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RELX Environmental Challenge 2024 Shortlist Announced

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The RELX Environmental Challenge 2024 shortlist has been announced and features four innovative projects that provide sustainable access to safe water and improved sanitation. 

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Elsevier introduces SDGs on Scopus' Author profiles

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SDGs have been added on Scopus' author profile pages, appearing under the rebranded “Impact” section.

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Wastewater treatment using Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs)

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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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In the Age of AI: Highlights from RELX SDG Inspiration Day 2024

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More than 1100 people came together virtually on 18 June 2024 for the tenth edition of the RELX SDG Inspiration Day: "In the Age of AI: Information to Advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)." The annual online event brings together thought leaders, corporate representatives, students, investors, governments, and NGOs to explore pressing issues, gain practical insight, and inspire action on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Artificial Intelligence; health technology; Technology; Multi-stakeholder partnerships, Global

RELX SDG Customer Awards 2024

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Recognising our customers' exceptional work to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Sustainable Business Practices; Sustainable Development; Sustainable consumption and production, Global

A Pythagorean language neutrosophic set method for the evaluation of water pollution control technology in pulp and paper industry

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Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Volume 133, July 2024
With evident relevance to SDG 6, the research explores a water pollution control technology evaluation model based on the Pythagorean language neutrosophic set (PLNS) in the context of the pulp and paper industry. The authors' model aims to assist in the choice of appropriate water pollution control technology for those working within the paper industry. It is tested in an example based in China.
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Preparing schools for future pandemics: Insights on water, sanitation and hygiene solutions from the Brazilian school reopening policies

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International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, Volume 257, April 2024
It is important to have scientifically analyzed data to support the policy direction for children's schools, as they are a vulnerable group when it comes to emerging infectious diseases. [hotspot – schools]
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Water and sanitation; Health and wellbeing, Europe

Social barriers to safe sanitation access among housed populations in the United States: A systematic review

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International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, Volume 257, April 2024
The article emphasizes the importance of providing training and supporting resources alongside open science initiatives to enhance accessibility and reduce barriers in the field. It suggests that these educational resources should be customized to cater to diverse user profiles, including neuroscientists, computational scientists, and educators.
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Water and sanitation; Education; Health and population, North America

Modeling the effects of artificial intelligence (AI)-based innovation on sustainable development goals (SDGs): Applying a system dynamics perspective in a cross-country setting

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Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Volume 201, April 2024
The study forecasts AI-based innovation's impact on SDGs in 22 countries from 2022 to 2030 using System Dynamics Modeling. In most of the 22 countries studied, AI-based innovation positively affects SDGs 1, 3, and 5. For half of the countries studied, AI-based innovation positively influences SDGs 2, 4, 6–8, 11, 13, and 16–17. AI-based innovation does not positively influence SDGs 10, 12, 14–15 for most countries studied.
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Organic Pollutant Exposure and CKD: A Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort Pilot Study

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Kidney Medicine, Volume 6, March 2024
This study aimed to assess the effect of exposure to organic pollutants in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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