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Can bryophyte groups increase functional resolution in tundra ecosystems?
( Canadian Science Publishing , 2022 , Article Review)The relative contribution of bryophytes to plant diversity, primary productivity, and ecosystem functioning increases towards colder climates. Bryophytes respond to environmental changes at the species level, but because ... -
Capillary pressure correction of cuttings
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The accurate characterization of capillary pressure is essential in determining multiphase flow behavior in subsurface conditions. It is also essential in quantifying reservoir rock quality, reservoir fluid saturations, ... -
Carbon based sensors for air quality monitoring networks; middle east perspective
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article Review)IoT-based Sensors networks play a pivotal role in improving air quality monitoring in the Middle East. They provide real-time data, enabling precise tracking of pollution trends, informed decision-making, and increased ... -
The Carcinogenic and Non-Carcinogenic Health Risks of Metal(oid)s Bioaccumulation in Leafy Vegetables: A Consumption Advisory
( Frontiers Media , 2021 , Article)High levels of metal(oid)s in soil or food pose a severe health risk to humans. The potential toxicants find their way into the living systems via the food chain, following bioaccumulation in edible plants, including leafy ... -
CFD estimation of gas production in tight carbonates using single and dual-porosity models
( Nature Research , 2023 , Article)Tight Carbonate reservoirs are regarded as one of the most complex reservoir formations due to the heterogeneity and complexity of their mineral composition, pore structure, and storage model. It is uncommon to study the ... -
Changes in air quality during the first-level response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Shanghai Municipality, China
( MDPI , 2020 , Article)Ongoing rapid urban population growth world-wide has led to serious environmental problems that affect ecosystems and also lower the security and happiness of urban residents about their living environment. The most ... -
Changes in plant composition and diversity in an alpine heath and meadow after 18 years of experimental warming
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Global warming is expected to have large impacts on high alpine and Arctic ecosystems in the future. Here we report effects of 18 years of experimental warming on two contrasting high alpine plant communities in subarctic ... -
Characteristics and renewal of zooplankton communities under extreme environmental stresses in the oligotrophic hypersaline Arabian Gulf
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Impacts of the exceptionally high temperature and salinity on species composition, abundance, biomass and diversity of zooplankton communities were examined in the central Arabian (Persian) Gulf in late winter and summer ... -
Characteristics and sources of anthropogenic and biogenic hydrocarbons in sediments from the coast of Qatar.
( Elsevier , 2017 , Article)Surface sediment samples from the coastal zone of Qatar were collected and analyzed to determine the characteristics, and sources of anthropogenic and biogenic hydrocarbons. The main compounds in these surface sediments ... -
Characterization and source identification of PM2.5 during intense haze episodes in an urban environment of Lahore
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)In the backdrop of persistent haze occurrences affecting Southeast Asia and Pakistan's environmental landscape, this study delves into an in-depth analysis of atmospheric Particulate Matter (PM2.5) during intense haze ... -
Characterization of the extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) of Virgibacillus strains capable of mediating the formation of high Mg-calcite and protodolomite
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)The origin of dolomite –a common mineral in the geological record– is the subject of an ongoing debate. Among different hypotheses, it has been proposed that extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) excreted by microbes ... -
Characterizing fracture toughness using machine learning
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)The existing models for fracture toughness characterization based on nanoindentations that account for the fracture length are limited to simple (ideal) geometries that are absent in shales. The present study proposes two ... -
Chemical Characterization and Source Identification of Beached Oil from Two Areas Along the North-Western Coast of Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Over the years there have been several reports of oil spills affecting particularly the northern coast of Qatar. In most cases, the source of oil spills is not identified. The spilled oils are very resistant to degradation ... -
Chemical composition of indoor and outdoor PM2.5 in the eastern Arabian Peninsula
( Springer , 2024 , Article)Water-soluble and trace metal species in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) were determined for indoor and outdoor environments in Doha, Qatar. During the study period, PM2.5 concentrations showed significant variability ... -
Chlorophyll-a concentrations in the Arabian Gulf waters of arid region: A case study from the northern coast of Qatar
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Remote sensing of spectrally active Chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) in the gulf water of an arid region is important to understand the spatial and temporal variations of phytoplankton and biomass in the water. This study characterizes ... -
Climate change vulnerability and adaptation strategies for smallholder farmers in Yangi Qala District, Takhar, Afghanistan
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)© 2019 Elsevier Ltd Smallholder farmers in Afghanistan are already facing various risks in agricultural production due to past continuous insurgencies. Climate change is likely to amplify the risk and make them even more ... -
Climate Warming Consistently Reduces Grassland Ecosystem Productivity
( Advanced Earth And Science , 2021 , Article)Future climate may profoundly impact the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems. However, we do not know well how the functioning of different types of grassland ecosystems is associated with variation in temperature and ... -
Climate, trends and variability of extreme winds along the southwest coast of India
( Wiley , 2023 , Article)The extreme wind climate and its trends and variability of the southwest coast of India, particularly the Kerala coast, are investigated using hourly reanalysis wind speeds for the period 1979–2021. The observed maximum ... -
Climatic drivers and ecological implications of variation in the time interval between leaf-out and flowering
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Leaf-out and flowering in any given species have evolved to occur in a predetermined sequence, with the inter-stage time interval optimized to maximize plant fitness. Although warming-induced advances of both leaf-out and ... -
Climatology and variability of wind speeds along the southwest coast of India derived from Climate Forecast System Reanalysis winds
( Wiley , 2022 , Article)Wind climate along the southwest coast of India (Kerala coast) has been analysed using 41 years of Climate Forecast System Reanalysis (CFSR) winds to delineate long-term trends and variability. The study reveals significant ...