Traditional fishing gears of Bankura District, WB, India: Some uniqueness in fish catching by Arindam GANGULY, Ujjal KONAR, Animesh KUNDU, Sandeep CHATTERJEE, Sristishil NANDI, Rajesh K. GUIN, Madhuchhanda DUARI, Asish MANDAL, Pradeep K. DAS MOHAPATRA

“…They also apply indigenous knowledge to develop some unique fish catching techniques like Gābāna, bamboo piece immersion and bowl trap. However, destructive fishing technique applying harmful chemicals had also been noticed in certain regions. …”
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Development of Magnetizable, Nickel–Ferrite-Decorated Carbon Nanocomposites as Hydrogenation Catalyst for Aniline Synthesis by Ádám Prekob, Máté Péter Szegedi, Gábor Muránszky, Ferenc Kristály, Miklós Nagy, Gyula Halasi, Ákos Szamosvölgyi, Béla Fiser, Béla Viskolcz, László Vanyorek

“…Amine-functionalized NiFe₂O₄ nanoparticles were deposited on the surfaces of nitrogen-doped bamboo-like carbon nanotubes (N-BCNT) and carbon nanolayers (CNL) by using a coprecipitation process. …”
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The Effects of Different Natural Plant Extracts on the Formation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Roast Duck by Xixi Shen, Xinyuan Huang, Xiaoyan Tang, Junliang Zhan, Suke Liu

“…The objective of this study was to compare the effects of green tea extract (GTE); extract of bamboo leaves (EBL); grape seed extract (GSE) and rosemary extract (RE) on PAHs in roast duck to obtain the optimum extract and present a guidance for reducing PAHs in roast duck. …”
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Savannah chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes verus) nesting behavior in the unprotected area of Tikankali near to a mining exploitation and the Niokolo Koba National Park in Senegal by Dame Diallo, Papa Ibnou Ndiaye, Landing Badji, Jill D. Pruetz

“…The majority of nests (63%) were found in wooded savannah, 19% in bamboo savannah, 09% in gallery forest and 07% in open forest. …”
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PENGARUH KADAR EKSTENDER DAN WAKTU KEMPA TERHADAP SIFAT FISIS MEKANIS LBV DENGAN PEREKAT PHENOL FORMALDEHIDA by Adi Santoso, Yusuf Sudo Hadi, Raudhah Juliati

“…Pemanfaatan bambu untuk Laminated Bamboo-Veneer (LBV) belum banyak ditemukan. Dalam rangka diversifikasi produk bambu maka dilakukan penelitian mengenai pengaruh kadar ekstender dan waktu kempa terhadap sifat fisis mekanis venir bambu lamina dengan perekat phenol formaldehida. …”
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Kekuatan Lentur Komposit Polyester Berpenguat Serat Tapis Kelapa by I Made Astika, I Gusti Komang Dwijana

“…In the future this material can be used to replace the wood,bamboo and gipsun which are high price and lower water resistance.The research material made with coconut filter fiber as reinforcement and matrix resinunsaturated polyester (UPRs) type Yukalac BQTN 157, with 1% hardener types MEKPO(Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide) and fiber treatment by 0.5% KMnO4. …”
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Soft X-ray spectro-ptychography of boron nitride nanobamboos, carbon nanotubes and permalloy nanorods by Jaianth Vijayakumar, Hao Yuan, Nicolas Mille, Stefan Stanescu, Sufal Swaraj, Vincent Favre-Nicolin, Ebrahim Najafi, Adam P. Hitchcock, Rachid Belkhou

“…Here, results of soft X-ray spectro-ptychography at energies as low as 180 eV are presented, and its capabilities are illustrated with results from permalloy nanorods (Fe 2p), carbon nanotubes (C 1s) and boron nitride bamboo nanostructures (B 1s, N 1s). The optimization of low-energy X-ray spectro-ptychography is described and important challenges associated with measurement approaches, reconstruction algorithms and their effects on the reconstructed images are discussed. …”
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Auxin and carbohydrate control flower bud development in Anthurium andraeanum during early stage of sexual reproduction by Xiao Wan, Long-Hai Zou, Xiaoyun Pan, Yaying Ge, Liang Jin, Qunyang Cao, Jiewei Shi, Danqing Tian

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The stability of soil organic carbon across topographies in a tropical rainforest by Yamin Jiang, Huai Yang, Qiu Yang, Wenjie Liu, Zhaolei Li, Wei Mao, Xu Wang, Zhenghong Tan

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Dynamic of Phenolic Compounds in <i>Guadua angustifolia</i> Kunth under Chemical, Organic, and Biological Fertilization by Juan José Sánchez-Matiz, Hair Santiago Lozano-Puentes, David A. Villamarín-Raad, Sergio A. Díaz-Gallo, Lucía Ana Díaz-Ariza

“…Currently, the effect of such fertilizers on the synthesis dynamics of this group of metabolites in bamboo is unknown. In this study, the total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC) in the leaves of plants fertilized with diammonium phosphate (DAP) and humus in combination with the biofertilizers Promofort^®, <i>Azospirillum brasilense</i>, <i>Pseudomonas fluorescens</i>, and <i>Stenotrophomonas</i> sp. were determined using colorimetric techniques across three sampling events (four, five, and seven months after planting). …”
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Enquiry into Gunpowder Weapons Used by Hülegü in the Middle East Campaign by Oğuz A.Y.

