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Research on the Impact of Market-Based Environmental Regulation Policies on Ecological Pressure: Evidence from China’s Carbon Emissions Trading Pilot
Authors: Wang Yu , Meng Dejing , Li Linna , Wang Ying
Published: February 2025

In the process of China’s path to modernization, the concept of harmonious coexistence between man and nature has become increasingly prominent. In the dual context of the development of human society and the improvement of ecological wellbeing, how to reasonably exert environmental regulation policies to actively address the problem of ecological overload has become an important challenge that we need to face urgently. Therefore, based on the panel data of 30 provinces in China from 2005 to 2021, this paper uses the three-dimensional ecological footprint model to evaluate the degree of interference of human activities on the ecological level and selects the difference-in-differences model to examine the impact of external policy shocks, namely, a carbon emissions trading pilot (CETP) policy, on ecological pressure and its transmission mechanism. The results show that moderate government intervention, unified market regulation, and positive industrial response jointly enhance the mitigation effect of CETP on ecological pressure. In areas with strong environmental regulation and a high level of green credit, the incentive effect of the carbon trading mechanism is more significant. In the context of the transformation from industrial civilization to ecological civilization, the findings provide practical guidance and paths for how regions and enterprises can effectively respond to CETP and how governments, markets, and industries can jointly reduce the ecological pressure on the environment.
How Does the Ecological and Environmental Damage Compensation System Affect Industrial Wastewater Discharge in China?
Authors: Huang Shih-Ting , Zhang Yuqi , Yi Tianjiao , Zhang Li
Published: February 2025

Scientific evidence shows that human population and economic activity are nearing or exceeding the limits of global environmental systems. In response, many countries, including China, have introduced regulations to mitigate this pressure. China’s Ecological and Environmental Damage Compensation System (EDCS), launched in 2015, emphasizes valuing ecological functions and flexible compensation. This study analyzes the EDCS’s impact on industrial wastewater discharge using prefecture-level data (2012–2021) and a time-varying difference-in-differences (DID) method. The results show that EDCS significantly reduces industrial wastewater discharge, particularly in small cities, lightly polluted areas, and Central China. However, increased public spending on science and technology and extended drainage infrastructure weaken this effect. Further analysis shows that the EDCS enhances centralized sewage treatment rates, contributing to better control of water pollution. This study highlights the system’s effectiveness in water pollution management and emphasizes the importance of internalizing the value of ecological functions in policy design. It urges policymakers to enhance the system’s implementation efficiency, introduce tax incentives to promote green investment, and leverage market mechanisms to ensure long-term environmental sustainability.
Identification and Correlation of Noise Hotspots in Metro Underground with Physical Track Characteristics for Sustainable Transport Planning
Authors: Bin Khairul Anuar Mohamad Ali Ridho , Muniasamy Nishanth , Huang Junhui , Kaewunruen Sakdirat
Published: February 2025

Millions of commuters depend on the London Underground as their primary mode of transportation in the city. Despite its historical significance, the metro’s aging infrastructure contributes to persistent noise pollution. Noise pollution undermines environmental and societal value, which are key pillars of sustainability. This study focuses on the identification and analysis of track noises present on the Northern Line of the London Underground between Camden Town and South Wimbledon. Robust data collection involves onboard noise recordings during multiple train journeys using the MOTIV mobile application. The noise data are meticulously analysed using Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) to break down complex noise recordings into constituent frequencies, allowing for accurate quantification of noise levels. Noise hotspots are graphically represented to highlight areas with disproportionately high noise levels. Correlation analysis of track geometry and noise levels reveals that tighter curves and larger cant heights often coincide with increased noise levels, with a horizontal radius of 353 m and a cant of 79 mm linked to the highest impact noise recorded at 95.98 dB. The findings offer actionable insights for targeted noise mitigation and track maintenance, emphasizing the importance of optimizing track design to reduce noise pollution and support sustainable transport infrastructure.
The Influence Mechanism of Food Packaging Factors on Consumers’ Intentions Regarding Waste Sorting Behavior in China
Authors: Mu Juncheng , Zhou Linglin , Yang Chun
Published: February 2025

Food packaging directly influences consumers’ behavioral tendencies when implementing waste sorting. This study conducted a survey in China, establishing antecedent variables—consumers’ expectations and perceived quality of food packaging—mediating variables—consumer satisfaction and perceived value—and moderating variables—reward mechanisms, to explore the impact mechanisms of these variables on waste sorting behavioral tendencies. The findings indicate: (1) Consumer expectations not only directly influence perceived quality and perceived value but also further affect consumer satisfaction. High expectations lead to increased satisfaction and value recognition, promoting positive intentions for garbage sorting behavior; (2) perceived quality significantly impacts perceived value, but its direct influence on consumer satisfaction is not significant. This suggests that the relationship between perceived quality and satisfaction varies across different product categories; (3) the reward mechanism, as a moderating variable, can enhance consumers’ expectations and perceived quality, but it does not have a notable direct effect on perceived value and satisfaction. This implies that the reward mechanism primarily influences consumer behavior intentions indirectly by enhancing expectations and quality recognition. This study innovatively introduces the reward mechanism as a moderating variable and constructs a research framework on how food security affects consumers’ garbage sorting behavior. This framework can guide food packaging design and thereby enhance consumer adherence to garbage sorting norms. The research findings provide guidance for the practice of food packaging design, enhancing consumer awareness of waste sorting behaviors through improved food packaging, thereby addressing the issues of food packaging pollution and renewable resource waste in China.
Spatiotemporal Evolution and Driving Mechanisms of Land Use in Regions with Frequent Human–Land Interactions: A Case Study in the Dongting Lake Area
Authors: Gao Xiang , Xie Yonghong , Zou Yeai , Li Feng , Deng Zhengmiao , Geng Mingming , Zhang Pingyang
Published: February 2025

