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Porcine kidney xenotransplantation: From primate models to clinical reality

open access: yesAnimal Models and Experimental Medicine, EarlyView.
In the face of a critical shortage of human donor kidneys for end‐stage renal disease patients, porcine kidney xenotransplantation has emerged as a viable solution. This field has navigated major hurdles, including immune rejection, physiological incompatibilities, potential biomechanical differences and the risk of cross‐species infection. To overcome
Zihang Guo   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Is the well‐known phrase ‘small is beautiful’ true of small transnational education institutions?

open access: yesBritish Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract The purpose of this research is to consider the potential attractiveness of operating a small international branch campus (IBC). Drawing upon resource‐based and legitimacy theories, we examine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats associated with the business model that is based on having a small institution size.
Stephen Wilkins, Joe Hazzam
wiley   +1 more source

Locke’s Diagnosis of Akrasia

open access: yesJournal of Modern Philosophy, 2020
I argue for a new interpretation of Locke’s account of akrasia. On this interpretation, akrasia occurs on Locke’s account because certain cognitive biases endemic to the human mind dispose us to privilege present over future happiness.
Matthew A. Leisinger
doaj   +1 more source

General to Locke & Berkeley [PDF]

open access: yesحکمت و فلسفه, 2015
In history of philosophy, the universals are considered to be one of the most important and controversial problems. A group of thinkers has highlighted   to be mark of difference between human and animal while some others have degraded it to a mere name.
seyyed mohammad hakak, zahra Esmaeli
doaj   +1 more source

Locke’s Composition Principle and the Argument for God’s Immateriality

open access: yesJournal of Modern Philosophy, 2022
Locke’s argument for God’s immateriality in 'Essay' IV x is usually interpreted as involving a principle that in some way prohibits the causation of thought by matter.
Tyler Hanck
doaj   +1 more source

Navigating the Double Edge of Product‐Service Systems: User Behavior, Adoption, and Rebound Effects

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Product‐service systems (PSS) have been considered a promising approach to operationalizing the circular economy. Although many studies have outlined the potential sustainability gains of PSS solutions, it is still unclear what factors drive PSS adoption and how behavioral changes result in rebound effects, undermining their potential ...
Marina Fernandes Aguiar   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

Greens in Regulation: Biodiversity Strategy Implementation Across the Golf Industry

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Although much of the business and biodiversity literature focuses on extractive industries, we turn our attention to the golf industry. Golf courses occupy millions of acres globally, yet biodiversity strategy implementation across the golf industry remains understudied.
Jordan P. Howell, Jordan Moore
wiley   +1 more source

FUNDAMENTOS CONCEPTUALES DE LA PROPIEDAD INTELECTUAL LIBERALISMO Y CRÍTICA

open access: yesIdeas y Valores, 2019
En el contexto de nuevos cercamientos sobre la naturaleza y la cultura, la cuestión de los derechos de propiedad intelectual ha adquirido una relevancia inusitada, y ha redefinido la cuestión misma de la propiedad.
ARIEL FAZIO
doaj   +1 more source

Reporting What Matters, or Reporting What Looks Good? Materiality and Balance in Post–Rana Plaza Apparel Sustainability Disclosure

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Sustainability reports (SRs) are widely criticized for vague disclosures and selective emphasis on positive outcomes, yet systematic research on two core SR challenges remains limited: materiality (whether disclosed content is relevant) and balance (whether both achievements and challenges are reported).
Mahsa Mohammadrezaei   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

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