Modeling Greenhouse Gas Emissions in a Full-Scale Activated Sludge Unit Based on Benchmark Simulation Model – A Case Study of Isfahan Wastewater Treatment Plant by Hamidreza Shiran, Gholamreza Nabi Bidhendi, Nasser Mehrdadi

“…Background: The objective of this study was to establish a facility-level modeling tool to assess the performance of internal operational strategies and external emissions.Methods: The biological process model in Benchmark Simulation Model No. 2 (BSM2) was upgraded to include two-stage and four-stage nitrification, as well as denitrification processes, to effectively simulate nitrous oxide (N2O) production. …”
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Catalytic Approaches for CO2 Conversion to Value‐Added Products: An Overview of Life Cycle Assessment Studies by Anastasia Pappa, Cuong Pham‐Huu, Spiros Papaefthimiou, Spyridon Zafeiratos

“…The review identifies possible improvement strategies associated with electricity sources, CO2 capture methods, catalytic processes, and H2 production pathways, as the electrification of the chemical sector shows great potential for enormous greenhouse gas (GHG) emission mitigation despite the emerging challenges.…”
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Defining Public Health Nutrition Goals Based on Food Balance Sheets—A Proof-of-Principle by Kurt Gedrich

“…However, certain data transformations could substantially enhance the suitability of FBSs for public health purposes, considering human and planetary health alike. Methods: Schwinglhackl et al. (2019) [1] estimated disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) attributable to the intake of food groups as well as respective theoretical minimum risk exposure levels (TMRELs). …”
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Opportunities of energy saving in lighting systems for public buildings by Ayman Abd El-khalek, Kamelia Youssef, Ibrahim Yassin

“…LEDs are relatively more expensive than other types of bulbs, but are very cost-effective because they use only a fraction of electricity of traditional lighting methods nd can last for longer.</p><p>Benchmarking guides decision makers to policies aimed at the energy sector through better understanding of energy consumption trends nationwide, e.g.: energy price, moderating, peak demand, and encouraging sectors, low energy expansions.…”
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A Long-Term CO₂ Emission Forecasting Under Sustainability Policy Using an Advanced Model Complementing the PAARIMAX Framework by Pruethsan Sutthichaimethee, Worawat Sa-Ngiamvibool, Prapita Thanarak, Jianhui Luo, Supannika Wattana

“…This research employs a mixed-methods approach. The research methodology involved the following stages: (1) Quantitative research was conducted by creating the best model, which involved conducting path analysis based on an autoregressive integrated moving average with an exogenous variable model (PAARIMAX (1,1,1)). (2) The results of the quantitative research were optimized to facilitate additional qualitative research in order to identify appropriate ways of using state power for long-term sustainability in country management. …”
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The global burden of adverse effects of medical treatment: a 30-year socio-demographic and geographic analysis using GBD 2021 data by Hanxin Lu, Xinyan Cheng, Jun Xiong

“…Hybrid strategies integrating digital health and cross-sector collaboration are critical for equitable burden reduction.…”
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Effects of Agricultural Applications on CO2 Emission and Ways to Reduce by Caner Yerli, Üstün Şahin, Talip Çakmakcı, Şefik Tüfenkçi

“…Global warming, which has been increasing in recent years, is due to the increasing amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The agricultural sector, which has a 25% share in greenhouse gas formation, plays an important role in global warming. …”
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État des maraudes et des dégâts de cultures liés aux éléphants à l’ouest du secteur de Djouroutou dans le sud-ouest du Parc National de Taï (Côte d’Ivoire) by F.A. Ouattara, O. Soulemanee, A. Nandjui, E.J. Tondoh

“…A lower proportion (16.7%) of farmers recorded complaints with deterrent methods differing from one farmer to another. Elephant density was estimated to be 1.1 ± 0.7 elephants per km-2 in the sector of the Park bordering the crops. …”
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Influence of industrial, production and economic activities on the ecological state of the soil cover of the Atyrau region, Kazakhstan by Aitu Oshakbay, Tursynkul Bazarbayeva, Gulzhanat Mukanova, Yerkin Kakimzhanov, Batyrgeldy Shimshikov, Kudaibergen Kyrgyzbay, Serik Zhumatayev, Chinargul Aldassugurova

“…The laziness of the theoretical foundations and the neglect of practical considerations in the selection of cognitive methods for conducting economic valuation studies can lead to the destruction of the remnants of environmental fields quickly in the middle of two extremes made. …”
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Analyzing the Asymmetric Effect of Macroeconomic Variables on Food Prices in Iran by R. Heydari, E. Javdan, M. Shabanzadeh Khoshrody

