The Pattern of Practice in the Management of Early Diabetic Kidney Disease.

Background and objectives Diabetes is a leading cause of kidney failure in various regions worldwide. To detect renal disease in individuals with diabetes, screening typically involves evaluating the glomerular filtration rate and measuring albuminuria. Although there are established guidelines for these screenings, adherence to them varies.

Fabrication of acoustically and physically validated artificial stones to natural kidney stones under shock waves and laser lithotripsy.

To present an efficient method for fabricating artificial kidney stones with acoustic and physical properties to assess their fragmentation efficiency under shock waves and laser lithotripsy for very hard stones. The mixture ratio of super-hard plaster and water was adjusted to produce artificial kidney stones for comparison with > 95% human genuine calcium oxalate monohydrate (COM) and uric acid (UA) stones. Acoustic and physical properties, such as wave speed, stone hardness, density, compressive strength, and stone-free rates under shock-wave and laser lithotripsy, were assessed.

Determinants that attract and discourage foreign direct investment in GCC countries: Do macroeconomic and environmental factors matter?

In general, foreign direct investments (FDIs) play a crucial role in driving a country's economic development, promoting diversification, and enhancing competitiveness. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which heavily rely on the oil and gas sectors, are particularly vulnerable to fluctuations in commodity prices. However, these countries have recognized the imperative of economic diversification and have increasingly turned to inward FDIs to achieve it.

Does economic policy uncertainty affect insurance premiums? Fresh empirical evidence.

Economic Policy Uncertainty (EPU) is the level of uncertainty or unpredictability arising from government policy on topics such as taxes, trade, monetary policy, and regulation. Exploring the relationship between EPU and insurance premiums can provide insights into broader economic trends and policy decisions. EPU is often driven by political and economic events, and understanding its impact on insurance premiums can provide valuable information about how policy decisions and other external factors can affect the insurance industry and the broader economy.

Environmental pollution and price dimension of renewable and nonrenewable energy, economic growth, and financial inclusion in Asia: analysis for carbon mitigation to achieve UN Agenda-13.

This study scrutinizes the impacts of oil price fluctuations, financial inclusion, and energy consumption on carbon flare-ups in 20 Asian developing nations. For empirical analysis panel data for the period from 1990 to 2020, and the CS-ARDL model is applied. Furthermore, our data confirm the existence of CD), slope parameter heterogeneity (SPH), and panel co-integration among the variables.

Enhancing ERP Responsiveness Through Big Data Technologies: An Empirical Investigation.

Organizations are integrating big data technologies with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems with an aim to enhance ERP responsiveness (i.e., the ability of the ERP systems to react towards the large volumes of data).

Performance evaluation and financial viability analysis of grid associated 10 MW solar photovoltaic power plant at UP India.

The main aim of this simulation work is to assess the financial possibility analysis of 10 MW grid-associated solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants in seven cities i.e. Lucknow, Agra, Meerut, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Allahabad, and Varanasi of Uttar Pradesh (UP) state of India with the RETScreen Software.

Understanding the Role of Technology in Asian Economies: The Environmental Impact of Remittances and Economic Complexity.

In recent years, scholars have determined various determinants of environmental degradation using the panel and time-series studies. However, technological innovations (TI) and remittances, among the financial system's essential components, are relatively ignored. In addition, nations' economic progress and environmental performance also depend upon the nature of their economic structure.

The IFRS adoption, accounting quality, and banking performance: An evaluation of susceptibilities and financial stability in developing economies.

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 's adoption increased attention to International Accounting Standard Regulations worldwide. It has opened the door for empirical analysis having different perceptions of mandatory IFRS adoption. This paper's main objective is to examine the impact of accounting quality and IFRS adoption on Pakistan's banking sector efficiency.

COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance among Social Media Users: A Content Analysis, Multi-Continent Study.

Vaccine hesitancy (VH) is defined as a delayed in acceptance or refusal of vaccines despite availability of vaccination services. This multinational study examined user interaction with social media about COVID-19 vaccination. The study analyzed social media comments in 24 countries from five continents.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Quality of Life of Households in Saudi Arabia.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every stratum of the population and all categories of households to varying degrees. The impact of the pandemic on the quality of life (QoL) of populations is complex and can vary by region, socio-economic status, and other demographic factors. The main purpose of this study was to empirically examine the effects of pandemic trauma on the QoL of households in Saudi Arabia.

