Ecological Impacts of Urbanization on Native Plant Species in Coastal Regions

, Pedro Becker, Pedro Brown, Lei Anderson

Urbanization is an ongoing global phenomenon that significantly alters natural habitats and ecosystems. This research examines the effects of urban expansion on native plant species in coastal regions...

Robust QSRR Models Development in Capacity Factor of Nanoparticle Compounds Based on Genetic Algorithm Optimization

Masashi Torres, Aisha Schulz, Aisha Schulz

Department of Chemical Engineering, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan

Keywords: QSRR; Nanoparticles; Genetic Algorithm; PLS; Artificial Neural Network; Capacity Factor

Genetic algorithm and partial least square (GA-PLS), kernel PLS (GA-KPLS) and Levenberg-Marquardt artificial neural network (L-M ANN) techniques were used to investigate the correlation between capaci...

Formation and Characterization of Orange Peel Oil Microemulsion Using Various Surfactants

Emma Suzuki, Satoshi Schneider, Satoshi Schneider

Department of Chemical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Keywords: Microemulsion; Orange Peel Oil; Surfactants; Cosurfactants; Encapsulation; Lecithin

Microemulsification of orange peel oil (OPO) with different surfactants (T20, T60, T80 and lecithin) and cosurfactants (ethanol, propanol and butanol) to encapsulate OPO were studied in 1:1 surfactant...

The Effect of MRET Noise Field Generator on SAR Values of RF Phones

Yong Martin, Ivan Zhao, Daniel Wilson, Ivan Zhao, Daniel Wilson

Department of Electrical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan

Keywords: MRET Noise Field; SAR Values; RF Radiation; Mobile Phones; Electromagnetic Fields; Health Effects

This article is related to the experimental data regarding the ability of MRET Noise Field Generator (MRET NFG) placed at the distance of 7 feet from 'phantom head' exposed to RF phones radiation to r...

Some Aspects of Computational Modelling for Anthropometric and Physiologic Characteristics of Sportswomen

Pedro Tanaka, Bjorn Anderson, Ming Sánchez, Rafael Wagner, Bjorn Anderson, Ming Sánchez, Rafael Wagner

Department of Kinesiology, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

The present work demonstrates a dynamic and computational modeling approach for the analysis of athletes' anthropometric data. This study focuses on improved modeling techniques based on specific meas...

The Role of Mycorrhizal Networks in Enhancing Drought Resilience in Temperate Forest Ecosystems

Dr. Emily Zhang, Dr. Miguel Fernandes, Prof. Akira Tanaka, Heinrich Rudenko, Oleksandr Martin

Department of Environmental Science, University of California, Berkeley, USA; Institute of Forest Biodiversity, University of Lisbon, Portugal; Department of Ecology, University of Tokyo, Japan

Keywords: Mycorrhizal Networks; Drought Resilience; Temperate Forests; Ecosystem Health; Climate Change

This study explores the significance of mycorrhizal networks in improving drought resilience among temperate forest ecosystems. By analyzing soil samples and plant health indicators across different f...

Impact of Urban Green Spaces on Biodiversity and Human Well-Being: A Case Study

Dr. Mei Ling Chen, Prof. Rajesh Kumar, Dr. Fatima Al-Mansouri, Sven González

Department of Environmental Science, National University of Singapore; Department of Botany, University of Delhi, India; Department of Ecology, Doha Institute for Environmental Studies, Qatar

Keywords: Urban Ecology; Biodiversity; Ecosystem Services; Public Health; Green Space Management

Urban green spaces play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and enhancing human well-being in densely populated cities. This study examines the ecological and social benefits of urban parks in ...

EPIDEMIOLOGY OF HUMAN LEPTOSPIROSIS IN COLOMBIA

Valentina Mass- Martinez

Department of Epidemiology, Harvard University, Boston, USA

Keywords: Leptospirosis, Zoonosis, Reservoirs, Bacteria

Leptospirosis is an emerging acute zoonotic infection caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira, with a high prevalence in tropical and subtropical countries. According to the Ministry of Public He...