Only less than twenty pages would justify the title; some of the affinities and influences on Boulez, Laing, Foucault are conjectural. Ionesco's dissection of commonplace language is different from Artaud's so-called glossolalia, or perhaps incomprehensibility. Grotowski acknowledged Artaud's ideas and trained his actors accordingly. Magic and violence are reflected in Genet's plays. Peter Brook's productions and his The Empty Space lean on Artaud's conceptions. The initiators of the Living Theatre found their ideas confirmed in Artaud's writings. Branching off from them the Happening was, as Sartre argued, a logical development of Artaud's conception of the act. The bulk of the book takes the reader through Artaud's life story, beginning with his antecedents, the poetes maudits (Rimbaud said 'Je est un autre', not f autre); the link with Ubu is underplayed. Artaud's formative years, working with Lugne-Poe and Dullin, his association with the surrealists, became decisive for his career as a man of the theatre; but it could hardly be argued that he was 'more relevant to our situation than any other writer of the Surrealist movement'. He had a not unsuccessful career in the cinema, as an actor, and co-director of La Coquille et le clergyman. On stage he was less lucky: the Theatre Alfred Jarry, his attempt to enlist the help of the NRF (hardly 'conservative' then), the writing and production of Les Cenci, all proved abortive. The experience of the Balinese theatre in 1931 led him to the writing of the Theatre and its Double, where he pinpoints the elements of cruelty (his reading of Seneca might have been mentioned), alchemy, the symbolism of the plague (used by Camus). Like his contemporaries, Copeau and the Cartel, he wanted to expand the art of acting and integrate stage effects (light and sound) to create a non-verbal language in order to arouse violent emotions in the spectator. Artaud's obsessive interest in magic, exotic mysticism and experimenting with drugs, received a new impetus during his trip to Mexico (Au pays des Tarahumaras). After his trip to Ireland, motivated by religious mania, he was forcibly interned in mental hospitals, first in the Paris region and later in Rodez. The hardships of the occupation, electric shock treatment, continued drug taking, including those to alleviate cancer, made Artaud into the 'Old Man of Fifty' who gave the embarrassing recital at the Vieux Colombier in 1947. Although cared for by his friends at Ivry he was physically and mentally close to his end.


TPS12129Background: Positive treatment outcomes and avoidance of complications are dependent to a large extent on the care provided by family members. However, family caregivers report feeling unpr...


Seizures are more frequent in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and can hasten cognitive decline. However, the incidence of subclinical epileptiform activity in AD and its consequences are unknown. Motivated by results from animal studies, we hypothesized higher than expected rates of subclinical epileptiform activity in AD with deleterious effects on cognition.


It has been postulated that Doppel (Dpl) and Prion (PrP) proteins have yet undetermined interactions, since Dpl is overexpressed in transgenic PrP‐deficient mice. In this study we investigated the expression levels of Dpl and PrP on lymphocytes, monocytes and neutrophils (PMNs) isolated from bovine blood and incubated (2 and 18 h) with TNFα, IL‐1, IL‐2, IL‐8, C5a, IFNγ, anti‐PrP, and anti‐Dpl antibodies by flow cytometry. The isolation procedures yielded cell populations with high purity, viability and recovery rates. After 2 h incubation, expression of PrP or Dpl was altered only in PMNs. These cells overexpressed PrP when incubated with TNFα and IFNγ, and both PrP and Dpl when incubated with C5a; incubation with TNFα, IL‐8 and IFNγ led to down‐regulation of Dpl. Lymphocytes incubated for 18 h with IL‐2 and with IFNγ overexpressed Dpl. Incubation with the anti‐PrP antibody induced down‐regulation of Dpl in PMNs after 2 h and overexpression of Dpl in lymphocytes after 18 h. The differences recorded after 2 h were likely due to redistribution of pre‐existing PrP or Dpl molecules, while those seen at 18 h were most probably due to increased protein synthesis. The variations seen using the different activators depend on different receptors and/or signaling pathways. These results demonstrate that is possible to alter the expression of Dpl and PrP in blood cells in vitro by incubation with either cytokines or anti‐PrP antibodies. This opens an interesting opportunity to study the biology of these proteins using in vitro systems. J. Cell. Physiol. 208: 446–450, 2006. © 2006 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.


Summary As the most prominent type of interference in complex surface seismic exploration, scattered noise has been an important research topic for acquisition designers, and it is therefore important to study geometry optimization methods based on the scattered noise. Through both numerical simulation of a geological model of an undulating surface and pre-stack migration processing, this paper demonstrates that acquisition parameters are related to the suppression levels of scattering noise. Based on the comparison of the migration amplitudes of scattered noise measured with different geometries, this paper presents a new geometry optimization method for suppressing scattered noise.


Large predators around the world have long been hunted and persecuted by humans. Recently, however, many large predators are making a comeback. Mountain lions, grizzly bears, wolves, and alligators are all examples of big fierce North American predators whose populations have rebounded, thanks to conservation efforts. However, as oncerare animals become more abundant, old attitudes about the merits of killing large predators often resurface. Efforts to restore wild nature can be undermined if overreaction to the growing presence of predators leads to excessive fearbased lethal control of predators. However, as Benson et al. (1) describe in PNAS, there exists enormous variability in how human communities respond to the growing presence of predators, and the patterns can be surprising. Benson et al. tracked nearly 600 radio-collared mountain lions (Puma concolor) in populations spanning the species' distribution across all of California. Over more than four decades of monitoring, 263 mountain lion deaths were documented, and the cause of death was determined in nearly 200 cases. Despite a statewide ban on mountain lion hunting enacted in 1990, humans caused more than half of all mountain lion deaths in California, and lethal management ranked as the leading source of known-cause deaths. Benson et al. leveraged the extensive geographic coverage of their dataset to explore how human-caused mountain lion mortality varied across regions characterized by disparate densities of people, roads, and livestock, as well as substantial differences in public sentiment about environmental issues. For mountain lions, one might expect human-caused mortality to increase with human population density—after all, more people means more chances for a mountain lion encounter, as well as more roads and traffic, resulting in more vehicular collisions. However, Benson et al. find that mountain lions near California's major urban centers were relatively safe from people. It was mountain lions living in areas of intermediate human density that had the greatest risk of a humancaused death. Perhaps this pattern of risk could be due to a greater concentration of livestock in areas of intermediate human density—more interactions between predators and livestock might result in more management killings. But Benson et al. reject this hypothesis. After controlling for other factors, the density of goat and sheep farms (California mountain lions primarily target smaller livestock) was not significantly related to the risk of mountain lion mortality. A far better predictor of human-caused mortality risk to mountain


We show a tunable flux qubit with built‐in readout, realized with a double SQUID with a supplementary Josephson junction. State preparation and manipulation of the qubit are achieved by applying pulses of magnetic flux in two externally coupled coils, a feature that suits very well with a future integration with RSFQ integrated logic. We show how the system can be read out and prepared in a definite flux state, moreover we show the results of manipulation (lowering of the potential barrier between states) in incoherent regime at liquid helium temperature.


approved: Redacted for Privacy Dr. Lloyd Es\grisp I. Social and personal identities were examined for samples of college graduate students in three culturally different groups: Anglo-American, Mexican-American, and Mexican National. Four identities were explored in terms of salience, frequency, and valence: religious, family, gender, and peer. No differences were found between the groups on religious and gender identities. As predicted, both the Mexican National and Mexican-American groups scored family higher than did members of the AngloAmerican group. Peer responses were not analyzed because there was insufficient data. Three incidental questions were also explored; the salience of consensual versus subconsensual identities; sex difference regarding family and gender identities; and declared religious faith and family and gender identities. For all three cultural groups, and for both sexes, family emerged as the most prominent identity. Gender is the second most important identity, followed by religious and peer identities respectively. Of the incidental questions, the most important finding was that whereas most of the previous research using the same instrument found consensual identities predominant, subconsensual responses were predominant in this study. There were no male-female differences either within or across groups. Such findings raised a question about whether previous cross-cultural studies of sex role could, in fact, comment meaningfully on cultural differences. This was an exploratory study using a small number of subjects (seven men and women in each group) which were not randomly selected. Therefore, the findings were severly qualified. An Exploratory Study of Social and Personal Identity of Selected Anglo-American, Mexican-American, and Mexican National College Students


Study of the emission behavior of organometal halide perovskites CH3NH3PbBr3 as function of excitation intensity by using photoluminescence (PL) and time-resolved photoluminescence (TRPL) techniques reveals the photo-activated mobile ion can evidently impact carrier dynamics in the minutes time scale. We observe that PL intensity and PL decay exhibit excitation intensity dependent reductions in the minute time scale under continuous excitation at constant intensity. It has been confirmed that the carrier recombination intimately related to the density of photoexcited carriers. However, this long response time suggests photo-activated ion migration, rather than photo-generated electrons and holes, are responsible for the observed change in carrier dynamics. The observations provide insight into the nonradiative behavior of perovskite material under illumination. Because free carrier recombination process is linked to charge separation/ transportation efficiency, these key findings are useful for understanding of instability of perovskite solar cells.


Recently, a hybrid synchronization control (HSC) that integrates phase locked loop (PLL) into the power synchronization control (PSL) is proposed. Some research results have clarified the HSC-based has better transient stability performance. However, impacts of control parameters on the small-signal stability in an HSC-based grid-connected inverter system is unclear under different grid strengths, which is inconvenient to design of parameters. As a result, in this paper, a full-order state-space model of the HSC-based grid-connected inverter system is built. Furthermore, by using eigenvalues analysis method, influence laws of main control parameters on small-signal stability in the HSC-based grid-connected inverter system are revealed under different grid strengths. Finally, the correctness of theoretical analysis is verified by time-domain simulation in MATLAB/Simulink. This work is hoped to provide a design orientation of parameters in HSC-based inverters for maintaining expected margin of small-signal stability under different grid strengths.


