Long-term consequences of the Chornobyl disaster for aquatic ecosystems: A retrospective analysis and prognosis by R. Makhinko

“…The retrospective analysis covered historical data from 1986; field studies included sampling of water, sediments, and biota; laboratory experiments focused on studying the effects of radiation on aquatic organisms; mathematical modelling allowed predicting long-term trends. …”
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A comparison of different cryoprotectant solutions and thawing methods for cryo­preservation of embryos of mice and rats by T. N. Igonina, E. Yu. Brusentsev, I. N. Rozhkova, V. A. Naprimerov, S. Ya. Amstislavsky

“…With these mice, two thawing methods were compared: rapid (water bath, 10 s, 37 °С) and slow (40 s, room temperature; 40 s, 30 °С). …”
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Antibiotic Resistance of Escherichia coli Serotypes from Cochin Estuary by Divya P. Sukumaran, Srinivasan Durairaj, Mohamed Hatha Abdulla

“…E. coli strains were isolated during the period January 2010–December 2011 from five different stations set at Cochin estuary. Water samples from five different stations in Cochin estuary were collected on a monthly basis for a period of two years. …”
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Phenolics, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Immature and Mature Blumea balsamifera Leaf Extracts Eluted with Different Solvents by Sirinapha Jirakitticharoen, Wudtichai Wisuitiprot, Pongphen Jitareerat, Chalermchai Wongs-Aree

“…The dried leaves were macerated in 50% ethanol, 95% ethanol, hexane, or decocted in water. Bioactive substances were analyzed by UV spectrophotometry and HPLC. …”
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Adhesive Property and Road Performance Evaluation of Asphalt Overlay Pavement with Geotextile Interlayer by Haiwei Zhang, Bowei Sun, Yongxiang Li, Yanli Li

“…The geotextile interlayer adhesion performance is less affected by temperature and more affected by water immersion. Compared with the common asphalt overlay types, the asphalt overlay with geotextile interlayer using SBS-modified asphalt shows better overall performance.…”
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Phytotoxicity of exotic species on the physiological potential of crambe seeds (Crambe abyssinica Hochs) by Silvana Fraga Silva, Halina Stéffany Lopes Costa, Jesimiel Silva Viana, Sebastião Medeiros Filho

“…Juss (Nim) and Cryptostegia madagascariensis Bojer ex Decne (viuvinha) at 20% (200 g of dried leaves per liter of distilled water) placed in B.O.D at 25 ° C for 24 h. Petri dishes, lined with germitest paper sheets, were moistened with aqueous extracts at 2,5 times de paper weight. …”
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An overview of the use of photocatalysis in the environmental control of textile effluent by Masiren Emyra Ezzaty, Ong Huei Ruey, Khan Md Maksudur Rahmad

“…This tactic aids in achieving the main objectives of preserving the integrity of water resources and lessening the negative environmental effects of waste from the textile sector.…”
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Characteristics of the Bacterial Community in Alpine Meadows in Response to Altitude and Aspect in the Qilian Mountains, Northwest China by Qiang Li, Ying Zhang, Xiaoni Liu, Fan Yang

“…Furthermore, we found that soil water content and Urease were the main factors influencing bacterial community composition. …”
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Unveiling the amplified oxidase-mimetic activity of MnCoO nanosheets for the ultra-sensitive determination of the long-acting beta-adrenoceptor agonist indacaterol by Amal A. El-Masry, Heba Elmansi, Nahed El-Enany

“…These nanosheets demonstrated oxidase-imitating activity, enabling the change of (3,3′,5,5′-Tetramethylbenzidine ) TMB into blue-colored oxidized TMB without the need for water. Yet, the presence of indacaterol impeded this action, leading to the transformation of oxidized TMB back to colorless TMB and a subsequent reduction in blue color intensity is observed. …”
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Promotion of tourist potentials, traffic and investments as the basis of the economic development of Vranjska Banja by Novović Milan, Lukić Aleksandar, Ostojić Bojana, Pećić Milutin

