Experimental study on the drag reduction performance of sodium alginate in saline solutions by Zhensong Cheng, Xin Zhang, Xiaodong Dai, Hengli Zhai, Xinwang Song, Xudong Wang, Liang Gao, Guoxin Zhang, Yuan Lu, Lei Li, Xiu Yan, Jianhua Zhang

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The contribution of intellectual capital to banks' competitive and financial performance: The evidence from Poland by Monika Klimontowicz, Justyna Majewska

“…The findings show that applying the resource-based theory might not be sufficient to gain a competitive advantage and sustainable market position in the case of banks. IMPLICATIONS: The results develop IC knowledge and prove the necessity to conduct systematic research on their importance for creating value for customers and gaining competitive advantage. …”
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Modeling and experimental validation of nanophotonics-enhanced solar membrane distillation technology for treating reverse osmosis brine by Mayar Elrakhawi, Ahmed F. Tayel, Amr Abdelrazek, Ze He, Qilin Li, Ibrahim A. Said

“…This research underscores the potential of NESMD for sustainable desalination, providing a validated model that lays the groundwork for future advancements in membrane distillation technology.…”
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STABILITY OF DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE PROFESSIONALS’ EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE by A. M. Beloborodov, E. E. Symaniuk

“…In this regard, the problem of emotional competency formation of future experts is becoming topical in the system of vocational training.The aim of this paper is to generalize the results of the study on the sustainable development of student emotional intelligence by means of active forms of education (training sessions and workshops).Methodology and research methods. …”
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Explainable Predictive Model for Suicidal Ideation During COVID-19: Social Media Discourse Study by Salah Bouktif, Akib Mohi Ud Din Khanday, Ali Ouni

“…Explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) was used to extract key factors that contribute to suicidal ideation in order to provide a reliable and sustainable solution. ResultsOf 348,110 records, 3154 (0.9%) were selected, resulting in 1338 (42.4%) suicidal and 1816 (57.6%) nonsuicidal instances. …”
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Numerical analysis of shell and tube heat exchanger with combination of different baffles by Muhammad Waleed, Syed Murawat Abbas Naqvi, Hammad Mustafa, Mohammed K. Al Mesfer, Mohd Danish, Kashif Irshad, Hasan Shahzad

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Determinants of Higher-Risk Sexual Behavior in Some Selected African Countries by Adikwor Ewoenam Puplampu, Seth Afagbedzi, Samuel Dery, Dzifa Adimle Puplampu, Chris Guure

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Effects of Nitrogen Fertilization on Soil CH₄, CO₂, and N₂O Emissions and Their Global Warming Potential in Agricultural Peatlands by Yao Shi, Xiaowei Wei, Lianxi Sheng, Xuechen Yang

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Partial Replacement of Cement with Ceramic Waste Powder in the Stabilization of Laterite Soils for Interlocking Earth Blocks. by Iteba, Maurice Victor

“…This chimes in with today's on¬going concern for developing more sustainable construction materials since the ceramic waste powder (dust) is a waste material obtained from ceramic tile manufacturing industries. …”
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Laboratory Analysis of Soil Physicochemical Properties Based on Agricultural Fertilizer Input Requirement Application: A Case of Haramaya University, Ethiopia by Turyasingura, Benson, Chavula, Petros, Mohammed, Yasin, Eliyas, Abdi Alic, Girmac , Tesfasilassie, Sadeso, Kumale, Shentema, Solomon, Abebed, Aschalew, Katel, Shambhu, Timsina, Sandipa

“…Therefore, it is recommended that integrated nutrient management activities should be adopted in the study area for optimum and sustainable production of major crops.…”
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The Contribution Of Universal Education Towards Girl Child Education: A Case Study Of Nyarubuye Sub-County Kisoro District. by Nizeyimana, Bakunzi Moses

“…In chapter two, there was a critical review of the issues that have been explored and studied both theoretically and empirically in the existing literature on universal education as an independent variable and sustainable girl-child education as a dependent variable. …”
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Assessing the Effects of Tourism Activities on the Preservation of Cultural Heritage Among Communities of Rubanda DistrictUganda. by Ahabwe, John Brighton

“…The study concludes that tourism and cultural heritage preservation in Rubanda District are deeply interconnected, creating a sustainable model that benefits the community economically while ensuring that the rich cultural traditions and natural beauty of the region are preserved for future generations. …”
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Revenue Management Practices and Service Delivery in Local Government: A Case Study of Rubanda District Local Government Uganda. by Buregyeya, Steven