Generally, the redundancy allocation problem is characterized as a kind of NP-hard combinatorial optimization problem, which is difficult to solve with the classical method because it has exponentially increasing complexity with the augmented size. In this paper, we propose the efficient approach with two phases that is comprised of particle swarm optimization (PSO), which can efficiently represent the region search, and a local search, to solve the adjacent domains of best particle, which is great useful to improve optimization efficiency, and the parameter of local search is also studied.


The state of subgrade bed was evaluated by using fuzzy mathematics theory, the method of binary contrast reciprocal and in combination with expert investigation. Factors affecting the state of subgrade bed (include) soil and density of subgrade bed, the annual carrying gross weight of line, track state and hydrologic condition. Soil and density is the important internal factor affecting the state of subgrade bed. Under the (condition) of same subgrade bed soil, density plays the leading role, and the annual carrying gross weight takes the second place. On determining the weight of each fuzzy comprehensive factor, the more experts involve in the judgment, the result is closer to practice.


Extracting meaningful structures from an image is an important task and benefits a wide range of image application tasks. However, it is typically very challenging to distinguish between noisy or textural patterns from image structures, especially when such patterns do not exhibit regularity (e.g., irregular textural patterns or those with varying scales). While existing edge-preserving image filters like bilateral, guided, or propagation filters aim at observing strong image edges, they cannot be easily applied to solve the above texture filtering tasks. In this paper, we propose robust propagated filter, which is an extension to propagation filters while exhibiting excellent ability in eliminating the aforementioned textural patterns when performing filtering. We show in our experimental results that our filter provides promising results on image filtering. Additional experiments on inverse image half toning and detail enhancement further verify the effectiveness of our proposed method.


Review of linear wave propagation origin of optical nonlinearity second harmonic generation self-refraction of optical beams optical bistability optical phase conjugation stimulated Raman and Brillouin scattering solitions in optical fibres photorefractive nonlinear optics nonlinear optical properties of nematic liquid crystals self-organization in nonlinear optical systems nonlinear optics of photonic bandgap structures.


My thesis is about the complete presentation of the Szent Andras Inn, the Inn's location in the territory and its sales strategy. With my thesis I would like to introduce the activities of the Inn and the tasks it has. In addition, the external environment of the organization, from which we get a picture of travel habits, is of course also presented in the internal environment. In the course of my thesis I also examined the marketing tools used by the organization to boost the region, the strengths and dangers we have to face in the Fertő region. The reason I chose this topic was because tourism marketing was the closest to me during my studies.


Caprolactam and PA6 were experimented to modify the acid dyeablity of PET.The results showed that PA6 decomposed by fatty acid was more effective than caprolactam in modifying acid dyeabli-ty of polyester.The polyester modified by PA6 had higher rate of dye-uptake in weak acid dye bath.The chemical structure and capability were characterized using IR spectrum,DSC,X-ray diffraction and in-trinsic viscosity.It was shown that there were many —NH2 and a few —CONH — groups on the PET molecular chain which offered dye seats for acid dye.Rate of dye-uptake enhanced,but performance of the modified polyester decreased with the increase percentage of PA6 composition.The polycondensation of modified PET was discussed.


Chapter 1: Introduction to Cite-Checking, Chapter 2: The Bluebook Trap: Typeface Conventions, Chapter 3: Citation Form for Cases, Chapter 4: Citation Form for Statutes, Uniform Acts, Court Rules, and Constitutions, Chapter 5: Secondary Sources, Chapter 6: Legislative Materials, Administrative Materials, Electronic, Chapter 7: Punctuation, Quotations, Omissions, Alterations, and Parentheticals, Chapter 8: Short Forms, Signals, and Capitalization, Chapter 9: Putting It Together, Chapter 10: The Final Review, Brief One, Brief Two, Memorandum, Answer Keys, Index.


ment is uncommon and occurs in less than 10% of cases. In this study, a rare case of primary ovarian non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is presented. Methodology The patient was a 64-year-old woman with a history of hysterectomy and postmenopausal bleeding that referred to the academic hospital of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. On ultrasound and CT scans, solid cystic foci were found between the bladder and rectum, consistent with the location of the cervix and uterus. Subsequent evaluations confirmed histological and immunohistochemical diagnosis of ovarian non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Results Ovarian lymphoma is one of the differential diagnoses that should be considered in the pelvic masses. Conclusion Ovarian lymphoma is one of the differential diagnoses that should be considered in the pelvic masses.


Short selling recently became front page news again when Australia, Greece, Japan and South Korea allowed bans each of those countries had imposed on the practice of short selling at the height of market turmoil about 18 months ago, to lapse.


The purpose of teaching French to university (FOU) responds to a specific need for language, cultural and academic training for students who intend to carry out studies in the French university context (Mangiante & Parpette, 2011). This article aims to discuss the core issues surrounding the internationalization of undergraduate courses in Brazilian universities and present a distance learning course in French language through the platform Moodle of University of Sao Paulo (USP), which aims to enable students, who are applying for exchange programs, to develop skills which will facilitate their integration and adaptation to the specific rules and requirements of rench university environments.


Purpose: Many spatiotemporal models based on image intensity have been used to accelerate cardiac image acquisition [1,2]. Their performance is limited by the fact that the local pixel intensity can abruptly change due to cardiac motion, and particularly the motion of tissue boundaries. In this work, we consider spatiotemporal models based on 2D deformation and propose an approach for simultaneous estimation of dynamic cardiac MR images and deformation maps from under-sampled k-space data. The working assumption is that myocardium deforms continuously and smoothly, and may result in a lower order model that fully captures the dynamics.


The self-assembled structure of melamine (1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine) deposited on Cu(111) was studied under ultra-high-vacuum conditions using scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and ultraviolet photoemission spectroscopy (UPS). Molecular packing and conformation were investigated as a function of the annealing temperature. The molecules deposited at room temperature were found to be aligned with the molecular plane approximately perpendicular to the surface. At around 150 °C, the molecules became aligned in a row-type structure and were all coupled to the Cu(111) surface. At still higher annealing temperatures, a new two-dimensional (2D) network was formed via the polymerization of the adsorbed monolayer of melamine. A multistep model consistent with STM, XPS, and UPS results is proposed, starting with a self-organized vertically adsorbed melamine monolayer and ending with the formation of a 2D network lying on Cu(111) interpreted as a ring-opening polymerizat...


To solve such problems as the difficulty in obtaining characteristic parameters, and the variety of working states of radar signals,a fuzzy theory based method of recognizing the types of signals in radiation source recognition is introduced.The simple and effective characteristic parameters and the membership function are chosen through simulations.The test results show that the method is effective,and easy to be implemented.


Objective:To explore the role of insulin-like growth factor-1(IGF-1)in the development of diabetic nephropathy(DN)in diabetes mellitus(DM)rats.Methods:Wistar rats were randomly divided into normal control group and experimental group.The experimental group rats were induced by injected intraperitoneally with streptozotocin(STZ).At 6,10,14 weeks,fast blood glucose(FBG),serum IGF-1,fast blood insulin were measured,and 24h urinary albumin excretion rate(UAER)was observed;the pathological changes of kidney were examined using light microscope and electron microscope.The computerized image processing was employed to glomerular basement membrane(GBM)thickness.Renal expression of IGF-1 was determined by immunohistoehemistry.Results:Compared with the control group,diabetic rats expressed more urinary albumin excretion(P0.01);the pathohistological study revealed that there was thicker GBM in diabetic rats(P0.01);the immunohistochemistry showed that the IDF of IGF-1 was much higher than control group,then they decreased continually during the whole experiment.Conclusion:IGF-1 may play a protective role in the progression of DN.


Directing against influence of aggregate kinds and particle sizes on microwave heating efficiency,a microwave oven is used to study temperature changes of limestone and ferrolite aggregate with 0~5mm,5mm~10mm and 10mm~15mm particle sizes.The heating efficiency was calculated.The results indicate that the heating efficiency of ferrolite aggregate is evidently higher than that of limestone aggregate within the same heating period.The temperature can be enhanced by 133%.The particle sizes have an evident influence on the heating efficiency.The influencing order is 0~5mm5~10mm10~15mm according to the heating efficiency.The maximum temperature percentage is 18%.


This paper uses a recently developed generalized averaging theory [P.A. Vela and J.W. Burdick, 2003] to develop stabilizing control laws for a large class of nonlinear systems with drift. These control laws exponentially stabilize in the average.


involve the cutaneous surface likewise. Whatever it may be, there is no doubt of its malignancy. The question whether benign growths are ever transformed into malign ones is important. It is the generally received opinion that benign growths are sometimes, by further irritation, converted into malign tumours. Semon's investigation into this point is greatly to the contrary, as far as regards laryngeal growths. Certainly, there was in this case no conversion of a papilloma into a malignant growth. The malignant growth became developed many years later upon the site from which a benign growth had been removed. There is one clinical point that has been a revelation to me, and that is thefreedom from pain, freedom from cough, and freedom from dysphagia. Should there be no recurrence in this case, we have every reason to be satisfied with the result. Should recurrence ensue, the patient will have been relieved from suffering for some time. A number of years ago, when I investigated this subject, I was opposed to the operation in the main, as I still am. This is an exceptional case, and it is only in exceptional cases that laryngectomy should be practised. At that time, Dr. Czerny wrote to me that if I could only see some of his patients, and witness how free from pain they were, I would believe that the operation was a justifiable one. This case verifies his assertion. The patient is now wearing a single rectangular-like tube, with as large a calibre and as little paraphernalia about it as possible.


