Securitization of Energy Supply within the European Integration by Y. V. Borovsky, O. V. Shishkina

“…Within the European integration, the securitization is justified by the dependency of the member states on the imported energy resources, which is regarded through the prism of securing reliable, affordable, and (since 2000s) environmentally sustainable supply. The authors identified two waves of energy supply securitization in the EEC/EU. …”
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Unveiling the biological effects of radio-frequency and extremely-low frequency electromagnetic fields on the central nervous system performance by Ramin Eskandani, Mohammad Ismail Zibaii

“…Introduction: Radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR) and extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMF) have emerged as noteworthy sources of environmental pollution in the contemporary era. The potential biological impacts of RF-EMR and ELF-EMF exposure on human organs, particularly the central nervous system (CNS), have garnered considerable attention in numerous research studies. …”
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Advancements in microalgal biomass conversion for rubber composite applications by Doaa S. Mahmoud, Salwa H. El-Sabbagh, Sayeda M. Abdo

“…Abstract Carbon black (CB) as rubber reinforcement has raised environmental concerns regarding this traditional petroleum-based filler, which is less susceptible to biodegradability. …”
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Utilization Of Palm Palm Industry Liquid Waste For Palm Oil Plantation Land Applications by Sahadi Didi Ismanto, Lisa Rahayu

“…All liquid waste requirements for land application have been fulfilled properly, even the biodegradation results in anaerobic ponds are much smaller than those required by Environmental Impact Control Agency, (2). Water quality standards in monitoring wells in gardens are based on PP No. 82 of 2001 Class II, BOD-5 and Total Nitrogen do not meet quality standards, but at the resident monitoring well location almost all parameters tested meet quality standards, COD is smaller and even oil and fat are not detected and the Total Nitrogen content is only 2.38 mg/l which has met the requirements. …”
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RSM-Based Optimization of the Parameters Affecting TiO2-Mediated UV Photocatalysis of Vehicular Emissions in Enclosed Parking Garages by Sandeep Singh, Parteek Thind, Manpreet Kaur Verma, Dapinder Deep Singh, Arjun Sareen, Dheeraj Ahuja, Jasgurpreet Singh Chohan, Raman Kumar, Shubham Sharma, Nima Khalilpoor, Alibek Issakhov

“…The toxic emissions from vehicular exhausts are expected to drastically compromise the environmental conditions of the parking garages. Subsequently, exposure of humans to these accumulated pollutants is also expected to degrade their health. …”
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NATURE-USE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT by V. A. Gorbanyov

“…The article shows that humanity is now faced with two interrelated problems: First - this is a problem of rational use of geoecosystem services, including natural resources, and secondly - the problem of environmental protection of pollution and save geoecosystem services, that is there are two "sides of the coin" - geoecological and resource. …”
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The Social Well-Being Issues of the European Urbanisation Stages and the Possibilities of their Management by the Creation of Spatial Configurations by Viktória Szirmai

“…A variety of social problems, the traditional and new structures of local social inequalities, the historical and present day poverty, traditional and modern crime, environmental problems are all present. Various urban problems were also present in the historically changing stages of urban development. …”
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Adapting a country-specific Dragonfly Biotic Index: Framework for seven Central European countries and transboundary pattern analysis by Eva Bílková, Hana Šigutová, Petr Pyszko, Veronika Prieložná, Aleš Dolný

“…The Dragonfly Biotic Index (DBI) offers an effective tool for assessing the health and ecological integrity of freshwater habitats through the presence/absence data of odonate species, which respond diversely to environmental changes. Each species within the assemblage is given a value from 0 to 9, which is based on the sum of three sub-indices, each ranging from 0 to 3: distribution, threat, and sensitivity. …”
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Water Supply Risk Analysis Based on Runoff Sequence Simulation with Change Point under Changing Environment by Yafang Cheng, Ping Feng, Jianzhu Li, Yuangang Guo, Peizhen Ren

“…This study investigates the water supply risk of Panjiakou reservoir in the Luanhe River basin of China during 1956–2016 under environmental change. Since the monthly runoff series during 1956–2016 is a time series with change points, it is necessary to find a new stochastic streamflow series generation approach to preserve the statistical characteristics of the original series and to refine the reliability of water supply risk analysis. …”
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Strategies for Selecting Potentially Effective Biofumigant Species for Optimal Biofumigation Outcomes by Juan Manuel Arroyo, Jose Soler, Rubén Linares, Daniel Palmero

“…Soil-borne diseases threaten sustainable agriculture, traditionally managed by chemical fumigants, whose use is now restricted due to environmental and health concerns. This study evaluates the biofumigation potential of <i>Brassicaceae</i> species, specifically <i>Brassica carinata</i> A. …”
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Physiological Entrainment: A Key Mind–Body Mechanism for Cognitive, Motor and Affective Functioning, and Well-Being by Marco Barbaresi, Davide Nardo, Sabrina Fagioli

