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Purpose The study examines factors influencing green logistics practices (GLP) in Vietnamese industrial companies, focusing on green intellectual capital (GIC) and digital transformation (DX) and their impact on operational and environmental performance in Vietnam’s growing industrial sector. Design/methodology/approach The research uses a quantitative approach, surveying 207 manufacturing enterprises in Vietnam. A two-phase analysis includes exploratory factor analysis (EFA) for construct validity and reliability, followed by partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to test hypotheses and evaluate the model. Findings External pressures from customers and regulations have little impact on green logistics in Vietnam’s manufacturing companies. However, internal factors like GIC and DX positively influence GLP implementation and enhance environmental and operational performance. Research limitations/implications The study primarily focuses on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in northern Vietnam, which may limit the generalizability of the findings to larger firms or other regions. Originality/value This research addresses a gap by exploring the interplay between GIC and DX in implementing GLP in Vietnamese industries. It provides empirical evidence that can inform both academic research and practical strategies for sustainable development in emerging economies.

The master-slave robotics system was invented at Argonne National Laboratory in 1948 to protect an operator from the harmful effects of radiation. Worker safety has been the highest priority at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as it continues its cleanup mission. Safety is achieved by separating the human from the nuclear source and shielding that source to a manageable level. Robotics with remote control is a natural solution for many of DOE’s cleanup tasks. Unlike conventional robotics, a remote-handling system always involves a human being within the control process. The main handling device is a manipulator because the majority of remote-handling tasks need the intuition and intelligence of a human operator. In this paper, we take a historical perspective to the technology when exploring robotic systems from the past, on what we are currently doing, and what technologies would enable new capabilities for the future. We look at past successes and failures, and we glean lessons learned that can be applied to current and upcoming robotic activities within DOE. We also take a look at some new and emerging technologies that when matured could have a positive impact on where robotics within DOE will be needed.

This research aims to determine whether there is an influence of classroom management and school climate on students' learning motivation in class X majoring in Office Management and Business Services at SMK Negeri 1 Kadipaten. The data collection technique used was a questionnaire with a total of 104 students as respondents. The data was processed using quantitative analysis with an explanatory survey method to find out how much influence classroom management and school climate have on student learning motivation. Based on the results of data analysis, it shows that there is a positive and significant influence between classroom management and school climate on student learning motivation. It is hoped that the research results will provide insight and input for students, teachers and schools in considering factors that can increase learning motivation.

Resumo O objetivo da presente pesquisa é investigar o modelo dos shadow prices na sensibilidade dos preços, nos níveis tecnológicos e produtivos e seus impactos na coordenação da cadeia produtiva de feijão-comum. O modelo dos shadow prices considera o produto marginal da produção de feijão e a capacidade de processamento de duas plantas industriais. Os dados de produção marginal foram levantados nos municípios goianos de Cristalina, Joviânia e Morrinhos, locais onde foi utilizado o sistema de amostragem por conveniência, com a escolha de 50 produtores (20 em Cristalina, 15 em Joviânia, e 15 em Morrinhos). Tais dados foram levantados nos registros das agroindústrias em Cristalina, Goiânia e Joviânia. A capacidade de processamento foi baseada nas plantas industriais localizadas em Cristalina e em Goiânia. Os dados apontam que o nível tecnológico e a oscilação dos preços são os principais causadores de shadow prices, sendo que eles contribuem para a não coordenação da cadeia e a geração de margens excedentes dentro da cadeia produtiva em si. O modelo de shadow prices apresentou boa adequação para a presente análise, indicando que os modelos de coordenação que são adotados são pertinentes para o funcionamento da cadeia produtiva do feijão.

