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1. "Being Stewards of Land is Our Legacy": Exploring the Lived Experiences of Young Black Farmers

Author:
Leslie Touzeau
Source:
Journal of agriculture, food systems, and community development 2019 v.8 no.4 pp. 45-60
ISSN:
2152-0801
Subject:
African Americans; agricultural land; ancestry; case studies; extension agents; farmers; sharecropping; teachers; United States
Abstract:
... The oppressive histories of slavery, sharecropping, and discriminatory lending practices contribute to a modern American agricultural landscape where black farmers are underrepresented. While African Americans once made up 14% of the United States’ farmer population, today they only make up 1.4%. Moreover, the American farmer population overall is aging, and currently only 6% of farmers are under ...
DOI:
10.5304/jafscd.2019.084.007

2. "So, where do you come from?" The impact of assumed spatial population structure on estimates of recruitment

Author:
Steven X. Cadrin; Daniel R. Goethel; Molly R. Morse; Gavin Fay; Lisa A. Kerr
Source:
Fisheries research 2019 v.217 pp. 156-168
ISSN:
0165-7836
Subject:
case studies; fisheries; models; population dynamics; population structure
Abstract:
... Understanding population dynamics is essential for achieving sustainable and productive fisheries. However, estimating recruitment in a stock assessment model involves the challenging task of identifying a self-sustaining population, which often includes representing complex geographic structure. A review of several case studies demonstrated that alternative stock assessment models can influence e ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.fishres.2018.11.030

3. 110th Anniversary: A Case Study on Developing Accurate and Reliable Excess Gibbs Energy Correlations for Industrial Application

Author:
Paul M. Mathias
Source:
Industrial & engineering chemistry process design and development 2019 v.58 no.28 pp. 12465-12477
ISSN:
1520-5045
Subject:
Gibbs free energy; alcohols; algorithms; automation; case studies; chemistry; computer software; industrial applications; process design; theoretical models
Abstract:
... Excess Gibbs energy (Gᴱ) or activity-coefficient models have a strong niche in applied thermodynamics since they provide an effective method to correlate and estimate phase equilibrium for nonideal systems. The history of their development is well represented by many papers in the technical literature, and notably in the five score and ten years of publications in Industrial & Engineering Chemistr ...
DOI:
10.1021/acs.iecr.9b01624

4. 110th Anniversary: Integration of Scheduling and Robust Model Predictive Control

Author:
Lisia S. Dias; Marianthi G. Ierapetritou
Source:
Industrial & engineering chemistry process design and development 2019 v.59 no.1 pp. 265-280
ISSN:
1520-5045
Subject:
case studies; decision making; markets; models; uncertainty
Abstract:
... In order to achieve optimal operational conditions, the integration of decision making across different layers of a company and the consideration of uncertain parameters in view of dynamic market conditions are essential. In this study, we propose a framework for the integration of scheduling and control for nonlinear systems under process uncertainties. The proposed approach includes the use of a ...
DOI:
10.1021/acs.iecr.9b02545

5. 110th Anniversary: Modeling and Optimization of a Butyl Glycol Ether Plant Based on an Experimental Kinetic Study

Author:
Seonghwan Choi; Junkyo Jeong; Chan Yeong Yun; Sora Hwang; Jay H. Lee
Source:
Industrial & engineering chemistry process design and development 2019 v.58 no.29 pp. 13260-13273
ISSN:
1520-5045
Subject:
case studies; diethylene glycol; econometric models; economic feasibility; manufacturing; process design; reaction kinetics; simulation models; triethylene glycol
Abstract:
... A simulation model is developed to estimate the production of four products (butyl monoethylene glycol ether, butyl diethylene glycol ether, butyl triethylene glycol ether, and butyl polyethylene glycol ether) in a glycol ether plant and to predict the amount of utilities consumed by the manufacturing units. To ensure the broad applicability of the developed model, a reaction kinetics model is req ...
DOI:
10.1021/acs.iecr.9b02490

6. 2-Hydroxyglutaric aciduria as a cause for seizure-like episodes in a domestic shorthair cat

Author:
George J Nye; Alison C Major; Francois X Liebel
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery open reports 2019 v.5 no.1 pp. -
ISSN:
2055-1169
Subject:
accidents; amino acids; ammonia; amputation; anticonvulsants; bile acids; blood; brain stem; case studies; castration; cerebellum; excretion; hematology; magnetic resonance imaging; males; neurological examination; seizures; traffic; urine
Abstract:
... A 14-month-old male castrated domestic shorthair cat, which 2 months prior to presentation underwent hindlimb amputation following a road traffic accident, presented for investigation of four suspected generalised tonic–clonic seizures. Neurological examination was unremarkable. Routine blood work (haematology, biochemistry, ammonia, preprandial bile acids) was unremarkable. MRI of the brain ident ...
DOI:
10.1177/2055116919853898
PubMed:
31245020
PubMed Central:
PMC6582301

7. 2018 YPIC Challenge: A Case Study in Characterizing an Unknown Protein Sample

Author:
Lindsay Pino; Andy Lin; Wout Bittremieux
Source:
Journal of proteome research 2019 v.18 no.11 pp. 3936-3943
ISSN:
1535-3907
Subject:
Escherichia coli; amino acid sequences; bioinformatics; case studies; computer software; databases; post-translational modification; proteome; signal-to-noise ratio
Abstract:
... For the 2018 YPIC Challenge, contestants were invited to try to decipher two unknown English questions encoded by a synthetic protein expressed in Escherichia coli. In addition to deciphering the sentence, contestants were asked to determine the three-dimensional structure and detect any post-translation modifications left by the host organism. We present our experimental and computational strateg ...
DOI:
10.1021/acs.jproteome.9b00384
PubMed:
31556620
PubMed Central:
PMC6824964

8. 3D Surface velocity retrieval of mountain glacier using an offset tracking technique applied to ascending and descending SAR constellation data: a case study of the Yiga Glacier

Author:
Qun Wang; Jinghui Fan; Wei Zhou; Liqiang Tong; Zhaocheng Guo; Guang Liu; Weilin Yuan; Joaquim João Sousa; Zbigniew Perski
Source:
International journal of digital earth 2019 v.12 no.6 pp. 614-624
ISSN:
1753-8955
Subject:
case studies; data collection; glaciers; satellites; synthetic aperture radar; China
Abstract:
... COSMO-SkyMed is a constellation of four X-band high-resolution radar satellites with a minimum revisit period of 12 hours. These satellites can obtain ascending and descending synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images with very similar periods for use in the three-dimensional (3D) inversion of glacier velocities. In this paper, based on ascending and descending COSMO-SkyMed data acquired at nearly the ...
DOI:
10.1080/17538947.2018.1470690

9. The 3D analysis and estimation of transient seepage in earth dams through PLAXIS 3D software: neural network : Case study: Kord-Oliya Dam, Isfahan province, Iran

Author:
Mandana Bayat; Saeid Eslamian; Gholamreza Shams; Alborz Hajiannia
Source:
Environmental earth sciences 2019 v.78 no.18 pp. 571
ISSN:
1866-6280
Subject:
algorithms; case studies; computer software; dams (hydrology); equations; gravity; modulus of elasticity; permeability; seepage; Iran
Abstract:
... The issue of seepage and its management is essential in earth dams which if exceeded from a certain stage the destruction of dam is probable. Despite the studies run through consulting engineers, the hydraulic behaviors of both body and foundation cannot be predicted. To understand the function of such structures, the geotechnical software PLAXIS 3D based on FEM is applied to determine the transie ...
DOI:
10.1007/s12665-019-8405-y

10. A 3D dynamic visualization method coupled with an urban drainage model

Author:
Guozheng Zhi; Zhenliang Liao; Wenchong Tian; Xin Wang; Juxiang Chen
Source:
Journal of hydrology 2019 v.577 pp. 123988
ISSN:
0022-1694
Subject:
buildings; case studies; decision making; drainage; environmental management; geographic information systems; models; pipes; rain; spatial data; water quality; China
Abstract:
... The urban drainage model is an important tool for the management and decision-making around an urban drainage network. Owing to urban drainage networks’ complex distribution, existing model analysis methods have gradually exposed problems of insufficient utilization of spatial information, weak coupling and analytical capacity of multi-source heterogeneous data, and poor human-computer interaction ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jhydrol.2019.123988

11. 3D model of thermoelectric generator (TEG) case study: Effect of flow regime on the TEG performance

Author:
Ayman Eldesoukey; Hamdy Hassan
Source:
Energy conversion and management 2019 v.180 pp. 231-239
ISSN:
0196-8904
Subject:
air; case studies; cold; computer software; heat transfer; models; thermoelectric generators; turbulent flow
Abstract:
... In this study, an investigation of a new three-dimensional model of thermoelectric generators (TEGs) by using CFD modeling is performed. A solution is presented for the physical model of the TEG module which couples the thermal and electrical models. The solution is carried out by using three-dimensional (3D) numerical solution and User defined function (UDF) of the ANSYS-Fluent software. Then, th ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.enconman.2018.10.104

12. 3D scene reconstruction of landslide topography based on data fusion between laser point cloud and UAV image

Author:
Haowei Ji; Xianqi Luo
Source:
Environmental earth sciences 2019 v.78 no.17 pp. 534
ISSN:
1866-6280
Subject:
case studies; data collection; differential equation; landslides; least squares; models; quantitative risk assessment; scanners; texture; topography; unmanned aerial vehicles; China
Abstract:
... The main topic of this research was to propose an optimizing modeling method of landslide topography. This method fuses high-resolution imagery from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with laser point cloud. Due to the relatively high efficiency and large coverage area, the UAV system is suitable for emergency investigation of landslide. Based on the UAV images and laser point cloud, the use of part ...
DOI:
10.1007/s12665-019-8516-5

13. 7-(Diethylamino)coumarin-3-carboxylic acid as derivatization reagent for 405 nm laser-induced fluorescence detection: A case study for the analysis of sulfonamides by capillary electrophoresis

Author:
Chengxin Wu; Yuanyuan Sun; Yuanhang Wang; Wenzhen Duan; Jiangyue Hu; Lei Zhou; Qiaosheng Pu
Source:
Talanta 2019 v.201 pp. 16-22
ISSN:
0039-9140
Subject:
acetonitrile; capillary electrophoresis; carboxylic acids; case studies; cyanuric chloride; derivatization; detection limit; diodes; fluorescence; fluorescent dyes; humans; hydrochlorothiazide; lasers; micellar electrokinetic capillary chromatography; triethylamine; urine
Abstract:
... Diode lasers, especially 405 nm diode laser, as excitation sources offer new opportunities for laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) detection, but the lack of available derivatization reagents limits their widespread applications. Herein, a commercial fluorescent dye, 7-(diethylamino)coumarin-3-carboxylic acid (DEAC-C) was introduced as derivatization reagent and corresponding derivatization strategy ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.talanta.2019.03.093

