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UrduPascack Valley Medical Group announces the addition of Bryan Pablo, M.D., a distinguished Obstetrician and Gynecologist, to their growing team of healthcare professionals. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Pablo brings a wealth of expertise and a commitment to providing exemplary care to women.
Month: July 2024
Ripe for discovery: unraveling the genetic switches of pear maturation
A new study has revealed a key homeodomain transcription factor, PbHB.G7.2, that plays a crucial role in ethylene biosynthesis during pear fruit ripening. By binding to the promoter of the ethylene biosynthetic gene PbACS1b, PbHB.G7.2 enhances ethylene production, significantly impacting the ripening process.
Making eco-sustainable floating offshore wind farms: Siting, mitigations, and compensations
Abstract Floating Offshore Wind Farms (FOWFs) are the most promising renewable energy resource. Floating turbines are installed at progressively increasing water depths, interacting with offshore and deep-sea ecosystems. Thus, specific criteria to enable a sound and accurate Environmental Impact Assessment…
Can AI predict the impact of its implementation in greenhouse farming?
Abstract The integration of Artificial Intelligence offers transformative solutions to modern-day challenges, especially in sectors like agriculture that are pivotal for human sustenance. This study underscores the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence in conditioned agricultural practices within greenhouses, based on…
Comparative life cycle assessment of landfill gas utilization in South Korea with parametric uncertainties
Abstract Landfill gas, a major contributor to global CH4 emissions, which have a much greater impact on global warming than CO2 does, is inevitable as a waste derivative. Upcycling landfill gas into value-added products is a powerful strategy to reduce greenhouse gas…
Latinx LGBTQ+ youth and grandparents: Intergenerational solidarity, precarious familismo, and cisnormativity
Abstract Objective This study documents the importance of grandparents for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) Latinx youth and how cisnormativity shapes these relationship dynamics. Background Most research on LGBTQ+ youth’s family relations centers on the parent–child relationship. Grandparents…
Emerging energy sources’ social acceptability: Evidence from marine-based energy projects
Abstract Any decrease in global warming and its effects can only occur with a substantial reduction in anthropogenic CO2 emissions. In this context, renewable energy sources, particularly emerging sources, may play a central role in accelerating the transition from fossil fuels…
Opportunistic Colonizers: Selectively Targeting Tumor Cells with Bacteria
Live bacteria can be applied in cancer therapy given their ability to deplete nutrients and induce cell death in tumors. However, the interaction between bacteria and tumor cells is risky and can exacerbate the inflammatory response and the expression of anti-apoptotic genes.
Business model innovation in circular start-ups: Overcoming barriers in the circular plastics economy
Abstract Circular start-ups (CSUs) are crucial for implementing a circular economy; yet, little research has been undertaken on the specific barriers they face. Through a case study of CSUs in the Dutch plastics industry, we identify several key barriers encompassing…
Institutional environments for circular start-ups: Insights from an entrepreneurial European region
Abstract Circular start-ups (CSUs) are gaining popularity to radically rethink the linear resource flows of global production systems and adopt ambitious approaches towards a circular economy from inception. For CSUs, the institutional environment is particularly relevant; this is because the…
Can renewable energy prosumerism cater for sufficiency and inclusion?
Abstract By asking how renewable energy sources (RES) prosumerism, integrates sufficiency and inclusivity concerns and/or practices, the study presents the results of a narrative literature review of RES prosumerism research. The review focuses on how these concerns and/or practices emerge…
College Readiness Rally: Rev Up for Success Program Aims to Smooth Transition to Higher Education
CFES GEAR UP’s Rev Up for Success Program Aims to Smooth Transition to Higher Education
Renewable energy for women empowerment: Experiences from rural West Bengal
Abstract Unreliable supply and frequent failures of grid electricity are common in rural and disaster-prone areas in India. Furthermore, the households living below the poverty line have limited ability to pay the electricity charges regularly. Under these circumstances, access to…
Associations between parental precarious work schedules and child behavior problems among low-income families
Abstract Objective This study examined associations between parental precarious work schedules and child behavior problems among a sample of families with low incomes receiving child-care subsidies and tested three hypothesized mediators of these associations: work–family conflict, economic insecurity, and child-care…
Harvesting strength: how tea plants fight off disease while staying tender
A novel study uncovers the regulatory interplay between lignin biosynthesis and tenderness in young tea shoots, offering a promising avenue for improving tea quality and disease resistance.
Improving farmers’ livelihoods through the eco-compensation of forest carbon sinks
Abstract Promoting forest carbon sinks (FCSs) offsetting is a crucial way to improve the farmers’ livelihoods, promote low-carbon rural development. There is no consensus on the factors affecting farmers’ willingness to accept (WTA) and enterprises’ willingness to pay (WTP), it…
A Research Team Develops SCAG Algorithm for Accurate Branch Detection and Angle Calculation in Soybeans Using LiDAR Data
A research team has developed the SCAG algorithm for accurate branch detection and angle calculation in soybean plants using LiDAR data.
Factors Vary for Mode of Death After Cardiac Arrest
A study from The Ohio State University finds important differences among patients who survive a cardiac arrest to receive hospital care before their death.
The Supreme Court blocks Sackler Family Immunity
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the Sackler family’s bid for immunity from opioid-related lawsuits in a landmark decision. This ruling marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing opioid crisis, potentially reshaping how litigation against pharmaceutical companies is handled nationwide.
Biting Threat: Dengue Fever on the Rise in the US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning about the increased risk of dengue fever in the United States, marking a significant public health concern. The increased risk of dengue infections in the US is particularly concerning as it represents a shift in the geographical spread of this mosquito-borne disease.
Hurricanes Cooking up an Intense Season
The onset of the hurricane season has brought renewed attention to the impacts and preparedness efforts necessary to mitigate the damage caused by these powerful storms. The increasing intensity and frequency of hurricanes are attributed to global warming and climate change, posing significant risks to lives, property, and economies.
Business Insights on Major Sporting Events: Copa America and UEFA Euro 2024
June 2024 is set to be a thrilling month for football fans worldwide, with both the Copa America and UEFA Euro 2024 promising to capture global attention.
New Findings May Fix the Replicability Crisis in Microbiome Research
UC San Diego researchers have discovered another factor that affects the composition of the gut microbiome: time of day.
July 2024 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus: Video: “Epilepsy Surgery”
Announcement of contents of the July 2024 issue of Neurosurgical Focus: Video