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{"title":"The effect of pre-trip virtual reality and on-site smart device use on accessible tourism experiences","authors":"Chung-Shing CHAN ,&nbsp;Shing Yan WONG ,&nbsp;Dora AGAPITO ,&nbsp;Veleda TAM","doi":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100811","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100811","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the contribution of pre-visit virtual reality (VR) experiences and the use of smart devices (SDs) in enhancing accessible tourism for visitors with hearing loss at Yim Tin Tsai Island, a rural destination in Hong Kong. A total of 163 participants, including 78 individuals with varying degrees of hearing impairment and 85 persons without reported disabilities, participated in a self-guided visit. They were randomly assigned to four groups based on whether a VR experience was provided before the visit and whether SDs were used during the visit. Post-visit focus group discussions explored challenges faced, solutions proposed, and perceptions of VR and SD applications. The findings suggest that while VR and SDs offer practical and emotional benefits, visitors with hearing loss do not perceive them as particularly effective in overcoming barriers or significantly enhancing their experiences on the island. Recommendations proposed to improve tourism experiences of visitors with hearing loss include the provision of a multi-sensory environment and information supplementing the visit in VR experiences, as well as adopting a non-intrusive and intuitive approach in presenting information on smart devices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34478,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Futures","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100811"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144313628","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":"Generative AI for business sustainability: Examining usability, usefulness, and triple bottom line impacts in small and medium enterprises","authors":"Priscilla Bahaw ,&nbsp;David Forgenie ,&nbsp;Ghulfam Sadiq ,&nbsp;Satesh Sookhai","doi":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100815","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100815","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Generative AI has emerged as a game-changing technology with great potential to enhance business sustainability. This study explores the adoption and application of generative AI among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in a small island developing state. The study utilizes the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) framework. It integrates quantitative and qualitative methods to comprehensively understand generative AI's role in fostering sustainable business practices. Quantitative findings reveal that perceived ease of use and usefulness significantly influence SMEs' intentions to adopt generative AI, ultimately predicting its actual usage. Qualitative insights complement these findings by identifying four key applications: operational efficiency, data-driven decision-making, sustainable product and service innovation, and building a sustainable brand identity. Despite its potential, the study acknowledges limitations, including focusing on a single SIDS and relying on self-reported data, which constrain generalizability. However, these limitations do not diminish the study's importance, as it highlights practical pathways for SMEs to overcome resource constraints and achieve sustainability goals. The findings highlight the transformative role of generative AI in equipping SMEs with innovative tools to balance profitability with environmental and social responsibility. Policymakers are urged to support this transition through education and outreach, making generative AI accessible and practical for SMEs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34478,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Futures","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100815"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144308153","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":"Analysis of renewable energy resources (RERs) under the China-Pakistan economic corridor (CPEC) initiative: A proposed solution for optimized and sustainable energy management","authors":"Anis Ur Rehman ,&nbsp;Ishaq G. Muhammad Alblushi ,&nbsp;Haris M. Khalid ,&nbsp;Zafar Said ,&nbsp;Abdulla Ismail ,&nbsp;S.M. Muyeen ,&nbsp;Hakan F. Oztop ,&nbsp;Almoataz Y. Abdelaziz","doi":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100826","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100826","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The western portion of Kashmir region faces challenges towards complete harness and integration of renewable energy resources (RERs) available in abundance. These challenges correlate effectively to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiatives. To address these challenges, this article conducts a comprehensive analysis of smart grid technologies towards a possible energy solution for western Kashmir. The proposed research thoroughly examines: 1) energy generation, 2) energy consumption, and 3) energy market dynamics in the region. The findings emphasize the pivotal role of western Kashmir and highlight its substantial potential for RERs as a valuable contributor to CPEC energy initiatives. The dominance of hydroelectric power in the Alpha Case accounts for 97.6 % of total electric energy production and an impressive annual output of 100,372,080,000 kWh. This eventually demonstrates western Kashmir’s capacity for generating substantial clean energy. The Beta Case portrays commendable self-sufficiency, eliminating the need for grid energy purchases and exemplifying sustainable practices. These findings offer invaluable insights to policymakers and stakeholders while providing a robust foundation for 1) effectively harnessing western Kashmir's RERs, 2) driving sustainable development, 3) fostering energy independence, and 4) positioning western Kashmir as a significant participant in the transition towards a low-carbon future and climate change.</div><div>© 2017 ElsevierInc.Allrightsreserved.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34478,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Futures","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100826"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144308156","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":"Media convergence on androids and journalistic practice: A study of the use of channels television mobile application among professionals in Lagos","authors":"Adesina Lukuman Azeez ,&nbsp;Oluwakemi Elizabeth Akerele ,&nbsp;Abiodun Adeniyi ,&nbsp;Raliat Ibrahim","doi":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100816","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100816","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We investigated the impact of media through androids on information gathering, dissemination and reception by examining the perceived usefulness, ease and use of the Channels TV mobile app among busy professionals in Lagos. Using a purposive sampling method, a questionnaire and interview were deployed to gather data from two groups; identified professionals in Lagos who used the Channels TV app on Androids for accessing news and the management staff of Channels TV. Findings revealed that busy professionals who are always on the road transmitting from home to office, find the app convenient and easy to use to use to catch daily news highlights. Also, Channels mobile enhances media convergence through the provision of multimedia media content across multiple channels to satisfy the audience's appetite.