Adoption Of Sustainable Technologies Research Articles

Promoting sustainable smallholder farming via multistakeholder collaboration

Transforming smallholder farms is critical to global food security and environmental sustainability. The science and technology backyard (STB) platform has proved to be a viable approach in China. However, STB has traditionally focused on empowering smallholder farmers by transferring knowledge, and wide-scale adoption of more sustainable practices and technologies remains a challenge. Here, we report on a long-term project focused on technology scale-up for smallholder farmers by expanding and upgrading the original STB platform (STB 2.0). We created a formalized and standardized process by which to engage and collaborate with farmers, including integrating their feedback via equal dialogues in the process of designing and promoting technologies. Based on 288 site-year of field trials in three regions in the North China Plain over 5 y, we find that technologies cocreated through this process were more easily accepted by farmers and increased their crop yields and nitrogen factor productivity by 7.2% and 28.1% in wheat production and by 11.4% and 27.0% in maize production, respectively. In promoting these technologies more broadly, we created a "one-stop" multistakeholder program involving local government agencies, enterprises, universities, and farmers. The program was shown to be much more effective than the traditional extension methods applied at the STB, yielding substantial environmental and economic benefits. Our study contributes an important case study for technology scale-up for smallholder agriculture. The STB 2.0 platform being explored emphasizes equal dialogue with farmers, multistakeholder collaboration, and long-term investment. These lessons may provide value for the global smallholder research and practitioners.

Innovation green technology in the age of cybersecurity: Balancing sustainability goals with security concerns

This study explores the critical intersection of cybersecurity measures and green technologies, aiming to assess their combined impact on sustainability goals and stakeholder implications. Employing a systematic literature review methodology, the research scrutinizes peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and reports from reputable databases, focusing on publications from the year 2010 to 2024. The review identifies key themes, including the integration challenges and opportunities of cybersecurity within sustainable technologies, the evolving landscape of cybersecurity protocols, and the strategic implications for industry leaders, policymakers, and technologists. Key insights reveal the dual imperative of pursuing sustainability alongside security, highlighting the necessity of integrating robust cybersecurity measures without compromising the environmental benefits of green technologies. The study identifies significant challenges at this nexus, such as the rapid evolution of cyber threats and the complexity of embedding cybersecurity in green innovations. It also outlines opportunities for innovation and the development of a security-aware culture that supports environmental sustainability. Strategic recommendations are provided for stakeholders to navigate these complexities, emphasizing the importance of multidisciplinary approaches, continuous learning, and the development of policies that encourage the adoption of secure and sustainable technologies. The study concludes that fostering innovation in green technology requires a concerted effort to integrate cybersecurity measures effectively, underscoring the need for future research to expand the knowledge frontiers in this critical area. This research contributes to the ongoing dialogue on achieving environmental sustainability and technological resilience, offering a foundation for further exploration and action towards these dual objectives. Keywords: Cybersecurity, Green Technologies, Sustainable Technological, Stakeholder Security Concerns.

Propelling Sustainability: A Comprehensive Analysis of Actionable Green Aviation Initiatives In The Aerospace Industry

ABSTRACT The aerospace industry is increasingly recognizing the imperative of transitioning towards sustainable practices to mitigate environmental impact and ensure long-term viability. This study offers a comprehensive analysis of green aviation initiatives within the Indian aerospace industry, focusing on current state assessment, key challenges, policy effectiveness, stakeholder perspectives, adoption of sustainable technologies, economic implications, environmental impact assessment, policy gap analysis, and recommendations for advancement. Data was collected from 103 industry stakeholders through surveys and analyzed using descriptive statistics and correlation analysis. Findings reveal a significant level of engagement in green aviation initiatives, with high adoption rates observed across various technologies and practices such as biofuels, energy-efficient aircraft design, and environmental programs. However, regulatory constraints, technological limitations, and cultural barriers emerge as prominent challenges hindering widespread adoption. Policy effectiveness varies among stakeholders, indicating the need for continuous evaluation and refinement. Key recommendations include enhancing policy coherence, fostering industry collaboration, investing in research and development, and promoting public awareness. Correlation analysis highlights positive relationships between the adoption of sustainable technologies and environmental impact, policy effectiveness and industry perception, economic implications and stakeholder engagement, environmental impact and policy compliance, adoption of sustainable practices and operational efficiency, and policy gap analysis and recommendations.

