Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
B. Chitra, S. S. Kumar
Summary: This study proposes a novel approach for cervical cancer classification, utilizing image pre-processing, segmentation, feature extraction, and the combination of convolutional neural network and Sooty Tern Optimization algorithm. The proposed method achieves accurate classification of cervical cancer and demonstrates better results compared to other classifiers, with high accuracy, specificity, sensitivity, and F-score.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IMAGING SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Hardware & Architecture
Heming Jia, Yao Li, Kangjian Sun, Ning Cao, Helen Min Zhou
Summary: A hybrid model based on sooty tern optimization algorithm (STOA) and differential evolution (DE) is proposed in this paper to optimize support vector machine (SVM) parameters and select the best feature sets simultaneously, aiming to improve search efficiency and convergence rate.
COMPUTER SYSTEMS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Aishah B. Z. Joomun, Carol A. Wallace, Badroonesha Aumjaud, Deena Ramful-Baboolall
Summary: This study used a mixed-methods approach to assess food safety culture and climate in micro and small food manufacturing businesses in Mauritius. The results revealed some inconsistencies and highlighted the importance of triangulation methods to gain an overall assessment of food safety culture. The findings provide valuable input for developing interventions to improve knowledge, attitudes, and practices of employees and managers, and promote positive food safety cultures.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Jieguang He, Zhiping Peng, Delong Cui, Jingbo Qiu, Qirui Li, Hao Zhang
Summary: The Sooty Tern Optimization Algorithm (STOA) is a bio-inspired algorithm that mimics the migration and attacking behaviors of the sea bird sooty tern. An enhanced STOA (ESTOA) is proposed to address the shortcomings of STOA in dealing with complex optimization problems. ESTOA incorporates multiple search guidance strategies and position update modes to increase population diversity and maintain a balance between global exploration and local exploitation.
APPLIED INTELLIGENCE
(2023)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Jinmiao Wang, Jun Xiao, Yan Xue, Lixue Wen, Dongping Shi
Summary: This paper aims to reduce the energy consumption of mine ventilation system by establishing a mathematical model and applying optimization algorithms. The experimental results demonstrate that the energy consumption of the mine can be significantly reduced, which is of great value for the safety and clean production of the mine.
MINING METALLURGY & EXPLORATION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kyohei Furukawa, Masaya Kono, Tetsuro Kataoka, Yukio Hasebe, Huijuan Jia, Hisanori Kato
Summary: The study found that nutritional supplementation of eggshell membrane (ESM) can have a beneficial effect on maintaining skin health and improving the skin aging process, possibly through upregulating calcium signaling.
Article
Ecology
Joanna B. Wong, Simeon Lisovski, Ray T. Alisauskas, Willow English, Marie-Andree Giroux, Autumn-Lynn Harrison, Dana Kellett, Nicolas Lecomte, Mark Maftei, Avery Nagy-MacArthur, Robert A. Ronconi, Paul A. Smith, Mark L. Mallory, Marie Auger-Methe
Summary: The Arctic tern is a well-known seabird famous for its annual migrations between the Arctic and the Antarctic. Research conducted on Arctic terns from multiple breeding colonies across North America showed that they use specific migration routes towards Africa, Brazil, and the Pacific coast, with slightly different timings globally. Conservation management of Arctic terns during their migration should be adaptable to the times of the year that the birds use different parts of their route.
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Julian P. Hume
Summary: A new subspecies of Papasula booby is described based on fossil remains from the Mascarene Islands. This subspecies, named Papasula abbotti nelsoni, was larger than the Christmas Island species and similar in size to the extinct Hiva Oa Booby from the Marquesas. The Mascarene booby became extinct by the end of the 18th century, but a population from Assumption Island in the Seychelles Archipelago, which is identical to the Christmas Island birds, is discussed in detail.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jakub Biesek
Summary: The study analyzed the changes in various characteristics of Ross 308 chicken eggs during incubation, such as eggshell thickness, fatty acid content in yolk, pH and crude protein content in albumen and amniotic fluid, etc. The results showed that during incubation, the eggshell became thinner, the thick albumen decreased, and the biological value of the amniotic fluid increased. The lysozyme activity, viscosity, and crude protein content may be interdependent.
Article
Pathology
Kevin D. Niedringhaus, Lisa A. Shender, Adam DiNuovo, Leanne J. Flewelling, Grazieli Maboni, Susan Sanchez, P. J. Deitschel, Joanna Fitzgerald, Nicole M. Nemeth
Summary: This study investigated a multispecies mortality event in terns off the coast of Florida in 2018, finding brevetoxicosis and Bisgaard taxon 40-induced sepsis as the main causes. Toxicology screening showed levels of brevetoxins consistent with brevetoxicosis, while histology revealed multiorgan inflammation and necrosis associated with a gram-negative bacillus.
JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Energy & Fuels
Pamela Ramsami, Robert T. F. Ah King
Summary: The paper examines forecasting models for monthly peak electricity demand in Mauritius and Rodrigues, finding that the adaptive network based fuzzy inference system model performed best on most error metrics among the three techniques studied.
2021 IEEE PES/IAS POWERAFRICA CONFERENCE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Olga D. Iakobson, Oxana L. Gribkova, Alexey R. Tameev, Jean-Michel Nunzi
Summary: The study optimized the structure of experimentally designed solar cells by adjusting the thickness of the photoactive layer. A simple method based on light absorbance and exciton generation rate was proposed to optimize the thickness range of the photoactive layer, which proved effective for solar cells with different natures of photoactive materials.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Piotr Minias, Joanna Drzewinska-Chanko, Radoslaw Wlodarczyk
Summary: This study compared the variation in innate and adaptive immune genes in common terns, finding differences in allelic richness and sequence divergence between Toll-like receptors (TLRs) and Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) genes. The MHC alleles showed greater sequence divergence and more sites under positive selection compared to TLRs, with MHC class II showing stronger signatures of positive selection and recombination than MHC class I. The results suggest that mechanisms maintaining variation at the MHC may vary between different classes of MHC genes.
INFECTION GENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Review
Anthropology
Casey N. West, Lawrence M. Schell, Mia Gallo
Summary: There are significant variations in the effects of toxicant exposure on sexual maturation between males and females, with differences observed in lead, DDE/DDT, and PCB exposures. Further research is needed to explore the basis of sex variation related to sexual maturation in response to DDE/DDT and PCB exposures.
ANNALS OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Koichi Hayashi, Mitchell Craig, Shunjia Tan, Chisato Konishi, Haruhiko Suzuki, Michitaka Tahara, Kent Falkenstein, Bin He, Daxiang Cheng
Summary: The passive surface-wave method proposed in this study utilizes seismic ambient noise to delineate 2D or 3D S-wave velocity models without the need for seismic sources. By employing common-midpoint spatial autocorrelation (CMP-SPAC) to calculate phase velocities, dispersion curves and VS profiles are generated for each grid point, allowing for the construction of pseudo-2D or pseudo-3D models. The method was successfully applied to an active fault investigation in China, providing a 3D VS model mapping vertical displacement on a known fault.
Article
Geography, Physical
Alireza Vaezi, Fereydoun Ghazban, Vahid Tavakoli, Joyanto Routh, Abdolmajid Naderi Beni, Thomas S. Bianchi, Jason H. Curtis, Henrik Kylin
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
L-M Veldsman, H. Kylin, P. Bronkhorst, I Engelbrecht, H. Bouwman
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Veronica van der Schyff, Nee Sun Choong Kwet Yive, Hindrik Bouwman
Article
Environmental Sciences
Florence Nantaba, John Wasswa, Henrik Kylin, Wolf-Ulrich Palm, Hindrik Bouwman, Klaus Kuemmerer
Article
Environmental Sciences
Veronica van der Schyff, Nee Sun Choong Kwet Yive, Anuschka Polder, Nik C. Cole, Hindrik Bouwman
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yasfir Tarif Nadat, Henrik Kylin, Rudo Sithole, Velesia Lesch, Hindrik Bouwman
Summary: The study found elevated metal concentrations in wasps from sites near Harare, suggesting pollution may come from both geology and environmental pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hindrik Bouwman, R. Pieters, A. Polder, L. Quinn
Summary: Different species of terrestrial and aquatic birds acquire and deposit POPs in their eggs in different proportions and quantities in the same area, with trophic levels and habitat explaining the overall patterns but detailed differences remaining unclear.
ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Suranie Horn, Tash Vogt, Elisca Gerber, Bianca Vogt, Hindrik Bouwman, Rialet Pieters
Summary: South Africa has the highest number of HIV patients, and the high usage of ARVs for AIDS treatment results in the presence of ARVs in the environment, with wastewater being a major contributor of pharmaceutical pollution.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Anna Andersson, Michael Gonsior, Mourad Harir, Norbert Hertkorn, Philippe Schmitt-Kopplin, Leanne Powers, Henrik Kylin, Daniel Hellstrom, Kerstin Nilsson, Amma Pettersson, Helena Stavklint, David Bastviken
Summary: The study found that DBP mixtures at drinking water treatment plants are relatively stable, but non-volatile DBPs are still affected during water treatment and distribution processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-WATER RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Ryan C. Uren, Francois Bothma, Carl D. van der Lingen, Hindrik Bouwman
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Carina Verster, Hindrik Bouwman
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Zoology
L. P. Quinn, C. Roos, R. Pieters, A. Polder, H. Bouwman
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Anna Andersson, Elin Lavonen, Mourad Harir, Michael Gonsior, Norbert Hertkorn, Philippe Schmitt-Kopplin, Henrik Kylin, David Bastviken
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-WATER RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Anna Andersson, Mourad Harir, Michael Gonsior, Norbert Hertkorn, Philippe Schmitt-Kopplin, Henrik Kylin, Susanne Karlsson, Muhammad Jamshaid Ashiq, Elin Lavonen, Kerstin Nilsson, AEmma Pettersson, Helena Stavklint, David Bastviken
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-WATER RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muqiu Hu, Xin Zhao, Jinghan Gu, Lulu Qian, Zhiqing Wang, Yuanyuan Nie, Xiaoyu Han, Long An, Haiqiang Jiang
Summary: Due to its simple process, environmental friendliness, and low operating costs, biometallurgy has become a popular technology for metals recovering from low-grade ores and tailings. An optimized agar was used to isolate and grow functional bacteria, resulting in the successful isolation of six functional stains. These strains were further tested for their ability to leach metals from polymetallic sulfide tailings, with significant improvements observed when the strains were mixed together. The selection of leaching process should be based on tailings composition and target metals.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saqib Hassan, Aswin Thacharodi, Anshu Priya, R. Meenatchi, Thanushree A. Hegde, R. Thangamani, Ht Nguyen, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: An Endocrine Disrupting Chemical (EDC) is a compound that disrupts the function of the endocrine system and is found in the environment. EDCs, such as Bisphenol A and pesticides, have been shown to have negative effects on the female reproductive system. Understanding the relationship between EDCs and women's health is crucial for developing strategies to protect reproductive health and informing public policy decisions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lichang Zhou, Zhaoling Li, Boyi Cheng, Jinqi Jiang, Xinqi Bi, Zongping Wang, Guanghao Chen, Gang Guo
Summary: Thiosulfate can promote sulfur-mediated bacterial activity, inhibit glycogen accumulating organisms, and enhance denitrification efficiency. After the carbon source is reduced, the competitive ability of glycogen accumulating organisms increases, resulting in reduced sulfate reduction.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Claire E. Campbell, Devyn L. Cotter, Katherine L. Bottenhorn, Elisabeth Burnor, Hedyeh Ahmadi, W. James Gauderman, Carlos Cardenas-Iniguez, Daniel Hackman, Rob McConnell, Kiros Berhane, Joel Schwartz, Jiu-Chiuan Chen, Megan M. Herting
Summary: Recent studies have found a connection between air pollution and increased risk for behavioral problems during development. However, more longitudinal studies are needed to investigate how exposure during the transition to adolescence may affect emotional behaviors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing-hong Liang, Ru-yu Yang, Mei-ling Liu, Ying-qi Pu, Wen-wen Bao, Yu Zhao, Li-xin Hu, Yu-shan Zhang, Shan Huang, Nan Jiang, Xue-ya Pu, Shao-yi Huang, Guang-hui Dong, Ya-jun Chen
Summary: This study examines the association between urban Green and blue spaces (GBS) exposure and Emotion and behavior problems (EBP) in youth populations. The findings suggest that higher exposure to GBS, particularly green spaces (GS) and blue spaces (BS), is associated with a decrease in the risk of developing total difficulties in young individuals. The joint effect of GS and BS may also contribute to the decrease in EBPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diego Ruiz-Sobremazas, Mario Ruiz Coca, Miguel Morales-Navas, Rocio Rodulfo-Cardenas, Caridad Lopez-Granero, Maria Teresa Colomina, Cristian Perez-Fernandez, Fernando Sanchez-Santed
Summary: Air pollution is associated with a range of health issues and gestational exposure to environmental pollutants may be linked to neurodevelopmental disorders. This study investigated the effects of oral gestational exposure to particulate matter (PM) on ultrasonic vocalizations (USV). The findings suggest that this exposure may lead to social deficits and abnormal gene expression related to neurotransmitter systems. Further research is needed to better understand the effects of air pollution on neurodevelopmental disorders and the neurotransmission systems involved.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yagmur Kabakci, Sadiye Kosar, Ozgur Dogan, Fehmi Gorkem Uctug, Osman Atilla Arikan
