Length Frequency Research Articles

Effect of Leg Length on Physiological Cost Index in Young Adults

Background and need of research: By Physiological Cost Index we estimate the energy cost in walking of healthy people, also it has been reported for persons with different leg length that requires the energy consumption. The Physiological Cost Index (PCI) method requires simply recording of HR at rest and while walking. We undertook this study aiming to present the energy consumption in subjects having different leg length. Method: A cross sectional study was conducted in 50 individuals of age group 18-25 (young adults) years and normal BMI category according to Asian BMI classification (18.5-22.9Kg/m2). Resting HR Leg length was measured. The subject walked 1 km on treadmill for 6.5km/h speed and walking HR was measured and the physiological cost index was calculated. Data was analyzed using SPSS 20. Result: Mean age and BMI of participants were (21.66 ± 1.5) and (21.08 ± 1.1) respectively. By using Pearson’s test, there is highly statistically significant negative correlation (r= -0.600, P<0.05) between Leg length and PCI. As leg length (80.88 ± 6.85) increases, PCI (0.83 ± 0.11) value decreases. Conclusion and clinical implication: The present study concluded that individuals with shorter height experiences more energy expenditure. This correlation indicates that there is a relationship between leg length and stride length frequency, which in turn effects on speed and efficiency of walking. Keywords: Physiological cost index, Leg length, energy expenditure, treadmill walking

Age and growth of the Acoupa Weakfish (Cynoscion acoupa) of the Brazilian Amazonian Coast, through micro and macrostructures in otoliths

The aim of the present study was to estimate age and growth of Cynoscion acoupa, using micro and macrostructures in otoliths and length frequency, in a sample of 255 specimens (13–107 cm in total length - TL) collected on the coast of the Maranhão State between 2007 and 2008. Validation of microstructures using alizarin dyes demonstrated daily deposition of microstructures whereas macrostructures were validated as annual according to monthly marginal increment analysis. A zone of daily microstructures from the core was observed in the otolith until 328 days (0.87 year) and after this zone, the first annual macrostructure was formed. There were no significant differences between growth of males and females using the von Bertalanffy model (VBGM), resulting in k = 0.13, L∞ = 142.95 cm TL and t0 = −0.45 year, with ages ranged from 0.3 to 10.2 years. The growth coefficient estimated by LFA was very high (k = 0.28). The results indicated that C. acoupa from the coast of Maranhão has a slow to moderate growth and high longevity, being able to exceed 14 years. Therefore, these parameters are important to understand the population dynamics, and should be considered to define management measures for C. acoupa.

Syndication of sink-source and area-based resource management as a remedy to sustain a small-scale fishery: The case study of blue swimming crab fishery from Sri Lanka

Tropical small-scale fisheries (SSF) have become more vulnerable to over-exploitation due to: delayed alarming stock status, consequences of implementing deprived management strategies, data-poor scenarios, ambiguous assessment approaches and failures in a comprehensive understanding of the context of specific resource users. Hence, the current study on the blue swimming crab (BSC) fishery off the northern coast of Sri Lanka (September 2017 to November 2018), reveals the evidence of the SSF's requirement for a precise management and decision approach for sustainability. Therefore, here we intended, to evaluate The TropfishR package of the electronic length frequency (ELEFAN) method with new optimization techniques for data-limited fisheries analysis with length frequency (LFQ) data. Further multivariate techniques were used for the follow-up analysis. Results of LFQ data obtained through scrutinized ELEFAN methods and followed-up analysis showed that all studied fishing grounds are overexploited (E > 0.5) due to the “effort-creep” in post-war context and higher economic demand of BSC, which were collectively drive the prevailing behaviour of fishers. Further, due to cultural constraints such as caste-based gear choices and fishing ground choices, the small and immature stages of BSC become more susceptible to gears with low selectivity, which frequently operated in the estuary (ES) and shallow coast (SC). So under this multi-gear, complex SSF scenario banning or restricting the harmful gears becomes socially impossible. Hence, area-based management through a sink-source approach that characterizes the fishing ground with respect to the gear, seems to be promising. Therefore, we conclude that through a such robust approach, we could able to replenish a similarly overfished fishery scenario in the SSF.

Fixation-related fMRI analysis reveals the neural basis of natural reading of unspaced and spaced Chinese sentences.

