Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(3), P. 281 - 292
Published: May 27, 2024
The
development
of
eco-friendly
cities
necessitates
collaboration
between
the
government
and
communities
in
shaping
sustainable
urban
waste
management.
issue
presents
a
significant
challenge
efforts
to
enhance
environmental
quality
public
health
areas.
Well-managed
not
only
reduces
negative
impacts
but
also
creates
new
economic
opportunities.
In
this
context,
research
employs
qualitative
approach
with
in-depth
interviews
observation
techniques
examine
management
Ambon
City.
In-depth
were
conducted
informants
from
City
Environmental
Waste
Management
Agency,
while
document
studies
utilized
analyze
information
related
issues
city.
findings
indicate
that
is
crucial
for
achieving
success
its
residents
require
joint
address
issues,
particularly
due
low
level
awareness
regarding
Increased
community
participation
full
support
are
necessary
achieve
clean,
healthy,
environments.
Smart Cities,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(1), P. 10 - 10
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
This
study
aims
to
identify
the
added
value
of
smart
city
technologies
in
real
estate
development,
one
most
significant
factors
that
would
transform
traditional
into
ones.
In
total,
16
utilized
at
both
levels
have
been
investigated.
The
research
followed
an
integrative
review
methodology;
is
based
on
168
publications.
compiled
results
metadata
analysis
displayed
state
each
technology’s
values
and
usage
scales.
A
total
131
were
identified.
These
categorized
life
cycle
sub-phases
processes.
Moreover,
integration
between
these
was
revealed.
proved
are
mature
enough
for
practical
use;
therefore,
developers,
management,
planners,
experts
should
focus
implementing
them.
City
management
invest
Big
Data
geodata
adopt
several
aspects
required
development.
can
influence
stakeholders,
enhance
their
decision-making
which
technology
suit
needs,
provide
recommendations
who
utilize
Also,
it
provides
a
starting
point
stakeholders
aim
establish
road
map
incorporating
future
estate.
Smart Cities,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(4), P. 1626 - 1669
Published: July 1, 2024
This
paper
examines
business
model
implementations
in
three
leading
European
smart
cities:
London,
Amsterdam,
and
Berlin.
Through
a
systematic
literature
review
comparative
analysis,
the
study
identifies
analyzes
various
models
employed
these
urban
contexts.
The
findings
reveal
diverse
array
of
models,
including
public–private
partnerships,
build–operate–transfer
arrangements,
performance-based
contracts,
community-centric
innovation
hubs,
revenue-sharing
outcome-based
financing,
asset
monetization
strategies.
Each
city
leverages
unique
combination
to
address
its
specific
challenges
priorities.
highlights
role
PPPs
large-scale
infrastructure
projects,
BOT
arrangements
transportation
solutions,
contracts
driving
efficiency
accountability.
It
also
explores
benefits
strategies
enhancing
sustainability,
efficiency,
livability
cities.
offers
valuable
insights
for
policymakers,
planners,
researchers
seeking
advance
development
worldwide.
Sustainable Cities and Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
105, P. 105351 - 105351
Published: March 14, 2024
Municipal
solid
waste
management
has
seen
a
surge
in
the
use
of
satellite
imagery
decision-making
processes,
yet
its
application
to
analyze
quantitative
variations
construction
and
demolition
(C&D)
remains
under-investigated.
This
study
employs
multivariate
analysis
comprehensively
assess
predict
C&D
generation
four
diverse
urban
jurisdictions
Canada
(Regina)
USA
(Seattle,
Buffalo,
Philadelphia).
Factors
such
as
settlement
area
expansion,
economic
activities,
population
growth
significantly
influence
rates.
Stepwise
regression
models
tailored
different
city
types,
moderately
populated
(Group
1)
highly
2),
showcase
acceptable
predictive
capabilities.
For
cities,
area,
average
humidity,
GDP
are
identified
key
predictors,
while
for
unemployment
rate,
building
permit
value
prove
effective
indicators.
These
models,
characterized
by
R²
values
from
0.70
0.94,
provide
insights
distinct
demographic
conditions,
aiding
planning.
research
underscores
importance
understanding
dynamics
empowers
policymakers
agencies
with
evidence-based
strategies
centers.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. 462 - 462
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Waste
recycling
is
critical
for
the
development
of
smart
cities.
Local
authorities
are
responsible
disposal
waste
plastics,
but
extent
material
insufficient,
and
much
generated
incinerated.
This
conflicts
with
trend
decarbonisation.
Of
particular
note
effects
COVID-19
pandemic,
during
after
which
large
quantities
such
as
plastic
containers
packaging,
were
generated.
In
order
to
develop
a
sustainable
city,
we
need
an
effective
scheme
where
can
separate
materials
before
they
taken
local
recyclers.
other
words,
if
identification
be
performed
at
place
disposal,
burden
on
recyclers
reduced,
city
created.
this
study,
developed
demonstrated
equipment
made
PET,
PS,
PP,
PE
using
GaP
THz
sub-THz
wavelengths.
