We study the potential of infrared (IR) heaters in combination with IR reflective walls to reduce heating energy demand in buildings.Using IR heaters increases Water Filtration Systems radiant temperature.Combined with IR reflective walls, less radiant heat is absorbed by the surrounding walls, and more is reflected to and absorbed by the occupants
Meteorological observations at Syowa Station in 2017 by the 58th Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition
This report describes the results of meteorological observations at Syowa Station from February 1st, 2017 to January 31st, 2018, carried out by the Meteorological Observation Team of the 58th Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE-58).The observation methods, instruments, and statistical methods used by JARE-58 were almost the same as those u
Gender balance and geographical diversity in editorial boards of Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta and Chemical Geology
Background: Members of editorial boards of academic journals are often considered gatekeepers of knowledge and role models for the academic community.Editorial boards should be sufficiently diverse in the background of their members to facilitate publishing manuscripts representing a wide range of research paradigms, methods, and cultural perspecti
Mandatory mediation changes rules for negotiating farm labor contracts
In September 2002, Governor Gray Davis signed the first major amendments to the 1975 Agri-cultural Labor Relations Act in 27 years.Under these amendments, if a farm employer Water Filtration Systems and certified union are unable to negotiate a first collective bargaining agreement within 6 months, a mediator can impose an agreement.The number of c
Modifiable factors for irritable bowel syndrome: evidence from Mendelian randomisation approach
Background The potential modifiable factors influencing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have not been thoroughly documented.We aimed to systematically investigate the modifiable factors associated with IBS, while accounting for the impact of unobserved confounders and coexisting disorders.Methods Genetic correlation and Mendelian randomisation (MR)