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Sustainable Laboratory Practices and Their Impact on Reducing Environmental Footprints in Research Centers and Institutions
This summary was written by Hamed Kioumarsi, a member of the Springer Nature editorial board; Marissa El Hajje, a UN Fellow; Marzieh Alidoust, an agricultural scientist; and Joselyn Ezekiel Mirashi, a Youth Leader with WaterAid.
Tripartite Analysis of Effect of Climate Change in Nigeria
The heatwave in major cities or regions of Nigeria raises a critical question: Is climate change real or a mirage?
Socioeconomic, environmental and security effect of climate change in Nigeria is the central theme of this article. It builds on reports from major climate conferences in Nigeria.
To Publish or Not to Publish: A Researchers’ Dilemma
In academia, publishing is often considered one of the key performance indicators of one’s engagement or progress. “Publish or perish” is a phrase that echoes through the quiet corners of a scientist’s mind. Yet, behind every publication lies a deeper question: Should everything be published?
Effectiveness of Laser Shock Peening in Post-processing Additive Manufactured metal components
Additive Manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, has revolutionized the production of complex metal components across aerospace, biomedical, and automotive industries.