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Getachew Agmuas Adnew is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Forest and Landscape Ecology at the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on isotope geochemistry applications to understand climate-relevant processes in extreme environments. Dr. Adnew's research interests center on isotope geochemistry , particularly clumped isotope measurements to investigate methane dynamics beneath the Greenland ice sheet and atmospheric CO 2 composition. His work bridges glaciology, atmospheric science, and climate change research, with significant contributions to understanding subglacial biogeochemical processes. He also participates in interdisciplinary projects like CloudRoots-Amazon22 that examine land-atmosphere interactions across multiple scales. Analysis of his 18 research outputs (15 journal articles and 3 conference abstracts from 2023-2025) reveals a strong thematic focus on methane emissions from subglacial environments and atmospheric isotope signatures . His work frequently employs advanced isotopic techniques to trace biogeochemical processes relevant to climate change. The research demonstrates increasing collaboration across international boundaries, particularly with European and South American institutions. Dr. Adnew actively collaborates with major climate research groups, including those led by T. Röckmann, T. Blunier, and C.J. Jørgensen. His work appears in high-impact journals such as Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, Atmospheric Measurement Techniques, and Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. His research has garnered attention across academic platforms with multiple citations and mentions in scientific networks. His current research involves field work at the Greenland ice sheet margin and analysis of atmospheric samples from various global locations. The ongoing projects suggest continued focus on understanding the connections between subglacial processes and global climate systems through innovative isotopic approaches.

• Isotope Geochemistry
• Climate Science
• Greenland Ice Sheet Studies
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Olga Saukh is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Technical Informatics, Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), and a Faculty member at the Complexity Science Hub Vienna (CSH). She leads the Embedded Learning and Sensing Systems research group, which operates across both institutions, focusing on the design and deployment of efficient AI-based systems on edge and mobile platforms. Her work bridges deep learning and embedded systems, with applications in environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, and digital health. Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Bonn (2009) Habilitation in Embedded Systems, TU Graz (2020) Postdoctoral Training, ETH Zurich (2010–2016) B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (2002) M.Sc. in Applied Computer Science, University of Freiburg (2004) Her research centers on efficient machine learning, particularly model optimization, neural network pruning, and contrastive learning for resource-constrained devices. She is deeply engaged in solving real-world challenges in IoT, sensor networks, and cyber-physical systems. Her work emphasizes data privacy, sustainability, and practical deployment of AI at the edge. The 15 most recent publications highlight a strong trend in efficient deep learning, including model compression, pruning, and transfer learning, applied to diverse domains such as environmental sensing (air quality, pollution tracking), digital agriculture (cattle farming), and embedded AI (sensor calibration, on-demand sensing). Her work frequently appears in top-tier venues like NeurIPS, ICLR, and IEEE/ACM IPSN, reflecting her leadership at the intersection of machine learning and embedded systems. Scientific awards include: CONET Ph.D. Academic Award (2010) Multiple Best Paper Awards at IEEE PerCom, ACM/IEEE IPSN, IEEE ICPADS, IEEE SECON, and UrbCom Spotlight and Oral presentations at ICML and CoLLAs workshops Ph.D. scholarship from IPVS, University of Stuttgart (2004–2005) Prizes in Ukrainian national mathematics competitions (1996–1998) Olga Saukh actively serves on program committees of leading international conferences in machine learning and embedded systems. She has advised multiple students and leads a collaborative research group spanning TU Graz and CSH Vienna. Her group develops practical AI systems for real-world deployment, with a focus on sustainability and privacy. She co-organizes the public EfficientML reading group and has secured recognition through numerous grants and awards. Her future work continues to explore the theoretical and practical challenges of deploying efficient, trustworthy AI in mobile and embedded environments. Her research group, Embedded Learning and Sensing Systems, operates jointly between TU Graz and CSH Vienna, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across institutions. The team develops AI solutions for edge computing, sensor networks, and cyber-physical systems, with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability and data privacy. Members work on joint challenges using advanced collaboration tools, reflecting the distributed nature of modern academic research.

