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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202005.0447.v1

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Far from Achievement for Sub-Saharan Africa

HADSON SITEMBO

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Sustainable development goals (SDGs); Rwanda; South Africa; Zambia; sub-Saharan Africa

Online: 27 May 2020 (08:34:03 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202302.0158.v1

Meaning, Evolution, Principles, and Future of Sustainable Development: A Systematic Review

Simon Ofori Ametepey, Clinton O Aigbavboa, Samuel Kwame Ansah, William Gyadu-Asiedu, Linda Boamah

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Sustainable Development; Sustainability; Sustainable development goals; Environmental Sustainability; Economic Sustainability; Social Sustainability

Online: 9 February 2023 (08:30:18 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202009.0431.v1

The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Sustainability Practices: A Comparative Automated Content Analysis Approach of Theory and Practice

Vasja Roblek, Oshane Thorpe, Maja Meško, Mirjana Pejic Bach, Andrej Jerman

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: sustainability; Industry 4.0; automated content analysis; sustainable investment; corporate social responsibility; sustainable standards; sustainable reporting; smart manufacturing; renewable energy; cleaner production

Online: 18 September 2020 (11:11:47 CEST)

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Background (1) In the time of the 4th Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0, a conglomerate of technical and social inventions, political contexts, socio-cultural circumstances, environmental policies, business models, and economic policies has emerged. Sustainability policy in theory and practice aims to deal with the effects of all these factors and to try to make decisions that ensure both social and economic development sustainably. The question is how to familiarize oneself with the current knowledge about the relationship between Industry 4.0 and sustainability?; (2) Methods: This research utilizes an automated content analysis method to analyses scientific journals, newspapers and magazines. The comparison of results of both research group shows that the scientific literature focuses more on changes in business models, production processes and technologies that enable sustainable development; (3) We found that the scientific literature focuses more on changes in business models, production processes and technologies that enable sustainable development. Newspapers and magazines articles write more about sustainable or green investment, sustainable standards and sustainable reporting. Newspapers and magazines articles write more about sustainable or green investment, sustainable standards and sustainable reporting. Newspapers, as well as some latest research journals, include articles of the COVID-19 outbreak and its effect on the economy and the environment. Indeed, the outbreak of the virus brings a new thought to the reorganization of the complex relationships between consumers, businesses and the state; (4) Conclusions: According to the comparison of the analyses of the results, it can is that the analyses of both types of literature, both scientific and professional, shows that there are common topics they write about, which are related to the field of clean production, emissions, renewable energy, climate change, sustainable investments and corporate sustainability. An urgent global issue that extends all over the world is the promotion of energy-saving technologies and reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201808.0041.v1

ʻĀina Momona, Honua Au Loli: Productive Lands, Changing World Combining Models of the Human Ecological Footprint with Traditional Knowledge to Inform Future Sustainability in Hawaiʻi

Samuel M. Gon III , Stephanie L. Tom, Ulalia Woodside

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: human ecological footprint; traditional ecological knowledge; biocultural restoration; social-ecological system; Hawaiian islands

Online: 2 August 2018 (08:55:49 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201912.0047.v1

Ratio of Land Consumption Rate to the Population Growth Rate- A Case of Metropolitan Gombe

Ishiyaku Abdulkadir, J Sathish Kumar, Monica Noon

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: SDGs; sustainable development goalsl; indicator; sustainable cities

Online: 4 December 2019 (11:16:24 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202105.0618.v1

Can Sustainable Packaging Help to Reduce Food Waste? A Status Quo Focusing Plant-derived Polymers and Additives

Imke Korte, Judith Kreyenschmidt, Joana Wensing, Stefanie Bröring, Jan Niklas Frase, Ralf Pude, Christopher Konow, Thomas Havelt, Jessica Rumpf, Michaela Schmitz, Margit Schulze

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: active packaging; bio-based polymers; bioeconomy; essential oil; food waste; natural additives; permeability; plant extracts; shelf life; sustainable packaging

Online: 25 May 2021 (15:28:12 CEST)

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Preprint CONCEPT PAPER | doi:10.20944/preprints201811.0053.v1

Integrating Endemic Medicinal Plants into the Global Value Chains: The Ecological Degradation Challenges and Opportunities

Volenzo Tom, John Odiyo, Offoro Kimambo

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: bio-prospecting; biopiracy; collective action; common property resources; ecosystem sustainability; natural resource management; institutions; property rights; value chain

Online: 2 November 2018 (11:06:20 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202110.0153.v1

Comparing the Environmental Sustainability of Vertical and Conventional Wheat Farming Using Life Cycle Assessment

Morten Gulbrant Sørensen, Stig Irving Olsen, Tracey Colley

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Life Cycle Assessment; Urban agriculture; Wheat; Controlled environment agriculture, Vertical garden

Online: 11 October 2021 (10:14:56 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201810.0203.v1

Global Recognition that Ecosystems Are Key to Human Resilience in a Warming World

Nathalie Seddon, Elizabeth Daniels, Rowan Davis, Rian Harris, Xiaoting Hou-Jones, Saleemul Huq, Valerie Kapos, Georgina M. Mace, Ali Raza Rizvi, Hannah Reid, Dilys Roe, Sylvia Wicander

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: biodiversity; climate change adaptation; ecosystems; Paris agreement; policy

Online: 10 October 2018 (05:49:38 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201805.0054.v1

‘Smart’ Tools for Socially-Sustainable Transport

Mahtot Gebresselassie, Thomas W. Sanchez

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: smart transport tools; ‘smart’ and sustainable; social-sustainability

Online: 3 May 2018 (08:17:38 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.0097.v1

Systematic Review of Technology in Aeroponics: Introducing the Technology Adoption and Integration in Sustainable Agriculture Model

Juan Garzón, Luis Montes, Jorge Garzón, And Georgios Lampropoulos

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: aeroponics; sustainable agriculture; sustainable development goals; sustainability; systematic literature review; TAISA model; technology integration

Online: 4 September 2023 (03:51:40 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints201901.0234.v1

Livelihoods Sustainability in Agriculture-Intensive Semi-Arid and Dry Sub-Humid Areas of West Africa - Pointers from Nigeria

Usman Muhammad Tsowa, Aishetu Abdulkadir

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Environmental Uncertainties, Agriculture, poverty, insecurity, and sustainable livelihood

Online: 23 January 2019 (09:58:27 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1734.v1

Environmental Impact of Pv Power Systems

Mladen Bošnjaković, Robert Santa, Zoran Crnac, Tomislav Bošnjaković

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: PV power systems; environmental impact; land use; CO2 emission

Online: 26 June 2023 (04:26:48 CEST)

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In response to the problem of increasing climate change and energy security, investment in renewable energy sources has increased significantly both in Europe and globally. Wind and solar power plants are expected to be the largest contributors to global decarbonization, ranking first and second in projected capacity by 2050. Since all power plants have some impact on the environment, this also applies to photovoltaic power plants. Because of the large capacities projected for PV installed capacity, their environmental impacts should be evaluated. The environmental impacts of PV power plants change over time. Improving the manufacturing technology of PV system components, increasing the efficiency of solar cells, and using materials that are less harmful to the environment will reduce these impacts. Manufacturing PV system components is a highly energy-intensive process that involves greenhouse gas emissions. As new renewable energy capacity is built, the amount of "green" electricity on the grid increases, reducing CO2 emissions per kWh consumed. The objective of this paper is to analyze the current status of the environmental impact of PV power plants under these changing conditions in terms of CO2 emissions, land use, pollutant and noise emissions, and water consumption. The capacity installed to date will reach the end of its lifetime by 2050, which means that the amount of waste associated with it will increase over time. This can have a significant impact on the environment, which is why part of the work is dedicated to this problem. In addition to the available information from the literature, in the part related to land use, the authors also made their own estimates based on data on newly installed PV power plants and PV modules available on the market. The results of the analysis show that there is enough land both in Europe and worldwide to install the planned capacities of rooftop and ground-mounted PV power plants. CO2 emissions are at the same level as for concentrated solar power, with a decreasing trend. Pollutant emissions, noise and water consumption are not a major problem compared to other types of power plants. Overall, it can be concluded that the expansion of PV capacity has a very positive impact on the environment.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0018.v1

