BIOFUELS AND ABSOLUTE COUPLING. POTENTIAL AND CHALLENGES FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE by Maricel CAZACU, Liviu MARCUTA, Alina MARCUTA, Camelia HODOSAN

“…However, their positive effects depend on several factors, such as cultivation methods, the types of biomass used and the efficiency of the production process, so that the negative ecological impact of their use does not counteract the benefits offered by reducing CO2 emissions. …”
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Estimation and Control of WRRF Biogas Production by Tiina M. Komulainen, Kjell Rune Jonassen, Simen Gjelseth Antonsen

“…The development of resource-efficient digital technologies is a critical challenge in the wastewater sector. This industrial case study, conducted in collaboration with the Veas Water Resource Recovery Facility in Norway, focused on creating data pre-processing methods and resource-efficient control strategies. …”
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Enhanced Room-Temperature Hydrogen Physisorption in Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks and Carbon Nanotube Hybrids by Syedvali Pinjari, Tapan Bera, Erik Kjeang

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Economic Viability of Electric Bus Adoption for Public Transportation in Thailand: A Monte Carlo Simulation Approach by Sakgasem Ramingwong, Sate Sampattagul, Jutamat Jintana

“…This study investigates the economic feasibility of replacing diesel buses with electric buses in Thailand’s public transportation sector. <i>Methods:</i> The research employs a comprehensive methodological framework combining Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis with Monte Carlo simulation to address uncertainties in long-term financial projections. …”
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Impact of a 12-week obesity intervention on menopausal symptoms and psychological well-being across menopause stages: a cross-sectional analysis by Rupal Kumar, Moattar Raza Rizvi, Waqas Sami

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Redefining food processing: Smart innovations for efficiency and eco-friendly production by Sembiring Nurhayati, Khalif Farhan A., Herlim Christian, Tarigan Elsera Br, Puspitasari Mahardika

“…It also addresses the importance of waste reduction strategies and eco-friendly packaging to minimize plastic pollution. …”
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Evaluating the Status of SMEs in Jordan with Respect to Industry 4.0: A Pilot Study by Maram I. Shqair, Safwan A. Altarazi

“…<i>Methods:</i> This study evaluates the status of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Jordan concerning Industry 4.0. …”
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FERTILITY CARE IN LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES: Policy, politics, and macro-level influences on implementation in Uganda by Margaret Joanita Mutumba-Nakalembe, Craig R Janes

“…Treatment, when available, is primarily through private sector clinics at catastrophically high costs. For this reason, low-cost IVF (LCIVF) technologies have been developed to simplify and minimize treatment costs. …”
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The Venture Capital Market in a Pandemic: Realities of Time and Future Prospects by I. A. Ezangina, A. E. Malovichko

“…The authors conclude that the pandemic has an impact on the sectoral redistribution of investments in favor of venture investments in medicine, biotechnology, the sector of information and communication technologies and solutions for business, education, healthcare, on market polarization (covid-negative, covid-positive, covid-neutral), on reducing the role of state funds and Russian accelerators, while increasing the interest and scale of participation of private institutions (foreign investors, business angels, syndicated angel investment), to increase of the volume of the Russian venture capital market by increasing the average ticket size despite the reduction in their number, to strengthen the practice reproduction of their own ecosystems by corporate institutions, to popularize venture capital investment deals in terms of mergers and acquisitions. …”
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Analyzing the Asymmetric Effect of Macroeconomic Variables on Food Prices in Iran by R. Heydari, E. Javdan, M. Shabanzadeh Khoshrody

“…Given the importance of the agricultural sector, the government's economic policies in relation to food prices will be of high importance and sensitivity. …”
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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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Selection of Plant Location for Hemp Fibre Production in TR72 Region by Sinan Dündar

“…The criteria such as parcel unit price, electricity unit price, service water unit price, waste water unit price, natural gas unit price, insurance premium employer's share support period, investment contribution rate for insurance premium employer’s share support, tax reduction rate, investment contribution rate for tax reduction, interest or profit share support, access to raw material sources, access to market and access to qualified labour supply that form the basis for the selection of plant location were determined and weighted according to the Stepwise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SWARA) method The most available plant location among the emerging alternatives was determined by using Multi-Criteria Decision Making Methods consisting of Combined Comprimise Solution (COCOSO), Complex Proportional Assessment (COPRAS) and Multi-Attributive Ideal-Real Comparative Analysis (MAIRCA). …”
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Filling knowledge gaps: A methodological approach for the rapid investigation of species with restricted populations by André Cesar Furlaneto Sampaio, Pablo Melo Hoffmann, Elivelton Marcos Gurski, Ollyver Rech Bizarro, Santiago José Elías Velazco, Marcos Bergmann Carlucci, Marília Borgo, Mayara Monteiro Ferreira, Alessandro Camargo Angelo, Christopher Thomas Blum

“…In the third phase, we analyzed spatial patterns using Morisita’s Index and Ripley’s K function. Our method proved highly effective and replicable. NDVI successfully detected habitat changes over time, revealing an 86.7% reduction in the focal habitat patch from 2013 to 2021, underscoring the species’ critical threat due to habitat degradation. …”
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Minimization of Material Waste Through Maintenance Interval Optimization in Transport Systems by Augustyn Lorenc, Małgorzata Kuźnar

“…This paper presents a method for optimizing maintenance intervals for vehicles in various modes of transport, focusing on minimizing downtime due to repairs and maintenance. …”
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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

“…In addition, among its benefits can be the creation of employment and relative prosperity, reduction of immigration, reduction of social corruption and pointing out the mental health of the community, regional and national importance. …”
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Analysis of The State of The Tourism Industry in Russia аnd The Direction of Its Development by P. G. Nikolenko, A. M. Terekhov

“…A multiple regression model based on indexes characterizing the dynamics of prices for tours sold, the state of the transport sector and the food sector methodology is created. …”
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Hydrogen Storage Materials: Promising Materials for Kazakhstan’s Hydrogen Storage Industry by S. Abdimomyn, S. Malik, M. Skakov, Y. Koyanbayev, A. Miniyazov, F. Malchik

“…Traditional storage methods, such as high-pressure tanks and liquid hydrogen, have limitations related to high energy and resource costs. …”
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Monitoring water crisis from space across a Mediterranean region by Wassim Mohamed Baba, Abdelghani Chehbouni, Youness Ouassanouan, Simon Gascoin, Marc Paganini, Giuseppe Ottavianelli, Zoltan Szantoi

“…Public policy in the sector has increased irrigated surfaces, contributing to a severe water resources shortage. …”
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Reuse of Retired Wind Turbine Blades in Civil Engineering by Xuemei Yu, Changbao Zhang, Jing Li, Xue Bai, Lilin Yang, Jihao Han, Guoxiang Zhou

“…The rapid growth of the wind energy sector has led to a rising number of retired wind turbine blades (RWTBs) globally, posing significant environmental and logistical challenges for sustainable waste management. …”
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Designing and piloting a program to provide water filters and improved cookstoves in Rwanda. by Christina K Barstow, Fidele Ngabo, Ghislaine Rosa, Fiona Majorin, Sophie Boisson, Thomas Clasen, Evan A Thomas

“…Rwanda relies both on direct donor funding and coordination of programs managed by international non-profits and health sector businesses working on these challenges.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>This paper describes the design, implementation and outcomes of a pilot program in 1,943 households across 15 villages in the western province of Rwanda to distribute and monitor the use of household water filters and improved cookstoves. …”
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