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Analysis Of The Environmental Impact On Remanufacturing Wind Turbines, Manuel Sosa Skrainka

Theses

To deliver clean energy the use of wind turbines is essential. In June 2011 there was an installed wind capacity equivalent to 211,000MW world-wide (WWEA, 2011). By the end of the year 2009 the U.S. had 35,100MW of wind energy installed capacity to generate electricity (AWEA, 2010). This industry has grown in recent years and is expected to grow even more in the future. The environmental impacts that will arise from the increased number of wind turbines and their end-of-life should be addressed, as large amounts of resources will be required to satisfy the current and future market demands for …

A Comparison Of Individual Versus Community Influences On Youth Smoking Behaviours: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study, Anna M. Adachi-Mejia, Heather A. Carlos, Ethan M. Berke, Susanne E. Tanski, James Sargent

Dartmouth Scholarship

Objectives: To compare individual with community risk factors for adolescent smoking. Design: A cross-sectional observational study with multivariate analysis.Setting: National telephone survey.Participants: 3646 US adolescents aged 13–18 years in 2007 recruited through a random digit-dial survey.

Letter From Patricia A. Thompson, Chair, Aicpa Tax Executive Committee, To Lisa Zarlenga, Tax Legislative Counsel, Department Of The Treasury, Re: Comments On The Definition Of Issue Under Consideration--Certain Foreign Corporations Contained In Rev. Proc. 2011-14, Section 3.09(4) And Rev. Proc. 97-27 Section 3.08(4)., Patricia A. Thompson, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Tax Executive Committee

Association Sections, Divisions, Boards, Teams

No abstract provided.

Propagation And Scattering Of Optical Light Beams In Free Space, In Atmosphere, And In Biological Media, Serkan Sahin

Open Access Dissertations

With their first production implemented around 1960’s, lasers have afterwards proven to be excellent light sources in building the technology. Subsequently, it has been shown that the extraordinary properties of lasers are related to their coherence properties. Recent developments in optics make it possible to synthesize partially coherent light beams from fully coherent ones. In the last several decades it was seen that using partially coherent light sources may be advantageous, in the areas such as laser surface processing, fiber and free-space optical communications, and medical diagnostics. In this thesis, I study extensively the generation, the propagation in different media, …

Exciting News!, Emily A. Francisco

Blogging the Library

I have some great news—as it turns out, I won’t have to say good-bye completely to my job at the library this fall! Meggan told me that they’d like to keep me on to work next year, if my schedule allows. I’ll get to work on my Political Cartoons exhibit after all! I might also get to help out with Jim Agard’s work that’s going on the second floor, and I’ll be here for all of the ALA exhibit preparations too. Meggan also said they were interested in having me do some Public Relations stuff—my official title will be along …

Hall Joins Dominican As First Yin Endowed Professor, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee

Press Releases

Dr. Hall’s research interests and areas of expertise include computer simulation; the path integral formulation of quantum mechanics; simulation and theory of glasses; structure of materials; kinetics and thermodynamics of gas and surface free radical reactions. Dr. Hall uses computer simulations to study materials including nano-particles implicated in production of airborne toxins, hydrogen storage materials, and flame retardant/polymer mixtures used to manufacture a variety of plastic materials.

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - July 29, 2012, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the July 29, 2012 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents Include:

• USA College of Medicine Welcomes Dr. Wilburn Bolton
• USA Physician Featured on FOX10
• USA College of Medicine Alum Inducted into Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame
• Dr. Meyer Selected President of the Alabama Orthopaedic Society
• USA College of Medicine Mourns Loss of Dr. Valentina Grishko

Deafdigest: Gold Edition, July 29, 2012, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Gold 2012

No abstract provided.

St. Mark’S Catholic Community Of The Deaf, July 29, 2012

Saint Mark's Catholic Community of the Deaf

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Edmonton, Canada

Saint Mark's Catholic Community of the Deaf Finding Aid

Deafdigest: Blue Edition, July 29, 2012, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Blue 2012

No abstract provided.

07/29/2012 Obituary Records, Hawaii Obituaries

Obituaries

List of Obituaries for individuals who passed away on 07/29/2012. Scroll down to see the names and obituary description.

