Ecosystem services value for water provisioning in the Shule River Basin of northwestern China: Spatial and temporal evolution and drivers from 2000 to 2022 by Peng Shi, Dongmei Zhou, Jing Jiang, Jing Ma, Xiaoyan Zhu, Jun Zhang, Zihe Li, Qinghan Dong

“…The spatiotemporal evolution of water-provisioning ecosystem services in the Shule River Basin and its driving mechanisms are important for the sustainable development of the local economy. These research findings can provide valuable references for future water conservation and sustainable utilization in areas facing similar challenges.…”
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A Synoptic- and Remote Sensing-based Analysis of a Severe Dust Storm Event over Central Asia by Parya Broomandi, Kaveh Mohammadpour, Dimitris G. Kaskaoutis, Aram Fathian, Sabur F. Abdullaev, Vladimir A. Maslov, Amirhossein Nikfal, Ali Jahanbakhshi, Bakhyt Aubakirova, Jong Ryeol Kim, Alfrendo Satyanaga, Alireza Rashki, Nick Middleton

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GDP OF THE G7 AFTER THE FINANCIAL CRISIS by Svitlana Radziyevska

“…It is essential to take into account the balance of power in the global space, to analyze various combinations of relations between states and groups, as well as states within groups to ensure the sustainable development of all the countries involved.…”
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Fermentation of sugar kelp (Saccharina latissima): exploring the potential of the kelp’s native microbiota as starter culture and the microbiological food safety of fermented produ... by Pierrick Stévant, Evangelia Zioga, Evangelia Zioga, Jonas Steenholdt Sørensen, Claus Heiner Bang-Berthelsen, Thomas Hagby Dahl, Trygg Barnung, Malin Kleppe, Trond Løvdal

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Spatial and temporal changes in vegetation coverage in Huayuan County and the influence of Chinese policies on vegetation coverage by Ruifeng Zhu, Zexin He, Shunhong Huang, Huading Shi, Xiaolin Liu, Junke Wang, Jinbin Liu, Anfu Liu, Li Li

“…This study provides a theoretical basis for vegetation restoration in other mining areas and promotes sustainable development.…”
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Vegetation greening and climate change respectively regulates the long-term trend and interannual variability in evapotranspiration over the Loess Plateau since the 21st century by Qiaoyin Tan, Ting Hua, Ting Hua, Haichen Zhao, Peiye Zhou, Peiye Zhou

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A techno-economic perspective on efficient hybrid renewable energy solutions in Douala, Cameroon’s grid-connected systems by Reagan Jean Jacques Molu, Serge Raoul Dzonde Naoussi, Mohit Bajaj, Patrice Wira, Wulfran Fendzi Mbasso, Barun K. Das, Milkias Berhanu Tuka, Arvind R. Singh

“…It strives to create a sustainable energy ecosystem in Cameroon and beyond, where hybrid energy systems play a pivotal role in mitigating power deficiencies and supporting sustainable development.…”
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Failure mechanics mechanisms and permeability stage evolution of limestone considering wave velocity and failure surface characteristics by Genshui Wu, Weijian Yu, Bao Pan, Chuangfeng Fang, Hanxiao Guo, Chao Zhang

“…The research results provide a scientific foundation and theoretical support for the safe design and sustainable development of underground engineering.…”
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Advanced groundwater potential and contamination vulnerability assessment using integrated GIS-based AHP techniques: A case study from the Bizerte watershed, Tunisia by Cyrine Belhadj, Rihab Riahi, Abdelaziz Sebei, Sinda Sifi, Noamen Rebai

“…In Bizerte, Tunisia (Southwest Mediterranean region), this need is particularly urgent due to rising demand and contamination risks, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), which seeks to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. …”
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Assessment of healthcare facilities’ readiness to provide antenatal care in Ethiopia: facility based study using service provision assessment data by Addisu Alehegn Alemu, Alec Welsh, Theodros Getachew, Marjan Khajehei

“…Conclusion Most healthcare facilities in Ethiopia lacked key ANC readiness indicators, which are crucial for comprehensive ANC and achieving maternal and child health Sustainable Development Goals. Strategic interventions are needed to ensure ANC readiness indicators are available in healthcare facilities and to address disparities by facility type, managing authority, location and region.…”
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Towards fiscal sustainable practices in Mexico: The quality of municipal tax regulation and tiered tariffs improve income from solid waste management services by Sergio López-Olvera, Juan Carlos Olivo-Escudero, Mauricio Hernández-Marroquín, Fausto Rafael López-Olvera, Yessica Lourdes Vallejo-Rivera, Marco Antonio Rodríguez-Gómez, Pedro Hipólito Rodríguez-Herrero

