Regulatory Framework and Public Policies for Sustainability in the Construction Sector
Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study analyzes the role of public policies in promoting socially responsible practices in the construction sector, with a particular focus on their contribution to climate neutrality and the decarbonization of the building stock. European agreements exert increasing pressure to transform the construction sector, reinforcing the transition
Olga González‐Morales +3 more
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Preparation and Comprehensive Performance Evaluation of Hydrophobic Anti-Icing Coating Materials for Highway Pavements. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Xu X, Zhao Y, Wang Q, Sun M, Li Y.
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Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Smart city initiatives aim for sustainability and inclusiveness, but recent evidence shows that they often lead to injustices. Although this contradiction has received growing academic attention, a comprehensive understanding of how justice is addressed within smart city practices remains limited.
Md. Nazmul Haque +5 more
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Study on Performance and Structural Optimization of Concrete Bridge Deck Pavement Materials in Hot and Humid Areas. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)He Q, Lu Q, Zhang Q, Xiong C, Xing C.
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Toward Sustainable Healthcare: Examining ESG‐Readiness in Austrian Regional State‐Owned Hospitals
Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Reporting on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues is now an essential part of responsible corporate governance, including in the healthcare sector. This study investigates the ESG reporting practices of Austrian regional state‐owned hospitals (rSOHs), contributing to the growing sustainability literature. Thirteen interviews with
Philumena Bauer +3 more
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Comprehensive evaluation of sound absorption performance in porous concrete pavement with crushed stone base course. [PDF]
Sci RepZhang Y, Wang H, Khair A, Yang J, Han Y.
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When should firms watch for cross‐industry competition? A demand‐side perspective
Strategic Management Journal, EarlyView.Abstract Research Summary Research on competitor identification has primarily focused on intra‐industry competition. However, cross‐industry competitive threats are prevalent and consequential. We adopt a consumer‐oriented perspective to examine how consumer perceptions shape de facto competition across industry boundaries.
Ying Li, Samira Reis, Olga M. Khessina
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Development and Performance Evaluation of Solid-Liquid Two-Component Coatings for Airport Cement Pavement Focused on Texture Reconstruction. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Wang M +5 more
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An Ecosystem to Develop Multi‐Agent Systems in Real‐World IoT Applications
Software: Practice and Experience, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Software agents and multi‐agent systems are critical components in the development of distributed autonomous systems, as they exhibit a wide range of “intelligence,” from reactive behaviors to advanced reasoning and planning. Integrating these capabilities into multi‐agent systems enables distributed artificial intelligence, a programming ...
Davide Carnemolla +3 more
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