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  1. Book ; Online ; E-Book: Reforesting the earth

    Rudel, Thomas K.

    the human drivers of forest conservation, restoration, and expansion

    (Society and the Environment)

    2023  

    Abstract: Thomas K. Rudel examines a wide range of conservation and reforestation efforts to shed new light on the social factors that lead to ... ...

    Author's details Thomas K. Rudel
    Series title Society and the Environment
    Abstract Thomas K. Rudel examines a wide range of conservation and reforestation efforts to shed new light on the social factors that lead to success
    Language English
    Size 1 Online-Ressource (295 Seiten), Illustrationen
    Publisher Columbia University Press
    Publishing place New York
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Book ; Online ; E-Book
    Remark Zugriff für angemeldete ZB MED-Nutzerinnen und -Nutzer
    HBZ-ID HT030371718
    ISBN 978-0-231-55854-9 ; 9780231210683 ; 9780231210690 ; 0-231-55854-6 ; 023121068X ; 0231210698
    Database ZB MED Catalogue: Medicine, Health, Nutrition, Environment, Agriculture

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  2. Article ; Online: The influence of a soil amendment on the abundance and interaction of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi with arable soils and host winter wheat.

    Wilkes, Thomas I

    Access microbiology

    2024  Volume 6, Issue 1

    Abstract: Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi have been shown to be associated with an estimated 70 % of vascular terrestrial plants. Such relationships have been shown to be sensitive to soil disturbance, for example, tillage in the preparation of a seed bed. From ... ...

    Abstract Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi have been shown to be associated with an estimated 70 % of vascular terrestrial plants. Such relationships have been shown to be sensitive to soil disturbance, for example, tillage in the preparation of a seed bed. From the application of arable soil management, AM fungal populations have been shown to be negatively impacted in abundance and diversity, reducing plant growth and development. The present study aims to utilise two sources (multipurpose compost and a commercial inocula) of mycorrhizal fungi for the amendment of arable soils supporting Zulu winter wheat under controlled conditions and quantify plant growth responses. A total of nine fields across three participating farms were sampled, each farm practicing either conventional, reduced, or zero tillage soil management exclusively. Soil textures were assessed for each sampled soil. Via the employment of AM fungal symbiosis quantification methods, AM fungi were compared between soil amendments and their effects on crop growth and development. The present study was able to quantify a mean 6 cm increase to crop height (
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-16
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2516-8290
    ISSN (online) 2516-8290
    DOI 10.1099/acmi.0.000581.v5
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  3. Article ; Online: Editorial Commentary: Bone Marrow Stimulation for Osteochondral Lesions of the Tibial Plafond Shows Generally Favorable Results.

    Sherman, Thomas I

    Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association

    2024  Volume 40, Issue 3, Page(s) 919–921

    Abstract: Osteochondral lesions of the ankle are common, but only a small proportion of these lesions are found on the tibial plafond (osteochondral lesions of the tibial plafond, ie, OLTP). By and large, surgical treatment strategies for OLTP have been derived ... ...

    Abstract Osteochondral lesions of the ankle are common, but only a small proportion of these lesions are found on the tibial plafond (osteochondral lesions of the tibial plafond, ie, OLTP). By and large, surgical treatment strategies for OLTP have been derived from techniques employed for those of the talus (ie, osteochondral lesion of the talus). Despite the clinical success of surgical treatments for osteochondral lesion of the talus, namely bone marrow stimulation, it is quite possible that OLTP may not respond similarly, given the unique anatomy and biomechanical properties of the tibia. To this end, the literature surrounding OLTP is relatively sparse, and studies evaluating the clinical and radiographic outcomes of treatments specific to OLTP are necessary. Still, if it works for the talus, it seems sensible that it could work for the plafond. Pending future research, there is no need to reinvent the wheel.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Tibia/surgery ; Bone Marrow ; Talus/surgery ; Talus/pathology ; Transplantation, Autologous ; Ankle Joint/surgery ; Ankle Joint/pathology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-12
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Editorial ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 632528-2
    ISSN 1526-3231 ; 0749-8063
    ISSN (online) 1526-3231
    ISSN 0749-8063
    DOI 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.09.016
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  4. Article ; Online: Editorial Commentary: Cadaveric Biomechanical Orthopaedic Research Is Essential and Requires Quality and Validity Metrics.

    Sherman, Thomas I

    Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association

    2024  

    Abstract: Evidence-based medicine is the commanding philosophy of patient care in the field of orthopaedic surgery, and analysis of clinical research is facilitated by instruments and scales developed for assessing methodologic quality and validity of conclusions. ...