Irrational land use has triggered many serious ecological problems worldwide, especially in regions where human–land conflicts are prominent. However, the driving mechanisms at different spatiotemporal scales vary and have not been addressed in detail. This study explored the variations of land use and landscape patterns from 1990 to 2020 in the Dongting Lake Ecological Economic Zone (DLEEZ) by land-use transfer matrix, landscape pattern indices methods, etc. We also combined the geographical detector and geographically and temporally weighted regression (GTWR) methods to analyze the spatiotemporal changes in driving forces of land-use changes. The results indicated that forest land, cropland, and wetland were the predominant land-use types, accounting for nearly 90% of the total. Cropland decreased by a total of 1787.55 km2 during the 30-year period, and land-use changes mainly involved the conversion of cropland to other land-use types. The overall fragmentation of the regional landscape increased, with the fragmentation of forest land and cropland increasing. Land-use changes were mainly influenced by human activities like socio-economic and policy factors. Notably, the development of agriculture and aquaculture poses a threat to the maintenance of the area of wetland in the DLEEZ. This study provides a reliable scientific basis for mitigating land-use conflicts and rationally planning land use to formulate a sustainable development strategy for land resources in the DLEEZ.
An Assessment of the Microbiological, Biochemical, and Physicochemical Properties of the Soil Around an Illegal Landfill Site in Central Poland, Central Europe
Authors: Zych Weronika , Wyszkowska Jadwiga , Baćmaga Małgorzata
Published: February 2025

Illegal landfills should be continuously monitored to avoid such risks and become part of an environmental risk management strategy. The aim of this study was therefore to assess the impact of an illegal landfill on the microbiological, biochemical, and physicochemical status of the soil as a function of land use and the distance of soil c ollection around the landfill. The study area from which the soil samples were taken was an illegal landfill in central Poland (Central Europe). The impact of the illegal landfill on the condition of the soil was assessed on the basis of the microbiological and biochemical indicators and the physicochemical properties of the soil. It was found that the illegal landfill significantly affects the soil environment, which was confirmed by the values of microbiological, biochemical, and physicochemical soil properties. The factors that affected the soil properties were the type of land use and the distance of the soil samples from the landfill, which significantly affected the microbiological and biochemical properties of the soil. Microbiological, biochemical, and physicochemical indicators of the soil in the vicinity of an illegal landfill can be very useful in predicting risks to the environment and human health. The studies presented can be used for planning sustainable waste management.
Digital Nomads, the New Frontier of Work in the Digital Age: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Başaran Altan
Published: February 2025

Digital nomadism is more than just a tourism idea. It represents a new working paradigm in which digital trends are transforming relationships between employers, work, and employees. Our study focuses on digital nomadism and the platforms that enable remote work relationships, which are the result of digitalization. The present study seeks to identify the current research trends and to rationalize future research opportunities in regards to digital nomads. To this end, a bibliometric analysis of available literature from the Scopus and Web of Science databases between 2006 and 2024 will be conducted. The study uses RStudio version 2024.12.0 Build 467 and Biblioshiny as tools to perform the bibliometric analysis of the extracted data. The research findings indicate that the publication of articles demonstrated an annual growth rate of 26.31% between 2006 and 2024. The average number of citations per document is 11.19. The UK, Portugal, Spain, and the USA are the most prominent contributors to digital nomad literature. Even though the conceptual discussions of this phenomenon are carried out in different disciplines, bibliometric analysis is used in our study to observe the areas in which the subject attracts attention in the academic literature and to predict the trends for the future.
Optimization of Bio-Brick Composition Using Agricultural Waste: Mechanical Properties and Sustainable Applications
Authors: Jaramillo Haidee Yulady , Vasco-Echeverri Oscar , López-Barrios Rafael , García-León Ricardo Andrés
Published: February 2025

The construction industry is a major contributor to environmental pollution, with cement production only accounting for nearly 8% of global CO2 emissions. Sustainable alternatives, such as bio-bricks incorporating agricultural waste, offer a promising solution to reduce emissions. This study investigates the development and optimization of bio-bricks using lignin as reinforcement in cementitious composites. A mixture design approach was applied to determine optimal proportions of cement, lignin, and bovine excreta, enhancing mechanical properties such as compressive and flexural strength while promoting sustainability. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was used to model the effects of mixture components, revealing that a blend of 959 g of cement, 224 g of lignin, and 314 g of bovine excreta resulted in the best performance. Compressive strength reached ~1.7 MPa, demonstrating the composition viability for eco-friendly construction. The study highlights the bio-brick’s potential to mitigate the environmental impact by reducing reliance on traditional cement while integrating renewable materials.
Current Perspectives on Responsible Digitalization: A Bibliometric Review of the Concept
Authors: Abelaira Triana Arias , Caro Carlos Diaz , Sanguino Ángel Sabino Mirón , Ariza Lázaro Rodriguez
Published: February 2025

