DISTRIBUTION CHARACTERISTICS OF ORGANIC MATTER IN THE FENGCHENG FORMATION IN MAHU SAG, JUNGGAR BASIN: IMPLICATIONS FOR HYDROCARBON GENERATION MODEL IN ALKALINE LACUSTRINE DEPOSITION

Distribution characteristics of organic matter in the Fengcheng Formation in Mahu Sag, Junggar Basin: implications for hydrocarbon generation model in alkaline lacustrine deposition

Alkaline lacustrine deposits are known for their high primary productivity, unique aquatic environments, and sedimentary patterns, which are conducive to the formation and preservation of organic matter.Consequently, related source rocks have significant hydrocarbon generation potential.The study of hydrocarbon source rocks in the Fengcheng Formati

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Instructor Perceptions of Quality Learning in MOOCs They Teach

Discussions regarding the instructional and learning value of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) include the question of whether or not MOOC learners gain much value, if any at all, and has been a continuing debate since MOOCs began.Skeptics argue that MOOCs lack academic rigor and are superficial, while proponents praise them as addressing import

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Glow-Worms, Railroad-Worms (Insecta: Coleoptera: Phengodidae)

The family Phengodidae are uncommonly encountered beetles that have bioluminescent females that appear to be larvaiform (or larger versions of the immature stage.) These 644 adult females are able to produce light from paired photic organs located on each body segment (one glowing spot on each side) and sometimes also from luminous bands that exten

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