Legislation governing genetically modified and genome‐edited crops in Europe: the need for change
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DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.9227
Abstract: Abstract The European Commission's assessment and approval process for genetically modified (GM) crops has resulted in only two GM crop varieties being licensed for cultivation in the European Union, one of which has been withdrawn.… read more here.
Keywords: genome edited; edited crops; genetically modified; european union ... See more keywords
My experiences with the MAK Commission: a response to a recent editorial
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DOI: 10.1007/s00204-018-2343-4
Abstract: As the former chair of the MAK Commission, I highly appreciate the recent editorial published in this journal (Hengstler 2018). It not only describes the successful work of the committee—both past and ongoing—but also addresses… read more here.
Keywords: work; committee; recent editorial; commission ... See more keywords
Portfolio Analysis with General Commission
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DOI: 10.1007/s10958-018-4046-z
Abstract: The well-known problem of finding explicit formulas for the expected return and risk of portfolios with general commission is completely solved. It is assumed that the commission depends on the asset and the asset position,… read more here.
Keywords: general commission; analysis general; portfolio; commission ... See more keywords
Will Germany move into a situation with unsecured power supply?
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DOI: 10.1007/s11708-019-0641-z
Abstract: Together with a huge number of other countries, Germany signed the Paris Agreements in 2015 to prevent global temperature increase above 2°C. Within this agreement, all countries defined their own national contributions to CO2 reduction.… read more here.
Keywords: generation; power supply; power; commission ... See more keywords
Commentary: Legacy of the Commission on Research Integrity
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DOI: 10.1007/s11948-016-9753-6
Abstract: Abstract20 years ago, the Report of the Commission on Research Integrity (also known as the Ryan Commission after its chair) was submitted to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and to House… read more here.
Keywords: research; research integrity; commission; commentary legacy ... See more keywords
The European Legislation on AI: a Brief Analysis of its Philosophical Approach
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DOI: 10.1007/s13347-021-00460-9
Abstract: Some European legislation on artificial intelligence (AI) had been expected at least since 16 July 2019. On that date, Ursula von der Leyen had pledged that, within 100 days of her election as President of… read more here.
Keywords: intelligence; commission; approach; artificial intelligence ... See more keywords
The European Commission and the revolving door
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DOI: 10.1016/j.euroecorev.2020.103461
Abstract: Abstract Decisions of the EU Commission have important consequences for the corporate sector. Thus, the fact that scores of ex-Commissioners go through the revolving door to work for companies raises concerns. Many suspect companies of… read more here.
Keywords: european commission; revolving door; commission revolving; commission ... See more keywords
Effects of regulating the brokerage commission in the rental market: Evidence from Buenos Aires
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jhe.2021.101793
Abstract: Abstract In the rental market, one of the measures that governments take to benefit tenants is to exempt them from their obligation to pay the real estate commission, transferring this obligation to landlords. A recent… read more here.
Keywords: buenos aires; evidence; effects regulating; commission ... See more keywords
Management and conservation at the International Whaling Commission: A dichotomy sandwiched within a shifting baseline
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2017.06.004
Abstract: Abstract The International Whaling Commission's (IWC) Scientific Committee provides important advice to the IWC on a large variety of cetacean species, sub-species and populations and the issues affecting them. Cetaceans are facing increasing, non-whaling-related threats,… read more here.
Keywords: whaling commission; scientific committee; commission; conservation ... See more keywords
Expert nurse response to workforce recommendations made by The Coronavirus Commission For Safety And Quality In Nursing Homes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2021.03.017
Abstract: COVID-19 has exposed the longstanding internal problems in nursing homes and the weak structures and policies that are meant to protect residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services convened the Coronavirus Commission for Safety… read more here.
Keywords: quality; nursing homes; commission; commission safety ... See more keywords
Sectoral effects of a Green Tax Reform in Portugal
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2019.01.016
Abstract: Economic downturn coupled with serious and persisting environmental problems require a new regulation system to tackle these problems. The Portuguese government created the Commission for the Green Tax Reform in 2014, following the guidelines of… read more here.
Keywords: tax reform; commission; energy; green tax ... See more keywords