“…Although the implementation of revenue plans has led to substantial improvements in service quality, particularly in critical sectors, ongoing monitoring and evaluation are crucial for sustaining these gains. The study also emphasizes the importance of revenue expenditure control, revealing that sound financial management prevents mismanagement and contributes to high standards in public service delivery. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Farm Yard Manure and NPK Fertilizer on Cabbage Yield: A Case Study of Kabale University. by Arinaitwe, Saul

“…Understanding how these fertilizers affect cabbage yield can guide farmers in making informed decisions about sustainable and effective agricultural practices. The experiment was conducted in a randomized complete block design, with three treatments: FYM, NPK fertilizer, and control experiment. …”
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Brand Awareness and Competitive Advantage among Beer Products in Kabale District, South Western Uganda by Moses, Agaba, Eliab Mpora, Byamukama, Eton, Marus

“…The study further recommends that beer producers should enhance their efforts to build brand awareness in order to achieve competitive advantage.The findings of this research provide knowledge on building and sustaining firm’s competitive advantange by deploying brand awareness as an intagible critical resource from customer point of view with specific implications for developing cost cutting marketing strategies to maintain firm’ competitive position in Kabale district, South Western Uganda.…”
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Brand Awareness and Competitive Advantage among Beer Products in Kabale District, South Western Uganda by Moses, Agaba, Eliab Mpora, Byamukama, Eton, Marus

“…The study further recommends that beer producers should enhance their efforts to build brand awareness in order to achieve competitive advantage.The findings of this research provide knowledge on building and sustaining firm’s competitive advantange by deploying brand awareness as an intagible critical resource from customer point of view with specific implications for developing cost cutting marketing strategies to maintain firm’ competitive position in Kabale district, South Western Uganda…”
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Pre-eclampsia as a predictor of early-onset cardiovascular impairment among young women (PREECARDIA study): protocol for a prospective cohort study by Albertino Damasceno, Amabelia Rodrigues, Nuno Lunet, Ruben Turé, Eunice Barai, Almame Cissé, Gabriel Sanca, Tida Iafa, Waldir Jalo, Bubacar Embalo, Marcos Dju, Vasco Iala

“…It is associated with an increased risk of postpartum sustained hypertension, coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral arterial disease and cardiovascular-related mortality. …”
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Enhancing Digital Identity and Access Control in Event Management Systems Using Sui Blockchain by Suthir Sriram, P. R. Tharaniesh, Priyanka Saraf, Nivethitha Vijayaraj, Thangavel Murugan

“…Furthermore, this greatly decentralizes the system which drastically decreases the transaction costs making the solution fiscally sustainable for events of various scales. This paper also presents the design and implementation of the platform as well as the flexibility of the platform depending on the kind and size of the event. …”
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Efficacy and safety of the Russian protease inhibitor narlaprevir at treatment-naive and earlier treated noncirrhotic patients with the 1st genotype chronic hepatitis C (PIONEER st... by M. V. Mayevskaya, V. T. Ivashkin, O. O. Znoyko, Ye. A. Klimova, D. T. Abdurakhmanov, I. G. Bakulin, P. O. Bogomolov, E. Z. Burnevich, M. Yu. Galushko, N. I. Geyvandova, K. V. Zhdanov, Ye. V. Esaulenko, S. N. Kizhlo, D. Yu. Konstantinov, N. I. Mironova, V. G. Morozov, Ye. A. Strebkova, I. G. Nikitin, M. F. Osipenko, V. D. Pasechnikov, O. I. Sagalova, I. M. Khayertynova, V. P. Chulanov, A. A. Yakovlev, I. A. Vasyutin, Ye. P. Tarkhova, E. N. Krasavina, M. Yu. Samsonov

“…Comparison group received pegIFN/ RBV for 48 weeks, for the first 12 weeks in combination to placebo. Results. The sustained virologic response in 24 weeks after treatment termination (SVR24) in the main group (NVR/RTV, PEG IFN/RBV)) was achieved in 89.1% (163/183) of treatment-naïve and 69.7% (69/99) of earlier treated patients. …”
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Research on Battery Electric Vehicles’ DC Fast Charging Noise Emissions: Proposals to Reduce Environmental Noise Caused by Fast Charging Stations by David Clar-Garcia, Hector Campello-Vicente, Miguel Fabra-Rodriguez, Emilio Velasco-Sanchez

“…The goal is to provide tools that assist manufacturers, installers, and operators of rapid charging stations in mitigating the aforementioned sound emissions in order to align these infrastructures with Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 11 adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015.…”
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