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Key design factors affecting microbial community composition and pathogenic organism removal in horizontal subsurface flow constructed wetlands
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2016-04-05)
Part of book or chapter of book
Restricted access - publisher's policyWater shortages in arid and semi-arid areas such as the Mediterranean have prompted a need for wastewater treatment and subsequent reuse. Reclamation can be achieved through conventional intensive systems or natural, ... -
Constructed wetlands for marine aquaculture wastewater treatment: a new challenge
(2021)
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Open AccessAquaculture is the fastest growing food production sector worldwide. Global demand for seafood continues to grow, and landbased aquaculture is expected to grow in order to meet the increasing market demand. In this context, ... -
Prospects of plant-based systems as an eco-technological approach for heavy metals removal from polluted-waters
(Juniper Publishers, 2021-04)
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Potential of Salvinia biloba Raddi for removing atrazine and carbendazim from aquatic environments
(2023-02)
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Open AccessIn this exploratory study, naturally occurring Salvinia biloba Raddi specimens were assessed for atrazine and carbendazim polluted water remediation. Experiments were carried out over 21 days in glass vessels containing ... -
Prospects in cadmium-contaminated water management using free-living cyanobacteria (Oscillatoria sp.)
(2021-02-20)
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Open AccessIn this study, the removal of cadmium (Cd) by free-living Oscillatoria sp. was studied. Our results showed that maximal Cd removal efficiency (~60%) by the cyanobacterial culture was achieved within 12–24 h in the presence ... -
Effect of aeration on nitrogen removal-associated microbial community in an innovative vertical cork-based constructed wetland for winery wastewater treatment
(2022-12)
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Open AccessThe wine industry produces large quantities of wastewater that often contains high levels of organic matter and nutrients, like nitrogen and phosphorous. In particular, nitrogen pollution can be harmful, even at low levels, ... -
Formal modeling and simulation for SARS-CoV-2 containment scenarios in Catalonia
(2022-05-01)
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Open AccessWe define interrelated models to simulate the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in Catalonia, which can be used to effectively build simulation applications and analyze the effects of nonpharmaceutical interventions. Due to the constant ... -
Fortalecimiento de capacidades técnicas locales para la mejora del servicio de agua y saneamiento en Izcuchaca, Perú
(2017)
Conference lecture
Open AccessPOSTER: Fortalecer las capacidades técnicas de la Municipalidad Provincial de Anta con la finalidad de: i) Actualización del Plan Operativo de Agua y Saneamiento (POAS) para el Municipio de Anta, ii) Capacitación e intercambio ... -
Oportunidades de adaptación al riesgo en el turismo costero. El caso de la badia de Roses, Costa Brava
(Red de Impresión, 2014)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyLa comunicación propone explorar y sondear la capacidad de adaptación y resistencia ante las situaciones de extremas o de crisis en sectores turísticos de sol y playa. Nos apoyamos en una revisión de las recientes aportaciones ... -
Prevalence of visual impairment in El Salvador: inequalities in educational level and occupational status
(2014-11-28)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyOBJECTIVE: To examine the prevalence of blindness, visual impairment, and related eye diseases and conditions among adults in El Salvador, and to explore socioeconomic inequalities in their prevalence by education level ... -
Visual impairment and blindness in Spanish adults: geographic inequalities are not explained by age or education
(2014-01)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyObjectives: The objectives of this study were to examine for the first time the prevalence of visual impairment and blindness among adults in Spain, to explore regional differences, and to assess whether they may vary as ... -
Social inequalities in blindness and visual impairment: A review of social determinants
(2012-10)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyHealth inequities are related to social determinants based on gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, race, living in a specific geographic region, or having a specific health condition. Such inequities were reviewed for ...
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