Field studies were conducted in three regions of the Gansu province; including, Huanxian, Longdong; Dingxi, Longzhong; and Zhangye and Jiuquan, Hexi, to analyze the seed yield and dormancy characteristics of Longdong alfalfa (Medicago sativa cv Longdong). The average seed yield in Zhangye and Jiuquan was the highest with a mean of 942 kg/hm~2, followed by Huanxian, and the lowest seed yield was at Dingxi with mean yield of 301 kg/hm~2. The correlation coefficients between seed yield and its components were similar in different habitats. The major seed yield components in order of decreasing importance were reproductive shoots/m~2, pods/reproductive shoot, seeds/pod, and thousand seed weight. Seed viability, hard seed percentage, and germination percentage showed similar variation between the three regions. In the situation where seed viability was similar among regions, the hard seed percentage of newly harvested seeds in Dingxi was markedly higher than in other regions, and germination percentage markedly lower. Comparing seeds that had been stored under natural conditions for one year with those that had not been stored, seed viability showed no significant difference, hard seed percentage showed a significant drop with storage, and germination percentage showed a significant increase. Reduction in hard seed percentage in Zhangye and Jiuquan was the greatest at 45%~49%, and germination percentage increased to 63%~76%. The hard seeds that did not break open could be used for sowing, and their practical seed value was greater than that of seeds of other regions.


A major economic reform that took place in the People's Republic of Hungary started during the end of the 1960s. It was called The New Economic Mechanism or the NEM. The initiator of it was the Hungarian communist leader János Kádár.
 The government introduced economic regulators, i.e. indirect financial, fiscal, and price instruments used to influence enterprise activity. It also introduced a profit tax and allowed enterprises to make their own decisions concerning output, marketing, and sales.
 In a period of control and censorship, much information regarding the Hungarian NEM could get to the reading public of Oradea. The articles contanting all the concerning data presented in the newspaper Crisana, between 1968–1969, are analysed in the following study.


"Superhenhanced" transcription of specific oncogenes by aberrant looping of upstream enhancer elements to marked transcriptional regulatory regions is a mechanism of oncogene overexpression. Therefore, compounds that target key positive regulators of RNA polymerase II (RNAPII) activity, such as CDK7 and CDK9, can relatively selectively reduce expression of such superenhanced oncogenes and are in clinical trials. We have previously reported activity of the CDK7 inhibitor THZ1 in medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) along with identification of a superenhancer in RET. CDK7 inhibitors also are reported to be active in anaplastic thyroid cancer cell lines. In the present study, we extend this work to both CDK7 and CDK9 inhibitors, and to a more extensive set of thyroid cancer cell lines. We selected 8 thyroid cancer cell lines (TPC1, FTC133, BCPAP, SW1376; K1, THJ-16T, C643, and 8505C) from a variety of histological subtypes with different driver mutations for treatment with a CDK7 (THZ1) or CDK9 (AZD4573) inhibitors. Cell viability assays were performed to determine IC50 and Western blots were performed for target validation. IC50 values ranged from 5-100 nM for both compounds for all cell lines demonstrating broad activity and robust activity. Unexpectedly, both compounds inhibited both CDK7 RNAPII phosphorylation (Ser5) and CDK9 RNAPII phosphorylation (Ser2) due to a loss of total RNAPII protein levels in all cell lines. Further time course studies two cell lines, 8505C (BRAFV600E) and TPC1 (RET/PTC) showed the loss off RNAPII occurred rapidly (1-3 hours) with stable RNAPII mRNA levels by qRTPCR. We therefore hypothesized that RNAPII stalling induced by inhibition of CDK7 may cause loss of RNAPII protein stability through ubiquitination and proteasome-mediated degradation. Immunoprecipitation-Western blots demonstrated variable baseline levels of RNAPII ubiquitination in 8505C (low) and TPC1 (high) cells. THZ1 treatment induced ubiquitination of RNAPII in 8505C cells signficantly, while a modest increase beyond the higher baseline occurred in TPC1. Bortezomib (proteasome inhibitor) treatment rescued THZ1-reduced RNAPII protein levels in both cell lines. In summary, human thyroid cancer cell lines are broadly sensitive to CDK7 and CDK9 inhibitors. CDK 7 and 9 inhibitors reduce RNAPII levels and THZ1 induces RNAPII ubiquitination and proteasome degradation demonstrating a new mode of action for the reduced RNAPII activity induced by these inhibitors.
 Presentation: Saturday, June 11, 2022 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 11, 2022 1:42 p.m. - 1:47 p.m.


Wind and solar energy power generation is important for supplying electricity for many rural and remote areas, it will play significant role for sustainable and coordinated development of electric power industry and changing the energy resource structure for 21st century in China. Since 1970's. Chinese government started to pay great attention to the research. development and application of solar and wind energy, through several fiveyears plan's continuous effort. significant progress has been achieved in the research, development. application and commercialization of the wind and solar energy power generation. The present paper comprehensively summarized the practical needs for wind and solar energy power generation in China, the status of its development and application and the prospective of its further development.


With the increased size and complexity of liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, supply-chain management has become a challenging process due to involvements of the remote location of the project site and the multiple stakeholders. The transparency and traceability of the supply-chain are critical as any surpluses or shortages of materials will put the project at risk. Currently, limited research has been conducted on LNG projects considering the total supply-chain perspective, which refers to all stages of materials tracking in off-site manufacturing, transportation, and site logistics. The purpose of this research is to propose a framework of a coordinated approach for supply-chain tracking in the LNG industry. Two focus group studies were organized to develop the proposed framework: One for LNG construction supply chain process development, and another for alternative tracking technologies selection. In addition, two experiments, namely off-site fabrication tracking and site logistics tracking, were conducted in a field to evaluate the feasibility of the proposed framework. Technology limitations were also discussed in terms of field implementation.


The purpose of the paper is to implement a methodology to exhibit the long-run structure, behind a given model, to the case of the multinational model MUL TIMOD. The first step is to look for the existence of such an underlying structure. We find that the way the model is written is indeed consistent with a well specified steady state growth path equilibrium. The simulation of the whole (long-run) model and the computation of basic multipliers give satisfactory results in line with the medium-run results of the dynamic model. However, in a few cases, the peculiar nature of the baseline solution implies the absence of any solution.


The Obama administration has begun to issue executive orders and is pushing pieces of legislation such as the Employee Free Choice Act which will have the greatest impact on labor since the passage of the National Labor Relations Act in 1935.  The pro-labor executive orders tend to encourage unionization or make it harder for employers to fight unionization in their companies. In the case of the Employee Free Choice Act, it will be easier for workers to unionize.  While much has been written on the direct impact of these laws and unionization in general on companies, this paper presents some of these recent initiatives and discusses the positive and negative impact that these measures could have on American workers.


There is a growing demand for reduced-calorie products today due to changing dietary habits of the population. This challenges the food industry to design products that resemble conventional ones concerning physical, physicochemical, and sensory characteristics. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the physical and physicochemical properties and perception of the liking of conventional and low-calorie orange jellies. Two different formulations (conventional and low-calorie) of each type of orange jelly were prepared and assessed under physical, physicochemical, sensory, and statistical analysis. The results showed that the formulated jellies presented differences in terms of the physical and physicochemical parameters studied, except for the color parameter a*. Conventional jelly had lower values of pH, acidity, and soluble solids, and higher moisture content. Additionally, conventional jelly was found to be lighter, more yellow, less rigid, and less viscous, than low-calorie orange jellies most likely due to its shorter cooking time. The two sensorial methodologies (time-intensity and temporal dominance of sensations analysis) used showed differences in perception of the evaluated stimuli, with the conventional orange jelly having higher dominance intensities for sweet taste and acidity. The low-calorie orange jelly presented a bitter taste, most likely due to the use of sweeteners.


ABSTRACT HD 98088 is a synchronised, double-lined spectroscopic binary system with a mag-netic Ap primary component and an Am secondary component. We study this raresystem using high-resolution MuSiCoS spectropolarimetric data, to gain insight intothe effect of binarity on the origin of stellar magnetism and the formation of chemicalpeculiarities in A-type stars. Using a new collection of 29 high-resolution Stokes VQUspectra we re-derive the orbital and stellar physical parameters and conduct the firstdisentangling of spectroscopic observations of the system to conduct spectral analysisof the individual stellar components. From this analysis we determine the projectedrotational velocities of the stars and conduct a detailed chemical abundance analysis ofeach component using both the Synth3and Zeemanspectrum synthesis codes. Thesurface abundances of the primary component are typical of a cool Ap star, while thoseof the secondary component are typical of an Am star. We present the first magneticanalysis of both components using modern data. Using Least-Squares Deconvolution,we extract the longitudinal magnetic field strength of the primary component, which isobserved to vary between +1170 and -920 G with a period consistent with the orbitalperiod. There is no field detected in the secondary component. The magnetic field inthe primary is predominantly dipolar, with the positive pole oriented approximatelytowards the secondary.Key words: stars: magnetic fields, stars: abundances, stars: chemically peculiar,(stars:) binaries: spectroscopic, stars: individual: HD 98088


Introduces a method using scanning electron microscopy to collect smoke particles and adopting computer image processing technology to calculate smoke diameters.The method can be accurate,real-time measurement of smoke particle size.It is an effective supplement of scanning electron mobility spectrometer,and can be considered the calibration for measurement results.


It is a well-known fact that among the various ethnic groups composing the Mughal nobility, Iranian people, that is, Persian-speaking people from the Iranian region, had considerable influence on the politics, economy and society of the Mughal empire. An accurate and detailed knowledge of these Iranian elements is indispensable for historians interested in any field of Mughal history. At the same time, the question of Iranian emigration certainly cannot be overlooked even by those whose main ...


