Sustainable solid soap production using recycled cooking oil with ecoenzyme and lemongrass extract by Zona Octarya, Elvi Yenti, Lisa Utami, Yusbarina

“…Ecoenzyme was produced by fermenting organic kitchen waste, sugar, and water for three months, while lemongrass extract was prepared by blending and filtering lemongrass stalks. …”
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Antioxidant radical scavenging capacity and total carotenoid content of narrow-clawed crayfish (Pontastacus leptodactylus, Eschscholtz, 1823) in Atikhisar Reservoir (Çanakkale, Tür... by Acarlı Sefa, Kızılkaya Bayram, Vural Pervin, Berber Selçuk, Kale Semih, Acarlı Deniz

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Predicted distribution of curl-leaf mountain mahogany (Cercocarpus ledifolius) in the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. by Robert E Kissell, Michael T Tercek, David P Thoma, Kristin L Legg

“…We modeled the probability of curl-leaf mountain mahogany occurrence across its distribution using water balance data to spatially and temporally assess the vulnerability of a population at a local scale. …”
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Load Deflection Analysis of Beam-Column using Total Potential Energy (TPE) Principle by Manar A. Al-Fadul, Haider H. Darwash, Furat Y. Al-Ghalibi

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Improvement of Surface Properties of Inconel718 by HVOF Coating with WC-Metal Powder and by Laser Heat Treatment of the Coating by Hui Gon Chun, Tong Yul Cho, Jae Hong Yoon, Gun Hwan Lee

“…Corrosion resistance due to coating in sea water was improved by LH. HVOF coating of WC-metal powder on a metal surface and a LH of the coating were highly recommended for the improvement of In718 surface properties, the friction behavior, and wear resistance.…”
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Influence of Base Rock Deterioration on Tunnel Bottom Structure Damage under Train Excitation by Zi-Qiang Li, Wei-Wei Huang, Zheng Li, Jian-Wen Feng, Hang Zhang, Qi Li

“…In the ground of the preliminary study of the Taihangshan Mountain Tunnel, it was observed that under water-rich conditions, the long rolling of heavy-haul trains would deteriorate the surrounding rock, thereby causing damage to the bottom structure. …”
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Performance Assessment of a Floating Photovoltaic Powerplant in Iran: A Case Study on Amir Kabir Dam, Karaj by Maryam Karami, Mojtaba Azhdari Khameneh

“…The designed floating PVPP saves 488 m2 of land and a total of about 260,000 m3 of water is directly and indirectly saved. This floating PVPP can prevent the emission of 22768 kg/year of carbon dioxide, 99 kg/year of sulfur dioxide, and 48 kg/year of nitrogen oxide.…”
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Seismic Sequence Effects on Buried Pipelines Crossing Nonuniform Sites with Ground Settlement by Dynamic Centrifuge Test by Hongtao Zhang, Yufei Zhao, Mingxu Gao

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Development of Skeletal Ossification in Climbing Perch (Anabas testudineus) from Juvenile to Adulthood by Tri Wahyu Pangestiningsih, Woro Danur Wendo, Dwi Liliek Kusindarta

“…The climbing perch (Anabas testudineus) is a freshwater fish that can withstand highly unfavorable environments and stay out of the water for extended periods. Its anatomical characteristics showed terrestrial adaptation and terrestrial locomotion properties enable the use of climbing perch as an animal model. …”
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Comparative use of different AI methods for the prediction of concrete compressive strength by Mouhamadou Amar

“…However, this process is time-consuming, and the mechanical properties, such as strength, can vary due to factors like cement type, water content, aggregates, and curing time. Additionally, analytical mathematical models are often used to estimate concrete characteristics. …”
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A Hybrid Random Forest and Least Squares Support Vector Machine Model Based on Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm for Slope Stability Prediction: A Case Study in Sichuan–Tibet H... by Tao Shu, Wei Tao, Haotian Lu, Hao Li, Jingxuan Cao

