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Women in Mining, Industry Norms, and Rural Patriarchy: A Perfect Storm

open access: yesGender, Work &Organization, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rural industries are historically male‐dominated with women commonly out‐migrating to metropolitan areas in search of work opportunities. Rural industries, such as mining, have the potential to recruit women from rural areas, offering employment, training, and income prospects and to contribute positively to rural women's economic and ...
Donna Bridges   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of drone system for thinning operations–a case study in Sweden

open access: yesInternational Transactions in Operational Research, EarlyView.
Abstract Thinning operations in forestry typically involve a two‐machine system (TMS) with a harvester and a forwarder. Its productivity in different forest conditions is well documented. To date, drones have been used for data collection and surveillance but not as an alternative to a TMS.
Mikael Rönnqvist   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The impact of public drop‐off boxes and autonomous delivery robots in last‐mile delivery

open access: yesInternational Transactions in Operational Research, EarlyView.
Abstract The growing concern over emissions from last‐mile logistics is motivating the development of innovative delivery models aimed at reducing environmental impact and traffic congestion. To this end, we propose a last‐mile delivery scheme based on both public drop‐off boxes and autonomous delivery robots.
Gianpaolo Ghiani   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Market Shares as a Collusive Marker: Evidence From the European Truck Industry

open access: yesJournal of Economics &Management Strategy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Collusion theory robustly predicts non‐cartel rivals will raise their prices and increase their output. As a typical cartel cuts back production, its competitors are expected to gain market share during the collusive period and to lose market share in the period following the cartel's demise. We provide empirical support for this prediction by
Andreas Bovin, Iwan Bos
wiley   +1 more source

Natural Gas-Derived Synthetic Fuels: A Comprehensive Review of Pathways for Carbon Offset and Sustainability. [PDF]

open access: yesACS Omega
Katbeh T   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Smart Cities, Urban Transportation and Air Quality: A Decade of Literature on Italian Largest Cities

open access: yesJournal of Economic Surveys, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Traffic congestion and its associated negative impacts on economic performance and environmental sustainability, particularly air quality, have long plagued urban centers. This article reviews the technologies and policies adopted by major Italian cities to address these issues, focusing on interventions from 2014 to 2024. Through a keyword co‐
Vittoria Iannuzzi, Matteo Migheli
wiley   +1 more source

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