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Sustainability, Volume 15, Issue 10

2023 May-2 - 701 articles

Cover Story: This paper investigated the use of solar thermal energy systems in SPIRE and non-SPIRE industries and reported that existing solar systems are primarily applied to lower-irradiance regions due to the limited operating temperature range of the current collectors, which particularly affects the SPIRE sector. In order to increase the use of solar energy in these sectors, an innovative solar thermal system was developed by the EU-ASTEP project, with the capability of achieving a temperature of up to 400 °C. The calculated technical potential of the ASTEP system in EU industrial processes was shown to be 43.5 TWh for the SPIRE sector and 37.7 TWh for the non-SPIRE sector, which reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 10.8 and 9.4 MtCO2e. Consequently, the novel solar thermal system has the potential to help industries in reaching their net-zero GHG emission targets by 2050. View this paper
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Articles (701)

  • Article
  • Open Access
21 Citations
5,483 Views
13 Pages

22 May 2023

The performance and reliability of photovoltaic (PV) modules in a desert climate depends, among other factors, on the solar irradiance, operating temperature, and soiling rate. Since the impacts of these environmental factors depend on the type of PV...

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  • Open Access
20 Citations
5,782 Views
20 Pages

22 May 2023

This study conducted a systematic review following the guidelines of the PRISMA statement, with the aim of analyzing the scientific production on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in in-service and pre-service mathematics teachers. Out of 2...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,900 Views
15 Pages

Proposed Algorithm for the Optimisation of the Process of Generating the Geometry of Land Use/Soil Valuation Classes for Land Consolidation

  • Przemysław Leń,
  • Klaudia Maciąg,
  • Michał Maciąg,
  • Justyna Wójcik-Leń and
  • Katarzyna Kocur-Bera

22 May 2023

Consolidation of land is one of the main procedures for optimising agrarian structures and creating a space for sustainable rural development. A specific feature of a land consolidation project is its complexity and multiple aspects. The considerable...

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  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,459 Views
17 Pages

Ecological and Economic Effects of Applying the Future Agricultural Production Structure Model (FAPSMS): The Case Study of the Barička River Basin

  • Nikola Tričković,
  • Vukašin Rončević,
  • Nikola Živanović,
  • Tara Grujić,
  • Luka Stefanović,
  • Nikola Jovanović and
  • Miodrag Zlatić

22 May 2023

It is necessary to harmonize the needs of society in terms of agricultural production and land protection from various forms of degradation throughout sustainable land management. Assessing the justification of investment in sustainable management of...

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  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,523 Views
23 Pages

22 May 2023

In responding to climate change, the world is focusing on technology development. Korea also continues to invest in R&D to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change. However, compared to the government’s continuous investm...

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  • Open Access
15 Citations
8,664 Views
26 Pages

22 May 2023

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, new requirements for clean air supply are introduced for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. One way for HVAC systems to efficiently remove airborne viruses is by filtering them. Unlike di...

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  • Open Access
14 Citations
5,803 Views
28 Pages

22 May 2023

A mathematical model is proposed to minimize the sum of vehicle fixed cost, fuel cost, carbon-emission cost, cooling cost, time-penalty cost and split-compensation cost, on the basis of considering the three-level cold-chain-logistics network of manu...

  • Review
  • Open Access
13 Citations
4,430 Views
32 Pages

22 May 2023

Wind and wave energy have gained significant attention in recent years as high-quality renewable energy sources. Commercial applications of these technologies are still in their infancy and do not offer significant benefits to the general public due...

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  • Open Access
8 Citations
6,924 Views
32 Pages

Development of a Watershed Sustainability Index for the Santiago River Basin, Mexico

  • Iyelitzin Núñez-Razo,
  • José de Anda,
  • Héctor Barrios-Piña,
  • Luis Alberto Olvera-Vargas,
  • Mariana García-Ruíz-García and
  • Sofía Hernández-Morales

22 May 2023

Sustainability indices are a way of quantifying the progress that a certain region has achieved in terms of sustainability that can be transmitted to society and decision makers. The watershed approach has become relevant for managing water resources...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,124 Views
13 Pages

Recovery of Bound Phenolic Compounds from Rice Hulls via Microwave-Assisted Alkaline Hydrolysis

  • Anastasia Kyriakoudi,
  • Kleoniki Misirli,
  • Ioannis Mourtzinos and
  • Nikolaos Nenadis

22 May 2023

The present study aimed to optimize the recovery of bound phenolic antioxidants from rice hulls via microwave-assisted alkaline hydrolysis using response surface methodology. The microwave treatment duration, temperature, and solvent:solid ratio were...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
3,629 Views
17 Pages

