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Stakeholder and rightsholder engagement in environmental research: Lessons from Canadian scholars engaging diverse groups

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract To promote inclusivity, relevance and actionability of environmental research, scholars are engaging with rightsholders and stakeholders (Indigenous groups, governments and individuals) to co‐produce research. These transdisciplinary approaches represent diverse forms of ‘engaged’ research (e.g.
Jennifer M. Holzer, Andrew N. Kadykalo, Elson Ian Nyl Ebreo Galang, Anna Pieper, Nicole Klenk, Mark L. Mallory, Alana R. Westwood, Bonnie M. Hamilton, Catherine M. Dieleman, Poliana Mendes, Nicolas D. Brunet, Stephan Schott, Chad Walker, Karen F. Beazley, Lori Bradford, Steven J. Cooke, Marianne Falardeau, Vivian M. Nguyen, Jennifer Provencher   +18 more
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Empowering and conquering infirmity of visually impaired using AI‐technology equipped with object detection and real‐time voice feedback system in healthcare application

CAAI Transactions on Intelligence Technology, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract The Internet of Things is emerging as a crucial technology in aiding humans and making their lives easier. Among the human population, a large percentage of people suffer from disabilities resulting in challenges in everyday life particularly people with visual disabilities.
Hania Tarik, Shahzad Hassan, Rizwan Ali Naqvi, Saddaf Rubab, Usman Tariq, Monia Hamdi, Hela Elmannai, Ye Jin Kim, Jae‐Hyuk Cha   +8 more
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Examining the multi‐disciplinary origins of biophobia towards threatening and non‐threatening wildlife in a highly urbanised city in China

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Urbanisation is reshaping how people experience wildlife, reducing our shared spaces with local biodiversity. Fewer opportunities for human–wildlife interactions weaken our emotional attachments to nature and precipitate a loss of species knowledge and familiarity.
Sam S. S. Lau, Jason W. L. Fong, Andras N. Zsido, Matthew H. E. M. Browning   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Integrating tunable LED‐induced plant responses with novel solar cell technologies for energy‐efficient agrivoltaic systems

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
The increasing demand for sustainable food production requires innovative solutions that balance productivity, resource efficiency, and environmental impact. Vertical Farming Systems (VFSs) offer a promising approach; however, their high energy consumption remains challenging.
Alessio Dessì, Carlo Spampinato, Fabiano Sillo, Salvatore Valastro, Mauro Centritto, Cecilia Brunetti, Andrea Ghirardo, Jörg‐Peter Schnitzler, Alessandra Alberti, Gianna Reginato, Aurora Rizzo, Raffaella Balestrini   +11 more
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(In)justice in Smart Cities: Barriers and an Integrative Framework for Solution Pathways From a Global Perspective

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Smart city initiatives aim for sustainability and inclusiveness, but recent evidence shows that they often lead to injustices. Although this contradiction has received growing academic attention, a comprehensive understanding of how justice is addressed within smart city practices remains limited.
Md. Nazmul Haque, Emilio Costales, Dominik Beckers, Ayyoob Sharifi, Samar Aad, Luca Mora   +5 more
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Climate Action Delay Discourses in the Sports Sector: Insights From Interviews With Athletes and Staff

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT There is a major contradiction between the current model of international elite sport and efforts to mitigate climate change. This study investigates climate action delay discourses within the sports sector by analyzing 28 semi‐structured interviews with athletes and sports federation employees.
Pascal Stegmann, Manuel Suter
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Siamese networks for cat re-identification: exploring neural models for cat instance recognition [PDF]

Street cats in urban areas often rely on human intervention for survival, leading to challenges in population control and welfare management. In April 2023, Hello Inc., a Chinese urban mobility company, launched the Hello Street Cat initiative to ...
Trein, Tobias
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Overcoming Barriers and Solutions for Catalysing Private Capital in Climate Adaptation: A Stakeholder‐Informed Agenda for Hong Kong's Intermediary Role in Southeast Asia

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates stakeholder perspectives on mobilising private‐sector finance for climate adaptation in Southeast Asia, emphasising Hong Kong's role as a financial intermediary. Through semi‐structured interviews with diverse stakeholders, including practitioners, policymakers, insurers, and project developers, we employed a grounded ...
Laurence L. Delina, Felice Janice Olivia Boedijanto, Sharon Feliza Ann P. Macagba, Johanne Rei R. Castro, Rainbow Yi Hung Lam   +4 more
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Social Sustainability in Circular Bioeconomy Business Models: Insights From Argentina

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Research on circular bioeconomy business models (CBEBM) has largely prioritised environmental and economic aspects, leaving out the social pillar. To address this gap, this paper analyses to what extent and in what ways social sustainability is integrated into CBEBM, based on 12 cases from northern Argentina, a region with high potential for ...
Celina N. Amato, Mónica Buraschi, Karen M. Siegel   +2 more
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A Hero's Journey to Systemic Change: Developing Expertise in Agricultural Development

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Experts in rural development and agrarian change wield considerable influence over programme design and delivery, directing resources and shaping trajectories towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Yet the pathways through which such expertise develops remain under‐examined. This study examines the journey to expertise among experts
Kirt Hainzer, Caitlin Finlayson, Nicholas Harrigan, Andrew McGregor, Katharine McKinnon, Van Touch, Ariane Utomo, Brian R. Cook   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source