Predicting and evaluating the engineering properties of civic garbage torched bottom ash and sisal fibre-reinforced earth blocks by Abinaya Thennarasan Latha, Balasubramanian Murugesan

“…The study contributes to sustainable construction by emphasizing innovative solutions to reduce waste and improve building materials. The experiment includes four different cement concentrations (6 %, 8 %, 10 %, and 12 %), CGTBA contents (10 %, 20 %, 30 %, and 40 %), and sisal fibre contents (0,25 %, 0,50 %, 0,75 %, and 1,00 %). …”
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Seasonal Changes and Spatial Variation in Water Quality of a Large Young Tropical Reservoir and Its Downstream River by Teck-Yee Ling, Norliza Gerunsin, Chen-Lin Soo, Lee Nyanti, Siong-Fong Sim, Jongkar Grinang

“…This study shows that the downstream river was affected by the discharge through the turbines, the spillway operations, and domestic waste. Therefore, all these factors should be taken into consideration in the downstream river management for the health of the aquatic organisms.…”
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Synthesis and Analysis of Impregnation on Activated Carbon in Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube for Cu Adsorption from Wastewater by L. Natrayan, P. V. Arul Kumar, Joshuva Arockia Dhanraj, S. Kaliappan, N. S. Sivakumar, Pravin P. Patil, S. Sekar, Prabhu Paramasivam

“…Industrial wastes contain more toxins that get dissolved in the rivers and lakes, which are means of freshwater reservoirs. …”
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MXene-based materials for enhanced water quality: Advances in remediation strategies by Ali Mohammad Amani, Milad Abbasi, Atena Najdian, Farzaneh Mohamadpour, Seyed Reza Kasaee, Hesam Kamyab, Shreeshivadasan Chelliapan, Mostafa Shafiee, Lobat Tayebi, Ahmad Vaez, Atefeh Najafian, Ehsan Vafa, Sareh Mosleh-Shirazi

“…., demonstrating >80 % removal of methylene blue), and radioactive waste elimination. Furthermore, 3D MXene architecture exhibit enhanced performance in antibacterial activities (e.g., against bacteria), desalination rejection percentage, and photocatalytic degradation of organic contaminants. …”
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THE STATE OF ADOPTION OF LEAN CONSTRUCTION IN THE TANZANIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY by Nyamagere Gladys SOSPETER, Geraldine John KIKWASI

“… Lean has been able to minimise waste, improve quality, and increase value for money in the construction industry. …”
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Study on the Properties of an Ecotype Mortar with Rice Husks and Sisal Fibers by Xiaofan Liu, Jixiang Li, Fengyun Li, Junguang Wang, Haijun Lu

“…Adding plant fibers such as rice husks or sisals to the mortar is one of the main methods to reuse the agricultural wastes and reduce the energy consumption of building industry. …”
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Quality of reporting of pre-recorded music interventions in surgical patients ‐ A systematic review by Thomas L.A. Dirven, Roos Geensen, Florine Bax, Jorrit G. Verhoeven, Johannes Jeekel, Markus Klimek

“…This hinders replicability, generalization of the results and might contribute to research waste. We recommend adequate reporting in future studies to avoid these problems, by using our adapted TIDieR checklist.…”
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An Alternative to Clay in Building Materials: Red Mud Sintering Using Fly Ash via Taguchi’s Methodology by Suchita Rai, Dilip H. Lataye, M. J. Chaddha, R. S. Mishra, P. Mahendiran, J. Mukhopadhyay, ChangKyoo Yoo, Kailas L. Wasewar

“…“Red mud” or “bauxite residue” is a highly alkaline waste generated from alumina refinery with a pH of 10.5–12.5 which poses serious environmental problems. …”
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Polystyrene Nanoplastics Elicit Multiple Responses in Immune Cells of the <i>Eisenia fetida</i> (<i>Savigny</i>, 1826) by Huijian Shi, Yaoyue Wang, Xiangxiang Li, Xiaoyang Wang, Yuntao Qi, Shaoyang Hu, Rutao Liu

“…The improper disposal of plastic products/wastes can lead to the release of nanoplastics (NPs) into environmental media, especially soil. …”
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Effectiveness of natural coagulants in water and wastewater treatment by S. Nimesha, C. Hewawasam, D. Jayasanka, Y. Murakami, N. Araki, N. Maharjan

“…However, plant-based natural coagulants extracted from different plant components have been extensively discussed and compared based on their application and efficiency in water and waste treatment. The primary purpose of this review is to refine the knowledge on the potential use and optimization of the effectiveness of eco-friendly and sustainable natural coagulants. …”
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Experimental Assessment of Energy-Ecological Parameters of Biogas-Powered Tractor Within Circular Economy by Andrzej Kuranc, Sebastian Bawej, Tomasz Słowik, Branislav Šarkan, Agnieszka Dudziak, Grzegorz Zając, Francesco Paciolla, Simone Pascuzzi, Katarzyna Łyp-Wrońska

