An Analysis of Solid Waste Disposal and Water Quality in Ugep Community, Cross River State, Nigeria by Etim O. Eteng, Joseph S. Okputu, Christopher Abetianbe

“…It was clear that the poor state of infrastructural development and the challenge of availability and access to requisite amenities, coupled with inefficient management of the few available resources, has further exposed inhabitants to health and welfare issues. …”
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Television in and After the Archive: Catalogues, Databases, Interfaces and Other Ways to Organize Audiovisual Records by Giulia Taurino, Georgia Aitaki

“…Within this scope, it examines the evolving role of television archiving in the shaping of audiovisual culture against the backdrop of significant advancements in media technologies and infrastructures. As streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video have transformed the landscape of television production, distribution, and reception, the growing reliance on algorithms presents both challenges and opportunities for audiovisual heritage. …”
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INTERNALLY GENERATED REVENUE (IGR) AND CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA: A FOCUS ON TAXES AND RATES by OWENVBIUGIE VINCENT OVENSERI

“…The findings indicate that high levels of bribery, embezzlement, and misappropriation of funds among tax and revenue officials substantially hinder effective revenue generation, thereby limiting the financial resources available for public services and infrastructural development. Moreover, the study highlights that corruption not only constrains revenue collection but also erodes public trust in government institutions, leading to a diminished perception of the efficacy and reliability of public services. …”
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“FREQUENT FARMERS AND FULANI-HERDSMEN CLASH IN EDO NORTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT” by SUNDAY OMOAFENA IMANAH, JACOB O. OSUINDE

“…This research work will use primary and secondary sources to explain the major causes of frequent clashes between the Farmers and Fulani-herdsmen in Edo North Senatorial District, like poverty/unemployment, poor infrastructural development, climate change, migration and population growth struggle for natural resources and land dispute. …”
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Assessment of Factors Affecting Fish Production and Marketing in Gambella Region, Ethiopia by Gatriay Tut Deng

“…Other modern postharvest handling techniques need to be introduced to ensure a longer shelf life of fish after harvest. Infrastructures need to be constructed to access all water bodies in the region. …”
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The analysis of the iran”s air transportation problems (case study : Mehrabad International Airport) by mohsen saghaei

“…Abstract In present century the air transportation has had a very important role in relations between different countries of the world ,as exchanging of culture, showing the economical and military power and speeding the vital affairs of a country and in this case airports form a very critical role in the Air Transportation system An airport is the most infrastructural part of the transportation industry in each country. …”
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An Examination of International Humanitarian Law of Armed Conflict: Perspective from the Legal Issues on War Crimes in Africa by NWALA Paul

“…This study concludes that there should be adequate unilateral and collective security and sanctionable measures by the United Nationssufficient enough to protect innocent civilians, basic survival infrastructures, surrendered combatants, prisoners of war during armed conflict and that any warlord(s) who must have acted in contrary to the law of war as was codified at the Hague Conference of 1889 and 1907 as well as in fundamental breach of international law should be prosecuted accordingly by the International Criminal Court. …”
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Damage Assessment of an RC Pier under Noncontact Blast Loading Based on P-I Curves by Lu Liu, Zhouhong Zong, Biao Tang, Minghong Li

“…Since the 9.11 attacks in New York, terrorist attacks, military strikes, and accidental explosions have caused serious damage to various infrastructures around the world. Accidental traffic explosions in bridge engineering have occurred frequently due to the increasing firework truck on the bridge and heavy fuel oil ships under the bridge. …”
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Measuring Migration Status Based on the Place of Marriage Overestimates the Share of Male Migrants in Historical Populations. Evidence From Dutch Marriage Certificates by Matthias Rosenbaum-Feldbrügge, Paul Puschmann

“…However, the use of such research infrastructures also introduces some potential pitfalls, as these databases do not contain all information available from the original sources. …”
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Investigation of smart grid technologies deployment for energy reliability enhancement in electricity distribution networks by Lukas M.N. Gabriel, John A. Adebisi, Leokadia N.P. Ndjuluwa, Dickson K. Chembe

