Corran/testds · Datasets at Hugging Face

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There is little evidence for an association with reproductive or developmental effects with proximity to incinerators.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,003	85
Many of these studies lack good individual exposure information and data on potential confounders, such as socio-economic status.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,003	87
The inherent latency of diseases and migration of populations are often ignored.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,003	88
Reliable national data on waste generation and composition that will inform effective planning on waste management in Ghana is absent.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,015	115
This is mainly attributable to a lack of an agreement on the definitions and the methodology among the researchers to measure such wastes.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,017	569
Knowledge and awareness regarding proper waste management remain low in the absence of training for hospital staff.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,017	571
There has been no attempt to reasonably list the drivers that influence sustainable waste management in Asia.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,009	682
From a global perspective, current waste and resource management lacks a holistic approach covering the whole chain of product design, raw material extraction, production, consumption, recycling and waste management.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,014	697
However, research on this critical issue has been very limited, and there is a serious dearth of information for planning.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,008	793
No country has ever experienced as large, or as rapid, an increase in waste generation.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,008	1,047
Only 51% of them have attended previous training programs on dental waste management.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,017	1,262
Moreover, facilities in these countries extensively lack proper waste segregation, collection, safe storage, transportation, and disposal.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,019	1,366
American cities lacked organized public works for street cleaning, refuse collection, water treatment, and human waste removal until the early 1800s.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,004	1,401
Despite their numerous industrial applications, they are not efficient in hydrolysis of recalcitrant, protein-rich keratinous wastes which result in environmental pollution and health hazards.	Identifying a knowledge gap in the field of study	2,016	1,444
It is rightfully argued that globalization brings opportunities for many cities, especially those that can be key centres for production, distribution and services for liberalizing economies.	Identifying a controversy within the field of study	2,003	1,513
The recent expanded usage of electronic materials like computers, television sets and refrigerators in Ghana has not generated an effective infrastructure of waste disposal.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,010	1,595
Little is known about the distribution of antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) between the intracellular and extracellular DNA pools in the sludge.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,013	1,613
Unfortunately, many firms instead implement waste management purely to enhance a corporate image.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,018	1,700
Some countries, including Ethiopia, Botswana, Nigeria and Algeria, do not have national guidelines in place to adhere to the correct disposal of such wastage.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,021	1,710
Public opposition to the siting of waste facilities has been partly explained by a failure to directly involve communities in fundamental policy decisions about waste management.	Identifying a controversy within the field of study	1,995	1,758
Despite the emerging trend of plastic pollution research, in this paper, we identify few studies investigating rural communities.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,021	1,931
The debate has begun again over the disposition of nuclear fuel and waste.	Identifying a controversy within the field of study	2,009	1,957
Despite various legislations in force, numerous illegal practices such as acid leaching, open incineration, illegal dumping carried out by the informal sector are causing harm to the environment, natural resources and the safety of unorganized and unskilled labor.	Indicating missing, weak, or contradictory evidence	2,022	2,002
To date, fewer papers have been published in international literature on a comparative analysis of SW management in developed, developing and lesser developed countries.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,016	2,008
The political discussion about future sanitation systems seems to lack input of those working on further development.	Identifying a controversy within the field of study	1,999	2,027
Despite increased support for extended public engagement in risk decision‐making, significant questions remain over the best means to integrated deliberative processes with conventional 'scientific' or technical elements.	Indicating missing, weak, or contradictory evidence	2,004	2,167
Small hotels often pay little attention to their environmental responsibilities.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,011	2,523
Apart from hospital E which currently has a pharmaceutical waste separation programmr as well as drug return programme called DUMP (Disposal of Unused Medicines Program), all other hospitals visited do not have any separate collection and disposal programme for pharmaceutical waste.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,011	2,564
Delhi generates about 8360 tons of municipal solid waste per day, and there is low compliance to rules regarding waste management.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,016	2,675
It is also a fact that, while there are numerous practices as to how to deal with a particular type of waste, there is no theory of waste management.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,002	2,746
Inclusivity of users and providers of the waste management system is low in the city, as not all stakeholders are consulted in the decision making processes.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,014	2,825
The lack of integrated planning frameworks considering these SIDS-characteristics has stalled progress on sustainable waste management.	Identifying a knowledge gap in the field of study	2,019	2,830
Most universities and educational institution fails to offer curriculum in waste management, and this neglect results in a serious lack of trained human resources necessary for the planning and implementation of waste management systems.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,011	2,870