Bio-Insecticidal Potential of Tangerine Peel Oil Against Greenhouse Whitefly: A Green Biopesticide Candidate

Nancy Anabel Flores-Mediavilla, Julia Karina Prado-Beltrán, Rosario del Carmen Espín-Valladares, Hortensia María Rodríguez-Cabrera, José Manuel Pais-Chanfrau

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Citrus reticulata L. peels; essential oils; solvent extraction; petroleum ether; n-hexane; natural bio-pesticide; Trialeurodes vaporariorum W. (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae)

Online: 3 April 2023 (08:33:29 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202106.0138.v1

Moving Toward Environmental Sustainability: ICTs, Freight Transport, and CO₂ Emissions

Walid Chatti

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: ICTs; Freight transport; CO2 emissions; Environment; Panel data

Online: 4 June 2021 (11:23:18 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202007.0560.v1

Towards Achieving Sustainability of Coastal Environments: Urban Growth Analysis and Prediction of Lagos, State Nigeria

Temitope Idowu, Rose Waswa, Kayode Lasisi, Kenneth Mubea, Maurice Nyadawa, John Bosco Kiema

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Urbanization growth prediction; Sustainable development, Land Change Modeler; IDRISI Selva; Land use land cover; Coastal cities; Lagos; Markov Chain; Multi-Layer Perceptron; Sustainability; Agenda 2063

Online: 23 July 2020 (12:32:04 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.1380.v1

Sustainable Agricultural Practices for the Production of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants: Evidences and Recommendations

Samia Hamdane, Sara Marcelino, Pedro Dinis Gaspar, Arminda Paço

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Aromatic and medicinal herbs; Risk; sustainability; Harvesting; Shelf-life extension; Wastes.

Online: 20 July 2023 (05:17:14 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1540.v1

Creating Climate-Neutral Urban Environments: Integrating Solar Energy Technologies and Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainability and Resilience

Hai-Ying Liu, Nikolaos Skandalos, Liga Braslina, Vasileios Kapsalis, Dimitris Karamanis

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Built environment; Climate adaptation and mitigation; Carbon footprint; Eco-design; Nature-based solutions; Resilient living spaces; Solar energy technologies; Sustainable urban developments; Urban heat island; Urban planning

Online: 21 June 2023 (11:30:47 CEST)

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The need to address climate change and establish sustainable urban environments has driven increased efforts in Europe to develop climate-neutral cities. This study highlights the importance of integrating solar energy technologies and nature-based solutions as key strategies to achieve climate neutrality. By examining current practices, emerging trends, and case examples, it explores the benefits, challenges, and prospects associated with the integration of solar energy and nature-based solutions in urban contexts. The study presents a pioneering approach to assess the urban heat and climate change mitigation benefits of combining building-integrated photovoltaics and nature-based solutions specifically within the European context. The results emphasize the synergistic relationship between nature-based components and solar conversion technology, identifying effective combinations for different climatic zones. In warmer regions of Southern Europe, strategies like rooftop photovoltaics on cool roofs, photovoltaics shadings, green walls, and urban trees have demonstrated effectiveness. Conversely, mid- and high-latitude European cities have seen positive impacts through the integration of rooftop photovoltaics and photovoltaics facades with green roofs and green spaces. As solar cell conversion efficiency improves, the environmental impact of photovoltaics is expected to decrease, facilitating their integration into urban environments. The study emphasizes the importance of incorporating water bodies, cool pavements, spaces with high sky-view factors, and effective planning in urban design to maximize resilience benefits. It also highlights the significance of prioritizing mitigation actions in low-income regions and engaging citizens in the development of social photovoltaics positive energy houses, resilient neighbourhoods, and green spaces. By adopting these recommendations, European cities can lead the way in creating climate-neutral urban environments that prioritize clean energy, nature-based solutions, and the overall well-being of residents. The findings underscore the need for a multidisciplinary approach that combines technological innovation, urban planning strategies, and policy frameworks to effectively achieve climate neutrality in European cities.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1865.v1

A Review on Transparent Solar Panels

Rishi Rajesh Mutagekar, Sakshi Anil Kachare, Pratham Satish Babre, Gunjan Dilip Bhirud, Himanshu Nagraj Pendor, Avanti Vasant Shinde

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: transparent solar panels; renewable energy; OPV; DSSC; Perovskite Solar Cells; Thin-Film Silicon; building-integrated photovoltaics; production costs; integration hurdles.

Online: 30 October 2023 (10:11:34 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0110.v2

Rate of Adoption and Determinants of Climates Smartagriculture Adoption Among Small Holder Farmers: The Case of Welmera Woreda, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Mesay Hailu Gudina, Esubalew Abate Alemu

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Climate change; perception; Climate smart agriculture; Adoption

Online: 12 May 2023 (11:31:38 CEST)

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Abstract: Climate change is one of the main barriers for agricultural production and productivity globally. Hence, understanding farmers’ adoption level of CSA practices and determinants is of highly important for policy decisions. Consequently, the study's purpose was to assess adoption level of multiple CSA practices and determinants of climate-smart agriculture practices in the study area. The study was conducted in Welmera Woreda, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. From the Woreda, three kebeles were identified, and 306 respondent farmers were selected. A cross-sectional household survey, focus group discussion, and key informant interviews were used. Multivariate probit model was used to examine adoption determinants of multiple climate-smart agriculture practices. According to the result, Conservation agriculture, integrated soil fertility management, and crop diversification are the most commonly practiced CSA techniques in the study area. Demographic factors result indicated that being male as compared with female farmers, has positive and significant effect on crop diversification and improved livestock feed and feeding practices. Age of farmers significantly and negatively affecting the probability of adoption of improved soil fertility management practices and crop diversification. However, it affects the adoption of agroforestry practices positively and significantly. Based on the result of economic factors, having relatively large farm land size significantly increases the adoption of conservation agriculture, improved soil fertility management, crop diversification, improved livestock feed and feeding practices, and postharvest technology practice. Better farm income increases the likelihood of uptake of improved livestock feed and feeding. Having a large number of livestock positively influences adoption of conservation agriculture and having access to credit services positively influences the implementation of agroforestry, crop diversification, and postharvest technology. In addition, institutional factors such as access to agricultural extension service and training found that significantly and positively influences the adoption of crop diversification; access to participation on farmers’ field day similarly significantly and positively influence the adoption of both conservation agriculture and improved soil fertility management practice. Awareness creation for farmers and experts about climate change and including location specific CSA practices in to agricultural program is crucial.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202104.0380.v1

Sustainability Transition in Established Corporations: Detailing the Role of Technological Innovation

Rahul Patil, Akriti Jain, Anjula Gurtoo

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Sustainability transitions; Transition management; technological innovation

Online: 14 April 2021 (13:51:32 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201811.0556.v2

Smart Systems Implementation in UK Food Manufacturing Companies – A Sustainability Perspective

