Financing the future: insights into sustainable energy investments through scientific mapping and meta-analysis by Mustafa Raza Rabbani, Madiha Kiran, Zakir Hossen Shaikh

“…The study pinpoints five major themes suitable for discussion and exploration of new research questions: (i) the role of Fintech in renewable energy finance, (ii) the regulatory framework governing renewable energy finance, (iii) the economic feasibility of renewable energy in emerging markets, (iv) the influence of private and public finance on renewable energy development, and (v) the relationship between renewable energy finance and sustainable development goals. The insights from this study aim to inspire and equip readers as they embark on their inquiries into the connections between energy investment, policy, finance, and behavioral sciences. …”
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Effect of compost and compost-derived biochar on the growth of lettuce irrigated with water and treated wastewater by Panagiotis Regkouzas, Nancy Katie, Konstantinos Bontiotis, Alexandros Stefanakis

“…Such valuable organic materials produced from previously considered waste products are increasingly viewed as attractive nature-positive solutions to improve soil quality and fertility that could help in climate change mitigation and address sustainable development goals. In this study, compost and compost-derived biochar were produced from the organic fraction of municipal solid waste and tested as soil amendments for the cultivation of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L), irrigated with both tap water and secondary wastewater effluent. …”
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Factors affecting the adoption of RFID in the food supply chain: a systematic literature review by Fundiswa Masekwana, Osden Jokonya

“…There is a need to implement a fast traceability system like Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in the sustainable food system to ensure food quality and safety, meet customer demands, and achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): 1—No poverty, 2—Zero hunger and 13—Climate action for 2030 target. …”
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Wetland Tourism Marketing: The Influence of Experience Dimensions and Memorable Tourism Experience on Tourist Loyalty of the Bakut Island Nature Tourism Park, Indonesia by Muhammad Naparin, Mahrus Aryadi, R. R. Yulianti Prihatiningrum, Suyatno Suyatnob

“…The urgency and implications of this study were to design the four dimensions of experience that influence TL that provide positive stimulus to tourist behavior for biodiversity conservation both during and after the visit in achieving sustainable development goals. The originality of this study was to test the antecedents of TL from the customer experience perspective, as well as to provide a clear substantive distinction between the dimensions of tourist experience and memorable tourism experiences. …”
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Practice and Exploration of Market-oriented Profit Models for Virtual Power Plants in Shanghai by LI Qing, DONG Yufang, LIU Ziteng, SHI Zhihao, WANG Xiang, FAN Shuai, HE Guangyu

“…The results of this study are significant for promoting the market-oriented development of VPPs，improving the regulation capability of power systems，and achieving sustainable development goals.…”
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Thermal energy storage materials designed from recycled Tetra Pak waste and paraffin waxes with enhanced photothermal conversion efficiencies by Safna Nishad, Mabrouk Ouederni, Igor Krupa

“…The PCM composites fabricated with recycled waste products lead to the circular economy which would contribute significantly to the sustainable development goals. In this work, Tetra Pak waste (TP) was used to prepare a form-stable PCM composite by mixing with paraffin wax (PW) and expanded graphite (EG) to integrate with solar water heaters. …”
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MWCNT/SiO2 Hybrid Nano‐PCM for Ultrafast Solar Cookers: An Experimental Study by T. Sathish, Jayant Giri, R. Saravanan, Zafar Said, Moaz Al‐lehaibi

“…ABSTRACT The pursuit of sustainable energy solutions is crucial in meeting global sustainable development goals (SDGs). This experimental study explores enhancing a box‐type solar cooker's thermal performance through the integration of a hybrid nano‐enhanced phase change material (PCM). …”
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It is not just your opinion. Gender equity endorsement of Latin American students and their peers at school by Natalia López-Hornickel, Diego Carrasco, Siugmin Lay, Ernesto Treviño

“…These findings contribute to the global goal of citizenship education and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), particularly Goal 5, emphasising the role of schools in promoting democratic and gender-equitable values.…”
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Pursuing a corporate sustainable identity: Green governance strategy, hybrid vehicle development, knowledge and sustainability performance by Akrum Helfaya, Phuong Bui

