Anemia among HIV-Infected Patients Initiating Antiretroviral Therapy in South Africa: Improvement in Hemoglobin regardless of Degree of Immunosuppression and the Initiating ART Re... by Simbarashe Takuva, Mhairi Maskew, Alana T. Brennan, Ian Sanne, A. Patrick MacPhail, Mathew P. Fox

“…However, between 6 and 24 months on ART, hemoglobin levels showed a sustained overall increase, the magnitude of which was similar regardless of baseline CD4 level. …”
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Characterization of ZnO nanoparticles synthesized using probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum GP258 by Prashantkumar Siddappa Chakra, Aishwarya Banakar, Shriram Narayan Puranik, Vishwas Kaveeshwar, C. R. Ravikumar, Devaraja Gayathri

“…The fundamental goal of our investigation is to employ a sustainable synthesis method for zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs), utilizing lactic acid bacteria isolated from curd as the key biological agent. …”
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Development of a Highly Biocompatible Antituberculosis Nanodelivery Formulation Based on Para-Aminosalicylic Acid—Zinc Layered Hydroxide Nanocomposites by Bullo Saifullah, Palanisamy Arulselvan, Mohamed Ezzat El Zowalaty, Sharida Fakurazi, Thomas J. Webster, Benjamin Geilich, Mohd Zobir Hussein

“…The in vitro release of PAS from the formulation was found to be sustained in a human body simulated phosphate buffer saline (PBS) solution at pH values of 7.4 and 4.8. …”
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Investigating the impact of diversion projects on river health using the spherical fuzzy cloud TOPSIS model and the SHapley Additive exPlanation technique by Ting Cheng, Maosen Ju, Wenhui Zhang, Chenhui Wu, Qi Liu, Qingqing Ban

“…The framework and results proposed in this study are expected to provide support and reference for assessing the impact of other river water diversion projects on river health and sustainable management.…”
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Effect of parent concrete strength on recycled concrete performance by Bachir Kebaili, Mohammed Benzerara, Souad Menadi, Nadia Kouider, Redjem Belouettar

“… The reuse of concrete waste as a secondary aggregate could be an efficient solution for sustainable development and long-term environmental protection. …”
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Efficient photocatalytic degradation of bisphenol A on 2D-3D spherically hierarchical structure Zn5In2S8 by Zongwen Zhang, Yi Zhang, Huili Han, Riyadh Ramadhan Ikreedeegh, Riyadh Ramadhan Ikreedeegh, Syed Shoaib Ahmad Shah, Muhammad Tayyab

“…Notably, ZIS maintains high photocatalytic activity and stability over multiple cycles, indicating its potential as a sustainable photocatalyst. These findings not only contribute to the development of efficient photocatalysts for environmental remediation but also underscore the significant role of Zn5In2S8 in photocatalysis and solar energy conversion.…”
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The attractiveness of the teaching profession: a integrative literature review by Leanete Thomas Dotta, Sónia Rodrigues, Luciana Joana, Maria João Carvalho, Maria João Carvalho

“…Addressing these issues is critical to developing sustainable policies that enhance the attractiveness of the teaching profession and promote educational equity.…”
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Research on the Protection of Battlefield Sites in the Taihang Mountain Area of Southern Hebei Province, China: A Case Study of She County by Feifei Zheng, Yuan Kuang, Yue Hu

“…This study can lay the foundation for the cultural inheritance and sustainable protection of battlefield sites in the Taihang Mountain Area of Southern Hebei Province, and provide theoretical references and practical examples for similar research.…”
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Fat Reduction and Replacement in Dry-Cured Fermented Sausage by Using High Pressure Processing Meat as Fat Replacer and Olive Oil by Bolumar Tomas, Toepfl Stefan, Heinz Volker

“…Further studies are needed to find processing strategies that permit a stable incorporation of liquid plant oils to dry-cured fermented sausage for the development of healthier and more sustainable dry-cured fermented meat products.…”
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Climatic Zoning of Khuzestan Province Based on Litten Ski Method by Seyede Lale Sadat Asl, Gholamreza Yavari, Farid Ejlali

“…Implementing sustainable development of regions requires careful planning based on talents and resource constraints, and the climate of each region is one of the most important factors determining the development potential of the place. …”
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Utilisation Efficiency of Construction Land in China’s Coastal Cities Based on Debt Level by Hui Wang, Lu Qiao, Chuang Tian, Qiaoqiao Lin

