cometadata/datacite-rtg-text-other-reclassification-records huggingface dataset:
Preliminary experimental study on prestressed grouted sleeve connection of FRP tubular members under compression
Creators: name: Li, Zhaozhe
name: Bai, Y.
name: Zhao, X. L.
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: Superior properties of fibre-reinforced-polymer (FRP) composites, such as high specific strength and excellent corrosion resistance, make them as a potential substitute to traditional metallic materials in piping structures. Despite the advantages associated with FRP pipes, their joining methods are still not satisfactory. It is a known fact that joints are the weakest links of such composite piping structures. A new connection method is proposed in this paper, as the prestressed grouted sleeve connection. The connection transmits axial force by shear on the grout and FRP interface. Shear transfer can be enhanced by introducing radial prestress. The prestress is achieved by using an expansive additive (CSA) which expands the grout after setting. This paper investigates the effects of different CSA ratios on the load bearing capacity of the prestressed grouted sleeve connections in compression. It was found pre-load strain developed significantly in hoop direction which indicates the development of radial prestress. Results from compressive experiments indicate that a high CSA ratio enhances the load bearing capacity of the connection. Different failure modes were observed during the compression tests. Possible reasons are discussed based on the interpretation of strain results.
FRP rupture strains in FRP-wrapped circular concrete columns: a combined experimental and finite element study
Creators: name: Li, S. Q.
name: Chen, Jue
name: Yu, T.
name: Teng, J. G.
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: Strengthening concrete columns using bonded FRP confining wraps has become a popular retrofit technique. Failure of an FRP-wrapped column is usually governed by rupture of the FRP in the hoop direction. Numerous experiments have shown that the hoop strain at failure is significantly lower than the FRP rupture strain determined from tensile coupon tests. Many factors may contribute to this complex phenomenon. This paper is concerned with one of these factors, namely, the geometrical discontinuities at the ends of the FRP wrap. This paper first presents results from axial compression tests on six FRP-wrapped concrete columns, in which the particle image velocimetry (PIV) technique was used to obtain continuous strain distributions near the ends of the FRP wrap. A three-dimensional finite element (FE) investigation is then presented, which considered the actual FRP wrap geometry in the laboratory tests and adopted an advanced plastic-damage model for concrete. A comparison between the experimental and the FE results demonstrates the validity of the FE model and clarifies the significance of the effect of geometrical discontinuities on strain concentrations in the FRP wrap.
Compressive strength of concrete damaged by elevated temperature and confined by CFRP fabrics
Creators: name: Al-Kamaki, Yaman
name: Al-Mahaidi, Riadh
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: In general, concrete structures have high fire-resistance. When exposed to fire, however, the strength and stiffness of the concrete and reinforcing steel deteriorate significantly. Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) wraps are an excellent material for strengthening concrete to increase its axial load capacity. This paper describes an experimental study on fourteen concrete cylinders after exposure to 500oC for one hour and cooling to room temperature which were then wrapped and tested under axial compression to failure to determine the ultimate axial strength. The purpose of the study was to extend the Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) confinement technique to investigate the residual concrete strength of post-heated RC cylinders strengthened/confined with CFRP fabrics. The experimental parameters included type of reinforcement and number of CFRP fabric layers. It was found that repairing heat-damaged cylinders with 1, 2 and 3 layers of unidirectional CFRP can be highly effective for enhancing the compressive strength of concrete damaged by high temperature. The residual concrete strength of post-heated cylinders can be restored to the original level or higher than that of unwrapped cylinders. The failure mode of the confined concrete was predominantly rupture of the CFRP sheets.
title: Dominique Mathez
Creators: name: Leibowitch, Jacques (1942-2020)
Publisher: name: NAKALA - https://nakala.fr (Huma-Num - CNRS)
publisherIdentifier: https://ror.org/04ces3204
publisherIdentifierScheme: ROR
Year: 2020

description: Pièces jointes : extraits du chapitre III du livre de J. Leibowitch "Pour en finir avec le sida" ; mail à C. Perronne. 1 fichier (7 pages)
Effects of bondline thickness in externally bonded joints processed with vacuum assisted resin infusion
Creators: name: Hadigheh, S. A.
name: Gravina, R. J.
name: Setunge, S.
name: Kim, Seungwon
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: The interfacial behaviour between concrete and fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) materials has been investigated for two commonly used processing techniques, wet lay-up sheets and pultruded laminates. However, the experimental database on the bond between concrete and FRP plates processed with Vacuum Assisted Resin Infusion (VARI) technique is limited. In this paper, the bond characteristics between the VARI processed FRP plates and concrete substrate is studied. Tests provide investigative analysis of the interface behaviour of the adhesively bonded joints processed with the VARI technique. Experiments carried out using a new modified single lap shear test set-up enables the slip between FRP plate and substrate to be monitored during the test with higher precision. During the testing, the effect of the FRP thickness on the interface behaviour was considered by variation of the bondline from 2 mm to 6 mm
Synthesis of 2-Amino-4-(2-hydroxynaphthyl)-4H-chromene-3-carbonitriles by Michael Addition and Their Transformation into New Pentacyclic Compounds
Creators: name: Dammak, Lamia
name: Kammoun, Myriam
name: Ammar, Houcine
name: Souhir Abid
name: Gharbi, Rachid El
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2014
Subjects: subject: Biological Sciences
subject: Ecology
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: Chemistry
subject: Cell Biology
subject: Biochemistry

