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Precise Tailoring 3D Printed In Situ Toughening Low‐k Microwave Transparent Structure via Thiol‐acrylate Chain Transfer Behavior

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
An in situ thiol–acrylate chain transfer‐mediated toughening strategy is introduced for Digital Light Processing (DLP) printing. Benefiting from its excellent printability, a printed gyroid lattice‐filled plate (100 µm wall thickness) achieves 92% transmittance at 10 GHz under a 50° incidence angle following structural optimization. ABSTRACT The unique
Ce Bian   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

VAT: Is it Suitable for the Caribbean Community? [PDF]

open access: yes
The Caribbean Community is in transition, moving toward a liberalized trade environment with low tariffs. Tax reform is at the forefront of the policy response since traditional sources of tax revenue such as import duties are on the decline.
Bristol, Marlon A, Peters, Amos C
core   +1 more source

Heterogeneity in Food Price Inflation Convergence Across the EU: Evidence From Club Dynamics and Structural Breaks

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines food price inflation rate convergence among EU27 Member States from 2005 to 2024, focusing on structural breaks, external shocks, and regional disparities. Using panel unit root tests and club convergence analysis, the findings reveal no overall convergence but identify multiple convergence clubs.
Tibor Bareith, Imre Fertő
wiley   +1 more source

Swedish Consumers' Willingness‐to‐Pay for Plant‐Based Proteins in Pasta Sauce: Preferences and Policy Scenarios

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper explores Swedish consumers' protein preferences by estimating the willingness‐to‐pay (WTP) for minced meat and plant‐based proteins in pasta sauce from an in‐store experiment (n = 206) and an online discrete choice experiment (n = 517). On average, the WTP was highest for minced meat.
Emilia Mattsson   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Fresh Look at the VAT [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
The purpose of this paper is to identify and examine some of the key VAT policy issues that have arisen in the implementation of the tax. Specifically, the paper examines four issues as examples of the specific inefficiencies that arise in actual ...
Kelly D. Edmiston, William F. Fox
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Assessing the Impact of Promotions on Consumer Purchasing Behavior During Crises

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Understanding how households modify their food expenditure decisions during times of crisis is essential because consumer purchasing behavior frequently changes during these times. This study looks at these behavioral shifts during the COVID‐19 pandemic, concentrating on how price sensitivity and response to sales promotions changed over the ...
Wafa Mehaba, José María Gil
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding the challenges encountered by small business owners regarding value-added tax compliance

open access: yesSouth African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences
Background: South African tax practitioners fulfil a worthwhile advisory role and have unique insights into and emotional responses to the challenges faced by small business owners (SBOs) regarding value-added tax (VAT).
Mphagahlele O. Ndlovu, Daniel P. Schutte
doaj   +1 more source

Price Effects of VAT Introduction in Croatia [PDF]

open access: yes
The value added tax (VAT) will be introduced in Croatia on January 1, 1998. As a single rate tax of 22% with the very narrow scope of exemptions it will replace the current retail sales tax on goods and services. The nature of the price effects caused by
Martina Dalic
core  

Roadmap on Artificial Intelligence‐Augmented Additive Manufacturing

open access: yesAdvanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
This Roadmap outlines the transformative role of artificial intelligence‐augmented additive manufacturing, highlighting advances in design, monitoring, and product development. By integrating tools such as generative design, computer vision, digital twins, and closed‐loop control, it presents pathways toward smart, scalable, and autonomous additive ...
Ali Zolfagharian   +37 more
wiley   +1 more source

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