Return Strategies of Competing E-Sellers: Return Freight Insurance vs. Return Pickup Services by Qiyuan Li, Yanli Fang, Yan Chen

“…These findings provide actionable insights into optimizing return service strategies in competitive e-commerce environments and contribute to the growing literature on return policies as a competitive lever in online retail markets.…”
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Knowledge and behavior: a study on adoption of best management practices among Sri Lankan shrimp farmers by Abeykoon Nirukshika D. F., Kono Hiroichi, Kato Keisuke, Sajiki Takahiro, Athambawa Jiffry

“…Moreover, considering socioeconomic and behavioral factors is crucial when designing policies and interventions to promote BMP adoption.…”
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Multi-type Air Pollutant Emission Inventory of Non-road Mobile Sources in China for the Period 1990–2017 by Xianbao Shen, Lei Kong, Yue Shi, Xinyue Cao, Xin Li, Bobo Wu, Hanyu Zhang, Zhiliang Yao

“…Therefore, accurately estimating the emissions from non-road mobile sources is essential to developing effective policies for improving air quality. Hence, this study established an inventory of nine air pollutants, viz., CO, NOx, HC, PM2.5, PM10, BC, OC, VOCs, and SO2, emitted by four types of non-road mobile sources, viz., construction machinery, agricultural machinery, vessels, and diesel locomotives, in China for the period 1990–2017. …”
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How Do Temporal and Geographical Kernels Differ in Reflecting Regional Disparities? Insights from a Case Study in China by Chunzhu Wei, Xufeng Liu, Wei Chen, Lupan Zhang, Ruixia Chao, Wei Wei

“…These insights contribute to the development of targeted and dynamic policies for promoting balanced and sustainable regional growth.…”
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Danish mothers of young children adhere less to international physical activity guidelines compared with mothers of older children by Solvej Videbæk Bueno, Sebastian Deisting Skejø, Rasmus Oestergaard Nielsen, Knud Ryom, Per Kallestrup, Peter Elsborg, Christina Bjørk Petersen, Julie Sandell Jacobsen

“…The findings of the present study suggest a need for improving interventions and policies to enhance physical activity levels in mothers, especially mothers of infants and toddlers.…”
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Islamic Religious Education Learning Strategies for Inclusion Students at Muhammadiyah High School by Fadhilla Nangroe Anggraini, Triono Ali Mustofa, Abil Fida Muhammad Qois Al Hadi

“…The implications of this study highlight the importance of intensive training for teachers, the development of more adaptive curricula, and educational policies that support inclusive learning in formal schools. …”
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Comparing the Global Tariff and Actual Costs of Surgeries at Imam Khomeini Hospital Affiliated with Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences by Jamil Sadeghifar, Nasim Eyvani, GHasem Rajabi Vasukolai, Naser Farhamand Moghadam, Shahram Ekhtyari

“…These have become priority, vital policies. This study was conducted to compare the recorded costs in patient files with the approved global tariffs for surgeries at Imam Khomeini Hospital in Kermanshah. …”
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Assessing the Feasibility of Using a Multiplex Serological Assay to Conduct Serosurveillance for Malaria Exposure in Deployed Military Personnel by Sidhartha Chaudhury, Jessica S. Bolton, Edwin Kamau, Elke S. Bergmann-Leitner

“…The study demonstrated the feasibility of implementing a multiplex serology approach for conducting serosurveillance for Anopheles vector exposure and Plasmodium parasite exposure in samples collected following military deployments and its potential to support public health policies.…”
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Winter Wheat Yield Prediction Using Satellite Remote Sensing Data and Deep Learning Models by Hongkun Fu, Jian Lu, Jian Li, Wenlong Zou, Xuhui Tang, Xiangyu Ning, Yue Sun

“…Accurate crop yield prediction is crucial for formulating agricultural policies, guiding agricultural management, and optimizing resource allocation. …”
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Sexual violence victimisation and response among university students in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol by Sylvia Kaaya, Rehema Chande Mallya, Marie Lindkvist, Ester Steven Mzilangwe, Faustine Kyungu Nkulu Kalengayi

