The impact of environmental fees to taxes on total factor productivity of manufacturing enterprises: empirical evidence from China by Jing Huang, Zhaoyang Zhao, Xinjing Yang, Yuhang Tian

“…Balancing environmental benefits with economic gains is a crucial challenge for developing countries striving for sustainable development in today’s context. On January 1, 2018, China transitioned from a sewage charge system to an environmental protection tax (EPT). …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Low-Dose Peginterferon Alpha-2a Plus Ribavirin on Chronic Hepatitis C by Zehui Yan, Ke Fan, Xiaohong Wang, Qing Mao, Guohong Deng, Yuming Wang

“…End-of-treatment response (ETR) and sustained viral response (SVR) were evaluated for efficacy. …”
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Exercise induces dynamic changes in intra-articular metabolism and inflammation associated with remodeling of the infrapatellar fat pad in mice by Timothy M. Griffin, Ravi K. Komaravolu, Erika Barboza Prado Lopes, Padmaja Mehta-D’souza, Taylor Conner, Tessa Kovats, Susan Kovats, Madeline Allen, Peyton Harris, Mary Beth Humphrey, Hope D. Welhaven, Priyanka Brahmachary, Ronald K. June

“…Thus, although the onset of new daily exercise transiently induced synovium-IFP inflammation and altered tissue structure, sustained daily exercise promoted IFP homeostasis.…”
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Climate and Soil Properties Drive the Distribution of Minor and Trace Elements in Forest Soils of the Winter Olympic Core Area by Xiaochang Wu, Huayong Zhang, Zhongyu Wang, Wang Tian, Zhao Liu

“…Minor and trace elements in soil play a crucial role in regulating ecological processes that sustain the functionality of forest ecosystems. In this study, we have selected three conifer forests (<i>Pinus sylvestris</i>, <i>Picea asperata</i>, <i>Larix principis-rupprechtii</i>), one broadleaf forest (<i>Betula Platyfilla</i>) and one mixed forest of <i>Betula Platyfilla</i> and <i>Larix principis-rupprechtii</i> in the Winter Olympic core area and determined the pattern of 12 typical elements (B, Fe, V, Cr, Ni, Co, Mn, As, Cu, Zn, Sn and Se) in soils and their main drivers in the three different soil layers (A, B and C horizon) in each soil profile. …”
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Estimation of Soil Evaporation in Apple Orchards Based on Hydrogen and Oxygen Isotopes by Jialiang Huang, Yi Hua, Li Zhang, Chunxiu Yu, Kexin Chen, Linyun Gu, Yi Wu, Haoyan Wei, Min Li

“…These results are helpful to guide the scientific development of irrigation systems for apple orchards and provide a reference for enhancing apple yield and promoting the sustainable development of the apple industry.…”
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The effect of pasture vegetation on marl formations in the Ilam city limits by shamsallah Asgari, Hamidreza peravan, samad Shadfar, Mashallahe Mohamadpoor, Manouchehr Tahmasebi

“…In some areas, it is surprisingly possible to see a dense cover of rangeland species that has sustained soils and controlled the sedimentation rate of marl lands. …”
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Determinants of Government Debt in ASEAN-5 Nations: An ARDL Analysis of Economic Factors by Mohammad Helmi bin Hidthiir, Zaki Ahmad, Lee Kai Lun, Mustazar Mansur, Ayman Abdalla Mohammed Abubakr, Mastora Sahal Gomaa Sahal

“… In the context of the global health crisis and economic downturn, ASEAN nations experienced a significant rise in public debt, highlighting the need to examine key economic determinants for sustainable debt management. This study investigates the impact of budget balance, real interest rate, current account balance, and GDP growth on public debt in ASEAN-5 countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand) from 1990 to 2021. …”
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System of activities from Sports for All with an inclusive approach for the preparation of the Physical Education teacher by Juan Carlos Gutiérrez Fleites, Daniela Milagros Palacio González, Carlos Alberto Gutiérrez Concepción, Gretter Ledesma-Santos, Ana Odalis Ruano Anoceto, Leobel Morell Pérez

“…Result: The proposal of preparation activities for Physical Education teachers allows efficient work in the organization, development and direction of Sports for All in an inclusive and sustainable sports context, encourages creativity and innovation, improves the teacher's level of preparation allowing to transform educational practice. …”
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Studying indicators of traditional architecture of Shiraz houses in order to provide a suitable model for contemporary housing design in order to use clean energy by tara heidari orojloo, afshin ghorbani param, faramarz hasanpour

“…The result of one-sample t-test showed that all studied climatic and spatial variables including green space, proportions and composition of architectural elements, materials, sustainable architectural design of spaces, building orientation, organizing spaces, water use, maximum use of wind , The use of light and providing coolness with shade at a level less than 0.05 were significant and in terms of the statistical population, were in a good condition. …”
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Designing and evaluating alternative livelihoods for shark conservation: a case study on thresher sharks in Alor Island, Indonesia by Rafid A. Shidqi, Dewi R. Sari, Jeheskiel Alopen, Yodhikson M. Bang, Igo Arianto, Primiaty N. S. Kopong, Vivekananda Gitandjali TD, Etoile Smulders, Hollie Booth

