A Better Model for Socio-economic Governance? by Bryn Jones, Peter Nisbet

“…The latter also means that CSR is moulded into a business strategy to support corporate brand image and reputation rather than to guide or manage business policies towards socially and environmentally sustainable operations and stakeholder partnerships.…”
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Spent Coffee Ground and Its Derivatives as Soil Amendments—Impact on Soil Health and Plant Production by Yi Hu, Juan Li, Yiping Wu, Dongdong Zhang, Zhiyong Qi, Rui Yang

“…The direct application of SCG as a soil amendment has drawn much attention in recent years as a more environmentally sustainable option. In this work, a comprehensive review of studies on the agricultural application of SCG is presented. …”
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Effect of the application of compost as an organic fertilizer on a tomato crop (Solanum lycopersicum L.) produced in the field in the Lower Valley of the Río Negro (Argentina) by Graciela Pellejero, Julieta Palacios, Emanuel Vela, Omar Gajardo, Luis Albrecht, Gabriela Aschkar, Amelia Chrorolque, Francisco J. García-Navarro, Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta

“…Conclusion It was concluded that the agricultural use of quality compost is an effective strategy to obtain high quality products in an economically viable and environmentally sustainable way.…”
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Performance Study of the Direct-Coupled Photovoltaic Water Pumping System for the Rural-Isolated Agricultural Region in Iraq by Mahmood hussein salman, Adel A. Obed, Ahmed J. Abid

“…The design offers a combination of sprinkler and environmentally sustainable and cost-effective photovoltaic technology to reduce electricity and water use. …”
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Installation Project for Water Purification from Suspended Particles by E.N. Neverov, A.K. Gorelkina, E.S. Mikhalova, P.S. Korotkih

“…The water installation project can serve as the basis for implementing environmentally sustainable solutions in the field of water treatment and increasing the economic efficiency of transporting coal by water in the Caspian area. …”
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Aligning ESG Ratings and SDGs in the MENA Region: Challenges and Insights Through a Fuzzy Delphi Multi-Criteria Approach by Hayet Benhamida, Zoubida Benmamoun, Vernika Agarwal, Youssef Raouf, Arshia Kaul

“…Delphi technique is used to outline key areas relating to environmentally sustainable development goals inclusion into sector sovereign credit rating with specific reference to environmental, social and corporate governance ratings. …”
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Improving paraffin precipitate inhibition using glycine and Palm-based Methyl Ester Sulfonate (MES) eco-friendly inhibitors. by Nazliah Binti Surpina, Mysara Eissa Mohyaldinn, Abdullah Abduljabbar, Mohammed Abdalla Ayoub

“…The successful development of these newly formulated chemical inhibitors promises an environmentally sustainable and economically efficient approach to maximizing oil production from mature fields while mitigating paraffin precipitation.…”
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Securitization of Energy Supply within the European Integration by Y. V. Borovsky, O. V. Shishkina

“…Within the European integration, the securitization is justified by the dependency of the member states on the imported energy resources, which is regarded through the prism of securing reliable, affordable, and (since 2000s) environmentally sustainable supply. The authors identified two waves of energy supply securitization in the EEC/EU. …”
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Estimation of Indole-3-Acetic Acid Production from New Molecularly Characterized Rhizobacterial Strains by Mohammed Ayad Harbawi, Najwa Ibrahim Khaleel Al-Barhawee

“…These will be used as the basis for future scientific experiments to develop new biofertilizers from the rhizobacteria studied for the production of environmentally sustainable crops.…”
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Designing EV Charging Energy Hubs to Meet Flexibility Requirements in Smart Grids by Walied Alfraidi, Fahad Alaql, Khalid AlMuhanna, Hassan M. Hussein Farh, Abdullrahman A. Al-Shamma’a

“…The proposed model underscores the critical role of energy hubs in facilitating the global shift toward decarbonization, aligning with contemporary goals for resilient and environmentally sustainable energy ecosystems. This work provides a scalable framework for future energy systems, with significant implications for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners in the fields of renewable energy and sustainable mobility.…”
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Green and Innovative Extraction: Phenolic Profiles and Biological Activities of Underutilized Plant Extracts Using Pulsed Electric Fields and Maceration by Noelia Pallarés, Houda Berrada, Emilia Ferrer, Wahiba Rached, José Pinela, Filipa Mandim, Tania C. S. P. Pires, Tiane C. Finimundy, Francisco J. Barba, Lillian Barros

