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Ecological Risk and Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in Soil–Vegetable Systems under Wastewater Irrigation
This study investigates the implications of wastewater irrigation on soil and vegetable safety in Tamburawa, Kano State, Nigeria, amid challenges of limited freshwater resources. It highlights the ecological risks and…
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Grain Legumes and Soil Health: Pathways to Sustainable Crop Production in Ethiopia: An Overview
Grain legumes are vital components of sustainable farming systems, owing to their unique ability to improve soil fertility and support resilient crop production. Through biological nitrogen fixation, organic matter…
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Risk Management Practices and Financial Performance of Listed Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria
Many Nigerian deposit money banks continue to underperform financially due to weak risk management practices. This study investigates the effect of credit and liquidity risk on the financial performance of listed…
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The impact of green barriers in EU countries on China's aquatic product exports
Against the backdrop of increasingly stringent green trade barriers, China's aquatic product exports to the European Union have been continuously affected by growing environmental regulations. Based on this situation,…
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Governance and waste management in urban Nigeria: a comparative study of OYO and rivers states
This research examines the institutional and operational frameworks influencing solid waste management (SWM) in two principal metropolitan centres in Nigeria: Ibadan (Oyo State) and Port Harcourt (Rivers State). This…
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Energy consumption, energy efficiency, technological innovations and environment in the Belt and Road Inniative countries
Rising economic activities, industrialization, and production raise energy demand, and the increased use of energy from fossil fuels has a negative impact on environmental quality. Due to their higher energy density,…
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A Dynamic Agricultural Production Model Under Climate-Induced Uncertainty and Investment in Adaptive Capacity
Climate change poses an increasing threat to global agriculture, especially in developing economies where smallholder farmers experience repeated climate shocks due to their lack of sufficient adaptive capacity. This…
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Corporate Carbon Accounting Practices in Bangladesh: Current Practices, Gaps and Policy Implications
Climate change and global warming overshadow concerns about the sustainability of human existence and progress. As a result, there have been numerous worldwide efforts to reduce the negative effects of climate change…
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A Critical Appraisal of Smart Grid Technologies: Contemporary Innovations, Principal Challenges, and Prospective Directions
In light of the escalating challenges posed by climate change and the concomitant increase in global energy demand, the imperative to achieve energy efficiency and environmental protection has attained critical…
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Fueling the Future: Exploring the Nexus of Renewable Energy, Population Shifts, and Economic Development in Five Global Economies
This study investigates the relationship between economic growth and key energy-related and demographic variables across five major economies—China, the United States (U.S.), Germany, Brazil, and India—from 2000 to…
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Digital Inclusive Finance and Commercial Bank Credit Risk: Evidence from Listed Banks in China
The rapid development of contemporary digital inclusive finance has a significant impact on the credit risk of commercial banks, and this paper investigates the potential relationship between digital inclusive finance…
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Leveraging ICT for Effective Disaster Management in Abuja, Nigeria: The Role of E-Governance Tools
The increasing frequency of disasters in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has exposed limitations in traditional disaster management strategies. The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)…
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The Synergistic Impact of Green Finance and ESG Concepts on Rural New-Quality Productivity
The development of rural new-quality productivity is crucial for achieving high-quality rural economic growth and overcoming developmental challenges. This study examines the impact of green finance and ESG…
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Mechanisms of Abiotic Stress Mitigation in Plants Using Biologically Synthesized Nanoparticles. A review
Abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, extreme temperatures, and heavy metal toxicity significantly limit plant growth, productivity, and global food security. Conventional management strategies, including…
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Genetic Diversity and Morphological Characterization of Three Economically Important Oilseed Species Brassica juncea, Brassica napus, and Eruca sativa
Genetic diversity forms the foundation for effective selection and breeding enabling adaptation to changing environments. In this study the genetic and morpho physiological diversity of Brassica juncea, Brassica napus,…
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Myrtus communis L. (Myrtle): A comprehensive Review of its Folk uses, Medicinal uses, Historical perspective, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology
Myrtus communis L. is a bushy, aromatic, ever-green shrub belongs to the family Myrtaceae, which is commonly distributed around the globe. The current review gather important information about its ethno-medicinal uses,…
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Climate change impacts on the agriculture sector of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: a comprehensive review with comparative regional analysis
Climate change presents pressing challenges to Pakistan’s environmental and socio economic, systems with the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) emerging as one of the most vulnerable regions. Scientific assessments…
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Beyond the Framework: Assessing the Integration of Indigenous Views in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Climate Change Policy
This study assesses the climate change policy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a province of Pakistan, from the perspective of indigenous communities. The Pakistan federal government directed provinces to develop a climate…
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Decarbonization Dilemmas and Strategic Tensions in Nigerian Agri-Food Corporate Net-Zero Pledges
In Nigeria’s agri-food sector, the transition toward net-zero emissions has introduced a paradox: firms striving for environmental sustainability are increasingly exposed to financial instability. Despite widespread…
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The impact of population aging on Russia's demographic structure
The population structure of Russia has had different characteristics in a historical period from the Soviet Union era to the Russian Federation era. One of the characteristics is that the ageing population is out of…