Frugal method for extracting DNA from saliva suitable for low-budget labs and usable in PCR assays by Kamar Shayah, Joseph Shenekji, Lana Karnoub, Sana Wohbeh, Hagar Hamsho

“…The suggested frugal method relies on providing a new solution for extracting DNA from human saliva without the need for enzymes or high grade reagents or columns, which makes suitable for low budget laboratories in developing countries to manufacture it locally, it uses a phase separation with technical skills to extract the DNA from the saliva achieving safety by not using hazardous reagents, and it is a sustainable eco-friendly method that gives decent yield of good quality DNA in ~20 minutes to be used in PCR applications with a cost that is estimated to be 10 times cheaper than current used methods.…”
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Battery Energy Forecasting in Electric Vehicle Using Deep Residual Neural Network by Mohamad Reda A. Refaai, Jyothilal Nayak Bharothu, T. V. V. Pavan Kumar, Chodagam Srinivas, M. Sudhakar, Anirudh Bhowmick

“…In the recent decade, it is possible to use electric vehicles in a safe, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly manner, but only if accurate and trustworthy state parameter predictions are produced prior to their disposal. …”
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Preliminary reduction of chromium ore using Si sludge generated in silicon wafer manufacturing process by Jung W.-G., Back G.-S., Johra F.T., Kim J.-H., Chang Y.-C., Yoo S.-J.

“…In order to promote the recycling of by-product from Si wafer manufacturing process and to develop environment-friend and low cost process for ferrochrome alloy production, a basic study was performed on the preliminary reduction reaction between chromium ore and the Si sludge, comprised of SiC and Si particles, which is recovered from the Si wafer manufacturing process for the semiconductor and solar cell industries. …”
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Stabilizing rammed earth using xanthan gum or animal glue as bio-binder by Ahmed Abdelaal, Jiaming Ma, Mohamed Gomaa, Filippo Giustozzi, Yi Min Xie

“…The findings from this research demonstrate that XG and AG have the potential to be viable alternatives to mainstream RE construction methods, paving the way for advancing environmentally friendly RE construction.…”
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Nanoscaled Electrocatalytic Optically Modulated ZnO Nanoparticles through Green Process of Punica granatum L. and Their Antibacterial Activities by Xolile Fuku, Abdoulaye Diallo, Malik Maaza

“…The use of plant systems has been deemed a green route and a dependable method for nanoparticle biosynthesis, owing to its environmental friendly nature. The present work demonstrates the bioreductive green synthesis of nanosized zinc oxide (ZnO) using peel extracts of pomegranate. …”
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Compression Behavior of Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Tube-Confined Coconut Fiber-Reinforced Concrete by Yang Lv, Xueqian Wu, Yuhao Zhu, Xiao Liang, Quanxi Cheng, Mengran Gao

“…In addition, in combination with the environmentally friendly coconut fiber, it can contribute to sustainable construction materials. …”
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Analysis of parameter sensitivity and rainfall protection of vegetated concrete slab wall design on ecological slope by Kunrong Rao, Yiyan Liang, Wencan Jiao, Zhaojian Hu, Xiaofei Liu, Zhen Huang

“…This study provides new ideas for resource recycling and the environmentally friendly ecological protection of slopes.…”
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Phytosynthesized Nanoparticles as Novel Antifungal Agent for Sustainable Agriculture: A Mechanistic Approach, Current Advances, and Future Directions by Javeria Parveen, Tahira Sultana, Abeer Kazmi, Khafsa Malik, Abd Ullah, Amir Ali, Bushra Qayyum, Naveed Iqbal Raja, Zia-ur-Rehman Mashwani, Saif Ur Rehman

“…Nanotechnology provides an inexpensive, environmentally friendly, and alternative effective monitoring of agricultural fungal pathogens. …”
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A review on properties of bamboo fiber polymer composites and bamboo/glass fiber/nanoclay hybrid composites by Syed Mansoor Ahmad, M C Gowrishankar, Manjunath Shettar

“…Bamboo fiber-reinforced composites have emerged as environmentally friendly, plentiful, and high-mechanical-performance materials used in recent years. …”
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A Sustainable Approach to Glucose Biosensors: Utilizing Coconut Shell Activated Carbon and NiCaFe₂O₄ Nanoparticles by Fatoni Amin, Hutama David, Hermawan Dadan, Samanman Saluma, Dwi Anggraeni Mekar

“…This sustainable biosensor demonstrated high sensitivity and potential for low- cost, eco-friendly glucose monitoring applications.…”
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Chemical Composition of Liquid Smoke from Mangrove Leaves: Potential Aphrodisiac Effects and Implications for Coastal Ecosystem Sustainability by Ratnani Rita D., Mulangsri Dewi A. K., Muhyi Ahmad, Meilani Dwi, Muhaimin Wahid, Arifan Fahmi, Steven Soen, Arianti Forita D.