The study highlights the priority and importance of digital tech- nology implementation as one of the key factors in the development of the in- dustry sector. In the context of the digitalization of the industrial sector, ap- proaches to managing the labor productivity of IT specialists are of partic- ular importance. In the field of personnel management, the focus is shifting from traditional methods used in HR analytics, which are limited to provi-ding operational reporting, to predictive analytics, capable of building strate- gic forecasts by analyzing large amounts of data, allowing enterprises to make management decisions in a timely manner. Determination of cause-and-effect relationships between metrics calculated for various categories of personnel positions helps to prevent the outflow of high-potential specialists. It is noted that the application of the digital profile of the employee is the main component for deep analysis of the factors influencing the labor productivity of the person- nel. It is emphasized that the use of artificial intelligence is the most promising innovative technology in HR analytics


In this paper, we make the sensitivity analysis on the RF-PWM signal performance metrics with respect to the delay mismatches. First, the delay mismatches in the five-level outphasing digital transmitter architecture are modeled and sorted into three categories. Then, a closed-form expression of the total delay mismatches among random outphasing outputs is proposed, in terms of the outphasing RF-PWM principle and digital delay line characteristic. Finally, numerical simulations in MATLAB were used to analyze the EVM, ACPR and harmonics elimination performances affected by delay mismatches in three different scenarios. We find the EVM and the third-harmonic are very sensitive to delay mismatches, while ACPRs even perform better. Besides, we make a brief discussion on the observed asymmetry and periodicity of the simulation results in all scenes.


Peer-to-Peer (P2P) traffic has always been a dominant portion of current Internet traffic and become more and more difficult to manage for Internet Service Producers (ISP) and network administrators. Although many methods have been proposed to classify different types of P2P applications and achieved satisfied performance, research on identifying network activities of a certain P2P application is still lacking to the best of our knowledge, which is urgently required in the context of forensic investigation for illegal P2P applications. In this paper, a novel approach based on Hidden Markov Model is proposed to identify network activities on the encrypted traffic, based on analysis of the time series characteristics and statistical properties of network traffic. After presenting a general model of network activities, Team Viewer is selected as a case study to verify the effectiveness of the approach to identify different activities. According to experiments using real network traces, our approach proves to be effective in identifying different activities of a P2P application with a high true positive 99.1% and low negligible false positive 3.6%.


Through analyzing the status and problems of present zoology teaching,the reform measures were proposed from the three perspectives of teaching method,teaching content and appraisal system,in order to improve the innovative capacity of university students.


To summarize the diversity of assessment and management for chronic orofacial pain associated with a disease (COFPAD) in children. We performed a review of the literature up to May 2012. Hetero‐evaluation and self‐assessment are used according to age of children. Strict management of the cause is not sufficient for children with COFPAD without a multidisciplinary approach combining pharmacotherapy, psychology and physiotherapy.


a priori knowledge of facts, and it is in this sense that he classifies as empiricists Home, Russell (in his theory of neutral monism) and the logical positivists, none of whom are empiricists in his official sense (Berkeley's position seems to Ije dubious). (In any case, has philosophy a single central theme? Surely CoUingwood had after all an important point to make.) Knowing all this, we are not surprised to learn that Berkeley's idealism is defended on the ground tfeat to speak of unsensed sensibilia (or the like) involves a contradiction (jjp. 142 ff.), while the summary given above has made it clear that Dr. Harris » markedly unsympathetic to the contribution to the philosophy of science made by what would ordinarily be called the empiricist tradition. Like many other thinkers, he is least convincing when dealing with those towards whom he is antipathetic, and this is particularly true in his treatment of twentiethcentury philosophy (though his discussion of perception is careful and good points are made, especially in criticism of phenomenalism (e.g. pp. 313 ff., 330 ff.)). This side of the book is further marred by criticisms of modern formal logic which would not help the main argument even if they were sound (pp. 340 ff., especially 344-8), and by vague attacks on recent work in the philosophy of mathematics (p. 384). What surprises the reader is that, alter all this disparagement of the analytic movement, Dr. Harris finds himseM (pp. 449-50) in close sympathy with the central theses of Ryle's Concept ef Mind: something must have gone wrong somewhere. (One further word: may one suggest that in discussions of recent philosophy the use of the term '̂empiricism" can easily be overdone?) On the side of his positive views, it would be interesting to know how he would answer the objection that his stress on evolution was in danger of being geocentric. Further, the antithesis el "teleology and mechanism which appears at several points needs to be re-thought in the light of the conception of self-regulating and self-maintaining mechanisms. As for modern physics, how is indeterminacy in the sub-atomic realm to be viewed as an expression of mind?


ABSTRAK Although infrequent, cervical cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy during pregnancy. The overall incidence of cervical cancer in preg nancy ranging from 7.5 to 45.0 cervical cancers per 100,000 pregnancies. The aim of this review was to provide information about the diffi culties in diagnosing and managing cervical cancer during pregnancy. A systematic review of the literature was undertaken using the following words: cervical cancer and pregnancy. The result showed that there was a consensus in the literature regarding diagnosis and management of cervical cancer during pregnancy. However, the management of invasive cervical carcinoma during pregnancy depends on the stage of the disease, the gestational age at diagnosis, and the woman's desire to continue pregnancy. In conclusion, invasive cervical cancer during pregnancy is rare but is a dilemma for patients and their physicians. The management of invasive cervical carcinoma during pregnancy depends on the situation and condition.


The TVP labour market has undergone a great change during the economic reform period. Starting from a fully controlled recruitment system, more employees obtained employment through a more market oriented mechanism. This study applies human capital theory to investigate the impact of this institutional change on TVP wage determination. It is found that education as one of most important human capital variables plays an important role on the wage determination of those who obtained jobs through own effort (the market group), while it is insignificant for those who were assigned to the jobs (the non-market group). The further analysis suggests that although education plays different role on the market and non-market groups wage determination they are both productivity orientated. And the reason for this might be that the underlying technological processes of the work undertaken by the market group is higher than that for the non-market group. Does education, therefore, plays no role for the non-market group? The paper employs a logit model to prove that education is an important determinant for both the market and the non-market groups' occupational attainment. This suggests the following general picture: for the market group, there is a direct relationship between education, occupation and wage determination; for the non-market group this relationship is somewhat indirect. The rate of return to education is more likely to be reflected by non-wage benefit.


According to the investigation materials concerning female officers of villagers in Yue Yang.It points out that rural women play the part of the disadvantaged in rural power structure,furthermore,the author puts forwards some suggestions to change the situation,


This study presented a design of experiences approach to solve this problem, whose steps include: 1 generation of experimental design 2 implementation of experimental design 3 construction of response variable model 4 definition of optimization problem 5 solution of optimization problem. The above step 1 to 3 is to create a model of response variables to be as an alternative for structural analysis software, and because the model is a set of regular and simple functions, it can easily define the optimization problem in step 4, and then the optimization problem can be solved with optimization software in step 5. The reason that neural network is employed instead of the traditional regression analysis in step 3 is in structures the relations between internal forces and displacements and section size of members are often nonlinear. The greatest advantage of neural networks is that it is a nonlinear system; hence, it can very precisely build a nonlinear model. In this paper, the optimization of cross section of compressive steel column is employed as the case studies to assess the feasibility of the approach. The results show that this approach can indeed get a more economical design.


other anaerobes. The presence of a multiplicity of anaerobes is indicated by the development of concentric zones of inhibition of growth around the metronidazole disc. Gram films of smears prepared from within these zones provide useful preliminary indications of the identity of these organisms, which can be obtained in pure culture from the Nal 50 plate spread for single colonies. This technique has been in regular use in this laboratory for the last two years. It has allowed the demonstration of the presence of obligate anaerobes, often after overnight incubation, their preliminary identification, and sensitivity to antibiotics. A quantitative evaluation of the technique was not carried out but it was used in our recent investigations of the bacteriology of otogenic cerebral abscesses (Ingham et al., 1977). In this study 37 obligate anaerobes were isolated from nine patients, a frequency of isolation which, to our knowledge, has not previously been achieved in such patients.


The model of magnetic tweezers in a rapidly oscillating alternating magnetic field, which allows one to estimate the movement of a ferromagnetic magnetically soft microparticle in a magnetic trap and to localize it in a liquid, is offered. The estimations of the strength and the frequency of an oscillating alternating magnetic field and the size of a spherical microparticle are carried out. The movement trajectory of a spherical microparticle is calculated as well.


Abstract:Zofia Szymańska was trained as a child psychiatrist in Paris before and during World War I. She practiced in revolutionary Russia and in interwar Warsaw. She survived the Warsaw Ghetto in hiding with nuns and after the war became a state employee in communist Poland. An examination of Szymańska's career both before and after World War II introduces us to the development of child welfare services; the transformation of philanthropy into professional social work; the training of psychiatrists, teachers and social workers; the participation of Jewish and Polish women in these fields; the history of crime among and punishment of juveniles; the history of special needs education among Jews and in Poland; aid provided to Jews during World War II; and connections between Catholic institutions and the state in postwar Poland. This outline of Szymańska's biography allows us to consider twentieth-century narratives of disruption and continuity.


