Isolation and identification of an alginate lyase-producing marine bacterium strain and its enzymological characteristics by TANG Haiqing, OU Changrong, ZHENG Xiaodong

“…The enzymological characteristics of alginate lyase from the strain QZ-4 were determined by ultraviolet (UV) method, including the optimal temperature, pH, thermal and pH stability, metal ions and ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) tolerance, etc.The results showed that the strain QZ-4 was a Gram-negative rod bacterium. …”
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Impact of Techno-Economic Breakthroughs in Photovoltaic LCOE on Green Hydrogen Costs by Hongyu ZHANG, Hongning XU, Dan LI, Junliang LI, Jie WANG, Deming WANG, Haichao ZHAO, Chongli ZHEN, Hong ZHAO

“…Within this cost range, green hydrogen will show a competitive advantage in production cost compared with traditional grey hydrogen and is expected to become the mainstream hydrogen source. This paper provides a quantitative basis for the industrialization of photovoltaic hydrogen production technology, and has an important reference value for optimizing the transformation path of energy structure and realizing the coordinated development of environmental benefits and economic benefits.…”
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Integrating data from unmanned aerial vehicles and Sentinel-2 with PROSAIL-5D-driven machine learning for fuel moisture content estimation in agroecosystems by Jinlong Liu, Jia Jin, Jing Huang, Mengjuan Wu, Shaozheng Hao, Haoyi Jia, Tengda Qin, Yuqing Huang, Dan Chen, Nathsuda Pumijumnong

“…This study presents an advanced framework integrating multi-source remote sensing data fusion, physically based modeling, and machine learning to enable high-resolution and high-precision FMC estimation. …”
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Study on the growth characteristics of Pinus yunnanensis seedlings based on hormonal regulation and chlorophyll metabolism by Ruilian Li, Qibo Wang, Sunling Li, Lin Chen, Nianhui Cai, Yulan Xu

“…These findings can provide valuable references for cultivating high-quality seedlings, optimizing seed source selection, and improving afforestation techniques.…”
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The impact of cannabis use on ageing and longevity: a systematic review of research insights by Sonam Nain, Niraj Singh, Anne Katrin Schlag, Michael Barnes

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Electrochemical Sensors Based on Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes in Voltammetric Ascorbic Acid Tests by Natalia V. Ivanova, Elizaveta A. Martynova, Anna I. Vershinina, Maksim V. Lomakin, Galina O. Eremeeva, Olesya R. Gordaya, Sergey D. Shandakov

“…The single-wall carbon nanotubes were collected on a nitrocellulose filter in the form of films with transmittances of 10% in the middle of the visible wavelength (550 nm). The method was optimized to involve air annealing at 300–320°C and a treatment with strong inorganic acids, i.e., HCl, HNO3 + H2 SO4 . …”
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Corrosion Inhibition of Carbon Steel Immersed in Standardized Reconstituted Geothermal Water and Individually Treated with Four New Biosourced Oxazoline Molecules by Chahinez Helali, Stephanie Betelu, Romain Valentin, Sophie Thiebaud-Roux, Ioannis Ignatiadis

“…This was achieved using a previously established geochemical and electrochemical method to study the mechanisms and kinetics of the corrosion/scaling of carbon steel and optimize short-term corrosion inhibition in standardized reconstituted geothermal water (SRGW) representative of the DAPB’s waters. …”
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Exploration and research progress on the integrated technology of coalbed methane development, gas control, and methane emission reduction by Shuxun SANG, Honggao XIE, Zhihua YAN, Shiqi LIU, Xiaozhi ZHOU, Sijie HAN, Sijian ZHENG, Fansheng HUANG

“…To tackle the difficulties of developing CBM in structural coal and the propensity for gas outbursts, we propose a method for constructing cavities in structural coal reservoirs to promote gas drainage and reduce outbursts. …”
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Estimation and Forecasting of Nigeria’s Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Electricity Demands by Prosper O. Ugbehe, Ogheneruona E. Diemuodeke, Daniel O. Aikhuele, Kenneth E. Okedu, Gauri Kalnoor

“…These needs were analyzed using the developed models and sourced data to obtain advanced estimates of electricity consumption. …”
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GEANT4 Simulation of Proton Beam Properties from a Cyclotron Accelerator at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital by Piyanud Thongjerm, Ekkachai Kongmon, Khwanjira Tangpong, Phalakorn Khwansungnoen, Sarinrat Wonglee, Weerawat Pornroongruengchok, Nantanat Chailanggar

“…The aim of this work is to present the method used to characterize the proton beam properties obtained from the machine employed in the simulation and to determine the dose and dose-averaged LET (LET_d) values, including their peak positions in depth. …”
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Alkaline-Potassium Ferrate Pretreatment Promoting Acid Production Through Co-Fermentation of Waste Activated Sludge and Corn Straw by Xintian YU, Wei ZENG

“…When PF was added at 0.20 g/g VSSWAS, the recovery potential of SCFAs and P was optimal, and the economic benefit was the highest, reaching 63.96 CNY/m3 WAS. …”
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A multistage double-blind placebo-controlled study to assess the safety and efficacy of transdermal vitamin D phosphate supplementation (TransVitD) by Thomas Hibbard, Paolo Andriollo, Chui Hua Lim, Qing Guo, Karl P. Lawrence, Bolaji Coker, Rayka Malek, Abdel Douiri, Mohamed A. Alhnan, Stuart.A. Jones

