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Article: Benedict XVI's 'motu proprio'--what is its scope?

Fr Francis G Morrisey

2013 Volume 94, Issue 3, Page(s) 82–83

MeSH term(s)	Catholicism ; Constitution and Bylaws ; Hospitals, Religious/ethics ; Uncompensated Care ; United States
Language	English
Publishing date	2013-05
Publishing country	United States
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	605925-9
ISSN	0882-1577 ; 0018-5817
ISSN	0882-1577 ; 0018-5817
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Article ; Online: Brexpiprazole Attenuates Aggression, Suicidality and Substance Use in Borderline Personality Disorder: A Case Series.

Francis, Benedict / Ganasan, Vijay A/L / Sulaiman, Abdul Rasyid Bin

Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)

2024 Volume 60, Issue 2

Abstract: ... ...

Abstract	Background
MeSH term(s)	Humans ; Female ; Adult ; Young Adult ; Suicidal Ideation ; Aggression/psychology ; Suicide ; Borderline Personality Disorder/complications ; Borderline Personality Disorder/drug therapy ; Substance-Related Disorders/complications ; Substance-Related Disorders/psychology ; Thiophenes ; Quinolones
Chemical Substances	brexpiprazole (2J3YBM1K8C) ; Thiophenes ; Quinolones
Language	English
Publishing date	2024-02-07
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Case Reports
ZDB-ID	2188113-3
ISSN	1648-9144 ; 1010-660X
ISSN (online)	1648-9144
ISSN	1010-660X
DOI	10.3390/medicina60020283
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Article ; Online: Viscoelastic modelling and analysis of two-dimensional woven CNT-based multiscale fibre reinforced composite material system.

Swain, Ashirbad / Palani, Vignesh / Francis, Sigil / Thomas, Benedict / Roy, Tarapada

Discover nano

2024 Volume 19, Issue 1, Page(s) 74

Abstract: Carbon nanotube (CNT) has fostered research as a promising nanomaterial for a variety of applications due to its exceptional mechanical, optical, and electrical characteristics. The present article proposes a novel and comprehensive micromechanical ... ...

Abstract	Carbon nanotube (CNT) has fostered research as a promising nanomaterial for a variety of applications due to its exceptional mechanical, optical, and electrical characteristics. The present article proposes a novel and comprehensive micromechanical framework to assess the viscoelastic properties of a multiscale CNT-reinforced two-dimensional (2D) woven hybrid composite. It also focuses on demonstrating the utilisation of the proposed micromechanics in the dynamic analysis of shell structure. First, the detailed constructional attributes of the proposed trans-scale composite material system are described in detail. Then, according to the nature of the constructional feature, mathematical modelling of each constituent phase or building block's material properties is established to evaluate the homogenised viscoelastic properties of the proposed composite material system. To highlight the novelty of this study, the viscoelastic characteristics of the modified matrix are developed using the micromechanics method of Mori-Tanaka (MT) in combination with the weak viscoelastic interphase (WI) theory. In the entire micromechanical framework, the CNTs are considered to be randomly oriented. The strength of the material (SOM) approach is used to establish mathematical frameworks for the viscoelastic characteristics of yarns, whereas the unit cell method (UCM) is used to determine the viscoelastic properties of the representative unit cell (RUC). Different numerical results have been obtained by varying the CNT composition, interface conditions, agglomeration, carbon fibre volume percentage, excitation frequency, and temperature. The influences of geometrical parameters like yarn thickness, width, and the gap length to yarn width ratio on the viscoelasticity of such composite material systems are also explored. The current study also addresses the issue of resultant anisotropic viscoelastic properties due to the use of dissimilar yarn thickness. The results of this micromechanical analysis provide valuable insights into the viscoelastic properties of the proposed composite material system and suggest its potential applications in vibration damping. To demonstrate the application of developed novel micromechanics in vibration analysis, as one of the main contributions, comprehensive numerical experiments are conducted on a shell panel. The results show a significant reduction in vibration amplitudes compared to traditional composite materials in the frequency response and transient response analyses. To focus on the aspect of micromechanical behaviour on dynamic response and for the purpose of brevity, only linear strain displacement relationships are considered for dynamic analysis. These insights could inform future research and development in the field of composite materials.
Language	English
Publishing date	2024-04-30
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article
ISSN	2731-9229
ISSN (online)	2731-9229
DOI	10.1186/s11671-024-04009-5
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Book: Calendar of papal letters to Scotland of Benedict XIII of Avignon, 1394 - 1419

