150 interesting questions. Science, ecology, biology, environmental science, aquatic science, ecotoxicology, toxicology, ResearchGate
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· a question in Ecotoxicology:
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What are Japanese and Chinese key words of the ecotoxicology book, Biological Effects of Surfactants?
Japanese and Chinese key words may help Japanese-speaking and Chinese-speaking students and young scientists to find useful information on ecotoxicology and environmental toxicology of detergents and synthetic surfactants that is presented in this book.
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· a question in Words:
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Which variant of Chinese language is more universal, broader understood in the words: traditional or simplified one?
Google provides computer translation into Chinese traditional and into Chinese simplified. Which variant is understood by a larger number of people in the world?
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· a question in Environmental Technology:
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What are future prospects for using sorption and biosorption for environmental technology to treat polluted water?
Some authors consider sorption and biosorption as useful phenomena to treat wastewaters and to improve water quality. Both inorganic pollutants (heavy metals and others) and organic pollutants are considered.
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· a question in Aquatic Ecotoxicology:
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Which fresh and productive fundamental concepts emerged in aquatic ecology, ecotoxicology during recent decades?
The textbooks on ecology and ecotoxicology are surprisingly old-fashioned. I want to identify what is really innovative in this important but conservative area of science.
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· a question in Ecotoxicology:
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What are the French and Italian key words of the ecotoxicology book titled: Biological Effects of Surfactants?
French and Italian universities showed interest in the issues of environmental toxicology of detergents analyzed this book, it was acquired by several French and Italian university libraries.
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· a question in Ecotoxicology:
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What are the key words of the ecotoxicology book titled: Biological Effects of Surfactants?
Key words are useful and helpful in searching new scientific information on environmental toxicology and ecological hazards of detergents.
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· a question in Visibility:
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What is the best way to increase visibility of scientific papers published in non-English languages?
Scientific papers in non-English languages have low visibility... However something should be done to improve the situation if possible...
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· a question in Mandarin:
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Is expression 'Chinese language' a wrong way to say 'Mandarin language'?
I met both expressions, 'Chinese language' and 'Mandarin language'. I want to understand better which of them is more recommended. Is my understanding correct that in the Google translator, 'Chinese language' means 'Mandarin language'.?
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· a question in Ecology:
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Are there English ecology publications with French keywords?
French key words could be useful to some French-speaking students. There are 74 million French-speaking persons in the world. Their knowledge of English varies. (France and its territories, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, Haiti, Luxembourg, Algeria, Central African Republic and other Francophonie member states). It is interesting that the International Organisation of La Francophonie includes 57 states, the total population is ca. 1 billion.
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· a question in 官話 / 官话:
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Chinese key words to environmental science papers in European journals?
Chinese scientists and students are very active in doing scientific research. The Chinese (Mandarin) key words would make it easier to Chinese students to find useful papers published in Europe. The answer to this question would help young Chinese researchers....There are 955 million persons who speak Mandarin language (China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia),
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· a question in scientific publications:
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English is #1 in science; which language is second in importance?
I would like to hear your opinion on which language is the second most important in science after English.
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· a question in Modern Physics:
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How happened that ancient Greeks invented the word 'atom' if they did not know facts of modern physics?
It is really a mystery to me. Please explain it who can! Tags: atoms, physics, fundamental science, history of science, wisdom, Greek language, ancient Greek civilization,..
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· a question in Ornithology:
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Do all birds get enough food to cover the huge loss of energy for flying and during cold nights?
I never heard of any serious scientific studies of energy balance in birds. And it is not easy to do this in terms of methodology. It is clear that insectivorous birds do not get enough energy from their food (insects)!
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· a question in controversial issues:
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How is the average temperature of the Earth surface calculated?
It is a key issue in the analysis of global warming. The temp is is a variable at various points and locations; it is a variable during the year. So it is not a trivial thing to calculate the average. Who can explain it how is it done?
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· a question in Ecology:
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Is the concept of biogeocoenosis (biogeocenosis) well known in Western countries?
This concept was originated by a Russian researcher Professor Sukachev, who was a productive scientist in ecology.
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· a question in priority in discoveries:
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Are scientific discoveries sometimes ascribed to wrong persons?
History of science is full of interesting situations. Scientific priority is an important issue. Please tell us about situations when a wrong person became famous for a discovery that was made by another person...
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· a question in Ecosystem Modeling:
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Relevant publications on chemical regulation in ecosystems and populations?
This is an important area of ecology.
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· a question in Citations:
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Is citation rate an objective measure of merit of the scientific publication?
This question is not that simple. Tags: metrics, value of scientific publications, articles, papers, evaluation, bibliometric information, citations,
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· a question in Pollution:
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Most important recent achievements in using plant seedlings to assess toxicity and environmental hazards from chemicals that pollute water?
