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Relations between the European Union (EU) and Japan [PDF]

open access: yesOvidius University Annals: Economic Sciences Series, 2022
The present paper has as its starting point two well-developed economies, the European Union and Japan, representing an eloquent example of a successful partnership.
Tudor Colomeischi
doaj  

Travaux Preparatoires and United Nations Treaties or Conventions: Using the Web Wisely [PDF]

open access: yes, 2002
While it is possible to find individual recent documentation relating to the drafting of treaties by searching the Internet via the popular search engines, the results may not always be as comprehensive as the conscientious legal practitioner or scholar ...
Raisch, Marylin J
core   +1 more source

Diversity and Inclusion Standards: Exploring Drivers and Determinants of Adoption of ISO 30415:2021 and UNI/PdR 125:2022 in Italian SMEs

open access: yesCorporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates the adoption of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) standards among Italian small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs), focusing on the international guideline ISO 30415:2021 and the national certification UNI/PdR 125:2022. Using survey data from 866 SMEs across six manufacturing and service industries and applying descriptive
Laura Bravi   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessing the allocation of aid: developmental concerns and the self-interest of donors [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
In this paper, we perform a Tobit analysis of aid allocations, covering the period 1999-2002 and accounting for both altruistic and selfish donor motives.
Canavire-Bacarreza, Gustavo   +3 more
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Strengthening urban resilience in China through underground infrastructures management: Addressing global climate challenges with technological solutions

open access: yesDeep Underground Science and Engineering, EarlyView.
This paper explores how climate‐resilient technologies, such as smart grids, digital twins, and self‐healing materials, can enhance urban resilience. It highlights the urgent need for proactive planning, public‐private collaboration, and data‐driven innovation to future‐proof underground infrastructure amid accelerating climate and urban pressures ...
Kai Chen Goh   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Membrane Engineering for Battery Systems: Bridging Design Principles and Frontier Applications

open access: yesENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
The review emphasizes membrane separators' role in battery performance and safety, covering redox flow, lithium‐ion, and solid‐state batteries. It reviews advances in membrane materials (e.g., polymer electrolytes, hybrid composites) and ion transport mechanisms, while addressing challenges like dendrite growth and crossover losses.
Xiaoqun Zhou   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessing the allocation of aid : developmental concerns and the self-interest of donors. [PDF]

open access: yes
In this paper, we perform a Tobit analysis of aid allocations, covering the period 1999-2002 and accounting for both altruistic and selfish donor motives.
Canavire-Bacarreza, Gustavo   +3 more
core  

Solar Energy in 2025: Global Deployment, Cost Trends, and the Role of Energy Storage in Enabling a Resilient Smart Energy Infrastructure

open access: yesENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
This paper explores global solar PV deployment, cost trends, and grid integration challenges in 2025. It examines the role of energy storage in firming solar output and supporting electric vehicle (EV) growth, alongside policy shifts, investment flows, and technological innovations.
Ehsan Rezaee, S. Ravi P. Silva
wiley   +1 more source

Multilateralism cursed by bilateralism: Japan’s Role at the International Whaling Commission [PDF]

open access: yes
We propose a new categorization of international organizations to account for the fact that within multilateral international organizations, states may engage in “enticement” strategies in order to advance their policy preferences.
Kenneth S. Donahue, Thierry Warin
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