IOSR-JBM   Volume-28 ~ Issue-8 ~ Aug. 2026

Abstract: The increasing use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and the growing prevalence of bariatric procedures have substantially improved weight-loss outcomes. However, rapid and massive weight reduction may be accompanied by significant changes in body composition and skin quality, including loss of dermal support, reduced elasticity, tissue laxity, ptosis, and body contour disharmony.
Objective: This study aims to present an integrative approach, termed the Body Redux Remodelift Protocol, designed to improve...

Keywords: GLP-1 receptor agonists; rapid weight loss; bariatric surgery; skin laxity; body contouring; extracellular matrix; dermal remodeling; cosmetology; tissue remodeling; aesthetic treatment

[1]. Moradi, A., Kim, J.H., Kim, J.M. Et Al. Clinical Efficacy Of A Flavo-Proxylane Topical Regimen Pre- And Post-Ultrasound Procedure For Subjects Undergoing Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonist Therapy. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 16, 2075–2089 (2026). Https://Doi.Org/10.1007/S13555-026-01699-W
[2]. Giordano, S.; Salval, A.; Di Summa, P.; Oranges, C.M. Evolving Body Contouring Strategies For Patients After Massive Weight Loss: Insights From Bariatric And Pharmacologic Interventions. Surgeries 2025, 6, 42. Https://Doi.Org/10.3390/Surgeries6020042
[3]. Haykal D, Hersant B, Cartier H, Meningaud JP. The Role Of GLP-1 Agonists In Esthetic Medicine: Exploring The Impact Of Semaglutide On Body Contouring And Skin Health. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2025 Feb;24(2):E16716. Doi: 10.1111/Jocd.16716. Epub 2024 Dec 8. PMID: 39645647; PMCID: PMC11845967.
[4]. Wilding JPH, Batterham RL, Calanna S, Et Al. Once-Weekly Semaglutide In Adults With Overweight Or Obesity. N Engl J Med. 2021;384(11):989-1002.
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Abstract: Effective implementation of County Integrated Development Plans (CIDPs) remains a major challenge facing devolved governments in Kenya despite significant public investments in development planning. Resource alignment has increasingly emerged as a critical strategic management practice that determines the successful execution of county development programmes by ensuring that financial, human, technological, and physical resources are adequately allocated to priority projects. However, many county governments continue to experience delayed project implementation, cost overruns, incomplete projects, and poor service delivery attributable to inadequate alignment between strategic priorities and available resources. This study examined the influence of resource.....

Keywords: Resource Alignment, Strategic Alignment, County Integrated Development Plans, County Government, Strategic Management, Devolution

[1]. Agyapong, A., & Boateng, H. (2023). Strategic Resource Management And Implementation Of Public Sector Development Programmes In Sub-Saharan Africa. African Journal Of Public Administration, 15(2), 114–132.
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[4]. Bryson, J. M. (2018). Strategic Planning For Public And Nonprofit Organizations: A Guide To Strengthening And Sustaining Organizational Achievement (5th Ed.). John Wiley & Sons.
[5]. Bryson, J. M., Edwards, L. H., & Van Slyke, D. M. (2023). Getting Strategic About Strategic Planning Research. Public Management Review, 25(1), 1–24. Https://Doi.Org/10.1080/14719037.2021.2008377.

Abstract: Resumo: O estado do Amazonas, localizado na região Norte do Brasil, possui o transporte fluvial como principal meio de movimentação de cargas, sendo frequentemente combinado com os modais terrestre e aéreo. Essa característica evidencia a necessidade de integração entre diferentes modos de transporte em um território extenso, com baixa densidade populacional e infraestrutura limitada. Nesse contexto, a logística de transporte de cargas apresenta-se como um fator limitante ao crescimento econômico regional, devido à ausência de integração eficiente.....

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Abstract: Marketing performance has become a critical indicator of competitiveness for Indonesian Rural Banks (Bank Perkreditan Rakyat/BPR) amid increasing competition, digital transformation, and evolving customer expectations. This study examines the effects of relationship marketing and service quality on marketing performance while investigating the moderating role of team competence. A quantitative explanatory research design was employed using survey data collected from customers of PT BPR Hari Depan, Indonesia. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Relationship marketing was measured through.....

