Isolation and Identification of Functional Bacillus Strain from Cupei of Sichuan Bran Vinegar and Evaluation of Its Fermentation Characteristics by Yuwei WU, Yu TIE, Zhixing TANG, Haiyan ZHU, Yuwei LI, Wenyou ZHU, Xinhui WANG, Liguo YIN

“…The five strains grew well at 30~40 ℃ and pH5~7 (OD600=0.23~0.52), with a certain degree of tolerance for environmental factor. Some of the Bacillus strains had a strong ability to hydrolyze protein (proteolytic ring of B. velezensis BA-9: 3.7±0.3) and starch (starch hydrolysis ring of P. cookie BA-6: 3.8±0.5). …”
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Chemical Composition and Fatty Acid Content of Some Spices and Herbs under Saudi Arabia Conditions by Fahad Mohammed Al-Jasass, Mohammed Saud Al-Jasser

“…The differences in the results obtained are due to environmental factors, production areas, cultivars used to produce seeds and also due to the different methods used to prepare these local spices.…”
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On $ \left(\mathit{p}, \mathit{q}\right) $-fractional linear Diophantine fuzzy sets and their applications via MADM approach by Hanan Alohali, Muhammad Bilal Khan, Jorge E. Macías-Díaz, Fahad Sikander

“…Reducing the supply chain's overall environmental impact is the main objective in order to improve corporate connections and the social, ecological, and economic ties with other nations. …”
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Strategies for diversification of economic activities in villages of Saqez city using SWOC method and QSPM matrix by ahadollah fatahi, afsaneh ahmadi, vahid riahi, hamid jalalian

“…The villages of Saqez city, despite having high environmental potential and capacity in different sectors, such as agriculture, have a poor livelihood and economic status. …”
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Boost pressure influence on combustion, emission characteristics, and performance of diesel engines with various fuel types by Hüseyin Söyler

“…Biodiesel and its blends, despite their higher NOx emissions, provide significant environmental benefits due to their cleaner combustion characteristics. …”
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Compressive Strength and Microstructure Properties of Alkali-Activated Systems with Blast Furnace Slag, Desulfurization Slag, and Gypsum by Bong-Suk Cho, Kyung-Mo Koo, Se-Jin Choi

“…The use of BFS-DS-G binders would result in the value-added utilization of steel slag and provide an environmentally friendly construction material, and contribute to a reduction of CO2 in the cement industry.…”
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Rice breeding for higher crop productivity (a review) by G. L. Zelensky, O. V. Zelenskaya

“…The main global trends in the breeding of rice cultivars and hybrids are higher plant productivity, adaptability to cultivation conditions, quality of products, and resistance to environmental stressors, including diseases.Efforts of leading breeding centers in the Philippines and China to further increase the rice yield are associated with a change in the plant morphotype: shorter plants with erectoid leaves and large panicles with a high number of grains.The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has developed rice cultivars that under favorable conditions in the tropical zone produce a grain yield of up to 10–11 t/ha, with Kecon = 0.5. …”
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Examining the integration of artificial intelligence in supply chain management from Industry 4.0 to 6.0: a systematic literature review by Alexander Samuels

“…AI technologies also contribute to sustainability by optimising resource utilisation and reducing environmental impacts. However, challenges such as cybersecurity risks and workforce skill gaps need to be addressed to fully leverage AI’s potential.ConclusionIntegrating AI in SCM not only improves operational efficiency and sustainability but also promotes resilience against disruptions. …”
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Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the PIN gene family in the pepper pedicel abscission zone and during root development by HE Lei, YAN Xi, LAI Wei, LIU Chongzheng, YANG Hong, HE Jianwen

“…CaPINs encompass a multitude of elements associated with growth, environmental responses, and hormonal signaling. Transcriptome data analysis revealed that the expression of CaPINs in pepper was tissue-specific. …”
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Spatiotemporal Impacts of Urban Structure and Socioeconomic Factors on Carbon Dioxide Emissions: A Case Study of the Yangtze River Delta Urban Agglomeration by Zhechen Zhou, Su Xu, Jun Wang, Haitao Shen

“…The research findings emphasize the need to consider urban fragmentation, aggregation, and providing sufficient infrastructures for emission reduction, which establish a foundation for the environmentally friendly design of metropolitan areas.…”
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Composites in high-pressure hydrogen storage: A review of multiscale characterization and mechanical behavior by Imen Feki, Mohammadali Shirinbayan, Samia Nouira, Robert Tie Bi, Jean-Baptiste Maeso, Cedric Thomas, Joseph Fitoussi

