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Improving power output wind turbine in micro-grids assisted virtual wind speed prediction

Wind energy is an alternative form of energy easily obtainable in the landscape. However, the main challenge is to extract electrical power from varying wind speeds. Wind energy can be a significant...

Eco-label strategy selection for green product development in supply chain

•Self-labeling and certification label strategies have been compared in green supply chain.•Consumer trust and green awareness significantly affect eco-label strategy and social welfare.•Extend the...

A fuzzy multi-criteria model with Pareto analysis for prioritizing sustainable supply chain barriers in the textile industry: Evidence from an emerging economy

•This study prioritizes the barriers to sustainable supply chain management in the textile industry in emerging economies.•Pareto analysis, fuzzy theory, and Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory...

A sustainable multi-objective model for the hazardous waste location-routing problem: A real case study

A substantial extent of harmful rubbish produced from manufacturing processes and health segments has posed a significant warning to the health of humans by affecting environmental concerns and the...

A multi-objective grey wolf optimizer for energy planning problem in smart home using renewable energy systems

•The grey wolf optimizer (GWO) is adapted to address the Energy Planning Problem (EPP).•The EPP is formulated as a multi-objective optimization problem.•Real-world RESs are utilized to enhance the EPP.•Up...

A systematic review of life cycle assessments of 3D concrete printing

The construction industry plays a crucial role in shaping our built environment, and it is imperative to adopt more sustainable and innovative practices, technologies, and tools to minimize the environmental...

Sustainable CNC machining operations, a review

To minimize the quantities of carbon emissions produced by the production process, sustainable manufacturing should be implemented. CNC machining operations can be made more sustainable by optimizing...

Design and optimization of a pharmaceutical supply chain network under COVID-19 pandemic disruption

Efficient management of pharmaceutical supply chains during the COVID-19 pandemic is critical to mitigate material and human losses. This paper addresses the design of a pharmaceutical supply chain...

Does the transformation of high-tech zones into national innovation demonstration zones promote the urban green total factor productivity?

The plan of "transforming national high-tech zones into national innovation demonstration zones (hereinafter referred to as" NIDZ") launched in 2009 is an attempt to promote high-quality economic development...

Research on implementation factors of product ecological design based on digital collaboration

To assist enterprises in adapting to the challenges of the digital era during the product eco-design stage, based on the synergistic symbiosis theory and the eco-strategy wheel, combined with literature...

Optimal logistics service strategies in green agricultural product supply chains with E-commerce platforms

With the increasing development of logistics industry, an important question arises: which logistics format should an agricultural product seller select? Or when an agricultural product seller does...

Joint production and sustainability investment decisions for a risk-averse manufacturer under a Cap-and-trade policy

This study considers a risk-averse manufacturer that invests in sustainability technology to reduce carbon emissions under a cap-and-trade policy. In this study, stochastic demand is initially modeled...

Assessing the factors influencing the adoption of geothermal energy to support the national grid in emerging economies: Implications for sustainability

•Study examines the factors influencing the adoption of geothermal energy in emerging economies.•Delphi, fuzzy TISM, and fuzzy MICMAC methods have been applied.•Scope for new investments and employment...

Efficient resource allocation in cloud environment using SHO-ANN-based hybrid approach

The cloud computing paradigm provides services to users in an on-demand fashion using high-speed Internet. This Internet-based computing paradigm provides resources on a rent basis without any fault....

Northern goshawk optimization for optimal reactive power compensation in photovoltaic low-voltage radial distribution networks

In recent years, photovoltaic systems (PVs) have been increasingly integrated into radial distribution networks (RDNs). However, network operators experience significant issues because they are sporadic....

Mapping the evolution of industry 4.0 and sustainability research: A comprehensive bibliometric study

In recent years, there has been a notable expansion and increased interest in the realms of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) and sustainability, capturing the attention of scholars and practitioners on a global...

Exploring electric vehicle adoption in Indonesia using zero-shot aspect-based sentiment analysis

Transportation emissions significantly contribute to greenhouse gases (GHG) and climate change. Electric vehicles (EVs) offer a promising solution to this problem. Despite the noteworthy adoption of...

A systematic literature review to examine the role of additive manufacturing in achieving sustainable development goals

This study is an exhaustive investigation into the role of additive manufacturing in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). Due to its compatibility with intricate structures, additive manufacturing...

Calculation of embodied mercury emissions from international trade: An empirical study from China

How to use the world input-output table to calculate the embodied mercury emissions from international trade is important for the determination of mercury emission sources and targeted reduction of...

Balancing core enterprises’ triple bottom line challenge: Considering the involvement of NGOs

In light of the triple bottom line (TBL) challenges of the core enterprise in promoting sustainable supply chains, we examine how non-governmental organisations’ (NGOs) involvement influences on the...

Sustainable inventory, pricing, and marketing strategies for imperfect quality perishable items with inspection errors and advertisement-, expiration date- and price-dependent demand under carbon emissions policies

•Optimal inventory, pricing and advertising decisions for a perishable product.•Consideration of imperfect quality, inspection errors and carbon emissions.•Emissions are regulated by either carbon tax...

Green technology innovation guiding policies under the synergy of government and financial institutions

Guiding enterprises towards green technology innovation (GTI) is a pivotal strategy for mitigating pollution and energy wastage, thereby facilitating the transition towards a green and low-carbon economy....

3D printed medical surgical cotton fabric- poly lactic acid biocomposite: A feasibility study

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing is an advanced Additive Manufacturing (AM) method for developing thermoplastic-based parts. Researchers studied FDM-based 3D printing of PLA with whole biomass...

PAPQ: Predictive analytics of product quality in industry 4.0

In e-commerce, Industry 4.0 is all about combining analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to simplify procedures and enable product quality review. In addition, the importance of anticipating...

An adaptive ant colony algorithm for crowdsourcing multi-depot vehicle routing problem with time windows

•A two-stage MDVRPTW framework is proposed to optimize vehicle routing.•A k-means clustering algorithm based on the elbow method is proposed.•Traditional VRPTW and crowdsourcing VRPTW models are developed.•The...

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