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202. Social geographies: an introduction: by The Newcastle Social Geographies Collective, Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield, 2021. Xi+426 pp., US$39.95 (paper), ISBN: 978-1-7866-1230-4.
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Carver, Evan H.
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HUMAN geography , *CULTURAL geography , *ANONYMOUS writings , *ANONYMOUS authors - Abstract
"Social Geographies: An Introduction" by The Newcastle Social Geographies Collective is a new textbook that aims to create a market for a newer course on social geography. The book envisions a world where courses on human geography or cultural geography are oriented towards society-level dynamics and critical perspectives that explore power geometries and struggles across different spatial contexts. The book is organized into three sections and covers a wide range of topics, but its brevity allows for non-linear reading and remixing. While the quality of contributions may vary, the book is praised for its accessibility, lack of jargon, and engaging writing style. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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203. France before 1789: The Unraveling of an Absolutist Regime: by Jon Elster, Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press, 2020, 280 pp., $49.95/£40.00 (cloth), $29.95/£25.00 (paper).
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Chisick, Harvey
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SOCIAL scientists , *SOCIAL history , *POLITICAL scientists , *FRENCH Revolution, 1789-1799 , *HISTORIOGRAPHY , *PEASANTS - Abstract
"France before 1789: The Unraveling of an Absolutist Regime" by Jon Elster is a book that examines the period leading up to the French Revolution. The author explores different interpretations of the revolution and focuses on the psychology of social groups and the political actors of the time. Elster's extensive knowledge of French history and his use of various thinkers and philosophers contribute to his analysis. While some historians may question the inevitability of the revolution, Elster presents it as a result of changing circumstances and the reaction of the third estate. The book also highlights the need for further research on the subject. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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204. Production of lactic acid from industrial waste paper sludge using Rhizopus oryzae MTCC5384 by simultaneous saccharification and fermentation.
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Dhandapani, Balaji, Vishnu, Dhanya, Murshid, Shabnam, A, Ram Prasath, R, Muruganandh, D, Prasanth, Sekar, Sudharshan, and K, Senthilkumar
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LACTIC acid , *WASTE paper , *RHIZOPUS oryzae , *INDUSTRIAL wastes , *BIODEGRADABLE plastics , *POLYLACTIC acid - Abstract
Petrochemical plastics have become a basic requisite in today's world. Their production has increased dramatically since the last few decades owing to the increase in their demand. Sustainable green plastics produced from polylactic acid have proven to be an alternative to conventional plastics pertaining to their tendency of biodegradability; they are disintegrated by microorganisms and are utilized as carbon sources by plants and other primitive organisms. Rhizopus species is appropriate for the biosynthesis of lactic acid, which is the basic raw material of polylactic acid could be obtained from lignocellulosic biomass since the fungus has the ability to grow on and ferment various carbon sources like cellulose, starch and so on. This research paper deals with the effective biosynthesis of lactic acid from Paper Sludge (PS) through the method of simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF), along with the optimization of various parameters like temperature, pH and initial substrate concentration. An economical and an alternative methodology was opted to prepare cellulase enzyme necessary for the fermentation process, considering the fact that commercially available cellulase are exorbitant. Various combinations of the above enzymes were tested to determine the optimal cellulase cocktail suitable for these conditions. Finally, lactic acid productivity of 27 g/L was achieved when using a blended cellulase cocktail at 50:50 proportion of commercial and fabricate cellulase using a feed concentration of 75 g/L at 40 °C and 6 pH after144 hr by SSF. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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205. The Sunday Paper: A Media History: by Paul Moore and Sandra Gabriele, Urbana, University of Illinois Press, 2022, 328 pp.
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Hunt, Paula
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NEWSPAPER circulation ,COLOR photography - Abstract
If I The Sunday Paper i is, as the authors write, "an argument for shifting the topography of journalism and newspaper history and placing it more squarely within media history" (p. 4), then we need to know that "topography." Paul Moore and Sandra Gabriele explain how this happened in I The Sunday Paper: A Media History i by charting the ways in which the Sunday newspaper continually reinvented itself with new inserts and sections and the adoption of technologies that attracted and engaged readers. For most of the twentieth century, the distinctive "thud" of the Sunday newspaper hitting the doorstep (if the paperboy had accurate aim) was the sound of journalism. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2022
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206. Mechanically strong and thermally conductive paper made from aramid nanofiber and fluorinated graphene with excellent dielectric properties.
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Zhao, Lihua, Wu, Weiqing, Jia, Lichuan, Zhang, Zongxi, Wang, Zhong, Huang, Xiaolong, Ning, Wenjun, and Ren, Junwen
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DIELECTRIC properties ,SPACE charge ,DIELECTRIC materials ,ELECTRIC breakdown ,GRAPHENE ,HIGH temperature electronics - Abstract
Dielectric materials with excellent thermal stability, mechanical properties, and thermal conductivity are highly desirable for advanced electronics and electrical equipment. However, it remains a significant challenge to develop a single material with these properties. Here we describe a new strategy to prepare dielectric paper by combining one-dimensional aramid nanofiber (ANF) with two-dimensional fluorinated graphene (F-graphene) through a vacuum-assisted filtration method. The obtained ANF/F-graphene paper exhibits a low dielectric constant of 1.92 at 10
3 Hz and its electrical breakdown strength is 17.6% higher than that of the neat ANF paper, owing to the presence of F-graphene, which significantly suppresses the accumulation of space charge in the prepared paper. Moreover, high mechanical strength (>200 MPa), thermal conductivity (6.29 Wm−1 K−1 ), and thermal decomposition temperature (>500°C) are simultaneously achieved for the ANF/F-graphene paper. These findings highlight the fabrication of multifunctional dielectric materials and broaden their practical applications in the field of high-temperature electronics and devices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2022
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207. Recalcitrant pollutants removal from paper mill wastewater by ferrous ion- and heat- activated persulfate oxidation processes using response surface methodology: a comparison study.
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Yazici Guvenc, Senem, Can-Güven, Emine, and Varank, Gamze
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RESPONSE surfaces (Statistics) ,POLLUTANTS ,PAPER mills ,SEWAGE ,OXIDATION ,PHENOL - Abstract
In this study, the removal of UV
254 , phenol, and calcium from paper industry wastewater by persulfate oxidation was investigated. Fe2+ addition and heat application methods were used for persulfate activation. Response surface methodology and central composite design were applied for the optimization of effective parameters on processes. The statistical fit of the model was confirmed by the high R2 and adjusted R2 values. Based on the results obtained, response surface methodology models were developed. Estimated results calculated with model equations and experimental data were close to each other, and the models were confirmed to be significant. As a result of experimental studies conducted under the optimum conditions determined by the model, UV254 , phenol, and calcium removal efficiencies from paper industry wastewater were 84.2%, 92.6%, and 85.7%, respectively by the Fe2+ -activated persulfate process while they were 96.4%, 96.3%, and 81.8%, respectively by heat-activated persulfate process. The results of the study showed that persulfate oxidation is an effective advanced treatment process for recalcitrant pollutants removal from paper industry wastewater and response surface methodology is a useful tool for optimizing the treatment parameters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2022
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208. Water sorption properties of regenerated sulfate pulp paper treated with ionic liquid [EMIM]OAc.
