Insights into recent developments and obstacles in automated fruit ripeness classification
April 2026
The ripening stage of a fruit is a crucial determinant of its quality. Traditional assessment methods for fruit ripeness are often subjective, error-prone, and time-consuming. Therefore, numerous attempts...
Does ESG disclosure enhance financial performance in the Pacific Alliance mining sector?
April 2026
The Pacific Alliance — comprising Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia — ranked as the world’s leading copper mining bloc in 2024 and holds a significant share of critical and commodity minerals such as...
Experimental investigation of the influence of growth medium on biomass composition and fatty acids profiles of Chlorella vulgaris micro-algae in sustainable biofuel production
April 2026
Chlorella micro algae strains offer sustainable biomass feedstocks in biofuel production because of their resilience, diversity, high adaptability to environmental stresses, flexible cultivation alternatives...
Sustainability catalysts and green growth: Triangulating evidence from EU countries using panel data, MMQR, and CCEMG
April 2026
Green Growth Strategies (GGS) are a win–win opportunity for not only the nation’s economy but also the environment. However, many countries are not concerned about reaping these benefits, and they continue...
The role of fin–PCM integration in enhancing photovoltaic performance
April 2026
The efficiency and longevity of photovoltaic (PV) systems are fundamentally constrained by excessive operating temperatures, which reduce electrical output and accelerate material degradation. To address...
Design and stability analysis of a robust model predictive control method for voltage regulation in DC-DC buck converters subject to the input and load uncertainties
April 2026
In controlling DC-DC buck converters, the issue of input uncertainties as well as load uncertainties is one of the important challenges in controller design. This paper addresses this issue as well...
An intelligent digital twin approach for optimizing multi-channel supply chains in uncertain environments
April 2026
This study develops an innovative framework for the multi-objective optimization of multi-channel supply chains under uncertainty. The framework integrates the D-number model, an extension of Dempster–Shafer...
Smart and sustainable hydroponics: Fuzzy logic-based environmental control for optimized indoor crop growth
April 2026
Indoor hydroponics offers a promising pathway toward sustainable urban agriculture, but its effectiveness depends on precise environmental control. This study presents a compact, energy-efficient hydroponic...
Optimizing torrefied rubberwood pellets for sustainable bioenergy: Industrial application, eco-efficiency, and carbon mitigation
April 2026
The global shift towards sustainable bioenergy demands not only improved biomass upgrading methods but also credible validation of their techno-economic and environmental feasibility at an industrial...
Hydrogen horizons: Unlocking the potential for fuel cell-integrated sustainable recreation vehicles
April 2026
Fuel Cell Recreational Vehicles (FCRVs) are emerging as a promising sustainable alternative to conventional diesel- and gasoline-powered recreational vehicles. This paper evaluates the financial and...
Upcycling of waste plastics, end-of-life tire rubber, and bio-derived oils for circular asphalt pavements: A Systematic review
April 2026
The asphalt industry faces growing challenges from stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction mandates and diminishing high-quality virgin material reserves. This review paper positions upcycling as the...
Sustainable reuse of mineral waste: Synthesis and comprehensive characterization of hydroxyapatite (HAP)
April 2026
The study explores an eco-efficient synthesis method for hydroxyapatite (HAP) from mineral residues rich in calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and monopotassium phosphate (KH2PO4). The process is based on a...
Co-simulating the effects of nature-based and conventional composite facades on building thermal and energy performance in temperate climates
April 2026
The choice of building façade materiality and composition plays a significant role in indoor and outdoor thermal comfort as well as energy efficiency. However, the carbon footprint of most construction...
Field survey of farming practices in onion farms in Morocco and diagnosis of ability to move toward agroecological practices
April 2026
This study aimed to investigate onion (Allium cepa L.) production practices in the Fez–Meknes region of Northern Morocco and explore the potential for adopting an agroecological model. Field visits...
The effect of behavioral factors related to cashlessness on the perception of green finance
April 2026
This study aims to examine the effects of behavioral factors shaping cashless payment behaviors in Turkey on green finance perception. The study focuses on subconscious factors such as functional benefit,...
Ultrasound-assisted interesterification method from coconut oil for biodiesel production via heterogeneous catalyst: Characterization and optimization
April 2026
Ultrasound-assisted interesterification is a new approach for biodiesel production, and in this study, coconut oil was selected as the raw material to produce biodiesel using this technology. Therefore,...
Optimizing power sector decarbonization in Indonesia through an integrated policy modeling framework
April 2026
Indonesia’s power sector is still dominated by fossil fuels, which makes it difficult for the country to meet its climate goals. This study develops an integrated modeling framework to evaluate long...
ESG emphasis of top companies in East and Southeast Asian countries unveiled by deep learning
April 2026
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are becoming increasingly vital in evaluating corporate performance and addressing global challenges. This study examines the ESG emphasis...
Third-order nonlinear sliding-mode controller for improving the performance of a grid-connected PV system
April 2026
The performance of Photovoltaic (PV) power generation systems, using traditional Vector Current Controllers based on Proportional–Integral Action (CVC-PI), exhibits marked non-linearity and is strongly...
Integration of lignocellulosic waste (Sonneratia-ovata) derived silver nanoparticle with naturally available halloysite nanotubes for efficient organic dye pollutants removal
April 2026
The drinkable water scarcity has been increased worldwide due to the mixing of numerous hazardous organic and inorganic pollutants in water bodies, urging to find sustainable water remediation techniques....
Strategies enhancing the implementation of design for adaptability in the Ghanaian construction industry: An exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses
April 2026
Despite the benefits design for adaptability (DfA) contributes to achieving sustainability and circularity in the construction industry, studies have demonstrated that construction professionals are...
Advancing sustainability in academic institutions: A GHRM Framework using fuzzy Delphi and DEMATEL method
April 2026
Sustainability is becoming a significant concern in academic institutions worldwide. This issue is critical in Asian countries, which are more vulnerable to adverse environmental effects. Universities...
Secure and scalable power system event identification with renewable integration via federated LSTM and adaptive privacy mechanisms
April 2026
The power system event detection process must accelerate and become more precise with increasing penetration of renewable energy systems into the grid. The authors discuss a federated learning LSTM...
Impact of steam sterilization of infectious medical waste on air quality in a building: A case study in Thailand
April 2026
In this work, a novel system for managing air pollution produced during steam sterilization is presented. Steam sterilization technique is used to manage infectious medical waste into municipal waste...
Assessing greenhouse covering systems for energy efficiency and solar irradiance modulation: A technical review
April 2026
The selection of sustainable and effective covering systems is essential in greenhouses to ensure optimal insulation, microclimate control, energy management, and proper solar irradiance filtration...