Environmental Sustainability - Science topic

The research focuses on the governance constraints that may be addressed to enable sustainable development in underdeveloped nations. The study focuses on five primary governance obstacles impeding progress: rule of law, political stability, the quality of laws and legislation, government performance, and corruption. Using a theoretical framework a...

We are living in a time when climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing humanity and the planet Earth. The response to this crisis must address the root of the problem, the way we live, interact, and relate to the environment, and not be limited to reducing greenhouse gas emissions or developing green technologies. Relational sust...

We are living in a time when climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing humanity and the planet Earth. The response to this crisis must address the root of the problem, the way we live, interact, and relate to the environment, and not be limited to reducing greenhouse gas emissions or developing green technologies. Relational sust...

Africa, a continent rich in biodiversity and natural resources, is at the crossroads of unparalleled environmental challenges and opportunities. The rapid population growth, urbanization, and climate change have placed immense pressure on the region's ecosystems, threatening the very foundations of its sustainable development. Environmental issues...

Climate change is widely recognised as one of the defining challenges of our century, demanding urgent action to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions while adapting to irreversible climatic impacts. Finland stands at the forefront of climate policy, with one of the world's most ambitious targets: achieving carbon neutrality by 2035, fifteen years ahea...

As environmental awareness and regulatory demands continue to rise, the choices made within supply chains have a significant impact on an organization's ecological footprint. This study explores how various strategic and operational decisions-such as selecting suppliers, choosing transportation methods, planning inventory, and sourcing strategies-a...

Paris, France Conference Objectives and Key Outcomes: One of the primary objectives is to cultivate multi-sectoral partnerships that transcend geographical and disciplinary boundaries. Conferences aim to facilitate discussions and provide a platform for stakeholders to share innovative ideas and propose solutions for Climate resilience and sustaina...

Dear Colleagues, Tourism destination planning began in the mid-20th century with a focus on infrastructure improvement, business development, and marketing. However, since the mid-2010s, the role of destination planning has evolved to encompass a wide range of issues including environmental sustainability, innovation, culture, and social equity. In...

The increasing waste volumes in African cities highlight the urgent need for innovative and sustainable waste management solutions to mitigate climate change, reduce health risks, and support urban development. Rapid urbanization has exacerbated these challenges, as existing waste management systems often suffer from inefficiencies, inadequate cove...

Green spaces (GS) are vital for environmental sustainability and public well-being. Understanding public perceptions of GS can promote their distribution aligned with citizens’ preferences. This study explores the alignment between perceptions of GS use, management and availability, captured via a questionnaire in the Valencian Community (Spain), w...

The importance of lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) as a crop with valuable nutritional content is expected to increase with the growing global population; therefore, this research was conducted in 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 to evaluate the effects of organic (vermicompost, chicken manure, and farm manure) and inorganic (S and diammonium phosphate DAP)...

Nurhafihz Noor, Zahirah Zainol, and Ashley Tong conduct a systematic literature review to identify key factors influencing environmentally sustainable tourist behavior in the ASEAN region. They categorize these factors into six areas—service, tourist, destination, social, stakeholder, and technology—and apply the Antecedents, Decisions, and Outcome...

The production processes for traditional gas hydrate inhibitors are energy-intensive and pose environmental risks if released. Fortunately, ongoing research and development initiatives are being undertaken to find environmentally sustainable alternatives. This study investigated the thermodynamics and kinetics of methane hydrate formation in the pr...

In the evolving context of Industry 5.0, where human-centred innovation, sustainability, and technology converge, the skilling and upskilling of workers across private and hybrid organisations take on heightened importance. Consequently, a diverse set of industries is increasingly manifesting the need for holistic strategies that incorporate skill...

Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a highly effective and widely utilised unconventional manufacturing technology primarily used to produce complicated forms in materials that are challenging to machine. This versatile manufacturing approach finds applications in producing diverse items such as surgical instruments, aerospace components, autom...

