The neglected governance challenges of solid waste management in Uganda: Insights from a newly created City of Mbarara by Mesharch, W. Katusiimeh, Boaz, Nabimanya, Derrick, Komwangi

“…ere is therefore need to strengthen capacity ( nancial, institutional, technological and infrastructural) to drive environmentally solid waste management practices for sustainable solid waste management.…”
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Kabale University Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Policy by Kabale University

“…WHEREAS Kabale University is a Public University established under the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001 (as amended) by Statutory Instrument No. 36 of July, 2015, with the main aim of becoming an efficient and effective University that excels in teaching, learning, research, innovation and community engagement and to become a sustainable vibrant University of academic excellence in the Great Lakes Region and beyond; AND WHEREAS the Government of Uganda enacted the Public Private Partnership Act, 2015 which establishes Public-Private Partnership (PPP) as a model and a framework of providing efficient services and excellent quality public goods, WHEREAS the Kabale University Council through this framework recognizes the increasing involvement and importance of private sector in provision of excellent quality public goods and services in a resource constrained environment as an alternative funding model for acquiring and administering infrastructural projects and other related services on behalf of the University in the medium to long-term; AND WHEREAS, this policy targets to acquire and provide excellent quality public goods and services to the University at competitive costs and utilize private sector expertise and finance, and deliverables at reduced risks that are inherent in delivery of public infrastructures and services. …”
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Optimizing fodder yield and quality through integrated organic nutrient amendments in multi-crop system by Santosh Onte, Santosh Onte, Vrushabh Vijay Fiskey, Manjunath S. Melavanki, Airadevi P. Angadi, Prasanna S. Pyati, Magan Singh, Dileep Kumar, Sanjivkumar Angadarao Kochewad, Sudhir Kumar, Hari Om, Vijendra Kumar Meena, Kamal Garg, Vetrivel Karunakaran, Manish Kanwat, Babu Lal Meena, Yogananda Shivalli Boregowda, Rahul Bellagi, K. Naveena, Sunil Chandersheker, Elisa Azura Azman, Sanjeev Kumar

“…The increasing demand for organic fodder has highlighted the need for sustainable agricultural practices that optimize both yield and quality. …”
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Effects of nitrogen fertilizer basal-to-top-dressing ratios on maize straw decomposition, soil carbon and nitrogen, and bacterial community structure in different soil textures on... by Jingyu Li, Jingyu Li, Xiaonan Yang, Rui Hou, Yujie Ma, Yanqun Wang, Yang Ma, Wenchao Zhen, Yuanyuan Huang, Xin Fu, Zhengping Peng, Zhengping Peng, Mingxin Men

“…Straw return is a recognized agricultural practice that improves soil quality, reduces reliance on chemical fertilizers, and supports sustainable agriculture. Its effectiveness is influenced by microbial changes under varying soil properties and fertilization practices. …”
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Social support in old age: differences by sex in a sample from northern Mexico by Rosa Isabel Garza-Sánchez, José González-Tovar

“…Social support is perceived as information from the environment that allows a person to feel loved, esteemed and sustained. The objective of this study was to compare whether there are significant differences between men and women in the level of social support perceived by the family, friends and other meaningful support networks. …”
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Optimizing Pretrained Convolutional Neural Networks for Tomato Leaf Disease Detection by Iftikhar Ahmad, Muhammad Hamid, Suhail Yousaf, Syed Tanveer Shah, Muhammad Ovais Ahmad

“…Vegetable and fruit plants facilitate around 7.5 billion people around the globe, playing a crucial role in sustaining life on the planet. The rapid increase in the use of chemicals such as fungicides and bactericides to curtail plant diseases is causing negative effects on the agro-ecosystem. …”
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Numerical analysis of absorber tube shapes in PCM-integrated parabolic trough solar collectors by Binit Kumar, Abhishek Awasthi, Jungho Lee, Yongseok Jeon

“…Its optimized geometry makes it a promising candidate for scalable and efficient solar energy solutions in industrial and domestic applications, offering advancements in sustainable energy utilization.…”
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<i>Bacillus thuringiensis</i> and <i>Trichoderma asperellum</i> as Biostimulants in Hydroponic Tendril Pea (<i>Pisum sativum</i>) Microgreens by Ramona Pérez-Leal, María Janeth Rodríguez-Roque, Angélica Anahí Acevedo-Barrera, Alejandra Villa-Martínez, Brenda I. Guerrero, Aldo Gutiérrez-Chávez, Jared Hernández-Huerta

“…These findings underscore the potential to scale these treatments in commercial hydroponic systems, offering a sustainable approach to optimizing the production of this emerging crop type.…”
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The Diversity of Edible Flowers and Its Biocultural Role in Local Food System in Dali, Southwest China by Qing Zhang, Jihai Zhang, Congli Xu, Xianjin Wu, Chunlin Long

“…The role of EFs in sustainable food systems (SFS) is discussed, with emphasis on their economic, environmental, and social impacts. …”
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Enhancing Accessibility in Public Spaces: A Computational Study of Hatirjheel Lakefront Using Space Syntax by Sharif Tousif Hossain, Baqer Al-Ramadan, Muhammad Bilal, Hamad Ahmed Altuwaijri

