Synergistic Effect of Multi-field Force on Condensable Particulate Matter Properties and Behavior in Flue Gas: A Case Study in a Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Plant by Wenting Liu, Bowen Zhao, Qian Feng, Zhiyong Zhou, Jianyi Lu

“…In contrast, it had a less effective removal of NO3 − and Ca in CPM. …”
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EFFECT OF ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF UNIVERSITIES STRIKE ON THE PSYCHOSOCIAL WELLBEING OF UNDERGRADUATES IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA by Omozusi Mercy Omosefe, William Oluwaseyi Emmanuel, Joy Tinuade Adeyanju

“…They also disagreed that the ASUU strike had an effect on their mental status (average mean 2.32 and SD=1.02). …”
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Internal Control Systems and Financial Performance of Local Governments in Uganda: A Case of Kabale District Local Government. by Atuheire, Godwin

“…The main conclusion drawn from this research was that risk assessment, control environment, and monitoring activities had a significant effect on the financial performance of Kabale District Local Government. …”
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Seroprevalence of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 IgG in Juba, South Sudan, 20201 by Andrew, Baguma, Juma John, Hassen, Sheila, K. Baya, Joseph, F. Wamala

“…We found 22.3% of participants had severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARSCoV-2) receptor binding domain IgG titers above prepandemic levels. …”
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In pursuit of the millennium: Judeans and their land by M. Cromhout

“…The article also illustrates that the concept “land” had been the central focus of eschatological expectations as witnessed by the investigation of the relevant documents. …”
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Engineered CAF-cancer cell hybrid membrane biomimetic dual-targeted integrated platform for multi-dimensional treatment of ovarian cancer by Yuwei Yao, Jiarui Zhang, Kexin Huang, Yingying Peng, Shuangshuang Cheng, Shuangge Liu, Ting Zhou, Jinhua Chen, Haojia Li, Yingchao Zhao, Hongbo Wang

“…Result We constructed PH20-overexpressing cancer-associated fibroblast (CAF)-cancer hybrid-cell membrane vesicles (PH20/CCM) for the dual-targeted delivery of carboplatin (CBP) and siRNA targeting p65 (sip65) loaded on the poly (dimethyl diallyl ammonium chloride) (PDDA)-modified MXene (PMXene), named PMXene@CBP-sip65 (PMCS). …”
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Using a Micro Sampler on a Drone to Extract Organic Vapors—A Case Study of Monitoring Industrial Pollution by Wen-Hsi Cheng, Chung-Shin Yuan

“…The total weight of sampling device, including a NTS, a telescoping shaft, a Li-battery, a mini-air pump and the ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) loading frame, was less than 200 g. The mainly emitted compounds, including aromatic hydrocarbons (toluene of 1,450 ± 650 ppb, ethylbenzene of 34 ± 12 ppb and xylenes of 51 ± 25 ppb), formaldehyde (50 ± 12 ppb), alkanes (propane of 30 ± 10 ppb), triacetin (7,620 ± 1600 ppb) and terephthalic acid (20 ± 5 ppb) were collected and then identified by the off-line gas chromatography (GC)-mass spectroscopy (MS) system in the laboratory. …”
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Estimating the Torsional Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Beams Using ANFIS Models by Zhao Wenwu, Zeng Shaowu, Gong Guilin, Li Qiangqiang, Li Kexing

“…Designing or appraising framed concrete buildings exposed to high eccentric loads requires precise reinforced concrete (𝑅𝐶) torsional strength estimates. …”
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Seasonal Variability of PM10 Chemical Composition Including 1,3,5-triphenylbenzene, Marker of Plastic Combustion and Toxicity in Wadowice, South Poland by Przemysław Furman, Katarzyna Styszko, Alicja Skiba, Damian Zięba, Mirosław Zimnoch, Magdalena Kistler, Anne Kasper-Giebl, Stefania Gilardoni

“…Authors proved that other sources besides plastic burning, including road transport, residential heating, residential combustion, industrial emissions, affect the air quality in South Poland. …”
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Impact and integration of electric vehicles on renewable energy based microgrid: Frequency profile improvement by a-SCA optimized FO-Fuzzy PSS approach by Prakash Chandra Sahu