Agricultural Extension for Adopting Technological Practices in Developing Countries: A Scoping Review of Barriers and Dimensions

This scoping review employed the PRISMA-ScR framework to dissect the complexities of technological extension in agriculture within developing nations, where varying socio-economic, cultural, and environmental facets deeply influence extension strategies. Our study aimed to identify and expand upon the existing knowledge of critical factors—both challenges and opportunities—that affect the efficacy of agricultural extension, with a focus on contextual variations. To achieve this, we conducted a comprehensive review of the relevant academic contributions from 2013 onwards. This included articles, reviews, conference proceedings, book chapters, and data papers. Our analysis focused on scrutinizing the interaction dynamics between extension personnel and farmers, the adaptation of technologies to local contexts, and the significance of cross-sector collaboration. Through bibliometric analysis, we provide a synthesis of 32 pertinent records. Our findings advocate for a paradigm shift from the traditional linear knowledge transfer to a more encompassing approach that values bidirectional communication, cultural awareness, and the active involvement of local farming communities. We argue for extension practices that are attuned to environmental dynamics, promote long-term economic sustainability, and are informed by theoretical perspectives that can refine the design of extension systems and models. Our review posits that the enhancement of sustainable agricultural technology adoption lies in a profound reform of extension systems. Such reform should focus on design and operational models that are more inclusive, adaptive, and acutely attuned to the complex realities of farmers in emerging economies. This integrative, systemic, and holistic approach proposes a framework to bolster agricultural sustainability and rural development.

Policies and legislation enabling sustainable technologies in the public transport infrastructure in NEOM

AbstractIn the context of rapidly urbanizing cities, integrating sustainable technologies into public transportation systems is important. This study examines the policies and legislative frameworks of NEOM and articulates their impact on the adoption and expansion of sustainable technologies within the public transport domain. The objective is to determine whether these regulatory mechanisms facilitate or impede NEOM's sustainability ambitions. The main finding is that NEOM's current legislative and policy framework presents notable challenges. The commitment to advancing sustainable technologies is clear, tension exists between the rigidity of traditional legislative approaches and the rapidly evolving nature of technological innovation. Our analysis suggests NEOM has considerable potential to reform its policies and measures. Recalibration would ensure compatibility with sustainable practices and drive the city's vision for a sustainable and technologically advanced public transportation system. The study recommendations highlight the need for flexible, innovation‐centric legal frameworks. A more adaptable legislative approach could inform NEOM to leverage sustainable technologies more effectively, ensuring an environmentally responsible public transportation system that serves its expanding user community. Furthermore, this research offers broader implications for other emerging smart cities, underscoring the essential relationship between policy, technology, and sustainability in shaping future‐ready urban transport systems.

Assessing the adoption of sustainable heating technologies in the United Kingdom – A case study of socioeconomically deprived neighbourhoods of Nottingham city

The transition to sustainable heating technologies is crucial to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate the impacts of climate change and enable a sustainable and low-carbon society. However, a successful transition will require transformative, and large-scale household behavioural changes, and their acceptance and adoption of new technologies. Through mixed data collected at household level (n = 70) in three of the 10 poorest areas of the UK city of Nottingham (Aspley, Clifton, and St Ann's) we deepen the understanding of people's engagement with their current heating systems, their heating preferences, and views on adopting sustainable heating systems in the future. We find that despite the price increase in fossil fuel-based heating and people's reduction in heating use to reduce costs, getting them to move away from their current systems is very challenging, as most people are unwilling (41.13%) or sceptical (23.01%) about it as these systems are familiar, and generally perceived as more affordable, cost effective and efficient. Moreover, most people (71.43%) are unaware of the government's heating transition plans, but they believe that the adoption of sustainable heating systems should be optional to allow them to evaluate the pros and cons of the systems, and to choose the one that is better for them, that they can afford. Prompting a shift will need more than the common type of financial incentive. There must be first the provision of non-financial incentives to reduce some of the sociotechnical and perceptual barriers to adoption and motivate people to accept and engage in heat decarbonisation as part of a moral responsibility to the environment, and towards current and future generations.

