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Tradition and Innovation in the Italian Wine Industry: The Best Practices of Casa Paladin
1. IntroductionThe wine industry is one of the most representative markets globally and is primarily composed of small to medium-sized enterprises operating at the local, regional, or national levels. Wine production is one of the…
Moderating the Effect of the Multidimensional Poverty Index on the Relationship between Sustainable…
2.1. Sustainable Governance Indicators (SGIs)The central theme addressed in the texts is the assessment of governance quality and the measurement of multidimensional poverty through specific tools. The Sustainable Governance Indicators…
Liquid Hot Water (LHW) and Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC) of Coffee Berry Waste: Kinetics,…
1. IntroductionCoffee is a beverage that has been integrated into modern society, becoming an integral part of the daily routine of millions of people around the world. There are approximately 1 billion coffee drinkers worldwide, and…
Chemical Recalcitrance Rather Than Soil Microbial Community Determined Short-Term Biochar Stability…
In this study, enzymes linked to the SOC decomposition process included β-D-glucosidase (EC 3.2.1.21), cellobiohydrolase (EC 3.2.1.91), phenol oxidase (EC 1.14.18.1), and laccase (EC 1.10.3.2). These enzymes are widely analyzed enzymes…
Advancing Sustainable Marine Exploration: Highly Efficient Photonic Radar for Underwater Navigation…
1. IntroductionThe vastness of the world’s oceans and the increasing demand for underwater activities highlight the integral role of navigation beneath the waves . Submarines, autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), and remotely operated…
A Science and Community-Driven Approach to Illustrating Urban Adaptation to Coastal Flooding to…
1. IntroductionWaikīkī is a 3.89 km2 (1.5 mi2) intensely developed commercial, residential, resort beachfront urban area in Honolulu, HI . This economic hub is a popular recreational and cultural destination for tourists and locals and…
Value Chain Digitalization, Global Value Chain Embeddedness, and Distributed Innovation in Value…
Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2845: Value Chain Digitalization, Global Value Chain Embeddedness, and Distributed Innovation in Value Chains
Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16072845
Authors:
Lingling Qin
Weihong Xie
Peiyi Jia…
Transforming Public Service Delivery: A Comprehensive Review of Digitization Initiatives
Improving public services using artificial intelligence: Possibilities, pitfalls, governanceThe objective of this study is to investigate the utilization of artificial intelligence in the public sector for automated decision making,…
Effects of Anthropogenic Activities on Sardinella maderensis (Lowe, 1838) Fisheries in Coastal…
1. IntroductionFisheries support about 600 million people’s livelihoods and supply 214 million tons of fish and 17% of animal protein consumption among the world’s population . Globally, fish, among other aquatic foods, are high-demand…
The Power of Responsibility: Unlocking the Potential of CSR in Hospitality’s Fight against Food…
1. IntroductionThis research draws attention to the issue of food wastage, which is a significant environmental concern especially in this era of environmental sustainability and climate change. The worldwide dimension of food wastage…
Can Environmental, Social, and Governance Ratings Promote Green Innovation in Chinese Heavy…
1. IntroductionGreen innovation represents the future of China’s economy. Combining the principles of greenness and innovation, it is committed to maximizing the comprehensive benefits of technology, resources, economy, and environment,…
Changes in Temperature and Vapor-Pressure Behavior of Bamboo Scrimber in Response to Hot-Pressing…
Forests, Vol. 15, Pages 620: Changes in Temperature and Vapor-Pressure Behavior of Bamboo Scrimber in Response to Hot-Pressing Parameters
Forests doi: 10.3390/f15040620
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Natural Environments in University Campuses and Students’ Well-Being
IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 413: Natural Environments in University Campuses and Students’ Well-Being
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph21040413
Authors:
Helena Ribeiro
Keila…
A Novel Machine Learning-Based Approach for Fault Detection and Location in Low-Voltage DC…
1. IntroductionThe increasing growth of renewable energy sources (RESs), including solar photovoltaics (PV), fuel cells, energy storage systems, and also electric vehicles (EV) , has attracted more attention to DC microgrids as a…
Historic Court Decision Puts Big Polluters on Notice in Latin America
A small mountain community in the Peruvian Andes has won a victory that can echo across Latin America.
