Diversification - Science topic

Understanding how income diversification affects credit risk-taking behavior and profitability in commercial banks is important for stakeholders, including bank owners, managers, and regulators. This study therefore examined the impact of income diversification on credit risk-taking and profitability of commercial banks in Ethiopia. Additionally, i...

The world has witnessed development in various aspects of life as a result of the growth of scientific knowledge and the benefit from the results of studies and research in the field of sports, the aim of which is to develop the athletic levels of players and achieve the best achievement. Achieving new numbers requires change and diversification in...

The increasing adoption of multi-cloud strategies by enterprises seeking agility, resilience, and vendor diversification has intensified the demand for effective interoperability and orchestration mechanisms across disparate cloud environments. Multi-cloud deployments, while beneficial, come with inherent complexity due to heterogeneous APIs, diffe...

Political stability is inevitable for economic growth and development regardless of the EU accession. It must be followed by the economic freedom concept in order to achieve the full potential. In case of Montenegro, the concepts of micro-state, its hybrid version as well as green transition based on economic freedom are the key pillars. It also en...

Can adaptation strategies mitigate the impact of drought episodes on household food insecurity? Using longitudinal data on Malagasy rural households from 2011 to 2014 and a two-way fixed-effects model with an instrumental variable method to address endogeneity issues, this study demonstrates that crop diversification significantly reduces household...

This edited volume examines the challenges and solutions in the intricate landscape of Indian agriculture and global trade. It explores the historical shifts from an industry-driven to agrarian economy, followed by rapid urbanization in the latter half of the 20th century. Modern agri-business is a global phenomenon not only affected by local and r...

This article offers a new perspective on possible consequences of looking at uncertainty in forest ecosystem management as something irreducible. Management strategies suggested by forest science are often focused on minimizing uncertainty by using predictive or probabilistic models and risk management via diversification in order to enable the ach...

Only a handful of examples speak for Middle and Upper Paleolithic adaptations to mid-latitude highlands. Mountainous southwest Asia, consisting of the southern Caucasus (including the Armenian Plateau) and the Zagros and Alborz ranges, is arguably the richest, featuring numerous Late Pleistocene (ca. 130–12 ka) archaeological records. The region's...

Hydrazine derivatives are generally difficult to prepare despite their appealing structural simplicity. The synthetic challenge may arise from either the similar reactivity or the relatively low activity of the two nitrogen atoms in a hydrazine precursor. The former would lead to severe selectivity issues while the latter would require harsh reacti...

Despite extensive research on climate change impacts and adaptation strategies in Zimbabwe, their effectiveness from the perspective of smallholder farmers, particularly in the Gwayi catchment remains insufficiently understood. This study evaluated adaptation strategies in response to land use change and climate variability using a mixed-methods ap...

In an era marked by global supply chain volatility and increasing regulatory scrutiny, strategic sourcing and vendor diversification have become critical pillars of resilience in global drug manufacturing. This paper explores the evolving dynamics of pharmaceutical procurement, emphasizing the role of multi-vendor sourcing strategies in mitigating...

The global pharmaceutical supply chain is an intricate network that relies on cross-border coordination for the sourcing, production, and distribution of critical medical products. In recent years, escalating geopolitical tensions-ranging from trade wars and economic sanctions to regional conflicts and policy shifts-have exposed the sector to sever...

Skeletal editing comprises the structural reorganization of compounds. Such editing can be achieved through atom swapping, atom insertion, atom deletion or reorganization of the compound’s backbone structure1,2. Conducted at a late stage in drug development campaigns, skeletal editing enables diversification of an existing pharmacophore, enhancing...

Aim The Odorrana schmackeri complex (OSC), widely distributed across southern China, presents intriguing mysteries regarding its diversification dynamics. Resolving these evolutionary enigmas would establish a crucial foundation for understanding biogeographic evolution in this topographically complex region. Therefore, we integrated phylogenetic,...

Individuals who donate to charity may be affected by various biases and donate inefficiently. In a replication and extension registered report with a US Amazon Mechanical Turk sample using CloudResearch (N = 1403), we replicated studies 1 to 4 in Baron & Szymanska (Baron & Szymanska 2011 In The science of giving: experimental approaches to the stud...

2025 has been marked by heightened market volatility. The US stock markets declined by approximately 14% in March and April 2025 from their peak in February 2025, driven by concerns over the economic impact of US tariffs. In such uncertain environments, minimum volatility strategies provide a defensive approach that helps cushion portfolios against...

