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Characterizes the chemical composition and morphology of individual suspended inorganic particles from different tributaries of Lake Baikal an in the central part of southern Lake Baikal. Aluminosilicates; Silicon-rich particles; Calcium-rich particles; Internal particle homogeneity.

Focuses on a direct current glow discharge mass spectrometer which has been used for a novel application, the sputtering and subsequent analysis of polymers. How the approach was made possible; Types of different polymers measured; Findings of study; Concluding remarks.

Discusses the use of direct current glow discharge mass spectrometry (GDMS) for the analysis of Macor ceramic. Glow discharge mass spectrometer; Atomization of Macor; Predominance of atomic characteristic in mass spectrum; Comparison with rf GDMS.

Focuses on a preliminary total reflection x-ray fluorescence (TXRF) experiment excited by two independent glancing x-ray beams. Enhancement of the intensity of x-ray fluorescence; Improvement of the detection limit in TXRF; Recognition of TXRF as a powerful trace elemental analytical method; Applications on the analysis of silicon wafers.

The article announces appointment of new members to the editorial board that includes physicist Jean-Claude Dousse, Professor of nuclear reactor physics Jorge Fernandez and geologist Ignasi Queralt.

The article announces that the 2014 Best Referee Award has been presented to professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana in Slovenia, Žiga Šmit.

The article announces that Andrzej Markowicz has been appointed as the editor of the Associate Editorial Board of the periodical for the Europe office.

A literature review is given of atmospheric trace metal concentrations in aerosols above the North Sea and the English Channel over the period 1971-1994. Literature data have been gathered and intercomparedto look for possible trends in the reported concentrations. Six trace metals are considered: Cd, Cu, Pb, Zn, Ni, and Cr. A distinction ismade between measurements in different regions of the North Sea, andbetween coastal and marine areas. The majority of the data deals with the Southern Bight, providing the most reliable trends. Strong decreasing trends are observed for the Pb and Zn concentrations above theNorth Sea during the years 1971-1994. For Cd, Cu, Ni, and Cr, much less data are available in the literature. Despite this, also for Cd and Cu a decreasing trend is present. Cr and Ni concentrations are fluctuating, mostly without a certain pattern. The trends in the concentrations are also compared to changes in the European emission profiles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]