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Table of Contents: Volume 18; Issue 08; August, 2026

Life Sciences

  1. Souleymane KANDÉ, Alain AZOKOU, Bienvenu Safiou ADEHAN, Ohoukou Marcel BOKA, Kolou Alla Serge Landry KOFFI, Zegauh Kouadio Jean Marc KONAN, Laciné Kalo BAMBA and Emmanuel TIA
    ABSTRACT:

    Background: Resistance of ticks to conventional acaricides supports the evaluation of plant-based alternatives. Objective: This study assessed the in vitro acaricidal and repellent activities of Azadirachta indica vegetable oil, Lippia multiflora essential oil and their mixture, together with their effects on the reproduction of Rhipicephalus microplus and Amblyomma variegatum. Methods: The products were tested at 1, 5 and 9 mg/mL and undiluted. Monopropylene glycol and alphacypermethrin at 0.05 mg/mL served as negative and positive controls, respectively. Mortality was assessed at 24, 48 and 72 h after immersion. Oviposition and egg hatch were monitored in surviving engorged females, whereas repellency was evaluated in independent batches of unengorged females at 30, 45 and 60 min. Results: Mortality increased with concentration and time, with A. variegatum being more susceptible than R. microplus. At 9 mg/mL, the plant-based formulations caused very high, often complete mortality after 48–72 h. In R. microplus, no oviposition was observed from 5 mg/mL onward among the few surviving females, and no offspring were observed. Repellency increased with concentration and was more pronounced with L. multiflora. Concentration and tick species significantly affected repellency, whereas observation time and collection site did not. Conclusions: The formulations showed complementary acaricidal and repellent effects and potential for integrated tick management, subject to chemical characterisation, safety studies and in vivo validation.

  2. Dr. Bishnupriya Mohanty, Shinde Sumit Sandipanrao and Prof Dr. Sangram Keshari Das
    ABSTRACT:

    Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa ) has a very important role in managing Yonivyapad, Mahastrotas and Twaka Vikaras.This research paper is based on information of Lodhra with its botany , Rasa Panchak , Rogagnata , Dosha involved, Mahabhuta involved , its medicinal properties , varieties and commonly used formulations. Also this research involves pharmacodynamics and information about Lodhra Asava with its substitute for the drugs present in the formulation. Also information about chemical constituents present in Symplocos racemosa Roxb. Is mentioned. Also part of Lodhra which to be used and along with which Anupana to be used and presence of alpha amylase inhibition in Lodhra is also mentioned in paper.

  3. Manju M. George
    ABSTRACT:

    Andrographis paniculata (Burm. f.) Wall. ex Nees, commonly known as “King of Bitters,” is a medicinally important plant widely used in traditional medicine systems. The increasing demand for this plant and its bioactive compounds necessitates the development of efficient micropropagation protocols and comprehensive phytochemical characterization. Nodal explants from aseptically germinated seedlings were cultured on Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium supplemented with various concentrations of 6-benzylaminopurine (BAP), kinetin (KIN), naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA), and indole-3-butyric acid (IBA). Shoot proliferation, rooting, and acclimatization were evaluated. Phytochemical screening of leaf extracts was performed using standard qualitative and quantitative methods to detect alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, phenols, terpenoids, saponins, steroids, and andrographolide content. Maximum shoot proliferation (28.4 ± 1.8 shoots per explant) was achieved on MS medium supplemented with 2.0 mg/L BAP and 0.5 mg/L NAA. Optimal rooting (92% frequency with 8.6 ± 0.9 roots per shoot) was observed on half-strength MS medium containing 2.0 mg/L IBA. Acclimatized plantlets showed 88% survival rate. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, phenols, terpenoids, saponins, and steroids. Andrographolide content in micropropagated plants was 2.34 ± 0.12% dry weight, comparable to field-grown plants. An efficient and reproducible micropropagation protocol was established for A. paniculata with high multiplication rates and survival. The phytochemical profile confirmed the presence of major bioactive constituents, validating the pharmaceutical potential of micropropagated plants.

