Tributyl phosphate modified biochar activated PMS for degradation of bisphenol A by FU Xiangyu, LI Yafeng, LIU Yihan, CUI Keqing, WANG Lingping

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Impact of climate and human-induced fire on the Dongyuan Lake, Southern Taiwan during the last 1850 cal years BP by Abdur Rahman, Liang-Chi Wang, Neng-Ti Yu, Jiun-Yee Yen

“…Wetter periods continued, but the appearance of diatoms indicated shallow water levels during 750–500 cal years BP and from 350 cal years BP to the present. …”
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Recyclable Xanthan/TiO2 Composite Cryogels towards the Photodegradation of Cr(VI) Ions and Methylene Blue Dye by Paulo V. O. Toledo, Leandro R. Marques, Denise F. S. Petri

“…XG/TiO2 10% cryogels presented SD of (61±2) gwater/gcryogel, long-term stability in water, and outstanding photocatalytic properties in the presence of Cr(VI) ions and methylene blue (MB). …”
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Evaluation of the Effects of Astragalus membranaceus on the Pharmacokinetics of Pemetrexed Disodium and Gemcitabine in Rats by a Simple High-Performance Liquid Chromatography/UV Me... by Zixuan Chu, Zhiyuan Wang, Teng Liu, Shan Xiong, Bin Liu

“…Chromatographic separation was achieved on a C18 column using a gradient mode containing water (containing 20 mM NaH2PO4 and 0.1% FA) and methanol at a flow rate of 0.8 mL/min. …”
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Optimization Studies on the Extraction of Flavone Di-C-glycosides from Premna fulva Craib by Deep Eutectic Solvents by Yueyuan Chen, Jiaoyang Dang, Xiaojie Yan, Fenglai Lu, Dianpeng Li

“…Subsequently, the extraction parameters for ultrasonic-assisted extraction (liquid-solid ratio, water content (%) in the selected DES, and extraction time) were optimized using response surface methodology. …”
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Comprehensive benefits evaluation of low impact development using scenario analysis and fuzzy decision approach by Ting Ni, Xiaohong Zhang, Peng Leng, Mark Pelling, Jiuping Xu

“…The proposed methodology integrates quantitative environmental and economic indicators with qualitative social benefit indicators, combining the use of the Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) and ArcGIS for scenario-based analysis, and the use of hesitant fuzzy language sets and Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) for decision-making. …”
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Dramatic improvement in strength–ductility balance of dual-phase steels by optimizing features of ferrite phase by Kohei Ogatsu, Toshio Ogawa, Ta-Te Chen, Fei Sun, Yoshitaka Adachi

“…These specimens were cold-rolled, annealed, and then water-cooled. For the specimens without Nb, the recrystallized ferrite grains in specimen M were finer and more equiaxed than those in specimen P. …”
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Utilization of cattle manure and potassium fertilizer on soil potassium availability and yield of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) in rainfed rice by Nourma Al Viandari, Elisabeth Srihayu Harsanti, Edi Supraptomo, Anicetus Wihardjaka

“…Furthermore, applying CCM and cultivating cowpeas in rainfed rice fields during the dry season, with water as a limiting factor, is an appropriate option to enlarge the plant yield.…”
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Carbon Nanofiber-Reinforced Carbon Black Support for Enhancing the Durability of Catalysts Used in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Against Carbon Corrosion by Minki Sung, Hyeonseok Yi, Jimin Han, Jong Beom Lee, Seong-Ho Yoon, Joo-Il Park

“…The improved performance of the MEAs with the hybrid carbon support is attributed to the ability of the CNF to act as a structural backbone, facilitate water removal, and provide abundant edge plane sites for anchoring the platinum catalyst, which promoted the oxygen reduction reaction and improved catalyst utilization. …”
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Optimal Nozzle Structure for an Abrasive Gas Jet for Rock Breakage by Yong Liu, Juan Zhang, Tao Zhang, Huidong Zhang

“…They have potential uses in coal-bed methane exploration and drilling because of their one-of-a-kind nonliquid jet drilling, which avoids water invasion and borehole collapse. Improving the efficiency of rock breakage using abrasive gas jets is an essential precondition for future coal-bed methane exploration. …”
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Diversity, Abundance, and Habitat Association of Medium and Large-Sized Mammals in Tiski Waterfall, Awi Zone, Ethiopia by Binega Derebe, Yonas Derebe, Melkamu Kassaye

