Efficient Truss Design: A Hybrid Geometric Mean Optimizer for Better Performance by Vu Hong Son Pham, Nghiep Trinh Nguyen Dang, Van Nam Nguyen

“…Such optimization is crucial for reducing dependence on natural resources and contributing to a decrease in CO2 emissions from the production and transport of construction materials. …”
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La selección artificial en el origen del pensamiento evolutivo y en los procesos de domesticación en el mundo actual by Arturo Argueta Villamar, Ricardo Noguera Solano, Eduardo Corona-M.

“…This knowledge is highly relevant for the conservation of biodiversity and agrobiodiversity, the use of natural resources, biocultural heritage and the sustainable future of the planet.…”
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Climate change response measures in South African road transport sector: lessons from BRICS countries by Maijane M. Mashamaite

“…It is therefore, deduced that BRICS countries can promote climate-friendly transport by prioritizing green logistics, green innovation and renewable natural resources, while promoting sustainable development and supporting renewable energy. …”
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Feasibility of Reprocessing Natural Fiber Filled Poly(lactic acid) Composites: An In-Depth Investigation by Sujal Bhattacharjee, Dilpreet S. Bajwa

“…Under these circumstances, recycling could be an effective solution, since it will widen the composite service life and prevent the excessive use of natural resources. This research investigates an in-depth impact of recycling on the mechanical and thermomechanical properties of oak wood flour based PLA composites. …”
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Le conflit du Tipnis et la Bolivie d’Evo Morales face à ses contradictions : analyse d’un conflit socio-environnemental by Laetitia Perrier-Bruslé

“…What is at stake here is both the process of change in Bolivia and the future of natural resources in a global context.…”
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Study on Medicinal Forest Plants in Ifo, Ogun State, Nigeria, and Factors Shaping Usage Patterns by Abiodun Olusesi Oso, Orimoloye Ipoola Faleyimu, Waheed Akanni Salami, Elizabeth Philip, Rilwan Oluyinka Adewale, Musifat Abosede Kolapo

“… The utilization of medicinal plants in Nigeria is not solely associated with availability and accessibility but also reflects cultural heritage and local knowledge regarding natural resources. This research addresses the pressing issue of the medicinal utilization of selected forest plants in the Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Phenolic Profiles and Antioxidant Activity in the Leaves of Invasive <i>Amelanchier × spicata</i> (Lam.) K. Koch in Lithuania by Sandra Saunoriūtė, Kristina Zymonė, Mindaugas Marksa, Lina Raudonė

“…The assessment of natural resources from a phytogeographic point of view is relevant. …”
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Improving the Attractiveness of Waste Steel Cans for Steel Mills by Removing Tin by B.J. Gajda, J. Reterski

“…Tin, being a metal with broad applications and limited natural resources, should be recovered from waste materials. …”
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Community-Based Mangrove Forest Development as an Ecotourism Area to Improve Community Welfare by Elfina Yetti, Sukendi Sukendi, Efriyeldi Efriyeldi, Sutikno Agus, Syahza Almasdi

“…Cooperation with related parties can build an industry in the field of ecotourism that can improve community welfare and preserve our natural resources. The implications for developing sustainable ecotourism in the Teluk Pambang and Selat Baru Village areas can be a model for other coastal communities, encouraging economic growth while protecting our natural heritage.…”
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An analytical disquisition on the nonlinear optical responses of carbon quantum dots engineered by diverse synthesis methodologies by Rashi Mahendra Patil, Akshay Raj R, Shyamal Mondal, Tejashree Bhave, Appala Venkata Ramana Murthy

“…Meanwhile, the green synthesis method, utilizing natural resources and organic precursors which replaced by chemical capping agents such as PEG, showed a moderate NLO response (χ(3) = 2.72 × 10–7 esu), influenced by diverse surface functionalities. …”
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Unleashing the power of responsible knowledge management: A catalyst for sustainable business transformation by Raysa Geaquinto Rocha, Arminda Paço, Helena Alves, Cristina Dias-Cabral

