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Are humans (higher) animals? On the rational awakening and life transcendence of death cognition
Acta PsychologicaThis article delves into the fundamental cognitive question of whether humans are (superior) animals from a utilitarian perspective. Modern biology classifies humans as animals, yet nearly all religious doctrines assert a distinctiveness of humans from ...
Sherman XIE
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Small Business International Review, 2023 This study explores the potential effects of different combinations of growth-seeking strategies on performance in SMEs during long times of economic boom and crisis.
Diana Benito-Osorio +3 more
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The Potential of Critical E-Applications for Engaging SMEs in E Business: A Provider Perspective [PDF]
, 2004 YesAgainst a background of the low engagement of SMEs in e-business this paper investigates the emergence of, and potential for, critical e-applications defined as `an e-business application, promoted by a trusted third party, which engages a significant
Brown, D.H., Lockett, Nigel
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Two‐Way Shape Memory Polymer Composite Gripper for Adaptive Robotic Applications
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.A two‐way shape memory polymer (SMP) composite is developed with intrinsic shape‐changing capability driven solely by temperature, eliminating external actuation loads. Embedding the SMP in a low‐stiffness elastomeric matrix enabled reversible transformations during heating and cooling cycles.
Aamna Hameed, Kamran Ahmed Khan
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The impact of SME leader’s psychological capital on strategic responses during crisis
Business Research QuarterlyThis study investigates how the Psychological Capital (PsyCap) of small and medium enterprises (SME) leaders has influenced their strategic responses, ultimately impacting the performance of their companies, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ann-Christin Grözinger +4 more
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.Merging 4D printing with magneto‐responsive shape memory polymers opens new avenues for intelligent, reconfigurable systems. This review navigates cutting‐edge fabrication techniques, magnetic fillers, and smart polymer matrices, unveiling their potential in soft robotics, biomedical devices, and wearable tech.
Kiandokht Mirasadi +7 more
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Small Business International Review, 2021 International trade continues to play a crucial role in economic transformation in African countries. The rise of Global Value Chains (GVCs) presents opportunities through which international trade can be effectively conducted.
Francis Lwesya
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.Mutant p53 drives oncogenic splicing to promote the progression of ovarian cancer by partnering with the spliceosome factor SNRPD2. Therefore, it is engineered iRGD‐exosomes to co‐deliver siRNAs against both targets. This approach restored tumor‐suppressive mRNA isoforms, effectively enhanced sensitivity to cisplatin, and ultimately blocked tumor ...
Wei Zhao +14 more
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Frontiers in Public Health, 2019 Introduction: Different kinds of shared and activity-based offices are common today and employees' experiences, perceived health, well-being, satisfaction, and productivity have been studied in different types and sizes of environments.Objectives: In ...
Sirpa Lusa +5 more
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SME Exchange: Panacea for SME Sector?
Review of Professional Management- A Journal of New Delhi Institute of Management, 2014 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sector is one of the most important sectors of Indian economy as it contributes around 22% and 40% of our GDP and exports respectively. SME sector is the second largest sector in terms of providing employment with around 60 million people working for it and around 1.3 million new jobs are created every year by SMEs ...
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