Spatial scales matter in designing buffer zones for coastal protected areas along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway by Roger H. Lee, Ivan H.Y. Kwong, Tom C.H. Li, Paulina P.Y. Wong, Yik-Hei Sung, Yat-Tung Yu

“…In the study area, maintaining at least 40 % open water within an 800-meter radius of key habitats better supports diverse waterbird guilds and should inform the design of waterbird-friendly landscape profiles for protected areas and their buffer zones. …”
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Four Decades of <i>Bacillus</i> Biofertilizers: Advances and Future Prospects in Agriculture by Xinmai Wu, Yan Liu, Baolei Jia, Lili Tao, Han Li, Jingbang Wang, Ziqi Yuan, Xiaobao Sun, Yanlai Yao

“…<i>Bacillus</i> species, particularly known for their ability to promote plant growth, fix nitrogen, solubilize phosphorus, and produce growth-promoting substances such as phytohormones and antibiotics, have emerged as key players in the development of eco-friendly agricultural solutions. This research utilizes bibliometric analysis based on 3,242 documents sourced from the Web of Science database to map the development, key contributions, and innovation within the field from 1985 to 2023. …”
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Assessment of the Photosynthetic Response of Potato Plants Inoculated with <i>Rhizoctonia solani</i> and Treated with Flesh-Colored Potato Extracts Nanoencapsulated with Solid Lipi... by Sheina Rivas, Paola Fincheira, Felipe González, Christian Santander, Sebastián Meier, Cledir Santos, Boris Contreras, Antonieta Ruiz

“…However, further research is needed, and the results indicate promising potential for the eco-friendly control of phytopathogenic fungi in agriculture.…”
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Experimental case study for optimizing heat sink performance using ZnO nanocarriers integrated with phase change materials for environmental sustainability by Muhammad Farooq, Imran Zahid, M. Yasar Javaid, Noreen Sher Akbar, Enio Pedone Bandarra Filho, M. Farrukh Shahzad, M. Imran Khan, Mohammad Ilyas Khan, Mohammad Rehan, Fahid Riaz

“…Hence, the incorporation of nanocarriers into nontoxic environment friendly PCMs is strongly advocated to promote sustainable progress in electronic thermal management, as it offers clean, zero-emission energy storage solution.…”
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The truth about co-benefits: a multidimensional feasibility assessment for thailand and beyond by Eric Zusman, Kaoru Akahoshi, Tatsuya Hanaoka, Christopher S Malley, Supat Wangwongwatana, Nutthajit Onmek, Ittipol Paw-armart, Kim Oanh Nguyen Thi, Lai Nguyen Huy, Johan C I Kuylenstierna, Tomoki Hirayama, Yurie Goto, Kawashima Kazumasa, Markus Amann, Zbigniew Klimont, Jessica Slater

“…Though quantifying these often hidden benefits could ease cost concerns and lower technological constraints for development-friendly climate solutions, achieving co-benefits frequently requires overcoming difficult-to-measure social and institutional barriers. …”
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Electrochemical sensor doped with core-shell structured molecularly imprinted polymer proposed for therapeutic drug monitoring of trazodone hydrochloride by Amr M. Mahmoud, Nariman A. El-Ragehy, Maha A. Hegazy, Samia A. Tawfik, Ghada A. Sedik

“…Currently, the global push for eco-friendly analytical techniques has altered the priorities of analytical methodologies in accordance with their level of adherence to the principles of green analytical chemistry. …”
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Triple pillars of sustainable finance: The role of green finance, CSR, and digitalization on bank performance in Bangladesh by Shaikh Masrick Hasan, K. M. Anwarul Islam, Tawfiq Taleb Tawfiq, Priya Saha