Resolution of Idiopathic Epidural Lipomatosis after Bariatric Surgery: Case Report and Literature Review.

Spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL) is traditionally a rare disorder defined as an abnormal accumulation of unencapsulated epidural fat. SEL can be classified into idiopathic and secondary. We report a 46-year-old obese male with idiopathic epidural lipomatosis with a clinical picture of bilateral L5 and S1 radiculopathy, with an L5 and S1 distribution.

The effects of carbon emissions, rainfall, temperature, inflation, population, and unemployment on economic growth in Saudi Arabia: An ARDL investigation.

Objective: While macroeconomic and environmental events affect the overall economic performance of nations, there has not been much research on the effects of important macroeconomic and environmental variables and how these can influence progress. Saudi Arabia's economy relies heavily on its vast reserves of petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, gold, and copper, but its economic growth trajectory has been uneven since the 1990s. This study examines the effects of carbon emissions, rainfall, temperature, inflation, population, and unemployment on economic growth in Saudi Arabia.

Trends of percutaneous nephrolithotomy in Saudi Arabia.

Objective: The objective of the study was to present the current practice patterns on percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in Saudi Arabia and to compare it with the international patterns and to observe the adherence to the guidelines.

Materials And Methods: A survey consisting of 28 questions was sent to urologists working in Saudi Arabia using a Google Forms questionnaire. The questioner covered most aspects of performing PCNL starting from preparing the patient till discharging him.

Analysis of CO emissions and energy consumption by sources in MENA countries: evidence from quantile regressions.

The development of economies and energy usage can significantly impact the carbon dioxide (CO) emissions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the factors that determine CO emissions in MENA under the environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) framework by applying novel quantile techniques on data for CO emissions, real income, renewable and non-renewable energy consumption, and urbanization over the period from 1990 to 2015. The results from the estimations suggest that renewable energy consumption significantly reduces the level of emissions; furthermore, its impact increases with higher quantiles.

The dynamic role of energy security, energy equity and environmental sustainability in the dilemma of emission reduction and economic growth.

This study examines the relationship between energy security, energy equity, and environmental sustainability from the perspective of economic growth and CO emissions. For this purpose, this study utilizes the energy trilemma index (ETI) 2018 of the World Energy Council (WEC) to measure, evaluate and assess the energy efficiency of the top ten best-performing countries around the world. This study formulates an interval decision matrix to apply Principal Components Analysis (PCA) by reducing a large set into a small set of underlying variables with comprehensive information.

Managerial policy and economic analysis of wind-generated renewable hydrogen for light-duty vehicles: Green solution of energy crises.

The unconventional energy sources like hydrogen energy have tremendous potential of filling the gap between economic growth and clean energy consumption. A little intention has been made in this regard in the developing economies like Pakistan. This study develops a fusibility analysis to highlight the potential of hydrogen energy source in Pakistan.

Safety measures for COVID-19: a review of surgical preparedness at four major medical centres in Saudi Arabia.

In view of the worldwide coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, hospitals need contingency planning. This planning should include preparation for an unexpected patient surge. This measure is evolving concomitantly with the implementation of the needed infection control rules.

Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in a Patient with Cross-Fused Renal Ectopia.

Cross-fused renal ectopia (CFRE) is a rare congenital anomaly in which an ectopic kidney crosses the midline and merges with the orthotopic kidney on the other side. Patients with CFRE could present with urolithiasis. The abnormal anatomy and the lack of consensus to treat urolithiasis in these cases present challenges to treatment.

The long-run and short-run influence of environmental pollution, energy consumption, and economic activities on health quality in emerging countries.

This study investigates the effect of energy utilization, greenhouses gasses emissions, and economic activities on health risks such as mortality rate and incidence of respiratory diseases in emerging Asian economies. The study analyzes a panel data from 1995 to 2018 to examine the long-run and short-run influence of environmental pollution on health issues. The empirical findings highlight that greenhouse gasses emissions, fossil fuel consumption, and natural resources depletion in the region are key factors to increasing health risks in the long-run period, while the use of clean energy and improvement in per capita economic growth is helping to improve the health status of the households.