Enhancing marine composite performance: The role of Cu, Al, and graphene nanofillers in seawater-aged glass fiber epoxy composites by S. Thiru, M. Megahed, Amr Seif, D.A. Hegazy, Amira S. Sakr, Abdel-Halim Saber Salem Said, A.M. Sadoun, Mashhour A. Alazwari, Waleed Mohammed Abdelfattah, I.M.R. Najjar

“…Glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) composites are widely employed in the marine sector for ship hulls and other structures. But, like other fiber composite systems, they are vulnerable to water degradation. …”
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L’intégration des systèmes intensifs de production de lait standard dans le massif jurassien par les filières fromagères AOP by Philippe Jeanneaux

“…Rather than the intensive dairy industry fading away in the face of PDO cheeses, we’re in a situation where the success of the PDO sector has strongly stimulated the agri-industrial sector and enforced dairy processors to reinvent themselves by adopting the production of PDO cheeses or cheeses with a “terroir” image (raclette, for example). …”
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The Integration of Intensive Standard Milk Production Systems in the Jura Mountain Region by PDO Cheese Chains by Philippe Jeanneaux

“…Rather than the intensive dairy industry fading away in the face of PDO cheeses, we’re in a situation where the success of the PDO sector has strongly stimulated the agri-industrial sector and enforced dairy processors to reinvent themselves by adopting the production of PDO cheeses or cheeses with a “terroir” image (raclette, for example). …”
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An Insight into the Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Promotion Activities in the Piedmont Region (Italy) by Barbieri Cinzia

“…As pointed out in the Conclusions, greater knowledge and coordination of the regional promotion activities among the stakeholders (wholesalers, processors -including flavouring companies-, herbalists, pharmacists, final consumers and also public bodies, such as the Piedmont Region) may be useful to increase and evaluate their effectiveness and impact on the examined sector.…”
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Index Method of Evaluating the Performance of Economic Activities by A. Sh. Kamaletdinov, A. A. Ksenofontov

“…The aim of the study is to develop methods for assessing the efficiency of economic sectors and types of economic activity within the boundaries of 85 constituent entities of the Russian Federation and to create a rating of the efficiency of the constituent entities by the type of economic activity “Production and distribution of electricity, gas and water”. …”
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THE SUNFLOWER OIL MARKET IN ROMANIA: TRENDS AND PERSPECTIVES FROM THE PROCESSING INDUSTRY by Mariana CHIVU, Silvius STANCIU

“…The paper provides an analysis of Romania's sunflower oil market from the perspective of sunflower seed agricultural production and oil processors. Romania is a key player in the European sunflower market, covering approximately 29% of the European Union's production and playing a significant role in seed exports. …”
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ASPECTS REGARDING THE EVOLUTION OF THE NUMBER OF OPERATORS IN ORGANIC AGRICULTURE IN ROMANIA AND IN PRAHOVA COUNTY by Anda-Irina ANGELESCU, Ion DONA, Indira Deniz RESIT (ALIM)

“…This paper represents an analysis of how the number of operators in the organic agriculture sector in Romania, in general, and in Prahova County, in particular, has evolved. …”
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Policies Affecting the Efficiency of Beef Production in Alberta: A Supply Chain Analysis by Derek Brewin

“…As some of the output and byproducts of the grain production sector provide feed for cattle, policies meant to support the grain sector may be indirectly influencing the beef sector significantly — for good and bad. …”
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Policies Affecting the Efficiency of Beef Production in Alberta: A Supply Chain Analysis by Derek Brewin

“…As some of the output and byproducts of the grain production sector provide feed for cattle, policies meant to support the grain sector may be indirectly influencing the beef sector significantly — for good and bad. …”
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The processing of agricultural raw materials in improving human development in WAEMU countries by Koffi Célestin N’goran

“…It also analyses the link between the agricultural sector and the well-being of producers in the eight countries. …”
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Research Framework and Anticipated Results of Key Technologies for Distributed Certificate-less Network Identity Systems by ZHANG Xiaosong, CAO Sheng, LU Tianbo, YANG Kun, GUI Xun, XIE Guotao, NIU Weina

“…The research not only helps mitigate risks associated with centralized management but also supports the development of the national digital economy, serving identity authentication needs in various sectors such as industry, energy, and vehicular networks, promoting the construction of a community of shared future in cyberspace.…”
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How quality conventions shape the governance of the dairy value chains of Senegal by Serena Ferrari, Guillaume Duteurtre, Christian Corniaux

“…Conclusions: Our study highlights the indirect power that downstream actors (consumers) have on upstream actors (producers) via strategies (normalization) implemented by actors operating in an intermediate segment of the chain (processors). In other words, it shows that consumers, through their purchasing preferences, are playing a key role in the development of the local livestock sector. …”
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The competitive landscape in transitioning countries: the example of the Armenian wine industry by Linda Bitsch, Barbara Richter, Jon H. Hanf

“…One can assume that the markets had been highly attractive and many newcomers must have been interested in entering the market, due to fewer market participants, i.e. processors and retailers, but numerous farmers are engaged in the commodity production. …”
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Opportunities and Challenges for Market Oriented Lupin (Lupinus spp.) Production in Ethiopia by Likawent Yeheyis, Andrew Sergeant, Matthew Nelson, David Mcnaughton, Heather Sanders

“…In addition, production of sweet lupin in Ethiopia should be focused on the commercial farming sector and the marketing should be through the large-scale processors or direct to large-scale livestock producers.…”
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Transformative trends: commercial platforms revolutionizing rice farming in Nigeria's agricultural value chain by Mayowa Saheed Sanusi, Odewole Michael Mayokun, Musliu Olushola Sunmonu, Suleiman Yerima, Dare Mobolaji, Joshua Olanrewaju Olaoye

“…This review explores recent advancements in Nigeria's rice farming sector, focusing on the integration of digitalization within the agricultural value chain. …”
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Farmers, Milk Prices and Rural Indignation by Michael N. Cardwell

“…This paper will first set these protests against the legal background, with specific reference to the deregulation of the dairy sector in the 1990s, actions taken by the competition authorities and recent statutory intervention in the groceries supply chain. …”
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Femmes et transformation artisanale des poissons pélagiques au Sénégal : un secteur à bout de souffle by El Hadj Bara Dème, El Hadji Sow, Lovelie Licette, Nogaye Dia, Pierre Failler

“…The method consisted of compiling and analyzing statistical data on the supply of raw material to women processors, and collecting qualitative information from fisheries stakeholders on the situation of the sector. …”
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Mapping and Analysis of the Sorghum Value Chain in Tehuledere District, Amhara Region, Ethiopia by Wondale Habtamu Teferi

“…The proposed solutions are the cooperation of different actors, higher levels of investment in R&D, better extension services, private sector engagement, encouraging legislation, and infrastructure development to overcome institutional weaknesses. …”
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Is a viable hemp industry in Florida’s future? by Trent Blare, Martha Rivera, Fredy H. Ballen, Zachary Brym

“…Better coordination between regulators, processors, financial institutions, research and Extension services, and the retail sector to build confidence, harmonize policies, and lower transaction costs would help the industry flourish and ensure growers, consumers, and hemp-related enterprises can benefit from this emerging market. …”
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Is a viable hemp industry in Florida’s future? by Trent Blare, Martha Rivera, Fredy H. Ballen, Zachary Brym

“…Better coordination between regulators, processors, financial institutions, research and Extension services, and the retail sector to build confidence, harmonize policies, and lower transaction costs would help the industry flourish and ensure growers, consumers, and hemp-related enterprises can benefit from this emerging market. …”
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