Present Situation of the Nitrogen and Phosphorus Run-off Loss from Croplands in IntakeAreas of the Water Transfer Project from the Yangtze River to Huaihe River(the Sectionof the N... by JIANG Xiaoying, ZHANG Haojie, WANG Lei

“…Based on the investigation of the planting structure, type and dosage of fertilizer inthe intake area (Anhui section) of water transfer project from the Yangtze River to Huaihe River,this paper estimates the nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) run-off loss from croplands and thecoefficients of pollution flowing into the river of the different intake areas, investigates thecontribution of non-point N and P loss from croplands into rivers to water quality, and predicatesthe change of influence of N and P run-off loss on the water quality after implementation of watertransfer project. …”
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Biosynthesis of α MnO2 nanorods using Coleus amboinicus leaf extract and its adsorption performance of Pb(II) from aqueous solutions. by Rejani Padmavathiamma, Rani Pillai

“…Heavy metals are known to be toxic for living organisms even if they are present at low levels. Water pollution by heavy metals from industries is a dangerous environmental problem. …”
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Probabilistic Harmonic Calculation in Distribution Networks with Electric Vehicle Charging Stations by Jianxue Wang, Yanlin Cui, Minghui Zhu

“…Integrating EV charging station into power grid will bring impacts on power system, among which the most significant one is the harmonic pollution on distribution networks. Due to the uncertainty of the EV charging process, the harmonic currents brought by EV charging stations have a random nature. …”
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Risk Factors for Tuberculosis by Padmanesan Narasimhan, James Wood, Chandini Raina MacIntyre, Dilip Mathai

“…Along with well-established risk factors (such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), malnutrition, and young age), emerging variables such as diabetes, indoor air pollution, alcohol, use of immunosuppressive drugs, and tobacco smoke play a significant role at both the individual and population level. …”
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Larvicidal Effects of Nanoliposomes Containing Clove and Cinnamon Essential Oils, Eugenol, and Cinnamaldehyde against the Main Malaria Vector, Anopheles stephensi Liston by Alireza Sanei-Dehkordi, Roghayeh Heiran, Ghazaal Roozitalab, Narges Elahi, Mahmoud Osanloo

“…However, due to the excessive use of synthetic larvicides, resistance in mosquitoes and environmental pollution have been challenges. In the current study, nanoliposome containing clove and cinnamon essential oils and their major ingredients, i.e., eugenol and cinnamaldehyde, were first prepared; particle size and successful loading were investigated using DLS (Dynamic Light Scattering) and ATR-FTIR (Attenuated Total Reflection-Fourier Transform InfraRed) analysis. …”
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A novel approach to sustainable water treatment utilising Cocos nucifera and Luffa acutangula by Ganesan Ramachandran, Latha Asaithambi, Partheeban Pachaivannan, G. Venkatesan

“…Water quality depends on Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), an indicator of harmful pollutants in the water. Therefore, the primary goal of the study is to eliminate TDS utilising the new Cocos nucifera and Luffa acutangula natural filtering technique. …”
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Characterization of Follicular Atresia Responsive to BPA in Zebrafish by Morphometric Analysis of Follicular Stage Progression by M. Migliaccio, T. Chioccarelli, C. Ambrosino, A. Suglia, F. Manfrevola, O. Carnevali, S. Fasano, R. Pierantoni, G. Cobellis

“…Bisphenol A is an industrial chemical compound, pervasively polluting the environment and diet, classified as an endocrine disruptor because of its interference effects on the endocrine system. …”
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On the Adsorption Kinetics and Equilibrium of Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons from Aqueous Solution by Marta Haro, Belén Cabal, José B. Parra, Conchi O. Ania

“…The interactions between the studied pollutants and the activated carbon seemed to be controlled by two factors, viz. aromaticity and water solubility. …”
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Eggshell waste as a promising adsorbent for phosphorus recovery from wastewater: A review by Protima Sarker, Xin Liu, Md Shiblur Rahaman, Masahiro Maruo

“…Phosphorus is a plant nutrient that is the main driving force of eutrophication, a serious type of water pollution. Various techniques and materials have been used to identify cost-effective, environmentally friendly options for phosphate removal. …”
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Acoustic topology optimization using a mixed formulation and a three-material scheme by B. Ferrándiz, F.D. Denia, J. Martínez-Casas, E. Nadal, J.J. Ródenas

