Scientific Research Articles

The Harmonious Balance: Exploring the Impact of Music on Concentration and Academic Performance Among Cairo University Students

This study investigates the intricate relationship between music listening habits and the concentration and academic performance of Cairo University students. Building on established research, including the well-known "Mozart effect," we examine both the potential benefits and drawbacks of integrating music into study routines. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, we distributed quantitative surveys to 200 students and conducted qualitative interviews to gain deeper insights. The study focuses on key areas: frequency of music listening while studying, preferred genres, and perceptions of music's effects on focus, stress reduction, and overall academic performance. Our findings reveal that while certain genres, such as classical music, significantly enhance concentration and reduce anxiety, others may prove distracting, underscoring the importance of personal preferences in music selection. By correlating students’ perspectives with historical and contemporary research, this study elucidates how various music genres influence cognitive processes and learning outcomes. The results offer actionable strategies for both educators and students to optimize learning environments and enhance academic success, ultimately contributing to a better understanding of music's role in educational contexts. This research underscores the need for a tailored approach to music in study routines, advocating for informed choices that align with individual learning styles to foster a harmonious balance between music and academic performance.

Herbicide resistance is complex: a global review of cross-resistance in weeds within herbicide groups

Abstract Herbicides have been placed in global Herbicide Resistance Action Committee (HRAC) herbicide groups based on their sites of action (e.g., acetolactate synthase–inhibiting herbicides are grouped in HRAC Group 2). A major driving force for this classification system is that growers have been encouraged to rotate or mix herbicides from different HRAC groups to delay the evolution of herbicide-resistant weeds, because in theory, all active ingredients within a herbicide group physiologically affect weeds similarly. Although herbicide resistance in weeds has been studied for decades, recent research on the biochemical and molecular basis for resistance has demonstrated that patterns of cross-resistance are usually quite complicated and much more complex than merely stating, for example, a certain weed population is Group 2-resistant. The objective of this review article is to highlight and describe the intricacies associated with the magnitude of herbicide resistance and cross-resistance patterns that have resulted from myriad target-site and non–target site resistance mechanisms in weeds, as well as environmental and application timing influences. Our hope is this review will provide opportunities for students, growers, agronomists, ag retailers, regulatory personnel, and research scientists to better understand and realize that herbicide resistance in weeds is far more complicated than previously considered when based solely on HRAC groups. Furthermore, a comprehensive understanding of cross-resistance patterns among weed species and populations may assist in managing herbicide-resistant biotypes in the short term by providing growers with previously unconsidered effective control options. This knowledge may also inform agrochemical company efforts aimed at developing new resistance-breaking chemistries and herbicide mixtures. However, in the long term, nonchemical management strategies, including cultural, mechanical, and biological weed management tactics, must also be implemented to prevent or delay increasingly problematic issues with weed resistance to current and future herbicides.

The role of rehabilitating and restoration the green dam in managing the impact of invasive forest pests in Algeria

The rehabilitation of Algeria’s "Green Dam" project, a large-scale reforestation initiative, represents a key strategy for mitigating climate change, especially in semi-arid regions. This study, conducted between 2021 to 2024 in the semi-arid region of Djelfa (Algeria), evaluates the impact of defoliators in three different stands. Our findings reveal that infestation levels were significantly lower in mixed-species stands compared to monoculture stands, with monoculture plantations showing the highest infestation rates. Seasonal analysis revealed consistent stability in rehabilitated zones, with lower infestation indices throughout the year. The study highlights the role of species diversity in enhancing forest resilience to pest outbreaks, as mixed-species plantations naturally disrupt pest population dynamics and support healthier ecosystems. These results highlight the effectiveness of Green Dam’s rehabilitation in enhancing ecosystem health, increasing biodiversity, and reducing vulnerability to climate-induced disturbances, positioning it as a critical tool for ecological restoration and climate mitigation in northern Algeria. Furthermore, the project exemplifies a scientifically driven approach to combating desertification and climate change in semi-arid ecosystems. By integrating tritrophic analyses examining forest species, pest insects, and their antagonists—along with spatiotemporal monitoring, the study provides valuable insights into ecological interactions under changing climatic conditions. As expanding defoliators and xylophages pose increasing challenges, adaptive management strategies tailored to semi-arid regions are necessary. The rehabilitation of the Green Dam project emerges as a model for large-scale ecological restoration, combining reforestation efforts with scientific innovation to bolster ecosystem resilience, enhance sustainable land management, and address global issues such as biodiversity loss, desertification, and climate instability. Continued monitoring and adaptive management are essential to ensure the long-term success of reforested landscapes.