Tests with plant seedlings are an important alternative to animal testing.
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· a question in Moscow State University:
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Environment science research results at Moscow State University?
This University has a number of departments that are active in environmental science, environmental protection, ecology, man-made impact studies. This university is No.1 in Russian Federation.
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· a question in Ecology:
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Which variant of the two is better: ecosystem services or ecosystem's services?
It is important to use the most correct expression when we discuss issues of ecology, environmental science, and sustainability.
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· a question in Ecology:
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Which scientific achievements of Russian scientists (especially in areas relevant to biology, ecology, environment) are most known internationally?
It is interesting to know the opinion of international colleagues, researchers, students.
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· a question in black energy:
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Do black matter and energy mean that the law of constance of matter and energy is no longer universal?
To put it in simple English, the concepts of black matter and black energy are not compatible with the law of constance of matter and energy.
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· a question in omissions in textbooks:
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Who was the first scientist who discovered viruses?
I read some large textbooks on microbiology (they included virology as well), and found no indication of who discovered viruses.
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· a question in Toxicity:
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Do bioethics considerations lead to less rigorous study of health safety of new household chemicals?
Bioethics considerations lead to non-using animals in toxicity studies of household chemical products. Does it mean that nobody knows whether they are toxic and bad to health?
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· a question in Mice:
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What is the cost of toxicity assessment of a chemical using mice or rats?
To get reliable data, it is necessary to use a substantial number of the animals.
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· a question in Chemical Composition:
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Are nanomaterials more toxic than the bigger particles of the same chemical composition?
In some experiments of mine I have found toxicity of nanoparticles.
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· a question in Detergents:
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Does anybody know whether such common household chemicals as detergents were really tested in terms of potential toxicity and environmental hazards?
It is known that currently testing on animals (mice, rats, rabbits, dogs) is heavily restricted on the grounds of bioethics and humanity.
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Detergents ×
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Toxicity ×
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· a question in Ecotoxicology:
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Is it a correct opinion that surfactants are usually considered less hazardous environmentally than some other chemical pollutants?
Usually the lists of the most hazardous chemicals include, e.g., pesticides, and these lists do not include surfactants.
Key words: most hazardous,chemicals, pesticides, surfactants, ecotoxicology, environmental toxicology,
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· a question in Toxicity testing:
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Are traditional methods of bioassay of toxicity sufficient to assess potential environmental hazards from a given chemical?
Traditional methods of bioassay of toxicity include testing with mice /rats, fish, algae, and crustaceans (e.g. daphnia)
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· a question in Nanotoxicity:
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Why are nanoparticles - in many cases - toxic?
In some of experiments of mine I have found new facts on toxicity of nanomaterials. I would like to understand this phenomenon better...
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· a question in Origin of Life:
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Is there any substantial evidence in support of the extraterrestrial life of extraterrestrial origin of life?
It is useful and interesting to re-visit this issue.
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· a question in pictures:
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Who can present interesting or nice pictures on environmental issues?
Language of pictures (images) is very expressive and it helps to deliver important ideas on environment and environmental science....
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· a question in Entropy:
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Who can present information or references on modern views on entropy in biological systems?
The issues of entropy in biology are controversial but interesting.
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· a question in Environmental Education:
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Which publications really help in modernization of environmental education?
There are many publications, but some of them are more helpful than the others.
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· a question in Ecotoxicology:
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Most interesting innovations in ecotoxicology in recent years?
It is useful to know what are the most important discoveries in environmental toxicology
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· a question in Pollution:
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Do anybody know any examples of chemical pollutants that inhibit flow of chemical elements in ecosystems?
Do anybody know any examples of chemical pollutants that inhibit flow of chemical elements in ecosystems?
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Article: Biocatalysis of matter transfer in a microcosm is inhibited by a contaminant: effects of a surfactant on Limnea stagnalis.
S A Ostroumov · M P Kolesnikov
Doklady Biological Sciences 01/2000; 373:397-399.
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· a question in Russian science:
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Which aquatic ecology publications would you recommend to your colleagues?
Recommendations are important in finding most innovative publications.
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Article: Водная экосистема: крупноразмерный диверсифицированный биореактор с функцией самоочищения воды. With addendum.
Ostroumov S.A. / Остроумов С.А
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· a question in Ecosystem Services:
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Which publications on the role of filter-feeders in ecosystem services could be recommended?
Ecosystem services of aquatic ecosystems are of large importance.
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· a question in Ecology:
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Who cited ecology publications of Moscow University?
Analysis of citation is useful
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· a question in Ecotoxicology:
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Which publications on environmental sciences would you recommend?
There are too many publications, too much information sources. Recommendations are valuable to find what is really useful and interesting. Share your opinion!
