Dissolution Mechanism of YbOF in (LiF-CaF₂)_eut. Molten Salt by Linsheng Luo, Kailei Sun, Xu Wang

“…</sub> molten salt is the basis for analyzing the structure of the resulting medium and optimizing the electrolytic preparation of rare-earth Yb alloys. In this study, isothermal saturation was used to analyze solubility changes of YbOF in the (LiF-CaF₂)_eut. system. …”
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Isolation and optimization of Bacillus thuringiensis BRB-3 isolated from germinated black upland rice seeds for GABA production by Rungnapha Wannasutta, Sophon Boonlue, Nuntavun Riddech, Wiyada Mongkolthanaruk

“…GABA production was optimized in MRS broth by investigating carbon, nitrogen, monosodium glutamate (MSG), pH and temperature. …”
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Spontaneous Lorentz symmetry-breaking constraints in Kalb–Ramond gravity by Ednaldo L. B. Junior, José Tarciso S. S. Junior, Francisco S. N. Lobo, Manuel E. Rodrigues, Diego Rubiera-Garcia, Luís F. Dias da Silva, Henrique A. Vieira

“…The analysis involves studying the precession of the S2 star periastron orbiting Sgr A* and geodesic precession around the Earth. The ratio of precession frequencies for General Relativity (GR) and KR gravity is computed, with Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) results providing a parameter range for the spontaneous symmetry-breaking of $$-0.185022 \le l \le 0.060938$$ - 0.185022 ≤ l ≤ 0.060938 . …”
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The Effects of Tormentic Acid and Extracts from Callistemon citrinus on Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis Growth and Inhibition of Ergosterol Biosynthesis in Candida albicans by Chido Bvumbi, Godloves Fru Chi, Marc Y. Stevens, Molly Mombeshora, Stanley Mukanganyama

“…The extracts and tormentic acid were screened for antifungal activity using the broth microdilution method. The growth of both species was inhibited by the extracts, and C. albicans was more susceptible to the extract compared to C. tropicalis. …”
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Analysis of Hydrogeochemical Characteristics of Tunnel Groundwater Based on Multivariate Statistical Technology by Chen Peng, Yuanming Liu, Huiyu Chen, Qiaowei Yuan, Qingzhi Chen, Shilong Mei, Zhonghu Wu

“…Following tunnel excavation, which is influenced by hydraulic fracturing and geological structure, a series of hydrochemical reactions occur in the karst aquifer, which has a significant impact on groundwater hydrology and the earth process. Based on five sets of 38 samples collected in the Tongzi Tunnel in 2020 and 2021, the main geochemical processes and water quality conditions of the karst aquifer system during tunnel construction were revealed by multivariate statistical analysis and graphical methods. …”
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LA RUTA DEL CACIQUE LLAMPILANGUEN (1804): LA RECONSTRUCCIÓN GEOGRÁFICA DE UN CAMINO. HISTÓRICO by Walter Daniel Melo, Juan Francisco Jiménez, Sebastián Leandro Alioto

“…The methodology included the use of historical sources with ancient mapuche place names, which in part were thankfully conserved over considerable time; the cartographic base was a SRTM elevation model and Google Earth shots; and the utilized Geographical Information System (GIS) was ArcGIS 10.0, whose buffer tools were used to connect the relevant locations. …”
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ML-AMPSIT: Machine Learning-based Automated Multi-method Parameter Sensitivity and Importance analysis Tool by D. Di Santo, C. He, F. Chen, L. Giovannini

“…<p>The accurate calibration of parameters in atmospheric and Earth system models is crucial for improving their performance but remains a challenge due to their inherent complexity, which is reflected in input–output relationships often characterised by multiple interactions between the parameters, thus hindering the use of simple sensitivity analysis methods. …”
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CTX-M, SHV, TEM and VEB β-lactamases, and MCR-1 among multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli and Klebsiella isolates from environment near animal farms in Thailand by Arpasiri Srisrattakarn, Bhanubong Saiboonjan, Patcharaporn Tippayawat, Sunpetch Angkititrakul, Aroonwadee Chanawong, Chanakan Pornchoo, Chokdee Smithkittipol, Aroonlug Lulitanond

“…Antimicrobial susceptibility and ESBL production were tested by disk diffusion method except for colistin susceptibility determined by broth disk elution test. Common resistance genes were tested by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods. …”
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Study on Developments in Protection Coating Techniques for Steel by Sharun V, Rajasekaran M, S. Suresh Kumar, Vikas Tripathi, Rajneesh Sharma, G. Puthilibai, M. Sudhakar, Kassu Negash

