Utilizing Low-cost Mobile Monitoring to Estimate the PM2.5 Inhaled Dose in Urban Environment by Muhammad Miftahul Munir, Martin Adrian, Casmika Saputra, Puji Lestari

“…We used several vehicle speeds to evaluate its dependency on the PM2.5 sensor reading. …”
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Microwave-assisted Deep Eutectic Solvent Extraction of Xinjiang Wild Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. Polysaccharides and Analysis of Its Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities by Linghe ZHANG, Hao XIE, Maimaiti NUER

“…In this study, the optimal process for extracting polysaccharides from wild Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. sourced from Xinjiang was determined, and their antioxidant and antibacterial activities were analyzed. …”
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Factors affecting farmers’ decision to join coffee producer cooperatives to improve their welfare by Intan Parumbuan Rombeallo, Muhammad Hatta Jamil, Didi Rukmana

“…The aim of this research is to evaluate the farmer characteristics, knowledge, social and economic factors that influence the decision to join a cooperative, as well as its impact on farmers’ welfare. …”
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The impact of adding nanoparticles to biodiesel fuel prepared from waste sunflower oil on the performance and emission of diesel engines by Qais Hussein Hassan, Nisreen Sabti Mohammed Ali, Hayder A. Alalwan, Alaa Hani Alminshid, Malik M. Mohammed

“…Although biodiesel has attracted much attention because of its ability to reduce engine emissions, its lower performance in diesel engines and the need to find renewable sources for its production limit its adoption. Thus, this work investigated the use of the trans-esterification method to convert waste sunflower oil to biodiesel (BD) and the impact of mixing it with TiO2 and CuO nanoparticles on the performance and emissions of a four-stroke engine at three engine torques (2, 4, and 6 N·m) compared with petroleum diesel (PD). …”
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Prevalence of Cystic Echinococcosis Genotypes in Iranian Animals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Sahar Khodashenas, Mehran Akbari, Reza Beiranvand, Mojtaba Didehdar, Mohammad Shabani, Parnia Iravani, Behnam Abedi

“…Canadensis (G6 and G7)) in livestock in Iran. Method. This systematic review was conducted, using Medline/PubMed, Scopus, Web of Sciences, and Google Scholar databases, to identify studies of cystic echinococcosis in animals published from 2010 to April 14, 2021. …”
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Antilisterial activity of tannin rich preparations isolated from raspberry (Rubus Idaeus L.) and strawberry (Fragaria X Ananassa Duch.) fruit by Michał Sójka, Agnieszka Hejduk, Lidia Piekarska-Radzik, Sylwia Ścieszka, Katarzyna Grzelak-Błaszczyk, Elżbieta Klewicka

“…Abstract The tannin rich preparations isolated from red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) and strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) fruits were evaluated for their polyphenol composition and antimicrobial activity against six strains of Listeria monocytogenes, sourced from the ATCC collection. …”
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NiMnO nanoparticle-activated carbon anodes for efficient urea oxidation and energy production in wastewater-driven direct urea fuel cells by Osama M. Irfan, Radwan A. Almasri, Nasser A.M. Barakat

“…The growing concern over urea-containing wastewater from industrial sources necessitates innovative treatment solutions that also offer sustainable energy production. …”
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Energy policy distractions to renewable programs: a comparative assessment by Diane Kraal, Raphael J. Heffron, Mohammad Hazrati, Halima Hussein, Alicia Phillips

“…The first question adopts the method of desktop research, conducted to produce policy and legislation data that are linked together with the qualitative method of narrative. …”
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Cost–utility analysis of adjunctive psychosocial therapies in bipolar disorder by Mary Lou Chatterton, Yong Yi Lee, Long Khanh-Dao Le, Melanie Nichols, Michael Berk, Cathrine Mihalopoulos

“… Background There are few economic evaluations of adjunctive psychosocial therapies for bipolar disorder. …”
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Optimization of Fiber Digestibility and Methane Reduction with Gambier Leaf Extract from Pangkalan for Sustainable Ruminant Farming by Roni Pazla, Asmuddin Natsir, Rahmad Hidayat, Nurzainah Ginting, Mardiati Zain, Antonius, Aslizah Mohd-Aris, Zaitul Ikhlas, M. Zhorif Hidayat

“…Ruminant livestock production plays an important role in providing animal protein sources, but faces major challenges in terms of feed utilization efficiency and environmental impact due to methane emissions. …”
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Quantitative Analysis of Isoflavones from <i>Fabaceae</i> Species and Their Chemopreventive Potential on Breast Cancer Cells by Wojciech Paździora, Karolina Grabowska, Paweł Zagrodzki, Paweł Paśko, Ewelina Prochownik, Irma Podolak, Agnieszka Galanty