description: 2-Amino-4-(2-hydroxynaphthyl)-4H-chromene-3-carbonitriles were synthesized by Michael addition of various 3-cyanoiminocoumarins and β-naphthol in good yield. The heterocyclization of these materials in an acidic medium leads new heterocyclic compounds, which have not previously been described, in moderate to good yields and good selectivity. The synthesized compounds were characterized by infrared, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, two-dimensional NMR, and elemental analysis.
E-Government development strategies in the Eastern Partnership countries
Creators: name: Fesenko, Galyna
name: Fesenko, Tetiana
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2017
Subjects: subject: 160510 Public Policy
subject: FOS: Political science
subject: 140213 Public Economics- Public Choice
subject: FOS: Economics and business
subject: 160509 Public Administration

description: The article aims to outline the role of e-democracy within the setting of the Eastern Partnership program. The article provides the comparative review of E-Government progress in six EaP countries in 2009 – 2016. The E-Government sensitive data of international ratings is analyzed with the special focus on participative aspects. The existing differences of E-Government strategies between the Eastern Partnerships countries are analyzed with the special focus on e-participate. The e-participate differences in the development of the countries are pointed out in terms of e-democracy development. The cognitive model of integrating e-democracy components into the socio-technical system of e-government is proposed. DOI:10.5958/2347-6869.2017.00007.3
Stepwise Protocol for In Vitro Transcription of Modified mRNAs
Creators: name: Simeonov, Kamen
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2014
Subjects: Molecular Biology
Biological Techniques

description: Stepwise protocol for in vitro transcription of synthetic modified mRNAs from DNA templates used for daily transfection and reprogramming without genomic modification. DNA templates are derived from this protocol:
http://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.1040039 Used to generate hepatocyte-like cells from human fibroblasts here:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0100134
Synthesis of 2-Amino-4-(2-hydroxynaphthyl)-4h-chromene-3-carbonitriles by Michael Addition and Their Transformaion into New Pentacyclic Compounds
Creators: name: Dammak, Lamia
name: Kammoun, Myriam
name: Ammar, Houcine
name: Souhir Abid
name: Gharbi, Rachid El
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2014
Subjects: subject: Biological Sciences
subject: Ecology
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: Chemistry
subject: Cell Biology
subject: Biochemistry

description: 2-amino-4-(2-hydroxynaphthyl)-4H-chromene-3-carbonitriles were synthesized by Michael addition of various 3-cyanoiminocoumarins and β-naphthol in good yield. The heterocyclization of these materials in acid medium leads new heterocyclic compounds, which have not previously been described, in moderate or good yields and high selectivity. The synthesized compounds were characterized by FT-IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, 2D NMR and elemental analysis.
The level of trust between ethnic entrepreneurs in the larger Melbourne area and their resources providers
Creators: name: Dini, Kourosh
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: This paper investigates the level of trust to facilitate the ethnic entrepreneurship process through business networks either co-ethnic, other ethnic or the host society networks. This research was carried out to determine and clarify to what extent immigrant/ethnic entrepreneurs trust different people and institutions/networks to obtain types of support they needed to run their ethnic businesses in the larger Melbourne area. The outcomes were aimed to draw a picture of trusty relationships between the ethnic community and the host Australian society. The outcomes revealed that about 85% of the research participants ‘usually’ or ‘always’ trusted employees from same ethnicity. The research also revealed that family was main source of information that participants ‘usually’ or ‘always’ trusted more than other sources.
Stepwise Protocol for DNA Template Construction for In Vitro Transcription
Creators: name: Simeonov, Kamen
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2014
Subjects: Molecular Biology
Biological Techniques

description: Stepwise protocol for generating DNA templates for in vitro transcription (IVT) from ORF sequences. Feeds into this protocol for IVT:
http://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.1040040 Used here:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0100134
Synthesis of 2-Amino-4-(2-hydroxynaphthyl)-4H-chromene-3-carbonitriles by Michael Addition and Their Transformaion into New Pentacyclic Compounds
Creators: name: Dammak, Lamia
name: Kammoun, Myriam
name: Ammar, Houcine
name: Souhir Abid
name: Gharbi, Rachid El
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2014
Subjects: subject: Biological Sciences
subject: Ecology
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: Chemistry
subject: Cell Biology
subject: Biochemistry

