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Environmental Sciences
Chenyang Shuai, Long Yu, Xi Chen, Bu Zhao, Shen Qu, Ji Zhu, Jianguo Liu, Shelie A. Miller, Ming Xu
Summary: The study identifies 147 principal SDG indicators that can represent the majority of SDG indicators' variations with relatively low data collection difficulty, guiding future investment in data infrastructure and global comparisons.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
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Economics
I Gunnarsdottir, B. Davidsdottir, E. Worrell, S. Sigurgeirsdottir
Summary: This article discusses the importance of achieving sustainable energy development and the role of establishing indicators. A stakeholder approach is implemented to select and develop indicators that reflect national priorities for energy development and provide a base for energy policy.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Javier Campillo-Sanchez, Eduardo Segarra-Vicens, Vicente Morales-Banos, Arturo Diaz-Suarez
Summary: Sport plays a crucial role in sustainable development, with a focus on synergies and consistency. Achieving SDGs requires engagement of various stakeholders and decision-making based on common indicators.
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Environmental Sciences
Xiaolong Li, Zhiyuan Yu, Asma Salman, Qaisar Ali, Muhammad Hafeez, Muhammad Shoaib Aslam
Summary: This study established a sustainable development index for the Belt and Road Initiative, analyzing the relationship between sustainable development, environmental degradation, financial development indicators, and other factors. The study found an inverted U-shaped sustainable development environmental Kuznets curve in the BRI region.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Engineering, Marine
Xinhua He, Wenjun Liu, Ruiqi Hu, Wenfa Hu
Summary: This study analyzed Chinese port data and found regional differences in the sustainable development capability (SDC) of Chinese ports, which are influenced by environmental regulations. Voluntary regulation is considered a key measure to improve port sustainability, while mandatory regulation and public media regulation do not have a significant impact.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Ecology
Nikos Patias, Francisco Rowe, Stefano Cavazzi, Dani Arribas-Bel
Summary: Current planning strategies promoting suburbanisation and low built-up density areas tend to increase the environmental footprint of cities, while international and local government plans are increasingly targeted at making urban areas more sustainable. Urban structure plays a crucial role in guiding urban smart growth policies that promote sustainable urban environments and improve neighbourhood social cohesion.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2021)
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Ecology
George Halkos, Georgia Argyropoulou
Summary: Good health is crucial for sustainable development, as other goals cannot be achieved without it. The research examines the relationship between health and sustainable development by evaluating countries' performances based on environmental indicators. Disparities in wealth correspond to differences in health performance indicators.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xiaoxu Dong, Cheon Yu, Yun Seop Hwang
Summary: The study found that reverse knowledge spillover (RKS) induced by outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) from developed economies promotes domestic innovation but has a negative impact on progress in social and environmental development. On the other hand, RKS induced by OFDI from emerging economies does not support domestic innovation but directly fosters sustainable development.
Review
Development Studies
Fang-Li Ruan, Liang Yan
Summary: Indicators are powerful tools in addressing urban sustainability issues, but making them a universal language for solving global issues remains challenging and controversial.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Khine Kyaw, Julio Pindado, Chabela de-la-Torre
Summary: This study examines the relationships between the four indicators of corporate sustainable development: economic, environmental, social, and governance. The findings suggest a dynamic nature of the businesses' sustainability process, with strong interconnections between the indicators. The results support the idea that firms can achieve success by prioritizing sustainable development.
SOCIAL INDICATORS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mustafa S. Al-Tekreeti, Salwa M. Beheiry, Vian Ahmed
Summary: Numerous decision support systems have been developed, but there is a lack of mechanisms to track commitment to decisions made by corporate leaders. This study establishes a comprehensive metric system to assess commitment to Sustainable Development decisions, and develops a tool to track commitment along project stages. Ultimately, this research aims to reduce project waste, energy use, and carbon emissions.
Article
Development Studies
Aleksandra Bartosiewicz, Adam Kucharski
Summary: Container ports play a crucial role in global supply chains, but face increasing pressure to operate sustainably and contribute to socio-economic development. This research introduces a Triple Bottom Line metric with 25 indicators to assess the sustainability of the largest container ports in the Baltic Sea Region. Results show that Nordic ports and the Port of Tallinn are leaders in implementing sustainable initiatives, while ports in countries with weak sustainability principles tend to do so only if necessary and economically feasible.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Editorial Material
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Corinne D. Scown, Jay D. Keasling
Summary: Producing commodity chemicals in bacteria that thrive on industrial air pollution can capture more greenhouse gases than it emits.
