Indonesia's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been growing steadily, but the financing they receive from Sharia banks hasn't kept pace. This study aims to figure out why. It turns out that banks' strategies for collecting funds from third parties have a lot to do with it. Sharia ban
Between 2021 and 2022, Cameroon faced unique challenges in getting people vaccinated against COVID-19. With some of the lowest vaccination rates globally, it's crucial to understand what factors influenced people's decisions to get the vaccine. One significant factor was trust. Many Cameroonians we
A recent small-scale clinical trial showed that Atractylodes lancea (AL) could help slow down tumor growth and reduce death rates in people with advanced liver cancer. This study looked into figuring out the best dose of AL to use in future trials. The original trial found that doses between 1, 000
The Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik, might see a change in their prison sentences. A recent petition has surfaced, claiming new evidence that could lead to new sentences for the brothers. This petition includes a statement from a former member of the group Menudo, Roy Rosselló, who alleges that he
Are you tired of the usual way of looking at continuous-time finance? It's time to think outside the box with a new approach called causal functional calculus. Unlike traditional methods, this one doesn't rely on probabilities or integration theories. Instead, it focuses on a concept called self-fin
Have you ever wondered why it's so tough for new doctors to master ultrasound skills? Traditional training methods aren't always exciting, and it's a real challenge to get newbies up to speed. So, let's talk about a novel teaching method known as the step-by-step (SBS) approach. This method breaks d
Nathan Hochman, the newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney, might push for a delay in the resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez. The brothers were convicted of murdering their parents nearly three decades ago. Hochman wants to review the case thoroughly before making any decisions. This
In today's fast-paced world, many of us look to ancient wisdom for guidance on health and well-being. The Quran, a sacred text for Muslims, offers unique insights into maintaining and improving health. Unlike modern health guides, the Quran takes a holistic approach, focusing on both physical and sp
Ever thought about how groups can chip in to improve healthcare? Scientists have dug into 110 studies to find out just that. It turns out, crowds are making a real splash in three key areas: encouraging healthy habits, conducting research, and maintaining wellness. All this is happening through thre
Alexa PenaVega has opened up about the challenges married couples face when competing on "Dancing With the Stars. " While it might look like fun and games, it can actually put a strain on relationships. The actress, who competed on the show with her husband Carlos back in 2015, says the show's envir
