This study examined the effects of theoretical constructs from the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and value-belief-norm theory (VBN) on intentions to perform purchase and disposal behaviors that help prevent aquatic invasive species (AIS) spread by organisms-in-trade (OIT) hobbyists. More specifically, the goals of this study were to explore (1) the predictive ability of theoretical construct...

Phenolic compounds, including propyl gallate, 1-o-galloylglycerol, ferulic, gallic, caffeic, rosmarinic, and carnosic acids, tocopherols, butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), were investigated as antioxidants to improve the oxidative stability of a structured lipid (SL) produced by enzymatic acidolysis menhaden oil with caprylic stearic acids. SL had similar physical properties butterfat but was mor...

Sheng-Chia Chung and colleagues report in The Lancet that, in their comparison of short-term outcomes in patients with acute myocardial infarction, unadjusted 30-day mortality was more than a third higher in the UK than in Sweden during 2004–10. They suggest that this diff erence is due largely to the divergent speed of implementation of policy initiatives to improve care. Chung and colleagues ...

Ireland has one of the highest rates emissions per capita in world and its residential sector is responsible for approximately 10% total national CO2 emissions. Therefore, reducing this will play a decisive role achieving EU targets by 40% 2030. To better inform decisions regarding retrofit existing building stock, study proposes Optimum Insulation Thicknesses (OIT) typical walls 25 regions Ire...

One of the most popular methods for coaches and teachers, as far as the understanding of an exercise on the cognitive level is concerned, is the method of learning via modeling. Research has shown that this method is fairly effective. Nevertheless, other factors interfere in the observation of a model, for example oral intervention by the teacher. The purpose of the present study was to examine...

Current allergen-specific immunotherapy (AIT) for pollinosis requires long-term treatment with potentially severe side effects. Therefore, development of an AIT that is safe and more convenient with a shorter regimen is needed. This prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial randomized 55 participants with Japanese cedar pollinosis (JCP) to active or placebo groups to test the safety a...

The thermal aging of two electrical cable insulations made cross-linked low density polyethylene (XLPE) only differing by their stabilization system was studied in air between 125 and 200°C. chemical consumption the types antioxidants (phenol sulfide), build-up oxidation products consequences on mechanical properties were respectively determined measurement induction time (OIT), Fourier transfo...