With the intensification of urbanization across China, the underutilization of rural housing resources has emerged as a pressing socio-economic and spatial challenge. To enhance the efficiency of shared rural housing transformation and support rural revitalization strategies, a data-driven framework was developed to identify and prioritize hierarchical user demand attributes. Demand items were initially derived through an extensive literature review and subsequently refined using a modified Kano model, informed by structured questionnaire surveys. To strengthen attribute prioritization and functional alignment, the Importance-Satisfaction (I-S) model and the Configuration Index Model were employed for triangulated classification. Findings revealed that structural safety (A11) constitutes a highly attractive attribute, exerting a strong influence on user satisfaction when addressed, yet inducing minimal dissatisfaction when absent. Smart home (A4) and green materials (A7) were identified as key quality attributes, essential for functional enhancement and user experience optimization. In contrast, cost-effectiveness (A1) and investment return (A2) were classified as high-value-added attributes, playing a pivotal role in decision-making among economically motivated users. New energy utilization (A8) and green design (A9) were categorized as fundamental, non-negotiable attributes, reflecting evolving sustainability expectations. Meanwhile, cultural inheritance (A15) and cultural display (A17) exhibited characteristics of low-attractiveness attributes, indicating limited influence on user satisfaction. Salvage (A10) emerged as a potential quality attribute with latent user recognition. The resulting demand classification elucidates a structured pathway for functional optimization, offering a robust analytical lens for the adaptive transformation of idle rural properties into shared accommodation assets. The applicability of the refined Kano model in rural spatial redevelopment was thereby validated. By integrating multidimensional user preferences and sustainability considerations, this study contributes an empirically grounded decision-support tool for policymakers, designers, and stakeholders engaged in rural land use regeneration and housing innovation. The proposed framework holds significant implications for the sustainable utilization of dormant rural infrastructure within broader urban-rural integration agendas.
With the growing concentration of populations in urban centres, ensuring resilient and sustainable food systems has become a critical priority. Disruptions in food supply chains, particularly in small cities with limited logistical flexibility, can severely compromise food availability. In response, the utilisation of urban green spaces for food production has been increasingly recognised as a viable strategy to enhance local self-sufficiency while contributing to broader environmental goals. This study evaluated the potential for integrating urban orchards, berry bushes, and apiaries within the public green spaces of Maribor, a small Slovenian city with a total area of 40 km². Emphasis was placed on publicly owned or publicly accessible land—including municipal holdings, state-owned plots, and land managed by public companies—that remains underutilised yet suitable for edible landscaping. Using spatial analysis conducted through QGis, available green space was quantified and assessed for suitability in supporting fruit trees, edible shrubs, and beekeeping installations. Estimates were then derived for the number of fruit and berry seedlings that could be planted, the volume of potential fruit and honey yields, and the corresponding contribution to carbon dioxide reduction through enhanced urban vegetation and decreased food transport dependency. The results indicate that even fragmented and seemingly marginal green areas possess significant aggregate potential for improving local food resilience, fostering community engagement, and delivering measurable carbon mitigation benefits. Furthermore, urban food forests and community orchards were identified as multifunctional landscape interventions that not only enhance food security but also improve urban biodiversity, air quality, and residents’ mental well-being. These findings align with the European Union’s objectives for urban ecosystem efficiency and carbon neutrality by 2050 and underscore the importance of integrating edible green infrastructure into urban planning frameworks. The study contributes to the growing body of evidence supporting the role of decentralised, nature-based solutions in urban sustainability transitions.