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34478,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Futures","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100816"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144280989","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":"Assessing local community perspectives on climate change and variability: Implications for unpaved secondary roads in Sierra Leone","authors":"Phodie Musa Kamara ,&nbsp;Yaw Adubofour Tuffour ,&nbsp;Frank Baffour-Ata ,&nbsp;Daniel Atuah Obeng","doi":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100785","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100785","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Climate change presents significant challenges to infrastructure and livelihoods, particularly in highly climate-sensitive regions such as Sierra Leone. Although Sierra Leone is widely recognized as vulnerable, limited research has examined local community perceptions of climate variability and its effects on infrastructure. This study explored community perspectives on climate change and its impacts on unpaved roads in Sierra Leone. It examined how communities perceive and experience climate change, how these changes affect unpaved roads that connect livelihood hubs, and which local anthropogenic activities exacerbate these effects. Using a cross-sectional design, data were collected from 430 participants across four districts in Sierra Leone through questionnaires, group discussions, and informant interviews. This mixed-methods approach enabled triangulation of findings and facilitated comprehensive documentation of community experiences, although the cross-sectional nature limited temporal analysis and causal inference. Communities reported increasingly frequent and intense weather events, including heavy rainfall, rising temperatures, windstorms, and droughts, as significantly affecting daily life. Climate change and variability were reported to degrade unpaved roads, cause erosion, washouts, and potholes, and disrupt access to markets, healthcare, schools, etc.,. In addition, local activities such as inadequate drainage management, deforestation, and inappropriate land use were perceived to intensify soil erosion and sedimentation. These findings provide new insight into community perceptions of climate-related impacts on unpaved roads in Sierra Leone and support climate-resilient infrastructure planning and adaptation through community engagement and policy interventions aligned with SDGs 9 and 13, promoting sustainable and inclusive development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34478,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Futures","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100785"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144280991","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":"Air quality and travel behavior: analyzing the impact of smog on the intentions to choose clean air destinations in Lahore, Pakistan","authors":"Farrukh Baig ,&nbsp;Nabeel Shakeel ,&nbsp;Muhammad Shafin Saif ,&nbsp;Kainat Amar ,&nbsp;Jaeyoung Jay Lee ,&nbsp;Febri Kurniawan","doi":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100806","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100806","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Smog has become an alarming issue in major urban areas suffering from climate change. The excessive amount of smog in the air affects urban tourism and makes people escape from smog-affected areas and intend to travel to clean air destinations. To explore this relationship well, this study explores factors such as daily life impact perceptions of smog, physical health impact perceptions, negative psychological feelings, and mass media influence affecting people’s willingness to escape from the smog and behavioral intentions to seek clean air destinations. A questionnaire survey was conducted in Lahore city, Pakistan, which suffers from the worst air quality. A structural equation modeling technique was used to analyze the data. The results indicate that daily life impact perceptions of smog, negative psychological feelings, and mass media influence significantly influence travelers’ behavioral intentions and willingness to seek clean air destinations. The study’s findings suggest that smog plays a dual role in tourism-related travel demand. It can strengthen the individual’s motivation to escape from areas with smog, whereas it makes clean air destinations attract visitors. Though the smog impacts on urban tourism might be negative, still, it can stimulate people to travel to green places, promoting tourism development in the neighborhood places with better air quality. Therefore, the authorities should consider enhancing the capacity of tourism management, providing alternative transportation, positive portrayal, and targeted marketing to promote tourism in areas with better air quality.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34478,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Futures","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100806"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144288975","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":"Energy transitions era: geopolitical characteristics and connotations in the Arab Gulf States","authors":"Abdalftah Hamed Ali ,&nbsp;Monged Abdalla","doi":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100808","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100808","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Middle East’s energy landscape is experiencing significant changes due to internal socio-economic issues, shifting global energy demands, and evolving geopolitical circumstances. This study explores the geopolitical trends influencing the energy transitions in the Arab Gulf States. The research examines how these countries navigate the complexities of transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources amidst fluctuating oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and stringent international climate commitments. Using a mixed-methods approach combining policy analysis, qualitative review, and cross-country comparison, the paper analyzes key national plans and regional dynamics across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain. Research findings revealed that the Gulf Arab States face many challenges, including fluctuating oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and balancing economic stability with environmental sustainability. Additionally, adopting renewable energy brings various social and political advantages and enables the Gulf to meet its regional climate governance obligations.