Ethnoecology of pollination and pollinators by Marie Roué, Vincent Battesti, Nicolas Césard, Romain Simenel

“…By focusing their analyses instead on an important biological phenomenon threatened by human action (in this case, pollination), they hope that their audience will also include biologists, policy makers and environmental managers. Given the growing diversity and complexity of threats facing biodiversity, the responses proposed by conservation biology alone are often inadequate. …”
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The Destruction and Reconstruction of North Korea, 1950 - 1960 by Charles Armstrong

“…The physical destruction and loss of life on both sides was almost beyond comprehension, but the North suffered the greater damage, due to American saturation bombing and the scorched-earth policy of the retreating UN forces.1 The US Air Force estimated that North Korea's destruction was proportionately greater than that of Japan in the Second World War, where the US had turned 64 major cities to rubble and used the atomic bomb to destroy two others. …”
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A glance at the Ethiopian higher education from the developmental state perspective by Ayenachew Assefa Woldegiyorgi

“…Finally, some implications are highlighted to pinpoint the areas worthy of more detailed policy research …”
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CORRUPTION, GOVERNMENT SPENDING AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN SELECTED ECOWAS COUNTRIES by M. A Dada, A. O Adedeji, O. A Fatola

“…Also, expansionary fiscal policy should be engaged especially in the time of recession. …”
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Instituciones, federalismo defensor de mercados y Estado de las Autonomías. Un análisis de segunda generación by Gonzalo Caballero

“…Este artículo analiza el modelo español dedescentraliza ción del Estado de las Autonomías desde este nuevo enfoqueteórico, estudiando la relación entre instituciones, policy-making y eco no -mía por medio de la hipótesis de un federa lismo defensor de mercados parael caso español. …”
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Model for Fulfilling the Right to Work for Persons with Disabilities as an Effort to Protect the Law by darmawati Asriadi, Asriadi Zainuddin

“…The ideal concept of fulfilling the right to work for persons with disabilities is carried out by strengthening the policy framework, strengthening the private sector and the capacity of persons with disabilities and changing the perspective of the public regarding persons with disabilities. …”
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CONSTRUCCIÓN TERRITORIAL, VULNERABILIDAD SOCIAL Y CALIDAD AMBIENTAL EN EL EJIDO DE VILLA PEHUENIA, PROVINCIA DEL NEUQUÉN, ARGENTINA by Celia Torrens, Elsie M. Jurio

“…This process involves sustained social and economic relations on cultural patterns, political, institutional, and legal and policy dimensions and natural processes and relations of social groups with nature. …”
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ECO-INNOVATIONS IN JAPAN: THE MAIN DIRECTIONS by A. I. Bancheva

“…The role of Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTEP) is discussed. The significant issue of verification of new technologies realized by Ministry of Environment in Japan is mentioned.…”
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Sochi State University as a Driver of Event Volunteering in the Region by Aleksandr A. Ryabtsev, Tatyana A. Yudina, Sergey V. Сheremshanov, Georgy S. Papazyan

“…The development of the volunteer movement is one of the important tasks of the state policy of modern Russia. Today, many universities create on their basis volunteer centers (EC), which are one of the best mechanisms for attracting young people to solving urgent problems of the development of society, an additional pedagogical and personal-developing resource. …”
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Digital Technology Empowers Grain Supply Chain Optimization Simulation by Xiaoyan Xu, Zhongye Sun

“…Therefore, it is necessary to study this complex issue in a systematic way in order to provide a reliable theoretical basis for the country to formulate effective policy measures. Based on the analysis of the current situation of grain supply and demand, this paper uses system dynamics (SD) to carry out digital elevation model (DEM) and latitude correction for land surface temperature (LST). …”
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Extreme Temperatures, Hospital Utilization and Public Health Insurance Spending by Yusun Kim, Qing Miao, Ling Zhu

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Iran-Saudi Arabia Rivalry and the Yemen Crisis by Ramazan İZOL

“…On the other hand, with the aggressive policy of Saudi Arabia towards them, the Houthis have further developed their relations with Iran for pragmatic and ideological reasons. …”
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Algorithm for forming a set of indicators of international trade customs regulation effectiveness in the EAEU member states by T. M. Vorotyntseva

“…The application in customs practice of the proposed indicators for assessing international trade customs regulation effectiveness will contribute to customs policy effective implementation for the harmonious development of the EAEU member states’ economies, including Russia, in modern society and the basis of their sustainable political, economic and social development.…”
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MANAGING SUPPLY CHAIN RISKS: A FUZZY-FAILURE MODE AND EVALUATION APPROACH FOR RANKING THREATS by AYODELE OLUWASEGUN OLUWOLE, BABATUNDE OMONIYI ODEDAIRO, VICTOR OLUWASINA OLADOKUN

“…After fuzzification and defuzzification, Fuzzy-RPN identified raw material delay (SCT1), government policy (SCT11), poor transport infrastructure (SCT18) and political instability (SCT19) as threats with the highest Fuzzy-RPN (210) and product recalls (SCT28) with the lowest Fuzzy-RPN (99). …”
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Principal Covariates Regression for Causal Case Studies by Weibin Ding, Jie Li, Dian Jin, Jiayang Kong

“…In this study, we developed a principal covariate regression estimator, which exploits the cross-sectional correlation, as well as the temporal dependency, to reproduce the dynamics of the treated in the absence of an event or policy. From a theoretical perspective, we introduce the statistical literature on dimensional reduction to make a causal inference. …”
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Challenges of modern universities and redefining educational paradigms in the age of globalization by Krasulja Nevena D., Vasiljević Blagojević Milica R., Radojević Ivana Z.

“…The methodological approach of this paper is reflected in the analysis of professional literature, research of case studies and analysis of university policies. The research results are identification of key challenges universities are facing today, as well as confirmation of the negative effects of the "publish or perish" policy in academic circles. …”
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Exploring Influencing Factors of Intercity Mode Choice from View of Entire Travel Chain by Xiaowei Li, Siyu Zhang, Yao Wu, Yuting Wang, Wenbo Wang

“…Exploring the influencing factors of intercity travel mode choice can reveal passengers’ travel decision mechanisms and help traffic departments to develop an effective demand management policy. To investigate these factors, a survey was conducted in Xi’an, China, to collect data about passengers’ travel chains, including airplane, high-speed railway (HSR), train, and express bus. …”
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Interrogating the Influence of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Combating Clinical Errors in Jos University Teaching Hospital, Plateau State, Nigeria by EMMANUEL MAHANAN JOSIAH

“…From the finding of this study, it was identified that the major obstacles militating against effective utilization of ICT facilities for healthcare delivery in JUTH were poor implementation of e-health policy, poor maintenance culture, and lack of internet access, erratic power supply and inadequate utilization of ICT equipments in healthcare delivery. …”
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Impact of microcredit on the performance of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Yemen by Osamah Ahmed AL-Maamari, Nadeem Aljonaid, Noufal Alrefaei

“…Furthermore, beneficiary satisfaction mediates the relationship between microcredit and profitability, sales growth, and asset growth, highlighting its crucial role in maximizing the benefits of microfinance services. The study suggests policy recommendations to enhance microcredit effectiveness, including reducing interest rates, simplifying loan processes, enhancing beneficiary satisfaction, and integrating technology into MFI services.…”
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Reducing Obstacles for Small and Medium Enterprises Via Digitalisation: Albania’s Case by Edlira Llazo, Violeta Neza

“…The research aims to show the level of digitalisation of small and medium-sized enterprises in the country, as well as to provide recommendations for future policy development in this area. The main research methods used in the study were analysis, forecasting, abstraction. …”
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