An Improved Genetic Algorithm Based Robust Approach for Stochastic Dynamic Facility Layout Problem by Yunfang Peng, Tian Zeng, Lingzhi Fan, Yajuan Han, Beixin Xia

“…This paper deals with stochastic dynamic facility layout problem under demand uncertainty in terms of material flow between facilities. …”
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Impacts of Effluents on the Limnology of a Tropical River, Southwestern Nigeria by Abeke Adedolapo Ayoade, A Olajumoke Olusegun

“…The mean biochemical oxygen demand (106.9 ± 58.25 mg/l), Nitrate (40 ± 30.8 mg/l), dissolved oxygen (4.2 ± 2.16 mg/l) and total suspended solids (124.02 ± 16.09 mg/l) were not within permissible standard limits suitable for aquatic life and domestic purposes. …”
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The Effects of Basic Psychological Needs, Task–Technology Fit, and Student Engagement on MOOC Learners’ Continuance Intention to Use by Areum Shin, Hae-Deok Song

“…Despite a continuous spread of MOOC and high dropout rate, little has examined the antecedent factors that influence student engagement in technology enhanced MOOC learning environment from the Job Demand-Resources (JD-R) model. The purpose of this study was to empirically identify the effects of individuals’ basic psychological needs and the task–technology fit on MOOC learners’ continuance intention to use, as well as the mediating effect of student engagement in MOOCs. …”
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Statistical expertise in the Ecuadorian public administration: Emergence and legitimation mechanisms by Byron Villacís

“…The legacy of the Kemmerer mission, the influence of CEPAL, the growing automatization of Government and the international demand for adequate reporting, created powerful incentives for the growth of the profession. …”
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Methods for share values assessment and shareholder value creation by Zimonjić Stefan, Gavrilović Milan, Roganović Miloš

“…The company's shares are transferable in the capital market, according to the regulations of a particular state, where the price is formed according to the principles of supply and demand. The interest of the investor will depend on a number of parameters-the length of the stock owning, its affinity to the shares of renowned companies that give stable dividends, the tendency to risk with new, growing companies, and the affinities for the shares of companies that are planning serious investment ventures, etc. …”
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Von der „Rose ohne Dornen bis zum Tatra-Abenteuer von Zosia und Franek“. Das Gedächtnis und das Bewusstsein vom Bergraum in den Tatra-Wissenskompendien für Kinder by Anna Pigoń

“…Their popularity shows that these peculiar repositories of knowledge associated with the Tatra region are in constant demand, although they form and the goals set for them change over time. …”
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A Decision-Making Model for Deterring Food Vendors from Selling Harmless Low-Quality Foods as High-Quality Foods to Consumers by Po-Yu Chen

“…Furthermore, we discussed how the supply-demand environmental factors of the food market are influenced by the administrative means that the public health units have used to prevent food false labeling.…”
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Empirical Research on Seasoned Equity Offerings, Board Member Characteristics, and Corporate Investment Efficiency by Dapeng Zhu, Yongli Li

“…Seasoned equity offerings (SEO) are an important approach for listed companies to obtain funds after an initial public offering (IPO), which plays a major role in enterprises’ demand for funds. However, due to agency conflicts, information asymmetry, tunneling by major shareholders, and other behaviors, listed companies sometimes fail to make proper use of the refinancing funds. …”
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Site Selection of Precast Concrete Component Factory Based on PCA and GIS by Shuqiang Wang, Yuke Ruan, Wanwei Hu

“…In China, with the expansion of the prefabricated construction market, the demand for precast concrete (PC) components is increasing and the construction of production plants to meet this need is expanding. …”
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Optimizing Thermal Efficiency of Building Envelopes with Sustainable Composite Materials by Milind Deshmukh, Madhura Yadav

“…The growing global energy demand, particularly in India, calls for innovative strategies to improve building energy efficiency. …”
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Design and Control Method of Switchable On- or Off-Ramp for Urban Highway by Yugang Liu, Hongbo Yi, Jiali Li, Bin Chen, Hongtai Yang

“…High volume of traffic is loaded on urban highway during peak hours as well as the ramp connecting main road and auxiliary road of highway. Once the demand exceeds the capacity of the ramp, congestion may happen on both main road and the auxiliary road. …”
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Stochastic Congestion Pricing among Multiple Regions: Competition and Cooperation by Hua Wang, Wei Mao, Hu Shao

“…In this paper, we investigate the cooperative and competitive behaviors among multiple regions in congestion pricing considering stochastic conditions; especially demand uncertainty is taken into account in transportation modelling. …”
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Impact of High-Rise Buildings Construction Process on Adjacent Tunnels by Haifeng Guo, Aijun Yao, Jiantao Zhang, Yijun Zhou, Yanfei Guo

“…The demand for buildings constructed along subway lines is increasing, and analysis of the impact of foundation excavation and building construction on adjacent tunnels is critical. …”
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ETHNIC POLITICS AND SUSTAINABLE DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA by UKWU FELIX EMEKA

“… Since Nigeria gained independence, there has been a persistent demand for an electoral system that would foster a functional democratic process. …”
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The Effect of Service Quality, Brand Image, E-WOM, Customer Satisfaction on Customer Loyalty by Sahlani Sahlani, Endang Ruswanti

“… Service quality has become an important strategy in business that encourages customer involvement in creating products that meet customer demand to create customer satisfaction. Brand Image and E-WOM are also still important considerations that influence customer satisfaction. …”
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Biotechnology in direct air capture, enhanced weathering, and methane removal: emerging opportunities and gaps by Paul L. Reginato

“…Net emissions targets for the coming decades demand that new greenhouse gas removal (GHGR) technologies be developed and scaled to up to 10 GtCO2e/yr. by 2050. …”
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PERAN LABA KOTOR, AKTIVITAS OPERASIONAL, AKTIVITAS INVESTASI, DAN AKTIVITAS PENDANAAN ARUS KAS TERHADAP RETURN SAHAM by Ditya Wardana, Satya Fauziah

“…An rise in investment cash flow will entice more investors to participate, which will raise demand for the company and drive up stock prices. …”
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Investigation on Solar-Powered Electrocoagulation (SPEC) for the Treatment of Domestic Wastewater (DWW) by Senthil Kumar Muniasamy, Tariku Tadesse Gameda, Lenin Sundar Mallaian, Ilango Rengaraju, Jeyasudha Segaran, Yuvarani Periyasamy, Palpandian Murugesan, Suthagar Subramanian

“…The aim of this research was the removal of chemical oxygen demand (COD), TDS, and turbidity by SPEC. Optimization of various operating parameters such as pH, voltage/current, electrode gap, and pollutant concentration was first performed using direct electrical current. …”
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Enhancing rabbit farming efficiency with integrated genomics and nutritional strategies by Naqash Goswami, Ifeanyi Solomon Ahamba, Lionel Kinkpe, Ali Mujtaba Shah, Ye Xiangyang, Bing Song, Xianggui Dong, Shuhui Wang, Zhanjun Ren

“…Rabbit farming plays a crucial role in meeting the global demand for high-quality meat and sustainable agricultural practices. …”
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Departure Time Choice (DTC) Behavior for Intercity Travel during a Long-Holiday in Bangkok, Thailand by Bhawat Chaichannawatik, Kunnawee Kanitpong, Thirayoot Limanond

“…Finally, some policies to distribute travel demand and reduce the repeatable traffic congestion at the beginning of festivals are recommended.…”
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