14. Cyclospora Cayetanensis Presence in the Environment—A Case Study in the Chicago Metropolitan Area

Author:
Nora H. Onstad; Jonathan E. Beever; Matthew R. Miller; Michelle L. Green; William H. Witola; Paul C. Davidson
Source:
Environments 2019 v.6 no.7 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-3298
Subject:
Cryptosporidium; Cyclospora cayetanensis; Protozoa; case studies; diarrhea; feces; fresh produce; gastrointestinal system; green leafy vegetables; metropolitan areas; oocysts; pathogens; polymerase chain reaction; small fruits; soil; sporulation; wildlife; Illinois
Abstract:
... Cyclospora cayetanensis is an emerging foodborne protozoan pathogen. Similar to other gastrointestinal illnesses, cyclosporiasis causes prolonged diarrhea. Unlike Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora oocysts are not infective when they are shed by infected individuals. Oocysts mature in the environment for 7–10 days before sporulating. Little is known about how C. cayetanensis is transported in the e ...
DOI:
10.3390/environments6070080

15. A framework and simple decision support tool for groundwater contamination assessment in an urban redevelopment precinct

Author:
Emily Hepburn; Anne Northway; Dawit Bekele; Matthew Currell
Source:
Hydrogeology journal 2019 v.27 no.6 pp. 1911-1928
ISSN:
1431-2174
Subject:
United Nations; ammonia; aquifers; brownfields; case studies; data collection; databases; decision support systems; heavy metals; landfill leachates; methane; per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances; remediation; sediments; sustainable development; Australia
Abstract:
... Overcoming barriers to large-scale urban redevelopment on brownfield land is an essential step in the global drive toward achieving the UN’s sustainable development goals. Arguably the most significant barrier is site contamination. Decision support tools (DSTs) are potentially effective ways to assess contaminated sites and evaluate different remediation/management strategies as appropriate to lo ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10040-019-01970-9

16. A geostatistical methodology to simulate the transmissivity in a highly heterogeneous rock body based on borehole data and pumping tests

Author:
Sofia Barbosa; José Almeida; António Chambel
Source:
Hydrogeology journal 2019 v.27 no.6 pp. 1969-1998
ISSN:
1431-2174
Subject:
case studies; clay minerals; geostatistics; groundwater flow; hydrogeology; metamorphic rocks; models; uranium; weathering; Portugal
Abstract:
... A geostatistical methodology is developed with the aim of simulating three-dimensional grids of transmissivity. The case study is a highly heterogeneous massif rock body, mainly composed of granites and schists with distinct weathering and fracture conditions, that surrounds and is part of a former uranium mine in central Portugal. Contrasting hydraulic behaviour is given by fractured rock and a p ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10040-019-01980-7

17. AFISsys - An autonomous instrument for the preservation of brackish water samples for microbial metatranscriptome analysis

Author:
Sophie Charvet; Lasse Riemann; Johannes Alneberg; Anders F. Andersson; Julian von Borries; Uwe Fischer; Matthias Labrenz
Source:
Water research 2019 v.149 pp. 351-361
ISSN:
0043-1354
Subject:
aquatic environment; bacterial communities; biogeochemical cycles; brackish water; case studies; environmental monitoring; ethanol; gene expression; genes; messenger RNA; microbial activity; nutrients; organic matter; phenol; seawater; time series analysis
Abstract:
... Microbial communities are the main drivers of biogeochemical cycling of multiple elements sustaining life in the ocean. The rapidity of their response to stressors and abrupt environmental changes implies that even fast and infrequent events can affect local transformations of organic matter and nutrients. Modern molecular techniques now allow for monitoring of microbial activities and functions i ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.watres.2018.11.017

18. AGCT: a hybrid model for identifying abrupt and gradual change in hydrological time series

Author:
Shuqi Zhang; Hongbo Zhang; Jicheng Li; Jiaojiao Li
Source:
Environmental earth sciences 2019 v.78 no.15 pp. 433
ISSN:
1866-6280
Subject:
case studies; hydrologic data; models; stream flow; time series analysis; watersheds; China
Abstract:
... A new hybrid model called the AGCT model has been proposed for identifying an abrupt and gradual change in a hydrological time series. This hybrid model combining the over-whitening procedure, Pettitt test, and Mann–Kendall test can measure abrupt and gradual changes in hydrological series with mixed-mode shift and weight the attributions of two types of changes to the shift. In addition, four typ ...
DOI:
10.1007/s12665-019-8453-3

19. ASFORESEE: A Harmonized Model for Economic Evaluation of Forest Protection against Rockfall

Author:
Cristian Accastello; Ettore Bianchi; Simone Blanc; Filippo Brun
Source:
Forests 2019 v.10 no.7 pp. -
ISSN:
1999-4907
Subject:
case studies; econometric models; economic evaluation; ecosystem services; environmental impact; forest ecosystems; infrastructure; mountains; protection forests; protective effect; risk; risk management process; risk reduction; rockfalls; stakeholders; Alps region; Italy
Abstract:
... Gravitational hazards, such as rockfall, constitute a major risk in mountainous areas, threatening dwellers, goods, and infrastructures, and ultimately posing a challenge to their development. Ecosystem-based solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction (Eco-DRR), such as protection forests, can play a significant role in mitigating these risks by integrating the protective structures currently adopted, ...
DOI:
10.3390/f10070578

20. Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics Study of Hydroxide Diffusion Mechanisms in Nanoconfined Structural Mimics of Anion Exchange Membranes

Author:
Tamar Zelovich; Zhuoran Long; Michael Hickner; Stephen J. Paddison; Chulsung Bae; Mark E. Tuckerman
Source:
Journal of physical chemistry 2019 v.123 no.8 pp. 4638-4653
ISSN:
1932-7455
Subject:
anion-exchange membranes; aqueous solutions; carbon nanotubes; case studies; cations; cost effectiveness; electrochemistry; geometry; molecular dynamics; polymers
Abstract:
... The development of reliable, cost-effective polymer architectures for use as anion exchange membranes (AEMs) is an important challenge facing emerging electrochemical device technologies. Elucidation of key design principles underlying these electrolytes requires a fundamental understanding of the hydroxide ion transport mechanism in the aqueous region of an AEM. To this end, we have carried out a ...
DOI:
10.1021/acs.jpcc.8b10298

21. Absence of Collagen Flowers on Electron Microscopy and Identification of (Likely) Pathogenic COL5A1 Variants in Two Patients

Author:
Chloe Angwin; Angela F. Brady; Marina Colombi; David J. P. Ferguson; Rebecca Pollitt; F. Michael Pope; Marco Ritelli; Sofie Symoens; Neeti Ghali; Fleur S. van Dijk
Source:
Genes 2019 v.10 no.10 pp. -
ISSN:
2073-4425
Subject:
Ehlers Danlos syndrome; biopsy; case studies; collagen; patients; phenotype; transmission electron microscopy
Abstract:
... Two probands are reported with pathogenic and likely pathogenic COL5A1 variants (frameshift and splice site) in whom no collagen flowers have been identified with transmission electron microscopy (TEM). One proband fulfils the clinical criteria for classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (cEDS) while the other does not and presents with a vascular complication. This case report highlights the significant ...
DOI:
10.3390/genes10100762
PubMed:
31569816
PubMed Central:
PMC6826538

22. Absence of Effects of Herbicides Use on Yam Rots: A Case Study in Wulensi, Ghana

Author:
Abukari Wumbei; Judith Kania Asibi Bawa; Mamudu Abunga Akudugu; Pieter Spanoghe
Source:
Agriculture 2019 v.9 no.5 pp. -
ISSN:
2077-0472
Subject:
case studies; chemical control; chemical weed control; farmers; glyphosate; manual weed control; tubers; yams; Ghana
Abstract:
... Yam farmers in Ghana have, over the years, used herbicides for weed control, particularly glyphosate. Although this has been helpful to them, there are complaints and concerns, among the yam farmers and a section of the public, that the yam tuber rots easily under the use of herbicides. This study, therefore, was set up at the field level to investigate the possibility of herbicides use causing ya ...
DOI:
10.3390/agriculture9050095

23. Abundance estimation from multiple data types for group-living animals: An example using dhole (Cuon alpinus)

Author:
Dusit Ngoprasert; George A. Gale; Andrew J. Tyre
Source:
Global ecology and conservation 2019 v.20 pp. -
ISSN:
2351-9894
Subject:
Cuon alpinus; animals; bycatch; cameras; carnivores; case studies; data collection; models; national parks; rare species; surveys; Thailand
Abstract:
... Large carnivores are declining globally and require baseline population estimates for management, however large-scale population estimation is problematic for species without unique natural marks. We used camera trap records of dhole Cuon alpinus, a group-living species, from three national parks in Thailand as a case study in which we develop integrated likelihood models to estimate abundance inc ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.gecco.2019.e00792

24. Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm Associated With Isoflurane Administration in a Foal: A Case Report

Author:
Celia Peña-Cadahia; Gabriel Manso-Díaz; Isabel Santiago-Llorente; María Villalba-Orero
Source:
Journal of equine veterinary science 2019 v.80 pp. 64-68
ISSN:
0737-0806
Subject:
anesthesia; butorphanol; case studies; constipation; deglutition; diazepam; dissociation; electrocardiography; face masks; fillies; foals; head; hypoxia; isoflurane; ketamine; lidocaine; oxygen; pain; patients; risk; sedation; surgery; tachycardia; tachypnea; xylazine
Abstract:
... A 2-day-old filly was referred to the hospital with abdominal pain and constipation. The foal presented tachycardia, tachypnea, hypoxemia, hyperlactatemia, and abdominal distension. Meconium impaction was diagnosed, and the filly underwent abdominal surgery. Diazepam and butorphanol were administered for anesthesia premedication, but sedative effects were mild. Xylazine was used to enhance sedatio ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jevs.2019.06.018

25. Accelerated formation of Siberian pine (Pinus sibirica Du Tour) stands: a case study from Siberia

Author:
Nikita Debkov
Source:
Journal of Forest Science v.65 no.8 pp. 291-300
ISSN:
1212-4834
Subject:
Pinus sibirica; Siberia; case studies; chemical treatment; energy
Abstract:
... Under natural conditions, Siberian pine Pinus sibirica begins to produce commercial cone yields of nuts relatively late (after more than 100 years). The aim of this study was to summarise the experience of the directed formation of Siberian pine forests in Siberia. Experimental objects included plots with traditional thinning of varying intensity and frequency as well as chemical treatment. We ass ...
DOI:
10.17221/48/2019-jfs

