Calibration of Microscopic Traffic Flow Simulation Models considering Subsets of Links and Parameters by Alexander Paz, Kul Shrestha, Cristian Arteaga, Douglas Baker

“…In practice, only a subset of links and parameters is used for calibration based on several factors such as expert knowledge of the system or constraints imposed by local governance. In this study, the calibration problem for the simultaneous selection of links and parameters was formulated using a mathematical programming approach. …”
Get full text

Impact of COBIT5 Framework Application in the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Information Technology. “An Applied Analytical study of a sample of Iraqi Private Shareholding Banks”... by Abdul Ridha S. AL-Basri, Adnan Mohammmed

“…Checklist was used to collect research data and to perform statistical analysis, SPSS-19 was used to calculate (arithmetic mean, standard deviation, coefficient of difference, relative importance, T test, F test, R2 determination factor), The results confirmed the existence of a statistically significant correlation and impact of the framework (COBIT5) as an internal control tool in the Iraqi private shareholding banks, in addition to the application of the framework (COBIT5) as an internal control tool helped in the governance and management of banks as well as maximize the value and benefit through the use of technology Information. …”
Get full text

The historical nature of the legal tradition by Ilyn L.

“…At the same time, the need to eliminate the negative vestiges of Soviet law, such as the administrative-command style of governance, legal nihilism, corruption, formalism, and disregard for the rule of law, can be considered a challenge. …”
Get full text

The influence of foreign, busy board members, and gender diversity on firm bankruptcy by Abdulaziz S. Al Naim, Abdullah A. Aljughaiman, Abdulateif A. Almulhim, Abdulmohsen K. Alosaimi

“…The findings inform Saudi regulators on enhancing corporate governance and board effectiveness to support the structure of finances in Saudi firms. …”
Get full text

USING MULTIPLE LINEAR REGRESSIONS TO DERIVE CROPLAND AND PASTURE PROPORTION MAPS IN ROMANIA by DIANA DOGARU, GHEORGHE KUCSICSA

“…As a subsequence, integrative studies based on complex spatial models simulating biogeochemical and physical processes that estimate yield gaps, crops efficiency or agricultural water resources use are relevant for providing trustful information required by stakeholders from different governance levels, and whose interests center on land use and its societal implications. …”
Get full text

South African healthcare reforms towards universal healthcare – where to next? by G Solanki, T Wilkinson, N G Myburgh, J E Cornell, V Brijlal

Get full text

Measuring coordination between land ecological security and high-quality economic development: a case of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region by Xiaoyong Zhong, Xiaoyong Zhong, Dongyan Guo, Yandong Tang, Yafei Chuai

Get full text

A comprehensive spatiotemporal and risk reduction drought assessment study utilizing SPEI index for Urmia Lake Basin, Iran by Sadaf Samiei, Mohammadali Alijanian

“…This situation has fueled debate between attributing the crisis to governance failures and emphasizing the role of drought. …”
Get full text

Identifying unrecognised risks to life from debris flows by M. Bloomberg, T. Davies, E. Moltchanova, T. Robinson, D. Palmer

“…There is a need to make communities and those involved in community governance aware of situations where there may be a credible risk to life from debris flows. …”
Get full text

Examining spatiotemporal dynamics of CO2 emission at multiscale based on nighttime light data by Binbin Zhang, Zongzheng Liang, Wenru Guo, Zhanyou Cui, Deguang Li

“…Carbon emissions have increasingly been the focus of all governments as countries throughout the world choose carbon neutrality as a national development strategy. …”
Get full text

The never-ending story of public administration reform in Slovenia (from 1991 to further development) by Polona Kovač

“…In Slovenia, the public administration reform has been a systematic task since 1996 when the government adopted the strategy of transformation of public administration due to Slovenia becoming a full member of EU. …”
Get full text

The social determinants of migrant domestic worker (MDW) health and well-being in the Western Pacific Region: A Scoping Review. by Jamie Chan, Georgia Dominguez, Antonia Hua, Melissa Garabiles, Carl A Latkin, Brian J Hall

