scholarly journals Risks of excess iodine intake in Ghana: current situation, challenges, and lessons for the future

2018 ◽  
Vol 1446 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda A.Z. Abu ◽  
Wilna Oldewage‐Theron ◽  
Richmond N.O. Aryeetey
Keyword(s):  
Iodine Intake ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Excess Iodine ◽  
The Future

The Research on the Current Situation and Advances of Petrochemical Wastewater Treatment

2012 ◽  
Vol 550-553 ◽  
pp. 2416-2419 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Jun Xiang
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Petrochemical Industry ◽  
Present Situation ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
High Salt ◽  
Petrochemical Wastewater ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
The Future ◽  
At Home

At present, it is so prominent in the development of the petrochemical industry in China，and it is accompanied by petrochemical wastewater, which has become a big problem need to solve urgently.Because petrochemical wastewater mainly contains benzene-compound, organic matter, high salt wastewater and oil sewage, etc. They are very damaging and highly contaminated. The composition and properties of the petrochemical wastewater were introduced firstly, the current situation of petrochemical wastewater treatment at home and abroad were reviewed in the study. Especially the development of petrochemical industry in sichuan was introduced. Based on the present situation and the existing problems, put forward some countermeasures and expect technique develop direction in the future.

scholarly journals Iodine, Seaweed, and the Thyroid

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Peter P.A. Smyth
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Iodine Intake ◽  
Cloud Formation ◽  
Cancer Prevalence ◽  
Iodine Status ◽  
Weather Patterns ◽  
Salt Iodization ◽  
Excess Iodine ◽  
A Minor

<b><i>Backgound:</i></b> Even a minor iodine deficiency can result in adverse thyroidal health consequences while excess iodine intake can also result in thyroid function disorders. One source of iodine is seaweed which as a foodstuff is enjoying an increasing profile in Western countries. Apart from its potential involvement in thyroidal health, gaseous iodine released from seaweeds plays a significant role in influencing coastal climate through cloud formation. <b><i>Summary:</i></b> Sources of dietary iodine, its assessment, recommended dietary intake, and consequences of iodine excess are outlined. The benefits and possible dangers of dietary intake of iodine-rich seaweed are described. Studies linking seaweed intake to breast cancer prevalence are discussed as is the role of gaseous iodine released from seaweeds influencing weather patterns and contributing to iodine intake in coastal populations. <b><i>Key Messages:</i></b> Universal salt iodization remains the optimum method of achieving optimum iodine status. Promoting increased dietary iodine intake is recommended in young women, in early pregnancy, and in vegan and vegetarian diets. Even where iodine intake is enhanced, regular assessment of iodine status is necessary. Caution against consumption of brown seaweeds (kelps) is required as even small amounts can have antithyroid actions while product labelling may be insufficient. Gaseous iodine produced from seaweeds can have a significant effect on cloud formation and associated global warming/cooling. Increased overall iodine deposition through rainfall and apparent uptake in populations dwelling in seaweed-rich coastal regions may provide a partial natural remedy to global iodine deficits.

scholarly journals Shifting Tides: The Potential and Limitations of Critical Mass to Change Discipline Research Habits

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sereana Naepi
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Critical Mass ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Aotearoa New Zealand ◽  
University Studies ◽  
The Future ◽  
Critical University Studies

As we consider the future of Pacific scholarship in Aotearoa–New Zealand it becomes vital to consider what we wish that future to look like and how to get there. Part of that talanoa involves considering what the possible levers of change are and whether they are capable of fulfilling our desires for change. This article outlines the different national interventions that are being made to increase Pacific engagement in Aotearoa–New Zealand’s universities, and then considers whether these interventions are fulfilling our vision for our communities. In order to deepen conversations in this space, this article also draws on critical university studies literature to help unpack the current situation and to provoke some questioning around our current trajectory.

scholarly journals In good times and in bad: Die stormagtige verhouding tussen kerk en die orrel � is egskeiding onafwendbaar?

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ockie C. Vermeulen
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Pipe Organ ◽  
Worship Service ◽  
The Future ◽  
Role Players ◽  
Different Cultures ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Church

In good times and in bad: The tumultuous relationship between the church and the organ - is divorce inevitable? Through the ages, a delicate relationship has existed between the church and the pipe organ. Since the 10th century, the organ established itself as a unique instrument in service of worship. This relationship was not always a steady one, and this article investigates the tumultuous affair between the two parties. In part one of the article, which is a historic perspective, the relationship is discussed by looking at different cultures and uses of the organ in the worship service. This gives a sense of when and how the relationship came into being and developed or deteriorated. In part two, the current situation in the Afrikaans Reformed service is explored by conducting several unstructured interviews with key role players in the theological and musical world of South Africa. In part three, the study ventures into speculating about the future of the organ in the worship service by briefly looking at the attitude of the organist and spirituality of the postmodern church goer. In essence, this article reflects on whether the marriage between church and music instrument is solid or on its way to the divorce court.Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: The relationship between organ and church has to be reconsidered. The use of the organ in the worship service has to be taken under scrutiny, and a new relationship agreement between the two partners has to be formulated.

Advances on Remediation Techniques of Cd in Contaminated Soil

2012 ◽  
Vol 600 ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Wen Bian ◽  
Yan Yu ◽  
Dong Yao Xu
Keyword(s):  
Contaminated Soil ◽  
Contaminated Soils ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
The Future ◽  
At Home

In this paper the harm of Cd in soil and current situation of soil contaminated by Cd were discussed, and then the remediation technologies of Cd contaminated soils, which included engineering remediation methods, chemical remediation methods, bioremediation methods and agriculture remediation methods at home and abroad were roundly introduced. At the same time, pointed out existing problems and proposed research directions in the future.

Investigation of the Current Situation of Huizhou, China Na- tional Scenic Spots and Discussion on Countermeasures for Future Development in the New Situation

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-28
Author(s):  
Lihe Li ◽  
◽  
Yunlong Li ◽  
Huilan Jiang ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Future Development ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Natural Reserve ◽  
The Future ◽  
New Situation ◽  
Reserve System

Under the new situation of the construction of the natural reserve system, the positioning and development of scenic spots need to be rethinked. Through the analysis of the current situation of Huizhou national scenic spots, targeted suggestions for the development of Huizhou scenic spots in the future are put forward.

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