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Hybridization of Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis to Develop a Novel Biocatalyst via Immobilization of Lipase on Surface Modified Mesoporous Silica Towards Biodiesel Synthesis Application

Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research, EarlyView.
The 3‐(methacryloyloxy)propyltrimethoxysilane surface functionalized SBA‐15 (MP‐SBA‐15) is used for the first time as a lipase carrier. The immobilized CAL‐B exhibits high thermal stability and superior catalytic activity. CAL‐B/SBA‐15 suggests that optimum hydrophobicity gives better catalytic activity.
Murugappan N., Ayumi Sato, Jiachen Ge, Arisa Yamada, Makoto Onaka, Yuki Nakamura, Masaru Ogura   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

THE IMPACT OF INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL ON FIRM VALUE AND MODERATING ROLE OF MANAGERIAL OWNERSHIP AND INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP

International Journal of Business Reflections, 2021
The aim of this paper is to test the relationship between intellectual capital and firm value. In addition to that the moderating effect of managerial ownership and institutional ownership is tested between intellectual capital and firm value.
Ahsan Zahid
doaj  

Disentangling the relationships between denomination of origin regulatory councils activities and Spanish wineries' export performance

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract World markets for quality differentiated agri‐food products are highly competitive, presenting significant challenges for firms aiming to compete effectively. Government agencies and business organizations often implement various export promotion policies to address these challenges.
Nicolás Depetris‐Chauvin, Marta Fernández‐Olmos   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Do outgrower schemes enhance technology adoption and productivity? Evidence from maize farmers in Northern Ghana

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract Nucleus outgrower schemes are contractual arrangements where well‐resourced large‐scale farmers (nucleus farmers) are empowered by development support agencies to take charge of smallholder farmers, by providing them with market access and the necessary training on agronomic practices and farm inputs for production.
Dominic Tasila Konja, Awudu Abdulai
wiley   +1 more source

The Relationship Between Interest Rates and Agricultural Commodity Price Dynamics

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The U.S. Federal Reserve has undertaken several interest rate interventions in the past decade. This study explores the relationship between U.S. corn and soybean prices and Federal Reserve monetary policy interventions, in the short and long run.
Zhining Sun, Ani L. Katchova
wiley   +1 more source

Does Contract Farming Improve Diet Quality? The Case of Senegalese Smallholders

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The institution of contract farming has gained prominence in most developing countries owing to its numerous benefits. While several studies have already highlighted the welfare benefits of contract farming, very few have investigated the effects on diet quality, despite poor quality diets being a serious challenge in most parts of the ...
Francis E. Ndip, Takeshi Sakurai
wiley   +1 more source

Distributed optimization for task offloading in hybrid edge networks: integrating D2D and LEO satellite resources

Journal of King Saud University: Computer and Information Sciences
This paper investigates computational offloading in integrated edge networks combining device-to-device (D2D) collaboration and low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite assistance, aiming to maximize the global quality-of-experience (QoE) for ground user devices (
Hui Zhao, Mingding Yu, Wenjun Xiong
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Land psychological ownership driving adoption of pro-environmental fertilization technology among rice farmers in southern China

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Driven by policies promoting environmental compliance, quality improvement, and rural revitalization, the adoption of pro-environmental fertilization technologies (PFTs) has become a critical component of China’s sustainable agricultural strategy ...
Wolin Zheng, Zhenhan Gong, Weikun Zhang, Weikun Zhang, Longhai Tang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Impact of The Financial Services Authority Regulation on Banking Credit Quality in Improving Indonesia’s Economy During COVID-19 Pandemic: The Critical Thinking Analysis

, 2021
Christanto Arief Wahyudi, Evi Aryati Arbay, Lusita Astuti Nusantari, Lusita Astuti Nusantari   +3 more
openalex   +1 more source

Farmers' Participation in Messenger‐Based Social Groups And Its Effects on Performance in Irrigated Areas of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The penetration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in farming communities is increasing the use of smartphone‐based instant messaging apps. Despite this, the reasons behind participation and the impact on farm productivity in developing countries remain unexplored.
Zafar Kurbanov, Abdusame Tadjiev, Nodir Djanibekov, Ajit Govind, Akmal Akramkhanov   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source