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How to estimate/predict DBTT for low carbon steel (A572/RHA) based on chemical composition?

Trying to estimate the DBTT temperature for A572 & RHA steel based on alloying composition.

20 May 2024 8,060 8 View

Is there a Raising awareness of indigenous medicine among metropolitans?

The growing interest in holistic health practices is leading to increased awareness of indigenous medicine among metropolitan populations. While challenges exist in terms of access and cultural...

09 May 2024 7,041 1 View

Refractrometer of which range is suitable for measuring the nectar sugar concentration of Rhododendron?

To measure one of the floral trait, Nectar concentration of Rhododendron.

13 March 2024 7,890 0 View

Can we compute Akaike Information Criteria for Random Forest?

I am aware that random forest is not fitted using maximum likelihood, and there is no obvious likelihood function for it. Is there any way to use AIC for models of this type? Any insights will be...

21 December 2023 6,068 4 View

How to apply WPM for data set which contains 0 ?

I am trying to Multi-criteria Analysis for seismic vulnerability assessment where retrofitting done or not is one of the criteria. Here I have assigned 0 for no and 1 for yes response. Similarly...

03 July 2023 305 0 View

What changes are required to be made in dynamic mesh setting for completing the solution of flow around a free oscillating cylinder in Re=200?

I'm currently facing negative cell volume detected error because of weird mesh deformation, ig I might have made mistake in the dynamic mesh setting but I'm unable to pin point my mistake. Also...

03 July 2023 1,516 9 View

What is the feasibility of hydraulic ram pump in context of South Asia?

I have seen some typical hydraulic ram pumps which are in verse of use.I want to know how exactly it can be more beneficial and how one can increase its efficiency.

25 June 2023 5,001 0 View

What are the main factors that contribute to material failure under cyclic loading conditions ?

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19 June 2023 4,619 3 View

UDF for Oscillating The Cylinder in Flow Around A Rigid Cylinder or Pls suggest me the Dynamic Mesh setting for the same??

I'm trying to simulate VORTEX INDUCED VIBRATIONS in Flow Around A Rigid Cylinder. The diameter (D) and mass of the cylinder are 0.5 m and 35.78 g, respectively. The spring stiffness is 69.48 kN/m,...

07 June 2023 2,010 11 View

As the cell signalling pathways are limited in number, how are the ligand-receptor complex so specific in driving the expression of target molecule?

For example, A Pathway is activated by Ligand A and leads to cAMP generation for producing its own target (end product of Pathway A). But, isn't cAMP a secondary messenger for several other...

16 April 2023 3,615 0 View

Can anyone identify the Genus and Family of this transparent cave-dwelling snail?

Last weekend I took a photo of this cave-dwelling snail in a northern peruvian cave (1200 metres above sea level). Could you please help me to identify the Genus and Family? Thank you very much.

02 March 2024 5,416 5 View

Does anyone have an idea what kind of animal this is?

I recently observed this strange worm in a Northeast Peruvian cave, which seems to catch its prey with hanging strings. Any idea what it is? Thank you very much in advance.

07 August 2023 967 2 View

Need guidance with species confirmation for bats encountered in eastern Europe?

It will be highly appreciated if someone can identify the attached bat species. Looking forward to your wise words. Regards

09 November 2016 9,643 7 View

Can anybody say if symphyla can survive in water?

We sometimes see symphyla in non-running water in caves. Are they trapped or is it just a strategy to survive ?

06 July 2015 3,293 4 View

Can anyone give some information about paleoclimate reconstrution from speleothem?

paleoclimatology oxygenisotopeanalysis speleology speleothem

24 June 2015 5,550 9 View

Can bat population reduction due to White-nose Disease or other factors be linked to changes in guano communities that rely on bats for nutrients?

Besides our concern over bat populations for their own distinctiveness and inherent value, we must recognize that bats support unique communities of cave life through their guano deposition. ...

09 October 2014 3,537 5 View

Can bat population reduction due to White-nose Disease or other factors be linked to changes in guano communities that rely on bats for nutrients?

Besides our concern over bat populations for their own distinctiveness and inherent value, we must recognize that bats support unique communities of cave life through their guano deposition. ...

08 October 2014 6,399 4 View

Is there an updated list of cave minerals?

Is there an updated list of cave minerals in the world? According to the excellent book Cave Minerals of the World by Carol Hill and Paolo Forti (1997) there was 255 minerals found in caves. Do...

17 April 2014 3,977 6 View

Can anyone recommend some good speleology books related to the caves of India?

Papers, books related to caves of India.

06 March 2014 9,634 6 View

Granite landscape of Swaziland - can anyone help?

We are working with Gobhola cave in Swaziland, which might be the longest granite cave in the world. We know that the granite landscape in the area might be very old. Does anyone know anything...

21 January 2014 4,544 16 View

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Olivier S. G. Pauwels

Dear Pushpa - sorry for a late answer, I only discovered your question today. I see that you are based at PSU, so you might be interested in a series of papers on descriptions of new species of cave lizards from Thailand, most available at my Research Gate account. If you want pdf files that are not available in RG, just ask me. I also have some publications on Thai cave snakes that I did not put on RG.

Michael Clark

National speleological society, huntsville alabama, usa