Source Apportionment of Particulate Matter by Application of Machine Learning Clustering Algorithms by Vikas Kumar, Manoranjan Sahu, Pratim Biswas

“…Abstract A source apportionment (SA) study was conducted on two PM2.5 data sets, two carbon fractions and eight temperature-resolved carbon fractions collected during Cincinnati Childhood Allergy and Air Pollution Study (CCAAPS). This study aimed to evaluate two clustering algorithms: k-means clustering (kMC) and spectral clustering (SC) as potential receptor models for source apportionment. …”
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Sulphuric Acid-Modified Coal Fly Ash for the Removal of Rhodamine B Dye from Water Environment: Isotherm, Kinetics, and Thermodynamic Studies by G. Bharath Balji, P. Senthil Kumar

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Study of a Remote Wind Resource Assessment System Integrated with Internet of Things by Filian Arbiyani, Filbert Filbert, Anthony Nathanael Theo

“…Wind energy is an emerging and popular source of clean energy due to its non-polluting nature and low cost. The efficient use of wind energy requires accurate and precise wind parameter measurements, which is where wind resource assessment (WRA) comes into play. …”
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Turning Agricultural Biomass Ash into a Valuable Resource in the Construction Industry—Exploring the Potential of Industrial Symbiosis by Olivera Bedov, Ana Andabaka, Suzana Draganić

“…The circular economy framework emphasizes regeneration and restoration to minimize resource and energy use, waste generation, pollution, and other environmental impacts. Aligned with these principles of sustainability, the construction industry, energy sector and food processing industry can establish a shared interest through industrial symbiosis. …”
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In Vitro Biocontrol Evaluation of Some Selected Trichoderma Strains against the Root Pathogen Fusarium oxysporum of Hot Pepper (Capsicum annum L.) in Bure Woreda, Ethiopia by Abayeneh Girma

“…Controlling this disease using fungicides can pollute the environment and induce genetic resistance in fungal phytopathogens. …”
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Adept Domestic Energy Load Profile Development Using Computational Intelligence-Based Modelling by Olawale Popoola, Agnes Ramokone, Ayokunle Awelewa

“…This will translate into power system reliability, reduce operation cost (lowest cost), and reduce greenhouse emissions (environmental pollution), thereby cumulating into sustainable cities.…”
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Exponential function LMS and fractional order pid based voltage power quality enhancement in distribution network by Prashant Kumar, Sabha Raj Arya

“…The complexity of distribution power system becomes a menace for utility person and causing severe power quality issues. The polluted voltage power quality seriously affects the performance of critical equipment's and causing load disruptions. …”
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Integrated management of Sorkhroud coastal area in line with tourism development by mehdi razjouyan, sadredin motevali, gholamrza janbaz ghobadi

“…The results show that from the point of view of half of government officials and experts, the expansion of the tourism industry on the one hand reduces the region's economic prosperity and on the other hand reduces regional security and environmental pollution. So in the current situation there is no motivation to expand the tourism industry for government managers; Thus, in order to prevent gaps and parallel activities, the provision of services to sustainable tourism development requires the integration of tourism management and continuous planning in organized, participatory and popular. …”
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Assessing Magnetic Susceptibility Profiles of Topsoils under Different Occupations by N. Bouhsane, S. Bouhlassa

“…The aims of this study were to investigate the impact of land use or human activity on χlf of soil overlying the same substrate, to discriminate allochthonous material or pollution from autochthonous or inherited ones, and to assess the origin and contribution of superparamagnetic (SP) grains to the global magnetic susceptibility χlf. …”
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Theory and Practice of Burning Solid Biofuels in Low-Power Heating Devices by Małgorzata Dula, Artur Kraszkiewicz

“…Having good quality fuel, it is necessary to ensure an appropriate, clean combustion technique, which allows to achieve the highest thermal efficiency of the heating device and at the same time the lowest emission of pollutants. The article presents issues related to the theory, characteristics of the combustion process and problems related to the formation of harmful chemical compounds nitrogen oxides (NO_x), SO_x, carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM) emitted to the atmosphere during the combustion process in low-power heating devices. …”
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Assessment of the Preservation and Conservation of Teachers’ Records at Rubanda District Local Government by Gumoshabe, Alexander R.

“…The findings of the study revealed that, biological threats, mishandling of records, dust, humidity, fungi, pests and moulds, pollution, plucking of pages of documents and poor retrieval and filling practices are leading causes of deterioration of teachers records.…”
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Effect of Discarded Group B and Group D Car Category Tyre Rubber Chippings as Partial Replacement for Coarse Aggregates in M25 Concrete. by Wancha, Vicent

“…Utilizing the aforementioned recyclable and commercial waste aggregates can help prevent garbage from being dumped on the ground, reduce groundwater pollution, and lighten concrete by reducing its density. …”
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Comparative Assessment of the Efficiencies of Activated Carbon from Banana Peels and Millet Husks in Waste Water Treatment. by Ntege, Abudu Swaburu

