A5004080249- Hydrology and Watershed Management Studies
- Groundwater and Isotope Geochemistry
- Groundwater and Watershed Analysis
- Karst Systems and Hydrogeology
- Remote Sensing and LiDAR Applications
- Archaeology and Historical Studies
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Groundwater flow and contamination studies
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Remote Sensing in Agriculture
- Flood Risk Assessment and Management
- Diamond and Carbon-based Materials Research
- Lignin and Wood Chemistry
- Coal and Its By-products
- Land Rights and Reforms
- Irrigation Practices and Water Management
- Soil erosion and sediment transport
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Recycling and utilization of industrial and municipal waste in materials production
- Transboundary Water Resource Management
Ariel University
2015-2024
Edna Pasher Ph.D & Associates (Israel)
2024
Dead Sea and Arava Science Center
2014
Tel Aviv University
2007-2013
This review of trends in inland saline lakes Europe and Central Asia is based on the relevant section Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform Biodiversity Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Regional Assessment Report for (ECA). We assessed present status ECA effects direct drivers (climate change, land use, pollution, resource exploitation, invasive species) ecosystem health biodiversity. also past, current future using habitat area degradation, species richness, endangered as indicators. No...
Rocky desertification is the most typical ecological and environmental problem in Karst mountainous areas, which hinders sustainable development. Clarifying spatial relationship of ecosystem services including soil conservation water retention their dominant factors can provide scientific basis for containment rocky desertification. The spatialization quantification dominant, interaction sensitive affecting synergistic relationships between sediment yield surface/slope runoff, slope runoff...
Drug administration by oral delivery is the preferred route, regardless of some remaining challenges, such as short resident time and toxicity issues. One strategy to overcome these barriers utilizing mucoadhesive vectors that can increase intestinal systemic uptake. In this study, biomimetic nanoparticles (NPs) were produced from 14 types edible algae evaluated for usage DDSs measuring their size, surface charge, morphology, encapsulation efficiency, mucoadhesion force, cellular uptake into...
Avoiding, reducing or reversing land degradation will require increased restoration investments, carefully targeted and implemented to maximize environmental, economic social benefits. Our objective was develop a multi-criteria framework assess effectiveness of responses for enhanced use planning by evaluating both direct biophysical socio-economic indirect effects various strategies. The is demonstrated degraded forestland using comprehensive literature review case study in Nepal. results...
Abstract Deforestation affects environmental systems worldwide by increasing disaster risk and carbon emissions also reducing soil fertility rejuvenation biodiversity. Here, we inspected the patterns processes of deforestation in Zhejiang Province China since 2000 under a background national forest restoration. By integrating Hansen high‐resolution cover change products field study, relationship between loss dynamics topography proximity to settlement rivers, were evaluated. The results show...
Recent global and regional assessments of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity Ecosystem Services (IPBES) show that Nature’s Contributions to People (NCP) are under an alarming threat due continuing loss biodiversity. These call for increasing conservation efforts a more sustainable use biodiversity enhance chances halting reversing current trends. One strategies achieve change is mainstream into sectoral policies. Mainstreaming, concept can be traced back Brundtland...
Sustainable potable groundwater supply is crucial for human development and the preservation of natural habitats. The largest endorheic inland lake in Kazakhstan, Balkhash Lake, main water resource arid southeastern part country. Several ore enrichment plants that are located along its shore have heavy metal pollution potential. study area around a plant has an evident anthropogenic impact on Lake aquatic ecological system, with ten known toxic hotspots endangering fragile habitats,...
Substance use disorder, and particularly cocaine is a complex disease that affects societal, economic, psychological factors. Endogenous β-endorphin released after prolonged withdrawal has been reported to activate the accumbal delta-opioid receptor (DOR), leading attenuated seeking. However, using DOR activation treat disorder impractical since does not cross blood-brain barrier. Also, only of sub-group DOR1 efficiently attenuates craving, as DOR2 yields an opposite effect. Here, we...
