International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development (10 papers in press)

Special Issue on: OA Behavioural Economics of Climate Change An Interdisciplinary Approach

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  Intelligent optimisation algorithm of electricity accounting based on deep learning ( Free Full-text Access )

  by Lin Liu, Fang Jing, Yanfeng Zhao, Huafeng Qu 
  Abstract: Traditional electricity tariff accounting often suffers from significant errors and low efficiency. To resolve these issues, this paper presents an intelligent optimisation algorithm grounded in deep learning. Our methodology involves extracting useful features from vast amounts of tariff data to build a predictive model, thereby optimising both the accuracy and efficiency of the accounting system. In the research, the long short-term memory (LSTM) is used as the basic model, combined with the characteristic engineering methods, such as sliding window statistics, step price piecewise function coding, etc., to process and optimise the electricity tariff accounting data. Results show that our model achieves the lowest prediction error and outperforms both traditional statistical methods and stateoftheart machine learning models, and its MAPE reaches 2.1%, which achieves high accuracy and practical value for intelligent electricity accounting.
  Keywords: deep learning; intelligent optimisation algorithm; electricity accounting; LSTM.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJESD.2026.10080667
   
  

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  Psychological health education approaches and teaching strategies for software engineering students in response to climate change ( Free Full-text Access )

  by Le Kang, Chantana Viriyavejakul, Denghui Wu 
  Abstract: This study surveys software engineering students from four comprehensive universities in Shaanxi Province. A total of 200 questionnaires were distributed, and 186 deemed valid. The Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90) is used to assess students psychological states. The study compares the effects of traditional general mental health education versus climate change adaptation-oriented intelligent mental health education. Results indicate that during the traditional general mental health education phase, over 80% of students exhibited mild psychological distress, and 28 students presented moderate psychological problems. The study demonstrates that integrating climate change issues into mental health education for software engineering students helps them identify psychological stress induced by climate risks. The findings offer pedagogical references for universities to develop climate change adaptation-oriented mental health education programs for software engineering students.
  Keywords: software engineering students; climate change adaptation; mental health education; ecological anxiety; intelligent teaching; teaching strategies.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJESD.2026.10080740
   
  

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  Spatial memory, cultural transmission, and sustainable heritage tourism: evidence from Donglin Academy, China ( Free Full-text Access )

  by Feng Liang, Yuqi Teng, Jipeng Tian, Yingpeng Yu, Wenlei Niu 
  Abstract: Official and private schools, as parallel educational institutions, jointly constructed a dual education system that lasted for more than two thousand years in China. However, private education has not received the same level of attention as official education. This article traces the development process of private education from early private family school to the academy system, and based on spatial memory theory and Bourdieus cultural reproduction framework, taking Donglin Academy as an example, determines the sustainable Eastern activation mode of education and cultural heritage, that is, architectural space should achieve functional transformation without giving up its spiritual essence; the spatial memory embedded in architectural layout is an active medium for cultural dissemination, rather than a passive container for historical events; moral cultivation, cultural replication, educational innovation, and public participation in tourism intermediaries should be integrated into a self-sustaining cycle.
  Keywords: educational cultural heritage; living transmission; spatial memory; Donglin Academy; sustainable heritage tourism; China.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJESD.2026.10080816
   
  

Special Issue on: OA Green Supply Chain Management Innovations in Sustainable Business Environment and Digital Transformation

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  Virtual preassembly of transmission tower based on 3D laser scanning technology ( Free Full-text Access )

  by Honglin Yan, Xuan Qi, Yinying Liu, Guangning Lv, Xiao Tu, Biying Pei 
  Abstract: This paper proposes a novel method for the virtual preassembly of transmission tower members. First, a laser point cloud model of the tower is acquired using both the base station scanning method and handheld scanners. Using data fusion technology, a comprehensive point cloud model of the entire tower, including its local features, is generated. This approach enables the rapid acquisition of the towers point cloud model while ensuring high measurement accuracy. This method provides a crucial digital solution for enhancing quality control in the manufacturing of transmission towers, effectively addressing the industrys challenges of low efficiency, high cost, and safety risks associated with traditional physical preassembly. Next, a point cloud data processing algorithm is developed, and a virtual preassembly algorithm based on point cloud data is proposed. The algorithm includes point cloud registration, geometric feature extraction, and assembly measurement calculation. It supports intelligent dimension inspection, automatic member assembly, and error calculation during assembly. Applied to a real-world project, the experimental results validate the methods effectiveness.
  Keywords: transmission tower member; three-position laser scanning technology; point cloud data algorithm; feature extraction; finite element analysis; virtual preassembly technology.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJESD.2026.10079045
   
  

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  Multi-source spatiotemporal data fusion for dynamic perception and attribution analysis of urban leisure space vitality ( Free Full-text Access )

  by Yang Song, Xinzi Lin, Jianen Qin 
  Abstract: This study addresses limitations in traditional urban leisure space evaluation by proposing a dynamic framework based on multi-source spatiotemporal data. Integrating mobile signalling, POI, road networks, and remote sensing, it measures vitality through population size, activity frequency, and temporal variation at an hourly scale. The research identifies spatiotemporal patterns and quantifies key driving factors, including functional mix, accessibility, environmental quality, and renewal interventions. A nonlinear spatial model reveals how these factors differently influence vitality across contexts. Results show reduced temporal, spatial, and amplitude biases (0.19, 0.17, 0.14), while Morans I (0.518) confirms spatial continuity. Functional mix emerges as the most significant contributor to vitality changes. The study improves real-time vitality perception and factor quantification, offering practical insights for dynamic assessment and refined governance of urban leisure spaces.
  Keywords: urban renewal governance; urban leisure space vitality; multi source spatiotemporal data fusion; dynamic vitality perception; attribution analysis.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJESD.2026.10080353
   
