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Operating Capacity, Pricing and Supply Elasticity in Container Shipping Markets

International Journal of Finance &Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We investigate the channels through which changes in operating capacity influence freight rates in the container shipping market using a novel dataset to create an operating capacity index at the shipping‐route level. Our analysis reveals that when supply elasticity is low, an increase in operating capacity tends to drive freight rates upward,
Cong Sui, Shang Wang, Jingmin Liang, Nikos K. Nomikos   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Under the Lens of Structure: From Prefusion Stabilization to Next‐Generation Immunotherapies

iNew Medicine, EarlyView.
This illustration integrates key concepts covered in the review, including high‐risk populations, viral structure, host entry factors, the replication cycle, and licensed antibody‐based prevention strategies. ABSTRACT Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a negative‐sense RNA virus belonging to the genus Orthopneumovirus within the family Pneumoviridae.
Zekai Cheng, Qianqian Wang, Jiachen Zhang, Sandra Chiu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Study of Noise Pollution Caused by Traffic and its Effect on Sleep Disturbances and Quality of Life for the Citizens City of Shiraz

طب کار, 2017
Introduction: One of the main causes of urban noise pollution is traffic noise, which causes a variety of physical and mental effects, sleep disorders, hearing loss, and quality of life.
Zahra Zamanian, Parisa Azad, Salahodin Porkar, Hamideh Pirami, Mostafa Abdollahi, Bahram Kouhnavard   +5 more
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Two Problems for the Political Inclusion of Animals

Journal of Applied Philosophy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In recent years, the field of animal ethics has taken a political turn, with scholars arguing that sentient nonhuman animals should be included in the political sphere. This article explores two key challenges arising from this turn towards the political inclusion of animals: the Conflict Problem and the Numbers Problem.
David Paaske, Angela K. Martin
wiley   +1 more source

Mastery Exams: Giving Students a Second Opportunity to Demonstrate Understanding

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Various stressors can affect student exam performance, and a single weak result may not reflect true understanding. To address this, a “Mastery” exam policy was introduced in the 2021–2022 academic year. If a student scores below 80% on a didactic or pre‐clinical laboratory exam worth at least 10% of their final course grade, they can choose ...
Alexandra Rasdal, Eleanor Streitwieser, Cynthia Rabuck, Faizan Alawi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Art of Reception: Field Visits as Microcosms for Development Interventions of Non‐Governmental Organisations in Uganda

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Field visits are common phenomena with non‐governmental organisations in Uganda. During these visits, Ugandan national staff guide visitors on series of meetings and interactions in the field. Following an actor‐oriented approach and drawing on ethnographic data on 14 field visits, this paper understands the field visit as a microcosm for the ...
Caspar Edward Swinkels
wiley   +1 more source

Traffic Management in African Cities

, 2022
This report explores how to establish important priorities in traffic management. It is neither a toolkit nor a quick fix; rather, it focuses on realistic options for traffic management policies and measures that can be used by local transport officials, international and national transport ...
Arroyo Arroyo, Fatima, Frame, Gladys, SSATP   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

Last‐minute coordination: Adapting to demand to support last‐mile operations

Journal of Operations Management, Volume 71, Issue 2, Page 176-194, March 2025.
Abstract In the highly competitive e‐commerce industry, customer‐facing warehouses are crucial as the “order penetration points” for e‐commerce last‐mile operations. This research examines how warehouses use last‐minute coordination, an unstructured mechanism, to ensure sufficient inventory at the order penetration points. Previous research has focused
Kedong Chen, Hung‐Chung Su, Kevin Linderman, William Li   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association of Traffic Air Pollution with Respiratory Symptoms among Adolescents in Yazd, Iran: Based on Global Asthma Network 2020 Cross-sectional Study [PDF]

Journal of Pediatrics Review
Background: The relationship between Traffic Air Pollution and asthma symptoms in adolescents is controversial. Objectives: This study investigates the impact of traffic air pollution on asthma symptoms among adolescents aged 13-14 years in Yazd City ...
Abdolhamid Jafarinodoshan, Azam Golzar, Hossein Gharechahi, Nasrin Behniafard, Zahra Nafeiy   +4 more
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From Crisis to Response: How Start‐Up Founders Navigate Uncertainty Through Pivoting

Strategic Change, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates how start‐up founders navigate uncertainty by adopting pivot strategies, emphasizing stakeholders' active role in shaping these entrepreneurial decisions. Drawing on entrepreneurial action theory and the concept of second‐person opportunities, we propose a three‐stage conceptual framework (social interaction and second ...
Enrico Giansoldati, Arcangela Ricciardi, Daniele Cerrato, Fabio Antoldi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source