Efficacy of phage vB_Ps_ZCPS13 in controlling Pan-drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa from urinary tract infections (UTIs) and eradicating biofilms from urinary catheters by Amira A. Mohamed, Emad M. El-Zayat, Ayman El-Shibiny

“…Furthermore, phage vB_Ps_ZCPS13 exhibited high efficiency in plaque formation (EOP ≥ 1) against 13% of the strains and exhibited low frequencies of bacteriophage insensitive mutants (BIM). …”
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The Effect of Battery Manufacturing under Different Conditions and Its Contribution to CO Emissions by Mufti Reza Aulia Putra, Muhammad Nizam, Bagas Setiawan, Henry Probo Santoso

“…However, this high energy density leads to increased temperatures during operation, which negatively impacts the performance of nickel strips as the primary electrical connectors within the battery. …”
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Growth of Brasenia schreberi requries good water quality and appropriate sediment nitrogen content by Tingfeng Wang, Tingfeng Wang, Hangmei Yang, Hangmei Yang, Hongyi Chen, Hongyi Chen, Wei Zhang, Zhenya Liu, Zhenya Liu, Qifan Li, Mei Sun, Mei Sun

“…The aim was to explore the effects of sediment nutrients and water quality on the photosynthetic and stem structural characteristics of B. schreberi.Results and conclusionsB. schreberi with higher coverage exhibited higher stomatal conductance (Gs) and transpiration rate (Tr), but lower vascular bundle area and ventilation hole area (P<0.05), while the net photosynthetic rate (Pn) maintained content, indicating lower utilization efficiency of water and CO2. Water temperature (WT), sediment nitrogen content (ω(N)) and water dissolved oxygen (DO) were the main parameters affecting the characters of B. schreberi. …”
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Research progress in effects of biochar on transport of inorganic pollutants in soil by ZHANG Dong, LIU Xingyuan, ZHAO Hongting

“…These confused results could attribute to: 1) high dissolved organic carbon contents of soil at the increased pH induced by biochar addition may mobilize heavy metal leaching and/or form high available species;2) electrostatic repulsion between anionic heavy metal ions and negatively charged biochar surface may enhance the desorption of heavy metal from soil-biochar matrix;3) changing soil pH may result in mobilization or immobilization of heavy metals;4) the transportation of biochar in soil system may influence the mitigation of sorbed heavy metals;5) the availability of heavy metal sorbed by biochar to soil microorganism or plants;6) the stability and biodegradation of biochar is also an uncertain factor for the application of biochar in the remediation of inorganic contaminated soil.Based on the limited information, we proposed that biochars, especially those pyrolyzed at high temperature were suitable for the remediation of the low-pH and/or low dissolved organic carbon soil contaminated with cadmium, lead, copper, zinc and other heavy metals. …”
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FORECASTING AND OPTIMIZATION OF CATALYTIC CRACKING UNIT OPERATION UNDER CONDITIONS OF FUZZY INFORMATION by Narkez Boranbayeva, Batyr Orazbayev, Leila Rzayeva, Zhalal Karabayev, Murat Alibek, Baktygul Assanova

“…This leads to a decrease in the accuracy of process control, which can negatively affect the quality of the final product and production efficiency. …”
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Development of GIS-Based Pangasius Aquaculture Areas Using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) in Tulungagung Regency, East Java, Indonesia by Asro Nurhabib, Aida Sartimbul, Mimit Primyastanto, Maheno Sriwidodo, Lugu Tri Handoko Handoko, Andra Rejekineng Rahayu, Dedi Pardiansyah, Risnita Tri Utami

“…The GIS-based model serves as a policy tool for efficient and sustainable Pangasius aquaculture development.     …”
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Optimizing n-3 PUFA dietary enrichment in slow-growing Korat chickens using lipid-based nanoparticles: Effects on growth performance, carcass traits, meat quality, meat fatty acid... by Piyaradtana Homyok, Wunpen Sonsamrong, Nitipol Chainet, Wichuta Khosinklang, Anyanee Kamkaew, Teerapong Yata, Elisabeth Baéza, Cécile Berri, Amonrat Molee, Wittawat Molee

“…However, due to the high temperature required during the drying step of the nanoparticle synthesis process, n-3 PUFA enrichment was more efficient when TO was directly incorporated into the diet than when using targeted nanoparticles. …”
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A Copula-based Method for River Ecological Flow Quantification and Algal Bloom Risk Assessment in the Hanjiang River by NONG Xi-zhi, LAI Cheng, JING Zheng, YE Ye

“…Future research can further incorporate multiple variables such as water quality and temperature to establish more complex Copula models, improving prediction accuracy and scenario simulation capabilities.…”
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Comparing the cost‐effectiveness of drones, camera trapping and passive acoustic recorders in detecting changes in koala occupancy by Chad T. Beranek, Darren Southwell, Tim S. Jessop, Benjamin Hope, Veronica Fernandes Gama, Nicole Gallahar, Elliot Webb, Brad Law, Allen McIlwee, Jared Wood, Adam Roff, Graeme Gillespie

