Comprehensive Analysis of Sustainability Rating Systems for Road Infrastructure by Rajab Ali Mehraban, Lucia Tsantilis, Pier Paolo Riviera, Ezio Santagata

“…Key findings suggest that the current SRSs inadequately address the principles of a circular economy, risk management, and social equity, highlighting areas for methodological enhancement. …”
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Does renewable energy reduce energy intensity? A matter of income inequality by Rongrong Li, Zhuang Yang, Qiang Wang

“…These findings suggest that by incorporating equity considerations into energy strategies, nations can strengthen the synergy between renewable energy adoption and energy efficiency, fostering progress across diverse economies.…”
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Réconciliation nationale et compensation en Algérie et au Maroc by Yazid Ben Hounet

“…In Morocco, an arbitration committee (1999) and then the Equity and Reconciliation Commission (2004) were set up to turn the page on the period of the “years of lead” (reign of Hassan II) during which state crimes were committed (torture, imprisonment, assassinations, etc.). …”
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AI for chemistry teaching: responsible AI and ethical considerations by Blonder Ron, Feldman-Maggor Yael

“…The UNESCO framework on GenAI in education provides a comprehensive guide to controversies around generative AI and ethical educational considerations, emphasizing human agency, inclusion, equity, and cultural diversity. Ethical issues include digital poverty, lack of national regulatory adaptation, use of content without consent, unexplainable models used to generate outputs, AI-generated content polluting the internet, lack of understanding of the real world, reducing diversity of opinions, and further marginalizing already marginalized voices and generating deep fakes. …”
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Pedagogical responsiveness: Focus on the Ukuqonda institute’s mode of engagement in mathematics by Satsope Maoto, Manare Setati, Gabriel Mphuthi

“…The prevalent characteristics were learner interactions, learner focus, inclusivity, dialogue and relationality, knowledge work, social justice, and equity. We recommend that similar studies be conducted targeting pedagogical responsiveness with a focus on other mathematical themes. …”
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Knowledge and Attitudes Relating to Women's Rights to Land Ownership by Lilian Oryema, Colbert ZZiwa Tamale, Brian Makabayi

“…The study recommended the need for targeted policy interventions, increased legal literacy, and community-driven initiatives to promote gender equity in land ownership.     …”
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Missed, but Momentous: A Comprehensive Review of Neglected Tropical Skin Diseases in Southern India and their Global Impact by Ramesha M Bhat, N Swathi

“…By prioritizing NTD control in South India, we can collectively alleviate local suffering and contribute to global health security and equity, charting a course toward a healthier, more resilient world.…”
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EFFECT OF CASH MANAGEMENT ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA by Omolara Modinat OMOTUNWASE

“…Using Panel Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression as a data estimation technique, the result of the study showed that cash management has a significant effect on return on assets (p-value=0.02629<0.05) and return on equity (p-value=0.01929<0.05). Based on the results, the study concluded that cash management significantly affects the financial performance of listed deposit money banks in Nigeria. …”
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Towards new modes of knowledge exchange for sustainability transformations: an exploration of multi-sited dialogue as conferencing practice by Blane Harvey, Ying-Syuan (Elaine) Huang, Bruce Goldstein, Nick Graham

“…Against this backdrop, we argue that knowledge exchange for societal transformations needs to consider three interrelated dimensions: (1) equity and inclusion – access to and representation in both process and content for all, (2) low carbon – limits the ecological burden produced by the exchange, and (3) impact – outcomes at individual and collective levels that enhance our ability to act. …”
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Beyond Islamic Finance: Developing Disruptive and Collaborative Business Models in Modern Islamic Economic Thought - The Case of Konya Seker by İsa Yılmaz

“…Konya Seker’s model implies that a partnership-based collaborative business understanding disrupts the capitalist market structure through holding an equity-efficiency equilibrium, and hence offers fair distribution of profits amongst its stakeholders. …”
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FIRM ATTRIBUTES AND SHAREHOLDER’S WEALTH OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA by A.A. Mustapha, Suleiman Salami, M.S. Tijjani

“…The study found that all the independent variables, namely, capital adequacy ratio, credit risk, return on equity, and cost efficiency, have a positive significant effect on the share prices of listed deposit money banks in Nigeria, In view of the findings, this study recommend that management and other stakeholders in Nigerian Banking should ensure that the optimum level of capital adequacy is maintained, maintain an optimal level of credit risk while avoiding excessive risk-taking, maximize the bank’s profitability and cost efficiency, to enable deposit money bank continue to discharge their function effectively to the society while protecting the interest of, and maximizing the wealth of the shareholders at the same time. …”
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Inclusion and Well-Being Among National and Immigrant University Students in Portugal: Avenues for Participatory Research by Maria Odília Teixeira, Márcia Laranjeira