Knowledge and Technology Transfer: Trends and Models in Practice of Leading Russian Universities

The research deals with identification of key trends and models of new practices of the leading Russian universities in the fields of knowledge and technology transfer. Topicality of the research is envisaged by the necessity to adapt the system of higher education in Russia to targets of providing technological sovereignty and leadership, which requires introduction of universities in processes of knowledge and technology transfer, as well as commercialization of innovation. The research used methods of substantial analysis of documents demonstrating the experience of leading Russian universities in the field of knowledge and technology transfer, as well as modeling methods as applied to processes of interaction between universities and industrial partners and assessing university potential in the field of innovation activity. As a result key trends of organizational transformation of universities in the field of knowledge and technology transfer were identified: developing mechanisms of accumulating potential results in intellectual activity; building ecosystem for transfer and commercialization of scientific innovation; extending cooperation with industrial partners in promotion of results of intellectual activity to real sector of economy. Apart from that 4 key models of university and industrial partner interaction were found in the field of knowledge and technology transfer (R&D order, R&D proposals, start-up promotion and joint enterprise setting up); the concept of transfer funnels was presented to describe processes of project selection, researchers and R&D orders; the model of estimating potential of universities in the field of knowledge and technology transfer was worked out, which gives an opportunity to find the current standing of the university and trajectory of development strategy. The article also shows the promising trends in innovation activity of universities with regard to present day’s goals of scientific and technological development of the country.

Game-theoretic Statistical Inference: Optional Sampling, Universal Inference, and Multiple Testing Based on E-values

This half-size MFO workshop brings together researchers in mathematical statistics, probability theory, machine learning, medical sciences, and economics to discuss recent developments in sequential inference. New sequential inference methods that build on nonnegative martingale techniques allow us to elegantly solve prominent shortcomings of traditional statistical hypothesis tests. Instead of p-values, they are based on e-values which have the added benefit that their meaning is much easier to communicate to applied researchers, due to their intuitive interpretation in terms of the wealth of a gambler playing a hypothetically fair game. Significant new contributions to this fast growing research area will be presented in order to stimulate collaborations, discuss and unify notation and concepts in the fields, and tackle a variety of open problems and address current major challenges.

Clustering of Study Program Using of Block-Based K-Medoids

The purpose of this research is to classify Study Programs based on eleven mixed data from InternalQuality Management System (QMS) indicators. This grouping can provide a clearer picture of howQMS affects the performance and quality of study programs. By understanding these clusters, universities can identify and design more effective strategies to improve the quality of education. The dataused comes from the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT) and the websitedatabase, which consists of seven numerical variables: number of lecturers, percentage of doctors, percentage of professors and associate professors, student enumeration, percentage of graduates, programexperience, and availability of laboratories. Meanwhile, the categorical variable consists of four variables: National Accreditation Board of Higher Education (BAN-PT) research ranking, accreditation,international recognition, and level of community service. The clustering method used is the blockbased k-medoids (block-based KM), and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA). We applied theDeviation Ratio Index based on K-Medoids (DRIM) to determine the number of clusters. This researchresults that the optimal number of groups that must be formed is three. Based on MANOVA the resultsshowed that the group consisting of 12 study programs had better QMS outcomes than the other twogroups.

PCSK9 Inhibitors: Focus on Evolocumab and Its Impact on Atherosclerosis Progression

This paper investigates the therapeutic use of PCSK9 inhibitors, particularly Evolocumab, as monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of atherosclerosis based on recent literature reviews. PCSK9 is an outstanding example of a breakthrough in medical science, with advancements in understanding its biological function driving substantial progress in atherosclerosis treatment. Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a leading global cause of mortality, imposing substantial financial burdens on healthcare systems. Elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), a modifiable risk factor, plays a pivotal role in the development of ASCVD. Emerging treatments such as PCSK9 inhibitors are now being introduced to combat this issue, with the goal of reducing ASCVD risk by directly targeting LDL-C levels. This discovery highlighted the potential of monoclonal antibodies to inhibit PCSK9, thereby enhancing LDL-C receptor activity. This breakthrough led to the development of Alirocumab and Evolocumab inhibitors, which typically reduce LDL-C levels by approximately 50%. This research underscores the importance of PCSK9 inhibitors in treating ASCVD, drawing on evidence from various randomized controlled trials such as FOURIER, ODYSSEY OUTCOMES, and VESALIUS-CV. These trials have also shown that PCSK9 inhibitors are effective and safe for the treatment of several cardiovascular disorders. PCSK9 inhibitors are therefore useful in patients who do not reach their target LDL-C levels when on the highest doses of statins or patients with very high cardiovascular risk who cannot tolerate statins at all.

