ABSTRACT The whole genome of Pseudomonas graminis PDD-13b-3, a strain of bacteria isolated from cloud water, was sequenced. This showed that this microorganism is equipped with genes that could potentially be involved in its survival in the atmosphere and clouds: those for oxidative stress and carbon starvation responses, DNA repair, and iron uptake.


ABSTRACT Formal languages and automata (FLA) theory is perceived by many as one of the hardest topics to teach or learn at the undergraduate level, due to the abstract nature of its contents; often containing proofs, lots of symbolic notations, and specifications of abstract computing machines that are difficult for many students to relate with. One way of approaching this problem is to administer numerous practice problems to students to aid learning. In this paper, we present: definitions of formal rules (using context-free grammar notations) for the synthesis of practice problems and solutions in a sub-domain of formal language theory – regular expressions, new algorithms for implementing these rules with iterations of generated problem instances and associated solutions. Generated problems are then embedded in predefined, short text response and multiple-choice question templates. The implementation of this technique produced numerous problems and solutions that can be used as practice, test or examination questions to support the teaching of regular expressions as a topic in FLA at the undergraduate level.


Radiolarian and diatom fossils recovered from diatomaceous sediments of the Yobito Formation in the northern region of Lake Notoro, eastern Hokkaido, enable the correlation of two stratigraphic sections, the West and East sections. Integrated radiolarian and diatom data suggest ages of 11 . 4 – 6 . 5 and 7 . 0 – 3 . 5 Ma for the West and East sections, respectively. This finding indicates that the diatomaceous sequence of the West Section is stratigraphically equivalent to the siliceous hard mudstone facies (Notoro Formation) and pyroclas-tic rocks (Abashiri Formation) that underlie the Yobito Formation of the East Section. This facies correlation between the Yobito and Notoro Formations probably reflects regional differences in the diagenetic history associated with silica phase transformations. Diatom data also reveal an unconformity within a sandstone layer in the diatomaceous sequence of the Yobito Formation of the West Section. This unconformity is represented by the absence of Neogene North Pacific Diatom zones (NPD) 5 D and 6 A. The occurrence in the inter-val above the unconformity of reworked radiolarian and diatom specimens of older (Miocene) age and gravel clasts of indurated mudstone suggest that the hinterland became exposed to an erosive environment at ~ 10 Ma.


Disclosed is a method for determining at least one object parameter (1042) of a means of transport (102). Thereby, the method at a first time (t1) and a plurality of second Rohzielen (210) at a second time (t2), and a step of dissolving (1162) comprises a step of reading (1160) a plurality of first Rohzielen (210) a mathematical model using the first Rohziele (210) and the second Rohziele (210) to determine the at least one object parameter (1042). A first Rohziel (210) and / or a second Rohziel (210) is a Rohziel (210) representing a particular means of a radar measuring characteristic point of the transport means (102), wherein each characteristic point, a position at the first time (t1) and / or second time (t2) can be assigned to and / or is associated with.


Cuisine always aroused curiosity and attention and increasingly more people are concerned about the origin of culinary products. Thus, culinary tourism is an important sector of cultural tourism. If in the past this type of tourism was practiced in rural areas, more and more restaurants today the most important European cities promote traditional dishes of the area you are visiting. Whether you call it culinary travel, or gourmet cooking, this method of travel and taste the finest wines and traditional dishes and appreciated attracts many tourists, this form of tourism becoming a niche market with great potential. Oenological tourism is a relative concept "virgin" and less popular on our land. With the emergence and importance given lifestyle, involved and organic cuisine, increased tourism and interest in oenology.


