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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tomas Chaigneau, Sarah Coulthard, Tim M. Daw, Lucy Szaboova, Laura Camfield, F. Stuart I. I. I. I. I. I. Chapin, Des Gasper, Georgina G. Gurney, Christina C. Hicks, Maggie Ibrahim, Thomas James, Lindsey Jones, Nathanial Matthews, Colin McQuistan, Belinda Reyers, Katrina Brown
Summary: Well-being and resilience are considered to be related or even synergistic dimensions of sustainable development, but evidence suggests that they may actually work against each other in practice, highlighting potential trade-offs that could threaten sustainable development outcomes.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Esther Pagan-Castano, Javier Sanchez-Garcia, Fernando J. Garrigos-Simon, Maria Guijarro-Garcia
Summary: The study indicates that leadership and innovation have significant impacts on teacher well-being and student performance, while human resource management has a significant influence on educational performance, acting as a mediator through the improvement of well-being. The results underscore the importance of focusing on human resources policies in schools and the role of school and classroom innovation in maintaining educational quality.
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Ecology
Kirsten Henderson, Michel Loreau
Summary: The United Nations is dedicated to solving international problems and shaping a better future through the Sustainable Development Goals. Research shows that the current population size and resource use are not sustainable with any one goal or combination of goals. To achieve sustainability, it is necessary to establish an equivalence between natural and agricultural land areas and the human population, and prioritize social progress to maintain ecosystem services and promote well-being.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2023)
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Ecology
David Cook, Brynhildur Davidsdottir
Summary: This paper explores the limitations of economic growth as a measure of progress and the call for alternative measures of economic well-being in alignment with Sustainable Development Goals. It presents a conceptual model linking different capital assets to well-being goals and evaluates the alignment of various economic well-being indicators with SDG targets. The Genuine Progress Indicator is found to be the most comprehensive in coverage, directly linking to targets in fourteen of the seventeen SDGs.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Noelle E. Selin, Amanda Giang, William C. Clark
Summary: This Perspective evaluates recent progress in modeling nature-society systems to inform sustainable development. Recent work has addressed challenges in bringing modeling to sustainable development and has improved understanding and informed action. The potential of these methods to inform sustainability science is often underappreciated. Application of these methods has helped researchers address specific sectors and locations, focus on sustainability-relevant timescales, and consider power differentials among actors.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
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Economics
Anne Le Roy, Fiona Ottaviani
Summary: This article examines the potential territorial differences in well-being and sustainability through an experiment conducted in Grenoble, France. It emphasizes the importance of considering territorial specificities in the deployment of sustainable well-being policies. The focus then shifts to exploring how differentiation should be approached in terms of actions, not just observations.
Editorial Material
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sandro Nizetic, Pawel Oclon, Theocharis Tsoutsos
Summary: Digitalization in various engineering fields opens up opportunities for the development of smart technologies, which focus on applications in customer services, process efficiency, security, and technological advancements. This editorial review discusses the research contributions presented at the 5th International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Technologies (SpliTech2020) in Croatia, with a focus on smart city, energy/environment, e-health, and engineering modeling. The research presented at the conference provides insights into the current progress and research directions in the field of smart technologies, particularly emphasizing sustainability aspects.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
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Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Teea Kortetmaki, Mikael Puurtinen, Miikka Salo, Riikka Aro, Stefan Baumeister, Remi Duflot, Merja Elo, Panu Halme, Hanna-Mari Husu, Suvi Huttunen, Katriina Hyvonen, Sanna Karkulehto, Saana Kataja-aho, Kirsi E. Keskinen, Inari Kulmunki, Tuuli Makinen, Annukka Nayha, Mari-Anne Okkolin, Tommi Perala, Jenna Purhonen, Kaisa J. Raatikainen, Liia-Maria Raippalinna, Kirsi Salonen, Katri Savolainen, Janne S. Kotiaho
Summary: Tensions between the well-being of present humans, future humans, and nonhuman nature have led to the current ecological crisis, prompting the proposal of the concept of planetary well-being to address the crisis and promote societal and cultural transformation. This concept shifts focus from individuals to Earth system and ecosystem processes underlying all well-being, aiming to ensure the integrity of these processes for species and populations to persist into the future.
