Starch Nanomaterial as an Effective Biosorbent for the Removal of Toxic Pb (II) Ions from Aqueous Solution: Kinetics and Isotherm Study by Bilal Bhat, Laxmi Dubey, Harendra Sharma

“…The data showed that the starch nanomaterial could be used as economical, highly productive, and promising adsorbent for the removal of heavy metals.…”
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Survey on the presence of floating microplastics, trace metals and metalloids in seawater from Southern Italy to the United States of America by Elisabetta Morici, Gaetano Cammilleri, Sergio Scirè, Francesco Paolo Bonomo, Luigi Tranchina, Francesca Terracina, Paola Galluzzo, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Vincenzo Paolo Monteverde, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Sergio Davì, Mariano Licciardi, Salvatore Dara

“…No significant correlations were found between microplastics, and the heavy metals examined. Here, we emphasize the need for sustainable environmental management actions and policies in a global context to monitoring the growing problem of pollutants in our oceans.…”
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Physico-chemical changes and maturity evaluation of composts from wood residue mixed with sewage sludge and chicken manure by Mohammad Hossein Saghi, Payam Ghorbannezhad, Abotaleb Bay, Farangis Saeidi

“…Increasing the germination index of cress (Lepidium sativum) up to 79 % proved that the toxicity of industrial sewage sludge was declined through the elimination of heavy metals. Conclusion This study revealed that the availability of bulky agents such as wood residue can reinforce the microbial activity by continuously decreasing the C/N ratio to the minimum value of 13.2.…”
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Synergistic regulation and optimization of microstructure, coercivity, and thermal stability in sintered NdFeB magnets through grain boundary diffusion of Dy and Al elements by Rui Chang, Guangzhu Bai, Yaping Li, Zhi Yan, Xiufang Qin, Jingdong Guo, Fang Wang, Xiaohong Xu

“…However, the limited diffusion ability of heavy rare earth (HRE) elements, which are only attached to the surface of the magnet, has been a major concern in the industry. …”
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Description and Dynamic Analyses of the 1935 Luchedu Rock Avalanche in Sichuan, China by Jie Cui, Chunyu Gao, Zhilong Zhang, Guifu Xiang

“…The Luchedu rock avalanche (LRA) that occurred in 1935 at the junction of Sichuan and Yunnan in Southwest China is a disaster chain of the rock slide, debris avalanche, and river blocking induced by heavy rainfall. The rock slide originated from the wedge formed by sheet metamorphic rocks on the fault zone on the left bank of the Jinsha River. …”
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Impact of IBR Location and Parameters on Inter-Area Oscillation Modes in Bulk Power Grids by Shuchismita Biswas, Xue Lyu, Quan Nguyen, Xiaoyuan Fan, Minghui Lu, Wei Du

“…The analytical conclusions are validated using full dynamic simulations of the IEEE 39-bus benchmark system, and the 2031 heavy-winter planning model of the US Western Interconnection. …”
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Grazing Intensity Modifies Soil Microbial Diversity and Their Co-Occurrence Networks in an Alpine Steppe, Central Tibet by Mingxue Xiang, Zepeng Liang, Yanjie Zhang, Junxi Wu, Tao Ma, Lha Duo, Xianzhou Zhang, Gang Fu

“…We carried out a controlled grazing experiment (null grazing, CK; moderate grazing, MG; and heavy grazing, HG) on a typical alpine steppe in the Lhasa River Basin, Central Tibet, China. …”
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Applicability Evaluation of TRMM Satellite Precipitation Data in Jiangsu Province by XU Shanshan

“…According to the measured data of 167 rainfall stations in Jiangsu Province from 2000 to 2013,the feasibility of the application of TRMM satellite precipitation data (TRMM 3B42 daily precipitation products and TRMM 3B43 monthly precipitation products) in Jiangsu Province is tested and discussed at multiple scales.On the multi-year average scale,the spatial distribution of TRMM precipitation data and measured precipitation data are decreasing from south to north,but the precipitation value of TRMM is higher than the measured one.On the daily scale,the coincidence degree between TRMM 3B42 precipitation data and measured precipitation data is tested by precipitation frequency,missing and empty retrieval rates,and precipitation classification.The missing and empty retrieval rates of Lianyungang and Suqian are lower,thus,in the two places,TRMM inversion data are more accurate to distinguish whether there is precipitation in the actual situation.The relative error of TRMM 3B42 data for measuring light rain is relatively large,while it is small for medium rain,heavy rain,and rainstorm.On the monthly scale,it can be seen that the consistency between TRMM 3B43 data and ground data is overall high by examining the correlation coefficient and the absolute error.The correlation coefficient is the highest in Xuzhou and the north of Lianyungang but slightly lower in the south of Jiangsu and surrounding areas of Hongze Lake.On the annual scale,the variation coefficients between the measured precipitation data and the TRMM precipitation data are compared,and they show the same law that the fluctuation of precipitation is small in the south of Jiangsu but large in the north.…”
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INVESTIGATING POINTS-OF-GENERATION POWER LOSSES ON THE NIGERIAN NATIONAL GRID FOLLOWING UNBUNDLING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY INDUSTRY by AJEWOLE TITUS OLUWASUJI, OLABODE OLAKUNLE ELIJAH, OKAKWU IGNATIUS KEMA, EGBEDINNI OLAKUNLE FEMI

