Development and Structural Evaluation of Dog Bone Particle–Reinforced Epoxy Composites for Biomedical Applications by Adebayo Felix Owa, Peter Apata Olubambi

“…Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) revealed the main elements’ contents of the DBPs as calcium (50.3%), carbon (20.77%) and oxygen (11.76%). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) examination of the fractured surfaces revealed the homogeneous distribution of the dog bone particulates within the epoxy matrix, which caused the property enhancement. …”
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The Role of Hydrogen Bond Interactions in Crystal Formation of Pyrrolo-Azines Alcohols by Marcel Mirel Popa, Mihai Răducă, Isabela C. Man, Florea Dumitrascu

“…One of the most important features is the presence of the hydroxyl group bonded to an asymmetric carbon atom which was involved in strong hydrogen bonds. …”
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Effect of CNT-COOH Addition on the Compressive Strength, Chloride Resistance, and Microstructure of Cement Mortar by Xiaofan Wang, Yao Shi, Xueyang Pei, Lipeng Cui, Hua Zhu

“…This work evaluated the effect of multiwalled carboxyl carbon nanotube (CNT-COOH), upon cement mortar. In order to obtain a homogeneous suspension, the CNT-COOH was dispersed in distilled water, and it then underwent an ultrasonication treatment. …”
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Climate Change and Florida: Frequently Asked Questions by Joshua Papacek, Ashley Smyth, Holly Abeels, Alicia Betancourt

“…The FAQ address several areas of concerns, including the basic science behind climate change, the projected impacts to residents of south Florida, and actions that individuals can take to reduce their carbon footprints. Written by Joshua Papacek, Ashley Smyth, Holly Abeels, and Alicia Betancourt, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss682 …”
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Arqueología de las sociedades prehispánicas de la provincia de La Pampa. Manejo de recursos culturales y puesta en valor de historias regionales by Mónica Alejandra Berón

“…Para llegar a este conocimiento se debe destacar el trabajo de diversos profesionales y estudiantes, pero sobre todo el trabajo pionero de Carlos Gradin. En este artículo se reseñaran los avances en las investigaciones arqueoló- gicas en el Centro- Sur pampeano. …”
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Mechanical Properties of Fiber Reinforced Lightweight Concrete Containing Surfactant by Yoo-Jae Kim, Jiong Hu, Soon-Jae Lee, Byung-Hee You

“…The primary independent variables were the types and volume fraction of fibers, and the amount of air in the concrete. Polypropylene and carbon fibers were investigated at 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4% volume ratios. …”
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A Review of Biomass Energy: Comparison of Utilization Methods and Future Prospects by Zhang Kai

“…While challenges remain, such as cost and technical barriers, biomass energy provides an effective, carbon-neutral path for reducing fossil fuel dependence. …”
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Metrics used in quality improvement publications addressing environmental sustainability in healthcare: A scoping review protocol. by Colin Sue-Chue-Lam, Sezgi Yanikomeroglu, Doulia Hamad, Brian Wong, Karen Born

“…We will search multiple electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Scopus) from 2000 onwards, to identify published quality improvement initiatives in the human healthcare setting intended to address ecological impact with at least one quantitative measure of ecological impact, such as kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gas. Two independent reviewers working in parallel will screen studies for inclusion and abstract study data, including publication, study, and ecological impact characteristics. …”
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AVALIAÇÃO POR CFD DA INFLUÊNCIA DO MODELO DE BALANÇO POPULACIONAL NA DISPERSÃO DE LÍQUIDO EM UM LAVADOR VENTURI by Luca Martins Marini, Amarílis Severino e Souza, Vádila Giovana Guerra Béttega, Rodrigo Béttega

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Creating Agent-Based Energy Transition Management Models That Can Uncover Profitable Pathways to Climate Change Mitigation by Auke Hoekstra, Maarten Steinbuch, Geert Verbong

“…Assumptions about discount rates and the social cost of carbon should be configurable. The model should contain interactions between the global, national, local, and individual level. …”
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Q-Learning-Driven Butterfly Optimization Algorithm for Green Vehicle Routing Problem Considering Customer Preference by Weiping Meng, Yang He, Yongquan Zhou