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Korpela, Antti, Tanaka, Atsushi, Khakalo, Alexey, and Orelma, Hannes
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PAPER pulp ,IONIC liquids ,SORPTION ,PAPER chemicals ,SULFATES ,WATER vapor - Abstract
The present study concerns a practical approach to survey water sorption properties of ionic liquid ([EMIM]OAc) treated papers with and without chemical crosslinking. Ionic liquid (IL) 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate ([EMIM]OAc) can be used to transform sulfate pulp paper to regenerated cellulose film-like material. The fusion process increases both the dry and wet strength of the paper, improves oxygen and grease barrier properties, and increases paper transparency. The transformation is brought about by dissolution of the surfaces of the cellulosic fibers followed by precipitation and fusion of the fiber surfaces. Treatment conditions can be adjusted to produce partial dissolution of the fibers resulting in paper-like materials with improved wet-strength, or to achieve substantial or full dissolution resulting in transparent, regenerated cellulose film-like materials. From the industrial feasibility point of view, understanding the water sorption properties of IL-treated paper and the process parameters to control it are crucial. Results show that the treatment makes the paper more sensitive to both liquid water and water vapor, the magnitude depending on the degree of fiber dissolution and restraint of sheet shrinking during the treatment. Decreased water absorption and improved sheet dimensional stability were achieved by use of chemical crosslinking. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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209. Model based optimization of a resin-impregnated paper air-drying line.
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Martin, E., Vieitez, I., and Varas, F.
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DIGITAL twins , *ENERGY consumption , *DRYING , *DENTAL materials , *FURNACES - Abstract
The air-drying of resin impregnated paper sheets in industrial lines, formed by a serial array of furnaces, presents a high number of different controllable operational parameters whose adjustment, usually done by the maintenance staff, leads to non-efficient configurations. A model-based numerical tool, which predicts accurately in a few seconds the evolution of the paper temperature and paper grammage along the line for a given combination of the input operational parameters (direct design), was used coupled to an optimization tool to select appropriate operational parameters (inverse design) that ensure a drying process quality (i.e., fulfills an objective grammage profile) with a minimum of energy consumption. The numerical tool was capable of selecting suitable configurations with an energy reduction of up to 50% for several tested industrial cases, making the model an essential tool in the framework of the increasingly relevant role of digital twins in industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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210. 'I felt a new connection between my fingers and brain': a thematic analysis of student reflections on the use of pen and paper during lectures.
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van der Velden, Maja
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THEMATIC analysis , *INFORMATION science , *MATERIALITY (Accounting) , *LAPTOP computers , *HANDWRITING - Abstract
This paper presents an analysis of a hundred and one handwritten essays by master students in Informatics. The students reflected on their experiences of working with pen and paper for reading and writing as a mandatory assignment for the duration of a five-week intensive course. Taking an inductive approach, reflexive thematic analysis was used to identify patterns of meaning across the full dataset. The essays elicited insightful student reflections on learning, knowing, and being. One overarching theme, New connections, and four sub-theses were identified: Handwriting as note making, Being present for learning, Freedom to think, and Materiality of reading and writing. This study contributes to an improved understanding of the affordances of paper and laptops in the lecture room, based on a student-centred approach, and reflects on how student perspectives can be implemented during lectures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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211. Transform paper-based cadastral data into digital systems using GIS and end-to-end deep learning techniques.
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Mango, Joseph, Wang, Moyang, Mu, Senlin, Zhang, Di, Ngondo, Jamila, Valerian-Peter, Regina, Claramunt, Christophe, and Li, Xiang
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DEEP learning , *GEOGRAPHIC information systems , *VECTOR data , *INTERNET stores , *ARTIFICIAL neural networks - Abstract
Digital systems storing cadastral data in vector format are considered effective due to their ability of offering interactive services to citizens and other land-related systems. The adoption of such systems is ubiquitous, but when adopted, they create two non-compatible systems with paper-based cadastral systems whose information needs to be digitised. This study proposes a new approach that is fast and accurate for transforming paper-based cadastral data into digital systems. The proposed method involves deep-learning techniques of the LCNN and ResNet-50 for detecting cadastral parcels and their numbers, respectively, from the cadastral plans. It also contains four functions defined to speed up transformations and compilations of the cadastral plan's data in digital systems. The LCNN is trained and validated with 968 samples. The ResNet-50 is trained and validated with 106,000 samples. The Structural-Average-Precision ( sAP 10 ) achieved with the LCNN was 0.9057. The Precision, Recall and F1-Score achieved with the ResNet-50 were 0.9650, 0.9648 and 0.9649, respectively. These results confirmed that the new method is accurate enough for implementation, and we tested it with a huge set of data from Tanzania. Its performance from the experimented data shows that the proposed method could effectively transform paper-based cadastral data into digital systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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212. A bibliometric and thematic review of business excellence journal papers from 1990 to 2020.
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Ghafoor, Saad, Grigg, Nigel P., Mathrani, Sanjay, and Mann, Robin
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BIBLIOMETRICS ,TOTAL quality management ,EXCELLENCE ,KEYWORD searching ,DATABASE searching - Abstract
This paper presents a bibliometric and thematic review of journal papers specifically related to BE frameworks (BEFs) that are used for national BE awards and advocated by the Global Excellence Model (GEM) Council. The paper will help researchers and practitioners locate relevant BE data and information more easily, and guide them on which journals in which to publish them. The research includes an assessment of the average citation rate per year and BE paper. 10,089 potential BE papers were initially identified from a keyword search of the Elsevier database, to ultimately identify 415 as BE papers. These papers were analysed and have subsequently been made available to all researchers in an excel file. This research found that: the peak in publishing BE papers was in 2019; Total Quality Management and Business Excellence is the most popular journal for publishing BE papers; the most popular research area is studying 'Design of BEFs' and there is potential for future research on 'Impact of BE'; and the average number of citations per year for a BE paper is 2.1, with the most cited paper achieving an average of 29.6 citations per year. The research includes recommendations on how researchers can increase their citation rate in this area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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213. Calcium Phytate as a Pretreatment for Iron-contaminated Papers Prior to Hydrogen Peroxide Bleaching.
