Geothermal energy as a solution to heating demand: Economic analysis vs. conventional supply by Natalia Nuño-Villanueva, Ignacio Martín-Nieto, Cristina Sáez-Blázquez, Arturo Farfán-Martín

“…The comparative terms considered are the initial installation and the annual expense. This comparison seeks to calculate the payback period of the initial geothermal installation, which has been carried out considering various economic scenarios. …”
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Music festivals in small and medium-sized Spanish cities: between place dependency and spatial unboundedness, ongoing festivalization and processes of financialization by Carmen Vázquez-Varela, Diego A. Barrado-Timón, José M. Martínez-Navarro

“…Recently researchers and stakeholders started to witness with serious concern the concentration process in the European live music sector leaded by major groups own stakes in several key steps of the music value chain, such as artist management, ticketing and live distribution (venues and festivals), hampering the competitiveness of small and independent festivals. …”
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Forearc Variability and the Geochemical Diversity of Suprasubduction Zone Ophiolites: Insights From the Leka Ophiolite Complex, Norway by Naomi A. Becker, Wendy R. Nelson, Joseph F. Browning‐Hanson, Freya R. George, James L. Crowley, Daniel R. Viete

“…These data demonstrate that the Leka Ophiolite Complex formed as forearc lithosphere during subduction initiation. A new high‐precision zircon U‐Pb date on forearc basalt constrains the timing of subduction initiation in the “Leka sector” of the Iapetus Ocean to 491.36 ± 0.17 Ma. …”
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L’économie circulaire au Sénégal : appropriation des principes par les pouvoirs publics et mise en relation avec les pratiques endogènes by Ndèye Marie Lette, Abou Abdallah Malick Diouara, Mathias Glaus

“…In the agro-industry sector, the extension of hydro-agricultural developments has facilitated the emergence of business synergies among farmers, pastoralists, and agro-industries. …”
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Rethinking sand as earth material for a sustainable construction in Egypt by Dina Khater

“…Utilizing local sand resources in Egypt’s extensive desert landscape could substantially decrease dependence on energy-intensive materials like Portland cement and clay bricks, thereby reducing environmental impact and promoting decarbonization initiatives. This research takes a hierarchical approach to analyzing the geological distribution of distinct Egyptian sand kinds, assessing important national initiatives and legislation, in addition to laboratory findings and concluded mechanical qualities in recent publications. …”
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Route Tourism Planning, Local Impacts and Challenges: Stakeholder Perspectives from the Panorama Route, South Africa by Banele Mhlabane, Siyabulela Nyikana, Christian M. Rogerson

“…The findings are analysed from 63 qualitative interviews undertaken in 2022 concerning stakeholder perceptions about the planning, workings and impacts of this major route tourism initiative. Stakeholders include government and private sector formal as well as informal businesses. …”
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Video for (micro) teaching, an opportunity or a challenge? (A mixed methods case study) by Daniela Bacova, Sarah Telfer, Dai Griffiths

“…This paper reports on a small-scale practitioner-led initiative that responds to some of the problems that have been linked to the task of microteaching and the use of video in university-led Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes at a university in the north west of England. …”
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The contribution of family physicians to district health services: a national position paper for South Africa by Robert Mash, G. Ogunbanjo, S. S. Naidoo, D. Hellenberg

“…The paper mainly addresses issues in the public sector. It outlines the policy environment, health and health services context, the contribution of family physicians, their role in relationship to other healthcare workers, the initial evidence of their impact, the implications for posts and career pathways and the current state of training programmes, as well as providing key recommendations. …”
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Prioritization of key areas of the digitalization strategy of energy complex enterprises based on the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) by Alexey V. Chernov, Victoria A. Chernova, Elena V. Kolganova

