An Optimization Model for Structuring a Car-Sharing Fleet Considering Traffic Congestion Intensity by Parisa Ahani, Amilcar Arantes, Sandra Melo

“…Traffic congestion has a significant effect on the amount of energy consumption of a vehicle and, as a result, on its associated environmental impacts. Any decision-making regarding structuring a fleet without taking into account the traffic congestion level (TCL) will lead to a less sustainable fleet with higher environmental and economic costs. …”
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Advancement of emerging technologies for non-destructive measurement of water and non-aqueous phase liquid saturation in porous media: A review by Kapil Kumar, Harris Ramli

“…This research aims to guide the selection of optimal techniques for environmental studies and advance geotechnical knowledge.…”
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The evolution of green spaces within institutional plots in Yeka Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Utant Debebe, Utant Debebe, Alazar Assefa

“…This study emphasizes the importance of preserving and enhancing existing green spaces within institutional compounds to promote environmental, social, and economic sustainability. By integrating green space preservation into urban planning and institutional land management practices, policymakers can ensure balanced urban development that aligns with environmental sustainability goals.…”
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2D Electrodes From Functionalized Graphene for Rapid Electrochemical Gold Extraction and Reduction From Electronic Waste by Kou Yang, Konstantin G. Nikolaev, Xiaolai Li, Ivan Erofeev, Utkur M. Mirsaidov, Vasyl G. Kravets, Alexander N. Grigorenko, Xueqing Qiu, Shanqing Zhang, Kostya S. Novoselov, Daria V. Andreeva

“…However, inefficient metal recovery leads to these precious metals being discarded in landfills, causing significant water and environmental contamination. This study introduces a two‐dimensional (2D) electrode with a layered graphene oxide membrane functionalized by chitosan (GO/CS). …”
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Solar Assisted Fast Pyrolysis: A Novel Approach of Renewable Energy Production by Mohammad U. H. Joardder, P. K. Halder, A. Rahim, N. Paul

“…However, this heating system causes biomass or other conventional forms of fuel consumption to produce renewable energy and contributes to environmental pollution. In order to overcome these, the feasibility of incorporating solar energy with fast pyrolysis has been investigated. …”
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Safety Risk Analysis of Unmanned Ships in Inland Rivers Based on a Fuzzy Bayesian Network by Xiuxia Zhang, Qingnian Zhang, Jie Yang, Zhe Cong, Jing Luo, Huanwan Chen

“…The proposed safety risk model has considered different operational and environmental factors that affect shipping operations. …”
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A holistic exploration of porous asphalt mixtures: From durability and permeability to low-temperature and functional properties by Yue Zhou, Zhiqiang Cheng, Xiaoguang Zheng, Tao Wang, Xiaoliang Wu, Xiaoxiao Yu, Shengjia Xie

“…Researching factor interactions, building a model, exploring industrial waste use to cut costs, reduce pollution and promote its environmental application for diverse traffic and environment needs.…”
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The Effects of Green Technology, Clean Energy, and Green Finance on Faith-Based Investments: Evidence from Islamic Stock Markets by Gülfen Tuna, Zülküf Çevik

“…Comprehending faith-based investments’ relationship with other green finance assets is critical in supporting sustainable development with financial market instruments, which provide environmental and societal benefits. As a result, apprehending the relationship between faith-based investments and green finance instruments can contribute to increasing social and environmental responsibility awareness in financial markets. …”
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Seasonality Influence on Biochemical and Hematological Indicators of Stress and Growth of Pirarucu (Arapaima gigas), an Amazonian Air-Breathing Fish by Rosiely Felix Bezerra, Maria do Carmo Figueiredo Soares, Athiê Jorge Guerra Santos, Elba Verônica Matoso Maciel Carvalho, Luana Cassandra Breitenbach Barroso Coelho

“…Environmental factors such as seasonal cycles are the main chronic stress cause in fish increasing incidence of disease and mortality and affecting productive performance. …”
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GloRice, a global rice database (v1.0): I. Gridded paddy rice annual distribution from 1961 to 2021 by Hanzhi Xie, Jingxian Li, Tingting Li, Xinqing Lu, Qiwen Hu, Zhangcai Qin

