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Chances of infection: food safety squad continues aggressive checking in eateries

Nearly 70 shops dealing with food-based business inspected; flash inspections conducted considering the crowd turnout for Kerala State School Kalolsavam




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Unveiling the influence of oxidation state and heavy atom effects in chalcogen group on boron centered D(X)BNA core: a computational study on RTP versus TADF

Mol. Syst. Des. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4ME00131A, Paper
Ramalingam Mahaan, Murugesan Panneerselvam, Luciano T. Costa, Aruljothy John Bosco
The effects of heavy atoms and oxidation states in chalcogen groups on D(X)BNA cores, combined with substitutions of weak and strong donors, led to the identification of potential TADF and RTP molecules among the 14 molecules.
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Synergistic effects of vanadium incorporation in cobalt-based LDH on electron and proton transfer during electrocatalytic benzyl alcohol oxidation

New J. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00728J, Paper
Jingjing Bai, Liang Chen, Chenghang Lv, Hongyu Ruo, Yanlong Pan, Shoudong Xu, Jiaqi Chen, Bingchuan Yang, Ding Zhang, Huimin Yang
Electricity-driven water splitting is a promising approach for cost-effective and environment-friendly hydrogen production.
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A rapid and selective “on-off” fluorescence detection of lethal pulmonary agent phosgene with theoretical approach: a cost-effective sensing tool for household bleach and soil analysis

New J. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00774C, Paper
Malavika S. Kumar, Malay Dolai, Avijit Kumar Das
A fluorescent probe, 4-(di-phenylamino)-benzaldehyde oxime (DPBO), has been developed comprising of 4-(diphenylamino) benzaldehyde as the fluorophore and hydroxyl amine, where the resutant oxime group leads to the formation of a...
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Effects of Mixed Phases on Ionic Conductivities for (LaF3)1–x(PbF2)x Fast-Fluoride-Ion-Conducting Solid Electrolytes

New J. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ01063A, Paper
Ming Zhang, Yaowei Hao, Qiaojun Nie, Xiaocao Cao, Jiafan Zheng, Kai Zhang, Jun Zheng, Haodong Wang, Yafang Zhao, Jiayi Liu, Zhiguang Lin, Zhongrong Shen
The research on all-solid-state fluoride-ion batteries (FIBs) with a high theoretical energy density has attracted considerable attention due to their enhanced safety features and superior capacity. The selection of solid...
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Effect of ammonia addition on dispersion and activity of supported copper species on porous silica-alumina hollow spheres for catalytic decomposition of nitrous oxide

New J. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00808A, Paper
Tetsuo Umegaki, Takeru Nakamura, Yoshiyuki Kojima
This work investigated influence of ammonia addition in the immersion process of active species on dispersion and activity of copper supported porous hollow silica-alumina spheres catalysts for decomposition of nitrous...
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Effects of silylene ligands on the catalytic activity of [PSiP] pincer cobalt(II) chloride for N2 silylation

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7334-7339
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00883A, Paper
Min Zhang, Yanhong Dong, Qingshuang Li, Xiaoyan Li, Hongjian Sun
Three silyl [PSiP] pincer cobalt(II) chlorides [(2-Ph2PC6H4)2MeSiCo(Cl)(PMe3)] (1), [(2-iPr2PC6H4)2MeSiCo(Cl)(PMe3)] (2) and [(2-Ph2PC6H4)2MeSiCo(Cl)(LSi:)] (LSi: = {PhC(NtBu)2}SiCl) (3) were used as catalysts for dinitrogen silylation was studied.
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Photocatalytic reduction of Cr(VI) on a series of defective MnmIn2S3+m (m = 1–5, integer)

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7449-7455
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00161C, Paper
Yuxin Liu, Yuhang Qi, Yiqiang He
A series of defective MnmIn2S3+m microflowers were successfully synthesized via a facile hydrothermal method. The Mn4In2S7 exhibited the highest photocatalytic activity.
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Effective synthesis of diethyl carbonate over Mg–Y composite oxides via alcoholysis of ethyl carbamate

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7489-7496
DOI: 10.1039/D3NJ05757G, Paper
Peixue Wang, Shimin Liu, Xinjiang Cui, Yang Wu, Feng Shi
Effective synthesis of diethyl carbonate from ethyl carbamate and ethanol using Mg–Y composite oxides.
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Theoretical investigation of the effect of radical substituents on the open-shell character of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

New J. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00555D, Paper
Open Access
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Tomohito Shinozuka, Daiki Shimizu, Kenji Matsuda
Radical substituents was found to significantly alter the open-shell character y of PAHs compared to non-radical substituents.
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Influence of the secondary ligand, phenanthroline, on the antioxidant and pro-oxidant and cytotoxic effects of the oxidovanadium(IV)/naringin complex

