Women’s empowerment as a determinant of neonatal mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa: a narrative review focused on Nigeria by Joel-Medewase Victor Idowu, Wada Zechariah Ojima, Sayomi Bukola Adetutu, Adetoye Mayowa Mary, Ashaolu Joseph Oluwakayode, Olowolafe Tubosun Alex

“…Critical risk factors commonly identified include inadequate antenatal care (less than three visits), lack of access to skilled and clean birth practices, limited healthcare accessibility, financial barriers, substandard environmental conditions, and nutritional shortfalls. …”
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Microbiological Safety of Leafy Vegetables Produced at Houeyiho and Sèmè-Kpodji Vegetable Farms in Southern Benin: Risk Factors for Campylobacter spp. by Sylvain Daton Kougblénou, Alidéhou Jerrold Agbankpé, Justin Gbèssohélé Béhanzin, Tamègnon Victorien Dougnon, Alidah Victonie Aniambossou, Lamine Baba-Moussa, Honoré Sourou Bankolé

“…., especially Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli, in selected environmental samples (poultry manure, and irrigation water) and freshly harvested leafy vegetables in two (Houeyiho and Sèmè-Kpodji) vegetable farms in southern Benin. …”
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Le site d’Azrou Iklane : un exemple d’usage de l’imagerie numérique pour l’étude et la préservation de l’art rupestre saharien by Gwenola Graff, Martin Loyer, Abdelhadi Ewague, Romain Simenel, Maxence Bailly

“…The different methodologies used, allowing for a fuller appreciation of the environmental and anthropological contexts and the precise record of each engraving, will facilitate the semiological analysis of the site, phase by phase or diachronically. …”
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Long-Term Salinity-Responsive Transcriptome in Advanced Breeding Lines of Tomato by Monther T. Sadder, Ahmad Abdelrahim Mohamed Ali, Abdullah A. Alsadon, Mahmoud A. Wahb-Allah

“…Soil salinity and the scarcity of freshwater resources are two of the most common environmental constraints that negatively affect plant growth and productivity worldwide. …”
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Comprehensive Chloroplast Genome Analysis of Four <i>Callitriche</i> (Plantaginaceae) Species for Phylogenetic and Conservation Insights by Zirui Zhang, Wenbo Shi, Siqi Hu, Lanruo Mou, Chao Shi, Bingyue Zhu, Jing Yang

“…However, due to the threats of climate change and environmental degradation, some species within this genus have been listed as endangered. …”
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Freeze-Thaw Performance of Silt Sand Treated with Lignin by Fu Zhu, Jiayu Li, Wenhao Jiang, Shuang Zhang, Weizhi Dong

“…In order to avoid the adverse effects of inorganic materials on soil modification, we applied lignin, which is an environmentally friendly and organic polymer, to improve the silt sand from cold regions. …”
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Influence of the carboxylate anion on the CO2 absorption mechanism using based-imidazolium ionic liquids by Diana Murillo-Criado, Fernando Aguilar-Galindo, Isabel Serrano, Miguel A. Gonzalez, Emilia Tojo, Inmaculada Suárez, Baudilio Coto, Maria Jose Tenorio

“…Although direct air capture (DAC) presents a significant opportunity for global mitigation, industrial efforts have primarily concentrated on pre-combustion, oxyfuel, and post-combustion capture methods to enhance environmental sustainability. Nevertheless, the economic viability of CO₂ reuse remains a significant concern, and the development of innovative solutions is imperative. …”
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Olfactory Impairment and Recovery in Zebrafish (<i>Danio rerio</i>) Following Cadmium Exposure by Chiara Maria Motta, Rosa Carotenuto, Chiara Fogliano, Luigi Rosati, Pabitra Denre, Raffaele Panzuto, Rossana Romano, Gianluca Miccoli, Palma Simoniello, Bice Avallone

“…This evidence sheds light on aspects of animal survival that are often overlooked when assessing environmental pollution.…”
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Achieving near-zero energy in hot climates: Retrofitting building envelopes for existing homes by Mohammed A Aloshan

“…By focusing on the residential sector, this study addresses a major area of energy consumption, providing practical solutions to reduce energy usage and promote environmental stewardship. Furthermore, the study presents a rigorous methodology for retrofitting existing residential buildings to achieve NZEH, centring on a residential villa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. …”
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Evaluation of the natural suitability of human settlements in the Western Sichuan Plateau region of China by Wang Feng, Haixia Lu, Mingshun Xiang

“…Abstract The natural suitability of human settlements is greatly influenced by the distinct ecological environment and natural conditions of the plateau area, which are of great eco-environmental significance. 32 counties in China’s Western Sichuan Plateau were chosen as the study’s research subjects. …”
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Requirements and special considerations for drug trials with children across six jurisdictions: 2. Ethics review in the regulatory approval process by Breanne Stewart, Pirkko Lepola, Gunter F. Egger, Fahimeda Ali, Albert J. Allen, Albert J. Allen, Alysha K. Croker, Andrew J. Davidson, Pamela Dicks, Saul N. Faust, Saul N. Faust, Dionna Green, Collin Hovinga, Collin Hovinga, Agnes V. Klein, Robyn Langham, Hidefumi Nakamura, Laura Pioppo, Shiva Ramroop, Michiyo Sakiyama, Isabel Sanchez Vigil de la Villa, Junko Sato, Donna L. Snyder, Mark A. Turner, Mark A. Turner, Sarah Zaidi, Kanecia Zimmerman, Kanecia Zimmerman, Thierry Lacaze-Masmonteil

