Environmental sustainability
A new research study from Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea examines the potential of medical waste ash (MWA) as a supplementary cementitious material in construction. MWA, a byproduct of incinerating biomedical waste, poses environmental risks if not properly treated, but research suggests it can be upcycled into construction materials, offering
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Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have designed a novel catalyst to enhance the activity of carbonyl sulfur (COS) hydrolysis in an HCl-containing atmosphere. The catalyst, Na-Ce/Al2O3, shows improved HCl resistance, which is essential for adapting to the complex atmosphere of blast furnace gas and increasing the catalyst
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Técnicas Reunidas, a leading company in the energy sector, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and the fight against climate change, marking significant progress in its decarbonization strategy. The company's acceleration of clean technologies and low-carbon solutions has not only reduced its carbon footprint but also aligned with
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Emerging market firms with two-tier boards systems may benefit from having a critical mass of female directors on their boards of directors, according to a recent study published in Corporate Governance: The International Journal of Business in Society. The research, led by Doddy Setiawan and Desi Zulvina of Universitas Sebelas
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A new study by researchers from the Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology emphasizes the need for sustainable energy solutions in data centers to mitigate the growing environmental footprint of digital services. The research, published in Proceedings on Engineering Sciences, highlights the importance of integrating renewable energy sources, optimizing cooling technologies,
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Researchers from the University of Johannesburg have been investigating the potential of waste foundry sand (WFS) as a sustainable alternative to natural sand in the construction industry. Their study, published in the journal Construction Materials, identified WFS as a promising candidate for reducing the depletion of natural sand resources, which
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Research from the University of Adelaide has explored the critical enablers for the successful adoption of a Smart Circular Logistics System (SCLS) by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India's electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing sector. The study utilized a hybrid framework to assess the importance of SCLS&
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Research conducted by researchers from Mae Fah Luang University has shown that economic growth in ASEAN countries is linked to an increased ecological footprint. The study, which analyzed data from 1993 to 2017, used various panel econometric techniques to examine the relationship between economic growth, energy consumption, the shadow economy,
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A new study conducted by researchers at Cyprus International University has found that many companies engage in earnings manipulation that obscures their actual financial condition and sustainability efforts. This practice erodes stakeholder trust and undermines the credibility of financial reports. The study, which examined 248 companies listed on the London
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Research from Yonsei University in South Korea has shed light on the potential of sustainable fourth-party logistics in reducing supply chain management and logistics costs. According to investigators, customers are increasingly turning to reassembled, remanufactured, and electronic gadgets to save on purchasing costs. As a result, the industry must adapt
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Researchers at Huangshan University in Anhui, People's Republic of China, have explored the influence of big data analytics capability on sustainability performance in manufacturing companies. The study examined the mediating role of green supplier integration and its impact on economic, social, and environmental sustainability. By analyzing data from
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Researchers at Umm Al-Qura University in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, have developed a hybrid model combining machine learning and theoretical approaches to study the trade-off between the lifetime of machined materials and energy consumption in ultrasonic assisted milling (UAM) process. The study focused on cutting Inconel 718, a challenging material for