The paper presents the analysis of the investment flow in the vitivinicultural sector and the prospects for the development of the sector, and a SWOT analysis was developed to have a conjugate vision of the sector. The paper reflects the role and importance of investment in the modernization and development of the sector by increasing competitivene...

Eтническа характеристика; Маркетинг; Управле-ние на изкуствата; Комуникация в областта на изкуствата. Abstract: In the context of global artistic diversification, Guangzhou Ballet Theatre faces the dual challenge of not only not reducing its appeal to audiences but also further optimizing the audience experience. Analyzing the brand development dat...

The relationship between aggression and mate choice in mating systems is critical for understanding the evolution and diversification of sexual organisms and yet remains the subject of vigorous debate. A key challenge is that traditional correlational approaches cannot distinguish underlying mechanisms of social interaction and can indicate mislead...

Sugarcane, a globally significant crop, generates vast quantities of waste in the form of leaves, tops, and bagasse collectively referred to as "sugarcane trash." Traditionally burned or discarded, this by-product poses environmental challenges, including air pollution and nutrient loss. However, sugarcane trash holds immense potential as a resourc...

Recent evidence from developing countries demonstrates the positive impact of agricultural machinery on productivity. However, there is a research gap regarding its impact, particularly on food security. This study examines the effect of agricultural machinery on farm revenue and food security (HFIAS). The analysis is based on data collected from 4...

Dans un contexte mondial marqué par des transformations rapides – technologiques, économiques, sociales et environnementales – les systèmes universitaires sont appelés à se réinventer pour répondre aux exigences de l’avenir. En Algérie, cette mutation est d’autant plus pressante qu’elle s’inscrit dans une dynamique nationale de modernisation des in...

Aim We investigate the evolutionary structure of vegetation assemblages in the Cerrado Domain, the main extent of savanna in the American Tropics, a biodiversity hotspot, to understand the role of ecological and geographical factors in constraining plant diversification and shaping biogeographic patterns across this complex mosaic of environments....

Energy is a cornerstone of national progress. Since humanity's inception, societies have sought to develop and harness energy sources to meet growing needs. Energy plays a crucial role in achieving sustainable development's social, economic, and environmental goals. Global interest in diversifying energy sources, particularly renewables like wind,...

Cacti have undergone some of the fastest diversification events in the plant kingdom despite their slow growth rates and extended generation times. This rapid evolution may be driven by intense ecological interactions. Here we tested, for the first time, the evolutionary dynamics of the ecological niches of Gymnocalycium species focusing on two key...

Introduction: This study aims to systematically identify and classify local and traditional dishes consumed across different regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), with a focus on understanding regional food consumption patterns and dietary diversity. By examining the culinary habits of households in Jazan, Jeddah, Al-Ahsa, Riyadh, and Hail,...

This research examines the integration of coffeeshop management into higher education curricula through Business Model Canvas methodologies, utilizing Le Café at Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia as a case study. The investigation employs qualitative methodology, incorporating document analysis and participant observation, to evaluate the...

Bangladesh’s food security as a multidimensional issue shaped by climate shocks, import dependency, and geopolitical risks. It argues for a multilateral strategy focused on import diversification, regional cooperation, contract farming abroad, and food diplomacy to build a resilient and sustainable food system.

Chromophores with emission in the second near‐infrared (NIR‐II) window have captivated much interest by taking advantage of the reduced light scattering and bio‐autofluorescence in this region. However, those conventional construction approaches to NIR‐II chromophores inevitably suffer from some unpractically limitations, as well as from undiversif...

The article explores the theoretical and practical aspects of managing strategic changes and risks in the development of the tourism industry. The tourism sector is currently facing a number of significant challenges, which can be attributed to the evolving nature of market demands, geopolitical instability, and economic disruptions. In order to en...

Despite extensive research on climate change impacts and adaptation strategies in Zimbabwe, their effectiveness from the perspective of smallholder farmers, particularly in the Gwayi catchment remains insufficiently understood. This study evaluated adaptation strategies in response to land use change and climate variability using a mixed-methods ap...

Increasing climate risks introduce new sources of uncertainty to smallholder farmers’ livelihood decisions. While farmers in different development contexts tend to accurately perceive long-term climatic trends, livelihood diversification as a climate resilience strategy has generally lagged behind awareness of climate risks. In this study, we inves...