The transition toward Industry 5.0 has necessitated a deeper understanding of sustainable supply chain development, particularly within organic agricultural cooperatives operating in rural environments. In this context, a comprehensive assessment was conducted to examine the determinants influencing sustainable supply chains and to evaluate their maturity within organic agricultural cooperatives in Vietnam’s rural regions. A sample of 250 cooperatives was selected for analysis. The data were processed through a two-stage methodology: initially employing an ordinal logistic regression (OLR) model to identify key influencing factors, followed by the application of a sustainable supply chain maturity model to assess the developmental stage of these cooperatives. The results revealed that the average maturity level of sustainable supply chains among the surveyed cooperatives approached Level 3, suggesting a moderate stage of development with partial integration of sustainability practices. Among the evaluated dimensions, quality issues (mean score: 3.53), customer and marketing management (3.22), and supplier management (3.05) were found to exert the most substantial influence on supply chain sustainability. Furthermore, policy implications were proposed to support cooperative development. The study contributes to the existing literature by offering an empirically grounded maturity model framework tailored to the unique dynamics of rural organic agriculture and by advancing the discourse on sustainable supply chain management in emerging economies undergoing industrial transformation.
Driven by the accelerating global demand for lithium as a strategic raw material for renewable energy storage systems and electric mobility, extensive extraction projects have been proposed across Europe. Among the most prominent is the development of lithium reserves in the Cínovec region of the Czech Republic. This study investigates how local actors perceive the anticipated environmental, economic, and social impacts of lithium mining in the region, and whether current regulatory and governance frameworks are perceived as sufficient to ensure sustainable mining practices. A mixed-methods approach has been employed, combining qualitative data from semi-structured interviews with policymakers, municipal leaders, mining license holders, and regional stakeholders, with quantitative analysis of public opinion data obtained through a survey of 256 residents, along with the systematic review of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), policy documents, and socio-economic datasets. The findings reveal a prevailing skepticism among local stakeholders regarding the project, with strong opposition rooted in concerns over environmental degradation—including risks to water quality, biodiversity, and landscape integrity. While economic benefits such as job creation and regional investment are acknowledged, doubts have been expressed about the equitable distribution of these benefits and the transparency of decision-making processes. A lack of effective public engagement and communication has been identified as a key factor exacerbating community distrust. Moreover, regulatory instruments have been perceived as fragmented and insufficiently enforced, raising questions about institutional readiness for sustainable resource governance. It is concluded that without substantial reforms to enhance procedural transparency, participatory governance, and environmental oversight, social acceptance of the project is unlikely to be secured. These results underscore the importance of aligning resource extraction initiatives with local socio-environmental contexts and of embedding sustainability principles within all phases of project development. The study contributes to current debates on critical raw material governance in the European Union and offers policy-relevant recommendations for designing inclusive, transparent, and environmentally responsible mining strategies that are sensitive to community resilience and long-term regional sustainability.
The integration of economic growth, social cohesion, and environmental sustainability within European Union (EU) development frameworks has been strategically aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These objectives have been positioned to reinforce the EU’s welfare state model while fostering harmonization across member states. In this study, the performance trajectories of 27 EU countries from 2000 to 2023 have been assessed to determine whether convergence in SDG outcomes has occurred, and whether progress towards sustainable development has followed a common pathway. The SDG Index and data for 16 individual SDGs were analyzed using the club convergence methodology and the log t-regression test, allowing for the identification of heterogeneous dynamic patterns and latent convergence clubs. The results indicate that a singular equilibrium in SDG performance has not yet been achieved, with evidence of structural divergence across several key goals. While convergence has been observed for Goals 1, 9, 12, and 13, significant divergence persists for Goals 2, 5, 6, and 8. These findings underscore the limitations of a uniform policy approach and suggest that differentiated, context-sensitive strategies may be required to close performance gaps. The presence of club convergence further implies that member states are evolving towards distinct equilibria, shaped by domestic policy frameworks, institutional capacities, and socioeconomic contexts. This study addresses a significant gap in the literature by providing a systematic and longitudinal analysis of SDG performance heterogeneity within the EU and contributes to ongoing debates on the effectiveness of supranational sustainability governance. It is argued that recognizing and responding to these differentiated trajectories is critical for the design of targeted policy interventions capable of advancing inclusive and balanced sustainable development across the union.
