Long-term impact of tillage on microbial communities of an Eastern European Chernozem by Horia Domnariu, Kristin M. Trippe, Florina Botez, Elena Partal, Carmen Postolache

“…Results showed that conservation practices, especially NT, increased total, active and microbial biomass carbon. The effects on diversity measured through amplicon sequencing were greater for prokaryotes than for fungi. …”
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Identification of Loss Factor of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Based on Complex Modulus Method by Hui Li, Yi Niu, Chao Mu, Bangchun Wen

“…Next, the identification procedure of loss factor of such composite material is summarized, and the corresponding identification procedure is realized based on self-designed MATLAB program. Finally, TC300 carbon/epoxy composite plate is taken as an example to carry out a case study, and its loss factors along the longitudinal, transverse, and shear direction are identified by the complex modulus method. …”
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Embodied time travel in VR: from witnessing climate change to action for prevention by Yuke Pi, Xueni Pan, Mel Slater, Justyna Świdrak, Justyna Świdrak

“…The evidence suggests that there is an effect of the scenario on the carbon footprint response, even 6 weeks after the VR exposure, irrespective of condition. …”
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Experimental Study on FRP-to-Concrete Bonded Joints with FRP Sheet Anchor System by Weiwen Li, Wei Liu, Xu Yang, Feng Xing

“…Therefore, the main objective of this study is analyzing the effect of the carbon FRP (CFRP) sheet-anchor system on the bonding behavior of the CFRP-concrete interface, particularly the effect of the width and stiffness of the CFRP sheet-anchor system. …”
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A Nanotechnology Enhancement to Moore's Law by Jerry Wu, Yin-Lin Shen, Kitt Reinhardt, Harold Szu, Boqun Dong

“…We shall consider the limitation of phonon engineering fundamental information unit “Qubyte” in quantum computing, Nano/Micro Electrical Mechanical System (NEMS), Carbon Nanotubes, single-layer Graphenes, single-strip Nano-Ribbons, and so forth.…”
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Evaluation of MWCNT Particles-Reinforced Magnesium Composite for Mechanical and Catalytic Applications by T. Sathish, Vinayagam Mohanavel, Palanivel Velmurugan, Saleh Alfarraj, Sami Al Obaid, Shanmugam Sureshkumar, J. Isaac Joshua Ramesh Lalvani

“…This work is intended to develop the magnesium hybrid matrix with the dispersion of boron carbide (B4C) and multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). Hybrid magnesium composites are prepared, although the powder metallurgy route considers different process parameters. …”
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Divergent responses of plant multi-element coupling to nitrogen and phosphorus addition in a meadow steppe by Yang Yang, Meini Jin, Jushan Liu

“…However, our understanding of elemental stoichiometry and coupling in response to global changes remains primarily limited to plant carbon: nitrogen: phosphorus (C: N: P). Here, we assessed the responses of 11 elements in plants from different functional groups to global changes. …”
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Carboxyhemoglobin Does Not Predict the Need of Mechanical Ventilation and Prognosis during COPD Exacerbation by Shimon Izhakian, Eitan Harper, Oleg Gorelik, Assaf Frajman, Ori Mekiten, Adina Bar-Chaim, Mordechai Reuven Kramer

“…Carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) is a complex formed by the binding of carbon monoxide to hemoglobin in blood. Higher COHb levels have been associated with poor prognosis in a variety of pulmonary disorders. …”
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Magnetic MXene/g-C3N4 nano catalyst for photocatalytic degradation of clindamycin contaminate in wastewater by Hadeel A. Abbas, Khalid K. Abbas, Ahmed M.H. Abdulkadhim Al-Ghaban

“…After 120 min of sunlight exposure, the g-C3N4/MXene magnetic catalyst showed a superior reduction of 92 % of clindamycin in real wastewater. High organic carbon removal of > 38 % was also observed after the 2 h period. …”
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Enhancing Biocide Safety of Milk Using Biosensors Based on Cholinesterase Inhibition by Lynn Mouawad, Georges Istamboulie, Gaëlle Catanante, Thierry Noguer