Andrew Thomas, Claire Haven-Tang, Richard Barton, Rachel Mason-Jones, Mark Francis, Paul Byard

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: food manufacturing; digital hub; sustainability profile; smart systems; survey

Online: 11 December 2018 (07:31:51 CET)

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Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints201811.0157.v1

Earth Observation Actionable Information Supporting Disaster Risk Reduction Efforts in a Sustainable Development Framework

Alberto Lorenzo-Alonso, Marino Palacios, Ángel Utanda

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Disaster Risk Reduction; EO4SD; Official Development Assistance; Actionable Information; World Bank; International Financial Institutions

Online: 7 November 2018 (09:53:46 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.0394.v1

A Comprehensive Review on Nanotechnology (NT) for a Sustainable Development and Future

Rajat Tokas, Laxmi Kant Bhardwaj, Naresh Kumar, Tanu Jindal

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: nanotechnology (NT); Society 5.0; sustainable development; human activities; environment

Online: 6 July 2023 (10:55:27 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0368.v1

Green Buildings and Indoor Air Quality: A Health and Technological Review

M.M.H Khan, Bashir M.T., Muhammad Ali Sikandar, Raid Alrowais, Saad Syed, Nabiha Zahid, Inam Muhammad Abbas, Waqas M. Khan, Ali Zawar

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Green buildings; energy optimization; indoor environmental quality; passive design, low-cost sensors; intelligent calibration models

Online: 4 August 2023 (11:02:06 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201810.0499.v2

The Impact of Urban Inequalities on Monitoring Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals: Methodological Considerations

Philipp Ulbrich, Joao Porto De Albuquerque, Jon Coaffee

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: SDGs; urban inequality; urban governance; inclusive development; participatory geospatial methods; citizen-generated data; data practices; urban indicators

Online: 29 November 2018 (03:16:51 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.1926.v1

Purpureocillium lilacinum for Biocontrol, Bioremediation and Biofertilization

Carlos Henrique Barbosa Santos, Luana Alves De Andrade, Edvan Teciano Frezarin, Luziane Ramos Sales, Everlon Cid Cid Rigobelo

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Sustainability; plant production; fungus; crop production

Online: 26 May 2023 (10:56:35 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0110.v1

Climate Smart Agriculture Practices and Factors Affecting Its Adoption the Case of Welmera Woreda, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Mesay Hailu Gudina, Esubalew Abate Alemu

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Climate change; perception; Climate smart agriculture; Adoption

Online: 3 May 2023 (07:33:34 CEST)

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Abstract: The study's goal was to assess adoption, and determinants of climate-smart agriculture practices in the study area. The study was conducted in Welmera Woreda, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. From the Woreda, three kebeles were identified, and 306 respondent farmers were selected. A cross-sectional household survey, focus group discussion, and key informant interviews were used. Multivariate probit model was used to examine adoption determinants of multiple climate-smart agriculture practices. According to the result, Conservation agriculture, integrated soil fertility management, and crop diversification are the most commonly used CSA practices in the area. Demographic factors result indicated that being male as compared with female farmers, has positive and significant effect on crop diversification and improved livestock feed and feeding practices. Age of farmers significantly and negatively affecting the probability of adoption of improved soil fertility management practices and crop diversification. However, it affects the adoption of agroforestry practices positively and significantly. Based on the result of economic factors, having relatively large farm land size significantly increases the adoption of conservation agriculture, improved soil fertility management, crop diversification, improved livestock feed and feeding practices, and postharvest technology practice. Better farm income increases the likelihood of uptake of improved livestock feed and feeding. Having a large number of livestock positively influences adoption of conservation agriculture and having access to credit services positively influences the implementation of agroforestry, crop diversification, and postharvest technology. In addition, institutional factors such as access to agricultural extension service and training found that significantly and positively influences the adoption of crop diversification; access to participation on farmers’ field day similarly significantly and positively influence the adoption of both conservation agriculture and improved soil fertility management practice. Awareness creation for farmers and experts about climate change and including location specific CSA practices in to agricultural program is crucial.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.1878.v1

An Overview of Microbial Fuel Cell Technology for Sustainable Electricity Production

Wilgince Apollon

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: biolectrochemical system; bioenergy; fuel production; microbial fuel cell

Online: 29 August 2023 (04:33:14 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0502.v1

Assessment of the Potential to use the Expelled Heat Energy from a Typical Data Centre in Ireland for Alternative Farming Methods

Peter Borland, Mary Harty, Kevin P. McDonnell

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: data centre; vertical farming; energy-saving; sustainability; emission reductions; waste heat energy

Online: 18 April 2023 (07:55:16 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202301.0127.v1

Utilizing Homer Power Optimization Software For A Techno-Economic Feasibility, Study of a Sustainable Grid-Connected Design for Urban Electricity in, Khartoum

Zeinab Abdallah Elhassan

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: homer; technoeconomic; urban; sustainable

Online: 6 January 2023 (12:57:55 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0230.v1

Social Sustainability of Raw Rubber Production: A Supply Chain Analysis under Sri Lankan Scenario

Pasan Dunuwila, V.H.L. Rodrigo, Ichiro Daigo, Naohiro Goto

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: social life cycle assessment; crepe rubber; concentrated latex; ribbed smoked sheets; corruption

Online: 5 June 2023 (03:59:09 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1778.v1

The Transition to a Renewable Energy Electric Grid in the Caribbean Island Nation of Antigua and Barbuda

Patrick Hoody, Andrew Chiasson, Robert J. Brecha

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Renewable Energy; Concentrating Solar Power; Hydrogen Storage; Just Transition; Electric Grid; Caribbean

Online: 26 June 2023 (09:59:31 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0422.v1

Mediterranean Plants as Potential Source of Biopesticides: An Overview of Current Research and Future Trends

Regina Fragkouli, Maria Antonopoulou, Elias Asimakis, Alexandra Spyrou, Chariklia Kosma, Anastasios Zotos, George Tsiamis, Angelos Patakas, Vassilios Triantafyllidis

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: biopesticides; plant extracts; essential oils; extraction methods; chemical composition; antimicrobial activity; insecticidal activity; herbicidal activity; alternative agriculture

Online: 4 August 2023 (11:38:20 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1771.v1

Sustainable corn consumption and production in Kazakhstan and the worldwide

Zhansaya Bolatova, Sait Engindeniz

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: corn, corn production, corn consumption, corn trade, corn price.

Online: 26 June 2023 (09:44:01 CEST)

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Working Paper ARTICLE

Current State of Sustainability Reporting: A Case of Public Universities in Western Kenya

Patrick B. Ojera, Collins Otieno Odoyo

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: corporate sustainability reporting; environmental accounting and reporting; public universities; sustainability reporting; CSR

Online: 23 March 2020 (01:10:51 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1786.v1

Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of A Novel Hemp-Based Building Material

Daniela Rivas-Aybar, Michele John, Wahidul Biswas

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: biomaterials; hemp-based materials; life cycle assessment

Online: 26 September 2023 (10:34:28 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202209.0244.v1

Impact of Land System Changes and Extreme Precipitation on Peak Flood Discharge and Sediment Yield in the Upper Jhelum Basin, Kashmir Himalaya

Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Aazim Yousuf

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Soil Erosion; Floods; LULC; KINEROS2; GIS; Remote Sensing

Online: 16 September 2022 (09:23:13 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1085.v1

Decoupling Economic Growth from Carbon Emissions: A Transition towards Low Carbon Energy Systems – a Critical Review

Oluwatoyin Joseph Gbadeyan, Joseph Muthivhi, Linda Z. Linganiso, Nirmala Deenadayalu

