Soil Reflectance Composite for Digital Soil Mapping in a Mediterranean Cropland District by Monica Zanini, Uta Heiden, Leonardo Pace, Raffaele Casa, Simone Priori

“…This methodology demonstrates the potential of SRCs and regression kriging to produce detailed soil property maps to support precision agriculture and sustainable land management.…”
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Synergistic Effect of Sugarcane Bagasse and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Eco-Remediation of Cadmium-Contaminated Saline Soils in Wheat Cultivation by Emad M. Hafez, Khadiga Alharbi, Hany S. Gharib, Alaa El-Dein Omara, Essam Elatafi, Maha M. Hamada, Emadelden Rashwan, Tarek Alshaal

“…These results underscore the potential of SCB and ZnO NPs as eco-friendly amendments for improving wheat productivity in contaminated soils, offering a promising strategy for sustainable agriculture in salt-affected areas.…”
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Study on the driving factors of watershed runoff change in Zuli River by Budyko hypothesis and soil and water assessment tool model by Yun Zhao, Rui Zhang, Heping Shu, Yaxian Li, Zhi Xu, Qiang Wang

“…Therefore, the significance of human activities must be taken into account in ecological protection and water-related initiatives within the Loess Plateau gully region, so as to formulate effective sustainable development strategies for the future integrated management of the basin.…”
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Investigating the Construction Procedure and Safety Oversight of the Mechanical Shaft Technique: Insights Gained from the Guangzhou Intercity Railway Project by Jianwang Li, Wenrui Qi, Xinlong Li, Gaoyu Liu, Jian Chen, Huawei Tong

“…Furthermore, the findings provide valuable insights and guidance for industry peers, enhancing overall efficiency and sustainable development in subway construction.…”
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An integrated strength-carbon emissions-total cost model for silica fume concrete by Li-Yi Meng, Yi-Sheng Wang, Feng Sun, Runsheng Lin, Xiao-Yong Wang

“…Previous models for evaluating the sustainable performance of silica fume concrete lacked systematicity and were not convenient for engineering applications. …”
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Investigating the Adsorption and Corrosion Protection Efficacy and Mechanism of <i>Marjoram</i> Extract on Mild Steel in HCl Medium by Malika Sabiha, Younes Kerroum, Maha El Hawary, Maria Boudalia, Abdelkbir Bellaouchou, Othmane Hammani, Hatem M. A. Amin

“…Therefore, the development of bio-based corrosion inhibitors is not only a step towards more eco-friendly industrial practices, but also meets the growing demand for sustainable materials in a world with constrained resources.…”
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Preferences of people with type 2 diabetes for telemedical lifestyle programmes in Germany: protocol of a discrete choice experiment by Veronika Gontscharuk, Andrea Icks, Michael Roden, Markus Vomhof, Sandra Grobosch, Jana Sommer, Jan Dyczmons

“…The final DCE is being implemented within a randomised controlled trial for investigating whether participation in a telemedical lifestyle intervention programme sustainably improves the HbA1c values in 850 members of a large German statutory health insurance with T2DM. …”
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Dynamically Cyclic Fe2+/Fe3+ Active Sites as Electron and Proton-Feeding Centers Boosting CO2 Photoreduction Powered by Benzyl Alcohol Oxidation by Ben Lei, Gaofeng Zhou, Zhongyou Gong, Chao Liu, Ying Zhou, Vitaliy P. Guro, Yanjuan Sun, Jianping Sheng, Fan Dong

“…Solar-driven CO2 photoreduction holds promise for sustainable fuel and chemical productions, but the complex proton-coupled multi-electron transfer processes and sluggish oxidation half-reaction kinetics substantially hinder its efficiency. …”
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A spatiotemporal optimization engine for prescribed burning in the Southeast US by Reetam Majumder, Adam J. Terando, J. Kevin Hiers, Jaime A. Collazo, Brian J. Reich

“…Many ecosystems in the Southeast US are dependent upon frequent low-intensity surface fires to sustain native biodiversity, ecosystem services, and endangered species populations. …”
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The future of flourishing in veterinary medicine: a systems-informed positive psychology approach in veterinary education by Virginia K. Corrigan, Rebecca L. Newman, Philip Richmond, Elizabeth B. Strand, Josh M. Vaisman

“…Addressing these systemic factors is critical for creating environments that support sustained flourishing. Positive psychology interventions delivered through the pathways of individuals, groups, and organizations specifically within a veterinary education context are discussed. …”
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Intradiscal Injection of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Nucleus Pulposus-Like Cell-Seeded Polymeric Microspheres Promotes Rat Disc Regeneration by Kaishun Xia, Jian Zhu, Jianming Hua, Zhe Gong, Chao Yu, Xiaopeng Zhou, Jingkai Wang, Xianpeng Huang, Wei Yu, Liming Li, Jianqing Gao, Qixin Chen, Fangcai Li, Chengzhen Liang