“…This study’s findings can provide a reference for a sustainable promotion of new urbanisation in both China and in other countries to avoid the risk of land urbanisation.…”
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Towards Circular Economy through Waste to Biomass Energy in Madagascar by Ling Qin, Mengjun Wang, Jinfu Zhu, Yuhu Wei, Xintao Zhou, Zheng He

“…Although around 80% of energy use comes from biomass energy, the current application method of biomass in Madagascar is still in the earliest stage, which is not safe and sustainable. This is because the main form of biomass energy used in Madagascar is still solid charcoal and wood, and the technology is limited. …”
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Effect of Cornstover Char and Indigeneous Bacteria on the Physiochemical Properties and Hydrocarbon Degradation of Crude Oil - Contaminated soil by O. Ovie, L. E. Tudararo-Aherobo, A. C. Ibezute

“… Bioremediation offers a sustainable approach to addressing crude oil contamination in soil, leveraging microbial activity and nutrient amendments to enhance hydrocarbon degradation. …”
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Biocementation beyond the Petri dish, scaling up to 900 L batches and a meter-scale column by Dimitrios Terzis, Camilla Perego, Margherita Cappa, Elisa Pianta, Federica Mauri, Pamela Principi

“…Abstract Microbial-induced calcite precipitation (MICP), which leverages ureolytic microorganisms, has received significant attention during the past decade as a promising method for sustainable building and geoenvironmental applications. …”
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Assessment of Global and Local Alterations in Retinal Layer Thickness in Ins2 (Akita) Diabetic Mice by Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography by Andrew W. Francis, Justin Wanek, Mahnaz Shahidi

“…The Ins2 (Akita) mouse is a spontaneous diabetic mouse model with a heterozygous mutation in the insulin 2 gene that results in sustained hyperglycemia. The purpose of the study was to assess global and local retinal layer thickness alterations in Akita mice by analysis of spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) images. …”
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Model organisms for investigating the functional involvement of NRF2 in non-communicable diseases by Ana I. Rojo, Brigitta Buttari, Susana Cadenas, Ana Rita Carlos, Antonio Cuadrado, Ana Sofia Falcão, Manuela G. López, Milen I. Georgiev, Anna Grochot-Przeczek, Sentiljana Gumeni, José Jimenez-Villegas, Jarosław Olav Horbanczuk, Ozlen Konu, Isabel Lastres-Becker, Anna-Liisa Levonen, Viktorija Maksimova, Charalambos Michaeloudes, Liliya V. Mihaylova, Michel Edwar Mickael, Irina Milisav, Biljana Miova, Patricia Rada, Marlene Santos, Miguel C. Seabra, Dubravka Svob Strac, Sandra Tenreiro, Ioannis P. Trougakos, Albena T. Dinkova-Kostova

“…Non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) are most commonly characterized by age-related loss of homeostasis and/or by cumulative exposures to environmental factors, which lead to low-grade sustained generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), chronic inflammation and metabolic imbalance. …”
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FINANCIAL INCLUSION, INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY, AND POVERTY REDUCTION IN NIGERIA by Rashidat Sumbola Akande, Hauwah K. K. AbdulKareem, Aminat Olayinka Olohunlana

“…Hence, while financial inclusion and good institutions are important in the short run, long-term poverty alleviation strategies must be comprehensive and multi-sectoral in approach to complement, consolidate, and sustain the poverty reduction potentials of financial inclusion and high-quality institutions. …”
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SOIL AND SUGAR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INFLUENCED BY MULCHING AND WEED MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN NIGERIA by Moses Samuel BASSEY, Emmanuel Abraham SHITTU, Ekaette Eunice ETIM, Ekaette Joy ETOPOBONG

“…Application of trash mulching at 9 t ha-1 plus PE+POE effectively enhanced soil C and N, and sustained the productivity of NCS 001 sugar quality in the study area and related ecologies.…”
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Biodegradable Packaging Made from Proteins by Samar Sahraee, Jafar Milani

“…Protein films have gained significant attention in the development of sustainable packaging materials due to their exceptional properties and versatility. …”
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A Survey of Vehicle System and Energy Models by Lingyun Hua, Jian Tang, Guoming Zhu

“…This review aims to guide model selection and inspire future applications of energy consumption models for advancing sustainable automotive technologies.…”
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