Results 71 to 80 of about 265,050 (282)

Bayesian State Space Modeling of Physical Processes in Industrial Hygiene

open access: yes, 2018
Exposure assessment models are deterministic models derived from physical-chemical laws. In real workplace settings, chemical concentration measurements can be noisy and indirectly measured.
Abdalla, Nada   +3 more
core  

Sustainability in Italian Dining: A Comparative Study of Perceptions in Full‐Service Restaurants and Agritourism

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study explores how sustainability is perceived and prioritized by consumers within full‐service restaurants and rural agritourism settings in Italy, examining the socio‐cultural and economic role of the HoReCa sector in promoting sustainable practices and analyzing gender and generational differences in consumer behavior.
Roberta Minazzi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The influence of socio-economic status on the severity of obstructive sleep apnea: a cross-sectional observational study [PDF]

open access: yesSleep Science
Objective: There is limited evidence about the effect of socio-economic status (SES) on the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We aimed to investigate this relationship in a referral population in Greece, with
Dimitrios Papadopoulos   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Measuring the Cost of a College Degree: A Case Study of a SUNY Community College [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Inspired by a Delta Cost Project White Paper, this study uses different measures of calculating the cost of a college degree at an up‐state community college in New York.
Losinger, Regina   +2 more
core   +1 more source

How to Navigate Disrupted Business Models in the 21st Century: At the Crossroads of the Circular Economy and the Industry 4.0 Transition

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Our planet faces a critical crisis, with pollution, resource depletion and biodiversity loss surpassing sustainable limits. Businesses must address these challenges, with the circular economy and Industry 4.0 offering transformative potential through closed‐loop systems, regenerative solutions and advanced technologies.
Agnes Toth‐Peter   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

La enfermedad oculta: una historia de las enfermedades profesionales en Colombia, el caso de la silicosis (1910-1950)

open access: yesHistoria Crítica, 2011
Silicosis (and other pneumoconioses), a chronic disease often associated with the appearance of tuberculosis in miners, posed a significant challenge for Colombia's nascent hygienic and industrial safety efforts.
Jorge Márquez Valderrama   +1 more
doaj  

Goal Displacement and Goal Conflicts in Circular Innovation Initiatives: Types and Mitigation Practices

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Many firms set ambitious sustainability goals but these are frequently “displaced” by proxy goals that are easier to track and measure. However, the specific types of goal conflicts that follow from this displacement are poorly understood. We conducted a case study of circular innovation initiatives at a global MedTech company and identified ...
Wiebke Reim   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

From Stakeholder Pressure to Strategic Advantage: A Framework of Achieving Environment Sustainability Through Pathway of Carbon Neutrality

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Businesses are increasingly striving to reduce their carbon footprint, with carbon offsetting emerging as a viable pathway towards achieving carbon neutrality. Such efforts signify a demonstrated commitment to fostering environmental sustainability and contributing to a more sustainable future.
Sanjeev Yadav   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Legal, Political, and Practical Obstacles to the Enforcement of Labor Laws in El Salvador [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
Conducted with partners in El Salvador, this study assesses the condition of workers and examines the legal framework designed to protect them. Researchers found that weaknesses in the institutional structure and favoritism toward foreign investors ...
Cardona Monterrosa, Amilcar Efren
core   +1 more source

Home - About - Disclaimer - Privacy