Assessing the environmental, economic, and social impacts of industrial mining on agricultural communities in Sierra Leone: A sustainable approach using PLS-SEM by Braima Pascal Komba, Muhammad Waqas Alam Chattha, Almazea Fatima, Peter C. Thomson, Luciano Adrián González, Muhammad Farooq Hyder

“…The paper highlights the importance of balancing environmental sustainability with socioeconomic development in mining policy. To achieve this, stakeholders and the government should enforce strict regulations on the reclamation and restoration of mined fields and ensure mining industries adhere to their corporate social responsibilities in the areas they operate.…”
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Urban Transformation Towards Premature Obsolescence Of Buildings by Beatrice Stolz, Jiajia Li, Steffen Wellinger

“…These results are discussed alongside urban planning and densification strategies, offering policy insights and supporting a contextualised approach to circular development. …”
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Determining the feasibility of calculating pancreatic cancer risk scores for people with new-onset diabetes in primary care (DEFEND PRIME): study protocol by Simon de Lusignan, Agnieszka Lemanska, Natalia Khalaf, Adam Harvey-Sullivan, Hugh Claridge, Claire A Price, Rofique Ali, Elizabeth A Cooke, Catherine Hodges, Dean O’Callaghan, Ali Stunt, Spencer A Thomas, Joanna Thomson

“…Software to calculate ENDPAC scores will be developed, and descriptive statistics used to summarise the cohort’s demographics and assess data quality. …”
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Understanding the progress of COVID-19 transmission in a rural district: a social network approach by Juliana Mansor, Nazarudin Safian, Fatimah Abdul Razak, Halim Ismail, Muhammad Haikal Ghazali, Noriah Ismail

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Research Progress and Prospects of Urban-Rural Integration Based on Scientific Knowledge Map by Gong Weixia, Ma Shujiao

“…The analysis comprehensively presents research progress in terms of publication volume, authors, institutions, research areas, hot topics, evolution trajectories, and frontier trends, while also providing insights into future development trends. This study reveals that, over the past two decades, domestic research on urban-rural integration has shown significant and sustained growth driven by policy initiatives. …”
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Leveraging local health system resources to address quality healthcare gaps in sub-Saharan African: lessons from the SafeCare quality improvement programme in Ghana by Robert Kaba Alhassan, Maxwell Akwasi Antwi, Gifty Sunkwa-Mills, Bonifacia Benefo Agyei, Aafke de Graaff, Tobias F Rinke de Wit, Edward Nketiah-Amponsah

“…Objective This paper explored views and experiences of frontline health staff and policy makers on the SafeCare quality improvement programme in Ghana and how local resources were leveraged in its implementation. …”
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Presenting the Model of Effective Factors on Smart Governance in the Country by Ghaem Gheiravani, Mohammad Montazeri, Shams Sadat Zahedi

“…Research background Chegni & Koshtar Haranki (2022), examined "smart (knowledge-based) governance relying on the development model (functions of thinker boards)", to explain the concept of thinker board as a strategic and influential institution on the country's decision-making and policy making process and drawing and presenting a local and ecologically compatible model of governance in Iran from this strategic institution. …”
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Perceived risk and intention to use digital financial services of Vietnamese youth by Nguyễn Thị Thương, Khúc Thế Anh, Nguyễn Mạnh Cường, Phan Anh Tuấn, Bùi Thị Thanh Huyền, Võ Mỹ Linh

“…Based on the research findings, we get some policy implications for policy-makers and financial institutions.…”
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Students’ Readiness and Perceptions towards Outcome-Based Education Implementation in Higher Education Institutions by Subin Thomas, Jeena Joseph, Chellappan Santhakumary Anuja, Sarada Mohanachandran Anitha

“… The new education policy in India proposes a paradigm shift to mold graduates who meet the latest industry requirements. …”
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Prospective scenarios for the personal responsibility promotion with health in Cuba until 2030 by Isabel Pilar Luis Gonzalvez, Yusdanys Torres Jimenez, Adolfo Gerardo Álvarez Pérez

