Burden of type 2 diabetes and its relationship with human development index in Asian countries: Global Burden of Disease Study in 2019 by Seyed Ahmadreza Alinaghian, Shokoufeh Hamidzadeh, Afsaneh Badrizadeh, Zaher Khazaei, Amirhossein Souri, Victoria Momenabadi, Elham Goodarzi

“…According to the results, air pollution, high fasting plasma glucose, and dietary risks are the main risk factors associated with the burden of type 2 diabetes in women and men, respectively. …”
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Mobilization and deposition of plastic along an estuarine bank during tidal cycles by Rosa Sawan, Périne Doyen, Guillaume Veillet, Florence Viudes, Céline Mahfouz, Rachid Amara

“…Limited studies have evaluated how these complex systems contribute to plastic pollution dynamics at this interface. Here, an in situ experimental study was conducted in the Slack estuary, a small macrotidal estuarine system in northern France, to investigate the mobilization and deposition of plastic debris on an estuarine bank at a daily basis during six complete tidal cycles. …”
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Sonochemically Modified Lapindo Mud Using Sulfuric Acid for Efficient Adsorption of Phenol in Aqueous Media and Real Wastewater Samples by Karna Wijaya, Adyatma Bhagaskara, Maria Francia Mirabella Sani, Marini Fairuz Vebryana, Fernando Alvaro Pratama, Widuri Anggraeni, Amalia Kurnia Amin, Faturrahman Al Ramadhani, Aldino Javier Saviola

“…Therefore, efficient removal of these pollutants is urgently needed. In the present work, sulfated Lapindo mud (SLM) was prepared using the sonochemical method and applied as an adsorbent for phenol removal in aqueous media and actual wastewater samples from Code River, Yogyakarta. …”
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Essential and risk elements in horses affect haematology, serum biochemistry and oxidative status parameters by Marko Halo, Róbert Kirchner, Filip Tirpák, Tomáš Slanina, Katarína Tokárová, Anton Kováčik, Michal Miškeje, Agnieszka Greń, Grzegorz Formicki, Marko Halo, Roberto Madeddu, Peter Massányi

“…Abstract The abundance of chemical elements in the blood of horses can indicate the physiological balance, health of animal as well as can be taken as an indicator of environmental pollution. The aim of this work was to analyse haematological, biochemical parameters, TOS, FRAP, SOD, Gpx, TAS and their correlations with concentrations of essential and risk elements in blood of horses stabled in two different locations: The National Stud Farm Topoľčianky (n = 11; 11 stallions, consisting of the breeds 6 Lipizzan, 3 Slovak warmblood, 2 Holsteiner) and Experimental Centre at Institute of Animal Husbandry, SUA in Nitra (n = 10; 4 stallions, 5 geldings, 1 mare, 4 stallions, 5 geldings and 1 mare, consisting of the breeds 3 Slovak warmblood, 4 Czech warmblood, 3 Holsteiner). …”
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Interventions used to reduce infectious aerosol concentrations in hospitals—a reviewResearch in context by Gráinne Brady, Fiona Bennin, Rosaline De Koning, Cecilia Vindrola-Padros, Sigrún Eyrúnardóttir Clark, Manish K. Tiwari, Simon Watt, Andrea Ducci, Ryo Torii, Danielle Morris, Elizabeth Lloyd-Dehler, Jerry Slann, Fiona Stevenson, Zarnie Khadjesari, Hakim-Moulay Dehbi, Lena Ciric, Ruth Epstein, John Rubin, Catherine F. Houlihan, Rachael Hunter, Laurence B. Lovat

“…However limitations of such approaches must be considered such as noise pollution and effects on ambient humidity. Whilst these efforts can contribute to improved air quality in hospitals, they should be considered with the other interacting factors such as microclimates, room dimensions and use of chemical products that effect air quality. …”
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Assessment of Fish Species Biodiversity in the Yong River Basin Based on Environmental DNA Metabarcoding by Shengming Deng, Bai-an Lin, Yan Luo, Xiaolong Dang, Chengdan Ma, Yongcan Zhou, Xiang Zhang, Yang Zhang, Ning Xu, Shousong Jiang, Jiana Li, Jianlong Li

