Nitrogen Elevating and Reducing Method (NERM) is a new technology developed to remove inclusions and oxygen in molten steel. The principle that underlies it is that nitrogenizing molten steel under low or normal pressure initially elevates the nitrog...
The main object of this study is the improvement of the dynamics of NO2 sensors based on ZnO nanostructures. Investigations presented in this paper showed that the combination of temperature and ultraviolet (UV) activation of the sensors can signific...
The application of biogas slurry in agriculture production is regarded as a sustainable method for mitigating the environmental impacts of fertilization. To investigate the effects of biogas slurry application on soil nitrogen loss and crop yield, a...
We selected Tai Lake in China as the research area, and based on the Eco-lab model, we parameterized seven main external input conditions: discharge, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, wind speed, elevation, and temperature. We combined the LHS uncertaint...
3D geodata play an increasingly important role in precision agriculture, e.g., for modeling in-field variations of grain crop features such as height or biomass. A common data capturing method is LiDAR, which often requires expensive equipment and pr...
Background: In this study, hydroponic experiments were conducted to examine the roles of sulphur (S), calcium (Ca), and nitric oxide (NO) in alleviating salt stress (20 mM NaCl) in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) seedlings. Methods: Analyses include...
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Cadmium presence in soil is considered a significant threat to human health. Biochar is recognized as an effective method to immobilize Cd ions in different soils. However, obtaining effective and viable biochar to remove elevated Cd from postmining...
The conventional pyrolysis of tar-rich coals faces limitations in maximizing tar yield and optimizing tar composition, often resulting in inefficient resource utilization and elevated emissions of CO2. This study investigates a novel cryogenic pretre...
Background: Carbon dots (CDs) are promising fluorescent nanomaterials with great application potential in bioimaging and organelle-targeted diagnostics. This study compares nitrogen-doped (N-CDs) and boron–nitrogen co-doped CDs (BN-CDs) in norm...
Long-term tea cultivation alters soil nitrogen forms and microbial communities, yet the coupling relationships between soil nitrogen fractions and microbial functions remain poorly understood. Because long-term tea cultivation is accompanied by susta...
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agricultural soils can accelerate climate change, therefore, different soil fertilization techniques should be assessed before application to reduce GHG emissions. Pig slurry applications can greatly influence soil...
Amid accelerating global nitrogen deposition, China has emerged as the world’s third-largest hotspot after Western Europe and North America. Disentangling how elevated N inputs interact with intensifying precipitation and silvicultural practice...
Conventional water and fertilizer management practices have led to elevated greenhouse gas emissions from rice fields and decreased the efficiency of water and fertilizer utilization in agricultural land. The implementation of water-saving irrigation...
Livestock grazing can affect the cycling of nutritional elements in soil by making changes to the vegetation coverage. This study aimed to investigate the effect of rangeland exploitation on vegetation coverage and nitrogen kinetics. To this end, thr...
Background/Objectives: Biochemical processes such as the glycolytic pathway and Kreb’s cycle are important in producing ATP for the brain. Without a sufficient supply of glucose for energy metabolism, the brain cannot efficiently regulate or co...
Accurate soil management has long been the focus of research in agroecology. Crop productivity can be enhanced while reducing environmental threats from excessive fertilization by fully comprehending the spatial variability of soil properties and del...
Sustainable nitrogen (N) management is critical for enhancing wheat production in the water-limited environment of China’s Loess Plateau. This study investigated the effects of four N rates (0, 120, 180, and 240 kg N ha−1) and two sowing...
Based on an integrated analysis, this study summarized the current status of soil quality in Yantai apple orchards, developed a multivariate regulation model for key soil physicochemical properties, and proposed optimized fertilization strategies to...
This study presents a four-year evaluation (2020–2024) of an integrated climate mitigation project on a pig farm in Ávila, Spain, at an elevation of over 1100 m above sea level with continental climate conditions. The project aimed to re...
(1) Background: The escalating issue of soil degradation caused by excessive chemical fertilizer application poses significant threats to the sustainable development of Chinese flowering cabbage (Brassica campestris L. ssp. chinensis (L.) var. utilis...
This study assessed the impact of pandemic-related changes in treated wastewater on surface water quality and ecological status of the Raba River within the Natura 2000 site. Particular attention to the reliability of the Kasinka Mała wastewater...
Freshwater fish processing produces 30–70% nutrient-rich by-products, often discarded or undervalued. Grass carp by-products, rich in protein, offer potential as raw materials for fermented seasonings. This study explores the use of these by-pr...
Background: Natural astaxanthin, a commercially valuable carotenoid, is primarily sourced from Haematococcus pluvialis, a microalga known for its remarkable resilience to environmental stress. Methods: In this study, the physiological and transcripto...
A large-scale application of sophorolipids (SLs) was blocked by their high production cost. One feasible way to reduce the cost of SL production is to develop cheap feedstocks as the substrates for SL fermentation. In the present work, cottonseed mol...
(1) Background: Hip fractures are highly prevalent traumatic events with significant functional consequences, particularly among the older population. These fractures are associated with increased mortality, postoperative complications, and functiona...
