Sustained State Research Articles

Status Keberlanjutan Program Pelepasliaran Orangutan Sumatera (Pongo abelii L.) di Bentang Alam Bukit Tiga Puluh Provinsi Jambi

This research aims to analyze the sustainability status and analyze sensitive attributes (leverage analysis) on the sustainability of the Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii L.) reintroduction program in the Bukit Tigapuluh Landscape. The analysis was carried out using the RAPFISH method with four dimensions, namely ecological, economic, social and institutional dimensions which were then validated using the Monte Carlo method, determining the stress value and R2 value. Determining sensitive attributes is done using leverage analysis. The research results show that the sustainability status of the Sumatran Orangutan (Pongo abelii L.) reintroduction program in the Bukit Tigapuluh Landscape in the ecological and economic dimensions is quite sustainable, but in the social and institutional dimensions it is less sustainable. The results of the sensitivity analysis showed that of the total of 36 attributes used, 13 sensitive attributes were identified which influenced the sustainability index value of the Sumatran orangutan reintroduction program namely pressure on the area, number and type of nest trees, forest area area, opportunities for competition (intra and between species), level of habitat suitability, contributing to improving the community's economy, average income against UMP, potential tourist attractions, threat of habitat change, conflict management mechanisms, threat of animal hunting, level of community education and information on regulations related to management rules for Sumatran orangutans.

Association Between Body Mass Index Changes and All-Cause Mortality in Parkinson's Disease.

Whether body weight changes are associated with Parkinson's disease (PD) mortality remains uncertain. To investigate the association between changes in body mass index (BMI) and all-cause mortality in patients with PD. This nationwide cohort study enrolled 20,703 individuals with new-onset PD (ICD-10 code: G20 and a rare intractable disease registration code: V124) who underwent health screening program by the Korean National Health Insurance Service within two years from pre- and post-PD diagnosis. We identified nine BMI change groups based on three BMI status: underweight (BMI < 18.5 kg/m2), normal or overweight (18.5 kg/m2≤BMI < 25 kg/m2), and obese (BMI≥25 kg/m2). Of 20,703 individuals, 3,789 (18.0%) died during the follow-up period. Excessive weight loss to underweight in the obese group (hazard ratio [HR] = 3.36, 95% CI:1.60-7.08), weight loss in the normal to overweight group (HR = 2.04, 95% CI:1.75-2.39), sustained underweight status (HR = 2.05, 95% CI:1.67-2.52), and weight gain from underweight to normal or overweight (HR = 1.52, 95% CI:1.15-2.02) were associated with increased mortality. Sustained obese status (HR = 0.80, 95% CI:0.74-0.87) and weight gain in the normal to overweight group (HR = 0.82, 95% CI:0.71-0.95) were associated with reduced mortality. We found that BMI change at diagnosis was associated with mortality in patients with PD. Specifically, being underweight either before or after diagnosis as well as experiencing weight loss, were associated with increased mortality. These findings provide valuable insights for weight management planning in PD, highlighting the importance of individualized approach that consider pre-diagnosis BMI.

ANALISIS KEBERLANJUTAN PERKEBUNAN KELAPA SAWIT SWADAYA DI KECAMATAN SEKERNAN KABUPATEN MUARO JAMBI

This study aims to determine the general description of smallholder palm oil in Sekernan District, Muaro Jambi Regency, and analyze their sustainability status and sensitive attributes that affect them. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative and quantitative analysis to determine the status of the sustainability index of smallholder palm oil using MDS Rapid Apparasial analysis, which is modified to RAP-PalmOil, and leverage analysis is used to determine its sensitive attributes. This research was conducted in Suko Awin Jaya, Bukit Baling, Tantan, and Tunas Mudo villages. The sampling location in this study was determined purposively (purposive) with a sample of 100 respondents, who were then determined by simple random sampling. The study results show that the sustainability status of smallholder palm oil in Sekernan District is multidimensionally considered quite sustainable. The economic dimension provides the highest sustainability index and is followed by the social and ecological dimension, which is considered quite sustainable. The sensitive attribute or attribute that has the most influence on the sustainability index value on the ecological dimension is the fertilization period, while the economic dimension is farming income, and the sensitive attribute on the social dimension is conflict resolution