“…Fish in the Yong River basin have been significantly impacted by pollution, habitat modification and overfishing. In order to facilitate the recovery of freshwater biodiversity, a fishing ban has been implemented in the Yong River basin since 2022. …”
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Clinicopathological relationship between PM2.5 exposure and acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Anfeng Cui, Yingying Shao, Yang Wang, Haodong Wang, Jiayi Song, Caiji Liu, Ningning Shen, Zhiqing Yang, Wangliang Zhang, Tiane Luo, Chen Wang

“…This data was paired with Shanxi's average monthly PM2.5 data from the Tracking Air Pollution in China (TAP) dataset. Correlations between PM2.5 levels and AECOPD clinicopathological features were assessed using ANOVA and Spearman’s correlation. …”
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Chlorophyll performances as an indicator of compost quality: Effectiveness of liquid humic substances and compost tea by Bouchra El Hayany, Khaoula En-Nejmy, Ghizlen El Mezouari El Glaoui, Mohamed Hafidi, Loubna El Fels

“…Furthermore, the chlorophyll performance, as a good indicator to determine plant stress and soil pollution, confirmed the maturity and the good quality of the final compost.Conclusion: Compost tea and humic substances treatments approved their bioactive properties and beneficial effects on plant growth and their physiological properties.…”
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Modulating the coordination environment of cobalt porphyrins for enhanced electrochemical nitrite reduction to ammonia by Jingwei Han, Hai Sun, Fengkun Tian, Wenwen Zhang, Zonghang Zhang, Ping She, Jun‐Sheng Qin, Heng Rao

“…Abstract Electrocatalytic reduction of nitrate pollutants to produce ammonia offers an effective approach to realizing the artificial nitrogen cycle and replacing the energy‐intensive Haber‐Bosch process. …”
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Recent Developments in Heavy Metals Detection: Modified Electrodes, Pretreatment Methods, Prediction Models and Algorithms by Yujie Shi, Shijie Zhang, Hang Zhou, Yue Dong, Gang Liu, Wenshuai Ye, Renjie He, Guo Zhao

“…Heavy metal pollution has become an increasingly serious environmental issue, making the detection of heavy metals essential for safeguarding public health and the environment. …”
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Effect of Double Masking with Silk or Cotton Over-masks on the Source Control Capabilities of a Surgical Mask by Adam F. Parlin, Mikhail Yermakov, Samuel M. Stratton, Susan R. Reutman, Theresa M. Culley, Patrick A. Guerra, Sergey A. Grinshpun

“…Not only can double masking reduce viral or bacterial transmission, but it can also promote surgical mask longevity, thereby reducing global waste and pollution associated with the use of disposable surgical masks. …”
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Striking the Balance: Evaluating Content Quality and Reward Dynamics in Blockchain Online Social Media by Davide Mancino, Barbara Guidi, Andrea Michienzi, Marco Viviani

“…Various forms of decentralized solutions for social media development have been proposed in the last years to address some of the open problems of centralized ones, which include security issues, micro-targeting, opinion polarization, and various forms of information pollution. Regarding the latter issue in particular, some decentralized social media have implemented reward systems based on the blockchain technology with the stated purpose of incentivizing users to generate quality content, which can be seen as a simple mechanism of bottom-up content moderation in decentralized environments. …”
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Adoption of Electric Vehicles and Forecasting Air Emissions in the Metropolitan Area of Mexico City by 2050 by Rodolfo Sosa Echeverría, Graciela Velasco Herrera, Pablo Sánchez Álvarez, Elías Granados Hernández, Gilberto Fuentes García, Victor Manuel Velasco Herrera, Rogelio González Oropeza, William Vicente Rodríguez, Jaime Gandarilla Ibarra, Rodrigo Rivera Rivera

