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This research aimed to conduct a bibliometric review on Acrocomia aculeata (Jacq.) Lodd. ex Mart., popularly known as “macaúba”, a palm tree of the Arecaceae family with great potential to promote sustainable practices. The review focused on the applications associated with the oil, pulp, and almonds of the fruit, products that can be used in industries such as food, cosmetics, and bioenergy, contributing to the development of more ecological production chains with less environmental impact. Data were collected from the Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect databases for publications related to phytochemical and bioactive aspects, while only Web of Science was used for data on energy aspects. The documents found were analyzed in the VOSviewer software (version 1.6.20), allowing the creation of bibliometric networks (clusters) and tables on scientific production. The analyses included authors, co-authors, countries, institutions, journal sources, and keywords. For phytochemical and bioactive aspects, the search resulted in 1026 articles, of which 261 were selected after applying the exclusion criteria. For energy aspects, 99 publications were found. Based on the data, it was possible to analyze the existing research on A. aculeata, identifying the state of the research and possible gaps in studies related to this oilseed. The results highlight the importance of macaúba as a sustainable alternative for diversifying agricultural and bioindustrial products, promoting the bioeconomy and contributing to the mitigation of environmental impacts. In addition, the research allowed us to identify the universities and researchers most dedicated to this species, their main results and the areas that still require investment to advance research. Thus, A. aculeata emerges as a relevant option to strengthen sustainable practices in key sectors, integrating economic, social, and environmental benefits. Full article

Urban forests and green spaces are increasingly promoted as Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) to mitigate climate risks, enhance human well-being, and support resilient and sustainable cities. Focusing on the theme of optimizing urban green space ecosystem services to foster resilient and sustainable cities, this study systematically analyzes 861 relevant publications indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection from 2005 to 2025. Using bibliometric analysis and scientific knowledge mapping methods, the research examines publication characteristics, spatial distribution patterns, collaboration networks, knowledge bases, research hotspots, and thematic evolution trajectories. The results reveal a rapid upward trend in this field over the past two decades, with the gradual formation of a multidisciplinary knowledge system centered on environmental science and urban research. China, the United States, and several European countries have emerged as key nodes in global knowledge production and collaboration networks. Keyword co-occurrence and cluster analyses indicate that research themes are mainly concentrated in four clusters: (1) ecological foundations and green process orientation, (2) nature-based solutions and blue–green infrastructure configuration, (3) social needs and environmental justice, and (4) macro-level policies and the sustainable development agenda. Overall, the field has evolved from a focus on ecological processes and individual service functions toward a comprehensive transition emphasizing climate resilience, human well-being, and multi-actor governance. Based on these findings, this study constructs a knowledge ecosystem framework encompassing knowledge base, knowledge structure, research hotspots, frontier trends, and future pathways. It further identifies prospective research directions, including climate change adaptation, integrated planning of blue–green infrastructure, refined monitoring driven by remote sensing and spatial big data, and the embedding of urban green space ecosystem services into the Sustainable Development Goals and multi-level governance systems. These insights provide data support and decision-making references for deepening theoretical understanding of Urban Green Space Ecosystem Services (UGSES), improving urban green infrastructure planning, and enhancing urban resilience governance capacity. Full article

Pleurotus ostreatus, commonly known as the oyster mushroom, is increasingly recognized as a key agrobiotechnological resource within sustainable development frameworks due to its ecological adaptability, rich nutritional profile, and broad socioeconomic contributions. This review integrates agroecological, socioeconomic, and biotechnological dimensions to examine its taxonomic identity, resilience to diverse environmental conditions, and efficiency in organic waste bioconversion. The species plays a critical role in circular bioeconomy strategies by advancing environmental sustainability, improving food and nutrition security, and supporting rural livelihoods through accessible, low-cost cultivation practices. Additionally, P. ostreatus demonstrates significant nutraceutical and pharmacological properties, making it a promising candidate for innovative biotechnological applications. Drawing on global and local case studies, this review highlights the species’ capacity to strengthen resilient agroecological systems and inclusive approaches to public health and livelihoods. Promoting its cultivation further enhances community well-being by generating equitable economic opportunities, empowering small-scale producers, and fostering social cohesion through sustainable food networks and shared resource systems. According to Mexico’s agroecological conditions, P. ostreatus represents a potential alternative to generate socioeconomic and nutritional benefits for the population at large. Full article

