Camu-camu is a native plant of the Peruvian Amazon.It is noted for its high concentration of ascorbic acid, however this feature varies widely from one location to another due to genetic and environmental factors.In order to determine the relationship between mineral nutrients and the concentration of ascorbic acid in camu-camu plants, a study was
Development of on-line and Field Dual TD-GC-FID/MS for Automatic and Continuous Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Ambient Air and Odour Monitoring
Ambient air is polluted by many Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) coming Protective Underwear from anthropogenic and natural sources.VOCs from PAMS, TO14 and TO15 lists can be measured in many ranges of concentration, from ng/m3 up to mg/m3 depending on the location of the measurements.Due to the large number of molecules, the complete separation o
A Learning Community Approach for Post-Secondary Large Lecture Courses
This design-based research (DBR) study examined the ways in which a learning community approach can be enacted in large undergraduate lecture courses through a scaffolded, complex curricular design that utilizes active and inquiry-based learning.By combining a traditional lecture with breakout tutorials, the study involved two iterations, firstly b
Atypical stab injury suggesting ritual suicide
Sharp weapons have been one of the most common deadly tools in cases of homicide and suicide for a long time.Tentative incisions accompany the majority of suicides by sharp force and the absence of hesitation marks provokes questions about the manner of death.We present the bizarre fatality of a 41-year-old male with an isolated circumscribed incis