  4. Ashish Kumar Gupta
    ABSTRACT:

    This study evaluated the growth-promoting efficiency of CAP-34 and Pseudomonas putida strain P1f on seed germination and overall performance of Pisum sativum, an economically important crop in India. CAP-34 is a 34 kDa basic protein purified from Clerodendrum aculeatum leaves known to induce resistance in plants, whereas P. putida P1f is a plant growth–promoting rhizobacterium (PGPR) isolated from the rhizosphere of healthy plants. PGPR enhance plant growth directly through auxin production, phosphate solubilization, and siderophore secretion, and indirectly by inducing systemic resistance and suppressing pathogens. Seeds treated with CAP-34 showed the highest germination percentage (76.63%), followed by P1f (68.88%) and control (66.66%). However, the vigour index was highest in P1f-treated seeds (1183), compared to CAP-34 (1113.87) and control (837.91), indicating stronger seedling development under P1f treatment. For growth assessment, six treatment combinations involving foliar spray and root inoculation were evaluated for plant height, flower number, fruit number, fresh weight of root and shoot, and fruit weight after three months. The combined treatment of CAP-34 (foliar) and P1f (root) resulted in maximum plant height, while root inoculation with P1f alone produced the highest fruit number. Foliar application of P1f enhanced flowering, CAP-34 foliar treatment increased root fresh weight, and dual application of P1f (foliar + root) yielded the highest shoot fresh weight. ANOVA showed significant differences for plant height (P = 0.026) and fresh weight (P = 0.006). Overall, both agents effectively promoted growth from germination to fruit yield, with treatment-specific advantages depending on application method.

  5. Swagata Maity, Ranu Bag and Dr. Sumitava De
    ABSTRACT:

    A pre-experimental study was undertaken to assess effect of application of honey on radiation induced mucositis in patients undergoing radiotherapy at selected Govt. Hospitals, Kolkata, West Bengal. The conceptual framework was adopted for the study was based on Imogene King’s systems Theory of Goal Attainment model. One group pre-test post-test design was adopted. Thirty head and neck cancer patients were selected from radiotherapy department of N.R.S Medical College & Hospital by non-probability convenience sampling technique. Data collected by semi-structured questionnaire and WHO Oral Mucositis Assessment Scale. In pre-test majority (70%) of patient’s falls under grade 3 and 6.7% falls under grade 1 mucositis. In the other hand in post-test there were 43.3% under grade 3 and no mucositis 3.3%. The mean score of oral mucositis after intervention was lower than mean score of before intervention which is statistically significant as evident from the calculated ’t’ value of 3.88 which is higher than the tabulated ‘t’ value (2.05) for df (29) at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study can be implicated in nursing practice, nursing education, nursing administration and nursing research. It was recommended that a quasi-experimental study is required to find out the effectiveness of application of honey.

  6. Ms. Ranjitha, S. and Mrs. Renukadevi, D. N.
    ABSTRACT:

    Autoimmune encephalitis is a group of immune-mediated inflammatory disorders of the brain characterized by the presence of autoantibodies directed against neuronal cell surface or synaptic antigens. It commonly presents with a rapid onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms, seizures, cognitive impairment, movement disorders, and autonomic dysfunction. Early diagnosis is challenging due to its heterogeneous clinical presentation and overlap with infectious and psychiatric conditions. Advances in neuroimmunology have led to improved recognition and identification of specific autoantibodies such as anti-NMDA receptor, LGI1, CASPR2, and GABA receptor antibodies. Prompt initiation of immunotherapy, including corticosteroids, intravenous immunoglobulin, and plasma exchange, significantly improves patient outcomes. This article highlights the clinical features, diagnostic approach, and management strategies of autoimmune encephalitis, emphasizing the importance of early detection to reduce morbidity and mortality.