“…The habitats were populated by large and medium animal species that favor dense forest and shrubland habitats near water sources. During the research, three different habitat categories were evaluated (dense forest, shrubland, and cliff sites). …”
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Determination of 8 Endogenous Alkaloid Components in Boletus Using Ultrahigh-Performance Liquid Chromatography Combined with Quadrupole-Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry by Junmei Ma, Qiang Li, Sufang Fan, Liangna He, Lei Sun, Di Wen, Hongwen Zhai, Yan Zhang

“…Boletus samples were extracted by 50% (V/V) methanol-water solution, then separated by CORTECS UPLC HILIC column using a binary solvent system by gradient elution. …”
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Deformation characteristics and fluid-solid coupled analysis of a super-deep circular foundation pit in soft soils by Xin MA, Dean SUN, Shujia LIU

“…The fluid-solid coupling analysis can predict the deformation of the soil and the retaining structure effectively because it considers the process that water is gradually discharged from the pore with time, and then the excess pore pressure is gradually dissipated with the change of the volume of the soil. …”
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Application of Eudragit RS 30D as a Potential Drug Release Retardant of Acetaminophen and Caffeine for Prolonged Duration of Comfort by Lailoona Jaweed, Huma Dilshad, Ghulam Sarwar

“…Hydrophobic polymers have a great application in pharmaceutical sciences as they retard the release of water-soluble drugs and give prolonged effect. Eudragit RS 30D was used to prepare 3 formulations (EF1, EF2, and EF3) containing varying concentrations of polymer, through the wet granulation method. …”
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La datation des aqueducs de Lyon : nouvelles données et contribution de l’analyse statistique bayésienne by Christine Oberlin, Jean-Claude Lefèvre

“…In this note, we present the results of the application of Bayesian analysis to the chronology of the Lyon aqueducts.Four aqueducts were built to supply water to the ancient city of Lyon/Lugdunum. For a long time, there was uncertainty over the dating of these aqueducts because of a lack of documentation. …”
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Current Status and Global Research Trend Patterns of Insect Meal in Aquaculture From Scientometric Perspective: (2013–2022) by Raghuvaran N., Tincy Varghese, Prasanta Jana, Angela Brighty R. J., Muthiah Sethupathy A., Sudarshan S., Yahya Bin Abdullah Alrashdi, Adel Ehab Ibrahim, Sami El Deeb

“…Insects are abundant, nutritious, and environmentally friendly, as they can be reared on organic waste, minimizing the need for land, water, and energy. This research aims at obtaining a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the current status and research trend patterns in this research field. …”
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Effects of Summer Rainfall on the Soil Thermal Properties and Surface Energy Balances in the Badain Jaran Desert by Jiangang Li, Ali Mamtimin, Zhaoguo Li, Cailian Jiang, Minzhong Wang

“…Short-term precipitation had a greater influence than systematic precipitation on the soil temperature (ST) and soil volumetric water content (VWC). After rainfall, the VWC rapidly increased, showing a decreasing growth rate trend with depth and time in all layers; the soil temperature change rate (TCR) exhibited the opposite tendency. …”
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Fish Gut Metabarcoding Detects Diets and Parasites Simultaneously by Dilli Prasad Rijal, Per Arneberg, Tanja Hanebrekke, Torild Johansen, Daniela Sint, Michael Traugott, Mette Skern‐Mauritzen, Jon‐Ivar Westgaard

“…We used 12S and COI markers to analyze the stomach and intestine contents of uncleaned, water‐cleaned, and bleach‐cleaned fish samples to also trace how external contamination affects diet analysis of fishes. …”
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Polydatin ameliorates early brain injury after subarachnoid hemorrhage through up-regulating SIRT1 to suppress endoplasmic reticulum stress by Yuwei Han, Guangzhi Hao, Song Han, Tingzhun Zhu, Yushu Dong, Ligang Chen, Xinyu Yang, Xiaoming Li, Hai Jin, Guobiao Liang

“…Neurological functions were assessed using neurological scoring, Grip test, and Morris water maze. Brain edema and Evans blue extravasation were measured to evaluate blood-brain barrier permeability. …”
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Assessment of post-harvest fish losses at the fishers’ level in Lake Tana, Ethiopia by Solomon Birie, Minwyelet Mingist, Mulugeta Kibret

“…The findings of this study revealed that post-harvest fish loss was not as severe as compared to other water bodies in Ethiopia. This is a good trend showing proper resource utilization to ensure food security, where other fishers from different parts of the country can learn from. …”
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