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Abstract Understanding how technology adoption theories have been applied, extended, and integrated to explain e-waste technology uptake is critical for advancing both academic discourse and practical decision-making in the e-waste sector. Yet, existing scholarship remains conceptually dispersed, with prior reviews offering limited theoretical synthesis. Synthesising these diverse approaches is i…

Abstract The growing research on sustainable and low-carbon construction materials has driven the development of Greencrete blocks incorporating Rice husk ash (RHA) and ordinary Portland cement (OPC) as eco-efficient binders. This study investigated the influence of soil texture on the physical, mechanical, and microstructural characteristics of Greencrete blocks stabilized with varying proportio…

Abstract The global economy has undergone two significant shifts in recent decades: digitalisation and the green transition. While each has been studied extensively, their intersection remains underexplored. This study reviews metrics for assessing digital and green transformations, both separately and jointly, and identifies key challenges in evaluating their complementarities and trade-offs. By…

Abstract Urban agriculture plays a strategic role in sustainability, food security, and climate adaptation in cities, where temperature emerges as a key variable. This study conducted a scientometric and qualitative analysis to investigate how temperature has been addressed in the scientific literature on urban agriculture between 2020 and 2025. A total of 244 documents were retrieved from Scopus…

Abstract Despite increasing attention to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance, evidence on how board governance characteristics influence ESG outcomes in emerging markets remains limited. This study examines the impact of board governance attributes on ESG performance in publicly listed firms across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. Using a balanced quarterly panel of …

The study explored youth participation, the benefits of their engagement, and the challenges they encounter in restored watershed areas in the Sidama region of Ethiopia. Data were collected through survey questionnaires, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews. Qualitative data were thematically coded and analyzed, while quantitative data were examined using descriptive statistics. …

Abstract This article examines the influence of domestic politics on transboundary water conflict and cooperation in the Eastern Nile, with a particular focus on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Drawing on the Transboundary Water Interaction Nexus (TWINS) framework, the paper argues that hydropolitical relations over the GERD are best understood as a continuum of shifting conflict and …

The hospitality industry faces the challenge of balancing growth with environmental responsibility. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of sustainable practices in green hotels by reviewing 394 scholarly publications from 2014 to 2024. It systematically maps major trends and themes in sustainable hotel research. Using the Bibliometric R package and VOS viewer, the analysis reveals a 17.04…

Accurate assessment of potentially toxic element (PTE) risk in agricultural soils requires distinguishing natural geochemical variability from anthropogenic contamination through locally derived background values (SGB). This study established SGB for eight PTEs (As, Ba, Cd, Cu, Mn, Pb, Sr, Zn) across three semi-arid Moroccan regions using five statistical methods, evaluated pollution risk using c…

The study on cereal crop production of Ethiopia-the heart of the Ethiopian economy and its food security-analyses pseudo-panel data from the Ethiopian Annual Agricultural Survey (EAGSS) from 2003–2021. Based on a dynamic panel GMM approach, the study extends the Cobb–Douglas production function to include agricultural inputs, farm management, climate adaptation, and institutional factors. It is o…

Finding a balance between economic growth and environmental protection is a significant challenge for contemporary cities. In the last 30 years, many large cities have started integrating sustainability concepts into planning processes to better manage land, resources, and urban activities. In contrast, Dhaka—the capital of Bangladesh with a population of approximately 24.65 million—has experienc…