New J. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00655K, Paper
Andrés G. Restrepo, Angel L. Huamani, Alexandra Velásquez Bravo, Pablo J. González, Luciana G. Naso, Evelina G. Ferrer, Patricia A. M. Williams
Replacement of phen in [VO(Narg)2] induces greater π electronic delocalization, thus improving antioxidant action. However, due to its lipophilic character, cellular uptake of V is increased, leading to enhanced pro-oxidant and anticancer effects.
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Electrodeposited Ni-Fe alloy a cost-effective material for harnessing hydrogen via oxygen evolution and urea oxidation reaction

New J. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00797B, Paper
Venkatachalam Ananth, Venkatesan Senthilnathan, Murugan Veerapandian, Neelamegam Rajasekaran
Electrochemical energy conversion for hydrogen production is a crucial method to address global energy demand. Here, a cost-effective approach for the preparation of transition metal-based alloy electrode through electrodeposition with...
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Effect of Functionalized Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes on Mechanical, Swelling and Viscoelastic Properties on Gum ghatti-cl-poly(NIPAm) Hydrogels

New J. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ01677G, Paper
Pragnesh N Dave, Pradip Macwan
The present work involves the Gum ghatti-cl-poly(NIPAm)/-o-MWCNT (GGNIPACNT) hydrogels via free radical polymerization technique. The synthesized hydrogels were characterized by FTIR analysis which suggested the successful binding of -o-MWCNT in...
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Construction of a nontoxic nano-pesticide and its co-application with natural predators for perfect cooperative pest management: an innovative strategy for pesticide reduction

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN00060A, Paper
Shangyuan Wu, Qinhong Jiang, Chunyang Huang, Hailin Yang, Changhua Zhang, Meizhen Yin, Jie Shen, Shuo Yan, Hu Li
The current study develops a nano-pesticide that is nontoxic toward the predatory stinkbug but with enhanced bioactivity toward the common cutworm, which proposes to co-apply the nano-pesticide with predator as an innovative pest control technique.
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The pulmonary effects of nickel-containing nanoparticles: cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, carcinogenicity, and their underlying mechanisms

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00929G, Critical Review
Yiqun Mo, Yue Zhang, Qunwei Zhang
This review summarized the cytotoxic, genotoxic, and carcinogenic effects of Ni-containing NPs on humans, lung cells in vitro, and rodent lungs in vivo, and the underlying mechanisms. Their extra-pulmonary effects were also briefly mentioned.
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Biowaste valorization: multifunctional hybrid lignin/TiO2 nanostructures for bacterial-biocide disinfection and dye removal

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN00091A, Paper
Open Access
Marica Gallo, Virginia Venezia, Marica Muscetta, Rossella Grappa, Mariavittoria Verrillo, Gianluca Landi, Raffaele Marotta, Giuseppina Luciani
Hybrid lignin TiO2 nanoparticles: red-ox activity enables biocide disinfection and dye removal.
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What are the effects of environmental factors on Co speciation at the magnetite surface?

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00962A, Paper
Laura Fablet, Fadi Choueikani, Mathieu Pédrot, Rémi Marsac
Magnetite nanoparticles are abundant in the environment and are notably used for environmental applications due to their unique magnetic, adsorption and redox properties.
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Regulating the type of nitrogen to improve the performance of Co–N/C with a confinement effect in peroxymonosulfate activation for the effective degradation of organic pollutants

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN00145A, Paper
Yanqing Cong, Lingjie Ye, Qiuang Zheng, Yudi Wang, Yifan Shao, Xuhua Ren, Shi-Wen Lv
Three Co–N/C-based catalysts with different types of nitrogen are prepared and employed to activate peroxymonosulfate for tetracycline degradation.
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Mycogenic silver nanoparticles from Penicillium citrinum IB-CLP11 – their antimicrobial activity and potential toxicity effects on freshwater organisms

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN00002A, Paper
Arthur Pérez Aguiar, Cristiane Angélica Ottoni, Claudia de Lima Ramos Aquaroli, Evelyn Caroline Vicente Mendes, Ana Lúzia de Souza Araújo, Marta Filipa Simões, Edison Barbieri
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are some of the most attractive nanomaterials for commercial applications, but they can also be a very challenging issue from the point of view of cytotoxicity and phytotoxicity as agents that damage genetic information.
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Effect of ZnMgO2 nanoparticles used as a nanofertilizer: promoting the growth activities of rice seedlings