“…One such area is Vranjska Banja in the southeast of Serbia, where the warmest hyperthermal water in the world springs. Apart from therapeutical waters, this tourist spot has preserved tourist values that qualify it to become an ecological oasis in this part of Serbia. …”
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Fe3O4/Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite: Synthesis and Its Application for Toxic Metal Ion Removal by Nguyen Thi Vuong Hoan, Nguyen Thi Anh Thu, Hoang Van Duc, Nguyen Duc Cuong, Dinh Quang Khieu, Vien Vo

“…Fe3O4/rGO exhibits excellent heavy metal ions adsorption indicating that it is a potential adsorbent for water sources contaminated by heavy metals.…”
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Mapping Groundwater Vulnerability in Arid Regions: A Comparative Risk Assessment Using Modified DRASTIC Models, Land Use, and Climate Change Factors by Simone A. Williams, Sharon B. Megdal, Adriana A. Zuniga-Teran, David M. Quanrud, Gary Christopherson

“…This framework offers actionable strategies for improving groundwater protection and sustainable management in arid and semi-arid regions facing water security challenges.…”
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River God Propaganda in a Septimius Severus Statue from Perge by Ahmet ÇELİK

“…However, with this extremely unique beard in the statue belonging to Fountain F2, Septi­mius Severus resembles a river god, and therefore, it may have been propagandised that he was a river god who brought water to the city or someone who resembled a river god.…”
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Effect of Glycine on Lead Mobilization, Lead-Induced Oxidative Stress, and Hepatic Toxicity in Rats by Yolanda Alcaraz-Contreras, Lourdes Garza-Ocañas, Katya Carcaño-Díaz, Xóchitl Sofía Ramírez-Gómez

“…Male Wistar rats were exposed to 3 g/L lead acetate in drinking water for 5 weeks and treated thereafter with glycine (100 and 500 mg/kg, orally) once daily for 5 days or glycine (1000 mg/kg, orally) once daily for 28 days. …”
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Modeling of Corrosion Rate and Resistivity of Steel Reinforcement of Calcium Aluminate Cement Mortar by Cristina Argiz, Miguel Ángel Sanjuán, Pedro Castro Borges, Emiliano Álvarez

“…The aim of this paper is to model the corrosion rate and resistivity of the steel reinforcement of calcium aluminate cement mortar with regard to environmental factors (temperature and chloride content) and mortar quality (water/cement ratio).…”
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Numerical Investigation of Multistage Fractured Horizontal Wells considering Multiphase Flow and Geomechanical Effects by Jun Li, Yuetian Liu, Kecong Ma

“…In this study, a three-dimensional fluid–gas–solid coupling reservoir model is proposed, and the governing equations which involve the early injection water phenomenon and stress-sensitive characteristics of shale gas reservoirs are established. …”
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Guía para Cultivar Vegetales en la Florida by Sydney Park Brown, Danielle Treadwell, J. M. Stephens, Susan Webb, Francisco Rivera

“…This guide provides vegetable gardening recommendations for home and community gardeners, including planting dates, variety selection, water and nutrient management, pest management, and harvesting. …”
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Protective Effect of Commercial Grade Vitamin C against Alcohol-induced Testicular Damage in Male Wistar Rats by Taiwo Emmanuel George, Peter Okhemukhokho Okhiai, Ifabunmi Oduyemi Osonuga, Olusoji Adebusoye Oyesola

“…The control group received only food and water, test group B received alcohol only, test group C to E received different doses of Vitamin C, test group F to G received different doses of Vitamin C and alcohol. …”
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Relation on phitoplankton community with Litopenaeus vannamei productivity in biocrete pond by T. Budiardi, I. Widyaya, D. Wahjuningrum

“… ABSTRACT Management of phytoplankton is generally conducted by controlling the concentration of organic matter, fertilization and water exchange.  Organic materials are from uneaten feed and excretion of shrimp.  …”
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Efficiency Analysis of the 946–P-1–B Centrifugal Pump in PT Installation and Shipment Area. Pertamina Refinery Unit II Production Sungai Pakning by Ridwan Abdurrahman, Rizki Fitriadi Romadhani

“…Centrifugal pump applications include use in the chemical industry, water treatment, agriculture, firefighting, and more. …”
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