Numerical Analysis Of Phase Change Material For Energy Storage System / Wan Khairul Muzammil Abdul Rahim, Abdul Rahim Wan Khairul Muzammil

Student Works (2010-2019)

A numerical method based on the effective heat capacity method was studied to solve the phase change heat transfer problems of a phase change material in a cylindrical latent heat thermal energy storage device during the charging (melting) process of the material. The commercial software COMSOL Multiphysics was employed to run the numerical simulations. The effective heat capacity method was used to characterize the fusion heat of melting of the phase change material and the moving boundary of solid-liquid interface. An analytical tool was used to validate the phase change heat transfer process in which the results show a good …

The Design And Testing Of A Power Augmented Wind Turbine System For Urban High Rise Application / Pan Kok Chen, Kok Chen Pan

Student Works (2010-2019)

The utilization of renewable energy such as wind energy and solar energy is receiving great attention due to the elevated price of fossil fuels in the international market as well as adverse environmental problems from the process of power generation. On-site generation is becoming more widespread for dwelling places, for example, photovoltaic panels, micro- CHP (Combined Heat and Power) and micro-wind. For on-site generation, building integrated wind turbines and solar energy systems serve as attractive opportunities. Retrofitting high-rise building would be a feasible choice for on-site wind turbine integration since no huge capital investment is involved. However, urban areas generally …

Chick-Fil-A And The Problem Of Soft Censorship, Nathan B. Oman

Popular Media

No abstract provided.

Hydrologic Evaluation Of Established Rain Gardens In Lincoln, Nebraska, Andrew R. Anderson, Thomas G. Franti, David P. Shelton

Department of Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering: Faculty Publications

Increased urbanization has resulted in water quality and flooding problems for many receiving waters in the United States. Rain gardens are one type of best management practice commonly used in low impact development (LID). Many studies have evaluated large engineered bioretention cells in research settings. There is little information on the effectiveness of homeowner-maintained rain gardens that rely on deep percolation as the method for water exfiltration. Repeatable controlled experiments are very rare in hydrologic studies due to the inherent variability of weather data. The objective of this study was to evaluate the hydrologic properties of twelve established rain gardens …

A Molecular Rheostat Coupling Cell Size To Nutrient Availability In Bacteria, Anchun Chien

All Theses and Dissertations (ETDs)

Cell size control is of universal importance to all organisms. Regulation of cell size ensures that cells are of the appropriate size for a given growth condition or developmental fate. Nutrient availability is a primary determinant of cell size in bacteria. Bacterial cells, including the Gram-positive Bacillus subtilis and the Gram-negative Escherichia coli increase size in a nutrient-dependent manner. Cells cultured in nutrient-rich medium can be up to twice the size of their counterparts cultured in nutrient-poor medium, suggesting that bacteria have ways of sensing nutrient availability and transmitting this information to the division machinery.

This dissertation first examines the …

Moderating Mayo, Bernard Chao

NULR Online

No abstract provided.

Cross-Border Ip Infringement: Patents, Marketa Trimble

Boyd Briefs / Road Scholars

Professor Marketa Trimble presented these materials at the CASRIP 20th Anniversary / IP LLM 10th Anniversary IP-across Topic Scholarship Conference on July 28, 2012.

July 28, 2012 (Pages 4685-4836), Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau

Volume 42 (2012)

No abstract provided.

07/28/2012 Obituary Records, Hawaii Obituaries

Obituaries

List of Obituaries for individuals who passed away on 07/28/2012. Scroll down to see the names and obituary description.

July 28, 2012: New Issue Of Comparative Drama, Department Of English

Gleanings: Department of English Blog Archive

No abstract provided.

Murray Ledger And Times, July 28, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

No abstract provided.

2012 Summer Commencement, Harding University

Commencement Programs

Program for the Harding University Commencement on July 28.

Commencement Speaker: Randy Owens

Real Time Pcr As A Diagnostic Tool For Hbv Infection In Iraq, Mohammed Ghanim

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT : BACKGROUND: HBV infection is a worldwide infectious disease that acutely infects 2 billion yearly, thus finding a precise, accurate and sensitive diagnostic test for this infection is highly advisable. Real Time PCR has been introduced to achieve that mission. OBJECTIVE: Confirm the role of Real Time PCR as a precise tool for diagnosis of HBV infection in Iraq. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In this study, 40 patients of HBV with HBs Antigen positive serological test and 20 individuals with HBs Antigen negative were selected to be the material of the study and they were tested by Real Time PCR …

