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Cross sectional survey of maternal and newborn quality of care in Niger: Selected findings, lessons learned and recommendations.

Comprehensive assessments of quality of care (QoC) are essential for monitoring progress towards meeting global and national maternal and newborn health (MNH) targets. Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) and the Niger Ministry of Public Health adapted a 2014 WHO QoC tool to cover antenatal care (ANC) and postnatal care (PNC) and include client voices through exit interviews. The objectives of the study were to assess quality of MNH care in Niger and to document lessons learnt from implementing the LSTM QoC tool. Quality of Care (QoC) was assessed using five tools: health facility survey (using register and official record data), partograph reviews, healthcare provider knowledge assessment, exit interviews with clients, and observation of antenatal and postnatal care. A nationally representative sample of 110 public healthcare facilities at three levels (integrated health centres, district hospitals and mother-child hospitals) and 2153 women were included. Descriptive analysis with 95% confidence intervals was presented. The health facility survey showed variable access to electricity (63% [53-72]), water (72% [62-81]), and transportation (40% [31-50]). Tests and treatment for HIV, TB, and malaria were found in more than 90% of relevant facilities. During observation of first ANC visit, 62% [48-74] women were tested for HIV; 13% [5-30] for pre-eclampsia and 22% [12-36] for anaemia. Observation of PNC showed much lower rates of screening (15% [7-27] tested for HIV and 4% [0;11] for malaria). Partographs were used in 86% of deliveries with inconsistent completion. At client interviews, respectful care indicators were variable, with providers not always explaining results to clients (59% [50-67]). Targeted allocation of resources and training could impact on QoC and reduce missed opportunities for prevention, screening and management of diseases among pregnant women and babies. The QoC assessment tool proved capable of offering a comprehensive overview of priorities in MNH, while maintaining feasibility in the Nigerien context.

Abstract 4138335: A drug target Mendelian randomization study of triglyceride lowering therapies for aortic stenosis

Introduction: Large observational and Mendelian randomization (MR) studies have demonstrated a strong association between elevated triglycerides (TG) and risk of aortic stenosis (AS). However, at present there remains no evidence for the use of lipid-lowering therapies to prevent or treat AS. To address this gap, we used a drug target MR approach to investigate whether emerging TG lowering therapies may reduce the risk of AS. Methods: We collected summary statistics for TG levels and AS from genome-wide association studies including 1,253,277 and 653,867 European participants, respectively. We first performed conventional MR techniques to investigate a causal relationship between TG levels and AS risk. Next, we identified genetic proxies for the TG-lowering therapies fenofibrate, volanesorsen and evinacumab as single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within 200kb of the target genes ( PPARA, APOC3 and ANGPTL3 , respectively) which were also significantly associated with TG at p<5x10 -8 and clumped using threshold r 2 <0.1. Inverse-variance weighted (IVW) was the primary analysis method. We then performed sensitivity analyses including weighted-median and MR-Egger. Additional outlier-exclusion analyses were performed using MR-PRESSO and Cook’s distance. Finally, we completed sensitivity analyses using a more stringent clumping threshold of r 2 <0.01. Results: Consistent with previous findings we found genetically predicted TG levels were significantly associated with increased risk of AS (IVW: OR 1.28 per standard deviation increase in genetically predicted log TG level, 95% CI 1.18-1.39, p<0.0001). We further found that genetically proxied volanesorsen was significantly associated with reduced risk of AS (OR 0.54, 95% CI 0.39-0.75, p=0.0002), which was robust in all sensitivity analyses. We did not find evidence of a causal relationship between genetically proxied fenofibrate (IVW: OR 0.50, 95% CI 0.09-2.76, p=0.43) or evinacumab (IVW: OR 1.03, 95% CI 0.73-1.44, p=0.88) and risk of AS. Conclusions: Genetically proxied APOC3 inhibition, but not PPARA or ANGPTL3 , was robustly associated with reduced risk of AS. This suggests that APOC3 inhibition may be a therapeutic opportunity for AS management and warrants further research in the clinical trial setting.

