Articles

Pyrolysis-catalytic steam reforming of agricultural biomass wastes and biomass components for production of hydrogen/syngas

Elsevier,

Journal of the Energy Institute, Volume 92, December 2019

The pyrolysis-catalytic steam reforming of six agricultural biomass waste samples as well as the three main components of biomass was investigated in a two stage fixed bed reactor. Pyrolysis of the biomass took place in the first stage followed by catalytic steam reforming of the evolved pyrolysis gases in the second stage catalytic reactor. The waste biomass samples were, rice husk, coconut shell, sugarcane bagasse, palm kernel shell, cotton stalk and wheat straw and the biomass components were, cellulose, hemicellulose (xylan) and lignin.

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SDG:

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy; Goal 13: Climate action

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Energy; Biomass Components, Global

The role of maternal attachment in mental health and dyadic relationships in war trauma

Elsevier,

Heliyon, Volume 5, December 2019

This article ties to SDG 3. The study analyses, first, how various traumatic war events, such as losses, horrors and life-threat, are associated with maternal mental health and dyadic mother-infant interaction quality, indicated by maternal emotional availability (EA). Second, it tests a hypothesis that maternal insecure attachment risks and secure attachment protects good mental health and optimal EA from negative impacts of traumatic war events.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Middle East

The burden of child and maternal malnutrition and trends in its indicators in the states of India: the Global Burden of Disease Study 1990–2017

Elsevier,

The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, Volume 3, December 2019

An Article in support of SDGs 2 and 3, analysing the burden of child and maternal malnutrition across all states in India, highlighting the progress so far and efforts needed to achieve the national 2022 and global 2030 targets.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture; Health and wellbeing, Asia

Diagnostic biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease: A state-of-the-art review

Elsevier,

Biomarkers in Neuropsychiatry, Volume 1, December 2019

This paper summarizes the literature findings regarding the most widely and consistently accepted diagnostic biomarkers of the f Alzheimer's disease (AD) continuum according to ATN classification. It examined their diagnostic accuracy for AD in comparison with healthy elderly controls and those with other types of dementias and also discussed their limitations and the reasons behind their limited use in routine clinical settings. Moreover, new research avenues in developing biomarkers were also presented.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Health and wellbeing, Middle East

Indigeneity, diversity, and equity in Internet interventions: Could ISRII contribute to making health care a universal human right?

Elsevier,

Internet Interventions, Volume 18, December 2019, 100269

The article examines how the concepts of indigeneity, diversity, and equity are relevant to the field of Internet interventions, and discusses ways in which the digital health field could contribute to the goal of making health care a universal human right by addressing these issues.

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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Health and wellbeing, North America

Microalgae–nutritious, sustainable aqua- and animal feed source

Elsevier, Journal of Functional Foods, Volume 62, November 2019
Aquaculture and animal rearing for meat has increased exceedingly to meet the demands of ever-increasing population. Utilizing small fishes and agricultural products for feed production will lead to over exploitation of the resources and competition with food respectively. Microalgae can be next alternate source for animal and aquatic feed production in an environmentally sustainable and economically advantageous manner.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 13: Climate action

Tags:

Food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture; Sustainable consumption and production, Asia

The Future of Aquatic Protein: Implications for Protein Sources in Aquaculture Diets

Elsevier, One Earth, Volume 1, 22 November 2019
Approximately 70% of the aquatic-based production of animals is fed aquaculture, whereby animals are provided with high-protein aquafeeds. Currently, aquafeeds are reliant on fish meal and fish oil sourced from wild-captured forage fish. However, increasing use of forage fish is unsustainable and, because an additional 37.4 million tons of aquafeeds will be required by 2025, alternative protein sources are needed.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 14: Life below water

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Food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture; Oceans & Seas; Sustainable consumption and production, Global

The Role of “No Net Loss” Policies in Conserving Biodiversity Threatened by the Global Infrastructure Boom

Elsevier, One Earth, Volume 1, 22 November 2019
Over US$60 trillion is predicted to be spent on new infrastructure globally by 2040. Is it possible to meet UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9 (develop infrastructure networks) without sacrificing goals 14 and 15 (ending biodiversity loss)? We explore the potential role of “no net loss” (NNL) policies in reconciling these SDGs.
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SDG:

Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 14: Life below water; Goal 15: Life on land

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Rural development; Biodiversity and ecosystems; Industry; Institutional Frameworks and international cooperation for Sustainable Development, Global

New software dedicated to virtual mazes for human cognitive investigations

Elsevier, Journal of Neuroscience Methods, Volume 327, 1 November 2019
Background: Compared to previous neuropsychological investigations with standard paper-pen tests limited to test complex spatial learning and memory processes, 3-D virtual immersive technology might offer new tools for research purposes and for diagnosis in patients suffering from mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Comparison with existing methods: Current software proposes a customizable VR environment combined with an analyser module based on regions of interest and some parameters of analysis or pre-calibrated VR mazes with raw data.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Tags:

Health and population; Health and wellbeing, Global

The Genetics of Neuropathic Pain from Model Organisms to Clinical Application

Elsevier, Neuron, Volume 104, 20 November 2019
Neuropathic pain (NeuP) arises due to injury of the somatosensory nervous system and is both common and disabling, rendering an urgent need for non-addictive, effective new therapies. Given the high evolutionary conservation of pain, investigative approaches from Drosophila mutagenesis to human Mendelian genetics have aided our understanding of the maladaptive plasticity underlying NeuP. Successes include the identification of ion channel variants causing hyper-excitability and the importance of neuro-immune signaling.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Tags:

Global; Health and wellbeing; Science, Global

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