An elaboration of obstacles and perspectives of medical tourism development taking the approach of integrated service provision (Case study: Isfahan Province, Iran) by S. S. Hosseini, M. Taghvaei, Z. V. Ataev

“…To remove the barriers identified, several strategies are proposed. including the provision of health-based integrated services (medical, treatment and wellness), development of shared products by the sectors involved in this domain, compilation of a comprehensive plan for health tourism development, preparation of a coherent and well-organized scientific plan given the policies of resilient economy, realistic and practical attention to the branding issues, the usage of up-to-date methods of modern marketing plan for the health companies and facilitators, removal of the legal barriers to the medical tourism development and compilation of new supportive, supervisory and advertising policies.…”
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Mortality Projections, Regional Disparities in the Burden of Neonatal Disorders, and the Status of Achieving SDG Targets by 2030 in South Asia: Insights from the Global Burden of D... by Manya Soni, Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib, Ashok Kumar Balaraman, Rangaswamy Roopashree, Mandeep Kaur, Manish Srivastava, Amit Barwal, G. V. Siva Prasad, Pranchal Rajput, Rukshar Syed, Gajendra Sharma, Sunil Kumar, Ganesh Bushi, Nagavalli Chilakam, Sakshi Pandey, Manvinder Brar, Rachana Mehta, Sanjit Sah, Muhammed Shabil, Abhay M. Gaidhane, Mahendra Singh

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Retail technology use in sustainability practices: A mixed-methods analysis of implementation approaches and future directions by Noptanit Chotisarn, Thadathibesra Phuthong

“…Implementation success rates showed notable disparities between developed (25 %) and developing markets (18 %). This study provides the first comprehensive bibliometric mapping of retail technology sustainability research, revealing distinct methodological patterns and highlighting the influence of cultural and regional differences on implementation effectiveness.…”
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Balanced Establishment and Unbalanced Development: An Analysis on the West of Zagros Macro - region Urban System with an Emphasis on Instability and Inefficacity of Small Towns by Esmaeel Aliakbari, Mostafa Taleshi, Mohammad Faraji Darabkhani

“…Despite the emphasis of urban-regional development policies on the approach of small town in removing regional disparities, the process of urbanization in the region, in contrast with the aforesaid policies, makes more centralization and polarization. …”
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Developing a contextually and culturally relevant benefit-sharing framework for pathogen genomic research and biobanking in africa: a deliberative expert approach by Pamela Emefa Selormey, Irene H. Tsey, John Ganle, Patricia Akweongo, Paulina Tindana

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Exploring the impact of interaction dynamics and professional capacity and development on cognitive medical errors: a multiple-case study of healthcare professionals in Jordan by Heba Hijazi, Mohammad S. Alyahya, Main N. Alolayyan, Farah Ajayneh, Rabah Al Abdi, Ahmed Hossain, Alounoud AlMarzooqi, Mohamad Alameddine

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The contribution of culture to the creation of inclusive and sustainable economies by Isabel Vieira, Andreia Silva, Elisa Alén, Didiana Fernandes

“…Conclusion: The study highlights local actors' perception of the need to implement effective public policies and initiatives that promote the valorization of culture as a strategic sector for sustainable growth, social inclusion, and the preservation of cultural heritage, consolidating culture as an essential element for the holistic development of the territory. …”
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Addressing Long-Term Residual Influences of COVID-19 on Economy and Society for Future Generations: Mothers’ Perceptions of Challenges for Parenting and Children’s Development by Brooklynn Merrifield, Haleh Karimi, Amy Lein, Amy Fairfield

“…Findings from the study led to six key recommendations to address the long-term negative impact of COVID-19: developing community support networks, building better access to educational resources, improving flexible work policies, bringing attention to the importance of mental health issues, building leadership and community support programs for parents, and addressing the lack of social skills to prepare the future workforce generation. …”
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Decomposing socioeconomic and educational inequalities in infant mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa: DHS insights linked to countdown to 2030 and agenda 2063 by Rahel Mulatie Anteneh, Zekaryas Ewnetu Gashu, Lemlem Daniel Baffa, Desalegn Anmut Bitew, Chalachew Yenew, Kaleb Assegid Demissie, Bewuketu Terefe, Melak Jejaw, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Misganaw Guadie Tiruneh, Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Tadele Biresaw Belachew, Wubshet Debebe Negash, Elsa Awoke Fentie, Desale Bihonegn Asmamaw

