Batch Adsorption of Orange II Dye on a New Green Hydrogel—Study on Working Parameters and Process Enhancement by Andrei-Ionuț Simion, Cristina-Gabriela Grigoraș, Lidia Favier

“…The experiments confirmed that the obtained hydrogel can be used acceptably for at least two consecutive cycles, sustaining its effectiveness in water decontamination.…”
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Utilization of spatial technology in making land suitability class map for mango (Mangivera indica L.) plants in south langowan district, Minahasa East Coast by Pakasi Sandra, Rotinsulu Wiske, Todingan Melisa

“…While the criteria for temperature and rooting media are included in the land suitability class S2 (Moderately suitable) and for the criteria for water availability and the level of erosion hazard are generally included in class S3 (Marginally suitable). …”
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Characterization and Optimization of Calcination Process Parameters for Extraction of Aluminum from Ethiopian Kaolinite by Adamu Esubalew Kassa, Nurelegne Tefera Shibeshi, Belachew Zegale Tizazu

“…Three endothermic peaks and one exothermic peak were detected in the thermal analysis of the kaolinite due to water removal, impurities decomposition, dehydroxylation reaction, and phase change from metakaolinite to spinel, respectively. …”
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Modification of Nafion® Membrane via a Sol-Gel Route for Vanadium Redox Flow Energy Storage Battery Applications by Shu-Ling Huang, Hsin-Fu Yu, Yung-Sheng Lin

“…Basic properties including water uptake, contact angle, ion exchange capacity (IEC), vanadium ion permeability, impedance, and conductivity were measured to investigate how they affect the charge-discharge characteristics of a cell. …”
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The <i>Pelvicachromis pulcher</i>: A Local Aquarium Species by A.T. Ibim, G.C. Eziefule

“…Their environmental requirements is 24-260C temperature, acidic to neutral (pH 5.6 – 6.2, and soft water (12 – 22 mg/l – 1CaCO3).They are secretive cave spawners, and exhibit vigorous parental care, but easily breed in captivity. …”
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DESESTABILIZACIÓN DEL SISTEMA NATURAL A PARTIR DE CAMBIOS EN EL USO DEL SUELO: EL CASO DE LOS DESLIZAMIENTOS DE VISTA ALEGRE, PROVINCIA DEL NEUQUÉN by Elsie M. Jurio, María E. Chiementon, Marcos D. Mare

“…The mass wasting processes were triggered by the excessive percolating water supply and currently involve an area of 12 ha. …”
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Study on Drainage of Pavement Layers and Improvement Strategies: Case Study by Hosein Zanjirani Farahani, Atiye Farahani

“…So, the problem of swelling is not observed in these layers. To prevent water permeation into the pavement body, destruction of the bottom layers, and pumping the paving materials, four strategies have been suggested and applied to improve the drainage performance.…”
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Flora i fauna rezerwatu przyrody Jezioro Kiełpińskie i sąsiednich starorzeczy w strefie podmiejskiej Warszawy by Jerzy Romanowski, Paweł Boniecki, Anita Kaliszewicz, Marek Kloss, Izabella Olejniczka

“…Among aquatic plant communities, the community of "water lilies" Nupharo-Nymphaeetum was distinguished as the most valuable. …”
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Enhancement of postharvest performance in Lilium tigrinum Ker Gawl flowers with Salicylic acid: a signalling molecule and a growth regulator by Moonisah Aftab, Haris Yousuf Lone, Wajahat Waseem Tantray, Aijaz A. Wani, Mohmad Arief Zargar, Inayatullah Tahir

“…The results showed that exogenous SA application significantly extended the VL by enhancing relative water uptake, reducing microbial load, and stabilizing various biochemical parameters.SA treatment effectively inhibited lipoxygenase activity, a key enzyme involved in lipid peroxidation, thus mitigating oxidative stress. …”
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Determination of the Phenolic Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Pear Extracts by Mindaugas Liaudanskas, Kristina Zymonė, Jonas Viškelis, Almantas Klevinskas, Valdimaras Janulis

“…HPLC mobile phase consisted of 0.05% (v/v) trifluoroacetic acid in water and 100% (v/v) acetonitrile. The HPLC method was used to identify and confirm the specificity of 8 analytes: chlorogenic acid, rutin, hyperoside, isoquercitrin, isorhamnetin rutinoside, quercitrin, quercitrin malonyl glucoside, and isorhamnetin glucoside. …”
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Chemical and Pharmacological Evaluation of Hulls of Prunus dulcis Nuts by Muhammad Nasimullah Qureshi, Sodik Numonov, Haji Akber Aisa

