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Artificial Neural Network Modeling Applied For Predicting Reformate Yield And Research Octane Number In The Reforming Process, Badiea S. Babaqi, Abdelrigeeb Ali Al-Gathe, Mohd S. Takriff, Hassimi Abu Hasan, Mohammed H. Al-Douh Feb 2024

Artificial Neural Network Modeling Applied For Predicting Reformate Yield And Research Octane Number In The Reforming Process, Badiea S. Babaqi, Abdelrigeeb Ali Al-Gathe, Mohd S. Takriff, Hassimi Abu Hasan, Mohammed H. Al-Douh

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

The prediction model of the continuous catalytic regeneration reforming process was developed for expecting the reformate yield and research octane number using an Artificial Neural Network technique (ANN) to improve the process performance. The proposed model includes temperatures, pressures, and hydrogen to hydrocarbon molar ratio as input parameters while the output of the process represents reformate yield and research octane number. The ANN model was carried out to estimate the process behavior based on the Levenberg-Marquardt Algorithm, which included the nine input parameters, two hidden layers (10-5 neurons), and two parameters as network outputs. The results obtained were that the …

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Table Of Contents, The Editors Feb 2024

Table Of Contents, The Editors

Coal Geology & Exploration

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Deep Coalbed Methane Production Technology For The Eastern Margin Of The Ordos Basin: Advances And Their Implications, Zeng Wenting, Xu Fengyin, Zhang Lei, Sun Weiwei, Wang Qian, Liu Yinhua, Yu Lizhu, Ji Liang, Zeng Quanshu, Zhang Kang Feb 2024

Deep Coalbed Methane Production Technology For The Eastern Margin Of The Ordos Basin: Advances And Their Implications, Zeng Wenting, Xu Fengyin, Zhang Lei, Sun Weiwei, Wang Qian, Liu Yinhua, Yu Lizhu, Ji Liang, Zeng Quanshu, Zhang Kang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Contrasting with shallow to moderately deep coalbed methane (CBM) reservoirs, deep CBM reservoirs exhibit favorable coal structures, high formation pressure, high free gas ratios, and high contents of total dissolved solids (TDS) and CO2. Extensive fracturing allows for CBM flowing at the initial stage, while the production parameters vary significantly throughout the CBM production. This requires wide technological boundaries of the main production technologies. Compared to shale gas and tight gas, deep CBM manifests different production mechanisms and relatively low free gas ratios, which lead to short flowing cycles of CBM. This necessitates timely water withdrawal for CBM …

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Differences In Geological Conditions Of Deep And Shallow Coalbed Methane And Their Formation Mechanisms, Xu Hao, Tang Dazhen, Tao Shu, Li Song, Tang Shuling, Chen Shida, Zong Peng, Dong Yu Feb 2024

Differences In Geological Conditions Of Deep And Shallow Coalbed Methane And Their Formation Mechanisms, Xu Hao, Tang Dazhen, Tao Shu, Li Song, Tang Shuling, Chen Shida, Zong Peng, Dong Yu

Coal Geology & Exploration

Deep coalbed methane (CBM) boasts abundant resources and great potential for exploitation. However, there is a lack of in-depth studies on the internal connections between deep and shallow CBM. This study investigated the Upper Paleozoic coalbed in the Ordos Basin. From the perspective of coalbed formation and evolution, it obtained three burial depth evolution modes of coalbed through summaries: both the maximum and present burial depths exceeding 2000 m, the maximum burial depth over 2000 m while the present burial depth less than 2000 m, and both the maximum and present burial depths less than 2000 m. This study systematically …

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Occurrence Mechanism, Environment And Dynamic Evolution Of Gas And Water In Deep Coal Seams, Li Yong, Xu Lifu, Liu Yu, Wang Ziwei, Gao Shuang, Ren Ci Feb 2024

Occurrence Mechanism, Environment And Dynamic Evolution Of Gas And Water In Deep Coal Seams, Li Yong, Xu Lifu, Liu Yu, Wang Ziwei, Gao Shuang, Ren Ci

