Plastic waste management is a problem because plastic material that cannot be decomposed naturally (non-biodegradable). Bioplastics are used as substitute for conventional plastics they degrade quickly and environmentally friendly. One way to overcome environmental problems regarding necessary make changes the raw materials of plastic. This study aims analyze consumer wants needs bioplastic pro...

Sixty specimens of fresh white cheeses, presented for sale in district bazaars at the center and in some towns of Canakkale, were analyzed microbiologically in this study. The Total Aerobic Mesophilic Bacteria (TAMB), Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas spp., Stahpylococcus aureus, Salmonella spp. and Brucella spp. bacteria, included in the specimens collected between February and October, were inves...

The character of a brass musical instrument is primarily dependent on its bore profile. Many historic brass instruments are so constructed that substantial parts of the air column are inaccessible to direct measurement. This paper discusses the factors involved and reports recent advances in the use of pulse reflectometry for bore reconstruction, in particular compensation for losses and allowa...

Augmented reality is very well suited to convey information in the context of historic sites, as it is possible to integrate such systems in an unobtrusive manner. In this paper we present Corona, an audio augmented reality experience deployed in the historic town hall of Aachen/Germany. We describe the auralization process and the technology used and give an outlook on interesting research que...

This document is intended to stimulate debate and discussion in preparation of the Escience Scoping Study Expert Seminar for archaeology and the historic environment. It is a tentative, partial and therefore controversial delineation of the challenges and opportunities which the E-science agenda presents archaeologists and the historic environment sector. It proposes areas of specific activity ...

today, rocky monuments are being exposed to different physical, chemical and biological factors and therefore going to be ruined. one of physical destructive factors is growing of fungus and lichens on the rocks. this research aims to make use of silver nano-particles produced through microbial method in order to prevent growth and progression of fungus detached from rocky surfaces in meymand h...

A programme of planting native trees on Quail Island in Lyttelton Harbour has been proposed by the Otamahua/Quail Island Ecological Restoration Trust. The impact that this would have on the Maori and European historic and archaeological sites on the island is assessed. It is concluded that in several areas the planting and growth of trees would adversely affect these sites (some of which are pr...