Spatial Transformation of the Higher Education System: Threats and Challenges to Single-Industry Towns by I. D. Turgel, L. L. Bozhko, M. I. Balyberdin

“…A conclusion is made about the need for comprehensive solutions regarding the development of higher education in single-industry towns that combine both national mechanisms for achieving national goals and the toolkits of regional, industrial, educational, and corporate policies.…”
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Quantifying forest disturbance regimes within caribou (Rangifer tarandus) range in British Columbia by James C. Maltman, Nicholas C. Coops, Gregory J. M. Rickbeil, Txomin Hermosilla, A. Cole Burton

“…Our results provide a detailed understanding of the polygonal disturbance regimes affecting caribou in BC at the herd scale, and highlight the need for effective implementation of policies aimed at preserving caribou habitat.…”
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Changes and their effects on working and daily life time use allocation between work-from-home and office work days during the telework period: insights from the survey in Japan by Eri Aoki, Eri Aoki, Ai Hiramatsu, Keisuke Hanaki

“…In contrast, the “Unsuitable for WFH” group faced increased office-day workloads and reduced WFH productivity, indicating that telework’s effectiveness depends on job and individual characteristics.ConclusionThe findings highlight telework’s potential to enhance wellbeing and sustainability but also underscore the need for tailored policies that address diverse job requirements and personal characteristics. …”
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Hypertension Management in Brazil: Usual Practice in Primary Care—A Meta-Analysis by Rafael V. Picon, Juvenal S. Dias-da-Costa, Flavio D. Fuchs, Maria Teresa A. Olinto, Niteesh K. Choudhry, Sandra C. Fuchs

“…Knowing the usual clinical practice is relevant for evaluations in health care and economic policies of management of hypertension. This study aimed to describe the usual management of hypertension in the Brazilian primary healthcare system through a systematic review and meta-analysis. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of proteomic and biochemical responses of Daphnia magna to short-term exposure to polystyrene microplastic particles by Young Sang Kwon, Chang-Beom Park, Seung-Min Lee, Jin-Woo Park, Yeong-Jin Kim, Jong-Hwan Kim, Jong-Su Seo

“…This study emphasizes the urgency of understanding MP toxicity to guide environmental policies and conservation efforts aimed at mitigating the effects of plastic pollution.…”
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Economic Analysis of the Operation of a Hydropower Plant in a Wastewater Treatment Plant: Toruń, Poland by Paweł Tomczyk, Krzysztof Mastalerek, Karol Kociszewski, Wojciech Orzepowski, Mirosław Wiatkowski

“…The work can contribute to understanding the specifics of the operation of such facilities, which is consistent with, among others, the goals of sustainable development, climate and energy policies, or the circular economy.…”
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Exploring the relationship between corporate governance and firm value: evidence from LQ45 companies (2010-2014) by David David, Setyani Dwi Lestari, Adi Saputro

“…This study provides insights for investors to consider external factors and economic policies that may have a greater effect on firm value.…”
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Characterization and typology of goat production systems in the Southern Highlands of Peru by Emmanuel Alexander Sessarego, Fritz Carlos Trillo, David José Godoy, Walter Palomino-Guerrera, Juancarlos Alejandro Cruz

“…These findings highlight the need for targeted public policies to improve productivity and sustainability in goat farming within the Ica region.…”
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Predicting Energy and Emissions in Residential Building Stocks: National UBEM with Energy Performance Certificates and Artificial Intelligence by Carlos Beltrán-Velamazán, Marta Monzón-Chavarrías, Belinda López-Mesa

“…By providing reliable progress indicators for renovation policies, the methodology enhances compliance with EU directives and offers a scalable framework for monitoring decarbonization progress across Europe.…”
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The Trade-Offs and Constraints of Watershed Ecosystem Services: A Case Study of the West Liao River Basin in China by Ran Lyu, Meng Yuan, Xiao Fu, Mingfang Tang, Laiye Qu, Zheng Yin, Gang Wu

“…The research results provided a theoretical basis for the future development of regional ecological restoration and sustainable development policies.…”
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Pig herd management and infection transmission dynamics: a challenge for modellers by Sicard, Vianney, Picault, Sébastien, Andraud, Mathieu

“…Results highlighted the importance to account for spatial and temporal structuring and herd management policies in epidemiological models. Indeed, disease-related abortions, inducing reassignments of sows in different batches, was shown to enhance the transmission process, favouring the persistence of the virus at the herd level. …”
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Physicochemical dataset from Lima and Douro estuaries (Northwest Portugal)Zenodo by Vânia Freitas, C. Marisa R. Almeida, Sabrina M. Rodrigues, Rúben Pereira, Ana M. Gorito, Jacinto Cunha, Diogo M. Silva, Alexandre van Heerden, Sandra Ramos

