Sustainability, Volume 15, Issue 22

Water infrastructure management relies on information, communication strategies, and affordable technologies. This paper used demand analysis and modeling to guide strategic decision-making in sustainable water management for the urban cluster in Tle...

This study aims to assess how the performance of Change Control Boards (CCBs) influences the relationship between requirements uncertainty and the Time to Market (TTM) of software projects in emerging markets. We collected data through a structured q...

It has become standard practice for governments and transportation engineers around the world to infuse sustainability principles into their plans as higher-level goals and priorities, with indicators to reflect the same. The transformation towards s...

The bioeconomy is a complex and increasingly relevant field, and agriculture represents an essential sector for its development. The bioeconomy presents an opportunity for sustainable agriculture that is beneficial for the environment and public heal...

In Japan, there are a massive number of sewage pipes buried in the ground. In order to operate sustainable sewerage systems, it is necessary to estimate the soundness of sewage pipes accurately and to conduct repairs and other measures according to t...

In Europe, forest fires are a serious and constant threat. They destroy forests and forest land, causing damage, financial loss, and long-lasting impacts on forest ecosystem services. There are several ways to decrease the number of forest fires, inc...

To address the issue of seasonal water resource shortages in Nanchang City, a multi-system coupling socio-hydrology simulation method was proposed. This approach involves dynamically integrating a centralized socio-economic model with a distributed s...

In the Xochimilco area, within the urban perimeter of Mexico City, a unique ancestral agri-food production system persists: the chinampa system, also called chinampería. The chinampa agri-food production is a World Heritage inscribed by UNESCO...

The wastewater circular economy (WW-CE) represents a solution to improving sanitation coverage and management worldwide. However, the transition to circular wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) requires facilitation to enhance decision-makers’ u...

The implementation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in urban environments is gaining momentum as a means to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable development. However, effective monitoring and evaluation are essential to assess the...

Consumer behavior contributes to the environmental crisis worldwide. This study examines the influence of horizontal and vertical individualism and collectivism (HVIC) on pro-environmental purchasing behavior based on environmental self-identity. We...

The purpose of this study is to conduct an in-depth needs analysis in order to create a sustainable business English course. Drawing critical insights from the development and implementation of a sustainable curriculum, a mixed-methods approach was c...

The European Union is committed to both lowering greenhouse gas emissions and promoting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) on its roads. To achieve these goals, it is imperative to speed up the development of the charging infrastructure as well...

Digital finance (DF) is the engine driving financial inclusion worldwide, but the current uneven development of DF across regions would hinder this process. Based on cross-sectional data from 288 prefecture-level cities for the representative years 2...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is considered promising digital technology that has important opportunities for enhancing project oversight and delivering improved decision-making in the risk management domain. However, there is a limited amount of rese...

Power system stability is of paramount importance in the context of energy sustainability. The reliable and efficient operation of power systems is crucial for supporting modern societies, economies, and the growing demand for electricity while minim...

Despite the increasing attention that the circular economy (CE) has received at the international level in recent years, the literature has paid limited attention to the importance of institutional factors that may influence firms’ disclosure o...

Coordination between population growth and built-up land expansion is a major challenge for regional sustainable development. This paper proposed a dual indicator approach, which consists of the ratio of the built-up land expansion rate to population...

This study explores the use of ozone decontamination as a sustainable approach for eradicating pathogens from various environments. Ozone, a highly reactive gas, demonstrates remarkable efficacy in eliminating bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Decontamin...

In the biodiverse Nakdong River estuary, the predominant seagrass and salt marsh species, Zostera japonica and Bolboschoenus planiculmis, are declining due to human and natural pressures. Our study investigated how environmental factors and co-existi...

This paper explores the concept of design for urban commons and its role in placemaking strategies that cater to community needs and aspirations. Placemaking is viewed as a collaborative process that involves early engagement with stakeholders to cre...

We propose a platform called “LCA-Multidimensional Map (LAMP)” to support companies and individuals aiming for CO₂ zero emissions (CZEs) by efficiently conducting life cycle assessments (LCAs) of their products and activities, collecting...

Air quality issues are critical to daily life and public health. However, air quality data are characterized by complexity and nonlinearity due to multiple factors. Coupled with the exponentially growing data volume, this provides both opportunities...

Land is a natural resource, and settlement development is central for human activities. The growth of settlements comes at the expense of natural and agricultural land. Understanding urban growth dynamics, defined in this study as new urban developme...

The last years have seen propagating Metaverse and Mixed Reality (Extended Reality, XR) technologies into everyday applications. Due to their immersion and digitalization capability, sustainability issues can be addressed to optimize resource consump...