“…The findings are critical for creating a more integrated urban fabric in Dhaka, ensuring sustainable urban growth. This research provides actionable strategies for urban planners to optimize the use of public spaces, reinforcing the role of Hatirjheel as a vital component of Dhaka’s urban network.…”
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Significant Depletion of CD4+ T Cells Occurs in the Oral Mucosa during Simian Immunodeficiency Virus Infection with the Infected CD4+ T Cell Reservoir Continuing to Persist in the... by Jeffy George, Wendeline Wagner, Mark G. Lewis, Joseph J. Mattapallil

“…Therapeutic approaches aimed at obtaining sustainable CD4+ T cell repopulation in combination with strategies that can eradicate the latent viral reservoir in the oral mucosa are essential for better oral health and long-term outcome in HIV infected patients.…”
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Protecting fisheries resources and marine ecosystem from climate change: Solutions and legal constraints by Indriyani Rachma, Kumar Singh Manish, Ngoc Trang Vu Thi

“…Recently, the 2023 UNGA Resolution on sustainable fisheries reported the decline in global fish stocks. …”
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Operational management analysis regarding optimization of making liquid smoke with cyclone distillation technology by Dudi Haryadi, Muhammad Fathussalam, Fahri Rijal Giffari, Khairunissa Ainun, Indra Yuwono

“…This research highlights the potential of utilizing palm oil solid waste for value-added products such as liquid smoke, contributing to waste management and sustainable agricultural practices. The findings provide insights for further research and development of eco-friendly pest control solutions utilizing liquid smoke-derived compounds.…”
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Decoding links between magmatic processes and eruption dynamics: whole-rock time series petrology of the 2021 Tajogaite eruption, La Palma by Jane H. Scarrow, Matthew J. Pankhurst, Olivia A. Barbee, Katy J. Chamberlain, Daniel J. Morgan, Marc-Antoine Longpré, Samantha Tramontano, James Hickey, David A. Neave, Gavin K. Rollinson, Alexander G. Stewart, Penny E. Wieser, Beverley C. Coldwell, William Hernández, Luca D’Auria, Nemesio M. Pérez

“…We present an integrated petrological study of the 2021 Tajogaite eruption, La Palma, examining magmatic processes that initiated, sustained, and terminated surface volcanic activity. …”
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Comparative analysis of Oreochromis niloticus responses to Chlorella vulgaris and Lactobacillus-fermented Azolla economic feed supplements in biofloc and green systems: An in silic... by Ahmed M. Aboseif, Nasser S. Flefil, Mostafa K.S. Taha, Asmaa Negm El-Dein, Mingchun Ren, Hualiang Liang, Abd-Ellatif M. Hussian

“…Comparative trials in biofloc and green water systems showed that fish fed with fermented Azolla exhibited improved growth, feed utilization, and immune response, demonstrating the potential of fermented plant-based feed as a sustainable alternative to conventional soybean meal. …”
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Phygital Experience Platform for Textile Exhibitions in Small Local Museums by Supaporn Chai-Arayalert, Supattra Puttinaovarat, Wanida Saetang

“…The findings underscore the potential of phygital approaches to foster deeper connections with cultural heritage, ensure broader accessibility, and support sustainable visitor engagement.…”
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Molecular Insights in the Anticancer Activity of Natural Tocotrienols: Targeting Mitochondrial Metabolism and Cellular Redox Homeostasis by Raffaella Chiaramonte, Giulia Sauro, Domenica Giannandrea, Patrizia Limonta, Lavinia Casati

“…Over the past two decades, accumulating evidence has pointed out that, despite the presence of a highly active glycolytic pathway (Warburg effect), a functional and even upregulated mitochondrial respiration occurs in cancer cells to meet the need of high energy and the biosynthetic demand to sustain their anabolic growth. Mitochondria are also the primary source of intracellular ROS. …”
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Optimal design and operation of a wind farm/battery energy storage considering demand side management by Siyu Tao, Chaohai Zhang, Andrés E. Feijóo‐Lorenzo, Victor Kim

“…Abstract Balancing electricity demand and sustainable energy generation like wind energy presents challenges for the smart grid. …”
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Low-Concentration Hypochlorous Acid Drinking Water Alleviates Broiler Gut Microbial Load While Preserving Overall Growth Performance by Zonggang Li, Chang Liu, Dongyan Shao, Chune Tan, Yingqi Cao, Senzhong Deng, Teng Teeh Lim, Fei Xu

“…We observed that the effect on growth performance was sustained only during the starter phase, with no significant impact throughout the entire production cycle. …”
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A step forward in enhancing the health-promoting properties of whole tomato as a functional food to lower the impact of non-communicable diseases by Pier Giorgio Natali, Pier Giorgio Natali, Mauro Piantelli, Alessandra Sottini, Margherita Eufemi, Cristina Banfi, Luisa Imberti

“…WTFS equals the antioxidant activity of N-acetyl-cysteine and interferes with multiple inflammation and cellular transformation-sustaining metabolic pathways. In interventional studies, WTFS inhibits prostate experimental tumors and improves benign prostate hypertrophy-associated symptoms with no associated side-effects. …”
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