Comprehensive Monitoring of Construction Spoil Disposal Areas in High-Speed Railways Utilizing Integrated 3S Techniques by Xiaodong Hu, Bo Xia, Yongqi Guo, Yang Yin, Huihua Chen

“…Inadequate monitoring of spoil disposal areas can lead to significant environmental issues, including soil erosion and geological hazards such as landslides and debris flows, while also hindering the recycling and reuse of construction spoil, thereby impeding the achievement of circular economy and sustainable development goals for high-speed railways. Although the potential of geographic information systems, remote sensing, and global positioning systems in waste monitoring is increasingly recognized, there remains a critical research gap in their application to spoil disposal areas monitoring within high-speed railway projects. …”
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Sport commitment among children and adolescent through the lens of theory of organismic integration: A systematic literature review by Anna Pavlova

“…The involvement of children and adolescents in sport contributes to their socialization, academic success and emotional stability, as well as to sustainable development goals in general. The purpose of this study is to identify potential areas for enhancing sport motivation in children and adolescents and to formulate the concept of sport identity based on organismic integration theory. …”
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The multifaceted power of biochar: A review on its role in pollution control, sustainable agriculture, and circular economy by Amreen Bano, Mohd Kashif Aziz, Bablu Prasad, Rajesh Ravi, Maulin P. Shah, Pollyanna Vanessa Dos Santos Lins, Lucas Meili, Kumar Suranjit Prasad

“…Biochar offers significant potential in addressing these issues, positioning itself as a vital tool in advancing sustainable development goals. Recent biochar research has expanded significantly beyond its traditional focus in agricultural and environmental sciences. …”
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Assessment of healthcare facilities’ readiness to provide antenatal care in Ethiopia: facility based study using service provision assessment data by Addisu Alehegn Alemu, Alec Welsh, Theodros Getachew, Marjan Khajehei

“…Conclusion Most healthcare facilities in Ethiopia lacked key ANC readiness indicators, which are crucial for comprehensive ANC and achieving maternal and child health Sustainable Development Goals. Strategic interventions are needed to ensure ANC readiness indicators are available in healthcare facilities and to address disparities by facility type, managing authority, location and region.…”
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Towards fiscal sustainable practices in Mexico: The quality of municipal tax regulation and tiered tariffs improve income from solid waste management services by Sergio López-Olvera, Juan Carlos Olivo-Escudero, Mauricio Hernández-Marroquín, Fausto Rafael López-Olvera, Yessica Lourdes Vallejo-Rivera, Marco Antonio Rodríguez-Gómez, Pedro Hipólito Rodríguez-Herrero

“…Globally, fiscal practices, such as tax regulation and tariff structures, are critical for ensuring effective SWM services and achieving sustainable development goals. In Mexico, municipalities face financial constraints and heavily depend on subsidies rather than robust fiscal frameworks to fund SWM operations. …”
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Improvement of engineering properties and environmental impact of fired clay bricks utilizing industry sludge waste by Amir Detho, Aeslina Abdul Kadir, Ahmad Shayuti, Bin Abdul Rahim, Nejib Ghazouani, Abdelkader Mabrouk, Ahmed Babeker Elhag, Hesham Hussein Rassem

“…This study demonstrates that using BS and PS as alternative raw materials offers a sustainable, cost-effective solution aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting cleaner production practices in brick manufacturing.…”
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An Analysis of Land Use Conflicts and Strategies in the Harbin–Changchun Urban Agglomeration Based on the Production–Ecological–Living Space Theory and Patch-Generating Land Use Si... by Xiaomeng Wang, Yanjun Zhang, Xiaoyan Li, Shuwen Cao

“…Notably, the economic development (ED) scenario exhibits the most intense conflicts, with areas of high conflict prevailing, whereas the sustainable development goals (SDGs) scenario depicts enhancements in absolute conflicts while maintaining equilibrium between economic and ecological development requirements. …”
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Consensus-Based Guidelines for Best Practices in the Selection and Use of Examination Gloves in Healthcare Settings by Jorge Freitas, Alexandre Lomba, Samuel Sousa, Viviana Gonçalves, Paulo Brois, Esmeralda Nunes, Isabel Veloso, David Peres, Paulo Alves

“…Recommendations were structured to ensure compliance with international regulations and sustainability frameworks aligned with the One Health approach and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Results: Key recommendations emphasize selecting gloves based on clinical needs and compliance with EN 455 standards. …”
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Research on Battery Electric Vehicles’ DC Fast Charging Noise Emissions: Proposals to Reduce Environmental Noise Caused by Fast Charging Stations by David Clar-Garcia, Hector Campello-Vicente, Miguel Fabra-Rodriguez, Emilio Velasco-Sanchez

“…The goal is to provide tools that assist manufacturers, installers, and operators of rapid charging stations in mitigating the aforementioned sound emissions in order to align these infrastructures with Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 11 adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015.…”
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Lake Iriqui’s Remarkable Revival: Field Observations and a Google Earth Engine Analysis of Its Recovery After over Half a Century of Desiccation by Adil Moumane, Tarik Bahouq, Ahmed Karmaoui, Dahmane Laghfiri, Mohamed Yassine, Jamal Al Karkouri, Mouhcine Batchi, Mustapha Faouzi, Mohamed Boulakhbar, Ali Ait Youssef

