Review
Anthropology
M. Kaparou, A. Oikonomou
Summary: This paper aims to explore the production, trade, and use of glass in Greece from the Late Bronze Age through the Hellenistic times, in order to enhance our understanding of this technology.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Petros Karalis, Elissavet Dotsika, Athanasios Godelitsas, Anastasios Antonaras, Anastasia Elektra Poutouki, Maria Tassi
Summary: In this study, chemical analysis was performed on 48 glass samples from Thessaloniki, Greece, revealing that most of the glasses originated from Egypt and were produced using natron as a flux. MnO was the main decolorizer, with some samples also containing Sb2O3. The presence of recycling processes was also evident.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anja B. Frank, Robert Frei, Maria Triantaphyllou, Emmanuel Vassilakis, Kristian Kristiansen, Karin M. Frei
Summary: This study establishes the first comprehensive bioavailable Sr isotope baseline for the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece by analyzing Sr-87/Sr-86 signatures and Sr concentrations of water, plants, and soil leachates. The study also identifies the differences in bioavailable Sr isotope signatures among different lithologies in the region.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dionysios Stamatis, Alexandros Emmanouilidis, Alessia Masi, Adam Izdebski, Pavlos Avramidis
Summary: This research presents the paleoenvironmental evolution of a drained lake at the Lousoi plateau (northern Peloponnese) for the past 10,000 years, based on the analysis of a 7 m depth core. The study reveals that the lake experienced increased water levels and wet climatic conditions from 10,900 to 7700 cal BP, with a dry pulse at 9400 cal BP. The transition to more shallow waters and a more oxygenated phase occurred at 8200 cal BP. In the Late Holocene period, the lake was highly affected by pedogenic processes, making it difficult to distinguish paleoclimatic/paleoenvironmental signals.
Article
Zoology
Andrzej Falniowski, Jozef Grego, Aleksandra Rysiewska, Artur Osikowski, Sebastian Hofman
Summary: This paper presents a new species of Hydrobia from the brackish Moustos spring in Arkadia, Greece. Through examination of reproductive organs and molecular relationships, it is confirmed as a new genus and species. The origin of this species is related to the Messinian salinity crisis and speciation was promoted during the Pliocene flooding.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Elisabetta Gliozzo, Margherita Ferri, Eleonora Braschi, Silvia Cadamuro, Alessandra Cianciosi
Summary: Accurate microchemical characterisation was performed on a collection of glass samples found in the archaeological excavation of Jesolo. The research aimed to improve the knowledge of early medieval glass and identified the glass as soda-lime-silica glass made of impure sands and natron. Iron and manganese were found to be the main elements responsible for the glass coloration.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Dionysios N. N. Apostolopoulos, Dionysios Giannikopoulos, Alexis Ramfos, Sara Faulwetter, Dionisios Panagiotaras, Konstantinos G. G. Nikolakopoulos, Pavlos Avramidis
Summary: The Kotychi Lagoon, part of the wider area of Strofylia Wetlands National Park and Protected Areas of Western Peloponnese in Greece, has been protected since 1971 and classified as a Natura 2000 area. This study used remote sensing techniques to estimate the water surface evolution of the lagoon from 1945 to 2016 and evaluated its ecological and environmental status. High-resolution aerial photos, orthomosaics, and satellite images were used, and linear regression rates were calculated. In-situ measurements and sample analysis were conducted to monitor environmental and ecological parameters. The results showed shrinkage of the lagoon's water surface, particularly in the northeastern and southern parts, with rates of 17.75 and 6.46 m/year, respectively. The ecological status was determined to be poor. Remote sensing techniques and in-situ analyses highlighted the ecological problems of the Kotychi Lagoon. Restorative measures are needed to improve its ecological status.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Cristiano Vignola, Martina Hattestrand, Anton Bonnier, Martin Finne, Adam C. Izdebski, Christos Katrantsiotis, Katerina Kouli, Georgios A. Liakopoulos, Elin Norstrom, Maria Papadaki, Nichola Strandberg, Erika Weiberg, Alessia Masi
Summary: This study reconstructs the vegetation of the Argive Plain in Greece for the past 5000 years and shows the significant impact of human activities on the environment. From the Early to Late Bronze Age, the landscape changed due to cultivation and the presence of palatial centers. From the Archaic period onwards, human pressure and drought caused landscape instability, leading to vegetation degradation.
