Comparative population dynamics of zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) populations in two similar closely adjacent warm-water Texas reservoirs by Jason L. Locklin, Josiah S. Moore, Robert F. McMahon

“…Rapid shell growth and maturation allowed initiation of spawning earlier than zebra mussel populations in cooler, higher latitudes. …”
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Enrichment process of phosphorite type REY based on the structure and geochemical features of the Zhijin Xinhua phosphorite in China by Man Wang, Hong Xie, Changjian Wang, Zhi Li, Chenglong Yang, Yuhang Wang

“…Biological waste comprises most of the particle composition, followed by sand debris, and agglomerates. …”
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Micro/nano encapsulation methods of bioactive materials controlled release using chitosan for functionalization of textiles substrates: Review by Hasabo Abdelbagi Mohamed Ahmed, Ramadan Mohmmed

“…Chitin as a biopolymeric material is assumed to be the most substantially abundant Material in the biosphere after cellulose. …”
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EVALUATION OF THERMAL METAMORPHISM TEMPERATURE OF EQUILIBRATED ORDINARY CHONDRITES by К. G. Sukhanova, A. B. Kuznetsov, S. G. Skublov, O. L. Galankina

“…The obtained temperatures are consistent with the onion-shell model of the planetesimal structure, in which the most metamorphosed chondrites are closer to the heating source (Buschhof, L6-734 °C), meteorites of the 5th petrologic type (p.t.) occupied an intermediate position (Orlovka, H5 – 687 °С; Elenovka, L5 – 691 °С; Knyaginya, LL5 – 700 °C), and the chondrites of the 4th p.t. were closer to the surface (Kargapole, H4 – 691 °C; Saratov, L4 – 670 °С; Bjurböle, LL4 – 682 °C). …”
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Machine learning analysis of molecular dynamics properties influencing drug solubility by Zeinab Sodaei, Saeid Ekrami, Seyed Majid Hashemianzadeh

“…The results indicate that seven properties, logP, Solvent Accessible Surface Area (SASA), Coulombic_t, LJ, Estimated Solvation Free energies (DGSolv), Root Mean Square Deviation (RMSD), and Average number of solvents in Solvation Shell (AvgShell) are highly effective in predicting solubility, exhibiting performance comparable to predictive models based on structural features. …”
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Optimization of biomass-fueled vertical corn drying: Efficiency, energy balance, and sustainability by Sukmawaty Sukmawaty, Syahrul Syahrul, Amuddin Amuddin, Sri Helmayana Rahmi, Ahmad Ibrahim Syahrul

“…These findings suggest that candlenut shells are a viable, sustainable alternative for efficient post-harvest thermal processing, particularly in rural agro-industrial settings.…”
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Biomimetic Fabrication of Silica Microcapsules Using Bifunctional Peptides by Fei Hou, Zichao Guo, Yue Hui, Chun‐Xia Zhao

“…Abstract Microcapsules have a wide range of applications in various fields due to their unique core‐shell structures and high volume‐to‐surface area ratio. …”
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Analysis of the Mechanical Behaviour of a Tube Confined within a Granular Medium by Sajid ZEMAM

“…Abstract: Understanding the mechanical behaviour of confined cylindrical shells is essential for the long-term stability of geotechnical structures such as buried pipelines and well casings. …”
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Pirana and Integrated PMX Tools, a Workbench for NONMEM, NLME, pyDarwin, and RsNLME by Rong Chen, Mark Sale, James Craig, Michael Tomashevskiy, Alex Mazur, Shuhua Hu, Keith Nieforth

“…These capabilities include: Integration of the NLME engine via the R speaks NLME (RsNLME) package for developing NLME models Integration of a Shiny graphical interface for the construction of NLME models Integration of machine learning pyDarwin python package Integration of a Shiny interface for custom diagnostics including Goodness of Fit (GOF) plots, tables, Visual Predictive Check (VPC) and report shell generation Improved setup with support for parallel execution on a wide range of platforms In this tutorial, we present a full workflow demonstrating how to use Pirana to build, fit, post‐process, and perform VPC on models using NONMEM and NLME. …”
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Dynamic Response of a Single-Layer Reticulated Dome during Aircraft Impact Based on S-J Modeling Method by Li Lin, Bo Huang, Yunhui Sun, Yu Zhu, Duozhi Wang

