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{"title":"Assessment of Physical and Combustion Properties of Fecal Sludge-Derived Char Briquettes Bonded by Waste Papers, Cassava, and Banana Peels","authors":"Nyangi Chacha","doi":"10.1002/tqem.22327","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22327","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Innovative approaches using biomass and waste for briquette production are needed to address energy deficiencies in household cooking and heating. Fecal sludge (FS) can serve as a feedstock for briquette production. However, the physical and chemical qualities of the briquettes produced using FS and different binding materials are still inadequate. This article examines the physical and combustion properties of carbonized FS bio-briquettes made using five different binders, namely, waste paper (WP), cooked banana peels (CB), non-cooked banana peels (NB), cooked cassava peels (CC), and non-cooked cassava peels (NC). Bio-briquettes were made at various binder ratios (0%, 25%, 50%, and 75%) using a locally fabricated manual pressing machine. Overall, the study discovered that all bio-briquettes fabricated can be utilized for heating and cooking; however, the type and quantity of binders employed influence their quality. The study concluded that FS bio-briquettes blended with 75% WP binder were the best, outperforming others in many tests including drying rates (6 days), physical tests (passed shattering [95%], water boiling [240 s], and tumbling tests [100%]), and burning/thermal efficiency (19.23 MJ/kg). The study suggests further research to be conducted on combining FS with other biomass feedstocks to decrease volatile matter and emissions in bio-briquettes made with FS and non-carbonized binders.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142447596","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ecological Implications of Seasonal Variations in Physicochemical Parameters and Phytoplankton Community in an Effluent-Receiving Wetland in the Gulf of Guinea, Cameroon","authors":"Charleine Sob Djouego,&nbsp;Anyinkeng Neculina,&nbsp;Awo Miranda Egbe,&nbsp;Pascal Tabi Tabot,&nbsp;Fonge Beatrice Ambo","doi":"10.1002/tqem.22324","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22324","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Physicochemical parameters, chlorophyll a (Chl a) concentration, and phytoplankton community structure were assessed in the Wouri estuarine mangrove sector of the Douala Bassa Industrial Zone of Cameroon over two seasons. Three sets of water samples were collected from 10 sites for these analyses. Some physicochemical parameters were measured in situ using multiparameter equipment (HANNA 8289). The data were subjected to analyses of significant difference by an independent sample <i>t</i>-test. Correlation and principal component analysis conducted between variables Temperature, salinity, total dissolved solids (TDS), resistivity, and turbidity showed a strong seasonal variation among sites. Mean Chl a concentration (3.7–48.29 µg/L for dry and 0.1–20.1 µg/L for rainy season) revealed that most sites were eutrophic, with the Euglenophycean index less than 1 in all the sites. Phytoplankton species richness exhibited seasonal and spatial variation, with a total of 74 taxa and 51 taxa for the dry and rainy seasons, respectively. The division Bacillariophyta was the most abundant, with 19 families and 24 species during the dry season and 17 families and 16 species during the rainy season. Other phytoplankton divisions present included Chlorophyta &gt; Cyanophyta &gt; Charophyta &gt; &gt; Myzozoa &gt; Euglenophyta in the dry season; the less diverse divisions in the rainy season were Rhodophyta &gt; Cryptophyta &gt; Xanthophyta &gt; Euglenophyta. High concentrations of nutrients and the presence of eutrophic species such as <i>Microcystis aeruginosa</i> suggest pollution and a need to monitor activities carried out along the water course with respect to the quantity and quality of industrial effluents discharged into the stream. The observed eutrophication explains the noxious odor across the city of Douala, especially during the dry season. The human health implications could be severe, with communities dependent on this contaminated stream for fish and other necessities a scenario that repeats itself in communities dependent on urban wetlands in industrial zones globally.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142429389","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of Microplastics on the Carbon and Nitrogen of Vermicompost","authors":"Iswahyudi Iswahyudi,&nbsp;Adi Sutanto,&nbsp;Wahyu Widodo,&nbsp;Warkoyo Warkoyo,&nbsp;Eny Dyah Yuniwati,&nbsp;Marchel Putra Garfansa,&nbsp;Yenni Arista Cipta Ekalaturrahmah,&nbsp;Sugiono Sugiono,&nbsp;Shefa Dwijayanti Ramadani,&nbsp;Roy Hendroko Setyobudi","doi":"10.1002/tqem.22325","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22325","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The impact of microplastics (MPs) on carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) content in vermicompost is not yet fully understood. This study aims to evaluate the effect of MPs on the carbon and nitrogen ratio in vermicompost, which is important for soil quality and health. The study was carried out using a control treatment and six variations of MPs in the vermicomposting process. Observations were carried out at certain time intervals for 60 days with routine measurements of pH, electrical conductivity (EC), seed germination index (GI), survival rate (SR), and C/N ratio. The results showed that all types of MPs caused a decrease in the C/N ratio compared to the control, with the high-density polyethylene (HDPE) MPs treatment showing the most significant decrease (from 21 to 9.42). Observations also showed that MPs had an impact on reducing the SR parameters (6.88%–20.41%), pH (6.8–6.1), and EC (525.3–398 µs/cm) in vermicompost, which had an impact on the final product quality thereby reducing the GI (10%–28%). MPs have a significant effect on the C/N ratio in vermicompost, reducing the quality of the compost. This study provides new insights into how MPs can affect the composting process and the quality of the final product, important for sustainable agricultural practices and waste management.