Potential barriers and windows of opportunity for transboundary marine management in the sulu-sulawesi seascape: A policy analysis

Transboundary conservation aims to facilitate environmental conservation and management at the ecosystem level through the cooperation of two or more countries operating across political boundaries. Though there is increased interest and advocation for transboundary conservation initiatives around the world, there remains limited understanding of how to best support their success through coordinated policies. This is especially true for marine resources and seascapes, where management efforts are often more difficult and complicated to implement. This study addresses these key gaps through a policy analysis focusing on the Sulu-Sulawesi Seascape as a case study. Indonesian, Malaysian, and Philippine policies related to fisheries, coastal zones and marine protected areas, and environmental quality were examined to explore their similarities and differences across various policy elements important to facilitating more consistent and collaborative management across scales. Assessing policy alignment and disparateness may help highlight potentially prominent barriers to and opportunities for transboundary coordination that would be beneficial to acknowledge and address in future planning. The analyses focused on elements such as the policies’ authorities, restrictions, enforcement, and participation opportunities, among others. Analysis results emphasize that policies and management within Sulu-Sulawesi could benefit from greater adaptability to diverse community needs, participatory processes, and governance integration and standardization. These findings contribute to gaps in knowledge regarding how policy alignment may impact transboundary conservation and may help inform the best practices for increasing the social and environmental success of transboundary conservation initiatives in Sulu-Sulawesi and other transboundary marine systems.

Chasing Informed Decisions: A Research Note on the Potential for Strava to Support Rural Recreation Planning

With user-generated data from social media platforms becoming more widely available to researchers, these datasets may offer a valuable opportunity for recre-ation and tourism managers to enhance decision-making processes in their com-munities. The activity-tracking app Strava is one potentially underutilized data source in rural recreation planning. Strava data offer a useful supplementary tool that can be used in combination with traditional methods of data collection. We tested the usability of data provided by Strava Metro (a non-profit data service) to assess its capabilities with a case study of Kingdom Trails. We used trail counter data to assess the validity of Strava’s bike ride-counts on five trails. We also inte-grated traffic count data to determine peak times for both bike riders and vehicles where safety concerns may arise. The results of our assessment indicate that Strava data may provide additional insights into trail usage patterns, intensity variations, and visitor-use hotspots for a more holistic understanding of recreation at differ-ent spatial and temporal scales

Experiences of Nurses Speaking Up in Healthcare Settings: A Qualitative Metasynthesis.

To systematically review and synthesise qualitative research on nurses' experiences of speaking up in various contexts and to identify factors facilitating or impeding such a behaviour. This review was conducted as a qualitative metasynthesis, utilising the qualitative meta-ethnography approach. A total of 6250 articles were screened. Two reviewers screened titles, abstracts and full texts. A total of 15 studies were included in this review. Researchers conducted a quality appraisal using the JBI critical appraisal checklist for qualitative research. An a priori protocol was created and registered on the Open Science Framework. Literature searches were conducted in five international bibliographic databases (MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global) and five Korean databases (RISS, KISS, DBpia, KCI and NDSL). Three main themes were identified from the 15 studies used in the metasynthesis: (1) decisional complexity of speaking up, (2) motivators for speaking up and (3) barriers to speaking up. Nurses experienced challenges in speaking up. They were, and continue to be, concerned about negative responses. Hierarchy structure and poor work environment were identified as barriers to speaking up; professional responsibility and a supportive atmosphere were identified as facilitators for speaking up. This review synthesised nurses' experiences of speaking up and influencing factors. Speaking up is crucial for nurses to improve patient safety, as frontline nurses are ideally positioned to observe early indicators of unsafe conditions in healthcare delivery. Identified motivators and barriers of nurses' speaking-up behaviour offer considerations and opportunities for healthcare leaders and managers. This could lead to improvement in patient safety through the establishment of a safety culture that facilitates nurses' speaking-up behaviour. The review adhered to the ENTREQ guideline. No patient or public contribution has been made in this review.

The Economics of Capital Allocation in Firms: Evidence from Internal Capital Markets

We analyze a unique chief financial officer (CFO) survey data set to examine capital allocation in firms. Top management is aware of agency and information problems at the divisional level and organizes the budgeting process to counteract managerial opportunism, employing systems of interconnected measures, including layers of approval, divisional budgets, reporting requirements, and compensation schemes. When making funding decisions, top management relies heavily on top-level nonfinancial information, such as the assessment of divisional managers’ abilities. However, substantial parts of the capital budget do not require top management approval as firms trade off the benefits and costs of decentralization, thereby deviating from the traditional paradigm of decentralized project initiation but centralized project approval. Even firms with active internal capital markets tilt capital allocation toward relatively even distributions, reflecting the use of capital allocation as a credible communication device. We also find that within-firm agency problems may result in capital rationing, that is, divisions’ restricted access to internal capital. CFOs also believe that integrating multiple businesses into an internal capital market results in tangible financial benefits, predominantly lower costs of capital and higher debt capacities. Thus, our findings also support coinsurance arguments suggesting that internal capital markets may improve access to external financing. This paper was accepted by Victoria Ivashina, finance. Funding: This work was supported by the BBBank Karlsruhe, Wissenschaftsförderung der Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, and Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists). Publishing fees were supported by the “Funding Programme Open Access Publishing” of the University of Hohenheim. Supplemental Material: The online appendices and data files are available at https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2021.02755 .

