Management Factors Research Articles

A multidimensional fecal microbial and inflammatory biomarker profiling in preterm and full-term neonates.

Preterm birth affects approximately one in every ten neonates. The clinical outcomes depend on care and management factors, including the birth delivery method and the use of antibiotics. This observational cohort study determined antimicrobial peptides, proteases, metabolomic, and microbiome profiles in fecal samples collected from 20 preterm and nine full-term neonates 48 h after birth. The results show that preterm neonates have increased levels of α-defensins, serine proteases, and matrix metalloproteinases. They also have distinct metabolic signatures characterized by decreased kynurenic acid and increased mevalonate levels. These neonates also exhibit reduced microbial diversity. This study highlights that heightened immune response and proteolytic activity, marked dysbiosis, and reduced short-chain fatty acids within the preterm gastrointestinal tract immediately after birth might predispose neonates to exacerbated gut inflammation. Some of the findings, including the elevated fecal mevalonate levels, are potential biomarkers in neonatology for early identification of metabolic disturbances linked to gut inflammation, emphasizing further studies to explore its association with inflammatory conditions in preterm infants. Inflammatory markers that can predict intestinal disorders are insufficiently characterized in preterm neonates. This study identified antimicrobial peptide responses, proteolytic activity, marked dysbiosis, and reduced short-chain fatty acid production in feces from preterm neonates. These critical differences in inflammatory, metabolomic, and microbial signatures may predispose to exacerbated gut inflammation in preterm neonates. Some inflammatory effectors in feces are potential biomarkers for the early detection of intestinal inflammatory conditions in preterm neonates. This study contributes to understanding the inflammatory conditions in the guts of preterm babies and identifies novel targets for timely diagnosis, interventions, and management practices in neonatal care.

Health Program Management Factors Related to Budget Realization at the Kolaka District Health Office

Health Program Management Factors Related to Budget Realization at the Kolaka District Health Office

Towards a Deeper Understanding of Strategic Management Factors in International Non-Governmental Organizations

Towards a Deeper Understanding of Strategic Management Factors in International Non-Governmental Organizations

A new framework to assess the impact of new IT-based technologies on the success of quality management system

Today, the ever-increasing growth of technology and data has undeniably affected various industries. Due to the importance of the factor of comprehensive quality management (QM), big data, and information technology (IT) in the industry and the increasing attention to it, different attitudes regarding the ways and means of reaching it have been presented by these sources. As a result, the purpose of this research is to study new IT-based technologies related to the success of the QMS. The statistical population of this research is the managers and employees of the technology sectors, which is equal to 400 people. The sample size was equal to 196 people, and a simple random sampling method was used to obtain the sample size. This research is applied in terms of its nature and purpose, and in terms of the data collection method, it is a descriptive and survey type. PLS structural equation modeling and SPSS software were used for data analysis. The findings showed that the internet of things (IoT), business intelligence (BI), cloud computing, and distributed systems have a significant impact on the success of the QMS, while near-field communication and radio frequency identification have an impact on the success of the QMS through the intermediary variable of the IoT. Finally, the results revealed that the expert systems also affect the success of the QMS through the mediator variable of BI.

Integration of ESG Data in the Financial Sector (Essential for Sustainable Investment and Risk Management)

The financial industry, Environmental, Social, and Governance data have lately become an important factor for responsible investment and good risk management. ESG data is a broad array of measures that include climate risk, corporate governance, labor practices, and environmental stewardship that financial institutions may use to assess the sustainability and ethical impact of their various investments. The article addresses the importance of ESG data in underlining climate risks, informing decision- making, and keeping pace with global sustainability norms. It looks at the types of data collected, such as carbon emissions, diversity metrics, and board structure, and the methodologies of collection, including surveys, third-party databases, and IoT-driven monitoring systems. This article further reviews portfolio optimization, credit risk, and the regulatory use of ESG data. Functional comparisons between some of the popular ESG tools prevalent in the market, which include Bloomberg Terminal, MSCI ESG Manager, and Sustainalytics, are made to give perception into how these different tools function. With this trend, based on ESG data insights, financial institutions will show better alignment with SDG goals, become more transparent, and minimize long-run risks for the development of a more sustainable financial ecosystem. Keywords: ESG data, sustainable investment, risk management, climate risk, financial sector, ESG tools, methods of data collection, portfolio optimization,

