Aspergilli Response to Benzalkonium Chloride and Novel-Synthesized Fullerenol/Benzalkonium Chloride Nanocomposite by Nikola Unković, Milica Ljaljević Grbić, Miloš Stupar, Jelena Vukojević, Vesna Janković, Danica Jović, Aleksandar Djordjević

“…A comprehensive comparative analysis of antifungal potential of benzalkonium chloride and newly synthesized fullerenol/benzalkonium chloride nanocomposite was conducted to assess the possible impact of carbon-based nanocarrier on antimicrobial properties of the commonly used biocide. …”
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Energy-Saving Metro Train Timetable Optimization Method Based on a Dynamic Passenger Flow Distribution by Jingshuang Li, Fuquan Pan, Hailiang Tang, Sen Tong, Lixia Zhang, Xinguang Li, Xiaoxia Yang

“…The operation of metro trains with a focus on energy savings can effectively reduce operating costs and carbon emissions. Reducing traction energy consumption and increasing the utilization efficiency of regenerative braking energy are two important energy-saving approaches that are closely related to the metro train interstation running strategy and timetable. …”
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Acid-Base Status Disturbances in Patients on Chronic Hemodialysis at High Altitudes by Javier Enrique Cely, Oscar G. Rocha, María J. Vargas, Rafael M. Sanabria, Leyder Corzo, Roberto E. D'Achiardi, Eduardo A. Zúñiga

“…When comparing pre- and postdialysis blood gas analysis, higher postdialysis levels of pH (7,41 versus 7,50, p<0,01), bicarbonate (21,7mmol/L versus 25,4mmol/L, p<0,01), and base excess (-2,8 versus 2,4, p<0,01) were reported, with lower levels of partial pressure of carbon dioxide (34,9 mmHg versus 32,5 mmHg, p<0,01). …”
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Modelling for deriving management plan for production and environment of marine fish cage farm by Woo Sung Jung, Sok Jin Hong, Sang Pil Yoon, Dae In Lee, Won Chan Lee, Dong Myung Kim

“…Additionally, spatial and temporal reproducibility of water quality and sediment parameters, including total organic carbon and sedimentation rate, were satisfactory. …”
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Optimization of Medium Composition and Fluidized Bed Drying Conditions for Efficient Production of Dry Yeast by Hyun-Jin Kang, Hwan Hee Yu, Chang-Won Cho, Young Kyung Rhee, Tae-Wan Kim, Young-Wook Chin

“…Muscovado and corn steep liquor were used as the carbon and nitrogen sources, respectively, and their optimal concentrations were identified using response surface methodology for efficient cultivation of <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> ReY4-7 isolated from <i>nuruk</i>. …”
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Occupational noise-induced hearing loss in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yong Hu, Jiena Zhou, Zhihao Shi, Lifang Zhou, Meibian Zhang

“…Coexposure to noise and chemicals such as organic solvents, welding fumes, carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide led to greater HFNIHL than noise exposure alone (overall weighted OR=2.36). …”
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Implications of the Improvement in Atmospheric Fine Particles: A Case Study of COVID-19 Pandemic in Northern Taiwan by Chuan-Hsiu Huang, Yi-Ru Ko, Tzu-Chi Lin, Yu-Hsiang Cheng, Yu-Cheng Chen, Yu-Chieh Ting

“…Nonetheless, organic matter (OM) and elemental carbon (EC) simply decreased by 36% and 13%, which caused the chemical composition of PM2.5 to change so that the carbonaceous matter in PM2.5 dominated instead of the inorganic ions. …”
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Climate Change Impact on Cereal Production in Northern Africa: A Comprehensive Modeling and Control Approach by Sabrina De Nardi, Claudio Carnevale, Sara Raccagni, Lucia Sangiorgi

“…North Africa is an ideal case study since it is highly susceptible to the impacts of climate change, despite contributing only 1.76% of global carbon emissions in 2022. The region faces significant risks from increased aridity and heat, threatening agriculture, ecosystems, and socio-economic stability. …”
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Proinflammatory Effects of Diesel Exhaust Nanoparticles on Scleroderma Skin Cells by A. Mastrofrancesco, M. Alfè, E. Rosato, V. Gargiulo, C. Beatrice, G. Di Blasio, B. Zhang, D. S. Su, M. Picardo, S. Fiorito

“…We aimed to verify whether environmental pollution from diesel engine exhaust nanoparticulate (DEP) of actually operating vehicles could play a role in the development of a rare immune-mediated disease, systemic sclerosis (SSc), in which the pathogenetic role of environment has been highlighted. The effects of carbon-based nanoparticulate collected at the exhaust of newer (Euro 5) and older (Euro 4) diesel engines on SSc skin keratinocytes and fibroblasts were evaluated in vitro by assessing the mRNA expression of inflammatory cytokines (IL-1α, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α) and fibroblast chemical mediators (metalloproteases 2, 3, 7, 9, and 12; collagen types I and III; VEGF). …”
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Optimal Adaptation Period for Metabolic Cage Experiments in Mice at Different Developmental Stages by TAN He, YANG Xiaohui, ZHANG Daxiu, WANG Guicheng

“…M1 mice had higher oxygen consumption, carbon dioxide production, and energy expenditure, as well as a lower respiratory quotient (all P<0.001), indicating that they mainly relied on fat as an energy source. …”
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The third dimension of alpine plant leaf traits is related to cold-tolerance by Yuan Wang, Ji Suonan, Kun Liu, Yanni Gao, Sihao Zhu, Qian Liu, Ning Zhao