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Laxmi A. Zadgaonkar, Vivek Darwai, Sachin A. Mandavgane
Summary: The study evaluates and compares the sustainability of transitioning from a linear agricultural system to a circular one, showing significant advantages in resource recycling and emission reduction of circular agriculture. By reducing purchased inputs, enhancing self-organizing capacity, and minimizing environmental impact, a circular agricultural system can achieve economic and social benefits more effectively.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
(2022)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Annamaria Di Fabio, Letizia Palazzeschi, Antonia Bonfiglio, Alessio Gori, Andrea Svicher
Summary: This study examined the associations between acceptance of change and well-being among Italian university students, and found that acceptance of change explained additional variance in hedonic and eudaimonic well-being beyond personality traits. This highlights the potential value of acceptance of change as a well-being resource in the context of sustainable development.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
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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.
Review
Development Studies
Cameron Allen, Graciela Metternicht, Thomas Wiedmann
Summary: This study evaluates recent scientific literature and national practice related to the use of science-based approaches to support national implementation of SDGs. It found that scientific methods have played a positive role, particularly in monitoring and evaluation of national SDG implementation. However, these methods have not been widely applied in Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs).
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
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Development Studies
Tadashi Hirai
Summary: The evolution of the development discourse is a politically nuanced process, with the economic growth model currently dominating. However, any alternative approach requires engagement with mainstream opinion for political feasibility. This article explores the power of mainstream perspectives on past and current alternatives by tracing changes in two approaches to development and two global development goals.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sihan Li, Deyong Yu, Xinyu Li
Summary: This study analyzed the spatial patterns and changing trends of ten ecosystem services in Qinghai Province from 2000 to 2018 and explored the direct and indirect impacts of these services on human well-being. The findings revealed significant trends in most ecosystem services during the study period, indicating the importance of understanding the role of ecosystem services in promoting human well-being.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Marcin K. Widomski, Anna Musz-Pomorska
Summary: This paper presents a study on the assessment of sustainable development in rural areas in Poland since 2004. The results indicate significant progress in some aspects of rural development, but also highlight several limitations including limited access to basic services, anthropopressure on the natural environment, lack of access to renewable energy, depopulation, aging population, unfavorable economic conditions, and low agricultural productivity.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Biagio F. Giannetti, Estevao S. Langa, Cecilia M. V. B. Almeida, Feni Agostinho, Geraldo C. de Oliveira Neto, Ginevra Virginia Lombardi
Summary: Assessing sustainable development strategies and alternatives requires prioritizing human well-being and the environment, and developing accounting methods to measure progress towards equal well-being. Using emergy accounting, the 5SEnSU model was utilized to measure resource use inequality and assess poverty traps in Mozambique. The model revealed the importance of the environment in supporting the population and highlighted growth potential for sustainable and equitable development. However, addressing high inequality and dependency on local environmental resources requires cleaner and well-being-centered development policies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Feni Agostinho, Euclides Serafim Silva, Carlos Cezar da Silva, Biagio F. Giannetti, Cecilia M. V. B. Almeida
Summary: The Brazilian government's hydrogen-bus project has shown high technological efficacy but lacks environmental-related studies. This study evaluates the environmental performance of the project in a large-scale expansion scenario using emergy synthesis and life cycle assessment. The results demonstrate that hydrogen fuel outperforms diesel and biodiesel in terms of global warming potential, acidification potential, and particulate matter emissions. This study highlights the importance of selecting appropriate methods and indicators and providing a consistent and detailed calculation procedure.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Luiz C. Terra C. dos Santos, Adrielle Frimaio, Biagio F. Giannetti, Feni Agostinho, Gengyuan Liu, Cecilia M. V. B. Almeida
Summary: Several regions have faced challenges in defining and implementing strategic priorities for sustainability. The circular economy is seen as a way to achieve sustainable development that balances economic, social, and environmental goals. The G20 bloc has proposed action plans to support the transition to a circular economic model and the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This study evaluates the sustainability performance of 19 G20 countries using a five-sector sustainability model and goal programming as a decision-making tool.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Vitoria Toffolo Luiz, Rafael Araujo Nacimento, Vanessa Theodoro Rezende, Taynara Freitas Avelar de Almeida, Juliana Vieira Paz, Biagio Fernando Giannetti, Augusto Hauber Gameiro
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the sustainability of integrated dairy-crop production systems and propose strategies for improving the intensification of dairy production. A case study of a small Brazilian dairy production system was conducted, and three scenarios were compared. The results showed that the semi-intensive scenario had the best sustainability. It is suggested that public policies should focus on upgrading dairy systems to promote best practices for dairy-crop integration.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Biagio Fernando Giannetti, Fabio Sevegnani, Feni Agostinho, Cecilia M. V. B. Almeida, Pedro Henrique Bolanho Simoes, Gengyuan Liu
