Volume 30, Issue 5 — May 2023
Keywords: Urbanization; Plant Biodiversity; Mediterranean Climates; Invasive Species; Sustainable Urban Planning
Urbanization is a major driver of biodiversity loss, particularly affecting plant species in Mediterranean climates. This study examines the ecological impacts of urban expansion on local plant biodiv...
Department of Environmental Science, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Ecology and Environmental Studies, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt; Department of Botany, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Urban green spaces play a pivotal role in maintaining biodiversity within city environments. This study examines the influence of various types of urban green spaces on local biodiversity in Istanbul,...
Department of Electrical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Keywords: LMS Algorithm; Partial Update; Adaptive Filter; Hardware Implementation; Signal Processing
The method of periodic partial updates is evaluated. Cost, performance, portability and physical size considerations compel serious resource limitations on adaptive signal processing systems. Partial-...
Department of Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
Keywords: Elastic Properties; Optical Properties; Zinc-Blende; Material Science; Semiconductors
The elastic, optical and effective mass properties of CrSb in Zinc Blende (ZB) phase were investigated. The calculations were carried out using the full potential linearized augmented plane wave plus ...
Department of Environmental Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Institute of Ecology, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana; School of Biological Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
Keywords: Urbanization, Plant Biodiversity, Tropical Ecosystems, Conservation, Ecosystem Services
This study investigates the effects of urban development on plant species diversity within tropical ecosystems. By analyzing data from multiple urban centers in Southeast Asia, we have identified sign...
Researcher, Civil Engineering Faculty, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 81310, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Keywords: Oil Palm, Empty Fruit Bunch, Fiber, Structural Performance, Composite Materials, Biomass
With growing environmental awareness and economic considerations, the use of natural fibers as industrial materials, particularly in structural applications, has gained significant interest. Oil Palm ...
This study examines the effects of climate change on the diversity and distribution of alpine flora in the European mountain ranges. Utilizing field surveys and remote sensing data, we analyzed change...
Department of Environmental Science, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa
Keywords: Urbanization; Plant Biodiversity; Coastal Wetlands; Invasive Species; Conservation
This study investigates the effects of urban development on plant biodiversity in coastal wetland ecosystems. Using satellite imagery and field surveys, we analyzed changes in species diversity over t...
Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan; Department of Botany, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Institute of Plant Science and Research, Dubai, UAE
Keywords: Light Pollution; Photosynthesis; Urban Plants; Amino Acids; Environmental Stress; Plant Resilience
This study explores the influence of artificial light pollution on the photosynthesis efficiency of urban plants and evaluates the mitigating effects of natural amino acids. Experiments were conducted...
Department of Environmental Science, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Keywords: Climate Change; Alpine Biodiversity; Plant Ecology; Swiss Alps; Conservation
This paper examines the effects of climate change on the biodiversity of alpine plant species in the Swiss Alps. Through comprehensive field studies and ecological modeling, we analyze shifts in speci...
Department of Environmental Science, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, India; Department of Ecology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China; Department of Botany, University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
Keywords: Urban Green Spaces; Biodiversity; Ecosystem Services; Urban Ecology; Environmental Planning
This study investigates the role of urban green spaces in enhancing local biodiversity and providing ecosystem services. Using a combination of field observations and remote sensing, we analyze the bi...
Department of Environmental Science, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Institute of Ecology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Botany, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
Keywords: Pollinator Behavior; Urban Biodiversity; Plant-Pollinator Interactions; Ecological Modeling; Conservation
This study explores the behavior of various pollinators in urban settings and how these interactions influence plant biodiversity. By examining specific pollinator species and their preferences, we ai...
Department of Finance, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
Keywords: Intellectual Capital; Profit Efficiency; Automobile Industry; Electrical Industry; IC Impact
ABSTRACT\nThe objective of this research is to study the impact of Intellectual Capital (IC) and its components on profit efficiency as a comprehensive criterion of financial performance. This researc...
Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Innsbruck, Austria; Faculty of Science, University of Tokyo, Japan; School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya; Institute of Botany, University of Freiburg, Germany
Keywords: Climate Change, Plant Phenology, Alpine Ecosystems, Phenological Shifts, Conservation Strategies
Climate change significantly affects plant phenology, especially in sensitive alpine ecosystems. This study investigates the phenological shifts of key alpine plant species in response to changing cli...
Department of Environmental Science, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Keywords: Air Quality; Tirana; Albania; Ultrafine Particles; Environmental Monitoring; Pollution
Air quality in Tirana (Albania) was assessed by daily measurements of PM2.5, Al, and Pb in June 2021. Al and Pb concentrations in PM2.5 samples were quantified on Teflon-coated glass fiber filter samp...
ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, India
Keywords: Rice Production; Growth Analysis; Instability; District Level; Agricultural Economics
Bihar and Jharkhand are the most important states in Eastern India in terms of rice production. It is essential to study the growth pattern of rice production in these states. Therefore the present st...
Department of Cardiology, Van Yuzuncu Yil University Medical Faculty, Van, Turkey Turkey
Keywords: Alpha 1 Antitrypsin; COVID-19; AAT; Treatment; Pulmonary Disease; Therapeutic
Background Alpha 1 Antitrypsin (AAT) plays a crucial role in protecting the lungs from the damage caused by excessive inflammation.It is known that intense inflammation manifests in COVID-19 (SARS-Co...