Zn–O–N thin films fabricated by reactive radio frequency magnetron sputtering have been investigated for their compositional, structural, transport and optical properties. In contrast to processes in which the reaction for either the oxide or the nitride is dominant, the multireaction process yields a substantially amorphous films with the Hall mobility within the range from 15 to 80 cm/(V s). In addition, it has been observed that the Hall mobility increases for Zn–O–N. Since it has a narrower bandgap than ZnO, it is put forward that the high mobility is due to the valence band maximum in this material lying above the trap states in the gap commonly observable in ZnO. These traps originate from oxygen vacancies and are localized at the bottom of the band gap influencing the carrier mobility.


Overview The Tellabs ® 5500 Digital Cross-Connect System (DCS) Consolidated Core Switch (CCS) expands the maximum capacity of the Tellabs ® 5500 DCS to 4608 STS-1 equivalents (STS-1e) from the previous maximum of 3072, with the capability to expand up to 6144. It can be deployed as a standalone Tellabs 5500 DCS 4608 system or it can be used as an expansion switch matrix for existing Tellabs 5500 DCS Standard Core Switch (SCS) systems. The Tellabs 5500 DCS 4608 CCS switch matrix resides in a single shelf, with two shelves required for redundancy. A fully redundant Tellabs 5500 DCS 4608 switch matrix, along with Administrative Complex (AC) shelves, fits into just two bays — compared to the nine bays required for a SCS 3072 configuration. In addition, Tellabs continues the commitment to support existing equipment in customers' networks by providing the capability to expand any existing Tellabs 5500 SCS (256, 1024, 1536 and 3072 core sizes) to over 4K core size with as little as one additional bay of equipment. This capability offers significant savings in both floor space and power consumption compared to current standard density core configurations.


CD, graced by pictures of the contralto Emma Curtis, looking rather saucy in both male and female 18th-century attire, features 52 songs from the collection, with lively and varied accompaniment realizations played by The Frolick, a seven-piece band of strings, harp, flute and percussion, directed from lute, theorbo or guitar by Andrew Maginley. Emma Curtis has a rich and operatic-sounding contralto voice, about as far from the Emma Kirkby style of 'early music' voice as you can get, but surely right for this repertory. There are treats here too numerous to mention, but I especially liked the foot-tapping On dear Zerlinda's charms I gaze, with Baroque guitar accompaniment, Handel's Dialogue between Punch and Columbine on the subject of Farinelli's arrival, and Carey's folksong-style The lady's lamentation for the loss of Senesino. We are all indebted to the artists for such recordings, which bring so much undeservedly obscure material before the musical public.


We compared the effectiveness of geroprophylactic means of gas and metabolic therapy (hypoxytherapy, hyperbaric oxygenation, ozone therapy, dry carbonic baths, amino acid arginine, regulatory tripeptides H- Glu-Asp-Arg-OH u H-Lys-Glu-Asp-OH, interleukin-2 in medium therapeutic dosages by their ability to reduce biological age when tested on practically healthy people or patients with mild subclinical forms of polymorbid pathology at the age of 35 – 74 years. It has been established that the effectiveness of agents and effects in terms of the degree of decrease in biological age depends on the type of geroprophylactic agent, as well as in the part of research – the passport age of patients. In this case, the biological age of the subjects after treatment decreased in the range from 12.8 to 1.3 years, depending on the means used and, in some cases, on the passport age. The greatest efficiency was achieved after the use of a combination of peptide bioregulators in the age group with a passport age of 35 – 59 years. When prescribing metabolic geroprophylaxis, it is necessary to take into account, in addition to the indications and contraindications of the means used or the correction method, the state of the body, also the calendar age and the degree of decrease in biological age.


The cultural features of the higher vocational education are conceptual commonness and spiritual integrity,while the cultural deficiency features in the conflicts of stratifications and genres,science and humanity,school and individualistic cultures.


Collaborative testing is becoming a widely used method of assessment in science education, as well as many other disciplines. While performance gains have been consistently reported, learning gains have not been quite as clearly documented. Learning gains are often measured by assessing the retention of tested concepts. We designed and conducted a study to assess whether retention was greater in a two-stage collaborative exam where students received immediate feedback rather than multiple-choice with no feedback during the collaborative stage. All students first wrote the multiple-choice test individually before rewriting the exam in small groups and receiving feedback via scratch cards based on either the first or second half of the test, with no feedback for the other half. Two weeks later, students were given a retention quiz with five questions concept-matched to each half of the original test. There was no significant difference in retention found between the randomized groups. Interestingly, however, we observed that those who received feedback on the first half of the collaborative stage of the exam performed better on the collaborative exam overall, despite there being no difference in individual marks between the two groups. This effect remained even when the test component with feedback was marked dichotomously, without part marks awarded for correctness on the second or third attempt.


As in many high-latitude ecosystems, euphausiids (order Euphausiacea, 'krill') play a key role in the Barents Sea by channeling energy from primary producers to fish and other zoo- plankton predators. We used multifrequency acoustic data from several recent multidisciplinary surveys to describe the spatial distribution of backscatter likely to be from euphausiids. Spatial patterns in euphausiid backscatter observed in 2010, 2011, and 2012 were correlated with verti- cally integrated euphausiid biomass collected with plankton nets, and were also broadly consis- tent with the distribution of euphausiids expected from the literature. We used the high-resolution and broad-spatial coverage of our euphausiid backscatter data to update multiple regression models of baleen (fin, humpback, and minke) whale distribution to test the hypothesis that these animals aggregated where euphausiids were abundant. After controlling for physical environ- mental factors and the densities of capelin and several other potential prey taxa, we found that fin whale densities were positively and linearly associated with euphausiid backscatter, and higher than average densities of humpback whales were found in areas with high euphausiid back - scatter. No association was found between minke whales and euphausiids. Densities of all 3 whale species were also positively associated with capelin. For fin and humpback whales, the effects of capelin and euphausiids on whale densities appeared to be principally separate and additive, although there was some evidence for a stronger effect of euphausiids at low capelin densities. In terms of their preference for euphausiids and capelin, these whale species appeared to be flexible, opportunistic predators.


A cap supply device having a simple and inexpensive structure and capable of supplying caps with all of the caps directed in the same direction. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] The cap supply device has received in it a large number of the caps (3) for closing vials filled with tablets. The device takes out the caps (3) on a piece by piece basis and supplies them to capping sections. The cap supply device has a receiving section (104) for receiving the large number of the caps (3) and a discharge unit (106) provided in the receiving section (104). The discharge unit (106) has an endless member (108) placed in the receiving section (104) in a vertically circulatable manner and also has support members (109) provided at the endless member (108) at regular intervals. In the discharge unit (106), the caps (3) are vertically held at the support members (109) with the openings of the caps (3) held directed to the opposite side of the endless member (108), and the caps (3) are lifted upward and discharged from the receiving section (104).


Aim: The aim of the present study was to explore the student perception of competency development in nutrition
and dietetics and the perceived impact of pre-placement preparation, the clinical placement learning environment,
learning exposures and supervision on this. Methods: A qualitative investigation using semistructured interviews with 26 graduate students who had recently
completed their final clinical placement, recruited purposively from three Australian universities was employed.
Thematic analysis of the interview transcripts and triangular analysis of data was undertaken by the research team,
with a mix of descriptive and interpretive analysis. Results: Students across all three universities generally described the placement experience as intense, personally
challenging and a steep learning curve. Students felt they had adequate theoretical knowledge prior to placement
but were less prepared for the practical application of their skills in a clinical setting. The learning environment
varied across placement sites, with physical, organisation and social environmental factors all contributing to the
students reported pathway to confidence and competence in practice. The style of supervision and supervisory
practices varied considerably and emerged as a significant factor impacting on competency development. Conclusions: Nutrition and dietetic students appear to have a hierarchy of psychosocial and educational needs that
need to be met in the placement environment in order to achieve competency. The present study provides a
framework for enhancing the student experience and the effectiveness of clinical placements as a component of
dietetic workforce preparation.


The identification of brain activity by a brain computer interface (BCI) from electroencephalography (EEG) recordings can be achieved with a wide variety of signal processing and machine learning algorithms. Currently, there is no universal method for explaining the predictions of a BCI decoder in terms of neurophysiologically relevant factors. In this paper, we propose an extension of a prominent, perturbation-based machine learning interpretability technique for EEG recordings. We validate this method with simulated EEG data and show that it can appropriately distinguish contributing electrodes and cortical sources across a range of BCI decoders. We also investigate the convergence properties of the method.


Tubular parison preforms are heated to orientation temperature by means of external radiant heat combined with affirmative heating of the parison on the inside.


??Generally, since the churches have focused on the problem of salvation too much, they disregard the issues, which are related to creation and ecology being dealt with in the Bible and Theology. They think worship only expresses the relationship between God and human, and they do not think about the nature and the environment in their worship. However, it is a gross misunderstanding about the idea of worship. In the Christian worship the created world has a very positive role. Especially Eucharist, which has been maintained in the Christian faith and tradition, is filled with the idea of created world and ecology.
??In the early church people had a clear understanding about God's created world in the Eucharist. Their Eucharist had a clear theme expressing their thanks toward God's act of love which creates and maintains this world.
??The bread and the cup of wine in the Eucharist table generally symbolize the material world created by God; furthermore, they reveal the story in which Jesus Christ, who had become a man by being emptied himself, humbles himself into this material world once again. In addition, the bread and the cup of wine indicate the cooperation between God and his creature.
??In the Eucharist creation is lifted up toward God as offering and thanks. Human takes charge of the role. Human offers the created world including himself as the priest of the cosmic sacrament; as a result of this, all creatures are connected to God by opening themselves and achieve the transcendental essence. The duty of cosmic priest of human is to express the true humane love toward other creatures.
??We go forward to new beings in the Eucharist, which is an eschato-logical banquet. And we experience the universality in which all creatures become one in the Eucharist. Moreover, we experience the Holy Spirit, who makes us enjoy the eschatological banquet in advance through the Eucharist. The spirit, who works in the Eucharist, is the spirit of the creator and the breath of life; the spirit makes all lives on earth communicate with each other.
??In the Christian life which has focused on the issue of personal salvation, such an understanding about the Eucharist makes us realize the way to share the fellowship(koinonia) with others and all creatures in the world. Of course, Eucharist does not directly suggest us technological and practical solutions about all ecological problems which we are confronting; however, in the Eucharist Christians really can have the source for ecological ethos. We are now being invited to join the table of the Eucharist given by Jesus Christ. And in the Eucharist we are being asked to have an ecological conversion toward all creatures to associate with God and feel God's breath.


