Article
Economics
Van Bon Nguyen
Summary: The study found that FDI increases income inequality in developed countries with good governance, but reduces it in developing countries with poor governance. Additionally, governance and education were identified as factors that can help narrow income inequality in both developed and developing countries, while economic growth has the opposite effect. These findings provide valuable policy implications for central governments in addressing income inequality.
JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mihaela Simionescu, Magdalena Radulescu, Javier Cifuentes-Faura
Summary: The objective of this paper is to assess the impact of economic growth and electricity prices for non-household consumers on pollution. The empirical findings reveal the U pattern for energy industry and inverted U pattern for manufacturing in the period 2007-2021 in the EU countries from Central and Eastern Europe. Renewable energy consumption reduces the CO2 and GHG emissions in energy industry. FDI and electricity prices determine the reduction in GHG and CO2 emissions in both sectors. These results provide a basis for policy recommendations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Robert Csalodi, Timea Czvetko, Viktor Sebestyen, Janos Abonyi
Summary: This study analyzes the trends of energy transition at the country and sectoral levels by exploring the evolution of greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 to 2018. It evaluates the effectiveness of different countries' development strategies in mitigating climate change.
Article
Business, Finance
Van Bon Nguyen
Summary: The study found that both foreign direct investment and institutional environment significantly boost private investment, and the relationship between FDI and private investment varies based on the quality of institutional environment. Moreover, the positive effects of government revenue and government investment remain under different institutional environments, providing important implications for governments in developing countries, especially the Vietnam government.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FINANCE & ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sobia Naseem, Xuhua Hu, Muhammad Mohsin
Summary: This research investigates the relationship between GHG emissions and renewable energy, foreign direct investment, total population, and trade. It found that total population and trade increase GHG emissions, while foreign direct investment and renewable energy decrease GHG emissions. The findings confirm the long-run relationship among variables and suggest that eco-innovative steps by G-8 countries significantly reduce GHG emissions and that innovative green development in the renewable energy sector can contribute to net zero emissions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alexandra Horobet, Cristiana Doina Tudor, Lucian Belascu, Dan Gabriel Dumitrescu
Summary: This study examines the contribution of different electricity sources (nuclear, fossil, and renewable) to pollution in the era of globalization. The results show that fossil electricity is a major pollutant, while nuclear and renewable energy reduce pollution on a global scale. Wind energy emerges as the most efficient energy source in the fight against pollution and climate change. Additionally, trade openness tends to reduce the carbon intensity of electricity production, while biofuels have an increasing impact on carbon intensity. These findings have important policy implications, suggesting that shifting to nuclear and renewable energy sources could help countries achieve their sustainable development goals more efficiently.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
AL-Barakani Abdo, Bin Li, Anwar Saeed Ahmed Qahtan, Alnoah Abdulsalam, Abdullah Aloqab, Waleed Obadi
Summary: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) plays an important role in global economy and climate change mitigation, but insufficient attention has been given by scientists to the related issues. This study examines the effects of foreign direct investment inflows (FDI) and biomass energy consumption (BEC) on greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in BRI countries. The results show that FDI has a positive impact on GHG emissions, while BEC has a negative impact. Additionally, economic growth and GHG emissions follow an N-shaped curve.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Zubair Chishti, Zahoor Ahmed, Muntasir Murshed, Hussein Hamisi Namkambe, Recep Ulucak
Summary: This study explores the impact of terrorism and foreign direct investment inflows on carbon dioxide emissions in ten global economies most impacted by terrorism. The results reveal non-linear relationships among terrorism, FDI inflows, economic growth, and energy consumption with carbon dioxide emissions. Recommendations include focusing on education, employment, economic stability, and public awareness to combat terrorism, as well as implementing strict environmental regulations on FDI inflows to mitigate adverse environmental effects. International firms should be encouraged to invest in cleaner technologies to reduce emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rosa Puertas, Luisa Marti
Summary: The research reveals that countries are introducing new technologies to address global warming, and eco-innovation, CO2 productivity, and environmental policies play a significant role in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. International treaties should focus on strengthening these aspects to stop the cyclical effect of emissions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Economics
Mantu Kumar Mahalik, Muhammed Ashiq Villanthenkodath, Hrushikesh Mallick, Monika Gupta
Summary: The study found that in India, foreign aid inflows, globalization, and energy consumption significantly reduce CO2 emissions, while foreign energy aid inflows, economic growth, FDI, and remittances inflows induce an increase in emissions.
Article
Environmental Studies
Yexing Yin, Xinruo Xiong, Jamal Hussain
Summary: The study reveals that there are two-way causal relationships between economic growth and FDI globally and across all income groups (except for lower-middle-income group). Similarly, except for high-income countries, there is a two-way causal relationship between FDI and CO2 emissions in the global panel. Additionally, there is a one-way causal relationship between economic growth and CO2 emissions in the global panel, with the low-middle and high-income groups supporting the environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) and pollution haven hypothesis (PHH).
