City Health Assessment: Urbanization and Eco-Environment Dynamics Using Coupling Coordination Analysis and FLUS Model—A Case Study of the Pearl River Delta Urban Agglomeration by Xiangeng Peng, Liao Liao, Xiaohong Tan, Ruyi Yu, Kao Zhang

“…The Pearl River Delta (PRD) urban agglomeration, as one of China’s most economically dynamic regions, exemplifies the complex interactions between rapid urbanization and environmental sustainability. This study examined these dynamics using statistical yearbook and geographic information data from 1999 to 2018. …”
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Exploring nature-based art therapy: a scoping review by Elīna Gulbe, Aija Ozola, Beāte Vītola, Elīna Akmane, Jasmina Pacek, Kristīne Mārtinsone

“…The areas of focus encompassed overall mental health and well-being, emotion regulation and stress management, cognitive development, social bond and support, self-discovery and personal growth, trauma and grief management, creative self-expression, and environmental sustainability. The core elements, such as artwork, materials, and therapy settings, were identified. …”
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Review of Decadal Changes in ASEAN Emissions Based on Regional and Global Emission Inventory Datasets by Shimul Roy, Yun Fat Lam, Shauhrat S. Chopra, Md. Mahbubul Hoque

“…The information from this study will be vital for the ASEAN governments to review and update their approved/planned regulations on emission control with prioritizing the sectors aimed at air quality management and environmental sustainability.…”
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Assessing the ecological consequences of crude oil spills on bird communities in an Afrotropical landscape by Iniunam Aniefiok Iniunam, Talatu Tende, Adams Adamanyiwa Chaskda

“…Oil spills present a significant challenge to global environmental sustainability, potentially impacting biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. …”
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Assessment of Mineral Contents and Technological Properties of Dry Bean Genotypes Grown Under Organic Farming Conditions With Multivariate Analysis by Oğuz Erol, Oğuzhan Uzun, Satı Uzun, Hamdi Özaktan

“…Organic farming practices aim to produce food without the use of synthetic chemicals, promoting environmental sustainability and ensuring the production of high-quality and nutritious crops. …”
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Enhancing Safety in Nigeria's Oil and Gas Sector: A Fault Tree Analysis Approach by Mgbowaji Zacchaeus, John Nwenearizi Ugbebor, Ikechukwu Ozoemenam Agbagwa, Ochuko Felix Orikpete

“… The oil and gas industry, a cornerstone of the global energy supply, faces multifaceted challenges that threaten its operational integrity, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic contributions, particularly in regions like Nigeria where the sector's growth is pivotal to national development. …”
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Innovations and barriers in sustainable and green finance for advancing sustainable development goals by Raghu Raman, Suparna Ray, Dayana Das, Prema Nedungadi

“…This study presents a cocitation analysis of the SDGs to visualize the interconnectedness between goals, highlighting the central role of SDG 13 (climate action) and key linkages with SDGs related to economic growth (SDG 8), industry and infrastructure (SDG 9), clean energy (SDG 7), and environmental sustainability (SDGs 6, 15). The findings indicate that innovations such as green fintech, social impact bonds, and risk models are crucial for facilitating renewable investment and mitigating environmental impacts. …”
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MULTICRITERIA EVALUATION OF SUSTAINABILITY IN LAST-MILE LOGISTICS: A REVIEW by Franco Corti, Chiara D’Alpaos, Luciano Greco

“…As cities continue to grow, there is a pressing need to enhance the quality of life for citizens while also tackling challenges such as the rising demand for urban freight deliveries and environmental sustainability goals. However, the competition between people and goods for limited space in urban areas creates pressure on local authorities and piques the interest of consultants and researchers. …”
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Analyzing the role of main energy transition policies upon renewable energy penetration in the EU: An assessment of energy productivity and low carbon economiesMendeley Data by Gonzalo H. Soto, Xuan-Hoa Nghiem, Xavier Martinez-Cobas

“…Within this analytical framework, we observe that the positive correlation between energy productivity and environmental sustainability does not stem from an uptick in renewable energy integration. …”
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The Perceptions and Attitudes of Residents Towards Urban Green Spaces in Emilia-Romagna (Italy)—A Case Study by Zhengyang Xu, Teodoro Georgiadis, Letizia Cremonini, Sofia Marini, Stefania Toselli

