African Twist of Circular Economy: Insights, Policies and Recommendations
ABSTRACT While the circular economy (CE) has gained traction, this paper argues that mainstream CE approaches risk being misaligned in the African context. Drawing on a mixed‐methods synthesis of empirical studies, policy documents and cross‐country examples, the study shows that Africa's CE transition is fragmented and uneven, leaving the continent at
Michael Odei Erdiaw‐Kwasie +4 more
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Contributions to the development and simulations of generic, modular and multiphysics greenhouses dynamic models, evaluated with a whole year study case dataset. [PDF]
Sourisseau S +3 more
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ABSTRACT This study investigates the structural and distributional factors that influence environmental performance in 27 European Union (EU) countries from 2010 to 2021, focusing especially on circular economy (CE) measures and the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI)‐based analytical tools.
Cosimo Magazzino +3 more
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Failure mechanisms and reinforcement of pipe-framed solar greenhouses under snow loads. [PDF]
Wang C, Shen J, Jiang Y, Zhu L.
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ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to aid firms' transition toward a circular economy (CE). However, empirical research on how small and medium‐sized enterprises use AI to support this transition is limited. Using the Gioia methodology, we analyze 25 in‐depth, semi‐structured interviews with top managers of companies within a local
Abdollah Mohammadparast Tabas +3 more
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Nesting Preferences of <i>Osmia orientalis</i> (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) in the Field and Its Potential as a Strawberry Pollinator in Greenhouses. [PDF]
Kandori I, Ogata Y, Yokoi T.
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ABSTRACT This paper investigates how digitalisation and organisational innovation shape firms' routine environmental protection efforts in Spanish manufacturing. Using an unbalanced panel of 2348 firms and 7603 firm‐year observations from 2009–2023 drawn from the Survey on Business Strategies (ESEE), the study examines the determinants of current ...
Alexy Apolo‐Romero +1 more
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Evaluating the growth and water use efficiency of chili pepper 'Tanjung', 'Unpad', and 'Osaka' using SFM1 sap flow in agro-environment. [PDF]
Kusumiyati K +6 more
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Environmental, Social, and Governance Information Disclosure: Who Discloses Wins?
ABSTRACT As Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Information Disclosure (ESG‐ID) transitions from voluntary to mandatory disclosure, its drivers and impacts have become focal points of discussion. Existing research, however, lacks integration, which, in turn, has led to fragmented theoretical and practical insights.
Siqi Wang +3 more
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Identification and Characterization of Botryosphaeria dothidea Associated with Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium L.) Branch Dieback Disease in Greenhouses of Liaoning, China. [PDF]
Dai Q +5 more
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