Experimental investigation and optimization of one-part alkali-activated self-compacting concrete mixes by Kaku Mahendra, Mattur C. Narasimhan, Gundupalli Bhanu Prakash, Amit Kumar Das

“…Emphasizing the growing importance of sustainability, alkali-activated materials (AAMs) have emerged as a revolutionary alternative for cement in the construction sector. This study delves into the fresh, mechanical, and microstructural properties of One-Part Alkali-activated Self-compacting Concrete (OPASC) mixes. …”
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Spatial Linear Coding in Joint Radar and Multicast Communication Systems by D. V. Shtarev, E. A. Mavrychev

“…This paper presents optimization methods for the amplitude-phase distribution in a transmitting antenna array in a system with a common signal for multicast data transmission and radar sensing in a given sector of space. Two approaches are considered for the choice of an objective function for the optimization problem. …”
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Green human resource management and Sustainable Development Goals in non-profit organisations by Shanitha Singh, Ana Martins, Orthodox Tefera

“…Practical/managerial implications: With a long-term view to sustainable HRM, including a view to greening HRM practices, practitioners can support their organisations with the achievement of the SDG targets. Contribution/value-add: This study contributed to the academic literature on organisational resilience and could assist policymakers in the understudied South African NPO sector with HRM practices and alignment to the SDGs.…”
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Evaluation of silkworm pupa meal on growth, body indices, digestive enzymes and histopathology of Cirrhinus mrigala fingerlings by Fatima Yasin, Muhammad Mudassar Shahzad, Syed Makhdoom Hussain, Syed Zakir Hussain Shah, Zawar Hussain, Waseem Abbas

“…Following the conclusion of the trial, intestinal histology, digestive enzyme function, and body indices were examined. Highest growth rate (WG%: 333%, SGR: 1.64, FCR: 1.26, CF: 1.50) and best body indices (hepatosomatic index: 1.95, viscerosomatic index: 6.43) values were observed at 40% replacement of FM. …”
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Optimizing dark chocolate production: Effect of conching time, berry by-products, and sacha inchi oil on antioxidant attributes by Marleni Medina-Mendoza, Diner Mori-Mestanza, Roberth E. Iliquín-Fernández, Ilse S. Cayo Colca, Efraín M. Castro-Alayo, César R. Balcázar-Zumaeta

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Pressure Drop Analysis of Turbine Housing Model with Circular Sliced Pipe for Micro Hydropower Generation by Moh Abduh, Lourina Evanale Orfa, Sulianto Sulianto, Khairul Iqbal

“…The turbine housing flow design innovation must provide a function as an optimal fluid conductor by minimizing the resistance that occurs when fluid flows towards the turbine housing and rotates the turbine optimally. …”
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Analysis of Current Ratio and Debt to Equity Ratio on Return On Assets with Company Size as a Moderating Variable by Mardiyani Mardiyani, Maiyaliza Maiyaliza, Rahmat Rian Hidayat, Muhammad Dwika Pramudya

“…Company size strengthens the effect by functioning as a moderating variable. Research Implications: This research only focuses on the real estate and property sub-sector that is on IDX’s list during 2020-2023. …”
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Perceptions of private specialist outreach services at a rural district hospital, South Africa by Hayden L. Poulter, Louis S. Jenkins, Paul A. Kapp

“…Contribution: This paper provides evidence that private specialist outreach and support services are feasible in the state health sector, provided that certain considerations are taken into account.…”
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Presentation of Financial Assets in the Statistics of Foreign Economic Relations by V. N. Salin, L. Yu. Arhangelskaya, O. G. Tretyakova

“…Groups of financial assets and liabilities are given in a classification similar to that used in the Balance of payments: by functional purpose, by financial instruments, by institutional sectors, by maturity. …”
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Circular Intuitionistic Fuzzy Dombi Aggregation Operators and Their Application to Marine Fuel Selection by Nuraini Rahim, Binyamin Yusoff, Lazim Abdullah, Dian Pratama

“…Therefore, we propose an alternative score function to improve the consistency and accuracy of CIFS value ranking. …”
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The Evolution and Future Prospects of BLIK: A Case Study by Jakub Kubiczek, Marta Czarkowska