FTIR spectrometer has the advantage of performing <italic>in situ</italic> measurements HDO absorbance peak at 2504 cm<sup>−1</sup> with high sensitivity 0.01‰.
Abstract Air pollution caused by the traditional charcoal production industry is an environmental problem for developing countries. Avocado ( Persea americana ) and Lemon Citrus limon trees that are commonly used in Eastern Mediterranean were chosen as representatives of raw material a wood pyrolysis kinetic study was conducted using thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA). The weight loss measured nitrogen atmosphere with heating rate 10 °C . min −1 at temperature range from 30 to 700 °C. Four...
ABSTRACT Macrophytes are a key biological component in many fluvial ecosystems. In altered streams, they can become highly dominant features, covering extensive parts of the channel with cascading effects on stream conditions and composition. The aim this study is to examine possibility using information collected by aerial digital photography‐spectral analysis (ADP‐SA) as an alternative, cost‐effective methodology commonly used spectral procedure at large (section) scale, ground level...
Multiple copper oxidase (MCO) like laccase is widely distributed in higher plant, fungi and bacteria. This study identified MCO producing bacterium isolated from a wastewater treatment plant based on 16S rRNA sequence analysis, they were further confirmed by phylogenetic reconstruction. Biochemical gene characterization of Stenotrophomonas sp. YBX1 presented. Purification was carried out ion exchange HQ Trap column followed gel filtration spheracryl S-100 column. The purified shows total...
Coal power plants are producing huge amounts of coal ash that may be applied to a variety secondary uses. Class F fly act as an excellent scrubber and fixation reagent for highly acidic wastes, which might also contain several toxic trace elements. This paper evaluates the potential using ashes (<20% CaO), in combination with excessive fines from limestone quarry industry reagent. The analysis included leaching experiments (EN12457–2) analytical techniques (ICP, SEM, XRD, etc.), were used...
While at present most energy crops are depriving human feedstock, fermentation of agricultural residues and fast growing water plants possesses a good prospect to become significant source for bio-fuel; as both substrates widely available do not require areas. Water hyacinth instance can be cultivated in fresh, brackish or wastewater owing its rapid growth availability. Since natural abundance it is considered an invasive plant continents, utilization use renewable may also contribute...
Grapevines are susceptible and responsive to their surrounding environment. Factors such as climate region terroir known affect polyphenolic compounds in wine therefore, its quality. The uniqueness of the Israel is variety soil types climatic conditions, ranging from Mediterranean arid climates. Thus, understanding effects on grapevine performance may be a test case for effect change at other areas future. First, we present preliminary survey (2012-2014) different zones terroirs, which...
Rainwater was sampled during seven winters at eight sites along the Jordan Rift valley in Israel. The study area is divided into two regions: northern part located between Sea of Galilee and Dead southern Sea–Red water divide line Arava valley. region considered as a desert, semidesert whereas extreme desert. Good agreement found chemical isotopic composition rainwater its sources air mass trajectories. In arid areas, contribution salts mainly from local (of up to 500 Km diameter)....
Abstract Earth kilns are still used for charcoal production in the Eastern Mediterranean and worldwide. Until 2016, around 1,600 tons of were produced Israel Palestinian territories about 400 traditional earth that operated same manner last years. The intense air pollution caused by this indigenous practice resulted higher mortality rates among workers population living close to sites. was found migrate beyond 50 km, causing cross‐boundary Jordan. Since industry processes surplus wood into...
As in many regions across the world, southeastern Kazakhstan is subjected to ongoing water-resource depletion. The livestock sector already a major natural water resource consumer, with groundwater use becoming its supply strategy. Remote pasture infrastructure development requires new resources allow area circulation. distant pastures middle reach of Aksu River consist three pastures, total 32,450 ha and permissible number 3245 heads. HYDRUS-1D transport model MODFLOW groundwater-flow...