Anthropogenic climate change, driven primarily by the intensification of greenhouse gas emissions since the Industrial Revolution, continues to pose significant environmental and socio-economic challenges. Among the most promising mitigation strategies is carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), which facilitates the reduction of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions by capturing CO₂ from large point sources and storing it in geological formations, such as depleted oil and gas reservoirs. In some configurations, CCUS has also been employed to enhance hydrocarbon recovery. While the technology is widely recognised for its potential to contribute to decarbonisation goals, particularly in fossil fuel-dependent economies, its large-scale deployment remains constrained by considerable economic and regulatory barriers. In Indonesia, a country with ambitious commitments to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060 but a continued reliance on fossil energy, CCUS is increasingly being considered a strategic pathway for transitioning the energy sector toward sustainability. This study undertakes a systematic review of existing and near-operational CCUS initiatives globally, with a focus on economic performance, cost structures, and policy frameworks. Evidence from the literature suggests that although CO₂-enhanced oil recovery (CO₂-EOR) can yield short-term productivity gains, the high capital and operational expenditures associated with CCUS systems often undermine their economic feasibility in the absence of supportive policy instruments or carbon pricing mechanisms. Furthermore, the lack of integrated regulatory frameworks and stakeholder coordination has been identified as a critical barrier to progress in Indonesia. It is therefore argued that a comprehensive national strategy is required—one that aligns with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and incorporates targeted subsidies, regulatory clarity, and inter-sectoral collaboration among emitters and storage providers. The analysis underscores the necessity of embedding CCUS into Indonesia’s long-term decarbonisation roadmap through an approach that balances environmental obligations with economic pragmatism.
Wireless communication technology has transformed connectivity across industries, but its widespread adoption comes with significant challenges. The purpose of paper is to identify and analyze the most critical obstacles affecting the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of wireless communication systems. This research paper mainly demonstrates to determine the most effective challenges for wireless communication technology. In recent times, it is really very significant and demanding work of this technology-based society. Interference, security vulnerabilities, bandwidth limitations, signal attenuation, and latency concerns etc. are the basic factors of this challenging work. This study explores the application of multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) techniques using intuitionistic fuzzy numbers (IFNs) to evaluate this. We apply the weighted MCDM method, i.e., Entropy in this paper. The decisions of multiple decision makers (DMs) are considered into account when collecting this problem related data and IFNs are utilised as mathematical tools to handle uncertainty. In order to address the ambiguity and inconsistency of the system, we finally conclude to conduct the analysis here with final result.
The inadequate disclosure of environmental sustainability performance by polluting firms has led to significant information asymmetry between corporations and stakeholders, which in turn has contributed to investor apathy, diminished economic success, and increased community opposition. This study examines the effects of environmental sustainability performance disclosure on the profitability of firms, specifically focusing on the consumer goods manufacturing sector in Nigeria. The research is anchored in Stakeholder Theory and adopts a correlational research design. Data were obtained from the annual reports of thirteen listed consumer goods manufacturing companies over a period of thirteen years (2012-2024). Feasible Generalized Least Squares (FGLS) regression analysis was employed to test the hypotheses. The results indicate that the disclosure of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction is positively associated with profitability. Similarly, the disclosure of environmental waste management practices is significantly related to improved corporate profitability. However, the disclosure of water management practices revealed a significant negative relationship with profitability. The findings suggest that the disclosure of environmental sustainability practices, such as GHG emissions reduction, waste management, and water consumption reduction, plays a crucial role in enhancing both environmental sustainability and long-term financial performance. While GHG reduction was found to have a direct financial benefit, waste management strategies necessitate a shift from compliance-based approaches to innovation-driven practices. Water management, on the other hand, requires better alignment with industry-specific realities to effectively contribute to profitability and sustainable growth. These findings underscore the importance of transparent environmental performance disclosure as a driver of both ecological sustainability and financial success for firms operating in the consumer goods manufacturing sector.
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