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• Original Research

  Published 9 October 2026

  Can rural collective economic development mitigate farmland abandonment in China? The roles of endogenous scale economies and exogenous financial incentives

  Qiang Liu · Junyan Zhang · Jie Lyu

  Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

  doi 10.3389/fsufs.2026.1952402

• Original Research

  Published 9 October 2026

  Spatiotemporal patterns and driving mechanisms of cultivated land multifunctionality evolution: evidence from county-level data in Sichuan Province, China

  Guangshun Zhang · Jing Zhang · Yi Su · Lin Qu · Kejun Zhang

  Frontiers in Environmental Science

  doi 10.3389/fenvs.2026.1969369

• Original Research

  Published 9 October 2026

  Spatiotemporal associations between ecosystem service value and human activity intensity: a case study of the Chengdu metropolitan area, China

  Lin Wang · Li Luo · Weijing Zeng · Guanghao Ren · Xiaojun Luo

  Frontiers in Environmental Science

  doi 10.3389/fenvs.2026.1989806

• Policy and Practice Reviews

  Published 8 October 2026

  Municipal solid waste management systems in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality: a comparative analysis across diverse income groups

  Sibongangani Khonelihle Mngomezulu

  Frontiers in Sustainability

  doi 10.3389/frsus.2026.1941833

• Original Research

  Published 6 October 2026

  Valorization of agri-food wastes: impacts of vinasse, olive pomace, and tomato peel biochars on plant physiology, soil health and sustainability

  Caterina Agrimonti · Sara Graziano · Giuseppe Lamanna · Vittorio Scanferla · Marina Caldara · Federica Marra · Annamaria Bevivino · Michele Donati · Chuauxin Ma · Chunyang Li · Nelson Marmiroli

  Frontiers in Soil Science

  doi 10.3389/fsoil.2026.1927359

• Original Research

  Published 1 October 2026

  Serum exosomal DDX17 in the diagnosis and action mechanism of hepatocellular carcinoma

  Defa Huang · Minghong Zhao · Meijin Liu · Tao Chen · Zihao Chen · Yuhuan Xie · Haiyang Yu · Shuqian Zhong · Junyun Huang · Dingyu Rao

  Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology

  doi 10.3389/fcell.2026.1897138

• Brief Research Report

  Published 23 September 2026

  From ministry to market: higher education expansion and state-designed marketization in Uzbekistan, 2015–2025

  Azizjon Anvarovich Qodirov · Zebiniso Anvarovna Rajabova · Dmitriy Eduardovich Lee · Bobir Baxtiyorovich Adizov · Komiljon Fayzulloevich Abdulloev · Alisher Karamatovich Ibragimov

  Frontiers in Political Science

  doi 10.3389/fpos.2026.1957503

• Original Research

  Published 23 September 2026

  Talent agglomeration and urban inclusive green growth

  Chenyang Guo · Lan Fang

  Frontiers in Sustainable Cities

  doi 10.3389/frsc.2026.1869544

• Original Research

  Published 14 September 2026

  The end of cheap Italian marble. Long-term production dynamics and energy constraints in the Apuan marble district (1830–2021)

  Luciano Celi

  Frontiers in Sustainable Resource Management

  doi 10.3389/fsrma.2026.1947607

• Original Research

  Published 14 September 2026

  Statistical and machine learning analysis of fiscal and monetary policy determinants of human development in high-HDI countries

  Andre Amaral · Taysir E. Dyhoum · Mnerh Alqahtani · Amirah S. Alharthi · Hassan M. Aljohani

  Frontiers in Human Dynamics

  doi 10.3389/fhumd.2026.1874322

• Editorial

  Published 10 September 2026

  Editorial: Advancing the just transition: navigating towards a sustainable future

  Manfred Paier · Ramazan Sari · Giuseppe Pellegrini-Masini · Alessandro Sciullo · Margherita Menon · Sanya Carley

  Frontiers in Sustainable Energy Policy

  doi 10.3389/fsuep.2026.1936488

• Original Research

  Published 10 September 2026

  Enhancement mechanism of corporate green investment efficiency from the perspective of group decision making