description: 2-Amino-4-(2-hydroxynaphthyl)-4H-chromene-3-carbonitriles were synthesized by Michael addition of various 3-cyanoiminocoumarins and β-naphthol in good yield. The heterocyclization of these materials in an acidic medium leads new heterocyclic compounds, which have not previously been described, in moderate to good yields and good selectivity. The synthesized compounds were characterized by infrared, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, two-dimensional NMR, and elemental analysis.
Product innovation and performance of manufacturing small and medium enterprises
Creators: name: Le, Viet
name: Harvie, Charles
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: This paper evaluates technical efficiency performance and examines the relationship between product innovation and firm performance of Vietnamese manufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs). In particular, it evaluates the impact of two types of production innovation, namely major improvement in existing products and introduction of new products, on technical efficiency performance of Vietnamese manufacturing SMEs. The paper uses firm level data from three surveys in 2002, 2005 and 2007 with a total of 5,204 observations of Vietnamese domestic non-state manufacturing SMEs to find out about technical efficiency level of the SMEs and the impact of product innovation on technical inefficiency.
Effect of some genetic and environmental factors on spontaneous polyembryony in grape (Vitis vinifera L.)
Creators: name: Bouquet, A.
Publisher: name: VITIS - Journal of Grapevine Research
Year: 2016

description: Variability of polyembryony was studied in 35 varieties of Vitis vinifera L. The observed frequency of twin seedlings is varying from O to 0.35 °/o with a mean of 0.054 %. Merlot is the most interesting variety. Polyembryony in grape is mainly under genetieal control and is a varietal characteristie. However, polyembryony is influenced by environmental factors: A low berry set, induced by climatie conditions or other factors, is generally correlated with a high frequency of twin seedlings. Differences observed in the kinetics of germination and influence of the length of chilling show that polyembryonie seeds are less fit to germinate than monoembryonie seeds. Optimal temperature for germination of polyembryonie seeds is 23 °C; higher temperatures increase the competition between polyembryos and the occurrence of "cryptie twins". Weakness and lethality of numerous plantlets obtained from polyembryonie seeds reduce strongly the probability of obtaining haploid plants. So far, only diploid seedlings were obtained, but apparent instability of the haploid condition in grape let us think that diploid homozygote seedlings originating from parthenogenetie development of cells of the embryo sac, could be produced by this way. Effet de quelques facteurs génétiques et du milieu sur la polyembryonie spontanée chez la vigne (Vitis vinifera L.) La variabilité du caractére «polyembryonie spontanée» été étudiée sur 35 cépages de V. vinifera L. La fréquence observée des plantules jumelles parmi les pépins germés varie de O à 0,35 0/o, avec une moyenne de 0,054 0/o. Merlot est la variété la plus intéressante à cet égard. La polyembryonie chez la vigne semble être une caractéristique variétale contrôlée génétiquement. Cependant, elle peut être influencée par certains facteurs du milieu: Un faible taux de nouaison, induit par les conditions climatiques ou tout autre facteur, est généralement corrélé avec une fréquence élevée de polyembryonie. Les différences observées dans les cinétiques comparées de germination, et l'influence de la durée de stratification des pépins au froid, montrent que les pépins polyembryonnés sont moins aptes à germer que les pépins monoembryonnés. La température optimale de germination des pépins polyembryonnés est 23 °C; une température plus haute augmente la compétition entre les embryons multiples, et accroît la fréquence des «jumeaux cachés». La faiblesse et la léthalité de nombreuses plantules issues des pépins polyembryonnés réduit fortement la probabilité d'obtenir des plantes haploïdes. Jusqu'à maintenant, seules des plantules diploïdes ont pu être obtenues. Cependant, l'instabilité apparente de l'état haploïde chez lo vigne laisse penser que des plantes diploïdes homozygotes, issues du développement parthénogénétique de cellules du sac embryonnaire, pourraient être produites par cette voie.
description: VITIS - Journal of Grapevine Research, Vol. 19 No. 2 (1980): Vitis
Effect of storage time and temperature on the volatile composition and quality of dry white table wines
Creators: name: Marais, J.
name: Pool, H. J.
Publisher: name: VITIS - Journal of Grapevine Research
Year: 2016

