Investigating the Impact of Ecosystem Memory on Biodiversity Resilience

Li Wei, Amina Patel, Carlos Hernandez, Andrea Esposito, Maria Kato

Department of Environmental Science, University of Beijing, Beijing, China; Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya; Department of Botany, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Keywords: Ecosystem Memory, Biodiversity, Resilience, Environmental Stressors, Conservation Strategies

This study explores the influence of ecosystem memory on the resilience of biodiversity in rapidly changing environments. By employing a longitudinal study design, we assessed various ecosystems acros...

Neural Network Nonlinear Modeling for Hydrogen Production Using Anaerobic Fermentation

, Erik Taylor

The potential of utilizing an artificial neural network (ANN) model approach to simulate and predict hydrogen yield in a batch model using Clostridium saccharoperbutylacetonicum N1-4 (ATCC 13564) was ...

The Role of Mycorrhizal Networks in Enhancing Forest Resilience to Climate Change

, Xin Traore, Hans Marino

Department of Environmental Science, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

This study explores the critical role of mycorrhizal networks in enhancing forest ecosystems' resilience to climate change. Mycorrhizal fungi form symbiotic associations with plant roots, facilitating...

Biodiversity Assessment in Urban Green Spaces: A Comparative Study

Hiroshi Tanaka, Maria Fernandez, Ahmed Elmasry, Nicolas Bianchi, Wei Tkachenko

Department of Environmental Science, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan; Department of Ecology, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Institute of Environmental Studies, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

Keywords: Biodiversity, Urban Ecology, Green Spaces, Remote Sensing, Sustainable Development

This study examines the biodiversity present in urban green spaces across three major cities: London, Tokyo, and São Paulo. By employing a combination of field surveys and remote sensing techniques, ...

Designing a 64-point FFT/IFFT processor for implementation of OFDM in high speed WLAN applications

Philippe Becker, Pablo Torres, Chidi Rodríguez, Chidi Tkachenko

Department of Electrical Engineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Lausanne, Switzerland

Keywords: FFT/IFFT Processor; 64-Point; OFDM; Digital Signal Processing; Wireless Communication

In this report a methodology is presented for design of a special 32-bit 64-point processor to implement the OFDM in local wireless networks with IEEE standard 800.11a. In this FFT/IFFT, instead of di...

The Role of Mycorrhizal Networks in Enhancing Plant Resilience to Climate Change

, Ingrid Hoffmann, José Zhou, Vasyl Taylor

Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Kyoto, Japan; School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Queensland, Australia; Department of Botany, University of Lisbon, Portugal; Institute of Ecology, University of Delhi, India

Keywords: mycorrhizal networks, plant resilience, climate change, symbiosis, ecosystem stability

This study investigates the significance of mycorrhizal networks in bolstering plant resilience in the face of climate change. Mycorrhizal fungi form symbiotic relationships with plant roots, facilita...

Impacts of Climate Change on Plant Phenology in Mediterranean Ecosystems

Carlos Mendoza, Yuki Tanaka, Fatima El-Rashidi, Lila Novak, Victoria Schmidt, Ming Pérez, Aisha Takahashi

Department of Environmental Science, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

Keywords: Climate Change; Plant Phenology; Mediterranean Ecosystems; Satellite Imagery; Biodiversity Conservation

This study explores the effects of climate change on plant phenology within Mediterranean ecosystems, focusing on shifts in flowering and fruiting times. Utilizing satellite imagery and ground-based o...

Phonological Fossilization in the Prosess of Mandarin Native Speakers Learning Indonesian as a Second Language

Qin Weifen

Department of Linguistics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China

Keywords: Phonological Fossilization; Mandarin; Second Language Acquisition; Chinese Learning; Pronunciation

Phonological fossilization, particularly in terms of pronunciation, presents a significant obstacle for second language learners in further advancing their language proficiency. Therefore, this study,...