Article
Geology
Stavros Triantafyllidis, Stylianos F. Tombros, Degao Zhai, Sotirios Kokkalas
Summary: The study explores the age, type, and geotectonic setting of Ermioni VMS, revealing genetic and spatial relationships with hydrothermally altered volcaniclastic rocks and turbidites. The VMS deposits are concentrated at Karakasi, Roro, and Cambrorosso mine sites. The findings suggest a partly sediment-covered, upper Cretaceous back-arc spreading center above a retreating subduction zone setting within the Adheres Melange unit.
ORE GEOLOGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stavroula Dimitriadou, Konstantinos G. Nikolakopoulos
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the usability of artificial neural networks (ANNs) for estimating reference evapotranspiration (ETo) in the Peloponnese Peninsula, Greece. The results showed that ANNs can be a good predictive model for ETo, even with a simple architecture. The most influential factors for ETo were found to be the mean temperature (Tmean) and wind speed (u(2)).
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Argyrios Papadopoulos, Stylianos Lazaridis, Afroditi Kipourou-Panagiotou, Nikolaos Kantiranis, Antonios Koroneos, Konstantinos Almpanakis
Summary: The study analyzed the geochemistry and provenance of beach sands from the Aggelochori coast line, revealing fluvial sands enriched in heavy minerals and a mixture of sediments eroded from various sources, including nearby granite and metamorphic rocks. The sands from Aggelochori area were found to have relatively low REE contents, suggesting a complex flow pattern and multiple sources of erosion.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Efthimios Karymbalis, Konstantinos Tsanakas, Ioannis Tsodoulos, Kalliopi Gaki-Papanastassiou, Dimitrios Papanastassiou, Dimitrios-Vasileios Batzakis, Konstantinos Stamoulis
Summary: This paper investigates the role of tectonic processes in the late Quaternary evolution of the coastal landscape in the Neapolis area. By studying marine terraces and using Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) dating, the study finds a significant coastal uplift with a long-term uplift rate of 0.36 ± 0.11 mm/a.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Elin Norstrom, Johannes West, Katerina Kouli, Christos Katrantsiotis, Martina Hattestrand, Rienk H. Smittenberg
Summary: The study evaluated anhydrosugars as paleofire indicators, and found high SAS concentrations in wet conditions but low or absent SAS in dry periods in a 6000-year fossil core from Greece, indicating a correlation between SAS and environmental moisture levels.
ORGANIC GEOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Geography, Physical
Maria Ntinou
Summary: The study of well-preserved wood charcoal from cave sites in southeastern Greece reveals changes in vegetation from the late Pleistocene to the early Holocene. Specific markers of vegetation change, such as Olea europaea and Quercus, show variations in response to climate conditions. The anthracological evidence from different caves tracks shifts in vegetation patterns through different climatic periods.
QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Dionysios N. Apostolopoulos, Konstantinos G. Nikolakopoulos
Summary: The littoral zone of Achaia prefecture in Greece has undergone significant changes in the past two decades. This study used remote sensing techniques to analyze the shoreline of the area. The results indicate that the Landsat TM 5 data provide more accurate shorelines compared to the SPOT 1 to 4 series, but both are not suitable for high-scale accurate diachronic shoreline monitoring.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Anthropology
A. Oikonomou, J. Henderson, M. Gnade, S. Chenery, N. Zacharias
ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
N. Zacharias, F. Karavassili, P. Das, S. Nicolopoulos, A. Oikonomou, A. Galanis, E. Rauch, R. Arenal, J. Portillo, J. Roque, J. Casablanca, I. Margiolaki
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2018)
Review
Anthropology
M. Kaparou, A. Oikonomou
Summary: This paper aims to explore the production, trade, and use of glass in Greece from the Late Bronze Age through the Hellenistic times, in order to enhance our understanding of this technology.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Artemios Oikonomou, Maria Kaparou, Vid S. Selih, Johannes T. van Elteren, Nikolaos Zacharias, Simon Chenery, Julian Henderson
Summary: This study examines the archaeological and historical importance of Thebes in central Greece, particularly in terms of glass working and trade during the ancient era. The analysis of 35 glass bead and vessel samples reveals different technological choices and potential origins of the artifacts.