There is a lack of research that examines consumer attitudes towards fashion and their disposal methods.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,016	2,989
The transition from a useful object to a waste product is a fundamental moment that, from the point of view of the scientific literature, remains poorly understood.	Indicating missing, weak, or contradictory evidence	2,020	3,000
Only two of the hospitals investigated carry out treatment of their infectious and sharp waste types by incineration before final disposal.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,006	3,068
This has not been the case in most of the developing countries and e-waste management is still in its infancy.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,019	3,184
The value recovery operations have been informal and semi-formal without incorporating required waste disposal strategies.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,019	3,185
The uses of BIM on deconstruction or demolition are not common; especially the fixtures and fittings of buildings are not considered in BIM models.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,017	3,206
There are few studies about the deconstruction waste management focusing on demolition.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,017	3,209
Nevertheless, knowledge is still lacking on local waste prevention, especially regarding the methods for monitoring and how local waste management systems can be designed to encourage waste reduction in the households.	Identifying a controversy within the field of study	2,016	3,241
Although many literature reviews were conducted to realize the transition from linear model to circular economy, a more focused and rigorous assessment of FLW reduction and recycling is currently not available.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,021	3,413
Hospitality industries often pay little attention to their environmental responsibilities.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,014	3,428
Many hotel operators have very little interest in reducing, minimized and/or recycling waste, believing that such activities are too expensive and time-consuming.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,014	3,431
Bases on the finding it is concluded that municipal solid waste management is a serious issue due to its human health and environmental sustainability implications, that has yet to be properly address within the FCT Abuja.	Identifying a controversy within the field of study	2,013	3,450
Despite ambitious targets, policies and instruments that would enable a transition from a conventional waste management to an integrated and comprehensive resource management are still missing.	Indicating missing, weak, or contradictory evidence	2,016	3,453
Markets for conventional plastic waste processing and production of bioplastic projects are not mature in India.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,021	3,631
Even though many studies were conducted on e-waste management, very few are conducted on developing countries who are significant recipients of used EEE.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,020	3,718
However, in many cases, the evidence was inadequate to establish a strong relationship between a specific exposure and outcomes, and the studies rarely assessed new generation technologies.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,021	3,765
Facilities for the final storage for low‐ and intermediate‐level waste and the interim storage for high‐level waste have been located, constructed and put into operation without any strong opposition at either national or local level.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,004	3,944
Global plastic production continues to accelerate, despite the fact that recycling rates are comparatively low, with only about 15% of the 400 million tonnes of plastic currently produced annually being recycled.	Identifying a knowledge gap in the field of study	2,021	4,054
We made a humble attempt to categorize the biomedical wastes from Ayurvedic hospitals as the available data about its grouping is very scarce.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,018	4,094
Few studies have captured waste management problems in Nigerian educational institutions, particularly the views of students.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,010	4,101
Many developing countries have inadequate Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management systems due to lack of not only the awareness, technologies, finances, but also a proper governance that is able to enforce and monitor the regulations.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,018	4,151
There is a shortage of information in existing literature regarding LCA of hospital wastes.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,016	4,215
In many cases, however, the roles of these information technologies have been limited to stand-alone projects without synergistic effects.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,012	4,240
Most studies indicated the absence of proper waste segregation practice at the source of generation.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,019	4,449
Since animal waste management practices have only recently been implemented on the watershed, no field data is yet available to validate the model's predictions.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	1,990	4,537
Transportation was of relatively low importance to overall environmental impact, even at high rates of nutrient recycling.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	1,999	4,578
Interest in source separation practices and recycling is low in the LAC region.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,018	4,625
MSW is still not seen by the private sector as a place to make investments, perhaps due to the negative social attitude associated with waste.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,018	4,635
Purpose Factors influencing management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste within the Iranian context have yet to be investigated.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,017	4,735
In spite of growing awareness, SMW management in most African countries was sub-standard.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,015	4,832
Other methodologies, such as integration of LCA and Life Cycle Costing (LCC) of plastic products, are almost never addressed.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,016	4,841
For small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (SMEs), the determination of whether the adoption of environmentally supportive practices relates to good environmental performance has only been scarcely investigated.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,006	5,000
Whilst much effort has been made to prevent food waste, there is still a lack of attention and strategic approach in dealing with resource recovery and valorisation of food waste.	Identifying a knowledge gap in the field of study	2,019	5,103
