Pub Date : 2025-12-19DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.101610
Fernando García-Ávila , Marco Rojas-Yanzaguano , Angel Roldán-Lata , Lorgio Valdiviezo-Gonzales , Emigdio Alfaro-Paredes , Alex Avilés-Añazco
Ineffective management of water recharge areas leads to environmental degradation and decreased water quality, affecting both ecosystems and local communities. This study evaluated adaptive water resource management strategies as key to conservation and sustainability in these areas. A systematic review was conducted using the Scopus database, applying the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) statement for identifying and selecting relevant articles that addressed the research questions. Reforestation and agroecological management practices were found to be effective for improving water quality in water recharge areas. These practices significantly reduced contaminants such as nitrates and phosphates, contributing to the sustainability of aquatic ecosystems. Furthermore, key factors that influence the effectiveness of these interventions were identified, including the participation of local communities, continuous monitoring of water resources, and environmental education. Finally, recommendations are provided for future research and management practices that integrate local community engagement and approaches based on technical and economic assessments, in order to maximize the positive impact on water quality and ecosystem resilience.
对回灌区管理不力导致环境退化和水质下降，影响到生态系统和当地社区。本研究评估了适应性水资源管理策略是这些地区保护和可持续发展的关键。使用Scopus数据库进行系统评价，应用PRISMA （Preferred Reporting Items for systematic Reviews and meta - analysis）声明来识别和选择解决研究问题的相关文章。重新造林和农业生态管理措施被发现对改善回灌地区的水质是有效的。这些做法大大减少了硝酸盐和磷酸盐等污染物，有助于水生生态系统的可持续性。此外，还确定了影响这些干预措施有效性的关键因素，包括地方社区的参与、对水资源的持续监测和环境教育。最后，为未来的研究和管理实践提供了建议，这些研究和管理实践应结合当地社区的参与和基于技术和经济评估的方法，以最大限度地提高对水质和生态系统恢复力的积极影响。
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Pub Date : 2025-12-19DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.101613
Abeeb Babatunde Omotoso , Abiodun Olusola Omotayo
Climate change poses a growing threat to agricultural livelihoods, particularly for smallholder farmers who face reduced productivity and income. This study examines the complementarities among climate change adaptation strategies (CCAS) and their impact on net farm income (a proxy for productivity) among smallholder maize farmers in South Africa. Using a multistage sampling technique, data were collected from farmers across 30 villages. Analytical methods included the Multivariate Probit (MVP) model to assess the determinants and complementarities of CCAS, the Endogenous Switching Regression Model (ESRM) to estimate the impact of CCAS on farm income, and the Negative Binomial Regression Model (NBRM) to capture count data characteristics. The results reveal that 73 % of household heads were married, with an average age, household size, and farm size of 45 years, 4 persons, and 3.26 hectares, respectively. These demographics suggest a relatively mature and stable farming population, influencing adaptation decisions. The ESRM findings indicate that household size (β = -0.227; p < 0.05), educational level (β = 0.819; p < 0.01), and farm size (β = 0.101; p < 0.01) significantly affect CCAS adoption. Adopters of CCAS realized a significant increase in net farm income (approximately $3689.19 per hectare), highlighting the economic gains from adaptation. The study concludes that smallholder productivity is significantly influenced by both the type and combination of adaptation strategies, which are shaped by socioeconomic and institutional factors. Policies that enhance education, extension services, and credit access while promoting integrated adaptation strategies are essential to bolster smallholder resilience and ensure sustainable food systems amid ongoing climate variability.
