Avoiding siloed approaches: Integrating psychological insights into sustainable farming DOI Creative Commons
John Maltby

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(10), P. e0301881 - e0301881

Published: Oct. 14, 2024

This study enhances our understanding of the psychological factors influencing farmers’ adoption sustainable farming practices, specifically those related to achieving NetZero emissions. It achieves this by integrating various theories with practical methods within context Behavioral-Adoption and Purpose-Driven contexts. The research consisted two studies. Study 1 employed Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) analyze responses from 438 UK farmers regarding their attitudes toward a series Net Zero policy commitments, drawing on including Unified Theory Acceptance Use Technology, Planned Behavior, Prototype Willingness Model, Implementation Intentions, Self-Determination Theory, Eudaimonia, Integrated Model Health Literacy. findings revealed new Motivation for Sustainable Farming that comprises seven factors: Agricultural Commitment Stewardship, Readiness Confidence, Incentive Engagement Acceptance, Climate Adaptation Competence Accountability Reporting Commitment, Community Influence in Farming, Innovation Technological Competence. 2 validated these through development 21-item scale use Confirmatory (CFA) confirm 7-factor structure using subsample 418 an additional 230 US farmers. Furthermore, tested concurrent validity demonstrating significant associations reported behaviors. These underscore complex interplay motivational, cognitive, social processes practices. integrated model developed provides parsimonious valuable insights policymakers foster practices effectively. confirmation across populations its generalizability potential guide targeted interventions aimed at behavioral change pursuit targets agriculture.

Language: Английский

Framing resilience in Saudi Arabian cities: On climate change and urban policy DOI
Abdulaziz I. Almulhim, Patrick Brandful Cobbinah

Sustainable Cities and Society, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 101, P. 105172 - 105172

Published: Jan. 3, 2024

Language: Английский

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Nigeria's water crisis: Abundant water, polluted reality DOI Creative Commons
Efe Jeffery Isukuru,

James Odafe Opha,

Obaro Wilson Isaiah

et al.

Cleaner Water, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2, P. 100026 - 100026

Published: July 14, 2024

Despite Nigeria's immense wealth in water resources, the country faces a significant crisis that is exceptionally difficult to resolve, particularly considering associated public health and security challenges. This review aims expound on complex determinants outcomes of shortage Nigeria focusing more its effects general livelihood stability Nigerians. Using systematic approach, this paper reviews scarcity, causes pollution– including urban activities, agrochemical run-offs, mismanagement – their negative impacts environment Nigeria. A total 305 studies relating pollution were examined study. One point evaluation outlines existing barriers preventing all-inclusive availability clean water, for example, lack appropriate infrastructure inefficient resource management. The emphasizes improving treatment facilities, advancing management strategies are sustainable, tightening certain laws.

Language: Английский

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Exploring Household Water Conservation Practices: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach DOI Creative Commons
Abdulaziz I. Almulhim, Ismaila Rimi Abubakar

Journal of Open Innovation Technology Market and Complexity, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100486 - 100486

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Groundwater Salinization in Coastal Regions and the Control Mechanisms: Insights for Sustainable Groundwater Development and Management DOI
Johnson C. Agbasi, Mahamuda Abu,

Chaitanya B. Pande

et al.

Springer hydrogeology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 165 - 191

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Rooftop rainwater harvesting a solution to water scarcity: A review DOI
Rodrick Lepcha,

Sanmay Kumar Patra,

Ratneswar Ray

et al.

