cometadata/datacite-rtg-text-other-reclassification-records huggingface dataset:
title: „Volksleben in Palästina“. Otto Eberhard und christliche Freunde des Zionismus
Creators: name: Weber, Fabian
Publisher: name: Institut für die Geschichte der deutschen Juden
Year: 2020
Subjects: subject: Religion und Identität

description: Der Vorstand der zionistischen Ortsgruppe Hamburg-Altona hatte im November 1908 zu einem Vortrag eingeladen: Der Pastor Otto Eberhard, der als „einer der besten Kenner des modernen Kulturzustandes von Palästina“ vorgestellt wurde, sollte zum Neunten des Monats über das Thema „Volksleben in Palästina“ sprechen. Außerdem kündigte das Schreiben einen orientalischen Kostümball an, womit am 26. Dezember der Chanukka-Ausgang festlich begangen werden sollte. Über beide Ereignisse erschienen in der Jüdischen Rundschau Berichte in der Rubrik „Vereins-Rundschau“, an die die Schriftführer der jeweiligen zionistischen Ortsgruppen selbstverfasste Berichte über lokale Ereignisse einschicken konnten. Der Autor wurde, wie für die Rubrik üblich, nicht explizit genannt. Die Berichte wurden mit identischem Wortlaut auch in das zionistische Hauptorgan, Die Welt, mit aufgenommen. vgl. Jüdische Rundschau 48 (1908), 27.11.1908, S. 212; Die Welt 47 (1908), 27.11.1908, S. 16-17; Jüdische Rundschau 2 (1909), 8.1.1909, S. 21; Die Welt 2 (1909), 8.1.1909, S. 34.
Public opinion on DNA paternity testing: the influence of the media
Creators: name: Gilding, Michael
name: Turney, Lyn
Publisher: name: Monash University
Year: 2017
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: There has been a substantial shift of opinion among Australians in support of DNA paternity testing without the knowledge of the mother. The shift has been driven by the influence of the media, fanned by the fathers’ rights movement. Copyright. Monash University and the author/s
A Practical Approach for Synthesis of 2-Amino-Benzoxazole in Water
Creators: name: Cao, Ke
name: Wang, Jia-Ling
name: Wang, Lin-Hui
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2015
Subjects: subject: Biological Sciences
subject: Chemistry
subject: Biotechnology
subject: Molecular Biology
subject: Microbiology
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: Biochemistry
subject: Biophysics

description: A practical copper catalyzed amination of benzoxazole with secondary amine in water has been developed. This reaction has proved to be effective to some cyclic amines, and the substituted group of nitrogen has a great impact on the amination reaction. A copper-catalyzed/ amine-induced ring-opening of the benzoxazole and re-cyclization /oxidation mechanism was also proposed.
Low income migrant tide
Creators: name: Birrell, Bob
name: Edwards, Daniel
Publisher: name: Monash University
Year: 2017
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: First release 2006 census data allow an examination of the income levels of recently arrived migrants. Their numbers jumped in the 2001 to 2006 period. This article focuses on men aged 25 to 45 as these provide the best approximate principal applicants visaed under the skilled migration program. Men in this age group who came from main-English-speaking countries (MESC) reported incomes consistent with employment in professional, managerial and trade positions. However, the majority of skilled migrants were drawn from non-English-speaking countries (NESC). Their reported incomes were well below those of their MESC counterparts. It appears that only a minority were able to find employment at the professional, managerial or trade level by the August 2006 Census date. This is despite the fact that most NESC males settled in Sydney and Melbourne. Copyright. Monash University and the author/s
title: “Folk Life in Palestine.” Otto Eberhard and the Christian Friends of Zionism
Creators: name: Weber, Fabian
Publisher: name: Institute for the History of the German Jews
Year: 2020
Subjects: subject: Religion and Identity

description: In November 1908 the executive committee of the “Zionistischen Ortsgruppe Hamburg-Altona” [Zionist chapter Hamburg-Altona] hosted a lecture: Pastor Otto Eberhard, who was presented as “one of the leading experts on the modern cultural state of Palestine,” was to speak on the ninth of the month on the subject of “Folk Life in Palestine.” In addition, the newsletter announced an Oriental costume ball, with which the end of Hanukkah was to be celebrated on December 26. Reports on both events were published in the “Jüdische Rundschau” [Jewish Review] in the section “Vereins-Rundschau,” [review of club activities] to which the secretaries of the respective Zionist local chapters could submit their own reports on local events. The author is not explicitly named, as was customary for the column. The same reports were also included in the main Zionist medium, “Die Welt” [The World]. See Jüdische Rundschau 48 (1908), November 27, 1908, p. 212; Die Welt 47 (1908), November 27, 1908, p. 16-17; Jüdische Rundschau 2 (1909), January 8, 1909, p. 21; Die Welt 2 (1909), January 8, 1909, p. 34.
Success Factors for Public Sector Building Construction Project(The Case Of Bishoftu Town
Creators: name: Tadesse Bekele
Publisher: name: National Academic Digital Repository of Ethiopia
Year: 2019
Subjects: Success factors, public Sector, building Construction Projects, criticalilty level, analysis,analysis of variance, linear multiple regression