This paper presents a formulation of new design equations for square concrete filled tube (CFT) beam-columns subjected to single axis bending plus axial force based on the method presented in a companion paper. In order to evaluate the contribution of the concrete in flexure in CFTs, complete parametric study is performed using fiber analysis considering the limitations specified in the current AISC/LRFD. First, nominal moment strength is redefined assuming full composite action. Then, the normalized maximum moment by the nominal moment strength and the axial load ratio at the maximum moment are formulated with respect to width-to-thickness ratio(b/t) and relative concrete strength to the yield strength of the steel tube(fck/Fy). The moment strengths from the new equations are compared to wide range of experimental data, which shows greatly improved results.


There is an increased risk for vocal and voice diseases due to the modern way of life. It is well known that most of the vocal and voice diseases cause changes in the acoustic voice signal. These diseases have to be diagnosed and treated during an early stage. Acoustic analysis is a non-invasive technique based on digital processing of speech signal. Acoustic analysis can be a useful tool to diagnose this kind of diseases, furthermore it presents several advantages: it is a non-invasive tool, an objective diagnostic and, also, it can be used for the evaluation of surgical and pharmacological treatments and rehabilitation processes. ENT clinicians use acoustic voice analysis to characterise pathological voices. In this paper, we study threee well known parameterisation approaches applied to the automatic detection of voice disorders. Former and actual works demonstrate that impaired voice detection can be carried out by means of supervised neural nets: MLP (Multilayer perceptron). We have focused our task in detection of impaired voices by means of neural network technology (ANN) and parameters such a LPC, LPCC and MFCC extracted from the voice signal. The performance of the neural network based detector is compared with that using acoustic parameters such a Fo, NHR, NNE, Shimmer, Jitter... as input variables. The aim of this paper is to study and compare those widely used parameterisation method in speech technology applied to the detection of impaired voices.


We study polarized Semi-Inclusive Deep Inelastic Scattering (SIDIS) processes, within the QCD parton model and a factorization scheme, taking into account all transverse motions, of partons inside the initial proton and of hadrons inside the fragmenting partons. We use the helicity formalism. The elementary interactions are computed at LO with non collinear exact kinematics, which introduces phases in the expressions of their helicity amplitudes. Several Transverse Momentum Dependent (TMD) distribution and fragmentation functions appear and contribute to the cross sections and to spin asymmetries. Our results agree with those obtained with different formalisms, showing the consistency of our approach. The full expression for single and double spin asymmetries is derived. Simplified, explicit analytical expressions, convenient for phenomenological studies, are obtained assuming a factorized Gaussian dependence on intrinsic momenta for the TMDs.


Paper describes problems observed during clean-up & bean-up operations of one of the Western Siberia field wells. The problem consisted of an intensive mineral scale deposition in electrical submersible pump (ESP) impellers. This led to rapid ESP failure with "no flow" code. Main causes and mechanism of mineral scale deposition was determined, scale inhibitor and scale dissolver were selected based on laboratory tests, production chemicals application procedure was developed. It was shown that Zn2+ ions included in specific kill fluids compositioncould have significant impact on scale deposition rate. This shall be taken into account during scale management implementation in case of zinc-containing kill fluid use.


Digital technology is reshaping many aspects of personal lives and business practices, and payment systems are no exception�1 In fact, payment is the most important business area in financial technology (fintech), comprising 77% of transaction value worldwide in 2019� This number is even higher in Asia (85%), compared with 9% in alternative lending and 5% in personal finance� Up to 92% of fintech users worldwide are in digital payments (Statista 2020)� Fintech presents a unique opportunity for emerging economies to leapfrog, in that renovation of traditional financial systems in these countries is not costly� Given such importance and relevance of fintech payments for Asia and emerging economies, this chapter comprehensively and empirically assesses the growing penetration of fintech payment systems, evaluates their impacts and challenges, and reflects on ways to improve�


Objective To evaluate the reversing effects of the eradication of helicobacter pylori(Hp)on gastric mucosal precancerous lesions,especially on chronic atrophy gastritis(CAG)and intestinal metaplasia(IM).Methods We coundcuted a global literature seach in the electronic databases about the effect of Hp eradication on the mucosal precancerous lesions from 1984 to 2008,complemented by hand searching of references.Finally,there were 6 randomized controlled trials which included 542 patients met the inclusion criteria.Gastric mucosal histolgy score,histology change were assessed.Results(1)Mucosal atrophy of CAG could be reduced by the eradication of Hp(OR=0.27,95%CI 0.17~0.46,P=0.000);but there was no significant difference on the change of intestinal metaplasia between Hp eradication group and control group(OR=0.55,95%CI 0.28~1.08,P=0.082).(2)The score of mucosal acute inflammation,chronic inflammation and atrophy of CAG that local in antral,body and fundic after the eradication of Hp were lower than control group(P0.01),but there was no significant difference on the change of intestinal metaplasia score between eradication group and control group(P0.05).Conclusion This Meta-analysis show that mucosal atrophy,acute inflammation and chronic inflammation of CAG can be reduced or even reversed by the eradication of Hp,but the intestinal metaplasia of gastric mucosa can not be reversed.


There have been a number of high profile food safety disputes in trade over the past decade. These include the widely publicized case at the World Trade Organization between the US and EU over hormone-treated beef. In particular, consumers in some industrialized countries have expressed concern over the health implications of consuming beef produced with antibiotics and other artificial supplements. Developing countries are affected in a significant way in how these concerns are addressed, as well as the balance between risk and safety reflected in how standards are set. This paper examines the impact of drug residue standards on trade in beef and the trade effect of setting harmonized international standards. We find that if international standards set by Codex were followed in antibiotics, global trade in beef would rise by over $3.2 billion. Among other developing countries, South African exports would rise by $160 million, Brazil's by $200 million, and Argentina's by over $300 million.


Firstly, a genetic algorithm (GA) and simulated annealing (SA) optimized fuzzy c-means clustering algorithm (FCM) was proposed in this paper, which was developed to allow for a clustering analysis of the massive concrete cube specimen compression test data. Then, using an optimized error correction time series estimation method based on the wavelet neural network (WNN), a concrete cube specimen compressive strength test data estimation model was constructed. Taking the results of cluster analysis as data samples, the short-term accurate estimation of concrete quality was carried out. It was found that the mean absolute percentage error, e1, and the root mean square error, e2, for the samples were 6.03385% and 3.3682KN, indicating that the proposed method had higher estimation accuracy and was suitable for concrete compressive test data short-term quality estimations.


Our view of Cato's (234-149 B.C.) attitude towards Greek medicine and Greek doctors has been influenced by the elder Pliny (23-79 A.D.). Evidence is shown which suggests that Cato's rejection of Greek medicine did not prevent him from using the help of Greek physicians.


Aiming at the problem of aero-engine compressor surge, in order to solve the adverse effects of surge or rotating stall, a compressor model with inlet guide vane (IGV) as actuator is established. A robust active stability control of aero-engine based on multi-controller with an improved $H_{\infty}$ robust controller, a robust tracking controller based on dynamic programming, and a robust controller based on the Leitmann method is designed. At the same time, a multi controller smooth switching strategy is proposed. First, a model is established with the IGV as the actuator for active control of compressor surge. The control scheme is then designed according to the linearized model. Further, according to the advantages of each type of controller, a smooth switching strategy is proposed. Finally, it is verified by simulation. The results show that under the action of the controller, the state of the compressor can be stabilized to the equilibrium at a relatively fast speed under the premise of the initial perturbation and the system has a certain robustness. The proposed smooth switching strategy improve the control performance with certain engineering application value.


Large diameter (>10 mm) microwave discharges at atmospheric pressure are often constricted transversely and, when large gas flow rates are used, unstable as far as microwave power coupling is concerned. A group of small bore tubes can be used instead to provide the same gas throughput and ensure a higher probability of interaction of molecules to be processed with the carrier gas. The solution presented provides equal power sharing in these small diameter plasma columns and it employs preferably a single microwave field applicator, therefore enabling one to use only one power generator and yielding a compact system. This scheme is based on the properties of surface-wave sustained plasmas and it calls on basic principles of waveguide circuitry.


Over the past 25 years, Jordan has made great strides in improving child health and nutrition. Child mortality has fallen substantially: under five mortality falling from 37 to 18 per 1,000 live births between 1990 and 2015 (1). Nevertheless, it is estimated that 4,000 children die in Jordan each year before the age of five, and a further 1,000 between the ages of five and 14.(1).


Hadronization of heavy quarks reveals various unusual features. Gluon radiation by a heavy quark originated from a hard process, ceases shortly on a distance of the order of few fm. Due to the dead-cone effect a heavy quark radiates only a small fraction of its energy. This is why the measured fragmentation function D(z) peaks at large z. Hadronization finishes at very short distances, well shorter than 1 fm, by production of a colorless small-size Qq-bar dipole. This ensures dominance of a perturbative mechanism and makes possible factorization of short and long distances. The latter corresponds to final state interactions of the produced dipole propagating through a dense medium. The results provide good description of data on beauty and charm suppression in heavy ion collisions, fixing the transport coefficient for b-quarks about twice smaller than for charm, and both significantly lower that the values determined from data on suppression of high-pT light hadrons. We relate this to reduction of the QCD coupling at higher scales, and suppression of radiation by the dead-cone effect.


