In all cities and urban areas, the risk faced by people and assets from hazards associated
with climate change has increased (high confidence1). Urban areas are now home to 4.2 …

Climatic conditions are key determinants of plant growth, whether at the scale of temperature
regulation of the cell cycle or at the scale of the geographic limits for a particular species …

Despite significant progress in increasing agricultural production, meeting the changing
dietary preferences and increasing food demands of future populations remains a significant …

In modern intensive farming systems, nitrogen (N) is one of the most abundantly supplied
nutrients to crop plants whereas its suboptimal availability in nature constitutes the major …

Nano-black carbon is a high carbonate modification created by the absence of oxygen or
limited supply of a wide variety of feedstocks. Nano-black carbon typically has a high level of …

We conducted a pot experiment to evaluate the potential for soil-and foliar-applied silicon
(Si), alone and in combination, to a Cd-contaminated soil in order to evaluate the effects on …

Risk perceptions and attitudes play a crucial role in agriculture. However, few researches on
risk management have been conducted in developing countries. Therefore, keeping view on …

Increasing temperatures and sea levels, changing precipitation patterns and more extreme
weather pose severe threats for vulnerable communities, ecosystems, and livelihoods in …

The retail sector is witnessing a significant transition as Retail Service Robots (RSRs)
become more widely deployed. This paper investigates the factors influencing customer …

Current changes are making communities, cities, and territories increasingly vulnerable.
Urban architectural interventions have the power to intervene this situation, directly reducing …