AI and IoT for Promoting Green Operation and Sustainable Environment

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Green operation is a business strategy that focuses on profitability through environmentally friendly operating processes. Essentially, it is the “greening” of the whole life cycle of production, ranging from design, manufacturing, the reduction in wastewater and pollution, packaging and delivery to recycling materials. Moreover, the concept of green operation can also be extended to a series of dense and hierarchically associated systems, including green purchase, green manufacturing, green sales and green supply chain, so as to plan how to achieve the goal of comprehensive green environment and health.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are two important tools for achieving green environment and health, especially in the monitoring of production equipment. During green operation, in the case of the sudden occurrence of equipment failure, the maintenance cost of the system is bound to increase, which will further affect the production efficiency of the enterprise. In addition, the loss and damage of materials will not only increase the production cost, but also reduce efficiency and create an environmental burden. Fortunately, to solve this problem, AI and the IoT can be applied for the precognition and diagnosis of issues in the production process to help analyze the abnormal data of the equipment on the actual production line. These methods can monitor the "health status" of machines through customized systems and connect with the remote maintenance and components control system. Therefore, with the help of AI and IoT, production equipment can reduce "accidents" and optimize green operation. In summary, with the assistance of AI and IoT techniques, green thinking can pervade the whole life cycle of product manufacturing (e.g., plants, the production line, machines, products and supply chains), from the perspective of system monitoring. Moreover, smart layer-by-layer system monitoring can be used to direct factories and enterprises using green and intelligent manufacturing, promoting green operation and creating a sustainable environment.

Prof. Dr. Chia-Huei Wu
Prof. Dr. Wei Liu
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The Degree of Big Data Technology Transformation and Green Operations in the Banking Sector

by Jiawen Yun and Shanyue Jin

Systems 2024, 12(4), 135; https://doi.org/10.3390/systems12040135 - 17 Apr 2024

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Green finance, an essential tool for high-quality economic development, is valued by policymakers and researchers in line with the growing global concern for environmental protection, climate change, and sustainable development. The banking sector, as a major part of China’s green financial system, undertakes [...] Read more.

Green finance, an essential tool for high-quality economic development, is valued by policymakers and researchers in line with the growing global concern for environmental protection, climate change, and sustainable development. The banking sector, as a major part of China’s green financial system, undertakes significant responsibility for green finance while also confronting the opportunities and requirements of digital transformation. Big data technology is a major driver of digital transformation in the banking sector and can improve the green operational capability of the banking sector. The purpose of this study is to explore the ways in which the extent of big data technology transformation in the banking sector in China affects its ability to operate in a green manner and to analyze the moderating role of green credits, funds, and bonds. For this reason, this study selected A-share listed banks in China from 2015 to 2022 as research subjects and adopted a panel data regression method to study the impact of the degree of big data technology transformation on green operations. The results demonstrate that the degree of big data technology transformation in the banking sector positively influenced green operations. Green credit, funds, and bonds played a moderating role, meaning that financial products strengthened the role of the degree of big data technology transformation in green operations. This study examined the effect of big data technology transformation in the banking sector and enriches research on green finance. This study also provides practical insights for investors and regulators concerned with green development in the banking sector. Full article

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence Development on Urban Energy Efficiency—Based on the Perspective of Smart City Policy

by Xiangyi Li, Qing Wang and Ying Tang

Sustainability 2024, 16(8), 3200; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16083200 - 11 Apr 2024

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China’s economy is stepping into a new stage of high-quality development. The shift not only marks the optimization and upgrading of the economic structure, but also reflects the in-depth implementation of the concept of sustainable development. In this context, the development of AI [...] Read more.

China’s economy is stepping into a new stage of high-quality development. The shift not only marks the optimization and upgrading of the economic structure, but also reflects the in-depth implementation of the concept of sustainable development. In this context, the development of AI technology is playing an important role in balancing economic growth and ecological protection with its unique advantages. This paper empirically studied the impact of AI development on urban energy efficiency by constructing panel data for 282 prefecture-level cities from 2006 to 2019 and then using the super-efficiency SBM model based on non-expected outputs to evaluate the urban energy efficiency indicators of prefecture-level cities. It was discovered that the development of AI had a key influence on increasing urban energy efficiency and the optimization of the energy structure by speeding up green technology innovation and digital economy development, which in turn improved urban energy efficiency. In terms of heterogeneity analysis, AI development had a greater impact on urban energy efficiency in the eastern region, which has higher levels of human capital, financial independence, and government intervention. This study combined the smart city pilot policy with a multi-period DID model, based on the treatment of endogeneity issues, in order to perform a parallel trend test and investigate further the effects of policy implementation on the advancement of AI in the context of improving urban energy efficiency. Accordingly, to achieve green and sustainable urban development, the relevant government departments should increase funding for AI research and development, pay attention to the introduction and cultivation of professionals, establish a platform for international exchanges and cooperation between AI and energy management, and continue to advocate for the pilot development of smart cities to increase urban energy efficiency. Full article

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Analysis and Simulation of Land Use Changes and Their Impact on Carbon Stocks in the Haihe River Basin by Combining LSTM with the InVEST Model

by Yanzhen Lin, Lei Chen, Ying Ma and Tingting Yang

Sustainability 2024, 16(6), 2310; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16062310 - 11 Mar 2024

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The quantitative analysis and prediction of spatiotemporal patterns of land use in Haihe River Basin are of great significance for land use and ecological planning management. To reveal the changes in land use and carbon stock, the spatial–temporal pattern of land use data [...] Read more.

The quantitative analysis and prediction of spatiotemporal patterns of land use in Haihe River Basin are of great significance for land use and ecological planning management. To reveal the changes in land use and carbon stock, the spatial–temporal pattern of land use data in the Haihe River Basin from 2000 to 2020 was studied via Mann–Kendall (MK) trend analysis, the transfer matrix, and land use dynamic attitude. Through integrating the models of the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Trade-offs (InVEST) and the Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), the results of the spatial distribution of land use and carbon stock were obtained and compared with Cellular Automation (CA-Markov), and then applied to predict the spatial distribution in 2025. The results show the following: (1) The land use and land cover (LULC) changes in the Haihe River Basin primarily involve an exchange between cultivated land, forest, and grassland, as well as the conversion of cultivated land to built-up land. This transformation contributes to the overall decrease in carbon storage in the basin, which declined by approximately 1.20% from 2000 to 2020. (2) The LULC prediction accuracy of LSTM is nearly 2.00% higher than that of CA-Markov, reaching 95.01%. (3) In 2025, the area of grassland in Haihe River Basin will increase the most, while the area of cultivated land will decrease the most. The spatial distribution of carbon stocks is higher in the northwest and lower in the southeast, and the changing areas are scattered throughout the study area. However, due to the substantial growth of grassland and forest, the carbon stocks in the Haihe River Basin in 2025 will increase by about 10 times compared with 2020. The research results can provide a theoretical basis and reference for watershed land use planning, ecological restoration, and management. Full article

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Load Forecasting and Operation Optimization of Ice-Storage Air Conditioners Based on Improved Deep-Belief Network

by Mingxing Guo, Ran Lv, Zexing Miao, Fei Fei, Zhixin Fu, Enqi Wu, Li Lan and Min Wang

Processes 2024, 12(3), 523; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12030523 - 05 Mar 2024

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The prediction of cold load in ice-storage air conditioning systems plays a pivotal role in optimizing air conditioning operations, significantly contributing to the equilibrium of regional electricity supply and demand, mitigating power grid stress, and curtailing energy consumption in power grids. Addressing the [...] Read more.

