Financial Difficulties Research Articles

Development of huge keloid at donor site and recurrent keloid at graft site after excision of pubic keloid followed by split-thickness skin graft: A case report.

Keloids are the result of abnormal tissue scarring that occur after skin injuries leading to pain, psychological distress, and impaired quality of life. Despite the high recurrence rate after surgical treatment, excision is often inevitable for symptom control. A 32-year-old female presented with a huge keloid on the pubic area accompanied by severe pain, pruritus, and infectious discharge. She also had multiple keloids on her chest and shoulders, indicating a strong predisposition to keloid formation. While high potential for recurrence was anticipated, surgical excision was inevitable for symptom control. Complete keloid excision followed by split-thickness skin graft was performed. Pathological report revealed keloid accompanied by ruptured epidermal inclusion cyst. Although postoperative care was highly recommended for prevention of keloid recurrence, the patient refused any additional management due to her financial difficulties. At postoperative 8 months, mild degree of keloid or hypertrophic scar at marginal area of the graft was observed, suggesting the potential sign of keloid recurrence. The patient voluntarily discontinued the outpatient follow-up for 2 years, and then returned with huge keloid not only at the graft site but also at the donor site. Keloid with inflamed epidermal inclusion cyst can cause severe pain where surgical excision is unavoidable, regardless of the high potential for recurrence. Additional postoperative care is necessary to prevent recurrence. Furthermore, attempts to minimize new keloid formation at the donor site after split-thickness skin graft, such as thin skin harvest or selecting the scalp as the donor site, should be considered.

Nonmedical problems among older adults visiting the emergency department for low acuity conditions: A prospective multicentre cohort study

BackgroundData on the predictors of nonmedical problems (NMP) in older adults attending the emergency department (ED) for low acuity conditions is lacking and could help rapid identification of patients with NMP and integration of these needs into care planning. ObjectivesTo determine the prevalence and predictors of NMP among older adults attending EDs for low acuity conditions. MethodsProspective cohort study in eight EDs (May–August 2021). We included cognitively intact ≥65 years old adults assigned a low triage acuity (3–5) using the CTAS. A questionnaire focusing on 11 NMP was administered. We used multiple logistic regression to identify predictors of NMP. ResultsAmong the 1,061 participants included, the mean age was 77.1 ± 7.6, majority were female, and 41.6 % lived alone. At least one NMP was reported by 704 persons. Prevalence of each NMP: outdoor (41.1 %) and indoor (30.2 %) mobility issues, difficult access to dental care (35.1 %), transportation (4.1 %) and medication (5.4 %), loneliness (29.5 %), food insecurity (10.3 %), financial difficulties (9.5 %), unsafe living situation (4.1 %), physical/psychological violence (3.4 %), and abuse/neglect (3.3 %). Predictors of NMP were: age (OR 1.04 for each additional year), living alone (OR 2.20), pre-existing mental health conditions (OR 3.12), heart failure (OR 1.42), recent surgery/admission (OR 1.75), memory decline (OR 2.76), no family physician (OR 1.74) and consulting for a fall/functional decline (OR 2.48). ConclusionsNonmedical problems are frequent among older adults. We need to implement holistic ED processes that integrate these problems into care planning.

CARING FOR THOSE WHO CARE: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES TO ALLEVIATE OVERBURDEN IN CAREGIVERS OF ONCOLOGY PATIENTS

Introduction: Cancer is a growing public health issue in Brazil, and it is clear that caregivers of cancer patients play a crucial role in supporting patients. However, they face a series of emotional, physical, and financial challenges that can exacerbate their burden. Therefore, the aim of this study is to analyze the various facets of the burden of caregivers of cancer patients, highlighting its origins, manifestations, and repercussions, with the purpose of devising effective relief strategies. Methodology: This literature review analyzed 15 articles published between 2021 and 2023, selected based on relevance and currency on the topic of caregiver burden in oncology. The following factors contributing to caregiver burden were identified: emotional burdens (negative emotions such as stress, anxiety, and depression), physical burdens (tasks such as mobility, hygiene, and medication administration), and financial burdens (significant treatment costs leading to financial difficulties). Results and Discussion: The research reveals that patient performance is the primary factor associated with caregiver burden. Other factors include the caregiver-patient relationship, such as degree of kinship, gender, age, emotional and financial burden, along with the social and family context, such as marital status, education, occupation, and employment status of the caregiver, as well as the hours dedicated to care. The results underscore the importance of identifying and addressing the factors contributing to caregiver burden. Conclusion: Caregiver burden is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. Developing effective strategies to mitigate it is essential to improve the quality of life for both caregivers and cancer patients.