Climate change has intensified the frequency, scale, and interconnection of disasters, challenging the resilience of urban social–ecological systems. Progress remains fragmented because studies on climate adaptation, disaster risk, and resilience often evolve in isolation. Using an integrated methodological approach that combines bibliometric and knowledge mapping analyses of 2396 climate change, 1228 disaster risk, and 989 climate-related disaster risk publications (1994–2024) from the Web of Science Core Collection, this study explores global trends, collaboration networks, and thematic evolution. Results show that (1) disaster risk research remains centered on emergency management; (2) climate change resilience emphasizes adaptive governance and nature-based transformation; and (3) climate-related disaster studies increasingly address compound hazards and cross-sectoral feedback. Synthesizing these strands, this study develops a Dynamic Resilience Framework integrating multi-level feedbacks, governance coordination, and spatiotemporal coupling across robustness, redundancy, transformability, and learnability. The framework identifies future research priorities in multi-risk governance, urban transformability, and justice-oriented adaptation. Full article

Zoonotic diseases represent an important interface between socio-environmental change and public health, yet integrative assessments linking ecological and social determinants remain limited in tropical regions. This study mapped how socio-environmental drivers have shaped research patterns on zoonotic diseases in Brazil. We integrated socio-environmental data from empirical evidence with statistical modeling to evaluate temporal trends, thematic associations, and geographic distribution across six major zoonoses: leishmaniasis, Chagas disease, leptospirosis, yellow fever, Brazilian spotted fever, and hantavirus infection. Research output increased after 2010, particularly for leishmaniasis, Chagas disease, and leptospirosis, reflecting growing recognition of land-use change and socioeconomic vulnerability as key drivers of disease risk. Network analyses revealed strong thematic connections between zoonoses and land-use or socioeconomic factors, whereas climate change remained underrepresented. Spatially, research efforts were concentrated in the Amazon and Cerrado biomes, underscoring both ecological significance and persistent regional disparities in knowledge production. These findings demonstrate that Brazil’s zoonotic research landscape mirrors broader socio-environmental pressures, where deforestation, poverty, and climatic variability jointly influence disease dynamics. Strengthening geographically inclusive and environmentally informed research frameworks that integrate climate, land-use, and surveillance data will be essential to improve early-warning systems and guide sustainable, cross-sectoral public health policies. Full article

This study examines the impact of Green Entrepreneurial Orientation (GEO), Managerial Environmental Concerns (MECs), and Green Absorptive Capacity (GAC) on the environmental performance of Pakistani SMEs. The Dynamic Capabilities View (DCV) and Natural Resource-Based View (NRBV) demonstrate that innovation focused on sustainability and competitive advantage is enhanced by managerial engagement, knowledge capability, and environmental awareness. A cross-sectional survey involving 350 managers of SMEs in Pakistan utilized covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM). The MEC-to-GEO direction was insignificant, and this implies that the issue of managerial concern is not a driving force towards the initiation of green entrepreneurial endeavors. The confirmatory factor analysis model for the 350 SMEs demonstrates a satisfactory fit (CFI = 0.947; RMSEA = 0.073), along with reliability and validity. GEO and EP are positively influenced by GAC and MECs, with R² values of 0.204 and 0.526, respectively. The findings indicate that the absorptive and managerial capabilities of SMEs can integrate environmental responsibility into strategic decision-making, exceeding regulatory criteria to foster proactive environmental innovation. The study emphasizes ethical leadership, environmental competitiveness, and social responsibility through green information management and cooperative networks. The sustainability ideas and GEO are enhanced in developing nations by linking global green initiatives with local institutions and cultural contexts. Organizational management and policymakers should promote environmental education, ecological innovations, and sustainable practices within sectors. The limitations of the study include the use of self-reported data and cross-sectoral replication utilizing objective environmental indicators. Full article

Land maxing in cultivated ecosystems can improve upon other agroecological approaches because in this approach social, economic and ecological benefits are maximized within the available land, in part through the careful selection of plant species with specific benefits, e.g., biodiversity conservation, provision of ecological services, diversifying and improving farmer incomes. In this approach, plant species selected for improving farmer incomes are those providing non-timber marketable products, and plant species selected for biodiversity conservation and provision of ecological services can be identified quantitatively via ecological network theory. Here, we demonstrate using ecological network theory to identify (a) farm management practices associated with ecological network indices, and (b) key plant species that farmers can plant to maximize the potential for their land to support bees and pollination services. In this study we quantified bee-plant interaction networks within 10 agroforests, and compared results between the entire bee community and the subsetted stingless bee community. Bee abundance increased with flowering plant richness, explaining 9% of the variance (R² = 0.09; β = 0.05, SE = 0.03). Diverse agroforests with higher numbers of tree species supported less connected (R² = 0.67; β = −0.08, SE = 0.02), less nested (R² = 0.53; β = −0.05, SE = 0.01), and more specialized (R² = 0.63; β = 0.07, SE = 0.02) and modular (R² = 0.37; β = 0.05, SE = 0.02) bee-plant networks. Some key plant species with the strongest impacts on network structure and stability were shared between the entire bee-plant and the stingless bee-plant networks. We recommend that farmers plant the species highlighted in this study to maximize the value of their diverse agroforests to support bee communities and pollination services. Full article

