Distribution of Operating Costs Along the Value Chain of an Open-Pit Copper Mine by Hervé Losaladjome Mboyo, Bingjie Huo, François K. Mulenga, Pieride Mabe Fogang, Jimmy Kalenga Kaunde Kasongo

“…The study also highlighted several opportunities for cost reduction and enhanced mining sustainability through strategies such as energy consumption optimization, the use of alternative energy sources, and optimized blast design. Finally, valuable insights aimed at promoting sustainable resource utilization, improved cost efficiency, and data-driven decision-making in mining operations are offered to mine planners and operators. …”
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Evolution and characteristics of China’s policies on non-hazardous industrial solid waste management: Analysis based on policy texts by YANG Runlin, LI Xiao, REN Yanan, SHI Lei

“…This study aims to systematically review China’s policy texts on NHIW management from 2001 to 2024 and identify their evolutionary stages and main characteristics, thereby providing references for improving policies on comprehensive industrial resource utilization and enhancing environmental governance efficiency. …”
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Evaluation of urea loaded nano clay biopolymer composites and nitrification inhibitors on nitrogen use efficiency under maize-wheat cropping system by Premlata Meena, K. M. Manjaiah, Kapil Atmaram Chobhe, Vinod Kumar Sharma, Hanuman Singh Jatav, Mamta, Ajit Kumar Meena

“…Abstract Across the globe, cereal crops have only < 30% nitrogen (N) use efficiency (NUE) due to significant loss of N.During previous decade nitrification inhibitors (NI) were promoted for better N management and utilization. …”
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In situ generated diphenylphosphine-chelated imidazo[1,5-a]pyridin-3-ylidene nickel(0) catalysts for highly efficient acrylate synthesis from ethylene and CO2 by Changmuk Kang, Seyong Kim, Woosong Han, Huijeong Ryu, Wooyong Seong, Jiyun Kim, Da-Ae Park, Seongwook Park, Kyungho Park, Hyun Min Park, Hyun Tae Kim, Chang Hee Lee, Sukwon Hong

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Improving Leaf GOGAT Activity After the Post-Silking Period Contributes to High Grain Yield with Reduced Nitrogen in N-Efficient Maize by Haoyu Li, Yanbing Wang, Jian Wang, Meng Zhang, Wenbo Liu, Xiangling Li, Xiaohu Lin

“…Therefore, we suggest that molecular breeding programs should focus on the <i>GOGAT2</i> gene in low-N-efficient maize varieties, and cultivation techniques should aim to improve the GOGAT enzyme activity after the post-silking period to achieve high yields and N utilization efficiencies with less N fertilizer.…”
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Harnessing Environmental Yeasts—<i>Pichia kudriavzevii</i> Strain ZMUM_K002: The Quest for Isolates with Properties for Efficient Biotechnological Applications by Tadeja Vajdič, Marjanca Starčič Erjavec

“…Antifungal susceptibility, particularly fluconazole susceptibility, was assessed, and the strain’s biotechnological potential by comparing its ability to utilize low-cost carbon sources, including SCG, with a natural isolate of <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> (strain ZMUM_K003) was assessed. …”
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Evaluation of the life cycle sustainability of a wastewater treatment plant using the eco-efficiency index for optimizing the energy-economy-environment nexus by Sadegh Alizadeh, Michael Carbajales-Dale

“…The scenarios are based on the electricity sources and sludge management systems of the WWTP. …”
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Surface display of eugenol oxidase and dioxygenase complex as a sustainable biocatalyst for efficient bioconversion of lignin-derived 4-n-propylguaiacol to vanillin by Yongqing Tian, Yige Yang, Minmin Ni, Jing Wo

“…However, the yield from vanilla pods is insufficient to meet market demand, and chemically synthesized vanillin not only encounters limitations in its application within the food and pharmaceutical industries but also needs to address environmental concerns and unsustainable raw material sources. Hence, it is imperative to explore alternative approaches to develop an efficient and cost-effective green vanillin. …”
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Efficient stabilizing agent-free synthesis of gold nanoparticles via square-wave pulse deposition for enhanced catalytic performance in ethanol electrooxidation by Setia Budi, Aulia Siti Pathoni, Annisa Auliya, Suci Winarsih, Mohammad Hamzah Fauzi, Yusmaniar, Babay Asih Suliasih, Hilman Syafei

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Ensuring the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Joint Clinical Assessment in National HTA Decision-Making: Insights from the 2024 CIRS Multi-Stakeholder Workshop by Ting Wang, Neil McAuslane

