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ISSN 3060-8252 · Islamic Azad University, Tabriz Branch · 54 artikel di indeks
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A comparative analysis of energy performance and architectural design strategies in municipal buildings of Tabriz districts 2 and 9
One of the important factors influencing the energy performance of buildings is the climatic conditions of each region. Comparing buildings in different urban areas can provide valuable insights into the impact of architectural design on energy consumption. Therefore, examining the energy…
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Identification of key drivers affecting urban environmental quality using a foresight approach: A case study of Ardabil City
The aim of this study was to identify the key drivers affecting urban environmental quality in Ardabil using a foresight approach. The research utilized a foresight model based on structural analysis (MICMAC) and multi-criteria decision-making (PROMETHEE). Data were collected through library…
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Waste stream analysis and evaluation of a circular economy approach to industrial waste management: A case study of the Azna Special Economic Zone
While Special Economic Zones (SEZs) drive economic growth, they pose complex environmental challenges by increasing anthropogenic pollutants and industrial waste. This descriptive cross-sectional study aimed to analyze material flows and evaluate industrial waste management in the Azna SEZ…
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AirSat: A web-based tool for exploratory air pollution monitoring in Iran using Sentinel-5P/TROPOMI data
The limited spatial and temporal coverage of ground-based monitoring networks has made satellite observations increasingly important for exploratory air pollution monitoring at the national scale. This study aimed to design and implement AirSat, a bilingual web-based tool for accessing, processing…
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Comparative review of paper recycling in Iran and worldwide: Trends, challenges, opportunities, and sustainable development perspectives
Paper recycling is considered one of the key strategies for sustainable development, playing a significant role in reducing the consumption of natural resources, relieving pressure on forests, saving water and energy, and decreasing environmental pollution. The aim of this study is to review and…
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The role of ecological weed management in reducing environmental pollutions and strengthening self-regulating agricultural systems
The increasing reliance on chemical herbicides over recent decades, although seemingly effective in achieving short-term weed control, has resulted in a wide range of adverse environmental consequences, including soil and water contamination, biodiversity loss, disruption of beneficial soil…
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Identification and analysis of infectious medical waste at Imam Khomeini Hospital, Urmia
Medical waste management, particularly the handling of infectious waste, is a fundamental component of safeguarding public health and mitigating environmental impacts. Given the increasing volume of healthcare activities and the substantial generation of such waste, effective management practices…
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A legal framework for combating climate change in Iran: Commitments to sustainable development and pollution reduction
The failure of the UN’s series of international climate change conferences has contributed to increasing violations of societies’ fundamental rights to a sustainable climate in various parts of the world, particularly in developing countries. Iran has also been affected by the adverse consequences…
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Assessment of pollution levels and sources of heavy metals in dried Kaftar Wetland sediments using quantitative and qualitative indices
The Kaftar Wetland, covering approximately 5,600 km², is located about 180 km north of Fars Province and has completely dried up. The present study evaluated the concentrations of selected heavy metals – cadmium, arsenic, cobalt, lead, chromium, nickel, zinc, and manganese – in sediments of the…
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Feasibility assessment of biodiesel production from Tehran’s urban organic waste using alkaline transesterification
This study investigates the feasibility of biodiesel production from urban wet municipal solid waste in Tehran using an alkaline transesterification process. Waste samples were collected from municipal collection stations, impurities were removed, and samples were analyzed under two conditions…
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Key applications of artificial intelligence in the Iran’s health system: A comprehensive review of benefits, challenges, and sustainable development strategies
Artificial intelligence (AI), recognized as one of the most transformative technologies of the current century, has rapidly permeated medical sciences and public health, giving rise to new paradigms in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and health system management. This analytical review aims to…
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A comprehensive review of the health and environmental impacts of mobile phone masts and mitigation strategies
The rapid expansion of mobile communication technologies has led to the widespread deployment of base stations in urban and rural areas. These infrastructures provide stable wireless connectivity through non-ionizing radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields. This review aims to systematically…
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Simulation of energy consumption in a sports complex in Mashhad using DesignBuilder Software
This study aimed to investigate energy consumption in a sports complex under construction in Mashhad. The research was applied in nature and was conducted using a simulation method in DesignBuilder software. The scenario-building method was used for the simulation, in which two scenarios, namely…
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Hierarchical modeling of traffic noise propagation and attenuation in small urban green spaces in Isfahan
Traffic-related noise pollution in densely populated cities is one of the most significant environmental challenges. Although urban green spaces are widely recognized as natural buffers for mitigating high noise levels, the relative contributions of the factors involved have rarely been…
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Ethical indicators of sustainable urban development from women's perspective: Toward an ideal Islamic city
Sustainable urban development is among the most critical challenges of the 21st century, requiring careful attention to ethical and social dimensions beyond quantitative indicators. Women, constituting half of the urban population and being among the primary users of urban spaces, have distinct…
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Dynamics of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions across climatic regions in Iran: Application of the LEAP model to Gilan, Kerman, and Kurdistan (2021–2040)
This study analyzes the sustainable and optimal use of energy and associated greenhouse gas emissions in three Iranian provinces – Gilan, Kerman, and Kurdistan – over the period 2021–2040. Demographic, economic, and climatic data, including population, household number and size, GDP, and HDD/CDD…
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Health consequences of hard drinking water: A narrative review of scientific evidence and biological mechanisms, with emphasis on the optimal calcium-to-magnesium ratio
This study aimed to review the scientific evidence on the health consequences of hard drinking water and to explain potential biological mechanisms, with a particular emphasis on the optimal calcium-to-magnesium ratio. A non-systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and…
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Toxicity mechanisms of selected heavy metals and their health effects
Industrial activities over the last century have significantly increased human exposure to heavy metals, and the toxicity of these metals represents a major threat to living organisms. Mercury, lead, chromium, cadmium, arsenic, aluminum, and iron are among the most common heavy metals that cause…
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Evaluation, comparison, and analysis of the exhaust pollutant emissions from Peugeot TU5 and XU7 internal combustion engines
Air pollution is one of the most critical environmental crises facing humanity today, with motor vehicles playing a major role. Therefore, assessing the emission levels of air pollutants from vehicles is more important than ever. This study aimed to evaluate the emissions of air pollutants from…
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Pilot design and modeling of the A2O process for cell growth kinetics to increase the efficiency of organic and nutrient removal from Pardis city wastewater
A2O wastewater treatment is actually an upgrade of the activated sludge process with extensive aeration, where two anaerobic and anoxic units are added to remove nitrogen and phosphorus, and the sludge is returned from the settling tank to the anaerobic unit. There is also a return line from the…