Determination of Sufficient Income Farm Size for Sustainable Development in Agricultural Enterprises in Aydin Province

Objective: This research aims to examine the economic size, sufficient income farm size and sustainable development situations of agricultural farms in Aydın Province, known for its high intensity and diversity of agricultural production. Design/Methodology/Approach: Data were collected through face-to-face surveys from 389 agricultural farms in 17 districts and 46 villages of Aydın Province in 2022. The proportional sample size method was utilized to determine the sample size. Socio-demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the farms were analyzed based on the survey data. Economic sizes were determined using the ESU criteria, and sufficient income levels were assessed according to the TURKSAT relative poverty line. Statistical analyses, including ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis and Chi-Square tests were employed to compare data across different farm groups. Findings: According to the ESU criteria, 30.85% of farms were economically large, 51.16% were medium, and 18% were small. Using the 2022 income-based poverty line as a threshold, farms were categorized by income levels. Farms with agricultural incomes 15% below the poverty line were considered below the sufficient income line, while those at the poverty line were deemed to have sufficient income. The gross margin for 2022 was 380 €/da/year, with agricultural income at 299 €/da/year for sufficient income farms. In 2024, these values were 13,300 TL/da/year and 10,465 TL/da/year, respectively. farms with sufficient income had higher economic size, agricultural income, gross margin, and sustainability levels than those below the sufficient income line. Farms below the sufficient income level lacked sustainable development opportunities due to insufficient savings, investment, and self-sufficiency. Originality: This research uniquely characterizes the economic size, sufficient income farm size, and sustainable development status of agricultural farms in a region with high agricultural potential. By integrating these aspects, it addresses the gap in the literature by providing a comprehensive analysis of the economic size, sufficient income farm size, and sustainability status of agricultural farms.

Impact Of Road Connectivity On Daily Livelihood Sustainability Of Commuters In Sandeshkhali-I CD Block, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India

Background: The study area has different infrastructural deficiencies with compare to other regions. The natural constraints for communication, Poverty, Infrastructural deficiency, Rurality, and Transportation barriers are the main problems in this region. This study has tried to determine the different road connectivity and their impacts on daily sustainable livelihoods among the commuters of Sandeshkhali-I CD block in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India. Materials and Methods: The study has used the Primary and Secondary data to fulfill the objectives. To execute the objectives, road networks are differentiated to measure the road connectivity indices (Alpha, Beta and Gamma Index) from different Gram Panchayats (GPs) to find out the road network condition in this rural deltaic region of the Indian Sundarban. Using the Random sampling to collect the primary data through questionnaire from commuters at different busiest places in the study area. Based on different selected livelihood components, the daily livelihood sustainability index has been evaluated. To find out the relationship the road connectivity Indices (R.C.I.) and daily livelihood sustainability index (D.L.S.I.) are correlated with the help of Karl Person ‘r’ value. Results: The highest values of Alpha, Beta and Gamma Indices are 0.34, 1.89 and 0.65 with respect to Metalled and Unmetalled roads. The daily livelihood sustainability index value has been found 54.33 and 17.54 as the highest and lowest respectively. The positive and negative values are present in the correlation between R.C.I. and D.L.S.I. Conclusion: From the outcome, most of the GPs are under the low and very low livelihood sustainability category whereas, the rest of the GPs have medium to high livelihood sustainability status as per selected class. The study concluded that the development needs to be accounted for because of intra-regional imbalance among the road connectivity as well as daily livelihood sustainability that has already existed in this area

Assessment and enhancement of community water supply system sustainability: A dual framework approach

