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Microbial Spectrum and Antimicrobial Resistance in Burn Wound Infectio...
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Hoque MM*, Uddin MN & Kausar S...
MBBS, MCPS, DCP, FCPS (Microbiology), Adviser Specialist in Pathology, AFIP, Dhaka Cantonment
1-6
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20130181

Background: Burn wound infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly following mass casualty events where healthcare systems are rapidly overwhelmed. On 21 July 2025, an aviation disaster in Dhaka, Bangladesh resulted in a sudden influx of patients with severe burn injuries, creating significant challenges for infection control and antimicrobial management. Objective: This study aimed to characterize the microbiological profile and antimicrobial resistance patterns of burn wound infections among victims of a mass casualty aviation disaster in Bangladesh. Methods: This observational, cross-sectional study was conducted at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery and the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka, from 22 July to 22 August 2025. A total of 40 burn wound samples from hospitalized patients with clinically suspected infections were analyzed. Microbial isolation and identification were performed using standard culture techniques. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was carried out using the Kirby–Bauer disk diffusion method and the VITEK® 2 automated system, with interpretation according to CLSI M100 guidelines (2024). Results: A total of 46 microbial isolates were recovered. Gram-negative bacteria predominated (78.3%), followed by Gram-positive bacteria (17.4%) and fungi (4.3%). Pseudomonas spp. were the most common pathogens (47.8%), followed by Staphylococcus aureus (17.4%), Klebsiella spp. (13.0%), and Acinetobacter spp. (8.7%). High resistance to fluoroquinolones and carbapenems was observed among Gram-negative isolates. Pseudomonas spp. showed preserved susceptibility to piperacillin–tazobactam (81.8%) and colistin (100%). Fifty percent of S. aureus isolates were methicillin-resistant, while all remained susceptible to vancomycin and linezolid. Conclusion: Burn wound infections following this mass casualty aviation disaster were predominantly caused by multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria, particularly Pseudomonas spp. The findings underscore the need for early microbiological surveillance, rational antimicrobial use, and strengthened infection prevention strategies to improve outcomes in disaster-related burn care.
EFFECT OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ON ACCOUNTING AND PRICE PERFORMANCE:...
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Fred-Horsfall, Fred Vincent*
Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management sciences, University of Port Harcourt
60-72
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20117643

The goal of the study was to determine the relationship between executive compensation and performance of financial institutions in Nigeria between 2013 and 2024. Purposive sampling method was adopted to gather data for the study. The study proxied executive compensation as chairman pay and executive directors‟ pay. Hausman test was adopted for selection of model and Multiple Regression was used to determine nature of relationship. Post estimation tests were carried out including test of stability for Regression. The study found significant positive relation between Chairman‟s pay and all performance variables ROCE, Net profit margin, market price and Tobin Q. Study also found insignificant relationship of directors pay with ROCE and Net profit margin and a significant relation of Directors pay on Tobin and Market price implying that reverse causality among directors pay on accounting and market performance. Board independence exerted significant moderating role while firm size contributed to improved Chief executive pay. Bigger firms are likely to use increase Chief Executive pay which in turn improves performance, The implication of finding is that theoretically the chairman is a good steward acting in the interest of the firm utilizing skills and knowledge to drive performance while additional pay helps to align executive functions with corporate goal mitigating agency conflicts and increasing performance thus aligning theoretically with agency, stewardship, Resource dependency and knowledge-based theories. The study also simultaneously rejects tournament and managerial power theory. The study recommends Increased regulatory monitoring and corporate governance oversight to prevent use of Executive pay in asset expropriation.
OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF...
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Fred-Horsfall, Fred-Vincent*
Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management sciences, University of Port Harcourt
33-47
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20115629

The goal of the study is to determine the nature of relationship between Ownership Structure and performance using financial statements of listed manufacturing firms in Nigeria between 2013 and 2024. Ownership structure was measured using ownership concentration and directors‟ shareholding. Purposive sampling method was adopted based on market capitalization, total assets and availability of financial statements. Hausman test was used for selection of model and Multiple Regression was used to determine nature of relationship. Post estimation tests were carried out including test of stability for Regression. Directors‟ shareholding had insignificant relationships with all the variables of study. Ownership concentration had negative significant relationship with market performance measures and positive significant relationship with accounting measures. Board independence exerted significant moderating role. It us recommended that regulators should set a ceiling for share acquisition by individuals and companies to prevent asset expropriation. Increased corporate governance oversight by regulators and policy makers in the firm should devise a strategy to cushion the trade-off effects exhibited by ownership concentration on accounting and market performance to enhance wealth maximization goal of the firms.
SECURITY MANAGEMENT ACROSS MULTI-CAMPUS PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES: PROFESSI...
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Kingsley Kumi Yeboah*, Ivy Mar...
Presbyterian University, Ghana. P. O. Box 59. Abetifi Kwahu
14-19
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20047805

Security management in multi-campus private universities presents unique challenges due to decentralised operations, campus diversification, and the need to balance safety with academic freedom. This paper explores professionalism, policy gaps, and governance implications in security management at Presbyterian University, Ghana (PUG), a multi-campus private institution. Using a qualitative case study design, data were collected through document analysis, semi-structured interviews with campus security staff and administrators, and literature review. Findings reveal significant gaps in formal security policies, inconsistent professional practices, and governance ambiguities across campuses, which undermine security operations and risk management effectiveness. The study recommends standardised security policies, professional training systems, integrated governance structures, and stakeholder engagement mechanisms. These findings have practical implications for administrators, policymakers, and security practitioners in Ghanaian private higher education and similar contexts.
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