OBJECTIVES
Current guidelines recommend preoperative invasive mediastinal staging in centrally located tumours with negative mediastinum on positron emission tomography-computed tomography, based on a 20-30% prevalence of occult mediastinal disease (pN2-3). However, a uniform definition of central tumour location is lacking. Our objective was to determine the best definition in predicting occult pN2-3.

METHODS
A single-institution database was queried for patients with (suspected) non-small-cell lung cancer staged cN0 after positron emission tomography-computed tomography and referred to invasive staging and/or primary surgery. We evaluated 5 definitions: inner 1/3, inner 2/3, contact with bronchovascular structures, ≤2 cm from bronchus or endobronchial visualization.

RESULTS
Between 2005 and 2015, 813 patients were eligible (cT1: 42%, cT2: 28%, cT3: 17% and cT4: 11%). Invasive mediastinal staging and resection were performed in 30% and 97% of patients, respectively. Any nodal upstaging (pN+) was found in 21% of patients, of whom pN2-3 was found in 8%. Central tumour location demonstrated 4 times higher odds for any pN+ [for inner 1/3 vs outer 2/3, odds ratio 3.90 (95% confidence interval 2.24-6.77), P < 0.001], whereas no significantly different odds was observed for pN2-3. The discriminative ability for pN+ was not significantly different between the several definitions.

CONCLUSIONS
The prevalence of occult pN2-3 was only 8% when modern fusion positron emission tomography-computed tomography imaging pointed at clinical N0 non-small-cell lung cancer. None of the 5 verified definitions of centrality was predictive for occult pN2-3. However, each definition of centrality was related to any pN+ at a prevalence of 21%, without significant differences in discriminative ability between definitions. These data question whether indication for preoperative invasive mediastinal staging should be based on centrality alone.


We classify primitive non-symplectic automorphisms of order 6 on K3 surfaces. We show how their study can be reduced to the study of non-symplectic automorphisms of order 3 and to a local analysis of the fixed loci. In particular, we determine the possible fixed loci and show that when the Picard lattice is fixed, K3 surfaces come in mirror pairs.


This research re-examines the relations between production, money and income and arrives at a need for reform, through a contemporary money theory, with the same foundations that endow the system of the numerical entity that measures the economy. The analysis undertaken began from the "Econophysics" observation that wealth is unequally distributed among agents in an economic system. The literature has consolidated the concept of 'systemic entropy' as the degree of endogenous 'disorder' that occurs with the succession of interactions/transactions among its elements, leading to a stabilization in equilibrium that is no longer modifiable by spontaneous perturbations, even though there is clear evidence of profound inequality in individual wealth. The contribution offered here is an in-depth investigation into the causes that have led and continue to lead to the genesis and exacerbation of these socio-economic differences, which also convey an exclusion of the less wealthy sectors of the population from the most significant transactions. This ordains the impossibility, at the current state of the art, of achieving a neg-entropic practice, which is fundamental to the evolution of organisms. The point of arrival is in the negation of the monetary structure as currently perceived and organized.


the WOrld Wide Web has grown tremendously over the last years. To make the rich and dynamic content on the Web accessible to end users, Web brows-ers have evolved rapidly as well, and new functionalities, often in the form of extensions and plug-ins, are added continuously. As is frequently the case with software, the significant increase in the size and complexity of the code that drives browsers and their extensions has resulted in an increase of program flaws (bugs). Some bugs simply crash the browser. Others, unfortunately , are security vulnerabilities that attackers can use to compromise end users' machines, install malware, and steal sensitive information. Indeed , browser and extension vulner-abilities have become the primary venue through which cyber criminals compromise the security of Web users and, ultimately, earn money. To prevent attackers from exploiting program flaws, it is critical to identify and fix bugs before the software is deployed. This is particularly important as users are slow in upgrading , even when patches are eventually made available. Expecting developers to write software that is free of any errors is unrealistic. Hence, we need tools that can automatically detect bugs, especially those that can be exploited by attackers. The following paper describes VEX, a system that specifically focuses on the identification of security vulner-abilities in browser extensions for Firefox. These extensions are Java-Script add-ons that provide new func-tionality or augment existing features for the Firefox browser. In contrast to the core browser, extensions are often developed by programmers who have less experience in writing secure, robust code. Thus, a tool such as VEX is of particular importance to ensure a secure Web experience. At the core of VEX is a static source code analysis component that checks for security vulnerabilities that are the result of potentially unsafe data flows. That is, the system scans the JavaScript code of an extension for program paths over which untrusted input, possibly controlled by an attacker , might reach security-relevant functions. If such a path exists, it could be possible for an attacker to craft malicious input that tricks the security-relevant function to do something that was not intended by the developer. For example, attackers could include malicious code in inputs, and this code is later executed by the extension in the context of the browser. This can lead to all kinds of security problems—for example, the attacker could steal a cookie and …


When minced model kitchen refuse was inoculated with Bacillus coagulans and incubated under non-sterilizing open condition, at the temperature below 45 °C, racemic mixture of D-and L-lactic acid was found, while L-lactic acid was selectively accumulated at 50-65 °C. To analyze microflora of such mixed culture system, whole cells (fluorescent in situ hybridization) using species and group of specific 16S rRNA-targeted oligonucleotide probes (16S-FISH) was applied. As a result, predominancy of mesophilic lactic acid bacteria at lower temperature, and of Bacillus coagulans at higher temperature was confirmed.


Nowadays the smart house is necessarily useful part of home comfort. Many people can't imagine their lives without smart devices. A lot of companies provide solutions in this field, for example, Chinese company Xiaomi has a wide range of smart devices and people express a great interest in making their houses more intelligent. However, it is also expensive and requires a lot of time to design and implement such intelligent systems. In this paper, we want to show an example of a cheap smart house device with temperature sensor based on Arduino controller and compare it with similar temperature sensors. It can help some people to make a choice between commercially available solutions and users' custom designs based on microcontrollers and additional accessories for Arduino or any other smart microcontroller available in the market, that is also tunable for the best performance. This may also prove to be interesting in terms of programming and smart house organization aspects.


A polarizable body moving in an external electromagnetic field will slow down. This effect is referred to as radiation damping and is analogous to Doppler cooling in atomic physics. Using the principles of special relativity we derive an expression for the radiation damping force and find that it solely depends on the scattered power. The cooling of the particle's center-of-mass motion is balanced by heating due to radiation pressure shot noise, giving rise to an equilibrium that depends on the ratio of the field's frequency and the particle's mass. While damping is of relativistic nature heating has it's roots in quantum mechanics.


Objectives: 1) Determine if cetuximab resistance in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is regulated by increased nuclear translocation of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) through an MRN-dependent Akt phosphorylation pathway. 2) Determine if targeted inhibition of the MRN complex, a key mediator of DNA damage response, can improve cetuximab sensitivity in HNSCC. Methods: Two well-characterized human HNSCC tumor cell lines, with differential resistance to cetuximab, were chosen for this study. Mirin, a novel molecular MRN inhibitor was used for this study. MTT and clonogenic assays were used to evaluate in vitro cytotoxicity. Western blot analysis was performed to evaluate protein expression. In vivo tumor growth was evaluated using molecular imaging. Results: As compared with sensitive cells, cetuximab resistant cells demonstrated increased MRN expression, increased Akt phosphorylation, and increased nuclear EGFR. The inhibition of MRN led to a dose-dependent decrease in Akt phosphorylation and nuclear EGFR translocation. Furthermore, MRN inhibition synergistically enhanced the cytotoxic effect of cetuximab in resistant cells (P < 0.01). Conclusions: The findings from this study suggest a novel cetuximab resistance pathway involving MRN-mediated Akt phosphorylation, leading to increased nuclear translocation of EGFR. Furthermore, inhibition of MRN led to decreased Akt-phosphorylation, subsequently decreasing nuclear EGFR translocation, a key molecular mechanism involved in cetuximab resistance. Based on this discovery, inhibition of this pathway may serve as an effective therapeutic approach for HNSCC patients resistant to cetuximab.


The present invention relates to encapsulating a partitioned timed media data in the server, timed media data the partitioning comprises a timed samples, each of the timed samples, a plurality of sub provided with a sample. After selecting at least one sub-samples from one of a plurality of sub-samples of the timed samples, 1 comprising a sub-sample of the selected, a sub-sample in which one of each of said other timed samples corresponding One partition tracks are created for each sub-samples selected. Next, create at least one dependency boxes, each dependency box is associated to the partition track, comprising at least one reference to one or more the other created partition track, said at least one of the references, representing a decoding order dependencies for one or more the other partitions track. Each partition track created is encapsulated independently within at least one media file. .FIELD 19b


Due to the rapid growth of the smartphone applications and the fast development of the Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs), numerous indoor location-based techniques have been proposed during the past several decades. Floorplan, which defines the structure and functionality of a specific indoor environment, becomes a hot topic nowadays. Conventional floorplan techniques leverage smartphone sensors combined with WiFi signals to construct the floorplan of a building. However, existing approaches with sensors cannot detect the shape of a corner, and the sensors cost huge amount of energy during the whole floorplan constructing process. In this paper, we propose a sensor-free approach to detect the shape of a certain corner leveraging WiFi signals without using sensors on smartphones. Instead of utilizing traditional wireless communication indicator Received Signal Strength (RSS), we leverage a finer-grained indicator Channel State Information (CSI) to detect the shape of a certain corner. The evaluation of our approach shows that CSI is more robust in sensor-free corner shape detection, and we have achieved over 85% detection accuracy in simulation and over 70% detection accuracy in real indoor experiments.


AbstractA system dynamics (SD) model of the sustainable development of urban transport is built with vehicle development policy considered as the regulating factor. Moreover, an empirical study is conducted using SD and integrating environmental factors. Results show that (1) policy intervention influences the indicators of vehicle possession, gross domestic production, total population, and pollution index of NO2; and (2) strict restrictions on vehicles can effectively relieve traffic congestion, reduce the percentage of vehicle travel and trips, and urge people to shift from private to public transport. Policy intervention also improves the service level of public transport. The negative effect of urban transport development on the environment can be reduced. A restriction policy on vehicle possession should be implemented. Moreover, research, development, and promotion of effective energy-saving measures and emission-reducing technologies are needed to reduce energy consumption and emissions from vehicles.


