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The present integrative umbrella review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the evidence and practices related to mental health and career transitions in elite sport toward the implementation of service provision through digital interventions. Following PRIO guidelines, an extensive search across five databases (2015–2025) identified 52 eligible manuscripts (e.g., conceptual, review, and position studies). Data extraction focused on mental health, dual-career pathways, career transition challenges and needs, and identity-related issues among high-performance athletes. The findings revealed a strong consensus that athlete well-being is shaped by the dynamic interaction of mental health symptoms, sport-specific stressors, identity processes, and structural conditions across the athletic lifespan. Mental health vulnerabilities (e.g., anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and distress) were consistently reported, particularly during injury, deselection, and retirement. Dual-career engagement, diversified identities, and proactive career planning emerged as key protective factors, while stigma, limited literacy, and uneven access to psychological services remained persistent barriers. Five main thematic areas (Matrix 1) operationalized in ten higher-order intervention domains (e.g., Matrix 2, screening, monitoring, literacy, and others) and 14 potential online implementation strategies (Matrix 3) were identified. However, the evidence highlights fragmented implementation and a lack of scalable, cross-national tools to support athletes during and beyond their competitive careers. Therefore, a harmonized, evidence-based, multidimensional framework for the development and implementation of digital support resources has been proposed. This integrative review underscores the need for integrated, culturally sensitive, and digitally enabled support systems to promote sustainable transitions and long-term athlete well-being. Full article

Oil-dependent urban regions face persistent ecological and societal issues following extraction, including land degradation and infrastructural neglect. Despite the discourse on environmental justice and extractivism, a research gap exists regarding the transition of post-extractive cities from recognizing environmental harm to implementing territorial rehabilitation strategies. This study examines Poza Rica, Mexico, a critical city in the oil industry, as a case study for restorative justice and urban transition after extraction. Utilizing a qualitative case study approach with planning documents, technical reports, environmental regulations, spatial data, and community input, the research evaluates the territorial impacts of seventy years of oil extraction and explores restoration pathways. The results indicate a landscape characterized by abandoned wells, environmental liabilities, and the integration of former extraction zones into urban areas. In the Tampico–Misantla Basin, 49.5% of wells remain inactive, with only 2.7% meeting contemporary closure standards. In Poza Rica, nearly 98% of urban growth from 1997 to 2016 occurred in regions previously linked to oil extraction. The article posits that restorative justice in post-extractive cities necessitates more than mere financial restitution. It advocates for a territorial restitution framework centred on remediation, economic transformation, and community governance, illustrating how former extraction sites can evolve into assets for urban resilience and sustainable development. Full article

The rapid expansion of the global gaming industry has intensified concern about Gaming Disorder (GD), creating a need for strategies that protect player well-being while remaining feasible for industry implementation. Using a PRISMA 2020-guided systematic review method, the study synthesised evidence from 40 peer-reviewed studies published between 2015 and 2025 on responsible gaming interventions implemented by game developers, platform operators, and digital storefronts. The review identified four main strategy clusters: structural design features, behavioural tools, monetisation controls, and regulatory measures. Across the literature, some interventions, including break reminders, spending controls, adaptive warnings, and design modifications that interrupt continuous play, showed potential to reduce excessive gaming and support self-regulation. However, effectiveness was often constrained by fragmented implementation, inconsistent evaluation, jurisdictional differences, and limited evidence from low- and middle-income settings. Digital storefronts were notably underexamined despite their growing influence on access and monetisation. The findings suggest that isolated technical or behavioural measures are unlikely to be sufficient on their own. In response, this review proposes the Integrated Responsible Gaming Strategy Framework (IRGSF), which brings together ethical design, behavioural support, socio-technical coordination, and stakeholder governance to guide more coherent and sustainable approaches to GD prevention. Full article