“…Emissions from industrail factories and internal combustion vehicles are the main sources of pollutants. We have evaluated different transition trends from internal combustion engine vehicles as bus, truck and van, and motorcycle to electric vehicles through 2050. …”
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Synthetic Hydrogel Dilutes <i>Serratia plymuthica</i> Growth— Promoting Effect on <i>Brassica napus</i> L. Under Drought Conditions by Grażyna B. Dąbrowska, Daniel Krauklis, Milena Kulasek, Magdalena Nocny, Marcel Antoszewski, Agnieszka Mierek-Adamska, Beata Kaliska

“…New eco-friendly alternatives to chemical protection agents and fertilisers are needed to reduce pollution and enhance plant health. This study evaluated the effects of the plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and the hydrogel (potassium polyacrylate) on <i>Brassica napus</i> L. during drought conditions. …”
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The Model of the Optimal Number of Public Transport Vehicles in Mixed Traffic Flow Conditions: A Case Study by Milja M. Simeunović, Vuk Z. Bogdanović, Milan M. Simeunović, Pavle M. Pitka, Zoran M. Papić, Dane M. Drašković

“…The use of a larger number of public transport vehicles increases the fuel consumption, pollutants’ emission, and the operating costs. In this paper, a network optimization model was developed for defining the influence of the change of traffic flow parameters in a mixed traffic flow on travel time of PT vehicles. …”
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Exploring Traditional Knowledge and Potential Uses of Local Freshwater Algae and Aquatic Plants in Thai Wetland Communities by Pasin Norkum Ai, Angkhana Inta, Sarana Rose Sommano, Kittiya Phinyo, Kritsana Duangjan, Tibet Tangpao

“…However, these wetlands faced mounting threats from pollution, habitat loss, and climate change, jeopardising their ecological health and biodiversity. …”
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Development of an Efficient and Generalized MTSCAM Model to Predict Liquid Chromatography Retention Times of Organic Compounds by Mengdie Fan, Chenhui Sang, Hua Li, Yue Wei, Bin Zhang, Yang Xing, Jing Zhang, Jie Yin, Wei An, Bing Shao

“…This study provides a scientific basis for high throughput and rapid prediction of unknown pollutants, data mining, nontargeted screening, etc.…”
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Determination of Organophosphorus Esters in Fall Protection Equipment by Accelerated Solvent Extraction and Solid-Phase Extraction Coupled with LC-MS/MS Detection by Haihong Li, Mingli Ye, Fangfang Wu, Xuyang Zhao, Lifeng Wang, Yili Wei, Shengyi Xie, Hairong Cui

“…Safety ropes displayed a higher concentration of OPEs than ones in safety helmets, with the pollutants being mainly triphenyl phosphate, 2-ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate (EHDPP), tri(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate, and tri-n-butyl phosphate in the range of 11.07 ng/g‒815.53 ng/g. …”
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Short-term solar irradiance forecasting using deep learning models by Syed Saad Ahmed, Chang Wei Bin, Nisar Humaira, Riaz Hannan Naseem, Yeap Kim Ho, Zaber Nursaida Mohamad

“…Traditional energy sources such as coal, oil, and gas are not only quickly depleting but have also contributed to global pollution. As a result, the demand for renewable energy for power generation has increased tremendously. …”
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METTL16 controls airway inflammations in smoking-induced COPD via regulating glutamine metabolism by Xinyu Jia, Shan Liu, Chunan Sun, Manni Zhu, Qi Yuan, Min Wang, Tingting Xu, Zhengxia Wang, Zhongqi Chen, Mao Huang, Ningfei Ji, Mingshun Zhang

“…The persistent airway inflammation is the main characteristic of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), typically caused by an indoor environment pollution cigarette smoke (CS). METTL16 is an m6A methyltransferase that has been proven to be closely associated with the occurrence of various diseases. …”
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