Performance Assessment of a Floating Photovoltaic Powerplant in Iran: A Case Study on Amir Kabir Dam, Karaj by Maryam Karami, Mojtaba Azhdari Khameneh

“…This floating PVPP can prevent the emission of 22768 kg/year of carbon dioxide, 99 kg/year of sulfur dioxide, and 48 kg/year of nitrogen oxide.…”
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α-Pinene, Limonene, and Cyclohexene Secondary Organic Aerosol Hygroscopicity and Oxidation Level as a Function of Volatility by Kerrigan P. Cain, Aikaterini Liangou, Michael L. Davidson, Spyros N. Pandis

“…The experimental setup combines thermodenuding, isothermal dilution, aerosol mass spectroscopy, and size-resolved cloud condensation nuclei measurements to separate the SOA by volatility and then measure its physical (hygroscopicity via the hygroscopicity parameter, κ) and chemical (oxidation level via the oxygen-to-carbon ratio, O:C) properties. The technique was applied to SOA from the ozonolysis of α-pinene, limonene, and cyclohexene. …”
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Sequence Stratigraphy Variation and Its Implication in Shale Oil Exploration: A Case Study of the Eocene Dongying Depression, Eastern China by Jing Wu, Wei Li, Wenjin Li, Wei Chen

“…Organic matter (OM) and carbonate are the important organic and inorganic components, respectively, in the shales of the upper fourth member of the Eocene Shahejie Formation, Dongying Depression, Eastern China. …”
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Insights into active travel levels at two universities. A comparative study in Ireland and Romania by Constantin Ion Alexandru, Mullan Elaine, Luca Oana, McGregor Alisha, Abdulal Nadia, Rotaru George

“…A significant transition from car dependent travel to active modes of transportation for work, school and college is essential in order to meet climate action carbon reduction targets and to increase physical activity levels. …”
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Multi-Objective Optimal Design of Dropping Shock of Series Cushioning Packaging System by Yang Xue, Wei-Sheng Song, Hong-Tao Miao, Jing Wang, Yu Li

“…The cushion packaging system generally consists of products, cushioning materials, and an outside packaging carton. Therefore, it is necessary to study the factors affecting the cushion performance of the system. …”
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Prospect Analysis of Paleocene Coalbed Methane: A Case Study of Hangu Formation, Trans-Indus Ranges, Pakistan by Hamza Azam Qadri, Ali Wahid, Numair Ahmed Siddiqui, Syed Haroon Ali, Ahmed Abd El Aal, Amirul Qhalis Bin Abu Rashid, Mohd Najib Bin Temizi

“…The results indicate that the rank of studied coal is bituminous to subbituminous in which the carbon ratio, volatile matter, and sulfur contents are increasing with depth towards the south. …”
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Predicting wind power using LSTM, Transformer, and other techniques by Arun Kumar M, Rithick Joshua K, Sahana Rajesh, Caroline Dorathy Esther J, Kavitha Devi MK

“…Accurate forecasts enable effective resource planning, minimizing reliance on non-renewable energy sources and reducing carbon emissions. Additionally, precise predictions support efficient grid management, allowing utilities to balance supply and demand in real time, ultimately enhancing energy reliability and sustainability. …”
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Investigation of Free Vibration Behavior for Composite Sandwich Beams with a Composite Honeycomb Core by Zainab Majid Jasim, Husam Jawad Abdulsamad

“…The face sheets of the composite beams are made from a polyester or epoxy matrix reinforced with glass fiber, carbon fiber, and hybrid fiber, and the core is a honeycomb consisting of random glass fibers immersed in a resin matrix (polyester or epoxy). 22 composite sandwich beams were constructed to conduct vibration testing. …”
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Optimized Analysis Method for Evaluating the Shear Strength Parameters of Rock Joint Surfaces by Yao Xiao, Huafeng Deng, Jingcheng Fang, Hengbin Zhang, Jianlin Li

“…In view of these deficiencies, the present study proposes a method based on the empirical equation of shear strength developed by Barton to determine the shear strength parameters of joint surfaces using a single test specimen. …”
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Improving the Long-Term Mechanical Properties of Thermoplastic Short Natural Fiber Compounds by Using Alternative Matrices by Renato Lemos Cosse, Tobias van der Most, Vincent S. D. Voet, Rudy Folkersma, Katja Loos