Population growth, pollution, and urbanization strain water sustainability, leading to the premature failure of community-managed water systems globally. This underscores the formidable task of precisely defining and quantifying sustainability within these community contexts. Based on the “You can't manage what you can't measure” adage, this study developed dual frameworks at community scale to assess and enhance the water supply system's sustainability. The assessment framework includes dimensions, indicators, and variables that convene into a Water Sustainability Index (WSI). WSI ranges from 1 to 4 where a score below 1.5 indicates poor water sustainability, while a score exceeding 3.5 signifies excellent sustainability. Likewise, the enhancement framework consists of dimensions, goals, and strategies. These frameworks relied on three specific dimensions, efficiency, resiliency, and community support. The identification of indicators, variables, and goals was based on SMART criteria. While the dimensions, indicators and goals are to remain consistent regardless of study areas, variables and strategies are site-specific and their selection needs to be based on each community's situations and data availability. The assessment framework suggested that the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) community has achieved fair water sustainability status with a score of 2.25. The strategic framework yielded several recommendations aimed at enhancing the sustainability of the water supply system at the AIT. The study's outcomes offer tools to evaluate the current situation of sustainability and assists local community authorities in devising solutions to enhance sustainability in community supply systems. Looking ahead, these frameworks lay the groundwork for future investigations, to explore localized, community-centric strategies for sustainable water management.

Inclusivity in the sustainability of micro and small enterprises based on digital technology: A case study in central Java, Indonesia

The covid-19 pandemic has adversely affected the sustainability of micro and small enterprises (MSEs), with a particularly pronounced impact in Central Java. Entrepreneurs who struggle to adapt to reduced consumer purchasing power and the increasing reliance on digital technology are at heightened risk of business closure. Despite these challenges, inclusivity remains a crucial element for MSEs in fostering local economic development. Accordingly, this study seeks to examine the role of inclusivity in the sustainability of MSEs that are based on digital technology. Data were collected through the use of questionnaires and focus group discussions. Respondents were digital-based MSEs entrepreneurs from five selected regions, with Central Java having the largest number of digital media users. Key informants included experts from Diponegoro University, the International Council of Small Business (ICSB), the Department of Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises at the provincial and district levels, and non-governmental organizations. The collected data was analyzed using the Rapid Appraisal for Micro and Small Enterprises (Rap-MSE’s) method. To assess the sustainability status, the study utilized several dimensions, including economic, environmental, social, institutional, technological, and inclusivity factors. Both multidimensional and individual analyses indicated that the sustainability status was relatively robust. MSEs that integrated digital technology into their operations were able to withstand the challenges posed by covid-19 and adapt to the new normal. In conclusion, the inclusivity dimension in the adoption of digital technology has gained increased importance in driving local economic development.

The large-scale sustainable utilization status of bauxite residue (red mud): challenges and perspectives for China

Red mud (abbreviated as RM) is a solid waste formed during the alumina refining process from bauxite. Every year, over 200 million tons of RM are discharged worldwide. China is a large producer of alumina, the entire amount of RM of China in storage exceeds 1 billion tons because there is no technology for large-scale treatment. Extensive studies on the sustainable utilization of RM have been conducted globally in recent decades. Thus, a detailed review is provided here. According to relevant data from institutions such as the International Aluminum Association, the critical situation of production and utilization of RM from 2011 to 2022 for the world and China are analyzed. This paper uses a comprehensive literature database to classify and statistically analyze red mud related publications from 2011 to 2022. The results show that research on the comprehensive utilization of red mud is mainly focused on three fields of metallurgy, construction, and environment. In these fields, the main issues of not achieving large-scale production of red mud in China are discussed. The results indicate that unclear responsibilities, high technical costs, lack of policies and standards, and insufficient cross-disciplinary collaboration are the main reasons. Suggestions of the utilization and development of RM have been proposed.