“…As UV-catalysed production in the skin, which uses vitamin D-binding protein to facilitate systemic absorption, is the primary source of vitamin D, it is questionable if oral supplementation of this vitamin is the optimal means to replace it. …”
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Study on Arsenic Removal from Smelter Flue Gas Using Modified Camellia Oil Shell Biochar by Yujia ZHANG, Licong GUAN, Zixian ZHOU, Lanxiang XU, Zhilou LIU

“…Non-ferrous smelter flue gas is a major anthropogenic source of arsenic emissions in China. Because the composition of non-ferrous smelter flue gas is complicated, efficient removal of gaseous arsenic remains a significant challenge. …”
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Cross-evaluation of wearable data for use in Parkinson’s disease research: a free-living observational study on Empatica E4, Fitbit Sense, and Oura by Haakon Reithe, Brice Marty, Juan C. Torrado, Elise Førsund, Bettina S. Husebo, Ane Erdal, Simon U. Kverneng, Erika Sheard, Charalampos Tzoulis, Monica Patrascu

“…Method The study included participants with PD (N = 15) and neurologically healthy controls (N = 16). …”
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Nutritional value antioxidant strength and antimicrobial efficacy of fig pastes from eastern morocco by Aziz Tikent, Khawla Bouaouda, Salah Laaraj, Mohamed Chebaibi, Hanane Choubbane, El Hassania Loukili, Kaoutar Elfazazi, Mohamed Bouhrim, Ramzi A. Mothana, Omar M. Noman, Bruno Eto, Ahmed Elamrani, Mohamed Addi

“…Abstract Figs are delectable, beneficial, nutritious, and seasonal; nevertheless, they deteriorate quickly, making processing the optimal method for preservation. Drying figs is the most practical and efficient way to preserve them. …”
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Investigating the relationship between the monetary policy shock through the exchange rate channel on the management quality index in the banking system: by examining the productiv... by Farhad Sharifi Bagha, Jafar Haqiqat, Zahra Karimi Takanloo

“…Therefore, using 96 variables of seasonal time series data affecting the management quality index within the bank productivity approach which is one of the most important indicators of assessing the health of the banking system, and employing the factor-added empirical model (FAVAR), the effect of monetary policy via the exchange rate channel on the management quality index in the banking system was investigated during the period of 1378:1-1401:4</p> <p style="text-align: left;">In order to investigate the mechanism of the impact of monetary policy shocks via exchange rate channel on the variables affecting the health of the banking system, the two-stage method of principal components was used. Therefore, first, the following equation was estimated without considering the Yt vector, based on which the number of optimal factors was selected. …”
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Recommendations on benchmarks for numerical air quality model applications in China – Part 2: Ozone and uncertainty analysis by L. Huang, X. Zhang, C. Emery, Q. Mu, G. Yarwood, H. Zhai, Z. Sun, S. Xue, Y. Wang, J. S. Fu, L. Li

“…Chemical transport models (CTMs) serve as crucial tools in addressing O<span class="inline-formula">₃</span> pollution, with frequent applications in predicting O<span class="inline-formula">₃</span> concentrations, identifying source contributions, and formulating effective control strategies. …”
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Geochemical Characteristics and Environmental Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Weathering Profiles of Alkali-enriched Porphyry in Central Yunnan by Lei XU, Mengsheng ZHAO, Jie XU, Yanxun CHENG, Qiang QU, Weizhi CHEN, Ya ZHANG, Haoyu WANG, Yong BA, Fangping WEN, Kun QIAN

“…The contents of As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Ni, Pb, Zn, Al2O3, TFe2O3, CaO, Na2O, K2O, MgO, SiO2, organic carbon and pH in rock/soil samples were determined by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry/optimal emission spectrometry (ICP-MS/OES), atomic fluorescence spectrometry (AFS), X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF) and volumetric method. …”
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硫苷降解菌筛选及改良菜籽粕营养特性的研究Screening of glucosinolates-degrading bacteria and their role in improving the nutrition characteristics of rapeseed meal... by 张寒1,2，韩梅1,2，郑竟成1,2，罗质1,2，雷芬芬1,2,3，陈东1,2， 周力1,2，何东平1,2,3，刘曙4，洪坤强1,2,3 ZHANG Han1,2, HAN Mei1,2, ZHENG Jingcheng1,2, LUO Zhi1,2, LEI Fenfen1,2,3, CHEN Dong1,2, ZHOU Li1,2, HE Dongping1,2,3, LIU Shu4, HONG Kunqiang1,2,3

“…The inoculation amount of the strains in mixed bacterial fermentation was optimized using a comprehensive scoring method based on the degradation rate of glucosinolates and the increase rate of crude protein. …”
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Analyzing the Reproductive Characteristics of the Naked Carp Gymnocypris Przewalskii (Kessler) Based on the Oxygen Isotopes of Otolith Core Using SHRIMP by Ling ZHOU, Linbo QIAN, Sumei ZHAO, Xiulan ZHANG, Yinglie LIU, Qiaoling TANG, Jie YUAN

“…Otolith δ18O provides a method for fish population identification, migration and environment exploration of spawning ground. …”
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