Synthesis and Characterization of ZnO-Nanocomposites by Utilizing Aloe Vera Leaf Gel and Extract of Terminalia arjuna Nuts and Exploring Their Antibacterial Potency by Amara Dar, Rabia Rehman, Warda Zaheer, Umer Shafique, Jamil Anwar

“…Use of plant extract in the synthesis of nanocomposites produces relatively less toxic and environment-friendly materials. The present study deals with the synthesis of zinc oxide nanocomposite using gel from leaves of Aloe vera (black Aloe vera (BAV) and white Aloe vera (WAV)) and extract from powder of nuts of Terminalia arjuna. …”
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Assessing the Effect of Hand Crushed, Machine Crushed and River Coarse Aggregates on Concrete Properties. by Agaba, Derick

“…The findings of this research could have significant implications for the construction industry, potentially leading to more cost-effective and environmentally friendly practices. The study's methodology, results, and conclusions will contribute valuable insights into the optimization of concrete mix designs for various construction applications.…”
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Evaluation of Two Different Solvents for Azolla pinnata Extracts on Chemical Compositions and Larvicidal Activity against Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) by Rajiv Ravi, Nor Shaida Husna Zulkrnin, Nurul Nadiah Rozhan, Nik Raihan Nik Yusoff, Mohd Sukhairi Mat Rasat, Muhammad Iqbal Ahmad, Zulhazman Hamzah, Intan H. Ishak, Mohamad Faiz Mohd Amin

“…In conclusion, A. pinnata plant bioactive molecules are efficient and could be developed as an eco-friendly, “go-green” approach for mosquitoes' larvicidal control programs. …”
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Optimizing plant density to improve the soil microenvironment and enhance crop productivity in cotton/cumin intercropping systems by Humei Zhang, Humei Zhang, Liwen Tian, Xianzhe Hao, Nannan Li, Xiaojuan Shi, Feng Shi, Yu Tian, Wenbo Wang, Honghai Luo

“…This model can be used as an agroecologically friendly and sustainable planting model.…”
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Removal of direct navy blue dye from aqueous solutions using banana peels by F. Fuentes Gandara, I. Piñeres Ariza, A. Zambrano Arevalo, G. Castellar Ortega, C. Herrera Herrera, S. Castro Muñoz, G. Peluffo Foliaco, J. Pinedo-Hernández

“…To address this issue, biochar is frequently used as a sustainable and environmentally friendly material for removing chemical contaminants during wastewater treatment. …”
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Factors Affecting Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia and Their Relationship with Anxiety and Depression by Zeng G, Liang R, Xiao L, Cao W, Zhou W, Wang W, Liu C, Zhou H, Shi X, Chen B, Chen W

“…Negative symptoms, depression, and anxiety were assessed using the SANS, HAMD, and HAMA scales, respectively.Results: Multiple regression analysis indicated that familial support (β = − 1.285, P = 0.005), friend support (β = − 0.797, P = 0.032), sleep quality (β = 2.307, P < 0.001), anxiety (β = 0.264, P = 0.004), and depression (β = 0.324, P = 0.007) were the main factors influencing negative symptoms. …”
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A User-Centered Design Approach for a Screening App for People With Cognitive Impairment (digiDEM-SCREEN): Development and Usability Study by Michael Zeiler, Nikolas Dietzel, Fabian Haug, Julian Haug, Klaus Kammerer, Rüdiger Pryss, Peter Heuschmann, Elmar Graessel, Peter L Kolominsky-Rabas, Hans-Ulrich Prokosch

“…In order to make the app user-friendly, feedback from potential future end users is crucial during this development process. …”
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Quantitative Analysis of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Soils: Comparison between Reflectance Spectroscopy and Solvent Extraction by 3 Certified Laboratories by Guy Schwartz, Eyal Ben-Dor, Gil Eshel

“…Reflectance spectroscopy method was found be as good as the commercial laboratories in terms of accuracy and could be a viable field-screening tool that is rapid, environmental friendly, and cost effective.…”
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The Vision of State and Social Life in the Normative Models of Environmental Awareness by Wojciech Trempała