Resilience of Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats to Secondary Insults After Traumatic Brain Injury: Immediate Seizures, Survival, and Stress Response.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the primary causes of mortality and disability, with arterial blood pressure being an important factor in the clinical management of TBI. Spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs), widely used as a model of essential hypertension and vascular dementia, demonstrate dysfunction of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, which may contribute to glucocorticoid-mediated hippocampal damage. The aim of this study was to assess acute post-TBI seizures, delayed mortality, and hippocampal pathology in SHRs and normotensive Sprague Dawley rats (SDRs). Male adult SDRs and SHRs were subjected to lateral fluid-percussion injury. Immediate seizures were video recorded, corticosterone (CS) was measured in blood plasma throughout the study, and hippocampal morphology assessed 3 months post-TBI. Acute and remote survival rates were significantly higher in the SHRs compared to the SDRs (overall mortality 0% and 58%, respectively). Immediate seizure duration predicted acute but not remote mortality. TBI did not affect blood CS in the SHRs, while the CS level was transiently elevated in the SDRs, predicting remote mortality. Neuronal cell loss in the polymorph layer of ipsilateral dentate gyrus was found in both the SDRs and SHRs, while thinning of hippocampal pyramidal and granular cell layers were strain- and area-specific. No remote effects of TBI on the density of astrocytes or microglia were revealed. SHRs possess a unique resilience to TBI as compared with normotensive SDRs. SHRs show shorter immediate seizures and reduced CS response to the injury, suggesting the development of long-term adaptative mechanisms associated with chronic hypertension. Though remote post-traumatic hippocampal damage in ipsilateral dentate gyrus is obvious in both SHRs and SDRs, the data imply that physiological adaptations to high blood pressure in SHRs may be protective, preventing TBI-induced mortality but not hippocampal neurodegeneration. Understanding the mechanisms of resilience to TBI may also help improve clinical recommendations for patients with hypertension. Limitation: since more than a half of the SDRs with prolonged immediate seizures or elevated CS 3 days after TBI have died, survivorship bias might hamper correct interpretation of the data.

Enhancing Therapy Adherence: Impact on Clinical Outcomes, Healthcare Costs, and Patient Quality of Life.

Adherence to therapy, defined as the extent to which a patient follows prescribed therapeutic recommendations, is a pivotal factor in the effective management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular conditions. This review highlights the profound influence of adherence on clinical outcomes, healthcare costs, and patient quality of life. Despite its critical importance, non-adherence remains a pervasive challenge globally, contributing to suboptimal treatment results, higher rates of complications, increased hospitalizations, and substantial healthcare expenditures. This narrative review examines the multifaceted impact of adherence, focusing on its role in achieving clinical efficacy, mitigating economic burdens, and enhancing patient well-being. The findings reveal that poor adherence exacerbates the risk of disease progression, complications, and higher healthcare costs. Conversely, improved adherence promotes better disease control, fewer complications, and enhanced patient quality of life. Interventions such as patient education, streamlined treatment regimens, and the integration of digital health tools have shown promise in addressing adherence barriers. Furthermore, the role of healthcare professionals is underscored as fundamental, with their continuous support, effective communication, and efforts to build patient trust being essential to fostering better adherence. In conclusion, adherence significantly affects clinical outcomes, healthcare costs, and patient quality of life. Addressing barriers to adherence requires a comprehensive and personalized approach, considering individual patient needs and circumstances. Future research should prioritize the long-term evaluation of emerging technologies and the development of tailored strategies to improve adherence across diverse patient populations. Strengthening adherence is not only crucial for individual patient outcomes, but also for enhancing the sustainability and efficiency of healthcare systems.

Insights into anesthesia administration for elderly individuals undergoing painless gastroenteroscopy: A bibliometric study.

