Globally, there has been a growing interest in corporate governance as a result of economic and financial mishaps and the after-effect of COVID-19 pandemic that affected all economic sectors including corporate sector. From 2005, Lesotho undertook a journey of introducing corporate governance as a national policy framework and the final document, Mohlomi Corporate Governance Code, was completed in 2021. This paper analysed documents, mainly secondary, to draw up lessons learned from the processe...

Economics 

The food recognition systems are available for foreign dishes but much work has not been done for our traditional dishes making it difficult to classify the traditional dishes and the ingredients they are made up of. From extensive literature reviews conducted, the existing models on food recognition are not robust enough to handle classification and identification of ingredients in traditional dishes. This study developed an improved food recognition system for the classification and identifica...

Complex network models 

With China’s significant advancements in integrating high technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, virtual reality, and augmented reality into educational systems in recent years, smart teaching in China has enhanced learning experiences and created more interactive and personalized environments. This study investigates the current state of smart teaching in China, highlighting its progress and challenges. By summarizing the current status and challenges of smart cla...

Education Administration  E-Learning and Knowledge Management  Educational Reform 

Aim: This systematic review aimed to determine the risk factors for malocclusions. Methods: A comprehensive search for publications in electronic databases such as PubMed, Medline, Embase, Cochrane, Google scholar, Scopus and Web of science was conducted in order to identify and choose the literature for this paper. 13 articles were selected, and their level of methodological quality was appraised using the STROBE quality assessment tool. Results:...

Dentistry 

Ghana became politically independent from colonial rule on 6th March 1957 to signify the end of colonial rule. Meanwhile, Eurocentric schooling and its foundation still shape Ghana’s education system. The paper looked at the impact of the English language hegemony as the primary medium of instruction on Indigenous Ghanaian languages and cultural expression and how Eurocentric frameworks have influenced the educational content and marginalized Ghanaian language and knowledge systems. It concluded...

Education Administration 

Surgical site infection (SSI) following emergency cesarean section (EC/S) remains a common and widespread problem contributing to significant morbidity and mortality possibly due to the emergency nature of the surgical intervention. This study aimed to investigate the incidence and predictors of surgical site infections (SSI) following emergency cesarean section (EC/S) at Dodoma Regional Referral Hospital (DRRH), where the rate is notably high. A prospective cohort study included 200 women who u...

Gynecology & Obstetrics 

The study used a quasi-experimental study design to evaluate the effect of a role-play teaching strategy on science students’ interest in the teaching and learning of photosynthesis. The sample comprised third-year biology students of 3 intact classes totaling 157 at Ghana Senior High School, Koforidua. Sixty-three (63) of the students, 21 for each class, volunteered to participate in the role-play. The students answered a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire on whether the use of role-play for te...

Educational Technology 

Background: Fractures of the long bones are becoming increasingly common in our environment, due to the upsurge in road accidents. In low- and middle-income countries such as Cameroon, where universal health coverage is still in its infancy, patients tend to orient their treatment choices according to their financial means. This study aimed to assess the functional outcome of patients with long bone fractures discharged against medical advice at the Yaounde Emergency Center. Methods: We conducte...

Orthopedics 

This paper aims to deeply explore the economic growth dynamics during the apartheid era in South Africa and its long-term consequences on social inequality. In terms of research methods, by reviewing the historical background and implementation of apartheid policies in detail, this paper adopts various means such as literature research, historical analysis, data analysis, and case studies to analyze how this policy strengthened the economic disparity between whites and blacks through key areas s...

Culture  Anthropology 

The development of a web-based waste management application addresses the unique challenges of waste collection in Port Harcourt Metropolis. Traditional waste management practices often suffer from inefficiencies such as irregular schedules, ineffective communication, and limited tracking capabilities, leading to environmental and public health concerns. The proposed system integrates cutting-edge technologies, including React for frontend design, Node.js and Express.js for backend operations, M...

Environmental Sciences