Costo de oportunidad del manejo forestal en bosque natural en el Área de Conservación Arenal-Huetar Norte, Costa Rica by Christian Zúñiga-Méndez, Sebastián Ugalde Alfaro, Víctor Meza Picado, Jhonny Méndez Gamboa

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Emissions and Chemical Components of PM2.5 from Simulated Cooking Conditions Using Traditional Cookstoves and Fuels under a Dilution Tunnel System by Colleen Marciel F. Rosales, Jinsang Jung, Mylene G. Cayetano

“…The abundance of the water-soluble organic carbon (WSOC) in all of the samples, except those from the MKP, depended on the surface area—and thus the facet—of the fuel. …”
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Cerebrospinal Fluid BACE1 Activity and Brain Amyloid Load in Alzheimer's Disease by Timo Grimmer, Panagiotis Alexopoulos, Amalia Tsolakidou, Liang-Hao Guo, Gjermund Henriksen, Behrooz H. Yousefi, Hans Förstl, Christian Sorg, Alexander Kurz, Alexander Drzezga, Robert Perneczky

“…We explored associations between CSF BACE1 activity and fibrillar amyloid pathology as measured by carbon-11-labelled Pittsburgh Compound B positron emission tomography ([11C]PIB PET). [11C]PIB and CSF studies were performed in 31 patients with AD. …”
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Cardiorespiratory dynamics in the brain: Review on the significance of cardiovascular and respiratory correlates in functional MRI signal by Mahathi Kandimalla, Seokbeen Lim, Jay Thakkar, Sannidhi Dewan, Daehun Kang, Myung-Ho In, Hang Joon Jo, Dong Pyo Jang, Zuzana Nedelska, Maria I. Lapid, Yunhong Shu, Cheon-Pyung, Petrice M. Cogswell, Val J. Lowe, Jeyeon Lee, Hoon-Ki Min

“…In this review, we explore the role of cardiorespiratory dynamics—such as heart rate variability (HRV), respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA), and changes in blood flow, oxygenation, and carbon dioxide levels—embedded within fMRI signals. …”
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Transferability of bioprocessing modes for recombinant protease production: from fed-batch to continuous cultivation with Bacillus licheniformis by Stefan Kittler, Fabian Müller, Mohamed Elshazly, Georg Benjamin Wandrey, Tobias Klein, Andreas Daub, Oliver Spadiut, Julian Kopp

“…The switch towards continuous cultivation methods promises reduced carbon footprints and improved equipment efficiency. …”
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Study of thermal performance of a solar collector-based hydraulic system by A. A. Gladenko, A. V. Zinovyeva, V. I. Karagusov

“…Such systems use the energy of solar radiation, which is carbon-free, environmentally friendly and renewable. …”
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Decomposition and nutrient release pattern of wheat (Triticum aestivum) residues under different treatments in desert field conditions of Sudan by Fatoma A. M. Rezig, Elsadig A. Elhadi, Mubarak R. Abdalla

“…Therefore, it is essential to apply fertilizer in degraded soil before incorporation of crop residue with high carbon to nitrogen ratio.…”
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Mitochondrial genome and nuclear ribosomal RNA analysis place Alveonasus lahorensis within the Argasinae and suggest that the genus Alveonasus is paraphyletic by Ben J. Mans, Lidia Chitimia-Dobler, Ronel Pienaar, Minique de Castro, Mehran Khan, Mashal M. Almutairi, Abdulaziz Alouffi, Abid Ali, Ala Tabor

“…Molecular systematics based on mitochondrial genomics and 18S/28S ribosomal RNA confirmed the placement of various genera and subgenera into the Argasinae: Argas (including Argas and Persicargas), Navis, Ogadenus, Otobius lagophilus, Proknekalia, Secretargas and the Ornithodorinae: Alectorobius, Antricola (including Antricola and Parantricola), Carios, Chiropterargas, Nothoaspis, Ornithodoros (including Microargas, Ornamentum, Ornithodoros sensu strictu, Pavlovskyella), Otobius sensu strictu, Reticulinasus and Subparmatus. …”
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Volume growth responses of Scots pine and Norway spruce to nitrogen fertilization: quantitative synthesis of fertilization experiments in Finland by Johanna Jetsonen, Annamari Laurén, Heli Peltola, Katariina Laurén, Samuli Launiainen, Marjo Palviainen

“…These findings emphasize the need for site-specific precision fertilization schemes to sustainably improve growth and carbon sequestration of boreal forests.…”
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Hypoxia-inducible factor 1α is required to establish the larval glycolytic program in Drosophila melanogaster by Yasaman Heidarian, Tess D. Fasteen, Liam Mungcal, Kasun Buddika, Nader H. Mahmoudzadeh, Travis Nemkov, Angelo D'Alessandro, Jason M. Tennessen

“…Objectives: The rapid growth that occurs during Drosophila larval development requires a dramatic rewiring of central carbon metabolism to support biosynthesis. Larvae achieve this metabolic state, in part, by coordinately up-regulating the expression of genes involved in carbohydrate metabolism. …”
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Particle-bound PAHs and Chemical Composition, Sources and Health Risk of PM2.5 in a Highly Industrialized Area by Elizabeth Vega, Diego López-Veneroni, Omar Ramírez, Judith C. Chow, John G. Watson

