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Economics
Qiu Chen
Summary: The study found that cost and energy quality are important factors influencing household heating system choices, while household economic status, educational level, and geographical location also impact heating fuel choices.
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Construction & Building Technology
Jouni Raiha, Enni Ruokamo
Summary: The study indicates that homeowners in Finland are generally receptive to supplementary heating systems. Adoption decisions are influenced by various factors such as age, education, primary heating mode, and environmental attitudes.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
Tensay Hadush Meles, Lisa C. Ryan, Sanghamitra C. Mukherjee
Summary: This study aims to understand the heterogeneous preferences for renewable home heating systems, specifically heat pump systems. Through a combination of psychological construct statements and a discrete choice experiment, the study identifies four distinct types of people with different viewpoints towards heat pumps. The findings show that besides cost and savings, non-monetary attributes such as installation hassle, environmental sustainability, and increased home comfort also significantly influence the uptake of new home heating systems, including heat pumps.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Michael Schwarzinger, Verity Watson, Pierre Arwidson, Francois Alla, Stephane Luchini
Summary: This study highlights that COVID-19 vaccine acceptance is influenced by the characteristics of new vaccines and national vaccination strategies, as well as factors such as gender, age, education level, and past vaccination history. In the working-age population in France, the outright vaccine refusal rate is approximately 29.4%, while vaccine hesitancy is influenced by vaccine characteristics and information on herd immunity benefits.
LANCET PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Gloria Amaris, Stephane Hess, Jorge Gironas, Juan de Dios Ortuzar
Summary: The reuse of treated greywater in residential settings can alleviate water scarcity issues, but preferences for greywater reuse vary across households and are influenced by psychological constructs. Data analysis using a hybrid choice model with latent variables reveals preferences for different uses of greywater and the heterogeneity of choices among individuals and uses.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
Xuan Liu, Dujuan Yang, Theo Arentze, Tom Wielders
Summary: One of the main tools to achieve carbon neutrality is the energy transition, particularly through reducing reliance on traditional energy and promoting renewable energy use. This research focused on social housing tenants in the Netherlands and aimed to determine the factors influencing their participation in retrofits and identify differences in their preferences. Using stated choice experiments and discrete choice models, the study found that social housing residents are attracted to cost savings, improved living comfort, and upgrades to individual houses and the neighborhood environment, while being resistant to disruptions during the renovation process.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ruiqi Chen, Yingxin Zeng, Zhile Deng, Hongfu Liu, Manyi Chen, Yaoming Liang
Summary: This study found that households in China have significant preferences for dog rabies vaccination services. The households can be classified into three types: resolute executors, mischievous rebels, and incentivized compliers. Residence, presence of children in the household, perception of safety risks, and knowledge of rabies may contribute to this heterogeneity. Recommendations include providing supportive services such as weekend vaccination, mobile stations, and home vaccination, as well as increasing vaccine supply through various channels. Increasing awareness and implementing dog management innovation can further enhance rabies prevention and control.
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Clinical Neurology
S. K. Simblett, M. Pennington, M. Quaife, S. Siddi, F. Lombardini, J. M. Haro, M. T. Penarrubia-Maria, S. Bruce, R. Nica, S. Zorbas, A. Polhemus, J. Novak, E. Dawe-Lane, D. Morris, M. Mutepua, C. Odoi, E. Wilson, F. Matcham, K. M. White, M. Hotopfjk, T. Wykes
Summary: This study explores the preferences for adoption of mobile technologies among individuals with a history of depression. The findings suggest that accurate symptom detection is the most important factor for these individuals, followed by privacy and clinical support. However, there are some individuals who are willing to compromise on accuracy in order to gain more privacy and clinical support.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Daniel Schroeer, Uwe Latacz-Lohmann
Summary: This article presents the findings of a study on the acceptance of a deposit-refund system for animal manure by German livestock farmers. The system involves farmers supplying slurry to a biogas plant and receiving a deposit refund if they take back the same quantity of nutrients. The study found a high willingness to participate in the system, with an average probability of 70% and 73% of nutrients being taken back. Low deposit rates and complimentary services, such as free slurry storage and digestate spreading, were effective in encouraging farmer participation.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
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Development Studies
Michael Poku-Boansi, Nathan Tetteh, Kwasi Kwafo Adarkwa
Summary: With increasing demand for housing worldwide, rental housing is becoming a popular choice to meet the supply deficit. A study conducted in Koforidua, Ghana, using a discrete choice experimental approach, found that factors such as location outskirts, rent payment modality of two years' advance, electricity availability, access road quality, and monthly rent payable significantly influence housing renters' preferences. The study also revealed variations in preferences based on renters' age, gender, vehicle ownership, and employment status. Recommendations included improving access routes within built-up areas, promoting alternative energy sources, and enhancing neighborhood road infrastructure for sustainable rental housing provision.