“…These disruptions are as results of growing demand, aging infrastructures, lack of advanced technologies and dependability on major utility companies for power supply hence this study. …”
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A Case Study of Students’ Barriers in Passive Voice Sentences by Zahratul Idami, Diah Ayu Pratiwi Pratiwi

“…The external factors were lack of parental attention, lack of supporting media in the learning process, inadequate school infrastructures, and the road to school was difficult to pass. …”
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Comparative Analysis of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Road Transport in The Metropolitan Cities of Turkey by Abdullah Oktay Dündar

“…In the study, metropolitan cities were compared according to alternative transportation options and infrastructures and it was determined that other options, except rail, were effective in reducing the emission rate.…”
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Explain the development of social capital in urban water crisis management using factor analysis method (Case study: Karaj city) by khadigeh khatiri, iran ghazi, nemat hasani

“…And finally 5 items eliminated to be effective ones to development of social capital in crisis management of urban water which are ( in order of preferences ) social trust, motivating policies, change in attitude atmosphere, infrastructures of interactions and values in the society, mutual reconciliation between people and government…”
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Groundwater and Subsidence Modeling Combining Geological and Multi-Satellite SAR Data over the Alto Guadalentín Aquifer (SE Spain) by Pablo Ezquerro, Carolina Guardiola-Albert, Gerardo Herrera, José Antonio Fernández-Merodo, Marta Béjar-Pizarro, Roberta Bonì

“…The exploitation of groundwater resources can trigger land subsidence producing damage in urban structures and infrastructures. Alto Guadalentín aquifer system in SE Spain has been exploited since 1960 producing an average piezometric level drop of 150 m. …”
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Study on the Shock Wave Characteristics of Spherical and Cylindrical Explosives in Near-field Underwater Explosion by J. Yu, X. P. Zhang, J. Wang, Y. Hao, H. B. Mao

“…Underwater explosions are applied across diverse sectors and present considerable risks to marine infrastructures. Therefore, precise prediction of shockwave loading characteristics for various charge shapes during underwater explosions is critical. …”
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Rapid Visual Screening for Seismic Assessment of Hospital Buildings: A Case Study of Kabul City by Abdul Ali Raoufy, Ali Kheyroddin, Hosein Naderpour

“…Hospitals as critical infrastructures play an essential role in reducing casualties after an earthquake. …”
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A Multimethod Approach towards Assessing Urban Flood Patterns and Its Associated Vulnerabilities in Singapore by Winston T. L. Chow, Brendan D. Cheong, Beatrice H. Ho

“…We assess that Singapore presently has low vulnerability to floods vis-à-vis other regional cities largely due to holistic flood management via consistent and successful infrastructural development, widespread flood monitoring, and effective advisory platforms. …”
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Anomaly detection of adversarial cyber attacks on electric vehicle charging stations by Sagar Babu Mitikiri, Vedantham Lakshmi Srinivas, Mayukha Pal

“…However, the increasing deployment of EV charging infrastructures (EVCI) introduces cybersecurity challenges, particularly concerning the different vulnerabilities associated with them, leading to cyberattacks. …”
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Enhancing Industrial Cybersecurity: Insights From Analyzing Threat Groups and Strategies in Operational Technology Environments by Mukund Bhole, Thilo Sauter, Wolfgang Kastner

“…The increasing interconnection and convergence of IT and OT have exposed industrial infrastructures to cyber attacks. In addition, they have become vulnerable to advanced persistent threats. …”
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Exploring the role of the JEEViKA swasthya mitra helpdesk in improving healthcare access: a qualitative study in tertiary healthcare facilities in Bihar, India by Pragya Kumar, Shamshad Ahmad, Narottam Pradhan, Neha Chaudhary, Haripriya H., Sarita Kumari, Naveen K. G., Akanksha Yadav, Rakesh Jha, Md. Ashraf Parwez, Swati Swati, Apolenarius Purty, Somya Somya

“…Abstract Background Rural populations in Bihar, India, face significant healthcare access challenges due to geographical, infrastructural, and financial barriers. The Swasthya Mitra program, initiated by the Bihar Rural Livelihood Promotion Society in collaboration with local and international partners, aims to mitigate these challenges by employing trained community members to navigate patients through the healthcare system. …”
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