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By Ben Dickinson, Head of the Global Relations and Development Division, Centre for Tax Policy and Administration, OECD The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) serve to stimulate action in areas of critical importance for humanity…

By Pascal Saint-Amans, Director of the Centre for Tax Policy and Administration This blog is part of a series on tackling COVID-19 in developing countries. Visit the OECD dedicated page to access the OECD’s data, analysis and…

Characteristics of the WPPFM and neural interface electrodes. Credit: Nature Communications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44064-7 Damage…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Xylazine is an FDA-approved sedative and pain reliever for use in animals, but it has severe adverse…

Originally posted in Observer on 26 March 2024 Distinguished fellow of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) Dr Mustafizur Rahman said that Bangladesh is doing well in all the indicators to be promoted from the…

Instagram is developing a “Blend” feature that creates a private feed of Reels recommended for you and a friend. The company told TechCrunch on Friday that the feature is an internal prototype and is not being…

Developing an Argumen jnjniknkinibnjnt(1).pptxDeveloping an Argumen jnjniknkinibnjnt(1).pptx1. Developing an Argument •A lot of university writing is about presenting and developing a position of your own. •The above is called the…

This study aims to explore the concept of being a green university following existing domestic and international guidelines; examine the criteria and indicators for being a sustainable university; review some examples of green…

By Jonas Teusch, Economist, and Konstantinos Theodoropoulos, Statistician, OECD Centre for Tax Policy and Administration Lire ce blog en français / en español Taxing energy use for sustainable development Why should…

  Upcoming UN conference to set new roadmap to accelerate sustainable development in Small Island Developing States “We must capitalize on the renewed urgency to tackle structural inequality, address vulnerability and deliver on a…

1. IntroductionThe construction industry is a driving force in the economic structuring of nations, significantly impacting urban development and the broader economic progress . In construction projects, the owner is typically involved…

1. IntroductionWe are living in an era where farmers not only need to alter their management to cope with climate variability but must also take into consideration the impact of their operations on the environment. There is also…

This week a collaborative team working in partnership with the various open research organizations released a report that seeks to advance interoperability, simplify output tracking, and improve the overall process of scholarly research…

This week a collaborative team working in partnership with the various open research organizations released a report that seeks to advance interoperability, simplify output tracking, and improve the overall process of scholarly…

The selected literature provided evidence supporting the use of selected indicators for evaluating the effectiveness of smart campus initiatives. It offered insights into how these indicators have been applied in various contexts, their…

1. IntroductionScientists, as well as practitioners, have been seeking appropriate, integrated, and sustainable approaches to determine reference and actual evapotranspiration amounts in both irrigation and rainfed catchments. Actual…

Project will accelerate component design and manufacturing process of semiconductors March 15, 2024 – Richmond Hill, Ontario – National Research Council of Canada Canadians rely on wireless communications technologies in all…

Not so long ago, the development community was brimming with optimism on the developing world’s economic prospects. Economic growth was up, extreme poverty sharply down, and there seemed to have emerged a clear consensus on the outlines…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessArticle 1 Lab of Cognitive Neuroscience, School of Psychology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University…

1. IntroductionElectric cars have existed for over a decade and have gained popularity recently, especially in the Philippines. According to Jaeger , electric vehicle sales have grown exponentially in the last three years, exceeding 10…

For Immediate Release June 9, 2008 (WEST TRENTON, N.J.) -- The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) today announced that it has informed Stone Energy Corporation that it will need to apply for and receive approval from the commission…

A two-pronged strategy for export diversification holds promise for the Bay of Bengal countries. One would be to focus on the products that are already close to the current specialisation patterns and require…

1. IntroductionSupply chain management (SCM) mainly focuses on, amongst other things, the optimisation of customer satisfaction. Neglecting the most significant aspects of SCM could therefore be damaging to any type of business for…

1. IntroductionThe growth of population, the rapid urbanization process, and an increase in healthcare infrastructures have led to the increasingly significant production of hospital wastewater . In developed countries, an average of…

