The honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) has been used in several studies for monitoring the environmental health status in terms of pollution, due to its wide-ranging foraging flights.Based on this consideration, this study aimed to analyze heavy metal pollution in Molise Region (Italy), by investigating five sites characterized by different levels of con
The flavonoids are compounds synthesized by plants, and they have properties such as antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial, among others.One of the most important bioactive properties of flavonoids is their antioxidant effect.Synthetic antioxidants have side toxic effects whilst natural antioxidants, such as flavonoids from
In the past three decades Qatar, Abu Dhabi and Dubai have realised a meteoric economic rise.Whereas the former two can be considered ‘rentier states’ heavily depending on oil (and gas) revenues, the latter only leans on oil for a mere 6% of its gross domestic product (GDP).Although the economic rise has brought considerable welfare, it
Secondary clarifier is one of the most commonly used unit operations in wastewater treatment plants.It is customary designed to achieve solids separation from biologically treated effluent through clarification of biological solids and thickening of sludge.As treatment plants receive increasingly high wastewater flow, conventional sedimentation tan