Green catalysts AuNPs/CQDs from turmeric starch: an effective solution in 4-Nitrophenol reduction by Thi Hoa Le, Ta Thi Ngoc Anh, Nguyen Thi Thu Huong, Le Thi Thanh Nhi, Quoc Hien Nguyen, Thai Hoa Tran

“…The synergy between the plasmonic effect of AuNPs and the catalytic properties of CQDs results in a high catalytic efficiency and a fast reaction time of 20 min, making this method simple, rapid, scalable, and highly effective for environmental pollution remediation.…”
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Development and application of an efficient, accurate, and environmentally friendly liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry method for the determination of five Alternaria t... by Huiyuan Lang, Zengwang Guo, Yu Wu, Li Li, Hongmei Liu, Lianzhou Jiang, Songxue Wang, Jin Ye

“…The results showed that Tenuzonic acid had the highest detection rate (100%), followed by Tentoxin (95%), Alternariol (66.67%), and Alternariol monomethyl ether (53.33%). There is a certain pollution risk that needs to be taken seriously and monitoring should be strengthened.…”
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Effect of plasma assisted combustion on emissions of a premixed nitrous oxide fuel blend by Boj N. Villanueva, Po-Hung Lin, Yueh-Heng Li, Jaime P. Honra

“…This study sought to utilize Nanosecond Pulsed Dielectric Barrier Discharge plasma as an emission control mechanism as not only has it found success as a pollution control mechanism, but also as a combustion enhancement one. …”
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Characterization, Distribution, and Risk Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the Workplaces of an Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) Steelmaking Factory by Ying-Fang Wang, Riza P. Gumaling, Mei-Ru Chen, Yu-Chieh Kuo, Lin-Chi Wang

“…The study recommends personal inhalation protection for workers and air pollution control devices as long-term solutions.…”
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Diagnosis of planktonic trophic network dynamics with sharp qualitative changes by Gaucherel, Cedric, Fayolle, Stolian, Savelli, Raphael, Philippine, Olivier, Pommereau, Franck, Dupuy, Christine

“…., seasons) and/or by human influences (e.g., nutrient or pollution inputs). Aquatic trophic networks are especially dynamic and versatile, thus suggesting new approaches for identifying network structures and functioning in a comprehensive manner.In this study, a qualitative model was devised for this purpose. …”
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Chemical Composition and Mixing State of Fine Particles during Haze Periods in Yinchuan by Kangning Li, Yanqiu Ma, Liukun Li, Bin Huang

“…Local pollution events were associated with primary combustion emission and secondary particle generation.…”
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Effect of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Dyspnoea, Functional Capacity and Thoracic Excursion in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Case Report by Priyanka K Chilhate, Lajwanti Lalwani (Adwani)

“…Significant occupational dosages include excessive pesticide exposure and home air pollution from burning coal, wood, animal dung and crop residues. …”
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Integrated multi-omics analysis reveals the underlying molecular mechanism for the neurotoxicity of triclosan in zebrafish by Shasha Zhao, Yuhang Ling, Baohua Zhang, Danting Wang, Limei Sun

“…Hence, this study highlights a number of biomarkers for the risk assessment of TCS against non-target organisms, offering a reference dataset for the behavioral toxicity of TCS to zebrafish, and strengthening the early warning, management, and control of TCS pollution.…”
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Cannabidiol attenuates lipid metabolism and induces CB1 receptor-mediated ER stress associated apoptosis in ovarian cancer cells by Xuanhe Fu, Zhixiong Yu, Fang Fang, Weiping Zhou, Yuxin Bai, Zhongjia Jiang, Biao Yang, Ye Sun, Xing Tian, Guangyan Liu

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Environmental health risks and impacts of PM2.5 exposure on human health in residential areas, Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia by Azham Umar Abidin, Anisful Lailil Munawaroh, Aulia Rosinta, Arvi Tri Sulistiyani, Iwan Ardianta, Fajri Mulya Iresha

“…Air pollution, particularly PM2.5, significantly impacts public health in developing areas. …”
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Source Apportionment of Urban Ammonia and its Contribution to Secondary Particle Formation in a Mid-size European City by Laura Ehrnsperger, Otto Klemm

“…Alongside nitrogen oxides (NOx) and PM, ammonia (NH3) is also a relevant air pollutant due to its role as a precursor of particulate ammonium. …”
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Evaluating the risk of bacterial infections associated with the most handled Iraqi notes in Kalar by Hassan Mohammad Tawfeeq, Mohammed Hassan Fatah, Ahmed Mohammed Tofiq