description: Dry white wines of the cultivars Chenin blanc, Riesling and Colombar (1978 vintage) were stored at 0, 10, 20 and 30 °c for 12 months. Another Colombar wine (1977 vintage) was stored under similar conditions for 2 years. The 1978 wines were analysed periodically by gas chromatography for esters, higher alcohols and dimethyl sulphide and sensorily evaluated for young wine bouquet, maturation bouquet and total wine quality. Increases in storage time and temperature caused marked decreases in the concentrations of i-amyl acetate, hexyl acetate, 2-phenethyl acetate, ethyl butyrate, ethyl caproate, ethyl caprylate, ethyl caprate, total esters and young wine bouquet and marked increases in the· concentrations of dimethyl sulphide, diethyl succinate, ethyl acetate and total aldehydes as well as optical density and maturation bouquet. Highly significant relationships were found between chemical components and the percentage scores of the wines determined by sensory evaluations. The effect of time and temperature on the ageing of white wines can be utilized in practice either to preserve the young wine bouquet for an extended period of time or to produce a well-aged wine within a short period. Einfluß der Lagerungsdauer und -temperatur auf die Aromazusammensetzung und Qualität trockener weißer Tafelweine Trockene Weißweine der Sorten Chenin blanc, Riesling und Colombar (Jahrgang 1978) wurden bei 0, 10, 20 und 30 °c 12 Monate lang gelagert. Ein anderer Colombar-Wein (Jahrgang 1977) wurde unter ähnlichen Bedingungen 2 Jahre lang gelagert. Die 1978er Weine wurden mittels Gaschromatographie regelmäßig auf Ester, höhere Alkohole und Dimethylsulfid analysiert sowie sensorisch auf Jungweinbukett, Reifebukett und gesamte Weinqualität geprüft. Zunehmende Lagerungsdauer und Lagerungstemperatur bewirkten eine deutliche Abnahme bei der Konzentration von iAmylacetat, Hexylacetat, 2-Phenyläthylacetat, Äthylbutyrat, Äthylcapronat, Äthylcaprylat, Äthylcaprinat, gesamten Estern und beim Jungweinbukett sowie eine ausgeprägte Zunahme bei der Konzentration von Dimethylsulfid, Dilithylsuccinat, Äthylacetat und gesamten Aldehyden, bei der optischen Dichte wie auch beim Reifebukett. Zwischen den Inhaltsstoffen und den Ergebnissen der sensorischen Prüfung wurden hochsignifikante Korrelationen gefunden. Der Einfluß von Lagerungsdauer und -temperatur auf die Alterung von Weißweinen kann praktisch genutzt werden, um entweder das Jungweinbukett über einen längeren Zeitraum hinweg zu erhalten oder um innerhalb kurzer Zeit einen angenehmen gealterten Wein zu erzielen.
description: VITIS - Journal of Grapevine Research, Vol. 19 No. 2 (1980): Vitis
The paradoxical nature of venture failure
Creators: name: Gulst, Noga
name: Maritz, Alex
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: New Venture Failure (NVF) is a well researched field, emphasising on the importance of learning and recovering from it. However, studies about what it is that one can learn from NVF are scant. This Study explores how 27 experienced Australian entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs perceive NVF, and what they have learned from it. We conclude with a list of advices to help novice and nascent entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs succeed in their first venture, as suggested by the participants.
Is the world of venture capital investors turning flat? Perspectives of radical strategic changes in high-technology new-ventures
Creators: name: Benjamin, Eyal
name: Gimmon, Eli
name: Katzenstein, Liora
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: High Technology New Ventures (HTNV) usually operate in a dynamic environment and with high levels of uncertainty. These firms operate in rapidly changing markets and are typically funded by Venture Capital (VC) investors. This paper addresses the cultural differences among VC through their approach to radical changes in strategy by comparing Israeli and non-Israeli investor groups. Following previous research cultural differentiation should be expected, however our findings indicate limited cross-country differences between VCs, suggesting that VC perspectives toward HTNV are quite similar within developed countries. Findings can be explained by the comparatively small VC community and globalization of the high technology venture markets.
Development of a Metal-Free Oxidation of Alcohols with Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) Activated by Tosyl Chloride
Creators: name: Saadati, Fariba
name: Yousefi, Kobra
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2014
Subjects: subject: Science Policy
subject: Biological Sciences
subject: Chemistry
subject: Earth and Environmental Sciences
subject: Biotechnology
subject: Genetics
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: Microbiology
subject: Biochemistry

description: In this article we propose an efficient metal-free method for the mild oxidation of alcohols using dimethyl sulfoxide/tosyl chloride at ambient temperature. The procedure described here is an easy and practical method for the oxidation of primary, secondary, allylic, and benzylic alcohols into their corresponding aldehydes and ketones. The notable advantages of this protocol are mild reaction conditions, good yields and selectivity, and simple workup with minimal waste containing no metallic components. The mechanism of the transformation is also investigated.
Diastereoselective Approach to cis-4-Methyl/thiol-Pipecolic Esters Based on RCM Reaction and Conjugate Michael Addition
Creators: name: Zárate, Araceli
name: Orea, Laura
name: Juárez, Jorge R.
name: Castro, Alejandro
name: Mendoza, Angel
name: Gnecco, Dino
name: Terán, Joel L.
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2014
Subjects: subject: Plant Biology
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: Developmental Biology
subject: Biological Sciences
subject: Chemistry
subject: Earth and Environmental Sciences
subject: Evolutionary Biology
subject: Biotechnology
subject: Genetics
subject: Biochemistry
subject: Biophysics