Predicting deterioration in dengue using a low cost wearable for continuous clinical monitoring

Close vital signs monitoring is crucial for the clinical management of patients with dengue. We investigated performance of a non-invasive wearable utilising photoplethysmography (PPG), to provide real-time risk prediction in hospitalised individuals. We performed a prospective observational clinical study in Vietnam between January 2020 and October 2022: 153 patients were included in analyses, providing 1353 h of PPG data. Using a multi-modal transformer approach, 10-min PPG waveform segments and basic clinical data (age, sex, clinical features on admission) were used as features to continuously forecast clinical state 2 h ahead. Prediction of low-risk states (17,939/80,843; 22.1%), defined by NEWS2 and mSOFA < 6, was associated with an area under the precision-recall curve of 0.67 and an area under the receiver operator curve of 0.83. Implementation of such interventions could provide cost-effective triage and clinical care in dengue, offering opportunities for safe ambulatory patient management.

Functional ecology of plant communities as a guide for vegetation management

Plant functional traits determine how individual plants cope with varying environmental conditions, and extensive literature supports their role in influencing ecosystem properties. The study of plant functional traits could help the prediction of species responses to disturbances and environmental change, thus providing invaluable knowledge to refine conservation strategies of species and vegetation. However, applications of functional ecology for vegetation management are still underrepresented.The articles in this Special Issue of FLORA offer cutting-edge insights on the variation of plant traits and ecological strategies in response to environmental drivers, such as anthropogenic disturbance, climate and land use change. The results demonstrate how trait-based approaches can be used for the prediction of climate and land use change impacts on vulnerable sets of species or on biogeochemical cycles, reinforcing the concept that functional plant ecology can help identify the most effective procedures for vegetation management, such as the choice of mowing intensity in grasslands or planning vegetation recovery after wildfires.Our knowledge of plant trait coordination at the community level is still undefined, especially concerning the integration of above- and belowground traits. This represents a missed opportunity for vegetation management, especially considering that a complete understanding of the dynamics of the entire ecosystem is crucial for complete understanding of ecosystem properties. Since plant functional traits can represent a straightforward tool for monitoring changes in ecosystem structure and functions, their use could support vegetation monitoring as required by different programs of nature conservation. It would be useful to embrace a perspective that integrates plant traits with systematic conservation planning, ensuring effective and sustainable conservation efforts.

Exploratory analysis of factors influencing hospital preferences among the Lebanese population: a cross-sectional study

ObjectivesThe primary aim of this research is to uncover the underlying factors that shape hospital selection criteria among individuals in Lebanon.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingA survey was circulated across social media platforms and...

Does board gender diversity improve stock liquidity?