Background : Tooth extraction and incision are procedures that are often performed in dentistry that cause injury and damage to oral tissues. Injuries to the oral tissue must be treated immediately so as not to interfere with the stomatognathic system. Pegagan (Centella asiatica (L.) Urban) is one of the medicinal plants used to accelerate wound healing. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of giving extract pegagan gel on the oral mucosal wounds of mice (Mus musculus) in various concentrations on the number of fibroblast cells. Methods : The research method used experimental post test only control group design. Data analysis used One Way Anova test and Least Significant Difference (LSD) test. The experimental used were 24 male mice aged 6-8 weeks weighing 20-25 grams and healthy, divided into 4 (four) groups. The extraction wounds were smeared with 5%, 10%,15% concentration of pegagan extract gel and the placebo was smeared for 1 minute and done twice a day. Experimental animals were decapitated on day 5 without pain and continued with the stage of making microscopic preparations of tissue taken and fixed with buffer formalin 10% for a maximum of 24 hours. Results : The results showed that the average number of fibroblasts in the administration of extract pegagan gel was 15% with 400 cells, 10% was 291 cells, 5% was 262 cells and the average CMC Na gel group was 74 cells.Then continued with the One Way Anova test and the Least Significant Difference (LSD) test and results showed the average number of fibroblast cells in the four groups after being given treatment was significantly different with a significant level (ρ) < 0.05 and followed by a post hoc test, it is known that the gel extract pegagan 5%, 10%, and 15% can increase the number of fibroblast cells. Conclusion : number of cells than extract pegangan gel10% and 5%.


An Early Cambrian Shelly microfossil fauna was found firstly from limestone beds of the Choson Supergroup exposed at Kurangni area, Mungyongkun, Kyongsangpukdo. The recovered microfossils are mostly hyolithids and they are classified into ten species referrable to eight genera. Archiasterella quadratina is newly described. The microfossil fauna comprises similar components of the Early Cambrian Shelly microfossils reported previously from USSR, China, North America and Europe etc. Especially, the Mungyong fauna has a close relationship with those from the Early Cambrian Yutaishan Formation in Anhui Province and also from the Early Cambrian in Guizhou, China. It has also some common species with the Meishucun fauna, the standard fauna of the Early Cambrian in China. Taking into account of occurrence of an archaeocyathid fossil from a dolomitic limestone bed at a locality near the study area, the Mungyong fauna may be related bioprovincially to the Aldian small Shelly-archaeocyathid promiscuous bioprovince.


Field experiment involving four levels of sulphur application (0, 15.0,30.0, and 45.0 kg S ha· ) indicated the depletion of S-fractions after maize harvest. The available sulphateS was reduced beyond the critical limit of 10 mg kg". Significant increase in residual S fractions was observed except non-sulphate S due to different levels of applied S. There was significantly higher sulphate-S in soil due to added S. Sulphur transformation was also studied under laboratory incubation over a period of two months with seven levels of added sulphur (0, 7.5, 15.0,30.0,37.5 and 45.0 kg S ha") in soil of the experimental site. Soil samples were drawn twice (on 30 and 60 day) to determine the status of different S fractions. The values of all the S fractions increased with levels of applied S and time of incubation. The cOlTelation between the S fractions at both the stages of incubation indicated significantly positive relations. Additional key words: Sulphurfractions, transformation, maize and inter-relationships Introduction The importance of sulphur in plant nutrition is well documented. Sulphur in soils remains both in inorganic and organic forms. These forms of S undergo many transformations as a result of the activities of plants, animals and microorganisms. The S fractions in soils are correlated well with the crop yield and quality parameters (Williams and Steinbergs 1959; Stanford and Lancaster 1961). The information on the changes in different S fractions, viz. sulphate S, water soluble S, organic S, non-sulphate Sand total S under different crops is scanty particularly in the Alfisols of Karnataka. Thus an understanding of sulphur nutrition of plants and transformation of sulphur in soil is essential. Thus, the present study was undertaken to study the transformation behaviour of added S levels under both field and laboratory conditions. Material and Methods To study the effect of graded levels of S application on S fractions during crop growth in field and laboratory conditions, experiments were conducted in an Alfisol at the Main Research Station, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad during the year 1997-98. Initial soil analysis of the experimental site was carried out as per the procedure outlined by Jackson (1973) and Piper (\ 966). Field experiment was conducted with maize cv. Deccan-I 03, during summer season of 1998. In both the field and laboratory experiments, basal application of 150 kg N, 75 kg p,os and 37.5 kg ~O ha· l were applied through urea, diammonium phosphate (DAP) and muriate of phosphate (MOP), respectively (taking in to account the contribution ofP,os from SSP andN from DAP). In the field experiment, S was applied @ 0, 15, 30 and 40 kg S ha· l through single super phosphate (SSP) in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Soil samples were collected at 60 days after sowing (60 DAS) and of harvest. An incubation study was carried out at room temperature for two months. One kg of processed surface soil was taken in a series of breadboxes of two kg capacity from the place of field experiment. In the laboratory incubation experiment, S was applied at seven levels of (0,7.5, 15.0,30.0,37.5 and 45.0 kg S ha") and replicated thrice in completely randomized design (CRD). Transformation of different forms of S The soils were maintained at field capacity by applying water as and when required. Soil samples were drawn at 30 and 60 days interval and analyzed for different S fractions. Available S was extracted with 0.15 per cent CaCl2 extractant (Williams and Steinbergs 1959) and analyzed turbidimetrically (Chesnin and Yien 1951). Water-soluble sulphur extracted by one per cent NaCI was estimated (Williams and Steinbergs 1959). Total sulphur was estimated by acid digestion method as described by Bardsley and Lancaster (1965). Organic sulphur was estimated by HCI digestion, Ca(OAc)2Ieaching and ignition with NaHC0 3 and final extraction with NaH2P04 + 2N acetic acid extracting solution (Bardsley and Lancaster 1965). Non-sulphate sulphur was obtained by deducing sulphate sulphur, watersoluble sulphur and organic sulphur from total sulphur. Results and Discussion The initial soil (sandy clay loam) had pH 6.8, EC 0.27 dSmoJ, organic carbon 1.22 g kgoJ, available nitrogen 469 kg N haoJ , available phosphorus 14.5 kg pps haoJ and available potassium 221.3 kg Kp haoJ and CEC 24.3 cmol (p+) kgoJ. A slightly higher content of S fractions was noticed due to the higher organic carbon content of soil.


This chapter has two principal purposes. The first is to provide an overview and summary of the conference that was held in Costa Rica in 2004. The second is to offer a summary and conclusions of the chapters of this book, and to attempt to provide a few pointers as to where the profession should be heading in the next few years. As noted in the Preface to this book, the chapters of this book were originally among the papers presented at, or written as a consequence of the 7th International Conference on Travel Survey Methods. They have been revised since that conference, and a number were written subsequently to the conference to provide a summary of the discussions that took place in the conference. Therefore, the chapter begins by describing the conference and what took place there.


Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) have been applied in various applications. Each application is developed in order to increase security, increase convenience to life and property. In this work, we have analyzed the application of WSNs to locate with fingerprinting technique on the standard of IEEE802.15.4a (Ultra wideband (UWB)) in terms of the number of antennas required when using line of sight (LOS) environment. The experiment was done by using a vector network analyzer (VNA) with biconical antennas. The frequency transfer function of the channel was measured at various locations. As a result, the use of delay time parameter of the UWB standard gave the best result. It was able to use only one antenna pair to identify areas accurately. Moreover, it saved time for doing the database, reduced size of the database and reduced some cost because the number of antennas was decreased.


Abstract This study focuses on the meaning of luxury amongst second-generation Indian consumers living in the UK; it examines the cultural context of luxury consumption, and the personal and social meaning this group attribute to their possessions. In addition the participant's ritualistic behaviors in relation to luxury possessions are discussed. This paper in particular examines the cross-border connections of the participants. As luxury brands develop extravagant, globally recognized, homogenous marketing campaigns, we see how these consumers are influenced not only by their own bi-cultural identities but also by the global influences impacting their daily lives.


The present invention discloses a method for detecting a colloidal bismuth pectin-containing formulations for dissolution, as is the "Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2010 Appendix C" dissolution test method, taking formulations containing colloidal bismuth pectin is dissolved in the dissolution medium after the eluate direct access, plus protonic acid dissociation agent to the eluate of hydrogen ion concentration 0.8 ~ 1.2mol / L, the supernatant was isolated by centrifugation, addition of citric acid or ascorbic acid and potassium iodide color developing solution to the spectral Spectrophotometric measured and calculated elution amount of colloidal bismuth pectin bismuth meter. Determination of Colloidal Bismuth Pectin formulations of the present invention dissolution established, the dissolution profile can be measured and better dissolution formulations containing colloidal bismuth pectin colloidal bismuth pectin, which meet the requirements of quality control.


Observational methods are under-utilised in nursing research, but have a number of benefits. This paper outlines two approaches to collecting observational data, namely continuous sampling and time sampling. Time sampling is critically reviewed, and methodological considerations when adopting this method are discussed. A major issue is the reliability in estimating frequency and duration of observed behaviours. Researchers have shown that the selection of the appropriate interval length is critical to this reliability, emphasising the need for pilot work to define and estimate average duration of behaviours to be observed. The paper outlines conditions when either of the two sampling methods, partial interval recording and momentary time sampling, may be reasonably selected. However, continuous sampling may be preferable for observing complex behaviours involving at least two participants.


Considering the limited supply of fossil fuel, pollution, problems with chemical batteries, and the many potential applications of wearable electronics, the development of more effective lightweigh...