“…Acetylcholinesterase from <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> (DM AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase from horse serum (BChE) were immobilized by entrapment in a photocrosslinkable polymer on the surface of carbon screen-printed electrodes. Preliminary tests conducted in phosphate buffer showed limits of detection (LODs) of 0.26 µM for BAC using the BChE-based sensor and 0.04 µM for DDAC using the DM AChE sensor. …”
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No stone technology: Revolutionizing denim wash for sustainable fashion by Nahid-Ull-islam, Maruf Hasan Shah, Akter Mahmuda, Shahidul Islam Sakib, Kamrul Hassan Chowdhury

“…This paper's primary goals are to examine water consumption and carbon footprint utilizing the no-stone approach and the ETP value for sustainability evaluation. …”
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Towards inclusive and sustainable strategies in smart cities: A comparative analysis of Zurich, Oslo, and Copenhagen by Oluwadamilola A. Oyadeyi, Olajide O. Oyadeyi

“…The study reveals that smart mobility and waste-to-energy systems drive Zurich’s strengths in urban densification and public transportation, Oslo’s leadership in renewable energy and electric mobility, and Copenhagen’s ambitious carbon–neutral initiatives. Despite these achievements, challenges such as high implementation costs, slow technological adoption, and social equity issues persist, emphasising the complexity of achieving inclusive and sustainable urban evolution. …”
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Fuzzy multi-objective optimization model to design a sustainable closed-loop manufacturing system by Sajida Kousar, Asma Alvi, Nasreen Kausar, Harish Garg, Seifedine Kadry, Jungeun Kim

“…To promote fuel (energy) savings and a reduction in the amount of carbon dioxide CO2 emissions in several enterprises, actions have been taken based on the concepts described. …”
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Assessing the effectiveness of cover crops on ecosystem services: a review of the benefits, challenges, and trade-offs by Maryam Yousefi, Anne Dray, Jaboury Ghazoul

“…Our findings highlight that compared to monocropping, in general, cover cropping enhances soil biodiversity and nutrient cycling, prevents runoff and Nitrogen leaching, improves soil physical properties and carbon sequestration over the long term, and suppresses pests and weeds. …”
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The role of polysaccharide-based biodegradable soft polymers in the healthcare sector by Zia Ullah Arif

“…Additionally, the utilization of polysaccharides in the biomedical sector aligns with principles of nature, contributing to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions and supporting the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.…”
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Prospects of green economy as a new paradigm of development by A. A. Pakina, V. A. Gorbanyov

“…Today, national environmental management strategies are based on the transition to a resource-efficient low-carbon economy, and contribute a lot to the search for opportunities for the practical implementation of this concept.…”
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ENERGY ABSORPTION ANALYSIS OF FILAMENT-WOUND CFRP/AL HYBRID THIN-WALLED CIRCULAR TUBE UNDER AXIALLY CRUSHING by DONG BoYan, MA QiHua, YAO Yuan, HU PeiYuan, SUN ZeYu

“…Combined simulation and test to investigate the collapse failure mode and energy absorption characteristics of wingding carbon fiber reinforced composite（CFRP[± 45°/90°]）/Al hybrid thin-walled circular tube under quasi-static axial compression load. …”
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Optimal control strategies for energy storage systems for HUB substation considering multiple distribution networks by Sungwoo Kang, Seungmin Jung, Dongwon Lee, Gilsoo Jang

“…Abstract With the global consensus to achieve carbon neutral goals, power systems are experiencing a rapid increase in renewable energy sources and energy storage systems (ESS). …”
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Assessment of Physicochemical Properties and Heavy Metals in Borehole Water Used For Drinking In Okada Town, Edo State, Nigeria by W.A. Raji, C.E. Anih, P.O. Obeta

“…Ten water samples labeled A-J were collected from boreholes at different locations in Okada community and subjected to laboratory test to determine the pH, biological oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD),  dissolved oxygen (DO), hardness, turbidity, total organic carbon, total dissolved solids, electrical conductivity, and concentration of phosphates, nitrates, lead, sodium, calcium and chloride. …”
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A Multiplier-Less Discrete Cosine Transform Architecture Using a Majority Logic-Based Approximate Full Adder by Elham Esmaeili, Farshad Pesaran, Nabiollah Shiri

“…The ML-based proposed FA works at low power, small delay, and low power-delay-product (PDP). The carbon nanotube field-effect transistor (CNTFET) technology lowers the FA power, while the gate diffusion input (GDI) technique is used as the main technique. …”
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