Multiphase Calcite Cementation and Fluids Evolution of a Deeply Buried Carbonate Reservoir in the Upper Ordovician Lianglitag Formation, Tahe Oilfield, Tarim Basin, NW China by Jiaqing Liu, Zhong Li, Lijuan Cheng, Jiawei Li

“…Caves and fractures constitute the dominant reservoir spaces. A corresponding diagenesis-related reservoir evolution model was established that favors exploration and prediction.…”
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Freshwater turtle (Reptilia: Testudines) assemblage from an urban protected Atlantic Forest remnant: population density, movement and habitat preference by Sabine B. Rocha, Carlos Rouco, Carlos Eduardo V. Grou, Vanda Lúcia Ferreira

“…ABSTRACT Urbanization may significantly impact wild population dynamics, even in protected green spaces. From 2016 to 2018, we accessed an assemblage of freshwater turtles isolated in an urban remnant of the Atlantic Forest, southern Brazil. …”
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Flexible and Sustainable Incremental Houses: Advancing Semi-Volumetric Systems of Prefabricated Construction for Rapid Urbanization in Indonesia by Viata Viriezky, Dalhar Susanto, Miktha Farid Alkadri

“…The growth contributed to the growing housing backlog and limited availability of residential spaces. This led to the evolution of incremental housing construction as an appropriate solution to residents’ needs. …”
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Pressure Load Characteristics of Explosions in an Adjacent Chamber by Chuan-hao Wang, Shu-shan Wang, Jing-xiao Zhang, Feng Ma

“…To learn more about dynamite explosions in confined spaces, we focused on the chamber adjacent to the main chamber, the main chamber being the location of the explosion. …”
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Non-formal education in university museums linked to Geosciences in Paraná. e2421428 by Camila Priotto Mendes, Antonio Liccardo, Carla Silvia Pimentel

“…In 328 museums and similar spaces located in Paraná, seven of them are linked to universities and correspond to this thematic section of research. …”
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Lessons from community engagement to improve COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment in Cochabamba, Bolivia by Elizabeth Posada, Nilce Mendoza, Cristina Alonso-Vega, Claire Billot, Beatriz Mallén Muñoz, Leonardo de la Torre, Adalid Paiva, Luis Villarroel, Regina Rabinovich

“…Conclusion Through a stepped and multi-pronged approach, incorporating co-creation and community listening, the engagement could respond to emerging local challenges during the pandemic. The project created spaces for dialogue and opportunities for collaboration that strengthened links between the community and the health services.…”
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Sustainability Evaluation of Seaweed Aquabusiness Management in Support of Sustainable Development Goal in Ekas Bay, East Lombok by Naning Dwi Sulystyaningsih, Nur Fadhilah Rahim, Mita Ayu Liliyanti, Evron Asrial, Rusmin Nuryadin, Nuri Muahiddah

“…The result showed that the sustainability of seaweed in Ekas Bay was in the less sustainable category. Spacing between seed clumps, drying area, seedling binding location, and warehouse were the most sensitive attributes on the technological dimension. …”
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Spatial indicators of inequity in urban health research: a scoping review by Ana L. Favarão Leão, Raúl D. Gierbolini-Rivera, Milena Franco Silva, Courtney Shaw, Áine O’Connor, Deborah Salvo, Rodrigo Siqueira Reis

“…Studies most frequently measured access to green spaces (n = 20, 45.5%), food environment (n = 7, 15.9%), and walkability (n = 5, 11.4%). …”
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Assessment and Modelling of Walk Trips in Akure, Nigeria by Yinka Benjamin Oluwadiya, Arafat Ayodeji Adeowu, Emmanuel Femi Adebayo, Adekunle Isaac Omole, Musa Odunayo Sabit, Olatunji Akhigbe Akinyeye

“…The paper recommends the need to incorporate non-motorized spaces and walkways into various levels of urban planning and implementation to foster a more walkable environment and encourage active transportation in the city. …”
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Evolution of Microstructure and Microsegregation of Ti-45Al-8Nb Alloy during Directional Solidification by Xiangjun Xu, Rui Hu, Junpin Lin, Jian Guo

“…The primary dendritic arm spacings are 353 μm and 144 μm, respectively, for the two ingots. …”
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Cork and Compost as Mitigators of Soil Compaction from Trampling in Urban Green Areas: Effects on Plant Growth and Soil Functionality by Bianca Rompato, Lucia Mondanelli, Ermes Lo Piccolo, Claudia Cocozza, Giovanni Mastrolonardo, Laura Giagnoni, Gregorio Fantoni, Alessandro Bizzarri, Barbara Mariotti, Leonardo Verdi, Alberto Maltoni, Francesco Ferrini, Giacomo Certini

