Asia’s continued and rapid increase in energy demand underscores the need for the decarbonization of energy systems in the region. Concurrently, it is imperative to facilitate a just transition that…

ABSTRACT In a comprehensive study across 32 Asian countries and territories spanning 2002–2018, we unveil the surprising impact of uncertainty on income inequality. Contrary to conventional…

Despite the Sustainable Development Goal of ensuring clean and affordable energy for all, research on electricity affordability remains limited. This study employs a stochastic payment card method to…

ABSTRACT Purpose The aim of this paper is to examine trust, commitment and social sustainability (SS) in agri-food supply chains (AFSCs) in an underexplored context, an emerging country. This adds to…

The adoption of biodegradable fishing gear offers a potential solution to the pervasive issue of abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG), a major contributor to global marine…

ABSTRACT Background Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is a harmful practice recognized as a gross violation of human rights and violence against women. Nigeria has been identified to share an…

Abstract Soil particle density is a critical parameter that affects soil properties, yet its assumed constancy across soil types overlooks significant variations. Also, soil organic matter plays a…

Abstract Recent proliferation of gold cyanidation activities in Siaya County, Kenya, has sparked concerns over its environmental and health impacts, exacerbated by the proximity of the gold leaching…

This working paper examines Tanzania’s social protection system amidst growing humanitarian crises driven by climate change, health epidemics, and regional conflicts. It explores the social protection…

Abstract This study conducted a spatial analysis of the healthcare seeking behaviors of people with chronic health conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic across the nine provinces of South Africa…