this paper investigates the function of windcatchers in dry regions in middle east and compares them in different fields in two areas including yazd-iran, and egypt. the study examines windcatchers in these areas in terms of cooling system and forms, with different plans, forms, constituent components and decorations.reassessment of windcatchers in these areas can shed light on these difference...

DNA extracted from the kidneys of rodents captured in different urban areas of Palermo, Italy, had been analysed for the presence of pathogenic L. interrogans sensu latu DNA. PCR analysis had shown that in rodents captured close to green areas and small river up to 40 % animals give positive PCR results. Not many cases of human leptospirosis are reported in Sicilian island in which hot season i...

This paper estimates the effects of humidity and temperature on mortality rates in the United States (c. 1973-2002) in order to provide an insight into the potential health impacts of climate change. I find that humidity, like temperature, is an important determinant of mortality. Coupled with Hadley CM3 climate-change predictions, I project that mortality rates are likely to change little on t...

Abstract Solar panels with a bi-facial design provide energy from both sides; thus, it would be interesting to examine the viability of such modules in an extremely hot and dry city like Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. This study assesses temperature, efficiency, bifacial gain PV as function solar irradiation, ambient wind speed, additional parameters. The global horizontal irradiance has been used ...

The presence of Cryptococcus spp. has been reported in Mexico's capital city; however, to our knowledge there are no reports of its presence in the state of Nuevo León located in northeast Mexico. This is presumed to be because the hot and dry climate in this region does not favor cryptococcal proliferation. This study confirmed the presence of C. neoformans and C. albidus in 20% (10/50) of ran...