Mineral scaling on carbon electrodes remains a critical limitation to the long-term performance of capacitive deionization (CDI) systems treating hard and alkaline waters. In this study, alternating polarization (AP) is investigated as an in situ electrochemical regeneration strategy to reverse cathodic scaling in flow-through CDI treating a feed containing 5 mM NaCl, 5 mM NaHCO₃, and 2.5 mM CaCl₂ under three modes: conventional cycling (control), delayed AP introduced after fouling developed, and immediate AP implemented from the first cycle. Under conventional operation, cathodic scaling reduced the salt adsorption capacity (SAC) to 5.9 ± 0.2 mg/g, increased cathode mass from 0.208 ± 0.004 g (pristine) to 0.353 ± 0.054 g, and decreased specific capacitance to 28 ± 2 F/g, accompanied by extensive pore blockage and carbonate deposition observed by SEM and BET measurements. Application of delayed AP restored electrode functionality, increasing SAC to 8.9 ± 0.6 mg/g and specific capacitance to 56 ± 2 F/g while reducing the cathode mass to 0.212 ± 0.007 g and removing surface precipitates. The immediate AP operation reduced the extent of scale formation from cycle 1, maintaining SAC at 8.4 ± 0.2 mg/g throughout operation, with stable physical and electrochemical properties. These improvements are attributed to periodic polarity reversal, which induces alternating alkaline and acidic microenvironments at the electrode surface and promotes the electrochemical dissolution of carbonate phases during anodic polarization. Overall, this work establishes AP as a simple, chemical-free operational strategy for both preventing and reversing cathodic mineral scaling, thereby enabling sustained CDI performance and mitigating capacity loss over the tested operational periods in complex water matrices. Full article

Reliable air pollution monitoring remains a major challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), limiting the assessment of population exposure and the development of effective mitigation strategies. Recent advances in low-cost (LC) sensors offer promising opportunities, but their deployment in low-infrastructure settings still faces significant technical and logistical challenges. This study presents the experience gained from deploying LC sensor networks in Burkina Faso, Niger, and the Republic of Guinea, focusing on the practical challenges of installing and maintaining these systems under demanding conditions. In Burkina Faso, an LC station was co-located with a reference-grade instrument, enabling field calibration. In Niger, factory-calibrated LC sensors were deployed across urban, semi-urban, and rural settings, while in Guinea they were installed in a remote area. Several practical issues and challenges emerged, including unstable power supplies, limited internet connectivity, safety, and logistical constraints. Careful planning and involvement of local expertise proved essential for the long-term sustainability of LC sensors. Knowledge transfer to local partners supported ongoing maintenance and strengthened data ownership. Overall, this study demonstrated that the reliability of LC air quality networks in SSA depends not only on technology, but also on adaptive strategies, robust calibration, and strong local engagement, offering practical guidance for future scalable and sustainable implementations in resource-limited settings. Full article

The sustainable development of forest ecotourism relies on the effective stimulation of tourists’ environmentally responsible behavior, and the intervention of participatory art and aesthetics provides a new driving force for this process. Taking Xiqiaoshan National Forest Park (Nanhai Land Art Festival) as a case study, we propose an extended stimulus–organism–response (S-O-R) theoretical framework to reveal the psychological perception and transmission mechanism of participatory art and aesthetic experience in empowering the sustainable development of ecotourism. We used a hybrid approach combining PLS-SEM and artificial neural networks (ANNs) to analyze survey data from 596 Chinese tourists. The study found that sensory impressions driven by art and aesthetics significantly and positively influence tourists’ natural connections, perceived value, and ecotourism attitudes. These three constructs function as significant parallel mediators between sensory impressions and environmentally responsible behavior, while chain mediation effects are statistically significant but of small magnitude. The new environmental paradigm (NEP), conceptualized as an individual trait boundary condition, exhibits a significant negative moderating effect on the relationship between sensory impressions and connectedness to nature. ANN sensitivity analysis further complements the findings by demonstrating the prominent nonlinear predictive role of ecotourism attitudes in behavioral transformation. This study extends the application boundaries of the S-O-R theory to art-integrated ecotourism research, clarifies the internalization process of tourist experiences from sensory perception to behavioral enactment, and provides empirical evidence for forest tourism managers to optimize experience design and implement differentiated guidance strategies. Full article

Honey bee populations face significant threats from viral pathogens, Nosema ceranae, Varroa destructor, and the small hive beetle (Aethina tumida), all of which contribute to colony losses worldwide. RNA interference (RNAi) has emerged as a promising molecular tool for controlling these pathogens and pests through sequence-specific gene silencing. This review summarizes current advances in RNAi applications against major honey bee diseases and parasites, including antiviral strategies, suppression of Nosema development, interference with Varroa reproduction, and RNAi-based control of small hive beetles. Particular attention is given to recent developments in delivery technologies, including oral administration, nanoparticle-assisted formulations, and symbiont-mediated RNAi systems. The opportunities, limitations, and future challenges associated with large-scale implementation, environmental safety, regulatory approval, and field deployment are also discussed. Collectively, these advances highlight the potential of RNAi as a valuable component of sustainable honey bee health management and integrated pest management programs. Full article

