The Assessment of the Green Development of the Tobacco Industry Using a Multicriteria Method by Giedrė Lapinskiene, Martynas Blazaitis, Dainora Gedvilaite, Neringa Slavinskaite

“…According to the views of experts, the most significant sub-criteria for the green development of the tobacco industry are increasing energy efficiency; safeguarding against hazardous wastewater in the environment; reducing the content of hazardous materials used in products; improving air, land, and water quality where economic activity takes place; sustainable forest management; eco-design, especially for efficient material use, biodegradability, and recyclability; and collaboration with suppliers. …”
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Explanation of Behavioral Intentions to Mitigate Climate Change with Protection Motivation Theory by Nuran Bayram Arlı, Fırat Demir, Sedat Karakaya, Onur Barca, Furkan Onur Usluer

“…Climate change, which refers to the radical climatic changes that occur as a result of factors such as the release of various gases into the atmosphere, fossil fuel consumption, and industrial activities, is serious global concern. Food and water shortages, increased flooding, extreme temperatures, new epidemics, and economic losses are all threats posed by climate change. …”
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Correlation of rivaroxaban solubility in mixed solvents for optimization of solubility using machine learning analysis and validation by Muteb Alanazi, Jowaher Alanazi, Tareq Nafea Alharby, Bader Huwaimel

“…Abstract In this study, the solubility of rivaroxaban, a poorly water-soluble drug, was investigated in mixed solvent systems to address challenges in pharmaceutical formulation and bioavailability enhancement. …”
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Anthropometric but not motor characteristics of young volleyball players were improved after a one-week-long intense training sports camp by Robert Podstawski, Joanna M. Bukowska, Krzysztof Borysławski, Elżbieta Biernat, Daria Grodź, Ferenc Ihasz, Jacek Wąsik

“…An increase was noted in total body water (Δ of 1.0 L, p = 0.002), proteins (Δ of 0.33 kg, p = 0.001), minerals (Δ of 0.12 kg, p = 0.003), fat-free mass (Δ of 1.46 kg, p = 0.001), and skeletal muscle mass (Δ of 0.9 kg, p = 0.001). …”
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Autotransplantation of a Third Molar to Replace Compromised Molar With the Individual Three-Dimensional Printed Ultrasonic Osteotome: A Case Report by Cheng Bi, Wen Zhang, Bin Peng

“…To prevent damage to bone cells and periodontal tissues from overheating during socket preparation, the ultrasonic osteotome was designed with a porous, water-cooled system, effectively addressing this issue. …”
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Effects of Nopal Mucilage (Opuntia ficus-indica) as Plasticizer in the Fabrication of Laminated and Tubular Films of Extruded Acetylated Starches by Caroline Andreuccetti, Tomás Galicia-García, Fernando Martínez-Bustos, Raimundo Ferreira Grosso, Rubén González-Núñez

“…Films of both sources of acetylated starch showed a significant decrease in water vapor permeability and showed a plasticized starch disposition-type layer without unmelted starch granules.…”
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Small Bowel Obstruction Secondary to a Metamucil Bezoar: Case Report and Review of the Literature by Sara Abou Azar, Mohammad Rachad Wehbe, Sarah Jamali, Ali Hallal

“…The patient’s history was remarkable for the daily ingestion of 1.5 teaspoons of Metamucil with minimal amount of water. Computed tomography scan demonstrated dilated small bowel loops and a transition zone at the level of the mid jejunum. …”
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Evaluation and Correction of the Ambient Particle Spectral Light Absorption Measured Using a Filter-based Aethalometer by Gang Zhao, Yingli Yu, Ping Tian, Jing Li, Guo Song, Chunsheng Zhao

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Dynamic evolution characteristics of meso-structural mechanics performance of coal measure mudstone by Yun Xu, Minmin Li, Guofu Li, Liangliang Liu, Gaowei Yue

“…The change of Me values also clearly reflects the yield behavior and structural damage evolution law of mudstone loaded with different water contents. The smaller the moisture content of the mudstone sample, the greater the stress at the mudstone yields, and the structural influence of mudstone on its mechanical deformation characteristics is relatively small, but it has a strong effect on resisting external loads. …”
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The Impact of Peatland Damage and Its Influence on Food Security Policy in Sungai Apit Sub-District in 2023 by Albintani Muchid, Susanto Agus, Zebua Ben Hansel Notatema, Wasillah Asiah, Harirah Zulfa

