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Key Points: March 12–15 saw the most intense severe weather outbreak of the year through March 31 after powerful storms brought baseball-sized hail and more than 20 tornadoes to portions of the Midwest, resulting in significant damage…

Highlights: Temperatures were above average over much of the globe, while parts of western North America, central Asia, and western Australia were cooler than average.  Northern Hemisphere snow cover extent and Antarctic sea ice extent…

The first section presents the key industrial activities within the devulcanization value chain. The second section provides an overview of the identified barriers and opportunities for all system functions within the Technological…

1. IntroductionThe interaction among species is a focal point in ecological research, often examined through neighborhood effects . These effects encapsulate the influences on tree growth and development stemming from their immediate…

The present study is the first to investigate a possible relationship between MPs and zooplankton in two distinct estuaries, the Douro estuary and the Lima estuary, and provide important field insights into the zooplankton ingestion of…

Error in Figure/TableIn the original publication , there was a mistake in Table 1. Descriptive statistics of the sample; Table 2. Test-retest reliability of IPAQ-SF, GPAQ, and EHIS-PAQ; Table 3. Concurrent validity of IPAQ-SF, GPAQ, and…

1. IntroductionIn grassland ecosystems, agriculture and urbanization are two main processes of anthropogenic disturbances . Both processes remove native vegetation and disrupt native fauna. However, new vegetation is also introduced,…

1. IntroductionIn recent decades, anthropic activity for productive purposes has driven the degradation and replacement of natural ecosystems, decreasing the quantity and quality of a range of ecosystem services (ES) that are essential…

1 Introduction According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), there are currently over 55 million people living with dementia (PwD) globally (World Health Organisation Dementia Key Facts, 2022). The sharp increase in dementia cases…

1 Introduction According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), there are currently over 55 million people living with dementia (PwD) globally (World Health Organisation Dementia Key Facts, 2022). The sharp increase in dementia cases…

Event Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqaiA2q7p6A IPI together with the Permanent Missions of Finland and The Kingdom of the Netherlands to the UN cohosted a policy forum on March 20th on the topic of “Specialized…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2790: Evaluation of the Suitability of Using Artificial Neural Networks in Assessing the Effectiveness of Greywater Heat Exchangers Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16072790 Authors: Mariusz Starzec…

1. IntroductionIn the pursuit of a sustainable future, the imperative to align human activities with the preservation of ecological integrity has become increasingly prominent . Sustainable development serves as a guiding principle,…

1. IntroductionUrothelial bladder cancer is the most frequent type of bladder cancer (BCa). BCa is frequently detected in older people and is closely related to smoking, but also to environmental factors and toxics . BCa is the fifth…

1. IntroductionHyperprolactinemia is a clinical condition frequently encountered in endocrine practice, characterized by elevated serum prolactin levels, often posing challenges in terms of differential diagnosis and management . While…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2630: Assessing the Level of Urban Sustainability in the Capital of Pakistan: A Social Analysis Applied through Multiple Linear Regression Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16072630 Authors: Asad Aziz…

1. IntroductionUrban forests, with their minimal spatial footprint, provide significant ecosystem services for urban residents and wildlife. These services include promoting health and social well-being, enhancing children’s cognitive…

Participants were asked to rank their preferred method of transportation and how frequently their commute to and from healthcare appointments was interrupted by EWE. Results are provided in Figure 1A and B, respectively. Across all…

1. IntroductionRegional competitiveness refers to the capacity of a specific geographic area to stimulate economic growth and enhance societal well-being through the efficient utilization of resources and the improvement of residents’…

1. IntroductionIn the dynamic landscape of the healthcare industry, where market demands, technological advancements, regulatory changes, and patient expectations constantly evolve, strategic planning and decision-making are pivotal for…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Submission received: 2 March 2024 / Revised: 10 March 2024 / Accepted: 15 March 2024 / Published: 20 March 2024 Abstract The solar…

1. IntroductionHepatitis A is caused by a nonenveloped, positive-sense, single-stranded RNA virus (HAV) with a 7.5 kb genome, represented by one serotype and seven genotypes . It is globally prevalent and remains the most common form of…

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 359: Assessing the Quality and Coverage of Maternal Postnatal Care in Bangladesh: A Comparative Analysis of Quality Postnatal Care among Home and Facility Births International Journal of Environmental Research and…

1. IntroductionAgri-food economics is increasingly turning to the analysis of the agri-food supply chain (AFSC) as the fulcrum for introducing sustainability-oriented innovations , on the basis that increased stakeholder engagement…

Hybrid Event Friday, March 8, 2024 from 10:00 – 11:30am The disruption of Russian gas supplies in 2022 sparked a profound reappraisal of supply and infrastructure dependencies beyond the EU-Russia energy relationship. In this new…

