The Assessment of Agroforestry Practices in Mukura Sector, Huye District, Southern Rwanda by Doreen Mukoobwa, Benitha Zaninka, Canisius Patrick Mugunga

“…Face-to-face interview was dispensed to household heads, and data were collected on agroforestry practices, on-farm tree species, tree spatial arrangements, tree products, and the adoption rate. Woody species diversity and similarity were determined by using Shannon–Weiner diversity and Sørensen’s indices, respectively. …”
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Does renewable energy reduce energy intensity? A matter of income inequality by Rongrong Li, Zhuang Yang, Qiang Wang

“…In high-income economies, greater financial resources enable more widespread adoption of renewable energy, mitigating the adverse effects of income inequality on energy efficiency. …”
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Breeding Services and the Factors Influencing Their Use on Smallholder Dairy Farms in Central Uganda by Anthony Mugisha, Vincent Kayiizi, David Owiny, John Mburu

“…On the other hand AI adoption was independent of formal education, age of farmer, labor availability, and feed/water availability (P>0.05). …”
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There’s (not) an App for that: situating smartphones, Excel and the techno-political interfaces and infrastructures of digital solutions for COVID-19 by Luke Heemsbergen, Catherine Bennett, Monique Mann

“…Significant literature exists on user adoption of the platformisation of public health during the pandemic, but there has been limited consideration of how those responsible for implementing CTA design, deployment, and use of public health infrastructures did so. …”
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Metaverse through the integrated theoretical lenses of task technology fit theory, social capital theory, and social cognitive theory: the case of SMEs by Shavneet Sharma, Gurmeet Singh, Weng Marc Lim, Asif Ali, Rabinder Singh

“…By analyzing data from 264 SMEs in Fiji, it was revealed that task-technology compatibility and social factors significantly influence the intention to adopt the Metaverse. Additionally, self-efficacy is critical in determining the performance outcomes associated with eventual adoption. …”
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Gene Technology for Papaya Ringspot Virus Disease Management by Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Latifah Amin, Nik Marzuki Sidik

“…Recent studies have revealed that the success of adoption of transgenic papaya depends upon the application, it being a commercially viable product, bio-safety regulatory issues, trade regulations, and the wider social acceptance of the technology. …”
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Accuracy of fast CT dimensional measurements: a case study on an additively manufactured metal part by Thiago Linhares Fernandes, Miroslav Yosifov, Maryam Bahrkazemi, Filippo Zanini, Wim Dewulf, Simone Carmignato

“…However, despite its potential, dimensional CT scanning can be relatively slow, often hindering routine adoption for many applications. This study investigates strategies to optimize CT measurement speed while maintaining measurement accuracy through an experimental approach that includes fast CT scanning configurations, fast CT simulation-based technique, and the adoption of an iterative reconstruction method. …”
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The Shift Towards Balancing Programs and Performance and its Role in Improving Government Performance in Iraq by Mokhaled Fouad Shujaa, Aminaa Abdelah Halboos, Rami Abbas Hameed

“…The second section of the research was designed to measure the attitude of the selected sample towards four axes, which are the degree of familiarity with the program budget and performance, the degree of contribution of the accounting system to the adoption of PPBS, the advantages of implementation or the application of PPBS, and the obstacles faced by financial managers, accountants and bankers to adopt PPBS. …”
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A Simulation Model for a Hybrid-Electric Craft in Restricted Waters by Francesco Mauro, Ubaldo la Monaca, Alberto Marinò, Vittorio Bucci

“…To reduce the pollutant emissions, the adoption of electric or hybrid-electric solutions for crafts propulsion is a suitable option for green navigation. …”
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Enhancing Financial Decision-Making: Real Options Complementing the Net Present Value Technique in the Financial Services Sector by Ferina Marimuthu, Kyle Fitzgerald

“…The results suggest that when faced with hypothetical projects where initial NPV turns negative with the adoption of real options, decision-makers are more likely to make rational choices that optimize the outcome. …”
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Exploring the Role of Indigenous Knowledge in Sustainable Agriculture in Kahungye Sub County Kabale District. by Ainebyoona, Emmanuel Jack

“…Socio-economic factors, such as limited resource access and cultural beliefs, significantly influenced adoption. In conclusion, farmers showed a positive attitude towards merging indigenous knowledge with modern agricultural practices. …”
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Performance Contract System and Decentralised Education Service delivery in Kayonza District of Rwanda. by Mugabo Seth, Asiimwe

“…The study utilized a sample of 189 drawn from a population of 360 and adopted the statistical package for social science (SPSS) as the technique to quantitatively analyze the data obtained. …”
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Editorial by Thomas Wilson

“…Our adoption of OJS to manage the full production process of the journal continues to progress, with expected and unexpected glitches here and there, which Tobias Carlsson and Ty Nilsson cope with very effectively.  …”
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Assessing Health Disparities in Digital Services and Technologies During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Pooled Cross-Sectional Analysis Using HINTS Data by Shih HJ, Min H, Chang J

“…In addition, our data shows low adoption rates across the digital divide. Patients who trust others utilize patient portals, and previously established characteristics affect self-motivation for health improvement.Conclusion: Access obstacles and behavioral factors affect online patient portal adoption. …”
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Law of Ukraine “on administrative procedure”: new terminology and legal value of the law by Melnykovych M.

“…Separately, the historical component of the adoption of the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure” is briefly described, and attention is drawn to the relevant regulatory documents that became the “legal foundation” for its adoption. …”
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A cost–benefit analysis of the production system with improved and climate-resilient sorghum varieties in southern Mali by Adama B. Coulibaly, Félix Badolo, Félix Badolo, Jummai O. Yila, Jummai O. Yila, Bourema Koné, Baloua Nebié, Baloua Nebié, Nadine Worou, Nadine Worou, Macdonald Bright Jumbo, Kimseyinga Savadogo

“…Given the persistently low adoption rate of improved sorghum varieties over decades, it is relevant to assess whether it is profitable or not to grow these varieties in Mali. …”
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Trends and collaborations in case-based learning for online health education: a bibliometric analysis (2014-2024) by Agung Budiawan, Murti Kusuma Wirasti, Dwi Kusumawardani

“…This increase is closely related to changes in education policies during the COVID-19 pandemic, which have encouraged the adoption of interactive methods in distance learning, especially in the health sector. …”
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Advancing Sustainable Marine Transportation: Offshore Floating Electric Vessel Charging Stations by Sruthy V, Preetha P K

“…This study underscores the potential of FCS to enhance the adoption of E-vessels in India’s and global marine transportation. …”
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ASSESSMENT OF ORGANISATIONAL LEADERSHIP FOR KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT PRACTICE IN THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY by Kulomri Jipato ADOGBO, Baba Adama KOLO, Kene Christopher Lawrence NZEKWE

“…One such way is for the NCI to adopt concepts of knowledge management (KM) to improve service delivery. …”
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ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AMONG CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS IN NIGERIA by A.E. Oke, D.R Ogunsemi, O.C. Adeeko

“…The study revealed that the knowledge management adoption is being hindered the most in Nigeria by funding as there is no adequate fund to carry it out in construction organizations. …”
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