Financial burden and social implications of chronic liver disease in a patient population group in Pakistan.

To assess economic and social issues faced by cirrhotic patients & its financial burden for developing nations like Pakistan. This cross-sectional study was carried out at the Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan during the period between July & December 2019. Patients with liver cirrhosis were recruited and information regarding disease, financial status, treatment expenses & dependency was recorded. A total of 450 patients were recruited, 272 (60%) were males & 178 (40%) were females, with mean age 55.4±6.2 years. HCV was cause of cirrhosis in 86% of cases, 65% were diagnosed incidentally and 39.6% were illiterate. About 82.7% were urban while only 28.7% own their own home. Co-morbid conditions including diabetes, hypertension & ischemic heart disease were present in 54% of cases. Monthly income was <PKR 45,000 in 23% of cases while 47% were non-earning. Our study shows the financial difficulties & dependency faced by patients with liver cirrhosis. Aggressive national screening is required to discover infected patients before cirrhosis develops.

AI-enhanced real-time cattle identification system through tracking across various environments

Video-based monitoring is essential nowadays in cattle farm management systems for automated evaluation of cow health, encompassing body condition scores, lameness detection, calving events, and other factors. In order to efficiently monitor the well-being of each individual animal, it is vital to automatically identify them in real time. Although there are various techniques available for cattle identification, a significant number of them depend on radio frequency or visible ear tags, which are prone to being lost or damaged. This can result in financial difficulties for farmers. Therefore, this paper presents a novel method for tracking and identifying the cattle with an RGB image-based camera. As a first step, to detect the cattle in the video, we employ the YOLOv8 (You Only Look Once) model. The sample data contains the raw video that was recorded with the cameras that were installed at above from the designated lane used by cattle after the milk production process and above from the rotating milking parlor. As a second step, the detected cattle are continuously tracked and assigned unique local IDs. The tracked images of each individual cattle are then stored in individual folders according to their respective IDs, facilitating the identification process. The images of each folder will be the features which are extracted using a feature extractor called VGG (Visual Geometry Group). After feature extraction task, as a final step, the SVM (Support Vector Machine) identifier for cattle identification will be used to get the identified ID of the cattle. The final ID of a cattle is determined based on the maximum identified output ID from the tracked images of that particular animal. The outcomes of this paper will act as proof of the concept for the use of combining VGG features with SVM is an effective and promising approach for an automatic cattle identification system

PENGARUH KESULITAN KEUANGAN, KEGAGALAN HUTANG DAN MASA AUDIT TERHADAP OPINI AUDIT GOING CONCERN ( Studi Empiris Pada Perusahaan Yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2021-2022 )

This research aims to find out and test how financial difficulties, debt failure and audit period influence going concern audit opinions on companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2021-2022. The population in this study amounted to 778 companies. The number of samples in this study was 53 samples. This research method uses quantitative methods. The data analysis method used in this research is logistic regression analysis as a data processing test tool. The results of the research analysis show that financial difficulties have an effect on going concern audit opinion, while debt failure and audit period have no effect on going concern audit opinion

Financial Freedom, Social Capital, and the Development of Rural Women Entrepreneurship in India

Human resource development can only be achieved by promoting female entrepreneurship. There is a very low level of female entrepreneurship in India, especially in rural areas, which has recently been a cause for concern. Women are now aware of their existence, privileges, and employment circumstances.The subject of this research is female entrepreneurs in rural India, their contribution towards society, problems faced by women entrepreneurs in India, and initial steps taken by the administration for their development in India’s rural region. The research is explanatory. The primary data is used in the paper. The self-structured questionnaire was circulated to the women entrepreneurs in rural India. The data collected was analysed using a targeted sampling method in the Statistical Package for Social Sciences programme, followed by a study of the statistical results. During the survey, 44 respondents were interviewed. The results showed that among the most significant challenges were women’s family responsibilities, gender inequality, financial difficulties, low risk inclination and competition between men and women. It was concluded that the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs could be addressed through appropriate incentives, training, encouragement, social recognition of their entrepreneurial capabilities and appropriate family support.

