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Scientific ReportsLeveraging the inherent connection people have with nature through the implementation of biophilic design principles is not new. Research has documented how the incorporation of natural finishings (including timber), daylight and greenery can boost ...
Stephen Whyte +10 more
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Interaction effects of mental health disorders and labour productivity on economic growth in Africa
Global TransitionsObjectives: Mental health disorders are major public health problems confronting millions of people globally as well as in Africa. While these disorders can negatively affect the economic productivity of affected persons which can reduce economic growth,
Mustapha Immurana +8 more
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Foreign labor, peer‐networking and agricultural efficiency in the Italian dairy sector
Agribusiness, EarlyView.Abstract While the presence of immigrants in the agricultural sector is widely acknowledged, the empirical evidence on its economic consequences is lacking, especially from a microeconomic perspective. Using the Farm Accountancy Data Network panel data for Italian dairy farms in the period 2008–2018, the present study investigates the relationship ...
Federico Antonioli +2 more
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A model on knowledge and endogenous growth [PDF]
The authors present a model of endogenous growth in which the main engine of economic development is knowledge. Using a two-sector closed economy model that comprises of a conventional goods-producing sector and a research and development sector, their ...
Chen, Derek H. C., Hiau Looi Kee
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Effectiveness of Digital Interventions in Reducing Occupational Stress: A Systematic Review
Portuguese Journal of Public HealthOccupational stress is the response people may have when presented with work demands and pressures that are not matched to their knowledge and abilities, challenging their ability to cope.
Bima Indra +2 more
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.Abstract This study explores the rent price ratio in agricultural land markets, crucial for evaluating market efficiency, policy needs, and farmer decision‐making. Traditionally, the analyses faced challenges due to the absence of concurrent sale and rent data for the same land, potentially leading to biased results.
Marius Michels +4 more
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Knowledge worker productivity [PDF]
Journal of Digital Asset Management, 2009 openaire +1 more source
Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study investigates the financial literacy (FL) of Swedish farmers, its linkages to farmer characteristics, management accounting practices and farm outcomes by surveying Swedish Farm Accountancy Data Network farmers. Using item response theory, we expand the existing FL measurement specifically to the farming context, assess measurement ...
Uliana Gottlieb, Helena Hansson
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The penetration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in farming communities is increasing the use of smartphone‐based instant messaging apps. Despite this, the reasons behind participation and the impact on farm productivity in developing countries remain unexplored.
Zafar Kurbanov +4 more
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InsectsThe honeybee comb serves as the primary site for all essential colony activities, and its structural and functional integrity plays a crucial role in colony development.
Qingxin Meng +5 more
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