EXTRACTION OF COPPER, COBALT AND NICKEL IONS FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS BY EXTRACTANT CYANEX 272

The extractant CYANEX 272, which active component is di(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)-phosphinic acid (C8H17)2POOH, is effective for extraction of copper (II), cobalt (II) and nickel (II) ions. The extraction of metal ions using di(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)-phosphinic acid as an extractant is carried out due to the formation of an organophosphorus complex with wide pH range: copper at pH > 2, cobalt at pH > 3, and nickel at pH > 5. They are extracted with an organic phase: copper at pH = 3-7, cobalt at pH = 4-7, and nickel at pH = 6-9, and precipitate in the organophosphorus compound: copper at pH > 7, cobalt at pH ≥ 8, and nickel at pH ≥ 10. The possibility of separation of copper (II) and cobalt (II) is insignificant, the stripping of copper (II) and nickel (II) happens at pH = 4-6, and the stripping of cobalt (II) and any of nickel (II) – at pH = 5-6. The obtained results of ion extraction of the investigated metals can be used not only for processing of technological solutions, but also for purification of effluents from industrial enterprises and mine waters, heap and underground leaching solutions, etc. from the ions of studied metal ions

Generation Z consumers' expectations of interactions in smart retailing: A future agenda

Retailing is witnessing a transformation due to rapid technological developments. Retailers are using smart technologies to improve consumer shopping experiences and to stay competitive. The biggest future challenge for marketing and consequently for retailing seems to be generation Z, since members of this generation seem to behave differently as consumers and are more focused on innovation. The aim of this paper is to explore Generation Z consumers' current perceptions, expectations and recommendations in terms of their future interactions in smart retailing contexts. To do so, we used a qualitative approach by conducting a series of semi-structured in depth interviews with 38 university students-consumers in the UK market. The findings showed that smart technologies have a significant influence on generation Z consumers' experiences. Moreover, this particular group of consumers expects various new devices and electronic processes to be widely available, thus offering consumers more autonomy and faster transactions. In addition, they expect the technology to enable them to make more informed shopping decisions. Interviewees also stressed the importance of training consumers how to use new smart retailing applications. In addition, some of the participants were sceptical about the effects of further advancing smart retailing on part of the job market. Relevant theoretical and practical implications are also provided

Consumer shopping productivity and mobile technologies

Cette thèse étudie la productivité du consommateur dans le cadre de son magasinage sous l’influence de la technologie mobile. Dans un premier temps, une revue de littérature pluridisciplinaire a mis en exergue la polysémie du concept de productivité et les particularités de la définition de la productivité dans le secteur tertiaire. Une analyse comparative des travaux sur la productivité du consommateur a par la suite permis de pointer la diversité des définitions et des méthodes de mesure de ce concept et de justifier la pertinence de revisiter ce concept au niveau d’une expérience de magasinage dans le contexte digitalisé en prenant en compte les caractéristiques des technologies mobiles. À cet effet, une étude qualitative à partir de 31 entretiens semi-directifs a été réalisée. L’analyse des verbatim assistée du logiciel NVivo a débouché sur une conceptualisation élargie de la productivité du consommateur, comprenant l’efficience temporelle, l’efficience monétaire, et l’efficacité. Les résultats des entretiens et de la revue de littérature ont servi à construire un modèle conceptuel de productivité du consommateur sous l’influence du smartphone, explicitant les antécédents des dimensions de la productivité du consommateur et leurs effets sur la satisfaction. Enfin, un échantillon de 300 individus a permis de tester ce modèle par équations structurelles dans le cadre de magasinage vestimentaire. Les données ont été analysées et modélisées par équations structurelles à l’aide du logiciel Smart PLS. Les résultats de l’étude quantitative attestent d’un effet positif significatif des dimensions de la productivité du consommateur sur la satisfaction. Les relations entre l’efficacité et l’efficience temporelle, d’une part, et la satisfaction, d’autre part, sont modérées par la fréquence d’utilisation du smartphone pour le magasinage vestimentaire. Les résultats ont également permis d’identifier les antécédents des dimensions de la productivité du consommateur : la polychronicité, la conscience temporelle, la conscience de prix, l’implication, l’attitude envers les technologies mobiles et le choix des canaux marketing dans le parcours d’achat. Au vu des résultats des deux études, nous discutons la pertinence pour les distributeurs d’adopter la démarche de management de productivité du consommateur appuyée sur les possibilités offertes par la technologie mobile.This PhD dissertation explores consumer shopping productivity under the influence of mobile technology. First, a multidisciplinary review of productivity literature emphasized the polysemy of productivity concept and some specific features of its definition in service industry. A comparative analysis of consumer productivity literature highlights the diversity of approaches to the analysis of consumer productivity and of its measures, and the relevance to revisit this concept in the digital world, taking into account the specific features of mobile technology.To do so, we realized a qualitative study by 31 semi-structured interviews. The verbatim analysis by means of NVivo software resulted in an extended conceptualization of consumer productivity, including temporal efficiency, monetary efficiency, and efficacy. Based on the literature review and the qualitative study results, we proposed a conceptual model of consumer productivity under the influence of mobile technologies, presenting the antecedents of consumer productivity dimensions and their impact on consumer satisfaction.Finally, a sample of 300 individuals was used to test this model in the context of apparel shopping. The data were analyzed by the structural equations modelling partial least squares with Smart PLS software. The results of the quantitative study confirm the positive impact of consumer productivity on satisfaction. The relations between efficacy and temporal efficiency were moderated by the frequency of the use of smartphone in apparel shopping. The results allowed us to identify the antecedents of consumer productivity: polychronic orientation, time consciousness, price consciousness, implication, attitude towards mobile technologies, and the choice of marketing channels in shopping trips. In the light of the results of the two studies, we argue for the relevance of consumer productivity management approach for retailers exploiting the vast opportunities offered by mobile technologies