Summary: This study investigated the effect of electrohydrolysis pretreatment on municipal solid waste. The results showed that applying electrohydrolysis pretreatment increased methane production and reduced the time required for hydrolysis, suggesting it is a promising method to improve anaerobic digestion efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chuanwu Zhao, Yaozhong Pan, Hanyi Wu, Yu Zhu
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of industrial zones on urban heat islands using remote sensing images and a novel spectral index. The research found that the contraction or expansion of industrial zones has a significant effect on land surface temperature. The results are valuable for environmental assessment and fine management of industrial cities.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bang Du, Zhongzhong Wang, Piet N. L. Lens, Xinmin Zhan, Guangxue Wu
Summary: This study investigated the performance, syntrophic relationships, microbial communities, and metabolic pathways of ethanol-fed reactors with different operational modes and solids retention times. The results showed that different microorganisms were enriched under different SRT conditions, and syntrophic bacteria related to methane production could be enriched under low SRT conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gokulan Ravindiran, Sivarethinamohan Rajamanickam, Muralikrishnan Ramalingam, Gasim Hayder, Balamurugan Karupaiya Sathaiah, Madhava Krishna Reddy Gaddam, Senthil Kumar Muniasamy, Priya Arunkumar
Summary: The present study investigated the sustainable approach for wastewater treatment using waste algal blooms. The biochar produced by the marine algae Ulva reticulata was used to remove chromium, nickel, and zinc from aqueous solutions. The study examined the adsorbents' properties and stability using SEM/EDX, FTIR, and XRD. The results showed that the biochar had high removal efficiency for the toxic metals, and the packed bed column effectively removed the heavy metal ions. The Thomas and Adams-Bohart models were found to best fit the regression values, and desorption studies were conducted to understand the sorption and elution processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Vignesh Vinayagam, Kavitha Nagarasampatti Palani, Sudha Ganesh, Siddharth Rajesh, Vedha Varshini Akula, Ramapriyan Avoodaiappan, Omkar Singh Kushwaha, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: The presence of pollutants in water contributes to global pollution and poses significant threats to humans and wildlife. Finding effective wastewater treatment techniques is crucial for reducing pollutant accumulation in the environment. This paper highlights recent advances in the electrochemical advanced oxidation method and other processes for treating pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticide-polluted effluents.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. M. M. Ahmed, Kai-Yue Chen, Fang-Yu Tsao, Yi-Cheng Hsieh, Yu-Ting Liu, Min Tzou
Summary: This study investigated the sorption of citric acid onto humic acid-iron hydr(o)xide coprecipitate (HAFHCP) and the reciprocal effects of citric acid and P sorption on HAFHCP. The results showed that citric acid could increase P availability and have an impact on P sorption.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xibo Xu, Zeqiang Wang, Xiaoning Song, Wenjie Zhan, Shuting Yang
Summary: The selection of predictor variables is crucial in building a digital mapping model for potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in soil. Traditionally, spatial and spectral parameters have been used as predictor variables, but the temporal dimension is often overlooked. This study demonstrates the value of incorporating temporal indices in the model, leading to significant performance improvements. The temporal-spatial-spectral covariate combinations used in a random forest (RF) algorithm achieve satisfactory mapping accuracy and outperform other methods.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Pei, Xun Liu, Mengbo Cao, Zijun Wang, Hongbing Yang
Summary: Heteroatom doping can reconfigure the electronic structure of heterogeneous catalysts, leading to the development of advanced oxidation water purification materials with superior performance and stability. In this study, a series of catalysts with different elemental doping were prepared using a simple and environmentally friendly method. The S-doped NiCo2O4 catalyst showed excellent catalytic performance for the removal of Tetracycline, with significantly increased kinetic constant and high oxidation and mineralization efficiency in a wide pH range. The degradation process was dominated by non-radical oxidation pathway after S doping, and the overall process moved towards low toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Srivalli Thimmarayan, Harshavardhan Mohan, Gaddapara Manasa, Karthi Natesan, Shanmugam Mahendran, Pavithra Muthukumar Sathya, Byung-Taek Oh, R. Ravi Kumar, Rangasamy Sigamani Gandhimathi, Arul Jayaprakash, Kamala-Kannan Seralathan
Summary: This study investigated the bacterial degradation of naphthalene (NPT) isolated from crude oil-contaminated soil. Bacillus sp. GN 3.4, a potential bacteria for NPT biodegradation, was isolated and the optimal conditions for NPT degradation were determined. The study suggests that Bacillus sp. GN 3.4 could potentially aid in bioremediation by eliminating NPT from the soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)