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Dataset: Publications, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Biology, with DOI, covers of books, generated by ResearchGate as part of profile of Dr. Sergei Ostroumov
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· a question in Ecology:
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Which online publications on environmental science and ecology were viewed most often?
It is useful to know. These publications (environmental safety, ecology) attracted much interest.
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Dataset: Top viewed (all-time) publications
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· a question in Synthetic Surfactants:
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Which reviews on environmental toxicology of detergents could be recommended?
This sort of review is needed for research and environmental education, for protection of the environment.
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Dataset: On the book published, titled: Biological Effects of Surfactants. much info
Ostroumov S.A
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· a question in Toxicity Studies:
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Which publications on alternative, non-animal methods for toxicity studies could be recommended?
Bioethics requires development of non-animal methods for bioassay of chemicals. Non-animal methods for toxicity testing are important and needed.
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Dataset: 120 Full-text environment science publications available online free, in English, in Russian
Sergei A Ostroumov · co-authors
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· a question in Aquatic Ecosystems:
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Which papers of Russian aquatic ecologists on water quality improvement are available at Cambridge and Oxford?
In Russia, substantial results were obtained on research of ecological mechanisms of water self-purification in aquatic ecosystems.
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Dataset: Top University Libraries. 80+ publications, environment, conservation, water quality, ecology, biology. In Harvard, Cambridge, Oxford, M.I.T.
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· a question in Ecotoxicology:
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Which publications on ecotoxicological studies on the pond snail (Lymnaea stagnalis) could be recommended?
This species of water mollusks is one of common species of aquatic ecosystems.
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Dataset: исследование на прудовиках Lymnaea stagnalis, объяснение
· Колесников М.П
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· a question in Chemical Communication:
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Which are the most fundamental publications on the role of chemical signals in ecology?
There are many types of signals between organisms, chemical ones are an important class of these signals.
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Article: On the concepts of biochemical ecology and hydrobiology: Ecological chemomediators
S. A. Ostroumov
Contemporary Problems of Ecology 04/2008; 1:238-244. DOI:10.1134/S1995425508020100
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· a question in Daphnia:
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What is known on effects of detergents and surfactants on daphnia?
detergents and surfactants are among water pollutants. Daphnia are among key test-organisms.
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Dataset: Paper published: On studying the hazards of pollution of the biosphere: effects of sodium dodecylsulfate (SDS) on planktonic filter-feeders
S. A. Ostroumov
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· a question in Water Quality:
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Which publications present fresh ideas for environmental biotechnology to improve water quality?
Biotechnology is a good approach to improve water quality.
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Article: Accelerated decrease in surfactant concentration in the water of a microcosm in the presence of plants: Innovations for phytotechnology
E. V. Lazareva · S. A. Ostroumov
Doklady Biological Sciences 03/2009; 425(1):180-182. DOI:10.1134/S0012496609020276
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· a question in Water Quality:
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Which online publications are most recent, with key words 'water', 'aquatic', 'ecology', 'water quality', 'freshwater', 'marine ecology'?
It is interesting and useful to know the most recent online publications....
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· a question in Ecotoxicology:
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Which detailed reviews on ecotoxicology of detergents could be recommended?
Detergents are an important class of chemicals that pollute environment.
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· a question in Ecotoxicology:
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Which most interesting ecotoxicological findings were made using marine bivalves Mytilus galloprovincialis?
Bioassays are an important part of environmental toxicology. This species is one of key species of mollusks in the Black Sea.
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· a question in Biosorbents:
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Which papers on sorption of heavy metals by algal biomass could be recommended as most important, significant, interesting?
The literature is huge, it is good to know opinion of colleagues on what they consider most important or interesting...
Among metals, heavy metals are of special interest...
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· a question in Ecotoxicology:
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Who can recommend really important papers on ecotoxicology of great pond snail, Lymnaea stagnalis?
This species of pulmonate mollusks is one of really important species in aquatic ecosystems.
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· a question in Pollution:
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What is known on possibility of summation of anthropogenic effects on biota in especially hazardous ways?
There are many types of anthropogenic effects on living organisms so that this question makes sense.
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· a question in Mollusca:
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Freshwater bivalve mollusks-is their role in ecosystems and conservation status fully understood?
It seems there are gaps or underestimation in current knowledge on these issues.
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Article: Responses of Unio tumidus to mixed chemical preparations and the hazard of synecological summation of anthropogenic effects.
S A Ostroumov
Doklady Biological Sciences 09/2001; 380:492-5. DOI:10.1023/A:1012344026176
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· a question in evidence of merit:
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Which environment science, aquatic ecology publications have a clear evidence of merit?
It is useful to know this.
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· a question in recommended publications:
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Which full texts of recommended environmental science papers were made available online free recently?
It is useful to have this information.
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· a question in Pollution:
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Which publications on environmental science are attracting much attention online at the moment?
Some of online publications attract much more interest than the others....
