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Open AccessPublished: 19 June 2025

A Three-Phase Intervention Model for Systemic Governance Reform in National Sports Federations: The Case of Cyprus

George Yiapanas

This study addresses the critical governance challenges facing Cyprus's national sports federations, where persistent issues of financial opacity, leadership entrenchment, and resistance to reform hinder organizational effectiveness. Despite adopting the Code of Good Governance in 2018, implementation remains inconsistent due to

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Open AccessPublished: 18 June 2025

Standardization of Electric Vehicle Battery Production in International Electric Bus Transportation Based on the Innovative Modular Principle

Volodymyr Porfirenko

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the development, industrial production, and operational deployment of electric buses in international transportation, with particular attention to the standardization of electric vehicle (EV) battery technologies through a modular rapid-replacement principle. The ongoing transition

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Open AccessPublished: 13 June 2025

Infrastructure-Integrated Photovoltaic-Thermal (IIPV/T) Systems for Anti-Icing Applications in Highway Bridges: A Sustainable Approach

Masoud Valinejadshoubi, Ashutosh Bagchi, Andreas K. Athienitis

This paper investigates the potential of a novel, infrastructure-integrated photovoltaic/thermal (IIPV/T) system for winter road maintenance, using the Samuel De Champlain Bridge in Montreal as a case study. Vertically mounted bifacial PVT panels are integrated into the bridge’s side barriers, serving a dual role as wind protect

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Open AccessPublished: 1 June 2025

Assessing Performance, Economic and Environmental Impact of EVs

Mostafa M. A-Razek

To date, the automotive industry remains the locomotive of the global economy, despite its diversity. Electric vehicle technology plays a vital role as its production and use increase in many cities around the world, which will undoubtedly impact human behavior in the future. Therefore, this work adopts an in-depth descriptive-c

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Turning Namugongo into a Smart Religious Tourist City: A Tool to Boost Uganda’s Economic Opportunities from Religious Tourism

Agnes Noelin Nassuna, Diana Nandagire Ntamu, Lawrence Ssemusu

Religious tourism is an important part of Uganda’s cultural heritage, yet its economic potential remains untapped due to urban congestion and infrastructure challenges. This paper explores the transformation of the Uganda Martyrs Shrine in Namugongo into a smart city to enhance pilgrim experiences and increase economic opportuni

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