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Environmental Sciences
Moucheng Liu, Didi Rao, Lun Yang, Qingwen Min
Summary: Different ecological compensation methods have varying impacts on farmers' livelihood assets. Cash subsidies can effectively improve livelihood assets, while technical training leads to the most rational allocation of livelihood capital. All three compensation methods have increased human and physical assets of rural households.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Manhua Zheng, Decong Tang, Anxin Xu
Summary: The market for green agricultural products has great potential for growth, especially with the increasing pressure on resources and the environment, and the growing focus on the safety of agricultural products. The study aims to propose a model that examines the relationship between green food (tea) customers' product knowledge, perceived product quality, trust, purchase intention, and purchase behavior. The study also analyzes the impact of factors such as age, education, income, and gender. Data from 700 questionnaires collected through the Credemo questionnaire platform were analyzed using SmartPLS software. The findings show that product knowledge, including attribute knowledge and green knowledge, has a positive impact on perceived product quality and trust. Perceived product quality and trust, in turn, have a positive impact on purchase intention, which ultimately affects purchase behavior.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhou Fang, Junyu Chen, Gang Liu, Huimin Wang, Juha M. Alatalo, Zhangqian Yang, Enyi Mu, Yang Bai
Summary: This study proposed a BEC valuation method developed by combining gross ecosystem product (GEP) accounting with total cost accounting, which was applied to a cross-regional water transfer project. The results revealed that water-related ecosystem services (WESs) received a minor proportion of the compensation, and suggested implementing multi-agent joint bargaining, a BEC fund, and hydrological monitoring to improve BEC valuations.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Geography
Xin Nie, Jing Zhou, Peng Cheng, Han Wang
Summary: This study focuses on analyzing subjective and objective risk preferences of coastal farmers in Shankou Town, Hepu County, Beihai City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. By building a multi-agent model and simulating real farming decision-making, the research aims to provide targeted policy recommendations to reduce land abandonment. Improper perception of risk preferences may lead to differences in predicting future land abandonment, and through this method, the severity of land abandonment can be predicted in advance to help the government prevent and control it effectively.
JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Mohammad Hossein Jarrahi, Yuanye Ma, Cami Goray
Summary: This study presents a model that integrates the objective and subjective aspects of information, arguing that they are mutually relevant and that understanding one enhances understanding of the other. The model explains the generation and interpretation of information through two processes: forming and informing.
JOURNAL OF INFORMATION SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Yunyun Qi, Tianye Zhang, Jing Cao, Cai Jin, Tianyu Chen, Yue Su, Chong Su, Srikanta Sannigrahi, Arabinda Maiti, Shiqi Tao, Qi Zhang, Tan Li
Summary: Payments for ecosystem services (PES) aim to reduce the impact of human activities on eco-sensitive areas. Increasing farmers' participation is crucial for the success of PES programs and ecosystem restoration.
Article
Geography
Nguyen Khanh Doanh, Long Do Dinh, Nguyen Ngoc Quynh
Summary: The study found that tea farmers' perceived ease of use and usefulness of Livestream sales influence their intention to participate. However, lack of knowledge and experience, information and professional support, as well as normative barriers, reduce tea farmers' perception of ease of use and usefulness of Livestream sales.
JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Zhaopei Gong, Liang Ding, Hongjun Xing, Haibo Gao, Peng Xu, Ruyi Zhou, Yifan Lu, Honghao Yue
Summary: The development of modular actuation units expands the compatibility and expandability of the MAVIS system in space missions. A unified coordinated manipulation and multi-objective vibration control framework is proposed to effectively achieve vibration isolation for such systems. This framework reduces the controller's order while ensuring the system's multiple objectives and frequency constraints, showing potential for application in a family of modular active vibration isolation systems.
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chia-Hung Lee, Pei-Ing Wu, Je-Liang Liou, Shou-Lin Yang
Summary: This study dissects the factors influencing consumers' preference for a specific CSR project using the theory of planned behavior and evaluates the monetary value of CSR through consumers' willingness to pay. The CSR components covered in the tea tree growing project in Taiwan include product safety, economic security for farmers, environmental protection, and ecology conservation. The highest and lowest monetary values per hectare of tea trees are USD 92,232 and USD 141,762 respectively, with an average value of USD 118,035 per hectare.
