ABSTRACT The agri‐food sector is vital to economic development, but it exerts significant environmental and social pressures. This study draws on the natural resource‐based view. It investigates the strategic sustainability‐performance nexus in the global food and beverage industry using a longitudinal dataset (2013–2023) of 633 firms across the EU ...
Alessandro Bernardo +5 more
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Development of Graded Transparent Soft Clay and Its Application in Visualization Tests of Soft Soil Foundations. [PDF]
Wang M, He J, Cheng H, Ding J.
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Modification Effect of Nano-Clay on Mechanical Behavior of Composite Geomaterials: Cement, Nano-Silica and Coastal Soft Soil. [PDF]
Wang Y +6 more
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Free Trade Zones and Corporate ESG: Evidence From a Quasi‐Natural Experiment in China
ABSTRACT This study examines how China's Pilot Free Trade Zones (FTZs) influence corporate ESG performance. Using a staggered difference‐in‐differences model on Chinese listed firms from 2009 to 2024, we combine coarsened exact matching (CEM) and geography‐based instrumental variables to ensure robust identification.
Wen Li, Yinghan Zhao, Brian Lucey
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Spatiotemporal deformation patterns induced by ultradeep excavation in soft soil areas. [PDF]
Cheng X +7 more
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Deformation Mechanism and Control of In-Situ Assembling Caisson Technology in Soft Soil Area under Field Measurement and Numerical Simulation. [PDF]
Zhou J, Liu C, Xu J, Zhang Z, Li Z.
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ABSTRACT The rapid growth of packaging waste has recently intensified the search for sustainable alternatives. Edible packaging, developed from biodegradable materials safe for consumption, represents a promising innovation that combines environmental responsibility with food preservation.
Donata Tania Vergura +2 more
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Experimental study on reinforcement treatment of coastal silty soft soil. [PDF]
Qin P.
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Combined Effect of Biopolymer and Fiber Inclusions on Unconfined Compressive Strength of Soft Soil. [PDF]
Chen C +5 more
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ABSTRACT The growing emphasis on sustainability has prompted companies to engage with stakeholders in addressing environmental and social challenges. This paper investigates how companies and stakeholders co‐create value through a collaborative and iterative process that facilitates the formulation and implementation of sustainable strategies.
Meryem Altaf +3 more
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