Analysis of the anthropogenic effect on the Silencio River in Salvador Escalante, Michoacán, México by Mario Alberto Pérez-Méndez, Guadalupe Selene Fraga-Cruz, Gustavo Álvarez-Gómez, Fabricio Nápoles-Rivera, Gladys Jiménez-García, Rafael Maya-Yescas

“…Organic and inorganic contaminants evolved from various sources cause the degradation of water quality. The pollution of aquatic bodies, such as rivers and lakes, is one of the main problems in the world. …”
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Sol–gel synthesis of TiO2 doped with chromium: photocatalytic degradation of tartrazine by Ana E. Cardozo, Elsa M. Farfán Torres, Graciela V. Morales, Edgardo L. Sham

“… Photocatalysis is an advanced oxidation method that allows the removal of aqueous pollutants of different origins. However, its application on an industrial scale is limited due to the requirement of excitation sources in UV frequency. …”
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Chlorophyll performances as an indicator of compost quality: Effectiveness of liquid humic substances and compost tea by Bouchra El Hayany, Khaoula En-Nejmy, Ghizlen El Mezouari El Glaoui, Mohamed Hafidi, Loubna El Fels

“…Furthermore, the chlorophyll performance, as a good indicator to determine plant stress and soil pollution, confirmed the maturity and the good quality of the final compost.Conclusion: Compost tea and humic substances treatments approved their bioactive properties and beneficial effects on plant growth and their physiological properties.…”
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Modulating the coordination environment of cobalt porphyrins for enhanced electrochemical nitrite reduction to ammonia by Jingwei Han, Hai Sun, Fengkun Tian, Wenwen Zhang, Zonghang Zhang, Ping She, Jun‐Sheng Qin, Heng Rao

“…Abstract Electrocatalytic reduction of nitrate pollutants to produce ammonia offers an effective approach to realizing the artificial nitrogen cycle and replacing the energy‐intensive Haber‐Bosch process. …”
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Recent Developments in Heavy Metals Detection: Modified Electrodes, Pretreatment Methods, Prediction Models and Algorithms by Yujie Shi, Shijie Zhang, Hang Zhou, Yue Dong, Gang Liu, Wenshuai Ye, Renjie He, Guo Zhao

“…Heavy metal pollution has become an increasingly serious environmental issue, making the detection of heavy metals essential for safeguarding public health and the environment. …”
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Utilizing GIS, remote sensing, and AHP-multi-criteria decision analysis for optimal landfill site selection in Kenitra Province, Morocco: a step towards sustainable development goa... by Adil Moumane, Jamal Al Karkouri, Mouhcine Batchi

“…Establishing these sites as centralized landfills for multiple municipalities aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3, 6, 14, 15, and 17, promoting public health, preventing water pollution, protecting ecosystems, and fostering partnerships for sustainable waste management. …”
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Effect of Double Masking with Silk or Cotton Over-masks on the Source Control Capabilities of a Surgical Mask by Adam F. Parlin, Mikhail Yermakov, Samuel M. Stratton, Susan R. Reutman, Theresa M. Culley, Patrick A. Guerra, Sergey A. Grinshpun

“…Not only can double masking reduce viral or bacterial transmission, but it can also promote surgical mask longevity, thereby reducing global waste and pollution associated with the use of disposable surgical masks. …”
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Striking the Balance: Evaluating Content Quality and Reward Dynamics in Blockchain Online Social Media by Davide Mancino, Barbara Guidi, Andrea Michienzi, Marco Viviani

“…Various forms of decentralized solutions for social media development have been proposed in the last years to address some of the open problems of centralized ones, which include security issues, micro-targeting, opinion polarization, and various forms of information pollution. Regarding the latter issue in particular, some decentralized social media have implemented reward systems based on the blockchain technology with the stated purpose of incentivizing users to generate quality content, which can be seen as a simple mechanism of bottom-up content moderation in decentralized environments. …”
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Adoption of Electric Vehicles and Forecasting Air Emissions in the Metropolitan Area of Mexico City by 2050 by Rodolfo Sosa Echeverría, Graciela Velasco Herrera, Pablo Sánchez Álvarez, Elías Granados Hernández, Gilberto Fuentes García, Victor Manuel Velasco Herrera, Rogelio González Oropeza, William Vicente Rodríguez, Jaime Gandarilla Ibarra, Rodrigo Rivera Rivera

“…Emissions from industrail factories and internal combustion vehicles are the main sources of pollutants. We have evaluated different transition trends from internal combustion engine vehicles as bus, truck and van, and motorcycle to electric vehicles through 2050. …”
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Design and Profit Allocation in Two-Echelon Heterogeneous Cooperative Logistics Network Optimization by Yong Wang, Yingying Yuan, Kevin Assogba, Ke Gong, Haizhong Wang, Maozeng Xu, Yinhai Wang