“…Additionally, isolated actions such as evaluation of the company’s impact on society, sustainable product or service development, and actions to save energy or switch to sustainable energy sources have a greater impact on the development of sustainable businesses than actions for involving employees in the management and actions to reduce impact or consumption on natural resources. Conversely, reuse or recycling actions have no significant impact. …”
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Geopolitical competition of great powers in the Arctic by E. S. Karsanova

“…The article examines the complex issues of Arctic security arising from changing geopolitical realities; explores the new Cold War atmosphere in the region mixed with melting ice, which affects military planning and opens new economic opportunities and access to natural resources. Particular attention is paid to the reasons for the competition of great powers for primacy in the Arctic. …”
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Developing a sustainable development model in Banyumas Regency: Challenges, Opportunities and Global Cooperation Network by Fitrah Elpeni, Kartika Bintarsari Nuriyeni, Sabhita Kusuma Ayusia, Adi Setyorini Fitri, Darmawan Arif, Asma Nailah Afifah, Mokhamad Luthfi Raden

“…Notwithstanding these challenges, Banyumas exhibits considerable potential for sustainable development, with ample natural resources, a cooperative local government, and vigorous community involvement. …”
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Introduction of Hydrosphere Environmental Problems in Lower Secondary School Chemistry Lessons by Taja Klemen, Iztok Devetak

“…The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development focuses on ensuring a healthy environment for present and future generations by avoiding risks associated with consumption, exploitation of natural resources and pollution. Maintaining an environmentally aware society to address hydrosphere environmental problems requires environmental literacy, which should be continuously improved through environmental education. …”
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Agricultural sustainability through Smart Farming Systems: A comparative Analysis Between the Republic of Korea and Republic of Uganda. by Happy, Kenneth, Gang, Roggers, Ban, Yeongjun, Yang, Sungyu, Rahmat, Endang, Okello, Denis, Komakech, Richard, Cyrus, Okello, Okello, Kalule David, Kang, Youngmin

“…We scrutinized the agricultural assets, natural resources, approaches, technologies, policy interventions, achievements, challenges encountered, and reasons of smart farm pursuit for each country. …”
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Biogeochemical evidence raises questions on the longevity of warming‐induced growth enhancements in wet boreal forests by Susan E. Ziegler, Sharon A. Billings, Frances A. Podrebarac, Kate A. Edwards, Andrea Skinner, Kate M. Buckeridge, Trevor C. VandenBoer

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Tetrodotoxin, fungal pathogen infection, and bacterial microbiome associations are variable in the skin microecosystems of two Taricha newt species by Talon Jost, Talon Jost, Alysha Henderson, Brandon LaBumbard, Krisztian Magori, Amber Stokes, Danica Bergin, Autumn Holley, Autumn Holley, Molly Bletz, Molly Bletz, Obed Hernández-Gómez, Gary Bucciarelli, Douglas C. Woodhams, Jonah Piovia-Scott, Jenifer B. Walke

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Accumulation Characteristics and Hydrological Effects of Litter in Mixed Robinia pseudoacacia Plantations by CAO Zetao, DENG Yangxu, TIAN Jing, WANG Bing, LIU Guobin, YANG Yanfen

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Fine-scale satellite-based monitoring of temperature and vegetation cover in microclimates, distribution ranges, and landscape connectivity for Neurergus kaiseri (Kaiser’s mountain... by Peyman Karami, Sajad Tavakoli, Mina Esmaeili

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Formation of the Figge Maar Seafloor Crater During the 1964 B1 Blowout in the German North Sea by Jens Karstens, Jens Schneider von Deimling, Christian Berndt, Christoph Böttner, Michel Kühn, Benedict T. I. Reinardy, Axel Ehrhardt, Jonas Gros, Bettina Schramm, Dirk Klaeschen, Judith Elger, Matthias Haeckel, Mark Schmidt, Sven Heinrich, Philipp Müller, Frithjof Bense

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