Production and characterization of eco-cement using eggshell powder and water hyacinth ash by Heri Septya Kusuma, Aurelio Muhammad Saleemah Agung, Najla Anira Putri, Muhamad Shifu, Nafisa Illiyanasafa, Bernadeta Ayu Widyaningrum, Andrew Nosakhare Amenaghawon, Handoko Darmokoesoemo

“…The XRF analysis revealed that all samples contained a high CaO content (>70 %) and sufficient SiO2 levels to ensure pozzolanic activity. …”
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β-Tricalcium Phosphate Interferes with the Assessment of Crystallinity in Burned Skeletal Remains by Giampaolo Piga, Ana Amarante, Calil Makhoul, Eugénia Cunha, Assumpció Malgosa, Stefano Enzo, David Gonçalves

“…In addition to bioapatite, the following mineralogical phases were found in the bone: β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) (Ca3(PO4)2), lime (CaO), portlandite (Ca(OH)2), calcite (CaCO3), and buchwaldite (NaCaPO4). …”
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Adsorption and Desorption Characteristics and Purification of Isoflavones from Crude Soybean Extract Using Macroporous Resins by Thi Ngoc Thu Tran, Xuan Vung Bui, Nguyen Thi Truc Loan, Nguyen Huu Thuan Anh, Truong Dang Le, Thi Minh Hanh Truong

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Professional and personal experiences of workplace violence among Italian mental health nurses: A qualitative study by Ilenia Piras, Igor Portoghese, Massimo Tusconi, Federica Minafra, Mariangela Lecca, Giampaolo Piras, Paolo Contu, Maura Galletta

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Impact of Effective Out Sourcing on Procurement Contract Performance: A Case Study of Kisoro District Local Government. by Ndayisenga, Jack

“…A targeted population of 55 respondents was considered for the study. These included 1 CAO, 2 Procurement officers, 2 personnel officers, 2 accounting officers, and 55 clients. …”
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Characterization of the Liquid Fuel Produced from Catalytic Depolymerization of Polymeric Waste Using Batch Reactor by O. L. Rominiyi, M. A. Akintunde, E. I Bello, L. Lajide, O. M. Ikumapayi, O. T. Laseinde and B. A. Adaramola

“…Each component of the waste samples was depolymerized in a batch reactor without the use of a catalyst and with the addition of 10 g of activated carbon (AC) and calcium oxide (CaO) as catalysts. The liquid fuels which were produced between the temperature range of 219 and 232 were blended with standard fuel. …”
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Performance of sulfur/steel slag composite matrix in removing nitrate from surface water with low-carbon content by PENG Xianchun, ZHENG Lili, LU Haoran, WANG Zhefeng, ZHU Zheng, LIANG Wenyan

“…The results showed that steel slag contained abundant alkaline substances such as Ca(OH)2, CaCO3, CaO, MgO, Ca2SiO4, Ca3SiO5, and RO phase. The sulfur/steel slag system had stronger denitrification performance compared to the sulfur/limestone system. …”
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Preliminary characterization and evaluation of local concrete sludges for use as supplementary cementitious materials by Ashfaque Ahmed Jhatial, Iveta Nováková, Eirik Gjerløw, Christian John Engelsen

“…The Rankin Classification of analyzed CS indicates a prevalent hydraulic nature, with most CS exhibiting CaO/SiO2 ratios greater than 2.0, thus suggesting potential for hydraulic applications. …”
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Microwave-intensified esterification of high-free fatty acid feedstock into biodiesel using waste chicken eggshells as a heterogeneous catalyst by Juliati Br Tarigan, Anzelina F. Barus, Nabilah T. Simamora, Ribka S. Tarigan, Sabarmin Perangin-angin, Junedi Ginting, Eko K. Sitepu, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap

“…The catalytic stability of calcined waste chicken eggshells revealed that the weight of CaO was decreased after the first cycle. However, the biodiesel conversion was above 80 % after five times usage.…”
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Research and development of Cordyceps in Taiwan by Ching-Peng Chiu, Tsong-Long Hwang, You Chan, Mohamed El-Shazly, Tung-Ying Wu, I-Wen Lo, Yu-Ming Hsu, Kuei-Hung Lai, Ming-Feng Hou, Shyng-Shiou Yuan, Fang-Rong Chang, Yang-Chang Wu

“…Cordyceps, also called DongChongXiaCao in Chinese, Yartsa Gunbu (Tibetan), means winter worm-summer grass. …”
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Role of Financial Management in Influencing the Performance of Kabale District Local Government. by Ahwera, Ruth

“…A targeted population of 59 respondents was considered for the study. These included the CAO, CFO, accounting Officer, staff of Kabale District Local Government, and customers. …”
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The effect of electroslag remelting on the cleanliness of CrNiMoWMnV ultrahigh-strength steels by Ali M., Porter D., Kömi J., Heikkinen E.P., Eissa M., El Faramawy H., Mattar T.

