EXPLORING THE ROLE OF FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY IN TRANSFORMING SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA by JOSEPH OLORUNFEMI AKANDE

“…Using decade-long trend analysis and empirical data from national surveys, FinTech platform reports, and central banking statistics, the study evaluates adoption rates, credit access, and sectoral transaction volumes across agriculture, retail, and manufacturing. …”
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Heroes and villains: The adverse context of medical staff during the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America and Spain by David Ramírez Plascencia, PhD, Natalia Brzezinski Ramírez, Rosa María Alonzo González, PhD

“…The Fieldwork focused on the analysis of news shared on the Internet. We emphasize media coverage because it was through the media that these maltreatments were widely broadcasted, but the media also focused on how the public hofocused medmediaeven the sbecause demonstrations of medical staff protesting the attacks and asking for better equipment also focused on combating the virus. …”
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Hybrid Integration Strategies: Combining the Strengths of mmWave and Sub-6 GHz Technologies by Thaar A. Kareem

“…Due to the limited range and sensitivity to obstructions, sub-6 GHz frequencies are required; however, the coverage and penetration through the obstructions are higher. …”
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Separation of Branched Hexane Isomers on Zeolite BETA by Patrick S. Bárcia, José A.C. Silva, Alírio E. Rodrigues

“…Zeolite BETA demonstrated significant selectivity between branched C 6 isomers (especially at low coverage), thereby suggesting a means of solving this difficult separation problem.…”
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ECONOMIC JUSTIFICATION FOR TELEHEALTH TECHNOLOGY USE FOR PREVENTIVE MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF THE POPULATION IN REMOTE REGIONS by D. V. Fedyaev, V. K. Fedyaeva, V. V. Omelyanovsky

“…in this article we analysis possibility of application telemedical technologies for regular medical examination, among the adult population living far from hospitals in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra. …”
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Comparative assessment of the level of municipal waste management system development in the regions of Ukraine by O.V. Khandogina, N.Yu. Mushchynska

“…The most problematic issues are the following: the creation of modern waste management facilities for processing and recycling, and environmentally safe waste disposal sites, and the coverage of the population with waste collection services. …”
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A Unified Mission Ontology Based on Systematic Integration of Interdisciplinary Concepts by Zelalem Mihret Belay, Jakob Axelsson

“…To validate the comprehensiveness and adaptability of the UMO, we conducted coverage analysis using semantic similarity estimates to assess the equivalence of ontological concepts. …”
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Spatiotemporal patterns and determinants of agricultural resilience in the Yellow River Basin by Chengyao Ma, Shilei Wu, Xiaoqian Huo

“…Internal constraints include low agricultural insurance coverage, limited effective irrigation, and reduced land productivity. …”
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Water and wastewater infrastructure inequity in unincorporated communities by Maura C. Allaire, Bianca Brusco, Amal Bakchan, Mark A. Elliott, Mallory A. Jordan, Jillian Maxcy-Brown, Kevin D. White

“…A novel dataset informs this analysis, comprised of 31,383 Census block groups located in nine states representing over 25% of the national population. …”
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Cavity Design for Surface Textured Sheets in Metal Forming by Schumann Philipp, Martin Daniel, Serra Otavio Moro, Groche Peter

“…Based on these findings, the influence of lubricant reservoirs and the generation of hydrodynamic pressure on the cavity dimensions and distributions are discussed by correlating a laminar flow analysis with the previous findings. It is demonstrated that cavity parameters, specifically coverage ratio and lubrication clearance, have the most significant impact on friction reduction.…”
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Online platform to access and process NASA POWER climate data for use in pavement design by Cléber Faccin, Luciano Pivoto Specht, Gabriella Gaube Guex

“…Due to the smaller spatial coverage and the lack of data from ground-based meteorological stations in some locations, especially in underdeveloped countries, climate data from the NASA POWER reanalysis have great potential for use in pavement projects. …”
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A condition diagnosis method for subway track structures employing distributed optical fiber sensing by Hong Han, Xiaopei Cai, Liang Gao

“…Traditional detection methods experience several problems, such as limited coverage and a lack of real-time performance, which make it difficult to ensure operation security. …”
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Optimizing green infrastructure strategies for microclimate regulation and air quality improvement in urban environments: A case study by Soniya Kaveh, Amin Habibi, Mohammad Nikkar, Ardalan Aflaki

“…The study introduces a novel ventilation design pattern for effective air pollutant removal and proposes a scenario with extensive green coverage on streets, walls, and rooftops, incorporating appropriate planting techniques and plant selection. …”
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Transformasi Kesehatan Masyarakat Melalui Peningkatan Fasilitas Sanitasi di Kecamatan Tomo: Analisis dan Proyeksi 2024 by Abdul Hakim, Mohammad Fahreza, Dady Nurpadi

“…This study uses a quantitative approach with descriptive and inferential analysis to evaluate the relationship between the independent variables (defecation facilities) and the dependent variable (health level). …”
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Financial hardship after cancer: revision of a conceptual model and development of patient-reported outcome measures by Salene MW Jones, Jean Yi, Nora B Henrikson, Laura Panattoni, Veena Shankaran

“…A qualitative framework analysis was conducted of the interviews. Results: Participants experienced varying levels of financial hardship. …”
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Ocean drones enabling long-term earthquake monitoring in target zones by Diogo Luiz de Oliveira Coelho, Marcelo B. de Bianchi, Ítalo C. B. S. Maurício, Carlos A. M. Chaves, Sergio L. Fontes, Ricardo G. Borges

“…Abstract Seismic station coverage in the oceans is limited due to high costs and logistical challenges, leading to insufficient earthquake data from oceanic regions. …”
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Synthesis of the Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) Brush on the Poly( Vinylidene Fluoride) Membrane via the Surface Initiated Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization by Somayeh Fallahnejad, Behnaz MemarMaher

“…The attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) results indicated that the PMMA brush was successfully synthesized on the substrates. …”
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The press as a source for the study of the national-state policy of the Bolshevik party in the North Caucasus during the socialist modernization of the region by Lema A. Turpalov, Zarina M. Alkhastova

“…The article attempts to reveal the peculiarities of coverage in the North Caucasus regional press of the Bolshevik party policy in the sphere of national-state building during the Bolshevik totalitarian regime, based on the critical understanding of the published scientific literature, the study of archival materials, content analysis of regional newspapers and magazines.…”
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Using multiple criteria for redesigning habitat corridor plans for Giant Pandas. by Yixin Diao, Yue Weng, Qianqian Zhao, Xiangxue Hu, Xiaofeng Zhang, Bojian Gu, Yihan Wang, Zhuojin Zhang, Fang Wang

“…We then conducted gap analysis and applied multiple criteria to prioritize candidate habitat corridors. …”
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Ecosystem approach to sustainable neighborhoods: applicability of environmental and urban sustainability indicators in informal neighborhoods by Jose Hinostroza-Martinez, María Custodio, Jesus Chavez-Villarroel

“…The model is based on an ecosystem approach that combines geospatial analysis, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and participatory tools to analyze how factors such as migration, the market, and state policies impact sustainability.ResultsThe results reveal a significant correlation between basic service coverage and the reduction of environmental vulnerability, as well as between urban development policies and territorial occupation dynamics.DiscussionIt is concluded that the proposed evaluation model can serve as a valuable decision-making tool for the formulation of local policies. …”
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