About the evolution of the concept of «prisoner of war» and the rules of treatment of prisoners of war: a historical and legal research

The article examines the issues related to the historical evolution of the concept of «prisoner of war» and the rules of detention, treatment and internment of such persons. It is stated that the precedent of discrepancies between legal acts providing for legal regulation of the status of prisoners of war is retrospective. The author analyses the customs of the ancient world and early civilisations for compliance with moral norms in the context of treatment of prisoners of war. Early states did not actually know what a system of «humane» treatment of prisoners of war was, but such countries and states as Ancient Greece and India were the driving force for fundamental changes in the vector of humane treatment of persons held in captivity. Using the method of comparative legal analysis, the author concludes that the periods of the Middle Ages and Modern times in terms of treatment of prisoners of war have both a close correlation and direct inconsistency. The author identifies the legislative acts that served as the basis for the regulatory settlement of the problem, such as the Special Prisoners’ Decree or the Hague Convention of 1899. The author analyses the historical changes in international approaches to understanding the concept of «prisoner of war» and the rules for the treatment of such persons from early armed conflicts to modern norms of international humanitarian law. Attention is drawn to the national framework of Ukrainian legislation in the context of the customs of Kyivan Rus, the late Middle Ages, the Ukrainian SSR and the period of independence. The treatment of prisoners of war on the territory of Ukraine has always been historically consistent with moral values, even those which can be compared with modern international humanitarian law. The author concludes that the conflict between theory, legislation and practice has been present throughout human history due to the destructive nature of war and hostilities. The author emphasises the need to find new practical approaches to improve the level of legal regulation of the status of prisoners of war in international humanitarian law and national legislation of Ukraine (in particular, criminal procedure law).

Subject and system of criminology in the views of Hans Gross

The article is devoted to the problem of systematization of forensic knowledge. It is noted that in modern conditions it is solved by creating two relatively separate theories - the doctrine of the subject and the doctrine of the forensic system. The thesis about the key role in the construction of the forensics system of a clear definition of its subject and its structure is substantiated. The subject of criminology is a system-forming factor for the content of this science. This necessitates the unification of this problem within the framework of a single forensic science. The significance of the use of the historical research method for the formation of such a teaching is emphasized. From this point of view, the historical monument of the late 19th and early 20th centuries is analyzed - the scientific work of Hans Gross «Manual for judicial investigative judges as a system of criminology». It is emphasized that this book had many editions in different years and gained extreme popularity among investigators, prosecutors, and judges of different countries of the world. It should be noted that this scientific work actually laid the foundation of criminology, on which this science developed in the following years. This development took place in both practical and theoretical aspects. Taking this into account, it is argued that Hans Gross’s views on the subject and system of forensics have not lost their significance in modern times. It is noted that their analysis allows modern researchers to orient themselves in a number of problematic issues of the development of criminology, to evaluate modern ideas about ways to solve them. In particular, two ideas of the outstanding scientist are noted: 1) criminology has as its subject the study of two types of activity - criminal activity and the activity of the investigator, which is reflected in the knowledge system of this science; 2) the system of criminology should consist of general and special parts based on the example of criminal law, the practical implementation of whose provisions in the judiciary is carried out precisely through criminology. It is claimed that these ideas are well-founded and productive and deserve their further development taking into account modern scientific processes.

Di Perantauan Terhimpit, Di Negara Sendiri Terjepit: Reintegrasi Repatrian Suriname Di Tongar, 1954-1959

Reintegration is an integral part of the study of repatriation. Each repatriate or group has unique and challenging reintegration experiences. This article aims to analyse the social and economic reintegration processes of Surinamese repatriates in Tongar (1954–1959). By employing the historical research method, which involves four stages—heuristics, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography—it reveals that, despite thorough planning, Surinamese repatriates in Tongar encounter difficulties in their economic and social reintegration. Economic challenges, such as limited capital and external factors, impede the initial reintegration process. They addressed these challenges by utilising available resources effectively and pursuing government loans. Simultaneously, language barriers and poor communication infrastructure create significant challenges for social reintegration. Most Surinamese repatriates, especially those children who were born and raised in Suriname, still lack proficiency in Indonesian. Through their daily interactions, the language barrier slowly lessened as they learned Indonesian and Minang. However, insufficient irrigation and a lack of medical personnel in Tongar continued to prevail, along with the rise of the Revolutionary Government of the Republic of Indonesia (Pemerintahan Revolusioner Republik Indonesia, PRRI) movement in West Sumatra, further complicating the reintegration process.