26. Accelerated high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation positively influences the behavior, monoaminergic system, and cerebral perfusion in anxious aggressive dogs: A case study

Author:
R. Dockx; C. Baeken; D. De Bundel; J.H. Saunders; A. Van Eeckhaut; K. Peremans
Source:
Journal of veterinary behavior 2019 v.33 pp. 108-113
ISSN:
1558-7878
Subject:
aggression; anxiety; behavior change; behavior disorders; biomarkers; blood flow; blood serum; case studies; cerebrospinal fluid; computed tomography; dogs; electrochemistry; frontal lobe; humans; liquid chromatography; males; metabolites; monoamines; neurons; transcranial magnetic stimulation
Abstract:
... Accelerated high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (aHF-rTMS) was proven to produce fast clinical effects in humans suffering from psychiatric illnesses. Although dogs also frequently present behavioral symptoms similar to mental illness, rTMS treatment was not yet investigated in this species. The aim of this study was to apply an aHF-rTMS treatment over the frontal cortex in ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jveb.2019.07.004

27. Accelerating bioprocess development by analysis of all available data: A USP case study

Author:
Diego A. Suarez-Zuluaga; Daniel Borchert; Nicole N. Driessen; Wilfried A.M. Bakker; Yvonne E. Thomassen
Source:
Vaccine 2019 v.37 no.47 pp. 7081-7089
ISSN:
0264-410X
Subject:
Enterovirus C; animals; bioprocessing; bioreactors; case studies; data collection; experimental design; least squares; models; principal component analysis; time series analysis; vaccines
Abstract:
... Bioprocess development generates extensive datasets from different unit operations and sources (e.g. time series, quality measurements). The development of such processes can be accelerated by evaluating all data generated during the experimental design. This can only be achieved by having a clearly defined data logging and analysis strategy. The latter is described in this manuscript. It consists ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.vaccine.2019.07.026

28. Accelerating renewable energy electrification and rural economic development with an innovative business model: A case study in China

Author:
Changsheng Li; Bo Shen
Source:
Energy policy 2019 v.127 pp. 280-286
ISSN:
0301-4215
Subject:
business enterprises; case studies; crop production; econometric models; economic development; greenhouses; income; issues and policy; solar energy; China
Abstract:
... The rural developing world faces a significant challenge in achieving the dual objectives of economic growth and decarbonization. An innovative business model tested in China that combines the use of solar photovoltaics (PVs) and agricultural greenhouses offers a solution to meeting this challenge and can have the potential for global deployment. However, the traditional PV-greenhouse business mod ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.enpol.2018.12.009

29. Access to Information and Local Democracies: A Case Study of REDD+ and FLEGT/VPA in Cameroon

Author:
S. Carodenuto
Source:
international forestry review 2019 v.21 no.3 pp. 267-278
ISSN:
1465-5489
Subject:
case studies; climate; data collection; deforestation; emissions; finance; forest industries; forest policy; forestry law; governance; information transparency; interviews; law enforcement; monitoring; remote sensing; supply chain; trade agreements; tropical forests; Cameroon
Abstract:
... As technological advancements in forest monitoring – such as remote sensing and commodity supply chain tracking – allow for the generation and analysis of increasingly large datasets, forest policy makers and practitioners are looking for innovative yet practical ways for information transparency to transform forest governance. Especially in tropical forest countries looking to address the continu ...
DOI:
10.1505/146554819827293187

30. Access to Rural Credit Markets in Developing Countries, the Case of Vietnam: A Literature Review

Author:
Ta Nhat Linh; Hoang Thanh Long; Le Van Chi; Le Thanh Tam; Philippe Lebailly
Source:
Sustainability 2019 v.11 no.5 pp. -
ISSN:
2071-1050
Subject:
agricultural industry; capital allocation; case studies; credit; data collection; developing countries; farmers; financial institutions; household income; households; interviews; livelihood; market competition; markets; poverty; socioeconomic factors; sustainable development; Vietnam
Abstract:
... Agricultural sectors play an important role in the process of economic development of a country, especially in developing ones. Vietnam is known as an emerging market, which depends directly on agriculture-related activities for their livelihood, in which the issue of rural credit access still remains a confounding problem. The paper focuses on the characteristics of rural credit markets, the dete ...
DOI:
10.3390/su11051468

31. Accidental death in a jack-knife position

Author:
Francesco Simonit; Leonardo Ciccone; Lorenzo Desinan
Source:
Forensic science international 2019 v.1 pp. 100048
ISSN:
2665-9107
Subject:
asphyxia; brain; case studies; coronary disease; death; edema; forensic sciences; lungs; necropsy; women
Abstract:
... Postural (or “positional”) asphyxia occurs due to a person being in a prolonged abnormal body position that prevents adequate breathing. Its diagnosis is based on several criteria, in particular the exclusion of involvement of other people and other causes of death. This case report is about a 73-year-old woman whose body was found in a jack-knifed position by her son. She was on the floor, wedged ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.fsir.2019.100048

32. Accountability and reciprocal interests of bilateral forest cooperation under the global forest regime

Author:
Mi Sun Park; Hyowon Lee
Source:
Forest policy and economics 2019 v.101 pp. 32-44
ISSN:
1389-9341
Subject:
accountability; biodiversity; case studies; climate change; deforestation; desertification; forest policy; forests; governance; national forests; reforestation; resource management; South Korea
Abstract:
... International forest governance is being established and implemented and influences national forest policies and strategies and international relationships among countries. International forest-related negotiations, including climate change, desertification, and biodiversity pressure states to respond to environmental and forest issues. States cooperate to achieve the shared goals of forest resour ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.forpol.2019.01.015

33. Accounting and valuing the ecosystem services related to water supply in the Central Highlands of Victoria, Australia

Author:
Michael Vardon; Heather Keith; David Lindenmayer
Source:
Ecosystem services 2019 v.39 pp. -
ISSN:
2212-0416
Subject:
accounting; assets; case studies; ecosystem services; ecosystems; filtration; highlands; households; lakes; runoff; surface water; vegetation cover; water storage; water supply; water utilities; Victoria (Australia)
Abstract:
... We examine the theoretical and practical aspects of accounting and valuing the ecosystem services of water provisioning, water filtration and water storage using the System of Environment-Economic Accounting (SEEA) and a case study from Central Highlands of Victoria Australia. We identify: (1) the ecosystem assets providing the ecosystem services, which is both the water body (e.g. lake or artific ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ecoser.2019.101004

34. Accounting for covariate distributions in slope-unit-based landslide susceptibility models. A case study in the alpine environment

Author:
Gabriele Amato; Clemens Eisank; Daniela Castro-Camilo; Luigi Lombardo
Source:
Engineering geology 2019 pp. -
ISSN:
0013-7952
Subject:
case studies; inventories; landslides; models; regression analysis; Alps region; Italy
Abstract:
... Thousands or even million of pixels can be contained in a single Slope Unit. Hence, each covariate used in spatial predictive models is characterized by a distribution of values for each Slope Unit.Here, we model the whole covariates' distribution within Slope Units for landslide susceptibility purposes. This is done by finely dissecting each covariate into quantiles and then modeling the suscepti ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.enggeo.2019.105237

35. Accounting for feed-food competition in environmental impact assessment: Towards a recourse efficient food-system

Author:
O. van Hal; A. Weijenberg; I.J.M. de Boer; H.H.E. van Zanten
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2019 pp. -
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
case studies; diet; egg production; eggs; energy; environmental assessment; environmental impact; farms; feeds; food consumption; global warming potential; hen feeding; humans; land use; laying hens; life cycle assessment; organic foods
Abstract:
... This study demonstrates the effect of better accounting for feed-food competition in life cycle assessment (LCA) to derive mitigation strategies that contribute to efficiently feeding the growing world population. Economic allocation, commonly used in LCA, falls short in accounting for feed-food competition as it does not consider interlinkages in the food system. The authors hypothesise that an a ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.118241

36. Accounting for fluctuating demand in the life cycle assessments of residential electricity consumption and demand-side management strategies

Author:
Julien Walzberg; Thomas Dandres; Nicolas Merveille; Mohamed Cheriet; Réjean Samson
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2019 pp. -
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
Canadians; case studies; electric energy consumption; electricity; environmental assessment; environmental impact; greenhouse gas emissions; life cycle assessment; production functions
Abstract:
... The inclusion of temporal aspects in the environmental assessment of complex socio-technical systems is crucial. For power systems, such considerations allow computing the environmental impacts related to demand-side management strategies which could not be assessed with static data, such as temporal shifts of part of the demand from one period of the day to another. Several life cycle assessment ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.118251

37. Accounting for imperfect detection in species with sessile life cycle stages: a case study of bumble bee nests

Author:
David T. Iles; Genevieve Pugesek; Natalie Z. Kerr; Nicholas N. Dorian; Elizabeth E. Crone
Source:
Journal of insect conservation 2019 v.23 no.5-6 pp. 945-955
ISSN:
1366-638X
Subject:
Bombus; case studies; mark-recapture studies; nests; pollinators; population distribution; surveys
Abstract:
... For bumble bees and other social organisms, colonies are the functional unit of the population rather than the individual workers. Estimates of bumble bee nest density are thus critical for understanding population distribution and trends of this important pollinator group. Yet, surveys of bumble bee nests and other taxa with sessile life stages rarely account for imperfect detection. Here, we dem ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10841-019-00179-1

38. Accounting for uncertainty in eco-efficient agri-food supply chains: A case study for mushroom production planning

Author:
Aleksander Banasik; Argyris Kanellopoulos; Jacqueline M. Bloemhof-Ruwaard; G.D.H. Claassen
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2019 v.216 pp. 249-256
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
business enterprises; case studies; climate change; deterministic models; economic performance; environmental impact; environmental performance; food industry; mushroom growing; mushrooms; natural resources; planning; stochastic processes; supply chain; uncertainty; Netherlands
Abstract:
... Due to the increasing awareness of climate change, depletion of natural resources, and increasing world population, companies in the agri-food sector need to redesign their existing supply chains and take into account both the economic and environmental impact of their operations. In practice not all the required information is available in advance due to various sources of uncertainty in agri-foo ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.01.153

39. Accumulation, ecological-health risks assessment, and source apportionment of heavy metals in paddy soils: A case study in Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China