Sustainability status of hybrid grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus × Epinephelus lanceolatus) nurseries business

Abstract Business will be sustainable if there is a synergistic interaction among the economy’s production, economic, environmental, and social sectors. This research aims to assess the sustainability status of a hybrid grouper nursery in Situbondo, East Java. Sustainability consists of human resources, production, market, economy, technology, and institutional aspects. Multidimensional scaling (MDS) and leverage analysis were done on the data using the RAPFISH software. The average index obtained by all hybrid grouper nurseries with very sustainable status was obtained in the economic aspect with an average value of 83.05, and less sustainable status was obtained in the technological aspect at 49.71. Hybrid grouper nurseries obtained an average index ranging from 50.01 to 66.41 with a fairly sustainable status. Sixteen sensitive factors influence the sustainability index of hybrid grouper nurseries. These factors include health, social relationships between members, coaching and training, availability of transportation, road conditions, survival rate, seed prices, and technology availability. Apart from that, there are payment systems between group businesses, group help, exchange systems between businesses, profit-sharing systems between businesses, personal help, counseling, training, and sources of capital.

Gut Microbiomics of Sustained Knee Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients.

To examine whether gut microbes were associated with post-surgery sustained knee pain in knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients by a gut microbiomics approach. Total knee replacement (TKR) patients due to primary knee OA were recruited. Sustained knee pain status at least one year after TKR was defined by the Western Ontario and McMaster University Arthritis Index (WOMAC). Fasting plasma sample and fecal sample were collected. Metabolomic profiling was performed on fasting plasma. 16S rRNA sequencing was performed on fecal samples to determine microbial composition. Twenty TKR patients due to primary knee OA were included in the study with 10 experiencing sustained post-surgery pain and 10 without such pain. Age, sex, and BMI were matched. Linear discriminant analysis of microbiome data identified 13 bacterial taxa that were highly abundant in the pain group, and 5 that were highly abundant in the non-pain group (all P < 0.05). Plasma metabolomic profiling measured 622 metabolites. The correlation analysis indicated that the 18 taxa were significantly correlated with 231 metabolites (all P < 0.05). sPLS-DA analysis showed that 30 out of the 231 metabolites explained 29% of total variance and can be used to clearly separate sustained knee pain patients from non-pain patients. Pathway enrichment analysis showed that these significant metabolites were enriched in arachidonic acid metabolic pathway, bile acid biosynthesis, and linoleic acid metabolism. The gut microbes may play a significant role in sustained knee pain in knee OA patients after TKR potentially through their activation of inflammatory pathways, lipid metabolism, and central sensitization.

Thermodynamic Sustainability Assessment of Turkish Cash and Feed Crops: Evaluations and Recommendations

ABSTRACTThis work analyzes the sustainability status of cash crops (rice, wheat, and sunflower) and feed crops (silage and clover) cultivation in Turkey through thermodynamic sustainability assessment technique, emergy analysis (EA). EA offers insights into agricultural system's dependence on external resources, environmental loading, and renewability by classifying the resources that drive agricultural production as renewable, nonrenewable, and purchased. Data belonging to 17 agricultural systems evaluated in this work are gathered through survey method by interviewing the farmers. EA results reveal that production of cash crops is essentially unsustainable due to high dependence on externally purchased inputs fertilizer, diesel, and nonrenewable input water. Of cash crops, rice production has the lowest system renewability and the highest environmental loading. In feed crops, silage production is mainly unsustainable and clover production is in transition state in terms of sustainability. Feed crop production creates less environmental loading than cash crop production mainly due to being partially integrated with husbandry. Coinciding with this, the level of organic fertilization is found to be the determining factor in the sustainability status of the feed crop systems. Transforming these systems to sustainable ones requires increasing system's self‐sufficiency through enhanced circularity (increased nutrient recycling) and functioning of natural processes. Consequently, we recommend growing crops in polycultures rather than monocultures to benefit from sister plant and predator–prey relations, integrating crop production with animal rearing (natural fertilization) and utilizing waste‐origin bioenergy. For resource efficiency, we suggest adopting methods such as drip irrigation and utilization of biodegradable polymer‐coated fertilizer grains to prevent fertilizer runoffs.