Hybrid Event Friday, March 8, 2024 from 10:00 – 11:30am The disruption of Russian gas supplies in 2022 sparked a profound reappraisal of supply and infrastructure dependencies beyond the EU-Russia energy relationship. In this new…

Hybrid Event Friday, March 8, 2024 from 10:00 – 11:30am The disruption of Russian gas supplies in 2022 sparked a profound reappraisal of supply and infrastructure dependencies beyond the EU-Russia energy relationship. In this new…

Hybrid Event Friday, March 8, 2024 from 10:00 – 11:30am The disruption of Russian gas supplies in 2022 sparked a profound reappraisal of supply and infrastructure dependencies beyond the EU-Russia energy relationship. In…

3.1. PhytoremediationFigure 2 depicts the contribution of each step to the studied impact categories. By analysing the phytoremediation + landfill disposal, it becomes evident that the cultivation and harvesting steps are the largest…

Travel reduction--Retrospective analysis and definition of KPIs;Greenhouse Gas Protocol, NHS Carbon Footprint Plus and UK Government;Google Maps, US EPA GHG conversion factors;Zip codes, Alteryx’s analytic platform (geospatial data), US…

Highlights: Temperatures were above average over much of the globe, but eastern Asia, much of Greenland, and parts of Antarctica were cooler than average.  There is a 45% chance that 2024 will be the warmest year in NOAA’s 175-year…

Figure 1. Designated monitoring stations for assessing water quality and phytoplankton at the three sequential weirs along the South Han River, Korea, from May 2019 to October 2020. The weirs are identified as Kangcheon Weir (KCW),…

1. IntroductionThe world is fundamentally changing in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, a transformation that began before and will continue after the pandemic. If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it is that supply chains must…

1. IntroductionThe concept of a circular bioeconomy (CBE) has gained significant attention as societies strive for sustainable and environmentally friendly economic models. A CBE emphasizes the use of renewable biological resources and…

1. IntroductionIntensive precipitation events and the resulting soil erosion and sediment transport are a global problem that leads to disruption of landscape processes and degradation of arable land and water resources . Although soil…

NLM Webinar: NLM and Support for Health Services Research: Assessing Current Needs and Planning for the Future. NLM Tech Bull. 2020 Jul-Aug;(435):b4. Since the early 1990s and the establishment of the National Information…

LCA was utilized to measure carbon emissions linked to animal husbandry. The system boundary comprised three stages: production, processing, and transportation. The main emphasis was placed on pigs, cattle, sheep, poultry, eggs, milk,…

1. IntroductionClimate change is anticipated to significantly amplify the hydrological cycle, thereby heightening the risks associated with floods and droughts in the foreseeable future . This phenomenon, driven by alterations in…

Key Points: The 2023–24 winter season ranked warmest on record for the contiguous U.S. with eight states across the Upper Midwest, Great Lakes and Northeast each observing their warmest winter on record.  The Smokehouse Creek wildfire…

1. IntroductionThe extraction of resources in mining areas poses significant challenges to sustainable environmental development and ecological equilibrium. Mining activities extensively remove the topsoil layer, causing damage to the…

What do children need most? The answer often depends on a person’s relationship with the child. When people think about children outside their family and close friends, they commonly make basic needs the priorities. Food, shelter…

1 Introduction Characteristics of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), such as insulin resistance, are known to lead to nerve cell damage and neuroinflammation (Strittmatter et al., 1993; Kamiyama et al., 2010; Iliff et al., 2012; Arnold et…

IntroductionThe population of Americans aged 65 and older is projected to almost double by 2060 (US Census Bureau, 2018). This demographic shift coincides with a consistent decline in muscle strength and mass as people age, a condition…

South African higher education faces many complex challenges rooted in the legacy of apartheid. They include the fact that many students are unprepared for or excluded from higher education. Quality education is not available to all.…

1.1. BackgroundGlobal warming, an alarming consequence of the greenhouse effect, stands as a profound threat to the delicate ecological balance of our planet and human societies. The release of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse…

1 IntroductionGlobal crop production has increased with the increase in mechanisation and the use of pesticides and fertilisers since the 1960s (Faostat, 2020). Mechanisation allows farmers to till the soil more easily to manage weeds…

1. IntroductionEscalating global temperatures and the heightened frequency and intensity of heat waves (HWs) have become prominent focal points in climate change research, with significant implications for health, energy, and ecological…

1. IntroductionRivers are the lifeblood of our planet, nurturing ecosystems, socioeconomic development, and civilizations . These life arteries are waterbodies and freshwater resources . They are also landscapes, ecosystems, and diverse…

Evidence suggests positive social-emotional learning (SEL) outcomes, but only for English-only students. SEL skills such as self-management, social awareness, and self-efficacy are drivers of student success. We found suggestive…

As noted earlier, TK is not the only early education or early care option available to four-year-olds in California: California has a mixed-delivery system for early learning and care. In the cohort of four-year-olds starting…