... membrane separations are two dominating technologies that have attracted continuous investment in R&D Adsorbent materials and membranes (typically nanoporous) are increasingly being applied and new ... mechanical, including photocopying, recording or any information storage and retrieval system now known or to be invented, without written permission from the Publisher For photocopying of material in ... reactors for producing drugs, energy, decontaminating wastes, and creating complicated synthetic reactions are limitless [13] Nanopores embedded in an insulating membrane fabricated by using a physical...
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... maximise loads in vertebrae, particularly in vertebrae with altered extrinsic and intrinsic structural integrity Peak loads in individuals will vary due to differences in activity levels and incidences ... resulted in a 25.2% reduction in spinal height and produced a 15.1cm anterior translation of C2 These changes resulted in a 19% increase in compressive force and a 40% increase in spinal extensor ... intramuscular pressure in the erector spinae to be significantly greater in individuals who adopted a kyphotic posture compared to an erect spinal posture, suggesting a significant increase in...
Ngày tải lên: 03/11/2012, 09:49
A review of agile manufacturing systems
... (1991) Linear assignment model for phase Hungarian algorithm Expected distance travelled None Irani et al (1993) Linear programming for phase and integer programming for phase LINDO Intercell ... set-ups in the two types: inter-lot and in- lot set-ups The ®rst denotes the term `set-up’ as used in the production planning and control literature The second was further divided into inter-machine ... rapid prototyping, concurrent engineering, multi-skilled and ¯exible people, continuous improvement, team working, change and risk management, information technology and empowering In order to...
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Tài liệu THE ELDERLY AND MOBILITY: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE pdf
... 2.3.3 Findings from the research – the link between ageing and vision 28 2.3.4 Findings from the research – the link between ageing and cognition 29 2.3.5 Findings from the research – the link ... DRIVER EDUCATION AND TRAINING .54 3.2.1 Findings from the OECD Working Group 54 3.2.2 Findings from the research – education and training programs 54 3.2.3 Findings from the research ... be well in the end’ Good health and physical functioning Engaging in social activities and feeling supported In a neighbourhood with good facilities (including transport) Feeling safe in one’s...
Ngày tải lên: 13/02/2014, 18:20
Tài liệu Financial crises and bank failures: a review of prediction methods docx
... calculated by Inside Mortgage Finance, 2008 Total value of mortgages outstanding in 2Q 2008 Source: Inside Mortgage Finance, 2008 Total value of mortgage securities outstanding in 2Q 2008 Source: Inside ... standards, deteriorating loan quality, and increasing loan riskiness that were not backed up by an increasing price of this extra risk In fact, the subprime-prime spread was actually declining over the ... then selling MBS to get operating cash is infeasible when the price of MBS has declined significantly Banks in this situation are on the brink of insolvency and may indeed have difficulty repaying loans...
Ngày tải lên: 16/02/2014, 06:20
Tài liệu A Review of the Ocean Research Priorities Plan and Implementation Strategy docx
... Therefore, the existing plans serve only as guidance in defining information infrastructure, not as the basis for determining the adequacy of the information infrastructure called for in the draft plan ... importance of disciplinary training Expertise and training in specific disciplines will be required to develop effective multidisciplinary efforts Also, advances in traditional disciplines contribute ... multidisciplinary needs within research priorities is uneven and in some instances quite weak Pointing out these linkages throughout the report serves many important purposes, including more accurate...
Ngày tải lên: 17/02/2014, 06:20
Tài liệu Future Flight: A Review of the Small Aircraft Transportation System Concept pdf
... transcontinental airline service, making private investment in more expensive jet airliners feasible Likewise, the revolution in airline operations that followed industry deregulation in the 1980s coincided ... Engineering The Board’s mission is to promote innovation and progress in transportation by stimulating and conducting research, facilitating the dissemination of information, and encouraging ... sector in the United States, including recent and emerging trends in air 13 The statement of task that contains these two questions, including several secondary questions and tasks, is provided in...
Ngày tải lên: 17/02/2014, 06:20
Tài liệu A REVIEW OF INDOOR AIR POLLUTION AND HEALTH PROBLEMS FROM THE VIEWPOINT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE: FOCUSING ON THE STUDIES OF INDOOR AIR ENVIRONMENT IN JAPAN COMPARED TO THOSE OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES pptx
... combustion gases in residences and buildings CO is well-known to cause poisoning by CO-hemoglobin (Hb) formation, inhibiting oxygen utilization by internal organs NO2 sources in buildings include gas ... can meet local needs in dealing with SHS.152) CONCLUSION Healthy indoor air is a fundamental right for people studying in schools, working in offices and living in residences Indoor air quality ... improve public health since 1970 by the “Act for Maintenance of Sanitation in Buildings”; however, small buildings and individual residences are not included, and the substances in indoor air and their...
Ngày tải lên: 17/02/2014, 22:20
Tài liệu Determinants of Productivity for Military Personnel - A Review of Findings on the Contribution of Experience, Training, and Aptitude to Military Performance pdf
... Training and F-14 Landing Performance 18 Table 3.2 Training in Previous Month and F-14 Landing Performance 18 Table 3.3 Career Training Hours and Bombing Error 19 Table 3.4 Training Hours in ... effectiveness, our understanding of this issue remains limited in important respects To begin with, the distinct roles of innate ability, formal training, and informal learning deserve greater attention ... returns in the form of increased productivity and improved readiness but can also increase the costs of maintaining a given end strength Applying this observation to the goal of achieving national...