“…Indonesia is the world's largest shark fishing nation, and in Alor Island, thresher sharks have been a primary target for small-scale fishing communities for decades, sustaining subsistence livelihoods and serving as a protein source. …”
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Food Safety Practices among Postnatal Mothers in Western Ghana by Stephen T. Odonkor, Napoleon Kurantin, Anthony M. Sallar

“…The government of Ghana and other stakeholders should develop a communication strategy to increase and sustain publicity and education on food safety particularly to postnatal mothers and the citizenry in general.…”
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Optimizing Navigation Channels through Hydrodynamic and Sedimentation Modeling: A Case Study of the Barito River Estuary, South Kalimantan by Aulia De Silva Nusantara Candida, Khomsin, Aldila Syariz Muhammad, Cahyo Utomo Andik, Rafly Rahardian Muhammad

“…This study aligns with SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, as ensuring efficient navigation channels is vital for fostering sustainable industrial growth and improving maritime logistics.…”
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Restoration of Innate and Adaptive Immune Responses by HCV Viral Inhibition with an Induction Approach Using Natural Interferon-Beta in Chronic Hepatitis C by Y. Kishida, N. Imaizumi, H. Tanimura, Y. Haruna, S. Kashiwamura, T. Kashiwagi

“…NCT prevented viral breakthrough with viral clearance leading to improvement of innate and adaptive immunity resulting in a sustained virologic response (SVR). NCT (𝑛=8) achieved a higher SVR rate than SOC (𝑛=8) in difficult-to-treat CHC patients with genotype 1 and high viral loads.…”
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Optimizing humidification–dehumidification desalination systems: Impact of nozzle position and geometric configuration on performance and efficiency by Mohammad Alrbai, Ahmad Al Masri, Dareen Makawii, Ali Alahmer

“…The humidification-dehumidification (HDH) desalination system is an effective solution for sustainable water production due to its low energy consumption and minimal environmental impact. …”
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The Global Challenge of <i>Campylobacter</i>: Antimicrobial Resistance and Emerging Intervention Strategies by Zubeiru Bukari, Toyin Emmanuel, Jude Woodward, Richard Ferguson, Martha Ezughara, Nikhil Darga, Bruno Silvester Lopes

“…Integrated, multidisciplinary interventions across the food chain are essential to mitigate AMR transmission and enhance food safety. Sustainable agricultural practices, antimicrobial stewardship, and innovative solutions are critical to curbing <i>Campylobacter</i> resistance and protecting global public health. …”
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Poly lactic‐co‐glycolic acid‐alginate nanocarrier for efficient drug delivery to liver cancer cells by Mahsa Hoseinzadeh, Mohammad Javad Mokhtari, Farshid Kafilzadeh, Javad Mohammadnejad, Yaghoob Taheri

“…Dox entrapment efficiency was determined near 1%, and sustained and pH‐sensitive drug release behaviours of nanocarrier were ascertained for DDS. …”
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Tribological manufacturing of ZDDP tribofilms functionalised by graphene nanoplatelets by S Duston, R A Oliver, K J Kubiak, Y Wang, C Wang, A Morina

“…In its highest GNP concentration, approximately 55% of the surface of the tribofilm was able to sustain current up to a threshold of 245 pA. The higher graphene content led to a suppression in film formation and decreased substrate coverage. …”
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Assessment of the potential and application of Be12O12 nanocage for removal of ciprofloxacin from water employing density functional theory by Qaisar Ali, Abdul Shakoor, Gul Rehman, Munir Ur Rehman, Momin Khan, Rashid Ahmad, Iftikhar Ahmad, Abdullah F. AlAsmari, Fawaz Alasmari

“…Abstract The modern world is facing the issue of emerging pollutants for its sustainable development. We report a detailed study on the abatement of ciprofloxacin (CIP) by Be12O12 nanocage. …”
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Wound healing potential of green synthesized silver nanoparticles of Glycyrrhiza glabra linn root extract: A preclinical study by Laxman S. Vijapur, Mallappa Shalavadi, Anita R. Desai, Jayadev N. Hiremath, Avinash S. Gudigennavar, Somlingesh L. Shidramshettar, Shreyanka R. Hiremath, Malleswara Rao Peram, Bharatesh S. Kittur

“…Background: The research emphasizes the eco-friendly and sustainable approach of nanoparticle synthesis, leveraging the medicinal properties inherent in Glycyrrhiza glabra extract, which is known for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. …”
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Agroforestry systems favor bat conservation but only when old and grazed by Manon Edo, Martin H. Entling, Felix Herzog, Kira Noe, João HN Palma, Ayla Seithe, Will Simonson, Jo Smith, Anja Weiler, Verena Rösch

“…Thus, silvopastoral systems deserve more attention in sustainable agriculture and biodiversity conservation. …”
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