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· a question in Environment Analysis:
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Is it possible to formulate priorities in ecological studies in the current century?
Priorities in research are an important matter.
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· a question in Ecology:
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Are any big lists of online articles on environmental science available?
Big lists of references and bibliography are useful.
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· a question in Ecology:
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Which recent publications (on ecology, environment, water) of universities in Brazil could be recommended?
Th science in South America is producing interesting publications.
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· a question in Ecotoxicology:
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Which are well cited articles with the key words: top, articles, aquatic, environmental, science, ecology, ecotoxicology?
It is useful to know which publications are well cited.
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· a question in Ecotoxicology:
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Which online publications including datasets on environmental science were uploaded recently, in English and other languages?
Datasets are valuable sources of scientific information.
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· a question in PubMed:
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What is PubMed Commons?
PubMed is an important web-site. It is important to understand the opportunities connected with PubMed...
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· a question in PubMed Commons:
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I would like to join PubMed Commons; I need a person who can invite me; who could help me?
According to the rules of PubMed Commons, in some situations a person who is a member of PubMed Commons can invite another person to join. More information on the rules of joining is here:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedcommons/help/join/
I cannot join it without invitation as the computer of PubMed Commons keeps only my old email address. I have now a new email address which prevents me from being self-invited.
As administrators of PubMed wrote me: " If your current email is not on the list, then you will need a member to invite you".
Thank you in advance. Key words: PubMed Commons, PubMed, invitation, joining
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· a question in Body Water:
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What is water self-purification?
All issues relevant to water quality are important...
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· a question in altmetric:
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What is altmetrics?
This is a new word, new term, perhaps with a great future...
Tags: metrics, attention, scientific, scholarly, articles, publications, papers, ranking, impact, bibliography,
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· a question in Pollution:
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Which ecology publications have big impact according to criteria used in altmetrics (including mentions of the articles from all across the Web)?
Altmetrics is a modern way of assessing impact of scholarly publications.
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· a question in Freshwater Ecology:
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Which online ecology publications are most recommended (in English, Russian), with the key words 'aquatic ecology', or ' гидробиология '?
These key words are close in meaning; the other related key words are 'freshwater ecology', 'marine ecology', 'limnology'....
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· a question in non-living matter:
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Do you agree that there are no modern satisfactory definitions of life?
What are the criteria to distinguish between living matter and non-living matter?
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· a question in Ecotoxicology:
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Examples of articles on environmental issues ( e.g., environment protection, ecology, water, ecotoxicology ) that attracted interest online?
The articles that were downloaded are among the most interesting...
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· a question in Water Quality:
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May I ask your advice whether to accept a nomination to participate in a competition for an international award (protection of the environment)?
I got an invitation to submit my CV and the list of publications to be considered by a committee that makes decisions on a prestigious award (topic: protection of the environment), they consider my publications as relevant (protection of water quality, protection of ecosystems, protection of living nature); however, before making my decision (whether to submit my CV or not) I would like to evaluate my prospects. That is why I would like to understand whether my colleagues - who are familiar with my work - could do me a favor in this situation. Do my colleagues encourage me?
May I ask a polite question, is somebody ready to write a letter in support of my nomination if I accept the nomination? You are welcome to write also to me directly....
This is the link to the list of some of my publications (selected):
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259638221_
Many of them (unfortunately not all of them) are available online at ResearchGate. Would you please give me your feedback, it will help me to make the decision whether to run for the award or not.
Best wishes, yours as ever Sergei
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Dataset: 95 top publications with Addendum all about S.O.
Ostroumov S.A
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· a question in Binding Affinity:
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Can somebody give me the most important examples of recent papers on the biosorption of metals, especially toxic metals?
This is a line of research that is of interest to biotechnology.
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· a question in Saw:
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Who can share their opinion (positive or negative) on experience of interaction with the publishers LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing?
They sent me several messages inviting me to publish my works at their publishing house. I saw some negative comments on this publishing house in Internet. I would like to know more on this company. Would you please share your experience with me, I would appreciate it.
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· a question in Water Quality:
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In addition to increase in mortality and pathology, do any other new kinds of negative effects of chemical pollution of water were found?
Traditional view is that it is mortality and pathology (including various toxic effects) are the main negative effects of chemical pollution...Are there any additional hazards?
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Article: A new type of effect of potentially hazardous substances: uncouplers of pelagial–benthal coupling
Ostroumov S. A
Doklady Biological Sciences 03/2002; 383:127-130. DOI:10.1023/A:1015385723150
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· a question in Environmental Toxicology:
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Which publications in Russian contain new approaches to formulating criteria and principles to identify environmental hazards of man-made impact?
Clear criteria for environmental hazard from chemical pollutants are not easy to formulate...