“…Environmental protection and sustainable development remain key concerns for all stakeholders. …”
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Regenerative viticulture and climate change resilience by Flora O'Brien, Alistair Nesbitt, Rebecca Sykes, Belinda Kemp

“… Regenerative viticulture (RV) draws on disciplines and concepts such as ecology, agroecology, functional biodiversity, ecosystem services and permaculture, integrated into vineyard management to enhance both production and environmental outcomes. Its core aims are to regenerate vineyard soils and biodiversity, support vine health, enhance vineyard ecological conditions and resilience, and mitigate climate change. …”
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Enhancing Corrosion Resistance and Tribomechanical Characteristics of Powder Coatings via the Integration of Functionalized HF‐Free MXene Reinforcements by Ziba Nazarlou, Naeimeh Sadat Peighambardoust, Peyman Lahe Motlagh, Umut Aydemir

“…Herein, silane functionalized HF‐Free MXene nanosheets “MS‐f_Ti3C2 and MS‐f_Ti3C2@Zn” synthesized through the molten salt method are integrated into the environmentally sustainable powder coating. The electrochemical tests indicate that a powder coating containing a well‐dispersed 1.5 wt.% f_Ti3C2@Zn nanosheets exhibit the highest polarization resistance (1.1 × 106 Ω cm2), lowest Icorr (2.15 × 10−8 A cm−2) and superior anti‐corrosion performance after 42 days of immersion in 3.5 wt.% NaCl. …”
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Bio-protective solutions for carrot spoilage: exploring the antifungal properties of ginger, garlic, onion, and Moringa by Eugenia Njoku, Florence Mbaoji, Justus Nweze, Bonaventure Echezona, Kayode Baiyeri

“…Research limitations: The study is limited to in vitro assessments; field conditions may affect the efficacy of the extracts due to environmental factors. Originality/Value: This research highlights ginger’s potential as a natural antifungal agent, offering practical applications for improving carrot preservation and reducing postharvest losses.…”
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Picobirnaviruses: prevalence, genetic diversity, detection methods by A. Yu. Kashnikov, N. V. Epifanova, N. A. Novikova

“…The importance of effective monitoring of PBV prevalence for studying the zoonotic and anthroponotic potential using metagenomics analysis is highlighted, and so is the possibility of using PBV as a marker for environmental monitoring.…”
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Strategies for Mainstreaming Edible Cities with Focus on the City of Lincoln: A Critical Cross-Case Study Analysis of Community Growing Groups in the UK by Hannah Williams, Amira Elnokaly

“…Focusing on the City of Lincoln, UK, this study aims to develop a contextualised EC framework that is culturally and geographically relevant and aligns with global goals for sustainable urban development as outlined in the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG11), promoting inclusive, environmentally safe and economically viable communities. …”
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Changes in the composition of grass and shrub layer plants in common oak stands since the closure of leaf canopy by Ihor Ivanyuk, Tetiana Ivaniuk, Volodymyr Krasnov, Oleh Zhukovskyi

“…The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of using the results in the practice of creating environmental protection facilities and justifying the systems of harvesting for the general use…”
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Analyzing Urban Parks for Older Adults’ Accessibility in Summer Using Gradient Boosting Decision Trees: A Case Study from Tianjin, China by Haobo Zhao, Gang Feng, Wei Zhao, Yaxin Wang, Fei Chen

“…By exploring how to improve the spatial planning and design of summery urban green space for older adults, this research provides guidance on the creation of urban green spaces in extremely hot weather that are not only visually appealing but also socially equitable and environmentally sustainable.…”
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About simulation environment for modeling the Internet of Things components and applications using visual flow-based programming tools and cloud services by A. A. Andrushevich, I. S. Vojteshenko, O. Ju. Emelianova

“…A simulation model for managing energy consumption of a "smart home" was developed and implemented using the previously specified software package, including modeling time, environmental conditions, heat loss, operating modes of heating equipment and the behavior of house residents. …”
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Global, regional, and national burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and its attributable risk factors from 1990 to 2021: an analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Stu... by Zhufeng Wang, Junfeng Lin, Lina Liang, Feifei Huang, Xiaoyin Yao, Kang Peng, Yi Gao, Jinping Zheng

“…It’s crucial to focus on interventions such as smoking cessation and addressing environmental and occupational exposures.…”
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