The prediction of cold load in ice-storage air conditioning systems plays a pivotal role in optimizing air conditioning operations, significantly contributing to the equilibrium of regional electricity supply and demand, mitigating power grid stress, and curtailing energy consumption in power grids. Addressing the issues of minimal correlation between input and output data and the suboptimal prediction accuracy inherent in traditional deep-belief neural-network models, this study introduces an enhanced deep-belief neural-network combination prediction model. This model is refined through an advanced genetic algorithm in conjunction with the “Statistical Products and Services Solution” version 25.0 software, aiming to augment the precision of ice-storage air conditioning load predictions. Initially, the input data undergo processing via the “Statistical Products and Services Solution” software, which facilitates the exclusion of samples exhibiting low coupling. Subsequently, the improved genetic algorithm implements adaptive adjustments to surmount the challenge of random weight parameter initialization prevalent in traditional deep-belief networks. Consequently, an optimized deep-belief neural-network load prediction model, predicated on the enhanced genetic algorithm, is established and subjected to training. Ultimately, the model undergoes simulation validation across three critical dimensions: operational performance, prediction evaluation indices, and operating costs of ice-storage air conditioners. The results indicate that, compared to existing methods for predicting the cooling load of ice-storage air conditioning, the proposed model achieves a prediction accuracy of 96.52%. It also shows an average improvement of 14.12% in computational performance and a 14.32% reduction in model energy consumption. The prediction outcomes align with the actual cooling-load variation patterns. Furthermore, the daily operational cost of ice-storage air conditioning, derived from the predicted cooling-load data, has an error margin of only 2.36%. This contributes to the optimization of ice-storage air conditioning operations. Full article

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Environmental Prediction Model of Solar Greenhouse Based on Improved Harris Hawks Optimization-CatBoost

by Jie Yang, Guihong Ren, Yaxin Wang, Qi Liu, Jiamin Zhang, Wenqi Wang, Lingzhi Li and Wuping Zhang

Sustainability 2024, 16(5), 2021; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16052021 - 29 Feb 2024

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Solar greenhouses provide a favorable climate environment for the production of counter-seasonal crops in northern China. The greenhouse environment is a key factor affecting crop growth, so accurate prediction of greenhouse environment changes helps to precisely regulate the crop growth environment and helps [...] Read more.

Solar greenhouses provide a favorable climate environment for the production of counter-seasonal crops in northern China. The greenhouse environment is a key factor affecting crop growth, so accurate prediction of greenhouse environment changes helps to precisely regulate the crop growth environment and helps to promote the growth of fruits and vegetables. In this study, an environmental prediction model based on the combination of a gradient boosting tree and the Harris hawk optimization algorithm (IHHO-Catboost) is constructed, and in response to the problems of the HHO algorithm, such as the fact that the adjustment of the search process is not flexible enough, it cannot be targeted to carry out a stage search, and sometimes it will fall into the local optimum to make the algorithm’s search accuracy relatively poor, an algorithm based on the improved Harris hawk optimization (IHHO) algorithm-based parameter identification method is constructed. The model considers the internal and external environmental and regulatory factors affecting crop growth, which include indoor temperature and humidity, light intensity, carbon dioxide concentration, soil temperature and humidity, outdoor temperature and humidity, light intensity, carbon dioxide concentration, wind direction, wind speed, and opening and closing of upper and lower air openings of the cotton quilt, and is input into a prediction model with a time series for training and testing. The experimental results show that the MAE (mean absolute error) values of temperature, relative humidity, carbon dioxide concentration, and light intensity of the model are reduced to 49.8%, 35.3%, 72.7%, and 32.1%, respectively, compared with LSTM (Long Short-Term Memory), which is a significant decrease in error. It shows that the proposed multi-parameter prediction model for solar greenhouse environments presents an effective method for accurate prediction of environmental data in solar greenhouses. The model not only improves prediction accuracy but also reduces dependence on large data volumes, reduces computational costs, and improves the transparency and interpretability of the model. Through this approach, an effective tool for greenhouse agriculture is provided to help farmers optimize the use of resources, reduce waste, and improve crop yield and quality, ultimately leading to a more efficient and environmentally friendly agricultural production system. Full article

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Photovoltaic Power Prediction Based on Hybrid Deep Learning Networks and Meteorological Data

by Wei Guo, Li Xu, Tian Wang, Danyang Zhao and Xujing Tang

Sensors 2024, 24(5), 1593; https://doi.org/10.3390/s24051593 - 29 Feb 2024

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Conventional point prediction methods encounter challenges in accurately capturing the inherent uncertainty associated with photovoltaic power due to its stochastic and volatile nature. To address this challenge, we developed a robust prediction model called QRKDDN (quantile regression and kernel density estimation deep learning [...] Read more.

Conventional point prediction methods encounter challenges in accurately capturing the inherent uncertainty associated with photovoltaic power due to its stochastic and volatile nature. To address this challenge, we developed a robust prediction model called QRKDDN (quantile regression and kernel density estimation deep learning network) by leveraging historical meteorological data in conjunction with photovoltaic power data. Our aim is to enhance the accuracy of deterministic predictions, interval predictions, and probabilistic predictions by incorporating quantile regression (QR) and kernel density estimation (KDE) techniques. The proposed method utilizes the Pearson correlation coefficient for selecting relevant meteorological factors, employs a Gaussian Mixture Model (GMM) for clustering similar days, and constructs a deep learning prediction model based on a convolutional neural network (CNN) combined with a bidirectional gated recurrent unit (BiGRU) and attention mechanism. The experimental results obtained using the dataset from the Australian DKASC Research Centre unequivocally demonstrate the exceptional performance of QRKDDN in deterministic, interval, and probabilistic predictions for photovoltaic (PV) power generation. The effectiveness of QRKDDN was further validated through ablation experiments and comparisons with classical machine learning models. Full article

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How Does Artificial Intelligence Impact Green Development? Evidence from China

by Mingyue Chen, Shuting Wang and Xiaowen Wang

Sustainability 2024, 16(3), 1260; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16031260 - 02 Feb 2024

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Artificial intelligence not only changes the production methods of traditional industries but also provides an important opportunity to decouple industrial development from environmental degradation and promote green economic growth. In order to further explore the green value of AI, this paper constructs an [...] Read more.

