CAUSAL RELATIONSHIP AMONGST CORPORATE LONG-TERM FINANCING DECISIONS: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE OF LISTED NIGERIAN MANUFACTURING FIRMS by Jeremiah Babajide OPALEKE

“… Considering the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic amongst other present global economic challenges on the growing Nigerian manufacturing firms, this study is conducted to offer useful information to corporate executives and economic policy makers on the importance of the relationship between a firm’s investment, financing and dividend payout choices (the corporate long-term financial decisions). …”
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Status and associations of transition shock among nursing students during clinical practice: A cross-sectional study. by Yinying Tang, Xiuwen Chen, Yuying Liao, Tingyu Zheng, Yao Xiao, Yunhui You

“…<h4>Conclusion and implications for nursing policy</h4>Nursing students experience moderate transition shock, with attitude towards nursing as a key influencing factor. …”
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Budget Impact Analysis of Treatment Flow Optimization in Epilepsy Patients: Estimating Potential Impacts with Increased Referral Rate to Specialized Care by Masaki Iwasaki, Takashi Saito, Akiko Tsubota, Tatsunori Murata, Yuta Fukuoka, Kazutaka Jin

“…**Conclusion:** This study highlights that any policy decision-making for referral optimization to specialized care in appropriate epilepsy patients would be feasible with a cost-savings or very few budget impacts. …”
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Analysis of Contributing Factors to Stunting in Poso Regency: A Perspective from the Special Stunting Handling Index by Nurfatimah Nurfatimah, Sumiaty Sumiaty, Kadar Ramadhan, Taqwin Taqwin, I Putu Suiraoka

“…The study emphasizes the need for targeted educational programs by healthcare professionals, policy-driven nutritional support initiatives, and community-based awareness campaigns to effectively address stunting in Poso Regency.…”
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Politik Pembaruan Hukum Pidana Berkarakter Pancasila by Alam Suryo Laksono Alam, B. Patmawanti

“…Pembaruan Politik Hukum Pidana Nasional yang mengedepankan nilai-nilai Pancasila melalui Kebijakan hukum pidana atau penal policy adalah sebagai usaha untuk membentuk hukum pidana (kriminalisasi) yang sesuai dengan norma hukum yang bersumber dari norma-norma dan nilai-nilai hukum nasional serta hukum tradisional sehingga terwujud keserasian antara kehidupan lahir dan batin. …”
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On the implications of artificial intelligence methods for feature engineering in reliability sector with computer knowledge graph by Heling Jiang, Yongping Xia, Changjie Yu, Zhao Qu, Huaiyong Li

“…To improve operational efficiency and lower long-term maintenance costs, policy ideas include standardizing data collection techniques, investing in real-time monitoring systems, and implementing machine learning-based predictive maintenance across industries.…”
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A cross-sectional study of essential surgical, obstetric, and anaesthesia care capacity in the public sector in Fiji. by Ashneel Sundar, Jope Makutu, Ifereimi Waqainabete, Grace Zhang, Jemesa Tudravu, Josese Turagava, Kiki Maoate, Rajeev Patel, Rennie Xinrui Qin

“…This is due to more OR space and functioning, specialist post creation, and outreach services to SDHs. Policy recommendations include upgrading key SDHs with essential SOA care capacity, growing the SOA workforce, strengthening facility maintenance and climate resilience, and strengthening outreach programs. …”
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Techno-economic assessment of hydrogen application in cereal crop farming by Katumwesigye Anthony, Magnus Hellström, Jonas Spohr

“…In conclusion, while decentralized hydrogen production can contribute to emission reductions in cereal crop farming, further research and policy support are essential to improve its feasibility and sustainability.…”
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Patient safety culture: Insights from a cross-sectional study among healthcare professionals by Vijay K. Tadia, Neelam Kotwal, Rahul S. Jalaunia

“…Conclusions: The study presented with a plethora of outcomes that can be used for promoting safe healthcare. A policy for continuous improvement should be implemented to ensure the culture of safe and sustainable patient care.…”
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Investigating the Effects of Non-Standard Dialects on the Written Competency of Setswana Home Language Grade 10 Learners by Koketso Botlholo

“…The study findings will provide insights to the Department of Education about the challenges that Setswana L1 learners encounter that prevent them from excelling in written competency of the Setswana home language. This will help in policy implementation.…”
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Analisis Masalah Dan Solusi Live Streaming Shopping: Tinjauan Literatur Sistematis by Nandhita Zefania Maharani, Betty Purwandari, Imairi Eitiveni, Erisva Hakiki Purwaningsih