Trends in Sustainability and Innovative Food Packaging Materials: An Overview

Globally, 1.3 billion tons of food are wasted or lost every year. This loss is valued at US $2.6 trillion and accounts for 8-10% of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). Food waste is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions and results in a waste of natural resources. Therefore, reducing food waste can help diminish GHG emissions, improve food security, and promote healthy food systems. Packaging plays an important role in protecting food, enhancing quality and safety, and reducing food losses. Innovative and sustainable packaging strategies are necessary to decrease waste accumulation, particularly of plastics, safeguard food quality and safety, and reduce food losses and waste. Sustainable packaging aims to enhance the effectiveness of design and the use of environmentally friendly materials. This review provides an overview of the sustainable status of common packaging materials such as plastic, glass, metal, and paper/cardboard based on the circular economy, which includes recycling, reuse, composting, and bio-based packaging. The study examines new developments in food packaging materials in response to the growing demand for environmentally sustainable alternatives. Several applications from food companies and sustainable studies are discussed regarding continuous availability without impacting the environment. Ongoing research and technological advancements, such as material reduction, the development of innovative new materials like bio-plastics, and improvements in recycling, will contribute to increasing the acceptance of sustainable packaging. Definitions, requirements, limitations, legislation, and applications of sustainable packaging are explored. Sustainable packaging can stimulate economic growth and offer new opportunities for companies, notably by helping the environment and reducing the carbon footprint. However, the cost of sustainable packaging can still be challenging for small businesses. Determining whether consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable packaging is also crucial in this transition.

Research on the relative threshold of sustainable development of the complex system in the Yellow River Basin

As a complex system, the sustainability of basins is crucial for the development and stability of human society. This study creatively combined Otsu algorithm with analytic hierarchy process to determine the relative threshold of sustainable development of the Yellow River basin system, aiming to provide a new perspective for the application of threshold theory to the study of sustainable development. The results showed that among the 24 sustainable development evaluation indicators, the Per Capita Cultivated Area (F24) had the greatest impact, while the Ecological Water use (F2) and Agricultural Water use (F19) indicators had the greatest impact range. For different subsystems, the sustainable development indices of the eco-environment subsystem in the upstream of the Yellow River exhibited more significant changes, while that of the socio-economic subsystem exhibited more prominent changes in the midstream. However, the sustainable development indices of the water-sand subsystems in the upstream, midstream, and downstream fluctuated greatly, with a maximum value occurring downstream. The sustainable development threshold was further determined to be 0.408 for the complex system in the Yellow River Basin. The sustainable development thresholds differed in upstream, midstream, and downstream, which ranged from 0.4201 to 0.4524. Based on the sustainable development threshold, the sustainable development status of the Yellow River Basin had continued to improve since 2017, and a high level of sustainability had been maintained. However, the sustainable status is a dynamic process of change, and changes in natural conditions or policies may affect the state of sustainable development.

Status of Sustainability of Vaname Shrimp (Litopenaeusvannamei) in KayuAraPermai Village, Sungai ApitSubdistrict, Siak Regency

Status of Sustainability of Vaname Shrimp (Litopenaeusvannamei) in KayuAraPermai Village, Sungai ApitSubdistrict, Siak Regency

Impact of JQ1 treatment on seizures, hippocampal gene expression, and gliosis in a mouse model of temporal lobe epilepsy.