“…Contrary to prior studies that relegated green products to a peripheral status, our findings position hybrid vehicles as central to corporate identity, integrating environmental responsibility with long-term profitability and alignment with sustainable development goals (SDGs). The study further reveals that despite economic pressures such as rising electricity costs, companies committed to GGS continue to prioritize hybrid vehicle production as a critical strategy to enhance sustainability performance and secure recognition in sustainability awards. …”
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Skills development for sustainable career planning in Bangladesh: the case of gender equality in education by Md Jahangir Alam, Md Abul Hafaz, Firuz Humayra Methe

“…Successfully executing strategies might also play a significant role in attaining Bangladesh’s sustainable development goals (SDGs). Practical implications – Educational curriculum reform within institutions is urgently needed, necessitating the active involvement and influential contributions of actors and stakeholders. …”
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Identification of social innovation in health criteria in Latin America by Diana Castro-Arroyave, Luisa Fernanda Duque-Paz

“…In most cases, the different approaches in the sample are committed to initiatives that include some degree of innovation, improve access to healthcare services and recognise in one way or another a public policy in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Results Eighteen characteristic criteria were identified, of which nine particularly differentiate SIH from other approaches conceptually and methodologically. …”
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Carbon Emission Evaluation and Low Carbon Economy Optimization Scheduling of Rural Integrated Energy System Based on LCA Method by Chunxiao Wu

“…The research model can effectively guide the low-carbon transformation of rural integrated energy systems and provide important technical support for achieving sustainable development goals in rural areas.…”
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Government environmental information disclosure and digital transformation of manufacturing companies: evidence from China by Songtao Xu, Xia Chen

“…This study not only provides a new perspective on understanding the impact of GEID on corporate digital transformation but also offers empirical evidence for policymakers and corporate managers, thereby aiding enterprises in achieving sustainable development goals.…”
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Transversal Movements between Gender and Environment: Interdisciplinarity in Higher Education by Kajsa Widegren

“…However, in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, gender-specific indicators were integrated into most of the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), though not into the goals directly aimed at ecological sustainability. …”
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Bayesian neural network modelling for estimating ecological footprints and blue economy sustainability across G20 nations by Muhammad Akhtar, Jian Xu, Umair Kashif, Kishwar Ali, Hafiz Muhammad Naveed, Muhammad Haris

“…This study, by realizing the importance of blue economy development in various nations, suggests that all nations must incorporate ocean strategies within their national climate pledges in order to effectively meet the sustainable development goals (SDGs), especially those outlined in SDG 14 (Life Below Water).…”
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Exploring the Classification and Restructuring of Chemical Industrial Cities in China: The Perspectives of Sectoral and Spatial Differences by Hui Zou, Xuejun Duan, Lei Wang, Tingting Jin

“…It is thus a major concern for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. In China, which is at the stage of accelerated industrialization that is varied across regions, the chemical industry has gradually retreated from developed cities, such as Beijing and Shanghai, in the eastern region, and has become the inevitable choice for industrialization of less-developed cities, such as Xi’an, Chengdu, and Chongqing, in the western region. …”
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Beef handling practices at Abattoirs and Butcher shops in Uganda: implications for meat safety and health of consumers by Juliet Kyayesimira, Florence Muheirwe

“… Proper beef handling contributes to achieving sustainable development goals 3 (good health and well-being) and 12 (sustainable consumption and production patterns). …”
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Women’s contribution to climate change action: A gender analysis by Setyowati Retno, Rusdiyana Eksa, Widiyanto, Sugihardjo, Lestari Eny, Arwindianti Micelle Lovinia

“…Women’s participation in the Climate Village Program will not only strengthen village resilience to climate change, but also accelerate the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs), especially those related to gender equality, poverty alleviation, and environmental protection. …”
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Recent Advances in Biopesticide Research and Development with a Focus on Microbials [version 4; peer review: 3 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Dennis Ndolo, Jing Ge, Debbie Muir, Lawrence Malinga, Kahsay Tadesse Mawcha

“…Due to their target-specificity and low to no environmental residuality, biopesticides conform to the 3 pillars of Climate-Smart Agriculture, the Sustainable Development Goals, and, ultimately, the Paris Agreement. …”
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The role of polysaccharide-based biodegradable soft polymers in the healthcare sector by Zia Ullah Arif

“…Additionally, the utilization of polysaccharides in the biomedical sector aligns with principles of nature, contributing to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions and supporting the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.…”
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