the glass transition temperature (tg) and the melting temperature (tm) of gelatin at water contents between 7 and 14% were measured using differential scanning calorimetry.  the plasticisation of the polymer by water led to a decrease in tg and tm. the tg of partially crystalline gelatin was higher than that of the amorphous one obtained by quenching from the melt. the enthalpy relaxation occur...

Considerable inequality among Russian regions is rooted in social and economic disparities, territorial distribution of production resources, fiscal capacity ethno-cultural characteristics. Th e Siberia n Federa l Distric t include s with pronounced industry demographic specificity, causing significant differences the quality life population different age groups. We assess parameters active age...

INTRODUCTION Australia's dental workforce is largely metropolitan, with a corresponding lack of dentists in rural areas. Some evidence from the discipline of medicine suggests that providing a rural placement program for undergraduates may encourage them work in a rural area post-graduation. Therefore, the University of Sydney Faculty of Dentistry implemented a rural placement program for final...

The aim of this paper is to identify demographic factors that influence revenue autonomy in the municipalities located rural areas Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship Poland. first and second sections contain a review literature analyzing phenomena related economic aspects its potential determinants. subsequent empirical section demonstrates was highly associated with two indicators population ageing ...

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To redefine the practice of rural nurses and describe a model that conceptualises the capabilities and characteristics required in the rural environment. BACKGROUND The way in which the practice of rural nurses has been conceptualised is problematic. Definitions of rural nursing have been identified primarily through the functional context of rural health service delivery....

This brief describes Medicaid’s role for 52 million nonelderly children and adults living in the most rural areas in the United States and discusses how expansions or reductions in Medicaid could affect rural areas. It shows:  Rural populations face significant challenges to their health care coverage and access. People who live in the most rural counties of America are spread across almost 2,...

increasing of the aging population in most of the developed countries should be more attention to the health issues of this aged group. in iran, the ageing program has been launched and some institutes or organizations have been in charge of this program. the coordination of health policies and activities in elderly care programs and ageing networks could be helped to improve of elderly life sp...