Exploring the Challenges in Covering Dental Services through Complementary Insurance in Iran: A Qualitative Study by Zahra Pouraskari, Reza Yazdani, Hossein Hessari

“…The extracted themes were as follows: (1) Insurance commitments and service coverage, (2) reimbursement system, (3) information system, (4) economic issues, (5) population coverage, and (6) regulation and supervision. …”
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Factors Affecting the Financial Sustainability of Startups During the Valley of Death: An Empirical Study in an Innovative Ecosystem by Cesar Zapata-Molina, Mauricio Bedoya-Villa, Johnatan Castro-Gómez, Santiago Gutiérrez-Broncano, Edith Román, Elkin Rave-Gómez

“…This study seeks to identify key factors that influence the financial sustainability of startups during the VoD, which demands a significant amount of funding and government support. (2) Methods: A quantitative methodology was employed, based on a worldwide literature review that pointed out the variables of the object of study; the information collection process was conducted through a questionnaire applied to 352 entrepreneurs in an innovative ecosystem. …”
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Considering patient-centred care and patient empowerment as essential to quality health care delivery in Ghana by Ruby V. Kodom, Robert T. Netangaheni

“…Contribution: This study supports the call for health systems to remain committed to efforts to achieve UHC, with a focus on PCC and PE.…”
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Social support to eradicate open defecation: raise awareness and promote healthy behavior by Muhammad Ikhtiar, Nur Ulmy Mahmud, Andi Asrina, Andi Arysta, Putri Khairunnisa

“…This study aimed to analyze the role of social support in the context of efforts to halt open defecation. This study employed quantitative methodology with a cross-sectional study design. …”
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Carbon stock dynamics in Ethiopian forests; a systematic review for sustainable forest management towards climate change mitigation by Melkamu Kassaye, Etsegenet Emiru, Yonas Derebe, Alemu Tsega

“…Numerous studies prove that forests sequester CO2; however, formulating strategies and objectives from disparate evidence is challenging and demands a comprehensive review of recent research. Consequently, we employed PRISMA to investigate the dynamics of Ethiopia's forest carbon pool through the analysis of 113 studies. …”
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Current scenario and potential of waste cooking oil as a feedstock for biodiesel production in Indonesia: Life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA) review by Arif Rahman, M.A.M. Oktaufik, Triyono Widi Sasongko, Iwan Guntoro, Dadi Soedjati, Najmi Abbas, Abdul Rahman, Fathiah Ulfah, Ari Widiarto, Siswanto, Dharmawan, Sudarwaji Edi Yuwono Trihadi, Kusrestuwardani, Anggara Lomak Prihatin, Adim Hadi, Surat Indrijarso, Priyambodo Rahardjo, Arief Barkah, Irhan Febijanto, Nugroho Adi Sasongko

“…There are several recommendations that can be made to develop WCO-based biodiesel, namely the government must demonstrate political commitment by promoting WCO as a national energy source feedstock. …”
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Exploring the link between traffic violations and moral disengagement: A scoping review by Haouria Basiyd-Fellahi, Patricia Delhomme, Julien Cestac

“…It is therefore imperative to understand why motorists commit traffic violations. Some studies have identified the use of self-exonerating strategies, such as Moral Disengagement (MD; Bandura, 1990), as a contributing factor to this decision-making process. …”
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Exploring sustainable approaches at Dubai Expo 2020: a blend of biophilic and biomimicry designs by Iman Ibrahim, Balsam Munadhil Al-Chaderchi

“…This research study uses biophilic or biomimetic design strategies to assess the sustainability practices employed in a group of pavilions at the Dubai Expo 2020 that employ biophilic and/or biomimetic design strategies. …”
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Perceived Barriers to Leisure-time Physical Activity among Individuals at Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in India by Sathish Thirunavukkarasu, Farah El Fil, Maria Prokou, Aravind Venkatachalam, Siya Kumar, Fathimath Shifaly, Brian Oldenburg

