Improving Nutrition Facts of Cassava and Soybean Residue Through Solid-State Fermentation by <i>Pleurotus ostreatus</i> Mycelium: A Pathway to Safety Animal Feed Production by Nguyen Thi Bich Hang, Chi Cuong Doan

“…The SSF process with <i>P. ostreatus</i> mycelium has the potential to be an effective method for improving the nutrition and digestibility of soybean and cassava residues for application in the production of nature-derived animal feed, as well as contributing to fully utilized agricultural residue, agriculture’s circular economy, reducing environmental issues, and achieving the net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050, as the Vietnam government committed to achieving during the COP26 World Leaders’ Summit in 2021.…”
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Leveraging Multimodal Large Language Models (MLLMs) for Enhanced Object Detection and Scene Understanding in Thermal Images for Autonomous Driving Systems by Huthaifa I. Ashqar, Taqwa I. Alhadidi, Mohammed Elhenawy, Nour O. Khanfar

“…This framework is particularly valuable for enhancing the detection and classification accuracy in environments where both IR and RGB cameras are essential. By employing zero-shot in-context learning for object detection and the chain-of-thought technique for scene discernment, this study demonstrates that MLLMs can recognize objects such as vehicles and individuals with promising results, even in the challenging domain of thermal imaging. …”
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Comparative analysis of energy dispatch strategies in PV-integrated renewable energy systems by Reza Babaei, David S.-K. Ting, Rupp Carriveau

“…Grid imports peak in winter (>100 kW) and fall near zero in summer, while surplus exports exceed 200 kW during peak solar hours, enhancing system revenue through $0.15/kWh sales.…”
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ANALYSIS OF THE LAST CHANGES IN THE LEGISLATION AND FEATURES OF THEIR APPLICATION by A. V. Veselov, V. I. Veselov

“…Exporters were given the opportunity to refuse to apply the zero rate. Regarding the income tax for natural persons, amendments were made for the case of reorganization of the enterprise. …”
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Multi-impacts of climate change and mitigation strategies in Nigeria: agricultural production and food security by Godspower Oke Omokaro

“…Recommendations align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2 (Zero Hunger), 13 (Climate Action), and 15 (Life on Land), emphasizing the need for sustainable agricultural practices, ecosystem preservation, and adaptive policy frameworks to ensure food security and economic stability in Nigeria. …”
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Batch and Continuous Lipase-Catalyzed Production of Dietetic Structured Lipids from Milk Thistle, Grapeseed, and Apricot Kernel Oils by Şuheda Akbaş, Natália M. Osório, Suzana Ferreira-Dias

“…The sustainable production of healthy structured lipids (SLs) using oils extracted from agro-industry by-products or non-conventional lipid sources is of utmost importance in the framework of a circular bioeconomy, toward a zero-waste goal. …”
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Urban Resilience and Energy Demand in Tropical Climates: A Functional Zoning Approach for Emerging Cities by Javier Urquizo, Hugo Rivera-Torres

“…Furthermore, seamless digital substations are suggested as a component of the nation’s electrical infrastructure upgrade to provide redundancy and zero downtime. According to our findings, installing a 69 kV ring is a crucial step in electrifying NSCS and aligning electrical network innovations with urban planning. …”
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Efficient passive solar desalination using cooling tower integration and thermal insulation by Mehdi Bakhtiarzadeh, Reza Effatnejad, Kambiz Rezapour

“…The system’s embodied carbon footprint was estimated at 0.139 kg CO2 per liter of water produced, with zero operational emissions. Economic analysis indicated a cost of 0.526 USD/L in the first year, decreasing to 0.105 USD/L over five years, with an internal rate of return (IRR) of 26.50%. …”
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Full Soft-Switching Ultra-High Gain DC/DC Converter Using Three-Winding Coupled-Inductor with Modular Scalability for Renewable Energy Applications by Sara Hasanpour, Mojtaba Forouzesh, Yam Siwakoti

“…Moreover, at the turn-on instant of the power switch, a Zero Current Switching (ZCS) condition is achieved. …”
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Early spring testing of environments quality in the Novik Bay (Russky Island, Peter the Great Bay, Japan Sea) in April, 2023 by N. K. Khristoforova, A. Yu. Lazaryuk, T. V. Boychenko, A. A. Emelyanov

