Blockchain-Based Secure Traceable Scheme for Food Supply Chain by S. Thangamayan, Kalyani Pradhan, Ganesh Babu Loganathan, S. Sitender, S. Sivamani, Mulugeta Tesema

“…The typical food traceability system’s data layer is made up of relational databases managed by core businesses, which cannot ensure data security. It is inefficient and requires a lot of upkeep. …”
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Policy Development Framework for Operations Management During Crises: A Multiple Case Study of Nueva Ecija Cooperatives Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic by James Michael Alcaide Dalde

“…The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges to businesses worldwide, including cooperatives in Nueva Ecija, Philippines. …”
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A comparison of 3 rheumatoid arthritis disease activity indices in routine clinical practice by Amit Kumar Das, Rathindra Nath Sarkar, Chandan Kumar Das, Ritasman Baisya, Urmimala Bhattacharjee, Pallab Biswas, Akashdip Bhattacharya

“…There was substantial agreement between DAS 28 and RAPID 3 severity categories (kappa = 0.959, P < 0.0001) and also between CDAI and RAPID 3. Conclusion: In a busy clinical setting, our study has shown usefulness of RAPID3 compared to the two most commonly used indices to assess disease activity in RA, both in terms of measuring quantitative disease activity as well as monitoring of treatment response at follow up visits.…”
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State Participation in Energy Security Provision of the People’s Republic of China by I. F. Rakhimyanova

“…The article outlines the contours of energy security of China, the role of major players, including public authorities, government energy corporations, private businesses and the population. Particular attention is given to the Commission of National Development and Reforms, which main function is to form the five years' development plans. …”
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Using selective NIR wavelengths in portable devices to evaluate the chemical composition of cattle feeds by Lorenzo Serva, Luisa Magrin, Giovanni Chillemi, Giorgio Marchesini, Daniele Pietrucci, Francesco Renzi, Riccardo Valentini, Igino Andrighetto, Marco Milanesi

“…Although portable instruments are generally more affordable than benchtop equipment, the current costs of purchasing and maintaining these tools may still be prohibitive for small and medium-sized animal husbandry businesses. This makes their widespread adoption economically unsustainable for many farms. …”
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Impact of climate change on small-scale fishers and adaptation strategies in Bengkulu, Indonesia by Mulyasari Gita, Cahyadinata Indra, Irham

“…The research results show that 100% of small-scale fishers in the Bengkulu coastal area perceive climate change as harming their capture fisheries businesses. The level of adaptation carried out by small-scale fishers in the coastal regions of Bengkulu City could be significantly higher, as evidenced by the fact that only 15% of fishers have made efforts for climate change adaptation. …”
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EFFECTS OF COVID-19 LOCKDOWN ON URBAN FAMILY LIFE IN MARARABA SUBURB OF NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA by Ambrose W. Ogidi, Philip Orlaade Abughul Orlaade Abughul, Mohammed Ayuba Oche Oche

“…Also, the need for urban families to create social security for themselves in form of increasing savings in the bank as well as investment in small-scale businesses such as poultry, and fish farming as alternative sources of livelihood in times of pandemic like the Covid-19.  …”
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The siliconvalization of work. An argentine experience by Patricia Ventrici, Hernan Palermo

“…The current context spawns a “new race” of high-tech based entrepreneurs and firms who lead the fast-growing so-called “unicorn” locally-based multinational businesses. In the present article we use a case study about the “Free Market” in Argentina in order to study the key ideas behind the discourse sponsored by those firms. …”
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The Family Dialogue Culture and Its Obstacles in the Omani Family from the Viewpoint of Teachers in North Eastern Province, Sultanate of Oman by Ali Said Sulayiam AlMatari

“…The major obstacles were family dependency on housemaids, other employees at home, and parents being busy. Further, the study indicated that there were no statistically significant differences at the level of (0.05) in the areas of the culture of dialogue on gender, level of education, social status, and the number of family members. …”
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Aspiration numérique et mise à distance du corps by Renaud Hétier

