Environmental Management of Larg Supply Chain: A Diagnostic Instrument Proposed for Assessing Suppliers by Josiano Cesar de Sousa, Murilo Barros Barros Alves, Leonardo Leocádio, Jaqueline Rossato

“…The results of this study were synthesized in a diagnostic tool on which elaboration was based on the LARG SCM model, the Dynamic Capabilities model, and the Learning to Grow Methodology. The proposed model was structured to measure, through a graph, the level of involvement of the suppliers of an SC with the environmental management requirements based on ISO 14001: 2015. …”
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INDUSTRY POLICY EFFECTS ON NAMIBIA'S ECONOMIC GROWTH by Emilia Landa Shikomba, Elizabeth Elias, Sirorat Ruttanawijit

“… This paper investigates a relationship between economic growth and industrial policy. The methodology employed in this work is the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Model. …”
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ANALYTICAL STUDY OF THE STATIC THERMOMECHANICAL STRESSES OF THE ASSEMBLIES WITH OPTIONAL RING FLANGES. ROTATION OF THE FLANGE RING AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF CENTERS FOR BOLT HOLE... by IATAN RADU I., GHEORGHITA TOMESCU, GEORGETA ROMAN (URSE), MELANIA CORLECIUC (MITUCA), IOLANDA CONSTANTA PANAIT

“…The present analysis discusses the quantitative, cumulative effect of the deformed gasket and the stiffness of the curved/bent screws on the tightness of the system. The methodology is flexible by introducing selection factors so that the mentioned influences can be easily separated. …”
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Obediências e transgressões nas vivências da sexualidade by Andrea Cristina Martelli

“…Out of the questions raised in our research project, in this text we chose to discuss whether teachers, in their experiences of sexuality, discover new paths or just live according to the institutional principles acquired during their lives. As a research methodology, we work with Life Oral History and Thematic Oral History. …”
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Political Risk in Latin America by David Soto Bello

“…In this paper, we contribute to filling the gap by presenting the risks investors must consider when building portfolios in developing economies, such as changes in economic policy or impeachment processes. As for the methodology, widely accepted statistical methods are used to test our hypotheses as well as reliable data. …”
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The Narrative Approach: Leveraging Storytelling Techniques for Enhanced English Fluency by Najm Burhan, Nia'am Hasan

“…As such, the aim of this study is to explore the intricate layers of history through its influence upon the Indian society and how they intersect with each other throughout historical periods. Thus, the study’s methodology will be limited to the concept of tradition and its relationship with culture and society. …”
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Do digital influencers successfully contribute to reducing the gap between customers and companies? by Isaac Moreira, Paulo Stenzel, João M. Lopes, José Oliveira

“…The purpose of this research is to analyze the role of digital influencers in the construction of relationships between companies and consumers. A qualitative methodology was used, whereby seven Portuguese service providers were interviewed. …”
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Legal Identity and 13th-Century English Ireland by Stephen Hewer

“… The study of legal status in 13th-century English Ireland has suffered from a lack of law-in-action methodology, so many 19th-century assumptions have endured without critique. …”
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A terapia comunitária enquanto instrumento para a construção de práticas de cuidado: uma abordagem a partir das redes sociais by Breno Augusto Souto Maior Fontes

“…During the direct observation of the so-called Communitarian Therapy in the Neighborhoods of Engenho do Meio and Brasilit in Recife, Federal State of Pernambuco I had the opportunity to examine how these practices trigger social support between the participants, promoting thus important forms of resilience to cope with suffering. The methodology used employs qualitative methods, with direct observation, semi-structured interviews and also the construction of indicators of socio-centered networks of people participating in the Communitarian Therapy activities.…”
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Shall we dance? Choreographing hospitality as key to interpersonal transformation by G.W. Marchinkowski

“…This article contemplates the icon through Henri Nouwen’s eyes, using his methodology, and shows how the spiritual practice of hospitality is key to interpersonal transformation. …”
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Generalized approach for rapid entropy calculation of liquids and solids by Qi-Jun Hong, Zi-Kui Liu