description: The problem of success in the construction industry is a global issue. Construction projects
 are frequently influenced by success factors that help project parties reach their goal as
 planned, delay factors or postpone project completion. The purpose of this research was to
 investigate the success factors for public sector building construction projects for the case
 of Bishoftu town. The research used fifty-seven success factors for evaluation. Interviews
 were made and questionnaires were distributed to owners, consultants, and contractors to
 examine the most important factors. The data collected from the survey was analyzed using
 mean factor score range, criticality index, criticality level, one-way ANOVA and multilinear regression between them to determine the most important factors for the success of
 public building construction projects. The top five factors which were identified to be the
 critical factors for a successful public sector construction projects are speed of information
 flow, client's project management, prior project management experience, project manager's
 experience and project control mechanism. Bishoftu town administration shall therefore
 give focus on these factors in order to assist owners, consultants and contractors to
 overcome cost, time, and quality and leadership problem and to improve the efficiency
 building construction projects.
Effect of initial total solids concentration on volatile fatty acid production from food waste during anaerobic acidification
Creators: name: Wang, Quan
name: Jiang, Jianguo
name: Zhang, Yujing
name: Li, Kaimin
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2015
Subjects: subject: Computational Biology
subject: Plant Biology
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: Science Policy
subject: Biological Sciences
subject: Ecology
subject: Earth and Environmental Sciences
subject: Pharmacology
subject: Engineering
subject: Biochemistry

description: The effect of initial total solids (TS) concentration on volatile fatty acid (VFAs) production from food waste under mesophilic conditions (35°C) was determined. VFAs concentration and composition, biogas production, soluble chemical oxygen demand (SCOD) concentration, TS and volatile solids (VS) reduction, and ammonia nitrogen (NH4+-N) release were investigated. The VFAs concentration was 26.10, 39.68, 59.58, and 62.64 g COD/L at TS contents of 40, 70, 100, and 130 g/L, respectively. While the VFAs yields ranged from 0.467 to 0.799 g COD/g VSfed, decreased as initial TS increased. The percentage of propionate was not affected by TS concentration, accounting for 30.19–34.86% of the total VFAs, while a higher percentage of butyrate and lower percentage of acetate was achieved at a higher TS concentration. Biogas included mainly hydrogen and carbon dioxide and the maximum hydrogen yields of 148.9 ml/g VSfed was obtained at 130 g TS/L. NH4+-N concentration, TS and VS reductions increased as initial TS increased. Considering the above variables, we conclude that initial TS of 100 g/L shall be most appropriate to VFAs production.Supplementary material
Linguistic diversity in Australia
Creators: name: Clyne, Michael
name: Kipp, Sandra
Publisher: name: Monash University
Year: 2017
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: Recent information from the 1996 Census reveals that 14.6 per cent of Australians, 26.4 per cent of Sydney residents and 25.4 per cent of Melbourne residents speak a language other than English at home. This paper explores the changing patterns of language diversity in Australia, Sydney and Melbourne between 1991 and 1996. It shows that there has been a great increase in linguistic diversity, accompanied by an overall decline in the use of ‘older’ community languages in favour of ‘newer’ languages from Asia and the Middle East. Copyright. Monash University and the author/s
Substitutional Function of Rubber Membrane Joint Sealant Instead of Polysulfide Sealants for Ongoing Rigid Pavements in Ethiopia
Creators: name: Andinet Abera Beyene
Publisher: name: National Academic Digital Repository of Ethiopia
Year: 2020
Subjects: Rigid Pavement, Joint Sealant, Rubber Membrane and Polysulfide Sealant

