Assessing the energy dynamics of Pakistan: Prospects of biomass energy

Irfan, Muhammad; Zhao, Zhen; Panjwani, Manoj Kumar; Mangi, Fareed Hussain; Li, Heng; Jan, Ali; Ahmad, Munir; Rehman, Abdul

doi:10.1016/j.egyr.2019.11.161

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“…The neglect of sustainable energy sources, higher dependency on fossil fuels and lack of knowledge are the leading causes of energy crises in Pakistan [38]. Meanwhile, all sectors in the country are adversely hit by the energy shortfall, but the textile industry faces the most acute energy crisis; in recent years, about 50 to 60 percent of textile industries shifted their businesses to Bangladesh and China [13].…”

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“…Biogas is one of the best alternates of fossil fuel, fuel wood, agricultural residues and animal dung, which are mostly used as energy and cooking sources in rural areas. In developing countries like Pakistan, biomass energy has a prime significance due to multiple factors such as the production of low-cost electricity, small capital investment and, most importantly, the easy availability and accessibility of its raw material [13]. Biogas technology produces hygienic and safe energy which is environmentally friendly and does not compromise human health.…”

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“…Pakistan is the sixth-largest country in the world in terms of population, with an annual population growth of 2%, and has 213 million residents [13]. With this growth and economic development, residents are facing multifaceted energy problems in Pakistan, due to which Pakistan experienced an energy shortage due to its high dependence on fossil fuels for power generation in recent years.…”

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“…Biogas technology offers multiple economic, social and environmental benefits, but its adoption rate is very slow in developing countries such as Pakistan, especially for small farmers. Pakistan has the capacity to install around 15 million biogas plants in the country due to the abundance of this particular source [13]. In Pakistan, household biogas technology was introduced in 1959.…”

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Determining the Influencing Factors of Biogas Technology Adoption Intention in Pakistan: The Moderating Role of Social Media

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Environmental degradation and rapid climate change have forced researchers and practitioners to find sustainable practices to save the world. Increasing energy demand is not only consuming scarce natural resources, but also damaging the climate and overall ecosystem. In this regard, biogas technology is beneficial in two ways—by meeting the energy demand and saving natural resources. Pakistan is an agricultural country and has a high potential for producing energy through biogas technology. Therefore, this study aims to find farmers’ intentions of adopting biogas technology in Pakistan by employing the extended norm activation model. Furthermore, the moderating role of social media was explored. Purposive sampling was used to collect data from farmers and results were extracted by using Partial least square structural equation modelling software. The results suggest that awareness of consequences, ascription of responsibility, environmental concern and perceived consumer effectiveness positively and significantly influence personal norms of the farmers. Consequently, personal norms affect farmers’ intentions of adopting biogas technology in Pakistan. The moderating role of social media was also confirmed by the results. This study considers the notable insights of biogas technology adoption in Pakistan. Finally, the limitations of the study and suggestions for future research are discussed.

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“…The WHO warned that unless appropriate precautionary steps are taken, Pakistan could become the next COVID-19 hotspot (Raza et al 2020 ). Pakistan is a developing country (Irfan et al 2020a , b ), equipped with fewer resources and limited healthcare facilities compared to the developed economies (Hussain et al 2021 ; Khan et al 2021 ). Taking these realities into account, there is a dire need to conduct a comprehensive research in the Pakistani context that has a negligible impact on human lives and the environment.…”

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Does temperature matter for COVID-19 transmissibility? Evidence across Pakistani provinces

Irfan

Ikram

Ahmad

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The outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has become a global concern that is deteriorating environmental quality and damaging human health. Though some researchers have investigated the linkage between temperature and COVID-19 transmissibility across different geographical locations and over time, yet these studies are scarce. This study aims to bridge this gap using daily temperature and COVID-19 cases (transmissibility) by employing grey incidence analysis (GIA) models (i.e., Deng’s grey incidence analysis (DGIA), the absolute degree GIA (ADGIA), the second synthetic degree GIA (SSDGIA), the conservative (maximin) model) and correlation analysis. Data on temperature are accessed from the NASA database, while the data on COVID-19 cases are collected from the official website of the government of Pakistan. Empirical results reveal the existence of linkages between temperature and COVID-19 in all Pakistani provinces. These linkages vary from a relatively stronger to a relatively weaker linkage. Based on calculated weights, the strength of linkages is ranked across provinces as follows: Gilgit Baltistan (0.715301) > Baluchistan (0.675091) > Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (0.619893) > Punjab (0.619286) > Sindh (0.601736). The disparity in the strength of linkage among provinces is explained by the discrepancy in the intensity of temperature. Besides, the diagrammatic correlation analysis shows that temperature is inversely linked to COVID-19 cases (per million persons) over time, implying that low temperatures are associated with high COVID-19 transmissibility and vice versa. This study is among the first of its kind to consider the linkages between temperature and COVID-19 transmissibility for a tropical climate country (Pakistan) using the advanced GIA models. Research findings provide an up-to-date glimpse of the outbreak and emphasize the need to raise public awareness about the devastating impacts of the COVID-19. The educational syllabus should provide information on the causes, signs, and precautions of the pandemic. Additionally, individuals should practice handwashing, social distancing, personal hygiene, mask-wearing, and the use of hand sanitizers to ensure a secure and supportive atmosphere for preventing and controlling the current pandemic.

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Urban Energy Systems

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Assessing the energy dynamics of Pakistan: Prospects of biomass energy

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Determining the Influencing Factors of Biogas Technology Adoption Intention in Pakistan: The Moderating Role of Social Media

Determining the Influencing Factors of Biogas Technology Adoption Intention in Pakistan: The Moderating Role of Social Media

Does temperature matter for COVID-19 transmissibility? Evidence across Pakistani provinces

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