Transitioning towards zero waste in the agri-food supply chain: a review of sustainable circular agri-food supply chain by Alif Andika, Tomy Perdana, Diah Chaerani, Dhanan Sarwo Utomo

“…Businesses in the agri-food sector should embrace innovative waste valorization strategies and strengthen collaborations with local producers to enhance sustainability and resilience in supply chains. …”
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L’Oréal’s Implementation of Sustainability Principles and the Company’s Impact on the Global Market by Daria-Alexia POPA, Mihaela-Valentina TEODORESCU, Diana DAVIDESCU, Pompei MITITEAN

“…The main objective is to highlight the relationship between sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and competitive advantage, in a sector characterized by ethical and environmental challenges. …”
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Dairy Farmers’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) Towards Aflatoxin Contamination in Milk and Feeds in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia by Sosina Dires Sewunet, Elias Kebede, Achenef Melaku, Andnet Yirga Assefa, Atnaf Alebie, Aschalew Assefa, Habtamu Ayalew, Girma Birhan, Ambaye Worku Kenubih

“…They pose significant health risks to humans and animals, creating a major challenge in the dairy sector. The objective of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of dairy farmers regarding aflatoxin contamination in milk and feeds. …”
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Assessing the impact of social media on farmers’ income: evidence from Punjab, Pakistan by Amir Hamza, Dai Yonghong, Ihsan Ullah, Nawab Khan

“…Increasing farmers’ income and ensuring food security remain significant challenges in Pakistan’s agricultural sector. Social media adoption offers new opportunities for knowledge sharing, market access, and productivity gains; however, its impact on agricultural income remains underexplored. …”
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Sustainable pathways in Indonesia's palm oil industry through historical institutionalism by Annisa Joviani Astari, Jon C. Lovett, Meditya Wasesa

“…This study investigates the evolution of sustainable palm oil policies in Indonesia through a historical institutionalism framework, tracing the influence of both domestic institutional developments and global dynamics on the sustainability trajectory of the palm oil sector, focusing on the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) initiative. …”
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What we know and what should we know about the future of blockchain in finance [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Chinmoy Kumar, Shashank Gupta, Rachana Jaiswal, Shikta Singh

“…Key thematic clusters identified include “smart contracts,” “financial institutions,” “initial coin offerings,” and “big data analytics.” …”
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A methodological approach for life cycle assessment of refurbishment measures - from building to neighbourhood and municipal level by Simon Slabik, Caya Zernicke, Michael Storck, Annette Hafner

“…Life cycle assessment (LCA) in the building sector has become a widely used method for quantifying environmental impacts of a building over its entire life cycle. …”
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Sensory characterization of the Ethiopian germplasm of Coffea arabica L. conserved in the Colombian Coffee Collection by Juan Carlos Arias-Suárez, Luisa Fernanda López-Monsalve, Rubén Darío Medina-Rivera, Claudia Patricia Flórez-Ramos

“…Characterization activities of genetic resources, such as those conducted in this study, add value and serve as an initial step toward their application in breeding. …”
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Effective field theories for dark matter pairs in the early universe: Debye mass effects by S. Biondini, N. Brambilla, A. Dashko, G. Qerimi, A. Vairo

“…In a simple setting, we provide a comprehensive study of heavy fermionic dark matter interacting with the light degrees of freedom of a dark thermal sector whose temperature T decreases from an initial value close to the freeze-out temperature. …”
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Age Difference, Not Food Scarcity or Sibling Interactions, May Drive Brood Reduction in Wild Scarlet Macaws in Southeastern Peru by Gabriela Vigo-Trauco, Gustavo Martínez-Sovero, Donald J. Brightsmith

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How does social responsibility practice promote corporate green innovation? Based on the Mediating Effects Model of Double Chains by Bingxue Han, Ze Yang, Jiayi Zhou, Yuan Wang

“…As China undergoes its present phase of economic transformation, it is critical that the Chinese manufacturing sector takes the initiative to address its social responsibility and pursue green, sustainable growth. …”
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A Strategic Pathway to Green Digital Shipping by Mohsen Khabir, Gholam Reza Emad, Mehrangiz Shahbakhsh, Maxim A. Dulebenets

“…<i>Results</i>: The findings underscore the necessity of coordinated action across the three pillars, particularly highlighting the importance of structured training programs, cross-sector collaboration, and standardized regulations. …”
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Investigation of Building Profiles for the Energy Simulation of a Factory Building: A Case Study in South Korea by Hansol Lim, Guan-Ho Park, Seheon Kim, Yeweon Kim, Ki-Hyung Yu

“…In the Republic of Korea, the 2030 Nationally Determined Contributions aim for carbon neutrality by 2050, with the building sector targeting a 32.8% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 compared with the 2018 baseline. …”
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A step towards digital transformation within a utility company through process automation for a sustainable energy transition by Nhora Parra, Sandra Giraldo, David laRotta, Betsy Gómez, Yissel Mejía, Laidi Morales, César Nieto‐Londoño, Rafael E. Vásquez

“…The results underscore the importance of aligning technological advancements with sustainability goals to drive significant improvements in the energy sector, paving the way for a more resilient and adaptable energy landscape.…”
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Structure of Small and Medium-Sized Business: Results of Total Statistic Observations in Russia by Iuliia S. Pinkovetskaia, Igor V. Balynin

“…The research methodology included consideration of aggregates of subjects of small and medium-sized business, formed according to sectoral and territorial features. As the initial data used the official statistical information, which was obtain in the course of total observation of the activities of small and medium-sized businesses in 2010 and 2015. …”
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Assessing the Effect of Glacier Runoff Changes on Basin Runoff and Agricultural Production in the Indus, Amu Darya, and Tarim Interior Basins by R. Calvo‐Gallardo, F. Lambert, N. Álamos, A. Urquiza

“…In this study, we modeled the agricultural sector's response to changes in glacier runoff in the Asian basins of Amu Darya, Tarim Interior, and Indus, using the Global Change Analysis Model, which was driven by surface runoff derived from the Xanthos hydrological model and the Open Global Glacier Model. …”
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Modeling Cut Rose Yield Over an 18‐Month Period After Compost Amendment Using Repeated Sigmoidal Gompertz Curve Fitting by E. A. deNijs, A. Tietema, R. Bol, E. E. vanLoon

“…The substantial increase in yield after compost amendment highlights its potential for sustainable management practices, guiding the sector in optimizing compost usage to enhance yield while supporting environmental sustainability. …”
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Computational-Based Approaches for Predicting Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) Removal in Adsorption Process by Mohamed K. Mostafa, Ahmed S. Mahmoud, Mohamed S. Mahmoud, Mahmoud Nasr

“…The applicability of these modeling techniques would guide the stakeholders and industrial sector to overcome the nonlinearity and complexity issues related to the adsorption process.…”
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The Role of ESG in Driving Firm Profitability by Mubanga Lackson Chipimo, John Bwalya, Joseph Katongo Kanyanga

“… Purpose- This study examines how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices influence firm profitability and extend key strategic theories like the Stakeholder Theory, Resource-Based View (RBV), and the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) within Zambia’s food sector. Design/Methodology- Using a mixed-methods approach, the study analysed panel data from 2014 to 2024 for listed food companies in Zambia. …”
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The role of social actors in building sustainable cities in the Global South by Bongekile Yvonne Charlotte Mvuyana

“…IntroductionPublic sector institutions must utilize public policies effectively to deliver essential programs and services designed to tackle pressing community issues. …”
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