    Abstract Evidence-based medicine is the commanding philosophy of patient care in the field of orthopaedic surgery, and analysis of clinical research is facilitated by instruments and scales developed for assessing methodologic quality and validity of conclusions. In contrast, little consideration has been given to developing metrics to assess the quality and validity of orthopaedic ex vivo and laboratory research. This is easier said than done because these studies may be heterogeneous and complex in design, and methodologic details may not be intuitive to (non-engineer) readers. The recently described Biomechanics Objective Basic Science Quality Assessment Tool (BOBQAT) represents a reliable means to assess cadaveric biomechanical studies. The BOBQAT emphasizes essential study elements including a clinically relevant, answerable purpose; detailed description of the specimens studied; thorough description of surgical technique; and careful consideration of loading conditions including clinically relevant cyclic loading. The BOBQAT provides a logical recipe for the design of future studies, a mechanism of quality assessment for systematic reviews, and a framework for readers to assess biomechanical research consistent with the ethos of evidence-based medicine.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 632528-2
    ISSN 1526-3231 ; 0749-8063
    ISSN (online) 1526-3231
    ISSN 0749-8063
    DOI 10.1016/j.arthro.2024.02.014
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  5. Book ; Online: European Guide to Power System Testing

    Strasser, Thomas I. / de Jong, Erik C. W. / Sosnina, Maria

    The ERIGrid Holistic Approach for Evaluating Complex Smart Grid Configurations

    2020  

    Author's details edited by Thomas I. Strasser, Erik C. W. de Jong, Maria Sosnina
    Keywords Energy systems ; Power electronics ; Renewable energy resources ; Computer engineering ; Internet of things ; Embedded computer systems
    Subject code 621.042
    Language English
    Size 1 Online-Ressource (XII, 132 p. 65 illus., 58 illus. in color)
    Edition 1st ed. 2020
    Publisher Springer International Publishing ; Imprint: Springer
    Publishing place Cham
    Document type Book ; Online
    HBZ-ID HT020521982
    ISBN 978-3-030-42274-5 ; 9783030422738 ; 9783030422752 ; 3-030-42274-7 ; 3030422739 ; 3030422755
    DOI 10.1007/978-3-030-42274-5
    Database ZB MED Catalogue: Medicine, Health, Nutrition, Environment, Agriculture

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  6. Article ; Online: Alternative inks for arbuscular mycorrhizal root staining.

    Wilkes, Thomas I

    Access microbiology

    2023  Volume 5, Issue 8

    Abstract: Alternative methods for arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungal colonized root staining have recently gained more attention for the reduction of hazard exposure to the user. Sheaffer blue ink has been employed for such an identification and quantification, ... ...

    Abstract Alternative methods for arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungal colonized root staining have recently gained more attention for the reduction of hazard exposure to the user. Sheaffer blue ink has been employed for such an identification and quantification, having shown an increased degree of image clarity. However, sourcing Sheaffer blue ink is becoming problematic, leading to the need to find alternative inks that are readily available. Parker ink is a well-known brand, providing comparable colour options to Sheaffer. Two Parker inks, blue and washable blue, were employed alongside Sheaffer blue for comparative AM fungal colonized root staining. From quantified AM fungal vesicles and arbuscles, along with the degree of stained image clarity under microscopy, none of the inks utilized for this comparison produce a significantly (
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-31
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2516-8290
    ISSN (online) 2516-8290
    DOI 10.1099/acmi.0.000618.v4
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  7. Article ; Online: Ergosterol extraction: a comparison of methodologies.

    Wilkes, Thomas I

    Access microbiology

    2023  Volume 5, Issue 4

    Abstract: Ergosterol is a component of the cell membrane of mycorrhizal fungi and is frequently used to quantify their biomass. Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi and ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungi establish a symbiotic relationship with a respective host plant. ... ...

    Abstract Ergosterol is a component of the cell membrane of mycorrhizal fungi and is frequently used to quantify their biomass. Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi and ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungi establish a symbiotic relationship with a respective host plant. Several methods are currently employed for quantification of ergosterol; however, these utilise a series of potentially hazardous chemicals with varying exposure times to the user. The present comparative study aims to ascertain the most reliable method to extract ergosterol whilst limiting hazard exposure to the user. Chloroform, cyclohexane, methanol and methanol hydroxide extraction protocols were applied to a total of 300 samples of root samples and a further 300 growth substrate samples across all protocols. Extracts were analysed via HPLC methodologies. Chromagraphic analysis showed chloroform-based extraction procedures produced a consistently higher concentration of ergosterol in both root and growth substrate samples. Methanol hydroxide, without the addition of cyclohexane, produced a very low concentration of ergosterol, with a reduction of quantified ergosterol of between 80 and 92 % compared to chloroform extractions. Hazard exposure was greatly reduced following the chloroform extraction protocol when compared with other extraction procedures.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-28
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2516-8290
    ISSN (online) 2516-8290
    DOI 10.1099/acmi.0.000490.v4
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  8. Book ; Online: European Guide to Power System Testing

    Strasser, Thomas I. / de Jong, Erik C. W. / Sosnina, Maria

    2020  

    Abstract: This book is an open access book. This book provides an overview of the ERIGrid validation methodology for validating CPES, a holistic power system testing method. It introduces readers to corresponding simulation and laboratory-based tools, including co- ...

