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Conceptualising quality early childhood education: Learning from young children in Brazil and South Africa through creative and play‐based methods

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract Early childhood has increasingly been acknowledged as a vital time for all children. Inclusive and quality education is part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with the further specification that all children have access to quality pre‐primary education.
Laura H. V. Wright, Irene Rizzini, Malibongwe Gwele, Lynn McNair, Cristina Laclette Porto, Marsha Orgill, E. Kay M. Tisdall, Malcolm Bush, Linda Biersteker   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Long Road to Universal Electrification: A Critical Look at Present Pathways and Challenges

Energies, 2020
Nearly 840 million people still lack access to electricity, while over a billion more have an unreliable electricity connection. In this article, the three different electrification pathways—grid extension, centralized microgrids, and standalone ...
Nishant Narayan, Victor Vega-Garita, Zian Qin, Jelena Popovic-Gerber, Pavol Bauer, Miro Zeman   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Resonant DC/DC Converters: Investigating Phase-Shift Control

Energies, 2023
The paper presents an innovative approach to control the voltage of an LCL-T type converter at the output side against variation at input and load ports, utilizing a fixed-frequency phase-shift control scheme.
Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy, Mahajan Sagar Bhaskar, Umashankar Subramaniam   +2 more
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Influence of foreign direct investment from China on achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals in African countries

Chinese Journal of Population, Resources and Environment, 2021
The lack of funding is one of the most important challenges in achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in African countries. Can foreign direct investment (FDI) from China as an important source of external financing help African ...
Ye Fang
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Socio-Economic and environmental indicators: do they go hand in hand or back to back? A zoom into SDG7

International Journal of Sustainable Energy Planning and Management, 2023
The EU is succeeding in the achievement of climate and energy targets, but affordability of energy services cannot be left behind. The paper assesses the interlinkages between SDG 7’s social, economic and environmental dimensions to understand whether ...
Carla Teotónio, Rita Martins, Micaela Antunes   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sustainability of Alternative Energy in Yemen: A Comprehensive Review [PDF]

Trends in Ecological and Indoor Environmental Engineering
Background: Yemen is facing one of the most severe energy crises in the world, exacerbated by decades of conflict. In this context, sustainable energy solutions, particularly renewable energy technologies, have emerged as a critical pathway to ...
Abobakr Alsufyani
doaj   +1 more source

Renewable Energy Policies: Bibliometric Review and Policy Implications

Environmental and Climate Technologies, 2020
The energy policies of the Union States should promote energy security, energy efficiency, decarbonisation, research, innovation and competitiveness.
Annibaldi Valeria, Condemi Alessia, Cucchiella Federica, Gastaldi Massimo, Rotilio Marianna   +4 more
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Estimation of Energy Storage Capability of the Parallel Plate Capacitor Filled with Distinct Dielectric Materials

Engineering Proceedings, 2023
In the present work, the behavior of parallel plate capacitors filled with different dielectric materials and having varied gaps between the plates is developed and analyzed.
Kiran Keshyagol, Shivashankarayya Hiremath, Vishwanatha H. M., Pavan Hiremath   +3 more
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SDG-7 Affordable and Clean Energy

, 2022
AbstractReaching affordable, clean, sustainable, modern and reliable energy is the main aim of the Sustainable Development Goal 7. Energy is placed at the centre of environmental and economic issues. Despite this significance, 20% of people living worldwide cannot access electricity in 2021. Adaptation towards SDG-7, Affordable and Clean Energy, brings
openaire   +1 more source

Anaerobic digestion of Gliricidia sepium inoculated with pig dung using a portable bio-digester for process optimization

Results in Engineering
Energy is essential for development, and sustainable energy systems are required for long-term development. Anaerobic digestion (AD) provides a sustainable approach to managing organic waste and supplying energy.
Praise Ejigboye, Olugbenga Elemile, Abu Gana, Oladipupo Oladejo, Opeyemi Olajide, Boluwatife Badejoko, Rapuruchukwu Mezue, Maureen Gesiye   +7 more
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