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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Irfan, Yu Hao, Muhammad Ikram, Haitao Wu, Rabia Akram, Abdul Rauf
Summary: The study investigates the factors influencing consumer intention to utilize renewable energy and finds that factors like self-effectiveness perception, awareness, and perception about neighbor participation have significant positive effects on consumer intention. Conversely, beliefs related to the cost of renewable energy utilization have a negative impact.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
Astrid Buchmayr, Luc Van Ootegem, Jo Dewulf, Elsy Verhofstadt
Summary: The survey revealed significant differences in the perceived impacts on health and landscape among different energy facilities. All groups recognized the importance of renewable energy technologies for regional economic development. Personal experiences were found to be more significant predictors of technology attitudes and acceptance than socio-economic characteristics.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Fabiano Touzdjian Pinheiro Kohlrausch Tavora, Francisco de Assis dos Santos Diniz, Camila de Moraes Rego-Machado, Natalia Chagas Freitas, Fabricio Barbosa Monteiro Arraes, Eduardo Chumbinho de Andrade, Leila Lourenco Furtado, Karen Ofuji Osiro, Natalia Lima de Sousa, Thiago Bergamo Cardoso, Liliane Marcia Mertz Henning, Patricia Abrao de Oliveira Molinari, Sergio Enrique Feingold, Wayne B. Hunter, Maria Fatima Grossi de Sa, Adilson Kenji Kobayashi, Alexandre Lima Nepomuceno, Thais Ribeiro Santiago, Hugo Bruno Correa Molinari
Summary: Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated gene (Cas) system and RNA interference (RNAi)-based non-transgenic approaches have the potential to revolutionize plant research and breeding. However, the limitations, public perception, and regulatory aspects hinder their wide adoption. Scientists are researching alternatives to enhance the specificity, uptake, and stability of these technologies, as well as to minimize the toxicity and environmental risks. This review discusses risk assessment, toxicity, and advances in the use of CRISPR/Cas and RNAi-based technologies in crop management and breeding, and highlights their advantages, drawbacks, regulatory frameworks, and successful case studies.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Amir Raza, Muhammad Mohsin Aman, Altaf Hussain Rajpar, Mohamed Bashir Ali Bashir, Touqeer Ahmed Jumani
Summary: The study evaluates the feasibility of developing a 100% renewable energy system in Pakistan for sustainable climate change, and finds that it can be achieved through the implementation of a green energy policy scenario. The approach is applicable to many other countries worldwide.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Madeeha Malik, Ahmad Furqan Kazi, Azhar Hussain
Summary: The study revealed deficiencies in Pakistan's health information system, including lack of equipment, staff dissatisfaction with services, and administrative, financial, and human constraints. A reformation of the healthcare information system is necessary, involving long-term strategies and comprehensive participation to reconstruct an affordable, resilient, and high-quality healthcare system.
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Energy & Fuels
Jeffrey A. Sward, Roberta S. Nilson, Venktesh V. Katkar, Richard C. Stedman, David L. Kay, Jennifer E. Ifft, K. Max Zhang
Summary: This article discusses the issues of solar photovoltaic facilities in terms of siting and social acceptability. Current research mostly focuses on technical and economic criteria, while neglecting social factors. Incorporating siting criteria reflecting the interests of local people and how they interact with their environment can improve the developer's process.
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Eunil Park
Summary: The Fukushima nuclear accident in 2011 had a significant impact on public perceptions of energy facilities and services, affecting national energy plans in many countries. Studies in South Korea have researched public perspectives towards energy technologies, with particular focus on renewable energy technologies. Trust, benefits, risks, and attitude were found to be key determinants for the public's adoption of these technologies, with attitude being the greatest influencing factor.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Tatsiana Antukh, Ingyu Lee, Sunghee Joo, Hyunook Kim
Summary: Biogas upgrading is a process to separate methane from carbon dioxide and impurities in order to increase its purity and combustion efficiency. Conventional technologies have issues, while hydrogenotrophs-based biological upgrading attracts attention due to its simplicity and technological potential.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Energy & Fuels
Cristian Pons-Seres de Brauwer
Summary: Legislative efforts for renewables-based energy decarbonisation rely on the support and commitment of stakeholders with conflicting positions. However, there is limited understanding of the evolving acceptance of market actors towards policy-driven renewable energy promotion. This study explores the politics behind Germany's feed-in policy support framework to shed light on how market participants shape their operating environments and undermine competitors.