Keywords: Relationship marketing; Service quality; Team competence; Marketing performance; Rural banks

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Abstract: Stakeholder engagement has become an important strategic management practice for improving organizational effectiveness, service delivery, and accountability in public sector organizations. Despite significant investment in railway infrastructure and modernization initiatives, Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) Passenger Service Division continues to experience operational inefficiencies, customer dissatisfaction, and implementation challenges. This study examined the influence of stakeholder engagement on organizational performance within the KRC Passenger Service Division. The study was guided by Stakeholder Theory and adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey research design. The target population comprised employees of the Passenger Service Division, and.....

Keywords: Stakeholder engagement, organizational performance, public transport, Kenya Railways Corporation, passenger services, strategic management.

[1]. Hristov, I., & Appolloni, A. (2022). Stakeholders’ Engagement In Business Strategy As A Key Driver Of Organizational Performance. Business Strategy And The Environment, 31(4), 1488–1503. Https://Doi.Org/10.1002/Bse.2965
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[5]. Omondi, P., Were, J., & Munyao, L. (2024). Stakeholder Engagement And Organizational Performance In Kenyan Public Transport Organizations. African Journal Of Public Administration And Management, 10(2), 54–69

Abstract: The increasing globalization of business has intensified the need for multinational corporations (MNCs) to adopt strategic approaches that minimize uncertainty during foreign market entry. Among these approaches, strategic alliances have emerged as an effective mechanism for mitigating operational, financial, institutional, and market risks associated with international expansion. Despite the strategic importance of Mombasa County as Kenya's principal commercial.....

Keywords: Risk Mitigation, Strategic Alliances, Market Entry Success, Multinational Corporations, Transaction Cost Economics, Mombasa County.

[1]. Barney, J. B. (1991). Firm Resources And Sustained Competitive Advantage. Journal Of Management, 17(1), 99–120. Https://Doi.Org/10.1177/014920639101700108
[2]. Barney, J. B., & Hesterly, W. S. (2021). Strategic Management And Competitive Advantage: Concepts And Cases (7th Ed.). Pearson.
[3]. Bryson, J. M. (2018). Strategic Planning For Public And Nonprofit Organizations (5th Ed.). John Wiley & Sons.
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Abstract: Indian Railways, one of the world's largest public sector employers, has modernized its recruitment process through the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) by adopting technology-driven and merit-based practices. The present study examines the recruitment procedures and recent recruitment trends in Indian Railways using secondary data. The study adopts a descriptive research design and is based entirely on secondary data collected from Ministry of Railways Annual Reports, Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) notifications, Railway Recruitment Control Board (RRCB) publications....

Keywords: Human Resource Management, Indian Railways, Railway Recruitment Boards, Recruitment, Computer-Based Test, Digital Recruitment, Public Sector

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Abstract: Public universities in Uganda continue to face operational inefficiencies associated with delayed government funding, inadequate infrastructure, staffing shortages, and declining academic quality. Although financing reforms were introduced to improve efficiency and accountability in higher education institutions, delayed government....

Keywords: Funding Policy Implementation level, Operational Performance, Public University

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Abstract: In the digital economy era, Batik MSMEs increasingly rely on social media to construct product value, customer trust, and cultural legitimacy. This study tries to examine the role of persuasive linguistic strategies in shaping behavioral accounting practices within the digital marketing activities of Batik Garutan MSMEs. However, behavioral accounting.......

Keywords: Batik Garutan MSMEs, behavioral accounting, digital marketing discourse, hypnosis language, linguistic strategies

[1]. Agyei, A., Baah, G., Anowuo, I., Yeboah, E. O., & Peprah, W. K. (2025). Policy Strategies For Balancing Digital Financial Inclusion With Environmental Sustainability And Economic Growth: Lessons For Sustainable Development In Sub-Saharan African Economies. Sustainable Futures, 10, 101503. Https://Doi.Org/10.1016/J.Sftr.2025.101503
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Abstract: Résumé Ce papier traite de l’efficacité des petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) de sous-traitance dans la ville-province de Kinshasa. L’objectif poursuivi était de vérifier si les PME de sous-traitance de la ville de Kinshasa sont efficaces, étant donné le recours de plus en plus à la pratique de sous-traitance de la main-d’oeuvre par des entreprises dans cette ville. En se basant sur certains aspects pour l’analyse, au terme d’une enquête menée sur 84 individus.....

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Abstract: Employee onboarding is a critical process that influences new employees' integration, engagement, and organizational commitment. This study examines the impact of four workplace factors—communication, role clarity, support, and trust—on employee onboarding. A quantitative research design was adopted, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Multiple regression analysis was employed to assess the relationships between the......

Keywords: Employee onboarding, communication, role clarity, support, trust, workplace factors, regression analysis.

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