Coal Geology & Exploration

Accurately understanding of the occurrence states, relative content, and distribution characteristics of gas - water under deep conditions has important guiding significance for efficient exploration and development of coalbed methane (CBM). Based on the theoretical model, molecular simulation and systematic analysis of gas-water, the occurrence states of gas-water in coal seam is clarified, and the boundary and dynamic evolution process of gas-water dynamic migration and accumulation are revealed. Considering the coal - water interface interaction, the mobility and occurrence states of water, the coalbed water can be divided into movable water (gravity water and capillary water), bound water (adsorbed water, …

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Effects Of Depth On Gas-Bearing Properties Of Coal Reservoirs And Their Coupling Relationships With Coalbed Methane Accumulation, Chen Shida, Hou Wei, Tang Dazhen, Li Xiang, Xu Hao, Tao Shu, Li Song, Tang Shuling Feb 2024

Effects Of Depth On Gas-Bearing Properties Of Coal Reservoirs And Their Coupling Relationships With Coalbed Methane Accumulation, Chen Shida, Hou Wei, Tang Dazhen, Li Xiang, Xu Hao, Tao Shu, Li Song, Tang Shuling

Coal Geology & Exploration

Burial depth serves as a comprehensive factor influencing coalbed methane (CBM) accumulation. Understanding the effects of depth on gas-bearing properties is critical for ascertaining the occurrence states and accumulation mechanisms of deep/shallow CBM. Based on the present situation of CBM exploration and the dissection of data from CBM exploration wells on the eastern margin of the Ordos Basin, this study explored the effects of burial depth on the gas content, saturated adsorbed gas capacity, and gas saturation of coal seams, as well as their coupling relationship with accumulation processes, using conventional and unconventional petroleum accumulation. The results indicate that CBM …

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Deep Coalbed Methane Resources In The Shenmu-Jiaxian Block, Ordos Basin, China: Geological Characteristics And Potential For Exploration And Exploitation, Li Guoyong, Yao Yanbin, Wang Hui, Meng Lingjian, Li Peijie, Zhang Yongchao, Wang Jianwei, Ma Limin Feb 2024

Deep Coalbed Methane Resources In The Shenmu-Jiaxian Block, Ordos Basin, China: Geological Characteristics And Potential For Exploration And Exploitation, Li Guoyong, Yao Yanbin, Wang Hui, Meng Lingjian, Li Peijie, Zhang Yongchao, Wang Jianwei, Ma Limin

Coal Geology & Exploration

China boasts abundant coalbed methane (CBM) resources in deep layers (burial depths: greater than 2000 m), with considerable potential for CBM exploration and development. Compared to medium and shallow CBM, deep CBM differs significantly in enrichment and accumulation patterns and exploitation means. Therefore, there is an urgent need to dissect key CBM blocks. The Shenmu-Jiaxian block, situated in the northeastern Ordos Basin, is currently in the early stages of deep CBM exploration, with enrichment characteristics and exploration potential remaining undefined. Based on recently obtained seismic data, logging data from over 300 wells, and analytical results from four cored wells, this …

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Potential For The Production Of Deep To Ultradeep Coalbed Methane Resources In The Upper Permian Longtan Formation, Sichuan Basin, Ming Ying, Sun Haofei, Tang Dazhen, Xu Liang, Zhang Benjian, Chen Xiao, Xu Chang, Wang Jiaxian, Chen Shida Feb 2024

Potential For The Production Of Deep To Ultradeep Coalbed Methane Resources In The Upper Permian Longtan Formation, Sichuan Basin, Ming Ying, Sun Haofei, Tang Dazhen, Xu Liang, Zhang Benjian, Chen Xiao, Xu Chang, Wang Jiaxian, Chen Shida