Artificial intelligence not only changes the production methods of traditional industries but also provides an important opportunity to decouple industrial development from environmental degradation and promote green economic growth. In order to further explore the green value of AI, this paper constructs an indicator of industrial robot penetration at the regional level, based on the idea of Bartik’s instrumental variable, and measures green development efficiency using the improved Super-SBM model. Based on a comprehensive explanation of the influence mechanism, a spatial measurement model and mediating effect model are constructed to test the spatial spillover effect and transmission mechanism between AI and green development. This study shows that (1) there is a significant inverted U shape in the impact of AI on green development; (2) the heterogeneity analysis finds that the structural dividend of AI is more obvious in capital-intensive and technology-intensive areas, which can more fully release its empowering effect on green development; (3) AI can not only directly affect green development but also indirectly affect green development by promoting green technology innovation and optimizing industrial structures, etc.; (4) AI has a significant inverted U-shaped spatial spillover effect on green development, and the development of local AI has a radiation-driven effect on the green development performance of its spatially related areas. The research methodology of this paper can be used for future research, and the results could provide support for the formulation of regional AI applications and green development policies. Full article

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Research on Service Design of Garbage Classification Driven by Artificial Intelligence

by Jingsong Zhang, Hai Yang and Xinguo Xu

Sustainability 2023, 15(23), 16454; https://doi.org/10.3390/su152316454 - 30 Nov 2023

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This paper proposes a framework for AI-driven municipal solid waste classification service design and management, with an emphasis on advancing sustainable urban development. This study uses narrative research and case study methods to delve into the benefits of AI technology in waste classification [...] Read more.

This paper proposes a framework for AI-driven municipal solid waste classification service design and management, with an emphasis on advancing sustainable urban development. This study uses narrative research and case study methods to delve into the benefits of AI technology in waste classification systems. The framework includes intelligent recognition, management strategies, AI-based waste classification technologies, service reforms, and AI-powered customer involvement and education. Our research indicates that AI technology can improve accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in waste classification, contributing to environmental sustainability and public health. However, the effectiveness of AI applications in diverse city contexts requires further verification. The framework holds theoretical and practical significance, offering insights for future service designs of waste management and promoting broader goals of sustainable urban development. Full article

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Green Financial Supervision Information System Based on Genetic Algorithm Optimization under Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality Goals

by Wangfangyu Wan

Sustainability 2023, 15(22), 15866; https://doi.org/10.3390/su152215866 - 12 Nov 2023

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Under the guidance of “carbon peaking and carbon neutrality”, “ecological priority” and “green development” have become the popular consensus, and the financial regulatory level continuously guides financial institutions to increase investment in green and low carbon projects. In the field of green financial [...] Read more.

Under the guidance of “carbon peaking and carbon neutrality”, “ecological priority” and “green development” have become the popular consensus, and the financial regulatory level continuously guides financial institutions to increase investment in green and low carbon projects. In the field of green financial supervision in China, due to imperfect systems and poor adaptability, financial risks are often difficult to control within a reasonable range, which has had a significant impact on financial supervision and management. This article aimed to optimize the green financial regulatory information system under the carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals. Firstly, this article analyzed the concept and background of green finance regulation; then, an investigation was conducted on the construction of the green finance service information system, and a green finance information system supervision plan was established. Finally, data collection and analysis were conducted, and the supervision of the green finance information system was carried out using a standard genetic algorithm based on a fuzzy evaluation matrix. This article used a genetic algorithm to optimize the green financial regulatory information system, and selected 500 people to evaluate the use of the system before and after the optimization. The proportion of very satisfied people increased from 11.2% to 19.2%; the proportion of satisfied people increased from 17.2% to 37.6%; the proportion of people who were very dissatisfied decreased from 14.4% to 3.6%. The experiment in this article showed that the optimized system could operate more stably, and the process was more reasonable. The statistical analysis ability was significantly enhanced, and the functions were more comprehensive. This suggests that the system could better regulate the development of green finance. Full article

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Open AccessCase Report

Shortening the Supply Chain through Smart Manufacturing and Green Technology

by Pandwe Aletha Gibson

Sustainability 2023, 15(22), 15735; https://doi.org/10.3390/su152215735 - 08 Nov 2023

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Correcting inefficiencies in the supply chain requires us to reimagine manufacturing by recapturing processes—particularly material sourcing and end-use recycling, which create vast amounts of waste. Inefficiencies in the supply chain create massive waste and stifle innovation in manufacturing, both well-established concerns for the [...] Read more.

Correcting inefficiencies in the supply chain requires us to reimagine manufacturing by recapturing processes—particularly material sourcing and end-use recycling, which create vast amounts of waste. Inefficiencies in the supply chain create massive waste and stifle innovation in manufacturing, both well-established concerns for the environment. Carbon-based fuels and products are detrimental to the land, air, and sea. Single-use products made from toxic materials flood the food and medical supply chains. Businesses are increasingly moving toward the single purchasing platform model (for example, Uber and Airbnb). Following that model, this paper proposes a platform as a service (PaaS) manufacturing sharing service that matches small- to mid-size manufacturers with production capacity as a solution to obtaining ethically sourced products at a competitive price while offering access to last-mile delivery locally on a single purchasing platform. The development of an Internet of Things (IoT) platform can achieve these four things: (1) provide better coordination of the sourcing and supply of materials, (2) ensure effective provisions of eco-friendly and recycled inputs, (3) provide efficient distribution of equipment and manufacturing resources, and (4) shorten the supply chain by centralizing and coordinating last-mile delivery. Full article

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Development of a DNN Predictive Model for the Optimal Operation of an Ambient Air Vaporizer of LNG

by Jong-Ho Shin, Seung-Kil Lim, Jae-Gon Kim, Geun-Cheol Lee and June-Young Bang

Processes 2023, 11(11), 3143; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11113143 - 03 Nov 2023

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In this study, we conducted preliminary research with the objective of leveraging artificial intelligence to optimize the efficiency and safety of the entire Ambient Air Vaporizer (AAV) system for LNG (Liquid Natural Gas). By analyzing a year-long dataset of real operational data, we [...] Read more.

In this study, we conducted preliminary research with the objective of leveraging artificial intelligence to optimize the efficiency and safety of the entire Ambient Air Vaporizer (AAV) system for LNG (Liquid Natural Gas). By analyzing a year-long dataset of real operational data, we identified key variables that significantly influence the outlet temperature of Natural Gas (NG). Based on these insights, a Deep Neural Network (DNN) prediction model was developed to forecast the NG outlet temperature. The endeavor to create an effective prediction model faced specific challenges, primarily due to the narrow operational range of fan speeds and safety-focused guidelines. To surmount these obstacles, various learning algorithms were evaluated under multiple conditions. Ultimately, a DNN model exhibiting lower values of both absolute mean error (MAE) and mean square error (MSE) was successfully established. Full article

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Open AccessReview

Multi-Objective Optimization for High-Performance Building Facade Design: A Systematic Literature Review

by Rudai Shan and Lars Junghans

Sustainability 2023, 15(21), 15596; https://doi.org/10.3390/su152115596 - 03 Nov 2023

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Building facade design plays an essential role in enhancing energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact in high-performance building design. Balancing the conflicts among various building facade design variables to satisfy different optimization objectives constitutes a highly complex optimization problem. The rapidly increasing number [...] Read more.

