Konya Şartlarında Yağış, Sıcaklık ve Bitki Örtüsü İlişkisi by Baştürk Kaya, Caner Aladağ

“…Yeryüzün de mevcut bitki örtüsünün dağılışıve bitki alanlarının sınırısürekli olarak dışfaktörlerin etkisiyle değişime uğramıştır. …”
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A multi-disciplinary, protocolised care for hip fracture surgeries shortens hospital stay, time to admission and surgery by Khai Cheong Wong, Gideon Jia Wei Cheok, Kenny Xian Khing Tay, Joyce Suang Bee Koh, Tet Sen Howe, Yeong Huei Ng

“…Background Our institution implemented a multi-disciplinary protocolised care for surgically managed hip fractures in 2017, initiating measures pre-operatively to provide early access to surgery, and post-operatively to ensure early mobilisation and smooth transition to step down care. …”
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An evaluation of RBM implementation in not-for-profit sector of Zimbabwe during COVID-19 by Wellington Mushayi, Javaid Dar, Mubanga Mpundu

“…In the not-for-profit sector, particularly among non-governmental organisations (NGOs), RBM has been pivotal in ensuring interventions are aligned with organisational goals and community needs, thereby maximising impact. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly impacted the not-for-profit sector in Zimbabwe by causing unprecedented challenges such as restrictions on movement, supply chain disruptions and economic downturns. …”
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FIRM SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS AND DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO: AN INSIGHT OF QUOTED COMPANIES ON THE NIGERIAN STOCK EXCHANGE by Oluwaseyi Ayodele Adedipe, Sunday Azeita Okoughenu

“…In addition, inventory intensity and share price intensity of the firms should be maintained so as to continue paying good dividend to the shareholders that will lead the firm to achieve the shareholders’ value maximisation objective. …”
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IS WOMEN'S LABOUR FORCE PARTICIPATION POTENTIALLY ENHANCED BY DIGITAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION? EVIDENCE FROM AFRICA by Benedict Azu, Taiwo Queen Adjeke, Agbobu Shedrack Onyeka

“…Our database is derived from the Global Findex database, 2021 edition, and we have mobilised a microeconomic database covering 14,281 African women. based on polls conducted in 29 African nations that are nationally representative. …”
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Modelling Customs Revenue in Ghana Using Novel Time Series Methods by Diana Ayorkor Agbenyega, John Andoh, Samuel Iddi, Louis Asiedu

“…Governments across the world rely on their Customs Administration to provide functions that include border security, intellectual property rights protection, environmental protection, and revenue mobilisation amongst others. Analyzing the trends in revenue being collected from Customs is necessary to direct government policies and decisions. …”
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The role and activities of the public in the implementation of anti-corruption reforms by O. S. Bondarenko

“…It is emphasised that citizens and civil society organisations play an important role in combating corruption, as they serve as advocates for the public interest, provide independent oversight, mobilise communities, protect whistleblowers, advocate for policy reforms and promote transparency, accountability and good governance. …”
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Exploring ways to respond to rising obesity and diabetes in the Caribbean using a system dynamics model. by Leonor Guariguata, Leandro Garcia, Natasha Sobers, Trevor S Ferguson, James Woodcock, T Alafia Samuels, Cornelia Guell, Nigel Unwin

“…Thus, the findings of this model strongly support adopting a sustained and coordinated approach across various sectors to synergistically maximise the benefits of interventions.…”
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Situational analysis of pesticide poisoning and perceptions of autoinjector devices in rural communities in Sri Lanka – a study protocol by Janet Perkins, Alice Street, Upul Wickramasinghe, Manjula Weerasinghe, Michael Eddleston, Jane Brandt Sørensen

“…This study will allow the design of an autoinjector intervention that is tailored to specific needs of rural communities, maximise the potential benefits in the villages where they are placed, and contribute to knowledge related to biomedical technologies designed for use in LMICs. …”
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Monitoring and Evaluation System for Performance Contracts in Nyanza District, Rwanda by Marie Christine, Umurerwa

“…Imihigo were working as a tool for mobilising human and financial resources needed to facilitate this transition.…”
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Renewable Energy Expansion in West Pomerania: Integrating Local Potential with Global Sustainability Goals by Jarosław Jaworski, Jakub Dowejko

“…The analysis revealed a consistent upward trend in RES capacity, particularly in wind and solar energy, demonstrating effective resource mobilisation in the region. Subsequently, a forecasting model was employed to project the growth of the RES capacity through 2033 based on historical trends and technological advancements. …”
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New Zealand’s Foreign Policy Balancing of China and the United States in the Indo-Pacific Region: Narratives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Annual Reports by Greg Simons, Marina A. Glaser (Kukartseva)

