Potential threats and socio-economic contradictions in the context of the smart city formation by M. N. Rybina, E. N. Bykovskaya

“…The purpose of the article is to analyse the Smart Cities global network, countries, regional clusters and the urbanisation scale for the possible potential threats emergence to the artificial intelligence application in the Smart City: socio-economic, ethical, psychological, environmental and political. Using the methods of foresight, benchmarking and comparative analysis the authors have formulated and revealed the content of the political and reputational nature threats. …”
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Study on the Deformation Mechanism of Soft Rock Roadway under Blasting Disturbance in Baoguo Iron Mine by Hong-di Jing, Yuan-hui Li, Kun-meng Li

“…By systematically studying the intrinsic factors of rock quality degradation and external environmental disturbances and their interactions, this paper comprehensively explores the deformation mechanism of soft rock roadway and provides the support for fundamentally solving the large deformation problems of soft rock roadway in underground mines.…”
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Manufacturing of Ecofriendly Bricks Using Microdust Cotton Waste by Mebrahtom Teklehaimanot, Haregeweyni Hailay, Tamrat Tesfaye

“…The cotton microdust is less to ignite and causes serious environmental problems and health hazards. This paper presents an experimental study, which investigates the potential use of cotton microdust to produce new and lightweight brick for construction industries. …”
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A definition and model for sustainability in major sports events by Shreyya Rajagopal, Léonie Brodmann, Martin Müller, David Gogishvili, Markus Lang, Lucie Schoch, Ioannis Konstantopoulos, Stefano Caneppele

“…Through the three Delphi waves, the paper specifies a concentric ‘discus model’ of sustainability with three spheres: environmental factors as a limiting condition on the outside, economics and governance as the foundation at the centre, and social wellbeing as the key goal in the middle. …”
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Safe Handling of Food and Water in a Hurricane or Related Disaster by Ronald H. Schmidt, Keith L. Schneider, Renée M. Goodrich, Amarat Simonne, Douglas L. Archer

“…Recommendations have also been included from additional up-to-date sources such as the: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DOACS), Florida Department of Health (DOH), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and American Red Cross. …”
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Degradation Kinetics and Durability Enhancement Strategies of Cellulosic Fiber-Reinforced Geopolymers and Cement Composites by Lulseged Belay Addis, Zenamarkos Bantie Sendekie, Neela Satheesh

“…However, their sensitivity in alkaline media and environmental fluctuations deteriorates their durability and reinforcing capacity in composites. …”
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Feasibility study of using renewable energy in the management of sports venues in the water and electricity industry of east azerbaijan province and its prioritization with D-numbe... by Saeed Rasouli Pareh Yousefian, Jafar Barghi Moghaddam, Hamid Janani, Mohammad Najafzadeh, Afshin Roshan Milani

“…The indicators used in ranking factors include total costs, energy efficiency, and compatibility with environmental conditions. Based on the results of the feasibility study and the available findings, it can be seen that the total cost of using renewable energy in the sports and welfare venues of East Azerbaijan province is equal to 10093.4 million Rials. …”
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The sustainable soul of the past. Learning from the present to regenerate outdated urban spaces by Antonella Falzetti, Giulio Minuto

“…By analysing the life cycle of these individual urban architectures, made before recent environmental policies, the question emerges as to their actual sustainability and resilience in the temporal progression of their operation. …”
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Ephedra extract-mediated gold nanoparticles on Kaolin: A natural approach for reduction and stabilization, with evaluation of antioxidant and anti-ovarian cancer activities by Hui Yang, Cui Wang, Qingjiang Wang, Feng Han

“…A straightforward, efficient, and environmentally friendly method has been developed to synthesize gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) supported on kaolin with no harmful additives, ephedra flower extract acts as a biogenic stabilizing and reducing agent. …”
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Chemical Composition and Sensory Profiles of Fermented Cocoa Beans Obtained from Various Regions of Indonesia by Ariza Budi Tunjung Sari, null Fahrurrozi, Tri Marwati, Titiek Farianti Djaafar, Retno Utami Hatmi, null Purwaningsih, Yeyen Prestyaning Wanita, Puspita Lisdiyanti, Urip Perwitasari, Ario Betha Juanssilfero, Endang Sutriswati Rahayu

