Spatial-Temporal Analysis of Particulate Matter (PM10) and Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Concentrations in Ankara Using Climate Parameters by Olgu Aydın, Nussaïbah Begum Raja

“…Ankara, one of the major cities facing air pollution problems, is noted as having air pollution among the top issues in the 2022 Turkey Environmental Issues and Priorities Assessment Report. This study aims to investigate the spatial-temporal changes in PM10 and SO2 concentrations in Ankara from 2011 to 2014 under the influence of meteorological factors using the Kriging with External Drift (KED) method. …”
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Understanding the county-level relationship between population change and ecological environment quality dynamic in China, 2000–2020 by Mingxing Zhong, Qingqing Liu, Xinyue Hu

“…Understanding the relationship between population growth and environmental issues has become a focus in the current scientific community. …”
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Reduction in Carbon Dioxide Emission and Energy Saving Obtained by Renovation of Building Envelope of Existing Residential Buildings by Rui Chen, Xiaoping Feng, Chengjing Li, Huapeng Chen

“…Abstract Reducing energy consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the construction industry is integral to solving environmental issues, which affect the whole of society and have become increasingly prominent. …”
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Rethinking the measurements and predictors of environmental degradation in Ethiopia: Predicting long-term impacts using a kernel-based machine learning approach by Tesfaye Etensa, Tekie Alemu, Mengesha Yayo

“…In contrast, industrialization and resource rent predominantly exacerbate environmental issues before leveling off. The study recommends policies to enhance energy access and efficiency through renewable energy subsidies and financial incentives, integrate green infrastructure into urban planning, incentivize clean industrial technologies, promote environmentally inclusive growth, regulate eco-friendly ICT, such as energy-efficient data centers and e-waste management, implement a resource rent tax, and use adaptive policies with real-time analytics to address degradation thresholds, balancing economic growth with resilience and sustainability.…”
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Socioeconomic and Environmental Impacts of Charcoal Production Activities of Rural Households in Mecha District, Ethiopia by Kassahun Tassie, Berihun Misganaw, Solomon Addisu, Ermias Tesfaye

“…Therefore, responsible institutions and planners should have focused on the multidimensional effect of traditional charcoal production on environmental issues and sophisticated health problems especially on employed laborers and nearby residents.…”
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Risk Factors Associated with Hemoparasites in Dual-Purpose Cattle of Colombia by César A. Murcia-Mono, Sergio Falla-Tapias, Andrés F. Morales Cabrera, Laura C. Navia Álvarez, Leidy Rivera-Sánchez, Yolanda Gómez Vargas, William O. Burgos-Paz

“…However, the factors associated with transmission have always been considered environmental issues, disregarding herd management and practices. …”
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Measuring pro-environmental behavioural determinants using closed-answer surveys by Hunter Doughty, Laura Thomas-Walters

“…Changing human behaviours is a key facet of addressing global environmental issues. There are many factors (i.e. determinants) that could influence whether an individual engages in pro-environmental behaviour, and understanding these determinants can improve efforts to protect and restore the natural environment. …”
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Exploring the Molecular Composition of Dissolved Organic Matter and Its Connection to Microbial Communities in Industrial-Scale Anaerobic Digestion of Chicken Manure by Juan Hu, Yurui Zeng, Aibin Hu, Xiaofeng Wang

“…Anaerobic digestion (AD) technology offers significant advantages in addressing environmental issues arising from the intensification of livestock production since it enables waste reduction and energy recovery. …”
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Composition of plastic waste discarded by households and its management approaches by B. Gwada, G. Ogendi, S.M. Makindi, S. Trott

“…Among the emerging environmental issues within Sub-Saharan Africa is the haphazard disposal of plastic waste, some of which end up downstream in the marine environment leading to negative effects. …”
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Proactive and Integrated Management and Empowerment in Parkinson’s Disease: Designing a New Model of Care by Emma Tenison, Agnes Smink, Sabi Redwood, Sirwan Darweesh, Hazel Cottle, Angelika van Halteren, Pieter van den Haak, Ruth Hamlin, Jan Ypinga, Bastiaan R. Bloem, Yoav Ben-Shlomo, Marten Munneke, Emily Henderson

“…The number of patients will rise dramatically due to ageing of the population and possibly also due to environmental issues. It is widely recognised that the current models of care for people with Parkinson’s disease or a form of atypical parkinsonism lack continuity, are reactive to problems rather than proactive, and do not adequately support individuals to self-manage. …”
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Construction of Direct Z-Scheme Photocatalyst by Mg1.2Ti1.8O5 and g-C3N4 Nanosheets toward Photocatalytic H2 Production and Disinfection by Sijia Gu, Dan Zhang, Shirong Luo, Heng Yang