“…Approximately 40–51% of the carbonaceous aerosol was attributed to secondary organic carbon. Ionic species accounted for 40–44% of PM2.5, with sulfate being the dominant ion. …”
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A New Approach to Identifying Red Supergiant Stars in Metal-poor Galaxies: A Case Study of NGC 6822 by Zhi-wen Li, Ming Yang, Biwei Jiang, Yi Ren

“…In the complete sample, we identify 1184 RSG, 1559 oxygen-rich AGB (O-AGBs), 1075 carbon-rich AGB (C-AGBs), and 140 extreme AGB (x-AGBs) candidates, with a contamination rate of approximately 20.5%, 9.7%, 6.8%, and 5.0%, respectively. …”
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Efficacy of Lurasidone in First-Episode Psychosis: Patient Phenotypes, Dosage, and Recommendations from an Expert Panel by Miquel Bernardo, Marina Díaz Marsá, Ana González-Pinto, Manuel Martín Carrasco, Víctor Pérez Sola, Pilar Alejandra Sáiz, Eduard Vieta, Marta Torrens, Celso Arango, Benedicto Crespo-Facorro

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Composition Characteristics and Potential Regions of PM2.5 during Winter Haze Pollution in Typical Industrial Areas, NW-China by Liyao Guo, Chao Gu, Kaiyuan Dong, Shengju Ou, Xueyan Zhao, Xinhua Wang, Zhensen Zheng, Wen Yang

“…Eighty-eight samples (including 44 quartz and 44 Teflon samples for PM2.5) were assessed for watersoluble ions (WSIIs), organic/elemental carbon (OC/EC) and inorganic elements. The results showed that the percentage of carbonaceous compounds decreased with more severe pollution levels, and the OC and SOC decreased more rapidly than EC. …”
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Biochar Quality During Slow Pyrolysis from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches and Its Application as Soil Ameliorant by Amsar Maulana, Mimien Harianti, Salma Athiyya, Teguh Budi Prasetyo, Moli Monikasari, Irwan Darfis, Dewi Rezki, Herviyanti Herviyanti

“…The potential temperature of 200 °C in slow pyrolysis had a significant effect on the quality of biochar from OPEFB with a yield ratio of 27.84% char; proximate (91.95% volatile matter and 0.81% fixed carbon), cation exchange capacity (CEC) [167.73 cmol(+) kg-1], and macro and micronutrients (e.g., C, N, P, K, Ca, Si, Fe, Cu, Zn, and Mn). …”
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Nanopore Confinement Effect on the Phase Behavior of CO2/Hydrocarbons in Tight Oil Reservoirs considering Capillary Pressure, Fluid-Wall Interaction, and Molecule Adsorption by Zhixue Zheng, Yuan Di, Yu-Shu Wu

“…A novel methodology is proposed to investigate the phase behavior of carbon dioxide (CO2)/hydrocarbons systems considering nanopore confinement. …”
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El canto de Alicia Maguiña Málaga en “El veneno” de 1976: Un análisis de su estilo e interpretación vocal by Josué Daniel Salvio Aldana

“… El aporte que se presenta en este artículo es la realización de un análisis musical del estilo y la interpretación vocal de Alicia Maguiña Málaga en el triste con fuga de tondero “El Veneno”, pieza recopilada por la misma intérprete en Piura en 1968, y grabada su primera versión en 1976, para Odeón–IEMPSA en el LP Te adoro tierra mía (ELD 02.01.538), con el acompañamiento de la guitarra de Carlos Hayre. Material que, por ser la grabación más cercana a la fecha de su recopilación será utilizado para este análisis. …”
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Enrichment Mechanism of the Upper Carboniferous-Lower Permian Transitional Shale in the East Margin of the Ordos Basin, China: Evidence from Geochemical Proxies by Zhifu Wei, Yongli Wang, Gen Wang, Ting Zhang, Wei He, Xueyun Ma, Xiaoli Yu

“…With a high content of total organic carbon (TOC) and a large cumulative thickness, it is considered a good source rock for shale gas development. …”
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Insights into the effects of biomass feedstock and pyrolysis conditions on the energy storage capacity and durability of standard biochar-based phase-change composites by Dimberu G. Atinafu, Ji Yong Choi, Jihee Nam, Yujin Kang, Sumin Kim

“…This research provides insights into the fabrication of phase-change composites and optimization of the carbonization process of different biomasses used for thermal management applications, such as building energy savings. …”
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Prenatal Diagnosis of a Fetus with Ring Chromosomal 15 by Two- and Three-Dimensional Ultrasonography by Ingrid Schwach Werneck Britto, Sandra Regina Silva Herbest, Giselle Darahem Tedesco, Carolina Leite Drummond, Luiz Claudio Silva Bussamra, Edward Araujo Júnior, Rodrigo Ruano, Simone Hernandez Ruano, José Mendes Aldrighi

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