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Affective dimensions in the information behavior of forcibly displaced people: A literature review. An Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST) paper

open access: yesJournal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, EarlyView.
Abstract This review analyzed 241 scholarly articles published between 2010 and 2025 in information science venues to examine how affect shapes refugees' information behavior during forced migration and to identify additional contextual factors. It identifies seven affective dimensions: anxiety, shame and stigma, grief and loss, frustration, (mis)trust,
Maja Krtalić, Lilach Alon
wiley   +1 more source

Taking Private Equity Fees apart [PDF]

open access: yes
In this paper I build a simplified model of the remuneration structure of a private equity fund using option theory. This model is then used to analyze the relative importance of the fixed and variable fee parts.
Thorsell, Håkan
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Private equity and venture capital in South Africa: A comparison of project financing decisions

open access: yesSouth African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences, 2013
This paper investigates the manner in which private equity and venture capital firms in South Africa assess investment opportunities. The analysis was facilitated using a survey containing both Likert-scale and open-ended questions. The key findings show
David Portmann, Chipo Mlambo
doaj   +1 more source

A sustainable business ecosystem: a case study demonstrating biochar's potential

open access: yesBiofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, EarlyView.
Abstract The need for renewable, climate‐friendly resources has become urgent as legislators worldwide have sought to find ways to cut emissions while ensuring resource security for consumers. The use of biochar could help to achieve these goals. This study examines the current state of commercial biochar production and the maturity of the related ...
Kivijakola Juuso   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Optimization of pharmaceutical research and development by early‐phase assessment of investigational medicinal products

open access: yesBritish Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Small and mid‐sized pharmaceutical innovators often have limited in‐house health economics and market access expertise, and may struggle to align development strategies of investigational medicinal products with health system needs and payer expectations.
Zoltán Kaló   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Private Equity and Employment [PDF]

open access: yes
Private equity critics claim that leveraged buyouts bring huge job losses. To investigate this claim, we construct and analyze a new dataset that covers U.S. private equity transactions from 1980 to 2005.
Josh Lerner   +4 more
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THE BORROWER CHARACTERISTICS IN HOT EQUITY MARKETS [PDF]

open access: yesAnalele Universităţii Constantin Brâncuşi din Târgu Jiu : Seria Economie, 2017
In this study, I examine the characteristics of U.S. corporate borrowers (public debt, private placement, and syndicated loan firms) in HOT versus COLD equity markets.
HALIL DINCER KAYA
doaj  

The future in a bubble: Supporting Finnish early childhood professionals working in diverse settings

open access: yesBritish Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract The purpose of this study was to contribute to the knowledge about early childhood education and care (ECEC) personnel's perception of the support structures that are most effective in assisting them in their work with culturally and linguistically diverse children.
Alexandra C. Anton   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Private equity entities and conglomerates: what are the differences? [PDF]

open access: yes
We compare the characteristics of conglomerates and private equity entities. This is done by examining the differences among their business models.
Achleitner, Ann-Kristin, Müller, Kay
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A structured approach to promote equity in spatial accessibility to TB services during private sector engagement

open access: yesIJTLD Open
BACKGROUND: We sought to quantify the potential impact of private sector engagement on the equity of spatial accessibility to TB services in Lima, Peru.
Y. Xiong   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

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