Digitalization, digitalization, or digital transformation is a phenomenon without which it would be difficult to understand the reality of our time. Although it is often associated with the incorporation of technology into business, the economy, or our own lives, it goes further by involving a transformation process that can significantly improve sustainable corporate development. The work, from the perspective of bibliometric analysis, maps the state of the art in the area of study of digitization, digitization, digital transformation, and sustainability from 72 articles obtained from the Web of Science database, dating from the beginning of time to the year 2024, without limiting our search to a particular type of document or discriminating by year of publication. The software used to carry out this bibliometric analysis was SciMAT. The results allow us to establish digitalization as an area of research that is in full development and a link between different areas of research, with the areas of “Environmental Sciences” and "Green Sustainable Science Technology" being the most often addressed by academics. In addition, this study identifies digitalization and the blockchain as driving themes, leaving other topics such as challenges, artificial intelligence, information technology, or digital transformation with less importance. This allows researchers to expand existing knowledge in the field, position themselves in areas of high relevance and potential impact, and be a starting point for future research.
Sustainable Development in the Digital Economy: How Platform Exploitation Perception Influences Digital Workers’ Well-Being via Job Rewards and Job Security
Authors: Li Minrui , Chen Xuanyan , Wang Zenan , Zhou Runan
Published: February 2025

The rapid advancement of digital technology has significantly transformed the labor market, particularly through the rise of platform-based work. While digital labor platforms offer flexibility and employment opportunities, they also pose challenges such as job insecurity, perceived exploitation, and diminished well-being among workers. This study investigates the impact of platform exploitation perception on the subjective well-being of digital workers, with a focus on the mediating roles of the sense of work gain and work security. Using a specialized questionnaire, data were collected from 763 digital workers across various platforms, including food delivery, ride-hailing, live streaming, and e-commerce. The findings reveal that platform exploitation perception negatively affects subjective well-being, both directly and indirectly, through the chain mediation of work gain and work security. Specifically, higher perceptions of exploitation reduce workers’ sense of gain and security, which in turn diminishes their overall well-being. This research highlights the importance of addressing workers’ psychological and material needs to promote sustainable development in the digital economy. By enhancing transparency, improving income stability, and providing social security, platforms can foster a more equitable and supportive environment for digital workers, ultimately contributing to their long-term well-being and the sustainable growth of the digital economy.
Highway Typical Scenario Operation and Maintenance Energy Demand Forecasting
Authors: Wang Jie , Li Yuqiang , Mai Junfeng , Yuan Minmin , Liu Zhiqiang
Published: February 2025

Highways play a critical role in global energy transitions and climate change mitigation, making the accurate forecasting of operational energy demand essential for improving energy efficiency and promoting green energy applications. This study develops a multi-scenario energy demand forecasting model focused on five key operational contexts: service areas, tunnels, toll stations, management centers, and roadside facilities. The model integrates user characteristics, behavioral patterns, and meteorological data, employing agent-based modeling (ABM) and the fuzzy C-means (FCM) clustering algorithm to simulate and analyze energy demand. Results indicate that during major holidays, total daily electricity consumption and peak demand increase by 143.2% and 43.8%, respectively, compared to baseline conditions. Conversely, during snowfall events, total electricity consumption and peak demand decrease by 8.8% and 11.7%, respectively. These findings provide valuable data support and a scientific basis for sustainable energy management in highway operations, contributing to the broader application of green energy solutions.
Research on the Quality Improvement of the Segmented Interferometric Array Integrated Optical Imaging Based on Hierarchical Non-Uniform Sampling Lens Array
Authors: Gao Weiping , Wang Xiaorui , He Yanghui , Zang Junbin , Li Pengwei , Wang Feipeng
Published: February 2025

As a typical representative of advanced remote sensing imaging technology, the segmented interferometric array integrated optical imaging system has problems such as poor contrast, insufficient medium and low-frequency information, and low resolution in its imaging quality. In this paper, based on the multi-dimensional light field conversion model of the integrated optical imaging quality of the full-link segmented interferometric array, the spatial distribution of the multi-baseline lens array is researched. The design of the hierarchical non-uniform sampling lens array, which is symmetrical in spatial distribution, is proposed. Combined with the actual production and processing, the influence of the fill factor of the lens array on the imaging quality is analyzed, and the tolerance error for the fill factor of the lens array is 10%. The research results can provide a theoretical basis for the optimal design and fabrication of the segmented interferometric array integrated optical imaging system.
ROS-Mediated Unfolded Protein Response Activation Drives Hepatocyte Apoptosis in Mesaconitine-Induced Liver Injury
Authors: Tian Jin , Zhuang Yubin , Liu Yinuo , Zheng Yihong , Liu Xuyang , Lin Shiyu , Zheng Chenhua , Wu Zekai
Published: February 2025

