What Remains to Be Discovered? by Pavel Nováček

“…This is not found on the border between science and our fantasy (imagination), but on the border between science and faith.…”
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Becoming-evolutionary?: Animal Transformations in Kingsley’s Alton Locke by Ben Moore

“…It argues that the evolutionary fantasy Alton Locke recounts plays out a tension between the restoration of fixed, ‘molar’ identity and the ‘molecular’ disruption of identity. …”
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Photodetector Based on Titanium Oxide Nanoparticles Produced via Pulsed Laser Ablation by Ban A. Bader, Iman H. Hadi, Muna Y. Slewa, Khawla S Khashan, Farah A. Abdulameer

“…XRD results show the formation of anatase TiO2. The SEM exhibits a spherical shape with sizing changing from 5 nm to 50 nm. …”
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Preparing Pre-Service STEM Teachers in an Emerging Global Environment by Abah Joshua Abah, Iji Clement Onwu, Chinaka Taurayi Willard

“…This work explores in detail the exigencies of global issues as they influence STEM education with specific attention given to 21st century skills, impact of technology, mathematics competencies, climate change, global competencies, and equity, diversity and inclusiveness. The article canvases for novel approaches to preparing STEM teachers who are skilled and knowledgeable practitioners, culturally aware, know about world events and global dynamics, literate for the 21st century, collaborative team members, effective users of technology and media, and responsible and ethical citizens. …”
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Single-Photon Detectors for Quantum Integrated Photonics by Thu Ha Dao, Francesco Amanti, Greta Andrini, Fabrizio Armani, Fabrizio Barbato, Vittorio Bellani, Vincenzo Bonaiuto, Simone Cammarata, Matteo Campostrini, Samuele Cornia, Fabio De Matteis, Valeria Demontis, Giovanni Di Giuseppe, Sviatoslav Ditalia Tchernij, Simone Donati, Andrea Fontana, Jacopo Forneris, Roberto Francini, Luca Frontini, Gian Carlo Gazzadi, Roberto Gunnella, Ali Emre Kaplan, Cosimo Lacava, Valentino Liberali, Leonardo Martini, Francesco Marzioni, Claudia Menozzi, Elena Nieto Hernández, Elena Pedreschi, Paolo Piergentili, Paolo Prosposito, Valentino Rigato, Carlo Roncolato, Francesco Rossella, Matteo Salvato, Fausto Sargeni, Jafar Shojaii, Franco Spinella, Alberto Stabile, Alessandra Toncelli, Gabriella Trucco, Valerio Vitali

“…Applications such as quantum key distribution, quantum cryptography, and quantum computation demand the ability to detect individual quanta of light and distinguish between single-photon states and multi-photon states, particularly when operating within waveguide systems. …”
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Additive contribution of multiferroic film and semiconductor substrate from nanotube array to resistive switching, topographic features by Shikhgasan Ramazanov, Gaji Gajiev, Daud Selimov, Sadrudin Gadzhimuradov, Sagim Suleymanov, Ştefan Ţălu, Robert S. Matos, Henrique D. da Fonseca Filho

“…The structure BiFeO3/TiO2–NTs (BFOT) obtained using the atomic layer deposition. During the Anatase/Rutile phase transformation; there is a redistribution of Fe/Ti atoms, resulting in the formation of local inhomogeneities and charge trapping centres. …”
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Characterization of TiO2 Nanofilms Obtained by Sol-gel and Anodic Oxidation by María Laura Vera, Miguel Ángel Alterach, Mario Roberto Rosenberger, Diego Germán Lamas, Carlos Enrique Schvezov, Alicia Esther Ares

“…Independently of the technique, thermally-treated films thicker than 30 nm presented different crystalline structures with anatase and rutile phases.…”
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Synthesis of Titanium Containing SBA-15 and Its Application for Photocatalytic Degradation of Phenol by Lili Yang, Zeyu Jiang, Sufeng Lai, Chongwen Jiang, Hong Zhong

“…The higher photocatalytic activity of Ti-containing SBA-15 to degrade phenol was ascribed to the more titanium content and anatase titanium dioxide. In addition, the new photocatalyst displays a good regeneration and cyclic performance after six runs.…”
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Game Factors and Game-Based Learning Design Model by Yen-Ru Shi, Ju-Ling Shih