“…It is proposed to complete the exercise of strategic foresight, assessing the policy principles, strategies and actions to be included in a policy or strategic action plan to achieve the target scenario.…”
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Pitik: A Cebuano-Binisaya Intent-Based Chatbot for Cardiovascular Disease Patient Profiling and Risk Factor Recommendations by Joseph Cedeño, Andrew Manteza, Nicole Nacar, Merhamdin Umbukan, Cherrie Muaña, Ma. Juliet Vasay-Cruz, Ceasar Ian Benablo, Kristine Mae Adlaon

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Postnatal weight loss and exclusive breastfeeding in newborn by Arezoo Haseli, Marzieh Bagherinia, Lida Menati, Sareh Farshadfar, Fatemeh Karpasand, Zahra Karimian

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The Impact of Long-Chain Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplementation in Pregnant Women Toward the Intelligence Status of Early Childhood: Protocol for a Systematic Review an... by Han Yin Lim, Mohammad Adi Mohammad Fadzil, Suraiami Mustar, Imanul Hassan Abdul Shukor, Wan Ahmad Syazani Mohamed

“… BackgroundLong-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs) are essential fatty acids that protect cellular structures and provide energy, particularly for fetal growth and development. The maternal supplementations of omega-3 LCPUFA may affect the rate of intelligence in early childhood development. …”
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Factors Associated with the Incidence of Medication Errors Among Nurses in Selected Hospitals Affiliated with Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd by Khatere Khanjankhani, Tina Seirafi, Sajjad Bahariniya, Atefeh Ebrahimi, Seyed Masood Mousavi

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IMPLEMENTATION OF AVIATION SAFETY CULTURE TO PREVENT FLIGHT ACCIDENTS AT HALIM PERDANAKUSUMA AIR FORCE BASE JAKARTA by I Dewa Ketut Kerta Widana, Sungkono, Khaerudin, Ersha Mayori

“…While 4 dimensions (35% to 70%) have been running "Quite Well" are monitoring and follow-up, values, and policy socialization. Self-assessment of safety culture implementation using 6 dimensions, that is commitment, behavior, awareness, adaptability, information, and justness, have a Level-4 Cooperating, shows that all staffs are engaged to develop cooperation and commitment to improving safety. …”
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On the issue of organizing a school theater: Setting pedagogical goals and objectives by Olga A. Staina

“…To this end, the Federal State Budgetary Institution of Culture "All-Russian Center for the Development of Artistic Creativity and Humanitarian Technologies" (FGBUK "VTSKhT") and the Shchukin Theater Institute have developed a number of documents, guidelines for school teachers, heads of school theaters. …”
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Misconceptions and knowledge gaps about HPV, cervical cancer, and HPV vaccination among Central American immigrant parents in the United States by Virginia A. Moreno, Denise Lima Nogueira, Denisse Delgado, Madelyne J. Valdez, Doris Lucero, Axel Hernandez Nieto, Nachalie Rodriguez-Cruz, Ana Cristina Lindsay

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Barriers Experienced During Fatherhood and the Role of Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Mixed-Methods Approach by Sravya Gurivireddygari, Samantha Hicks, Elisabeth Hayes, Meera Rao, Sebastian Densley, Sumaita Choudhury, Panagiota Kitsantas, Maria Mejia, Lea Sacca

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Teachers’ Virtual Education Experiences in Iraq: Insights from a Mixed-Methods Study on Challenges and Consequences by ABBAS TAHER ALLAWI GHRABAT, NASROLAH GHASHGHAEIZADEH, JALAL SHANTA JABER, FRANK MOSAVI

“…These factors included Utility (9 items), Implications (8 items), Flexibility and Adaptability (7 items), Equity (7 items), Balanced Infrastructure Development (7 items), Evaluation and Motivation Mechanisms (6 items), Management and Policy Making (8 items), Awareness and Empowerment (6 items), Educational Planning (4 items), and Technology Enhanced Learning (3 items).Conclusion: The findings highlight the complex challenges encountered by Iraqi educators in virtual learning environments, underscoring the significance of addressing infrastructural gaps,providing adequate training, and fostering equitable access to technology. …”
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Usability of technological tools to overcome language barriers in healthcare– a scoping review by Annika Kreienbrinck, Saskia Hanft-Robert, Alina Ioana Forray, Asithandile Nozewu, Mike Mösko

“…Conclusion Future research and policy efforts should focus on standardizing evaluation methods and diversifying development regionally, linguistically, and interdisciplinary. …”
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