Author:
Ran Xiao; Di Guo; Amjad Ali; Shenshen Mi; Tao Liu; Chunyan Ren; Ronghua Li; Zengqiang Zhang
Source:
Environmental pollution 2019 v.248 pp. 349-357
ISSN:
0269-7491
Subject:
agricultural soils; arsenic; basins; cadmium; case studies; coal; combustion; copper; ecosystems; environmental health; fertilizers; food security; heavy metals; human health; irrigation water; lead; mercury; paddy soils; pollution; rice; risk; risk assessment; soil sampling; transportation; zinc; China
Abstract:
... Contamination of agricultural soil by heavy metals has become a global issue concerning food security and human health risk. In this study, a soil investigation was conducted to evaluate metals accumulation, potential ecological and health risks as well as to identify sources of metals in paddy soils in Hanzhong City, which is located in a sedimentary basin. Ninety-two (92) surface soil samples (b ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.envpol.2019.02.045

40. Accurate prediction of secondary structure of tRNAs

Author:
Guosong Jiang; Ke Chen; Jie Sun
Source:
Biochemical and biophysical research communications 2019 v.509 no.1 pp. 64-68
ISSN:
0006-291X
Subject:
Gibbs free energy; algorithms; case studies; data collection; dynamic programming; energy; models; prediction; transfer RNA
Abstract:
... RNA structure plays a key role in understanding its biological function. Currently, the most successful de novo methods for RNA secondary structure prediction are based on free energy minimization. Existing free energy minimization methods focus more on building energy calculation models and optimizing energy parameters while paying less effort on developing structure space search algorithm. This ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.bbrc.2018.12.042

41. Achieving Urban Stormwater Mitigation Goals on Different Land Parcels with a Capacity Trading Approach

Author:
Qing Xu; Zhonghua Jia; Shuangcheng Tang; Wan Luo; Chengxuan Xu
Source:
Water 2019 v.11 no.5 pp. -
ISSN:
2073-4441
Subject:
case studies; credit; economic incentives; green infrastructure; land use; planning; stakeholders; stormwater; trade; urban areas; urbanization
Abstract:
... Building Green Infrastructures (GIs) to reduce stormwater runoff has been recognized as an effective approach to mitigate the negative impact of urban sprawl. Due to the significant differences in urban land use, some Land Parcels (LPs) may have difficulty in building enough GIs to meet stormwater mitigation goals. In this paper, we proposed a Capacity Trading (CT) approach that allows some LPs to ...
DOI:
10.3390/w11051091

42. Achieving impact from ecosystem assessment and valuation of urban greenspace: The case of i-Tree Eco in Great Britain

Author:
S. Raum; K.L. Hand; C. Hall; D.M. Edwards; L. O'Brien; K.J. Doick
Source:
Landscape and urban planning 2019 v.190 pp. 103590
ISSN:
0169-2046
Subject:
attitudes and opinions; case studies; decision making; decision support systems; ecosystems; forest management; funding; green infrastructure; information exchange; interviews; issues and policy; stakeholders; surveys; trees; urban areas; urban forests; Great Britain
Abstract:
... Numerous tools have been developed to assist environmental decision-making, but there has been little examination of whether these tools achieve this aim, particularly for urban environments. This study aimed to evaluate the use of the i-Tree Eco tool in Great Britain, an assessment tool developed to support urban forest management. The study employed a documentary review, an online survey, and in ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.landurbplan.2019.103590

43. Achieving integration in marine governance through marine spatial planning: Findings from practice in the United States

Author:
Tiffany C. Smythe; Jennifer McCann
Source:
Ocean & coastal management 2019 v.167 pp. 197-207
ISSN:
0964-5691
Subject:
case studies; coastal zone management; empirical research; governance; issues and policy; planning; stakeholders; Rhode Island
Abstract:
... Marine spatial planning (MSP) has been proposed by both scholars and managers as an approach through which practitioners can achieve integration in the governance of marine space. Although integration is a key tenet of MSP, relatively little empirical research has been done, especially in the U.S., to examine how practitioners achieve integration through the application of this approach. We set ou ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2018.10.006

44. Achieving land degradation neutrality: The role of SLM knowledge in evidence-based decision-making

Author:
Hanspeter Liniger; Nicole Harari; Godert van Lynden; Renate Fleiner; Jan de Leeuw; Zhanguo Bai; William Critchley
Source:
Environmental science & policy 2019 v.94 pp. 123-134
ISSN:
1462-9011
Subject:
Food and Agriculture Organization; carbon sinks; case studies; databases; decision making; issues and policy; land cover; land degradation; land productivity; sustainable land management; Madagascar
Abstract:
... WOCAT – The World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies with its unique methodology and global Sustainable Land Management (SLM) database - can help promote scaling out of SLM and thus contribute to land degradation neutrality. This paper focuses primarily on three Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) indicators: (i) land cover, (ii) land productivity and (iii) carbon stocks. It is dem ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.envsci.2019.01.001

45. Acinetobacter baumannii – a neglected pathogen in veterinary and environmental health in Germany

Author:
Gamal Wareth; Heinrich Neubauer; Lisa D. Sprague
Source:
Veterinary research communications 2019 v.43 no.1 pp. 1-6
ISSN:
0165-7380
Subject:
Acinetobacter baumannii; antibiotic resistance; bacterial infections; case studies; environmental health; farmed animal species; monitoring; pathogens; pets; wildlife; Germany
Abstract:
... The emergence and global spread of drug resistant Acinetobacter (A.) baumannii is a cause of great concern. The current knowledge on antibiotic resistance in A. baumannii from animal origin is mostly based on few internationally published case reports, investigations of strain collections and several whole genome analyses. This lack of data results in a somewhat sketchy picture on how to assess th ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11259-018-9742-0

46. Acoustic evaluation of behavioral states predicted from GPS tracking: a case study of a marine fishing bat

Author:
Edward Hurme; Eliezer Gurarie; Stefan Greif; L. Gerardo Herrera M.; José Juan Flores-Martínez; Gerald S. Wilkinson; Yossi Yovel
Source:
Movement ecology 2019 v.7 no.1 pp. 21
ISSN:
2051-3933
Subject:
Markov chain; Myotis; acoustic properties; algorithms; animals; case studies; echolocation; ecology; flight; foraging; global positioning systems; ultrasonics
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Multiple methods have been developed to infer behavioral states from animal movement data, but rarely has their accuracy been assessed from independent evidence, especially for location data sampled with high temporal resolution. Here we evaluate the performance of behavioral segmentation methods using acoustic recordings that monitor prey capture attempts. METHODS: We recorded GPS loc ...
DOI:
10.1186/s40462-019-0163-7
PubMed:
31223482
PubMed Central:
PMC6567457

47. Acoustic telemetry as a potential tool for mixed-stock analysis of fishery harvest: a feasibility study using Lake Erie walleye

Author:
Matthew D. Faust; Christopher S. Vandergoot; Travis O. Brenden; Richard. T. Kraus; Travis Hartman; Charles C. Krueger
Source:
Canadian journal of fisheries and aquatic sciences 2019 v.76 no.6 pp. 1019-1030
ISSN:
1205-7533
Subject:
Sander vitreus; acoustics; case studies; feasibility studies; fish; fisheries; spawning; sport fishing; spring; summer; telemetry; Lake Erie
Abstract:
... Understanding stock composition is critical for sustainable management of mixed-stock fisheries. When natural markers routinely used for stock discrimination fail, alternative techniques are required. We investigated the feasibility of using acoustic telemetry to estimate spawning population contributions to a mixed-stock fishery using Lake Erie’s summer walleye (Sander vitreus) recreational fishe ...
DOI:
10.1139/cjfas-2017-0522

48. Active Biomonitoring of Metals with Cultured Anodonta woodiana: A Case Study in the Taihu Lake, China

Author:
Xiubao Chen; Yanping Su; Hongbo Liu; Jian Yang
Source:
Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology 2019 v.102 no.2 pp. 198-203
ISSN:
0007-4861
Subject:
Anodonta woodiana; aluminum; aquaculture; cadmium; case studies; copper; environmental monitoring; indicator species; lakes; mussels; pollution; water utilities; China
Abstract:
... Freshwater bivalves (Anodonta woodiana), cultured in the Nanquan Aquaculture Base, were translocated to the water source area of Xidong Waterworks in the Taihu Lake for 18-months to biomonitor 13 metals, and determine the suitability of using these cultures as an indicator of long-term metal contamination. Mussel and water samples were analyzed every 6 months, with the Nanquan Aquaculture Base ser ...
DOI:
10.1007/s00128-018-2482-6

49. Active learning in automated text classification: a case study exploring bias in predicted model performance metrics

Author:
Arun Varghese; Tao Hong; Chelsea Hunter; George Agyeman-Badu; Michelle Cawley
Source:
Environment systems & decisions 2019 v.39 no.3 pp. 269-280
ISSN:
2194-5403
Subject:
arsenic; artificial intelligence; automation; bias; case studies; cost effectiveness; data collection; experts; health effects assessments; human health; model validation; models; prediction; risk assessment; toxicology
Abstract:
... Machine learning has emerged as a cost-effective innovation to support systematic literature reviews in human health risk assessments and other contexts. Supervised machine learning approaches rely on a training dataset, a relatively small set of documents with human-annotated labels indicating their topic, to build models that automatically classify a larger set of unclassified documents. “Active ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10669-019-09717-3

50. Active method for mitigation of induced voltage in integrated energy systems

Author:
Difei Tang; Xiangguo Yang; Jing Yong; Wilsun Xu
Source:
Applied energy 2019 v.235 pp. 553-563
ISSN:
0306-2619
Subject:
power lines; pipelines; business enterprises; generators (equipment); case studies
Abstract:
... The emerging integrated energy systems accelerate the coupling of natural gas-electricity networks. Both pipeline and power companies are drawing increasing attention to the voltage induction on pipelines caused by powerline currents. This paper proposes a novel active method for mitigating induced voltage along pipelines. This method employs controllable voltage generators to apply proper voltage ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.10.135

51. Activity maintenance of the excised branches and a case study of NO2 exchange between the atmosphere and P. nigra branches

Author:
Chun Chen; Yuzheng Wang; Yuanyuan Zhang; Xiaoxiu Lun; Chengtang Liu; Yujing Mu; Chenglong Zhang; Pengfei Liu; Chaoyang Xue; Min Song; Can Ye; Junfeng Liu
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2019 v.80 pp. 316-326
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
Phyllostachys nigra; branches; case studies; gas exchange; hydroponics; light intensity; nitrogen dioxide; pH; photosynthesis; temperature; trees
Abstract:
... The efficient maintenance of the activity of excised branches is the powerful guarantee to accurately determine gas exchange flux between the detached branches of tall trees and the atmosphere. In this study, the net photosynthetic rate (NPR) of the excised branches and branches in situ were measured simultaneously by using two photosynthetic instruments to characterize the activity of the excised ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2018.10.004

