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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Koopo Kwon, Sungchan Jun, Yong-Jae Lee, Sanghei Choi, Chulung Lee
Summary: The rapid advancement of digital technologies has fundamentally changed the competitive dynamics of the logistics industry. A technology strategy is essential for digitization, and identifying opportunities and threats of technology development through technology trend exploration is important for technology strategy. This study aims to identify opportunities and areas for technology development through patent data in establishing technology strategies. The proposed framework utilizing the Word2Vec algorithm and LDA clustering is expected to predict technological change and derive promising technologies for establishing technology roadmaps in logistics companies.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andrew Z. Z. Haddad, Lukas Hackl, Bilen Akuzum, Garrett Pohlman, Jean-Francois Magnan, Robert Kostecki
Summary: With the increasing demand for lithium in batteries and green technologies, it is crucial for the industry to develop sustainable methods to extract and process the element from ores and brines in order to prevent environmental damage.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ahmad Nader Fasseeh, Baher Elezbawy, Mary Gamal, Ahmed Seyam, Asmaa Abourawash, Mohsen George, Mohamed Anwar, Magdy Amin, Ahmed Yehia Khalifa, Amr Elshalakani, Ashraf Hatem, Sohir Abdelhamid, Hossam Elsamouly, Nader Fasseeh, Randa Adel, Hatem Dawood, Sherif Abaza, Zoltan Kalo
Summary: This study aims to propose an implementation roadmap for HTA in Egypt based on the current healthcare system status. The survey and interviews conducted with healthcare sector decision-makers and experts suggest the need for capacity-building programs, establishment of HTA units, and the use of innovative tools such as MCDA. The study also recommends local burden of diseases and costing studies to facilitate HTA implementation.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohammad Ali Rajaeifar, Oliver Belcher, Stuart Parkinson, Benjamin Neimark, Doug Weir, Kirsti Ashworth, Reuben Larbi, Oliver Heidrich
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Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Saleem H. Ali
Summary: The advancement of green technologies relies on a secure supply of essential metals.
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Physics, Applied
Neil Mitchell, Jinxing Zheng, Christian Vorpahl, Valentina Corato, Charlie Sanabria, Michael Segal, Brandon Sorbom, Robert Slade, Greg Brittles, Rod Bateman, Yasuyuki Miyoshi, Nobuya Banno, Kazuyoshi Saito, Anna Kario, Herman Ten Kate, Pierluigi Bruzzone, Rainer Wesche, Thierry Schild, Nikolay Bykovskiy, Alexey Dudarev, Matthias Mentink, Franco Julio Mangiarotti, Kamil Sedlak, David Evans, Danko C. Van Der Laan, Jeremy D. Weiss, Min Liao, Gen Liu
Summary: With ITER and JT60SA well into final assembly and commissioning respectively, nuclear fusion is becoming a mainstream potential energy source for the future. The viability of magnetic confinement for fusion heavily relies on superconductor technology, and the experience gained from these projects is contributing to the development of commercial fusion reactors using new and improved superconducting materials.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Asikha Aktar, Md. Mahmudul Alam, Abul Quasem Al-Amin
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the global economy, energy demand, and CO2 emissions, with lockdowns causing global economic shocks. The study presents policy suggestions to address the pandemic, economic downturn, and climate crisis, helping decision-makers move in a better direction.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2021)
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Business
Chao Liang, Muhammad Umar, Feng Ma, Toan L. D. Huynh
Summary: This paper uses the GARCH-MIDAS model to explore the predictive power of climate policy uncertainty on the volatility of renewable energy, and introduces other uncertainty indices for discussion. The results show that climate policy exhibits a strong ability to predict the volatility of renewable energy.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2022)
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Business
Hsi-Peng Lu, Hsiang-Ling Cheng, Jen-Chuen Tzou, Chiao-Shan Chen
Summary: This research introduces a novel technology roadmap methodology for new retail after studying 30 smart retail cases. Based on panel discussions, it identified 16 service applications, 10 technology applications, 4 application types, and 4 AI development stages for new retail. The findings suggest that new retail should aim towards the fourth stage of AI development, develop a seamless shopping process, and formulate cloud integration platforms integrating data on consumer shopping behavior.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Hu, Yingying Guo, Yali Zheng, Lan-cui Liu, Shiwei Yu
Summary: This study analyzed the development of renewable energy policies in China and examined the impacts of different types of policies on provincial renewable energy development. The results showed that technology development policies have a positive effect on renewable energy, while market management policies may inhibit its development in provinces with abundant resources. Comprehensive planning policies and support policies such as finance and tax had no significant impact on renewable energy development. Therefore, the Chinese government needs to strengthen the control of market management policies and enhance the execution and supervision of planning management in provinces with limited resources.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
David Oonk, Mokshda Kaul, Ben Maurer, Darshan M. A. Karwat
Summary: This study explores novel approaches to assess federal energy programs and investments through the lens of energy and environmental justice (EEJ). By analyzing past programs in the Department of Energy's Water Power Technologies Office, the researchers evaluate the alignment of these programs with EEJ. The results provide a baseline for future efforts in promoting EEJ and contribute to a more just and sustainable future.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Qusay Hassan, Aws Zuhair Sameen, Hayder M. Salman, Marek Jaszczur
Summary: The study proposes a comprehensive framework to support the development of green hydrogen production, including legal and regulatory frameworks, investment incentives, and public-private partnerships. It utilizes official and public data to evaluate the potential of renewable energy sources for hydrogen production. The research demonstrates the significant role of renewable energy in green hydrogen production, positioning the country as a leader in this field. Additionally, it suggests a three-step approach for the country to achieve a green hydrogen economy by 2050, while highlighting the challenges and policy implications for making green hydrogen accessible in developing countries like Iraq.