Critical barriers to sustainable construction technology adoption in developing countries – A case study in India

Sustainability of the construction is one of the important sector to improve the economy of developing countries. To improve sustainability, precast buildings are adopted in developing countries. Since the sustainability of the precast buildings is affected by various barriers it is essential to determine the barriers that affect their sustainability. Hence the novel Relative Factor Reliable Index framework is utilized to identify the most critical barrier while constructing precast buildings. Thus a survey is conducted with various participants by creating an online questionnaire using Likert scale with Polychromous Rasch Model. From survey data the existing methods does not find the appropriate barrier due lack representation of dependence between the barriers. So that the survey results are analyzed using Bayesian Belief structural equation modeling Network which utilizes Probabilistic Graphical Model (PGM) and directed polygonal graph to determine the interrelationship between the barriers by assigning weightage. To identify the barrier that affects the sustainability of construction, barriers are ranked with Relative Factor Reliable Index using Relative Importance Index and Z score normalization which statistically validate the barriers to Sustainable construction. From the ranked barriers, the barriers Professional fees for engineers and consultants, Lack of Public awareness about precast buildings, and Ineffective waste disposal are identified as the most critical barriers.

Competition and Coordination: Regional Dynamics in the Rise of China’s New Energy Vehicle Industry

Studies on China’s success in the electric vehicle industry overlook the role of regional clustering and regional electric vehicle policies in supporting sustainable production and consumption. This paper adopts a mixed-method policy inventory and analysis to examine the rise of the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry in China’s Greater Bay Area. It also systematically analyses the policies implemented by the central government, province, and cities in building a sustainable regional industry. A core dilemma is that cities are competing with one another for NEV development, yet regional industrial development requires coordination and cooperation. Examining the four policy areas of production, consumption, infrastructure support, and pollution suppression reveals that the competition among cities can be a driving force for the adoption of sustainable technology when supported by regional policy coordination.

Are we really addressing the roadblocks to adoption of renewable and sustainable energy technologies? Total interpretive structural modeling approach.

Urban areas serve as a vital contribution to the global structural change towards renewable and sustainable energy technologies which also influence climate change. The aim of this paper is to identify the adoption roadblocks to renewable and sustainable urban energy technologies. This research has three parts: a mini-systematic literature study was conducted to identify the most prevalent roadblocks. Using total interpretive structural modeling (ISM), the relationships between the roadblocks and the source of causation were then examined. The roadblocks are classified based on their dependence and driving powers using MICMAC analysis in the third part of this research. The principal results and major conclusions demonstrate that all roadblocks are necessary for renewable and sustainable urban energy technologies. The roadblocks at level I are insufficient infrastructure, lack of coordination among authorities, lack of quality and reliable data and information, and competition with non-renewable technologies; roadblocks in level II are lack of skilled and trained personnel, limited public participation, awareness, and consumer interest, and lack of standardized technology; roadblock in level III is high initial investment cost; and lastly, roadblocks in level IV are lack of subsidies and financial support programs and absence of coherent related policies. Furthermore, as a result of theMICMAC analysis, none of the aforementioned roadblocks are classified as autonomous variables, implying that they are all required. The dependent roadblocks to renewable and sustainable energy technologies are defined as lack of coordination among authorities, lack of information, and competition with non-renewable technologies. Moreover, linkage roadblocks have high dependence and driving powers which are insufficient infrastructure, limited awareness and consumer interest, and lack of standardized technology. Lastly, high initial investment costs, lack of subsidies and financial support programs, absence of coherent related policies, and lack of skilled and trained personnel are the driving roadblocks with high driving power however not dependent.

