Estimation of PM10 and PM2.5 Using Backscatter Coefficient of Ceilometer and Machine Learning by Bu-Yo Kim, Joo Wan Cha, Yong Hee Lee

“…Therefore, particulate matter (PM) estimation with high accuracy using various methods is required. …”
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Converting grassland to wildflower meadow: impact on soil quality indicators for carbon sequestration by Alice A. Breeveld, Saskia Pagella, Jane Fisher

“…Measurements included earthworm abundance, live biomass, and microbial decomposition rates via a cotton strip assay (CSA), to provide insights into the initial phase of carbon sequestration: organic matter decomposition. The findings unveiled critical insights. …”
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Charged spherically symmetric and slowly rotating charged black hole solutions in bumblebee gravity by Jia-Zhou Liu, Wen-Di Guo, Shao-Wen Wei, Yu-Xiao Liu

“…Abstract In this paper, we study the scenario in which the matter field is an electromagnetic field nonminimally coupled to the bumblebee vector field. …”
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Neonatal Surgery Intensive Care Unit: Hacettepe University Experience by Umit Ayse Tandircioglu, Hasan Tolga Celik, Sule Yigit, Murat Yurdakok

“…We intend to draw attention to this matter through our study, sharing our own experience. …”
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Bioanthropological and Biomechanical Perspectives on Skeletal Senescence Variation by Sayf Muhammad Alaydrus, Muhamad Andri Jauhari

“…A global and national increase in the aging population indicates they will be a major group in society, raising the urgency of reviewing this matter. This study aims to comprehend the physiological and biomechanical mechanisms of skeletal senescence, as well as senescent variations in certain sex and population affinities. …”
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Russian-Persian Schools as an Element of Imperial Russia’s Soft Power Policy in Northern Persia: Late Nineteenth – Early Twentieth Centuries by Vladimir O. Kulakov

“…The article identifies some prerequisites for the emergence of Russian-Persian schools in Northern Persia, determines the validity of their activities in this particular region of the country, clearly outlines the context of Russia’s competition with other governments in this matter to conclude as follows: the Russian government was perfectly aware of the need to open such schools that would disseminate the Russian language and Russia-related ideas among Persia’s population; graduates of those educational institutions would serve an important element in pursuing Russia’s interests both in trade, economy, and politics; despite various difficulties — primarily financial ones — the schools were popular enough among ethnic Persians both in Tehran and in other cities of Northern Persia. …”
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Tree height, canopy cover, and leaf litter production of Rhizophora apiculata in Baganga, Davao Oriental, Philippines by Lizel L. Sabino, Edison D. Macusi

“… Mangrove leaf litter production is essential for the export of organic matter and nutrient cycle as it subsidizes the food requirements of benthic organisms in the soft-bottom ecosystem. …”
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Measurement and Analysis of PM10 and PM2.5 from Chimneys of Coal-fired Power Plants Using a Light Scattering Method by Dongho Shin, Younghun Kim, Kee-Jung Hong, Gunhee Lee, Inyong Park, Hak-Joon Kim, Yong-Jin Kim, Bangwoo Han, Jungho Hwang

“…Abstract Aerial pollutants emitted from the stacks of coal-fired power plants are considered a major source of fine particulate matter released into the atmosphere. To manage fine and coarse particles in the stacks themselves, it is necessary to know the concentration of fine and coarse particles emitted in real time; the current system to do so is tedious. …”
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Indoor Air Pollution of Outdoor Origin: Mitigation Using Portable Air Cleaners in Singapore Office Building by Zuraimi Sultan, Jiayu Li, Jovan Pantelic, Stefano Schiavon

“…Abstract Landscape fires in Indonesia and traffic pollution have been receiving increasing attention as sources of particulate matter (PM) in Singapore. Although mitigation measures to reduce PM levels using portable air cleaners (PACs) have been used in residential buildings, its application for office buildings is unknown. …”
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Characteristics of Water-soluble Inorganic Ions in Aerosol and Precipitation and their Scavenging Ratios in an Urban Environment in Southwest China by Chuanjie Lin, Tingting Huo, Fumo Yang, Bin Wang, Yang Chen, Huanbo Wang

“…Abstract Daily fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and precipitation samples were collected simultaneously at an urban site in southwest China in four segregated months in 2015 for measuring major water-soluble inorganic ions (WSIIs). …”
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4d N $$ \mathcal{N} $$ = 1 from 6d D-type N $$ \mathcal{N} $$ = (1, 0) by Jin Chen, Babak Haghighat, Shuwei Liu, Marcus Sperling

“…In contrast to the A-type case, the vanishing of anomalies in the 4d theory turns out to be very restrictive and constraints the choices of gauge nodes and matter content severely. As a consequence, in this paper one has to resort to non- maximal boundary conditions for the 4d domain walls. …”
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Caveolin Gene, a Possible Risk Factor for Metabolic Syndrome in Humans: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Mohadeseh Arefian, Sadegh Mazaheri-Tehrani, Maryam Yazdi, Roya Kelishadi