    Abstract This book is an open access book. This book provides an overview of the ERIGrid validation methodology for validating CPES, a holistic power system testing method. It introduces readers to corresponding simulation and laboratory-based tools, including co-simulation, real-time simulation, and hardware-in-the-loop. Selected test cases and validation examples are provided, in order to support the theory discussed. The book begins with an introduction to current power system testing methods and an overview of the ERIGrid system-level validation approach. It then moves on to discuss various validation methods, concepts and tools, including simulation and laboratory-based assessment methods. The book presents test cases and validation examples of the proposed methodologies and summarises the lessons learned from the holistic validation approach. In the final section of the book, the educational aspects of these methods, the outlook for the future, and overall conclusions are discussed. Given its scope, the book will be of interest to researchers, engineers, and laboratory personnel in the fields of power systems and smart grids, as well as undergraduate and graduate students studying related engineering topics
    Keywords Agriculture (General)
    Size 1 electronic resource (132 pages)
    Publisher Springer Nature
    Document type Book ; Online
    Note English ; Open Access
    HBZ-ID HT020589698
    ISBN 9783030422745 ; 3030422747
    DOI 10.1007/978-3-030-42274-5
    Database ZB MED Catalogue: Medicine, Health, Nutrition, Environment, Agriculture

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  9. Article: Rational Design of an Orally Active Anticancer Fluoropyrimidine, Pencitabine, a Hybrid of Capecitabine and Gemcitabine.

    Kalman, Thomas I

    ACS medicinal chemistry letters

    2022  Volume 13, Issue 3, Page(s) 409–416

    Abstract: The structure of the anticancer drug capecitabine was redesigned to prevent metabolic conversion to 5-fluorouracil and its associated potentially fatal toxicities. The resulting cytidine analogue, pencitabine, is a hybrid of capecitabine and gemcitabine, ...

    Abstract The structure of the anticancer drug capecitabine was redesigned to prevent metabolic conversion to 5-fluorouracil and its associated potentially fatal toxicities. The resulting cytidine analogue, pencitabine, is a hybrid of capecitabine and gemcitabine, another anticancer drug in clinical use. Preliminary biological evaluation revealed that pencitabine is cytotoxic
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1948-5875
    ISSN 1948-5875
    DOI 10.1021/acsmedchemlett.1c00565
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  10. Article ; Online: Sustaining education for environmental professionals

    Thomas, Ian

    Australasian Journal of Environmental Management. 2022 Oct. 02, v. 29, no. 4 p.425-444

    2022  

    Abstract: The evolution of universities in Australia is nothing new; however, a range of social and economic pressures have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. These pressures are leading to changes, for example greater use of electronic media for teaching, ...

    Abstract The evolution of universities in Australia is nothing new; however, a range of social and economic pressures have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. These pressures are leading to changes, for example greater use of electronic media for teaching, which will affect the delivery of teaching programs. Effects on those programs providing education for environmental professionals could well impact whether the graduates achieve the capabilities expected by the profession, and needed by society. These capabilities have much in common with those sought by a range of professions and disciplines, and the employability agenda promoted by universities. Hence, promotion of learning approaches associated with educating environmental professionals could be of value to universities generally. The review of these aspects indicates the need for the profession to formulate approaches to ensure that education of environmental professionals in Australia continues to achieve those capabilities that have been identified. Effort directed this way could assist in maintaining or enhancing, achieving capabilities of the graduates of environmental and sustainability programs. Such effort would also facilitate all graduates to develop the generic capabilities expected by employers and infuse sustainability across all disciplines with a sustainability leaning.
    Keywords COVID-19 infection ; education ; environmental management ; evolution ; occupations ; society ; Australia ; Future ; environmental profession ; universities ; capabilities ; skills
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-1002
    Size p. 425-444.
    Publishing place Taylor & Francis
    Document type Article ; Online
    ISSN 2159-5356
    DOI 10.1080/14486563.2022.2137255
    Database NAL-Catalogue (AGRICOLA)

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