52. Activity of free-roaming domestic cats in an urban reserve and public perception of pet-related threats to wildlife in New Zealand

Author:
Christopher K. Woolley; Stephen Hartley
Source:
Urban ecosystems 2019 v.22 no.6 pp. 1123-1137
ISSN:
1083-8155
Subject:
advocacy; biodiversity; cameras; case studies; cats; cities; dogs; education; habitats; pet ownership; pets; predators; public opinion; surveys; urban areas; walking; wildlife; New Zealand
Abstract:
... Across the globe there is an increasing number of initiatives promoting biodiversity in urban areas – both for the benefit of native wildlife and the people who live in cities. In these situations, the role that companion animals, such as cats and dogs, play as predators of wildlife becomes increasingly important. The objectives of this case study were two-fold. Firstly, to investigate activity pa ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11252-019-00886-2

53. Acute Abdomen and Liver Abscess Caused by Penetrating Metallic Foreign Body in a Mare

Author:
Geórgia Camargo Góss; Claudia Acosta Duarte; Claudia Medeiros Rodrigues; Ricardo Pozzobon; Maria Elisa Trost; Inacio Manassi da Conceição Brandolt
Source:
Acta veterinaria 2019 v.69 no.2 pp. 237-243
ISSN:
1820-7448
Subject:
abdomen; anesthesia; blood coagulation; case studies; colic; death; foreign bodies; ingestion; intestines; liver; liver abscess; mares; medicine; necropsy; peritonitis
Abstract:
... The ingestion of sharp foreign bodies that cause penetrating wounds to the gut and surrounding structures and its consequences are not often seen in equine medicine. When animals ingest these objects, they tend to have colic episodes and peritonitis, as well as to be prone to abscess formation. The aim of the current case report is to describe liver abscesses and peritonitis, with abdominal adhesi ...
DOI:
10.2478/acve-2019-0019

54. Acute Ramson (Allium ursinum) Toxicosis in Captive Tortoises

Author:
Tom Hellebuyck; Jules Simard; Norbert van de Velde; Lise Geerinckx
Source:
Journal of herpetological medicine and surgery 2019 v.29 no.1-2 pp. 34-39
ISSN:
1529-9651
Subject:
Allium ursinum; Centrochelys sulcata; activated carbon; anorexia; blood; blood chemistry; case studies; dose response; histopathology; ingestion; leaves; mucosa; pet ownership; poisoning; signs and symptoms (animals and humans); tortoises
Abstract:
... The present case report documents acute ramson (Allium ursinum) toxicosis in tortoises. A group of four captive tortoises, including one Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea) and three African spurred tortoises (Centrochelys sulcata), was fed a large quantity of ramson foliage. Approximately 12 hr later, the giant tortoise and two spurred tortoises developed acute and pronounced lethargy ...
DOI:
10.5818/X.XXX.XXXX10.5818/18-07-163.1

55. Acute chlorfenapyr toxicity in 3 dogs from a single household

Author:
Rachel B. Davy; Samantha Campos; Alex M. Lynch
Source:
Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care 2019 v.29 no.6 pp. 686-689
ISSN:
1479-3261
Subject:
Labrador Retriever; activated carbon; anesthesia; breathing; case studies; charcoal; chlorfenapyr; dogs; emulsions; females; fever; gastrointestinal system; intravenous injection; lipids; medicine; mortality; toxicity
Abstract:
... OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical characteristics of acute chlorfenapyr toxicity in 3 dogs from a single household. CASE SUMMARY: A 4‐year‐old neutered female Labrador Retriever was presented with severe hyperthermia (42.6°C [108.6°F]). Emergency management consisting of fluid resuscitation, active cooling, general anesthesia, gastric lavage, activated charcoal administration, and intravenous li ...
DOI:
10.1111/vec.12894

56. Acute kidney injury, seizures, and hypertonic hyponatremia secondary to mannitol intoxication in a dog

Author:
Maëlle F. Clabots; Elodie Gaillard; Marcel Aumann
Source:
Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care 2019 v.29 no.6 pp. 680-685
ISSN:
1479-3261
Subject:
acute kidney injury; blood chemistry; blood serum; case studies; creatinine; diazepam; dogs; epithelial cells; fluid therapy; glaucoma; hospitals; hypokalemia; hyponatremia; males; mannitol; medicine; osmolality; overdose; poisoning; proteinuria; seizures; solutes; specific gravity; urinalysis; urine
Abstract:
... OBJECTIVE: To describe a case of mannitol overdose associated with acute kidney injury (AKI), hypertonic hyponatremia, and neurologic abnormalities in a dog. CASE SUMMARY: A 10‐year‐old intact male Shiba Inu dog was referred to the emergency service of a veterinary teaching hospital for inappetence and acute onset of seizures. The dog had received 2 IV boluses of 3 g/kg of mannitol in less than 24 ...
DOI:
10.1111/vec.12902

57. Acute liver failure associated with Fructus Psoraleae: a case report and literature review

Author:
Ang Li; Minhong Gao; Na Zhao; Ping Li; Jinguo Zhu; Wenfei Li
Source:
BMC complementary and alternative medicine 2019 v.19 no.1 pp. 84
ISSN:
1472-6882
Subject:
Cullen corylifolium; adverse effects; alternative medicine; case studies; hepatitis; hepatotoxicity; herbs; ingredients; liver; liver failure; patients; physicians; sclera; skin diseases; staining; women
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Fructus Psoraleae is the seed of Psoralea corylifolia Linn. Fructus Psoraleae has been shown to be effective in treating some skin diseases, such as vitiligo. As a main ingredient in five types of herbs in the Qubaibabuqi tablet formula, Fructus Psoraleae plays an important role in the treatment of vitiligo. Fructus Psoraleae has potential hepatotoxicity, thus Qubaibabuqi tablets also ...
DOI:
10.1186/s12906-019-2493-9
PubMed:
30975110
PubMed Central:
PMC6458792

58. Acute renal injury cause by confirmed Psilocybe cubensis mushroom ingestion

Author:
Emily Austin; Hilary S. Myron; Richard K. Summerbell; Constance A. Mackenzie
Source:
Medical mycology case reports 2019 v.23 pp. 55-57
ISSN:
2211-7539
Subject:
Psilocybe; adverse effects; case studies; creatinine; hospitals; hypertension; ingestion; kidneys; males; mass spectrometry; mushrooms; nausea; pain; renal function
Abstract:
... Psilocybe mushrooms are consumed for their hallucinogenic properties. Fortunately, there are relatively few adverse effects associated with their consumption. This is the first reported case of acute kidney injury (AKI) secondary to confirmed ingestion of Psilocybe cubensis mushroom.A 15-year-old male developed symptomatic AKI 36 h post-ingestion of Psilocybe cubensis mushrooms. He was admitted to ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.mmcr.2018.12.007
PubMed:
30627509
PubMed Central:
PMC6322052

59. Adaptation and sustainability of water management for rice agriculture in temperate regions: The Italian case‐study

Author:
Matteo Zampieri; Andrej Ceglar; Giacinto Manfron; Andrea Toreti; Gregory Duveiller; Marco Romani; Cesare Rocca; Enrico Scoccimarro; Zorita Podrascanin; Vladimir Djurdjevic
Source:
Land degradation & development 2019 v.30 no.17 pp. 2033-2047
ISSN:
1085-3278
Subject:
Oryza sativa; agricultural statistics; case studies; climate change; cultivars; cultivation area; grain yield; land use; latitude; mathematical models; meteorological data; paddies; remote sensing; rice; sowing; surface temperature; surface water; temperate zones; water management; Italy
Abstract:
... We review, analyse, and discuss the recent evolution and the future sustainability of rice paddy fields in Italy—the largest European producer—using outcomes from available literature and new analysis of agricultural statistics from local authorities, land‐use and surface temperature data from remote sensing, hydrological and climate data from observations, and numerical models. We show that Italy ...
DOI:
10.1002/ldr.3402

60. Adaptation as an indicator of measuring low-impact-development effectiveness in urban flooding risk mitigation

Author:
Jing Song; Rui Yang; Zheng Chang; Weifeng Li; Jiansheng Wu
Source:
Science of the total environment 2019 v.696 pp. 133764
ISSN:
0048-9697
Subject:
absorption; case studies; drainage; hydrodynamics; infrastructure; models; risk reduction; runoff; China
Abstract:
... Frequent and intensive urban flooding requires an extensive adoption of low-impact development (LID) to supplement traditional drainage infrastructures. Our study conceptualizes the resilient infrastructure framework with a particular reference to adaptation, an adjustment capacity in the social–ecological system to withstand various natural hazards and absorb negative impacts. We argue that adapt ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.133764

61. Adaptation to Climate Change in an Interior Pacific Island Village: a Case Study of Nawairuku, Ra, Fiji

Author:
Renee Currenti; Tristan Pearce; Teresia Salabogi; Luke Vuli; Kiniviliame Salabogi; Brendan Doran; Roger Kitson; James Ford
Source:
Human ecology 2019 v.47 no.1 pp. 65-80
ISSN:
0300-7839
Subject:
assets; case studies; climate change; climatic factors; data collection; equipment; floods; households; interviews; livelihood; motivation; social capital; villages; Fiji
Abstract:
... We examine how residents of Nawairuku, an interior village in Ra, Fiji, are experiencing and responding to recent social and ecological changes. An analysis of data collected using semi-structured interviews with 27 households reveals that household adaptability – the ability or capacity to adapt to the impacts of climatic variations – depends on access to livelihood assets. All households have ac ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10745-019-0049-8

62. Adaptation to flood and salinity environments in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta: Empirical analysis of farmer-led innovations

Author:
Thong Anh Tran; Tri Huu Nguyen; Thang Tat Vo
Source:
Agricultural water management 2019 v.216 pp. 89-97
ISSN:
0378-3774
Subject:
agroecological zones; case studies; climate change; climatic factors; developing countries; empirical research; farmers; focus groups; interviews; issues and policy; learning; livelihood; river deltas; salinity; water management
Abstract:
... Agriculture is exposed to climatic impacts, especially in developing countries. Adaptation is the predominant practice that farming communities undertake to deal with these climate-induced challenges. While significant attention has been devoted to farmers’ adaptation strategies, little is known about how innovative practices are associated with the improvement of rural livelihoods. To address thi ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.agwat.2019.01.020

63. Adaptations and transformations of hunter-gatherers in forest environments: New archaeological and anthropological insights

