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Entanglement routing via passive optics in CV-networks. [PDF]

open access: yesEPJ Quantum Technol
Fainsin D   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Possible welfare benefits of basic income support: Evidence from a benefit incidence analysis in South Africa

open access: yesAnnals of Public and Cooperative Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract The study investigates the potential welfare effect of basic income support (BIS) in reducing poverty and inequality in South Africa. Using the 2017 labour force survey and a benefit incidence analysis, we consider three BIS scenarios: (i) universal income support for those aged between 18 and 59; (ii) only those who are unemployed receive the
Carolyn Chisadza   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Local authorities' capacity to advance climate action in the food and farming sectors

open access: yesArea, EarlyView.
Abstract The mitigation measures needed in the face of climate change require transformation in the production and consumption of food. This paper examines local authorities' role in driving practical transformation in the food and farming sectors at the local level, reflecting on the complexity of these sectors and the implications for the effective ...
Aimee Morse   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Qualitative Analysis of Social Indicators in Highly Polluting Sectors: The Challenge for Multifaceted Standards in Emerging Economies

open access: yesBusiness Ethics, the Environment &Responsibility, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The institutional current effort to regulate and increase the quantity and quality of sustainability information reported by companies is undeniable. However, the growing complexity of sustainability reporting standards creates isolated compartments for each major dimension of sustainability, leaving aside their interconnectedness and combined
M. Marco‐Fondevila   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Farewell to Arms… Manufacturing: Learning From a Landmine Producer Who Became a Deminer

open access: yesBusiness Ethics, the Environment &Responsibility, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Certain industries—labeled “dirty,” “sinful,” “stigmatized,” or “controversial”—are under public scrutiny because of the ethical, social, and environmental concerns that they raise. Previous research has typically focused on the industry or organizational level of analysis, examining how companies in controversial industries can enhance their ...
Marco Guerci, Luca Carollo
wiley   +1 more source

Executive functions and school achievement: The mediating role of learning‐related behaviour in primary school children

open access: yesBritish Journal of Educational Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Executive functions (EFs) are critical in school and closely linked to academic achievement and learning‐related behaviours (LRBs). LRBs encompass the ability to adapt to school demands, including concentration, adherence to rules, and autonomy.
Carlotta Rivella, Paola Viterbori
wiley   +1 more source

Mathematics anxiety: Effects of age, gender and culture

open access: yesBritish Journal of Educational Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Many studies have indicated that mathematics anxiety is a significant problem for many people and is an important topic for research. Mathematics anxiety is multidimensional. In particular, it is important to distinguish between worry and emotionality components, and between trait and state anxiety.
Ann Dowker
wiley   +1 more source

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