“…A polymeric gelatin microsphere (GM) was generated for sustained release of growth and differentiation factor-5 (GDF-5) and as a cell delivery vehicle of NP-lCs. …”
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Optimization of Toxicity, Biodegradability, and Skin Irritation in Formulations Containing Mixtures of Anionic and Nonionic Surfactants Combined with Silica Nanoparticles by Manuela Lechuga, Mercedes Fernández-Serrano, Josefa Núñez-Olea, Juan Francisco Martínez-Gallegos, Francisco Ríos

“…However, their widespread use raises concerns due to their potential environmental impact and health risks, particularly in aquatic ecosystems, where they can disrupt the balance of marine life and accumulate in water sources, posing challenges to sustainable development. This study investigates the environmental and health implications of anionic and nonionic surfactants, focusing on their toxicity, biodegradation, and skin irritation potential profiles, especially when combined with silica nanoparticles. …”
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Inverse Occlusion: A Binocularly Motivated Treatment for Amblyopia by Jiawei Zhou, Zhifen He, Yidong Wu, Yiya Chen, Xiaoxin Chen, Yunjie Liang, Yu Mao, Zhimo Yao, Fan Lu, Jia Qu, Robert F. Hess

“…., inverse occlusion) results in a larger and more sustained improvement in the binocular balance compared with normal controls. …”
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Adult hypophosphatasia presenting with recurrent acute joint pain by Hayao Yoshida, Takaaki Murakami, Atsubumi Ogawa, Takashi Sunouchi, Naoko Hidaka, Nobuaki Ito, Hiromi Murakami, Hidenori Kawasaki, Tomoyuki Akiyama, Katsumi Nakajima, Daisuke Yabe, Taizo Yamamoto

“…Blood biochemical tests revealed a remarkably low serum ALP level, and repeated examination confirmed a sustained low ALP level; urine phosphoethanolamine, plasma inorganic pyrophosphate and plasma pyridoxal-5′-phosphate levels were elevated, raising concern for HPP. …”
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Factors associated with the detection of atrial fibrillation in patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source by Jae-Han Bae, Jae-Chan Ryu, Sang Hee Ha, Min Soo Cho, Myung-Jin Cha, Jun Young Chang, Dong-Wha Kang, Sun U. Kwon, Jong S. Kim, Bum Joon Kim

“…., left atrial enlargement [LAE], non-sustained tachycardia [NSAT]) as well as lesion patterns of ischemic stroke were examined. …”
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Oxidized alkaline biochar and phosphate solubilizing bacteria mixture enhances direct seeded maize yield in an acid soil by Hachib Mohammad Tusar, Md. Kamal Uddin, Shamim Mia, Susilawati Kasim, Samsuri Bin Abd. Wahid, Tomoyuki Makino, Zakaria Solaiman

“…Acidic soil is a major constrain in achieving food security requiring sustainable solutions. Biochar, a pyrogenic carbon-rich material, carries reactive surfaces (i.e., high surface area and variable surface charges). …”
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Microglial Nrf2-mediated lipid and iron metabolism reprogramming promotes remyelination during white matter ischemia by Hang Zhang, Sheng Yang, Yi-Lin Lu, Luo-Qi Zhou, Ming-Hao Dong, Yun-Hui Chu, Xiao-Wei Pang, Lian Chen, Lu-Lu Xu, Lu-Yang Zhang, Li-Fang Zhu, Ting Xu, Wei Wang, Ke Shang, Dai-Shi Tian, Chuan Qin

“…Interestingly, we found that the sustained decrease in transiently upregulated expression of Nrf2 following chronic cerebral hypoperfusion resulted in abnormal microglial activation and white matter injury. …”
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Integrating knowledge management with smart technologies in public pharmaceutical organizations by Muhanad Mahmoud, Talaat Shma, Adel Aziz, Abdelrehim Awad

“…Organizations operating in highly regulated sectors can drive continuous improvement and achieve sustainable performance outcomes by integrating KM frameworks with advanced technologies and strategic leadership. …”
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Vagal Blocking Improves Glycemic Control and Elevated Blood Pressure in Obese Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by S. Shikora, J. Toouli, M. F. Herrera, B. Kulseng, H. Zulewski, R. Brancatisano, L. Kow, J. P. Pantoja, G. Johnsen, A. Brancatisano, K. S. Tweden, M. B. Knudson, C. J. Billington

“…VBLOC was safe in obese DM2 subjects and associated with meaningful weight loss, early and sustained improvements in HbA1c, and reductions in BP in hypertensive DM2 subjects. …”
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Isoproterenol mechanisms in inducing myocardial fibrosis and its application as an experimental model for the evaluation of therapeutic potential of phytochemicals and pharmaceutic... by Lujain Bader Eddin, Mohamed Fizur Nagoor Meeran, Niraj Kumar Jha, Samer N. Goyal, Shreesh Ojha

“…The overstimulated and sustained activation of β‐adrenergic receptors has been reported to induce biochemical and physiological alterations and ultimately result in cardiac remodeling. …”
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