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Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc, Blaž Stres, Mirica Karlovits, Igor Karlovits, Petra Jerič, Ondrej Panák, Anja Verbič, Blaž Likozar, Uroš Novak   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhancing Oncological Care for India's Aging Population: Addressing the Complex Needs of Older Adults With Cancer

Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.
Aging‐associated physiological and molecular alterations pose significant challenges in cancer management among India's elderly. Limited geriatric oncology expertise, financial constraints, and inadequate specialized care exacerbate disparities. Strategic expansion of insurance coverage, integration of palliative care, and infrastructural advancements ...
Nihanthy D. Sreenath, Mathigatta Shivarudraiah S, Rajath Govind, Kaushik M R   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Life cycle assessment and sustainable development of mineral fertilizers production [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences
Using the life cycle assessment methodology, this article analyzes the potential for developing a responsible production process for mineral fertilizers.
Meshalkin Valeriy, Malyavin Andrey, Kostyleva Vera, Ivanova Victoria, Burvikova Juliana   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Transport poverty risk – A composite spatial index to support policy design and investment targeting as part of a just climate transition

Environmental and Sustainability Indicators, 2023
This paper focuses upon private road transport travel and adopts the concept of Transport Poverty Risk (TPR) as a catch-all for the impacts that may result from changes in transport costs, access to transport services, and related transport policy ...
J.A. Kelly, L. Kelleher, Y. Guo, C. Deegan, A. Patil   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Tracking Motor Progression and Device‐Aided Therapy Eligibility in Parkinson's Disease

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To characterise the progression of motor symptoms and identify eligibility for device‐aided therapies in Parkinson's disease, using both the 5‐2‐1 criteria and a refined clinical definition, while examining differences across genetic subgroups.
David Ledingham, Sahana Sathyanarayana, Charlotte B. Stewart, Robyn Iredale, Victoria Foster, Debra Galley, Mark Baker, Nicola Pavese   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Prevalence Projection in 2040: A Less Rare Disease

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To project ALS prevalence across multiple countries through 2040, accounting for both population aging and increased survival. Methods Data from the Piemonte and Valle d'Aosta ALS register (PARALS) was used to estimate the trends in incidence and prevalence from 2005 to 2019. Survival trends over this period were also assessed.
Rosario Vasta, Stefano Callegaro, Antonio Canosa, Umberto Manera, Maurizio Grassano, Francesca Palumbo, Sara Cabras, Enrico Matteoni, Francesca Di Pede, Filippo De Mattei, Salvatore Tafaro, Neil M. Thakur, Ryan Grosenick, Fabiola De Marchi, Letizia Mazzini, Cristina Moglia, Andrea Calvo, Kuldip D. Dave, Adriano Chiò   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

Environmental impact assessment of maize cultivation system considering different irrigation methods

Journal of Agricultural Engineering
Maize is a key crop for the livestock sector being able to produce different fodder. Among these, ear maize silage is widely used as an energy source in the diets of pigs, dairy cows and fattening cattle.
Filippo Vigo, Michele Zoli, Daniela Lovarelli, Jacopo Bacenetti   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Feasibility and Tolerability of Performing Portable MRI for Neurological Disorders in an Outpatient Neurology Clinic: A Prospective Cohort

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Accessing brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be challenging, especially for underserved patients, which may lead to disparities in neurological diagnosis. Method This mixed‐methods study enrolled adults with one of four neurological disorders: mild cognitive impairment or dementia of the Alzheimer type, multiple sclerosis ...
Maya L. Mastick, Nomin Enkhtsetseg, Joseph Sadok, Matheus Mochetti, Annabel Sorby Adams, Jennifer Guo, Cristina Trapaga Hacker, Isabella Gomez Hjerthen, Seungwon Lee, Siddharth Satish, Andrew S. Ham, Justin Hill, Denis Balaban, Kevin Kyle, Rebecca L. Gillani, Marcelo Matiello, Aleksandar Videnovic, Eric C. Klawiter, W. Taylor Kimberly, Farrah J. Mateen   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

Large differences between UK black carbon emission factors

Carbon Balance and Management
Introduction Black carbon (BC) is a pollutant that illustrates strong links between climate warming and adverse health effects from air pollution. No standardised measurement technique for BC emissions has been implemented, making emissions and estimates
Adam Brighty, Iain Staffell, Helen ApSimon   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Modelling Policy Pathways to Maximise Renewable Energy Growth and Investment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Using OSeMOSYS (Open Source Energy Modelling System)

Energies
This study sought to generate, evaluate, and recommend possible national policies for the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to implement to most effectively boost growth and investment in renewable energy technologies (RETs ...
Jacob Dalder, Gbemi Oluleye, Carla Cannone, Rudolf Yeganyan, Naomi Tan, Mark Howells   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source