FROM PROTECTIONISM TO GLOBALIZATION: THE ONE BELT, ONE ROAD DYNAMICS IN AFRICA by BANWO ADETORO OLANIYI

“…China is a strong economic ally of most African countries because of trade, infrastructural development and finances. Most African economies are indebted to it, however, the restrictions offered by protectionism promotes the development of industries in Africa as against the huge competition promoted by globalization. …”
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Information Warfare, Threats and Information Security by D. N. Bespalov, M. A. Kazakov

“…One of the features of contemporaneityis the global spread of ICT, combined with poor governance and other difficulties in the construction of innovation infrastructures that are based on them in some countries. …”
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Energy-Efficient Resource Allocation in Mobile Edge Computing Using NOMA and Massive MIMO by Qusay Alghazali, Husam Al-Amaireh, Tibor Cinkler

“…Given the exponential growth of mobile devices and the resultant surge in energy demands, there is an urgent need for efficient energy management strategies to ensure sustainable development and operation of MEC infrastructures. This paper introduces a comprehensive framework for reducing energy consumption in MEC environments by leveraging advanced optimization techniques and energy-efficient resource allocation algorithms. …”
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The geographical digital divide in broadband access and governmental policies in Japan: three case studies by Yoshio Arai, Sae Naganuma

“…First, integrating communication infrastructures with manifold digital services, such as cable television services and broadband access, is an effective way to extend broadband to less-favoured areas. …”
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Becoming Homebaked by Jones Samantha

“…The paper questions if artists and biennial, with their local and international communities, are capable of creating an ‘agonistic public sphere’ (Mouffe, 2007), where they can address one another in the co-production of new cultural and economic infrastructures to create social change.…”
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Energy sales activities development in electric power market by V. Ya. Afanasyev, V. V. Kuzmin

“…The factors determining the infrastructural nature of activity in the modern market, aimed at supporting opportunities for implementing competitive transactions of electric power purchase and sale, have been formulated. …”
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The Opportunity for a Sustainable Social Economy in Vacant Spain: An Empirical Analysis in COVID-19 Confinement by Natividad Buceta-Albillos, Esperanza Ayuga-Téllez

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A Database for the Future by Sören Edvinsson, Elisabeth Engberg

“…The databases were built to serve as national research infrastructures, useful for addressing an indefinite number of research questions within a broad range of scientific fields, and open to all academic researchers who wanted to use the data. …”
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Prioritizing Bridges for Seismic Resilience Enhancement: A Case Study of Algeria by mohammed abdellaoui, Mohamed Badaoui, Mahmoud Bensaibi, Said Koriga

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To share or not to share? Image data sharing in the social sciences and humanities by Elina Late, Mette Skov, Sanna Kumpulainen

“…Advancing image data sharing requires the development of research infrastructures and providing support and guidelines. …”
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Integrating AI and statistical methods for enhancing civil structural practices: current trends, practical issues, and future direction by Asraar Anjum, Meftah Hrairi, Abdul Aabid Shaikh, Noorfazrina Yatim, Maisarah Ali

“…The review delves into case studies and real-world applications, showcasing the potential of these methods to create more resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective infrastructures. It critically examines the limitations and scalability of these techniques, identifying gaps in current research and practical challenges in real-world applications. …”
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Global Research Priorities for Holistic Integration of Water and Power Systems by Rebecca O'Neil, Konstantinos Oikonomou, Vince Tidwell, Nathalie Voisin, Jessica Kerby, Z. Jason Hou, Masood Parvania, Ali T. Al-Awami, Mathaios Panteli, Steven A. Conrad, Ted K. A. Brekken

“…The paper presents evidence that coordinated efforts in data analytics, policy, and economic interventions can significantly advance hydropower, marine energy, and energy storage technologies, ultimately enhancing the resilience and efficiency of both water and power infrastructures.…”
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A Review of Removal of Pollutants from Water/Wastewater Using Different Types of Nanomaterials by M. T. Amin, A. A. Alazba, U. Manzoor

“…Nanotechnology-based multifunctional and highly efficient processes are providing affordable solutions to water/wastewater treatments that do not rely on large infrastructures or centralized systems. The aim of the present study is to review the possible applications of the nanoparticles/fibers for the removal of pollutants from water/wastewater. …”
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Multiobjective Electric Vehicle Charging Network Planning Considering Chance-Constraint on the Travel Distance for Charging by Yunxiang Guo, Xinsong Zhang, Daxiang Li, Chenghong Gu, Cheng Lu, Ting Ji, Yue Wang

“…Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCSs) are important infrastructures to support sustainable development of electric vehicles (EVs), by providing convenient, rapid charging services. …”
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Early Age Hydration Characteristics of Calcium Sulphoaluminate Cement Mortar Cured at a Temperature Range from −10 to 20°C by Zhongyu Chen, Jianhong Fang, Feng Ming, Yuhang Liu

“…With the increasing number of infrastructures constructed in marine and cold regions, research on and applications of calcium sulphoaluminate (CSA) cement have been flourished, but the hydration process of CSA at low temperature has not been systematically investigated. …”
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Analysis of ICT Energy Efficiency Disclosure to Improve Business Management Practices and Its Contribution to the SDGs by Manuela Sánchez-Vázquez, Ainhoa Saitua-Iribar, Noemí Peña-Miguel, Javier Corral-Lage

“…However, new technologies bring challenges related to the energy efficiency of their infrastructures. The aim of this exploratory work is to identify the companies with best practices in various aspects of the management, disclosure and verification of the energy efficiency of emerging technologies. …”
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Applying Big Data Based Deep Learning System to Intrusion Detection by Wei Zhong, Ning Yu, Chunyu Ai

“…With vast amounts of data being generated daily and the ever increasing interconnectivity of the world’s internet infrastructures, a machine learning based Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) has become a vital component to protect our economic and national security. …”
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RECREATIONAL AND FUNCTIONAL ZONING OF TERRITORIES WITH TECHNOGENIC IMPACT FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGION by Zharas G. BERDENOV, Aigul YEGINBAYEVA, Nurlybek ZINABDIN, Aidana BEKETOVA, Gulshara MENDYBAYEVA, Aizhan ASSYLBEKOVA, Hakan ÖNAL

“…This concept is rooted in the interplay of several key factors, including the environmental component, social attractiveness, and infrastructural accessibility. By meticulously analyzing these factors and juxtaposing them with the geographical distribution of recreational facilities, the authors propose the innovative concept of a recreational and functional zone. …”
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Cost-Based Modeling for Optimal Energy Management of Smart Buildings with Renewable Energy Resources and Electric Vehicles Using a Scenario-Based Algorithm by Hanlie Cheng

“…Simultaneous use of different infrastructures for energy transfer and generation has led to the concept of energy hubs. …”
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Remote Wind Turbine Inspections: Exploring the Potential of Multimodal Drones by Ahmed Omara, Adel Nasser, Ahmad Alsayed, Mostafa R. A. Nabawy

“…With the ever-increasing demand for harvesting wind energy, the inspection of its associated infrastructures, particularly turbines, has become essential to ensure continued and sustainable operations. …”
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