• Efficient Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Embedded Systems
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John M. Woodley is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where he leads research at the PROSYS - Process and Systems Engineering Centre and contributes to the DTU Microbes Initiative. With over 30 years of experience, he has established himself as a leading expert in biocatalysis and bioprocess engineering, with research spanning both theoretical and experimental work across multiple scales. His primary research interests focus on the interface of bioprocess engineering, process chemistry, and reaction engineering. Dr. Woodley's work encompasses multi-step biocatalysis (including systems biocatalysis and flow chemistry), downstream processing from biocatalytic reactors and fermentations (including ISPR), modeling tools for bioprocess assessment (thermodynamics, kinetics, process simulation, economic evaluation), and bio-oxidations (including oxygen supply methods). His enzymatic investigations particularly target alcohol oxidases, carbohydrate oxidases, cytochrome P450s, Baeyer-Villiger monooxygenases, and transaminases. His research portfolio demonstrates consistent innovation in sustainable chemical production, with particular emphasis on enzymatic synthesis of pharmaceuticals and chemicals from renewable resources. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on overcoming industrial implementation challenges, particularly regarding enzyme stability in various reactor environments, optimization of multi-enzyme systems, and scale-up methodologies for biocatalytic processes. Dr. Woodley actively supervises multiple PhD students and leads several significant research projects, including 'P450-based biocatalytic processes for the pharmaceutical industry' (2025-2028), 'Integrated model for up- and downstream bioprocess intensification' (2024-2027), and 'ENFACE: A tool for prediction of enzyme stability at gas-liquid interfaces' (2024-2027). His work has resulted in an impressive publication record of 781 research outputs across various formats, including journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings. His research group operates within the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at DTU, utilizing advanced facilities for biocatalysis research, including specialized reactor systems for studying gas-liquid interfaces, computational modeling resources, and laboratories for enzyme characterization and bioprocess development. Through his leadership in the PROSYS center, he contributes to DTU's strategic focus on sustainable process technologies and systems engineering.

• Biocatalysis
• Bioprocess Engineering
• Enzyme Technology
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Evangelos Katsanos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where he contributes to research and education in structural engineering and safety. He is affiliated with the Structures and Safety research group and actively supervises PhD students. His work spans advanced computational methods for structural monitoring and risk assessment. Research Interests: His expertise lies in structural dynamics, modal analysis, state estimation, and structural health monitoring of civil and offshore infrastructure. He applies physics-informed models and data-driven techniques to assess structural response under extreme loading conditions such as earthquakes, storms, and wave impacts. His research integrates finite element modeling with Kalman filtering methods for enhanced system identification and damage detection. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward physics-informed and data-driven structural health assessment, particularly for offshore and wind energy infrastructure. Topics include joint input-state estimation, slamming loads on offshore jackets, and damage identification using Kalman filters. These works emphasize robust modeling under uncertainty and real-world applicability in extreme environments. Scientific Awards: No specific awards are mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Evangelos Katsanos is the main supervisor of PhD student Al-Hagri, A., and co-supervisor or collaborator on several research projects. He is Principal Investigator (PI) or co-PI on multiple funded research initiatives, including projects on physics-informed structural health assessment of offshore infrastructures, residual bearing capacity of damaged concrete beams, and quality assurance for construction 3D printers. These projects reflect his leadership in interdisciplinary and applied research with societal impact. Labs and Teams: He is part of the research environment at DTU Construct, specifically within the Structures and Safety group, which focuses on resilience, risk assessment, and advanced monitoring of civil and mechanical systems. His collaborations extend to national and international partners in offshore and wind energy engineering.

• Structural Engineering
• Structural Health Monitoring
• Modal Analysis
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Christian Boldsen Knudsen serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Copenhagen, affiliated with Copenhagen University Library. His institutional email (sund.ku.dk) indicates association with the Faculty of Health Sciences despite his geological research focus, suggesting a specialized academic support role. His research centers on Precambrian geology with emphasis on gold-hosting environments in southern West Greenland. Key interests include supracrustal rock analysis, mineral deposit formation, and Archean geological processes, as evidenced by his fieldwork on Storø island. This work bridges economic geology and regional tectonic studies. Knudsen's publication record demonstrates expertise in Greenland's Precambrian basement complexes, particularly lithological controls on gold mineralization. His research integrates field geology with ore deposit modeling within ancient cratonic settings. No scientific awards or honors were documented in available sources. Information regarding student supervision, research grants, or collaborative teams is not publicly accessible. His library affiliation implies potential contributions to academic information services rather than conventional laboratory-based research.

