Filipino-American perceptions of and experiences with domestic violence

The purpose of this research is to assess Filipino Americans\u27 perceptions of and experiences with domestic violence. The Original Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS1) was used to assess participants\u27 experiences with domestic violence

Water absorption in chickpea (C. arietinum) cultivars during soaking

Non-Peer ReviewedWater absorption in three types of chickpea (large and small kabuli and desi) at 25 and 45oC was investigated. The Peleg model M(t)=Mo+t/(K1+K2t) was used to describe the sorption process in various chickpea cultivars at different temperatures. To eliminate size effect on water absorption, medium size samples were studied. SAS PROC REG was used to determine the rate constant K1, and capacity constant K2 in the Peleg model for each cultivar at various temperatures

Water absorption in chickpea (C. arietinum) cultivars during soaking

Non-Peer ReviewedWater absorption in three types of chickpea (large and small kabuli and desi) at 25 and 45oC was investigated. The Peleg model M(t)=Mo+t/(K1+K2t) was used to describe the sorption process in various chickpea cultivars at different temperatures. To eliminate size effect on water absorption, medium size samples were studied. SAS PROC REG was used to determine the rate constant K1, and capacity constant K2 in the Peleg model for each cultivar at various temperatures

Value added processing of dehydrated and suncured alfalfa

Non-Peer ReviewedA pilot scale pellet mill was used to produce pellets using ground alfalfa leaf and stem fractions. Both suncured and dehydrated alfalfa chops were used in the experiments. The moisture content of the suncured and dehydrated chops was 8.4 and 9.6% (wb), respectively. A stack of two square sieves with different opening sizes and a pan were used to separate leaf and stem fractions. The leaf and stem fractions were further segregated into two sample lots and ground in a hammer mill using two screen sizes of 3.20 mm (1/8 in.) and 1.98 mm (5/64 in.). The leaf and stem fractions from each sample lot of same grind sizes were combined to get five different samples with leaf content ranging from 0% to 100% in 25% increments. The moisture content and temperature of the samples were raised to 10-11% (wb) and 76oC, respectively, in a double chamber steam conditioner prior to the pelleting operation. The temperature of material was further raised to 95oC in the pellet mill due to the friction between its roller-die assembly. Average particle sizes of sample lots were determined. Temperature and moisture content of samples after various pelleting stages were recorded. High durability pellets were produced using fractionated suncured alfalfa irrespective of grind size (except for 100% stems, which was low). Durability fluctuated between high and medium range for dehydrated alfalfa (except for 100% stems, which was low). Dehydrated alfalfa produced pellets with greener color, while suncured alfalfa produced harder pellets

Flax fiber-reinforced composites: the influence of fiber surface chemical treatment on mechanical performance

Non-Peer ReviewedFlax fibers can be used as environmentally-friendly alternatives to conventional reinforcing fibers (e.g., glass fiber) in composites. Flax fibers are less dense than glass fibers, are renewable and combustible (for easy disposal of composites), and are relatively low in price. This excellent price-performance ratio at low weight in combination with the environmentally friendly character is very important for the acceptance of natural fibers in large volume engineering markets. A major restriction to the successful use of natural fibers in durable composite applications is their high moisture absorption and poor dimensional stability. In order to improve their interfacial properties, fibers were subjected to different chemical modifications such as mercerization, silane treatment, benzoylation, and peroxide treatment. Selective removal of non-cellulosic compounds constitutes the main objective of the chemical treatments of flax fibers. Chemical treatments are able to induce fiber modifications that increase their resistance when utilized in composite products. Mechanical properties of untreated and treated fibers based composites were investigated

Investigations into the dehulling of pigeon peas and mung beans

Non-Peer ReviewedLegumes provide a rich source of protein for animal and human consumption. They also supply a substantial amount of minerals and vitamins. Currently the world production of legumes is estimated to be 57.5 million metric tonnes. After harvest, pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan L.) and mung beans (Vigna radiata L.) are dehulled to improve cooking and nutritional qualities and to reduce cooking time. Pigeon peas and mung beans can be consumed as dehulled splits, whole, canned, boiled, roasted or ground into flour to make a variety of desserts, snacks and main dishes. These legumes are hard to dehull because of the presence of mucilages and gums which form a strong bond between the hulls and the cotyledons. To improve the dehulling characteristics of these legumes, a tangential abrasive dehulling device (TADD) was used to investigate their dehulling characteristics. Different treatments consisting of heating, soaking and heating, steaming and drying in addition to tempering were investigated. The control samples yielded less dehulled kernels and generated more fines for both pigeon peas and mung beans. Steaming at 98.0oC for 10 min and heating at 120oC for 10 min followed by tempering for 24 h yielded more dehulled kernels for both pigeon peas and mung beans compared to the other treatments