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Henniges, Ute, Krämer, Maria, Gille, Lars, and Brückle, Irene
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MOLAR mass ,IRON ions ,CALCIUM ,CARBONYL group ,CELLULOSE ,PHYTIC acid ,DISCOLORATION - Abstract
Among bleaching agents available in paper conservation, hydrogen peroxide (HP) is a versatile choice that has many advantages in the removal of discoloration from paper. However, its well-known radical formation in the presence of iron impurities in paper poses the risk of cellulose degradation and color reversion, i.e. return of staining. This study explores a method to diminish undesired HP reactions by adding an additional step using a calcium phytate solution as complexing agent to the recommended treatment sequence. Tests on model papers impregnated with different molar concentrations of iron ions to trace the effects of simulated HP treatments on weight average molar mass, carbonyl group content, and color indicate that the iron phytate complex is sufficiently stable to sustain limited HP bleaching and thereby keeps the iron ions to a certain extent from the reaction system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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214. A Study into the Influence of Paper Coatings on Paper Properties and Print Quality of Dye Sublimation Thermal Prints.
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Elsayad, H. S. and El-sherbiny, S.
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PAPER coatings ,DYES & dyeing ,PRINTING ,CALCIUM carbonate ,CLAY ,ABSORPTION - Abstract
The need for good quality paper for dye sublimation transfer printing has been reported previously as a principal requirement for the process. Pigmented coated papers have gained acceptance in the traditional paper printing industry, but, despite their importance, have inspired very few reports in literature about their application in heat transfer printing. In the current work, we studied the influence of both clay and ground calcium carbonate (GCC) pigments and the incorporation of plastic pigment on the surface structure and mechanical properties of the coated paper used for transfer printing. The results showed that paper coating significantly reduced the surface roughness of the paper. The mechanical properties of the prepared coated paper, including tensile strength, stretch, tensile energy absorption (TEA), and burst index, were improved when coated compared to those of uncoated paper. The addition of plastic pigment to the coating mixture helped improve the paper's properties. The optical density of the transfer-printed polyester fabric using the prepared coated paper was also compared with that of uncoated paper. It was shown that a slight increase in optical density was evident in the coated paper. The possibility of producing a second polyester print from the exhaust paper was also investigated. Coated paper incorporating plastic pigment, in particular, showed higher optical density than did uncoated paper. We found that coated paper based on clay, GCC, clay/plastic pigment, or GCC/plastic pigment consumed less dye paste than uncoated paper though producing printed fabric with higher optical density - especially in the second print. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2008
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215. Are all paper citations equal?
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van Wee, Bert
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CESSNA aircraft ,INFORMATION & communication technologies ,HOMESITES - Abstract
I consider citations to one of the two messages and methodologies to be the most valuable citations, followed by citations that refer to the paper to refer to residential self-selection. Table 2 shows that 30% of the citations to the self-selection paper relate to the core message and the added value of the paper, and about 60% "only" to address the phenomenon of residential self-selection. But it is important to realise that not all citations address the core of a paper, and if they do not, such citations are less useful for measuring the impact of a paper. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2020
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216. A liberal chronicle in peace and war: journals and papers of J. A. Pease, 1st Lord Gainford, 1911-1915: by Cameron Hazlehurst and Christine Woodland (eds), Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2023, xxiv+572 pp., £190/$245 (Hbk), ISBN: 9780192887054.
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Jones, J. Graham
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WAR , *WORLD War I , *FORESTS & forestry , *PEACE , *WOMEN'S suffrage , *CIVIL service positions - Abstract
"A Liberal Chronicle in Peace and War: Journals and Papers of J.A. Pease, 1st Lord Gainford, 1911-1915" is a book edited by Cameron Hazlehurst and Christine Woodland. The book explores the life and political career of J.A. Pease, a largely forgotten figure who held key positions in Liberal governments during the early 20th century. The book delves into Pease's journals and correspondence, shedding light on his views on various issues such as women's suffrage, international tensions, and the First World War. It also provides insights into the political landscape of post-Edwardian England and features notable figures like Prime Minister H.H. Asquith and Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George. The book is a valuable resource for researchers interested in this period of history. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
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217. Western Ceramic Traditions: Prehistoric and Historic Native American Ceramics of the Western U.S.: edited by Suzanne Griset. 224 pp., 19 maps, 25 photographs, 14 charts, 3 drawings, 46 tables, Preface, References, List of Contributors. University of Utah Anthropological Papers Number 135, University of Utah Press, Salt Lake City, 2022, $40.00 (Paper). ISBN 9781647690427. eBook available
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Reed, Lori Stephens
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NATIVE Americans , *ELECTRONIC books , *CERAMICS , *CULTURAL pluralism , *DESERTS , *GROUP identity - Abstract
The book "Western Ceramic Traditions: Prehistoric and Historic Native American Ceramics of the Western U.S." edited by Suzanne Griset explores the diversity of ceramic traditions and social identities reflected in pottery production in the far southwestern desert and coastal region of the U.S. The book features 11 chapters that critically examine traditional typologies of plainware pottery and explore new datasets for dating and identifying the composition of pottery. The volume provides important discussions on the sociocultural aspects of pottery technology and challenges the limitations of typological classification. The book is recommended for researchers working with plainware or other ceramic wares, although the technical ceramic data presented may be daunting for readers without an archaeological or ceramic analyst background. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
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218. 100 American Horror Films. BARRY KEITH GRANT, 2022, London, UK, Bloomsbury for British Film Institute, pp. vi + 217, illus., index, list of illustrations, £19.99 (paper): The Thing. ANNE BILLSON, 2021, London, UK, Bloomsbury for British Film Institute, pp. 111, illus., notes, credits, bibliography, £12.99 (paper)
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Deutsch, James I.
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AMERICAN films , *FILM genres , *HORROR films , *BIBLIOGRAPHY , *FILM adaptations , *HORROR - Abstract
Barry Keith Grant's book, "100 American Horror Films," explores the enduring presence of the horror genre throughout film history. The book features a selection of one hundred American horror films spanning from the 1910s to 2019, including notable examples such as "Colour out of Space," "Midsommar," and "The Wind." Grant's introduction defines the genre as addressing universal fears while also responding to historically and culturally specific anxieties. Each film entry in the book provides a concise summary of the plot, credits, an image from the film, and insights into its significance within the horror genre and its historical-cultural context. While some readers may disagree with certain omissions, the book offers a comprehensive overview of American horror films. Additionally, Anne Billson's book, "The Thing," provides an authoritative analysis of the film's subversive and uncompromising approach to horror. Both books serve as valuable resources for those interested in exploring the genre further. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
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219. Application of Ultraviolet Spectrum Analysis in Handwriting Test of Carbon – Free Carbon – Copy Documents.
