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Environment Conservation JournalThe extraordinary water absorption capacity of superabsorbent polymers has been under investigation for a long time. However, the mathematical understanding of the swelling mechanism is obscure.
Nidhi Ahuja Nigam +2 more
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Food Waste Applications Beyond the West: Archetypes and Insights From China
Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Food waste is a major challenge for sustainable development, but digital solutions designed to reduce it remain unevenly distributed globally. Food waste mobile applications (FWMAs) have emerged as promising tools for reducing food surpluses through redistribution and improved household food management.
Jiequan Hong +2 more
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THE ATTAINMENT OF THE UNITED NATION SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL (SDG) NUMBER TWO: ASSESSMENT OF SOME INDICATORS IN NIGERIA [PDF]
Scientific Papers Series : Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentThe 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
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Determinants of food security status among young farmers with and without disabilities
Advancements in Agricultural DevelopmentFood is a basic need; thus, food security status is key to well-being of young farmers. This study examined factors that influence food security status of young farmers with and without disabilities in Uganda.
David Agole +5 more
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Blended finance has emerged as a strategic solution to the multifaceted challenges of projects that navigate the intricate interplay of water, energy, food, and ecosystems, ultimately contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Paolo Gnutti Sandiumenge +3 more
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Engaging youth in food systems issues: Approaches to youth development and empowerment
Advancements in Agricultural DevelopmentFood 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
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How to Effectively Boost Fat Oxidation by Calorie Restriction in Overweight and Obese Adults?
Baltic Journal of Sport and Health Sciences, 2019 Background. It is clinically important to determine the factors that increase fat oxidation and have potential to improve body composition in overweight and obese individuals.
Rima Solianik +3 more
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Sustainable consumption (SC) has become a critical pillar in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study delves into the interdisciplinary literature on SC and the SDGs to develop a comprehensive framework.
Guneet Chawla +4 more
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Smartphone use in Caribbean countries: An exploratory study
Advancements in Agricultural DevelopmentInformation and communication technologies (ICTs) are now central to modern extension and advisory services. Smartphones have become popular in the Caribbean, but their use in the farming sector remains largely unknown.
Wayne Ganpat +3 more
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Institutional investors increasingly rely on ESG ratings to evaluate financially material sustainability risks, while governments promote corporate alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Because these frameworks differ substantially in capital market salience and monitoring intensity, board oversight may not ...
Mohamed Hegazy +2 more
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