“…Topology optimization (TO) has demonstrated significant efficacy in generating innovative designs to minimize acoustic or elastic responses, providing sophisticated structures that mitigate challenges such as the harmful effects of urban noise pollution. However, vibroacoustic problems require distinct governing equations for air and structural subdomains, making standard density-based TO methods unsuitable. …”
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Application of HF Radar in Hazard Management by Mal Heron, Roberto Gomez, Bernd Weber, Anna Dzvonkovskaya, Thomas Helzel, Nicolas Thomas, Lucy Wyatt

“…The time sequence of surface current maps enables Lagrangian tracking of small parcels of surface water, which enables hazard mitigation in managing suspended sediments in dredging, in emergency situations where flotsam and other drifting items need to be found, and in pollution control. The surface current measurement capability is used to assist tsunami warnings as shown by the phased-array data from Chile following the Great Tohoku Earthquake in 2011. …”
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Analysis of Fire Risk Associated with Photovoltaic Power Generation System by Guomin Zhao, Min Li, Lv Jian, Zhicheng He, Jin Shuang, Sun Yuping, Qingsong Zhang, Liu Zhongxian

“…Because of increasing energy consumption and severe air pollution in China, solar photovoltaic power generation plants are being deployed rapidly. …”
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Political economics in health and implications for neurosurgery diseases by Yi Han, Yutao Huang

“…It encompasses a diverse range of interconnected domains, including the economy, welfare, the environment, food and drug safety, pollution emissions, occupational safety, the quality of medical services, consumer rights, public health policy, healthcare policy, scientific research, and marketing management. …”
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A New DG Multiobjective Optimization Method Based on an Improved Evolutionary Algorithm by Wanxing Sheng, Ke-yan Liu, Yongmei Liu, Xiaoli Meng, Xiaohui Song

“…The proposed algorithm is utilized to the optimize DG injection models to maximize DG utilization while minimizing system loss and environmental pollution. A revised IEEE 33-bus system with multiple DG units was used to test the multiobjective optimization algorithm in a distribution power system. …”
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Whole-brain gray matter volume and fractional anisotropy of the posterior thalamic radiation and sagittal stratum in healthy adults correlate with the local environment by Keisuke Kokubun, Kiyotaka Nemoto, Toshiharu Ikaga, Yoshinori Yamakawa

“…The impacts of air pollution, local climate, and urbanization on human health have been well-documented in recent studies. …”
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Development of an analytical method involving thiol methylation for the analysis of pentachlorothiophenol in food using gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry by Junhyeong Park, Adebayo J. Akinboye, Joon-Goo Lee

“…Organic pollutants such as pentachlorothiophenol are a major environmental and food safety hazard owing to their degradation resistance and bioaccumulation potential. …”
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Salutogenic Effects of Greenspace Exposure: An Integrated Biopsychological Perspective on Stress Regulation, Mental and Physical Health in the Urban Population by Varadarajan Suchithra, Herchet Marilisa, Mack Matthias, Hofmann Mathias, Bisle Ellen, Sayer Emma, Kolassa Iris-Tatjana

“…Among other factors, urban stressors (e.g. air pollution) are linked to these increased health risks (e.g. chronic respiratory diseases, depression). …”
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Effectiveness of phytoremediation method using water hyacint plants in reducing bod and TDS content in batik industry liquid waste by Jamilatun Siti, Nurmustaqimah

“…An issue that occurs is the presence of wastewater generated during batik manufacturing, which has elevated concentrations of pollutants such as COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand) and BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand). …”
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Polymer Materials for U-Shaped Optic Fiber Sensors: A Review by Patryk Sokołowski, Jacek Łubiński, Paweł Wierzba, Jakub Czubek, Piotr Miluski, Filip Janiak, Shanyue Guan, Małgorzata Szczerska

“…This is due to their numerous advantages, such as good metrological parameters, biocompatibility and resistance to magnetic and electric fields and environmental pollution. However, those built from glass fiber have one main disadvantage—they are fragile, meaning they can be easily damaged, even by the presence of vibration. …”
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Growth of ZnO Nanorods on Stainless Steel Wire Using Chemical Vapour Deposition and Their Photocatalytic Activity by Siti Nor Qurratu Aini Abd Aziz, Swee-Yong Pung, Nurul Najiah Ramli, Zainovia Lockman

“…The photodegradation efficiency of ZnO nanoparticles in removal of organic pollutants deteriorates over time as a high percentage of the nanoparticles can be drained away by water during the wastewater treatment. …”
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