“…Hasil penelitian ini akan menampilkan tabel yang merangkum teori yang digunakan, dampak yang menjadi fokus penelitian, serta masalah dan solusi yang terkait dengan lima proses utama dalam live streaming shopping, yaitu product promotion, merchant’s proposition, platform features, purchase decision, dan policy development. Selain itu, penelitian ini juga akan mengusulkan strategi pemasaran yang dapat diadopsi oleh penjual berdasarkan temuan dari penelitian sebelumnya. …”
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Enhancing adsorption efficiency for camouflage clothing through activated carbon and inorganic composite coatings by Kittiphop Promdee, Doungkamon Phihusut, Apisake Monthienvichienchai, Natthapong Monarumit

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Biofortification and fortification of wheat flour: Qualitative analysis for implementation and acceptance. by Rahima Yasin, Zahra A Padhani, Mushtaque Mirani, Muhammad Khan Jamali, Mahwish Memon, Sana Khatoon, Riya Rai, Areeba Rahman, Anushka Attaullahjan, Jai K Das

“…Mass awareness campaigns, education and government incentives could bridge the gaps present and encourage wider adoption of bio-fortified and fortified wheat flour. Policy makers and communities can draw on the recommendations made in this paper to introduce and promote zinc bio-fortified and zinc-fortified flour in settings where zinc deficiency is prevalent.…”
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Federated Reinforcement Learning in Stock Trading Execution: The FPPO Algorithm for Information Security by Haogang Feng, Yue Wang, Shida Zhong, Tao Yuan, Zhi Quan

“…This paper presents the Federated Proximal Policy Optimization (FPPO) algorithm, an adaptive trade execution framework that leverages joint reinforcement learning. …”
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Exploring the distribution and fate of bisphenol A in an aquatic microcosm combined with a multimedia model by Dan Liu, Guodong Kang, Yixi Zhang, Lili Shi, Bo Ma, Shenghu Zhang, Guojian Lu

“…Bisphenol A (BPA), a well-known endocrine-disrupting chemical, has garnered significant attention in environmental science and policy. BPA can enter the aquatic environment through different routes, posing potential risks even at a low concentration. …”
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Assessment of Land Use and Land Cover Changes in Afi River Forest Reserve Cross River State, Nigeria by C. I. Duru, U. D. Chima, C. Fredrick

“…Furthermore, continuous monitoring of LULC changes is vital for informing adaptive management strategies and implementing effective policy interventions.…”
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The Relationship Between Culture and the Modifiable Risk Factors of Dementia Among Indigenous Peoples in Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand: A Scoping Review Protocol by Brittany Skov, Angela M. Ashley, Ishaq Malik, Hannah Storrs, Elaine Toombs, Christopher J. Mushquash

“…Findings may help to inform Indigenous health promotion initiatives, policy, future research, and clinical practice. Scoping Review Registration: Open Science Framework ( https://osf.io/3ykdr ).…”
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Comparing apples with apples: A proposed taxonomy for "Community Health Workers" and other front-line health workers for international comparisons. by Stephen Hodgins, Uta Lehmann, Henry Perry, Nicholas Leydon, Kerry Scott, Smisha Agarwal, Hannah Marcus, Rajani Ved, Elijah Olivas, Madeleine Ballard, Dickson Mbewe, Margaret Odera, Sherlie Petit Homme, Benard Otieno, Pasipano Wutete, Angeline Chikumba, Prossy Muyingo, John Kyakuha, Emmanuel Harcourt, Morseda Chowdhury, David Musoke, Thadee Niyoyitungira, Abimbola Olaniran, John Koku-Awoonor Williams, Lívia Milena Barbosa de Deus E Méllo, Romário Correia Dos Santos, Isabela Cardoso de Matos Pinto, Ram Shrestha, Salim Sadruddin, Melanie Morrow, Eric Sarriot, Maryse Kok, Bhanu Pratap

“…Building on ILO and WHO classifications and standards, a further clarification of terms and a taxonomy is proposed, with the intention of contributing to clearer communication and shared understanding and, ultimately, sounder community health policy, program planning, and implementation; and more substantial progress towards Universal Health Coverage.…”
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Balancing between being the most valuable player (MVP) and passing the ball: a qualitative study of support when living with chronic pain in Sweden by Markus Saarijärvi, Sara Wallström, Inger Ekman, Mari Lundberg, Veronica Lilja, Vivi-Anne Segertoft

“…Our findings may be useful for policy-makers, managers and clinical professionals when planning and performing care for persons with chronic pain. …”
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Understanding the causes of intravenous medication administration errors in hospitals: a qualitative critical incident study by Darren M Ashcroft, Richard N Keers, Jonathan Cooke, Steven D Williams

“…Transcribed interviews were analysed using the Framework approach and emerging themes were categorised according to Reason's model of accident causation.Results In total, 21 intravenous MAEs were discussed containing 23 individual active failures which included slips and lapses (n=11), mistakes (n=8) and deliberate violations of policy (n=4). Each active failure was associated with a range of error and violation provoking conditions. …”
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