Author:
Daniel Groß; Henny Piezonka; Erica Corradini; Ulrich Schmölcke; Marco Zanon; Walter Dörfler; Stefan Dreibrodt; Ingo Feeser; Sascha Krüger; Harald Lübke; Diana Panning; Dennis Wilken
Source:
Holocene 2019 v.29 no.10 pp. 1531-1544
ISSN:
1477-0911
Subject:
Capreolus capreolus; Holocene epoch; ancient lakes; archaeology; case studies; coping strategies; cultural behavior; forests; hazelnuts; humans; paleoecology; palynology; Germany; Northern European region; Siberia
Abstract:
... Like any other living being, humans constantly influence their environment, be it intentionally or unintentionally. By extracting natural resources, they shape their environment and also that of plants and other animals. A great difference setting people apart from all other living beings is the ability to construct and develop their own niche intentionally, and the unique tool for this is cultura ...
DOI:
10.1177/0959683619857231

64. Adapting a regional water-quality model for local application: A case study for Tennessee, USA

Author:
Anne B. Hoos; Sherry H. Wang; Gregory E. Schwarz
Source:
Environmental modelling & software 2019 v.115 pp. 187-199
ISSN:
1364-8152
Subject:
case studies; models; regression analysis; streams; uncertainty; watersheds; Tennessee
Abstract:
... We evaluated whether SPAtially Referenced Regression On Watershed attributes (SPARROW) models calibrated for two adjacent USA regions could be applied at the local scale to support management decisions for streams in Tennessee. Nutrient-source apportionment of load is important for this local-scale application and demands careful consideration of uncertainty in the calibrated coefficients. We used ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.envsoft.2019.01.001

65. Adapting reservoir operations to the nexus across water supply, power generation, and environment systems: An explanatory tool for policy makers

Author:
Maoyuan Feng; Pan Liu; Shenglian Guo; David J. Yu; Lei Cheng; Guang Yang; Aili Xie
Source:
Journal of hydrology 2019 v.574 pp. 257-275
ISSN:
0022-1694
Subject:
case studies; differential equation; issues and policy; models; power generation; socioeconomic factors; stakeholders; water supply; China
Abstract:
... Reservoir operation plays an important role in the coevolution of the nexus across water supply, power generation, and environment (WPE) systems. This paper aims to contribute to the state-of-the-art in how multi-objective reservoir operation can be modeled within the framework of the WPE nexus by incorporating the interactions among reservoirs operation, stakeholders’ decision preferences, and WP ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jhydrol.2019.04.048

66. Adapting the scrum framework for agile project management in science: case study of a distributed research initiative

Author:
Enric Senabre Hidalgo
Source:
Heliyon 2019 v.5 no.3 pp. e01447
ISSN:
2405-8440
Subject:
case studies; collaborative management; computer software; cooperative research; information management
Abstract:
... This article explores the adoption of agile methods for the management of projects in collaborative research initiatives. The use of the scrum framework, a specific set of agile principles and practices for self-organizing cross-functional teams in software development projects, is currently being expanded to other types of organizations and knowledge management processes. The study addresses the ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e01447
PubMed:
30976706
PubMed Central:
PMC6441834

67. Adaption to climate change: a case study of two agricultural systems from Kenya

Author:
Julia Olivera Stefanovic; Hong Yang; Yuan Zhou; Bahareh Kamali; Sarah Ayeri Ogalleh
Source:
Climate and development 2019 v.11 no.4 pp. 319-337
ISSN:
1756-5537
Subject:
agrochemicals; case studies; climate change; cognition; crop production; crop rotation; cultivars; extension education; farmers; farming systems; fertilizers; food crops; horticulture; income; intercropping; irrigation; labor force; motivation; planting date; regression analysis; risk perception; surveys; Kenya
Abstract:
... This study contributes to a better understanding of climate change adaptation by investigating different farming systems and by including cognitive factors as explanatory variables. We compared a food crop and a horticultural farming system, regarding applied adaptation measures and factors influencing adaptation. The data were based on a field survey of 267 smallholder farmers in Laikipia County ...
DOI:
10.1080/17565529.2017.1411241

68. An Adaptive Basin Management Rule to Improve Water Allocation Resilience under Climate Variability and Change—A Case Study in the Laja Lake Basin in Southern Chile

Author:
Enrique Muñoz; Christian Guzmán; Yelena Medina; Jan Boll; Victor Parra; José Luis Arumí
Source:
Water 2019 v.11 no.8 pp. -
ISSN:
2073-4441
Subject:
basins; case studies; climate; climate change; ecosystem services; energy; farming systems; hydrologic models; lakes; landscaping; population growth; uncertainty; water allocation; watersheds; Chile
Abstract:
... Due to population growth and expansion in the agricultural and industrial sectors, the demand for water has increased. However, water availability in some regions has decreased due to climate change trends and variability, necessitating innovative strategies and adaptation in water allocation to avoid conflicts among users in a hydrological system. This paper presents a resilience analysis and a c ...
DOI:
10.3390/w11081733

69. Adaptive Selection of Latent Variables for Process Monitoring

Author:
Lijia Luo; Shiyi Bao; Jianfeng Mao
Source:
Industrial & engineering chemistry process design and development 2019 v.58 no.21 pp. 9075-9086
ISSN:
1520-5045
Subject:
case studies; chemistry; process monitoring
Abstract:
... Latent-variable (LV) methods have been widely applied to multivariate statistical process monitoring. Using LV methods can simplify the process-monitoring problem through a projection of the high-dimensional process data into a low-dimensional LV space that retains most of the important information for fault detection. A key issue is the optimal selection of a subset of LVs to constitute such a lo ...
DOI:
10.1021/acs.iecr.8b05847

70. Adaptive analytical approach to lean and green operations

Author:
Wei Dong Leong; Sin Yong Teng; Bing Shen How; Sue Lin Ngan; Hon Loong Lam; Chee Pin Tan; S.G. Ponnambalam
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2019 v.235 pp. 190-209
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
analytical methods; case studies; experts; global warming; heat; industry; interviews; models; power plants; system optimization
Abstract:
... Recent problems faced by industrial players commonly relates to global warming and depletion of resources. This situation highlights the importance of improvement solutions for industrial operations and environmental performances. Based on interviews and literature studies, manpower, machine, material, money and environment are known as the foundation resources to fulfil the facility's operation. ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.06.143

71. Adaptive e-Learning: Emerging Digital Tools for Teaching Parasitology

Author:
Caitlin N. Pfeiffer; Abdul Jabbar
Source:
Trends in parasitology 2019 v.35 no.4 pp. 270-274
ISSN:
1471-4922
Subject:
case studies; electronic learning; parasites; parasitology; veterinarians
Abstract:
... Adaptive learning activities can respond to a learner’s needs in real time, facilitating the development of higher-level skills including bringing together knowledge from different disciplines to solve real-world problems. Here we discuss the use of online adaptive learning activities designed to help veterinary students apply their knowledge to work through parasite case studies. ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.pt.2019.01.008

72. Adaptive learning objects in the context of eco-connectivist communities using learning analytics

Author:
Mosquera Diego; Guevara Carlos; Aguilar Jose
Source:
Heliyon 2019 v.5 no.11 pp. e02722
ISSN:
2405-8440
Subject:
algorithms; case studies; data analysis; ecology; mathematical theory; prediction
Abstract:
... Eco-connectivist communities are groups of individuals with similar characteristics, which emerge in a connectivist learning process within a knowledge ecology. ARMAGAeco-c is a reflexive and autonomic middleware for the management and optimization of eco-connectivist knowledge ecologies using description, prediction and prescription models. Adaptive Learning Objects are autonomic components that ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e02722
PubMed:
31763467
PubMed Central:
PMC6859233

73. Adaptive management assists reintroduction as higher tides threaten an endangered salt marsh plant

Author:
Gregory B. Noe; Meghan Q.N. Fellows; Lorraine Parsons; Janelle West; John Callaway; Sally Trnka; Mark Wegener; Joy Zedler
Source:
Restoration ecology 2019 v.27 no.4 pp. 750-757
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Chloropyron maritimum subsp. maritimum; adaptive management; annuals; beak; bees; birds; canopy; case studies; conservation areas; desalination; germination; global warming; grasses; indigenous species; introduced plants; littoral zone; monitoring; parasitism; perennials; pollinators; rain; regression analysis; reproduction; roots; salt marsh plants; salt marshes; temperature; tides; upland soils; California
Abstract:
... In theory, extirpated plant species can be reintroduced and managed to restore sustainable populations. However, few reintroduced plants are known to persist for more than a few years. Our adaptive‐management case study illustrates how we restored the endangered hemiparasitic annual plant, Chloropyron maritimum subsp. maritimum (salt marsh bird's beak), to Sweetwater Marsh, San Diego Bay National ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12934

74. Adaptive observation-based subsurface conceptual site modeling framework combining interdisciplinary methodologies: a case study on advancing the understanding of a groundwater nitrate plume occurrence

Author:
Ahamefula U. Utom; Ulrike Werban; Carsten Leven; Christin Müller; Peter Dietrich
Source:
Environmental science and pollution research 2019 v.26 no.16 pp. 15754-15766
ISSN:
0944-1344
Subject:
bioprocessing; case studies; chemical concentration; cost effectiveness; geophysics; groundwater; hydrogeology; mathematical models; microbiology; monitoring; nitrates; risk assessment; solutes; stable isotopes; surveys; wells
Abstract:
... Traditional site characterization and laboratory testing methods are insufficient to quantify and conceptualize subsurface contaminant source-pathway-receptor heterogeneity issues, as they hamper groundwater risk assessment and water resource management using mathematical modeling. To address these issues, we propose an adaptive observation-based conceptual site modeling framework, which emphasize ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11356-019-05048-7

75. Adaptive strategies to overcome challenges in vegetation restoration to coalmine wasteland in a frigid alpine setting

Author:
Xilai Li; Jay Gao; Jing Zhang; Rui Wang; Liqun Jin; Huakun Zhou
Source:
Catena 2019 v.182 pp. 104142
ISSN:
0341-8162
Subject:
aboveground biomass; altitude; case studies; coal; fertilizers; field experimentation; grass seed; grasses; land restoration; mining; permafrost; plant height; seed germination; seeds; solar radiation; temperature; terraces; topsoil; vegetation; wastelands; wastes; wind speed; China
Abstract:
... Existing methods of restoring vegetation to abandoned coalmine wasteland are inapplicable to the harsh Qinghai-Tibet Plateau because it faces several unique challenges, including a perennially low temperature, strong winds and solar radiation, the presence of permafrost, and the lack of suitable topsoil, all of which are absent from low-altitude regions. It remains unknown which restoration measur ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.catena.2019.104142

76. Adding detailed transmission constraints to a long-term integrated assessment model – A case study for Brazil using the TIMES model