“…Generation loss has rather persisted and keeps taking a heavy toll on the electric utility market of the country. …”
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Population Distribution of Rats (Rattus argentiventer) and the Damage Intensity on Rice and Other Crops in Pleret, Yogyakarta, Indonesia by RR Rukmowati Brotodjojo, Ikhsan Lazuardi, Antik Suprihanti

“…Rats also attacked corn and sugarcane which caused heavy damage to these crops. There were 157 active holes found in 225ha observation area and they mostly were found in rice field bunds, irrigation embankments, and vacant land. …”
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Differential Diagnosis, Clinical Characteristics, and Interventions of Braid-Like Coronary Artery: Case Series Analysis Based on Optical Coherence Tomography by Wen-Xiu Leng, Huan-Huan Wang, Hai Ming Liu, Ying Song, Lian-Jun Xu, Jing-Jing Xu, Xue-Yan Zhao, Xiao-Yan Tan, Rong Li, Zhan Gao, Li-Jian Gao, Jue Chen, Jin-Qing Yuan, Yue-Jin Yang, Ji-Lin Chen

“…We identified braid-like lesions on coronary angiography (CAG) in 7 patients (6 men; median age 47 years; age range 26 to 57 years). All patients were heavy smokers. Four patients were diagnosed with an old myocardial infarction and the other 3 with unstable angina. …”
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Microbial-Induced Carbonate Precipitation: A Review on Influencing Factors and Applications by Junhui Zhang, Xiuzhi Shi, Xin Chen, Xiaofeng Huo, Zhi Yu

“…The breakthrough solutions in the MICP technology are improving geotechnical and foundation sand properties, repairing cement-based materials, using mineralized film mulching to protect cultural relics, enhancing properties of tailings, desert control, and heavy metal environmental restoration, etc., are discussed. …”
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Integrated bioinformatic approach of Balur therapy for breast cancer subtypes by Aristyani Sherry, Subagjo Saraswati, Rahayu Tintrim, Sumitro Sutiman B.

“…Balur eliminates free radicals and heavy metals which it found enhance in cancer patients compared with healthy persons. …”
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Novel plant extract-chitosan nanocomposite (SCE/ChNPs) biosensor for trace level arsenic sensing in water samples using quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring by Miad Ali Siddiq

“…The synergistic combination of plant extract and biodegradable nanoparticles presents a sustainable solution for heavy metal sensing. Further research on long-term stability and field testing could lead to practical tools for monitoring arsenic contamination in water resources, contributing to public health and environmental safety.…”
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Research on UAV Jamming Signal Generation Based on Intelligent Jamming by Haonan Xue, Zhihai Zhuo, Weihao Yan, Yuexia Zhang

“…These include low efficiency, difficulties in managing dynamic and complex electromagnetic environments, and a heavy reliance on prior knowledge about the signals. …”
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Performance of Polymer Composite Constituted Cabinet Dryer Integrated within a Solar Flat Plate Collector by S. Raj Sachin, Anton M. Kuzmin, Subramanian Krishnakumar, Anandhan Jayaganthan, Yesgat Admassu

“…Generally, solar dryer cabinets are made up of sheet metals that are heavy, costly, tend to rust over time, and possess the high heat rate to the outer atmosphere. …”
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Analysis and Water Quality Control of Alternative Sources in Bangolan, Northwest Cameroon by Nchofua Festus Biosengazeh, Njoyim Estella Buleng Tamungang, Mofor Nelson Alakeh, Mvondo-ze Antoine david

“…Statistical analyses revealed significant influence of heavy rains on most water parameters (p<0.05). Health data in the locality revealed 1389 cases of water-borne diseases, namely, typhoid, diarrhoea, and dysentery between 2016 and 2017 necessitating control.…”
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Alcohol Inhibits Odontogenic Differentiation of Human Dental Pulp Cells by Activating mTOR Signaling by Wei Qin, Qi-Ting Huang, Michael D. Weir, Zhi Song, Ashraf F. Fouad, Zheng-Mei Lin, Liang Zhao, Hockin H. K. Xu

“…Long-term heavy alcohol consumption could result in a range of health, social, and behavioral problems. …”
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Hydrological drivers of flooding in Niamey (Niger): the role of the Sirba River by Idi Souley Tangam, Roland Yonaba, Boubacar Ibrahim, Mahaman Moustapha Adamou, Harouna Karambiri

“…In Niamey (Niger) in West Africa, flooding is primarily caused by the significant increase in surface runoff resulting from heavy rainfall occuring between July and September in the upstream river basins of the three major tributaries of the Middle Niger River (Sirba, Gorouol ad Dargol catchments). …”
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‘Polishing the Apple’: The Systematic Eradication of ‘Otherness’ from the New York Crowd by Darren Richard Carlaw

“…As pedestrians come under increasingly heavy surveillance, I consider the manner in which the city’s nomads have taken refuge beneath the streets. …”
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