MICS

Nine out of 10 kids are not developmentally on track in literacy and numeracy – study of 8 African countries

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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This may explain why the region has the lowest proportion of children who are developmentally on track when it comes to literacy and numeracy.

Key Points: 
  • This may explain why the region has the lowest proportion of children who are developmentally on track when it comes to literacy and numeracy.
  • Recently, I set out with a colleague to assess how children in eight west African and central African countries were faring in this regard.
  • Only about one in every 10 children (11.9%) in our sample were developmentally on track in literacy and numeracy.
  • For all three activities, children who were developmentally on track were more likely than other children to have interacted with a caregiver.

The data

  • The data was collected between 2017 and 2021 by the Multiple International Cluster Surveys (MICS).
  • This global programme collects nationally representative data on maternal and child health using household surveys.


identify or name at least 10 letters of the alphabet
read at least four simple, popular words in any language
know the name and recognise the symbol of all numbers from 1 to 10.

  • That makes it especially important to study in a sub-region where an estimated 89% cannot read and understand a simple text by the time they are 10 years old.
  • The major takeaway from our study is that cognitively stimulating activities with caregivers matter.

What should be done

  • Caregivers must be taught how important it is to regularly engage young children in these activities.
  • Read more:
    How playing the 'School Game' helps kids on their journey to literacy

    This is particularly important for caregivers without formal education.


Pearl S. Kyei does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

iHeartMedia Celebrates International Women’s Day with “Women Take the Mic” on March 8

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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“At iHeart we speak to 9 out of 10 Americans monthly in communities across the nation through our broadcast radio and podcast networks,” said Gayle Troberman, Chief Marketing Officer for iHeartMedia. “Today on International Women’s Day women take the mic -- highlighting the women who elevate this entire medium and connect with listeners everywhere, delivering powerful content, music, news and entertainment in authentic and inspiring ways.”

Key Points: 
  • In honor of International Women's Day on March 8, iHeartMedia today announced the fourth annual celebration of women who make music, influence change, and create a culture with “Women Take the Mic” on March 8, 2024.
  • Women Taking the Mics On-Air: Women will lead the conversation all day across every iHeartRadio music station nationwide on March 8, 2024.
  • “At iHeart we speak to 9 out of 10 Americans monthly in communities across the nation through our broadcast radio and podcast networks,” said Gayle Troberman, Chief Marketing Officer for iHeartMedia.
  • Proud partners of this year's special include Conair® Girlbomb®, M&M’S® and women-first dating app, Bumble.

All Entertainment Media Group's Rising Rap Star 5ive Mics Teams Up with Super Producer Scram Jones for Highly Anticipated Single "The New - Vutton Don" Ahead of NY Fashion Week

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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This strategic partnership is poised to captivate global audiences, just in time for the excitement of NY Fashion Week.

Key Points: 
  • This strategic partnership is poised to captivate global audiences, just in time for the excitement of NY Fashion Week.
  • Super producer Scram Jones, celebrated for his keen musical instincts, recognized the potential of "The New - Vutton Don" to reverberate with audiences on a global scale.
  • The collaboration brings together the unparalleled talents of 5ive Mics and Scram Jones, promising a track that transcends genres and appeals to diverse music enthusiasts.
  • 5ive Mics and Scram Jones together are a powerhouse, and 'The New - Vutton Don' is set to make waves in the music industry."

New York Rap Star 5ive Mics gifts Jim Jones Capo a custom pair of Stephon Marbury's Latest Xavier3 brand sneakers

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 5ive Mics, the eminent rap artist, has bestowed a personalized touch on the music and fashion scene by presenting Jim Jones Capo with a custom pair of Stephon Marbury's Latest Xavier3 brand sneakers.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 5ive Mics, the eminent rap artist, has bestowed a personalized touch on the music and fashion scene by presenting Jim Jones Capo with a custom pair of Stephon Marbury's Latest Xavier3 brand sneakers.
  • 5ive Mics and All Entertainment Media Group are laser-focused on securing a substantial global market share for Xavier3 Brands' highly anticipated urban wear lineup.
  • "Xavier3 Brands epitomizes a fusion of style and innovation that resonates with the essence of my music," declares 5ive Mics, underscoring his enduring friendship with NBA icon and fellow Coney Island native Stephon Marbury.
  • As the anticipation builds, 5ive Mics gears up to release his highly awaited album, "The Drop is In," in May 2024.

Ault Alliance Subsidiary Files Lawsuit Against Singing Machine CEO Gary Atkinson and Other Directors Who Approved Highly Dilutive Related Party Stock Sale

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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Ault Lending alleges that the director defendants violated their fiduciary duties of care and loyalty in approving the transaction at an inadequate price following a deeply flawed process led by Singing Machine CEO Gary Atkinson, resulting in two directors, Jay B. Foreman and Mathieu Peloquin, through affiliates, holding a collective 43.2% ownership stake in MICS.

