Factors Contributing to Maternal and Child Mortality Reductions in 146 Low- and Middle-Income Countries between 1990 and 2010. by David M Bishai, Robert Cohen, Y Natalia Alfonso, Taghreed Adam, Shyama Kuruvilla, Julian Schweitzer

“…However, in aggregate, approximately 50% of the mortality reductions were due to improvements in the health sector, and the other 50% of the mortality reductions were due to gains outside the health sector.…”
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The Role of Logistics in Food Waste Reduction in Wholesalers and Small Retailers of Fruits and Vegetables: A Multiple Case Study by Patrícia Guarnieri, Raiane C. C. de Aguiar, Karim M. Thomé, Eluiza Alberto de Morais Watanabe

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Spatiotemporal dynamics and key drivers of carbon emissions in regional construction sectors: Insights from a Random Forest Model by Zhonghan Yu, Qudsia Kanwal, Menghan Wang, Anissa Nurdiawati, Sami G. Al-Ghamdi

“…This research utilizes the Random Forest Model, a sophisticated machine learning method, to examine the determinants of carbon emissions in China's construction sector at the regional scale. …”
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Implementing one health in Palestine: Mapping ministerial mechanisms for pandemic preparedness, zoonotic disease control, and inter-sectoral collaboration by Leen Humos, Hanin Basha, Walaa Saleh, Fa’ida Awashreh, Ali Baradiea, Eias Salhab, Mohammad Salaymeh, Jakob Zinsstag, Maysaa Nemer, Niveen Abu Rmeileh, Said Abukhattab

“…It is a promising strategy to bridge the gap between various sectors and lay the groundwork for sustainable and effective management of zoonotic diseases.…”
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Advancing synergistic strategies for greenhouse gas and atmospheric pollutant emission reduction in urban transportation: a whole lifecycle perspective by Guojun Sheng, Zhiyuan Sun, Mingyue Xue, Dongshi Sun, Danlan Xie

“…To address this gap, this paper develops seven scenarios for coordinated emission reductions in urban transportation and employs econometric methods to quantitatively assess the effectiveness of these strategies throughout their entire lifecycle. …”
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The Cost of Cutbacks: How Reduction in Development Assistance for Health May Affect Progress Made in HIV/AIDS Control in Africa by Richmond Nketia, Daniel Atta-Nyarko, Ebenezer Gyamfi, Rostand Dimitri Messanga Bessala, Naomi Adotei, Benjamin Asare-Kyei, Faustina Ameyaa Marfo, Prosper Tonwisi Luri, Charles Limula, Abubakr Ahmed Farhan, Michele Castelli, Austin Gideon Adobasom-Anane

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Meeting climate goals through mitigation and intervention: developments in emissions reduction, greenhouse gas removal, and solar radiation modification by Dante McGrath, Hugh Hunt, John R. Taylor, Shaun Fitzgerald

“…Emissions reduction requires shifting energy production away from fossil fuels (the primary contribution of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions), reducing energy use in key sectors, and optimising land management. …”
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Co-creating multimodal transportation hubs in Switzerland: How to close the gap between actors across different scales, levels, and sectors by Philippe Stadler Benz, Michael Stauffacher

“…Our work thus contributes to the further development of MMTH co-creation methods, ultimately supporting sustainable development such as CO2 emission reduction and responsible land use.…”
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Health-economic evaluation of the outpatient, inpatient, and public health sector in Germany: Insights from the first three COVID-19 waves. by Afschin Gandjour

“…The effectiveness of each sector was measured by determining the reduction in the case fatality rate (CFR) of COVID-19 patients by May 7, 2021. …”
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Assessment of Financial Risk and Remedial Perspectives for the Polish Hard Coal Mining Sector in the Era of Dynamic Geopolitical Changes 2020–2023 by Jędrzej Mateusz Siciński

“…Based on the analysis, selected developmental and corrective perspectives for the sector were identified. The study encompassed the financial reports of six key coal mining producers in 2018–2022, employing various research methods: statistical methods, analysis and synthesis, and literature review analysis. …”
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Energy Efficiency, CO₂ Emission Reduction, and Real Estate Investment in Northern Europe: Trends and Impact on Sustainability by Laima Okunevičiūtė Neverauskienė, Manuela Tvaronavičienė, Dominykas Linkevičius

