Silver (Ag) doped graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4)/biochar composite photocatalyst for improved photocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin (CIP) by Ijlal Idrees, Muhammad Zafar, Malik Adeel Umer, Fahad Rehman, Abdul Razzaq, Seongwan Kim, Yunsook Yang, Woo Young Kim

“…Further, Biochar (BC) has emerged as an environmental friendly carbonaceous compound with good surface area, adsorption, and electrical conductivity. …”
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Returning to the emergency department: a retrospective analysis of mental health re-presentations among young people in New South Wales, Australia by Rebecca Ivers, Michael Dinh, Patricia Cullen, Bette Liu, Katharine Steinbeck, Natasha Walker, Robert Neil Leong

“…We demonstrate factors associated with re-presentation that EDs could target for timely, high-quality care that is youth friendly and culturally safe, with appropriate referral pathways into community-based primary and mental healthcare services.…”
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Electronically Coupled Heterojunctions Based on Graphene and Cu2−xS Nanocrystals: The Effect of the Surface Ligand by Ju Y. Shang, Mariangela Giancaspro, Adriana Grandolfo, Rafique A. Lakho, Elisabetta Fanizza, Suraj K. Patel, Giuseppe Valerio Bianco, Marinella Striccoli, Chiara Ingrosso, Oscar Vazquez-Mena, M. Lucia Curri

“…While most research has concentrated on systems using heavy metal-based semiconductor NCs, there is a need for further exploration of environmentally friendly nanomaterials, such as Cu_2−xS. …”
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Development and cross-validation of predictive equations for fat-free mass estimation by bioelectrical impedance analysis in Brazilian subjects with overweight and obesity by Kalina Veruska Da Silva Bezerra Masset, Analiza M. Silva, Analiza M. Silva, Gerson Ferrari, Gerson Ferrari, Breno Guilherme De Araújo Tinoco Cabral, Paulo Moreira Silva Dantas, Roberto Fernandes Da Costa

“…Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) is a fast, non-invasive, relatively low-cost, and user-friendly technique; however, to obtain greater validity of the estimates, the predictive equations used must be population specific. …”
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Toxicity effect of Ricinus communis methanolic extracts against Bactrocera cucurbitae (Diptera: Tephritidae) by Sadia Manzoor, Rasheed Akbar, Afaq Hussain, Amjad Ali, Brekhna Faheem, Maid Zaman, Abid Farid, Ijaz Hussain, Imtiaz Ali Khan, Kahkashan Perveen (ORCID:

“…This study investigates the potential of methanolic extracts derived from various parts of R. communis to serve as a biopesticide against B. cucurbitae which can be easily available, economically feasible, socially acceptable and environmentally friendly.…”
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Compost quality optimization through Plackett-Burman’s design by Luis Felipe Ortiz-Dongo, Yerly Mendez-Revollar, Richard Solórzano-Acosta, Sphyros Lastra, Gladys Carrión-Carrera

“…This study has the potential to guide future research and feasible applications in the agricultural field, favoring more environmentally friendly practices adoption.  Research Highlights • Guinea pig manure positively influences the quality of compost…”
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Modification of coal fly ash for high capacity adsorption of methylene blue by Mardiyah Kurniasih, Nurul Hidayat Aprilita, Roto Roto, Mudasir Mudasir

“…The lower activation energy and higher adsorption capacity of modified FA with a simple, low-cost and eco-friendly technique provide a prospective application of the adsorbents for the removal of dye waste from aqueous solution.…”
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Exploring the utility of different bulking agents for speeding up the composting process of household kitchen waste by Sania Mussa, Muhammad Farhan, Shoaib Ahmad, Khadija Zahra, Amina Kanwal, Qaiser Farid Khan, Muhammad Afzaal, Abdul Wahid, Pallab K. Sarker, Mohamed A. El-Sheikh, Shafaqat Ali

“…Aerobic composting of HKW is an easy, efficient, cost-effective and eco-friendly method. This study is designed to achieve a zero-waste concept and to convert HKW. …”
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Green synthesis of Au-Pt bimetallic nanoparticels using Croton caudatus Geisel leaf extract and their biological studies by P.Vijaya Kumar, K.S. Pushpavalli, Baskaran Ganesh Kumar, S.Mary Jelastin Kala, K.S. Prakash

“…Since green synthesis is an easy, stable, quick, low-cost, and environmentally friendly process, it opens up new possibilities for the synthesis of nanoparticles. …”
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“A one-stop shop”: Real-world use and app-users' experiences of a psychoeducational smartphone app for adults with ADHD by Christina Seery, Rachel Hannah Cochrane, Martha Mulcahy, Ken Kilbride, Margo Wrigley, Jessica Bramham