“…It also describes changes currently or soon to be implemented in some jurisdictions.ConclusionThis environmental scan highlights the differences in ethics review for CTs in pediatric medicine development across six jurisdictions. …”
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Effects of hypoxia on the heart of the juvenile four-finger threadfin (Eleutheronema tetradactylum) based on physiological indicators and transcriptome analysis by Yi Lu, Eric Amenyogbe, Ye- Yang, Zhong-liang Wang, Zhong-liang Wang, Zhong-liang Wang, Jing-hui Jin, Rui-tao Xie, Eric Kwabena Droepenu, Jian-sheng Huang, Jian-sheng Huang, Jian-sheng Huang

“…These findings collectively offer practical applications for enhancing aquaculture management, such as monitoring biochemical markers, adopting hypoxia-tolerant breeding, and adjusting environmental conditions to mitigate stress, ensuring better productivity and sustainability. …”
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A Five-Year Trend of Intestinal Parasite Prevalence among Students Attending Clinic at University of Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia by Adane Derso, Gizachew Yenealem, Ayenew Addisu

“…Intestinal parasitic infection was highly prevalent, and there were fluctuations in the prevalence of intestinal parasites from 2014 to 2018. Environmental sanitation improvement and health education schemes at the University of Gondar can be considered quite indispensable for the prevention and control of parasitic infections in the area.…”
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Evaluation of Crude Oil Extracts from Plants for Controlling Maize Infestations Caused by the Weevil Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) by Fikadu Kifle, Melaku Girma, Araya Gebresilassie, Yitbarek Woldehawariat, Estifanos Ele

“…Plant extracts have emerged as promising options for the controlling maize weevil due to their bio-insecticidal potential and reduced environmental impact in developing countries. The experiments were carried out to assess the effectiveness of crude plant oil from Eucalyptus globulus, neem (Azadirachta indica), marigold (Tagetes minuta), moringa (Moringa stenopetala), Ayobangira (Ocimum basilicum), custard apple (Annona squamosa), and Chenopodium ambrosioides. …”
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Economic security of the enterprise: The essence, structure and mechanism of ensuring by Liubov Kovalska, Оleksandr Holii, Valentyn Holii

“…The following characteristics of economic security of the enterprise are highlighted: protection from the negative impact of factors, security of economic development and stability, the state of efficient use of resources, the ability to prevent the negative impact of environmental factors. It is proposed to consider the economic security of the enterprise as the ability of the socio-economic system to resist and create protection from destabilizing factors of internal and external environment, while ensuring the sustainability of economic development through the effective use of available and potential resources. …”
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Landfill site selection in hilly terrains: An integrated RS-GIS approach with AHP and VIKOR by Shobhit Chaturvedi, Naimish Bhatt, Vatsal Shah, Keval H. Jodhani, Dhruvesh Patel, Sudhir Kumar Singh

“…This approach offers a reliable, adaptable framework for landfill site selection in hilly urban areas, supporting waste management, sustainable development and environmental conservation.…”
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Use of acetylsalicylic acid and agronomic performance of potatoes in Lima region by Sergio Contreras-Liza, Luis Vargas-Luna

“…Abstract Background Salicylic acid participates in the regulation of the plant's response to a series of environmental stresses such as extreme temperatures, salinity, and oxidative condition of potato growth, so it is necessary to determine a safe application dosage for potato in field conditions. …”
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Quantifying soil surface erosion by Philippe, Pierre, Benahmed, Nadia

“…In order to describe this type of measurement in deeper detail, we restricted the scope of our review to situations of concentrated surface erosion of homogeneous soils, on moderate spatial and temporal scales, as typically studied in the fields of civil or environmental engineering. Measuring erosion itself is challenging, both in terms of determining the rate of mass removal from a surface, and in terms of selecting and quantifying a relevant hydrodynamic quantity to reflect the strength exerted by the flow. …”
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Assisted Egg White Biogenic Synthesis for Elaboration of ZnO Nanoparticles by Elena Andreea Vijan, Ecaterina Magdalena Modan, Sorin Georgian Moga, Denis Aurelian Negrea, Adriana-Gabriela Schiopu, Mihai Oproescu, Daniela Istrate

“…Employing egg white for ZnO nanoparticle synthesis represents an environmentally method that uses a natural resource. The great advantage of green synthesis using egg white is that it is a cost-effective, renewable, and bio-degradable resource that offers biocompatibility. …”
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Image-Based Shrimp Aquaculture Monitoring by Beatriz Correia, Osvaldo Pacheco, Rui J. M. Rocha, Paulo L. Correia

“…The results were influenced by environmental conditions, highlighting the need for further investigation. …”
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