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Optimization of a bi-objective sustainable supply chain model under uncertainty based on the Internet of Things

Authors: Nazari M.

Journal: Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3934/JIMO.2026056

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Abstract: Environmental uncertainties present significant challenges to sustainable supply chain management (SSCM), and often result in elevated costs, unsustainable production practices, and operational disruptions. In this study, we present a novel sustainable supply chain model with multiple objectives, utilizing the Golden Eagle Algorithm (GEA) for optim...

IMPROVEMENT OF THE AMINO ACID COMPOSITION OF A MUNG BEAN-BASED FUNCTIONAL BEVERAGE THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF A METABOLIC MODULATOR DURING SPROUTING

Authors: Makenova A.; Mussayeva S.; Dautkanova D.; Ussembayeva Z.; Dautkanov N.

Journal: Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.15587/1729-4061.2026.357026

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Abstract: The object of this study is sprouted mung bean seeds (Vigna radiata L.) of the “Zhasyl dän” variety, used as a raw material for developing a functional beverage with improved protein quality. The study addresses the limited biological value of plant proteins associated with their amino acid composition Seeds were germinated in distilled water ...

A multi-period, multi-product closed-loop supply chain network design: integrated economic and environmental optimization

Authors: Nakhaeinejad M.

Journal: International Journal of Production Management and Engineering

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.4995/ijpme.2026.25187

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Abstract: This study proposes a novel multi-period, multi-product, and multi-echelon closed-loop supply chain (CLSC) model that simultaneously addresses economic and environmental objectives under dynamic demand and return conditions. Formulated as a mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) model, the framework incorporates key operational decisions including...

Tourist satisfaction as a mediator between event quality and economic outcomes: evidence from a Silk Road heritage destination

Authors: Omonova N.; Juraev A.; Makhmudova N.; Isokova G.; Hamroyeva S.; Shodieva M.; Davronov I.O.; Kadirova S.; Farmanov E.

Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2026.1805388

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Abstract: Several studies on event tourism have examined the impact of events on destination attractiveness and economic development. However, relatively little is known about the mechanisms through which event quality influences economic outcomes, particularly in destinations with cultural heritage. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the mediating role ...

A New Approximate Analytical Method and its Convergence for Fuzzy Time-Fractional Advection-Diffusion Equations

Authors: Kashyap M.; Gupta S.; Fatima N.

Journal: International Journal of Mathematical, Engineering and Management Sciences

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.33889/IJMEMS.2026.11.1.016

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Abstract: This article introduces a new numerical approach based on the Laplace Homotopy Perturbation Method (LHPM) to solve the one-dimensional Fuzzy Time-Fractional Advection-Diffusion Equation (FTFADE) in the Caputo sense, considering fuzzy initial conditions. The proposed method demonstrates how fuzzy numerical solutions gradually converge to precise one...

A cross-country analysis of linkages between working hours and environmental impacts

Authors: Akgüç M.

Journal: International Labour Review

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.16995/ilr.23792

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Abstract: This article investigates the relationship between working hours and environmental pressures using panel data from 30 countries – including the European Union countries, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom – over several decades. It examines four indicators: carbon dioxide (CO2 ) emissions, carbon footprint, total ecological footprint an...

A Flexible Nakagami–Weibull Mixture Cure Model for Survival Data with Long-Term Survivors

Authors: Abdullahi I.; Phaphan W.

Journal: International Journal of Analysis and Applications

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.28924/2291-8639-24-2026-185

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Abstract: Standard parametric survival models typically assume that all individuals will eventually experience the event of interest, an assumption that may be unrealistic in the presence of long-term survivors. To address this limitation, we propose a new parametric cure rate model called the Nakagami–Weibull Mixture Cure Model (NWMCM). The proposed model...

Classification of fielders in nippon professional baseball using a Gaussian mixture clustering model

Authors: Oda T.; Hirotsu N.

Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2026.1612463

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Abstract: Summary: This study proposes a novel analytical framework for categorizing Japanese professional baseball players based on comprehensive hitting performance data. Our primary goal is to identify player groupings that may inform decision-making related to substitution and trade strategies within teams. The dataset used in this analysis was provided ...

DEVELOPMENT OF A METHOD FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT CONTROL OF PARALLEL PUMP UNITS USING THE COVARIANCE MATRIX ADAPTATION EVOLUTION STRATEGY

Authors: Bulatbayeva Y.; Kossymbayev R.; Tsypkina V.; Ivanova V.; Bulatbayev F.

Journal: Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.15587/1729-4061.2026.351680

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Abstract: The object of the study is a pumping station with four parallelconnected centrifugal pump units driven by asynchronous electric motors. The problem to be solved is that modern stations, partially equipped with variable frequency drive (VFDs), allow only maintaining the head without observing allowable modes, failing to ensure reliability and energy...

PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL TOURISM AS A TOOL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL REGIONS

Authors: Adamkulova C.; Akylbekova N.; Nasyrova F.; Kerimalieva V.; Kerimbekova D.

Journal: Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.30892/gtg.64148-1699

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Abstract: Abstract: The aim of this study was to examine the features of rural tourism development to ensure the sustainable growth of certain regions of the Kyrgyz Republic. To achieve this goal, a contextual analysis of the tourism segment in the republic was conducted using the PESTEL framework. Additionally, a survey of 250 (n=250) respondents with relev...

The Marketing of Declining Luxuries in Favor of Rising Demand for Necessities: A Contribution to Theory

Authors: Matoshi R.; Krasniqi D.