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Decoupling; Economic growth; Carbon Emissions; Low carbon; Energy Systems

Online: 20 February 2024 (11:25:17 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0104.v1

Developing a Tool for Calculating the Carbon Footprint in SMEs

Iordanis Eleftheriadis, Evgenia Anagnostopoulou

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Circular Economy; Life Cycle Assessment; Carbon Footprint; Information Systems

Online: 1 June 2023 (15:22:06 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0726.v1

Promoting Sustainable Agricultural Waste Management and Industrial Symbiosis through an Innovative Web Platform

Ioannis Varvaringos, Eva Skourtanioti, Georgios Letsos, Evgenia Rizoudi, Ektoras Makras, Margarita Panagiotopoulou, Sofia Papadaki, Katerina Valta

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: agricultural waste; bio-waste; synergies; web platform; bioeconomy; industrial symbiosis; waste management

Online: 21 April 2023 (13:48:17 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.2094.v1

Solar Energy Success: Mastering the Parameters that Matter

Naseem Ali, Davide Gatti

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: PV; Shading Factor; Heat Island; Agrivoltaic System; Surface Energy Budget

Online: 29 June 2023 (11:25:11 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.0015.v1

A Study on Greenhouse Gas(PFCs) Reduction in Plasma Scrubbers to Realize Carbon Neutrality of Semiconductors and Displays

Bong Jae Lee, Yujin Hwang, Dong Ki Jo, Jongmoon Jeong

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: PFCs; Plasma-wet Scrubber; DRE; By-product

Online: 3 July 2023 (08:26:30 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1003.v1

Study on the Impact of Automotive Noise and Vibration on Human Health and Environment

Mariana Ratiu, Mariana Adriana Prichici, Alexandru Rus, Sanda Bogdan, Mircea Bogdan Tataru

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: automotive; noise; vibration; harshness; human health; environment; sustainability

Online: 15 November 2023 (11:52:15 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0643.v1

Design and Implementation of a Smart Photovoltaic Hydroponic Greenhouse for Sustainable Agriculture in Tunisia

Rym Marouani, Sofiane Khachroumi, Mahamat Chabakata, Salwa Bouadila, Adnane Cherif

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Sustainable agriculture; Smart greenhouse; Hydroponic; Photovoltaic; Field oriented control; IoT

Online: 9 January 2024 (05:17:18 CET)

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Sustainable agriculture has become increasingly important in Tunisia due to the drought that has been affecting the country's climate in recent years. This has become a major threat to the economy, making it necessary to explore alternative methods of agriculture that are more sustainable. Moreover, smart hydroponic cultivation based on renewable energies has become increasingly widespread, promoting the quality and efficiency of agricultural production despite weather parameters variations and global warming. This work aims to create a sustainable agriculture system in Tunisia through the design and implementation of a smart photovoltaic (PV) hydroponic greenhouse. The greenhouse will utilize advanced technology to optimize plant growth and reduce water usage, while also incorporating solar panels to generate renewable energy. The end goal is to create a self-sufficient and eco-friendly agricultural system that can provide fresh produce to local communities year-round. In this work, we are interested to the automation of the hydroponic greenhouse (HG)’s thermal conditioning system based on an asynchronous motor pump and powered by a PV generator. In the first stage, we analyzed the mathematical modeling of a stand-alone PV-HG system that consists of a PV generator, a three-phase inverter, an asynchronous motor pump, and a hydroponic system. After that, we developed a Field Oriented Control based on proportional integral (PI) regulators to adjust the rotation speed of the asynchronous motor pump, which aimed to provide the cooling and heating needs of the plant. The simulation results demonstrated the effectiveness of the proposed system . Additionally, we designed and implemented a smart system based on the internet of things (IoT) to enable remote control of internal and external parameters of the HG. This intelligent solution utilizes sensors, microcontrollers, and other devices and ensures the monitoring and the maintaining of the ideal growing conditions for our plants, guaranteeing that they receive the proper amount of temperature, humidity, and lighting. This type of system can be an invaluable tool for maximizing yields and achieving optimal results. With the right approach and attention to detail, we can create a sustainable and efficient growing environment that will help our plants flourish year-round.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0272.v1

Investigating the Potential Adoption of Product-Service Systems in the Luggage Industry To Promote Sustainability

Donald Wilson, Eleni Iacovidou

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Product-Service System (PSS); Circular economy; Luggage; sustainable travel; sustainable con-sumption; sustainable production

Online: 5 June 2023 (08:30:48 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0143.v1

Resource-Oriented Sanitation: On-Farm Septage Treatment and Nutrient Recycling for Sustainable Agriculture in the Philippine

Carla Mae Jabar Pausta, Michael Angelo Baliwag Promentilla, Alberto Longos Jr., Aileen Huelgas Orbecido, Arnel Bas Beltran, Regina Gador Damalerio, Maria Eda Apple Suplido, Devendra Saroj

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: recovered phosphorus fertiliser (RPF); septage; onsite sanitation system; resource-oriented sanitation system; nutrients

Online: 3 May 2023 (11:19:25 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0817.v1

Digital Agriculture Policies and Strategies for Innovations in the Agrifood Systems: Cases of five West African Countries

Jules DEGILA, Frejus Ariel Kpedetin SODEDJI, Hospice Gerard Gracias AVAKOUDJO, Souand Peace Gloria TAHI, Sèton Calmette Ariane HOUETOHOSSOU, Anne-Carole HONFOGA, Ida Sèmévo TOGNISSE, Achille Ephrem ASSOGBADJO

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Industrial; Revolution; digital; agriculture; smallholder farmers; innovations; Africa

Online: 24 April 2023 (04:13:52 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1343.v1

A Sustainable Supply Chain Management Framework using Industry 4.0 Technologies in the Healthcare Sector: A Comprehensive Review

Kouayep Sonia Carole, Biswajit Mohapatra, Sushanta Tripathy, Deepak Singhal, Moon IL Joo, Hee- Cheol Kim

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Industry 4.0; healthcare; Sustainable Supply Chain Management; Sustainability; literature review; sustainable chain management(scm); Sustainable Supply Chain Management(SSCM)

Online: 22 November 2023 (07:39:52 CET)

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In modern times, sustainability in supply chain management is one of the keys to boosting the performance of the supply chain, and it enables the accomplishment of SSCM. It has been found in recent years that SSCM with assist of industry 4.0 applications, can benefit splendid productivity and efficiency in the supply chain. The numerous industry 4.0 applications that are involved are Artificial intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT) Big Data Analytics (BDA), etc. Industry 4.0 with SSCM has gained a lot of interest from various authors and scholars across the world. Healthcare is one of the most critical sectors due to its importance in handling public health. More recently, the COVID-19 pandemic and other viruses (SARS and Ebola) have highlighted supply chain vulnerabilities that are further mitigated by their lean and globalized structures. Covid-19 underlined the need for supply chain visibility problems within the healthcare sector. When the need for medical supplies became urgent and global distribution was disrupted, companies faced the consequences of needing the technology, systems, and plans in place to correctly predict the onslaught. One report shows that about 94 percent of Fortune 1000 companies reported supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 global outbreak. Existing studies have discussed supply chain issues and the importance of AI in addressing these challenges. AI, like Industry 4.0 in the healthcare supply chain, is proving to be a game-changer. This paper aims to review and present the various aspects of SSCM and industry 4.0 applications to get a comprehensive literature review, which contains the analysis of multiple articles published from 2010-2020. In addition, the various challenges SSCM and industry 4.0 applications face are identified and discussed. Also, the impact of Industry 4.0 and sustainable practices brings together the healthcare supply chain. This study will help in getting a good understanding of the different industry 4.0 technologies that are important for setting up SSCM.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.0906.v1