  7. Arlette J. Viviane HOUNHANOU, Coffi Martinien ZOUNHIN TOBOULA and Assogba Evariste KOTTIN
    ABSTRACT:

    Despite decades of EFL instruction, learners often achieve grammatical accuracy while remaining pragmatically incompetent, unable to produce contextually appropriate speech acts in real social interaction (Kasper & Rose, 2002, p. 1). This study addresses the critical gap in pragmatic instruction within low-resource university contexts by investigating the effect of Task-Based Role-Play and Drama Techniques as creative catalysts for enhancing EFL pragmatic competence. Traditional form-focused pedagogy fails to provide the embodied, affective, and contextualized practice necessary for the acquisition of sociopragmatic and pragmalinguistic norms (Taguchi, 2015, p. 15). To examine the extent to which Task-Based Role-Play and Drama Techniques improve EFL learners’ performance and awareness of speech acts, politeness strategies, and sociocultural appropriateness. A 14-week quasi-experimental mixed-methods design was employed with 92 EFL university students. The experimental group (n = 46) received instruction through task-based scenarios enacted via role-play and process drama, while the control group (n = 46) received standard communicative tasks. Data were collected through pre/post Discourse Completion Tests, video-recorded role-play performances, and learner reflective journals. Quantitative data were analyzed using ANCOVA, and qualitative data were analyzed thematically (Creswell & Plano Clark, 2018, p. 174). The study was grounded in Sociocultural Theory (Vygotsky, 1978, p. 86) and Pragmatic Theory (Leech, 1983, p. 11). The experimental group demonstrated statistically significant gains in the production of requests, apologies, and refusals, and in ratings of sociopragmatic appropriateness compared to the control group, _p_ < .001, _d_ = 0.91. Qualitative findings revealed three key themes: reduced speaking anxiety, heightened awareness of cultural norms, and increased learner agency. Learners described the drama space as a "safe rehearsal for real life" (Van Ments, 1999, p. 21), where mistakes were depersonalized and pragmatic experimentation was encouraged.This study concludes that Task-Based Role-Play and Drama Techniques function as powerful, low-resource pedagogical tools that transform pragmatic competence from abstract knowledge into embodied performance. It is recommended that EFL curricula integrate "Pragmatic Drama Units" and that teachers be trained as facilitators of dramatic interaction (Kao & O'Neill, 1998, p. 9). Future research should explore longitudinal transfer and the use of multimodal drama for intercultural pragmatic development. By repositioning the classroom as a laboratory of social action, this approach offers a motivating and equitable pathway toward communicative and intercultural competence.

  8. Anil Narayanan
    ABSTRACT:

    Background: Antenatally detected renal abnormalities are common. Antenatal hydronephrosis may be transient and physiologic or may indicate congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) requiring postnatal evaluation and intervention. The challenge is to identify clinically significant disease while avoiding unnecessary investigations. Objectives: To determine the proportion of neonates with urinary tract abnormalities and to study the prognosis and outcome of antenatally detected renal anomalies. Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted in the neonatal intensive care unit of M.O.S.C. Medical College and Teaching Hospital, a tertiary care centre, from August 2017 to July 2018. Neonates with an abnormal antenatal renal sonogram were enrolled. Antenatal findings, postnatal ultrasonography, renal function, urinary tract infection, growth, blood pressure and need for further urological evaluation or surgery were recorded. Follow-up ultrasonography was performed at 1, 3 and 6 months, with additional evaluation as clinically indicated. Results: A total of 3005 pregnancies were screened for abnormal antenatal renal sonography and 90 neonates met the study inclusion criteria. Males comprised 65 (72.2%) and females 25 (27.8%) of enrolled neonates. The mean gestational age at diagnosis was 33.3 weeks. Hydronephrosis was the most common antenatal finding, occurring in 50 (55.5%) neonates: mild in 38 (42.3%), moderate in 10 (11.2%) and severe in 2 (2.2%). Thirty-one neonates had significant uropathy, 29 had transient hydronephrosis and 30 had non-significant findings. Among 50 clinically treated children without primary vesicoureteral reflux, renal pelvic diameter resolved in 37 (74%) after a median follow-up of 6 months. Maternal age, sex, side of affection and amniotic fluid index were not significant predictors of significant postnatal uropathy. Four infants (4.4%) had acute kidney injury and two (2.2%) had urinary tract infection. Six infants underwent micturating cystourethrogram; one had grade V vesicoureteral reflux and one had posterior urethral valve. Five underwent DTPA scanning, with one showing reduced cortical function and requiring surgical correction. Two infants died in the neonatal period, both with severe antenatal renal disease and oligohydramnios. Conclusion: Most infants with isolated antenatal hydronephrosis had a favourable short-term outcome. Mild and moderate renal pelvic dilatation frequently resolved or remained under surveillance, while severe disease was more likely to require detailed urological evaluation and intervention. Postnatal assessment should therefore be individualized according to antenatal severity and associated abnormalities, with continued clinical surveillance during infancy.

