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Renewable portfolio standards, energy efficiency and air quality in an energy transitioning economy: The case of Iowa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Comparative analysis of green building software for energy efficiency in campus settings

The construction of high-rise buildings significantly impacts the environment, prompting increased awareness among stakeholders and contractors to adopt environmentally friendly practices, such as the...

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CEO voices on sustainable aviation: An analysis of environmental communication in the airline industry

This study analyzed chief executive officer (CEO) messages from 18 sustainable airlines to identify salient themes in their environmental reports for the year. The inductive content analysis revealed...

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Valorization of exotic fruit residues: Sustainable green dielectric and insulating materials for energy and waste management solutions

This study explores the potential of hydrochars derived from locally available exotic fruits (mango, mangosteen, african oil palm, and moringa) as sustainable dielectric and insulating materials, addressing...

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From ancient practices to contemporary green building: Analyzing organic additives in Pitalkhora earthen plasters for sustainable construction

This study presents a detailed analysis of organic additives in the earthen plasters of Pitalkhora Caves (3rd–4th CE) using microscopy, polarized light microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy...

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A Fermatean fuzzy approach to analyze the drivers of digital transformation in the agricultural production sector: A pathway to sustainability for emerging economies

The adoption of digital technologies in agriculture offers opportunities for efficiency and sustainability, particularly in emerging economies with resource and infrastructure constraints. However,...

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