Renewable portfolio standards, energy efficiency and air quality in an energy transitioning economy: The case of Iowa
July 2025
This study examines the short-run and long-term relationship between solar energy consumption, energy efficiency, economic growth, human capital, and carbon emissions from fossil fuel sources in Iowa,...
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Encouraging Safety 4.0 to enhance industrial culture: An extensive study of its technologies, roles, and challenges
July 2025
This decade, workplace safety has emerged as a priority area for research and development. In the evolving global landscape, businesses are trying to establish a secure work environment to enhance employee...
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Management strategies and recycling technologies: Lessons learned and roadmap for sustainable circular battery waste management in Saudi Arabia
July 2025
Waste battery generation is a global challenge, particularly in the absence of a structured policy and regulatory framework. However, this waste stream presents a significant opportunity to recover...
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A bibliometric analysis of carbon and water footprints in renewable energy: The post-COVID-19 landscape
July 2025
The recent energy crisis in Europe has underscored the urgent need for renewable energy sources to meet growing energy demands and mitigate environmental impacts. This study investigates the Carbon...
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Enhancing combustion and emission characteristics of CI engines through atomization and fuel–air mixing using non-circular orifices: A path towards sustainable biodiesel utilization
July 2025
Environmental concerns, energy security and requirements motivate the researcher to consider biodiesel as a renewable and sustainable substitute for compression ignition (CI) engines in comparison to...
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Analyzing vehicle emissions using a hybrid machine learning approach using weighted average based k-means clustering for sustainable transportation decision-making
July 2025
In today’s world, the heavy reliance on crude oil for transportation has significant environmental implications, contributing to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbating global climate...
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An experimental investigation on delamination factor and thrust force evaluation of kenaf fiber and acacia concinna filler reinforced epoxy hybrid composites
July 2025
This study investigates the delamination factor and thrust force in chemically treated kenaf fiber reinforced composites (KFRC) hybridized with different percentages of acacia concinna fillers. Natural...
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Addressing challenges to cloud manufacturing in industry 4.0 environment using an integrated approach: Implications for sustainability
July 2025
Cloud manufacturing (CM) is an innovative and distributed manufacturing concept enabled by modern tools, offering significant opportunities in the Industry 4.0 (I4.0) environment. Emerging economies...
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The determinants of life quality in African countries: Moderating role of CO2 emissions and health expenditures
July 2025
The aim of the study is to examine the determinants of quality of life in some African countries using carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and health expenditures. For this purpose, annual data for the period...
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Potential for circular economy in the construction sector. An explorative study about single-use masks and sustainable building material based on a customer and construction company survey
July 2025
With the Covid-19 pandemic, there came a substantial growth in mask usage and therefore mask waste, as many countries introduced obligatory mask wearing in public spaces. Although many institutions...
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Application of syntrophic co-culture Chlorella sorokiniana and Streptomyces thermocarboxydus in semi-continuous system for cassava wastewater treatment and biomass production
July 2025
Application of microalgae and mutualistic symbionts have been widely developed for wastewater treatment and algal biomass production. This study aimed to examine and compare the application of single...
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A literature review on transformative impacts of blockchain technology on manufacturing management and industrial engineering practices
July 2025
As business performance increasingly depends on decentralized, tamper-proof records to manage transactions and data flows, adopting blockchain technology (BCT) is becoming crucial for remaining competitive...
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A review of the structured framework for sustainability audits in manufacturing organizations
July 2025
In the rapidly evolving field of sustainability, the manufacturing system plays a vital role in shaping an organization’s environmental, social, and economic outcomes. Manufacturing organizations are...
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Antecedents of environmental sustainability based on E-HRM approach: An empirical investigation
July 2025
Human resources play a crucial role in fostering a positive work environment and organizational growth, with a shift towards Green HRM practices becoming essential for environmental sustainability....
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An extensive analysis and environmental sustainability applications of multifunctional biochar developments: Current trends and technological advances
July 2025
This review highlights the multifunctional applications, recent trends, and technological advancements of biochar (BC), a carbon-rich material produced through biomass pyrolysis. BC has emerged as a...
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The potential of green roof strategies for reducing CO2 emissions and energy use in Moroccan office buildings
July 2025
Green roofs are increasingly recognized as a sustainable strategy for mitigating energy consumption and reducing CO2 emissions in buildings. This study evaluates the potential of green roofs in Moroccan...
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Is renewable energy storage sustainable? A review
July 2025
Transformation of energy supply systems into green intensifies the use of renewable energy sources. Renewables cannot continuously supply energy. Therefore, energy storage systems are very important...
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Environmental risk assessment of concrete construction projects in developing countries based on Analytical Hierarchy Process method
July 2025
Concrete construction, while essential for development, presents significant environmental challenges in developing countries. This study investigates the applicability of the Analytical Hierarchy Process...
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A green approach to adaptive cultivation of Chlorella sorokiniana in oilfield hypersaline wastewater for sustainable biomass production, nutrient removal, and bioenergy potential
July 2025
Microalgae, particularly Chlorella sorokiniana (C. sorokiniana), present a promising avenue for sustainable biomass production due to their ability to accumulate valuable macromolecules under diverse...
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Optimizing solar PV systems using fuzzy logic for Climate-Resilient Healthcare infrastructure in Kyrgyzstan
July 2025
Stable power infrastructure and access to electricity for hospital and clinic infrastructures remains a challenge in most rural and climatically sensitive areas. Though photovoltaic (PV) modules are...
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Water scarcity and its implications on sanitation: A perspective study in an emerging city in Northern Ghana
April 2025
Water scarcity is a critical global challenge affecting billions of people, particularly in developing regions like sub-Saharan Africa. In Ghana, this issue has become increasingly pronounced, with...
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Lifecycle cost and benefit analysis for parcel-scale implementation of green stormwater infrastructure
April 2025
Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) is commonly implemented to reduce excess stormwater runoff while also producing secondary environmental, health, and aesthetic benefits. However, GSI is sometimes...
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Evaluating the challenges to circular economy implementation in the apparel accessories industry: Implications for sustainable development
April 2025
The recent global shift toward sustainability has compelled businesses, particularly in emerging economies like Bangladesh, to adopt circular economy practices. The apparel accessories sector, which...
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Eco-friendly dyestuffs prepared with Curcuma Longa L. extracts and their antimicrobial activities
April 2025
In this study, wool, cotton, polyester fabrics and wood samples were dyed with Curcuma longa (turmeric) extracts using CuSO4, FeSO4 and AlK(SO4)2 mordants. Dyeing processes were carried out using pre-,...
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Online condition monitoring and fault diagnosis in wind turbines: A comprehensive review on structure, failures, health monitoring techniques, and signal processing methods
April 2025
Wind energy systems have been flourishing on a rapid scale as a reliable renewable energy source in several countries. However, as the demand for these systems continues to grow, it becomes crucial...
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