Mohammad Hafiz Bin Hamzah winning Thomson Reuters Web of Science Discovery Quiz : Discover The Research On Solar Energy 2014/2015 from 1 October 2014 to 31 March 2015 in Malaysia. The quiz was organized to embrace solar energy research. Every hour the sun beams onto Earth more than enough energy to satisfy global energy needs for an entire year. Solar energy is the technology used to harness the sun's energy and make it useable. It is predicted that by 2025 solar will be the largest source of energy on the planet.
Thanks to improvements in photo-voltaic technology, chemical bonding, photo-catalysts and three-dimensional nanoscale heterojunctions, the use of the sun as the world’s primary source of energy will be no longer be for the environmentally conscious; it can be made more accessible to the masses.
2011 NSF CAREER_Steve Koch Full Project Description Steve Koch
This is the full Project Description for my 2011 NSF CAREER proposal. As I described on my blog, I am disappointed in the unfinished product, mostly because I still think the proposed research is important, exciting, and achievable by my lab. ( http://stevekochresearch.blogspot.com/2011/08/2011-nsf-career-proposal-ugh-failures.html )
Here are links to prior years' proposals, which were declined:
* 2009 http://www.scribd.com/doc/17548381/2009-ProposalCAREER-SingleMolecule-Analysis-of-Genomic-DNA-and-Chromatin-in-Eukaryotic-Transcription
* 2008 http://www.scribd.com/doc/10196076/2008-NSF-CAREERproposal-Only
Osmotic stress and water isotope effects in kinesin-1 gliding motility assaysSteve Koch
The osmotic pressure and kinetic properties of water play important roles in biomolecular interactions. As pointed out by Parsegian, Rand, and Rau, these crucial roles are often overlooked1. In some fields, osmotic stress and isotope effects have been exploited for probing the role water plays in binding interactions of biomolecules. To our knowledge, there have been no studies of osmotic stress and water isotope effects for kinesin, and only a handful for myosin. We’re currently using the gliding motility assay to see whether we can extract new information about kinesin-1 / microtubule interactions by changing osmotic stress and water isotopes. We will describe our open-source, automated analysis platform for extracting microtubule gliding speeds from image series. We will also show our preliminary analyses of the changes seen in gliding assays when done in heavy water (either heavy-hydrogen or heavy-oxygen) or osmolytes (betaine). We will discuss whether osmotic stress and isotopes, particularly heavy-oxygen water, might be an important tool for probing effects of water on binding interactions between kinesin and microtubules. We will also discuss potential applications of deuterium water for stabilizing microtubules and kinesin for lab or device applications.
[1] Parsegian, V. A., Rand, R. P., & Rau, D. C. (1995). Macromolecules and water: probing with osmotic stress. Methods in Enzymology, 259.
This work was supported by the DTRA CB Basic Research Program under Grant No. HDTRA1-09-1-008 in collaboration with Dr. Susan Atlas lab (UNM).
2011 NSF CAREER_Steve Koch Full Project Description Steve Koch
This is the full Project Description for my 2011 NSF CAREER proposal. As I described on my blog, I am disappointed in the unfinished product, mostly because I still think the proposed research is important, exciting, and achievable by my lab. ( http://stevekochresearch.blogspot.com/2011/08/2011-nsf-career-proposal-ugh-failures.html )
Here are links to prior years' proposals, which were declined:
* 2009 http://www.scribd.com/doc/17548381/2009-ProposalCAREER-SingleMolecule-Analysis-of-Genomic-DNA-and-Chromatin-in-Eukaryotic-Transcription
* 2008 http://www.scribd.com/doc/10196076/2008-NSF-CAREERproposal-Only
Osmotic stress and water isotope effects in kinesin-1 gliding motility assaysSteve Koch
The osmotic pressure and kinetic properties of water play important roles in biomolecular interactions. As pointed out by Parsegian, Rand, and Rau, these crucial roles are often overlooked1. In some fields, osmotic stress and isotope effects have been exploited for probing the role water plays in binding interactions of biomolecules. To our knowledge, there have been no studies of osmotic stress and water isotope effects for kinesin, and only a handful for myosin. We’re currently using the gliding motility assay to see whether we can extract new information about kinesin-1 / microtubule interactions by changing osmotic stress and water isotopes. We will describe our open-source, automated analysis platform for extracting microtubule gliding speeds from image series. We will also show our preliminary analyses of the changes seen in gliding assays when done in heavy water (either heavy-hydrogen or heavy-oxygen) or osmolytes (betaine). We will discuss whether osmotic stress and isotopes, particularly heavy-oxygen water, might be an important tool for probing effects of water on binding interactions between kinesin and microtubules. We will also discuss potential applications of deuterium water for stabilizing microtubules and kinesin for lab or device applications.