“…The project aims to address critical global challenges such as water pollution, high treatment costs, and the environmental risks associated with conventional methods. …”
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A Comparative Analysis on the Effect of Poultry Manure and Pig Manure on Cabbage Yield Around Kabale University. by Amanya, Pride

“…Poultry manure, with its higher nitrogen content, if not properly managed, poses risks of nitrogen runoff into nearby water bodies, leading to water pollution, algal blooms, and oxygen depletion, which can harm aquatic ecosystems. …”
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Investigating the Effect of Wood Charcoal Dust as Partial Replacement for Cement in Plain Concrete. by Akankunda, Lindah

“…However, the cement industry significantly depletes natural resources such as aggregates, consumes substantial energy, and contributes to environmental pollution. Utilizing by-products like Wood Charcoal Dust (WCD) and agricultural waste ashes offers a dual benefit: addressing disposal challenges and providing a sustainable alternative to cement in concrete production. …”
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Design and Construction of a Solar Installation System for a Reading Room at St. Johns Secondary School Ikumba. by Turyashemererwa, Norbet

“…Solar panel systems are cost-effective, pollution-free, and maintenance-free.…”
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An Assessment of the Impacts of Inadequate Housing on the Health of Urban Dwellers: A Case Study of Bweyale Town Council of Kiryandongo District by Malaki, Wanjala

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Spatial and temporal variations of faecal indicator bacteria in Lake Bunyonyi, South‑Western Uganda by Alex, Saturday, Thomas, J. Lyimo, John, Machiwa, Siajali, Pamba

“…Result The FIB concentration was consistently measured during sampling months and correlated with each other showing the presumed human faecal pollution in the lake. The highest concentration values for E. coli (64.7 ± 47.3 CFU/100 mL) and enterococci (24.6 ± 32.4 CFU/100 mL were obtained in the station close to the Mugyera trading centre. …”
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The high-resolution global shipping emission inventory by the Shipping Emission Inventory Model (SEIM) by W. Yi, X. Wang, T. He, H. Liu, Z. Luo, Z. Lv, K. He

“…Concerning the major air pollutants and greenhouse gases, global ships emitted <span class="inline-formula">847.2×10⁶</span> t of CO<span class="inline-formula">₂</span>, <span class="inline-formula">2.3×10⁶</span> t of SO<span class="inline-formula">₂</span>, <span class="inline-formula">16.1×10⁶</span> t of NO<span class="inline-formula">_<i>x</i></span>, 791.2 kt of CO, 737.3 kt of HC (hydrocarbon), 415.5 kt of primary PM<span class="inline-formula">_2.5</span>, 61.6 kt of BC (black carbon), 210.3 kt of CH<span class="inline-formula">₄</span>, and 45.1 kt of N<span class="inline-formula">₂</span>O in 2021, accounting for 3.2 % of SO<span class="inline-formula">₂</span>, 14.2 % of NO<span class="inline-formula">_<i>x</i></span>, and 2.3 % of CO<span class="inline-formula">₂</span> emissions from all global anthropogenic sources, based on the Community Emissions Data System (CEDS). …”
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A European aerosol phenomenology – 9: Light absorption properties of carbonaceous aerosol particles across surface Europe by Jordi Rovira, Marjan Savadkoohi, Gang I. Chen, Griša Močnik, Wenche Aas, Lucas Alados-Arboledas, Begoña Artiñano, Minna Aurela, John Backman, Sujai Banerji, David Beddows, Benjamin Brem, Benjamin Chazeau, Martine Collaud Coen, Cristina Colombi, Sebastien Conil, Francesca Costabile, Esther Coz, Joel F. de Brito, Kostas Eleftheriadis, Olivier Favez, Harald Flentje, Evelyn Freney, Asta Gregorič, Martin Gysel-Beer, Roy Harrison, Christoph Hueglin, Antti Hyvärinen, Matic Ivančič, Athina-Cerise Kalogridis, Hannes Keernik, Granakis Konstantinos, Paolo Laj, Eleni Liakakou, Chunshui Lin, Stefano Listrani, Krista Luoma, Marek Maasikmets, Hanna E. Manninen, Nicolas Marchand, Sebastiao Martins dos Santos, Saliou Mbengue, Nikos Mihalopoulos, Doina Nicolae, Jarkko V. Niemi, Michael Norman, Jurgita Ovadnevaite, Jean-Eudes Petit, Stephen Platt, André S.H. Prévôt, Manuel Pujadas, Jean-Philippe Putaud, Véronique Riffault, Martin Rigler, Matteo Rinaldi, Jaroslav Schwarz, Sanna Silvergren, Erik Teinemaa, Kimmo Teinilä, Hilkka Timonen, Gloria Titos, Anna Tobler, Jeni Vasilescu, Stergios Vratolis, Karl Espen Yttri, Eduardo Yubero, Naděžda Zíková, Andrés Alastuey, Tuukka Petäjä, Xavier Querol, Jesús Yus-Díez, Marco Pandolfi

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