—With the strong interest in neural network based software engineering approaches and a plethora of proposed solutions, we point out the need for measurement studies in this space. Focusing on a specific application scenario, Java cryptographic API code completion, we outline several potential measurement problems, ranging from embedding design and evaluation, to methodology development of models, and to metrics and benchmarks.


Recently, much media attention has been drawn to the relatively frequent 'nuisance' flooding of urban low‐lying and poor drainage areas in Bermuda. This flooding results in traffic disruptions and loss of business, with only minor property damage. More significant flooding with property inundations is relatively rare. Efforts were made to reduce the incidence of flooding in low‐lying areas of Pembroke Parish through the construction of a canal in the 1800s. However, recent urbanisation and inadequate maintenance have reduced both its drainage capacity and efficiency. There is currently no formal warning system in place for flooding in Bermuda. The results of this study may serve as the context for the development of such a system.


This contribution analyses the economic characteristics of the South Korean and the Brazilian economies and attributes them to two fundamentally opposed orientations. South Korea's economic policy can be described as "evolutionary". This refers to the combination of a liberal economic framework with state efforts to continually adapt economic structures to constantly changing external conditions. Brazilian policy, in contrast, is an example of the "structure-preserving" concept. Powerul rent-seeking groups delay the neccessary institutional reforms which could create confidence among potential investors. Evidently, the superior performance of an evolutionary approach follows from its focus on competitive flexibility in a continually changing economy


Objective: To observe the influence of Linderae Radix on cyclic adenosine monophosphate(cAMP),cyclic guanosine monophosphate(cGMP),gastrin(GAS),motilin(MTL) of plasma in rat stomach cold models.Methods: The rats of model group were prepared by using cold stimulation method for three days.According to the difference of weight between before and after modelling,the rats were randomly divided into eight groups: model group,domperidone group,water decoction of Safflower group,the water decoction group,the volatile medicine group,the medicine ethanol-extraction liquid group,the potions mention ether extract group,the medicine ethanol-extraction ether extract group.At 10 minutes after modeling of the fourth day,treatment group was given corresponding solution 1 mL·kg-1,normal group and model group were given distilled water e,the second administration was carried out after one hour,the gastric emptying rate was identified through Phenol red method.the content of plasma cAMP,cGMP,MTL and serum GAS was examined.Result: Compared with the normal group,the gastric emptying rate of model group significantly reduced(P0.05),levels of cGMP,cAMP / cGMP were reduced(P0.05),and levels of CAMP,GAS,MTL had no significant difference.Compared with model group,treatment goups like the medicine decoction,volatile oil and uriah medicine ethanol-extraction ether extract of Linderae Radix significantly suppressed gastric emptying rate(P0.05,P0.01).The medicine decoction and volatile oil of Linderae Radix could obviously increase the content of cAMP(P0.01);the medicine decoction,volatile oil,lindera root alcohol extract and alcohol extraction ether extract of Linderae Radix could obviously reduce the content of cGMP(P0.01);the medicine decoction and volatile oil of Linderae Radix could significantly increased the ratio of cAMP/cGMP(P0.01).Conclusion: The medicine decoction,volatile oil and uriah medicine ethanol-extraction ether extract of Radix Linderae can inhibit significantly gastric emptying,and can markedly elevate cAMP/cGMP.


We have developed a calcium phosphate ceramic based on the mineral phases chlorapatite, Ca 5 (PO 4 ) 3 Cl, and spodiosite, Ca 2 (PO 4 )Cl, which, on the basis of evidence from non-active simulant studies, is expected to provide an extremely effective host for immobilizing the chloride constituents resulting from the pyrochemical reprocessing of Pu. The immobilized product is in the form of a free-flowing, non-hygroscopic powder in which the chlorides are chemically combined within the mineral phases. In order to provide a monolithic wasteform suitable for long term storage, the feasibility of encapsulating this product in a compatible glass is being assessed. The final wasteform will be manufactured by a pressureless sintering route with sodium aluminophosphate based glasses currently being developed for this purpose. These glasses are of particular interest due to a combination of useful properties which include good sintering characteristics, together with excellent chemical durability. We have noted, however, that during sintering the Na present in the glass reacts with the chlorapatite and spodiosite phases to form a dispersion of halite crystals within the final wasteform. The formation of free halite within the wasteform is clearly undesirable, but can be minimized by careful control over the processing parameters, in particular the sintering temperature, or by reducing the chloride loading in the wasteform. The implications of these findings are highlighted and discussed.


Most crude produced in Kuwait is from naturally flowing wells. Casing, tubing, and cement in these wells remain unchanged after completion. This study discusses the major application of temperature surveys in indicating fluid movement both inside and behind the production string, hence locating any holes in the casing. Some significant cases of temperature anomalies are examined qualitatively, and suggestions are made for a more quantitative interpretation of temperature profiles. 9 refs.


Except for parts of the Maritimes and Quebec, in every province there is at least one voluntary insurance plan for medical services in the home, surgery, and hospital, sponsored by the Provincial Medical Association. Medical practitioners are asked to enter into a contract with this plan, agreeing to accept payment from the scheme directly on submission of a bill by the physician to the plan for services rendered by him to an insured patient. The schedules of fees used by the plans are close to the minimum recommended by the Provincial Medical Associations, and, with some variations from province to province, physicians agree to accept these fees as payment in full for their services. In Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, and the Maritimes, Blue Cross plans also pay physicians for services in hospitals only, on a somewhat similar basis, although the physicians more often make additional charges to the patients. About one-quarter of all payments to physicians in Canada are now made through voluntary or commercial insurance companies. Through the extension of such plans the Canadian Medical Association hopes to anticipate a Government health service. In conclusion, it is generally accepted that there are immense opportunities for young people, both lay and medical, who wish to emigrate to this young and vigorous Dominion. Nevertheless, in the last resort it must remain a highly individual and personal matter involving difficult decisions of adjustment to a new climate no less than to a new culture. As Dr. Geggie (1955), a Canadian returning home after seven months in Britain, wrote: " Lest the picture look too bright, let me point out that no doctor, except the dead one, knows security in Canada. The foreign doctor must be willing to cornfcrm with Canadian ways and to cater night and day to a very demanding public. Nor is a higher degree, including British degrees, of any great assistance. The Canadian doctor has to prove himself to his public-and a very discerning public it is."


Review(s) of: Training the bodes: Australian army advisers training Cambodian infantry battalions - a postscript to the Vietnam War, by Terry Smith, Big Sky Publishing Pty Ltd, Newport, NSW, 2011, 215 pp., ISBN 978 1 92194 101 6, RRP $34.99 (hardback), Ursula Davidson Library call number: 547 SMIT 2011.


ABSTRACTFor designers of large products such as boats, cars and houses, there have been few cost-effective machines or methods in support of one-to-one, large-scale physical prototyping. A novel physical production system is demonstrated, aiming at rapid prototyping of large-scale models. Research questions address possible ways that the system can support design prototyping as opposed to manufacturing. We present computational methods used to generate model data, principle of decomposition of a large model, and assembly of components to form 3D prototypes. The process of model making in this study revealed an extended use of human body. Our view on embodied cognition in relation to the development of the large-scale rapid prototyping system is discussed. We end with a projection of new possibilities for large-scale prototyping that engages the human body.


A 64-year-old male patient presented with fleshy lesion over the right temporal conjunctiva for the past 3 months with a gradual increase in size. History of trauma and pain was absent, and past history did not reveal any significant ocular/systemic morbidities. Right eye examination showed single 6*8 mm lesion fleshy mass on the temporal aspect of right conjunctiva extending from the limbus, and the surface showed 'corkscrew' vessels, with prominent 'feeder' vessel; impression cytology revealed dysplastic cells consistent with …


The present invention at least a two communication method of a dual standby portable terminal in a single communication network can be connected at the same time, the transition to the drive master shim to the slave core if necessary the process of originating a call to the other portable terminal, the center switch and the switching plant by driving the slave includes the step of performing the counterpart mobile terminal with the call. According to the invention, through a communication network of the same communication system or the operator may perform the other mobile terminal with the call, which results can have an effect, which may be the call charge conservation. Dual standby, a network, a communication method, carriers, seam


Sub-optimal experience and outcomes for people with stalled wounds is common. Clinicians have limited methods for reliably and accurately measure wounds. Depth measurement is an important indicator of healing, and digital methods of imaging the wound may offer increased accuracy and enable clinical decision-making. This study aimed to implement a Panasonic FZ-M1 toughpad with WoundCareLite software version 22.214.171.124, to enable three-dimensional measurements in Tissue Viability (TV) service. Length, width, and depth measurement were compared with usual manual measurement using a paper ruler alongside a 2D photographic image. Statistical analysis included the comparison of wound dimension measures and a presentation of visual healing trajectories over 4 weeks using run-charts. 30 patients were recruited over five weeks (13 female and 17 male), representing 4% of the usual caseload. Manual measurement and 3D software automatic method demonstrated that the width and depth 3D auto measures were more accurate than manual measures but depth measures were often wrong thus making volumetric measures inaccurate. Consistent wound size measurement was feasible, and healing trajectories provide a useful means of continuous assessment. Technology guided measurement has potential benefits over manual measurement as a means of more accurately monitoring healing. In this case, depth measurement could not be accurately assessed in practice and further software innovation is indicated to enable outcome measurement in tissue viability services.


Abstract This paper describes the procedures for calculating parameters of hydrogen isotopes interaction with materials according to the results of experiments conducted by dynamic sorption methods under conditions of complex exposure. Using the proposed approach, we analyzed the data of reactor tests of a lithium capillary porous system based on a stainless steel matrix conducted under conditions of sample purging with deuterium (at a pressure of deuterium in the chamber ~10–2 to 10–4 Pa). The sample was irradiated at various temperatures (T = 180° to 550°) under conditions of oil-free pumping and with continuous mass spectrometric recording of the gas composition in the chamber.


