The carbon footprint of different medication packaging items at an Australian tertiary hospital
Abstract Background Medication packaging contributes significantly to the overall carbon footprint of pharmaceuticals. Packaging design and material choices greatly influence environmental impact. Aim To assess the carbon footprint of packaging for a range of medications on an Australian tertiary hospital formulary and identify opportunities to reduce ...
Michael J. Loftus +9 more
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Personal HealthCare of Things: A novel paradigm and futuristic approach
Abstract This study provides an investigative approach and offers a complete review of research on Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), describing the progress in general and highlighting the research issues, trends, and future aspects of IoMT. Exploring a research strategy for IoMT systems is vital as the need for IoT in healthcare grows. By aggregating
Surbhi Gupta +5 more
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The Role of Governance in Shaping CSR and Financial Outcomes in Portuguese SMEs
ABSTRACT This study examines the influence of corporate governance mechanisms on financial performance and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) investments in Portuguese‐listed small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs). This research explores how governance structures, such as board size, CEO duality, and board independence, affect both financial ...
Renato Pereira +3 more
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Two heuristic algorithms for location-inventory-routing models involving two warehouses within multi-echelon supply chain networks. [PDF]
Dai Z, Zhou Y, Giri BC.
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Failure in Motion: A Framework for Capability Erosion and Institutional Dysfunction
ABSTRACT Drawing on the literature on capability erosion and institutional dysfunction (ID), this study develops a conceptual framework that sheds new light on how the interaction between capability erosion and ID creates conditions for business failure across borders. By articulating two dimensions of heterogeneous capability and resource erosion (i.e.
Joseph Amankwah‐Amoah +1 more
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Abstract This research aims to study the intelligent wireless sensor to improve the water permeability of permeable asphalt concrete pavement. The water permeability of pavement is extremely important for the traffic environment. This study first briefly introduces the background and significance analysis, and then exemplifies the deployment algorithm ...
Xingmei Zhang, Cong Xu, Qi Lei
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A Hybrid Optimization Algorithm for Enhancing Transportation and Logistics Scheduling in IoT-Enabled Supply Chains. [PDF]
Jihad AA +3 more
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How to Conduct a Multi‐Domain Systematic (Literature) Review? Guidelines Using The Lotus Protocol
ABSTRACT Complex challenges increasingly demand multidisciplinary research across intersecting knowledge domains. However, existing systematic (literature) review protocols offer limited guidance and tend to confine scholars to single‐domain or single‐intersection reviews.
Bart J. A. van Bueren +6 more
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We utilise a metaheuristic optimisation method, inspired by nature, called the Lévy‐flight firefly algorithm (LFA), to tackle the power regulation and user grouping in the NOMA systems. Abstract The non‐orthogonal multiple access strategies have shown promise to boost fifth generation and sixth generation wireless networks' spectral efficiency and ...
Zaid Albataineh +4 more
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A hybrid multi-level ant colony optimization framework for integrated production scheduling and vehicle routing. [PDF]
Ashour M +3 more
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