Elsevier, , Volume , 1 January 2024
Climate change is accepted as the biggest challenge for the European Union (EU) and for this reason being a climate-neutral continent by 2050 is a priority for Europe. Deploying more renewables, increasing energy efficiency and electrification are the most important tools serving to this policy. With the support of innovation, renewable energy sectors could be more effective in climate change mitigation and adaptation measures. In this study, the two most mature renewable energy sectors; solar photovoltaic and wind energy in European countries are examined.
Elsevier, , Volume , 1 January 2024
Algal biodiesels have emerged as a promising renewable energy source with numerous advantages over conventional fossil fuels. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of diverse production processes, drawbacks, and benefits of the algal biofuel production process while also critically assessing the potential gaps in the field. With a plethora of advantages like cost-effectiveness, nutrient cycling, yield benefits, sustainability, and versatility required for commercial usage, several challenges are yet to be addressed for effective implementation.
Elsevier,
Water Matters: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, Volume , 1 January 2024
This chapter explores how rapid urbanization and climate change threaten urban water security, using Windhoek, Namibia, as a case study. It highlights how adaptive, innovative approaches—such as resource-efficient systems and resilient storage—can transform hydrosocial systems to ensure sustainable water access, supporting healthier, more resilient cities (SDG 11) and safeguarding public health (SDG 3). The Windhoek experience underscores the importance of rethinking development pathways to build adaptive, equitable urban water systems in a changing world.
Elsevier, One Earth, Volume 7, 19 January 2024
The cascading effects of biodiversity decline on human well-being present a pressing challenge for sustainable development. Conservation efforts often prioritize safeguarding specific species, habitats, or intact ecosystems but overlook biodiversity's fundamental role in providing Nature's Contributions to People (NCP) in human-modified landscapes.
Elsevier,
One Earth, Volume 7, 19 January 2024
The paper presents a scientific framework for assessing marine biodiversity and reveals significant gaps in our understanding and protection of ocean biodiversity, emphasizing the need for more strategic conservation efforts to safeguard marine ecosystems and their contributions to human well-being.
Elsevier,
Learning, Culture and Social Interaction, 2023, 100792
This study explores how visually impaired persons (VIPs) learn mathematical concepts, like the Pythagorean theorem, through tactile and haptic interaction with material objects rather than visual illustrations. Using video-recorded data and conversation analysis, the research highlights how transforming visual materials into tangible forms supports math learning.
Elsevier,
Ad Hoc Networks, Volume 152, 1 January 2024
A comprehensive survey of the current research on using Blockchain and Federated Learning (FL) to enhance Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) networks. It examines the security challenges faced by IIoT systems, the potential threats, and the state-of-the-art approaches that leverage Blockchain and FL to address these issues.