Physical Sciences and Engineering

  1. Hountondji, B., Ayitchéhou K.L. and Codo F.P.
    ABSTRACT:

    Hydropower is a key factor in the socioeconomic development of various regions of the Republic of Benin. This study focuses on modeling the main components of the Yéripao hydroelectric power plant in northern Benin, which has a generating capacity of 500 kW, with the aim of addressing the energy challenges hindering the region’s development while making the most of available hydropower resources. The purpose of this article is to model the various components of the power plant, namely the penstock and the hydraulic turbine. The tools of choice for addressing this type of problem are hydrological analysis and mathematical simulation models. The results focused on two cases deemed to be priorities: the 800-mm-diameter, 2,300-meter-long penstock with a flow rate of 0.8 m³/s and a head of 120 m, delivering 800 kW of hydraulic power through the turbine, and the 650-mm-diameter pipeline, 1,750 m long, with a flow rate of 0.5 m³/s and a head of 100 m, providing 420 kW of hydraulic power through the turbine. These results, which are currently preliminary, mean that the watercourse flow has not been regulated and that a reserve capacity must be set aside for the dry seasons of the year, when the hydroelectric power plant will be unable to meet the demand of the town of Yéripao. The use of this methodology has proven highly effective in finding solutions to the challenges of balancing needs and resources in developing countries. Given that the development of hydropower will play a decisive role in ensuring the stability of the electric power system in the future, policymakers will need to consider several measures to make the most of it.

  2. Adjoua Madeleine KOUASSI, Drissa COULIBALY, Ahou Régine N'GORAN, Adama ZONGO and Yalamoussa TUO
    ABSTRACT:

    Background: Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is an important vegetable crop in Côte d'Ivoire, but its productivity is severely constrained by insect pests, particularly species of the genus Hellula (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the infestation dynamics, prevalence, and damage caused by Hellula spp. on three cabbage cultivars (KK cross, Super cross, and Fortune) grown in Korhogo, northern Côte d'Ivoire. Methods: The experiment was conducted from January to March 2026 using a randomized complete block design with three cultivars and three replicates. Weekly observations were carried out to record Hellula spp. larvae, assess infestation levels on different plant organs, and determine the yield of each cultivar. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA), followed by Tukey's honestly significant difference (HSD) test at the 5% significance level. Results: A total of 234 Hellula spp. individuals were recorded during the study. The first infestations were observed 28 days after transplanting, after which pest populations increased progressively, reaching their highest levels between 63 and 77 days after transplanting. The KK cross cultivar exhibited the highest infestation level (37.18%), followed by Super cross (36.32%), whereas the Fortune cultivar recorded the lowest infestation level (26.50%). Leaves were the most heavily infested plant organs. Despite relatively high infestation levels, the Super cross cultivar produced the highest yield (36.31 kg). However, differences in infestation prevalence among the three cultivars were not statistically significant (p > 0.05). Conclusion: These findings indicate that Hellula spp. is a major pest of cabbage under the agroecological condition of Korhogo. They highlight the importance of cultivar selection as a component of integrated pest management and provide valuable information for the sustainable improvement of cabbage production in Côte d'Ivoire.

