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Perspectives on information and supply chains within investment banking [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Supply chain concepts are usually confined to industries where there are core sourcing, manufacture and delivery processes. These industries are usually to be found within the industrial products, aerospace, automotive, chemical and pharmaceutical ...
Sharif, AM
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Multifunctional Protein Eutectogels Based on Polyphenolic: Zwitterionic Low‐Transition‐Temperature Mixtures

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This work presents the first example of multifunctional protein eutectogels based on a tannic acid: betaine low‐transition‐temperature mixture, exhibiting elastomeric behavior, strong adhesion to various substrates, including biological tissues, and notable anti‐inflammatory properties derived from the natural polyphenol and zwitterion.
Sergio Martin‐Saldaña   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Blockchain smart contracts for decentralized matching of counterparties and automatic settlement of financial derivatives

open access: yesBlockchain: Research and Applications
Financial derivatives are widely recognized for their effectiveness in managing interest rate risk, demonstrating the principle of comparative advantage in finance.
Hua Wang, Jinjing Liu, Jian Zhao
doaj   +1 more source

Mezzanine finance and corporate bonds [PDF]

open access: yes
The article deals with the problems of mezzanine finance in relation to corporate bonds. Firstly, attention is paid to definition of mezzanine finance.
Libena TETREVOVA
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A Scalable, Durable, Fire‐Safe All‐Day Passive Radiative Cooling Coating for Sustainable Buildings

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This study reports a scalable, durable coating that combines a fire‑retardant copolymer adhesive, hollow glass microspheres, and boron oxide to achieve passive radiative cooling with over 94% solar reflectance and >95% mid‑infrared emissivity. The coating maintains performance after UV and rain exposure and exhibits UL‑94 V‑0 fire resistance, enabling ...
Zhewen Ma   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING APPROACHES OF THE REVOLVING LOANS WITH THE EXAMPLE OF THE FOREIGN TRADE COMPANIES [PDF]

open access: yesAnalele Universităţii Constantin Brâncuşi din Târgu Jiu : Seria Economie, 2014
In the current economic context, with a major increase in the foreign business of the Romanian companies, there is a need to finance their activities from various sources in order to meet competition.
ADRIANA IOŢA
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CONSUMER CREDITING IN RUSSIA AND FINANCE COMPETENCE OF THE POPULATION: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT

open access: yesВестник Российского экономического университета имени Г. В. Плеханова, 2018
The present situation in customer crediting in Russia causes a lot of questions and criticism. According to experts the growth in population over-crediting could result in deteriorating the quality of credit service and increase in delays and it can in ...
Elena V. Altukhova
doaj   +1 more source

Telecom traffic and investment in developing countries : the effects of international settlement rate reductions [PDF]

open access: yes
Developing countries, which received about $35 billion in net settlement payments from the United States telecom carriers between 1985 and 1998, were upset by the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) decision to slash rates, because lower rates mean
Wallsten, Scott J.
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Proteins, Processing, and Properties of Adhesive Fluid Condensates Purified from Mussels

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Mussels exhibit an unmatched proficiency for adhering to wet surfaces in salty environments—a remarkable ability that could inspire new biomedical and technical glues. The fluid protein condensates used to form the underwater mussel glue are extracted, reconstituted and characterized with advanced spectroscopy and nanomechanical analysis, revealing ...
Mathieu D. Rivard   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Technology, Monopoly, and the Decline of the Viatical Settlements Industry [PDF]

open access: yes
The viatical settlement industry provides an opportunity for terminally-ill consumers, typically HIV patients, to exploit a previously untapped source of equity in existing life insurance contracts to finance consumption and medical expenses.
Abby Alpert   +2 more
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