Key Points: 
  • Ault Lending alleges that the director defendants violated their fiduciary duties of care and loyalty in approving the transaction at an inadequate price following a deeply flawed process led by Singing Machine CEO Gary Atkinson, resulting in two directors, Jay B. Foreman and Mathieu Peloquin, through affiliates, holding a collective 43.2% ownership stake in MICS.
  • Milton “Todd” Ault, III, founder and Executive Chairman of Ault Alliance and Executive Chairman of the Singing Machine, stated, “It is extremely unfortunate that Singing Machine’s CEO and the other directors supporting him decided to approve this outrageous transaction giving them de facto control over the Singing Machine.
  • We tried to work constructively with other board members to address issues at Singing Machine, and only filed this lawsuit after it became clear that we do not have good faith partners.
  • For more information on Ault Alliance and its subsidiaries, Ault Alliance recommends that stockholders, investors, and any other interested parties read Ault Alliance’s public filings and press releases available under the Investor Relations section at www.Ault.com or at www.sec.gov.

Pulse Biosciences Appoints Dr. Niv Ad as Chief Science Officer, Cardiac Surgery

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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as Chief Science Officer, Cardiac Surgery.

Key Points: 
  • as Chief Science Officer, Cardiac Surgery.
  • “After working with the Pulse Biosciences’ team and participating in preclinical studies using the nsPFA clamp for cardiac ablation, it was immediately clear to me that nsPFA has the potential to not only replace all other energy modalities in cardiac ablation, including radiofrequency and cryo, but due to the speed, safety, and ablation performance of the system, it has the potential to significantly expand the number of patients we treat in cardiac surgery,” said Dr. Niv Ad, Chief Science Officer, Cardiac Surgery.
  • Ad is a leading authority in surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation, minimally invasive heart surgery and other advanced heart surgery techniques and transcatheter therapies.
  • Ad join the Pulse Biosciences team.

Avant Technologies, Inc. Appoints Danny Rittman as Chief Information Security Officer

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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Dr. Rittman will implement an information security culture within Avant and develop and facilitate annual information security training at the corporate level.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Rittman will implement an information security culture within Avant and develop and facilitate annual information security training at the corporate level.
  • As the Company advances its products and technological footprint in the AI sector, he will lead Avant’s information security and technology risk management.
  • Prior to his instrumental role at Alpha EDA, Dr. Rittman was the Director of Information Security at Micrologic Design Automation.
  • He provided guidance and training to information owners, and Dr. Rittman designed and implemented programs for user awareness, compliance monitoring, and security compliance.

Spexis announces the publication of promising results for a novel class of macrocyclic, peptidomimetic antibiotics in Science Advances

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Saturday, June 10, 2023
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The manuscript, titled “Peptidomimetic Antibiotics Disrupt the Lipopolysaccharide Transport Bridge of Drug-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae,” is available online in the international peer-reviewed journal Science Advances at: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adg3683 .

Key Points: 
  • The manuscript, titled “Peptidomimetic Antibiotics Disrupt the Lipopolysaccharide Transport Bridge of Drug-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae,” is available online in the international peer-reviewed journal Science Advances at: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adg3683 .
  • In the United States, more than 2.8 million antimicrobial-resistant infections occur each year, leading to over 35,000 deaths and an estimated USD 4.6 billion in healthcare costs.
  • Recent discovery of plasmid-mediated transferable colistin resistance genes have shown the ease with which resistance can spread in bacterial populations.
  • No cross-resistance with standard of care antibiotics was observed and the demonstrated Enterobacteriaceae-specificity versus broad-spectrum activity supports continued development for this class of antibiotics for the potential management and treatment of antimicrobial resistant pathogens.

Spexis announces the publication of promising results for a novel class of macrocyclic, peptidomimetic antibiotics in Science Advances demonstrating potent in vitro and in vivo antimicrobial activity against MDR and XDR Enterobacteriaceae, including carba

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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The manuscript, titled “Peptidomimetic Antibiotics Disrupt the Lipopolysaccharide Transport Bridge of Drug-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae,” is available online in the international peer-reviewed journal Science Advances at: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adg3683 .

Key Points: 
  • The manuscript, titled “Peptidomimetic Antibiotics Disrupt the Lipopolysaccharide Transport Bridge of Drug-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae,” is available online in the international peer-reviewed journal Science Advances at: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adg3683 .
  • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a significant threat for both patients and healthcare systems.
  • In the United States, more than 2.8 million antimicrobial-resistant infections occur each year, leading to over 35,000 deaths and an estimated USD 4.6 billion in healthcare costs.
  • The compounds showed potent in vivo efficacy, especially in lung infection models as well as a promising in vitro and in vivo safety profile.

Protector Training for First RAF Cohort Begins at GA-ASI's FTTC

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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The FTTC is owned and operated by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), which has begun deliveries of Protector RPAS to the RAF.

Key Points: 
  • The FTTC is owned and operated by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), which has begun deliveries of Protector RPAS to the RAF.
  • Protector is a derivative of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian(R) and is initially being flown in the USA for training.
  • GA-ASI is training the first four Operational Conversion Units (OCUs), each comprising eight crews, including pilots, sensor operators (SOs), and mission intelligence coordinators (MICs).
  • "The training services performed at our Grand Forks center for the RAF represent an important benchmark for future MQ-9B training for other partners," said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander.