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The subject of this research is a relatively detailed investigation of the rheological, morphological and electrical properties of nanocomposites based on polyolefin elastomer (POE), cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) and multi‐walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). To formulate a mixture of two polymers (COC and POE), the melt mixing method was used and their morphology was studied by SEM technique and it was found that the morphology is of co‐continuous type. When the weight percentage ratio of COC was between 40 and 60, the desired morphology (co‐continuous) appeared. Interfacial tension calculations and TEM images proved that the nanotube particles were stabilized both within the phase of POE as well as at the interface of the two polymer phases. The rheological behavior was analyzed for composite samples containing 0–3 wt % MWCNT. The electrical and rheological percolation thresholds appeared at 1 and a 0.5 percent by weight of nanotube particles, respectively, which may be better to consider as related to the phenomenon of dual percolation. The highest conductivity was obtained for the nanocomposite containing 3% MWCNT. The results of mechanical tests also showed a strong upward trend of properties due to the addition of nanotube. Highlights: The effect of COC content on the morphology of POE/COC blend was investigated.The Morphology for the POE/COC blend at low COC content was droplet‐matrix type.MWCNT has a greater tendency to be in the POE phase than COC.Rheological behavior strongly depended on the amount of nanotube particles.The highest conductivity was obtained for the sample containing 3% MWCNT. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Monoamine neurotransmitters generated by de novo synthesis are rapidly transported and stored into synaptic vesicles at axon terminals. This transport is essential both for sustaining synaptic transmission and for limiting the toxic effects of monoamines. Here, synthesis of the monoamine histamine by histidine decarboxylase (HDC) and subsequent loading of histamine into synaptic vesicles are shown to be physically and functionally coupled within Drosophila photoreceptor terminals. This process requires HDC anchoring to synaptic vesicles via interactions with N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive fusion protein 1 (NSF1). Disassociating HDC from synaptic vesicles disrupts visual synaptic transmission and causes somatic accumulation of histamine, which leads to retinal degeneration. We further identified a proteasome degradation system mediated by the E3 ubiquitin ligase, purity of essence (POE), which clears mislocalized HDC from the soma, thus eliminating the cytotoxic effects of histamine. Taken together, our results reveal a dual mechanism for translocation and degradation of HDC that ensures restriction of histamine synthesis to axonal terminals and at the same time rapid loading into synaptic vesicles. This is crucial for sustaining neurotransmission and protecting against cytotoxic monoamines. Synopsis: Neurotransmitters are key for synaptic transmission at axon terminals, but their transport modalities remain debated. This study demonstrates that coupling of histamine synthesis with its loading into synaptic vesicles by anchoring histidine decarboxylase (HDC) to synaptic vesicles is critical to maintaining neurotransmission and preventing cytotoxic side effects. Coupling histamine synthesis with synaptic vesicle loading is critical for neurotransmitter homeostasis and synaptic transmission. HDC is co-transported with synaptic vesicles to axonal terminals through binding with vesicle-fusing ATPase NSF1. HDC remaining in soma is degraded by the E3 ubiquitin ligase POE via the proteasome. Aberrant accumulation of histamine in the soma is cytotoxic and causes retinal degeneration. Anchoring of histidine decarboxylase to synaptic vesicles is critical to maintaining neurotransmission and preventing cytotoxic side effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• The solubility of R1234ze(E) and R1336mzz(E) in two lubricants was tested and compared. • Experimental solubility data were correlated by the NTRL activity coefficient model. • The Henry's constants of R1234ze(E) and R1336mzz(E) in PAG and POE were obtained. Trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R1234ze(E)) and trans-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobut-2-ene (R1336mzz(E)) are environmentally friendly working fluids with low global warming potential (GWP) that can be used in compression refrigeration and heat pump systems. In this study, a solubility measurement system was established to assess the solubility of R1234ze(E) and R1336mzz(E) in polyalkylene glycol ether (PAG) and polyol ester (POE) at temperatures (283.15–323.15 K). The Henry's constants for four binary systems R1234ze(E)/PAG, R1336mzz(E)/PAG, R1234ze(E)/POE, and R1336mzz(E)/POE were analyzed and compared. Additionally, The non-random two liquid (NRTL) activity coefficient model was applied to correlate the solubility data in this study. The results indicate that R1234ze(E) exhibits higher solubility in PAG lubricant, while R1336mzz(E) is more easily dissolved in POE lubricant. Moreover, the solubility of R1336mzz(E) in both PAG and POE lubricants shows greater sensitivity to pressure and temperature changes compared to R1234ze(E). The results reported in this study can serve as a valuable guide for the choice of suitable lubricants for R1234ze(E) and R1336mzz(E) in different applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

POE was used to modify polypropylene (PP) to improve paint adhesion on the surface of PP material for automotive interior. By means of differential scanning calorimetry, scanning electron microscope, Dyne pen, Paints Crosscut test and mechanical property test, the effects of POE on crystallization property, dispersion ability, surface tension, paint adhesion and mechanical properties of modified PP were investigated. The results show that with the increase of POE, the tensile yield strength and bending modulus of modified PP decrease, and the notch impact strength increases. The higher melt flow rate (MFR) of POE, the greater the reduction of rigidity. The higher the content of POE, the more favorable it is to improve the surface adhesion of modified PP. When the POE content is not less than 15%, the Paints Cross-cut test level of the template reaches 0. The higher the MFR of POE, the more conducive to the orientation and dispersion of the rubber phase on the surface of the template, which is conducive to the immersion of the paint and the improvement of the paint adhesion. When the paint film thickness is less than 26 μm, it is difficult to form an effective and dense paint film on the surface of the template, resulting in poor paint adhesion of the template. When the paint film thickness is not less than 26 μm, the template paint adhesion is better. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In the context of intensive urban development, urban complexes have emerged as crucial public spaces that address the needs of urban populations. However, current research on urban complexes is predominantly qualitative and lacks a rigorous scientific and quantitative analysis. Therefore, this study employs the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) to construct a standardized system encompassing five dimensions: spatial function, spatial perception, architectural style, surrounding environment, and energy-saving technology. The objective is to determine the weights of the indices that influence people's use of urban complexes under the goal of "humanization". Additionally, the study quantitatively analyzes key indices using spatial syntax and other analytical methods. Subsequently, we employ multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) analysis to examine three real-world cases in China, aiming to validate further the importance of the AHP + MCDM approach, which incorporates the TOPSIS method based on grey correlation. This methodology considers both the subjective factors of crowd evaluations of urban complex usage and the interrelationships among indicators, ensuring that the statistical calculations of the indicators remain objective and scientifically robust. The results indicate that (1) the degree of facility improvement has the greatest impact on the crowd's use of urban complexes; (2) there is a discrepancy between the results of the TOPSIS method and the MCDM evaluation model, with the MCDM evaluation method aligning more closely with real-world scenarios; and (3) the Shanghai MOSCHINO received the highest evaluation score, while the Nanjing Central Emporium received the lowest. Finally, we discuss the experimental results and propose targeted strategies for optimizing the design of urban complexes to achieve the goal of "humanization". [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

H.P. Lovecraft admired Edgar Allen Poe as his “God of Fiction,” having stumbled upon the literary works of Poe at the age of eight. To Lovecraft, Poe then served to replace Greek mythology and the Arabian Nights as his muse. Unfortunately, the degree to which his writing style and mood were thus significantly influenced by Poe is unknown, since very few of his works completed during his juvenile years remain today. Moreover, he did not admit the implicit influence of Poe until 1935. Joshi attributed Lovecraft’s denial of Poe’s influence to Harold Bloom’s concept of the “anxiety of influence.”1 However, it is still possible to trace the impact of Poe in Lovecraft’s literary works. Lovecraft’s idea of cosmic decline stemmed from his early reading of Poe, adroitly applying Poe’s gothic setting of terror to his own 20th -century stories. Throughout his body of work, however, Lovecraft developed a more pessimistic tone of cosmicism, with his Cthulhu Mythos and weird fiction; therein, his works stand apart from Poe’s. The following is a comparison and contrast of Lovecraft’s murder stories and those of Poe. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

H.P. Lovecraft admired Edgar Allen Poe as his “God of Fiction,” having stumbled upon the literary works of Poe at the age of eight. To Lovecraft, Poe then served to replace Greek mythology and the Arabian Nights as his muse. Unfortunately, the degree to which his writing style and mood were thus significantly influenced by Poe is unknown, since very few of his works completed during his juvenile years remain today. Moreover, he did not admit the implicit influence of Poe until 1935. Joshi attributed Lovecraft’s denial of Poe’s influence to Harold Bloom’s concept of the “anxiety of influence.”1 However, it is still possible to trace the impact of Poe in Lovecraft’s literary works. Lovecraft’s idea of cosmic decline stemmed from his early reading of Poe, adroitly applying Poe’s gothic setting of terror to his own 20th -century stories. Throughout his body of work, however, Lovecraft developed a more pessimistic tone of cosmicism, with his Cthulhu Mythos and weird fiction; therein, his works stand apart from Poe’s. The following is a comparison and contrast of Lovecraft’s murder stories and those of Poe. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To address the dilemma of the stiffness and toughness properties of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) composites, titanate coupling agent-treated CaCO3 nanoparticles (nano-CaCO3) and ethylene–octene copolymer (POE) were utilized to blend with HDPE to prepare ternary nanocomposites via a two-sequence-step process. Meanwhile, a one-step process was also studied as a control. The obtained ternary nanocomposites were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Advanced Rheometrics Expansion System (ARES), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), wide-angle X-ray diffraction analysis (WXRD), and mechanical test. The SEM results showed one or two CaCO3 nanoparticles were well-encapsulated by POE and were uniformly dispersed into the HDPE matrix to form a core–shell structure of 100–200 nm in size by the two-step process, while CaCO3 nanoparticles were aggregated in the HDPE matrix by the one-step method. The result of the XRD showed that the nano-CaCO3 particle played a role in promoting crystallization in HDPE nanocomposites. Mechanical tests showed that the synergistic effect of both the POE elastomer and CaCO3 nanoparticles should account for the balanced performance of the ternary composites. In comparison with neat HDPE, the notched impact toughness of the ternary nanocomposites of HDPE/POE/nano-CaCO3 was significantly increased. In addition, the core–shell structure absorbed the fracture impact energy and prevent further propagation of micro-cracks, thus obtaining a higher notched Izod impact strength. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this research is to examine the effects of laboratory activities based on the predict-observe-explain (POE) strategy on the understanding of photosynthesis and respiration concepts of pre-service science teachers, and their attitudes towards biology science and course and biology laboratory. Pre- and post-test designs with an experimental and a control group were used in the research. The research was implemented with participation of 64 the pre-service science teachers. For this purpose, the experimental and the control groups were randomly determined. The same laboratory activities were carried out using POE in the experimental group and utilising a traditional approach in the control group. For the data collection, a two-tier concept test, The Biology as a Science and Course Attitude Scale and the Biology Laboratory Attitude Scale were applied before and after the applications. The results indicated that the pre-service science teachers who were taught using laboratory activities based on the POE strategy had significantly higher scores in terms of achievement and attitude towards biology laboratory than those taught by the traditional approach. In this context, we recommend using and expanding laboratory activities based on active learning methods, such as POE in biology courses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The social restrictions that were implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the field of education. There was an adaptation of changes from conventional to distance learning processes. This study aimed to develop a Chemistry Electronic Module (e-Module) based on the POE (Predict, Observe, Explain) approach to the study material of Reaction Rates for 11th grade science students. This module used videos as a stimulus for the student's learning process in three learning stages: predict, observe, and explain. This Research and Development research inspired by Borg and Gall used descriptive methods for analysis. The instrument used for this study was a questionnaire. The results from the validation test by three material and language experts, as well as media experts, showed that this e-module was classified as well to be very good for a percentage range of 80-90%. The results of the e-module feasibility test for seven high school chemistry teachers, 18 high-school students of class XI IPA, and 40 undergraduate students of Chemistry Education at the State University of Jakarta on the aspects of the developed electronic module were obtained with scores ranging from well to excellent with a percentage range of 81-94%. It can be concluded that the developed electronic module is suitable for use as independent teaching material for students on the material of reaction rates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article discusses Edgar Allan Poe's "voice" in his sociopathic tales by comparing contemporary assessments of it to the recognition that the Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky made in the 1860s. The article uses this comparison to explore how the voices of Poe's sociopaths have been heard through these two distinct cultural contexts and the representative interpretations that these hearings have generated over time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article was first delivered as a paper at the PSA's Fifth International Edgar Allan Poe Conference in April 2022 in Boston. It recognizes the work of Palmer C. Holt, a little-known independent scholar who devoted over forty years to studying Poe's career-long displays of erudition and learning. Holt's research papers and the core of his collection of Poe sources, an archive preserved at Washington State University, constitute a largely untapped resource for tracing Poe's practice of lifting content from secondary sources as if he were quoting original texts. As have later scholars, Holt argued that Poe was seeking to create the persona of a deeply learned, classically educated gentleman. The article concludes with Holt's views on whether the author's borrowing practices constitute plagiarism; on how the always-impoverished Poe managed access to the literary works, ancient to contemporary in multiple languages, woven into his writing; and on why he pretended to possess a deep knowledge of Greek and Roman literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" is a famous short story of crime fiction first published in 1843. The tale starts with an unnamed and unreliable narrator addressing an unknown person, often regarded as the reader, about the details of a crime that the narrator had committed in the past. The narrator repeatedly emphasizes that she is nervous yet she desperately attempts to rid herself of the accusation that she is insane. Thus, the narrator narrates many details of the crime in the hope of demonstrating her sane, intelligently crafted actions, and she also attempts to detail each step of thought before, during, and after the relevant crime. The narrator says that her motive was neither from hate nor a need for money but rather a suspenseful fear of the victim's pale blue eye. In the narration we are told about many things that took place during the crime, and how the narrator was ultimately caught by the police, and how she consequently confessed the crime. Many details such as the relationship between the narrator and the victim (who happened to be an old man), the clear motivation behind the crime, the gender of the narrator, and many other related issues are not sufficiently explained in the story. Nevertheless, critics have provided various ideas and interpretations as to what remained ambiguously unstated in the story. This paper aims to analyse the story with quite a different standpoint, that is to say, this paper signalizes the possibility that the narrator could be a young female servant who is secretly involved in some witchcraft practices. This hypothesis is established by highlighting relevant ritual elements in the tale which suggest that the narrative includes more than a mere portrayal of a perfect crime. Additionally, before launching into the examination of the story, this paper reviews some critics' significant suppositions as well as interpretations of some inexplicit notions of the story. In doing so, this prospective study will not only produce a coherent result that corresponds with Poe's general paradigm of story-telling, but it will also be somewhat strengthened by some findings drawn from the most significant, relevant studies. Hence, this paper will create a new spiritual reading that will fill in the resultant gaps in the studies that engaged this short story. And this will be achieved by linking-for the first time-his story with witchcraft. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Horror is a genre of science fiction which is intended to, or has the capacity to frighten, scare or disgust the readers by inducing feelings of horror and terror. This piece of fiction in prose of variable length also shocks and startles the readers inducing feelings of repulsion or loathing through creating a frightening atmosphere. Horror is frequently supernatural, though it can be non-supernatural. Often the central menace of a work of horror fiction can be interpreted as a metaphor for the larger fears of a society. The present investigation of horror in E. A. Poe's short stories through the linguo-stylistic and case study methods of analyses aims to disclose the very distinct role of horror fiction in the perspective of human emotions - a kind of "mediator" between the world and its reflection in the language. The results show that emotions as a psychological, physiological and philosophical phenomenon verbally reproduce the emotional attitude of the person towards the world, that emotions are contained, fixed, expressed and indicated in utterances in the form of ideas - and as such - emotions are a perfect object of linguo-stylistic study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This paper presents and discusses Simon Evnine's hylomorphic account of fictional characters and proposes some amendments to it with the aim of explaining the functioning of fictional characters. The paper does so by relying on a case study, viz. Edgar Allan Poe's short story Berenice. The amended hylomorphic account of fictional characters will also be capable of explaining the malfunctioning of fictional characters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the context of intensive urban development, urban complexes have emerged as crucial public spaces that address the needs of urban populations. However, current research on urban complexes is predominantly qualitative and lacks a rigorous scientific and quantitative analysis. Therefore, this study employs the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) to construct a standardized system encompassing five dimensions: spatial function, spatial perception, architectural style, surrounding environment, and energy-saving technology. The objective is to determine the weights of the indices that influence people’s use of urban complexes under the goal of “humanization”. Additionally, the study quantitatively analyzes key indices using spatial syntax and other analytical methods. Subsequently, we employ multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) analysis to examine three real-world cases in China, aiming to validate further the importance of the AHP + MCDM approach, which incorporates the TOPSIS method based on grey correlation. This methodology considers both the subjective factors of crowd evaluations of urban complex usage and the interrelationships among indicators, ensuring that the statistical calculations of the indicators remain objective and scientifically robust. The results indicate that (1) the degree of facility improvement has the greatest impact on the crowd’s use of urban complexes; (2) there is a discrepancy between the results of the TOPSIS method and the MCDM evaluation model, with the MCDM evaluation method aligning more closely with real-world scenarios; and (3) the Shanghai MOSCHINO received the highest evaluation score, while the Nanjing Central Emporium received the lowest. Finally, we discuss the experimental results and propose targeted strategies for optimizing the design of urban complexes to achieve the goal of “humanization”.

The utilization of polyamide 10,12 (PA10,12) composites in various industries has been limited constrained by their inherent low toughness, making it a challenge to achieve a balance between toughness and structural integrity through conventional elastomer addition strategies. Herein, we introduce a straightforward method for the concurrent toughening and reinforcement of PA10,12 composites. This is accomplished by blending polyolefin elastomer (POE) and 3-pentadecylphenol (PDP) with the PA10,12 matrix. The incorporation of 5 wt% PDP effectively blurred the PA10,12/POE interface due to PDP’s role as a compatibilizer. This phenomenon is attributed to the formation of intermolecular hydrogen bonds, as evidenced by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis. Further investigation, using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), elucidated the crystallization thermodynamics and kinetics of the resulting binary PA10,12/POE and ternary PA10,12/POE/PDP composites. Notably, the crystallization temperature (Tc) was observed to decrease from 163.1 °C in the binary composite to 161.5 °C upon the addition of PDP. Increasing the PDP content to 10% led to a further reduction in Tc to 159.5 °C due to PDP’s capacity to slow down crystallization. Consequently, the ternary composite of PA10,12/POE/PDP (92/3/5 wt%) demonstrated a synergistic improvement in mechanical properties, with an elongation at break of 579% and a notch impact strength of 61.54 kJ/m2. This represents an approximately eightfold increase over the impact strength of unmodified PA10,12. Therefore, our work provides the potential of PDP as a compatibilizer to develop nylon composites with enhanced stiffness and toughness.

La intención principal de este artículo consiste en mostrar la presencia del Mal en la obra de E. A. Poe. En particular, se destaca la importancia del concepto de Perversidad en algunos de sus cuentos. A partir de “The Imp of the Perverse”, se muestra cómo este impulso irracional es determinante en las acciones de los personajes. La perversidad se relaciona con los conceptos de “Interdicto” y “Transgresión” propuesto por Georges Bataille en relación con lo sagrado. La noción de “Límite” también es importante en el acto de perversidad.

Este artigo tem o objetivo de descrever e analisar a tecnologia CFTV IP PoE que foi adotada em uma escola infantil localizada em Campos dos Goytacazes. Os resultados alcançados com esta implementação superaram todas as expectativas, pois o número de falhas, após um ano de implementação foi de 0,1% do seu SLA, reduzindo o custo de manutenção em aproximadamente 90%.

Nowadays, urban cycling activities in China are developing rapidly, and the number of cyclists has also increased dramatically. The improvement of urban cycling environment design in cities has positive significance for improving the quality of living environment. However, the related research about the environmental design theory is relatively scarce in China. This paper tries to apply the Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) method to evaluate the cycling environment in a green park. This study investigates the problems of the cycling environment of a park in Qingdao and then proposes some methods for improvement. The evaluation model is established by using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) to assess the cycling environment. POE has been carried out by collecting data through questionnaires. The low score of POE has shown the shortcomings of the green park cycling design. Furthermore, this study proposes some principles of systematization, people-oriented, refinement and ecological economy to optimize the cycling environment of the green park. This paper creates a new method of designing the cycling environment, namely “POE – behavior analysis – design optimization”, which provides a theoretical reference for cycling environment design of the green park.

To address the dilemma of the stiffness and toughness properties of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) composites, titanate coupling agent-treated CaCO3 nanoparticles (nano-CaCO3) and ethylene–octene copolymer (POE) were utilized to blend with HDPE to prepare ternary nanocomposites via a two-sequence-step process. Meanwhile, a one-step process was also studied as a control. The obtained ternary nanocomposites were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Advanced Rheometrics Expansion System (ARES), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), wide-angle X-ray diffraction analysis (WXRD), and mechanical test. The SEM results showed one or two CaCO3 nanoparticles were well-encapsulated by POE and were uniformly dispersed into the HDPE matrix to form a core–shell structure of 100–200 nm in size by the two-step process, while CaCO3 nanoparticles were aggregated in the HDPE matrix by the one-step method. The result of the XRD showed that the nano-CaCO3 particle played a role in promoting crystallization in HDPE nanocomposites. Mechanical tests showed that the synergistic effect of both the POE elastomer and CaCO3 nanoparticles should account for the balanced performance of the ternary composites. In comparison with neat HDPE, the notched impact toughness of the ternary nanocomposites of HDPE/POE/nano-CaCO3 was significantly increased. In addition, the core–shell structure absorbed the fracture impact energy and prevent further propagation of micro-cracks, thus obtaining a higher notched Izod impact strength.

The article focuses on analyzing Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" through the lens of Mikhail Bakhtin's carnivalesque theory, highlighting elements of carnival culture within the narrative. Topics include the examination of Montresor's motive and actions, the exploration of his double identity as both a participant and an outsider in the carnival, and the interpretation of Fortunato's death as a carnivalesque uncrowning.

The refrigeration sector consumes high energy across the globe. At the same time, various studies have been conducted so far to reduce energy consumption and increase the Coefficient of Performance (COP) of Vapour Compression Refrigeration (VCR) systems. Nanoparticles have been proved to optimise its performance, especially molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) possesses excellent physical and chemical properties for the practical development of better nanolubricant. In this background, the current study focused on investigating the impact of MoS2 nanoparticles blended with Polyolester (POE) oil with varying concentrations (0.025%, 0.05%, 0.1% and 0.15%). The stability of the nanolubricant was measured using the zeta potential value. The study results found that the optimal nanoparticle concentration, i.e. 0.05%, corresponds to the minimum coefficient of friction. There was a decline observed in work input up to 12.46%, with an increase in heat removal rate up to 9.15%. COP got enhanced up to a maximum of 20% in the case of lubricant with optimal nanoparticle volume concentration (0.05%). Based on study outcomes, the authors suggest that MoS2 nanoparticle can be used in the future as a viable nanolubricant to enhance the performance of the VCR system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Board structure is considered one of the most important determinants of board effectiveness. This study examines the personal motives of individuals seeking board membership in Publicly-Owned Enterprises (POEs). Using the sequential mixed methods approach, thirteen in-depth interviews were conducted with current and former board members, and one hundred and thirty-seven (137) questionnaires were administered to key representatives and beneficiaries of POEs. The results indicate several factors that motivate board membership. We find that intrinsic motives, which we refer to as ‘personal benefits,’ and extrinsic motives, which we refer to as ‘social recognition,’ are the most important factors for joining POE board membership. The findings could be helpful in redesigning strategies and policies for appointing professional board members whose primary incentives for board membership are related to POE development rather than personal benefits and self-recognition.

The USEPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) Lead and Copper Rule Revisions allow the use of distributed treatment approaches such as point‐of‐use (POU) and point‐of‐entry (POE) treatment for systems with 10,000 connections or less as a compliance strategy. However, this poses an opportunity for the USEPA to reevaluate system size recommendations for distributed treatment. The current research uses online surveys and semi‐structured interviews (SSIs) to highlight the general sentiment of state regulators managing POU/POE devices and inquiries. Analysis of the 43 survey responses and 13 SSIs revealed that most state regulators described systems of approximately 30–50 connections as the most successful. Resident cooperation, operation and maintenance, monitoring, and the actual implementation of distributed treatment approaches were repeatedly listed as the greatest concerns. As the use of distributed treatment continues to expand, the water sector must devote research efforts to quantitatively determining the drivers of success as well as highlighting clear indicators of potential failure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Although ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) is still the dominant PV encapsulant, polyolefins (PO) have gained market share in recent years. Like EVA, PO can be mixed with a cross-linking agent and chemically reacted during the lamination process to form polyolefin elastomers (POE). The cross-linked and therefore insoluble fraction of the encapsulation can be determined by extracting the soluble part of the material with a solvent. The degree of cross-linking, or gel content (GC), is determined from the mass ratio before and after extraction of the samples. The analytical methods for determining the GC value are described for example in IEC 62788-1-6 and the Chinese national standard GB/T29848-2018. We observe a significant difference between the test results of these two standards, with the GC values resulting from the GB standard test being significantly higher. This is particularly true in the low GC range. The main reason for this difference is the extraction time of 5 h specified in the GB standard, which is insufficient to ensure complete extraction of the non-crosslinked polymers at lower GC values. However, for certain POE materials the required minimum GC (50%-65%) is exactly in this range.

This research developed electronic student worksheet (e-student worksheet) based on POE (Predict, Observe, and Explain) using the Liveworksheets feature. The research method was RD (Research and Development) with a 4-D model, namely define, design, develop, and disseminate. There were three data collection techniques in this research, namely interview, questionnaire, and N-gain from the pretest and posttest scores. The analyzed data using qualitative descriptive analysis. The results showed that (1) the average percentage of e-student worksheet feasibility obtained was 92.90% with material expert validators of 94.23%, media expert validators of 88.23%, and practitioner validators of 96.25%. Therefore, the POE-based e-student worksheet can be used with a very valid or very feasible category. (2) The percentage obtained from student responses was 85% with a very good category. (3) The N-Gain value obtained was 0.39 with a medium category. Thus, the development of e-student worksheet based on POE (Predict, Observe, and Explain) on plant tissue material for the eleventh-grade students can be used with a very feasible category. ABSTRAK: Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan lembar kerja siswa elektronik (e-student worksheet) berbasis POE (Predict, Observe, and Explain) dengan menggunakan fitur Liveworksheets. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah RD (Research and Development) dengan model 4-D, yaitu define, design, develop, dan distribute. Ada tiga teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini, yaitu wawancara, angket, dan N-gain dari nilai pretest dan posttest. Teknik analisis yang digunakan deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) rata-rata persentase kelayakan LKS yang diperoleh adalah 92,90% dengan validator ahli materi 94,23%, validator ahli media 88,23%, dan validator praktisi 96,25%. Oleh karena itu, LKS e-student berbasis POE dapat digunakan dengan kategori sangat valid atau sangat layak. (2) Persentase yang diperoleh dari respon siswa sebesar 85% dengan kategori sangat baik. (3) Nilai N-Gain yang diperoleh sebesar 0,39 dengan kategori sedang. Dengan demikian, pengembangan LKS berbasis POE (Predict, Observe, and Explain) pada materi jaringan tumbuhan untuk siswa kelas XI dapat digunakan dengan kategori sangat layak.