To explore the learning effects of histoembryology experimental course of higher vocational college students, we constructed a application of three-dimensional knowledge system in experimental teaching of histoembryology. Results showed that experimental group using three-dimensional knowledge system in experimental course, experimental exam achievement and learning interest are higher than that of the ordinary group. This teaching method can directly reflects the students, ability of hands-on mental, practical physical ability, thinking independently,and mastery of basic theoretical knowledge.It is a good experiment teaching method with high reliability.


Canine superficial necrolytic dermatitis (SND) might be caused by nutritional deficiency mostly due to hepatopathy. However the associated hepatic lesions are varied among cases. Therefore, characterization of the concurrent hepatic lesions might be helpful to clarify the pathogenesis of canine SND. In this paper we described cutaneos and hepatic lesions in three cases of canine SND. The first case is an adult female Pomeranian dog. Grossly the liver showed characteristic diffuse nodular appearance. Microscopy revealed multifocal hydropic/glycogen degeneration of hepatocytes accompanying parenchymal collapse and regeneration of hepatocytes resulting in nodular accentuation of the liver. No significant fibrosis was observed. The diagnosis "vacuolar or glycogen hepatopathy" was preferable for the lesion. The second case is an 11-year-old, spayed female Maltese dog. The liver grossly showed nodular appearance as seen in the first case and was histopathologically diagnosed as vacuolar/fatty and hydropic/glycogen hepatopathy with moderate fibrosis and severe hemosiderosis. The third case is a 16-year-old castrated male mongrel dog. The hepatic lesion was diagnosed as hepatocellular carcinoma. All three cases had characteristic SND gross skin lesions such as erosion, scaling and crusting, and their histological findings of the skin biopsies were also consistent with those of SND. The paw pads were most intensely affected in all cases. Hypoalbuminemia and elevation with value of alkaline phosphatase were evidenced in all three cases. Hypoaminoacidemia was seen in the first and second cases. No elevation of glucagon value was observed in our cases. The hepatic lesions of the first and second cases might be of same hepatic disorder. The third case might be the first canine SND case associated with hepatoceller carcinoma.


It is a pleasure for me to welcome you at the Workshop on Dependable Parallel and Network -Centric Systems (DPDNS08) in Miami , Florida. DPDNS workshops have grown in quality and attendance over the past years to become an international forum where attendees can address and discuss all the issues related to the converging fields of dependable computers and communications.


A neutral and efficient one-pot three-component aqueous-phase synthesis is developed for various spirooxindole derivatives from isatin, malononitrile, and 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds in high yields by...


The development of nuclear power programs has led to a study of reactions initiated by radiation which might be of industrial importance. Some of the work which has been carried out on polymerization and halogenation is described. The program of work in polymerization concerns the radiation- initiated polymerization of fluorocarbon olefins and a study of graft copolymerization. Halogenation studies are represented by work on the chlorination of benzene. (W.D.M.)


The article analyzed the actual problem of modeling the borrower's operations in the process of executing the loan agreement to support the necessary indicators of its solvency. A model was proposed that allows adjusting the latter to the optimal value by means of a solution in the field of factoring operations and models of the influence of the factoring operation on forecast indicators. These models (as in factoring, accounting and bills, and in combination with other methods) can be used by the enterprise as a whole to analyze the financial condition of the company, as well as to optimize the financial state for the reporting period in the required areas.


The mobile station, normally, based on the performance of the associated forward link, determining whether to drop the communication link and / or the base transceiver station (BTS). To is a weak forward link (222) to avoid the removal of the communication link with a strong reverse link (224) (220) before determining to drop the communication link (220), the reverse link is still to provide a communication system to determine whether it is good. In one embodiment, the communication system, the quality metric associated with the reverse link, and quality metric (s) related to the reverse link soft handoff mode one or more other reverse links at the (234) based on reverse link (224) to determine whether still good. In other embodiments, the communication system, by comparing the quality measure with a threshold value associated with the reverse link, reverse link (224) to determine whether it is still good.


Dried fish is very important component in Sri Lankan fishery productswhile current domestic production is estimated at around 40,000 tons per year. Generally, dried fish production in Sri Lanka is based on traditional methodology where 30% of salt is used averagely. Use of excess amount of salt can have negative health effects. Therefore production of dried fish with low salt is very important.Accordingly, partial substitution of salt with alternative substances can be done. Current study aimed at evaluating the effect of low levels of salt and combined effect of low salt and spices on quality of dried fish. The study was carried out using eviscerated and cleaned up GoldstripeSardinella with 0% (T1), 5% (T2), 10% (T3) salt levels and two different combinations of salt and spices (1%salt with 0.2%turmeric, 0.5%chlli, 0.5%pepper (T4) and 2%salt with 0.2%turmeric, 0.2%chlli, 0.2%pepper (T5)). Hot air dehydrator (65-70 0 C) was used for fish drying. Chemical (moisture, water activity (a w ), Total volatile nitrogen (TVN), and sodium chloride), physical (texture and rehydration), microbiological (APC, mould and yeast count and coliform count) properties and sensory attributes of experimentally prepared dried fish were investigated. The chemical parameters for all treatments were significantly different ( p<0.05 ) while physical parameters were not ( p>0.05 ). T2 indicated the best chemical quality. The values for moisture, a w , sodium chloride, TVN, texture and rehydration for T2, were 11.6584±0.03, 0.591±0.002, 12.43±0.15, 59.43mg/100g±12.86, 1.54kg±0.14 and 12.70±3.54 respectively. T2 and T3 had least microbial counts while T1 and T5 had highest microbial count. But T5 had highest scores for all sensory attributes indicating consumer preference for low salt and spicy taste regardless of high TVN content and poor microbial quality.Therefore it is essential to improve the methodology to enhance the quality of low salt and spices added dried fish.


In order to make full use of tropical agricultural biotic resources and make up raw material shortage for textile industry in China,enzymatic degumming of pineapple leaf fibre was explored in both theoretical and practical aspects. Purified pectase with high enzymatic activity from a strain screened by us was used.It was shown that the optimal result of degumming could be achieved when reaction conditions were pectinase dosage 8%,pH value 7.0,(52 ℃) and treated for 4 hours.A post_treatment after degumming with xylanase for 45 min and following treatment with H_2O_2 for 15 min would yield fiber qualified for textile utilization.


A novel approach to tuning an inverted F antenna is investigated by using PZT materials that switch elements into contact using a dc control voltage to reconfigure the IFA structure. This produces a prototype reconfigurable antenna which can be finely tuned over a 9% bandwidth.


Based on the temporal ghost imaging with security test, we propose and demonstrate a multi-bit quantum digital signature scheme, in which a multi-bit message can be signed at a time.


A washer belt for use in a brownstock washer, comprising a fabric, wherein said fabric has a fabric multiple layer and is woven in a weave pattern of high density, wherein said fabric is made from one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: poly (phenylene sulfide), polyetheretherketone, wire sheath-core yarns having a sheath resistant to contaminants material and a core of high modulus polymer, sheath yarns-core yarns having a sheath of protective material pH and a core of high modulus material, metallic yarns, sintered metallic yarns, and yarns having a sintered metal sheath on a mono core.


Background Insulin resistance (IR) is a common characteristic in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It has been reported that circulating Fetuin-A levels were associated with IR and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, previous reports on changes in circulating Fetuin-A concentrations in women with PCOS have been inconsistent. Methods 207 subjects were screened for PCOS according to the diagnostic guideline of the Rotterdam consensus criterion. Serum Fetuin-A levels were measured using an ELISA kit. An independent t- test or Nonparametric tests was used to detect differences between PCOS and control groups. The association of the serum Fetuin-A with other parameters was examined by spearman's correlation analysis. Results Our findings show that circulating Fetuin-A concentration ranged from 196.6 to 418.2 µg/L for most women without PCOS (95%). Women with PCOS have higher circulating Fetuin-A levels than healthy women (437.9 ± 119.3 vs. 313.8 ± 60.5 μg/L; p < 0.01). Serum Fetuin-A was positively correlated with BMI, WHR, TG, TC, LDL-C, HOMA-IR, LH, T and DHEA-S. Multivariate regression analysis showed that WHR, TG, HOMA-IR and DHEA-S were independent predictors of the levels of circulating Fetuin-A. Binary logistic regression revealed that serum Fetuin-A was associated with the .occurrence of PCOS. In addition, our ROC curve analysis found that the cutoff values for Fetuin-A to predict PCOS and IR were 366.3 and 412.6 µg/L. Conclusion


Zhang, X.-L., Fu, D.-J. & Dai, T., March 2012. A new species of Kangacaris (Arthropoda) from the Chengjiang lagerstätte, lower Cambrian, southwest China. Alcheringa 36, 23–25. ISSN 0311-5518. A new species Kangacaris shui is erected, having a smaller hypostome, better defined and narrower axis, more arched posterior margin of the cephalic shield, more posterolaterally deflected pleural areas of the thoracic segments, and smaller pygidium than the established species. The new record extends the range of this lower Cambrian genus from Australia to southwest China.