PurposeFirms with gender diverse boards have been shown to have increased transparency and disclosure, resulting in reduced information asymmetry, which is a key factor influencing stock liquidity. This paper explores the influence of information asymmetry resulting from board gender diversity on stock liquidity. We examine the impact of gender diverse firms on stock liquidity in US listed firms from 2006 to 2022, capturing 28,280 firm-year observations across 4,349 firms. Using mediation models, we distinguish between direct and mediated effects to examine the impact of gender diverse boards on three dimensions of stock liquidity. We find a positive and significant relation between board gender diversity and stock liquidity, and our findings highlight the substantial mediating role of information disclosure in this association. To address concerns of endogeneity, we use instrumental variables regression, and our conclusions remain robust to a range of alternatives.Design/methodology/approachTo investigate the association between board gender diversity and stock liquidity and the underling mechanism that drives the relation, we utilize a dataset comprising 4,349 listed US firms from 2006 to 2022. We adopt a comprehensive approach to measure stock liquidity that spans three dimensions: Amihud illiquidity (LIQ) as a representation of price impact, the quoted spread (SPREAD) to gauge transaction costs and the stock turnover (TURNOVER) to assess trading frequency. To evaluate board gender diversity, we examine female directors and female independent directors, utilizing both the percentage and the presence (as a binary variable).FindingsThe results of our analysis reveal not only a statistically significant effect of board gender diversity on liquidity but also demonstrate its economic significance. One standard deviation increase in the percentage of female directors (12% more female directors) is associated with a 5.8% decrease in price impact, a 5.1% reduction in transaction costs and a 3% increase in trading frequency. These findings highlight the material economic importance of the relationship, which stands in contrast to previous studies reporting only a 1% change in average stock liquidity in the Australian stock markets (Ahmed and Ali, 2017). To further investigate the underlying mechanism driving the association between board gender diversity and liquidity, we employ mediation models to separate the direct and mediated channels. Our results indicate that the effects of the percentage of female directors are mediated on liquidity (LIQ, SPREAD, and TURNOVER) through information disclosure, albeit with a relatively small magnitude (mediation proportion is 18.2, 3.9 and 22.9%, respectively).Research limitations/implicationsWe include a comprehensive set of variables in our analysis and adopt an instrumental approach to mitigate endogeneity concern. However, we acknowledge the possibility of omitted variable biases or reverse causality in our empirical analysis.Practical implicationsOur study contributes to the understanding of the association between board gender diversity and stock liquidity, focusing on the underlying mechanisms. Gender diversity on boards enhances corporate governance, leading to reduced managerial opportunism (Adams and Ferreira, 2009; Nielsen and Huse, 2010). This, in turn, increases information transparency and results in increased stock liquidity. By exploring the empirical evidence of the impact of gender diverse boards on stock liquidity through the information channel, we provide valuable insights to the existing literature. Our study uses US data to examine this association, addressing the small sample concerns of prior research that may have contributed to inconsistent findings.Social implicationsThis research can drive both economic and social transformations as it provides evidence that gender diverse boards lead to improved market outcomes.Originality/valueOur study differs from previous research by incorporating all three dimensions of liquidity, ensuring a comprehensive analysis. Through our investigation, we aim to deepen understanding of how gender diversity on corporate boards shapes market dynamics and contributes to understanding of corporate governance and market efficiency. Our study investigates how the impact occurs by employing mediation models to separate the direct and mediated channels of impact. We show that the effects of gender diverse boards on liquidity are mediated through information disclosure.

ESG certification, green innovation, and firm value: A quasi-natural experiment based on SynTao Green Finance's ESG ratings: A pre-registered study

This pre-registered study executes the empirical design approved in the associated pre-registered report (Bai et al.,2024) to investigate the impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) certification on green innovation and firm value. Using the first release of ESG ratings by SynTao Green Finance as a quasi-natural experiment, the study reveals several key findings: 1) ESG certification significantly increases the quantity of green innovation while demonstrating no substantial impact on its quality. 2) the increase in green innovation quantity is primarily driven by the alleviation of financing constraints and enhanced monitoring, while the quality remains unaffected due to managerial opportunism. 3) the quality of green innovation significantly enhances the positive impact of ESG certification on firm value, whereas the quantity of green innovation does not have a significant moderating effect. These findings provide significant implications for firms aiming for green development and for emerging markets seeking to improve ESG disclosure regulations.

Unraveling the Hidden Costs: How Cable Theft and Vandalism Fuel Soaring Energy Tariffs in Emerging Economies

Escalating utility costs and challenging financial circumstances make it increasingly difficult for consumers to afford essential services. This financial strain also spills over into the workplace, where employees resort to pilfering company assets, resulting in significant annual losses for these utility firms. Our study aims to identify the organizational factors and individual personality traits that motivate employees to engage in cable theft and vandalism, subsequently driving up tariffs. Utilizing the frameworks of the Reasoned Action Theory (TRA) and the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), we seek to elucidate the underlying motivations for such theft and destruction of property. Factors such as an unsatisfactory work environment, perceived unfair treatment by management, subpar wages, and easy opportunities for theft are identified as key motivators. To effectively mitigate these issues, targeted policy measures and strategies need to be implemented to influence employee attitudes and perceptions, thereby reducing incidents of theft and vandalism.

