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The refurbishment of industrial heritage structures offers economic benefits and provides future generations with an insight into the industrial history of cities. However, industrial heritage projects possess unique attributes and risks, and the procedures for restoring, renovating, and converting these structures differ from those of other construction projects and their impacts to society. From the view of Social Impact Management, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO/DIS 14001 and similar standards directly related with the sustainability. However, the design and method of construction are also important not only for workers’ safety but also public health and safety. For a holistic view Building Information Modeling provides us to gather information to reduce these concerns. This short communication covers societal impacts of a recently completed project in Germany that titled as Building Information Modeling (BIM) based sustainability, facility management and design for safety of industrial heritage buildings restoration/renovation projects and tries to put forward health and safety risks of Gasholder Restoration Projects to workers as well as to public during the project and after the completion by the aid of on site observations and expert panel discussions.

This contribution presents initial efforts to respond to the question: How do qualitative futuring methods enhance the design of participatory processes for regional and urban planning? This work makes use of futuring approaches and methods to help build individual and collective futures literacy. Doing so enables communities and their administrations to design, plan, construct, and develop the built environments for which they strive. We present efforts to develop and refine a qualitative (interactive) form of a futuring method called Future Synthesizer in community and classroom contexts. Future Synthesizer is premised on the communicative and collaborative potential generated when many sources of knowledge are represented and articulated by diverse stakeholders. The method facilitates the communicative structuring of interactive and strategic discussions between stakeholders through temporally ordered exchanges that link diverse forms of knowledge at participatory events. By integrating interactive and haptic components, our method helps participants articulate, illustrate, and negotiate the (inter)actions required to solve the complex problems brought to light through regional and urban planning processes. The efforts behind Future Synthesizer show potential to enhance future-oriented learning in a range of settings. However, since our experiences are in progress, there is much potential to develop the research in this contribution.

The short communication reports on the methodologies and societal implications of a research project based on learning, development and changing identity for participants (students and 'service users') within a BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy programme module of study. Focus is placed upon co-production within a participatory approach based on the processes of creativity and open dialogue proposed by the theoretical physicist, David Bohm.

This study reflects the results of a project that set out to answer the question: Can a strategy be developed for cities to use city diplomacy activities in a way that benefits the city and its citizens? In order to answer this question, the city diplomacy activities of 30 metropolitan municipalities in Turkey between 2010 and 2021 were subjected to content analysis and topics and objectives code headings were determined. The results provide a basis for explaining the social impact of cities' city diplomacy activities by revealing which issues and objectives they focus on.

In response to the pressing need to improve epidemic preparedness, this paper presents the development and application of EPISOS, a project designed to improve the timeliness, completeness, and accessibility of epidemiological data. Through EPISOS, we have created a dynamic, cross-sectoral collaborative framework that supports the detection, monitoring, and risk assessment of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases across Europe. This initiative not only addresses the challenges of standardizing data quality and resource availability, but also promotes equity in data access and use. The paper critically analyzes the difficulties encountered in these areas and outlines effective strategies for leveraging open science to strengthen public health responses. Integrating real-world examples, we illustrate the practical impact and potential of EPISOS in promoting scientific collaboration and transparency during health crises.

This study explores the dynamics between technological advancements, educational reforms, and their consequent impact on the labor market in Chile over 1980–2018 reported by Campos-González and Balcombe (2024). The authors analyze the evolution of the skill premium in response to significant policy changes and global technological trends revealing a pivotal shift in the Chilean labor market: the transition from a technology-driven phase, where rapid technological advancements heightened the demand for skilled labor in the pre-2000 period, to an education-driven phase post-2000, marked by comprehensive educational reforms. These reforms effectively increased the supply of educated workers, leading to the stabilization, and posterior decrease of the skill premium. The authors contribute to the broader understanding of how nations can navigate the challenges posed by the digital age, providing valuable insights for policymakers and educators in fostering equitable and sustainable economic growth. The study’s findings are particularly relevant to emerging economies undergoing similar transitions, offering a framework for policy formulation that synchronizes educational advancements with technological progress to ensure inclusive economic development.

The main purpose of this study was to evaluate anthropogenic factors and ecological health status of the forest ecosystems in the north Shewa zone (NSZ), Ethiopia. Tree cutting, grazing, cultivation, and fires were the major anthropogenic factors that led to deforestation and loss of biodiversity. The ecological analysis showed that the sites of Mehal-Wonz, Mehal-Tsebel, and Abogedam forests were very heavily disturbed, while Debdebo and Zego forests were heavily and moderately disturbed, respectively, implying the severe degradation of most forests in NSZ. Therefore, to restore the degraded forest areas of the zone, in-situ and ex-situ community-based conservation strategies were recommended.

Exploring the dark side of global commerce, this article considers shipping a relevant cause of environmental pollution, particularly in coastal regions, where haze threatens human health and pollutes our air. Despite this crisis, the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) climate protection strategies offer hope for a cleaner future. The IMO promotes several options to improve vessel efficiency and reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Collaboration among stakeholders is vital in steering the shipping industry toward a sustainable future.