Review
Environmental Studies
Jiao Zhang, Danqing Li, Shuguang Ning, Katsunori Furuya
Summary: The integration of multisensory-based public subjective perception into planning, management, and policymaking is important for the sustainable development and protection of urban green and blue spaces (UGBS). Online reviews provide suitable data for this issue, and this study uses deep learning to extract effective information from online reviews. The study finds that the overall public perception level of 105 major sites in Tokyo is unbalanced, and optimizing hearing and somatosensory senses can improve overall perception. The study also highlights the importance of optimizing the physical environment by adding natural elements for different senses and using sensory maps for identifying areas that require improvement.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Liqin Zhang, Huhua Cao, Ruibo Han
Summary: The study found that residents' perceptions of green open spaces are significantly related to social factors, and responses to improving green spaces reflect residents' pursuit of natural affinity and practicality. Therefore, providing practical information to facilitate residents' needs will provide important insights for urban planning.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Anqi Ding, Jeremy Cenci, Jiazhen Zhang
Summary: This study summarizes the development and significance of the National Landscape Garden Cities in China (NLGCC) policy, and analyzes its spatial distribution and driving factors in China. The results indicate that the selection criteria of the policy have shifted from quantity to overall habitat quality, and it has played a positive role in enhancing city resilience and addressing ecological and environmental issues.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhaolong Zheng, Qinghai Guo, Yang Liu, Soebekti Chatarina Regina, Tian Huang, Mengyao Zhang, Caiyun Wang
Summary: The global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased demand for urban green spaces among residents. This study assessed residents' perceived demand for urban green spaces during the pandemic and found that experiencing nature, rest and relaxation, and self-improvement were key factors in residents' long-term stay and choice of venues in urban green spaces. Rest, sports, entertainment, and watching were the main categories of activities, and rest had the most significant impact on residents' health. The study also highlighted the importance of ecological greening facilities, sanitation facilities, infrastructure, amusement, and entertainment facilities in residents' satisfaction with urban green spaces.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND WORLD ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
He Yang, Tianyu Chen, Zhi Zeng, Feng Mi
Summary: Urban green space planning and design have a significant impact on economic development, ecological environment, and urban public health. Promoting environmental justice in urban green space and improving the health and well-being of urban residents are critical issues to be addressed within the context of global urban sustainable development goals.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Shruti Ashish Lahoti, Ashish Lahoti, Shalini Dhyani, Osamu Saito
Summary: The provisions for public urban green spaces (PUGS) in rapidly expanding Indian cities fall below the recommended standards by WHO. This study aims to capture the demands of urban dwellers for neighborhood PUGS through a social survey. The findings highlight the importance of location and socio-demographics in shaping the usage and perceptions of these spaces. It emphasizes the need for local authorities to prioritize meeting the diverse demands of different sub-groups of urban dwellers.
Article
Urban Studies
Eric Douglas
Summary: The study found that highly dense urban environments have a negative but weak impact on residents' sense of community. It also suggests that providing certain types of public spaces may encourage higher levels of community sense among residents in high-density areas.
Article
Plant Sciences
Gonzalo de la Fuente de Val
Summary: Based on an online questionnaire survey in Latin America, the study found that citizens prefer formal green spaces over those dominated by spontaneous wild vegetation (SWV). However, once informed of the benefits of SWV, preferences change and wild vegetation spaces were appreciated more. But after 30 days, preferences return to their initial point with formal green spaces being appreciated again over wild spaces.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Bo-Xun Huang, Shang-Chia Chiou, Wen-Ying Li
Summary: During the process of urbanization in Fuzhou, the city center has shown apparent urbanization trends and serious issues with green space fragmentation. The green space planning in Fuzhou has been ineffective in improving existing green spaces, while the planned ecological network has helped increase the complexity of green patches and landscape connectivity, reducing landscape fragmentation and improving urban ecological environment quality.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daosheng Chen, Fei Zhang, Mengru Zhang, Qingyan Meng, Chi Yung Jim, Jingchao Shi, Mou Leong Tan, Xu Ma
Summary: This study investigated the influence of urban green space landscape and vegetation factors on surface temperature in Urumqi city in northwest China. Numerical models were developed using remote sensing techniques to predict surface temperature. The results showed that a combination of landscape metrics and vegetation indexes can effectively predict surface temperature, with the random forest model demonstrating the highest accuracy. The most influential factor was found to be the difference vegetation index.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Mengru Zhang, Fei Zhang, Daosheng Chen, Mou Leong Tan, Ngai Weng Chan
Summary: This study investigates the prediction of local land surface temperature using vegetation and landscape indices as independent variables and gray-green space. The findings show that the Gradient Boosting Decision Tree (GBRT) model has the best prediction effect, and the proportion of urban green space (UGS) patches in the landscape area is the most influential index. The study highlights the importance of considering gray space and building materials in mitigating the heat island effect and improving thermal comfort in urban areas.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Songze Wu, Dongyan Wang, Zhuoran Yan, Xingjia Wang, Jiaqi Han
