The present study examined training effects in dyslexic children on reading fluency and the amplitude of N170, a negative brain-potential component elicited by letter and symbol strings. A group of 18 children with dyslexia in 3rd grade (9.05±0.46years old) was tested before and after following a letter-speech sound mapping training. A group of 20 third-grade typical readers (8.78±0.35years old...

A model predicting 12 properties of diesel – biodiesel mixtures was developed. This was based on existing correlations capable of providing quality characteristics for the mixtures. The model was also used to maximize the biodiesel fraction in the dieselbiodiesel mixtures, while taking into consideration all product quality specifications as they are defined by Greek Legislation. The properties...

The performance of diesel fuel is predominantly determined by its ignition quality. This parameter is known as the Cetane number. The Cetane number describes the volume % Cetane (hexadecane) present in a mixture of Cetane and 1-Methylnaphthalene. Generally, in order to provide the best performance and lifetime of an engine, the amount of aromatics in diesel should be as low as possible. For the...

This paper analyses the current trends in application of biomass-based fuels as a valid option for heavy-duty transport and discusses their technology readiness levels, cost emphasizes on these to be applied drop-in engines minimize potential green-house toxic gas emissions. Through extended analysis, this study has identified that ethanol could best candidate terms sustainability, cost, emissi...