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Construction & Building Technology
Xingkai Yong, Yunna Wu, Jianli Zhou, Yao Tao, Wenjun Chen
Summary: Energy storage is crucial for the large-scale development of new energy and ensuring energy security. However, high initial investment and low utilization rate hinder its widespread application. The sharing economy concept provides new ideas, and energy storage sharing (ESS) offers benefits such as efficient operation, safety, controllability, and economic savings. This paper aims to promote ESS development by analyzing its barriers and proposing strategic solutions and policy recommendations.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2023)
Review
Agronomy
Pedro Martinez-Gomez, Sama Rahimi Devin, Juan A. Salazar, Jesus Lopez-Alcolea, Manuel Rubio, Pedro J. Martinez-Garcia
Summary: New strategies and technologies have greatly improved crop productivity and fruit quality. Protected cultivation in greenhouses can enhance fruit tree growth by modifying the natural environment, although factors like light scarcity and temperature control need to be considered.
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Yue Liu, Qinghua Lu, Guangsheng Yu, Hye-Young Paik, Liming Zhu
Summary: Blockchain eliminates the need for trusted intermediaries by enabling decentralization in software applications. However, concerns about the reliability and efficiency of blockchain arise due to vulnerabilities in on-chain decision-making and off-chain coordination. Conventional governance frameworks do not apply to blockchain, leading to a lack of clear authority in the ecosystem. This paper presents a comprehensive blockchain governance framework addressing these issues and demonstrates its feasibility through qualitative analysis and case studies.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(2022)
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Energy & Fuels
I. V. Provornaya, I. V. Filimonova, L. V. Eder, V. Y. Nemov, E. A. Zemnukhova
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the global helium industry, discussing the production and consumption of helium and highlighting Russia's helium reserves and prospects. The article also analyzes the main factors influencing global helium production and consumption and provides a forecast for 2040. Additionally, the authors explore the possibility of transporting helium to the global market and creating storage facilities in Eastern Siberia.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tingting Wu, Xiang-jing Gao, Fayuan Ge, He-gen Zheng
Summary: MOF-based fluorescence sensors, assembled by inorganic metals and organic ligands, combine the advantages of both inorganic and organic materials. The addition of other fluorescent molecules can enhance their accuracy, sensitivity, selectivity, and linear range, making them widely applicable in water and air pollution detection, early diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and other fields.
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Business
Anna Christy, Marwa Elnahass, Jaime Amezaga, Anthony Browne, Oliver Heidrich
Summary: Global aspirations for net zero emissions are hindered by inaccuracies in carbon accounting, ambiguous emissions disclosures, and unambitious climate targets. This paper identifies limitations in current guidance and frameworks through analysis of the English Water sector, proposing a carbon measurement and management process to reach net zero targets.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alexey Bilgaev, Suocheng Dong, Fujia Li, Hao Cheng, Arnold Tulohonov, Erzhena Sadykova, Anna Mikheeva
Summary: This study focuses on the green economic development of the eco-socio-economic system in the Baikal region, using multiple regression models and artificial neural networks to predict future trends and proposing a mechanism for regulating the formation of the green economy. It emphasizes the important role of local governments in management and suggests the establishment of a special Green Development Fund. These efforts aim to support long-term development decisions, the development and justification of program activities, and the formation of future strategic priorities.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Christopher M. Raymond, Miguel A. Cebrian-Piqueras, Erik Andersson, Riley Andrade, Alberto Arroyo Schnell, Barbara Battioni Romanelli, Anna Filyushkina, Devin J. Goodson, Andra Horcea-Milcu, Dana N. Johnson, Rose Keller, Jan J. Kuiper, Veronica Lo, Maria D. Lopez-Rodriguez, Hug March, Marc Metzger, Elisa Oteros-Rozas, Evan Salcido, My Sellberg, William Stewart, Isabel Ruiz-Mallen, Tobias Plieninger, Carena J. van Riper, Peter H. Verburg, Magdalena M. Wiedermann
Summary: This study examines inclusivity in biodiversity conservation and offers methods for addressing associated tensions. By actively engaging diverse stakeholders and creating conditions for self-reflection and partnership building, the goals of biodiversity, equity, and justice can be achieved, leading to improved management of protected areas and better implementation of global biodiversity targets.
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Business
Ran Tao, Chi-Wei Su, Bushra Naqvi, Syed Kumail Abbas Rizvi
Summary: In recent years, environmentalists have expressed concerns about the excessive use of electricity, especially in cryptocurrency mining, prompting regulators and stakeholders to reassess the costs and benefits of technological development in Fintech and its impact on the environment. This study found that Fintech development can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions with the inclusion of appropriate control variables, even after considering the potential endogeneity of Fintech development using 2SLS and GMM estimations.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Ethics
Nancy S. Jecker, Vardit Ravitsky, Mohammad Ghaly, Jean-Christophe Belisle-Pipon, Caesar Atuire
Summary: This paper discusses the ethical issues in international bioethics conferencing and proposes principles of inclusivity, globality, and anti-discrimination. It begins by presenting a case study involving the International Association of Bioethics' choice to host the 2024 World Congress of Bioethics in Qatar, which sparked controversy and revealed potential Islamophobia in bioethics. The paper then presents principles for international bioethics conferencing, applies these principles to the case study, addresses other applications, responds to objections, and concludes by calling for further discussion.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF BIOETHICS
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jianguo Liu
Summary: This article highlights major advances in scientific discoveries for sustainability science from applying the integrated metacoupling framework, illustrates implications for global sustainable development, and offers future perspectives to further empower the framework.
NATIONAL SCIENCE REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Abdoulmohammad Gholamzadeh Chofreh, Feybi Ariani Goni, Jiri Jaromir Klemes, Seyed Mohsen Seyed Moosavi, Mehdi Davoudi, Masoomeh Zeinalnezhad
Summary: Energy resources are essential for economic development, but many countries are currently facing energy crises due to various factors. In order to tackle these issues effectively, integrated strategic management on a global scale is necessary.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Jelena Petronijevic, Alain Etienne, Ali Siadat
Summary: The paper proposes a global framework and simulator for improving risk management methods. The focus is shifted from individual risk to risk interactions, and new strategies for expressing, assessing, and integrating risks are introduced. The solution can be applied to various manufacturing and development processes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
V. T. Burggraaf, A. M. Mazzetto, A. J. Romera, G. J. K. Mercer, S. F. Ledgard
Summary: This study developed a framework to assess the circularity of pastoral farms, with a focus on nitrogen and phosphorus circularity improvement, and high carbon footprint mainly from enteric methane emissions and supplementary feeds. Plastic waste was identified as a minor waste source compared to nutrients.
ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nathasit Gerdsri, Boonkiart Iewwongcharoen, Kittichai Rajchamaha, Nisit Manotungvorapun, Jakapong Pongthanaisawan, Watcharin Witthayaweerasak
Summary: Business incubators play a crucial role in supporting new business start-ups and entrepreneurs. Utilizing a capability assessment framework helps incubator management identify strengths and areas for improvement. Assessment results across a community can inform resource allocation and policy-making decisions for supporting incubator development.