The rational selection of dopants for graphitic carbon nitride (GCN) is essential for tailoring its electronic properties, enabling advancements in photocatalysis, energy conversion, and electronics. Modifying the band gap, valence band edge (VBE), and conduction band edge (CBE) of GCN can enhance its light absorption capabilities , with narrower g...

This paper presents the Dynamic Integrated Space-Economy (DISE) model, designed to study the economic implications of alternative policies to mitigate orbital debris. The DISE model combines a standard neoclassical growth model with a physical space model for orbital debris dynamics. The economic model categorizes capital assets into two types: Ear...

In this study, the effects of exhaust pipe design used in biogas-fueled cogeneration systems on engineering performance and cost were investigated. First, the existing system was analyzed by field work, and then structural analysis was applied with CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics). The exhaust pipe route, pipe diameter, and material thickness of...

Electrochromic (EC) smart windows, typically consisting of a monolithic transparent conductive oxide (TCO), an EC layer, an electrolyte, and an ion storage layer are promising technologies for improving energy efficiency, enhancing environmental sustainability, and regulating solar heat gain, thereby supporting occupant‐centric reductions in carbon...

There is growing recognition of the need to move towards climate justice in response to the climate crisis; that is, ensuring mitigation and adaptation responses centre equity, and promote the inclusion of marginalized or otherwise ‘equity-deserving’ groups, including people with disabilities. Despite this recognition, there is little empirical res...

As the electric vehicle (EV) sector continues to grow, the environmental benefits of EVs increasingly depend on the energy sources powering charging stations, which are often supplied by the conventional electrical grid. Therefore, the adoption of sustainable charging solutions is becoming essential. This study investigates the integration of solar...

Hotels utilize large amounts of energy for meeting their energy requirements. They mainly use conventional energy sources while the use of zero-carbon energies is rather limited. The necessity to mitigate climate change and the efforts to achieve net-zero carbon economies in the next decades require the clean energy transition in hotel industry. An...

Fisheries and aquaculture are essential to global food security, economic growth and environmental sustainability, with rising seafood demand driven by population growth. The circular economy (CE) offers a transformative approach to enhancing sustainability and resilience in these sectors by promoting waste reduction, resource efficiency and enviro...

The novelty of this study lies in the integration of cantula fibers (CaFs), natural fibers known for their high mechanical strength and eco-friendly properties, into a biodegradable composite system (Mg/nHA/shellac) designed for potential biomedical applications, particularly bone screws. This research evaluates the tensile strength and elastic mod...

The current study investigates the effect of Public Relations Campaigns in environmental education and attitudes toward environmental sustainability, and behavioral intentions among university students in the United Arab Emirates and Egypt. The questionnaire was applied to a sample of 712 male and female students from Al Ain University in the UAE a...

Water scarcity and environmental degradation present formidable global challenges, necessitating immediate attention and the pursuit of sustainable solutions. Recognizing the pivotal role of women's empowerment in fostering and advancing the environmental stewardship, this research focuses on the unique contribution of Pakistan's women universities...

The shift from high-quality tourism to mass tourism in Bali has created significant challenges in terms of economic, social, and environmental sustainability. This research explores the impacts of this transformation, focusing on how policies introduced after the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the visa-on-arrival scheme, attracted low-spending tourists...

Land is one of the most vital resources for the economic, social, and infrastructural development of Bangladesh. With rapid urbanization and increasing demand for industrial and housing projects, land acquisition has become a critical necessity. However, unplanned and unsustainable use of acquired land poses threats to food security, environmental...

Farm production diversity is widely recognized as a critical factor in enhancing household dietary quality, yet limited empirical evidence exists on its role in addressing food and nutrition security among smallholder farmers in Pakistan, particularly in rain‐fed regions. These areas face unique challenges, including climate variability, water scar...

Numerical simulation has emerged as a cost-effective strategy for addressing groundwater contamination challenges, a field that has witnessed remarkable advancements in recent decades. Despite this progress, a systematic review synthesizing the existing body of research is notably absent. To bridge this gap, we present the first holistic systematic...