[1] Parsegian, V. A., Rand, R. P., & Rau, D. C. (1995). Macromolecules and water: probing with osmotic stress. Methods in Enzymology, 259.
This work was supported by the DTRA CB Basic Research Program under Grant No. HDTRA1-09-1-008 in collaboration with Dr. Susan Atlas lab (UNM).
Abstract book for the following conferences:
2013 2nd International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Science (ICBBS 2013)
2013 2nd International Conference on Environment, Energy and Biotechnology (ICEEB 2013)
2013 2nd International Conference on Chemical and Process Engineering (ICCPE 2013)
2013 2nd Journal Conference on Environmental Science and Development (JCESD 20132nd)
The conferences was held at Concorde Inn Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia on 09 June 2013
Welcome to the 5th UM-NUS-CU Trilateral Mini Symposium and Scientific Meeting 2014!! We are especially proud to be given the opportunity to organize this symposium in the Department of Chemistry, UM this year.
Since the initiation of this symposium in 2009 in Bangkok, Thailand, we have strived both to focus and broaden the scope of the symposium. The focus has been to establish collaborative research and networking among the academics from the top research universities in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.
This year, the symposium is held on the 11th and 12th February 2014. The program on the first day of the event is packed with oral presentations by 12 distinguished speakers from the three univeristies. As before, the symposium is structured to allow close interaction among the participants; hence together with the formal presentations, there will be social occasions such as dinner at Eastin Hotel, where the academics and attendees will get together and know each other better to enhance opportunities for scientific intercourse. Besides, we have also arranged a short tour for our guests to Rimba Ilmu, which means Forest of Knowledge in the malay language. Rimba Ilmu is a tropical botanical garden, set up in the University of Malaya campus in Kuala Lumpur. It is modelled after a rain forest garden concept rather than a formal flower garden. It emphasises the flora of the Asean region with living collections of over 1,600 species. The Rimba Ilmu also houses the University of Malaya herbarium (acronym KLU) and has its own Environmental Education Programme.
An administrative or annual meeting between the three institutes has also been arranged and it will be held on the second day of this event to discuss matters associated to research student exchange, collaboration, MoU, etc. With all these programs in line, I greatly hope that we can make full use of our time and resources in the next two days to discuss and deliberate on research issues, and at the same time paving the way towards a more sustainable and resilient research collaborations.
Reversed-Flow Gas Chromatography (RF-GC) is a relatively new technique to determine the physicochemical properties of solute. So far, RF-GC has been used to determine the diffusion coefficient of various solvents. However, the used of RF-GC in other applications such as environmental studies have not been reported. In this study, RF-GC which is a part of flow-perturbation gas chromatography was used to investigate the rate of evaporation of methanol in the presence surfactant (Triton X-100). Waste methanol is considered as an ignitable hazardous waste by US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) when its concentrations is equal to or greater than 24% in water. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of Triton X-100 as non-ionic surfactant to suppress evaporation rate of methanol. The result of this study indicated that the evaporation rate of methanol was found to be retarded by the presence of Triton X-100. The percentage of retardation was found to increase with increasing concentration of Triton X-100.
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The Healing Power of Babeside's Handcrafted Creations
Our reborn dolls are more than just beautiful pieces of art - they can also help alleviate stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. Studies have shown that holding or cuddling a soft object like a stuffed animal or a reborn doll can release oxytocin, which is often referred to as the "love hormone." This hormone helps us feel calm and relaxed, reducing feelings of stress and anxiety.
In addition to their physical benefits, reborn dolls can also offer emotional support. For many people, having something to care for and nurture can bring a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Reborn dolls can also serve as a reminder of happy memories or loved ones who have passed away.
Welcome to the Program Your Destiny course. In this course, we will be learning the technology of personal transformation, neuroassociative conditioning (NAC) as pioneered by Tony Robbins. NAC is used to deprogram negative neuroassociations that are causing approach avoidance and instead reprogram yourself with positive neuroassociations that lead to being approach automatic. In doing so, you change your destiny, moving towards unlocking the hypersocial self within, the true self free from fear and operating from a place of personal power and love.
