The effects of commercialisation on urban heritage in Tianjin: a study of citizens’ livelihood in the Five Avenues (Wudadao) historical district by Xiaochen Liu

“…Through mixed-method research—primarily relying on qualitative interviews with local stakeholders concerning the patterns of local conservation challenges and transformations in citizens’ livelihoods, quantitative data collection on tourist motivations and frequency, and a review of conservation policy—this article aims to determine not only how to balance commercialisation with conservation efforts but also how to cocreate social value with citizens to ensure both economic vitalities and to protect historical authenticity and integrity. …”
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PUBLIC RELATIONS STRATEGIES AND THE MANAGEMENT OF DISASTER RISK BEYOND FLOOD IN NIGERIA by SIMON REAZANYI SHEYIGARI

“…The study recommends the integration of PR into DRR policy frameworks, the utilization of social media platforms for risk communication, and the establishment of partnerships with media organizations and community groups. …”
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THE EFFECT OF FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON RENEWABLE ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN CAMEROON by Nguiffo Joel Salomon, Etoa Etoa Jean Bosco

“…So, the authorities and policy makers have made great efforts to achieve this. …”
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THE EFFECT OF SOCIAL PROGRESS AND EDUCATION ON CORRUPTION: A CONTINGENCY THEORY PERSPECTIVE by Hatidža Jahić, Merima Činjarević

“…This study emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach in formulating anti-corruption policies and provides implications for policy-making to reduce corruption. …”
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Transimperial Sociology: A Peripheral Dictatorship at the Centre of Late Colonial Social-Scientific Cooperation Between Empires by Ágoas Frederico

“…This text presents a thick description of Portuguese colonial science policy and diplomacy during the era of decolonization with a focus on the social sciences. …”
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Impacts of heatwaves on electricity reliability: Evidence from power outage data in China by Jing Liang, Yueming (Lucy) Qiu, Bo Wang, Xingchi Shen, Shangwei Liu

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The concept of vulnerability and its relation to equality in the context of human rights: cases from climate change, anti-discrimination and asylum by Monika Mayrhofer, Margit Ammer, Katrin Wladasch

“…Second, the results of three case studies from different policy and legal fields will be presented. The first case study focuses on the role of vulnerability in UN human rights documents on climate change and mobility, the second case study on the role of vulnerability in the anti-discrimination case law of European courts, and the third case study on the concept of vulnerability in Austrian asylum procedures. …”
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Predictors of smartphone addiction and its effect on quality of life: a cross-sectional study among the young adults in Bangladesh by Zubair Ahmed Ratan, Anne-Maree Parrish, Mohammad Saud Alotaibi, Hassan Hosseinzadeh

“…This study has significant implications for designing prevention pro-grams and policy development in relation to predictors of SA and its effect on HRQoL.…”
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A panoptic view of the South African wealth tax by Asheer Jaywant Ram

“…The findings are relevant to the exploration of similar taxes in other jurisdictions and provide a means for the critical evaluation of the motives behind tax policy decisions made by governments.…”
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MEDIATING EFFECT OF INTERNAL AUDITORS’ ETHICAL CONDUCT ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN USAGE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT, AND INTERNA... by Nura Badamasi, Adura Binti Ahmad

“…Also, this study has implication to support management, shareholders and other policy makers in addressing ineffectiveness and corrupt practices in the Nigerian MDAs. …”
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The intersection of Christian education and philosopher-feminist thought: Addressing child marriage in Indonesia by Alfonso Munte

“…The findings indicate that Christianity and government policy on health are inextricably linked, as health is a divine mandate for humanity to fulfil its responsibilities. …”
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Hybrid intelligent optimization strategy of battery swapping station for electric vehicles based on reinforcement learning by Hongwei Yi, Huan Zhang, Jianghong Li, Yanling Zhao

“…In this paper, a mixed intelligent optimization strategy combining the proximal policy optimization (PPO) algorithm from reinforcement learning and the goat swarm optimization (GSO) algorithm is proposed. …”
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“My Polish is dying, and I'm really upset about it”: First language experiences of the 1.5 generation of immigrants in Ireland by Patricia Toth, Emma Riordan

“…The findings of this study can contribute to the emerging field of research in first language attrition and may have implications for the development and implementation of language maintenance policy such as those outlined in Ireland’s Strategy for Foreign Languages in Education 2017-2026: Languages Connect (Department of Education and Skills, 2017). …”
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FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: THEORETICAL DISCOURSE by Hamisu Ibrahim

“… The study of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and transfer of technology have been a great interest area for academics, policy makers and industries in both developed and developing countries. …”
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DESERTIFICATION IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: A STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF DESERTIFICATION ON YOBE STATE by FAITH NKECHI EBORKA

“…The paper suggests that the government and people of Yobe State should embrace safer agricultural practices that can preserve the fertility of the soil, and also pursue an aggressive policy of water management and preservation in the state. …”
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Roof renewal disparities widen the equity gap in residential wildfire protection by Sebastian Reining, Moritz Wussow, Chad Zanocco, Dirk Neumann

“…Homes in DACs have 28% fewer roof renewals than non-DACs and post-wildfire, non-DAC homes have more than twice the increase in renewals (+17%) compared to DAC homes (+7%). Our research offers policy insights for narrowing this equity gap in renewals for wildfire-prone areas. …”
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EFFECT OF MICRO CREDIT FINANCE ON WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN CROSS RIVER STATE by Helen Walter Mboto, Takon Samuel Manyo, Nkamare Stephen Ekpo, Effiong Okon Asuquo

“…Also, managerial skills enhancement should be broadened to include knowledge and skills competencies for gender analysis in policy. …”
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Internal Control and Budget Implementation in Kabale District Uganda by Eton, Marus, Caroline Murezi, Fabian, Mwosi, Benard, Patrick Ogwel

“…Segregation of duties and periodical evaluation of staff were low. The policy makers at Kabale district local governments demonstrate oversight to implementation of planned activities just for the sake, otherwise, proposed projects were poorly coordinated and in some cases abandoned before completion. …”
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Influence of Poverty on Female Youth Prostitution in Uganda: The Experiences of Young Women Residing in Kigongi Ward, Kabale Municipality. by Mbabazi, Ruth, Adebayo, Sanni T

“…And there is no supportive empowerment policy that can alleviate poverty. Recommendation:People from developing nations must be given legal chances to migrate, with consideration for the economic interests of both the receiving nation and the immigrants themselves.…”
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Contribution of Cash Management practices on Performance of Ankole Farmers Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization Rubindi Branch-Mbarara District. by Akankwasa, Alex, Akakikunda, Teddy, Ntirandekura, Moses, Masiko, Caroline Murezi, Nyesigire, Jolly

“…The managers of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations need to introduce better policies about cash management practices with the aim of boosting their liquidity and sustainability. …”
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