Restoring ecological integrity has become a global imperative in the face of accelerated environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and anthropogenic pollution. Microbial engineering and nanotechnology, two powerful and rapidly advancing fields, offer innovative strategies to rehabilitate ecosystems and promote environmental sustainability. This...

China’s agricultural sector has undergone substantial expansion in terms of crop production and resource inputs, giving rise to complex challenges, including resource scarcity, carbon emissions, and ecological degradation. Sustainable development of the agricultural sector largely hinges on a well-functioning food-energy-water (FEW) nexus because a...

Rice ( Oryza sativa L.), a key staple crop, contributes over 20% of the daily caloric intake for more than 3.5 billion people worldwide. The continuous growth of the global population necessitates a steady increase in rice production, promoting advancement in agricultural cultivation systems to achieve both sustainability and productivity. Effectiv...

Global policies projected a temperature increase of 2.8 °C, surpassing the 1.5 °C target, which threatens environmental quality, largely driven by economic activities, economic policy uncertainties, renewable energy consumption, and urbanization. This study investigates the data from 12 countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India,...

The logistics sector, an essential driver of global trade, is undergoing rapid transformation due to technological advancements and evolving customer expectations. In this dynamic landscape, generative artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a pivotal force, reshaping marketing strategies by enabling hyper-personalization, predictive analytics, and...

This study investigates the influence of regional industrial variety and export activities on labour productivity in China’s pollution-intensive manufacturing sectors from 2003 to 2009. Analysing data from 345,654 firms, we discover that regional related variety significantly boosts labour productivity. Moreover, this study reveals that firms with...

The birth of the Job Creation Law brings significant changes to spatial planning policies in Indonesia, with deregulation aimed at increasing investment and permitting efficiency. However, these changes also raise concerns regarding environmental sustainability and effective spatial governance. This research aims to evaluate the impact of the Job C...

Nanotechnology has fundamentally transformed pathogen detection across various sectors by overcoming the limitations inherent in traditional diagnostic methods. This thesis explores the integration of advanced nanomaterials and nanosensors in diagnostic platforms for the early detection of pathogens, highlighting the innovative solutions offered by...

This thesis explores the significant impact of actinomycetes in the composting process, highlighting their crucial role in accelerating the decomposition of organic materials and enhancing compost quality. Actinomycetes, particularly species like Streptomyces spp., Micromonospora spp., and Nocardia spp., are known for their ability to break down co...

Food loss and waste (FLW) significantly threaten food security, economic stability, and environmental sustainability, particularly within the fish value chain due to the high perishability of seafood. This study examines FLW in Türkiye's fish value chain, focusing on the Çeşme district, to quantify waste levels and evaluate environmental efficiency...

The primary aim of current study was to determine the relationship of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) practices with environmental performance. Using the AMO (Ability, Motivation, and Opportunity) theory as a base, an alternative mediating model was developed. According to this paradigm, GHRM influences environmental performance by organizat...

Hydrophobic surfaces are essential for enhancing the longevity and performance of products across various sectors, particularly in construction, automotive, electronics, and medicine. This characteristic minimizes maintenance expenses by establishing a natural barrier against pollution and corrosion, hence prolonging the lifespan of the materials....

This study explores the critical intersection between digital entrepreneurship and environmental sustainability through the lens of eco-innovation in emerging economies. As global challenges related to climate change and resource scarcity intensify, new ventures are compelled to adopt innovative digital solutions that align profitability with ecolo...

Understanding urban structure is crucial for analysing city dynamics, urban planning, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Extracting urban vertical geometry, such as building heights, is essential to these efforts. However, as cities are constantly evolving, there is a growing need for cost-effective and efficient methods of updati...

Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs), with over 4000 species, severely impact global crop production, threatening food security. Chemical nematicides are the primary control strategy but pose risks to human health, the environment, and their efficacy is limited. This review explores ecologically friendly strategies for PPNs management, such as breeding...