Although there are many eye-movement studies focusing on natural sentence reading and functional magnetic resonance imaging research on reading with serial visual presentation paradigms, there is a scarcity of investigations into the neural mechanism of natural sentence reading. The present study recruited 33 adults to read unspaced and spaced Chinese sentences with the eye tracking and functional magnetic resonance imaging data recorded simultaneously. By using fixation-related functional magnetic resonance imaging analysis, this study showed that natural reading of Chinese sentences produced activations in ventral visual, dorsal attention, and semantic brain regions, which were modulated by the properties of words such as word length and word frequency. The multivoxel pattern analysis showed that the activity pattern in the left middle temporal gyrus could significantly predict the visual layout categories (i.e. unspaced vs. spaced conditions). Dynamic causal modeling analysis showed that there were bidirectional brain connections between the left middle temporal gyrus and the left inferior occipital cortex in the unspaced Chinese sentence reading but not in the spaced reading. These results provide a neural mechanism for the natural reading of Chinese sentences from the perspective of word segmentation.

Change in body size in a rapidly warming marine ecosystem: Consequences of tropicalization

Climate change is profoundly affecting the physical environment and biota of the Northeast U.S. Continental Shelf ecosystem. To understand adaptations to climate change, in particular warming temperatures, we used bottom trawl survey data to describe the size of individual fish and macroinvertebrates. Using species distribution models to estimate abundance and biomass, we determined body size in weight for all modeled species. We demonstrate a tendency for increased abundance and biomass and a concomitant decline in body size over time. An analysis of length frequency data supports this assertion. There was no trend in the combined anthropogenic removals from the ecosystem, i.e. catches, suggesting a limited role of fisheries in influencing these changes. The changes in the fish and macroinvertebrate communities are consistent with the hypothesis of a tropicalization of this ecosystem, where the ecosystem experiences a change in diversity, abundance, biomass, and the size of individuals consistent with lower latitudes. The changes in how productivity is expressed in the ecosystem factors into how human populations relate to it; in a practical sense, change in body size will likely influence the strategies and efficiencies of harvest procedures and the industries built to support them.

Growth pattern and population status of the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus (Lamarck, 1816) on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt

The present study was carried out to evaluate the growth pattern and population status of the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus (Lamarck, 1816) in the Egyptian Mediterranean coast off Alexandria City. A total number of 2575 specimens were collected from their fishing grounds during 2017 to 2018. The size classes ranged from 9–57 mm with a mean value of 34.27 mm. Classes from 27 to 41 mm represented about 81.44% of the total collected catch. The length-weight relationship (Wt = 0.0039 L2.3839) reflected a pattern of negative allometric growth. Age was determined using the Bhattacharya’s method based on the length frequency data. Six age or cohort groups were recognized. The Von Bertalanffy growth equations for length and weight were found to be Lt = 71.17[1 – e-0.215(t +0.130)] and Wt = 102[1 – e-0.215(t +0.130)]2.3839. The estimated longevity tmax for the Egyptian urchin was 13.96 years. The growth indices for length and weight were Φ’L = 3.04 and Φ’Wt = 0.67. The values of total mortality (Z), natural mortality (M), and fishing mortality (F) were 1.767, 0.47, and 1.297, respectively. The Egyptian urchin population showed an exploitation ratio of 0.73, indicating an over-exploitation status. The results of the yield per recruit and the relative yield per recruit emphasized the urgent need of fishery management strategies to control the fishing practices of the edible purple sea urchin P. lividus for future sustainability of its wild population off the coast of Alexandria. Further work is also needed to investigate other P. lividus populations along the Egyptian Mediterranean coast and assess their health status.