Waste-to-Hydrogen: A Sustainable Solution for Energy Generation and Waste Management in Nepal

Amarjeet Yadav, Vivek Mani Tripathi, Samim Ali, Adhishree Yadav, Vikas Raghuvanshi, Shazeb Khan, Dr. Vishal Chandra, Pramod Yadav

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Biohydrogen; Energy efficiency; Feasibility study; Sustainability; Renewable fuels; Waste-to-hydrogen

Online: 13 July 2023 (09:20:57 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202303.0516.v1

Microfactory for Valorization of E-waste Plastics (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene, Polycarbonate, and Polypropylene) on Additive Manufacturing Sector

Alejandro Moure Abelenda, Farid Aiouache

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Melt-blend extrusion; 3D filament; brominated flame retardants; solvent extraction; acetone smoothing

Online: 30 March 2023 (02:41:32 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0499.v1

Estimation of Infiltration and Ventilation Rates in an Office Room with 145mm-Diameter Circular Openings using the Occupant-Generated Carbon Dioxide Tracer Gas Method

Hyeonji Seol, Daniel Arztmann, Naree Kim, Alvaro Balderrama

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: natural ventilation; occupant-generated CO2 tracer gas method; ventilation rates; infiltration rates

Online: 18 April 2023 (07:18:27 CEST)

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Natural ventilation in a building is an effective way to achieve acceptable indoor air quality. Ventilation dilutes contaminants such as bio-effluents generated by occupants, substances emitted from building materials, and water vapor generated by occupants' activities. In a building that requires heating and cooling, adequate ventilation is crucial to minimize energy consumption while maintaining healthy indoor air quality. However, measuring the actual magnitude of the ventilation rate, including infiltration through the building envelope and airflow through building openings, is not always feasible. In this study, the occupant-generated carbon dioxide (CO2) tracer gas decay method was applied to estimate the ventilation rates in an office room in Seoul, South Korea, from summer to winter. Using the method, real-time ventilation rates can be calculated by monitoring indoor and outdoor CO2 concentrations without injecting a tracer gas. 145mm-diameter circular openings on the fixed glass were used for natural ventilation in the test room. As a result, firstly, the indoor CO2 concentrations were used as an indicator to evaluate how much the indoor air quality deteriorated when all the windows were closed in an occupied office room compared to international standards for indoor air quality. Moreover, we found out the estimated ventilation rates varied depending on various environmental conditions, even with the same openings for natural ventilation. Considering the indoor and outdoor temperature differences and outdoor wind speeds as the main factors influencing the ventilation rates, we analyzed how they affected the ventilation rates in different seasons of South Korea. When the wind speeds were calm, the temperature difference played as a factor that influences the estimated ventilation rates. On the other hands, when the temperature differences were low, the wind speed was the primary factor. This study raises awareness about the risk of poor indoor air quality in office rooms that could lead to health problems or unpleasant working environments. This study presents an example of estimating the ventilation rates in an existing building. In the same way, the ventilation rate in an existing building can be simply estimated while using the building as usual, and appropriate ventilation strategies for the building can be determined to maintain desired indoor air quality.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.0811.v1

A Comprehensive Evaluation of Heavy Metal Contaminations in Soils of Ohio and West Virginia and Cucurbitaceous Vegetables Grown in Respective Farms and Implications on Human Health

Karthik Chinnannan, Prapooja Somagattu, Hyndavi Yammanuru, Padma Nimmakayala, Umesh K Reddy

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Heavy metals; Vegetables; Contamination; Pollution indicators; Cancer risk; Health risk

Online: 12 July 2023 (11:24:32 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.0151.v1

Sustainability of Urban Parks: Applicable Methodological Framework for a Simple Assessment

Teresa González, Pia Berger, Claudia N. Sánchez, Faezeh Mahichi

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: sustainability; urban parks; green areas; sustainable cities

Online: 4 September 2023 (15:43:52 CEST)

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Urban parks play a pivotal role in fostering the development of sustainable and smart cities, encompassing multifaceted dimensions of environmental, social, and economic significance. To effectively manage these urban parks, it is imperative to undertake an in-depth investigation of their environmental, social, and economic conditions, as well as their level of sustainability. However, there is currently a lack of readily applicable methodologies that comprehensively measure these benefits and provide a sustainability rating for urban parks. In this study, we propose a valuable tool that employs effective and affordable measures for the daily management of these green spaces. Our methodology is rooted in the three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and economic. Within these pillars, we have defined 19 indicators and 50 criteria, enabling a comprehensive assessment of park sustainability. This methodology is developed through the characterization and systematic documentation of the park’s day-to-day operations. To validate our methodology, we present a case study of Cárcamos Park, situated in the state of Guanajuato in Mexico, utilizing accurate operational data collected from January to December 2020. Through this real-life scenario, we demonstrate the high applicability and effectiveness of our methodology. The sustainability assessment of Cárcamos Park reveals a sustainability level of 57%, placing it within the medium sustainability range. Importantly, our methodology can also be incorporated during the design phase of new urban green spaces, offering flexibility and ease of application tailored to the unique characteristics of each park. Park managers can use our procedure and apply it to any park, evaluate their sustainability status and detect areas of opportunity. Our approach provides a comprehensive and practical tool for measuring and improving the sustainability of urban parks. Its simplicity and applicability make it accessible to anyone interested in creating a greener and more sustainable urban environment.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0858.v1

Plant Composition and Species Use in Agroforestry Homegardens in the Eastern Amazon, Brazil

Daniela Pauletto, Lucieta Guerreiro Martorano, Lucas Sérgio De Sousa Lopes, Michelliny Pinheiro de Matos Bentes, Thiago Almeida Vieira, Thiago Gomes de Sousa Oliveira, Verena Santos de Sousa, Ádria Fernandes da Silva, Pricila Da Silva Ferreira de Lima, Aldeize Santos Tribuzy, Iandra Victória Pinto Guimarães

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: agrobiodiversity; agroecosystems; polyculture; home gardens

Online: 12 June 2023 (16:09:23 CEST)

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Agroforestry homegardens are integrated arrangements of common vegetable plants in areas close to residences, which follow a structure similar to that of tropical forests, with the cultivation of multiple species to meet the basic needs of families, such as the provision of food and medicine, as well as ensuring an environment for other family activities. Considering the importance of these environments, this work aimed to address the composition and use of plant species in agroforestry homegardens, in order to support society initiatives and government policies to strengthen the management of natural resources and individual and collective well-being in the region. For this, 119 homegardens were studied in the municipalities of Belterra, Mojuí dos Campos and Santarém, in the state of Pará, in the Brazilian Amazonia, comprising five different zones (peri-urban, urban, floodplain, indigenous land and tourist land), obtaining the data via questionnaires and guided visitation by the residents. A total of 5,323 vegetal individual plants were surveyed, distributed in 188 species and 62 botanical families. The data showed that 80.5% of the individual plants are concentrated in 18.6% of the species, with no significant difference in the average of species per homegarden in the five zones. The predominance of species for food use, primarily fruit-bearing, stands out, showing a possible direction for incentive actions and/or for the ordering of public policies and programs aimed at these spaces. Most homegardens have up to 17 plant species; less than half of homegardens have species intended for medicinal use; and there is percentage parity between native plant species and those of exotic origin, where native plants stand out for shading. Agroforestry homegardens play a crucial role in the conservation and cultivation of species for food purposes, with the cultivation or maintenance of plants based on their various purposes, showing distinct profiles of distribution and choice of species, evidencing their socioeconomic and environmental importance. Thus, it is important that these land use systems are valued, investing financial resources in actions and projects aimed at maintaining and enhancing their benefits for the region.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0018.v1