  Xianyou Pan · Xueyao Wu · Jiajia Ma · Haoyang Lu · Bo Liu

  Frontiers in Environmental Economics

  doi 10.3389/frevc.2026.1876957

• Review

  Published 3 September 2026

  Tourism and biodiversity dynamics in African conservation systems: gradual ecological change, social trade-offs and adaptive governance

  Chiedza Ngonidzashe Mutanga · Edson Gandiwa · Reniko Gondo

  Frontiers in Sustainable Resource Management

  doi 10.3389/fsrma.2026.1861347

• Original Research

  Published 3 September 2026

  Spatiotemporal evolution and associated factors of coupling coordination between socio-economic development and ecological health: county-level evidence from the Central Yunnan Urban Agglomeration, China

  Ying Li · Lede Niu · Anlin Li · Yan Zhou

  Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution

  doi 10.3389/fevo.2026.1897877

• Review

  Published 27 August 2026

  Micro- and nanoplastics in terrestrial plants: uptake, accumulation, and impacts on growth and physiology

  Arlinda Cakaj · Pierre Sicard · Arnon Setsungnern · Yordkhuan Tachapermpon · Alessandra De Marco · Elena Paoletti · Chairat Treesubsuntorn

  Frontiers in Environmental Chemistry

  doi 10.3389/fenvc.2026.1908849

• Original Research

  Published 26 August 2026

  Hunter-gatherer experiences of colonialism do not explain subsequent patterns of socio-economic development

  Mark Hudson · Timothy Amos · Koen Bostoen · Martijn Knapen · anne-elise lewallen · Joe Watkins · J. Alyssa White · Claudia Zancan

  Frontiers in Human Dynamics

  doi 10.3389/fhumd.2026.1889368

• Original Research

  Published 21 August 2026

  Differentiating system performance and coordination in the water–energy–food nexus: evidence from the Xiangjiang river basin, China

  Ruobei Li · Qimeng Ning · Yuhui Wu · Geyang Deng · Keren Jiang · Qianqian Yi

  Frontiers in Water

  doi 10.3389/frwa.2026.1880011

• Original Research

  Published 20 August 2026

  Population shrinkage in China’s three major urban agglomerations: spatiotemporal patterns and driving factors

  Pu Zhang · Peiyao Wu · Hanjie Wang · Penghao Zuo

  Frontiers in Sustainable Cities

  doi 10.3389/frsc.2026.1910735

• Original Research

  Published 6 August 2026

  An exploratory analysis of the Tunisian dromedary camel value chains for sustainable development in arid rangelands

  Asma Souissi · Boubaker Dhehibi · Derek Baker · Abdrahmane Wane · Stefan Burkart · Fiona Flintan

  Pastoralism: Research, Policy and Practice

  doi 10.3389/past.2026.16487

• Original Research

  Published 5 August 2026

  Tourist trampling reduces soil hydrolytic enzymes across three vegetation types at different successional stages on Jigong Mountain

  Jin Wang · Jingrui Li

  Frontiers in Soil Science

  doi 10.3389/fsoil.2026.1895267

• Original Research

  Published 30 July 2026

  Human capital in a fragile state: an econometric and machine learning analysis of development aid, humanitarian assistance, conflict, and economic conditions in Somalia

  Abdikadir Ahmed Mohamed · Omar Abdi Mohamed · Kowthar Abdullahi Salad · Abdiaziz Mustaf Mohamed · Farhan Dahir Osman

  Frontiers in Environmental Economics

  doi 10.3389/frevc.2026.1872021

• Original Research

  Published 23 July 2026

  Xenomonitoring surveillance of schistosome transmission: implications for schistosomiasis elimination and zoonotic transmission awareness

  Alvine C. Kengne Fokam · Etienne D. Bassock Bayiha · Steve Feudjio Soffack · David Woutouoba Ntieche · Balbine Mouatchoua · Tito T. Melachio Tanekou · Flobert Njiokou

  Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

  doi 10.3389/fitd.2026.1855013

• Original Research

  Published 15 July 2026

  Analysing the impact of the financial sector, open economy, and climatic factors on agriculture value added in India—an ARDL approach