“…Abstract Paddy rice, one of the world’s primary cereals, plays a critical role in food security and environmental sustainability. Existing global rice distribution datasets provide valuable insights but are often constrained by time and coverage. …”
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Gauging the dynamic interlinkage among robotics, artificial intelligence, and green crypto investment: A quantile VAR approach by Le Thanh Ha

“…The development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) are essential for attracting this investment because it has the potential to increase the adoption of environmental innovation and individual environmental awareness. …”
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Using Mass Timber in Multi-Storey and Non-Residential Construction Projects: Motivations and Barriers for Professionals in Quebec by Baptiste Giorgio, Aline Barlet, Pierre Blanchet, Matheus R. Cabral, Cédric Perez, Adrien Gaudelas

“…Despite their environmental benefits and technical viability, mass timber structures adoption remains limited. …”
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Bearing Capacity of Light-Steel Compound Section and Steel Columns under Axial Compression by Jianwen Li, Xiaoyu Wang, Li Chen, Wenbo Lu

“…Light steel, as an environmental protection material, has gradually become a key direction in the architectural field. …”
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Grafting in Vegetables: Transforming Crop Production with Cutting-Edge Techniques by Mohsin Raza

“…This innovative, environmentally beneficial strategy has also been boosted by developments in robotic and automated grafting. …”
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Mediterranean farmers’ understandings of ‘good soil management’ and ‘good farmer’ identity in the context of conservation agriculture by Emmeline Topp, Ana Stephan, Elsa Varela, Harun Cicek, Tobias Plieninger

“…Conservation agriculture (CA) is a farming approach characterized by reduced soil disturbance, soil cover, and crop rotation that provides agronomic, economic, and environmental benefits to farmers, but which is not yet widespread in the Mediterranean region. …”
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Analisis Keberlanjutan Perkebunan Sawit Rakyat dalam Mendukung Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil di Kecamatan Tungkal Ilir Kabupaten Banyuasin by Rizka Nurjanah, Herry Wirianata, Fariha Wilisiani, Juni Mulya Pratama

“…Many require more attention, including the criteria for legality and management of smallholders, criteria for obligations related to environmental permits, technical criteria for applying oil palm cultivation and transportation, and the principle of implementing transparency.…”
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Future Studies of Kurdistan Province Development: Issues and Challenges by Farnaz Izadi, Atefeh Ahmadi, Farzin Charehjoo

“…MIC MAC software, environmental scanning method, and system analysis are used to analyzing the data. …”
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Characterisation of plastic-based sanitary personal protective equipment following supercritical CO₂ sterilisation: A reuse strategy by Helga K. Ruiz, José M. Gómez-Salazar, Lourdes Calvo, Albertina Cabañas

“…Most PPE items are composed of plastics, which often end up in landfills or oceans, causing significant environmental harm. Additionally, the disposal of PPE is costly, as it is classified as biological waste. …”
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RESEARCH ON DYNAMIC RESPONSE OF SUPER LARGE FLOATING WIND TURBINE UNDER WIND-WAVE MISALIGNMENT by LIU YiMing, WANG Bo, LIU QingSong, LI Chun, DING QinWei

“…Taking the DTU 10 MW wind turbine as the research object, the OO-Star semi-submersible platform floating wind turbine model is established, based on the blade element momentum theory and the radiation/diffraction theory to solve the wind load and wave load respectively, and the dynamic response of floating wind turbines under different environmental load directions is simulated, and the impact of different environmental load incident angles on its response characteristics is compared and analyzed. …”
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Urban Cepaea nemoralis snails are less likely to have nematodes trapped within their shells by Dahirel, Maxime, Reyné, Hannah, De Wolf, Katrien, Bonte, Dries

“…Urbanization is a major human-induced environmental change which can impact not only individual species, but also the way these species interact with each other. …”
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