This project was designed to investigate the relevance of internal audit operations in Nigerian universities to find out the extent to which an effective internal audit role has benefited the performance of the university system and how it could be used as an instrument to improve the management of the university. This was generated off by an unprecedented line up of corporate failures in the university system and how internal auditors have been belittled in the time of policy formulation and project implementation. The research employed survey research design by which data were generated through an administered questionnaire on the staff of the Internal Audit department as well as the review of available documents and records of the Ekiti State University. The data analysis used descriptive statistics and percentage analysis, and the hypotheses were tested using the t-test statistic. The research employed statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) software version 17.0 in the analysis of data and test of hypotheses which showed that internal audit operation has a relationship with the performance of the university system (t-cal = 17.306 > t-crit = 2.353 at 5% level of significance). The research is to contribute to new knowledge by describing the internal audit profile of the Nigerian Universities to assist the university management in policy formulation and execution of projects that will lead to a better chance to maintain world-class educational societies. The research conclusion was based on the findings that there is a significant relationship between the internal audit operations and the performance of the university system, and that the management must always seek the opinion and indulgence of the internal audit department before they engage in the formulation and implementation of any policy and execution of any project.


The utility model discloses an experimental facility used for analyzing effects on characteristics of flame imposed by body force. The experimental facility comprises an experimental table main body, two glass separator plates, a draught fan, five groups of pulleys, a weight, a tray, a steel wire, a candle, a trolley, a wind shield and a camera. The trolley is arranged on a trolley track of the experimental table main body. The candle and the wind shield are fixed on the trolley. One end of the steel wire is hooked on the front end of the pulley, and the other end hooks the tray via the pulleys. The weight is arranged in the tray. The glass separator plates are horizontally installed in the middle part of the experimental table main body. Openings are arranged in two ends of the experimental table main body in the length direction. The draught fan is arranged near one opening in one of the ends. The camera is used for shooting experiment processes. The experimental facility is simple in structure and flexible to operate, obtained data is real and reliable, and via the experimental facility, people is capable of researching static and dynamic characteristics of a diffusion flame structure of a moving fire source, so experimental basis is provided for research on physical nature and rules of the diffusion flame structure of the moving fire source.


Increase in weight and length of lower leg of Arctic foxes ( Alopex lagopus ), captured in Svalbard, Norway, from 25 days of age to maturity were described using the Gompertz growth model. The asymptotic values of length of calf were 14.3 cm in females and 15.2 cm in males. The asymptotic values of body weight were 3,102 g in females and 3,583 g in males. Males grew larger than females mainly by growing for a longer time. Absolute growth rates were ca. 50% greater than were predicted from the established regression between growth rate and body weight in carnivores. Growth ceased when foxes were 6–7 months of age. Differences in body mass and lengths of body, tail, and calf among juvenile, yearling, and adult foxes caught in December–March were not significant. From measurements on a sample of trapped foxes ( n = 848), males were significantly larger than females in body weight (19%) and lengths of body (4%), calf (6%), and tail (4%). The high rate of growth for Arctic foxes is consistent with the observed rates of other canids and, consequently, is not an adaptation to a living in a more seasonal, Arctic environment. Sexual dimorphism was documented for Arctic foxes.


Even in trees, exact probabilistic inference can be expensi v when the cardinality of the variables is large. This is especially tr oublesome for learning, because many standard estimation techniques, su ch a EM and conditional maximum likelihood, require calling an infere nce algorithm many times. In max-product inference, a standard heuristic for ontrolling this complexity in linear chains is beam search, that is , to ignore variable configurations during inference once their estima ted probability becomes sufficiently low. Although quite effective for m ax-product, during sum-product inference beam search discards probabi lity mass in a way that makes learning unstable. In this paper, we introdu ce a variational perspective on beam search that uses a approximating mixture of Kronecker delta functions. This motivates a novel variatio nal approximation for arbitrary tree-structured models, which maintain s a adaptivelysized sparse belief state—thus extending beam search from m ax-product to sum-product, and from linear chains to arbitrary trees. W e report efficiency improvements for max-product inference over other b eam search techniques. Also, unlike heuristic methods for discarding probability mass, our method can be used effectively for conditional max i um likelihood training. On both synthetic and real-world problems , we report four-fold increases in learning speed with no loss in accura cy.


