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Measuring the performance and achievement of social objectives of development finance institutions [PDF]

This paper develops and tests a proposed methodology that puts forward a new integrated method for evaluating the performance of development finance institutions.
Francisco, Manuela, Mascaro, Yira, Mendoza, Juan Carlos, Yaron, Jacob   +3 more
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Sustainable bioplastics manufacturing from renewable sources

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Bioplastics are manufactured by using polymers from different bio‐based sources. These novel materials not only offer biodegradability but also possess various functional properties that make them suitable for diverse applications. Recent developments in the preparation of bioplastics are reported, highlighting the distinct properties of each type of ...
C. Valeria L. Giosafatto, Marika Avitabile, Michela Famiglietti, Talayeh Kordjazi, Marzieh Moosavi‐Nasab, Odile F. Restaino, Loredana Mariniello   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A guide to finance for Social Enterprises in South Africa [PDF]

, 2011
The global economic crisis and its aftermath deepen the challenge of decent employment creation. The Global Jobs Pact developed in response to the crisis sets out a framework that ensures linkages between social progress and economic development. In this
Jack Breslauer
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Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc, Blaž Stres, Mirica Karlovits, Igor Karlovits, Petra Jerič, Ondrej Panák, Anja Verbič, Blaž Likozar, Uroš Novak   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

SUPER: Towards the Use of Social Sensors for Security Assessments and Proactive Management of Emergencies [PDF]

, 2015
Social media statistics during recent disasters (e.g. the 20 million tweets relating to 'Sandy' storm and the sharing of related photos in Instagram at a rate of 10/sec) suggest that the understanding and management of real-world events by civil ...
Kaltenbrunner, Andreas, Kappler, Karolin, Kardara, Magdalini, Macdonald, Craig, Mccreadie, Richard, Ounis, Iadh, Soldatos, John   +6 more
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The cooperative regulation of miR‐221 by APE1 and AUF1 impacts p27Kip1 defining a miR signature relevant for cervical cancer

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
A regulatory axis involving APE1, AUF1, and miR‐221 is proposed. Pri‐miR‐221 is processed by DROSHA and DICER to generate mature miR‐221, which targets p27Kip1 mRNA. APE1 and AUF1 compete for pre‐miR‐221 binding. Reduced APE1/AUF1 levels impair miR‐221 biogenesis, decrease p27Kip1 mRNA degradation, and promote cell cycle progression, chemoresistance ...
Matilde Clarissa Malfatti, Nicolò Gualandi, Gianluca Tell, Giulia Antoniali   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Toward developing a sustainability index for the Islamic Social Finance program: An empirical investigation. [PDF]

PLoS One, 2022
Widiastuti T, Prasetyo A, Robani A, Mawardi I, Rosida R, Al Mustofa MU.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Enzymatic and microbial routes to bioplastics: The green chemistry frontier of biopolymers

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Microbial biosynthesis and engineered enzyme platforms are expanding the design space of polyhydroxyalkanoate bioplastics. By combining fermentation, PHA synthase engineering and cell‐free modular systems, tailored biodegradable polymers can be produced with tunable properties, supporting more sustainable materials and future circular bioeconomy ...
Giovanni Gallo, Emma Piccoli, Luca Bombardi, Martina Aulitto, Salvatore Fusco   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Impact of Social Trust on the Development of Digital Finance

International Journal of Financial Studies
Social trust is a fundamental element in the evolution of digital finance, significantly influencing its development. This study presents an innovative exploration of the role and internal mechanisms of social trust in digital finance, utilizing using ...
Fan Zeng, Benyong Hu
doaj   +1 more source

ISLAMIC SOCIAL FINANCE ACCOUNTABILITY PRACTICE

IJIBE (International Journal of Islamic Business Ethics), 2017
Islamic social finance, such as the zakat management Institution must guarantee the accountability of the zakat management funds received from muzakki.
Hani Werdi Apriyanti
doaj   +1 more source