New Mexico State University

Synthesis Notes on Generating Bimetallic 243Am Complexes Using Inherent Lewis Acidity and the TPT Cryptand

Abstract Tris(pyridinediimine)bis(tren) (TPT) was employed as a proligand in reactions with 243Am(NO3)3·nH2O in methanol generating several product types consistent with observations from analogous reactions with the lanthanide series. [Am(TPT)][Am(NO3)6] (1) was identified along...

Atmospheric turbulence sensing with structured terahertz beams containing orbital angular momentum

Clear-air turbulence poses a persistent hazard to aviation, yet it evades conventional weather radar and remains difficult to detect. Existing optical sensing methods falter under severe turbulence and are extremely vulnerable to misalignment between airborne nodes. Here we intro...

Developing authentic leadership through strengths-based coaching: a pedagogical approach for women in higher education

Purpose Women's persistent underrepresentation in senior leadership, holding fewer than one-quarter of positions in higher education, points to the need for pedagogical approaches addressing identity, power and systemic barriers, rather than skills alone. This paper examines how...

Stable isotopes as integrators of soil biogeochemistry and tree growth across contrasting hardwood forest soils

Abstract Background & aims Forest productivity and resilience are influenced by soil conditions; however, the mechanisms linking soil properties, isotopic signatures, and tree growth remain incompletely understood. This study evaluated whether soil carbon (δ 13 C) and nitroge...

Comparative assessment of OPC and portland composite cements on the rheology and strength of nylon fiber-modified self-compacting concrete

Abstract This study investigates the combined effects of Portland composite cement type and nylon fiber dosage on the fresh-property compliance and 28-day mechanical performance of self-compacting concrete (SCC). An empirical SCC proportioning approach was adopted. Four OPC-based...