“…Background: The human sensorimotor system can naturally synchronize with environmental rhythms, such as light pulses or sound beats. …”
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Vision-based manipulation of transparent plastic bags in industrial setups by F. Adetunji, F. Adetunji, A. Karukayil, A. Karukayil, P. Samant, P. Samant, S. Shabana, S. Shabana, F. Varghese, F. Varghese, U. Upadhyay, U. Upadhyay, R. A. Yadav, R. A. Yadav, A. Partridge, E. Pendleton, R. Plant, Y. R. Petillot, Y. R. Petillot, M. Koskinopoulou, M. Koskinopoulou

“…Rigorous lab testing showed high accuracy in bag detection and manipulation under varying environmental conditions, as well as reliable performance in handling and processing tasks. …”
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Nematicidal potential of Microbacterium maritypicum Sneb159 against Heterodera glycines and the complete genome sequence analysis by Jing Zhao, Jing Zhao, Jing Zhao, Zhifu Xing, Aatika Sikandar, Yuxi Duan

“…Biological control provides a strategy for sustainable and environmentally friendly nematode management.MethodsIn this study, solid-phase microextraction gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (SPME-GC-MS) was used to reveal the volatile nematicidal compounds of Microbacterium maritypicum Sneb159 and the mode of action was further elucidated via whole genome sequencing.ResultsThe present study demonstrated that M. maritypicum Sneb159 fermentation broth showed strong nematicidal activities against H. glycines. …”
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Eco-friendly synthesis of gold nanoparticles via tangerine peel extract: Unveiling their multifaceted biological and catalytic potentials by Seyedeh Masoumeh Ghoreishi, Sobhan Mortazavi-Derazkola

“…Recent advancements in nanoscience underscore the transformative potential of nanomaterials in environmental and biological applications. In this study, we synthesized gold nanoparticles (Au@TPE NPs) using an eco-friendly and cost-effective approach, leveraging tangerine peel extract as both a capping and reducing agent. …”
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Sense of Happiness and Wellness Among Adolescents and Their School Environment by Sigita Lesinskienė, Rokas Šambaras, Ieva Ridzvanavičiūtė, Izabelė Jūraitytė, Severija Skabeikaitė, Urtė Stanelytė, Margarita Kubilevičiūtė

“…Conclusions: It was found that feelings of insecurity at school, experiences of bullying, and how often teachers stop bullying can be associated with students’ subjective feelings of happiness and well-being. School environmental factors can affect students’ happiness and well-being differently depending on gender. …”
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Properties of new polycationic bacteriochlorin photosensitizers: cytotoxicity and interaction with biofilms by Irina Tiganova, Yulia Zhizhimova, Eteri Tolordava, Elena Makarova, Natalia Shevlyagina, Alexander Barmashov, Maria Baryshnikova, Vladimir Zhukhovitsky, Yulia Romanova

“…Aim: Biofilms of pathogenic bacteria are phenotypically resistant to antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents, host immune systems, and adverse environmental conditions, and are responsible for most chronic infections. …”
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Genome‐Wide Analysis of the APETALA2/Ethylene‐Responsive Factor Gene Family in Carthamus tinctorius L. by Zheng‐Wei Tan, Dan‐Dan Lu, Yong‐Liang Yu, Lei Li, Lan‐Jie Xu, Wei Dong, Chun‐Ming Li, Qing Yang, Hui‐Zhen Liang

“…This study aimed to elucidate the roles of these transcription factors in plant growth, metabolic regulation, and environmental adaptation in safflower, providing foundational information and theoretical support for genetic improvement and stress resilience research in this crop. …”
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Network Design Mode of In-Seam Gas Extraction Parameters Using Mathematical Modelling—Take Tangan Colliery as an Example by Tong-qiang Xia, Ke Gao, Hong-yun Ren, Jiao-fei He, Zi-long Li

“…Gas extraction is a practical and effective way to guarantee mining-process safety and deliver greater environmental benefits through reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increase the supply of a valuable clean gas resource. …”
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Dietary phytochemicals alleviate the premature skin aging: A comprehensive review by Harpreet Singh, Y.T. Kamal, Jessica Pandohee, Arun Kumar Mishra, Aritra Biswas, Sourav Mohanto, Arvind Kumar, Sagnik Nag, Amrita Mishra, Mhaveer Singh, Himanshu Gupta, Hitesh Chopra

“…Skin aging, often called as premature skin aging, is the hastened deterioration of the skin resulting from multiple factors, including UV radiation, environmental contaminants, inadequate nutrition, stress, etc. …”
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Constructing a new index for measuring industrial estate readiness using the analytic network process (ANP) approach by Siti Afiani Musyarofah, Alva Edy Tontowi, Nur Aini Masruroh, Budhi Sholeh Wibowo

“…Industrial estate (IE) was established to obtain economic, territorial, and environmental advantages. A high occupancy rate indicates an IE’s success, which depends on thorough IE planning and preparation. …”
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