Mesaconitine (MA), a predominant diterpenoid alkaloid isolated from Aconitum species, exhibits notable pharmacological properties but is simultaneously associated with significant toxicological concerns, with its hepatotoxic mechanisms remaining largely unelucidated. In this study, zebrafish embryos were systematically exposed to MA to investigate its effects on hepatic development and function. Comprehensive analyses of liver morphology, inflammatory response, oxidative stress, and apoptotic pathways were conducted. MA induced dose-dependent hepatotoxicity, manifesting in a significant reduction in liver size and a marked downregulation of liver-specific genes, including tfa, cp, hhex, and fabp10a. The presence of oxidative stress was substantiated by elevated reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, while hepatic inflammation was characterized by enhanced neutrophil infiltration and the upregulation of proinflammatory mediators, particularly il1b and tnfa. A global transcriptome analysis revealed the substantial upregulation of unfolded protein response (UPR)-associated genes, notably hsp90b1, hspa5, and hspb9, indicating that MA-induced oxidative stress triggered endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and subsequent UPR activation. Prolonged ER stress ultimately resulted in hepatocyte apoptosis, as demonstrated by the increased expression of the pro-apoptotic genes casp3a, casp3b, and baxa. These findings elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying MA-induced hepatotoxicity and identify potential therapeutic targets for preventing and treating liver injury associated with Aconitum alkaloid exposure.
Assessing Pedestrian Network Continuity: Insights from Panama City’s Context
Authors: Quijada-Alarcón Jorge , Rodríguez-Rodríguez Roberto , Maylin Anshell , Adames Marcelo , Zeballos Jaffet , Icaza Analissa , Harris Angelino
Published: February 2025

This study evaluates pedestrian continuity in Panama City, analyzing disruptions and the spatial relationship between crossings and transit stations. Using GIS and field validation, pedestrian networks were assessed based on their continuity, defined by well-maintained sidewalks and marked crossings, and discontinuities, caused by absent sidewalks, commercial infrastructure, service stations, and unmarked crossings. Two urban zones with contrasting layouts were analyzed: Zone A, characterized by a regular grid structure, and Zone B, marked by irregular planning. Results indicate that 67.55% of the study network maintains pedestrian continuity. Additionally, 46.79% of the measured distances between bus stops and formal pedestrian crossings exceed 100 m. The average length of continuous paths is 73.37 m in Zone A and 45.60 m in Zone B. Encroachments by businesses are the primary cause of fragmentation, and the study reflects an important impact of car-oriented urban infrastructures on discontinuities, such as service stations. These stations cause average disruptions of 34.69 m per station in Zone B and 27.56 m in Zone A. The research highlights the need for urban planning strategies to ensure pedestrian continuity, particularly in fragmented urban grids, and underscores the importance of an in-depth consideration of continuity in pedestrian network characterization studies.
Transcriptional Upregulation of HERV-env Genes Under Simulated Microgravity
Authors: Jasemi Seyedesomaye , Simula Elena Rita , Pantaleo Antonella , Sechi Leonardo A.
Published: February 2025

Human endogenous retroviruses (HERVs) constitute about 8% of the human genome. The overexpression of HERVs has been detected in various inflammatory disorders like neuro-inflammation disorders and cancer. Interestingly, it has been reported that stress conditions facilitate HERV expression. Space travel exposes astronauts to microgravity environments (a stress condition), which may result in the activation of HERVs and might influence pathogenic outcomes during and after space flight. This study aimed to elucidate the transcriptional activity of three HERV families (W, K, and H) and cytokine genes (IL-1, IL-6, and TNF-α) in different cell lines under microgravity (μg) conditions and compare them with the results obtained under normal gravity (ng; 1g). We evaluated the expression of HERVs (HERV-K env, HERV-K gag, HERV-W env, and HERV-H env) and cytokine gene expression (IL-1, IL-6, and TNF-α) in neuroblastoma (SH-SY5Y), HEp-2, and Caco-2 cell lines under simulated μg and 1g conditions. In SH-SY5Y cells, the expression level of the IL-1, IL-6, HERV-H env, HERV-K env, HERV-K gag, and HERV-W env genes was significantly increased when exposed to short-term μg (3 and 6 h). The expression of TNF-α remained unchanged throughout all time points. Additionally, in Caco-2 cells, the expression of the HERV-K env, HERV-K gag, and IL-1 genes was significantly higher after 6 h of incubation in μg conditions compared to 1g. There was no statistically significant difference in the expression levels of the HERV-W env, HERV-H env, IL6, and TNF-α genes between the μg and 1g conditions. Moreover, in HEp-2 cells, the expression of the IL-1, IL6, TNF-α, HERV-H env, HERV-K env, HERV-K gag, and HERV-W env genes significantly increased following short-term incubation in μg (3 h, 6 h) and then decreased to levels comparable to those observed in the 1g condition. Taken together, the dysregulation of cytokine and HERV gene expression was observed under the simulated μg condition. The patterns of these dysregulations varied throughout cell lines, which demands further investigation for human health protection in space.
Advances in Allergen Immunotherapy and Safety
Authors: Al-Shouli Samia T.
Published: February 2025

Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) modifies immune responses to treat allergies. AIT treatment is a 3-month to 3-year long-term strategy, and its potential candidates are allergic rhinitis and asthma, food allergy, and insect venom allergy. AIT can be administered through specific routes recognized for allergy treatment strategies. A considerable body of knowledge about AIT is available, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT). The AIT effective type for other allergens and the route of administration are a real challenge. This paper reviews published literature on AIT mechanisms, administration routes, and safety.
Computationally Selected Multivalent HIV-1 Subtype C Vaccine Protects Against Heterologous SHIV Challenge
Authors: Mielke Dieter , Tuyishime Marina , Kelkar Natasha S. , Wang Yunfei , Parks Robert , Santra Sampa , Rountree Wes , Williams LaTonya D. , Peters Tiffany , Eisel Nathan , Sawant Sheetal , Zhang Lu , Goodman Derrick , Jha Shalini , Zalaquett Adam , Ramasubramanian Pratamesh , Stanfield-Oakley Sherry , Matyas Gary , Beck Zoltan , Rao Mangala , Ake Julie , Denny Thomas N. , Montefiori David C. , Ackerman Margaret E. , Corey Lawrence , Tomaras Georgia D. , Korber Bette T. , Haynes Barton F. , Shen Xiaoying , Ferrari Guido
Published: February 2025

Background: The RV144 trial in Thailand is the only HIV-1 vaccine efficacy trial to date to demonstrate any efficacy. Genetic signatures suggested that antibodies targeting the variable loop 2 (V2) of the HIV-1 envelope played an important protective role. The ALVAC prime and protein boost follow-up trial in southern Africa (HVTN702) failed to show any efficacy. One hypothesis for this is the greater diversity of subtype C viruses in southern Africa relative to CRF01_AE in Thailand. Methods: Here, we determined whether an ALVAC prime with computationally selected gp120 boost immunogens maximizing coverage of diversity of subtype C viruses in the variable V1 and V2 regions (V1V2) improved the protection of non-human primates (NHPs) from a heterologous subtype C SHIV challenge compared to more traditional regimens. Results: An ALVAC prime with Trivalent subtype C gp120 boosts resulted in statistically significant protection from repeated intrarectal SHIV challenges compared to the control. Evaluation of the immunogenicity of each vaccine regimen at the time of challenge demonstrated that different gp120 combination boosts elicited similar high magnitudes of gp120 and breadth of V1V2-binding antibodies, as well as strong Fc-mediated immune responses. Low-to-no neutralization of the challenge virus was detected. A Cox proportional hazard analysis of five pre-selected immune parameters at the time of challenge identified ADCC against the challenge envelope as a correlate of protection. Systems serology analysis revealed that immune responses elicited by the different vaccine regimens were distinct and identified further correlates of resistance to infection. Conclusions: Computationally designed vaccines with maximized subtype C V1V2 coverage mediated protection of NHPs from a heterologous Tier-2 subtype C SHIV challenge.
The Constancy of Perceived Motion Under Different Spectral Conditions
Authors: Nightingale Jeffrey , Brown James M. , Hammond Billy R.
Published: February 2025

(1) Background: Perceptual constancies are found in numerous categories of visual perception; color, lightness, and size constancy are notable examples where the perception of a visual scene remains constant, even with changing optical conditions. Constancies such as these are essential for survival, as they reduce the unpredictability of the world. In this study, we tested the resiliency of motion perception under widely differing spectral conditions. (2) Methods: Sixty healthy subjects (age range 18 to 26) were tested. Motion perception performance and thresholds were assessed using a novel, ecologically valid, psychophysical task implementing modern instruments. A broadband xenon bulb was used as a light source to emulate the spectral characteristics of natural daylight; 3 filter conditions were included to emulate different conditions of environmental light (short-wave, 400 nm–500 nm; medium-wave, 500 nm–600 nm; and long-wave, 600 nm–700 nm). (3) Results: In general, our findings showed that varying the spectral content of the broadband source did not change motion perception performance or thresholds for subjects. (4) Conclusions: These findings indicate that motion perception is highly resistant to changes in optical conditions, such as dramatically different spectral illuminants. This evidence is consistent with motion being considered among the perceptual constancies.
Long-Term Stability Evaluation Method of Coastal Rocky Slope Considering Wave Loading
Authors: Sun Miaojun , Shan Zhigang , Wu Haiyuan , Liu Qingbing , Wang Jinge
Published: February 2025

