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Evaluation of Sustainable Development of an Agricultural Economy Based on the DPSIR Model

This study applied the DPSIR (Drivers-Pressures-State-Impacts-Responses) model to evaluate the sustainable development of the agricultural economy in China. The analysis identified economic growth pressures and environmental degradation as interconnected challenges. Frameworks like DPSIR help policymakers design responses that address root causes of agricultural pollution, including plastic mulch use.

2022 Journal of Sensors 6 citations
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Microplastics: An analysis using the DPSIR (Drivers, Pressures, State, Impacts, Responses) model: The situation of Brazil

This review applies the DPSIR (Drivers, Pressures, State, Impacts, Responses) framework to analyze microplastic pollution specifically in the Brazilian context, structuring available evidence on sources, environmental accumulation, ecological and human health impacts, and current policy and technological response measures. The authors aim to provide a structured evidence base to guide large-scale solutions to microplastic pollution in Brazil.

2022 LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)
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Microplastics in the environment: A DPSIR analysis with focus on the responses

This review applies a DPSIR (driving forces, pressures, states, impacts, responses) framework to organise current knowledge on microplastic pollution, covering sources, distribution across environmental compartments, and socio-economic impacts. The authors assess available response strategies including regulatory instruments, biodegradable plastics development, wastewater treatment, and environmental cleanup, while identifying key gaps in the literature.

2019 The Science of The Total Environment 90 citations
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The Marine Plastic Litter Issue: A Social-Economic Analysis

Using the DPSIR framework, this study analyzed marine plastic litter pollution as a social-economic issue, finding that fewer than 10 peer-reviewed studies had applied this policy-relevant analytical model to ocean plastics, and identifying management response gaps in food security, transport, and shelter contexts.

2020 Sustainability 114 citations
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Study on China’s Plastic Consumption Trend and Sustainable Development Countermeasures

Despite its title referencing plastic consumption, this paper focuses on forecasting China's future plastic demand and proposing policy frameworks for the plastics industry — not on microplastic pollution or health effects. It examines production trends, packaging, construction, and automotive sectors, and is a policy and economics paper rather than a microplastics science paper.

2025 Sustainability 1 citations
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Re-imagining the driver–pressure–state–impact–response framework from an equity and inclusive development perspective

This paper critiques the widely used DPSIR environmental policy framework for overlooking social justice and equity, arguing that environmental burdens fall disproportionately on vulnerable communities. The critique is relevant to microplastic pollution, which often affects lower-income and coastal communities most severely.

2019 Sustainability Science 66 citations
Article Tier 2

Dataset for the review article "From plastic use in the construction and built environment to state-of-the-art circular economy solutions to combat microplastic pollution"

This is a supporting dataset (not a primary research paper) for a review article examining plastic use in the construction sector and circular economy solutions to reduce microplastic pollution from buildings and built infrastructure.

2026 DiRROS repository (University of Maribor)
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Beach pollution from marine litter: Analysis with the DPSIR framework (driver, pressure, state, impact, response) in Tuscany, Italy

Researchers applied the DPSIR environmental analysis framework to understand the accumulation of litter and waste on beaches in Tuscany, Italy, finding that coastal ocean currents — not local waterways — were the main source of beach debris, while local sewage contaminated the sand with fecal bacteria at levels posing moderate health risks. The study demonstrates how a systems-level approach can help beach managers identify the true causes of marine litter and evaluate the effectiveness of existing cleanup measures.

2022 Ecological Indicators 34 citations
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Assessing the Performance and Challenges of Low-Impact Development under Climate Change: A Bibliometric Review

This paper is not directly about microplastics; it is a bibliometric review of Low-Impact Development (LID) stormwater management strategies and their performance under climate change, with no substantive focus on microplastic pollution.

2023 Sustainability 10 citations
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Introducing Health-Climate-Economics and Rapid Viability Test for Candidate Solutions as a Tool for Automated Healthcare Procurement and Evaluation

This paper introduces a health-climate-economics framework for evaluating healthcare procurement decisions that account for climate and health co-benefits. It is not related to microplastics.

2021 1 citations
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Sustainability-Driven Evaluation of Circular Plastic and Bioplastic Waste, Reused as Building Materials Using MCDA and SWOT Analysis

Scientists reviewed existing research on turning plastic waste into building materials like insulation and wall panels. They found that while these recycled plastic building materials can help reduce waste and may last longer than traditional materials, there are still concerns about fire safety and what happens when the materials eventually need to be replaced. This research could help builders and policymakers make better decisions about using recycled plastics in construction, potentially reducing the plastic waste that ends up in landfills and the environment.

2026 Preprints.org
Review Tier 2

Review of sustainable temporary housing and reuse strategy for post-disaster architectures: current trends and strategic gaps

This review analyzes current trends in sustainable temporary housing designed for disaster recovery, focusing on reuse strategies that minimize waste and environmental impact. While not directly about microplastics, the study addresses the broader challenge of reducing construction waste and plastic materials that contribute to environmental pollution. The authors identify gaps in current research and highlight the need for designs that balance emergency housing needs with long-term ecological sustainability.