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Economics
Tarek Ghazouani
Summary: The study finds long-term cointegration between FDI, urbanization, energy consumption, industrialization, technological innovation, economic growth, and CO2 emissions in Tunisia, with an inverted-U relationship between CO2 emissions and urbanization. Industrialization, GDP, and energy consumption worsen the environment, while FDI and technological innovation have significant positive effects on the environment in Tunisia. The vector error correction model supports the feedback hypothesis between CO2 emissions and its components, with important implications for economic and ecological policies in Tunisia.
JOURNAL OF THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Adekunle Mofolasayo
Summary: Efforts to improve air quality and address global warming have led to increased interest in transportation mediums that do not produce emissions. However, some of these mediums rely on an electricity grid that emits greenhouse gases. This study compared the emissions of electric and fossil-powered vehicles, taking into account both tailpipe emissions and indirect emissions from the electricity grid. The findings suggest that the emissions of electric vehicles are not always lower than those of fossil-powered vehicles when the electricity is not sourced from renewable energy. Further research opportunities exist in renewable and clean energy technologies for various operations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fangyuan Chi, Zhuo Meng
Summary: ICT software has a negative effect on CO2 emissions, while ICT hardware and foreign direct investment have a positive effect on CO2 emissions. However, when applied to foreign-invested enterprises, both ICT software and hardware can significantly improve environmental quality.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Economics
Wenjing Liu, Jiang Wang
Summary: This paper examines the effects of media freedom and ICT infrastructure on FDI inflows. Using a panel dataset of FDI inflows from 144 countries worldwide from 2003 to 2016, the study finds that media freedom significantly increases FDI inflows. Additionally, ICT infrastructure plays a crucial moderating role in this relationship.
MANAGERIAL AND DECISION ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Khalid Anser, Zahid Yousaf, Abdelmohsen A. Nassani, Muhammad Moinuddin Qazi Abro, Khalid Zaman
Summary: This study focuses on the mediation of carbon pricing between air freight and environmental resource depletion in Saudi Arabia. Using time series data from 1970 to 2017, the study finds that in the short term, air freight has negative impacts on natural resources, while in the long term, both positive and negative shocks of air freight deplete the country's environmental resources. The study also reveals an inverted U-shaped relationship between initial economic growth and natural resource depletion, which disappears in the long term. Furthermore, there is a positive relationship between foreign direct investment inflows and natural resource depletion in the short term, supporting the pollution haven hypothesis. However, in the long term, carbon pricing advances the natural resource market and supports the country's environmental sustainability agenda. It is important to develop sustainable air freight policies to address environmental concerns.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhang Yu, Ma Tianshan, S. Abdul Rehman, Arshian Sharif, Laeeq Janjua
Summary: This paper studies the competition between illegal recycling groups and legitimate recycling groups in the end-of-life vehicle recycling market. By building an evolutionary game model, the authors investigate the long-term evolutionary characteristics of the two groups in different contexts. The study also examines how government policies affect the evolution of legal recyclers and the government's revenue. The research findings suggest that relying solely on penalty policies for illegal recycling is insufficient to improve the evolutionary stable state, and increasing subsidies and penalties for both legal and illegal recycling may decrease government revenue.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Muhammad Taha, Fazal Rahim, Khalid Zaman, El Hassane Anouar, Nizam Uddin, Faisal Nawaz, Muhammad Sajid, Khalid Mohammed Khan, Adnan Ali Shah, Abdul Wadood, Ashfaq Ur Rehman, Amani H. Alhibshi
Summary: A series of benzo[d]oxazole derivatives were synthesized through a multistep reaction, with the alteration in structure being made via the use of various substituted aromatic aldehydes. These derivatives were evaluated for their inhibitory potential against acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase enzymes. Derivative 18 showed the most promising inhibitory potential and its binding interaction with the enzyme's active gorge was confirmed through a docking study. The structural confirmation of all derivatives was done using spectroscopic techniques such as H-1-NMR, C-13-NMR, and HREI-MS.
JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Adeel Shah, Zhang Yu, Muhammad Tanveer, Wajid Ali, Ali Raza Saleem
Summary: This study empirically analyzes consumers' perception of product assortment, internet of things, order fulfillment, green packaging, and green design, and the impact of shopping assistance on purchase intention. The results show that these factors all positively influence shopping assistance and purchase intention.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Zhang Yu, Ibrahim Lanre Ridwan, Ateeq ur Rehman Irshad, Muhammad Tanveer, Syed Abdul Rehman Khan
Summary: The global economy has experienced unprecedented growth in recent decades, driven by increasing interconnectedness among countries and the subsequent demand for crude oil imports. However, the factors influencing this increasing demand have not been extensively researched, highlighting the need for empirical verification. This study investigates the effects of transportation infrastructure, economic growth, and renewable energy on crude oil imports, highlighting the significant role of these factors in shaping import patterns.