  3. BOKO Nouvêwa Patrice Maximilien
    ABSTRACT:

    Increasing climate variability in West Africa, and more specifically in Benin, poses serious challenges to vulnerable populations. The Sèmè-Podjidistrict , exposed to extreme weather events such as droughts and floods, suffers direct impacts on the health and well-being of its inhabitants. These climate hazards generate physical, psychological, social, and economic trauma. This study aims to analyze the relationship between this climate variability and the trauma experienced by the local population in order to propose courses of action adapted to the specific context. The methodological approach relies on the analysis of climatological data (rainfall, temperature, relative humidity) covering the period 1983–2022, as well as epidemiological data on trauma cases collected between 2008 and 2022 in the Porto-Novo- Aguégué - Sèmè-Podji health district . A sample of 384 people from the six villages in the district was also surveyed according to age and residence criteria. Statistical analysis was performed using Pearson's correlation coefficient to measure the links between climatic parameters and trauma. The results reveal a general downward trend in the annual number of injuries, with a peak in 2008 (709 cases) and stabilization at around 150–280 cases after 2013. The monthly distribution shows peaks in April (298 cases) and December (325 cases). A moderate but significant negative correlation (r = -0.592; p = 0.0426) was observed between monthly rainfall and injuries, suggesting that heavy rainfall limits certain risky activities. Average temperature showed a moderate positive correlation (r = 0.459; p = 0.1337), while relative humidity showed a weak but non-significant negative correlation (r = -0.251; p = 0.4319). These results confirm the importance of integrating climatic parameters into the management and prevention of injuries in this area.

  4. Ermel Eunice SENADE and Kocouvi Agapi HOUANOU
    ABSTRACT:

    The direct use of lateritic gravel in pavement base courses is limited by a well-identified technical constraint: insufficient bearing capacity. The incorporation of plant fibers, such as jute fibers, offers a mechanical and environmentally friendly reinforcement approach. This study examines the mechanical behavior of a composite material made of Avlamè lateritic gravel (Benin) reinforced with 0.75% jute fibers of 1 cm length. Direct shear and oedometer tests were carried out on the raw gravel and on the composite, compacted to 95% of the Modified Proctor Optimum. Their nonlinear hypoelastic behavior was modeled using the Hardin and Drnevich hyperbolic model, whose parameters were identified through an iterative nonlinear least-squares regression. Reinforcement significantly improves the cohesion, from 10.75 to 23.48 kPa, the shear modulus (+49%), and the CBR index, from 34% to 69.5%, meeting CEBTP requirements for low-traffic roads. The R² coefficients of the hyperbolic model range from 83.4% to 98.9% for the raw gravel and from 97.6% to 98.8% for the composite, confirming its adequacy. Young's modulus increases from 192.0 to 286.0 MPa, while Poisson's ratio remains constant at 0.50. The oedometer analysis reveals a preconsolidation stress 4.6 times higher for the composite (138 kPa versus 30 kPa). Reinforcement with 0.75% jute fibers constitutes an optimal, economical, and environmentally friendly solution for improving lateritic gravels intended for low-traffic (T1 and T2) road subbase layers.

Health Sciences

  1. Dr. Bishnupriya Mohanty and Varadvishwasgondhalekar
    ABSTRACT:

    Chronic non-healing ulcers (Dustha Vrana) in geriatric patients are often resistant to standard treatments due to poor vascularity and Dhatu Kshaya. This case study documents the six-month clinical journey of an 80-year-old female patient suffering from a painful lower-limb ulcer. A combination of Shodhana therapy in the form of Pancha Tikta Ksheer Basti and Shamana Chikitsa including Raktapachaka Vati and Vaikrant Bhasma was administered. The wound achieved near-complete healing within four months, with significant reduction in pain during the first month of treatment.

Social Sciences and Humanities

  1. Dr. Khwaja Danish Hameed
    ABSTRACT:

    Globalisation has fundamentally reshaped militancy, terrorism, and insurgency in the twenty-first century. It has compressed distance, accelerated the flow of finance, ideology, and weapons, and blurred the boundary between domestic and international security. This paper examines the two-way relationship between globalisation and homeland security. It argues that globalisation has given non-state armed actors new tools for mobilisation and reach, while also expanding states' ability to detect, deter, and respond to threats through intelligence sharing, international cooperation, and technology-driven security systems. Drawing on evidence from the post-9/11 United States and India's internal security experience, the paper argues that effective homeland security in a globalised era requires an integrated approach that combines counterterrorism with governance reform, economic inclusion, and multilateral cooperation.

