Import and Export of Horticultural Products in Portugal

, Vasyl Davis, Sofia Eriksson

This study analyzes the import and export of horticultural products between Portugal and other countries worldwide. Data from 2006 to 2010 on Portuguese international trade of vegetables was used, sou...

Estimation of Evaporation in Semi-Arid Environments Using Artificial Neural Networks and Climate-Based Models

, Karl Lysenko

Estimation of evaporation from reservoirs in arid and semi-arid regions is a crucial issue in water resource management. This paper presents the application of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and cli...

EFFECTS OF HEAT WAVES ON HUMAN MORTALITY IN SETIF CITY (NORTH-EAST OF ALGERIA)

Louis Müller, José Roux, Giovanni Moore, Peter Polishchuk, José Roux, Giovanni Moore, Peter Polishchuk

University Ferhat Abbas, Faculty of SNV, Department of Biology and Animal Physiology, Setif, Algeria

Keywords: Heat Waves, Mortality, Setif, Algeria, Climate Health, Public Health, Temperature Effects

The study evaluates the impact of the heat waves on cause-specific mortality and the role of demographic characteristics may have increased the risk of mortality in Setif city. Studies of maximum temp...

The Impact of Urbanization on Native Plant Species: A Global Perspective

Mariana Silva, Amir Khan, Yuki Tanaka, Aisha El-Sayed, Ingrid Russo, Oleksandr Yang, Heinrich Gustafsson

Institute of Environmental Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Department of Ecology, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan; Center for Conservation Biology, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

Keywords: Urbanization, Native Plant Species, Biodiversity, Invasive Species, Conservation, Sustainable Urban Planning

Urbanization is a leading factor in the alteration of natural habitats, significantly impacting native plant species worldwide. This study examines the effects of urban development on biodiversity, fo...

REMOVAL OF CARBON DIOXIDE BY MODIFIED ACTIVATED CARBON FROM PALM SHELL IN FIXED BED COLUMN

Oluwaseun Tkachenko, Chen Bianchi, Chen Bianchi

Chemical Engineering Faculty, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Keywords: Carbon Dioxide; Activated Carbon; Palm Oil Mill; CO2 Capture; Environmental Engineering; Adsorption

This research investigated carbon activation by physical and chemical treatments in order to increase the CO2 adsorption efficiency by using experimental rig of single and multi fixed bed column. Phys...

Biodiversity Assessment and Conservation Strategies in Tropical Rainforests

Dr. Amina Al-Farsi, Dr. Carlos Martinez, Dr. Yumi Nakamura, Matthew Wagner

Department of Environmental Science, University of Nairobi, Kenya; Department of Biology, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico; Faculty of Environmental Studies, University of Tokyo, Japan

Keywords: Biodiversity, Conservation, Tropical Rainforests, Ecosystem Management, Remote Sensing

This study evaluates the current biodiversity levels in tropical rainforests and proposes effective conservation strategies to preserve these critical ecosystems. By employing remote sensing technolog...

SELF-CONFIDENCE AND MOTIVATION: A STUDY IN FIELD HOCKEY ATHLETES

Ingrid Becker, Robert Romano

Sakarya University, School of Physical Education and Sport, Sakarya, Turkey

Keywords: Self-Confidence; Motivation; Field Hockey; Sports Psychology; Athletes; Performance

Previous research indicated some evidence of a positive relationship between motivation and self-efficacy beliefs/perceived competence/self-perceptions. Therefore, the relationship between self-confid...

Nutrient availability and fruit production of Aonla (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) as affected by trickle irrigation and superabsorbent polymer

vijay kumar

Sher -e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu -180 009, Jammu & Kashmir, India

Keywords: Aonla; Trickle Irrigation; Superabsorbent Polymer; Fruit Production; Nutrient Availability; Emblica officinalis

An experiment was conducted to find out the effect of trickle irrigation and superabsorbent polymer (SAP) on nutrient availability and fruit production of Aonla. The two years pooled data assessed the...