THE USE OF FIREWOOD FOR HOME CONSUMPTION AND THE FABRICATION OF HAND-CRAFTED CERAMICS IN A SEMI-ARID REGION OF NORTHEAST BRAZIL

The use of firewood for home consumption and the fabrication of hand-crafted ceramics in a semi-arid region of Northeast Brazil

ABSTRACT This study aimed to identify, analyze and compare different uses of firewood for home consumption and for Inositol handicraft work in rural communities in Altinho, Pernambuco, Brazil.Semi-structured and free-listing interviews were performed to catalog the plants that were better known by locals and that were mostly used as firewood for ho

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Cellular and Molecular Targets of Menthol Actions

Menthol belongs to monoterpene class of a structurally diverse group of phytochemicals found in plant-derived essential oils.Menthol is widely used in pharmaceuticals, confectionary, oral hygiene products, pesticides, cosmetics, and as a flavoring agent.In addition, menthol is known to have antioxidant, Lunchbox anti-inflammatory, and analgesic eff

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Navigating the drought: upstream migration of a small-sized Cypriniformes (Telestes muticellus) in response to drying in a partially intermittent mountain stream

River flow intermittence is a natural phenomenon intensified by human activities, such as water abstraction and the effects of climate change.A growing number of rivers are predicted to experience intermittent Sweater flows, which may impact the diversity and abundance of freshwater species.Dry riverbeds directly diminish the availability of habita

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