Correction to: Farmers’ perceptions of climate change affect their adoption of sustainable agricultural technologies in the Brazilian Amazon and Atlantic Forest biomes

Correction to: Farmers’ perceptions of climate change affect their adoption of sustainable agricultural technologies in the Brazilian Amazon and Atlantic Forest biomes

Exploring Cutting-Edge Approaches to Reduce Africa's Carbon Footprint through Innovative Technology Dissemination

This paper investigates the possibility of revolutionizing Africa's carbon footprint through innovative technology dissemination strategies for GHG emission reduction. It highlights the importance of harnessing renewable energy sources to mitigate climate change and promote sustainable development in Africa. This paper also examined several technology diffusion theories in order to unleash Africa's climate-smart potential by tying them to the recommended techniques for dealing with technological diffusion concerns. These theories varied from diffusion of innovation theory to planned behaviour theory. By analysing these theories, it was found that the most appropriate technology diffusion theory for the assessment of innovative technology dissemination strategies for GHG emission reduction in Africa would be the Diffusion of Innovations Theory. This is due to the theory's emphasis on the dissemination and adoption of new ideas, technologies, or innovations by people or groups within a social system. It would give useful insights into the variables influencing the adoption and dissemination of novel technology for reducing GHG emissions in Africa. The paper also discusses the challenges and barriers faced in the diffusion of renewable energy technologies across the continent while proposing innovative strategies to overcome these obstacles and unlock Africa's untapped climate-smart potential. These strategies include promoting policy and regulatory frameworks that incentivize investment in renewable energy, fostering partnerships between governments, private sector entities, and international organizations to support technology transfer and capacity building, and implementing financial mechanisms such as green bonds and carbon pricing to mobilize funding for renewable energy projects. These proposed strategies were also used to develop seven policies required for innovative technology dissemination strategies for GHG emission reduction in Africa. These policies aim to address the unique challenges faced by African countries in adopting and implementing innovative technologies for GHG emission reduction. By focusing on capacity building, financial incentives, and knowledge sharing, these strategies seek to promote the widespread adoption of sustainable technologies across the continent. They emphasize the importance of collaboration between governments, private sector entities, and international organizations to ensure the successful implementation and long-term sustainability of these policies.

Farmers’ perceptions of climate change affect their adoption of sustainable agricultural technologies in the Brazilian Amazon and Atlantic Forest biomes

Farmers’ perceptions of climate change affect their adoption of sustainable agricultural technologies in the Brazilian Amazon and Atlantic Forest biomes

Collective Housing Subsidies: A Public Policy Proposal for Sustainability

One way in which governments foster sustainable homebuilding and housing is by subsidizing single homes’ investment in sustainability technologies. The problem with these programs is that they incentivize inefficient investment by supporting technologies that make technical and economic sense on a small scale. Furthermore, this arrangement constitutes a flawed marketing system, producing a limited impact on global well-being and sustainability in the long term, as it rules out more efficient sustainability technologies. This paper addresses these shortcomings by designing a public policy proposal based on a contract between the government and homeowners that incentivizes the adoption of collective sustainable technologies, changing the marketing system with a shift in the behavior of a dominant actor, the government. Results indicate that an equilibrium in which the homeowners choose to participate in the new collective program in exchange for a subsidy is feasible and stable. Moreover, the generalization of the proposed program may generate a new way to incentivize the more efficient use of sustainable home technologies in the long run.

The electric vehicles-solar photovoltaics Nexus: Driving cross-sectoral adoption of sustainable technologies

Residential and transportation energy consumption account for more than one-half of the overall energy consumption in the United States. Adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) can play a key role in decarbonizing the transportation sector, while the adoption of renewable energy sources (e.g., solar photovoltaics [PVs]) could bring similar benefits to the residential energy sector and in turn support transport electrification. Although the market shares for both EVs and PVs continue to grow, both of these emerging technologies are deployed rather disjointly, without considering the existence of potential similarities among users who own (or aspire to own) these technologies. This might be due to lack of understanding of the behavioral interdependence in consumer preferences toward these technologies. To fill this gap in knowledge, this study utilizes data from the 2018 WholeTraveler Transportation Behavior Study to develop an integrated model system that explores interactive EV and PV adoption behaviors. A structural equation model is employed that incorporates direct effects as well as error correlations among the adoption behaviors for EVs and PVs. Model results indicate that the adoption behavior for both these technologies is indeed interconnected and significantly influenced by attitudes, values, and personality traits. Findings from this research suggest that incentives (e.g., subsidies) that drive bundled adoption of EV-PV systems could accelerate the adoption of both of these sustainable technologies. This study highlights the need to consider transport and building energy-efficient technology adoption behavior in a single integrated structure.