Investigations on plant radiosensitivity and morphological modifications in M/sub 2/ irradiated with different gamma doses and fast neutrons of two poppy varieties (Papaver somniferum L.) were carried out. Growth and development of plants in Mi when irradiated with the two sources of radiation were studied. Plant morphological modifications in M/sub 2/ and their inheritance in M/sub 3/ were studied. Biochemical analyses were carried out in order to establish modifications of alkaloid contents in plants irradiated with gamma rays and neutrons. (auth)


Agriculture is very labor intensive field and only field where the robots are not involved. Now-a- days many industries are trying to reduce this human labor by making robots and machines. A vision-based row guidance method is presented to guide a robot platform which is designed independently to drive through the row crops in a field according to the design concept of open architecture. Then, the offset and heading angle of the robot platform are detected in real time to guide the platform on the basis of recognition of a crop row using machine vision. And the control scheme of the platform is proposed to carry out row guidance. Here we are designing a autonomous intelligent farming robot which indicates the plant health by observing the color of their leaves and based on the height of the plant. The robot also notes the surrounding environmental conditions of the plant like temperature, moisture and humidity so that the robot will decide about health of plat and will display on the LCD. The robot has also watering mechanism it will water the plants according to their needs by observing soil moisture and humidity. It will also tell when the cutting process should take place by observing the leaf color.


Purpose The intense urbanization process has transformed the urban dynamics. Such phenomenon is the cause of some of the main problems of contemporary cities, in social, environmental, and economic dimensions. Therefore, planning and managing cities have been a challenge for public managers. The concept of Smart Cities is an initiative that seeks to assist in this process, using Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) as agents of transformation in the urban environment. One tool used by Smart Cities is the measurement through indicators, serving as a basis for decision making. The objective of this article is to analyze the urban indicators of Economy and Entrepreneurship of Passo Fundo / RS. Design/ methodology/approach In the methodology, the indicators of the Connected Smart Cities Ranking were used as a reference, adopting a regional cut of medium-sized cities, located in the South Region, classified among the first 20 in the Ranking. Multimethod research, collection, and data collection procedures were applied. Findings The results show that the majority of the Passo Fundo indices are lower than those of the cities analyzed, as well as the indices related to employability and the growth of companies. However, the city has satisfactory rates, such as the workforce in the Education and R&D sector, and the creation of technology centers and incubators in the municipality. Originality/value From this analysis, the results obtained may serve as subsidies for public management in the formulation of more assertive strategies for Passo Fundo / RS in the quest to become a more intelligent and sustainable city.


Background: Higher education training in Medicine has considerably evolved in recent years. One of its main goals has been to ensure the training of students as future adequately qualified general practitioners (GPs). Tools need to be developed to evaluate and improve the teaching of Urology at the undergraduate level. Our objective is to identify the knowledge and skills needed in Urology for the real clinical practice of GPs. Methods: An anonymous self-administered survey was carried out among GPs of Primary Care and Emergencies which sought to evaluate urological knowledge and necessary urological skills. The results of the survey were exported and descriptive statistics were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 19.0. Results and limitations: A total of 127 answers were obtained, in which 'Urological infections', 'Renal colic', 'PSA levels and screening for prostate cancer', 'Benign prostatic hyperplasia', 'Hematuria', 'Scrotal pain', 'Prostate cancer diagnosis', 'Bladder cancer diagnosis', 'Urinary incontinence', and 'Erectile dysfunction' were rated as Very high or High formative requirements (>75%). Regarding urological skills, 'Abdominal examination', 'Interpretation of urinalysis', 'Digital rectal examination', 'Genital examination', and 'Transurethral catheterization' were assessed as needing Very high or High training in more than 80% of the surveys. The relevance of urological pathology in clinical practice was viewed as Very high or High in more than 80% of the responses. Conclusions: This study has shown helpful results to establish a differentiated prioritization of urological knowledge and skills in Primary Care and Emergencies. Efforts should be aimed at optimizing the teaching in Urology within the Degree of Medicine which consistently ensures patients' proper care by future GPs.


Two kinds of unichiral bubbles, χ+ and χ-, in an ion-implanted film were found to have different bubble collapse time and that the one converts to the other under a bias pulse. The controlled generation and collapse discrimination of these two bubbles were tried by applying a single bias pulse. We found a bias field margin of 7.1 Oe for discrimination. The dynamic behaviors of these bubbles are clearly related to the nucleation and punchthrough of a horizontal Bloch line and the suppression of punchthrough of the Bloch line by the ion-implanted layer.


DHHC21 belongs to a family of palmitoyl acyltransferases (PATs) and catalyzes the addition of palmitic acid to cysteine residue(s) of a protein. This reversible posttranslational modification dynamically controls protein localization and function, thus regulating various cellular processes. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are membrane‐encapsulated particles that serve as a critical component in intercellular communication. Recent studies have shown that palmitoylated proteins are highly enriched in EVs, however, there is limited information regarding the role of PATs in EV production and function. In this study, we investigated whether and how DHHC21 regulates EV formation and cargo content during septic inflammation caused by cecal ligation and puncture (CLP). EVs were isolated from the plasma of wild‐type (WT) and DHHC21 functional deficient (Zdhhc21dep/dep) mice via ultracentrifugation followed by size‐exclusion chromatography 24 hours after sham or CLP challenge. Nanoparticle tracking analysis showed no significant difference in the plasma level of EVs between WT and Zdhhc21 dep/dep mice under basal conditions. However, DHHC21 loss‐of‐function greatly reduced sepsis‐induced increase in EV production. Next, palmitoylated proteins in EVs were separated using resin‐assisted capture and quantitatively analyzed using liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry. A total of 548 palmitoylated proteins were identified. A clustered heatmap revealed that the EV palmitoyl‐protein profiles were remarkably different between CLP‐challenged and sham‐treated WT mice. Gene ontology (GO) PANTHER pathway analysis on sepsis‐altered EV palmitoylated proteins showed that those proteins were highly associated with integrin signaling, inflammation, blood coagulation, and plasminogen activation. More importantly, DHHC21 was involved in regulating EV palmitoyl‐protein profile during sepsis, as evidenced by a distinctive protein expression pattern of EVs in Zdhhc21dep/dep mice after CLP. These findings suggest that DHHC21 contributes to the regulation of EV production and cargo protein content during sepsis.


Experiments have shown that this variation of gas tungsten arc welding produces desirable weld bead characteristics on thin plate Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) is today one of the most-used arc welding processes because of its high-quality welds and low equipment costs (Ref. 1). In GTAW, an electrical arc is established between the nonconsumable electrode (normally tungsten) and the welded workpiece - Fig. 1. The arc is typically ignited by applying a high voltage between these two terminals so that the applied inert gas, normally argon or helium, is ionized. After ionization, the inert gas becomes conductive and carries the current flowing from the workpiece to the electrode. Current is then transferred continuously and the generated heat fuses the base metal, forming a weld. Over the years, numerous improvements have been made to the process. Gas tungsten arc welding now produces high-quality welds that are generally free of defects and has become an indispensable tool for many industries.


Objective:An accurate method was developed for the determination of trace amount of lead in food samples.Methods:Isotope dilution inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry(ID-ICP-MS) method was employed for the determination of lead in food samples of FAPAS.Experimental parameters were optimized.Results:Under optimized conditions,lead in three types of FAPAS samples(Vegetable Puree,Infant Cereal,Chili Powder) was accurately determined using the developed method.Influence of the matrix effect,signal fluctuation and instrument instability were eliminated.In addition,the effects of the loss and non-quantitative separation of lead in the sample pretreatment were also overcome.Conclusion:Isotope dilution inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry is an accurate and precise method for the determination of trance amount of lead in food samples.


The utility model relates to a front panel strengthening structure of a vehicle body, which comprises a plurality of strengthening parts, wherein the strengthening parts are fixed on a front panel (10) and connected into at least one H shape. The strengthening structure can better bear the impact force generated at the front part and the side part of the body due to collision, reduce the deformation of the front boarding of the vehicle body, prevent the front panel of the vehicle body from being excessively damaged during the collision and can better protect the passengers and enhance the safety of the complete vehicle. In addition, the utility model also relates to a front panel assembly of the vehicle body adopting the strengthening structure.


In this study the entropy generation for CUO nanofluid flow over a stretching sheet investigated numerically. Effect of the thermal expansion coefficient and free convection parameter on the velocity and temperature profile are investigated. Also the influence of thermal expansion coefficient, heat source/sink parameter, nanoparticle volume fraction of aluminum oxide (CUO) and free convection parameter, Prandtl number, Reynolds number on the entropy generation number has been investigated. By increasing of thermal expansion coefficient, the volume fraction of nanoparticles and buoyancy parameter, the entropy generation number is reduced, and with increasing Prandtl number and Reynolds number, the entropy generation number increased, And by changing heat source/sink parameter from positive to negative values the entropy generation number increases


Study on X80 grade steel plate impact toughness under different matching of welding wire and flux for multi-wire submerged arc welding process was carried out in Anshan Iron Steel Group Corporation.Experimental results showed that,the selected welding wire and flux matching for X80 grade steel plate,its impact energy values meet the standard requirements.At high welding velocity(1.9 m/min or 2 m/min),the matching between Baoji H08C and Hyundai S-900SP showed the impact toughness of Heat Affected Zone and weld is the best;the matching of Baoji H08C and Oerlikon OP121 took the second place.At low welding velocity(1.65 m/min or 1.55 m/min),the best result is the matching between Lincoln LNS140TB-Lincoln 998N and Baoji H06h1-SJ101H1.In both cases,Baoji series matching posses middle and upper levels and stable impact energy values,with combination of economic consideration they can be used as preferred matching.


The present invention provides a sulfonylindole derivative, a method for producing the same, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the same, which can be usefully used for the prevention or treatment of peptic ulcer, gastritis or reflux esophagitis.


The perfection of Enterprise institution is the important way to improve the operation performance. The venture enterprise should take a special enterprise institution, because it is different from the average enterprise. This paper discusses this special institution from the right structure and dispatch institution.


