A Study of the Talent Training Project Management for Semiconductor Industry in Taiwan: The Application of a Hybrid Data Envelopment Analysis Approach by Ling-Jing Kao, Shu-Yu Chiu, Hsien-Tang Ko

“…Much literature assesses the efficiency of an internal training program initiated by a firm, but only little literature studies the efficiency of an external training program led by government. In the study, a hybrid solution of ICA-DEA and ICA-MPI is developed for measuring the efficiency and the productivity growth of each training institution over the period. …”
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Making Transparency Work: Experiences from the Evaluation of the Hamburg Transparency Law by Christoph E. Mueller, Bettina Engewald

“…Hence, this article presents the evaluation of the Hamburg Transparency Law (HmbTG)– Germany’s first FOIA that binds authorities to disclose government information proactively. The purpose of the paper is to provide a valuable example of how evaluating FOIA might produce useful information for policymakers and public authorities. …”
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BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT - THE CASE OF WESTERN BALKAN COUNTRIES by Zijad Džafić

“…SMEs create new jobs, products and services, help in restructuring former state enterprises, which is very important for transition countries, and generate government revenues. Also, SMEs stimulate private ownership and entrepreneurial skills and innovations. …”
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The Development of Wheeled Transportation in Osun Division of Southwestern Nigeria, 1900-1960 by AbiodunAjayi

“…This is in a view to examine the diplomacies that surrounded road and rail construction in the division, Western Regional Government initiatives and the implications of the transportation technology on the divisional economy. …”
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Investigation of injury severity level in truck-related crashes at school zones using mixed generalized ordered models. by Junhan Cho, Sungjun Lee, Juneyoung Park

“…In the field of traffic safety, the Children's Safety Measures Policy by government aims to enhance the safety of children's commuting routes by expanding school zones. …”
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Negotiation for Time Optimization in Construction Projects with Competitive and Social Welfare Preferences by Qingfeng Meng, Zhen Li, Jianguo Du, Huimin Liu, Xiang Ding

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Delirium with Concurrent Use of Lithium and ECT and the Safety Implications: Case Reports and Review of the Literature by Mustafa Ali, Barikar C. Malathesh, Seshadri Sekhar Chatterjee, Soumitra Das, Prakriti Pokhrel, Mary Elizabeth Trejo Hernandez, John C. Murnin

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EFFECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON AGRICULTURAL SECTOR: EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA by IME OKON UTUK, ANIEFIOK BENEDICT UDO, BONIFACE LINUS AKPAN, EDEDET BASSEY EDUNO, INIGBEHE MICHAEL OKON

“…In that regard, the Federal government needs to invest in agricultural science research so that scientists can produce crops that are resistant to the harsh climatic conditions. …”
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Evidence of Opportunity and Necessity Driven Entrepreneurship in Nigeria by Abubakar S. Garba, Fariastuti Djafar, Shazali Abu Mansor

“…There is a need for the government to revisit the existing policy on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to adequately address the problem of the poor and unemployed by availing them with the opportunity to engage in entrepreneurship. …”
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Geopolitical competition of great powers in the Arctic by E. S. Karsanova

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‘Appelsinpiken’ and experiential tourism. Andalusia, ‘geography with a thrill’ by Maria del Carmen Puche Ruiz

“…Seville’s enduring mythical image for tourism, a legacy of 19th century romantic travellers and of films coproduced in the nineteen-fifties and sixties, is brought up to the present day and enhanced with the experiential perspective embodied in this barely known film, which, despite having little resonance in Spain, nonetheless was filmed with the support of the Seville Film Office, the regional government’s TV and radio broadcasting service (Canal Sur) and Jaleo Films. …”
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Beyond the immediate: exploring the long-term effects of COVID-19 on urban retail in Seoul, South Korea by Kyeong Hee Seo

“…Findings reveal a 1.6% year-over-year revenue decline as case density increases, exacerbated by government quarantine measures. We analyze how distancing policies affected retail revenues based on area type, pre-pandemic revenue, franchised store proportion, proximity to public transportation, and Points of Interest. …”
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The intestinal microbiome as a separate organ by Yu. O. Shulpekova

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High Costs of Dialysis Transportation in the United States: Exploring Approaches to a More Cost-effective Delivery System by J. Mark Stephens, Samuel Brotherton, Stephan C. Dunning, Larry C. Emerson, David T. Gilbertson, Matthew Gitlin, Ann C. McClellan, William M. McClellan, Sanatan Shreay

“…Cost and utilization estimates were derived from fee schedules, government reports, transportation websites and peer-reviewed literature. …”
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Surface Feature Prediction Modeling and Parameter Optimization for Turning TC17 Titanium Alloy by Zhibo Deng, Zhe Wang, Xuehong Shen

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Eradicating out-of-school-children: strategies and best practices from alternative education context by Ila Rosmilawati, Moh Fikri Tanzil Mutaqin

“…Good practices of OOSC handling and prevention strategies by alternative school can strengthen the roadmap of OOSC governance and handling strategies at the district level. …”
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Factors Influencing Students’ Enrolment and Retention in Sciences at Advanced Level in Secondary Schools in Uganda: A Case of Kabale Municipality Secondary Schools. by Akatuhurira, Frank Bindeba

“…The study recommends addressing acoustic conditions in classrooms, encouraging a cool temperature for learning, providing government aid to secondary schools for infrastructure development, and employing professional science teachers.…”
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Small Scale Enterprises (SSES) on Employment Opportunities in Kabwohe Municipality. by Niwagaba, Innocent

“…The researcher recommended that the government should reduce the taxes that these small¬scak enterprises pay for more jobs to be created and research should also be conducted before establishing any enterprises and before acquiring any financial assistance. …”
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The Impact of Big Class Size on The Performance of English at U.C.E in Selected Secondary Schools of Shuuku Sub-County Sheema District. by Akankunda, Bronnet

“…In 2006 the government of Uganda launched Universal Secondary Education (USE) this led to massive enrollment of students in Shuuku in Uganda at large Shuuku Sub-County, Sheema District in particular. …”
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Student Attendance System by Face Detection Using the Dlib Face Detector Model. by Ndyamuhakyi, Osbart, Nabukenya, Eva

“…Some of these are used on social media platforms, banking apps, and government offices e.g. the Metropolitan Police, Facebook, etc.…”
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