Summary: This study investigates the spatial and temporal variations, landscape patterns, and driving forces of urban green spaces (UGSs) in Changchun from 1990 to 2020. The results show that the evolution of UGSs can be categorized into three stages: significant decline, balance between increase and decrease, and surge increase, accompanied by noticeable landscape changes. Various factors, including natural conditions, urbanization, and greening policies, have contributed to these changes. In the third decade of the research period, UGSs greatly expanded, reflecting achievements in UGS construction under the background of ecological civilization.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Yang Song, Runzi Wang, Jessica Fernandez, Dongying Li
Summary: This study analyzed online reviews from Tripadvisor users to understand visitors' experiences on the Las Vegas Strip public spaces. Through machine learning methods, it identified 30 distinct topics related to the Strip, such as exploring different hotels, night scene, people watching, and walking long distances. The research demonstrates the significance of online reviews in providing empirical evidence for visitor experience in built environment projects.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Yuhan Shao, Yiying Hao, Yuting Yin, Yu Meng, Zhenying Xue
Summary: The importance of multi-sensory perception in constructing human landscape experiences has been emphasized in contemporary urban life. This study explored the aural-visual interaction attributes that may influence people's perceived soundscape comfort in urban green spaces (UGSs). Results suggested that a low level of environmental sound does not correspond to higher ratings on overall soundscape comfort. It was also found that an environmental sound level of 77 dBA was a turning point in the relation between people's soundscape comfort and its influential indicators in UGSs.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Shijia Li, Zhenyu Fan
Summary: This paper conducts an evaluation simulation of urban green space landscape planning scheme based on the PSO-BP neural network model. The PSO-BP neural network can integrate more evaluation indicators of ecology and urban development into the planning scheme, and understand and predict human behavior in a simpler way, leading to a more comprehensive evaluation and prediction of the urban green space landscape planning scheme. The experiments show that the PSO-BP neural network has smaller error and better generalization ability than the BP neural network. The PSO-BP neural network rating model can analyze the relationship between different types of green space and indicators, and provide corresponding adjustment suggestions, which are of guiding significance for modifying and adjusting the urban green space landscape planning scheme.
ALEXANDRIA ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Asghar Bagheri, Naier Emami, Christos A. Damalas
Summary: Point source pollution caused by pesticide use presents challenges for soil and water quality, particularly in developing countries with high levels of pesticide usage. This study conducted a survey in Ardabil Province, Iran to examine farmers' practices and behaviors in the disposal of empty pesticide containers (EPC). The findings reveal that a significant percentage of farmers dispose of EPC improperly, either leaving them on the farm, throwing them in water canals, or burning them. The study also shows that farmers have limited knowledge and negative attitudes towards proper disposal methods for EPC. Factors such as attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control influence farmers' intention and actual behavior towards EPC disposal.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Zeljko Vasko, Sinisa Berjan, Hamid El Bilali, Mohammad Sadegh Allahyari, Aleksandra Despotovic, Dajana Vukojevic, Adriana Radosavac
Summary: This research aimed to investigate the behavior and attitudes of food consumers in Montenegro towards food consumption and household food waste. The findings revealed that consumers in Montenegro are responsible in their food usage, with a small amount of food being wasted in terms of quantity and value. Montenegrin households still follow a traditional way of life, preparing and consuming food at home and utilizing leftovers. Consumers have confusing perceptions regarding the date labels of industrially processed foods. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an increase in the frequency of food purchases for some consumers, but it also led to an increase in food waste.
BRITISH FOOD JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Business
Tarek Ben Hassen, Hamid El Bilali, Mohammad Sadegh Allahyari
Summary: This paper investigates the impact of COVID-19 on food shopping habits in Lebanon, the Palestinian territories, Oman, and Qatar. The findings reveal that the pandemic has led to changes in consumers' shopping habits and food sourcing, including decreased shopping frequency, increased food purchase per trip, heightened purchases of local products, and an increase in online food shopping. The study highlights the importance of understanding the specific consequences of the pandemic in each country and emphasizes the need for evidence-based policies and recovery efforts in the post-pandemic phase.
JOURNAL OF ISLAMIC MARKETING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zeljko Vasko, Aleksandar Ostojic, Tarek Ben Hassen, Sinisa Berjan, Hamid El Bilali, Igor Durdic, Soroush Marzban
Summary: This study investigates the immediate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer knowledge and reported behaviors linked to food waste in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The findings reveal that Bosnia has a low rate of household food waste and a favorable attitude towards food waste prevention. Additionally, consumers are familiar with common expiry labels and adjusted their buying and consumption patterns due to the pandemic. These research findings are essential for evidence-based policy development in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the post-pandemic recovery period, and can contribute to promoting more sustainable consumption habits.
WASTE MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Paschalis Mouzaidis, Michael Tsatiris, Christos Damalas, Georgios Tsantopoulos, Anastasios Katsileros, Chrysostomos Milis
Summary: This research investigates the social acceptance of biofuels in Greece and identifies the factors influencing it. The study finds that the social acceptance of biofuels is related to both demographic data and individual factors of the participants.