“…These factors ensure sustainable finance practices by prioritizing eco-friendly investments, responsible business operations, operational efficiency, and reduced resource consumption rather than focusing solely on short-term profit maximization. …”
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Synthetic Hydrogel Dilutes <i>Serratia plymuthica</i> Growth— Promoting Effect on <i>Brassica napus</i> L. Under Drought Conditions by Grażyna B. Dąbrowska, Daniel Krauklis, Milena Kulasek, Magdalena Nocny, Marcel Antoszewski, Agnieszka Mierek-Adamska, Beata Kaliska

“…Progressive climate change increases drought frequency, severely impacting crop growth and yield. New eco-friendly alternatives to chemical protection agents and fertilisers are needed to reduce pollution and enhance plant health. …”
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Food Grade Nanofiber of Polylactic Acid by Electrospinning: Physicochemical Characterization of Solutions and Parameters of the Technique by Dalila Fernanda Canizales-Rodríguez, Francisco Rodríguez-Félix, José Agustín Tapia-Hernández, Carmen Lizette Del-Toro-Sánchez, Saúl Ruíz-Cruz, Santiago P. Aubourg, Daniela Denisse Castro-Enríquez, Carlos Gregorio Barreras-Urbina, Silvia Elena Burruel-Ibarra, José Luis Pompa-Ramos, Lorena Armenta-Villegas

“…Nowadays, one-third of the world’s food production is wasted, so food industry has focused on the design of new technologies that contribute to preserving food quality and safety, focusing on environmentally friendly packaging. Polylactic acid (PLA) is a polymer which is biocompatible and biodegradable, of low cost, and generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by FDA; on the other hand, nanofibers obtained by electrospinning have the potential food industry application, for protection and release of bioactive compounds, producing active and intelligent packaging and increasing and monitoring food quality. …”
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Algae extract-based nanoemulsions for photoprotection against UVB radiation: an electrical impedance spectroscopy study by Aura Rocío Hernández, Lady Sepulveda, Yoshie Hata, Leonardo Castellanos, Sebastian Björklund, Tautgirdas Ruzgas, Marcela Aragón

“…To prevent skin cancer, continuous research efforts have focused on finding suitable photoprotective ingredients from natural sources that are also environmentally friendly. This study aimed to develop oil-in-water photoprotective nanoemulsions containing marine macroalgae extract. …”
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Evaluation of parent and youth experiences in advisory groups as part of a mental healthcare clinical trial: protocol for a mixed-method study by Maria-Jose Santana, Gina Dimitropoulos, Suneeta Monga, Isabelle J Gagnon, Bruce Wright, Jananee Rasiah, Katrina Hurley, Antonia Stang, Amanda Newton, Stephen Freedman, Jennifer Thull-Freedman, Kassi Prisnie, Yazid N Al Hamarneh, Ellen Louise Lipman, Yaron Finkelstein, Robert Porter, Mohamed Eltorki, Lee Macdonald, Gareth Hopkin, Matthew Prebeg, Margaret Steele, Ahmed Mater, Laurence Katz, Brian Greenfield, Laurie Plotnick

“…Findings will be disseminated at both academic and public venues whether in-person or online, and using platforms that are caregiver and youth friendly.Trial registration number NCT04902391.…”
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An Investigation On The Enhanced Oil Recovery Performance Of Local Biopolymers by Chukwuebuka Dike, Nkemakolam Izuwa, Anthony Kerunwa, Onyebuchi Nwanwe, Nzenwa Enyioko, Boniface Obah

“…This have attracted serious interest due to their availability, low cost and eco-friendly nature. In this paper a comparative CEOR investigation was conducted between conventional and local polymers. …”
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Heavy metal and metalloid pollution: A systematic review of health implications for pregnant women, children, and geriatrics in the East African region by Godswill J. Udom, Brian Turyahabwe, Ayodeji Aturamu, Omoirri M. Aziakpono, Richard D. Agbana, Omole G. Joseph, Nita-wills G. Udom, Nuru Mugide, Omali P. Odey, Haron Olot, Orish E. Orisakwe