This paper is to present our study of the applicability of Lattice Boltzmann methods to the colloidal hyporheic exchange via the flume experiment while trying to use the X-ray Difference Micro-tomography(XDMT) and Lattice Boltzmann Methods in combination with the study of the colloidal dynamic process in the hyporheic exchange taking place in a riverbed,in order to quantify the spatial variation of the riverbed caused by the colloid deposition.For our research purpose,we have conducted a laboratory flume experiment with the deposition of the colloidal ZrO2 particles in a streambed composed of granular glass beads.At the same time,we have done observations via XDMT and LB simulation and quantitative analysis of the effects of pore-scale colloidal deposits on the local porosity and permeability of the sand riverbed.The 3D tomographic reconstructions have shown that the colloid deposition proves to be highly heterogeneous at the pore scale.After entering the upstream surface of the bed form,most colloids were deposited on the top surface of the glass beads,which implies that the process of interception and gravitation tends to dominate the particle deposition because of the approximately downward of the water current in the given river section.In such sections of the river,we can find the accumulation effects of the grain contacts,resulting from the physical straining mechanism.The porosity reduction at the top level of the bed proves generally greater than those in the bottom level.At the same time,we can also find that both at the top level and the bottom level,the permeability reduction at the upstream surface of the riverbed proves to be generally higher than the downstream surface,which implies that a small amount of colloidal deposition can lead to significant permeability reduction by clogging the bed surface.When we investigated the overall evolution of the deposit structure and permeability distributions of the sites in the streambed due to colloid filtration in the streambed by using XDMT and LB simulations,it can be found that by fitting the relationship between the local permeability and the local porosity of the bed media,the deposit structure and permeability distributions of the sites in the streambed turn out to follow a power with k∝φ2.9.This indicates that the local permeability tends to increase with the increase of the local porosity,which suggests that the permeability was a strong function of porosity in this case.The data obtained here before and after deposition of the local porosity and permeability make us gain a better understanding of the complicated coupling between the changing pore structure,the pore water current,the solute migration,and the stream subsurface exchange.


Memorial museums are frequently established within transitional justice projects intended to reckon with recent political violence. They play an important role in enabling young people to understand and remember a period of human rights abuses of which they have no direct experience. This paper examines the impact of a memorial museum in Romania which interprets the human rights abuses of the communist period (1947–1989). It uses focus groups with 61 young adults and compares the responses of visitors and non-visitors to assess the impact of the museum on views about the communist past, as well as the role of the museum within post-communist transitional justice. The museum had a limited impact on changing overall perceptions of the communist era but visiting did stimulate reflection on the differences between past and present, and the importance of long-term remembrance; however, these young people were largely skeptical about the museum's role within broader processes of transitional justice. The paper concludes that it is important to recognize the limits of what memorial museums can achieve, since young people form a range of intergenerational memories about the recent past which a museum is not always able to change.


P-wave AVOZ inversion method has been proved to be one of the most effective ways to detect fractured reservoirs. However, P-wave AVOZ inversion results (fracture density and fracture direction) are always dominated by the signal to noise ratio (SNR) of raw seismic data and azimuth distribution. The relationship among SNR, data azimuth distribution and inversion result, which is highly related to exploration cost, has actually not been well verified. In this paper, numerical model with different acquisition parameters is designed to illustrate the relationship. Meanwhile, benefiting from the full azimuth high-density field data in ZG8 area in Tarim Basin, several sets of azimuth distribution ranges are classified to conduct AVOZ inversion for comparison. The full azimuth inversion results are regarded as a criterion to quantitatively analyze the inversion results. Model data and field data application show that for the same SNR, the larger the azimuth distribution range is, the more accurate the AVOZ inversion results are. Raising the azimuth interval will increase the SNR, thus correspondingly improving the inverted precision. In addition, for the same azimuth distribution range, the higher the SNR is, the more accurate the inversion results are. It is also found that the predicted accuracy of inversion results enhance with the increase of data azimuth range in the same center orientation. The foremost control factor for AVOZ inversion, through the study, has been concluded to be the relation between fracture direction and data center orientation, and the vertical situation is concluded to be the optimal condition for AVOZ inversion either for fracture density or fracture direction.