“…In the context of European migratory flows, the inclusion paradigm gives education the responsibility of welcoming, integrating, and training students in an environment that defends humanistic values of equity, respect and dignity. In higher education, this requires institutions to implement inclusive educational policies, promote supportive cultures, and adopt practices that promote change, development, and individual and social well-being. …”
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A machine learning interpretation of the correlation between poverty and air pollution in the contiguous United States by Sajeev Magesh, Kevin Geng

“…Our work underscores the necessity for further investigation into other potential determinants of pollution, contributing to the discourse on environmental equity. This research provides a fresh, nuanced view that questions established beliefs and underscores the multifaceted nature of socioeconomic-environmental interactions.…”
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Digital Competence of Rural Teachers in Depopulated Regions of Spain: A Bibliometric Review by Pablo Fernández-Arias, María Sánchez-Jiménez, Álvaro Antón-Sancho, María Nieto-Sobrino, Diego Vergara

“…Digital competence contributes to reducing the education gap between urban and rural areas, promoting educational equity and inclusion. High digital competence also enables rural teachers to address the specific challenges of their environment, such as cultural diversity, scarce resources, and low population density. …”
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Impacts of pragmatic implementation science in a primary care laboratory by Nathalie Huguet, Sonja Likumahuwa-Ackman, Heather Holderness, April Lee, Jennifer E. DeVoe

“…The Building Research in Implementation and Dissemination to close Gaps and achieve Equity in Cancer Control (BRIDGE-C2) Center is one of seven ISC3 centers. …”
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Promoting Digital Health Data Literacy: The Datum Project by Daniel Powell, Laiba Asad, Elissa Zavaglia, Manuela Ferrari

“…The Datum project makes an original contribution to the field of law and ethics in health science research by using novel approaches, such as learning health systems and data banks, to improve equity in health care delivery and by generating multimedia content aimed at encouraging health care users to become better consumers and supporting the collective use of their data. …”
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Influence of Bicarbonates and Salt on the Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Meatloaf by Tracy Jaico, Himanshu Prabhakar, Koushik Adhikari, Rakesh K. Singh, Anand Mohan

“…The findings provide evidence that inclusion of bicarbonates had a significant tenderizing and juiciness effects with improved sensory attributes of the meatloaf. …”
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Consumer Preference for the Chevon Sausage in Blind and Nonblind Sensory Evaluations: A Comparative Study by Irene Rumbidzai Mazhangara, Eliton Chivandi, Ishmael Festus Jaja

“…Using a 9-point hedonic scale, the participants evaluated each sausage for its juiciness, flavor, tenderness, and overall satisfaction. …”
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Minasse Tcheraz’s Contacts of Europe and His Impressions of Berlin Congress by Serdar, Sakin

“…In accordance with these contacts, he mentioned meeting with Foreign Minister Luigi Corti in Italy, and Lord Salisbury in London. …”
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Voice EHR: introducing multimodal audio data for health by James Anibal, James Anibal, Hannah Huth, Ming Li, Lindsey Hazen, Veronica Daoud, Dominique Ebedes, Yen Minh Lam, Hang Nguyen, Phuc Vo Hong, Michael Kleinman, Shelley Ost, Christopher Jackson, Laura Sprabery, Cheran Elangovan, Balaji Krishnaiah, Lee Akst, Lee Akst, Ioan Lina, Iqbal Elyazar, Lenny Ekawati, Stefan Jansen, Richard Nduwayezu, Charisse Garcia, Jeffrey Plum, Jacqueline Brenner, Miranda Song, Emily Ricotta, Emily Ricotta, David Clifton, C. Louise Thwaites, Yael Bensoussan, Bradford Wood

“…Existing technologies depend on limited datasets collected with expensive recording equipment in high-income countries, which challenges deployment in resource-constrained, high-volume settings where audio data may have a profound impact on health equity.MethodsThis report introduces a novel protocol for audio data collection and a corresponding application that captures health information through guided questions.ResultsTo demonstrate the potential of Voice EHR as a biomarker of health, initial experiments on data quality and multiple case studies are presented in this report. …”
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