Background Human capital is thought to be a crucial factor that drives economic growth. This
study aims to understand the evaluation of the loss of human capital caused by employees' …

Notwithstanding the global turn to renewable energy, its development is constrained by a
lack of social acceptance. Various studies have evaluated citizens' acceptance of and …

Water system is a crucial lifeline system for sustainable cities. However, the previous
researches failed to bridge water inclusiveness with sustainability. This study developed a …

Sustainable development requires a nondeclining growth of the productive base or
comprehensive wealth of an economy. We use the concept of inclusive wealth (IW) to …

People migrate from rural to urban areas. In the meantime, the benefits of staying in greener
areas are also known. People's preferences might be different by area that is composed of …

Forests play a crucial role in mitigating climate change and reducing emissions as a major
carbon sink. However, its value in removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere is …

Japan is a highly urbanized and severely aging society. In an aging society, chronic disease
and disability are prevalent, and the population is sensitive to environmental issues and …

Rapid population and economic growth in Africa are raising concerns over the sustainability
of its economic development. Current research has assessed the sustainability of African …

Cities play a crucial role in regional sustainable development through trade linkages with
surrounding economies. This study extends the inclusive wealth (IW) conceptual framework …

Pakistan is the fifth largest populous nation in the world, and it is endowed with significant
wealth in natural resources. During the period 1990–2019, Pakistan suffered an average …