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Showing 1 to 20 of 46 for “"environmental safety"”.
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Transportation system selection in open-pit mines (Truck-Shovel and IPCC systems) based on the technical, economic, environmental, safety, and social (TEcESaS) indexes
… should consider all other limitations, primarily environmental and social challenges that are confronting. The transportation system in any mining project is one of the most significant parts, especially in the technical and economic issues. It must transfer the planned volume of ore/waste that …
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Comparative assessment of the effectiveness of online vs paper based post graduate courses in occupational and environmental safety and health at Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia
… courses, particularly in the occupational and environmental health field and among mature aged students. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of online "Blackboard" units as compared to traditional "paper based" units taught as part of the Professional Masters in …
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Investigations of Pile Foundations in Brownfields
… structures. Regulators are concerned about the environmental safety of pile foundations in Brownfields sites. Piling in Brownfields may lead to transport of contaminants from the contaminated region to the underground aquifers. The purpose of this investigation is to determine the potential for …
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Spatial variation of AMD related CO₂ emissions on reclaimed mine spoil
… is beginning to be recognized as an emerging environmental, safety and health threat with potential environmental and financial liability for mine operators, developers and owners.</p> <p>Like in natural soils, soil temperature and moisture, and possibly elevation are likely to influence CO₂ …
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Integrating environmental considerations in technology selections under uncertainty
… alone is no longer sufficient. Ignoring environmental considerations will not only expose a company to potential regulatory costs, but also damaged public image, both of which in turn have negative effect on the economic well- being of companies. At the same time, the fast changing …
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System design and manufacturability of concrete spheres for undersea pumped hydro energy or hydrocarbon storage
… wellhead production without risking personnel or environmental safety due to storm evacuations at the rigs on the surface.
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The societal and environmental impacts of the skincare industry : a case for innovation
… ingredients that are not verified or tested for safety or efficacy. Additionally, skincare products have historically been created for fictional archetypes, and insufficient attention has been paid to consumer's unique and changing skin needs. The short-term and long-term health outcomes …
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BACTERIAL BIOFILM FORMATION AS A TOOL TO ASSESS CHEMICALLY TREATED WASTEWATER QUALITY IN DEEP EAST TEXAS
… assay as an effective tool for evaluating the environmental safety of discharged water from WWTPs.</p>
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Plant Medicine: The Use of Medicinal Plants as Green Manures in the Treatment of Streptomyces scabies Infection and Potato Scab Disease
… and scientific concern regarding the human and environmental safety with the use of many pesticides and current disease control measures. In lieu of this, the use of medicinal plant species as organic green manure treatments against potato scab disease was evaluated in field studies. Green …
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Evaluation of the Interaction Between Flow Turbulence and Corrosive Material Transport Around Bridge Piers
… its implications for structural integrity and environmental safety. By examining the interaction between flow turbulence and corrosion-induced particles, the research highlights their effects on vortex formation, sediment transport, and long-term structural performance. A three-phase …
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The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety: A comparative analysis of the domestic implementation in South Africa and Uganda
… makes a comparative analysis of the current biosafety legislation in South Africa and the interim biosafety regulatory regime in Uganda. A set of common characteristics and components in biosafety regulatory systems with reference to related provisions of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety were …
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Resilience on the street: Lived experiences of car guards in Windhoek’s central business district
… mechanisms and community engagement initiatives. Environmental safety training and psychosocial support services are essential. Empowering car guards to advocate for their rights and involving them in decision-making processes are crucial steps towards creating a more inclusive and supportive …
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The combined toxic effect of nanoparticles and lead in the presence of algae (Raphidocelis)
… (NPs) has raised significant concerns on the NP environmental safety. This research focuses on the impact of environmental conditions, specifically algae, on this type of toxicity. An indicator aquatic organism, <em>Ceriodaphnia dubia</em> (<em>C. dubia</em>), was used to examine the combined …
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The Effect of Chinese Industrial Investment Projects in Central Africa on the Perception of China’s Commercial Diplomacy in Foreign Policy
… on issues such as good-governance and environmental safety standards. This makes for more lucrative business partnerships with many states increasingly dissatisfied with the burdens of “over regulation.” As China extends its reach into commercial and strategic raw material industries, …
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Accurate Uncertainty Quantification and Explainable Artificial Intelligence in Machine Learning Models for Toxicological Risk Assessment
Consumer and environmental safety decisions can be supported by Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (QSAR) models – a key part of the Next Generation Risk Assessment strategy for animal-free safety. Machine learning methods are often employed to build QSAR models, but these “black box” …
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Alternative passivation for silicon (100), environmentally benign manufacturing, and cooperative strategy in semiconductor industry
… university research can bring innovative environmentally benign manufacturing methods to the U.S. semiconductor industry. Our group has used methoxy to protect the bare silicon surface, because we have identified that the industrial standard, hydrogen passivation of silicon (H-Si) degrades …
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Development of regionalized multimedia chemical fate models for China
To balance the economic development with environmental safety and human health, China has released chemicals management legislation for which chemical prioritization and risk assessment are key issues. To support these ambitions two versions of an environmental fate and behaviour model SESAMe (Sino …
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Environmental Study of Pesticide Residues in Soil and Water from Cotton Growing Areas in Mali
… various concerns regarding personal and environmental safety. Despite their training, sometimes growers did not use pesticides in an appropriate manner. Highly toxic pesticides are used by farmers with insufficient personal protective equipment. Sixty soil samples and eight water samples …
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Optimization of Coalbed Methane Completion Strategies, Selection Criteria and Production Prediction: A Case Study in China's Qinshui Basin
… methane drainage on the bases of economic, environmental, and mining-safety-based factors. Effective degasification in the Qinshui Basin is crucial to enhance the health and safety of the underground mining workforce and to decrease carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gas emissions. Active, …
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Multi-scale electrochemical-thermal modelling of a sodium-ion battery cell using the SPMe with a lumped thermal model
… have gained significant attention owing to their environmental safety and abundant availability. However, owing to seasonal fluctuations in renewable sources, it is necessary to integrate efficient energy storage systems that can store energy during peak production hours and supply it when needed. …
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