Evaluation of ecological geological environment carrying capacity and analysis of driving mechanisms based on normal cloud model and geodetector model by Rongkun Dai, Changlai Xiao, Xiujuan Liang, Lin Jia, Yi Jia, Jiarui Yao, Weifei Yang, Jiang Zhang, Linzuo Zhang, Weifeng Li

“…In order to realize the sustainable development of the region in this fragile ecological-geological environment, it is necessary to study its Ecological Geological Environmental Carrying Capacity (EGECC) to better serve the regional ecological-geological environment restoration and management work. …”
Get full text

The paediatric liver transplant experience in Johannesburg, South Africa: A broad overview and update by K Kinandu, A Beeton, M Beretta, S Berkenfeld, L Brannigan, R Britz, D Demopoulos, L Doedens, M Duncan, P Gaylard, C Hajinicolaou, W Lowman, H Maher, T De Maayer, V Mudau, S Rambarran, M Reynders, F van der Schyff, B Ströbele, S Tager, E Wessels, J Fabian, J Loveland

“…Conclusion: Over last seventeen years, a sustainable paediatric liver transplantation service has been established in Johannesburg. …”
Get full text

In vivo brain delivery of BBB-enabled iduronate 2-sulfatase in rats by Will J. Costain, Arsalan S. Haqqani, Greg Hussack, Henk van Faassen, Etienne Lessard, Binbing Ling, Eric Brunette, Dao Ly, Hung Fang, Jennyfer Bultinck, Steven Geysens, Gwenda Pynaert, Kathleen Piens, Stefan Ryckaert, Franck Fudalej, Wouter Vervecken, Danica Stanimirovic

“…Quantitation of brain levels confirmed the increased and sustained delivery of IDS to the brain of HSA- and R28-containing constructs. …”
Get full text

El rol de los actores sociales y sus implicancias en la configuración territorial de Moquehue, Neuquén, Argentina by Celia Viviana Torrens, Elsie Marcela Jurio, Vanesa Yanina Cappelletti, Germán Gabriel Pérez, Daiana Elcira Cara Plá, Gimena Nathalie Cuevas, María Silvina Hauw, Pablo Alejandro Leyes

“…This is also evidenced by the lack of infrastructure and provision of basic services in order to improve the life quality of the population, and respond to sustained growth and tourism demands.…”
Get full text

Greenness and averted mortality in 390 cities in China (2000–2020)Research in context by John S. Ji, Zheng Tao, Hui Miao, Tom Cole-Hunter, Xuecao Li, David Rojas-Rueda, Wenjia Cai

“…Considering the ongoing impacts of climate change and urbanization, sustained efforts in greenness management could serve as an effective resilience factor for protecting population health. …”
Get full text

Identification of standing dead trees in Robinia pseudoacacia plantations across China’s Loess Plateau using multiple deep learning models by Li Zhang, Xiaodong Gao, Shuyi Zhou, Zhibo Zhang, Tianjie Zhao, Yaohui Cai, Xining Zhao

“…This study highlights the potential of YOLOv9-ECA as a powerful tool for the efficient detection of SDTs, offering insights for the sustainable management of Robinia pseudoacacia plantations on the CLP and holding potential applicability to similar environments globally.…”
Get full text

Illuminating the dynamic water–nitrogen relationship in rice via stable isotope techniques to improve cultivation by Linlin Jiang, Bin Yang, Fan Zhao, Jie Pan, Zhenjie Chen, Junen Wu

“…Rice is a staple food for more than half of the global population, and optimizing water and nitrogen (N) management is crucial for sustainable rice production. This study investigated the water uptake patterns, agronomic traits, and quality indicators of two rice varieties (Yanfeng 47, high N efficiency and Yanggengnuo 66, low N efficiency) under four N fertilizer treatments via a split-plot design at Shenyang Agricultural University’s Rice Research Institute Experimental Base in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China. …”
Get full text

Phase I trial of hydroxychloroquine to enhance palbociclib and letrozole efficacy in ER+/HER2− breast cancer by Akshara Singareeka Raghavendra, Nicole M. Kettner, Danielle Kwiatkowski, Senthil Damodaran, Yan Wang, David Ramirez, Dan S. Gombos, Kelly K. Hunt, Yu Shen, Khandan Keyomarsi, Debu Tripathy

“…The two partial responders sustained tumor size reductions of 30% to 55% over an extended treatment period, lasting nearly 300 days. …”
Get full text

Servicesheds connect people to the landscapes upon which they depend by Yiyi Zhang, Hugo Thierry, Lara Cornejo, Lael Parrott, Monique Poulin, Kate Sherren, Danika Van Proosdij, Brian Robinson

“…Abstract Ecosystem services (ES) are benefits people receive from nature. To sustain these benefits, we need to spatially connect communities benefitting from specific ES with landscape features that generate the ES. …”
Get full text

Comparing the bio-fertilizer quality of co-composted municipal organic wastes of different mix ratio: evidence from Tigray, northern Ethiopia by Kassa Teka, Tigist. A. Gessesse, Yemane Welday

“…However, existing studies on the quality of the produced compost came out with contradicting results, which hinder its sustainable utilization. Hence, this study aimed at assessing the quality of sludge based compost for agricultural use. …”
Get full text

Assessing the determinants of out-of-pocket health expenditures among Cambodian households in informal employment using survey data by Andrea Hannah Kaiser, Sovathiro Mao, Jesper Sundewall, Marlaina Ross, Sokunthea Koy, Searivoth Vorn, Pichenda Koeut, Bjoern Ekman

“…Abstract Background As the deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals approaches, financial protection in Cambodia remains inadequate, especially for nonpoor informal workers lacking formal social health protection coverage or access to other prepayment schemes. …”
Get full text