“…We build a comprehensive methodology for the fast computation of entropy across both solid and liquid phases. …”
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Effects of Social Comparison, Travel Envy and Self-presentation on the Intention to Visit Tourist Destinations by Danielle Fernandes Costa Machado, Paula Cândida do Couto Santos, Mirna de Lima Medeiros

“…Based on this, the objective of the present work is to verify the effects of behavioral characteristics (social comparison, envy and self-presentation) on the intention to visit destinations, as displayed by users on social networks--more specifically, on Instagram. The study methodology consists of a survey applied online from May to June 2018 with Instagram users, in which we obtained 547 valid responses. …”
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The African Charter on Democracy, Election and Governance and Constitutionalism in Nigeria by Baba Isaac Ibrahim

“…It is against this background, that this article discusses the African Charter on Democracy, Election and Governance (ACDEG) and Constitutionalism in Nigeria by examining the practice of democracy in Nigeria vis-à-vis the electoral processes and governance in Nigeria. Historical methodology was adopted in this study relying on primary and secondary sources of data. …”
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A Longitudinal analysis of the Porterian paradigm utilization in Brazil by Simone Sehnem, Fábio Lazzarotti, Rodrigo Bandeira-de-Mello

“…The generic strategies and the model of five forces are the elements of Porter's paradigm most employed, while the concepts of strategic groups and value chain are the ones that received less attention by researchers. The analysis of methodology and purpose of comunications indicates that the "porterian life" in Brazil was characterized by the acritical use of its concepts in order to describe the reality of the strategy in Brazil. …”
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Historical Cultural Elements and their Intricate Manifestations in Mughal Dynasty in Tanushree Podder’s Escape from Harem by Tahseen Mhodar

“…As such, the aim of this study is to explore the intricate layers of history through its influence upon the Indian society and how they intersect with each other throughout historical periods. Thus, the study’s methodology will be limited to the concept of tradition and its relationship with culture and society. …”
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Optimizing Human-Centric Warehouse Operations: A Digital Twin Approach Using Dynamic Algorithms and AI/ML by Erhan Arslan

“…Purpose: This study aims to develop a versatile and adaptive system that optimizes manual warehouse operations through the integration of Digital Twin technology and AI/ML models.Methodology: The framework combines Digital Twin technology with advanced AI/ML analytics to dynamically adjust operational strategies based on real-time data collected from warehouse activities.Findings: A prototype implementation demonstrated significant improvements, including a 28.6% reduction in average picking time, a 20% improvement in inventory turnover, an increase in demand forecasting accuracy from 85% to 92%, and a reduction in labor costs by 15%.Originality: This research uniquely applies Digital Twin technology to manual warehouse environments, showcasing its effectiveness in enhancing operational efficiency without the need for full automation.…”
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Technology Transfer Capability: development dynamics in higher education institutions by Cleverton Rodrigues Fernandes, André Gustavo Carvalho Machado

“…This research adopts the methodology of qualitative studies, in an interpretative and extended perspective, in two national reference institutions in an in-depth historical context with the purpose of expanding the theory. …”
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Enhancing of teaching and learning through constructive alignment by G. E. Dames

“…The action learning and action research methodology is applied. Growing evidence indicates that there is a disjunction between the level of student competencies and incongruent teaching practices in the Faculty. …”
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Cultural management in family business by Patricia Amelia Tomei, Patrícia Jaguaribe Ferrari

“…A single case study methodology was adopted based on primary and secondary data obtained through documentary research, participant observation and interviews at Guapo Loco, a Brazilian chain of Mexican restaurants / fun bars, which is a family company and was founded in Rio de Janeiro in 1996. …”
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An Observational Study to Assess Smartphone Usage in Patients of Anxiety and Depression by Aditya Satish Nair, Ankit Halder, Roma Shahani, Nikhil Avula, Devavrat Harshe, Gurudas Harshe

“…Therefore, the study was undertaken to assess the use of smartphones at the time of presentation at a tertiary care centre and after an episode of anxiety and/or depression. Methodology: 145 subjects were screened for depression and anxiety subjectively. …”
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