“…Globally, fiscal practices, such as tax regulation and tariff structures, are critical for ensuring effective SWM services and achieving sustainable development goals. In Mexico, municipalities face financial constraints and heavily depend on subsidies rather than robust fiscal frameworks to fund SWM operations. …”
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Improvement of engineering properties and environmental impact of fired clay bricks utilizing industry sludge waste by Amir Detho, Aeslina Abdul Kadir, Ahmad Shayuti, Bin Abdul Rahim, Nejib Ghazouani, Abdelkader Mabrouk, Ahmed Babeker Elhag, Hesham Hussein Rassem

“…This study demonstrates that using BS and PS as alternative raw materials offers a sustainable, cost-effective solution aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting cleaner production practices in brick manufacturing.…”
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Behaviour of post-tensioned benches made of high-content recycled aggregate concrete reinforced with racquet string fibres by Narakorn Suwannachote, Thanongsak Imjai, Fetih Kefyalew, Radhika Sridhar, Reyes Garcia, U. Johnson Alengaram, Sivakumar Naganathan

Future-proofing quality education using integrated assessment systems by Lucy Tambudzai Chamba, Namatirai Chikusvura

“…Purpose – Current assessment models in education have focused solely on measuring knowledge and fail to address the goals of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4) for a well-rounded, future-proof education. …”
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Status and Evolving Characteristics of Marine Spatial Resources in the Hangzhou Bay Area of Zhejiang Province, China by Peng Wang, Jingru Zhou, Kaixuan Zheng, Xia Lin, Mou Leong Tan, Jingchao Shi, Xingwen Lin, Xihe Yue, Xu Ma, Fei Zhang

“…The 20th Party Congress initiated efforts to strengthen maritime power and advance marine ecological civilization, which is essential for promoting sustainable development. To achieve this goal, this study combines field measurements, drone imagery, and high-resolution remote sensing data, using GIS technology to analyze changes in marine resources in Hangzhou Bay and assess marine area usage, intertidal zone area changes, and coastline erosion. …”
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Improving the efficacy of potato clonal micropropagation by inoculation with the rhizosphere bacteria <i>Azospirillum baldaniorum</i> Sp245 and <i>Ochrobactrum cytisi</i> IPA7.2 by K. Yu. Kargapolova, O. V. Tkachenko, G. I. Burygin, N. V. Evseeva, A. A. Shirokov, L. Yu. Matora, S. Yu. Shchyogolev

“…Sustainable development of agriculture depends on the provision of quality seeds to the market. …”
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Assessment tool addresses implementation challenges of ecosystem-based management principles in marine spatial planning processes by Ibon Galparsoro, Natalia Montero, Gotzon Mandiola, Iratxe Menchaca, Ángel Borja, Wesley Flannery, Stelios Katsanevakis, Simonetta Fraschetti, Erika Fabbrizzi, Michael Elliott, Maria Bas, Steve Barnard, GerJan Piet, Sylvaine Giakoumi, Maren Kruse, Ben McAteer, Robert Mzungu Runya, Olga Lukyanova, Telmo Morato, Annaïk Van Gerven, Steven Degraer, Stefan Neuenfeldt, Vanessa Stelzenmüller

“…Abstract Ecosystem-based marine spatial planning is an approach to managing maritime activities while ensuring human well-being and biodiversity conservation as key pillars for sustainable development. Here, we use a comprehensive literature review and a co-development process with experts to build an assessment framework and tool that integrates the fundamental principles of an ecosystem approach to management and translates them into specific actions to be undertaken during planning processes. …”
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Rubber intercropping with arboreal and herbaceous species alleviated the global warming potential through the reduction of soil greenhouse gas emissions by Tahir Ashar, Yingying Zhang, Chuan Yang, Wenxian Xu, Muhammad Zeeshan Ul Haq, Hassam Tahir, Hafiz Muhammad Mazhar Abbas, Zhixiang Wu

“…Intercropping rubber trees with arboreal and herbaceous species is recommended over shrub species, considering their beneficial effects in reducing soil GHG emissions and GWP for the sustainable development of rubber plantations on Hainan Island.…”
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Comparative transcriptomics and metabolomics provide insight into degeneration‐related physiological mechanisms of Morchella importuna after long‐term preservation by Ying Chen, Xuelian Cao, Liyuan Xie, Jie Tang, Lixu Liu, Di Wang, Xiang Wu, Tianhai Liu, Yang Yu, Yong Wang, Francis Martin, Weihong Peng, Hao Tan

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Assessment of Soil Heavy Metal Pollution and Phytoremediation Potential of Dominant Species in Water-Level-Fluctuation Zone of Large Reservoir by Wenqiao Li, Youwei Zuo, Yunpeng Li, Denghao Ning, Huan Zhang, Changying Xia, Xiao Zhang, Hongping Deng

“…The results have guiding significance for the management and remediation of soil heavy metal pollution in global reservoir areas, further promoting global ecological security and sustainable development.…”
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