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Environmental Sciences
Shahid Ali, Qingyou Yan, Muhammad Irfan, Shah Fahad
Summary: The increasing pollution and unpredictable weather patterns are driving scientists and entrepreneurs to explore eco-friendly solutions to save the planet. Biogas technology serves two purposes - fulfilling energy demands and preserving plants. This study aims to identify the major barriers to farmers' investment in biogas technology in Pakistan. The findings highlight the importance of proper awareness, government support, user efficiency, and electronic/social media in attracting farmers and investors towards biogas technology.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Energy & Fuels
Joanna Duda, Rafal Kusa, Stanislaw Pietruszko, Marzena Smol, Marcin Suder, Janusz Teneta, Tomasz Wojtowicz, Tadeusz Zdanowicz
Summary: This paper aims to develop a roadmap for further development of the photovoltaic energy market in Poland, covering five areas including technology, power grids, law, economic conditions, and social conditions. The study reveals that parallel progress in all identified areas is required for the development of the PV market and technology.
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Energy & Fuels
Xin Fu, Siyu Tang
Summary: This paper evaluates the impact of industrial policy on firms performance by analyzing the VAT preferential policies for enterprises in the power industry issued by the Chinese government. The findings indicate that green energy technology-oriented enterprises in the power industry experienced improved performance, including significant increases in gross profits and net profits, after the implementation of the tax incentive policy. The study suggests that tax incentives are beneficial for reducing the burden on green energy enterprises and facilitating the transformation of the power industry's industrial structure.
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Economics
Marie-Louise Arlt, David Chassin, Claudio Rivetta, James Sweeney
Summary: This paper examines the impact of real-time pricing and load automation on residential distribution systems. The study finds that implementing real-time pricing can result in an aggregate welfare gain of 39 USD per customer and year. However, it also notes that RTP and load automation may significantly increase peak system load. Introducing a market-based demand management system can further enhance welfare gains and reduce grid investment.
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Economics
Javier Jorquera-Copier, Alvaro Lorca, Enzo Sauma, Stefan Lorenczik, Matias Negrete-Pincetic
Summary: As countries update their climate ambitions, low-carbon hydrogen production and use present opportunities for emissions reductions and economic development. A case study for Chile shows that integrating hydrogen and electricity networks can lower system costs and enhance renewable integration, but policy support is needed to address concerns related to water and land use.
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Economics
Dawit Guta, Hisham Zerriffi, Jill Baumgartner, Abhishek Jain, Sunil Mani, Darby Jack, Ellison Carter, Guofeng Shen, Jennifer Orgill-Meyer, Joshua Rosenthal, Katherine Dickinson, Rob Bailis, Yuta Masuda
Summary: Household solid fuel use is detrimental to health and the environment. The Indian government's PMUY subsidy has successfully promoted the adoption of LPG by millions of households. However, there is limited understanding of the decision-making process to reduce solid fuel use after transitioning to cleaner fuels. This study found that factors such as household wealth, social status, education level, and the prevalence of LPG use in the village are positively associated with LPG consumption and the discontinuation of solid fuel use. On the other hand, factors such as distance to LPG refill delivery, household size, and the PMUY subsidy are negatively associated with the share of LPG use.
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Economics
Nicolas Morell-Dameto, Jose Pablo Chaves-Avila, Tomas Gomez San Roman, Pablo Duenas-Martinez, Tim Schittekatte
Summary: This paper assesses the performance of differently implemented forward-looking network tariff designs and proposes an innovative coordination mechanism to increase predictability in a future with many flexible customers. The study reveals that if large shares of customers synchronize their responses to highly time-varying and locational-specific network charges, it can lead to unexpected reinforcements.