  

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  The construction of enterprise supply chain marketing channel management system in the network economy environment ( Free Full-text Access )

  by Lili Chen, Rongjun Huang 
  Abstract: In the network economy, companies that want to improve product sales should modify traditional sales methods, re analyse customer specific requirements, and implement appropriate changes. Therefore, this paper proposes a network economy based enterprise marketing channel management system (NE-EMCMS) and supply chain management (SCM). Based on the examination of network marketing theory and the operation of the network economy, this paper briefly explains the analysis required for the transformation of marketing policies and customer consumption trends in the era of the network economy. The simulation results show that compared with other popular methods, the proposed NE-EMCMS system has a high productivity of 98.8%, a repurchase intention rate of 97.3%, an efficiency rate of 96.5%, a performance rate of 95.6%, and a customer interaction rate of 96.1%.
  Keywords: enterprise marketing channel management system; EMCMS; supply chain; network economy environment; product sales; customers.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJESD.2026.10080354
   
  

Special Issue on: Joint Implications of Circular Economy and Digital Transformation for Resilient Business Ecosystems

• Redefining EU competitiveness: unlocking the power of digitalisation, institutional quality, environmental factors and human capital in shaping a sustainable future  
  by Bernard Vaníček, Tomáš Fišera, Jan Stejskal 
  Abstract: In todays turbulent times, understanding sustainable competitiveness is crucial. This study fills important gaps in existing research by examining the integrated relationship between digitalisation, environmental factors, institutional quality and human capital in 24 EU countries, and using stepwise regression to identify significant factors influencing the Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI). This study contributes by developing a holistic framework that integrates drivers of sustainable competitiveness, addressing the limitations of prior research that examined these factors in isolation. Practically, it offers policy recommendations tailored to different EU country groups based on their sustainability and economic performance. Findings reveal that government effectiveness negatively impacts low-GSCI-growth countries (Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland and Romania), while environmental factors, particularly circular economy material flows, drive high-GSCI-growth nations (France, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal and Spain). These insights emphasise the need for targeted policies, including digital infrastructure improvements, circular economy support, and institutional reforms, particularly for lower-performing countries, to enhance sustainable competitiveness.
  Keywords: sustainable competitiveness; digitalisation; institutional quality; environmental factors; human capital.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJESD.2025.10072648
   
  
• The impact of institutional quality on environmental sustainability: evidence from ASEAN countries  
  by Lien Do Thi Hoa, Phuong Hoang Vo Hang 
  Abstract: The article evaluates the influence of national institutional quality, as represented by the Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), on the load capacity factor (LCF), which serves as an indicator of environmental sustainability. Employing panel data regression methodologies, the study analyses data from nine developing ASEAN countries (Cambodia, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam) spanning the years 2002 to 2021. The PCA method was utilised to synthesise multiple representative factors of institutional quality into a single institutional quality index. The research data was analysed using pooled OLS, FEM, REM and FGLS techniques. The findings demonstrate significant relationships among the variables under investigation. Notably, the variable representing institutional quality exerts a negative and statistically significant effect on environmental sustainability within the ASEAN region. Based on these results, the article articulates various policy implications aimed at enhancing institutional quality across multiple dimensions, thus striving to improve environmental outcomes in the context of economic growth and foreign direct investment within developing ASEAN countries.
  Keywords: institutional quality; environmental sustainability; ASEAN.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJESD.2026.10077678
   
  
• Philippines transition to carbon neutrality: a review of emission trends, nature-based climate solutions, low-carbon policies, and financing mechanisms  
  by Monaliza Joy Zaragoza-Magsayo, Hernando P. Bacosa 
  Abstract: This review paper integrates various themes to examine the Philippines pathway to a carbon-neutral future. Energy, agriculture, and transportation are the primary contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions due to continued reliance on fossil fuels. The countrys nature-based climate solutions (NbCS), must be scaled-up, particularly mangrove forests, that centres on community-based forest management (CBFM). Sustained investment, enhanced institutional support, and broader implementation of these ecosystem-based solutions help maximise their potential. The low-carbon technologies and policy frameworks face recurring issues, including fossil fuel dependence, high investment costs, fragmented policies, and reliance on international funding. To advance carbon financing mechanisms, coordinated policies, simplified bureaucratic procedures, multiple funding sources, and investments in advanced technologies are imperative. The findings are relevant to policy discussions on how the Philippines can advance sector-wide reduction emissions including the integration of NbCs into the countrys national action plan, strengthening policies, and financing mechanisms for decarbonisation and climate targets.
  Keywords: carbon neutral; emission; nature-based climate solutions; low-carbon; carbon financing mechanisms.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJESD.2026.10078267
   
  
• Sustainability in the family business in the context of industry, ecology and succession  
  by Mariana Sedliačiková, Jiří Strouhal, Martin Halász, Denisa Malá, Hussam Musa 
  Abstract: Family businesses play a crucial role in the global economy, serving as a cornerstone for economic stability and growth. Long-term orientation and adaptability highlight relevance in addressing global challenges. Recent EU and Slovak government initiatives underline the importance of supporting family businesses to enhance sustainability and competitiveness. The main goal of the research was to identify the sustainability of family business in Slovakia from the point of view of three aspects: sustainability in industry, ecological sustainability and succession. The methodological tool was a questionnaire survey. Established hypotheses were tested using the Test of the relative abundance and Interval estimation of the relative abundance. The findings indicate that Slovak family firms recognize the strategic imperative of sustainability, but implementation strategies remain nascent, restricted mainly to basic waste management rather than holistic practices. A significant proportion lack eco-certifications, highlighting potential for ecological advancements and effective succession solutions.
  Keywords: sustainability; family business; ecology; industry; succession.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJESD.2026.10080086