Anaerobic digestion (AD) of chicken litter (CL) is a viable alternative to disposal.However, methane yields from this primarily organic waste are quite low when mono-digested.This paper discusses the effect of an enzyme cocktail, trace element (TE) supplementation and selenium (Se) addition in small-scale batch biomethane potential (BMP) assays to
Malaysian health promotion board (MySihat) smoke-free city initiative
Background and challenges to implementation Malaysia became a signatory to the WHO-FCTC on 23 September 2003 and ratified on 16 September 2005.National comprehensive smoke-free laws are ideal to protect the citizens from exposure to second hand smoke but are still a work in progress by the Ministry of Health.Nonetheless, regulatory measures have be
Mathematical Model for Cyclic Loading of a R.C. Beam with Relocatable Plastic Hinges
A single component reinforced concrete beam element modified to include varying locations of plastic hinges, was developed for use in the DRAIN-2D computer program.The model simulates the major characteristics of a reinforced concrete beam subjected to load reversals.This model consists of an elastic line element, two inelastic rotational springs,
Comer para existir: trauma, oralidade e contornos do Eu
Our objetctive is to investigate forms of organization of the self derived from the experience of crossing traumatic situations.The starting point was the treatment of a young woman that, after having suffered cranioencephalic trauma, developed compulsion for eating sweets and talking.This can Chest be a resource in face of traumatic experiences th