Roller derby consists of two teams vying for points played Ice Buckets on a flat oval track wearing quad skates.The specific research questions asked were: What are the characteristics of roller derby league members? What are the motivations of women who join roller derby leagues? What are reasons for continuing to participate? Do roller derby part
In cooperation with the Sports Association of the Palatinate (SBP), a survey was conducted on substance use by recreational and amateur athletes.Distribution of the online questionnaire took place by means of chain-referral Ice Buckets sampling, and questions on substance use were presented using the randomized response technique (RRT) to protect t
Due to the demand for high octane gasoline as a transportation fuel, the catalytic naphtha reformer has become one of the most important processes in petroleum refineries.In this research, the steady-state modelling of a catalytic fixed-bed naphtha reforming process to predict the momentous output variables was studied.These variables were octane n
The Asian Emerald Ash Borer beetle (EAB, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire) can cause damage to all species of Ash trees (Fraxinus), and rampant, unchecked infestations of this insect can cause significant damage to forests.It is thus critical to assess and model the spread of the EAB in a manner that allows authorities to anticipate likely areas of fu
In recent years, applications of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) sensing technologies such as field asymmetric-waveform ion-mobility spectrometry (FAIMS) system in agriculture have accelerated.FAIMS system for Shorts VOCs sensing is attractive as it offers high sensitivity, selectivity, real-time monitoring, and portability.However, the developme