Administering anesthesia to elderly patients undergoing gastroenteroscopy necessitates careful attention due to age-related physiological changes and an increased risk of complications. To analyze the research trends in anesthesia management for elderly patients undergoing gastroenteroscopy. We performed a literature search using the Web of Science database to identify articles published between 2004 and 2023. Bibliometric and visual analyses were conducted using CiteSpace, R, and VOSviewer to explore the current research landscape of anesthesia administration in painless gastroenteroscopy for elderly patients and to identify future research directions by examining trends and emerging hotspots in this domain. A total of 800 articles were examined, revealing a rising trend in annual publication counts. The United States led with 181 articles, followed by China with 112, collectively contributing over 35% of the studies among the top ten countries. The majority of publications appeared in the United States journals, with the top three being Gastrointestinal Endoscopy [impact factor (IF) = 7.7, H-index = 26], Digestive Diseases and Sciences (IF = 3.1), and Endoscopy (IF = 9.3). Six primary research clusters were identified: Obstructive sleep apnea and airway management, surveillance and risk factors, colorectal cancer examination and treatment, sedation and safety of propofol and midazolam, patient satisfaction, and mortality and complications. These findings underscore the pivotal focus areas in anesthesia for elderly patients undergoing gastroenteroscopy. A comprehensive understanding of current research trends and hotspots will aid anesthesiologists in developing more evidence-based practices, thereby improving the safety and outcomes for elderly patients undergoing gastroenteroscopy.

Regional governance as a success factor in protected area management. Network analysis of the Lüneburg Heath Nature Park (Germany)

Protected areas are crucial for landscape-scale conservation, but striking a balance between centralised guidance (heteronomy) and local autonomy (self-determination) is essential. This balance is particularly important for parks that cross administrative boundaries or impose land-use restrictions, as these factors can impact local acceptance and actors’ responsibilities. Analysing governance structures can unveil communication effectiveness, power distribution and collaboration levels within protected areas. This paper presents a network analysis intended to obtain empirical evidence of the above. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first such analysis to be conducted in a German conservation context. This approach reveals responsibility distributions and motives behind spatial interventions. In the pilot study of the Lüneburg Heath Nature Park, 34 actors were identified. In the core group, data was generated from 12 semi-structured expert interviews. We identified existing communicative and collaborative structures between key actors, local rights holders and stakeholders facing implementation challenges. Leveraging structures like the ‘Nature Conservation Coordination Group’, which has the status of a higher-level assembly, can encourage an open communication culture and affirm each actor’s value. We conclude that strengthening existing governance structures and implementing them on the ground, even on an informal basis, is essential for fostering a shared understanding and greater acceptance of landscape-scale conservation issues.

Optimizing claim management process groups to enhance construction project success

In the complex construction projects, claims arising from unforeseen circumstances, contractual disputes, or project changes can significantly impact project outcomes, making effective claim management a critical aspect of overall project success. Ineffective claim management can lead to project delays, cost overruns, and in severe cases, project termination. This study examines critical factors influencing claim management in construction projects, analyzing stakeholder perceptions through a questionnaire distributed to 104 industry professionals. Using convenience sampling, the study utilizes a Relative Importance Index (RII), Frequency Index (FI), and Frequency Adjusted Importance Index (FAII) to rank the significance of 108 identified claim management factors across eight process groups. The findings emphasize the criticality of clear communication and robust contract management in mitigating claims. Poor negotiation skills, adversarial relationships, and inadequate documentation are identified as major obstacles to effective claim resolution. Pearson correlation analysis reveals strong correlations between key factors and their respective process groups, reinforcing the reliability. The research highlights the ‘claims resolution’ phase as particularly crucial, with factors like the use of balanced contracts (e.g. FIDIC/ICE) and comprehensive claim documentation emerging as highly significant. The study provides valuable insights for industry practitioners to enhance claim management practices and ultimately, improve project success rates.

