Two-choice tests were conducted to examine the effect of surface roughness on the resting preference of bed bugs, Cimex lectularius L., on copper, basswood, and acrylic materials. The influence of pyrethroid formulation applications on resting preferences was also evaluated. Bed bugs were given the choice of resting between two sanded halves of each material tested. One half was sanded with a P...

energy consumption is very high in greenhouses mainly due to off-season production. the main source of its energy supply is fossil fuels. due to the disadvantages of fossil fuels consumption and preventive laws in the incoming years, study on reducing consumption and replacing a part of them with renewable energy is essential. in this research, a solar heating system, equipped with a concentrat...

The purpose of this study is to identify the currently supported diet and dietary niches of the Malagasy subfossil and extant lemurs. The study was conducted partially in Tsinjoarivo and Antananarivo, Madagascar in the summer of 2013. Samples were analyzed and microwear determined that the dietary niches were aligned with current literature. Grit accumulation occurs more frequently in disturbed...

background: this study aimed to determine the efficiency of the intermittent cycle extended aeration system (iceas) and the removal conditions of treating contaminants, especially nitrogen phosphorus from sea shopping center wastewater. methods: experiment was carried out on fish distribution center of bandar abbas and 30 samples were collected in a 6 month period from the inlet of the market s...

A potential new post-emergence physical weed control tactic is described. It entails plant abrasion and death upon assault from abrasive grits propelled by compressed air. Grit derived from granulated walnut shells was delivered by a sand blaster at 517 kPa at distances of 300–600 mm from seedlings of Chenopodium album in glasshouse pots. Control was influenced by size of plants at time of trea...

This work focuses on introducing new sustainable chemicals in the wool grease removal processes by aiming to understand effect of an eco-friendly solvent, cyclopentyl methyl ether (CPME), solvent-based extraction and, addition, impact protein hydrolyzate (WPH) as a biosurfactant derived from green hydrolysis scouring process. In solvent process assisted using CPME, CPME and presence four primar...

Objective: Zirconia is increasingly being used in restorative dentistry but its removal is often a difficult procedure due to its resistance to cutting with conventional diamond burs. Zirconia cutting burs have been developed and this study aims to compare 4 such burs. Methods: 35 experienced restorative dentists selected from our Practice Based Network (PBN) were asked to evaluate the cutting ...

The purpose of this study is to improve the gas–liquid separation performance an oil tank and establish a design method enable only in tank. Since it difficult for conventional tanks completely remove bubbles remaining hydraulic oil, essential introduce technology actively separate from oil. Therefore, bubble removal was improved even under condition added lateral acceleration by appropriately ...

In a world filled with big data, mathematical models, and statistics, the development of strong quantitative skills is becoming increasingly critical for modern biologists. Teachers in this field must understand how students acquire quantitative skills and explore barriers experienced by students when developing these skills. In this study, we examine the interrelationships among gender, grit, ...