“…The reuse of this material/waste exemplifies the concept of a circular economy. …”
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Characterization of Glasses in One Type of Alumina Rich Fly Ash by Chemical Digestion Methods: Implications for Alumina Extraction by Lijun Zhao, Hanshuang Xiao, Baodong Wang, Qi Sun

“…Due to the silica in ARFA, alumina extraction would have to generate a huge amount of solid waste. There is a growing interest in the glasses in ARFA, because they are composed mainly of silica and could be removed prior to alumina extraction. …”
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EVALUATION OF THE GROUNDWATER QUALITY IN A CLOSED INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL by SENOU ISSAKA, NARCIS BÂRSAN, VALENTIN NEDEFF, SOME N. ANTOINE, NACRO H. BISMARCK

“… The study parameters: pH, conductivity, salinity, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Turbidity, Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) of groundwater in a closed industrial landfill, subject to the waste discharges of city of Bacau (East Romania), shows that the water quality of the different sampling points is variable. …”
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Epstein-Barr Virus and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Anette Holck Draborg, Karen Duus, Gunnar Houen

“…This gives rise to enhanced apoptosis and amplified cellular waste load resulting in activation of an immune response and development of EBV-directed antibodies and autoantibodies to cellular antigens.…”
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Changes in bioactive compounds' stability and colour of functional plum spread during different storage conditions by Bajić Aleksandra R., Mastilović Jasna S., Cvetković Biljana R., Kovač Renata M., Ubiparip-Samek Dragana N., Djordjević Marijana Z., Djordjević Miljana Z., Dragojlović Danka M.

“…There is growing interest in utilizing juice pomace, including plum pomace, in new food products as a sustainable strategy for reducing agro-waste. As an alternative source of dietary fibres and phenolic bioactives, plum pomace represents a valuable ingredient in functional food development. …”
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Quantitative and longitudinal assessment of human placental inflammation using diffusion basis spectrum imaging by Zhexian Sun, Wenjie Wu, Zezhen Xiang, Hansong Gao, Weina Ju, Cherilyn Uhm, Ian S. Hagemann, Pamela K. Woodard, Nanbert Zhong, Alison G. Cahill, Qing Wang, Yong Wang

“…Abstract Besides exchanging nutrients, gases, and wastes, placenta is an intermediary between maternal and fetal immune systems. …”
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Cardiorespiratory dynamics in the brain: Review on the significance of cardiovascular and respiratory correlates in functional MRI signal by Mahathi Kandimalla, Seokbeen Lim, Jay Thakkar, Sannidhi Dewan, Daehun Kang, Myung-Ho In, Hang Joon Jo, Dong Pyo Jang, Zuzana Nedelska, Maria I. Lapid, Yunhong Shu, Cheon-Pyung, Petrice M. Cogswell, Val J. Lowe, Jeyeon Lee, Hoon-Ki Min

“…Recognizing the influence of these cardiorespiratory dynamics is crucial for improving the interpretation of fMRI data, shedding light on heart-brain and respiratory-brain connections, and enhancing our understanding of circulation, oxygen delivery, and waste elimination within the brain.…”
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A Review on Pineapple Leaves Fibre and Its Composites by M. Asim, Khalina Abdan, M. Jawaid, M. Nasir, Zahra Dashtizadeh, M. R. Ishak, M. Enamul Hoque

“…Pineapple leave fibre (PALF) is one of the abundantly available wastes materials of Malaysia and has not been studied yet as it is required. …”
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An Experimental Investigation on the Mechanical Properties of Gangue Concrete as a Roadside Support Body Material for Backfilling Gob-Side Entry Retaining by Peng Gong, Zhanguo Ma, Xiaoyan Ni, Ray Ruichong Zhang

“…A RSB material featuring high safety, high waste utilization rate, fast construction speed, and low costs is provided.…”
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Sustainable Environmental Monitoring: Multistage Fusion Algorithm for Remotely Sensed Underwater Super-Resolution Image Enhancement and Classification by Wad Ghaban, Jawad Ahmad, Ali Akbar Siddique, Mohammad S. Alshehri, Anila Saghir, Faisal Saeed, Baraq Ghaleb, Mujeeb Ur Rehman

“…This will ultimately bridge the current gap in environmental monitoring by facilitating resource tracking and underwater waste assessment. This article proposes a novel multistage fusion algorithm for underwater image super-resolution, designed to enhance the quality and spatial resolution of low-resolution underwater images toward a more accurate object characterization. …”
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