description: Until incompressible materials intruding between slabs and water infiltrating the subgrade
 were proved problems, space provided for the concrete pavement slabs was a solution
 given to rigid pavement slabs so that they could be able to expand and contract during hot
 and cold temperatures, respectively. However, as these intrusions brought deteriorations
 and failure to rigid pavement joints, and with all the knowledge that the performance of a
 rigid pavement joint is imperative to the life of the pavement, sealing the rigid pavement
 joints has been considered as an option. In this study, in an attempt to replace the imported
 and most commonly used rigid pavement sealant in Ethiopia, polysulfide sealant, starting
 from the formulation of the presumed replacement(rubber membrane) in Horizon Addis
 Tyre laboratory, a specimen was prepared and as per ASTM standard test method, an
 inherent physical-mechanical property of the specimens were evaluated. Accordingly, the
 rubber membrane has revealed that it can elongate by 458.21% when the lower limit set by
 ASTM is 350%, the acceptance range for hardness is Shore A 50-60 whereas the hardness
 of the rubber membrane is found to be Shore A 59.2. In addition, the rubber membrane has
 complied with ASTM standard test specification requirements regarding minimum tensile
 strength, hardness, heat resistance, oil deterioration and compression set tests. Besides,
 specimens were exposed to a variety of environmental conditions, such as moisture,
 ultraviolet light, and jet fuel. As the result, the substitutional capability of the formulated
 rubber membrane is proved and concluded. Finally, based on the scope and limitations of
 this research, recommendations were made.
A note on the new rules governing the temporary entry of business people and highly-skilled specialists: Birrell, Bob
Creators: name: Birrell, Bob
Publisher: name: Monash University
Year: 2017
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: In the March 1996 issue of People and Place, Bob Kinnaird reported on the proposals of the August 1995 Report chaired by Mr Neville Roach entitled Business Temporary Entry - Future Directions. Copyright. Monash University and the author/s
Patriotism, immigration and the 1996 Australian election
Creators: name: Betts, Katharine
Publisher: name: Monash University
Year: 2017
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: In March 1996 there was a gap between political candidates and voters on the question of immigration and (with the exception of Coalition candidates) on the question of pride in Australia's history. On both questions Coalition candidates' opinions were closer to those of the voters. Concern about immigration is unlikely to have cost Labor the election by itself, but this concern is linked to feelings of national pride. Both attitudes are strongly associated with a vote for the Coalition and may well have swung the tide against the Keating Government. Copyright. Monash University and the author/s
Indigenous populations, 'mixed' discourses and identities
Creators: name: Gardiner, Greg
name: Bourke, Eleanor A.
Publisher: name: Monash University
Year: 2017
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: Since the 1996 Census considerable discussion has arisen concerning the composition and character of Indigenous population growth. The paper examines some of the features of this debate and analyses terminologies employed in key texts in order to tease out patterns in the representation of Indigenous demographic change and its implications for identity. The paper finds that terminology used to describe Indigenous self-identification is often inappropriate; notions underlying such descriptions are sometimes inadequate; identity and identification have been mistakenly conflated; and notions of identity are undertheorised. It positions discussion of ‘unexplained growth’ in the context of history, specifically that of the Stolen Generations. Copyright. Monash University and the author/s
A rare case for binding a diquat salt by two cyclo[6]aramides
Creators: name: Xu, Min
name: Chen, Long
name: Mao, Lijun
name: Ren, Yi
name: Yuan, Lihua
name: Jia, Yiming
name: Feng, Wen
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2015
Subjects: subject: Biological Sciences
subject: Chemistry
subject: Microbiology
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: Physics
subject: Biochemistry
subject: Biophysics

description: The non-aggregational cyclo[6]aramide has demonstrated 2:1 host–guest complexation towards diquat with very strong binding ability (K1 = 5.41 × 104 M− 1, K2 = 4.33 × 106 M− 1). The donor–acceptor binding process of the macrocycle and the quaternary salt was investigated by 1H NMR, ESI mass spectrometry and UV–vis spectroscopy. The binding mode is supported by both experiments and theoretical simulations. This work provides the first example of using recently developed H-bonded aromatic oligoamide macrocycles for binding diquat in solution.
Single cell transcriptomic analysis reveals molecular differences in mouse models of spinal cord injuries
Creators: name: Alostaz, Hani
Publisher: name: No Publisher Supplied
Year: 2023

description: Spinal cord injury (SCI) leads to a series of events that cause long-lasting effects for a patient. Since SCI is heterogeneous in its progression, no two injuries are exactly the same, complicating efforts in finding a treatment. Further complicating research into SCI is that it can be categorized as non-traumatic or traumatic. Current research within the field uses rat and mice with multiple variations of SCI to better understand the progression of injury. The commonly used models include a hemisection, contusion, and crush injury. Of the three models, a contusion injury is most clinically relevant. However, a hemisection injury is useful in being able to assess recovery after administering an experimental treatment. A crush model also provides a more severe variation of the injury. Recently, single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) technology has been used to interpret results from SCI studies as it allows for an analysis of information expressed within each cell from a sample. This allows for a characterization of the microenvironment in the spinal cord post injury. The study identified relevant scRNA-seq datasets for a hemisection, contusion, and crush injury in order to define molecular differences between models. This was determined by matching the animal species and timepoints analyzed during their respective studies. Each dataset was then assessed for quality control in removing zero gene counts, doublets, and high mitochondrial reads. The datasets were then used for various differential gene expression and pathway analyses to determine the most enriched mechanisms post injury in each model. Through iv these analyses, it was found that the hemisection injury indicated signs of recovery, shown through the upregulated structural cytoskeleton pathways. Within the contusion injury, there was little to none enriched recovery genes or pathways but predominantly an activated immune response and inflammation. The crush injury was found to exhibit a combination of inflammatory and recovery pathways. The implications of these findings should help to provide more information on the driving factors and mechanisms within each injury model. While a contusion injury is most common, it is beneficial to analyze multiple injury models since SCI is heterogeneous. This analysis provides enriched pathways that can be experimentally validated and can allow for a more targeted approach to SCI treatment.
Study on The Reduction Of Peak Hour Congestion Using Lane Management Mitigation Measures (A Case Study: Goro to Mebrathaile Road Corridor)
Creators: name: Amare Yeshaneh Alemayehu
Publisher: name: National Academic Digital Repository of Ethiopia
Year: 2020
Subjects: Congestion, LOS, Peak Period, Simulation model, Traffic management