“…Wood plastic composites (WPCs) offer a means to reduce the carbon footprint by incorporating natural fibers to enhance the mechanical properties. …”
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ÖNBÜRO BÖLÜMÜ ÇALIŞANLARININ İŞ PERFORMANSLARI ÜZERİNDEKİ KİŞİLİK ÖZELLİKLERİNİN AYIRT EDİCİLİK DÜZEYİNİN BELİRLENMESİ by Engin Üngüren

“…Araştırmasonucunda iş performans grupları arasındaki farkın belirlenmesinde çalışanlarınkişilik özelliklerinin ayırıcı rolü olduğu belirlenmiştir. …”
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Experimental Study on Bond Behavior of FRP-Concrete Interface in Hygrothermal Environment by X. H. Zheng, P. Y. Huang, X. Y. Guo, J. L. Huang

“…This paper focuses on the bond durability of carbon fiber laminate- (CFL-) concrete interface in hygrothermal condition which simulates the climate characteristic in South China. …”
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Effects of Organic Substrate Amendments on Selected Organic Fractions and Biochemical Parameters under Different Soils by Nguyen Do Chau Giang, Tran Van Dung, Nguyen Minh Dong, Nguyen Minh Phuong, Vu Van Long

“…The application of organic substrates can affect soil respiration, dehydrogenase (DH-ase) activity, dissolved organic carbon (DOC), and humic acid (HA) fractions. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of five organic substrates in the organic fractions of degraded alluvial soil, acid sulfate soil, and sandy soils and the physicochemical properties of the soil. …”
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Hydration Properties of STS-Refining Slag-Blended Blast Furnace Slag Cement by Bong Suk Cho, Young Cheol Choi

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Bulk System Reliability Assessment Incorporating Nodal Correlations in Supply–Demand Variabilities and Uncertainties Created with Net-Zero Emission Targets by Deeksha Sharma, Rajesh Karki

“…Growing global concerns over reducing carbon emissions in the electricity market have accelerated the integration of renewable energy sources and electric vehicles, increasing variabilities and uncertainties across various nodes of power networks. …”
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Three-dimensional discrete element simulation of electrode structural evolution in lithium-ion batteries during drying and calendering by Yuhang Lyu, Shaohai Dong, Li Ting Gao, Zhan-Sheng Guo

“…In this study, we developed a three-dimensional representative volume element (RVE) model of electrodes, which includes the active material, carbon binder domain, solvent, and particle contacts. …”
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Preparation and Properties of Soy Protein Isolate/Cotton-Nanocrystalline Cellulose Films by Guoyu Zhao, Chongyin Zhou, Fangyu Fan

“…The results indicated that the C-NCC content had no effect on the thickness of the composite films (0.06±0.01 mm), and the optical property of the composite films decreased as the C-NCC contents increased. Water vapor, carbon dioxide, and oxygen permeability decreased with the introduction of C-NCC and started to increase when the peak of 7% C-NCC was reached. …”
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Addressing healthcare professionals’ fatigue for effective climate action engagement by Eddie Robinson, Dinesh Bhandari, Ross Donohue, Zerina Lokmic-Tomkins

“…The anticipated impacts encompassing increased global surface temperatures, rising sea levels, water and food insecurity, geopolitical instability and the heightened frequency, duration, and intensity of natural disasters coupled with the healthcare sector's contribution to carbon emissions, necessitate urgent action from healthcare professionals. …”
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4D-TExS: A new 4D lattice-QCD equation of state with extended density coverage by Jahan Johannes, Abuali Ahmed, Borsányi Szabolcs, Kahangirwe Micheal, Parotto Paolo, Pásztor Attila, Ratti Claudia, Shah Hitansh, Trabulsi Seth A.

“…After explaining the basics of the T -Expansion Scheme and how it is generalized to multiple dimensions, we will present results for thermodynamic observables as functions of temperature and both finite baryon and strangeness chemical potentials.…”
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Thoracic Endometriosis: A Presentation of an Uncommon Disease in a Black African Woman by John Omotola Ogunkoya, Taiwo Olufemi Solaja, Akinwale Folarin Ogunlade, Marion Itohan Ogunmola

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