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By Luca Marcolin. Innovation and new technologies – especially Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) – and globalisation are key features of 21st century economies. They contribute to shape firm and industry performance…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2845: Value Chain Digitalization, Global Value Chain Embeddedness, and Distributed Innovation in Value Chains Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16072845 Authors: Lingling Qin Weihong Xie Peiyi Jia…

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, once the second-longest continuous truss bridge in the U.S., now lies partially submerged in the Patapsco River after a catastrophic cargo ship collision this week. Two people were…

EU imports between 1990-2008 accounted for 36% of global crop products linked to deforestation1. To mitigate those impacts, the European Commission introduced the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) as an important part of the EU Green…

1. IntroductionThe rise of digital technologies, such as cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence, has brought about a significant transformation across various industries. Digital transformation has become the foremost…

The complexity of today’s economic environment requires that entrepreneurs possess a variety of competencies to operate in a dynamically changing environment. Competencies and resources define the strategic differences between companies…

A two-pronged strategy for export diversification holds promise for the Bay of Bengal countries. One would be to focus on the products that are already close to the current specialisation patterns and require…

Part 1: Unraveling the Historical Stigmas Surrounding Mental Health in the Black Community In the rich tapestry of Black history, there is a thread that weaves through generations, one that has too often remained unspoken…

PART 2: Breaking Chains, Embracing Change: Modern Solutions for Mental Health In Part One, we embarked on a journey through history, uncovering the deep-seated stigmas surrounding mental health that have weighed on the Black community…

PART 2: Breaking Chains, Embracing Change: Modern Solutions for Mental Health In Part One, we embarked on a journey through history, uncovering the deep-seated stigmas surrounding mental health that have weighed on the Black…

4.1. Characteristics of the Studied Agricultural CooperativesThe age of cooperatives’ existence was investigated, and the findings are reported in Table 3. The findings showed that the minimum duration of existence was (2) years while…

Mary Amiti, Oleg Itskhoki, and David E. Weinstein Inflation around the world increased dramatically with the reopening of economies following COVID-19. After reaching a peak of 11 percent in the second quarter of 2021, world…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain America's two biggest pharmacy chains said Friday they will begin dispensing prescription abortion…

1. Introduction and ObjectivesThe automotive industry is a major player in the global economy, but concerns about its environmental impact have grown . Efforts to integrate sustainability face notable challenges, particularly within…

4.2.1. pH-Shift ProcessingIn the pH-shift process, muscle proteins were extracted from fish solid side-streams (i.e., co-products) via solubilisation in water at high pH levels . Centrifugation was then employed to separate the…

1. IntroductionIn recent decades, the global greenhouse effect has intensified, becoming a major concern for the international community. Key initiatives to support the sustainability of the global economy are energy efficiency,…

Description April 17-18, 2024 The conduct of business either protects human rights or enables their violation. Canada and the United States influence the enforcement and advancement of human rights through their approaches to regulating…

Which snow chains should you buy? Road safety is always important, but driving during cold weather brings its own challenges. Snow and ice are hazards standard vehicle tires can’t always overcome on their own. Adding snow chains to your…

Geneva, 14 February 2024: The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the U.S. Coalition on Sustainability (USCS) are pleased to announce a new strategic  partnership to accelerate the sharing of…

3.3. Trend Analysis Based on the Extant LiteratureNVivo is qualitative data analysis software for extracting insights from unstructured data like text, audio, video, and images. “Word clouds” visualize word frequency in the data, where…

DALLAS, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the World Economic Forum, manufacturing supply chains are responsible for one-fifth of global carbon emissions and consuming 54% of the world’s energy sources. Trax Technologies,…

Though restaurant chains might not seem as glamorous as an independent restaurant, in my opinion, picking a favorite chain is a much more serious decision. Imagine taking a road trip and looking at the food on the exit signs. What…

Spearheading Efficiency and Sustainability in Global Supply Chains How G20 nations can play a pivotal role in facilitating the adoption of sustainable logistics practices. The logistics sector is crucial…

1. IntroductionRenewable energy sources, ranked in order of importance by hydropower, solar and wind power, bioenergy, and geothermal power, accounted for approximately 30% of global electricity production in 2022 . Despite significant…

The USGS is improving our understanding of these resources, both in the ground and in mine waste, across the nation through its Earth Resource Mapping Initiative, known as Earth MRI. In fiscal year 2023 alone, the USGS distributed more…

Nov 13, 2023Power transitions affect a state’s ability to exercise economic statecraft. As a dominating and a rising power approach parity, they face structural incentives to decouple their economies. This decoupling affects…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Various digital platforms are becoming increasingly common in business-to-business (B2B) activities. They…

For 25 years the University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership (CPSL) has brought together leaders together to acquire new knowledge and understanding, to gain fresh perspectives, and to share insights into tackling the…

Presentation of the EU project SecureChain, funded by the research and innovation programme Horizon 2020 from 2015 to 2018, coordinated by the Wald-Zentrum / Internationale Institute for Forestry and Wood Industries in Mnster, Germany.…