KEY MACROECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF GOVERNMENT DEBT – THE CASE OF NORTH MACEDONIA by Filip Taskovski

“…That is to say, that, with the emergence of the Corona crisis and the energy crisis which caused: 1) interruption of global supply chains, 2) increase in food and energy prices and 3) interruption of the balance of supply and demand, a large number of countries including North Macedonia began to create targeted anti-crisis measures that caused the growth of the budget deficit, and as a result of this, the government’s debt increased. …”
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Managing pandemic crises in shipping: Experience and lessons by Đergović Dragana D., Kukobat Irena L., Kukobat Lazo M.

“…In the context of COVID-19 infection, empirical results revealed that the implications of the pandemic were widespread, but that maritime supply chains had largely adapted to the new conditions using comprehensive emergency-response mechanism. …”
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Identifying and evaluating supplier selection criteria in iran's steel industry according to industry 4.0 technologies by Shahab Bayatzadeh, Maghsoud Amiri

“…Purpose: With the emergence of Industry 4.0, supply chains have undergone fundamental changes, profoundly impacting on production and supply processes in various industries. …”
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Evaluating Sentinel-2 for Monitoring Drought-Induced Crop Failure in Winter Cereals by Adrià Descals, Karen Torres, Aleixandre Verger, Josep Peñuelas

“…Extreme climate events can threaten food production and disrupt supply chains. For instance, the 2023 drought in Catalonia caused large areas of winter cereals to wilt and die early, yielding no grain. …”
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Optimizing Acidic Reductive Leaching for Lithium Recovery: Enhancing Sustainable Lithium Supply for Energy Markets by Agnieszka Sobianowska-Turek, Amelia Zielińska, Weronika Urbańska, Anna Mielniczek, Agnieszka Fornalczyk, Szymon Pawlak, Tomasz Małysa, Janusz Cebulski

“…Additionally, the results contribute to the principles of the circular economy and sustainable supply chains in the energy sector, providing a method to reduce dependency on geopolitically constrained lithium resources and supporting the global energy transition toward cleaner energy solutions.…”
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A review of best international life cycle assessment (LCA) practices in wood construction: Challenges for Ireland by Song Ge, Conan O'Ceallaigh, Patrick J. McGetrick

“…However, the widespread adoption of timber in construction is limited by several factors, including established practices and supply chains, and lack of public policy and incentives to quantify and reduce embodied carbon. …”
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SDG 12 needs an oceanic interface: sand mining, saltwater intrusion (SWI) and coastal sustainability by Manan Sarupria, Naznin Nahar Sultana, Saleem H. Ali

“…Abstract The international development community has approached SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) through the lens of specific supply chains of consumer goods and services. For example, minerals from mines to markets; wood from forests to furniture; or food from farm to fridge, have been tracked in terms of their ecological profile in many of the SDG 12 targets. …”
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How environmentally sustainable are farms? An analysis in Southern Italy through the Life Cycle Assessment methodology by Maria Pergola

“…By improving processes along the agri-food supply chains and enhancing the data generated in every single area of the value chain, digital promises to reduce the ecological footprint of the agricultural sector. …”
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Navigating global fashion policy: labor, environment, and future directions for sustainability by Meital Peleg Mizrachi

“…Key initiatives include the Bangladesh Accord, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains, California’s SB62 law, and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. …”
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Research on Predicting Super-Relational Data Links for Mine Hoists Within Hyper-Relational Knowledge Graphs by Xiaochao Dang, Xiaoling Shu, Fenfang Li, Xiaohui Dong

“…Hyper-relational knowledge graphs can enhance the intelligence, efficiency, and reliability of industrial production by enabling equipment collaboration and optimizing supply chains. However, the construction of knowledge graphs in industrial fields faces significant challenges due to the complexity of hyper-relational data, the sparsity of industrial datasets, and limitations in existing link prediction methods, which struggle to capture the nuanced relationships and qualifiers often present in industrial scenarios. …”
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Economic Sustainability of Scrapping Electric and Internal Combustion Vehicles: A Comparative Multiple Italian Case Study by Angelo Corallo, Alberto Di Prizio, Mariangela Lazoi, Claudio Pascarelli

