Simplified approach in karst aquifer characterization by using discharge variability, storage capacity, and void development: A preliminary study in the tropical karst region by Tjahyo Nugroho Adji, M. Asyroful Mujib, Eko Haryono, Hendy Fatchurohman, Afid Nur Kholis

“…One of the main challenges in karst water management is the limited availability of measured hydrogeological data. This research aimed to employ a simplified approach for aquifer characterization by applying discharge variability, storage capacity, and void development (Dk), where the only required data is the spring discharge. …”
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Impregnation of ZnO onto a Vegetal Activated Carbon from Algerian Olive Waste: A Sustainable Photocatalyst for Degradation of Ethyl Violet Dye by Ala Abdessemed, Shivatharsiny Rasalingam, Sanna Abdessemed, Kamel El Zin Djebbar, Ranjit Koodali

“…The synthesized AC-ZnO material was characterized using powder X-ray diffraction, BET surface area measurements, Raman microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, and zeta potential measurements. …”
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Bottom trawl surveys show a sharp decline in European eel (Anguilla anguilla) abundance in northern European coastal waters by Henrik Svedäng, Henrik Svedäng

“…Consequently, the European eel is considered critically endangered, which has been linked to overfishing and habitat destruction, including barriers, spread of parasites, contaminants, and climate change. Measurements of European eel escapement are considered difficult to obtain because return sea migrations occur diffusely from all possible coasts, including marine habitats. …”
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Automatic and Rapid Discrimination of Cotton Genotypes by Near Infrared Spectroscopy and Chemometrics by Hai-Feng Cui, Zi-Hong Ye, Lu Xu, Xian-Shu Fu, Cui-Wen Fan, Xiao-Ping Yu

“…This paper reports the application of near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and pattern recognition methods to rapid and automatic discrimination of the genotypes (parent, transgenic, and parent-transgenic hybrid) of cotton plants. Diffuse reflectance NIR spectra of representative cotton seeds (n=120) and leaves (n=123) were measured in the range of 4000–12000 cm−1. …”
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Electrochemical and physical properties of magnesioferrite nanomaterial and photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue by Nolubabalo Matinise, A. Fall

“…The MgFe2O4 nanomaterials exhibited impressive photocatalytic degradation efficiency, achieving an 81% degradation rate at pH 5.0 within 120 min. …”
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Layered double hydroxides (ZnAl-NO3-LDH) to mixed metal oxides: A promising pathway for sustainable NOx abatement by Humaira Asghar, Valter Maurino, Muhammad Ahsan Iqbal

“…The resulting ZnO-based LDOs were characterized via X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM-EDS), and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. The photocatalysts demonstrated a conversion efficiency of 27–29 % for NO photocatalytic conversion, with a notable reduction in NO₂ release (3–4 %) and a high selectivity of up to 91 % under light intensities of 20 and 40 W/m². …”
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Glaucoma and Diabetic Retinopathy in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2. Review. by I. V. Vorobyeva, E. V. Shherbakova

“…They give an opportunity to estimate the dynamics of pathological process and the efficiency of surgical and pharmacological treatment. …”
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Features of social-psychological rehabilitation of sportsmen-paralympians specialized in powerlifting by О. V. Sheviakov, E. Yu. Doroshenko, Ye. L. Mykhaliuk, V. V. Prykhodko, І. М. Liakhova, O. K. Nikanorov, S. M. Malakhova, А. М. Hurieieva

“…It was determined that in the process of the negative experiences of subjective loneliness rehabilitation for paralympic athletes specializing in powerlifting, it is important to consider the types of loneliness which are associated with the psychological state deterioration, which will allow to broaden the understanding of this phenomenon and increase in efficiency of rehabilitation measures.…”
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Hydrogen-peroxide intercalated expanded graphite facilitates large enhancement in thermal conductivity of polyetherimide/graphite nanocomposites by Fatema Tarannum, Swapneel Danayat, Avinash Nayal, Zarin Tasnim Mona, Roshan Sameer Annam, Keisha B. Walters, Jivtesh Garg

“…Furthermore, through-plane thermal diffusivity of EG-H2O2 paper was measured to be 9.5 mm2s-1 while that of NaClO3 case was measured to be 6.7 mm2s-1, thus directly confirming the beneficial impact of H2O2 in preserving the high k of graphene. …”
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Integration of Edge-Lit Quantum Dot Coated Lightguides in Soft Smart Surfaces by Ravi Kishore, Jan Audenaert, Frederick Bossuyt, Pieter Bauwens, Bjorn Vandecasteele, Youri Meuret

