Tourism planning and development: The case of Portugal’s Norte region by Ana Paula Lopes, Filomena Soares

“…With its wideranging impact on economic growth, employment and social development, tourism can be a powerful tool with which to shape the Portuguese economy, contributing to the country’s competitiveness, richness and cohesion. …”
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A Analyze the Impact of Central Bank Regulatory Laws on Financial Inclusion in Iran's Usury-free Banking System by Hassan Mahdavi Panah, Maryam Khalili Araghi, Mehdi Montazer, Hamid Reza Vakilifard

“…Effective supervision not only strengthens the stability of banks but also ensures economic growth and builds trust in the financial system. …”
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Identifying and ranking the effective financial factors on rural entrepreneurial small businesses by Khosro Farahi, Parvaneh Gelard, Hamid Tohidi

“…The results indicate a positive and significant effect of rural population ratio, financing through financial institutions, economic growth, openness rate in business space, gender composition, and inflation rate in agriculture sectors, as well as a significant reverse effect of official employment rate, job-seeking population ratio, exchange rate uncertainty, government employment rate and graduation ratio on entrepreneurship in both service and agriculture sectors. …”
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Revisiting the drivers of electricity consumption in designated Sub-Saharan African regions: Unraveling the role of education by Alfred Quarcoo, Isaac Adjei Mensah, Akoto Yaw Omari-Sasu, Clement Yenube Kunkuaboor, Emmanuel Nouwati

“…In addition to education, the study included population, urbanization, and economic growth as relevant variables to mitigate concerns about variable bias resulting from omission. …”
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TRANSFORMING SOUTH AFRICA’S UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY: A ROADMAP THROUGH 4IR LENSES by Muthoni Masinde, Peter A Roux

“…Created slightly after the millennium, UoTs are still seen as critical role players in the third mission of universities, that of “achieving economic growth and social progress”. These findings, as wells as the existence of systemic exclusion, marginalisation, and discrimination (especially along racial lines) in RSA universities, defines our proposed roadmap. …”
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EFFECT OF COMPLIANCE COST AND TAX BURDEN ON TAX COMPLIANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SCALE ENTERPRISES IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA by Okpe Caleb John, Aliyu Nuraddeen Shehu, Bello A. Ahmad, Ahmed Aliyu Abdullahi, Mohammed Musa Abdulkarim

“…The SME sector is pivotal to the economic growth and development of any nation and Nigeria is no exception. …”
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Application of Microbial Bioenzymes in Soil Stabilization by Eshetu Mekonnen, Ameha Kebede, Tekle Tafesse, Mesfin Tafesse

“…Cost-effective soil stabilization technology has been a fundamental part of any construction and is very important for economic growth in any country. In some cases, construction has been challenged due to the high cost of soil stabilization processes. …”
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HARNESSING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF AFRICAN APPLICATIONS IN SPATIAL ANALYSIS AND PRECISION AGRICULTURE by Obasi S.N, Tenebe V. A, Obasi C.C, Jokthan G.E, Adjei E.A, Keyagha E.R

“…Examining the socio-economic effects of AI adoption in agriculture in the African context, light is cast on how this technology may promote both economic growth and sustainable development. This research contributes to the knowledge of AI’s revolutionary impact on agricultural practices in Africa by addressing important aspects of precision agriculture and spatial analysis, opening the door for creative, effective, and sustainable farming methods. …”
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Benefits and Challenges of California Offshore Wind Electricity: An Updated Assessment by Adam Rose, Nathaniel Gundersen, Yamini Kumar, Joshua Jacobs, Isabel Reynoso, Najmedin Meshkati

“…Several co-benefits, including enhanced reliability, economic growth, and environmental justice, look to be increasingly promising due to a combination of technological advances and policy initiatives. …”
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Competitive Advantage of Broiler Production in District Mansehra by Fida Muhammad Khan, Ghaffar Ali, Khuram Nawaz Sadozai, Noor P Khan

