Research

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Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 333, 28 October 2024

This review investigates the connection between Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Alzheimer's disease, focusing on common mechanisms and the potential of traditional Indian herbs to manage both conditions. It also addresses the challenges and innovative strategies in delivering herbal formulations.
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Brain Research, Volume 1841, 15 October 2024

This study found that female 5XFAD mice exhibit early impairments in prefrontal-dependent cognitive functions and increased activity of prefrontal PV neurons, unlike their male counterparts. These findings suggest a potential mechanism for the higher risk of Alzheimer's disease in women, highlighting sex-specific early deregulation in the prefrontal cortex.
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It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace.

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The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia, Volume 29, October 2024

Globalization, westernization, and urbanization over the last decades, leading to changes in dietary habits as well as food production, consequently, rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and environmental degradation. This study attempts to identify Thailand's dietary changes, considering health and sustainability aspects, and to determine correlations between these changes and NCD cases as well as environmental impacts (GHG emissions, land-, nitrogen-, phosphorus-use).
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iScience, Volume 27, 18 October 2024

This study demonstrates the large rooftop photovoltaic energy potential of China’s capital cities, showing that rooftop installations could also mitigate heat.
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iScience, Volume 27, 18 October 2024

This perspective provides recommendations and strategies for the urban ecosystem rehabilitation of future cities, placing biodiversity and ecosystem services at the core of designing healthy and sustainable urban spaces.
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Control Engineering Practice, Volume 151, October 2024

A paper highlighting innovations designed to lower the emissions of newly constructed buildings, focusing on a study of adaptive high-rise buildings which can save significant resources and reduce the emissions seen in more traditional structures. The article supports SDGs 9, 11, 12 and 13.
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The Lancet Regional Health - Europe, Volume 45, October 2024

Addressing the environmental impacts of lithium mining requires a multifaceted approach, from innovative recycling technologies to reducing reliance on lithium, funding research into mining alternatives, and stringent regulations on lithium mining.
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Applied Materials Today, Volume 40, October 2024

This text ties into SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). It focuses on the use of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for wastewater treatment, highlighting their potential to transform wastewater into a valuable resource and address water pollution challenges through innovative and sustainable methods.
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Resilient Futures
System Dynamics, Tech Innovations, and Climate Resilience
2025, Pages 113-134

This chapter ties into Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action by focusing on the assessment and quantification of resilience to manage climate change risks and enhance adaptive capacity. By exploring methodologies, models, and real-world case studies, it provides valuable insights for stakeholders to effectively incorporate resilience metrics and climate change effects into research and policy.

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