The biological aspect of shark which landed in Karangsong’s Port, Indramayu, West Java

This study aimed to evaluate the number of catches and describe the biological aspects of sharks landing at Karangsong’s Port Indramayu, West Java. The study was conducted from July until August 2022 with the survey method. Data were taken by purposive sampling method including species, number of catches, sex, maturity level, total length, weight, fishing gear, and location. Data were analyzed to evaluate the catch while biological aspects were used to determine the condition of sharks. Analysis of biological aspects included sex ratio, length frequency, and the level of male sex maturity, as well as the length-weight relationship. A total of 407 sharks consisting of 7 species were dominated by mature sharks. Include Carcharinus dussumieri (33,2%), Carcharinus sorrah (23,8%), Carcharinus limbatus (0,2%), Sphyrna lewini (8,4%), Rhizoprionodon acutus (1,5%), Chiloscyllium punctatum (12,5%), Loxodon macrorhinus (8,4%). The results showed the frequency distribution of fish length and weight is 44 cm to 106 cm and 0,2 to 8,5 kg. Statistical test results showed that sharks had growth patterns negative allometric and Biological aspects showed an unbalanced sex ratio.Keywords: Allometric; Growth; Sex ratio; Shark

Cherax quadricarinatus: Identifying potentially invasive species in Lake Laut Tawar through their bio-population aspects

Cherax quadricarinatus is an introduced species that is deliberately stocked in Lake Laut Tawar, Takengon, Indonesia. This study aims to analyze bio-population aspect of this species, including length frequency distribution, length-weight relationship, condition factors, and biology reproductive. A total of 361 individual was sampled bi-weekly from October to December 2021 in Lake Laut Tawar, Central Aceh, Indonesia. The carapace length of the crayfish ranged from 26.5 to 69.9 mm CL, with the length class mode being 41.69 mm CL. The growth pattern of freshwater crayfish is negative allometric (b<3) as described as an equation W = 0.0002CL29522 (R2 = 0.907). The sex ratio of C. quadricarinatus between male and female was in balance ratio (1:1) (Chi-square test result). The length of maturity (L 50) in male was 49.49 mm CL, while in female was 47.41 mm CL. The highest gonad somatic index (GSI) was in December at 1.02, while the lowest was in November at 0.79. Fecundity of female ranged from 267 to 970 eggs.

Calculate of Plasma Parameters Produce from Copper Target using Boltzmann-Plots Method

This research shows the optical emission spectroscopy (OES) of copper (Cu) plasma. Copper plasma was induced using a Q-switched Nd: YAG pulsed laser with the following parameters: fundamental wavelength (1064[Formula: see text]nm), energy range (400–600) mJ, frequency (6) Hz and laser pulses (10–30 pulses). Many characteristics of plasma, such as electron temperature ([Formula: see text]), electron density ([Formula: see text]), Debye length ([Formula: see text]) and plasma frequency ([Formula: see text]), have been determined via spectroscopic examination. Electron temperature ([Formula: see text]) ranged from (1.47–1.759)[Formula: see text]eV, and electron number density ([Formula: see text]) ranged from (6.3–11.4) [Formula: see text][Formula: see text]cm3. The picture of the site of laser bombardment of copper (Cu) metal displays three diameters or circles, each of which has a distinct hue. The laser’s interaction with the copper metal is seen via laser ablation, and the influence of the increasing energy of the laser is seen here during the spectroscopic diagnostic and the process of metal bombardment, leading to the formation of a crater.

Influence of Electrofishing Boat Operation and Driving Techniques on Reservoir Fish Catches

We compared three methods of boat driving and pedal operation using 600‐s transects: these were the parallel continuous (PC), parallel intermittent (PI), and arc‐intermittent (AI) methods for surveying warmwater fishes in reservoirs. We tested differences in total time and distance per transect, CPUE (fish/h, fish/m), and length frequencies of captured fish among methods. The PC method took the least amount of time, while the AI method took the least amount of distance to complete a transect. The AI method provided slightly higher CPUE (fish/h, fish/m) for Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus and Yellow Bass Morone mississippiensis and higher CPUE (fish/m) for Common Carp Cyprinus carpio, Green Sunfish L. cyanellus, and Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides. Each method caught similar size ranges of fish; however, there were slight differences in proportions of sizes for Gizzard Shad Dorosoma cepedianum, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill. Overall, the AI method performed slightly better for a few species; however, difference in the methods were minor. Any technique should work well for monitoring reservoir fish populations when fish/h is the effort metric.

