The glass transition behavior of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) adsorbed on silica (surface area = 200 m2/g) was studied by temperature modulated differential scanning calorimetry (TMDSC). For small amounts of the polymer ...

For purposes of design and optimization of industrial processing, many of the physical properties of paper have to be taken into account. The knowledge of the mechanical properties as part of the physical ones must be ...

Corn (Zea mays L.) is a high-yielding C4 plant that is cultivated all over the world as a food, feed, and biofuel source. Corn plantations in the southern Great Plains have risen during the last two decades, particularly ...

Rangelands are globally extensive, provide fundamental ecosystem services, and are tightly coupled human-ecological systems. Rangeland sustainability depends largely on the implementation and utilization of various grazing ...

Global environmental changes such as increased temperatures and deposition of nutrients are greatly affecting many organisms, including a number of Lepidoptera species. Numerous studies have been conducted to determine the ...

This thesis involved th development of a computer algorithm meant to assist the layout planner in the design of facility layouts. An IBM Personal Computer with a light pen and color monitor was used, and user knowledge of ...

This study was designed to explore the ways in which family contributes to body image development through both familial appearance-related messages (both direct influence and modeling) and family health climate (both ...