This study investigates the impact of advanced digital technologies, particularly virtual reality (VR), on the sustainability of cultural heritage tourism, focusing on user reuse behavior. Amid the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, traditional tourism has gravitated toward immersive technologies to enhance economic, social, and environment...

The globe has made significant progress to facilitate the entire populace, which pushed it into several challenges, and it is impossible to come back without understanding the actual problems. Environmental sustainability (ES) has recently become a leading task at the forefront of empiricists, who are wondering about some key solutions to deal with...

Microplastics are now a global issue due to increased plastic production and use. Recently, various studies have been performed in response to the human health risk assessment. Due to their small size and wide distribution, microplastics are almost ubiquitous and can be easily ingested by organisms into the digestive system and then into the blood...

The urgent need for sustainable agricultural practices has spurred interest in eco-innovations, particularly in fertilizer production and application. This study explores how integrating renewable energy into fertilizer manufacturing and distribution can significantly enhance environmental sustainability while maintaining crop productivity. Traditi...

Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus spp.) are revolutionizing modern agriculture with their eco-friendly cultivation techniques and significant economic benefits. Known for their exceptional nutritional value and environmental sustainability, oyster mushrooms offer a unique solution to agricultural waste management while providing a profitable venture for...

The correlation between digital maturity and sustainable development in Russian regions within the context of contemporary fragmentation and deglobalization is the main issue of the research. The study employs a comparative analysis of existing official rankings of regional digital maturity and sustainable development, supplemented by expert assess...

Plastic waste pollution poses a critical challenge for environmental sustainability and socioeconomic well-being and is a severe environmental problem that has a significant impact not only on the natural ecosystem but also on socio-economic issues. To solve problems related to plastic waste pollution, we must clearly understand the current situati...

Water managers in the Murray-Darling Basin (MDB) face increasing challenges in balancing agricultural productivity , environmental sustainability, and economic efficiency amid climate uncertainty. While prior studies have explored water allocation mechanisms, limited research has systematically assessed the sensitivity of agricultural outcomes to d...

Assessing the environmental sustainability and economic viability of barrage infrastructure is a critical challenge in water resource management. To address this, the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) approach was applied to develop a novel model for three barrages in Punjab, Pakistan: Jinnah, Khanki, and Rasul. The model incorporates three impact...

This study aims to evaluate environmental performance indicators and eco-controls in the poultry production chain in Goiás, with a focus on forest management, waste generation, water resources, energy use, emissions, and environmental accounting. A mixed-methods approach was used, combining qualitative and quantitative data from 13 agro-industrial...

This study analyzed the socio-economic, institutional, and environmental factors influencing the adoption of high-yielding rice varieties, IR-43 and Tinajones, in the Camaná Valley, Peru. Using a mixed-methods approach over 24 months, data were collected from 300 farmers through surveys, semi-structured interviews, and environmental assessments usi...

The article discovers the multiple values of water as a key element of the Biosphere and a vital natural resource that sustains the equilibrium of the global ecosystem and human well-being. Different approaches to classifying and justifying values and various interpretations of the concepts of intrinsic, instrumental, and relational values in the c...

This review aims to analyze and visualise the significant contribution of geographical indications (GIs) tagged products to sustainability. The research articles included in this study were sourced from the Scopus and the Web of Science databases, and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework was appl...

Introduction Addressing the dual challenges of climate change and sustainable food production, this study proposed an integrated framework that combined planter performance optimization with green, low-carbon agricultural transformation. While traditional planting strategies focused on parameters like seed depth, speed, and spacing, they often negl...

Vietnam's economy is transforming impressively, becoming a preferred destination for manufacturing. Utilizing the metafrontier disaggregate efficiency analysis method, this study evaluates 114 major Vietnamese industrial enterprises from 2018 to 2022, focusing on sustainable resource management practices. In general, the heavy industry performs bet...