description: Most socioeconomic and political activities in Addis Ababa are concentrated in the central
 business district. This in turn leads to high demand for mobility and parking which marks
 in traffic congestion. This research was focused on traffic congestion problem along
 Mebrathaile-Goro road segment in Addis Ababa. Accordingly, this study pursued
 assessment of congestion management schemes for the selected road segment. The study
 employed a quantitative descriptive research approach. The required data for this study
 were; road geometry, traffic signal timing, speed and traffic volume were collected.
 Quantitative data analysis was executed using Excel spreadsheet. The Synchro/SimTraffic
 simulation model was also used to assess the effectiveness of the proposed traffic
 management measures. The proposed low-cost improving measures were lane
 management strategies (rush hour lane, reorganization of bus terminal), signal timing
 optimization and signalization of intersections. It was found that poor traffic management,
 illegal parking on the street, trading activities on the roadside or shoulder and low capacity
 of road were the main causes of road traffic congestion. The study results revealed that
 applying different management measures minimizes traffic congestion in the study area.
 For instance, vehicles at Jacros intersection have experienced 57.9% less delays after
 implementing the proposed management measures together as compared to the existing
 condition.The reduction of delay shows that the proposed management measures are
 effective. The study recommends strict enforcement of traffic management rules, and
 provision of adequate parking facilities to improve the effectiveness of congestion
 management measures. Other traffic management measures like riversiable lane have also
 been suggested for further improvement of the study area.
Synthesis of a ditopic homooxacalix[3]arene for fluorescence enhanced detection of heavy and transition metal ions
Creators: name: Wu, Yanan
name: Ni, Xin-Long
name: Mou, Lan
name: Jin, Cheng-Cheng
name: Redshaw, Carl
name: Yamato, Takehiko
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2015
Subjects: subject: Biological Sciences
subject: Sociology
subject: FOS: Sociology
subject: Chemistry
subject: Earth and Environmental Sciences
subject: Biotechnology
subject: Cell Biology
subject: Biochemistry
subject: Biophysics

description: A pyrene-appended ratiometric fluorescent chemosensor L based on a synthetic approach of insulating the fluorophore from the ionophore by a specific molecular spacer has been synthesised and characterised. The fluorescence spectra changes of L suggested that the chemosensor can detect heavy and transition metal (HTM) ions ratiometrically and with variable sensitivity according to the substituents present. 1H NMR titration experiments indicated that the three triazole ligands prefer binding with Hg2+, Pb2+ and Zn2+, resulting in a conformational change that produces monomer emission of the pyrene accompanied by the excimer quenching. However, the addition of Fe3+, which may be accommodated by the cavity of L, makes the pyrene units move closer to each other, and a discernible increase in the emission intensity of the static excimer is observed. Therefore, it is believed that the ditopic scaffold of the calix[3]arene as a specific molecular spacer here plays an important role in the blocking of the heavy atom effect of HTM ions by insulating the fluorophore from the ionophore given the long distance between the metal cation and the pyrene moiety.
Surface –Groundwater Dynamic Modeling Using Weap & Modflow Model : A case of Middle Awash River Basin
Creators: name: Toloss Babi
Publisher: name: National Academic Digital Repository of Ethiopia
Year: 2021
Subjects: WEAP-MODFLOW, Dynamic Modeling, Surface Water-Groundwater, LinkKitchen, Middle Awash basin.

description: The growing population, urbanization, industrialization, and the expansion of new irrigation
 schemes have increased the depletion of water resources. Climate change exacerbated the
 situation. Meeting the water supply needs of this fast-growing population requires a new
 generation tool that considers both demand and supply-side perspectives. This research tries to
 test and use WEAP-MODFLOW model linked via an interface created by LinkKitchen for
 integrated water resources management in the Middle Awash sub-basin. The WEAP model
 was first configured to describe the surface water resources of the basin. The MODFLOW
 model was then used to represents the groundwater resources. Finally, the surface waterWEAP and the groundwater-MODFLOW models were linked with the help of an interface
 created using the LinkKitchen tool.
 The coupled model was calibrated (2000-2005) and validated (2006-2010) with river
 discharge data from five hydrometric stations. A dynamically linked WEAP-MODFLOW
 model was used to forecast water resources' future trends through scenario development up to
 the year 2030. The scenario is structured according to ten scenarios to predict possible impacts
 on the region's water balance and allocation due to varied water demands. The model
 evaluates projected water demands and unmet water demands for four water sectors: domestic,
 industry, irrigation, and livestock. The model results show that the population growth will
 result in a significant shortage of water in 2030(469.56Mm3), resulting in maximum unmet
 water demands between January to March. The effects of climate change were analyzed under
 four climate scenarios: temperature, high precipitation, medium precipitation, and low
 precipitation scenarios. The climate scenario results indicated that huge water deficiency
 would occur after 2020 under low precipitation scenarios, while water deficiency will be
 reduced under medium and high precipitation scenarios. As clearly stated by the groundwater
 abstraction for irrigation scenario, groundwater can supplement surface water irrigate of large
 irrigation schemes with careful inspection not to affect the groundwater resource potential in
 the basin. Finally, the META scenario was analyzed to evaluate the combined effects of
 population growth, precipitation, and groundwater abstraction for irrigation. Water demands
 increase under the meta scenario, and the unmet water demand was maximum between
 January to March. The model result can be used as a basis for better water resource water
 management decision support tools in the basin
Sustainability Assessment of Urban Water Supply Distribution system
Creators: name: Tadesse Defar  Ketama
Publisher: name: National Academic Digital Repository of Ethiopia
Year: 2020
Subjects: Assessment, Bishoftu town, Distribution networks, Water supply, and Sustainability Index

