Network Direct Selling Organisations by Sonja Verwey, Corné Davis

“…These organisations exist in more than 70 countries, and have almost 88 million members who generate over US$132 billion annually (WFDSA, 2011). This paper argues that although NDSOs can be differentiated from other types of organising, their characteristics can be linked to some key premises in postmodern thinking about organising. …”
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Growth and Debt Effects of a Credit-Financed Public Investment Offensive by Sebastian Dullien, Ekaterina Jürgens, Christoph Paetz, Sebastian Watzka

“…Abstract Simulations of a deficit-financed public investment programme in Germany amounting to €460 billion over ten years in the macroeconomic model NiGEM show that it will finance itself in 30 years at most, even under conservative model assumptions. …”
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An Overview of the US and Mexico Strawberry Industries by Feng Wu, Zhengfei Guan, Alicia Whidden

“…With a total production of 1.4 million tons (3 billion pounds) in 2012, the United States is the largest producer among countries where statistical data are available, accounting for about 30% of the world supply. …”
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The Role of Flow in the Everglades Landscape by Holly E. Fling, Nicholas G. Aumen, Tom Armentano, Frank J. Mazzotti

“…Not only is it the most expensive (8 billion dollars, 1999) and ambitious ecological restoration ever undertaken, but it involves multiple agencies and organizations analyzing natural and ecological attributes to recover the natural system. …”
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Virtual reality as a way to good business by Mošorinski Predrag

“…During the last year, investments made were approximately 1 billion US $. Investment in marketing and virtual commercials, in Republic of Serbia was about 840 million euros during the last few years.…”
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Florida’s Agritourism Laws by Mary Beth Henry, Kathryn A. Stofer

“…Florida has experienced record tourism in recent years, with 105 million visitors spending more than $85 billion in 2015, according to VISIT Florida1. Although Florida trails many other states in the number of agritourism operations2, the number of Florida farms offering recreational experiences more than doubled from 281 in 2007 to 724 in 2012, according to USDA Census of Agriculture data3. …”
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Horn Fly Management by Phillip E. Kaufman, Emma N. I. Weeks

“…In the U.S.A. annual losses total between $700 million and $1 billion, with up to $60 million spent on insecticidal control. …”
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What the 2012 Census of Agriculture Is Telling Us about Miami-Dade County by Edward Evans, Fredy H. Ballen

“…In 2012, agricultural output was estimated at $141.8 billion, accounting for 14.9% of the state’s gross domestic product, and providing employment for 20.8% of the state’s labor force. …”
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Zasada zrównoważonego rozwoju w turystyce by Dominika Dzwonkowska

“…UNWTO forecasts further development of this sector, predicting that the number of international arrivals will reach nearly 1.6 billion by the year 2020. Growth in the number of tourists poses a serious threat to the environment. …”
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Main topics in assisted reproductive market: A scoping review. by Janaina Ferreira Aderaldo, Beatriz Helena Dantas Rodrigues de Albuquerque, Maryana Thalyta Ferreira Câmara de Oliveira, Mychelle de Medeiros Garcia Torres, Daniel Carlos Ferreira Lanza

“…In this context, the global assisted reproductive technologies (ART) market shows significant expansion, hovering around USD 26 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach USD 45 billion by 2025.…”
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Exploring cement Production's role in GDP using explainable AI and sustainability analysis in Nepal by Ramhari Poudyal, Biplov Paneru, Bishwash Paneru, Tilak Giri, Bibek Paneru, Tim Reynolds, Khem Narayan Poudyal, Mohan B. Dangi

“…Due to rising demand, the worldwide cement market is expected to increase from $340.61 billion in 2022 to $481.73 billion by 2029. Quarrying, raw material processing, and calcination are steps in cement production. …”
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Assessing the establishment risk for parthenogenetic populations of Lissorhoptrus oryzophilus in global rice-growing areas and potential economic impact in China by Luoyuan Li, Luoyuan Li, Zhenan Jin, Ming Li, Yantao Xue, Jianyang Guo, Dong Jia, Ruiyan Ma, Zhichuang Lü, Xiaoqing Xian, Wanxue Liu

“…Moreover, @Risk analysis indicates that without control measures, the populations could cost China’s rice industry $18.95 billion, but management efforts could recover $17.54 billion. …”
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Fair Taxes, Better Revenue: A Case Study on Spatial Approaches to Land Taxation in Lebak Regency, Indonesia by Andri Hernandi, Irwan Meilano, Asep Yusup Saptari, Deni Suwardhi, Rizqi Abdulharis, Alfita P. Handayani, Sella L. Nurmaulia, Nabila S. E. Putri, Ratri Widyastuti, Putri Merdekawati, Fitri N. Cahyani

“…Simulations indicate potential LBT revenue of IDR 224.7 billion under full compliance, compared to IDR 44.22 billion, the 2024 target. …”
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Production of Biogas from Bio-Degradable Municipal Solid Waste – A Way of Resource Recovery. by Atatiru, Faiza

“…In 2020, the world was estimated to generate 2.24 billion tonnes of solid wastes, amounting to footprint of 0.79kg per person per day. …”
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Research on Application of 3D Simulation Technology in Industrial Product Design Technology by Chenhan Huang, Daijiao Shi

“…The results show that the application of 3D simulation system needs to be combined with industrial software, and the development of industrial software business mainly based on 3D simulation technology is emphasized so that the business revenue of enterprises increases from 709 million yuan in 2029 to 1.385 billion yuan in 2021, with a compound growth rate of 25.01%, which has achieved good economic benefits. 3D simulation technology plays an important role in promoting the development of industrial product design technology. …”
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A convolutional neural network model and algorithm driven prototype for sustainable tilling and fertilizer optimization by Sajeev Magesh

“…Abstract Tilling, a common agricultural practice, is being done excessively on farms leading to about 2.35 billion tons of soil erosion from US croplands annually, in addition to causing soil infertility, carbon release, nutrient runoff, and fertilizer over-usage. …”
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Iron Deficiency Anemia: Focus on Infectious Diseases in Lesser Developed Countries by Julia G. Shaw, Jennifer F. Friedman

“…Iron deficiency anemia is thought to affect the health of more than one billion people worldwide, with the greatest burden of disease experienced in lesser developed countries, particularly women of reproductive age and children. …”
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Modeling colony collapse disorder in honeybees as a contagion by Christopher M. Kribs-Zaleta, Christopher Mitchell

“…Honeybee pollination accounts annually for over $14 billion in United States agriculture alone. Within the past decade there has been a mysterious mass die-off of honeybees, an estimated 10 million beehives and sometimes as much as 90% of an apiary. …”
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Quick Overview of Extension Programs to Educate Homeowners about Environmentally-Friendly Landscape Practices in Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee by Tatiana Borisova, Katie Giacalone, Ruth Anne Hanahan, Esen Momol

“…Nationwide, landscape irrigation accounts for more than 7 billion gallons of water per day. But up to 50 percent of this water is wasted due to overwatering, poor irrigation system design, evaporation, or other factors. …”
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Implementasi Teknologi Blockchain dalam Digital Marketing by Achmad Solechan, Rohmad Abidin

“…The size of the blockchain technology market worldwide in 2018 to 2025, where it is estimated that in 2025, the blockchain technology market will have a size of $ 39.7 billion. The graph shows the blockchain market prediction which also shows the adoption of the use of blockchain technology. …”
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