Removal of Zn(II), Cu(II) and Pb(II) from Rainwater by White Bean Peel: Optimization by Response Surface Methodology by Gonçalo H. Cabral, Ana C. Estrada, Patrícia S. M. Santos

“…However, the white bean peel may be an alternative as sorbent to reduce Zn(II), Cu(II), and Pb(II) concentrations in rainwater, since it is a natural and sustainable material.…”
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Power Transmission Mechanism and Tribological Performance of Modern Bicycle Drivetrains—A Review by Yook Wah Liew, Owen Matthews, Dzung Viet Dao, Huaizhong Li

“…Bicycles are one of the most sustainable forms of transportation and sports available today, known for their environmental friendliness, cost-effectiveness, lightweight design, compactness, and health benefits. …”
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Genetically modified chickens as bioreactors for protein-based drugs by Shujuan Meng, Aijun Miao, Sen Wu, Sen Wu, Xuguang Du, Xuguang Du, Fei Gao

“…It demonstrates immense potential in production applications, scientific research, and sustainable development. The utilization of advanced gene editing technologies, such as CRISPR/Cas9, has revolutionized the precision and efficiency of generating genetically modified chickens. …”
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Novel Frostbite Cooling Device for Real-time Assessment and Prevention of Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy by Yuki Matsui, MD, PhD, Hirotaka Kishi, MD, Chihiro Matsui, MD, Jun Morita, MD, PhD, Hiroshi Mizuno, MD, PhD, Hatan Mortada, MBBS, Haruaki Sasaki, MD, PhD, Takashi Fukagai, MD, PhD

“…These findings highlight the potential advantages of CECS in sustained cooling therapy for CIPN prevention.…”
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Phytochemical screening and phytotoxic activity of Pinus ponderosa (Dougl.) Lawson by Mouna Souihi, Marwa Khammassi, Habiba Kouki, Ismail Amri, Mohsen Hanana, Lamia Hamrouni, Yassine Mabrouk

“…This approach may contribute to addressing the challenges associated with synthetic pesticides while promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural practices.…”
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Rapid Identification and Simultaneous Quantification of Aristolochic Acids by HPLC-DAD and Confirmations by MS in Aristolochia chilensis Using a Limited Biomass by Michael Araya, Samantha García, Marcia González-Teuber

“…The HPLC conditions used a single mobile phase acetonitrile : water (1 : 1) acidified with 0.1% acetic acid and an isocratic elution to 1 mL·min−1. The column InertSustain C18 250 × 4.6 mm and 3 µm was used, the injection volume was 20 µL, and the time of run was reduced to 15 min. …”
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Governmental approaches to food security management: A bibliometric analysis by Eldar Guliyev, Bayali Atashov, Aygun Guliyeva

“…The clustering of scientific papers by content showed that the most significant (red) cluster unites research that links food security to agricultural development, sustainable development, climate change, and water supply. …”
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Capital structure and practices of accrual-based earnings management among non-financial Vietnamese listed firms by Pham Duc Hieu, Hoang Ha Anh

“…The empirical findings are also based for recommendations to control earnings management practices at Vietnamese listed enterprises to enhance accounting information quality, thus contributing to the sustainable development of the Vietnam Stock Exchange.…”
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The influence of compost humic acid quality and its ability to alleviate soil salinity stress by S. El hasini, M. De Nobili, M. El. Azzouzi, K. Azim, A. Douaik, M. Laghrour, Y. El idrissi, M. El alaoui El belghiti, A. Zouahri

“…<strong>Purpose</strong> Soil salinization is one of the most severe abiotic stresses which threaten sustainable agriculture in arid and semi-arid regions including Morocco. …”
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Inhibition of MEK1 Signaling Pathway in the Liver Ameliorates Insulin Resistance by Atsunori Ueyama, Nobuhiro Ban, Masanori Fukazawa, Tohru Hirayama, Minako Takeda, Tatsuo Yata, Hiroyasu Muramatsu, Masaki Hoshino, Marii Yamamoto, Masao Matsuo, Yuka Kawashima, Tatsuhiko Iwase, Takehisa Kitazawa, Youichi Kushima, Yuichiro Yamada, Yoshiki Kawabe

“…Both compounds decreased blood glucose and improved glucose tolerance in doses sufficient to sustain inhibition of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK)1/2 phosphorylation downstream of MEK in insulin-responsive tissues in db/db mice. …”
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Optimised Extraction and Purification of Dual-Function Cosmetic-Grade Phycocyanin and Allophycocyanin from Dried <i>Arthrospira platensis</i> Biomass Using Conventional Methods by Ugnė Krakauskaitė, Shahana Aboobacker, Vaida Kitrytė-Syrpa, Michail Syrpas