Two extracellular feruloyl esterases (FAE-I and FAE-ll) produced by the anaerobic fungus NeocaUimastix strain MC-2 which cleave ferulic acid from O-{5-O-[(E)-feruloyll-ca-L-arabinofuranosyl}-(l3)-O-3-D-XYIOPYranosyl-(1--4)-D-xylopyranose (FAXX) were purified. The molecular masses of FAE-I and FAE-II were 69 and 24 kDa, respectively, under both denaturing and nondenaturing conditions. Apparent Km and maximum rate of hydrolysis with FAXX were 31.9 piM and 2.9 ,umol min-' mg-' for FAE-I and 9.6 piM and 11.4 pmol min-' mg ' for FAE-II. FAE-ll was specific for FAXX, but FAE-I hydrolyzed FAXX and PAXX, the equivalent p-coumaroyl ester, at a maximum rate of metabolism ratio of 3:1.


Adenomas are benign, premalignant neoplasm composed of dysplastic epithelium. In lower Gastro intestinal tract, adenomatous polyps most commonly occur in colon and rectum. Although rare, it can also arise in anal canal. These neoplasms have the potential to transform into malignancy. Primary Adenocarcinoma arising from prolapsed hemorrhoids being an extremely rare entity warrants an interdisciplinary approach to treatment.


Objective Varicosis of great saphenous vein has a gradually increased morbidity rate in the troop. We conducted a meta-analysis of the result of two main treatment modalities, namely EVLA (endovenous laser ablation) and HL/ S (high ligation with stripping), in order to provide a better reference for the surgical option. Methods Literature published before November 2014 was selected and screened on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria for PRISMA statement (preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses), and Epidata (3.1 version) were used for data extraction and RevMan (5.2 version) used for meta-analysis. Results A total of seven randomized controlled trials in patients with 1402 cases involving 1455 legs were included in this study. Meta-analysis indicated that: technical success rate was 98.5% and 98.4% for HL/S and EVLA, respectively and ORwas 1.06 (95% CI 0.45-2.52), P=0.89; long-term recurrence rate was 15.8% in HL/S and 15.5% in EVLA, OR 1.11 (95% CI 0.18-1.52), P=0.53; long-term reflux rate was 12.5% for HL/S and 15.7% for EVLA, OR0.65 (95% CI 0.34-1.22), P=0.18. The mean difference of AVVSS (Aberdeen Varicose Vein Symptoms Severity Score) was 0.17 (95% CI -0.63-0.96), P=0.68. Conclusion There is no significant difference between EVLA and HL/S in the success rate, long-term recurrence rate, long-term reflux rate, and long-term postoperative AVVSS, and both treatment modalities could be the appropriate option for the treatment of varicosity of great saphenous vein.

 DOI: 10.11855/j.issn.0577-7402.2015.09.16


Digital technologies are becoming an integral part of scholarly activities and open access scholarship has an important role to play in the digital scholar's workload but academics must think of how the economics of this will work. Gill Kirrup asks, who will pay for digital scholarship?


This study was conducted to analyze seasonal and annual variations in rice quality and factors affecting the quality, for quality evaluation of the brand rice varieties produced in Jeonnam region. Coefficient of variation (CV) values for the seasonal variation in the rice quality were 3.1% in Toyo value, 2.1% in whiteness, 1.6% in protein content, 1.0% in moisture content, and 0.4% in head rice ratio. Quality characteristics of the brand rice varieties generally showed a decreasing tendency after April, as the months progressed. CV values for the annual variation in the rice quality were relatively high at 5.6% in protein content and 5.2% in Toyo value whereas those for whiteness and head rice ratio were relatively low, at 2.7% and 1.8%, respectively. Palatability and protein content showed high correlations with minimum air temperature, sunshine hours, rainfall, and daily temperature range. Head rice ratio had a negative correlation with daily temperature range whereas chalky rice ratio had a positive correlation with rainfall. Based on these results, we formulated a multiple regression equation to estimate palatability of cooked rice using protein content, whiteness, head rice ratio, and moisture content as follows:y =-6.71a + 2.27b + 1.29c + 0.51d - 15.34 (R2=0.51*)(y: palatability of cooked rice, a: protein content, b: moisture content, c: whiteness, d: head rice ratio).


An electrochromic copolymer based on pyrrole and 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (EDOT) are electrodeposited on ITO electrode in aqueous micellar solution. The copolymer show blue grey in neutral state (-0.8V) and light blue in oxidized state(0.8V). The λmax of the copolymer in neutral state is 530nm and the onset energy for π-π* transition (Eg) is calculated to be 1.68eV by the onset wavelength. And successive cycle voltammagrams indicate that the incorporation of EDOT units into the Ppy improves the electrochemical stability of the copolymer films, which retains 89% of electroactivity after 500 cycles, the copolymer could be as a promising candidate material for electrochromic devices.


Michael G. Davis1*, Ronald S. Waschmann2, Robert N. Harris3 and David S. Chapman1 1Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA 2U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, National Health and Environmental Effects Laboratory, Western Ecology Division, Corvallis, Oregon 97333, USA 3College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon 97331, USA *E-mail: email@example.com; Phone: (801) 581-3588; http://thermal.gg.utah.edu/~mgdavis/


Abstract The niche graph of a digraph D is the (simple undirected) graph which has the same vertex set as D and has an edge between two distinct vertices x and y if and only if N+D(x) ∩ N+D(y) ≠ ∅ or N−D(x) ∩ N−D(y) ≠ ∅, where N+D(x) (resp. N−D(x)) is the set of out-neighbors (resp. in-neighbors) of x in D. A digraph D = (V,A) is called a semiorder (or a unit interval order ) if there exist a real-valued function f : V → R on the set V and a positive real number δ ∈ R such that (x, y) ∈ A if and only if f(x) > f(y)+δ. A digraph D = (V,A) is called an interval order if there exists an assignment J of a closed real interval J(x) ⊂ R to each vertex x ∈ V such that (x, y) ∈ A if and only if min J(x) > max J(y). Kim and Roberts characterized the competition graphs of semiorders and interval orders in 2002, and Sano characterized the competition-common enemy graphs of semiorders and interval orders in 2010. In this note, we give characterizations of the niche graphs of semiorders and interval orders


An open question in the field of non-equilibrium statistical physics is whether there exists a unique way through which non-equilibrium systems equilibrate irrespective of how far they are away from equilibrium. To answer this question we have generated non-equilibrium states of various types of systems by molecular dynamics simulation technique. We have used a statistical method called system identification technique to understand the dynamical process of equilibration in reduced dimensional space. In this paper, we have tried to establish that the process of equilibration is unique.


In this article, it is analyzed how children appropriate and use playful activities(games) in a Children's Education Center located in the city of Vitoria/ES/Brazil, in order to understand the role they establish in the relations with such cultural forms of expression. To do so, the Studies with the Daily Lifewere used as a methodological assumption. Data was produced through narratives and participant observations, for a four-month period of school insertion. The analyzes reveal that the game is lived by children inspontaneous situations and, above all, in Physical Education classes. In the first case, the children organize their own practices, predominantly of symbolic games; whereas in the classes, they act tactically, altering the games proposed by teachers according to their interests and needs. In both cases,Vygotsky social-historical perspective and Certeau's concept of productive consumption highlighted the cultural production of the children in the relationsthey establish with the game, denoting its main role. Keywords: Game; Physical Education; Children's education; Protagonism


4592 Background: MLN2704 is an immunoconjugate designed to deliver the maytansinoid anti-microtubule agent DM1 directly to prostate cancer cells through the prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) targeted monoclonal antibody MLN591. Preclinical models have indicated significant activity in human prostate cancer xenografts. We report the results of the first phase I trial of MLN2704 in patients with CMPC. Methods: The study was designed to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD), dose-limiting toxicity (DLT), pharmacokinetics (PK), and immunogenicity of a single ascending dose of MLN2704 administered intravenously over 2.5 hours. Based on emerging safety and PK data, repeat dosing at 4-week intervals was subsequently permitted. Patients with progressive CMPC and adequate organ function were eligible for enrollment. Results: 23 patients have received MLN2704 at doses ranging from 18 to 343 mg/m2 in this ongoing trial. 17 patients have received ≥ 3 doses. PK of antibody related analytes (J591-DM1, Tota...


It is inevitable that our discussion of the language question in its relation specifically to the missionary enterprise of the Christian Church will be colored by our concepts of the purpose and function of missions. Our problem today is much more than a linguistic problem. It is even more fundamentally a problem in the theology of missions. If the Christian Church can discharge its duty by filling Africa's dinner pail, healing her ulcers, employing her labor pool, and killing her mosquitos, then a minimum of words is needed for the job. If we conceive of the duty of the Christian Church as educating and preparing Africa to take her appropriate place in the world's councils, then we had best get on with the job by preparing to use and teach English and French. But if we are convinced that the fundamental duty of the Christian Church is to tell a story, then the language question is crucial, and every tribal language and dialect becomes important. If, furthermore, we believe that the story we must tell is a story about God, who in His infinite mercy gave his own Son to die in oui place if we believe that the telling of that story is a matter of eternal life and death to those who hear it and if we


Early and late effects of short-living iodine isotopes on the thyroid of children in Byelarus are described. Early effects manifested with an increase in the thyroid functional activity in children up to one year of age during 1986. Follicular cell hypertrophy is considered as a marker of the radiation effect at a dose level from 0.1 to 1 krad. Late effects are thyroid carcinomas the incidence of which in the country rose ten-fold within the last 5 years.


This paper examines insider trading during the October, 2008 stock market crash. I show that inside traders did not sell big losers before the crash. However, insiders bought in very large numbers immediately after the crash, and were especially active buyers in small firms, high book-to-market firms, and high-beta firms. The insiders who bought during this period successfully predicted post-crash returns that are substantially larger and longer-lasting than most returns following insider purchases observed during non-crash periods. These results, however, are similar to those in a previous study (Seyhun (1990)) on the 1987 crash. This new evidence of large post-crash returns following insider purchases therefore emerges as a potential empirical regularity for widescale market crashes. ∗University of Mississippi, Department of Economics, 341 Holman Hall, University, MS, 38677, firstname.lastname@example.com


Strategies to modulate the body's innate and adaptive immunity to treat advanced stage cancer has taken central stage in the management of solid and hematologic malignancies. Agents targeting the programmed death-1 (PD-1) pathway in particular, have become established therapies for various types of cancer.