While popular interpretations of Poe's dark comedy “The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether” describe the text, its themes, aesthetics, and narrative as satirical political commentary on American democracy, a latently subversive polemic against nineteenth Century American medico-legal praxes and their ancillary institutions, or as a parody of the works of other notable authors such as Charles Dickens and Nathaniel Parker Willis, the fact that Poe's narrative transpires within the confines of a Maison de Santé suggests that the text is also importantly theoretically complex. Referring primarily to Michel Foucault's discussion of the panopticon in Discipline and Punish (1975), his analysis of the relationship between sexuality and madness presented in The History of Sexuality (1976), and H. H. Scullard's historiographical study of the festival of Saturnalia and its public and private praxes in Festivals and Ceremonies of the Roman Republic (1981), this paper will explore how Poe's narrative presents madness and bedlam as a force and a site of actively disrupting the primary psychophysical principles of the panopticon's establishment and maintenance of biopower over its inmates. As such, this paper will examine the ways in which Poe presents madness and bedlam as 'cures-by-inversion' against the malady of the criminalization of socio-culturally excrescent forces/behaviours and the pathologising of discord, ruckus, sensuality, excess, and the absurd.

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Glass/glass (G/G) photovoltaic modules are quickly rising in popularity, but the durability of modern G/G packaging has not yet been established. In this work, we examine the interfacial degradation modes in G/G and glass/transparent backsheet modules under damp heat (DH) with and without system bias voltage, comparing emerging polyolefin elastomer (POE) and industry‐standard poly(ethylene‐co‐vinyl acetate) (EVA) encapsulants. We investigate the transport of ionic species at cell/encapsulant interfaces, demonstrating that POE limits both sodium and silver ion migration compared with EVA. Changes to the chemical structures of the encapsulants at the cell/encapsulant interfaces demonstrate that both POE and EVA are more susceptible to degradation in modules with a transparent backsheet than in the G/G configuration. Adhesion testing reveals that POE and EVA have comparable critical debond energies after the DH exposures regardless of system bias polarity. The results of this study indicate that the interfacial degradation mechanisms of G/G appear to be similar to those of conventional glass/backsheet modules. For emerging materials, our results demonstrate that POE offers advantages over EVA but that transparent backsheets may accelerate encapsulant degradation due to increased moisture ingress when compared with the G/G structure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The current +−0.5 PMV (Predicted Mean Vote) targets adopted by NABERS (National Australian Built Environment Rating System) is the practical range deemed acceptable for 90% acceptability for commercial buildings in Australia, however thermal comfort satisfaction scores measured in office buildings still show high percentages of dissatisfied occupants. This paper aims to demonstrate the potential of curbing energy consumption from commercial buildings in Australia by increasing summer temperature set-points. A 10-year NABERS dataset, along with objective and subjective thermal comfort and air quality data from NABERS-certified offices are investigated in this study. Furthermore, different simulation scenarios are tested to investigate the discomfort hours and energy consumption for various summer temperature setpoints. Result analysis shows that occupants' satisfaction in NABERS-certified buildings was not within the 90% satisfaction, with being too cold/hot as the main source of dissatisfaction. Objective measurements also showed temperature was out of recommended range for several datapoints. Simulation results indicate that, within the average range of 21–24.9 °C, there is not a significant difference in discomfort hours that could drive the selection of one temperature set-point over the other. Challenging the current practices, results suggest that a cooling set point temperature on the upper limit of the range indicated by the Australian standard AS 1837–1976 may minimize the energy consumption without significantly increasing discomfort, or even increasing the perceived satisfaction with the indoor environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this research, Purpose is to eliminate primary school student's delusions about concept of greenhouse effect and to study its effect on student's attitudes towards science. In the research, quasi-experimental study with prepost control group has been used. The research was performed with 34 primary school students in the state located in southwest part of Turkey. The experimental group consists of 18 students and the control group consists of 16 students. While POE method supported with PhET simulations is used in the experimental group, traditional teaching method is implemented in control group. In the research, greenhouse gas concept and science attitude scale as data collection tool have been used. Data obtained from the research has been analyzed with SPSS program. According to the findings from the research, Students have had much more information about greenhouse gas thanks to POE method supported by PhET. Moreover, POE method supported by PhET has positive effect on students' attitudes towards science. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]