“…With future studies focusing on the matter, this gene can be used as a screening tool for metabolic health to detect individuals with a higher genetic susceptibility to metabolic syndrome.…”
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Effect of Titania Nano-additives on Fine and Ultrafine Carbonaceous Emissions during Flame Combustion of Diesel by Akshat Jain, Anirudha Ambekar, Thaseem Thajudeen

“…This study focuses on experimentally investigating the change in particulate matter (PM) emissions during the flame combustion of diesel blended with varying quantities of titania (TiO2) nano-additives. …”
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POSITIONING OF WHEAT CULTIVARS AND THEIR RELATION WITH THE NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OF GRAINS by Willyan Júnior Adorian Bandeira, Ivan Ricardo Carvalho, Murilo Vieira Loro, Leonardo Cesar Pradebon, João Pedro Dalla Roza, Jaqueline Piesanti Sangiovo, Kassiana Kehl

“…Grain crude protein, lipid, crude fiber, mineral matter, and non-structural carbohydrate contents were evaluated. …”
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CREATING AN ENGLISH-SPEAKING DIGITAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR PRESCHOOLERS: LINGUODIDACTIC ASPECT by Oksana Khomyshak

“… Recent changes in the Ukrainian language policy have drawn public attention to the issue of shaping an English-speaking digital learning environment for preschool children and have urged researchers to examine the matter from the standpoint of linguodidactics. The pedagogical benefits of mastering English as a second language by preschoolers alongside their mother tongue and their native culture have been studied. …”
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Development of Environmental Action Plans for Adaptation to Climate Change: A Perspective of Air Quality Management by Han-Shi Chen, Kei-Iong Tam, Yu-Lin Zhao, Lan Yuan, Weiyi Wang, Merrisa Lin, Pen-Chi Chiang

“…Abstract The impacts of climate change on air quality (tropospheric ozone pollution, particulate matter pollution, atmospheric deposition effect, and extreme weather events) greatly threaten most creatures on the earth who need to breathe fresh and non-toxic air. …”
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EVALUATION OF THE GROUNDWATER QUALITY IN A CLOSED INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL by SENOU ISSAKA, NARCIS BÂRSAN, VALENTIN NEDEFF, SOME N. ANTOINE, NACRO H. BISMARCK

“…Principal Component Analysis (PCA) also highlighted groundwater mineralization events of this landfill and possible pollution by organic matter. …”
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PERSPECTIVES ON THE CHALLENGES TO THE WATCHDOG FUNCTION OF THE MEDIA IN NIGERIA by EMMANUEL OMULA, ROSELINE OGBOLE

“…The study has shown that the media as a watchdog of the society cannot achieve desired result in Nigeria, because our institutions are weak, compromised or corrupt and power does not reside in the people. This means that, no matter how the media try to ensure accountability in government it can hardly succeed when our institutions are weak and compromised. …”
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Issues with the Organic and Elemental Carbon Fractions in Recent U.S. Chemical Speciation Network Data by Philip K. Hopke, Yunle Chen, David Q. Rich, John G. Watson, Judith C. Chow

“…Abstract The carbon fractions of organic (OC1, OC2, OC3, OC4, OP) and elemental (EC1, EC2, and EC3) carbon obtained from IMPROVE (Interagency Monitoring of PROtected Visual Environments) thermal/optical carbon analysis of quartz-fiber filters have been implemented to help distinguish spark-ignition engine exhaust particulate matter (PM) contributions from those of heavy-duty diesel exhaust. …”
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THE IMPLICATIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON STAPLE CROPS PRODUCTION IN EKPOMA, EDO STATE, NIGERIA by ILENRE ABRAHAM EHIZOJIE

“…The results reveal the causes of climate change in Ekpoma, the staple crops produced in Ekpoma at present, the major evidence of climate change having implications on staple crops production in Ekpoma, the implications of climate change on staple crops production in Ekpoma, Nigeriaand the adaptation strategies that have been used to mitigate its implications on staple crops production.Arising from the above findings, the following recommendations are made which include: effective and regular training and retraining of staple crops farmers on the knowledge of climate change, climate change related- hazards, the place of staple crops in Ekpoma, climatic conditions should be monitored to help predict potential climate change related hazards and how to circumvent them, practicing climate-smart agriculture which includes incorporating climate-hazard resistant crops and improving cultural practices, sustainable practices to manage diseases without harming the environment. governments at all levelsshould as a matter of urgency promulgate laws on the granting of soft loans, climate change related-hazards and diseases resistant species of staple crops and other inputs to staple crops farmers annually to encourage them.This paper is therefore concluded by advising the governments at all levels to effect the recommendations made by the researcher. …”
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