Multi-echelon reverse logistics network design in the context of circular economy: a Hong Kong case study by Kai Kang, Bing Qing Tan

“…Traditional methods such as direct landfill and incineration fail to handle the vast amount of CDW properly, resulting in serious social and environmental issues. In this context, the construction industry has increasingly recognized the importance of CDW recycling and recovery. …”
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Advancing Sustainable Development Goals through Character Education and Social Studies in Japanese Schools by Andhy Surya Hapsara, Charlotte Adams, Mark Vencint Tapia Lubi, Nhung Thi-Cam Nguyen, Siti Muti’ah, Thy Visal, Fui Byn Liew, Abd-Asit Hayeekhade, Chandy Xaiyalath, Yusuke Nakashima

“…Moreover, character education in Japanese schools significantly contributes to nurturing individuals with strong ethical and responsible values, empowering them to act as agents of change in addressing the complexities of a globalized world, particularly in responding to environmental issues. Integrating character education and social studies with the SDGs is identified as a strategic framework for shaping a better future for younger generations. …”
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Problématique de l’accès à l'eau potable dans la ville d’Abéché au Tchad by Dombor Djikoloum Dingao, Djebe Mbaïndogoum, Kem-Allahte Julien, Mahamat Ali Mustapha

“…This is at the root of several social and environmental issues. In these conditions, this study presents an overview of the current state of access to drinking water in Abéché by evaluating the quality of water consumed in households. …”
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La biodiversité, une ressource, mais aussi un fardeau ? Intérêt et limites des notions de services et disservices écosystémiques pour repenser les interactions nature-sociétés dans... by Julien Blanco, Clémence Moreau, Chloé Guerbois, Cécile Barnaud, Pierre-Cyril Renaud, Marc Deconchat, Émilie Andrieu

“…We focus on three case studies where environmental issues provide both ES and EDS: wild boar in the Mont Lozère (France), farm trees in the coteaux de Gascogne (France), and elephant in Hwange (Zimbabwe). …”
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Explaining the framework of sustainable competitiveness in the direction of spatial development of Arak District by Mina Eftekharnia, Keramatollah Ziari, Majid Naderi

“…On the other hand, due to the complex relationship between environmental, social and economic systems, with the introduction of the concept of competitiveness in the development process, regardless of other subsystems, the field of environmental and social damage in urban and regional systems has arisen and consequences Such as uneven development, increasing social disparities and inequalities and environmental pollution, increasing energy consumption, traffic and other social, cultural and environmental issues; In a way that many metropolises of the world and even Iran are involved with these issues now. …”
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Research on improving urban park green space landscape quality based on public psychological perception: a comprehensive AHP-TOPSIS-POE evaluation of typical parks in Jinan City by Qingtao Cheng

“…During rapid urbanization, environmental issues significantly affect urban residents health. …”
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Multiobjective Optimization of Port Collecting and Distributing Network Considering the Balance Among Efficiency, Environmental Performance, and Disruption to Urban Traffic by Yi Yang, Bochi Liu, Dongan Chen, Xinglu Xu, Wenyuan Wang

“…The congestion caused by increasing freight traffic seriously disrupts urban traffic and leads to environmental issues such as increased carbon emissions. …”
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Mobilizing Ordinary People for the Sake of the Environment: Challenges of Urban Activists within Clientelistic Conditions in Lebanon by Lyne Jabri

“…What opportunities might they use to mobilize ordinary people, who are often relegated to being the clientele of political patrons, to mobilize collective action over environmental issues? In fact, mobilizing people is the only way to go when political leaders and public officials turn a blind eye. …”
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Postmaterialism in Innovation and Religious Faith by Elżbieta Wojnicka-Sycz

“…It reflects Catholic social teaching with its emphasis on social and environmental issues. In the article I explore if the Christian religion is conducive to post-materialist attitudes, and if post-materialism is more prevalent among people more involved in innovative activities in the workplace and in more innovative countries. …”
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Treatment of Industrial Saline Wastewater Using Eco-Friendly Adsorbents by Safiya Al Ajmi, Murtuza Ali Syed, Feroz Shaik, Mohammed Nayeemuddin, Deepanraj Balakrishnan, Venkata Ratnam Myneni

