The rapid economic growth after the new millennium could be characterized by the reappearance of heavy industrialization and land urbanization. In the literatures, extensive studies have examined the impact of energy and emissions on the growth quality during the heavy industrialization process, but few have paid attention to the land dimension. This paper aims at studying the role of land use ...

Confocal endomicroscopy is a recently developed endoscopic technology that allows for histological analysis of tissue in vivo. Conventional endoscopy involves identifying lesions grossly followed by biopsy for histological analysis. Confocal endomicroscopy allows for the performance of real time biopsy during endoscopy by observation of the mucosal layer of the gastrointestinal tract at the cel...

There is growing evidence in scientific literature, resulting both from in vitro and in vivo analyses, that current models of the mechanisms of toxicity of uranium dust are not fully satisfactory. They should be refined in order to obtain more effective responses and predictions regarding health effects. A review of the most recent findings in the field of uranium toxicity is carried out, and a...

While research literature is still debating e-maintenance definition, a new reality is emerging in business world confirming enterprise 2.0 model. Executives are more and more forced to stop running against current trend towards social media and instead envisage harnessing its power within the enterprise. Maintenance can‘t be an exception for long and has to take advantage of new opportunities ...

A systematic review was conducted to examine the association between fish oil supplementation and the development of asthma exacerbations. Comprehensive literature reviews of recent fish oil studies were performed to evaluate alterations in asthma surrogate markers. Additionally, the relative compositions of the fish oils used in each study were analyzed. The results of the review were inconclu...