In the context of new-type urbanization and high-quality development, this study aims to construct a multi-objective synergistic land-use mechanism to tackle the “growth-equity-ecology” trilemma in the Chengdu–Chongqing Urban Agglomeration (CCUA). By building an economic–social–ecological benefit evaluation index system and applying TOPSIS with entropy weighting, the coupling coordination degree (CCD) model, and the spatial Durbin model (SDM), we systematically explore the spatiotemporal patterns of land-use benefit synergies and their driving mechanisms. The results reveal the following: (1) From 2015 to 2023, CCUA’s land-use CCD generally improved but showed marked core–periphery polarization. Chongqing’s economic agglomeration worsened regional gaps, while Sichuan’s intra-regional policies boosted internal balance; cross-jurisdictional collaboration eased border disparities but failed to stop overall polarization. (2) Spatial clustering identified hotspots in Chongqing’s main urban and suburban areas and cold spots in eastern Sichuan, reflecting the coexistence of factor agglomeration and cross-border policy synergy. (3) Road network expansion directly hindered CCD, and neighboring ecological protection triggered resource-competition spillovers, emphasizing the key role of cross-regional governance in balancing the “ecology-development” trade-off. This study puts forward spatially differentiated strategies and cross-jurisdictional coordination mechanisms to optimize land-use structures and advance sustainable development in urban agglomerations. Full article

Urban greenways are essential ecological infrastructure connecting residents to nature and enhancing well-being. However, previous research has largely focused on the health benefits and related spatial patterns of greenways, while their roles and mechanisms in promoting pro-nature behaviors remain underexplored. Pro-nature behaviors are external manifestations of connectedness with nature, forming a gradient from visitation to usage habits and alignment with nature, thereby fostering sustainable human–nature relationships and enhancing urban well-being. At the deepest level, alignment with nature refers to residents’ deep engagement with natural environments, characterized by immersive perception and environmentally responsible behaviors that reflect an awareness of human–nature interdependence. This study systematically reviews existing literature to explore how urban greenways promote residents’ pro-nature behaviors. Grounded in the theory of connectedness with nature, this study develops a hierarchical framework linking network–place attributes to multilevel pro-nature behaviors (visitation, usage habits, and alignment with nature) to guide a systematic review of 88 articles retrieved from Web of Science and Scopus. Results show that visitation and usage habits are shaped mainly by greenway connectivity of built environment elements and internal features such as facilities, maintenance, and social factors, whereas alignment with nature is driven by ecological connectivity and habitat quality. The study argues that enduring pro-nature behaviors emerge when greenways integrate two complementary attributes: network coupling that links urban systems and ecological corridors, and composite place-based qualities that sustain human–nature interactions. These findings offer theoretical and practical insights for designing and managing urban greenways that combine ecological functionality with social well-being and promote sustainable urban development. Full article

This study reviews 33 meta-analyses and systematic reviews on Computational Thinking (CT), focusing on research quality, intervention effectiveness, and content. Quality assessment of included studies was conducted using the AMSTAR 2 tool. The meta-analysis achieved an average score of 10.9 (a total of 16 points), while systematic reviews scored an average of 6.1 (a total of 11 points). The 15 meta-analyses showed diverse intervention strategies. Project-based learning, text-based programming, and game-based learning demonstrate more pronounced effects in terms of effect size and practical outcomes. Curricular integration, robotics programming, and unplugged strategies offered additional value in certain contexts. Gender and disciplinary background were stable moderators, while grade level and educational stage had more conditional effects. Intervention duration, sample size, instructional tools, and assessment methods were also significant moderators in several studies. The 18 systematic reviews used a five-layer framework based on ecological systems theory, covering educational context (microsystem), tools and strategies (mesosystem), social support (exosystem), macro-level characteristics (macrosystem), and CT development (chronosystem). Future research should focus on standardizing meta-analyses, unifying effect size indicators, and strengthening longitudinal studies with cognitive network analysis. Additionally, systematic reviews should improve evidence credibility by integrating textual synthesis and data-driven reasoning to reduce redundancy and homogeneity. Full article

Forest recreation is irreplaceable for the protection and sustainable development of urban environments. Understanding the structural characteristics of forest recreation networks in urban areas thus offers valuable theoretical and practical insights. Grounded in social network theory and spatial analysis of recreational behavior, this study leverages point of interest (POI) data for forest attractions, forest land cover data, and user-generated content (UGC) trajectory data to analyze the evolution of the forest recreation network in the Chang-Zhu-Tan Green Heart (CZTGH) of China—the world’s largest metropolitan ecological green heart area. Findings reveal that the forest recreation network of CZTHGH exhibits a multi-center, clustered spatial pattern, with a weakened radiative influence from core to peripheral areas. While recreational behaviors are increasingly fragmented and localized, this has not undermined the network’s overall function; instead, it has fostered systemic adaptability through multiple, functionally complementary clusters, accompanied by a marked shift in activity preference toward ecologically oriented spaces such as arbor forests, shrublands, and scenic forests, alongside a significant decline in non-forest recreation. Furthermore, a high degree of spatial alignment is observed among recreation supply nodes, public demand, and forest resources, indicating synergistic spatial coordination between recreational use and ecological conservation. Findings support an analytical framework integrating recreation supply, recreation demand, and forest resources, providing practical references for the sustainable use of ecological spaces in similar urban areas. Full article