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Feng, Chao
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ULTRAVIOLET spectra ,SPECTRUM analysis ,GRAPHOLOGY ,PHOTOCOPYING ,CARBON paper ,DOCUMENT imaging systems - Abstract
Carbon-free carbon paper, also known as pressure-sensitive paper, is a kind of office automation, industrial information paper, widely used in all walks of life in the office affairs of forms, invoices, bills, labels, credit CARDS, as well as the display of instruments and meter recording media. Carbonless carbon copy paper is a frequent physical evidence at crime scenes, especially in cases involving economic disputes, carbonless carbon paper may be the direct and important physical evidence in case detection, so the analysis and examination of carbonless carbon paper material evidence plays an important role in serial cases and case detection. The purpose of this paper is to study the application ability of ultraviolet spectroscopy in the handwriting test of carbonless copied documents. In this experiment, infrared spectrum analysis, ultraviolet spectrum analysis, and first-order derivative spectrum analysis were used in the scope of the experiment to test the handwriting of carbon-free carbon copy documents. Firstly, mathematical statistics were used to analyze the composition and content of invisible ink in the carbon-free carbon copy paper of express delivery companies. Then the data statistical method was used to classify and analyze the adhesive content and composition of each paper company. And the advantages and disadvantages of using single variable method to compare UV spectral analysis and first derivative spectral analysis. Experimental data show that Shentong express and EMS are likely to use the same brand of the same type of processing in the factory without carbon carbon paper; according to the composition of the adhesive, we can analyze the different characters of carbon-free copies. That belongs to enjoy the company of no carbon carbon content I class, while the red and no carbon carbon composition of Jin Yi company belongs to II class category, peak company belongs to III class. Experimental data show that according to the combination of adhesive components, different carbon-free carbon copies can be analyzed. That belongs to enjoy the company of no carbon carbon content I class, while the red and no carbon carbon composition of Jin Yi company belongs to II class category, peak company belongs to III class. The experimental data show that the method of ultraviolet spectrum analysis established in this paper can be used to test the carbon-free carbon carbon copy added or altered in suspicious documents, and improve the accuracy of 34.45% for the color trace analysis of carbon-free carbon paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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220. Effect of dryer fabric structure on the performance of contact paper drying.
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Forughi, Amir Farzad, Green, Sheldon, and Stoeber, Boris
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OPTICAL measurements ,MOISTURE content of paper ,OPTICAL coherence tomography ,TEXTILES ,ABSORPTION - Abstract
Existing measurement techniques have prevented extensive investigations of the effect of dryer fabric structure on contact drying of paper. Using a novel optical measurement method, the moisture content (MC) of paper can be accurately quantified at high spatial and temporal resolution while it is sandwiched between the heater surface and the dryer fabric. To study the paper drying process, an experimental setup is designed to simulate realistic conditions of a typical paper dryer while providing optical access for the measurement system. Ten commercially available fabrics manufactured by weaving synthetic filaments are used in the investigations. The 3D structure of the fabrics is characterized using optical coherence tomography (OCT). The fabrics are used in the experiments to investigate the effects of the filament structure and paper/fabric contact on the drying process. It is shown the fabric structure affects the drying rate and the drying time. Fabrics that have a relatively large drying rate at high paper MC may have a relatively small drying rate at low levels of MC. The contact area and 3D arrangement of the filaments have the greatest impact on the drying process. Adjacent filaments result in larger blocked regions of the paper surface, which reduces the drying rate. The spatial distribution of moisture as a function of time reveals that frequent rewetted spots appear during the drying. These rewetting spots are caused by reabsorption of water condensed on the fabric filaments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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221. Statistical Reconstruction of 3D Paper Structure Using Simulated Annealing Algorithm Based on 2D Scanning Electron Microscopy Image.
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Jie Xu, Yin Liu, Jiaqin Li, Wenhao Shen, and Corriou, Jean-Pierre
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SIMULATED annealing , *SCANNING electron microscopy , *STATISTICAL correlation , *NATURAL fibers , *PERMEABILITY - Abstract
The microstructure of fibrous paper plays an important role in its property investigation. In this study, an approach is proposed to extrapolate a 2D image into a virtual 3D microstructure. Five types of handsheets made of different pulps were prepared. Then, a hybrid function of two-point correlation and lineal-path function (S2&L2) and co-occurrence correlation functions (CCFs) was used in the simulated annealing reconstruction method. Thus, microstructures of two-phase fiber-pore handsheets were reconstructed using 2D scanning electron microscopy images. Finally, penetration simulations and calculations of the absolute permeability of handsheets were conducted. The statistical values of two-point correlation function (S2) and lineal-path function (L2) extracted from the reconstructed images were used to characterize the reconstruction accuracy, and the comparisons of reconstruction accuracy and time were made. The study results showed that the 3D microstructures of fibrous handsheets could be reconstructed effectively by S2&L2 and CCFs, identifying with the targets. The accuracies were around 10-5, and the reconstruction times by CCFs were shortened by 30-60% compared with S2&L2. Moreover, the visual permeability simulation results could reflect the structural difference of handsheets, according to the calculated absolute permeability. These findings provide a guidance for 3D reconstruction of natural fiber paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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222. Screening for late preeclampsia at 35–37 weeks by the urinary Congo-red dot paper test.
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Döbert, Moritz, Varouxaki, Anna-Nektaria, An Chi Mu, Syngelaki, Argyro, and Nicolaides, Kypros H.
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PREECLAMPSIA , *INTRACLASS correlation , *WOMEN'S hospitals , *INTER-observer reliability - Abstract
Background: Several cross-sectional studies have investigated the incidence of urinary Congo-red dye positivity in women with preeclampsia (PE), compared to unaffected pregnancies, and reported very high sensitivity and low false positive rate in the diagnosis of PE. Objective: To determine the performance of the urinary Congo-red dot paper test at 35–37 weeks’ gestation in the prediction of delivery with PE at ≤2 and >2 weeks after assessment. Methods: This was a prospective observational study in women attending for a routine hospital visit at 35+0 to 36+6 weeks’ gestation in a maternity hospital in England. Urine samples were collected and the Congo-red dot paper test was used to assess the degree of Congo-red dye positivity. The test uses a scoring system from 1 to 8 and the higher the score the greater the degree of Congo-red dye positivity. We examined and compared the degree of Congo-red dye positivity in the groups that delivered with PE at ≤2 and >2 weeks with those that remained normotensive. Reproducibility was assessed by examining the inter- and intra-observer reliability of scoring on stored images with the researchers blinded to previous results. Results: The study population of 2140 women included 46 (2.1%) that subsequently developed PE (2.1%). The urinary Congo-red dot test was positive in 8.3% (1/12) and 2.9% (1/34) that delivered with PE at ≤2 and >2 weeks from assessment and in 0.2% (4/2094) of the unaffected pregnancies when the cutoff for Congo-red dye positivity was ≥5. The respective values when the cutoff used was ≥3 were 66.7%, 23.5%, and 16.5%, respectively. The intraclass correlation coefficient for the inter-observer reliability was 0.926 (95% CI 0.890–0.953, p<.0001) and Cohen's kappa coefficient for the intra-observer reliability was 0.904, p<.0001. Conclusions: The performance of the urinary Congo-red dot paper test at 35–37 weeks’ gestation in the prediction of PE is very poor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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223. Psychoanalytic theories and techniques: Dialogue, difficulties and future – Papers from the XXIInd IFPS Forum, Madrid, October 19–22, 2022.