“…However, high abundance of phenol-resistant microorganisms at most of the stations was a signal of significant pollution by phenols, that could have both natural and anthropogenic sources. Metal-resistant microorganisms were not abundant in the surface layer that showed the minimal level of technogenic pressure. …”
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Heavy metal contamination and potential health risks in upland rice-producing soils of rotational shifting cultivation in northern Thailand by Noppol Arunrat, Praeploy Kongsurakan, Sukanya Sereenonchai

“…Igeo values indicated no contamination to moderate contamination across sites, with negative Igeo values for Cr and Cu, and zero values for Cd. The TF results showed limited transfer of As, Hg, and Cd from soil to rice plants (TFStraw/Soil < 0.1), but notable transfer for Pb, Cr, and Cu. …”
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ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE OF YOUNG USERS AND THEIR VIEWS ON E-MOBILITY by Ewelina SENDEK-MATYSIAK, Wojciech LEWICKI, Zbigniew ŁOSIEWICZ, Wojciech HOMIK

“…Achieving such an ambitious goal requires cross-cutting measures in all key sectors of the economy, including transport, which is one of the main sources of emissions in Member States, including Poland. …”
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Challenges and constraints to the sustainability of poultry farming in Thailand by Sawitree Wongtangtintharn, Sudpradthana Chakkhambang, Padsakorn Pootthachaya, Anusorn Cherdthong, Metha Wanapat

“…Additionally, the industry must address environmental concerns by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and optimizing resource efficiency to align with Thailand’s net-zero targets. The rising demand for organic and ethically produced poultry products presents both market opportunities and production challenges, necessitating significant adjustments in farming practices. …”
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A novel hybrid adaptive strategy for real-time dispatch and scheduling in renewable-integrated EV charging stations by Guo Hao, Qiu Pengfei, Zhang Jiahui, Bai Xiang, Yan Laiqing, Zia Ullah

“…The model also maintains zero energy not served (ENS) under normal conditions and exhibits strong resilience under grid constraints. …”
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Real-Time Automated Cyber Threat Classification and Emerging Threat Detection Framework by Alemayehu Tilahun Haile, Surafel Lemma Abebe, Henock Mulugeta Melaku

“…This approach allows for the identification of zero-day attacks and other emerging threats by monitoring shifts in topics. …”
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Carbon capture, utilization, and storage in Indonesia: An update on storage capacity, current status, economic viability, and policy by Romal Ramadhan, Min Thura Mon, Suparit Tangparitkul, Roengchai Tansuchat, Dita Audina Agustin

“…Indonesia plans to cut carbon emissions by 29% by 2030 and reach net zero emissions by 2050. With 15 CCUS projects set to begin by 2026, the government is making tremendous progress toward its targets. …”
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Linguistic and Psycholinguistic Aspects of Silence: A Structural Model of Communication by N. F. Shcherbak, V. I. Potienko

“…Other important types of functions are considered.Methodology and sources. Firstly, various philosophical and linguistic approaches towards the definition of silence are studied. …”
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Fick’s Diffusion Laws and Scaling of the Gill Surface Area and Oxygen Uptake in Fish by Daniel Pauly, Johannes Müller

“…Recently, the claim has been made that non-zero differences between <i>d_Q</i> and <i>d_G</i> invalidate the Gill-Oxygen Limitation Theory (GOLT), which suggests that the O₂ supplied by gills growing with <i>d_G</i> <1 limits the growth of older and larger fish. …”
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Energy in Smart Cities: Technological Trends and Prospects by Danuta Szpilko, Xavier Fernando, Elvira Nica, Klaudia Budna, Agnieszka Rzepka, George Lăzăroiu

“…The findings suggest that future research should focus on the development of smart energy grids, energy storage, the integration of renewable energy sources, as well as innovative technologies (e.g., Internet of Things, 5G/6G, artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital twins). …”
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Workplace violence against nurse: a systematic review and meta-analysis in Ethiopia by Sadik Abdulwehab, Frezer Kedir

“…Review method and data sources The study sourced evidence from electronic databases like PubMed, Science Direct Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar till January 30, 2024. …”
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