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Mapping of soils of Tafrata plain (Morocco) and evaluation of their sensitivity to desertification

Revue Marocaine des Sciences Agronomiques et Vétérinaires, 2019
The main objective of this study was to obtain a digital soil map by exploiting information from satellite image classification systems and geological databases and environmental variables that express soil-landscape relationships. This study was carried
Aziz SEGHIR, Lhoussaine MAZOZ, Abdelhamid JANATI IDRISSI   +2 more
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Fuel smuggling investigation: Simple differentiation between Brazilian and Venezuelan fuels (diesel oil and gasoline) based on their biofuel content by GC/MS and FTIR

Brazilian Journal of Forensic Sciences, Medical Law and Bioethics
Fuel smuggling across borders is a persistent criminal activity observed in numerous countries worldwide. In Brazil, particularly, illegal fuel imports, mainly diesel oil and gasoline, primarily originate from Venezuela.
Lucio Paulo Lima Logrado
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Driving continuous improvement of sustainability certification for industrial biobased systems through comprehensive sustainability requirements

Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, EarlyView.
Abstract Existing monitoring frameworks for sustainability certification schemes and labels (CSLs) have largely prioritised environmental aspects, while the social and economic pillars of sustainability remain comparatively underdeveloped. Also, dedicated circularity requirements tailored to biobased systems are still largely lacking, despite being ...
Iris Vural Gursel, Heleen Ballemans, Heike Axmann, Lesly Garcia‐Chavez, Marta Rodriguez‐Illera, Laura Väyrynen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Cyber Kill Chain Model and Its Applicability on The Protection of Students Academic Information Systems (SAIS) in Tanzanian HEIs

Journal of Information Systems and Informatics
Security threats are constantly evolving in various computerized systems. As in many other systems, security threats and attacks have been directed to Students Academic Information System (SAIS) in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
George Matto
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Exosome‐mimetic vesicle‐encapsulated multi‐responsive antibacterial hydrogel core‐shell microneedle patch promotes scarless healing of infected wounds

BMEMat, EarlyView.
The core‐shell microneedle patch VP@FNV‐CuO2‐MN was fabricated by encapsulating n‐CuO2 in a moderately crosslinked PVA/CMCS/Borax4 hydrogel shell and VP‐loaded fibroblast membrane nanovesicles (VP@FNV) in a highly crosslinked PVA/CMCS/Borax6 hydrogel core. Upon application to an infected wound, the acidic microenvironment triggers Fenton‐like reactions
Ziwei Jiang, Huihui Zhang, Lianglong Chen, Zhangfeifan Yang, Sai Cao, Yufang He, Xiaoyang Liu, Siew Yee Wong, Xu Li, Hai Zhou, Ziyan Li, Zijun Zheng, Lei Yang   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Grafts of Creativity

BRAC, 2015
Bòlit, Centre d’Art Contemporani. Girona, presents the annual Bòlit mentor program with the goal of strengthening interaction between contemporary creation and society. The idea is to invite artists to carry out workshops in secondary schools.
Carme Sais Gruart
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Navigating the Double Edge of Product‐Service Systems: User Behavior, Adoption, and Rebound Effects

Business 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, Daniel Guzzo, Janaina Mascarenhas, Daniela C. A. Pigosso   +3 more
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Reporting What Matters, or Reporting What Looks Good? Materiality and Balance in Post–Rana Plaza Apparel Sustainability Disclosure

Business 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, José Carlos Marques   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gen‐AI Is Not an Option for Environment Sustainability‐Enabling of Gen‐AI for Responsible and Green Supply Chains Using a Grey Network Map (GNM)

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Environmental sustainability in supply chains is no longer considered a compliance concern. It has become a strategic capability challenge, as firms seek to use Generative artificial intelligence (Gen‐AI) to improve decision quality, resource efficiency and responsible operations.
Anbesh Jamwal, Anil Kumar, Ashutosh Samadhiya, Sunil Luthra   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Critical Success Factors and Stakeholder Influence for Environmental, Social and Governance Assessment and Reporting

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) assessment criteria have drawn substantial attention by investors in recent years. ESG factors have been considered by investors to create greater wealth and better investment decisions and opportunities. However, there are ambiguities about ESG assessment and reporting with issues of transparency and
Caleb Boadi, Robert Osei‐kyei, Vivian W. Y. Tam   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source