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Synthesis Of 1-Cyclohept-1,2-Dien-1-Yl Benzene From 1-(2-Iodo-, Chlorocyclohept-1-En-1-Yl)Benzene And 1-(2-Iodo-, Chlorocyclohept-2-En-1-Yl)Benzene: Its Trapping With Diphenylisobenzofuran, Mustafa Ceylan, Yakup Budak, Murat Ulukaya, M. Burcu Gürdere, Esra Findik

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The key compounds vinyl iodides 12a and 13a, for the generation of 1-cyclohept-1,2-dien-1-ylbezene (1), were synthesized from cycloheptanone (5). Bromobenzene was converted to the Grignard reagent, which was condensed with 5. Dehydration of alcohol 6 gave alkene 7. Hydroboration of 7 followed by oxidation with PCC afforded ketone 9, which was converted to hydrazone 10. Treatment of 10 with iodine resulted in the formation of 12a and 13a. The other precursors, 12b and 13b, were synthesized from the reaction of 9 with PCl_5. Reactions of 12a, b and 13a, b with KOtBu in a sealed tube at 185 °C gave …

Hydrothermal And Microwave-Assisted Synthesis Of Boroarsenate, Baso_4, Abdulhadi̇ Baykal, Ayten Evren

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

BAsO_4 was previously synthesized by solid-state reactions at 800 °C and was characterized by X-ray powder diffraction. Now, we succeeded in preparing BAsO_4 from H_3BO_3 and As_2O_5 using hydrothermal synthesis by heating at 160 °C for 3 days (a single-phase product) and using microwave-assisted synthesis, which takes only 5 min to transform a solid mixture of As_2O_5 and (NH_4)_2B_4O_7.4H_2O into the crystalline titled compound (a single-phase product). The crystallinity of the products is higher than that of the solid-state synthesized product given in the literature. Its X-ray powder diffraction patterns, and both Raman and IR spectra were in good agreement …

A New Method For The Preparation Of Pyridazine Systems: Experimental Data And Semiempirical Pm3 Calculations, Di̇lek Ünal, Emi̇n Saripinar, Yunus Akçamur

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The reactions of 4-benzoyl-5-phenyl-2,3-furandione (1a) and 4-(4-methoxybenzoyl)-5-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-furandione (1b) with acyl hydrazines (2) (namely hydrazides) are reported. From these reactions, novel pyridazinone systems (3a-g) are obtained as well as the cyclization product of 3g at high temperature (4). The electronic properties and conformational parameters for these molecules, such as bond lengths, bond angles, torsion angles and atom charges, are calculated with a semiempirical PM3 method. In order to determine the mechanism of the reaction between the model furandion (R1) and formic hydrazide (R2), the electronic properties, conformational parameters and imaginary frequencies of the reactants, transition states and intermediates are calculated at …

Cerium(Iii) Ion-Selective Electrodes Based On 1,4,7-Trithiacyclononane, Hamid Reza Pouretedal, Abolfazl Semnani, Mohammad Hossein Keshavarz

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Novel plasticized polymeric membrane (PPME) and coated platinum wire (CPWE) electrodes based on 1,4,7-trithiacyclononane and oleic acid, as a good lipophilic additive for highly selective determination of Ce^{3+} ions, have been developed. The electrodes exhibit a Nernstian slope of 19.4 mV/decade (for both electrodes) over a wide Ce^{3+} ion concentration range, from 5.0 \times 10^{-6}-5.0 \times 10^{-2} M and 1.0 \times 10^{-7}-1.0 \times 10^{-2} M for PPME and CPWE, respectively. The limits of detection were 3.5 \times 10^{-6} and 8.0 \times 10^{-8} M for PPME and CPWE, respectively. The electrodes possess a fast response time of 15 s, can be …

Synthesis, Spectroscopic (Ft-Ir, ^1h, ^{13}C, Mass Spectrometry), And Biological Investigation Of Five-Coordinated Germanium-Substituted Tricyclohexyl Antimony Dipropionates: Crystal Structure Of Tricyclohexylantimony Dibromide, Muhammad Kaleem Khosa, Muhammad Mazhar, Saqib Ali, Kieran C. Molloy, Sarim Dastgir, Farkhanda Shaheen

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

A series of five-coordinated germanium-substituted tricyclohexylantimony dipropionates have been synthesized and characterized by different instrumental techniques, such as elemental analyses, FT-IR, multinuclear NMR (^1H, ^{13}C) and mass spectrometry. These compounds have also been screened against different microbes and they showed good activity against different bacteria that was comparable to the reference drugs. The crystal structure of the precursor (C_6H_{11})_3SbBr_2 is reported here, which showed that the antimony atom in an asymmetric unit exists in trigonal bipyramidal geometry, having space group C2/c with the monoclinic crystal system.

