An Exploratory Study of the Effectiveness of Unconditional EducationalAssistance Program as a Programmatic Electoral Strategy in the Philippines: The Case of Makati City’s Project... by Miguel Enrico Gutierrez Ayson, Esther Marylerma Calvo

“…This local programmatic policy has gained popularity among various local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines. We focused on the Makati City government’s Project FREE (Free Relevant and Excellent Education) due to its reputation for arguably being the most innovative and comprehensive educational assistance program ever implemented at the country’s local scale. …”
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Peculiarities of construction of local self-government models in the modern slavic states by A. Djordjević, A. Seregin, M. Cherkasova, I. Milkina

“…However, there there is a number of countries, in which local government issues are not specified in the Constitution. …”
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PUBLIC INFRASRUCTURE PROJECT FAILURES IN NIGERIA: CAUSES AND CONSEQUENTIAL EFFECTS ON ECONOMY AND WELFARE OF CITIZENRY by YUSUF GARBA MANJO

“… Nigerian state particularly at national and sub-national levels, have experienced public infrastructure project failures during execution of their projects, though, there may be some differences among the level of failures, causes, and effects of such failures at federal, state and local government levels. The aim of this study is to examine and investigate the reasons behind the failure of public infrastructure projects in Nigeria. …”
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Does administrative divisions adjustment affect polluting industries dependence? Evidence from township-town merge in China by Xiaodan Zheng, Shangpu Li, Junwen Li, Yihong Sun

“…Findings reveal that TTM increases local governments’ dependence on polluting industries, especially in districts/counties with weaker economic conditions before the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Geoelectric Evaluation of Groundwater Potential: A Case Study of Sabongida-Ora and Environs, Southern Nigeria by FI Chinyem

“…A d.c resistivity investigation for groundwater was carried out in Sabongida-Ora and its environs of Owan West Local Government of Edo State. A total of seven vertical electrical sounding (VES) was carried out using the Schlumberger configuration with a maximum current electrode spacing ranging from 500- 650m. …”
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Detection of mental disorders with the Patient Health Questionnaire in primary care settings in Nigeria by Michael O. Olatawura, Olawale Olusegun Ogunsemi, Christopher O. Alebiosu, Olufemi E. Amoran, Adekunle J. Ariba, Francis A. Oluwole, Festus Abasiubong, Adebayo R. Erinfolami

“…Over a period of eight weeks, consecutive and consenting patients who attended three randomly selected primary health care facilities in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun state were recruited and administered a questionnaire that included a socio-demographic section and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ). …”
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Community-Based Plastic Waste Management Model in Bangun Village, Mojokerto Regency, Indonesia by A. S. Ulum, M. S. Djati, Susilo and A. I. Rozuli

“…The proposed model seeks to address these issues by implementing several key components: community-based plastic waste collection and processing, educational programs to raise awareness and promote sustainable practices, partnerships with external stakeholders such as local government bodies, NGOs, and private sector entities, and institutional restructuring to support and sustain these initiatives. …”
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Financing of municipal current expenditure through local taxes: a systematic review by Henry Bernardo Garay Canales, Julio Mayorga Challco, Wilson Eduardo Vargas Cubas, Fredy Roger Flores Flores

“…The interplay of strategic, institutional, and contextual elements determines local governments' ability to finance expenditures and investments through self-administered taxes. …”
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‘Hard’ and ‘soft’ approaches in active transport promotion: analysis and mapping of government policies by Nicholas J. R. Hunter, Benjamin Cramer, Erica Randle, Katherine A. Hunter

“…This mix of ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ approaches to active transport promotion was observed in local government policies across both metropolitan and regional areas of Victoria. …”
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Barriers to uptake of harm reduction techniques for GBMSM who use drugs in night-clubs and sex-on-premises venues in London and the Southeast: a mixed-methods, qualitative study by Stephen Naulls, K. Oniti, J. Eccles, J. M. Stone

