Physiological Responses of and to Combined Stress of Diesel Fuel and Sr Stress in Soil.

Diesel spills and nuclides pollution cause global ecosystem and human health problems. The remediation of contaminated soil using woody plants has received considerable attention. Differences in plant species and sex can lead to differences in tolerance to various stressors.

Influence of High-Speed Ram Transition Position on Porosity and Mechanical Properties of Large One-Piece Die-Casting Al-Si-Mn-Mg Aluminium Alloy.

The high-pressure die-casting process can effectively manufacture aluminium alloy castings with complex shapes and thin wall thicknesses. However, due to the complex flow characteristics of the liquid metal during the mould-filling process, there are significant differences in the mechanical properties of different parts of the casting. This paper analyses the effect of the high-speed ram transition position on porosity and mechanical properties of Al-Si-Mn-Mg aluminium alloys in the high-pressure die-casting (HPDC) process, comparing the 1160 mm and 1200 mm positions.

I'm More Prosocial than Others: Narcissism Facilitates Prosocial Behavior in Public Situations.

Although narcissism consistently predicts maladaptive behaviors, the relationship between narcissism and prosocial behavior remains controversial due to the paradoxical nature of narcissism. In three studies, we investigated the roles of situational and motivational factors in the link between narcissism and prosocial behavior. In Study 1 ( = 932), a questionnaire survey revealed that trait narcissism positively predicted prosocial behavior tendencies only in public situations as opposed to anonymous situations.

Genome-Wide Structural Variation Analysis and Breed Comparison of Local Domestic Ducks in Shandong Province, China.

Structural variations in the duck genome significantly impact the environmental adaptability and phenotypic diversity of duck populations. Characterizing these SVs in local domestic duck breeds from Shandong province offers valuable insights for breed selection and the development of new breeds. This study aimed to profile the genomic SVs in three local duck breeds (Matahu duck, Weishan partridge duck, and Wendeng black duck) and explore their differential distributions.

Advanced electrochemiluminescent approaches for contaminant detection in food matrices using metal-organic framework composites.

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are highly valued for their electronic and optical capabilities in food sample analysis. Implementing MOF-based sensors is crucial for public health safety. This review centers on electrochemiluminescence (ECL) MOFs for monitoring food samples, highlighting signal changes from combining MOFs with Ru(bpy), TPrA, nanomaterials, and biomolecules.