Frequency Response Analysis of Naphthalene Biotransformation Activity^a

Improved Understanding and Application of Hazardous Waste Biological Treatment Processes Using Microbial Systems Analysis Techniques

“…Other, discussions of this work and its interpretation have been reported elsewhere (6,(33)(34)(35).…”

“…The calculation of the first-order biotransformation rate parameter is based upon an unsteady-state, difference equation-based naphthalene material balance in the reactor (33,35). The a priori selection of the form of the biotransformation expression is arbitrary and a first-order rate equation is a convenient starting point from which to probe the nature of the biotransformation process since its properties are familiar and intuitive.…”

Nursing

“…Pausing neuronal input, calming the mind, and reframing from negative to positive leads to creative problem-solving and improved resilience. 2,21,[41][42][43][44][45] Similarly, the Dalai Lama recommends developing "mental immunity" to stressful, frustrating situations through a daily practice of meditation and spirituality. 2 Mental immunity allows one to control negative thoughts Neuroscientist Richard Davison identifies four separate brain circuits that influence lasting wellbeing: one to maintain a positive state; one to assist in recovering from a negative state; one that improves focus; and one that promotes generosity.…”

“…According to Elizabeth Blackburn, recipient of the Nobel Prize in physiology, and psychologist Elissa Epel, our thought patterns impact our telomeres, which are caps on DNA that protect against illness and aging and degrade with chronic stress. 41 Epel and Blackburn further identify that "stress resilience" is enhanced by changing to a positive perspective. Instead of viewing a situation as a stress threat, view it as a stress challenge, a new opportunity for learning.…”

Education for grandparents in longevity societies

“…An assumption is that, during retirement, the freedom to spend time the way one pleases will replace the job as a means to sustain favourable self-esteem. However, surveys of older adults have consistently determined that a typical 15–20 years of retirement are sometimes accompanied by a loss of purpose that must be restored to maintain the self-impression that life continues to matter because it has significance for others (Blackburn & Epel, 2017). The combination of increased life expectancy and a longer retirement urges educators to discover creative education opportunities that allow older adults to continue development of maturity.…”