The invention discloses a polymer nickel cobalt manganese vanadium lithium power battery and a preparation method thereof. The polymer nickel cobalt manganese lithium vanadium power battery comprises a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a diaphragm, polymer gel electrolyte and a battery shell, wherein the positive electrode consists of a positive electrode active matter, an adhesive, a conducting agent and a positive electrode current collector, and nickel cobalt manganese vanadium lithium is adopted as the positive electrode active matter. The polymer nickel cobalt manganese vanadium lithium power battery disclosed by the invention has excellent electrochemical performance and can be better applied to electric bicycles, motorbikes, energy storage power stations and electric automobiles.


General Public Utilities (GPU) Corp., owner of Metropolitan Edison and the Three Mile Island reactors, is hoping to reduce customer demand and capital costs with a conservation program. GPU asked the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Regulatory Commissions to mandate many of the proposals (time-of-day rates, incentives to co-generate, and expanded case of interruptable service) outlined in the Public Utilities Regulatory Policy Act (PURPA). Customer responses have varied according to the flexibility of individual firms to accomodate to or benefit from the proposals. (DCK)


We discuss periodic solution problems and asymptotic stability for inertial neural networks with $ D- $operator and variable parameters. Based on Mawhin's continuation theorem and Lyapunov functional method, some new sufficient conditions on the existence and asymptotic stability of periodic solutions are established. Finally, a numerical example verifies the effectiveness of the obtained results.


Nine doped europium benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate complexes have been synthesized and characterized.Elemental analysis,rare earth coordination titration,IR spectra,UV absorption spectra and TG-DTA were used to characterized these complexes.The studies of the fluorescence spectra and lifetimes of the nine complexes show obviously difference.Compared with binary complex of EuL·6H2O(1),the ternary complex EuLL′1.5·2H2O exhibits stronger luminescence intensity.This result indicates that the fluorescence intensities of the complexes depend on ligands.In the binary complex the ligand(btc) transfers some energy to Eu3+,but in ternary complexes both the ligands(btc and phen) transfer more energy.The fluorescence peak positions of the other seven are similar to(1) and(2),but the luminescence intensities of these complexes are obviously different.The positions of Eu3+ emission peak of the complexes do not change,indicating that the introduction of doped rare earth ions or transition-metal ions does not influence the energy level of Eu3+ in the complexes.The dinuclear complexes,which contain the metal ions Y3+,La3+,Zn2+ and Cd2+ without unsa-turated d-layer or f-layer electrons,display sensitization and strengthening to fluorescence properties of those complexes,respectively.Therefore,the energy absorption by organic ligands will not be consumed by the d-d or f-f transfer.In this manner,Eu3+ absorbs much more energy through intramolecular energy transfer and luminous intensity is enhanced.Gd3+ has inert half-full 4f7 electronic configuration,so the luminous intensity of(5) is also strong and similar with(3) and(4).Complexes(8) and(9),containing Mn2+ and Ni2+,respectively,exhibit fluorescence quenching,which is caused by the unsaturated d-layer electrons consuming the energy in the form of radiative transition.


In this paper we address the problem of restoration of fragmented glass plate photographs. We propose an algorithm based on the roto-translation of the fragments. A preprocessing adjustment in the contour combined with final interpolation is necessary to avoid artifacts.


Implementation in FPGA of the new Advanced Encryption Standard, Rijndael, was developed and experimentally tested using the Insight Development Kit board, based on Xilinx Virtex II XC2V1000-4 device. The experimental clock frequency was equal to 75 MHz and translates to the throughputs of 739 Mbit/s for Rijndael with block size and key size of 128 bits, respectively. This circuit has capability to handle encryption/decryption and fitted in one FPGA taking approximately 84% of the area. Our work supplements and extends other research efforts.


Rotenoids the group of naturally occurring insecticidal substances, ketonic in nature were analysed from various plant parts of Parkinsonia aculeata L. Three rotenoids viz rotenone, elliptone and deguelin were identified using TLC, GLC, mp, mmp, IR, and UV studies, which were comparable to that of the their respective standard compounds. In different part of the plant the rotenoid recovery has been observed as per the order: root> stem>leaves> pods>seeds, being maximum in the root and minimum in seed. The different doses (1000 igmL - 1 , 500 igmL -1 , 250 igmL -1 , 125 igmL -1 , 62 igmL -1 , 31 igmL -1 ) of isolated rotenoids from roots were subjected to in vitro antiamoebic activity along with standard rotenone and derris resin for different time intervals (24h 48h 72h). The dose level 500ig/ml L -1 was found most active as compared to 250 ig/ml L -1 of standards. However, the standard antiamoebic drug metroindazole was effective at 8 ig/ml dose.


The strategy of rural revitalization is to take measures to deal with the big problem of rural decline, mainly from the aspects of developing rural economy, getting rid of poverty, and adjusting rural structure, and changing the traditional thinking of rural development when implementing policies. With the number and scale of rural laborer's back home to start undertaking expanding continuously, it is more important to improve the quality of rural laborer's back home to start undertaking. On the basis of analyzing the motivation and problems of rural laborer's back home to start undertaking, this paper puts forward a risk identification model based on artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm and explores the development path of rural laborer's back home to start undertaking under the background of rural revitalization. Through simulation experiments, the effectiveness and superiority of this algorithm are analyzed. The results show that the accuracy rate of venture risk assessment in this paper is 93.95%, and the error is 10.24% lower than that of the back propagation neural network (BPNN). It can be seen that this method has a significant effect in the analysis of the risk and influencing factors of rural laborer's back home to start undertaking. The overall requirements of rural revitalization strategy for industrial prosperity will inevitably encourage and attract more rural laborer's to back home to start undertaking, and "starting a business to help the poor" will become a new path for rural poverty alleviation and development in the future.


The COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in a global public health and mental health disaster and a massive negative psychosocial experience for students. The counteractive measures are mainly on epidemiology, prevention, and management of the COVID-19 infection, with little attention on mental health. From this background, this study sought to assess the effect of COVID-19 on students' mental health during quarantine and isolation. An exploratory qualitative research design was applied to determine how COVID-19 affected students' mental health during quarantine and isolation. Purposive sampling was used to obtain cases deemed rich in information to ensure that saturation was reached. Thus, 12 students participated in the study. Data was collected through semi-structured face-to-face interviews. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analysed using Tesch's method of data analysis. The trustworthiness of data was ensured through credibility, dependability, confirmability, and transferability. The study revealed that participants experienced behavioural changes during quarantine and isolation. Irregular sleeping patterns, difficulty in sleeping, and decreased appetite were the behavioural changes that the participants reported. The study also highlighted the coping techniques used by the participants during their quarantine and isolation periods. Religion and support from healthcare workers, family, and friends were some coping strategies that most participants believed to be beneficial. It is concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic poses an unprecedented threat to students' mental health during quarantine and isolation.


Microstructure models seek to explain or predict various material properties in terms of the structure or chemical composition at scales of several hundred nanometres to several hundred micrometres. Such models therefore bridge the scaling gap between atomistic models and continuum methods, and consequently can help establish and validate scaling relations across those scales. Microstructure models have been applied to cementitious materials for at least four decades to help understand setting, strength development, rheological properties, mechanical behavior, and transport properties. This letter describes the current state of cement microstructure modelling in several areas that are important for engineering.  It is not meant to be an exhaustive review, instead highlighting the kinds of models that can now be applied to different aspects of cement binder behaviour. Special attention is paid to challenges or limitations of each kind of model. This is done to promote the judicious use and interpretation of models and especially to indicate where future research could make inroads on problems that are currently inaccessible to microstructure models.


The aim of any prosthodontic treatment plan is to restore the lost or missing tissue with prosthesis. This prosthesis should be compatible with existing hard and soft tissues and fulfill the functional and aesthetic requirements as well. It is important for the treating clinician to be knowledgeable about the interactions of these prosthodontic appliances with oral tissues and consequences of violating the integrity of these structures. Indirect restorations in the form of crowns and fixed partial dentures come in close proximity of the periodontal tissues. This interaction of margin of a fixed prosthesis with gingival tissue was classified by Gardner into three types, namely supra-gingival: if the margin terminated above the level of marginal gingival, juxta-gingival: if the margin lies at the level of marginal gingival and subgingival: if margin lies below the level of marginal gingival into the gingival sulcus.


The paper proposes a framework for comparative analysis of natural particulate subsoils (clays, sands, gravel-sand mixtures) developed in the course of examination of geological evidence from Krasnodar region.


Li Guang was recognized by the poets ofTang Dynasty as a "Flying General" proficient in horse-riding and archery, and considerate to his subordinate soldiers, but a frustrated man with an unfortunate life. This recognition, however, is quite different from that for other two generals Wei Qing and Huo Qu-bing, who were also biographied in Historical Records. The reason for this differences has something to do both with the text itself and with political background, social atmosphere, and the personal experience and affection of the poets. An analysis of this may serve as a retrospect of the history, and reveal something special from the acceptance of classic Chinese literature.


Evidence from four studies indicates that nonsteroidal antiinfl ammatory drug (NSAID) use in the post-fracture period of long-bone healing increases the risk of nonunion, with adjusted relative risk estimates ranging from 3.15–10.74. While three of the studies showed this risk to be statistically signifi cant, one study did not. Additional methodologically rigorous prognostic studies which delineate NSAID type, dosage, and timing are necessary to establish the long term risk of NSAID use on the incidence of nonunion in long-bone fractures.