Author:
Raul Miranda; Sofia Simoes; Alexandre Szklo; Roberto Schaeffer
Source:
Energy 2019 v.167 pp. 791-803
ISSN:
0360-5442
Subject:
case studies; cost effectiveness; electricity; electricity costs; energy; free trade; models; power lines; power plants; solar energy; wind; wind power; Brazil
Abstract:
... Onshore wind and solar-photovoltaic-based electricity are expected to drive most of the global growth in renewable energy sources capacity until 2020. This creates a challenge for properly modelling such intermittent variable resources since: (i) their availability varies spatially and temporally and (ii) thus, their integration in power systems is determined by the configuration of transmission g ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.energy.2018.11.036

77. Adding realism to the Agglomeration Bonus: How endogenous land returns affect habitat fragmentation

Author:
Thadchaigeni Panchalingam; Chian Jones Ritten; Jason F. Shogren; Mariah D. Ehmke; Christopher T. Bastian; Gregory M. Parkhurst
Source:
Ecological economics 2019 v.164 pp. 106371
ISSN:
0921-8009
Subject:
case studies; cost effectiveness; experimental design; habitat conservation; habitat fragmentation; habitats; issues and policy; laboratory experimentation; land values; landowners; landscapes; Wyoming
Abstract:
... The Agglomeration Bonus has been shown to be a potentially successful policy to reunite fragmented habitat and increase conservation enrollment in laboratory testbed experiments. Yet, one key criticism has been that land prices have been assumed exogenous and fixed in these experiments. In the field, voluntary conservation enrollment by landowners will likely affect the value of the surrounding la ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ecolecon.2019.106371

78. Adding value to collections: improving the data associated with Crested Ibis Nipponia nippon specimens held in the Natural History Museum, Tring

Author:
Robert Prŷs-Jones
Source:
Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club 2019 v.139 no.2 pp. 137-146
ISSN:
2513-9894
Subject:
Nipponia nippon; birds; case studies; genomics; museums; research projects
Abstract:
... In the bird collection of the Natural History Museum at Tring (NHMUK), and no doubt in many analogous collections elsewhere, older specimens are increasingly likely to have become divorced from some, or even all, of the data that once accompanied them. As the utility of such specimens for research depends in large part on their accompanying data, it is important, though time-consuming, to try to r ...
DOI:
10.25226/bboc.v139i2.2019.a6

79. Addressing Animal Welfare through Collaborative Stakeholder Networks

Author:
Jill Fernandes; Dominique Blache; Shane K. Maloney; Graeme B. Martin; Bronwyn Venus; Frederick Rohan Walker; Brian Head; Alan Tilbrook
Source:
Agriculture 2019 v.9 no.6 pp. -
ISSN:
2077-0472
Subject:
animal welfare; case studies; governance; industry; issues and policy; stakeholders
Abstract:
... In this review, we discuss animal welfare as a complex and contested issue facing society and outline why collaborative, multi-stakeholder approaches are critical for effective policy development. Using the lens of “wicked problems” and drawing upon governance literature on policy networks, we identify important factors for working with the inherent complexity of animal welfare through ...
DOI:
10.3390/agriculture9060132

80. Addressing Long-Term Operational Risk Management in Port Docks under Climate Change Scenarios—A Spanish Case Study

Author:
Álvaro Campos; José María García-Valdecasas; Rafael Molina; Carmen Castillo; Enrique Álvarez-Fanjul; Joanna Staneva
Source:
Water 2019 v.11 no.10 pp. -
ISSN:
2073-4441
Subject:
General Circulation Models; case studies; climate change; risk management; sea level; storms; Spain
Abstract:
... Ports are strategic hubs of the logistic chain and are likely to be exposed to natural hazard events. Variation of metocean agents derived from climate change, such as sea level rise or changes in the magnitude, frequency, duration, and direction of storms, can modify the infrastructural and operational vulnerability of port areas and activities, demanding the development of adaptation or mitigati ...
DOI:
10.3390/w11102153

81. Addressing Risks Throughout the Life-cycle to Reduce Non-communicable Disease in Bangladesh (P10-085-19)

Author:
Md Akhter Imam; Rocio Villacorta-Linaza; Sumit Kane
Source:
Current developments in nutrition 2019 v.3 no.Supplement_1 pp. -
ISSN:
2475-2991
Subject:
European Union; World Health Organization; adolescents; adults; breast feeding; breast milk; caregivers; case studies; children; complementary feeding; complementary foods; diet; economic development; employed women; health services; infants; issues and policy; life skills; marketing; nutritional behavior; physical activity; public health; risk factors; schools; substance abuse; taxes; tobacco; urban areas; Bangladesh; Netherlands
Abstract:
... The rapidly increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCD) constitutes a major public health challenge undermining future social and economic development. Using Bangladesh as a case study, we review gaps in health and nutrition behavior throughout the life-cycle and suggest possible policy and program solutions We utilized a conceptual framework lightly adapted from the WHO Package of Essent ...
DOI:
10.1093/cdn/nzz034.P10-085-19

82. Addressing small-scale forestry informal markets through forest policy revision: A case study in Papua New Guinea

Author:
Micah G. Scudder; Jack Baynes; Grahame Applegate; John Herbohn
Source:
Land use policy 2019 v.88 pp. 104109
ISSN:
0264-8377
Subject:
business enterprises; case studies; community forestry; developing countries; exports; forest policy; foresters; forests; funding; lumber; markets; nonindustrial private forests; sawmills; Papua New Guinea
Abstract:
... Informal markets for timber harvested from small-scale and community forests can be vital to the development of rural economies and the empowerment of communities in many tropical developing countries. However, legal status of these markets is often uncertain, and this can prevent smallholders accessing government support and gaining access to financing. In Papua New Guinea (PNG), knowledge about ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.landusepol.2019.104109

83. Adjusting the rate of spread of fire simulations in real-time

Author:
Adrián Cardil; Santiago Monedero; Carlos Alberto Silva; Joaquín Ramirez
Source:
Ecological modelling 2019 v.395 pp. 39-44
ISSN:
0304-3800
Subject:
case studies; decision making; fire spread; fuels; models; prediction; uncertainty; wildfires
Abstract:
... Fire simulators allow predicting fire spread and behavior and some of which in real-time. Both strategies and tactics to suppress wildland fires depend on fire analysis which is generally based on fire simulations that need to be accurate for a proper decision making. However, limitations and assumptions of the fire models and uncertainties in input data may induce errors in the simulated fire gro ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2019.01.017

84. Adopting the circular economy approach on food loss and waste: The case of Italian pasta production

Author:
Ludovica Principato; Luca Ruini; Matteo Guidi; Luca Secondi
Source:
Resources, conservation, and recycling 2019 v.144 pp. 82-89
ISSN:
0921-3449
Subject:
United Nations; case studies; circular economy; economic sustainability; feeds; food industry; food loss; grinding; operating costs; pasta; straw; supply chain; sustainable development; wastes; wheat
Abstract:
... Food loss and waste (FLW) is one of the most serious social, economic and environmental issues undermining our planet’s sustainability, and by reducing it some UN Sustainable Development Goals may be achieved. The European Commission Circular Economy (CE) Package foresees FLW prevention, but to date few studies have adopted the CE perspective for analysing FLW. In 2017 only 20% of the world’s 50 l ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.resconrec.2019.01.025

85. Adoption behavior of cleaner production techniques to control agricultural non-point source pollution: A case study in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area

Author:
Tong Zhang; Yuheng Yang; Jiupai Ni; Deti Xie
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2019 v.223 pp. 897-906
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
case studies; crop yield; farmers; household income; models; nonpoint source pollution; soil analysis; structural equation modeling; sustainable agriculture; traditional farming; China
Abstract:
... To prevent severe agricultural non-point source pollution (NPSP) and ensure agricultural sustainability in China, the Chinese government has encouraged the use of cleaner production techniques (CPTs) in agricultural production. For CPTs to be effective, it is critical to increase their adoption by farmers. The aim of this study is to elucidate the adoption behavior of CPTs for controlling the agri ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.03.194

86. Adsorbate enrichment on a zeolite surface and assembly of a SERS sensor: a case study with silver nanoparticles and the flavonoid catechin

Author:
Chia-Chi Huang; Chi-Yun Cheng; Chao-Ting Chou; Wenlung Chen
Source:
RSC advances 2019 v.9 no.11 pp. 6048-6053
ISSN:
2046-2069
Subject:
Raman spectroscopy; adsorption; case studies; catechin; nanosilver; probability; zeolites
Abstract:
... We have studied the adsorption of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and catechin on readily available commercial zeolite beads. Both adsorbates became available on the zeolite and were several fold more concentrated after a simple adsorption process, contributing to a 10-times overall increase in the collision probability between the two adsorbates. We were further able to detect AgNP-induced Surface E ...
DOI:
10.1039/c9ra00039a

87. Adsorption and biodegradation functions of novel microbial embedding polyvinyl alcohol gel beads modified with cyclodextrin: a case study of benzene

Author:
Nan Wu; Xiaofang Li; Guoshuai Huang; Peng Pan; Chang Wang; Xinyuan Liu; Ming Zeng
Source:
Environmental technology 2019 v.40 no.15 pp. 1948-1958
ISSN:
1479-487X
Subject:
Zoogloea; adsorption; benzene; beta-cyclodextrin; biodegradation; case studies; cell respiration; dispersibility; freeze drying; gels; high-throughput nucleotide sequencing; microbial activity; polyvinyl alcohol; sucrose
Abstract:
... A novel microorganism embedding material was developed to enhance the benzene removal through adsorption and biodegradation, by introducing β-cyclodextrin (CD) to traditional polyvinyl alcohol gel beads. Results show that the optimal ratio of sucrose/benzene was 1.25 for co-metabolism biodegradation of benzene, and the maximum exogenous microbial respiration rate was 260.13 mgO₂/(gVSS h) for gel b ...
DOI:
10.1080/09593330.2018.1435727

88. Adsorption of Congo red dye on FexCo3-xO4 nanoparticles

Author:
Jia Liu; Nan Wang; Huili Zhang; Jan Baeyens
Source:
Journal of environmental management 2019 v.238 pp. 473-483
ISSN:
0301-4797
Subject:
Congo red; adsorbents; adsorption; case studies; effluents; industrial wastewater; kinetics; magnetic properties; models; nanoparticles; pollution control; sorption isotherms; surface area; textile industry
Abstract:
... The advanced treatment of industrial wastewater often calls upon the use of highly-efficient treatment methods to remove hazardous pollutants prior to the effluent discharge. Adsorption can be used towards removing micro-pollutants. Congo Red dye is widely used in the paper and textile industry, and residual quantities are present in the process effluents. Adsorbing metal oxide nanoparticles have ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.03.009