22 May 2023

The coordinated development of Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei (BTH) is a major regional strategy in China that aims to alleviate Beijing’s non-capital functions and address the “big city disease”. Understanding the spatial distri...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
4,860 Views
19 Pages

22 May 2023

With the rapid development of urbanization, the overall consumption level of rural residents has been improved accordingly in China, and the consumption structure has gradually become perfect. However, in the process of urbanization, it is necessary...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
3,209 Views
20 Pages

Optimized Data-Driven Models for Prediction of Flyrock due to Blasting in Surface Mines

  • Xiaohua Ding,
  • Mehdi Jamei,
  • Mahdi Hasanipanah,
  • Rini Asnida Abdullah and
  • Binh Nguyen Le

22 May 2023

Using explosive material to fragment rock masses is a common and economical method in surface mines. Nevertheless, this method can lead to some environmental problems in the surrounding regions. Flyrock is one of the most dangerous effects induced by...

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  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,145 Views
24 Pages

22 May 2023

Community energy development and the empowerment of customers as producers are the main contributors to decentralized market solutions in energy transition policy. Despite the growing literature on community energy projects from the perspectives of v...

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  • Open Access
39 Citations
3,518 Views
19 Pages

22 May 2023

In the context of sustainable development and dual-carbon construction, in order to clarify the future changes in land use and carbon storage in the GBA, this study used the PLUS and InVEST models as well as Geoda software to simulate and predict the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,836 Views
21 Pages

22 May 2023

In deregulated electricity markets, accurate load and price prediction play an essential role in the Demand Response (DR) context. Although electrical load and price demonstrate a strong correlation which is not linear, price prediction may be a task...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
4,209 Views
20 Pages

22 May 2023

In this paper, we establish a model based on real options theory and fractional Brownian motion (FBM) with jumps to price green bonds, and thus alleviate the externalities of green bonds. We assume that the floating value of green bonds is linked to...

  • Review
  • Open Access
32 Citations
14,242 Views
23 Pages

22 May 2023

Sustainable consumption is a key concept in society and the environment due to its direct relationship with sustainable development; its importance lies in the decoupling of consumption and economic growth with environmental damage and its involvemen...

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  • Open Access
33 Citations
19,717 Views
21 Pages

22 May 2023

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s electricity sector has undergone several distinct phases, and the country’s commitment to renewable energy development has resulted in a modern phase that includes the deployment of renewable energy power pla...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,772 Views
12 Pages

Acute Effects of a Combat Sport Environment on Self-Control and Pain Perception Inhibition: A Preliminary Study in a New Ecological Framework

  • Pietro Luigi Invernizzi,
  • Athos Trecroci,
  • Raffaele Scurati,
  • Gabriele Signorini,
  • Damiano Formenti,
  • Andrea Bosio,
  • Marta Rigon and
  • Stefano Benedini

22 May 2023

Intense sports activities affect cognitive, perceptual, and physiological domains, possibly concurring in reducing pain perception and anxiety. Within a framework for a new socio-ecological narrative that considers opposition (such as fighting) and c...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,276 Views
12 Pages

Modeling and Dynamic Impact Analysis of Prismatic Lithium-Ion Battery

  • Dongchen Qin,
  • Peizhuo Wang,
  • Tingting Wang and
  • Jiangyi Chen

22 May 2023

Battery modules of new energy vehicles are frequently exposed to dynamic impacts during traffic accidents. However, current research on the mechanical safety of prismatic lithium-ion batteries (PLIBs) primarily focuses on quasi-static states, and the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
36 Citations
11,531 Views
14 Pages

A Sustainable Supply Chain Framework for Dairy Farming Operations: A System Dynamics Approach

  • Mohammad Shamsuddoha,
  • Tasnuba Nasir and
  • Niamat Ullah Ibne Hossain

22 May 2023

The dairy industry plays a significant role in the global food system, providing essential nutrients for human consumption and creating rural employment. A small-scale dairy can assist a family in maintaining their livelihoods in Bangladesh. However,...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,759 Views
19 Pages

Carbon Neutrality in Municipalities: Balancing Individual and District Heating Renewable Energy Solutions

  • Lauma Balode,
  • Beate Zlaugotne,
  • Armands Gravelsins,
  • Oskars Svedovs,
  • Ieva Pakere,
  • Vladimirs Kirsanovs and
  • Dagnija Blumberga

22 May 2023

Carbon neutrality in municipalities can be achieved by combining individual heating and district heating solutions involving the use of renewable energy sources. Each approach has advantages and disadvantages, but the best solution depends on the spe...

