Ability of fabric face mask materials to filter ultrafine particles at coughing velocity by James Ward, P John Clarkson, Eugenia O'Kelly, Sophia Pirog

“…However, fabric and fabric combinations were more difficult to breathe through than N95 masks.Conclusions The current coronavirus pandemic has left many communities without access to N95 face masks. Our findings suggest that face masks made from layered common fabric can help filter ultrafine particles and provide some protection for the wearer when commercial face masks are unavailable.…”
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Challenges and Their Possible Solutions in the Ever-Changing Lake Balaton Region by Erzsébet Peter, Kornél Németh, Tamás Molnár, Katalin Molnárné Barna

“…The stronger and finer the bond is, the more active the local communities in the examined region are and they perform better in environmental, economic and social tasks. …”
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Migrant remittances and diaspora policies in Africa by I. D. Loshkariov, I. S. Kopyttsev

“…Recent years have seen a substantial increase in remittances from diaspora communities to their home countries, prompting developing economies to establish and enhance institutional mechanisms. …”
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Variants and social interaction: A study of the Acehnese Daya Dialect by Teuku Alamsyah, Razali Razali, Teuku Munawar, Ramli Ramli

“…The distinctiveness of the Acehnese Daya dialect, particularly its variants, emphasizes the importance of preserving linguistic diversity within communities.…”
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Comparative assessment of the resilience of new urban settlements to earthquake risk (Case study: Greater Isfahan urban area) by Fazllollah Karimi Ghotbabadi, Ali Zangiabadi

“…Consequently, to mitigate the adverse effects of earthquakes on communities, it is imperative to consider the unique capacities of each urban development, thereby reducing potential human and financial losses resulting from such events.…”
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A guidance to intelligent metamaterials and metamaterials intelligence by Chao Qian, Ido Kaminer, Hongsheng Chen

“…Abstract The bidirectional interactions between metamaterials and artificial intelligence have recently attracted immense interest to motivate scientists to revisit respective communities, giving rise to the proliferation of intelligent metamaterials and metamaterials intelligence. …”
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Water Quality Credit Trading: General Principles by Tara Wade, Tatiana Borisova

“…., lakes, rivers, and streams) can be linked to fish kills, changes in the color and aesthetic appeal of the resource, changes in the quality of habitat for aquatic plant and animal life (leading to changes in the plant and animal communities), and to human health issues. To address the pollution problems, a variety of programs is implemented at the federal, state, and local levels. …”
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BECOMING OF SUBJECT FIELD OF CONTEMPORARY VISUAL STUDIES by A. M. Tormakhova

“…Purpose of the work is to analyze the trends of contemporary visual studies that represent a combination of visual presentations of social and cultural communities and traditions. The task is to make an attempt to highlight main theories leading authors to create a coherent system of concepts related to the field of visual studies. …”
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The Effect of Psychological Crime of Virtual Bullying on Social Media on Victims Under the ITE Law by Muhammad Alfarizy, Ummi Yusnita, Nur Lailatuka Syafa’atul Uzma

“…This study concludes that collaborative efforts between the government, educational institutions, and communities are needed to reduce the incidence of virtual bullying and ensure that victims receive the support they need.…”
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Malaria in Iwaka District, Mimika, Papua by Novyan Lusiyana

“…Malaria transmission is heavily influenced by environmental factors, particularly those related to vector breeding habitats and the homes of infected individuals. Communities in high-endemic areas also exhibit risk behaviors that can increase the likelihood of malaria transmission. …”
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Spatial Network Structures of Urban Agglomeration Based on the Improved Gravity Model: A Case Study in China’s Two Urban Agglomerations by Yubo Zhao, Gui Zhang, Hongwei Zhao

“…The backbone network of the BTHUA has a triangular shape and trends toward a “sparse north and dense south,” while the YRDUA is characterized by multiple axes and an overall distribution that trends toward a “dense north and sparse south.” (4) Cities with poor comprehensive strength are more likely to be captured, forming an attract and be attracted relationship. (5) The BTHUA and the YRDUA each form three communities.…”
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Production of Rice in Nigeria: The Role of Indian-Nigerian Bilateral Cooperation in Food Security by I. U. Lucky