New Products from Wood Fibre and Their Potential Role in Carbon Sequestration

Michael Jarvis

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: carbon footprint; embodied carbon; biomass; composite materials; material substitution

Online: 1 June 2023 (03:43:38 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1971.v1

The Modern Campus Fails as Pedestrian Space

Michael W. Mehaffy, Nikos A. Salingaros, Alexandros A. Lavdas

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: pedestrian realm; campus design; public space; urban space; path-network; university layout; Christopher Alexander; Jane Jacobs; Visual Attention Software

Online: 31 October 2023 (03:55:42 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0748.v1

Global Citizenship for the Students of Higher Education in the Realization of Sustainable Development Goals

Kübra Akçay, Fahriye Altinay, Zehra Altinay, Gokmen Dağlı, Rustam Shadiev, Mehmet Altinay, Olasile Babatunde Adedoyın, Zübeyde Gökel Okur

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: higher education; sustainable development; globalization; global citizenship

Online: 12 October 2023 (02:11:04 CEST)

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Working Paper ARTICLE

“Straw Hat University” Initiated by “Farmer's Professor”, the Tried & Tested Approach to Alleviate Poverty in China

Yong Tan, Fuangfa Amponstira

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Straw Hat University; Farmer's Professor; Rural Transformation; Targeted poverty alleviation in China

Online: 7 April 2021 (17:40:08 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.0592.v1

Insight into a Steam Explosion Pretreatment of Sugarcane Bagasse for Bioethanol Production

P. Barciela, A. Perez-Vazquez, M. Fraga-Corral, M.A. Prieto

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: steam explosion pretreatment; sugarcane bagasse; lignocellulosic biomass; bioethanol; raw material

Online: 11 September 2023 (05:06:01 CEST)

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Working Paper CONCEPT PAPER

Radioactivity as Sustainable Source of Energy: An Oxymoron or a Nature-Inspired Concept of Resources Management?

Maria Letizia Terranova

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: nuclear batteries; radioactivity; melanins; energy

Online: 29 April 2021 (09:11:17 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.1946.v1

Possible Influence of Brittle Tectonics on the Main Road Network Built in the Central African Environment

Sandra Céleste TCHATO, Blaise Pascal Gounou Pokam, Marthe Mbond Ariane Gweth, Euloge Felix Kayo Pokam, Michel André Pouth Nkoma, Ibrahim Mboumbouo Ngapouth, Yvonne Poufone Koffi, Eliezer Manguelle-Dicoum, Philippe Njandjock Nouck

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Sustainable planning; sustainable monitoring; remote sensing; GIS; lineaments; fault; fracture

Online: 29 August 2023 (10:05:14 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.1351.v1

Ecological Niche Modeling of Invasive Macrophyte (Urochloa subquadripara) and Co-occurrence with Natives

Tayna Sousa Duque, Iasmin Marcella Souza, Débora Sampaio Mendes, Ricardo Siqueira Da Silva, Danielle Piuzana Mucida, Francisca Daniele Da Silva, Daniel Valadão Silva, José Barbosa Dos Santos

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Biological invasion; Eichhornia crassipes; Multicriteria decision making; Salvinia minima; Ten-ner-grass

Online: 19 July 2023 (13:00:46 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0030.v1

Greening Development: Reducing Urban Tree Canopy Loss through Incentives

Elise Willis, Andrew Koeser, Mysha Clarke, Gail Hansen, Deborah Hilbert, Mary Lusk, Lara Roman, Laura Warner

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: By-laws; Construction; Ordinance; Regulations; Tradeoffs; Tree preservation

Online: 2 October 2023 (04:00:11 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202302.0019.v1

Approach to Applying Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in Community Enterprise Management towards Sustainability

Jakret Mettathamrong, Phetphrairin Upping, Somchad Deeudom

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: sufficiency economy philosophy; community enterprises; sustainability

Online: 2 February 2023 (01:52:25 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0313.v1

Energy Efficient Electric Cooking and Sustainable Energy Transitions

Nigel Scott, Matthew Leach, Will Clements

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: cooking; modern energy; electric pressure cooker; induction; energy transition; low and middle income countries

Online: 3 August 2023 (10:05:20 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.1513.v1

In-situ Evaluation of Different CAM Plants as Plant Microbial Fuel Cells for Recovery Energy in Atacama Desert

Felipe M. Galleguillos Madrid, Norman Toro, Ingrid Jamett, Gilda Carrasco, Sergio Carvajal, Edward Fuentealba, Sebastián Salazar - Avalos, Douglas Olivares, Carlos Portillo, Alvaro Soliz, Luis Caceres, Mauricio Trigo

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: plant microbial fuel cell (PMFC); CAM plant; Atacama Desert; solar energy; environmental engineering; sustainability

Online: 22 August 2023 (07:23:15 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1860.v1

Virtual Reality as a Catalyst in Advancing Inclusive Design for Social and Cultural Sustainability in Architecture

Athanasius Johnson

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: virtual reality; architectural design; social sustainability; cultural sustainability; inclusive design; diversity; cultural sensitivity; empathy

Online: 28 September 2023 (04:30:01 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.1583.v1

Environmental Resilience Technology: Sustainable Solutions Using Value-Added Analytics in a Changing World

E. Natasha Stavros, Caroline Gezon, Lise St Denis, Virginia Iglesias, Christina Zapata, Michael Byrne, Laurel Cooper, Maxwell Cook, Ethan Doyle, Jilmarie Stephens, Mario Tapia, Ty Tuff, Evan Thomas, SJ Maxted, Rana Sen, Jennifer K. Balch

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: innovation; commercialization; decision making; human centered design; information technology; data analytics; resilience; environment

Online: 24 July 2023 (09:36:17 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0895.v1

Biogas Plants: Fundamentals, Operation and Prospects

Gulnar Gadirli, Agnieszka A. Pilarska, Jacek Dach, Krzysztof Pilarski, Alicja Kolasa-Więcek, Klaudia Borowiak

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: biogas plans; anaerobic digestion; feedstock sustainable energy; prospects and barriers

Online: 14 November 2023 (09:38:05 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.2144.v1

The Circular Economy Transition in Australia: Nuanced Circular Intermediary Accounts of Mainstream Green Growth Claims

Gavin Melles

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: circular economy; circular society; Australia; intermediary

Online: 31 August 2023 (07:15:59 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.1017.v1

Review of Nature-Based Echo-Hydraulic Aqua-Forest Technology for Coastal Resilience and Sea Level Rise Climate-Induced Adaptation

Oladokun Sulaiman Olanrewaju, Unberto Lazzaro

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: nature-based solution; seaweed; seagrass; platform; coastal protection

Online: 14 August 2023 (10:03:59 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.2089.v1

Life Cycle Assessment Method for Avoided Impact Enabled by Specific Digital ICT Services

Anders S.G. Andrae

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: avoided impact; digital; ICT services; life cycle assessment

Online: 1 November 2023 (03:50:13 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1571.v1

Digital Traceability in Agri-Food Supply Chains: A Comparative Analysis of OECD Member Countries

Sylvain Charlebois, Noor Latif, Ibrahim Ilahi

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: digital traceability; food safety; oecd; technology; blockchain

Online: 27 February 2024 (16:04:34 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.0424.v1