“…This study presents macrodesign concepts that elucidates 11 crucial game-design factors, including game goals, game mechanism, game fantasy, game value, interaction, freedom, narrative, sensation, challenges, sociality, and mystery. …”
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Photocatalytic Antibacterial Performance of Glass Fibers Thin Film Coated with N-Doped SnO2/TiO2 by Peerawas Kongsong, Lek Sikong, Sutham Niyomwas, Vishnu Rachpech

“…The effects of doping on these composite films included reduced energy band gap, high crystallinity of anatase phase, and small crystallite size as well as increased photocatalytic activity and water disinfection efficiency.…”
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Au-Loaded Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Synthesized by Modified Sol-Gel/Impregnation Methods and Their Application to Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells by Hathaithip Ninsonti, Weerasak Chomkitichai, Akira Baba, Natda Wetchakun, Wiyong Kangwansupamonkon, Sukon Phanichphant, Kazunari Shinbo, Keizo Kato, Futao Kaneko

“…Au-loaded TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized by the modified sol-gel method together with the impregnation method. Anatase phase of TiO2 was obtained in all samples with an average particle size of 20 nm. …”
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Suppression of Postprandial Glycaemia by L-Arabinose in Rats is More Associated with Starch than Sucrose Ingestion - Short Report by Jurgoński Adam, Krotkiewski Marcin, Juśkiewicz Jerzy, Billing-Marczak Katarzyna

“…Inhibition of enzyme activity involved in starch digestion (amylase, maltase) may be suggested as the most probable mechanism responsible for the observed effects…”
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Rematuration Periods and Sperm Characteristics of Litopenaeus vannamei by L. Okmawati Anwar, K. Sumantadinata, O. Carman

“…Keywords:  Litopenaeus vannamei, spermatozoa, rematuration   ABSTRAK Kemampuan reproduksi udang jantan berperan penting dalam pembenihan udang vaname Litopenaeus vannamei. …”
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Effect of Orally Administrated Acriflavine to larval of Red Tilapia (Oreochromis sp.) on Their Sex Ratio by M. Zairin Junior, D. Nurlestiyoningrum, M. Raswin

“…Akriflavin merupakan bahan alternatif yang terbukti dapat mempengaruhi perkembangan kelamin ke arah jantan.  Pada penelitian ini dilakukan pemberian akriflavin dengan dosis 0, 15, 25 dan 35 mg/kg pakan ke larva umur 10 hari selama 6 minggu. …”
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ASPEK RUANG SEBAGAI LANDASAN PEMILIHAN RUANG DI TEPI LAUT SENGGOL by Muhammad Uliah Shafar, Wijayanti

“…Berdasarkan permintaan tersebut, sejumlah ruang publik bermunculan di Parepare, salah satunya adalah Pantai Senggol. Ruang publik tepi laut atau tepi laut ini membangun dua ruang yang berbeda. …”
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Decreasing of heterogeneity in black tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon) and white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) broodstocks and their fry produced in hatchery by Bambang Widyo Prastowo, Rahayu Rahardianti, Evi Maftuti Nur

“…Populasi induk vaname jantan Hawaii turunan F1 sebesar 0,0099 dan turunan F2-nya adalah homozigot.  …”
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Technology and the Cinematographic Writing of Trauma in Kipling’s Motoring Short Stories by Élodie Raimbault

“…He manages to exploit the narrative potential of the motorcar as a driving force in the story, setting the plot in motion in a realistic setting but opening it up to adventure and the fantastic. These stories depict characters marked by physical and psychological traumas and present an ambiguous vision of this new means of transport. …”
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Du concept psychiatrique à la métaphore théâtrale : le miroir de l’Autre dans les dramaturgies postcoloniales de Caryl Churchill et de Nick Gill by Liliane Campos

“…This article identifies the complexes, symptoms, and fantasies that structure identities in these three plays, and suggests that theses psychiatric motifs are far from reassuring, as they can be deprived of their healing potential. …”
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Une alternative à la sculpture en bois polychromé: les draperies de toiles apprêtées, façonnées et peintes by Florence Carly

“…Shaped and painted works with finished cloth were made to reproduce scenes, some of which were theatrical with painted wooden figures or mannequins playing major roles associated with these painted canvases. The subject of research is an “entombment", kept in St Marie d'Espira de Conflent’s church. …”
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Gaining a foothold in the world “for a better life”. Encounters between inhabitants and tourists in Lalibela (Ethiopia), a small World Heritage town by Marie Bridonneau

“…In this context, the emblematic stories of a few fortunate “sponsored” people fuel the fantasies of young people seeking to gain a foothold in the world and a “better life”.…”
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