“…The goals of the current research focused on the exploration of the scope of microbial pollution of the widely traded paper currency notes of the Iraqi currencies (250, 1000 and 5000 Iraqi Dinars) in Kalar city. 300 banknotes (100 samples for each of the denominations under investigation) in circulation were gathered from different categories of Kalar population and one fresh sample for each of the three currencies (control negative). …”
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Unraveling the levels of emerging contaminants along the eastern Mediterranean Sea by Fatima Haydous, Bilal Nehmeh, Joseph Rebehmed, Josephine Al-Alam, Christopher Saab, Sara Sabbagh, Ali Hamieh, Ali Yassin, Mahmoud Wazne, Elias Akoury

“…Metal concentrations varied, with chromium (Cr) reaching 20.3 µg/L, arsenic (As) 12.1 µg/L, and lead (Pb) 30.6 µg/L, indicating pollution from urban and industrial activities. Manganese (Mn) and zinc (Zn) were within safe limits, while selenium (Se) and arsenic posed ecological risks. …”
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Spatiotemporal Distributions of Ambient Volatile Organic Compounds in China: Characteristics and Sources by Gang Wang, Na Zhao, Hanyu Zhang, Guohao Li, Gang Xin

“…Listing VOCs as a mandatory monitoring pollutant for environmental monitoring stations in China and developing accurate source apportionment methods are critical to guide policy making and for understanding of the spatiotemporal distribution of ambient VOCs.…”
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Creative-Motivated Citizen Science After-School STEAM Programme for Motivating Actions Related to the Oceanic Microplastics Problem by Tomomi Sayuda, Haruyuki Kinoshita, Fumitoshi Kato, Miles Pennington

“…Citizen science (CS) projects focused on microplastics (MP), small plastics that cause widespread ocean pollution, have gained interest from international research communities. …”
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Toxicological complexity of microplastics in terrestrial ecosystems by Fazal Ullah, Peng-Yang Wang, Saddam Saqib, Ling Zhao, Muhammad Ashraf, Aziz Khan, Wasim Khan, Adnan Khan, Yinglong Chen, You-Cai Xiong

“…This paper summarizes MPs’ interactions with various pollutants, including heavy metals and pesticides, also addressing socio-economic impacts, such as reduced agricultural yields and threats to regional fisheries. …”
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Model Analyses of Changes in Spring Surface Ozone Concentrations over Shandong Province in the Period of 2014–2017 by Jialin Li, Juzhen Cai, Houfeng Liu, Xiao Han, Yongfu Xu, Xiaofang Cai, Meigen Zhang

“…Abstract The concentrations of surface ozone (O3) in eastern China have increased significantly in recent years, resulting in the earlier appearance of more serious O3 pollution. Measurements at 14 stations in Shandong Province showed that the monthly mean O3 concentrations in the late spring (May) increased by 22.2 µg m−3 from 2014 to 2017. …”
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Determinants of the Incidence of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARIs) in Children Under Five at the Getengan Community Health Center, Tana Toraja Regency by Zadrak Tombeg, Erni Yetti R, Anto J Hadi, Ahmad Safii Hasibuan, Suherman Rate, Fitri Rahma Handayani, Nayodi Permayasa

“…Conclusion: The implications of the study are the need to increase maternal knowledge of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARIs), reduce excessive use of mosquito repellent, and promote an environment free of cigarette smoke and air pollution to reduce the risk of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) on toddlers in the region…”
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Designing a sustainable closed-loop supply chain using robust possibilistic-stochastic programming in pentagonal fuzzy numbers by Seyyed Jalaladdin Hosseini Dehshiri, Maghsoud Amiri, Mostafa Hajiaghaei-Keshteli, Mehdi Keshavarz-Ghorabaee, Edmundas Kazimieras Zavadskas, Jurgita Antuchevičienė

“…An actual case study evaluates the presented approach to reduce the cost and carbon pollution in the stone paper SC. In the suggested method, trade-offs could be formed between the mean of objective functions and risk by modifying the robustness coefficients. …”
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Air Quality Assessment by Moss Biomonitoring and Trace Metals Atmospheric Deposition by Pranvera Lazo, Alda Kika, Flora Qarri, Lirim Bekteshi, Shaniko Allajbeu, Trajce Stafilov

“…Abstract Carpet-forming moss species are useful tools for monitoring the atmospheric deposition of pollutants like metals, organic compounds, nitrogen, and more recently, microplastics. …”
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