“…This study emphasizes the need for proactive support to preserve Lake Iriqui, aligning with sustainable development goals: SDG 15 (Life on Land) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). …”
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Enhancing food security while reducing environmental impacts: Life cycle assessment of cultivation-irrigation systems and yield gap closure in paddy fields by Abdullah Darzi-Naftchali, Markus Berger, Fereshteh Batoukhteh, Ali Motevali

“…Based on the results, incorporating YG reduction strategies in DDSR-D can enhance the environmental sustainability of rice production and accelerate progress toward achieving sustainable development goals.…”
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Current Status, Challenges, and Perspectives in the Conservation of Native Honeybees and Beekeeping in Cambodia by Eric Guerin, Chhouk Chheang, Chainarong Sinpoo, Korrawat Attasopa, Nuttapol Noirungsee, Huoqing Zheng, Tial C. Ling, Patcharin Phokasem, Terd Disayathanoowat

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Assessing the resilience of child immunisation programmes using geospatial modelling and interrupted time series analysis in Ethiopia and Kenya amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: tracki... by McEwen Khundi, Themba Mzembe, Michael Give Chipeta, Chimwemwe Chifungo, Nyovani Janet Madise, Chifuniro Somanje Mankhwala, Tabitha Ngwira, Maame B Peterson

“…Lockdowns and travel restrictions, coupled with fear of contracting the virus, disrupted services, especially for women’s and children’s health, derailing progress on sustainable development goals. This paper examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on routine child immunisation coverage in Ethiopia and Kenya at both national and subnational levels.Methods Health management information systems data were used to estimate changes in child immunisation. …”
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The Length-Weight Relationship and Condition Factors of Bullet Tuna Landed at the Tanjung Luar Fishing Port, Indonesia by Evron Asrial, Yasir Arapat, Usma Kurniawan Hadi, Lalu A.T.T.W.S Kalih, Mita Ayu Liliyanti, Erwin Rosadi, Ruly Isfatul Khasanah, Ishani Nelunika Rathnayake

“…Furthermore, fishers have applied the code of conduct for responsible fisheries (CCRF) in supporting the sustainable development goals.…”
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Access Differentials in Primary Healthcare among Vulnerable Populations in a Health Insurance Setting in Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study by Gertrude Acquah-Hagan, Daniel Boateng, Emmanuel Appiah-Brempong, Peter Twum, Joseph Amankwa Atta, Peter Agyei-Baffour

“…Access to healthcare remains a challenge towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in Ghana. There still remain inequalities in the distribution of health services especially among vulnerable groups despite sustained efforts to strengthen the health system. …”
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Individual, household, and community-level factors associated with high-risk fertility behaviour among Nigerian women: secondary analysis of the 2018 demographic and health survey... by Michael Ekholuenetale, Chimezie Igwegbe Nzoputam, Amadou Barrow, Amit Arora

“…The existence of HRFB presents significant barrier to accomplishing the Sustainable Development Goals. The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence and contextual factors of HRFB among Nigerian women. …”
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Effects of tropical cyclone Freddy on the social determinants of health: the narrative review of the experience in Malawi by Joseph Okeibunor, Otim Patrick Cossy Ramadan, Ishata Nannie Conteh, Abdou Salam Gueye, Jayne Byakika-Tusiime, Annie Chauma-Mwale, Ebenezer Obi Daniel, Dick Chamla, Fiona Braka, Neema Kimambo Rusibamayila, Chol Thabo Yur, Emmanuel Maurice Ochien, Mathew Kagoli

“…This step might be useful in improving the vulnerable population’s standard of living and achievement of related Sustainable Development Goals in Malawi.…”
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Using the WHO building blocks to examine cross-border public health surveillance in MENA by Laura Buback, Shayanne Martin, Esbeydy Pardo, Farah Massoud, Jesus Formigo, Atousa Bonyani, Noha H. Farag, Zayid K. Almayahi, Kenta Ishii, Susie Welty, Dana Schneider

“…Abstract The introduction of the Sustainable Development Goals by the United Nations has set a global target for achieving Universal Health Coverage, requiring resilient health systems capable of addressing public health emergencies and ensuring health security. …”
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Capital formation and production of carbon emissions in low-carbon development by E.S. Siregar, S.U. Sentosa, A. Satrianto

“…The implementation of tax emissions and strategic interventions increases the likelihood of realizing low-carbon development in North Sumatra, aligning with sustainable development goals.…”
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Assessment of rainfed wheat productivity in a changing climate in Irbid, Jordan using statistical downscaling and Random Forest Regression prediction under RCP4.5 & 8.5 pathway... by Tasnim Dheif Allah Althalaj, Fayha Muhammed Al-Shibli, Amani Abdullah Alassaf

“…Jordan is confronted with substantial risks linked to climate change and is proactively striving to manage resources sustainably by aligning its initiatives with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study examines the impacts of climate change on rainfed wheat productivity in Irbid Governorate during the historical period (1994–2021) and simulated for the future (2024–2100) using climate models (SDGs 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, & 15). …”
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