Ngày tải lên: 17/02/2014, 22:20
Tài liệu Marketing Food to Children and Adolescents - A Review of Industry Expenditures, Activities, and Self-Regulation docx
... “marketing” to include all advertising and promotional techniques, including but not limited to: advertising on television and radio, in print media, and on the Internet (including third-party ... websites, other Internet advertising, packaging and labeling, advertising in movie theaters/ videos/video games, other digital advertising (such as email and text messaging), in- store marketing, premium ... players, participate in pre-game or sideline events, and attend sports camps, clinics, or training programs Product placements – such as a character drinking a soda or offering it to another character,...
Ngày tải lên: 18/02/2014, 07:20
Tài liệu A Review of the Uses of Poultry Eggshells and Shell Membranes doc
... and vitamin D) on Bone Mineral Density (BMD) In this study, the eggshell supplemented group had measurable increases in bone density in their hip bones, after one year The findings indicate that ... for flavoring foods (Jamie, 2009) Gelatin has been used in the food industry as a thickening, emulsifying and jelling agent Nutritionally, both collagen and gelatin are of low protein quality; ... pliable This deterioration is directly linked to amino acid content Specific amino acids in the skin’s structure, like glycine, proline, hydroproline and alanine decrease with age and bad diet Collagen...
Ngày tải lên: 21/02/2014, 01:20
Tài liệu RESULTS BASED MANAGEMENT IN THE DEVELOPMENT CO-OPERATION AGENCIES: A REVIEW OF EXPERIENCE docx
... objectives are being met It typically involves several phases: e.g., articulating and agreeing on objectives, selecting indicators and setting targets, monitoring performance (collecting data on results), ... Strategic Planning Performance Measurement Results Based Management FORMULATING OBJECTIVES IDENTIFYING INDICATORS SETTING TARGETS MONITORING RESULTS REVIEWING AND REPORTING RESULTS INTEGRATING EVALUATION ... and country setting • Reviewing research findings Reviewing development literature may help in setting realistic targets, especially in program areas where extensive research findings on development...
Ngày tải lên: 21/02/2014, 11:20
A Review of the Medical Benefits and Contraindications to Breastfeeding in the United States ppt
... functions of proteins in human milk include preventing infection, preventing inflammation, promoting growth, transporting microminerals, catalyzing reactions, and synthesizing nutrients.29 In studies ... respiratory infections in infants has been evaluated in a number of studies examining the relationship between respiratory infections and breastfeeding or formula feeding in these infants.4–6 ... breastfed infant against many common infections Protection against gastrointestinal infections is well documented Protection against infections of the upper and lower respiratory system and the urinary...
Ngày tải lên: 05/03/2014, 10:20
Báo cáo " A review of washback and its pedagogical implications " potx
... learn more teaching methodologies by taking more training courses, engaging in peer observations and utilizing the tests to enhance students’ learning while at the same time not inhibiting students’ ... associated teaching Definition of washback in this study After reviewing definitions of washback, the term can be defined according to two major perspectives: one at a narrower view within the classroom ... language and teachers to things they would not otherwise that promote or inhibit language learning” - Bailey (1996 [5]): Washback is the “influence of testing on teaching and learning.” - Shohamy, et...
Ngày tải lên: 05/03/2014, 12:20
A Review of Approaches to Mobility Telemonitoring of the Elderly in Their Living Environment potx
... Mobility Telemonitoring who fear they will remain unattended in the event of an accident The increasing use of telemonitoring to support independent living inside and outside of the home inevitably raises ... Hughes, and K Doughty Reducing fall incidence in community elders by telecare using predictive systems In: 19th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, ... locationindependent monitoring; thus, fulfilling the six key aims for improvement of healthcare as proposed by the Institute of Medicine, Washington, DC.9 Telemonitoring has become increasingly...
Ngày tải lên: 05/03/2014, 21:20
Environmental and Occupational Causes of Cancer: A Review of Recent Scientifi c Literature ppt
... testicular cancer in men working in specific industries including agriculture, tanning, and mechanical industries and consistent associations with painting, mining, plastics, metal working, and occupational ... used in some printing and leather tanning processes.49 Used mainly for degreasing metal parts Previous used as a dry cleaning agent TCE may be found in printing inks, varnishes, adhesives, paints ... used by an increasingly large percentage of U.S dry-cleaning operations.51 Used as a cleaning agent, a thinner for paint and in paint and varnishes Used in printing rubber and leather industries...
Ngày tải lên: 06/03/2014, 01:20
Nutrition and cancer: A review of the evidence for an anti-cancer diet pptx
... hemoglobin (HbA1c) is a time-integrated measurement of glucose control, and indirectly, of insulin levels Increased risk in colorectal cancer was seen in the EPIC-Norfolk study with increasing HbA1c; ... chlorophyllin derivatives also detected in the sera (which had a green tint to it) of the volunteers who took the supplement, indicating a possible role in the body besides binding carcinogens in the ... contribute to hyperinsulinemia, such as refined sugar, foods containing refined sugar, and refined flour products should be avoided and eliminated from a cancer protective diet Low Fiber Unrefined plant...
Ngày tải lên: 06/03/2014, 02:21
A Review of the EPA Water Security Research and Technical Support Action Plan ppt
... improving analytical methodologies and monitoring systems for drinking water, (4) containing, treating, decontaminating, and disposing of contaminated water and materials, (5) planning for contingencies ... attacks on drinking water supply systems are categorized in the Action Plan under six major headings: (1) protecting physical and cyber infrastructure, (2) identifying drinking water contaminants, ... laboratory needs (in terms of timeliness, reliability, and capacity) following a terrorist threat 3.3.g Training Training of personnel for routine monitoring as well as event sampling and analysis...
Ngày tải lên: 06/03/2014, 15:20
A review of the scientific literature as it pertaintto gulf war illnesses pyridostigmine bromide executive summary doc
Ngày tải lên: 06/03/2014, 15:20