Analysis And Evaluation Of The Status Of Urban GovernanceIndicators In Third World Countries With An Emphasis On The Cities Of Iran (Gorgan) by javad samiei, khodarahm bazi

“…At the moment, the approach that is applied as the most effective, least costly and sustainable management style, introduces good urban governance in city management. …”
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MODEL OF DISTRIBUTION OF THE BUDGET OF THE PORTFOLIO OF IT PROJECTS TAKING IN-TO ACCOUNT THEIR PRIORITY by Anita V. Sotnikova

“…Taking into account the received coefficients of priority of IT projects of a portfolio and the offered model of distribution of the budget of a portfolio the admissible volume of costs of each IT project was redistributed. It allowed to distribute more correctly the budget allocated for realization of a portfolio, therefore, allowed to avoid unreasonable expenses at implementation of the IT project of a portfolio.…”
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The Role of Records Management and Good Governance at Sheema District Local Government Headquarters. by Asasiira, Priscah

“…Findings further indicated that records controls the creation and growth of records, reduces operating costs, improves efficiency and productivity, helps to assimilate new records management technologies and take advantage of their many benefits, safeguards vital information, supports better decision making, preserves the corporate memory, minimizes litigation risks, fosters professionalism in running business and ensures regulatory compliance. …”
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Utilization of Electronic Medical Records and Service Delivery at Medicus Health Care Kabale Municipality. by Kukunda, Tash

“…The study found out the challenges faced while utilizing electronic medical records and service delivery like; as inadequate electricity power supply and power outages causing delays in the health workers' performance of their tasks, poor internet connectivity causing failure to access the system, high costs in maintain the system for they have to pay for it monthly and power shedding. …”
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Archiving of Records in Kanungu Local Government Registry. by Atuhaire, Catherine

“…The challenges faced by records officers in archiving records included; lack of enough data capture tools, inadequate training skills for record staff, integration of records systems, risk of fire, water, and rats, uncoordinated officers working in a similar co-operation, short retention periods for archiving records, costs associated with maintaining records, limited storage space of the achi val repository. …”
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An Examination of Records Retention and Disposition Policy at Kabale University. by Nayakiira, Promise

“…Therefore according to the study, an effective records retention and disposition policy at Kabale University is the control quality of information, improves the filing system, Regulates and oversee actions and decisions, improves information handling and allows quick retrieval, Reduces operating costs, fosters professionalism, and avoids records redundancy. …”
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Fuel Price Fluctuation and SME Financial Performance: A Case Study of the Agricultural Sector in Kagadi Town Council. by Bitaka, Raymond

“…The findings indicate a significant negative correlation between fuel price fluctuations and SME financial performance, suggesting that rising fuel prices lead to higher operational costs and reduced profitability for agricultural SMEs. …”
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Effect of Small and Medium Enterprises on Growth of Business in Kabale Municipality: A Case Study of Kabale Central Market. by Atukunzire, Pross

“…Major challenges faced by SMEs in Kabale Central Market included taxation and regulatory issues, inadequate storage facilities, competition, inflation, and transportation costs. Solutions proposed to address these challenges included enhancing the development of the financial sector, expanding and diversifying market opportunities, promoting good governance practices, and investing in human and cultural capital development. …”
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E- Library Resources Utilization and Students’ Academic Performance in Universities in Uganda: A Case Study of Uganda Martyrs University. by Arineitwe, Oliva

“…E-library resources were found to have influenced research skills, information literacy, critical thinking Amidist the several challenges like connectivity, digital illiteracy, subscription costs among others. The researcher has recommended improving connectivity, investigating the effectiveness of institutional support structures.…”
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Comparative Assessment of the Efficiencies of Activated Carbon from Banana Peels and Millet Husks in Waste Water Treatment. by Ntege, Abudu Swaburu

“…The project aims to address critical global challenges such as water pollution, high treatment costs, and the environmental risks associated with conventional methods. …”
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Effect of Parental Care and Teenage Pregnancy in Kirima Sub-County Kanungu District. by Ariho, Syliver

“…These challenges include poverty, which affects the ability of parents to afford school-related costs like uniforms and other supplies, poor sanitation and hygiene at schools, and negative attitudes from teachers and school administrators towards girls' education. …”
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Design of a Sugar Cane Juice Extracting Machine. by Mubangizi, Elias

