Consumers' Intention to Use Circular Business Models: A Configurational Analysis
ABSTRACT Circular business models (CBMs) integrate ecological sustainability and resource efficiency into core business strategies, but their success depends on consumers' intention to use. Grounded in expectancy–value theory, this study investigates how product‐related factors (perceived usefulness, convenience, value for money, and performance risk ...
Christof Falkenberg +4 more
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Greening the Bottom Line: Public Funding for Circular Economy Initiatives and Financial Stability
ABSTRACT Public funding for circular economy (CE) initiatives plays a crucial role in shaping corporate financial performance, yet its effects remain underexplored. Grounded in the resource‐based view (RBV) of the firm, this study investigates the financial impact of CE funding on private firms, using Portugal as a case study. It analyses the financial
Rui Cruz +3 more
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Abstract Blockchain technology is a digital decentralized data ledger recording transactions in an encrypted format. Its implementation can potentially hold significant advantages for the built environment, particularly in manufacturing and building product usage aligned with Building Information Modeling (BIM). This paradigm shift toward decentralized
Aileen Pfeil +2 more
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Exogenous GABA regulates the growth traits, photosynthesis, antioxidant properties, and nitrogen metabolism in <i>Isatis indigotica</i> Fortune seedlings. [PDF]
Cheng S +6 more
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Metasurface Enhanced Photothermal Cement Foam for Robust and High‐Throughput Seawater Desalination
Schematic of 3D metasurface‐enhanced cement foam for robust and high‐throughput seawater desalination. This study presents a cement‐based solar evaporator (CSE) fabricated in one step via viscoelastic lithography with simple negative pressure. In addition to boosting solar‐to‐vapor conversion efficiency via excellent light‐harvesting capacity, the ...
Jianjun Guo +4 more
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Revisiting the synthesis of dimethyl carbonate from methanol and carbon dioxide
Abstract The process for producing dimethyl carbonate (DMC) from carbon dioxide (CO2) and methanol is explored in this article. It provides an overview of the thermodynamics involved in DMC synthesis, discussing the challenges and potential solutions. The article highlights the reported use of catalysts and dehydrating agents to improve DMC yield and ...
Diego Alexander Santos Araque +3 more
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Growth Performance Is Driven by Site Conditions and Moderated by Functional Trait Plasticity in <i>Quercus robur</i> and <i>Prunus avium</i>. [PDF]
Di Fabio A +8 more
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ABSTRACT Blockchain technology has emerged as a potential disruptor in non‐financial reporting practices for firms to publicly report their social and environmental impact with its promise of immutability and decentralization. In this context, this study employs a bibliometric analysis to explore the scientific advancements of blockchain applications ...
Nurgul Aiupova +2 more
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Phylogenetic History and Adaptation Mechanisms of <i>Casuarina equisetifolia</i> Landraces in China. [PDF]
Meng J, Zhang Y, Wei Y, Lin W.
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Scope 3 Carbon Emissions Assessment for Manufacturing SMEs
ABSTRACT This paper addresses the challenges facing managers of Small‐ and Medium‐Size Enterprises (SMEs) when conducting environmental sustainability assessment at the value chain level, particularly Scope 3 Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions. The paper investigates issues related to data availability and data quality for Scope 3 assessment and ...
Kourosh Halat +3 more
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