“…These arrows carried paper tubes filled with gunpowder, which would increase their range to reach the mountain fortress of Maymun-Diz, and bombs covered with cartons, bamboo, ceramic, or metal which would set fire to the defenders of the fort. …”
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Modification of the existing maximum residue levels and setting of import tolerances for fluopyram in various crops by EFSA (European Food Safety Authority), Giulia Bellisai, Giovanni Bernasconi, Alba Brancato, Luis Carrasco Cabrera, Irene Castellan, Monica Del Aguila, Lucien Ferreira, German Giner Santonja, Luna Greco, Samira Jarrah, Renata Leuschner, Ileana Miron, Stefanie Nave, Ragnor Pedersen, Hermine Reich, Silvia Ruocco, Miguel Santos, Alessia Pia Scarlato, Anne Theobald, Manuela Tiramani, Alessia Verani

“…The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive MRL proposals for all the crops under assessment except for palm hearts and bamboo shoots. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of fluopyram in commodities under consideration at the validated limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.01 mg/kg. …”
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Antioxidant Activities and Profile of Amino Acid of Yoghurt from Beef Milk Fermentation with Dadih Starter by Sri Yadial Chalid, Pratiwi Nur Kinasih, Fitriah Hatiningsih, Tarso Rudiana

“…Dadih is naturally fermented buffalo milk in bamboo tubes and known to have antioxidant, antibacterial, and antihypertensive activity. …”
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LESSON LEARNED FROM MANGROVE REHABILITATION PROGRAM IN INDONESIA by Cecep Kusmana

“…In order to rehabilitate destroyed mangrove ecosystems, Indonesia applies at least three type of planting designs (square planting design, zig zag planting design, and cluster planting design) and eight planting techniques (“banjar harian” technique, bamboo pole technique, guludan technique, water break technique, huge polybag technique, ditch muddy technique, huge mole technique, cluster technique). …”
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Aeroponic systems design: considerations and challenges by Albert Min, Nam Nguyen, Liam Howatt, Marlowe Tavares, Jaho Seo

“…Secondly, nutrient solution was mixed on-demand from Reverse Osmosis (RO) water and concentrated nutrient stock then pumped into the pressure tank using a positive displacement pump. A bamboo-based substrate that allowed both germination and extended vegetative growth was supported on a stainless steel mesh and PVC frame acting as a grow tray. …”
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Structural behavior of cemented bahareque for social housing: A case study in Guayaquil City, Ecuador by Fernando Mite-Anastacio, Ken Tello-Ayala, Natividad García-Troncoso, Christian E. Silva, Christian E. Silva, Christian Malaga-Chuquitaype, Kleiner Arévalo, David Villao

“…One of the most economical and ecological structural systems for certain areas is the cemented bahareque, which uses Guadua cane, a type of Bamboo with favorable properties for construction. …”
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Edible Insects in Thailand: An Overview of Status, Properties, Processing, and Utilization in the Food Industry by Sasiprapa Krongdang, Patcharin Phokasem, Karthikeyan Venkatachalam, Narin Charoenphun

“…Some of the most consumed and sold edible insects in Thailand include locusts, palm weevils, silkworm pupae, bamboo caterpillars, crickets, red ants, and giant water bugs. …”
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Low-carbon municipal solid waste management using bio-based solutions and community participation: The case study of cultural tourism destination in Nan, Thailand by Thammananya Sakcharoen, Wilailuk Niyommaneerat, Bualuang Faiyue, Thapat Silalertruksa

“…Four low-carbon waste management scenarios were assessed, including increasing recycling rates (RE), using food waste as animal feed (BbS1), using bagasse containers as a soil conditioner (BbS2), and substituting single-use plastics with bamboo products (BbS3). Results showed that the BbS1 scenario had the highest performance in greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation, reducing 66.3 t CO2e/year, followed by BbS2, RE, and BbS3 scenarios, which reduce GHG by about 12.3, 11, and 1 t CO2e/year, respectively. …”
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Cellulose nanofibers/polyvinyl alcohol blends as an efficient coating to improve the hydrophobic and oleophobic properties of paper by Shancong Huang, Xiyun Wang, Yu Zhang, Yu Meng, Feiguo Hua, Xinxing Xia

“…The results showed that the size of bamboo fibers (BFs) decreased significantly and the crystallinity increased significantly after biological enzyme treatment. …”
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The effect of plant weight on estimations of stalk lodging resistance by Christopher J. Stubbs, Yusuf A. Oduntan, Tyrone R. Keep, Scott D. Noble, Daniel J. Robertson

“…Results indicate that ignoring the effects of self-loading when calculating stalk flexural stiffness is appropriate for large and stiff plants such as maize, bamboo, and sorghum. However, significant errors result when ignoring the effects of self-loading in smaller plants with larger relative grain sizes, such as rice (8% error) and wheat (16% error). …”
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