Kesepakatan ASEAN dalam Menangani Kebakaran Hutan dan Lahan Indonesia, 1990-2015

Indonesia is a country that experiences many cases of forest and land fires, so this has triggered ASEAN to take the initiative to resolve the problem through two agreements, namely the 1997 Regional Haze Action Plan (RHAP) and the ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution (AATHP) which was ratified by all ASEAN members. 2014. Therefore, this research focuses on Malaysia's and Singapore's responses to Indonesia in handling Indonesia's forest and land fire cases through the RHAP and AATHP from 1990 to 2015, as well as the impact of these two ASEAN policies on Indonesia in addressing forest and land fires. This research method is a historical research method using laws, written regulations, newspapers, articles, and books as research sources. The research results indicate that Malaysia's and Singapore's responses to Indonesia within the RHAP framework were effective because each country had its own focused tasks. Indonesia experienced positive impacts from the RHAP policy because the three countries took direct actions in addressing forest and land fires in Indonesia. Conversely, Malaysia's and Singapore's responses to Indonesia within the AATHP framework were less effective due to their persistent pressure on Indonesia to ratify the AATHP quickly. Indonesia experienced more negative impacts from the AATHP policy because it received a negative image from Malaysia and Singapore due to the prolonged AATHP ratification process.

Accounting for Natural Disasters Using Risk of Information Security

Objective: The harm that can be done to an information technology system is referred to as "information security risk" (IS). Data breaches, administrative actions, financial expenses, and reputational harm are just a few of the many possible dangers that fall under the broad category of information systems risks. IS hazards include hostile assaults, spam, viruses, human error, hardware and software malfunctions, and natural disasters like floods, hurricanes, and fires. Methods: Key security controls for applications are identified, evaluated, and implemented through security risk assessments. Another priority is to avoid security gaps and defects in software. This article analyzes documented historical research on natural disaster accounting. Based on the results of 35 publications on general topics, economic history, and accounting, 11 papers were selected and reviewed. By analyzing the scattered literature, emerging themes, investigated disasters, investigated time periods, and main contributions of published research were identified. Result: To compare the predictive capabilities of the machine learning models and validate the landslide, flood, and wildfire hazard maps, the area under the curve (AUC) was calculated. For the landslide, flood, and wildfire hazard maps, the RF model provided the highest AUC values (0.81, 0.85, and 0.94, respectively).

Quantum information for graphene wormholes

Abstract This paper explores the interplay between quantum information theory and the stabilization of graphene wormholes using external magnetic fields. Utilizing Shannon entropy, we analyze how quantum information can be applied to control and stabilize these structures. By studying graphene’s quantum states under different magnetic field strengths and configurations, we gain insights into the entanglement and coherence properties governing their behavior. The findings demonstrate the potential of quantum information metrics to enhance the stability and control of graphene wormholes, with implications for quantum computing and material science innovations.

Humidity or air-speed? A climate chamber investigation into adaptive thermal comfort potential

