Digital economy to improve the culture of industry 4.0: A study on features, implementation and challenges
May 2024
The digital economy refers to the economic activities that emerge from connecting individuals, businesses, devices, data, and operations through digital technology. It includes online transactions across...
Encouraging Safety 4.0 to enhance industrial culture: An extensive study of its technologies, roles, and challenges
July 2025
This decade, workplace safety has emerged as a priority area for research and development. In the evolving global landscape, businesses are trying to establish a secure work environment to enhance employee...
Production of hydrogen energy from biomass: Prospects and challenges
September 2024
The acceleration of the energy transition away from traditional energy systems depends on the inclusion of H2 in energy plans. Using biomass to produce hydrogen energy holds significant promise in the...
Digital technologies for the Sustainable Development Goals
July 2025
Digital technologies (DTs) play a crucial role in advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It provides innovative solutions to global challenges like poverty alleviation,...
A literature review on transformative impacts of blockchain technology on manufacturing management and industrial engineering practices
July 2025
As business performance increasingly depends on decentralized, tamper-proof records to manage transactions and data flows, adopting blockchain technology (BCT) is becoming crucial for remaining competitive...
Catalysts driving efficiency and innovation in thermal reactions: A comprehensive review
May 2024
Catalysts play a crucial role in optimizing thermal reactions across various industries, fostering efficiency and innovation. This review offers a concise yet comprehensive examination of the diverse...
Business leadership in the digital age: IKEA’s story in the retail and consumer sector
May 2024
The study aimed to assess the digital leadership strategies, methods, and technological emphasis that contribute to IKEA’s successes in its digital leadership journey. The study utilized a qualitative...
A pervasive study on Green Manufacturing towards attaining sustainability
May 2023
Green Manufacturing is the term for innovative production methods aimed at reducing adverse environmental impacts via waste reduction, waste recycling, better natural resource utilisation, and other...
Microalgae-based biodiesel production and its challenges and future opportunities: A review
January 2024
The rapid depletion of fossil fuel reserves and rising greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions have necessitated research into low-cost renewable energy sources, with a focus on algal-derived biofuels. Biodiesel,...
Applications of machine learning and deep learning in agriculture: A comprehensive review
July 2025
The digitalization of agriculture has increasingly integrated artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) to address the challenges arising from population growth, climate...
A solar-powered multi-functional portable charging device (SPMFPCD) with internet-of-things (IoT)-based real-time monitoring—An innovative scheme towards energy access and management
January 2025
In the absence of portable charging devices, sectors such as transportation, communication, and emergency services deal with various challenges towards electric power needs while compromising on (1)...
Green Human Resource Management: Analyzing sustainable practices and organizational impact through a Word2Vec approach
October 2025
Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) integrates environmental sustainability into HR practices, aligning corporate strategies with ecological responsibility. The organization may achieve sustainability...
Spent coffee grounds: Insights and future prospects for bioenergy and circular economy applications
October 2025
Coffee is the second most consumed beverage in the world and the second most traded commodity, behind only petroleum. Spent coffee grounds (SCG), a solid residue generated after coffee preparation,...
An integrated outlook of Cyber–Physical Systems for Industry 4.0: Topical practices, architecture, and applications
January 2023
Industry 4.0 requires a strong understanding of Cyber–Physical Systems (CPS). An Industry 4.0-enabled manufacturing environment that offers real-time data gathering, transparency and analysis across...
Drivers and barriers to Industrial Revolution 5.0 readiness: A comprehensive review of key factors
October 2025
As industries navigate the transition toward Industrial Revolution 5.0, understanding the key drivers and barriers to readiness becomes crucial. This study conducts a comprehensive literature review...
Blockchain’s role in environmental sustainability: Bibliometric insights from scopus
October 2025
Blockchain technology is increasingly acknowledged as a transformative tool for advancing environmental sustainability. Although blockchain has the potential to enhance transparency, trust, and accountability,...
Green buildings and digital technologies: A pathway to sustainable development
October 2025
Digital technologies have the potential to enhance the performance of green buildings to address climate change impacts. Therefore, this study explores the nexus between green buildings and digital...
The pathway towards decarbonisation and net-zero emissions by 2050: The role of solar energy technology
September 2024
Global warming is an environmental issue that threatens life on Earth. A significant rise in global temperature at the end of the century is estimated to be 2.4 °C, which necessitates action. The growth...
Optimization and design of hybrid power system using HOMER pro and integrated CRITIC-PROMETHEE II approaches
January 2023
Interrupted power supply and poor access to electricity (15%) have been persistent problems in Malawi for decades. Diversification of resources is required to solve the challenges. Therefore, this study...
A review of the structured framework for sustainability audits in manufacturing organizations
July 2025
In the rapidly evolving field of sustainability, the manufacturing system plays a vital role in shaping an organization’s environmental, social, and economic outcomes. Manufacturing organizations are...
Harvesting sustainability: Innovations and practices in modern agriculture
July 2025
This paper delves into the multifaceted role of sustainable agricultural practices in addressing current environmental challenges and advancing global food security. We critically examine the impact...
Building information modeling – simulation and analysis of a University Edifice and its environs – A sustainable design approach
April 2025
This study utilized Building Information Modeling (BIM) to refine an existing campus master plan, improving the built environment concerning usability and sustainability. Using capabilities of the premium...
Online condition monitoring and fault diagnosis in wind turbines: A comprehensive review on structure, failures, health monitoring techniques, and signal processing methods
April 2025
Wind energy systems have been flourishing on a rapid scale as a reliable renewable energy source in several countries. However, as the demand for these systems continues to grow, it becomes crucial...
Sustainable synthesis of silica nanoparticles (SNPs) from agricultural residues: A review on plant stress mitigation and the sustainability triangle
October 2025
Silica nanoparticles (SNPs) have shown potential in a variety of applications across industries, including agriculture. Amid growing concerns about sustainable agricultural intensification and the environmental...
Impacts of intelligent transportation systems on energy conservation and emission reduction of transport systems: A comprehensive review
January 2023
With the development of smart cities, new requirements have been put forward for the control of carbon emissions (CEs) in the transportation system. Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) provide...