Quantification of Sterol and Triterpenol Biomarkers in Sediments of the Cananéia-Iguape Estuarine-Lagoonal System (Brazil) by UHPLC-MS/MS by Giovana Anceski Bataglion, Hector Henrique Ferreira Koolen, Rolf Roland Weber, Marcos Nogueira Eberlin

“…Therefore, the approach used herein identified the OM sources and its transport along the Cananéia-Iguape estuarine-lagoonal system (Brazil), which is a complex of lagoonal channels located in a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Biosphere Reserve.…”
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Unraveling Incongruence: The EU Proposal in the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue by A. Semenov, I. Baščarević

“…Central to this discord is the premature transfer of authority from the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to the EU. This transition was prompted by UNMIK's failure to safeguard Kosovo's non-Albanian population and the breakdown of status negotiations, culminating in Kosovo’s unilateral declaration of independence. …”
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Foreign Policy Preferences of Kazakhstan after 2022 by M. Y. Kucherov, I. V. Vokhmintsev, I. D. Kravchuk, V. Y. Andriukhin, M. A. Fedotov, A. A. Tokarev

“…The analysis encompasses mentions of countries, their leaders, and international organizations across three languages: Russian, Kazakh, and English.Key findings include Tokayev's frequent references to Russia (223 mentions) and China (95 mentions), while the United Nations (UN) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) receive the highest number of mentions among international organizations (178 and 102, respectively). …”
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ESG performance and carbon emission intensity: examining the role of climate policy uncertainty and the digital economy in China’s dual-carbon era by Shiyu Li, Xiangyuan Ao, Mengdie Zhang, Mingyue Pu, Mingyue Pu

“…In line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) proposed by the United Nations and the general direction of global green and low-carbon transformation, China has formulated a dual-carbon target. …”
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Adapting to Détente: US Policy on Korean Unification in 1968-1973 by D. A. Sadakov

“…They ensured that the discussion of the Korean question in the United Nations would not have a destructive influence on the internal political life of the South. …”
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Edible Insects as an Alternative Source of Nutrients: Benefits, Risks, and the Future of Entomophagy in Europe—A Narrative Review by Wojciech Michał Jankowski, Dominik Przychodniak, Weronika Gromek, Emilia Majsiak, Marcin Kurowski

“…According to projections by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the global population will reach 9 billion by 2050. …”
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The role of polysaccharide-based biodegradable soft polymers in the healthcare sector by Zia Ullah Arif

“…Additionally, the utilization of polysaccharides in the biomedical sector aligns with principles of nature, contributing to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions and supporting the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.…”
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The impact of digital payments on the financial vulnerability of rural households: empirical evidence from China by Fan Xu, Lezhu Zhang

“…IntroductionPoverty eradication is the primary goal of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs). …”
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Global Warming: The Balance of Evidence and Its Policy Implications by Charles Keller

“…With the recent publication of the Third Assessment Report of the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change there has been renewed interest and controversy about how certain the scientific community is of its conclusions: that humans are influencing the climate and that global temperatures will continue to rise rapidly in this century. …”
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Financial factors influencing investment willingness in environment-friendly business: Empirical study on an emerging economy by Fairtown Zhou Ayoungman, Md. Shoriful Islam, Mohammad Masukujjaman, Abid Hossain Shawon, Abdullah Al Mahmud

“…The United Nations established Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address resource depletion, global warming, and other environmental issues caused by profit-driven economic activities. …”
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A new approach to estimate neighborhood socioeconomic status using supermarket transactions and GNNs by Eduardo Cruz, Monica Villavicencio, Carmen Vaca, Lisette Espín-Noboa, Nervo Verdezoto

“…Abstract Ending poverty in all its forms everywhere remains the number one Sustainable Development Goal of the United Nations 2030 Agenda. Governments face challenges in measuring socioeconomic status with fine spatial resolution because traditional data collection methods, such as censuses and surveys, are time-consuming, labor-intensive, performed at long intervals, and cover only a limited population. …”
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E-Government Development Index (EGDI) and its relationship with the economic development level in the EAEU countries by O. V. Azoeva, K. K. Nurasheva, G. A. Shim

“…The article was applied methodological approaches and key indicators used by the United Nations (UN) to assess the information society development level. …”
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A scalability-centric perspective on global human development within environmental limits by Soumyajit Bhar, Chirag Dhara

“…The Planetary Pressures adjusted-HDI (PHDI) from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP)’s 2020 Report aimed to incorporate environmental pressures into the assessment of human development. …”
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THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL ACTING ON SYRIA IN THE CONTEXT OF EMERGING MULTIPOLARITY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS by M. S. Khodynskaya-Golenischeva

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Enhancing Local Governance through Community-Driven Participatory Decision-Making: A Case Study in Kabale District, Uganda. by Mbandlwa, Zamokuhle, Katusiimeh, Mesharch Walto

“…The study combines qualitative and quantitative data collected through surveys, focus group discussions, and interviews with local leaders and community members, the primary data was obtained from the United NationsHabitat. The findings reveal that while community participation has increased in recent years, significant gaps remain in terms of inclusivity and awareness of governance processes. …”
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Barriers to women's participation in public procurement in Africa: Empirical evidence from Uganda. by BC, Basheka

“…Global policy agendas and declarations continue to focus on the participation of women and women-owned businesses (WOBs) in the public and private sectors. The United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have compelled countries to adopt affirmative action (AA) strategies to ensure equal opportunities for women and men. …”
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Within Satisfaction and Distress: Characterizing the First Cultural Transition of Young Talented Cameroonian Footballers by Boris Tachom Waffo, Denis Hauw

“…Additionally, most of athletic migrations from Africa correspond to forced migration (United Nations Humans Rights Council, 2022), with the difference that it is triggered by a contract. …”
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Features of Carbon Regulation in the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation: Comparative Analysis and Trends by V. A. Liubchyk, V. E. Pinaev, V. N. Ukhova

“…The article reviews international acts in the field of combating climate change (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement), identifies the main trends in the field of carbon regulation: emissions quoting; implementation of climate projects; introduction of greenhouse gas reporting and expansion of the legislative framework. …”
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Strategies for Mainstreaming Edible Cities with Focus on the City of Lincoln: A Critical Cross-Case Study Analysis of Community Growing Groups in the UK by Hannah Williams, Amira Elnokaly

“…Focusing on the City of Lincoln, UK, this study aims to develop a contextualised EC framework that is culturally and geographically relevant and aligns with global goals for sustainable urban development as outlined in the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG11), promoting inclusive, environmentally safe and economically viable communities. …”
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INTERNET COMMUNICATION: NEW CHALLENGES FOR THE YOUTH by D. N. Karpova

“…In that connection the article discloses the functioning of international organizations like United Nations, European Union and Council of Europe aimed to the prevention of destructive forms of internet using and creation of global culture of cybersecurity.…”
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