The article examines the theoretical and practical aspects of managing geopolitical risks faced by enterprises in the tourism and hospitality industry in Ukraine. The risks have intensified due to ongoing political instability, armed conflict, and economic disruptions, posing significant challenges to the sustainable development of these sectors. T...

In recent years, due to the increasing challenges caused by climate change, water resource shortages, damage and destruction of coastal ecosystems, as well as the creation of economic and social challenges in rural areas close to shrimp farming sites, the need to review traditional shrimp farming methods has become more critical than ever. Shrimp f...

This paper explored the resilience of the agri-food supply chain in the context of the COVID-19 disruption and identifies practical lessons to improve the organizational response and recovery of firms after the unprecedented crisis. Structural equation modelling was employed to examine organizational resilience of Catalan agri-food supply chain bas...

This paper reviews recent research articles published in Euphytica on breeding for intraspecific diversification (genotype mixtures) and mixed cropping of different species. We highlight several aspects that these papers have in common, including the use of novel approaches to overcome resource constraints, such as low mechanization, external input...

This paper investigates the evolving link between cryptocurrency and equity markets in the context of the recent wave of corporate Bitcoin (BTC) treasury strategies. We assemble a dataset of 39 publicly listed firms holding BTC, from their first acquisition through April 2025. Using daily logarithmic returns, we first document significant positive...

This study examines the skill gap in the Hazaribagh and Ramgarh districts of Jharkhand, India, focusing on the discrepancy between workforce capabilities and industry demands. The research utilizes secondary data from sources such as the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Census 2011, to assess current and projected skill requirement...

This study examines how international trade reduces poverty through case studies from Vietnam, India, Mexico, Bangladesh, and Indonesia. It identifies key channels-economic growth, job creation, and empowerment of marginalized groups, especially women and small-scale producers. While trade fosters development, structural barriers, adjustment costs,...

Of 250 Plasmodium species, 6 infect humans, with P. falciparum causing over 95% of 600,000 annual malaria-related deaths. Its pathology arises from host cell remodelling driven by over 400 exported parasite proteins, including the FIKK kinase family. About one million years ago, a bird-infecting Plasmodium species crossed into great apes and a sing...

Grass‐legume pastures on acid soils of the temperate/Mediterranean climatic zone (∼29 million ha) of southern Australia are based almost entirely on a single annual legume (subterranean clover; Trifolium subterraneum L.). Serradellas (Ornithopus spp.) are options for legume diversification. We assessed maturity type among current serradella cultiva...

Women's participation in the workforce remains lower than men's, particularly in developing countries and regions such as North Africa and South Asia. This inequality, which persists despite rising incomes, raises questions about its link with economic development and the factors that explain it (cultural, religious, structural). The study aims to...

Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by value, has witnessed remarkable growth, becoming a popular investment that significantly impacts financial markets. However, its relationship with traditional assets, which is constantly evolving, remains poorly understood. Therefore, this study investigates the time-varying return correlations and spillover e...

This article explores the innovative transformation of agri-food business models through multifunctionality, tradition-led innovation, and attention to evolving tourist expectations. Despite growing academic attention, the literature still lacks structured frameworks for understanding the effective integration of multifunctional activities, particu...

The ancestral crucifer karyotype and 22 conserved genomic blocks (CGBs) facilitate phylogenomic analyses in the Brassicaceae. Chromosomal rearrangements reshuffled CGBs of ancestral chromosomes during karyotype evolution. Here, we identify eight protochromosomes representing the common ancestral karyotype (ACBK) of the two Brassicoideae supertribes...

Vietnam is a key player in global trade, leveraging its comparative advantage in textiles , electronics, footwear, and furniture. This study assesses Vietnam's export competitiveness using the Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) and Partner Commercial Advantage (PCA) indices. Findings show strong advantages in labor-intensive industries, while hig...

This study examines factors affecting the willingness to build resilience within the tourism industry during the last wave of COVID-19. Entrepreneurial orientation (EO) is shown as a catalyst for the willingness to build resilience, with firm performance and fear of crisis playing mediating and moderating roles, respectively. We treat resilience as...

The development of inherently flexible battery electrodes remains a key challenge for modern wearable electronics. Despite the advancement of flexible Lithium‐ion (Li⁺) batteries, achieving full adaptability requires redesigning individual battery components. Conventional graphite electrodes are used in Li⁺ batteries but remain rigid and brittle, l...