description: The Sustainability of urban water supply is sensitive issue, since it’s the most stimulating in of
 Ethiopian towns water distribution networks. Thus, the main finding of the study was sustainability
 assessment of urban water supply distribution system in Bishoftu town. Apart from this
 sustainability assessment of existing water supply deficit and predict water demand to the future
 were determined hydraulic performance in distribution system, and factor of water loss in the
 distribution system were evaluated. In order to achieve the objectives, the researcher used water
 GEMS v8i which is used for simulation and modeling scenario of water supply deficit and
 excessive water demand in the distribution networks. The data collected were analyzed, calibrated
 and validate by Microsoft excel package of statically package of social sciences for both primary
 and secondary collected data. The water production for the study area were for 215.92 cubic meter
 per day since 2007 for 171,115 population for per capita consumption rate of 80 l/c/d with the
 services reservoir capacity of 200 cubic meter desired. The current population and the design
 period of population were estimated to 201148 and 437956 population with respectively water
 demands of 31225 and 67985 cubic meter per day which indicates beyond of water production. A
 methodology was presented for determining sustainability indices for pressure and velocity in
 water distribution systems. This sustainability index was based upon performance for both
 pressure and velocity in the distribution systems by estimating its reliability, resiliency, and
 vulnerability indicators through the systems. Accordingly, the results of finding for both pressure
 and velocity averagely its reliability 0.28 which under satisfactory, resiliency 0.424, vulnerability
 0.47. The overall sustainability index was 0.399 which represent the aggregate sum of the
 performance of water supply distribution network based on the values of technical performance
 indicators especially pressure and velocity. Hence, the existing water supply system and
 distribution network of Bishoftu town was not sustainable.
Competition for tertiary entrance: the Monash experience
Creators: name: Birrell, Bob
Publisher: name: Monash University
Year: 2017
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: What has been the outcome of the increased competition for places in tertiary education since 1990? Enrolment data for Monash indicate which birthplace origin groups have succeeded and suggest the reasons for this success. Copyright. Monash University and the author/s
Study of Concrete Soldier Pile Failure As A Supporting system in Basement Excavation Using Finite Element Method
Creators: name: Demelash Wondimagegn
Publisher: name: National Academic Digital Repository of Ethiopia
Year: 2020
Subjects: Inadequate, Deep excavation, Excavation supporting system, Concrete soldier pile, Finite element method, Plaxis 3D foundation, Causes, Modes of failure, Drainage, Possible solution, soil cohesion, Laboratory Calibration, Factor of safety.