The potential impact of weight control management on metabolic health during healthy aging

This review highlights the importance of weight management in supporting metabolic health and healthy aging. By taking into account the genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors, effective weight management strategies can help reduce the risk of metabolic disorders and improve overall quality of life. The aging process is a multifaceted phenomenon influenced by a number of socioeconomic, biological, and psychological factors. In an aging society, the importance of healthy living and the significance of delaying aging process have increasingly gaining traction. The emergence of new medical and technological developments has led to the development of anti-aging methodologies designed to extend a healthy life span. Although aging is a natural process that can be accompanied by health problems, research shows that adopting a healthy lifestyle can help to delay and alleviate the negative effects of aging. Extensive clinical studies emphasize the importance of nutrition and regular physical activity in maintaining metabolic health in the healthy aging process. In summary, this review highlights genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors in weight management to support metabolic health and healthy aging, and evaluates the incorporation of personalized medicine in weight management as promising method of interventions to improve the healthy aging process.

Organizational Management and Organizational Culture that Affect the Effectiveness of Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Pathum Thani Province

Background and Aims: Effective resource allocation, goal setting, and achievement are made possible by organizational management, which is essential to the success of the organization as a whole. Organizational culture improves performance and retention by creating a happy work environment, increasing employee engagement, and coordinating behavior with the goals and values of the business. The research aims to 1) study the level of organizational management and organizational culture of sub-district administrative organizations in Pathum Thani Province, 2) study the factors of organizational management and organizational culture that affect the effectiveness of the management of sub-district administrative organizations in Pathum Thani Province, and 3) propose guidelines for developing the efficiency of the management of sub-district administrative organizations in Pathum Thani Province. Methodology: The sample group used in the research was 400 people aged 18 years and over living in the area of ​​sub-district administrative organizations in Pathum Thani Province, obtained by using the Taro Yamane (Yamane. 1973: 725) sampling formula and simple random sampling. The qualitative data were collected by using a specific group of 11 informants. The research instruments were a 5-level rating scale questionnaire and an interview form. The statistics used for data analysis were frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and correlation coefficient. Multiple regression analysis. Results: The research results found that (1) The level of organizational management and organizational culture of sub-district administrative organizations in Pathum Thani Province was at a high level overall. When considering each aspect from highest to lowest, they were: coordination Command and control, planning, organization, and control, respectively. (2) The 13 organizational management and organizational culture factors that affect the effectiveness of the management of sub-district administrative organizations in Pathum Thani Province (Y) overall, regardless of the statistical significance of the variables, found that the coefficient of prediction was low (R2) equal to 0.177 or could predict only 17.7 percent, with statistical significance Sig. = 0.96, which is greater than .05, and there was high variability of data within and between groups, F = 76.6. (3) Suggestions for developing the efficiency of the management of sub-district administrative organizations in Pathum Thani Province The executives should have regular meetings between related agencies to create understanding and effective coordination. There should be a budget to support volunteers who join the work in various aspects, including public health, occupation, and economy. Conclusion: The study found that organizational management and culture are generally high in sub-district administrative organizations in Pathum Thani Province, with the strongest characteristics being coordination and command. However, these variables only have a 17.7% predictive ability when it comes to management effectiveness. Among the suggestions are funding for volunteers in a variety of industries and improving interagency meetings for better coordination.

Opportunities and constraints for accessible nature-based destinations from the management perspective

ABSTRACT Offering an accessible environment to visitors in nature-based destinations often involves various challenges due to the need to balance accessibility with conservation. This study investigates the influences of practical methods, design elements, and other factors that affect visitors’ experience with reduced accessibility at eight nature-based destinations in the Taipei and northeast Taiwan area. Interviews with the destination managers of these eight sites have been conducted to understand their views on what constitutes ‘accessible tourism’, their experiences and views on the aspects of accessible tourism policy planning and management, including destination planning and design, accessibility facilities, and other management factors affecting strategies to attract visitors of various accessibility conditions. A qualitative analysis of the interviews affirms the importance placed by destination managers in providing accessible facilities. The management of the study sites combines physical facilities, visitor services, and accessible design into an all-around strategy to improve destination accessibility while maintaining the conservation of nature-based resources, which is an issue. A notable advantage is a people-oriented strategy to learn from the visitors, meet visitor demand, and improve visitor satisfaction with the sites.

Return to Sport After Treatment of Stable Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions of the Knee in Adolescents: A Systematic Review.