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1571-1581
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00770G, Paper
Sajid Mehmood, Niteesh Kumar, Aadil Mansoori, Madan Mohan, Anirudh Kumar, Tanmay Kumar Ghorai
Novel ZnMgO2 bimetallic nanoparticles were synthesized using Cinchona succirubra leaf extract and used as a nano fertilizer, promoting the growth activities of rice seedlings, α-amylase and antioxidant activity with average particle sizes of 24.8 nm.
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Silver nanoparticle doped laser-induced graphene fabrication methodology affects silver nanoparticle size, distribution, biological and electrochemical properties

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1582-1596
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00371J, Paper
Chetan Prakash Sharma, Abhishek Gupta, Meghna Khadka, Hadar Ben-Yoav, Avner Ronen, Christopher J. Arnusch
Three fabrication methods for metal-doped laser-induced graphene (LIG) are compared resulting in stable nanoparticles embedded within LIG. Variable nanoparticle size, distribution, antibacterial and electrochemical properties were observed.
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Doped carbon dots affect heavy metal speciation in mining soil: changes of dissimilated iron reduction processes and microbial communities

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1724-1739
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00823A, Paper
Xinyi Huang, Shaobo Liu, Xuanming Liu, Xiaofei Tan, Shuai Guo, Mingyang Dai, Qiang Chen, Gaobin Chen, Chenzhi Feng
Carbon dots (CDs) inevitably accumulate in soils due to their widespread use, affecting soil enzyme activities and microbial community structure.
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The effects of CdSe/ZnS quantum dots on autofluorescence properties and growth of algae Desmodesmus communis: dependence on cultivation medium

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1701-1712
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00955F, Paper
Open Access
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Agnė Kalnaitytė-Vengelienė, Danguolė Montvydienė, Emilija Januškaitė, Živilė Jurgelėnė, Mindaugas Kazlauskas, Nijolė Kazlauskienė, Saulius Bagdonas
The cultivation media markedly influence the quantum dot induced effects on photosynthesis properties and growth of green freshwater microalgae.
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Functional silver-based nanomaterials affecting zebrafish development: the adverse outcomes in relation to the nanoparticle physical and chemical structure

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00813D, Paper
Open Access
Patrizia Bonfanti, Anita Colombo, Rossella Daniela Bengalli, Maurizio Gualtieri, Ilaria Zanoni, Magda Blosi, Anna Costa, Paride Mantecca
The growing demand for effective antimicrobials determined a significant increase of new nanoformulated materials to fight against bacteria and viruses, to be used in many industrial sectors including textiles, cosmetics,...
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Anatase TiO2 nanomaterials are much more effective in enhancing hydrolysis of organophosphorus compounds than their rutile counterparts

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN00138A, Paper
Tong Li, Yiting Ju, Tingting Du, Chuanjia Jiang, Tong Zhang, Wei Chen
The crystalline phase significantly affects the efficiency of TiO2 nanomaterials in catalyzing hydrolysis reactions of organophosphates, primarily by modulating the surface Lewis acidity of TiO2.
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A facile synthesis of a Ce-based MOF at room temperature for effective adsorption of methylene blue

CrystEngComm, 2024, 26,2009-2017
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00096J, Paper
Yang Zhou, Dan Wang, Qiuxiang Feng, Qi Wu, Feng Cao, Li Jiang, Qianli Zhang, Jie Liu
Ce-UiO-66-NH2 was synthesized in water and ethanol at room temperature for effective removal of MB in aqueous solution.
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Effects of nucleating agents on the II–I transition of iPB-1

CrystEngComm, 2024, 26,1940-1951
DOI: 10.1039/D3CE01303K, Paper
Zhiqi Li, Jingqing Li, Shichun Jiang
For iPB-1, II–I transition is of industrial importance; whereas, the traditional solid–solid II–I transition mechanism encountered challenges. It is form I formation in amorphous phase that triggers II-I transition with crystal reorganizations.
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New 8-hydroxy quinoline-polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) conjugates and their sulfonated derivatives: effects of sulfonation and PAH size on their structural, supramolecular and cytotoxic properties

CrystEngComm, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00105B, Paper
Suman Sehlangia, Surbhi Dogra, Prosenjit Mondal, Chullikkattil P. Pradeep
The ring size of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and sulfonation affect the supramolecular interactions and cytotoxic properties of a new series of 8-hydroxy quinoline-PAH conjugates.
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Effects of B2S3 additive on diamond crystallization at HPHT conditions