In a historic ruling, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights has charged the Peruvian government with violating its people’s…
Complex Interplay of Metabolic Pathways in Grafting of Ziziphus Species: Transcriptomic Insights…
Forests, Vol. 15, Pages 618: Complex Interplay of Metabolic Pathways in Grafting of Ziziphus Species: Transcriptomic Insights into Regulatory Networks of Carbohydrates and Secondary Metabolite Biosynthesis
Forests doi: 10.3390/f15040618…
Bullying at School, Cyberbullying, and Loneliness: National Representative Study of Adolescents in…
1. IntroductionLoneliness is a subjective feeling of isolation. It is often defined as a cognitive discrepancy between the social relations an individual wishes to have and those that one perceives to have, and the affective reactions…
Fungicides Market Size is projected to reach USD 23,393.85 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of…
New York, United States, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Modern crop protection against fungal diseases must include fungicides. Due to changes in farming practices and technological advancements, farmers are now encouraged to…
Forestry Ergonomics Publications in the Last Decade: A Review
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Dr. Marin Bačić is a Senior Research Assistant at the Institute of Forest Engineering,…
A Settings and Systems Approach to Promoting the Health and Wellbeing of People with an Intellectual…
1. IntroductionDue to different measurement criteria that have changed over time and different interpretations of classifications, precise estimates of the number of people with an intellectual disability are difficult to determine…
Gender and Socioeconomic Influences on Ten Pro-Environmental Behavior Intentions: A German…
4. DiscussionThis study examined different PEB intentions in the German population and investigated their association with sociodemographic characteristics. Intentions are among the strongest predictors of behavior . We assumed SES and…
Progress Releases Corporate Social Responsibility Report for 2023
Fifth annual report underscores company’s unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity, charitable giving and sustainability BURLINGTON, Mass., March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS), the trusted…
The Optimization of the Steam-Heat-Treated Process of Rattan (Calamus simplicifolius) Based on the…
Rattan species, together with bamboo, are among the most significant non-timber forest products and components of tropical and subtropical forest ecosystems. There exist 631 species, subspecies, and varieties of rattan in 11 genera…
Association of Food Desert Residency and Preterm Birth in the United States
1. IntroductionDespite recent national and local efforts to expand access to healthy food in the United States., several geographic areas continue to have limited access . Areas with limited access to retailers that offer affordable nutritious…
The Effects of Urbanization on Urban Land Green Use Efficiency of Yangtze River Delta Urban…
2.1. ULGUEAlthough the focus of studies on ULGUE has now shifted from theoretical interpretation to empirical analysis, it is still necessary to investigate its nuances. ULGUE originated from green development , which coincides with the…
Design of a Modularization-Based Automation Performance Simulation Framework for Multi-Vehicle…
1. IntroductionUnder the background of growing market demands and stringent fuel consumption regulations, pure electric or hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) have emerged as a vital solution to the dual challenges of energy scarcity and…
Soil Respiration after Bark Beetle Infestation along a Vertical Transect in Mountain Spruce Forest
1. IntroductionIt is estimated that global soil carbon stock represents 1700 Gt C and the contribution of forest soil ecosystems, as stated by , equals about half of it (861 Gt C). Top-meter soil, live biomass, deadwood, and litter…
Investigation of Underlying Association between Anthropometric and Cardiorespiratory Fitness Markers…
This study provided a valuable opportunity to revisit and document various understudied anthropometric markers in the Canadian adolescent population. One such marker is WC, which has only recently received attention, with the first…
Spatiotemporal Heterogeneities in the Impact of Chinese Digital Economy Development on Carbon…
1. IntroductionThe escalating emissions of greenhouse gases, exemplified by carbon dioxide (CO2), and consequent climate change phenomena, such as global warming, are presenting progressively severe challenges to the economic…
JDE Peet’s commits to newly validated near-term and net-zero SBTi targets
PRESS RELEASEAmsterdam, 28 March 2024 Commitment to target further reductions in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and specific Forest, Land, and Agriculture (FLAG) emissions JDE Peet’s (EURONEXT: JDEP) today has committed to…
A Systematic Umbrella Review of the Effects of Teledentistry on Costs and Oral-Health Outcomes
Aquilanti et al. (2020) The aim of the systematic review is to assess the feasibility of teledentistry in the provision of oral healthcare to older adults living in residential aged-care facilities. In particular, the review focused on…
Drivers of Student Social Entrepreneurial Intention Amid the Economic Crisis in Lebanon: A Mediation…
2.1. Entrepreneurial Education and Entrepreneurial Self-EfficacyEntrepreneurial education (EE) is a type of education that focuses on equipping individuals with the essential skills, understanding, and ethical principles required to…
Fostering Transversal Skills through Open Schooling with the CARE-KNOW-DO Framework for Sustainable…