Benedictus / McGurk, Francis

(Scottish History Society ; 4. Ser., 13)

1976

Author's details	ed. by Francis McGurk
Series title	Scottish History Society ; 4. Ser., 13
Language	English
Size	XXXV, 456, 6 S
Publisher	Scottish History Society
Publishing place	Edinburgh
Document type	Book
ISBN	0950026093 ; 9780950026091
Database	Library catalogue of the German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB), Hannover

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Article: Unlocking Africa's potential: The transformative power of foreign direct investment for sustainable development.

Arthur, Benedict / Saha, Mallika / Sarpong, Francis Atta / Dutta, Kumar Debasis

Heliyon

2024 Volume 10, Issue 5, Page(s) e26507

Abstract: In the context of developing economies, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has long been acknowledged for its potential to stimulate economic growth. However, with the evolving understanding of development encompassing not only economic prosperity but also ... ...

Abstract	In the context of developing economies, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has long been acknowledged for its potential to stimulate economic growth. However, with the evolving understanding of development encompassing not only economic prosperity but also environmental and social well-being, the impact of FDI on sustainable development has become a subject of increasing importance and complexity. To shed light on this multifaceted relationship, our study empirically investigates the causal link between FDI and sustainable development in a panel of 48 African economies spanning the period from 1990 to 2020. We employ a robust measure of sustainable development, Adjusted Net Savings (ANS), as well as an innovative Sustainable Economic Growth (SEG) index that encompasses the three core pillars of sustainable development. FDI is measured both as FDI net inflow as a percentage of GDP and as the stock of FDI as a proportion of GDP for robustness testing. Our analytical approach utilizes the GMM-PVAR model. Our findings reveal a noteworthy unidirectional negative causality running from foreign direct investment to sustainable development across African economies. Intriguingly, the magnitude of this adverse impact is more pronounced in low-income nations, while a favorable causal effect of FDI on sustainable development is observed in high-income countries within the region. Importantly, these results hold true across various measures of sustainable development and different metrics of foreign direct investment. As a result, our study offers valuable insights for policymakers in Africa and beyond. Recognizing the nuanced impact of FDI on sustainable development, we propose tailored policy recommendations that take into account the income level of countries to maximize the benefits of foreign investment while mitigating potential adverse effects. Moreover, we advocate for ongoing research and policy innovation to further align FDI with the broader goals of sustainable development on the African continent.
Language	English
Publishing date	2024-02-28
Publishing country	England
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2835763-2
ISSN	2405-8440
ISSN	2405-8440
DOI	10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26507
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Article ; Online: Saving or Seizing the City

Firoz Khan / Benedict Francis Higgins / Willan Adonis

Sustainability, Vol 14, Iss 1376, p

Discursive Formations in Cape Town, South Africa

2022 Volume 1376

Abstract: Neoliberalism’ is the dominant theme pervading numerous studies of post-apartheid urban development in Cape Town. This often renders invisible the many nuances and complexities embedded within its transitions. Via critically examining the assumption of ... ...

