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Decentralized Finance Social Media Profiles
Emerging technologies in the digital context can favor industrial sector firms in their aim to improve their performance. Digitalization is mainly expressed through the utilization of big data that originate from various sources. Blockchain technology has led to the extended adoption of capitalization of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) services, such as cryptocurrency trade platforms.
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  • 19 Oct 2023
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Design Assist
Design Assist is the procurement method by which, prior to completion of design, a construction contract may be awarded on a best value basis pursuant to which a contractor provides design assistance to the architect or engineer of record through a design professional separately retained by the contractor.
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  • 08 Nov 2022
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Telework Implications and Leadership on Workforce Sustainability
Effective e-leadership can enhance organizational workforce sustainability and is assessed as an opportunity for teleworking.
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  • 20 Nov 2023
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Seasonal Tips for Ordering Domestic Heating Oil
Planning ahead is key when it comes to ordering domestic heating oil. To save money and ensure timely delivery, consider ordering during the warmer months when demand is lower and prices are often cheaper. Monitor your oil levels regularly, especially as winter approaches, and take advantage of bulk ordering or price-lock options from suppliers. Scheduling deliveries before the winter rush can help avoid delays and ensure you’re well-prepared for the colder months. Additionally, regular servicing of your heating system ensures optimal efficiency and prevents last-minute breakdowns.
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  • 12 Sep 2024
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Methods of Analyzing Economic Development and Environmental Challenges
Economic growth and environmental sustainability issues have gained traction in academic literature. These two themes are all the more interesting because they are related to sustainable development policies. Economic growth is supposed to reduce unemployment, hunger, social inequalities, malnutrition, and poverty. However, according to several researchers, the link between economic development and environmental degradation reports an interdependence, thus threatening the quality of the environment.
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  • 29 May 2023
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X12 Document List
The following is a list of the approved EDI ANSI X12 documents for EDI version 4 Release 1 (004010).
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  • 02 Nov 2022
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Oil, Gas and Transport Industries in Russian Arctic
Russia’s raw hydrocarbon potential is described by specific features such as regional uneven development, underdevelopment of infrastructure in promising production areas, and the accumulation of significant oil and gas volumes in the offshore areas.
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  • 28 Nov 2023
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Counterfeit Medicines Online
The online distribution of counterfeit medicines has been growing during the last decades. The role of Internet as an unregulated medicine market is the main reasons behind this phenomenon, especially the effectiveness of “spam” as a tool for advertising and promoting these products. Websites and social media are new powerful instruments that organized criminal groups could exploit to conduct their illicit businesses. The spread of this emerging threat worldwide poses a very high risk for the health and safety of unaware consumers.
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  • 11 Nov 2022
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Profit Maximization for Carsharing Services
This research considers building a dynamic model of profit maximization for a carsharing system and its verification based on the case of implementing such a system in Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan. The region, bounded by the administrative boundaries of Astana, was divided into subregions that covered the region with regular hexagons placed side by side.
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  • 31 Jul 2023
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Real-Life Synchromodality Challenges
The concept of synchromodality was built considering the collaboration of shippers and logistic service providers to enable real-time switching between transport modes and mode-free transport bookings, encouraging more flexible and sustainable freight transportation. 
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  • 12 Jan 2024
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E-Commerce Development and Green Technology Innovation
Green technology innovation (GTI) is critical for economic development and environmental protection. A heterogeneity analysis demonstrates that the NEDC policy’s influence on GTI is more pronounced in larger cities with a higher degree of marketization and increased levels of human capital. Moreover, the NEDC policy exhibits spatial spillover effects, supporting GTI advancement in both local cities and neighboring regions.
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  • 18 Sep 2023
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Geoparks and International Dark Sky Parks
In the digital age, effective website promotion plays a pivotal role in attracting visitors to alternative forms of tourism. Geopark websites adeptly promote geotourism through a diverse array of digital tools, with the potential for minor enhancements. In contrast, the majority of dark sky park websites exhibit limited visibility in the promotion of astronomical tourism. These identified criteria and results serve as crucial benchmarks for optimizing the websites of UNESCO Global Geoparks and International Dark Sky Parks, thus ensuring the comprehensive fulfillment of established promotional standards for alternative tourism destinations.
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  • 26 Jan 2024
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Socioeconomic, Demographic and Technological Factors' Effects on Accidents
To effectively prevent fatal accidents, it is crucial to develop strategies grounded in a thorough understanding of the various contributing factors. These encompass a range of elements from human behavior and vehicle malfunctions to environmental conditions and broader macrosocioeconomic influences. Extensive research has demonstrated a mutual coordination between road transportation and economics, highlighting how economic status can influence regional disparities in crash occurrences. This underscores the importance of considering a diverse array of factors in devising comprehensive accident prevention strategies.
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  • 26 Jan 2024
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Energy Structure Optimization for Eco-Efficiency
Increasing environmental pollution, resource depletion, and climate change have led to policymakers paying increased attention to the environmental and ecological impacts of economic activities.
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  • 26 Sep 2023
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Real Estate Valuations with Small Dataset
In real estate markets, accuracy in property valuations is a fundamental element for making informed decisions and effective investment strategies. The complex dynamics that characterize real estate markets, together with the high differentiation of properties, make the adoption of advanced approaches crucial to obtaining accurate valuations.
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  • 08 Feb 2024
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Heritage and Artificial Neural Networks
The classification of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites (WHS) is essential for promoting sustainable tourism and ensuring the long-term conservation of cultural and natural heritage sites. Therefore, two commonly used techniques for classification problems, multilayer perceptron (MLP) and radial basis function (RBF) neural networks, were utilized to define the pros and cons of their applications.
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  • 08 Sep 2023
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Data Science Solutions on the Company Turnover
The application of data science solutions, which involves extracting meaningful insights from vast amounts of data, has shown a significant impact on company revenues.
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  • 27 Oct 2023
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Best Websites to Find Book Writers for Hire
Professional book writers for hire! Expertly crafting captivating stories, engaging content, and polished manuscripts tailored to your vision
  • 408
  • 12 Sep 2024
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Guide of Search Engine Optimization
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a fundamental component of digital marketing that focuses on improving a website's visibility on search engines. With millions of websites vying for attention, effective SEO strategies can significantly enhance organic traffic, drive conversions, and boost brand awareness.
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  • 31 Oct 2024
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Harnessing Big Data and Artificial Intelligence for Entrepreneurial Innovation: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategic Implications
Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are transforming the entrepreneurial landscape by reshaping how start-ups and established firms ideate, operate, and compete. This entry explores the intersection of these technologies with entrepreneurship, highlighting how they enhance decision-making, customer insights, and operational efficiency. While the benefits are substantial, integrating these technologies presents challenges related to data ethics, privacy, algorithmic bias, sustainability, accessibility, and implementation complexity. Through analysis of current literature, critical perspectives, and illustrative case studies, this entry emphasises the need for strategic alignment, ethical considerations, and adaptive organisational cultures. The entry contributes to existing research by synthesising trends, critiquing over-optimistic narratives, and suggesting a conceptual framework for future empirical inquiry.
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  • 15 Aug 2025
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