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Addressing scandals and greenwashing in carbon offset markets: A framework for reform

Voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) are becoming increasingly central to corporate climate strategies and global emissions reduction efforts. However, recent carbon scandals and greenwashing controversies...

The new generation of cosmetics packaging: A paradigm shift

The growing environmental and health concerns surrounding conventional cosmetic packaging demand urgent attention. This work proposes a paradigm shift in cosmetic packaging by introducing the concept...

Challenges and opportunities of remotely working from home during Covid-19 pandemic

The demand of online remote working from home significantly increased in 2020/21 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This unforeseen situation has forced individuals and organisations to rapidly train employees...

The significance of emotional intelligence in academic stress, resilience, and safe transition from high school to university: An SEM analysis among Northern Emirati university students

Emotional intelligence and resilience empower students in the academic settings to face and overcome the challenges that comes with demanding academic tasks and social pressure....

Do the Olympics impact CO2 emissions? A cross-national analysis

In recent decades scholars and practitioners have grown concerned about the sustainability of mega sporting events, such as the Olympics. While there has been much debate concerning the carbon footprint...

Interplay between poverty, poverty eradication and sustainable development: A semi-systematic literature review

This research aims to identify the most appropriate analytical tools for future poverty and sustainable development analysis, whether quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods. It also aims to determine...

The normative values of vertical jump and sit-and-reach in a large general Chinese population aged 8–80 years: The China National Health Survey

The normative values of vertical jump (VJ) and sit-and-reach (SR) for Chinese people are still unclear. We aimed to determine these values and their correlations with body composition using data from...

How is food security threatened in Iran's agricultural sector? A grounded theory approach

Food security, one of the fundamental challenges facing developing countries, is influenced by a range of factors, including climate change, economic instability, ineffective policies, and international...

Benefits and impact of technology-enhanced learning applications in higher education in Middle East and North Africa: A systematic review

Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) uses digital tools and technologies to improve learning experiences by addressing educational challenges such as accessibility, equity, and quality. There is evidence...

Measuring regenerative economics: 10 principles and measures undergirding systemic economic health

Applying network science concepts and methods to economic systems is not a new idea. In the last few decades, however, advances in non-equilibrium thermodynamics (i.e., self-organizing, open, dissipative,...

Urban-rural disparities in self-reported dengue infection: A comprehensive analysis of the 2023 Indonesian health survey

Dengue Virus (DENV) infection remains a significant public health issue in Indonesia, with incidence rates differing between urban and rural areas. This study aimed to identify individual and household...

Water and sanitation access shapes cholera burden in low- and middle-income countries

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) include targets for safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), which are critical in preventing cholera, a persistent health threat...

Exploring the nexus: Comparing and aligning Planetary Health, One Health, and EcoHealth

The interconnectedness between humans and ecosystems highlights the need to protect ecosystems for the well-being of humans and the environment. This has led to the emergence of holistic and interdisciplinary...

Beyond food: Ultra-processed people are living in an ultra-processed world

Since the term "ultra-processed food" was introduced in the fields of nutrition and public health, numerous studies have demonstrated its detrimental effects on health. Despite resistance from food...

Development of an IoT based real-time traffic monitoring system for city governance

A significant amount of research work carried out on traffic management systems, but intelligent traffic monitoring is still an active research topic due to the emerging technologies such as the Internet...

Development and evaluation of an artificial intelligence (AI) -assisted chest x-ray diagnostic system for detecting, diagnosing, and monitoring tuberculosis

To develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted chest x-ray diagnostic system for the detection, differential diagnosis, and follow-up of tuberculosis (TB), and prove its usefulness....

The ‘Triangle Model’ theory for prevention and control of newly emerging infectious diseases: Definition, characteristics, and experience in China

Newly emerging infectious diseases are vital issues that impact global health, social stability, economic development, and national security. While infectious disease prevention and control is a highly...

Green finance, innovation, and environment: Testing the EKC in ASEAN-4 with MMQR approach

Rising carbon emissions and environmental degradation in ASEAN-4 economies underscore the urgent need for sustainable financial mechanisms and innovative technologies to address climate challenges....

The Intelligent Infectious Disease Active Surveillance and early warning system in China: An application of dengue prevention and control

Utilizing advanced information technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence (AI), China has established and implemented the Intelligent Infectious Disease Active Surveillance and Early...

Understanding the impact of digitalization transition of Senegal and its implication on human health and wellbeing

Digitalization has become ubiquitous; however, stakeholders have varying degrees of integration globally. Within the context of this study, a digitalization strategy has the potential for economic growth,...

Reimagining carbon border adjustment mechanisms: A path to climate and development synergy

The European Union (EU)'s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) imposes import charges tied to carbon intensity and is set for full enforcement by 2026. Although it aims to reduce global emissions,...

The prospects for ‘green steel’ making in a net-zero economy: A UK perspective

Steel products are widely used in the construction industry and for the development of infrastructure projects, because they are versatile, durable, and affordable. Energy demand and ‘greenhouse gas’...

Mortality risk, life expectancy loss, and economic burden attributable to modifiable risk factors: Evidence from a large prospective cohort study in China

Despite the health impacts of socioeconomic status, physical inactivity, and air pollution being well-documented, fewer studies have quantified their combined effects on mortality, life expectancy,...

Leveraging AI innovation for a sustainable environment in G-7: Finance and governance roles

Rising ecological footprints in G-7 countries pose significant challenges to global sustainability, despite their economic and technological leadership. While prior research has examined individual...

Navigating climate change impacts on agricultural productivity, food and human health security in developing countries

This study examines climate change impacts on agricultural productivity and human health across 20 developing countries (2000–2020) using Panel Autoregressive Distributed Lag (Panel-ARDL) methodology....

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