Coal Geology & Exploration

Breakthroughs have been achieved in the high-yield gas flow of coalbed methane (CBM) wells with burial depths ranging from 1000 to 2500 m in the Cainan area of the Junggar Basin and the Daning-Jixian and southern Yanchuan blocks on the eastern margin of the Ordos Basin, signifying the enormous potential for the production of deep CBM. In the Sichuan Basin, the thin to moderately thick coal seam groups (7‒15 layers) in the Upper Permian Longtan Formation primarily exhibit burial depths ranging between 2000 and 4500 m. In the central Sichuan Basin, characterized by north-dipping monoclines and local low-amplitude uplifts, deep …

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Geological Characteristics And Favorable Area Evaluation Of Deep Coalbed Methane In Wangfu Fault Depression, Southern Songliao Basin, Shen Xia, Gong Haitao, Shao Mingli, Yang Minfang, Huo Wanguo Feb 2024

Geological Characteristics And Favorable Area Evaluation Of Deep Coalbed Methane In Wangfu Fault Depression, Southern Songliao Basin, Shen Xia, Gong Haitao, Shao Mingli, Yang Minfang, Huo Wanguo

Coal Geology & Exploration

The Wangfu fault depression in the southern Songliao Basin is rich in coalbed methane (CBM) resources. However, CBM exploration in this area has been restricted by the low-level exploration of deep CBM and a lack of systematic studies on the geological characteristics of CBM, primary factors controlling CBM enrichment and accumulation, and the selection of favorable targets. Therefore, based on the systematical analysis of the geological characteristics of coal-bearing strata, this study identified the major factors controlling deep CBM accumulation, established the index system for favorable area selection, and predicted the favorable areas of CBM enrichment. The results show that: …

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Moderately Deep Coalbed Methane Reservoirs In The Southern Qinshui Basin: Characteristics And Technical Strategies For Exploitation, Zhang Cong, Li Mengxi, Hu Qiujia, Jia Huimin, Li Kexin, Wang Qi, Yang Ruiqiang Feb 2024

Moderately Deep Coalbed Methane Reservoirs In The Southern Qinshui Basin: Characteristics And Technical Strategies For Exploitation, Zhang Cong, Li Mengxi, Hu Qiujia, Jia Huimin, Li Kexin, Wang Qi, Yang Ruiqiang

Coal Geology & Exploration

This study investigated the northern Zhengzhuang-western Qinnan block for the purpose of achieving effective exploitation of moderately deep coalbed methane (CBM) reservoirs in the southern Qinshui Basin. Based on results from the analyses and tests of parametric wells, including core analysis and tests, injection/falloff tests, and in situ stress cyclic tests, as well as a large amount of dynamic and static data, this study expounded on the characteristics of moderately deep CBM reservoirs in the study area by comparison with shallow counterparts. Then, it explored the technical improvements in fracturing through vertical wells and staged fracturing through horizontal wells for …

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A Calculation Model Of Free Gas Saturation In Deep Coalbed Methane Reservoirs And Its Application, Shi Juntai, Cao Jingtian, Xu Fengyin, Xiong Xianyue, Huang Hongxing, Sun Zheng, Jia Yanran, Ma Shurui, Zheng Haohang, Deng Ting, Li Jing, Li Xiangfang Feb 2024

A Calculation Model Of Free Gas Saturation In Deep Coalbed Methane Reservoirs And Its Application, Shi Juntai, Cao Jingtian, Xu Fengyin, Xiong Xianyue, Huang Hongxing, Sun Zheng, Jia Yanran, Ma Shurui, Zheng Haohang, Deng Ting, Li Jing, Li Xiangfang

Coal Geology & Exploration

In recent years, breakthroughs have been achieved in the exploration of deep coalbed methane (CBM) in China based on fine-scale geological research and techniques such as multistage hydraulic fracturing using proppants in a horizontal well. As a result, some wells yielded daily gas production of up to 100000 m3, inspiring confidence again in the CBM industry. However, since deep coal reservoirs occur in a complex geological environment characterized by high in-situ stress, high geotemperature, high pore pressure, and low permeability, there is an urgent need to reveal the typical parameters of coal reservoirs at different depths and the …