“…This research suggests that coordinated efforts with local government and policy reform are crucial to fostering safer environments for GBMSM.…”
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Soil and Groundwater Characteristics of a Legacy Spill Site by A Adoki

“…The soil and groundwater of a legacy spill site in Eleme Local Government Authority Area of Rivers Stae were investigated. …”
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Geoelectric Evaluation of Groundwater Potential: A Case Study of Sabongida-Ora and Environs, Southern Nigeria by FI Chinyem

“…A d.c resistivity investigation for groundwater was carried out in Sabongida-Ora and its environs of Owan West Local Government of Edo State. A total of seven vertical electrical sounding (VES) was carried out using the Schlumberger configuration with a maximum current electrode spacing ranging from 500- 650m. …”
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Evolution of legal regulation of municipal service in the Republic of Lithuania and Ukraine by A. O. Murtishcheva

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Soil and Groundwater Characteristics of a Legacy Spill Site by A Adoki

“…The soil and groundwater of a legacy spill site in Eleme Local Government Authority Area of Rivers Stae were investigated. …”
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Examining the Intergovernmental and Interorganizational Network of Responding to Major Accidents for Improving the Emergency Management System in China by Pan Tang, Haojia Chen, Shiqi Shao

“…The public organizations in the local government level are shown to be more active than other participators in coordinating their response operations, and their capability should be emphasized for improvement. …”
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Factors associated with Catastrophic Healthcare Expenditure in communities of Lagos Nigeria: A Megacity experience. by Kikelomo Ololade Wright, Adeyinka Adeniran, Adedayo Aderibigbe, Olufunsho Akinyemi, Temiloluwa Fagbemi, Omoyeni Ayodeji, Biola Adepase, Emmanuella Zamba, Hussein Abdurrazzaq, Faith Oniyire, Olusegun Ogboye, Akin Abayomi

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A descriptive community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted on 2492 households in Lagos from December 2022 to March 2023 in 4 Local Government Areas (LGAs) using a multistage sampling technique. …”
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SDG 5 and Local Action Plan Challenges on Protection and Empowerment of Women and Children in Central Java’s Social Conflicts by Sabhita Kusuma Ayusia, Adi Setyorini Fitri, Ramadhanti Wita, Murniati Tri, Huda Marwan Nurul

“…Namely, there were differences in perception by local apparatus organisations, no disaggregated data on social conflicts, lack of budgeting and coordination of local government, and inactive participation.…”
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Perceived social support and the experience of intimate partner violence among married and cohabiting young women in urban slums, Ibadan, Nigeria: a descriptive study by Olufunmilayo I Fawole, Omowumi O Okedare

“…Therefore, this study examined the influence of social support on the experience of IPV married and cohabiting young women in urban slums of Ibadan, Nigeria.Methods This study was a community-based household survey conducted in ten slum communities in the five local government areas of Ibadan municipality among 314 young women. …”
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POLICY IMPLEMENTATION TO ACCELERATE STUNTING REDUCTION: A QUALITATIVE STUDY by Demsa Simbolon, Tonny Cortis Maigoda, Meriwati, Solha Efrida, Yunita, Heny Widiastuti

“…Strong support from local government and health workers is the supporting factor. …”
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Prevalence, Pattern and Effect of Intimate Partner Violence against Women in Abeokuta, South West Nigeria by AbdulMumin Kayode Ahmed, Ayotunde Sherif Azees, Mojirola Martina Fasiku, Olanrewaju Saheed Jimoh, Gloria Bosede Imhonopi, Abiola Oluwatoyin Temitayo-Oboh, Rasheed Abiodun Salam, Ibrahim Ahmed El-Imam, Omobola Yetunde Ojo, Emmanuel Chukwudi Ehiem

“…This study assessed the prevalence, pattern and effects of IPV amongst women in Abeokuta South Local Government Area (LGA) of Ogun State, South West Nigeria. …”
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