  Reshma Vattekkad · Manikandan Krishnan · Sreeraj Kulavally Ravindran · Mohanadasan Thottathil · Sajith Mani · C. V. Prasad · Ramya Krishnan Madathil · Unnikrishnan Chakkumkuzhiyil · J. C. Sharmiladevi

  Frontiers in Environmental Economics

  doi 10.3389/frevc.2026.1648191

• Original Research

  Published 13 July 2026

  Has the global energy transition been effective? Evidence from oil consumption

  Yue Wang · Guwang Liu · Jiangqiao Wei · Yan Zhang · Gaoshang Wang · Hongyan Zhang

  Frontiers in Sustainable Energy Policy

  doi 10.3389/fsuep.2026.1818166

• Original Research

  Published 30 March 2026

  Rethinking local economic development support: prospects for Rand West City Local Municipality

  Prudence Khumalo · Vaola Sambo · Buti Lekonyane · Kenneth Sonayena Nokele · Promise Raseala

  Frontiers in Sustainable Resource Management

  doi 10.3389/fsrma.2026.1525555

• Original Research

  Published 2 February 2026

  Integration of artificial intelligence for sustainable freshwater fishery governance: an Okavango River ecosystem perspective

  Fillemon Nadhipite Johannes · Paulinus Ndumba Sindumba · Frans Ndemupondaka Haimbodi · Tetukondjele Panduleni Iyambo

  Frontiers in Ocean Sustainability

  doi 10.3389/focsu.2025.1697910

• Original Research

  Published 14 November 2025

  Evidence-based cultural policies toward sustainable development: the case of Greece

  Aikaterini Koumoutsea · Alexandros Sarris · Stavros Zografakis · Paraskevi Boufounou

  Frontiers in Behavioral Economics

  doi 10.3389/frbhe.2025.1489282

• Bee Science

  Published 30 October 2025

  Comprehensive review on improved honey production: techniques, challenges, opportunities, and future prospects in Africa

  Etsemeskel Tadele · Destaw Worku · Teshager Muluneh · Yitayih Ayana · Abebe Melese

  Frontiers in Bee Science

  doi 10.3389/frbee.2025.1588416

• Sustainable Resource Management

  Published 9 September 2025

  Financing the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus project: challenges, opportunities, and pathways for sustainable investment

  Ali Rhouma · Bassel Daher · Maria Vrachioli · Rabi Mohtar · José M. Gil

  Frontiers in Sustainable Resource Management

  doi 10.3389/fsrma.2025.1590161

• Sustainable Energy Policy

  Published 4 September 2025

  Culture and heritage for a just transition to climate-neutral and smart cities. Text mining supporting New European Bauhaus elements detection

  Ezilda Costanzo · Daniela Alderuccio

  Frontiers in Sustainable Energy Policy

  doi 10.3389/fsuep.2025.1613079

• Cancer Control and Society

  Published 9 May 2025

  Childhood cancer survival in Romania—A national pediatric registry perspective

  Mihaela Bucurenci · Li Zhang · Breana Wayne · Amr Soliman · Alexandra Neaga

  Frontiers in Cancer Control and Society

  doi 10.3389/fcacs.2025.1546879

• Manufacturing Technology

  Published 7 January 2025

  Toward sustainable industrialization in Africa: the potential of additive manufacturing – an overview

  Desmond Klenam · Tabiri Asumadu · Michael Bodunrin · Japheth Obiko · Rodney Genga · Sechaba Maape · Fred McBagonluri · Wole Soboyejo

  Frontiers in Manufacturing Technology

  doi 10.3389/fmtec.2024.1410653

• Sustainable Energy Policy

  Published 27 November 2024

  Challenges and opportunities to a sustainable bioenergy utilization in climate mitigation: a global perspective

  Jagdeep Singh · Yann Clough

  Frontiers in Sustainable Energy Policy

  doi 10.3389/fsuep.2024.1460370

• Digital Humanities

  Published 10 December 2019

  Ancient City, Universal Growth? Exploring Urban Expansion and Economic Development on Rome's Eastern Periphery

  Matthew J. Mandich

  Frontiers in Digital Humanities

  doi 10.3389/fdigh.2019.00018