The Effect Of Acid Digestion On The Recoveries Of Trace Elements: Recommended Policies For The Elimination Of Losses, Güler Somer, Arzu Nakişci Ünlü

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Digestion of biological materials is very important for trace element determinations. Although the microwave technique is mostly used, there are cases where open wet digestion is needed. This study examined the optimum conditions for the minimum loss of trace elements during the wet digestion of a sample. The effect of acid composition and digestion time for about 21 ions was investigated. The trace element concentrations were determined by differential pulse polarography. For the digestion procedure, a HClO_4-HNO_3 mixture was used for the first step and, after its evaporation (60 min), HCl was added as the second step, since in some …

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Turkish Journal of Chemistry

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Secondary Metabolites From Phlomis Syriaca And Their Antioxidant Activities, Ü. Şebnem Harput, İhsan Çaliş, İclal Saracoğlu, Ali̇ Arslan Dönmez, Akito Nagatsu

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

An iridoid glucoside, lamiide (1); 4 phenylethanoid glycosides, acteoside (2), \beta-OH acteoside (3), leucosceptoside A (4) and samioside (5); a caffeic acid ester, chlorogenic acid (6); 2 flavone glucosides, luteolin-7-O-glucopyranoside (7) and chrysoeriol-7-O-glucopyranoside (8); and a flavanone aglycone, naringenin (9), were isolated from the aerial parts of Phlomis syriaca. The structures of the isolated compounds were elucidated by means of spectroscopic (UV, IR, 1D- and 2D-NMR, and FAB-MS) methods. Free radical scavenging activity of the isolated compounds was determined using the radical 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), spectroscopically.

Iridoid, Flavonoid, And Phenylethanoid Glycosides From Wiedemannia Orientalis, Zühal Güvenalp, Hi̇lal Özbek, Türesi̇n Ünsalar, Cavi̇t Kazaz, L. Ömür Demi̇rezer

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Five iridoid glycosides, lamiide, ipolamiide, ipolamiidoside, 6\beta-hydroxyipolamiide, and 5-hydroxy-8-epi-loganin; 5 flavonoid glycosides, apigenin 7-O-\beta-glucopyranoside, luteolin 5-O-\beta- glucopyranoside, isorhamnetin 3-O-rutinoside, quercetin 3-O-rutinoside, and apigenin 7-O-(6''-O-trans-p-coumaroyl) \beta-glucopyranoside; and a phenylethanoid glycoside, acteoside (= verbascoside), were isolated from the aerial parts of Wiedemannia orientalis (Lamiaceae). Their structures were identified using spectral methods (UV, 1D- and 2D-NMR, and EI-MS).

The Effects Of Professional Development To Create Standards -Based Curriculum On Student Achievement In Fourth And Fifth Grade Mathematics Classrooms, Martin Amy Mcbride

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics determined there were several concepts or standards” needed for quality teaching of math While few dispute their importance, little support and resources are provided to help teachers understand and meet these standards. Long term professional development which focuses on how to teach with these standards could play a crucial role in improving the academic achievement of students. In this study, professional development opportunities were provided for teachers to explore the various elements of mathematics and develop a better understanding of how to teach them. The main purpose of the research was to study …

Modeling Uncertainty In Mountain Pine Beetle Management Systems, Anthony L. Alfano

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

This study attempts to introduce elements of data uncertainty into the Shore and Safranyik model for approximating risk and susceptibility ratings for Mountain Pine Beetle attack in the Morice Forest District of British Columbia, Canada. Data uncertainty is introduced into the modeling procedure by introducing attribute uncertainty and spatial (boundary) vagueness into representations of Forest Inventory Polygon data, an essential component of the Shore and Safranyik modeling system, for the purposes of assessing the effects of uncertainty on the results of the Shore and Safranyik susceptibility modeling procedure. Introducing uncertainty into the forest inventory data is done by introducing spatial …

An Investigation Into The Spatial And Temporal Movement Of The Sand Dunes In The West Lake Ecosystem Of Sandbanks Provincial Park And The Implications For Management (Ontario), Jayson A. Childs

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

Sandbanks Provincial Park is located on the northern shore of eastern Lake Ontario approximately 150km east of Toronto. The park is located on the southwestern shore of Prince Edward County in Hallowell Township and the research site was located on the larger of the two baymouth barriers the park protects. The research into aeolian sediment transport was carried out over twelve months in 2003--2004 on the Wellington Baymouth barrier. Vegetated sand dunes are sensitive geomorphic systems and when the protective cover is damaged and removed, changes are inevitable. The study examined variations in the amount of sediment transport in different …