“…These findings suggested that incorporating organic amendments into urban soils, especially those subjected to frequent trampling, could make them more resistant/resilient to compaction, supporting healthier green spaces and more sustainable urban ecosystems.…”
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Structural bioinformatics for rational drug design by Soroush Mozaffari, Agnethe Moen, Che Yee Ng, Gerry A.F. Nicolaes, Kanin Wichapong

“…Key techniques, including structure- and ligand-based virtual screening, molecular dynamics simulations, and artificial intelligence–driven models are allowing researchers to explore vast chemical spaces, investigate molecular interactions, predict binding affinity, and optimize drug candidates with unprecedented accuracy and efficiency. …”
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Improve Quality Factor by Using DWDM Technology for Long Distances and Different Power Levels by Mariam lazem, Ali Mahdi Hammadi, Ali Al-Askery

“…The DWDM design uses 48 channels, 200 GHz channel spacing, and a bit rate of 40 Gbps for each channel The link length used is 240 and 300 km, using SMF (Single Fiber Mode) and DCF (Dispersion Compensation Amplifier). …”
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Preparation and Properties of OMMT/PU Composites by Chen Yufei, Han Yang, Dai Qiwang, Zhang Xiwang, Qingyu Zhang

“…XRD suggested that OMMT has been completely peeled in the polyurethane matrix and the spacing of layers has increased. SEM and AFM indicated that the OMMT dispersed evenly in the PU matrix and had a good transition with PU matrix, and the interface effects between two phases were strong. …”
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Bionic Nonsmooth Drag Reduction Mathematical Model Construction and Subsoiling Verification by Baoguang Wu, Ruize Zhang, Pengfei Hou, Jin Tong, Deyi Zhou, Haiye Yu, Qiang Zhang, Jinsong Zhang, Yuelin Xin

“…In this study, a bionic nonsmooth drag-reducing surface design method was proposed; a mathematical model was developed to obtain the relationship between the altitude of the nonsmooth drag-reducing surface bulges and the spacing of two bulges, as well as the speed of movement, based on which two subsoiler shovel tips were designed and verified on field experiments. …”
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Effects of Polycarboxylate-Lignosulfonate Superplasticizer on the Engineering Properties and Cementitious Paste Thickness of Pervious Concrete by Ehsan Teymouri, Nurul Noraziemah Mohd Pauzi, Wong Kwong Soon, Mehdi Forouzan, Marjan Salari

“…This system is suitable as pavements in urban areas with light-traffic load, green spaces, and sidewalks to mitigate the anthropization impacts.…”
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Barriers to uptake of harm reduction techniques for GBMSM who use drugs in night-clubs and sex-on-premises venues in London and the Southeast: a mixed-methods, qualitative study by Stephen Naulls, K. Oniti, J. Eccles, J. M. Stone

“…This study explores the role of night-time venues (for example night clubs or sex-on-premises venues) in promoting harm reduction strategies for GBMSM who use drugs, highlighting unique challenges within these spaces. Methods The study used a mixed-methods approach, including an online survey (n = 53) and semi-structured interviews (n = 8). …”
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Numerical Approximations and Fractional Calculus: Extending Boole’s Rule with Riemann–LiouvilleFractional Integral Inequalities by Abdul Mateen, Wali Haider, Asia Shehzadi, Hüseyin Budak, Bandar Bin-Mohsin

“…Future directions for this research include extending the framework to incorporate <i>q</i>-calculus, symmetrized <i>q</i>-calculus, alternative fractional operators, multiplicative calculus, and multidimensional spaces. These extensions would enable a comprehensive exploration of Boole’s formula and its associated error bounds, providing deeper insights into its performance across a broader range of mathematical and computational settings.…”
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Enhancing maize seed resistance to chilling stress through seed germination and surface morphological changes using high voltage electrostatic field by Yao Lu, Yaoyao Li, Qian Peng, Xiangyun Sun, Qinglu Yang, Zhanhua Song, Fuyang Tian, Yinfa Yan, Mochen Liu

“…Optimal HVEF treatment resulted in cell wall expansion, enhanced fiber elasticity, reduced interstitial spaces, and swollen cells, indicating improved hydrophilicity and protease activity. …”
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DEFINING RISK CURVES IN FEASIBILITY ANALYSES OF URBAN REGENERATION PROJECTS WITH MONTE CARLO METHOD by Nicholas Fiorentini, Diego Mariotti, Massimo Rovai

“…Urban regeneration projects offer numerous community benefits, such as improved housing quality and public spaces, but they also carry risks due to uncertainties in key variables for financial analysis, particularly in Discounted Cash Flow Analysis (DCFA). …”
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