“…Identified social determinants of health were primarily concerned with personal social and financial resources, and health knowledge and behaviors, poor living and working conditions, community resources, experienced stigma and discrimination, poor healthcare access, exploitation within the MDW employment industry, and weak governance. Six interventional studies were identified that targeted individual-level health determinants such as financial and health knowledge with mixed effectiveness. …”
Get full text

Application of Multimedia Quality Evaluation Relying on Intelligent Robot Numerical Control Technology in New Energy Power Generation System by Ruijuan Sun, Xiaoyuan Dang

“…New energy (NE) power generation technology has become an important means to solve the problems of global energy demand and environmental governance due to its sustainability and cleanliness. …”
Get full text

Modified water balance model for groundwater recharge estimations using cloud integration by Arup Kumar Das, Saurabh Kumar Gupta, Suraj Kumar Singh, Pradeep Kumar Rawat, Shruti Kanga

“…Abstract Groundwater recharge is an essential element of enhancing global water governance. This is conspicuous over areas like West Bengal, India, which face natural and manmade water resource challenges. …”
Get full text

THE IMPACT OF GENDER DIVERSITY ON EARNINGS QUALITY OF LISTED FINANCIAL SERVICES FIRMS IN NIGERIA: ANALYSIS OF TWO-STAGE LEAST SQUARES by Joseph Olorunfemi Akande

“…This research contributes to the understanding of corporate governance by highlighting how board composition influences earnings quality, highlighting the relevance of gender diversity in corporate boards, and providing valuable insights for policymakers, investors, and stakeholders in the financial industry. …”
Get full text

We cannot repeat history again: a call to action to centre indigenous leadership as we prepare for the next pandemic by Kristy Crooks, Fatima Ahmed, Eric N. Liberda, Peter D. Massey, Kylie Taylor, Elizabeth Harwood, Celine Sutherland, Gisele Kataquapit, Katrina Clark, Nicholas D. Spence, Robert J. Moriarity, Hannah Briggs, Leonard J.S. Tsuji, Nadia A. Charania

“…This international collaboration calls on governments and health authorities to uphold Indigenous sovereignty, self-determination, and leadership in pandemic planning and response efforts.…”
Get full text

The Effects of North Atlantic Oscillation on the atmospheric middle level Anomaly and precipitation of Iran.Case study: west of Iran. by Meysam Toulabi Nejad, ZAHRA Hejazizadeh, Atefeh Bosak, nasrin bazmi

“…The results showed that , at a time of sovereignty positive phase of the North Atlantic oscillation , an average of height atmospheric middle level in mid - western Iran 17 meters long - term and less than the average rainfall per month 23.5 mm increased and wetly sovereign. But when phase of governance is negative, high atmospheric middle level anomaly to an average of 20 meters more than normal. …”
Get full text

Township-Level Ecological Management for Enhanced Ecosystem Services in the Qinling Mountains by Yan Zhao, Yiping Chen, Wenqi Wu, Hanwen Tian, Huiwen Zhang

“…However, existing studies on matching long-term ES sequences with governance units remain limited. By quantifying the assemblage and clustering patterns of ecosystems in the Qinling Mountains over forty years, this study was innovative in analyzing changes in long-term ecosystem interactions and the impact of spatialization drivers, enhancing the significance of administrative-scale adaptations for sustained conservation and EM strategies. …”
Get full text

Balancing the books or winning votes: unveiling the power of fiscal strategies in local elections and the fate of prudent mayors by Krzysztof Kluza, Hanna Kociemska, Wojciech Rafał

“…The research also examines which categories of local government are most likely to exhibit incumbency behaviour consistent with political business cycle theory. …”
Get full text

The Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts of Petroleum Refinery Operations in the Niger Delta Region by Piety Godwill Suku, Ejikeme Ugwoha, Ochuko Felix Orikpete, Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim

“…It is imperative to integrate technological advancements, eco-friendly practices, community engagement in governance, and stringent environmental policy implementation. …”
Get full text