“…‘Recommendations for ADHD-friendly adaptations’ identified modifications to improve usability of the app. …”
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A Comprehensive Review on Current Knowledge and Future Potential of Topical Therapies in Breast Cancer Treatment by N. Bharathi Sai Thilagam, V.P. Karthik, R. Gnanasambandan, C. Sowmya

“…Tamoxifen nanoemulgels and microneedle arrays with resveratrol further enhanced localized delivery, These therapies have gained patient acceptance due to their non-invasive nature, lack of gastrointestinal side effects, ease of application, and favourable safety and therapeutic profiles and setting a new benchmark for innovative and patient-friendly treatments. This review summarizes the findings from various studies, highlighting the benefits and limitations of topical therapies. …”
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The Effects of Three Methods of Luteal Phase Support on Pregnancy Outcomes in Poor Ovarian Responders: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Tahereh Madani, Arezoo Arabipoor, Fariba Ramezanali, Shabnam Khodabakhshi, Zahra Zolfaghary

“…Wesuggest this effective method, which is easier and more patient-friendly (registration number: NCT02798653).…”
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Encapsulation of Hydrogen Peroxide in PVA/PVP Hydrogels for Medical Applications by Natalie Mounayer, Sivan Shoshani, Elena Afrimzon, Taly Iline-Vul, Moris Topaz, Ehud Banin, Shlomo Margel

“…The resulting hydrogels serve as environmentally friendly bio-based polymer blends, broadening their applications in medical and industrial products. …”
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’[We] learned how to speak with love’: a qualitative exploration of accredited social health activist (ASHA) community health worker experiences of the Mobile Academy refresher tra... by Amnesty Elizabeth LeFevre, Kerry Scott, Sara Chamberlain, Osama Ummer, Manjula Sharma, Dipanwita Gharai, Bibha Mishra, Namrata Choudhury

“…After applying a priori codes to the transcripts, we identified emergent themes and grouped them according to our CHW mLearning framework.Results ASHAs reported enjoying Mobile Academy, specifically praising its friendly tone and the ability to repeat content. They, and higher level health systems actors, conceived it to primarily be a test not a training. …”
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Analysis of Fine Needle Non Aspiration Cytology for the Diagnosis of Cervical Lymph Node Tuberculosis: A Cross-sectional Study by S Rajesh Kumar Jain, Samta, RK Divya, V Abhirami

“…., fine needle sampling without aspiration, is relatively painless, less traumatic and more patient-friendly compared to FNAC. Although FNNAC is easy to perform, it is not routinely practiced. …”
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Health-related dimensions of fishers for sustainable commercial fisheries in the Atlantic Gulf of Guinea: Ecological and social assessments by Isa Oalekan Elegbede, Saud. M Al Jufaili, Toheeb Lekan Jolaosho, Babalola Tesleem, Awe Folalu Adekunle, Olarinmoye Oluwatosin Modupe, Salisu Monsuru Adekunle, Adedeji-Adenola Halimat

“…Data were gathered from experienced employees of Friend of the Sea (FOS) certified and non-certified (Business-as-Usual, BAU) industrial fisheries through questionnaires, complemented by semi-structured interviews with selected key informants. …”
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Documentation of ethnoveterinary knowledge and alternative practices for cattle tick control in Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Province, South Africa by Confidence Semakane Phaahla, Jeremiah Leshweni Shai, Vincent Maduna, Resoketswe Charlotte Moropeng, Solomon Ramagoai Magano

“…Cissus quadrangularis was the most frequently cited species, which was widely distributed throughout the district.ConclusionIn addition, these results are framed within the larger context of sustainability, promoting eco-friendly cattle farming practices in Sekhukhune District while reducing reliance on conventional acaricides. …”
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MultiTax-human: an extensive and high-resolution human-related full-length 16S rRNA reference database and taxonomy by Zhiwei Bao, Bin Zhang, Jianhua Yao, Ming D. Li

“…Additionally, the database is equipped with a user-friendly web interface for easy querying and data exploration. …”
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How Marine Megabenthos Fauna Responds to River Discharge and Artificial Flood in Large River Estuary by Debin Sun, Qinglu Fu, Jiao Wang, Linlin Chen, Jing Chen, Yilin Wang, Baoquan Li

“…On the whole, the artificial flood reshaped the geographical distribution of megabenthic fauna in the estuarine area within 20 days, mainly as a result of the dramatic changes in seawater salinity and nutrient structure caused by flow pulse. An eco‐friendly discharge management of the Yellow River is needed to mitigate the impact.…”
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Ecdysone receptor strongly influences larval–pupal–adult transition and melanization in Tuta absoluta by Xiaodi Wang, Jiajia Wu, Jianyang Guo, Nianwan Yang, Fanghao Wan, Zhichuang Lü, Wanxue Liu

“…The results of this study suggest that TaEcR may be a candidate factor for developing environmentally-friendly RNAi pesticides that have practical value in field control.…”
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