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The essay poses a question about the cultural representation of mountains and minerals in the Islamic tradition. Drawing on the most basic resource of the Qur’anic text, it observes that stones, mountains and other elements of the subterranean world ...
Jakub Koláček
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Context: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) has inferior results in the lower calyceal stones, especially in obese patients. Aims: This study aimed at evaluating of the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, with modified position of
Mohamed Abou-Farha +4 more
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Flying Roadside Stones—a Deadly Risk in a Crash
The crash of a coach with 58 occupants at 100 kmph revealed the danger of covering ditch areas with sharp stones 5–20 cm in size. Stones and dirt were sprayed into the coach compartment resulting in serious injuries and death.
Ulf Björnstig, Johanna Björnstig
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Abstract The stoned proteins, stoned A (STNA) and stoned B (STNB), are essential for normal vesicle trafficking in Drosophila melanogaster neurons, and deletion of the stoned locus is lethal. Although there is a growing body of research aimed at defining the roles of these proteins, particularly for STNB where homologues have now been identified in all
A Marie, Phillips +2 more
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Hydroacoustic Mapping of Geogenic Hard Substrates: Challenges and Review of German Approaches
Subtidal hard substrate habitats are unique habitats in the marine environment. They provide crucial ecosystem services that are socially relevant, such as water clearance or as nursery space for fishes.
Svenja Papenmeier +3 more
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Damage to the rocks of historic built heritage needs to be addressed to facilitate their conservation and restoration; the most serious damage is caused by environmental conditions and human activities. Buildings constructed with ignimbrite blocks bonded
Rosalia Ruiz-Ruiz +8 more
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The aim of this study was to determine the suitable conservation treatments to control water erosion from skid trails in ShastKalate forests. Two longitudinal slopes of 20-40% and > 40% were considered as critical slopes for skid trails. Treatments of
Akbar Mazri +2 more
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Two generations of scapolite at Snezhnoe ruby deposit, Central Pamir
At Snezhnoe ruby deposit, localized in the eastern part of the tectonic zone of Central Pamir, two generations of sсapolite have been discovered by the textural and structural features.
A. K. Litvinenko +2 more
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Abstract In Stones Anthony Seaton recalls the types of stones he has collected over the years- oil shale, haematite, anthracite, quartz, and limestone, and the memories from each.
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Introduction: Urolithiasis is a commonly encountered health problem, and knowledge of the chemical composition of stones is crucial in deciding the management approach and preventing recurrence.
Sriviruthi Baskararaj +4 more
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