“…Special attention is given to prioritizing strategic initiatives.The study may be of interest to specialists in energy, business leaders, and anyone interested in digitalization and its impact on the energy sector's development. …”
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Collaborative Currents: The Promise of Conflict Resolution in Public Acceptance of Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Projects by Muhammad Mohsin Hussain, Suleyman O. Altiparmak, Emre Hatipoglu

“…In the face of escalating climate challenges, the energy sector is increasingly investing in renewable projects. …”
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Strategic Collaborations and Diversification: Pathways to Sustainable Growth in Bali’s Tourism Village and Business Ecosystems by Ni Made Ary Widiastini, I Ketut Sida Arsa, Made Aristia Prayudi, Ni Luh Putu Agustini Karta

“…Tourism villages contribute significantly to Bali's economic development by promoting rural entrepreneurship. However, the sector faces challenges such as low product quality, ineffective marketing, and competition from low-cost imported products. …”
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Determinants of hedging decisions in mining companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange by Febrina Cahyani, Lilik Handajani

“…This study seeks to illuminate the various determinants shaping hedging strategies within the mining sector, offering crucial insights that could inform future research and enhance the understanding of risk management approaches in this particular industry.…”
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Analysis of Factors Influencing Public Preference for Waqf Products in Islamic Insurance: Evidence in Tasikmalaya City by Annas Syams Rizal, Bello Sani Yahuza, Setiawan Bin Lahuri, Ahmad Muqorobin

“…This study assesses public interest in waqf insurance within Indonesia's Islamic life insurance sector, utilizing the Analytic Network Process (ANP) to evaluate awareness, trust, and perceptions. …”
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Leaving no one behind: Party clientelism in social welfare in Serbia by Vuković Danilo, Stefanović Marija

“…Finally, most public sector employees quietly comply with the expectations to work in the network's interest, creating a new culture of fear and professional and civic passivity. …”
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Preliminary Assessment of the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on the Tourism Industry by DANIEL BULIN, IULIAN-PETRU TENIE

“…International tourism has seen ten years of uninterrupted growth in arrivals, often supported by all markets and regions. Tourism and related sectors have been severely affected since the beginning of the crisis caused by coronavirus, and as the situation escalates, there are clear signs that the impact will be greater than initially estimated. …”
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Life cycle assessment of cell phones in Brazil based on two reverse logistics scenarios by Daniela da Gama e Silva Volpe Moreira de Moraes, Tiago Barreto Rocha, Marcia Regina Ewald

“…This article is a result of a cell phone collection obtained at the Center for Information Technology Renato Archer (CTI) under the AMBIENTRONIC Program, an initiative that supports the Brazilian electronic sector in the development of technologies for sustainability. …”
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Expanding into a VUCA World: Reflecting on Crisis Management in the Aftermath of EU Expansion by Denis Fischbacher-Smith

“…The paper uses the UK’s Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) crisis as an initial means of illustrating the fragility of the food system and focusses on the ways in which crises can become embedded in “normal” activities within organisations. …”
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DETERMINANTS OF PROFITABILITY OF NIGERIAN DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS by Wasiu Abiodun Sanyaolu, Trimisiu Tunji Siynbola, Gbadebo Tirimisiyu Ogunmefun, Afeez Babatunde Makinde

“…Arising from the findings, the study recommends that government should initiate and execute economic policies that will improve the profitability of deposit money banks in Nigeria given the key role of the sector to the economy while banks should also manage their specific variables that are likely to improve profitability. …”
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Artificial Intelligence Impact on Responsabilities in Ethics Health Policy by AGHEORGHIESEI Doina-Monica, SFRIJAN Elena-Mihaela

“…The implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector brings both significant benefits and complex challenges related to ethical, administrative and legal responsibilities. …”
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Hospitality Management: A Venture for Retirement in Nigeria by Mary Eucharia Ijiomah, Ikegwuonu Eucharia Amaechi

“…This study explores the potential of the hospitality sector as a retirement plan, analyzing the motivations, preparedness, and challenges retirees face when transitioning into hospitality-based enterprises. …”
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