Background and Aim: Buddhist botanical patterns are an important cultural phenomenon formed during the spread of Buddhism from India, aimed at conveying and promoting Buddhist cultural thoughts. Buddhism is the major religion in both China and Thailand, yet there has been limited research on the development and study of Buddhist botanical patterns...

Microbial populations exhibit a broad spectrum of nutrient utilization strategies, ranging from strategies utilizing diverse nutrients, called "generalist," to ones being highly adapted to specific nutrients, called "specialists." The mathematical conditions for the diversification of nutrient utilization strategies are central questions in theoret...

Expanding and aging populations, sustainability drivers and changing attitudes to the way we eat mean that there has been growing interest in non‐animal derived protein food sources. Given this shift, there has been an uprise in consumer demand and commercial innovation of meat analogues and alternative protein food sources. The question, with a fo...

هدف هذا البحث هو تحليل تجربة الإقلاع الاقتصادي في الدول النامية، مع التركيز على حالة الجزائر مقارنة بتجارب دول أخرى مثل الصين والبرازيل والهند. شهدت الصين تحولاً هائلاً منذ التسعينيات بفضل سياسات الانفتاح والإصلاحات الاقتصادية، مما أدى إلى نمو اقتصادي سريع وتحسين مستويات المعيشة. أما البرازيل، فقد حققت تقدمًا ملحوظًا خلال العقد الأول من الألفية بفض...

Understanding the macroevolutionary dynamics of species interactions such as parasitisms, commensalisms, and mutualisms is an important goal in evolutionary ecology. To this end, statistical inference from extant cophylogenetic systems holds immense potential. However, such inference cannot yet handle the speciation-extinction dynamics that occur s...

In Kenya, university pension funds have underperformed due to irregular investment returns, non-remittance of contributions, and fund insolvencies. The purpose of this study was to examine the mediating role of portfolio diversification on the relationship between pension fund board characteristics and financial performance in Kenyan universities’...

Aim The outstanding Andean biodiversity has been linked to the occurrence of evolutionary radiations that are common among high‐elevation plant lineages. One of the most iconic examples is found in the species‐rich genus Senecio , with an impressive variation in growth forms and habitat preference. Here, we use Hyb‐Seq to overcome the lack of phylo...

This paper aims to investigate the impact of non-interest income diversification on the performance of commercial banks in China. We conduct an empirical analysis using the panel data of 159 Chinese commercial banks from 2006 to 2020. The results indicate that there is a positive relationship between the degree of non-interest income diversificatio...

Impact statement This study provides decisive empirical evidence on the impact of access to electricity on the development of non-agricultural entrepreneurship in Togo, a key lever for improving household incomes. Using the propensity score method, a regression model with endogenous treatment and data from the Harmonised Household Living Conditions...

This study examines the potential of tourism development as a strategy for economic diversification in Kazakhstan's regions, which have traditionally been heavily reliant on single industries like mineral extraction. The objective is to assess how domestic and international tourism contribute to economic growth in different regional economies. Usin...

Key message Proposal for a new fourth PEBP gene group (SFT-like) in a genomic context different from 21 the other three. FT/TFL groups evolved from MFT, but then became sub-, neo-functionalized. Abstract The phosphatidylethanolamine-binding protein (PEBP) gene family plays crucial roles in plant development, principally involved in flowering time...

This paper explores the role of co-curricular activities in managing diversity within Ethiopia's public higher education institutions (HEIs). It aims to identify the challenges these institutions face in promoting diversity through extracurricular initiatives while examining faculty and student perceptions regarding their effectiveness. A mixed-met...

In high-dimensional portfolio selection, traditional asset allocation techniques often yield suboptimal results out-of-sample, while equally weighted portfolios have shown better performances in such scenarios. To leverage the advantages of diversification while addressing the curse of dimensionality, we turn to clustering techniques. Specifically,...

Resumen Este estudio tiene como objetivo analizar la gestión eficiente del financiamiento a corto plazo y su impacto en la gestión financiera de las empresas, considerando tanto contextos internacionales como cubanos. La metodología utilizada se basa en una revisión documental de literatura especializada en finanzas, complementada con el análisis d...

