| AAC | Alkali-Activated Cement |
| AOS | Artificial Ornamental Stone |
| HPMC | Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose |
| IF | Impact Factor |
| IOT | Iron Ore Tailing |
| JCR | Journal Citation Report |
| PICO | Population, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome |
| PNRS | Public Policy for Solid Residues |
| PRISMA | Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses |
| s/b | Solid-to-Binder Ratio |
| SCMs | Supplementary Cementitious Materials |
| SDGs | Sustainable Development Goals |
| UNECE | United Nations Economic Commission for Europe |
| UNEP | United Nations Environment Programme |