Abstract book for the following conferences:
2013 2nd International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Science (ICBBS 2013)
2013 2nd International Conference on Environment, Energy and Biotechnology (ICEEB 2013)
2013 2nd International Conference on Chemical and Process Engineering (ICCPE 2013)
2013 2nd Journal Conference on Environmental Science and Development (JCESD 20132nd)
The conferences was held at Concorde Inn Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia on 09 June 2013
Welcome to the 5th UM-NUS-CU Trilateral Mini Symposium and Scientific Meeting 2014!! We are especially proud to be given the opportunity to organize this symposium in the Department of Chemistry, UM this year.
Since the initiation of this symposium in 2009 in Bangkok, Thailand, we have strived both to focus and broaden the scope of the symposium. The focus has been to establish collaborative research and networking among the academics from the top research universities in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.
This year, the symposium is held on the 11th and 12th February 2014. The program on the first day of the event is packed with oral presentations by 12 distinguished speakers from the three univeristies. As before, the symposium is structured to allow close interaction among the participants; hence together with the formal presentations, there will be social occasions such as dinner at Eastin Hotel, where the academics and attendees will get together and know each other better to enhance opportunities for scientific intercourse. Besides, we have also arranged a short tour for our guests to Rimba Ilmu, which means Forest of Knowledge in the malay language. Rimba Ilmu is a tropical botanical garden, set up in the University of Malaya campus in Kuala Lumpur. It is modelled after a rain forest garden concept rather than a formal flower garden. It emphasises the flora of the Asean region with living collections of over 1,600 species. The Rimba Ilmu also houses the University of Malaya herbarium (acronym KLU) and has its own Environmental Education Programme.
An administrative or annual meeting between the three institutes has also been arranged and it will be held on the second day of this event to discuss matters associated to research student exchange, collaboration, MoU, etc. With all these programs in line, I greatly hope that we can make full use of our time and resources in the next two days to discuss and deliberate on research issues, and at the same time paving the way towards a more sustainable and resilient research collaborations.
Reversed-Flow Gas Chromatography (RF-GC) is a relatively new technique to determine the physicochemical properties of solute. So far, RF-GC has been used to determine the diffusion coefficient of various solvents. However, the used of RF-GC in other applications such as environmental studies have not been reported. In this study, RF-GC which is a part of flow-perturbation gas chromatography was used to investigate the rate of evaporation of methanol in the presence surfactant (Triton X-100). Waste methanol is considered as an ignitable hazardous waste by US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) when its concentrations is equal to or greater than 24% in water. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of Triton X-100 as non-ionic surfactant to suppress evaporation rate of methanol. The result of this study indicated that the evaporation rate of methanol was found to be retarded by the presence of Triton X-100. The percentage of retardation was found to increase with increasing concentration of Triton X-100.
https://bit.ly/BabeSideDoll4u Babeside is a company that specializes in creating handcrafted reborn dolls. These dolls are designed to be incredibly lifelike, with realistic skin tones and hair, and they have become increasingly popular among collectors and those who use them for therapeutic purposes. At Babeside, we believe that our reborn dolls can provide comfort and healing to anyone who needs it.
The Healing Power of Babeside's Handcrafted Creations
Our reborn dolls are more than just beautiful pieces of art - they can also help alleviate stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. Studies have shown that holding or cuddling a soft object like a stuffed animal or a reborn doll can release oxytocin, which is often referred to as the "love hormone." This hormone helps us feel calm and relaxed, reducing feelings of stress and anxiety.
In addition to their physical benefits, reborn dolls can also offer emotional support. For many people, having something to care for and nurture can bring a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Reborn dolls can also serve as a reminder of happy memories or loved ones who have passed away.
Welcome to the Program Your Destiny course. In this course, we will be learning the technology of personal transformation, neuroassociative conditioning (NAC) as pioneered by Tony Robbins. NAC is used to deprogram negative neuroassociations that are causing approach avoidance and instead reprogram yourself with positive neuroassociations that lead to being approach automatic. In doing so, you change your destiny, moving towards unlocking the hypersocial self within, the true self free from fear and operating from a place of personal power and love.