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Mechanisms And Technological Parameter Optimization Of Near-Wellbore Laser Thermal Fracturing For Deep Coal Seams, Zhao Haifeng, Yang Ziyi, Liang Wei, Zhong Junbing Feb 2024

Mechanisms And Technological Parameter Optimization Of Near-Wellbore Laser Thermal Fracturing For Deep Coal Seams, Zhao Haifeng, Yang Ziyi, Liang Wei, Zhong Junbing

Coal Geology & Exploration

China boasts abundant deep coalbed methane (CBM) resources, which play a significant role in further CBM production. However, deep coal seams exhibit low porosities and ultra-low permeabilities due to intricate geological conditions. In the drilling process, drilling fluids enter the reservoirs, prone to cause near-wellbore contamination. Although conventional hydraulic fracturing technology tends to create fractures in the direction of the maximum horizontal principal stress, it is challenging for this technology to achieve blockage removing throughout the whole borehole. Laser thermal fracturing technology can break rocks in a short time. Furthermore, it allows for the laser irradiation angle to change freely …

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Exploring The Principle And Method For Commingled Production Of Coal-Measure Gas Through Layered Pressure Relief In Surface Wells, Li Rui, Jin Lihong, Xia Binwei, Ge Zhaolong Feb 2024

Exploring The Principle And Method For Commingled Production Of Coal-Measure Gas Through Layered Pressure Relief In Surface Wells, Li Rui, Jin Lihong, Xia Binwei, Ge Zhaolong

Coal Geology & Exploration

This study aims to gain an in-depth understanding of factors restricting the commingled production of coal-measure gas and boost the contributions of various pay zones to gas production. To this end, it analyzed the essential factors of the dynamic, channel, and gas source conditions in the commingled production. The dynamic conditions for the commingled exploitation of multiple reservoirs can be met by (1) enhancing the flow conductivity of reservoirs by altering the crustal stress state and (2) changing reservoir fluid pressure by layers. Following this principle, this study proposed a method for the commingled production of coal-measure gas through layered …

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Underground Coal Gasification: Overview Of Field Tests And Suggestions For Industrialization, Dong Zhen, Chen Yanpeng, Kong Lingfeng, Wang Feng, Chen Hao, Xue Junjie, Zhang Mengyuan, Chen Shanshan, Zhao Yufeng, Yu Yueyu, Gong Wanxing, Sun Hongliang, Wang Xinggang Feb 2024

Underground Coal Gasification: Overview Of Field Tests And Suggestions For Industrialization, Dong Zhen, Chen Yanpeng, Kong Lingfeng, Wang Feng, Chen Hao, Xue Junjie, Zhang Mengyuan, Chen Shanshan, Zhao Yufeng, Yu Yueyu, Gong Wanxing, Sun Hongliang, Wang Xinggang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Driven by the dual demands for achieving the goals of peak carbon dioxide emissions and carbon neutrality and for ensuring national energy security, underground coal gasification (UCG) in China is embracing a new historical development opportunity. To scientifically formulate a route for making technological breakthroughs in UCG and accelerate its industrialization, this study analyzed the history of UCG field tests, dividing UCG into three stages: UCG based on coal mines, vertical/directional wells, and horizontal wells. By exploring the underlying logic that propelled innovations in UCG technologies in different stages, this study delved into the technical and non-technical reasons for the …

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Deep Coal Reservoirs In The Ningwu Basin: Geothermal Field Characteristics And Their Effects On Gas-Bearing Properties, Xi Zhaodong, Tang Shuheng, Liu Zhong, Qu Xiaorong, Zhang Pengbao, Su Yufei, Zhang Qian Feb 2024

Deep Coal Reservoirs In The Ningwu Basin: Geothermal Field Characteristics And Their Effects On Gas-Bearing Properties, Xi Zhaodong, Tang Shuheng, Liu Zhong, Qu Xiaorong, Zhang Pengbao, Su Yufei, Zhang Qian