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Conci, Marco
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PSYCHOANALYTIC theory ,GROUP psychoanalysis ,CAREER development ,FORUMS ,PSYCHOANALYSTS - Abstract
What a huge relief and what great joy for all of us to be able to meet again in person after the two and a half years that had elapsed since the XXIst International Federation of Psychoanalytic Societies (IFPS) Forum held in Lisbon on February 5-8, 2020, with the beginning of the pandemic lockdown only about one month later! I enjoyed the very high quality of Juan Rodado's clinical work, the epistemological sophistication of Professor Rodríguez Sutil (see also Rodríguez Sutil, [12]), and the good articulation of clinical and epistemological aspects in the paper by Romulo Aguillaume. The Forum was also meant to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the foundation of IFPS (in Amsterdam on July 30, 1962), one of the topics of the historical panel that took place on the Friday morning. This featured two parallel panels, one central panel, and two final parallel panels. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
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224. Embodied Liminality Inhabiting Selves: Reflections On Papers By Sheehy and Wooldridge.
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Petrucelli, Jean
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Patients with eating disorders struggle with the ability to regulate amounts, concretely and symbolically, and we, as therapists, witness and are always subject to the too much-ness and the not enough-ness as they are played out in continuous enactments in the analytic dyad. Wooldridge and Sheehy's contributions highlight our challenges in looking at the ways in which such difficulties in regulation evoke relationships to important attachment figures that are then enacted in the interpersonal field. I reflect on these papers through a relational perspective that places more emphasis on the therapist's integrated participation and curiosity about their participation in enactments. A two-person theoretical model of patient's problems and of therapeutic action can expand the exploration of how self-regulation is rooted in mutual regulation and dysregulation, and how such exploration can be ultimately transformative in the interpersonal field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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225. Facile preparation of a dual-emission paper-based fluorescent sensor based on carbon quantum dots and rhodamine B for dual-mode detection of Hg2+.
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Yin, Yongzheng, Lu, Huanhuan, Song, Weijun, Hu, Xiaofeng, and Sun, Chunyan
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QUANTUM dots ,RHODAMINE B ,ULTRAVIOLET radiation ,DETECTORS ,COMPUTER software ,CARBON - Abstract
In this study, carbon quantum dots (CQDs) and rhodamine B (RhB) were physically mixed to construct a highly selective and sensitive ratiometric fluorescent sensor (CQDs@RhB) for the quantitative and visual detection of Hg
2+ . After adding Hg2+ , the emission peak of CQDs at 445 nm was quenched and the peak of RhB at 575 nm remained unchanged; the ratio of the two emission peaks had a linear relationship with the Hg2+ concentration. The CQDs@RhB had a detection range of 0–15 µM and the limit of detection (LOD) is 65.93 nM and a color change from blue to pink was visible to the naked eye under ultraviolet light. The study revealed a static quenching mechanism of CQDs@RhB. The established method was successfully applied to the detection of Hg2+ in real water and rice samples with satisfactory results. In addition, a portable fluorescent paper-based sensor platform was developed using computer software assistance. The relationship with Hg2+ concentration was constructed by converting the pictures obtained under ultraviolet light to RGB color mode for visualization and quantitative detection of Hg2+ . This study provides a valuable strategy for constructing a rapid detection system for Hg2+ in the field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2023
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226. Field performance of paper and plastic mulches for fresh market tomato production.
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Hu, Bizhen, Brandenberger, Lynn, Beartrack, Matt, Carrier, Lynda, and Goad, Carla
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PLASTIC mulching , *TOMATOES , *AGRICULTURAL productivity , *WEED control , *SOIL temperature , *MULCHING - Abstract
Plastic mulch is used for agricultural production to improve crop performance and mediate local environmental concerns. Paper mulch is an alternative to plastic mulch, it is effective and more biodegradable. The performance of plastic and paper mulch materials in agricultural production varies according to climatic environments, production practices, and crops. The objective of this study was to investigate the performance of paper mulch compared with plastic mulch and bare soil for tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) field production in 2018 and 2021. Data on weed control, soil temperature, and tomato yield were recorded. Weed coverage and weeding time were reduced in paper and plastic mulch treatments compared to bare soil. Soil temperature in 2021 was lower in paper and plastic mulch treatments than in bare soil. Tomato yield was greater in plastic mulch than paper mulch and bare soil. Tomato yield for paper mulch treatments was not different from that of bare soil treatments. Paper mulch offered comparable weed control benefits as plastic mulch, and comparable tomato yield as bare soil. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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227. A Simple, Affordable, Do-It-Yourself Method for Measuring Soil Maximum Water Holding Capacity.
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Nelson, Jessica T., Adjuik, Toby A., Moore, E. Britt, VanLoocke, Andy D., Ramirez Reyes, Alam, and McDaniel, Marshall D.
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SOIL moisture ,SOIL structure ,FILTER paper ,SOILS ,SOIL testing - Abstract
There is an increasing need for accessible methods to monitor soil health. Our primary objective was to evaluate an accessible, do-it-yourself method for measuring the maximum water holding capacity – we call this the funnel, filter paper, and drainage (MWHC
FFPD ) method. First, we compared MWHCFFPD to the water desorption method via pressure cells (WHCPC ), routinely used for generating soil water retention curves, using 10 soils from a wide range of textures (4–55% clay). Second, we tested the sensitivity of the MWHCFFPD to methodological variations likely encountered by citizen scientists. The two methods were quite comparable in precision, with mean coefficient of variances of 3.5% and 4.4% for the FFPD and water desorption method, respectively. The MWHCFFPD and WHCPC methods were comparable, with MWHCFFPD best correlating to WHCPC at −2.45 kPa (R2 = 0.98). The MWHCFFPD method is somewhat sensitive to some methodological modifications, most notably variation in water source, but with standardized protocols could be scientifically robust. Overall, MWHCFFPD can be used as a simple and affordable test of sieved soil structure and organic matter, and thus has potential to expand soil health monitoring. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2024
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228. Hamilton Based the Central Banking of the U.S. Bank upon the Notion that there is No Political Independence without Economic Independence.
