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Mobile Money: Implications for Emerging Markets [PDF]

Developing countries lack effective infrastructure: transportation, telecommunications, financial systems, etc. The positive economic impact of the improved telecommunications infrastructure has been demonstrated.
Paul RAPPOPORT, James ALLEMAN
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Tracking Climate and Environmental Attention: A News‐Based Composite Index

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study introduces the Climate and Environmental Attention Index, a composite indicator that tracks media attention to climate and environmental issues. Based on the Semantic Brand Score, the proposed index extracts significant signals from unstructured text, going beyond traditional measures of word frequency and sentiment.
Gianna Figà‐Talamanca, Andrea Fronzetti Colladon, Barbara Guardabascio, Ludovica Segneri   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Price of Circularity: Exploring the Determinants of Consumer Willingness to Pay

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The transition towards a circular economy (CE) requires not only technological and organisational innovation but also consumer engagement in adopting circular products. A key driver of this process is consumers' stated willingness to pay (WTP) a premium, which remains constrained by psychological, perceptual and contextual barriers.
Valerio Muto, Vincenzo Basile, Nunzia Petacca, Anna Prisco   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of a Guided Self‐Help Digital Intervention for Adults With Food Insecurity, Recurrent Binge Eating, and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Pilot Trial

International Journal of Eating Disorders, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Food insecurity is increasingly linked to binge eating and weight‐related health issues like type 2 diabetes mellitus, but no eating disorder interventions have been tested among individuals with food insecurity. We conducted a single‐arm pilot test of FoodSteps‐FI, a guided self‐help digital intervention for binge eating adapted for
Andrea K. Graham, Rebecca L. Flynn, Isabel R. Rooper, Chidiebere Azubuike, Lindsay D. Lipman, Adrian Ortega, Leah M. Parsons, Graham C. Miller, Damien Lekkas, Jennifer E. Wildes   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reward Processing in Binge Eating and Harmful Drinking: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Eating Disorders, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Binge eating and harmful drinking commonly co‐occur, which worsens the physical and psychological consequences associated with either behavior alone. Reward processing alterations have been demonstrated among individuals who engage in binge eating or harmful drinking alone; however, there is limited understanding of how different ...
Taylor N. Breddy, Kendall M. Schmidt, Lindsay P. Bodell   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Currency Exchange System for Electronic Moneys

, 2001
A currency exchange system is introduced for a multi-currency electronic money trial, in which smartcardbased electronic moneys (two currencies) are circulated over the Internet.
Nagayoshi, Takeshi, Nishihara, Takuo, Nakamura, Yoshitaka   +2 more
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From Ship to Shore: A Review of Vessel‐To‐Grid Bidirectional Charging for Sustainable Maritime Transport

EcoEnergy, EarlyView.
As maritime transport electrifies, bidirectional charging (V2G) offers a dual‐purpose solution for energy resilience and economic viability. This work identifies key technological advancements and lifecycle challenges utilizing practical case studies to demonstrate how V2G systems can drive decarbonization and grid stability in the marine sector ...
Jonathan Bloor, Tamer Kamel, Sarah Fear, Lee J. Durndell   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Optimization and Cost Evaluation of an Autonomous Hybrid Renewable Energy System for Electrifying Rural Areas in Nigeria

Energy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.
This research explores the techno‐economic and environmental performance of fully renewable hybrid energy systems for rural electrification in Auchi, Nigeria. HOMER Pro is utilized to model and optimize PV/WT/Battery, PV/Battery, and WT/Battery configurations under identical conditions.
Ibrahim Seidu, Sani Salisu, Abdullahi Abubakar Mas'ud, Umar Musa, Ibrahim Abdullahi Shehu, Adamu Abubakar Sa'idu, Firdaus Muhammad‐Sukki, Mohd Khairul Amri Kamarudin   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Topics in electronic money [PDF]

There has been an increased interest on the electronification of payments systems in the last two decades in general and on electronic money (e-money) on particular in the last decade with increased computing power and decreased cost of communication. E-money did not only attract attention from the academicians but also from central bankers, financial ...
openaire   +1 more source

Effect of Austerity Measures on Infant Mortality: Evidence From Greece

Health Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Governments frequently adopt austerity policies when facing economic crises, yet their long‐term consequences for population health remain incompletely understood. This paper examines the impact of large‐scale fiscal austerity on infant mortality by exploiting the Troika‐led economic adjustment program implemented in Greece beginning in 2010 ...
Robert J. Kolesar, Rok Spruk
wiley   +1 more source