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{"title":"The mechanism of dilution economic responsibility of participants in environmental pollution by motor vehicles on the territory","authors":"Vladimir Kurdyukov","doi":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100881","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100881","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The aim of the study is to determine the mechanism of dilution economic responsibility (MODER) for environmental pollution by motor vehicles in the context of the transition to sustainable development (SD) of the territory. The problems of the management system of SD of territories are associated with the limitations of the apparatus for making managerial decisions, approaches to goal setting and situation analysis. The solution of these problems is possible in the formation of a strategy adequate to the objectives of the territory's SD, one of the main elements of which is a stimulating mechanism. Modern tools for stimulating eco-friendly behavior are developing towards influencing consumption and individual consumers, without taking into account the conditions on the territory and the indirect contribution of capital. The incentive mechanism leads to increased exploitation of the weakest stakeholders. The qualitative development of technologies reduces the pressure on the environment - the exploitation of the ecological potential of the territory. However, the identified MODER shows that the exploitation of the social potential of territories does not decrease and there are no prerequisites for this within the framework of the dominant methodology. The economic participation of state structures in causing economic damage from emissions of pollutants by motor vehicles and the need for its assessment, which will increase the efficiency and integrity of management decisions of the bureaucracy, are substantiated. The identified MODER of indirect participants in pollution by motor vehicles is associated with the transition from the “polluter pays” (PP) principle to the “consumer pays” (CP) principle. It manifests itself in shifting the main economic burden, the consequences of inefficient management and rent-seeking behavior to individual users and the local population. The impact of the dilution of property rights on incentives and behaviors can largely be transferred to the dilution of the economic responsibility of participants in pollution by motor vehicles. In conditions of shifting responsibility to end users, the main stakeholders are less inclined to reduce negative consequences. This is partly due to the use of negative externalities in decision-making and the formation of strategies for the development of territories. The results of the study show the need for the main stakeholders to take on more responsibility and reduce the possibility of redistributing responsibility to other levels of decision-making. The lack of the responsibilities of bureaucracy and capital, as well as the need to assess the themselves, reduces the incentives to improve the effectiveness of decisions. The dilution of the economic responsibility of participants in motor vehicle pollution increases the cost of benefits and transfers the bulk of the costs of internalizing economic damage to the population of the territory. The MODER stimulates the growth of ","PeriodicalId":34478,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Futures","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100881"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144322432","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Installation and pricing decision in a two-channel supply chain under carbon cap-and-trade mechanism","authors":"Jinyu Wei,&nbsp;Yu Wang,&nbsp;Yaoxi Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100876","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100876","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The rising global demand for energy has led to escalating issues related to resource scarcity, environmental pollution, and energy crises. In this study, we examine a two-channel supply chain operating under a carbon cap-and-trade mechanism, where manufacturers and retailers distribute low-carbon products that also come with installation services. We develop three models to analyze how service self-construction and outsourcing impact the decisions of different supply chain members. Additionally, we explore the effects of customer loyalty to retail channel, the difficulty of installation, and the prices in carbon trading on supply chain choices. Our findings indicate that customer loyalty to the retail channel influences manufacturers' and retailers' optimal installation service strategies. Notably, the model favoring the self-management of installation services is not the preferred choice for either manufacturers or retailers. Furthermore, we discover that excessively low and excessively high carbon trading prices hinder manufacturers from achieving optimal emission reductions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34478,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Futures","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100876"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144338701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Promoting social sustainability: Psychological and contextual factors influencing mobility scooter adoption among older adults in a developing country","authors":"Ala Kordrostami ,&nbsp;Javad Esmailpour ,&nbsp;Kayvan Aghabayk ,&nbsp;Nirajan Shiwakoti","doi":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100878","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100878","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Equitable transportation for minority groups, such as older generations, is fundamental to social sustainability, as active participation in society improves their quality of life. Mobility scooters have the potential to promote independence among older adults so that they can participate in society alongside reducing dependency on motor vehicles, contributing to more sustainable urban mobility solutions. However, in developing countries, existing literature reveals a gap in quantitively assessing and comparing different factors influencing their adoption, especially psychological factors, such as external shame. This study examines mobility scooter acceptance among the elderly (aged 60+), in Tehran, a large metropolitan area, and Gorgan, a small city in Iran. An extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) with seven constructs, including the novel introduction of \"Shame,\" was assessed using data from 805 respondents through face-to-face interviews. The second part of the study measured observed heterogeneity using multi-group analysis (MGA) to examine the effects of two moderators: city size and daily physical challenges. The results highlight “Shame” as a predictor of mobility scooter acceptance, with different impacts between the two cities. In the small city, “Shame” negatively moderates other constructs, while in the large city, perceived usefulness is a more decisive predictor; suggesting that practicality holds greater sway in such contexts. These results highlight the importance of psychological factors, especially \"Shame,\" in predicting mobility scooter acceptance based on city size. In light of these findings, tailored policies and strategies are proposed to address the unique psychological and contextual barriers faced by older adults in small and large cities, advancing social equity in sustainable transportation for the elderly.