Column Study for Adsorption of Copper and Cadmium Using Activated Carbon Derived from Sewage Sludge by Najib Al-mahbashi, S.R.M Kutty, A.H. Jagaba, Ahmed Al-Nini, Mujahid Ali, A.A.H. Saeed, A.A.S Ghaleb, Upaka Rathnayake

“…This study demonstrated that using sewage sludge-based activated carbon to remove heavy metals is an alternative, more cost-effective option to reach the objectives of sustainable development.…”
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Piezoelectric biomaterials for providing electrical stimulation in bone tissue engineering: Barium titanate by Huagui Huang, Kaizhong Wang, Xiangyan Liu, Xin Liu, Jinzuo Wang, Moran Suo, Hui Wang, Shuang Chen, Xin Chen, Zhonghai Li

“…And it highlights the great potential of BaTiO3 as piezoelectric biomaterials in the field of bone tissue engineering in anticipation of providing new ideas and opportunities for researchers.The translational potential of this article: This review systematically discusses barium titanate, a bioactive material that can mimic the piezoelectric effect of natural bone tissue, which can intervene in the regenerative repair of bone by providing a sustained electrical microenvironment for bone repair scaffolds. …”
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Analyzing Drivers of Tropical Moist Forest Dynamics in the Kahuzi-Biega National Park Landscape, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo from 1990 to 2022 by Nadège Cizungu Cirezi, Jean-François Bastin, Yannick Mugumaarhahama, Yannick Sikuzani Useni, Katcho Karume, Raymond Sinsi Lumbuenamo, Jan Bogaert

“…Management efforts should prioritize sustainable land use practices, livelihood improvement, and the establishment of an officially recognized buffer zone.…”
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Edible Alginate–Fungal Chitosan Coatings as Carriers for <i>Lacticaseibacillus casei</i> LC03 and Their Impact on Quality Parameters of Strawberries During Cold Storage by Camila Vilela da Silva Simões, Thayza Christina Montenegro Stamford, Lúcia Raquel Ramos Berger, Alessandra Silva Araújo, José Alberto da Costa Medeiros, Mariane Cajubá de Britto Lira Nogueira, Maria Manuela Estevez Pintado, Silvana Magalhães Salgado, Marcos Antonio Barbosa de Lima

“…This research contributes to the development of sustainable food preservation strategies and functional foods.…”
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Spatial patterns and driving forces of sand-binding shrubs in sand-blown and sand hazard regions of northern China by Dinghai Zhang, Haidi Qi, Yanli Wang, Ting Ning, Ruyun Tang, Yanchen Ye

“…This study elucidates the factors sustaining sand-binding shrub spatial patterns, thereby providing significant insights for future conservation efforts.…”
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Cow bone meal applications: Changes in physicochemical properties of a degraded coarse-textured soil and cucumber performance by B Unagwu, M Igwemmadu, V Osadebe

“…Improving the productivity of degraded soils is key to achieving sustainable food production and tackling global food crises.Method: A study was carried out between September 2021 to March 2022 in a greenhouse at the University of Nigeria Nsukka Teaching and Research Farm to evaluate effect of cow bone meal (CBM) application on soil physicochemical properties and performance of cucumber grown on a degraded coarse-textured soil. …”
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Utilization of edible poultry slaughter residues: A chicken-liver hydrolysate with glucose-lowering ability and upregulating glycogenesis in type II diabetes by Yi-Ling Lin, Yu-Pei Chen, Sheng-Yao Wang, Yi-Feng Kao, Chompunut Lumsangkul, Yi-Chen Chen

“…These findings suggest CLH may offer a mitigation against hyperglycemia and associated complications in type II diabetes, while also highlighting a sustainable solution for utilizing poultry slaughter residues.…”
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Effect of Near Work on Intraocular Pressure in Emmetropes by Aaron Z. Priluck, Aidan B. Hoie, Robin R. High, Vikas Gulati, Deepta A. Ghate

“…Near work decreases IOP in healthy emmetropes, and this effect is sustained for at least 20 minutes after discontinuing prolonged near work. …”
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Forecasting geothermal temperature in western Yemen with Bayesian-optimized machine learning regression models by Abdulrahman Al-Fakih, Abbas Al-khudafi, Ardiansyah Koeshidayatullah, SanLinn Kaka, Abdelrigeeb Al-Gathe

“…Abstract Geothermal energy is a sustainable resource for power generation, particularly in Yemen. …”
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Changes of Land Use and Land Cover with the Diversity of Fishes, Aquatic Plants, and Bird’s Species at Wetland Ecosystem by Mohammad Zahangeer Alam, Md. Abdullahil Baki Bhuiyan, Hasan Muhammad Abdullah, Suma Rani Ghosh, Mohammad Maksudul Hassan, Ruzina Akter, M. Rokonuzzaman, Mohammad Shah Alam

“…Stern actions on land use policy, expansion of organic agriculture, bioremediation of industrial effluents, and adoption of sustainable environmental policies should be taken by the Government of Bangladesh for immediate conservation of wetland biodiversity.…”
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Effect of Intercropping Beans with Maize and Botanical Extract on Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) Infestation by Clovis Bessong Tanyi, Raymond Ndip Nkongho, Justin Nambangia Okolle, Aaron Suh Tening, Christopher Ngosong