This article examines how metaphors operate in digital media not as descriptive analogies but as structuring forces that shape how technologies are designed, understood, and inhabited. Building on Marianne van den Boomen’s theory of digital material metaphors, it argues that metaphors such as the “desktop,” “cloud,” and “frontier” encode social and ideological assumptions into the infrastructures of computation. These metaphors render digital systems legible while concealing not just the procedural computation that van den Boomen terms depresentation, but the material, ecological, and labour conditions that sustain them. Using my practice-based work c(o)racle, 2025, as a case study, the internet is explored as a metaphorical and material terrain that connects networks of data, water, and craft, interrogating the dominant metaphor of cyberspace as immaterial and untethered, in dialogue with Tim Ingold, Lakoff and Johnson, Henri Lefebvre, and Yuk Hui. Drawing on S. J. Tambiah, Bruno Latour, and Elizabeth Wayland Barber, the essay situates metaphor within broader histories of making and mediation. By activating metaphor as both method and medium, the study proposes a critical reorientation toward digital space as an entangled, situated, and contested environment. Full article

This study investigates factors that encourage and discourage farmers to adopt rice–fish (RF) farming in the Hau Giang province in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. A mixed-method approach was employed to collect data, comprising focus group discussions, face-to-face interviews with rice (R) and rice–fish (RF) farmers, as well as in-depth interviews with agricultural officers and selected R and RF farmers. Economic benefits are the main motivation for adopting RF farming, but suitable agro-ecological conditions, farm size and access to social networks, technical training, and support from extension officers also positively influence the adoption of RF farming. Environmental and health factors have less impact on farmers’ choice of farming. The study also identifies several barriers to the adoption of RF farming, including spatial, operational, and market barriers. To enhance the adoption of RF farming, policymakers should prioritize promoting RF farming in areas with suitable agro-ecological conditions and implement supportive measures, particularly financial assistance and technical training. Additionally, raising farmers’ awareness of both the economic advantages and long-term ecological benefits of RF farming is essential. Full article

Agroecology is recognized as a resilient agricultural system amid the ecological crisis, but also as a social movement working towards better livelihoods for farmers. In Burkina Faso, the dynamics among actors promoting agroecology are not well understood. Effective governance of the agroecological transition necessitates a deeper comprehension of the interactions and networks involved. This study aims to identify, characterize, and analyze local actors and their networks to enhance governance for agroecological transition, focusing on two north and south-west regions of Burkina Faso to highlight regional differences. Using the Agricultural Knowledge and Information Systems (AKIS) as a conceptual framework, we conducted a literature review and facilitated focus group discussions during a workshop with stakeholders. Key participants include farmers, service providers, researchers, policymakers, NGOs, and organizations, which engage in political and technical interactions. The results show that the governance landscape is fragmented with public policies at both strategic and operational levels failing to effectively engage mainstream actors or translate into actionable support for agroecological practices. To transition agroecology from a fragmented niche to a widely adopted system, there is a critical need for consistent support for farmers, including knowledge sharing, networking opportunities, and marketing strategies. Full article

Urban agriculture is increasingly recognized not only for its role in enhancing ecological resilience, food security, and social inclusion, but also for its potential to challenge dominant urban development paradigms. Agroparks, as a spatial typology, have traditionally been associated with multifunctionality, productivity, and land preservation. This Perspective argues that agroparks can also serve as instruments for degrowth-oriented urban transitions, particularly in the context of climate emergency and the need to reconfigure urban land use beyond growth imperatives. Through landscape architectural analysis, the Bernex Agropark (now Parc des Molliers) in Geneva is examined as a spatial prototype that transforms underutilized land into a coherent system of crop zones, civic amenities, and ecological infrastructure. The project demonstrates how landscape architecture can contribute to the regeneration of urban edges while promoting ecological productivity, cooperative stewardship, and spatial limits to urban expansion. We introduce the concept of “Agroparks and Degrowth Urbanism”, framing Bernex as both a post-growth design strategy and a governance experiment. The Perspective concludes with recommendations for integrating agroparks into urban planning: connecting them to green infrastructure networks, prioritizing ecological over economic outputs, enabling commons-based management, and supporting climate adaptation through spatial design and food system relocalization. Full article