International Journal of Energy Sector Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
Purpose
This
study
aims
to
evaluate
the
efficiency
performance
of
Organization
Islamic
Cooperation
(OIC)
countries
in
promoting
renewable
energy
development
based
on
income
level
and
region
from
2012
2021,
identifying
key
factors
that
contribute
their
success
or
hinder
progress.
Design/methodology/approach
The
research
uses
data
envelopment
analysis
(DEA)
measure
adoption.
Input
variables
include
labor
force,
gross
domestic
product
export-to-import
ratio,
whereas
output
are
energy’s
share
total
final
consumption
installed
electricity
per
capita
for
solar
energy.
Findings
Significant
variations
across
OIC
regions
were
identified.
South
Asia
ranked
highest
(0.899),
followed
by
GCC
nations
(0.865),
while
Southeast
showed
lowest
(0.585).
High-income
demonstrated
superior
(0.854),
with
Qatar
having
score
(0.999),
middle-income
lagged
(0.481).
Countries
like
Algeria,
Comoros
Indonesia
found
be
inefficient,
considerable
potential
improvement.
Inefficiencies
attributed
such
as
insufficient
distribution
underutilized
outputs.
Research
limitations/implications
is
limited
its
focus
certain
economic
factors,
excluding
considerations
storage,
grid
capacity
technological
innovation.
In
addition,
geopolitical
may
affect
policy
not
addressed.
Practical
implications
provides
actionable
insights
policymakers,
emphasizing
need
increased
investment
infrastructure,
regulatory
frameworks
feed-in
tariffs
workforce
realignment
support
green
transitions.
Specific
recommendations
rural
electrification
financial
off-grid
systems,
particularly
low-efficiency
Bangladesh.
Originality/value
contributes
understanding
how
regional
influence
countries,
providing
critical
guidance
policymakers
investors
improving
sustainability.
Energy Conversion and Management X,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24, P. 100691 - 100691
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
In
response
to
the
urgent
need
for
sustainable
and
resilient
energy
solutions,
Hybrid
Renewable
Energy
Systems
(HRES)
offer
a
promising
alternative
single-source
systems,
providing
safer
more
cost-effective
power
generation.
This
study
assesses
efficiency
cost-effectiveness
of
hybrid
renewable
system
without
storage,
concentrating
on
energy,
economic,
environmental
performance,
in
urban
settings
where
surplus
electricity
can
be
sold
back
utility
grid.
Four
scenarios
were
evaluated
using
HOMER
Pro
software
determine
most
efficient
configuration.
The
analysis
identified
optimal
setup
as
PV/wind/DG/grid
storage.
configuration
achieves
cost
(COE)
$0.0172/kWh,
return
investment
(ROI)
8.8
%,
payback
period
7.64
years.
includes
117
kW
solar
PV,
6
wind
capacity,
25-kW
diesel
generator
backup,
minimal
grid
reliance,
resulting
94.8
%
penetration
annual
CO2
emissions
just
7,460
kg.
Sensitivity
indicates
that
increased
resources
reduce
costs,
while
higher
loads
temperatures
drive
costs
up.
demonstrates
feasibility
reliable,
battery
storage
campuses,
showcasing
significant
economic
benefits.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(23), P. 3886 - 3886
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Foodborne
pathogens
are
microorganisms
that
cause
illness
through
contamination,
presenting
significant
risks
to
public
health
and
food
safety.
This
review
explores
the
metabolites
produced
by
these
pathogens,
including
toxins
secondary
metabolites,
their
implications
for
human
health,
particularly
concerning
cancer
risk.
We
examine
various
such
as
Salmonella
sp.,
Campylobacter
Escherichia
coli,
Listeria
monocytogenes,
detailing
specific
of
concern
carcinogenic
mechanisms.
study
discusses
analytical
techniques
detecting
chromatography,
spectrometry,
immunoassays,
along
with
challenges
associated
detection.
covers
effective
control
strategies,
processing
techniques,
sanitation
practices,
regulatory
measures,
emerging
technologies
in
pathogen
control.
manuscript
considers
broader
highlighting
importance
robust
policies,
awareness,
education.
identifies
research
gaps
innovative
approaches,
recommending
advancements
detection
methods,
preventive
policy
improvements
better
manage
foodborne
metabolites.