Summary: Humans are exposed to harmful chemical substances even in low quantities during their daily activities. The traditional assessment based on mass may not capture the toxicological impact accurately. To address this issue, the chemical footprint (ChF) is proposed as an alternative method to account for a chemical's environmental and human toxicological impacts, which is crucial for sustainable development. This study applies the ChF approach to calculate the impact of dioxins and furans emissions in Brazil using the USEtox model.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fanxin Meng, Dongfang Wang, Gengyuan Liu, Biagio F. Giannetti, Feni Agostinho, Cecilia M. V. B. Almeida, Zhifeng Yang
Summary: The current research on the energy, water, and land nexus is biased due to treating all resources equally. To address this issue, the authors propose a methodological framework that considers resource endowment and significance. The results show that energy plays a key role in driving urban development, but the importance of land also varies depending on the weighting. Setting weights helps understand resource interactions and establish synergies based on urban development objectives. The findings provide quantitative evidence for assessing urban resource efficiency and highlighting priority sectors for intervention in urban decision-making.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luiz C. Terra dos Santos, Biagio F. Giannetti, Feni Agostinho, Gengyuan Liu, Cecilia M. V. B. Almeida
Summary: The debate on the negative impacts of production and consumption on the environment is ongoing, and alternative strategies, such as the Circular Economy, are being sought. However, recent research has shown that the social aspects of the circular economy still need to be explored, as the focus has mainly been on economic and environmental dimensions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Geography
Feni Agostinho, Marcio Costa, Cecilia M. V. B. Almeida, Marcell M. C. Maceno, Biagio F. Giannetti
Summary: MATOPIBA region in Brazil has undergone changes in land use due to agribusiness expansion, and the sustainability of this region has raised concerns. The study evaluated the sustainability of MATOPIBA using a procedure called SUAPRO and found that the macroeconomic and social sectors have been improving over the years, while the environmental and social sectors have been worsening. The overall sustainability of MATOPIBA shows fluctuating performance and further research is needed to determine its long-term trend.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rafael Araujo Nacimento, Mario Duarte Canever, Cecilia Almeida, Feni Agostinho, Augusto Hauber Gameiro, Biagio Fernando Giannetti
Summary: This study aims to find a more balanced monetary exchange between processing firms and broiler smallholders. The results indicate that cultural information is crucial for the energy contribution of broiler smallholders, but it does not improve the sustainability of the broiler production system. There is an imbalance in the monetary exchange between the processing firm and broiler smallholder from both economic and energy-based perspectives.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lars odegaard Bentsen, Narada Dilp Warakagoda, Roy Stenbro, Paal Engelstad
Summary: This study investigates uncertainty modeling in wind power forecasting using different parametric and non-parametric methods. Johnson's SU distribution is found to outperform Gaussian distributions in predicting wind power. This research contributes to the literature by introducing Johnson's SU distribution as a candidate for probabilistic wind forecasting.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Liu, Qiuchen Wang, Yunhao Wen, Long Li, Xinfang Zhang, Yi Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the characteristics of process parameters in three lean gas ethane recovery processes and establishes a prediction and multiobjective optimization model for ethane recovery and system energy consumption. A new method for comparing ethane recovery processes for lean gas is proposed, and the addition of extra coolers improves the ethane recovery. The support vector regression model based on grey wolf optimization demonstrates the highest prediction accuracy, and the multiobjective multiverse optimization algorithm shows the best optimization performance and diversity in the solutions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cairong Song, Haidong Yang, Xian-Bing Meng, Pan Yang, Jianyang Cai, Hao Bao, Kangkang Xu
Summary: The paper proposes a novel deep learning-based prediction framework, aTCN-LSTM, for accurate cooling load predictions. The framework utilizes a gate-controlled multi-head temporal convolutional network and a sparse probabilistic self-attention mechanism with a bidirectional long short-term memory network to capture both temporal and long-term dependencies in the cooling load sequences. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method, which can serve as an effective guide for HVAC chiller scheduling and demand management initiatives.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhe Chen, Xiaojing Li, Xianli Xia, Jizhou Zhang
Summary: This study uses survey data from the Loess Plateau in China to evaluate the impact of social interaction on the adoption of soil and water conservation (SWC) technology by farmers. The study finds that social interaction increases the likelihood of farmers adopting SWC, and internet use moderates this effect. The positive impact of social interaction on SWC adoption is more pronounced for farmers in larger villages and those who join cooperative societies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenghua Zhang, Yunfei Yan, Kaiming Shen, Zongguo Xue, Jingxiang You, Yonghong Wu, Ziqiang He
Summary: This paper reports a novel method that significantly improves combustion performance, including heat transfer enhancement under steady-state conditions and adaptive stable flame regulation under velocity sudden increase.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