While the contribution of gene expression (GE) to adaptive evolution is widely accepted, the role of alternative splicing (AS) remains less understood. Here, we investigate AS and GE across three iconic adaptive radiations of African cichlid fishes that evolved within <16,000 to 3.8 million years. We show that AS evolves faster than GE, with both s...

This study aims to analyze the marketing strategy through the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Snack Video application and live streaming agencies to increase revenue, and identify its strengths and weaknesses. With a qualitative approach through observation, interviews, and documentation, the study found that the implementation of the...

In an increasingly competitive global tourism context, territorial branding plays a key role in enhancing the visibility, identity, and resilience of regions. This study focuses on the Algarve, a region in southern Portugal, and investigates how innovation and competitiveness are reflected in its digital communication strategy. Using a mixedmethods...

Bacterial endosymbionts are indispensable determinants of insect physiology and evolution: they provision key nutrients and metabolic functions absent in hosts’ diets, bolster immunity and defence, and modulate reproduction and development, thereby substantially boosting host fitness and enabling ecological niche expansion and fueling adaptive dive...

Biaryls exhibiting axial chirality have been extensively exploited in fields such as asymmetric catalysis, but the biaryl linkage typically consists of benzenoid aromatic rings, with non-benzenoid biaryls being scarce. Here we report the first preparation of a (non-benzenoid) 1,1′-biazulene-2,2′-diol (“1,1′-BAzOL”) in enantiopure form and determine...

In archipelagic environments, the successive emergence and submergence of islands induces changes in area, spatial structure and isolation. Here, we aim to understand how such geo-environmental dynamics, by altering immigration, speciation and extinction over time, may influence phylogenetic patterns. We use a neutral, stochastic, individual-based...

Purpose This study aims to assess the impact of related party transactions (RPTs) on future-oriented sustainability performance (FOSP) moderated by different strategies for companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE). Design The sample consists of 115 companies listed on the TSE from 2014 to 2022. This study uses related party sales, relat...

This article explores the impact of business model extensions (BMEs) on company performance by distinguishing between demand-related (BME-DR) and demand-unrelated (BME-DU) extensions. We explain that BME-DRs can enhance customer utility and, thus, drive firm performance. Furthermore, we hypothesize that a negative business outlook and the degree of...

The research approached the gastronomy of the historic center of Quito city as a cultural reference of the capital since the gastronomic field is one of the motivations of confluence to various places of both foreign and national tourists. The historic center of Quito city is one of the most visited destinations in Ecuador it is considered the best...

The study looks at how climate change affects agricultural practices in the Shahjahanpur region of Uttar Pradesh. The aim of the study is to assess the challenges posed by changing weather patterns, such as fluctuations in temperature and rainfall, and how they affect agricultural practices and crop yields. In addition, the study also evaluates how...

Autonomous profiling floats, such as the Argo floats, predominantly rely on battery power for their energy supply. However, the limited energy storage capacity of batteries imposes significant constraints on their operational lifespan, observation frequency, and the integration of advanced sensors, which has emerged as a critical bottleneck hinderi...

This study examines activities that enhance food resilience through the Climate Village Program in Madukoro Village and analyzes how community participation influences this resilience. The research involved 70 members of the Reksobantolo farmer group, using questionnaires, interviews, observations, and documentation for data collection. Descriptive...

Crop diversification has gained interest due to its role in climate change adaptation. While previous studies have focused on farm productivity and income variability, this study examines the relationship between crop diversification and farm performance, considering farm size, socio-economic status and location. Using French Farm Accountancy Data...

Reinforcement learning (RL) has demonstrated significant success in enhancing reasoning capabilities in large language models (LLMs). One of the most widely used RL methods is Group Relative Policy Optimization (GRPO)~\cite{Shao-2024-Deepseekmath}, known for its memory efficiency and success in training DeepSeek-R1~\cite{Guo-2025-Deepseek}. However...

Given the interest in the biogeography and diversity of the Caenorhabditis genus, we established a collection of these nematodes from field surveys on four Indonesian islands. We isolated over 60 Caenorhabditis strains belonging to ten species. Five species were previously known from other locations: C. briggsae , which was predominant, C. tropical...

The study looks at how climate change affects agricultural practices in the Shahjahanpur region of Uttar Pradesh. The aim of the study is to assess the challenges posed by changing weather patterns, such as fluctuations in temperature and rainfall, and how they affect agricultural practices and crop yields. In addition, the study also evaluates how...

