Ecological security driving mechanisms and optimization of zoning in Chinese urban agglomerations: A case study of the central plains urban agglomeration by Jinyuan Zhang, Xuning Qiao, Yongju Yang, Liang Liu, Yalong Li, Shengnan Zhao

“…In light of mounting ecological security challenges, including disparities in ecological efficiency and growing constraints from resource and environmental limitations, the CPUA urgently requires achieving a balance and mutually beneficial relationship between economic growth and ecological protection. …”
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Light exposure profiles differ between myopes and non-myopes outside school hours by John G Lawrenson, Rakhee Shah, Rohit Dhakal, Byki Huntjens, Pavan Kumar Verkicharla

“…Purpose Considering the putative role of light in myopia, and variations in socioeconomic, lifestyle, educational and environmental factors across ethnicities, we objectively investigated light exposure patterns in Indian school children.Methods The light exposure profile of 143 school children (9–15 years, 50 myopes) recorded using a validated wearable light tracker for six continuous days was analysed. …”
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Optimizing plant density to improve the soil microenvironment and enhance crop productivity in cotton/cumin intercropping systems by Humei Zhang, Humei Zhang, Liwen Tian, Xianzhe Hao, Nannan Li, Xiaojuan Shi, Feng Shi, Yu Tian, Wenbo Wang, Honghai Luo

“…IntroductionResidual film pollution has become a key factor that affects the sustainable development of cotton, and intercropping may be an economical and environmentally friendly method to reduce the negative effects of nonmulched conditions on cotton growth. …”
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Artificial intelligence analysis of thermal energy for convectively heated ternary nanofluid flow in radiated channel considering viscous dissipations aspects by Hamid Qureshi, Amjad Ali Pasha, Muhammad Asif Zahoor Raja, Zahoor Shah, Salem Algarni, Talal Alqahtani, Waqar Azeem Khan, Moinul Haq

“…Thermal management is very important in engineering applications to improve the systems’ performance and to reduce the environmental impact. This research works to establish the convective heat transfer coefficient (CHTC) of new improved ternary hybrid functionalized nanofluids with CuO, Fe2O3, and SiO2 nanoparticles in polymeric fluid. …”
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Improving natural red pigment production by Streptomyces phaeolivaceus strain GH27 for functionalization of textiles with in silico ADME prediction by Gehad H. El Sayed, Mohamed Fadel, Rasha Fouad, Hend M. Ahmed, Ahmed A. Hamed

“…In comparison to conventional and nanotechnological attributes, printed samples exhibit significant color strength without environmental repercussions. The treatment of cotton, wool, and polyester samples suppressed pathogen growth to differing extents. …”
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Transition characteristics and driving mechanisms of different types of rural settlements in plain agricultural areas by QU Yanbo, HE Xinhan, DONG Xiaozhen, LIU Chunqiang, YANG Yong, LI Yuanchao

“…[Conclusion] The different transition types are the result of adapting of internal conditions and external environmental changes of different rural settlements. …”
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Interactive effects of atmospheric oxidising pollutants and heat waves on the risk of residential mortality by Nan Ren, Huimin Huang, Baoying Liu, Chuancheng Wu, Jianjun Xiang, Quan Zhou, Shuling Kang, Xiaoyang Zhang, Yu Jiang

“…Methods We collected environmental, meteorological, and residential mortality data in Fuzhou from 1 January 2016, to 31 December 2021. …”
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Field Study on the Law of Surface Subsidence in the High-Intensity Fully Mechanized Caving Mining Working Face with Shallow Thick Bedrock and Thin Epipedon in Hilly Areas by Yi Tan, Hao Cheng, Shuang Gong, Erhu Bai, Minchao Shao, Bingyuan Hao, Xiaoshuang Li, Han Xu

“…To provide a theoretical and reference foundation for mine environmental protection in hilly settings, a research on surface movement of the high-intensity fully mechanized caving mining working face with shallow thick bedrock and thin epipedon (HIFMCMWFSTBTE) is urgently needed. …”
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Professional Barriers in Energy Efficiency Retrofits—A Solution Based on Information Flow Modeling by Xilong Liao, Chun Wang, Baiyi Li, Baizhan Li, Chenqiu Du

“…The analysis uncovers that the primary obstacles to energy-saving renovations are categorized into technical, economic, environmental, and other barriers. These barriers are characterized by a high degree of specialization, the inadequate integration of information, and limited collaboration among stakeholders. …”
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Case-area targeted interventions and free chlorine residual in household drinking water: An observational cohort study during a cholera outbreak in Northeast Nigeria. by Lindsay Salem-Bango, Jennifer OKeeffe, Michael R Desjardins, Daniele Lantagne, Chiara Altare, Gurpreet Kaur, Kanaganathan Rangaiya, Patricia Oke-Oghene Obroh, Ahmadu Audu, Chimda Emmanuel Solomon, Thomas Heath, Emmanuel Emeka Ihemezue, Solomon Aye, Baptiste Lecuyot, Mustafa Sikder, Shannon Doocy, Melody Xiao, Paul B Spiegel

