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Influence of various oiling compositions used in conservation on the physical and mechanical parameters of binding leather [PDF]
Protection of leather bindings from the influence of an unfavorable environment is one of the most important tasks of conservation. One way in which this is accomplished is by treating the leather part of an object with an oil or lubricating dressing ...
Khazova Svetlana +2 more
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Comparison of methods by micromycetes resistance to paint coatings and biocides [PDF]
The study of fungal resistance of five paint coatings and three biocides by different methods was carried out using both individual cultures of micromycetes and their mixtures as test cultures.
Lisitskaia Tatiana, Velikova Tatiana
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Wheat starch (WS) is a common adhesive material used in mounting of calligraphy and paintings. Potassium alum (PA) has indeed been used for many centuries to modify the physicochemical properties of starch.
Haibo Zhao +4 more
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Patterns of prevalence in chewing lice (Phthiraptera) on wild birds are poorly known, as are the underlying factors that influence these patterns. Here, we analyze a data set consisting of published prevalence data of lice on shorebirds, as well as new ...
Alexandra Ashley Grossi +5 more
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IntroductionAvian head lice comprise a diverse group of distantly related genera of lice that exhibit a strongly convergent morphology. Due to their lack of free-living stages, their strong morphological adaptations to living on the host’s head, and the ...
Mengjiao Ren +6 more
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The Huexotzinco Codex is one of the earliest surviving manuscripts from the early colonial period of Mexico. The codex pertains to the legal case of conquistador Hernán Cortés and contains paintings and documents detailing the seizure of Cortés’ personal
Tana Elizabeth Villafana +2 more
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The Google Earth Engine Mangrove Mapping Methodology (GEEMMM)
Mangroves are found globally throughout tropical and sub-tropical inter-tidal coastlines. These highly biodiverse and carbon-dense ecosystems have multi-faceted value, providing critical goods and services to millions living in coastal communities and ...
J. Maxwell M. Yancho +5 more
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Cyclone Impacts on Coral Reef Communities in Southwest Madagascar
Tropical cyclones can cause severe destruction of coral reefs with ecological consequences for reef fish communities. Ocean warming is predicted to shorten the return interval for strong tropical cyclones.
Amber L. Carter +8 more
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Control of temperature and relative humidity in storage areas and exhibitions is crucial for long-term preservation of cultural heritage objects. This paper explores the possibilities for developing a proactive system, based on a machine-learning model ...
Christian Boesgaard +5 more
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In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, original photographs were sent to publishers so that they could be reproduced in print. The photographs often needed to be reworked with overpainting and masking, and such modifications were especially necessary
Elena Basso +3 more
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