Hybrid tractors are a promising solution for reducing fuel consumption and emissions in agricultural machinery. However, their low-speed, high-torque operation with frequent load fluctuations demands an energy management strategy (EMS) that is both real-time capable and highly adaptive. This study focuses on a coaxial parallel hybrid electric tractor, developing a forward simulation model that integrates longitudinal vehicle dynamics, engine, motor, battery, and transmission systems. An improved equivalent fuel consumption minimization strategy (ECMS) with state-of-charge feedback correction, termed F-ECMS, is proposed. It dynamically adjusts the equivalence factor based on real-time battery SOC to approach optimal fuel economy while sustaining charge. Dynamic programming (DP) is used to establish a global benchmark. Simulations under a typical plowing cycle show that over 14,400 s, the F-ECMS maintains SOC (0.5964) close to the DP reference (0.6000), while achieving a 1.51% reduction in equivalent fuel consumption compared to a rule-based strategy. The results demonstrate that the proposed F-ECMS offers an effective balance between real-time performance and fuel economy, showing strong potential for practical implementation in hybrid agricultural vehicles. Full article

Recently, the problem of food waste management has attracted the attention of producers, processors, retailers, and consumers due to economic, environmental, food safety, and sustainability consequences, affecting the entire food supply chain. This article reviews data on food waste of animal origin at different stages along the production and transformation systems, from an environmental, economic, or social perspective. Results show differences between developed and developing countries. While in developed countries, most waste occurs at the end of the food chain, in developing countries, most waste occurs in primary production and transportation. Food waste is very expressive in production and retail, but also in final consumption in households and food services. Mitigating measures include upcycling, i.e., recovering valuable food components for industrial use with economic and environmental benefits, and alternatives for food waste reutilization. The role of the consumer is unquestionable, particularly when shopping for food for the household or when consuming food in restaurants or canteens. Hence, it is crucial to understand the behaviours leading to food waste as a way to reduce it and implement strategies to effectively reduce food waste at various levels. The role of education, regulation, and policies is pivotal in achieving minimal food waste. Full article

As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) accelerates its transition toward smart mobility under Vision 2030, establishing a robust digital infrastructure is paramount for the safe deployment of autonomous vehicles (AVs). High-definition (HD) maps serve as a critical foundation for this infrastructure, yet their deployment is severely bottlenecked by extreme operational costs, massive data processing payloads, and rapid environmental variations across vast highway networks. To address these challenges, this paper proposes a comprehensive, localized national strategy structured around three key tasks. First, it establishes a unified national HD map standard to guarantee seamless interoperability and data sharing among competing AV manufacturers and government transport authorities. Second, it implements an AI-powered baseline workflow using Mobile Mapping Systems (MMS) for high-fidelity static map construction, anchored and validated within designated pilot zones, including the King Abdulaziz University campus and key sectors in the Kingdom. Third, it deploys a decentralized, vision-based crowdsourcing system that leverages active public and commercial vehicle fleets for real-time map maintenance. By integrating a sovereign edge-cloud AI infrastructure that respects local Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), this framework bridges the gap between high-accuracy baseline mapping and long-term economic sustainability, offering an actionable technical roadmap for scaling a resilient digital transport layer across the Kingdom. Full article

Firms are increasingly expected to pursue multiple sustainability priorities, but the implementation consequences of expanding sustainability agendas remain insufficiently understood. This study investigates whether and how sustainability overload reduces sustainability execution consistency. Drawing on the attention-based view and the corporate sustainability tensions perspective, the study proposes that a broad and simultaneous sustainability agenda exceeds managers’ attentional and coordination capacity, thereby weakening implementation coherence across departments. Specifically, the study hypothesizes that sustainability overload increases managerial attention strain, which in turn increases interunit priority divergence, ultimately reducing sustainability execution consistency. To test this sequential mechanism, a randomized experimental vignette study was conducted with 300 middle- and senior-level managers working in Türkiye-based firms operating in sustainability-exposed sectors. Participants were assigned to either a focused sustainability strategy condition or an overloaded sustainability strategy condition. The results support all proposed hypotheses. The overloaded condition increased managerial attention strain and interunit priority divergence, while reducing perceived sustainability execution consistency. PROCESS Model 6 analysis confirmed the sequential mediation mechanism. The findings suggest that sustainability implementation depends not only on the breadth of sustainability goals, but also on whether these goals are organized through a manageable priority architecture. The study contributes to sustainability strategy implementation research by highlighting managerial attention and cross-functional divergence as mechanisms linking sustainability overload to execution inconsistency. Full article