“…The foreign policy narrative has thus far employed ambiguity, favouring economic relations with China and political and military relations with the United States to maximise opportunities and spread risks. However, this window is gradually closing with the increased tensions between the U.S. and China, as tensions between the US and China rise, forcing lesser powers to ‘choose sides.’ …”
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Wide-Field Kerr Microscopy and Magnetometry on Cr₂Ge₂Te₆ Exfoliated van-der-Waals Flakes by Ivan Soldatov, Burak Ozer, Saicharan Aswartham, Sebastian Selter, Louis Veyrat, Bernd Buchner, Rudolf Schafer

“…It needs to be appropriately aligned to avoid a cancelation of the Kerr contrast and to maximise the Kerr signal.…”
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Comparison of Kolmogorov–Arnold Networks and Multi-Layer Perceptron for modelling and optimisation analysis of energy systems by Talha Ansar, Waqar Muhammad Ashraf

“…KAN models are embedded in the optimisation framework of nonlinear programming and feasible optimal solutions are estimated, maximising thermal efficiency up to 42.17 ± 0.88 % and minimising turbine heat rate to 7487 ± 129 kJ/kWh corresponding to power generation of 500 ± 14 MW for the thermal power plant. …”
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Exogenous nitric oxide relieves iron-inhibitory effect on wheat seed germination by Shuqian Shi, Zhe Zhang, Rongrong Ma, Yihui Tao, Ziling Wang, Yingli Yang

“…Changes in endogenous NO production, Fe content, starch mobilisation, and antioxidant enzyme activity were examined at the early (24 h) and late (72 h) germination stages. …”
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Patients’ and caregivers’ perspectives on access to kidney replacement therapy in rural communities: systematic review of qualitative studies by Allison Tong, Stephen May, Jonathan Craig, Martin Howell, Talia Gutman, Rachel Chalmers, David J Tunnicliffe, Nicole Jane Scholes-Robertson, Amanda Baumgart, Victoria SInka

“…This study aims to describe the perspectives of patients and caregivers on access to KRT in rural communities to inform strategies to maximise access to quality care, and thereby reduce disadvantage, inequity and improve health outcomes.Setting 18 studies (n=593 participants) conducted across eight countries (Australia, Canada, the UK, New Zealand, Ghana, the USA, Tanzania and India).Results We identified five themes: uncertainty in navigating healthcare services (with subthemes of struggling to absorb information, without familiarity and exposure to options, grieving former roles and yearning for cultural safety); fearing separation from family and home (anguish of homesickness, unable to fulfil family roles and preserving sense of belonging in community); intense burden of travel and cost (poverty of time, exposure to risks and hazards, and taking a financial toll); making life-changing sacrifices; guilt and worry in receiving care (shame in taking resources from others, harbouring concerns for living donor, and coping and managing in isolation).Conclusion Patients with CKD in rural areas face profound and inequitable challenges of displacement, financial burden and separation from family in accessing KRT, which can have severe consequences on their well-being and outcomes. …”
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Diagnostic and Surgical Challenges in Recurrent Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans: A Case Report by Yogesh Manek, Swati Deshpande, Darshana Tote, Suhas Jajoo, Bhagyesh Sapkale

“…In the management of recurrent soft-tissue tumours, early diagnosis and individualised treatment planning should be emphasised to maximise patient outcomes and minimise recurrence.…”
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Factors influencing adherence to home based pulmonary rehabilitation programme by high risk patients awaiting lung surgery: mixed methods study by Lian Xu, Xiaoyi Yang, Ailian Chen, Wenfeng Tang, Fanshu Zeng

“…A tiered approach can be used to develop personalised HPR protocols based on patients’ individual needs and situations to improve adherence and maximise the benefits of HPR.…”
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Optimisation of trimethylolpropane ester synthesis from waste cooking oil methyl ester by response surface methodology, and its physicochemical properties and tribological characte... by Teuku Meurah Indra Riayatsyah, Arridina Susan Silitonga, Md Abul Kalam, Islam Md Rizwanul Fattah

“…This study is focused on optimising the process variables of trimethylolpropane (TMP) ester synthesis from waste cooking oil methyl ester (WCOME) using response surface methodology with Box–Behnken experimental design in order to maximise the TMP ester (TWCOE biolubricant) yield. …”
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Perspectives of healthcare stakeholders in Nigeria on the impact of COVID-19 on health services by Adeponle O. Adeoye, Yewande T. Nejo, Chinwe L. Ochu, Josephine Bayigga, Rodgers R. Ayebare, Adedayo O. Faneye, Charles O. Adewemimo, Oluwaseun Emmanuel Falayi, Adeniyi Francis Fagbamigbe, Prosper Okonkwo, Adewale Victor Opayele, Gloria Ogochukwu Nwiyi, Sunday Obiajunwa Eziechina, Ikemefule Rex Uzoma, Priscilla Ibekwe, Tamrat Shaweno, Nebiyu Dereje, Francis Kakooza, Mosoka Papa Fallah, Georgina Njideka Odaibo

“…Conclusion: Government needs to maximise the gains from the pandemic to build a resilient health system. …”
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