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Phillips, Emir
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CENTRAL banking industry ,BANKING industry ,PAPER money ,NATIONAL currencies ,BANK notes ,GOLD reserves ,LEGAL judgments - Abstract
The Continental Congress foray into printed money during the American Revolution was so disastrous that the United States printed no more money for nearly a century, the one exception being a brief period during the War of 1812. After that Congress chartered and unchartered its national bank twice. The American economy henceforth (1816–1836) was often structurally short of coins, and without any national coinage Americans had to find substitute forms of currency to finance the burgeoning economy. The Supreme Court ruled that sovereign States and individuals could authorize both State and private banks to issue their own notes. In consequence, nearly all paper money in circulation was either State or private banknotes based on a limited reserve of gold. This generally proved insufficient to adequately fund major infrastructure projects. The federal government also had no institution for raising or transferring large amounts of money to fund these national improvements. Nonetheless, Hamilton's U.S. Bank, without the help of a national currency, was an institutional precursor for what would not take final form until 1913. There would be no Federal Reserve today without the Whig-Republican agenda institutionally incarnated in the First and Second U.S. Bank. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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229. A decision framework for the preservation of transparent papers.
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Wilson, Helen
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PRESERVATION of paper ,PRESERVATION of library materials ,DIAZOTYPE ,PAPER deterioration ,DECISION trees ,PRESERVATION of archival materials - Abstract
Copyright of Journal of the Institute of Conservation is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2015
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230. Ten Dollar Faces: On Photographic Portraiture and Paper Money in the 1860s.
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Gründig, Matthias
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PHOTOGRAPHY , *PAPER money , *HARD currencies - Abstract
Paper photography and paper money share a common history, especially in the context of the USA in the 1860s, a commonality explored by this article. The interconnection of the two media was first addressed by Oliver Wendell Holmes's metaphorical description of cartes de visite as 'sentimental "green-backs" of civilization'. This article focuses on Abraham Lincoln's public image as presidential candidate, one that was heavily influenced by the new craze for cartes de visite. At the same time, the advent of modern paper money as we know it is marked by the introduction of Demand Notes or so-called greenbacks, of which the ten-dollar denomination showed Lincoln's portrait after a photograph. Medial intersections between paper money and photography are taken into consideration in more theoretical terms, before a concluding section sets out the wider context of photography's involvement in the emergence and early turbulences of early national paper currencies in the Civil War era. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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231. Low-Cost and Disposable Electrochemical Paper-Based Analytical Device (PAD) for Escherichia coli O157:H7.
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Dhull, Nidhi, Jindal, Kajal, Verma, Mallika, and Tomar, Monika
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ESCHERICHIA coli O157:H7 ,ESCHERICHIA coli ,PENCIL drawing ,DEVELOPING countries ,SENSITIVITY & specificity (Statistics) - Abstract
Diagnostic assays for developing countries have a prerequisite of low-cost along with high sensitivity and specificity. Paper, a commonly available material, provides a great economical and portable platform for fabricating biosensors. The present work focuses on the fabrication of a paper-based analytical device (PAD) using commonly accessible materials. The electrodes have been drawn using a pencil followed by filling with in-house prepared graphite ink and the barrier wall around the detection/sample zone has been prepared using a glue gun. The PAD has been developed in 2-dimensional (2D) and 3-dimensional (3D) designs. The principle of antibody-antigen interactions has been used for the realization of an economical and highly selective paper-based biosensor for E. coli O157:H7, paving way for economically weaker sections of the society to monitor their health. The electrochemical measurement results on paper substrate have turned out to be highly promising for the advancement of paper-based point-of-care (POC) diagnostics for pathogens like E. coli O157:H7. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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232. Paper Based Assay of Copper (II) Ion Using Egg White as a Natural Chromogenic Reagent.
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Whitford, Evan, Nzobigeza, Winnifrida, and Kradtap Hartwell, Supaporn
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EGG whites ,PEPTIDE bonds ,COPPER ,DETECTION limit ,FILTER paper - Abstract
A green analytical paper based assay of Cu (II) has been developed using egg white protein as a natural reagent. Either crayon and pencil graphite, or laser engraver may be used to effectively create hydrophobic barriers and hydrophilic reaction zones on the filter paper substrate. The reaction is observed via the Biuret test's principle of Cu (II) ions reacting with nitrogen in the peptide bonds of the egg white under alkaline conditions to form a purple complex. Graphics editing software was used to determine the RGB values or grayscales of the reaction for the construction of a calibration graph. The volumes of reagents and samples were as low as 3 to 5 µL each. The limits of detection and limit of quantitation were determined to be 0.0002 M (0.04 µg Cu) and 0.0007 M (0.13 µg Cu), respectively. The main benefits of the proposed paper based assay compared to the use of a spectrophotometer are its ability to work with turbid reagents and samples and its portability. In addition, the color of egg white-Cu (II) complex is stable for a long period (at least two weeks) which allows flexible time for data analysis. This method has been shown to tolerate the presence of other ions, i.e., Al (III), Ca (II), Mg (II), and Zn (II) at concentrations at least 50 times of those of the analyte, and can tolerate the presence of Fe (II) up to the same concentration of Cu (II). The proposed paper based assay was demonstrated to successfully determine various Cu (II) salts in supplement samples. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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233. Fungal melanins that deteriorate paper cultural heritage: An overview.
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Nitiu, Daniela S., Mallo, Andrea C., and Saparrat, Mario C. N.
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MELANINS ,CULTURAL property ,PAPER arts ,PRESERVATION of archival materials - Abstract
Paper-based works of art and documents of cultural importance kept in museums and libraries can show notorious signs of deterioration, including foxing stains, caused by fungal colonization. Some of the main chromophore agents of fungal origin that deteriorate paper and therefore affect paper cultural heritage both aesthetically and structurally are the group of pigments called melanins. Thus, knowledge of the diversity and features of fungal melanins and of the melanization pathways of fungi growing on paper is key to removing these pigments from paper-based works of cultural importance. This review provides an approach about the current knowledge of melanins synthesized by paper-colonizing fungi, their localization in the fungal structures, and their role in the deterioration of paper. This knowledge might contribute to developing new, effective, and sustainable strategies of restoration and conservation of historical documents and works of art based on paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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234. Foreword: Selected papers from the 12th Japan-U.S. Seminar on Two-Phase Flow Dynamics.
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Ceccio, Steven, Yuichi Murai, Xiaodong Sun, and Shuichiro Miwa
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- 2023
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235. Foreword: Selected papers from the 17th International Topical Meeting on Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Analysis (PSA 2021).
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Smidts, Carol
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- 2023
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236. Chinese ink-facilitated fabrication of paper-based composites as electrodes for supercapacitors.
