article first discusses the background of the topic, then briefly describes common legal issues in ideological and political work, followed by solutions, an...

Law 

The opera “March of the Army and the People,” which premiered in Yan’an in 1939, stands as a significant milestone in the development of a new Chinese national opera. At the Southwest Theatre Exhibition, this production was the only opera presented, and it was also the sole theatrical work originating from the Yan’an liberated area. The performance received widespread acclaim from audiences and sparked enthusiastic discussions. As a representative work of the “Chinese style” new opera, “March of...

Culture  Philosophy  Literature