Potenzial des IR Micro‐Imaging zur In‐situ‐Untersuchung chemischer Reaktionen in nanoporösen Katalysatoren

The in‐situ study of chemical reactions is an intensively studied research topic. A suitable method for this investigation is the IR micro‐imaging technique, which allows to record space‐ and time‐resolved IR spectra. The preparation of a suitable model system with a 3D pore system for the in‐situ recording of concentration profiles using IR micro‐imaging is described, enabling the space‐ and time‐resolved monitoring of catalytic reactions in nanoporous catalysts for the first time. The model system consists of a nanoporous glass monolith with gas‐tight sealed outer surface, therefore, enabling the recording of concentration profiles of cyclohexane and cyclohexane‐benzene mixtures as a function of time.     

Asian-American cultural identity and attitudes toward mental health services.

557 Asian-American students (263 Chinese Americans, 185 Japanese Americans, and 109 Korean Americans) completed a survey consisting of a demographic questionnaire, a modified version of the Suinn-Lew Asia Self-Identity Acculturation Scale, and the Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help Scale (ATSPHS). A 3?×?2?×?2 multivariate analysis with main effects of ethnicity, gender, and level of acculturation and the 4 subscales of the ATSPHS as the dependent variables resulted in a significant F value for acculturation effect and nonsignificant F values for all other main and interaction effects. Regardless of ethnicity and gender, the most acculturated students were: (a) most likely to recognize personal need for professional psychological help, (b) most tolerant of the stigma associated with psychological help, and (c) most open to discussing their problems with a psychologist. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Examining the Elusiveness of Finality in Arbitration,and the New Avenues of Appeal

In Part 1 of 2, ADR attorney‐neutral Roger Jacobs provides background on the development of arbitration appellate practices that led to rules by leading conflict resolutions organizations. Next month, he will conclude his analysis with the issues that practitioners need to focus on in considering the applicability of using arbitration appeals from the drafting stage through the appellate award.