THE EFFECT OF ACTIVATING THE FOUNDATIONS OF SCENARIO THINKING IN INCREASING THE PERFORMANCE OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS by Башир Гессаби, Муса Гессаби

“…There are not many organizations that are interested in analyzing the internal work system. economic and political variables directly and indirectly affect the strategic alternatives of organizations, which prompted many of them to develop alternative strategic options to confront these changes, by creating a set of possible scenarios in order to adapt in the face of obstacles and likely developments in the work environment in a more flexible and efficient manner. …”
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Covid-19 And Performance of Selected Non-Governmental Organizations in Kabale District, Uganda. by Karungi, Molly

“…The researcher made a conclusion that NGOs in Kabale District were actively involved in community development initiatives, advocacy and the promotion of human rights, political and economic empowerment. The major conclusion was that the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on networking and funding activities of organizations, as a majority of respondents agreed that networking was not possible and funds were diverted to other activities. …”
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Effect of Population Growth on Climate Change in Nyakishenyi Sub-County Rukungiri District Uganda. by Arinda, Nicholus

“…The study recommended integrating comprehensive, inclusive actions across social, economic, environmental, and political spheres to sustain SDG achievements beyond 2030. …”
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Public Procurement Practices and Service Delivery: A Case of Kisoro District Local Government. by Nyiramfite, Emily

“…In light of these findings, it was recommended that the government should invest more in the will to expand the political capacity necessary to implement and enforce the very comprehensive procurement regulations and prepare a proper and comprehensive procurement legal framework and that the government, in its bid to develop Uganda, should focus on fighting corruption in public procurement, which manifests itself in bribery of evaluation and tender board members, facility payments, embezzlement, influence peddling, favoritism, and conflict of interest. …”
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Portrayal of Tradition and Culture in the Novel the Moon also Sets by Osi Ogbu. by Tusiimeruhanga, Brendah

“…His works especially The Moon Also Sets reflected the social and political upheavals of postcolonial Nigeria portraying the nation's struggle with the legacies of colonialism and the challenges of modernization. …”
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Factors Hindering the Proper Management of Academic Libraries in Kabale Municipality: A Case Study of the Uganda Martyrs University Kabale Campus Library. by Oliva, Arineitwe

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Fiscal Decentralisation and the Performance of Health Sector in Kabale District, Uganda. by Ali Khamis, Hashir

“…First, the decentralization process requires adequate political and institutional environments. Second, a sufficient degree of expenditure decentralization seems necessary to obtain favorable outcomes. …”
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Performance Management Innovations and Local Government Employees Performance in Kabale District: A case Study of Kabale District Local Government Administration. by Alex, Museveni

“…The study found out that performance management innovations employed to improve employee’s performance include Various Acts and statutory guidelines ,Local governments need for constant feedback from service-users , The White Paper on Local Government, conforming to Integrated Development Plan (IDP) framework , broader framework in place to improve financial management in local government and development of a guide, that performance management innovations have improved employee’s performance in the following ways: Review of the performance of staff, regular review meetings have increased, targets have been maintained, submission of reports, that the Challenges met during the implementation of performance management innovations are, Difficulty in measuring performance, The lack of clear roles and responsibilities, Political factors, non-performance culture and Organizational factors. …”
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Prevalence of Trypanosoma congolense and Trypanosoma vivax in Lira District, Uganda by Aziz, Katabazi, Adamu, Almustapha Aliero, Sarah, Gift Witto, Martin, Odoki, Simon Peter, Musinguzi

“…Northern Uganda has been politically unstable with no form of vector control in place. …”
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Journal of Health and Social Sciences: A reputable, DOAJ-indexed, free, open access journal by Francesco Chirico

“…JHSS is pure because it is free of any political or economic pressures; it is propelled by highly passionate, enthusiastic, competent contributing researchers and their tireless work. …”
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The impact of trauma and how to intervene: a narrative review of psychotraumatology over the past 15 years by Miranda Olff, Irma Hein, Ananda B. Amstadter, Cherie Armour, Marianne Skogbrott Birkeland, Eric Bui, Marylene Cloitre, Anke Ehlers, Julian D. Ford, Talya Greene, Maj Hansen, Nathaniel G. Harnett, Debra Kaminer, Catrin Lewis, Alessandra Minelli, Barbara Niles, Nicole R. Nugent, Neil Roberts, Matthew Price, Anthony N. Reffi, Soraya Seedat, Antonia V. Seligowski, Anka A. Vujanovic

“…Symptom presentation, prevalence, and course, in response to traumatic experiences, differ depending on individuals’ age and developmental phase, sex/gender, sociocultural and environmental contexts, and systemic socio-political forces. Early interventions have the potential to prevent acute posttraumatic stress reactions from escalating to a PTSD diagnosis whether delivered in the golden hours or weeks after trauma. …”
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Examining the integration of refugees into the national health system in Uganda: an analysis using the policy triangle framework by Henry Komakech, Shatha Elnakib, Lama Bou Karroum, Evelyn Nyachwo, Winnie Adoch, Sarah Sali, Godfrey Goddie Okeny, Christopher Garimoi Orach