“…Overall, the West African black pepper extract and beans push cropping systems demonstrated efficacy as viable sustainable alternative control measures for the invasive fall armyworm in maize fields.…”
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Interior Convection Regime, Host Star Luminosity, and Predicted Atmospheric CO2 Abundance in Terrestrial Exoplanets by Antonin Affholder, Stéphane Mazevet, Boris Sauterey, Dániel Apai, Régis Ferrière

“…The alternate, stagnant-lid regime is found on Mars and Venus, which may have lacked strong enough weathering feedback to sustain surface liquid water over geological timescales if initially present. …”
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Comparison of the conceive-design-implement-operate model and lecture-based learning in teaching the “healthcare-associated infections” course by Yu Chen, Rui Zhang, Zhenke Zhou, Min Hong, Zheng Huang, Heling Wen, Lei Peng

“…Additionally, preliminary results show that students in the CDIO model scored higher on CEQ categories such as good teaching, clear goals and standards, appropriate assessment, generic skills, and independence, but they also reported an increased workload.ConclusionOur research is the first to apply the CDIO framework to nursing education in HAI courses, enhancing nursing students’ practical application skills, particularly in the sustained retention in this area. Our study indicates that the CDIO teaching model has significant advantages in enhancing course experience and teaching effectiveness.…”
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Proton exchange membrane‐based electrocatalytic systems for hydrogen production by Yangyang Zhou, Hongjing Zhong, Shanhu Chen, Guobin Wen, Liang Shen, Yanyong Wang, Ru Chen, Li Tao, Shuangyin Wang

“…Abstract Hydrogen energy from electrocatalysis driven by sustainable energy has emerged as a solution against the background of carbon neutrality. …”
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Optimization of Irrigation and Fertilization in Maize–Soybean System Based on Coupled Water–Carbon–Nitrogen Interactions by Aizheng Yang, Shuyuan Luo, Yaowen Xu, Pingan Zhang, Zhenyi Sun, Kun Hu, Mo Li

“…This study presents a sustainable method for regulating water and nitrogen in the maize–soybean system.…”
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Assessing the impact of residual film on agriculture: A meta-analysis of soil moisture, salinity, and crop yield by Jingrun Wang, Hongguang Liu, Reaihan E, Ping Gong, Pengfei Li, Changkun Yang, Ling Li, Yibin Xu, Jianshu Dong, Yong Guo

“…Residual films (RFs) disrupt the normal migration and distribution of water, salts and nutrients in soil, posing a significant threat to the sustainable development of agriculture and food security. …”
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Activity of sorghum aphid and its natural enemies in the context of agroecological and weather conditions by Tomasz E. Koralewski, Tomasz E. Koralewski, Michael J. Brewer, Leonel L. Deleon, Norman C. Elliott, Kristopher Giles, Adrianna Szczepaniec, Ashleigh M. Faris, Ashleigh M. Faris

“…Agroecological-oriented areawide pest management leverages the innate ability of agroecosystem to suppress pests, and thus to utilize ecosystem services, a key component of sustainable agriculture. A growing body of knowledge on interactions between pests and their natural enemies allows us to recognize the complexity of these interactions that often depend on environmental circumstances. …”
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In Vitro Control of Phytophthora infestans and Alternaria solani Using Crude Extracts and Essential Oils from Selected Plants by Lydia G. Mugao, Phyllis W. Muturi, Bernard M. Gichimu, Ezekiel K. Njoroge

“…Innovative use of biocontrols may offer an eco-friendly and more sustainable solution. This study tested the in vitro efficacy of crude extracts and essential oils of ginger, garlic, tick berry, and Mexican marigold in inhibition of radial growth of A. solani and P. infestans. …”
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Harnessing the Influence of Pressure and Nutrients on Biological CO₂ Methanation Using Response Surface Methodology and Artificial Neural Network—Genetic Algorithm Appro... by Alexandros Chatzis, Konstantinos N. Kontogiannopoulos, Nikolaos Dimitrakakis, Anastasios Zouboulis, Panagiotis G. Kougias

“…The results highlight the synergistic effects of pressure and trace metals in enhancing gas–liquid mass transfer and enzymatic pathways, demonstrating the potential of computational modeling and experimental validation to optimize biological methanation systems, contributing to sustainable methane production.…”
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Exploring Spatio-Temporal Variations in Water and Land Resources and Their Driving Mechanism Based on the Coupling Coordination Model: A Case Study in Western Jilin Province, China by Lujuan Zhang, Guzailinuer Aihemaitijiang, Zihao Wan, Mingtang Li, Jiquan Zhang, Feng Zhang, Chunli Zhao

“…The effective alignment of WLR is crucial for maximizing resource utilization and promoting sustainable regional development. This study focuses on Western Jilin Province (WJP), China, employing the degree of coupling coordination model, spatial autocorrelation, and the center of gravity transfer model to assess and characterize the spatio-temporal differentiation patterns of water and land resource matching from 2006 to 2020. …”
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