Tumors of the choroid plexus are rare neoplasms of neuroectodermal origin, accounting for less than 1% of all intracranial tumors . We report a case of giant choroid plexus papilloma of the lateral ventricle extending into the third ventricle of a 3 years old female child. She presented with features of obstructive hydrocephalus and had undergone V-P shunt at the age 3months. She repeatedly underwent revision of the V-P shunt at the age of 6 months, 22 months and 36 months prior to the tumor excision. An anterior interhemispheric, transcallosal approach was performed and total excision was achieved with fenestration of lamina terminalis at the age of 37 months. Following the surgery the patient developed bilateral subdural effusion requiring bilateral subdural-peritoneal shunt and the nonfunctional V-P shunt was removed. Histological evaluation confirmed the diagnosis of the choroid plexus papilloma. Nepal Journal of Neuroscience 13:57-59, 2016


This study aims to determine the effect of human resource development on employee performance in the new normal era at a coffee shop in the city of Palembang. The method used in this study is a quantitative method, with a causal associative level of explanation. The sample used in this study were all coffee shop employees as many as 44 respondents. Collecting data by distributing questionnaires to coffee shop employees. Data analysis used simple linear regression. The results of the determination test in this study were 0.765. Means 76.5%, the distribution of employee performance variables can be explained by the variable of human resource development. The conclusion of this study shows that the development of human resources partially has a positive effect on employee performance at Return Space and Coffee Shop and Luthier Coffee in the new normal era.


Finding a product in the fashion world can be a daunting task. Everyday, e-commerce sites are updating with thousands of images and their associated metadata (textual information), deepening the problem, akin to finding a needle in a haystack. In this paper, we leverage both the images and textual metadata and propose a joint multi-modal embedding that maps both the text and images into a common latent space. Distances in the latent space correspond to similarity between products, allowing us to effectively perform retrieval in this latent space, which is both efficient and accurate. We train this embedding using large-scale real world e-commerce data by both minimizing the similarity between related products and using auxiliary classification networks to that encourage the embedding to have semantic meaning. We compare against existing approaches and show significant improvements in retrieval tasks on a large-scale e-commerce dataset. We also provide an analysis of the different metadata.


The conic sections are regarded as the trajectories of a mass point on which an inverse square attractive(or repulsive)force applied, the curvature radius of any point on the conic sections by means of kinetic method can be obtained.


In this study, three dimensional (3-D) finite element analysis are performed to evaluate the effect of geo-textile interlayer on the performance of flexible pavement. The main objective of this study is to evaluate the improvement in stress distribution of flexible pavement due to the application of geo-jute at three specific positions i.e., subgrade-base interface, base-asphalt layer interface, and within asphalt layers. Stress, strain and displacement values are investigated and compared for the application of geo-jute interlayer on various positions. Moreover, to better understand the mechanistic behavior of geo-jute on pavement subgrade, a separate 3-D finite element model is developed to simulate the California bearing ratio (CBR) test on geo-jute reinforced soil. Results showed that the inclusion of geo-jute on flexible pavement significantly improves the pavement performance by producing lower stress, strain, and displacement at top of the subgrade. Moreover, the bearing capacity of subgrade soil increased more than 20% due to the inclusion of geo-jute.


Iron requirement of teenage pregnant women will increased because of there is increasing of iron requirement in the two growth periods in the same time, which is growth during adolescence and fetal growth during pregnancy. The increasing of requirement can fulfilled with consumption of food that contains iron and also iron supplement consumption. The aim of this study was to know food consumption behavior that contains iron in teenage pregnant women. This study was a descriptive study with Cross-sectional method. This study was using purposive sampling technique with amount of samples were 110 respondents and data collected by questionnaires of Food Frequency Questionnaire and Food Recall 2 x 24 hours. The results of the study are foods that were frequently consumed are pure soybean tempe, biscuits, oranges, and iron supplements. Foods that were regularly consumed are spinach, kale, fresh fish, chicken, chicken eggs, and mango. Foods that were rarely consumed are cassava leaves, papaya leaves, long bean leaves, mustard greens, green beans, soybeans, mutton, beef, fresh shrimp, duck eggs, cheese, strawberries, tomatoes, Ambonese bananas, pineapple, and pregnant mother's milk. Iron adequacy in the first and the second days were including in the adequate category. This study was expected to be input and information for teenage pregnant women for more attention of food intake during pregnancy.
Key words: behavior, iron consumption, teenage pregnant women.


The Mid-Atlantic Regional Association Coastal Ocean Observing System (MARACOOS) produces hourly regional surface current maps for an area of coastal ocean stretching from the Outer Banks to Cape Cod. An updated and more formal implementation of quality control (QC) in the real-time processing has been tested over the past year using QC tests described in the QARTOD Manual for Real-Time Quality Control of High Frequency Radar Surface Current Data. Quality checks are performed at spectra, radial and total vector levels of processing. At the radial and total vector levels, primary and secondary flags are written to the data files. The primary flag is intended to provide data users with an overall assessment of data quality that can be used to quickly filter out bad data. The secondary flags are the results of individual QC tests and provide information that the radar operator(s) could use to address specific quality issues in order to improve the real-time data feed. An analysis of the flag information recorded in the radial and total vector files for the time period of March 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021 is presented in this paper. Percentages of over-water radial vectors that fail the QC tests are typically under 10%. The valid location test fails more radials than other tests followed by the spatial median test, the radial count test and the syntax test. A comparison of test failures is made between thirteen different radar stations. Details are provided on how QC test thresholds are assigned. Finally, the impact of the quality control on the surface current maps is described.


The present study was carried out to evaluate and find the extracts having potential in vitro antioxidant property of leaves of Abrus precatorius L. (Family: Fabaceae). The free radical's scavenging effect was determined by in vitro antioxidant assays, using 2, 2-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl free radical (DPPH) method. The extract was obtained by maceration process using three solvents, namely; water, methanol and chloroform. The phytochemical analysis of the leaves revealed the presence of alkaloids, saponin, tannin and several polyphenols. The different concentrations of extracts (g/ml) were prepared and used to evaluate antioxidant activity as a percentage inhibition. The results showed that percentage inhibition of DPPH by methanol, chloroform and aqueous extracts were 75.16, 72.09 and 62.22% at 300 g/ml, respectively. Methanolic extract of A. precatorius showed good inhibition as compared to ascorbic acid (p<0.05) due to high phenolic content in the leaf extract. It was concluded that methanolic extract of leaves of A. precatorius plant exhibited potent in vitro free radical scavenging activity.


Biogas production is increasingly considered a good source of clean energy and Biofertilizers in the form of digestate slurry.  This study sought to characterize biogas digester slurries under varying Feedstocks and provide information useful for assessing the potential impact of their usage as organic fertilizer on crop productivity and environment. The study was informed by the need to allow agricultural scientists determine how individual biogas feeds affect the composition of the final digestate and hence the impact the digestates could have. Digestates from human waste, livestock waste, and abattoir waste feedstock were sampled for the study. The pellets from the samples were then analyzed using Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluoroscopy (EDXRF) spectroscopy for elemental components. After the requisite statistical analysis, the human waste digestate had the highest concentration values for most elements. In human waste, essential elements were determined at 40600 ± 2000, 19000 ± 1140, 1300 ± 400, 200 ± 30, 900 ± 260 ppm for Ca, Fe, Mn, Zn and Cu respectively, as compared to Ca (26400 ± 1400), Fe (9500 ± 440), Mn (820 ± 190), Zn (180 ± 40), Cu (360 ± 70), in livestock waste. In abattoir waste, the mean content was 49500 ± 4100 for Ca, 15220 ± 1350 for Fe, 1090 ± 90 for Mn, 200 ± 50 for Zn and 140 ± 50 for Cu. Potentially toxic elements Hg and Cd were determined below detection limits, while Pb concentrations were highest in human waste at 20.81 ppm. The high amounts are associated with the micro industrial activities in Kibera. Therefore, human wastes digestates might be the best nutrient supplement but is the most probable threat to environment. Indeed, an unchecked Bioaccumulation of the other elements might be counterproductive as well. For agronomists, crops need matching with digestates from which they would benefit the most, given unique crop requirements.


In this research, we have demonstrated a microfluidic chip which is able to manipulate and pattern the cell in the different culture chamber for Kidney studies integrated the dielectrophoresis (DEP) force. This design enables Escherichia coli (E. coli) Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) to stimulate human monocytic leukemia cell line (THP-1) without contact proximal tubular cell (HK-2). Therefore, cell-cell interaction can only be achieved by the transmission of cytokine. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of HK-2 was observed after treated with IL-1β 150pg/ml for 72 hours in a 24-well plate. On the other hand, the result of DEP patterning shows a potential way to make cells proliferate on the condition of adjustable and appropriate cell density.


(3-Aminopropyl)-triethoxysilane (APTS) and (3-mercaptopropyl)-trimethoxysilane (MPTS) grafted SiO2-coated iron oxide (Fe3O4@SiO2) magnetic supports were prepared. Various noble metal nanoparticles such as Ru, Pt, Rh and Pd were directly grown on the surfaces of the magnetic supports with ultrasmall and nearly monodisperse sizes, especially the APTS grafted Fe3O4@SiO2 (Fe3O4@SiO2/APTS) nanospheres. The Fe3O4@SiO2/APTS/Ru catalyst demonstrated a high catalytic activity towards the hydrogenation of α-pinene to form cis-pinane. The conversion of α-pinene was 99.1% and the selectivity for cis-pinane reached 97.6% at 120 °C after 4 h. The Fe3O4@SiO2/APTS/Ru catalyst was easily separated from the reaction mixture when applying an external magnetic field, and the separated Fe3O4@SiO2/APTS/Ru had good reusability. After being reused eight times, the α-pinene conversion and the cis-pinane selectivity also can reach 97.8% and 96.9%, respectively.