Resilient Women of Sundarbans in Amitav Ghosh’s The Hungry Tide

Abstract: For decades, literature has played a vital role in the feminist movement. Fiction helps to look at the challenges of women on various levels, whether in the workplace, family, emotional, or physical. Over the years, writers have written fiction to depict women's challenges and their brilliance and determination in overcoming them. Amitav Ghosh is one such writer who has often depicted women who put their heart and soul into it when it comes to achieving their goals. Both in personal and professional life. Ghosh's novel The Hungry Tide depicts working women who put their best foot forward despite sexual assault, caste discrimination, and financial difficulties. A cetologist named Piyali Roy comes to Lusibari for her work. Despite the sexual harassment, she finds a way to achieve her dream of studying dolphins. Financial and caste barriers confront Moyna, but she still finds a way to survive by studying and working as a nurse. Nilima is being called to serve the Sundarbans' people. She tries to fit herself into the system to ensure that the Lusibari people have as many facilities as possible. Kusum finds herself in the most difficult of all female characters. She loses her mother as a child, and her husband when she was young, and almost becomes a victim of sex traffickers. The novel depicts the challenges as well as the unbreakable spirit of women vividly.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND CHALLENGES FACED BY WIDOW WOMEN: A SOCIOLWORK STUDY

The purpose of this research is to offer a complete knowledge of the difficulties those widows all over the world experience, as well as the conditions that prevail in families that are headed by women. The raising of awareness about the difficulties that widow’s face in today's society is the secondary goal of this initiative. Among the scholarly publications that investigate the issue of widows in India from a feminist perspective, there is a conspicuous lack of such publications. This study emphasises the necessity of doing an investigation into the challenges that these women face, as well as the necessity of radically altering our perceptions concerning these issues. In the event that a woman suffers the loss of her spouse, she goes through the process of becoming a widow. The term "widowhood" refers to the psychological state that arises after the death of one spouse. Compared to other types of losses, the death of a husband has a more profound effect on a woman's life than any other kind of loss. There is still a small portion of the population, specifically widows, whose circumstances have not improved at all, despite the fact that the majority of Indians have experienced a tremendous improvement in their level of living. It is a source of communal shame that our culture treats widows in the manner that it does. As a result of the passing of her husband, a woman's life goes through a significant transition, which requires her to conform to new social conventions. The primary objective of releasing this essay is to provide a thorough picture of the challenges that the widow encountered. These challenges include the financial and psychological costs that were brought about as a result of the practice's reliance on particular rituals that the widow was unable to participate in. Despite the fact that there are numerous programmes in India that are designed to provide assistance to widows, the situation of widows continues to be extremely precarious. The efforts that the government is making to alleviate the financial difficulties that widows are experiencing are a step in the right direction; nonetheless, these efforts are not satisfactory enough to meet the needs that are essential. An economically impoverished widow who is also suffering from mental depression, so creating a situation that is favourable to both parties involved. She does not receive adequate support from both society and her family. Despite the fact that widows are legally married, there is a reluctance to face the fact that they are ostracised in society and treated with disrespect from others. Despite the fact that there are a great number of programmes in the country that are designed to aid widows, society does not address the challenges that they face. Thus this paper analyzes the challenges and responsibilities faced by widow women in India.

Analisis Pengaruh Likuiditas dan Profitabilitas terhadap Financial Distress Menggunakan Model Altman Z-Score

Analysis of financial distress is carried out to identify early signs of financial difficulties experienced by the company. Determining the number of samples used the purposive sampling method. The type of data used is secondary data obtained from the source www.idx.co.id. The analytical method used is statistical analysis consisting of descriptive statistical analysis, multiple linear regression analysis, classical assumption testing, and hypothesis testing. The results of partial hypothesis testing stated that liquidity measured by the current ratio had no significant effect on financial distress with a tcount value of 2.010 &gt; ttable 1.70562 and liquidity measured by the quick ratio had no significant effect on financial distress with a tcount value of -0.027 &lt; ttable 1.70562. while profitability measured by return on assets has a significant effect on financial distress with a value of tcount 5.453 &gt; ttable 1.70562 and profitability measured by return on equity has no significant effect on financial distress with a value tcount &lt; ttable or 1.201 &lt; 1.70562. The research results of simultaneous hypothesis testing stated that liquidity and profitability simultaneously had a significant effect on financial distress with a value of fcount &gt; ftable or 16.355 &gt; 2.98. The research results show that the coefficient of determination (Adjusted R Square) is 0.679, which means that the influence of the liquidity and profitability variables on financial distress is 67.9%.

