in recent decades, the issue of stress and its negative consequences such as violence in the workplace, increased accidents at work, absenteeism and burnout, have deleterious effects on the efficiency and economy. the aim of this study was to determine the occupational stress of pelletizing industry workers and its determinants. this study was descriptive-analytical and cross sectional. among w...

sleeping is an important physiological process, wielding deep effect on the spiritual and physical health of individuals. the present study has been carried out to investigate workers’ sleep quality in golegohar mineral industries co., sirjan, iran. this cross-sectional and descriptive-analytical study has been carried out in 2012. the statistical society included 345 workers in of psychologica...

Burning woody biomass for energy is gaining attention due to the environmental issues associated with fossil fuels and carbon emissions. The released from burning wood absorbed by plants and, hence, offsets pollution. purpose of this study was investigate combustion characteristics (heat calorific values ash contents) three timbers: Araucaria cunninghamii, Instia bijuga, Pometia pinnata recomme...

When I was asked to act as editor for this Special Issue on plant–plant interactions, jumped at the opportunity. It seemed like a “coming-of-age” young field that has gradually coalesced from range of distinct areas and an opportunity make statement about importance interactions ecologically, agriculturally beyond. Looking back, did not realise actually jumping “into deep end,” without having l...

Biomass pellets are one of the most crucial feedstocks for bioenergy production on a global scale due to their numerous advantages over raw biomass resources. Pellets provide improved energy density, bulk moisture content, and homogeneity thereby reducing storage, handling, transportation costs. To produce high-quality solid fuel, it is necessary comprehend properties wood fuel. This study expl...