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Empirical evidence on how perceived reward gaps undermine professionalism among university faculty through dual psychological pathways
Teacher professionalism is fundamentally about internalizing and enacting core values through self-regulation. Yet, under pressures like the "up-or-out" system and academic "involution", this professionalism is being…
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Government funding and micro and small scale enterprises performance in Kogi state, Nigeria
Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) play a vital role in employment generation and economic development in Nigeria. However, inadequate access to finance remains a major challenge limiting their growth, sustainability,…
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Sustainable Utilization of Agricultural Sugar Substrates for Bioethanol Production
Optimization of fermentation conditions is essential for the sustainable conversion of agricultural sugar resources into bioethanol. In this study, the effects of pH and urea concentration on ethanol production from two…
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Liquidity Risk, Capital Structure, and Financial Performance: A Panel Analysis of Nigerian Deposit Money Banks
This study examines the impact of liquidity risk and leverage on the financial performance of listed Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria from 2013 to 2022. Using panel data from all 15 listed DMBs on the Nigerian…
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The effect of Foreign direct investment and carbon dioxide on technological Innovations: Worldwide evidence from 180 countries
This study examines the effect of carbon dioxide, energy consumption and foreign direct investment on technological innovations in 180 countries of the world from 1980 to 2019. By employing panel quantile regression,…
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Cost-Benefit, Energy Sustainability and Technological Assessment of Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Nigeria’s Agricultural and Waste-to-Energy Systems
This study examines the cost-benefit, energy sustainability, and technological implications of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in Nigeria's agricultural and waste-to-energy (WTE) systems. AI technologies are…
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The role of technological innovations and ICT in reducing Greenhouse gas emission: Evidence from the Belt and Road initiative countries
Climate change is a global problem and its rapid increase with negative and irretrievable consequences in all sectors of the economy is linked to greenhouse gas emissions. Such an increase in greenhouse gas and carbon…
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Academicians' Perceptions on Environmental Accounting and Reporting towards Firm Value Creation
Traditional accounting assumptions have been seriously challenged by growing environmental awareness, stakeholder participation, and academicians' attention to how humans influence the environment. As a result,…
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Anaerobic Co-digestion of Cow Dung and Food Waste for Enhanced Biogas Production and Digestate Valorization as a Soil Amendment
The potential of organic wastes like cattle dung (CD) and food waste (FW) to produce renewable bio-gas from anaerobic digestion (AD) was investigated using three small batch digesters under 30 days of retention time.…
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Resilience of Beneficial Plant-Microbe Interactions in a Changing Global Climate: Emerging Concepts and Future Prospects
Climate change is intensifying both abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, and heat and biotic stresses from pathogens and pests, collectively threatening global food production. These environmental pressures…
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The Impact of Energy Consumption, Energy Efficiency, and Technological Advancements on CO2 Emissions in Belt and Road Countries
Rising economic activities, industrialization, and production raise energy demand, and the increased use of energy from fossil fuels has a negative impact on environmental quality. Due to their higher energy density,…
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How Information Cues Influence Online Sales of Health Supplements: An Empirical Dual-Path Study Based on the ELM Model
This study explores the influence of external cues on the online sales of health supplements and further investigates the moderating role of supplement type in this relationship. Drawing upon cue utilization theory,…
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Budgeting for Agility: A Cross-Sectoral Analysis of Fiscal Flexibility, Forecast Accuracy, and AI Integration in Corporate and Public Financial Systems
Traditional static budgeting models are increasingly inadequate in environments marked by volatility, technological disruption, and fiscal uncertainty. Budget flexibility—the capacity to reallocate resources…
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Digital Transformation Empowers Green Innovation in Manufacturing: Strategic Synergy and Implementation Pathways of Geely Group
Confronted by the dual imperatives of global carbon neutrality commitments and digital transformation trends, compounded by China’s “dual carbon” strategy and digital technological revolution, manufacturing enterprises…
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Cross-border Mergers & Acquisitions and Institutional Integration: Path Selection and Implementation in Geely’s Internationalization Strategy
During the current phase of global adjustment, cross-border mergers and acquisitions by emerging market multinational enterprises face institutional frictions and legitimacy challenges. Over 15 years, Geely has achieved…
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Cultural transformation and social sustainability among Pakhtun internally displaced families
This study examines the implications of rural-to-urban migration for social, cultural, and economic sustainability among Pakhtun migrant families in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Using a qualitative research design,…
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Sustainability Assessment of the Cultural and Economic Symbiotic System of Yunnan Torch Festival
The Yunnan Torch Festival is an important traditional festival for the Yi and other ethnic minorities, representing both cultural heritage and cultural tourism resources. However, commercialization driven by tourism…
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Catch-up and Beyond Catch-up in the Context of Windows of Opportunity: Theoretical Origins and Research advances
With the rapid transformation of global technology and industry, as well as the development of economic globalization, analyzing how latecomers catch up with incumbents has become a unique perspective for scholars to…
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Cotton Stalk and Tea Residue Biochar as Organic Amendments to Boost Maize Performance
Soil degradation and declining crop productivity are major challenges in modern agriculture, especially in areas with intensive farming and limited access to synthetic fertilizers. The use of organic waste materials as…
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Research on the Impact of Green Technological Innovation on Enterprise Internationalization: Mediated by Sustainable Development Performance
Against the backdrop of stringent global environmental governance and rising sustainability demands, green technology innovation has emerged as a pivotal strategic driver for firms seeking international expansion. Using…