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Engineering, Environmental
Denis Dobrynin, Natalya Yakusheva Jarlebring, Irmeli Mustalahti, Metodi Sotirov, Elena Kulikova, Eugene Lopatin
Summary: This article examines the roles of non-state actors in addressing forest resource depletion and primary forest loss in Russia, analyzing two key forest discourses and their relation to global discourses.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Qian He, Hong He
Summary: Cloud computing is gaining more importance due to the growth of technologies and user needs in the field of information technology, but its open structure also makes it more vulnerable to security threats.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marcello Biocca, Pietro Gallo, Giulio Sperandio
Summary: This study investigates the potential of residual wood biomass from urban forestry for short-range energy sources. The research analyzes various variables related to felling and pruning operations, and estimates the quantity of residual wood biomass obtainable in Rome's urban forestry maintenance. The findings contribute to enhancing tree maintenance sustainability and improving energy utilization.
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Environmental Sciences
Jasmine M. Williams, Sean C. Thomas
Summary: The unique properties of biochar make it suitable for revegetating and decontaminating historic, barren, and chemically complex mine tailings. The study conducted a field trial in Northern Ontario, Canada to evaluate tree and substrate responses to high-carbon wood ash biochar dosages. The findings indicate that high-carbon wood ash biochar can be effectively used in metal mine restoration at low to moderate dosages.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Calogero Cassaro, Giovanni Virruso, Andrea Culcasi, Andrea Cipollina, Alessandro Tamburini, Giorgio Micale
Summary: This study tested an EDBM pilot plant and found that different process configurations affect the performance of EDBM, guiding the selection of the most suitable configuration and facilitating the implementation of this technology at an industrial scale.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
You-Shyang Chen, Chien-Ku Lin, Yu-Sheng Lin, Su-Fen Chen, Huei-Hua Tsao
Summary: This study constructs mixed classification prediction models using data mining techniques and conducts data analysis on the insurance client database. The study finds the best classifier, optimal mixed classification model, important influencing factors, and builds a knowledge base of decision rules. The findings have significant implications for the development of the insurance industry.
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Engineering, Manufacturing
R. Sankaranarayanan, N. Rajesh Jesudoss Hynes, J. Senthil Kumar, J. Angela Jennifa Sujana
Summary: The use of Citrullus lanatus extract as a bio-cutting fluid significantly reduces temperature rise during machining operations. Machine learning algorithms show that random forest regression provides better prediction accuracy of 99.8% compared to other approaches. Decision tree modeling systematically handles process parameters and predicts the impact of Citrullus lanatus extract on decreasing temperature at the machine-tool interface.
JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
(2021)
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Forestry
Bradley D. Pinno, Barb R. Thomas, Victor J. Lieffers
Summary: The industrial wood supply from public lands in Alberta is at risk due to natural disturbances, but the best way to increase wood supply sustainably is by growing more wood. Tree improvement and intensive silviculture programs are crucial for achieving wood supply goals by increasing timber productivity on the best sites.
FORESTRY CHRONICLE
(2021)
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Thermodynamics
Piyarath Saosee, Boonrod Sajjakulnukit, Shabbir H. Gheewala
Summary: This study examines the cost-effectiveness of wood pellets as a renewable energy source for heat and power generation, compared to fossil fuels. The findings suggest that when external costs are included, wood pellets are cheaper than lignite and fuel oil. The study also provides recommendations for reducing the external costs of wood pellet production.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT-X
(2022)
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Agronomy
Sarah Eissler, David Ader, Sovanneary Huot, Stuart Brown, Ricky Bates, Thomas Gill
Summary: This study evaluates the potential of neglected and underutilized species (NUS) in fringe areas around rural homesteads as a sustainable intensification (SI) strategy. Results show that wild gardening is an important component of rural livelihoods in northeast Cambodia but a lack of knowledge on its strategic benefits inhibits its maximum potential. Wild gardening addresses multiple SI domains simultaneously and demonstrates promising potential for improving rural livelihoods in Cambodia.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE FOOD SYSTEMS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Li Li, Xiao Lyu, Anlu Zhang, Shandong Niu, Wenlong Peng
Summary: This study integrates self-efficacy theory into the design of an index framework for evaluating sustainable intensification of cultivated land use (SICLU). It identifies four key dimensions of SICLU and highlights the significant influence of farmers' understanding of fertilizer and pesticide application on their willingness to engage in large-scale operations (LSO). Additionally, it finds that grain market turnover is the most influential factor in promoting LSO.
CHINESE GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCE
(2023)