Browsing by Subject "Asia"

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Boron in groundwaters of Nicosia (Cyprus) and its treatment by reverse osmosis

Georghiou, G.; Pashalidis, Ioannis (2007)

Boron levels in groundwaters of Nicosia have been determined, compared to previous concentration data and correlated to the concentration of other chemical species contained in the groundwaters under investigation. According ...

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A computer simulation scenario analysis approach as a decision support tool for transportation systems planning

Papageorgiou, George; Damianou, Pantelis A.; Pitsillides, Andreas; Aphamis, Thrasos; Ioannou, Petros A. (2007)

As the level of traffic congestion rises and the complexity of traffic networks increases, the development of effective transportation strategies becomes the most challenging task for every transport authority. Meanwhile, ...

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Determination of thorium, uranium and potassium elemental concentrations in surface soils in Cyprus

Tzortzis, M.; Tsertos, Haralambos (2004)

A comprehensive study was conducted to determine thorium, uranium and potassium elemental concentrations in surface soils throughout the accessible area of Cyprus using high-resolution γ-ray spectrometry. A total of 115 ...

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Gains from trade in used goods: Evidence from automobiles

Clerides, Sofronis (2008)

I investigate the welfare effects of trade liberalization by exploiting a natural policy experiment in the economy of Cyprus. A 1993 law relaxed import restrictions on used vehicles and enabled the importation of second-hand ...

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Global distribution of the CCR2-641/CCR5-59653T HIV-1 disease-protective haplotype

Martinson, J. J.; Hong, L.; Karanicolas, R.; Moore, J. P.; Kostrikis, Leontios G. (2000)

Objectives: Several natural polymorphisms in the genes for the human CC-chemokine receptors CCR5 and CCR2 are associated with HIV-1 disease. The CCR2-641 genetic variant [a G to A substitution resulting in a valine (V) to ...

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Natural radioelement concentration in the Troodos Ophiolite Complex of Cyprus

Tzortzis, M.; Tsertos, Haralambos (2005)

High-resolution γ-ray spectrometry was exploited to determine naturally occurring thorium (Th), uranium (U) and potassium (K) elemental concentrations in the whole area covered by the Troodos Ophiolite Complex of Cyprus. ...

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Operational ocean forecasting in the Eastern Mediterranean: Implementation and evaluation

Zodiatis, George; Lardner, R.; Hayes, D. R.; Georgiou, Georgios C.; Sofianos, S.; Skliris, N.; Lascaratos, A. (2008)

The Cyprus Coastal Ocean Forecasting and Observing System (CYCOFOS) has been producing operational flow forecasts of the northeastern Levantine Basin since 2002 and has been substantially improved in 2005. CYCOFOS uses the ...

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Synoptic classification and establishment of analogues with artificial neural networks

Michaelides, Silas C.; Liassidou, F.; Schizas, Christos N. (2007)

Weather charts depicting the spatial distribution of various meteorological parameters constitute an indispensable pictorial tool for meteorologists, in diagnosing and forecasting synoptic conditions and the associated ...

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Uranium chemistry in stack solutions and leachates of phosphogypsum disposed at a coastal area in Cyprus

Lysandrou, Michaela; Pashalidis, Ioannis (2008)

The effect of the matrix composition (main constituents) on the concentration and chemical behavior of uranium in phosphogypsum stack solutions and leachates has been investigated. Solid and aqueous samples were taken from ...