Identifying unrecognised risks to life from debris flows by M. Bloomberg, T. Davies, E. Moltchanova, T. Robinson, D. Palmer

“…There is a need to make communities and those involved in community governance aware of situations where there may be a credible risk to life from debris flows. …”
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THE IMPACT OF GENDER DIVERSITY ON EARNINGS QUALITY OF LISTED FINANCIAL SERVICES FIRMS IN NIGERIA: ANALYSIS OF TWO-STAGE LEAST SQUARES by Joseph Olorunfemi Akande

“…This research contributes to the understanding of corporate governance by highlighting how board composition influences earnings quality, highlighting the relevance of gender diversity in corporate boards, and providing valuable insights for policymakers, investors, and stakeholders in the financial industry. …”
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Balancing the books or winning votes: unveiling the power of fiscal strategies in local elections and the fate of prudent mayors by Krzysztof Kluza, Hanna Kociemska, Wojciech Rafał

“…The research also examines which categories of local government are most likely to exhibit incumbency behaviour consistent with political business cycle theory. …”
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TRANSNATIONAL THREATS AND FOREIGN POLICY SHIFTS: INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON WEST AFRICAN COUNTRIES by AHMED OLAWALE MOLIKI, NURUDEEN ABIDEMI AKANBI

“…Therefore, the paper concluded that it is necessary for West Africa nations to establish efficient governance systems, regional collaboration platforms, and policies that capitalise on the advantages of globalisation while minimising its negative consequences. …”
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The impact of ESG and the institutional environment on investment efficiency in China through the mediators of agency costs and financial constraints by Zhao Donghui, Wan Sallha Yusoff, Mohd Fairuz Md Salleh, Ngan Sue Lin, Ainul Huda Jamil, Mohd Juraij Abd Rani, Mohd Shahidan Shaari

“…This study examines the impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance on corporate investment efficiency in China, focusing on underexplored dynamics in emerging markets. …”
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The identification and management of production-living-ecological space from the perspective of land system science: Connection logic and realization path by JI Zhengxin, XU Yueqing, SUN Danfeng, LUN Fei, SUN Qiangqiang, JIAO Xin, CHEN Lu

“…The identification and management of production-living-ecological space (PLES) is the core essence of territorial spatial planning and governance in the new era, and a key initiative to achieve regional sustainable development. …”
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INTERNAL AUDIT EFFICIENCY AND PUBLIC SECTOR PERFORMANCE: A STUDY OF SELECTED MDAs IN KWARA STATE by Aminat Arike ARIYO-EDU, Ibrahim Ayodeji WOLI-JIMOH, Muhammed Lawal SUBAIR

“… The challenges of preventing corrupt practices, the necessity for the advancement of good governance, and the need for the assurance of accountability and transparency necessitated sound internal audit practice. …”
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Socio-Economic dynamics of octopus fisheries for the livelihood sustainability of small-scale fishers in East Java, Indonesia by Indrabudi Terry, Triyanti Riesti, Safitri Widya, Candra Wirawan Arief Mochamad

“…The study emphasizes the need for better governance, improved market access, and robust support systems to enhance the sustainability and profitability of octopus fishing in East Java, offering crucial policy recommendations.…”
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The involvement of non-governmental organisations in achieving health system goals based on the WHO six building blocks: A scoping review on global evidence. by Leila Doshmangir, Arman Sanadghol, Edris Kakemam, Reza Majdzadeh

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>NGOs can play a critical role in achieving health system goals, alongside government and other key health stakeholders. Governments need to use evidence-based policies and interventions to support NGOs to realise their potential in achieving health system goals.…”
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Development of Environmental Action Plans for Adaptation to Climate Change: A Perspective of Air Quality Management by Han-Shi Chen, Kei-Iong Tam, Yu-Lin Zhao, Lan Yuan, Weiyi Wang, Merrisa Lin, Pen-Chi Chiang