Analyzing In-Depth Study of Southeast Asian Graduate Students: A Qualitative Approach

Studying abroad can be a transformative experience, but it often presents significant challenges. Southeast Asian international graduate students, in particular, face considerable academic and cultural hurdles when transitioning to U.S. higher education. These stressors, including language barriers, financial difficulties, and academic adjustments, can negatively impact their mental health and academic performance. This study aims to illuminate these challenges and identify effective support strategies. It is essential to recognize the diverse experiences of Southeast Asian American (SEAA) students, who are included in this study. The SEAA community is rich in culture and heritage, contributing significantly to the U.S. landscape. This research seeks to understand the unique challenges faced by SEAAs and to foster a more inclusive academic environment. This study has identified key academic and cultural stressors by examining the experiences of Southeast Asian international graduate students. These findings highlight the urgent need for targeted support services to enhance student well-being and academic success. It is crucial to shift from a deficit-oriented perspective to one that centers on the voices and experiences of SEAA students. By listening to their stories, higher education institutions can develop effective strategies to support their academic journeys and create a more inclusive campus community.

A comprehensive systematic review of privacy and security issues in Satellite Networks

The recent advancements in satellite networks have garnered significant interest due to their extensive geographic coverage and flexible deployment capabilities, offering a promising solution for global communications and transforming traditional communication methods. Despite these advancements, current satellite systems face challenges such as high propagation delays and inadequate coverage of high-latitude regions, particularly in Geostationary (GEO) systems. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) systems, which can address these issues, are primarily used for voice services, as seen in the Iridium system, but have encountered financial difficulties. This study aims to address the security issues in satellite networks, a critical concern as these networks increasingly rely on IP protocols and hybrid configurations of terrestrial nodes and satellite links. Previous works have identified various potential security attacks on satellite networks and proposed different solutions, but these solutions often lack comprehensive effectiveness and robustness. Our methodology involves analyzing the security vulnerabilities in satellite networks similar to the Iridium system, which includes inter-satellite links (ISL) and routers on each satellite. We review and evaluate existing security measures and propose enhancements to improve their effectiveness. Our results indicate significant vulnerabilities in current systems, but also show that with targeted improvements, security can be substantially enhanced. The implications of this study are profound, suggesting that more secure satellite networks can better support critical global communications and services, including broadband Internet and data services, thereby enhancing their reliability and user trust

Sustainable Vertical Housing Based on Social and Cultural Activities

The development of vertical housing is currently a response to the problem of population increase. People with low incomes (MBR) who have a range of restrictions, from knowledge gaps to financial difficulties, are typically the ones who live in vertical housing in developing nations like Indonesia. Due to misunderstandings about residents' social and cultural behavior and activities addressing the culture of living in multi-story residences, there are many issues with vertical housing these days, particularly those pertaining to disorganization and improper use of space. The careless use of hallways, which leaves them cluttered with trash, clotheslines, and the possessions of residents, is one issue that frequently arises. This study will outline the issues with vertical housing in Bandung City and provide examples of well-designed housing in the past. The study aims to offer best practices for bridging the gap between the existing conditions and the vertical housing usage pattern. Furthermore, it is anticipated that the findings will lead to both intelligent spatial utilization and sustainable architectural design solutions.

