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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The Effect of Leverage, Financial Distress, and Transfer Pricing on Tax Avoidance (Empirical Study on Energy Sector Manufacturing Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange f... by Seffi Aulia Dinda Pratiwi, Fauzan Fauzan

“…This study also considers the potential influence of regulatory changes and economic events during the study period, including tax reforms and shifts in government policies that may have affected tax behavior. The results indicate that leverage plays an essential role in shaping tax avoidance strategies, whereas financial distress and transfer pricing do not directly affect tax avoidance behaviors in the context of energy sector companies during the specified period. …”
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Land use cover changes abated terrestrial ecosystem carbon sink in China during the past four decades by Xueqing Jiang, Jinxun Liu, Changhui Peng, Huai Chen, Le Wang, Dongxue Yu, Qiuan Zhu

“…Our findings may help guide policies to regulate land use in order to help China achieve carbon neutrality in the future.…”
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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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Walkability and physical activity: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis by Giancarlo Bazarele Machado Bruno, Felipe Mendes Delpino, Antônio Azambuja Miragem, Leandro André Vieira Olsson, Elza Daniel de Mello

“…With the expected results, we hope that the knowledge will be useful to encourage the implementation of public policies for walkability in the neighborhood to increase physical activity levels. …”
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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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The determinants of life quality in African countries: Moderating role of CO2 emissions and health expenditures by Nazife Özge Beşer, Meral Çabaş, Süleyman Uğurlu, Cosimo Magazzino

“…Expanding the use of renewable energy, adopting policies to reduce environmental pollution, and integrating green technologies into industry are necessary.…”
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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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Mental health and psychological resilience amid the spread of the Omicron variant: a comparison between China and Korea by Chenyuan Qin, Minjung Lee, Jie Deng, Yubin Lee, Myoungsoon You, Jue Liu, Jue Liu, Jue Liu

“…Results remained robust in all models.ConclusionChinese and Korean populations reported a high prevalence of mental distress with variations in different characteristics, indicating practical implications for developing tailored mental health policies and services in the context of large public health events.…”
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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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FINANCIAL RESILIENCE AMONG WOMEN SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE IN MALAYSIA DURING AND AFTER COVID-19: THE ROLE OF ISLAMIC SOCIAL FINANCE by Nur Farhah Mahadi, Muhammad-Bashir Owolabi Yusuf, Salina Kassim, Syarah Syahira Binti Mohd Yusoff

“…., identifying factors shaping the financial resilience of women-owned SMEs in Malaysia during and beyond the pandemic, assessing the effectiveness of Islamic social finance instruments in fostering financial resilience for these businesses, and formulating recommendations for effective policies that strengthen the financial resilience of women-owned SMEs, enabling them to navigate future pandemics more effectively. …”
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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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