Coal Geology & Exploration

Temperature acts as an important factor affecting the gas-bearing properties of deep coal reservoirs, further affecting the development performance of deep coalbed methane (CBM). Therefore, ascertaining the geothermal conditions of coal reservoirs and their effects on the gas-bearing properties of deep coal reservoirs is critical to the systemic understanding of the enrichment characteristics and production patterns of deep CBM. For coal seam No.9 in the Taiyuan Formation within the Ningwu Basin, over 90% of the area has burial depths exceeding 1000 m. In the hinterland of the basin, coal seams generally exhibit burial depths greater than 1500 m, with a …

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Enrichment And Accumulation Patterns And Favorable Area Evaluation Of Deep Coalbed Methane In The Fugu Area, Ordos Basin, Guo Guangshan, Xu Fengyin, Liu Lifang, Cai Yidong, Qin Wei, Chen Zhaohui, Deng Jimei, Li Zhuolun Feb 2024

Enrichment And Accumulation Patterns And Favorable Area Evaluation Of Deep Coalbed Methane In The Fugu Area, Ordos Basin, Guo Guangshan, Xu Fengyin, Liu Lifang, Cai Yidong, Qin Wei, Chen Zhaohui, Deng Jimei, Li Zhuolun

Coal Geology & Exploration

The Shenfu block on the eastern margin of the Ordos Basin is a typical deep coalbed methane (CBM) field with abundant resources and considerable potential for exploration and exploitation. In October 2023, the large-scale Shenfu deep CBM field successfully reported proven geological reserves exceeding 110 billion m3. The Fugu area, located in the central part of the Shenfu block, is the earliest experimental area for deep CBM production. However, there is a lack of a clear understanding of CBM enrichment and accumulation patterns, as well as the potential for exploration and development, of this area. By comprehensively utilizing …

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Exploration And Exploitation Of Deep Coalbed Methane In The Baijiahai Uplift, Junggar Basin: Progress And Its Implications, Lan Hao, Yang Zhaobiao, Chou Peng, Wang Bin, Liu Changqing, Liang Yuhui, Wang Yuqiang Feb 2024

Exploration And Exploitation Of Deep Coalbed Methane In The Baijiahai Uplift, Junggar Basin: Progress And Its Implications, Lan Hao, Yang Zhaobiao, Chou Peng, Wang Bin, Liu Changqing, Liang Yuhui, Wang Yuqiang

Coal Geology & Exploration

The Jurassic coals in the Baijiahai uplift, with breakthroughs made in the deep coalbed methane (CBM) production of vertical wells in the early stage in China, serve as an important exploration target of the Junggar Basin. Their coal reservoirs feature an ultra-low ash content, a low moisture content, medium-to-high volatility, and favorable porosity and permeability systems. With gas accumulation modes, namely, the paleo-source and young-reservoir made and the self-source and self-reservoir mode, the coal seams enjoy favorable gas-bearing properties, such as a high gas content, a high proportion of free gas, and high gas saturation, which establish them as high-quality …

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Origin And Accumulation Mechanisms Of Coalbed Methane In Low-Rank Coals In Gas-Rich Sags In The Erlian Basin, Lin Haitao, Li Ling, Tang Shuling, Tian Wenguang, Li Jie, Meng Qin Feb 2024

Origin And Accumulation Mechanisms Of Coalbed Methane In Low-Rank Coals In Gas-Rich Sags In The Erlian Basin, Lin Haitao, Li Ling, Tang Shuling, Tian Wenguang, Li Jie, Meng Qin

Coal Geology & Exploration

Inner Mongolia boasts abundant coalbed methane (CBM) resources in low-rank coals. Investigating the origin and accumulation mechanisms of CBM is crucial for the siting and assessment of these CBM resources. This study examined the CBM in low-rank coals in major gas-rich sags of the Erlian Basin through various experiments, including tests of the composition and carbon/hydrogen isotopes of CBM, as well as tests of the water quality, hydrogen/oxygen isotopes, and radioisotopes (3H and 14C) of coal seam water. By analyzing the geochemical characteristics of both CBM and coal seam water, this study revealed the origin, sources, and …