The utility model discloses a fuel gas jetting device's reset structure, including spring holder and spring, be provided with the counter bore on the spring holder, the counter bore has first portion and second portion, and the first portion of counter bore is used for fixed spring, and the diameter of first portion is less than the diameter of second portion, the spring holder still includes the mounting to the fixed spring seat, the spring sets up to the wire spring, and the maximum diameter of spring is less than the diameter of the second portion of counter bore. The spring sets up the reducing dysmorphism coil spring for the diameter diminishes to the centre gradually from both ends. Reset structure sets up in last valve plate and moves between the valve plate. Reset structure sets up in moving between the static valve plate in valve plate and below. The second portion of counter bore is set up as that the second portion can cover the spring completely when spring during by the complete compression.


The ESA-funded project BIOINSPACED intends to find biomimetic solutions for new technologies that can contribute to ESA's 'Clean Space' initiative by mitigating space debris. Analyzing existing biomimetic examples and screening nature's idea pool helps defining new bioinspired solutions that have the potential to fulfil the technical requirements related to an active debris removal mission. This paper will expand the current state of the art of active debris removal by describing a newly developed catalogue of 130 collected concepts with potential for future debris removal missions. A feasibility analysis was conducted, evaluating and subsequently enabling clustering and ranking of different concepts regarding their functionality and applicability. The ten most promising principles are presented in this study, and will be used to conceptualize holistic debris removal scenarios and manufacture one simple demonstrator during the next phase of the project, harvesting and illustrating their biomimetic potential for innovative solutions.


Approaching 80 million in number, India has the second largest population of elderly people after China. The living arrangement of the elderly is seen as a parameter of great importance in understanding their plight in developing countries because of the lack of public institutions and social security nets. Using the India Human Development Survey–2005 (IHDS), a 40,000 household nationwide multi-topic dataset collected by the University of Maryland in collaboration with National Council of Applied Economic Research, we examine whether the living arrangements of the elderly have any bearing on the status of their health or the amount spent on treatment when sick. Furthermore, for a limited sample we also test an intermediary variable – a household decision making index that we believe informs us of the functioning of the family and should have a relationship with health outcomes like seeking treatment and how much is spent.


Abstract Working with families of patients with severe mental illness has proven to be effective in reducing the relapse rate for patients and the distress level of families. However, there is no general framework available for adult mental health professionals on incorporating family work in their everyday practice. The Pyramid of Family Care discussed in this paper is based on the same conceptual work as Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. The bottom levels include the family's basic needs for information about the illness and orientation to the mental health service. This contrasts with the top level which represents complex needs for interventions such as intensive family therapy. This paper will expand on this model of family care. The different levels of the Pyramid will be discussed and a minimum level of care defined.


Let k ≥ 2 be an integer. A function f : V(D)→ {−1, 1} defined on the vertex set V(D) of a digraph D is a signed total k-independence function if ∑ x∈N−(v) f (x) ≤ k − 1 for each v ∈ V(D), where N−(v) consists of all vertices of D from which arcs go into v. The weight of a signed total k-independence function f is defined by w( f ) = ∑ x∈V(D) f (x). The maximum of weights w( f ), taken over all signed total k-independence functions f on D, is the signed total k-independence number αst(D) of D. In this work, we mainly present upper bounds on αst(D), as for example α k st(D) ≤ n − 2d(∆− + 1 − k)/2e and αst(D) ≤ ∆ + 2k − δ − 2 ∆+ + δ+ · n, where n is the order, ∆− the maximum indegree and ∆ and δ are the maximum and minimum outdegree of the digraph D. Some of our results imply well-known properties on the signed total 2-independence number of graphs. 1. Terminology and Introduction In this paper, all digraphs are finite without loops or multiple arcs. The vertex set and arc set of a digraph D are denoted by V(D) and A(D), respectively. The order n = n(D) of a digraph D is the number of its vertices. If uv is an arc of D, then we write u→ v, and we say that v is an out-neighbor of u and u is an in-neighbor of v. For a vertex v of a digraph D, we denote the set of in-neighbors and out-neighbors of v by N−(v) = N− D(v) and N(v) = N D(v), respectively. The numbers d − D(v) = d −(v) = |N−(v)| and d+D(v) = d(v) = |N+(v)| are the indegree and outdegree of v, respectively. The minimum indegree, maximum indegree, minimum outdegree and maximum outdegree of D are denoted by δ− = δ−(D), ∆− = ∆−(D), δ = δ(D) and ∆ = ∆(D), respectively. A digraph D is called inregular or r-inregular if δ−(D) = ∆−(D) = r and outregular or r-outregular if δ(D) = ∆(D) = r. We say that D is regular or r-regular if it is r-inregular and r-outregular. If X ⊆ V(D) and v ∈ V(D), then E(X, v) is the set of arcs from X to v and E(v,X) the set of arcs from v to X. If X and Y are two disjoint vertex sets of a digraph D, then E(X,Y) is the set of arcs from X to Y. The number of vertices of odd indegree and even indegree are denoted by no and ne, respectively. If X ⊆ V(D) and f is a mapping from V(D) into some set of numbers, then f (X) = ∑ x∈X f (x). For a vertex v in V(D), we denote f (N−(v)) by f [v] for notational convenience. The associated digraph D(G) of a graph G is the digraph obtained from G when each edge e of G is replaced by two oppositely oriented arcs with the same ends as e. 2010 Mathematics Subject Classification. Primary 05C20 ; Secondary 05C69,


Knot proteins are rare proteins whose backbones adopt knotted configurations with a wide range of topologically interesting features [Lim, 2015]. They were regarded as structural impossibilities, until they were observed embedded in naturally-occurring proteins in the early 2000s [Taylor, 2000; Lim, 2003]. Ubiquitin carboxyl-terminal hydrolase, or UCH, is one of the most complex knot proteins studied to-date. UCH contains a knot structure composed of 5 crossings around the polypeptide chain (5 2 knot). Humans have four UCHs: UCH-L1, UCH-L3, UCH-L5 and BAP1. The UCH-L1 in particular is found in abundance in the nerve cells of the brain and is thought to be involved in the degradation of proteins. Mutations of UCH-L1 have been implicated in Parkinson's disease, a neurological condition involving poor movement and balance [Virnau, 2011]. UCH contains approximately 230 amino acids, which forms a pretzel-shaped (Gordian) knot with a core spanning from amino acid number 10 to 216 (meaning only 10 amino acids from the N-terminus must be cleaved for the knot to completely unravel). Whereas most experimental studies on knot proteins use chemical agents for following the overall in-solution denaturing and refolding by e.g. fluorescence or circular dichroism, the aim of the present study is to analyze the kinetically-trapped conformations of UCH in its different native and non-native states in one experiment. We use trapped ion mobility spectrometry-mass spectrometry (TIMS-MS) equipped with a nano-electrospray source to investigate the structural stability of UCH and the changes in its conformations according to the charge state while varying the solution conditions. The unfolding intermediates and the conformational space of UCH are probed as a function of the organic solvent content (methanol, acetonitrile) and using collisional gas-phase activation in front of the ion mobility measurement.


This article analyzed the influence of increasing wages on cropping patterns from theoretical and empirical perspectives. The results showed that the increasing labor cost provided a significant incentive to adjust the grain cropping pattern, which increased the production of the three major cereal grains but reduced the production of other grain crops. Increasing wages had a significant negative impact on cash crops. More labor‐intensive cash crops experienced a larger negative impact in the context of increasing wages. The increase in labor costs also had a negative impact on the proportion of vegetables produced, which was more evident in northern China. A further mechanism test indicated that factor substitution was a significant reason for cropping pattern changes; this illustrated the substitution of labor by machinery not only between grain crops and cash crops but also among different cash crops.


It is different from the ordinary environmental protection air conditioner.This new air conditioner is more energy-saved.This paper introduces the design of such an air conditioner,which takes normal water as refrigerant and integrates the technology of evaporative cooling,semiconductor refrigeration and lithium bromide absorption refrigeration.It is not only evaporative cooling,but also cools faster and output more refrigerating.The experiment proves that the new air conditioner is more energy conservation and less emission than the traditional one.It is comfortable,convenient and low cost for the human being.In the densely populated place,it can be both cooling and improving air quality,and have much prominent advantages such as the cooling speed,health,economy,environment protection,etc.


We represent the earth as a sphere with radius R and assume that the material is perfectly elastic and isotropic. Thus we ignore ellipticity, rotation, damping, lateral inhomogeneities and anisotropy.


Arterial bifurcations in the circle of Willis were observed three-dimensionally in 44 cases of cerebral aneurysm and 45 control cases. Variations of the circle of Willis were also studied in relation to cerebral aneurysm. The following results were obtained : 1. Aneurysm always occurred at the apex of the cerebral arterial bifurcation where axial flow in the parent artery immediately proximal to the aneurysm was assumed to impinge. 2. A statistically valid correlation was found between cerebral aneurysm and anterior middle cerebral artery. A statistically valid correlation was also noted between the external diameter of the parent arteries and the side of aneurysms in 19 anterior communicating aneurysms and 5 posterior communicating aneurysms. When the proximal portion of the anterior cerebral artery or when the posterior communicating artery was thicker than the contralateral one, the aneurysm tended to occur on the thicker side. 3. One aneurysm developed on a dilated feeding artery of an associated cerebral arterio-venous malformation. Another one developed at the proximal branching point from an associated accessory middle cerebral artery. These results show the preponderence of the occurrence of cerebral aneurysm at sites where blood flow is relatively abundant because of some variation in the form of the circle of Willis. They also suggest that hemodynamic stress plays an important role in the pathogenesis of cerebral aneurysm.