Article
Environmental Studies
Zhi Wang, Fengwan Zhang, Shaoquan Liu, Dingde Xu
Summary: Floods pose significant threats to farmers, and their cognitive bias often leads to an underestimation of flood risk, resulting in failure to adopt appropriate disaster avoidance behaviors. This study analyzes the subjective and objective flood risk of farmers in southwest China and explores the correlation between risk consistency and farmers' willingness to purchase natural disaster insurance (WPNDI) using a probit regression model. The findings suggest that the consistency between subjective and objective flood risk is positively and significantly related to farmers' WPNDI, highlighting the importance of aligning perception with reality in disaster risk management.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xiaoling Huang, Xiaohong Chen
Summary: This study proposes a regional eco-compensation assessment framework to balance the ecological and socio-economic benefits of blue water resources. The findings show significant spillover effects of blue water scarcity, with precipitation having a negative impact and GDP per capita, population density, and water use intensity having positive effects on blue water scarcity. Incorporating a modified coefficient can adjust the eco-compensation amount according to local conditions, promoting targeted restrictions and a more sustainable consumption pattern.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Qiang Du, Xiaomin Qi, Patrick X. W. Zou, Yanmin Zhang
Summary: The purpose of this paper is to develop a bi-objective optimization framework for selecting prefabricated construction service composition. An improved algorithm, genetic simulated annealing algorithm (GSA), is used to demonstrate the application of the framework. The research proposes a service combination selection framework that comprehensively considers service quality and synergistic effect, and compares GSA with other algorithms to validate its performance.
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Mingjie Song, Doudou Huang, Basanta Paudel
Summary: China's National Key Ecological Function Areas (NKEFAs) provide important ecosystem services but also miss out on significant development opportunities. This article proposes a framework for estimating the eco-compensation coefficient (ECC) by considering the ecosystem service supply (ESS), ecosystem protection cost (EPC), and public service provision capability (PSC) of the National Key Ecological Function Counties (NKEFCs). The framework was applied in the Yangtze River Economic Belt (YZEB) and compared with the current central-to-local fiscal transfer (CTLFT) system. The findings highlight the need for inner-provincial and cross-provincial watershed eco-compensation programs to supplement the existing program in the YZEB, and for environmental management strategies to be tailored to the specific stressors and livelihoods in NKEFAs.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Faranak Karamian, Ali Asghar Mirakzadeh, Arash Azari
Summary: Understanding the systemic approach and its potential for decision-making is crucial in resource management, particularly in agriculture where food demands and environmental and social issues are major challenges. This paper presents a model based on a multi-objective genetic algorithm (MOGA) that incorporates social variables and the water-energy-food nexus (WEFN) index in agriculture, offering a tool for policymakers. The proposed optimal cultivation pattern reduces water and energy consumption, environmental impacts, and improves the social status of farmers. The study highlights the importance of analyzing the interconnections between different dimensions for decision-making in sustainable agriculture.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xueda Wei, Xiaolei Qiao, Tielin Chen
Summary: Grouting is an effective measure for metro tunnel rehabilitation during operation, and a design framework based on improved central composite design and multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithm is proposed. The framework utilizes stepwise regression method for indicators modeling and MOPSO for multi-objective optimization. The results demonstrate the practicality and usefulness of the design framework for engineers in grout design.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elizabeth Alvarez-Chavez, Stephane Godbout, Mylene Genereux, Caroline Cote, Alain N. Rousseau, Sebastien Fournel
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of alternative filtering materials and bed aeration on the retention of nutrients and fecal bacteria in woodchip bedded stand-off pads for cows. The results showed that the alternative biofilters were more efficient in removing COD, SS, TN, and NO3-N, while conventional biofilters were more efficient for PO4-P removal. Aeration did not have a significant effect under the tested temperature conditions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yike Zhang, Zengyi Ma, Zhuoting Fang, Yuandong Qian, Zhiping Huang, Yilong Ye, Jianhua Yan
Summary: This study investigates the application of oxygen enrichment melting technology in the melting of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash. The results demonstrate that oxygen enrichment technology can reduce energy consumption and operating costs, as well as decrease pollution emissions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liangang Xiao, Mingkai Leng, Philip Greenwood, Rongqin Zhao, Zhixiang Xie, Zengtao You, Junguo Liu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of grazing exclusion on soil organic carbon (SOC) accumulation and vegetation recovery. It finds that grazing exclusion can increase the potential for SOC accumulation, and higher annual precipitation is positively correlated with SOC accumulation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Beatrice Cantoni, Jessica Ianes, Beatrice Bertolo, Selena Ziccardi, Francesco Maffini, Manuela Antonelli