• Geology
• Economic Geology
• Greenland Geology
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Laura Feldt is Professor in the Department of Culture and Language at the University of Southern Denmark, with affiliations to the SDU Climate Cluster and SDU SCC Elite Center CUHRE. Her research spans religious narratives, media intersections, emotional dimensions of belief, and radical devotion, grounded in ancient Mesopotamian, Hebrew Bible, and early Christian contexts, as well as contemporary popular culture. Education PhD in Study of Religion, Aarhus University (2009) MA in Assyriology, University of Copenhagen (2004) Employment Professor, University of Southern Denmark (2023–present) Associate Professor, University of Southern Denmark (2012–2023) Assistant Professor, University of Copenhagen (2010–2012) Research Focus Feldt investigates the formative power of religious narratives across media, the aesthetics of devotion, wilderness mythologies, and radical religious expressions. Her work bridges ancient texts (Sumerian, Akkadian, Hebrew Bible) and modern phenomena like fantasy culture, using interdisciplinary frameworks from phenomenology to environmental humanities. Publication Trends Her 2025 works demonstrate consistent themes: wilderness as a religious motif across ancient civilizations, narrative-emotion dynamics in extremism, and critical analyses of the fantastic in belief systems. These publications reflect her interdisciplinary approach, merging historical scholarship with contemporary cultural theory. Projects Principal Investigator, RADREL: Total Devotion - Passions in Radical Religion (2021–2025) Co-PI, Elite Centre CUHRE (2023–2027) Participant, Demise of Religion Project (2018–2019)

• Religious Narratives
• Religion and Media
• Aesthetics of Religion
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Emil Bjerrum-Bohr is an Associate Professor at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, where he holds a position in the Theoretical high energy, astroparticle and gravitational physics department within the Faculty of Science. He is also affiliated with the Niels Bohr International Academy and leads the Computations of Amplitudes Group as a Lundbeck Foundation Junior Group Leader. Dr. Bjerrum-Bohr's research focuses on theoretical particle physics with particular emphasis on amplitude analysis and computations. His primary fields of research include amplitude analysis and computations, amplitudes and string theory, and quantum gravity. His current research explores relations between amplitudes from string theory and computation of amplitudes in Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) for use at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN. He has made significant contributions to understanding scattering equations and effective field theory in the context of gravitational physics. His recent publication record demonstrates a strong focus on gravitational scattering amplitudes, quantum gravity, and connections between string theory and particle physics. A notable trend in his research is the application of amplitude techniques to gravitational physics, particularly in the post-Minkowskian expansion framework which has implications for gravitational wave astronomy and black hole physics. His work bridges theoretical concepts with practical applications for collider physics. Scientific awards: Lundbeck Foundation Junior Group Leader As a Lundbeck Foundation Junior Group Leader, Dr. Bjerrum-Bohr oversees the Computations of Amplitudes Group, where he mentors junior researchers and collaborates with international colleagues on cutting-edge theoretical physics problems. His research has involved organizing academic meetings including the "Current Themes in High-Energy Physics and Cosmology" series (2013-2015) and Nordic Winter Schools on Cosmology and Particle Physics (2013, 2015). His work is conducted within the vibrant theoretical physics environment of the Niels Bohr Institute, which provides access to computational resources and collaborative opportunities with both experimental and theoretical physicists across multiple disciplines.

• Amplitude analysis and computations
• Amplitudes and String theory
• Quantum gravity
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Zoran Cenev holds a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position within the Mechatronics and Dynamics section of the Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering at the School of Engineering, Aarhus University. His primary institutional affiliation is with AU Engineering, and contact details include email zoran.cenev@mpe.au.dk and telephone +45 20 64 75 44, with office location Aarhus N, 5128-140. Research interests focus on interdisciplinary applications of magnetic and robotic systems: Robotic micromanipulation via electromagnetic needles Ferrofluid-based biofabrication for skeletal muscle engineering Laser-induced photothermal droplet control Theoretical modeling of particle dynamics at fluid interfaces Surface engineering for underwater metallic stability Nanostructure formation through ion bombardment His recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a dominant trend in adapting ferrofluids for biomedical automation, particularly 3D bioprinting of magnetically responsive tissues and droplet manipulation on engineered surfaces. This work bridges mechanical engineering with regenerative medicine, emphasizing practical implementations of theoretical models for microscale precision. Scientific awards are not documented in the provided information. As a faculty member, Dr. Cenev likely mentors graduate students and pursues research grants, though specific advisees or funding details are absent. Departmental laboratories and workshops support his experimental work in mechatronics, with emphasis on magnetic manipulation systems and surface characterization.