Article
Archaeology
Artemios Oikonomou, Thilo Rehren, Anastasia Fiolitaki
Summary: This study presents archaeometric data of a large assemblage of early Byzantine glass excavated in ancient Lappa, revealing a variety of glass compositional groups such as mineral-natmn based groups and plant ash signature group. The differentiation into four compositional groups can be broadly linked to object types, while the glass working debris covers all compositional groups.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Anthropology
A. Oikonomou, J. Henderson, S. Chenery
ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
E. Palamara, P. P. Das, S. Nicolopoulos, L. Tormo Cifuentes, A. Oikonomou, E. Kouloumpi, A. Terlixi, N. Zacharias
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Archaeology
Christos Karydis, Artemios Oikonomou, Alexander Konstanta
MEDITERRANEAN ARCHAEOLOGY & ARCHAEOMETRY
(2019)
Article
Archaeology
Jack L. Davis, Sharon R. Stocker
Article
Archaeology
Peter Cosyns, Artemios Oikonomou, Andrea Ceglia, Demetrios Michaelides
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2018)
Article
Archaeology
Artemios Oikonomou, Pavlos Triantafyllidis
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2018)
Article
Archaeology
Artemios Oikonomou
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Michel Rocha Baqueta, Augusto Cesar Costa-Santos, Ana Paula Rebellato, Gisele Marcondes Luz, Juliana Azevedo Lima Pallone, Federico Marini, Alexsandro Lara Teixeira, Douglas N. Rutledge, Patricia Valderrama
Summary: This study reports the essential element composition of new Brazilian Canephora coffees and applies chemometric tools for analysis. The results demonstrate the suitability of this method for origin and species discrimination based on the inorganic fraction of coffee.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mengjie Li, Jiapeng Wang, You Zhou, Yang Chen, Lingying Xia
Summary: A novel photoelectrochemical biosensor based on gold nanoparticles and specific structures was developed for highly sensitive detection of mercury ion. The multiple sandwich structures hindered electron supply and light harvesting, resulting in a weakened PEC signal, while the specific structures extinguished the PEC signal, enabling quantitative detection of Hg2+. The sensor exhibited high selectivity and stability, with potential applications in environmental detection, biological analysis, and medical research.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mohamed A. Korany, Rasha M. Youssef, Marwa A. A. Ragab, Mostafa A. Afify
Summary: A stability-indicating fit-for-purpose method was developed for the determination of HC, TL, and PS in syrup dosage form. The method successfully separated CL from THY and quantified the analytes using HPLC-DAD. The robustness of the method was assessed through statistical analysis and self-validation.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Lingling Lin, Minyu Li, Ping Li, Chenqing Ye, Huanglong Zhuang, Shaohuang Weng, Feng Chen
Summary: This study developed a highly sensitive and selective electrochemical sensor for simultaneous detection of dopamine and uric acid. The sensor exhibited excellent anti-interference and stability, and could accurately measure dopamine and uric acid in human urine samples.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Peifang Chen, Caiyun Jiang, Zhouping Wang, Hong-zhen Lian, Xiaoyuan Ma
Summary: In this study, a high-performance SERS-active aptasensor was successfully developed for the quantitative analysis of AFB1 in cereal grains, which is of great significance in the field of food safety.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
E. Abas, C. Marina-Montes, C. Perez-Marin, J. Puimedon, J. Anzano
Summary: This study conducted a comprehensive measurement of natural and anthropogenic radionuclides in soil, water, and air in different locations around Deception Island in Antarctica. The results revealed significant levels of 210Pb and anthropogenic 137Cs in soil samples near old human settlements and facilities, as well as detectable levels of 137Cs and 60Co in water samples from old hunting areas. The findings also suggested potential resuspension processes based on higher-than-expected air quality results.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Joao Franciso Allochio, Nayara A. dos Santos, Nathalia dos S. Conceicao, Clara S. D. Baptista, Keyller B. Borges, Valdemar Lacerda Jr, Wanderson Roma
Summary: This study developed a fiber spray ionization mass spectrometry (FSI-MS) method, which shows great potential in detecting illicit drugs. Compared with paper spray ionization mass spectrometry (PSI-MS), FSI-MS demonstrates higher sensitivity in COC detection.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Dina A. Ahmed, Ola G. Hussein, Mamdouh R. Rezk, Mohamed Abdelkawy, Yasmin Rostom
