Many governments struggle with how to efficiently, effectively, and equitably allocate medical supplies and equipment. Medical supplies and equipment can be expensive and prone to mismatches in use, context, and the level of expertise needed to operate them. Optimizing allocation is particularly...

Access to basic human development programs in West Africa is particularly low. Individually, the sub-region's countries perform poorly on the Human Capital Index (HCI). It is the second-lowest African region in rank for social safety net coverage. By contrast, the subregion has the second...

Purpose In federated search, a query is sent simultaneously to multiple resources and each one of them returns a list of results. These lists are merged into a single list using the results merging process. In this work, the authors apply machine learning methods for results merging in federated...

"As plastic pollution emerges as an environmental challenge it carries significant societal and ecological ramifications. The increased presence of plastics in our ecosystem disrupts natural habitats, endangers wildlife, and contributes to essential water and soil resource degradation. Beyond...

"Exploring adult education through learning theory reveals effective strategies and principles that enhance the educational experience for adult learners. As individuals return to the classroom looking to advance their careers, acquire new skills, or pursue personal interests, they bring unique...

"Climate change impacts social and economic systems worldwide. As rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and shifting ecological patterns rise, the effects impact human lives, mental health, and community stability. Vulnerable populations often bear the brunt of these changes, worsening...

"This handbook addresses how smart operations, management, and healthcare can be used to detect and analyze supply chain problems, business problems, and diseases. It also discusses the underlying methodologies and related security concerns. This book is tailored for researchers, academics, and...

"Despite growing recognition of the impact of emotions on adult learning, academics and practitioners in our field still often overlook its critical role. Traditional approaches focus heavily on cognitive outcomes, neglecting the affective components of meaningful and relevant learning and...