Understanding Child Marriage Among Girls in Nigeria: A Focus on Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa State

The right of choice in marriage is universal and it is enshrined in international human rights instruments. Yet, many girls under 18 years enter into marriage without a chance to exercise that right. This has proved problematic as the situation often results in negative outcomes including school drop-out, pregnancy risks, diseases and sexually transmitted infections, unhappiness, and even death. This study therefore examined the factors influencing child marriage among girls in Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. It specifically investigated the cultural and sociodemographic factors influencing child marriage among girls in the study area. The ethno-cultural theory of pedogamy guided the study. The mixed method research design was employed with structured questionnaire and key informant interviews utilized in the collection of data. Data was retrieved from 183 respondents, and it was analyzed using quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study hypothesis was tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation. Results from the study showed that the practice of arranged marriage and beliefs that marriage brings honour to a girl and her family contributes to child marriage. Also, ignorance of fundamental human rights among girls and peer influence, as well as financial difficulties in families, illiteracy among parents and weak enforcement of legal sanctions against child marriage contributes to the practice of child marriage. The study recommends, among others, promotion of education and awareness programme that challenge cultural beliefs that perpetuate child marriage, and implementation of interventions that address poverty in Nasarawa Eggon LGA.

Pemerkasaan Strategi Institusi Wakaf dalam Mengurangkan Bebanan Ekonomi Masyarakat Akibat Covid-19

The transmission of the Covid-19 epidemic since late 2019 has caused widespread confusion due to its rapid infection rate and alarming death toll. This situation has led to significant changes in the lives of many, resulting in numerous individuals losing their sources of income due to layoffs and being unable to sustain their usual economic activities. The economic system has also been challenged, leading to a decline in various industrial sectors. Additionally, the rate of social problems has increased due to the emotional stress caused by financial difficulties. Given this complex situation, it is crucial to address these issues effectively and holistically through an Islamic economic system, particularly focusing on the waqf mechanism as a key tool to stabilize the economy during periods of financial uncertainty caused by pandemics. This study aims to examine the success of both historical and contemporary waqf institutions in addressing economic challenges. Furthermore, it investigates the strategies employed by waqf institutions to mitigate the economic burdens on society due to Covid-19 in Malaysia. The methodology of this study employs qualitative methods, with secondary data collection serving as the primary reference material. The data is then analyzed using content analysis. The results clearly indicate that the successes of past and present waqf institutions should serve as models to enhance the management of waqf in Malaysia. Additionally, the strategies of waqf institutions help alleviate the economic burdens imposed by Covid-19.

The assessment of health-related quality of life in patients with polycythemia vera.

Previous studies have shown that patients with polycythemia vera (PV) have poor quality of life (QoL). Similarly, it has been shown that survival is influenced by QoL. We aimed to evaluate QoL in 88 Turkish patients with PV. This cross-sectional study included cases diagnosed with PV between January 1995 and August 2019 who attended follow-up studies in the hematology department of a tertiary hospital in Türkiye between August 2019 and July 2020. Beginning in August 2019, subjects who approved study participation applied the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) questionnaire during their routine follow-up-given that they met inclusion/exclusion criteria. Individuals with comorbidities or factors influencing QoL and those with secondary PV-related conditions were excluded. Recorded data included age, sex, history of bleeding, thrombosis, erythrocytosis, leukocytosis, thrombocytosis, obesity or splenomegaly, and cytogenetic mutation profiles such as JAK2, BCR and MPL. We also assessed whether they needed phlebotomy or erythrocyte suspensions. Data concerning comorbidities and medication use were obtained from medical records. The median age of patients was 52 (44-61) years. The majority of participants were male (67.05%). Global health status score was 75 (66.67-83.33). PV patients who had required phlebotomy demonstrated higher social functioning scores (P = .004) and lower scores for loss of appetite (P = .013) and financial difficulties (P = .020) than patients without phlebotomy. PV patients who had suffered from leukocytosis demonstrated lower physical functioning scores compared to those without leukocytosis (P = .001). Patients without JAK2 exon 14 mutations had better physical (P = .016) and cognitive functioning scores (P = .048). It was found that PV patients with splenomegaly demonstrated lower physical functioning (P = .019) and higher appetite loss scores (P = .005) than those without splenomegaly. Higher leucocyte counts were associated with decreased physical functioning and greater fatigue. In conclusion, we demonstrated deterioration of physical and emotional QoL in patients diagnosed with PV. Patients with PV require individualized, patient-specific and integrated approaches in order to minimize symptoms, improve QoL, and increase survival.