Under the influence of long-term external and internal dynamic conditions such as waves, tides, and earthquakes, coastal rock masses may slide along unfavorable structural planes, leading to landslide disasters. These events pose threats to offshore engineering facilities, coastal tourism, and economic production safety. To elucidate the impact of wave loading on the stability of coastal rocky slopes, this paper first establishes a generalized geological model and a computational mechanics model of coastal rocky slopes. Using computational fluid dynamics programs, the study analyzes the magnitude and distribution characteristics of wave pressure on coastal slopes with different inclinations under varying wave heights. The results indicate that the maximum wave pressure and resultant wave forces acting on the slope surface decrease with increasing slope angle and decreasing wave height. The relationship between the maximum wave pressure or resultant wave force with the wave height and slope angle conforms to an exponential mathematical model. By decomposing the wave force along the potential sliding surface, the variation in shear stress caused by wave pressure can be calculated. Considering the effects of wave, tide, and seismic loads, the study further analyzes the long-term weakening patterns of shear strength due to the variation in shear stress on the sliding surface induced by wave action. Based on the limit equilibrium theory and the constitutive model of strain-softening in rock and soil material, this paper proposes a method to calculate the current and long-term factor of safety (FOS) of coastal rocky slopes under wave loading.
Water Treatment Technology for Emerging Contaminants
Authors: Zhang Wenjie
Published: February 2025

The rapid advancement of industrialization and urbanization has brought about significant challenges to water quality and environmental health [...]
How Much Is Enough? Data Requirements for Practical Irrigation Decision-Making in Vietnamese Coffee Production
Authors: Scobie Michael , Freebairn David , Mushtaq Shahbaz , Donahue Darrell
Published: February 2025

In making irrigation decisions, farmers typically rely on local observation and experience, such as observing crops and neighbors’ actions. Research has mainly focused on understanding crop water requirements to improve farming practices, but it is important to acknowledge that farmers have unique perspectives, access to diverse local “signals”, and experience. The challenge is to strike a balance between complex technical assessments of field conditions (the science) and harnessing farmers’ skills to manage their irrigation in ways that maximize yield and quality. This study established a basis for specifying minimum data requirements for pragmatic, but not necessarily perfect, irrigation decision-making for small-scale Vietnamese coffee farmers. This study focuses on three areas in Dak Lak province in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. To explore the role of monitoring in irrigation management, two contrasting monitoring systems were set up to collect soil, weather, and irrigation data. We also compared a variety of water balance models with different data requirements, with a focus on processes that used “passive data collection”, i.e., farmers do not manually collect data, rather data can be accessed readily from external sources. In Vietnam, traditional hosepipe irrigation is applied where it is impractical to know the volume of applied water. The proposed Low Data Model (LDM) is suited to more informed irrigation scheduling decisions, which have potential to improve the likelihood of coffee growers adopting measurement-based decision-making. While researchers may seek a detailed daily sub-millimeter understanding of soil water dynamics, farmers require practical decision support if there is to be any adoption of improved methods. This study offers a simple and practical approach for irrigation scheduling rather than a model using numerically perfect data that is unachievable in the field. The work demonstrates that on-site rainfall data is essential. However, other data can be collected passively to reduce the burden of data collection on users. This approach may enhance the likelihood of model-based irrigation scheduling being adopted by coffee farmers in Vietnam.
Vegetation Response to Flash Drought Events Considering Resilience in Southwestern China
Authors: Jiang Liangliang , Wu Guangming , Li Qijin , Liu Xiaoran
Published: February 2025

Flash drought events occur frequently in Southwestern China, and a notable upward trend is predicted for the future. Attention should be given to how the severity of flash droughts and vegetation vulnerability hinder vegetation from recovering to their original state, leading to losses. Vegetation resilience and vulnerability to flash droughts was assessed in dry years by adopting a ‘resistance–resilience’ framework from a new perspective, and we measured the significance of various drought characteristics in affecting vegetation reduction by using the boosted regression tree (BRT) model. The results showed that croplands in the Sichuan Basin displayed low resistance to flash droughts, whereas grasslands and forests in mountainous areas had high resistance. Croplands in the Sichuan Basin demonstrated high vegetation resilience, while Guizhou province showed low vegetation resilience. Most regions experienced high vegetation vulnerability to flash droughts, especially in the Sichuan Basin and Yunnan province. We found that croplands and forests in 2006 exhibited a significant decrease in LAI during flash drought events. Croplands experienced a significant decrease in LAI in regions where the drought duration (DD) exceeded 60 days, and the drought interval (DIV) ranged from 30 to 40 days. Forest regions with a DD exceeding 60 days and a DIV below 20 days experienced a high reduction in LAI. Furthermore, croplands and shrubs could recover once their vulnerability fell below thresholds of 0.34 and 0.30, respectively. The impact of species richness on vegetation resilience can be explored in future research. This study reveals the spatial patterns of vegetation vulnerability and provides information on preventing and managing vegetation deterioration in Southwestern China.
Size-Dependent Effects of Polystyrene Nanoplastics on Freshwater Microalgae After Long-Term Exposure
Authors: Guo Zhangzhen , Chen Tao , Wang Mingjun , Qin Mingyang
Published: February 2025

