Evaluating energy efficiency in Turkish electric distribution using network DEA and GA models by Serpil Aydin, Talat Şenel

“…This shows that Sakarya EDC operates optimally and is a benchmark for other companies in the sector. In particular, GA has demonstrated its effectiveness in navigating complex optimisation environments by providing efficiency scores that are, on average, 10% higher than those obtained with traditional DEA methods. …”
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Drivers for adopting augmented reality and virtual reality technologies in the construction project management in Gaza City by Afnan S. Al-Bahtiti, Bassam A. Tayeh, Ahmad Baghdadi, Wesam Salah Alaloul, Yazan Issa Abu Aisheh

“…A quantitative method was used, involving a questionnaire survey of 40 construction professionals. From an initial list of 35 potential drivers identified through a literature review, 33 were finalized after validation and pre-testing. …”
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Design of Two-Stage Electricity Spot Market Model Considering Carbon Emission Trading by LIU Changxi, QI Guomin, WANG Jicheng, LI Tianye, YANG Jian, LEI Xia

“…A two-stage market clearing model considering load participation in carbon trading is proposed to reduce carbon emissions and facilitate clean energy substitution in the electricity sector. First, an initial carbon quota allocation method for thermal power units based on zero sum gains-data envelopment analysis is introduced, and the electricity market clearing model considering carbon trading is established. …”
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Food safety implementation in the perspective of network learning by Zam-Zam Abdirahman, Leslie D. Bourquin, Loic Sauvee, Deepa Thiagarajan

“…The food sector frequently faces difficulties in implementing food safety standards. …”
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Locating the alternative digital. Care, code, and community for alternative urban economies by Samantha Cenere

“…Recently, research has driven attention to grassroots, non-corporate socio-technical experiments that contribute to the enactment of economic diversity while prefiguring alternative digital urban futures.The article discusses two initiatives in the city of Turin, Italy. The first one, CeloCelo, is an online platform allowing people to donate objects and local third sector associations to collect them and assign to people in need. …”
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Digital capital and food agricultural SMEs: Examining the effects on SME performance, inequalities and government role by Fanny Saruchera, Sinenhlanhla Mpunzi

“…This paper provides an explorative and interrogative profile of digital capital on SMEs within the agricultural food sector, focusing on SME farmers. Digital capital is deemed the new capital essential for farmers. …”
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TraceTogether contact tracing: a Smart Nation innovation by Michael Motet Hansen, Bharat Dahiya

“…As urban populations grow, cities increasingly turn to smart city initiatives to enhance efficiency, citizen well-being, and economic development. …”
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The contribution of culture to the creation of inclusive and sustainable economies by Isabel Vieira, Andreia Silva, Elisa Alén, Didiana Fernandes

“…Conclusion: The study highlights local actors' perception of the need to implement effective public policies and initiatives that promote the valorization of culture as a strategic sector for sustainable growth, social inclusion, and the preservation of cultural heritage, consolidating culture as an essential element for the holistic development of the territory. …”
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Effect of Methane Gas Hydrate Content of Marine Sediment on Ocean Wave-Induced Oscillatory Excess Pore Water Pressure and Geotechnical Implications by Adango Miadonye, Mumuni Amadu

“…Methane gas hydrate-bearing sediments hold substantial natural gas reserves, and to understand their potential roles in the energy sector as the next generation of energy resources, considerable research is being conducted in industry and academia. …”
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Reframing gender in rural tourism: a cross-national analysis of official websites in the Mekong Subregion by Mi Hoang, Tan Le Minh

“…IntroductionThe rural tourism industry has experienced significant growth in the Mekong subregion, with women playing a crucial role in its development. This sector empowers women by enhancing their societal status and amplifying their voices.MethodsThis study examines the representation of women in rural tourism across Mekong subregion countries, focusing on visual and textual content from Destination Marketing Organization (DMOs) websites. …”
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Circular economy and sustainable agriculture ecosystems a case of hybrid paper mulberry in the Yellow River Basin, China by Lan Le, V. Ratna Reddy, Jianjun Jin, Dil B. Rahut

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Determining factors for utilisation of employee wellness programme by healthcare workers in Limpopo Province, South Africa by Shirley Davhula, Prof Paul Chelule, Prof Muhammad Hoque

“…Despite the well-established benefits of such initiatives in promoting the well-being of healthcare professionals, a notable gap exists in understanding the factors influencing their utilization within the healthcare sector. …”
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THE WESTERN EXPERIENCE IN FINANCIAL-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MECHANISMS OF INNOVATION CLUSTERS by L. Kapranova

“…It should be mentioned that one of the priority goals of cluster policy is the support of highly technological economy sectors (bio-technologies, IT etc.). Cluster initiatives assistance programs in western countries provide the declarative character of getting information about clusters for their further selection. …”
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THE INFLUENCE OF SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY ON CONSUMER DECISION-MAKING by Julija Mironova, Inguna Zusevica, Zaiga Oborenko

“…The survey encompassed pivotal domains such as eco-friendly initiatives, energy efficiency, waste reduction, ethical sourcing, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). …”
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Application of fuzzy MCDM methods to Optimize Supplier Selection in Oil and Gas Industry of Oman by Mehdi Abdollahi Kamran, Samira Afsharfar, Fatma Al Mawali, Reza Babazadeh, Marya Al Balushi

“…Initially, the Fuzzy AHP technique determines criterion weights and ranks suppliers. …”
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Using High Tunnels to Enhance Organic Vegetable Production in Florida: an Overview by Shufang Tian, Xin Zhao, Isaac R. Vincent, Tian Gong, Zachary T. Ray, Jesusa Legaspi, Alejandro Bolques, Timothy W. Coolong, Juan Carlos Díaz-Pérez

“…The adoption of high tunnels in the U.S. has been largely fueled by the NRCS High Tunnel System Initiative. Various high tunnel structures may be adapted to the Florida environment for growing high-value vegetable crops. …”
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Assessing the Development in Open Access Publishing in Archaeology: A Case Study From Norway by Solheim Steinar, Roalkvam Isak, Ødegaard Marie, Loftsgarden Kjetil, Damlien Hege, Vatsvåg Nielsen Svein, Sand-Eriksen Anette, Spangen Marte, Ystgaard Ingrid

“…The archaeological publications are also compared with other academic sectors, and the study reveals that the field of archaeology is progressing toward OA at a fast rate compared to the broader humanities sector but slower compared to other academic sectors. …”
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Exploring the role of infected keratinocytes during rabies virus infection by Keshia Kroh, Redwan Rahmat, Lineke Begeman, Lars W. van Greuningen, Debby Schipper, Matthijs F. Ravensberg, Stefan Finke, Claude Sabeta, Thijs Kuiken, Corine H. GeurtsvanKessel, Carmen W. E. Embregts

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Toward a Collaborative Framework: Integrating Remote Sensing Research with Forestry Practice by L. T. Waser, N. Rehush, H. Horneber, R. Bienz, K. Stereńczak, M. Beloiu Schwenke

“…Here, using an example of a first initiative on integrating remote sensing research with practice in Switzerland, we show that collaborative efforts improve remote sensing-based forest products and further stimulate the development of user-orientated methods in the forestry sector.…”
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Playing for progress: policy advocacy in sport for development by Louis Moustakas, Sarah Carney, Sally-Ann J. Fischer, Alana Richardson, Karen Petry, Arnost Svoboda, Ansley Hofmann, Ben Sanders

“…Using results generated from a survey initiated in the context of a pan-European project, we map out the policy advocacy areas, activities and relationships within the sector. …”
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