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Economics
Alexandra Gritz, Guntram Wolff
Summary: Russia's weaponization of gas supplies shook the energy security of Central and Eastern Europe in 2022. The region responded by increasing alternative energy supplies and developing new gas supply routes. Renewable energy, nuclear energy, and hydrogen play important roles in the long-term. Mitigating the impact of this shock requires the EU to prioritize the integrity of its energy market.
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Economics
Jaroslaw Kantorowicz, Marion Collewet, Matthew DiGiuseppe, Hendrik Vrijburg
Summary: Economic costs are a major political obstacle to investing in climate change mitigation and adaptation measures. The method of financing plays a crucial role in determining public opposition to government green investments, with debt financing being less opposed than broad-based taxes. This study suggests that credit market tools, such as green bonds and debt for climate swaps, can be politically efficient in increasing support for green financing. Carbon taxes and wealth taxes are found to be the most preferred options.
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Economics
Kun Guo, Liyuan Luan, Xiaoli Cai, Dayong Zhang, Qiang Ji
Summary: This paper investigates China's energy trade stability using a survival analysis approach. It finds that the energy trade linkages between China and 153 other countries are complex and unstable, with short periods of trade with many countries. Geopolitically risky regions, such as the Middle East and Africa, have the lowest trade stability. Climate risks have significant effects on energy trade stability. The paper proposes several policy options to improve energy trade stability in China, with special attention to increasing global climate risks.
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Economics
Simona Bigerna, Piyush Choudhary, Nikunj Kumar Jain, Silvia Micheli, Paolo Polinori
Summary: This study estimates the willingness to pay of Indian urban consumers for a continuous supply of electricity using contingent valuation method. The findings show that the amount consumers are willing to pay depends on the duration of power outages, with households preferring shorter outages. Income and environmental attitude also positively influence higher willingness to pay. These insights can inform policymakers in designing more reliable and customer-centric energy generation and distribution models.
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Economics
Temilade Sesan, Unico Uduka, Lucy Baker, Okechukwu Ugwu, Ewah Eleri, Subhes Bhattacharyya
Summary: This study examines the impact of the regulatory framework on rural electrification and universal energy access goals in Nigeria's mini-grid sector. The findings suggest that while the current framework has fostered sector growth, additional measures are necessary to ensure equitable distribution of access among rural populations.
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Economics
Rui Shan, Noah Kittner
Summary: Energy storage is a cornerstone in decarbonization planning as it reduces operational costs and greenhouse gas emissions, while enhancing resilience and renewables integration. However, storage developers in different regions have varying economic and environmental considerations, thereby requiring policy intervention to achieve long-term emission reductions.
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Economics
Tung Durmaz, Sevil Acar, Simay Kizilkaya
Summary: This study investigates the phenomenon of strategic capacity withholding in the Turkish electricity market and its relationship with the capacity remuneration mechanism. The empirical results provide strong evidence of strategic capacity withholding and show that the capacity mechanism contributes to the duration of failures. The study offers important insights for policymakers, including the implementation of a random verification mechanism and restructuring of the capacity mechanism in Turkey.
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Economics
Tii N. Nchofoung
Summary: The study finds that oil price shocks have a negative impact on Africa's energy transition, particularly in rural areas and net crude oil exporting countries. However, oil price shocks cannot explain the urban-rural differences in clean energy access. Therefore, increasing investment in clean energy and technologies in rural areas is necessary to enhance the resilience of the energy sector to oil price shocks.
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Economics
Najia Saqib, Muhammad Usman, Ilhan Ozturk, Arshian Sharif
Summary: This study examines the impact of environmental technologies, financial growth, and energy use on ecological footprint and green growth. Environmental innovation and renewable energy deployment contribute to green growth, while financial expansion and non-renewable energy use have negative effects on the environment. The study also identifies causal relationships between different factors.
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Economics
Yessica C. Y. Chung, Noxolo Kunene, Hung-Hao Chang
Summary: The Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) is considered an innovative technology for building a green society. This study investigates the impact of REC purchases on stock return and volume in Taiwan between 2017 and 2021. The findings suggest that REC purchases have a positive effect on stock returns of manufacturing firms but not service firms. The frequency of REC purchases is also an important factor in the relationship between REC purchase and firm value. Additionally, the study reveals that public attention to environmental pollution plays a crucial role in positive stock returns and volume, while ESG disclosure is negatively associated with returns and volume.
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Economics
Seife Ayele, Wei Shen, Yacob Mulugetta, Tadesse Kuma Worako
Summary: This paper addresses the challenges of governing energy procurement from a mix of non-hydropower renewable energy sources supplied by independent producers. Building on political economy analysis and five case studies of independent producer projects from Ethiopia, it seeks to understand the root causes of the protracted delays and limited extent of procurement by independent producers. The key contestations lie in managing long term contracts, risk, uncertainty and in developing the institutional and human capacity to transition.