Nanoplastics (NPs), an emerging pollutant distributed in different sizes in the aquatic environment, adversely affect aquatic ecosystems. However, knowledge of the effects of NPs of various sizes on phytoplankton, especially freshwater microalgae, is still limited. In this study, we explore the effects of three polystyrene NPs (PS-NPs) with different particle sizes (20, 50, and 80 nm) on the chronic toxicity of a widely distributed freshwater microalga, Chlorella pyrenoidosa. The results showed that PS-NPs-20, PS-NPs-50, and PS-NPs-80 promoted the growth of C. pyrenoidosa at the early stage of exposure, with the highest promotion rates of 46.1%, 56%, and 86.2%, respectively. PS-NPs-20 and PS-NPs-50 inhibited the photosynthesis and growth of C. pyrenoidosa during the mid- and late-exposure periods and also induced an increase in the secretion of reactive oxygen species and extracellular polymers. The highest inhibition rates were 33.2% and 13.6%, respectively. By contrast, the growth-promoting effect of PS-NPs-80 continued until the middle stage, and it was only at the late stage of exposure that some growth-inhibitory effects occurred, with the highest inhibition rate of only 7.8%. The results of transmission electron microscopy showed that PS-NPs-20 damaged algal cells more severely than PS-NPs-50 and PS-NPs-80 on day 21. Notably, a size-dependent effect of PS-NPs was observed on the toxicity of C. pyrenoidosa, but no dose-dependent effect was found. These results will improve our understanding of the toxicity of PS-NPs to microalgae and may provide a basis for evaluating the ecological risk of PS-NPs in freshwater environments.
ANALISIS INDEKS MASSA TUBUH (IMT) ATLET BOLA BOLI TUNAS PANATAYUDHA USIA 16-18 TAHUN
Authors: Fauzi Shaputra Husin  , Ilaika Al Quratu Aini  , Moh. Supriyadi  , Habibi Hadi Wijaya  , Iha Nursolihah  , Maha Dewi Afifah Nurhadi
Published: February 2025

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a common measure used to assess a person's nutritional status. In sports such as volleyball, BMI is an important factor in supporting the game. This study aims to analyze the nutritional status of adolescent volleyball athletes. This study used an observational approach involving 50 adolescent volleyball athletes from various clubs. The nutritional status of children aged 16-18 years can be known based on the results of anthropometric measurements of Body Weight (BB) and Height (TB) according to age (TB/A), and Body Mass Index according to age (BMI/A). Data were analyzed descriptively using SPSS. The results of the analysis showed that there were 35 (70%) athletes with a normal nutritional status category and 15 (30%) athletes with an obese nutritional status. The conclusion of this study is that most athletes have normal nutritional status, but there are still athletes with obese nutritional status
 
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Indeks Massa Tubuh (IMT) adalah ukuran umum yang digunakan untuk menilai status gizi seseorang. Dalam olahraga seperti bola voli, IMT merupakan faktor penting dalam menunjang permainan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis status gizi atlet bola voli remaja. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan observasional dengan melibatkan 50 atlet bola voli remaja dari berbagai klub. Status gizi anak umur 16-18 tahun dapat diketahui dengan berdasarkan hasil pengukuran antopometri Berat Badan (BB) dan Tinggi Badan (TB) menurut umur (TB/U), dan Indeks Massa Tubuh menurut umur (IMT/U). Data dianalisis secara deskriptif menggunakan SPSS. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa terdapat atlet dengan kategori status gizi normal sebanyak 35 (70%) orang dan kategori gemuk sebanyak 15 (30%) orang. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah sebagian besar atlet memiliki status gizi normal, akan tetapi masih terdapat atlet dengan status gizi gemuk
Violência e extinção em A morte e o meteoro, de Joca Reiners Terron
Authors: Benatti Andre Rezende
Published: February 2025

This article aims to analyze the novel A morte e o meteoro (2019), by the writer from Cuiaba, Joca Reiners Terron. We take as a starting point for analysis a comparative reflection on the development of the plot of Terron's novel (2019) and the process of invasion and conquest of America, especially Latin America, by European peoples. In the text we seek to explore the violent clash created by the invasion in an environment where violence has perpetrated for centuries. We work with the idea that Terron (2019) uses the conquest process to metaphorically create a contemporary society in which violence prevails without limits. For such an analysis we use studies such as those by Lilia Moritz Schwarcz (2019), Alfredo Bosi (1992 and 2002), Roberto Fernández Retamar (2004), among others.
A mancha roxa, o teatro da peste e o direito à violência
Authors: Lima Rainério dos Santos
Published: February 2025

Abstract: In A mancha roxa, Plínio Marcos portrays women plagued by an unnameable scourge, perceptible only in the stains of the epidermis and in the clinical symptoms. In the drama, exploited by imprisonment, the characters are condemned to extermination by illness and oblivion in the punitive apparatus. Thus, this text analyzes the extermination policies – the administered violence, the generalized phobia, the imagery of the plague –, the dystopian images of the epidemic disaster and the characters’ ways of survival. In the second part, after the composition of the theatrical fable and the extermination policies, the study explores the discourse of insubordination of the prisoners, in defense of the right to a messianic and redemptive violence.
Alexandre Herculano germanista
Authors: Menezes Hugo Lenes
Published: February 2025

From the reading of the essay “Herculano Translator and Interpreter of European Romanticism”, by Fernanda Gil da Costa (2013), we elaborate this essay. Here we use the word translation not only literally, or in Latin etymology (traductio, -onis: transfer or passage), but also freely, in the broad and even figurative mode of reading, interpretation and signification. In this case, it is the translation of Romanticism, particularly the first phase in Germany, as a mediation between nations, languages and cultures. In this context, we aim to contribute to disseminate and value a recognized dimension, but rare and occasionally referenced in Alexandre Herculano, that is, his Germanist aspect, as a translator and interpreter of Romanticism in Portugal.
Horta Escolar na integração de saberes para estudantes do ensino médio técnico no Distrito Federal
Authors: Landgraf Sharon Schilling , Santos Sylvana Karla da Silva de Lemos , Santos Analine Ines de Carvalho , Rego Paula Renata Cairo do
Published: February 2025