</div><div>The study highlights strategic approaches such as energy diplomacy, economic diversification under national visions, and emerging investments in green technologies and critical minerals. It further identified the risks associated with insufficient integration into global renewable supply chains. The paper concluded with policy implications for regional sustainability, the balance of geopolitical power, and the imperative for institutional reform. This contribution added to the literature by contextualizing GCC responses within broader international patterns of energy transition and geopolitical realignment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34478,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Futures","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100808"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144297659","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":"Harmonizing project management and supply chain for sustainable construction: A comprehensive mathematical model and case study","authors":"Mohammad Amin Edalatpour,&nbsp;Seyed Mohammad Javad Mirzapour Al-e-Hashem ,&nbsp;Sahar Ghasemi","doi":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100805","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100805","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The cornerstone of achieving sustainable project management success lies in the harmonious integration of its multifaceted aspects. The conventional approach of handling different project dimensions in isolation falls short of realizing true success. In this context, sustainability emerges as a central theme, driving our exploration of how \"project management\" and \"supply chain\" intersect within the realm of construction projects, with a primary focus on optimizing resource allocation, minimizing environmental impact, and promoting long-term economic stability. Our research endeavors to usher in a paradigm shift, one that aligns \"project management\" - encompassing considerations of time and cost - with the principles of sustainability. We introduce a comprehensive mathematical model designed to not only maximize project profitability but also enhance its adaptability and environmental conscientiousness. Recognizing the dynamic nature of project financing, we diligently account for the influence of interest rates and housing price fluctuations on revenue and expenses, ensuring that our model reflects real-world conditions. Furthermore, our model delves into the intricate balance between time and cost, particularly in situations where project schedules require acceleration while adhering to the project's original timeline. Through a nuanced analysis, we explore various scenarios, allowing for different strategies. This includes early ordering to mitigate delays at the potential cost of increased maintenance, or an intensified effort to compress activities, which might elevate compressing costs. Our objective functions are designed to identify the most optimal combination, considering both project efficiency and sustainability. In line with our commitment to sustainability, we conduct a thorough examination of environmental, social, and economic factors throughout the project lifecycle. This holistic approach ensures that our model aligns with sustainable practices and promotes eco-friendly construction methods while simultaneously fostering a positive social impact and preserving economic viability. To validate the real-world applicability of our model, we present a case study of its implementation in an actual construction project, demonstrating how sustainability principles can be translated into practical, actionable strategies for the betterment of construction projects and, ultimately, our environment and society.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34478,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Futures","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100805"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144330105","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":"Bank financing and green financing: The influence of sustainable practices on investment sensitivity","authors":"Ashfaq Habib ,&nbsp;Muhammad Asif Khan","doi":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100775","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100775","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study explores the influence of sustainable investment practices, focusing on how firms’ Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) activites and environmental disclosure affect the investment sensitivity of environmentally sensitive firms (ESFs). The results reveal that high environment sensitivity firms are more inclined to implement sustainable practices to improve operational efficiency and mitigate risks. The findings explain that ESG and environmental disclosures significantly influence investment sensitivity, with stronger effects observed in high-environment sensitivity firms compared to their low- environment sensitivity firms. Further, the study reveals that bank financing plays a moderating role in the relationship of bank sustainability and investment sensitivity. Additionally, we find that green finance acts as a mediator, reducing investment sensitivity by channeling resources toward sustainable investment initiatives, particularly in high-sensitivity firms. This research underscores the critical role of banks sustainable practices and innovative financing strategies in improving stable and efficient investment decisions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34478,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Futures","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100775"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144271540","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":"Green at eye level: Exploring the impacts of visible greenery on physical activity among university students","authors":"Yihang Bai ,&nbsp;Mengqiu Cao ,&nbsp;Yiwei Bai ,&nbsp;Kaihan Zhang ,&nbsp;Xinyao Song ,&nbsp;Ruoyu Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100788","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100788","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Urban green spaces are vital for promoting physical activity and have a recognised positive impact on public health. Research consistently shows high levels of physical inactivity among adolescents, with their exercise habits influencing future travel behaviours. While most studies focus on neighbourhood settings, this study explores university campuses in China. Unlike Western campuses, Chinese universities are typically enclosed by physical walls, presenting unique spatial dynamics. This research involved a survey of 811 students across ten universities in Guangzhou, employing the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) to assess their levels of physical activity. To evaluate greenery from a pedestrian's perspective, we applied a deep learning semantic analysis of street-view images. This method is consistent with human visual experience, providing a novel way to analyse campus green spaces. A multilevel linear regression model was used to explore the link between green space exposure and student physical activity within these enclosed environments. The findings indicate a significant positive correlation between accessible green spaces at eye-level and students’ physical activity. In addition, active travel behaviours, such as walking, correlate positively with greater physical activity among students. However, our study found no significant connection between green spaces analysed via remote sensing and student activity levels. These insights underscore the importance of integrating green spaces into urban planning to foster healthier communities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34478,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Futures","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100788"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144271546","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}