“…The wastewater generated from the oil and gas sector is one of the major environmental issues. Varieties of techniques are employed for the treatment of generated wastewater. …”
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Influence of Geometrical Parameters on Performance of Grouted Mortise and Tenon Joints for Application in Prefabricated Underground Structures by Xiuren Yang, Zhongheng Shi, Fang Lin

“…Prefabricated underground structures were first researched in China to address the serious social and environmental issues associated with underground construction. …”
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Exploring the factors influencing the co-pyrolysis of walnut shells, pistachio shells, and polypropylene based on thermal behavior, kinetics and reaction mechanism by Zhigang Huang, Tong Zhang, Chen Wang, Wenbo Xiao, Zihan Wang, Obid Tursunov, Jiahui Wu, Yuguang Zhou, Xiaolong Yao, Gang Li

“…The complex co-pyrolysis process of biomass with polypropylene (PP) and the limited research on microscopic reaction mechanisms have hindered its advance application in mitigating environmental issues and addressing the supply-demand imbalance of fossil fuels. …”
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Recyclable Multifunctional PSOGs for Rapid Removal of Wastewater Pollutants (Oily and Dye) by Wannian Zhang, Yingquan Du, Zhigang Gao, Fang Yu, Yu‐Peng He

“…Abstract The treatment of contaminants in water has become one of the most critical environmental issues today, especially oil‐ and dye‐pollutants in water, for which there is still no efficient and economical solution. …”
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Knowledge and behavior: a study on adoption of best management practices among Sri Lankan shrimp farmers by Abeykoon Nirukshika D. F., Kono Hiroichi, Kato Keisuke, Sajiki Takahiro, Athambawa Jiffry

“…Shrimp farming in Sri Lanka is economically advantageous but faces challenges like disease outbreaks and environmental issues. The government has introduced Best Management Practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainability. …”
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Determination of Public Awareness on Water Stress, Water Scarcity and Water Saving: Akdeniz University Case Study by Aslı Gezer, Ayça Erdem

“…In addition to these measures, the levels of awareness and perception of public on environmental issues are evaluated. Surveys applied from regional to national scale provide data and guidance to the institution, municipality and ministries that produce works and policies related to water management. …”
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Removal of Cd(II) and Cu(II) from Aqueous Solution by Na+-Modified Pisha Sandstone by Xia Wang, Yongxing Cui, Qi Peng, Chenbin Fan, Zhiqin Zhang, Xingchang Zhang

“…Heavy metals have caused serious environmental issues, which are enriched during open-cast coal mining. …”
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Blood cancer prediction model based on deep learning technique by Amr I. Shehta, Mona Nasr, Alaa El Din M. El Ghazali

“…Abstract Blood cancer is among the critical health concerns among people around the world and normally emanates from genetic and environmental issues. Early detection becomes essential, as the rate of death associated with it is high, to ensure that the rate of treatment success is up, and mortality reduced. …”
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Designing a Dynamic and Sustainable Cellular Manufacturing System by Considering the Amount of Energy Consumption and Manpower in Production Planning by Nader Ghanei, Gholam Reza Esmaeilian, Amir Saman Kheirkhah

“…With the expansion of production systems and the increase in demand for products, concerns about environmental issues and excessive consumption of non-renewable resources have increased. …”
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Conservation education for sustainable development through field internship at NGOs by Yoji Natori, Tomohiro Nakagawa, Tomomi Saito, Tatsuhiro Kato, Takashi Seo, Makoto Yata, Yusuke Sawa, Mika Yasuda, Akiko Enomoto, Asako Isobe

“…We found that the field internship provides participants with opportunities to see the environmental issues in their totality without screening, and to gain perspectives that will be difficult to obtain once in the corporate system. …”
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Transboundary Water Resources Conflict Analysis Using Graph Model for Conflict Resolution: A Case Study—Harirud River by Abdulsalam Amini, Hamidreza Jafari, Bahram Malekmohammadi, Touraj Nasrabadi

“…One of the most important environmental issues today is the water crisis and the ensuing security challenges. …”
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