“…To accurately describe the mechanical responses of reticulated shells under aircraft impacts, the Johnson–Cook material model considering temperature effect with corresponding SHELL 163 element was selected for determining the members of the numerical model and the shell element was used to establish the spherical joints of reticulated shells; the whole process was called the S-J modeling method. …”
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Accelerated sintering and microstructural regulation of tungsten powder compact by novel modulation of particle configuration by Peng Hu, Yijie Gao, Hexiong Liu, Yunfei Yang, Qinqin Zhou, Jung-Sik Kim, Yaowu Hao, Jinshu Wang

“…Importantly, full-coherent phase interface induced superior strength and plasticity in alloy sintered using core-shell powder, which highlights the importance of microstructural regulation on improving the mechanical property that superior than most of previously reported tungsten heavy alloys. …”
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GEOECOLOGY OR LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY. WHAT ARE THESE: GEOGRAPHY'S SUCCESSES OR ITS CRISIS? by V. A. Shalnev, V. V. Melnichuk

“…The realities of modern geographical reality, including the teaching of geographical shell and landscapes, were hardly used in this approach. …”
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Renormalization of general Effective Field Theories: formalism and renormalization of bosonic operators by Renato M. Fonseca, Pablo Olgoso, José Santiago

“…Abstract We describe the most general local, Lorentz-invariant, effective field theory of scalars, fermions and gauge bosons up to mass dimension 6. …”
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Formulation Design and Development of a Unani Transdermal Patch for Antiemetic Therapy and Its Pharmaceutical Evaluation by Mohd Nauman Saleem, Mohammad Idris

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Universe 2.0: Black holes? No. Black stars! by Johannes Böhm-Mäder

“…General relativity does not support a passable horizon hosting an infinitely concentrated mass in vacuum. …”
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FORMATION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE IN THE INFORMATION TRAINING ENVIRONMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION AND THE PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIVISM by Alla B. Nisilevich, Ekaterina V. Strigova, Olga V. Haritonova

“…Besides, as a methodological basis of the information training environment the principles of social constructivism are analyzed. The training Moodle shell program entirely meets requirements of educational process and the virtual educational environment as well, and it is also the most sensible modern system of distance learning as a whole and to foreign languages in particular.…”
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Optimization of approaches to the treatment of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis by S. S. Belous, O. V. Knyazev

“…Ulcerative colitis is an autoimmune disease of the colon, manifested by the development of non-specific inflammation of its mucous membrane with a mandatory lesion of the rectum. The most common in clinical practice is left-sided ulcerative colitis, a mild or moderate attack. …”
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PURIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS OF SPENT FUEL ASSEMBLIES BY COLD CRUCIBLE INDUCTION MELTING by M. Yu. Kalenova, A. V. Dmitrieva, I. V. Kuznetsov, А. М. Koscheev, O. E. Budin, A. S. Schepin

“…Actinides steel shell and bottom product contamination was predicted using computer modeling. …”
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Preparation of SDF-1α-loaded electrospun coaxial microspheres and their study on promoting migration and differentiation of dental pulp stem cells by Wenjie Feng, Chao Li, Qun An, Shaojing Shi, Yuanfei Wang, Guanfan Lu, Degang Sun

“…IntroductionRoot canal therapy (RCT) is the most common treatment for pulpitis or pulp necrosis. …”
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The conservation status of the freshwater and terrestrial turtles of Mexico: a critical review of biodiversity conservation strategies by Rodrigo Macip Ríos, Rebeca Ontiveros, Saúl López-Alcaide, Gustavo Casas-Andreu

“…We searched for the imperiled level or protection status of each taxon according to the IUCN Red List, CITES appendices, the 25 most endangered freshwater turtles and tortoises, and the protection lists issued by the Mexican Government. …”
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