Environmental Sustainability in the Culture of Macroalgae, Oysters, and Low-Trophic Fish by Suellen Araujo Alves, Michelle Roberta Santos, Patricia Moraes-Valenti, Dioniso Souza Sampaio, Wagner C. Valenti

“…However, it is essential that this sector grows sustainably. In this study, we hypothesized that environmental sustainability decreases as the trophic level of farmed species increases and that it is higher in integrated systems compared to monocultures. …”
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Insights into Singapore’s national strategy for primary care reform: physician attitudes, facilitators and barriers to healthier SG by Hao Yi Tan, Joshua Kuan Tan, Lawrence TM Lam, David HY Tan, Ying Xian Chua

“…Abstract Background Healthier SG (HSG), introduced in July 2023 by Singapore’s Ministry of Health as a nationwide primary care reform initiative, aims to enhance preventive care within the primary care sector, strengthen patient-physician relationships, and integrate health and social care. …”
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The social cure of social prescribing: a mixed-methods study on the benefits of social connectedness on quality and effectiveness of care provision by Blerina Kellezi, Juliet Ruth Helen Wakefield, Clifford Stevenson, Niamh McNamara, Elizabeth Mair, Mhairi Bowe, Iain Wilson, Moon Moon Halder

“…Study 2: 630 patients engaging with SP pathway at a 4-month follow-up after initial referral assessment.Intervention Chronically ill patients experiencing loneliness referred onto SP pathway and meeting with a health coach and/or link worker, with possible further referral to existing or newly created relevant third-sector groups.Main outcome measure Study 1: health providers and users’ qualitative perspectives on the experience of the pathway and social determinants of health. …”
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Podcast as a way of promotion of creative projects: The technologies of creation by Kseniya A. Pakulina, Larisa E. Petrova

“…There are 3 elements are of fundamental importance for development of any cultural institution: the economic component (budget "at the entrance" and success in the final project), political (work with inequalities, representation of the current social agenda, ideological trends), as well as a sector-specific contribution (new forms of representation social in art and culture). …”
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Beyond Food Safety: How Public and Private Policies Can Guide the Design of Healthier Supermarket Environments by Ana Ines Estevez Magnasco, Dominic Lemken

“…Public and private policies targeting the food retail sector can contribute to achieving this goal. Supermarkets play a significant role in presenting food options. …”
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Addressing Long COVID Challenges in South Africa's District Health Clinics: A Scoping Review of Diagnostic Barriers and Care Integration by Dr Kyrtania Pather

“…Introduction: Long COVID, characterized by persistent symptoms after an initial COVID-19 infection, poses significant challenges in South Africa's public health care system, particularly in district health clinics. …”
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Outlook of Present Organic Agriculture Policies and Future Needs in Sri Lanka by S.H. Pushpa Malkanthi

“…Those governments are more involved in new initiatives and farmers are encouraged to go organic through reliable and feasible policies. …”
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Enhancing the use of sustainable construction materials in southwest Nigeria: exploring the roles of quantity surveyors by Nathaniel Ayinde Olatunde, Iruka Chijindu Anugwo, Imoleayo Abraham Awodele

“…The study emphasizes the potential for QS professionals to drive significant improvements in the sustainability of the construction sector, offering valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and the construction industry at large.…”
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Impact of Altered Holiday Plans Due to COVID-19 on Tourist Satisfaction: Evidence from Costa Daurada by Indrajeet Mallick, Daniel Miravet, Aaron Gutiérrez

“…Previous research on the effects of COVID-19 on the tourism sector has studied the shrinkage of tourism demand, changes in tourist behaviour and adaptation processes on the supply side. …”
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Digital Transformation and Precision Farming as Catalysts of Rural Development by Andrey Ronzhin, Aleksandra Figurek, Vladimir Surovtsev, Khapsat Dibirova

