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The Heat is On – At Some Workplaces: Evidence from Incident-Level Hungarian Work Accident Register DO NOT DISTRIBUTE - PRELIMINARY

This study utilizes Hungarian incident-level data to demonstrate that rising temperatures significantly increase workplace accident risks, particularly for temporary and part-time workers in diverse sectors beyond traditional outdoor industries, while also revealing a cumulative effect of heat fatigue over the course of a shift.

Szilard Erhart, Balint Menyhert, Caterina Rho2026-09-07
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Waste Composition Analysis and Recycling Opportunities for Sustainable Resource Management in Bahawalpur City Pakistan

This 2025 study analyzes the composition and generation of municipal solid waste in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, to identify recycling opportunities and recommend data-driven strategies—such as source segregation, composting, and biogas production—for transitioning toward a circular economy and reducing landfill dependency.

Noreena ., Naeem Akhtar, Muhammad Aamir Ismail, Hafiz Muhammad Anwar Saleem2026-09-07
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Spatiotemporal Differentiation and Associated Factors of Urban Vitality in a Linear River-Valley City: A Case Study of Central Lanzhou

This study analyzes the spatiotemporal patterns and driving factors of urban vitality in the linear river-valley city of Lanzhou, revealing that while vitality clusters centrally and fluctuates by time, it is primarily driven by transportation and functional facilities rather than proximity to the Yellow River.

Huiyuan Guan, Ze Yang, Xingzhen Zang, De Wang, Minan Yang, Zhaoxuan Wang, Peichen Yang2026-09-07
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Spatiotemporal dynamics of urbanization and landscape anthropization in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, from 2001 to 2024

This study utilizes Landsat imagery and machine learning to analyze Kinshasa's urbanization from 2001 to 2024, revealing a rapid, centrifugal expansion of built-up areas and croplands at the expense of forests and savannahs, which has significantly intensified landscape anthropization and underscores the urgent need for improved urban planning and ecosystem protection.

Kouagou Raoul SAMBIENI, Jean-Pierre Messina Ndzomo, Trésor Mbavumoja Selemani, Lea Mukubu Pika, David PYAME Onyo, Sèdjro (…)2026-09-07
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Hydrological monitoring of springs in a bauxite mining area in the pre-mining situation in the Minas Gerais Forest zone

This study establishes a pre-mining ecohydrological baseline for bauxite deposits in Minas Gerais, revealing that while current soil conditions remain viable, unregulated water withdrawals and a critical inverse relationship between soil mechanical resistance and infiltration capacity pose severe risks to spring flow and water security, necessitating rigorous rehabilitation strategies for future mining operations.

Bruna Queiroz de Souza, Herly Carlos Teixeira Dias, Henrique de Andrade Cenachi, Vicente Paulo Santana Neto, Mônica de A (…)2026-09-07
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Analytical representativeness versus operational viability in blasthole drill cuttings sampling for the cement industry

This study evaluates three blasthole drill cuttings sampling methods in a Uruguayan limestone quarry, finding that while the radial sampler offers the highest analytical accuracy against a full cone control, the single-insertion cylindrical tube provides the best balance of operational viability for continuous cement production.

P Abre, D Cotto, M Lagos, G. Blanco2026-09-07
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Integrated Assessment of Heavy Metal Concentrations and Current Pollution Status: A case study of Nworie River, Southeastern Nigeria

This study evaluates the heavy metal pollution status of Nworie River in Southeastern Nigeria, finding that while most metals are within WHO standards, elevated levels of lead and iron due to dredging activities, combined with high ecological risk factors for mercury, indicate significant adverse pollution requiring immediate monitoring and waste management interventions.

Francis U. Njoku, Chigbo M.U. Ajero, Chidinma A. Ikpeama, John I. Iwunze, Thelma C. Mezieobi2026-09-07
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Occurrence and characterization of microplastics in tilapia (oreochromis niloticus) from Deduru Oya reservoir in Sri Lanka

This study reveals that Nile tilapia from Sri Lanka's Deduru Oya Reservoir are heavily contaminated with microplastics, predominantly polyethylene fibers, which were found in nearly 83% of sampled fish and pose significant ecological and food safety risks.

R M N P Rathnayake, Dulanjalee Madhusha Rajapaksha, Muditha Lakshan Jayasundara, Thiwanka Lakmali Weerakkody, M. Senevir (…)2026-09-07
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Seismic Deformation and Landslide Assessment Using Iterative DInSAR Analysis of the 2022 Mw 6.1 Pasaman Earthquake in Indonesia

This study utilizes an Iterative Observation Differential Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (IO-DInSAR) approach combined with multi-sensor geospatial data to reconstruct the temporal evolution of pre- and post-seismic vertical deformation and landslide activity triggered by the 2022 Mw 6.1 Pasaman earthquake in Indonesia, demonstrating the method's effectiveness for monitoring cascading seismic hazards in tectonically active regions.

Demi Stevany, Masita Dwi Mandini Manessa, Tito Latief Indra2026-09-07