Abstract This study evaluated the effects of vegetation and internal water storage (IWS) on evapotranspiration (ET), hydrologic performance, and water quality in bioretention mesocosms. Twelve mesocosms were configured as planted/free-drainage (PF), planted/IWS (PI), unplanted/free-drainage (UF), and …

E-commerce is transforming urban freight systems and creating challenges for last-mile delivery due to fragmented demand, high stop density, and diverse delivery models. This study examines last-mile e-commerce delivery in five cities, primarily focusing on parcel deliveries, and analyzes how the state …

The individual variation in depositing DNA traces, historically termed “shedder status,” represents a critical variable in forensic activity level evaluations. However, the integration of this concept into casework is currently hindered by inconsistent terminology, a lack of standardized definitions, …

Determining the time of death is a critical factor in forensic death investigations. Currently, the most widely used method is rectal temperature measurement. However, there are many, often unknown, factors influencing the results of this method and furthermore it has the limitation that it can only …

Background: The number of older patients undergoing cardiac surgery is increasing, and a substantial proportion of these patients are frail. Frailty is associated with increased mortality, psychological complications, functional decline, and reduced health-related quality of life, complicating treatment …

The Vietnam Mekong Delta (VMD) is an essential region providing food security. According to The World Bank (2024), the Mekong Delta is the Vietnamese centre of rice production, with 50% of the country’s rice production and 90% of exports. Besides its agricultural activity, VMD is also an important aquacultural …

The proposed research examines the international practicality of a large industrial production hall which is under development by GBS Plovdiv AD in Industrial Park Shumen, Bulgaria. The main goal is to evaluate whether the current technical design may be applied in different European regulatory and environmental …

The wedding industry in Vietnam is undergoing significant changes due to globalization, social media, and international wedding trends. Meanwhile, traditional cultural values ​​and family expectations continue to play a crucial role in the decision-making process of young couples. This study aims to …

With a growing world population and simultaneously degrading ecosystems due to unsustainable agricultural practices, and due to a limited available space and resources, sustainable food sources are increasing in demand. Seaweed has emerged as a promising nutritious and protein rich alternative of low …

In conclusion, the research objective was met. The objective was to identify and structure the key factors and value creation mechanisms that shape the prospects for financial sustainability of NbS interventions, or projects with a central NbS component, in order to support the assessment of what makes …