“…Rapid urbanisation has highlighted the importance of urban green spaces (UGS) in promoting environmental sustainability and human wellbeing, yet the gap between urban planning practices and community preferences remains a significant challenge. …”
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Investigation of different electrolyte effects on micro-hole machining of scrapped wheel alloy by D. Sriram, B.D.Y. Sunil, S. Jeyakrishnan, C. Rakesh, S. Vijayakumar, Ashish Kumar, N. Rao Cheepurupalli, Lakshita Sehgal

“…The usage of scrapped wheel alloys offered significant potential in promoting resource conservation, innovative applications, and environmental sustainability. This study investigated the optimization of micro-hole formation in scrapped wheel alloy using Electrochemical Machining (ECM), with the novelty of employing Potassium Chloride (KCl) as an electrolyte. …”
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A Sensor-Based Data Acquisition System for Soil Parameters to Determine Suitable Crops by Blessing Olatunde Abisoye, Eustace Manayi Dogo, Buhari Ugbede Umar, Isaac Zhiri Mamman

“…Inaccurate measurements due to sensor miscalibration or low sensor quality can lead to incorrect soil management decisions and negatively impact crop yield and environmental sustainability. Due to the mentioned challenges, this work aims to develop a Sensor-based Data Acquisition System for Soil Parameters that will enable users to observe various soil parameters like temperature, humidity, water level and soil pH. …”
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Promising approach for composting disposable diapers enhanced by Cyanobacteria by D. Kusumawati, S. Mangkoedihardjo

“…The application of compost resulted expected to provide promising-advantages to the environmental sustainability and agriculture. This paper proposes an overarching review of the feasibility in this regard. …”
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Transforming desalination brine into highly reactive magnesium oxide and life cycle analysis by Hasanthi L. Senevirathna, W.P. Cathie Lee, Shunnian Wu, Kewu Bai, Ping Wu

“…This study investigates the properties and extraction methods of MgO derived from reject brine, focusing on environmental sustainability and resource efficiency. By utilizing a combination of thermodynamic modelling of concentrated salt aqueous solutions and experimental validation, we optimized the recovery process for Mg2+ from reject brine, achieving an impressive 99 % recovery rate to produce MgO with ∼ 98 % purity. …”
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Actinomycete-Derived Pigments: A Path Toward Sustainable Industrial Colorants by Blanca Hey Díez, Cristiana A. V. Torres, Susana P. Gaudêncio

“…The successful commercialization of actinomycete pigments can drive an industry-wide transition to environmentally responsible alternatives, offering substantial benefits for human health, safety, and environmental sustainability.…”
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Quantifying Thermal Discharges from Nuclear Power Plants: A Remote Sensing Analysis of Environmental Function Zones by Xiang Wang, Xiu Su, Lin Wang, Xinxin Wang, Qinghui Meng, Jin Xu

“…These findings provide valuable insights into the thermal impact of nuclear power plants and highlight the importance of considering seasonal variations and long-term monitoring to ensure environmental sustainability.…”
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Impact of plastic waste fiber and treated construction demolition waste on the durability and sustainability of concrete by Selvakumar Duraiswamy, Prakhash Neelamegam, M. VishnuPriyan, George Uwadiegwu Alaneme

“…These findings underscore the potential of integrating non-degradable plastics into concrete mixtures, combined with treated CDW, offering both environmental sustainability and enhanced performance advantages in construction materials.…”
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Dynamic relationships between environment-related technologies, agricultural value added, transport infrastructure and environmental emissions in the five most populous countries by Yinuo Wang, Arshad Ali, Zhaojie Chen

“…The goal of environmental sustainability can be ensured by the adoption of environment-related technologies in agriculture and transportation sectors.…”
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Understanding the behavioral intention of rural women to engage in green poultry farming: A psychological analysis by Pouria Ataei, Hamed Ghadermarzi, Hamid Karimi, Meysam Menatizadeh, Nasim Izadi

“…By leveraging the psychological dimensions of HBM and fostering community-based approaches, policymakers can design interventions that not only promote sustainable practices but also empower rural women as agents of change in advancing food security and environmental sustainability. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on sustainable agriculture and highlights the need for gender-sensitive strategies in rural development.…”
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Recent Advances and Future Prospects of Lithium Recovery from Low-Grade Lithium Resources: A Review by Jihan Gu, Binjun Liang, Xianping Luo, Xin Zhang, Weiquan Yuan, Bin Xiao, Xuekun Tang

“…Furthermore, this review discusses the technical, economic, and environmental sustainability challenges associated with developing low-grade lithium resources and proposes corresponding strategies. …”
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