Language-Related Brain Potential Maps for Semantic Perception of Consonants in Consonant-Vowel (CV) Syllables with Consonant vs. Noncluster Initial Consonants

William Wilson, Andreas Johnson, Takashi Moreau

Faculty of Medicine, Mahasarakham University, Thailand

Keywords: Brain Potentials; Semantic Processing; Language; EEG; Neurolinguistics; Cognition

Mismatch negativity (MMN) was used to investigate the processing of cluster and noncluster initial consonants in consonant-vowel syllables in the human brain. The MMN was elicited by either syllable w...

Preconcentration of Pb(II) by Schiff Base-Chitosan-Grafted Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes Adsorbed on Surfactant Coated C18 before Determination by FAAS

Hans Johansson, Yuriy Johnson, Daniel Becker, Yuriy Johnson, Daniel Becker

Department of Chemistry, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden

Keywords: Lead Preconcentration; Schiff Base; Chitosan; Carbon Nanotubes; Analytical Chemistry; Heavy Metals

A simple, highly sensitive, accurate and selective method for determination of trace amounts of Pb(II) in water samples is presented. A novel Schiff base-chitosan-grafted multiwalled carbon nanotubes ...

The Impact of Urban Green Spaces on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: A Comparative Study

Amina Hassan, Yuki Nakamura, David Ochieng, Wei Laurent, Bjorn Polishchuk

Department of Environmental Science, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya; Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan; School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK

Keywords: Urban Green Spaces, Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services, Urban Ecology, Green Infrastructure

Urban green spaces are vital components of city landscapes, offering numerous benefits such as biodiversity enhancement, climate regulation, and recreational opportunities. This study investigates the...

Impact of Urban Green Spaces on Biodiversity in Metropolitan Areas: A Case Study of Paris

, Philippe Kovalenko

Keywords: Urban Biodiversity; Green Spaces; Ecosystem Services; Urban Ecology; Conservation Planning

Urban green spaces play a crucial role in enhancing biodiversity within city landscapes. This study examines the biodiversity present in various green spaces across Paris, highlighting the importance ...

Physical Consideration of the Water Filtration in Choghazanbil Ziggurat

Pablo Brown, Xin Zhou, Philippe Wilson, Victoria Wu, Xin Zhou, Philippe Wilson, Victoria Wu

Department of Civil Engineering, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom

Keywords: Water Filtration; Choghazanbil; Ziggurat; Historical Engineering; Ancient Technology; Iran

The present study basically deals with the construction of the small pond in particular and the water filtration in general in Choghazanbil which is considered the valuable memorial of Ilam civilizati...

Diversity and Growth Patterns of Alpine Flora in Response to Climate Change

, Wei Hernández, Fatou Torres

Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

This study examines the impact of climate change on the diversity and growth patterns of alpine flora in the European Alps. By analyzing temperature and precipitation data alongside plant phenology, w...

Impact of Climate Change on Alpine Flora Diversity in the European Alps

Dr. Mei-Ling Chen, Dr. Johannes Fischer, Dr. Alicia Santos, Dr. Fatima Al-Mansouri, Marc Lysenko, Kazuki Romano, Elena Colombo

Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria

Keywords: Climate Change; Alpine Flora; Biodiversity; European Alps; Conservation; Plant Ecology

This study investigates the effects of climate change on the diversity of alpine flora in the European Alps. Over the past two decades, data was collected from various altitudes and regions, analyzing...

Space Farming: A Noval Approach for Transforming Agriculture

Nikhil Thakur1, Kiran Kour1, Mahital Jamwal1, Parshant Bakshi1,Muzzafar Mir1,Tamanna Sharma2*, Reetika Sharma1,Sumit Bura1, Shalini Devi1, Ashima Chaudhary1, Simran Hans1 and Maanik1

Department of Agricultural Sciences, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu, India

Keywords: Space Farming; Space Colonization; Agriculture; Controlled Environment; Extraterrestrial; Food Production

Space colonisation will depend on our capacity to sustain a crew\'s metabolic demands (food, water, and oxygen) on a regular basis with little to no replenishment from Earth. Plant crops are cultivate...

Effect of contamination with provisional cement on the bond strength of self-adhesive luting cement: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Alireza Boruziniat, Alireza Sarraf Shirazi, Sara Majidinia, Hoda Farzaneh, Navid Kerayechian, Farzaneh Ahrari

Department of Operative Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA

Keywords: Provisional Cement; Bond Strength; Eugenol; Self-Adhesive Cement; Dental Materials; Contamination

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the impact of contamination with eugenol-containing or eugenol-free temporary cement on the bond strength of self-adhesive resin cement. A comp...

Electrochemical analysis of the effect of copper tailings on mortars

Carlos Sepulveda-Vasquez, Nicolas Carrasco-Astudillo, Lisa Munoz, Carolina Guerra, Mamie Sancy

Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica y Metalúrgica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, 7820436, Chile.

Keywords: Copper Tailings; Mortars; Electrochemical Analysis; Sustainability; Construction; Mining Waste

The motivation of this study is to promote sustainability in the construction and mining industries from a research perspective, considering the CO2 emissions associated with cement production and the...