Sustainability Assessment of Highly Fluorescent Carbon Dots Derived from Eucalyptus Leaves

Archana Johny, Luís Silva, Carlos Pereirs, Joaquim C. G. Esteves da Silva

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Carbon dots; green synthesis; biomass; eucalyptus leaves; high quantum yield; life cycle assessment

Online: 6 July 2023 (11:37:02 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0706.v1

Solar Business in an Oil-Rich Country? A Socio-technical Investigation of Solar PV Businesses in Iran

Leila Aghlimoghadam

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: solar business; solar PV; social acceptance; energy transition; oil-rich country; Iran

Online: 21 April 2023 (09:49:31 CEST)

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Taking a socio-technical perspective, I focus on solar businesses (niche market actors) in Iran. As one of the key stakeholder groups whose business prosperity is tied to the development of solar PV, they play a crucial role in accelerating the energy transition. Given the incumbent fossil-based electricity sector in Iran and the least enabling policies, I am first interested to find (i) the main drivers and barriers of solar businesses; and (ii) the roles these solar businesses play in bringing solar PV deployment forward in Iran. I collected the data via 20 semi-structured interviews with solar businesses in Golestan, Guilan, Tehran, Khorasan Razavi, and Eastern Azerbaijan Provinces in Iran. Taking an inductive approach, I considered sustainability transition and social acceptance theories as sensitising concepts to investigate common and specific points of solar business acceptance in Iran. I find ecological awareness, belief in intergenerational justice, and willingness to innovate, as the main intrinsic drivers and socioeconomic opportunity and tackling the energy imbalance as extrinsic drivers; while the lack of a common vision with the energy governors, and the low knowledge of solar PV among the customers, escalating prices, and challenges to accessing good quality solar equipment are the most prior obstacles. Moreover, I understand educating people, driving the innovative deployment of solar PV, and facilitating the diffusion of it, as the major roles of solar businesses in Iran. I find that the sustainability transition literature overlooked the key role of solar businesses specially in fossil-based and developing economies. My findings suggest that the positive intrinsic mechanisms among the solar businesses, in combination with better-enabling policy frameworks and external factors, like lifting the sanctions and joining the global energy market, climate change mitigation commitments and standards, can help solar businesspeople to lead and accelerate solar PV development in Iran.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0394.v1

Parametric Optimization Analysis of Pinwheel and Savonius Drag-Dominant Tidal Turbines Performance with Moment Balancing Method

Yixiao Zhang, Eddie YK Ng, Mittal Shivansh

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Drag-Dominant Tidal Turbine; Computational Sustainability; Turbomachinery Moment Analysis; Savonius; Pinwheel

Online: 6 June 2023 (07:15:46 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.2044.v1

Sustainability and Green Lean Based on Whole Life Cycle Assessment of Meat-containing and Meat-free Products

Viktoria Mannheim, Judit Lovasné Avató

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: sustainability; green lean; life cycle assessment; environmental impacts; statistical methods; sustainability assessment model; GreenCycLEAN

Online: 28 June 2023 (13:50:20 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1718.v1

An Overview of Artificial Intelligence Application for Optimal Control of Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Process

Jian Tang, Tianzheng Wang, Heng Xia, Canlin Cui

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Municipal solid waste incineration; Optimal control; Artificial intelligence; Modeling; Control; Optimization; Maintenance

Online: 24 January 2024 (09:29:25 CET)

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Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0472.v1

Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence Medical Waste Classification System and Method

Pao-Ju Chen, Wei-Kai Liou

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: medical waste; classified environmental protection signs; augmented reality; artificial intelligence identification technology

Online: 8 November 2023 (01:33:50 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1830.v1

Tomato and Pepper Seeds as Pathways for the Dissemination of Phytopathogenic Bacteria: A Constant Challenge for the Seed Industry and the Sustainability of Crop Production

Bekri Xhemali, Davide Giovanardi, Enrico Biondi, Emilio Stefani

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Seed-borne bacteria; seed health; seed testing; seed disinfection; sustainable agriculture

Online: 26 January 2024 (01:56:37 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.2010.v1

SPI and SPEI Drought Assessment and Prediction Using TBATS and ARIMA Models: Observations Versus CSIC & CMIP6-ssp126 Projections

Nivin Abdelrahim Hasan, Yang Dongkai, Fayha Al-Shibli

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: SPI; SPEI; CSIC; CMIP6 ssp126; MK Test; Amman Zarqa Basin-Jordan; drought forecast; forecast models

Online: 30 August 2023 (08:10:45 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202211.0502.v1

GIS and SDM-based Methodology for Resource Optimisation: Feasibility Study for Citrus in Mediterranean Area

Giuseppe Antonio Catalano, Federico Maci, Provvidenza Rita D’Urso, Claudia Arcidiacono

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Vistrails-SAHM software; citrus; spatial distribution; probability of presence; Mediterranean climate; predictor layers

Online: 28 November 2022 (08:10:50 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0277.v2

A Quantitative Poisitive Energy District Definition with Contextual Targets

Simon Schneider, Thomas Zelger, David Sengl, José Baptista

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Positive energy districts; PED definition; Context Factors; energy balance assessment

Online: 27 April 2023 (02:54:32 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1739.v1

Insights into Pyrolysis Kinetic, Thermodynamics, and Reaction Mechanism of Wheat Straw for Its Bioenergy Potential

Jialiu Lei, Xiaofeng Ye, Han Wang, Dongnan Zhao

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: pyrolysis behavior; thermogravimetric analysis; kinetics and thermodynamics; reaction mechanism; wheat straw

Online: 26 June 2023 (05:05:09 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1538.v1

Short-Term Solar Irradiance Prediction with a Hybrid Ensemble Model using EUMETSAT Satellite Images

Jayesh Thaker, Robert Höller, Mufaddal Kapasi

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: PV power forecasting; deterministic forecast; machine learning; deep learning; satellite forecast, ensemble models; solar; clear sky index, short-term forecast, NWP

Online: 23 November 2023 (13:39:39 CET)

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Accurate short-term solar irradiance forecasting is crucial for the efficient operation of solar energy driven photovoltaic (PV) power plants. In this research, we introduce a novel hybrid ensemble forecasting model that amalgamates the strengths of machine learning tree-based models and deep learning neuron-based models. The hybrid ensemble model integrates the interpretability of tree-based models with the capacity of neuron-based models to capture complex temporal dependencies within solar irradiance data. Furthermore, stacking and voting ensemble strategies are employed to harness the collective strengths of these models, significantly enhancing prediction accuracy. This integrated methodology is enhanced by incorporating pixels from satellite images provided by the European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT). These pixels are converted into structured data arrays and employed as exogenous inputs in the algorithm. The primary objective of this study is to improve the accuracy of short-term solar irradiance predictions, spanning a forecast horizon up to 6 hours ahead. The incorporation of EUMETSAT satellite image pixels data enables the model to extract valuable spatial and temporal information, thus enhancing the overall forecasting precision. This research also includes detailed analysis of the derivation of GHI using satellite images. The study was carried out and the models tested across three distinct locations in Austria. A detailed comparative analysis was carried out for traditional Satellite (SAT) and Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) models with hybrid models. Our findings demonstrate a higher skill score for all of the approaches compared to smart persistent model and consistently highlight the superiority of the hybrid ensemble model for short-term prediction window of 1 to 6 hours. This research underscores the potential for enhanced accuracy of the hybrid approach to advance short-term solar irradiance forecasting, emphasizing its effectiveness at understanding the intricate interplay of the meteorological variables affecting solar energy generation worldwide. The results of this investigation carry noteworthy implications for advancing solar energy systems, thereby supporting the sustainable integration of renewable energy sources into the electrical grid.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.1763.v1

Energy Audit as an Instrument to Tackle Internal Barriers to Energy Efficiency: Lessons from Moroccan Industrial Firms

Mehdi Bensouda

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Energy Efficiency; Energy Audit; Internal barriers; Competing interests; Lack of information; Low technical competence

Online: 25 May 2023 (08:06:12 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.1406.v1

Pesticide Application as a Risk Factor/Behaviour for Workers’ Health: A Systematic Review

Andreia Moreira, Manuela Vieira da Silva

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: behaviour, pesticides, food safety, environmental and occupational exposure, agricultural workers.