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of ozonation and adsorption as in-series processes compared to standalone processes for the removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) in drinking water. The combination of both processes proves to be more effective than adsorption and ozonation alone. Ozonation improves the adsorption performance of poorly-oxidizable CECs but worsens that of well-oxidizable compounds. This research highlights the importance of considering both processes in the removal of CECs in drinking water treatment plants.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dan Li, Bingjun Liu, Yang Lu, Jianyu Fu
Summary: A new Standardized compound Drought and Saltwater intrusion Index (SDSI) was developed to detect changes in the severity of CDSEs in six estuaries. The study found that saltwater intrusion plays a dominant role in influencing SDSI severity, and CDSEs vary in frequency, duration and severity among different estuaries.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yong-Qiang Li, Rui Sun, Chong-Miao Zhang, Zi-Xuan Liu, Rui-tao Chen, Jian Zhao, Hua-dong Gu, Huan-Cai Yin
Summary: In this study, an electron beam excitation multi-wavelength ultraviolet (EBE-MW-UV) system was established and found to have significantly higher microbial inactivation effects compared to single-wavelength UV-LEDs in water. Mechanism analysis revealed that EBE-MW-UV damaged microbial DNA and proteins, and generated additional reactive oxygen species, leading to microbial inactivation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kaili Ma, Xinxin Han, Qiujuan Li, Yu Kong, Qiaoli Liu, Xu Yan, Yahong Luo, Xiaopin Li, Huiyang Wen, Zhiguo Cao
Summary: This study reveals that the use of a tryptophan-degrading microbial consortium (TDC) can enhance the hydrolysis efficiency of waste activated sludge (WAS), increasing the yield and quality of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and improving the solubilization and release of organic substances from WAS.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ling Xiong, Rui Li
Summary: Incorporating Ecosystem Service Value (ESV) into land use planning can provide informed land management decisions. This study evaluates the ESV of Guizhou Province in China's karst region. The results show an increase in total ESV over the past two decades due to ecological restoration projects.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Geetha Jenifel
Summary: This article discusses the importance of water and the pollution of freshwater resources, and introduces the use of machine learning models and blockchain technology to predict and protect water quality.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stanslaus Terengia Materu, Taotao Chen, Chang Liu, Daocai Chi, Meng Jun
Summary: The study showed that H2SO4-modified biochar can reduce P leaching, increase soil available P, and enhance plant P uptake in alternate wetting and drying irrigation systems. Biochar additions B20A and IAWDB20A-M were effective in improving yield, reducing P leaching, and increasing APB.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amir Nouri, Ali Akbar Zinatizadeh, Sirus Zinadini, Mark Van Loosdrecht
Summary: This study focuses on the development of an air-lift bio-electrochemical reactor (ALBER) with a continuous feeding regime to enhance nitrogen removal from synthetic wastewater. The effect of temperature, hydraulic retention time (HRT), N -NH+4 /TN ratio, and current density on the reactor performance was investigated, and the ALBER achieved a maximum TN removal of 73%. The results suggest that the ALBER has potential for treating industrial wastewater at low temperatures.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peifang Wang, Guoxiang You, Yang Gao, Juan Chen, Xun Wang, Chao Wang
Summary: This study investigated the ecological processes of microbial communities and N- and P-transformation processes in multistage agricultural drainage ditches. The results showed that the microbial communities were co-shaped by agricultural practices and ditch size, which further governed the N and P removal performance.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaofeng Niu, Huan Wang, Tao Wang, Peiyu Zhang, Huan Zhang, Hongxia Wang, Xianghong Kong, Songguang Xie, Jun Xu
Summary: Microorganisms play a critical role in maintaining ecosystem balance, and environmental stressors can affect the assembly processes of microbial communities. The study found that different stressors have opposite effects on microbial community assembly in water and sediment, and warming has different influences compared to herbicides and nutrients.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuqing Tan, Qiming Cheng, Fengwei Lyu, Fei Liu, Linhao Liu, Yihong Su, Shaochun Yuan, Wenyu Xiao, Zhen Liu, Yao Chen
Summary: The exacerbation of global warming, extreme weather events, and rapid urbanization have led to increased flooding in urban areas. China has adopted sponge city as an efficient means of preventing and controlling urban floods. Using a SWMM-FVCOM model, the hydrological reduction and control effect of sponge city construction (SPCC) within a university campus were evaluated. The study found that implementing SPCC effectively mitigates surface runoff and reduces the severity of urban flooding. However, the efficacy of runoff control decreases with longer rainfall return periods.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhonghan Chen, Qiuyan Li, Shibo Yan, Juan Xu, Qiaoyun Lin, Zhuangming Zhao, Ziying He
Summary: Tidal rivers are important biochemical reaction channels, receiving carbon from wastewater and agricultural drains, affecting CO2 emissions. Through modeling and data analysis, researchers explored carbon distribution, emissions, and greenhouse effects, emphasizing the potential of river management to change global CO2 emissions under climate change.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)