Groundwater for Sustainable Development, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 26, P. 101305 - 101305

Published: July 30, 2024

Language: Английский

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A segmentation approach to understanding water consumption behavioral patterns among households in Saudi Arabia for a sustainable future DOI Creative Commons
Abdulaziz I. Almulhim, Ismaila Rimi Abubakar

Resources Environment and Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15, P. 100144 - 100144

Published: Dec. 21, 2023

Urban water consumption has significant implications for both human welfare and the environment, especially in arid regions. In Saudi Arabia, where 60% of urban supply relies on energy-intensive desalination processes, average per capita rate 300 L/day is one highest worldwide. This study investigates potential behavioral patterns residential among households Arabia. A segmentation approach employed to classify residents into clusters evaluate their patterns. Data from 618 were collected via a structured questionnaire analyzed using descriptive statistics, principal component analysis (PCA), cluster (CA). Participants categorized six segments based relationship between behaviors derived factor analysis. The outcomes PCA CA analyses indicate respondents' socio-demographic factors consumption. findings highlight that education, household size, income, housing type, age, nationality, increasing order significance, are key influencing conservation tendencies. paper concludes comprehending crucial effective interventions, social marketing strategies, communication campaigns changes. can inform policies programs promote sustainable practices, benefiting agencies, policymakers, scholars sector.

Language: Английский

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Predictive Modeling of Groundwater Recharge under Climate Change Scenarios in the Northern Area of Saudi Arabia DOI Creative Commons
Rabie Α. Ramadan, Sahbi Boubaker

Engineering Technology & Applied Science Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(2), P. 13578 - 13583

Published: April 2, 2024

Water scarcity is considered a major problem in dry regions, such as the northern areas of Saudi Arabia and especially city Hail. resources this region come mainly from groundwater aquifers, which are currently suffering high demand severe climatic conditions. Forecasting water consumption accurately possible may contribute to level sustainability resources. This study investigated different Machine Learning (ML) algorithms, namely Support Vector (SVM), Random Forest (RF), Linear Regression (LR), Gradient Boosting (GB), efficiently predict areas. These models were evaluated using set performance measures, including Mean Squared Error (MSE), R-squared (R2), Absolute (MAE), Explained Variance Score (EVS), Percentage (MAPE), Median (MedAE). Two datasets, weather data, collected sources examine ML algorithms. The novelty lies integration both data. After examining most effective features, two datasets merged proposed algorithms applied. RF algorithm outperformed other models, indicating its robustness capturing usage behavior Hail City. results can be used by local authorities decision-making, analysis, new project construction, consumer regarding habits region.

Language: Английский

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Circular Economy in Wastewater Management: Water Reuse and Resource Recovery Strategies DOI

Udu Chukwudi Emeka,

Okpala Charles Chikwendu

International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering Management & Applied Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(3), P. 128 - 136

Published: April 3, 2025

Abstract: The escalating global demand for water, alongside diminishing freshwater resources, has heightened the urgency sustainable wastewater management solutions. Circular Economy seeks to transform from an environmental burden into a valuable resource by minimizing waste and maximizing recovery. This study investigates essential strategies implementing circular economy practices, focusing on water reuse, nutrient recovery, energy generation foster both sustainability economic viability. It also examines recovery of resources like biogas, phosphorus, nitrogen, which contribute agricultural productivity. research further delves policy frameworks, factors, societal influences that affect adoption practices. Emphasis is placed collaborative roles governments, industries, communities in advancing solutions addressing implementation challenges. integration smart technologies, including IoT data analytics, highlighted as means optimize improve system efficiency. Findings suggest adopting can significantly reduce impacts, lower operational costs, create new opportunities within sector. Nonetheless, challenges such technological limitations, regulatory barriers, financial constraints, public acceptance must be addressed fully realize these benefits. contributes expanding body knowledge management, offering roadmap policymakers, engineers, stakeholders develop resilient systems support objectives security, climate resilience, Future should focus scaling solutions, conducting life cycle assessments, evaluating long-term socio-economic impacts strategies.

Language: Английский

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Climate Smart Water Conservation Strategy for Sustainable Development in Nigeria: A Systematic Review DOI
Sunday Olufemi Adesogan, Blessing Funmbi Sasanya

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Groundwater flow, quality evaluation, and contamination zone mapping in a shallow aquifer, Western Saudi Arabia DOI

Radhi Abdulaali Alhadi,

Natarajan Rajmohan, Hassan M. Albishri

et al.

Environmental Earth Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 84(9)

Published: April 18, 2025

Language: Английский

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