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· a question in Origin of Chemical Elements:
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What is the role of pellets of mollusks in the geochemical fluxes of chemical elements?
Pellets are the small conglomerates of undigested organic material that is being excreted by various aquatic invertebrates, e.g. by aquatic molluscs.
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Dataset: Pellets-of-some-mollusks-in-the-biogeochemical-flows-of-C-N-P-Si-and-Al
S. A. Ostroumov
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· a question in Superparamagnetism:
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It interesting to study SUPERPARAMAGNETIC IRON OXIDE NANOPARTICLES (SPIONs) ?
In titles of some publications it is stressed that the object to study was SUPERPARAMAGNETIC IRON OXIDE NANOPARTICLES (SPIONs).
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Article: Uptake and intracellular trafficking of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) in plants
I. S. AHMADOV · M. A. RAMAZANOV · A. SIENKIEWICZ · L. FORRO
Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures 07/2014; 9(3):1149 - 1157.
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· a question in scientific journals:
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To what degree is the impact factor an objective measure for the scientific value and level of a journal?
There are examples of journals which impact factor is not objectively reflecting their scientific value and level.
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· a question in Chemical elements:
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What is known on possible toxicity of gold?
Traditional view is that gold is non-toxic... However...
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Article: Toxicity of Gold Nanoparticles for Plants in Experimental Aquatic System
· V. A. Poklonov · S. V. Kotelevtsev · S. N. Orlov
Moscow University Biological Sciences Bulletin 07/2014; 69(3):108–112. DOI:10.3103/S0096392514030080
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· a question in Synthetic Surfactants:
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Is some additional information on the book 'Biological Effects of Surfactants' available online?
Synthetic surfactants may enter the environment as pollutants.
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· a question in Freshwater Ecology:
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What are the current innovations in better understanding of the role of organisms in regulation of water quality?
What quality is a key issue in water sustainability.
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Article: Biocontrol of water quality: Multifunctional role of biota in water self-purification
S. A. Ostroumov
Russian Journal of General Chemistry 12/2010; 80(13):2754-2761. DOI:10.1134/S1070363210130086
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· a question in Environmental Toxicology:
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Is it possible to use phytotest to assess potential toxicity of cationic surfactants?
Previously, phytotests were used to measure biological effects of some chemicals.
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· a question in Environmental Toxicology:
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Do chemical pollutants in water environment may affect medicinal leeches?
Leeches are a component of aquatic ecosystems.
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Article: Response of test-organisms to water pollution with quaternary ammonia compounds. - Water Resources [Bioassay of cationic surfactant on leeches Hirudo medicinalis, seedlings Fagopyrum esculentum ]
Ostroumov S.A
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· a question in Aquatic Ecosystems:
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Were various aspects of the role of organisms in improving water quality studied in sufficient detail?
In past, only few groups of organisms were studied in connection with their role in improving water quality. What is the situation now?
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Article: On the Biotic Self-purification of Aquatic Ecosystems: Elements of the Theory. - Doklady Biological Sciences, v.396, pp.206-211, http://www.scribd.com/doc/48099028/
Ostroumov S.A.
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· a question in Pollution:
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What are potential environmental hazards from water pollution with cationic surfactants?
Hazards from some chemicals were under-estimated.
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Article: Effects of cationic surfactant on mussels: inhibition of water filtration
S.A.Ostroumov · J.Widdows
· a question in Role:
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How can chemical pollutants affect aquatic organisms that are filter-feeders?
The role of filter-feeders was sometimes underestimated.
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Article: Effects of amphiphilic chemicals on marine organisms filter-feeders
S. A. Ostroumov
Doklady Akademii nauk / [Rossiĭskaia akademii nauk] 01/2001; 378:283-285.
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· a question in Ecotoxicology:
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What the potential environmental hazards from sublethal, small concentrations of chemical pollutants?
Usually small concentrations are considered as non-hazardous or less hazardous than big lethal concentrations. Is that so?
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Article: An Amphiphilic Substance Inhibits the Mollusk Capacity to Filter out Phytoplankton Cells from Water
S. A. Ostroumov
Biology Bulletin 12/2000; 28(1):95-102.
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· a question in Aquatic Ecosystems:
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Which publications could be recommended, on accumulation of metals and rare earth elements in biological detritus in water?
It is interesting to compare the data.
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Article: The role of biodetritus in accumulation of elements in aquatic ecosystems
S. A. Ostroumov · G. M. Kolesov
Contemporary Problems of Ecology 08/2010; 3(4):369-373. DOI:10.1134/S1995425510040016
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· a question in Detergents:
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Among leading researchers, who is interested in bioassay of surfactants, detergents, and nanomaterials/nanoparticles, detecting their toxicity?
It is important to know toxicity of all chemicals that enter the environment.
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· a question in Aquatic Ecosystems:
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Is it important to get new information on the biogeochemical role of biogenic (biological) detritus in water ecological systems?