Supported by rapid technological advancements, biocatalytic applications have matured into sustainable, scalable, and cost‐competitive alternatives to established chemical catalysis. This review presents the most recent examples of enzyme‐based solutions for the manufacturing of molecules with extended carbon–carbon frameworks and multiple stereoge...

Crops based on mixtures of species or genotypes support yield stability by providing multiple ecosystem services. However, the genetic, molecular, and evolutionary dynamics underlying co-adaptation within such mixtures must be understood to optimize beneficial plant–plant interactions. We therefore propose agroecological genomics as an integrated q...

The diversification of Neotropical sigmodontine rodents represents one of the most remarkable evolutionary events among mammals, encompassing numerous endemic, rare, and endangered genera and species. One of the most emblematic examples is Microakodontomys transitorius Hershkovitz 1993, originally described from a single specimen based on morpholog...

Background Corneal ulcers, often caused by eye trauma, are the main cause of corneal blindness. Knowledge of their symptom experiences and self-management is limited. The aim of this study was to describe the symptom experience and self-management of patients with corneal ulcers and to provide references for clinical medical staff to understand the...

The resorcinolic macrolide (RM) family comprises over 50 natural products with diverse biological activities, including the potent natural Hsp90 inhibitor radicicol. Here, we report a modular and enantioselective synthetic strategy featuring a biomimetic macrocyclization–aromatization cascade that enables rapid access to natural and unnatural RMs....

Gill skeleton modifications for processing prey represent a major source of functional innovation in living ray-finned fishes. Here we present the oldest actinopterygian tongue bite, derived from the gill skeleton, in the Early Pennsylvanian (~310 Ma) Platysomus parvulus. Unrelated to extant tongue biters, this deep-bodied taxon possesses a large,...

In the digital age, the right to privacy faces more severe threats, which are reflected in the diversification of privacy infringement methods, the control of personal privacy by platforms and the associated risk of data breaches, and the increasing frequency of privacy violations. Currently, China has not established dedicated legislation for priv...

This paper investigates how AI can enhance pharmaceutical R&D portfolio management by improving decision-making around asset prioritization, resource allocation, and risk diversification. By analyzing historical project outcomes and market data, AI models offer actionable insights that help firms align their R&D investments with strategic objective...

Microbial populations exhibit a broad spectrum of nutrient utilization strategies, ranging from strategies utilizing diverse nutrients, called "generalist," to ones being highly adapted to specific nutrients, called "specialists." The mathematical conditions for the diversification of nutrient utilization strategies are central questions in theoret...

Trade facilitation is a topic that has garnered a lot of interest and attention in the last few decades especially in light of the multilateral trading system of the World Trade Organization. However, while existing literature has generally approached the topic from a macroeconomic perspective, the effects of trade facilitation from a firm perspect...

The unique nucleophilic and redox properties of the sulfhydryl group render it highly useful as a synthetic handle for the diversification of peptide structure, including macrocyclization, ligation, and bioconjugation. Herein, a sequential acyl‐thiol‐ene/S‐deacetylation protocol for selectively installing thiol residues onto bioactive peptides on‐r...

Non‐ecological speciation is a common mode of speciation, which occurs when allopatric lineages diverge in the absence of pronounced ecological differences. Yet, relative to other speciation mechanisms, non‐ecological speciation remains understudied. Numerous damselfly clades are characterised as non‐adaptive radiations (the result of several round...

This study presents a meta-analysis of 56 peer-reviewed studies on climate change adaptation among Nigerian farmers in West Africa. The analysis identifies five primary adaptation strategies: crop and variety diversification, water management, agroforestry, temporal adjustments, and livelihood diversification. It also highlights significant barrier...

This article examines the experience of implementing project-based learning in engineering education at the Center of Mechanical Engineering of Togliatti State University. The motivation of the study lies in the analysis of a model centered around a continuously operating student engineering team participating in international Formula Student compe...

The objective of this research was to investigate the impacts of trade logistics and infrastructure on Nigeria’s economic diversification under the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). For Nigeria, economic diversification continues to be a dominant goal owing to its dependence on oil exports, which makes the economy vulne...

Farmers-herders conflict in North Central Nigeria has escalated into a major security and developmental crisis, significantly impacting the region's agrarian areas. This paper therefore examined the impact of farmers-herders conflict on rural development in the North-Central Nigeria. The paper's objectives were to analyze the prevalence of the conf...