Estimating the Prevalence of Opioid use Disorder in the Cincinnati Region using Probabilistic Multiplier Methods and Model Averaging by Peter J. Mallow, Nila Sathe, Michael Topmiller, Jennifer Chubinski, Dillon Carr, Roni Christopher

“…In other fields such as meteorology, finance, sports, and politics, model averaging is commonly employed to improve estimates and forecasts. …”
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Trends in contemporary parliamentary development and innovative examples of best practices of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia by Vukadinović Slobodan

“…The focus is on the formation of informal parliamentary groups (GOPAC, Women's Parliamentary Network, Green Parliamentary Group, Economic Caucus, Energy Forum, Focus Group for the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals), the introduction and regular holding of public hearings, and committee sessions outside the seat of the National Assembly, the green chair mechanism, the budget office, the public finance oversight portal, etc. Finally, the paper explores current topics that are at the forefront of global parliamentary development trends in the past year, as well as the most recently published results, particularly those related to the role of parliament in combating climate change and the indicators of a democratic parliament published at the end of 2023.…”
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Public Service Provisions for Land Resource Planning by Teeraphat Kitjarak, Shubham Pathak, Xinlin Qi, Thussaneeya Boripis

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Media’s Approach to Artificial Intelligence: Content Analysis of US Newspapers by Beril Han Celik

“…Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly advancing and becoming integrated into nearly every aspect of daily life, from science, technology, transportation, healthcare to finance, education, and entertainment. As AI technologies evolve, the way the public learns about AI will be crucial for its acceptance and integration into society. …”
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Family Green Financial Education Based on Local Wisdom: Exploring the Values of Coastal Communities’ Local Wisdom in Promoting Green Financial Literacy by Kurniadi Romi, Dwijayanti Novia Sri, Sari Nurmala

“…Environmental awareness is increasingly becoming a critical global issue, as ecosystem degradation and resource depletion continue to intensify. Green finance, with its environmental, social, and economic impacts, has emerged as an innovative approach to mitigating the environmental crisis through sustainable funding. …”
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Utilization of Electronic Records in Management Decision Making at Uganda College of Commerce-Kabale. by Agaba, Gideon

“…The possible solutions to the challenges encountered in management of electronic records for decision making at Uganda College of Commerce-Kabale were; training of records management staff, financing electronic records management, having a records management policy and ensuring better planning of information resources. …”
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Effect of Tax Payment on Performance of Small-Scale Businesses in Uganda: A Case Study of Bwambara Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Akampurira, Space

“…The study recommends that the Government through the Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development call for workshops, seminars, and radio programs to educate the business community about the different forms of taxes imposed on small-scale businesses. …”
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Evaluation of Electronic Records Management in Financial Institutions. Case Study of Lugazi Sacco in Mbarara District by Christine, Tumuramye

“…The study finally recommends that people should be sensitized about the roles of electronic records management especially those in the finance department. Therefore, in the final analysis, the study proved to be positive basing on the responses obtained from the respondents. …”
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Decentralization Policy and Economic Development in Nyarusiza Sub-County Kisoro District. by Kwizera, Jemimah

“…Additionally, agricultural decentralization has led to improved services such as input supply, marketing, and rural finance for farmers. The government has also established mechanisms like farmers' cooperatives and agricultural banks to provide credit for input supply, further supporting agricultural development.…”
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Motivation and Employee Performance: A case Study of Kabale Municipal Council, Kabale District. by Juliet, Nalusiba

“…Questionnaires were issued to public employees across all the departments; education, health, finance and planning, works and technical services, community based services, production and marketing as well as environment and natural resources. …”
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Cost and Management Accounting Practices, ICT Usage and Performance of Secondary Schools in Uganda: A Case of South Western Uganda by Abanis, Turyahebwa, Natwijuka, Crispus, Sunday, Arthur, Byamukama, Eliab Mpora

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Overcoming single-technology limitations in digital heritage preservation: A study of the LiPhoScan 3D reconstruction model by Yao Wang, Wei Bi, Xiaodong Liu, Yan Wang

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A comparative analysis of the level of out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure in urban and rural communities in Edo state Nigeria by Momoh JA, Mathew M, Momoh R.O, Luka-Lawal RK, Gadzama DA5, Daniel H, Prof. Abah SO, Prof. Uzochukwu

“… In many low- and middle-income countries, individuals faced with financial hardship cannot afford medical treatments or even finance the purchase of medicines due to relatively high cost of health care services.In numerous low- and middle-income countries, individuals experiencing financial difficulties are unable to afford medical treatments or purchase medicines due to the relatively high cost of healthcare services. …”
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The impact of green HRM practices on green innovative work behaviour: empirical evidence from the hospitality sector of China and Pakistan by Karamat Khan, Eimad Hafeez Gogia, Zhen Shao, Mohd Ziaur Rehman, Assad Ullah

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IS WOMEN'S LABOUR FORCE PARTICIPATION POTENTIALLY ENHANCED BY DIGITAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION? EVIDENCE FROM AFRICA by Benedict Azu, Taiwo Queen Adjeke, Agbobu Shedrack Onyeka

“… This research delves into the correlation between women's labour force participation and digital financial inclusion, while also elucidating the obstacles that impede women's access to digital finance. Our database is derived from the Global Findex database, 2021 edition, and we have mobilised a microeconomic database covering 14,281 African women. based on polls conducted in 29 African nations that are nationally representative. …”
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Exploring the intricate relationship between public debts and economic development in Nigeria by Christian Ugwueze Amu, Success Ikechi Kanu, Hilary Chinedu Akuwudike, Kingsley Ikechukwu Okere

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The Impact of Stokvel and Banking Sector Efficiency: an Econometrics Model using (ARDL) Approach to Cointegration by Ngcobo, Lindiwe

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Information Communications Technology and Revenue Mobilization in Local Governments in Uganda: A Case of Mbarara District Local Government. by Apunyo, Henry Anthony

“…A sample of 133 respondents constituting Mbarara District Finance Committee members, CAO, CFO, District Planner, Commercial Officer, SASs, town agents, parish chiefs, and traders was drawn from a population of 200 study subjects using simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. …”
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Non-Governmental Organisations and poverty Alleviation in Uganda: A case Study of Kisoro District. by Moses, Ntirandekura

“…Furthermore, the study found out that shortage of land, high illiteracy level in the district, inadequate finance, poor project selection, infertile soils due to poor conservation, poor infrastructure and poor accountability are some of the challenges faced by the NGOs in poverty alleviation. …”
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Monitoring and Evaluation System for Performance Contracts in Nyanza District, Rwanda by Marie Christine, Umurerwa

“…Since then, the assessment of Imihigo was done by a team comprised by members from the President’s Office, Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Local Government, and Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning. In the context of decentralisation policies in Rwanda and public management challenges, Imihigo contracts were introduced by the Government of Rwanda in 2006 as a form of public performance contract implemented at District level. …”
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