“…This study aimed to optimize isoflavones extraction using a fractional factorial design and to quantitatively and qualitatively analyze 32 <i>Fabaceae</i> species native to Polish flora by HPLC-UV-VIS to indicate new, rich plant sources of isoflavones. The optimal extraction method was a 60 min reflux with 50% methanol and a plant material-to-solvent ratio of 1:125. …”
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Environmental and Spatial Drivers of Latrine Site Selection in Dorcas Gazelle by Marouane Louhichi, Marie Petretto, Olfa Tabel Hmidi, Kamel Dadi, Ali Zaidi, Mohsen Jarray, Mohsen Chammem

“…In this study, we utilised latrine mapping, a cost‐effective and non‐invasive method, to evaluate the spatial dynamics and habitat preferences of dorcas gazelles in Sidi Toui National Park, Tunisia. …”
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Experimental Investigation and Machine Learning Modeling of Tribological Characteristics of AZ31/B₄C/GNPs Hybrid Composites by Dhanunjay Kumar Ammisetti, Bharat Kumar Chigilipalli, Baburao Gaddala, Ravi Kumar Kottala, Radhamanohar Aepuru, T. Srinivasa Rao, Seepana Praveenkumar, Ravinder Kumar

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Factors affecting the design of the management dashboard framework with an emphasis on the components of human resources productivity by Hassan Barmaki, Farshad Faezy Razi, Ehtesham Rashidi

“…AbstractThe purpose of this research is the effective factors on the design of the management dashboard framework with an emphasis on the components of human resources productivity. The research method is applicable in terms of purpose, qualitative in terms of execution method, and cross-sectional survey in terms of nature. …”
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Few-layer graphene-hybrid sulfonate hydrogels for high-efficient adsorption of heavy metal (Pb2+, Ni2+, Cd2+) in water treatment by Josué M. Galindo, Carlos M. Andreu, Sonia Merino, M. Antonia Herrero, Ester Vázquez, Ana M. Sánchez-Migallón, Gregorio Castañeda

“…To demonstrate reusability and regeneration, hydrogels with adsorbed ions were introduced into acidic media. Evaluating their performance in various water sources, the hydrogels showcased potential as efficient adsorbents for water purification and agricultural applications, offering a promising solution for contaminated water treatment.…”
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Protective coatings for complex organic flexible materials I: characterization and tribological performance of TiO2 and ZnO films deposited by magnetron sputtering on cork by B. Tiss, D. Martínez-Martínez, C. Mansilla, J.R. Gomes, C.S. Abreu, N. Pereira, L. Cunha

“…The wear rate of the samples was evaluated using a novel method based on the analysis of energy dispersive spectra. …”
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Virucidal activity of tiliacorinine, dioscorine, racemosol, and terrein against influenza A virus (H1N1), coronavirus 229E, SARS-CoV-2, and enterovirus 71 by Akanitt Jittmittraphap, Pornsawan Leaungwutiwong, Piyawan Meechokedee, Siriporn Chattanadee, Narin Thippornchai, Sanya Sureram, Chulabhorn Mahidol, Somsak Ruchirawat, Prasat Kittakoop

“…The virucidal activity of natural products, including tiliacorinine (1), dioscorine (2), racemosol (3), and terrein (4), against influenza A virus (H1N1), human coronavirus 229E (HCoV-229E), severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and enterovirus 71 (EV71) were evaluated using the American Society for Testing and Materials E1053–20 method. …”
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Assisted Egg White Biogenic Synthesis for Elaboration of ZnO Nanoparticles by Elena Andreea Vijan, Ecaterina Magdalena Modan, Sorin Georgian Moga, Denis Aurelian Negrea, Adriana-Gabriela Schiopu, Mihai Oproescu, Daniela Istrate

“…The synthesis process utilized egg white from different sources (commercially raised hens, home-raised hens, and ducks) and varying zinc nitrate concentrations (1M and 2M) to evaluate their influence on nanoparticle morphology and size. …”
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Estimating Chlorophyll-<i>a</i> and Phycocyanin Concentrations in Inland Temperate Lakes across New York State Using Sentinel-2 Images: Application of Google Earth Engine for Effic... by Sara Akbarnejad Nesheli, Lindi J. Quackenbush, Lewis McCaffrey

“…Applying the Cloud Score+ method for filtering cloud and cloud shadows further improved the fit of the phycocyanin estimation model, with an R² of 0.84, but did not result in substantial improvements in the model’s application. …”
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Strategi Kebijakan Konservasi Hutan Tropis Indonesia Untuk Mengatasi Perubahan Iklim: Sebuah Literatur Review by Anto Anto, Fatmawati Andi Mappasere, Jaelan Usman, Alyas Alyas

“…The research method used is a systematic literature review, involving the identification, screening, and analysis of data from various scientific sources. …”
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