Recollection of the Historical Portuguese Orchid Collection from 1879
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 4, July 2019
Pages:
56-60
Received:
27 June 2019
Accepted:
29 August 2019
Published:
12 September 2019
Abstract: A new orchid house was built before 1879 in Portugal (Ajuda, Lisboa) for the orchid collection of the King Luis I of Portugal. That house was designed using the best technical solutions of that time. The orchid collection of 438 different orchids, almost all of which were natural species was clearly larger than most collections in botanic gardens in Europe and other non tropical areas then and today. After the Lisbon Regicide, the murder of King Carlos I of Portugal, the follower of King Luis I, the Botanic Garden of Ajuda including the orchid collection was transferred from The Royal administration to the University of agriculture and the collection started to decline and disappeared completely. A private family (Tuulikki and Pekka Ranta), who transported their collection of about 10000 orchids from Finland to Portugal (2011) has decided and promised to recollect that historical orchid collection in such a way, that the collection can be visited and studied a reasonable long time in the future. The recollection is planned to be completed during 2021, 140 years after the complete list of the orchid collection of King Luis I was signed.
Abstract: A new orchid house was built before 1879 in Portugal (Ajuda, Lisboa) for the orchid collection of the King Luis I of Portugal. That house was designed using the best technical solutions of that time. The orchid collection of 438 different orchids, almost all of which were natural species was clearly larger than most collections in botanic gardens i...
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Ergonomically Redesigning Paint Spatula Scraper to Reduce Risks Associated to Work-Related Disorders: A Case of Calumpit, Bulacan
Jeremy Laurence Mendoza Bañez,
Jhonnel Ignacio Dela Cruz,
Rosechel Joy Stacy San Juan,
Neil Patrick Mendoza Torres
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 4, July 2019
Pages:
61-73
Received:
28 June 2019
Accepted:
6 August 2019
Published:
5 November 2019
Abstract: With the increase of human population, the demand for infrastructures, estates and housing also increase. For that reason, construction firms become in-demand and its labor force will tend to rise up. Among those are painters who are in-charge in finishing of the structures to make them more aesthetically pleasing. Since their role in construction is significant, they must be given special attention to provide them comfort at work. To provide such comfort, the researcher chose one of their commonly used tools aside from paint brushes and paint rollers, the Paint Spatula Scraper (PSS). The researcher assessed paint spatula scraper by the discomfort it brings to painters in a construction of an apartment in Calumpit, Bulacan using Body Discomfort Chart and Strain Index Chart. The results showed high risks pertaining to the discomfort that was being experienced by the workers that may lead to work-related disorders like Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) and Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) if the activity will be done repetitively. To resolve the issue, the researcher proposed an ergonomically redesigned paint spatula scraper that may reduce the stated risks associated when using the present type of scraper used by painters. This study will provide an insight for different construction firms and other related firms that use paint spatula scraper or similar tool to it regarding the risks these tools might pose if not properly designed or not properly evaluated when used in the long run.
Abstract: With the increase of human population, the demand for infrastructures, estates and housing also increase. For that reason, construction firms become in-demand and its labor force will tend to rise up. Among those are painters who are in-charge in finishing of the structures to make them more aesthetically pleasing. Since their role in construction ...
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