Treatment of stable osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesions of the knee in young patients poses the challenge of abstaining from competitive sports for months. Outcomes relevant to this patient population additionally include successful return to sport (RTS), return to the same level of sport, and the time needed to achieve both. To evaluate the adolescent population for RTS outcomes after treatment of stable OCD lesions of the knee and to compare RTS outcomes between patients treated nonoperatively and those who required surgery. Systematic review; Level of evidence, 4. A systematic search of the literature was conducted using the terms "knee,""return to play,""return to sport,""osteochondritis dissecans,""articular cartilage,""arthroscopic drilling,""open drilling," and "arthroscopic fixation" between inception and May 31, 2023 using PubMed, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, and Ovid MEDLINE databases. Articles reporting RTS outcomes with a minimum of 6 months' follow-up were included. Articles were excluded if they were abstracts, editorials, letters, or reviews; were in languages other than English; had <6 months of follow-up, on average; had no data specific to the knee; had no RTS outcomes; consisted of skeletally mature patients; or involved only unstable OCD lesions. Available data were collected from 13 articles, consisting of level 3 and 4 evidence, which met inclusion criteria with a total of 710 patients and 783 knees. Ages ranged from 8 to 18 years, and the mean follow-up time ranged from 9.5 to 48 months. Nonoperative treatment consisted of activity modification, bracing, casting, and physical therapy to allow for healing of the subchondral bone. All patients attempted at least 6 weeks of nonoperative treatment. Operative treatment consisted of surgical drilling or internal fixation. The rate of successful nonoperative management for adolescents with stable OCD of the knee ranged from 40.3% to 87.5%. Of those treated successfully with nonoperative treatment, RTS rates ranged from 84.7% to 100%. Patients treated operatively had RTS rates of 100% and rates of return to the same level of sport ranging from 77.8% to 100% at 6 months' follow-up. Rates of return to the same level of sport varied between operative techniques used. Patients who underwent operative management demonstrated improvements in Lysholm and Tegner scores, and most knees were rated excellent or good according to the Hughston rating scale. The current literature demonstrates favorable short-term RTS outcomes after the nonoperative and operative management of stable OCD lesions of the knee in young athletes. When successful, nonoperative management demonstrated high RTS rates, and further research should investigate prognostic factors for successful nonoperative management. The operative management of stable OCD lesions resulted in high rates of RTS and return to the same level of sport, improvements in patient-reported outcomes, and minimal complications, which raises the question of the appropriate duration of nonoperative management in this patient population.

Psychosocial factors influencing dietary management in patients with type 2 diabetes and healthy adults: an ecological momentary assessment approach.

Dietary management in diabetic patients is affected by psychosocial factors and the social-environmental context. Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) allows patients to consistently report their experiences in real-time over a certain period and across different contexts. Despite the importance of dietary management, only a few EMA studies have been conducted on dietary management and psychosocial factors in patients with type 2 diabetes; further evidence must be gathered. Therefore, this study examined dietary management and psychosocial factors using EMA, comparing type 2 diabetes patients with healthy adults. A total of 20 patients with type 2 diabetes and 16 healthy adults underwent EMA. Relying on event-contingent recordings, this study evaluated the participants' mood (e.g., anxiety, anger, vigor), appetite (hunger, craving), meal types (e.g., breakfast), location (e.g., eating out), companions (e.g., family), and dietary lapses (e.g., I ate a larger portion of a meal or snack than I intended) before and after meals. Dietary lapse recording after meals was paired with psychosocial data before meals. Only the type 2 diabetes patients used a sensor-based glucose monitoring system (Freestyle Libre Pro, Abbot) and wearable activity monitors (GT3X-BT, ActiGraph). The EMA produced a total of 4,254 responses. Dietary lapse predicted two-hour postprandial glucose through a sensor-based glucose monitoring system. Multilevel logistic regression analyses were performed. For diabetes patients, dietary lapse was affected by vigor, fatigue, and cravings before eating. Meanwhile, for healthy adults, only fatigue before meals affected dietary lapse, and increased vigor from dietary intake was associated with dietary lapse. In both type 2 diabetes patients and healthy adults, eating-out situations were linked to dietary lapse. The results suggest differences in psychosocial factors influencing dietary lapse between patients with type 2 diabetes and healthy adults. EMA is well suited to assess psychosocial factors that drive dietary management in diabetic patients. This study further discussed the possibility of individual approaches using EMA data.