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34478,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Futures","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100878"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144322359","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A critical review on reuse potentials of wood waste for innovative products and applications: trends and future challenges","authors":"Rosanna Leone ,&nbsp;Giada La Scalia ,&nbsp;Manfredi Saeli","doi":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100869","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100869","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study conducts a systematic review of the scientific literature to understand the main trends related to wood waste reuse in the production of innovative and sustainable materials and products, in light of the Circular Economy approach and the Sustainable Development Goals. The main objective is to fill the existing gaps in the literature, outline possible future challenges, and initiate a new phase of experimentation on innovative bio-composite products. Using the Scopus database and applying the software VOSviewer and mySLR, a selected number of papers were analysed to identify trends and areas of interest in the management, valorisation, and reuse of wood waste in various industrial fields. The research mainly considers products that are both tested and in the experimental phase, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to waste management and proposing the adoption of strategies such as the \"6R\" principles (reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, redesign, and regenerate). The bibliometric analysis, and a deep analysis of selected studies, revealed a growing interest in the use of wood waste in long-term applications, such as construction, bio-fuels, energy, and biocomposite materials, offering novel opportunities to promote sustainability, waste management, and reduce the environmental impact associated with this waste.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34478,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Futures","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100869"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144330108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Optimizing sustainable urban mobility through digital integration","authors":"Waqas Ahmed","doi":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100879","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100879","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the intention to endorse Mobility as a Service (MaaS) in a developing country context, examining its potential to mitigate car dependency by integrating multiple transport modes for seamless planning, booking, and payment digitally. To this purpose, a cross-sectional survey gathered data from 392 MaaS users, analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and Importance-Performance Map Analysis (IPMA) to identify decisive elements in digital integration for sustainable urban practices. Findings reveal that Service Quality and Digital Dexterity are primary drivers of acceptance and continued intention to use, while Social Influence plays a lesser role. These results highlight the need for resilient, user-centered digital solutions to advance sustainable urban transit in developing economies. This research provides actionable comprehensions for policymakers and MaaS providers, supporting the design of effective, inclusive mobility strategies that nurture engagement and adoption in resource-constrained urban settings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34478,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Futures","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100879"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144313704","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Digital economy, energy consumption and urban carbon emission reduction: empirical evidence from 278 cities in China","authors":"Haiwen Sun ,&nbsp;Chunling Tang ,&nbsp;Ping Gao ,&nbsp;Guoxiong Zhou","doi":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100858","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100858","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The intensifying challenge of global climate change has made accelerating energy conservation and emission reduction an urgent global imperative. As one of the world’s largest carbon emitters, China plays a pivotal role in global decarbonization efforts. The digital economy, emerging as a key driver of China’s economic transformation, provides novel pathways for advancing carbon reduction. This paper employs kernel density estimation and ArcGIS 10.8 to analyze the spatiotemporal dynamics of the digital economy and urban carbon emissions in China. Using panel data from 278 prefecture-level cities, the study applies fixed-effects models, mediation effect models, and spatial Durbin models to explore the mechanisms and spatial impacts of the digital economy on carbon reduction. The findings reveal that: (1) the development of the digital economy exerts a significant “inverted U-shaped” influence on urban carbon emission reduction; (2) energy consumption intensity is the critical mechanism underlying the nonlinear relationship between the digital economy and carbon emissions; (3) the digital economyʼs impact on carbon emissions exhibits spatial spillover effects, following a similar “inverted U-shaped” trajectory. These results contribute valuable empirical insights into the dual objectives of digital economic growth and carbon emission reduction, offering policymakers guidance on leveraging digitalization to achieve sustainable and coordinated regional development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34478,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Futures","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100858"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144313705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The role of metaverse in urban planning: A geospatial framework for simulating sustainable and resilient cities","authors":"Keramatollah Ziari,&nbsp;Ehsan Dorostkar","doi":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100859","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100859","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Research topic</h3><div>The use of metaverse technologies (digital twins, AI, VR/AR) for urban planning is the subject of this research. Significance: Rapid urbanization demands responses to sustainability and resilience that exceed traditional planning. Objective(s): We want to discuss metaverse uses in urban planning, investigate the role of geospatial technologies, reveal integration challenges/opportunities, and suggest a conceptual geospatial-metaverse framework.