Understanding cultural diversity and economic prosperity in Europe: a literature review and proposal of a culture–economy framework by Yong, Enn Lun

“…This paper synthesizes the social, economic, and institutional element spiral within cultural diversity by proposing a culture– economy framework to understand economic prosperity. This paper is developed by three syntheses of the substantive literature: 1) identifying the research agenda of cultural diversity and economic prosperity, 2) conceptualizing the multidimensional dynamics from cultural diversity to economic prosperity, namely the culture– economy framework, and 3) understanding Asia–Europe relations with respect to cultural diversity and creative destruction. …”
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Understanding divergence of living standards between Asia and Europe: a proposition of regionally dominant cultural effects by Yong, Enn Lun

“…This paper aims to compare living standards in Asia and in Europe with respect to several cultural dimensions to which the research on economic prosperity has paid attention. Some studies pool countries in multiple regions to identify cultural effects on economic prosperity, and this paper argues that such regional differences in culture must be considered. …”
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Planning Tools to Revitalise Urban Vacant Land from Ecological Perspectives: A Systematic Review by Izyan Ayuni Mohamad Selamat, Sreetheran Maruthaveeran, Mohd Johari Mohd Yusof, Mohd Fairuz Shahidan

“…Additional studies from the perspective of growing cities are necessary to provide insights into urban vacant land revitalisation planning, considering the competing objectives of economic prosperity and green space preservation.…”
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Demystifying the Issue of House Affordability in Malaysia: The Bi-Directional Relationship Between House Prices, Economic Growth, and Income Inequality by Saizal Pinjaman, Debbra Toria Nipo, Sarma Aralas

“…Since house price moves together with economic development, houses in Malaysia should remain affordable as long as income disparity is lessened if not diminished by ensuring that the economic prosperity is equally distributed among the society.…”
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Green Extraction of Valuable Compounds from Rubber Seed Trees: A Path to Sustainability by Nicky Rahmana Putra, Ahmad Hazim Abdul Aziz, Dwila Nur Rizkiyah, Mohd Azizi Che Yunus, Ratna Surya Alwi, Lailatul Qomariyah

“…In conclusion, this study paves the way for a more sustainable path in harnessing valuable compounds from rubber seed trees, exemplifying the potential for green extraction techniques to play a pivotal role in the journey toward environmental stewardship and economic prosperity…”
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Secondary school students' energy literacy: effect of gender and school location by Lay, Yoon Fah, Khoo, Chwee Hoon, Elyna Tony Munting, Collins Andrew Chong

“…Our reliance on energy-rich sources of fossil fuels has created the underpinnings of modern society, enabling mobility, industrial growth, domestic comfort, unprecedented lavish food supply, and economic prosperity. As we move into a future with limited fossil fuels resources and worsening environmental conditions, our society is faced with defining new directions with respect to energy consumption, resources, and independence. …”
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