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Chemical and electrochemical modification of kraft lignin to value-added products
(2012-11-10)
Lignin is one of the most abundant biopolymers on earth, constituting approximately 30% of the dry weight of softwoods and 20% of hardwoods. It is a renewable, non-toxic, commercially available and low cost natural resource ...
Intelligent sliding mode control in flexible structures
(2012-11-10)
The first objective of this work is to develop an intelligent sliding mode controller for vibration control in flexible structures. The proposed control consists of two processes: system identification and sliding mode ...
Expectations for tourist development: examining the roles of capacity building and empowerment
(2012-11-10)
Rural communities often view small-scale, community-based tourism development as a viable opportunity for economic and community development (Timothy, 2002; Beeton, 2006; Reid, 2003). Unfortunately, the process of developing ...
Fuzzy logic based efficiency optimization of IPM synchronous motor drive
(2012-11-10)
Interior permanent magnet synchronous motor (IPMSM) is highly appreciated by
researchers in variable speed drive applications due to some of its advantageous features
such as small size, high power density, simple ...
Dynamic modeling and analysis of circumferential and spiral waves in piezoelectric cylinders
(2012)
Understanding the dynamic characteristics of ultrasonic guided wave in structures is important,
as it is one of the methods that are widely used in many different areas of industrial sectors and
inspections, such as ...
Effect of carbonation on leachability and compressive strength of cement-solidified and geopolymer-solidified synthetic metal wastes
(2012-11-10)
Stabilization/solidification (s/s) is a well-established technique for treating a variety of
metal-containing hazardous waste streams prior to land disposal. Solidification refers to the improvement of the physical ...
Lead oxide (PbO) for direct conversion fluoroscopic detectors
(2012)
Polycrystalline Lead Oxide (PbO) is being investigated as a photoconductive
materials for application as X-ray-to-charge transducer in direct conversion x-ray
detectors used in fluoroscopy and radiology. Previous usage ...
Practicing the Public Good Exploring Ethical Issues in Public Health Practice
(2012-11-10)
Everyday ethics refers to the issues and decision-making practitioners are routinely faced with in their daily work. A quantitative, descriptive study examined everyday ethical issues in public health practice. The theoretical ...
A Qualitative examination of comprehensive workplace health promotion strategies in some workplaces in the districts of Simcoe and Muskoka [Ontario]
(2012-11-10)
The Ontario Public Health Standards [OPHS] (Ministry of Health and Long-term Care [MHLTC], 2008) recommend a population health promotion approach and evidence-based best practice for local boards of health to address ...
Diamondiferous mass-flow and traction current deposits in a Neoarchean Fan Delta, Wawa area, Superior Province
(2012-11-10)
Diamond bearing Neoarchean metaconglomerates are present in the Michipicoten greenstone belt, Wawa-Abitibi subprovince near Wawa, Ontario. They form a portion of the Dore Metasedimentary rocks in the Arliss Lake subbasin, ...