Norway

2021, Norway, Social Sciences / 19.07.2021

This study explores the pattern behind Chinese women’s desire to “beautify” their facial features and what builds their standards of a “beautiful face”. By examining the evolution of manners toward commodified beauty, the overall progression of China on its way to modernization is unveiled. The essay follows a chronological order from the traditional beauty ideals in late-imperial China, which are...

2021, Chemistry, Norway / 19.07.2021

Geopolymer concretes are a sustainable alternative to traditional concrete, characterised by their use of lower amounts of energy and raw materials, whilst having durable chemical and physical properties. Geopolymer concretes are produced through a geopolymerisation reaction, made by activating source materials such as fly ash with alkaline solutions. The investigation’s aim was to compare the durability of fly ash based...