Biogeochemistry is an interesting interdisciplinary science. New data on biogeochemistry are often difficult to interpret; it is a challenge to find their significance to ecology.
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· a question in Ecotoxicology:
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What is the opinion of researchers in aquatic ecology and ecotoxicology on the scientific results mentioned on the web-site?
Some results in environmental science, aquatic ecology, water toxicology were reported and discussed, some of them are relevant to environmental safety.
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· a question in Aquatic Ecotoxicology:
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Who are the most authoritative scientists in aquatic ecotoxicology in the U.S., Germany, Netherlands?
Aquatic toxicology is a very important area of science.
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· a question in Ecology:
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Why is the name of V.I.Vernadsky so often mentioned in both life sciences and earth sciences?
In Russia, there is a scientific institute and a prospect in Moscow that were named after V.Vernadsky. Vernadsky medal is one of the major awards of Russian Academy of Sciences.
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· a question in BRICS countries:
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Where to get information on environmental science achievements in BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa)?
BRICS is the acronym for an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The BRICS members are all developing or newly industrialised countries, but they are distinguished by their large, fast-growing economies and significant influence on global affairs. Environmental science is a part of basis for sustainable use of natural resources and sustainable development.
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· a question in Aquatic Ecosystems:
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Does the current environmental law give enough attention and appreciation to full range of useful roles of entire aquatic biota in water ecosystems?
The environmental law may give more attention to fish than to other organisms in aquatic bodies and streams...
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· a question in Water Quality:
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Is it possible to organize a multitude of factors and processes of water self-purification into a few groups?
There are plenty of factors and processes involved.
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· a question in Ecology:
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Which ecology and environmental science publications attract interest of Internet users most recently?
It is interesting to follow the most recent happening especially in a so dynamic area of science, both paper and online publications are of interest.
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Do someone have experience using WorldCatalog to find or locate books and papers on ecology and environmental science?
WorldCatalog is the biggest global library catalog online.
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Why the term 'self-purification' is not broadly in use in aquatic ecology?
Some scientists are using this term, however it is not in use as broadly as some other common terms in aquatic ecology.
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Which online water ecology publications, posts and comments in other languages different from English are most useful and recommended by colleagues?
Many scientists have a first language other than English.
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Which books and papers could be helpful and useful in environmental education?
There are many papers and books on ecology, it is not easy to find the most useful. It is interesting to hear opinions of colleagues and experts...
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Could anyone give more examples of tests (non-animal) that are a good alternative for animal testing in assessment of the ecohazards of chemicals?
I am interested to hear opinions of colleagues on this issue.
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Article: Papers -Ecology, Environment, Water, Ecotoxicology - available online free, with short comment about what is new
Ostroumov S.A · co-authors
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What are the other new findings of how chemical pollution increases the risk for diseases?
New scientific evidence on this issue is very important and needed.
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Article: Relationships between exposure to polyhalogenated aromatic hydrocarbons and organochlorine pesticides and the risk for developing type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and a meta-analysis of exposures to 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD)
Phaedra Henley · Julie Hill · Myla E. Moretti ·Zahra Jahedmotlagh · Katherine Schoeman ·Gideon Koren · John R. Bend
Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry 05/2012; 94(5):1-32. DOI:10.1080/02772248.2012.680276
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Which books on ecology and environmental issues were most needed recently?
The current systems for analysis of publication activity pay more attention to papers than to books. However the role of books is significant...
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What is known on membranotropic xenobiotics which may pollute aquatic environment?
New types of pollutants are of interest
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How can a person find related researchers at ResearchGate?
It is important
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Which aquatic ecology (hydroecology) papers - full texts free - are available at the online library Scribd, and other online sources of information?
The online libraries provide access to a large number of publications.
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Dataset: Available at the online library Scribd, list of papers on aquatic ecology, water quality, water self-purification, aquatic toxicology, ecotoxicology, environmental safety.
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Are there any other key factors contributing to eutrophication except for an increase in P, N, temperature, and stagnation of water?
It is important to consider all key factors that stimulate eutrophication. Incomplete knowledge on this issue is a cause of a failure in all current effort to stop eutrophication.
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Do synthetic anionic surfactants present any hazard to marine bivalve mollusks that are objects of aquaculture (aqua-farming)?
environmental hazard from anionic surfactants (e.g. SDS) toward marine bivalves was not studied in detail.
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Article: An Amphiphilic Substance Inhibits the Mollusk Capacity to Filter out Phytoplankton Cells from Water
S. A. Ostroumov
Biology Bulletin 12/2000; 28(1):95-102.
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Which organisms, freshwater or marine are more involved in improving water quality?
The freshwater and marine ecosystems are far from being identical...