“…Furthermore, such data are relevant to supporting the implementing of environmental policies, such as the EU Water Framework Directive for transitional waters.…”
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Sex differences in delivery and neonatal characteristics of new-borns from the “MAMI-MED” cohort by Roberta Magnano San Lio, Martina Barchitta, Andrea Maugeri, Elisabetta Campisi, Giuliana Favara, Claudia Ojeda Granados, Claudia La Mastra, Maria Clara La Rosa, Fabiola Galvani, Elisa Pappalardo, Carla Ettore, Giuseppe Ettore, Antonella Agodi

“…Understanding these sex-based differences is essential for tailored care and informed public health policies.MethodsThe present study aimed to delineate sex disparities in delivery and neonatal characteristics within the “MAMI MED” cohort, an ongoing prospective study involving mother–child pairs from Catania, Italy. …”
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Global review of zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) pollination: research approaches, distribution of pollinators and knowledge gaps by Isabelle Cristina Santos Magalhães, Gerlayne Teixeira de Souza, Marcelo da Rocha Souza, Isabella Hevely Silva Torquato, André Maurício Melo dos Santos, Cibele Cardoso Castro

“…Studies that summarize the knowledge about pollination of specific crops are relevant because they identify the distribution of pollinators, guide pollinator management and conservation policies, and highlight knowledge gaps. Zucchini is cultivated in several countries, and its production is essentially dependent on pollinators. …”
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A bibliometric analysis of smallholder farmers’ climate change adaptation challenges: a SADC region outlook by Dumisani Shoko Kori, Walter Musakwa, Clare Kelso

“…Practical implications – Effective design of adaptation policies should center on prioritizing the needs of the local people. …”
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Analysis of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Decisions in Amasya Province within the Framework of EIA Regulation and Examination of its Relationship with Economic Indicators by Nusret Çoban, Ayla Bilgin

“…In order to prevent environmental pollution and to utilize natural resources more efficiently, environmentally friendly policies have been developed in our country in accordance with international developments. …”
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Understanding pre-service teachers' intention to adopt and use artificial intelligence in Nigerian inclusive classrooms by Olufemi Timothy Adigun, Olufemi Timothy Adigun, Faisat Adeniran Tijani, Cynthy K. Haihambo, Simasiku Limbo Enock

“…Technological self-efficacy did, however, have a significant positive and indirect contribution to the effect of performance expectancy and social influence on the pre-service teachers' behavioral intention to adopt and use AI for inclusive education teaching, based on their technological self-efficacy.DiscussionThe implication of findings of this study points to the exigency of a need to strengthen institutional policies and teacher preparation curricula in a manner that would advance the infusion of the use of artificial intelligence for teaching of learners with special needs.…”
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A New Trend in Cryptographic Information Security for Industry 5.0: A Systematic Review by Zaffar Ahmed Shaikh, Fahima Hajjej, Yeter Demir Uslu, Serhat Yuksel, Hasan Dincer, Roobaea Alroobaea, Abdullah M. Baqasah, Uma Chinta

“…The main goals of this paper’s systematic review, which covers the entire process of privacy protection and security, are to introduce cryptographic IS for Industry 5.0 (the Fifth Industrial Revolution) as a comprehensive solution that provides regulatory compliance and IS policies in addition to the industrial goals. The review covers the four main areas: 1) recognizing the need for frameworks to be developed for a secure Industry 5.0 lifecycle; 2) emphasizing security guidelines, procedures, and countermeasures for Industry 5.0; 3) applying control, access, and availability in real-time; and 4) proposing a futuristic architecture for industrial information security. …”
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Determinants and Perception of Incest in Family Relationships in Uyo Capital City, Nigeria by Victoria Nkan, Enwongo Abasi Udofia, Deborah Uduk

“…This study provides a critical framework for developing policies aimed at preventing incest and promoting healthier family dynamics in Uyo and similar regions. …”
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Understanding Global Defense Budgeting Dynamics: A Systematic Literature Review on Economic and Geopolitical Factors by Muchamad Bachtiar, Irdam Ahmad, Zainal Abidin Sahabuddin, Trismadi

“…Understanding these dynamics is crucial for guiding national policies and strategies. Purpose: This study aims to analyze the intricate factors shaping military expenditures globally, with a focus on understanding the role of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, geopolitical tensions, and international political dynamics. …”
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