description: Lack of inadequate space at urban centers goes for deep vertical excavations which require
 supports that are designed for minimum construction cost. Among such structures is soldier piles
 excavation support system, which is considered in details for this case study. To study the causes
 of temporary support failure, a commercial finite element analysis software plaxis 3D foundation
 has been used. Considering, four cases, the extreme total displacement, the effective stresses, the
 incremental total displacement, the active pore pressure, the extreme volumetric strain increment,
 and factor of safety have been analyzed with respect to the embedment depth. In order to find the
 main causes for the failure of concrete soldier piles, input parameters from geotechnical
 investigation have been used. In addition to this, site reconnaissance study has been made with
 eyewitnesses of different construction workers as they were present before, during and after the
 failure occurs. Accordingly, the study revealed that two main causes for failure of the concrete
 soldier piles. These are: - the seepage of water and the soil cohesion. Seepage of water was
 demonstrated by conducting interview as well as from seepage analysis. Moreover, the results
 from sensitive analysis showed that the soil cohesion is more sensitive for failure of the concrete
 soldier pile. As a result, the soil cohesion is found to be one of the causes for failure of the concrete
 soldier pile. Also, it is found that, while conducting stability analysis the maximum total
 displacement observed at the top of the concrete soldier pile and becomes one of the causes for
 failure of the concrete soldier pile. The failure mode also identified through stability analysis and
 found to be overturning which is determined from the output of factor of safety, the total
 incremental displacement and the extreme lateral displacement towards to the x and z – direction.
 Lastly, the possible solutions for the Mexico site and the future constructed temporary support
 structure are: providing good drainage so that seepage of water can easily be avoided, having
 accurate laboratory calibration result.
Financial outcomes for parents after separation
Creators: name: Silvey, Jerry
name: Birrell, Bob
Publisher: name: Monash University
Year: 2017
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: Jerry Silvey conducts research for the Child Support Agency, Canberra and Bob Birrell is Reader in Sociology and Director of the Centre for Population and Urban Research, Monash University. This article examines the financial circumstances of separated parents who were registrants of the Australian Child Support Agency (CSA) at the time of separation (in 1997) and who remained registrants until at least 2001. The data facilitate a unique longitudinal analysis of matched separated couples over the crucial early years of their separation. The men in question were predominantly on low incomes some one to two years prior to registering with 45 per cent earning less than $15,600 per annum. Their situation did not change much between 1997 and 2001. Over these four years slightly more men moved out of this low income category than moved into it. Conversely movements in income for those men earning more than $15,600 appear to be in line with working age men in the general population. These findings do not confirm the suppositions of those who believe significant numbers of CSA registrants seek to evade their obligations by reducing their engagement in the labour market after separation. Indeed this evidence supports other research suggesting that poverty or ongoing financial pressures are driving separation. This issue of a high percentage of men remaining on low incomes after separation has been recently responded to by government in a new initiative targeting newly separated and unemployed non-resident parents. Most mothers of their children are low income recipients at the time of the separation and remain so four years later. Their average incomes are under $15,600 per annum irrespective of the income of the fathers. Because of the predominantly low income of the paying fathers, their CSA liabilities are low and as a result do not add significantly to the mother’s income. Copyright. Monash University and the author/s
Is there an alternative to mandatory detention?
Creators: name: Rivett, Kenneth
Publisher: name: Monash University
Year: 2017
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: Opponents of the mandatory detention of asylum seekers may not be making enough allowance for the strong and widespread desire to emigrate from the poorer countries. Applicants should be detained if there is a significant chance of their absconding before their cases are finalised, but the proportion held at present is unnecessarily high. Incorrect spelling of title on webpage Copyright. Monash University and the author/s
The two speed Australian economy: the decline of Sydney's labour market
Creators: name: Mitchell, William
name: Bill, Anthea
Publisher: name: Monash University
Year: 2017
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: Australia is experiencing a two-speed economy in which New South Wales and Sydney are doing poorly in comparison to the mining regions of Western Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory. Several factors contributing to the two-speed phenomenon: the terms of trade for base metal commodities; the decline in manufacturing; the property boom and associated household debt; record fuel prices, rising inflation and rising interest rates; and fiscal drag. These factors may lead to an economic slowdown in areas such as Sydney that will bankrupt many households. Copyright. Monash University and the author/s
Synthesis and Molecular Structure Characterization of Novel 1,6-Diazahexatrienes
Creators: name: Yuan, Libin
name: Fan, Qiangwen
name: Yan, Hong
name: Song, Xiuqing
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2015
Subjects: Science Policy
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Biophysics

description: Novel 1,6-diazahexatrienes (1a–d) are a type of aza-conjugated hexatriene containing N,N-diamino moieties. We present the oxidative dimerization of 1,1,2-trisubstituted hydrazines as a synthetic approach to 1,6-diazahexatriene derivatives, rather than the expected pyrazine and pyridazine. The proposed mechanism for formation of 1a–d involves oxidative dimerization of 1,1,2-trisubstituted hydrazines via their hydrazones. The structures of 1a–d were characterized by 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and mass spectroscopy. A detailed discussion regarding the character of the three-dimensional structure of 1 is based on x-ray crystallography.
Synthesis and Molecular Structure Characterization of Novel 1,6-Diazahexatrienes
Creators: name: Yuan, Libin
name: Fan, Qiangwen
name: Yan, Hong
name: Song, Xiuqing
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2015
Subjects: Science Policy
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Biophysics

description: Novel 1,6-diazahexatrienes (1a-d) are a type of aza-conjugated hexatriene containing N,N-diamino moieties. We present the oxidative dimerization of 1,1,2-trisubstituted hydrazines as a synthetic approach to 1,6-diazahexatriene derivatives, rather than the expected products of pyrazine and pyridazine. The proposed mechanism for formation of 1(a-d) involves oxidative dimerization of 1,1,2-trisubstituted hydrazines via their hydrazones. The structures of 1(a-d) were characterized by 1H NMR, 13C NMR and mass spectroscopy. A detailed discussion regarding the character of the three-dimensional structure of 1 is based on the X-ray crystal structure of 1.
Studies on the Effect of Dehumidification & Recirculation of Hot Air for enhancing the Performance of The solar Greenhouse Dryer
Creators: name: Kirubel  Alemu
Publisher: name: National Academic Digital Repository of Ethiopia
Year: 2020
Subjects: Solid Desiccant; Dehumidifier; Solar Greenhouse Dryer; Computational Fluid Dynamics, ANSYS 18.1