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142430383","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Review of Conventional and Environmentally Sustainable Glitter","authors":"Maria Luiza de Oliveira Zanini,&nbsp;Laura Martins Fonseca,&nbsp;Camila Rios Piecha,&nbsp;Caroline de Paula Lopes Corrêa,&nbsp;Luciana Bicca Dode,&nbsp;Elessandra da Rosa Zavareze,&nbsp;Patrícia Silva Diaz","doi":"10.1002/tqem.22322","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22322","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Plastics offer several benefits, such as durability, versatility, and cost-effectiveness, which have led to their pervasive use in nearly every aspect of modern life. However, their widespread use has led to significant environmental concerns. One of the major issues is their persistence in the environment, where they accumulate and cause contamination. This problem is particularly severe with plastic packaging and microparticles used in cosmetic products. As a result, the cosmetics industry started producing environmentally sustainable glitter. “Biodegradable” glitter is available in distinct compositions, mainly with a central base composed of a biodegradable material. This review focuses on academic research and patents related to glitter and biodegradable glitter, aiming to classify and compare commercially available options. Furthermore, this review analyzes scientific research on conventional glitter and its conclusions regarding environmental impact. For this, we used the keywords “glitter,” “biodegradable glitter,” “eco-friendly glitter,” “natural glitter,” and “sustainable glitter” in the databases of Wiley, Science Direct, Springer, and Clarivate Analytics ISI—Web of Science. We also performed a bibliometric analysis using the keyword “glitter” in the Web of Science database to obtain a bibliometric map of publication trends in the field using VOSviewer software. The products identified in the search were analyzed for their components and biodegradation potential. These products were classified as “biodegradable” if they were composed entirely of biodegradable constituents and as “eco-friendly” if only a portion of their constituents was biodegradable. We observed that several glitter products are incorrectly classified as biodegradable, demonstrating the need for standardized terminology that accurately reflects the composition of the glitter particles. Patent applications indicate a growing interest in developing environmentally safe glitter particles in recent years. Studies on conventional glitter mainly focus on its environmental impact or discuss analyzes for the identification and classification of glitter particles. The data gathered highlight the gaps in the field, mainly related to glitter production methods and the standardization of biodegradable glitter. Thus, studies in this direction are highly necessary.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142359974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of Shallow Wells of Public Importance in Selected Areas of Ekiti State Capital City, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria","authors":"Adeyeye Joseph Adeleke,&nbsp;Badmus Ganiyu Olabode,&nbsp;Omotoso Toyin","doi":"10.1002/tqem.22323","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22323","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Groundwater is one of the main sources of public water supply all over the world. This study assessed hand-dug wells of economic importance in selected areas of Ado Ekiti in relation to terrain characteristics. A total of 15 wells were randomly sampled with replicates from 5 densely populated parts of the study area. Water samples collected were processed and analyzed in the laboratory using established scientific methods. Results showed that physicochemical characteristics of the sampled groundwater compared favorably with the standard for drinking water, except for phosphate (PO₄³⁻) concentration, which was above the permissible limit of 0.1 mg/L. Moreover, while lead (Pb²⁺) was within the acceptable limits of 0.001 mg/L, cadmium (Cd²⁺) and iron (Fe²⁺) mean values of 0.01 and 16.723 mg/L were above the permissible limits of 0.003 and 0.03 mg/L, respectively. All the samples analyzed were found to contain total coliforms. Piper diagram indicates prevalence of chloride anion facies and a small portion of sulfate with no carbonate ions. There was no dominant water type among the cations. The chemical makeup mainly showed the prevalence of strong acids (Cl⁻) and slightly alkaline earth elements (Ca²⁺). The Schoeller plot suggests the dominance of calcium and elevated chloride concentrations in comparison to other ions. The water quality index indicated widespread pollution in most of the sampled water, showing that the shallow wells are not suitable for drinking purposes except in Adebayo and Erifun axis as expected. The study revealed terrain's influence and unprofessional construction of wells. A holistic water safety plan is imperative in the area and thus recommended.