The project Interactive Swarm Orchestra (ISO) employs swarm algorithms to create computer music. The project tries to highlight some of the potentials that Artificial Life provides for computer music. The project is motivated by the assumption that Artificial Life and computer music are related disciplines that benefit from a practical and conceptual exchange. In particular, the authors believe that simulations of life-like systems can help to address some of the fundamental challenges of musical creation and performance. This paper elucidates the rationale behind these assumptions. A first practical result of the ISO project consists of a series of programming libraries that are intended to aid in the development of swarm-based computer music. This paper outlines some of the libraries' design considerations with respect to the intended goal of supporting the creation of interesting forms of swarm-based computer music.


Objective
To analyze the common critical value reports of digestive department, and explore the nursing management strategies of critical value.

Methods
We collect and analyze the critical value reports of digestive department from January to December 2015. Nursing method and management methods were concluded and analyzed.

Results
There were 479 cases of critical value reports in all. The items with higher incidence rate were: dysfunction of coagulation (54.28%), abnormal blood potassium (10.86%), abnormal white blood cell count (6.68%), abnormal blood glucose (5.22%) and low blood sodium (3.76%). According to the result of critical value reports, the reasons of the occurrence and the corresponding treatment and nursing were analyzed and summarized.

Conclusions
Through the analysis of common critical values in digestive department, corresponding medical and nursing plans and processes are formulated and the nursing management method are optimized. Nursing of critical value will develop well in the accumulation of experience and continuous improvement.

Key words:
Nursing; Critical value; Digestive department; Dysfunction of blood coagulation; Abnormal blood potassium


This article is motivated by the existence of ambiguity about a famous figure in Cadas Pangeran area, called Prince Surianagara Kusumahdinata or Prince Kornel. This article used descriptive analysis method based on data collection from literature review, historical documents, and interviews. The article aims to describe: 1) the figure of Prince Kornel in literary perspective; 2) the figure of Prince Kornel in historical perspective; and 3) the synchronization of Prince Kornel character in literature and history. The results show that the character of Prince Kornel in literature and history is not significantly different. The difference between the two perspectives lies in its purpose. While the imagination in literature aims to create a more alive depiction of Prince Kornel, the historical account is based on factual events. On the other hand, there is a relation between the factual and fictional figure of Prince Kornel which suggests that the story of Prince Kornel in literature was produced by historical events and oral tradition about Prince Kornel that spread in the community of Sumedang Regency. It can be said that the story of Prince Kornel in literary and historical perspectives is interconnected and influences each other.


cf. CA 52, 18274h; 60, 4033c. dl-(BuNHCHPh)2.2HCl (I.2HCl) and meso-I.2HCl showed different distribution behavior under certain conditions. Thus, in the system 10:1:9 CHCl3-MeOH-buffer at 22 Deg, the compds. showed the following solubilities [compd., g. salt in 100 ml. aq. phase (pH 1), and g. salt in 100 ml. org. phase given]: meso-I, 9.8, 1.3; dl-I, 9.2, 38.2. While, in the distribution of amines between buffer solns. and org. solvents, as a rule only the undissocd. bases enter into the distribution equil. and the dissocd. fraction is found solely in the aq. phase, dl-I and meso-I were distributed as salts under certain conditions. This deviating behavior was the reason for very large sepn. effects. This could be attributed to conformational differences and to easier formation of a hydrate shell with meso-I than with dl-I.


In today's modern business world, demanding the role of marketing strategies that can support the progress of a business, the progress of the business will be determined by the success of the business marketing activities, because marketing activities are business activities that are directly related to the wider community. This study aims to analyze the effect of marketing mix strategy on consumer decision to choose modern berastagi supermarket in buying plums in Medan. This type of research is causal associative research. This research was conducted at Modern Brastagi Supermarket, Medan. This research was conducted from August to November 2018. Respondents in this study were 96 respondents. Data collection methods are secondary and primary using questionnaires. The results of this study are product, price, location and promotion have a positive and significant effect on consumer decision to choose modern berastagi supermarket in buying plums in Medan.


ABSTRACT This article deals with an inventory problem for non-instantaneous deteriorating items with stock-dependent demand when supplier offers an all-unit quantity discount. In the model, shortages are allowed and the backorder rate is a random variable. The purpose of this study is to determine an optimal ordering policy for minimizing the expected total relevant inventory cost for the retailer. We have developed some useful theorems to characterize the optimal solution and provide an easy and useful algorithm to find the optimal order quantity and replenishment time. Furthermore, several numerical examples are given to illustrate the solution procedure for the mathematical model developed. Finally, we also implement sensitivity analysis of the optimal solution with respect to major parameters.


In this paper, we investigate the convergence of a sequence of approximate solu- tions for a nonlinear mixed boundary value problem and prove that it is possible to construct two sequences of approximate solutions converging to the extremal solution with rate of order �� .


The present paper deals with the magnetoelectroelastic composites containing a doubly periodic array of multicoated fibers under anti‐plane shear loads and in‐plane electromagnetic loads. By introducing the generalized eigenstrain, the heterogeneous magnetoelectroelastic medium is equivalent to a homogeneous magnetoelectroelastic medium with the periodically distributed generalized eigenstrains. Then the homogeneous magnetoelectroelastic medium with the generalized eigenstrain is solved analytically under the applied load conditions, the generalized stresses and strains in the fibers, coatings and matrix are derived. Based on the average‐field theory, the solutions of the generalized stresses and strains are applied to determine the anti‐plane effective magnetoelectroelastic properties of the composites. Two‐phase (fiber/matrix) and three‐phase (fiber/coating/matrix) magnetoelectroelastic composites are examined, and the comparison between the obtained results and the existing results shows the accuracy of the proposed method. Several four‐phase magnetoelectroelastic composites with epoxy matrix are studied, and the influences of the composites microstructures on the effective magnetoelectric coefficient are discussed.


The following is an investigation done to eleven women in the puerperium period (the tenth day), whose last birth was October of 2009 in the Clinica Universitaria Colombia. This research was a qualitative and descriptive type that implemented an in-depth-semi-structured interview with content analysis as a tool. Its purpose was to describe the experiences of the women that passed their delivery postpartum attention and care process with company and without company of a family member and under the care of the nurse staff. This was established in two instances; the labor and the postpartum care, documenting first an experience where the
mother does not have the opportunity of being accompanied by a family member and another
where the mother has the presence of a family member, while demonstrating the profesional
care presented by the nurses.

The results from this investigation illustrated and highlighted the importance of having the
company of a loved one during labor for a mother, since this gives them security, confidence, tranquility, and also strengthens their pain tolerance. Furthermore, considering the childbirth attention that the nursing staff offers to the mothers, it can be gathered that the attentiveness of the nurses provides the mothers with the tools to exercise self-care through education, strengthen the emotional bond in the family and amplify the knowledge about postpartum care.


The purpose of this paper is to present a comparative analysis of two extrapolation methods: Kriging (which is commonly used) and the EPH (a new method developed by SCM).


The objective of the study was to evaluate the level of significance of environmental factors (ecological and social), their interconnection with different somatic types and adaptive capabilities, as well as with peculiarities of preschoolers immunity with recurrent episodes of obstructive bronchitis (ob) to work out adequate therapy schemes for periods of exacerbation and rehabilitation. It is proven that children with recurrent ob are characterized by mesomacrosome somatotype, prevalence of vagotonia, sympathicotonia with hyper sympathicotonic type of vegetative reactivity and significant disorder of mucociliary clearance persisting after clinical recovery. The efficiency of ambroxol mugoregulator in complex therapy of ob and expedience of its long term (14–18) administration for recovery of disturbed system of mucociliary transport, were confirmed. Key words: obstructive bronchitis, children, somatotype, vegetative reactivity, immunity, ambroxol .


Crowdsourcing common sense training data was born twenty years ago. It began with the idea to "harness the power of bored people on the Internet" to collect "what everyone knows but no one writes down". This was an era when we were all just starting to learn how to search the web, before people learned the dismal art of keywords, they tried typing their wants and needs. Search engines were woefully unequipped for these kinds of queries, and it was in that climate that we started ConceptNet, which we originally called OpenMind CommonSense (OMCS). Over the years, the effort and its methods evolved to address new applications. Today, we explore how structured common sense is becoming more relevant in NLP and the role it can play in helping solve problems of explainability, scalability, low-resourced languages, domain transfer, and AI bias. We look at how structured common sense and transformers are complementary and how we can combine them to keep the best of both worlds. Additionally, how does common sense need to evolve as we tackle larger and more complex and cross domain problems?


Considering the uncertainties such as the release time of the order and the material supply in the process industry,this paper presents a continuous production process rescheduling model with the constraints of the requirement of the orders,the production ability,the material supply and inventory capacity. A chaos optimization algorithm is adopted to obtain the solution of the model.The simulation results illustrate the feasibility and efficiency of the proposed model.The cost of the production and inventory is reduced by adjusting the production rate of the orders in the time durations.


Over the past decade, the application of photochemorejuvenation in the areas of dermatology and cosmetic surgery has soared in popularity, with a purported threefold increase in the number of laser-based procedures performed over this period. As a noninvasive, nonablative procedure involving little ''downtime'' and with well-documented improvements in skin conditions such as telangiectasia, dyspigmentation, coarsened skin texture, and wrinkling, the success of photochemorejuvenation techniques has been mostly guaranteed. Currently, ease of accessibility, with many procedures now being performed by nonmedically trained individuals in beauty therapy salons around the world, has further impelled its popularity. Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy is one such modality favored for its global photorejuvenative qualities, addressing dyspigmentation, improving skin texture, and minimizing overall redness and telangiectasia.


