The History of Sexuality
The History of Sexuality ~ In the space of a few centuries, a certain inclination has led us to direct the question of what we are, to sex. Not so much to sex as representing nature, but to sex as history, as signification and discourse. We have placed ourselves under the sign of sex, but [...]
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Experiential Learning Theory: Previous Research and New Directions
Experiential Learning Theory: Previous Research and New Directions ~ The Experiential Learning Model and Learning Styles Experiential learning theory defines learning as “the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience. Knowledge results from the combination of grasping and transforming experience”(Kolb 1984, p. 41). The ELT model portrays two dialectically related modes of [...]
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A rapid and sensitive method for the quantitation of microgram quantities of protein utilizing the principle of protein-dye binding
A rapid and sensitive method for the quantitation of microgram quantities of protein utilizing the principle of protein-dye binding ~ Laboratory practice in protein purification often requires a rapid and sensitive method for the quantitation of protein. Methods presently available partially fulfill the requirement for this type of quantitation. The standard Lowry procedure (1) is [...]
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Experiential learning: Experience as the source of learning and development
Experiential learning: Experience as the source of learning and development ~ [kolb84]. Kolb, D.A. (1984): Experiential learning: experience as the source of learning and development. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. Download Experiential learning: Experience as the source of learning and development.pdf
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Economics of Solar Electric Systems for Consumers: Payback and other Financial Tests
Economics of Solar Electric Systems for Consumers: Payback and other Financial Tests ~ Solar electric systems can be a good financial investment for homeowners and businesses, depending on a variety of factors including system performance, electric rates, favorable utility rate structures, and incentives. Several US states have the right combination of conditions to strongly encourage [...]
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The economics of solar power
The economics of solar power ~ Solar energy is becoming more economically attractive as technologies improve and the cost of electricity generated by fossil fuels rises. By 2020, hundreds of billions of dollars of investment capital will probably boost global solar-generating capacity 20 to 40 times higher than its current level. As the new sector [...]
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A Parabolic Trough Solar Power Plant Simulation Model
A Parabolic Trough Solar Power Plant Simulation Model ~ ABSTRACT As interest for clean renewable electric power technologies grows, a number of parabolic trough power plants of various configurations are being considered for deployment around the globe. It is essential that plant designs be optimized for each specific application. The optimum design must consider the [...]
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Solar Power – Photovoltaics or Solar Thermal Power Plants ?
Solar Power – Photovoltaics or Solar Thermal Power Plants ~ Abstract Many people associate solar energy directly with photovoltaics and not with solar thermal power generation. Nevertheless, large commercial concentrating solar thermal power plants have been generating electricity at a reasonable cost for more than 15 years and some new solar thermal power plants are [...]
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A Theory of Marriage
A Theory of Marriage ~ In recent years, economists have used economic theory more boldly to explain behavior outside the monetary market sector, and increasing numbers of noneconomists have been following their examples. As a result, racial discrimination, fertility, politics, crime, education, statistical decision making, adversary situations, labor-force participation, the uses of “leisure” time, and [...]
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Nothing in Biology Makes Sense except in the Light of Evolution
Nothing in Biology Makes Sense except in the Light of Evolution ~ Diversity of Living Beings The diversity and the unity of life are equally striking and meaningful aspects of the living world. Between 1.5 and 2 million species of animals and plants have been described and studied; the number yet to be described is [...]
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How learning can guide evolution
How learning can guide evolution ~ Many organisms learn useful adaptations during their lifetime. These adaptations are often the result of an exploratory search which tries out many possibilities in order to discover good solutions. It seems very wasteful not to make use of the exploration performed by the phenotype to facilitate the evolutionary search [...]
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A Molecular Timescale for Vertebrate Evolution
A Molecular Timescale for Vertebrate Evolution ~ The ParaHox gene cluster is an evolutionary sister of the Hox gene cluster Nina M. Brooke*, Jordi Garcia-Ferna`ndez† & Peter W. H. Holland* * School of Animal and Microbial Sciences, University of Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box 228, Reading RG6 6AJ, UK † Departament de Gene`tica, Facultat de Biologia, [...]
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