HABITAT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Edel Doherty, Sinead Mellett, Daniel Norton, Thomas K. J. McDermott, Denis O' Hora, Mary Ryan
Summary: Agriculture is highly vulnerable to climate change, with insurance seen as an efficient means of financial security but potentially leading to negative impacts. Irish farmers prefer multi-annual insurance, weather-indexed insurance, and affordable coverage.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Clinical Neurology
Maaike M. Rademaker, Brigitte A. B. Essers, Robert J. Stokroos, Adriana L. Smit, Inge Stegeman
Summary: The study revealed that tinnitus patients consider loudness as the most important outcome measure in tinnitus therapy, with variations in preferences indicated by latent class analysis. The mixed logit model and latent class analysis showed that tinnitus acceptance and quality of sleep also have an impact on tinnitus therapy outcomes.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2021)
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Economics
Niranjan Poudel, Patrick A. Singleton
Summary: This study investigates the preferences of US adult bicyclists for roundabouts with different design and operational characteristics. The findings suggest that US bicyclists generally prefer roundabouts with smaller central islands, fewer travel lanes, lower traffic volumes, lower speed limits, and separated bicycle lanes.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART A-POLICY AND PRACTICE
(2022)
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Oncology
Zixuan Zhao, Lingbin Du, Le Wang, Youqing Wang, Yi Yang, Hengjin Dong
Summary: Limited results on public attitudes towards lung cancer screening exist in both China and abroad. This study aimed to identify preferred screening modalities in a Chinese population and predict uptake rates of different modalities. Findings suggested that screening interval, screening venue, and out-of-pocket costs significantly influenced preferences, with a preference towards LDCT + blood test annually at a cost of RMB 50. Those without endowment insurance were more likely to opt out, suggesting a need for financial support to reduce attendance inequalities among disadvantaged elderly individuals.
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Urban Studies
B. Glumac
Summary: The study indicates that tiny portable houses are well-received by residents in the Netherlands, with key choice drivers including unit type, renting period, and energy label. The results also show that young, single-person households in urban areas are most likely to choose this type of housing.
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Ecology
Oleg Sheremet, Enni Ruokamo, Artti Juutinen, Rauli Svento, Nick Hanley
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2018)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Hannu Huuki, Santtu Karhinen, Herman Book, Chao Ding, Enni Ruokamo
Summary: The study reveals that residential solar photovoltaic systems with time-of-use hot water heating in Finland have a moderate rate of return. Optimizing hot water heating and increasing carbon prices can both improve the investment rate of return for PV systems.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Jouni Raiha, Enni Ruokamo
Summary: The study indicates that homeowners in Finland are generally receptive to supplementary heating systems. Adoption decisions are influenced by various factors such as age, education, primary heating mode, and environmental attitudes.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2021)
Article
Economics
Enni Ruokamo, Teemu Merilainen, Santtu Karhinen, Jouni Raiha, Paivi Suur-Uski, Leila Timonen, Rauli Svento
Summary: Field experiments have shown that information nudging can help households save energy, but the effectiveness varies based on factors such as information content and delivery mode. A randomized experiment in Finland found that households with access to an online energy service platform were able to reduce electricity consumption by following energy saving tips.