description: The main function of a solar greenhouse dryer is climatic adaptation by the side of the
 interior of the closed structure and the most efficient method for preserving food and
 extending the shelf life of agricultural product, when moisture removal takes place up to a
 safe limit. It also ensures isolation and protection against harsh weather conditions and
 possible animal intrusions. The advantage of solar greenhouse dryer is simple structure
 and relatively good thermal performance. The thermal performances improve by using
 dehumidification and recirculation of exit air system which presents great potential for
 energy saving in solar greenhouse dryer and has much attention in recent time. The
 dehumidification process is obtained by passing the air over certain chemicals like
 desiccant material.
 Desiccants are known to be efficient in controlling humidity of air passing to the solar
 greenhouse drying. Solid desiccant dehumidification has been proved to be an effective
 method to extract the moisture of air with relatively less energy consumption. This thesis
 presents the possibility of usage of various locally and cheaply available solid desiccant
 materials like charcoal, limestone and calcium chloride for the dehumidifier to be used in
 solar greenhouse dryer. Moisture adsorbent capacity of the selected materials has been
 tested in the materials testing laboratory. Further the comparisons of different geometrical
 shapes of dehumidifier using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation are
 investigated through the use of commercial software ANSYS 18.1. The mixed composite
 desiccant material is highly moisture adsorbent than the separate desiccant material. The
 temperature of the mixed desiccant material is 314.1 K. The percentage increase in
 temperature is 18.3%. The relative humidity of the mixed desiccant material absorbs high
 quantity of moisture is 9.11%. The comparison of geometrical shapes of the rectangular
 duct with column is much better than the other
Women, disadvantage and access to higher education
Creators: name: Dobson, Ian R.
Publisher: name: Monash University
Year: 2017
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: More than 55 per cent of students commencing higher education in 1995 were women. Nonetheless, some of the targets set in equity programs continue to label women as 'disadvantaged' and the government is still seeking to increase numbers of women in 'non-traditional' courses and postgraduate study. Meeting these targets will lead to an even greater gender imbalance unless men replace women in areas of study which are traditionally female. Gender access and participation differences at the micro level may be caused by choice or factors external to universities, rather than by systemic discrimination within the higher education sector. Copyright. Monash University and the author/s
Migrant accountants: high numbers, poor outcomes
Creators: name: Birrell, Bob
name: Healy, Ernest
Publisher: name: Monash University
Year: 2017
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: By far the largest occupational category of migrants gaining permanent residence under the skilled visa subclasses is accountants. The majority of these accountants are former overseas students trained in Australian universities. Few are obtaining employment as professional accountants. The main reason is that they lack the required English skills. English language test results recorded after they complete their courses in Australia show that most do not possess the English communication skills needed for university level study or for professional work in Australia. Copyright. Monash University and the author/s
Stratigraphy & Quality Assessment of coal at At chibo-Sombo Area,South Western Ethiopia
Creators: name: Getnet, Samuel
Publisher: name: National Academic Digital Repository of Ethiopia
Year: 2020
Subjects: Proximate Analysis, Sulfur content, Coal grade, Coal rank, Lithostratigraphy

description: Achibo-Sombo which is known for its extensive coal deposits is situated in Oromia
 regional state, South-Western Ethiopian. The present study was focused to analyses
 the coal bearing sedimentary rock, lithostratigraphy, and quality of coal seam deposit
 in the Achibo-Sombo Area. The stratigraphy of the area was investigated by
 integrating borehole data and separating the area section wise based on field survey.
 The area is characterized by variable lithostratigraphic units: Basement complex,
 Lower Basalt, Coal bearing sedimentary rock (i.e.., interbedded mudstone and
 sandstone layers comprising plant fossils with laminated carbonaceous shale, shale,
 oil shale, and coaly shale) and Upper Basalt to the latest. The presence of Sandstone,
 Mudstone, Coal Beds and Plant fossils bear fluviatile deposits where as the
 intercalated various shale layers envisage the lacustrine environment. For this study,
 fifteen (15) representative samples were taken separately with respect to their seam
 thickness. Accordingly, coal seam thickness from outcrop ranges (0.45 to 4.8m) and
 (2.5 to 8.37m) from borehole data and the overall coal seam ranges from (0.45 to
 8.37m). The quality of coal at Achibo Sombo was analyzed by Adiabatic Calorie
 Metter, Gravimetric and Proximate techniques. The result showed that, coal quality
 ranged between (2323.044 - 9378.684 Btu/lb) as were observed from Adiabatic
 Calorie Metter, while sulfur content value ranged (<0.02 % to 1.90%) based on the
 Gravimetric and Proximate analyses which revealed the moisture, volatile matter,
 fixed carbon and ash content where results showed (5.38 to 30.27 %, 21.27 to
 37.29%, 6.29 to 33.23%, and 0.25 to 67.05%) respectively. Based on the current
 study, the Coal at Achibo Sombo is characterized by low to medium sulfur, low to
 high ash, low fixed carbon and medium to high volatile matter contents. Moreover,
 majority of the studied samples showed Lignite A ranks while few samples reflected
 Lignite B and Sub-bituminous C ranks. On the other hand, the grades of analyzed
 samples are categorized as Steel Grade-I and II and Washery Grade-I and II.Based on
 the findings of this study, detail exploration and XRD analyses mainly in the North
 East and Eastern part of the study area were recommended
Temporary and permanent entry of engineers and scientists to the USA
Creators: name: Hawthorne, Lesleyanne
name: Toth, Julie
Publisher: name: Monash University
Year: 2017
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: When US employers hire foreign-born engineers they are much more likely to hire workers with temporary visas than those with permanent status in the US. Copyright. Monash University and the author/s
Dual reasons for dual citizenship
Creators: name: Rubenstein, Kim
Publisher: name: Monash University
Year: 2017
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: With increasing globalisation the nation state is losing its significance. This is reflected in a growing tendency to permit dual citizenship, a trend which Australia should follow. We should think of citizenship as membership and participation in a community, rather than as an exclusive allegiance to a single nation. Copyright. Monash University and the author/s
The Sydney Korean community and the ‘IMF drifting people’
Creators: name: Seol, Byung-Soo
Publisher: name: Monash University
Year: 2017
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: Most Korean immigrants in Australia live in Sydney. Many run small businesses and a large proportion depend on tourism from Korea or on providing services to international students from Korea. The Korean economic crisis has therefore had a serious effect on the viability of many businesses within Sydney’s Korean-Australian community. These economic difficulties have been compounded by job competition from Korean nationals who have come to Australia on temporary visas since the crisis and who look for work within the Korean community in Sydney and on Australian farms. (Many of these temporary immigrants appear to be working illegally.) The locals call them ‘the IMF drifting people’; their working and living conditions are grim and their presence appears to be causing tensions within the established Korean community. Copyright. Monash University and the author/s
Stabilization of Expansive Soil Using Plastic Wastes (Case study AASTU Campus, Addis Ababa)
Creators: name: Mahlet Tegegn
Publisher: name: National Academic Digital Repository of Ethiopia
Year: 2020