description: A synthetic route for the access to enantiopure cis-4-methyl/thiol-pipecolic esters is presented. It is based on the ring-closing metathesis reaction to build the α,β-unsaturated piperidin-2-one derived from (S)-(–)-phenylethylamine, followed by either diastereoselective conjugate addition of methylorganocuprate allowing access to cis-4-methyl pipecolic ester or by tandem diastereoselective hydrosulforization–thionization reaction providing access to cis-4-thiol pipecolic ethyl esters.
Ethnic entrepreneurial processes in Australia - a networking perspective
Creators: name: Dini, Kourosh
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: Several studies, mostly from the US, Canada and UK have focused on ethnic entrepreneurs and analysed co-ethnic network functions The present paper complements those researches by focusing on ethnic entrepreneurs in Melbourne, Australia. A significant finding was that, in co-ethnic networking, only family members and close friends were called upon to support ethnic business owners by providing information, emotional succour, financial supports, as well as offering advice on business plans. Ethnic entrepreneurs’ involvement in the co-ethnic community was low. Further, only about one-third frequently engaged with other business persons of all networks. Another was that co-ethnic, multi-ethnic and Australian networks in Melbourne were underutilised by ethnic entrepreneurs in sustaining and growing their businesses. Additional benefits from networking are identified
The devaluing and disciplining of single mothers in australian child support policy
Creators: name: Cook, Kay
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: This chapter takes a governmental perspective to examine how the gendered social contract that exists in Australian couple-headed families pre-separation is preserved and enforced post-separation through child support policy. Assessing recent policy and administrative reform from this perspective reveals the explicit and implicit valuation of motherhood in circumstances that lie beyond the normative male-breadwinner nuclear family model. As a result, child support is revealed as a gendered governance practice that reflects and reinforces the social hierarchy in which mothers remain financially and socially subordinate to their ex-partners. Prior to separation, this hierarchy is achieved through the gendered division of labour and gender wage gap that position fathers as primary earners and mothers as primary carers. Upon separation, this contract is broken, yet child support administration works to preserve and reinforce this model, diluting the redistributive—and thus socially liberating—aims and effects of the original child support scheme.
Gender Equality Prior to and Following Separation: Nordic and Liberal Policy Inconsistencies
Creators: name: Hakovirta, Mia
name: Cook, Kay
name: Sinclair, Sarah
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: We compare family policy in Australia and Finland, focusing on child support as interrogating how gender equality ideals and realities play out when families diverge from the dual-parent model. Despite Finland's de-gendered leave and employment policy, a gender wage gap continues to position mothers as primary carers. In Australia, pre-separation policies are gendered in that leave benefits position mothers as primary carers. In both countries, child support policy took the opposite approach. Finland's child support policy provides less incentive for the father to take care of children post-separation.
Global, regional, and national prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adults during 1980–2013: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013
Creators: name: Steel, Graham
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2014
Subjects: Health Care
Anatomy

description: In 2010, overweight and obesity were estimated to cause 3·4 million deaths, 3·9% of years of life lost, and 3·8% of disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) worldwide. The rise in obesity has led to widespread calls for regular monitoring of changes in overweight and obesity prevalence in all populations. Comparable, up-to-date information about levels and trends is essential to quantify population health effects and to prompt decision makers to prioritise action. We estimate the global, regional, and national prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adults during 1980—2013.
Development of a Metal-Free Oxidation of Alcohols with Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) Activated by Tosyl Chloride
Creators: name: Saadati, Fariba
name: Yousefi, Kobra
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2014
Subjects: subject: Science Policy
subject: Biological Sciences
subject: Chemistry
subject: Earth and Environmental Sciences
subject: Biotechnology
subject: Genetics
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: Microbiology
subject: Biochemistry

description: This paper proposes an efficient metal-free method for the mild oxidation of alcohols using dimethyl sulfoxide/tosyl chloride at ambient temperature. The procedure described here is an easy and practical method for the oxidation of primary, secondary, allylic, and benzylic alcohols into their corresponding aldehydes and ketones. The notable advantages of this protocol are mild reaction conditions, high yields, high selectivity, and the simple work-up with minimal waste containing no metallic components. The mechanism of the transformation is also investigated.
title: Static Grid Equivalent Models Based on Artificial Neural Networks
Creators: name: Liu, Zheng
name: Menke, Jan-Hendrik
name: Bornhorst, Nils
name: Braun, Martin
Publisher: name: Universität Kassel
Year: 2021
Subjects: subject: Grid equivalent
subject: feedforward neural networks
subject: recurrent neural networks
subject: autoencoder
subject: 333
subject: Neuronales Netz
subject: Feedforward-Netz
subject: Elektrizitätsversorgungsnetz
subject: Stromversorgung