Study on the comparison between Bosentan and Macitentan in the treatment of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborns, simultaneously on sildenafil: A randomized double-bli... by Mandana Kashaki, Arash Mohazzab, Mohammad Radgoudarzi, Arash Bordbar, Sama Dabbagh

“…Background: Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is characterized by sustained elevated Pulmonary Artery Pressure (PAP). …”
Get full text

Lightweight Deep Learning Model, ConvNeXt-U: An Improved U-Net Network for Extracting Cropland in Complex Landscapes from Gaofen-2 Images by Shukuan Liu, Shi Cao, Xia Lu, Jiqing Peng, Lina Ping, Xiang Fan, Feiyu Teng, Xiangnan Liu

“…Extracting fragmented cropland is essential for effective cropland management and sustainable agricultural development. However, extracting fragmented cropland presents significant challenges due to its irregular and blurred boundaries, as well as the diversity in crop types and distribution. …”
Get full text

Promising Directions in Chemical Processing of Methane from Coal Industry. Part 4. Long-term Stability Test by Е.V. Matus, O.V. Tailakov, O.B. Sukhova, A.V. Salnikov, O.A. Stonkus, M.A. Kerzhentsev, S.R. Khairulin, Z.R. Ismagilov

“…The use of tri-reforming technology for the utilization of coal mine methane is a step towards “green” coal mining, ensuring sustainable development of society. …”
Get full text

The impact of urban air pollution on human health by N. Komilova, K. Egamkulov, M. Hamroyev, K. Khalilova, D. Zaynutdinova

“…To protect the atmosphere, reducing pollutant emissions and implementing sustainable development principles, such as industrial modernization and the use of alternative energy sources, are necessary. …”
Get full text

The concept of bio-economic mulching in droughty tropical agroecosystems and its trans-season effects on soil hydro-thermal regime and okra performance by Benedict Odinaka Okorie, Justina O. Obi, Geraldine U. Chioke, Sunday E. Obalum, Chinaza J. Onah, Adaobi L. Nnadi, Charles A. Igwe, Martin E. Obi

“…Because of the drawbacks in bulk application of organic mulches, we introduce the concept of bio-economic mulching (BEM), a one-time low-rate application of organic mulch to improve soil productivity while sustaining economic viability. The study evaluated the effects of BEM (dry-grass mulching at 0, 2, 4, and 6 t ha–1) on soil hydrothermal properties of sandy-loam Ultisols using okra growth during 4–9 weeks after sowing in successive rainy-to-dry/partially rainfed season (PRS) and rainy/completely rainfed season (CRS). …”
Get full text

Testing the effect of ecolabels on the environmental impact of food purchases in worksite cafeterias: a randomised controlled trial by Madison Luick, Cristina Stewart, Michael Clark, Paul Bateman, Elizabeth Biggs, Brian Cook, Melissa Little, Gina M. Wren, Susan A. Jebb, Rachel Pechey

“…We aimed to conduct a randomised controlled trial to test whether ecolabels reduce the environmental impact of food selected in worksite cafeterias, alone or in combination with increased availability of more sustainable meal options. Methods Worksite cafeterias (n = 96) were randomised to one of three study groups, with 54 included for final analysis. …”
Get full text

Can Ethiopia eliminate malaria? Malaria burden: insights from the pre-elimination era, current challenges and perspectives by Dagmawi Woldesenbet, Yalewayker Tegegne, Abdulhakim Mussema, Elias Tamene, Kemal Mohamed, Wagaw Abebe, Melese Mekuria, Kasahun Bogale, Habtamu Geremew, Mufta Muzemil Shifa, Mulugeta Aemero Tegegne

“…However, recent data suggests a concerning resurgence in malaria cases, potentially fueled by emerging drug and insecticide resistance. To achieve sustained success in malaria elimination, there is an urgent need for continued vigilance, customization of intervention strategies, and robust collaboration between stakeholders to address these challenges effectively.…”
Get full text

Towards implementing new payment models for the reimbursement of high-cost, curative therapies in Europe: insights from semi-structured interviews by Thomas Desmet, Thomas Desmet, Sissel Michelsen, Sissel Michelsen, Elena Van den Brande, Walter Van Dyck, Steven Simoens, Isabelle Huys

“…Statements were allocated into six main topics: payment structure, spread payments, outcome-based agreements, governance, transparency, and regulation.ResultsInterviews revealed the necessary conditions that, fulfilled together, are seen to be sufficient for the successful implementation of OBSP, including consensus on pricing, payment logistics, robust data infrastructure and financing, clear agreement terms (duration, outcome parameters, payment triggers), long-term patient follow-up solutions, an external multi-stakeholder governance body, and transparency regarding agreement types.ConclusionDespite the interest, the effective implementation of OBSP falls behind due to a lack of consensus on how this new reimbursement method can be a sustainable solution. By stating the necessary conditions that, when fulfilled together, are deemed sufficient for successful OBSP implementation, this study provides a framework towards overcoming implementation barriers and realizing the potential of OBSP in transforming healthcare reimbursement practices.…”
Get full text

Hydrothermal synthesis of a nickel-oxide-infused orange peel nanobiocomposite for enhanced heavy metal removal from mining wastewater by Jacques Romain Njimou, Velma Fai, Mary Tamwa Sieugaing, Djimongbaye Nguenamadje, John Godwin, Oben Bessem Genola, Guy Bertrand Noumi, Bankim Chandra Tripathy

“…Tests with river water samples from Bétaré-Oya, Cameroon, confirm effective heavy metal removal, indicating the Alg/OP-Ni nanocomposite's potential as a sustainable solution for mining wastewater remediation. …”
Get full text