An emergency management system dealing with emergencies in road and railway tunnels has been developed, and the system evaluation is discussed in the paper. The paper will include descriptions of the types of major accidents, their frequencies and consequences, and means to increase the safety in tunnels. The success criteria for the evaluation are defined and discussed from the points of view of functionality, user acceptance, impact analysis, socio-economic analysis and financial issues.


Reproductive age women are at high risk for micronutrient deficiencies, particularly iron and zinc. Multiple nutrient supplementation is an important public health strategy because deficiencies often coexist. The objectives of this study were to


Most scholars of American literary history are familiar with William Dean Howells's championing of ghetto fiction, especially the work of immigrant writer Abraham Cahan, for the way such writing exemplified the aesthetic principles of realism. For Howells, writers of "the Hebraic school" such as Cahan displayed an "instinct for reality," and the streets of New York provided them with raw material that lent itself well to being rendered in gritty detail.1 The fiction of ghetto writers succeeds because they "persuade us that they have told the truth," explained Howells.2 Yet scholars have paid considerably less attention to realist Jewish American writers whose work is set outside the ghetto. This essay focuses on one such writer, Emma Wolf, whose novels about middleclass Jewish life in late nineteenth-century San Francisco offer important alternatives to the ghetto genre, demonstrating not only the diversity of the Jewish experience in the United States, but also the diverse ways that Jewish writers have contributed to understandings of race, ethnicity, and religion in American culture. Despite Howells' praise of ghetto fiction, the genre had its fair share of detractors in its day. In both the mainstream and Jewish press, critics accused Jewish writers of sacrificing truth for caricature and exoticism


Based on the feature parameters extracted from the partial discharge(PD) data,a scheme for assessing the severity of partial discharge in generators was established.Feature parameters of PD could be classified into categories,or time-resolved PD parameters and phased-resolved PD parameters.In the contribution,the former was used to analyze the trend of PD and the latter to study the stability of discharge mode.Accordingly,for two kinds of PD parameters,trend analysis and similarity analysis were carried out respectively.Further,with the results obtained,final evaluation of PD was given out.The performance of commonly used statistical parameters is vague while displaying the trend of PD,and for improving the situation,by introducing the financial time sequence analyzing method,a novel parameter indicating the development trend of partial discharge,namely Intensity Number(IN),was proposed.IN was derived from mean discharge intensity and discharge number.In comparison to other parameters of PD,IN could display and discover the abnormal case in the partial discharge developing process more clearly.Besides,for studying the stability of partial discharge type,especially in the case of generators,a new parameter similarity rate was defined.26 phase-resolved parameters constituted the fingerprint of PD and the similarity rate was based on it.With the distribution of similarity rate,stability analysis of discharge was conducted.Through practical data analysis,it was demonstrated that,IN as well as similarity rate could reflect the development of PD effectively,and provide strong support for further PD assessing study.