“…A special focus is placed on how solutions adapted to agro-climatic and socioeconomic conditions can contribute to strengthening the competitiveness of the agricultural sector, attracting young people to get involved in this field and opening up new economic opportunities. …”
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Optimizing Transportation Costs: Enhancing Logistics Efficiency and Resource Utilization in Dynamic Environments by Cao Ngoc Anh, Tran Bich Thao, Tran Ba Hung, Trinh Thu Huong, Nguyen Viet Hung

“…Initial results indicate that this solution can cut down transportation costs by 19.02% to 29.65% and enhance computational efficiency in small- to medium-scale routing tasks (10–20 customers). …”
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Influence of Thinning on Carbon Balance in Natural Regeneration of <i>Pinus pinaster</i> in Portugal by André Sandim, Domingos Lopes, José Luis Louzada, Maria Emília Silva

“…In addition to its environmental significance, it plays an important socio-economic role, supported by a robust forest sector. In the face of climate change driven by the release of CO₂ into the atmosphere, forests play an essential role in mitigating these changes by storing large amounts of carbon in their biomass. …”
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Antibacterial and Antimycotic Properties of Modified Carbon Sorbents by V. T. Dolgikh, L. G. P’yanova, A. V. Lavrenov, E. V. Naumkina, A. V. Sedanova, M. S. Delyagina, D. N. Ogurtsova

“…The survival of microorganisms was determined by quantitative inoculation from each well of the «sample — microorganism» mixture on Petri dishes with simple nutrient agar using the sector crop method (Gold). The culture species were confirmed by studying their cultural, morphological, and biochemical properties.Results. …”
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Integration of Artificial intelligence into Ukrainian inclusive educational environment as an advanced learning tool by Лілія Потапюк, Аліна Сасюк

“…While leading international initiatives are focused on the potential of AI to address global educational challenges, Ukraine appears to depend largely on the initiatives of individual educators. …”
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‘Unable to dodge the bullet’: a qualitative study of ethical dilemmas and moral distress of critical care nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic in a South African Province by Busisiwe Sibiya, Laetitia C. Rispel

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Reduction of injury rate when introducing automated control systems of production processes at energy enterprises by R. N. Pigilova, F. M. Filippova, Yu. A. Averyanova

“…Therefore, the study of the most likely dangerous and harmful production factors and a statistical analysis of emergency situations in the energy sector of the industry over the past seven years were initially conducted. …”
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Exploring the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) in promoting the uptake of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for cervical cancer prevention in nine Nigerian states by Saheed Dipo Isiaka, Adekunjo Felix, Grace Erekosima, Kubura Daradara, Mahfus Dauda, Olugbemisola Wuraola Samuel, Sunday Atobatele, Morenike Oni, Sidney Sampson, Chukwudinma Okoh, Sunday Nto, Fatima Yusrah Muhammed, Hilary I. Okagbue

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Making the most of existing research: an evidence gap map of the effects of food systems interventions in low-income and middle-income countries by Birte Snilstveit, Ingunn Gilje Storhaug, Charlotte Lane, Nick Moore, Mark Engelbert, Thalia Morrow Sparling, Amber Franich, Heike Rolker

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Transformative principles for circular economy transitions in the Global South by Paris Hadfield, Dianty Ningrum, Bagus Aditya, Britta Denise Hardesty, Jane Holden, Tanvi Maheshwari, Dwinanti Rika Marthanty, Osha Ombasta, Michaela Prescott, Cindy Priadi, Carissa Eukairin Purnomo, Diego Ramirez-Lovering, Melissa Skidmore, Reni Suwarso, Dicky Tanumihardja, Farhan Dzakwan Taufik, Tony Wong, Rob Raven

“…Circular Economy (CE) is a popular approach in policy-making and the private sector to re-envision waste management beyond current take-make-dispose models. …”
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Strengthening climate and health adaptation strategies to combat cholera in Angola and beyond by Abdulrakib Abdulrahim, Valdemiro Amilton Rafael, Bashar Haruna Gulumbe, Victor Abiola Adepoju, Safayet Jamil

“…Empowering Africa’s public health sector is crucial for building a resilient future. …”
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