In this work the polarizability of a subwavelength core-shell sphere is considered, where the shell exhibits a radially inhomogeneous permittivity profile. A mathematical treatment of the elec- trostatic polarizability is formulated in terms of the scattering potentials and the corresponding scattering amplitudes. As a result, a generalized expression of the polarizability is presented as a function of the radial inhomogeneity function. The extracted general model is applied for two particular cases, i.e., the well-known power-law profile and a new class of permittivity profiles that exhibit exponential radial dependence. The proposed analysis quantifies in a simple manner the inhomogeneity effects, allowing the direct implementation of naturally or artificially occurring permittivity inhomogeneities for a wide range of applications within and beyond the metamaterial paradigm. Furthermore, the described analysis open avenues towards the phenomenological and first-principles modeling of the electrodynamic scattering effects for graded-index plasmonic par- ticles at the nanoscale. Finally, such description can be readily used either for the benchmarking of novel computational methods incorporating inhomogeneous materials or for inverse scattering purposes.


European environmental legislation has significantly evolved over the last few years, forcing manufacturers to be more environmentally aware and to introduce ecological criteria in their traditional practices. One of the most important goals of this set of regulations is to reduce the amount of solid waste generated per unit of time by promoting recycling, repair, reuse and other recovery strategies at the product end of life (EOL). However, one of the most difficult steps for manufacturers is that of deciding which of these options or which combination of them should be implemented to get the maximum recovery value taking into account the specific characteristics of each product. In this paper, a recurrent algorithm is proposed to determine the optimal end-of-life strategy. On the basis of the product bill of materials and its graphical CAD/CAM representation, the model will determine to what extent the product should be disassembled and what the final end of each disassembled part should be (reuse, recycling or disposal). The paper starts by presenting an overview of the model, to then focus on the CAD-integrated algorithm for determining the optimum disassembly sequence, a necessary step in EOL decision-making.


Extremely short (less than 1 fs) soft x-ray pulses are emerging as cutting-edge tools for investigating molecules on time scales shorter than the oscillation of a chemical bond. The very large photon energies and band widths of such pulses pose serious challenges for ab initio simulations of transient x-ray absorption spectra because the relevant final molecular states are so high in energy (and are generally decaying), and because so many states will participate. We build a theoretical framework, within which electronically correlated computations can be used to understand the x-ray absorption spectra of vibrating molecules, resolved both spectrally and in time. In particular, absorption at core–valence resonances are computed as a function of the stretch coordinate for halogen molecules and their molecular ions. This yields insight into what spectral features can be expected when an x-ray probe is used to follow vibrational dynamics in real time. In experiments with Br2, strong-field ionization has already been seen to produce coherent stretching oscillations of both the molecular ion and the depleted neutral species. Foremostly, detailed understanding of the dominant transitions that contribute to such a spectrum is desired (their character, intensity, line shape, and dependence on the vibrational coordinate). This study lays the foundation for eventual convergence of combined experimental and theoretical study of a common system. EFFECTS OF ENERGY DRINKS ON BLOOD PRESSURE IN CAFFEINE NAÏVE VERSUS NON-NAÏVE YOUNG HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS Joanna L. Quach, Nancy N. Nguyen, Sachin A. Shah Pharmacy Practice INTRODUCTION Energy drinks have been claimed to increase alertness and improve mental performance. Increasing energy drink consumption in recent years has raised concern about its safety. Previous studies have reported that caffeinated energy shots significantly increase systolic blood pressure as compared to decaffeinated energy shots. However, the differential effects of blood pressure in caffeine naïve compared to non-naïve individuals has not been fully investigated. PURPOSE To evaluate the effects of caffeinated and decaffeinated 5-hour Energy shots on blood pressure in caffeine naïve versus nonnaïve young healthy volunteers. METHODS : Individual patient data from two randomized, double-blinded, controlled crossover studies were combined and analyzed Subjects were. Subjects in both studies received a regular caffeinated and a decaffeinated 5-hour Energy shot separated by a washout period of six days. categorized caffeine naïve (consuming <1 cup of caffeinated beverage a day) or non-naïve (consuming ≥1 cup of caffeinated beverage a day). Blood pressure was recorded at baseline, 1 hour and 3 hours after consumption of the energy shot. Data were analyzed using student's t-test. RESULTS A total of 30 healthy volunteers (40% males) were enrolled, with 20 caffeine naïve subjects and 10 caffeine non-naïve subjects. The mean age was 23.2 ± 2.39 years and mean weight was 143.07 ± 30.23 pounds. A significant increase of 7.18 ± 6.58 mmHg in systolic BP was seen in caffeine naïve subjects compared to 2.40 ± 5.65 mmHg increase in non-naïve subjects (p=0.05). Mean diastolic blood pressure changes were similar after consumption of the caffeinated energy shot. With the decaffeinated energy shot, mean systolic and diastolic blood pressures were similar between the two groups. SIGNIFICANCE Caffeine naïve individuals experienced an approximately three-fold greater increase in systolic blood pressure 1 hour after consumption of a caffeinated energy shot compared to non-naïve individuals. Further research is required evaluating the true cardiovascular risk of energy drinks in caffeine naïve individuals. 2pm-4pm Poster Presentations CONSUMPTION OF HIGH FRUCTOSE AND GLUCOSE IMPAIRS AORTIC FUNCTION IN FEMALE RATS Farjana Akther, Gemma Sangüesa , Sonali Shaligram, Marta Alegret, Juan Carlos Laguna, and Roshanak Rahimian Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA, USA Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutic Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, CIBERObn, IBUB, Spain INTRODUCTION Intake of high fructose, especially in soft drinks, has shown to contribute to variety of metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity. The consumption of fructose, mainly from high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in soft drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages, has significantly increased in the US during the past several years. HFCS is an end product of combination of glucose and fructose. To date little is known about the comparative effects of high fructose and high glucose on rat aortic vascular function. PURPOSE The objective of this study was to compare the effects of high glucose (HG) and high fructose (HF) (20% w/v in drinking water for 8 weeks) consumption on female rat aortic function. METHODS 10 week old female Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were divided into 3 groups, supplemented with 20% w/v glucose or fructose in drinking water for 8 weeks. Control group received no sugar supplement. Endothelium-dependent vasodilation (EDV) to acetylcholine (ACh; 10-8 to 10-5M) and bradykinin (BK; 10-9 to 10-5 M) and endothelium-independent vasodilation to sodium nitroprusside (SNP; 10-9 to 10-5 M) were measured in aortic rings pre-contracted with phenylephrine (PE) or U46619. Constrictor response curves to PE (10-8 to 10-5 M) were also generated. RESULTS The EDV to ACh was preserved in both HFand HGgroups. HF ingestion, but not HG, significantly decreased maximal relaxation to BK. The potency of endothelium-independent vasodilation to SNP was augmented in aortic rings from HG group. However, HF ingestion significantly attenuated the potency of relaxation to SNP. The PE-induced contraction was not changed in HF group, but it was decreased in aortic rings from HG-fed rats. SIGNIFICANCE Our data suggest that an increase in the sensitivity of smooth muscle to NO may in part contribute to the decreased PE contractile responsiveness in HG group. Furthermore, a decrease in the sensitivity of vascular smooth muscle to NO along with the impaired vasodilatory responses to BK in aortas of HF-fed rats suggest that fructose ingestion may have a higher impact in inducing aortic dysfunction compared to glucose ingestion (supported by NIDCR). 2pm-4pm Poster Presentations DEVELOPMENT OF KARPLUS EQUATIONS FOR 1→6LINKED DISACCHARIDES Amelia Watson, Andreas Franz Chemistry INTRODUCTION In determining the solution structure of disaccharides, the glycosidic linkage, the connection between the sugars, is of particular interest. PURPOSE Precise knowledge about the glycosidic bond and its geometry allows us to describe the conformations of the compounds of interest. Based on data from Magnetic Resonance experiments (NMR) the Karplus equation gives the relationship between the nuclear coupling constant and dihedral angle of the coupled atoms. METHODS Experimental coupling constants were extracted from J-HMBC NMR data. A computational method for the development of Karplus equations that describe the glycosidic linkage is currently being developed. Compounds were first submitted to Spartan '14 which resulted in a conformer distribution. Those conformers were submitted to Gaussian '09 for optimization and a single point NMR calculation. The coupling constants (Hz) were extracted and fitted to the Karplus equation ( J = A*(cos (π*θ)) +B*(cos(π*θ))+C. Statistical distributions of dihedral angles (MD-simulation) and the computed Karplus equation were used to determine the weighted coupling constants for comparison with the experimental values. RESULTS This method was used on several simple structures and preliminary data showed a good fit between the computed and experimental coupling constants. Future work will continue the development of this method and test it on 1→6-linked disaccharides. SIGNIFICANCE The conformations of these type of compounds is important to describe as it influences their reactivity with and recognition by other biomolecules in essential processes in living organisms. 2pm-4pm Poster Presentations RIB DISLOCATION IN AN ELITE HOCKEY ATHLETE: A CASE REPORT


An experimental study was made of infrared multiphoton dissociation of CF3Br molecules by single-, two-, three-, and four-frequency laser radiation. It was found that multifrequency multiphoton excitation can substantially improve the dissociation yield of CF3Br molecules.


Mogerman walks readers through a successful fundraising campaign that used pop culture to reframe moral motives, and asks how this campaign might provide a template for science communication.


It did not take long for the two murders and subsequent manhunt involving Shannon Lamb to become a national news story. The currency of violence on college campuses made this event especially appea...


Abstract : The objective of the research effort was to develop a Training Feedback Management Information System. The system objectives were to provide information usable to multiple levels of command including schools. The research produced provides a unit of reporting that can be unpacked for use by different levels of command and by the schools. It also provides an index of the effect that failure to perform the tasks to standard has on unit effectiveness. The research product was based on repair of vehicle end items and encompasses the Maintenance Control Section and Automotive Maintenance Section of a Direct Support Company. The system was based on a study of the Maintenance Control Section and Automotive Section of two Direct Support companies. It was implemented in one of the units studied. They welcomed this system as a means of keeping accurate account of their operation--essentially allowing them to meet doctrinal objectives. This research is a report of initial work in the area of maintenance performance research. It is useful as a resource document. A complete report will be published in 1981.