“…Steel, also known as iron alloy, is found 35% of the whole mass of the Earth. It is found in many applications due to its unique properties. …”
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Maternal mortality in Malawi, 1977–2012 by Bejoy Nambiar, Iqbal Anwar, Tim Colbourn, Sonia Lewycka, Chisale Mhango, Ann Phoya

“…The resulting best-fit line predicted MMR in Malawi to have increased from 317 maternal deaths/100 000 live-births in 1980 to 748 in 1990, before peaking at 971 in 1999, and falling to 846 in 2005 and 484 in 2010. …”
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Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Effect of the Extracts of the Pods of Piliostigma thonningii (Schumach.) Milne-Redh. (Fabaceae) by Memory Makosa, Simbarashe Sithole, Stanley Mukanganyama

“…The antimicrobial assay was carried out using the broth microdilution and MTT assay. The microorganism used for the tests was Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida krusei and Mycobacterium smegmatis. …”
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Phosphorus-modified Zr-based metal-organic framework materials for their effective removal of thorium from aqueous solutions by Yinghao Zhuang, Shuai Sun, Kai Jia, Lei Shi, Xiangshan Yang

“…It also exhibits excellent selectivity (up to 90.2%) for Th(IV) adsorption in the presence of several coexisting rare-earth ions. Overall, the integration of phosphorus-modified in Zr-MOFs represents a significant advancement in thorium adsorption technology, offering a pathway toward more effective management of radioactive acidic waste liquid.…”
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The Lion’s Share of Laughter: A French Angle on the Dramaturgy of Pyramus and Thisbe by Richard Hillman

“…Cet article explore la relation entre la « tragédie » de Pyrame et Thisbé mise sur scène, de manière burlesque, par les Artisans dans Le songe d’une nuit d’été et certains analogues français, dont deux particulièrement intéressants : un long poème de jeunesse par Antoine De Baïf (1572-73) reprenant le récit d’Ovide, ainsi qu’une courte pièce anonyme, basée sur l’Ovide moralisé, qui a été éditée (vers 1535) sous le titre de Moralité nouuelle, recreatifue, & profitable, a quatre personnaiges, pièce certainement destinée à la scène. …”
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1-Bit/2-Level Analog-to-Digital Conversion Based on Comparator and FPGA for Aperture Synthesis Passive Millimeter-Wave Imager by Xiangzhou Guo, Ghulam Mehdi, Muhammad Asif, Anyong Hu, Jungang Miao

“…Interferometric aperture synthesis is a proven technique in radio astronomy and earth remote sensing, which also shows great potentials in security screening. …”
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Les limites du visible : réflexions sur la représentation picturale de l’esclavage dans l’œuvre de Rugendas et de Debret by Alejandra Mailhe

“…L’analyse critique de quelques images et des essais qui les accompagnent (écrits par les mêmes auteurs) permet de découvrir les difficultés éthiques et esthétiques que suppose l’appréhension de cet univers marginal. …”
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Statistical monitoring of dust phenomenon in Khuzestan province with hourly approach by Parisa Ahadi, Shahriar Khaledi, Mahmoud Ahmadi

“…The results suggests that 78.57 percent of dust event are occurred between 9.30 am to 15.30 pm local time, concurrent with peak of sun radiation and earth surface warming, dryness of soil and local pressure difference. …”
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Soil erosion susceptibility maps and raster dataset for the hydrological basins of North Africa by Adil Salhi, Sara Benabdelouahab, Essam Heggy

“…We generate soil erosion maps for the major hydrological basins of North Africa using Google Earth Engine and multiple hydroclimatic and land use datasets, covering 5.8 million square kilometers. …”
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“Un título desnudo de toda autoridad para mandar”. Los caciques chaqueños y la experiencia reduccional tucumano- salteña (siglos XVIII y XIX) by María Laura Cutrera

“…Se trabaja con documentación edita -relatos de exploradores y religiosos que se internaron en el Chaco- e inédita -resguardada en el Archivo General de la Nación Argentina y en algunos archivos de la ciudad de San Salvador de Jujuy.Se muestra que los caciques en cuestión eran líderes, cuya autoridad se construía a partir del dominio de ciertas destrezas ponderadas por sus seguidores y se sostenía en el consenso. …”
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Link Scheduling in Satellite Networks via Machine Learning Over Riemannian Manifolds by Joarder Jafor Sadique, Imtiaz Nasim, Ahmed S. Ibrahim

“…Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites play a crucial role in enhancing global connectivity, serving a complementary solution to existing terrestrial systems. …”
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A genomic analysis of twinning rate and its relationship with other reproductive traits in Holstein-Friesian cattle by Brian W. Kirkpatrick, Donagh P. Berry

“…ABSTRACT: Twin births in dairy cattle is generally unfavorably associated with reproductive performance and calf survival in dairy cows. …”
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