Epilepsy is a neurological disease characterised by recurrent seizures with complex aetiology. Temporal lobe epilepsy, the most common form in adults, can be acquired following brain insults including trauma, stroke, infection or sustained status epilepticus. The mechanisms that give rise to the formation and maintenance of hyperexcitable networks following acquired insults remain unknown, yet an extensive body of literature points towards persistent gene and epigenomic dysregulation as a potential mediator of this dysfunction. While much is known about the function of specific classes of epigenetic regulators (writers and erasers) in epilepsy, much less is known about the enzymes, which read the epigenome and modulate gene expression accordingly. Here, we explore the potential role for the epigenetic reader bromodomain and extra-terminal domain (BET) proteins in epilepsy. Using the intra-amygdala kainic acid model of temporal lobe epilepsy, we initially identified widespread dysregulation of important epigenetic regulators including EZH2 and REST as well as altered BRD4 expression in chronically epileptic mice. BRD4 activity was also notably affected by epilepsy-provoking insults as seen by elevated binding to and transcriptional regulation of the immediate early gene Fos. Despite influencing early aspects of epileptogenesis, blocking BET protein activity with JQ1 had no overt effects on epilepsy development in mice but did alter glial reactivity and influence gene expression patterns, promoting various neurotransmitter signalling mechanisms and inflammatory pathways in the hippocampus. Together, these results confirm that epigenetic reader activity is affected by epilepsy-provoking brain insults and that BET activity may exert cell-specific actions on inflammation in epilepsy.

Updated sustainability status of cadmium telluride thin‐film photovoltaic systems and projections

AbstractThis paper provides a comprehensive assessment of the up‐to‐date life‐cycle sustainability status of cadmium‐telluride based photovoltaic (PV) systems. Current production modules (Series 6 and Series 7) are analyzed in terms of their energy performance and environmental footprint and compared with the older series 4 module production and current single‐crystalline Silicon (sc‐Si) module production. For fixed‐tilt systems with Series 6 modules operating under average US irradiation of 1800 kWh/m2/year, the global warming potential (GWP) is reduced from 16 g CO2eq/kWh in Series 4 systems to 10 CO2eq/kWh in Series 6 systems. For operation in US‐SW irradiation of 2300 kWh/m2/year, the GWP is reduced from 11 to 8 CO2eq/kWh and for 1‐axis tracking systems operating in Phoenix, Arizona, with point‐of array irradiation of 3051 kWh/m2/year the GWP is reduced to 6.5 CO2eq/kWh. Similar reductions have happened in all environmental indicators. Energy payback times (EPBT) of currently installed systems range from 0.6 years for fixed‐tilt ground‐mounted installations at average US irradiation at latitude tilt installations to 0.3 years for one‐axis trackers at high US‐SW irradiation, considering average fossil‐fuel dominated electricity grids with fuel to electricity conversion efficiency of 0.3. The resulting energy return on energy investment (EROI) also depends on the conversion efficiency of the electricity grid and on the operation life expectance. For a 30‐year operational life and grid conversion efficiency of 0.3, EROI ranges from 50 (at US average irradiation) to 70 for US‐SW irradiation. The EROI declines with increased grid conversion efficiency; for CdTe PV operating in south California with grid conversion efficiency of 49%, the EROI is about 50 and is projected to fall to 30 when the state's 2030 target of 80% renewable energy penetration materializes. Material alternatives that show a potential of further reductions in degradation rates and materials for enhanced encapsulation that would enable longer operation lives have also been investigated. A degradation rate of 0.3%/year, which has been verified by accelerated testing, is assumed in 30‐year scenarios; this is projected to be reduced to 0.2%/year in the near‐term and potentially to 0.1%/year in the longer term. With such low degradation rates and enhanced edge‐sealing, modules can last 40‐ to 50‐years. Consequently, all impact indicators will be proportionally reduced while EROI will increase. This detailed LCA was conducted according to ISO standards and IEA PVPS Task 12 guidelines. The study revealed that the choices of system models, methods and temporal system boundaries can significantly impact the results and points out to the need to include assumptions regarding these choices in the “transparency in reporting” requirements listed in the IEA PVPS Task 12 Guidelines.