“…The influence of decision makers’ subjective preferences and weight factors on fuel consumption, carbon emissions, penalty cost, and total cost are analyzed. …”
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Multiparameter Logging Evaluation of Chang 73 Shale Oil in the Jiyuan Area, Ordos Basin by Bobiao Liu, Chengqian Tan, Yinchao Huai, Yuhan Tan, Han Zhang, Zhao Feng

“…Based on the core analysis, conventional logging, and array acoustic logging data, the total organic carbon, hydrocarbon generation potential, brittleness, and anisotropy of shale reservoirs were calculated. …”
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Borehole heat exchangers in coastal areas may reduce heatwave seagrass loss by Rotman Criollo, Víctor Vilarrasa, Alejandro Orfila, Núria Marbà, Angels Fernández-Mora

“…Abstract Mitigation of climate change, implies, among other measures, the increase on the use of carbon-free energy sources, ensuring a zero environmental footprint. …”
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Material Flow Analysis of Fossil Fuels in China during 2000–2010 by Sheng Wang, Jing Dai, Meirong Su

“…It is advisable to control the fossil fuels consumption by energy recycling and new energy facilities’ popularization in order to lead a sustainable access to nonrenewable resources and decrease the soaring carbon emissions.…”
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Microbial Cellulose Production from Bacteria Isolated from Rotten Fruit by B. E. Rangaswamy, K. P. Vanitha, Basavaraj S. Hungund

“…Isolation of thirty cellulose producers was carried out from natural sources like rotten fruits and rotten vegetables. …”
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Impact of Gasoline and Diesel Subsidy Reforms on Global Biofuel Mandates by Robin Argueyrolles, Tobias Heimann, Ruth Delzeit

“…ABSTRACT Fossil fuel subsidy reform(s) support the deployment of low‐carbon technologies, yet fossil fuel subsidies remain stubbornly high, while money allocated by governments to renewable energy continues to grow. …”
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Parthenium hysterophorus: Novel adsorbent for the removal of heavy metals and dyes by S.A. Bapat, D.K. Jaspal

“…Powdered weed, activated carbon, ash etc. of Parthenium have been employed for the removal process.…”
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Reparative Justice Vis-a Vis the legacy of slavery in the Caribbean. Interregional perspectives by Claudia Rauhut

“…The article analyzes the mobilization around this issue in the English-speaking Caribbean, the “reparative justice” agenda put forward by the CARICOM Reparations Commission- mainly composed by former British colonies in the Caribbean-, and the demands directed against European governments. …”
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Nuevas perspectivas sobre la Filosofía Mexicana by Raúl Trejo Villalobos

“…Así, para Aureliano Ortega, ha existido una “Filosofía Mexicana” en términos de una filosofía dispersa; para Mauricio Beuchot, ha habido y puede seguir habiendo una “Filosofía Mexicana”, en el sentido de un Universalismo analógico (en el esfuerzo de replantear el universalismo concreto de Hegel); Guillermo Hurtado, por su parte, propone hablar de una meta filosofía práctica, para abordar la cuestión; y, por último, Carlos Pereda sugiere que, para hablar de “Filosofía Mexicana”, en buenos términos, es necesario cambiar un vicio, el del entusiasmo nacionalista, por una virtud, el del nacionalismo responsable.…”
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Los ingenieros, la tecnocracia de los Ferrocarriles del Estado by Elena Salerno

“…Así, es posible identificar dos tipos de carreras: por un lado, las de quienes se desempeñaron en funciones técnicas a lo largo de red y por el otro, las de aquellos que ocuparon cargos técnicos y de gestión centralizados. Las fuentes utilizadas para este estudio fueron las Memorias de los Ministerios del Interior y de Obras Públicas, Memorias de los Ferrocarriles, revistas especializadas y archivos de la Dirección General de Ferrocarriles y de la Administración General de los Ferrocarriles del Estado. …”
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