How to interpolate from a time-series database ?

Hi, I am having trouble with a problem, in the field of Optimal Control and the generation of optimal time-series. Let's consider a system, whose dynamics are represented by dx/dt =...

24 February 2021 9,105 2 View

Are international conferences a dying species?

In our discipline (chemistry), annual meetings of the American Chemical Society (ACS) used to be mega-events with up to 20,000 participants. The current one will be virtual, and the organizers...

06 January 2021 1,882 5 View

How to avoid rejection of your research paper?

Despite certain disadvantages, peer-review is generally accepted as a quality control of manuscripts submitted to scientific journals. The higher the rank of the journal, the more often...

03 December 2020 3,235 17 View

How important are citations? Are they overrated?

Citations of research papers are the topic of various threads on this platform. Quite often researchers ask how to increase the number of citations. I did my first 30 years of chemical research in...

01 December 2020 6,173 94 View

How to find the number cells in each LSTM hidden layer from python code?

LSTM has two hidden layers, I want to know the number of cells in each hidden layer.

30 November 2020 3,481 4 View

How can we sell chemistry to the public?

Chemistry is frequently termed the "central science". It underlies the foundation of modern civilization (drugs, plastics, textiles, dyes, fertilizers etc.), but the public perception of chemistry...

30 November 2020 1,113 15 View

How can chemistry help fighting COVID-19?

Chemistry is frequently termed the "central science". As such, chemistry is expected to play a major role in fighting the coronavirus. For example, hand sanitizers and drugs are all based on...

30 November 2020 4,983 17 View

Why Negative peak eluted in HPLC analysis?

I'facing problem while doing HPLC analysis due to negative peak was eluted which was corresponding to the principle peak RT. I tried to remove, with different solvents, but no use. i want to know...

26 November 2020 1,960 5 View

What was your most exciting research achievement?

As dedicated researchers we all try to contribute to the advancement of our discipline. Often the work can be routine, but occasionally there are some real highlights. Can you please share your...

23 November 2020 4,150 20 View

Is vertical farming the future of agriculture?

Please provide your opinion on vertical farming. Is it the future of agriculture? If yes, where is it most promising (areas, countries cities etc.)?

17 November 2020 3,934 97 View

What are the saturated salt solutions that can give specific relative humidity of 35%, 65% and 95% for conditioning wood specimens?

Due to the unavailability of climate rooms, I want to carry out an experiment that require the use of certain saturated salt solutions especially those that can condition the wood specimen to 35%,...

25 February 2021 8,139 1 View

How to Control Whiteflies in coconut leaves?

24 February 2021 1,005 1 View

What are some underexplored theories and concepts in Activated Carbon as A Water Filter?

Hi, me and my team mates are currently planning to pursue the topic of Activated Carbon from Coconut as a Water Filter. And we would like to ask for your suggestions and knowledge on what specific...

22 February 2021 6,569 3 View

What are some underexplored theories and concepts in Activated Carbon as A Water Filter?

Hi, me and my team mates are currently planning to pursue the topic of Activated Carbon from Coconut as a Water Filter. And we would like to ask for your suggestions and knowledge on what specific...

21 February 2021 7,561 4 View

Why does Reaction Wood acts opposite in gymnosperm and angiosperms?

I am wondering why the Gymnosperms have an opposite behaviour that Angiosperms in the Reaction Wood (RW). Are there some new findings regarding that? Studies say that causal agents can be the...

10 January 2021 8,744 4 View

What are some of the applications of transparent wood?

Are there any particular uses for transparent wood other than visual appeal? The transparent wood is really cool to see, but what are the practical uses? Please provide examples. Happy New Year!

31 December 2020 2,479 4 View

How do wood moisture meters function when applying on live trees?

Eleven months ago I girdled 17 trees and measured the moisture content, at the place where they had been girdled, with a wood moisture meter. Typically, the moisture meter showed a reading of...

26 December 2020 7,761 2 View

Why the taste of foods(item) changes with the sources of fuel we used(bio fuel,wood,dried dung) reality or meth ?

As my experience and many consumer experience they feel the different taste of the same item served cooked in a different source, is it real or not, what is the reason behind this.

24 December 2020 6,476 3 View

Are there mobile pyrolysis units that produce both wood vinegar and pyrolysis oil?

I am looking for Mobile pyrolysis units that produce both wood vinegar and pyrolysis oil, particularly units that can be made or shipped to India and can process rice straw.

10 October 2020 9,189 2 View

How to do simulation of Wood polymer composites in ANSYS?

I need a detailed explanation on how to add materials since it has two different materials. And step by step procedure and which module to be used for perfect simulation

07 September 2020 7,885 3 View