Article
Plant Sciences
Spyridon D. Koutroubas, Vasileios Antoniadis, Christos A. Damalas, Sideris Fotiadis
Summary: This 2-year field study investigated the effects of sewage sludge application on maize production, nitrogen accumulation, redistribution, and nitrogen use efficiency, as well as on grain element concentrations and soil properties. The results showed that moderate sewage sludge application can increase maize yield and nitrogen use efficiency, but excessive application may raise the risk of nitrogen losses.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Shoaib Ahmed Wagan, Qurat Ul Ain Memon, Yanwen Tan, Christos A. Damalas, Aslam Memon, Muhammad Javed Sheikh, Ghulam Mujtaba Khushk
Summary: The aim of this study was to determine farmers' knowledge of cotton pests, decision for pesticide selection, and their effect on cotton production efficiency. Farmers identified insect pests as a major cause of damage to cotton production, followed by weeds and diseases. The high levels of education, large farm size, good knowledge of cotton insect pests, and use of mechanical pest management were significant factors supporting cotton production efficiency in Pakistan.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEST MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Agronomy
Christos A. Damalas, Spyridon D. Koutroubas
Summary: Barnyardgrass, an annual weed in the Poaceae family, is a significant problem in rice-producing countries worldwide. Continuous use of synthetic herbicides has led to the development of resistant biotypes, resulting in reduced herbicide efficacy and yield losses. This review summarizes the cases of resistant barnyardgrass in global rice production, with 85 out of 116 cases reported between 1986 and 2022. Barnyardgrass has exhibited resistance to various herbicide classes, including ALS inhibitors, ACCase inhibitors, photosystem-II inhibitors, auxin mimics, very long-chain fatty acid inhibitors, and microtubule assembly inhibitors. Non-target site resistance, particularly through herbicide detoxification, poses a significant concern for multiple herbicide resistance evolution. Rotation of herbicides with different modes of action and application methods is recommended to mitigate resistance evolution in rice paddies.
WEED BIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Paschalis Mouzaidis, Michael Tsatiris, Christos Damalas, Georgios Tsantopoulos, Anastasios Katsileros, Konstantinos Zagorakis, Chrysostomos Milis
Summary: The purpose of this study is to identify the determining factors influencing the use of biofuels among Greek consumers. The research was conducted using a structured questionnaire with closed-ended questions. It was found that Greek consumers have low frequency of biofuel use and unsatisfactory knowledge about biofuels. Factors such as lower cost of ownership, lower operating costs, and consumers' knowledge about biofuels significantly influence the use of biofuels. Additionally, demographic factors including gender, age, education, and place of permanent residence also play a role in biofuel usage, with women, older consumers, and residents in rural and island areas showing more positive attitudes.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Samira Nicknezhad, Davood Hashemabadi, Mohammad Sadegh Allahyari, Soroush Marzban, Tarek Ben Hassen, Jhalukpreya Surujlal
Summary: Global consumers increasingly desire more from their food, and incorporating edible flowers can enhance the visual appeal of certain dishes. However, despite the long history of using flowers in Iran, the consumption of edible flowers is still not widely practiced due to various socio-economic factors. This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing the acceptance and consumption of edible flowers in Iran, specifically focusing on five popular edible flowers identified in Rasht County. Through a four-stage investigation, including evaluation of visual, aroma, taste, and consumability aspects, the research found that most participants had previously consumed edible flowers, primarily as herbal distillates and food garnishing. The visual appeal of the flowers was identified as the most influential factor in their purchase and consumption. Purple chrysanthemum emerged as the most attractive flower, followed by orange marigold, white gladiolus, purple hibiscus, and yucca. The study also revealed that the selection of edible flowers is influenced by multiple factors, including product type, consumer experience, personal taste, budget, and social and cultural influences. The findings suggest that edible flowers, beyond being used as garnish or in salads, have potential applications in cooking, promotion, media representation, and even in the production of desserts, aperitifs, and sweets, indicating their versatility and potential in the culinary industry.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Spyridon D. D. Koutroubas, Christos A. A. Damalas, Sideris S. Fotiadis, Theodoros Markopoulos
Summary: This study examines the effects of species, cultivar, and season on nodulation, nitrogen accumulation, remobilization, and utilization in grain legumes. The study finds that chickpea outperforms other legumes in terms of nitrogen accumulation in seeds and nitrogen utilization efficiency in semiarid conditions.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Hadi Fazeli, Mohammad Sadegh Allahyari, Saeid Firouzi, Tarek Ben Hassen, Jhalukpreya Surujlal, Nima Nejadrezaei, Mina Sadeghzadeh
Summary: This study examines agricultural students' knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of renewable energies in Guilan Province, Iran. The results indicate that students have a positive attitude towards renewable energies but have a low level of knowledge and perception. Age and education level significantly influence students' attitudes towards renewable energies.
Article
Environmental Studies
Moheb Qasemi, Mohammad Sadegh Allahyari, Tarek Ben Hassen, Mohammad Iman Askari, Hamid El Bilali
Summary: The agricultural sector plays a crucial role in achieving the SDGs. This study investigates the perceptions and attitudes of agricultural experts in Guilan Province, Iran towards the SDGs, and identifies their educational needs and areas requiring more attention.
