South Africa has recently been rated as one of the countries with the highest hypertension prevalence rates, with alcohol abuse being one of the most…
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“Sign on the dotted line.” We practice signatures for a variety of day-to-day activities. We sign receipts to approve a transfer of funds; greeting cards…
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Electricity markets need to keep the balance between energy generation and energy consumption. Utility companies increasingly have to deal with peak demands in constrained networks,…
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Understanding reactive solute transport in a single fracture-rock matrix system is the basis for studying transport behavior in the complex fractured porous media. Quantification of…
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Batteries certainly have the potential to disrupt the way in which current electricity systems work, introducing distributed energy storage and allowing consumers across the network…
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Many individuals cope with anxiety by consuming alcohol. Because alcohol effectively reduces tension, the drinking is reinforced and, with time, alcoholism can result. In fact,…
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The photoacoustic effect, which was discovered by A. G. Bell in 1881, refers to the generation of sound as a result of absorption of optical…
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Natural gas hydrates, also called combustible ice, are formed with natural gas and water molecules at suitable pressure and temperature, which can achieve the theoretical…
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(−)-Epicatechin (EC) is a natural flavanol compound found at high concentrations in green tea and cocoa.1 Recently, we and others reported that EC treatment was…
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Current studies provide evidence on the effects of new oral anticoagulants (NOACs) i.e. apixaban, rivaroxaban, and dabigatran, in patients placed on antiplatelet therapy after percutaneous…
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In developed countries, building energy consumption accounts for roughly 50% of the total energy usage. HVAC (Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning) equipment, especially in hot and…
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