Small-scale industries (SSIs) are major contributors to urban air pollution in developing and developed economies alike, emitting high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5/PM10), sulfur dioxide (SO₂), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) due to outdated technologies and limited regulatory compliance. This study develops a tripartite framework integrating policy incentives, cleaner production te...

As Latin American countries accelerate digital governance—integrating algorithms into public service allocation, judicial processes, and social protection—marginalized groups (including Indigenous populations, low-income households, Afro-Latin communities, and persons with disabilities) face heightened risks of algorithmic bias and exclusion. This study examines how algorithmic systems in four ...

Coastal plastic pollution poses an existential threat to marine biodiversity, human health, and coastal livelihoods, with an estimated 8 million metric tons of plastic entering oceans annually. This study develops a community-centered framework integrating prevention, cleanup, and policy coordination through a systematic literature review (n=207) and cross-case analysis of 15 coastal communitie...

Urban industrial zones are major contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, yet they hold untapped potential for decarbonization. This study develops a multidimensional framework integrating renewable energy adoption, circular economy practices, and policy incentives through a systematic literature review (n=196) and cross-case analysis of 12 industrial zones across Euro...

In the era of rapid digitalization, vulnerable groups—including persons with disabilities, elderly populations, low-income households, and ethnic minorities—in Southeast Asia face compounded risks of marginalization amid technological progress. This study examines how governance systems can leverage digital tools to empower these groups rather than exacerbate exclusion, focusing on five Southea...