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Detection of Propionic Acids Trapped in Thin Zeolite Layer Using Thermal Desorption Analysis

open access: yesSensors, 2023
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have recently received considerable attention for the analysis and monitoring of different biochemical processes in biological systems such as humans, plants, and microorganisms.
Giuseppe Oliva   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Anti-Reflective Zeolite Coating for Implantable Bioelectronic Devices

open access: yesBioengineering, 2022
Since sunlight is one of the most easily available and clean energy supplies, solar cell development and the improvement of its conversion efficiency represent a highly interesting topic. Superficial light reflection is one of the limiting factors of the
Giuseppe Oliva   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Size constancy in bat biosonar? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Perception and encoding of object size is an important feature of sensory systems. In the visual system object size is encoded by the visual angle (visual aperture) on the retina, but the aperture depends on the distance of the object. As object distance
AH Holway   +44 more
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Ultrasonic Transducers Shaped in Archimedean and Fibonacci Spiral: A Comparison

open access: yesSensors, 2020
We developed and investigated a particular geometry of transducers, emulating the shape of bats’ cochlea, to transmit and receive ultrasounds in the air.
Antonino S. Fiorillo   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Critical Analysis: Bat Algorithm based Investigation and Application on Several Domains [PDF]

open access: yesWorld Journal of Engineering, 2021, 2021
In recent years several swarm optimization algorithms, such as Bat Algorithm (BA) have emerged, which was proposed by Xin-She Yang in 2010. The idea of the algorithm was taken from the echolocation ability of bats. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to provide the reader with a full study of the Bat Algorithm, including its limitations, the fields
arxiv   +1 more source

Protection of the Szachownica cave as an example of saving a valuable bat wintering shelter [PDF]

open access: yesПраці Теріологічної школи, 2017
The Szachownica cave (Krakow-Wielun Upland, Poland) is one of the four largest wintering shelters for bats in Poland. Since the cessation of limestone mining, the number of wintering bats increased from 300 to more than 2,900 individuals. In recent years,
Maurycy Ignaczak, Tomasz Postawa
doaj   +1 more source

Species diversity of bats in the Skole Beskids National Nature Park [PDF]

open access: yesTheriologia Ukrainica, 2018
In total, 21 species of bats were found in the Skole Beskids National Nature Park. Among them, six species were recorded in the territory of the Park form the first time: Rhinolophus ferrumequinum, Myotis brandtii, M. alcathoe, M.
Yuriy Chaika, Oleksandr Kusnezh
doaj   +1 more source

Disease Avoidance Model Explains the Acceptance of Cohabitation With Bats During the COVID-19 Pandemic

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychology, 2021
Bats and humans have a close relationship based on cohabitation, with bats taking roost in buildings. It has been suggested that bats function as a reservoir of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the COVID-19 disease in humans.
Piia Lundberg   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dall'intenzione all'azione: le biblioteche pubbliche e la partecipazione

open access: yesBibliothecae.it, 2020
Il notevole aumento delle pratiche partecipative nelle biblioteche francesi ci porta a mettere in discussione le intenzioni che presiedono e precedono la loro attuazione.
Raphaëlle Bats
doaj   +1 more source

Bats (Chiroptera) in the collection of the Zoological Museum of Lviv University, Ukraine [PDF]

open access: yesTheriologia Ukrainica, 2018
The theriological collection of the Zoological Museum of Ivan Franko National University of Lviv was amassed during 142 years. It has over 3,800 exhibits, among which 343 (9 %) are bats (Chiroptera) that belong to 32 species.
I. Shydlovskyy   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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