Organizational sustainability: the role of environmentally focused practices in enhancing environmental performance—an emerging market perspective by Naveed R. Khan, Falak Malik, Mustafa Rehman Khan, Ismail Khan, Arsalan Mujahid Ghouri

“…Likewise, environmental management system has a significant relationship with EP. However, GHRM has an insignificant relationship with EP. …”
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Prediction of biochemical prostate cancer recurrence from any Gleason score using robust tissue structure and clinically available information by Laura E. Marin, Daniel I. Zavaleta-Guzman, Jessyca I. Gutierrez-Garcia, Daniel Racoceanu, Fanny L. Casado

“…Abstract Biopsy information and protein Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) levels are the most robust information available to oncologists worldwide to diagnose and decide therapies for prostate cancer patients. However, prostate cancer presents a high risk of recurrence, and the technologies used to evaluate it demand more complex resources. …”
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AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF THE ACTIVE AND PASSIVE POLITICAL BEHAVIOR OF CITIZENS ON GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA by LAMBE EMMANUEL OYEWOLE, HASSAN SEYID ISHOLA, BASHIR OLADIMEJI ABDULRAZAQ

“… Democratic elections are fundamental to the functioning of democratic systems, providing citizens with the opportunity to participate in political decision-making processes. However, in third world countries, the extent and nature of political participation vary widely, influenced by a range of socio-economic, cultural, and institutional factors. …”
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Optimized production and antiviral activity evaluation of recombinant chicken interferon-alpha using an improved Baculovirus expression system by Yuxia Zhang, Wenwen Dong, Feng Li, Kai Meng, Guiming Li, Xiaoyuan Yuan

“…Chicken interferon-alpha (chIFN-α) reportedly has good inhibitory activity against various pathogens. However, its production is often limited by low yields. …”
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Die verwerkliking van die geloof in die kerklike kategese: basisteoretiese perspektiewe by C. J. H. Venter, C. N. van der Merwe

“…The promises of God, however, require a response. The confirmation of faith should lead to the experiencing and realisation of faith. …”
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Lead-induced actin polymerization aggravates neutrophil extracellular trap formation and contributes to vascular inflammation by Qiying Nong, Yanjun Wu, Suhui Liu, Yinyin Tang, Jiayun Wu, Hongmei Huang, Jiaying Hong, Yiru Qin, Ruimei Xu, Wenxia Zhao, Baowei Chen, Zhenlie Huang, Ligang Hu, Na Zhao, Yongshun Huang

“…Previous studies have established neutrophil involvement in Pb-induced cardiovascular injuries; however, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. …”
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Men’s internet sex addiction predicts sexual objectification of women even after taking pornography consumption frequency into account by Pavla Novakova, Edita Chvojka, Anna Ševčíková, Lukas Blinka, Paul Wright, Steven Kane

“…IntroductionProblematic online video pornography consumption is associated with sexual objectification, particularly in male consumers. However, previous studies have not considered that there is a subgroup of internet users whose consumption may become problematic due to their internet sex addiction. …”
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Antimicrobial Activity of <i>Zingiber Officinale</i> and <i>Allium Sativum</i> on some Drug Resistant Bacterial Isolates by S.E. Emmanuel, E.O. Ehinmitan, R.S. Bodunde, J.C. Joseph

“…All tested bacterial were most susceptible to the garlic aqueous extract and showed poor susceptibility to the ginger aqueous extract. However, ginger extracts from the mean zone of inhibition have higher antimicrobial activity when compared to garlic extracts with exception to garlic aqueous extract. …”
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ILO Convenstions and Migrant Workers: Construction of Protection in National Labor Law by Shohib Muslim, Khrisna Hadiwinata, Rizqi Khoirunnisa, Shinta Hadiyantina, Zainal Amin Ayub

“…The private sector, represented by PTKIS, is given broad responsibilities by Law Number 18 of 2017 concerning the placement and protection of Indonesian workers abroad. However, Chapter VI of the law provides protection only during placement and does not include a comprehensive protection system. …”
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Using Mass Timber in Multi-Storey and Non-Residential Construction Projects: Motivations and Barriers for Professionals in Quebec by Baptiste Giorgio, Aline Barlet, Pierre Blanchet, Matheus R. Cabral, Cédric Perez, Adrien Gaudelas

