Determination of surface potential of kaolinite for selection of optimal enhancement pattern for removal of heavy metal contaminant in electrokinetics remediation by V. R. Ouhadi, M. A. Farahpour, F. Faridi, S. Gohari

“…Based on the results of this paper, with the determination of variation of the surface potential of clay at different geo-environmental conditions, the curve of zeta potential can be divided into three zones, which are called retention, stable, and desorption sections. …”
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The Populus MYB transcription factor PSAR1 negatively regulates salt stress and is a repressor of ABA signaling by Qing Fang, Caiyun Zhang, Jingjie Liu, Zhi Zeng, Yanke Lu

“…Overall, these results illuminate the Populus PSAR1 mediates environmental conditions, gene expression, and physiological ABA status.…”
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ORGANIC FOOD POSITIONING: HOW DO COMPANIES WANT THEIR BRAND TO BE PERCEIVED BY CONSUMERS? by Mihai STOICA

“…The results of the research showed the focus of the companies on highlighting the attributes related to the product characteristics and the personal green benefits, at the expense of environmental, emotional, and symbolic benefits. Positioning bases related to consumption occasions, brand values, and association with fictional characters or celebrities play a secondary role in supporting the brand position. …”

How Developments in Genebanks Could Shape Utilization Strategies for Domestic Animals by Qianzi Ren, Ying Gong, Peng Su, Gang Liu, Yabin Pu, Fuqing Yu, Yuehui Ma, Zhenqing Wang, Yefang Li, Lin Jiang

“…Through systematic collection, conservation and evaluation, genebanks ensure the long-term availability and sustainable use of genetic resources and provide an important foundation for addressing global environmental change and agricultural challenges.…”
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Between Problem and Request: Are Students Ready to Accept Psychological Help by E. V. Nekhorosheva, D. A. Kasatkina

“…A special place is occupied by informing, education and non-specific social forms of support, in particular, environmental conditions and student communities. Students have ambivalent views and attitudes towards the supportive opportunities that the university provides them “here and now”. …”
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comparison of the impacts of in-person and virtual conference attendance by Petra Dumbell, Gaby Haddow

“…Despite their potential advantages of increased accessibility and lower environmental impact, virtual conferences lack opportunities for attendees to connect and socialise, which needs to be addressed to increase the impact of these events.…”
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PRESERVING AND MANAGING CHINESE SETTLEMENT HERITAGE TOURISM IN LASEM, INDONESIA by Prisca Kiki WULANDARI, Muhammad BAIQUNI, Ahmad ZUBAIDI

“…The results of this study show that the community or owner in managing settlements or Chinese houses as tourist destinations should have three capacities in the social resilience perspective, namely 1) coping capacity, which includes resources, knowledge, skills, and learning; community as the main actor, community awareness, and social kinship system; 2) adaptive capacity which includes: community networks, human and environmental relations, and community participation; and 3) transformative capacity which includes community infrastructure, multi-stakeholder partnerships, technological innovation, diversity and economic innovation. …”
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Construction of a Library of Fatty Acid Esters of Hydroxy Fatty Acids by Olga G. Mountanea, Charikleia S. Batsika, Christiana Mantzourani, Christoforos G. Kokotos, George Kokotos

“…This transformative, environmentally friendly process, orchestrated by phenylglyoxylic acid as the photoinitiator, serves as the linchpin in establishing a practical and relatively simple method for constructing a library of racemic FAHFAs. …”
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What Is New Since the Last (1999) Canadian Asthma Consensus Guidelines? by Louis-Philippe Boulet, Tony R Bai, Allan Becker, Denis Bérubé, Robert Beveridge, Dennis M Bowie, Kenneth R Chapman, Johanne Côté, Donald Cockcroft, Francine M Ducharme, Pierre Ernst, J Mark FitzGerald, Thomas Kovesi, Richard V Hodder, Paul O’Byrne, Brian Rowe, Malcolm R Sears, F Estelle R Simons, Sheldon Spier

“…Recent publications support the essential role of asthma education and environmental control in asthma management. They further support the role of inhaled corticosteroids as the mainstay of anti-inflammatory therapy of asthma, and of both long acting beta2-agonists and leukotriene antagonists as effective means to improve asthma control when inhaled corticosteroids are insufficient. …”
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Spatial audio signal processing for augmented telepresence applications by Thomas Deppisch