“…However, no review has been retrieved from the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Database, Cochrane Library or Ovid examining evidence synthesis on prevalence, risk factors, victims and perpetrators, policies, laws and universities responses to SV in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). …”
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Spatial Dynamics of Specialized and Sophisticated Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises on New High-Quality Productive Forces from an Evolutionary Economic Geography Perspective by Huibo Zhong, Mingwei Chu, Yuhang Xia, Keyu Zhai, Xing Gao

“…This study provides a theoretical framework for understanding regional disparities in NHPF development through SpecSof SMEs and offers empirical evidence to inform region-specific policies and spatial planning strategies.…”
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Cannabis use among youth in Canada: a scoping review protocol by Shelley L Craig, Toula Kourgiantakis, Judith Logan, Eunjung Lee, Charmaine C Williams, Travonne Edwards, Ragave Vicknarajah, Monique Simon-Tucker

“…Updated research will inform policies, public education strategies and evidence-based programming. …”
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Multiaircraft Optimal 4D Trajectory Planning Using Logical Constraints by Dinesh B. Seenivasan, Alberto Olivares, Ernesto Staffetti

“…This paper studies the trajectory planning problem for multiple aircraft with logical constraints in disjunctive form which arise in modeling passage through waypoints, distance-based and time-based separation constraints, decision-making processes, conflict resolution policies, no-fly zones, or obstacle or storm avoidance. …”
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Good governance strategy in maintaining the national interest of state defense: a study in the North Natuna sea region by Theo L Sambuaga, Amarulla Octavian, Asep Adang Supriyadi, I. Gede Sumertha

“…Good governance comprises the central government's coordination and collaboration with the local government of Riau Islands Province, where the North Natuna Sea is located, and how well this local government meets its population's requirements in accordance with central government policies. The state defends the South China Sea using physical power and soft power diplomacy, which inspired this research (soft power). …”
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Aging and urban innovation: a human capital perspective by Jinghang Cui, Jinghang Cui, Rong Zhou, K. Jason Crandall, K. Jason Crandall, Mingxuan Cui, Ruirui Bai, Ruirui Bai, Yi Jia

“…Overcoming these obstacles necessitates strategic investments in human capital and policies that support innovation. It is imperative for policymakers to implement recommendations that address population aging and encourage innovation in order to navigate the challenges posed by an aging population and promote a vibrant and dynamic economy.…”
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Trends in Moisture Index, Farmland Area, and Their Combined Effects on Grain Production in Northern China by Qingshui Lu, Zhiqiang Gao, Xinliang Xu, Jicai Ning, Xiaoli Bi

“…China policies and Grain-for-Green Project have led to changes in farmland area and grain production. …”
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Climate Change Hotspots Identification in China through the CMIP5 Global Climate Model Ensemble by Huanghe Gu, Zhongbo Yu, Jigan Wang, Qin Ju, Chuanguo Yang, Chuanhao Fan

“…Our results can contribute to the designing of national and cross-national adaptation and mitigation policies.…”
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Research on Groundwater Drought and Sustainability in Badain Jaran Desert and Surrounding Areas Based on GRACE Satellite by Xiaojun Liu, Naiang Wang, Yixin Wang, Nan Meng, Yuchen Wang, Bin Qiao, Rongzhu Lu, Dan Yang

“…These findings provide valuable insights for formulating more effective groundwater resource management policies and promoting sustainable development in arid regions.…”
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Digital Competence of Rural Teachers in Depopulated Regions of Spain: A Bibliometric Review by Pablo Fernández-Arias, María Sánchez-Jiménez, Álvaro Antón-Sancho, María Nieto-Sobrino, Diego Vergara

“…In addition, they point to the importance of developing specific policies and programs in Europe as well as providing training opportunities and ongoing support to ensure that teachers in rural contexts can acquire or strengthen their digital competence, thereby improving the quality of education in these areas.…”
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Developing and evaluating a translanguaging-multiliteracies learning design (LDTMP) for student agency in a college English course in China by Jie Zhou, Jie Zhou, Sze Seau Lee, Sze Seau Lee, Si Na Kew

“…The significance of student agency is emphasized as it enables students to take control of their learning process, aligning with the goals of lifelong learning and active citizenship advocated by policies in China. The research employs Design-Based Research (DBR), a method that involves three phases: (1) preliminary research to establish a theoretical foundation, (2) iterative prototype development and classroom implementation, and (3) the formalization of research and design principles. …”
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