municipality, as one of the most important legal entities in the urban management, can play an effective role in providing local public services and administration of some local public affairs. the role of the municipality in urban management is different rangin from full authority to implementation of small affairs. the place and importance of the municipality is determined by the laws and leg...

WORKSHOP/CONSULTANCY PROPOSAL RATIONALE In the face of globalization, changing economic realities, demographic shifts, and religious pluralization, increasing awareness regarding religion in the workplace is proving to be vital in creating a harmonious professional environment. This field of study and diversity training is attracting growing interest from academics, management scholars, human r...

Drugs have been causing unintended injuries since time immemorial, but it is only in recent times that this phenomenon has attracted greater attention. An unprecedented proliferation of new and novel drugs and a greater legal awareness among the public have been two most important factors responsible for this change. Drug-induced injuries have been dubbed the cost of modern medical therapy. A f...

The growing awareness of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) has the potential to change the public perception and on-field rules of the National Football League (NFL). More than 3,000 ex-NFL players or their relatives are engaged in litigation alleging that the NFL failed to acknowledge and address the neuropsychiatric risks associated with brain injuries that result from playing in the NFL...

Globally, maternal mortality remains a big public health problem. Kenya is one of the African countries with high maternal mortality with current estimates being as high as 488 deaths per 100,000 live births 1 .Although the Kenya government is making efforts to reverse maternal mortality trends, challenges related to a supportive legal environment, access to services and general rights awarenes...

Illicit opioid use continues to be an ever-growing problem in the United States. The rise of synthetic opioids is an emerging threat that is beginning to draw attention over the past few years. Herein, we present an overview of the rise of a synthetic opioid known as U-47700. We describe U-47700's history, legal status, ease of obtainment, consequences of its use, and a proposal to increase the...

The purpose of this study is two-fold: firstly to examine the position of the Chairperson and the Executive Director regarding the awareness of board members of nonprofit organizations of their fiduciary duties, and secondly, to explore the impact of formalized organizational procedures and role definition on promoting awareness of fiduciary duties among board members. Data was collected from 1...

Background Seclusion, putting a patient involuntarily alone in a locked unfurnished room from which she/he cannot freely exit, is a prevailing coercive measure in modern psychiatric practice. In recent years, clinical, ethical, and legal debate has increased awareness of its controversial nature. However, studies focused on the views of the secluded patients themselves are sparse. Objective: To...

The Consumer Protection Act of 2008 has had far-reaching consequences for suppliers of goods and services in South Africa. The implementation of the Act has important implications for all suppliers who enter into 'consumer transactions.' This article aims to stimulate awareness of the legal consequences of the Act arising from day-to-day situations occurring in the pharmacy, and to highlight th...