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Hybrid particle swarm optimization algorithm for solving the clustered vehicle routing problem
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)This paper considers a variant of the classical capacitated vehicle routing problem called clustered vehicle routing problem (CluVRP). In CluVRP, customers are grouped into different clusters. A vehicle visiting a cluster ... -
Distribution-service network design: An agent-based approach
( Elsevier , 2014 , Conference Paper)Decisions to locate facilities within product-service network should satisfy all stakeholders' objective in supply chains. To provide solutions for such strategic decisions, many method and approaches have been applied ... -
Robust metaheuristics for scheduling cellular flowshop with family sequence-dependent setup times
( Elsevier , 2014 , Conference Paper)In manufacturing systems, minimization of the total flow time has a great impact on the production time, the productivity and the profitability of a firm. This paper considers a cellular flowshop scheduling problem with ... -
New genetic insights into improving barley cope with salt stress via regulating mineral accumulation, cellular ion homeostasis, and membrane trafficking
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Plant biologists aim for the genetic improvement of barley adaptation to salinity stress. This study was designed to explore the natural variation of responsive physiological and agronomic traits in a diverse spring barley ... -
Nutritional Genomic Approach for Improving Grain Protein Content in Wheat
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Grain protein content (GPC) is a key aspect of grain quality, a major determinant of the flour functional properties and grain nutritional value of bread wheat. Exploiting diverse germplasms to identify genes for improving ... -
Synthesis of tapioca starch/palm oil encapsulated urea-impregnated biochar derived from peppercorn waste as a sustainable controlled-release fertilizer
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)Nutrient leaching and volatilization cause environmental pollution, thus the pursuit of developing controlled-release fertilizer formulation is necessary. Biochar-based fertilizer exhibits slow-release characteristic, ... -
Co-hydrothermal carbonization of styrofoam and sawdust: fuel properties evaluation and effect of water recirculation on hydrochar properties
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)The goal of this research was to create a co-hydrochar (Co-HC) from styrofoam (SF) and sawdust (SD) using a co-hydrothermal carbonization (co-HTC) method and to investigate the physicochemical features of co-hydrochar. At ... -
Co-pyrolysis characteristic of sugarcane waste with polyethylene terephthalate: thermal decomposition, product distribution, synergistic effect, and kinetics analysis
( Springer , 2024 , Article)This work has focused on the co-pyrolysis of sugarcane waste (SW) with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to gain insight on its thermal decomposition, product distribution, kinetics, and synergistic effect. SW and PET were ... -
A REVIEW OF THE CURRENT TREND IN THE SYNTHESIS OF NITROGEN-RICH FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS FOR CARBON DIOXIDE ADSORPTION
( Malaysian Society of Analytical Sciences , 2024 , Article)The consumption of fossil fuels (oil, coal, and natural gas) has increased due to the increasing demand for energy from various industries. The International Energy Agency, in its World Energy Outlook 2022, has noted a ... -
Recent progress on tobacco wastes–derived adsorbents for the remediation of aquatic pollutants: A review
( Academic Press Inc. , 2024 , Article)Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) is a significant crop widely planted worldwide. Its leaves have a special economical value as raw materials for the cigarette industry. During tobacco harvesting and cigarette production, a ... -
A review on recent developments and future prospects in the treatment of oily petroleum refinery wastewater by adsorption
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Other)A vital by-product of the petroleum industry, oily wastewater, presents a serious environmental problem owing to its complex composition and considerable volume. This includes a wide range of contaminants, such as oil, ... -
Unraveling the role of nanoparticles in improving plant resilience under environmental stress condition
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Background: As the world grapples with increasing agricultural demands and unpredictable environmental stressors, there is a pressing need to improve plant resilience. Therefore, understanding the pioneering role of ... -
The Effect of Foreign Language Reading Anxiety on Jordanian EFL Teachers' Orientation and Strategy Use
( دار نشر جامعة قطر , 2024 , Article)Using the Foreign Language Reading Anxiety Scale (FLRAS), this study explores the core determinants of reading anxiety among Jordanian EFL teachers. It investigates the correlation between anxiety factors and strategy ... -
فاعلية برنامج إرشادي لتنمية المهارات التعبيرية والتفاعُل الاجتماعي لدى أطفالِ ما قَبل المدرَسة
( Qatar University Press , 2024 , Article)هدفت الدراسةُ إلى الكشف عن فاعلية برنامج إرشادي في تنمية المهارات التعبيرية والتفاعل الاجتماعي لدى عينة من أطفال ما قبل المدرسة، وتحدَّدت خمسُ مهارات لتنميتها، هي: المهارات التعبيرية اللغوية، وتكوين الصداقات، والتعبير عن ... -
Editorial notes for the ESPR special issue on Green technology and Industrial Revolution 4.0 for a greener future
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Identifying genomic regions determining shoot and root traits related to nitrogen uptake efficiency in a multiparent advanced generation intercross (MAGIC) winter wheat population in a high-throughput phenotyping facility
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)In the context of a continuously increasing human population that needs to be fed, with environmental protection in mind, nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) improvement is becoming very important. To understand the natural ... -
The Potential of Biochar Application to Enhance Soil Quality, Yield, and Growth of Wheat and Barley Under Rainfed Conditions
( Springer Link , 2023 , Article)Biochar (BC) is a carbon-rich product obtained by heating biomass in a closed system with a finite amount of oxygen. BC has gained significant attention in agriculture as a soil amendment. This study investigated the effect ... -
Wheat Grains as a Sustainable Source of Protein for Health
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Protein deficiency is recognized among the major global health issues with an underestimation of its importance. Genetic biofortification is a cost-effective and sustainable strategy to overcome global protein malnutrition. ... -
Dynamic simulation of lead(II) metal adsorption from water on activated carbons in a packed-bed column
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)In this work, lead(II) adsorption on activated carbons, tire-derived activated carbon (TAC), and commercial activated carbon (CAC), in a packed-bed column, was simulated using the Aspen Adsorption® V11 flowsheet simulator. ... -
Black cumin meal (Nigella sativa) as an alternative feed resource during the suckling period of Awassi ewes: Assessments of performance and health
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)This study was designed to investigate the effectiveness of different Black cumin meal (BCM) dietary treatments during the suckling period on lactating performance and health of multiparous Awassi ewes. We randomly allocated ...