A meta-analysis of the effects of nitrogen fertilizer application on maize (Zea mays L.) yield in Northwest China.

Nitrogen fertilizer application is an important method for the production of high-quality maize. However, nitrogen fertilizer addition patterns vary according to regional climate, field management practices, and soil conditions. In this study, a meta-analysis was used to quantify the yield effects of nitrogen addition on maize, and meta-regression analysis and a random forest model were used to study the main factors affecting the yield effects of nitrogen addition on maize. The results showed that nitrogen addition significantly increased maize yield by 50.26%-55.72%, and a fluctuating increasing trend was observed with the advancement of the experimental year. The increase in maize yield upon nitrogen addition was the highest in Gansu Province, and showed a decreasing trend with the rise in average annual temperature, but did not change significantly with the average annual precipitation. Among the field management factors, the increase in maize yield was better with the variety Qiangsheng 51, topdressing at the jointing and tasseling stages (JS, TS), nitrogen application rate of 175-225 kg·ha-1, and controlled release of nitrogen fertilizer and urea (CRNFU) or the application of a combination of organic and inorganic nitrogen (OIF). Moreover, the positive effects of nitrogen fertilizer application on maize yield improved with soil pH, organic matter, available potassium, available phosphorus, and total nitrogen content; decreased with soil carbon and nitrogen ratio and available nitrogen (AN) content; and were enhanced in chestnut soil, clay, and at a bulk density of 1.2-1.4 g·cm-3. Random forest model and multifactorial optimization revealed that the effects of nitrogen addition on maize yield in Northwest China were primarily influenced by experimental year, variety, soil type, AN, and soil pH.

Invited review: Social housing of dairy calves: management factors affecting calf behavior, performance, and health - A systematic review.

Given increasing adoption of social housing for pre-weaned dairy calves, we conducted a systematic review to summarize existing literature describing effects of social housing management factors on behavior, performance, and health of dairy calves. Included articles addressed interventions applied to pre-weaned, socially housed dairy calves, encompassing age at introduction to social housing, group composition (size, stocking density, within-group age range, stability), and housing environment (space allowance, enrichment provision). Outcome measures addressed behavior, including social behavior, locomotor behavior, feeding behavior, abnormal oral behavior, and behavioral responses during tests; performance, including body measurements and weight gain; and health, including clinical health scores and mortality rate. We conducted searches initially targeting any study where dairy calves were housed socially, using Web of Science and PubMed, and subsequently identified a total of 46 relevant studies. Studies investigating age at introduction to pairs or small social groups of 3 to 7 calves (8 experimental studies) suggested possible behavioral and performance benefits, with no negative effects, of earlier introduction to small groups. Earlier introduction to larger groups (assessed in 6 experimental studies and 4 cross-sectional studies) appeared to increase latency to use an automated milk feeder with short-term negative effects on milk intake, yet no evidence of growth effects and variable health effects. Studies investigating effects of group size (assessed in 8 experimental studies and 6 cross-sectional studies) suggested that small social groups may facilitate increased feeding time, with neutral or positive effects on growth and health. Other aspects of group composition, including within-group age range, group stability, and feeder stocking density, were assessed in few experimental studies (7 total), with some results suggesting behavioral benefits of reducing competition for feed and maintaining stable groups. Experimental and cross-sectional studies yielded conflicting findings with respect to health effects of group composition, but results generally suggested possible health risks associated with larger group sizes and within-group age ranges, management factors consistent with the use of dynamic groups. Increasing space allowance (assessed in 6 experimental studies and 6 cross-sectional studies) increased locomotor activity/play behavior and had neutral or positive health effects. Provision of enrichment items (e.g., brushes, combinations of items for oral manipulation; assessed in 5 studies) was found to reduce cross-sucking. Overall, this review describes varied dairy calf social housing management practices which have implications for behavior, performance, and health. Further work is needed to address gaps in knowledge, including long-term effects and variability at the individual and group level, and to establish the external validity of these findings in commercial settings.

