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ABSTRACT Sustainability certifications are increasingly embedded in the governance and competitiveness of the wine sector, yet their strategic role remains under‐theorised. This study conceptualises certifications as multidimensional strategic mechanisms and conducts a comparative analysis of 50 schemes used in the global wine industry.
Alexy Apolo‐Romero +2 more
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ABSTRACT Additive manufacturing (AM) adoption provides numerous benefits, including decentralised production, design flexibility, mass customisation, reduced material waste and lightweight designs. However, AM investment decisions are complex and challenging for manufacturers, and limited knowledge exists about the holistic assessment of relevant costs
Dilupa Nakandala +5 more
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African Twist of Circular Economy: Insights, Policies and Recommendations
ABSTRACT While the circular economy (CE) has gained traction, this paper argues that mainstream CE approaches risk being misaligned in the African context. Drawing on a mixed‐methods synthesis of empirical studies, policy documents and cross‐country examples, the study shows that Africa's CE transition is fragmented and uneven, leaving the continent at
Michael Odei Erdiaw‐Kwasie +4 more
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ABSTRACT Although circular business models (CBMs) are central to the circular economy (CE) transition, their adoption among small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) remains limited, and evidence on barrier variation across CBMs and sectors is scarce. This study examines barriers to engagement in five CBM activities, spanning secondary raw material use,
Gordon Sirr +3 more
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Stromal Vascular Cell-Mediated Inflammatory and Remodeling Pathways in Alcohol-Induced Visceral Adipose Tissue Dysfunction: A Pilot Study. [PDF]
Ai W +5 more
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ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of the shadow economy (SE) on environmental fiscal capacity (environmental tax revenue, public environmental expenditure, and biodiversity expenditure) and the moderating role of financial technology (FinTech) across OECD countries over 2004–2022.
Sami Ur Rahman +3 more
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Different body components associate differently with diet quality and physical activity in men and in women: a cross-sectional analysis. [PDF]
Hosseini-Akhavan N +3 more
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Anatomy of the Soft Palate and Its Role in Upper Airway Function: A Narrative Review
ABSTRACT The soft palate is a complex anatomical structure, located at the posterior aspect of the oral and nasal cavities, able to dynamically create valve closure of the nasal and the oral cavities. Its precise movement is critical for speech, swallowing, and respiration. Despite its functional importance, detailed characterization of its constituent
James C. D. Miller +4 more
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Visceral adiposity, aortic stiffness, and cardiovascular risk. [PDF]
Harada T, Borlaug BA.
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Copula‐based joint modelling of emergency department visits with time‐varying dependence
Abstract Jointly modelling multiple correlated count time series is essential in health services research, where outcomes like emergency visits for mental health and substance use often evolve together. Ignoring these dependencies can obscure meaningful trends and limit the effectiveness of policy evaluation.
Guanjie Lyu, Cindy Feng, Lihui Liu
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