Building facade design plays an essential role in enhancing energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact in high-performance building design. Balancing the conflicts among various building facade design variables to satisfy different optimization objectives constitutes a highly complex optimization problem. The rapidly increasing number of studies demonstrates a significant interest in implementing multi-objective optimization methods to tackle building facade optimization problems. This study conducts a systematic review of optimization methods for building facade optimization (BFO). The optimization objectives and design variables are categorized based on their characteristics. The efficiency and effectiveness of optimization algorithms in addressing BFO problems are compared. Building optimization techniques and tools are showcased, along with their functions and limitations. Key findings highlight the robust feasibility and effectiveness of optimization algorithms, methods, and techniques in resolving a diverse range of BFO challenges. The limitations, challenges, and future potential of these methods are summarized and proposed. Full article

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Application of Physics-Informed Neural Networks to River Silting Simulation

by Perizat Omarova, Yedilkhan Amirgaliyev, Ainur Kozbakova and Aisulyu Ataniyazova

Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(21), 11983; https://doi.org/10.3390/app132111983 - 02 Nov 2023

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Water resource pollution, particularly in river channels, presents a grave environmental challenge that necessitates a comprehensive and systematic approach encompassing assessment, forecasting, and effective management. This article provides a comprehensive exploration of the methodology and modeling tools employed to scrutinize the process of [...] Read more.

Water resource pollution, particularly in river channels, presents a grave environmental challenge that necessitates a comprehensive and systematic approach encompassing assessment, forecasting, and effective management. This article provides a comprehensive exploration of the methodology and modeling tools employed to scrutinize the process of river channel pollution due to silting, rooted in the fundamental principles of hydrodynamics and pollutant transport dynamics. The study’s methodology seamlessly integrates numerical simulations with state-of-the-art neural network techniques, with a specific focus on the physics-informed neural network (PINN) method. This innovative approach represents a groundbreaking fusion of artificial neural networks (ANNs) and physical equations, offering a more efficient and precise means of modeling a wide array of complex processes and phenomena. The proposed mathematical model, grounded in the Euler equation, has been meticulously implemented using the Ansys Fluent software package, ensuring accuracy and reliability in the computations. In a pivotal phase of the research, a thorough comparative analysis was conducted between the results derived using the PINN method and those obtained using conventional numerical approaches with the Ansys Fluent software package. The outcomes of this analysis revealed the superior performance of the PINN method, characterized by the generation of smoother pressure fluctuation profiles and a significantly reduced computation time, underscoring its potential as a transformative modeling tool. The calculated data originating from this study assume paramount significance in the ongoing battle against river sedimentation. Beyond this immediate application, these findings also serve as a valuable resource for creating predictive materials pertaining to river channel silting, thereby empowering decision-makers and environmental stakeholders with essential information. The utilization of modeling techniques to address pollution concerns in river channels holds the potential to revolutionize risk management and safeguard the integrity of our vital water resources. However, it is imperative to underscore that the effectiveness of such models hinges on ongoing monitoring and frequent data updates, ensuring that they remain aligned with real-world conditions. This research not only contributes to the enhanced understanding and proactive management of river channel pollution due to silting but also underscores the pivotal role of advanced modeling methodologies in the preservation of our invaluable water resources for present and future generations. Full article

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What Indicators Are Shaping China’s National World-Class High-Tech Zones? Constructing a Feature Indicator System Based on Machine Learning

by Sida Feng, Hyunseok Park and Fang Han

Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(19), 10690; https://doi.org/10.3390/app131910690 - 26 Sep 2023

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China’s high-tech parks have significant effects on driving national ecological innovation. Among them, ten world-class high-tech parks represent the highest level of development in China’s high-tech industry. Understanding the development characteristics of national world-class high-tech parks is of great significance for guiding the [...] Read more.

China’s high-tech parks have significant effects on driving national ecological innovation. Among them, ten world-class high-tech parks represent the highest level of development in China’s high-tech industry. Understanding the development characteristics of national world-class high-tech parks is of great significance for guiding the construction of other parks and achieving the high-quality development of parks. Based on the evaluation data of over 200 indicators of national high-tech parks from 2013 to 2017, this study used the XGBoost classic machine learning algorithm to select the characteristic indicators of national world-class high-tech parks and establish an evaluation indicator system, and it identified four primary indicators of the world-class high-tech parks, including innovation development, enterprise development, international development, and economic development. The indicators cover 30 important sub-indicators and highlight the importance of innovation resource input indicators, such as “use of technology activity funding from government departments”, “full-time equivalent of R&D personnel”, and “financial technology expenditure in high-tech parks”. Compared to the expert analysis, the application of the machine learning method in the evaluation of national high-tech parks improves the efficiency of selecting important indicators and makes the selection results more objective. The results of this research provide a reference value for guiding and promoting national high-tech parks to become world-class parks. Full article

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How the Digital Economy Enables Regional Sustainable Development Using Big Data Analytics

by Ruohan Wang, Qingjin Wang, Renbo Shi, Kaiyun Zhang and Xueling Wang

Sustainability 2023, 15(18), 13610; https://doi.org/10.3390/su151813610 - 12 Sep 2023

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The development of the cultural industry cannot be isolated from the efficient integration with the digital economy and digital technology at the current stage of the technological and industrial revolution. This paper constructs an indicator system to measure the sustainable development of the [...] Read more.

The development of the cultural industry cannot be isolated from the efficient integration with the digital economy and digital technology at the current stage of the technological and industrial revolution. This paper constructs an indicator system to measure the sustainable development of the cultural industry and tests the relationship between the digital economy and the sustainable development of the cultural industry using an OLS model based on China’s provincial panel data from 2011 to 2021. The findings of this study suggest that the digital economy can significantly aid in the long-term growth of cultural companies. The process of promoting sustainable development of the cultural industry through the digital economy has also advanced thanks to the government’s strong support. This report also suggests governmental recommendations based on these findings for the sustainable development of China’s cultural industry in the age of the digital economy. This paper theoretically elucidates the mechanism of the role of the digital economy on the sustainable development of the cultural industry, constructs a system of indicators to measure the sustainable development of the cultural industry, and tests the impact of the digital economy on the sustainable development of the cultural industry. Full article

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Artificial Intelligence and Carbon Emissions in Manufacturing Firms: The Moderating Role of Green Innovation

by Yixuan Chen and Shanyue Jin

Processes 2023, 11(9), 2705; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11092705 - 10 Sep 2023

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Carbon emissions have gained worldwide attention in the industrial era. As a key carbon-emitting industry, achieving net-zero carbon emissions in the manufacturing sector is vital to mitigating the negative effects of climate change and achieving sustainable development. The rise of intelligent technologies has [...] Read more.