“…The performance especially frequency of an islanded AC microgrid is also affected seriously under the actions of different uncertainties like load dynamics, wind fluctuation in wind plant, solar intensity variation of PV plant etc. …”
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Perceived urban environment elements associated with momentary and long-term well-being: An experience sampling method approach by Yu-Ru Chen, Atsushi Nakagomi, Masamichi Hanazato, Noriyuki Abe, Kazushige Ide, Katsunori Kondo

“…MWB was associated with various built environments, emphasizing the need for places like parks and cafés that promote a positive mood, and well-designed transportation and roads. These elements are important for developing urban areas that meet the physical requirements of residents while supporting their emotional and psychological well-being.…”
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Text leads, images and videos follow: the impact of processing paths and input modalities on metaphorical competence in Chinese foreign language learners by Siyun Li, Yang Zhao

“…MCC increased with time, whereas MPC decreased.DiscussionThis research confirms the applicability of Depth-of-processing Theory, Cognitive Load Theory, and spaced learning strategies in enhancing metaphorical competence through different processing paths and input modalities, thereby expanding their relevance in the domain of CFL acquisition.…”
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Effect of the overhead height and tilt angle on comprehensive performance of photovoltaic roof based on simulation and experimental methods by Wenheng Zheng, Huihui He, Fuyu Qin, Yuncheng Lan, Yingde Yin

“…The results indicate that adjusting the overhead height slightly affects the daily cooling load difference between conventional and photovoltaic roofs, with negligible impact on overall energy-saving efficiency (less than 0.2 %). …”
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Nucleoside analogues in treatment of liver cirrhosis as an outcome of chronic hepatitis B by I. G. Bakulin

“…Entecavir has higher (in comparison to lamivudine) efficacy in relation of supression of HBV virus replication and achievement of non-detectable level of viral load. The biochemical response in the group of cirrhotic patients at entecavir application is obtained at 63% НВеAg-positive and at 78% of НВеAg-negative patients. …”
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Ichthyoarchaeological perspectives on roles of fish and red meat during Indus Civilization in Gujarat, India by G. S. Abhayan, Pramod P. Joglekar, Pramod P. Joglekar, P. Ajithprasad, S. V. Rajesh, Pankaj Goyal, Brad Chase, Jeevan Kharakwal, Prabodh Shirvalkar

“…Analysis of fishbone assemblages from Indus sites such as Bagasra, Kanmer, Shikarpur, Kotada Bhadli, and Navinal in Gujarat has identified 24 fish species from 14 families. …”
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Design and optimization of distributed energy management system based on edge computing and machine learning by Nan Feng, Conglin Ran

“…The contribution of this research lies in the combination of edge computing and machine learning technology to achieve real-time optimal control of the distributed energy system, reduce the system’s computing load and delay, and improve the accuracy and flexibility of energy management through data-driven methods. …”
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Cerro Masatrigo (Badajoz) by Hugo Marín Sánchez

“…Its conical shape stands out, well known because it is surrounded by the EX-322 road that, at the exit of the bridge, forks into two branches that surround this hill. …”
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Enhancing the interlaminar adhesion of carbon fiber composites via carbon nanotube sheets by Ning Bian, Yao Ren, Ashutosh Shrivastava, Zhong Wang, Duck J. Yang, Samit Roy, Ray Baughman, Hongbing Lu

“…The inserted CNT sheets also provide electrical conductivity in the composites even at a low CNT loading below the electrical percolation threshold established for CNT-filled composites. …”
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Assessment and enhancement of transfer capability for large-scale renewable generation base transmitted by voltage source converter based high voltage direct current system by Shiyuan Chen, Shunjiang Lin, Yuerong Yang, Kaiyun Jiang, Mingbo Liu

“…The model accounts for the increased transmission capacity of high-voltage direct current lines with load growth, varying voltage-reactive power control characteristics of renewable energy stations, and the switching of control modes when renewable energy stations reach their reactive power output limits. …”
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Assessment of post-harvest fish losses at the fishers’ level in Lake Tana, Ethiopia by Solomon Birie, Minwyelet Mingist, Mulugeta Kibret

“…Data were collected through direct field observation, questionnaire-based loss assessment, and load-tracking methods. Assessment results revealed that fishers incur three types of losses, namely: physical, quality, and market forces, at different points in the value chain. …”
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