biology2 papersavg year 2026quality 5/5

full cradle cycle life evaluation

Research gap analysis derived from 2 biology papers in our local library.

The gap

Environmental footprint calculations integrated two different databases (SEL for primary data, SHARP-ID for supplementary values) with inconsistent system boundaries: SEL estimates impacts only to the distribution center while SHARP-ID includes the full cradle-to-plate cycle. This methodological discrepancy introduces uncertainties that could be resolved by establishing unified Türkiye-specific carbon footprint and water footprint coefficients across the full supply chain.

Research trend

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Supporting evidence — 2 representative gaps

  • Comprehensive evaluation of the environmental performance and durability of biochar-incorporated concrete (2026) · doi

    A more comprehensive sustainability evaluation would require the inclusion of full life-cycle stages (cradle-to-grave or cradle-to-cradle) in future studies, beyond the current A1-A3 stages.

    Keywords: cradle stages comprehensive sustainability evaluation require inclusion full life cycle grave future beyond current
  • Planetary health diet adherence, nutritional adequacy, and environmental footprints: a cross-sectional study in Turkish adults (2026) · doi

    Environmental footprint calculations integrated two different databases (SEL for primary data, SHARP-ID for supplementary values) with inconsistent system boundaries: SEL estimates impacts only to the distribution center while SHARP-ID includes the full cradle-to-plate cycle. This methodological discrepancy introduces uncertainties that could be resolved by establishing unified Türkiye-specific carbon footprint and water footprint coefficients across the full supply chain.

    Keywords: carbon footprint water footprint life cycle assessment environmental database system boundaries cradle-to-plate

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