4.1. RQ1—Students’ Views about Their Learning Experience with Open SchoolingThis study’ 12,074 contains complete responses from a total of 16,787 students, spanning diverse countries, ages, and genders, lends solid credibility to our…
Educational Practice in Education for Environmental Justice: A Systematic Review of the Literature
1. IntroductionEnvironmental problems are one of the major concerns of our time, but this should come as no surprise, given that we were warned about this more than sixty years ago . In this respect, our lifestyle and the values…
Categorization of the Potential Impact of Italian Quarries on Water Resources through a…
2.3. Multi-Criteria Decision Aiding (MCDA)Several approaches and methods have been proposed in the literature for vulnerability and risk assessment when complex problems involve human activities and environmental protection in the…
Geoheritage and Geoconservation, from Theory to Practice: The Ghost Town of Craco (Matera District,…
1Cotecchia V. (1959) Il dissesto idrogeologico nella Provincia di Matera. Annali della Facoltà di Ingegneria (Bari) 3:363–388.2Brugner W. (1964)—Sulle condizioni di stabilità dell’abitato di Craco (Provincia di Matera). Servizio…
Socio-Economic Dynamics Inhibiting Inclusive Urban Economic Development: Implications for…
1. IntroductionGlobally, the aspiration for sustainable cities and communities is expressed in United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11, which focuses on making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and…
Energy Performance Analysis of the Renovation Process in an Italian Cultural Heritage Building
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Submission received: 30 January 2024
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Published: 27 March 2024
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Renovating…
Examining the Interplay between CEPSA’s ESG Performance and Financial Performance: An Overview of…
Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2772: Examining the Interplay between CEPSA’s ESG Performance and Financial Performance: An Overview of the Energy Sector Transformation
Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16072772
Authors:
Hu…
Experts’ Perspectives on Inclusive Governance for Protecting Hot Spring Landscapes in China:…
Managers/Local PolicymakersLM1Values or beliefsI believe the landscapes of the hot springs need protection, primarily the responsibility of the government. It should also be noted that in several hot spring landscape locations, the current…
Multi-Objective Optimization of the Planting Industry in Jiangsu Province and Analysis of Its…
1. IntroductionCrop production is one of the oldest activities in human society and serves as a fundamental guarantee for survival and social stability . Among the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) announced by the United Nations…
Multi-Scale Analysis of Surface Building Density and Land Subsidence Using a Combination of Wavelet…
Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2801: Multi-Scale Analysis of Surface Building Density and Land Subsidence Using a Combination of Wavelet Transform and Spatial Autocorrelation in the Plains of Beijing
Sustainability doi:…
Intentions to Create Green Start-Ups for Collection of Unwanted Drugs: An Empirical Study
Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2797: Intentions to Create Green Start-Ups for Collection of Unwanted Drugs: An Empirical Study
Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16072797
Authors:
Anuli Njoku
Kamel Mouloudj
Ahmed Chemseddine Bouarar…
Unraveling Power Relations: An Analytical Matrix for Territorial Brands
Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2795: Unraveling Power Relations: An Analytical Matrix for Territorial Brands
Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16072795
Authors:
Giovana Goretti Feijó Almeida
Cities are complex entities, reflecting an…
EPA Approves Plan to Mitigate Snake River Damage in Northern Nebraska | US EPA
March 27, 2024
LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 27, 2024) – The United States. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a work plan submitted to the Agency by…
Gulf of Mexico Alliance receives EPA funding for water quality improvement in Louisiana | US EPA
$1.4 million in funding will help area farmers reduce runoff
March 27, 2024
DALLAS, TEXAS (March 27, 2024) – The Gulf of Mexico Alliance recently received a grant…
Divergent Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Carbon Concentrations among Growth Forms, Plant Organs, and…
1. IntroductionNitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and carbon (C) are essential limiting elements in terrestrial ecosystems that often constrain plant growth and ecological functions . They are important for the function and biogeochemical C…
Effect of Forest Fires on the Alpha and Beta Diversity of Soil Bacteria in Taiga Forests:…
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Forest fires are among the most influential drivers of changes in forest soil bacterial diversity. Nevertheless, little is known regarding the effects of forest fires on maintaining the complex interactions that preserve…
A Morphing-Based Future Scenario Generation Method for Stochastic Power System Analysis
1. IntroductionThe last few years have witnessed a swift expansion in renewable energy, with wind and photovoltaic (PV) power emerging as highly promising sources and undergoing rapid development . Nevertheless, as the integration of…
Analysis of the Dynamic Evolution Game of Government, Enterprise and the Public to Control…
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