Silver nanoparticles induce histopathological alterations in juvenile Penaeus vannamei

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - The objective of this study was to evaluate the histopathological alterations in juvenile Penaeus vannamei caused by silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) for...     

Physical Strain and Work Ergonomics in Farmers with Disabilities

In agriculture, occupational injuries are common, and several of them lead to permanent physical disability. The objective of this case study was to assess the strain and the ergonomic needs of four farmers (aged 34–49 years) with physical disabilities. A maximal bicycle ergometer test or an arm-crank test was done to assess their maximal heart rate (HR _max) and maximal oxygen consumption (V0_2max). The strain at work was analyzed by measuring heart rate (HR), muscle activity (EMG), and the rating of perceived exertion (RPE). The farmers were interviewed as to possible and impossible work tasks and the ergonomic redesign measures taken to improve the work environment. The work tasks performed were mainly light or moderate work for the cardiorespiratory system according to mean HR (88-102 beats/min), the percentage of HR range (17–31% HRR), and the relative V0₂ (22–46% V0_2max). The mean activity of the trapezius muscles was 0.4-9% of the maximal voluntary contraction (%MVC). All the participants had work tasks they were unable to perform. They had made ergonomie redesign changes mainly to the tractor. This case study showed that some agricultural work tasks were possible for farmers with physical disabilities and that the physical strain associated with these tasks was mainly light or moderate.     

The Governance of the Mitigation of the Baltic Sea Eutrophication: Exploring the Challenges of the Formal Governing System

This article focuses on the governing system of the mitigation of eutrophication in the Baltic Sea. Policies and measures of the Baltic Sea coastal countries, the macro--regional (HELCOM) level, and the level of the European Union are described and governance challenges explicated. We found that the main challenges at different governance levels include: differences between coastal countries in terms of environmental conditions including environmental awareness, overlaps of policies between different levels, the lack of adequate spatial and temporal specification of policies, and the lack of policy integration. To help to meet these challenges, we suggest closer involvement of stakeholders and the public, the improvement of the interplay of institutions, and the introduction of a “primus motor” for the governance of the mitigation of eutrophication in the Baltic Sea.     

Circulation and Stream Plume Modeling in Conesus Lake

A three-dimensional hydrodynamic model that includes the effect of drag from macrophytes was applied to Conesus Lake to study the seasonal circulation and thermal structure during spring and early summer. Local weather conditions and stream flow data were used to drive the model. The drag coefficient for macrophytes was calculated as a function of leaf density. In general, the model results show good agreements with the observations, including vertical temperature profiles measured at two locations and average surface temperature derived from calibrated thermal imagery for large-scale simulations of the entire lake. Additional high-resolution simulations were carried out to understand water circulation and transport of sediment and model-generated tracer during hydrometeorological events at stream mouths for two experimental sites. The model results show that the plume development at stream mouths during storm events in Conesus Lake are site-dependent and may either be current- or wind-driven. The results also show a significant effect from the presence of macrophytes on sediment deposition near stream mouths.     

登陆中国台风灾害损失预评估模型研究

整理了2000-2008年登陆中国且灾情记录完整的34个台风案例,建立案例集;基于模糊数学法建立了台风灾害损失预评估模型。选择8项影响因子作为模型输入指标,利用层次分析法确定影响因子权重,计算案例集中每个台风的综合评价指数;通过对综合评价指数与受灾人口、农作物受灾面积及直接经济损失等典型灾情指标进行拟合;通过适当调整影响因子权重,拟合得出最优幂函数回归方程,从而实现对台风灾情的定量预评估。     

高职商务英语专业内容依托教学的实证研究

内容依托教学是内容学习和语言学习为一体的教学方式,此种教学方法在高职商务英语专业教学中的应用效果卓著。通过观察和访谈收集相关数据,采用定性的研究范式,发现在内容依托教学的初步实施阶段还存在学生的认识态度、相关课程的教学内容以及测试和评估等方面的问题。     

农村生活污水处理技术

农村城市化发展迅速,而农村水污染情况日益严重,已对农村地区的水体、土地等自然环境产生严重影响。为建立和谐新农村,保障农村生活质量提高,缩小城乡差距,必须重视农村水源安全。本文就农村生活污水处理技术进行讨论,为农村发展提供参考。