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The central part of the Czech Republic, called the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands, is well known for its historical mining activities, especially silver ores in the Jihlava district, dating back to the medieval period. Evidence of historical mining is still visible in the local landscape. This article analyses water samples collected at various locations within the so-called Pekelska stola (Hollen Stollen), near the town of Strbrne Hory. The mining activities in this adit have been documented since the 17th century; ...

Drilling fluids are essential for safe and efficient oil and gas well construction, performing critical functions such as cuttings transport, pressure control, borehole stabilization, and bit lubrication. Traditional manual testing according to API standards provides only intermittent data, often leading to delayed responses and increased risks of kicks, lost circulation, stuck pipe, or formation damage – especially in complex unconventional, deepwater, and high-pressure/high-temperature wells. This paper propos...

Drilling fluids are essential for safe and efficient oil and gas well construction, performing critical functions such as cuttings transport, pressure control, borehole stabilization, and bit lubrication. Traditional manual testing according to API standards provides only intermittent data, often leading to delayed responses and increased risks of kicks, lost circulation, stuck pipe, or formation damage – especially in complex unconventional, deepwater, and high-pressure/high-temperature wells. This paper propos...

Petroleum-related pollution remains a persistent threat to aquatic ecosystems in the Niger Delta, particularly in communities near active oil infrastructure. This study assessed total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH), sixteen priority polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and selected 5 heavy metals (Chromium, Cadmium, Lead, Nickel and Zinc) in sediment and two edible benthic organism the periwinkle (Tympanotonus fuscatus) and the mangrove crab (Callinectes amnicola) samples collected at an oil company"s pipeline p...

Understanding the ability of plants to accumulate trace elements from soils is essential for environmental monitoring and phytoremediation studies. This research investigates the bioaccumulation capacity of the plant Amaranthus viridis and Chenopodium album in relation to the chemical composition of the soils in which it grows. Concentrations of trace elements including Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, and Co were determined in both plant tissues and corresponding soil samples. To evaluate the ability of the plant t...

Sea buckthorn is a heliophilous species valued for its nutrient-rich orange berries, which find extensive applications in the pharmaceutical, food, and agricultural industries. This study monitored four specific cultivars: Dora, Cora, Mara, and Clara, grown in the Republic of Moldova over a 60-day period (August to September). The research focused on tracking the evolution of primary ripening indicators: vitamin C, total carotenoids, and organic acid content. Ascorbic acid, a vital bioactive component, showed a co...

Bioclimatic design has emerged as a fundamental approach in sustainable architecture, responding to the growing challenges of climate change, energy efficiency, urban heat islands, and environmental degradation. By adapting buildings and urban spaces to local climatic conditions through passive design strategies, bioclimatic architecture seeks to reduce energy consumption, improve thermal comfort, enhance environmental performance, and promote long-term resilience. Unlike conventional architectural models that rel...

Today, the demolition process employing blasting operations has a demanding technological application, demonstrating that the employment of the blasting method is a suitable alternative in terms of efficiency, quality, and safety. This article describes the practical way and safety conditions of realizing the demolition process of a concrete bridge built over a width river and located in the area of a water dump and a power plant. The bridge was designed as a structure that crosses the river, continued with an acc...

Blended learning has become an increasingly important pedagogical approach in GeoScience education, combining traditional field-based learning with digital technologies to enhance student engagement, flexibility, and professional competency development. Geosciences have historically relied on direct field observation, spatial interpretation, and hands-on environmental analysis as core elements of academic training. However, rapid technological advancement, digital transformation, and the growing need for sustainab...

International cooperation is essential for effective climate change mitigation, yet linguistic diversity remains an underrecognized barrier to equitable participation and knowledge exchange. This article examines translation as a critical yet overlooked tool for facilitating international climate action, arguing that language mediation enables the cross-border flow of scientific knowledge, policy frameworks, technological innovations, and civil society mobilization essential for global mitigation efforts. Drawing ...