Summary: The main goal of this study was to develop two green chromatographic techniques, HPLC and TLC, for the determination of alcaftadine (ALF) in pharmaceutical formulation and biological samples. The developed HPLC technique showed high efficiency and minimal environmental impact, successfully identifying ALF in the presence of its degradate. The TLC method provided a stability indicating study for ALF and was determined to be safe, green, and eco-friendly.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Abdullah Taner Bisgin
Summary: A green, speedy, and handy method for separation and determination of four commonly used food colorants was established using vortex assisted sequential-simultaneous liquid phase micro-extraction (VA-SS-LPME). The method does not require any instrumental chromatographic techniques. The procedure includes sequential separation steps using different extractants and simultaneous UV-vis spectrophotometric determination steps. The method is environmentally friendly and applicable for determination of colorants in food and pharmaceuticals.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yifan Zhang, Tong Zhang, Wenjing Ba, Li Liu, Yuan Rao, Xiaodan Zhang, Hanhan Zhang, Xiu Jin
Summary: This paper proposes a novel spectral transfer modelling method based on neural network architecture searching for the asymptomatic prediction of Akizuki pear cork spot disorder. The experiments show that the model by this method is more effective, achieving an accuracy of 82.61%.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Krzysztof Greda, Maja Welna, Anna Szymczycha-Madeja, Pawel Pohl
Summary: For the first time, a dispersive micro-solid phase extraction (D-mu SPE) based on graphene oxide was used for the ultrasensitive determination of Cd. With this method, Cd can be efficiently extracted from a mixture of alkali and alkaline earth metals without the need for an elution step. The combination of D-mu SPE and SAGD OES significantly reduces matrix effects and improves the tolerance of Cd to alkali metals. The method shows simplicity in the measurement system and the commercially available nanosorbent used.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
P. K. Fathima Anjila, G. R. Tharani, Anand Sundaramoorthy, Venkat Kumar Shanmugam, Karthikeyan Subramani, Shanmugavel Chinnathambi, Ganesh N. Pandian, Vimala Raghavan, Andrews Nirmala Grace, Singaravelu Ganesan, Mangaiyarkarasi Rajendiran
Summary: This work proposes a rapid and sensitive spectroscopic method for detecting melamine in food products using rare-earth Terbium-doped Graphene Quantum Dots (Tb-GQDs) synthesized by microwave and simple chemical conjugation methods. The synthesized Tb-GQDs show a spherical shape with a size of approximately 6 nm and a quantum yield of 52%. The maximum detection limit for melamine concentration in milk and milk products is found to be 0.31 μM. The dual emitting Tb-GQDs provide a sensitive and effective platform for real-time detection of melamine in food samples, particularly in milk, and show promising potential in the food industry.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Piyush Dey, Mandeep Kaur, Akhil Khajuria, Dilmeet Kaur, Manpreet Singh, Hema Kumari Alajangi, Neha Singla, Gurpal Singh, Ravi Pratap Barnwal
Summary: Environmental issues, such as the uncontrolled release of dangerous pollutants, have significant impacts on human health. Traditional methods for detecting pollutants require specialized personnel and equipment, but nanotechnology has improved the performance of biosensors. This article discusses the use of nanotechnology in pollutant detection and the associated techniques.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Sa Dong, Qiuyun Shi, Lingjun Guan, Yulong Wang, Pengyan Liu, Cunzheng Zhang, Jianguo Feng
Summary: In this study, a highly sensitive indirect competitive chemiluminescence enzyme immunoassay (icCLEIA) method was developed for the determination of sodium pentachlorophenolate (PCP-Na) and its metabolite pentachlorophenol (PCP). The method showed high specificity and affinity with a detection limit of 0.0032 ng/mL for PCP-Na and 0.0192 ng/mL for PCP. The method had no cross reaction with other chlorophenols compounds except for PCP. The average recoveries in chicken, pork and fish samples were 81.3-105.8% with low coefficient of variation (CV).
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Palaniappan Ilayaraja, Murugan Manivannan, Paramasivam Parthiban
Summary: Nirmatrelvir, an antiviral drug used for the treatment of COVID-19, has been recommended by the World Health Organization. We developed an optimized analytical method for the quantification of Nirmatrelvir and its products, with high sensitivity and a wide linear range. The method also meets the requirements for greenness evaluation.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2024)