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  • Open Access
2,107 Views
26 Pages

22 May 2023

In-vehicle traffic lights (IVTLs) have been identified as a potential means of eco-driving. However, the extent to which they influence driving characteristics in the event of obstructed on-road traffic lights (ORTLs) has yet to be fully examined. Fi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
34 Citations
8,944 Views
20 Pages

Examining the Relationship between Transportation Infrastructure, Urbanization Level and Rural-Urban Income Gap in China

  • Meseret Chanieabate,
  • Hai He,
  • Chuyue Guo,
  • Betelhem Abrahamgeremew and
  • Yuanji Huang

22 May 2023

The development of transportation infrastructure plays a pivotal role in the regional economy from multiple dimensions. The aim of this paper is to examine the relationship between transportation infrastructure development and income inequality in ur...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,746 Views
21 Pages

22 May 2023

In the context of economic globalization, the comparative advantages of developing countries and developed countries tend to be more complex. After the economic crisis in 2008, the challenges of developing countries are intensified, and the game is m...

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  • Open Access
19 Citations
5,367 Views
28 Pages

22 May 2023

With an increasing awareness of urban health and well-being, this study highlights the growing importance of considering environmental quality in urban design beyond mere energy performance. This study integrates outdoor and indoor quality by investi...

  • Review
  • Open Access
12 Citations
5,381 Views
28 Pages

Opportunities and Constraints for Creating Edible Cities and Accessing Wholesome Functional Foods in a Sustainable Way

  • Katarzyna Świąder,
  • Dražena Čermak,
  • Danuta Gajewska,
  • Katarzyna Najman,
  • Anna Piotrowska and
  • Eliza Kostyra

22 May 2023

Malnutrition, food security and food safety will remain major global issues as the world’s population grows and the consequences of climate change prevail, so we need to rethink how we grow and source food to create sustainable systems for futu...

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  • Open Access
13 Citations
3,141 Views
27 Pages

Parameter Extraction of Solar Photovoltaic Modules Using a Novel Bio-Inspired Swarm Intelligence Optimisation Algorithm

  • Ram Ishwar Vais,
  • Kuldeep Sahay,
  • Tirumalasetty Chiranjeevi,
  • Ramesh Devarapalli and
  • Łukasz Knypiński

22 May 2023

For extracting the equivalent circuit parameters of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, a unique bio-inspired swarm intelligence optimisation algorithm (OA) called the dandelion optimisation algorithm (DOA) is proposed in this study. The suggested approa...

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  • Open Access
12 Citations
2,359 Views
19 Pages

22 May 2023

In order to obtain a reasonable extraction drilling method for coal seam working faces and to carry out targeted as well as cost-effective hole placement optimization, a gas–solid coupled model based on the coal rock deformation field and the m...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
4,522 Views
20 Pages

22 May 2023

Globally, a growing number of stakeholders recognise that sustainability determines success on multiple levels. Therefore, asset managers in developing and emerging countries increasingly focus on sustainable investment opportunities. While instituti...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,452 Views
24 Pages

22 May 2023

Reducing wheat and bread loss and waste is crucial for ensuring global food security and sustainability. The importance of reducing wheat and bread loss is particularly significant in Iran, where wheat is a staple crop and a vital component of the co...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
4,249 Views
19 Pages

22 May 2023

Safe drinking water is fundamental for the existence of life. The establishment of public awareness about drinking water quality is a most significant issue in the protection of health and the wellbeing of humans. The present study focuses on the ass...

  • Article
  • Open Access
19 Citations
4,316 Views
23 Pages

A Single DC Source Five-Level Switched Capacitor Inverter for Grid-Integrated Solar Photovoltaic System: Modeling and Performance Investigation

  • Md. Tariqul Islam,
  • Md. Ahsanul Alam,
  • Molla Shahadat Hossain Lipu,
  • Kamrul Hasan,
  • Sheikh Tanzim Meraj,
  • Hasan Masrur and
  • Md. Fayzur Rahman

22 May 2023

Boost converters and multilevel inverters (MLI) are frequently included in low-voltage solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for grid integration. However, the use of an inductor-based boost converter makes the system bulky and increases control complexity...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
4,187 Views
31 Pages

22 May 2023

The EU’s low carbon transition relies on the building sector as one of its main pillars, given that around 85% of the 160 million buildings within the EU are thermally inefficient. The energy-sustainable renovation of building envelopes calls f...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
5,487 Views
18 Pages

The Immediate Impacts of COVID-19 on Low-Income Households: Evidence from Malaysia

  • Roza Hazli Zakaria,
  • Mohamad Fazli Sabri,
  • Nurulhuda Mohd Satar and
  • Amirah Shazana Magli