NATURE BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Isaac Nyarko, Chukwudi Nwaogu, Hajek Miroslav
Summary: This study aimed to assess the indicators of a sustainable forest bioeconomy in Ghana over three decades. The importance of sustainable development in forestry is not well understood by many people in Ghana, which highlights the significance of this research.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
S. Mostafa Rasoolimanesh, Sundari Ramakrishna, C. Michael Hall, Kourosh Esfandiar, Siamak Seyfi
Summary: This study systematically reviews the research contributions on sustainable tourism indicators (STIs) and finds some deficiencies in terms of the sustainable development goals relevance, governance, stakeholder involvement, and distinction between subjective and objective indicators. The findings also demonstrate the neglect of governance dimension in STIs studies and the high engagement of residents as compared to tourists.
JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Walter Leal Filho, Amanda Lange Salvia, Fernanda Frankenberger, Noor Adelyna Mohammed Akib, Salil K. Sen, Subarna Sivapalan, Isabel Novo-Corti, Madhavi Venkatesan, Kay Emblen-Perry
Summary: Governance issues, characterized by reliable policy frameworks and resources to support implementation, are crucial for sustainable development measures. This study in higher education institutions analyzed sustainable development policies, certification, organizational structure, budget, reports, team for sustainability, staff training, and challenges for integrating sustainability and governance. Results suggest diverse views on governance's role, but it is seen as important for higher education institutions to incorporate sustainable development into their strategies.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Walter Leal Filho, Marina Kovaleva, Barbara Fritzen Gomes, Hubert Fudjumdjum, Kay Emblen-Perry, Johannes (Joost) Platje, Liza Tuladhar, Claudio R. P. Vasconcelos, Todd Jared LeVasseur, Aprajita Minhas, Carla Sofia Farinha, Marian Buil-Fabrega, Isabel Novo-Corti, Diana-Mihaela Tirca, Denis Antonio da Cunha
Summary: Private universities play an important role in the sustainability debate, but research on their sustainability practices is lacking. A survey of 10 private universities revealed that about half of them do not have projects promoting sustainability in local communities. Some private universities see themselves as leaders in sustainability, while others are still developing their sustainability profiles. The paper concludes that more efforts are needed to identify the unique sustainable development teaching and research features of private universities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND WORLD ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Antonio Javier Prado-Dominguez, Fernando Gonzalez-Laxe, Manuel Escourido-Calvo, Federico Martin-Bermudez
Summary: This work contributes to improving local participatory processes in the context of a just energy transition by proposing an objective estimate of initial impact and minimum socioeconomic compensation for the closure of a coal-fired thermal power plant. The study divides the effects of closure, including the circular effect, provides an indicator for minimum compensation needed, and offers recommendations and conclusions based on evidence obtained.
Article
Environmental Studies
Francisco Vergara-Solana, Daniel Penalosa-Martinell, Daniel Skerritt, Annie Mejaes, German Ponce-Diaz, Fernando Aranceta-Garza, Fernando Gonzalez-Laxe, Juan Carlos Seijo, U. Rashid Sumaila
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the fisheries and aquaculture sector, highlighting the need for public policies to mitigate its effects. The sector's response to past shocks show a high variability in vulnerability and volatility to economic shocks, emphasizing the importance of supporting diversification as a policy shift to mediate future impacts.
Article
Economics
Iuliana Mihai, Isabel Novo-Corti
Summary: This study aims to create a comprehensive model of migration determinants taking into account economic, social, cultural, and digital dimensions. The research findings suggest that social and technological developments significantly impact migration flows, and that digital distance fully mediates the relationship between cultural distance and migration flows.
PAPERS IN REGIONAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nachatter Singh Garha, Ricardo Garcia Mira, Fernando Gonzalez-Laxe
Summary: The energy transition is a crucial process in Spain, aiming to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy sources. This transition has affected various stakeholder groups, including those in carbon-intensive regions like As Pontes. Different narratives surrounding the implementation of decarbonization policies have influenced the acceptance and pace of the energy transition in Spain, including the case of As Pontes.
Editorial Material
Economics
Isabel Novo-Corti, Asuncion Rodriguez-Ramos, Myriam Gonzalez-Limon
INTERNATIONAL ADVANCES IN ECONOMIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Manuel Escourido-Calvo, Antonio Javier Prado-Dominguez, Valentin Alejandro-Martinez, Federico Martin-Bermudez
Summary: This article presents a case study on the influence of energy and ecological transition on a city's brand perception. The study reveals the challenges faced by the city of As Pontes, Spain in adapting to the new paradigm and suggests strategies for effective brand repositioning. The findings highlight the importance of understanding the consequences of the energy and ecological transition and provide guidance for cities undergoing similar transformations.
