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A genetic algorithm simheuristic for solving the stochastic project portfolio selection problem with portfolio reliability constraints

open access: yesInternational Transactions in Operational Research, Volume 33, Issue 6, Page 4039-4071, November 2026.
Abstract In response to the increasing complexity of modern products, dynamic markets, and intensified competition, project‐based organizations are actively seeking methodologies to efficiently manage their expanding project portfolios. This paper analyzes the project portfolio selection problem in uncertain environments. Despite recent advances in the
Miguel Saiz   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Artificial Intelligence in Climate and Sustainable Finance: A Blessing or a Curse?

open access: yesJournal of Economic Surveys, Volume 40, Issue 4, Page 1854-1873, September 2026.
ABSTRACT While there are concerns regarding the sustainability of artificial intelligence (AI), it is a potential ally in the transition toward a greener future. It offers advanced tools for data analysis; risk modeling; and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) assessment.
Filippo di Pietro   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Socioeconomic Factors Associated With Native Vegetation Conservation in Rural Properties of the Brazilian Semi‐Arid Region

open access: yesLand Degradation &Development, Volume 37, Issue 14, Page 10162-10173, 30 August 2026.
ABSTRACT The conservation of native vegetation in rural properties of the Brazilian semi‐arid region constitutes a critical challenge for regional environmental sustainability and land degradation prevention. This study analyzed the influence of socioeconomic factors of rural landowners on native vegetation retention in properties from the Central ...
Aelton Biasi Giroldo   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Zagros Restoration: Smart Choices for Oak Forests

open access: yesLand Degradation &Development, Volume 37, Issue 14, Page 10284-10307, 30 August 2026.
ABSTRACT Widespread forest degradation across the northern Zagros region of Iran driven by both human activity and natural processes has created an urgent need for targeted afforestation and forest enrichment strategies. Hence, the aim of this study was identifying the most suitable native tree and shrub species for restoring degraded forest areas in ...
Farzad Yavari   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Predictive Ecosystem Health Assessment Under Land‐Use and Vegetation Dynamics in a Semi‐Arid Rift Valley Basin, Ethiopia

open access: yesLand Degradation &Development, Volume 37, Issue 14, Page 10417-10439, 30 August 2026.
ABSTRACT Land degradation driven by rapid land‐use and climate‐driven vegetation dynamics increasingly threatens ecosystem stability in semi‐arid wetland basins, yet predictive ecosystem health assessments remain limited in Sub‐Saharan Africa. This study evaluates historical dynamics and future trajectories of ecosystem health in the Ziway‐Shalla Sub ...
Brook Legese   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Encroachment on Water Corridors Drives Farmers–Giraffe Conflicts Along River Tana Ecosystem in Eastern Kenya

open access: yesEcology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 8, August 2026.
Human–wildlife conflict in Garissa County, Kenya, is intensified by the degradation of historical water corridors, driven mainly by Prosopis juliflora invasion, farmland expansion, and riverbank erosion. This study identifies conflict hotspots near water sources and croplands, and shows that supplementary feeding effectively reduces giraffe incursions ...
Mohamed H. Ali   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

GIS‐AHP‐Based Spatial Analysis of Flood Susceptibility: A Case Study of Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan

open access: yesEngineering Reports, Volume 8, Issue 8, August 2026.
A combined GIS‐AHP method maps flood risk in the D.I. Khan area and identifies prevailing high‐risk areas and verifies findings with historical information. The research assists in effective flood management, risk‐based planning, as well as enhanced resilience in fast urbanizing areas. ABSTRACT Floods rank among the world's most deadly hazards and have
Muhammad Faarid Shah   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

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