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Boards of Directors That Transform: A Study on How Specific Architectural Components Drive ESG Performance

open access: yesCorporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study explores the potential influence of key components of the board of directors' architecture on ESG outcomes. Specifically, we focus on the effects of demographic components (gender and cultural diversity), structural and compositional factors (size, CEO‐Chair separation, and the presence of independent/non‐executive directors), and ...
Jorge Ochaita‐Gonzalez   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vegetable marketing in Vientiane (Lao PDR) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
Overall objective: The main objective of research on vegetable marketing in Laos is to help harmonize vegetable production with the market demand in terms of quantity, quality, and price.
Khamtanh Thadavong,   +2 more
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Low‐Cost Friction‐Based Force‐Limiting Connection With Reduced Sensitivity to Machining Tolerances and Accelerated Repairability

open access: yesEarthquake Engineering &Structural Dynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper presents a novel yet practical friction‐based structural component design for low‐damage earthquake‐resistant structures. The proposed connection design is based on a conventional slotted‐bolted configuration with the novelty being the use of loose steel washer plates to establish the friction‐sliding interface.
Kaixin Chen   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Baseline characterization of urban and peri-urban vegetable production in Phnom Penh [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
The main objective of the study is to appraise the constraints and opportunities of farmers in relation with their location in urban and peri-urban areas (land pressure, markets, labour, etc).
Em Huy,, Moustier, Paule
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Preparation and Evaluation of Biodegradable Film From Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles‐Carboxymethyl Cellulose‐Gelatin Containing Salvia viridis Anthocyanin

open access: yesFood Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Different percentages of ANT affected the physical and mechanical characteristics of the film. The results indicated that this produced film is a useful tool for monitoring the freshness of food products.. ABSTRACT In recent years, growing environmental concerns have promoted the use of natural and biodegradable polymers in food packaging applications.
Ebrahim Biabani Aghdam   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of nano-SiO2 and polylactide/poly(butylenes adipate-co-terephthalate) packaging bags on quality of Chinese cabbage (Brassica chinensis L.) during shelf life

open access: yes浙江大学学报. 农业与生命科学版, 2020
The fresh Chinese cabbage was packaged in three different material bags, including polyethylene (PE) bags, polylactide/poly(butylenes adipate-co-terephthalate) (PLA/PBAT) bags, and nano-SiO2 bags, and then stored at 20 ℃ for 8 d.
ZHANG Peiyu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Herbivore induction of the glucosinolate-myrosinase defense system: major trends, biochemical bases and ecological significance [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Like many other plant defense compounds, glucosinolates are present constitutively in plant tissues, but are also induced to higher levels by herbivore attack.
Gershenzon, J., Textor, S.
core   +2 more sources

Nutritional Potential, Phytochemical Content, In Vivo Antioxidant, and Antanemic Potential of Musa paradisiaca Flower

open access: yesFood Chemistry International, EarlyView.
After collecting Musa paradisiaca leaves, some were dried and others were used to produce aqueous extracts. The extracts and powders were characterized and then administered to rats made anaemic by PHZ. After 14 days of administration of the two samples, the rats were euthanized and it was observed that after 9 days of treatment, the aqueous extract ...
Josée Rebeca Nombo   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Quality and functional characteristics of kimchi made with organically cultivated young Chinese cabbage (olgari-baechu)

open access: yesJournal of Ethnic Foods, 2016
Background: Recently, studies on nutritional and functional differences in agricultural products cultivated by organic and conventional farming have been frequently reported.
Su Jin Jung, Min Jung Kim, Soo Wan Chae
doaj   +1 more source

Selenium‐Containing Tea‐Derived Peptides Activate Alcohol Dehydrogenase and Ameliorate Alcohol‐Induced Liver Injury by Modulating Oxidative Stress Homeostasis

open access: yesFood Frontiers, EarlyView.
The graphical abstract summarizes the experimental workflow: (1) Preparation of selenium‐containing tea‐derived peptides (TSE‐PP) guided by ADH activation; (2) Purification and LC‐MS/MS identification of selenium‐modified peptides; (3) Molecular docking to reveal peptide‐ADH interactions; (4) Evaluation of hangover‐alleviating and hepatoprotective ...
Lixia Zan   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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