Balancing economic growth and environmental conservation through the optimization of rail transit routes for sustainable development by Yinjie He, Xinran Liu, Edward Sun, Dafang Wu

“…Abstract Drawing from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this study offers a framework for optimizing rail transit routes, balancing economic benefits with environmental preservation. …”
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Complexe de sécurité ouest-méditerranéen : externalisation et sécurisation de la migration by Abdennour Benantar

“…Using an analytical framework drawing on the various theoretical approaches to international relations (realist, liberal, constructivist and security studies… including the contribution of the Copenhagen school), this paper examines three major elements. …”
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Exploring the Idiosyncrasy of Pentecostal Distinctiveness in Engaging the Hearts and Minds of the Emerging Generation by Kwasi Atta-Agyapong

“…It has further emphasized the need for intentional investment in the next generation, equipping them to navigate the clash of cultures and uncertainties of the contemporary world. Drawing from existing literature and critical analysis, the research has underscored the role of Pentecostal leadership and churches in shaping the hearts and minds of young people, preparing them to fulfill the Missio-Dei in diverse cultural contexts. …”
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Sequence, gaze, and modal semantics: modal verb selection in German permission inquiries by Zinken Jörg, Mack Christina

“…Our data are video-recordings of everyday face-to-face interaction, which we analyze sequentially, drawing on interactional-linguistic methods. We find that local sequential context and aspects of visible turn-design systematically enter into the accomplishment of deontic meaning. (1) Position of the modal inquiry within a course of action informs verb selection: speakers select kann to nominate an action as coming “out of the blue” and initiating a new course of action; darf to nominate an action as sequentially occasioned: a solution to an already known-in-common problem. (2) Bodily behavior (gaze, body posture) guides the interpretation of modal flavor, moving a kann-inquiry towards a deontic or a circumstantial interpretation, and moving a darf-inquiry towards a deontic or a bouletic interpretation. …”
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Finding solutions to problems that never existed: a case study of co-creation in the municipality of the future by Anja K. Ruess, Ruth Müller

“…Our analysis focuses on an initiative that aimed to include citizens into the development of smart city technologies. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork and qualitative interviews, we discuss the social dynamics of doing co-creation as establishing a distinct technology versus orienting innovation towards citizens’ needs, and show how pre-made commitments to particular technologies and stakeholders shape citizens’ agency. …”
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Resilient business strategies in the German hospitality industry and its viability by Tonia Ruppenthal, Jana Rückert-John

“…This study aimed to investigate the German hospitality industry to find out which resilient business strategies operational managers applied during the COVID-19 pandemic and which are considered viable for the future. Drawing on a multiple case study approach, semi-structured online expert interviews were conducted with twelve operational managers from certain sectors of the German hospitality industry. …”
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India in Africa: Trade goods and connections of the late first millennium by Jason D. Hawkes, Stephanie Wynne-Jones

“…It then turns to think about traces of these connections in the archaeology of the 7th to 10th centuries in both of these regions. Drawing on the strengths of archaeology in thinking through the meaning and use of material objects, it explores the ways in which a variety of artefact categories evoke a number of different types of connections between the people of India and Africa across the Indian Ocean.…”
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Standardization catch-up strategy of latecomer enterprises: a longitudinal case of Huawei by Wei Yang, Yurong Zhang

“…Using both deductive and inductive approaches, the findings from our research reveal Huawei’s ‘pyramid standardization strategy’ consisting of four distinct stages: following (1987–2002), defense (2003–2008), breakthrough (2009–2015), and sharing (2016–present). Drawing from the theoretical framework of academic literature on ‘catch-up in standardization’, we propose a ‘standardization catch-up model’ that incorporates three crucial elements: a top-down behavioral foundation, middle-up essential supporting components, and bottom-up culture and values. …”
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Présentation de la nomenclature des préjudices réparables en cas d'atteintes à l'environnement by Aude-Solveig Epstein

“…In order to put an end to this situation and to guarantee the respect of essential principles such as integral remediation, judicial security and equality, we must move towards a structured typology of the remediable environmental damage. The drawing up of such a typology is precisely the objective of the working group animated by the professor G. …”
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Restricting Diversity to Promote Democracy: Community Literacies and Playing Across Spaces by Owen Samantha