89. Advanced Cyberinfrastructure to Enable Search of Big Climate Datasets in THREDDS

Author:
Juozas Gaigalas; Liping Di; Ziheng Sun
Source:
ISPRS international journal of geo-information 2019 v.8 no.11 pp. -
ISSN:
2220-9964
Subject:
Earth system science; Internet; case studies; climate; data collection; metadata; meteorological data; models; spatial data
Abstract:
... Understanding the past, present, and changing behavior of the climate requires close collaboration of a large number of researchers from many scientific domains. At present, the necessary interdisciplinary collaboration is greatly limited by the difficulties in discovering, sharing, and integrating climatic data due to the tremendously increasing data size. This paper discusses the methods and tec ...
DOI:
10.3390/ijgi8110494

90. Advanced DINSAR analysis on dam stability monitoring: A case study in the Germano mining complex (Mariana, Brazil) with SBAS and PSI techniques

Author:
Fabio F. Gama; Waldir R. Paradella; José C. Mura; Cleber G. de Oliveira
Source:
Remote sensing applications 2019 v.16 pp. 100267
ISSN:
2352-9385
Subject:
assets; case studies; digital elevation models; interferometry; iron; mine tailings; mining; monitoring; planning; remote sensing; risk assessment; risk management; Brazil
Abstract:
... This work presents an investigation of detection and monitoring of surface motions using Advanced Differential SAR Interferometry (A-DInSAR) with SBAS (Small Baseline Subset) and PSI (Persistent Scatterer Interferometry) techniques in the Germano iron mining complex region (Mariana, Brazil), after the collapse of the Fundão tailing dam occurred on November 5th, 2015. The research was carried out a ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.rsase.2019.100267

91. Advanced Supervisory Control System Implemented at Full-Scale WWTP—A Case Study of Optimization and Energy Balance Improvement

Author:
Jakub Drewnowski
Source:
Water 2019 v.11 no.6 pp. -
ISSN:
2073-4441
Subject:
aeration; algorithms; ammonium; biochemical pathways; case studies; computer simulation; computer software; computers; cost effectiveness; data collection; denitrification; energy balance; feeds; mathematical models; nitrates; nitrification; prediction; sludge; uncertainty; wastewater treatment; Poland
Abstract:
... In modern and cost-effective Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs), processes such as aeration, chemical feeds and sludge pumping are usually controlled by an operating system integrated with online sensors. The proper verification of these data-driven measurements and the control of different unit operations at the same time has a strong influence on better understanding and accurately optimizing t ...
DOI:
10.3390/w11061218

92. Advances in present‐day frozen dough technology and its improver and novel biotech ingredients development trends—A review

Author:
Jacob O. Omedi; Weining Huang; Binle Zhang; Zhibin Li; Jianxian Zheng
Source:
Cereal chemistry 2019 v.96 no.1 pp. 34-56
ISSN:
0009-0352
Subject:
arginine; bread dough; breads; case studies; catalysts; cold tolerance; consumer demand; cryoprotectants; crystal structure; crystallization; decline; depolymerization; dinner; dough quality; enzymes; equipment; fermentation; food industry; frozen dough; frozen storage; gluten; glutenins; glycerol; hardness; hydrocolloids; ice; ingredients; markets; molecular weight; pizza; proline; protein value; refrigeration; shelf life; starch granules; temperature; trehalose; viability; yeasts
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: In response to the need for product flexibility and fast response to consumer trends, research interest frozen dough technology has continued to increase since its inception in 1970s. Common categories of these products are prefermented, unfermented, and par‐baked frozen dough products, with widely known frozen dough products such as refrigerated cookies and brownies, sw ...
DOI:
10.1002/cche.10122

93. Advances in spatial entropy measures

Author:
Linda Altieri; Daniela Cocchi; Giulia Roli
Source:
Stochastic environmental research and risk assessment 2019 v.33 no.4-6 pp. 1223-1240
ISSN:
1436-3240
Subject:
case studies; comparative study; entropy; land use; spatial data
Abstract:
... A very recent proposal of a set of entropy measures for spatial data, based on building pairs of realizations, allows to split the data heterogeneity that is usually assessed via Shannon’s entropy into two components: spatial mutual information, identifying the role of space, and spatial residual entropy, measuring heterogeneity due to other sources. A further decomposition into partial terms deep ...
DOI:
10.1007/s00477-019-01686-y

94. Advances in the pretreatment of brown macroalgae for biogas production

Author:
Terrell M. Thompson; Brent R. Young; Saeid Baroutian
Source:
Fuel processing technology 2019 v.195 pp. 106151
ISSN:
0378-3820
Subject:
Phaeophyceae; bioavailability; biofertilizers; biogas; biotransformation; case studies; energy balance; fermentation; fossil fuels; gas production (biological); greenhouse gas emissions; lignin; macroalgae; methane; polysaccharides; saccharification; sewage sludge
Abstract:
... Brown macroalgae are an attractive, untapped resource and a favourable alternative for conventional fossil fuels, given their low lignin and high polysaccharide content. However, the restricted bioavailability of structurally complex carbohydrates for digestion, results in a low biomethane potential. This paper reviews the various pretreatment technologies explored to optimise saccharification pri ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.fuproc.2019.106151

95. Advancing sustainable consumption and production in cities - A transdisciplinary research and stakeholder engagement framework to address consumption-based emissions and impacts

Author:
Patrick Schröder; Philip Vergragt; Halina Szejnwald Brown; Leonie Dendler; Neal Gorenflo; Kira Matus; Jaco Quist; Christoph D.D. Rupprecht; Arnold Tukker; Ronald Wennersten
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2019 v.213 pp. 114-125
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
carbon; case studies; cities; ecological footprint; emissions; governance; learning; lifestyle; social behavior; social change; stakeholders; urban planning; wastes
Abstract:
... Urban consumption patterns and lifestyles are increasingly important for the sustainability of cities today and in the future. However, considerations of consumption issues, social norms, behaviour and lifestyles within current urban sustainability research and practices are limited. Much untapped potential for the reduction of the environmental footprint of cities exists in combined production an ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.12.050

96. Advancing the Zebrafish embryo test for endocrine disruptor screening using micro‐injection: Ethinyl estradiol as a case study

Author:
Ellen D. G. Michiels; Lucia Vergauwen; Foon Yin Lai; Raewyn M. Town; Adrian Covaci; Alexander L. N. van Nuijs; Steven J. Van Cruchten; Dries Knapen
Source:
Environmental toxicology and chemistry 2019 v.38 no.3 pp. 533-547
ISSN:
0730-7268
Subject:
Danio rerio; abnormal development; absorbed dose; aromatase; biomarkers; brain; case studies; dose response; droplet size; embryo (animal); endocrine-disrupting chemicals; estradiol; estrogen receptors; exposure pathways; fish; guidelines; hydrophobicity; models; screening; solvents; toxicity testing; vitellogenin
Abstract:
... Fish (embryo) toxicity test guidelines are mostly based on aquatic exposures. However, in some cases, other exposure routes can be more practical and relevant. Micro‐injection into the yolk of fish embryos could offer a particular advantage for administering hydrophobic compounds, such as many endocrine disruptors. Single‐dose micro‐injection was compared with continuous aquatic exposure in terms ...
DOI:
10.1002/etc.4343

97. Advancing the prediction accuracy of satellite-based PM2.5 concentration mapping: A perspective of data mining through in situ PM2.5 measurements

Author:
Kaixu Bai; Ke Li; Ni-Bin Chang; Wei Gao
Source:
Environmental pollution 2019 v.254 pp. 113047
ISSN:
0269-7491
Subject:
aerosols; algorithms; case studies; data collection; meteorological parameters; models; particulates; prediction; regression analysis; satellites; screening; space and time; China
Abstract:
... Ground-measured PM₂.₅ concentration data are oftentimes used as a response variable in various satellite-based PM₂.₅ mapping practices, yet few studies have attempted to incorporate ground-measured PM₂.₅ data collected from nearby stations or previous days as a priori information to improve the accuracy of gridded PM₂.₅ mapping. In this study, Gaussian kernel-based interpolators were developed to ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.envpol.2019.113047

98. Advancing the use of scenarios to understand society’s capacity to achieve the 1.5 degree target

Author:
Simona Pedde; Kasper Kok; Katharina Hölscher; Niki Frantzeskaki; Ian Holman; Rob Dunford; Alison Smith; Jill Jäger
Source:
Global environmental change 2019 v.56 pp. 75-85
ISSN:
0959-3780
Subject:
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change; behavior change; case studies; climate; climate change; economic development; human capital; issues and policy; social inequality; society; socioeconomics
Abstract:
... With a range of potential pathways to a sustainable future compatible with the Paris Agreement 1.5 °C target, scenario analysis has emerged as a key tool in studies of climate change mitigation and adaptation. A wide range of alternative scenarios have been created, and core amongst these are five socio-economic scenarios (Shared Socio-economic Pathways or SSPs) and four emission scenarios (Repres ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2019.03.010

99. Advantage of variable-speed pumped storage plants for mitigating wind power variations: Integrated modelling and performance assessment

Author:
Weijia Yang; Jiandong Yang
Source:
Applied energy 2019 v.237 pp. 720-732
ISSN:
0306-2619
Subject:
case studies; economic indicators; electricity; energy; equipment; markets; mathematical models; quantitative analysis; standard deviation; storage technology; wind power; China; United States
Abstract:
... Developing the joint operation of hydro and variable renewable energy has emerged as a research trend, for handling the power variability. In recent years, variable-speed pumped storage plants (VSPSPs) have been proposed as an alternative to fixed-speed pumped storage plants, but VSPSPs require a higher investment cost for equipment. Hence, evaluating the advantages and demonstrating the value of ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.12.090

100. Advantages and challenges of the implementation of a low-cost particulate matter monitoring system as a decision-making tool

Author:
Víctor Caquilpán P.; Gabriel Aros G.; Sebastián Elgueta A.; Rodrigo Díaz S.; Gonzalo Sepúlveda K.; Carlos Sierralta J.
Source:
Environmental monitoring and assessment 2019 v.191 no.11 pp. 667
ISSN:
0167-6369
Subject:
air pollutants; air pollution; air quality; algorithms; artificial intelligence; calibration; case studies; compliance; decision support systems; environmental monitoring; particulates; screening
Abstract:
... The integration of monitoring technologies in the last decades has been a key factor in the development of new ways to track air pollutants and supplementing the network of traditional monitoring systems. In this regard, the appearance of affordable and accurate sensor devices to monitor air quality has made possible to obtain relevant data about the state of the air, and moreover, eminent institu ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10661-019-7875-4