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Shweta Singh, Surya Prakash Upadhyay, Satvasheel Powar
Summary: This paper discusses the importance of selecting an appropriate location for large infrastructure projects and the use of Multi-Criteria Decision Making techniques to assess and compare different factors. By combining multiple methods and validation, the paper presents a model for selecting the best location for hydropower plants in India and suggests its applicability in other development fields.
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Construction & Building Technology
Michael Atafo J. Adabre, Albert P. C. Chan, David J. Edwards, Sarfo Mensah
Summary: This study evaluates the challenges of sustainable housing from the perspectives of both professionals and households. The findings reveal significant differences in underlying barriers between the two respondent groups. The study also provides guidance on allocating resources towards critical barriers for sustainable housing.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Development Studies
Silas Apealete Kpegba, Clement Oppong, Abukari Salifu Atchulo
Summary: This study examines the relationship between urban entrepreneurship, public management, and sustainability in developing countries. The findings suggest that there is a significant relationship between urban entrepreneurship and economic sustainability, as well as between public management and economic sustainability in developing African countries.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sadia Samar Ali, Rajbir Kaur
Summary: The study explores social sustainability practices in warehousing organizations of developing countries, finding that a responsible work environment is crucial for reflecting corporate social responsibility effectiveness, while more research is needed on training and education initiatives for improving organizations' social footprints.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
K. Alfredsen, I. P. Helland, E. G. Martins, M. Power
Summary: The papers discuss new technologies and protocols for studying hydropower, emphasizing the need to minimize hydropower impacts on fish populations.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hossein Azadi, Fatemeh Taheri, Samane Ghazali, Saghi Movahhed Moghaddam, Narges Siamian, Imaneh Goli, Shahla Choobchian, Maryam Pour, Ahsen Isik Ozguven, Kristina Janeckova, Petr Sklenicka, Frank Witlox
Summary: This study investigates the environmental, social, and economic consequences of genetically modified (GM) crops at the farm level in developing countries through a meta-analysis. The results show that genetic modification technology can enhance the socio-economic and environmental efficiency of farmers in developing countries. However, the long-term sustainability of genetic modification production is reduced.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lasme Mathieu N'dri, Moinul Islam, Makoto Kakinaka
Summary: The study finds that the use of ICT in developing countries can help reduce CO2 emissions, especially in low-income countries. However, the relationship between ICT use and CO2 emissions is not significant in relatively high-income developing countries. To achieve environmental sustainability, more emphasis should be placed on implementing ICT policies in the least developed countries.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sarra Daimi, Sonia Rebai
Summary: This paper aims to create a sustainability governance framework for assessing public transport companies in developing countries and incorporates transparency and accountability into the sustainability assessment. Four dimensions of key performance indicators, namely economic, environmental, institutional, and social, are suggested, each representing a different perspective of sustainable development. A numerical illustration is provided to evaluate three public transport companies from a developed country, showcasing the implementation of the framework using a simple additive weighting method.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yunyu Zhang, Hailing Ma, Shuaifei Zhao
Summary: The study proposed a new method for assessing hydropower sustainability based on 148 indicators, which includes four steps and utilizes various methods to improve the universality, flexibility, and accuracy of the assessment.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Sanita Dhaubanjar, Arthur F. Lutz, David E. H. J. Gernaat, Santosh Nepal, Wouter Smolenaars, Saurav Pradhananga, Hester Biemans, Fulco Ludwig, Arun B. Shrestha, Walter W. Immerzeel
Summary: The article discusses the various factors that need to be considered when assessing sustainable hydropower potential in the Indus basin, and proposes a framework that integrates multiple considerations. By combining literature, industry insights, and datasets, an effective evaluation of hydropower potential is achieved.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dwi Ratna Hidayati, Elena Garnevska, Paul Childerhouse
Summary: Many agrifood value chains in developing countries need to transform to meet high-value international markets, which has become more complicated due to increased sustainability expectations. Smallholders are struggling to meet this new sustainability focus. This paper develops a framework to enable sustainable agrifood value chain transformation, integrating sustainability, governance, and value addition to balance profit maximization with social and environmental impacts.
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Information Science & Library Science
Nir Kshetri
Summary: The research suggests that there are more violations of sustainability principles in supply chains in developing countries. Recent studies demonstrate the important role blockchain can play in promoting supply chain sustainability. The analysis of multiple case studies of blockchain projects implemented in developing countries reveals how blockchain can help address challenges in sustainable supply chains.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Forestry
Lu Xie, Xingjing Chen, Xiao Zhou, Ram P. Sharma, Jianjun Li
Summary: This study developed tree mortality models for Prince Rupprecht larch, taking into account spatial correlations and climate. The models accurately predicted mortality at different ecological scales and identified factors such as diameter, precipitation, and temperature difference that significantly correlated with tree mortality.