“…In addition, the introduction of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous systems, brings new challenges related to the management of components and materials needed for their production, creating a significant impact on supply chains. The growing demand for electric and autonomous vehicles is pushing the industry to rethink production models, favoring the adoption of circular economy principles to minimize waste and optimize the use of resources. …”
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Urban Stock-Demography Approach to Uncover Electric Vehicle Battery and Embedded Lithium Stock across 366 Cities in China by Chenyang Wang, Peng Wang, Linchang Zheng, Wei Chen, Yuqi Hu, Rui Jing, Yi Ding, Xiaojie Liu, Wei-Qiang Chen

“…Such high-resolution data can help governments and companies design recycling networks tailored to regional needs, promoting operational efficiency and sustainable lithium supply chains.…”
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A Novel Model to Detect and Classify Fresh and Damaged Fruits to Reduce Food Waste Using a Deep Learning Technique by T. Bharath Kumar, Deepak Prashar, Gayatri Vaidya, Vipin Kumar, S. Deva Kumar, F. Sammy

“…Due to a lack of efficient measures for dealing with food waste at many levels, including food supply chains, homes, and restaurants, the world’s food supply is shrinking at an alarming pace. …”
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The perspective of key stakeholders on the sustainable design of reverse logistics in e-commerce: an interpretive sensemaking review by Iria González Romero, Ángel Ortiz Bas, J. Carlos Prado Prado

“…The uncontrolled rise of returns in e-commerce has become a challenge for supply chains and key stakeholders (e-retailers, customers, transport companies and institutions). …”
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Process Optimization in Sea Ports: Integrating Sustainability and Efficiency Through a Novel Mathematical Model by Maria Teresa Pereira, Nuno Rocha, Francisco Gomes Silva, Miguel Ângelo Lellis Moreira, Yusuf Ozden Altinkaya, Marisa João Pereira

“…As maritime logistics increasingly drive global supply chains, optimizing port operations has become vital for enhancing economic efficiency and environmental sustainability. …”
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Evaluating the environmental effects of Japan's tourism: insights into pandemic-induced changes and driving forces by Yuzhuo Huang, Yosuke Shigetomi, Ken’ichi Matsumoto

“…The intersection of the COVID-19 pandemic and tourism has significantly influenced emissions from supply chains, highlighting a complex dynamic between tourism and climate change. …”
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A Review of ICT Integration in Agricultural Extension Services. A Global Perspective by Byamukama, Willbroad, Ssemakula, Edward, Ssekandi, Joesph, Arinda, Shaman, Businge, Phelix, Kalibwani, Rebecca, Atukunda, Christian, Turyasingura, Benson

“…Future prospects include AI-driven predictive analytics, blockchain for transparent supply chains, and augmented/virtual reality for training.…”
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Government support for the agro-industrial complex: the experience of a programme-oriented approach in Australia by Yu. P. Maidanevych, N. S. Sergienko, Yu. V. Gnezdova

“…The need for public authorities to respond was caused not only by the pandemic generated by the SARS-CoV and that disrupted production and supply chains, but also by the increase in the number and scale of natural disasters. …”
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Spatial analysis of speculation in the US housing market by Salaheddin Manochehri, Ramin Amani, Jamal Mamkhezri

“…This approach involves measures such as accelerating production, streamlining supply chains, and facilitating affordable land access and tax incentives for low-income households, all designed to stimulate investment in construction and housing. …”
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Intra-Industry Trade in High-Tech Product Groups within the South Korean Manufacturing Industry by Osman Barbaros Kemer, Muhammed Fatih Aydemir

“…In order for South Korea to become a more prominent player in intra-industry trade in high-tech products, it is necessary for the country to implement more flexible production strategies and develop more comprehensive supply chains.…”
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