气候变化对农业生计构成越来越大的威胁，特别是对生产力和收入下降的小农。本研究考察了气候变化适应战略（CCAS）之间的互补性及其对南非玉米小农净收入（生产力的代表）的影响。采用多阶段抽样技术，从30个村庄的农民中收集数据。分析方法包括多元概率（MVP）模型来评估CCAS的决定因素和互补性，内生转换回归模型（ESRM）来评估CCAS对农业收入的影响，负二项回归模型（NBRM）来捕捉计数数据特征。结果显示，73%的户主已婚，平均年龄为45岁，平均户数为4人，平均农场面积为3.26公顷。这些人口统计数据表明，农业人口相对成熟和稳定，影响了适应决策。ESRM结果表明，家庭规模（β = -0.227; p < 0.05）、教育水平（β = 0.819; p < 0.01）和农场规模（β = 0.101; p < 0.01）显著影响CCAS的采用。采用CCAS的农户实现了农场净收入的显著增加（每公顷约3689.19美元），突出了适应带来的经济收益。研究认为，适应策略的类型和组合对小农生产力有显著影响，而适应策略的类型和组合受社会经济和制度因素的影响。在促进综合适应战略的同时，加强教育、推广服务和信贷获取的政策对于增强小农的抵御能力和确保在持续的气候变化中实现可持续粮食系统至关重要。
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Pub Date : 2025-12-19DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.101604
Tengda Zhang , Baogui Xin , Wei Peng , Ernesto D.R. Santibanez Gonzalez , Muhammad Umar
The socio-energetic resilience such as alleviating energy poverty and improving resident health, as well as the eco-digital synergy between environmental regulations and digital economy, are crucial for sustainable development and social equity. This longitudinal study examines the synergistic effects of eco-digital transformations on socio-energetic resilience in China. Utilizing panel data from the 2012–2022 China Family Panel Studies (CFPS), we investigate how the convergence of environmental governance and digital economy addresses the interlinked challenges of household energy vulnerability and resident well-being. Our findings demonstrate that eco-digital synergy significantly enhances socio-energetic resilience by alleviating energy poverty and improving both physical and mental health outcomes among residents. Two primary mechanisms are identified: optimizing energy consumption structures and advancing a green digital economy. Notably, the impact varies across socioeconomic groups, with more pronounced benefits observed in disadvantaged populations. This research contributes to the literature by adopting a multidimensional approach to policy analysis, exploring the combined effects of ecological initiatives and digital transformation on socio-energetic resilience over time. It also provides insights into differential impacts across demographic segments, offering valuable guidance for targeted policy interventions. The study underscores the importance of integrated strategies for vulnerable households and highlights the potential of eco-digital synergy in fostering socio-energetic resilience and promoting energy justice within China's rapid multidimensional transformations.
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Agroecology lays on well-established agronomic principles that are universal: endogenous soil fertility, plant nutrition in water and mineral nutrients, and crop protection against plant bio-aggressors, all ensured as much as possible by the biological activity in the cultivated ecosystem. However, their implementation must be adapted to the pedo-climatic and socio-economic contexts of each farm. A variety of tools exist to evaluate a farm’s agroecological level and monitor its progression, often with a main objective of pedagogy. In parallel, downstream corporations engaged in the agroecological transition impose on their suppliers’ specifications or certification labels often based on means, ill-adapted to the context of farms, and sometimes at odds with the agronomic principles underlying agroecology.
To bridge this major gap between agronomic evaluation and economical valorization, and thus allow for a massive scale-up of agroecology in the field, there is a need for a tool that i) relies on a solid agronomic basis and integrates the key principles of agroecology; ii) does not impose means but sets goals that can be achieved in different technical ways; and iii) allows for direct economical valorization in the supply chain.
We present here a new agronomic tool that has been developed to meet these three objectives: the Regeneration Index. After presenting the Regeneration Index’s co-construction process, the details of its indicators and their scientific foundation, we enlighten with a case study the relevance of the Regeneration Index to reconcile actors of supply chains around a robust agronomic core in complementarity with environmental certifications.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-19DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.101616
Ramamohana Reddy Bellum , Habibunnisa Syed , M V Rajesh , Chava Venkatesh , Chereddy Sonali Sri Durga , Mukkala Priyanka
Geopolymers reveal similarities with Portland cement concrete but excel in high-temperature, high-corrosion environments. However, they face challenges like shrinkage and brittleness, limiting their use. Fiber reinforcement is commonly used to address brittleness while preserving strength in geopolymer systems, but comprehensive studies on integrating natural fibers are still lacking. This paper examines the effects of Wrightia Tinctoria Seed Fibers (WTSFs) and coconut coir fibers (CCF) on the mechanical properties of geopolymer composites at ambient temperature. Adding 2% WTSFs improved both mechanical and microstructural properties. The 28-day flexural strength increased by 36.55% with CCF and 59.65% with WTSFs compared to fiber-free composites.