“…In particular, it presents their attitudes toward the political system in the face of the environmental crisis, their opinions on modern technology, and their visions of an environmentally friendly social life. While the vast majority of the authors share the conviction that it is necessary to limit consumption, combat the domination of the destructive technosphere that alienates man from the environment, and base environmental policy on the needs of local communities, they often strongly differ in their visions of social life. …”
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Graphene Oxide as a Nanocarrier for Controlled Loading and Targeted Delivery of Typhonium giganteum Drugs by Xiaohua Gu, Rui Cao, Fu Li, Yan Li, Hongge Jia, Hui Yu

“…In addition, the PBC/PLA/GO nanofibers degrade in physiological and natural environments, which is an important feature when engineering tissues and environment-friendly materials.…”
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Systematic review of question answering over knowledge bases by Arnaldo Pereira, Alina Trifan, Rui Pedro Lopes, José Luís Oliveira

“…Several proposals to overcome this difficulty have suggested using question answering (QA) systems to provide user‐friendly interfaces and allow natural language use. …”
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Sustainability Literacy of Older People in Retirement Villages by Bo Xia, Jian Zuo, Martin Skitmore, Laurie Buys, Xin Hu

“…Most of residents recognized the importance of environment protection and would like to lead a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. In addition, the majority were willing to pay higher prices for a living environment with sustainable features. …”
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Microbial diversity and food safety in duck meat preservation: effects of nanoemulsion nutmeg seed extract with focus on proteobacteria and lactococcus by Supamri Supamri, Lilik Eka Radiati, Agus Susilo

“…This study develops effective natural extract nanoemulsions as an eco-friendly preservation technology with significant potential to extend meat shelf life while ensuring safety and sustainability.…”
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Green Synthesis of Fluorescent Ag Nanoclusters for Detecting Cu2+ Ions and Its “Switch-On” Sensing Application for GSH by Yunpeng Shang, Hui Gao, Lei Li, Chaoqun Ma, Jiao Gu, Chun Zhu, Zichen Yang, Chengwei Wang, Ye Zhang, Guoqing Chen

“…The synthesis process was rapid, facile, and environmentally friendly. Under 356 nm excitation, the as-prepared Ag NCs exhibited the blue fluorescence, and the fluorescence emission peak was located at 440 nm. …”
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Limiting the Carbon Footprint of an Enterprise: Calculation Methods and Solutions by Svetlana Ivanova, Elena Zhidkova, Alexander Prosekov

“…There are many points of contact between consumers and producers of goods and services that allow to jointly solve the global problem of the carbon footprint and work to create a sustainable and environmentally friendly planet. Existing changes are already having a significant impact on our world and will have even more serious consequences in the future if each of us, both consumer and producer, does nothing to reduce carbon emissions. …”
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Enhancing classification efficiency in capsule networks through windowed routing: tackling gradient vanishing, dynamic routing, and computational complexity challenges by Gangqi Chen, Zhaoyong Mao, Junge Shen, Dongdong Hou

“…In addition, a novel gradient-friendly network structure is developed to facilitate the extraction of complex features with deeper networks. …”
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Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from the Extracts of Fruit Peel of Citrus tangerina, Citrus sinensis, and Citrus limon for Antibacterial Activities by Moira Carmalita Dharsika Niluxsshun, Koneswaran Masilamani, Umaramani Mathiventhan

“…Here, a nontoxic, eco-friendly, and cost-effective method has been established for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles using extracts of lemon peel (Citrus limon), green orange peel (Citrus sinensis), and orange peel (Citrus tangerina). …”
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Mechanical Properties and Flame Retardancy of Epoxy Resin/Nanoclay/Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites by Tuan Anh Nguyen, Quang Tung Nguyen, Trong Phuc Bach

“…These fillers can produce environmental friendly products with high thermal and mechanical properties.…”
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Effect of Pozzolanic Cement Exposure in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) by Şevki Kayış, Mert Minaz, Akif Er

“…Future studies should focus on developing cement with environmentally friendly materials that will not affect the pH level of water.…”
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Brush-Painting and Photonic Sintering of Copper Oxide and Silver Inks on Wood and Cardboard Substrates to Form Antennas for UHF RFID Tags by Erja Sipilä, Johanna Virkki, Jianhua Wang, Lauri Sydänheimo, Leena Ukkonen

“…The need to integrate electronics into environmentally friendly components and structures increases dramatically together with the increasing popularity of the Internet of Things. …”
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