Assessing the Role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Safeguarding the Environment through the Application of the MOORA Method

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays a vital role in bolstering endeavors aimed at safeguarding the environment, and the MOORA method offers a structured approach. ICT involves the use of digital tools and technologies to manage and transmit information, enabling real-time data collection, analysis, and communication. In environmental protection, ICT aids in various ways, such as monitoring air and water quality, tracking wildlife patterns, and managing waste disposal. The MOORA method is a decision-making technique that helps prioritize alternatives based on multiple conflicting criteria. In the context of environmental protection, the MOORA method assists in selecting the most effective ICT solutions. It evaluates various ICT options by considering multiple objectives, such as efficiency, cost-effectiveness, ecological impact, and scalability. MOORA computes ratios to compare alternatives against each criterion, enabling a comprehensive assessment. By assigning weights to the criteria, stakeholders can emphasize specific factors according to their importance. For instance, when choosing between different ICT systems for waste management, the MOORA method can quantify the ecological benefits of reduced emissions, energy savings, and waste reduction against factors like implementation costs and technological feasibility. This systematic evaluation ensures that the chosen ICT solution aligns with the overall goal of environmental protection while considering practical constraints. ICT leverages advanced technologies to bolster environmental protection, and the MOORA method provides a structured approach to assess and prioritize ICT solutions. This combined approach facilitates informed decision-making, leading to the adoption of efficient and sustainable technologies that contribute to a healthier planet. The Smart Grid System (A1), E-waste Recycling Program (A2), Air Quality Monitoring Network (A3), Water Pollution Detection Sensors (A4), Green Supply Chain Management Software (A5), and Virtual Environmental Education Platform (A6) are employed as alternative solutions. These alternatives are assessed based on their ability to achieve Reduction in Environmental Impact (C1), Enhancement of Efficiency (C2), Cost Efficiency (C3), and User-Friendliness (C4).The environmental production of E-waste Recycling Program is got first rank and Smart Grid System is got lowest rank.

Role of Human Capital Accumulation in the Adoption of Sustainable Technology: An Overlapping Generations Model with Natural Resource Degradation

We develop an economic model to derive the conditions under which individuals will invest in human capital and move on to adopt sustainable technology instead of natural resource-intensive technology. For this purpose, we extend the overlapping generation model developed by Ikefuji & Horii as our analytical framework. Unlike Ikefuji & Horii who developed an overlapping generation model (OLG) in the context of local pollution, the authors adopted it in the context of renewable natural resources. To do this, we have introduced the production sector that relies on natural resource-intensive technology. This research extends beyond the Ikefuji & Horii model by assuming that an individual derives utility by investing in his child’s education apart from utility derived from consumption when young and adult. Human capital accumulation enables individuals to participate in human capital-intensive production, which produces output through sustainable production technology. As the main result of our theoretical analysis, we find that more educated individual is less dependent on the natural resource endowment for earning their income. We also find that sustainable consumption growth requires that individuals assign a certain positive weight to investment in their child’s education. A long-run steady-state equilibrium level of human capital accumulation is higher and higher than the weight assigned by the parents to the child’s education. In this overlapping generation’s economy, sustainable consumption growth requires that individuals assign a certain weight or give some importance to human capital accumulation. This follows from the fact that the long-run steady-state value of the income earned by an individual depends positively on the expenditure on education.

The Influence of Demographic Factors, Farmer Knowledge, and Motivational Factors on the Adoption of Agricultural Technology Innovation: A Case Study on Dairy Farmers in South Bangka

This study looks into the complex factors that affect dairy producers in South Bangka's use of agricultural technology. Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) was used to examine the correlations between farmers' knowledge, motivational factors, technology adoption, and demographic characteristics using a sample of 112 farmers. The results highlight the importance of education and adaptability to change by showing a strong positive correlation between demographic characteristics (age, education) and technological adoption. Farmers' knowledge was found to be a crucial element; a substantial positive association suggests that adoption is positively influenced by a deeper understanding of agricultural technologies. Economic incentives and perceived benefits were found to have significant positive connections with technology adoption, indicating the role that perceived benefits play in encouraging the acceptance of new ideas. The model's significant explanatory and predictive ability was validated by the SEM-PLS study, offering a thorough framework for comprehending and improving South Bangka's adoption of technology. The findings highlight the need of a comprehensive strategy that takes into account farmers' goals, experiences, and degree of knowledge in order to promote the adoption of sustainable technologies.