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Social Issues
Ankita Rathore, G. Mahesh
Summary: This article systematically reviews the factors influencing public perception and attitudes towards nanotechnology in developed and developing countries based on research papers published during 2001-2020. It provides an in-depth comparative analysis of risk-benefit, knowledge, trust in science, religiosity, and demographics in shaping public perception of nanotechnology. The article also contrasts the media representation of nanotechnology in developing countries with that in developed nations.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2021)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Hanif Auwal Ibrahim, Michael Kweneojo Ayomoh, Ramesh C. Bansal, Michael Njoroge Gitau, Venkatta S. S. Yadavalli, Raj Naidoo
Summary: Most developing economies struggle with inadequate power supply and heavy reliance on fossil fuel, which contributes to environmental pollution and global warming. The COP26 assembly emphasized the role of developing economies in reducing global temperatures. This article reviews power generation metrics within the context of SDG7 and highlights the potential for affordable and clean energy sources in developing countries.
ENERGY STRATEGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jorge-Andres Polanco
ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIETY
(2018)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Indira Jimenez-Inchima, Jorge-Andres Polanco, Manuela Escobar-Sierra
Summary: The study aims to establish a benefit sharing scheme between hydropower companies and local communities. Through a systematic literature review and analysis, a theoretical operational framework based on collaborative governance was developed to achieve equal benefit sharing, which depends on the performance of companies, the level of empowerment of communities, and the state's capacity to intervene in setting rules.
ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Paula M. Hernandez-Diaz, Jorge-Andres Polanco, Manuela Escobar-Sierra, Walter Leal Filho
Summary: Education for sustainable development in universities equips the university community with the skills needed for sustainable development. This research proposes integrating sustainability throughout the university as a system and validates this proposal empirically. A measurement scale for University Sustainability was developed based on quantitative and qualitative analysis.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Juan D. Suarez-Gomez, Jorge-Andres Polanco, Manuela Escobar-Sierra
Summary: This study examines the impact of territorial factors of governance regimes on hydropower sustainability, focusing on institutional arrangements and spatial fixes, stakeholder interdependencies, and joint actions and adaptative mechanisms. These factors influence the conflict/collaboration dynamics at the territorial level.
Review
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Eliana-Leonor Valderrama, Jorge-Andres Polanco
Summary: This paper investigates the relationship between rural tourism (RT) and sustainable territory development (STD) and proposes that collaborative governance (CG) plays a mediating role in this relationship. A theoretical model is constructed to explain how CG influences the relationship between RT and STD. The findings have important implications for promoting rural tourism and sustainable territory development.
TOURISM RECREATION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Management
Paula M. Hernandez-Diaz, Jorge-Andres Polanco, Manuela Escobar-Sierra
Summary: This study proposed and validated a measurement scale for integrating performance in universities with a global and local Latin-American perspective. The results validated five dimensions and 15 indicators for determining performance in universities, serving as a consistent starting point for future studies. The research contributes to filling the gap in global consensus for measuring performance in Latin-American universities, presenting a novel hierarchical model for measuring university performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITY & RELIABILITY MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Paula M. Hernandez-Diaz, Jorge-Andres Polanco, Sandra Milena Castano
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION
(2020)
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Economics
Jorge Polanco, Fabian Ramirez, Martha Orozco
ESTUDIOS GERENCIALES
(2016)
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Geography
Carlos Mario Molina Betancur, Jorge Andres Polanco Lopez de Mesa
ESTUDIOS GEOGRAFICOS
(2015)
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Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Jorge Andres Polanco Lopez de Mesa
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jorge Andres Polanco Lopez de Mesa
CUADERNOS DE DESARROLLO RURAL
(2011)
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Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Jorge Andres Polanco
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Environmental Sciences
Eva Boon, Jurian Vincent Meijering, Robbert Biesbroek, Fulco Ludwig
Summary: This article introduces a global Delphi study, which presents a widely supported definition for successful climate services. The definition emphasizes the importance of user satisfaction and highlights the need for climate service developers to consider climate change uncertainties, build trust and capacity with users, and tailor interactions based on user needs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Zhiqi Zhang, Xiangyu Jia, Zeren Gongbu, Dingling He, Wenjun Li
Summary: This study conducted research in two villages on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of China and found that the village with interactive and supportive government involvement achieved better outcomes compared to the village with forceful government intervention. This highlights the importance of congruence between government actions and community demands in developing self-governance institutions for natural resource management.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yolanda L. Waters, Kerrie A. Wilson, Angela J. Dean
Summary: This study found that climate messages centered around the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) are more effective in strengthening intentions to adopt energy reduction behaviors. However, they are limited in motivating more impactful civic and social behaviors, including those seeking to influence climate policy support. Messages emphasizing collective efficacy can enhance message effect and influence the uptake of a broader range of behaviors. Emotions related to distress played a significant role in this effect. This research offers an alternative for expanding beyond traditional climate communication strategies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel A. Potts, Emma J. S. Ferranti, Joshua D. Vande Hey