“…Standardized questionnaires were employed to collect information on socio-demographics, leisure-time physical activity levels, and perceived barriers to physical activity. …”
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Relationship Between Undergraduate Students’ Perceptions of Gender and Female Student Leadership: An Evaluative Study by Mercy Olajumoke Kutu, Thokozile Valerie Mayekiso

“…Higher education institutions should commit to research on the perception of gender and leadership dynamics in student leadership. …”
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Modelling Work–Study Conflict Effects on Built Environment Students’ Well-Being, Health, and Academic Performance by Marini Samaratunga, Imriyas Kamardeen

“…Balancing academic responsibilities and work commitments poses significant challenges for students in built environment (BE) programs, often leading to compromised well-being and academic difficulties. …”
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Correlation between Ectopic Pregnancy and Reproductive History among Pregnant Women in Karbala City/ Iraq by Sarah E. Faleeh, Hawraa Ghafel

“…Recommendations: Encourage women to commitments in regular visits to primary health care centers to detecting and screening ectopic pregnancy early and providing health education to pregnant women during their visits about the causes and risk factors of ectopic pregnancy. …”
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Obstacles to multisectoral maternal and child healthcare financing in Uganda: insights from policy bureaucrats by Maureen Sylvia Kusiima, Gerda van Dijk, Mary S. Mangai, Olanrewaju Olaniyan, Stellah Lubinga

“…These interviews were complemented by a review of 19 authoritative documents related to MCH financing in Uganda. The study employed thematic analyses to comprehensively present the data. …”
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Method of Selection of Rural Territory in the Development of a Territorial Diagnosis by Carolina Suárez-Roldán, Yelena Hernández-Atencia, Germán Méndez-Giraldo

“…Subsequently, in the third phase, collaboration with the TWT is employed to validate and select the nine variables constituting the criteria for rural space selection. …”
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Evaluation of a participatory action project to improve safety and outcomes in maternity care by Marie-Clare Balaam, Gill Thomson

“…The evaluation sought to understand the collaborative and co-production processes employed and to identify recommendations and learning from the project. …”
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IS ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTING TO ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY? A CROSS-SECTIONAL ANALYSIS USING A GLOBAL DATASET by Ciprian Beniamin BENEA, Alexandru CONSTĂNGIOARĂ

“…Moreover, The EU and OECD countries, alongside international frameworks, are committed to supporting vulnerable nations and advancing sustainable development worldwide. …”
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A simplified mathematical model of gender-based family violence in Mexico by Helena Torres Angeles, Sofia Guerrero Ruano, Laura Rocío González-Ramírez

“…Therefore, this dynamic modeling approach underscores the need for public strategies that not only assist female victims in escaping violent environments, but also promote awareness and recovery programs for those who commit acts of violence.…”
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Factors affecting Academic Performance of Primary Schools in Ikumba Subcounty, Kabale District. by Christopher, Musinguzi

“…Quality teachers did also matter. Committed, competent and knowledgeable teachers produced better learning and pupils benefit a lot from them. …”
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Elderly drivers with pedal errors during emergency braking do not lift their leg by Kazuki Fujita, Yasutaka Kobayashi, Koji Hayashi, Kaori Kawabata, Tomoki Ogawa, Hideaki Hori, Mamiko Sato, Masahito Hitosugi

“…Among the 30 participants, 10 committed errors by pressing both pedals simultaneously. …”
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Decarbonizing the cement industry in Latin America and the Caribbean: A comprehensive review of strategies, barriers, and policies by Andrés André Camargo-Bertel, Diego Hincapie, Victor Pugliese, Arturo Gonzalez-Quiroga, Oscar Pupo-Roncallo

“…This article analyzes strategies, barriers, and policies to drive the decarbonization of this sector, assessing their applicability and impact. The study employed a two-stage methodology: first, a data analysis phase involving the collection of greenhouse gas emissions data and key performance indicators; second, a comprehensive review of scientific literature, sectoral roadmaps, and national commitments to identify decarbonization strategies, along with their associated costs, barriers, and policies. …”
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