Research

Elsevier,

Urban Climate Adaptation and Mitigation, 2023, Pages 327-343

This chapter contributes to SDG 6 by investigating Iran's water crisis caused by the depletion of water resources and providing technological solutions to adapt to the crisis and achieve a water resources equilibrium.
Elsevier, Food Quality and Preference, Volume 100, September 2022
Edible macroalgae (i.e., ‘seaweeds’) are a nutritious and sustainable alternative to animal-based proteins. However, consumption of seaweeds in Western countries remains low, and little is known about individual drivers of acceptance. The aim of this study was to further explore the consumer acceptability of seaweed-based food products in the UK. In an online study (N = 476), participants were presented with a general description of edible seaweeds, and descriptions of seaweed-based food products (e.g., ‘seaweed burger’).
Elsevier,

The Journal of Climate Change and Health,
Volume 8,
2022,
100166

This scoping review assesses the state of peer-reviewed literature on the health risks associated with climate change in the 21 Pacific Island states, analyzing quantitative and qualitative studies focusing explicitly on health outcomes, as well as studies focusing on health determinants or potential mediators along the climate-health pathway. 
Elsevier,

Personality and Individual Differences, Volume 195, September 2022

This article ties to SDG 3. The purpose of this study was to construct and initially evaluate the psychometric properties of the War Anxiety Scale (WAS) and the War Persistent Thinking Scale (WPTS).
Elsevier,

iScience, Volume 25, 16 September 2022

Shows the distribution of flora and fauna diversity in China, suggesting priority area for conservation.
Elsevier,

Biodegradability of Conventional Plastics: Opportunities, Challenges, and Misconceptions, Volume 1, 1 January 2022

This chapter aligns with Goal 3: Good health and well-being and Goal 15: Life on land by discussing the issues and consequences of agricultural plastic waste and the product safety associated with aesthetic pollution.
Elsevier,

Biodegradability of Conventional Plastics: Opportunities, Challenges, and Misconceptions, Volume 1, 1 January 2022

This chapter aligns with Goal 3: Good health and well-being and Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure by discussing the applicability of biological processes for the remediation of plastics as sustainable practice and future implications of biodegradable polymers and composites in the automobile industry.
Elsevier,

Blockchain-Based Systems for the Modern Energy Grid, 2022, Pages 115-134

This chapter supports SDG goals 7 and 9 by proposing new ways of using blockchain to support renewable energy market.
Elsevier,

The Journal of Climate Change and Health,
Volume 8,
2022,
100153

This scoping review was able to identify 25 tools and methods for assessing health vulnerability and adaptation to climate change, using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) scoping review guidelines. 
Elsevier,

Journal of Affective Disorders, Volume 319, 2022, Pages 142-163

This article ties to SDG 3. This article studied prenatal maternal stress as a risk factor for offspring mental health challenges.

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