Summary: This study investigates the barriers to integrating satellite data into air quality management and proposes the creation of a network of experts to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange between scientific research and air quality management.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Amber W. Datta, Carina Wyborn, Brian C. Chaffin, Michele L. Barnes
Summary: Extreme climate events are changing social-ecological systems and challenging environmental governance paradigms. This study explores governance actors' perspectives on the future of reef management after a crisis and finds that multiple and conflicting visions are shaping the trajectory of coral reef governance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ranjan Datta, Prarthona Datta
Summary: This paper discusses the importance of learning climate change solutions from the activities of cross-cultural children, and introduces reflective learning, Indigenous Elders land-based teaching, music and arts learning, and positive interactions with cross-cultural children in a cross-cultural community garden.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Julie Lydia Stounberg, Karen Timmerman, Karsten Dahl, Maurizio Pinna, Jon C. Svendsen
Summary: To combat biodiversity loss, the European Union established the Natura 2000 network. However, some sites are still not mapped, and habitats remain undefined. This study compared the definitions of blue mussel reefs in different EU member states and identified significant variations in parameters and limits used for reef identification. The study also highlighted the need for compatible and justified habitat definitions to ensure a consistent level of protection.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shilpi Kundu, Edward A. Morgan, James C. R. Smart
Summary: Climate change impacts in low lying coastal areas, like Bangladesh, are negatively affecting food and livelihood security, necessitating adaptation measures to build resilience. However, the effective implementation of these measures is hindered by a lack of local-level knowledge.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Theodore Tallent, Aiora Zabala
Summary: This study explores how pluralism and social equity are incorporated into the governance of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in the field of conservation. Using a conceptual framework of social equity, the researchers analyze five exemplary cases to understand how practitioners assimilate these principles into their practices and governance processes. The findings highlight a strong commitment to participation and involvement of local communities, along with practices that aim to foster actor participation, build local capacity, and strengthen ownership. The study emphasizes the importance of considering diverse voices, perspectives, and forms of knowledge in conservation governance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Natalie Sampson, Carmel Price, Melanie Sampson, Mary Bradshaw, Bianca Freeman
Summary: The Title V program of the Clean Air Act provides opportunities for public participation in permit-related decisionmaking, but there is a lack of substantive changes prioritizing environmental justice in overburdened communities. Increasing the use of plain language can improve public participation by enhancing access, transparency, and accountability. Analysis of public notices revealed poor writing quality and a lack of attention to writing strategies for improved understanding and addressing environmental health and justice. Suggestions for improving public notices are provided, emphasizing the need for plain language and environmental health literacy.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Karabi Bezboruah, Amruta Sakalker, Michelle Hummel, Oswald Jenewein, Kathryn Masten, Yonghe Liu
Summary: This study examines the role of a rural, community-based nonprofit organization in addressing coastal flooding. Through an analysis of the Ingleside on the Bay Coastal Watch Association (IOBCWA) in Texas, the study finds that the organization has improved the community's adaptive capacity through activities such as community organizing, advocacy, data collection, resident capacity building, and regional communication networks. However, more policies, partnerships, and inclusion of socially vulnerable groups are needed.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Heli Saarikoski, Suvi Vikstrom, Lasse Peltonen
Summary: This paper examines the cormorant conflict in Finland, highlighting the frame conflict resulting from different scales of analysis. The study finds that knowledge co-production processes have the potential to address environmental conflicts and generate practical and contextually appropriate knowledge. Key factors include participants' control over information and third-party facilitation of dialogue.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naomi Terry, Azucena Castro, Bwalya Chibwe, Geci Karuri-Sebina, Codruta Savu, Laura Pereira
Summary: The practice of envisioning the future has deep roots in African traditions, but is not widely used in conventional futuring methodologies. To achieve a decolonial approach to futuring, it is important to consider diverse pasts and storytelling forms. Stories can serve as mechanisms of power, healing, and diversification, leading to more just and ecologically sustainable futures.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Priya Chetri, Upasna Sharma, P. Vigneswara Ilavarasan
Summary: Previous studies have overlooked the role of information in farmers' capacity to adapt to weather and climate variability. This paper examines the relationship between farmers' access to weather information and the uptake of farm-level adaptation strategies, and highlights the potential of information in improving farmers' adaptive capacity. The paper also emphasizes the moderating effect of farmers' social ecosystem on this relationship.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Baker Matovu, Floor Brouwer, Raimund Bleischwitz, Firas Aljanabi, Meltem Alkoyak-Yildiz
Summary: This paper proposes a novel framework for sustainable sand mining based on Ecosystem Service Assessment. It analyzes the case of Kerala, India to demonstrate the impacts of sand mining on local ecosystems and livelihoods. The article also highlights seven key steps that can guide sustainable sand mining and promote integrated governance systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)