“… Poultry is an important sub sector of livestock and is ahead of all other sub sectors in economic growth. Broilers production is a specialized branch of poultry farming. …”
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Assessment of post-harvest fish losses at the fishers’ level in Lake Tana, Ethiopia by Solomon Birie, Minwyelet Mingist, Mulugeta Kibret

“…Fish are essential for ensuring food and nutrition security; and economic growth. However, post-harvest loss poses a significant challenge in the value chain due to the perishable nature of fish. …”
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The vulnerability of regional agriculture regarding irrigation water from the Tagus-Segura transfer by José Daniel Buendía Azorín, Rubén Martínez Alpañez, María del Mar Sánchez de la Vega

“…This can intuitively be expected to play an important role in economic growth and employment in many regions, and to allow for more precise policy decision-making and application in sustainable development strategies. …”
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The Burden of Severe Periodontitis in China From 1990 to 2021, With Projections to 2050: A Comprehensive Analysis From The Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Yuyang Wang, Yinbao Wang, Lu Fan, Yueyuan Yu

“…Conclusion: Future public health initiatives should prioritize enhancing the management of middle-aged and elderly populations, while simultaneously advancing public health systems in tandem with economic growth. These efforts are critical to effectively addressing the challenges posed by population growth and aging.…”
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Evaluating the dynamics of fee-free higher education in South Africa: a causal loop diagram approach  [version 3; peer review: 2 approved, 1 not approved] by Grace Kanakana-Katumba, Tlotlo Ramasu

“…Furthermore, the study aligns with global goals, particularly Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 (Quality Education), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and 10 (Reduced Inequalities), as well as the African Agenda 2063’s focus on human capital development. …”
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Cyclical Inclusive Growth Model of the European Union by E. V. Sapir, A. D. Vasilchenko

“…The analysis further uncovers key contradictions, such as the tension between reducing socio-economic inequality and promoting economic growth, the generational conflict over the ‘green economy,’ and the misalignment of interests between smaller and larger EU economies.Despite the initiatives under the 'Europe 2020' strategy, the study observes a shift in the priorities of EU citizens concerning inclusive growth. …”
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CSR INITIATIVES AND SUSTAINABILITY RESILIENCE IN NIGERIA'S OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY: A PLS-SEM APPROACH FROM LOCAL COMMUNITIES' PERSPECTIVE by Tajudeen Alaburo Abdulsalam, Rofiat Bolanle Tajudeen, Abdulrahman Abubakar, Akeem Olamilekan Babatunde

“… Despite its potential for economic growth and sustainable development, Nigeria faces social challenges including poverty, environmental degradation, and economic decline. …”
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Bioresource Rent Value of Mt. Malindang Range Natural Park, Philippines, for Access and Benefit Sharing Scheme by Grace V. Villanueva, Jersam C. Calago, Bobby B. Alaman, Joseph Glenn Laput, Emmarie F. Mapi-ot, Richard B. Parilla, Gemmalyn M. Trespalacio, Joan U. Ureta, J. Carl Ureta

“…Given its potential contribution to the local economy, the establishment of enabling policies to protect bioresources is crucial to mitigate the adverse impacts of natural resource exploitation on both economic growth and the development of local communities residing near MMRNP. …”
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How environmental patents, education, and energy transition impact greenhouse gases: evidence from E7 countries by Bing Zhang, Yujing Wang, Mingyang Liu, Usman Mehmood, Usman Mehmood

“…This study offers critical insights for policymakers in the E−7 nations to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability, contributing to global efforts to combat climate change.…”
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AGRICULTURAL SECTOR DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE «UKRAINE FACILITY» PROGRAM by Konstantin Peychev

“…The agricultural sector has significant potential in Ukraine and can stimulate economic growth. In this direction, the key factors are further integration into the European Union. …”
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Driving force analysis and multi-scenario simulation of landscape ecological risk in the Jianghan Plain, China by Heng Liu, Lu Zhou, Diwei Tang

“…These findings are important for formulating scientific and reasonable land use planning and ecological risk management strategies to balance economic growth and ecological preservation and maintain food security and ecological sustainability in the JHP.…”
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