Water Volume and 3D Topographic Analysis of Hub Dam, Karachi, Using Remote Sensing and Global Bathymetry Data

Background: Karachi one of the largest and fastest-growing cities in the world, the city faces severe water scarcity and aggravated by climate change, excessive groundwater extraction in dense urban areas and inefficient water distribution systems. The Hub Dam, along with the Keenjhar Lake, is the source of water for Karachi's population as well as for the industrial and urban agricultural sectors. It is therefore important to have current information on the dam's storage capacity, its topographic features and the hydrological dynamics of its catchment area, which remains poorly understood to date. Objectives: This study's primary objectives are (1) to assess the hydrography of Hub Dam using global bathymetric and remote sensing data and (2) to create a detailed 3D model of the dam to facilitate analysis of its hydrological features. (3) Also generate data-driven insights to guide improvements in Karachi’s urban water management policies. Methods: The methodology integrates global bathymetric data with remote sensing and Google Earth Engine (GEE) for analysing Hub Dam’s hydrological and topographic characteristics. Data processing and visualization were conducted in Google Colab by python codes. This process enabling an efficient workflow for handling and analysing large datasets. Results: Hub Dam 3D model is developed. The approaches is enhancing visualization of the dam's water volume and terrain features to support detailed hydrological analysis. 3D volumetric analysis estimates with total water volume at approximately 79.954 · 106 m3. It was found that currently, the Hub Dam reservoir has enough water to fulfil Karachi needs for 503 days, a critical reserve for urban planning, resource management. Using a topographic analysis that includes surrounding slopes and watershed features, key elements affecting dam performance were identified. This result helps to adjust the filling of the dam with water. The Hub Dam's ability to store water was confirmed through a preliminary volume assessment. Conclusion: The study successfully achieved its objectives. The results obtained highlight the importance of adaptive well informed strategies for sustaining well managed water resources in response to environmental pressures. The current study further advance rational water management by integrating remote sensing and data-driven methodologies into this area of knowledge. That is, the effectiveness of Using Remote Sensing and Global Bathymetry Data has been repeatedly proven by other studies in different areas of knowledge. However, in the current study, this scientific approach has successfully demonstrated the efficient and rapid acquisition of accurate, up-to-date information on reservoir capacity and hydrological characteristics, which opens up new opportunities for efficient water management.

Building an Inclusive Work Environment: Challenges and Opportunities in HR Management

An inclusive work environment is crucial in enhancing the workforce well-being and organizational performance. The research in this paper conducted by the researcher is a critical analysis of some kind of challenges and solutions for management facing towards an inclusive work environment completely implemented I out there. The effectiveness of various policies and strategic steps in achieving inclusivity is assessed from a human resource management perspective by the researcher. The author reviews in Ms the different paths designed from an analysis of scientific approaches implemented in various sectors and institutions, details how legal regulations made these programs more challenging to include. The results of this study suggest that significant institutional biases are omnipresent, there remains a paucity of conceptual understanding and minimal adequate training in HR but also indicates opportunities to overcome these barriers. These findings suggest that some organizational policies may be inadvertently breeding subtle forms of discrimination while keeping in place continuining biases, which are harmful for particular groups as our societies converge toward artificial intelligence-led recruitment. Therefore, the method should not be one-size-fits-all there are different strategic approaches which can help create sustainable and lasting changes in building a truly inclusive work environment.

UAVs as a Tool for Optimizing Boat-Supported Flood Evacuation Operations

The frequency and intensity of flood events are increasing year by year as a result of climate change. This poses significant threats to human settlements and adversely affects biodiversity, agriculture, and infrastructure. One of the most prominent and traditional flood evacuation approaches is through the use of boats. Nonetheless, serious challenges exist with respect to determining the optimal deployment locations, routes, and timing. Given research advances in the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) sector—and their ability to offer real-time data and aerial monitoring services—we argue that their applications could help enhance boat-supported flood evacuation operations. In this opinion piece, we explore new opportunities for disaster management and underscore the advantages of integrating UAVs into flood evacuation methodologies, including areas of rapid field assessment, optimal route planning, and improved coordination between rescue boats. Notwithstanding the potential of UAVs, we emphasize several gaps to be explored in terms of large-scale data management/processing, regulatory limitations, and technological know-how. Furthermore, we provide recommendations for bolstering boat deployment protocols, disaster preparedness training programs, policy frameworks, and emergency response systems, which could maximize their efficacy in flood evacuation scenarios.