Despite how useful these additives are in the functionality of polymer products, their potential to contaminate soil, air, water and food is widely documented in literature and described herein.	Synthesising sources: contrasting evidence or ideas	2,017	5,113
The annual amount of waste is estimated to about 50 000 tons but actual data are scarce.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,011	5,247
Data on the waste composition is basically lacking.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,011	5,248
The landfills have no collection of gas and leachate and the incinerators are small and equipped with only moderate flue gas cleaning technology.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,011	5,250
This quantity does not include industrial, mining, agricultural, and animal wastes generated in the country each year.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,014	5,294
A technical survey of practising waste management professionals indicated a general interest in, but lack of practical applications of, mathematical modelling techniques.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	1,996	5,305
Yet there is no information documented about their involvement in such activities in the study area.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,019	5,474
There is a notable lack of employment of “greener” HCW disposal methods on a largescale due to cost, access and feasibility.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,021	5,512
Despite innovations in HCW disposal, there is no scalable, global green solution at present.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,021	5,513
Many of hospitals in Iran have neither a satisfactory waste disposal system nor a waste management and disposal policy.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,009	5,524
The comparative analysis of solid waste management between rural and urban Ghana is largely lacking.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,016	5,556
This inadequacy can be attributed to the lack of appropriate hierarchical control mechanism, absence of a common C&D waste estimation method, and the lack of C&D waste processing knowledge among generators, collectors, operators, regulators, and the general public.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,020	5,578
Despite numerous policies and guidelines there is improper construction waste management.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,019	5,631
Available studies focus on firms' digitalization intentions, largely neglecting the level of actual adoption of digital technologies, and do not differentiate the level of digitalization alongside different steps of the waste management value chain.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,021	5,820
We explore the reasons for this gap, point out so far largely ignored research opportunities, and derive recommendations for waste management firms and associations.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,021	5,824
Unfortunately, there is very littleemission data for other contaminants such as odor, nitrous oxide, non-methane volatile organiccompounds, dust, and endotoxins.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,006	6,103
However, selecting a suitable technology as well as an effective waste management approach for the treatment of HCW is still a challenging task for the municipal authorities.	Identifying a controversy within the field of study	2,018	6,459
None of these hospitals were equipped with higher technological options e.g. incinerator autoclave, microwave and had no facilities to treat the liquid waste generated inside the hospital.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,008	6,570
Even fewer villages report using centralized disposal methods to dispose of waste, as required by law or regulation.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,017	6,590
Design/methodology/approach A review of the literature highlighted a lack of comprehensive research to evaluate CDWM performance of key project stakeholders, like owners, contractors and consultants.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,020	6,641
In Iran, as in many developing countries, not much attention has been paid to this matter.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,004	6,655
The study has revealed that; most of the facilities have no specific disposal sites.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,010	6,663
There are still few studies on MSWM efficiency in China.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,018	6,707
However, little is known about the fate and behavior of these waste streams and their impacts thereof in different ecological systems despite their increasingly widespread dispersion into the environment through production, distribution, handling, and nanomaterials (NMs) incorporation into bulk products processes.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,010	6,824
Yet, while many laws and policies have been adopted for this very purpose, a number of recurrent challenges persist across interventions seeking to further facilitate the necessary, widespread transitions to sustainable waste management.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,020	6,894
Unfortunately, strategies for inclusive management of solid wastes during and after the Covid-19 pandemic are lacking in Nigeria, fuelling the further exclusion of informal sector in the waste governance and policy process in Nigeria.	Identifying a knowledge gap in the field of study	2,020	6,925
Most Southeast Asian cities are lacking efficient MSW management programs.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,016	6,931
However, there are those who dump their garbage in nondesignated pick-up points, usually in a corner of the street.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,008	7,013
Most of the households do not know where and how to dispose of electronic waste in a proper manner.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,010	7,052
Estimates on PVC waste generation are sporadic and not reliable and formalized reporting systems are largely lacking.	Indicating missing, weak, or contradictory evidence	2,021	7,311
Except for Denmark and a few municipalities in other countries, there are no separate national collection and recycling systems for post-consumer PVC waste.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,021	7,312
The environmental impacts of PVC waste are still underexplored, which partly shape the existing national waste policies and management strategies.	Indicating missing, weak, or contradictory evidence	2,021	7,317
Separate collection is costly and there are no economies of scale.	Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research	2,021	7,319
Despite low consumption, domestic generation and imports create a significant burden on the overall waste management system, which requires in-depth understanding of the scenario and pathways that can mitigate the crisis.	Identifying a knowledge gap in the field of study	2,022	7,551

