Preparedness, knowledge, and perception of nursing students about climate change and its impact on human health in India
March 2024
Higher education plays an important role in all aspects of sustainability. Infusing climate change and sustainability into the curriculum is important to prepare future health-care professionals for...
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Assessment of vegetation cover changes and the contributing factors in the Al-Ahsa Oasis using Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI)
March 2024
The abandonment of date palm grove of the former Al-Ahsa Oasis in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia has resulted in the conversion of delicate agricultural area into urban area. The current state of...
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Spatial differences of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among counties (cities) on the northern slope of the Kunlun Mountains
March 2024
The county (city) located on the northern slope of the Kunlun Mountains is the primary area to solidify and extend the success of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China in poverty alleviation. Its...
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Exploring well-being disparities between urban and rural areas: A case study in the Stavropol Territory, Russia
March 2024
Rural areas are crucial for a country’s sustainable economy. New strategies are needed to develop rural areas to improve the well-being of rural population and generate new job opportunities. This is...
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Coupling coordinated development among digital economy, regional innovation, and talent employment: A case study in the Hangzhou Metropolitan Circle, China
March 2024
Coordinative development across various systems, particularly the economic, social, cultural, and human resources subsystems, is a key aspect of urban sustainability and has a direct impact on the quality...
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Association between people’s attitudes towards human-elephant conflict and their locational, demographic, and socio-economic characteristics in Buxa Tiger Reserve and its adjoining area, India
March 2024
“Human-elephant conflict (HEC)”, the alarming issue, in present day context has attracted the attention of environmentalists and policy makers. The rising conflict between human beings and wild elephants...
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Spatial distribution and potential ecological and health risks associated with heavy metals in the Ijero-Ekiti mining site, Nigeria
March 2024
Artisanal gold mining, a labor-intensive and antiquated technique, is a growing industry and the source of income for rural communities all over the world. However, artisanal gold mining has potential...
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Assessment of soil erosion in the Irga watershed on the eastern edge of the Chota Nagpur Plateau, India
March 2024
Human activities to improve the quality of life have accelerated the natural rate of soil erosion. In turn, these natural disasters have taken a great impact on humans. Human activities, particularly...
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Agricultural intensity for sustainable regional development: A case study in peri-urban areas of Karawang Regency, Indonesia
March 2024
Peri-urban areas are playing an increasingly crucial role in the agricultural development and intensification in Indonesia. Peri-urban agriculture is highly vulnerable to change compared with urban...
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Socio-economic vulnerability level in the Jeneberang watershed in Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia
March 2024
Jeneberang watershed is vital, particularly for people living in Gowa Regency (South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia), who benefit from its many advantages. Landslides and floods occur every year in the...
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Economic complexity and environmental sustainability in eastern European economy: Evidence from novel Fourier approach
December 2023
Globally, economies have become complex and new technologies have transformed and facilitated the modernization of economies. In the previous literature, economic complexity approach has become one...
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Supplemental feeding on rangelands: New dynamics of the livestock in the El Ouara rangelands in southern Tunisia
December 2023
Fodder production in arid rangelands has been traditionally considered as the main source of nutrition for livestock. However, the production of these fodder may be influenced by some socio-economic...
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Social interactions in periodic urban markets and their contributions to sustainable livelihoods: Evidence from Ghana
December 2023
Periodic markets are an important aspect of local economies, providing a platform for farmers (producers), wholesalers, retailers, and consumers to interact face-to-face and exchange goods and services....
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How Himalayan communities are changing cultivation practices in the context of climate change
December 2023
Climate change can have significant impacts on crop yields and food security. This study assessed the linkages between climate change and crop yields to obtain a better understanding on the drivers...
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Rural sustainable development: A case study of the Zaozhuang Innovation Demonstration Zone in China
December 2023
Sustainable development is the central theme of modern global development. With the arrival of the urban era, the vulnerability and instability of rural areas have significantly increased, and rural...
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Toward a sustainable future: Examining the interconnectedness among Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), urbanization, trade openness, economic growth, and energy usage in Australia
December 2023
The energy demand in Australia is increasing with the industrialization and rapid economic growth. This study analyzed the relationships among the economic growth, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), trade...
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Small ruminant value chain in Al-Ruwaished District, Jordan
December 2023
This study aims to assess the small ruminant value chain in Al-Ruwaished District, Jordan, to identify the potential intervention areas that could improve the production efficiency and guarantee the...
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Identifying eco-functional zones on the Chinese Loess Plateau using ecosystem service bundles
December 2023
Optimizing the function of ecosystem services (ESs) is vital for implementing regional ecological management strategies. In this study, we used multi-source data and integrated modelling methods to...
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Impact of forest governance and enforcement on deforestation and forest degradation at the district level: A study in West Bengal State, India
December 2023
According to the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), the world loses 1.0 × 106 hm2 forest land through deforestation annually. About 1.6 × 106 people who depend on forests for livelihood...
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A tale of duality: Community perceptions towards the ecotourism impacts on Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia
December 2023
This study aims to analyze how park households perceive the economic, socio-cultural, and environmental impacts of ecotourism in Simien Mountain National Park (SMNP), Ethiopia. We combined qualitative...
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Measuring the agricultural sustainability of India: An application of Pressure-State-Response (PSR) model
September 2023
Analyzing agricultural sustainability is essential for designing and assessing rural development initiatives. However, accurately measuring agricultural sustainability is complicated since it involves...
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Impact of taxes on the 2030 agenda for sustainable development: Evidence from Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries
September 2023
Multiple ecological and socioeconomic problems have occurred worldwide, raising the awareness of sustainability. This study aims to examine the impact of taxes on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)...
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Geotechnical and GIS-based environmental factors and vulnerability studies of the Okemesi landslide, Nigeria
September 2023
Landslide is a geological hazard typically associated with extreme events such as earthquakes, heavy rainfall, volcanic eruptions, changes in groundwater level, etc. This study was carried out in Okemesi-Ekiti...
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Environmental complaint insights through text mining based on the driver, pressure, state, impact, and response (DPSIR) framework: Evidence from an Italian environmental agency
September 2023
Individuals, local communities, environmental associations, private organizations, and public representatives and bodies may all be aggrieved by environmental problems concerning poor air quality, illegal...
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Examination of the poverty-environmental degradation nexus in Sub-Saharan Africa
September 2023
The relationship between environmental degradation and poverty has increasingly become the focus of national strategic decision-making in recent years. However, despite several theoretical explorations...
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