Background/Objectives: The effects of thermal drying on the viability of beneficial microorganisms immobilized in biochar, as well as on biochar nutrient retention, remain insufficiently understood. This study aimed to evaluate how drying temperature...
Population growth has led to an increased volume of wastewater from industrial, domestic, and municipal sources, contaminating aquatic bodies in the state of Veracruz. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a water treatment system incorporating...
Forests are degraded from various factors, and the first step in restoration frequently involves revegetation. One of the degradations is wildfires, which damage vegetation, affect soils, and lead to the loss of ecosystem functions. Using seed mixtur...
This study investigates the effects of ultrasonic nanocrystalline surface modification (UNSM) on the formation of nitride layers in Ti-6Al-4V alloy during ion-plasma nitriding (IPN). Various UNSM parameters, including vibration amplitude, static load...
Background: Starch accumulation contributes substantially to maize grain yield and quality. Starch synthase III (SSIII) is a key component of the starch biosynthetic enzyme complex. However, its regulatory role in starch accumulation in maize endospe...
(1) Background: The urate-lowering effects of three iridoid glycosides, which are paederosidic acid, paederosidic acid methyl ester, and paederoside, isolated from Paederia foetida and the protection they provide against hyperuricemia-induced kidney...
Objective: Ringer’s lactate may improve early systemic inflammation during critical illnesses like severe acute pancreatitis, which are associated with hypocalcemia. Ringer’s lactate is buffered and contains lactate and calcium. We, thus...
Anthropogenic eutrophication has caused widespread environmental problems in freshwater lakes, reducing biodiversity and disrupting the classic pelagic food chain. Increasing our understanding of the exact role of nutrients and physicochemical variab...
The betel nut is one of the most widely consumed addictive substances in the world after nicotine, ethanol, and caffeine. Arecoline is an active ingredient from the areca nut. It has many pharmacological effects and can affect the central nervous sys...
Background and Objectives: Immunosuppressed patients are at higher risk of delayed diagnosis and atypical presentations in the emergency department (ED), requiring prompt management. This study compares febrile (≥37.5 °C) and afebrile (<37....
Straw returning has been evidenced to be an effective strategy for straw utilization. Nevertheless, numerous adverse effects on straw direct returning have been widely reported. It is safer to fully degrade the straw and then return it to the soil. T...
Summer maize constitutes a major food crop in the Yellow River Basin. Optimizing nitrogen (N) application management for this crop not only elevates its yield but also reduces N leaching, thereby ensuring food security and lessening agricultural surf...
Background/Objectives: Estrogen deficiency is associated with metabolic disturbances and impaired glucose homeostasis. Morin, a natural flavonol, has shown promising hypoglycemic and antioxidant properties, but its effects under hypoestrogenic diabet...
Grazing studies were carried out over a 5-year period using pregnant cows, yearling calves and 2-year-old heifers to investigate the influence of diet on intake, methane (CH4) emissions and retention of nitrogen (N). Monoculture legume (birdsfoot tre...
Changes in the structural and textural properties of NiAl-layered double hydroxides (LDHs) (with 2–4 molar ratios of metals) and state of nickel that occur in different steps of the synthesis of nickel catalysts were studied using XRD, thermal...
This paper deals with experimental investigations of ZnO nanostructures, consisting of a mixture of nanoparticles and nanowires, obtained by the chemical (hydrothermal) method. The influences of both oxidizing (NO2) and reducing gases (H2, NH3), as w...
Intermittent exposure to hypoxia (IHE) increases production of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species which, as signalling molecules, participate in tissue injury–repair–regeneration cascade. The process is also stimulated by arginine whose...
Background: Hyperuricemia is a prevalent metabolic disorder characterized by elevated serum uric acid (UA) levels. Methods: In this study, hydrolysate (SPP) derived from silkworm pupae protein was isolated and identified, demonstrating anti-hyperuric...
(1) Background: Down-regulation of photosynthesis has been commonly reported in elevated CO2 (eCO2) experiments and is accompanied by a reduction of leaf nitrogen (N) concentration. Decreased N concentrations in plant tissues under eCO2 can be attrib...
Background: The role of dietary patterns in the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly under varying levels of ambient air pollution, remains insufficiently understood. Aims: We aimed to investigate the association...
Background and objectives: Plasma arginine vasopressin (P-AVP) is regulated by the non-osmotic pathway in patients with heart failure (HF) and reduced ejection fraction. However, the regulation of P-AVP in patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) re...
Background/Objectives: Myostatin, primarily produced by skeletal muscle, inhibits muscle growth and promotes protein degradation. It has been implicated in conditions such as obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease. However, its assoc...
To address soil degradation from long-term monoculture, rotary tillage, and excessive chemical fertilization in semi-arid regions of China, we conducted a three-year field experiment. We assessed the synergy of integrated management practices combine...
With increasing environmental pollution from ship exhaust emissions and increasingly stringent International Maritime Organization carbon regulations, there is a growing demand for cleaner and lower-carbon fuels and near-zero-emission marine engines...
Ammonia is a common nitrogenous pollutant frequently detected in surface waters and wastewater effluents, where elevated concentrations can cause eutrophication and pose risks to aquatic ecosystems and water quality. For these reasons, advancing effi...
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