Article
Economics
Xose Picatoste, Isabel Novo-Corti, Matias Membiela-Pollan
Summary: This paper reviews the conceptualization and measurement of job quality and presents a synthetic indicator to compare job quality means for workers and youth. The results indicate significant differences in certain indicators that offer insights to solve the problem.
REVISTA DE ECONOMIA MUNDIAL
(2022)
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Engineering, Marine
Fernando Gonzalez Laxe, Federico Martin Bermudez, Federico Martin Palmero
Summary: The objective of this paper is to identify approaches and guidelines related to sustainable development in the port sector and provide an action framework for future initiatives. Key performance indicators and necessary elements for effective decision-making in modern port management are analyzed.
TRANSACTIONS ON MARITIME SCIENCE-TOMS
(2022)
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Business
George-Laurentiu Serban-Oprescu, Liana Badea, Isabel Novo-Corti, Mihaela Roberta Stanef, Silvia Elena Iacob, Grigore Loan Pirosca
AMFITEATRU ECONOMIC
(2021)
Article
Economics
Iuliana Mihai, Isabel Novo-Corti
Summary: This article discusses the methodological issues related to the relationship between culture and economics, proposing a cultural matrix based on Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory and comparing different cultural distance calculation methods. The research results partially confirm findings from other studies but also demonstrate the complexity of the relationship between cultural distance and migration flows, suggesting the use of weighted composite measures of cultural distance in economic analyses.
APPLIED ECONOMICS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Sociology
Isabel Novo Corti, Carmen Diaz Roldan, Santos M. Ruesga Benito
REVISTA ESPANOLA DE INVESTIGACIONES SOCIOLOGICAS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Atefeh Zendehboudi, Azam Mohammadi, Sina Dobaradaran, Gabriel E. De-la-Torre, Bahman Ramavandi, Seyed Enayat Hashemi, Reza Saeedi, Emran Moradpour Tayebi, Ahmad Vafaee, Amirhossein Darabi
Summary: This study investigated the characteristics and ecological risks of microplastics (MPs) in ballast water for the first time, and found high levels of MP pollution. These findings contribute to our understanding of the sources and risks of microplastics in marine ecosystems.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rose Boahemaa Pinto, Linda Bogerd, Martine van der Ploeg, Kwame Duah, Remko Uijlenhoet, Tim H. M. van Emmerik
Summary: Catchment-scale plastic pollution assessments provide insights into the sources, sinks, and pathways of plastic pollution. We propose an approach to quantify macroplastic transport and density in the Odaw catchment, Ghana, and find that the urban riverine zone has the highest transport, while the urban tidal zone has the highest riverbank and land macroplastic density.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aliya Baidourela, Qian Sun, Gongxin Yang, Umut Halik, Zhongkai Dong, Kaixu Cai, Guili Sun, Wenya Zhang, Sisi Cheng
Summary: The study focused on heavy metal pollution in the green vegetation of a suburban industrial area in Tuokexun County, Xinjiang, China. The results showed that the overall level of heavy metal pollution in the soil was minor, with mercury (Hg) being the most severe contamination, likely caused by human activities. The composition of heavy metal elements in trees was more stable compared to grass and shrubs, with varying concentrations across different vegetation. Shrubbery was found to be the most effective in heavy metal restoration, and there were disparities in heavy metal enrichment among different vegetation types.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
James H. Bridson, Hayden Masterton, Beatrix Theobald, Regis Risani, Fraser Doake, Jessica A. Wallbank, Stefan D. M. Maday, Gavin Lear, Robert Abbel, Dawn A. Smith, Joanne M. Kingsbury, Olga Pantos, Grant L. Northcott, Sally Gaw
Summary: Plastic pollution has significant environmental impacts, largely due to chemical additives. However, the behavior of plastic additives in marine environments is not well understood. A marine deployment experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of weathering on the extractables profile of four types of plastics in New Zealand over a period of nine months. The concentration of additives in polyethylene and oxo-degradable polyethylene was strongly influenced by artificial weathering, while polyamide 6 and polyethylene terephthalate showed minimal change. These findings emphasize the importance of considering leaching and weathering effects on plastic composition when assessing the potential impact and risk of plastic pollution in receiving environments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alan G. Scarlett, Francis D. Spilsbury, Steven J. Rowland, Marthe Monique Gagnon, Kliti Grice
Summary: This study used diamondoid hydrocarbon distributions to identify the sources of environmental oil contamination. A suite of 20 diamondoids was found to accumulate in fish adipose tissue. The scatter plots of indices between fish and exposure oils showed a close to ideal 1:1 relationship, which can be used to determine the origin of the oil.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shan Jiang, Mengmeng Wan, Kun Lin, Yanshan Chen, Rui Wang, Liju Tan, Jiangtao Wang
