148 research outputs found
Analysis of corona virus pE and pM RNCs with the SecYEG translocon
No full textAuthor Janin Simader, BScMasterarbeit Universität Linz 2022Arbeit gesperr
Analysis of corona virus pE and pM RNCs with the SecYEG translocon
No full textAuthor Janin Simader, BScMasterarbeit Universität Linz 2022Arbeit gesperr
Spatial units for EU territorial governance: findings from a study on North-Western Italy
No full textThis article explores the possibility of identifying spatial units that are more suitable to manage the European Union territorial governance process than the traditional administrative districts or crude statistical partitions. To this purpose, the article presents a study on North-Western Italy, which the author has developed recently in the framework of a research project promoted by the Italian Ministry of Infrastructures to prepare a spatial vision for the Italian National Strategic Reference Framework under the EU cohesion policy 2007-2013. While updating the reader on the Italian approach to EU cohesion policy and on developments in this area, the article particularly draws the attention of European planners to the concept of "Interdependent Territorial Systems" as spatial units contributing to combine the relevant dimensions of EU territorial governance in a proactive planning proces
'Interdependent territorial systems' as spatial units for cohesion policy: a case study on North-Western Italy
No full textThe European Union recognises a territorial dimension of cohesion policy, but there is no official definition of what territorial cohesion means. It is clear enough, however, that it relates both to polycentric development and to multi-level governance. These two concepts are as familiar in European planning discourses as not very easily translatable into planning practice. The present paper explores the possibility to identify a spatial unit for planning, addressed to foster polycentric development and multi-level governance in the cohesion policy implementation process. The idea of ‘interdependent territorial systems' (ITS) gushes out from a case study on North-Western Italy, developed by the author within a wider research, which the Italian Ministry of Infrastructures has promoted in order to represent a spatial vision of the National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) for EU cohesion policy. ITS are proposed indeed as the representative basis of a ‘voluntary scenario' to be pursued instead of the ‘trend scenarios' of local, regional or national centralism
Learning with constructed wetlands in Pelly Crossing
No full textThe Northern Mine Remediation project began with the formation of the Yukon Mining Research Committee (YMRC) in 2012. As representatives of the mining industry they wanted to create a platform for industry, Yukon College, First Nations, and governments to work collaboratively in in addressing environmental challenges faced by the mining industry in Yukon and determining effective mechanisms for sustainable, environmentally-safe mining practices. YMRC wanted to increase the knowledge, skills and abilities of Yukoners in environmental research and practice, and have First Nations and local communities affected by the mining industry become knowledgeable and engaged in environmental research. Through an active partnership, the YMRC mandated Yukon College (Dr. Janin) to conduct research at Yukon College to collaborate in the development of the northern mining industry. The Yukon College received CanNor funding in order to complete research activities that will reduce the environmental risks and costs associated with mining in the North.Peer reviewe
Pilot bioreactors commission and operation at Minto Mine: 2014 & 2015 preliminary results
No full textFour (4) pilot anaerobic bioreactors were commissioned at the Minto mine site in the summer of 2014 by Amelie Janin, NSERC Industrial Research Chair at Yukon College, and Capstone staff. Installation was completed on August 7th, 2014 and operation started on August 20th, 2014. Bioreactor substrate composition varied among the bioreactors and included mixtures of creek sediments, low-grade or river gravel, wood chips or biochar (a coal made out of wood). During the first year the bioreactors were monitored until September 23rd, 2014, after which they were dismantled and stored for the winter. In the following year, the bioreactors resumed operation on June 2nd and were monitored between June 20th, 2015 and September 26th, 2015.Peer reviewedPublication is an outcome of the Bioremediation in Cold Climate project
Yukon passive water treatment workshop (2014): Event summary report
No full textThe goal of Yukon Passive Water Treatment Workshop was to foster discussions between mines environmental personnel, regulators, project managers, consultants, design engineers, and other affected stakeholders to identify the gaps that need to be addressed.
The specific objectives were:
1. Facilitate communication between stakeholders and set up an environment for constructive discussion on progressing passive water treatment systems in the Yukon.
2. Identify constraints, gaps, and reservations that industry, regulators, and researchers encounter.
3. Increase knowledge-sharing
4. Encourage the development of plans on how to address these issues.
This event was planned and organized by Amelie Janin, NSERC Industrial Research Chair at Yukon College, Bob Truelson, Manager, Water Quality Section with Environment Yukon, and Martin Haefele, Permitting Manager at Capstone Mining Corp. Forty-seven participants attended the workshop, representing the various stakeholders.Peer reviewedRepor
Perspectives on environmental assessment in Yukon: A collection of essays
No full textEnvironmental and socio-economic effects assessment ensures that the effects of development activities are considered before they happen and that significant adverse effects will be mitigated. Dr. Amelie Janin, NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Mine Life Cycle at Yukon College taught this course over the Winter 2017. Through discussions with a series of guest speakers and with the instructor, the students were tasked to reflect on the environmental assessment process in Yukon and to write short essays. The essays have been compiled under one document.Contributions by students from the RRMT238/RENR307 Winter 2017 cours
Comparative in vitro study and biomechanical testing of two different magnesium alloys.
No full textIn this in vitro study, magnesium plates of ZEK100 and MgCa0.8 alloy similar to common titanium alloy osteosynthesis plates were investigated as degradable biomedical materials with a focus on primary stability. Immersion tests were performed in Hank's Balanced Salt Solution at 37. The bending strength of the samples was determined using the four-point bending test according to ISO 9585:1990. The initial strength of the noncorroded ZEK100 plate was 11% greater than that of the MgCa0.8 plate; both were approximately 65% weaker than a titanium plate. The bending strength was determined after 48 and 96 h of immersion in Hank's Balanced Salt Solution; both magnesium alloys decreased by approximately 7% after immersion for 96 h. The degradation rate and the Mg(2+) release of ZEK100 were lower than those of MgCa0.8. Strong pitting and filiform corrosion were observed in the MgCa0.8 samples after 96 h of immersion. The surface of the ZEK100 plates exhibited only small areas of filiform corrosion. The results of this in vitro study indicate that the ZEK100 alloy may be more suitable for biomedical applications
Bioremediation research project: 2013 results
No full textThe purpose of this document is to report the results of the Bioremediation Project conducted by the Industrial Research Chair in Mine Life Cycle at Yukon College, between February 2013 to January 2014, to the industrial partners Alexco Resource Group, Capstone Mining Corp, Victoria Gold Corp and Yukon Zinc Corp. Passive water treatment has been identified as one of the areas of focus by the four partners who likely plan to use some sort of biological passive treatment systems at closure (closure plans of Minto, Wolverine, Bellekeno, and likely Eagle Gold) or during operation (Wolverine Mine, possibly Eagle Gold) whether this is wetlands, anaerobic bioreactors, electro-biochemical reactor or a combination of these techniques. Using passive biological treatment at mines in the North can be challenging due to the regulators lacking confidence in this type of technology due to limited Northern operational experience in applying these systems. A common concern relates to the efficiency of biological systems at cold temperature. To address that particular issue, research was conducted through the Chair program, starting in January 2013, to assess and compare different substrates for their potential to support bioreactor efficiencies." -- p.3Peer reviewedReportPublication is an outcome of the Bioremediation in Cold Climate project
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