Background: This systematic review evaluates the evidence on sustainable practices in dentistry. It focuses on effective measures, innovative technologies, strategies for reducing the carbon footprint, life cycle assessments (LCA), attitudes toward “green” dentistry, and educational approaches. Methods: A systematic search was conducted in five databases (Cochrane Library, Embase, LILACS, MEDLINE via PubMed, and Scopus) without language restrictions in accordance with PRISMA. The review was registered in PROSPERO (CRD420251056821). Results: A total of 2395 records were identified; after removing 394 duplicates, 2001 remained for screening. After title and abstract screening, 154 full-text articles were evaluated, of which 51 studies were included. The included studies addressed life cycle assessments of dental materials, sustainable clinical practices, and educational measures. Environmentally friendly materials and procedures, such as reusable personal protective equipment and water-saving technologies, demonstrate significant potential for reducing environmental impact. Despite generally high acceptance among dentists and patients, implementation is often limited by financial and knowledge-related barriers. Conclusions: The implementation of sustainable materials and procedures is crucial for reducing environmental impact. Equally important are the integration of ecological content into education and appropriate financial and political frameworks to promote sustainable dentistry. Full article

Fruit harvesting systems are undergoing a paradigm shift toward sustainable and energy-efficient mechanized platforms driven by robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced sensing technologies. This review synthesizes recent engineering developments in fruit harvesting, focusing on system architecture, fruit detachment mechanics, and mechanized harvesting strategies. It examines harvesting classifications, mechanical principles governing detachment, and pre-harvest factors affecting performance, along with principal mechanisms including shaking, cutting, and alternative detachment techniques. Post-detachment handling and fruit recovery processes are also analyzed, together with economic and sustainability-related trade-offs between manual and mechanized harvesting systems. Recent progress in robotic harvesting systems, machine vision, and multi-sensor fusion is evaluated within the framework of smart orchard engineering, with increasing emphasis on energy-efficient design, resource optimization, reduced postharvest losses, and environmental sustainability as key performance drivers. Despite these advancements, current technologies remain constrained by fruit damage susceptibility, biological variability, limited cross-crop adaptability, and high implementation costs, limiting large-scale adoption in commercial orchards. The novelty of this review lies in establishing a unified engineering framework that links mechanical detachment principles with robotic systems and intelligent sensing technologies under an energy-efficient sustainability perspective, enabling a system-level understanding of harvesting performance and supporting the development of next-generation adaptive and sustainable fruit harvesting systems. Full article

Estimating carbon stocks in semi-urban ecosystems remains challenging due to spatial heterogeneity and the scale limitations of conventional datasets. This study aims to estimate and analyse the spatial and temporal distribution of carbon stocks at Universitas Padjadjaran using high-resolution remote sensing imagery and to support sustainable campus and green campus initiatives. Multi-temporal data from WorldView-2 (2015, 2017), WorldView-3 (2021), and Legion-03 (2025) were used to derive vegetation indices, followed by aboveground biomass (AGB) modelling through regression analysis. Carbon stock was calculated using a standard conversion factor of 0.5. The results show a consistent increase in vegetation density and carbon stock, with average values rising from 20.381 tonnes/ha in 2015 to 29.160 tonnes/ha in 2025. The use of the MSAVI produced an accurate model for predicting AGB (R² = 0.987–0.993). This study introduces a novel integration of high-resolution imagery using MSAVI to improve AGB estimation at the campus scale, providing a more detailed and reliable approach for carbon assessment in heterogeneous semi-urban environments and contributing to the implementation of sustainable, environmentally friendly campus management strategies. Full article

The transition toward transportation electrification has accelerated significantly in the United States through the implementation of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This study examines the evolution of NEVI implementation across the six New England states from 2022 to 2026 within a shared federal policy framework. Using a qualitative comparative longitudinal document analysis approach, the research analyzed state NEVI plans, annual implementation updates, transportation electrification strategies, and policy documents through thematic comparative analysis. The findings revealed that NEVI implementation evolved beyond compliance-oriented charging deployment toward broader adaptive governance and sustainability-oriented transportation processes. States demonstrated varying implementation trajectories shaped by institutional coordination, utility collaboration, operational adaptation, equity priorities, and infrastructure planning strategies. The results further indicated increasing emphasis on resilient infrastructure planning, interoperability, cybersecurity, operational continuity, and equitable charging accessibility throughout the implementation period. The study concludes that EV infrastructure implementation should be understood not only as a technical deployment initiative but also as an evolving socio-technical sustainability transition process influenced by adaptive governance and institutional maturation. This research contributes to the sustainability governance literature by providing a comparative regional analysis of the evolution of transportation electrification implementation across multiple jurisdictions under a shared federal policy framework. Full article