“…Using these two instances as starting points, this article explores the links between play/space/city and literacy/civic/citizenship by drawing together two case studies: Notting Dale, London, 1964–1969 and River Montessori School, Australia, 2018. …”
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An Analysis of Factors Influencing Green Supply Chain Drivers in the Indian Real Estate Sector Using the ISM-DEMATEL Approach by Koul Pawan, Roy Ghatak Ranjit

“…In response to compelling environmental and societal imperatives, the real estate sector is increasingly compelled to adopt environmentally sustainable practices, prompting a significant “green” shift. Drawing upon an extensive literature review and insights garnered through expert interviews, this study identifies 15 critical factors influencing the green supply chain in the Indian real estate domain. …”
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Demographics of Physician Associates (PAs) in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Where They Work and How They Compare to Other PAs by Melissa A. Rodriguez, Roderick S. Hooker, Kasey K. Puckett, Andrzej Kozikowski

“…We analyzed PAs practicing in the Ob-Gyn discipline, drawing on the PA Professional Profile, a database maintained by the National Commission on Certification of PAs. …”
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Mendeleev’s discovery of the periodic table and the first European Academy of Sciences to honour him by Flegar Vanja Horvat, Inić Suzana

“…To provide insight into the specificities and variations in the influence and reception of the periodic table of elements within the educational process of select European countries (Russia, Germany, Czech Lands, Serbia), we conducted a comprehensive review, drawing comparisons to Croatia. Notably, upon its initial publication in 1869, the discovery of the periodic table did not gain immediate acceptance in Croatia, largely attributed to the absence of a well-established presence of chemical science within the country. …”
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Cross-dressing and Empowerment in Anglo-Indian Fiction:Embracing Subaltern Invisibility by Jaine CHEMMACHERY

“…In many colonial stories, the adoption by cross-dressers of a subaltern persona, in terms of race, class and/or gender, is part of a strategy of empowerment. Drawing on the concept of “subalternity” (Guha 1982), I want to study the parallel between gender passing and racial passing as regards empowerment in colonial fiction since the two challenge the notions of stable subject-positions. …”
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Research on the construction of standard digital capability maturity model for grid enterprise by XU Haiqing, WANG Sining, WEI Zhifeng, GAO Bingqiang, XIA Baobing, ZHAO Zhenxia

“…However, there is still a lack of research on the maturity evaluation model for standard digitization capabilities specifically tailored to the practical business operations of specific industries or companies. By drawing on the concept of capability maturity model (CMM), combining the full life cycle management of standards and the implementation of technical standards in power grid enterprises, and carrying out expert interviews, a well-structured standard digitization capability maturity model was constructed, which consisted of two major dimensions, namely, five standard digitization capability domains and seven standard digitization process domains. …”
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A Critical Analysis of Imagery in My Heart Leaps Up: Illuminating Wordsworth's Nature Poetry in the Context of Ecocriticism by Muhammad Haroon Jakhrani, Muhammad Hassan Shaikh

“…By offering a close reading of the poem and drawing on various eco-critical perspectives, the researcher explores the relationship between the poem's imagery and concepts such as biocentrism, anthropocentrism, eco-feminism, and deep ecology. …”
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Knowledge co-creation in arts universities: the role of entrepreneurial mindset and communities of practice by Kristina Kuznetsova-Bogdanovitsh, Anna Maria Ranczakowska

“…However, tensions arise within the CoPs when entrepreneurial education clashes with core artistic identities. Drawing on qualitative data from two European universities, this study critically examines the potential of entrepreneurial mindset for managing these tensions through the SECI model of knowledge management. …”
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What Veterinarians Need to Know About the Newly-Emerging Field of Insects-as-Food-and-Feed by Kimberly L. Boykin, Mark A. Mitchell

“…Using the edible cricket industry as an example, this review will highlight health and production issues while drawing similarities to other traditional livestock operations. …”
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Empirical Study of the Relationship of Architectural Form Details to the State of Conservation of Modern Heritage Through Damage Maps by Matheus Gregorio Kaminski, Paulo Henrique de Sá Aciole, Vanda Alice Garcia Zanoni

“…This study is based on a field survey using aerophotogrammetry with a drone, the application of vector drawing software for graphic representation and discussion of the possible causes, and the agents and mechanisms of degradation at work. …”
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Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown: How celebrity CEOs affect corporate social responsibility—An empirical study of Chinese listed firms by Mengxi Niu

“…We employ a multi-theoretical approach, drawing on upper echelons, impression management, and identity theories to explore several aspects of this topic. …”
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