In this paper we propose the use of an argument-based model – ProCLAIM – that has the potential to minimize ecological impact of industrial wastewater discharges into water bodies. On the one hand, the diversity and unpredictability of many of industrial wastewater discharges and on the other, the complexity of ecological systems that finally receive the discharge (i.e. fluvial ecosystems) illu...

♦ Observational studies and limited clinical trials support consideration of focused, targeted patient education in the ED setting (e.g., teaching inhaler technique and providing an ED asthma discharge plan with instructions for discharge medications and for increasing medication or seeking medical care if asthma should worsen). Studies demonstrate the benefits of education in the hospital sett...

This paper presents the development of the low cost liquid pump. The rotary compressor developed as the gas compressor for the residential air-conditioner was converted into the liquid refrigerant pump. Problems of the liquid refrigerant pump are the reliability assessment of sliding parts and the reduction of the noise generated by discharge pulsation in this development. Therefore some modifi...

By international convention, the official geographic survey agency of the country in which a river source is located makes the final determination of the source. Also by international convention, the true source is thespring or glacial discharge which is furthest from the mouth of the river. From regional maps, the Zaqu is by far the longest major tributary of the Mekong, joining the Ngomqu nea...

frank consideration of sex problems. No conclusions are given, and it is suggested that the material should be a basis for our own conclusions. The preface refers to the problem of homosexuality in the American Armed Forces and the practice of dishonourable discharge which involved the loss of " rights of citizenship, the right to vote, to belong to any organization of veterans or to receive an...

Nitrate discharges from diffuse agricultural sources significantly contribute to groundwater and surface water pollution. Tradable permit programs have been proposed as a means of controlling nitrate emissions efficiently, but trading is complicated by the dispersed and delayed effects of the diffuse pollution. Hence, markets in nitrate discharge permits should be carefully designed to account ...