Study of Damage Phenomenon in Laminates and the Effects of Layer Arrangement

Takashi Moore, Yong Ferrari, Kofi Karlsson, Yong Ferrari, Kofi Karlsson

Department of Aerospace Engineering, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan

Keywords: Composite Materials, Laminates, Damage Phenomenon, Layer Arrangement, Structural Analysis, Safety Coefficients

Due to the inadequacy of the analysis methods of composites, designers have had to take into account relatively high safety coefficients in designing composites. Consequently, most structures made of ...

Impact of Urbanization on Biodiversity: A Study on Invasive Plant Species in Metropolitan Areas

Mei-Ling Zhang, Carlos Andrés, Fatima El-Khoury, Dimitri Petrov, John Pérez, Philippe Kovalenko, Chen Gustafsson

Department of Environmental Science, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Keywords: Urbanization, Biodiversity, Invasive Species, Metropolitan Areas, Conservation, Ecosystems

This study investigates the effects of urbanization on plant biodiversity, focusing specifically on the proliferation of invasive plant species within metropolitan environments. A comprehensive survey...

Impact of Urban Green Spaces on Biodiversity and Human Well-being

, Ivan Savchenko

Keywords: Urban Green Spaces, Biodiversity, Human Well-being, Ecological Sustainability

This study examines the role of urban green spaces in enhancing biodiversity and promoting human well-being. By analyzing various urban parks across different cities, we assess the diversity of plant ...

Assessment of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Tropical Forests Using Remote Sensing and Field Surveys

, Lei Romano

Keywords: Tropical Forests, Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services, Remote Sensing, Conservation

Tropical forests are vital for maintaining global biodiversity and providing ecosystem services. This study evaluates the diversity of flora and the provision of ecosystem services in tropical forests...

Modelling for Environmental Impact Assessment of Oil Refineries

Nicolas Romano, Magnus Watanabe, Ingrid Shevchenko, Magnus Watanabe, Ingrid Shevchenko

Department of Environmental Science, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Keywords: Modelling, Environmental Impact Assessment, Oil Refineries, Analytical Hierarchy Process, Sustainable Development

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) consists of a large volume of quantitative and qualitative information that traditional methods struggle to present effectively. EIA is a crucial criterion for su...

Studies on Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Purified Sulforaphane from Brassica oleracea var. rubra

Lei Melnyk, José Bondarenko, Roberto Svensson, Luca Tkachenko, José Bondarenko, Roberto Svensson, Luca Tkachenko

Department of Food Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

Keywords: antioxidant activities, antimicrobial activities, purified sulforaphane, Brassica oleracea var. rubra

Sulforaphane (SFN), an isothiocyanate found in red cabbage, possesses anticancer, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities. The objective of the study was to examine the antioxidant activity of purif...

In-vitro Mesenchymal Stem Cells Differentiation into Hepatocyte-like Cells in the Presence and Absence of a 3D Microenvironment

Antonio Lefebvre, David Torres, David Torres

Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Keywords: Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Differentiation, Hepatocyte-like Cells, 3D Microenvironment

Objectives: Our study aimed to select the optimal growth factor cocktail for the differentiation of MSCs into hepatocyte-like cells (HLCs) in the absence and presence of a 3D microenvironment. Methods...

Barriers to Effective Supply Chain Management Service Quality: The Case of a Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality

Elsie Mbua Eposi

Supply Chain Management; Municipal SCM Service Delivery; Barriers; Municipality Managers

Keywords: Supply Chain Management; Municipal SCM Service Delivery; Barriers; Municipality Managers

Effective supply chain management (SCM) is essential for municipalities to provide quality services to residents, foster economic development, and improve the overall quality of life. However, munic...