“…School, also impacted by this networking, strengthens its tendency towards individualization (each pupil being busy with its own tablet) and may not develop an ability of bound-together learning. …”
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The effect of social media marketing, electronic word-of-mouth, brand image on purchase intention by Aldan Mutia Ramadhan, Heppy Millanyani

“…By understanding and leveraging these nuances, businesses can better position themselves amidst fierce socicompetition, ultimately enhancing their market presence and consumer appeal.…”
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Environmental crises and climate change: Eco-anxiety among young people and the urgent need for a transformative response by Annamaria Lammel

“…Tackling this widespread mental health problem, linked to a variety of factors, requires taking action that addresses the root of the problem: education, provision of more green spaces, biophilic design, responsible attitudes, a long-term vision on the part of politicians and businesses, and the transformation of our systems. Governments must protect young people, recognize their fears, and involve them in decision-making. …”
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Explainable attention based breast tumor segmentation using a combination of UNet, ResNet, DenseNet, and EfficientNet models by Shokofeh Anari, Soroush Sadeghi, Ghazaal Sheikhi, Ramin Ranjbarzadeh, Malika Bendechache

“…Abstract This study utilizes the Breast Ultrasound Image (BUSI) dataset to present a deep learning technique for breast tumor segmentation based on a modified UNet architecture. …”
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HOW RISK MANAGEMENT CAN BE IMPLEMENTED IN NEW AGRO-PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (NAPD)?: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW by Naila Maulidina Lu'ayya, Imam Santoso, Siti Asmaul Mustaniroh, Izzum Wafi'uddin, Annisa'u Choirun

“…External factors include suppliers, customers, and retailers outside the company. Many businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), have adopted risk management to prevent product failures and financial losses. …”
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CYBER-PHENOMENOLOGY'S VERSION OF NFT MARKETING STRATEGY by Chusnul Rofiah

“… The non-fungible token (NFT) issue motivates this research as it presents a great opportunity for talented creators to support creative businesses in Indonesia, increase art's exposure to local and international markets, and earn royalties for their works of art. …”
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Greta Garbo and the Stock Cube: Film-themed Sweepstakes with Commercial Purposes in the Years of Fascism by Mariapia Comand

“…It outlines the forms of collaboration between cinema, businesses and commerce, and the role of ephemera within these dynamics. …”
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State and trends in the development of the microfinance market in Russia by S. N. Saifieva, I. V. Soklakova, A. V. Borshcheva, M. D. Ivanov

“…The relevance of the article is due to the insignificant contribution of microfinance to the development of the Russian economic system, especially in the context of supporting small and medium-sized businesses. However, the regulator sees it as a promising sector of the financial market and considers its progressive development necessary. …”
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Enhancing Software Distribution and Collaboration in Manufacturing: Developing the IMOS Platform by Antonio Monte Pegado, Andre Dionisio Rocha, Jose Barata

“…In today&#x2019;s fast-evolving tech landscape, small and medium-sized businesses often struggle to keep pace with innovation due to financial constraints and the complexity of integrating new solutions. …”
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Mitigation of Social Impacts of Alternative Road Development Plans Based on Local Wisdom in West Sumatra, Indonesia by null Priyambodo, Kristian Buditiawan, Agung Budi Irawan, Dendy Setyawan, Herrukmi Septa Rinawati, null Afriyanni, null Momon, Elsa Yolarita, Vivi Ukhwatul Khasanah Masbiran, Imbang Dananjaya

“…This study recommends three things, namely, (1) conduct intensive and responsive socialization and approach; (2) approach community involvement through a community-based approach and traditional leaders; and (3) prepare alternative livelihoods based on community interest, local potential, market opportunities, and financial feasibility as well as providing capital for businesses.…”
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Anticalculi and antibacterial activity of methanol extract of Holothuria atra by Irwan Irwan, Jefri Saputra Mulia, Softyatuddin Karina, Eli Nurliza

“…This marine organism possesses possibly useful chemicals, making it a viable alternative for the fisheries product processing businesses. The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of the methanol extract of Holothuria atra in preventing the formation of calculi and its ability to inhibit the growth of bacteria. …”
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