scholarly journals Differences in Environmental Impact between Plant-Based Alternatives to Dairy and Dairy Products: A Systematic Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 12599
Author(s):  
Annika Carlsson Kanyama ◽  
Björn Hedin ◽  
Cecilia Katzeff
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Water Use ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Low Carbon Economy ◽  
Ozone Depleting Substances ◽  
Almost All

A large body of research suggests a more plant-based diet, including a switch to plant-based alternatives to dairy, is needed for lowering human-induced climate change as well as land and water use. With the help of a systematic literature review, we analyzed data from 21 peer-reviewed articles about the differences in emissions and resources used between various plant-based alternatives to dairy and dairy products. Emissions included were greenhouse gases, acidifying, eutrophicating, and ozone-depleting substances, and resource use included water, energy, and land. The results are presented as the quotients of the ratios of plant-based alternatives to dairy and dairy products. The comparison shows that the plant-based dairy alternatives have lower, or much lower, impacts in almost all cases, with two exceptions: water use for almond drinks (several studies) and emissions of ozone-depleting substances for margarine (one study). There is a lack of data concerning impacts other than greenhouse gas emissions for plant-based cheese alternatives; and in general, emissions of greenhouse gases are more highly covered than other impacts. In the quest for a swift transition to a low carbon economy, however, there is already enough evidence to proceed with a dietary change involving switching dairy products to plant-based alternatives.

Water resources in the hotel industry: a systematic literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Antonova ◽  
Inés Ruiz-Rosa ◽  
Javier Mendoza-Jiménez
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Water Use ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Water Consumption ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Hotel Industry ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Content Type

Purpose This study aims to structure research on water resources in the hotel industry, identifying the key areas and research gaps in this field. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review of water use in the hotel industry has been performed using the Scopus and Web of Science databases. From 515 articles selected between the years 2000 and 2019, a sample of 58 articles was used to structure existing research on this subject. Findings Research is classified into four groups: water consumption, water management, impacts of water use and good practices, with different research methods and topics within each one. Existing research gaps and their causes are also discussed. The results show how academic research can help strengthen international methodologies that measure sustainability. Research limitations/implications Because of the search process, some publications on water consumption in the hotel industry may have been missed; also book chapters and conference papers were excluded. Furthermore, the authors recognise some subjectivity in the classification of articles. Originality/value To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first systematic analysis focussed on water use in the hotel industry. The findings can be used to build a research framework for this area, establishing an approach to cover research gaps and to connect academic research with general methodologies and indicators of sustainability, as well as improving data collection techniques in this field.

Plastic waste as a significant threat to environment – a systematic literature review

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 383-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ilyas ◽  
Waqas Ahmad ◽  
Hizbullah Khan ◽  
Saeeda Yousaf ◽  
Kifayatullah Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Waste Plastics ◽  
Plastic Materials ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
Review Protocol

Abstract Context Materials which exceed the balance of their production and destruction lead to the deterioration in the environment. Plastic is one such material which poses a big threat to the environment. A huge amount of plastic is produced and dumped into the environment which does not readily degrade naturally. In this paper, we address the organization of a large body of literature published on the management of waste plastics being the most challenging issue of the modern world. Objectives To address the issue of the management of waste plastics, there is a dire need to organize the literature published in this field. This paper presents a systematic literature review on plastic waste, its fate and biodegradation in the environment. The objective is to make conclusions on possible practical techniques to lessen the effects of plastic waste on the environment. Method A systematic literature review protocol was followed for conducting the present study [Kitchenham B, Brereton OP, Budgen D, Turner M, Bailey J, Linkman S. Systematic literature reviews in software engineering – A systematic literature review. Inf Softw Technol 2009;51(1):7–15.]. A predefined set of book sections, conference proceedings and high-quality journal publications during the years 1999 to September 2017 were used for data collection. Results One hundred and fifty-three primary studies are selected, based on predefined exclusion, inclusion and quality criteria. These studies will help to identify the fate of different waste plastics, their impact and management and the disposal techniques frequently used. The study also identifies a number of significant techniques and measures for the conversion of waste plastic materials into useful products. Conclusion Five fundamental strategies are used for the handling of plastic waste. These strategies include: recycling, depositing in landfill, incineration, microbial degradation and conversion into useful materials. All of these methods have their own limitations, due to which there is need to explore the studies for optimum solutions of the management of plastics waste.