“…The majority of variations in 12 leaf traits of alpine plants were captured by three trait axes, in which leaf carbon (LCC) and NSC (including leaf starch; LSC and leaf soluble sugars; LSS) were clustered in a new dimension (PC3) beyond leaf size and structure, and resource economics. …”
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The usage of personalized scheme of fentanyl administration during coronary artery stenting by D.О. Dziuba

“…The usage of a personalized scheme of fentanyl administration for stenting of the coronary arteries, compared to the standard sedation using combination of diazepam and fentanyl, was accompanied by better indicators of intraoperative blood saturation with oxygen and carbon dioxide (respectively (103.67 ± 22.05) and (39.64 ± 6.85) mm Hg in group 1, (105.70 ± 31.64) and (37.68 ± 7.11) in group 2 and (109.42 ± 34.36) and (36.25 ± 6.52) mm Hg in patients of the 3rd group), lower blood pressure after surgery ((127.85 ± 9.87)/(79.64 ± 8.62) mm Hg in patients of group 1, (129.48 ± 8.73)/(81.05 ± 7.92) mm Hg in group 2 and (131.15 ± 10.64)/(82.68 ± 9.72) mm Hg in group 3), lower level of stress markers (blood cortisol during surgery in patients of the 1st group (8.83 ± 4.58) mmol/L, in patients of the 2nd group – (7.73 ± 2.79) mmol/L, in patients of the 3rd group – (7.55 ± 4.35) mmol/L), as well as lower frequency of detecting episodes of perioperative pain of various origins. …”
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The Association of Non-Dipterocarps (Fagaceae) with Mycorrhizae in Elevated CO2 Condition in Tekam Forest Reserve, Pahang by Mustafa Bakray Nur Aqilah, Azmi Nuralisya Amirah, Jamar Nurul Hidayah, Kin Thi Bee, Mansor Patahayah, Mohti Azian, Zohari Ahmad Fitri, Mohd Said Mohd Nizam

“…The gradual rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels has indirectly impacted the structure of belowground communities, including arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) associated with Fagaceae saplings in Southeast Asia’s tropical rainforests. …”
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Spatial-temporal pattern and driving mechanism of urban land use eco-efficiency in mountainous counties based on multi-source data: a case study of Zhejiang province, China by Li Fan, Lindong Ma, Lindong Ma, Zhongwei Huang

“…Concurrently, it is imperative to capitalize on the region’s inherent economic strengths and to foster a low-carbon, environmentally sustainable economic model.…”
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Smaller sizes of polyethylene terephthalate microplastics mainly stimulate heterotrophic N2O production in aerobic granular sludge systems by Yingrui Liu, Yanying He, Qian Lu, Tingting Zhu, Yufen Wang, Yindong Tong, Yingxin Zhao, Bing-Jie Ni, Yiwen Liu

“…In this study, the effects of PET MPs with two common particle sizes of effluent from WWTPs (0.1 and 0.5 mm) on N2O turnovers, production pathways and N2O-sink capability were systematically disclosed in AGS systems by a series of biochemical tests and molecular biological means to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality. The results indicated that 0.1 mm PET MPs could more significantly stimulate N2O production in AGS systems by inhibiting denitrifying metabolism, compared with control and 0.5 mm PET MPs systems. …”
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A novel hybrid system consisting of direct ammonia solid oxide fuel cell, gas turbine and dual-loop organic rankine cycle (DA-SOFC-GT-ORC): Multi-objective optimization and perform... by Weihua Cai, Hao Zhang, Xunjian Che, Zhongnong Zhang, Qian Li, Benan Cai, Kexin Liu

“…Ammonia is a hydrogen carrier that emits no carbon and benefits from a well-established infrastructure for production, storage, and transport, making it an increasingly favored clean fuel. …”
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Green hydrogen in the iron and steel industry increases resilience against shocks in energy prices by Nicola Leuratti, Giacomo Marangoni, Laurent Drouet, Linda M Kamp, Jan Kwakkel

“…We find that green hydrogen acts as a transitional technology, enabling a gradual shift towards electrification of heat supply while bridging the gap until low-carbon steel technologies become commercially feasible. …”
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Ecological analysis of plant community structure and soil effects in subtropical forest ecosystem by Sehrish Sadia, Muhammad Waheed, Shazia Firdous, Fahim Arshad, Beatrice Ambo Fonge, Abeer Al-Andal

“…Abstract Background Subtropical forest plant diversity, characterized by a wide range of species adapted to seasonal variations, is vital for sustaining ecological balance, supporting diverse wildlife, and providing critical ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration and soil stabilization. The Changa Manga Forest, an ecologically rich area with varied vegetation, was analyzed to understand the intricate relationship between plant diversity and environmental factors. …”
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Declining suitability for conversion of drylands to paddy fields in Northeast China: Impact of future climate and socio-economic changes by Jiacheng Qian, Huafu Zhao, Xiaoxiao Wang, Tao Wang, Zhe Feng, Congjie Cao, Xiao Li, Aihui Zhang

“…The key drivers affecting the suitability of CDPF are elevation, slope, population count, total nitrogen, soil organic carbon content, and precipitation seasonality. The potential priority areas for the future CDPF range from 6,284.61 km2 to 37,006.02 km2. …”
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The analysis of thermal performance of radiation life support system based on experimental data by V. I. Karagusov, A. V. Zinovieva

“…Solar energy is considered a renewable, most environmentally friendly and carbon-free form of energy. Solar collectors are one of the implementations of radiation life support systems. …”
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