Evaluating the economic and environmental viability of hybrid solar-geothermal heat pump systems in Jordan using multi-criteria decision analysis by Malik Alamayreh, Yousef Altork

“…Unlike previous studies that focused solely on geothermal or solar technologies, this research uniquely combines these two renewable sources, offering a comprehensive evaluation across multiple climates. …”
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Design of Environmental Impact Mitigation Strategy In The Furniture Industry Using Life Cycle Assessment by Weny Findiastuti, Fitri Agustina, Rullie Annisa, Ach Dafid, Iffan Maflahah, Ananda Rafli Siswanto

“…Recommendations for improvement include the implementation of cleaner production, namely replacing thinner-based paint with more environmentally friendly water-based paint and optimizing delivery routes using the saving matrix nearest insert method to reduce the total distance traveled and transportation emissions. …”
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Controlling the Brantas river: construction and impact of Japan-supported irrigation infrastructure on the agricultural economy and the environment in East Java by Nawiyanto, Sarkawi B. Husain, Wisnu, Mohamad Nai’m

“…The infrastructure has also played a significant role in flood control during rainy seasons and in securing irrigation water, especially during dry seasons. Additionally, while acknowledging sacrifices incurred during the construction process and the environmental consequences of their operations, it is evident that the Japan-supported irrigation infrastructure effectively tamed the ferocity of the river and optimized its benefits, significantly improving the livelihoods of many people. …”
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Spectrophotometric study of tannins in the herb Achillea millefolium L. by H. P. Smoilovska, O. O. Maliuhina, O. K. Yerenko, T. V. Khortetska

“…Based on the obtained results, it is recommended to utilize the developed method, employing gallic acid equivalents, for the quantification of tannins in alcohol-water extracts of yarrow. …”
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Contribution of arbuscular mycorrhiza and exoenzymes to nitrogen acquisition of sorghum under drought by Rosepiah Munene, Rosepiah Munene, Osman Mustafa, Osman Mustafa, Osman Mustafa, Sara Loftus, Callum C. Banfield, Reimund P. Rötter, Reimund P. Rötter, Ezekiel K. Bore, Benard Mweu, Kevin Z. Mganga, Dennis O. Otieno, Dennis O. Otieno, Mutez A. Ahmed, Michaela A. Dippold, Michaela A. Dippold

“…The often-suggested exploitation of advantageous rhizosphere traits such as enzyme secretion and/or the symbiosis with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) remains to be validated as a potential strategy to overcome N limitation, especially when N deficiency co-occurs with further abiotic stresses such as water scarcity.MethodsThree sorghum genotypes were cultivated in soil mesocosms with a root-exclusion compartment, where only AMF could scavenge for nutrients under drought and optimal conditions. …”
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A magnetic bead-based dual-aptamer sandwich assay for quantitative detection of ciprofloxacin using CRISPR/Cas12a by Fangyue Guo, Jianghao Li, Peizhi Ma, Mengying Liu, Jing Wu, Hai Qu, Yehuan Zheng, Mengying Wang, Seyed Sepehr Marashi, Zhijian Zhang, Shanfeng Zhang, Guangyu Fu, Pei Li

“…Ciprofloxacin (CIP) is a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic, and its excessive residues in food and water sources pose potential risks to human health. …”
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Experimental investigation of surface roughness effects on energy harvesting from a piezoelectric eel behind a cylindrical bluff body. by Muhammad Hammad Bucha, Niaz Bahadur Khan, Emad Uddin, Hafiz Hamza Riaz, Adnan Munir, Umar Farooq, Ming Zhao, Riaz Muhammad, Mohammed Jameel, Muhammad Tauseef Nasir, M Nafees Mumtaz Qadri

“…Among these sources, hydropower stands out as it harnesses the kinetic energy of oceanic water flow to generate power. …”
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MODEL OF A CASCADE OF DIVERSION HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS WITH FUZZY LOGIC CONTROLLER by L. Tolstikhina, D. Glashev

“…Diversion hydropower plants are one of the most environmentally friendly sources of energy, and improving the efficiency of water resources is an important task. …”
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Characterization and Gelling Potential of Macroalgae Extracts Obtained Through Eco-Friendly Technologies for Food-Grade Gelled Matrices by Filipe Vinagre, Maria João Alegria, Andreia Sousa Ferreira, Cláudia Nunes, Maria Cristiana Nunes, Anabela Raymundo