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Energy & Fuels
R. McKenna, J. M. Weinand, I. Mulalic, S. Petrovic, K. Mainzer, T. Preis, H. S. Moat
Summary: Research shows that planning applications for onshore wind in more scenic areas are more likely to be rejected. Removing the most scenic areas results in about 18% lower generation potential and 8-26% higher costs. Connection costs constitute up to half of the total costs for onshore wind projects.
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Economics
Zachary D. Pritchard, Sarah Mills
Summary: National polling data shows wide bipartisan support for state renewable portfolio standards (RPS), but actual success of RPS ballot initiatives has been mixed. Political, economic, and demographic variables play a significant role in predicting voter behavior, with state-level fixed effects being the largest contributors. A synthesis model combining elements from legislative adoption and public acceptance literatures performs best when fixed effects are removed.
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Environmental Studies
Christopher R. Jones, Peter Hilpert, James Gaede, Ian H. Rowlands
Summary: The study shows a positive public attitude towards GESTs in both Canada and the United Kingdom, with a preference for pumped hydro. The findings suggest the need for trusted communicators in public engagement programs, the use of environmentally-framed messaging, and approaches to address citizen concerns and promote informed public discourse.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2021)
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Business
Jostein Vik, Anders Mahlum Melas, Egil Petter Straete, Roger Andre Soraa
Summary: This paper presents a methodology for a balanced readiness assessment of novel agricultural technologies, expanding on the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) assessments to include Market Readiness Level (MRL), Regulatory Readiness Level (RRL), Acceptance Readiness Level (ARL), and Organizational Readiness Level (ORL). The empirical applications show that this BRLa methodology could be a fruitful approach for a compound assessment of emerging technologies, relevant for actors involved in advisory services, funding, investment, and technology development.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2021)
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Environmental Studies
Adam Mayer, Shawn Olson Hazboun, Peter D. Howe
Summary: Research shows that proximity to renewable energy development does not predict public support for its expanded use compared to fossil fuels. Political factors and perceptions of climate change risks have a greater influence on energy support.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Christina Wulf, Martina Haase, Manuel Baumann, Petra Zapp
Summary: In this paper, the authors propose an approach for assessing the sustainability of innovative energy technologies using multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) methods. They conducted a workshop to determine the weighting factors for sustainability assessments based on stakeholders' preferences. The results were applied to an integrative sustainability assessment using the Preference Ranking Organization METHod for Enrichment of Evaluations (PROMETHEE). The case study on hydrogen-based mobility showed that a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with hydrogen supply through pipelines performed the best in terms of sustainability.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shah Rukh Shakeel, Josu Takala, Waqas Shakeel
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2016)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Lian-Dong Zhu, Shuhao Huo, Shah Rukh Shakeel, Zhaohua Li
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS-ENERGY
(2016)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shah Rukh Shakeel, Josu Takala, Lian-Dong Zhu
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2017)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Liandong Zhu, Y. K. Nugroho, S. R. Shakeel, Zhaohua Li, B. Martinkauppi, E. Hiltunen
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2017)
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Business
Saleem Ur Rahman, Bang Nguyen-Viet
Summary: This study examines the impact of green advertising receptivity, non-deception, green brand image, and transparency on green brand trust, and subsequently the impact of green brand trust on consumers' purchasing intentions. The findings show that green advertising receptivity and green brand image have a positive influence on green brand trust, while non-deception and transparency have an insignificant effect. The study also demonstrates that green brand trust has a positive influence on purchasing intentions.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Business
Saleem Ur Rahman, Harri Luomala
Summary: This study examines the influence of cultural values on consumers' attitude toward green products and purchase intentions in Finland and Pakistan, finding that environmental responsibility mediates the relationship between cultural values and consumer attitude. The results suggest that practitioners can develop culturally appropriate green marketing strategies based on these findings.
JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL CONSUMER MARKETING
(2021)
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Business
Saleem Ur Rahman, Muhammad Adnan Khan, Nadia Iqbal
SOUTH ASIAN JOURNAL OF BUSINESS STUDIES
(2018)
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Engineering, Industrial
Minna Raikkonen, Susanna Kunttu, Teuvo Uusitalo, Josu Takala, Shah Rukh Shakeel, Sara Tilabi, Teppo Forss, Juha Koivunen
MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING REVIEW
(2016)
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Business
Faruk Anil Konuk, Saleem Ur Rahman, Jari Salo
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONSUMER STUDIES
(2015)
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Information Science & Library Science
Muhammad Omer Nadeem Khan, Saleem ur Rahman, Mohammad Bashir Khan
JOURNAL OF INFORMATION & KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
(2015)