“…The most influential factors affecting slope stability are precipitation and gravity, and the slope type and pore water ratio are identified as the least significant factors in this paper. …”
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Amur Softshell Turtle (<i>Pelodiscus maackii</i>) Population Size, Structure, and Spatial Distribution by Xiaochen Hou, Haitao Shi

“…The ASTs distribution inferred from trapping successes was considerably different among sections, with most turtles (91%) captured at the vegetated shoreline and in water channel 2. This research offers essential baseline data to support future assessments of ASTs population on a larger scale and to inform the development of conservation strategies.…”
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Climate change mitigation through biodiversity conservation of wild nutmeg (Myristica spp.) and its habitat (case study in Halmahera Forest, North Maluku) by Mandea Abdul Rahmat, Nandariyah, Yuniastuti Endang, Parjanto, Melati Rima

“…The role of the wild nutmeg plant environment is that its canopy can absorb CO2 from the air, and its roots effectively store water and prevent erosion so that it can mitigate climate change. …”
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Domestication may affect spawning performance of F1 pikeperch (Sander lucioperca) during consecutive captive reproduction by Bahram Falahatkar, Iraj Efatpanah, Eshagh Rasouli Kargar, Mehdi Rahmati, Pascal Fontaine

“…Histological observations revealed that the fish were in the peripheral nucleoli stage at 20-month old and ready to spawn at 2-year-old (129.3 ± 12.9 g) with an increase in water temperature. They were injected with 200 IU of human chorionic gonadotropin per kilogram of body weight and put in to the rectangular concrete tanks with an artificial bed for each pair to spawn. …”
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A Simple Solution for Estimating the Smear Effect Permeability Ratio Using Finite Element Method by Rufaizal Che Mamat, Azuin Ramli, Sri Atmaja P. Rosyidi

“…The study revealed that PVDs installation in the soft soil beneath the embankment increased the settlement rate and improved pore water pressure dissipation. Accurate prediction requires the estimation of the equivalent horizontal permeability using appropriate values of the smear effect permeability ratio. …”
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Breeding Sites of Aedes aegypti: Potential Dengue Vectors in Dire Dawa, East Ethiopia by Dejene Getachew, Habte Tekie, Teshome Gebre-Michael, Meshesha Balkew, Akalu Mesfin

“…Entomological survey was carried out from May-June to September-October 2014 to investigate the presence of dengue vectors in discarded tires and artificial water containers in houses and peridomestic areas. …”
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Deep eutectic solvent extraction and biological activity of polysaccharides from Tenebrio molitor by Shengru Yang, Xu Li, Qiaoli Li

“…The optimal extraction parameters were a DES molar ratio of 1:2.1, a water content of 27 %, an extraction temperature of 70 °C, and an extraction time of 44 min, resulting in polysaccharides yield of 18.62 %. …”
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A Rational Model for Agroecology as a Science by Luis Fernando Gómez-Echeverri, Leonardo Alberto Ríos-Osorio, María Luisa Eschenhagen-Durán

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Pengaruh lama perendaman dalam larutan kapur dan asam sitrat pada pembuatan gelatin untuk marshmallow dari tulang ikan tenggiri (Scomberomorus commersoni) by Yazid Ismi Intara, Deddy Muladi Togatorop, Bosman Sidebang Sidebang

“…The test results for the water content of gelatin from mackerel bone waste were 6-16.33%, the ash content was 0.34-0.56%, and the ranged from 1.16-3.8%. …”
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A novel approach for automated rhinoceros beetle control in oil palm replanting: pineapple peel-derived pheromone trap by Lailatul Munawaroh, Shabri Putra Wirman, Neneng Fitrya, Romi Fadli Syahputra, Novia Gesriantuti

“…The fluid density of the sample closely resembles that of water (1 g/cm³). Spray distribution results indicate particle sizes (60-112 μm) larger than airborne aerosols (0.001-50 μm). …”
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