MODELLING FRESHWATER MUSSEL DYNAMICS

MORALES YENORY,MYNETT ARTHUR,WEBER LARRY 한국수자원학회 2005 한국수자원학회 학술대회 Vol.2005 No.1

Morphology control and optical properties of ZnO nanostructures grown by ultrasonic synthesis

Morales-Flores, N.,Galeazzi, R.,Rosendo, E.,Diaz1d, T.,Velumani, S.,Pal, U. Techno-Press 2013 Advances in nano research Vol.1 No.1

ZnO nanostructures of rod-like, faceted bar, cup-end bars, and spindle shaped morphologies could be grown by a low power ultrasonic synthesis process. pH of the reaction mixture seems to plays an important role for defining the final morphology of ZnO nanostructures. While the solution pH as low as 7 produces long, uniform rod-like nanostructures of mixed phase (ZnO and $Zn(OH)_2$), higher pH of the reaction mixture produces ZnO nanostructures of different morphologies in pure hexagonal wurtzite phase. pH of the reaction as high as 10 produces bar shaped uniform nanostructures with lower specific surface area and lower surface and lattice defects, reducing the defect emissions of ZnO in the visible region of their photoluminescence spectra.

Vertical Distribution and Abundance of Pleuragramma antarcticum (Pisces: Nototheniidae) on a 24 Hour Station in Gerlache Strait

Morales-Nin Beatriz 한국해양과학기술원 1993 KOREAN JOURNAL of Polar Research Vol.4 No.2

An Adaptable Destination-Based Dissemination Algorithm Using a Publish/Subscribe Model in Vehicular Networks

Morales, Mildred Madai Caballeros,Haw, Rim,Cho, Eung-Jun,Hong, Choong-Seon,Lee, Sung-Won Korean Institute of Information Scientists and Eng 2012 Journal of Computing Science and Engineering Vol.6 No.3

Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANETs) are highly dynamic and unstable due to the heterogeneous nature of the communications, intermittent links, high mobility and constant changes in network topology. Currently, some of the most important challenges of VANETs are the scalability problem, congestion, unnecessary duplication of data, low delivery rate, communication delay and temporary fragmentation. Many recent studies have focused on a hybrid mechanism to disseminate information implementing the store and forward technique in sparse vehicular networks, as well as clustering techniques to avoid the scalability problem in dense vehicular networks. However, the selection of intermediate nodes in the store and forward technique, the stability of the clusters and the unnecessary duplication of data remain as central challenges. Therefore, we propose an adaptable destination-based dissemination algorithm (DBDA) using the publish/subscribe model. DBDA considers the destination of the vehicles as an important parameter to form the clusters and select the intermediate nodes, contrary to other proposed solutions. Additionally, DBDA implements a publish/subscribe model. This model provides a context-aware service to select the intermediate nodes according to the importance of the message, destination, current location and speed of the vehicles; as a result, it avoids delay, congestion, unnecessary duplications and low delivery rate.

Effects of Various Packaging Systems on the Quality Characteristic of Goat Meat

Morales-delaNuez, A.,Moreno-Indias, I.,Falcon, A.,Arguello, A.,Sanchez-Macias, D.,Capote, J.,Castro, N. Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 2009 Animal Bioscience Vol.22 No.3

40 goat kid ribcages were held for 7 days in storage conditions ($4^{\circ}C$) and used to determine the effects of three different packaging methods (atmospheric air, vacuum and modified atmosphere package (MAP) 10:70:20 mixture of $N_2:O_2:CO_2$) on meat quality of the chops. L* was affected by the packaging method being lighter than MAP chops. The coordinate a* significantly increased during storage time. For MAP-packed chops and those kept in atmospheric air, b* increased markedly during storage time whereas it remained unaffected throughout storage when in vacuum packages. Final pH values ranged from 5.6 to 5.8 and no effects were found for either storage time or packaging method. WHC means were lowest for the three packaging methods on day 7 of storage and highest on day 1. Storage time increased water loss in vacuum treatments. Trained panel colour acceptability was lower at 3, 5 and 7 days than on day 1 of storage for atmospheric air treatment and vacuum packaging, while for the MAP treatment average values on days 5 and 7 were lower than those observed on days 1 or 3. Trained panel odour was lower for atmospheric air and vacuum packages at 3, 5, and 7 days storage than at 1 day, while no differences were found in trained panel odour acceptability for MAP packages. With reference to consumers, the MAP proposed in the present study is the chosen method for storing goat meat, rather than vacuum or atmospheric air packaging.

Mn-doped Zn/Al layered double hydroxides as photocatalysts for the 4-chlorophenol photodegradation

Morales-Mendoza, G.,Tzompantzi, F.,Garcia-Mendoza, C.,Lopez, R.,De la Luz, V.,Lee, S.W.,Kim, T.H.,Torres-Martinez, L.M.,Gomez, R. Elsevier 2015 Applied clay science Vol.118 No.-

Mn-doped Zn/Al layered double hydroxides (LDH) with Mn 0.5-3.0% mol respect to Zn content with improved photocatalytic degradation of 4-chlorophenol (4Clphenol) were studied. The characterization studies showed the isomorphic incorporation Mn as dopant until 1% mol. The 4Clphenol degradation was proposed as result of a combined effect of oxidation by both hydroxyl radicals (OH?) and photogenerated holes (h<SUP>+</SUP>). In a proposed mechanism it is suggested that Mn enhances the charge separation acting as electron e<SUP>-</SUP> (Mn<SUP>3+</SUP>; Mn<SUP>4+</SUP>) or hole h<SUP>+</SUP> (Mn<SUP>2+</SUP>; Mn<SUP>3+</SUP>) traps according to its oxidation state. Exhaustive characterization through EDS, XRD, UV-vis-DRS, TEM-Dark field STEM, fluorescence spectroscopy for OH? detection and XPS, has been done denoting the importance of the Mn content and its different oxidation states in the photophysical and photocatalytic properties of the Mn-doped Zn/Al-based layered double hydroxides.