Online: 22 August 2023 (09:42:29 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0450.v1

Graph-Based Deep Learning Model for Forecasting Chloride Concentration in Urban Streams to Protect Salt-Vulnerable Areas

Victor Oliveira Santos, Paulo Alexandre Costa Rocha, Bahram Gharabaghi, Jesse Van Griensven Thé

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: pollution; Credit River; machine learning; graph neural networks; SHAP analysis

Online: 7 August 2023 (11:36:35 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0126.v1

Assessment Methodology for Calculating Environmental Indicators in the Production of Metal Parts based on the Wire and Arc Manufacturing Method (WAAM)

Brunna Mothé Mattos, João da Cruz Payão Filho, Claudinei de Souza Guimarães

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: environmental indicators; wire and arc additive manufacturing; life cycle assessment; atmospheric emission; carbon footprint; energy demand; sustainable development

Online: 2 November 2023 (06:11:06 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.1341.v1

Optimization of Thermodynamic Parameters of the Biological Hydrogen Methanation in a Trickle-Bed Reactor for the Conditioning of Biogas to Biomethane

Elena Holl, Anastasia Oskina, Urs Baier, Andreas Lemmer

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Biological methanation; trickle-bed reactor; biogas upgrading; high pressure; biomethane; optimization of thermodynamic parameters

Online: 18 May 2023 (11:08:13 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0560.v1

Energy Efficiency and Environmental Benefits of Waste Heat Recovery Technologies in Fishmeal Production Plants: A Case Study in Vietnam

Tra Van Tung, Nguyen Thi To Nga, Huu Tap Van, Tran Hai Vu, Ksawery Kuligowski, Adam Cenian, Nguyen Quang Tuan, Phuoc-Cuong Le, Quoc Ba Tran

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: waste heat recovery technologies; specific energy consumption (SEC),; fish meal production; , energy efficiency practices; environmental sustainability

Online: 8 August 2023 (11:09:45 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0471.v1

Reflecting Regional Conditions in Circular Bioeconomy Scenarios: A Multi-criteria Approach for Matching Technologies and Regions

Almut Güldemund, Vanessa Zeller

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: circular bioeconomy; CBE; regional; transition; technology scenario; success criteria; barrier & driver; social acceptance; biomass supply chain

Online: 8 February 2024 (07:34:33 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1303.v1

Spatial Distribution and Driving Mechanisms of Rural Settlements in the Shiyang River Basin, Western China

Kaiming Li, Min Wang, Wenbin Hou, Fuyuan Gao, Baicui Xu, Jianjun Zeng, Dongyu Jia, Jun Li

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: rural settlement; spatial distribution; Shiyang River Basin; arid area

Online: 19 June 2023 (05:38:57 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.1618.v1

Investigating Anaerobic Digestion of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes) Sourced from Hartbeesport Dam in South Africa

Charles Rashama, Trevor S Malambo, Riann Christian, Tonderayi S Matambo

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: water hyacinth; cow manure; codigestion; biomethane potential; biofertilizer manure

Online: 23 May 2023 (08:19:27 CEST)

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The biodegradability of water hyacinth for biogas and biofertiliser production was studied under mesophilic conditions. The effects of water hyacinth pre-treatments were also included in this investigation. It was found that water hyacinth has a low biodegradability of 27% when monodigested while at a 3:1 ratio with cow manure, the biodegradability increases to 46%. At this elevated biodegradability, the water hyacinth biomethane potential was 185 LCH4/kgVS, while that of cow manure was 216 LCH4/kgVS. The Gompertz kinetic model had superior parameters than the Logistic model for most of the water hyacinth-cow manure combined substrate digestion. Based on the Gompertz model, the lag phase and daily maximum methane production rate were 5.5 days and 22.9 ml /day respectively for the 3:1 codigestion (R2 of 0.99). These values were 6.7 days and 15.2 ml/day respectively, in the case of water hyacinth monodigestion (R2 = 0.996). The dominant microbial species detected in the digestates were Bacteroidetes and Proteobacteria. A few microbial species were indigenous to water hyacinth but a more diverse consortia which is key to efficient substrate biodegradation, came from cow manure. The digestate contained ammonium nitrogen at 68 mg/kg with phosphorous and potassium at 73 and 424 mg/kg respectively. Nitrogen was lower but phosphorous and pottasium were comparable to previously studied digestates of other substrates. Only water hyacinth pretreated through aerobic composting proved to unlock a higher methane yield that matched a 3:1 codigestion with cow manure. Other pretreatments induced better biodegradation performance than that observed on untreated water hyacinth but this improvements were not as good as that of the 3:1 codigestion scheme. It was concluded that water hyacinth sourced from the Hartbeespoort dam, could be treated through anaerobic digestion to recover biogas and biofertilizer. However, more experiments are required to fully understand and harness the optimisation opportunities available in applying this technology to manage water hyacinth.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.1229.v1

Decision Support Systems in Silvicultural Practices and the Essential Prioritization of Ecosystem Services: A Review

Neelesh Yadav, Shrey Rakholia, Reuven Yosef

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Decision Support System; Climate Resilience; Ecosystem Services; Deep Neural Networks; Sustainability

Online: 18 December 2023 (10:44:48 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.1241.v1

Comprehensive Evaluation of the Environmental Footprint across Energy Sources: Toward Sustainable Solutions

Amaya Kavya, Seema Yadav

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: energy sources; environmental impacts; sustainability; renewable energy; fossil fuels; nuclear power; biomass

Online: 18 December 2023 (06:18:09 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1926.v1

Combined Potential of Quarry Waste Fines and Eggshells for the Hydrothermal Synthesis of Tobermorite at Varying Cement Content

Shem Quiawan Saldia, Hernando P. Bacosa, Maria Cristina Vegafria, Joshua B. Zoleta, Naoki Hiroyoshi, Christian Dagunsa Calleno, Wilyneth Sindico Cantong, Ephraim Ibarra, Maricar Aguilos, Ruben F Amparado

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: eggshells; hydrothermal synthesis; quarry waste fines; tobermorite

Online: 30 November 2023 (04:19:46 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1046.v1

Life Cycle Assessment in Flange Part Production Comparing Wire and Arc Additive Manufacturing Method (WAAM) and Conventional Manufacturing in Terms of Energy Consumption, Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Solid Waste Generation

Brunna Mothé Mattos, João da Cruz Payão Filho, Claudinei de Souza Guimarães

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Wire and Arc Additive Manufacturing; Life Cycle Assessment; carbon footprint; solid waste; greenhouse gas emissions; energy consumption; environmental impact; sustainable development

Online: 17 October 2023 (12:02:04 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0290.v1

Energy Production from Pv Systems Located in Poland Based on Solar Irradiation Data Obtained from PVGIS

Jurand Bień, Beata Bień

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: energy generation; solar irradiance; Poland; PV system power output; PVGIS dataset

Online: 4 January 2024 (07:25:54 CET)

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