“…The findings shed light on the importance of collaboration between stakeholders, mobilization of legal and political frameworks to shape the integration of refugee health services into the national health system, and the importance of ensuring that high-level commitments translate to action and development plans at local levels.…”
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Renewable energy consumption, institutional quality and life expectancy in EU countries: a cointegration analysis by Anca-Florentina Vatamanu, Mihaela Onofrei, Elena Cigu, Florin Oprea

“…Abstract Background Although some socioeconomic, environmental, and political factors could impact life expectancy, the economic literature loses sight of the relationship between the widespread adoption of renewable energy technologies and their potential effect on global life expectancy. …”
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What motivates West African cocoa farmers to value trees? Taking the 4 W approach to the heart of the field by Marie Ruth Dago, Irié Casimir Zo‐Bi, Isaac Kouamé Konan, Aimé Kouadio Kouassi, Stéphane Guei, Patrick Jagoret, Anny Estelle N'Guessan, Elsa Sanial, Chloé Tankam, Soulemane Traoré, Bruno Hérault

“…The level of specialization or diversification in cocoa farmers' motivations is significantly influenced by their knowledge of tree species and cocoa tree density, with knowledgeable farmers exhibiting greater diversification, while higher cocoa tree density and the presence of remnant trees lead to more specialized strategies that hinder agroforestry adoption. From a political perspective, it is urgent that stakeholders involved in the promotion of agroforestry consider all dimensions of the farmer‐field system. …”
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Experiences and practices of people categorised as being ‘at risk’ based on age during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study in the UK and Germany by Susannah Mayhew, Stephanie Drössler, Katharina Wabnitz

“…Cross cutting all of these, is the notion of relational assessment.Conclusions The experience of risk and related behaviour is contingent on the individuals’ mindset, body and the setting (geographical, political and sociocultural) one is positioned in. …”
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Access to healthcare: waiting time until the surgical procedure by Cassiane de Santana Lemos, Ana Maria Muller Magalhães, Danielle Saraiva Tuma dos Reis, Alessandra Yuri Takehana de Andrade, Karla Cristina de Almeida, Fabiana Zerbieri Martins, Nancy Reynolds, Vanessa de Brito Poveda

“…Background Understanding the determinants that limit the population’s access to surgical care in health services is highly relevant in order to provide data to support political interventions.Objective This study aimed to evaluate the time between diagnosis and elective surgery in adult patients with the longest waiting lists in Brazil; identify the determinants that interfere with access to the health service to perform surgery; and analyze the quality of life after the indicative diagnosis of surgical intervention.Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with adult patients treated at three hospitals in the Southeast, North and South regions of Brazil, from October 2020 to October 2022. …”
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“Nobody Seemed to Notice My Work”: The Lived Experiences of Home Care Workers Assisting People With Chronic Diseases: A Phenomenological Study by Valentina Cacciapuoti, Silvio Simeone, Michele Virgolesi, Medeline R. Sterling, Elisa Dallago, Ercole Vellone, Rosaria Alvaro, Gianluca Pucciarelli

“…Conclusions: Since HCWs represent an important resource which, if properly trained, could positively influence the quality of life of the elderly population and a valid support for their families, understanding the lived experience can suggest interventions that could be implemented by a health care professional and provide evidence to inform political decision makers to increase the support for HCWs.…”
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Attitudes toward artificial intelligence and robots in healthcare in the general population: a qualitative study by Paulina Smoła, Iwona Młoźniak, Monika Wojcieszko, Urszula Zwierczyk, Mateusz Kobryn, Elżbieta Rzepecka, Mariusz Duplaga

“…Negative attitudes originated from convictions regarding unreliability and the lack of proper technological and political control over AI; an equally important topic was the inability of artificial entities to feel and express emotions. …”
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Rooftop Photovoltaic for Residential Electricity Self-Sufficiency: Assessing Potential Benefits in Major Japanese Cities by Samuel Matthew G. Dumlao, Chuyue Yan, Seiichi Ogata

“…Further research is needed to refine capacity estimates, explore the socioeconomic and political context of the cities, and examine alternative pathways for cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kawasaki.…”
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Digital Transformation of Rural Areas in the Conditions of Innovative Development of the Western Sector of the Russian Arctic by Elena N. Bogdanova, Aleksandr A. Saburov, Oleg V. Minchuk, Aleksey S. Nikiforov

“…The analysis showed that digitalization processes react sensitively to the political and socio-economic situation, primarily the COVID-19 pandemic, economic recession and sanctions restrictions. …”
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