Solar energy is primary source of all type of energy which is present in nature i.e. all the energy derived from it. So, direct utilization of solar energy into useful energy is important. There are so many solar thermal equipments in which concentrating type collector heated the fluid up to 100 to 400C. It is employed for a variety of applications such as power generation, industrial steam gen...

Voriconazole concentrations display a large variability, which cannot completely be explained by known factors. Inflammation may be a contributing factor, as inflammatory stimuli can change the activities and expression levels of cytochrome P450 isoenzymes. We explored the correlation between inflammation, reflected by C-reactive protein (CRP) concentrations, and voriconazole trough concentrati...

6 7 David Amblas, Thomas P. Gerber, Miquel Canals, Lincoln F. Pratson, Roger 8 Urgeles, Galderic Lastras, Antoni M. Calafat 9 10 GRC Geociències Marines, Facultat de Geologia, Universitat de Barcelona, E-08028 Barcelona, Spain 11 Department of Geology, University at Buffalo, NY 14260 Buffalo, USA 12 Division of Earth & Ocean Sciences, Duke University, NC 27708 Durham, USA 13 Dept. Geologia Mari...

Many applications in computer graphics require fast and robust collision detection algorithms. The problem of simulating motion in an articulated chain has been well studied using both dynamic and kinematics techniques. This paper describes an efficient method for obstacle representation in the configuration space (C-space) for articulated chains. The method is based on the analytical deconstru...

Fostering self-esteem in adolescents is a common goal of community and school counselors, particularly counselors who work with at-risk populations and issues. Adventure-based Counseling (ABC) activities can enhance self-esteem through both prevention and intervention efforts for children and adolescents. Article: It is readily apparent to counselors who work with children and adolescents that ...

Concentrated solar energy is a promising source of energy which is currently attracting many efforts to enhance its exploitation. In particular, parabolic trough collectors for low enthalpy processes is an emerging technology. Lately, many work is done focused on the improvement of these devices. One technique to achieve this is by augmenting the heat transfer in the receiver tube by inserting ...

The development of a soilless crop culture system based upon the Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) was studied. The conventional polythene gullies used for the NFT in temperate regions were found not ~uitablefor .the ho! tropical -climate. An insulated NFT shallow trough desz~n was effective in controllzng heat buzld up In the root zone. Muskmelon, vegetables and ornamental plants were successfully...

Voriconazole, a triazole antifungal agent, demonstrates wide interpatient variability in serum concentrations, due in part to variant CYP2C19 alleles. Individuals who are CYP2C19 ultrarapid metabolizers have decreased trough voriconazole concentrations, delaying achievement of target blood concentrations; whereas poor metabolizers have increased trough concentrations and are at increased risk o...