description: The rapid growing usage of plastics such as polyethylene bags, bottles etc. and the need for
 economical utilization of plastic wastes for beneficial engineering purposes has prompted an
 investigation into the stabilizing potential of plastic wastes in highly expansive clay soil. The disposal
 of thrown away wastes pose a serious challenge since most of the plastic wastes are non-biodegradable
 and unfit for incineration as they emit harmful gases. Common soil stabilization technics such as
 compaction or use of additive stabilizers like cement, lime or both have been in use to improve the
 engineering properties of weak soils. However, these additives also have become expensive in recent
 years indicating economic significance.
 This paper presents a detailed study on the behavior and use of waste plastic for expansive soil
 improvement. The experimental investigations showed that plastic can be used as an effective
 stabilizer so as to encounter waste disposal problem as well as an economical solution for stabilizing
 weak soils.
 This research work is aimed to evaluate the suitability of waste plastic bottles (Polyethylene
 Terephthalate) for stabilization of expansive clay soil. The laboratory work involved index properties
 to classify the soil sample. The investigation of the soil shows that it belongs to A-7-5 class of soil in
 the AASHTO soil classification system. Soils under this class are generally of poor engineering use.
 Atterberg limits, free swell index, Specific gravity, compaction, Shear strength, Swelling Pressure and
 CBR tests were used to evaluate properties of stabilized soil. The soil was stabilized with Plastic in
 stepped concentration of 0.2%, 0.4%, 0.6%, and 0.8% by dry weight of the soil.
 The results show that there is significant increment in, maximum dry density, Shear Strength
 Parameters and CBR value with plastic reinforcement in soil while the specific gravity, swelling
 pressure, plasticity index and optimum moisture content decreased. It is observed from the study that,
 most improvement in engineering properties of the expansive soil is achieved at 0.4% plastic content
(1R,2R)-(+)-(1,2)-DPEN-Bonded Sulfonic Acid Resin: A Trifunctional Heterogeneous Catalyst for Asymmetric Michael Additions of Acetone to Nitroolefins
Creators: name: Zhang, Chao
name: Li, Jing
name: Tian, Jun
name: Fang, Wangwang
name: Li, Yang
name: Chen, Ligong
name: Yan, Xilong
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2015
Subjects: subject: Biophysics
subject: Biological Sciences
subject: Sociology
subject: FOS: Sociology
subject: Chemistry
subject: Earth and Environmental Sciences
subject: Biochemistry

description: Based on (1R,2R)-(+)-(1,2)-DPEN skeleton, a series of primary amine–sulfamide bifunctional catalysts were synthesized, which exhibited excellent catalytic performance in the Michael addition of acetone to β-nitrostyrene. Therefore, a trifunctional heterogeneous catalyst was designed and prepared by simple N-sulfonyl reaction of (1R,2R)-(+)-(1,2)-DPEN and sulfonyl chloride resin. It was employed for the aforementioned addition without any additive and satisfactory results (80.5% conversion; 84.3% ee) were obtained. Meanwhile, the structural and textural properties of the catalyst were characterized by infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), elemental analysis, SEM, and N2 adsorption and desorption experiments. Finally, the generality of the catalyst was investigated.