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7 articles for “Collateral”
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Crypto Lending and Hedge Fund Platform (Liquifi)
Abstract: Obtaining loans from traditional financial institutions can be a challenging and time-consuming process that often requires significant collateral. For cryptocurrency holders, liquidating their holdings can be even more difficult due to taxes, transaction fees, and potential losses in invested capital. To address these challenges, we have developed Liquifi, a decentralized peer-to-peer lending platform that utilizes Ethereum's smart contract technology to facilitate secure and cost-effective borrowing and lending. Lenders on Liquifi …
Published in Journal of Computer Technology & Applications · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 31–40 Read article
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Prospects and Growth Opportunities of Female-Owned Rural Farm Businesses in Plateau State, Nigeria
Abstract: The potential and growth chances of female-owned rural agricultural companies in Nigeria's Plateau State were investigated in this study. The objectives were to assess the prospects and opportunities available to female-owned rural farm businesses and to determine their effect on business growth and development across the state. The study covered female farm business owners engaged in crop production, livestock farming, mixed farming, and agro- processing across all 17 Local Government …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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A Technical Survey on Nanotechnology in Nanorobots
Abstract: Nanotechnology, the manipulation of matter at the atomic and molecular scale, has given rise to a revolutionary frontier: nanorobots – microscopic machines capable of interacting with biological systems and environments with unprecedented precision. This study explores the design, functionality, and application of nanorobots in medicine, environmental remediation, and materials science. By integrating principles from materials engineering, biotechnology, and robotics, nanorobots are engineered to perform tasks such as targeted drug delivery, …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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The Impact of Capital Availability on the Performance of Small-scale Enterprises: A Case Study of Selected Small-scale Business Enterprises in Ondo State, Nigeria
Abstract: Small scale enterprise is a form of business organisation whereby one person secures, organises and controls the factors of production and bears the risks of the business. The line of trade, machinery required, building, land, location would determine the initial capital outlay. The focus of the study is on the impact of capital availability on the level of profit generated, expansion of business enterprises as well as the volume of …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 45–50 Read article
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A Case Study on Performance of Financial Institution in Funding SMEs and Challenges Ahead in India for SMEs
Abstract: Small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) have long been recognized as one of the corner stones of a country’s development. It is thus, important to understand what contributes to their success as well as the difficulties they face. Surveys have shown that the lack of available financing from financial institutions is one of the biggest problems facing small businesses today. In this paper, we try to identify the aspects of obtaining …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 64–70 Read article
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Moyamoya Disease: A Cerebral Disorder of Children
Abstract: Moyamoya disease is an increasingly recognized arteriopathy associated with cerebral ischemia and has been associated with approximately 6% of childhood strokes. It is characterized by chronic progressive stenosis at the apices of the intracranial internal carotid arteries (ICA), including the proximal anterior cerebral arteries and middle cerebral arteries. Occurring in tandem with reduction in flow in the major vessels of the anterior circulation of the brain, there is compensatory development …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 58–63 Read article
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Acute Ischemic Stroke: Diagnosis and Management Approach
Abstract: Stroke is the next chief reason of death worldwide and the foremost reason of debility, with a growing occurrence in emerging countries. Ischemic stroke produced by arterial obstruction is accountable for the majority of strokes. Management focuses on fast reperfusion with endovascular thrombectomy and intravenous thrombolysis, which together decreases debility but are time grave. The important primary stage in stroke maintenance is initial identification of patients with stroke and triage …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 25–46 Read article