Academic Articles & Research Papers

COVID-19 Stress and Teachers Well-Being: The Mediating Role of Sense of Coherence and Resilience

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many professions with short-, medium-, and long-term consequences. Hence, this study examined the mediating role of sense of coherence (SOC) and resilience in the relation to COVID-19 stres...

The impact of assistance on poverty and food security in a fragile and protracted-crisis context: the case of West Bank and Gaza Strip

This paper assesses the impact of assistance on the wellbeing of Palestinian households. The impact evaluation analysis uses a difference-in-difference approach for the treatment of sample selection bias. The paper uses data from the 2013 a...

Evolution of Value Added Chains in Asia Pacific Region and Opportunities for Russia

This paper examines the changing patterns of transnational value chains in the Asia-Pacific region. The methodology is based on the analysis of data extracted from the OECD – WTO Trade in Value Added Database (2016). The study demonstrates ...

Social Security and Fighting Poverty in Tunisia

The objective of this study was to examine the role of social security in fighting poverty in Metlaoui, Tunisia, using survey data collected between July 2012 and January 2014, covering 200 poor households. We used questionnaire data, which...

Competition Law in India: Perspectives

How do Tourists Perceive Risk and Develop Travel Preparedness? Influence of Destination Attributes and Knowledge

This study explores how destination attributes, such as accessibility, natural attractions, facilities, and disaster knowledge, influence tourists' risk perceptions, ultimately shaping their travel preparedness. Data were collected through ...

Addressing Stakeholder Concerns Regarding the Effective Use of Bio-Based and Biodegradable Plastics

Bio-based and biodegradable materials have the potential to replace traditional petroleum-based plastics across a range of products and contribute to a more circular economy. However, the uptake of these materials will not succeed unless co...

Evaluation of a distribution model for a new beer company production site

Ambev dominates the beer market in Brazil with a 70% share. The group formed in the 1990s by the merger of the two largest companies in the industry at the time, Brahma and Antarctica. Even with new entrants in the market AmBev kept growi...

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Assessing the preparedness of Nigeria’s diagnostic and laboratory infrastructure for Mpox surveillance and response

Abstract Nigeria has recorded recurrent Mpox outbreaks since the 1970s, with the most recent resurgence underscoring weaknesses in the country’s diagnostic and laboratory infrastructure. Despite improvements in molecular diagnostics, such a...

Research Progress of Composite Phase Change Thermal Storage Materials

A phase change material is a popular functional material, and owing to its high heat storage density, maintains a constant temperature during the process of storing and releasing energy, or is stable within a certain temperature range, whic...

Cost Optimisation of Supply Chains in the Food Industry: Cost Function Modelling

The food industry faces complex challenges in managing supply chains, significantly affecting operational performance and costs. This paper explores the critical factors influencing the efficiency of food supply chains, such as product pe...

An integrated vehicle routing model to optimize agricultural products distribution in retail chains

The Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) represents a thoroughly investigated domain within operations research, yielding substantial cost savings in global transportation. The fundamental objective of the VRP is to determine the optimal route pla...

New Product Launch Proficiency and Performance in MSMEs: Mediation Effects of Product Innovation

Background: The creative industries (culinary, fashion, and crafts) are growing rapidly and have become a magnet for investment and a pillar of Central Java's economy. Many Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the culinary, fashi...

Human capital and the informal economy as asymmetric drivers of the ecological footprint in Bangladesh

Abstract This article assesses the impact of the shadow economy on Bangladesh’s ecological footprint and how this association is influenced by the country’s level of human capital. Using annual data from 1994 to 2020, it employs both the Li...

Changes in the inflation expectations of consumers and professionals during the Russian invasion of Ukraine: The case of Ukraine and Poland

We use causal inference analysis with Bayesian structural time series modelling to identify the changes in the direction and amplitude of Ukrainian and Polish consumer and professional inflation expectations after the outbreak of war in Ukr...

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Carbon neutralization frontier tracking

This systematic study on the international research trends in carbon neutrality underscores its critical role in combating global warming and advancing sustainable development. By leveraging the “Web of Science Core Collection” databases an...

Understanding the relationship: Financial inclusion's influence on bank stability in emerging economies

This study examines the impact of financial inclusion on bank stability across 36 emerging economies, utilizing bank-level data from over 1,500 commercial banks spanning the period 2004 to 2023. Despite the recognized benefits of financial ...

Impact Of Mudharabah And Murabaha Financing On Real Sector Growth In Asean Developing Countries

This research aims to analyze whether mudharabah and murabaha financing have an impact on maximizing real sector growth in Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam. The method used in this research is quantitative with a descriptive-associ...