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Achieving SDG 7.1.2 is critical for the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda. This has suffered greater setbacks in the global south. The study uses the household energy database and the Indian residential energy survey to review India’s clean cooking energy status and trends. Using a modelling approach, approximate estimates of the primary use of different cooking fuel categories studied were provided up to 2050. The analysis considers the regional differences and cooking fuel categories from 1990 to 2030. This was correlated with the country's policies and interventions relating to cooking fuels. The results show India has made significant progress in increasing the proportion of the population primarily using clean fuels and technologies for cooking in recent years. The latest rate shows that 74.5% of the Indian population primarily uses clean cooking fuels in 2022. A considerable disparity in the primary use of clean cooking energy persists between urban and rural India, with a much larger population residing in rural areas. Model projections under business-as-usual indicate that although the primary use of clean cooking fuels increases steadily, approximately 178.35 million, 73.82 million, and 37.2 million people in rural India will continue to rely primarily on polluting cooking fuels by 2030, 2040, and 2050, respectively. Despite various progress, interventions, and policies by the government, India faces challenges in meeting its cooking energy demand. The study suggested pathways towards achieving the goal in India.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-16DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.101585
Richard Osei Agjei
Tick-borne diseases (TBDs) pose a growing threat to public health and economic stability in Ghana, particularly in communities that rely heavily on livestock. However, the extent and focus of research on the economic impact of TBDs remain unclear. This study examines the research landscape on the economic implications of tick-borne pathogens and diseases in Ghana from 2004 to 2024. Published articles were retrieved from the Web of Science database using keywords related to ‘ticks’, ‘tick-borne’, ‘pathogens’, and ‘Ghana’. The retrieved data were analyzed using the Bibliometrix R package, and visualization of networks and thematic structures was conducted using VOSviewer software (version 1.6.18). VOSviewer software was employed to visualize co-authorship networks, citation patterns, keyword co-occurrences, and thematic clusters. Descriptive statistics were used to assess trends in publication output over time.
Results showed an increasing trend in publications since 2019, with prominent contributions from authors affiliated with the University of Ghana. Major research clusters focused on pathogens such as Anaplasma and Babesia and their economic impacts on livestock productivity. The results indicate a steady increase in scholarly publications over the past two decades, with a growing emphasis on the economic burden of TBDs, particularly in livestock-rearing populations. Major thematic areas identified include economic losses from livestock morbidity and mortality, pathogen transmission, and disease control strategies. Research collaboration is concentrated within a small number of academic institutions, with minimal engagement from government and international partners. Significant gaps persist, particularly in cost-effective interventions and sustainable tick control practices.
The study highlights the need for a more coordinated and comprehensive research agenda that addresses the economic aspects of TBDs in Ghana. Strengthening partnerships between academia, governmental institutions, and non-governmental organizations is critical for generating relevant evidence to inform policy. Such collaboration can facilitate the development of targeted, cost-effective strategies to reduce economic losses and improve public health resilience in regions affected by ticks.
蜱传疾病对加纳的公共卫生和经济稳定构成日益严重的威胁，特别是在严重依赖牲畜的社区。然而，对tbd经济影响的研究范围和重点仍不清楚。本研究考察了2004年至2024年加纳蜱传病原体和疾病的经济影响的研究概况。使用与“蜱虫”、“蜱虫传播”、“病原体”和“加纳”相关的关键词从Web of Science数据库检索已发表的文章。使用Bibliometrix R软件包对检索数据进行分析，使用VOSviewer软件（版本1.6.18）对网络和专题结构进行可视化。使用VOSviewer软件可视化合作作者网络、引文模式、关键词共现和主题集群。描述性统计用于评估出版物产量随时间变化的趋势。结果显示，自2019年以来，出版物呈增加趋势，加纳大学附属作者的贡献突出。主要研究集中在无形体和巴贝斯虫等病原体及其对牲畜生产力的经济影响。结果表明，在过去二十年中，学术出版物稳步增加，越来越多的人强调tbd的经济负担，特别是在畜牧业人群中。确定的主要专题领域包括牲畜发病率和死亡率造成的经济损失、病原体传播和疾病控制战略。研究合作集中在少数学术机构，政府和国际合作伙伴极少参与。巨大的差距仍然存在，特别是在具有成本效益的干预措施和可持续的蜱虫控制做法方面。该研究强调需要制定一个更加协调和全面的研究议程，以解决加纳tbd的经济方面问题。加强学术界、政府机构和非政府组织之间的伙伴关系对于产生为政策提供信息的相关证据至关重要。这种合作可以促进制定有针对性的、具有成本效益的战略，以减少经济损失，提高受蜱虫影响地区的公共卫生复原力。
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Pub Date : 2025-12-15DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.101598
Md. Ashrafuzzaman Pramanik, Abu Nayem Md. Kayes, Ashraf Uddin Fahim, Kazi Mst. Hurajannat Tuba
