2026 March-1 - 509 articles
This research aims to examine how the concept of sustainability is understood through metaphors. The research was conducted in accordance with qualitative research principles. The study group was determined using criterion sampling and consisted of 1...
In the digital era, even the most remote communities are increasingly connected to global networks. However, a critical question persists: how can such connectivity translate into tangible economic growth and sustainable development for isolated moun...
To enhance the sustainable operation of electricity–hydrogen coupling multi-microgrids (EHCMMG), this study proposes a multi-objective dispatch optimization framework driven by electricity price prediction. Although EHCMMG plays a vital role in...
Geographical exclaves face distinctive development challenges as spatial separation creates cross-border dependencies and institutional vulnerabilities. Musandam Governorate, Oman’s exclave separated from the mainland by United Arab Emirates (U...
Biochar presents an opportunity for soil productivity enhancement and carbon sequestration, yet its adoption in Neotropics remains limited. This study assessed biochar production feasibility, chemical composition, and structural constraints influenci...
While sustainability is set as a goal by a broad range of international organizations, its definition varies, and there is still a lack of practical criteria for product designers to evaluate the degree of (un)sustainability in the design phase. Life...
The overall objective of the study was to propose the application of the IRA principles and the WWP model in the Tejemujeres Cooperative, with the aim of strengthening its production and management system without compromising its social identity. To...
This review synthesizes recent progress in modern energy storage technologies and proposes a selection-oriented comparison for power-system stabilization. Technologies are grouped into electrochemical, mechanical, chemical, and thermal storage, and e...
Engineering education requires pedagogical approaches that integrate sustainability with the development of core technical competencies. This study develops, implements, and evaluates a Sustainability-Integrated Problem-Based Learning (SI-PBL) approa...
Institutions are widely recognized as a key determinant of long-run economic growth, yet empirical research has predominantly focused on institutional levels rather than institutional stability over time. This study examines whether regulatory volati...
This study establishes an evaluation index system for the Green Transition Level of resource-based cities in Shanxi Province from four aspects: economy, society, resources, and ecology. It describes the temporal and spatial variations in the Green Tr...
This study explores the self-perception of small-scale artisanal food enterprises and their potential for food upcycling as a sustainable strategy to reduce food waste. The primary aim is to identify the characteristics of artisanal food production a...
The environmental concerns associated with the excessive use and improper disposal of plastic waste have led to increased interest in chemical recycling methods such as pyrolysis. In this study, waste plastic pyrolysis oil (WPPO) was evaluated as a p...
Against the backdrop of global change, frequent and severe droughts pose major threats to ecosystems, and quantifying ecosystem anomalies driven by hydrothermal stress remains challenging. Based on this, we propose a drought-monitoring framework cent...
With rapid economic development in China’s coastal regions, more oil stations are being built on soft soil foundations, facing risks such as foundation settlement and pipeline failures. Mechanical vibrations of oil pumps can induce resonance in...
The sustainable development of online travel platforms relies on consumer trust and a healthy ecosystem. However, challenging cancellation policies have become a significant issue, threatening the industry’s sustainability. Existing research of...
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Due to the significant challenges faced by healthcare systems, medical establishments strive to set the tone by integrating new concepts to bridge this gap. Here, Lean Healthcare (LH) has been inspired by Lean Management (LM). Utilizing LM to optimiz...
As one of the most important transportation corridors in China, the long-term operation of the Beijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway may lead to the fragmentation and fragility of the ecological pattern and an imbalance between the supply and dem...
This study quantifies spatial patterns and socio-economic drivers of wildlife-related losses at the agricultural–conservation interface in north-eastern South Africa. Using structured interviews with 249 farmers across five localities (Limpopo,...
Stray currents pose a significant threat to the structural health and resilience of subway shield tunnels through the destructive effects of electrochemical corrosion, which is broadly recognized as one of the main obstacles to ensuring the sustainab...
Marine storm surge disasters occur frequently with complex and variable scenarios, causing severe casualties and economic losses in coastal areas. However, existing research still has limitations in the integrated analysis of event chain and emergenc...
Digital public infrastructure is increasingly viewed as a catalyst for rural and agricultural transformation, yet its structural impact on agricultural modernization remains insufficiently examined. Using the Broadband China policy as a quasi-natural...
The conflict between rapid industrialization and ecological deterioration constitutes a critical bottleneck for developing regions, particularly concerning industrial wastewater governance. The primary purpose of this study is to investigate whether...
Accurate estimation of structural damping is essential for seismic performance assessment and design for earthquake-resistant buildings. From a sustainability perspective, reliable evaluation of dynamic properties is crucial in extending the service...