• Robotics
• Mechatronics
• Ferrofluids
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Roberto Mora Cortez serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Business and Sustainability at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Kolding campus, with a primary focus on Business-to-Business (B2B) marketing research and instruction. His academic contributions span teaching, publication, and industry engagement within the global B2B domain. His research expertise centers on B2B Marketing , Market Segmentation , and Quantitative Methods , with significant extensions into Sales , Trade Shows , Customer Journey mapping, and DEI in B2B contexts. His methodological approach combines systematic reviews, survey research, and empirical analysis, emphasizing practical applications for businesses across diverse economic environments including Chile and Peru. Key investigations address segmentation efficacy, digital transformation of trade shows, and the integration of diversity principles into B2B selling frameworks. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals dominant trends toward digitalization, sustainability, and inclusivity in B2B practices. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with actionable implementation strategies, particularly in global and emerging markets. Notable thematic clusters include AI-driven business processes, relationship marketing resilience during economic fluctuations, and social media's role in B2B engagement. No scientific awards, prizes, or fellowships are documented in the available records. Mora Cortez has supervised at least one bachelor thesis student (Catherine Scheck) and teaches courses including Business-to-Business Marketing, Advanced Quantitative Analyses, and Scientific Research Processes. His academic service includes peer reviewing for the Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing and participation in conferences such as the AMA Winter Academic Conference. International collaborations with Georgia State University and the University of Chile indicate active research networking. His departmental work within SDU's sustainability-focused business unit involves media engagement on mining industry marketing in Latin America, including contributions to Peruvian business media on value propositions and trade show ROI. Current research trajectories emphasize digital transformation, sustainable innovation, and DEI integration within evolving B2B landscapes.

• B2B Marketing
• Market Segmentation
• Quantitative Methods
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Claudia Acciai is a Guest Researcher at SODAS (Sociology Department) at the University of Copenhagen, where she works on the research project "Quantifying institutional and country-related Matthew effects in science." She holds a PhD in Political Science and Sociology from the Scuola Normale Superiore, with a dissertation focused on policy design in the Research and Innovation sector. Her academic journey includes research visits at Alliance Manchester Business School, Science Po Paris, and Copenhagen Business School. Her research interests lie at the intersection of comparative public policy, innovation studies, and science of science. She combines computational and experimental methods with qualitative content analysis techniques to examine policy design, institutional effects in science, and research evaluation. Her work frequently addresses how policy instruments function in complex governance environments and investigates gender-related differences in academic publishing. Analyzing her recent publications reveals a strong focus on the science of science, with particular attention to bibliometrics, policy instrument effectiveness, and gender dynamics in academic careers. Her work spans multiple disciplines including political science, sociology of science, and innovation studies, often employing mixed-methods approaches that combine quantitative analysis with qualitative insights. Acciai is an active member of the Knowledge, Organization and Politics research group at the Department of Sociology. Her collaborations span multiple countries and institutions, reflecting the international nature of her research on comparative policy and science studies. She has conducted significant work for research projects funded by the Italian Ministry of Education, including analyses of policy analysis capacity in Italian policymaking and governance changes in higher education systems.

• Comparative Public Policy
• Innovation Studies
• Science of Science
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Mikael B. Skov is a Vice Dean and Professor at the Technical Faculty of IT and Design of Aalborg University , Denmark. His research spans human-AI interaction, robotics, and user experience, with a focus on trust signaling in clinical AI, swarm robotics, and sound zones for domestic environments. Role: Vice Dean for Research Department: Computer Science Research Interests: Skov investigates how humans interact with AI and robots in healthcare and domestic settings, emphasizing trust calibration, alert design, and acoustic comfort. His work includes developing frameworks for UX maturity in robotics organizations and studying long-term adoption of sound zone systems. Recent Projects: As principal/co-investigator, he leads the HERD project on human-AI collaboration in robot swarms (2021–2025) and supervises Data og Bæredygtig Mad (2020–2023), an HCI perspective on sustainable food systems. Publications: His 2024 work includes studies on AI explanations in clinical training, music applications with intermittent interactions, and multi-robot supervision. Earlier projects (2001–2020) focused on mobile device usability, UX practices, and context-aware computing.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics
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Anja Boisen is a Professor and Head of the Drug Delivery and Sensing Section at the Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Her research focuses on advanced drug delivery systems, sensing technologies, and nanotechnology applications in biomedical engineering. She leads a multidisciplinary team developing innovative devices such as microcontainers, microneedles, and lab-on-a-disc platforms for targeted drug delivery and diagnostics. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in improving health and reducing inequalities. Key research areas include surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), microfabrication for medical devices, and biomaterials for tissue engineering. She has supervised multiple PhD students, including projects on oral drug delivery systems, gastrointestinal retention devices, and energy-harvesting materials for biomedical applications. Boisen’s team has pioneered technologies like self-unfolding foils for oral delivery and smart drug delivery microparticles. Their innovations aim to enhance therapeutic efficacy while minimizing side effects. She has been recognized with the Sensor Division Outstanding Achievement Award (2022) for her contributions to sensor technology. Her lab actively collaborates internationally, advancing applications in cancer therapy, antibiotic monitoring, and gut microbiota research. Current projects explore high-throughput 3D tumor modeling, SERS-based diagnostics, and biodegradable materials for bone fixation.

