Parameter Optimization Study of Gas Hydrate Reservoir Development Based on a Surrogate Model Assisted Particle Swarm Algorithm by Le Zhang, Xin Huang, Jiayuan He, Xueqi Cen, Yongge Liu

“…Finally, the key operation parameters of a gas hydrate reservoir by depressurization−to−hot−water−flooding method were optimized with the new method. …”
Get full text

Exploring the impact of pesticide exposure on physiological and metabolic dynamics in olive trees infested by key bioagressors by Yamna OUGUAS, Abdelaziz Bouizgaren

“…While pesticides are commonly used to control these pests, they pose limitations such as soil, water, and air contamination, raising environmental concerns. …”
Get full text

Analyzing Design Considerations for Disassembly of Spent Nuclear Fuel during Head-End Process of Pyroprocessing by Young-Hwan Kim, Yung-Zun Cho

“…We have developed a practical-scale dry disassembling process to dismantle PWR (Pressurized Water Reactor) spent nuclear fuel assembly in the order of several tens of kilograms of heavy metal/batch to supply rod-cuts (cladding tube and UO2 pellets) for mechanical decladding process. …”
Get full text

Research on Mechanical Model of Canal Lining Plates under the Effect of Frost Heaving Force by Yantao Liang, Fuping Zhang, Mingming Jing, Pengfei He

“…The research results can provide scientific reference for the design and operation and maintenance of water transmission canal lining in cold areas.…”
Get full text

Comparison of the Ability of Two Brands of CBCT with That of SEM to Detect the Marginal Leakage of Class V Composite Resin Restorations by Mitra Karbasi Kheir, Leili Khayam

“…They were then taken out and rinsed with distilled water. Next, they were put in a developing solution. …”
Get full text

Research on Loss Characteristics Based on the Vibration Law of Granular Assembly by Shengwu Zhang, Wei Xu, Chiming Wang, Yuanran Qiu, Yuanchao Zhang, Yanan Li, Yingjie Zhang

Get full text

Effect of grape seed extract on β -catenin gene expression and hyperglycemia in rats induced by streptozotocin by Elif Gulbahce-Mutlu, Emine Arslan, Hilal Arikoglu

“…Body weights of the rats were recorded weekly during the experiment. The water-soluble extracts were administered by gavage for four weeks and liver, pancreas and blood samples taken from animals at the end of treatment were used in the study.…”
Get full text

Displacement Calculation Method on Front Wall of Covered Sheet-Pile Wharf by Wen-xue Gong, Li-yan Wang, Jinsong Li, Bing-hui Wang

“…Covered sheet-pile wharves are widely used in port engineering, water conservancy, and civil engineering. This paper is based on the theory of earth pressure and the soil arching effect. …”
Get full text

Pengaruh Pemberian Minuman Vitamin C dengan VO2 Max, Pemulihan Denyut Nadi, dan Masa Pemulihan by Fandy Ong Jaya, Eka Roina Megawati

“…The subjects were divided into two groups, the vitamin C group, which had vitamin C drinks prior to the step test and the control group only had plain water. Results: There was no significant difference in VO2max, Heart Rate Recovery (HRR) 1 minute, HRR 2 minute, and recovery time before and after consuming vitamin C between groups with p value = 0.090, 0.181, 0.211, and 0.95, respectively (p > 0.05). …”
Get full text

Proposed Relationships Between Climate, Biological Soil Crusts, Human Health, and in Arid Ecosystems by Marieke L. Ramsey, Daniel R. Kollath, Anita J. Antoninka, Bridget M. Barker

“…Climatic stressors and anthropogenic disturbances reduce the cover, abundance, and functions of these communities leading to an increase of aeolian dust, invasive plant establishment, reduction of water retention in the environment, and overall poor soil condition. …”
Get full text

Strength Theory Model of Unsaturated Soils with Suction Stress Concept by Pan Chen, Changfu Wei, Jie Liu, Tiantian Ma

“…The model is able to predict conveniently the strength changes of unsaturated soils undergoing repeated changes of water content. Suction stress is adopted in the new model in order to get the sound form of effective stress for unsaturated soils. …”
Get full text