description: Gefördert durch den Publikationsfonds der Universität Kassel
Diastereoselective Approach to cis-4-methyl/Thiol-Pipecolic Esters Based on RCM Reaction and Conjugate Michael Addition
Creators: name: Zárate, Araceli
name: Orea, Laura
name: Juárez, Jorge R.
name: Castro, Alejandro
name: Mendoza, Angel
name: Gnecco, Dino
name: Terán, Joel L.
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2014
Subjects: subject: Plant Biology
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: Developmental Biology
subject: Biological Sciences
subject: Chemistry
subject: Earth and Environmental Sciences
subject: Evolutionary Biology
subject: Biotechnology
subject: Genetics
subject: Biochemistry
subject: Biophysics

description: A synthetic route for the access to enantiopure cis-4-methyl/thiol-pipecolic esters is presented. It is based on the ring-closing metathesis reaction to build the α,β-unsaturated piperidin-2-one derived from (S)-(-)-phenylethylamine, followed by either diastereoselective conjugate addition of methylorganocuprate allowing access to cis-4-methyl pipecolic ester, or by tandem diastereoselective hydrosulforization-thionization reaction providing access to cis-4-thiol pipecolic ethyl esters.
An overview of industry engagement in the accounting curriculum: an exploratory study of a Work Integrated Learning program
Creators: name: Satchakova, Luba
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: The aim of this study is to provide an overview of a work integrated learning (WIL) program introduced to an accounting degree course that is intended to enhance graduate employability. For decades universities have addressed the issue including work integrated learning (WIL) programs in their curriculum as a means of enhancing employment outcomes of students. This exploratory study analyses the degree of incorporation of a form of WIL termed Learning in the Workplace and Community (LiWC) in University’s learning process in particular, the program’s place in the assessment tasks of accounting units. A case study approach is used to interrogate data from University policy documents and unit outlines of the undergraduate accounting degree program for two consecutive semesters. The distinctive features of this type of WIL program are examined as well as the challenges for university staff following the program’s implementation are discussed with reference to the relevant literature.
Diastereoselective Approach to cis-4-Methyl/thiol-pipecolic Esters Based on RCM Reaction and Conjugate Michael Addition
Creators: name: Zárate, Araceli
name: Orea, Laura
name: Juárez, Jorge R.
name: Castro, Alejandro
name: Mendoza, Angel
name: Gnecco, Dino
name: Terán, Joel L.
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2014
Subjects: subject: Plant Biology
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: Developmental Biology
subject: Biological Sciences
subject: Chemistry
subject: Earth and Environmental Sciences
subject: Evolutionary Biology
subject: Biotechnology
subject: Genetics
subject: Biochemistry
subject: Biophysics

description: A synthetic route for the access to enantiopure cis-4-methyl/thiol-pipecolic esters is presented. It is based on the ring-closing metathesis reaction to build the α,β-unsaturated piperidin-2-one derived from (S)-(–)-phenylethylamine, followed by either diastereoselective conjugate addition of methylorganocuprate allowing access to cis-4-methyl pipecolic ester or by tandem diastereoselective hydrosulforization–thionization reaction providing access to cis-4-thiol pipecolic ethyl esters.
A rp2040-based ultrasound pulse-echo acquisition device
Creators: name: Jonveaux, Luc
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024
Subjects: ultrasound
pulse-echo

description: After a couple of iterations for single-element ultrasound pulse-echo devices, the pic0rick choses simplicity to reach a modular design, allowing for bipolar pulser, fast acquisition and relatively simple, barebone design. No FPGA, no BGA, plain old raspberry pico.

This PDF is also a ZIP that contains the sources to the hardware and some data too, don’t hesitate to have a look. Just rename the file from .PDF to .ZIP and you’re ready to go.
Action Potential Prediction Web Portal Documentation
Creators: name: Mirams, Gary
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2014
Subjects: Computational Biology
Biomarkers
Pharmacology
Biophysics