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Outcomes And Implications Of Pilot Tests For Deep Coalbed Methane Production On The Eastern Margin Of The Ordos Basin, Nie Zhihong, Xu Fengyin, Shi Xiaosong, Xiong Xianyue, Song Wei, Zhang Lei, Liu Ying, Sun Wei, Feng Yanqing, Liu Shirui, Yan Xia, Sun Xiaoyi, Wu Mansheng Feb 2024

Outcomes And Implications Of Pilot Tests For Deep Coalbed Methane Production On The Eastern Margin Of The Ordos Basin, Nie Zhihong, Xu Fengyin, Shi Xiaosong, Xiong Xianyue, Song Wei, Zhang Lei, Liu Ying, Sun Wei, Feng Yanqing, Liu Shirui, Yan Xia, Sun Xiaoyi, Wu Mansheng

Coal Geology & Exploration

Breakthroughs in the exploration and production of deep coalbed methane (CBM) in the Daning-Jixian block on the eastern margin of the Ordos Basin exert a profound influence on the CBM industry, arousing extensive concern and follow-up. Although previous studies delved into the theoretical and technical challenges and corresponding solutions of deep CBM exploration and production, there is a lack a systematic summary of pilot tests for typical gas field exploitation. Through an in-depth dissection of the geological characteristics and challenges of cost-effective production of deep CBM, this study summarized the advances and outcomes of the pilot test projects in the …

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Multi-Round Diverting Fracturing Technology And Its Application In Deep Coalbed Methane In The Daning-Jixian Block, Xiong Xianyue, Zhen Huaibin, Li Shuguang, Wang Hongna, Zhang Lei, Song Wei, Lin Hai, Xu Fengyin, Li Zhongbai, Zhu Weiping, Wang Chengwang, Chen Gaojie Feb 2024

Multi-Round Diverting Fracturing Technology And Its Application In Deep Coalbed Methane In The Daning-Jixian Block, Xiong Xianyue, Zhen Huaibin, Li Shuguang, Wang Hongna, Zhang Lei, Song Wei, Lin Hai, Xu Fengyin, Li Zhongbai, Zhu Weiping, Wang Chengwang, Chen Gaojie

Coal Geology & Exploration

The Daning-Jixian block on the eastern margin of the Ordos Basin exhibits high-abundance deep coalbed methane (CBM) resources, well-developed natural fractures of coal reservoirs, well-developed cleats and fractures in coals themselves, coals with excellent structures and high mechanical strength, and strong sealing ability of coal roofs and floors. All these create favorable conditions for the formation of a large-scale fracture network through volume fracturing. The ultra-large-scale fracturing process has contributed to a major breakthrough in the single-well output of deep CBM. However, the tracer monitoring results show that various fracturing stages of horizontal wells exhibited different contribution rates to gas …

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Neutrosophic Insights Into Military Interventions: Assessing Legitimacy And Consequences In International Law, Salame Ortiz Mónica Alexandra, Jiménez Martínez Roberto Carlos, Piñas Piñas Luis Fernando Feb 2024

Neutrosophic Insights Into Military Interventions: Assessing Legitimacy And Consequences In International Law, Salame Ortiz Mónica Alexandra, Jiménez Martínez Roberto Carlos, Piñas Piñas Luis Fernando

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

This scientific paper analyzes the legitimacy of military interventions within the framework of international law and their potential consequences. It highlights the need to support these interventions with robust legal and moral reasoning due to their complexity and controversy in the international community. The interpretation of legal and ethical principles can be subjective and lead to disagreements among states and international actors. The consequences of military interventions are explored, ranging from loss of life and infrastructure destruction to population displacement, political instability, and humanitarian crises. Legality and proportionality in interventions are essential to ensuring their legitimacy, and the potential consequences …

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Neutrosophic Insights Into Military Interventions: Assessing Legitimacy And Consequences In International Law, Salame Ortiz Mónica Alexandra, Jiménez Martínez Roberto Carlos, Piñas Piñas Luis Fernando Feb 2024

