Bayesian optimization-driven enhancement of the thermoelectric properties of polycrystalline III-V semiconductor thin films by Takamitsu Ishiyama, Koki Nozawa, Takeshi Nishida, Takashi Suemasu, Kaoru Toko

“…Abstract Studying the properties of thermoelectric materials needs substantial effort owing to the interplay of the trade-off relationships among the influential parameters. …”
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Gene Technology for Papaya Ringspot Virus Disease Management by Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Latifah Amin, Nik Marzuki Sidik

“…Recent studies have revealed that the success of adoption of transgenic papaya depends upon the application, it being a commercially viable product, bio-safety regulatory issues, trade regulations, and the wider social acceptance of the technology. …”
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Investigating whether connecting people can promote subnational economic development: Evidence from China–ASEAN friendship cities by Fangying Pang, Jingjing Tang, Hanwen Xie

“…Further analysis indicates that bilateral trade, China's direct investment in contracted projects, and mutual visits by national leaders may be the underlying channels for boosting the economic development of China–ASEAN friendship cities. …”
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Understanding customer switching behavior: An empirical examination of mobile financial services by Iftekhar Ahmed, Abdullah Al Masud, Md Alamgir Hossain, Md Abir Hossain, Minho Kim

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Green Supply Chain Management, Environmental Degradation, and Energy: Evidence from Asian Countries by Yi Yu, Wanwan Zhu, Yuan Tian

“…Industrialization and urbanization both increase carbon emissions in Asia, while trade opening reduces carbon emissions. At the same time, these three variables have a positive impact on reducing energy consumption. …”
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Aspects of the Biology and Culture of the Butterfly Fish, <i>Pantodon buchholzi</i>; A Potential Aquarium Fish in Nigeria by A.T. Ibim, J.O. Ike

“…In conclusion, though the species possesses a great economic potential in the local and International Ornamental fish trade, its culture is not practiced as the species and its economic potentials are not well known, among other constraints. …”
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Collision detection and external force estimation for robot manipulators using a composite momentum observer by Benaoumeur Ibari, Mourad Hebali, Baghdadi Rezali, Menaouer Bennaoum

“…The current collision detection methods using observers are still suffering from the problem of an unavoidable trade-off between the estimation sensitivity and the reduction of the peaking value at the initial time. …”
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Numerical Exploration of Kaldorian Interregional Macrodynamics: Enhanced Stability and Predominance of Period Doubling under Flexible Exchange Rates by Toichiro Asada, Christos Douskos, Vassilis Kalantonis, Panagiotis Markellos

“…By contrast to the corresponding fixed exchange rates system, for cycles to occur sufficient amount of trade is required together with high levels of capital movement. …”
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Assessment of the Economic Structure of Brazilian Agribusiness by Vilmar Rodrigues Moreira, Ricardo Kureski, Claudimar Pereira da Veiga

“…Finally, agribusiness was found to be the biggest generator of foreign exchange, with a positive balance of trade. It was possible to conclude that agribusiness forms a strong link between agriculture and livestock, industry, and services in other economic sectors. …”
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A Specific Algorithm Based on Motion Direction Prediction by Zhesen Chu, Min Li

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The complex interaction between human resources management, the labor market and employment relations in Brazil by Marcus Vinicius Gonçalves da Cruz, Amyra Moyzes Sarsur, Wilson Aparecido Costa de Amorim, André Luiz Fischer, Michele Ruzon Kassem

“…In employment relations, the trade unions obtained real raises above inflation and strikes have returned. …”
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Aspects of the Biology and Culture of the Butterfly Fish, <i>Pantodon buchholzi</i>; A Potential Aquarium Fish in Nigeria by A.T. Ibim, J.O. Ike

“…In conclusion, though the species possesses a great economic potential in the local and International Ornamental fish trade, its culture is not practiced as the species and its economic potentials are not well known, among other constraints. …”
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ISDS Reform UNCITRAL: Implications For Indonesian Investment Policy by Garuda Wiko, Fatma Muthia Kinanti

“…The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Working Group III (WG III) has been meeting intensively to formulate comprehensive reforms to Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) based on emerging criticisms. …”
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Some aspects of privatization effects on the labor market in the Republic of Serb by Zimonjić Stefan

“…In the last more than 30 years transformation of numerous state-owned companies has been privatized in countries that started the transition process from socialism to free trade and capitalism including Serbia. Many economic studies prior to the transition process have started pointing out the importance of these changes for economic development and efficient growth of economies. …”
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Imported figured textiles from the Belorechensky burial ground in the collection of the State Hermitage Museum by Teplyakova A.N.

“…In this regard, the dating of the mounds from which these textiles originate was examined and clarified; issues of trade in the Northern Black Sea region were touched upon, as well as non-economic ways of the appearance of high-status imported products.…”
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Choice Behavior of the Elderly Regarding Street-Crossing Facility by Chong Wei, Xuedong Yan, Chunfu Shao, Jiang Sun, Lu Ma

“…The choice behavior of the elderly toward making trade-off decision between convenience and safety was further discussed through the multilevel logistic regression analyses.…”
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Merchant Fleet Performance of Türkiye: A CRITIC-based TOPSIS Approach by Maruf Gögebakan, Emrah Akdamar, Ersin Fırat Akgül

“…This strategic approach can help Türkiye optimize its maritime trade capability and maintain competitiveness in the global shipping industry.…”
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An empirical investigation of the underlying factors of recently declining air pollution in China by Emrah Eray Akça, Tayfun Tuncay Tosun

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Financialization against Industrialization: a regulationnist approach of the Brazilian Paradox by Eliane Araújo, Miguel Bruno, Débora Pimentel

“…The process of trade and financial liberalization has fundamental consequences on the development of Brazilian industry. …”
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Linear Array Design with Switched Beams for Wireless Communications Systems by Vinícius Ludwig-Barbosa, Edson Schlosser, Renato Machado, Filipe Guterres Ferreira, Sabrina Müller Tolfo, Marcos Vinício Thomas Heckler

“…The goal of the analysis is to determine the best trade-off between the array size and number of feedback bits necessary to maximize the SNR at the receiver. …”
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