Journal: WSEAS Transactions on Business and Economics

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.37394/23207.2026.23.49

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Abstract: In the era of rapid digitalization and the COVID-19 pandemic consequences, consumers are becoming biased to behave and consume traditionally. Besides the rising trend of prices for necessities and uncertainty, the decline in the elasticity of demand for luxury goods is causing a major shift in consumer behavior versus their taste. Using various sec...

Sports celebrity traits and millennial purchasing intentions: a cross-platform mixed-methods study

Authors: El-Shihy D.

Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2025.1747465

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Abstract: Introduction: This study examines how sports celebrities' personality traits—likability, expertise, credibility, and physical attractiveness—affect millennials' purchasing decisions across Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter. Addressing a gap in prior endorsement research that often treats social media platforms as interchangeable, the study adopt...

Technology-enriched learning through the lens of Bloom's Taxonomy: A practice-based framework from classroom observations

Authors: Lam P.L.C.; Ng H.K.Y.

Journal: Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.58459/rptel.2026.21030

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Abstract: The benefits of incorporating technology into education are promising; however, there are limited suggestions on how to transform traditional classrooms into technology-enriched learning environments. To address this gap, this project adopts the grounded theory approach, framed within Bloom's Revised Taxonomy and outcome-based education principles....

Utilising Data Centres’ Side Streams – A Waste Heat Case Study

Authors: Kivijakola J.; Heikkinen S.; Tervonen P.; Haapasalo H.

Journal: Tehnicki Glasnik

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.31803/tg-20240703184715

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Abstract: This article investigates the different challenges and phases of building an ecosystem to utilise data centre waste heat. Data centres consume an increasing amount of energy, and currently, in many cases, excess heat is not utilised beyond heating the data centre property. The research examines how a circular economy can be integrated into the oper...

SLOW FOOD IMAGE AND SUSTAINABLE RURAL TOURISM: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SERBIA AND HUNGARY

Authors: Vujko A.; Cvijanović D.; Cvijanović D.

Journal: DETUROPE

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.32725/det.2026.001

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Abstract: Over the last couple of years, slow food has developed as a sustainable form of tourism capable of transforming rural destinations and their development. In the hustle-bustle that everyone goes through, people are constantly looking for oases of peace and ways to restart and be well, feel healthy. The paper started from the initial hypothesis H tha...

SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION AND DETERMINANTS OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AMONG CHILDREN IN BABYLON GOVERNORATE, IRAQ: A GIS-BASED EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY

Authors: Al-Dujaili M.Y.; Al-Hasnawi J.K.; Al-Dujaili A.H.

Journal: Archives for Technical Sciences

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.70102/afts.2026.1835.571

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Abstract: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a major neurodevelopmental disorder with a growing global incidence, and needs to be better understood in terms of its spatial patterns and risk factors to inform health policy. This study conducted a spatial-statistical analysis to detect spatial patterns and factors of ASD in children under 15 years in Iraq's Bab...

Fall Detection Systems and Facial Recognition for Elderly Monitoring: A Systematic Review

Authors: Alva F.D.C.; Lecaros B.A.U.; Cerna L.R.

Journal: International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.12785/ijcds/1571131576

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Abstract: Falls are a leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations in older adults, driving the need for automated fall detection systems (FDS) for timely intervention. This systematic review synthesizes recent advances in fall detection across wearable, vision-based, and hybrid approaches, with an emphasis on deep learning-based video systems. Guided by...

PLANT LAYOUT DESIGN FOR AUTOMOTIVE SENSOR FACTORY: A COMBINED APPROACH USING SYSTEMATIC LAYOUT PLANNING (SLP) AND TOPSIS

Authors: Phongthiya T.; Jaroon K.; Pinnaratip R.; Mongkolkittaveepol P.

Journal: Logforum

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.17270/J.LOG.001346

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Abstract: Background: Limited production capacity within existing factory layouts poses a significant challenge for manufacturers striving to meet rising demand. In the case of a factory producing automotive sensor circuit boards, three product types, Products A, B, and C, are manufactured to serve different automotive sensor applications. The projected dema...

A Novel N-Cubic Fuzzy DEMATEL Approach for Analyzing Causal Relationships in the Decision to Continue Studying in a Model School for the Elderly

Authors: Sanprasit N.; Sanprasit R.; Khamrot P.; Deetae N.

Journal: International Journal of Analysis and Applications

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.28924/2291-8639-24-2026-121

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Abstract: This study presents a new analytical framework that combines the N-Cubic Fuzzy approach with the DEMATEL technique to examine how different factors interact to shape the decision to continue studying in a model school for the elderly in senior schools across Thailand. Unlike conventional fuzzy structures, the N-Cubic Fuzzy Set (NCFS) provides a fle...

Development and Internal Validation of a Multivariable Prehospital Prediction Score for Critical Illness Progression and 30-Day Mortality in Non-Traumatic EMS Patients

Authors: Huabbangyang T.; Sangketchon C.; Sawetwong K.; Buathong K.; Dontri C.; Lakhonwong Y.; Nopphakhun T.; Rojsaengroeng R.; Bunta K.

Journal: Journal of Healthcare Leadership

Year: 2026

DOI: 10.2147/JHL.S614449

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Abstract: Introduction: Early identification of critically ill patients in prehospital emergency settings is essential for timely triage, resource allocation, and destination planning in emergency medical services (EMS). Although several early warning scores have demonstrated utility in emergency department and in-hospital settings, their applicability in pr...