ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACTS OF BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF VIETNAMESE SMEs: EVIDENCE FROM THE ENTERPRISE SURVEY by Nguyễn Quốc Định

“…Based on the rigorous analysis, some possible recommendations are provided: (i) Expanding application of information technology in tax administration; (ii) Reducing complicated sub-licenses and administrative procedures; (iii) Reducing business risks of firms by establishing a specific business strategy and long-term vision; and (iv) Decreasing the chances of corruption by simplifying and rationalizing the regulatory loopholes as well as increasing transparency in making laws/policies.…”
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Important Things to Know about Medicare: Chapter Ten--Key Terms, Additional Resources, List of Handouts, and References by Amanda Terminello, Martie Gillen

“…The series will provide general information about Medicare, including the four major plans, supplemental policies, interactions with different types of insurance, and assistance programs. …”
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DETERMINANTS OF PROFITABILITY OF NIGERIAN DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS by Wasiu Abiodun Sanyaolu, Trimisiu Tunji Siynbola, Gbadebo Tirimisiyu Ogunmefun, Afeez Babatunde Makinde

“…Arising from the findings, the study recommends that government should initiate and execute economic policies that will improve the profitability of deposit money banks in Nigeria given the key role of the sector to the economy while banks should also manage their specific variables that are likely to improve profitability. …”
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Ouvrir le champ des possibles. Comment les pratiques paysagistes entrent en agriculture ? by Lolita Voisin, Amélie Cénet, Inès Génuite, Valérie Viaud

“…Rural subjects, and more specifically agricultural issues, seem to have recently gained ground in landscape thinking and are increasingly interesting young professionals and local players. Recent policies, such as the National Food Plan in 2019, the regular drives towards decentralisation, the health crisis in 2020-2021, the energy crisis and climate change seem to have accelerated this process. …”
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Influence of Globalization on the Transformation of Kazakh Traditions and Culture: A Case Study of Southern Kazakhstan by Makhpal Syzdykova, Zharkynbek Abikenov, Aigul Abdiramanova, Elmira Ilyassova

“…This study aims to explore the complex evolution of Turkic cultural identities within the framework of Soviet ideology, emphasizing the impact of Marxist–Leninist principles on historiography and cultural policies. The authors analyze the views of scholars and the public on traditional and innovative culture in the context of globalization and digitalization. …”
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Model-Based Graph Reinforcement Learning for Inductive Traffic Signal Control by Francois-Xavier Devailly, Denis Larocque, Laurent Charlin

“…We introduce MuJAM, an adaptive traffic signal control method which leverages model-based reinforcement learning to 1) extend recent generalization efforts (to road network architectures and traffic distributions) further by allowing a generalization to the controllers’ constraints (cyclic and acyclic policies), 2) improve performance and data efficiency over related model-free approaches, and 3) enable explicit coordination at scale for the first time. …”
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How does climate shock affect technology adoption in rice production? by Thai Phan Nguyen, Duc Kien Nguyen, Quang Dung Truong

“…Based on the findings, policies should prioritise promoting and implementing environmentally friendly farming methods that are customised to address specific climate-related difficulties.…”
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No Sinecure Acting as Public Intellectual in Education by Siebren Miedema

“…The author has earlier made a plea for educators acting as public intellectuals in society to counteract still influential neo-liberal tendencies in educational policies and practices. Against emphases on overstretched attention for measurable output and accountability in education, the aim of education in schools is formulated in terms of holistic personhood formation. …”
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Obstacles and Challenges to Gender Parity. Political Violence, Electoral System and Interculturalism by Laura Albaine

“…This study is a contribution to the debate about the adoption of gender parity policies in Latin America analyzing particular obstacles and challenges related to the implementation of this principle. …”

Metaverse: Technological evolution and social impact by Marković-Blagojević Marija, Radić Nikola, Cvjetković Milena

“…Through the evolution of virtual worlds and technological advancements, the Metaverse is becoming increasingly prevalent, offering richer socialization experiences and economic opportunities while simultaneously raising concerns about privacy, security, and media addiction. National policies and the attitudes of international organizations also play a crucial role in shaping the future of the Metaverse, with different countries having different strategies and priorities. …”
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“Go West Young Joan!” Mark Twain’s Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc (1896) by Jennifer Kilgore-Caradec

“…that did not hesitate to also critique American policies.…”
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H-2A Workers in Demand in the Ornamental Horticulture Industry by Xuan Wei, Benjamin L. Campbell, Hayk Khachatryan, Robin G. Brumfield

“…It guides industry stakeholders to monitor changes in immigration policies and labor regulations, including the H-2A program and to adjust labor management practices accordingly. …”
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Important Things to Know about Medicare: Chapter Nine--How should I decide how I want to get my Medicare? by Amanda Terminello, Martie Gillen

“…The series will provide general information about Medicare, including the four major plans, supplemental policies, interactions with different types of insurance, and assistance programs. …”
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Careers: workers’ perceptions of organisational support for their professional growth by Júlio Fernando da Silva, Janaina Faria Fidelis Borges, Amyra Moyzes Sarsur, Simone Costa Nunes, Wilson Aparecido Costa de Amorim

“…The research included analysing organisational policies and practices, as well as recognising the importance of workers’ views regarding these phenomena. …”

Important Things to Know about Medicare: Chapter Seven--How does my other insurance work with Medicare? Who pays first? by Amanda Terminello, Martie Gillen

“…The series will provide general information about Medicare, including the four major plans, supplemental policies, interactions with different types of insurance, and assistance programs. …”
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Destruction of Serbian national identity and state in the past hundred years by Bodin Milenko M.

“…The need is articulated for formulating public policies aimed at improving the public discourse on the analyzed phenomena.…”
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DETERMINANTS OF PROFITABILITY OF NIGERIAN DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS by Wasiu Abiodun Sanyaolu, Trimisiu Tunji Siynbola, Gbadebo Tirimisiyu Ogunmefun, Afeez Babatunde Makinde

“…Arising from the findings, the study recommends that government should initiate and execute economic policies that will improve the profitability of deposit money banks in Nigeria given the key role of the sector to the economy while banks should also manage their specific variables that are likely to improve profitability. …”
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Economic Voting or Class Voting? An Analysis of the Factors Driving Incumbent Vote Choice by Andreea Stancea, Cecilia Ciocîrlan, Rebeca Cojocaru, Daniela Gîlca

“…Leveraging political science research, it investigates how distinct economic experiences and challenges across social classes shape perceptions of the economy and incumbent policies, influencing electoral choices. The paper seeks to answer three critical questions: the impact of economic perceptions on voting for the incumbent, the interaction between social class and economic perceptions on voting behavior, and how social class moderates this relationship. …”
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Pourquoi croire au modèle du développement territorial au Maghreb ? Une approche critique by Kirsten Koop, Pierre-Antoine Landel, Bernard Pecqueur

“…We particularly analyse the two preconditions for the revealing of specific territorial resources: the decentralisation processes of North African public policies and the capacity of local actors to participate at territorial governance systems.…”
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Important Things to Know about Medicare: Chapter Eight--What if I need help paying my health care and prescription drug costs? by Amanda Terminello, Martie Gillen

“…The series will provide general information about Medicare, including the four major plans, supplemental policies, interactions with different types of insurance, and assistance programs. …”
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