There is little evidence for an association with reproductive or developmental effects with proximity to incinerators.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,003

85

Many of these studies lack good individual exposure information and data on potential confounders, such as socio-economic status.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,003

87

The inherent latency of diseases and migration of populations are often ignored.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,003

88

Reliable national data on waste generation and composition that will inform effective planning on waste management in Ghana is absent.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,015

115

This is mainly attributable to a lack of an agreement on the definitions and the methodology among the researchers to measure such wastes.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,017

569

Knowledge and awareness regarding proper waste management remain low in the absence of training for hospital staff.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,017

571

There has been no attempt to reasonably list the drivers that influence sustainable waste management in Asia.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,009

682

From a global perspective, current waste and resource management lacks a holistic approach covering the whole chain of product design, raw material extraction, production, consumption, recycling and waste management.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,014

697

However, research on this critical issue has been very limited, and there is a serious dearth of information for planning.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,008

793

No country has ever experienced as large, or as rapid, an increase in waste generation.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,008

1,047

Only 51% of them have attended previous training programs on dental waste management.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,017

1,262

Moreover, facilities in these countries extensively lack proper waste segregation, collection, safe storage, transportation, and disposal.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,019

1,366

American cities lacked organized public works for street cleaning, refuse collection, water treatment, and human waste removal until the early 1800s.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,004

1,401

Despite their numerous industrial applications, they are not efficient in hydrolysis of recalcitrant, protein-rich keratinous wastes which result in environmental pollution and health hazards.

Identifying a knowledge gap in the field of study

2,016

1,444

It is rightfully argued that globalization brings opportunities for many cities, especially those that can be key centres for production, distribution and services for liberalizing economies.

Identifying a controversy within the field of study

2,003

1,513

The recent expanded usage of electronic materials like computers, television sets and refrigerators in Ghana has not generated an effective infrastructure of waste disposal.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,010

1,595

Little is known about the distribution of antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) between the intracellular and extracellular DNA pools in the sludge.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,013

1,613

Unfortunately, many firms instead implement waste management purely to enhance a corporate image.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,018

1,700

Some countries, including Ethiopia, Botswana, Nigeria and Algeria, do not have national guidelines in place to adhere to the correct disposal of such wastage.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,021

1,710

Public opposition to the siting of waste facilities has been partly explained by a failure to directly involve communities in fundamental policy decisions about waste management.

Identifying a controversy within the field of study

1,995

1,758

Despite the emerging trend of plastic pollution research, in this paper, we identify few studies investigating rural communities.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,021

1,931

The debate has begun again over the disposition of nuclear fuel and waste.

Identifying a controversy within the field of study

2,009

1,957

Despite various legislations in force, numerous illegal practices such as acid leaching, open incineration, illegal dumping carried out by the informal sector are causing harm to the environment, natural resources and the safety of unorganized and unskilled labor.

Indicating missing, weak, or contradictory evidence

2,022

2,002

To date, fewer papers have been published in international literature on a comparative analysis of SW management in developed, developing and lesser developed countries.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,016

2,008

The political discussion about future sanitation systems seems to lack input of those working on further development.

Identifying a controversy within the field of study

1,999

2,027

Despite increased support for extended public engagement in risk decision‐making, significant questions remain over the best means to integrated deliberative processes with conventional 'scientific' or technical elements.

Indicating missing, weak, or contradictory evidence

2,004

2,167

Small hotels often pay little attention to their environmental responsibilities.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,011

2,523

Apart from hospital E which currently has a pharmaceutical waste separation programmr as well as drug return programme called DUMP (Disposal of Unused Medicines Program), all other hospitals visited do not have any separate collection and disposal programme for pharmaceutical waste.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,011

2,564

Delhi generates about 8360 tons of municipal solid waste per day, and there is low compliance to rules regarding waste management.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,016

2,675

It is also a fact that, while there are numerous practices as to how to deal with a particular type of waste, there is no theory of waste management.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,002

2,746

Inclusivity of users and providers of the waste management system is low in the city, as not all stakeholders are consulted in the decision making processes.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,014

2,825

The lack of integrated planning frameworks considering these SIDS-characteristics has stalled progress on sustainable waste management.

Identifying a knowledge gap in the field of study

2,019

2,830

Most universities and educational institution fails to offer curriculum in waste management, and this neglect results in a serious lack of trained human resources necessary for the planning and implementation of waste management systems.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,011

2,870

There is a lack of research that examines consumer attitudes towards fashion and their disposal methods.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,016

2,989

The transition from a useful object to a waste product is a fundamental moment that, from the point of view of the scientific literature, remains poorly understood.