Carbon emissions have gained worldwide attention in the industrial era. As a key carbon-emitting industry, achieving net-zero carbon emissions in the manufacturing sector is vital to mitigating the negative effects of climate change and achieving sustainable development. The rise of intelligent technologies has driven industrial structural transformations that may help achieve carbon reduction. Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is an important part of digitalization, providing new technological tools and directions for the low carbon development of enterprises. This study selects Chinese A-share listed companies in the manufacturing industry from 2012 to 2021 as the research objects and uses a fixed-effects regression model to study the relationship between AI and carbon emissions. This study clarifies the significance of enterprise AI technology applications in realizing carbon emissions reduction and explores the regulatory mechanism from the perspective of the innovation effect. The results show that the application of enterprise AI technology positively impacts carbon emissions reduction. Simultaneously, green technological innovation, green management innovation, and green product innovation play moderating roles; in other words, enterprise green innovation strengthens the effect of AI on carbon emissions reduction. This study clarifies the necessity of intelligent manufacturing and enriches theories related to AI technology and carbon emissions. Full article

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Analysis and Empirical Study of Factors Influencing Urban Residents’ Acceptance of Routine Drone Deliveries

by Zhao Zhang, Chun-Yan Xiao and Zhi-Guo Zhang

Sustainability 2023, 15(18), 13335; https://doi.org/10.3390/su151813335 - 06 Sep 2023

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The usage of drone delivery couriers has multiple benefits over conventional methods, and it is expected to play a big role in the development of urban intelligent logistics. Many courier companies are currently attempting to deliver express delivery using drones in the hopes [...] Read more.

The usage of drone delivery couriers has multiple benefits over conventional methods, and it is expected to play a big role in the development of urban intelligent logistics. Many courier companies are currently attempting to deliver express delivery using drones in the hopes that this new type of tool used for delivery tasks will become the norm as soon as possible. However, most urban residents are currently unwilling to accept the use of drones to deliver express delivery as normal. This study aims to find out the reasons for the low acceptance of the normalization of drone delivery by urban residents and formulate a more reasonable management plan for drone delivery so that the normalization of drone delivery can be realized as soon as possible. A research questionnaire was scientifically formulated which received effective feedback from 231 urban residents in Jinjiang District, Chengdu City. A binary logistic model was used to determine the factors that can significantly influence the acceptance of residents. In addition, the fuzzy interpretive structural model(Fuzzy-ISM) was used to find out the logical relationship between the subfactors inherent to these influencing factors. It was concluded that when the infrastructure is adequate, increasing public awareness and education, enhancing the emergency plan, lowering delivery costs, enhancing delivery efficiency and network coverage, and bolstering the level of safety management can significantly raise resident acceptance of unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV) delivery. Given the positional characteristics of the subfactors in the interpretive structural model(ISM) and matrices impacts croises-multiplication appliance classemen(MICMAC) in this study, we should first make sure that the drone delivery activities can be carried out in a safe and sustainable environment with all the necessary equipment, instead of focusing on increasing the residents’ acceptance right away, in the future work of regularized drone urban delivery has not yet started the construction phase. There should be more effort put into building the links that will enable acceptance to be improved with higher efficiency, which will be helpful to the early realization of the normalization of drone urban delivery if there is already a certain construction foundation in the case where the drone delivery environment is up to standard and hardware conditions are abundant. Full article

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Analysis of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Characteristics and Emissions Reduction Measures of Animal Husbandry in Inner Mongolia

by Yingnan Cao, Xiaoxia Yang, Fang Yang, Ying Sun, Qianqian Wang, Futian Ren, Lei Nie, Aodemu and Weiying Feng

Processes 2023, 11(8), 2335; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11082335 - 03 Aug 2023

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Global warming has had a profound impact on human life, with animal husbandry being a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and playing a crucial role in the global greenhouse gas budget. Inner Mongolia is a major contributor to these emissions, making it [...] Read more.

Global warming has had a profound impact on human life, with animal husbandry being a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and playing a crucial role in the global greenhouse gas budget. Inner Mongolia is a major contributor to these emissions, making it vital to study the link between greenhouse gas emissions and animal husbandry in this region for the purpose of reducing emissions. In this study, the emissions of greenhouse gases (CH₄, N₂O, and CO₂) from livestock and poultry breeding from 2010 to 2020 and the emissions of each city from 2020 were estimated, the emissions characteristics were analysed, and the low carbon emissions reduction technical measures were proposed. The results show that (1) the overall greenhouse gas emissions from 2010 to 2020 in Inner Mongolia showed a fluctuating trend; the main emissions sources were gastrointestinal fermentation and faecal management. The annual average CH₄ emissions were 994,400 ta⁻¹, and the annual average N₂O emissions were 35,100 ta⁻¹. (2) In 2020, the total emissions of each league city were 38.05 million t equivalent of CO₂, and the emissions gradually decreased from east to west, with a significant emissions reduction potential. Based on these findings, this study also proposed technical measures for reducing carbon emissions, offering theoretical support to drive the industrial transformation and upgrading of the livestock industry, and promoting green economic development in Inner Mongolia as part of its carbon peaking and neutrality goals. Full article

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Environmental Impact Assessment of the Dismantled Battery: Case Study of a Power Lead–Acid Battery Factory in China

by Zhiguo Wang, Jie Yang, Renxiu Qu and Gongwei Xiao

Processes 2023, 11(7), 2119; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11072119 - 16 Jul 2023

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With the increase in battery usage and the decommissioning of waste power batteries (WPBs), WPB treatment has become increasingly important. However, there is little knowledge of systems and norms regarding the performance of WPB dismantling treatments, although such facilities and factories are being [...] Read more.

With the increase in battery usage and the decommissioning of waste power batteries (WPBs), WPB treatment has become increasingly important. However, there is little knowledge of systems and norms regarding the performance of WPB dismantling treatments, although such facilities and factories are being built across the globe. In this paper, environmental performance is investigated quantitively using life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology for a dismantled WPB manufacturing process in Tongliao city of Inner Mongolia Province, China. The functional unit was selected to be one metric ton of processed WPB, and the average data of 2021 were used. The results indicated that WPB dismantling treatments are generally sustainable in their environmental impacts, because the life cycle environmental effects can be neutralized by the substitution of virgin products with recycled counterparts. Of all the processes of dismantlement, Crude Lead Making, Refining, and Preliminary Desulfurization, were the top three contributors to the total environmental burden. The results of the sensitivity analysis showed that increasing photovoltaic power, wind power, and natural gas usage may significantly reduce the burden on the environment. On the basis of our findings, some suggestions are put forward for a policy to promote environmental green growth of WPB treatment. Although this paper is aimed at the power lead–acid battery, the research method is also of significance for the power lithium-ion battery, and we will conduct relevant research on the disassembly process of the power lithium-ion battery in the future. Full article

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Artificial Intelligence and Green Total Factor Productivity: The Moderating Effect of Slack Resources

by Ying Ying, Xiaoyan Cui and Shanyue Jin

Systems 2023, 11(7), 356; https://doi.org/10.3390/systems11070356 - 11 Jul 2023

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With the emergence of the digital economy, digital technologies—such as artificial intelligence (AI)—have provided new possibilities for the green development of enterprises. Green total factor productivity is a key indicator of green sustainable development. While traditional total factor productivity does not consider the [...] Read more.

