The Importance of Equity Finance for R&D Activity: Are There Differences Between Young and OldCompanies? [PDF]
This paper analyzes the importance of equity finance for the R&D activity of small and medium-sized enterprises. We use information on almost 6000 German SMEs from a company survey.
Mueller, Elisabeth, Zimmermann, Volker
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Abstract While multiple factors explain low adoption rates of improved varieties by small‐scale farmers in sub‐Saharan Africa, a key supply‐side constraint is the limited availability of seed embodying new traits in the volume, quality, price, and timeliness required by farmers. This constraint is partly attributable to classical failures in the market
Dawit Mekonnen +5 more
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Adapting a workplace tobacco control program in small and medium-sized enterprises: identifying <b>"</b>key forms<b>"</b> for fidelity and flexibility using FRAME-IS. [PDF]
Odawara M, Saito J, Shimazu T.
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Assessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on small and medium-sized enterprises performance. [PDF]
Susanty A +3 more
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Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), Islamic Bank, and Religiosity [PDF]
This paper attempts to examine the role played by Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in absorbing workforce in North Sumatra. This paper argues that the SME sector succeeded facing the impact of the economic crisis in 1998, 2008, and the European ...
Batubara, Chuzaimah +3 more
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Food inflation pass‐through from agricultural imports in a small open economy
Abstract This paper develops a new framework for quantifying cost pass‐through in a small open economy by estimating firm‐level markup responses to agricultural import price shocks. We show theoretically that markup adjustments depend on firms' reliance on imported inputs and demand curvature, generating heterogeneous inflationary effects across firm ...
Minseong Kang, Seungki Lee
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Retracted: Construction and Analysis of Performance Evaluation Index System for Chinese Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Based on Fuzzy Hierarchical Analysis Model. [PDF]
Intelligence And Neuroscience C.
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Abstract Background Resettled refugee families face elevated mental health risks, compounded by structural and cultural barriers. The Family Strengthening Intervention for Resettlement (FSIR), co‐developed with resettled refugee communities, aims to improve family functioning and child mental health.
Euijin Jung +7 more
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Control Strategies in Guanine Biocrystallization
Biological guanine crystals produce spectacular photonic phenomena in animals and hold great promise as new, sustainable optical materials. We review how organisms precisely control the structure, morphologies, and resulting optical properties of these crystals using a set of ingenious ‘design’ strategies, including control of pH, template‐directed ...
Shashanka S. Indri +2 more
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Effects of a brief health education video on employees' mental health help-seeking in small and medium-sized enterprises: A randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
Fukita S, Kawasaki H.
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