“…Conclusion Linking the prices of agricultural products to market conditions and liberalizing the market for these products is an appropriate method for coordinating the effects of macro policies and specific agricultural policies that should be considered by policymakers. …”
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The impact of multiple labeling on consumer choices for extra virgin olive oil: A cross-country study by Chiara Paffarini, Biancamaria Torquati, Lucio Cecchini

“…Abstract In recent years, several research projects have aimed at promoting sustainability in the olive oil sector by implementing and promoting conservation practices based on agroecological concepts for contributing to climate change mitigation through emission reduction and carbon sequestration. …”
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Development and turbine engine testing of coconut oil-based biojet fuel by Anna Yakovlieva, Rudolf Andoga, Ladislav Főző, Stepan Zubenko, Serhii Konovalov

“…The increasing demand for sustainable aviation fuels, along with the need to decarbonize the aviation sector, has led to ongoing extensive research into renewable jet fuels. …”
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Enhancing Object Detection in Underground Mines: UCM-Net and Self-Supervised Pre-Training by Faguo Zhou, Junchao Zou, Rong Xue, Miao Yu, Xin Wang, Wenhui Xue, Shuyu Yao

“…Furthermore, a self-supervised pre-training method is introduced to generate mine-specific pre-trained weights, providing the model with more semantic features. …”
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Innovative geometric design improves the resistance of simple metal / metal lap joint by Mehadjia Bezzerrouki

“…The analysis of the stress distribution is performed by the three-dimensional finite element method using the ABAQUS calculation code. The geometric improvements presented in this work are beneficial and the results show a good reduction of the stress concentration along overlap length.…”
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EDUCATION IN THE RUSSIAN ARCTIC: OPTIMIZATION RESULTS AND DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES by Ekaterina E. Toropushina

“…Findings indicate that, in recent years, the education sector in the Russian Arctic has undergone optimization through mergers and closures of institutions and reductions in personnel, leading to increased polarization in the sector. …”

ARCHERY: a prospective observational study of artificial intelligence-based radiotherapy treatment planning for cervical, head and neck and prostate cancer – study protocol by Ajay Aggarwal, Hannah Simonds, Ruth Langley, Indranil Mallick, Peter Hoskin, Elizabeth Miles, Rozita Abdul Malik, Claire Murphy, Mahesh Parmar, Matthew Nankivell, Jeannette Parkes, Julie Torode, Issa Mohamad, Laurence Edward Court, Isabella Jacques, Mariana Kroiss, Sarbani Laskar, Yolande Lievens, Carol Roach, Barbara Vanderstraeten

“…Proposed advantages include improved treatment accuracy, as well as a reduction in the time (from weeks to minutes) and human resources needed to deliver radiotherapy.Methods ARCHERY is a non-randomised prospective study to evaluate the quality and economic impact of AI-based automated radiotherapy treatment planning for cervical, head and neck, and prostate cancers, which are endemic in LMICs, and for which radiotherapy is the primary curative treatment modality. …”
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A Systematic Review on the Use of Big Data in Tourism by Jafar Ahangaran, Abbas Sadeghnia

“…To provide an overview of published works in tourism, we used the systematic mapping study method. Articles were assessed based on various factors, including research topic, conceptual and theoretical descriptions, data sources, data types and sizes, data collection methods, data analysis techniques, and reporting and visualization methods. …”
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Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Modifying Nitrous Oxide Delivery at Stanford: Observational, Pilot Intervention Study by Eric P Kraybill, David Chen, Saadat Khan, Praveen Kalra

“… BackgroundInhalational anesthetic agents are a major source of potent greenhouse gases in the medical sector, and reducing their emissions is a readily addressable goal. …”
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Improved performance in retail distribution process through a Lean Manufacturing approach: A case study by Sofia Vierci-Codas, Andrea Insfran-Rivarola, Ana Pamela Arevalos, Sharon Macias-Velasquez, Carlos Zepeda-Lugo, Eduardo Martínez-Mendoza

“…Findings: The analysis revealed significant inefficiencies: four were workforce-related, ten related to work methods, six environmental, and three product-related. …”
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A Three-Level Meta-Frontier Framework with Machine Learning Projections for Carbon Emission Efficiency Analysis: Heterogeneity Decomposition and Policy Implications by Xiaoxia Zhu, Tongyue Feng, Yuhe Shen, Ning Zhang, Xu Guo

“…This study proposes a three-level meta-frontier framework enhanced with machine learning-driven projection methods to address the dual heterogeneity in carbon emission efficiency analysis arising from regional disparities and industrial diversification. …”
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