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Funding Outcomes Remediation Process in Higher Education and Science Innovation

A detailed account of the remediation process undertaken by the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science, and Innovation concerning funding outcomes for students. Issues such as processing gaps, hybrid applications, and missing parental relationships led to a review of funding decisions. The

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Reprocessing of Critical Foot Care Devices: IPAC-Canada Guidelines

This presentation discusses the Infection Prevention and Control guidelines for the reprocessing of critical foot care devices in healthcare settings. It highlights the importance of proper cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and storage of equipment to prevent healthcare-associated infections. T

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Utilizing Antineutrinos for Nuclear Reactor Core Monitoring

Plutonium can be clandestinely removed from reactors for nuclear weapons, with neutrinos emitted by reactors providing insights into core contents. Neutrino detectors require high efficiency, energy resolution, and strategic placement. Although detectors meeting these criteria exist, they are not al

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Advanced Burner Reactor Concept and Subcritical SABR Design

Discusses the rationale behind fusion-fission hybrid fast burner reactors, focusing on the SABR concept for spent nuclear fuel transmutation. The SABR design aims to address challenges in nuclear power generation, waste disposal, and fuel efficiency by utilizing a subcritical advanced burner reactor

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Reprocessing of Medical Equipment and PPE for Marburg Virus Disease

Reprocessing (decontaminating) medical equipment and PPE is crucial for preventing the spread of Marburg virus disease. Proper reprocessing, involving cleaning and disinfecting, ensures the safety of reusable items like thermometers, syringes, masks, goggles, and rubber boots. Failure to reprocess c

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Prospective Inventory of Radioactive Materials and Waste Management Study in French Nuclear Fleet

The study conducted by the French Atomic Energy Commission in collaboration with industrial partners like EDF, Orano, and Framatome explores different plutonium recycling options in the French nuclear fleet. It assesses scenarios involving open cycle, mono-recycling, and multiple recycling of pluton

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Understanding Aggression: The Intersection of Theories and Applications in Violence Reduction

Exploring the multifaceted nature of aggression, this content delves into theories of violence, effects of trauma, current treatment approaches, and the future of using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in reducing aggression. From defining aggression to examining early theories,

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Seminar on Garment Recycling Awareness and Techniques

Textile recycling involves reusing or reprocessing used clothing and fibrous materials to reduce waste. The seminar aimed to study garment recycling awareness among housewives from various socio-economic backgrounds. The methodology included data collection through surveys and interviews, with a foc

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Awareness and Techniques of Garment Recycling Among Housewives

This seminar conducted at S.M. Patel College of Home Science focused on studying the awareness of garment recycling and techniques adopted by housewives from different socio-economic backgrounds. The study aimed to promote the reuse and reprocessing of textiles to reduce waste. Through data collecti

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NUSSC 57th Meeting - End of Term Report & Safety Standards Update

The 57th Meeting of the Nuclear Safety Standards Committee (NUSSC) concluded its 9th term with significant achievements including the approval and publication of multiple safety standards. Key highlights include the development of new standards such as SSG-3, SSG-88, SSG-89, and SSG-90 focusing on v

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Understanding Radioactive Decay and Isotopes in Chemistry

Explore the fascinating world of radioactive decay, isotopes, and nuclear transformations in this educational resource. From reviewing atomic numbers to illustrating alpha and beta decay processes, discover the fundamental principles behind these phenomena with detailed explanations and visuals. Del

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Innovations in Reprocessing Spent MOX Fuel for Sustainable Nuclear Energy

Discussion at the FR22 Conference focuses on the potential for fast reactors to modify the isotopic composition of plutonium from spent MOX fuel of PWRs. By utilizing fast reactors like BN-800, countries can alter the fissile isotopes in plutonium, enabling its reuse in thermal reactors and effectiv

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Project SAMOFAR: Coordination and Scientific Exploration in Nuclear Safety

Project SAMOFAR involves a consortium led by scientific coordinator Jan Leen Kloosterman and manager Karin van der Graaf from TU Delft. The project focuses on integral safety, system integration, safety analysis, shut-down concepts, and more. Work packages include evaluating nuclide inventory, coupl

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Investigation of Swelling in Uranium-Plutonium Nitride Fuel for Helium Gas Fabrication and Liquid Metal-Bonded Test Fuel Rods

This study examines the specific details of swelling in uranium-plutonium nitride fuel used for fabrication of helium gas and liquid metal-bonded test fuel rods. Key irradiation parameters, examination techniques, and the structural and phase state of SNUP fuel after low-temperature irradiation are

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MODIS and VIIRS Product Status Overview - May 2023

The MODIS and VIIRS Product Status for May 2023 discusses the current processing status of MODIS and VIIRS data, reprocessing plans, algorithm changes, geolocation updates, and upcoming activities of the science team meetings. Key points include the forward processing status, C7 reprocessing plan, V

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Challenges and Solutions in Closing the NFC of Two-Component Nuclear Power

Strategic goal of transitioning Russian nuclear power plants to a two-component NES, focusing on the initial stage of closing the NFC. Scenario involves thermal neutron reactors with fuel cycle closure using BN reactors. Analysis shows the feasibility of using existing plutonium stockpiles for futur

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Understanding Atmosphere Composition Trends with New MIPAS V7 Products

New MIPAS V7 products, based on data from the MIPAS instrument onboard the ENVISAT satellite from 2002 to 2012, offer improved measurements of atmospheric composition. The reprocessing efforts with the updated ML2PP V7 processor have corrected instrumental drifts, allowing for accurate trend analysi

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Efficient Skyline Batch Workflow Tool for Processing Multiple Files

Utilize Skyline Batch, a user-friendly tool developed by Ali Marsh, to run simple Skyline workflows on multiple files efficiently. This tool is ideal for overnight processing, reprocessing data easily, and sharing workflows across different computers. Quickly transform Skyline templates into report

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Exploring the Fascinating Element Plutonium

Plutonium, with atomic number 94, is a silvery-gray actinide metal known for its toxic and radioactive properties. Discovered in 1934, it has various uses, including power sources and medical applications. Its nuclear properties, such as fission reactions, have been extensively studied. Despite its

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Plutonium Burning Fast Reactors for Reducing PWR Stockpile

Workshop presenting the utilization of plutonium burning fast reactors to decrease PWR irradiated assemblies stockpile through the CAPRA project. The performance and impact on plutonium inventory are assessed, highlighting the potential reduction and the additional reprocessing and manufacturing req

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