Leveraging business intelligence and analytics for strategic success in the hospitality industry: Insights from hotels

This research strives to offer valuable insights into business intelligence and analytics utilization. Besides, its expansion encompasses essential success factors for business intelligence and strategic management in the hospitality industry. The study's sample comprises 387 hotel managers from the Jordanian hospitality industry. Data collected to support the research goal was examined using multiple regression analysis through SPSS, with the assistance of PROCESS Macro v3.5. The results of this study reveal that business intelligence and analytics can serve as a bridge to connect crucial success factors for business intelligence and strategic management. These findings have implications for existing literature and stakeholders. Hotels that have integrated business intelligence and analytics acknowledge the advantages of enhancing their strategic management capabilities and decision-making processes.

Biochar-mediated remediation of low-density polyethylene microplastic-polluted soil-plant systems: Role of phosphorus and protist community responses.

While the prevalent utilization of plastic products has enabled social advancement, the concomitant microplastics (MPs) pollution presents a serious threat to environmental security and public health. Protists, as regulators of soil microorganisms, are also capable of responding most rapidly to changes in the soil environment. The amelioration mechanisms of biochar in the soil-plant systems polluted by low-density polyethylene microplastics (LDPE-MPs) and the response of protist communities in the soil-plant systems polluted by MPs remain unclear. In this field experiment, the same concentration of biochar (2 %) was applied to remediate different concentrations (1 % and 10 %) of LDPE-MPs pollution in cherry radish soil. The main results indicate that, when compared with the treatment of applying biochar to address high-level LDPE-MPs polluted soil (BP2), the remediation of low-level LDPE-MPs polluted soil by biochar (BP1) led to a 62.02 % reduction in soil available phosphorus. Meanwhile, the abundance of phoD and the activity of alkaline phosphatase increased by 127.75 % and 22.57 % respectively. Moreover, in contrast to BP2, the root biomass and phosphorus content of cherry radish in BP1 increased by 52.80 % and 42.86 % respectively. For protist communities, their structure, niche width, and assembly were altered. The interaction between biochar and LDPE-MPs influenced phosphorus cycling, and protists were closely associated with these processes. Therefore, soil phosphorus cycling indicators and protist community may be important indicators for biochar amelioration on soil MPs pollution. The study highlights the importance of considering these factors for better farmland management in the context of MPs pollution, which is significant for sustainable agriculture and environmental protection.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND TEACHERS’ JOB PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OYO STATE: PLANNING AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS

This paper aims to analyse the impact of human resource management factors (motivation, training, and promotion) on the work performance of teachers in public secondary schools in Oyo state. The survey encompassed a population of 19,564 educators who were employed in 617 public secondary schools located in Oyo State. The study included multi-stage and simple random sampling procedures. The study sample comprised 978 individuals, which accounted for 5% of the entire population of instructors in the public secondary schools within the state. The study utilised a descriptive survey methodology and employed multiple regressions. One research question was formulated and analysed using the mean, while two research hypotheses were formed and assessed by regression analysis at a significance level of 0.05. The data was collected using two specific instruments: the Teachers' Human Resources Management Questionnaire (THRMQ) and the Teachers' Job Performance Scale (TJPS). The internal consistency reliability of the items was assessed by administering them to a group of 20 principals and 20 teachers who were not included in the actual study. The data was analysed using Cronbach Alpha Statistics, resulting in reliability coefficients of 0.86 and 0.90 for two different instruments. The results indicated that the job performance of teachers in public secondary schools in Oyo state was at a high level. Additionally, there was a noteworthy and combined impact of Human Resources Management factors such as motivation, training, and promotion on teachers' work performance. The study concluded that teachers should receive sponsorship and support for training in order to enhance their job performance. Additionally, principals should motivate teachers through financial rewards, recognition, and appreciation for outstanding performance to increase job productivity. Timely promotion of teachers, accompanied by financial benefits, should also be implemented. Furthermore, policies governing Human Resources Management should be enforced in all public secondary schools.