Comparing the Global Tariff and Actual Costs of Surgeries at Imam Khomeini Hospital Affiliated with Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences by Jamil Sadeghifar, Nasim Eyvani, GHasem Rajabi Vasukolai, Naser Farhamand Moghadam, Shahram Ekhtyari

“…These have become priority, vital policies. This study was conducted to compare the recorded costs in patient files with the approved global tariffs for surgeries at Imam Khomeini Hospital in Kermanshah. …”
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Rural Households’ Vulnerability to Food Insecurity and Its Determinants in North Shewa Zone of Ethiopia by Debebe Cheber, Fekadu Beyene, Jema Haji, Tesfaye Lemma

“…The findings imply that design and implementation of food insecurity policies and strategies need to focus not only on households that are currently food insecure but also on those categorized as transient food insecure.…”
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Sexual violence victimisation and response among university students in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol by Sylvia Kaaya, Rehema Chande Mallya, Marie Lindkvist, Ester Steven Mzilangwe, Faustine Kyungu Nkulu Kalengayi

“…However, no review has been retrieved from the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Database, Cochrane Library or Ovid examining evidence synthesis on prevalence, risk factors, victims and perpetrators, policies, laws and universities responses to SV in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). …”
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Comprehensive analysis of proteomic and biochemical responses of Daphnia magna to short-term exposure to polystyrene microplastic particles by Young Sang Kwon, Chang-Beom Park, Seung-Min Lee, Jin-Woo Park, Yeong-Jin Kim, Jong-Hwan Kim, Jong-Su Seo

“…This study emphasizes the urgency of understanding MP toxicity to guide environmental policies and conservation efforts aimed at mitigating the effects of plastic pollution.…”
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Characterization and typology of goat production systems in the Southern Highlands of Peru by Emmanuel Alexander Sessarego, Fritz Carlos Trillo, David José Godoy, Walter Palomino-Guerrera, Juancarlos Alejandro Cruz

“…These findings highlight the need for targeted public policies to improve productivity and sustainability in goat farming within the Ica region.…”
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Pig herd management and infection transmission dynamics: a challenge for modellers by Sicard, Vianney, Picault, Sébastien, Andraud, Mathieu

“…Results highlighted the importance to account for spatial and temporal structuring and herd management policies in epidemiological models. Indeed, disease-related abortions, inducing reassignments of sows in different batches, was shown to enhance the transmission process, favouring the persistence of the virus at the herd level. …”
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The impact of Islamic financial development on renewable energy production in Islamic countries by Siswantoro, Amir Mahmud

“…Implications − The results of this study have implications for the policies of Muslim countries to further encourage Islamic finance to be channeled into the renewable energy sector. …”
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Understanding Global Defense Budgeting Dynamics: A Systematic Literature Review on Economic and Geopolitical Factors by Muchamad Bachtiar, Irdam Ahmad, Zainal Abidin Sahabuddin, Trismadi

“…Understanding these dynamics is crucial for guiding national policies and strategies. Purpose: This study aims to analyze the intricate factors shaping military expenditures globally, with a focus on understanding the role of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, geopolitical tensions, and international political dynamics. …”
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Computer Technology and Students’ Social Cultural Values in Selected Secondary Schools in Kabale District. by Ninsiima, Comfort

“…The findings have potential implications for educational policies, curriculum design, and teaching methodologies, aiming to achieve a balanced integration of technology that respects cultural diversity and ethical considerations.…”
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Effect of Teacher Motivation on Pupil’s Performance in Kyanamira Sub-county Kabale District. by Ahimbisibwe, Judith

“…However, 80% of respondents disagreed that there were any policies for teacher training. The researcher recommends that the Ministry of Public Service develop incentive packages to enhance teacher motivation in primary schools. …”
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Teachers’ Motivation and CRE Learners Academic Performance in Secondary Schools of Kayonza Sub-County Kanungu District. by Asiimwe, Honest

“…The study recommended that school management should actively engage with teachers to understand their perspectives on organizational policies and treatment, as this could enhance teacher satisfaction and, consequently, students’ academic performance.…”
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Assessing the Factors Affecting the Adoption of Organic Farming Practices in Banana Cropping System in Kamwenge District. by Tukasingura, Francis

“…Recommendations included improving education and extension services, developing policies to support compost and cover crop usage, and strengthening institutional frameworks to facilitate access to credit and extension services. …”
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THE EFFECT OF TRADE OPENNESS ON POVERTY IN NIGERIA by Benedict Azu, Onyemaechi Ugboh

“…It is recommended that the government should ensure that trade policies are mutually beneficial to Nigeria and the trading partner and that some specific bilateral trade relations are well negotiated. …”
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Modeling carbon dioxide emissions in power plants: a perspective on smart cities and low-carbon economy by Isa S. Qamber

“…This involves implementing policies and technologies aimed at reducing GHG emissions and mitigating climate change. …”
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Reaching the Peripheral Regional Growth Centre by Jörgen Gren

“…More importantly, the centre-periphery concept is at the very heart of most national regional policies and aid schemes as well as being at the heart of the EU’s cohesion/convergence efforts undertaken in the framework of the Structural and cohesion funds. …”
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The promised potential of blockchain technology for transparency and fairness in agri-food chains: insights from the coffee sector by Antonella Samoggia, Andrea Fantini, Rino Ghelfi

“…Its effectiveness is particularly significant in companies adopting sustainability oriented measures and appropriate company policies. In these contexts, blockchain can serve to increase visibility of ongoing fairness oriented processes.…”
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Performance of women-owned businesses that patent by Chahreddine Abbes, Amélie Lafrance-Cooke, Danny Leung

“…Overall, the findings support the need for policies that take gender into account.…”
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O Rio de Janeiro na CPI do Narcotráfico de 1999/2000 by Antônio Luz Costa

“…O ponto identificável talvez mais importante, com o qual se pode refletir sobre algumas características peculiares do tráfico, é que esse domínio depende dos outros (político, jurídico, comercial, policial, etc.) para existir. De modo que ele não é uma rede com autonomia própria e/ou com capacidade de se reproduzir somente com alguns elementos recolhidos da falta de estrutura urbana, das precárias condições sociais de educação e moradia, por exemplo. …”
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BEHAVIOUR AMONG FEMALE MIGRANTS IN MAKURDI, BENUE STATE by ONYEMA ANGELA ABEL

“…This paper advocates the need to mitigate incidence of risky sexual behavior and provide policies that will ensure human security and economic empowerment …”
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THE INTERPLAY OF GENDER, AGE, EDUCATION LEVEL AND THERMAL SATISFACTION: EVIDENCE FROM BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Ljiljan Veselinović, Jasmina Mangafić

“…The outcomes of this research could be valuable in developing policies aimed at improving energy efficiency of buildings. …”
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