“…The cleanliness of ultrahigh-strength steels (UHSSs) without and with electroslag remelting (ESR) using a slag with the composition of 70% CaF2, 15% Al2O3, and 15% CaO was studied. Three experimental heats of UHSSs with different chemical compositions were designed, melted in an induction furnace, and refined using ESR. …”
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Periplanta americana extract regulates the Th17/Treg cell balance via Notch1 in ulcerative colitis by Yanqiu Zheng, Yanqiu Zheng, Huibiao Li, Shiyu Qi, Fan Xiao, Jinbin Song, Shiyin Liu, Xinlin Chen, Yanwu Li, Muyuan Chen

“…BackgroundPeriplanta americana extract (PAE), a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) from Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, has been used to treat ulcerative colitis (UC), various types of wounds and ulcers, infantile malnutrition, palpitation, asthma, and so on. …”
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Photosynthetic characteristics of Paris polyphylla var. chinensis in response to different light intensities and soil water contents by Yaling Zhang, Yaling Zhang, Rong Xu, Rong Xu, Rong Xu, Zhaozhao Wang, Juan Zhang, Xinghao Tang, Yu Chen, Xiao-Li Yan, Lu-Ping Qu, Lu-Ping Qu

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GAJARDOITE-(NH4), (NH4)As3+ 4O6Cl2[(Ca0.5□0.5)(H2O)5], A NEW MINERAL FROM THE KHOVU-AKSY DEPOSIT, EASTERN SIBERIA, RUSSIA by A.V. Kasatkin, V.V. Gurzhiy, N.V. Chukanov, A.A. Agakhanov, R. Škoda, D.I. Belakovskiy

“…. %, H2O content calculated by stoichiometry) is as follows: (NH4)2O 3.17, Na2O 0.40, K2O 1.07, CaO 5.28, As2O3 67.25, Cl 12.21, H2O 15.30, O=Cl –2.76, total 101.92. …”
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Nghiên cứu phân lập vi khuẩn nội sinh từ một số giống lan rừng by Huu Tho Nguyen, Thị Bích Phượng Trương, Thị Xuân Tuý Hồ, Thành Phạm, Thị Kim Cúc Nguyễn

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Identifying factors affecting the distribution strategy in the food industry with the attitude of marketing and online sales by solmaz seyedghafouri, Vahid nasehifar, Farid askari

“…The main finding in this study was that the implementation of distribution strategies to adjust government policies was very effective in reaching customers in all corners of the city so that price adjustments and customer purchase decisions are made continuously. Cao et al, (2023) have conducted a study titled strategic analysis of the influence of distribution strategy on product line design with endogenous quality. …”
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Spatial-temporal baseline study of nutrients and trace elements characterization of a large tropical transition system in West Africa by Celso Paulo, João A. Carreiras, Susanne Tanner, Carmen Van-Dúnem dos Santos, Vanessa F. Fonseca, Bernardo Duarte

“…Diogo Cao Bay is a massive transitional system northeast of Angola at the Congo/Zaire River mouth, the second-largest river in the world and the largest river in Africa, making it ideal for urban development. …”
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ĐẶC TRƯNG QUANG ĐIỆN HÓA CỦA TẤM NANO MoS2/TiO2 CHẾ TẠO BẰNG PHƯƠNG PHÁP QUAY PHỦ VÀ THỦY NHIỆT by Nguyễn Tiến Đại, Nguyễn Văn Mạnh, Lâm Văn Năng, Hoàng Trọng Phúc, Lê Văn Công Hậu, Bùi Văn Ban

“…Từ kết quả nghiên cứu này, chúng tôi hướng đến tiềm năng chế tạo hợp chất lai giữa tấm nano MoS2 với các vật liệu màng mỏng xúc tác truyền thống như ô xít kim loại chuyển tiếp bằng phương pháp thủy nhiệt, nhằm ứng dụng trong các linh kiện quang điện-điện tử hiệu năng cao. …”
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Implantable Multifunctional Micro‐Oxygen Reservoir System for Promoting Vascular‐Osteogenesis via Remodeling Regenerative Microenvironment by Min Rui, Jiannan Mao, Hongshuai Wu, Yujian Hui, Hao Shen, Yilin Yang, Tao Ma, Kewei Ren, Juan Wang, Wenguo Cui, Qin Shi, Huilin Yang

“…Therefore, to explore a strategy and its intrinsic mechanism for supplying oxygen locally and remodeling the regenerative microenvironment, an innovative oxygenating hydrogel microsphere system with sustained oxygenation and antioxidant properties is introduced by loading CaO2@SiO2@PDA (CSP) nanoparticles. Specifically, the CSP nanoparticles exhibited broad‐spectrum free radicals scavenging ability, along with prolonged controlled‐release of oxygen once integrated into the gelatin methacrylate anhydride (GelMA) microspheres (CSP‐GM). …”
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