An Analysis Of Community Forest Implementation In British Columbia, Canada, Ryan C. Bullock

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

The community forest is increasingly seen as an alternative to industrial forestry for its perceived potential to mitigate conflict in forest resource management and planning. Theoretically, a community-based approach affords the chance to assert local values, provide local benefits, and manage resources differently than established top-down approaches. Yet practical examples of community forest initiatives in Canada reveal a host of constraints. This research uses a multiple case study design to investigate the motivations for and challenges to implementing community forests in British Columbia, Canada. Observations are drawn from four case studies (Denman Island, Malcolm Island, Cortes Island, and Creston) in …

Implementing The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan: A Case Study Of Initial Implementation Experiences, Ryan Dore

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

Implementing an ecologically-based land use plan presents a variety of challenges. To gain insight into these challenges, this study focuses on the experiences of actor intimately involved in implementing the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. To begin, a conceptual overview of regional planning/growth management, ecosystem-based management, and policy implementation literature and concepts are presented, along with a contextual overview of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. Following the conceptual and contextual overviews, Hanna’s (2006) framework addressing eight obstacles to policy implementation is used to discuss and analyze the information collected during the interview process. Lastly, seven lessons for implementing an …

Detecting Hot Spots Of Mountain Pine Beetle Infestations In The Forests Of British Columbia: An Approach Using Local Spatial Autocorrelation, Rodrigo Tapia-Mcclung

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

Mountain pine beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae Hopkins) is an endemic species in the forests of British Columbia that has become epidemic and reached infestation levels like never before. Different approaches have been taken in order to try and manage the forest and understand the processes affecting the behavior of mountain pine beetle. No single model has been entirely successful in unearthing the complexity of mountain pine beetle behavior. In this thesis, large spatial data sets of mountain pine beetle attacks, obtained from helicopter and ground surveys, and further adjusted for the incorporation of uncertainty, are studied using a spatial autocorrelation approach …

Of Fish And People: Managerial Ecology In Newfoundland And Labrador Cod Fisheries, Dean Louis Yelwa Bavington

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

This dissertation aims to understand the history of, and possible alternatives to, managerial responses to socio-ecological issues by examining one of the largest natural resource management failures of the twentieth century—the collapse of the Northern cod fisheries off Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. In 1992, the Northern cod fishery off Newfoundland and Labrador (the world's largest ground fishery) was shut down. The Northern cod had been reduced to 1% of their historic spawning biomass and cod fishing as a way of life had come to an end after a 500 year history. The dissertation develops and applies a critical theory of …

Harding University Catalog 2006-2007, Harding University

Harding Academic Catalogs

Academic catalog for the undergraduate programs at Harding University.

Electronic And Optical Processes In Fullerene Films, Naomi Brant

Masters

This work primarily focuses on the archetypal fullerene, which is C60. C60 is electron rich and yet can be six fold reduced, taking on up to six additional electrons. Interest in the electrical properties of the solid state C60 were intensified when it was observed that it could be chemically doped with alkali metals, producing a metallic state A1C60, and even a superconducting state A3C60, where A indicates an alkali metal such as potassium or rubidium. Previous work has demonstrated that such a conductive state can also be achieved by optical pumping or by electron injection. The electronic properties of …

Standard Of Care For Residents And Other Medical School Graduates In Training, Joseph H. King

American University Law Review

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The Demise Of Native American Mascots: It's Time To Do The Right Thing, Joyce M. Wolburg

College of Communication Faculty Research and Publications

Purpose – The intent of this article is to show why the use of Native American mascots, logos, and nicknames by sports teams perpetuates depictions that are perceived as harmful and racist by Native Americans.

Design/methodology/approach – This article examines data from published research, personal correspondence, and essays by Native Americans so that non-natives can understand the issue from the native perspective. It also calls into question previous communication efforts that may have limited the voices of Native Americans.

Findings – By examining the meaning of warriors and other cultural symbols for Native Americans and by exploring the different views …

The University Library: The Center Of A University Education?, Patricia A. Frade, Allyson Washburn

Faculty Publications

During 2001-2002, a formal study was conducted jointly by Brigham Young University's Office of Planning and Assessment (OPA) and the Harold B. Lee Library (HBLL) to determine the value of the library to the university community. The study described in this paper was undertaken at a time when some experts were predicting the demise of the academic library, and university administrators were questioning the need for new building, budget, and personnel requests. This paper will present a description of the study and its results, a comparison of similar data collected two years later, and a description of two new student …

A Non-Isotropic Model For Mobile-To-Mobile Fading Channel Simulations, Y. Rosa Zheng

