Sewage sludge as a sustainable feedstock for biodiesel: Advances in conversion technologies and catalytic applications by Christopher Selvam D, Yuvarajan Devarajan, Raja T

“…Furthermore, the incorporation of supported HPAs enhances reaction kinetics, diminishes byproduct formation, and facilitates the reusability of catalysts for 5 to 6 cycles, thereby reducing both costs and environmental repercussions. The techno-economic evaluation indicates production expenses as low as $0.50 to $0.70 per liter, while life-cycle assessments suggest a decrease in CO₂ emissions of up to 80 % in comparison to traditional diesel. …”
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An Overview of Extensive Analysis of 3D Printing Applications in the Manufacturing Sector by M. Jayakrishna, M. Vijay, Baseem Khan

“…The processes may be enhanced and modified to operate with a range of materials through further research, whereas if the range of applications for 3D printing technology components is to be increased, more effort should be made into developing economical printing procedures and supplies that function with these printers.…”
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An Urban Network Study of Government Procurement Activities: A Case Study of Northeast China by Lisha Cheng, Daoqin Tong, Xuepeng Ji, Shijun Wang

“…The factors of spatial proximity, economic development, population, and provincial boundaries were found to be significantly associated with GPA connections. …”
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Synoptic and Mesoscale Atmospheric Patterns That Triggered the Natural Disasters in the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, in January 2020 by Thaís Aparecida Cortez Pinto, Enrique Vieira Mattos, Michelle Simões Reboita, Diego Oliveira de Souza, Paula S. S. Oda, Fabrina Bolzan Martins, Thiago Souza Biscaro, Glauber Willian de Souza Ferreira

“…Between 23 and 25 January 2020, the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte (MRBH) in Brazil experienced 32 natural disasters, which affected 90,000 people, resulted in 13 fatalities, and caused economic damages of approximately USD 250 million. …”
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THE EFFECTS OF THE PRESENCE OF UiTM NEGERI SEMBILAN BRANCH CAMPUSES ON BUSINESSES IN KUALA PILAH, SEREMBAN AND REMBAU by A. N. Jannah, A. Shanthi

“…The impact of the establishment of UiTM Negeri Sembilan Branch can be seen not only through the growth it has brought to the human resources, academic and physical sectors, but can also be seen via the impact it has brought to the economic, political, social as well as the environment sectors on the communities of Kuala Pilah, Seremban, and Rembau. …”
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Inverted Patterns of Schistosomiasis and Fascioliasis and Risk Factors Among Humans and Livestock in Northern Tanzania by Ephrasia A. Hugho, Yakob P. Nagagi, Lucille J. Lyaruu, Victor V. Mosha, Ndealilia Senyael, Magweiga M. Mwita, Ruth W. Mabahi, Violet M. Temba, Mapulish Hebel, Mohamed Nyati, Blandina T. Mmbaga, Theonest O. Ndyetabura, AbdulHamid S. Lukambagire

“…Fascioliasis and schistosomiasis are parasitic trematodiases of public health and economic concern in humans and livestock. However, data on the distribution and risk factors for fascioliasis remain limited, while epidemiological gaps hinder schistosomiasis control in Tanzania. …”
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Lake Iriqui’s Remarkable Revival: Field Observations and a Google Earth Engine Analysis of Its Recovery After over Half a Century of Desiccation by Adil Moumane, Tarik Bahouq, Ahmed Karmaoui, Dahmane Laghfiri, Mohamed Yassine, Jamal Al Karkouri, Mouhcine Batchi, Mustapha Faouzi, Mohamed Boulakhbar, Ali Ait Youssef

“…This study emphasizes the need for proactive support to preserve Lake Iriqui, aligning with sustainable development goals: SDG 15 (Life on Land) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). These goals highlight the importance of sustainable water resource management, biodiversity conservation, and eco-tourism initiatives to benefit local communities.…”
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CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES AND PECULIARITGIES OF THE 1987 CONSTITUTION by A. N. Pankov

“…The question of the national state of one of the countries in South-East Asia is also analyzed which is of considerable scientific interest in terms of the perception of the Western model of democracy and attempts at planting on alien for these models of socio-economic and political framework. The author mentions how, after the provision of legal independence from the U.S. in 1946, the Philippines went the way of the serious distortion of the principles of "Western democracy". …”
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Salvia pratensis L. extracts as potential eco-friendly herbicides for sustainable agricultural applications by Daniela Gruľová, Beáta Baranová, Adriana Eliašová, Christelle Brun, Laura De Martino, Lucia Caputo, Janka Poračová, Ľuboš Nastišin, Jozef Fejér, Hazem S. Elshafie, Mária Konečná, Vincenzo De Feo

