Microstructure Characterization, Mechanical and Wear Behavior of Silicon Carbide and Neem Leaf Powder Reinforced AL7075 Alloy hybrid MMC�s by Gururaj Hatti, Avinash Lakshmikanthan, G. J. Naveen

“…These benefits include the ability to combine high elastic modulus, toughness, and impact resistance; minimum sensitivity to change in temperature or thermal shock; durability of the surface is good; moisture absorption leads to a potential issue while minimum exposure which leads to environmental degradation; and improved fabricability with conventional metalworking equipment. …”
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Planejamento ambiental de ecossistemas lacustres litorâneos em áreas protegidas: o caso da Área de Proteção Ambiental do Lagamar, litoral norte fluminense, Brasil by Luana Aparecida Castro Firmino, Eduardo Manuel Rosa Bulhões.

“…The results show the current situation and the state of environmental degradation of the landscape units and bring a proposal for zoning for this area's future scenario in question. …”
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Prospects of "Slate Revolution" and Problem of Power Industry of China by M. Scryabina

“…The core question is whether China can successfully adapt the extraction technology to its geologic conditions, and most importantly whether “fracking” of shale gas will help to alleviate the environmental degradation caused by rapid GDP growth, and help to increase energy security of Chinese economy.…”
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Photoredox reactions of environmental chromium by Piotr Mytych, Paweł Cieśla, Zofia Stasicka

“…The role of direct photochemical reactions of Cr(VI) and Cr(III) species in the environmental degradation of organic matter was investigated by means of Cr(VI)/alcohol and Cr(III)/EDTA model systems under conditions mimicking the environmental ones. …”
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Delta intérieur du fleuve Niger au Mali – quand la crue fait la loi : l’organisation humaine et le partage des ressources dans une zone inondable à fort contraste. by Marie-Laure De Noray

“…As the environment moves through the annual flooding cycle, resource use in the delta is also influenced by two additional factors: one being the environmental degradation due to climatic events or human activities, the other linked to socioeconomic changes on the local, regional or global scale. …”
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Plaidoirie pour pratiquer la recherche autrement. La transition juste en Asie du Sud-Est by Benjamin Buclet, Stéphane Lagrée

“…In response to the findings and recommendations, an Alliance of Southeast Asian Universities, from the Mekong countries, will commit to a strategy of openness to the extra-academic world, for knowledge-based actions and solutions for and with all stakeholders.In this region, environmental degradation and uncertainties about future growth prospects require a rethinking of development strategies. …”
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MITIGATION OF NOISE POLLUTION IN URBAN AREAS BY STRATEGICALLY PLANTING TREES AND SHRUBS by Shahid Ali Khan, Kainat Fatima, Saddam Hussain, Muhammad Minhal Ali, Abdul Mannan, Nasim Iqbal Butt

“…Noise is universally recognized as a significant source of environmental degradation in every culture. This paper provides an assessment of the literature on the detrimental impacts of noise pollution on the well-being of individuals. …”
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Would Phrynops geoffroanus’ plastron formula and morphological diversity be preserved under anthropic conditions? by Mauro Sérgio Cruz Souza Lima, Ulisses Caramaschi, Jonas Pederassi, Joara de Sousa Andrade, Diogo Brunno e Silva Barbosa

“…We inferred from this study that the plastron formula can be maintained even in conditions of high environmental degradation.…”
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Coastal environmental changes in Ninh Thuan Province, South-Central Vietnam. by Bijeesh Kozhikkodan Veettil, Siham Acharki, Vikram Puri, Vanna Teck

“…These findings highlight the urgent need for integrated coastal zone management to mitigate environmental degradation and enhance ecosystem resilience. …”
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The impact of political, financial, and economic risks on energy transition: the role of natural resource rents by Qiang Wang, Xueting Li, Rongrong Li

“…Abstract The global emphasis on energy transition arises from the recognition of fossil fuel reliance exacerbating environmental degradation. The transition to cleaner, renewable energy sources stands central in mitigating climate change and promoting sustainability. …”
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Evolutionary Prediction of Soil Loss from Observed Rainstorm Parameters in an Erosion Watershed Using Genetic Programming by Kennedy C. Onyelowe, Ahmed M. Ebid, Light Nwobia