Resumo: O presente artigo avalia a importância de algumas variáveis que influenciam a adoção de sistemas integrados de produção, em especial, os Sistemas Agroflorestais (SAFs), nos estabelecimentos agropecuários brasileiros. Com esse intento, utilizam-se dados em painéis agregados a nível de municípios e modelos da econometria espacial. Os dados são provenientes dos censos agropecuários referentes aos anos de 2006 e 2017. Os resultados do modelo SARAR apontam que a dimensão do rebanho bovino em um município associa-se negativamente com a adoção dos SAFs. De outro lado, ajuntam-se positivamente, com a adoção dos SAFs, a concessão do crédito rural, a associação do produtor à cooperativa ou entidade de classe, a maior presença de estabelecimentos direcionados à atividade econômica florestal, a maior ocorrência de produtor com idade de 45 anos em diante, maiores presenças de áreas com pastagens degradadas e de produtor com posse estável da terra, bem como maior frequência de estabelecimentos com adoção de boas práticas agrícolas. Adicionalmente, constataram-se maiores efeitos diretos do que os indiretos nos transbordamentos espaciais (entre municípios) das variáveis explicativas supracitadas.

As rapid inflation, continuing supply chain disruptions and the war in Ukraine impact petroleum prices worldwide, fuel supply disruptions have become an increasing concern. This paper describes Washington State’s geographical, political and organisational context as it influences fuel disruption planning, as well as the history and philosophy of Washington’s fuel-planning programme. Finally, the paper discusses planning best practices and gives some examples of their real-world use.

BRIDGE is an important collaboration initiative within Horizon and more specifically high-TRL projects. Attempting to finetune research results and coordinate innovation strategies and frameworks, it manages to extract useful guidelines and contributions to energy system decarbonisation vision of the EU. ACCEPT will actively contribute to BRIDGE initiative and WP10 is dedicated in its larger part to this contribution. ACCEPT will provide its methodologies and conclusions to the activities of business modelling in BRIDGE and will utilise conclusions on regulatory frameworks and data management. Additionally, the ACCEPT large scale validation testbed -which extends to various cultural, geographical and socioeconomic contexts- will constitute a valuable source of conclusion extraction that ACCEPT will share with other projects. The project collaborative activities and participation in BRIDGE will be monitored and reported in WP10 and more specifically in T10.1. The present deliverable is the second version out of four in total and includes the updated planning of relevant BRIDGE and synergies’ activities, an overview of the activities carried out to date under the framework of WP10 and key next steps for the next period (between now and the next version of the deliverable). Chapter 1 of the present document presents the scope and objectives of the task, the deliverable structure as well as its interdependencies with other activity lines of the project. It also includes a short section on the incremental changes and updates included in this report compared to the first version of the deliverable. Chapter 2 includes all the ACCEPT collaboration framework as it has been laid out from the Grant Agreement stage and as it has evolved through the first semester of the project. Within the chapter, the management of BRIDGE participation within the consortium is presented together with the cooperation perspective with other H2020 projects. The main workshops, conferences and events that constitute suitable collaboration platforms are mentioned, such as EUSEW and Sustainable Places, etc. Chapter 3 summarises the already assumed collaboration activities as conducted within M1-M18, including the BRIDGE General Assembly Meetings, Working Group discussions as well as knowledge sharing platforms established between ACCEPT and other projects of the call LC-SC3-EC-3-2020. A reference to planned activities for the next period is also presented. Finally, Chapter 4 includes the conclusions in the form of a brief summary of the document.

melhorou a qualidade de vida, favoreceu a cessao do tabagismo e diminuiu a frequncia de hospitalizaes/exacerbaes.

Este artigo busca refletir sobre a temática da sustentabilidade ambiental e os fatores que incidiram para que a indústria da moda fosse apontada como uma das responsáveis pelos problemas ecológicos e sociais de hoje. Nesse cenário, várias marcas começaram a adotar uma linha de produção mais consciente por meio do ecomarketing e da utilização do selo ISO 14001, desenvolver a gestão ambiental em suas empresas e industriais. O pensamento de muitos consumidores começou a voltar-se para as preocupações ambientais, originando o consumo consciente de moda. O surgimento do slow fashion e do design thinking como recursos utilizados para facilitar a ideia de consciência sustentável reforçaram novas ações, surge então um novo perfil de consumidores conscientes, eles têm uma preocupação com o mundo de hoje e com os impactos para as gerações futuras e um pensamento ético. Essa é a nova vertente dos consumidores de moda.