Infraestrutura na Amazônia: as lições dos planos plurianuais by Philip Martin Fearnside, William Frederick Laurance

“…Problemas genéricos com o processo de licenciamento incluem: a formação de lobby a favor da construção, antes de serem tomadas as decisões sobre a prudência dos projetos; o "efeito arrasto" de terceiros, devido à atividade econômica estimulada pela infraestrutura, que escapa do sistema de avaliação de impacto ambiental; uma forte tendência para empresas de consultoria produzirem relatórios favoráveis, como resultado de tentações embutidas no sistema; uma ênfase burocrática na existência de passos, tais como a submissão de relatórios e a realização de audiências públicas, sem considerar o conteúdo do que é dito; e a inabilidade do sistema de avaliação de impactos de considerar a cadeia de eventos que são deslanchados quando um determinado projeto é empreendido. …”
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Incentivisation practices and their influence on physicians' prescriptions: A qualitative analysis of practice and policy in Pakistan. by Mishal Khan, Afifah Rahman-Shepherd, Muhammad Naveed Noor, Sabeen Sharif, Meherunissa Hamid, Wafa Aftab, Afshan Khurshid Isani, Robyna Irshad Khan, Rumina Hasan, Sadia Shakoor, Sameen Siddiqi

“…Although a global challenge, addressing the impacts on quality of care is particularly difficult in countries where the pharmaceutical industry and physician lobby is strong relative to regulatory institutions. …”
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Der Wasserzins als Instrument der Raumordnungspolitik und der Umweltpolitik by Ulrich Brösse

“…Der Wasserzins schafft somit eine politisch mächtige „Lobby“ für das Grundwasser. Anhand einer ökonomischen Modellanalyse wird gezeigt, wie sich die ökonomische Rente, die der Wasserschatz erbringt, nach der gegenwärtigen Wasserbenutzungsordnung, im Falle eines Wasserzinses und bei Einführung eines Wasserpfennigs nach dem Modell von Baden-Württemberg auf die Nutzer verteilt. …”
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Club Licencing Regulations (CLR) on Infrastructure Aspect in PSSI Bandung and Persib Bandung Football Club: An Evaluation Study by Lukman Widjayana, Moch Asmawi, James Tangkudung, Anggi Setia Lengkana

“…It is also needed to overcome the obstacles during the process. It is necessary to lobby for the authority to manage the stadium independently to improve players' physical fitness and skills further because an advanced and sophisticated infrastructure supports it.…”
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MASAVE: A mobile test system for audio-visual experiments at home by Strasser Ewald, Brand Thomas, Rennies Jan

“…Speech recognition thresholds (SRTs) were measured in a lobby versus a sound-attenuated boot. Results show that the data from both sites did not differ significantly and SRT measurements were possible even for speech levels as low as 40–45 dB SPL. …”
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Proposals for low-carbon agriculture production strategies between 2020 and 2030 in Hungary by Csaba Fogarassy, András Nábrádi

“…Additionally, there are few sectors outside agriculture where decision-makers encounter such strong opposition and lobby interests when developing limiting regulations. …”
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Curriculum framework for advanced practice nursing in sub-Saharan Africa: a multimethod study by Christmal Dela Christmals, Susan J Armstrong

“…Nursing leaders should lobby for funding and advocate for the introduction of the CHNP programme as a collaborative process between government, clinical services, communities and educational institutions.…”
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Alternative crop for tobacco farming in Lebanon - an effective tool to change and educate on tobacco environmental and economical impact by Zaher Redwan

“…Results and lessons learnt A total success of 10 farmers complete shift to alternative cropping and 5 other partial moving to medicinal plants Conclusions and key recommendations Essential need of support to move on with program and creating a great lobby among the producers to move on to ecological, more beneficial cropping.…”
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Leptin Level and Skipping Breakfast: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III (NHANES III) by Keiko Asao, Amandine Sambira Marekani, Jessica VanCleave, Amy E. Rothberg

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Determinants of manufacturing firms’ Research and Development investments: evidence from Kenya by Adan Guyo Shibia

“…Formal private sector firms should design R&D investment strategies and lobby for policy interventions targeted at business environment constraints. …”
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DYNAMICS OF UKRAINIAN-GERMAN RELATIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF CHANGES IN GERMAN POLITICS by Valeriy Kravchenko, Iryna Stasiukevych

“…This leads to the strengthening of the pro-Russian lobby in German political circles. It is highlighted that the planned completion of the construction of Nord Stream-2, the dependence of Germany on the supplies of Russian hydrocarbons and the augmentation of net direct investments of German companies in Russian economy illustrates German endeavor, primarily in its geopolitical interests, to normalize relations with Russian Federation. …”
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Social catalysts : embracing communication in mediated spaces by Karahalios, Kyratso G., 1972-

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Monitoring desire by Magid, Jill S. (Jill Stephanie), 1973-

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From ground to sky : an exploration in urban continuities by Thornton, Kevin Michael

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Google voice AIY based chatbot by Chua, Josephine Xi Hui

“…Located in the office’s main lobby, its purpose was to provide visitors with useful information. …”
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STRATEGI PARTAI DEMOKRAT DI TENGAH DOMINASI PARTAI LOKAL (Kajian pada Pemilihan Umum Tahun 2009 di Kota Banda Aceh, Provinsi Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam) by , Muhadi, , Drs. Haryanto, MA

“…SBY as a powerful figure has managed to harness his power to lobby some high-level political elites of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). …”

EVALUASI KAPASITAS TERMINAL 3 PENUMPANG BANDAR UDARA INTERNASIONAL SOEKARNOHATTA by , MOHAMMAD ICHSAN LUTFI, , Ir. H. Wardhani Sartono, M.Sc.

“…Meanwhile, according to calculations based on IATA standards produced that some facilities can not serve passenger peak hours, such as curbs departure and arrival, departure lobby, check-in counters, passport control set, baggage claim area, and baggage claim devices. …”

EVALUASI TERHADAP PERENCANAAN DAN PENYUSUNAN ANGGARAN BERBASIS KINERJA DI RUMAH SAKIT UMUM DAERAH NAMLEA KABUPATEN BURU-MALUKU by , MAULANA DAMAT, , Prof. dr. Laksono Trisnantoro, M.Sc., Ph.D.

“…For that, hospital managementâ��s ability to create program and prepare budgets that occurred with what people needed nowdays are requied. The ability to lobby and advocate budget with the other stakeholders for the developing of health services on the hospital are also required. …”

The decision-making process in relation to British foreign policy, 1938-1941 by Hill, C, Hill, C. J.

“…</p> <p>The thesis focusses on the political aspects of decision-making, at three levels: the Cabinet, at the apex of the system; the press, as the most extensive of all lobbies; and public opinion, arguably the ultimate source of legitimacy in British politics. …”

The normative ethics of immigration detention in liberal states by Silverman, S, Silverman, Stephanie Jessica

“…Given the reality of the sovereign right to control immigration, however, I argue that the more feasible normative answer is lobby liberal states to adopt my framework of minimum standards of treatment while simultaneously pressing for open borders as the long-term ethical goal.…”