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Organic data centers: A sustainable solution for computing facilities

open access: yesResults in Engineering, 2019
In the present perspective article we provide an overview of on-going work in the literature and possible future development of organic data centers (ODC).
Ahmad Karnama   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Synthesis and Characterization of Dummy Template‐Based Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Extraction of Aflatoxins in Food Samples

open access: yesChemistry &Biodiversity, EarlyView.
Five dummy templates and two functional monomers were systematically evaluated for the preparation of selective MIPs for aflatoxins. 5,7‐Dimethoxycoumarin and methacrylic acid were found to produce highly selective MIPs, and the adsorbent was characterized by FTIR, TGA, and SEM.
Mesha Mbisana   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Engaging youth in food systems issues: Approaches to youth development and empowerment

open access: yesAdvancements in Agricultural Development
Food systems issues are inherently interdisciplinary as education, policy, agriculture, and health all play a role in both understanding and solving challenges.
Jera E. Niewoehner-Green   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Looking for a psychology for the inner rational agent [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Research in psychology and behavioural economics shows that individuals’ choices often depend on ‘irrelevant’ contextual factors. This presents problems for normative economics, which has traditionally used preference-satisfaction as its criterion.
Sugden, Robert
core   +1 more source

A Systematic Review of Substance Misuse Treatment Processes and Outcomes as Implemented in Prisons for Men in the UK

open access: yesCriminal Behaviour and Mental Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background With a rising prison population, a substantial portion of whom are identified as substance misusers, it is important to understand the availability of treatment pathways, their successes and areas for improvement. Given the likely importance of national factors in criminal justice and substance use service provision, we chose to ...
Kim Barnett   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sustainable Development Goal‐Related Innovations and Financial Performance: Evidence From European Grocery Retailers

open access: yesCorporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The grocery retail industry is of great economic importance, with millions of people employed in the sector and billions of customers served. Consequently, the sustainability initiatives undertaken by retailers have a substantial impact. This paper explores the impact of innovations related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on ...
Mónika‐Anetta Alt   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Determinants of improved rice seed adoption in Nepal's Terai Region: A probit analysis for sustainable agricultural development

open access: yesEconomics, Management and Sustainability
Purpose: This study investigates the socioeconomic and institutional factors influencing improved rice seed adoption among smallholder farmers in Nepal's Terai region to inform sustainable agricultural policies and enhance food security.
Kamal Prasad Panthhe, C. N. Kokate
doaj   +1 more source

Modern Slavery Knowledge in the Sri Lankan Tea Industry: A Case Study

open access: yesCorporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper explores the state of knowledge about modern slavery and its removal in the high‐risk Sri Lankan tea industry and the way Sri Lanka can move toward elimination of the practice. Primary evidence gathered through a survey of participants in the tea supply chain in Sri Lanka reveals a perceived low level of understanding of modern ...
Katherine Leanne Christ   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Women's Empowerment in Agriculture Index [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
This document presents women's empowerment in agriculture index. Women play a critical and potentially transformative role in agricultural growth in developing countries, but they face persistent obstacles and economic constraints limiting further ...

core  

THE ATTAINMENT OF THE UNITED NATION SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL (SDG) NUMBER TWO: ASSESSMENT OF SOME INDICATORS IN NIGERIA [PDF]

open access: yesScientific Papers Series : Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development
The study examined the journey so far towards achieving the United Nation Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 2 (“zero hunger) from the year 2001 to 2022 in Nigeria. Data was gathered from official sources such as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),
Sunday Brownson AKPAN   +2 more
doaj  

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