“…After partitioning the 70% ethanol extract in hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, n-butanol, and water, all the extracts were evaluated for their antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antimicrobial activities. …”
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Nonlinear Simulation and Vulnerability Analysis of Masonry Structures Impacted by Flash Floods by Qi Fang, Shuguang Liu, Guihui Zhong, Hong Zhang, Jiyu Liang, Yiwei Zhen

“…Thirty different scenarios, including two different FE models, three different water depths, and five different flow velocities, were studied. …”
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A Large-Scale Snow Depth Retrieval Method for Alaska Based on Point-Surface Fusion and Random Forest Model by Ningjun Wang, Tiantian Liu

“…Accurate snow depth (SD) monitoring is crucial for understanding climate change and managing water resources. However, due to the sparse distribution of meteorological stations and the limited accuracy of passive microwave remote sensing data, the retrieval accuracy of large-scale snow depth in regions with complex terrain and variable climate conditions has faced significant challenges. …”
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The effect of retained austenite on austenite reversion behavior and corresponding mechanical properties of Ti–Mo precipitation hardening stainless steels by Chih-Yuan Chen, Iting Chiang, Yung-Chang Kang

“…Therefore, via different cooling modes, i.e. water quenching (WQ), air cooling (AC), and furnace cooling (FC), applied after austenitization treatment, different amounts of retained austenite, namely 0.3 % (WQ), 0.5 % (AC), and 1.2 % (FC), were formed in the martensite matrix of Ti–Mo precipitation hardening stainless steels (PHSSs). …”
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Higher Oxygen Content Affects Rabbit Meat’s Quality and Fatty Acid Profile in a Modified Atmosphere by Joanna Składanowska-Baryza, Dominik Kmiecik, Magdalena Rudzińska, Annalisa Vissio, Anna Grygier, Agnieszka Ludwiczak, Marek Stanisz

“…After 7 days of storage, the quality of the meat packed in both systems (MAP and VAC) was satisfactory; however, after 14 and 21 days, there was a noticeable decline in quality, as evidenced by changes in the water percentage and color parameters (L∗, a∗, and b∗). …”
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Techniques for Suppressing Mineral Dust Aerosol from Raw Material Stockpiles and Open Pit Mines: A Review by Hsin-Chieh Kung, Wan-Ching Lin, Bo-Wun Huang, Justus Kavita Mutuku, Guo-Ping Chang-Chien

“…Chemical agents, including organic biopolymers, chemical surfactants, and inorganic, have higher dust suppression efficiency than plain water due to higher hygroscopicity and agglomeration potentials. …”
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Characterization of Extruded Poly(lactic acid)/Pecan Nutshell Biocomposites by C. R. Álvarez-Chávez, D. L. Sánchez-Acosta, J. C. Encinas-Encinas, J. Esquer, P. Quintana-Owen, T. J. Madera-Santana

“…The incorporation of PNSP into the PLA matrix caused a variation in color and density and increased the water absorption. However, some mechanical and thermal parameters of the biocomposites showed a significant decrease. …”
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Hard and soft climate-smart investments in aquaculture in Bangladesh: Conditioning factors and decision space by T.S. Amjath-Babu, Peerzadi Rumana Hossain, Sanzida Akhter Anee, Essam Yassin Mohammed, Timothy J. Krupnik

“…This study investigates the impact of floods, heavy rainfall, tidal surges, high temperatures, droughts, erratic rainfall, and water quality parameters (Dissolved Oxygen, ammonia, pH) on investments in “hard” assets, such as specific fish-farm equipment (aquaculture nets, fish cages, thermometers, irrigation pumps), to enhance climate resilience. …”
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Volatile Organic Compounds, Total Phenolic Content, Color, and Heating Uniformity of Lemon Peel as Affected by Rotational Speed of Turntable During Microwave Drying by Sevilay San, Işıl Barutçu Mazı

“…In this study, the effects of rotational speed of microwave turntable (0, 6.5, 9.5, and 12.5 rpm) on surface temperature distribution of lemon peels during drying and, on some quality attributes (color, water activity, total phenolic content (TPC), and volatile organic compounds) of dried lemon peel powders were investigated. …”
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Design Considerations for Borehole Thermal Energy Storage (BTES): A Review with Emphasis on Convective Heat Transfer by Helge Skarphagen, David Banks, Bjørn S. Frengstad, Harald Gether

“…Borehole thermal energy storage (BTES) exploits the high volumetric heat capacity of rock-forming minerals and pore water to store large quantities of heat (or cold) on a seasonal basis in the geological environment. …”
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