Article
Forestry
Anni Vehola, Elias Hurmekoski, Katja Lahtinen, Enni Ruokamo, Anders Roos, Ritva Toivonen, Anne Toppinen
Summary: This study explores citizen perceptions on the usage of wood as a building material under climate change, and finds both positive and negative views. In Finland and Sweden, greater familiarity with wooden construction is associated with more positive views on the potential of wood in building. The study highlights the potential of wood material use as a climate change adaptation strategy in the built environment.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH
(2022)
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Economics
Enni Ruokamo, Maria Kopsakangas-Savolainen, Teemu Merilainen, Rauli Svento
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Economics
Marie-Louise Arlt, David Chassin, Claudio Rivetta, James Sweeney
Summary: This paper examines the impact of real-time pricing and load automation on residential distribution systems. The study finds that implementing real-time pricing can result in an aggregate welfare gain of 39 USD per customer and year. However, it also notes that RTP and load automation may significantly increase peak system load. Introducing a market-based demand management system can further enhance welfare gains and reduce grid investment.
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Economics
Javier Jorquera-Copier, Alvaro Lorca, Enzo Sauma, Stefan Lorenczik, Matias Negrete-Pincetic
Summary: As countries update their climate ambitions, low-carbon hydrogen production and use present opportunities for emissions reductions and economic development. A case study for Chile shows that integrating hydrogen and electricity networks can lower system costs and enhance renewable integration, but policy support is needed to address concerns related to water and land use.
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Economics
Dawit Guta, Hisham Zerriffi, Jill Baumgartner, Abhishek Jain, Sunil Mani, Darby Jack, Ellison Carter, Guofeng Shen, Jennifer Orgill-Meyer, Joshua Rosenthal, Katherine Dickinson, Rob Bailis, Yuta Masuda
Summary: Household solid fuel use is detrimental to health and the environment. The Indian government's PMUY subsidy has successfully promoted the adoption of LPG by millions of households. However, there is limited understanding of the decision-making process to reduce solid fuel use after transitioning to cleaner fuels. This study found that factors such as household wealth, social status, education level, and the prevalence of LPG use in the village are positively associated with LPG consumption and the discontinuation of solid fuel use. On the other hand, factors such as distance to LPG refill delivery, household size, and the PMUY subsidy are negatively associated with the share of LPG use.
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Economics
Nicolas Morell-Dameto, Jose Pablo Chaves-Avila, Tomas Gomez San Roman, Pablo Duenas-Martinez, Tim Schittekatte
Summary: This paper assesses the performance of differently implemented forward-looking network tariff designs and proposes an innovative coordination mechanism to increase predictability in a future with many flexible customers. The study reveals that if large shares of customers synchronize their responses to highly time-varying and locational-specific network charges, it can lead to unexpected reinforcements.
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Economics
Alexandra Gritz, Guntram Wolff
Summary: Russia's weaponization of gas supplies shook the energy security of Central and Eastern Europe in 2022. The region responded by increasing alternative energy supplies and developing new gas supply routes. Renewable energy, nuclear energy, and hydrogen play important roles in the long-term. Mitigating the impact of this shock requires the EU to prioritize the integrity of its energy market.
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Economics
Jaroslaw Kantorowicz, Marion Collewet, Matthew DiGiuseppe, Hendrik Vrijburg
Summary: Economic costs are a major political obstacle to investing in climate change mitigation and adaptation measures. The method of financing plays a crucial role in determining public opposition to government green investments, with debt financing being less opposed than broad-based taxes. This study suggests that credit market tools, such as green bonds and debt for climate swaps, can be politically efficient in increasing support for green financing. Carbon taxes and wealth taxes are found to be the most preferred options.
