Structural biology has contributed tremendous knowledge to the understanding of life on the molecular scale. The Protein Data Bank, a depository of this structural knowledge, currently contains over 100,000 protein structures, with the majority stemming from X-ray crystallography. As the name might suggest, crystallography requires crystals. As detectors become more sensitive and X-ray sources ...

This paper examines how digital technology impacts on an individual’s practice in jewellery and medal design, creating a hybrid practice of Art, Design and Craft. Realisation of work, whether by 2D image manipulation software, by 3D modelling hardware or by hand is informed by knowledge of production techniques in jewellery, small-scale sculpture and photography. Within the practice, the ‘craft...

Recently an increasing number of patients with complications related to pierced body jewellery have been seen. Often removal of the jewellery is indicated. Removal of these items may also be required for radiological purposes. If the doctor is familiar with the opening mechanism of the item, removal is not usually difficult. Uninformed attempts at removal may cause unnecessary trauma and distre...

Overexploitation leads to the ecological extinction of many oceanic species. The depletion of historical abundances of large animals, such as whales and sea turtles, is well known. However, the magnitude of the historical overfishing of exploited invertebrates is unclear. The lack of rigorous baseline data limits the implementation of efficient management and conservation plans in the marine re...

This article describes modern production of felt by the Bashkirs in southern and southeastern parts Republic Bashkortostan from perspective preserving traditions innovations. In past, widely used it everyday life, was many traditional rituals: family, wedding religious ones. Yurts were covered with felt, laid large decorated pieces on bunks during holidays. Often complete a palas, traditionally...

background: there are millions of working children worldwide. several causes are suggested for this social evil of which poverty plays a significant role in whether a child will work. objective: to determine the morbidity profile in the working children of gem polishing units of jaipur, india and assess some of its associated socio-economic factors. methods: the present cross-sectional study in...

With the diversity and multiplicity of materials used in production jewelry throughout history development design successive ages decades, metal still basic raw material for

This study investigated how brands’ sustainability-related marketing messages impact consumers’ word of mouth and brand loyalty within the jewelry industry, using a Brazilian context. It also mediating roles sustainability awareness consequences, ascribed responsibility sustainability, personal norms, in relationships norm activation model. Implementing an experimental design, data were collect...

Abstrak —Perhiasan telah dikenal oleh manusia sejak zaman prasejarah yang terbuat dari batu-batuan maupun tulang hewan. Perhiasan tidak hanya memiliki fungsi estetis, melainkan juga status sosial bagi pemakainya. Seiring dengan berkembangnya peradaban manusia, teknologi pengolahan perhiasan mengalami kemajuan segi pembuatannya salah satunya ditemukannya teknik pengerjaan logam. Salah satu logam...