A conformação dos grupos de pesquisa em biotecnologia da cana de açúcar na região norte-fluminense: a perspectiva do "novo sistemismo" by Adelia Maria Miglievich Ribeiro, Fabricio Monteiro Neves

“…As a result, we emphasize how much local production of modern biotechnology needs oriented public policies to carry it out. We confirm, thus, the tendency that the process of generation of technology in peripheral countries works due to a structural coupling between State, science and economy, whereas, in the main countries, this process is made independently of the main performance of the first one.…”
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Habit-induced oral lesions in different occupations: A comparative study among people between geographical different places of West Bengal by Tathagata Bhattacharjee, Kasturi Mukherjee, Kailash C. Dash, Somnath Gangopadhyay

“…Introduction: Like general health, oral health also depends upon their occupational environment and occupational health policies. Workplace exposure to environmental tobacco smoke and its harmful effect is well known. …”
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Resource elements of the national blue economic system and their development mechanisms: a case study of China by Xiaofei Qi

“…This example can serve as the premise and foundation for a country to achieve blue growth, promote the common development of key agents in the blue economy, and provide a scientific basis for a country to systematically formulate blue economic development policies.…”
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM EFFICIENCY IN SOME COUNTIES FROM ROMANIA AND POLAND by OANA TIRTOACA (IRIMIA), PRZYDATEK GRZEGORZ

“…They provide an excellent opportunity to improve policies aimed at minimizing waste generation and achieving resource efficiency. …”
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Public Awareness of Low-Carbon Economy in Nigeria: A Case Study of Akwa Ibom State by EE Etim, JE Asuquo, FA Gabriel

“…Apart from regulation and policies, they considered education and economic incentives as effective mechanisms to promote LCE implementation. …”
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“But Here Comes the Water…” —Dam-Induced Displacement and Resettlement in the Technological and Hydroelectric Landscapes of Portugal’s New State (1933–1974) by Pereira André

“…Borrowing from Cernea’s “Impoverishment Risks and Reconstruction” model to analyse archival sources and read them along and against the grain, I focus on Portuguese episodes of “Dam-Induced Displacement and Resettlement” to spotlight both how “those who were in the way of progress” acted upon the prospect of displacement and how they were acknowledged—by the companies, by the State—in the shaping of the Portuguese hydroelectric landscapes— through the articulation of programs for internal colonization, the renewal of rural housing or the revision of policies regarding expropriation.…”
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«Arreglar» y «trabajar»: vínculos entre jóvenes y policías en Rosario, Argentina by Eugenia Cozzi

“…El objetivo de este artículo es analizar modos de vinculación entre jóvenes de sectores populares que participan en actividades ilegales y policías; en cuanto los primeros constituyen un grupo social que tradicionalmente ha sido objeto específico de gobierno policial. Para ello, y a través de una etnografía en barrios populares de la ciudad de Rosario entre 2008 y 2015, se identifican negociaciones entre jóvenes y policías, en el marco de una relación más o menos asimétrica- de poder, que, algunas veces, resultan reprochadas y/o censuradas, y otras, aprobadas e, incluso, avaladas. …”
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Democratising the interface research-policymaking in landscape planning: experiences in Friuli Venezia Giulia (Italy) by Enrico Michelutti

“…The evolution of the interface research-policymaking involves the interactions between structured research policies and informal knowledge generation processes, the (ideological) use of participation in the actions on landscape and the redefinition of power equilibria in the planning arena. …”
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WORKPLACE GENDER INEQUALITY: ASSESSING INTERSECTIONAL BARRIERS EXPERIENCED BY WOMEN OF COLOUR IN REACHING UPPER MANAGEMENT POSITIONS IN THE WORKPLACE by IFEOMA CLARE OKORONTA, DYMYTRO KYLYMNYUK

“…The study recommends the implementation and enforcement of robust diversity and inclusion policies, development and implementation of programs that provide equal opportunities for career advancement and leadership development for women of colour, ensuring transparent hiring and promotion processes to prevent bias and favouritism. …”
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IMPACT OF CIRCULAR ECONOMY INDICATORS ON RESOURCE PRODUCTIVITY IN EU COUNTRIES by Daniela Rybárová, Helena Majdúchová

