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View article: <b>Comparison of Bone Graft with Plate vs Zero-Profile PEEK Cage for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion</b>
<b>Comparison of Bone Graft with Plate vs Zero-Profile PEEK Cage for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion</b> Open
Background: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a widely used procedure for cervical disc disease, employing either bone graft with anterior plating or zero-profile PEEK cages. While both approaches aim to achieve spinal stab…
View article: Assessing the ability of advanced pre-treatment to reduce disinfection by-product formation and finished water toxicity
Assessing the ability of advanced pre-treatment to reduce disinfection by-product formation and finished water toxicity Open
The formation of disinfection by-products (DBPs) following chemical disinfection is a major concern for water utilities, with factors such as climate change and altered land use likely to exacerbate the problem. Advanced pre-treatment proc…
View article: Impact of long-term and short-term magnesium hydroxide dosing on transformation of chemical biomarkers in the sewer systems
Impact of long-term and short-term magnesium hydroxide dosing on transformation of chemical biomarkers in the sewer systems Open
Magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)₂) dosing is widely applied for sewer odour control. However, its impact on the fate of biomarkers used for wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) has been overlooked. This study investigated the long-term and short…
View article: Organic micropollutant removal in stormwater: a review of treatment performance
Organic micropollutant removal in stormwater: a review of treatment performance Open
Stormwater runoff is increasingly recognized as an alternative water resource, but organic micropollutant (OMP) contamination poses challenges to its safe harvesting.
View article: Biotransformation of 6:2/4:2 fluorotelomer alcohols by Dietzia aurantiaca J3: Enzymes and proteomics
Biotransformation of 6:2/4:2 fluorotelomer alcohols by Dietzia aurantiaca J3: Enzymes and proteomics Open
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are recalcitrant synthetic organohalides known to negatively impact human health. Short-chain fluorotelomer alcohols are considered the precursor of various perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs) in th…
View article: The Integration of Renewable Energy Sources into Mechanical Systems, Focusing on Efficiency and Reliability - A Case Study
The Integration of Renewable Energy Sources into Mechanical Systems, Focusing on Efficiency and Reliability - A Case Study Open
The main objective of this review to analyze the efficiency and reliability of renewable energy technologies when integrated into mechanical infrastructure. The concerns of energy sustainability and environmental impact can be effectively …
View article: Review of trace organic chemicals in urban stormwater: Concentrations, distributions, risks, and drivers
Review of trace organic chemicals in urban stormwater: Concentrations, distributions, risks, and drivers Open
Urban stormwater, increasingly seen as a potential water resource for cities and towns, contains various trace organic chemicals (TrOCs). This study, conducted through a comprehensive literature review of 116 publications, provides a detai…
View article: Predicting recreational water quality and public health safety in urban estuaries using Bayesian Networks
Predicting recreational water quality and public health safety in urban estuaries using Bayesian Networks Open
To support the reactivation of urban rivers and estuaries for bathing while ensuring public safety, it is critical to have access to real-time information on microbial water quality and associated health risks. Predictive modelling can pro…
View article: Occurrence, fate, and remediation for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in sewage sludge: A comprehensive review
Occurrence, fate, and remediation for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in sewage sludge: A comprehensive review Open
Addressing per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination is an urgent environmental concern. While most research has focused on PFAS contamination in water matrices, comparatively little attention has been given to sludge, a sign…
View article: Quality and risk management frameworks for biosolids: An assessment of current international practice
Quality and risk management frameworks for biosolids: An assessment of current international practice Open
Biosolids, a product of wastewater treatment, provide a valuable resource, but to optimize the use of this resource it is necessary to manage risks posed to public health and the environment. Key requirements include identifying contaminan…
View article: Predicting the concentration range of trace organic contaminants in recycled water using supervised classification
Predicting the concentration range of trace organic contaminants in recycled water using supervised classification Open
Trace Organic Contaminants (TrOCs) have evidence for many health and environmental issues. Frequent monitoring of TrOC concentration is a time-consuming and costly process, which cannot be achieved easily. Identifying surrogate markers for…
View article: Warragamba inflow data, predictors and code
Warragamba inflow data, predictors and code Open
This repository contains data and code used for the analyses presented in Devanand et al. (2023) Can climate knowledge enable Warragamba Dam, Sydney, Australia to be used to manage flood risk?, 10.1088/1748-9326/ad0afb. The csv files conta…
View article: Warragamba inflow data, predictors and code
Warragamba inflow data, predictors and code Open
This repository contains data and code used for the analyses presented in Devanand et al. (2023) Can climate knowledge enable Warragamba Dam, Sydney, Australia to be used to manage flood risk?, 10.1088/1748-9326/ad0afb. The csv files conta…
View article: Can climate knowledge enable Warragamba Dam, Sydney, Australia to be used to manage flood risk?
Can climate knowledge enable Warragamba Dam, Sydney, Australia to be used to manage flood risk? Open
Dams that serve a dual purpose of water supply and flood mitigation operate to maintain a defined full supply level of water that balances the two conflicting requirements. To optimize the use of available storage space, the full supply le…
View article: Wastewater-based epidemiology predicts COVID-19-induced weekly new hospital admissions in over 150 USA counties
Wastewater-based epidemiology predicts COVID-19-induced weekly new hospital admissions in over 150 USA counties Open
Although the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) emergency status is easing, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect healthcare systems globally. It is crucial to have a reliable and population-wide prediction tool for estimating COVID-19-ind…
View article: Comparison of UV‐Cl and UV‐H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> advanced oxidation processes in the degradation of contaminants from water and wastewater: A review
Comparison of UV‐Cl and UV‐H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> advanced oxidation processes in the degradation of contaminants from water and wastewater: A review Open
Applications of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) in water and wastewater treatment have been the subject of growing interest throughout the last decade. Although UV/hydrogen peroxide (UV‐H 2 O 2 ) is the most established technology amon…
View article: Wastewater-based monitoring reveals geospatial-temporal trends for antibiotic-resistant pathogens in a large urban community
Wastewater-based monitoring reveals geospatial-temporal trends for antibiotic-resistant pathogens in a large urban community Open
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the top ten global health threats, and current surveillance programs rarely monitor it outside healthcare settings. This limits our ability to understand and manage the spread of AMR. Wastewater tes…
View article: Social production of ignorance – the role for geoscientists in addressing “undone science”
Social production of ignorance – the role for geoscientists in addressing “undone science” Open
In this presentation we discuss the role of geoscientists and engineers in advocating for improved civic science that can minimise the impacts of industrial and mining activities on the environment and downstream communities, with a partic…
View article: Wastewater-based epidemiology predicts COVID-19-induced hospital and ICU admission numbers in over 100 USA counties
Wastewater-based epidemiology predicts COVID-19-induced hospital and ICU admission numbers in over 100 USA counties Open
With the ease of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) emergency status globally, a population-wide low-cost prediction for COVID-19-induced hospitalization and intensive care unit (ICU) admission numbers is essential for healthcare systems. For …
View article: Investigating machine learning models to predict microbial activity during ozonation–biofiltration
Investigating machine learning models to predict microbial activity during ozonation–biofiltration Open
Continuous online monitoring of water treatment process performance is an essential step in ensuring reliable water quality outcomes.
View article: Chiral Inversion of 2-Arylpropionic Acid Enantiomers under Anaerobic Conditions
Chiral Inversion of 2-Arylpropionic Acid Enantiomers under Anaerobic Conditions Open
This work examined the chiral inversion of 2-arylpropionic acids (2-APAs) under anaerobic conditions and the associated microbial community. The anaerobic condition was simulated by two identical anaerobic digesters. Each digester was fed …