“…On average, detectability of koalas was highest with one 24‐h period of acoustic surveys (0.32, 95% CI's: 0.26, 0.39) compared to a 25‐ha flight of drone surveys (0.28, 95% 0.15, 0.48) or a 24‐h period of camera trapping consisting of six cameras (0.019, 95% CI's: 0.014, 0.025). We found a negative quadratic relationship between detection probability and air temperature for all three methods. …”
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Spatiotemporal Climate Variation and Analysis of Dry-Wet Trends for 1960–2019 in Jiangsu Province, Southeastern China by Mengsheng Qin, Liting Zhang, Shiquan Wan, Yuan Yue, Qiong Wu, Lu Xia

“…Sensitivity analysis indicated that the humidity index was positively sensitive to precipitation and relative humidity and negatively sensitive to air temperature, wind speed, and sunshine hours in Jiangsu province during 1960–2019. …”
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Thermodynamic and kinetic insights into azo dyes photocatalytic degradation on biogenically synthesized ZnO nanoparticles and their antibacterial potential by Abu Bakar Siddique, Muhammad A. Shaheen, Azhar Abbas, Yasir Zaman, Mohammed A. Bratty, Asim Najmi, Ali Hanbashi, Muhammad Mustaqeem, Hassan A. Alhazmi, Zia ur Rehman, Khalid Zoghebi, Hatem M.A. Amin

“…To evaluate the reaction kinetics and thermodynamic parameters including the activation energy and rate constant, the degradation process was conducted at various temperatures. The effect of temperature showed the highest rate constant values of 0.022 and 0.025 min−1 at 90 °C, and activation energies of 4.1 and 3.8 kJ mol−1 for MO and MB, respectively. …”
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Achieving Ultra-Low-Sulfur Model Diesel Through Defective <i>Keggin</i>-Type Heteropolyoxometalate Catalysts by Natali de la Fuente, Jin An Wang, Lifang Chen, Miguel A. Valenzuela, Luis E. Noreña, Elizabeth Rojas, Julio González, Mu He, Jiang Peng, Xiaolong Zhou

“…Indole and cyclohexene negatively impacted the DBT oxidative removal. Oxygen defects served as active centers for competitive adsorption of sulfur compound and oxidant. …”
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Acclimatization response to a short-term heat wave during summer in lactating Brown Swiss and Holstein Friesian cows by Aristide Maggiolino, Lucrezia Forte, Alessandra Aloia, Umberto Bernabucci, Erminio Trevisi, Cristina Lecchi, Fabrizio Ceciliani, Geoffrey E. Dahl, Pasquale De Palo

“…Rectal temperature increased daily from 4:00 AM to 3:00 PM (p &lt; 0.01), with Holstein cows showing consistently higher values than Brown Swiss (p &lt; 0.01). …”
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Impact of pre-acidification on the functionality and insoluble calcium levels of low-moisture part-skim mozzarella made from high-casein milk by Aakash Varsha Swaminathan, S⊘ren K. Lillevang, Selvarani Govindasamy-Lucey, John J. Jaeggi, Mark E. Johnson, J.A. Lucey

“…Research on using LCF-UF milk to make low-moisture part-skim (LMPS) mozzarella manufacture is limited due to concerns about the negative effect of the higher CN content on functional properties, such as melt and stretch. …”
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Effects of Density Stress on Growth and Physiology of Epinephelus fuscoguttatus ♀×Epinephelus lanceolatus ♂ by Xianhong ZHANG, Wenyang LI, Baoliang LIU, Fan FEI, Xiaoqiang GAO, Ran GUO, Shuquan CAO, Zhiwen ZHU

“…Seeking a suitable stocking density can improve the culture efficiency of the pearl gentian grouper and avoid culture risks. …”
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Зелені дахи в сучасному благоустрої міст by Liliia Gnatiuk, Ivanna Nesteruk

“…The introduction of green roofs have high energy efficiency impacts that can improve waste water systems, better regulate building temperatures, help to reduce the impact of urban heat islands, and increase urban wildlife habitat. …”
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Remotely Sensed Spectral Indices as Proxies of the Structure of Urban Bird Communities by Vasileios J. Kontsiotis, Stavros Chatzigiovanakis, Evangelos Valsamidis, Eleftherios Nalmpantis, Panteleimon Xofis, Vasilios Liordos

“…Using such proxies is an easy and efficient way of informing successful urban planning and management.…”
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Influence of trap modifications and environmental predictors on capture success of southern flying squirrels by Christopher N. Jacques, James S. Zweep, Mary E. Scheihing, Will T. Rechkemmer, Sean E. Jenkins, Robert W. Klaver, Shelli A. Dubay

“…Conversely, probability of capture success increased by 1.2/1° C increase in daily minimum temperature. The probability of capturing flying squirrels was negatively associated with trap orientation. …”
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Biochar effects on durum wheat (Triticum durum) under ambient and elevated atmospheric CO2 by Lorenzo Brilli, Franz-Werner Badeck, Lorenzo Genesio, Silvia Baronti, Fulvia Rizza, Clara Fares, Luigi Cattivelli, Franco Miglietta, Anita Maienza, Alessandro Zaldei, Federica Camin, Rosella Motzo, Piero Toscano

“…Biochar treatments also increased flag leaf chlorophyll and decreased flavonoids, and enhanced intrinsic water use efficiency due to increases in photosynthesis and decreases in stomatal conductance. …”
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Exploring the effect of climate change on food supply chains in Africa: a systematic review with a focus on South Africa by Merishca Naicker, Denver Naidoo, Rob Slotow, Mjabuliseni Simon C. Ngidi

“…This consists of improving energy efficiency, reforesting and lowering greenhouse gases. …”
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