With the emergence of the digital economy, digital technologies—such as artificial intelligence (AI)—have provided new possibilities for the green development of enterprises. Green total factor productivity is a key indicator of green sustainable development. While traditional total factor productivity does not consider the constraints of natural resources and the environment, green total factor productivity remedies this deficiency by incorporating environmental protection indicators, such as pollutant emissions, into the accounting system. To further clarify the relationship between AI technology and corporate green total factor productivity, this study uses a two-way fixed effects model to examine the impact of AI technology on the corporate green total factor productivity of A-share listed companies in China from 2013 to 2020 while examining how corporate slack resources affect the relationship between the two. The results show that the AI application positively contributes to the green total factor productivity of enterprises. Meanwhile, firms’ absorbed, unabsorbed, and potential slack resources all positively moderate the positive impact of AI technology on firms’ green total factor productivity. This study offers a theoretical basis for a comprehensive understanding of digital technology and enterprises’ green development. It also contributes practical insights for the government to formulate relevant policies and for enterprises to use digital technology to attain green and sustainable development. Full article

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Research on Coupling Adsorption Experiments for Wall–Climbing Robots in Coal Mine Shafts

by Ying Xu and Wenjun Fu

Processes 2023, 11(7), 2016; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11072016 - 05 Jul 2023

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Based on the composite shaft lining structure, the research on the electromagnetic and negative pressure coupling adsorption technology of wall–climbing robots is of great significance to improve the level of safety monitoring during the construction and service of coal mine shafts. On the [...] Read more.

Based on the composite shaft lining structure, the research on the electromagnetic and negative pressure coupling adsorption technology of wall–climbing robots is of great significance to improve the level of safety monitoring during the construction and service of coal mine shafts. On the basis of theoretical research and computational data, the numerical simulation and simulation experiments of the coupled adsorption system of a wall–climbing robot are conducted in this research. In the ANSA software environment, of experimental models and experimental environments of electromagnetic and negative pressure adsorption devices are constructed to investigate, parameters such as air flow and the law behavior of fan pressure under different system conditions, including negative pressure and varying fan speeds. The intensity distribution of the magnetic flux inside the electromagnetic circuit under different working conditions and the law of change in the direction of movement are explored. Furthermore, the power consumption and power increment of the electromagnetic and negative pressure adsorption system under the same adsorption force output are compared and analyzed. Based on the experimental results, a series of conclusions are verified; firstly the negative pressure of the system should be formed under certain basic specific fundamental conditions; secondly, the main velocity of the negative pressure adsorption system and the full pressure of the fan are determined by the internal and external pressure difference and the fan speed, respectively; lastly, the adsorption efficiency of electromagnetic adsorption is significantly higher than that of negative pressure adsorption. These research findings are expected to introduce a new technical means approach for the safety monitoring of vertical shafts and shafts in coal mines, thereby demonstrating the theoretical significance and practical value of the application and development of an underground multi–scenario robot automation system in coal mines. Full article

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Green Supply Chain Circular Economy Evaluation System Based on Industrial Internet of Things and Blockchain Technology under ESG Concept

by Cheng Qian, Yuying Gao and Lifeng Chen

Processes 2023, 11(7), 1999; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11071999 - 03 Jul 2023

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A green supply chain economy considering environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors improves the chances of functional growth through minimal risk factors. The implication of sophisticated technologies such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and the blockchain improves the optimization [...] Read more.

A green supply chain economy considering environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors improves the chances of functional growth through minimal risk factors. The implication of sophisticated technologies such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and the blockchain improves the optimization and evaluation of ESG performance. An IIoT-Blockchain-based Supply Chain Economy Evaluation (IB-SCEE) model is introduced to identify and reduce functional growth risk factors. The proposed model uses green blockchain technology to identify distinct transactions’ economic demands and supply distribution. The flaws and demands in the circular economy process are validated using the IIoT forecast systems relying on ESG convenience. The minimal and maximum risks are identified based on economic and distribution outcomes. The present investigation highlights the significance of ongoing ESG-conceptualized research into blockchain-based supply chain economics. Companies who recognize the blockchain’s potential can improve corporate governance, environmental impact, and social good by increasing transparency, traceability, and accountability. A more sustainable and responsible future for global supply chains can be shaped through further research and development in this field, which will make a substantial contribution to the scientific world. This information is individually held in the green blockchain for individual risk factor analysis. The proposed model improves the recommendation and evaluation rate and reduces the risk factors with controlled evaluation time. Full article

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Research on Innovation Management of Enterprise Supply Chain Digital Platform Based on Blockchain Technology

by Lu Xiang and Renyong Hou

Sustainability 2023, 15(13), 10198; https://doi.org/10.3390/su151310198 - 27 Jun 2023

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Purpose: In response to the problems of high production costs, weak comprehensive competitiveness, and incomplete capital chain in the development of enterprises in the international market, this article proposes to apply blockchain technology to the digital platform of the supply chain. By scientifically [...] Read more.

Purpose: In response to the problems of high production costs, weak comprehensive competitiveness, and incomplete capital chain in the development of enterprises in the international market, this article proposes to apply blockchain technology to the digital platform of the supply chain. By scientifically managing the digital platform, enterprises can reduce production costs and improve their capital chain. Design/methodology/approach: In this long-term economic life, theoretical science and technology are still developing, gradually forming a blockchain-based enterprise supply chain development model. The continuous research on the blockchain theory can provide more convenient services for the supply chain digital platform innovation management. Findings: This article studies the entire supply chain management process through blockchain algorithms and innovative management methods, which can enable enterprises to further develop on the digital platform of supply chain, promote the digital construction of supply chain, and ensure the sustainable development of enterprises. Originality/value: This can reduce the supply chain digital platform innovation management risk of enterprises by more than 60%, as well as reduce the cost of enterprises, which has a more far-reaching impact on the sustainable development of enterprises. Full article

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Research on Electromagnetic Adsorption Technology Based on Composite Shaft Lining Structure

by Ying Xu and Wenjun Fu

Processes 2023, 11(6), 1752; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11061752 - 08 Jun 2023

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The working conditions and environment of coal mine shafts are intricate and special. Currently, manual inspections or fixed-point monitoring is generally applied for daily safety monitoring, and intelligent and automated inspection equipment and its supporting technologies are not available. Starting from the technical [...] Read more.

The working conditions and environment of coal mine shafts are intricate and special. Currently, manual inspections or fixed-point monitoring is generally applied for daily safety monitoring, and intelligent and automated inspection equipment and its supporting technologies are not available. Starting from the technical requirements of the electromagnetic adsorption device of the wall-climbing robot for safety monitoring of the coal mine shaft, based on the structural characteristics and chemical composition of the composite shaft lining of the coal mine, the fundamental structure of the electromagnetic array and the electromagnetic unit are clarified, and a multi-layer matrix simulation point overlap mapping analysis method is proposed. Based on the system modeling and simulation calculations in MATLAB software, the number and distribution law of effective mapping points between the endpoints of the electromagnetic array and the reinforced frame in the shaft lining are inferred, which leads to the establishment of a calculation model of the equivalent adsorption area. The NSGA-II algorithm, a non-dominant elite strategy based on a genetic algorithm, is used to calculate the optimum combination scheme of various genetic parameters of individual electromagnetic units. Through the statistical analysis of the optimal individual data of each generation in the iterative process, the accuracy of the algorithm process and constraints, as well as the fitness function, are verified. Based on the research results of this paper, the electromagnetic adsorption issue of the mine shaft wall-climbing robot on the composite shaft lining structure has been effectively solved, which has theoretical significance and practical value for improving the autonomous ability and monitoring level of coal mine shaft safety monitoring. Full article

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Remaining Useful Life Prediction for Lithium-Ion Batteries Based on Improved Mode Decomposition and Time Series

by Hairui Wang, Xin Ye, Yuanbo Li and Guifu Zhu

Sustainability 2023, 15(12), 9176; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15129176 - 06 Jun 2023

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Accurately predicting the remaining useful life (RUL) of lithium-ion batteries holds significant importance for their health management. Due to the capacity regeneration phenomenon and random interference during the operation of lithium-ion batteries, a single model may exhibit poor prediction accuracy and generalization performance [...] Read more.

