System dynamics for social good by Paulo Gonçalves

“…Abstract Paper aims This paper portrays three examples of system dynamics modes applied to social good. Originality System dynamics has a strong tradition of applied research addressing complex social issues ranging from world and urban dynamics to the spread of infectious diseases. …”
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Extending the POLCA production control system with centralized job release by Sílvio Carmo-Silva, Nuno Fernandes, Matthias Thürer, Luís Pinto Ferreira

“…Thus, the paper aims at investigating the performance impact of incorporating centralized job release into POLCA, in high-variety make-to-order production. Originality This has not been investigated before. …”
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Measuring early care and education quality in Peru: Validation of the CLASS toddler by Marta Dormal

“…Confirmatory factor analyses showed that the measure’s original framework had acceptable model fit with minor adjustments. …”
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Andexanet alfa: trials just leave us with more questions by Richard J. Buka

“…In this perspective, I reflect on some of the key criticisms of the trial and the implications for its interpretation.…”
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Black feminism and Artificial Intelligence: the possibilities and limitations of contesting discriminatory AI from a critical social theory perspective by Laura Schelenz

“…This paper takes a closer look at the application of Black feminism as a critical social theory, which originated as a theory protesting the oppression of Black women as a group in the United States. …”
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From Anaxagoras to Albert the Great: The Latency of Forms and the Active Power of Matter in the Middle Ages by Nadia Bray

“…This study explores the doctrine of the latency of forms in the Middle Ages, with a particular focus on Albert the Great’s elaboration through his theory of inchoatio formarum. The doctrine, whose origins date back to Anaxagoras and was further developed in the Arabic philosophical tradition, posits that matter contains all the manifest qualities of substances, though in a latent form. …”
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Export Barriers for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises: A Literature Review based on Leonidou's Model by Vijay Narayanan

“…Contribution & Value Added: The originality of this work is in creating a framework of barriers and finding solutions to some of the identified barriers …”
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The impacts of perceived overqualification on employee performance: A case of chefs by Gökhan ONAT, Duygu Eren

“…Some of these variables originate from individuals, while others are caused by external factors. …”
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Application of the Concept of Saṅkhāra (Mental Formation) in Theravāda Buddhist Psychology for Reducing Human Mental Suffering in Modern Life by Ven. Vimala (Dhammapāragu)

“…This paper critically evaluates the concept of saṅkhāra within early Theravāda Buddhist knowledge, addressing gaps in prior studies by Bandusena Wickranmasinghe Dadanayaka and Venerable Nodhiñana, who primarily emphasize the doctrinal and causal aspects of saṅkhāra without substantial engagement with its psychological implications. This research focuses on saṅkhāra’s role as “mental formations” integral to the cycle of dependent origination, particularly its connections with processes of becoming and rebirth and its profound impact on meditation practices. …”
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Chain of custody and corporate internal investigations: possibilities, enforceability and procedural consequences of its violation by Túlio Felippe Xavier Januário

“…Which are the eventual implications of its violation when it is intended to present these elements in a future criminal procedure? …”
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Standing finansowy spółek groszowych notowanych na Giełdzie Papierów Wartościowych w Warszawie by Magdalena Lesiak

“…Originality/value: The article is a study on the results of research in the area of the financial condition of penny companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.…”
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Slovenian Public Libraries in 2010 by Gorazd Vodeb

“…Research limitation:  The average value of performance indicators is presented.      Originality/practical implications:  Results can be used for monitoring public library development. …”
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AI-Generated Artwork as a Modern Interpretation of Historical Paintings by Wai Yie Leong

“…The results of this study highlighted the role of AI as a transformative tool in art, education, and exhibition, while also addressing the ethical implications of AI in recreating significant artworks…”
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Writing the literature review for empirical papers by Davi Nakano, Jorge Muniz Jr.

“…The literature review plays the fundamental role of unveiling the theory, or theories, that underpin the paper argument, sets its limits, and defines and clarifies the main concepts that will be used in the empirical sections of the text. Originality Most papers and books focus on literature review as full articles (systematic reviews, meta analyses and critical analyses) or dissertation, chapters, this paper is focused on literature review for an empirical article. …”
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What Lies Beyond – The Frontier and the Creation of the Monstrous by Marko Lukić

“…Space represents a crucial component in the process of analyzing and understanding literature and the various cultural implications that literature is more often than not exposed to. …”
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A relationship model for factors influencing knowledge transfer between NPD teams by Alejandro Germán Frank, Néstor Fabián Ayala, Mariano Corso, José Luis Duarte Ribeiro

“…Abstract Paper aims To define a model that describes the relationship among the main factors influencing knowledge transfer (KT) between new product development (NPD) teams. Originality We offer a systemic vision of the relationship between the KT factors. …”
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Analysing humanities scholars’ data seeking behaviour patterns using Ellis' model by Wenqi Li, Pengyi Zhang, Jun Wang

“…It also provides practical implications for system design and humanities data curation.…”
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Organizational factors influencing project success: an assessment in the automotive industry by Izabela Andressa Machado dos Santos, Gladys Dorotea Cacsire Barriga, Daniel Jugend, Paulo Augusto Cauchick-Miguel

“…This work aims to assess organizational factors that influence project success in automotive firms. Originality Few studies have analyzed the integrated relationship between organizational factors and project success. …”
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From Carbon Footprints to Competitive Edges: Analyzing Environmental Efficiency in Aviation by Zehra Vildan Serin, Oya Öztürk

“…Purpose: This study conducts a comprehensive analysis of environmental efficiency in the aviation industry, focusing on 19 global airline companies employing diverse business models.Methodology: Utilizing Data Envelopment Analysis for 2017 to 2022, the research quantifies efficiency levels based on input and output variables, including Fuel Consumption, Revenue Passenger Kilometers, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Total Income.Findings: Noteworthy findings reveal that Alaska Airlines (VRS=1), Lufthansa (VRS=1), Spirit Airlines (VRS=1), and Delta Air Lines (VRS=1) consistently operated at the environmental efficiency frontier, showcasing a proportional relationship between input and output values.Originality: The dynamic nature of the aviation industry, coupled with the economic implications of environmental initiatives, necessitates a nuanced understanding of airlines' sustainability efforts. …”
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AHP in nonlinear scaling: from two-envelope problem to modeling by predictors by Stan Lipovetsky

“…Abstract Paper aims Extending the AHP abilities to new areas from explaining the famous Two-Envelope paradox to finding priorities as functions of auxiliary variables is suggested. Originality The proposed innovative and advantageous approach permits to find the non-constant priorities via regression modeling for the exponential or Cobb-Douglas production functions. …”
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