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142273248","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Multidimensional Approach for the Assessment of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Associated With V, Ni, Cr, Cu, and Zn in the Recent Sediments of Kabini Interstate River, Southeastern Western Ghats, India","authors":"Himanshi Gupta,&nbsp;Appukuttanpillai Krishnakumar,&nbsp;Krishnan Anoop Krishnan","doi":"10.1002/tqem.22321","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22321","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The present work intends to study the variation of heavy metals (HMs) to scrutinize the scenario of pollution index and associated environmental risk, as well as source weathering conditions along the Kabini River. The decreasing order of concentration of HMs along the basin is Cr &gt; V &gt; Ni &gt; Zn &gt; Cu. The paper spotlights the pollution grade in sediments, assessed by the geo-accumulation index (<i>I</i>_geo), contamination factor (<i>C_f</i>), pollution load index (PLI), and enrichment factor (<i>E_f</i>). The assessment of ecological risk is studied as potential ecological risk index (RI), toxic risk index (TRI), and modified hazard quotients (mHQs). As per the <i>I</i>_geo and <i>C_f</i>, V and Cr concentrations are higher in the region. Further, PLI confirmed that 35% of samples exceeded the limits of sediment quality guidelines. The RI and TRI values show that a higher ecological risk is associated with Ni, V, and Cr and with Cu and Cr, respectively. Additionally, the 23% Ni and 20% Cu samples from mHQ indicate the severity of pollution in the aquatic environment. The inputs from anthropogenic and natural sources change the concentration of these HMs along the region. Moreover, the study of CIA and plagioclase index of alteration plots confirmed the low to intense weathering conditions. The statistical approach shows the linkage between Cr–V, Cu–Zn, and principal component analysis–derived prominent sources: industrial and agricultural runoff, as well as higher silicate weathering, contribute to the HMs concentration in the region. The Kabini River passes through different climatic and land-use domains of Kerala and Karnataka, which eventually regulate the HM concentration and geo-environmental processes in the region and affect the health risk to humans in one or the other way. The reference data generated from the present work are absolutely new and would be significant in the future for deriving sustainable development plans for the well-being of human beings and precious natural resources.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142273057","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Microenvironment Effects on Decomposition and Mesofauna of Eucalypt Leaf Litter: A Case Study of High-Altitude Tropical Climate, Brazil","authors":"Diacuí Benazir Soares de Sá Santos,&nbsp;Patrícia Anjos Bittencourt Barreto-Garcia,&nbsp;Paulo Henrique Marques Monroe,&nbsp;Rita de Cássia Antunes Lima de Paula,&nbsp;Flávia Ferreira de Carvalho","doi":"10.1002/tqem.22314","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22314","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The effects of microenvironmental conditions on decomposition and its interaction with the mesofauna community remain poorly understood. Therefore, our study aimed to answer the following questions: Does the microenvironment influence the decomposition of <i>Eucalyptus</i> leaf litter and the mesofauna community associated with this process? To do so, we evaluated the litter when exposed to an <i>Eucalyptus</i> plantation (EP) environment and a native forest (NF) environment. Senescent leaves were collected at the base of tree crowns in both the EP and NF environments. After collection, 10 g portions of the dried leaves were placed in litter bags, which were then distributed over the litter in both environments. This defined three treatments: <i>Eucalyptus</i> leaves in the plantation environment, <i>Eucalyptus</i> leaves in NF condition, and NF leaves in their original environment. The litterbag collections took place at 30, 90, 120, 180, 240, and 330 days after installation. Thus, the remaining mass percentages, decomposition rates, and half-life of the leaf litter were estimated from the dry mass results. The edaphic mesofauna community associated with the decomposition process was evaluated at 30, 90, and 120 days using the Berlese–Tullgren funnel method. The microenvironmental conditions of the native forest promoted a higher decomposition rate of <i>Eucalyptus</i> litter, in addition to greater abundance and richness of mesofauna organisms in relation to the <i>Eucalyptus</i> leaf material in the plantation environment.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142234874","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Advancements in Biopolymer-Derived Graft Copolymers: A Comprehensive Review on Their Application in Sustainable Wastewater Treatment","authors":"Sweta Sinha","doi":"10.1002/tqem.22320","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22320","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Rising concerns over water pollution and the depletion of non-renewable resources have propelled the exploration of eco-friendly and sustainable wastewater treatment alternatives. Biopolymer-derived graft copolymers emerge as a promising solution, offering biodegradability, cost-effectiveness, versatility, and enhanced functionality. