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NREM sleep brain networks modulate cognitive recovery from sleep deprivation

Author(s): Lee K; Wang Y; Cross NE; Jegou A; Razavipour F; Pomares FB; Perrault AA; Nguyen A; Aydin Ü; Uji M; Abdallah C; Anticevic A; Frauscher B; Ben ...

Decrease in cognitive performance after sleep deprivation followed by recovery after sleep suggests its key role, and especially non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep, in the maintenance of cognition ...

Article GUID: 39005401


Measuring what matters to older persons for active living: part II cross-sectional validity evidence for OPAL measure across four countries

Author(s): Mayo NE; Auais M; Barclay R; Branin J; Dawes H; Korfage IJ; Sawchuk K; Tal E; White CL; Ayoubi Z; Ekediegwu E; Mate K; Nadeau L; Rodriguez S ...

Introduction: Through interviews with 148 older persons from four countries and in four languages, the content for a 17-item measure of active living was developed. The purpose of this paper is to ...

Article GUID: 39012558


From wastewater to clean water: Recent advances on the removal of metronidazole, ciprofloxacin, and sulfamethoxazole antibiotics from water through adsorption and advanced oxidation processes (AOPs)

Author(s): Gahrouei AE; Vakili S; Zandifar A; Pourebrahimi S;

Antibiotics released into water sources pose significant risks to both human health and the environment. This comprehensive review meticulously examines the ecotoxicological impacts of three prevalent antibiotics-ciprofloxacin, metronidazole, and sulfametho ...

Article GUID: 38685299


Microbially Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation as a Bioremediation Technique for Mining Waste

Author(s): Wilcox SM; Mulligan CN; Neculita CM;

Mining waste represents a global issue due to its potential of generating acidic or alkaline leachate with high concentrations of metals and metalloids (metal(loid)s). Microbial-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) is an engineering tool used for ...

Article GUID: 38393202


The impact of lesion side on bilateral upper limb coordination after stroke

Author(s): Shih PC; Steele CJ; Hoepfel D; Muffel T; Villringer A; Sehm B;

Background: A stroke frequently results in impaired performance of activities of daily life. Many of these are highly dependent on effective coordination between the two arms. In the context of bimanual movements, cyclic rhythmical bilateral arm coordinatio ...

Article GUID: 38093308


Preparation, characteristics, and performance of the microemulsion system in the removal of oil from beach sand

Author(s): Bi H; Mulligan CN; Lee K; An C; Wen J; Yang X; Lyu L; Qu Z;

Oil deposited on shoreline substrates has serious adverse effects on the coastal environment and can persist for a long time. In this study, a green and effective microemulsion (ME) derived from vegetable oil was developed as a washing fluid to remove stran ...

Article GUID: 37399736


Refined design of ventilation systems to mitigate infection risk in hospital wards: Perspective from ventilation openings setting

Author(s): Ren C; Wang J; Feng Z; Kim MK; Haghighat F; Cao SJ;

To prevent respiratory infections between patients and medical workers, the transmission risk of airborne pollutants in hospital wards must be mitigated. The ventilation modes, which are regarded as an important strategy to minimize the infection risk, is c ...

Article GUID: 37336354


Evolution of the local climate in Montreal and Ottawa before, during and after a heatwave and the effects on urban heat islands

Author(s): Shu C; Gaur A; Wang L; Lacasse MA;

The heatwave event to which the Ontario-Quebec area was subjected in 2018 resulted in significant morbidity and mortality. In this study, an investigation was conducted on how this heatwave affected the respective urban heat islands (UHIs) in Montreal and O ...

Article GUID: 37263436


Employee human resource management values: validation of a new concept and scale

Author(s): Drouin-Rousseau S; Fernet C; Austin S; Fabi B; Morin AJS;

Purpose: Although human resource management (HRM) practices all seek to support and improve organizational functioning, the value ascribed to various HRM practices differs greatly among employees. Drawing on an exhaustive measure of HRM practices, this stud ...

Article GUID: 37213377


Impact of ionizers on prevention of airborne infection in classroom

Author(s): Ren C; Haghighat F; Feng Z; Kumar P; Cao SJ;

Infectious diseases (e.g., coronavirus disease 2019) dramatically impact human life, economy and social development. Exploring the low-cost and energy-saving approaches is essential in removing infectious virus particles from indoors, such as in classrooms. ...

Article GUID: 36474607


Surfactant-enhanced mobilization of persistent organic pollutants: Potential for soil and sediment remediation and unintended consequences

Author(s): Bolan S; Padhye LP; Mulligan CN; Alonso ER; Saint-Fort R; Jasemizad T; Wang C; Zhang T; Rinklebe J; Wang H; Siddique KHM; Kirkham MB; Bolan ...

This review aims to provide an overview of the sources and reactions of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and surfactants in soil and sediments, the surfactant-enhanced solubilisation of POPs, a ...

Article GUID: 36265382


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