2025 Journal of Engineering and Applied Science 8 citations
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The Impact of Adopting Digital Twins In Urban Development

This review examines how digital twin technology — virtual real-time models of physical systems — is being adopted in urban development and construction. This is an urban technology and smart city planning paper with no direct connection to microplastics research.

2023 CSID Journal of Infrastructure Development
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Penerapan kerangka kerja DPSIR terhadap sampah dan dampaknya pada lingkungan di Kawasan Wisata Pantai Pangandaran

This paper is not relevant to microplastics research; it analyzes waste management and environmental impacts at Pangandaran Beach in Indonesia using the DPSIR framework, focusing on general solid waste rather than microplastic pollution specifically.

2024 Jurnal Pengelolaan Lingkungan Berkelanjutan (Journal of Environmental Sustainability Management) 2 citations
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Forecasting global plastic production and microplastic emission using advanced optimised discrete grey model

Researchers used advanced mathematical models to forecast future global plastic production and microplastic emissions. Their projections suggest that both production and emissions will continue rising significantly in the coming decades if current trends hold. The study provides policymakers with quantitative predictions that could help guide strategies for reducing plastic pollution.

2023 Environmental Science and Pollution Research 16 citations
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A Study of the Drivers of Decarbonization in the Plastics Supply Chain in the Post-COVID-19 Era

Researchers identified and analyzed the drivers of decarbonization in the plastics supply chain from a corporate microlevel perspective in the post-COVID-19 era, using expert validation of 21 subfactors within four primary categories followed by Gray-DEMATEL causal analysis. The method revealed key causal relationships and leverage points for reducing carbon emissions across the plastics industry supply chain as part of green supply chain management objectives.

2022 Sustainability 12 citations
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Guiding the transition to a sustainable plastic system: towards a plastic system assessment framework

This thesis developed a plastic system assessment framework to evaluate short-lived plastic products against sustainability criteria, balancing the triple planetary crisis contributions of plastic production against the functional value plastics provide in modern daily life.

2025 Socio-Environmental Systems Modeling
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“Microplastics and Polymers in Construction Materials: Sources, Fate, and Structural/Environmental Impacts”

This review synthesizes evidence that construction practices generate microplastic particles from polymer additives and recycled plastics during manufacturing, placement, and demolition, presents a sampling framework for detecting construction-derived microplastics, and compares identification methods for characterizing these particles.

2025 International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science
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Polymer prioritization framework: A novel multi-criteria framework for source mapping and characterizing the environmental risk of plastic polymers

Researchers developed a multi-criteria framework for ranking the environmental risk of plastic polymers, finding that polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, and polystyrene posed the highest risk, with packaging and construction sectors as dominant sources.

2022 Journal of Hazardous Materials 26 citations
Systematic Review Tier 1

The Environmental Impact of E-Waste Microplastics: A Systematic Review and Analysis Based on the Driver–Pressure–State–Impact–Response (DPSIR) Framework

This systematic review examines microplastics that come from electronic waste like old phones and computers. E-waste microplastics are particularly concerning because they can carry toxic metals like lead and flame retardants. These contaminated particles enter the soil near disposal sites and can work their way into the food chain, potentially affecting gut health and overall well-being.

2024 Environments 17 citations
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How Important is the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Study of Plastic Waste? Use of Bibliometric Analysis to Reveal Research Positions and Future Directions

This paper is not about microplastics — it presents a bibliometric analysis of life cycle assessment (LCA) research on plastic waste from 2013 to 2022, mapping publication trends, leading countries, and key research themes.

2024 Jurnal Teknologi Lingkungan 2 citations
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A Comparative Bibliometric Analysis on Plastic Waste Recycling

This bibliometric study maps ten years of global research on plastic waste recycling and circular economy using Scopus and Web of Science, identifying dominant themes, leading countries, and emerging directions. It is primarily a research-landscape analysis with minimal direct content on microplastic formation or health risks, making it only peripheral to microplastic science.

2023 International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning 6 citations
Systematic Review Tier 1

Uncovering Research Trends in Safety Culture in the Global Construction Industry: A Bibliometric Analysis (1995-2020)

This bibliometric analysis of 738 publications on safety culture in the global construction industry from 1995-2020 found that research output has accelerated significantly in recent years, with the UK, USA, and Australia leading contributions. The study identified key research clusters around leadership, risk perception, and organizational climate. While focused on workplace safety rather than microplastics, the construction industry is a significant source of microplastic pollution through demolition waste and synthetic building materials.

2022 International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health 5 citations
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A DPSIR Assessment on Ecosystem Services Challenges in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam: Coping with the Impacts of Sand Mining

Researchers applied the DPSIR (Driver-Pressure-State-Impact-Response) framework to assess the ecosystem services challenges posed by intensive sand mining in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. The analysis identified urbanisation-driven sand demand as the primary driver, with the resulting river bed incision and sediment deficit threatening delta biodiversity, agricultural productivity, and coastal stability.

2020 Sustainability 26 citations