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<p>This study aims to analyze the development of research themes in the public–private partnership (PPP) project policy strategy for broadband infrastructure from 2000 to 2021 and identify the most popular research topics. Systematic literature review (SLR) of 927 Google Scholar and Scopus publications, followed by bibliometric analysis, co-occurrence keywords, and in-depth qualitative approaches with content analysis, was performed. Articles are classified based on the source of publication, year of publication, country of origin, journal ranking, and research theme. This study finds that previous studies discussed the development of policy strategies and regulatory theory. Most articles were published in journals indexed under Q1, while only one was published under Q4. This study highlights the importance of government initiatives in developing broadband infrastructure through PPPs. The findings show that the policy strategy, legal framework, and regulations influence the success of PPP schemes. Private sector involvement can reduce costs and provide access to resources and expertise the public sector may still need to gain. This study suggests that policymakers encourage the participation of the private sector in broadband infrastructure projects and provide incentives for them, such as public funding. This study benefits governments or policymakers who intend to implement the PPP scheme to deliver public services.</p>
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Doctoral Program of Accounting Department, Faculty of Economics and Business

Accounting Department, School of Accounting

Faculty Member of the Accounting Department, Faculty of Economics and Business

Policy Strategies for Public–Private Partnership on Broadband Infrastructure: A Systematic Literature Review

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<p>Google Trends, despite its controversial nature for some authors, can be considered an illustrative tool in exploring the political inclinations of a given audience. In the current European Union context, understanding the views and opinions of the public is of paramount importance. Through the analysis of search trends, Google Trends can provide valuable insights into the popularity of political parties in the context of the European Union along with other jurisdictions and how these trends change over time. Furthermore, by incorporating fractal dimensions and ARFIMA (Autoregressive Fractionally Integrated Moving Average) analysis into the data obtained, it is possible to reveal previously non-evident relationships, thereby providing a more comprehensive understanding of the audience‘s political leanings and their interest in specific political parties. The aim of this exploratory study is to assess the potential of ARFIMA, applied to Google Trends data, in characterizing political parties. Preliminary results indicate that this apparatus can be useful for that purpose.</p>
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Empresa y Turismo – Universidad de La Laguna

Google Trends of political parties in Europe: a fractal exploration

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<sec><h3>OBJECTIVES</h3><p>With the global population ageing, concerns about the incidence, prevalence and prevention of elder abuse have become increasingly pertinent. This study presents a narrative review of empirical research, investigating the elder abuse prevention implemented in public health policies in three selected countries. The narrative review aims to enrich academic critical discussion about the theme and provide insights for policymakers and professional practitioners working towards elder abuse prevention across different regions.</p></sec>
<sec><h3>METHODS</h3><p>Searches in the electronic database CINAHL, Medline, PsycINFO and Web of Science databases were performed to identify and synthesise studies reporting on research aimed at investigating elder abuse prevention. The studies that handle on all prevention levels, had to be published in a peer-reviewed journal, report on empirical research, and are available in full text in Portuguese, Slovak, English or Norwegian and published within a ten-year period (2012 to 2022) were included. A total of 981 studies were retrieved, of which 13 papers met the inclusion criteria for this narrative review.</p></sec>
<sec><h3>RESULTS</h3><p>The evidence indicated that proactive approach within primordial and primary prevention, interdisciplinary cooperation within primary and secondary prevention, and education for healthcare professionals within all forms of prevention were implemented to various extent as elder abuse prevention in Brazil, Norway and Slovakia.</p></sec>
<sec><h3>CONCLUSIONS</h3><p>There is a need to further enhance public awareness of elder abuse through campaigns and advocacy programs; additionally, the routine screening and assessments by healthcare providers for early detection and intervention in suspected abuse cases require improvement; and also, legal and health policy measures must be updated regularly. Elder abuse prevention should be a collective undertaking involving community leaders, healthcare providers, and governmental and non-governmental organisations.</p></sec>
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School of Health Sciences, Department of Health and Exercise

Faculty of Pedagogy, Department of Social Work

School of Health Sciences, Department of Psychology, Pedagogy and Law

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Public Health and Nursing

Elder Abuse Prevention in Brazil, Norway and Slovakia: a Narrative Review

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<p>Participatory budgeting was introduced in Latin America in 1989, and within 10 years, this innovation spread all over the world. At the same time, researchers outside Latin America showed a growing interest in the issue, resulting in more diversified research. A few scholars have already tried to provide comprehensive literature reviews; however, these efforts have had a narrow focus or have appeared as embedded parts of analyses of specific issues. This article aims to (1) identify recent worldwide research trends in participatory budgeting, (2) identify the most popular issues addressed by international research and (3) suggest avenues and subfields of further research. We employed bibliometric techniques to analyse articles published in journals that were indexed and abstracted in the Web of Science database from 2001 to 2020.</p>
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Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts

Participatory Budgeting as a Democratic and Managerial Innovation: Recent Trends and Avenues for Further Research<xref ref-type="fn" rid="j_cejpp-2024-0004_fn_001"><sup>5</sup></xref>

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<p>Fostering a learning culture is crucial for aid and development organisations to address the complexities and uncertainties in their operating environments. This case study examines the World Bank’s learning processes in lending projects, focusing on the Albanian health financing reforms from 1994 to 2022. Using the Learning in Lending conceptual framework developed by the World Bank’s Independent Evaluation Group, the qualitative analysis of World Bank documents and reports offers valuable insights into the dynamics of learning processes in health projects. The findings illustrate a feedback loop process encompassing three distinct steps and reveal three types of learning: learning into lending, learning while lending, and learning from lending. By shedding light on the intricacies of the World Bank’s learning processes in health lending projects, this study not only deepens our understanding of how the organisation learns from its experience but also highlights the shortcomings and limitations of the process. Moreover, it emphasises the dual value of learning for multilateral and aid organisations, such as the World Bank, namely improving project results and addressing challenging developmental issues.</p>
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<italic>Learning in Lending</italic>: The World Bank’s Organisational Learning Journey in Albanian Health Financing Reform Projects, 1994–2022

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Policy Strategies for Public–Private Partnership on Broadband Infrastructure: A Systematic Literature Review

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Elder Abuse Prevention in Brazil, Norway and Slovakia: a Narrative Review

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