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Yan, Weili, Xiao, Zhuohao, Li, Xiuying, Wu, Xiang, and Kong, Ling Bing
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SUPERCAPACITORS ,CARBON nanofibers ,ELECTRODES ,ELECTRIC conductivity ,FILTER paper ,CARBON-black - Abstract
Commercial Chinese ink was employed to disperse pristine vapor-grown carbon nanofibers (VGCNFs) in aqueous suspensions via horizontal ball milling. The obtained suspension was used to fabricate conductive paper-based composites through filtration-deposition onto filter paper. It was found that the carbon black particles from the Chinese ink helped separate VGCNFs and acted as connection points between the VGCNFs, while the glue reinforced the conduction network. Thus, the VGCNF-ink/paper ternary composite showed sufficiently low sheet resistance. With merely 2.5 mg·cm
−2 VGCNFs, the sheet resistance could be reduced to 4.5 Ω·sq−1 . As a proof of concept, these paper-based composites were directly used as electrodes of solid-state symmetric electronic double-layer capacitors (EDLCs) and the substrate for the electrodeposition of MnO2 to achieve higher electrochemical performances. The EDLCs fabricated with 2.5 mg·cm−2 VGCNFs showed a specific capacitance of 224 mF·cm−2 at a current density of 1 mA·cm−2 , which was retained by 86.4% after 10,000 charge-discharge cycles. Moreover, thanks to the high electrical conductivity and the porous structure, the MnO2 decorated paper-based composites exhibited dramatically enhanced specific capacitance. It is believed that our finding offers an idea to directly utilize commercial Chinese ink for the fabrication of electrode materials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2021
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237. Investigation of recycling repetition effect on deinkability efficiency and printing properties.
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Yilmaz, Ufuk, Tutuş, Ahmet, and Sönmez, Sinan
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CELLULOSE fibers ,COLORIMETRY ,INK-jet printers ,PAPER recycling ,RECYCLED paper ,SPECTROPHOTOMETERS ,SCANNING electron microscopy - Abstract
The primary aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of separating ink particles which are adherent to cellulose fibers from cellulose fibers after recycling. In addition, after recycling, physical and optical changes in cellulose fibers are observed and inkjet and laserjet printing properties are investigated in some parameters. Initially, the reference papers are recycled according to the 11p standard. After this stage, the pulps are subjected to double stage bleaching (0.4% FAS + H
2 O2 ). Then, color scales are printed with inkjet and laserjet printers, and color measurements are made with X-Rite Exact spectrophotometer. These papers are again recycled according to the INGEDE 11p standard. As a result of the calculations, it is observed that there is an accurate ratio between the number of recyclings and the detachability of ink particles from cellulose fibers. In addition, it is determined that the resistance properties of the papers subjected to the second recycling stage are weakened and the porosity increased according to the obtained data. After the second recycling stage, it is determined that the cellulose peak values obtained in the FTIR spectrum became more pronounced and the results overlapped when compared with the ERIC values. In the SEM images, it can be said that after the second recycling stage, the fringing of the fibers increases with hornification and the fiber surface area began to expand. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2022
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238. Mechanical-Property-Based Comparison of Paper Yarn with Cotton, Viscose, and Polyester Yarns.
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Peterson, Joel, Eckard, Alexandra, Hjelm, Josefine, and Morikawa, Hideaki
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YARN ,VISCOSE ,COTTON yarn ,TEXTILES ,POLYESTERS ,POLYESTER fibers - Abstract
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- 2021
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239. Comments on the paper ‘A new contribution to best proximity point theory on quasi metric spaces and an application to nonlinear integral equations’.
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Gabeleh, M. and Markin, J.
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Just recently M. Aslantas [A new contribution to best proximity point theory on quasi metric spaces and an application to nonlinear integral equations. Optimization. 2022] established a new best proximity point theorem multivalued non-self mappings which satisfy an appropriate contractive condition in the framework of quasi metric spaces. Then he applied the existing result to present an application to the solvability of a class of nonlinear integral equations. In this short note, we show that the best proximity point theorem proved in the aforesaid article is a special case of a fixed point theorem for multivalued contraction type mappings which was studied by J. Marin et al. [
Q -functions on quasimetric spaces and fixed points for multivalued maps. Fixed Point Theory Appl. 2011:Article ID 603861]. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2023
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240. A systematic review of mobile-assisted oral communication development from selected papers published between 2010 and 2019.
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Hsu, Keng-Chih and Liu, Gi-Zen
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ORAL communication , *DIGITAL technology , *ACQUISITION of data , *SELF-evaluation , *SELF regulation - Abstract
With the advancement of mobile technology, mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) has significant potential regarding its practical applications and benefits in foreign language learning. Nevertheless, little research was conducted to examine factors regarding the facilitation of oral communication through MALL based on established theories or models. The purpose of this review is to investigate the main constituents conducive to the intended outcomes based on an adapted model from Beatty (2010) and further provide guidelines for enthusiastic stakeholders in the field. Twenty-eight empirical studies were collected and categorized according to four key variables of the design model and analyzed qualitatively, with the key findings identified as follows. Due to the technical affordance of mobile technology, it is found that a student-centered self-regulated learning context is created, where students construct knowledge through self-instruction, self-evaluation, and self-correction. Furthermore, a speaking strategy-driven collaborative-based learning design enhances students' oral proficiency through strong social connections, interactions, and communication. Finally, given the pedagogical design and practices, high-level cognitive thinking is thereby promoted, with promising affective learning outcomes. In light of the findings, guidelines for educational practitioners, learners, and system designers are provided for pedagogical and practical application in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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241. Discussion of Heather MacIntosh's Paper.
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Orange, Donna M.
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HEATHER , *COVID-19 pandemic , *STAY-at-home orders - Abstract
Do I consider what I "should" want, as Heather did with her silent analyst, living out the life of an emotionally deprived child with a deliberately depriving analyst? Contrariwise, including one's analysand carries risks: suppose the analysand sees or hears stories from the analyst's own training. The patient may have read the analyst's books or attended the analyst's public lectures. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
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242. Alter Ego : Le genre superhéroïque dans la BD au Québec (1968-1995): par Philippe Rioux, Montréal, Les Presses de l'Université de Montréal, 2022, 368 pp., CAN $34.95 (paper), ISBN: 978-2-7606-4630-8.
