The realization of physiologically-relevant advanced in vitro models is not just related to the reproduction of a three-dimensional multicellular architecture, but also to the maintenance of a cell culture environment in which parameters, such as temperature, pH, and hydrostatic pressure are finely controlled. Tunable and reproducible culture conditions are crucial for the study of environment-...

Mainly due to an enforced legislation as well as an increased social demand, companies need to integrate ecological aspects into their corporate goals. Compliance to these goals often leads to the development of innovative approaches to environmental management by means of applying the fundamental principles of the “Circular Economy”. Additionally, intra and inter-organizational concepts of was...

Mobile wireless networks provide a robust capability for information sharing and play a vital role in supporting communications requirements in collaborative networks. Stimulating participation and sharing available resources are critical issues for nodes within collaborative networks. Resource allocation models that incorporate incentives enable use of available resources while, at the same ti...

In accordance with Peer Review process for US EPA's Model Calibrati on Report (MCR) for the Housatonic River (dated December 2004), I am enclosing a document entitled Comments of the General Electric Company on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Model Calibration: Modeling of PCB Contamination in the Housatonic River, which was prepared on GE's behalf by Quantit ative Environmental Anal...

The game model of sewage charges, based on incremental mode, was developed. Four modes of high/low sewage charge standards were utilized to analyze the relationship between control strategy on sewage discharge and the development of environmental protection industry. Results showed that the selection of control strategy was heavily dependent on the level of sewage charges. An empirical study wa...

The causes of cancer health disparities amongst Pacific Islanders and other racial groups are complex and multifactorial. Both biologic and non biologic determinants have been identified as causal factors. Racial/ethnic classification can be used as a surrogate for non biologic determinants such as place of geographic origin, socioeconomic status, cultural practices, and diet. Given that non bi...

Edi tor ’s Note : NEHA strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in the profession. In pursuit of these goals, we feature a column from the Environmental Health Services Branch (EHSB) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in every issue of the Journal. In these columns, EHSB and guest authors share insights and inf...