The Effects of Mother-Plant Irrigation Schedule on the Quality Of Tomato (<i>Lycopersicum esculentum</i>) Seed by H Ibrahim, AS Gudugi, JA Oladiran, AJ Odofiin, MKA Adeboye, GO Oyetunde

“…Fruits were harvested when fully ripe and the seed/juice mixture (pulp) was removed immediately and left to ferment for four days after which the seeds were washed under running tap water and dried at room temperature. Seeds of the two cultivars were spread in open plastic Petri dishes and stored in a growth chamber at 30oC and about 70% relative humidity to accelerate ageing for 16 weeks. …”
Get full text

Level of Heavy Metals and Potential Ecological Risks in Irrigated Horticultural Farms in the Vicinity of Lake Ziway, Central Ethiopian Rift Valley Region by GirmaTilahun Yimer

“…An inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer (ICP-OES) was used to measure the concentrations of nine heavy metals (As, Cd, Co, Cu, Cr, Ni, Pb, Hg, and Zn) in a total of 30 composite soil and irrigation water samples, each consisting of a mix of six subsamples. …”
Get full text

Green synthesis of CuO nanoparticles: A promising material for photocatalysis and electrochemical sensor by H.N. Jayasimha, K.G. Chandrappa, P.F. Sanaulla, V.G. Dileepkumar

“…The CuO nanoparticles have demonstrated high efficiency in photocatalytic applications, effectively degrading AR88 dye under UV irradiation, making them a viable solution for eco-friendly water purification. Additionally, when incorporated into an electrochemical sensor, these CuO nanoparticles have improved sensitivity and selectivity in detecting ciprofloxacin in aqueous solutions with high accuracy and precision. …”
Get full text

Gross Anatomical Studies on the Hind Limb of the West African Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis peralta) by Kenechukwu T. Onwuama, Sulaiman O. Salami, Esther S. Kigir, Alhaji Z. Jaji

“…Two (2) adults obtained as carcasses at different times after postmortem examination were prepared to extract the bones via cold water maceration for use in the study. The appearance of the ossa coxarum and its features presented similarities to that of the horse. …”
Get full text

The Effects of Mother-Plant Irrigation Schedule on the Quality Of Tomato (<i>Lycopersicum esculentum</i>) Seed by H Ibrahim, AS Gudugi, JA Oladiran, AJ Odofiin, MKA Adeboye, GO Oyetunde

“…Fruits were harvested when fully ripe and the seed/juice mixture (pulp) was removed immediately and left to ferment for four days after which the seeds were washed under running tap water and dried at room temperature. Seeds of the two cultivars were spread in open plastic Petri dishes and stored in a growth chamber at 30oC and about 70% relative humidity to accelerate ageing for 16 weeks. …”
Get full text

Snap Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Response to Deficit Irrigation and Nitrogen Fertilizer and Relationships between Yield, Yield Component, and Protein Content by Melaku Fisseha Teferi, Bizuayehu Tesfaye, Abraham Woldemichael, Adugna Debella

Get full text

Characterization and Suitability Assessment of Ameskroud Clay Deposits for Ceramic Applications by Aicha Idoum, Rachid Tiskatine, Soumia Mounir, Lahcen Bammou, Ahmed Aharoune

“…At 1100°C, the clay specimens exhibit reduced water absorption rates (ranging from 9.88% to 17.1%) and enhanced mechanical performance, with compressive strengths ranging from 22.33 MPa to 36.07 MPa, attributable to the sintering process. …”
Get full text

Effect of Quantity of Low–Methoxyl Pectin on Physical Properties of Freeze–Dried Strawberry Jellies by Ciurzyńska Agnieszka, Lenart Andrzej, Karwosińska Joanna

“…It is also characterised by high porosity and the parameters of the colour most similar to the raw material and low water content and activity.…”
Get full text

Cerium(III)-Selective Membrane Electrode Based on Dibenzo-24-crown-8 as a Neutral Carrier by Susheel K. Mittal, S. K. Ashok Kumar, Harish K. Sharma

“…The proposed sensor was investigated in partially non-aqueous media using acetone, methanol and DMSO mixtures with water. The electrode was further used as an indicator electrode for the potentiometric titration of Ce(III) solution against oxalic acid solution.…”
Get full text