Economic complexity and environmental sustainability in eastern European economy: Evidence from novel Fourier approach
December 2023
Globally, economies have become complex and new technologies have transformed and facilitated the modernization of economies. In the previous literature, economic complexity approach has become one...
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Supplemental feeding on rangelands: New dynamics of the livestock in the El Ouara rangelands in southern Tunisia
December 2023
Fodder production in arid rangelands has been traditionally considered as the main source of nutrition for livestock. However, the production of these fodder may be influenced by some socio-economic...
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Social interactions in periodic urban markets and their contributions to sustainable livelihoods: Evidence from Ghana
December 2023
Periodic markets are an important aspect of local economies, providing a platform for farmers (producers), wholesalers, retailers, and consumers to interact face-to-face and exchange goods and services....
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How Himalayan communities are changing cultivation practices in the context of climate change
December 2023
Climate change can have significant impacts on crop yields and food security. This study assessed the linkages between climate change and crop yields to obtain a better understanding on the drivers...
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Rural sustainable development: A case study of the Zaozhuang Innovation Demonstration Zone in China
December 2023
Sustainable development is the central theme of modern global development. With the arrival of the urban era, the vulnerability and instability of rural areas have significantly increased, and rural...
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Toward a sustainable future: Examining the interconnectedness among Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), urbanization, trade openness, economic growth, and energy usage in Australia
December 2023
The energy demand in Australia is increasing with the industrialization and rapid economic growth. This study analyzed the relationships among the economic growth, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), trade...
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Small ruminant value chain in Al-Ruwaished District, Jordan
December 2023
This study aims to assess the small ruminant value chain in Al-Ruwaished District, Jordan, to identify the potential intervention areas that could improve the production efficiency and guarantee the...
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Identifying eco-functional zones on the Chinese Loess Plateau using ecosystem service bundles
December 2023
Optimizing the function of ecosystem services (ESs) is vital for implementing regional ecological management strategies. In this study, we used multi-source data and integrated modelling methods to...
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Impact of forest governance and enforcement on deforestation and forest degradation at the district level: A study in West Bengal State, India
December 2023
According to the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), the world loses 1.0 × 106 hm2 forest land through deforestation annually. About 1.6 × 106 people who depend on forests for livelihood...
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A tale of duality: Community perceptions towards the ecotourism impacts on Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia
December 2023
This study aims to analyze how park households perceive the economic, socio-cultural, and environmental impacts of ecotourism in Simien Mountain National Park (SMNP), Ethiopia. We combined qualitative...
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Measuring the agricultural sustainability of India: An application of Pressure-State-Response (PSR) model
September 2023
Analyzing agricultural sustainability is essential for designing and assessing rural development initiatives. However, accurately measuring agricultural sustainability is complicated since it involves...
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Impact of taxes on the 2030 agenda for sustainable development: Evidence from Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries
September 2023
Multiple ecological and socioeconomic problems have occurred worldwide, raising the awareness of sustainability. This study aims to examine the impact of taxes on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)...
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Geotechnical and GIS-based environmental factors and vulnerability studies of the Okemesi landslide, Nigeria
September 2023
Landslide is a geological hazard typically associated with extreme events such as earthquakes, heavy rainfall, volcanic eruptions, changes in groundwater level, etc. This study was carried out in Okemesi-Ekiti...
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Environmental complaint insights through text mining based on the driver, pressure, state, impact, and response (DPSIR) framework: Evidence from an Italian environmental agency
September 2023
Individuals, local communities, environmental associations, private organizations, and public representatives and bodies may all be aggrieved by environmental problems concerning poor air quality, illegal...
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Examination of the poverty-environmental degradation nexus in Sub-Saharan Africa
September 2023
The relationship between environmental degradation and poverty has increasingly become the focus of national strategic decision-making in recent years. However, despite several theoretical explorations...
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Expert elicitations of smallholder agroforestry practices in Seychelles: A SWOT-AHP analysis
September 2023
Agroforestry can leverage the co-benefits of climate change adaptation and mitigation while conserving biodiversity and restoring degraded and deforested lands. The preference of relevant stakeholders...
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Research on the implementation of the convention on biological diversity among the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) countries
September 2023
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is the most extensive and populous comprehensive regional cooperation organization in the world, covering about half of the world's population, with not only...
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Human-wildlife conflict: A bibliometric analysis during 1991–2023
September 2023
The escalating conflict between human and wildlife due to competing demands for limited space and resources has raised concerns worldwide, and understanding the dynamics of this conflict is crucial...
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Urban flood risk assessment under rapid urbanization in Zhengzhou City, China
September 2023
With accelerated urbanization and climate change, urban flooding is becoming more and more serious. Flood risk assessment is an important task for flood management, so it is crucial to map the spatial...
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Socio-economic development of countries based on the Composite Country Development Index (CCDI)
June 2023
World experience indicates the existence of significant imbalances in the development of countries. The problem of assessing the rational development of the regional and national economy is becoming...
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Synergies and trade-offs of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices selected by smallholder farmers in Geshy watershed, Southwest Ethiopia
June 2023
Studies on mainstreaming climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices can increase smallholder farmers’ capacity and awareness to improve food security and establish sustainable livelihoods through resilient...
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Impacts of climate change on the yields of leguminous crops in the Guinea Savanna agroecological zone of Ghana
June 2023
The impacts of climate change on crop yields are receiving renewed interest, with focus on cereals and staple crops at the regional and national scales. Yet, the impacts of climate variability on the...
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Dynamicity of Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) An analysis from peri-urban and rural neighbourhoods of Durgapur Municipal Corporation (DMC) in India
June 2023
The availability of better economic possibilities and well-connected transportation networks has attracted people to migrate to peri-urban and rural neighbourhoods, changing the landscape of regions...
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Climate change risk, resilience, and adaptation among rural farmers in East Africa: A literature review
June 2023
This study assesses the literature evidence on climate change risk, resilience, and adaptation measures used among rural farmers in East Africa. A systematic literature review was conducted comprising...
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Evolution of economic linkage network of the cities and counties on the northern slope of the Tianshan Mountains, China
June 2023
The exchanges between cities and counties in the Northern Slope Economic Belt of Tianshan Mountains (NSEBTM) are increasingly frequent and the economic linkages are increasingly close, but the spatial...
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