“…The growing demand for sustainable and nutrient-rich food sources has positioned macroalgae as a promising alternative for food product development. …”
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Sustainable innovation: Removal of chromium (VI) from wastewater from plastic chromium plating industries using rice husk as photocatalyst by Angelica Santis, Oscar Arbeláez, Kelly Mendivelso, Miguel Riaño, Victor Prieto, Pablo Velásquez

“…Plastic Chromium Plating Industries, tanneries, and other sectors discharge their wastewater into water sources without proper treatment, releasing large quantities of toxic substances such as hexavalent chromium Cr(VI). …”
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Assessing the ecological risk and its driving forces on Islands using the Pressure-State-Response model by Meina Xu, Xiaochen Huang, Jiajun Li, Shaojun Qi, Ye Zhang, Xiaojie Zhang

“…Abstract Islands are important sources of environmental resources, and assessing their ecological status is important to ensure their sustainable use, conservation, and management. …”
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Algae extract-based nanoemulsions for photoprotection against UVB radiation: an electrical impedance spectroscopy study by Aura Rocío Hernández, Lady Sepulveda, Yoshie Hata, Leonardo Castellanos, Sebastian Björklund, Tautgirdas Ruzgas, Marcela Aragón

“…To prevent skin cancer, continuous research efforts have focused on finding suitable photoprotective ingredients from natural sources that are also environmentally friendly. This study aimed to develop oil-in-water photoprotective nanoemulsions containing marine macroalgae extract. …”
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Detection and quantification of methane plumes with the MethaneAIR airborne spectrometer by L. Guanter, L. Guanter, J. Warren, M. Omara, A. Chulakadabba, A. Chulakadabba, J. Roger, M. Sargent, J. E. Franklin, S. C. Wofsy, R. Gautam

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Monte Carlo-based sensitivity analysis of the RIM2D hydrodynamic model for the 2021 flood event in western Germany by S. Khosh Bin Ghomash, P. Yeste, H. Apel, V. D. Nguyen

“…However, several uncertainties can be present in these models stemming from various sources, such as model structure, parameters, and boundary conditions. …”
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Spatial pattern and its influencing factors of national-level cultural heritage in China by Wei Shen, Yanli Chen, Weiwei Cao, Ruyi Yu, Peijun Rong, Jinlong Cheng

“…Compared with ICH, TCH is more likely to be directly affected by topographic conditions (altitude, relief of terrain) and hydrological conditions (production and living water sources and flood risk) during its formation stage. …”
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Performance enhancement and integrating renewable energy into reverse osmosis seawater desalination system in the Moroccan coastal region by Otman Abida, Hanane Ait Lahoussine Ouali, Nouhaila Belkaid, Mohamed Essalhi, Emil Obeid, Nisar Ali

“…The plant, which produces 4000 m3/day of fresh water for phosphate washing, currently operates at a high energy demand of approximately 8 kWh/m3. …”
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ON THE FORMATION OF A NATURAL HABITAT OF VIPERA LEBETINA [MACROVIPERA LEBETINA (LINNAEUS, 1758)] by Z. S. Ismailova

“…It was found that its distribution is closely related to water sources and has a focal character. We have identified optimal habitats for this specie as well as limiting factors in the spread of this species in the region. …”
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Synthesis and Properties of Amphoteric Etherified Starch Flocculant CMSG by Li Haihua, Gao Yuhua, Zhang Yaze, Li Na

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Recent advances in Polygonatum sibiricum polysaccharides: structural insights, bioactivities in Vitro and in Vivo, and therapeutic potential in human and animal models – A review by Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack, Hassan A. Rudayni, Ahmed K Aldhalmi, Abdullah S. Alawam, Ahmed A. Allam, Mohammad M.H. Khan, Asmaa F. Khafaga

“…Quantitative data from optimized conditions show PSP yields ranging from 4.4 % (hot water) to 29.7 % (NADES-based extraction). …”
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Development of Biphasic Culture System for an Entomopathogenic Fungus <i>Beauveria bassiana</i> PfBb Strain and Its Virulence on a Defoliating Moth <i>Phauda flammans</i> (Walker) by Yi-Ping Gao, De-Xiang Shi, Yuan-Hao Li, Xiong Zhao He, Xiao-Yun Wang, Kai Lin, Xia-Lin Zheng

“…In the solid fermentation, wheat bran and chaff at a ratio of 8:2 were identified as the best substrates that facilitated <i>B. bassiana</i> PfBb sporulation and conidial germination, and optimal substrates with 20% inoculum content, 50% water content, and 3-day fermentation in darkness had the highest conidia yield. …”
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