“…To enhance the efficiency of the JCA process, a list of metrics is recommended for continuous improvement, as well as establishing training programs to strengthen member states’ capabilities, fostering open dialog for sharing technology-specific insights, and creating open-source tools to support companies. …”
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Artificial intelligence prediction the desirable moisture content of dried oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajor-caju) for enhancing the cellulase-assisted extraction efficiency by Nguyen Thi Ngoc Giang, Nguyen Duy Tan, Ho Thi Ngan Ha, Dao Van Thanh, Le Thi Thuy Diem, Tran Van Khai, Le Thi Diem Mi, Diep Kim Quyen

“…High protein content, as well as the antioxidant compounds in the extract, could be a promising source for developing nutraceuticals and healthy food.…”
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The responses of vegetation water use efficiency to biomass density and CO2 balance in dryland of Central Asia during 21st century by Alphonse Kayiranga, Xi Chen, Xuexi Ma, Dative Ingabire, Tie Liu, Yaoming Li, Emeka Edwin Igboeli, Eldiiar Duulatov, Hubert Hirwa, Clement Nzabanita, Ping Hu

“…The results showed also that during 2000–2023, the total biomass density and total C. stocks of the CA desert ecosystems were amounted to 5.52 ± 1.19 Gt and 3.12 ± 0.88 Pg C with 0.044 Pg C and 0.218 Pg C the actual total C. sources and C. sinks, respectively. Among the desert plants’ water fluxes, water use efficiency at canopy conductance (iWUE) showed a significant impact on C. stocks (R2 = 0.57) compared to desert ecosystem water use efficiency (vWUE) and water use efficiency at plant respiration (tWUE). …”
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Exergy Analysis of an Alkaline Water Electrolysis System by Hamza Sethi, Muhammad Zulkefal, Asad Ayub

“…Many researchers have been working for the development of new clean and sustainable energy sources such as solar and wind energies. Hydrogen, being a clean fuel having very high calorific value, can be used as a storage medium for these renewable energy sources and can be used efficiently in fuel cells, as well as in combustion engines. …”
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Research on Unified Energy Efficiency Evaluation Method for Heat Pump and Electric Water Heater Based on Dynamic Water Usage Mode^☆ by XIA Yujuan, CHEN Haihong, QI Xin, LIN Haoxin, WU Xiaoli, SHI Liming

“…In response to the problem of inconsistent energy efficiency evaluation indicators between air source heat pumps and storage type electric water heaters in China, this study proposes a unified energy efficiency evaluation method based on 24-hour dynamic water use tests. …”
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Analysis of chemical fertilizer application efficiency by cotton farmers and its influence factors an empirical study based on peasant household survey in Shache County by Yan Lu, Ma Huilan

“…Low chemical fertilizer application efficiency not only lead to cotton production cost increase and constrain cotton per unit area yield, but also may cause agricultural non-point source pollution, because excessive use of chemical fertilizers damage inevitably the environment and resources which are vital for agricultural development. …”
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Bandwagon effect, free-rider effect, tragedy of the commons: collaborative governance of marine pollution by Yu Gu

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A Literature Review on the European Legislative Framework for Energy Efficiency, Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings (nZEB), and the Promotion of Renewable Electricity Generation by Eugen Iavorschi, Laurențiu Dan Milici, Visarion Cătălin Ifrim, Constantin Ungureanu, Ciprian Bejenar

“…Consequently, this paper aims to provide a comprehensive synthesis of the key legislative norms targeting the energy efficiency of buildings and the necessity of utilizing renewable energy sources for electricity generation, with a particular focus on the forecasts for the year 2030. …”
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Study on the hybrid energy storage for industrial park energy systems: Advantages, current status, and challenges by Guo Jiacheng, Peng Jinqing, Luo Yimo, Zou Bin, Luo Zhengyi

“…The application of a hybrid energy storage system can effectively solve the problem of low renewable energy utilization levels caused by a spatiotemporal mismatch between the energy source and load. …”
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The Optimal Scheduling of Integrated Energy System Considering the Incentive and Punishment Mechanism of Electric and Thermal Carbon Emission Factors by Kaiyan Wang, Hengxiang He, Ningning Yang, Xiaowei Wang, Rong Jia

“…To comprehensively explore the potential for carbon reduction through source-load synergy and achieve low-carbon and high-efficiency operation of the system, an IES optimal scheduling method that incorporates a reward and punishment mechanism for dynamic electricity and thermal carbon emission factors is proposed. …”
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Performance Analysis of Optical Wireless Channel Based on Beamforming Techniques Using Advanced Modulation Schemes by Lwaa Faisal Abdulameer, Adil Fadhil Mushatet, Tania Tariq Salim

“…Gamma-Gamma distribution has been used to compute the bit error rate and spectral efficiency. An arbitrary number of light-emitting diodes and photo-detectors are used at the sources and detectors. …”
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