The calculation of orientation distribution functions (ODF) from incomplete pole figures can be carried out by an iterative procedure taking into account the positivity condition for all pole figures. This method strongly reduces instabilities which may occasionally occur in other methods.


This research aims to observe demographic characteristics, behavior and experience used in condominiums purchasing and to define marketing factors of condominiums purchasing in the Thonburi area of Bangkok. This research applies the quantitative method to collect demographic data. The population is 400 people working in Bangkok were surveyed during 1-30 August 2021. The sample was determined by calculating from Taro Yamane's formula. The questionnaire with content accuracy was then used to experiment with 30 samples (Pilot Test) and calculate the confidence value through the Statistical program to check the reliability of the questionnaire. For most of the sample population, the top three reasons for purchasing condominiums are convenience, safety, and reasonable room price. Most of the respondents consider the shared facilities that affect the condominium purchasing decision. Overall, there are some interesting points such as: respondents prioritize the condo location rather than price factors; female sample group is more focused on the shared facilities of the condominium and so on.


Spatially resolved electron energy-loss data have been recorded at the interface between niobium and sapphire (α-Al_2O_3), a model metal/ceramic couple. The spatial-difference technique is used to extract interface specific components of the energy-loss near-edge structure (ELNES), which are dependent on the chemistry and bonding across the interface. Multiple scattering calculations of aluminum, oxygen, and niobium clusters were performed to simulate the measured Al L_2,3 ELNES. Two samples fabricated by different techniques were examined. The first interface was made by diffusion bonding pure crystals. Its interface spectrum is identified with tetrahedral coordination of the Al ions at the interface. The calculations match the experimental edge structures, supporting the notion of aluminum to niobium metal bonding and concurring with a structural model in which the basal plane of sapphire at the interface is terminated by a full monolayer (i.e., 67% excess) of aluminum. The second sample was produced by molecular beam epitaxy. The spectrum of this interface is consistent with an atomistic structure in which the interfacial basal plane of sapphire is terminated by oxygen. An unoccupied band of states within the band gap of Al_2O_3 is observed, signifying chemical bonding between metal and ceramic.


Abstract Excess molar enthalpies H m E and excess molar volumes V m E at T  = 298.15 K and normal atmospheric pressure for the binary systems{ x CH 3 (CH 2 ) 3 Cl + ( 1 −  x ) CH 3 (CH 2 ) n  − 1 OH} ( n  = 4 to 8) have been determined using a Calvet microcalorimeter, and from density measurements using a vibrating-tube densimeter. The H m E values for all the mixtures are positive, and V m E values are positive, or negative depending on the mole fraction of the chloroalkane. Experimental H m E results are compared with the predictions of UNIFAC group-contribution models considered by Tassios et al. and by Larsen et al.


PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an ovarian cancer detecting method and detecting kit based on finding an autoantibody marker excelling in sensitivity to ovarian cancer. SOLUTION: The ovarian cancer detecting method comprises detecting an antibody to the whole or part of one or more kinds of protein selected from a group consisting of GDI (RhoGDP dissociation inhibitor), Ezrin (Villin-2), MVP (major vault protein) and PheRS (phenylalanyl-tRNA synthetase) in a humor analyte, and when a detection value increased according to the amount of antibody is a larger value than a standard detection value or when the antibody is detected although it is not detected as standard, these are regarded as an immediate or age-based index to the presence of ovarian cancer or progress to ovarian cancer in a subject. An ovarian cancer detecting kit is also provided to carry out the detecting method. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT


Hepatic hydrothorax is a complication seen in up to 10% of patients with advanced liver disease, which typically presents with recurrent pleural effusions. Current available therapeutic options are limited. We demonstrate this condition in a 52-year-old female, and discuss the diagnostic and management difficulties we encountered. Through introducing an intrapleural catheter we successfully enabled resolution of symptoms, reduced hospital admissions and significantly improved our patient's quality of life, with no recurrence of an effusion at 9-month follow-up.


Experimental investigations suggest that microcracking may be the major cause for the commonly-encountered degradation of ferroelectric actuators, namely electric fatigue. The present analysis, based upon the lattice distortions occurring during the formation of electric twins, indicates that intersections of domain walls with grain boundaries are likely to be origins of microcracks because of the concentrations of stress and electric fields arising due to the incompatibility of the lattice distortions with the grain boundary constraints. This further motivated an asymptotic analysis on the stress and electric field concentrations near intersections of domain walls with grain boundaries. This analysis is carried out within a frame work of electrostatics for deformable continua. Assuming that the electromechanical state in each of the ferroelectric domains is slightly distorted from one of the natural states of the crystal, the authors developed a piecewise linearized model for which concentrations of stress and electric fields correspond to singularities of these fields. The asymptotic analysis concludes that both the stress and electric fields exhibit a power-law singularity. Several examples indicate that the order of singularity depends upon the crystal orientation and the orientations of the domain walls with respect to the grain boundary which they intersect.


have been carried out with the purpose of determining the lanthanide ion site luminescence properties. These studies have been made at low temperatures with crystals containing 0.3 to 3 at.% of Nd ion substituting for Gd ions. The experimental results discussed here are based on the analysis of the absorption, fluorescence, and excitation spectra. We have shown the presence of seven absorber centers disposed in four groups. Three of them exhibit a substructure composed of two sites each. These Nd ion centers have been correlated with known crystallographic sites. ( 1999 Academic Press


ABSTRACT Tourism entrepreneurship is frequently promoted as a livelihood strategy for Sámi indigenous people living in northern Sweden. At the same time, tourism's ability to fully take over struggling primary sectors has been brought into question, due perhaps to a mismatch of skills or to tourism's seasonality and low pay. In spite of that, the role of tourism development might relate less to financial autonomy but could best be characterized as being supplementary and complementary to other occupations. Additionally, the motivations behind tourism involvement among Sámi tourist entrepreneurs remain largely unknown. This interview-based study therefore aims to uncover why Sámi indigenous tourist entrepreneurs living in northern Sweden get involved in tourism and to what extent tourism is part of a livelihood diversification strategy. The findings show that a combination of factors such as lifestyle choices, existing touristic demand and readily available forms of capital lead people to become tourist entrepreneurs. At the same time, for some respondents, tourism is part of a livelihood diversification strategy where its development is not sought for replacing a struggling traditional occupation, namely reindeer herding, but for complementing it.


A practical light adjustment system for the tracking and measurement television is introduced.The full automatic light adjustment within a wide range is carried out by the integration time of CCD camera with an electron shutter and planar motor automatic iris controlled by video signal.The constitution and operating principle of the light adjustment system is briefly described in the paper.


To transmit data in a radio network which comprises at least one base station and a plurality of subscriber stations and in which transmission occurs using slots of a time-division multiplex frame and frequency bands of a predetermined frequency range, the data allocated to a plurality of subscriber stations in each case undergo broadband transmission in a slot of the time-division multiplex frame and in a plurality of adjacent frequency bands by the JD (joint detection)-CDMA (code division multiple access) process known per se.


Universal rateless coding over unknown discrete memoryless channels (DMC) is considered. In rateless codes each codeword is infinitely long, and the decoding time depends on the confidence level of the decoder. This work considers the finite message set case where a finite number of bits are transmitted over an unknown discrete memoryless channel, with a fix allowed error probability. Using rateless codes along with sequential universal decoding that utilizes a mixture probability law instead of the unknown channel law, an optimal universal scheme is obtained. The analysis specifies explicitly the attainable rate, at each message set size and allowed error probability, which reflects the cost of universality.


GAIN CONTROL DEVICE FOR A LIGHT DISPLAY INDICATION APPARATUS ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT. IN THE GAIN CONTROL DEVICE ACCORDING TO THE INVENTION, BRIGHTNESS USING LIGHT DISPLAY OF 'MEASURING DEVICE IS ELECTRONIC cONTROLLED IN RESPONSE TO SIGNAL PULSE AP FACTOR CAUSED BY USING VARIABLE DEVICE OF 1 FOR LIGHTING CONTROL LAMP LIGHTING UNIT 3 A REGULAR ACTION. CIRCUIT IS USED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM VALUE BRIGHTNESS USING LIGHT DISPLAY. THIS CIRCUIT IS MADE ACTIVE WHEN OPENING SWITCH LIGHTING 4 TO LIMIT THE RANGE OF VOLTAGE PULSED APPLIED TO TERMINAL OF LIGHT DISPLAY MEDIUM APPLICATION:. TABLE EDGE OF VEHICLES.


In this paper we present a methodology for the solution of binary systems that allows the simultaneous use of all the available information. We give a statistical criterion to judge about the quality of the results. This methodology, based mainly on the Wilson-Prince procedure devised by our group for the solution of binary systems (by Barone et al. in 1988 and 1990 and Milano et al. in 1989), has here been applied to the analysis of four W UMa binaries for which existing solutions were, for different reasons, unsatisfactory. We show the cases for which more observational data are necessary or those for which a better analysis would be sufficient to give final answers


The mechanism of perpendicular momentum input of lower hybrid waves and its influence on plasma rotation are studied. Discussion for parallel momentum input of lower hybrid waves is presented for comparison. It is found out that both toroidal and poloidal projections of perpendicular momentum input of lower hybrid waves are stronger than those of parallel momentum input. The perpendicular momentum input of lower hybrid waves therefore plays a dominant role in forcing the changes of rotation velocity observed during lower hybrid current drive. Lower hybrid waves convert perpendicular momentum carried by the waves into the momentum of dc electromagnetic field by inducing a resonant-electron flow across flux surfaces therefore charge separation and a radial dc electric field. The dc field releases its momentum into plasma through the Lorentz force acting on the radial return current driven by the radial electric field. Plasma is spun up by the Lorentz force. An improved quasilinear theory with gyro-phase dependent distribution function is developed to calculate the radial flux of resonant electrons. Rotations are determined by a set of fluid equations for bulk electrons and ions, which are solved numerically by applying a finite-difference method. Analytical expressions for toroidal and poloidal rotations are derived using the same hydrodynamic model.