High indoor humidity is known to impair sweat-induced evaporative cooling in the tropics. However, its role in the established adaptive thermal comfort standards was ignored until the recent development of the field-data derived relative humidity (RH) inclusive adaptive thermal comfort model (ATCRH). The ATCRH model demonstrated the existence of an RH signal in adaptive thermal comfort for the first time by showing low RH is associated with higher comfort temperatures and vice versa. But it is unclear whether these comfort temperatures are due to simultaneous association with high or low air-speed in the field data. The aim of the present study is hence to investigate the potential relationship between ATCRH and air-speed. We utilise a unique well-controlled climate chamber - VSIMULATORS, that can virtually mimic real environments, thus providing a better match to field conditions than historic climate chamber research which was criticised for the artificiality of the study environment. Using a carefully created factorial experimental design protocol to account for order effects and counterbalancing, a series of experiments involving hypothesised pairs of warm-climate ‘adapted’ and ‘un-adapted’ subjects were undertaken. The subjects were exposed to two levels of air-speed (independent variable), 0.2 m/s and 0.8 m/s under low and high humidity associated comfort temperature bounds given in ATCRH. A total of 8832 subjective responses were obtained on standardised scales. Our warm-climate adaptation hypothesis is confirmed through observed discrepancies in the subjective responses in the factorial experiment. Results show that the ATCRH model is found to be comfortable regardless of air-speed at lower humidity levels but is comfortable only with a higher air-speed of ∼0.8 m/s at higher humidity levels. This clearly points to the need for the provision of elevated air-speed, through natural or mechanical ventilation, when using the ATCRH model in highly humid locales. Practical application The applicability of recently developed “Relative Humidity-inclusive Adaptive Thermal Comfort model ATCRH is tested using ‘long-term thermal memory’ of the occupants as a criterion, within a unique climate chamber – VSIMULATORS. Under extreme ATCRH model conditions of 34°C, 70% relative humidity, an elevated air-speed of 0.8 m/s maintains the thermal comfort of occupants at ‘neutral to slightly uncomfortable’, that is 0 to −1 on the ASHRAE’S 7-Point Scale. ATCRH model is found to be practically applicable for energy savings in the tropics. This study also found that prolonged exposure to ATCRH model conditions reduces the thermal comfort of the occupants by 0.54 units on the ASHRAE’s seven-point scale for each progressive hour, which has potential scope for further investigations into adaptive thermal comfort mechanisms.

Revisiting KH Muafi Ali Zaini's Legacy: 'Modernization' of Islamic Boarding School in Sampang

This study explores the transformation of Islamic boarding school education, focusing on two key aspects: revitalization and modernization. Revitalization involves renewing educational programs to enhance their effectiveness, while modernization refers to evolving the Islamic education system to improve its quality. The research aims to analyze the historical leadership of Kyai Muafi Zaini in these movements, assess community responses to the changes, and evaluate the outcomes for alumni and the broader community. Utilizing qualitative historical research methods heuristic data collection, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography the study verifies data through credibility, dependability, confirmability, and transferability checks. Findings reveal that Kyai Muafi Zaini, a prominent figure born in 1947 and deceased in 2006, played a significant role in revitalizing and modernizing Islamic boarding school education, particularly in Sampang Regency. He was a charismatic leader who established several formal educational institutions, including MTs Nazhatut Thullab and SMA Nazhatut Thullab. Through these institutions, he implemented significant transformation efforts that not only contributed to the improvement of community welfare but also played a crucial role in changing the local perception of education in Sampang. Zaini's contributions were pivotal in enhancing the quality of education in the region, as well as in shifting the negative stigma traditionally associated with Islamic education. His vision and dedication fostered a learning environment that encouraged academic excellence and personal growth. His legacy as a committed scholar and influential community leader continues to inspire and shape the educational landscape, ensuring that future generations benefit from the foundation he helped create.

Internationalization of teaching and research in Higher Education

Internationalization as a result of globalization is a focus in higher education institutions to develop and implement strategies at institutional level to stay competitive in the global market. While internationalization is usually measured with student mobility whether it is in terms of international and exchange, there has been a shift and a push to internationalize in other areas of higher education such as staff and faculty recruitment and retention, cross-culture collaborations and partnerships in research, teaching and learning, and curriculum. Internationalization of teaching and research is now even more needed because the number of international students, exchange, and scholars have been increasing around the world, bringing equity between Global North and South, and to equip current students and future generations to intercultural understanding and awareness through education medium. There are recommendations given towards the end of this paper to implement strategies to internationalize teaching and research practices for faculty, scholars, and practitioners within higher education.

Animals as Architects: Building the Future of Technology-Supported Rehabilitation with Biomimetic Principles

Rehabilitation science has evolved significantly with the integration of technology-supported interventions, offering objective assessments, personalized programs, and real-time feedback for patients. Despite these advances, challenges remain in fully addressing the complexities of human recovery through the rehabilitation process. Over the last few years, there has been a growing interest in the application of biomimetics to inspire technological innovation. This review explores the application of biomimetic principles in rehabilitation technologies, focusing on the use of animal models to help the design of assistive devices such as robotic exoskeletons, prosthetics, and wearable sensors. Animal locomotion studies have, for example, inspired energy-efficient exoskeletons that mimic natural gait, while insights from neural plasticity research in species like zebrafish and axolotls are advancing regenerative medicine and rehabilitation techniques. Sensory systems in animals, such as the lateral line in fish, have also led to the development of wearable sensors that provide real-time feedback for motor learning. By integrating biomimetic approaches, rehabilitation technologies can better adapt to patient needs, ultimately improving functional outcomes. As the field advances, challenges related to translating animal research to human applications, ethical considerations, and technical barriers must be addressed to unlock the full potential of biomimetic rehabilitation.

