A conformação dos grupos de pesquisa em biotecnologia da cana de açúcar na região norte-fluminense: a perspectiva do "novo sistemismo" by Adelia Maria Miglievich Ribeiro, Fabricio Monteiro Neves

“…We confirm, thus, the tendency that the process of generation of technology in peripheral countries works due to a structural coupling between State, science and economy, whereas, in the main countries, this process is made independently of the main performance of the first one.…”
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TAX GOVERNANCE: A STUDY OF ITS EFFECTS ON TAX EVASION by Hugo Leonardo Menezes de Carvalho, Lucimar Antônio Cabral de Ávila

“…The results confirm the theoretical hypothesis that was tested: the countries in the sample with corporate tax governance practices presented lower levels of tax evasion, which is important empirical evidence of this relationship that has been postulated, but not yet verified by the literature. …”
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On writing about illness in Kuwait. A discussion with Shahd Al Shammari by Marion Breteau

“…This tension is all the more acute because, in Kuwait, the act of writing can undermine local authors who, like her, write in English, a linguistic choice often perceived as a threat to the country’s cultural and linguistic identity. …”
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What's the role of kindness in the healthcare context? A scoping review by Angela Greco, Laura G. González-Ortiz, Luca Gabutti, Daniel Lumera

“…We will also explore whether this is a topic of interest to academics, which countries have conducted the most research on the subject, the practical implications for healthcare management, and potential directions for future research. …”
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H-2A Workers in Demand in the Ornamental Horticulture Industry by Xuan Wei, Benjamin L. Campbell, Hayk Khachatryan, Robin G. Brumfield

“… The US agricultural industry depends on immigrant farm labor, particularly in the specialty crop sector where tasks like harvesting require a lot of labor. Most US farmworkers are from other countries, and almost half are not authorized to work in the United States.  …”
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A model of digital transformation of the learning process in higher education by Olga V. Ivanova

“…Theoretical analysis of mathematical, scientific, methodological literature on digital transformation of the learning process in Russia and some foreign countries was conducted. Conclusion. The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of using the model of digital transformation of the learning process in various disciplines for both higher schools and secondary general education institutions planning to move to digitalisation of the learning process in the near future. …”
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Value Chain Analysis as a Catalyst in Gender Main Streaming by Adebayo, Sanni T.

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Analytical hierarchy process as a tool supporting a decision-making for assessment of the risk of transboundary infectious animal disease introduction to the Russian Federation an... by N. V. Lebedev, A. S. Igolkin, K. N. Gruzdev, D. G. Spirin, M. A. Farukh, N. V. Ermilov, G. G. Eremin

“…The Hierarchy Analysis Method (MAI) is a mathematical tool for a qualitative systematic approach to solving decision-making problems. …”
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The Application of Artificial Intelligence in Engineering Education: A Systematic Review by Cong Liu, Guang-Chao Wang, Hong-Feng Wang

“…Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly impacting the environment, pedagogy, and management practices in engineering education. However, literature reviews that provide a systematic review and analysis of AI in engineering education remain limited. …”
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STAFFING AUTONOMY IN ESTONIAN AND CROATIAN UNIVERSITIES: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS by Oksana Bulvinska

“…It is emphasized that university websites offering employment opportunities serve as an innovative tool for human resource management. Based on a comparison of the websites of the University of Tartu and the University of Zagreb, it is concluded that Estonian higher education institutions have greater freedom to define their human resource management policies and practices. …”

African Socialism, the Economy of Affection, and a Concern for Foreign Affairs by Prolific S. Mataruse

“…While he belongs to an older generation of politicians, it is opportune to reflect on his philosophical contributions at a time of extreme poverty and inequality in developing countries, and as Africa largely takes a backseat on the Russia-Ukraine war. …”
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A statistical approach to the water scarcity implications on food security by J. AlBtoosh, A. Abu-Awwad, N. Obeidat

“…Water supply expansion is constrained by economic and environmental factors, leading to a critical impact on agriculture, which stands as the largest consumer of water. …”
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Microbial Safety of Sachet Water in Ghana: A Systematic Review by Wisdom K Ahiabor, Eric S Donkor

“…Introduction: Access to safe drinking water is crucial for health and survival, yet many developing countries face significant challenges in this regard. …”
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Prevalence and Mortality Rates of Acute Kidney Injury among Critically Ill Patients: A Retrospective Study by Randa I. Farah, Othman A. Alfuqaha, Ali R. Younes, Hasan A. Mahmoud, Alhareth M. Al-Jboor, Mohammad M. Karajeh, Mohammad Z. Al-Masadeh, Omar I. Murad, Nathir Obeidat

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Effectiveness of nicotine salt vapes, cytisine, and a combination of these products, for smoking cessation in New Zealand: protocol for a three-arm, pragmatic, community-based rand... by Natalie Walker, Amanda Calder, Joanne Barnes, George Laking, Varsha Parag, Chris Bullen

“…The trial will provide some of the first evidence on the effectiveness of combining nicotine salt e-cigarettes with cytisine for smoking cessation, in a country with strong tobacco control policy. Findings will be incorporated into relevant systematic reviews, informing practice and policy. …”
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Collaboration between general practitioners and social workers: a scoping review by Birgitta Weltermann, Patrick Mark, Samira Sommer, Cornelia Löwe

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O laboratório em rede: fabricando transgênicos, construindo a sociedade by Felipe Vargas, Jalcione Almeida

“…Genetic Modified Organisms (GMOs) are still a big issue in the country. In this article, we analyze laboratory practices that take place in the making of a GMO. …”
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Student nurse education and preparation for palliative care: A scoping review. by Abiola Durojaiye, Ruth Ryan, Owen Doody

“…A comprehensive literature search of five electronic databases and grey literature were conducted from January 2002 to December 2021. …”
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Techno-environmental optimal sizing and dynamic behavior of a hybrid system feeding a large-scale SWRO desalination system: The case of Djerba Island, Tunisia by Mohamed Hamdi, Oumayma Gtari, Majdi Hazami

“…In light of the freshwater scarcity faced by numerous countries, desalination emerges as a practical solution. …”
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EU Fiscal Governance Reforms: A Perspective of Independent Fiscal Institutions by Sebastian Barnes

“…The fiscal framework needs in practice to achieve a balance between, on the one hand, effective budgetary rules that allow governments to commit to sound policies and, on the other, judgements and discretion in how these are applied so that the framework adequately reflects the complexity of the situations that countries may find themselves in.…”
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