“…The sugar cane juice extracting machine is constructed to assist these farmers and juice vendors in extracting juice after harvesting following challenges they face negatively impact sugarcane juice vendors, profitability, poor quality juice, increased labor costs, and slow production rates. Use of hands and manual machines to extract juice. …”
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Partial Replacement of Soyabean Meal with Defatted Black Soldier Fly (<i>Hermetia illucens</i> L.) Larvae Meal Influences Blood Biochemistry and Modulate Oxidative Stress, but Not... by Gergana Yordanova, Radka Dimitrova Nedeva, Apostol Petrov Apostolov, Stephen Charles Mansbridge, Isobel Margaret Whiting, Alexander Mackay Mackenzie, Galina Dimitrova Nikolova, Yanka Dimitrova Karamalakova, Vasil Radoslavov Pirgozliev

“…., deforestation, water waste, and transportation costs), and reducing its inclusion in pig diets by using alternative protein sources, such as insect meal, is an important challenge for nutritionists. …”
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ESBL-producing Enterobacterales in food and clinical samples: antimicrobial resistance organisms and genes in Chiang Mai, Thailand by Sirikwan Dokuta, Xiao Zhang, Peerapong Jeeno, Sayamon Hongjaisee, Sumed Yadoung, Phadungkiat Khamnoi, Bajaree Chuttong, Zhou Kai, Surat Hongsibsong

“…The emergence of resistance caused by extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) during the AMR era has resulted in increased morbidity, longer hospital stays, and more costly treatment alternatives. This study aimed to detect the contamination of ESBL-producing Enterobacterales antibiotic-resistant bacteria and ESBL genes in food materials and clinical samples in Chiang Mai, Thailand. …”
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Enhancing venous thromboembolism prophylaxis compliance: a quality initiative for standardised risk assessment in a hospital setting by Anwar I Joudeh, Emad Naji Isaid, Nijab Shereef, El Hareth Sirjuddin, Naseera Aboubaker, Eiman Abdelfattah-Arafa, Rehab Mohammad, Hemalatha Charles, Joseph Macalimbon, Wissam Ghadban

“…Venous thromboembolism (VTE), encompassing deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, poses a significant threat to hospitalised patients, affecting morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. Despite the availability of effective prophylaxis, adherence rates remain inconsistent. …”
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Designing and planning a bioethanol supply chain network under uncertainty using a data-driven robust optimization model under disjunctive uncertainty sets by Farzaneh MansooriMooseloo, Maghsoud Amiri, Mohammad Taghi Taghavi Fard, Mostafa Hajiaghaei-Keshteli

“…Classic robust models did not have this weakness, but due to their excessive conservatism, they increased supply chain costs, making them unattractive to investors. Therefore, the aim of this study is to design and optimize the biomass-to-bioethanol supply chain network using data-driven robust optimization methods and disjunctive uncertainty sets.Methodology: The methodology of this study is a multi-methodology approach based on mathematical modeling and machine learning algorithms. …”
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Use of Modular and Wearable Technical Means of Disinfection During Liquidation of Emergency Situations by A. S. Morozov, V. P. Lakomov, A. A. Noskov

“…The aerosol treatment method and the formulation based on ethyl alcohol provided high productivity of works, low manual labor costs, and reliable disinfection of objects with low consumption of preparation. …”
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Epidemiological analysis of radiation therapy utilization and its implications for cancer care in India-insights from National Cancer Registry Programme by Jayasankar Sankarapillai, Thilagavathi Ramamoorthy, Gokul Sarveswaran, Gopika Venugopal, Prashant Mathur

“…Abstract Aim Radiotherapy is a cornerstone of cancer treatment in India, yet its expansion is hindered by high investment costs. Effective planning and target estimation based on cancer burden are crucial to meet the radiotherapy demands of patients with cancer. …”
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Predictive modelling of graphene-enhanced greases using classical feedback control and quantum kernel regression by Ethan Stefan-Henningsen, Amirkianoosh Kiani

“…They highlight opportunities to optimize graphene content while minimizing costly trial and error testing.…”
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A novel energy management system based on two-level hierarchical economic model predictive control for use in microgrid control by F.J. Vivas, A. Pajares, X. Blasco, J.M. Herrero, F. Segura, J.M. Andújar

“…MPC-based EMS are economically efficient and beneficial, although the real-time implementation often requires hierarchical structures due to high computational costs. The high level defines a long-term economic optimisation, with a longer sampling period and prediction horizon. …”
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