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Accurate modeling of the mobile-to-mobile fading channel is critical not only to physical layer transceiver design but also to the design and performance of link and network layers. A two-dimensional nonisotropic scattering model is developed in this paper, which adopts the von Mises probability density function for the angle of departure surrounding the transmitter and the angle of arrival surrounding the receiver. This model includes the isotropic scattering channel and the base-to-mobile channel as special cases. An efficient computer simulation model is also developed to generate the non-isotropic scattering channel impulse responses. Statistical properties of the non-isotropic mobile-to-mobile channels are …

Echo State Networks For Determining Harmonic Contributions From Nonlinear Loads, Joy Mazumdar, Ganesh K. Venayagamoorthy, Frank C. Lambert, Ronald G. Harley

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

This paper investigates the application of a new kind of recurrent neural network called Echo State Networks (ESNs) for the problem of measuring the actual amount of harmonic current injected into a power network by a nonlinear load. The interaction between loads connected to a point of common coupling (PCC) is a highly dynamic process. The determination of true harmonic current injection by individual loads is further complicated by the fact that the supply voltage waveform at the PCC is distorted by other loads at the PCC or further upstream and is therefore rarely a pure sinusoid. Harmonics in a …

2006 Aasu Volleyball Guide, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Athletics: Women's Volleyball Records (Archived)

No abstract provided.

Undergraduate And Graduate Catalog [2005-2006], Georgia Southern University

Undergraduate & Graduate Catalogs

No abstract provided.

2006 - 2007 Undergraduate Catalog, Armstrong Atlantic State University

Armstrong Office of the Registrar: Undergraduate Catalogs (Archived)

Academic catalog for Armstrong Atlantic State University.

Molecular Mass And Dynamics Of Poly(Methyl Acrylate) In The Glass Transition Region, Burak Metin, Frank D. Blum

Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works

The segmental dynamics of bulk poly(methyl acrylate) (PMA) were studied as a function of molecular mass in the glass-transition region using 2H NMR and modulated differential scanning calorimetry (MDSC). Quadrupole-echo 2H NMR spectra were obtained for four samples of methyl-deuterated PMA-d3 with different molecular masses. The resulting spectra were fit using superpositions of simulated spectra generated from the MXQET simulation program, based on a model incorporating nearest-neighbor jumps from positions on the vertices of a truncated icosahedron (soccer-ball shape). The lower molecular-mass samples, influenced by the presence of more chain ends, showed more heterogeneity (broader distribution) and lower glass transitions …

Effect Of Processing Conditions On Chemical Makeup Of Di-Isocyanate Crosslinked Silica Aerogels, Mary Ann B. Meador, Nicholas Leventis, Lynn A. Capadona, Plousia Vassilaras

Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works

Sol-gel derived silica aerogels are attractive candidates for many unique thermal, optical, catalytic, and chemical applications1 because of their low density and high mesoporosity. However, their inherent fragility has restricted their use to, for example, insulation in extreme temperature environments such as Mars. We have previously reported crosslinking the mesoporous silica structure of an aerogel with di-isocyanates reacted with silanols on the surface,2,3 or epoxies reacting with an amine decorated silica surface.4 Either approach has been shown to significantly increase the strength of the aerogel with only a small effect on density or porosity. Thus, these hybrid materials may be …

Segmental Dynamics In Poly(Methyl Acrylate) On Silica: Molecular-Mass Effects, Burak Metin, Frank D. Blum

Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works

The effect of molecular mass on the segmental dynamics of poly(methyl acrylate) (PMA) adsorbed on silica was studied using deuterium quadrupole-echo nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and modulated differential scanning calorimetry. Samples adsorbed on silica (all about 1.5 mg PMA/m2 silica) were shown to have more restricted segmental mobility, and higher Tg's, than the corresponding bulk PMA samples. Around the glass-transition region, adsorbed samples exhibited segmental mobility, which could be classified as heterogeneous due to a superposition of more-mobile and less-mobile components present in the deuterium NMR spectra. This heterogeneity was consistent with a motional gradient with more-mobile segments near the …

Stitched From The Soul: An Auto/Biographical Inquiry Into One Black Woman Administrator's Voice And Vision, Sonya D. Jefferson

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

Author's abstract: This study is an auto/biographical inquiry into my voice and vision as a Black woman administrator. I explore the lives of four generations of Black women in my family. Each of these women -- Hattie C. Wilcher (my great grandmother), Connie W. Duggan (my mother), Danielle R. Lowe (my daughter), and I -- have studied and/or taught in public schools in the U. S. south. I explore how my family narrative parallels community and historical narratives and contests the meta narrative in existing literature. I explore these narratives through the lenses of Critical Race Theory and Black Feminist …