Small and medium-sized businesses have the potential to make a significant contribution to Bangladesh's overall economic development, both in alleviating poverty and contributing to the country's GDP. The present study aims to investigate the causes and consequences of poverty, identify suitable small- and medium-sized industries, and select appropriate sites for the development of such industries, using Chatmohor in Pabna district as a case study. This study utilized descriptive statistics, multilinear regression, binary logistic regression, rank-based quotient, Analytical Hierarchy Approach and the Multi-criteria decision analysis method. PRA, FGD, and KII are also the instruments that were used in the process of primary data collection. The study shows 80% of respondents live below extreme poverty, with 37.5% never attending school and 5.2% reaching undergraduate level. With a less than 0.05 p-value, two factors, unemployment and unstable economic conditions found to be significant in affecting mental health. Using AHP, weights of 55.79%, 26.33%, 12.19%, and 5.69% were assigned to growth centres, Land Use Land Cover, rural markets, and slope, respectively. Using this weight Multi-criteria Decision analysis identified most of the suitable land for industry, such as right near the Chatmohor railway station, Shitllai Zaminadar house near Natore National Highway, and Mulgram. The study's findings indicated that agro-processing companies in the region are crucial to the local economy, as a wide variety of agricultural products are readily available. This study enables stakeholders to make informed decisions about industries, promoting economic prosperity, thereby contributing to sustainable growth and achieving the goal of poverty alleviation.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-13DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.101594
R․Archana Reddy , G. Shyamala , Gobinath Ravindran
Open access (OA) research has gained momentum in education technology (EdTech), enabling the broader dissemination of knowledge and fostering innovation. This study aims to conduct a systematic assessment of OA contributions to EdTech from 2015 to 2023 by examining productivity indicators, citation patterns, collaborative networks, and emergent research directions. To identify the publication trends and outputs of OA research in EdTech, this study uses a scientometric approach. OriginPro and VOSviewer are used to analyze co-authorship, co-citation, and keyword co-occurrence. The study shows improvement in OA research in EdTech, pointing to its contribution to collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing. Additionally, this study underscores the role of OA in empowering educators and learners at the grassroots level, particularly in under-resourced and rural settings, by enabling free access to the latest research, tools, and pedagogical innovations that would otherwise be inaccessible. The current research highlights the role of OA in increasing access and reach in EdTech research, and suggests that further qualitative research should be conducted regarding the societal aspect of EdTech.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-13DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.101595
I Wayan Koko Suryawan , Sapta Suhardono , Ari Rahman , Van Viet Nguyen , Chun-Hung Lee
This study explores the diversity of urban residents' preferences for low-carbon lifestyle choices in Jakarta through a comprehensive choice experiment. The population is categorized into three distinct groups: proactive green consumers, green e-verifycators, and traditionalists, identified using Latent Class Model (LCM) segmentation. The analysis reveals significant variations in Marginal Willingness to Participate (MWTP), defined as the additional time (in minutes per day) individuals are willing to dedicate to low-carbon actions, across different sustainability activities. The research quantifies MWTP, showing that basic carbon awareness activities such as estimating daily carbon footprints and choosing local and organic products average 4.28 min/day. Activities emphasizing renewable energy, including adopting renewable technologies and participating in educational efforts, demonstrate a higher MWTP of 22.60 min/day, indicating a strong preference for practical and impactful actions. The most substantial commitment to low-carbon behaviors, encompassing advanced carbon tracking, sustainable consumption, renewable energy use, and carbon offset activities, shows the highest MWTP at 34.82 min/day. This suggests a significant readiness among residents to invest in extensive low-carbon lifestyle adjustments. These findings underscore the importance of an interdisciplinary approach that integrates insights from environmental science, psychology, urban planning, and economics, while also highlighting the role of economic incentives such as carbon pricing, subsidies, and tax credits in promoting sustainable behavioral change. Such an approach is essential for effectively addressing the complexities of urban sustainability.
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