Since Nasmyth (1839) first described the enamel cuticle it has received a great deal of attention from those interested in the investigation of dental structures. This interest, which has resulted in a prolonged discussion of its origin, structure, and function, has arrived at remarkably little agreement regarding the nature of the organ. Practically all the tissues in the region of the forming enamel, including the enamel itself, have been assigned parts in the structure of the enamel cuticle by the various investigators. The main points at issue were reviewed by Mummery (1924). They were again stated by Neuwirth (1925), by Apituley (1925) in his monograph on Nasmyth's membrane, and by Chase (1926). Neuwirth believes that the enamel cuticle consists of a single membrane, and that it has its origin in the transformation of the ameloblastic layer of the enamel organ. Apituley states that Nasmyth's membrane is formed by the hornifying of the enamel pulp cells. (The present writer is uncertain as to just what cells are meant here.) He also states that the membranes may either have a structure or be structureless, depending upon the extent and degree of hornification of the cells involved. Chase has tabulated the principal conceptions regarding the origin and structure of Nasmyth's membrane, together with the names of the chief exponents of these various theories. He concluded


. This article provides new constant-time encodings F ∗ q → E ( F q ) to ordinary elliptic F q -curves E of j -invariants 0, 1728 having a small prime divisor of the Frobenius trace. Therefore all curves of j = 1728 are covered. This circumstance is also true for the Barreto– Naehrig curves BN512, BN638 from the international cryptographic standards ISO/IEC 15946-5, TCG Algorithm Registry, and FIDO ECDAA Algorithm. Many j = 1728 curves as well as BN512, BN638 are not appropriate for the most efficient prior encodings. So, in fact, only universal SW (Shallue–van de Woestijne) one was previously applicable to them. However this encoding (in contrast to the new ones) cannot be computed at the cost of one exponentiation in the field F q .


This paper presents the smooth first order sliding mode control(FOSMC) of control liquid level in coupled tank system. To validate the proposed control scheme, the coupled tank system and controller are simulated. The robustness of controller to system parameter variation and external disturbance is tested in simulation.


Introduction. Laparoscopic varicocelectomy by the Palomo-Erokhin technique is one of the most common approaches for treating varicocele in children, but postoperative hydrocele is still a major complication after it. The authors present a novel technique of lymphography with indocyanine green (ICG).   Material and methods. A case of a boy, aged 13, with grade 3 varicocele accompanied by hypotrophy of the left testicle and pain in the left half of the scrotum is described in the article. He was operated on laparoscopically by the Palomo–Erokhin technique using RUBINA manufactured by Karl Storz company. After placing trocars under the tunica albicans of the left testicle, 6.5 mg ICG fluorescent solution was injected. Lymphatic vessels were clearly identified on ICG images. The testicular vein was separated from the vascular bundle, then ligated and transected.   Results. Intratesticular ICG injection and fluorescent images allowed to identify all lymphatic vessels. Surgery lasted for 25 minutes. No allergies or other adverse reactions caused by ICG were registered. In 6 months, there were no signs of recurrence and hydrocele formation.   Conclusion. Our initial experience has shown that fluorescent lymphography with ICG is a safe and effective technique for lymph-sparing laparoscopic varicocelectomy in children, when using the Palomo-Erokhin technique.


Although gender difference in prosociality has been researched so far, only a very few studies examined the effect of musical methods on positive prosocial behavior. In this preliminary examination, we focused on finding the relation between music activities and prosocial behavior with respect to gender in pre-school children in line with Social Cognitive Learning Theory (SCLT). We observed sixteen pre-school children of 4–6 years, and two kids per student-teacher observer for sixteen sessions, each at a span of 45 min one session per week, and data were collected through situational tests and observational methods. Results show that music methods are positively related to mood stability, reciprocity, and interaction with peers. The findings are discussed in terms of spontaneous reciprocity and gender-specific responses to social behavior.


In this paper, a new class of learning models, namely the additive radial basis function networks (ARBFNs) for general nonlinear regression problems are proposed. This class of learning machines combines the radial basis function networks (RBFNs) commonly used in general machine learning problems and the additive models (AMs) frequently encountered in semiparametric regression problems. In statistical regression theory, AM is a good compromise between the linear parametric model and the nonparametric model. Simulation results show that for the given learning problem, ARBFNs usually need fewer hidden nodes than those of RBFNs for the same level of accuracy.


Data resource sharing is a key issue in the education grid. In this paper, ice focused on the data replication technology. After discussing a reasonable model for replica catalog management, ire supposed a dynamic replica placement strategy, which can improve the efficiency of replica placement successfully and adapt to dynamic changes from users' requests.


In this paper we take a preliminary step towards explaining the stylised facts, by examining the proximate causes for regional macroeconomic fluctuations in Australia.


Classroom order is basic assuring of teaching.The new educational innovation is shocking the traditional classroom order and brings many difficulties to teachers.The article is a research summarize about classroom order in ten years.It includes three parts.That is the study of the classroom order of basic theory,the present situation study of the classroom order at new educational innovation position and the study of setting up the fine classroom order.It summarized the results of others research,at the same time,it hopes that more pedagogues pay close attention to the problem of setting up the fine classroom order.


This paper presents a simplified hybrid pulsewidth modulation (HPWM) algorithm to reduce the steady state ripple in current. In the conventional space vector PWM (CSVPWM) algorithm, the zero voltage applying time is distributed equally in every sampling interval. Also, this paper deals with two discontinuous PWM (DPWM) algorithms, which use only one zero state in each sampling interval. The proposed PWM algorithm is designed based on the notion of stator flux ripple. Modulation index and duty cycle dependent expression for rms value of the stator flux over a sampling interval is calculated. The rms flux ripple characteristics are graphically illustrated, from which the proposed hybrid PWM algorithm is developed. The proposed algorithm results in simultaneous reduction of harmonic distortion at all modulation indices. To validate the above proposed method, simulation studies have been carried out on v/f induction motor drive and the results have been presented and analyzed.


This paper addresses the puzzle of the unlikeliness of the implementation of elements of the Bologna Process agenda in Europe and post-Soviet higher education systems. Following mainstream policy science theories, the policy initiative would be qualified as "prone to failure", but surprisingly many governments took up the challenge to develop regulations and guidelines and to change the structures of their higher education systems. Looking at the adoption of Bologna process elements in various countries – east and west – I will be able to point at factors that contribute to explaining why and to what extent countries engaged with the process and hence to contribute to the literature on Europeanisation and policy adoption.


Sight-reading is the ability to read and perform music from a written score with little or no preparation. Though an integral part of musicianship, it is rarely or minimally addressed in traditional music lessons. In this paper, we describe a real-time system for sight-reading evaluation of solo instrumental music. The system is trained to recognize monophonic and polyphonic music from acoustic instruments without digital pickups. The pattern-matching in the back-end is achieved by nonnegative matrix factorization, an algorithm that represents notes as combinations of learned templates and chords as combinations of single notes. As part of the user interface, an animated musical score provides beginning musicians with instant visual feedback as they practice to improve their sight-reading.


Due to the heavy use of End User Computing (EUC) at all levels within organizations, there is a need to integrate user-developed systems and other subsystems to effectively support organizational management and decision making. In this paper, the authors examine issues related to EUC in a subsystem-interface based distributed Decision Support Systems (DSS) environment from which several guidelines on managing EUC are recommended. These guidelines include: 1) the planning of EUC should be incorporated into the design of DSS; 2) the management of EUC should be oriented to the effectiveness of organizational decision making; and 3) the management of EUC cannot be separated from the management of communication activities.


ABSTRACT The use of renewable materials and more sustainable processes are essential to minimize the negative impacts of population growth. Bamboo is a viable alternative, because it is a product with potential properties for wood replacement. However, to achieve a good yield, it is necessary to identify suitable sites for the forestry of the species. This study aimed to forecast favorable areas for the best establishment and development of Bambusa vulgaris and Dendrocalamus giganteus in the Brazilian territory, functioning as a zoning for edaphoclimatic aptitude that can support decision-making. It was performed using georeferenced points of natural occurrence for the species, collected from a virtual herbarium. The environmental variables were extracted from the WorldClim, MOD16 and SoilGrids databases. In order to select the set of variables to be used for modeling each species, a correlation test was performed. From this result, ten environmental variables were used for each species, and non-correlated variables were chosen. A principal component analyses was applied to select the variables that better explained variability. For the distribution map, the Maxent algorithm was used, based on the principle of maximum entropy, evaluated by the AUC and TSS metrics. Bambusa vulgaris presents a large area for adaptation in the Brazilian territory, unlike the Dendrocalamus giganteus species, which showed a limited aptitude area.


In fuzzy logic, there are two main approaches to eliciting membership degrees: an approach based on polling experts, and a Likert-scale approach, in which we ask experts to indicate their degree of certainty on a scale - e.g., on a scale form 0 to 10. Both approaches are reasonable, but they often lead to different membership degrees. In this paper, we analyze the relation between these two approaches, and we show that this relation can be made much clearer if we use models from quantum computing.


Cloud computing provides improved and simplified IT management and maintenance capabilities through central administration of resources, companies of all shapes and sizes are adapting to this new technology. In the absence of an effective prediction tools of cloud computing traffic then allocation of resources to clients will be ineffective thus driving away cloud computing users. In this paper we propose auto-regressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) and artificial neural networks (ANN) as prediction tools for cloud computing traffic. The results show that ARIMA performs better than ANN in predicting cloud computing traffic. For future work we propose to investigate the use of a hybrid of the two in predicting cloud computing traffic.