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Economics
Kun Guo, Liyuan Luan, Xiaoli Cai, Dayong Zhang, Qiang Ji
Summary: This paper investigates China's energy trade stability using a survival analysis approach. It finds that the energy trade linkages between China and 153 other countries are complex and unstable, with short periods of trade with many countries. Geopolitically risky regions, such as the Middle East and Africa, have the lowest trade stability. Climate risks have significant effects on energy trade stability. The paper proposes several policy options to improve energy trade stability in China, with special attention to increasing global climate risks.
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Economics
Simona Bigerna, Piyush Choudhary, Nikunj Kumar Jain, Silvia Micheli, Paolo Polinori
Summary: This study estimates the willingness to pay of Indian urban consumers for a continuous supply of electricity using contingent valuation method. The findings show that the amount consumers are willing to pay depends on the duration of power outages, with households preferring shorter outages. Income and environmental attitude also positively influence higher willingness to pay. These insights can inform policymakers in designing more reliable and customer-centric energy generation and distribution models.
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Economics
Temilade Sesan, Unico Uduka, Lucy Baker, Okechukwu Ugwu, Ewah Eleri, Subhes Bhattacharyya
Summary: This study examines the impact of the regulatory framework on rural electrification and universal energy access goals in Nigeria's mini-grid sector. The findings suggest that while the current framework has fostered sector growth, additional measures are necessary to ensure equitable distribution of access among rural populations.
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Economics
Rui Shan, Noah Kittner
Summary: Energy storage is a cornerstone in decarbonization planning as it reduces operational costs and greenhouse gas emissions, while enhancing resilience and renewables integration. However, storage developers in different regions have varying economic and environmental considerations, thereby requiring policy intervention to achieve long-term emission reductions.
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Economics
Tung Durmaz, Sevil Acar, Simay Kizilkaya
Summary: This study investigates the phenomenon of strategic capacity withholding in the Turkish electricity market and its relationship with the capacity remuneration mechanism. The empirical results provide strong evidence of strategic capacity withholding and show that the capacity mechanism contributes to the duration of failures. The study offers important insights for policymakers, including the implementation of a random verification mechanism and restructuring of the capacity mechanism in Turkey.
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Economics
Tii N. Nchofoung
Summary: The study finds that oil price shocks have a negative impact on Africa's energy transition, particularly in rural areas and net crude oil exporting countries. However, oil price shocks cannot explain the urban-rural differences in clean energy access. Therefore, increasing investment in clean energy and technologies in rural areas is necessary to enhance the resilience of the energy sector to oil price shocks.
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Economics
Najia Saqib, Muhammad Usman, Ilhan Ozturk, Arshian Sharif
Summary: This study examines the impact of environmental technologies, financial growth, and energy use on ecological footprint and green growth. Environmental innovation and renewable energy deployment contribute to green growth, while financial expansion and non-renewable energy use have negative effects on the environment. The study also identifies causal relationships between different factors.
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Economics
Yessica C. Y. Chung, Noxolo Kunene, Hung-Hao Chang
Summary: The Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) is considered an innovative technology for building a green society. This study investigates the impact of REC purchases on stock return and volume in Taiwan between 2017 and 2021. The findings suggest that REC purchases have a positive effect on stock returns of manufacturing firms but not service firms. The frequency of REC purchases is also an important factor in the relationship between REC purchase and firm value. Additionally, the study reveals that public attention to environmental pollution plays a crucial role in positive stock returns and volume, while ESG disclosure is negatively associated with returns and volume.
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Economics
Seife Ayele, Wei Shen, Yacob Mulugetta, Tadesse Kuma Worako
Summary: This paper addresses the challenges of governing energy procurement from a mix of non-hydropower renewable energy sources supplied by independent producers. Building on political economy analysis and five case studies of independent producer projects from Ethiopia, it seeks to understand the root causes of the protracted delays and limited extent of procurement by independent producers. The key contestations lie in managing long term contracts, risk, uncertainty and in developing the institutional and human capacity to transition.