ANALYSIS OF INSTITUTIONAL ENGINEERING IN ONE OF THE WET CLIMATE DRY LAND AGROECOSYSTEM VEGETABLE PLANTING

This study is the first to apply a relationship approach between farmer groups and other supporting institutions to develop a farming system and rice crop institutions in a region. The study aims to solve the problems faced by rice farmers in Rawa Medang village, West Tanjung Jabung Regency, by facilitating the adoption of sustainable rice farming system technology through institutional cooperation. The methodology used in this study applies the Participatory Research Appraisal (PRA) method, to explore the problems faced by rice farmers. Alternative interventions include the formation of several farmer groups or Gapoktan, named Joint Enterprises, a short discussion about the rice farming system, looking at the urgent needs of farmer groups, and connecting them with supporting institutions. Based on the PRA results, the problems prioritized are (1) Rice stem disease by Blas, (2) The presence of snail pests, (3) Seedlings, (4) Capital, (5) Subsidized fertilizer, (6) Meetings between groups, and (7) Technical guidance for rice plants. The novelty of this study is that it introduces a new framework of institutional engineering analysis supporting rice farming technology, based on the FSA (Farming System Analysis) concept. The study also provides empirical evidence of the effectiveness of the relationship approach in improving the productivity and profitability of rice farming in the region. The study contributes to the literature on agricultural development and innovation by highlighting the role of institutional cooperation in enhancing the adoption of sustainable rice farming system technology.

Circular economy in the Amazon: technology, design, and community

The Amazon, characterized by its rich biodiversity and relevance in global climate regulation, faces ongoing challenges linked to deforestation, unsustainable natural resource exploitation, and socioeconomic inequalities. This work explores Circular Economy (CE) as an effective means to promote sustainable development in the region, through an in-depth analysis of how sustainable technologies, innovative design, and community engagement can be integrated to facilitate this transition. Through a systematic review and meta-analysis, this study identifies and discusses the barriers and facilitators influencing the transition to a CE in the Amazon, as well as proposes effective engagement strategies for the adoption of sustainable technologies and innovative design practices in the region. The analysis revealed that the effective engagement of local communities, the incorporation of sustainable design practices, and the adoption of sustainable technologies are central to optimizing resource stocks and flows, thus promoting sustainability in the region. Moreover, challenges such as inadequate waste management, challenging socioeconomic conditions, and a lack of awareness about the benefits of CE were highlighted, as well as opportunities including the promotion of bioeconomy, regional and global cooperation, and design innovation. This work provides valuable insights for academics, policymakers, and the general community, offering a framework for promoting CE in the Amazon while highlighting the need for future multidisciplinary research and collaborations for effective implementation and scaling of CE in the region.

Challenges and Issues of Integrating Information and Communication Technologies in Higher Education in Rural Areas- A Review

The integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in higher education represents a transformative force that has the potential to bridge educational disparities and empower rural communities. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the challenges and issues faced in the pursuit of ICT integration in rural higher education settings. Rural areas worldwide are marked by a digital divide, which results in limited access to reliable internet, outdated infrastructure, and high costs associated with ICT resources. These challenges have far-reaching implications, including hindrances to equitable learning opportunities, reduced access to relevant educational content, and an underdeveloped digital literacy among students and faculty. The core challenges discussed in this paper encompass infrastructure limitations, affordability concerns, inadequate digital literacy, curriculum relevance, and the rapid obsolescence of technology. However, the paper also examines potential solutions and best practices that address these challenges. Infrastructure improvements, financial assistance, digital literacy programs, customized curricula, and sustainable technology adoption are strategies to mitigate these issues and enable rural higher education institutions to harness the benefits of ICT effectively.