Homotopy time-fractional enhancement soliton solution for six component complex cometary plasma with thermal heavy ions

A dusty plasma system composed of three inertial species and three Kappa-distributed inertial-less species is considered. The hydrodynamic fluid equation used to describe investigated plasma system. The plasma system under consideration is a very rich system, so in this paper the effective Debye length and effective plasma frequency are considered to normalize all physical quantities. The Kortweg de-Veris equation is derived using the reductive perturbation method. Two envelope solitons (bright and dark) are propagating, and their appearance depends mainly on the values thermal parameter of heavy ions (oxygen ions) as well as the mass ratio for dust plasma. The homotopy perturbed transform method (HPTM) is used to solve the reduced time-fractional Korteweg-de Vries (TFKdV) equation. The effects of fractional parameters on the solution solutions are examined. Our results show that the shape of the solitary pulse is highly controlled by the fractional order, as well as the plasma parameters in addition to that the HPTM is very useful method, where few terms approximately three terms are enough to get successful approximate solution for fractional type equations.

Modal analysis and vibration control of a vertical cable with dual tuned mass dampers

This paper proposes a vibration model for modal analysis and vibration control of a vertical cable-dual tuned mass damper (C-DTMD) coupled system. The proposed model introduces several non-dimensional parameters to describe the in-plane vibration of the coupled system. Moreover, the phenomenon of modal split is comprehensively studied to present the complex vibration modes. Parameter analysis is conducted to show the influence of length ratio, mass ratio, damping ratio, and frequency ratio on vibration reduction. In addition, the theoretical model is verified using finite element methods. A practical vertical cable in Jiangyin Bridge with designed wind loads is chosen as a numerical example. The results show that DTMD devices can effectively reduce the modal vibration and have great potential for multi-mode vibration control of vertical cables in suspension bridges. The proposed model can accurately describe the in-plane vibration modes of C-DTMD systems and provides a basis for the optimal design of damper parameters.

The Fisheries of Liguasan Marsh, North Cotabato, Mindanao, Philippines

Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Regional Office 12-National Stock Assessment Program (NSAP) covered six sampling stations around Liguasan Marsh to conduct a stock assessment on the freshwater fishes landed in Bagoinged, Datu Mantil, Malingao, Matilac, Ponol, and Tombras in North Cotabato, Philippines. The study was conducted from 2015 to 2017. Results of the study showed that Channa striata, Cyprinus carpio, Labeo rohita, and Oreochromis niloticus were the most common freshwater species caught by the fishing gears operating in Liguasan Marsh. A total of 13 species were found during the study; ten were introduced and three were native. Data analysis using length frequency data of the dominant freshwater species in Liguasan Marsh was found to be alarming. Froese and Lbar performance indicators were already breaching the limit reference points. In addition, exploitation rates were observed to be above the limit of 0.6, and the distribution of the length sizes of the dominant fishes caught showed excessive capture of immature sizes. Therefore, the study recommends continuing stock assessment activity and conducting further studies in Liguasan Marsh to investigate further the stock status of the fisheries in Liguasan Marsh, North Cotabato.

Impact of hybrid surfaces on the droplet breakup dynamics in microgravity slug flow: A dynamic contact angle analysis

Microfluidic devices, which enable precise control and manipulation of fluids at the microscale, have revolutionized various fields, including chemical synthesis and space technology. A comprehensive understanding of fluid behavior under diverse conditions, particularly in microgravity, is essential for optimizing the design and performance of these devices. This paper aims to investigate the effects of discontinuous wettability on droplet breakup structures under microgravity conditions using a microchannel wall. The approach we adopt is underpinned by the volume-of-fluid methodology, an efficient technique renowned for its accurate resolution of the fluid interface in a two-phase flow. Furthermore, a modified dynamic contact angle model is employed to precisely predict the shape of the droplet interface at and near the wall. Our comprehensive model considers influential parameters such as slug length and droplet generation frequency, thereby providing crucial insights into their impact on the two-phase interface velocity. Validated against existing literature data, our model explores the impact of various configurations of discontinuous wettability on breakup morphology. Our findings highlight the significance of employing a dynamic contact angle methodology for making accurate predictions of droplet shape, which is influenced by the wall contact angle. Emphasis is placed particularly on the effects of slug length and droplet generation frequency. Notably, we demonstrate that the use of a hybrid surface at the junction section allows for precise control over the shape and size of the daughter droplets, contrasting with the symmetrical division observed on uniformly hydrophilic or superhydrophobic surfaces. This study contributes valuable insights into the complex dynamics of the droplet breakup process, which has profound implications for the design and optimization of microfluidic devices operating under microgravity conditions. Such insights are further poised to augment applications in space exploration, microreactors, and more.