22 May 2023

This study unravelled the economic impacts of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on low-income households. The asymmetric economic impacts of the pandemic that are biased towards the poor, young, and women have been well established. However, mi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,290 Views
21 Pages

22 May 2023

At present, many enterprises are facing the dilemma of green management and greenwashing behavior is becoming increasingly serious. The honor of a city is an intangible asset that can bring opportunities for city development and enhance the recogniti...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
5,145 Views
18 Pages

Grid-Following Inverter-Based Resource: Numerical State–Space Modeling

  • Abdullah Alassaf,
  • Ibrahim Alsaleh,
  • Ayoob Alateeq and
  • Hamoud Alafnan

22 May 2023

In the pursuit of a sustainable electric power system, the integration of renewable energy sources and distributed energy resources is gradually replacing traditional power generation. These new resources are integrated into the grid via inverters, w...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,227 Views
20 Pages

Management and Control of Agricultural Production Space in the Yanhe River Basin Based on Peasant Household Behavior

  • Quanhua Hou,
  • Shihan Chen,
  • Yitong Miao,
  • Yahui Zhang,
  • Su Chen,
  • Xiaoyang Fan,
  • Yaqiong Duan and
  • Lingda Zhang

22 May 2023

With increases in urbanization, agricultural production space is facing a series of problems, such as limited spatial development, loss of development entities, and difficulties in transformation, posing a huge challenge to national food security and...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,020 Views
15 Pages

Determinants of Indebtedness in Expanding Portuguese Hotels

  • Luís Gomes,
  • Cláudia Pereira and
  • Mário Coelho

22 May 2023

The hotel industry has been one of the fastest-growing economic sectors in Portugal in recent years. According to the European Best Destinations website, Portugal has consolidated itself as a destination of excellence. The explanation of the capital...

  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
4,458 Views
16 Pages

22 May 2023

Recently, the relationship between green human resource management (GHRM) and environmental performance has received a lot of attention from scholars. Teaching, training, and research and development carried out in higher education institutions, whic...

  • Article
  • Open Access
21 Citations
7,583 Views
18 Pages

22 May 2023

Digital transformation is a crucial strategy for enterprises to achieve improvements in quality, efficiency, and dynamism. It represents the key direction for enterprise innovation and reform, and it is also of great significance for promoting high-q...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
4,144 Views
14 Pages

22 May 2023

Under the influence of human activities, surface water quality has been significantly affected, which threatens human health and sustainability. In order to clarify the potential risks of heavy metal pollution to human health in river water, two trib...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,491 Views
21 Pages

22 May 2023

This study looks at the influence of place attachment on heritage discourse in contemporary places, specifically, Byzantine mosaics in Jordan, where the Byzantine Empire left behind a rich mosaic heritage. Today, these mosaics are replicated in conte...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
3,096 Views
13 Pages

Cellulolytic Bacillus Strain: Production Optimization Using Wheat Bran under Solid-State Fermentation and Investigation of Its Probiotic Potential

  • Taroub Bouzaiene,
  • Manel Ziadi,
  • Malek Enneifer,
  • Abir Sellami,
  • Abdelkarim Aydi,
  • Ameur Cherif and
  • Moktar Hamdi

22 May 2023

Attention to the association of cellulolytic bacteria with probiotic potential as an additive in animal feeding has risen in the last decades. Such additive use in livestock feed is essential in improving animal health, growth, and production perform...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,037 Views
23 Pages

22 May 2023

The increasing concentration of people and economic activities in urban areas intensifies the pressure on the urban environment and hastens environmental degradation processes. Therefore, addressing the impact of climate change on cities is an urgent...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,781 Views
23 Pages

22 May 2023

This study aimed to investigate the strength and permeability properties of binary and ternary systems for producing concrete mixes with a cure time of 7, 28, 90, and 180 days under high ambient temperatures (about 35–45 °C). The key variab...

  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
3,192 Views
21 Pages

Balancing Thermal Comfort and Energy Consumption in Residential Buildings of Desert Areas: Impact of Passive Strategies

  • Abir Khechiba,
  • Djamila Djaghrouri,
  • Moussadek Benabbas,
  • Francesco Leccese,
  • Michele Rocca and
  • Giacomo Salvadori

22 May 2023

Modern building materials using reinforced concrete are considered the most popular in the production of housing in Algeria, specifically in desert areas such as the city of Ouargla, which is characterized by its hot and arid climate. These dwellings...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,043 Views
16 Pages

22 May 2023

Rock mass stability is often affected by water–rock interaction in underground engineering construction. Cretaceous sandstones often have weak cementation, low strength and strong water-holding capacity, and their rock mass strength is easily w...

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