The spin projection expectation value of electrons in magnetic field in direction perpendicular to the magnetic induction B depends on the magnitude of B and the time t, spent by the electron in the field. Consequently choosing the value of the product B.t one can have spin statistics biased to +1/2 or -1/2. The spin statistics of electrons from a quantity of EPR pairs is manipulated this way. The spin statistics of the partner electrons will show the opposite statistics, thus realizing teleportation of information without the use of a classical channel in contrast to the Bennett teleportation protocol [1].


Introduction PulseRider (Cerenovus, Irvine, CA) is an adjunctive neck bridging device designed to aid in coiling of wide neck bifurcation intracranial aneurysms. We present outcomes of PulseRider assisted coil embolization of brain aneurysms in routine clinical practice included in the STERLING registry. Materials and Methods STERLING (NCT03642639) is a prospective, global registry of endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms with Galaxy and MicrusFrame coils (Cerenovus, Irvine, CA). PulseRider cases from STERLING were included in this interim analysis. Primary outcome measures were core-lab assessed modified Raymond-Roy (mRR) occlusion at final procedural angiogram, and where available, at 6 months (+/-3 months) or 1 year (COVID allowed window: -3 months/+1.5 years). Safety outcomes were procedureand device-related adverse events. Results Seventeen subjects (mean age 64.4 ± 8.69 years, 12 female) were treated with the PulseRider device. All cases were unruptured and two were retreatments of previously coiled aneurysms. All aneurysms had saccular morphology, 14/ 15 (93.3%) were wide neck and 13/15 (86.7%) were at a bifurcation. Target aneurysm locations included basilar artery (6/15, 40.0%), MCA bifurcation (4/15, 26.7%), ACA (3/15, 20%), ICA terminus (1/15, 6.7%), and M2 (distal to bifurcation, 1/15, 6.7%), with a mean parent vessel diameter of 2.65 ± 0.440mm. PulseRider was successfully implanted with the ability to retain the coil mass in all cases. Mean packing density was 29.7 ± 11.32%. Adequate occlusion (mRR I or II) was achieved in 86.7% (13/15) cases immediately post procedure, 100% (3/3) at 6 moths, and 75% (3/4) at 1 year. There were no intraprocedural ruptures, no symptomatic thromboembolic events, and no device related SAEs through the maximum follow up. 87.5% (7/8) subjects had mRS 0-2 at 1 year. There were no aneurysm retreatments. Conclusion In this interim analysis of the ongoing STERLING registry, treatment of intracranial aneurysms with the PulseRider device in conjunction with embolization using Galaxy and MicrusFrame coils showed excellent safety outcomes and high rates of adequate occlusion and good clinical outcome.


In the crystal structure of the title compound, C15H11N3S, the thiazine ring adopts a boat conformation. The dihedral angle between the triazole and phenyl rings is 34.3 (1)°. The packing of the molecule is stabilized by π–π interactions.


The goal of this Chapter is to evaluate the effects of model composition techniques on the developers' effort. To this end, two studies are performed. The first study investigates the effort that developers invest to compose design models based on a controlled experiment. The second study evaluates the effort to compose design models from industrial case studies. Model composition techniques can be classified in two categories (Chapter 2): (i) specification-based techniques, such as Epsilon (Epsilon, 2011) and MATA (Whittle & Jayaraman, 2010), and (ii) heuristic-based techniques, such as merge and override (Clarke, 2001; Clarke & Walker, 2001) and the three-way merge algorithm (Mens, 2002). The manual model composition is expected to be error-prone and time consuming. Then, developers apply model composition techniques with the aims of reducing the composition effort and improving the correctness of the composed model. The techniques in the first category primarily aim at producing correctly composed models, but it is questionable if they necessarily reduce composition effort. On the other hand, the second category aims at alleviating the developers' effort. However, its positive impact on the correctness of the composed models is expected to be worse than the first category. By using the specification-based techniques, developers explicitly specify the correspondence and composition relations between the input model elements M A and M B to produce M AB (Section 2.4). On the other hand, by using the heuristic-based techniques developers apply a set of predefined heuristics, which " guess " the relations between model elements before composing M A and M B. Specification-based techniques provide a systematic way to specify the relations between the input model elements, instead of trying to " guess " them. It is expected that these techniques not only alleviate the composition effort, but also 88 assure a higher rate of correctly composed models when compared to the heuristic To date, however, there is little empirical evidence to confirm (or not) if these expectations hold; mainly, when developers try to: (1) select and apply the model composition techniques; (2) detect syntactic and semantic inconsistencies; and (3) resolve the identified inconsistencies in realistic settings. As described in Chapter 3, these three composition activities are required to obtain the intended model M AB. Empirical studies in model composition are lacking, mainly ones considering the impact of the composition techniques on the following quality notions described in our quality model: effort, application, detection, resolution, syntactic, and …


Exposure to stress leads to adaptive responses including both behavioral and physiological changes. This process is induced by the activation of multiple brain regions. The present study examined the role of the rostral perirhinal cortex (rPRh) in behavioral changes following electrical foot shock-induced stress. The rPRh of rats was lesioned bilaterally by local microinjections of 10 μg N-methyl-d-aspartic acid (NMDA) before foot shocks (0.7 mA, 1 s). The effects of these lesions on foot shock-induced changes in exploratory behaviors were tested in the open field (4 h, 48 h, 72 h, and 14 days after foot shocks) and the light–dark box (7 days after foot shocks). Foot-shocked and sham-lesioned rats showed several well known behavioral changes in the open field (e.g., immobility, reduction of exploratory activity) most marked at 48 h after foot shocks, and the light–dark box (e.g., reduction of time spent and activity in the lit compartment). All these stress-induced behavioral changes were blocked by neurotoxic lesions of the rPRh. Furthermore, rPRh lesions did not affect behavior in the open field and the light–dark box in unstressed rats. Taken together, these data indicate that the rPRh is involved in neurophysiological mechanisms that mediate changes induced by foot-shock stress in exploratory behaviors which indicate unconditioned fear or anxiety.


Islam and marketing are two terms that, until recently, seldom came together. Yet today, there is a burgeoning interest, in both academic and practitioner circles, in understanding Muslim consumers and devising marketing strategies and practices that will enable companies to reach what is now considered to be a highly attractive market segment. One can trace such interest in the increasing number of research articles appearing in scholarly publications; the establishment of a specialist journal, appropriately titled the Journal of Islamic Marketing; the organization of academic conferences and executive workshops in various parts of the world, such as the Contemporary Muslim Consumer Cultures Conference at Free University of Berlin (2008), the International Conference on Islamic Marketing and Branding, Kuala Lumpur (2010), the American Muslim Consumers Conference, New Jersey, USA (2009 and 2010), and the Oxford Forum on Islamic Branding (2010); the production of high profile consultancy reports, such as A.T. Kearney's Addressing the Muslim Market (2007), JWT's Understanding the Islamic Consumer (2009), and Ogilvy and Mather's Brands, Islam and the New Muslim Consumer (2010); the circulation of news stories about Muslim consumers and Islamic brands and businesses in the trade press and popular media, such as the New York Times (Gooch, 2010), Time (Power, 2009), the Economist (2007), Advertising Age (Hastings-Black, 2008), and Euromonitor Interimtional (Kasriel, 2008); and the publication of this very Handbook. Accompanying this rather sudden and strong interest is inevitably the question of why? Why is there an interest in Islam and marketing and why now? After all there has not been a parallel interest in 'Christian marketing' or 'Buddhist marketing'. Certainly, there is some literature on what might loosely be called 'church marketing'; that is, scholarship that seeks to offer insights into promoting church membership and attendance (for example, Barna, 1988; Vokurka and McDaniel, 2004; Webb et al., 1998). And there is certainly a significant body of anthropological and archeological work on religious material culture (for example, Hirschkind, 2008; Starrett, 1995; Zaidman, 2003). Yet neither is comparable to 'Islamic marketing', which now appears to be a standalone and emerging field. A closer look at the literature suggests that underlying this attention is the identification of Muslims as an untapped and viable market segment. Analogous to the cases of other non-mainstream consumer groups such as blacks, gays and Hispanics in the US, for example, the increasing visibility of Muslims as consumers is intimately linked with their purchasing power. This power is articulated especially through the emergence of a Muslim middle class, which is, although geographically dispersed, united in its interest in consumption and ability to afford branded products (for example, Nasr, 2009; SandikCI


This study aims to investigate how different types of regular physical activity affect cardiac functions in school children. This is a cross-sectional review of 15 children who are not engaged with any regular physical activity (controls) and 60 athletes who swim (n=15), play basketball (n=15), play volleyball (n=15), and play tennis (n=15) regularly. The children who are not engaged with any sports, the children who swim, and the children who play basketball, volleyball and tennis are statistically similar with respect to age, sex, height, weight and body mass index (p>0.05 for all). When compared to the controls and other athletes, the swimmer children have significantly higher left ventricle diastolic mass, higher left ventricle posterior wall systolic thickness, lower mitral A wave, higher mitral annular plane systolic excursion and higher mitral E/A ratio (p=0.006, p=0.035, p=0.030, p=0.025 and p=0.043 respectively). The swimmer children have significantly lower interventricular septum E and A waves and significantly longer left ventricle IVRT than the controls and other athletes (p=0.001, p=0.040 and p=0.004 respectively). When compared with the controls and other athletes, the swimmer children have significantly lower p-wave dispersion and QT dispersion values (p=0.038 and p=0.035 respectively). The swimmer children have significantly higher total power and SDNN values than the controls and other athletes (p=0.046 and p=0.026 respectively). Swimming might contribute to the growth of cardiac muscles and help to improve the cardiac conduction system and enhance parasympathetic innervation of the heart in children.


