Extension Economists: Valued in Mission, Penalized in Practice
ABSTRACT As the public engagement arm of the land‐grant mission, we argue that Extension faculty in US agricultural economics departments face an identity crossroads as they struggle for institutional support. Specifically, we argue that Extension economists function as boundary‐spanning professionals within academic structures that often devalue ...
Trey Malone +5 more
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Rheological Evaluation of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete as a Rehabilitation Alternative for Pavement Overlays. [PDF]
Vacca H +3 more
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ABSTRACT Sustainability labels can help support consumers select more socially and environmentally friendly options, thereby enhancing returns for conscientious producers and promoting the transition to a more sustainable food system. However, consumer confusion regarding labels' meaning undermines their effectiveness.
Monika Hartmann +4 more
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Durability and damage resistance of sustainable Portland limestone cement-based (ultra) high-performance concrete in seawater. [PDF]
Galli L, Suraneni P.
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ABSTRACT This study examines food price inflation rate convergence among EU27 Member States from 2005 to 2024, focusing on structural breaks, external shocks, and regional disparities. Using panel unit root tests and club convergence analysis, the findings reveal no overall convergence but identify multiple convergence clubs.
Tibor Bareith, Imre Fertő
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Long-Term Behavior and Microstructure of High-Performance Concrete with Coal Slag. [PDF]
Smarzewski P.
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ABSTRACT Food systems have a significant impact on environmental sustainability, underscoring the need for innovative technologies to support more sustainable agricultural methods. However, the adoption of these technologies hinges on consumer acceptance, making the analysis of consumer perceptions essential.
Greta Castellini, Guendalina Graffigna
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Cost-effective and sustainable ultra-high-performance concrete with electric arc furnace slag and calcium carbonate: a multi-objective optimization and experimental validation approach. [PDF]
Abellan-Garcia J +2 more
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The Geography of Success: A Spatial Analysis of Export Intensity in the Italian Wine Industry
ABSTRACT This paper investigates the paradox of how Italy's fragmented, SME‐dominated wine industry achieves global export success. Moving beyond purely firm‐centric explanations, we test whether export intensity is spatially dependent, clustering geographically in regional ecosystems.
Nicolas Depetris Chauvin, Jonas Di Vita
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Durability and service life prediction of fly ash based geopolymer high performance concrete under extreme environmental conditions. [PDF]
Vairagade VS.
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