Enhancing financial distress prediction through integrated Chinese Whisper clustering and federated learning

Financial distress occurs when individuals or companies struggle to meet financial obligations, often due to factors like high fixed costs, illiquidity, or revenue sensitivity to economic downturns. While various machine learning and deep learning approaches have been developed for predicting financial distress by analyzing financial data to assess the likelihood of a company facing financial difficulties, challenges persist in achieving enhanced prediction accuracy and managing time complexity. To address this, a novel method known as the Chinese Whisper Clustered Stochastic Gradient Descent Federated Learning method (CWCSGDFL) is introduced. It aims to improve the efficiency of financial distress prediction by grouping data samples using the Hamann Similarity Indexed Chinese Whispers clustering process, validating them with a matching coefficient, and addressing data imbalance. Also, Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin correlative targeted projection model is employed to choose the pertinent features for prediction. By achieving balanced clustering results with these selected features, CWCSGDFL reduces time complexity in financial distress prediction. Stochastic Gradient Gaussian Kernel Federated Learning approach is employed to preserve privacy while predicting distress, aided by kriging regression for model analysis. Stochastic gradient descent momentum optimizes the global objective function, ensuring accurate classification with minimal loss. Experimental results demonstrate that CWCSGDFL achieves an average accuracy of 96%, precision of 94%, recall of 98%, F-measure of 98%, and a time complexity of 36 ms, outperforming the existing techniques.

The Effect of Audit Tenure, Audit Delay and Financial Distress on Audit Quality in Manufacturing and Property and Real Estate Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2018-2022 Period

In the business sector, quality audits are crucial for ensuring accountability and transparency in an organization's financial statements. In the Indonesian setting, businesses that are listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) must prepare financial statements that undergo auditing by a Public Accounting Firm (KAP) to guarantee that fraud and serious errors are not included in the reports. The purpose of this audit is to give stakeholders assurance about the Company's financial standing. The purpose of this study is to evaluate how audit tenure, audit delay, and financial crisis affect the caliber of audits performed on property and real estate, manufacturing, and enterprises listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange between 2018 and 2022. A quantitative research methodology is used in this investigation. Purposive sampling was employed to select 100 data points for the sample. The Indonesia Stock Exchange and the company's websites are the sources of the data used. This study demonstrates that audit quality is unaffected by audit tenure or audit delay. From 2018 to 2022, the quality of audits in manufacturing and property &amp; real estate companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange was significantly impacted by financial difficulty.

The determinants of the financial distress of Italian municipalities: How much is it due to inadequate resources?

The key question addressed in this work is whether financial distress recently experienced by several Italian municipalities can be at least partially imputed to the inadequacy of the financial resources they suffer compared to the needs of their populations and their territories. Starting from a multidimensional definition of financial distress, we investigate this issue by exploiting the variability across municipalities revealed by two different occurrences recently involving the intergovernmental fiscal relations in Italy: on the one hand, the large cuts in vertical transfers carried out by the central government as part of the fiscal consolidation strategy in the period 2014–2015 which affected single municipalities to varying degrees; and, on the other hand, the introduction of a new mechanism of equalization transfers at municipal level which showed how the gap between available financial resources to local needs is differentiated across municipalities. Exploiting these sources of variability across local authorities, the estimation results show that the Italian municipalities which suffer a level of resources lower than that necessary to provide public services at a standard level are, ceteris paribus, more likely to run into financial difficulties. By the same token, large cuts in central government transfers have a statistically significant effect on financial vulnerability at municipal level.

Evaluation of the Contributions and Prospects of Road Taxes to Total Tax Collections by States in Nigeria 2010-2022

The 36 federating states of Nigeria have a persistent paucity of funds for the provision of public goods and services for the citizens. However, this came when the Taxes and Levies Approved List for Collection Act 1998 availed the states of eleven different taxes, which, if properly harnessed, could alleviate the financial difficulties. Therefore, this study aims to longitudinally evaluate the contributions of road taxes, which are one of the taxes collected by states in Nigeria. To achieve this aim, data on collection from state road taxes was collected from the National Bureau of Statistics 2010-2022 annual reports. Descriptive statistical tools of tables, charts, and percentages are utilized in analyzing collected data, while a public policy analytical framework underpinned the study. Results from the study revealed that road taxes are making moderate contributions to total taxes collected by states. Therefore, if the states could strengthen policies, laws and regulations on road taxes, it could greatly enhance their total collections from taxes. The policy implication of this finding is that road taxes as a public policy impact taxes collected by states even though insignificant; therefore, policymakers should strengthen this policy for national development