Neutrosophic Insights Into Military Interventions: Assessing Legitimacy And Consequences In International Law, Salame Ortiz Mónica Alexandra, Jiménez Martínez Roberto Carlos, Piñas Piñas Luis Fernando

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

This scientific paper analyzes the legitimacy of military interventions within the framework of international law and their potential consequences. It highlights the need to support these interventions with robust legal and moral reasoning due to their complexity and controversy in the international community. The interpretation of legal and ethical principles can be subjective and lead to disagreements among states and international actors. The consequences of military interventions are explored, ranging from loss of life and infrastructure destruction to population displacement, political instability, and humanitarian crises. Legality and proportionality in interventions are essential to ensuring their legitimacy, and the potential consequences …

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Water Stress Index And Stomatal Conductance Under Different Irrigation Regimes With Thermal Sensors In Rice Fields On The Northern Coast Of Peru, Lia Ramos-Fernández, Maria Gonzales-Quiquia, José Huanuqueño-Murillo, David Tito-Quispe, Elizabeth Heros-Aguilar, Lisveth Flores Del Pino, Alfonso Torres-Rua Feb 2024

Water Stress Index And Stomatal Conductance Under Different Irrigation Regimes With Thermal Sensors In Rice Fields On The Northern Coast Of Peru, Lia Ramos-Fernández, Maria Gonzales-Quiquia, José Huanuqueño-Murillo, David Tito-Quispe, Elizabeth Heros-Aguilar, Lisveth Flores Del Pino, Alfonso Torres-Rua

Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Publications

In the face of the climate change crisis, the increase in air temperature negatively impacts rice crop productivity due to stress from water scarcity. The objective of this study was to determine the rice crop water stress index (CWSI) and stomatal conductance (Gs) under different irrigation regimes, specifically continuous flood irrigation treatments (CF) and irrigations with alternating wetting and drying (AWD) at water levels of 5 cm, 10 cm, and 20 cm below the soil surface (AWD5, AWD10, and AWD20) in an experimental area of INIA-Vista Florida and in six commercial areas of the …

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Improving The Practical Skills Of Stem Students At A Historically Black College And University (Hbcu), Yasser Ismail, Phyllis Okwan, Fred Lacy Feb 2024

Improving The Practical Skills Of Stem Students At A Historically Black College And University (Hbcu), Yasser Ismail, Phyllis Okwan, Fred Lacy

Faculty Publications

Improving the practical skills of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students at a historically black college and university (HBCU) was done by implementing a transformative teaching model. The model was implemented on undergraduate students of different educational levels in the Electrical Engineering (EE) Department at HBCU. The model was also extended to carefully chosen high and middle schools. These middle and high school students serve as a pipeline to the university, with a particular emphasis on fostering growth within the EE Department. The model aligns well with the core mission of the EE Department, aiming to enhance the theoretical …

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Synthesis And Photopatterning Of Synthetic Thiol-Norbornene Hydrogels, Umu S. Jalloh, Arielle Gsell, Kirstene Gultian, James Macaulay, Abigail Madden, Jillian Smith, Luke Siri, Sebastian Vega Feb 2024

Synthesis And Photopatterning Of Synthetic Thiol-Norbornene Hydrogels, Umu S. Jalloh, Arielle Gsell, Kirstene Gultian, James Macaulay, Abigail Madden, Jillian Smith, Luke Siri, Sebastian Vega

Rowan-Virtua School of Translational Biomedical Engineering & Sciences Departmental Research

Hydrogels are a class of soft biomaterials and the material of choice for a myriad of biomedical applications due to their biocompatibility and highly tunable mechanical and biochemical properties. Specifically, light-mediated thiol-norbornene click reactions between norbornene-modified macromers and di-thiolated crosslinkers can be used to form base hydrogels amenable to spatial biochemical modifications via subsequent light reactions between pendant norbornenes in the hydrogel network and thiolated peptides. Macromers derived from natural sources (e.g., hyaluronic acid, gelatin, alginate) can cause off-target cell signaling, and this has motivated the use of synthetic macromers such as poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG). In this study, commercially available …