Generalized 𝜓-Geraghty-Zamfirescu Contraction Pairs in b-metric Spaces

Morales, Jose R.,Rojas, Edixon M. Department of Mathematics 2021 Kyungpook mathematical journal Vol.61 No.2

The purpose of this paper is to introduce a class of contractive pairs of mappings satisfying a Zamfirescu-type inequality, but controlled with altering distance functions and with parameters satisfying the so-called Geraghty condition in the framework of b-metric spaces. For this class of mappings we prove the existence of points of coincidence, the convergence and stability of the Jungck, Jungck-Mann and Jungck-Ishikawa iterative processes and the existence and uniqueness of its common fixed points.

Combination of Mn oxidation states improves the photocatalytic degradation of phenol with ZnAl LDH materials without a source of O₂ in the reaction system

Morales-Mendoza, Getsemani,Alvarez-Lemus, Mayra,Ló,pez, Rosendo,Tzompantzi, Francisco,Adhikari, Rajesh,Lee, Soo Wohn,Torres-Martí,nez, Leticia M.,Gó,mez, Ricardo Elsevier 2016 CATALYSIS TODAY - Vol.266 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>Mn-doped Zn/Al layered double hydroxides (LDH) materials were synthesized by the co-precipitation method. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the polytype structure of LDH materials obtained as well as the successful incorporation of Mn into the structure. Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) studies showed a well dispersion of Mn and a good correlation between the nominal and experimental composition. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed the formation of grains close to 1μm length. Energy band gap (Eg) of the solids determined by UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) showed high photoresponse in the ultraviolet (UV) region, which was increased with Mn incorporation into the LDH structure. The LDH materials were evaluated in the photocatalytic degradation of phenol in aqueous medium, under UV radiation with and without O<SUB>2</SUB> source in the reaction system. The results showed that the O<SUB>2</SUB> is not an effective electron scavenger as usually occurs in TiO<SUB>2</SUB> photocatalyst. The Mn effect in the photocatalytic activity was notably marked in anaerobic condition however in aerobic or anaerobic conditions the presence of Mn increases the photoactivity. The phenol mineralization reached in anaerobic conditions was 95% (1.5ppm) of the initial concentration (30ppm) and it is maintained constant after 6h of radiation while in aerobic conditions the TOC reaches only 55% (13.5ppm). The role of Mn as charges separator is discussed and a suitable mechanism is proposed. This study shows that the Mn doped-Zn/Al LDH materials could be a promising photocatalysts under anaerobic conditions for the removal of phenol from aqueous medium.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> ZnAl LDH rebuilt in phenol solution have not capacity to open the interlayer space. </LI> <LI> A source of O<SUB>2</SUB> have not influence in the phenol photooxidation with ZnAl LDH. </LI> <LI> Mn doped-ZnAl LDH increases the optical properties of absorption. </LI> <LI> The role as electron and hole trap of Mn takes advantage to separate charge. </LI> <LI> The Mn incorporation in ZnAl LDH materials improves the photocatalytic activity. </LI> </UL> </P> <P><B>Graphical abstract</B></P> <P>[DISPLAY OMISSION]</P>

Further seismic displacement PSDF results

Morales, C.A. Techno-Press 2010 Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An Int'l Jou Vol.34 No.5

The spectral content of ground displacement of the 10 largest last California earthquakes is studied. Specifically, the power spectral density function of the critical horizontal-component record of the closest-to-epicenter station is analyzed in each case. The results permit to state that horizontal ground displacement is a narrow-band process. This fact was previously noticed while trying to solve the large-base-displacement problem in isolated structures and it was fundamental in the solution of this issue; however, these preliminary results were limited in number to enable a statement like the foregoing one. Thus, the broader results presented herein were necessary.

BARROCO Y MESTIZAJE LATINOMERICANO : APUNTES

Morales, Mario Alonso Arango 덕성여자대학교 인문과학연구소 1995 인문과학연구 Vol.2 No.-

이 글에서는 17세기 식민지 시기에 라틴 아메리카에서 시작된 토착적 감각과 바로크 양식의 결합에 대해 설명한다. 즉, 그들은 스스로를 알기 위해서 풍부한 대자연을 지닌 그들의 환경의 특수성을 발견하게 되며, 그 자연 환경 속에서 공존하는 원주민, 흑인, 스페인인들을 발견함으로써 그들의 주체성을 찾기 시작한다. 또한 인종의 혼혈은 바로크의 총체적 탐욕과 밀착되어 미학적 측면에서 뿐 아니라, 보편적 문제에 관한 성찰의 측면에서 창조적 힘으로 천화되었음을 설명한다. 그리고 우리들은 라틴 아메리칸의 스페인어를 이 땅에 사는 사람들의 혼혈적 특성으로 주어진 다양한 개념에 항상 열려 있는 우주로써 인지 해야 함을 강조한다. 그리하여 혼혈의 바로크적 소명과 이상세계 또는 행복을 추구하는 인간의 임무를 관련시킨다.