Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Miriam Wilhelm, Veronica H. Villena
Summary: This study investigates the adoption of sustainable procurement practices among Chinese suppliers of a global sustainability leader Tronics, finding that suppliers with an integrated management system or engagement with key stakeholder networks are more likely to adopt such practices. Furthermore, the effects are enhanced when Tronics' power over Chinese suppliers is low to moderate.
PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Maysara Sayed, Linda C. Hendry, Marta Zorzini Bell
Summary: This study uses multi-case study data to explore the impact of outsourcing versus in-house implementation modes on sustainable procurement (SP), finding that each mode presents unique challenges and facilitators. Through the lens of Transaction Cost Economics, outsourcing to professionals with established SP expertise may lead to information asymmetries in initial contracts, resulting in poorer sustainability performance than expected. Additionally, applying Principal Agency Theory suggests that sustainable performance can be enhanced through well-designed contractual relationships as SP maturity increases.
PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Feryal Erhun, Tim Kraft, Sytske Wijnsma
Summary: Professor Hau Lee argues that the best supply chains should be fast, cost-effective, agile, adaptable, and aligned. The increasing complexity of global supply chains has made management more complicated, while growing connectivity and interdependence have given rise to various environmental and social issues.
PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yigit Kazancoglu, Melisa Ozbiltekin-Pala, Muruvvet Deniz Sezer, Banu Y. Ekren, Vikas Kumar
Summary: This article discusses the sustainability factors of food supply chains, which are particularly important during uncertain times such as COVID-19. The study categorizes these factors into driving factors and linkage factors, providing practical value for managers in developing sustainable food supply chains during uncertain times.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Thanh Tiep Le, Xuan Hung Kieu, Abhishek Behl, Vijay Pereira
Summary: This study examines the mechanism for businesses in the food value chain to overcome post-pandemic challenges and promote sustainability. By analyzing the relationships between driving factors and sustainable supply chain management, the study identifies the mechanisms for enhancing the sustainability of the food value chain. By exploring how socially, environmentally, and economically responsible practices affect supply chain management, this study contributes to the knowledge of supply chain management and broadens the concept of corporate social responsibility.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Franklin Enrique Reyes-Soriano, Juan Carlos Muyulema-Allaica, Christina Michelle Menendez-Zaruma, Jorge Manuel Lucin-Borbor, Isabel Del Rocio Balon-Ramos, Gerardo Antonio Herrera-Brunett
Summary: This article aims to identify the major countries and organizations worldwide that have contributed to the research on sustainable supply chains (SSCs). Through bibliometric scanning and network visualization, the study reveals that China, the United Kingdom, the United States, Italy, and the Netherlands have made the greatest scientific contributions in the field of SSCs in the last three years, and the organizations with the highest interaction belong to the European Union.
Article
Business
Sharfuddin Ahmed Khan, Muhammad Shujaat Mubarik, Simonov Kusi-Sarpong, Himanshu Gupta, Syed Imran Zaman, Mobashar Mubarik
Summary: The emergence of blockchain technologies is transforming the management of traditional supply chains by enhancing traceability, accountability, and sustainability. However, the direct impact of blockchain technologies on supply chain sustainability is not significant, with the improvement in sustainability being largely attributed to supply chain integration and mapping facilitated by blockchain.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
G. P. Agnusdei, B. Coluccia
Summary: The agrifood system requires major transformations towards sustainability and healthy diets. This study aims to systematize the knowledge structure of sustainable food models and investigate the role of innovation technology in the agrifood supply chain. The results show an evolving positive trend in sustainable agrifood supply chains, with a focus on the environmental pillar of sustainability.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Business
Yasmim Maia Pederneiras, Johann Meckenstock, Ana Isabel Cerqueira Carvalho, Ana Paula Barbosa-Povoa
Summary: This paper emphasizes the relationship between complexities of wicked problems and characteristics of sustainable supply chain management, proposing business strategies to mediate this relationship while highlighting the importance of stakeholder engagement, transparency, and long-term partnerships.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shahana Althaf, Callie W. Babbitt
