Forecast of the Dynamics of the Number of Russian Banks Until 2025 by D. S. Rukavishnikov

“…In view of the constant reduction and consolidation of Russian financial and credit organizations, the issue of studying the dynamics of the number of the Russian banking system is becoming topical.The purpose of the study is to determine the dynamics of the development of the Russian banking sector, and also to build a forecast of the number of financial and credit organizations until 2025.In the course of the research, general scientific methods of management theory, expert, statistical and comparative analysis were applied.The article analyzes the number of Russian financial and credit institutions and regional binding, as well as the methods of reorganization used. …”
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Assessment of the Benefits of the ISO/IEC 42001 AI Management System: Insights from Selected Brazilian Logistics Experts: An Empirical Study by Alanna Oeiras da Costa Mazzinghy, Raurielly Maria dos Santos e Silva, Reimison Moreira Fernandes, Edney Dias Batista, Ailson Renan Santos Picanço, Nathália Jucá Monteiro, Daniel Meireles de Amorim, Brenda de Farias Oliveira Cardoso, Jonhatan Magno Norte da Silva, Vitor William Batista Martins

“…(1) Background: This study aimed to analyze and rank the benefits of adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the logistics area, considering the opinions of professionals working in the Brazilian logistics sector through the implementation of ISO/IEC 42001. (2) Methods: The procedures adopted included a literature review to identify the benefits of the use and the application of a survey aimed at professionals in the logistics sector. …”
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Application of fourth industrial technologies: a case of Zimbabwe's mines by Alouis Chilunjika

“…These technologies are crucial in enhancing productivity, efficiency, safety, decision making and cost reduction in Zimbabwe's mining sector. However, the study established that the implementation and adoption of 4IR technologies in Zimbabwe's mining sector needs to be improved because of a lack of capital, the absence of digital infrastructure, resource immobility, and the unavailability of necessary talent and skills, among others. …”
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Food waste and loss management in HORECA: The 5C’s route guidance by Maria Torrejon Ramos, María-Sonia Medina-Salgado, Marta Ortiz-de-Urbina-Criado

“…Furthermore, they present the 5C’s Route Guidance, which emphasises the importance of context, raising consciousness, identifying circular models by connecting the different stages of the supply chain, and creating sustainability-oriented methods, models and products, to collectively facilitate the reduction of food waste and loss. …”
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Assessment of Carbon Neutrality Performance of Buildings Using EPD-Certified Korean Construction Materials by Seongjo Wang, Sungho Tae

“…Achieving carbon neutrality in the building sector is essential for addressing the global climate crisis. …”
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Comparative analysis of standalone and desiccant dehumidifier systems using SSLC in UAE residential buildings: A case study by Ahmad Abdalla, Md Islam, Isam Janajreh

“…The UAE's hot climate has led to a critical dependency on air conditioning, with the building sector consuming nearly 90 % of the country's electricity, 80 % of which is attributed to cooling. …”
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From pollution to progress: a decomposition analysis of decoupling performance for industrial pollution in China by Huan Zheng, Hongchen Zhang, Yuan Qian, Yuan Qian, Zan Chen, Zan Chen, Lin Zhao, Lin Zhao, Sulian Wang

“…China’s industrial sector drives economic growth but exacerbates energy-environment conflicts, posing challenges to sustainable development. …”
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THE ROLE OF BANK SYARIAH INDONESIAN (BSI) IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF FARMERS IN TOLOWATA VILLAGE, AMBALAWI DISTRICT, BIMA REGENCY by Nuralfulailah Nuralfulailah, Rafiuddin Rafiuddin, Syarif Hidayatullah

“…This study uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques are carried out through in-depth interviews, non-participatory observation, and documentation studies, with data validation through source and method triangulation techniques. …”
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A Column-Generation-Based Exact Algorithm to Solve the Full-Truckload Vehicle-Routing Problem by Toygar Emre, Rizvan Erol

“…This study addresses a specialized variant of the full-truckload delivery problem inspired by a Turkish logistics firm that operates in the liquid transportation sector. An exact algorithm is proposed for the relevant problem, to which no exact approach has been applied before. …”
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Development and Validation of a Methodology for Predicting Fuel Consumption and Emissions Generated by Light Vehicles Based on Clustering of Instantaneous and Cumulative Vehicle Po... by Paúl Alejandro Montúfar Paz, Julio Cesar Cuisano

