Development of an urban environment assessment framework for mental well-being in India using nominal group technique and rank order centroid method DOI
Asesh Sarkar, Tina Pujara

Cities & Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 22

Published: Dec. 20, 2024

Due to differences in physical and social environments, existing urban environment assessment tools can neither be validated nor do they provide opportunities solicit the hidden knowledge key concerns of wider community. This study addresses this gap by developing a framework measure environments' impact on mental well-being, particularly Indian context. Using mixed-method approach, research methodology includes four steps: a) Literature review, b) Stakeholder investigation, c) Identification components indicators, d) Prioritisation these indicators. paper focuses steps 3 4. Step engaged specialists determine relevance significance indicators associated with well-being. Consensus was achieved through Nominal Group Technique (NGT), involving diverse pool 30 experts planners, designers, architects, psychologists, sociologists, geographers. 4 employed Rank Order Centroid (ROC) method assign weights identified factors (components/indicators) within framework. The evolved 73 under 13 components. Greenspaces emerged as top-ranking component weightage value 29.29%, while connectedness ranked highest weight 61.11%.

Language: Английский

Beyond Energy Access: How Renewable Energy Fosters Resilience in Island Communities DOI Creative Commons
Ravita D. Prasad,

D Chand,

Semaan S. S. L. Lata

et al.

Resources, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(2), P. 20 - 20

Published: Jan. 27, 2025

People, communities, and economies in small island developing states are extremely vulnerable to climate change, disasters, other crises. Renewable energy can play an important part building the resilience of these communities. Three case studies were conducted Fiji (i.e., a grid-connected secondary school with roof-top solar PV biogas, off-grid community home systems, farm that uses for irrigation) demonstrate how renewable initiatives build resilience. This study used framework, RETScreen tool, information gathered from key informants’ interviews, data sources conduct qualitative quantitative analyses. It found seven assets, i.e., human, social, cultural, financial, natural, built, political enhanced, leading increase absorptive, adaptive, transformative capacities Furthermore, current research shows human capital is one instruments adoption new innovative technologies. The results this be by decisionmakers promote implement similar technologies which not only provide clean electricity cooking change mitigation but also

Language: Английский

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Techno-economic analysis and tri-objective optimization of a novel HDH desalination with PVT and vapor-compression chiller for sustainable water supply in remote areas DOI
Eshagh Safarzadeh Ravajiri, Mohammadreza Hasanloo, Alireza Jalali

et al.

Sustainable Cities and Society, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 101, P. 105211 - 105211

Published: Jan. 21, 2024

Language: Английский

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Modeling and exergy-economy analysis of residential building energy supply systems combining torrefied biomass gasification and solar energy DOI

Yinjiao Liu,

Dongmei Bi,

Mengqian Yin

et al.

Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 50, P. 102584 - 102584

Published: April 15, 2024

Language: Английский

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6

Advancing Sustainability Assessment of Renewable Energy: A Study on Indicator‐to‐Framework Methods and Associated Rule Mining DOI Creative Commons
Shoeib Faraji Abdolmaleki, Pastora M. Bello Bugallo

Sustainable Development, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 18, 2025

ABSTRACT Divergent sustainable development perspectives, mathematical model limitations, and varying scenarios contribute to uncertainty in assessing renewable energy sustainability. To tackle these challenges, this study conducts a comprehensive literature review, employs an analogy, utilizes knowledge discovery techniques with indicator‐to‐framework approach. Qualitative classification rule mining elucidate the interrelationships among dimensions, indicators, scopes, enhancing assessment coherence. The identifies 227 indicators across five dimensions nine highlighting key rules through Apriori algorithm. Strong rules, meeting support threshold of 0.22, confidence 0.7, Lift 2.512, underscore significance environmental, economic, social, technological dimensions. Environmental like CO 2 emissions, NO X SO emissions feature prominently. harmonization scopes streamlines research mitigates ambiguities. Appendices augment frequent enriching insights. This data‐driven methodology provides practical solution complexities selecting appropriate for such assessments.

Language: Английский

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Criteria for enhancing comfort and liveability conditions in homogenous built contexts through innovative façade interventions DOI Creative Commons
Carlo Antonio Stival, Thomas Bisiani, Paola Limoncin

et al.

Architecture Structures and Construction, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(1)

Published: Feb. 17, 2025

Abstract This research is conducted within the framework of Interconnected Nord-Est Innovation Ecosystem (iNEST) project, funded by Next Generation EU and Italian National Recovery Resilience Plan (NRRP). The global project focuses on developing sustainable solutions for built environment in Northeastern Italy, aligning with both UN Agenda 2030 European directives energy transition, environmental protection, climate change adaptation. refers to methodology Renovation through Design Adaptability/Flexibility/Change analyze enhance existing buildings, particular emphasis façade systems spatial concepts. applies case study Panzano residential District (1907–1927), a historic workers’ village associated Monfalcone shipyards, comprising over 600 dwellings. district exemplifies challenge balancing general requirements adapting dwelling units contemporary needs, providing additional spaces, mitigating impacts while preserving historical value heritage 20th -century company town. In approach, technology should become an integral component architectural design process, focusing as key point. These interventions aim comfort, ensure transformability interior foster inclusive interactions between individuals their environment, maintaining compatibility principles preservation. developed contributes defining effective approaches renovating addressing technological social aspects sustainability.

Language: Английский

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Enhancing the sustainability of rural water supply schemes in Emegua Kebele: the role of community participation and key challenges DOI Creative Commons

Teklesinoda Asbetsadik,

Arragaw Alemayehu,

Dagim Wolde

et al.

Discover Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 6(1)

Published: April 5, 2025

Language: Английский

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Evaluating innovative collective heating and cooling concepts by incorporating occupants' preferences for conflicting performance indicators DOI
Stef Jacobs, Senne Van Minnebruggen, Houssam Matbouli

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Energy and Buildings, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 314, P. 114264 - 114264

Published: May 10, 2024

Language: Английский

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Development of an Integrated Sustainability Indicator for the Local People Surrounding a Reservoir Project DOI Creative Commons

Kampanad Bhaktikul,

Nuchcha Phonphoton

Sustainable Futures, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7, P. 100223 - 100223

Published: May 28, 2024

Sustainable benefits from water resource development involve many factors that need to be holistically considered for implementing management policies. The study aimed develop a set of key sustainability indicators following the social context surrounding reservoir. results show quality-of-life is highest significance, followed by natural conservation, risk management, participation, and equality, respectively. indicator significance in was confidence livelihoods against flood drought. findings can apply assessment sustainable reservoir projects support broader analysis criteria various areas.

Language: Английский

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Water-energy-food nexus in resilient cooling strategies for sustainable building design and retrofitting DOI Creative Commons
Nicolás Carrasco-Astudillo, Kàtia Gaspar, Marta Gangolells

et al.

Journal of Building Engineering, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 98, P. 111231 - 111231

Published: Nov. 5, 2024

Language: Английский

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A place-based framework for assessing the effectiveness of inclusive climate actions for nature-based solutions in cities DOI Creative Commons
Virginia Pellerey, Sara Torabi Moghadam

Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 144566 - 144566

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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