“…The analysis of the developments in the sub-sector, as well as media, governmental and non-governmental reports in the field and the interviews of the farmers has revealed that the Indian firms, including “Olam Group” and “Popular Farms and Mills Ltd”, have cultivated thousands of hectares of land, built mills and machinery, provided farmers in 16 Nigerian states with better rice seedlings, and engaged thousands of farmers in regular training improving employment and revitalizing communities in the country. The support given by the Indian firms has triggered an unprecedented increase in rice production. …”
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A Universal Story: Conversations with Richard Potts About Human Evolution Heritage by Camila Marinetti

“…They highlight the complex interactions between classification and preservation, the identity narratives they encompass, the scientific and political agendas that shape them, the international networks supporting them, and the communities they cultivate through Potts’ vision.…”
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How many do we need? Meeting the challenges of studying the microbiome of a cryptic insect in an orchard by Apolline Maurin, Audrey-Anne Durand, Claude Guertin, Philippe Constant

“…The number of insects caused no significant incidence on the coverage of bacterial and fungal communities’ composition and diversity (p > 0.8). …”
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Assessing Teachers’ Views on the Impact of Teacher Unions on Curriculum Development and Implementation by Modumedi Joseph Machaea, Berington Zanoxolo Gobingca

“…It emerged that the stakeholders like teachers, principals, teacher unions, and communities, were marginalised in curriculum development by Department of Basic Education officials. …”
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A Feasibility Study on the Implementation of a Solar Powered Water Desalination Plant by John Adebisi, Eliaser Indongo, Muyiwa Amusan

“…In this case extending the electric grid and water delivery to remote communities remain challenging for some countries. Using Namibia as a case study, this work carried out a feasibility study on the extent of which, solar energy could be used to power the entire desalination process thereby aiding groundwater usable for human consumption. …”
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Sufi Islam and Anti-Colonial Politics by Ameena Al Rasheed

“…The article seeks to discuss, debate, provoke and rethink Blackness, Muslimness and religious performativities in a nuanced way that capture the complexities regarding African Muslim communities, diasporic experiences, and the multifaceted nature of Islam. …”
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Strategi Komunikasi Pekerja Migran Indonesia dalam Mengatasi Culture Shock Selama Bekerja di Jepang by Moch. Ahdan Athallah, Ferry Adhi Dharma

“…Lastly, the interactive strategy involves efforts to improve intercultural communication skills by joining Indonesian expatriate communities in Japan and being open to new values encountered while working in Japan.…”
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Impact of Onshore Terminal Operation of Offshore Oil and Gas Engineering on Surrounding Marine Environment and Suggestions by CAO Baojiu, LI Guancheng, WANG Qiabin, LIU Qin, MU Guizhen, LIANG Juping, HOU Minchi

“…In order to understand the impact of the onshore terminal operation on the marine ecological environment in surrounding sea areas and provide marine ecological environment protection experience for the development and operation of subsequent offshore oil and gas engineering such as an onshore terminal,this paper analyzed the pollutant treatment,surrounding marine ecological environment,risk prevention measures,and emergency capacity building during the onshore terminal operation of an offshore oil and gas engineering from 2016 to 2021.The results showed that the range of averaged COD and oil content in the sea water around the onshore terminal was 0.91~1.69 mg/L and 0.001~0.027 mg/L,respectively,which were in line with the first class standard of sea water quality.The range of averaged oil content in surface sediment was (20.0~169.7)×10^-6,which satisfied the first class standard of marine sediment quality.The range of averaged diversity index of phytoplankton,zooplankton,and zoobenthos was 1.13~3.54,0.19~3.42,and 1.47~3.26,respectively.The marine species were abundant,and the ecological environment quality was fine in general.Estuarine environmental changes may be an important factor inducing the fluctuation of marine communities in monitored sea areas.In addition,systematic and reasonable risk prevention measures and emergency capacity building also guaranteed the safe and healthy production of the onshore terminal.…”
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Nuanced Archival Triangulation (NAT) by Seth Knievel

“…This paper concludes by discussing how the NAT methodology can amplify marginalized communities' visual archives. …”
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