“…This study can support the development of environmentally friendly and economically viable coastal resources, contributing to both ecosystem preservation and local economic growth.…”
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Oil drop face mask for sinus relief by Nur Hanisah Razali, Faten Elina Kamaruddin, Ainol Mardhiyah Rahmat, Nur Rifhan A. Rahim, Siti Noorhaslina Abd Halim, Hafizuddin Md Dali, Muhammad Haris Naqiuddin Muda

“…Malaysia Statista reports that each person is expected to use 0.21 pieces of face mask in the year 2024 and is expected to be virus-killing, eco-friendly, and reusable. Through the idea and innovation of face masks, this study innovates sinus relief face masks. …”
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A systematic review of portable technologies for the early assessment of motor development in infants by Weiyang Deng, Megan K. O’Brien, Rachel A. Andersen, Richa Rai, Erin Jones, Arun Jayaraman

“…Additional research and demographic diversity are needed to develop fully automated, robust, and user-friendly tools. Registration & Protocol OSF Registries https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/R6JAE .…”
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Microbial biogeography along a 2578 km transect on the East Antarctic Plateau by Victor Parro, María Ángeles Lezcano, Mercedes Moreno-Paz, Alfonso F. Davila, Armando Azua-Bustos, Miriam García-Villadangos, Jacek Wierzchos, Miguel Ángel Fernández-Martínez, Ramón Larramendi, Hilo Moreno, Ignacio Oficialdegui, Manuel Olivera, Miguel Redondo-Nieto, Pedro Mustieles-del-Ser, Mariusz Potocki, Paul Andrew Mayewski, Sergi González-Herrero, Ana Justel, Antonio Quesada

“…Here, we show the diversity and distribution of microorganisms in air (1.5 m height) and snow/ice down to 4 m depth at three distant latitudes along a 2578 km transect on the East Antarctic Plateau on board an environmentally friendly, mobile platform. Results demonstrate the widespread distribution of microorganisms in the ice down to at least 4 m depth. …”
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Machine Learning-Driven Resilient Modulus Prediction for Flexible Pavements Across Mountainous and Other Regions by Rauf Ayesha, Asif Usama, Javed Muhammad Faisal

“…Accurate estimation of the elastic modulus (Mr) in the com- pacted subgrade soil is essential for the design of flexible pavement systems that are both reliable and environmentally friendly. Mr significantly affects the structural integrity of the pavement, especially in hilly areas with varying loads and climatic conditions. …”
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Overcoming challenges to integration of oral health into geriatric primary care by Alberto Enrique Varela, Donna Baluchi, Timothy W. Farrell, José E. Rodríguez

“…The Age-Friendly Health System movement has been a unifying factor in caring for older adults at the University of Utah Health. …”
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Recent catalytic advances in the production of adipic acid and its esters from bio-based C6 molecules and carbon dioxide by Dinesh Kumar Mishra, Cong Chien Truong, Yeongin Jo, Young-Woong Suh

“…Here, we review the eco-friendly valorization of renewable bio-based C6 molecules, such as 5-hydroxymethylfurfural derivatives (e.g. 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid, 2,5-tetrahydrofuran dicarboxylic acid, and 1,6-hexanediol), sugar acid derivatives (i.e. d-glucaric acid, d-glucarate-6,3-lactone esters, glucarodilactone, mucic acid, and muconic acid), and CO2 into AA and its esters through a wide assortment of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. …”
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Policy recommendations for community empowerment in climate change adaptation: A study of the Go Green Pandawara Group campaign in Support of SDG 13 Climate Action by Harmono Fendi, Nurhamzah Fachrizal

“…The study results show that the Go Green campaign by the Pandawara Group successfully encouraged active community participation in various environmentally friendly programs. However, there are challenges to the program's sustainability, particularly related to long-term commitment and more robust policy support from the government. …”
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Domestic Organic Waste: A Potential Source to Produce the Energy via a Single-Chamber Microbial Fuel Cell by Amira Suriaty Yaakop, Akil Ahmad, Fida Hussain, Sang-Eun Oh, Mohammed B. Alshammari, Raju Chauhan

“…Microbial fuel cell (MFC) is a method that is both effective and environmentally friendly for producing renewable electricity. Several studies have shown that one of the major challenges is the generation of electrons as a result of poor exploitation of organic substrates. …”
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Alkyl polyglucoside vs. ethoxylated surfactant-based microemulsions as vehicles for two poorly water-soluble drugs: physicochemical characterization and in vivo skin performance by Pajić Nataša Z. Bubić, Todosijević Marija N., Vuleta Gordana M., Cekić Nebojša D., Dobričić Vladimir D., Vučen Sonja R., Čalija Bojan R., Lukić Milica Ž., Ilić Tanja M., Savić Snežana D.

“…Two types of biocompatible surfactants were evaluated for their capability to formulate skin-friendly/non-irritant microemulsions as vehicles for two poorly water-soluble model drugs differing in properties and concentrations: alkyl polyglucosides (decyl glucoside and caprylyl/capryl glucoside) and ethoxylated surfactants (glycereth-7-caprylate/ caprate and polysorbate 80). …”
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