Serum Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (Anti_Ccp) Antibody Level In Rheumatoid Arthritic Patients With And Without Nodal Osteoarthritis, Ahmed A. Gassid

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is chronic systemic inflammatory disease affects synovial joints , articular structures and extra articular , the prevalence rate occurs aprox in about 1% of population Anti citrullinated peptide/protein antibody (Anti-CCP) antibody are autoantibodies(antibodies directed against one or more of the individuals own proteins) frequently detected in RA patients during inflammation. citrulline is incorporated enzymatically into proteins . The current study is a trail to ensure that Anti-CCP marker is more specific and sensitive for diagnosis of RA patients and to detect the effect of the presence of other disease like NOA on Anti-CCP value OBJECTIVE: …

Ki-67(Mib-1) And Progesterone Receptor In Meningioma An Immunohistochemical Study, Wahda Mohammed Taib Al- Nuaimy

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: In meningioma the tumor grade, subtype, and extent of surgical resection are strong prognostic factors, the growth of this tumor is still unpredictable, and additional prognostic markers are needed. Many studies have shown that the detection of the proliferative potential of meningioma by Ki-67 (MIB-1) and the detection of the progesterone receptor might predict the natural history of tumor and patient survival. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the proliferative fraction Ki-67 (MIB-1) and progesterone receptor in meningioma, To correlate the expression of these two markers with various clinico- pathological parameters, To compare these results with other studies . PATIENTS AND …

Inhibitory Effect Of Lactobacilli Filtrate On Klebsiella Pneumoniae Biofilm, Harith J.F. Al-Mathkhury

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: The formation of biofilms by K. pneumoniae is thought to protect the bacteria from antibiotics since these entities are highly resistant to such antimicrobial agents. OBJECTIVE: Investigating the role of Lactobacillus spp. supernatant in eliminating K. pneumoniae biofilms. METHODS: Three hundred and twelve specimens of urine, wounds and sputum were collected from patients attending five hospitals in Baghdad. All specimens were identified using biochemical tests and Api 20 E system. The ability of K. pneumoniae isolates to produce biofilm were evaluated using crystal violet staining technique in pre-sterilized 96-well polystyrene microtiter plates. The effect of MIC of Amikacin …

Inhibitory Effect Of Lactobacilli Filtrate On Klebsiella Pneumoniae Biofilm, Harith J.F. Al-Mathkhury

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: The formation of biofilms by K. pneumoniae is thought to protect the bacteria from antibiotics since these entities are highly resistant to such antimicrobial agents. OBJECTIVE: Investigating the role of Lactobacillus spp. supernatant in eliminating K. pneumoniae biofilms. METHODS: Three hundred and twelve specimens of urine, wounds and sputum were collected from patients attending five hospitals in Baghdad. All specimens were identified using biochemical tests and Api 20 E system. The ability of K. pneumoniae isolates to produce biofilm were evaluated using crystal violet staining technique in pre-sterilized 96-well polystyrene microtiter plates. The effect of MIC of Amikacin …

A Prospective Study For Functional Outcome Of Tension Band Wiring In Treatment Of Proximal Humerus Fractures Neer’S Type Iii, Ahmed Alkhuzai

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Many methods used for treatment of proximal humerus fractures, in this study used the tension band wiring in treatment of proximal humerus surgical neck as figure of 8 in treatment of these fractures. OBJECTIVE: To prove the advantages of tension band wiring in treatment of proximal humerus fractures. Patients& Methods: From December 2003- December 2006, 16 patients with closed two part surgical Neck proximal humerus fractures Neer’s type III were admitted to the department of orthopaedic surgery and traumatology in Alkarama General Hospital &Sulaimania Teaching Hospital. All patients were males mean age 32 years, all patients were treated …

Prevalence Of Abnormal Ankle –Brachial Index In Iraqi Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Ziad S. Al-Rawi

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Accelerated atherosclerosis is a well-recognized complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Its etiology is a multifactorial and several methods may be used to detect the presence and severity of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). OBJECTIVE: To assess ankle brachial index (ABI) in Iraqi patients with SLE, and to evaluate predictors of this relationship. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Forty three Iraqi SLE patients and 50 healthy controls were included in this study. Full history was taken and complete clinical examination was done for all individuals in both groups. Disease characteristics [age, sex, body mass index (BMI), duration of disease, SLE disease …