As
basic
information,
used
terahertz
spectrometer
sweep
frequencies
from
0.5
7
measure
spectrum,
transmittance
rate
was
measured
device.
The
device
specific
frequency
below
0.14
THz.
smaller,
more
carriable,
less
expensive
semiconductor
electronic
than
GaP.
Moreover,
sub-terahertz
in
compact,
harmless
human
body,
public
environments.
result,
tested
places
supermarkets,
office
entrances,
canteens.
facilitate
recycling.
found
that
measuring
devices
designed
identify
PET
PS
components
transparent
packaging
PP
bottle
caps,
could
effectively
molecular
weights,
demonstrating
new
possibilities
management
systems
With
ability
collect
analyse
data,
these
powerful
tools
pre-sorting.
Sustainable Cities and Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
105, P. 105343 - 105343
Published: March 16, 2024
Solid
waste
management
is
a
crucial
municipal
service
directly
influencing
urban
livability.
Optimizing
refuse
collection
routes
enhances
efficiency
and
reduces
costs.
The
recent
introduction
of
fully
electric
trucks,
boasting
features
like
zero
emissions,
low
noise,
lower
operating
costs
compared
to
diesel
holds
promise.
However,
their
limited
autonomy
presents
challenges
that
need
addressing
before
widespread
deployment.
This
study
proposes
realistic
formulation
for
the
routing
problem
with
introducing
electromobility
constraints
never
considered
in
related
works.
goal
find
optimal
covering
all
points
while
minimizing
travel
distance
within
vehicle
battery
capacity
limits.
An
accurate
energy
consumption
model
presented,
accounting
route
elevation,
speed,
operations,
regenerative
braking.
Genetic
algorithms
are
used
solutions
problem,
as
well
well-known
Clarke
Wright
heuristic
comparison
purposes.
tested
on
six
diverse
instances
reflecting
real-world
scenarios
New
York
City
(United
States)
Puerto
Real
(Spain).
Results
indicate
genetic
algorithm's
superiority,
yielding
reduced
requiring
fewer
state-of-the-art
heuristic.
European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
3(2), P. 511 - 525
Published: April 11, 2025
Municipal
Solid
Waste
Management
is
an
increasingly
critical
challenge
in
urban
areas,
intensified
by
rapid
urbanization,
population
growth,
and
evolving
consumption
patterns.
This
study
investigates
the
application
of
machine
learning
techniques
to
predict
municipal
solid
waste
generation
Sheger
City,
Koye
Sub-city,
Ethiopia,
using
data
from
2009
2023.
Three
models,
ARIMA,
RF,
LSTM,
were
employed
forecast
trends
for
period
2024–2028,
considering
various
socio-economic
demographic
factors.
Among
LSTM
demonstrated
highest
accuracy,
with
MSE
1.62
×
10⁸
tonnes,
MAE
9,500
R²
0.93.
These
results
outperformed
ARIMA
(MSE
=
3.84
tonnes²,
15,200
0.85)
RF
2.91
12,800
0.89).
The
forecasts
8.5%
increase
total
generation,
3,852,150
tonnes
2023
4,177,500
2028.
Notable
growth
expected
high-volume
streams,
including
food
(13.5%
increase)
plastic
(8.9%
increase).
findings
highlight
urgent
need
enhanced
management
strategies,
expanded
recycling
programs
policy
interventions.
provides
a
robust
framework
leveraging
models
guide
decisions,
contributing
more
sustainable
practices
rapidly
growing
cities.
International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Purpose
This
study
investigates
the
viability
and
benefits
of
implementing
underground
waste
management
systems
in
Doha
response
to
city’s
increasing
production.
It
examines
necessity,
feasibility
public
opinion
these
systems,
exploring
perceived
implementation
barriers.
Design/methodology/approach
Adopting
a
convergent
parallel
design,
separates
quantitative
qualitative
data
for
thorough
analysis.
Non-probability
random
sampling
based
on
Slovin’s
formula
targeted
385
participants,
with
100
responses
five
in-depth
interviews
obtained.
Data
were
analysed
using
SPSS
NVivo,
ensuring
validity
reliability
through
Cronbach’s
alpha
instrument
pretesting.
Findings
The
reveals
varied
perceptions
among
residents
towards
municipal
zero
initiatives,
highlighting
significant
gap
segregation
practices
at
home
low
awareness
disposal
processes.
Underground
face
barriers,
including
financial
constraints
limited
knowledge
about
advanced
technologies
like
Lusail
City’s
compressed
air
system.
findings
indicate
strong
support
enhancing
emphasize
need
better
education
strategic
infrastructure
investments.
Originality/value
research
offers
key
insights
decision-makers,
improving
understanding
strategies
Doha.
connects
theory
practice
promote
sustainable
effective
solutions
while
challenges
systems.