“…These offer saturated colors but face challenges in cost, brightness, efficiency, and durability. Backlight-based technologies, such as edge-lit planar lightguides, provide a mature alternative. …”
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Fast Reflectance Spectral Profile Reconstruction Method for Full-waveform Hyperspectral LiDAR by Hui SHAO, Hulong ZHANG, Hui DAI, Yuwei CHEN, Long SUN, Heng XU, Xingyun LI

“…The direct transmission of information from the full-waveform signals to the reconstruction of the reflectance spectral profiles is a more efficient approach. Therefore, we propose an echo intensity correction method based on HSL full-waveform data for the rapid generation of reflectance spectral profiles of targets. …”
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VIS-NIR-SWIR spectroscopic mapping for classification of hydrothermal-metasomatic alterations on the flanks of the Stolbovoe uranium deposit (Eastern Cis-Sayan) by E. N. Karmanov, N. V. Ledeneva, V. A. Rassulov, A. V. Tomashev

“…The instrument was used to measure diffuse reflectance spectra in the Ultraviolet-Visible-Short-Wave Infrared (UV-Vis-SWIR) ranges; the composition of various mineral phases was determined using the TSGVersion 7 database and software.Results. …”
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Advantages of using T1-mapping in cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in patients with acromegaly by Alina A. Almaskhanova, Konstantin V. Melkozerov, Elena G. Przhiyalkovskaya, Natalia V. Tarbaeva, Anastasya Y. Korneluk, Raisa S. Kosharnaia, Victor Y. Kalashnikov, Zhanna E. Belaya, Galina A. Mel'nichenko, Natalia G. Mokrysheva

“…All patients underwent standard medical examinations, including hormonal blood tests, electrocardiograms, echocardiography, Holter monitoring electrocardiograms and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart with gadolinium contrast, additionally 48 patients underwent T1-mapping, which is an MRI method that allows the detection of diffuse changes by measuring the values of myocardial relaxation time – T1. …”
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Clinical and radiological efficacy of a new conservative treatment for fibrocystic disease by R. M. Shabaev, I. V. Kolyadina, D. A. Blagovestnov, P. M. Starokon

“…Our new treatment strategy for FBD patients with clinical and radiological manifestations in the breast demonstrated high efficiency and can be implemented into routine clinical practice.…”
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COVID-19 – if the cure is worse than the disease. The Italian chaos by Giuseppe FERRARI

“…Moreover, it has not been accurately considered the real feasibility to enforce an efficient social distancing model and the effects of a prolonged lockdown on the Italian economy. …”

Regulatory effects of laser irradiation on greenhouse-grown strawberry productivity by LEI Kangqi, YANG Han, CHENG Feng, LEI Yumeng, LI Jianwei, QI Yetong, LI Zhitao, QI Xingjiang

“…The lasers were positioned 3 m above the ground with a diffuser to ensure uniform distribution over a 30 m2 area. …”
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Brain topology and cognitive outcomes after cardiac arrest: A graph theoretical analysis of fMRI data by Marlous M.L.H. Verhulst, Puck Lange, Anil Man Tuladhar, Prejaas Tewarie, Pauline C.W. van Gils, Caroline van Heugten, Judith Bonnes, Thijs Delnoij, Rick Helmich, Jeannette Hofmeijer

“…Since postanoxic encephalopathy is diffuse, measures of global network organization might contribute to identifying these patients at risk. …”
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Occurrence, migration, and ecological risk assessment of Neonicotinoid insecticides in water and sediments of Dongting Lake, China by Xiong Mao, Yi Huang, Zhi-tao Huo, Jun Guo, Cong Li, Feng-cun Huang

“…ABSTRACT: Neonicotinoid insecticides (NEOs) have become an integral part of the global insecticide market due to their high efficiency and low toxicity. However, their environmental persistence has raised significant ecological concerns. …”
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Comparison of Photocatalytic Activity: Impact of Hydrophilic Properties on TiO₂ and ZrO₂ Thin Films by Yuliana de Jesús Acosta-Silva, Misael Ian Lugo-Arredondo, Salvador Gallardo-Hernández, Juan Fernando Garcia-Trejo, Yasuhiro Matsumoto, Sandra Rivas, Ana Angélica Feregrino-Pérez, Luis A. Godínez, Arturo Méndez-López

“…Thin films (TFs) of TiO₂ and ZrO₂ were prepared and characterized to evaluate their structural and optical (SO) properties and, later, to test their efficiency for the photocatalytic degradation (PD) of methylene blue (MB) in aqueous solution. …”
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Spectroscopic analysis (UV-VIS-NIR) for predictive modeling of macro and micronutrients in grapevine leaves by J.I. Manzano, M. Rodríguez-Febereiro, M. Fandiño, M. Vilanova, J.J. Cancela

“…Accurate determinations are also relevant for enhancing nutrient use efficiency and formulating fertilizer recommendations. …”
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