THE ROLE OF THE NONAPEPTIDE NEUROHORMONES OF HYPOTHALAMUS IN REALIZING THE REACTION OF THE THYROID FOR A SHORT-TIME STRESS (MORPHOFUNCTIONAL INVESTIGATION)

For the first time it has been shown, that beta -hypophamine and oxitocine insert the different action on the functional state of the thyroid of the not operated and hypophysisectomized rats. With the combined introduction, adrenaline reduces the thyrostimulating effect of beta -hypophamine. The reaction beta -hypophamine- and oxitocinergic cells of hypothalamus does not depend on the variation of endocrine gland hormones content in blood. The obtained data widen the theoretical base, on the base of which the hypothalamic nonapeptides can be used in medicine more fully as well as in veterinary and cattle-breeding, other enterprises of economy. The results have been used in reading the course of lectures by histophysiology of endocrine system in St.-Petersburg State UniversityAvailable from VNTIC / VNTIC - Scientific & Technical Information Centre of RussiaSIGLERURussian Federatio

EXTRACTION OF COPPER, COBALT AND NICKEL IONS FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS BY EXTRACTANT CYANEX 272

The extractant CYANEX 272, which active component is di(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)-phosphinic acid (C8H17)2POOH, is effective for extraction of copper (II), cobalt (II) and nickel (II) ions. The extraction of metal ions using di(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)-phosphinic acid as an extractant is carried out due to the formation of an organophosphorus complex with wide pH range: copper at pH > 2, cobalt at pH > 3, and nickel at pH > 5. They are extracted with an organic phase: copper at pH = 3-7, cobalt at pH = 4-7, and nickel at pH = 6-9, and precipitate in the organophosphorus compound: copper at pH > 7, cobalt at pH ≥ 8, and nickel at pH ≥ 10. The possibility of separation of copper (II) and cobalt (II) is insignificant, the stripping of copper (II) and nickel (II) happens at pH = 4-6, and the stripping of cobalt (II) and any of nickel (II) – at pH = 5-6. The obtained results of ion extraction of the investigated metals can be used not only for processing of technological solutions, but also for purification of effluents from industrial enterprises and mine waters, heap and underground leaching solutions, etc. from the ions of studied metal ions

Coproduction de services en magasin : impact des objets connectés sur la productivité du consommateur

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Conceptualizing Smart Shopping with a Smartphone: Implications of the Use of Mobile Devices for Shopping Productivity and Value

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ACUTE ATAXIA, TAKING PLACE AFTER ACUTE RESPIRATORY VIRAL INFECTION IN 2 Y. O. GIRL, AS A DEBUT NEUROLOGIC SIGN OF THE ANGELMAN SYNDROME

Angleman syndrome (АS) – is a chromosomal syndrome, which is manifested through atypical autism with feeble minding, epilepsy, outrage of the speech development, movement disorders, ataxia, as well as special (happy) behavior of patients, combined with outbursts of laugh. The disease is caused by the mutation of 15q11.2–13 maternal locus or by the gene of UBE3A ubiquitinated complex. Such genes regulate the functional activity of hippocampus neurons, of olfactory bulbs, of the parastriate cortex, of the tentorium. We demonstrate the atypical AS case, which clinical presentation developed after acute respiratory viral infection with febrile temperature. The disease started with episodes of acute ataxia, interrupting daily activities of the child. Step by step the speech development was regressing – several words have fallen out,leaving the space for babbling sounds. Also appeared stereotypic movements of upper extremities (bending of arms in elbow joints, its retraction and joggling of hands), unmotivated laugh. Due to the nonrelevant starting presentation in the acute period following conditions were differentially diagnosed: 1) opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome; 2) cerebral circulation diseases; 3) epilepsy with absences and atonic attacks; 4) paroxysmal dyskenisias and ataxias; 5) start of the neurodegenerative disease; 6) early childhood autism. Results of laboratory research allowed to exclude opsoclonus-myoclonus, the magnetic and resonance tomography and vessels research allowed to exclude the cerebrovascular pathology. Changes, revealed in the course of the videoelectroencephalographic monitoring, as well as anamnesis data (clinical symptoms after fever) allowed to narrow the diagnostic search; AS suspected. Provided the combination of ataxia with movement disorders, it was decided to carry out not molecular & genetic, but also micromatrix analysis, in order to exclude the channelopathy, as well as other genetic reasons. The method of polymerase chain reaction did not reveal changes, typical for AS. Anyway, the micromatrix analysis has revealed that the molecular karyotype has got spots with lost heterozygosis of locuses, containing genes, referred to the imprinting phenomena (UBE3A). In such a way, AS was confirmed