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Brain-Inspired Continual Learning: Robust Feature Distillation And Re-Consolidation For Class Incremental Learning, Hikmat Khan, Nidhal Carla Bouaynaya, Ghulam Rasool Feb 2024

Brain-Inspired Continual Learning: Robust Feature Distillation And Re-Consolidation For Class Incremental Learning, Hikmat Khan, Nidhal Carla Bouaynaya, Ghulam Rasool

Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering Departmental Research

Artificial intelligence and neuroscience have a long and intertwined history. Advancements in neuroscience research have significantly influenced the development of artificial intelligence systems that have the potential to retain knowledge akin to humans. Building upon foundational insights from neuroscience and existing research in adversarial and continual learning fields, we introduce a novel framework that comprises two key concepts: feature distillation and re-consolidation. The framework distills continual learning (CL) robust features and rehearses them while learning the next task, aiming to replicate the mammalian brain's process of consolidating memories through rehearsing the distilled version of the waking experiences. Furthermore, the proposed …

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Evaluation Of Environmental Management System For Small And Medium Enterprises In Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Juma M. Matindana Feb 2024

Evaluation Of Environmental Management System For Small And Medium Enterprises In Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Juma M. Matindana

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

A system that manages environmental issues of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from the time of acquisition of raw materials up to disposal of the product is not well clear, especially in Tanzania. Most of the studies have been conducted in the field of environment management but few of them address the evaluation of the management of SMEs activities with respect to the environment. Although the nature of activities of SMEs has little noticeable environmental implications at the individual level but the impact is large due to diversification and labour intensity of these SMEs. SMEs employ about 20% of the …

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Reliability Improvement In The Traction System Of Tanzania Standard Gauge Railway, Yusufu Katuga Feb 2024

Reliability Improvement In The Traction System Of Tanzania Standard Gauge Railway, Yusufu Katuga

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

In recent years, many African governments have been developing Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to replace the old after becoming absolute, inefficient Meter Gauge System (MGR) to carry more loads at high mileage and speed while combating the oil and environmental crises. With the increase of SGR, the amount of traction systems has grown sharply, the service life of the traction system has increased gradually, and the components of the vehicle traction system have become worn and aged as a result. While Tanzania is transitioning to SGR with its gradually increasing traction systems, reliability improvement becomes a key for the sustainability …

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A Two-Stage Based Life Cycle And Principal Component Analysis For Decision Support Of Potential Municipal Solid Wastes Management Scenarios, Case Study Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Edwin Richard Ndibalema Dr Feb 2024

A Two-Stage Based Life Cycle And Principal Component Analysis For Decision Support Of Potential Municipal Solid Wastes Management Scenarios, Case Study Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Edwin Richard Ndibalema Dr

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

In most of the urban areas of Tanzania, poor and inadequate solid waste management is a growing environmental and public health concern. Despite an array of solid waste management options, choosing an appropriate one remains a challenge. This study applied a novel two-stage-based approach to assess the environmental impacts and sustainability performance of the 27 scenarios for municipal solid wastes (MSW) management of Dar es Salaam City, Tanzania. In the first stage, the study utilized a life cycle analysis (LCA) to quantify the environmental impacts of MSW scenarios. In the second stage, the study used the principal component analysis (PCA) …

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An Overview Of Maternity Healthcare Monitoring In Developing Nations, Godphrey Kyambille Feb 2024

An Overview Of Maternity Healthcare Monitoring In Developing Nations, Godphrey Kyambille

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

A healthcare monitoring arrangement is essential for frequently monitoring a patient's health status. Specifically, maternal healthcare systems for tracking are utilized to evaluate the clinical status and monitor any abnormal condition changes during all three trimesters. This paper's objective is to conduct an extensive literature review and acknowledge earlier initiatives and studies conducted previously in maternal health care monitoring. This review focuses on accumulating information from earlier work and presents a general overview of previous studies concerning maternal health care monitoring (MHCM). The paper focuses on the maternal healthcare systems in developing countries accessed by pregnant women during the antenatal …

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