by Kamal A. R. Ismail  , Fatima A. M. Lino  , Mohamed Teggar  , Abdelghani Laouer  , Pedro L. O. Machado  , Felipe M. Biglia  and Thiago A. Alves

Received: 27 June 2025;  Published: 12 January 2026;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2601002

Buildings account for a significant portion of global energy consumption, estimated at 30-40%, and also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Energy consumption in a building is mainly thermal (natural gas) and electrical. This energy is usually used for heating water, cooking, illumination, ventilation and air conditioning, powering appliances, floor heating, and other activities. These activities were examined, and their substitution by solar-based energy sources was reviewed. To achieve this objective, an exte [...]

by Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research Editorial Office

Received: 04 January 2026;  Published: 04 January 2026;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2601001

The editors of Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2025. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Additionally, r [...]

by Hanuman Singh Jatav

Received: 21 December 2025;  Published: 24 December 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2504035

The rising concerns of soil erosion, organic waste generation and global warming have shown the need to address them through multifaceted methods that transcend conventional linear models of resource utilization. Circular economy is a regenerative model that is anchored on caring about waste valorisation, resource effectiveness and environmental fortitude. In this paradigm, biochar has been developed as a multifunctional compound capable of integrating waste management, soil rehabilitation, climate control and rene [...]

by Míriam de Fátima Soares  , Frederico Keizo Odan  and Marcos Paulo Gomes Mol

Received: 09 June 2025;  Published: 04 December 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2504034

The development and utilization of pharmaceuticals, notably antiretrovirals (ARVs), have significantly enhanced both human quality of life and life expectancy. Nevertheless, the excretion of these compounds into aquatic environments, often exacerbated by inadequate sanitation infrastructure, poses considerable risks to biota. This investigation evaluated the environmental impact of 14 ARVs consumed within the municipality of Belo Horizonte (BH), Brazil. The assessment employed the Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA [...]

by Carlos Armenta-Déu

Received: 04 June 2025;  Published: 03 December 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2504033

The rising pollution levels in congested urban areas pose a serious threat to human health. Many solutions have been proposed to control and reduce gas emissions from road traffic, with results that are not entirely satisfactory. The adoption of new techniques and methodologies for early detection of pollutant emissions may enable effective management and control of road traffic contamination. The proposed method introduces an interactive protocol that facilitates communication between the traffic control center an [...]

by G.-Fivos Sargentis  and Nikolaos Papadodimas

Received: 11 June 2025;  Published: 11 November 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2504032

This study proposes a novel creative tourism model integrating artistic creation with circular economy principles to foster regional revitalization in North Euboea, Greece. Employing a case study approach, it develops the concept of “Cultural Cells”—dedicated hubs for artists and art students specializing in painting and sculpture—designed to enhance tourism through immersive engagement. The methodology combines qualitative analysis of regional cultural and environmental assets with theoretical estimates of circula [...]

by Isadora Muller de Oliveira  , Letícia Caroline de Oliveira Vital  , Izabela de Siqueira Reis Regueira  and Marcos Paulo Gomes Mol

Received: 02 July 2025;  Published: 11 November 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2504031

The management of healthcare waste (HCW) presents a significant environmental and public health challenge, aggravated by gaps in current Brazilian federal regulations. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of specific state and municipal legislation on HCW, comparing it with ANVISA Resolution No. 222/2018 and CONAMA Resolution No. 358/2005 to ascertain whether local regulations enhance management practices and can act as supplementary instruments to federal guidelines. The methodology was structured into thr [...]

by Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research Editorial Office

Received: 26 October 2025;  Published: 27 October 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2504030

by Marta I. Litter

Received: 15 September 2025;  Published: 22 September 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2503029

by Masoume M. Raeissi  and Rob Knapen

Received: 07 April 2025;  Published: 12 August 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2503028

Environmental science addresses critical global challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainability. These complex topics generate a vast amount of both structured and unstructured data, from remote sensing output to policy documents, guidelines, and scientific literature. Effectively processing and utilizing this information is essential for advancing research and supporting decision-making. Large Language Models (LLMs) have shown remarkable capabilities in natural language understanding an [...]