Abstract	‘Neoliberalism’ is the dominant theme pervading numerous studies of post-apartheid urban development in Cape Town. This often renders invisible the many nuances and complexities embedded within its transitions. Via critically examining the assumption of the neoliberal usurpation of urban governance in Cape Town’s policy formation, this paper highlights critical historical contingencies from 1994; contingencies framing a discursive formation as less the choreographies of global capitalism and more the committed and sincere mobilisation of a local, grassroots movement to ‘save’ the city from urban decline. Largely unacknowledged in the literature, its exploration is crucial to transiting from a putative and omnipotent neoliberalism as a bottomless well of explanation to admitting and appreciating subjective agency in the origins, evolution and trajectory of the city’s urban development. This, in turn, furnishes insights about the metamorphosis and mutation of the original—ostensibly sincere—discursive formation into the particularly powerful and potent form of market-led urban regeneration sponsored in Cape Town today.
Keywords	urban regeneration ; neoliberalism ; public-private partnerships ; agency ; engaged pluralism ; Environmental effects of industries and plants ; TD194-195 ; Renewable energy sources ; TJ807-830 ; Environmental sciences ; GE1-350
Subject code	710
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-01-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	MDPI AG
Document type	Article ; Online
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Article: Coping Strategies and Mental Disorders among the LGBT+ Community in Malaysia.

Juhari, Johan Ariff / Gill, Jesjeet Singh / Francis, Benedict

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

2022 Volume 10, Issue 10

Abstract: The LGBT+ community in Malaysia is vulnerable to mental disorders due to the pressures of being in a conservative heteronormative culture. This study aimed to study the association between coping strategies as well as the sociodemographic factors of LGBT+ ...

Abstract	The LGBT+ community in Malaysia is vulnerable to mental disorders due to the pressures of being in a conservative heteronormative culture. This study aimed to study the association between coping strategies as well as the sociodemographic factors of LGBT+ individuals with mental disorders and quantify the occurrence of mental disorders among them. This study used a cross-sectional design. The self-rated Brief Coping Orientation to Problem Experienced Inventory (Brief COPE) and the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) were used to this end. A total of 152 participants were recruited. Among the participants, 67.8% used mainly problem-focused coping strategies, 29.6% employed emotion-based coping, and 6.6% used avoidance coping. The prevalence of mental disorders in general and major depressive disorder was much higher than in the general Malaysian population (80.3% and 40.1%, respectively). The only sociodemographic factor that was significantly associated with mental disorders was bisexuality. Problem-focused coping is associated with fewer mental disorders, and emotion-based coping is associated with a higher prevalence of mental disorders. More studies need to be conducted to better understand and better manage the mental disorders of the Malaysian LGBT+ community.
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-09-27
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2721009-1
ISSN	2227-9032
ISSN	2227-9032
DOI	10.3390/healthcare10101885
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Article ; Online: Coping Strategies and Mental Disorders among the LGBT+ Community in Malaysia

Johan Ariff Juhari / Jesjeet Singh Gill / Benedict Francis

Healthcare, Vol 10, Iss 10, p

2022 Volume 1885

Abstract	The LGBT+ community in Malaysia is vulnerable to mental disorders due to the pressures of being in a conservative heteronormative culture. This study aimed to study the association between coping strategies as well as the sociodemographic factors of LGBT+ individuals with mental disorders and quantify the occurrence of mental disorders among them. This study used a cross-sectional design. The self-rated Brief Coping Orientation to Problem Experienced Inventory (Brief COPE) and the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) were used to this end. A total of 152 participants were recruited. Among the participants, 67.8% used mainly problem-focused coping strategies, 29.6% employed emotion-based coping, and 6.6% used avoidance coping. The prevalence of mental disorders in general and major depressive disorder was much higher than in the general Malaysian population (80.3% and 40.1%, respectively). The only sociodemographic factor that was significantly associated with mental disorders was bisexuality. Problem-focused coping is associated with fewer mental disorders, and emotion-based coping is associated with a higher prevalence of mental disorders. More studies need to be conducted to better understand and better manage the mental disorders of the Malaysian LGBT+ community.
Keywords	mental disorders ; LGBT ; Malaysia ; coping ; Medicine ; R
Subject code	150
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-09-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	MDPI AG
Document type	Article ; Online
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Article ; Online: Establishing associated risk factors, including fungal and parasitic infections among Malaysians living with schizophrenia.

Franklin, Freddy / Rajamanikam, Arutchelvan / Phang, Wei Kit / Raju, Chandramathi Samudi / Gill, Jesjeet Singh / Francis, Benedict / Sy-Cherng Woon, Luke / Govind, Suresh Kumar

Scientific reports

2024 Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) 385

Abstract: The aetiology of schizophrenia is multifactorial, and the identification of its risk factors are scarce and highly variable. A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the risk factors associated with schizophrenia among Malaysian sub- ... ...