Academic leadership and Lean Six Sigma

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (7) ◽  
pp. 1002-1018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Anthony ◽  
Jiju Antony
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
Academic Leadership ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Content Type

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the ability to researchers of using design of experiments (DoE) as a structured and systematic approach to performing systematic literature reviews. The authors demonstrate a simple case study illustrating the application of DoE in executing a systematic literature review on two popular topics in higher education: academic leadership and Lean Six Sigma. Design/methodology/approach – The methodology involves the systematic literature review of linking academic leadership with terms such as Lean, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, Maturity Model and Continuous Improvement. The main tool used to structure the systematic literature review is a Taguchi Orthogonal Array design, specifically an L16 grid and the method is verified by conducting another review, replacing the term academic leadership with simply leadership. Findings – The approach identified at first no research papers linking the terms; however, when academic leadership was replaced with university, 19 research papers where discovered. The verification exercise, linking just leadership with the other search string generated over 1,000 results – demonstrating that the tool can find large volumes of articles if they exist, the search was completed for a ten year time frame – 2004 to 2014. Research limitations/implications – The case study focussed on a field which is known to have little current research and the verification exercise deliberately targeted a known large body of research. The authors will continue to use the approach and refine the technique over time. Practical implications – This approach would help any researcher despite of their discipline to identify opportunities and gaps in the current literature. Originality/value – The paper shows how DoE can be used in an academic research-based process. No other literature review approach currently exists which uses Taguchi approach to DoE to filter the search criteria.

scholarly journals 186. A Systematic Literature Review on the Economic Burden of Illness in Gonorrhea

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S221-S222
Author(s):  
Amber Martin ◽  
Fanny S Mitrani-Gold ◽  
Monica Turner ◽  
Emma Schiller ◽  
Ashish V Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Economic Burden ◽  
Burden Of Illness ◽  
Lifetime Cost ◽  
Large Body ◽  
World Health ◽  
Flow Diagram ◽  
Material Support ◽  
The Us

Abstract Background In 2016, the World Health Organization estimated the global incidence of gonorrhea (GC) to be 86.9 million, and the reported incidence of GC in 2017 was 145.8 cases per 100,000 females and 212.8 cases per 100,000 males in the US. GC therefore represents a significant global healthcare burden; as the infection can be recurrent, overall costs can accumulate. We undertook a systematic literature review (SLR) to examine the economic burden of illness for GC in key countries. Methods Systematic searches were conducted in MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases to identify English-language articles published from January 1, 2009–December 1, 2019 reporting data on the economic burden of uncomplicated urogenital GC (uuGC) in the US, the UK, Germany, Japan and China. The SLR was conducted in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines (2009). Articles were evaluated for eligibility using population, intervention, comparison, outcome, study design and time period criteria (Table). Dual-independent screening was used at both the abstract and full-text levels; data were captured by a single reviewer with validation by a second reviewer. Table. PICOS-T Study Selection Criteria Results The SLR identified 27 eligible articles (Figure), of which 17 studies (16 US, 1 UK) reported the economic burden of uuGC. The studies primarily reported cost data, with a subset reporting limited resource use. Lifetime costs for uuGC, when elaborated upon, considered the potential for pelvic inflammatory disease among women, and epididymitis in men, as well as lifetime medical costs associated with human immunodeficiency virus. Among the 16 studies reporting costs, the total estimated lifetime cost of uuGC in the US reached as high as $162.1 million. Costs varied vastly based on sex, with one study reporting lifetime estimates up to $163,433 for men but $7,534,692 for women in 2005. Nine studies described costs per patient/infection and found average costs ranging from $26.92–$438.46, though most fell in the range of $79–$354. Figure. PRISMA flow diagram of study inclusion and exclusion Conclusion We identified a large body of evidence detailing the economic burden of GC. The cost burden varied by sex and was higher for females. However, the vast majority of the evidence came from the US, highlighting the need for more global research. Disclosures Amber Martin, BS, Evidera (Employee)GlaxoSmithKline plc. (Other Financial or Material Support, Funding) Fanny S. Mitrani-Gold, MPH, GlaxoSmithKline plc. (Employee, Shareholder) Monica Turner, MPH, Evidera (Employee)GlaxoSmithKline plc. (Other Financial or Material Support, Funding) Emma Schiller, BA, Evidera (Employee)GlaxoSmithKline plc. (Other Financial or Material Support, Funding) Ashish V. Joshi, PhD, GlaxoSmithKline plc. (Employee, Shareholder)

