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Convection in a differentially heated rotating spherical shell of Boussinesq fluid with radiative forcing
(2012-12-01)
In this study we investigate the
flow of a Boussinesq
fluid contained in a rotating, differentially heated spherical shell. Previous work, on the spherical shell of Boussinesq fluid, differentially heated the shell by ...
Characterization of xylan degradation systems in streptomyces
(2012-07-01)
Plant biomass serves as a carbon and energy source for Streptomyces spp. which
secrete degradative enzymes capable of breaking down the complex plant biomass into
simple saccharides. Hemicellulose is a major component of ...
Pourbaix diagrams at elevated temperatures: a study of Zn and Sn
(2012-08-01)
Metals in industrial settings such as power plants are often subjected to high
temperature and pressure aqueous environments, where failure to control corrosion
compromises worker and environment safety. For instance, ...
A variational approach to mapping: an exploration of map representation for SLAM
(2012-07-01)
Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) algorithms are used
by autonomous robots to build or update maps of an environment while
maintaining their position simultaneously. A fundamental open problem
in SLAM is the e ...
Multiphase flow and chemical reactor thermodynamics for hydrolysis and thermochemical production
(2012-08-01)
Current techniques of hydrogen production (primarily reformation of fossil fuels) are
unsustainable, releasing CO2 into the atmosphere, as well as consuming limited reserves
of fossil fuels. The copper-chlorine cycle is a ...
Understanding the relationship between the personal and professional use of technology by K-12 educators
(2012)
Much research has been done around how and why teachers integrate technology into classroom practices. Various factors have been shown to be important including teachers’ beliefs, attitudes, comfort, knowledge and skills. ...
An exploration of the role of smartphones: mobile technology expanding the learning environment outside of the classroom
(2012)
Smartphones effectively expand the learning environment outside of the traditional classroom. Secondary school students enrolled in grade 10 and grade 11 communication technology courses were recruited to participate in a ...
Professors and instructors' experiences with transitions and policies for the online environment
(2012-08-01)
Professors develop policies and procedures for their courses that are relevant and applicable for their classroom or learning platform. In particular, professors transitioning from a traditional to an online (synchronous ...