“…To combat these disparities and improve infant survival rates, it is vital to enhance child-rearing practices through targeted health policies, promote equitable economic development, engage communities in health initiatives, and establish monitoring systems. …”
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Lessons from the National institutes of health innovation corps program: defining barriers to developing and commercializing novel solutions for persons with opioid use disorder by Matthew P. Heshmatipour, Tyler M. Duvernay, Desislava Z. Hite, Eboo Versi, Michael P. Hite, David F. Reeser, Victor Prikhodko, Ariana M. Nelson, Bina Julian, Milton L. Greenberg

“…Results Agnostic to the type of product (therapeutic, device, or SaMD), several shared barriers were identified: (1) There is a lack of standardization across medical providers for managing patients with OUD, resulting in diverse implementation practices due to a fragmented healthcare policy; (2) Underlying Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) present unique challenges to medical care and contribute to poor outcomes in OUD; (3) Stigma thwarts adoption, implementation, and the development of innovative solutions; (4) Constantly evolving public health trends and legal policies impact development and access to OUD interventions. …”
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Smart Cities in comparison: An analysis of the best Smart Cities by Stefano CARBONI

“…This research has the potential to contribute to the field of urban development and planning, particularly in the context of Smart Cities. …”
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Demystifying Literacy Disparities: The Interplay of Economic Conditions and Educational Spending by Tryson Yangailo

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Role of Central Bank Independence in Banking and Financial Stability Ensuring by Victoria Dudchenko

“…The results of the study create a scientific basis for substantiating the sequence of actions aimed at strengthening the independence of the central bank. Thus, in developing countries, the focus should be on defining and prioritizing central bank goals, while developed countries should take a deeper approach to this issue and ensure the independence of monetary policy and financial independence of the central bank.…”
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Designing and explaining the political behavior model of managers in government organizations by Mehdi Izadi, Amir Hoshang Nazarpuri, Reza Sepahvand, Hojat Vahdati, Mohammad Hakak

“…In the data analysis, thematic analysis and the MICMAC software were used, and to prioritize the factors affecting political behavior, for the interpretative structural approach, the ism method was used. …”
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Exploring STEM-TVET integration in technical colleges: middle leaders' experiences by Sulaimon Adewale, Nurudeen Babatunde Bamiro, Ntokozo Dennis Ndwandwe

“…Improvement strategies include human capital development, innovative funding models, policy localisation, and societal reorientation toward STEM. …”
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A Governance Framework for the Geospatial Information Centres (GICs) in Developing Countries إطار حوكمة مراكز المعلومات الجغرافية المكانية في البلدان النامية... by Muhammad Abdulrahman Seddeek, Hossam Sami

“…Spatial information and analysis are very beneficial for decision-makers and planners in preparing regional development plans to optimize development returns. There are numerous issues with the process of building GIC databases, especially in developing countries, mostly related to weak governance, one of which is the lack of adequate tools for gathering and arranging data; the absence of standardized information methods and recording; the inability to access this information through a working method; information preservation and recording techniques; the inability to use specialized hardware and software, etc. …”
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Farmers’ perception of enablers and barriers to the adoption of renewable energy technologies for farming: a case study of the Lawra Municipality in the Upper West Region of Ghana... by Ransford Teng-viel Karbo, Lynn J. Frewer, Francisco J. Areal, Albert Boaitey, Glyn Jones

“…At present, the adoption of renewable energy technology for farming in Ghanaian agriculture is low and factors accounting for this development need to be understood if policy interventions are to be developed to mitigate this. …”
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Performance and suitability analysis of rooftop solar PV in Oman: A case study of university branches by Sharmila deve Venkatachalam, Almuhannad Al Nadabi, Abdul Aziz Al Shukaili, Ahmed Said Al Hinai, Ahmed Salim Al Shuaili, Ibrahim said Al Shukaili

“…After finding the most suitable locations and analysis, attractive rooftop policies in solar PV of successful countries are discussed, based on that few strong strategies are suggested to develop rooftop solar PV projects in Oman. …”
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Research trends and dynamics in women entrepreneurship: a comprehensive bibliometric review by S. Aruna Prabha, N. Venkatesa Palanichamy, D. Murugananthi, K. M. Shivakumar, M. Kalpana, M. Balakrishnan

“…The findings of the study provide valuable insights for the policy makers to develop specific strategies and provide futuristic directions for the research scholars that could benefit in uplifting the livelihood of women entrepreneurs.…”
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Bibliometric Analysis of Medical Waste Research Using Python-Driven Algorithm by Ilie Cirstea, Andrei-Flavius Radu, Delia Mirela Tit, Ada Radu, Gabriela Bungau, Paul Andrei Negru

“…This study underscores the implications of MW and the importance of analyzing publication trends over time to understand the ongoing need for development, grounded in a legislative policy framework, which is essential for advancing sustainable practices in MW management.…”
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