Summary: In this study, the concentration, composition, distribution, and sources of PCBs in surface seawater of the Bohai Bay were analyzed. The results showed that PCBs in the Bohai Bay had high concentrations and were primarily derived from land-based sources such as port activities and river inputs. The PCBs in the Bohai Bay may come from commercial PCBs and their incineration products, municipal landfills, wood and coal combustion, and industrial activities, etc.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Icaro S. A. Porto, Saulo V. A. Dantas, Caio S. A. Felix, Francisco A. S. Cunha, Jailson B. de Andrade, Sergio L. C. Ferreira
Summary: This study evaluated the risks of mercury levels in sardines consumed by low-income population in Salvador, Brazil. The results showed that the mercury content in the sampled sardines posed no risks to human health. This study is significant as most sardines in Salvador come from Todos os Santos Bay, which has a history of mercury contamination.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiahui Chen, Chengyu Yuan, Guanqun Zhai, Guangcheng Chen, Heng Zhu, Jun Liu, Yong Ye
Summary: This study investigated the combined influences of species selection and site elevation on greenhouse gas fluxes from restored mangrove soils. The results suggest that Avicennia marina should be selected for mangrove restoration to minimize carbon release and reduce the influence of greenhouse gas fluxes on the global greenhouse effect.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emmanuel Onyeabor, Uju Obuka
Summary: The Gulf of Guinea region in Africa is a significant area for coastal countries, playing a vital role in their economic and environmental development. This study aims to reduce marine plastic pollution in the region by utilizing legal instruments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuanli Liu, Stephan Luttjohann, Alvise Vianello, Claudia Lorenz, Fan Liu, Jes Vollertsen
Summary: Large area attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (LAATR-FTIR) is a novel technique for detecting small microplastics, with limited accuracy for large microplastics. However, it shows promise in homogeneous matrices. The spectra quality is comparable between transmission mode and LAATR mode.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Phuc T. D. Le, Andrew M. Fischer, Britta D. Hardesty, Heidi J. Auman, Chris Wilcox
Summary: This study explores the relationship between ocean currents and the accumulation of floating marine debris (FMD) and finds that higher concentrations of FMD are associated with frontal frequencies (FF). FMD is primarily trapped in accumulation zones between fronts and the coastline, which have high biodiversity value.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rosa Sawan, Perine Doyen, Florence Viudes, Rachid Amara, Celine Mahfouz
Summary: Few studies have examined the impact of urbanization and meteorological events on microplastics discharged into the sea through rivers. Surface water samples were collected from two Lebanese rivers, with differing degrees of urbanization, during dry and wet periods. The results showed that the most industrialized river had a significantly higher abundance of microplastics compared to the less-industrialized river. There was also a correlation between particle contamination and the season at each site, with microplastic concentrations highest on the first day of the wet season. These findings highlight the importance of considering meteorological events in accurately assessing plastic pollution influx into coastal waters.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katherine R. Shaw, Jonathan L. Whitney, Eileen M. Nalley, Madeline C. Schmidbauer, Megan J. Donahue, Jesse Black, Raquel N. Corniuk, Kellie Teague, Rachel Sandquist, Catherine Pirkle, Rachel Dacks, Max Sudnovsky, Jennifer M. Lynch
Summary: This study examines the ingestion of plastic in reef fish in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Plastic particles were found in the gastrointestinal tracts of multiple fish species. However, further analysis revealed that these particles were actually natural materials and posed no threat to human consumers.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Revati Hardikar, C. K. Haridevi, Shantaj Deshbhratar
Summary: This study investigated the variability in phytoplankton functional structure using a trait-based approach and explored the relationship between species traits and environmental factors, as well as their impact on ecosystem functioning. The results revealed that morphological traits, temperature, and ammonia played a decisive role in the seasonal succession of phytoplankton species. It was found that certain traits favored higher biomass production but might hinder energy transfer efficiency. The strong correlation between environmental variables and phytoplankton functional structure supports the practical implementation of a trait-based approach in studying phytoplankton community dynamics under different environmental conditions.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Engki A. Kisnarti, Nining Sari Ningsih, Mutiara R. Putri, Nani Hendiarti, Bernhard Mayer
Summary: This study examines the movement patterns of plastic marine debris in Indonesian waters, revealing that Indonesia contributes significantly to transboundary marine debris in the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and the South China Sea. Most of the debris remains in Indonesian waters and moves back and forth due to the influence of monsoon currents.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