description: This is documentation for the Oxford 'ApPredict' (ventricular Action Potential Prediction under cardiac ion channel block). This is a guide for users of the AP-predict web portal. The portal integrates information on drug effects from a screening panel of cardiac ion channel currents. The aim is to predict the e ffect on whole cell electrophysiology, to indicate any likely increase in pro-arrhythmic risk. This guide shows how to use the portal, but also provides a guide to how the predictions have been evaluated, and how the results should be interpreted.
Working at home: emerging trends and spacial implications
Creators: name: Newton, Peter
name: Wulff, Maryann
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: Reports on analysis of a 1993 ABS survey of 1455 full time employees in a representative set of Australian industries in relation to place of work, with particular focus on those who work some proportion of their time at home. It explores the extent to which emerging computer and communications technology is enabling telework from home.
Shifting shoreline of Sagar Island Delta, India
Creators: name: Sananda Kundu
name: Mondal, Arun
name: Khare, Deepak
name: Prabhash K. Mishra
name: Rituraj Shukla
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2014
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: Shoreline mapping is extremely important in order to determine the dynamic nature of coastal areas. This paper presents shoreline mapping of the Sagar Island delta, Sundarban region, India. The island is part of mangrove ecosystem and is facing constant erosion and deposition from tidal action and cyclonic storms which have made this an area of unique importance. Mapping of shoreline has been performed 1951 to 2011 and change in the land-water boundary of the island calculated. Further shoreline prediction is performed on the basis of the extracted shorelines using the End point Rate model with a micro-level grid-based approach. The predicted maps have been validated using ground control points. Three images from 1951, 1990 and 2011 have been used for the mapping and detection of changes in the island area and shoreline over 60 years.
Modelling the binding affinity of steroids to zebrafish sex hormone-binding globulin
Creators: name: A.K. Saxena
name: J. Devillers
name: A.R.R. Pery
name: R. Beaudouin
name: V.M. Balaramnavar
name: S. Ahmed
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2014
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: The circulating endogenous steroids are transported in the bloodstream. These are bound to a highly specific sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and in lower affinity to proteins such as the corticosteroid-binding protein and albumin in vertebrates, including fish. It is generally believed that the glycoprotein SHBG protects these steroids from rapid metabolic degradation and thus intervenes in its availability at the target tissues. Endocrine disrupters binding to SHBG affect the normal activity of natural steroids. Since xenobiotics are primarily released in the aquatic environment, there is a need to evaluate the binding affinity of xenosteroid mimics on fish SHBG, especially in zebrafish (Danio rerio), a small freshwater fish originating in India and widely employed in ecotoxicology, toxicology, and genetics. In this context, a zebrafish SHBG (zfSHBG) homology model was developed using the human SHBG (hSHBG) receptor structure as template. It was shown that interactions with amino acids Ser-36, Asp-59 and Thr-54 were important for binding affinity. A ligand-based pharmacophore model was also developed for both zfSHBG and hSHBG inhibitors that differentiated binders from non-binders, but also demonstrated structural requirements for zfSHBG and hSHBG ligands. The study provides insights into the mechanism of action of endocrine disruptors in zebrafish as well as providing a useful tool for identifying anthropogenic compounds inhibiting zfSHBG.
Geological Map of the Monte Grighini Variscan Complex (Sardinia, Italy)
Creators: name: Musumeci, Giovanni
name: Spano, Maria Elena
name: Cherchi, Gian Piero
name: Franceschelli, Marcello
name: Pertusati, Pier Carlo
name: Cruciani, Gabriele
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2015
Subjects: subject: Biochemistry
subject: Physiology
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: 59999 Environmental Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: FOS: Earth and related environmental sciences
subject: 39999 Chemical Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: FOS: Chemical sciences
subject: 20199 Astronomical and Space Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: FOS: Physical sciences
subject: Developmental Biology
subject: Inorganic Chemistry

description: The study area, belongs to the Nappe zone of the Sardinian Variscan chain at the NW termination of the Flumendosa antiform. The Monte Grighini Complex is a NW-SE trending metamorphic complex made up of three tectonic units and synkinematic magmatic intrusions that show a section of the deepest portion of the Nappe zone. The tectonic units stacked and folded under lower greenschist and upper amphibolite facies conditions, were finally juxtaposed by a kilometer-wide NW-SE trending dextral transtensive shear zone during the Late Variscan tectonics. The 1:25,000 scale geological map, cross sections and shear zone deformation map illustrate the tectonic and metamorphic setting of the area, resulting from the polyphasic Variscan collisional evolution including early nappe stacking and later strike slip and extensional tectonics coeval with a late Carboniferous magmatism. Deformation structures and metamorphic assemblages recorded by the tectonic units as well as synkinematic intrusions, provide constraints of fundamental importance for the reconstruction of southern Variscan chain tectono-metamorphic history.
Isolation and Labelling of DNA
Creators: name: Garg, HK
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024
Subjects: DNA Extraction
DNA Separation
DNA Purification
DNA Labelling
Radioactive Isotopes

description: The DNA isolation involves extracting pure DNA from cells or tissues, ensuring that it is free from contaminants such as proteins, lipids, and RNA. This isolated DNA is then suitable for a range of downstream applications including PCR, sequencing, and genetic cloning.

Labelling DNA, on the other hand, is a technique used to tag DNA molecules with fluorescent or radioactive markers. This makes it possible to visualize, track, and quantify DNA during various processes such as hybridization and gel electrophoresis. By attaching these labels, researchers can study gene expression, identify genetic mutations, or map genomic sequences with precision.
Shifting shoreline of Sagar Island Delta, India
Creators: name: Sananda Kundu
name: Mondal, Arun
name: Khare, Deepak
name: Prabhash K. Mishra
name: Rituraj Shukla
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2014
Subjects: Uncategorised