“…This article examines the links between real estate investment, energy efficiency, and CO₂ emission reduction, based on quantitative analysis, to assess how the development of the real estate sector and EU policy measures affect sustainable development in Northern Europe. …”
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Implementation outcomes of convergence action policy to accelerate stunting reduction in Pidie district, Aceh province, Indonesia: a qualitative study by Sofyan Sufri, Nurhasanah Nurhasanah, Misbahul Jannah, Saiful Bakri, Iskandar Iskandar, Rajuddin Rajuddin, Sarah Ika Nainggolan, Fathima Sirasa, Jonatan Anderias Lassa

“…The utilisation of methods and findings from this study in other areas in Indonesia or other low- and middle-income countries is important to explore more about the applicability, benefits and weaknesses of this study.…”
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Reduction of the Electrical Resistance of Grounding Devices by the Use of a Soil Replacement Mixture Based on Graphite and Hydrogel to Stabilize the Electrophysical Parameters of t... by I. A. Pavlovich, S. M. Baraishuk

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Promoting the Sale of Locally Sourced Products: Km 0 as a Sustainable Model for Local Agriculture and CO₂ Reduction by Alejandro Martínez-Vérez, Cristina Lucini Baquero

“…The commercialization of Km 0 agricultural and livestock products represents a strategic opportunity to enhance rural economic resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the food sector. This paper presents an original, policy-oriented framework that connects Km 0 distribution models with measurable CO₂ reductions, proposing a structured system of economic incentives to support their adoption. …”
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Measuring Farmers Risk Aversion in Facing Climate Change in Bengawan Solo Watershed by U Umayah, S Suryanto

“…The data analysis using contingent valuation methods (CVM) and Multiple Linear Log Regression. …”
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Respiratory Disorders Related to e-Waste Exposure among Workers in the Informal Sector in a Sub-Saharan African City: An Exposed Nonexposed Study by Ablo Prudence Wachinou, Nonvignon Marius Kêdoté, Geraud Padonou, Serge Adè, Joaquin Darboux, Mirlène Tohi, Arnauld Fiogbé, Julius Fobil, Gildas Agodokpessi

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The driving factors of water use and its decoupling relationship with economic development—A multi-sectoral perspective in the nine provinces of the Yellow River Basin by Shengqi Jian, Xiang Cheng, Tianzi Wang, Shentang Dou

“…Study region: Yellow River Nine Provinces (China) Study focus: This study analyzes water consumption drivers in agriculture, industry, and domestic sectors using the LMDI method. It explores the relationship between water use and economic development via the decoupling model to identify key influencing factors and regional disparities. …”
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Can green transport policy drive urban carbon emission reduction? Evidence from pilot cities of China’s low−carbon transportation system by Jian Sun

“…IntroductionAmidst the global climate crisis and the urgent need for carbon reduction, the transportation sector, a critical source of carbon emissions, has become a focal point for low-carbon transformation.MethodsThis paper investigates the impact of China’s Low-Carbon Transportation System (LCTS) pilot policy on urban carbon emissions using a difference-in-differences (DID) model and a panel dataset covering 242 Chinese cities from 2007 to 2022.ResultsWe find that the LCTS pilot policy has significantly reduced urban carbon emission intensity by an average of 17.3%, highlighting its effectiveness in promoting urban carbon reduction. …”
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Account of eco‐friendly energy conversion reaction: Iron‐based nitrogen electrofixation by Liyuan Xu, Zheng Zhu, Jingjing Duan, Sheng Chen

“…Abstract Ammonia is a crucial raw ingredient used in the manufacturing of fertilizers and pharmaceuticals, which are major sectors of the national economy in the chemical and agricultural industries. …”
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Circular economy in housing architecture: methods of implementation by Łukasz Kamil Mazur

“…To discuss the basic work, the assumptions used a non-reactive desk research method. The review of scientific publications and reports included a subject: (i) concept of CE, (ii) CE in construction sector, (iii) CE in housing construction. …”
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