  2. Tashoy Baugh, Maxine Cowan and Dr. Enid McLymont
    ABSTRACT:

    The article examines critically Chapters 1-4 of McLymont’s (2015) The Coaching Approach to Teaching and Learning. The main emphasis of the article is professional learning, collaboration, reflective learning, and cognitive coaching tools for building trust. Drawing from copious peer-reviewed literature, the analysis considers McLymont’s coaching-centred framework challenges traditional supervisory practices by positioning teacher development as collaborative, reflective, and trust-based rather than evaluative or compliance-driven. Consideration is given to aligning professional learning with teachers’ needs, strengthening collegial relationships, promoting reflective practice, and using cognitive coaching strategies, including paraphrasing, pobing, clarifying, silence, and wait time, to support professional growth. The article also examines the role of school leaders in fostering professional learning communities and safe environments that promote reflection and collaboration. The analysis suggests that these conditions enable teachers to critically evaluate practice, refine instruction, and enhance student learning. Overall, McLymont’s coaching-based framework emerges as a valuable approach to strengthening teaching effectiveness, professional development, and sustainable educational transformation.

  3. Synthesis Essay, Tashoy Baugh and Dr. Nicole Mauzard
    ABSTRACT:

    This paper synthesizes two foundational behaviourist theories, Ivan Pavlov’s classical conditioning and Edward Thorndike’s behavioural learning theory, to explore their relevance and application within public sector institutions. Drawing on historical experiments and contemporary scholarship, it examines how stimulus-response associations and reinforcement principles underpin learning processes that influence both individual and institutional behaviour. The analysis emphasizes how classical conditioning informs symbolic compliance and public engagement through environmental cues and emotional associations, while Thorndike’s laws of effect, readiness, and exercise illuminate how consequences and reinforcement shape training outcomes, policy adherence, and employee performance. Through critical comparison, the essay demonstrates that while each theory contributes distinct mechanisms of behavioural change, together they offer a robust conceptual foundation for designing policy interventions, civil service training programs, and public-facing campaigns. The paper concludes by acknowledging the limitations of purely behaviourist perspectives and underscores the value of integrating such models into broader governance and developmental frameworks to promote responsive, ethical, and participatory public institutions.

  4. Dr. Servais Dieu-Donné Yédia Dadjo, Dr. Daniel T. Yokossi and Dr. Cocou André Datondji
    ABSTRACT:

    In light of Searle’s (1969) taxonomy of speech acts, this paper scrutinizes two selected high-level remarks by António Guterres and Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall respectively at the occasions of African Regional High-Level Conference on Counter-terrorism and Prevention of Violent Extremism Conducive to Terrorism held on 10 July 2019 and the United Nations Security Council High-Level Debate on Counter-terrorism in Africa held on November 10, 2022. Using a mixed method, the study aims to identify, analyse and interpret the different speech acts in the selected remarks so as to decode the deep messages conveyed through them. The results reveal a predominance of assertive acts in both remarks with 58.82% and 73.52% followed by commissive acts, 17.64% and 16.17% and directive acts 11.76% and 05.88% respectively in Remarks 1 and 2. Expressive acts represent 09.41% and 04.41% while declarative acts are very low in proportions with 02.35% in Remark 1 but completely non-existent in Remark 2. The study contends that the predominance of assertive acts indicates the great trauma as well as the lasting damages that terrorism is causing to individuals, families and communities in almost all regions of Africa. The proportions of commissive acts suggest the strong commitment of the international community to work together with African leaders to tackle terrorism. This strong commitment is strengthened by directive acts through which António Guterres urges UN Security Council to provide sustainable financial support to African peace-enforcing and counter-terrorism operations while Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall requests recommendations from the high-level representatives of the UN, AU, Economic Community of West African States, and Group of Five-Sahel so that the United States can provide effective support to Africa.