Summary: Electronic products play a crucial role in modern society, but the vulnerabilities in their supply chains due to social, geopolitical, and technical disruptions have been highlighted. The study reveals that different materials face varying levels of risk in different disruption scenarios, and recycling and supply chain diversification may be key to mitigating these risks.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tsimisaraka Raymondo Sandra Marcelline, Ye Chengang, Andrianarivo Andriandafiarisoa Ralison Ny Avotra, Zahid Hussain, Josoa Eric Zonia, Ahsan Nawaz
Summary: Green construction procurement plays a significant role in influencing green logistic services, innovation practices, and sustainable economic development goals. The study findings provide insights for construction practitioners to adopt more environmentally friendly approaches in their supply chains.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Management
Moran Wang, Xiaolong Guo, Shouyang Wang
Summary: This paper examines the optimal financial hedging strategy and sustainable development in four different supply chain structures. It proposes the use of an index-based price contract to transfer risk from manufacturers to downstream retailers and achieve risk-sharing in the supply chain. The study discusses the optimal hedging strategy and the level of product sustainability in monopoly, monopoly with Nash bargaining, retailer competition, and manufacturer competition structures. The findings suggest a positive relationship between the hedge ratio and consumer preference for green products, while it is inversely related to green product research and development costs. Notably, in a manufacturer competition supply chain, slight fluctuations in input commodity prices significantly increase the profits of both manufacturers, but as the fluctuations continue to increase, one manufacturer's profit declines while the other's rises slowly. Furthermore, competition based on product sustainability negatively impacts manufacturers' and retailers' profits and reduces the overall level of sustainability.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Bradie S. Crandall, Todd Brix, Robert S. Weber, Feng Jiao
Summary: This article provides a techno-economic assessment of green hydrogen carriers, identifying green formic acid as the most cost-effective and safest option. It also offers research and policy outlooks to guide efforts towards a green hydrogen economy.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Samant Saurabh, Kushankur Dey
Summary: The emerging Information and Communication Technology is crucial in electronic agriculture, improving efficiency and quality management of the agri-food supply chain. Adoption factors of blockchain integrated ICTs can influence supply chain actors' decision processes, and potential drivers can be identified through conjoint analysis, helping rationalize a design for supply chain integration and sustainability.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Management
R. Ghasemy Yaghin
Summary: This article extends the supply chain planning problem under risk by including the visibility of purchasing information and sourcing flexibility. A novel geometric index is developed to measure purchasing visibility by including different attributes of the required data visibility level. The problem is formulated as a mixed integer non-linear optimization model. We tailor an outer approximation algorithm as a decomposition-based algorithm to solve the resultant mathematical model. Our research experiments indicate the superiority of the proposed algorithm in terms of solution quality and CPU time.
JOURNAL OF THE OPERATIONAL RESEARCH SOCIETY
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Goran Gajski, Marko Geric, Ivone Jakasa, Ines Peremin, Ana-Marija Domijan, Marijana Vucic Lovrencic, Sanja Kezic, Martina Bituh, Vanessa Moraes de Andrade
Summary: The health benefits of a vegetarian diet are still debated, but it may have positive effects on oxidative stress and inflammation, while its impact on immune biomarkers is inconclusive.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alexandros Gkatsikos, Dimitrios Natos, Christos Staboulis, Konstadinos Mattas, Michail Tsagris, Apostolos Polymeros
Summary: Generation renewal in farming is crucial for European policy institutions to maintain social cohesion and improve economic development in rural areas. This study examines the impact of the Pillar II policy measure for generation renewal on regional economic growth and finds that it significantly benefits regional output and employment. This measure proves to be a useful tool for policy makers to support rural welfare and maintain social and economic cohesion.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Othman K. Qadir, Chris J. Seal, Ammar W. Ashor, Michele Tassotti, Pedro Mena, Daniele Del Rio, Mario Siervo, Kirsten Brandt
