Armed Conflict and Child Weight in DR Congo by Kien Le

“…Armed conflict also increases the probability of children being underweight and wasted by 4.7 and 2.7 percentage points, respectively. …”
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Adoption of Biogas Technology to Ordinary Pit Latrines in Uganda. by Kibet Benson

“…The developed layout ofbiogas pit latrine has been found to be appropriate for biogas production using human waste as substrate. Proper sealing of the gas storage facility is emphasized to avoid leakage and occasional maintenance is highly encouraged.…”
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Adoption of Biogas Technology to Ordinary Pit Latrines in Uganda. by Kibet, Benson

“…The developed layout ofbiogas pit latrine has been found to be appropriate for biogas production using human waste as substrate. Proper sealing of the gas storage facility is emphasized to avoid leakage and occasional maintenance is highly encouraged.…”
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Modified release of furosemide from Eudragits® and poly(ethylene oxide)-based matrices and dry-coated tablets by Vlachou Marilena, Geraniou Efthymia, Siamidi Angeliki

“…With this in view, we aimed at achieving furosemide’s longer gastric retention and waste minimization by preparing matrix and compression coated tablets incorporating different grades of Eudragit® and poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and lactose monohydrate. …”
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Performance of Recycled Porous Hot Mix Asphalt with Gilsonite Additive by Ludfi Djakfar, Hendi Bowoputro, Bangun Prawiro, Nugraha Tarigan

“…The objective of the study is to evaluate the performance of porous asphalt using waste recycled concrete material and explore the effect of adding Gilsonite to the mixture. …”
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Modyfication of the Rigid Polyurethane-Polyisocyanurate Foams by Bogusław Czupryński, Joanna Liszkowska, Joanna Paciorek-Sadowska

“…It was found that application of polyethylene glycol 1500 for synthesis of foams in amount from 0% to 20% w/w had an effect on reduction of brittleness and softening point, while the greater the increase in compressive strength the higher its content in foam composition was. Wastes from production of these foams were ground and subjected to glycolysis in diethylene glycol with the addition of ethanolamine and zinc stearate. …”
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A novel tool-input-process-output (TIPO) framework for upgrading to lean 4.0 by C. Koteswarapavan, L. N. Pattanaik

“…For more than four decades, Lean Manufacturing (LM) has delivered in terms of waste reduction, productivity and sustainability for the benefit of manufacturers, customers and society at large. …”
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Gut microbiome diversity as adjuvant marker for immune function by Mahdaleny, Febriana Catur Iswanti

“…The GI tract responsible for extracting the appropriate nutrients we need to thrive, maintaining an appropriate balance of helpful and harmful microbes, and acting as a conduit for waste removal. In essence, the extracellular matrix of gut mucosal biofilm is a complex network of microbes and their secretions, as well as the host's secretions and signals (mainly mucus/mucin). …”
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Fortifying Biosafety in Nigeria: Insights and Transformative Practices from the SNL-NIBSA Bio-risk Management Course by Ishaku Leo Elisha, Ahmed Waleed Joyan

“…Key learnings emphasize risk assessment, lab practices, protective gear use, and waste management. Identified challenges prompt education enhancement, resource optimization, and international collaboration. …”
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Trace Elements Concentrations in Water and Aquatic Biota from Ase Creek in Niger Delta by CL Overah, CMA Iwegbue, EK Ossa, GE Nwajei

“…Oil explorations, industries and anthropogenic wastes were traceable to the elevated metal concentrations in the Ase-creek. …”
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RELEVANT FACTORS FOR BUILDING COMPETITIVENESS OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Merim Kasumović, Vildana Altumbabić

“…By identifying relevant factors of industrial competitiveness, industrial policy will be focused on them, thus avoiding waste of scarce resources and facilitating achievement of industrial policy objectives. …”
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Preparation and mechanical performance of fluorite tailings geopolymer precursor under alkaline heat activation by Hao Qiu, Hongtao Su, Hengyuan Liu, Zhijian Guo, Huifang Zhang, Juntao Ma, Xiao Wang

“…Abstract As one of the bulk solid wastes in the Yellow River basin in China, fluorite tailings urgently need to be utilized as resources. …”
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Kinetics of Pb and Zn leaching from zinc plant residue by sodium hydroxide by Erdem M., Yurten M.

“…Due to increasing demand of metals and the depletion of high grade natural resources, these types of wastes are gaining great importance in the metallurgical industries. …”
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Recycled PVC for energy-efficient window profiles: A comprehensive study of thermal and chemical properties by Ait Khouya Oumaima, Sebbar El Hassan, Elfarissi Latifa, Laaroussi Najma

“…However, the diverse composition of PVC waste, influenced by the presence of additives, impurities, and varying contamination levels, presents a challenge to achieving consistent material properties. …”
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Physical, Static, and Kinetic Analysis of the Electrochemical Deposition Process for the Recovery of Heavy Metal from Industrial Wastewater by Ridha Hamdi, Amani Rached, Amal L. Al–Otaibi, Imen Massoudi, Shouq Alkorbi, Amor Saidi Ben Ali

“…The reported results could provide insight into the optimization of electrodeposition processes for heavy metal recovery from wastewater and electronic wastes.…”
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Green actions for innovative cities. The new agri-food landscape by Emanuele Sommariva, Nicola Valentino Canessa, Giorgia Tucci

“…In order to encourage good practices within the contemporary agro-urban scenario, the contribution outlines novel ideas on circularity and recycling of waste from across the food chain from the European project Creative Food Cycles. …”
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STRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION DESIGN AND CHARACTERISTICS OF MULTIFUNCTIONAL WOOD PLATE DOUBLE SCREW MIXER BASED ON EDEM by XU HaoRan, HE FuQiang, XUE YaJun, LI Yun

“…In this paper,the mixing structure is optimized,and the original single-axis double-helix mixing structure is replaced by the double-axis double-shear double-helix mixing structure. With waste wood chips,magnesium oxide and other additives as raw materials,EDEM simulation software was used to simulate the motion of the stirring process and the mixing simulation of different added materials. …”
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Application of Gelatin Incorporated with Red Pitaya Peel Methanol Extract as Edible Coating for Quality Enhancement of Crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) during Refrigerated Storage by Wenru Liu, Yong Shen, Na Li, Jun Mei, Jing Xie

“…China is one of the largest producers of red pitaya in the world and responsible for disposal of the huge amount of peel generated as a waste. The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of the addition of red pitaya peel extract (RPPE, 1.0%, 2.0%, or 3.0% (w/v)) and 0.1% ε-polylysine (ε-PL) to a fish gelatin edible coating on the preservation of deshelled crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) during refrigerated storage. …”
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Politiques publiques d'assainissement de base: une observation sociale, critique et réflexive sur la mise en œuvre des politiques publiques d'assainissement de base dans la ville f... by Flávio Marcelo Rodrigues Bruno, Rubio José Ferreira, Jonhanny Mariel Leal Fraga, Lucas de Quadros Alves Lopes, Thiago Ribeiro Rafagnin

“…This inefficiency may manifest in issues such as inadequate stormwater drainage networks, irregular sewer connections, and failures in waste collection and disposal in inappropriate locations. …”
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The Role of Ionic Liquids in Textile Processes: A Comprehensive Review by Anastasia Anceschi, Claudia Riccardi, Alessia Patrucco

“…The discussion also extends to the integration of ILs in textile waste recycling, highlighting innovative approaches to fiber dissolution and regeneration aimed at circular economy goals. …”
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