“…To mitigate these exposure-associated risks, regional collaborations and public health interventions (e.g., eco-friendly manufacturing processes, effective environmental monitoring policies, and improved waste management systems) must be implemented. …”
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Coloration and functionalization of organic cotton fabric using Chinese fringe leaf extraction: A greener approach by Md Shazzat Hossain, Mohammad Ullah, Rony Mia, Mohammed A. Assiri, Yahui Zhou, Haroon A.M. Saeed, Sakil Mahmud

“…This research highlights the potential of Chinese fringe leaf extracts for eco−friendly coloration and functional enhancement of OCF. …”
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Pseudomonas azotoformans and Pseudomonas putida: Novel kiwifruit-native biological control agents against Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae by Cristiana Correia, Antonio Cellini, Irene Donati, Panagiotis Voulgaris, Adebayo Ebenezer Obafemi, Elia Soriato, Elodie Vandelle, Conceição Santos, Francesco Spinelli

“…Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa), the etiological agent of the bacterial canker in Actinidia plants, remains the main threat to kiwifruit orchards worldwide. Though environment-friendly disease control methods based on biological control agents (BCAs) represent a promising alternative to xenobiotic pesticides, their efficacy in field conditions has often resulted erratic. …”
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MDTR: a knowledge-guided interpretable representation for quantifying liver toxicity at transcriptomic level by Inyoung Sung, Sangseon Lee, Dongmin Bang, Dongmin Bang, Jungseob Yi, Sunho Lee, Sun Kim, Sun Kim, Sun Kim, Sun Kim

“…Furthermore, we provided a user-friendly and freely accessible website (http://biohealth.snu.ac.kr/software/MDTR), enabling users to easily measure DILI in drug-induced transcriptome data.…”
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Experimental Investigation of Chemical Flooding Using Nanoparticles and Polymer on Displacement of Crude Oil for Enhanced Oil Recovery by Imran Akbar, Hongtao Zhou, Wei Liu, Muhammad Usman Tahir, Asadullah Memon, Ubedullah Ansari, Fengzhang Lv

“…Some reservoirs are very complex and require advanced enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques containing new materials and additives in order to produce maximum oil in economic and environmental friendly manners. In this work, the effects of nanosuspensions (KY-200) and polymer gel HPAM (854) on oil recovery and water cut were studied in the view of EOR techniques and their results were compared. …”
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Design and Characteristics of a Single-Story Building Model Incorporating Waste by Mohamed Darwish, Mohamed Elnakeb, Marina Moawad, Marwan Mohamed Shawki, Ehab Abdelhamid, Donia Eldwib, Mohamed Nagib Abouzeid, Maram Saudy, Safwan Khedr, Khaled Nassar

“…Furthermore, the proposed system is more environmentally friendly than conventional reinforced concrete technologies due to their lower costs and emissions in addition to improving sustainability through utilizing recycled materials.…”
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Gnidia glauca- and Plumbago zeylanica-Mediated Synthesis of Novel Copper Nanoparticles as Promising Antidiabetic Agents by Dhiraj A. Jamdade, Dishantsingh Rajpali, Komal A. Joshi, Rohini Kitture, Anuja S. Kulkarni, Vaishali S. Shinde, Jayesh Bellare, Kaushik R. Babiya, Sougata Ghosh

“…Rapid, eco-friendly, and cost-effective one-pot synthesis of copper nanoparticles is reported here using medicinal plants like Gnidia glauca and Plumbago zeylanica. …”
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Harmful impacts of microplastic pollution on poultry and biodegradation techniques using microorganisms for consumer health protection: A review by Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack, Elwy A. Ashour, Fatemah AlMalki, Asmaa F. Khafaga, Mahmoud Moustafa, Mohammed O. Alshaharni, Islam M. Youssef, Ahmed A. Elolimy, Sylwester Świątkiewicz

“…Several studies have explored the use of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and algae, to degrade microplastics, offering an economical and environmentally friendly solution. Different polymers were cultured with strains of Bacillus spp. …”
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