The Variability and Evaluation Method of Recycled Concrete Aggregate Properties by Zhiqing Zhang, Bozhao Shen, Hui Ren, Jin Wang, Shiyun Li, Hao Liu

“…There are certain correlations among the apparent density, water absorption, and crushed value of RAs, and the Mahalanobis distance method can directly evaluate the whole property by using its parameters: mean, variance, and covariance, and it can provide a grade evaluation model for RAs.…”
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Mathematical Modeling of Moisture Sorption Isotherms and Determination of Isosteric Heats of Sorption of Ziziphus Leaves by Amel Saad, Boumediene Touati, Belkacem Draoui, Boufeldja Tabti, Asma Abdenebi, Said Benaceur

“…Desorption and adsorption equilibrium moisture isotherms of Ziziphus spina-christi leaves were determined using the gravimetric-static method at 30, 40, and 50°C for water activity (aw) ranging from 0.057 to 0.898. …”
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Shallow tunneling's impact on surface settlements by Mohamed Djenane, Kamel Bezih

“…However, the effect of tunnel excavation on the lowering of the water table and Young's modulus (a measure of soil stiffness) is relatively small in comparison. …”
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Ecohydrological responses to solar radiation changes by Y. Wang, N. Meili, S. Fatichi

“…We use those scenarios as input to a mechanistic ecohydrological model to quantify the local responses of the energy and water budgets as well as vegetation productivity spanning different biomes and climates.…”
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Effect of Homogenization Process on the Production of Arthrospira platensis Carotenoid Nanocapsules Encapsulated with Arabic Gum and Whey Protein Concentrate by Khusnul Alfionita, Siti Ari Budhiyanti, Nurfitri Ekantari

“…The emulsion preparation before the encapsulation process had an influence on the stability of the oil-in-water emulsion. Various methods were used to prepare emulsions, such as high shear homogenizers (HSH) and ultrasound (US) treatment. …”
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Does the Silver Nanoparticles Production Route Affect the Proliferation of Antibiotic Resistance in Soil Ecosystem? by Jana Sedlakova-Kadukova, Miroslava Sincak, Veronika Demčakova

“…Introduction: Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are widely utilized for their exceptional antimicrobial properties, but concerns persist regarding their environmental impacts, particularly in soil and water ecosystems. This study compared the effects of chemically and biologically synthesized AgNPs and ionic silver on bacterial communities commonly present in soil and the proliferation of antibiotic resistance in the soil ecosystem. …”
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Challenges of environmental and climate change: response of Global South (BRICS) countries by Z.T. Rahman, R. Lal, R. Rena

“…Strict measures such as planting trees, prohibiting the chopping down of trees and clearing jungles, prohibiting the demolition of mountains, creating space for playgrounds, addressing issues with air and water pollution, and addressing noise pollution are necessary to ensure the security of the future, are required to take. …”
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Information Entropy-Based Hybrid Models Improve the Accuracy of Reference Evapotranspiration Forecast by Anzhen Qin, Zhilong Fan, Liuzeng Zhang

“…Accurate forecasting of reference crop evapotranspiration (ET0) is vital for sustainable water resource management. In this study, four popularly used single models were selected to forecast ET0 values, including support vector regression, Bayesian linear regression, ridge regression, and lasso regression models, respectively. …”
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Antibacterial Effect of Juglans Regia Bark against Oral Pathologic Bacteria by Faramarz Zakavi, Leila Golpasand Hagh, Arash Daraeighadikolaei, Ahmad Farajzadeh Sheikh, Arsham Daraeighadikolaei, Zahra Leilavi Shooshtari

“…Tetracycline 30 μg and Erythromycin 15 μg were used as positive control and water as negative control in disk diffusion and MIC methods. …”
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Fipronil in sub-lethal doses leads to immuno-toxicological effects in broiler birds. by Shafia Tehseen Gul, Muhammad Zergham Tahir, Latif Ahmad, Aisha Khatoon, Muhammad Kashif Saleemi, Farid Shokry Ataya, Riaz Hussain, Bakhtawar Maqbool, Dalia Fouad, Ahrar Khan

“…The temperature at brooding was kept at 33°C; later on, it was maintained at 26-28°C, and the humidity was at 60-70%. Clean water and a basal diet were provided ad libitum. …”
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Evaluating suitability of regression models in small data regimes using concrete with recycled copper tailings as a case study by Ahed Habib, Samer Barakat, Samir Dirar, Salah Al-Toubat, Zaid A. Al-Sadoon