“…In the global context, transportation contributes 26% of the total CO₂ emissions, with land transport responsible for 92% of the emissions within the sector. Given this significant contribution to climate change, it is crucial to quantify vehicular impacts to implement effective mitigation strategies. …”
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The powerless bosses: the working day experience of bicycle messengers and its impact on their identities and wellbeing by Iben Østin Hjelle, Helle Nordrum, Julian-Werner Wentzeck, Ali Teymoori

“…Abstract Background Bicycle messengers in the online food delivery sector typically work on an on-demand basis, have digitally mediated relationships with their employer, and have very limited labor rights. …”
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Durability characteristics of geopolymer concrete produced using gold ore tailings along with recycled coarse aggregates by Eshwarayya Bolluru Lokesha, Mangalpady Aruna, Sandi Kumar Reddy

“…Abstract The Gold Ore Tailings (GOTs) are one of the major waste materials in the mining sector. The disposal of these tailings could be a problem for human health and a major environmental concern for several years. …”
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Adoption of Industry 4.0 Technologies and Company Competitiveness: Case Studies from a Post-Transition Economy by Marta Götz, Barbara Jankowska

“…The fourth industrial revolution emphasizes "the race to the top", giving priority to quality rather than cost reduction as a method of improving competitiveness and, since it implies the emergence of connected companies, truly linked with each other, the disappearance of clear boundaries between them. …”
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Intelligent Transformation: The Invisible Shield Against Corporate Credit Risk by Yang Li, Liangrong Song, Yashan Peng, Jianjia He

“…This study seeks to analyze whether intelligent transformation, a significant trend in current organization development, might serve as a novel method for mitigating credit risk. We employ panel data from 1533 listed enterprises in China’s manufacturing sector to investigate how intelligent transformation influences credit risk empirically. …”
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Spatial Modelling Analysis for Potential Expansion of Cipanas City Candidate Area as Autonomous City by Lili Somantri

“…Based on the results, recommendations include infrastructure improvements, economic sector diversification, tourism promotion, and disaster risk reduction activities. …”
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Policy recommendations for community empowerment in climate change adaptation: A study of the Go Green Pandawara Group campaign in Support of SDG 13 Climate Action by Harmono Fendi, Nurhamzah Fachrizal

“…This campaign focuses on raising public awareness about the importance of climate change adaptation efforts through concrete actions such as reforestation, waste management, and carbon footprint reduction. The method used in this research is a qualitative approach with case study analysis. …”
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Evaluating Evidence-Based Ecosystems-Based Adaptation for Food Security Assembly (EBAFOSA) and Nasarawa State University (NSUK) Initiatives: Decarbonization, Clean Cooking Energy P... by Richard Munang

“… Background: This article examines the enterprise-focused efforts of the Ecosystems-Based Adaptation for Food Security Assembly (EBAFOSA) and Nasarawa State University (NSUK) in decarbonizing the domestic energy sector, particularly in Nigeria, while drawing lessons applicable at the continental level. …”
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Understanding the rise in drug mortality rates among black Americans in the 2010s: Associations with county-level construction job shares in the United States by Sehun Oh, Manuel Cano, Trenette Clark Goings

“…Given the increasing participation of Black workforce in the construction sector during the 2010s—a sector that typically offers livable wages without requiring college degrees—this study examines whether changes in the concentration of local construction sector jobs are associated with variations in drug mortality among Black Americans across U.S. counties. …”
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Methodology for Assessing and Implementing Financial Technologies in Kazakhstan by Zh. S. Almabekova, G. N. Jaxybekova

“…In the context of the rapid digital transformation of Kazakhstan’s economy, financial technologies (FinTech) have become a key factor in modernizing the financial sector. The study aims to develop a comprehensive methodology for assessing and implementing FinTech in Kazakhstan’s financial sector, as well as analyzing their impact on economic performance and operational efficiency. …”
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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INNOVATIVE MANAGEMENT IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY ENTERPRISES IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA - CURRENT STATE, BARRIERS, POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS by Veronica PRISACARU, Olga STRAINU

“…Thus, even if more and more enterprises are advocating for the combination of different types of innovations (a fact positively appreciated), the reduction in the number of innovative enterprises induces the reasoning that the sector does not sufficiently capitalize on innovation as a performance factor. …”
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