The study merged two databases: the database on patients' visits collected for claim control and reimbursement purpose and, the database on the insured that is used to issue the health insurance cards. This study investigated these issues through the analysis of individual's health insurance data of the Provincial Social Security (PSS) heath insurance of Kon Tum. One of the important political goals in the coming years is the achievement of universal coverage of health insurance. For that purpose the government is pursuing the strategy (started in 2005) to provide free health insurance cards to all the poor, the ethnic minority populations and the persons living in remote or mountainous areas. One of the important political goals in the coming years is the achievement of universal coverage of health insurance. For that purpose the government is pursuing the strategy (started in 2005) to provide free health insurance cards to all the poor, the ethnic minority populations and the persons living in remote or mountainous areas.


Homomorphic Encryption (HE) is used to protect sensitive client data during offloaded compute on a potentially untrusted server. Unfortunately, the computational intensity of HE operations quickly depletes the limited resources on IoT clients. Thus, we present an energy-efficient silicon implementation of encryption/decryption in the Brakerski-Fan Vercauteren HE scheme. To support meaningful applications, including several machine learning workloads, we optimize for fixed parameters N =4096 and lo$g_{2}$q =109 through pipelining, multi-level parallelism, and efficient memory accesses. At an energy-optimal operating point of 60MHz and 0. 64V our chip, fabricated in a 2Snm bulk planar CMOS process with an accelerator core area of 1.69 m$\mathrm{m}^{2}$, consumes 10.33 $\mu$J/encryption. Ultimately, this work enables IoT clients to participate in privacy-preserving offloaded compute using client-aided Homomorphic Encryption.


This session provided a forum for many of the participants to outline factual proposals for extended service to handle the explosive increase in data communications requirements. The issues of Federal control, monopoly, transmission methods and rates were covered, as they have been ever since, in both the technical and public press. For this reason, some technical aspects may be dated.


In this polemical paper we seek to argue that the process of assessing sustainability in the built environment has developed towards quasi or explicit forms of regulation and that a developmental shift towards assessing how well the existing built environment and future interventions within it can "sustain" is both desirable and necessary. Existing built environment Sustainability Assessment Tools (SATs) habituate a series of passive attributes designated as being "sustainable" and they are as yet poorly adapted to reconciling the three paradigms of sustainability (Fig. 1) [1]. We argue that SATs have a role to play in embedding "Sustainability Intelligence" in society, shifting the role of the built environment to that of a proactive instrument and this paper concludes by outlining the building blocks needed to develop SATs which counter current unintelligent anthropogenic behaviour and deliver transformational change.


Promoting the activity and durability of the Pt-based catalysts with a reduced platinum group metal (PGM) loading holds significance to the deployment of proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) in the transportation market. In this work, synergistic catalysts, which integrate ultrafine Pt-based nanoparticles with ORR-active single atom catalysts (SACs), were studied to meet the activity and stability milestones for Pt-based catalysts. The synergistic effect between different SACs and ultrafine Pt nanoparticles were firstly elucidated via DFT calculations. It indicates that MnSA-NC catalyst with high surface area and abundant single atoms sites can improve the activity and stability of Pt catalyst via a strong electronic interaction. Ultrafine Pt and L12 Pt3Co intermetallic nanoparticles were uniformly anchored in the MnSA-NC via a facile strategy. The structures of the Pt@MnSA-NC and Pt3Co@MnSA-NC were comprehensively studied by multiple transmission microscopy and X-ray absorption spectroscopy. It reveals that ultrafine Pt and L12 Pt3Co intermetallic nanoparticles are anchored amongst the atomically dispersed MnNx sites. The Pt@MnSA-NC catalyst achieved a mass activity (MA) of 0.698 A mgPt
 −1 (@0.9ViR-free) and maintained 86 % of its initial performance after 30,000 cycles of accelerated stress test (AST, 0.6 and 0.95 V), exceeding the DOE target for 2025. By intercalating Co into the Pt nanoparticles, the L12 Pt3Co@MnSA-NC catalyst achieved significantly improved activity, achieving a MA of 0.905 A mgPt
 −1 and 1.631 A cm−2 (@0.7 V, H2-air fuel cell) at 150 kPaabs with 0.10 mgPt cm−2 in the cathode. The loss in the performance at 0.7 V is only 27.2 %, manifesting its high intrinsic stability. Furthermore, the performance of L12 Pt3Co@MnSA-NC catalyst (20 wt.% Pt) was studied under the heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) conditions with a higher Pt loading (0.20 mgPt cm−2) and higher backpressure (250 kPaabs). Encouragingly, the current densities at 0.67 and 0.7 V are 2.12 and 1.80 A cm−2, respectively. After 30,000 cycles of AST, the loss in MA is only 17.4 %, 87.0 % of performance were retained at 0.67 and 0.7 V. The compelling performance holds a great potential to meet the DOE target set for HDVs (>1.07 A cm−2 at 0.7 V after 250,000 hours equivalent operations). The synergistic effect revealed in this work shed light on the design of highly efficient catalysts for PEMFCs.


M On April 19, 1994, Gibson Greetings, Inc. (Gibson), a manufacturer of seasonal cards, wrapping paper, and related products with headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, filed an 8-K with the SEC, announcing that it had taken a $16.7 million charge against first quarter income resulting from losses on two swap transactions with BT Securities Corporation, a subsidiary of Bankers Trust New York Corporation (BT). The announcement stated that this loss was in addition to a


The Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region includes the mega-city Shanghai and the well-industrialized and urbanized areas of Zhejiang Province and Jiangsu Province, with over ten large cities, such as Hangzhou, Suzhou and Nanjing. Covering only 2% land area, this region produces over 20% of China's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which makes it the most densely populated region and one of the most polluted regions in China. In the YRD region, knowledge gaps still exist in the understanding of the source and transport of air pollutants because only few measurement studies have been conducted.

This work presents two years measurements of air pollutants including NO2, HONO, SO2, HCHO and CHOCHO at a regional back-ground site, the Station for Observing Regional Processes of the Earth System (SORPES), in the western part of the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) in eastern China. A retrieval algorithm, based on an on-line implementation of the radiative transfer code LIDORT and the optimal estimation technique, has been used to provide information on trace gases vertical profiles and vertical column densities (VCDs). The seasonal and diurnal cycles of trace gases have been studies and compared with in situ measurements. The retrieved tropospheric NO2, HCHO and SO2 VCDs were compared to satellite measurements, while the NO2 and SO2 near surface concentrations (0-200 m layer) were compared to measurements from in situ instruments at SORPES.


Mononuclear nickel(II) complexes were prepared by reaction of the three ONNO type reduced Schiff bases bis-N,N′-(2-hydroxybenzyl)-1,3-propanediamine (LHH2), bis-N,N′-(2-hydroxybenzyl)-2,2′-dimethyl-1,3-propanediamine (LDMHH2), and bis-N,N′-[1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl]-1,3-propanediamine (LACHH2) with NiII ions in the presence of pseudo halides (OCN–, SCN– and N3–). The complexes were characterized with the use of elemental analyses, IR spectroscopy, and thermal analyses. The molecular structure of one of the complexes was obtained by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The obtained complexes are mononuclear, and a pseudo halide molecule is attached. One of the oxygen atoms of the ligand is in phenolate and the other was in phenol form. According to the thermogravimetry results, it was thought that the pseudo halide thermally detaches from the structure as hydropseudo halide. In azide-containing complexes an endothermic reaction was observed although the azide group usually decomposes with an exothermic reaction.


as internet application develops rapidly, application requirements of internet web becomes increasingly strict. As uses' demand improves, the standard and technology of web browser are changing continuously. HTML5 standard proposed by World Wide Web Consortium (WWWC) offers a new opportunity for internet application and development and promotes users to experience excellent internet web application. This paper deeply studies HTML5 webpage image technology, webpage offline storage technology and webpage video technology etc., expounds application of HTML5 core technology in mobile browser so as to construct web application platform of HTML5 which meets users' demand.


The purpose of this paper is to provide a better understanding of the behavior of a traveling wave thermoacoustic engine with cryogenic cooling in the start-up mode. a mathematical model of the starting process is provided, which is characterized by the transition of the thermoacoustic engine from a nonstationary oscillatory state to a steady one. The presented model allows to determine the parameters during the onset-steady-state transition of the thermoacoustic engine with hot temperature is maintained at 300 K and cold temperature is at the cryogenic temperature level. The proposed model was tested for the conditions of starting a high-temperature engine, the deviation of the simulation results from the experimental values was less than 4.5 %. that demonstrates a good match The results obtained represent an effective approach to the analysis of startup characteristics of low-temperature thermoacoustic engines usable for the energy utilization and electricity production in cryogenic regasification systems.


The development of front-end electronics for the planned CBM experiment at FAIR/GSI is in full progress. For charge readout of the various sub-detectors a new self-triggered amplification and digitization chip is being designed and tested. The mixed signal readout chip will have 32-64 channels each containing a low-power/low-noise preamplifier/shaper front-end, an 8-9 bit ADC and a digital post-processing based on a FIR/IIR-filter. The ADC has a pipeline architecture that uses a novel current-mode storage cell as a basic building block. The current prototype provides 26 different parametrized preamplifier/shaper/discriminator channels, 8 pipeline ADCs, a readout shift register matrix and a synthesized redundant signed binary (RSD) decoder.


The measurement of ethanol gas concentration was achieved by using an optical fiber SPR sensing system combined with the scheme of new gas-sensitive material ZnSnO3 / TiO2. Due to the redox reaction between the material and ethanol gas, the change of ethanol gas concentration changes the material resistance, resulting in the alteration of effective refractive index on the optical fiber surface, which is manifested in the significant deviation of SPR resonance trough of optical fiber. Therefore, the detection of the concentration of ethanol gas at ordinary temperature can be realized by observing the deviation of resonant wavelength. The test results demonstrate that the sensitivity of the optical fiber sensor is 6.92 pm / ppm in the ethanol gas concentration range of 100ppm-1000ppm.