description: Shoreline mapping is extremely important in order to determine the dynamic nature of coastal areas. This paper presents shoreline mapping of the Sagar Island delta, Sundarban region, India. The island is part of mangrove ecosystem and is facing constant erosion and deposition from tidal action and cyclonic storms which have made this an area of unique importance. Mapping of shoreline has been performed 1951 to 2011 and change in the land-water boundary of the island calculated. Further shoreline prediction is performed on the basis of the extracted shorelines using the End point Rate model with a micro-level grid-based approach. The predicted maps have been validated using ground control points. Three images from 1951, 1990 and 2011 have been used for the mapping and detection of changes in the island area and shoreline over 60 years.
Representation of vegetation and other nonerodible elements in aeolian shear stress partitioning models for predicting transport thresho
Creators: name: King, James
name: Gillies, John
name: Nickling, William
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2014
Subjects: subject: Atmospheric Sciences
subject: FOS: Earth and related environmental sciences
subject: Climate Science

description: The presence of nonerodible elements is well understood to be a reducing factor for soil erosion by wind, but the limits of its protection of the surface and erosion threshold prediction are complicated by the varying geometry, spatial organization, and density of the elements. The predictive capabilities of the most recent models for estimating wind driven particle fluxes are reduced because of the poor representation of the effectiveness of vegetation to reduce wind erosion. Two approaches have been taken to account for roughness effects on sediment transport thresholds. Marticorena and Bergametti (1995) in their dust emission model parameterize the effect of roughness on threshold with the assumption that there is a relationship between roughness density and the aerodynamic roughness length of a surface. Raupach et al. (1993) offer a different approach based on physical modeling of wake development behind individual roughness elements and the partition of the surface stress and the total stress over a roughened surface. A comparison between the models shows the partitioning approach to be a good framework to explain the effect of roughness on entrainment of sediment by wind. Both models provided very good agreement for wind tunnel experiments using solid objects on a nonerodible surface. However, the Marticorena and Bergametti (1995) approach displays a scaling dependency when the difference between the roughness length of the surface and the overall roughness length is too great, while the Raupach et al. (1993) model's predictions perform better owing to the incorporation of the roughness geometry and the alterations to the flow they can cause.
The Eloquence of Definition According to Ibn Ishaq: Exemplary
Creators: name: Umar L. M.
name: Magaji G.
Publisher: name: gjrpublication
Year: 2024

description: This research focuses on the study of "the rhetoric of definition" by Ibn Ishaq, as he is considered one of the most prominent early historians who was concerned with documenting the Prophet's biography in an eloquent and influential language. The study deals with Ibn Ishaq's methods of presenting events and characters using rhetorical expressions characterized by suspense and influence, and how he used definition in a literary way to add depth to his narratives and increase reader interaction. The research relies on analyzing examples of his rhetorical style, showing how eloquent definition affected the depiction of events and dimensions of characters, which contributed to establishing the Prophet's biography in a style that remains alive in the memory of generations.
The establishment and value of peer group clinical supervision: A qualitative study of stakeholders' perspectives
Creators: name: Doody, Owen
name: O'DONNELL, CLAIRE
name: Murphy, Louise
name: Turner, James
name: MARKEY, KATHLEEN
Publisher: name: University of Limerick
Year: 2024
Subjects: classificationCode: 42
subject: Health sciences
subject: FOS: Health sciences

description: Aims: Explore perspectives of steering group members and external clinical supervision facilitators of developing and establishing peer group clinical supervision. Background: The climate of healthcare is complex which can lead to staff burnout and challenges to practice. Clinical supervision is suggested as an approach to managing and leadership of such complexities. Design: Qualitative descriptive. Methods: Focus group interviews with 19 members of the peer group clinical supervision steering groups and individual interviews with five external clinical supervision facilitators from the Western region of Ireland were conducted. Data analysis followed Elo and Kyngäs' content analysis method, involving preparation, organising and reporting, to extract meaning and identify patterns from the qualitative data collected. Results: Developing peer group clinical supervision practice requires, clarity of purpose and function that address the pros and cons of clinical supervision. Organisational leadership is required to support and release staff for peer group clinical supervision and peer group clinical supervisors need to be credible and have a level of expertise in practice. When prepared and supported, the aspects of confidence, leadership, personal development and resilience develop. Conclusion: Peer group clinical supervisors need training and ongoing continual professional development for their role, scope of practice and responsibilities. Sustainability rests on staff awareness and familiarity with the purpose and format of peer group clinical supervision and the regularity of sessions. Implications for the profession and/or patient care: Peer group clinical supervision is a means of supporting improvement of patient care delivery while in parallel supporting personal and professional development of staff, building resilience in the workplace. Impact: This study explored the implementation of peer group clinical supervision for staff across nursing and midwifery disciplines. It found that implementing peer group clinical supervision had a positive impact on staff well-being and morality and on patient care delivery. These findings influence healthcare service providers in implementing peer group clinical supervision in a sustainable way enabling nurses to continue working in complex healthcare environments delivering safe person-centred care. Reporting method: The qualitative reporting guidelines Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research (SRQR) were followed. Patient or public contribution: Patient/public involvement was addressed in this study by staff, managers, planners, directors, leaders and educationalists being involved at all stages of the study (concept, design, analysis and reporting).