Results in Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22, P. 102324 - 102324
Published: May 27, 2024
The
paper
outlines
the
urgency
and
strategies
for
transitioning
from
fossil
fuels
to
renewable
energy
discussed
at
2023
Climate
Change
Conference
(COP28).
It
emphasizes
Paris
Agreement's
role
highlights
environmental
harm
of
fuels,
advocating
sustainable
alternatives
like
solar,
wind,
hydro,
geothermal
power.
This
transition
is
crucial
reducing
greenhouse
gas
emissions
promoting
economic
health
benefits.
Key
findings
reveal
advancements
in
technologies,
resulting
job
creation,
independence,
improved
due
reduced
pollution.
However,
faces
challenges
such
as
high
initial
costs
need
advanced
infrastructure,
particularly
developing
countries.
underscores
importance
mining
essential
materials
lithium
cobalt,
references
António
Guterres's
"five-point
plan"
a
strategic
approach
address
these
issues.
In
conclusion,
stresses
necessity
global
collaboration
among
governments,
businesses,
civil
societies.
asserts
that
path
rich
with
opportunities
innovation,
growth,
equitable
progress,
providing
comprehensive
roadmap
feasible
just
all
nations.
Polymer Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(28), P. 2827 - 2839
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Using
a
palladium-catalyzed
alkyne–alkyne
coupling
reaction,
we
successfully
synthesized
TPE-Diyne
CMP
as
an
organic
electrode
for
supercapacitor
applications.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 4376 - 4376
Published: May 22, 2024
As
a
case
study
on
sustainable
energy
use
in
educational
institutions,
this
examines
the
design
and
integration
of
solar–hydrogen
storage
system
within
management
framework
Kangwon
National
University’s
Samcheok
Campus.
This
paper
provides
an
extensive
analysis
architecture
integrated
such
system,
which
is
necessary
given
increasing
focus
renewable
sources
requirement
for
effective
management.
starts
with
survey
literature
hydrogen
techniques,
solar
technologies,
current
university
systems.
In
order
to
pinpoint
areas
need
improvement
chances
progress,
it
also
looks
at
earlier
research
study’s
methodology
describes
architecture,
includes
fuel
cell
integration,
electrolysis
production,
harvesting,
storage,
customized
needs
university.
explores
consumption
characteristics
Campus
University
recommendations
scalability
scale
suggested
by
designing
three
systems
microgrids
EMS
Optimization
solar–hydrogen,
hybrid
storage.
To
guarantee
safe
functioning,
control
strategies
safety
considerations
are
covered.
Prototype
creation,
testing,
validation
all
part
implementation
process,
ends
thorough
system’s
into
university’s
grid.
The
effectiveness
its
effect
campus
patterns,
financial
sustainability,
comparisons
conventional
assessed
findings
discussion
section.
Problems
that
arise
during
addressed
along
fixes,
directions
further
research—such
as
issues
technology
developments—are
indicated.
sheds
important
light
viability
efficiency
academic
environments,
particularly
regard
accomplishing
objectives.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 612 - 612
Published: Jan. 10, 2024
Deforestation
is
a
central
topic
in
the
ongoing
environmental
degradation
stemming
from
global
economic
expansion
and
population
growth.
This
study
delved
into
effects
of
electricity
production
renewable
sources,
GDP
per
capita,
urbanization
on
forest
area
growth
Finland
during
over-three-decade
research
period,
1990–2022,
using
an
Autoregressive
Distributed
Lag
(ARDL)
model.
Both
ARDL
bounds
test
Bayer–Hanck
cointegration
tests
proved
existence
long-term
cointegrating
relationship
between
variables,
constructed
error
correction
model
(ECM)
evaluated
short-term
relationships.
The
results
showed
that:
(i)
positively
connected
with
sources
urbanization;
(ii)
negatively
growth;
(iii)
short
run,
all
regressors.
utilized
ARDL-ECM
model,
characterized
by
its
robustness
appropriateness,
validated
time-series
dynamics.
obtained
were
scrutinized,
their
policy
implications
thoroughly
examined.
Additionally,
recommendations
are
provided
to
ensure
sustainability
success
conservation
efforts.