  5. Faisal Ghannam A Alshammari
    ABSTRACT:

    Telecommunications and information technology (IT) is one of the most hazardous project environments in today's digital economy. The projects include 5G network deployment, cloud migration, enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation, and digital transformation initiatives, all of which are highly complex in nature, involve multiple stakeholders with interdependencies, and are subject to the ever-changing nature of cyber threats. In spite of this, very little theoretical attention has been focused on the Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS) which is hierarchically structured and categorises project risks based on their origin, in telecommunications and IT contexts. This study involves a critical and systematic review of literature that has been published in the peer reviewed journals, project management standards and sector-specific reports from 2002 to 2025. The evolution of project risk management; RBS definitions, frameworks and limitations; characteristics of complex technology projects; the telecom and IT risk environment; theoretical relationship between RBS and better project outcomes; and gaps in the existing research are all explored in six thematic areas. The study proposes that RBS provides a scalable, structured, and standards-based approach to enhance the visibility of risk, to facilitate the systematic categorisation of risk, and to facilitate informed decision-making. It also illustrates that there is no validated, sector-specific RBS framework yet available in telecommunications and IT, which is a great opportunity for further research. Theoretically, the study advances the academic discourse on structured risk management. From a practical perspective, it offers a solid justification for the adoption of RBS in technology-rich contexts for project managers and risk officers.

  6. Anu Jossy Joy and Sony Kuriakose
    ABSTRACT:

    This study examines the relationship between ESG disclosure intensity and corporate financial performance among Indian listed firms under the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) framework. Using a sample of 82 firms, ESG disclosure scores are constructed from BRSR XBRL filings through a systematic content analysis approach capturing Environmental, Social, and Governance disclosure intensity. Corporate financial performance is measured using market-based indicators derived from Bombay Stock Exchange stock price data for 2024–2025.Ordinary least squares regressions are employed to assess the association between ESG disclosure intensity and one-year stock returns, controlling for firm size. The results do not provide strong statistical evidence of a direct relationship between ESG disclosure intensity and short-term market performance. Although coefficient estimates are generally positive and consistent with theoretical expectations, their statistical significance is limited across model specifications. Disaggregated analyses indicate relatively stronger associations for governance-related disclosures compared to environmental and social disclosures, though these effects are not uniformly significant. Robustness tests using log-transformed stock prices yield qualitatively similar findings.Overall, the findings suggest that ESG disclosure intensity under a mandatory reporting regime is not yet systematically priced by Indian equity markets over short horizons, highlighting the importance of institutional context, measurement choices, and time horizons in evaluating ESG–CFP relationships in emerging markets.

  7. Faisal Ghannam A Alshammari
    ABSTRACT:

    Mega projects have become central instruments of national economic transformation, particularly in rapidly developing economies pursuing state-led development agendas. In Saudi Arabia, the launch of Vision 2030 in 2016 catalyzed an unprecedented portfolio of giga-scale investments including NEOM, the Red Sea Global Project, Qiddiya, and Diriyah Gate collectively representing the most ambitious national development Program in the Kingdom's modern history. Despite their strategic significance, these projects continue to be evaluated primarily through traditional Iron Triangle metrics of time, cost, and scope, while the fundamental question of whether they realize their intended long-term strategic value remains systematically underexplored in academic literature. Value Realization Management (VRM), an evolution of Benefits Realization Management (BRM), offers a governance-embedded approach to ensuring projects deliver the strategic outcomes for which they are funded. It extends evaluation beyond project handover, embedding benefit identification, measurement, and accountability across the full project lifecycle. This study adopts a theoretical research approach a comprehensive critical literature review drawing on peer-reviewed journals, project management standards, academic books, and official Vision 2030 publications. No primary data are collected. The review addresses six themes: the evolution of project success frameworks; the conceptual foundations of VRM; mega project characteristics and effectiveness; the strategic role of Saudi mega projects under Vision 2030; the theoretical relationship between VRM and mega project effectiveness; and identified research gaps. Theoretically, the study synthesizes fragmented literature into an integrated conceptual framework linking VRM principles to mega project effectiveness within the Saudi context. Practically, it provides evidence-informed guidance for policymakers and project governance professionals seeking to embed value accountability in Saudi mega project governance. The paper concludes with a call for empirical research to validate the proposed theoretical propositions.

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