Accurately predicting the remaining useful life (RUL) of lithium-ion batteries holds significant importance for their health management. Due to the capacity regeneration phenomenon and random interference during the operation of lithium-ion batteries, a single model may exhibit poor prediction accuracy and generalization performance under a single scale signal. This paper proposes a method for predicting the RUL of lithium-ion batteries. The method is based on the improved sparrow search algorithm (ISSA), which optimizes the variational mode decomposition (VMD) and long- and short-term time-series network (LSTNet). First, this study utilized the ISSA-optimized VMD method to decompose the capacity degradation sequence of lithium-ion batteries, acquiring global degradation trend components and local capacity recovery components, then the ISSA–LSTNet–Attention model and ISSA–LSTNet–Skip model were employed to predict the trend component and capacity recovery component, respectively. Finally, the prediction results of these different models were integrated to accurately estimate the RUL of lithium-ion batteries. The proposed model was tested on two public lithium-ion battery datasets; the results indicate a root mean square error (RMSE) under 2%, a mean absolute error (MAE) under 1.5%, and an absolute correlation coefficient (R²) and Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency index (NSE) both above 92.9%, implying high prediction accuracy and superior performance compared to other models. Moreover, the model significantly reduces the complexity of the series. Full article

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Comparison of Different Parameters of Feedforward Backpropagation Neural Networks in DEM Height Estimation for Different Terrain Types and Point Distributions

by Alper Sen and Kutalmis Gumus

Systems 2023, 11(5), 261; https://doi.org/10.3390/systems11050261 - 19 May 2023

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Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) are commonly used for environment, engineering, and architecture-related studies. One of the most important factors for the accuracy of DEM generation is the process of spatial interpolation, which is used for estimating the height values of the grid cells. [...] Read more.

Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) are commonly used for environment, engineering, and architecture-related studies. One of the most important factors for the accuracy of DEM generation is the process of spatial interpolation, which is used for estimating the height values of the grid cells. The use of machine learning methods, such as artificial neural networks for spatial interpolation, contributes to spatial interpolation with more accuracy. In this study, the performances of FBNN interpolation based on different parameters such as the number of hidden layers and neurons, epoch number, processing time, and training functions (gradient optimization algorithms) were compared, and the differences were evaluated statistically using an analysis of variance (ANOVA) test. This research offers significant insights into the optimization of neural network gradients, with a particular focus on spatial interpolation. The accuracy of the Levenberg–Marquardt training function was the best, whereas the most significantly different training functions, gradient descent backpropagation and gradient descent with momentum and adaptive learning rule backpropagation, were the worst. Thus, this study contributes to the investigation of parameter selection of ANN for spatial interpolation in DEM height estimation for different terrain types and point distributions. Full article

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Gated Recurrent Graph Convolutional Attention Network for Traffic Flow Prediction

by Xiaoyuan Feng, Yue Chen, Hongbo Li, Tian Ma and Yilong Ren

Sustainability 2023, 15(9), 7696; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15097696 - 08 May 2023

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Traffic flow prediction is an important function of intelligent transportation systems. Accurate prediction results facilitate traffic management to issue early congestion warnings so that drivers can avoid congested roads, thus directly reducing the average driving time of vehicles, which means less greenhouse gas [...] Read more.

Traffic flow prediction is an important function of intelligent transportation systems. Accurate prediction results facilitate traffic management to issue early congestion warnings so that drivers can avoid congested roads, thus directly reducing the average driving time of vehicles, which means less greenhouse gas emissions. However, traffic flow data has complex spatial and temporal correlations, which makes it challenging to predict traffic flow accurately. A Gated Recurrent Graph Convolutional Attention Network (GRGCAN) for traffic flow prediction is proposed to solve this problem. The model consists of three components with the same structure, each of which contains one temporal feature extractor and one spatial feature extractor. The temporal feature extractor first introduces a gated recurrent unit (GRU) and uses the hidden states of the GRU combined with an attention mechanism to adaptively assign weights to each time step. In the spatial feature extractor, a node attention mechanism is constructed to dynamically assigns weights to each sensor node, and it is fused with the graph convolution operation. In addition, a residual connection is introduced into the network to reduce the loss of features in the deep network. Experimental results of 1-h traffic flow prediction on two real-world datasets (PeMSD4 and PeMSD8) show that the mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) of the GRGCAN model is as low as 15.97% and 12.13%, and the prediction accuracy and computational efficiency are better than the baselines. Full article

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Analysing Multiple Paths of Urban Low-Carbon Governance: A Fuzzy-Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis Method Based on 35 Key Cities in China

by You-Dong Li, Chen-Li Yan, Yun-Hui Zhao and Jia-Qi Bai

Sustainability 2023, 15(9), 7613; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15097613 - 05 May 2023

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The city is a crucial space carrier for the country to carry out low-carbon construction and solve sustainable–development problems. However, existing research lacks an in-depth discussion of the complex mechanisms and governance paths of urban low-carbon transformation. Therefore, this study explores multiple paths [...] Read more.

The city is a crucial space carrier for the country to carry out low-carbon construction and solve sustainable–development problems. However, existing research lacks an in-depth discussion of the complex mechanisms and governance paths of urban low-carbon transformation. Therefore, this study explores multiple paths of urban low-carbon governance (ULCG). This study constructs a theoretical model of ULCG based on the technology–organisation–environment (TOE) framework. It uses fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) to analyse the overall and sub-regional paths of 35 key cities in China to explore various ULCG approaches. The following three conclusions are drawn. First, a single antecedent condition is not a necessary condition for ULCG. Second, five differentiated paths have been formed under the joint action of the TOE conditions to improve ULCG. It can be divided into three types: the ULCG model dominated by ‘big data + market’, ‘big data’, and ‘market’. Third, apparent differences exist in the ULCG paths in China’s eastern, central and western regions. The study deepens the rational understanding of multiple factors interacting in the complex mechanism behind urban low-carbon transformation and provides differentiated ULCG paths, enabling cities in eastern, central, and western China to choose low-carbon governance paths tailored to their local conditions based on both a comprehensive perspective and a regional perspective. Full article

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The Application of Hyperspectral Images in the Classification of Fresh Leaves’ Maturity for Flue-Curing Tobacco

by Xiaochong Lu, Chen Zhao, Yanqing Qin, Liangwen Xie, Tao Wang, Zhiyong Wu and Zicheng Xu

Processes 2023, 11(4), 1249; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11041249 - 18 Apr 2023

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The maturity of tobacco leaves directly affects their curing quality. However, no effective method has been developed for determining their maturity during production. Assessment of tobacco maturity for flue curing has long depended on production experience, leading to considerable variation. In this study, [...] Read more.