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Which aquatic organisms play essential roles in improving water quality in aquatic (freshwater and marine) ecosystems?
Traditionally it is thought that the main role belongs to microorganisms. Is this really so?
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Which scientific journals are underestimated and deserve a higher Impact Factor than their current Impact Factor?
The current Impact Factor is sometimes misleading and does not reflect the true level of a scientific journal.
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Are there any pages on Facebook, where information on ecology publications is available?
Facebook is easy to use.
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Which publications on water quality improvement could be recommended?
Water is a vital resource. However what is needed is not just water but water of proper quality.
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Could somebody give examples of innovative publications (on environmental science, ecology, biology) which were cited recently?
Citation of the publications is an evidence of merit.
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What are the real innovations and discoveries made in ecology recently?
Ecology is an important area of science. Are there any new steps?
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Which publications on environmental sciences attracted much interest of researchers, internet users, on global scale?
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Is the review paper titled 'Some aspects of water filtering activity of filter-feeders' available in libraries?
The paper provides a review of relevant issues. Many scientists in marine ecology and freshwater ecology expressed their interest in these issues.
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What are some recent blog posts with substantial information on environmental science, ecology, protection of environment?
It is useful to have innovative materials available online. Some online materials provide valuable bibliography and full texts of interesting scientific papers.
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How to use the book titled ‘Biological Effects of Surfactants’, which was acquired by more than 500 U.S. university libraries?
This book was acquired by Harvard University, M.I.T., Cambridge, Oxford universities, Library of Congress, British Library, national libraries of other countries of Europe and Asia. The keywords include bioassay, bioindicators, ecotoxicology, hazard assessment etc.
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Which publications on the interdisciplinary issues of ecology, chemistry and biochemistry could be recommended as innovative?
Interdisciplinary issues are of significant scientific interest.
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Which book on conservation biology could be recommended as the most useful?
This is of interest to scientists, professors and students
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Are there any publications on environmental sciences which are read online really often – e.g., 1,000 times a day?
These publications are most needed currently.
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Which are examples of top discoveries, top publications on aquatic toxicology (water ecotoxicology), on protection of environment in this century?
It is good to know the examples of recent publications with substantial innovations.
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What do you think on a degree of environmental hazards of surfactants and detergents - a high degree of hazard or not?
Usually the lists of the most important environmental toxicants do not include surfactants. Do you think the lists will change in future?
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Chapter: Book published: Ostroumov S.A. Biological Effects of Surfactants. CRC Press. Taylor & Francis. Boca Raton, London, New York. 2006. 279 p., tab. Bibliogr. on pages 203-243 and 250-253. Subject Index: p.255-279. ISBN 0-8493-2526-9. ISBN 13: 9780849325267.
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Biological Effects of Surfactants, http://www.chipsbooks.com/biosurfc.htm 01/2006; CRC Press. Taylor & Francis.., ISBN: ISBN 0-8493-2526-9. ISBN 13: 9780849325267. [Electronic book text: ISBN: 6610517002; ISBN 13: 9786610517008;
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Which organisms play key roles in improving water quality in aquatic ecosystems?
This question is vital to understand factors that form water quality
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Which scientific journal in the area of life sciences/ biological sciences in Russia is the most authoritative, influential, prestigious?
It is important to discuss rating of journals.
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Which papers on environmental science, ecology, protection of environment, protection of water quality were downloaded most recently?
Internet users download the papers which are most innovative, most interesting.
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Which processes contribute the most to water self-purification?
This question leads to revolutionary insights into understanding aquatic ecosystem function.
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Besides microorganisms, do other organisms play a key role in improving water quality?
Usually it is considered that bacteria are the key player in water self-purification. Is it really so?
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What is water self-purification?
Water self-purification is relevant to water safety, water sustainability, ecosystem services
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Dataset: Article published, titled: On Some Issues of Maintaining Water Quality and Self-Purification. Water Resources.2005.Vol.32.No.3.p.305
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Where can one get innovative, interesting papers (on environmental sciences, life sciences) online free?
Topics: ecology, aquatic, sciences, environmental, ecological, toxicology, water quality, protection, conservation, biological, sustainability, biosphere, chemico-biotic interactions, pollution control, water, self-purification, detergents, phytoremediation, filter-feeders, suspension feeders, surfactants, environment, pollution, water quality, aquatic organisms...
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What publications on environmental science were well-cited internationally?
It is useful to identify well-cited publications which contributed to the scientific basis of protection of environment, and environmental safety.
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What principles will be helpful in conservation of nature as related to aquatic (freshwater, marine) biodiversity?
Which principles will be helpful in organizing reserves to protect aquatic organisms?
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Are synthetic surfactants (key components of detergent mixtures) of environmental hazard?