1. IntroductionIn 2023, 36.4 million refugees worldwide fled their home countries in search of protection . Refugee children and adolescents make up a considerable group; their life trajectories are marked by pre-migratory stressors of…

The World Trade Organisation’s dispute settlement mechanism has, for decades, provided stability and predictability to the resolution of disputes between member countries. As escalating global crises increasingly affect world trade,…

As we enter 2024 in eager anticipation of what the new year has in store, the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) revisits some of the many successes of this past year. One particular event, the first-ever Indo-Pacific Women in…

5.2.1. Praises and AdvantagesWhen allowed to give their spontaneous impressions from using the Tool, all interviewees expressed enthusiasm, but for various reasons. One reason was the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in a…

© Jerome Bossuet / CIMMYT GENEVA (ILO News) – A new publication on the expansion of digital economic activity in developing economies, published by the International Labour Organization (ILO), examines what digitalization means for the…

1. IntroductionTechnological progress, exposure to positive stimuli, and disregard for emotional control and self-awareness in the process of personality formation make it difficult for individuals to control their behaviour. Such loss…

Regina, Sask., Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Protein Industries Canada announced an investment into the creation of new ingredient and food options for consumers. The project sees new oat and pulse ingredients created by…

News ReleaseMonday, February 26, 2024 NIH-funded study shows prenatal mental health support is effective for women living in low-resource settings.Results from a large clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of…

1. IntroductionSince the industrial revolution, the concentration of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere has gradually increased beyond Earth’s absorbing capacity, leading to global warming and anthropogenic climate change. In…

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When testing a new medicine, researchers must do more than assess how well that drug works. They also have to determine whether the medicine has some negative, unintended consequences.To do that now, scientists have a…

Should we care for machines the way we do for children? If so, how? And what are the ethical and political implications of doing so? Can speculative science fiction offer insights into how we create and tend to a rapidly advancing…

1.1. Surveillance and Assessment of Bee Colony HealthBees are a wonder of evolution and are indispensable for mankind and animals. They are part of the biodiversity on which we all depend for our survival. Honey bees provide essential…

1. IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic is a global health crisis that has negatively impacted the organization and infrastructure of public health, resulting in a significant number of deaths and disease-related morbidity . Globally, it…

Creating an online form can present developers with many challenges. This case study reviews how a paper-based form was taken through the usability engineering process to develop a functional online version. We discuss the steps in…

In response to the escalating risks and challenges posed by the evolving climate system, a new research project led by Fei-Fei Jin, a professor at University of Hawaii, aims to enhance multi-decadal projections of the El Niño-Southern…

Radar networks for the future of urban air mobility. Credit: Fraunhofer FHR/Andreas Schoeps For the first time, visitors at the 2024…

An artistic representation of a flare from HD 283572, a young nearby star. Credit: CfA/Melissa Weiss Astronomers have detected an extreme…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain According to new research, 27% of individuals who had an emergency department visit for cannabis use…

1Strategy1Energy Efficiency2Strategy2Eco-friendly MaterialsUtilize sustainable and recyclable materials in product design and packaging.Minimize the use of hazardous substances, such as lead, mercury, and other harmful…

By LEIGH HOPPER, USC PRESS COVERAGE: National Public Radio, Reuters, Improved air quality in the Los Angeles region is linked to roughly 20 percent fewer new asthma cases in children, according to a USC study that tracked…

King Faisal University (KFU) is one of the oldest and most prestigious higher education and research institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), established in 1975 AD . The university has four colleges related to healthcare…

1. IntroductionAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one of the major neurologic Long COVID sequelae is anosmia, which has a significant negative impact on patients’ quality of life . Recently published…

Image: a woman walks her dog. Regular leisure time physical activity may reduce the risk of breast cancer for women before menopause, according to new research funded by Breast Cancer Now. The research, published today (Monday…

1. IntroductionA sustainable and environmentally friendly future is largely dependent on alternate energy resources. The significance of renewable energy sources cannot be over emphasized, especially considering climate change and the…