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Assessment of the fit and wearability of commercially available KN95 respirators for children in Indonesia and Nepal

Elsevier,

International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 2025, 114561

This study is among the first to assess the fit of respirators designed for children. The results underscore the necessity of designing respirators tailored to children�s specific facial dimensions and demonstrate that modifications�such as adding an extra ear loop clip�can significantly improve respirator fit.

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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Health and wellbeing, Asia

Corporate Responsibility at RELX

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RELX

Corporate Responsibility (CR) starts with the positive impact RELX has on society through our products and services. We set annual and longer-term objectives and report against them.  Read more about RELX's focus areas and 2024 CR performance.

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SDG:

Goal 1: No poverty; Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 4: Quality education; Goal 5: Gender equality; Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation; Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy; Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities; Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 14: Life below water; Goal 15: Life on land; Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions; Goal 17: Partnership for the goals

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Sustainable Business Practices; corporate responsibility, Global

Human health risk assessment of aluminium in water treated with aluminium-based coagulants in a rural area

Elsevier,

Results in Engineering, Volume 25, March 2025

This paper considers the human health risk associated with the presence of aluminium in drinking water treated with aluminium-based coagulants in a rural area of Ecuador.
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SDG:

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation; Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Water and sanitation, Global

Carbon and water footprints within an environmental laboratory: water, energy, and packaging management strategies

Elsevier,

María F. Manobanda-Lisintuña, Cristina A. Villamar-Ayala,
Carbon and water footprints within an environmental laboratory: Water, energy, and packaging management strategies,
Green Analytical Chemistry,
Volume 13,
2025,
100243,
ISSN 2772-5774,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.greeac.2025.100243.

Also in laboratories we should be critical about the amount of water, energy, and resources used. There is room for increasing efficiency and better mangement there as well. The objective of this study is to evaluate the carbon and water footprints present in an environmental laboratory..

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SDG:

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

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Science; Chemicals and waste, Global

Explainable artificial intelligence for sustainable urban water systems engineering

Elsevier,

Results in Engineering, Volume 25, March 2025

The authors demonstrate that Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) enhances transparency in water systems through interpretable decision-making models. XAI supports policymakers by providing climate impact insights for urban drainage systems. A number of key water management challenges can be addressed with XAI.
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SDG:

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation; Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

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Sustainable cities and human settlements; Water and sanitation, Global

A survey on massive IoT for water distribution systems: Challenges, simulation tools, and guidelines for large-scale deployment

Elsevier,

Ad Hoc Networks, Volume 168, 1 March 2025

IoT technologies are a powerful tool for large-scale water distribution systems, this survey highlight the key challenges such as interoperability, scalability, and energy efficiency. It proposes a framework that combines water network analysis, wireless network simulation, and optimization algorithms to enable sustainable and efficient deployment of massive IoT in water distribution systems
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SDG:

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

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Technology, Global

Lessons and updates from India's National Tuberculosis Elimination Program – bold decisions and innovative ways of fast-tracking progress toward ending tuberculosis

Elsevier,

IJID Regions, Volume 14, Supplement 2, March 2025, 100599

The article discusses India's National Tuberculosis Elimination Program and its efforts to combat TB, which disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, including tribal communities and people living in poverty and remote rural areas.

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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Health and wellbeing, Asia

Advances in the removal of Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) from water using destructive and non-destructive methods

Elsevier,

Green Analytical Chemistry, Volume 12, March 2025

Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent synthetic chemicals with strong carbon-fluorine (C-F) bonds, making them resistant to environmental degradation. Their widespread presence in groundwater, surface water, and drinking water, is a serious environmental threat. This artciles demonstrates the potential of novel adsorbents to achieve high PFAS removal rates while minimizing secondary contamination risks.
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SDG:

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

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Chemicals and waste; Science, Global

Ice thickness inversion assessment: A comparison study for Waldemarbreen and Irenebreen glaciers, Svalbard

Elsevier,

Polar Science, Volume 43, March 2025

This study is significant because it highlights the importance of accurate ice thickness estimations for glaciological and hydrological research, which are essential for predicting glacier behavior and assessing water resources. By identifying limitations in current modeling techniques, it underscores the need for improved models and more extensive field measurements to enhance understanding of glacier dynamics and their implications for climate change, sea level rise, and freshwater availability.
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SDG:

Goal 13: Climate action

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Climate Change, Asia

Aerobic exercise improves clearance of amyloid-β via the glymphatic system in a mouse model of Alzheimer's Disease

Elsevier,

Brain Research Bulletin, Volume 222, March 2025

This study demonstrates that aerobic exercise, specifically swimming training, improves learning and memory in Alzheimer's disease model mice by enhancing glymphatic system function and promoting AQP4 polarization, which facilitates clearance of β-amyloid in the hippocampus. These findings suggest that exercise-induced upregulation of Lama1 and Dp71 supports glymphatic clearance mechanisms, thereby reducing Aβ deposition and cognitive impairment.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Health and wellbeing, Global

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