Summary: Ingestion of visually similar lettuce with controlled high and low content of either nitrate or phenolic compounds can significantly affect blood pressure within 6 hours, matching the plasma/saliva nitrate peak rather than the slower changes in plasma phenolics.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Joanna Jurek, Marcin Owczarek, Justyna Godos, Sandro La Vignera, Rosita A. Condorelli, Stefano Marventano, Maria Tieri, Francesca Ghelfi, Lucilla Titta, Alessandra Lafranconi, Angelo Gambera, Elena Alonzo, Salvatore Sciacca, Silvio Buscemi, Sumantra Ray, Daniele Del Rio, Fabio Galvano, Giuseppe Grosso
Summary: This study systematically reviewed existing meta-analyses of observational studies investigating the association between fish intake and various health outcomes. The results suggest a possible link between higher fish intake and decreased risk of acute coronary syndrome, liver cancer, and depression, but limited evidence for other outcomes due to heterogeneity between results and potential confounding factors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCES AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mirta Milic, Ivan Ozvald, Katarina Matkovic, Hrvoje Radasevic, Maja Nikolic, Dragan Bozicevic, Lidija Duh, Martina Matovinovic, Martina Bituh
Summary: This study is the first to assess DNA damage in a severely obese population using three different assays. The results showed a correlation between DNA damage levels and anthropometric measurements, severity of obesity, and elevated levels of certain biochemical parameters. BMI and BMR were also associated with decreased cell proliferation and DNA damage.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Beatrice Biasini, Alice Rosi, Francesca Scazzina, Davide Menozzi
Summary: This study aimed to explain and predict the intention to follow a sustainable diet and its adoption in Italy. The theory of planned behavior was used to develop an online survey, and the results showed significant associations between attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control with both intention and behavior assessments. The applied TPB models explained behavioral intention at most (78%) and suggested interventions to encourage virtuous food consumption habits in Italy.
Article
Business
Zorica Anicic
Summary: This study examines the importance of open innovations (OI) for different sizes of enterprises in introducing radical innovations. The findings show that OI is important for all enterprises, but the effectiveness of OI practices varies across different enterprise sizes.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Cinzia Franchini, Beatrice Biasini, Alice Rosi, Francesca Scazzina
Summary: Among universities' responsibilities, addressing sustainability-related issues by enabling a food environment which raises people's awareness and promotes the improvement of food offer and consumption is paramount. This article draws on recent literature evidence and virtuous examples provided by leading experts, with the purpose of outlining a conceptual model for fostering healthy and sustainable nutrition among the academic community through food services.
CURRENT OPINION IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Rungsaran Wongprawmas, Giulia Andreani, Cinzia Franchini, Beatrice Biasini, Alice Rosi, Irina Dolgopolova, Jutta Roosen, Davide Menozzi, Miguel I. Gomez, Francesca Scazzina, Cristina Mora, Giovanni Sogari
Summary: The study examines the effects of different nudges on university students' food choices in the online pre-ordering system of university canteens. The results show that dish placement significantly increases the selection of healthy and sustainable dishes. Combining different nudges can positively influence students who already have strong sustainable and healthy eating behaviors.
FOOD QUALITY AND PREFERENCE
(2023)
Article
Business
Jelena Filipovic, Maja Arslanagic-Kalajdzic
Summary: This study investigates the impact of academic social networks (ASNs) on the social capital quantity and characteristics in the academic community of South East Europe (SEE). Applying social capital theory, the relationship between academic user characteristics and ASNs' metrics is examined. A network analysis is conducted on 888 academics from SEE, and logistic regression, ANOVA, and mean comparisons are used to investigate this relationship. The findings indicate that academic rank, research field, and institution rank influence the metrics of ASNs, which reflect the manifestation of social capital.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Business
Jelena Filipovic
Summary: South-East Europe (SEE) has the highest obesity rates and the most substantial consumption of television programs among young people compared to other parts of the continent. However, studies on this subject are notably absent from the existing body of literature. This research investigates differences in ad recall and preferences related to the healthiness of featured products and the alignment of advertising settings with specific cultural dimensions of SEE's ethos.
