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Enhancing Circular Economic Activities of e‐Waste Pickers in South Africa: Using Korten's Four Generations Strategies as Framework

open access: yesSustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT E‐waste pickers play a valuable role in the circular economy and divert waste from landfills. Despite their contributions to the economy, informal e‐waste pickers work in very adverse conditions. With a view to improving their livelihoods and working conditions and possibly increasing their integration, Korten's four generations framework is ...
Takunda Y. Chitaka   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The cousin marriage tradition, colonial shocks, and the performance of informal firms in sub‐Saharan Africa

open access: yesStrategic Entrepreneurship Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Research Summary The paper explores how the deep historical roots of informal institutions influence current informal businesses. It proposes that both pre‐colonial institutions—the tradition of cousin marriage—and the subsequent shocks of colonization still impact the performance of informal firms. We theorize on how the effects of historical
Saul Estrin   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Failed Thumb Basal Joint Arthroplasty: An Analysis of Common Etiologies Leading to Reoperation. [PDF]

open access: yesJ Hand Surg Glob Online
Harri A   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Nature Inspired Delivery Vehicles for CRISPR‐Based Genome Editing

open access: yesSmall, EarlyView.
The review highlights nature‐inspired nanocarriers for CRISPR delivery, emphasizing viral vectors, extracellular vesicles, liposomes, and lipid nanoparticles. It discusses their roles in improving specificity, minimizing immunogenicity, and overcoming barriers in genome editing. Recent advancements, challenges, and therapeutic applications are explored,
Elizabeth Maria Clarissa   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Lipid Nanoparticles for Delivery of CRISPR Gene Editing Components

open access: yesSmall Methods, EarlyView.
The review presents a comprehensive overview of each component of lipid nanoparticles(LNPs)and their effects on editing efficiency. It specifically highlights strategies for achieving non‐liver delivery, aiming for broader applications in gene editing. Furthermore, this review summarizes the applications of LNPs in gene editing and offers insights for ...
Fan Wu   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

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