Guide to Fertilization for Pine Straw Production on Coastal Plain Sites by Anna Osiecka, Patrick J. Minogue, E. David Dickens

“…Pine straw is perfect for water-efficient landscaping (xeriscaping), an increasingly popular choice for environmentally conscious landscapers. Thanks to the growing popularity of this natural mulch material, pine straw production has quickly become an important Florida industry. …”
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Dynamic microwave-assisted extraction combined with liquid phase microextraction based on the solidification of a floating drop for the analysis of organochlorine pesticides in gra... by Guijie Li, Xu Zhang, Tingting Liu, Hongxiu Fan, Hongcheng Liu, Shangyu Li, Dawei Wang, Lan Ding

“…Compared with the published extraction methods, the developed method was used to analyze organochlorine pesticides in grains, being more environmentally friendly, which is suitable for the daily determination of organochlorine pesticides.…”
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Analysis of Factors Influencing Public Acceptance of Air Taxis in South Korea by Ansun Park, Seungmin Lee

“…Air taxis, a core service within urban air mobility (UAM), have the potential to enhance user satisfaction and address societal challenges such as traffic congestion and environmental pollution. However, the success of this service is often hindered by various concerns. …”
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Diabetes mellitus: The pathophysiology as a canvas for management elucidation and strategies by Franklyn Nonso Iheagwam, Olawumi Toyin Iheagwam

“…Numerous risk factors, from genetic to environmental, are associated with this disease. Based on the global observed cases and etiopathogenesis, DM falls into three broad categories: type 1, 2, and gestational diabetes mellitus. …”
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Recycling of Cooking Oil Waste into Reactive Polyurethane for Blending with Thermoplastic Polyethylene by Anika Zafiah M. Rus, N. Syamimi M. Salim, N. Haiza Sapiee

“…Driven by the need of growing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future, this research is started by mixing in-house produced biorenewable polymers (BP) from waste cooking oil with the standard low density polyethylene (LDPE) and high density polyethylene (HDPE) via melt-mixing at low ratios. …”
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miRNAomic Approach to Plant Nitrogen Starvation by Peerzada Yasir Yousuf, Peerzada Arshid Shabir, Khalid Rehman Hakeem

“…The increased use of N fertilizers is associated with high-cost inputs and negative environmental consequences, which necessitates the development of nitrogen-use-efficient plants for sustainable agriculture. …”
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Multifocal Breast Cancer in Young Women with Prolonged Contact between Their Breasts and Their Cellular Phones by John G. West, Nimmi S. Kapoor, Shu-Yuan Liao, June W. Chen, Lisa Bailey, Robert A. Nagourney

“…Breast cancer occurring in women under the age of 40 is uncommon in the absence of family history or genetic predisposition, and prompts the exploration of other possible exposures or environmental risks. We report a case series of four young women—ages from 21 to 39—with multifocal invasive breast cancer that raises the concern of a possible association with nonionizing radiation of electromagnetic field exposures from cellular phones. …”
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Functionalized Activated Carbon Derived from Biomass for Photocatalysis Applications Perspective by Samira Bagheri, Nurhidayatullaili Muhd Julkapli, Sharifah Bee Abd Hamid

“…This review highlighted the developments of safe, effective, economic, and environmental friendly catalytic technologies to transform lignocellulosic biomass into the activated carbon (AC). …”
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Camellias at a Glance by Sydney Park Brown

“…This revised 6-page fact sheet was written by Sydney Park Brown, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, April 2012.  CIR461/EP002: Camellias at a Glance (ufl.edu) Revisions September 2015, April 2020. …”
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Direct Analysis of Low-Volatile Molecular Marker Extract from Airborne Particulate Matter Using Sensitivity Correction Method by Satoshi Irei

“…Molecular marker analysis of environmental samples often requires time consuming preseparation steps. …”
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Phytochemicals Mediated Remediation of Neurotoxicity Induced by Heavy Metals by Vivek Kumar Gupta, Shweta Singh, Anju Agrawal, Nikhat Jamal Siddiqi, Bechan Sharma

“…Almost all the environmental components including both the abiotic and biotic factors have been consistently threatened by excessive contamination of heavy metals continuously released from various sources. …”
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More than PHB – the PHAmily of Copolymers: Justifications for Broader Use and Summary of Biodegradation Facts on Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) – A Review by M. Lackner, P. Costa, M. Koller, M. Zinn

“…Despite this, not all PHA copolymers have been fully evaluated for their biodegradability across diverse environmental conditions. Nevertheless, due to their biosynthesis in living microorganisms, a good degree of biodegradability is expected. …”
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Understanding Metrics for Communicating the Economic Importance of Florida’s Fisheries Part II: Quantifying Market Activity by Robert Botta, Christa D. Court, Andrew Ropicki, Edward V. Camp

“…Understanding these differences is important for discussing the economic importance of fisheries and how they might be affected by management actions or environmental changes. This publication is the second part in a three-part series that summarizes different types of economic metrics and how they are often used in a fisheries context. …”
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Effect of Cow Urine on the Growth Characteristics of Fusarium lateritium, an Important Coffee Fungus in Zimbabwe by Timothy Gotora, Lawrence Masaka, Marvelous Sungirai

“…There is potential for the use of cow urine as a means of controlling Fusarium bark disease with other advantages being availability, low cost, and limited environmental damage.…”
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Enhancing Smart City Maturity Through Digital Transformation: A Success Factors Analysis by Widya Listianingsih, Tony Dwi Susanto

“…The study results reveal six factors influencing Smart City maturity: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure, data integration, government policies and strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, environmental sustainability, and innovation and human resource development. …”
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Design, Fabrication, and Efficiency Study of a Novel Solar Thermal Water Heating System: Towards Sustainable Development by M. Z. H. Khan, M. R. Al-Mamun, S. Sikdar, P. K. Halder, M. R. Hasan

“…It is expected that such novel solar thermal technology would further contribute to the development of the renewable energy (solar) driven heating/hot water service and therefore lead to significant environmental benefits.…”
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Physicochemical Characterization and Thermodynamic Studies of Nanoemulsion-Based Transdermal Delivery System for Fullerene by Cheng Loong Ngan, Mahiran Basri, Minaketan Tripathy, Roghayeh Abedi Karjiban, Emilia Abdul-Malek

“…Fullerene nanoemulsions with 0.6% or higher xanthan gum content were found to be stable against creaming and flocculation when exposed to extreme environmental conditions.…”
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Dalla sovranità alla convivialità: strategie di sopravvivenza agroalimentare in Sardegna by Fabio Parascandolo, Maurizio Fadda

“…These and similar phenomena highlight relevant instances of equitable and responsible access to appropriate agri-food systems for improved social and environmental conditions.…”
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URBANIZATION, MIGRATION, AND HUMAN SECURITY: IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA by Damian Kehinde Adesegha, Adeshina Iyanuoluwa Omotayo

“…These conditions increase the vulnerability of urban populations to a range of security threats, including crime, disease outbreaks, and environmental disasters. …”
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Airway basal stem cell therapy for lung diseases: an emerging regenerative medicine strategy by Xingren Liu, Xin Wang, Xue Wu, Shuhua Zhan, Yan Yang, Caiyu Jiang

“…Airway BSCs, which are strongly capable of self-renewal and multi-lineage differentiation, can effectively attenuate airway epithelial injury caused by environmental factors or genetic disorders, such as cystic fibrosis. …”
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