Surfactants are components of laundry detergents, shampoos, dish washing liquids
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Chapter: Book published: Ostroumov S.A. Biological Effects of Surfactants. CRC Press. Taylor & Francis. Boca Raton, London, New York. 2006. 279 p., tab. Bibliogr. on pages 203-243 and 250-253. Subject Index: p.255-279. ISBN 0-8493-2526-9. ISBN 13: 9780849325267.
Ostroumov S. A.
Biological Effects of Surfactants, http://www.chipsbooks.com/biosurfc.htm 01/2006; CRC Press. Taylor & Francis.., ISBN: ISBN 0-8493-2526-9. ISBN 13: 9780849325267. [Electronic book text: ISBN: 6610517002; ISBN 13: 9786610517008;
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Which are the most interesting, innovative, recent posts on environmental science, ecology, including water quality ecology?
There are so many posts, links, web pages; some priorities are needed on which of them are most relevant
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Is it possible to modernize the concept of ecosystem?
New knolwdledge of many new facts in ecology may lead to a change in the concept of ecosystem
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Which materials online - on environmental science, water science - were most viewed recently?
It is useful to know which links attrected much attention currently
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What are the primary priorities in environmental science, and ecology in particular?
I believe that it is important to see the priorities in this area of research.
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Article: Medium-term and long-term priorities in ecological studies.
Ostroumov S.A. · Dodson S. · Hamilton D. ·Peterson S. · Wetzel R.G.
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What is the innovative element in the paper: The concept of aquatic biota as a labile and vulnerable component of water self-purification system?
this paper is one of the first that started a series of fundamentally innovative papers on water self-purification. What is the feature of this paper, what is the most outstanding innovation in this article?
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Article: The concept of aquatic biota as a labile and vulnerable component of the water self-purification system.
S A Ostroumov
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What publications could be recommended as the top important in the area of aquatic ecology, water quality ecology, water safety?
Water quality is a real issue; many biological sciences contribute important facts relevant to water quality; it is important to identify key publications in this area
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How may synthetic surfactants affect aquatic higher plants?
The book 'Biological Effects of Surfactants' demonstrated that synthetic surfactants may be of hazard to aquatic life. More info is needed in this direction.
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Article: Tolerance of an aquatic macrophyte Potamogeton crispus L. to sodium dodecyl sulphate
E. A. Solomonova · S. A. Ostroumov
Moscow University Biological Sciences Bulletin 12/2007; 62(4):176-179. DOI:10.3103/S0096392507040074
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Can shampoo be an environmental hazard to aquatic organisms?
Traditionally, shampoo is not on the list of hazardous environmental pollutants. Is it an environmentally safe chemical product?
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Article: Imbalance of factors providing control of unicellular plankton populations exposed to anthropogenic impact.
S A Ostroumov
Doklady Biological Sciences 01/2001; 379:341-343.
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Which chemical pollutants in water are hazardous to the aquaculture of oysters?
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Article: Effect of amphiphilic chemicals on filter-feeding marine organisms.
S A Ostroumov
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Do you agree that almost all aquatic biodiversity is involved to maintaining water quality in water bodies and streams?
Traditionally it was a dogma that mainly aquatic heterotrophic bacteria are the main factor of water self-purification. By contrast, some recent papers proposed the theory that almost all biodiversity is involved. Examples of these papers: http://ru.scribd.com/doc/52627327/;
http://5bio5.blogspot.com/2013/12/making-water-clear-clean-pure-safe.html;
http://www.scribd.com/doc/48099028
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Article: Polyfunctional role of biodiversity in processes leading to water purification: current conceptualizations and concluding remarks
Ostroumov S.A
Hydrobiologia 02/2002; 469:203-204. DOI:10.1023/A:1015555022737
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Can detergents produce negative effects on freshwater bivalve mollusks (freshwater mussels)?
It is important to know toxic effects of chemical pollutants on freshwater bivalve mollusks because these organisms contribute to improving water quality so that their health is a part of water ecosystem health.
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Article: Responses of Unio tumidus to mixed chemical preparations and the hazard of synecological summation of anthropogenic effects.
S A Ostroumov
Doklady Biological Sciences 09/2001; 380:492-5. DOI:10.1023/A:1012344026176
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Is something known on how detergents may affect freshwater bivalve mollusks?
The first paper to report negative effects of a detergent on freshwater mussels (Unio)
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Article: Responses of Unio tumidus to mixed chemical preparations and the hazard of synecological summation of anthropogenic effects.
S A Ostroumov
Doklady Biological Sciences 09/2001; 380:492-5. DOI:10.1023/A:1012344026176
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Where data on ecotoxicology of detergents could be found?
See: http://5bio5.blogspot.com/2013/12/top-publications-ecology-environment.html
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Book: Biological Effects of Surfactants
Ostroumov S. A.
01/2006; CRC Press, Taylor & Francis., ISBN: 0-8493-2526-9
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