“…Within the study context, a dataset comprising 21 experimental specimens is used to evaluate the performance of the models on various concrete properties, including fresh density, compressive strength, flexural strength, pull-off strength, abrasion resistance, water penetration, rapid chloride ion permeability, and air permeability. …”

Greening up the City with Native Species: Challenges and Solutions by Amy Hardberger, Danielle Craig, Catherine Simpson, Robert D. Cox, Gad Perry

“…Here, we explore ways to increase the use of native plant species in urban settings to reduce the need for watering or chemical application, enhance the support of native species, and reduce the risk of invasion to urban and ex-urban habitats. …”
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Assessment of Hand-Washing Knowledge and Practice among Nursing Undergraduates in Saudi Arabia by Wajid Syed, Mahmood Basil A. Al-Rawi

“…Furthermore, 83.6% of them applied soap water during hand washing, while 59.9% of the students used an alcohol-based hand rub for hand hygiene. …”
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Influence Applied Potential on the Formation of Self-Organized ZnO Nanorod Film and Its Photoelectrochemical Response by Nur Azimah Abd Samad, Chin Wei Lai, Sharifah Bee Abd Hamid

“…The present paper reports on the facile formation of ZnO nanorod photocatalyst electrodeposited on Zn foil in the production of hydrogen gas via water photoelectrolysis. Based on the results, ZnO nanorod films were successfully grown via electrochemical deposition in an optimum electrolyte set of 0.5 mM zinc chloride and 0.1 M potassium chloride at pH level of 5-6 and electrochemical deposition temperature of around 70°C. …”
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Study of Physiochemical Properties of Local Wheat Cultivars and Their Effect on White Layer Cake Quality by Shano Abdulrahman Omer, Dlir Amin Saber

“…Nevertheless, rheological characteristics for farinograph in terms of (water absorption, developing time, stability, and tolerance mixing index), the highest values were achieved by  (Tamooz 2, Adana, Control, and Sham 6), respectively. …”
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Identification and investigation of the area under cultivation in Lenjanat using Landsat 8 satellite images by Vahid Riahi, Parviz Zeaiean Firouzabadi, Farhad Azizpour, Parastoo Darouei

“…Investigation of land use and cropping pattern of this area indicate a high centralization of agricultural lands with high water requirements and industries on the proximity of Zayanderud River which necessitates the spatial analysis of land use in this area.…”
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Lemon-derived nanoparticle-functionalized hydrogels regulate macrophage reprogramming to promote diabetic wound healing by Enyou Jin, Yusheng Yang, Shengjie Cong, Dengke Chen, Ruixiong Chen, Jun Zhang, Yanjun Hu, Weini Chen

“…To solve the problems of continuous drug delivery and penetration depth, Lemon Exosomes were loaded into a hydrogel constructed of Gelatin Methacryloyl (GelMA) and Dialdehyde Starch (DAS) that closely fits to the skin, absorbs water, swells, and is moist and breathable, effectively promoting the sustained and slow release of exosomes and resulting in excellent performance for diabetic wound healing. …”
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System Consolidation of Spatial Memories in Mice: Effects of Enriched Environment by Joyce Bonaccorsi, Simona Cintoli, Rosa Mastrogiacomo, Sigrid Baldanzi, Chiara Braschi, Tommaso Pizzorusso, Maria Cristina Cenni, Nicoletta Berardi

“…Wild-type mice either exposed to EE for 40 days or left in standard environment were subjected to spatial learning in the Morris water maze and to the probe test 1, 10, 20, 30, and 50 days after learning. …”
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Coexistence of spiders in floodplain forests as an indicator of ecological stability and landscape sustainability in the inland Danube Delta by Krumpálová Zuzana, Šustek Zbyšek

“…The presence or absence of flooding and the depth of the water table had a significant effect on spider community structure. …”
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Adsorptive Removal of Benzene and Toluene from Aqueous Environments by Cupric Oxide Nanoparticles: Kinetics and Isotherm Studies by Leili Mohammadi, Edris Bazrafshan, Meissam Noroozifar, Alireza Ansari-Moghaddam, Farahnaz Barahuie, Davoud Balarak

“…Removal of benzene and toluene, as the major pollutants of water resources, has attracted researchers’ attention, given the risk they pose to human health. …”
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