Indicating missing, weak, or contradictory evidence

2,020

3,000

Only two of the hospitals investigated carry out treatment of their infectious and sharp waste types by incineration before final disposal.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,006

3,068

This has not been the case in most of the developing countries and e-waste management is still in its infancy.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,019

3,184

The value recovery operations have been informal and semi-formal without incorporating required waste disposal strategies.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,019

3,185

The uses of BIM on deconstruction or demolition are not common; especially the fixtures and fittings of buildings are not considered in BIM models.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,017

3,206

There are few studies about the deconstruction waste management focusing on demolition.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,017

3,209

Nevertheless, knowledge is still lacking on local waste prevention, especially regarding the methods for monitoring and how local waste management systems can be designed to encourage waste reduction in the households.

Identifying a controversy within the field of study

2,016

3,241

Although many literature reviews were conducted to realize the transition from linear model to circular economy, a more focused and rigorous assessment of FLW reduction and recycling is currently not available.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,021

3,413

Hospitality industries often pay little attention to their environmental responsibilities.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,014

3,428

Many hotel operators have very little interest in reducing, minimized and/or recycling waste, believing that such activities are too expensive and time-consuming.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,014

3,431

Bases on the finding it is concluded that municipal solid waste management is a serious issue due to its human health and environmental sustainability implications, that has yet to be properly address within the FCT Abuja.

Identifying a controversy within the field of study

2,013

3,450

Despite ambitious targets, policies and instruments that would enable a transition from a conventional waste management to an integrated and comprehensive resource management are still missing.

Indicating missing, weak, or contradictory evidence

2,016

3,453

Markets for conventional plastic waste processing and production of bioplastic projects are not mature in India.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,021

3,631

Even though many studies were conducted on e-waste management, very few are conducted on developing countries who are significant recipients of used EEE.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,020

3,718

However, in many cases, the evidence was inadequate to establish a strong relationship between a specific exposure and outcomes, and the studies rarely assessed new generation technologies.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,021

3,765

Facilities for the final storage for low‐ and intermediate‐level waste and the interim storage for high‐level waste have been located, constructed and put into operation without any strong opposition at either national or local level.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,004

3,944

Global plastic production continues to accelerate, despite the fact that recycling rates are comparatively low, with only about 15% of the 400 million tonnes of plastic currently produced annually being recycled.

Identifying a knowledge gap in the field of study

2,021

4,054

We made a humble attempt to categorize the biomedical wastes from Ayurvedic hospitals as the available data about its grouping is very scarce.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,018

4,094

Few studies have captured waste management problems in Nigerian educational institutions, particularly the views of students.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,010

4,101

Many developing countries have inadequate Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management systems due to lack of not only the awareness, technologies, finances, but also a proper governance that is able to enforce and monitor the regulations.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,018

4,151

There is a shortage of information in existing literature regarding LCA of hospital wastes.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,016

4,215

In many cases, however, the roles of these information technologies have been limited to stand-alone projects without synergistic effects.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,012

4,240

Most studies indicated the absence of proper waste segregation practice at the source of generation.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,019

4,449

Since animal waste management practices have only recently been implemented on the watershed, no field data is yet available to validate the model's predictions.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

1,990

4,537

Transportation was of relatively low importance to overall environmental impact, even at high rates of nutrient recycling.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

1,999

4,578

Interest in source separation practices and recycling is low in the LAC region.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,018

4,625

MSW is still not seen by the private sector as a place to make investments, perhaps due to the negative social attitude associated with waste.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,018

4,635

Purpose Factors influencing management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste within the Iranian context have yet to be investigated.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,017

4,735

In spite of growing awareness, SMW management in most African countries was sub-standard.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,015

4,832

Other methodologies, such as integration of LCA and Life Cycle Costing (LCC) of plastic products, are almost never addressed.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,016

4,841

For small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (SMEs), the determination of whether the adoption of environmentally supportive practices relates to good environmental performance has only been scarcely investigated.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,006

5,000

Whilst much effort has been made to prevent food waste, there is still a lack of attention and strategic approach in dealing with resource recovery and valorisation of food waste.

Identifying a knowledge gap in the field of study

2,019

5,103

Despite how useful these additives are in the functionality of polymer products, their potential to contaminate soil, air, water and food is widely documented in literature and described herein.