“…As an alternative to steel and concrete in non-residential and multi-storey construction, they represent only 10.2% of buildings four or fewer storeys high, 1% of those five or six storeys high and 4% of those seven to twelve storeys high in Quebec. …”
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Coupling cobalt single-atom catalyst with recyclable LiBr redox mediator enables stable LiOH-based Li-O2 batteries by Kang Huang, Zhixiu Lu, Shilong Dai, Chunyu Cui, Nam Dong Kim, Huilong Fei

“…Consequently, the fabricated LOB demonstrates fewer side reactions, stable energy efficiency (drop rate of 0.10 % per cycle) and long cycle life (300 cycles at 1000 mA/g) under the ambient atmosphere.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬…”
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Understanding the Contributing Factors of School Violence and Intervention Strategies Used in the SADC Region: A Scoping Review Protocol by Gift Khumalo, Nosipho Faith Makhakhe, Bokang Nephtali Lipholo

“…Access to quality education, as per the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) vision is essential for improving the overall economic growth and development of the region. However, this vision is severely hindered by school violence, a pervasive contextual issue across multiple SADC countries. …”
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RESPONSES OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES TO POOR INFRASTRUCTURE IN GOMBE METROPOLIS, NORTH EAST NIGERIA, 1963-2013 by UMAR ZUBAIRU, MISBAHU SA’IDU

“…As such, poor infrastructure has been identified to have negative effect on industrial development as evident in low capacity utilization and collapse of industries. However, response of manufacturers to infrastructure deficiencies is rarely analyzed in most of the literatures. …”
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Laparoscopic and open surgery with D3-lymphadenectomy in patients with left-sided colon cancer: clinical and pathological parallels by P. V. Tsarkov, I. V. Reshetov, I. A. Tulina, A. Yu. Kravchenko, D. N. Fedorov, A. V. Leontyev

“…Similar clinical and pathological results suggest that there is no oncological difference between open and laparoscopic techniques with D3-lymphadenectomy for left-sided colon cancer. However, further studies are required to estimate long-term oncological results.…”
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CHRISTOPANGANISM: A RELIGION IN SEARCH OF RELEVANCE OR A CONTEXTUALIZED CHRISTIANITY IN NIGERIA? by Amos Francis Dike

“…The study discovers that while the early missionaries left their converts battling with African traditional mythology. However, some contemporary Christians/pastors have an approach that can best be described as Christopaganism on order to bridge the gap created by western missionary exploit.Hence, while recognizing the existence of generational curses and magic, some Christian bodiesviews Christopaganismboth as a means of contextualizing Christianity and at the same time finding relevance. …”
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OUTSOURCING OF R&D AND INNOVATION ACTIVITIES IN SMEs: EVIDENCE FROM SLOVENIA by Barbara Bradač Hojnik, Miroslav Rebernik

“…As the results of these activities enable companies to achieve and sustain competitive advantage, it is crucial to manage them properly. As SMEs generally lack internal resources to perform R&D and innovation activities internally, is the outsourcing of these activities a viable solution for them? …”
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Measuring Urban Walkability Index for the Town Centre of Petaling Jaya by Ishak Che Abdullah, Zulkifli Ahmad Zaki, Na'asah Nasrudin, Noraini Omar Chong, Marina Mohd Nor

“…From these studies, scholars have developed walkability index to measure the walkability of a specific areas. However, most of this studies are conducted outside of Malaysia. …”
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THE IMPROVEMENT OF BUSINESS EFFICIENCY THROUGH BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT by Kasim Tatić, Mahir Haračić, Merima Haračić

“…Because of this, increasing business efficiency does not only mean cost reduction and profit increase for investors or owners of the company. Under the term increasing business efficiency, we mean the overall increase in the performance of business operations, including those elements that do not have direct connection with company’s profit. …”
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THE IMPROVEMENT OF BUSINESS EFFICIENCY THROUGH BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT by Kasim Tatić, Mahir Haračić, Merima Haračić

“…Because of this, increasing business efficiency does not only mean cost reduction and profit increase for investors or owners of the company. Under the term increasing business efficiency, we mean the overall increase in the performance of business operations, including those elements that do not have direct connection with company’s profit. …”
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Relationship between deadwood structural diversity and carbon stock along environmental and disturbance gradients in Tropical dry forests by Masanja Sarafina N., Shirima Deo D., Zahabu Eliakimu M.

“…Deadwood is a substantial component of forest ecosystems playing a vital role in maintaining ecosystem health and functioning. …”
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