Globally, sustainable seafood has become an important marketing means to promote sustainable fisheries practices. To support its production, however, characterising the consumer market, such as the demand, awareness and identification of sustainable...
Renewable energy is a key driver of the sustainable energy transition. To accelerate deployment, the Renewable Energy Directive was amended by Directive (EU) 2023/2413, commonly referred to as ‘RED III’, which raised the Union’s ren...
This article has been withdrawn by the Editorial Office, with the agreement of the authors and the Editor-in-Chief, due to an error during the production process that resulted in duplicate publication [...]
This study explores the role of an agricultural education programme in achieving China’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promoting rural development. Sustainability development education, a key factor in achieving the SDGs, can be impl...
In the era of technological revolution, high-tech industries have gained prominence in national innovation systems. However, China’s high-tech sector faces challenges such as late development, weak foundations, and regional disparities. To addr...
Despite growing interest in circular economy practices, limited empirical research explains how circular-oriented HR systems translate into measurable sustainability outcomes, particularly within manufacturing SMEs operating under resource constraint...
Amid mounting environmental pressures and tightening resource constraints in China’s cities, advancing zero-waste city initiatives has become a critical avenue for sustainable urban governance. Zero-waste cities not only improve environmental q...
University campus green spaces function as critical microcosms of urban building environments, directly advancing Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) through evidence-based landscap...
The geochemical characteristics of major elements in lake sediments provide insights into aquatic environmental variations, the regional geological background, and the intensity of weathering processes. This study investigates Dongping Lake (DL) usin...
The rapid expansion of the low-altitude economy has created new opportunities for digital transformation in agriculture; however, empirical evidence on its role in advancing smart agriculture remains limited. Using panel data from 30 Chinese province...
As a sustainable biological approach for polluted water management, algal-bacterial systems are increasingly being explored because of their synergistic physiological and metabolic interactions. This study established an algal-bacterial consortium co...
The mechanisms by which the regional hydroclimate responds to global climate forcing are complex, particularly in geographically heterogeneous countries like China. Focusing on Hunan Province, this study employs the Standardized Precipitation Index (...
Despite ecological evidence demonstrating the harmful impacts of light pollution (LP) and the tangible economic benefits associated with implementing “dark-sky-friendly” technological policies, there is still a lack of analyses examining...
This study examines a panel of 268 Chinese cities during 2013–2023, employing patent applications in Low-carbon technologies (LCTs) as a proxy indicator for the level of LCTs. The spatiotemporal patterns of LCTs are characterized through integr...
This study examines the social burden and systemic infrastructure vulnerabilities associated with fatal road traffic incidents in Medellín, Colombia, over the period 2008–2025. Using official records from the Secretaría de Movilid...
This study aims to systematically synthesize and critically evaluate the characteristics of electric arc furnace slag (EAFS) and ladle furnace slag (LFS) when applied as an alternative paving material. A systematic literature review was conducted fol...
With the rapid adoption of dishwashers in China’s households, the consequent growth in energy and water consumption presents new challenges for energy conservation, emission reduction, and water resource management in China. To address this, th...
This study focuses on the role and mechanism of college students’ social practice in the process of technological innovation driving the integration of culture and tourism. Through diverse data sources and qualitative coding analysis strategies...
The circular economy paradigm offers a critical framework for addressing agricultural sustainability challenges, yet limited empirical evidence exists regarding how ecological innovations create simultaneous value across environmental, economic, and...
To effectively leverage the role of green shipping corridors (GSCs) in promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction in international shipping, this paper firstly examined the current status and challenges faced by GSCs with the aim of providing valua...
Banquet services are a strategically important yet underexplored component of full-service hotel operations, characterized by event-based delivery and complex coordination. Existing service quality frameworks inadequately capture the operational, spa...
The intensive use of chemical fertilizers in medicinal plant production raises significant environmental and quality concerns, particularly under arid and high-temperature conditions. This study investigated the effectiveness of indigenous endophytic...
Strategic Emerging Industries (SEIs) are a critical driver of China’s green transition and high-quality development; however, the Ecological and Environmental Effects of Firm Entry and Exit remain insufficiently explored. Based on micro-level d...
Reducing biogas produced by solid waste landfills is a key solution in achieving climate neutrality goals, contributing to GHG emission reduction. This study aimed to investigate the opportunity to invest in a landfill biogas energy production plant...
Differentiating between authentic corporate compliance and strategic avoidance is of paramount importance for the evaluation of carbon-emission reduction policies. Leveraging China’s Total Carbon-Emission Control Policy (TCP) as a quasi-natural...
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