“…We also analyzed the associated relationship between CATI and environmental factors and odds of FCR <0.2 mg/L using quasi-Poisson multivariate logistic regression models with generalized estimating equations (GEE). …”
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Genetic parameters for milk production traits of Simmental cows with random regression test-day model by A. Otwinowska-Mindur, E. Ptak, W. Jagusiak, A. Zarnecki

“…The model contained fixed herd-test-date effect, fixed regressions within age-season of calving classes, and random additive genetic and permanent environmental regressions. The Wilmink function was used for fixed regressions, and third-order Legendre polynomials for random regressions. …”
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Effect of Palm Kernel Shell Ash Supplement with Egg Shell Ash on Stabilized Lateritic Soil for a Road Work by Sulaiman Olayinka Subair

“…These materials can contribute to environmental degradation, including air and water pollution, and adversely affect local ecosystems. …”
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Stability and microbial community analysis during rotary drum composting of vegetable waste by V. Sudharsan Varma, Ajay S. Kalamdhad

“…Background Disposal of vegetable waste in landfills and illegal sites leads to emission of greenhouse gases and leachate production, thereby imposing major environmental issues. As an alternative, this waste can be successfully recycled for its high nutrient content using composting process. …”
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Formation of the Educational Trajectory: Educational Motives and Choices in the Narratives of Students from Moscow Leading Universities by A. V. Noskova, D. V. Goloukhova, E. I. Kuzmina

“…Educational choices related to keeping or changing the educational trajectory are determined by the desire to avoid risks and having a high level of satisfaction with studies in the case of linear trajectories and the desire  to  gain  new  educational  experience,  obtaining  competencies  that  go  beyond  the  scope of the specialty being studied, as well as environmental factors of the university in the case of non-linear tracks.It is shown that a qualitative research strategy allows the researchers to look at reflected educational choices from the perspective of their semantic content, which is especially in demand due to the growing trend towards individualization of the educational process. …”
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Turning green: the impact of changing to more eco-friendly respiratory healthcare – a carbon and cost analysis of Dutch prescription data by Evelyn A Brakema, johan Kooistra, Niels Chavannes, Paul Hagedoorn, Pieter ten Have, Peter van Hal, Iris Wichers, Pauline de Heer, Hans C Ossebaard

“…Fourth, we performed a budget impact analysis.Setting Dutch respiratory healthcare.Primary and secondary outcome measures The carbon footprint of current inhalation medication and the environmental and financial impact of replacing pMDIs with NPIs.Results In 2020, 1.4 million patients used inhalers for COPD or asthma treatment. …”
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Epigene functional diversity: isoform usage, disordered domain content, and variable binding partners by Leroy Bondhus, Aileen A. Nava, Isabelle S. Liu, Valerie A. Arboleda

“…We found that there are specific structural features that enable epigenes to perform their variable roles depending on the cellular and environmental context. First, epigenes are significantly larger and have more exons compared with non-epigenes which contributes to increased isoform diversity. …”
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Best organic farming expansion scenarios for pest control: a modeling approach by Delattre, Thomas, Memah, Mohamed-Mahmoud, Franck, Pierre, Valsesia, Pierre, Lavigne, Claire

“…Organic Farming (OF) has been expanding recently in response to growing consumer demand and as a response to environmental concerns. The area under OF is expected to further increase in the future. …”
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Prevention and control of cholera with household and community water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) interventions: A scoping review of current international guidelines. by Lauren D'Mello-Guyett, Karin Gallandat, Rafael Van den Bergh, Dawn Taylor, Gregory Bulit, Dominique Legros, Peter Maes, Francesco Checchi, Oliver Cumming

“…Cholera is spread through faecal-oral routes, and studies demonstrate that ingestion of Vibrio cholerae occurs from consuming contaminated food and water, contact with cholera cases and transmission from contaminated environmental point sources. WASH guidelines recommending interventions for the prevention and control of cholera are numerous and vary considerably in their recommendations. …”
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Impact of geographical variation on nutritional and antioxidant properties of Basella alba L. from Sri Lanka by Lakshanee Weerasinghe Dahanayaka, Mapa Mudiyanselage Sumudu Tharangani Mapa, Chamila Chathuranga Kadigamuwa, Dhanushka Udayanga

“…These properties arise from the availability of essential nutrients, phytochemicals, and antioxidant potential, which may vary depending on environmental factors induced by the geographical location. …”
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Associations between autistic traits and early ear and upper respiratory signs: a prospective observational study of the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) ge... by Amanda Hall, Dheeraj Rai, Jean Golding, Yasmin Iles-Caven, Steven Gregory, Richard Maw

“…Adjustment for 10 environmental characteristics made little difference to the results, and substantially more adjusted associations were at p&lt;0.001 than expected by chance (41 observed; 0.01 expected). …”
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