</div></div><div><h3>Originality</h3><div>This is the first framework that combines geospatial analytics, participatory simulations, and artificial intelligence-driven predictive modeling in the metaverse to enable integrated urban planning. Methodology: A tripartite conceptual framework (spatial analytics, virtual city representation, stakeholder collaboration) leverages geospatial data (remote sensing, GIS, IoT, metaverse interactions) and AI algorithms. Findings: Metaverse enables real-time policy testing, resilience modeling for disasters, and inclusive citizen participation; Data interoperability and digital equity are binding constraints; Interdisciplinary collaboration is a driver of scalability.</div></div><div><h3>Practical applications</h3><div>City policymakers can utilize this framework to achieve optimum utilization of land, enable simplified climate adaptation and evidence-based governance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34478,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Futures","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100859"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144313712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Understanding wheat farmers' intentions regarding the adoption of integrated pest management","authors":"Yadgar Momenpour,&nbsp;Shahla Choobchian,&nbsp;Hassan Sadighi","doi":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100866","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100866","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Integrated pest management employs a holistic and sustainable approach to minimize environmental impacts for effective pest control. However, there is limited empirical evidence regarding the implementation and extent of willingness to adopt integrated pest management methods, particularly in developing countries. To address this research gap, this study utilizes an augmented version of the planned behavior model to examine the determinants influencing environmental protection intention among Iranian farmers in adopting integrated pest management practices. This research was descriptive, causal, and correlational, conducted through a cross-sectional survey method on 357 wheat farmers in West Azarbaijan province. The constructs in the original planned behavior model accounted for 51 %, and the extended model accounted for 69 % of the variance in farmers' intention to use integrated pest management practices. According to the findings of structural equation modeling, all constructs, except subjective norm, significantly affect farmers' intention to use integrated pest management. The results suggest that place attachment enhances the relationship between farmers' attitude and intention to use integrated pest management. The model created in this study can serve as a guide for future research and interventions aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural practices worldwide. Policymakers can utilize these insights to develop policies that offer incentives for the adoption of integrated pest management techniques.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34478,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Futures","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100866"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144366180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Urban and climate change resilience: A case of France colony, Islamabad","authors":"Latif Abdul ,&nbsp;Taofang Yu ,&nbsp;Muhammad Yousif Mangi","doi":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100862","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100862","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper attempts to explore the socio-economic characteristics, and urban and climate change challenges of France colony, Islamabad. The study reveals that society confronts several challenges due to haphazard and uncontrolled growth. They are the consequences of people’s need to find an affordable place to live, which comes at the cost of streets, streams, and open areas. In spite of being at the center of Islamabad and surrounded by the posh sector F-7, the colony has failed to grab the attention of policymakers and municipal managers. Resultantly, this informal settlement has been left to fend for itself during emergencies. The paper has recommended some viable recommendations, which include the provision of municipal services and regulated growth for resilience building.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34478,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Futures","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100862"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144338601","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How does democracy impact the environment? An economic and political analysis of load capacity in Egypt","authors":"Kemal Eyuboglu ,&nbsp;Umut Uzar","doi":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100860","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100860","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>While it is essential to consider economic and political factors together to understand environmental degradation, the lack of sufficient efforts to grasp the political economy of the environment is cited as a key reason for the slowdown in achieving sustainable development goals. This study focuses on democracy in Egypt, a country with a complex economic and political history. It investigates the impacts of financial development, energy consumption, economic growth, trade openness, and urbanization on the load capacity factor from 1980 to 2022, employing the Fourier Augmented ARDL method. It adds to the literature from multiple perspectives as a pioneering study in Egypt. The results show that democracy decreases the load capacity factor, leading to a decline in environmental quality and indicating a trade-off between democracy and environmental preservation. Economic growth and energy consumption are identified as the most significant contributors to reducing the load capacity factor and accelerating environmental degradation. Conversely, trade openness enhances the load capacity factor, easing ecological pressure in Egypt. However, financial development and urbanization are found to have no significant impact. The findings highlight the urgent need for a balanced approach to economic, political, and environmental strategies in Egypt. This study underscores the importance of integrating economic and political efforts to achieve sustainable development goals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34478,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Futures","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100860"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144313627","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}