“…In this study, a Climate Change Adaptation Plan concerning Air (CCAP-Air) is proposed based on the summary of policies and strategies in developed countries (United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Australia), where five main strategies were suggested, including integrating the impacts of climate change on air quality into legislation, developing models to simulate the impacts of climate change on air quality, incorporating nature-based solutions into air quality management, considering AIoT (Artificial Intelligence Internet of Things) into climate change monitoring and governance, and establishing green finance system for tackling climate change. …”
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PERSPECTIVES ON THE CHALLENGES TO THE WATCHDOG FUNCTION OF THE MEDIA IN NIGERIA by EMMANUEL OMULA, ROSELINE OGBOLE

“…This means that, no matter how the media try to ensure accountability in government it can hardly succeed when our institutions are weak and compromised. …”
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AUDIT COMMITTEE ATTRIBUTES AND ENVIRONMENTAL DISCLOSURE PRACTICES: EVIDENCE FROM LISTED NIGERIA INDUSTRIAL GOODS FIRMS by Lukmon Adewale ADEOYE, Oluwatobi Samuel ELEBIMOYO, Fadekemi Ruth OLU-AKINOLA, Lateef Obasanjo ONIBONOKUTA, Abiodun OLAOLU

“…Audit committees as part of corporate governance structures are expected to influence the quality and constituency of these disclosures. …”
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AI-driven video summarization for optimizing content retrieval and management through deep learning techniques by Deepali Vora, Payal Kadam, Dadaso D Mohite, Nilesh Kumar, Nimit Kumar, Pratheeik Radhakrishnan, Shalmali Bhagwat

“…Abstract With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, questions are increasingly being raised by stakeholders regarding how such technologies can enhance the environmental, social, and governance outcomes of organizations. In this study, challenges related to the organization and retrieval of video content within large, heterogeneous media archives are addressed. …”
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Effect of Small and Medium Enterprises on Growth of Business in Kabale Municipality: A Case Study of Kabale Central Market. by Atukunzire, Pross

“…In conclusion, the study underscored the importance of government initiatives to support and enhance the growth of Small Scale Businesses (SSBs) for the overall economic development of the nation.…”
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Sources of Students Strikes in Secondary Schools in Kisoro Municipality Kisoro District. by Tumukunde, Moses Jack

“…These issues were linked to systemic deficiencies in resource allocation and governance. The impact of strikes varied among stakeholders. …”
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Promoting Private Sector Investment in Rwanda: Acase study of Rwanda Private Sector Federation by Nkundimana, Vincent

“…The private sector also played an outstanding role in Public Private Partnerships (PPP) with the government in some priority projects of the country. …”
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The Impact of Private Education Sector to The Development of Bukimbiri Sub-County, Kisoro District. by Tibesigwa, David

“…This has not happened in space but due to better infrastructure. political stability. political freedoms and rights, Governance and level of sciences and technology. …”
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Path and Practice of Gap Management in National Parks: A Comparison Between China and the US and Inspirations Therefrom by Yun MA, Siyuan HE

“…Despite efforts to integrate these areas into a unified management framework, these communities are primarily controlled by local governments, with limited support from the competent park authorities. …”
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Identification of the effective components in liability and compensation for marine pollution in the light of international law by Nahid Seyrafian, Mansour Pournouri, Hamidreza Ghaffarzadeh, Reza Simbar

“…Five intervening factors were national laws and regulations, international environmental law and international treaties, international sanctions and restrictions, governance approach and government policies, and arbitration conditions. …”
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Survey situation of mental health of pregnant women with breast cancer: A systematic review study by Nasim Khademi, Farzaneh Rahimi, Shadi Goli

“…To improve the level of mental health of women with cancer in Iran, the following solutions are suggested: 1. strengthening mental health services in primary health care, 2. appointing the trustee of the unit to improve the level of interdepartmental leadership and intradepartmental governance, 3. determining sustainable and targeted financial resources to provide mental health services needed by pregnant women with cancer, 4. moving the financial resources allocated to insurance mechanisms for greater financial protection, 5. expanding the umbrella of social support, and 6. a behavioral educational program that can be used to improve mental health, especially the symptoms of depression and anxiety in pregnant women with cancer.…”
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