Abstract	The aetiology of schizophrenia is multifactorial, and the identification of its risk factors are scarce and highly variable. A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the risk factors associated with schizophrenia among Malaysian sub-population. A total of 120 individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia (SZ) and 180 non-schizophrenic (NS) individuals participated in a questionnaire-based survey. Data of complete questionnaire responses obtained from 91 SZ and 120 NS participants were used in statistical analyses. Stool samples were obtained from the participants and screened for gut parasites and fungi using conventional polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The median age were 46 years (interquartile range (IQR) 37 to 60 years) and 35 years (IQR 24 to 47.75 years) for SZ and NS respectively. Multivariable binary logistic regression showed that the factors associated with increased risk of SZ were age, sex, unemployment, presence of other chronic ailment, smoking, and high dairy consumption per week. These factors, except sex, were positively associated with the severity of SZ. Breastfed at infancy as well as vitamin and supplement consumption showed a protective effect against SZ. After data clean-up, fungal or parasitic infections were found in 98% (39/42). of SZ participants and 6.1% (3/49) of NS participants. Our findings identified non-modifiable risk factors (age and sex) and modifiable lifestyle-related risk factors (unemployment, presence of other chronic ailment, smoking, and high dairy consumption per week) associated with SZ and implicate the need for medical attention in preventing fungal and parasitic infections in SZ.
MeSH term(s)	Adult ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Parasitic Diseases/complications ; Parasitic Diseases/epidemiology ; Risk Factors ; Schizophrenia/diagnosis ; Schizophrenia/epidemiology ; Mycoses/complications ; Mycoses/epidemiology
Language	English
Publishing date	2024-01-03
Publishing country	England
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2615211-3
ISSN	2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
ISSN (online)	2045-2322
ISSN	2045-2322
DOI	10.1038/s41598-023-50299-7
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Article ; Online: Mathematical modelling of the epidemiology of COVID-19 infection in Ghana

Benedict Barnes / Joseph Ackora-Prah / Francis Ohene Boateng / Leticia Amanor

Scientific African, Vol 15, Iss , Pp e01070- (2022)

2022

Abstract: In this paper, Covid-19 patients with self-immunity is incorporated in the Susceptible-Exposed-Infected-Quarantined-Recovered (SEIQR) model is applied to describe the epidemiology of Covid-19 infection in Ghana. Based on data on the epidemiology of the ... ...

Abstract	In this paper, Covid-19 patients with self-immunity is incorporated in the Susceptible-Exposed-Infected-Quarantined-Recovered (SEIQR) model is applied to describe the epidemiology of Covid-19 infection in Ghana. Based on data on the epidemiology of the Covid-19 infection in Ghana, we observed that, on an average, three persons contract the Covid-19 infection from an infected person daily based using the basic reproductive number (Ro) derived from the SEIQR model. In addition, the threshold condition for the long term stability of the Covid-19 infection in Ghana is derived from this model. Based on the Dulac criterion, it was observed that for a long period of time the epidemiology of Covid-19 in Ghana will be under control. Again, we observed that both the transmission rate natural death rate of a person in the various classes mostly influence the spread of Covid-19 infection followed by the exposed rate from exposure class to the infected class, then the rate at which an infected person is quarantined and finally, the rate at an exposed person is quarantined. On the other hand, the rate at which an exposed person recovers from his/her have least influence on the spread of Covid-19 infection in the country. Nevertheless, the rates of birth, transmission of Covid-19 infection to a susceptible person, exposure to Covid-19 infection and Covid-19 patient who is quarantined by the facilities provided by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) are in direct relationship with Ro. However, the rates at which a quarantiner dies from a Covid-19 infection, an infected person dies from a Covid-19 infection, natural death from each class and the recoveries from an infected class, exposed class and quarantined class are in relationship with Ro.
Keywords	46B39 ; 44B56 ; Science ; Q
Subject code	570
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-03-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Elsevier
Document type	Article ; Online
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