Abstract The production of cellulosic ethanol from biomass is considered a promising alternative to reliance on diminishing supplies of fossil fuels, providing a sustainable option for fuels production in an environmentally compatible manner.The conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to biofuels through a biological route usually suffers from the in
Nowadays, marine propulsion systems based on thermal machines that operate under the diesel cycle have positioned themselves as one of the main options for this type of applications.The main comparative advantages of Ice Cube Dispenser Lever diesel engines, compared to other propulsion systems based on thermal cycle engines, are the low specific fu
Objective of the present retrospective analysis was to evaluate resources consumption for psychotic patients treatment with olanzapine (OLZ), risperidone (RIS) or typical neuroleptics (NL) during year 2000 in the Dipartimento di Salute Mentale (DSM) of Ravenna.The screening of total number of psychotic patients followed in the Ravenna DSM during ye
Divine miracle healing in the ancient and modern worlds is extensively documented through historical and literary texts, votive offerings, inscriptions, and miracle stories.In this article I focus on the votive inscriptions at the temple complex of the healing god Asklepios at Epidauros, and the miracle stories at the Church of Panagia Megalochari
Dysfunctional skin barrier and impaired skin homeostasis may lead to or aggravate a series of dermatologic diseases.A large variety of biological events and bioactive molecules are involved in the process of skin wound healing and functional recovery.Calcium ions (Ca2+) released from intracellular stores as well as influx through plasma membrane ar