“…Our findings highlight the need for tailored policies to enhance circular economy practices, suggesting that a focus on both quantitative and qualitative approaches can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the economic, social, and environmental impacts. …”

The Relationship Between Consumption Power and GDP Growth in China and Machine Learning Prediction Analysis by Hu Runsong

“…This article can provide policymakers with a deeper understanding of regional consumption differences and economic development trends, thus providing a decision-making basis for optimizing economic policies.…”
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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIAN BANKS by Oloruntoba Oyedele

“…The study also confirmed that adoption of CSR by Nigerian banks was influenced by the demands and expectations of other stakeholders as a source of competitive advantage and to comply with government policies. Subsequently, the study recommended that CSR is a strategic tool that should be adopted by Nigerian banks as social obligation to to the shareholders and the host community among others in the course of operating their legitimate businesses. …”
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O PROERD funciona? Notas a partir de estudo quase-experimental by Marcos Rolim, Daiana Hermann, Camila Louis Oliveira

“…The evidence found by the study, moreover, may be important for the definition of public policies in the area.…”
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Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) for Sustainable Agriculture Nexus: A Tool for Transforming Food Systems by Turyasingura, Benson, Ayiga, Natal, Tumwesigye, Wycliffe, James, Philip Hegarty

“…Lack of this knowledge makes it difficult to plan investments and develop policies that will increase farmers’ resilience to climate change and variability to improve SA. …”
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Population growth and Socio-Economic Development in Musanze District, Rwanda. by Jean Paul, Kabera

“…The study recommends that outdated norms considered children like wealth should be rejected and labour policies be implemented in close harmony with constructive customary laws. …”
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Examining inclusivity: the use of AI and diverse populations in health and social care: a systematic review by John Gabriel O. Marko, Ciprian Daniel Neagu, P. B. Anand

“…Conclusion AI development practices, legal frameworks, and policies must be reformulated to ensure that AI is applied in an equitable manner. …”
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The Contribution of Gamelan Diplomacy to Restoring Bilateral Relations Between Indonesia and New Zealand by Cheryl Natasha, Jessica Martha

“…While Indonesia and New Zealand have collaborated in various domains, their relationship was strained due to Indonesia’s protectionist policies. In response to New Zealand’s legal actions and economic sanctions, Indonesian Ambassador Tantowi Yahya intensified “gamelan diplomacy” efforts to alleviate the tension. …”
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Empowering Lecturers Through Servant Leadership: The Influence of Digital Literacy and Cultural Adaptation by Agus Susanto, Elyzabeth Wijaya, Hendry Hendry, Septa Diana Nabella, Yandra Rivaldo

“…These findings hold significant implications for formulating higher education policies, particularly in addressing the challenges of the digital age and the intricacies of the professional landscape. …”
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Analysis of the effects of expenditure for employees as an essential component of public expenditure on the reduction of regional inequalities in the Western Balkan countries by Janković Gordan, Golubović Miloš

“…It is important to note that expenditures for employees in the state budget differ from state to state and can vary significantly depending on employment policies, salary standards, and other factors. Also, these expenditures may be subject to changes in accordance with budgetary constraints and the economic situation of the state. …”
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Development of Environmental Action Plans for Adaptation to Climate Change: A Perspective of Air Quality Management by Han-Shi Chen, Kei-Iong Tam, Yu-Lin Zhao, Lan Yuan, Weiyi Wang, Merrisa Lin, Pen-Chi Chiang

“…In this study, a Climate Change Adaptation Plan concerning Air (CCAP-Air) is proposed based on the summary of policies and strategies in developed countries (United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Australia), where five main strategies were suggested, including integrating the impacts of climate change on air quality into legislation, developing models to simulate the impacts of climate change on air quality, incorporating nature-based solutions into air quality management, considering AIoT (Artificial Intelligence Internet of Things) into climate change monitoring and governance, and establishing green finance system for tackling climate change. …”
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