“…While MAC generally yielded superior results, PEF extraction showed great promise as an environmentally sustainable alternative, eliminating the need for organic solvents and aligning with green extraction principles.…”
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Balancing co-benefits and trade-offs between climate change mitigation and adaptation innovations under mixed crop-livestock systems in semi-arid Zimbabwe by Sabine Homann-Kee Tui, Roberto O. Valdivia, Katrien Descheemaeker, Gevious Sisito, Elisha N. Moyo, Farai Mapanda

“…Through the identification of economically viable, socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable development pathways, the analysis in this study evaluates co-benefits and trade-offs between climate change adaptation and mitigation interventions for vulnerable smallholder crop-livestock holdings in the semi-arid regions of Zimbabwe. …”
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Life Cycle Assessment of Methanol Production from Municipal Solid Waste: Environmental Comparison with Landfilling and Incineration by Cristiano Queiroz Cerqueira, Electo Eduardo Silva Lora, Lidiane La Picirelli de Souza, Márcio Montagnana Vicente Leme, Regina Mambeli Barros, Osvaldo José Venturini

“…In response, this study addresses a critical question: is methanol production from MSW, a waste-to-chemical (WtC) alternative based on circular economy principles, a more environmentally sustainable approach compared to traditional waste-to-energy (WtE) methods like landfilling with biogas recovery and incineration? …”
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Dynamic Trends in Aquatic Product Supply and Consumption in China: Implications for Sustainable Diets and Environmental Impact Reduction by Wanni Yang

“…To align with healthy dietary goals and environmentally sustainable food systems, provincial aquatic food demand across China was adjusted. …”
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Enhanced extreme learning machine via competitive learning SSA (CL-SSA) for load capacity factor prediction by Nuriddin Tahir S Luoka, Wagdi M.S. Khalifa

“…The algorithm's rapid convergence, high precision, and ability to avoid local optima make it a promising solution for complex problems, such as load capacity factor prediction, which is critical for environmentally sustainable initiatives. In addition, the feature analysis conducted by ELM-CLSSA provides valuable insights into the key variables influencing load capacity factor prediction, highlighting the importance of factors such as coal energy, economic growth, technological innovation, and biomass. …”
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Resilience and sustainability in the activities of a higher education institution by S. O. Serbenyuk

“…At the same time, in the absence of economic resources, it is impossible to invest in environmental restoration and environmentally sustainable management methods and means.…”
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Enhancing Corrosion Resistance and Tribomechanical Characteristics of Powder Coatings via the Integration of Functionalized HF‐Free MXene Reinforcements by Ziba Nazarlou, Naeimeh Sadat Peighambardoust, Peyman Lahe Motlagh, Umut Aydemir

“…Herein, silane functionalized HF‐Free MXene nanosheets “MS‐f_Ti3C2 and MS‐f_Ti3C2@Zn” synthesized through the molten salt method are integrated into the environmentally sustainable powder coating. The electrochemical tests indicate that a powder coating containing a well‐dispersed 1.5 wt.% f_Ti3C2@Zn nanosheets exhibit the highest polarization resistance (1.1 × 106 Ω cm2), lowest Icorr (2.15 × 10−8 A cm−2) and superior anti‐corrosion performance after 42 days of immersion in 3.5 wt.% NaCl. …”
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Analyzing Urban Parks for Older Adults’ Accessibility in Summer Using Gradient Boosting Decision Trees: A Case Study from Tianjin, China by Haobo Zhao, Gang Feng, Wei Zhao, Yaxin Wang, Fei Chen

“…By exploring how to improve the spatial planning and design of summery urban green space for older adults, this research provides guidance on the creation of urban green spaces in extremely hot weather that are not only visually appealing but also socially equitable and environmentally sustainable.…”
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Rainfed agriculture in Ethiopia: a systematic review of green water management pathways to improve water and food security by Ermias Teferi, Ermias Teferi, Tibebu Kassawmar, Tibebu Kassawmar, Woldeamlak Bewket, Woldeamlak Bewket, Gete Zeleke, Gebiaw T. Ayele, Greg O’Donnell, Claire Walsh

“…In conclusion, the review highlights unlocking the potential of green water resources through targeted investments and policy support for rainfed agriculture can significantly contribute to Ethiopia’s water and food security objectives in a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable manner.…”
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Physiochemical synthesis of hydroxyapatite adsorbents from chicken and camel bone waste for removing Cd and Pb ions from polluted water by M. Nageeb Rashed, A. A. Moneam Gad, N. Magdy Fathy

“…Abstract The utilization of waste resources to synthesize functional materials is crucial for achieving environmentally sustainable development. In this context, the current investigation aims to develop a new material using waste chicken and camel bones as adsorbents for the removal of Pb2+ and Cd2 from polluted water. …”
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