“…In an attempt to monitor environmental degradation due to the impact of raindrop and its associated factors, this work has employed the learning abilities of genetic programming (GP) to predict soil loss deploying rainfall amount, kinetic energy, rainfall intensity, gully head advance, soil detachment, factored soil detachment, runoff, and runoff rate database collected over a three-year period as predictors. …”
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Future Studies of Kurdistan Province Development: Issues and Challenges by Farnaz Izadi, Atefeh Ahmadi, Farzin Charehjoo

“…The results of the research in assessing the extent and the way of influencing of issues and challenges on each other and on the future status of development in Kurdistan province, respectively in the direct and indirect  effectiveness and impressionability, indicates that water crisis, poverty, lack of development of industry, unbalanced tourism and animal husbandry, environmental degradation and lack of access to health services, unemployment, and improper management of water facilities play a major role in the future of development in Kurdistan province…”
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A new definition and three categories for classifying ecosystems by Jaime Gómez-Márquez

“…Category 2 includes ecosystems altered by humans due to socioeconomic development and population growth, causing environmental degradation and biodiversity loss. Category 3 covers all ecosystems that have been altered by the introduction of synthetic or modified organisms generated in the laboratory, the consequences of which are much more difficult to predict. …”
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Print media discursive practices and the socio-contextual representation of single-use plastics ban in Malawi by Victor Chikaipa

“…In its discursive strategies, the news media employed criminal and monster metaphors to portray single-use plastics as a villain in environmental degradation. Given this, the article argues that though the single-use plastic ban is a rational idea, apparent alternatives that resonate with the general public directly dependent on single-use plastics should be provided for effective implementation and enforcement. …”
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Architectural research facing the challenges of the 21st century: Criticality, creativity and diversity by Francisco González de Canales, Ramón Pico Valimaña, José Manuel Almodóvar Melendo

“…Finally, it is still important to reassert that all architectural postulates should be understood in the cultural environment and physical surroundings in which they are produced, admitting their diversity and avoiding a Eurocentric view. Current environmental degradation can be understood as a symptom of a crisis of civilization, marked by a model of living that does not recognize the need to understand ourselves and our built environment in relation to nature.…”
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Foreign Direct Investment and Environmental Challenges: A Case Study of Uganda With Analytical Perspective. by Byanyima, Faustino, Mayanja, Edison, Kadengye, Damazo T., Arineitwe, Shine, Mijwil, Maad M., Gaballa, Moustafa, Cherakkara, Veedu Rajeev, Turyasingura, Benson

“…This chapter examines the connection between foreign direct investment (FDI) and environmental degradation in Uganda from 1990 to 2022. It includes control variables such as GDP growth, trade openness, urbanization, industrialization, and agricultural activity, utilizing data from the World Bank's World Development Indicators. …”
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Accelerating Public-Private Partnerships for Overcoming Community Vulnerabilities in Coastal Peatlands Riau by Zulkarnaini Zulkarnaini, Ikhsan Masrul, Rinto Rinto

“…Riau’s coastal peatlands face major challenges due to environmental degradation, climate change, and socio-economic vulnerabilities affecting local communities. …”
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Development of Smart Sensing Technology Approaches in Structural Health Monitoring of Bridge Structures by Arvindan Sivasuriyan, D. S. Vijayan, A. LeemaRose, J. Revathy, S. Gayathri Monicka, U. R. Adithya, J. Jebasingh Daniel

“…This article provides a detailed understanding of bridge monitoring, and it focuses on sensors utilized and all kinds of damage detection (strain, displacement, acceleration, and temperature) according to bridge nature (scour, suspender failure, disconnection of bolt and cables, etc.) and environmental degradation under static and dynamic loading. …”
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Conflicting stakes and governance relating to the co-management of salmon in the Columbia river basin (U.S.A.) by Nicolas Barbier 

“…If some local salmon populations have been partially restored, major problems remain unresolved: large dams keep hindering the overall recovery, just like continuing pollution and environmental degradation in parts of watersheds. Conflicts of interest between different groups go on. …”
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Linkages between industry, agriculture, growth, renewable energy and the environment and the role of institutional quality, evidence from selected South and East Asian economies by Guo Chun Lao, Guang Qiang Luo

“…Strong, high-quality institutions, rather than weak institutions, can improve the aptitude of industry and agriculture to mitigate environmental degradation. In this pursuit, it becomes increasingly important to develop policies that support renewable energy based on institutional values.…”
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