“…The variation in the environmental conditions and postharvest practices contributed to the diversity of cocoa beans’ chemical and sensory characteristics.…”
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Contribution of Lung Macrophages to the Inflammatory Responses Induced by Exposure to Air Pollutants by Kunihiko Hiraiwa, Stephan F. van Eeden

“…The inhalation of toxic environmental particles and gases impacts the innate and adaptive defense systems of the lung. …”
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Genomic and Metabolomic Analyses of <i>Streptomyces albulus</i> with Enhanced ε-Poly-<span style="font-variant: small-caps">l</span>-lysine Production Through Adaptive Laboratory E... by Xidong Ren, Xinjie Sun, Yan Chen, Xiangheng Xi, Yunzhe Ma, Xinyue Jiang, Xian Zhang, Chenying Wang, Deqiang Zhu, Xinli Liu

“…To address this issue, adaptive laboratory evolution (ALE) was successfully employed in this study, subjecting <i>S. albulus</i> CICC 11022 to environmental stresses such as acidic pH and antibiotics (rifampicin, gentamicin, and streptomycin). …”
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Digestate plus chlorella: Important alternative biotechnologies for soils and agricultural production in the context of climate change by Vozhehova Rayisa, Petrenko Svіtlana, Kholmurodova Dilafruz, Tursunova Gulmira

“…This directs the views of scientists in many industries to the development and implementation of environmentally friendly technologies, waste-free production and the use of non-traditional approaches to the ecology of production, including agriculture. …”
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TOWARDS ANOTHER COSMOPOLITANISM: TRANSNATIONAL ACTIVISM OF INDIGENOUS WOMEN IN LATIN AMERICA by Denise Vitale, Renata Nagamine

“…Their proficiency in the language of human rights has allowed them to speak and to be heard in different arenas, such as in the rights of women and Indigenous peoples and also in the environmental aspect. This article is based on Seyla Benhabib’s cosmopolitanism approach, particularly on her conception of democratic iteractions with the aim to argue that, by using the human rights language in order to translate global norms into local contexts, Indigenous women have become mediators between the local, national and global levels. …”
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Sustainable Development of Corrosion Inhibitors from Electronic Scrap: Synthesis and Electrochemical Performance by J. Porcayo-Calderon, J.J. Ramos-Hernandez, E. Porcayo-Palafox, L.M. Martínez de la Escalera, J. Canto, J.G. Gonzalez-Rodriguez, L. Martinez-Gomez

“…Due to its high content of rare earths, the use of permanent magnets can be a sustainable alternative for the synthesis of environmentally friendly corrosion inhibitors in order to replace the use of highly toxic inhibitors, as well as the use of rare earth salts of high purity and high cost. …”
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Physical Activity: Exploring Views of Older Russian-Speaking Slavic Immigrants by Janet Purath, Catherine Van Son, Cynthia F. Corbett

“…Barriers included poor health and environmental safety concerns. Participants suggested community walking groups and church-supported programs as useful methods to promote physical activity. …”
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AI-Driven Sustainable Marketing in Gulf Cooperation Council Retail: Advancing SDGs Through Smart Channels by Hanadi Salhab, Munif Zoubi, Laith T. Khrais, Huda Estaitia, Lana Harb, Almotasem Al Huniti, Amer Morshed

“…The following study provides actionable insights for GCC retailers on how to align AI adoption with sustainability goals, fostering competitive advantages and environmental responsibility.…”
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Tensile Strength Prediction of Empty Palm Oil Bunch Fiber Composite with Artificial Neural Network by Hery Tri Waloyo, Agus Mujianto, Richie Feriyanto

“…As the leading global producer of palm oil, Indonesia encounters substantial environmental challenges arising from the waste generated by empty palm oil fruit bunches (EPOFB). …”
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Recent Trends in the Development and Application of Nano-Antioxidants for Skin-Related Disease by Yi Xue, Tao Wang, Ji-Peng Liu, Qi Chen, Xiao-Long Dai, Min Su, Yu-Hang Cheng, Cheng-Chao Chu, Yun-Qing Ren

“…Skin is a vital barrier for the human body, protecting against external environmental influences and maintaining internal homeostasis. …”
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Improving the stability and bioavailability of tea polyphenols by encapsulations: a review by Zhiya Yin, Ting Zheng, Chi-Tang Ho, Qingrong Huang, Qingli Wu, Man Zhang

“…However, TPPs are sensitive to certain environmental and gastrointestinal conditions and their oral bioavailability was found to be very low. …”
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