The second 'Young Faculty Meeting' took place on June 17th, 2009 at the University of Bern and again brought together twenty young researchers from all Swiss universities and all disciplines of chemistry. This annual symposium is sponsored by the Platform Chemistry of the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT) in order to promote both scientific exchange and networking for young academics in chemistry. This year's organizers were Barbara Winter-Werner (Chief Science Officer, Platform Chemistry SCNAT), Hermann Wegner (University of Basel) and Andreas Zumbuehl (University of Geneva). "What makes you move?" – "What gets you out of bed every morning?" With these questions Christine Wittmer, Coach and CEO of the company 'Punkt Satz Sieg', opened the morning session. 'Motive and Motivation' was the theme of the following two and a half hours. The answers to the questions were elaborated in small groups revealing not only the noble ideals of a scientist, such as fascination and curiosity for scientific phenomena, but also basic needs such as earning one's daily bread and butter as well as satisfaction of the inner ego and career considerations. Different external positive and negative influences on personal motivation were identified which demonstrated the complexity of the topic. Starting with Sigmund Freud's thoughts on motivation, Christine Wittmer gave a brief overview of different theories of motivation. In the end she introduced the approach of David McClelland, who divides motivation into three categories: achievement, affiliation, and power and exemplified the characteristics of a person driven by each of these motivations. A personal questionnaire then showed each participant's motivation profile. Christine Witt mer impressively demonstrated, how this analysis could help to understand one's own actions and, applied to other people, explains specific reactions and behavior. Although the typical scientist usually shows more an achievementdriven motivation profile, all three types are important in a group. Each of them might be the perfect person for a specific task! After the coffee break Christine Wittmer took the concept one step further: How can we motivate our coworkers and how the theory of David McClelland could help to understand a student's motivation? Addressing the individual motivation needs of each student will be the key to make them 'walk the extra mile'. From this point Christine Wittmer raised the question about group leading in general: What qualifies a good group leader? Although a simple question, the answers given by the participants of the


Hydrogels incorporated with hydrophobic motifs have received considerable attention to 11 recapitulate the cellular microenvironments, specifically for the bio-mineralization of a 3D matrix. 12 Introduction of hydrophobic motifs into a hydrogel often results in irregular arrangement of the 13 motifs, and further phase separation of hydrophobic domains, but limited efforts have been made 14 to resolve this challenge in the hydrophobically-modified hydrogel. Therefore, this study presents 15 an advanced integrative strategy to incorporate hydrophobic domains regularly in a hydrogel by 16 self-assembling of polymer cross-linkers, building blocks of a hydrogel. Self-assemblies between 17 polymer cross-linkers were examined as micro-domains to incorporate hydrophobic motifs in a 18 hydrogel. The self-assembled structures in a pre-gelled solution were confirmed with the 19 fluorescence analysis and the hydrophobicity of a hydrogel could be tuned by incorporating the 20 motifs in a controlled manner. Overall, the results of this study would greatly serve to tuning 21 performance of a wide array of hydrophobically-modified hydrogels in drug delivery, cell 22 therapies and tissue engineering. 23


A hybrid control strategy for photovoltaic (PV) system and energy storage system (ESS) in a dc microgrid is proposed in this paper. The proposed control strategy minimizes the utilization of ESS in order to prolong the battery lifetime, reduce the total system power losses, and maintain the state-of-charge (SoC) of the battery within a desired range as long as the required power from PV is available. In contrast to the conventional control strategies that regulate the dc bus voltage with the ESS, the proposed control strategy exploits the use of both PV and ESS in regulating the dc bus voltage. It also employs an advanced flexible power point tracking algorithm for the PV system to further enhance the dynamic performance of the system by adaptively adjusting the PV output power according to the load profile.


Background Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) remains the standard modality for local staging of gynecological malignancies, but it has several limitations, especially when differentiating a cancer limited to the endometrium from a cancer invading the superficial myometrium. Purpose To explore 1.5 T diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in assessing superficial myometrial infiltration by endometrial carcinoma. Material and Methods We analyzed the sensitivity of apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) versus fractional anisotropy (FA) in diagnosing superficial myometrial infiltration compared to DCE-MRI and T2-weighted imaging (T2WI) in 35 patients with endometrial cancer. For each patient, T2WI-DWI fusion images were generated, and five regions of interest (ROIs) were placed on corresponding DTI images. ADC and FA were calculated, and fiber tractography (FT) images for each level were obtained. ADC and FA values for the five ROIs were compared. Results In distinguishing cancerous versus non-cancerous areas within superficial myometrium, median ADC values were significantly lower (1.16 vs. 1.48, respectively; P < 0.001) and median FA values were significantly higher (0.41 vs. 0.27; P < 0.001, respectively). ADC's versus FA's sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, and accuracy for diagnosing superficial myometrial invasion were 74.3%, 88.6%, 86.7%, 77.5%, 81.4% versus 88.6%, 97.1%, 96.9%, 89.5%, 92.9%, respectively. T2WI and DCE-MR showed a sensitivity of 80.0% and 77.1%, respectively, in diagnosing myometrial invasion. Conclusion Both ADC and FA were able to distinguish between cancerous verss non-cancerous areas within superficial myometrium (although FA was more sensitive based on AUC values). In addition, FA was superior to ADC, and more sensitive than T2WI and DCE-MR, in evaluating myometrial invasion. FT images provided visual confirmation of irregular arrangement and direction of the fibers due to proliferation of stromal cells caused by superficial myometrial invasion.


It is expensive and wasted that arresters were widely installed for 500 kV transmission line.To solve this problem,a way has been proposed.By lightning distribution,the site survey and theoretical calculations,the shielding failure rate of transmission line is calculated.Then arranging sites of arresters could be chosen in accordance with the values of shielding failure rates.A fine-tuning device of gas gap is designed for the arrester.Arresters with series gaps have been fitted in North China for the first time.It is proved that the improved electrogeometric model is valid.It is reasonable arranging arresters of 500 kV transmission line by this way.


The PMSE (Polar Mesospheric Summer Echo) campaign was run for ten days in the summer of 1988, beginning on June 27. During this campaign we had the opportunity to test a program for MST (Mesosphere-Stratosphere Troposphere) measurements with absolute calibration by noise-injection. In the measurements we used a sequence of four pulses, making up two sign-reversed complementary code pairs, allowing us to remove all system generated biases by adding them together. The correlator was used as a decoder-integrator, generating decoded and preintegrated data. Four hours of data was recorded during a period of moderate to quite strong signal strength. In this paper we describe the calibration feature of the program and discuss some problems with the EISCAT system that we have to consider in future experiments.


"This paper is an experiential exercise that has been successfully used in principles of management classes to expose students to not only the issue of cultural diversity in today's workforce, but also projections for diversity in the Mum. The paper that follows is divided into two major sections. The first, for lack of a better title, is called "THE EXERCISE." This section, the actual experiential exercise, has five parts. The 'Introduction to the Exercise" emphasizes that many college graduates at some point in their careers will become managers and that one of their greatest challenges will be managing a diverse workforce. "Exercises 1" asks participants to identify what they believe various diverse groups want from work and personal relationships at work. "Exercise 2" asks participants to evaluate their degree of success in predicting these wants, to make generalizations regarding the usual lack of accuracy in predicting wants, to group with 4 or 5 other students to assess why many participants do so poorly in predicting what diverse groups want, and then to identify the terminology reflecting the technical definitions for this lack of accuracy. "Exercise 3" asks participants to develop strategies to overcome their lack of predictive accuracy. Finally, "Exercise 4" involves participants in self-assessment regarding the exercise they have just been through. The second major section of the paper, entitled "INSTRUCTOR'S NOTES," is further divided into "Purpose of the Experience"(objectives of the exercise), "How This Experience Can Be Used" (tips on how to successfully and effectively utilize the exercise), and "Sample Results" (the kinds of responses/answers to the various parts of the exercise that might be expected from exercise participants). "


Resumen en: The people of La Laguna Region of Mexico are highly dependent on the irrigated agriculture of the region. The magnitude of irrigation has increased in re...


According to the exploration data at middle or large scale,and by the method of integrated geo-information modeling reserve estimation,bauxite prespective areas are delineated in provinces of China,for different prediction types and different depths(500m and 1000m).Potential resources are estimated with the geological parameter volumetric method.Based on these works,important bauxite potencial areas are analyzed according to quantitative statistics of proved resources and predicted resources per unit area,and suggestions are made for the deployment of bauxite exploration.


These two books by James Hollis are well written and bring together clinical, social-cultural, scholarly, and personal points of view. Hollis describes the book on the wounding and healing of men as "a sort of confession," because he too has "suffered from living under the shadow of Saturn. . . ." (Under Saturn's Shadow: The Wounding and Healing of Men. Toronto, Inner City Books, 1994, p. 8) To justify autobiographical material he quotes the painter Tony Berlant: "The more personal and introspective a work of art is, the more universal it becomes." Hollis's books have an intimate folksy tone and an archetypal as well as ecumenical appeal. Hollis opens Under Saturn's Shadow with a reflection on how the gender of his patients has changed from mostly women in the 1980s to mostly men in the 1990s. I, too, have seen this same shift in my clientele. Hollis realizes that men are seeking help to heal. Perhaps this is, in part, fall-out from the women's liberation movement and the subsequent men's movement. At any rate, it is a real change and one deserving of an in-depth analysis. In the Introduction, Hollis feels "obliged to tell male secrets," and he comes up with the following eight that he believes most men carry within (often silently and unknowingly):


There can be a hierarchy among sensibility vocabularies by degree of abstractness. The higher degree of adstractness, the more difficult measuring satisfaction of sensibility. The objective of this study is to quantify customer satisfaction of his/her sensibility by using hierarchy of sensibility and Structural Equation Model(SEM).


In this paper, we present an experimental study on the evolution of residual strain through the wall polyethylene pipes HDPE-80 on the mechanical behavior on the one hand and on the other hand, the effect chemical agents present in the soil and which can enter into interaction with the tubes buried. The results indicate that the polyethylene is strongly influenced by the presence of acids and solvents that degrade it. The modeling of residual stresses and deformations of equations obeys very different from those that govern the formatting of melted. Mots clefs : Mecanique/ deformations/ residuelles/ environnement/ HDPE.