A simple producer-grazer model based on adaptive evolution and ecological stoichiometry is proposed and well explored to examine the patterns and consequences of adaptive changes for the evolutionary trait (i.e., body size), and also to investigate the effect of nutrient enrichment on the coevolutin of the producer and the grazer. The analytical and numerical results indicate that this simple model predicts a wide range of evolutionary dynamics and that the total nutrient concentration in the ecosystem plays a pivotal role in determining the outcome of producer-grazer coevolution. Nutrient enrichment may yield evolutionary branching, trait cycles or sensitive dependence on the initial values, depending on how much nutrient is present in the ecosystem. In the absence of grazing, the lower nutrient density facilitates the continuously stable strategy while the higher nutrient density induces evolutionary branching. When the grazer is present, with the increasing of nutrient level, the evolutionary dynamics is very complicated. The evolutionary dynamics sequentially undergo continuously stable strategy, evolutionary branching, evolutionary cycle, and sensitive dependence on the initial values. Nutrient enrichment asserts not only stabilizing but also destabilizing impact on the evolutionary dynamics. The evolutionary dynamics potentially show the paradox of nutrient enrichment. This study well documents the interplay and co-effect of the ecological and evolutionary processes.


To teach effective business communication, instructors must target students' current weaknesses in writing. One method for doing so is by assigning writing exercises. When used heuristically, writing exercises encourage students to practice self-assessment, self-evaluation, active learning, and knowledge transfer, all while reinforcing the basics of good writing. Using writing exercises as a diagnostic or maintenance tool at different stages in the semester, in addition to the core assignments, can drastically improve undergraduate and graduate student writing and increase the probability that these students will transfer that writing knowledge into other courses and into their practices as professional writers in industry.


Pancreatic pseudocyst-portal vein fistulae are extremely rare, and cause serious complications, including life-threatening sepsis. We report a 57-year-old man with pancreatic pseudocyst who was admitted to our hospital complaining of prolonged abdominal pain. A pancreatic duct tube was placed into the main pancreatic duct, as the pseudocyst was communicated to the pancreatic duct. He fell into septic shock state two weeks later. An ultrasonography-guided percutaneous drainage of the pseudocyst was performed. The amylase level of drained pus was 80,000 U/l. Pancreatic pseudocyst-portal vein fistula was demonstrated by fisterography. Symptoms disappeared immediately after drainage. No recurrence was observed afterward.


Abstrac: In order to reduce the occurrence of elevator door system failure and avoid the casualty of passengers, a detection system based on wavelet transform modulus singularity detection theory was proposed. Wavelet transform was a time-scale analysis method. It was widely used in local singularity detection and time-frequency joint information distribution. The results showed that the wavelet transform modulus maxima detection theory detected the sudden change of torque current. Thus, it effectively distinguishes the fault and its corresponding time.


It is desirable for QCM response time (time to measure a frequency change Δf) to be as short as possible, particularly for newer applications of QCM technology such as biochemistry, environmental monitoring for explosives, intrusion detection as well as a microbalance. A new method for making high resolution, rapid frequency measurements is described. The method is applicable for uncoated or functionalized crystals, as the application demands. For a 5 MHz crystal a conservative estimation time for a Δf of 0.1 Hz is less than 1 msec.


Polynuclear molecular complexes have long captivated synthetic chemists, owing to their ability to exhibit a wide range of desirable properties, such as the capacity for stepwise, multielectron redox chemistry, the ability to mediate cooperative reaction chemistry, and access to tunable electronic, magnetic, and photophysical properties. Nature exploits these desirable attributes by employing polynuclear cofactors to effect smallmolecule activation in enzymatic pathways. For example, polynuclear assemblies are utilized in the cofactors of nitrogenases to fix atmospheric nitrogen (FeMo, VFe, Fe-only, P-cluster), photosystem II to evolve oxygen from water, and nitrous oxide reductase to degrade higher oxides of nitrogen. While many mechanistic details of these processes remain unresolved, the polynuclear cofactors are hypothesized to aid enzymatic function in mediating multielectron redox processes, utilizing multiple metal sites and coordination modes for cooperative substrate binding, stabilization of reactive intermediates, and facilitation of electron transport. In view of Nature's elegant precedent, coordination chemists have sought to engender expanded redox capabilities by constructing polynuclear transition metal clusters that feature redoxactive metal ions and/or ligand scaffolds. Current state-of-the-art synthetic methods often rely on the self-assembly of polynuclear clusters via reaction of metal precursors with suitable bridging ligands that position metal ions close to one another (ca. 3 Å or less) within the cluster. Metal clusters featuring bridging halide, chalcogenide, 11 alkoxide, imide, and carbonyl ligands are representative of this design strategy, wherein transition metal ions assemble in solution into a broad range of structure types and nuclearities. These systems can often give rise to expanded redox capabilities and stabilize metal clusters over large windows of chemical potential. However, the formation of many clusters often relies on serendipitous reaction pathways. Indeed, such unpredictability of the nuclearity and topology of the resulting clusters often does not permit the rational design of new clusters or facile modification of existing clusters, such that the steric or electronic properties of the cluster cores cannot be readily directed. One method for enabling the rational design of clusters relies on the employment of rigid, multiatom bridging ligands, such as cyanide or nitrogen-containing heterocycles, to impose limitations on cluster topology and nuclearity. However, such ligands also position intracluster metal ions apart from one another, which often limits cooperative metal metal interactions,