Mobility is one of the main factors to promote the quality of life for the citizens; a low level of mobility is generally leading to a low quality of life, as it may become a barrier to satisfaction of basic needs and participation in social life. The paper focuses on identifying the urban quality of life, the relevance of its mobility urban quality of life concept and studying the indicators of mobility. Moreover, the paper investigates Al-Rehab City as one of new communities in Cairo' to identify variables of street connectivity and determine the relationship between land use and mobility by applying Space Syntax. The paper aims to prove the impact of multi modal, walkable and effective transport system in improving the quality of life and encouraging citizens to move to new cities, which leads to achieve the Expected population capacity in Egyptian new cities. Finally, the paper is concluding with concrete results in the measurement of quality of life features in Al-Rehab city that concerning the mobility dimension, accessibility, pedestrian catchment area and connectivity. Also, using space syntax techniques can verify these features which will contribute to the establishment of sustainable residential areas.


This paper summarizes the results of an effort to develop an International Barrier Corporation (IBC) MK-7 barrier that can contain and redirect an 80,000-lb tractor van-trailer. After evaluation of various options, the approach of using portland cement--stabilized sand as the fill material was selected. The developmental effort included laboratory testing to determine the appropriate mix for the stabilized sand fill material, computer simulation to investigate the bending moments and shear strength required for the barrier to contain and redirect various vehicle types and weights, and full-scale crash testing of the smaller IBC MK-9 barrier with automobiles to obtain baseline data for use in developing the MK-7 truck barrier. A mix of 100 lb sand, 10 lb portland cement, and 10 lb water was selected for use as the fill material for the IBC MK-7 truck barrier. The barrier was struck by an 80,000-lb tractor van-trailer at 50.9 mph and 15.0 degrees. The tractor-trailer was contained and smoothly redirected by the barrier. The tractor-trailer rolled considerably toward the barrier during the impact sequence but remained upright with the bottom of the left side of the trailer sliding on top of the barrier. The vehicle was severely damaged, but the barrier sustained only minor damage. The results of the crash test indicate that the IBC MK-7 barrier with stabilized fill material meets the guidelines set forth in NCHRP Report 230 for a high-performance truck barrier.


International scientific-practical conference "Rumyantsev Readings — 2017" devoted to the "500th Anniversary of the Edition of the first Slavonic Bible of Francysk Skaryna: Development of Book Printing Culture" was held in the Russian State Library (RSL) on 18—19 April, 2017. Organizers of the conference were the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Belarus, the Russian State Library, the National Library of Belarus and the Library Assembly of Eurasia. In addition to the main topic there was considered the wide range of issues on theory and practice of the library science, bibliography science, bibliology, history of public depositories and private collections, important areas of the activity of modern libraries. There was held the plenary session of the Interregional Committee on Cataloguing the "New Stage of Development of the Russian and International Cataloguing". There was organized the work of five Round Tables. "Rumyantsev readings — 2017" helped to attract attention to the issues of preserving and studying the world cultural heritage and national values, issues of functioning of the libraries in the present historical phase, the search of ways of innovative development, enhanced cooperation between institutions of culture, education, science and intercultural interaction. It can be stated that the traditional annual conference of the Russian State Library today is one of the largest scientific-practical events on library topics on the territory of Russia and can rightfully claim the international status.


In this paper we collect results concerning the {operator-norm} convergent {Trotter} product formula for two semigroups $\{\e^{- t A}\}_{t\geq 0}$, $\{\e^{- t B}\}_{t\geq 0}$, with densely defined generators $A$ and $B$ in a {Banach} space. Although the {strong} convergence in Banach space for contraction semigroups is known since the seminal paper by Trotter (1959), which after more than three decades was extended to convergence in the {operator-norm} topology in {Hilbert} spaces by Rogava (1993), the {operator-norm} convergence in a {Banach} space was established only in (2001).


The goal is to identify the features and prospects for production of dietary meat in Kazakhstan, to reveal the problems that constrain it. Methods – statistical, sociological research, analytical. Results – the development of poultry and rabbit breeding industries is shown. Additional opportunities for expanding the dietary meat market are analyzed: growing ostriches, quails, turkeys, etc. The paper assesses the export and import of poultry meat and by-products, the dynamics of poultry farming indicators over a number of years. A comparative analysis of the efficiency of breeding cattle and ostriches has been carried out. The reasons hindering the expansion of production of dietary meat are summarized: competitive advantages of producing countries in CIS and abroad; historically developed mentality of the population; low level of advertizing; lack of veterinary certification for ostrich and rabbit meat, bird flu; insignificant interest from investors. Conclusions – there is a need for effective public support for the development of the industry on the basis of concessional lending to entrepreneurship, tax exemption for enterprises during the formation of this type of business, public assistance in the field of product certification; support for R&D by investor to empower the industry; its modernization, equipping with the latest equipment, improving technologies for obtaining environmentally friendly organic products. The production of dietary meat is economically profitable and has the potential for its comprehensive distribution on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.


Do you think there is no better and more creative solution for dissolving conflicts other than deep-rooted and obsolete tactic of "war & violence"?


Sarcopenia, or loss of skeletal muscle mass, is associated with increased mortality and morbidity in liver transplant (LT) candidates. Six‐minute walk distance (6MWD) and health‐related quality of life (HRQOL) as assessed by short form 36 scores (SF‐36) also impact clinical outcomes in these patients. This study explored the relationship between the sarcopenia, 6MWD, and HRQOL in LT candidates. Sarcopenia was evaluated based on skeletal muscle mass index (SMI) quantified from abdominal computed tomography. Patients were followed until death, removal from the wait list or the end of the study period. Two hundred and thirteen patients listed for LT were included. The mean SMI, 6MWD and mean gait speed were 54.3 ± 9.7, 370.5 m and 1 m/s, respectively. Sarcopenia was noted in 22.2% of LT candidates. There was no correlation between sarcopenia, 6MWD, and SF‐36 scores. The 6MWD, but not sarcopenia, was an independent predictor of mortality (hazard ratio = 2.1 [0.9–4.7]). In summary, sarcopenia did not emerge as a significant predictor of waitlist mortality and also failed to correlate with either functional capacity or HRQOL in LT candidates. In patients with ESLD awaiting LT, 6MWD appears to be a more useful prognostic indicator than the presence of sarcopenia.


Visual occlusions caused by the environment or by the robot itself can be a problem for object recognition during manipulation by a robot hand. Under such conditions, tactile and somatosensory information are useful for object recognition during manipulation. Humans can visualize the appearance of invisible objects from only the somatosensory information provided by their hands. In this paper, we propose a method to generate an image of an invisible object's posture from the joint angles and touch information provided by robot fingers while touching the object. We show that the object's posture can be estimated from the time-series of the joint angles of the robot hand via regression analysis. In addition, conditional generative adversarial networks can generate an image to show the appearance of the invisible objects from their estimated postures. Our approach enables user-friendly visualization of somatosensory information in remote control applications.


The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of hydroxyapatite's (HA) particle size, shape, and variation of HA weight percentage on the rheological behaviour of polycaprolactone/hydroxyapatite (PCL/HA) composite. The composite was produced by melt blending process using a single screw extruder assisted with an ultrasonic wave with varied HA weight content (0 wt.%, 10 wt.%, 20 wt.%, 30 wt.% and 40 wt.%). Two types of HA were used, which are needle shape (HAN) and irregular shape (HAS). The rheological behaviour of the PCL/HA composite was investigated through the melt flow index (MFI) test at a varied temperature of 100, 110, and 120 °C. The result indicated that an increase of HA content decreases the MFI values of the PCL/HA composite. At similar content of HA, PCL/HAN composite has higher activation energy with lower MFI values compared to PCL/HAS composite. In conclusion, this study concluded that the particle size, shape, and weight percentage of HA significantly affect the rheological behaviour of PCL/HA composites.


Tissue culture techniques for Lonicera japonica'Jinhua 3'were studied. The results showed that the suitable induction medium was MS + 6-BA 1. 5 mg / L + NAA 0. 1 mg / L. The suitable proliferation medium with the robust and orderly buds was MS + 6-BA 1. 0 mg / L + NAA 0. 2 mg / L,the multiplication coefficient of which was 4. 5 roughly. The suitable rooting medium was 1 /2MS + NAA 0. 2 mg / L + IBA 0. 4 mg / L,the rooting rate of which reached 90%. The transplanting matrix were peat and perlite(Vpeat+ Vperlite= 3∶ 1),and the transplanting survival rate of which was up to 90%.


The invention discloses a masonry method for improving a refractory liner of a tertiary air duct of a dry-process cement kiln, which is characterized by comprising the following steps: 1) using composite refractory bricks in the tertiary air duct, except for expansion joints, brick retaining rings, elbows and tower parts; 2) increasing the wall thickness of the tertiary air duct to 10-12 mm; 3) using composite bricks for the lower half ring of the tertiary air duct; 4) arranging sealing bricks on a sealing part of the tertiary air duct. The masonry method for improving a refractory liner of a tertiary air duct of a dry-process cement kiln has the beneficial effects below: 1. the original calcium silicate board + refractory brick double-layer structure of a bottom region of the tertiary air duct is transformed into a composite brick single-layer structure, so as to stabilize the foundation structure and prevent the refractory bricks from collapsing due to foundation sinking at high temperature; 2. 1450-type siliceous mullite composite bricks are used to improve the refractoriness and prevent the refractory bricks from softening deformation at high temperature; 3. the original designed thickness of a cylinder is increased from 8 mm to 12 mm, so as to increase the stiffness of the cylinder of the tertiary air duct, reduce the cylinder deformation, and prolong the service life of the refractory bricks.