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in utilizing these copolymers as eco-friendly flocculants for wastewater treatment. It covers synthesis methods for functionalized biopolymer-based flocculants, diverse flocculation mechanisms, and their efficacy in solid–liquid separation. The article explores applications for removing pollutants, emphasizing biodegradability, cost-effectiveness, and versatility. Special attention is given to the environmental impact, critically analyzing how these copolymers contribute to sustainable water treatment practices. The review also discusses potential future prospects and advancements in addressing global water pollution challenges using biopolymer-derived graft copolymers.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142174323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating Health Risks Associated With Fluoride and Nitrate Contaminants in Drinking Water to Residents Living in the Chikkaballapur Taluk of Karnataka, India","authors":"Sridhara Malur Krishnappa,&nbsp;Sadashivaiah Channabasavaiah,&nbsp;Devendra Hanche,&nbsp;Kiran Dasalukunte Ananda,&nbsp;Aparna Puradahalli Muthanarasimha","doi":"10.1002/tqem.22315","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22315","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Addressing fluoride and nitrate contamination in groundwater is crucial for safeguarding public health. Fluoride contamination in groundwater can cause dental and skeletal fluorosis, along with potential neurotoxic effects. Nitrate contamination can lead to methemoglobinemia in infants and increase cancer risk due to the formation of nitrosamines. The major goal of this study was to examine groundwater quality in the Chickkaballapur urban (CBU) and Chikkaballapur rural (CBR) parts of the Chikkaballapur taluk (CBT), Karnataka, and to investigate the potential health hazards associated with the presence of fluoride and nitrate contaminants. Hazard quotient and total hazard index (THI) calculation methods, as suggested by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, were used in the present study to evaluate non-carcinogenic risks for individuals of various age categories, including men, women, and children (MWC). A total of 112 samples from rural areas and 41 samples from urban areas of Chikkaballapur taluk were collected during the post-monsoon season. According to the study's findings, groundwater samples from CBU and CBR surpassed acceptable fluoride concentration limits by 41% and 40%, respectively, while samples from CBR exceeded acceptable nitrate limits by 17%, set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (1 mg/L for fluoride and 45 mg/L for nitrate). All CBU samples remained within the acceptable nitrate limits. The total non-carcinogenic health risks for MWC ranged from 0.34 to 2.18, 0.40 to 2.58, and 0.46 to 2.95, respectively, for CBU, and from 0.16 to 6.51, 0.19 to 7.69, and 0.21 to 8.80, respectively, for CBR. Furthermore, a significant percentage of the groundwater samples that were collected in CBU (60.98%, 68.29%, and 75.61%) and CBR (48.21%, 62.50%, and 73.21%) exceeded the THI limit for MWC (THI = 1). Hence, based on the health risk assessment, it is evident that children in the study area have greater health risks than men and women.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142158605","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"What Drives Social Accounting Research? Insights From a Bibliometric Analysis","authors":"Chetanraj Doddaullarthi Basavaraj,&nbsp;Senthil Kumar Jaya Prakash","doi":"10.1002/tqem.22317","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22317","url":null,"abstract":"<p>With the increasing importance\u0000of sustainability and corporate social responsibility across the globe, social accounting practices are being accepted worldwide; however, the rate of acceptance varies. By analyzing trends, patterns, and future areas of social accounting research, this study aims to address the gap in systematic analysis in this area of research. In the present study, social accounting literature is reviewed through bibliometric techniques, and the vast body of research associated with social accounting is systematized to identify major trends, the most successful authors, methodological variety, and topic relevance. Bibliographic data are retrieved from Scopus and Web of Science databases. Data analysis is performed using Biblioshiny R and Python programming languages. The corpus includes publications from 1946 to March 2024, and 2286 publications remain in the final sample. The results indicate a 6.2% growth rate per year, and the leading contributing country is the UK, followed by Australia, Italy, and the USA. Methodological diversity analysis shows a commitment to empirical research, in which surveys and quantitative research dominate. The topic analysis identified 10 major topics. The studie's innovation lies in the comprehensive nature of bibliometric analysis, which provides insights into the growth, development, and diversity of social accounting research. The implications are related to the increasing importance of sustainability and environmental, social, and governance performance areas, while future research opportunities include the use of digital technologies to achieve improved transparency and stakeholder engagement.</p>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/tqem.22317","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142158584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}