Synthesising sources: contrasting evidence or ideas

2,017

5,113

The annual amount of waste is estimated to about 50 000 tons but actual data are scarce.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,011

5,247

Data on the waste composition is basically lacking.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,011

5,248

The landfills have no collection of gas and leachate and the incinerators are small and equipped with only moderate flue gas cleaning technology.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,011

5,250

This quantity does not include industrial, mining, agricultural, and animal wastes generated in the country each year.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,014

5,294

A technical survey of practising waste management professionals indicated a general interest in, but lack of practical applications of, mathematical modelling techniques.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

1,996

5,305

Yet there is no information documented about their involvement in such activities in the study area.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,019

5,474

There is a notable lack of employment of “greener” HCW disposal methods on a largescale due to cost, access and feasibility.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,021

5,512

Despite innovations in HCW disposal, there is no scalable, global green solution at present.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,021

5,513

Many of hospitals in Iran have neither a satisfactory waste disposal system nor a waste management and disposal policy.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,009

5,524

The comparative analysis of solid waste management between rural and urban Ghana is largely lacking.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,016

5,556

This inadequacy can be attributed to the lack of appropriate hierarchical control mechanism, absence of a common C&D waste estimation method, and the lack of C&D waste processing knowledge among generators, collectors, operators, regulators, and the general public.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,020

5,578

Despite numerous policies and guidelines there is improper construction waste management.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,019

5,631

Available studies focus on firms' digitalization intentions, largely neglecting the level of actual adoption of digital technologies, and do not differentiate the level of digitalization alongside different steps of the waste management value chain.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,021

5,820

We explore the reasons for this gap, point out so far largely ignored research opportunities, and derive recommendations for waste management firms and associations.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,021

5,824

Unfortunately, there is very littleemission data for other contaminants such as odor, nitrous oxide, non-methane volatile organiccompounds, dust, and endotoxins.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,006

6,103

However, selecting a suitable technology as well as an effective waste management approach for the treatment of HCW is still a challenging task for the municipal authorities.

Identifying a controversy within the field of study

2,018

6,459

None of these hospitals were equipped with higher technological options e.g. incinerator autoclave, microwave and had no facilities to treat the liquid waste generated inside the hospital.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,008

6,570

Even fewer villages report using centralized disposal methods to dispose of waste, as required by law or regulation.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,017

6,590

Design/methodology/approach A review of the literature highlighted a lack of comprehensive research to evaluate CDWM performance of key project stakeholders, like owners, contractors and consultants.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,020

6,641

In Iran, as in many developing countries, not much attention has been paid to this matter.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,004

6,655

The study has revealed that; most of the facilities have no specific disposal sites.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,010

6,663

There are still few studies on MSWM efficiency in China.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,018

6,707

However, little is known about the fate and behavior of these waste streams and their impacts thereof in different ecological systems despite their increasingly widespread dispersion into the environment through production, distribution, handling, and nanomaterials (NMs) incorporation into bulk products processes.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,010

6,824

Yet, while many laws and policies have been adopted for this very purpose, a number of recurrent challenges persist across interventions seeking to further facilitate the necessary, widespread transitions to sustainable waste management.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,020

6,894

Unfortunately, strategies for inclusive management of solid wastes during and after the Covid-19 pandemic are lacking in Nigeria, fuelling the further exclusion of informal sector in the waste governance and policy process in Nigeria.

Identifying a knowledge gap in the field of study

2,020

6,925

Most Southeast Asian cities are lacking efficient MSW management programs.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,016

6,931

However, there are those who dump their garbage in nondesignated pick-up points, usually in a corner of the street.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,008

7,013

Most of the households do not know where and how to dispose of electronic waste in a proper manner.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,010

7,052

Estimates on PVC waste generation are sporadic and not reliable and formalized reporting systems are largely lacking.

Indicating missing, weak, or contradictory evidence

2,021

7,311

Except for Denmark and a few municipalities in other countries, there are no separate national collection and recycling systems for post-consumer PVC waste.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,021

7,312

The environmental impacts of PVC waste are still underexplored, which partly shape the existing national waste policies and management strategies.

Indicating missing, weak, or contradictory evidence

2,021

7,317

Separate collection is costly and there are no economies of scale.

Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research

2,021

7,319

Despite low consumption, domestic generation and imports create a significant burden on the overall waste management system, which requires in-depth understanding of the scenario and pathways that can mitigate the crisis.

Identifying a knowledge gap in the field of study

2,022

7,551