The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
907, P. 167818 - 167818
Published: Oct. 18, 2023
It
is
challenging
to
estimate
local
emission
conditions
of
a
downwind
area
solely
based
on
concentrations
in
the
area.
This
because
air
pollutants
that
have
long
residence
time
atmosphere
can
be
transported
over
distances
and
influence
quality
areas.
In
this
study,
Two-step
Emissions
Adjustment
(TEA)
approach
was
developed
adjust
emissions
target
with
surface
observations,
considering
their
long-range
impacts
from
upwind
areas
calculated
simulations.
Using
TEA
approach,
CO,
NOx,
SO2
were
adjusted
China
South
Korea
between
2016
2021
existing
bottom-up
inventories.
Simulations
showed
6-year
average
normalized
mean
biases
monthly
improved
0.3
%,
-2
2
respectively,
China,
5
7
4
Korea.
When
analyzing
trends,
it
estimated
annual
decreased
at
rate
7.2
4.5
10.6
%
per
year,
respectively.
The
decrease
for
each
these
similar
ambient
concentrations.
adjustment,
CO
increased
by
1.3
%/year
Korea,
despite
country
decreasing
during
study
period.
During
period,
NOx
3.9
0.5
%/year,
Moreover,
account
drastic
short-term
changes
(e.g.,
social
distancing
due
COVID-19).
Therefore,
used
improve
reproducibility
suitable
health
studies
where
are
significant.
International Review of Financial Analysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
93, P. 103181 - 103181
Published: March 13, 2024
This
paper
studies
dynamic
connectedness
between
four
prominent
healthcare
cryptocurrencies,
namely
MediBloc,
MediShares,
Medicalchain,
and
Dentacoin,
bond,
equity,
commodity
markets
along
with
USD
Bitcoin.
The
daily
data
span
from
February
2018
to
April
2023.
We
applied
the
quantile
VAR
method
wavelet
correlation
approach
measure
connectedness.
reveals
a
strengthening
interrelation
among
assets
during
COVID-19
Russia-Ukraine
military
conflict,
while
highlights
existing
diversification
opportunities.
To
test
portfolio
performance,
we
resort
minimum
variance
portfolio,
recently
developed
techniques.
is
best
performing
highest
Sharpe
ratio.
In
addition,
considering
portfolios,
exposure
cryptocurrencies
also
improves
diversification.
Based
on
hedging
effectiveness,
show
that
investment
in
reduces
volatility
for
all
selected
portfolios
though
currently
limited
degree.
However,
investors
are
advised
regularly
monitor
their
asset
allocation
as,
passage
of
time,
strength
attributes
may
change.
Our
study
provides
important
implications
policymakers
managers.
Research in International Business and Finance,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
70, P. 102339 - 102339
Published: March 28, 2024
Using
the
cross-quantile
&
wavelet
quantile
correlation
methods,
we
investigate
connectedness
between
cryptocurrency
environment
attention
index
(ICEA)
and
green
crypto,
renewable
energy
conventional
market.
The
interdependence
of
ICEA
with
considered
assets
is
weak,
providing
investors
new
avenues
for
reducing
systematic
risk
their
portfolios.
correlations
intensity
emerging
markets
especially
low.
appears
as
a
strong
diversifier
Cardano
sustainability-conscious
industries
from
developed
economies.
WQC
indicates
low
level
selected
assets.
does
not
remain
significantly
connected
any
asset.
This
study
provides
valuable
implications
investors,
portfolio
managers
policy
diversification.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(1), P. e0315270 - e0315270
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
The
latest
global
progress
report
highlights
numerous
challenges
in
achieving
justice
goals,
with
bias
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
emerging
as
a
significant
yet
underexplored
issue.
This
paper
investigates
the
role
of
AI
addressing
within
judicial
system
to
promote
equitable
social
justice.
Analyzing
weekly
data
from
January
1,
2019,
December
31,
2023,
through
wavelet
quantile
correlation,
this
study
examines
short,
medium,
and
long-term
impacts
integrating
AI,
media,
international
legal
influence
(ILI),
financial
institutions
(IFI)
crucial
factors
Sustainable
Development
Goal
16
(SDG-16),
which
focuses
on
findings
indicate
that
ILI,
IFI
can
help
reduce
medium
long
term,
although
their
effects
appear
mixed
less
short
term.
Our
research
proposes
comprehensive
policy
framework
addresses
complexities
implementing
these
technologies
system.
We
conclude
successfully
requires
supportive
environment
embraces
technological
innovation,
backing,
robust
regulation
prevent
potential
disruptions
could
reinforce
inequalities,
perpetuate
structural
injustices,
exacerbate
human
rights
issues,
ultimately
leading
more
biased
outcomes
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Jan. 18, 2025
Abstract
This
study
examines
the
complex
interplay
between
financial
development,
natural
resources,
and
renewable
energy
consumption
in
Sub-Saharan
Africa
from
2000
to
2020,
highlighting
pivotal
role
of
strategies
enhancing
sustainable
practices.
Employing
an
array
analytical
techniques,
including
panel-corrected
standard
errors
(PCSE),
fixed
effects,
random
effects
models,
panel-fixed
quantile
regression,
we
delve
into
nuanced
relationships
among
these
critical
variables.
The
findings
reveal
that
while
resources
development
generally
exert
negative
impacts
on
when
considered
isolation,
a
significant
transformation
occurs
factors
interact.
Specifically,
detrimental
usage
are
substantially
mitigated
by
robust
which
not
only
offsets
but
also
promotes
adoption.
interaction
points
synergistic
relationship
where
strategic
can
leverage
for
progressive
outcomes.
Such
insights
underscore
necessity
well-coordinated
policies
resource
management
foster
green
growth
Africa,
demonstrating
urgent
need
integrated
approaches
achieve
sustainability
region.
research
clarifies
dynamics
interdependencies
motivates
policy
implications
landscapes
developing
economies.