Relationship between fish body and sagittal otolith morphometrics in the pool barb Puntius sophore (Hamilton, 1822) from the Ganga and Punpun rivers of Bihar, India

The present study estimated the morphometric relationships between body and sagittal otolith of the economically and nutritionally important pool barb Puntius sophore (Hamilton, 1822). A total of 266 fish specimens were collected monthly from the Ganga and Punpun rivers of Bihar, India from September 2021 to March 2022 Length-weight relationships (LWRs), length frequency distribution, condition factor and otolith aspect ratio were assessed. The fish length and weight ranged from 5.57 cm to 11.17 cm and 1.18 g to 18.98 g, respectively. The b value in LWRs (b&gt;3) were estimated as 3.20 and 3.17 for Ganga and Punpun, respectively. Condition factors indicated optimal growth conditions for this species in both the rivers. The fish and otolith morphometrics showed a positive correlation, and the highest coefficient of determination (R2) was observed between total fish length and otolith weight (R2= 0.942) followed by fish length and otolith length (R2=0.90). All of these relationships are significant to fisheries management and useful for future time series studies on food-feeding habits, stock structure, environmental change and resource conservation. Keywords : Coefficient of determination, Condition factor, Fish otolith, Growth, Length-weight relationship

Length-based Stock Assessment for the Data-poor Crayfish Fishery from the Eğirdir Lake, Turkiye

In this study, a stock assessment of the Pontastacus leptodactylus (Eschscholtz, 1823) population in Egirdir Lake where Turkey's most important crayfish production center, was made. The study was carried out between June 2021 and May 2022 in the concept of length-based data-poor fisheries management. TropFishR R package was used in study due to pretty effective in analysing of the length-frequency (LFQ) data. As a result of monthly fishing trials, 14,919 crayfish were caught between 29.92 and 163.38 mm in total length (14.83 – 80.95 mm carapace length). The female-male ratio of the population was found to be 1:1.21. It was determined that growth occurred (+) allometrically in all sexual groups (female, male, female+male). The growth parameters L∞, K and Ф of the P. leptodactylus stock were found to be 86.06-mm, 0.59/year, and 3.64, respectively. The annual rate of total (Z), natural (M) and fishing mortality (F) were estimated to be 3.02, 0.64, and 2.38/ year, respectively. The exploitation rate (E) of the crayfish stock was estimated to be 0.78, Fcurr/Fmax ratio 1.79 and SPR ratio 0.13. In this context, Egirdir Lake P. leptodactylus stock was evaluated as overfished. To ensure the sustainability of the stock of the species in the lake, it is necessary to reduce the mortality rate caused by fishing.

Distinct regulatory pathways contribute to dynamic CHH methylation patterns in transposable elements throughout Arabidopsis embryogenesis.

CHH methylation (mCHH) increases gradually during embryogenesis across dicotyledonous plants, indicating conserved mechanisms of targeting and conferral. Although it is suggested that methylation increase during embryogenesis enhances transposable element silencing, the detailed epigenetic pathways underlying this process remain unclear. In Arabidopsis, mCHH is regulated by both small RNA-dependent DNA methylation (RdDM) and RNA-independent Chromomethylase 2 (CMT2) pathways. Here, we conducted DNA methylome profiling at five stages of Arabidopsis embryogenesis, and classified mCHH regions into groups based on their dependency on different methylation pathways. Our analysis revealed that the gradual increase in mCHH in embryos coincided with the expansion of small RNA expression and regional mCHH spreading to nearby sites at numerous loci. We identified distinct methylation dynamics in different groups of mCHH targets, which vary according to transposon length, location, and cytosine frequency. Finally, we highlight the characteristics of transposable element loci that are targeted by different mCHH machinery, showing that short, heterochromatic TEs with lower mCHG levels are enriched in loci that switch from CMT2 regulation in leaves, to RdDM regulation during embryogenesis. Our findings highlight the interplay between the length, location, and cytosine frequency of transposons and the mCHH machinery in modulating mCHH dynamics during embryogenesis.