“…However, reduced travel highlighted the potential environmental benefits of online meetings. My PhD research focuses on improving the naturalness of remote communication to enhance the appeal of virtual meetings. …”
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Restoration Effects of the Riparian Forest on the Intertidal Fish Fauna in an Urban Area of the Amazon River by Júlio C. Sá-Oliveira, Stephen F. Ferrari, Huann C. G. Vasconcelos, Raimundo N. G. Mendes-Junior, Andrea S. Araújo, Carlos Eduardo Costa-Campos, Walace S. Nascimento, Victoria J. Isaac

“…Urbanization causes environmental impacts that threaten the health of aquatic communities and alter their recovery patterns. …”
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Experimental Study on Dynamic Resilient Modulus of Lime-Treated Expansive Soil by Zheng Lu, Yang Zhao, Shaohua Xian, Hailin Yao

“…Dynamic resilient modulus is the design index of highway subgrade design code in China, which is significantly affected by the traffic loads and environmental changes. In this study, dynamic triaxial tests were conducted to investigate the influence of moisture content, compaction degree, cyclic deviator stress, and confining pressure on lime-treated expansive soil. …”
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Analysis of Slow-Released Fertilisers as a Source of Microplastics by Vladimir Isakov, Elena Vlasova, Vladislav Forer, Jose Kenny, Sergey Lyulin

“…Therefore, the solution to the problem of increasing the efficiency of agricultural production through the use of fertilisers with slow or controlled release of nutrients leads to environmental pollution by microplastics remaining in the soil after fertiliser application, which are also capable of adsorbing from the soil various toxic pollutants.…”
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Advanced Speed‐and‐current control approach for dynamic electric car modelling by Buddhadeva Sahoo, Sangram Keshari Routray, Pravat Kumar Rout

“…Abstract Considering environmental conditions and reduced fuel availability, electric cars (ECs) play a vital role in many applications such as consumer cars and short‐distance transportation. …”
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Research Progress of Solid Electrolytes in Solid-State Lithium Batteries by Xia Nan

“…However, the mainstream solid-state inorganic electrolytes and gel polymer electrolytes still face issues such as low ionic conductivity, poor electrode interface performance, and inadequate environmental stability. This paper is based on years of research by predecessors on the characteristics of Solid inorganic electrolytes and gel polymer electrolytes, summarizing the recent research progress on solid-state composite electrolytes by researchers, discussing the properties of single-phase electrolytes and the improvement of composite-phase electrolytes. …”
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Optimization of purse seine fishing gear on skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) landed at Kutaraja fishing port by Agustina Imelda, Maulidar Nur, Salmarika Salmarika, Thaib Rizwan

“…Optimization of purse seine gear significantly contributes to skipjack tuna catch at PPS Kutaraja, although production fluctuations are still affected by environmental challenges. Good and ecosystem-based management is needed to maintain the sustainability of skipjack tuna stocks and meet the needs of fishermen and markets.…”
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Ecotype-Level Genetic Biodiversity of Five Italian Traditional Crops by Francesco Guarino, Stefano Castiglione, Giovanni Improta, Maria Triassi, Angela Cicatelli

“…In fact, the distance between a sea level environment and that of high mountains can be less than 20 km. These environmental conditions allow the cultivation of many different crops and vegetables, represented by diverse ecotypes and varieties that are well adapted to the distribution range where they have been selected and grown. …”
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Positive effect of ethanol-induced Lactococcus lactis on alcohol metabolism in mice by Sisi Chen, Shimin Jia, Keke Suo, Qiaozhen Kang, Limin Hao, Laizheng Lu, Xin Liu, Jinyong Huang, Jike Lu

“…It is well known that exposure to environmental stresses could enhance the adaptability of bacteria and up-regulate the expression of a variety of oxidative stress-related genes and antioxidant enzymes. …”
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Titanium Dioxide-Mediated Photcatalysed Degradation of Two Herbicide Derivatives Chloridazon and Metribuzin in Aqueous Suspensions by A. Khan, N. A. Mir, M. Faisal, M. Muneer

“…The aim of this paper is to find out the optimal degradation condition for two potential environmental pollutants, chloridazon and metribuzin (herbicide derivatives), employing advanced oxidation process using TiO2 photocatalyst in aqueous suspensions. …”
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Multiple Sclerosis and Obesity: Possible Roles of Adipokines by José de Jesús Guerrero-García, Lucrecia Carrera-Quintanar, Rocío Ivette López-Roa, Ana Laura Márquez-Aguirre, Argelia Esperanza Rojas-Mayorquín, Daniel Ortuño-Sahagún

“…Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder of the Central Nervous System that has been associated with several environmental factors, such as diet and obesity. The possible link between MS and obesity has become more interesting in recent years since the discovery of the remarkable properties of adipose tissue. …”
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