The rapid expansion of China’s agricultural digital economy has emerged as a critical catalyst for agricultural export growth, providing a durable foundation for their long–term sustainability. Sustainable agricultural export development is conceptualized here as the harmonious integration of economic, ecological, and social progress. Leveraging th...

This literature review examines the role of digital transformation in accelerating the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from 2015 to 2025. By synthesizing scholarly research, policy documents, and case-based evidence, the review explores how emerging technologies—such as artificial intelligence, big data, block...

Soil data analysis is fundamental to agricultural productivity, environmental sustainability, and land management. Traditional soil analysis methods often require extensive labor and time, prompting the need for more efficient and accurate techniques. This research investigates the potential of machine learning algorithms in transforming soil data...

Plastic containers used for diesel storage represent an underexplored but significant environmental challenge due to hydrocarbon retention and prolonged weathering. This study evaluates the capacity of Aspergillus flavus to colonize and grow on high-density polyethylene (HDPE) surfaces contaminated with weathered and fresh diesel residues. Circular...

Ilegal oil palm plantations in forest areas are a serious challenge that threatens legal justice, environmental sustainability, and the well-being of local communities in Indonesia. This research is motivated by the rampant practice of transferring forest functions into oil palm land which often does not have a legal basis, especially in the Centra...

The current study aims to investigate the connections among late adolescents between happiness, social support, and self-compassion. In particular, the study looked into how social support and self-compassion affect adolescents ' general happiness and gender have a moderating effect on these relationships. Using random selection techniques, a sampl...

The dehusking of wheat results in the significant annual production of wheat husk, an agricultural byproduct. This waste is often burned outdoors to generate energy, with the resulting ash (wheat husk ash, WHA) typically disposed of in landfills, leading to environmental harm. To mitigate the negative environmental impact, this research explores th...

Social media platforms are instrumental in helping tourism destinations project their tourism imaginaries to potential tourists. In light of this, this study refines a multimodal evaluative semiotic framework to understand how the Xizang Autonomous Region's (hereafter Xizang) tourism imaginaries are communicated via verbal and visual semiotic resou...

Atmospheric and Room Temperature Plasma (ARTP) mutagenesis has emerged as a novel and powerful physical mutation technology for microbial strain improvement recently. ARTP operates at atmospheric pressure and room temperature using a helium plasma jet, inducing widespread genomic mutations through reactive species and DNA damage. Compared to tradit...

The growing environmental crisis posed by plastic waste accumulation requires innovative strategies for waste management and resource recovery. This review critically examines the transformation of discarded plastics into valuable nanomaterials, specifically focusing on carbon nanomaterials such as multi‐walled carbon nanotubes and carbon nanofiber...

Agricultural practices are being revolutionized by the use of the Internet of Things (IoT), which provides solutions to improve resource management, sustainability, and production. Real-time data collecting, monitoring, and automation in agricultural operations are made possible by IoT systems, which integrate sensors, smart devices, and connectivi...

This study analyzes the influence of economic growth, energy consumption, and industrialization on CO2 emissions in Somalia, employing time series data from 1990 to 2019 and utilizing the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model to assess both short- and long-term interactions. This research offers empirical insights into the contribution of Som...

In a context of climate emergency associated with the indiscriminate use of energy and material resources, it is urgent to design tools that contribute to the formulation of policies in this area. In this line, and given the importance of educational institutions in the training for sustainable development, it is important to know the level of envi...

Increasingly, companies are obliged and incentivized to consider the impact of their business processes on the environment, to promote sustainable business practices. In particular, the EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Activities outlines criteria for when business practices contribute towards a sustainable future. However, it is unclear in how far exis...

The European Union is currently pursuing, through the Green Deal strategy and the Farm to Fork program, to make food production more environmentally friendly, reduce food waste, and ensure food security. However, in low and middle-income countries, particularly in Africa, the situation is completely different from that of the European Union. Major...

Green finance has emerged as a transformative force in promoting sustainable economic growth and mitigating climate change. The financial sector now plays a pivotal role in directing capital towards environmentally beneficial projects, with instruments such as green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and ESG-focused investments gaining prominence...