JOURNAL OF RETAILING AND CONSUMER SERVICES
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Waldemar Bojar, Wojciech Zarski, Renata Kusmierek-Tomaszewska, Jacek Zarski, Piotr Baranowski, Jaromir Krzyszczak, Krzysztof Lamorski, Cezary Slawinski, Konstadinos Mattas, Christos Staboulis, Dimitrios Natos, Ahmet Ali Koc, Ahmet Bayaner, Alvaro Ojeda Roldan, Obdulia Parra Rivero
Summary: This research aims to demonstrate the feasibility of establishing indicators in three categories of ecosystem services under the Common Agricultural Policy and highlights the significant impact of agricultural productivity factors on the quality of ecosystem services.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Antonio Costa-Perez, Vanesa Nunez-Gomez, Nieves Baenas, Giuseppe Di Pede, Mariem Achour, Claudine Manach, Pedro Mena, Daniele Del Rio, Cristina Garcia-Viguera, Diego A. Moreno, Raul Dominguez-Perles
Summary: This systematic review summarizes the findings of human studies on the metabolism and bioavailability of glucosinolates (GSL) and isothiocyanates (ITC), providing a comprehensive analysis for future research and consultation on this less studied area of GSL for food and health.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jananee Muralidharan, Cindy Romain, Letizia Bresciani, Pedro Mena, Donato Angelino, Daniele Del Rio, Linda H. Chung, Pedro E. Alcaraz, Julien Cases
Summary: This study evaluated the nutrikinetics and bioavailability of a flavanone-rich product, Sinetrol (R) Xpur, in overweight and obese individuals. The results showed that while urinary excretion of metabolites decreased significantly over 16 weeks, there was no significant decrease in circulating metabolites. This suggests that chronic intake may not offer the same bioavailability as acute intake.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Christian Heiss, Geoffrey Istas, Rodrigo P. Feliciano, Timon Weber, Brian Wang, Claudia Favari, Pedro Mena, Daniele Del Rio, Ana Rodriguez-Mateos
Summary: This study found that daily consumption of freeze dried whole cranberry for 1 month improves vascular function in healthy men, and this effect is associated with specific metabolite profiles in the blood.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lars odegaard Bentsen, Narada Dilp Warakagoda, Roy Stenbro, Paal Engelstad
Summary: This study investigates uncertainty modeling in wind power forecasting using different parametric and non-parametric methods. Johnson's SU distribution is found to outperform Gaussian distributions in predicting wind power. This research contributes to the literature by introducing Johnson's SU distribution as a candidate for probabilistic wind forecasting.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Liu, Qiuchen Wang, Yunhao Wen, Long Li, Xinfang Zhang, Yi Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the characteristics of process parameters in three lean gas ethane recovery processes and establishes a prediction and multiobjective optimization model for ethane recovery and system energy consumption. A new method for comparing ethane recovery processes for lean gas is proposed, and the addition of extra coolers improves the ethane recovery. The support vector regression model based on grey wolf optimization demonstrates the highest prediction accuracy, and the multiobjective multiverse optimization algorithm shows the best optimization performance and diversity in the solutions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cairong Song, Haidong Yang, Xian-Bing Meng, Pan Yang, Jianyang Cai, Hao Bao, Kangkang Xu
Summary: The paper proposes a novel deep learning-based prediction framework, aTCN-LSTM, for accurate cooling load predictions. The framework utilizes a gate-controlled multi-head temporal convolutional network and a sparse probabilistic self-attention mechanism with a bidirectional long short-term memory network to capture both temporal and long-term dependencies in the cooling load sequences. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method, which can serve as an effective guide for HVAC chiller scheduling and demand management initiatives.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhe Chen, Xiaojing Li, Xianli Xia, Jizhou Zhang
Summary: This study uses survey data from the Loess Plateau in China to evaluate the impact of social interaction on the adoption of soil and water conservation (SWC) technology by farmers. The study finds that social interaction increases the likelihood of farmers adopting SWC, and internet use moderates this effect. The positive impact of social interaction on SWC adoption is more pronounced for farmers in larger villages and those who join cooperative societies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenghua Zhang, Yunfei Yan, Kaiming Shen, Zongguo Xue, Jingxiang You, Yonghong Wu, Ziqiang He
Summary: This paper reports a novel method that significantly improves combustion performance, including heat transfer enhancement under steady-state conditions and adaptive stable flame regulation under velocity sudden increase.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)