Book Reviews: Book Reviews

Effect of germination on the nutritional profile of quinoa (Cheopodium quinoa Willd.) seeds and its anti‐anemic potential in Sprague–Dawley male albino rats

“…Serum samples were analyzed for determination of serum iron according to Wick et al (1996), and serum zinc concentrations were assessed by flame atomic absorption technique according to Wu (2006). Total protein was determined according to Sonnenwirth and Jarett (1980) and ferritin according to White et al (1986).…”

Comparative Studies of Synthesis, Performance, and Applications of Recently Developed CL-20 Based Co-crystals

“…15 Similar to RDX, HMX also contains several polymorphic phases (e.g., α, β, δ, and the hydrated γ-form), with the β-phase having the most commercial significance because of its insensitive nature and high density. 14 Despite having a relatively high manufacturing cost and raising safety concerns, the most recent 2,4,6,8,10,12-hexanitro- 1) and also more potent than ordinary HMX-based propellants. 15,16 Additionally, it has a better oxidizer-to-fuel ratio than the commonly used high explosives HMX and RDX.…”

“…Under ambient conditions, RDX exists in both αand β-polymorphic phases, with the α-phase having a higher density than the β-phase. 14 In the 1930s, HMX was originally identified as a coincidental byproduct of the Bachmann procedure for the synthesis of RDX. Since HMX is highly performing and less sensitive than RDX, it is frequently used to synthesize polymer-bonded explosives, nuclear weapon detonators, and rocket propellants.…”

“…The extensive inter-/intramolecular hydrogen bonding network of TATB is responsible for its superior insensitivity to external stimuli. , To improve the performance difficulties, the first nitramine-based energetic compound RDX (Figure ) was prepared in 1898, which was initially widely employed by both sides in World War II and is still extensively used in various formulations. Under ambient conditions, RDX exists in both α- and β-polymorphic phases, with the α-phase having a higher density than the β-phase . In the 1930s, HMX was originally identified as a coincidental byproduct of the Bachmann procedure for the synthesis of RDX.…”

Advanced tools for urban water demand simulation and forecasting at multiple spatio-temporal scales

“…Maier and Dandy (2000) reviewed recent papers dealing with the use of neural network models for the prediction and forecasting of water resources variables. Rojas (1996), Hassoun (1995), andKartam (1994) have used feedforward networks with sigmoidal-type transfer functions for the prediction and forecasting of water resources variables. Chau (2006) has reviewed the development and current progress of the integration of artificial intelligence into water quality modeling.…”