The fate of radioisotopes infused into the lymphatics was investigated in two groups of patients. In the first group, scintiscanning was used to observe the whole body distribution of therapeutic quantities of iodine-131 Lipiodol and particular attention was given to the dose received by the lungs. In the second group of patients, lymph nodes were surgically removed following the infusion of either 1311 Lipiodol or colloidal gold-198, and the relative positions of the radioactivity and tumour in these nodes were determined.


Symposium for the Festival of International Conferences on Caregiving, Disability, Aging and Technology. Presentations included: Women's Unpaid Caregiving in the Context of Nova Scotia, presented by Joanne Hussey; Gender, Caregiving and HIV/AIDS presented by Erika Burger; Caregiving in the Context of Intersecting Inequities: The Case of African Nova Scotian Women presented by Barbara Clow


348 Ann D erm atol Received September 13, 2018, Revised February 20, 2019, Accepted for publication September 17, 2019 Corresponding author: Ji Won Byun, Department of Dermatology, Inha University School of Medicine, 27 Inhang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon 22332, Korea. Tel: 82-32-890-2238, Fax: 82-32-890-2236, E-mail: email@example.com ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0317-6725 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0) which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Copyright © The Korean Dermatological Association and The Korean Society for Investigative Dermatology Fig. 1. (A∼C) A 79-year-old female presented with dusky erythematous indurated plaques with scales as malar rash features. We received the patient's consent form about publishing all photographic materials. https://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2020.32.4.348


Permittivity and conductivity low-voltage temperature dependences of a ferroelectric copolymer of vinylidenefluoride VDF with tetrafluoroethylene TFE in the ferroelectric to paraelectric phase transition range were investigated. The as received films obtained by crystallization from a solution had the metastable structure shown in particular in coexistence of ferroelectric and paraelectric phases below a Curie point. Temperature dependences of electrical characteristics in the first and second cycles of heating differ. Low glass transition (–40 oC) facilitate intensive micro-Brownian chains mobility in the amorphous phase at ambient temperatures and above. As per the x-ray and spectroscopic data, the first heating cycle will result in a recrystallization process for molecular structure improvement. Asymmetry of temperature dependence of a dielectric susceptibility in a vicinity of "order-disorder" phase change is found out. For the first time paid attention to the fact that for crystalline polymer ferroelectrics interpretation of the parameters of the temperature dependences of the dielectric susceptibility in the cycle of heating near the phase transition point should take into account the possibility of the premelt processes. First the method of IR spectroscopy shows that the melting of ordered structures, emerging secondary crystallization is accompanied by a change of the basic parameters (frequency position, the integral intensity and half-width) component of the doublet of valence vibrations of C-H groups. Such structural changes lead to the emergence of "anomalies" on the temperature dependences of conductivity.