• Drug Delivery
• Sensing Technologies
• Nanotechnology
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Jeppe Lund Nielsen is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Life Sciences at the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Aalborg University, Denmark. His research lies at the intersection of microbial ecology, genomics, and environmental biotechnology, with a strong focus on sustainable solutions for wastewater treatment, anaerobic digestion, and environmental monitoring. His primary research interests include Microbial Ecology, Functional Ecology, Genomics, Molecular and Technical Microbiology, Anaerobic Digestion, Metagenomics, and eDNA Metabarcoding . He applies molecular tools to understand microbial community dynamics in engineered and natural systems, particularly in wastewater and marine environments. His work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean water, sustainable cities, and climate action. The recent publication trends reflect a strong emphasis on environmental applications of microbiome science, including nitrogen cycling in wastewater, bioaerosol exposure in workers, eDNA-based biodiversity monitoring, and valorization of waste streams through biotechnology. His articles frequently appear in high-impact environmental and microbiological journals and demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, ecology, and public health. Among his notable scientific contributions are leadership roles in significant research projects such as the AAU Bubble Project (Power2Proteins), JAMBO seabed impact study, and investigations into biotechnological pesticides. He has also contributed to public discourse through media engagement on topics like pesticide regulation and environmental innovation. Professor Nielsen has supervised PhD students, including M. Eskeldsen, and is actively involved in grants and collaborative research across Europe. He is a key member of research teams focused on environmental microbiology, wastewater biotechnology, and marine impact assessments. His lab integrates molecular biology, bioinformatics, and environmental engineering to address pressing sustainability challenges.

• Microbial Ecology
• Functional Ecology
• Genomics
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Henrik Hansen is a Professor and Head of Department at the Department of Economics , University of Copenhagen , where he has held various academic and administrative roles since 1995. He is associated with the Development Economics Research Group (DERG) and affiliated with the Copenhagen Center for Disaster Research (COPE) network. Education : MSc in Economics (1991) and PhD in Economics (1995) from University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on development economics , with emphasis on development aid effectiveness , applied econometrics , and education research . He has conducted extensive fieldwork in Myanmar and Vietnam , analyzing enterprise surveys, household data, and policy impacts. Recent publications highlight productivity in manufacturing sectors, gender wage gaps, and credit access determinants. He teaches "Applied Research Methods" in the Global Development program and supervises development economics and applied econometrics students. Professional roles include editorial positions at Review of Development Economics and Asia & The Pacific Policy Studies , alongside advisory work for Statistics Denmark and Vietnamese Academy of Social Sciences . He has organized international conferences and contributed to 25+ media discussions on topics like corruption in Africa and development financing .

• Development Economics
• Applied Econometrics
• Development Aid
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Francesco Rosati is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the Centre for Technology Entrepreneurship. His work focuses on the intersection of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development, particularly addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He holds academic qualifications in management and engineering and has mentored numerous Danish and international startups. Rosati has been recognized with the Tietgen Award 2020 for early-career contributions to business-oriented social sciences. Research interests include corporate sustainability management, business model innovation for sustainability, and organizational silos analysis. His work spans multiple sectors, including healthcare and construction industries. Rosati teaches courses on strategy, entrepreneurship, and sustainability at both Master’s and executive education levels, and actively participates in global conferences. Key projects include accelerating SDG-aligned entrepreneurship education, circular business model innovation in construction, and building climate resilience for vegetable farmers in Ghana. His research has been published in journals like Business Strategy and the Environment , Journal of Cleaner Production , and Organization and Environment . Rosati has supervised several PhD students exploring topics such as entrepreneurial resilience, SDG reporting, and business model innovation. His work emphasizes bridging management and engineering disciplines to address global sustainability challenges.

• Sustainable Entrepreneurship
• Business Model Innovation for Sustainability
• Corporate Sustainability Management
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