AutoXAI4Omics: an automated explainable AI tool for omics and tabular data.

Machine learning (ML) methods offer opportunities for gaining insights into the intricate workings of complex biological systems, and their applications are increasingly prominent in the analysis of omics data to facilitate tasks, such as the identification of novel biomarkers and predictive modeling of phenotypes. For scientists and domain experts, leveraging user-friendly ML pipelines can be incredibly valuable, enabling them to run sophisticated, robust, and interpretable models without requiring in-depth expertise in coding or algorithmic optimization. By streamlining the process of model development and training, researchers can devote their time and energies to the critical tasks of biological interpretation and validation, thereby maximizing the scientific impact of ML-driven insights. Here, we present an entirely automated open-source explainable AI tool, AutoXAI4Omics, that performs classification and regression tasks from omics and tabular numerical data. AutoXAI4Omics accelerates scientific discovery by automating processes and decisions made by AI experts, e.g. selection of the best feature set, hyper-tuning of different ML algorithms and selection of the best ML model for a specific task and dataset. Prior to ML analysis AutoXAI4Omics incorporates feature filtering options that are tailored to specific omic data types. Moreover, the insights into the predictions that are provided by the tool through explainability analysis highlight associations between omic feature values and the targets under investigation, e.g. predicted phenotypes, facilitating the identification of novel actionable insights. AutoXAI4Omics is available at: https://github.com/IBM/AutoXAI4Omics.

Aleksander F. Tur — outstanding pediatrician, scientist, teacher (on the 130th anniversary of birth)

In 2024, the medical community will celebrate the 130th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding pediatrician, scientist, creator of scientific and practical schools of pediatrics — Alexander F. Tur. Alexander F. Tur was born on September 3 (15), 1894. In 1911 he was enrolled in the Imperial Military Medical Academy. From April 1915 he worked as a doctor in the active army; in August of the same year, A.F. Tur was captured and worked as a doctor in the infirmary for 3 years. In 1918, A.F. Tur resumed his studies at the Academy. From 1921 to 1930 — he worked part-time in the clinic of childhood diseases of the Military Medical Academy, under the guidance of Professor M.S. Maslov, in 1925 he was enrolled in the staff of the Leningrad Scientific and Practical Institute of Maternity and Infancy Protection named after Clara Zetkin. In 1939, the Department of Hospital Pediatrics was organized at the institute, headed by Alexander F. Tur and worked there until the end of his life. During the war years, A.F. Tur supervised the organization of clinic bomb shelters, advised children, conducted rounds, lectured students, and gave lectures to residents of the besieged city. A.F. Tur worked on a wide range of scientific problems in pediatrics, devoting his work to the most pressing issues of medicine: physiological characteristics and education of healthy children, physiology and pathology of newborns and premature babies, hematology of a healthy and sick child, dietetics of a healthy and sick child, rickets in children and its prevention, organization of children’s healthcare. A.F. Tur laid the foundations of preventive medicine at the outpatient stage, which are still followed today. The legacy of scientist is a fundamental pediatric school, a large number of scientific discoveries and works, thousands of trained do.

A Historical Study of Law in Precolonial Asante (1700–1896)

The use of regulations, rules, norms, taboos, tradition and the like to regulate human behaviour and the relationship between humans and their society has been in existence since time immemorial. The dominant narrative in the legal history of Africa is that precolonial African societies lacked organised legal systems as there was no organised law and order in most precolonial African societies. This study challenges this dominant narrative by historically examining the nature of law and the legal regime in precolonial Asante from 1700–1896. The study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by unravelling the existence and nature of a strong legal system in the form of customary law in precolonial Asante within the period specified. This qualitative study adopted a desktop review approach and a historical research design to trace the nature of law and the legal regime in precolonial Asante. The study traces the formation of the Asante kingdom to 1700 and how law was administered until the kingdom was annexed by the British colonial authorities in 1896. The study argues strongly that, despite its shortcomings, there existed a very strong legal regime in Asante which made good use of customary law in almost every aspect of life years before the introduction of colonialism by the British.