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AIMS Environmental Science
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ISSN 2372-0352 · AIMS Press · 398 articles in the index
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A bi-level optimization model for PET bottle recycling within a circular economy supply chain
The consumption and usage of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles have significantly increased in recent years, necessitating action to mitigate their environmental impact. Recycling programs offer a viable solution to address this impact within the PET industry. Therefore, adopting a circular…
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Improving accuracy, complexity and policy relevance: a literature survey on recent advancements of climate mitigation modeling
Process-based Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs) play a crucial role in climate agenda-setting and progress monitoring. They advise climate negotiations, inform nationally determined contributions (NDCs), and help create scenarios for central banks. Recent developments have enhanced IAMs' policy…
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Optimization of the production of grade A liquid smoke from Patchouli solid residue using a distillation-adsorption process
Patchouli cultivation in Lhokseumawe, Aceh Province, produces a significant amount of biomass, with approximately 96%–98.5% of the raw material ending up as solid residue after the oil distillation process. This waste is often discarded or burned, leading to environmental problems. However, this…
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Development of new dielectric models for soil moisture content using mixture theory, empirical methods, and artificial neural network
Environmental, geotechnical, agriculture, and water resources engineers all rely on accurate measurements of soil moisture content. The most widely used technique for determining soil moisture content is the electromagnetic method, which employs dielectric models to relate soil dielectric…
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Investigation of microplastics in community well water in Banda Aceh, Indonesia: a separation technique using polyethersulfone-poloxamer membrane
Microplastics (MPs) pose a substantial challenge to the environment and have life-threatening implications for organisms, including humans. To overcome this challenge, several investigations have been conducted, including adsorption with a specific absorbent, manual and modified sand filtration…
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The imperative for ecosystem regeneration by supply chains: sixth industrial revolution
This editorial letter contributes to the ongoing discussions on drawing potential paths for the sixth industrial revolution, which is being proposed. Contributing to the dialogue, this letter suggests laying the groundwork for eco-regenerative industries and supply chains, moving beyond the…
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Environmental health risk analysis from detergent contamination in well water
High concentrations of detergent waste disrupt aquatic biota. Detergent content can increase nutrient levels, causing environmental problems. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of public health risk in Lamangga Village, Baubau City, where well water containing phosphate and…
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Cointegration analysis of fundamental drivers affecting carbon price dynamics in the EU ETS
This study employed co-integration methodology to explore the fundamental drivers of carbon price in the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) during the transition from phase Ⅲ to phase Ⅳ, focusing on the interactions between the carbon market, energy sector, and macroeconomic factors…
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Heavy metals loading in tropical urban river: A case of industrial catchment
Heavy metal contamination in industrial areas poses significant environmental challenges due to the lack of early detection and control mechanisms. Typically, remediation actions are taken only once contamination reaches hazardous levels. In this study, we evaluated the distribution of heavy metals…
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Study of PVA fibers to improve the corrosion resistance of Suzhou Typical River Mucky Clay
To investigate the effect of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) fiber incorporation on the erosion resistance of soil under different environmental conditions, this study selected fiber length and fiber content as variables and systematically compared the performance difference between fiber-reinforced soil…
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Key driving factors and model predictions of the characteristics of air pollution in the urban area of Changchun, a typical city on the Northeast China Plain
In this study, we used monitoring data on six representative pollutants, meteorological data, and socioeconomic data from January 2018 to December 2023 to clarify the spatiotemporal characteristics of air pollution in Changchun, Jilin Province, China, and to establish a short-term prediction model…
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Explainable Transfer Learning with Attention Mechanisms for Landslide Crack Classification
Landslide crack identification is crucial for risk management and mitigation, yet challenges like limited data and the lack of model interpretability hinder progress. This study proposes a deep learning-based solution for classifying landslide cracks using the ResNet50 architecture integrated with…
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Assessment of bisphenol A in bottled drinking water and its environmental health risk implications
Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical commonly used as a monomer or additive in the production of polycarbonate plastics, epoxy resins, and other polymeric materials. BPA contamination is primarily associated with plastic bottled water containers. BPA has been associated with a range of…
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A real-time evaluation method of unstable rock risk level based on Microseismic data and CWT-CNN integrated algorithm
Geological hazards caused by unstable rocks, including rock collapse and fall, pose significant threats to both engineering productivity and the safety of residents, resulting in substantial economic losses. This study proposed a comprehensive CNN (Convolutional Neural Networks) classification…
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Literature review on environmental aspects of ESG performance in Vietnam's cement industry
This article examined the pivotal role of environmental factors within the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) framework in shaping the development of Vietnam's cement industry. It highlights how sustainability drivers influence environmental management practices and overall sectoral…
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Salinity forecasting in Chao Phraya River using XGBoost with missing data handling
Machine learning models for water quality prediction often encounter challenges due to incomplete datasets resulting from issues such as sensor failures or data transmission errors. However, XGBoost can learn from incomplete data and make predictions even when some input values are missing, without…
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Decoding the psychological, behavioral, and environmental drivers of farmers' willingness to participate in rural household waste source separation: A SEM analysis of policy influence, attitudinal changes, and perceived risks
PurposeOur purpose of this study is to construct a 'psychological-behavioral-environmental' analytical framework to explore the influencing mechanism of farmers' participation in waste classification.MethodsAn empirical analysis was conducted through questionnaires and structural equation modeling…
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Improving potential evapotranspiration prediction accuracy using advanced machine learning models: a case study in Ahvaz, Iran
Accurate forecasting of daily potential evapotranspiration (ETo) is vital for efficient irrigation scheduling, sustainable water resource management, and optimal crop yield, especially in arid regions. In this study, we present a novel, large-scale comparison of three advanced machine learning…