O tema central do projeto é Sustentabilidade, sendo o objetivo principal o plantio e o cuidado de plantas na horta de uma instituição pública do Distrito Federal, com a meta de colher e produzir recursos e cultivar hábitos sustentáveis, individuais e coletivos, para dentro e para além dos muros da instituição. Foram envolvidos 25 estudantes do terceiro ano do ensino médio técnico e incentivados, por meio da abordagem STEAM - acrônimo em inglês para ‘Ciência, Tecnologia, Engenharia, Artes e Matemática’ - e da Aprendizagem Baseada em Projetos (ABP), a resolver desafios e questões relacionadas ao tema do projeto. Ao longo do estudo, foram construídos alguns produtos e hábitos: 1) implantação de canteiros de plantas medicinais, aromáticas e outras plantas de interesse da comunidade, além de um pequeno viveiro de mudas; 2) prática integrada com dispositivos eletroeletrônicos a partir de um kit de robótica; 3) conexão com a temática sustentabilidade e mudanças climáticas, mediante visitas técnicas e oficinas sobre compostagem, lixo zero e reciclagem; 4) elaboração de produtos naturais com as plantas cultivadas, como velas aromáticas, xarope, repelente, sabonete e perfume; 5) criação de papel reciclado a partir do descarte da própria instituição, para confecção de cadernos de artista e embalagens recicláveis; 6) confecção de diários de bordo/cadernos de artista; e 7) construção da ‘árvore dos sentimentos’, onde os estudantes expressaram seus sentimentos por meio de folhas feitas manualmente. Portanto, por meio de ações práticas e interdisciplinares, o estudo incentivou a conscientização ambiental e a adoção de práticas ecologicamente corretas.
Comparison of Consumer Price Change In Traditional Pagesangan Market : June and July 2024
Authors: Choirunnisa Fajarani , Robbaniyyah Nuzla Af'idatur
Published: February 2025

This study aims to investigate the process of consumer price enumeration at the traditional Pagesangan Market, Mataram City, during July 2024, and analyze the percentage changes in commodity prices between June and July 2024. The research employs a descriptive qualitative approach, involving systematic steps such as field observations, formation of an enumeration team, training on survey methods, and direct data collection using questionnaires. Results indicate significant price fluctuations among key commodities: mackerel and cayenne pepper recorded price increases of up to 35% and 30%, respectively, due to limited supply and disrupted harvests. In contrast, tomato prices fell sharply by about 40% due to a surplus during the peak harvest season. Analysis reveals that seasonal factors, supply chain dynamics, and consumer demand are the primary drivers of these changes. The findings highlight the importance of maintaining price stability through targeted policies, particularly for essential goods that directly affect consumer purchasing power.
Peran Kiai Dalam Pendidikan Moderasi beragama Pada Keluarga Beda Agama di Dusun Malatan Desa Bansari Kecamatan Bansari
Authors: Setyawati Yulia , Nasihin Husna , Faizah
Published: February 2025

Masalah moderasi beragama merupakan permasalahan antar agama dan penerapannya di masyarakat yang menimbulkan dampak negatif yang perlu diperhatikan. Salah satu dampak paling serius dari inmoderasi beragama adalah munculnya ekstremisme agama. Selain ekstremisme, kelompok radikal juga kerap menjadikan agama sebagai pembenaran atas tindakan kekerasan dan terorisme. Permasalahan moderasi beragama juga mencakup diskriminasi sistemik yang berujung pada kesenjangan masyarakat dalam menerima berbagai aspek kehidupan, termasuk pendidikan, pekerjaan, dan partisipasi politik. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui peran Kiai dalam pendidikan moderasi beragama pada keluarga beda agama. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif. Penelitian ini menyelidiki dan menganalisis kegiatan pendidikan moderasi beragama pada keluarga berbeda agama dan peran Kiai dalam keluarga berbeda agama. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan; kegiatan pendidikan moderasi beragama dalam keluarga lintas agama, peran Kiai dalam pendidikan moderasi beragama dalam keluarga lintas agama. Bentuk kegiatannya seperti; menyelenggarakan yasinan, kegiatan berkumpul pada perayaan Idul Fitri, pertemuan keluarga, menghadiri acara sadranan desa, dan menyajikan makanan pada saat tadarus bulan puasa. Sedangkan peran Kiai adalah memberikan pemahaman kepada keluarga yang berbeda agama dan menjadi teladan. Implikasinya, mampu membentuk kepribadian dalam lingkungan sosial melalui penerapan moderasi beragama mampu menambah wawasan masyarakat terhadap peran Kiai dalam pendidikan moderasi beragama. Oleh karena itu, sangat penting proyek penelitian ini dilakukan secara lebih mendalam.