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Do Economic and Financial Determinants Drive Sustainable Development? Evidence From Nordic Countries

open access: yesSustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study explores the relationships among productivity, financial development, financial globalization, economic freedom, and CO2 emissions in the Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden over the period 2000–2022. The primary aim of the study is to assess how economic and financial indicators influence environmental ...
Nazli Demirtaş   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Towards Green Transition: Role of Environmental Policy Stringency for Energy Transition in Realizing SDGs 7 and 13

open access: yesSustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Environmental sustainability has remained the main goal of the policy agenda in G7 economies, where the current priority of energy policy reforms is to minimize reliance on fossil fuels, which have significant environmental impacts, and to transition to cleaner energy sources.
Xintong Li   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Key Technical Fields and Future Outlooks of Space Manipulators: A Survey

open access: yesSmartBot, EarlyView.
This paper systematically reviews the technological development of space manipulators, emphasizing the unique challenges posed by space environments. It examines four areas: structural design, modeling, planning, and control, while introducing typical ground test platforms.
Gang Chen   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Durability performance of a high‐performance fiber‐reinforced concrete for bridge applications

open access: yesStructural Concrete, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper investigates the durability performance of a coarse‐aggregate high‐performance fiber‐reinforced concrete (HPFRC) developed as a cost‐efficient material solution for precast bridge applications. A comprehensive experimental program was conducted to assess the resistance of the material to the principal deterioration mechanisms ...
Rolando Baldiviezo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mechanical, rheological, and durability performances of GGBS‐based concrete for potential application to prestressed structures

open access: yesStructural Concrete, EarlyView.
Abstract Ground granulated blast‐furnace slag (GGBS) is a widely used clinker substitute in concrete, recognized for its potential to significantly reduce environmental impacts. However, its application in prestressed concrete remains limited in several countries, mainly due to concerns regarding early‐age mechanical performance and long‐term ...
D. Rolando Baldiviezo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Proctoring in a Second Language: Exploring Fairness and Justice in Remote English Language Testing

open access: yesTESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.
Abstract Remote proctoring is increasingly common in English language testing (Isbell & Kremmel, 2020), yet it often requires communication in the target language, unlike in‐person centers that may offer support in test‐takers' first language. Although prior studies have noted communication challenges in remote testing environments (Green & Lung, 2021;
Jieun Kim
wiley   +1 more source

Handwritten Versus Typed Notes: The Impact of Note‐Taking Modes in Second Language Listening Tests

open access: yesTESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.
Abstract Technological advancements have influenced note‐taking practices in classrooms as well as their treatment in standardized language assessments. Many high‐stakes English listening tests (e.g., TOEFL iBT, IELTS) include varying note‐taking guidelines, often established without empirical support.
Jieun Kim
wiley   +1 more source

Oxidative Damage, Energy Imbalance, and Behavioral Disruptions in Girardia tigrina Exposed to Treated Sewage Effluents

open access: yesEnvironmental Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study assessed the ecotoxicological effects of treated sewage on the freshwater planarian Girardia tigrina, integrating biochemical, energetic, and behavioral biomarkers. Planarians were exposed for 48 h to different concentrations of treated sewage (12.5%, 25%, 50%, and 100%) and compared to controls using commercial water and water from
Renata M. P. Freitas   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Liquid biopsy in genitourinary oncology: Current clinical applications and future prospects across prostate, bladder, and renal cancers

open access: yesUroPrecision, EarlyView.
Abstract Liquid biopsy has emerged as a transformative approach in oncology, providing minimally invasive access to tumor‐derived biomarkers with applications across diagnosis, prognosis, therapeutic guidance, and disease monitoring. This literature review synthesizes evidence from 125 studies evaluating circulating tumor DNA, circulating tumor cells ...
Kirolos Eskandar
wiley   +1 more source

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