A numerical method is developed for solving singular differential equations using steepest descent based on weighted Sobolev gradients. The method is demonstrated on a variety of first and second order problems, including linear constrained, unconstrained, and partially constrained first order problems, a nonlinear first order problem with irregular singularity, and two second order variational problems.


BACKGROUND
Subjects receiving levothyroxine (L-T4) treatment have increased prevalence of depression, anxiety, and antidepressant use, but whether the underlying mechanism relates to thyroid autoimmunity is still unclarified.

METHODS
This is a population-based longitudinal study. Baseline biochemical and questionnaire data from the Danish General Suburban Population Study (GESUS) in 2010-2013 were linked with individual-level longitudinal data in national health registries. The aim was to investigate the associations between thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPOAb) and L-T4 treatment, separately and through interaction, and at least one redeemed prescription for antidepressants. Logistic and Cox regression were used to evaluate initiation of antidepressant use before and after the baseline examination in GESUS, respectively. All exposures and covariates were fixed at the date of baseline examination. Thyroid autoimmunity was defined as serum thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPOAbs)>60 U/mL. Adjustments included sex, age, education, income, Charlson comorbidity index, smoking and alcohol. Sensitivity analyses were performed for missing variables, exclusion of lithium use, exclusion of thyroid surgery, and conservative definitions for L-T4 treatment and antidepressant use requiring at least 2 prescriptions.

RESULTS
We included 12,894 individuals, of whom 2,353 (18%) had "past or current" antidepressant use at baseline, leaving 10,541 individuals at risk for incident antidepressant use after baseline. Median follow-up was 7.8 years during which 783 individuals (7.4% of 10,541 individuals) had incident antidepressant use. TPOAb positivity was not associated with "past or current" (OR 0.90, 95% CI[0.78-1.03], p=0.13) nor incident antidepressant use (HR 1.02, 95% CI[0.83-1.25], p=0.88). L-T4 treatment was associated with increased "past or current" antidepressant use (OR 1.33, 95% CI[1.10-1.62], p=0.004) and increased incident antidepressant use (HR 1.38, 95% CI[1.03-1.85], p=0.03). There were no interactions between effects of TPOAb positivity and L-T4 treatment on use of antidepressants in logistic (p=0.87) or Cox regression models (p=0.82). Sensitivity analyses were robust, except that incident use of least 2 redeemed antidepressant prescriptions was not statistically significant.

CONCLUSIONS
Levothyroxine treatment, but not TPOAb positivity, was associated with increased prevalent or incident antidepressant use with at least one prescription. Our findings do not support that thyroid autoimmunity is an important factor for antidepressant use in patients receiving L-T4 treatment.


A new partial least squares (PLS) weighting Gaussian process (PWGP) algorithm is proposed to improve the regression performance of Gaussian process (GP), an outstanding kernel-based machine learning method, on high dimensional data with small sample size, especially near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy. Important indexes of original variables are firstly calculated according to their contributions to the PLS regression model. After being weighted by these important indexes, new values of the observations are input into GP algorithm for further regression analysis. Relying on the PLS based weighting technique, important variables could be highlighted by their relatively large index values. Consequently "information saturation" phenomenon could be successfully overcome. Most importantly, unlike other weighting methods, there is no need to have prior knowledge in order to optimize any factors or parameters, thus the PWGP method is especially suitable for regression problems of "black-box" systems. Applications of the proposed method on three NIR spectroscopy dataset, which are widely used as test data, strongly confirmed that the predictive performance of PWGP is superior to other approaches.


The purpose of Multi-modal Multi-criteria Personalized Route Planning (MMPRP) is to provide an optimal route between an origin-destination pair by considering weights of effective criteria in a way this route can be a combination of public and private modes of transportation. In this paper, the fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (fuzzy AHP) and the quantifier-guided ordered weighted averaging (Q-OWA) operators were integrated to calculate the weights of the criteria. Accordingly, a user determines the relative weights with fuzzy AHP method at first. Then, by considering his/her slightly decision strategy, the final weights (the ordered weights) were calculated and K-shortest route determined using K-shortest route algorithm. In the next step, the proposed model presented the best route to user using TOPSIS method. In this study, subway, BRT, bus, taxi, and walking transportation modes were considered for traveling. Also, time, fare, and minimum changes in mode of transportation were considered as effective criteria. This model is implemented in a web-based geographical information system for an area in the center of Tehran and results proved that on average 85.00% of the users with different decision strategies selected the route proposed by the model as the best route.


The essay film has become one of the most substantial film genres of recent years to document and reflect on the role of audiovisual media, its interference in our perception of the world, or problematize the notion of autonomy, authorship, the use of found footage or agency. In this article, the main characteristics of the essay film are examined in one significant work: Bilder der Welt und Inschrift des Krieges (Images of the World and the Inscription of War, 1989) by Harun Farocki. The key analysis centers on some of the formal elements of Farocki's aesthetics such as the relationship between writing and film, a dialectical use of montage or the relationship between the war industry and media.


The new international environment has brougth deep changes in the initial concept with wich the Technical Cooperation Among Developing Countries 'TCDC was born in 1979. Nowadays, this modality of cooperation has a new face characterized by six new conceptual basis wich are: the adding of all solidary efforts, the efficient use of the mass media, the TcDC as an instrument of development, concerted views and equanimity, the strenghtening of the internal capacities of the States and the harmony of the technical and economic cooperation.


FThis paper was prepared based on the surveys among managers of industrial enterprises, which are conducted by IET in compliance with the European harmonized methodology monthly, from September 1992 and cover the entire territory of the Russian Federation. The panel is about 1100 companies, which employ more than 15 per cent of total employment in the industry. The panel is biased towards large enterprises in each of the sub-industries. Feedback on questionnaires is 65-70 per cent.


Laser-induced optical breakdown is an important type of laser-tissue interaction which has been used clinically in ophthalmology for the surgical incision of intraocular structures. The physical processes associated with optical breakdown include plasma formation, acoustic wave generation and propagation, and cavitation.1–3 These processes produce the desired surgical incision effects but also limit the localizability of the laser-tissue interaction.


Effect of FGF21 on metabolic syndrome patients is not exactly clear. In the present study, we assessed serum level of fibroblast growth factor 21 in type 2 diabetic patients with and without metabolic syndrome in Gorgan. The study groups consisted of 120 patients with type 2 diabetes and 60 healthy subjects. Diabetic patients divided into two groups. All subjects were matched according to age and sex. The mean waist circumference, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, triglyceride and fasting blood glucose levels and body mass index were significantly higher in the subjects with metabolic syndrome than control group, but the mean HDL-cholesterol was significantly lower (p = 0.0001). Mean serum level of FGF21 was higher in type 2 diabetic subjects with and without metabolic syndrome than that of control subject (p = 0.0001). There were significant negative correlation between FGF21 and BMI, diastolic blood pressure and HDL-cholesterol in subjects with metabolic syndrome (p<0.05). There were also significant negative correlation between FGF21 and cholesterol and HDL-cholesterol in control group (p<0.05). The findings of this study suggest that serum FGF21 are higher in patients with type 2 diabetes with and without metabolic syndrome than in age and sex matched control group. Our study shows that some of metabolic syndrome components (especially HDL-cholesterol) are associated with high serum FGF21 levels. Because of different effects of FGF21 in rodents, primates and in humans, it may require more investigating on metabolic effects of FGF21 in human's samples. © 2015, Asian Network for Scientific Information. All rights reserved.


Circular tanks have long been used for sedimentation purposes in connection with industrial processes, waste control, water, and sewage treatment. In the design of such tanks, stress has been laid on obtaining the proper detention time for suitable removal of the suspended matter. Little attention has been paid to the hydraulics of the inlet, with a consequent loss in tank efficiency. By means of a model, various inlets were observed and a new type inlet developed appearing to have improved hydraulic characteristics which will increase solid removals now being obtained with accepted types of inlets.


Abstract : The objective of Project 6.3 was to test the feasibility of a tactical detonation system pres ently under development. The system is de signed to locate ground zero by detection and analysis of the electromagnetic radiation emitted during a nuclear detonation. In addition, it is desired that the system furnish information on yield and height of burst. (Author)


CJEU clearly indicates total lack of will to effectively become EU's constitutional court (C-206/13)* In its Judgment of 6 March 2014 in case C-206/13 Siragusa, the Court of Justice of the EU has…


The connectivity has changed the way of communication of the entire world. High-
speed internet, Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Cities, augmented reality, among
others, are progressively increasing the global economy, impacting the lives of users.
In turn, it challenges the current capacity of networks to deal with specifications like
high data traffic rate, low latency and stable connection to devices. Fifth generation
technology (5G) is supposed to revolutionize communication as we are used to
know. It is an evolution to its predecessors that were not prepared and thought for
such an evolution, which is more than just faster downloads. To achieve its full
potential, 5G needs to be more efficient ensuring massive connectivity to devices,
with low latency and huge data traffic volume. In practice, it will require a new
network architecture, different and flexible, based on Network Functions Virtualization
(NFV) and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) technologies. The purpose of this
work is to theoretically approach how the virtualization of network functions enables a
functional and architectural vision of future 5G networks.


As a result of the First and Second World Wars, many areas of former battlefields are littered with non- detonated explosive devices. Therefore, the disposal of these hazards has been intensively pursued for decades. Unfortunately, it often turns out to be difficult to differentiate between non-detonated bombs, which can be buried to 10 m deep in the ground, and non-hazardous metallic objects. Similar to methods of identifying intended and unintended interferers, in this paper similar methods are used to identify passive object. For these two reconstruction methods based on the electromagnetic borehole radar are presented, which, after a previous magnetic borehole inspection, facilitate a better identification of the buried object.