Publications by authors named "P D Robertson"
,-Dimethylformamide (DMF) provides a useful small-molecule model for studying features of the peptide bond that forms the backbone of proteins. We report results from a comprehensive multimass velocity-map imaging study into the ultraviolet (UV) photolysis of the ,-dimethylformamide cation (DMF) at wavelengths of 225, 245, and 280 nm. Electronic structure calculations on DMF and DMF were employed to help interpret the experimental results.
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- Taking a reading comprehension (RC) test involves answering questions correctly, which reflects students' ability to understand texts, but various test-taking strategies can hinder comprehension.
- A study with 248 students used eye-tracking to observe how they read test questions, discovering connections between eye movements and reading achievement.
- Findings highlight that the challenges faced by less-skilled readers extend beyond the text itself, indicating the need for better strategies in teaching students how to approach RC questions effectively.
As a globally abundant source of biomass, lignocellulosic biomass has been the centre of attention as a potential resource for green energy generation and value-added chemical production. A key component of lignocellulosic biomass, lignin, which is comprised of aromatic monomers, is a potential feedstock for value added chemical production. The cleavage processes of the linkages between monomers to obtain high value products, however, requires significant investigation as it is a complex, non-facile process.
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