The maturity of tobacco leaves directly affects their curing quality. However, no effective method has been developed for determining their maturity during production. Assessment of tobacco maturity for flue curing has long depended on production experience, leading to considerable variation. In this study, hyperspectral imaging combined with a novel algorithm was used to develop a classification model that could accurately determine the maturity of tobacco leaves. First, tobacco leaves of different maturity levels (unripe, under-ripe, ripe, and over-ripe) were collected. ENVI software was used to remove the hyperspectral imaging (HSI) background, and 11 groups of filtered images were obtained using Python 3.7. Finally, a full-band-based partial least-squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) classification model was established to identify the maturity of the tobacco leaves. In the calibration set, the model accuracy of the original spectrum was 88.57%, and the accuracy of the de-trending, multiple scattering correction (MSC), and standard normalization variable (SNV) treatments was 91.89%, 95.27%, and 92.57%, respectively. In the prediction set, the model accuracy of the de-trending, MSC, and SNV treatments was 93.85%, 96.92%, and 93.85%, respectively. The experimental results indicate that a higher model accuracy was obtained with the filtered images than with the original spectrum. Because of the higher accuracy, de-trending, MSC, and SNV treatments were selected as the candidate characteristic spectral bands, and a successive projection algorithm (SPA), competitive adaptive reweighted sampling (CASR), and particle swarm optimization (PSO) were used as the screening methods. Finally, a genetic algorithm (GA), PLS-DA, line support vector machine (LSVM), and back-propagation neural network (BPNN) classification and discrimination models were established. The combination SNV-SPA-PLS-DA model provided the best accuracy in the calibration and prediction sets (99.32% and 98.46%, respectively). Our findings highlight the efficacy of using visible/near-infrared (ViS/NIR) hyperspectral imaging for detecting the maturity of tobacco leaves, providing a theoretical basis for improving tobacco production. Full article

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K-Means++ Clustering Algorithm in Categorization of Glass Cultural Relics

by Jie Meng, Ziyang Yu, Yuxin Cai and Xiuling Wang

Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(8), 4736; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13084736 - 09 Apr 2023

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We used statistical methods to study the classification of high-potassium glass and lead–barium glass and analyzed the correlation between the chemical composition of different types of glass samples. We investigated the categorization methodology of glass cultural relics, conducted a principal component analysis on [...] Read more.

We used statistical methods to study the classification of high-potassium glass and lead–barium glass and analyzed the correlation between the chemical composition of different types of glass samples. We investigated the categorization methodology of glass cultural relics, conducted a principal component analysis on the chemical composition data of the glass, and developed a case-specific clustering algorithm (K-Means++) to further categorize the glass cultural relics. K-Means++ was developed to reduce the sensitivity of a traditional K-Means clustering algorithm, by choosing the next clustering center with probability inversely proportional to the distance from the current clustering center. Then we verified the validity of the six subcategories we defined by inertia and silhouette score and evaluated the sensitivity of the clustering algorithm. We obtained a robustness ratio that maintained over 0.9 in the random noise test and a silhouette score of 0.525 in the clustering, which illustrated significant divergence among different clusters and showed the result is reasonable. With our proposed algorithm and classification result, a more comprehensive understanding of glass relics can be gained. Full article

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A Blockchain-Based Recycling Platform Using Image Processing, QR Codes, and IoT System

by Emin Borandag

Sustainability 2023, 15(7), 6116; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15076116 - 01 Apr 2023

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The climate crisis is one of the most significant challenges of the twenty-first century. The primary cause of high carbon emissions is industrial production that relies on carbon-based energy sources such as fuel oil, paraffin, coal, and natural gas. One of the effective [...] Read more.

The climate crisis is one of the most significant challenges of the twenty-first century. The primary cause of high carbon emissions is industrial production that relies on carbon-based energy sources such as fuel oil, paraffin, coal, and natural gas. One of the effective methods to minimize carbon emissions originating from the use of energy resources is using recycling systems. A blockchain-based recycling platform was developed in this regard, adhering to the basic principles of Industry 4.0, which Robert Bosch GmbH and Henning Kagermann’s working group described as an industrial strategy plan at the Hannover Fair in 2013. Concurrently, the recycling platform has set up an infrastructure that combines blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies for recycling objects. An IoT-based smart device was developed to collect recyclable objects. Thanks to the embedded artificial intelligence software and QR code sensor on the device, recyclable objects can be collected in different hoppers. In the laboratory studies, correct object recognition success was achieved at a rate of 98.2%. Full article

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The Impact of Green M&A Listed Companies’ Size on the Rural Ecological Environment—Digitalization as Moderating Effect

by Lingling Zhou, Wenqi Li, Brian Sheng-Xian Teo and Siti Khalidah Md Yusoff

Sustainability 2023, 15(7), 6068; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15076068 - 31 Mar 2023

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In promoting high-quality economic development, environmental protection has become an essential responsibility for the sustainable development of listed companies. This research constructs and measures the level of rural ecological environment in China based on panel data on the rural ecological environment in Chinese [...] Read more.

In promoting high-quality economic development, environmental protection has become an essential responsibility for the sustainable development of listed companies. This research constructs and measures the level of rural ecological environment in China based on panel data on the rural ecological environment in Chinese inland provinces. Further, the impact of the size of green M&A listed companies on the rural ecological environment and its moderating effect is analyzed. This study uses the entropy method to measure the Rural Ecosystem Index (REI) and STATA software to conduct OLS, 2SLS, IV-GMM regressions, and regressions on moderating variables. This research aims to analyze the impact of listed companies on the environment and explore the role of the digitalization level’s moderating effect. The results show that the size of green M&A listed companies has a negative effect on the development of the rural ecological environment, and the digitalization level positively moderates the relationship between them. The following conclusions are drawn: (1) The average value of the rural ecological index for the 22 provinces in China ranged from 17.32 to 65.17. The index value is higher in the southeastern coastal region, with the highest values in Jiangsu, Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Fujian provinces. (2) From 2010–2020, green M&A listed companies were divided into 14 sectors. The industries with the most extensive green M&A are the raw chemical, non-metallic, rubber, and plastic industries. (3) During 2010–2016, the quantity of green M&A listed companies in China showed an upward trend with prominent regional non-equilibrium characteristics, then gradually declined in 2017–2020. It shows that the number is higher in the eastern coastal areas and lower in the inland regions. (4) The size of green M&A listed companies has a negative impact on the rural ecological environment. This negative impact has prominent heterogeneous characteristics, and the higher the index of the rural ecological environment is, the more significant its negative impact is. (5) The digitalization level positively moderates the size of green M&A listed companies and the rural ecological environment. The positive influence of the size of green M&A listed companies on the development level of the rural ecological environment is more significant in the regions with a higher degree of rural digitalization. In other words, the increase in the level of rural digitalization can improve the negative effect of the size of green M&A listed companies on the ecological environment. Based on the above findings, this paper puts forward corresponding countermeasure suggestions. Full article

(This article belongs to the Topic AI and IoT for Promoting Green Operation and Sustainable Environment)

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