From Staple Food to Scarce Resource: The Population Status of an Endangered Striped Catfish Pangasianodon hypothalamus in the Mekong River, Cambodia

Striped catfish Pangasianodon hypopthalmus (Sauvage, 1878) is a flagship catfish species of the Mekong River region, a commercially valuable food fish that is important in freshwater fisheries, and a popular aquaculture species in many Asian countries. The species was assessed as “Endangered” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) due to range contraction and declining abundance, though the status of the species’ wild population in Cambodia, a critical habitat for the species, is not well understood. Here, we assess the population status of the striped catfish in Cambodia using multiple sources, including time-series catch data and length frequency distribution data from a commercial fishery (stationary trawl bagnet or dai) operated in the Tonle Sap River from 1998/99 to 2017/18 and larval drift data monitored in the Mekong River in Phnom Penh from 2004 to 2018. We found that there was a significant decline (R2 = 0.54, p = 0.0002) in the catch (metric tonnes) of the striped catfish from the commercial dai fishery over the last two decades. Similarly, length-based indicator analysis indicates that striped catfish mean length and abundance have both declined over the study period, raising concerns about the sustainability of river catfish fisheries. Moreover, long-term larval drift monitoring in Mekong River shows that there was a marginally significant decline in the quantity of striped catfish larvae/juvenile drifting downstream to the lower floodplain over the last decade. Changes in flood index (extent and duration of flood) in the Tonle Sap floodplain affected by the Mekong’s flow are likely key factors driving the decline of the wild populations of the striped catfish. Both larval fish abundance and floodplain fish harvests have a significant positive relationship with Mekong flow and flood extent. Indiscriminate fishing exacerbates pressures on striped catfish stocks. Therefore, actions such as maintaining natural seasonal flows (flood timing, extent, and duration) to the Tonle Sap floodplain and protecting migratory fish stocks from overharvest and habitat fragmentation are essential to the persistence of stocks of striped catfish and other large-bodied migratory fishes that utilize both the Cambodian Mekong and Tonle Sap floodplains.

A characteristic comparison of cell-free DNA isolated from plasma and cerebrospinal fluid in patients with cancer.

e14008 Background: Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) from plasma has proved its power as a liquid biopsy analyte in many cancer types, except cancers from central nervous system (CNS). CfDNA from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) better recapitulates mutations for primary CNS tumors or cancer brain metastasis. The characteristics of cfDNA from plasma, including concentration range, mutation frequency, length, end motif etc. have been thoroughly studied, while the features of cfDNA from CSF are yet to be investigated. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed records since 2021 from a clinical sequencing center, and selected samples from patients with non-small cell lung cancer. CfDNA from 30 CSF and 85 plasma samples was isolated, followed by NGS library preparation procedures, and enriched with a 680-gene panel. Fragmentation features including cfDNA length distribution and frequency of 6-bp end motif sequences were analyzed after removal of UMI. K-means clustering algorithm was utilized to analyze fragment motifs. Results: The mean concentration of cfDNA isolated from plasma and CSF was 13.46 ng/mL (1.28 – 96.40, 95%) and 26.82 ng/mL (2.80-382.00, 95%) respectively. A larger proportion of longer cfDNA fragments (&gt;200bp) in CSF sample was observed, 37.8% in CSF VS 22.8% in plasma. Several end motifs were identified to be highly enriched in either sample type, and we found that sample types could be separated by K-means clustering from top 10 motifs. Conclusions: CSF is a less complicated solution system than plasma, regarding chemical constitutes. The cfDNA length distribution and motif patters are distinguishable in CSF and plasma. Our analysis demonstrated that the characteristics of cfDNA in CSF are obviously different from cfDNA in plasma, and the underlying mechanism remains to be clarified.

Experimental investigations on dynamic wave structures of a prefilming atomizer

An experimental study was performed on a planar prefilming airblast atomizer to investigate the dynamic wave behavior on a prefilmer. Using a high-speed camera, backlighting visualization and reflection imaging were applied to record the breakup process of the liquid film and the temporary evolution of wave structures. Image post-processing methods were used to obtain the film thickness, surface wave frequency, breakup length, and ligament breakup frequency. Depending on non-dimensional aerodynamic numbers, surface waves on the prefilmer were classified into three mechanisms. In addition, correlations were derived from experimental data and used to predict atomization characteristics. The deviations of surface wave frequency and breakup length were limited to ±10%. These predictive correlations can assist in resolving engineering issues regarding prefilming atomizers.