Multi-aspect Analysis of Rice Sustainability in the Improvement of Rice Production in North Sumatra Province, Indonesia

North Sumatra's food security highly depends on rice supply from rice fields in rice-producing districts, namely Deli Serdang, Serdang Bedagai and Simalungun. The decrease in rice field area impacts the North Sumatra region's rice supply. This research aims to analyze the sustainability status and sensitive factors that cause the sustainability of rice fields based on economic, ecological, social, technological, legal, and institutional dimensions using Multi-aspect Sustainability Analysis software. The research results show that, in aggregate, the sustainability of rice fields is in the quite good category with a score of 62. Apart from the less sustainable economic aspect with a score of 59.09, there are four other aspects, such as environmental, social, infrastructure and technology, laws and regulations, and institutions, declared sustainable with a score greater than 62. The research also found 15 sensitive key factors that can improve the sustainability status of rice fields in North Sumatra to become very sustainable

Evaluation of food-water-energy sustainable development in China’s western frontiers during 2010–2021

ABSTRACT Food, water, and energy (FWE) are foundational resources that sustain human well-being and societal advancement. The examination of climate change effects on FWE resources is imperative, particularly in regions abundant in natural resources but ecologically fragile. In this context, we investigated the spatiotemporal changes of FWE resources in China’s western frontiers, where both resource wealth and climate vulnerability are critical. This study proposes an innovative approach to comprehensively analyze the dynamics of food production, surface water, and solar energy from 2010 to 2021 by integrating easily accessible and widely applicable variables, and utilizing remote sensing and statistical data within a sustainable development framework. The results show that: (1) both crop yield and cropland area display an upward trend; (2) the expansion of overall surface water area in Xinjiang is mainly driven by changes in precipitation and temperature, while in Xizang, such a relationship is not evident; (3) Xinjiang and Xizang have advantages in solar photovoltaic (PV) development due to their abundant solar resources. Our results suggest that such spatiotemporal dynamics in food production, surface water and solar energy resources can intuitively reflect the sustainable development status of FWE resources in China’s western frontiers.

Textile Sustainable Development Related to Culture: A Scientometric Approach

The sustainable development of textiles has been a notable concern for the textile industry and society in recent years. From green textiles and circular textiles to cultural textiles, academia has conducted many explorations. The problem of the connection between the cultural needs of increasingly educated consumers and the development of textiles has become increasingly prominent, which has also triggered many new social problems. This study aims to explore how culture promotes sustainability in textiles and can meet consumer demands. This study uses scientometric methods to conduct a thematic analysis of cultural factors in the development of textiles. From 2013 to 2023, the Web of Science and Scopus databases included a total of 306 articles related to the cultural factors in textiles. The results of this study are as follows: 40 main research keyword clusters appeared in the knowledge base, 6 research themes were identified, and a conceptual framework of culture in the development of textiles was constructed. At the same time, this study provides suggestions on how to better establish communication between textiles and culture. The results of this study will help textile practitioners better understand the current status, hot spots, and research trends of cultural sustainability in the textile industry while establishing closer connections with consumers.

Sustainability Status of Alabio Duck Farming in Hulu Sungai Utara Regency, Indonesia

Alabio Duck (Anas platyrhynchos Borneo) is a germplasm originating from Hulu Sungai Utara Regency, South Kalimantan. Currently, the availability of pure Alabio Ducks is very limited in Hulu Sungai Utara Regency due to various factors that threaten the sustainability of Alabio duck farming. This paper aims to analyse the sustainability status of Alabio duck farming in Hulu Sungai Utara Regency. Multidimensional Scaling (MDS) is used to determine the sustainability status. The result showed that the sustainability status of Alabio duck farming in Hulu Sungai Utara Regency is classified as moderately sustainable. However, the ecological and technological dimensions are classified as less sustainable, the economic and institutional dimensions are classified as moderately sustainable, while only the social dimension is classified as sustainable. Improvements are needed in the conditions of Alabio duck farming to raise its sustainability status in Hulu Sungai Utara Regency.