CrystEngComm, 2024, 26,2190-2196
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00147H, Paper
Yong Li, Shuai Wang, Hongyu Xiao, Qiang Wang, Zhengguo Xiao, Yanchao She, Ying Wang
The color of the diamond obtained with the B2S3 additive changes from yellow to light blue and the resistivity of the synthesized diamond drops from 3.89 × 10 Ω cm to 2.51 × 10−1 Ω cm with the introduction of Ti/Cu into the synthetic cavity.
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India-Australia free trade agreement to be effective Dec 29

Dawn of a new era for businesses, people, says Goyal




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Prolonged Persian Gulf crisis can affect India’s economic activity: FinMin

Depending on how the situation develops, crude oil prices may push higher, says Finance Ministry’s monthly economic review




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The long-term effects of income for at-risk infants [electronic resource] : evidence from supplemental security income / Amelia A. Hawkins, Christopher A. Hollrah, Sarah Miller, Laura R. Wherry, Gloria Aldana, Mitchell D. Wong

Cambridge, MA. : National Bureau of Economic Research, 2023




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Effects of universal and unconditional cash transfers on child abuse and neglect [electronic resource] / Lindsey R. Bullinger, Analisa Packham, Kerri M. Raissian

Cambridge, MA. : National Bureau of Economic Research, 2023




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Real effects of rollover risk [electronic resource] : evidence from hotels in crisis / Anthony A. DeFusco, Charles G. Nathanson, Michael Reher

Cambridge, Mass. : National Bureau of Economic Research, 2023





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Australian research identifies cause of mRNA vaccine side effects




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AI agents more effective than GenAI for enterprise productivity: Deloitte study

The study says that GenAI use cases have mostly been limited to standalone applications




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New 2-pyridone-based donor–acceptor dyes: the effect of the donor group position, type of π-linker and acid–base characteristics of the medium on the photophysical properties

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00177J, Paper
Saveliy P. Sorokin, Mikhail Yu. Ievlev, Oleg V. Ershov
Synthesis of a series of new donor–acceptor dyes based on 2-pyridone and the study of the effect of the position of the donor group, the type of π-linker and the acid–base characteristics of the medium on their photophysical properties.
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Revisiting Biginelli-like Reactions: Solvent Effects, Mechanisms, Biological Applications and Correction of Several Literature Reports

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00272E, Paper
Brenno A. D. Neto, Pedro Beck, Arthur Leitão, Yasmin Santana, Jose R. Correa, Carime Vitória da Silva Rodrigues, Daniel Machado, Guilherme Matos, Luciana Machado Ramos, Claudia Cristina Gatto, Carlos Kleber Z. Andrade, Sarah Caldas
This study critically reevaluates reported Biginelli-like reactions using a Kamlet-Abboud-Taft-based solvent effect model. Surprisingly, structural misassignments were discovered in certain multicomponent reactions, leading to the identification of pseudo three-component derivatives...
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An FeCl3-catalyzed three-component reaction for the synthesis of β-(1,2,3-triazolyl)-ketones using DMF as a one-carbon source

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00207E, Communication
Ruilin Fang, Lei Zheng, Xuyang Chen, Can Wang, Yunfeng Chen
FeCl3-catalyzed oxidative condensation of NH-1,2,3-triazoles and aryl methyl ketones and DMF has been reported.
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N-Functionalization of beta-aminophosphonates; Cytotoxic effect of the new derivatives

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00243A, Paper
György Keglevich, Petra Regina Varga, Emőke Dinnyési, Zsuzsanna Szalai, Szilvia Bősze, Rita Oláhné Szabó, Laszlo Drahos, Konstantin Karaghiosoff
Beta-Aminophosponates obtained by the Michael addition of primary amines to the double bond of diethyl vinylphosphonate proved to be suitable starting materials (amine components) in the Kabachnik–Fields reaction with formaldehyde...
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Google ad change could affect millions of small businesses

Google is changing the way its Google Local Services ads work, which could affect millions of small businesses




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Air pollution: Centre warns of the rising ill-effects of deteriorating air quality

In a letter to States and UTs, the Director General of Health Services Atul Goel has said to discourage stubble and waste burning, and spread awareness among people about reducing firecrackers during festivities




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Tuberculosis infected 8 million people last year, the most WHO has ever tracked

The World Health Organization says more than 8 million people were diagnosed with tuberculosis last year




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The cross-over effect

From sensual to spiritual, the dance performances at the recent “Tribhanga – Explorations in Odissi dance” gave the connoisseurs plenty to reflect upon.




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Text book perfection

Shantala Nritya Vaibhava hosted a Bharatanatyam recital by dancers from Dhaka who were exceptional




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The multiplier effect of analytics

Big Data is a key raw material, and processing it can make or break an enterprise




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The key to effective employee retention

A bigger paycheck is not the solution; ensuring a shared commitment to mutual growth is