This study proposed a systematic approach to quantifying city flood vulnerability (CFV) related to climate change using several multi-criteria decision-making methods in medium-sized cities and investigated the sources of uncertainty in this assessme...

As Khanh Hoa Sanest Soft Drink Joint Stock Company attempts to satisfy consumer requirements and maintain market share in the salangane nest industry, it is important to monitor the efficiency of its supply chain (SC). This paper identified metrics t...

The bibliometric method was used in this study to analyze current advances in the anaerobic digestion (AD) of cellulose waste. The result shows that the number of articles increased rapidly after 2010, suggesting a growing interest in this field. The...

Precision in discerning the spatiotemporal dynamics of municipal solid waste (MSW) production and its drivers is pivotal for informing the seasonal management and recycling of urban waste streams. This investigation zeroed in on Hefei’s central...

Parks provide essential services to urban dwellers, but the global COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted park usage. Despite this, little is known about the adaptation of visiting behaviors by the public and how visitation patterns vary across di...

Ecosystems suffer from CO₂ emissions and pollution caused by waste materials, mainly agricultural and industrial, that are dumped in landfill sites. These materials contain aluminosilicates, which are key ingredients for producing geopolymer composit...

Developing energy literacy and pathways for youth to clean energy careers are vital for sustainable development, aligning with various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), from climate action to quality education. Despite the increasing focus on nur...

Under the constraint of the AC power flow architecture considering reactive power regulation, the examination of integrated energy distributed transactions among multiple subsystems can promote the research in the field of energy sharing. It is diffi...

Silk secreted by Bombyx mori L. silkworm has become one of the most important biomaterials, due to its excellent biocompatibility, controllable biodegradability, superior processability, and unique mechanical properties. Silk fibroin and sericin, as...

Finding a method to provide the installed Internet of Things (IoT) nodes with energy that is both ubiquitous and long-lasting is crucial for ensuring continuous smart city optimization. These and other problems have impeded new research into energy h...

With the globalization of industry, the ecological crisis has become more serious. The sustainable development of the environment is being challenged. College students bear the important responsibility of future social development and environmental c...

To mitigate forest fragmentation, it is critical to investigate the factors that contribute to it. Considerable research examines various factors shaping forest fragmentation, but these studies have not typically identified land use planning as an im...

The stem CO₂ efflux (Es) plays an important role in the carbon balance in forest ecosystems. However, a majority of studies focus on ecosystem flux, and little is known about the contribution of stem respiration to ecosystem respiration (Reco) for ru...

Foliar feeding has been confirmed to be the fastest way of dealing with nutrient deficiencies and increasing the yield and quality of crop products. The synthesis of chlorophyll and photosynthesis are directly related to magnesium (Mg), which operate...

The composition of runoff in the basins located in the arid region of Northwest China is complex. How to better simulate and analyze the hydrological process and runoff situation of the basin through hydrological models is the key to the effective ma...

We are witnessing significant climatic changes and increasingly frequent extreme weather conditions affecting every part of the globe. In order to reduce and stop these unfavourable climate changes, there has been a shift to the use of renewables, an...

As environmental awareness continues to grow and government policies provide incentives, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more widely used in logistics distribution. Considering green power trading and carbon emissions, this paper addresses the g...

In recent years, the tourism industry has undergone substantial transformations, integrating new technology to lead to a new era termed Tourism 4.0. These innovations enhance the customer’s travel experience. An emerging trend in travel technol...

The study’s objective was to characterize the effects of mealworm powder fortification on ice cream’s properties and nutritional value. The approximate composition and the mineral and fatty acid profiles were analyzed. Moreover, the antio...

The effective management of soil organic carbon (SOC) is highlighted as one of the strategies and cost-effective options for mitigating climate change, while soil nitrogen (N) often is specified as an essential element for plant growth. This study wa...

Hybrid biomaterials were engineered using the electrospinning technique, incorporating the dipeptide Boc–L-phenylalanyl–L-isoleucine into microfibers composed of biocompatible polymers. The examination by scanning electron microscopy affi...

The efficient selection of a perfect site for the development of an industrial site in spatial planning should consider the land condition and environmental factors to minimize the impacts and risks. This paper aimed to create a model to assess if an...

This study evaluated the influence of fine dust environmental education on 90 elementary and middle school students, taking into account factors such as sex, place of residence, experience with environmental education, and experience with augmented r...

Urban green planning is crucial in promoting sustainable urban ecosystems through the mindful use of vegetation, but few approaches are currently able to account for the ecosystem services provided by urban green planning in ex ante planning applicat...

The emergence of automated mobility-on-demand (AMoD) services in urban regions has underscored crucial issues concerning the sustainable advancement of urban mobility. In particular, the impact of various AMoD implementation strategies in dense, tran...