Reviewers in 2009-2010 (Volumes 6 & 7)

Reviewers in 2009-2010 (Volumes 6 & 7) As editors of Migration Letters, we are very grateful to the following colleagues for their reviews and recommendations.Migration Letters, Reviewers

Elaboration of Nanocomposites Based on Poly (Ethyl Methacrylate-co-Acrylonitrile) by in Situ Polymerization Using an Algerian Bentonite. Thermal Stability and Kinetic Study

This contribution focuses on the synthesis and characterization of nanocomposites based on poly (ethyl methacrylate-co-acrylonitrile) (PEMAN) and different loadings of an organically modified bentonite from Algeria prepared via in situ polymerization. TEM images and X-ray patterns revealed that depending on the loading of this clay, intercalated or partially exfoliated nanocomposites were obtained. These nanocomposites showed an increase in their glass transition temperature compared to the pure copolymer as investigated by Differential Scanning Calorimetry and improved thermal stability as evidenced by Thermogravimetric analysis and kinetics of their thermal degradation. Activation energies (Ea) of thermal decomposition of PEMAN and its nanocomposites were determined by Flynn–Wall–Ozawa and Kissinger-Akahira-Sunose methods. The changes in (Ea) value with the level of conversion suggest a significant improved thermal stability of the nanocomposites compared to the copolymer matrix. When you are citing the document, use the following link http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/3508

A Bayesian Inferential Approach to Quantify the Transmission Intensity of Disease Outbreak

Background. Emergence of infectious diseases like influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 has become great concern, which posed new challenges to the health authorities worldwide. To control these diseases various studies have been developed in the field of mathematical modelling, which is useful tool for understanding the epidemiological dynamics and their dependence on social mixing patterns. Method. We have used Bayesian approach to quantify the disease outbreak through key epidemiological parameter basic reproduction number (R0), using effective contacts, defined as sum of the product of incidence cases and probability of generation time distribution. We have estimated R0 from daily case incidence data for pandemic influenza A/H1N1 2009 in India, for the initial phase. Result. The estimated R0 with 95% credible interval is consistent with several other studies on the same strain. Through sensitivity analysis our study indicates that infectiousness affects the estimate of R0. Conclusion. Basic reproduction number R0 provides the useful information to the public health system to do some effort in controlling the disease by using mitigation strategies like vaccination, quarantine, and so forth

The relevance of point defects in studying silica-based materials from bulk to nanosystems

The macroscopic properties of silica can be modified by the presence of local microscopic modifications at the scale of the basic molecular units (point defects). Such defects can be generated during the production of glass, devices, or by the environments where the latter have to operate, impacting on the devices’ performance. For these reasons, the identification of defects, their generation processes, and the knowledge of their electrical and optical features are relevant for microelectronics and optoelectronics. The aim of this manuscript is to report some examples of how defects can be generated, how they can impact device performance, and how a defect species or a physical phenomenon that is a disadvantage in some fields can be used as an advantage in others

Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean Program [1992]

By Ed Graczyk Directed by Will Kilroyhttps://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/theatre-programs-1991-1992/1002/thumbnail.jp

Strategi Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Bagi UMKM untuk Memperkuat Ekonomi Masyarakat "Roti Rumahan Dona's House"

Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah (UMKM) merupakan usaha yang berdiri sendiri, dengan kekayaan tertentu dan tidak termasuk tanah dan bangunan. Kegiatan perekonomian rakyat dengan skala kecil dan perlu dilindungi untuk mencegah persaingan antar usaha lainnya secara tidak sehat merupakan pengertian UMKM menurut keputusan Presiden RI no.99 tahun 1998. Di Indonesia sendiri UMKM bisa dikatakan sebagai tulang punggung perekonomian di negara, karena UMKM di Indonesia menyumbang 60% dari PDB dan menampung 97% tenaga keja yang ada di berbagai daerah. Di indonesia sendiri, lembaga pembinaan UMKM melalui Dinas Koperasi dan UKM di setiap provinsi atau kabupaten/Kota. Kata Kunci: Pemasaran, UMKM, Produksi, Manajemen Sumber Daya Manusia

Synthesis of 5,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-2-ones (microreview)

[Figure not available: see fulltext.][Figure not available: see fulltext.] 5,6-Dihydro-2H-pyran-2-ones constitute an important class of heterocyclic compounds which also may be considered as α,β-unsaturated δ-lactones. These types of heterocycles have shown a wide range of biological and pharmacological activities including human antitumor,1,2 antifungal,3,5 antimicrobial,4 anti-inflammatory,4 antistress,4 antibiotic,5antituberculosis,6 antiparasitic,6 antiviral;7 5,6-dihydro-2Hpyran-2-ones are also known as the inducer of a colony stimulating factor in bone marrow stromal cells.5 All this made 5,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-2-ones more attractive both for chemists and pharmacologists. For example, (R)-rugulactone which was firstly reported in 2009 by Cardellina and coworkers possess interesting anticancer properties.2 In addition, 5,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-2-ones as chemical intermediates have widely been applied to the synthesis of numerous organic compounds including heterocycles.8 Nowadays, there are several synthetic routes to the preparation of these heterocycles including intramolecular cyclization, N-heterocyclic carbeneprecatalyst (NHC-precatalyst) reaction of enals and ketones, dicobaltoctacarbonyl-mediated tandem (5+1)/(4+2) cycloaddition, ring-closing metathesis of dienes containing carboxylate group by Grubbs II catalyst, (3+2) cycloaddition reaction, condensation reaction, and biosynthesis pathway.[Figure not available: see fulltext.] © 2016, Springer Science+Business Media New York

Optimization of a microgrid with renewable energy and distributed generation: A case study

International audienceIn this paper an optimization algorithm is applied on a microgrid with renewable energy and distributed generation. The intermittent electricity in Lebanon leads to widely use diesel generator groups and to install renewable energy in private places in order to cover the consumption during the power cut. The proposed case study consists of three energy hubs integrating renewable energy, diesel engines, and batteries. These three energy hubs cooperate and exchange extra power if needed by applying the proposed algorithm while minimizing the use of diesel engine groups

Estudios sobre la cinética de secado del orujo

The olive foot cake is a very important by-product of olive oil industry since it can contain until 12 % of oil which can be extracted using solvent. The used solvent is often immiscible with water. This is the reason why its effect is limited by the moisture of olive foot cake making its drying imperative. In this paper, we present the behaviour of olive foot cake subjected to convective drying. The experimental results show that the drying rate versus moisture presents only one period of decreasing rate. The influence of the main parameters on drying kinetics is studied.El orujo es un importante subproducto de la industria del aceite de oliva ya que puede contener hasta el 12 % del aceite, el cual puede ser extraído usando un disolvente apropiado. El uso del disolvente es a menudo inmiscible con el agua. Esta es la razón por la que su efecto está limitado por la humedad del orujo, haciendo su secado imperativo. En este artículo se presenta el comportamiento del orujo sometido a un secado por convección. Los resultados experimentales mostraron que la velocidad de secado frente a la humedad, presenta un solo período de disminución de dicha velocidad. Se ha estudiado la influencia de los principales parámetros sobre la cinética de secado