Using Propensity Score Matching Technique to Estimate Utilization and Costs of General Practitioners’ Services associated with Alzheimer’s Disease by Rajan Sharma, Elizaveta Sopina, Jan Sørensen

“…However, the cost and the extent of service utilization from GPs due to AD patients are difficult to assess. This study aimed to explore the principles of propensity score matching (PSM) technique to assess the additional GP service use and cost imposed by AD in persons aged ≥60 years in Denmark. …”
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CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC AND PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN CALABAR METROPOLIS by INNOCENT OBETEN OKOI, CHARLES EFFIONG, COMFORT INNOCENT OKOI, EFFIONG ASUQUO OKON

“…The study has also contributed to literature by exploring other countries affected by COVID 19 pandemic in education, health and agricultural activities. …”
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Preparation and characterization of sustainable plant-based blended woven fabric by Mariam Jabbar, Fatima Iftikhar, Tanveer Hussain, Sheraz Ahmad, Faheem Ahmad

“…This study explores the potential of utilizing natural fibers, including flax, hemp, banana, jute, and sisal, as alternatives to cotton in textile manufacturing as no one has compared the blends of these fibers with cotton under identical conditions. …”
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THE RISE OF ETHNIC MILITIA, BANDITRY AND IMPLICATION ON NATIONAL SECURITY IN NIGERIA by ABARE YUNUSA KALLAH, ADO AHMED IBRAHIM, MAKBERE ARTHUR JACOB

“…For now, a great deal of literature has explored the causes of ethnic crisis and unsuitable solutions are being proposed for a wrongly diagnosed structural social malaise. …”
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Manufacturing Strategies for a Family of Integrated Photovoltaic-Fuel Cell Systems by Chukwuma Ogbonnaya, Grace Hegarty

“…While there are studies focusing on fundamental science and designs for IPVFC systems, there are few studies that have focused on the manufacturability of IPVFC systems, which is certainly the pathway for the commercialisation of the systems. This study explores manufacturing strategies that can be considered for exploiting a family of eleven IPVFC systems. …”
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Advancement of emerging technologies for non-destructive measurement of water and non-aqueous phase liquid saturation in porous media: A review by Kapil Kumar, Harris Ramli

“…In contrast, Non-Destructive Methods (NDMs) such as X-rays, Electrical Resistivity Imaging, Ground-Penetrating Radar, and various imaging techniques provide faster, more cost-effective, and precise detection of NAPLs in soil. This paper explores the advantages of both in-lab and field NDMs, advocating for their use over traditional techniques due to their efficiency and lower long-term costs. …”
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Raising a thousand Tutu voices: Reflections on the Truth to Power exhibition

“… This article explores the lifework and legacy of Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu who passed away on 26 December 2021. …”
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Comparison of the Performance of the C.45 Algorithm with Naive Bayes in Analyzing Book Borrowing at the Library Pringsewu Muhammadiyah University by Dani Wilian, Sriyanto Sriyanto

“…This research underscores the potential of data mining techniques to optimize library management and proposes avenues for future investigation, such as exploring advanced machine learning algorithms and expanding datasets for use in broader library contexts.…”
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AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF THE ACTIVE AND PASSIVE POLITICAL BEHAVIOR OF CITIZENS ON GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA by LAMBE EMMANUEL OYEWOLE, HASSAN SEYID ISHOLA, BASHIR OLADIMEJI ABDULRAZAQ

“…Using the quantitative and primary methods of research and the research drawing on a synthesis of existing literature and empirical studies, the research explores the factors influencing political participation and electoral behavior among citizens in these contexts. …”
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The effect of leadership styles on employee’s performance in Ethiopian sports organizations with mediating and moderating roles by Yifan Liu, Abyot Abdela Ali, Jiawen Pan, Yi Xiao

“…Abstract The research explored the impacts of diverse leadership styles on employee performance in Ethiopian sports organizations. …”
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SOCIAL MEDIA APPROACH TO PEACE BUILDING IN KAJURU LOCAL GOVERNMENT by Abduljalil Abdulmumini, Babatunde Joseph AYODELE, Aleyomi Timileyin Paul

“… This study examines the role of social media in promoting peacebuilding efforts in Kajuru Local Government. It explores the public perception of social media's effectiveness, its role in disseminating information about peacebuilding activities, and the challenges and opportunities associated with its use. …”
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DETERMINANTS OF GROWTH ASPIRATIONS: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE OF THE SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES by Karin Širec, Dijana Močnik

“… The purpose of the paper is to explore the growth aspirations of south-eastern European (SEE) countries (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania and Slovenia) early stage entrepreneurs, concentrating on the relationship between a firm's innovative and international orientation and its growth aspirations. …”
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Assessment of asymptomatic fungal infections in COVID-19 positive and COVID-19 negative pneumonia: A comprehensive epidemiological analysis by Dheerendra Kumar Mishra, Pramod Kushwaha, Pooja Gangwar, Ajeet Singh, Umesh Pratap Singh

“…This single-center study explores asymptomatic fungal infections in COVID-19-positive and COVID-19-negative pneumonia cases, elucidating the intricate relationship between viral respiratory illnesses and fungal co-infections. …”
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DETERMINANTS OF GROWTH ASPIRATIONS: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE OF THE SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES by Karin Širec, Dijana Močnik

“… The purpose of the paper is to explore the growth aspirations of south-eastern European (SEE) countries (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania and Slovenia) early stage entrepreneurs, concentrating on the relationship between a firm's innovative and international orientation and its growth aspirations. …”
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There’s (not) an App for that: situating smartphones, Excel and the techno-political interfaces and infrastructures of digital solutions for COVID-19 by Luke Heemsbergen, Catherine Bennett, Monique Mann

“…We redress this imbalance by exploring some of the politics and practicalities of offering CTA as technical ‘solutions’ to pandemic problems. …”
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Information Technology Advancements Shaping the Evolution of Modern Accounting Systems by Uma. T.G

“…This transition has also facilitated the seamless and efficient generation of reports and access to data. This research explores the significant influence of advancements in information technology on the development of modern accounting systems. …”
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Peace Building and Social Media in a Cosmopolitan Society by I. Omotayo Adeshina

“…This article seeks to explore various means by which peacebuilding can be achieved through social media in a global and cosmopolitan era. …”
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Ubuntu as a Dramaturgical Tool for Building Community in Protests by Refiloe Lepere, Tebogo Radebe

“…The purpose of this study was to explore how ubuntu, as an epistemological and dramaturgical tool, can deepen the understanding of protest and community dynamics through performance. …”
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NAVIGATING VIOLENCE AND GENDER EQUALITY IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIAN POLITICAL CONTEXT by ADIGUN, IBIRONKE B. DOMINION, FATAI LATEEF YUSUF

“…This study provides a detailed analysis of the issues of violence and gender equality in Nigerian politics in the 21st century, through a historical analysis, this paper will explore the root causes, manifestations, and potential solutions to address these challenges. …”
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Reduzir a desigualdade, mas até que ponto? Breves comentários a partir da "Vida Boa" de Aristóteles by Robson Antonio Grassi

“…The article aims to reflect on the current debate on inequality, seeking to explore ethical issues that are inherent to the topic, mainly the existence of a supposed ideal point for inequality to be reduced. …”
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