AIN SHAMS ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Business
Syed Abdul Rehman Khan, Arsalan Zahid Piprani, Zhang Yu
Summary: This study investigates how supply chain data analytics enable the effective implementation of 3As strategies, resulting in improved post-COVID disruption performance. The results show that supply chain data analytics positively impact agility and adaptability, while the 3As supply chain strategies significantly affect disruption performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EMERGING MARKETS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhang Yu, Syed Abdul Rehman Khan, Hafiz Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq, Tianshan Ma, Muhammad Jawad Sajid
Summary: This research analyses and understands the competition and recycling behaviors between large-scale and small-scale enterprises in different levels of public attention. The study highlights the importance of service-providing behaviors to consumers in the recycling industry. The findings suggest that the acquisition price and processing cost greatly influence recyclers' decision-making and recycling quantity.
WASTE MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Syed Abdul Rehman Khan, Muhammad Tabish, Yu Zhang
Summary: Industry 4.0 is rapidly developing and offering opportunities for sustainability. Sustainable supply chain practices are becoming more important for companies' growth and resolving global issues. This study analyzes the impact of Industry 4.0 on the environmental, social, and economic performance of the textile industry through sustainable supply chain practices.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Syed Abdul Rehman Khan, Muhammad Tabish, Zhang Yu
Summary: This study examines the development of waste management and green technology research in the circular economy industry over the past two decades and identifies future research areas. The findings suggest that bio-based waste management, transition towards circular economy, green technology, ecological impacts, municipal solid waste management, and lifecycle assessment are important areas for further research. Future research goals include waste reduction and integrating waste management into the circular economy framework.
WASTE MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Syed Abdul Rehman Khan, Hafiz Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq, Pablo Ponce, Laeeq Janjua
Summary: Over the last decade, Sub-Saharan Africa has experienced significant economic development as one of the key areas for energy resources and minerals in the global market. The countries in this region are actively working to meet emission objectives and reduce climate change through policy initiatives. This research examines the role of renewable and non-renewable energy sources, as well as economic factors, in determining environmental quality in 41 Sub-Saharan countries from 2004 to 2021. The findings suggest that renewable energy improves environmental quality, while fossil fuel consumption degrades it. Additionally, human capital, technologies, and digitalization contribute to carbon emissions. Policymakers should focus on minimizing future carbon emissions, promoting renewable sources, and raising public awareness for sustainable development.
Article
Business
Syed Abdul Rehman Khan, Arsalan Zahid Piprani, Zhang Yu
Summary: The study aims to examine the decision-making process of a reverse supply chain in a cooperative-competitive environment, with a focus on the incorporation of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in the recycling process. The impact of IoT on recycling effectiveness, RF product demand, and remanufacturing expenses is analyzed through game-theoretic models that incorporate the co-competitive relationship between an Internet Recycler (IR) and a remanufacturer.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RETAIL & DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Management
Muhammad Waqas, Zhang Yu, Syed Abdul Rehman Khan, Muhammad Tanveer, Abdul-Rahim Ahmad
Summary: This study analyzes the key successful factors (KSFs) that affect health supply chains using a novel ISM-MICMAC methodology. The results identify initial capital, top management commitment, training & experience, new technology and information, information quality, and strategic partnership with suppliers as the most crucial KSFs in the Pakistani context. The study's findings provide insights for health strategists, policymakers, and supply chain managers in improving the successful delivery of healthcare services and enhancing the manufacturing industry's supply chain management in Pakistan.
Article
Business
Syed Abdul Rehman Khan, Zeeshan Ahmad, Adnan Ahmed Sheikh, Zhang Yu
Summary: The rapid growth of traditional industries has led to social and environmental problems due to excessive use of natural resources and pollution. A circular economy offers solutions to these problems. This study examines the factors that contribute to sustainable performance in a circular economy and tests the relationships between green technology adoption, circular economy principles, sustainable supply chain practices, and sustainable performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATION SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Zhang Yu, Ibrahim Lanre Ridwan, Ateeq Ur Rehman Irshad, Muhammad Tanveer, Syed Abdul Rehman Khan
Summary: The global economy has experienced significant growth in recent decades due to the increasing interconnectedness among countries through the exchange of goods and services. This study investigates the effects of transportation infrastructure, economic growth, and renewable energy on crude oil imports, using the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model. The empirical results show that renewable energy hinders crude oil importation, while transportation stimulates it in both economies. Economic growth plays a substantial role only in China, and foreign direct investment and industrialization are fundamental in driving crude oil imports. The study concludes that other factors contribute to crude oil dependence in China and India, and suggests the promotion of renewable energy as a viable policy decision to address the growth of oil dependence in these countries.
AIN SHAMS ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Khalid Anser, Sheikh Usman Yousaf, Bushra Usman, Kamran Azam, Nur Fatihah Abdullah Bandar, Hanifah Jambari, Sriyanto Sriyanto, Khalid Zaman
Summary: Climate change contributes to rural poverty in Pakistan, while environmental justice initiatives, healthcare access, and agricultural automation alleviate poverty incidence. Agricultural value added will substantially impact rural poverty in the next decade.
SUSTAINABLE FUTURES
(2023)
