Synthesising key findings from Indonesia’s first civil society-led forum on primary health care: PHC forum, Jakarta, 13-14 November 2023 by Diah Satyani Saminarsih, Clarissa Cita Magdalena, Nadhira Febianisari, Yurdhina Meilissa, Sadika Nuraini Hamid, Muhammad Iqbal Hafizon, Sayyid Muhammad Jundullah, Olivia Herlinda

“…Abstract Background Despite evidence showing the important role of a robust primary health care (PHC) in achieving health equity, many nations still need strong, directional policies and unyielding commitments to strengthening PHC after the Astana Declaration. …”
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Polish Toxic Currency Options by Waldemar Gontarski

“…This was the situation faced by some Polish exporters in the second half of 2008 who in the middle of 2008 issued the most risky call options for banks and, thus, they bought a currency risk from the banks. …”
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Book review. La Questione delle Aree Interne. Riflessioni sociologiche, Francesco Vespasiano, FrancoAngeli, Milano 2023 by Miriam Matteo

“…The work represents a significant contribution to the sociological literature on territorial inequalities and offers useful tools for both scholars and policy-makers committed to understanding the challenges faced by Inner Areas from a research-action perspective. …”
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Settlement of Juvenile Offenses in Klitih Cases Through Restorative Justice by Muhammad Satriyo Pramudita, Aidul Fitriciada Azhari

“…Klitih is a form of street violence committed by teenagers in Yogyakarta and is a serious concern. …”
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Embracing Transformational Vision That Emphasizes Data Collection and Monitoring and Evaluation to Inform, Improve, and Shape Decision-Making in the Caribbean Region by Nadini Persaud

“… The Caribbean encompasses an archipelago of islands with stunning beauty, tropical climates, and beautiful beaches. The region faces many developmental challenges caused by small size, undiversified economies, and regular exposure to various climate and nature induced hazards especially hurricanes which continuously impede developmental progress. …”
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Decision analytical methods for assessing the efficacy of agroecology interventions by Cory Whitney, Lisa Biber-Freudenberger, Eike Luedeling

“…Abstract Given the extensive impact of humans on ecosystems and the uncertainty faced by decision-makers when choosing among alternatives, formal support is required for decision-making in complex agroecological systems. …”
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Impact of Upgrade Programmes on the Competitiveness: Case of the Algerian Companies by Ghomari Souhila

“…Faced to a socio-economic environment that is marked by globalization of trade and competitiveness, Algeria is committed, like its neighbours, to do upgrade programmes which aim to support the dynamic of restructuring process, the industrial integration and growth. …”
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From Measurement to Action: Initiating the Simultaneous Alleviation of Poverty and Food Insecurity Policy in Indonesia by Siectio Dicko Pratama, Rizvaldi Abdul Muid, K. Nurika Damayanti

“…Indonesia is committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, with a focus on eradicating poverty and hunger. …”
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The evolution of nephrology practice in Egypt: legacy, current challenges, and future directions—a narrative review by Amin Roshdy Soliman, Karim M. Soliman, Tarek S. Abdelaziz, Rabab Mahmoud Ahmed, Dina A. Abdellatif, Rasha Ahmed Darwish, Nihal Abosaif, Hoda Maamoun, Hany Hammad, Bahaa Zayed, Ahmed Fayed, Yasser M. Abdelhamid, Sahier Omar EL-Khashab, Mohamed Elkhatib

“…Notwithstanding the range of services offered, the Egyptian healthcare system—which includes insurance-based, commercial, and governmental models—faces significant obstacles, such as unequal access to care, a lack of adequate data infrastructure, and resource limitations. …”
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Messianic Jewish Theology by Richard Harvey

“…It highlights theological issues facing the movement, especially in soteriology, eschatology, the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, and the viability of the movement in the light of assimilation, secularization, and changes in Jewish communities and Jewish identities. …”
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Crime in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry—The Role of Subcontractors by Jardar Lohne, Frode Drevland

“…It aims to delineate the specific crimes committed by these subcontractors and assess their impact against the broader backdrop of industry-related criminality. …”
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Exploring Adolescent Mental Health Issues and Primary Service Needs in Wetland Areas: A Mixed-Method Study by Nurhannifah Rizky Tampubolon, Masrina Munawarah Tampubolon, Niken Yuniar Sari

“…Limited awareness and restricted access to mental health screenings and services persist, largely due to the demands of academic commitments. The aim of this study is to describe the mental health issues faced by adolescents and exploring primary service needs in the wetland areas of Pekanbaru, Indonesia. …”
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Os Tribunais de Contas de São Paulo e sua avaliação dos gastos governamentais em educação by Nicholas Davies

“…This study is part of a major research about all the Audit Courts (ACs) in Brazil and intends to examine how the ACs of São Paulo have been analyzing the governmental incomes and spending applied to the maintenance and development of teaching (MDT), facing the existence of a great diversity of interpretations among the Brazilian ACs. …”
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Opportunities and Challenges in Accelerating Renewable Energy Transition: A Case Study of Lhokseumawe, Aceh, Indonesia by Zulhilmi Zulhilmi, Asrul Fahmi, Mauludi Mauludi, Bimby Hidayat

“…Indonesia faces a growing energy demand amid increasing environmental and economic challenges, particularly due to its continued reliance on fossil fuels. …”
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Voluntary Assisted Dying: The Impasse and a Way Forward by Juergen Dankwort

“…Those assisting beyond the legislated parameters of a VAD regime are facing criminal prosecution. The contraposition to VAD has raised the risk of desperate persons seeking relief by committing violent suicide, endangering family, friends, and first responders. …”
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Research status of gearboxes for high-power nuclear power circulation pumps by WEI Fude, WANG Huanhuan, YANG Shuncheng

“…In addition, corresponding improvement measures and potential research directions were proposed for the assembly process, lubrication, fault diagnosis, post-maintenance, and safety monitoring issues faced by nuclear energy circulation pumps in practical applications, in order to provide useful references for the sustainable development of this field.…”
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Beyond the network. A critical inquiry into the limits of the actor-network theory by Mladenović Ivica

“…This article explores whether ANT can evolve beyond its descriptive commitments to address these concerns without compromising its core principles. …”
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The Role of Faith Bases Organizations in Enhancement of the Social Welfare Among the Rural Poor Households in Nyamweru sub-county, Kabale district; A case Study of Caritas Kabale d... by Hategekimana, Donisian

“…FBOs have for a long time committedly made positive contributions towards provision of education, support in agriculture, skills, health to enhance social welfare but some people in rural areas still have low income, have poor health standards, have no food security, and have limited skills and lack employment due to low levels of education hence poor social welfare. …”
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E-Learning challenges in Iran's higher education system and its implications in the realm of good governance by Seyed Javad SALEHI, Seyedeh Maryam Hosseini LARGANI

“… Good Governance is an approach to government that is committed to creating a system founded in justice and peace that protects individual’s human rights and civil liberties. …”
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Strategic approaches to tourism development in village destinations for increased competitiveness and sustainability by Ni Made Karunia Noina, Ni Made Eka Mahadewi, I Ketut Surata

“…However, like other sectors, tourism faces challenges that require adaptation. The COVID-19 pandemic was one of the biggest challenges, causing prolonged stagnation, the closure of tourist destinations, and a drastic decline in tourist numbers. …”
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