“…Exploring a novel and efficient photocatalyst is the key research goal to relieve energy and environmental issues. Herein, Z-scheme heterojunction composites were successfully fabricated by loading g-C3N4 nanosheets (CN) on the surface of Mg1.2Ti1.8O5 nanoflakes (MT) through a simple sol-gel method followed by the calcination method. …”
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A theory of change to improve conservation outcomes through CITES by Daniel W. S. Challender, Daniel W. S. Challender, Michael ’t Sas-Rolfes, Michael ’t Sas-Rolfes, Michael ’t Sas-Rolfes, Steven Broad, E. J. Milner-Gulland, E. J. Milner-Gulland

“…Understanding the effectiveness of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) is critical to addressing international environmental issues. Here we articulate the implied theory of change (ToC) underpinning the design and operation of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), based on an analysis of the Convention’s documented evolution. …”
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Impact of copper stress in the intestinal barriers and gut microbiota of Chinese stripe-necked turtle (Mauremys sinensis) by Zeeshan Ali, Ijaz Khan, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Haitao Shi, Li Ding, Meiling Hong

“…Copper is used to treat algal blooms, macrophyte infestations and other environmental issues, but its rising ambient levels harm aquatic animals, especially their intestines. …”
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Investigation of corrosion and water absorption of biomass natural coir fiber/hBN reinforced epoxy hybrid composites using different optimisation approaches by Ramraji Kirubakaran, Shenbaga Velu Pitchumani, Sanju Tom, R. Ashwin Nagaraj, P. Salin, Harish Kumar Natchimuthu, Venkatachalam Gopalan, G. Vinayagamurthy

“…Abstract Agricultural waste or agro-waste, including natural fibers and particles from various crop parts, is increasingly recognized as a significant contributor to environmental issues. However, from a circular economy perspective, these materials present an opportunity to be repurposed into new, eco-friendly products. …”
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Investigating The Performance Of Local And Indigenous Businesses In Times Of Economic Recession With Emphasis On Developing The Capabilities Of Cooperatives In Sistan And Baluchest... by Ali Asghar Tabavar, Abdoulnaser Derakhshan, Sahar Arefi

“…AbstractToday, economic stagnation, job creation, and environmental issues are of concern to different countries of the world, including Iran. …”
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Spatio-temporal rainfall variability and trends using a Kriging-interpolation and Innovative trend analysis approach: the case of Wolaita zone, south Ethiopia by Elias Bojago

“…Abstract Climate change is one of the worst environmental issues, with a negative impact on most developing countries across the globe and in some regions, including Ethiopia. …”
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Revolutionary bamboo crash barriers utilizing sustainable materials for enhanced road safety by N. Jiyas, Indu Sasidharan, K. Bindu Kumar

“…Although its eco-friendly and recyclable design is commendable, using Bambusa balcooa infused with creosote oil and covered with High-density polyethylene (HDPE) raises substantial health and environmental issues due to the presence of toxic and carcinogenic Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). …”
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University Environment in Student Assessments: Case of the Russian University of Transport by M. Yu. Bykov, V. Ya. Krasnikovskiy, N. Yu. Matveeva, E. V. Yaryna

“…The problems related to the extracurricular scientific and educational life of the university, cultural and sports activities, environmental issues, schedule and mode of classes, work of educational departments are disclosed. …”
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THE NEW APPROACH ON FOOD QUALITY: AN IMPORTANT FACTOR ON CONSUMER BEHAVIOR AND TRENDS IN FOOD QUALITY by Johana Paluchová

“…Recyclable packaging, conservation and biodiversity, food miles and reducing salinity and land degradation are the emerging environmental issues. Country-of-origin is perceived to be the most important indicator of food quality both now and in the foreseeable future. …”
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Firsthand report on solid waste management practice in the major town of Addis Ababa-Adama economic corridor, Ethiopia by Shimelis Kebede Kassahun, Berhanu Assefa, Kristina Henzler, Julia Weißert, Martin Oteng-Ababio, Mahelet Admassu, Ikram Mohammed-Amin, Genanew Tesfahun

“…This has resulted in overcrowding, informal settlements, poor waste management, public health concerns, and environmental issues. Collecting accurate data on solid waste generation and composition in Ethiopia is challenging because of its limited scope and inconsistencies across the country. …”
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