Siyazama entrepreneurial development project: challenges of a community-university partnership within a faculty of theology by Marietjie J. Botha, Ruth M. Albertyn

“…Findings could be applied to the broader context of public-private partnerships, which form part of corporate social responsibility projects in response to needs for relevance, accountability and responsible sustainable development. …”
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Development of an Integrated Model of Planning and Management in Free Zones with an Emphasis on Environmental Pressures by Mohammad Javad Amiri, Vahid Moghaddamzadeh, Gholamreza Nabi Bidhendi

“…This comprehensive approach aims to pave the way for sustainable development within the Aras Free Zone, ensuring environmental integrity while promoting economic growth.…”
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The long-term and short-term effects of interest rate volatility on corporate bankruptcy risk: An industry and supply chain perspective. by Lingfei Chen, Kai Zhang, Xueying Yang

“…Using data from China's construction industry, this study empirically tests these findings and, based on the main conclusions, provides policy suggestions regarding the long- and short-term effects of monetary policy on the sustainable development of China's construction industry: (1) focus on short-term interest rate risks and be vigilant against commercial credit bubbles; (2) long-term monetary policy should prioritize industrial structure optimization.…”
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FOSTERING AGROPRENEURSHIP PRACTICE IN NIGERIA: A LOOK BENEATH THE SURFACE by Olamitunji DAKARE

“…The review is in line with the need to create sustainable development through agropreneurship initiatives: in an economy presently facing a high rate of unemployment, extreme poverty, poor earnings from foreign exchange, and insufficiency of food items, this article argues for the need to adopt an overarching agriculture value chain to ensure a rapid industrial and economic development across Nigeria. …”

Public Awareness of Low-Carbon Economy in Nigeria: A Case Study of Akwa Ibom State by EE Etim, JE Asuquo, FA Gabriel

“…@JASEM Keywords: Low-Carbon Economy, Nigeria, Sustainable Development, Climate Change, Awareness …”
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BEYOND ENERGY: THE ROLE OF COLONIAL LEGACY IN THE EFFECT OF INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY ON RENEWABLE ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN WEST AFRICA by Musa Ilias Biala, Ololade Mistura Aromasodun

“…The study found that in the long run, GDP per capita, carbon dioxide emissions and urbanisation had a significant negative impact on renewable energy consumption whereas technology, institutional quality, and the interaction of institution with colonial legacy had a significant positive impact on renewable energy consumption. To achieve sustainable development, the study recommends that policy makers prioritise institutional stability while leveraging technological advancements to promote renewable energy production. …”
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Social Media Advocacy for SDG 5 in the Middle East: Insights from Egypt, Tunisia, and Jordan by Laila El Baradei, Mohamed Kadry, Ghadeer Ahmed

“… This article explores how government organizations in Egypt, Tunisia, and Jordan use Facebook (FB) to advocate for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5). Guided by the Dragonfly Advocacy Model for evaluating social media advocacy and using CrowdTangle for FB content analysis, researchers analyzed advocacy efforts over eight and a half years, nearly midway through the planned implementation timeframe of the SDGs. …”
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Review of Electric-Carbon Coupling Market Studies： Status，Challenges，and Sustainability Perspectives by ZHU Jizhong, XIE Chuchu, ZHANG Di, LAN Jing, ZHOU Jialin

“…Finally，the challenges and crucial technologies confronting the current electric-carbon coupling market are outlined，offering policy guidance and prospects for sustainable development.…”
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Unpacking the Area-Based Approach for Sustainable Urban Development in Europe: Policies and Challenges for Migrants Inclusion in the Metropolitan Area of Venice by Paola Briata, Carlotta Fioretti

“… The paper aims at disentangling the area-based approach as promoted by the EU to bring about integrated sustainable development in European urban areas. In particular, the paper looks at how this approach has evolved over time and to what extent it has been used to foster the inclusion of migrants through a territorialised or spatial perspective. …”
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An Assessment of Landslides Occurrence and its Implications on the Local Community in Kanaba Sub-County Kisoro District. by Mutendereze, Edson

“…Recommendations include enhancing early warning systems, improving infrastructure resilience, and implementing proactive control measures to mitigate landslide risks and promote sustainable development practices in the region.…”
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PERFORMANCE BUDGETING IN THE SOUTH-EAST EUROPE COUNTRIES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON PRESENT STATE AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES by Meldina Kokorović Jukan, Elman Nadžaković

“…In this research, the focus is on answering questions about presence and elements of national performance framework, UN Sustainable Development Goals, performance budgeting framework and characteristics, and authority for the design and implementation of performance budgeting system. …”
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POVERTY ERADICATION AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: AN APPRAISAL OF TELEVISION JINGLES by DORCAS BABA, AYODELE B. JOSEPH, MENDOS B. DOGO

“… Poverty eradication remains a critical global goal, as reflected in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 1: No Poverty. …”
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Citizen science and its applicability for sustainability and a healthy planet by Medani P. Bhandari

“…They contribute valuable data and insights to inform decision-making processes and support sustainable development efforts. The paper also discusses the complementary relationship between citizen science and indigenous knowledge, underlining the importance of diverse perspectives in addressing environmental challenges. …”
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REMOVAL OF EXTERNALITIES IN TOURISM BY MEANS OF TOUR OPERATOR SPECIALISATION AND EDUCATION by Jasmina Grižnić

“…Wishing to retain their market position, tour operators can help destination sustainable development by specialisation. Due to a large stakeholder network in destinations, former “big players” know them well and propose new tourist attractions. …”
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Insight into the mechanical properties and the sustainable application of recycled permeable concrete: Green low-carbon concrete technology. by Shaojian Xia, Lei Peng, Wu Zhang, Hongliang Zhu, Jing Li

“…The performance optimization of reclaimed permeable concrete helps to reduce the energy consumption of building materials preparation and promotes green and sustainable development. To further adjust the ratio of reclaimed permeable concrete and optimize the mechanical properties of reclaimed permeable concrete, the influence of aggregate particle size distribution on the mechanical properties of reclaimed permeable concrete is analyzed. …”
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Seismic energy dissipation capacity of confined concrete columns with infilled-AAC bricks subjected to quasi-static cyclic loading by Bambang Sabariman, Tavio, Slamet Widodo

Evaluating the effectiveness of a health and environmental education training program for Syrian teachers in Northern Syria by Mervan Y. Huseyin, Abdulmuhaimen Dershewi, Debbi Marais, Marwan Albuhtori

“…In alignment with UNESCO's directives for ongoing teacher development in environmental awareness to achieve sustainable development goals, this study developed and evaluated a 14-week training curriculum aimed at enhancing Environmental and Health Education awareness among Syrian teachers. …”
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PERFORMANCE BUDGETING IN THE SOUTH-EAST EUROPE COUNTRIES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON PRESENT STATE AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES by Meldina Kokorović Jukan, Elman Nadžaković

“…In this research, the focus is on answering questions about presence and elements of national performance framework, UN Sustainable Development Goals, performance budgeting framework and characteristics, and authority for the design and implementation of performance budgeting system. …”
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Robust underwater object tracking with image enhancement and two-step feature compression by Jiaqing Li, Chaocan Xue, Xuan Luo, Yubin Fu, Bin Lin

“…Abstract Developing a robust algorithm for underwater object tracking (UOT) is crucial to support the sustainable development and utilization of marine resources. …”
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