“…Consequences like the complexity of urban transportation networks and long distance deliveries or pickups and pollution are leading problems to more expenses and more complaints from environment protection organizations. …”
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Integrating human biomonitoring exposure data into a primary care morbidity database: a feasibility study by Pieter Jansen, Elly Den Hond, Katleen De Brouwere, Endale Alemayehu Ali, Hamid Yimam Hassen, Ilona Gabaret, Gijs Van Pottelbergh

“…Abstract Background The detection of a local per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollution hotspot in Zwijndrecht (Belgium) necessitated immediate action to address health concerns of the local community. …”
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Geopolitical Concerns Arising From Mining Activities in Some Parts of Nigeria and Cameroon by Rifkatu Nghargbu, K'tso Nghargbu, Shekwonyadu Iyakwari

“…The concerns range from negative impacts of mining such as pollution-induced health problems as a result of contaminated water and land, destruction of aquatic creatures, mining pits as death traps, as well as destruction of farm lands. …”
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Synthetic Hydrogel Dilutes <i>Serratia plymuthica</i> Growth— Promoting Effect on <i>Brassica napus</i> L. Under Drought Conditions by Grażyna B. Dąbrowska, Daniel Krauklis, Milena Kulasek, Magdalena Nocny, Marcel Antoszewski, Agnieszka Mierek-Adamska, Beata Kaliska

“…New eco-friendly alternatives to chemical protection agents and fertilisers are needed to reduce pollution and enhance plant health. This study evaluated the effects of the plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and the hydrogel (potassium polyacrylate) on <i>Brassica napus</i> L. during drought conditions. …”
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The Model of the Optimal Number of Public Transport Vehicles in Mixed Traffic Flow Conditions: A Case Study by Milja M. Simeunović, Vuk Z. Bogdanović, Milan M. Simeunović, Pavle M. Pitka, Zoran M. Papić, Dane M. Drašković

“…The use of a larger number of public transport vehicles increases the fuel consumption, pollutants’ emission, and the operating costs. In this paper, a network optimization model was developed for defining the influence of the change of traffic flow parameters in a mixed traffic flow on travel time of PT vehicles. …”
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Exploring Traditional Knowledge and Potential Uses of Local Freshwater Algae and Aquatic Plants in Thai Wetland Communities by Pasin Norkum Ai, Angkhana Inta, Sarana Rose Sommano, Kittiya Phinyo, Kritsana Duangjan, Tibet Tangpao

“…However, these wetlands faced mounting threats from pollution, habitat loss, and climate change, jeopardising their ecological health and biodiversity. …”
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Development of an Efficient and Generalized MTSCAM Model to Predict Liquid Chromatography Retention Times of Organic Compounds by Mengdie Fan, Chenhui Sang, Hua Li, Yue Wei, Bin Zhang, Yang Xing, Jing Zhang, Jie Yin, Wei An, Bing Shao

“…This study provides a scientific basis for high throughput and rapid prediction of unknown pollutants, data mining, nontargeted screening, etc.…”
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Advancing sustainable healthcare through multidisciplinary stroke team rehabilitation by Hanna C. Persson, Hanna C. Persson, Malin Reinholdsson, Malin Reinholdsson, Elvira Lange, Elvira Lange, Elvira Lange, Stefi Barna, Annie Palstam, Annie Palstam, Annie Palstam, Annie Palstam

“…Climate change and air pollution are significant risk factors for stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. …”
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Chronological development of environmental protection and sustainable development in Ethiopia: Systematic review by Tsegay Kahsay Gebrekidan, Muuz Gebretsadik Gebremariam, Meaza Kidane Teferi, Selama Gebreslassie Yebyo

“…Despite these advancements, Ethiopia faces numerous environmental challenges, including land degradation, climate change, deforestation, pollution, and inadequate implementation of environmental policies. …”
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Determination of Organophosphorus Esters in Fall Protection Equipment by Accelerated Solvent Extraction and Solid-Phase Extraction Coupled with LC-MS/MS Detection by Haihong Li, Mingli Ye, Fangfang Wu, Xuyang Zhao, Lifeng Wang, Yili Wei, Shengyi Xie, Hairong Cui

“…Safety ropes displayed a higher concentration of OPEs than ones in safety helmets, with the pollutants being mainly triphenyl phosphate, 2-ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate (EHDPP), tri(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate, and tri-n-butyl phosphate in the range of 11.07 ng/g‒815.53 ng/g. …”
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Short-term solar irradiance forecasting using deep learning models by Syed Saad Ahmed, Chang Wei Bin, Nisar Humaira, Riaz Hannan Naseem, Yeap Kim Ho, Zaber Nursaida Mohamad

“…Traditional energy sources such as coal, oil, and gas are not only quickly depleting but have also contributed to global pollution. As a result, the demand for renewable energy for power generation has increased tremendously. …”
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