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Reyns-Chikuma, Chris
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COMEDIANS , *BATMAN (Fictional character) , *FRENCH-speaking people - Abstract
"Alter Ego: Le genre superhéroïque dans la BD au Québec (1968-1995)" by Philippe Rioux is a book that explores the transfer and adaptation of the superhero genre in Quebec. The author analyzes the development of the genre in Quebec from the 1960s onwards, including the re-editions of American superheroes in French and the creation of original Quebec superheroes. Rioux examines various aspects of the transfer and adaptation process, such as translation, cover design, and the incorporation of local culture. The book also briefly touches on the transfer of other genres, such as Archie comics and children's collections. Overall, Rioux provides a comprehensive study of the superhero genre in Quebec and its relationship with American culture. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
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243. Returning to the Scottish coast: Reviewing Fishing for Heritage : Modernity and Loss along the Scottish Coast, by Jane Nadel-Klein, (originally 2003), Abingdon, Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2020 (Kindle edition), 224 pages + viii, ISBN 1-85973-567-3 (paper) 1-85973-5620-2 (cloth)
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Gray, Heather
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FISH farming , *FISHING villages , *FISH communities , *MODERNITY , *FISHING , *COASTS - Abstract
This (recently republished) book presents an anthropological study of the Scottish fishing community residing in Ferryden and the impacts of their wider social setting. Jane Nadel-Klein, the author, has eloquently woven together her twenty-five years of anthropological studies with a wide body of literature and disciplines spanning many decades, incorporating a breadth of material culture that illuminates topics and brings the themes of the book alive. The narrative takes the reader through time, studying the origins of fishing in the Scottish economy through to the processes of modernisation and globalisation that marginalised fishing-folk and ultimately ended their way of life in Ferryden. The intention of this publication was to bring the voices of fishing-folk to a wider public, such as academics, policy-makers, and those generally interested in fishing culture, rural and heritage studies. To her credit, Nadel-Klein manages to do that in a way that is accessible to all. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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244. Fiftieth Rochester Mineralogical Symposium: Contributed Papers in Specimen Mineralogy—Part 1.
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MINERALOGY , *HEAVY minerals , *GEMS & precious stones , *GEOLOGICAL surveys , *ENVIRONMENTAL sciences , *GARNET - Abstract
Many more pseudomorphs are nucleated from the azurite matrix interface than nucleated from the azurite crystal surface. In conclusion, the analysis of these pseudomorph illustrations suggests the following: Azurite can continue to grow on azurite while malachite pseudomorphs are growing within. The four azurite crack surfaces have conchoidal fractures on one surface, complete coverage of new secondary azurite on a second surface, and two vertical surfaces with mixed conchoidal areas and new azurite. The governing reaction for malachite growth is: Two azurites plus one water yields three malachites plus carbon dioxide. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
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245. Response to the paper by Betty Joseph: 'Thinking about a playroom'.
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Očková, Lenka, Galbavý, Martin, Flaška, Karel, and Pöthe, Peter
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INTERIOR decoration , *GAMES , *PLAY , *PSYCHOANALYSIS , *PSYCHOTHERAPY - Published
- 2023
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246. Response to the paper by Betty Joseph: 'Thinking about a playroom'.
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Radeva, Diana
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PSYCHOTHERAPISTS , *INTERIOR decoration , *GAMES , *PLAY , *PSYCHOSOCIAL factors , *PATIENT-professional relations , *PSYCHOANALYSIS , *PSYCHOTHERAPY , *CHILDREN - Published
- 2023
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247. Response to the paper by Betty Joseph: 'Thinking about a playroom'.
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Nilsson, May
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CHILD abuse , *PSYCHOTHERAPISTS , *INTERIOR decoration , *GAMES , *PLAY , *VIOLENCE against medical personnel , *PSYCHOSOCIAL factors , *PATIENT-professional relations , *PSYCHOTHERAPY , *PSYCHOANALYSIS , *CHILDREN - Published
- 2023
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248. Why do master's students of humanities and social sciences publish papers in Chinese-language predatory journals? A qualitative study based on Grounded Theory.
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Tang, Gengyan and Jia, Jingwen
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PREDATORY open access publishing ,SCIENCE publishing ,GROUNDED theory ,QUALITATIVE research ,RESEARCH departments ,PREDATION - Abstract
In China, master's students in humanities and social sciences (HSS) are becoming the main target of Chinese-language predatory journals. Existing research has not paid enough attention to why these students publish papers in Chinese-language predatory journals. This research interviewed 30 HSS master's students with different majors using semi-structured interviews and Grounded Theory to analyze the data; it found that research discrimination, research context, self-awareness, and individual demand are the main reasons why students publish papers in Chinese-language predatory journals. This study provides the following suggestions in an effort to solve the problem of Chinese-language predatory journals. First, the Chinese government should draw up a blacklist of Chinese-language predatory journals. Second, the research evaluation departments of Chinese universities and research institutions should evaluate the research results of HSS master's students based on this list. Third, Chinese universities or scientific research institutions should strengthen the training of HSS master tutors and increase their awareness of Chinese-language predatory journals. And finally, Chinese HSS master's students should be taught about the hazards of Chinese-language predatory journals in research integrity and ethics courses, and refuse to publish papers in Chinese-language predatory journals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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249. The Influence of Potassium Hydroxide Concentration and Temperature on Pulp Characteristics and Cow Dung-Based Paper Performance.
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Xiangjun Yang, Lu Li, Wuyun Zhao, Yuhang Tian, Ruizhe Zheng, Shuhang Deng, and Yongsong Mu
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POTASSIUM hydroxide ,CELLULOSE fibers ,COWS ,DEBYE temperatures ,MANURES ,HEMICELLULOSE ,AGRICULTURAL wastes ,NIACIN - Abstract
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- 2023
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250. The Morphological and Pulping Indices of Bagasse, Elephant Grass (Leaves and Stalk), and Silk Cotton Fibers for Paper Production.
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Afrifah, Kojo Agyapong, Adom, Amanda Naa Amerley, and Ofosu, Samuel
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CENCHRUS purpureus ,COTTON fibers ,PETIOLES ,BAGASSE ,RENEWABLE natural resources - Abstract
Keywords: Elephant Grass; fiber dimensions; non-wood materials; paper; pulping properties; Silk Cotton; ; ; ; ; ; EN Elephant Grass fiber dimensions non-wood materials paper pulping properties Silk Cotton ZH 9782 9790 9 11/21/22 20221220 NES 221220 Introduction Paper materials are diversely used globally for writing, printing, newspapers, books, boxes, wrapping, napkins, toiletries, among others. According to Lwako, Byaruhanga, and Baptist ([23]), non-wood materials such as fibers obtained from Silk Cotton have been anticipated to be suitable for pulp; nevertheless, some of its technological properties (i.e., fiber dimensions and pulping properties) for paper production are unknown. Fibers from the stalk of Elephant Grass (60.03 ± 1.82 µm) and Bagasse (59.85 ± 1.72 µm) would exhibit higher strength properties compared to Silk Cotton (52.24 ± 1.66 µm) and the leaves of Elephant Grass (42.15 ± 1.17 µm) due to their diameters (Table 1). [Extracted from the article]
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- 2022
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