Board diversity and firm performance in Chinese manufacturing firms: Moderating role of CEO duality

This study explores the relationship between board diversity and firm performance, with a focus on the moderating role of CEO duality in Chinese manufacturing firms. This study applies panel fixed-effect regression models for the period 2008–2022, and findings show that board diversity is positively associated with firm performance, and CEO duality negatively moderates the relationship. However, the findings also show that a highly diversified board can minimize the negative effect of CEO duality and increase the firm’s performance. Furthermore, the findings broaden the understanding of board attributes, showing that the education index is more evident among other board attributes for firm performance. This study verifies its results using the two-step system generalized method of moments approach and different board attributes in robust tests. The findings suggest that strategic efforts to promote board diversity may increase the board’s monitoring function and control managerial opportunism, ultimately improving firm performance in the Chinese business landscape. JEL CLASSIFICATIONS: G30; G34; L25

УПРАВЛЕНИЕ НА РИСКА ПРИ ПРОИЗВОДСТВЕНИТЕ СТРУКТУРИ В БЪЛГАРИЯ – РЕАЛНОСТИ, ПРОБЛЕМИ И ВЪЗМОЖНОСТИ

Agriculture is Bulgaria's oldest and most traditional industry. It has gone through many processes that have shaped and help explain its current state. In the recent past, the return of land to its owners has had a strong impact on farms and their development. In Bulgaria, risk management in agricultural production structures is a relatively new issue with great potential for development. The aim of the study is to assess the realities, problems and opportunities in risk management within the production structures of Bulgarian agriculture. A PESTEL analysis was carried out, and the results confirm the hypothesis that agriculture is a high-risk sector with elements that are dynamic.

Insights in Nutrition to Optimize Type 1 Diabetes Therapy.

Nutrition is an essential part of therapy for type 1 diabetes and is constantly evolving, offering growing opportunities to prevent this disease, slow down its evolution, and mitigate it. An attempt was made to bring together the current state of knowledge. In the path from the preclinical phase of the disease to its clinical onset, there is a phase known as the "honeymoon period" or partial remission, where different possible dietary options for combatting this disease have been presented. The most commonly used dietary models were compared, and the most frequent co-existing pathologies, such as overweight, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, dyslipidemia, celiac disease, and metabolic instability, were addressed from their nutritional and dietary perspectives to provide clinicians with an updated framework of knowledge and support researchers in further investigations into the topic. Finally, a glimpse into the possible interplay between nutrition and the gut microbiome, food security, and ultra-processed food is provided. It is hoped that clinicians treating people with type 1 diabetes will be provided with further opportunities for the daily management of their patients through personalized nutrition.

Empowering Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Towards Sustainable Transportation: An Analytical Assessment, Emerging Energy Management, Key Issues, and Future Research Opportunities

Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) have received significant attention in recent times due to various advantageous features, such as high energy efficiency, zero emissions, and extended driving range. However, FCEVs have some drawbacks, including high production costs; limited hydrogen refueling infrastructure; and the complexity of converters, controllers, and method execution. To address these challenges, smart energy management involving appropriate converters, controllers, intelligent algorithms, and optimizations is essential for enhancing the effectiveness of FCEVs towards sustainable transportation. Therefore, this paper presents emerging energy management strategies for FCEVs to improve energy efficiency, system reliability, and overall performance. In this context, a comprehensive analytical assessment is conducted to examine several factors, including research trends, types of publications, citation analysis, keyword occurrences, collaborations, influential authors, and the countries conducting research in this area. Moreover, emerging energy management schemes are investigated, with a focus on intelligent algorithms, optimization techniques, and control strategies, highlighting contributions, key findings, issues, and research gaps. Furthermore, the state-of-the-art research domains of FCEVs are thoroughly discussed in order to explore various research domains, relevant outcomes, and existing challenges. Additionally, this paper addresses open issues and challenges and offers valuable future research opportunities for advancing FCEVs, emphasizing the importance of suitable algorithms, controllers, and optimization techniques to enhance their performance. The outcomes and key findings of this review will be helpful for researchers and automotive engineers in developing advanced methods, control schemes, and optimization strategies for FCEVs towards greener transportation.

Analisis Faktor-Faktor Strategis yang Mempengaruhi Pengelolahan Sampah di Kota Jambi

This research aims to analyze the factors that influence waste management in Jambi City through a case study approach and environmental policy implementation. This research uses a mixed method, which combines quantitative and qualitative approaches. Primary data was collected through questionnaires, interviews and direct observation, while secondary data was obtained from document studies such as journals, books, reports and related regulations. Data analysis was carried out using the SWOT technique to evaluate internal and external factors that influence waste management in Jambi City. The research results show that waste management in Jambi City still faces various challenges, including a lack of waste separation at the source and fluctuations in the price of recycled products. Strong regulatory support and local government commitment provide opportunities for better waste management. Advanced waste processing technology and increasing public awareness were also identified as important factors that can support the success of waste management in Jambi City.