scholarly journals Low Carbon Economy Policy in Poland: an Example of the Impact of Europeanisation

Equilibrium ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-39
Author(s):  
Tomasz Grzegorz Grosse
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Low Carbon Economy ◽  
Greenhouse Gases Emissions ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Polish Economy ◽  
Polish Government ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Carbon Economy

Poland has made a commitment to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases by ratifying the Kyoto Protocol and by participating in the climate policy of the European Union (EU). EUClimate and Energy Package (CEP), which was negotiated in 2008 and has been successively introduced into the EUlegal system. The CEP introduces much stricter require­ments for the reduction of greenhouse gases emissions and imposes higher costs on the adjust­ment of Polish energy sector and other sectors of Polish economy to the requirements of the EUlaw. The influence of the EUon the Member States during the course of European integra­tion is described in the literature of the subject as europeanisation. In this study Iwill analyse the influence on the policy of the Polish government with respect to stimulating the develop­ment of low carbon economy (including industry).

scholarly journals Energy efficiency in universities: the need for guidance and a strategic approach

2011 ◽  
pp. 161-168
Author(s):  
Sean Murray
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Energy Sector ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Low Carbon Economy ◽  
Strategic Approach ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
Climate Action

The leaders of many countries are discussing ambitious targets for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) as a means of mitigating the worst impact of climate change on the environment and our economies. In 2007, EU leaders endorsed an integrated approach to climate change and energy policy. They committed Europe to transforming itself into a highly energy-efficient low carbon economy through their 20-20-20 targets, according to the European Commission, Climate Action. These targets are ambitious and consist of: Figure 1, below, shows that the carbon dioxide equivalent of all greenhouse gases (CO2 eq.) from the energy sector is the second greatest contributor of greenhouse gases. This fact creates an opportunity to explored ways to reduce the emissions from the energy sector. However, the methods need to be target the most significant culprits in a cost-effective manner in order to the have maximum affect on the reduction of emissions from the ...

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 on Global Dairy Supply Chain: A Review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohit Sharma ◽  
Jaya Sinha
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Global Assessment ◽  
Dairy Industry ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Indian Food ◽  
Almost All

Background: Disruption through present pandemic is applicable to almost all the sectors of economy. However, impact on Indian food and dairy industry is largely experienced considering it as the livelihood of sizable stakeholders emphasizing small and marginal farmers. Present study is undertaken to examine the global assessment of dairy supply chain with emphasizing on India, USA and Canada, which will be important to observe positive and negative trends of Covid-19 and suggesting appropriate measures for dealing with present and similar situations in near future.Methods: Systematic literature review assessment had been followed from major web platforms like Jgate, Ebsco database and popular news articles were explored since December 2019 to April 2020 for the study purpose. Conclusion: Along with supply chain assessment through its various components, it was observed that although different countries have negative effect on the dairy communities, but these adverse situations can be converted into new possibilities for expansion. It was also observed that dairy industry has the potential to convert present crisis into opportunity thereby not only concentrating on health part of consumers but also contributing towards generating employment.

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