“…The suggested procedures could be considered a fast and cost-effective way to obtain cosmetic-grade PBP, thus offering an accessible solution for industries prioritising sustainable and economically viable production pipelines.…”
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Theoretical understanding of water splitting by analyzing nanocatalyst photoabsorption spectra by Gollapalli Prince, Caspary Toroker Maytal

“…Photons can be used to either monitor or induce catalysis by acting as photoexcited holes or quasi particles, which aid in water splitting reaction leading to a major step towards sustainable energy. However, the mechanism of catalysis using nanocatalysts under photo-illumination is not fully understood because of the complexity involved in three major steps during the oxygen evolution reaction: photoabsorption on nanocatalyst, hole transport to the surface, and the reaction kinetic barriers at the surface. …”
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Cloud Update of Geodetic Normal Distribution Map Based on Crowd-Sourcing Detection against Road Environment Changes by Chansoo Kim, Sungjin Cho, Myoungho Sunwoo, Paulo Resende, Benazouz Bradaï, Kichun Jo

“…Since the localization requires a sustainable map reflecting environment changes, a map update framework based on crowd-sourcing measurements has been researched. …”
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Trans-Septal Myocardial Biopsy in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Using the Liwen Procedure: An Introduction of a Novel Technique by Chao Han, Mengyao Zhou, Rui Hu, Bo Wang, Lei Zuo, Jing Li, Shengjun Ta, David H. Hsi, Jiani Liu, Lichun Wei, Liwen Liu

“…The complications included pericardial effusion with and without tamponade in one patient (5.9%), and no incidence of nonsustained and sustained ventricular tachycardia, conduction abnormity, perforation, stroke, and pneumothorax. …”
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Pro-inflammatory interactions of streptolysin O toxin with human neutrophils in vitro by D. Joseph, A. J. Theron, C. Feldman, R. Anderson, G. R. Tintinger

“…These effects of treatment of PMN with SOT were associated with both a marked and sustained elevation of cytosolic Ca2+concentrations and significant increases in the concentrations of extracellular DNA, indicative of NETosis. …”
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Potentially Preventable Deaths by Intensive Care Medicine in Mongolian Hospitals by Naranpurev Mendsaikhan, Tsolmon Begzjav, Ganbold Lundeg, Martin W. Dünser

“…The highest number of these deaths was seen in patients aged 16–30 years and those who suffered from an infection (83.3%), underwent surgery (58.3%), or sustained trauma (52%). Potentially preventable deaths resulted in a total number of 1,078 years of life lost and 709 productive years of life lost. …”
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Which Agroforestry Practice Is Beneficial? A Comparative Assessment of the Traditional and the Improved Agroforestry Techniques in the Midhills of Nepal by Deepa Paudel, Krishna Raj Tiwari, Nani Raut, Bishal K. Sitaula, Suman Bhattarai, Yajna Prasad Timilsina, Shivaraj Thapa

“…The improved practitioners seemed to be self-sustained in forest products, where the traditional practitioners only satisfied half of their requirements from the agroforestry practice. …”
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An Assessment of Reuse of Light Ash from Bayer Process Fluidized Bed Boilers in Geopolymer Synthesis at Ambient Temperature by Woshington S. Brito, André L. Mileo Ferraioli Silva, Rozineide A. A. Boca Santa, Kristoff Svensson, José Antônio da Silva Souza, Herbert Pöllmann, Humberto Gracher Riella

“…Sustainable civil construction in the future, besides having low energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, must also adopt the principle of reusing wastes generated in the production chain that impact the environment. …”
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Influence of recycled electronic waste fiber on the mechanical and durability characteristics of eco-friendly self-consolidating mortar incorporating recycled glass aggregate by Panumas Saingam, Burachat Chatveera, Jutatip Roopchalaem, Qudeer Hussain, Ali Ejaz, Wasim Khaliq, Natt Makul, Preeda Chaimahawan, Gritsada Sua-iam

“…In the paper, the sustainable production of eco-friendly self-consolidating mortar (SCM) is explored with waste glass as a partial and complete substitution for fine aggregate owing to crucial environmental concerns. …”
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Extraperitoneally Ruptured, Everted, and Prolapsed Bladder: A Very Rare Complication of Pelvic Injury by Rufus Wale Ojewola, Kehinde Habeeb Tijani, Olakunle Olaleke Badmus, Abisola Ekundayo Oliyide, Chukwudi Emmanuel Osegbe

“…We present a 36-year-old lady who sustained severe pelvic injury with a bleeding right-sided deep perineal laceration. …”
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