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Performance evaluation of cashew nutshell ash as a binder in concrete production
Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2019 The agro-industrial sector annually produces large volumes of waste by-products which as a result of the ignorance of their values as well as their ineffective management, pose environmental, societal and economic threats.
Solomon Oyebisi +2 more
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Energy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Under the background of Global Climate Governance and “double carbon” goals, power industry agglomeration is an important path to promote the development of energy industry, and its mechanism and impact effect need to be further explored.
Tanbo Zhu, Wei Bu
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International Journal of Finance &Economics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This paper examines the impact of trade liberalisation on income inequality across 24 Sub‐Saharan African (SSA) countries from 2000 to 2020. Using IV‐Tobit and 2SLS models, we consistently find that greater trade openness significantly exacerbates inequality in the region. Critically, we document an inverted U‐shaped relationship between trade
Guivis Zeufack Nkemgha +2 more
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Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Public Health, 2018 Background: Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) are the gold standard to estimate treatment effects. When patients receive effective treatment over time they may reach the limit of a certain measurement scale.
Jos Twisk +7 more
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BMJ Open, 2020 Objectives This study has three objectives. (1) Investigate the association between body mass index (BMI) and the efficacy of primary hip replacement using a patient-reported outcome measure (PROMs) with a measurement floor and ceiling, (2) Explore the ...
Yoav Ben-Shlomo +5 more
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Sustainability Incentives and Value Creation in Corporate Acquisitions
International Journal of Finance &Economics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Using an extended international sample of domestic and cross‐border mergers and acquisitions (M&A), this paper provides the first comprehensive examination of the role of ESG‐linked executive compensation in the market for corporate control.
Athanasios Tsekeris
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Health System Efficiency in Iran and Its Influencing Factors [PDF]
Journal of Community Health ResearchBackground: Given the importance of public health, evaluating the performance of the health system and striving to address its shortcomings is a concern for policymakers and health officials.
Habib Ansari Samani +1 more
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What Were the Sadducees Reading? An Enquiry into the Literary Background of Mark 12:18-23
Tyndale Bulletin, 1994 Where did the Sadducees’ case study (Mk. 12:20-23) originate? After dismissing 2 Maccabees 7, this article suggests that the Book of Tobit most probably provides the Sadducees with their story.
Peter G. Bolt
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Temporary VAT Reduction in Vietnam: Consumer Behavior Analysis
International Studies of Economics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study investigates the impact of temporary VAT rate changes on consumer behavior in Vietnam, particularly concerning the VAT reduction implemented during 2023–2024. The research analyzes annual survey data and household expenditure reports to assess changes in consumer spending on durable goods during the first half of 2024 (2024 H1 ...
Hang Thi Thu Trinh
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Studying to Support? Exploring Remittance Responsibilities Among Black South African Graduates
Journal of International Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT A large majority of Black South Africans remain restricted by intergenerational education and economic disadvantages. Labour market returns to tertiary qualifications are high, but the share of youth accessing post‐secondary education remains low.
Emma Whitelaw +2 more
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