“…The idea of the research also focused on plant sourse which is easy to reach and harvest as well as provide the experiments economically interested. The extraction of active components were prepared by hot water in two different degrees (60 °C and 100 °C) and soxhlet extraction by three different concentration of ethanol (10%, 30% and 70%). …”
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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for ESL Assessments: Efficiency, Challenges, and Future Directions by Seyed Reza Abedi, Farnaz Divanpour, Seyed Reza Molaee, Hailay Tesfay Gebremariam

“…Additionally, it highlights the digital divide, where socio-economic disparities limit access to premium AI tools, exacerbating educational inequalities. …”
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A Multiobjective Optimal Operation of a Stand-Alone Microgrid Using SAPSO Algorithm by Guoping Zhang, Weijun Wang, Jie Du, Hua Liu

“…In this paper, a novel operation optimization model for stand-alone microgrid is proposed, in which the battery system is considered separately; the multiobjective day-ahead optimization model considering economic cost, battery depreciation cost, and environmental protection cost is established. …”
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The Improvement of Bioethanol Production by Pentose-Fermenting Yeasts Isolated from Herbal Preparations, the Gut of Dung Beetles, and Marula Wine by Mahlatse Ellias Moremi, Elbert Lukas Jansen Van Rensburg, Daniël Coenrad La Grange

“…Efficient conversion of pentose sugars to ethanol is important for an economically viable lignocellulosic bioethanol process. …”
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An approach for accurate identification and monitoring of species in mangrove forests based on multi-source spectral data and deep learning by Monterrubio-Martínez Erandi, Trujillo-Acatitla Rubicel, Tuxpan-Vargas José, Moreno-Casasola Patricia

“…Also, this minimizes the economic and human efforts and reduces risk of error, thus leading to more efficient and effective ecosystem conservation.…”
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Evaluation of rabies control measure effectiveness in the Russian Federation by S. V. Shcherbinin, T. V. Vadopalas, F. I. Korennoy, K. A. Blokhina, A. K. Karaulov

“…Rabies is a zooanthroponotic disease, causing significant economic damage, resulting from losses due to livestock deaths, costs of preventive measures and diagnostic tests. …”
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The importance of SC UN Resolution 1325 for improving the state of human security by Janković Brankica, Bošković Milica

“…A society that has weak response mechanisms to violence against women, their discrimination at economic terms, and at the chances to find themselves in key positions in political and security structures, basically cannot understand the concept of well-being, peace, and progress. …”
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Evaluating and Comparing the Bending Performance of RC Beams Fabricated with Lightweight Aggregate Concrete and Normal Concrete of Equivalent Strength by Kamyar Narimanifar, Seyed Arash Mousavi Ghasemi

“…The construction industry continually seeks to optimize the materials used in building projects to balance structural integrity with economic and environmental concerns. Particularly in urban high-rise construction and seismic zones, the choice of material can significantly affect the project’s feasibility and safety. …”
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Enhancing Maize Production Through Timely Nutrient Supply: The Role of Foliar Fertiliser Application by Brian Ssemugenze, Akasairi Ocwa, Ronald Kuunya, Costa Gumisiriya, Csaba Bojtor, János Nagy, Adrienn Széles, Árpád Illés

“…Maize, regarded as a staple economic crop, attracts special global attention with the aim to enhance its production. …”
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From temporary bike lanes to a cycling oriented mobility paradigm. The case of Lyon during and after the pandemic of COVID-19 by Nathalie Ortar, Patricia Lejoux, Nicolas Ovtracht

“…Inclusive cycling requires addressing diverse user needs, socio-economic barriers, and intersectional issues.…”
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Infrastructure in the field of customs services: categorical and conceptual apparatus’ structural model and analysis by A. A. Lisitsa

“…The study objective is to form the author’s definition of the concept of service customs infrastructure, reflecting the target function, economic, functional, technical and social characteristics. …”
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Monitoring Agricultural Land Changes in Peri-Urban Oran, Algeria: A Mixed Methods Analysis by Rabia Samah Choukri, Tarik Ghodbani, Muhammad Salem

“… The dynamics of agricultural land change in peri-urban areas are critical due to their significant impacts on agricultural productivity, food security, sustainable development, and socio-economic dynamics. These intricate processes require a robust methodological approach that can effectively identify, quantify, and analyze the drivers behind land-use changes. …”
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