“…The findings of this study indicate that the degradation of peatlands in Sungai Apit District has a detrimental impact on agricultural productivity, the incidence of environmental disasters, the quality of water sources, soil degradation, biodiversity loss, climate change, and socio-economic consequences. …”
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Evaluation of multi-source precipitation products for monitoring drought across China by Yongyi Yuan, Boyi Liao

“…These findings aid in data correction, enhances understanding of regional drought variability, and integration strategies to improve water resource management and extreme event monitoring.…”
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The Efficacy of Processing Strategies on the Gastroprotective Potentiality of Chenopodium quinoa Seeds by Abdalbasit Adam Mariod, Suzy Munir Salama

“…Seven groups of female Sprague Dawley rats were assigned to normal and absolute ethanol (absolute EtOH) groups, given distilled water, reference control omeprazole (OMP, 20 mg/kg), pressure-cooked quinoa seeds (QP, 200 mg/kg), first stage-germinated quinoa seeds (QG, 200 mg/kg), Lactobacillus plantarum bacteria-fermented quinoa seeds (QB, 200 mg/kg), and Rhizopus oligosporus fungus-fermented quinoa seeds (QF, 200 mg/kg). …”
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Economic Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Its Association with Socioeconomic Factors in the Wof-Washa Natural State Forest, North Shewa Zone, Ethiopia by Abere Wondimu Kassie, Admasu Moges, Tilahun Alelign, Gojam Bayeh

“…The study revealed that the WWNSF provides crucial provisioning services (timber, honey, water, and firewood), regulating services (soil erosion control and climate change mitigation), and supporting services (soil formation and nutrient cycling). …”
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Pomegranate Peels and Seeds as a Source of Phenolic Compounds: Effect of Cultivar, By-Product, and Extraction Solvent by Lara Campos, Luana Seixas, Marta H. F. Henriques, António M. Peres, Ana C. A. Veloso

“…The dried and ground pomegranate by-products were submitted to a conventional solid/liquid extraction with ethanol/water mixtures (0%, 25%, 50%, and 75% of EtOH, v/v). …”
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Hydraulic Tomography for Estimating the Diffusivity of Heterogeneous Aquifers Based on Groundwater Response to Tidal Fluctuation in an Artificial Island in Taiwan by Jet-Chau Wen, Hong-Ru Lin, Tian-Chyi Jim Yeh, Yu-Li Wang, Keng-Li Lin, Shao-Yang Huang

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A Review on Biosurfactant Applications in the Petroleum Industry by Wei Xi, Yuanye Ping, Masoome Agha Alikhani

“…Among all enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods, surfactant injection is a well-known technique that reduces the interfacial tension (IFT) between oil and water and increases oil production. Despite numerous advantages of using surfactants, there are also a few obstacles like environmental impacts, high cost, effect on humans and other organisms due to toxicological potential, and availability from nonrenewable resources. …”
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Low-carbon cementitious composite incorporated with biochar and recycled fines suitable for 3D printing applications: hydration, shrinkage and early-age performance by Karol Federowicz, Krzysztof Cendrowski, Paweł Sikora

“…Conversely, biochar, due to its water absorption capacity, reduces fluidity, enhancing buildability by enabling faster printing with minimal initial deformation. …”
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Genesis of the Bairendaba Ag-Zn-Pb Deposit, Southern Great Xing’an Range, NE China: A Fluid Inclusion and Stable Isotope Study by Shunda Li, Keyong Wang, Yicun Wang, Xuebing Zhang, Hongyan Quan

“…Oxygen and hydrogen isotope data indicate the interaction of a magmatic fluid with wall rocks in early mineralization, followed by the introduction of meteoric water during late-stage mineralization. Values of –15.9‰ to –12‰ (δ13CPDB) for hydrothermal quartz indicate that organic-rich strata were the source of carbon. …”
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Experimental Study on Interfacial Area Transport of Two-Phase Flow under Vibration Conditions by Xiu Xiao, Qingzi Zhu, Shao-Wen Chen, Mamoru Ishii, Yajun Zhang, Haijun Jia

“…An experimental study on air-water two-phase flow under vibration condition has been conducted using double-sensor conductivity probe. …”
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Parametric Evaluation of Simultaneous Effects of Damaged Zone Parameters and Rock Strength Properties on GRC by Ali Ghorbani, Hadi Hasanzadehshooiili, Amin Eslami

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