Concrete is by a substantial margin the most widely used construction material.Projections indicate that the demand for concrete it will continue to increase to sustain the development of emerging economies.This paper presents a new perspective of low-carbon concrete by refocusing on the actual final product, highlighting PUMPKIN SEED the tremendou
Human marrow stromal cells (hMSCs) provide functional benefit in rats subjected to stroke.Astrocytes are coupled into a cellular network via gap junction channels, predominantly composed of connexin-43 (Cx43) proteins.Astrocytes are believed to play a vital role in neuroprotection by providing energy substrates Groceries to neurons and by regulatin
This paper introduces a conceptual framework that adapts the ecosystem services approach to identify the benefits of conserving cultural heritage.This novel approach aims to enhance the social valorization of this heritage.The proposed service categorization and classification are based on anthropic units that offer benefits, complementing the exis
The additional passing lanes and 2+1 roads improve significant road safety.Studies indicate sections with additional passing lanes (relief or alternately), which may cause reduction in the number of accidents by 50%.However, how geometric design affects the safety performance of such sections is not in depth investigated.Previous studies are carrie
Having an effective surveillance system is imperative to take timely and appropriate actions for disease control and prevention.In Sri Lanka, leishmaniasis was declared as a notifiable disease in 2008.This paper presents a comprehensive compilation of the up-to-date documents on the communicable disease and leishmaniasis surveillance in Sri Lanka i