The use of conventional process and business practices, the use of orthodox business models, rigid operational structures and outdated marketing techniques experienced in global system for mobile communications industry in Nigeria are the motivations that prompted this research. Disruptive innovation is a new aged transformative landscape introduce...

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set an ambitious goal to decarbonize the shipping industry by 2050. Although previous studies have suggested several short-term and long-term strategies to achieve this goal, human factors and their role in achieving the goal have remained under-researched. This study examines how the environmental...

Efficient mechanical dewatering in paper manufacturing is essential for reducing energy consumption and enhancing operational efficiency. Practical observations indicate that press felt and roll cover structures significantly influence dewatering performance. While previous studies have focused on micro-scale stress variations at the paper web-pres...

The use of sensors to gather information on insect species in a particular field is part of the rapidly expanding field of study, known as insect identification in smart farming using IoT. The types of insects found in the agricultural field were identified using machine learning algorithms to analyze the collected data. Making informed decisions a...

Forest fires have become a significant research subject among national and international communities due to increasingly favorable climate conditions characterized by prolonged periods conducive to forest fires. However, several studies have been developed worldwide to assess forest fires' conditions, frequency, and intensity. Still, the literature...

In contemporary times, environmental changes and energy challenges are among the primary concerns in the construction sector. It is crucial to engage in research focused on developing new sustainable and renewable materials for civil structures. Traditional materials in the construction industry are increasingly being replaced by composite material...

This research explores the intersection of environmental sustainability and conservation within the restoration sector, examining how it aligns with the UN 2030 Agenda, the Green Deal, and Sustainable Development Goals. A systematic analysis of 205 economic operators was conducted, including 134 members of Assorestauro the Italian Restoration Assoc...

This paper provides an in-depth preparatory framework for Botswana's impending renegotiation of its diamond beneficiation agreement with De Beers, a critical determinant of the nation's economic development and sovereignty over its natural resources. Recognizing the diamond sector's central role in Botswana's GDP and export earnings, the study high...

In recent years, the importance of climate change, environmental sustainability, and climate finance has witnessed a significant surge in recognition and relevance. The pressing global need to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable financial practices has become more pronounced than ever before. Traditional portfolio optimization...

Stretchable sensors have attracted an increasing interests in electronic skin, motion monitoring, medical care, and human‐computer interaction. The traditional polymer‐based elastomers possess excellent mechanical properties, however, are non‐recyclable and difficult‐to‐degrade. Poly(thioctic acid) (PTA) offers recyclability through reversible disu...

Contract farming (CF) has emerged as a critical mechanism for enhancing agricultural sustainability by improving smallholder farmers’ access to inputs, technical assistance, and markets. This study examines the impact of CF on the environmental, economic, and social sustainability of organic soybean production in the Tchamba and Est-Mono prefecture...

Planetary Boundaries and other carrying capacities define a safe operating space for humanity. However, current energy system models often address sustainability too narrowly with a focus on greenhouse gas emissions during the operational phase, and neglecting other environmental impacts can lead to suboptimal and unsustainable energy systems. This...

Comprehensive Summary Reports on large‐scale syntheses of rare deoxy sugars are notably limited, which poses a significant obstacle to the identification of glycans containing these rare sugars as potential therapeutic agents in the treatment of infectious diseases. In this manuscript, we present a hectogram‐scale synthesis of the rare 3‐amino suga...

The global economy relies heavily on energy use, and the interaction between energy consumption and environmental quality is complex. Pakistan is confronting the challenge of rising carbon emissions, driven by escalating energy demands across various sectors, including industrial, agricultural, and transport. This situation necessitates the formula...

The utilization of blasting has been prevalent in mining and civil engineering domains due to its cost-effectiveness and affordability as a method for fracturing rock. The achievement of an ideal blast results in the most effective fragmentation while ensuring safety, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability. In developing blast efficie...