THE CELL MEMBRANE is a recognized site for radiation injury (Myers, 1970; Alper, 1971). Chemical agents known to interact with membrane components may therefore amplify cell killing when present during irradiation. Indeed membrane-active agents such as local anaesthetics, analgesics and tranquillizers have been shown to enhance radiation effects on cells (George et al., 1975; Shenoy et al., 197...

It is predicted that mobile applications will become an integral part of our lives at the personal and professional level. Mobile Payment (MP) is a promising and exciting domain that has been rapidly developing recently, and although it can still be considered in its infancy, great hope is put on it. If MP efforts succeed, they will boost both eand m-commerce and may be the killer service in 2....

The main objective of this research is to assess the impact energy certificate ratings (EPCs) on value per m2 Portuguese housing sales. Data from 289 municipalities between 2014 and 2019, analysed with a fixed effects panel method moments quantile regression, were used. EPCs high efficiency (e.g., A+, A, B, B-) are used as proxy for dwellings “green” or “environmentally friendly” certificates. ...

0^ Agricultural Chemicals Although agricultural chemicals improve crop yields, increase the quality of the American diet, and contribute to improvements in public health, there is growing public concern about their human health effects. Agricultural chemicals are usually mixtures of chemicals, some of which can damage the environment and accumulate in ecosystems. Depending on dose, some agricul...

Following the publication of 2011 United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Green Economy Report, UNWTO published Tourism in report as clear evidence tourism sector’s growing influence on green economy. This paper provides first narrative review economy based all available research. The synthesizes existing knowledge, reviews responses and initiatives tourism, suggests future research methodo...

This paper aims to propose a conceptual model for sustainable green port practices. The industry is the main gateway of trade around world. Nowadays, ports do not only focus on business purposes but also non-business specifically environmental concerns surrounding ports. As public becomes more engaged with risks climate change and composition shareholders changes, philosophy towards has evolved...

green architecture, or green design, is an approach to building that minimizes harmful effects on human health and the environment. the “green” architect or designer attempts to safeguard air, water, and earth by choosing eco-friendly building materials and construction practices. so, green architecture is building and structure design philosophy that aims at minimal use of non-renewable and/or...

Climate change is one of today's most pressing global issues. Policies to guide mitigation and adaptation are needed to avoid the devastating impacts of climate change. The health sector is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in developed countries, and its climate impact in low-income countries is growing steadily. This paper reviews and discusses the literature regarding hea...

An environmental factor of particular importance to children's physical activity levels appears to be the presence of parks and open space. Thus, in promoting children's health, school grounds merit consideration as a potential setting for intervention. This paper explores how 'green' school grounds, which contain a greater diversity of landscaping and design features, affect the quantity and q...