“…Implications: BLIK’s increasing popularity is reshaping consumer payment preferences, helping businesses attract Polish customers, and prompting financial institutions to adapt their services and infrastructure to meet evolving market demands. Originality/value: This paper’s unique contribution is its analysis of the key factors behind BLIK’s rise, underscoring its significant impact on the payment sector.…”
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The futures for regenerative agriculture: insights from the organic movement and the tussle with industrial agriculture by Tatenda Mambo, Guillaume Lhermie, Guillaume Lhermie

“…While the academic literature has cataloged various approaches to defining RA, each definitional approach carries with it a relative concern for its likelihood for co-optation and the potential transformative power it can have within the sector. As the industrial agrifoods sector is taking interest in the field, lessons from the organic movement are worth highlighting. …”
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Unmasking Greenwashing in the Building Materials Industry Through an Evolutionary Game Approach via Prospect Theory by Zihan Li, Yi Zhang, Zihan Hu, Yixi Zeng, Xin Dong, Xinbao Lu, Jie Peng, Mingtao Zhu, Xingwei Li

“…Second, a greater degree of diminishing sensitivity in the value function promotes the adoption of authentic green behavior by enterprises. …”
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Longitudinal Symptom Analysis of COVID-19 Survivors and Post-COVID Syndrome Patients by Eduarda Martins de Faria, Cíntia Moraes de Sá Sousa, Caroline de Oliveira Ribeiro, Márcio Neves Bóia, Agnaldo José Lopes, Pedro Lopes de Melo

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Circular Thinking In A Technological Age: Designing For A Regenerative Future by Mohammed Ali Berawi, Perdana Miraj, Mustika Sari

“…Architecture, engineering, and construction sector is experiencing challenges related to environment and economic aspects. …”
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From Space to Satisfaction: Investigating Architectural Interior Determinants of Quality Work Environments by Vesna Krizmanić, Aleksandra Milovanović

“…A total of 124 participants took part in the survey, representing the logistics (Fercam), IT (UBConnect), and healthcare (Medigroup) sectors. The survey integrates validated instruments—the Workspace Characteristics Scale (WCS) and the Workspace Satisfaction Scale (WSS)—to assess the impact of 12 variables and spatial features, reflecting functional, sensory, and sociological dimensions. …”
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Strategic model for integrating biogas a framework for sustainable energy integration in agro-industries by Ahmad Nahwani, Soeprijanto Soeprijanto, Erwin Widodo

“…Abstract The framework of the methodology presented in this study is an effort to integrate and optimize the agro-industry sector, especially energy in biogas. In this study, the technique of the system in functional analysis is shown systematically to translate various energy requirements in the factory as criteria for performance and functional design to be integrated, optimized, and energy efficient. …”
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Forest biomass for bioenergy as a tool to mitigate climate change: Implications for sustainable forest management in eastern Canada by Claudie-Maude Canuel, Evelyne Thiffault, Eric R. Labelle, Nelson Thiffault

“…It emerged that forest bioenergy represents an opportunity for the development of the forestry sector. However, the specifications of the forest biomass to be harvested need to be clarified in order to harmonize its mobilization within the existing industrial ecosystem, while maintaining the ecological functions of forest ecosystems. …”
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Adoption Drivers of Intelligent Virtual Assistants in Banking: Rethinking the Artificial Intelligence Banker by Rui Ramos, Joaquim Casaca, Rui Patrício

“…The adoption of Intelligent Virtual Assistants (IVAs) in the banking sector presents new opportunities to enhance customer service efficiency, reduce operational costs, and modernize service delivery channels. …”
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Assessment of the Biocontrol Efficacy of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized by <i>Trichoderma asperellum</i> Against Infected <i>Hordeum vulgare</i> L. Germination by Yasmin M. Heikal, Nada S. Shweqa, Hala M. Abdelmigid, Amal A. Alyamani, Hoda M. Soliman, Noura El-Ahmady El-Naggar

“…The synthesized AgNPs have a Zeta potential value of −9.51 mV. FTIR analysis provided insights into the surface composition of AgNPs, identifying various functional groups such as N–H, -OH, C-H, C=O, and the amide I bond in proteins. …”
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