A rapid analysis method of piperazine ferulate tablets by optic-fiber sensing technology with UV-vis absorption spectrum was established. Qualitative and quantitative data were obtained and compared by maximum and minimum wavelength, absorbance and contrast spectra. Similarity method was used to identify authenticity of drugs. The difference of contents measured by this method and UV determinat...

The paper examines the problem of composition instability in ready ground spice, turmeric. Analysis prevalent methods for turmeric adulteration and substances used these purposes is given. visual assessment color tints root, spices containing it chemical dyes based on chromium salts presented. studies determination lead content were carried out to study metals test hypothesis using chromate as ...

This paper proposes an epistemological transition based on Edgar Morin's complexity paradigm to analyse authenticity in a complex tourism environment, avoiding fragmentation, and integrating relevant actors relationships. The results show that storytelling is important element of these experiences, legitimising unifying the experience relating objects, social environment individual experiences....

Abstract A recalled memory is deemed authentic when it accurately represents how one experienced the original event. However, given convincing research in cognitive science on constructive nature of memory, this inevitably leads to question ‘bounds authenticity’. That is, similar does a have be experience still count as authentic? In paper we propose novel account ‘Situated Authenticity’ which ...

In this article, I examine children's reported experiences with stimulant drug treatments for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in light of bioethical arguments about the potential threats of psychotropic drugs to authenticity and moral agency. Drawing on a study that involved over 150 families in the USA and the UK, I show that children are able to report threats to authenticity, but th...

The increasing popularity and importance of electronic commerce is evident today. However, global electronic commerce will not fully develop its immense potential unless trust is fully established. Digital certificates and electronic signature contribute to increase confidence and security by providing authenticity. However, authenticity on its own is not enough to provide trust. A credible ser...