To improve traditional L-aspartic acid polymerization in organic liquids,Polyaspartic acid(PASP) was synthesized in the medium of AlCl3-Et3NHCl ionic liquids by polymerization using L-aspartic acid as a raw material.The influence of composition of ionic liquids and reaction conditions on PASP weight average molecular weight and inhibiting effect on calcium carbonate were studied.The characteristics of the infrared spectrum of the product were analyzed.The results show that the obtained product in the medium of AlCl3-Et3NHCl ionic liquids is PASP,the molecular weight of PASP is between 1 000-5 000,and the optimal conditions of polymeric reaction are that the molar ratio of anhydrous aluminum chloride and triethylamine hydrochloride is 2.2∶1,reaction temperature is 220 ℃,concentration of L-aspartic is 0.2 g/mL and reaction time is 2.0 h.Under the above conditions,its molecular weight is 4 750,the scale inhibition rate to calcium carbonate reaches to 93.8% and it is increased by 5% compared with the traditional liquid-phase polymerization process.The PASP can be synthesized in ionic liquids.


Basel III rules have been under a review process in the last years and the recent international crises has further slowed down the implementation of the new banking regulation.
In this paper, we first present the reasons that have brought to the Basel III framework – development of the previous Basel I and Basel II Accords – and the possible operational and strategic consequences for the banks. The new rules derive from critical issues arisen within the previous regulation, namely:
 Most of the banks that faced losses during the crises, or that received State aid, had an equity ratio highly above the minimum Basel II threshold. It follows that not only a minimum capital ratio matters, but also its quality does.
 Many international banking groups that were in line with the minimum capital ratio requirements usually exhibited a high leverage ratio.
 The need to comply to the capital adequacy requirements could potentially be able to intensify both positive and negative phases of the economic cycle (procyclicality).
 A large number of big banks, that usually relied upon interbank liquidity, have been able to face the crises only thanks to the long term refinancing operations put in place by the Central Banks.
 During the last financial crises, various systemically important banks have been saved by national Governments in order to avoid bankruptcies and systemic crises (too big to fail).
Given this, the main changes introduced by the Basel Committee to face the above mentioned weaknesses are:
 Quantitative and qualitative redefinition of the regulatory capital.
 Introduction of the capital buffers in order to shrink the procyclicality issue.
 Supervision concerning the national implementation of the new rules and the related implications, also pertaining the local banks.
 Constant check concerning the amplitude of the improved conditions in terms of lending supply, as a consequence of the tougher regulation.
 Tools to control for the size of the risks in case of global crises.
The second part of this paper (chapter 3) empirically analyses the implications, to Italian banks, of the new rules with a main focus to the basic regulatory capital requirements


rary separation is undertaken by Eve because of Adam's excessive fondness for her, so that the Dido-Aeneas roles are reversed (p. 196). While I am not as impressed by the analogy drawn to Tasso's Sofronia, I understand that Pavlock brings it up in order to show that Eve "does not find a fortuitous rescuer but must fully accept the consequences of her actions" (p. 201). For Milton, unlike his predecessors, love and pious behavior are linked, hence, Pavlock argues, "the restoration of Adam's and Eve's piety takes place through Eve's renewal of genuine married love" (p. 214). Even if this sounds like too good a climax to her book, with Milton as the paradoxical restorer, I hope I have indicated how interesting and provocative Pavlock's thesis is, and how deserving of attention. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY James V. Mirollo


In this paper,we study wrpp semigroups satisfying permutation identities.It is proved that a wrpp semigroup satisfies a permutation identity if and only if it satisfies the identity xyzw=xzyw.In particular,we establish the weak spined product structure of the class of semigroups.


This research study analyzes the problem of identifying muscle exhaustion using complicated and unstable sEMG data. In this study, three different approaches are used to evaluate muscular tiredness. The Feature Fusion Network (FFNET), a revolutionary strategy, is what the researchers suggest as the initial technique. To increase the precision of muscle fatigue diagnosis, the FFNET combines one-dimensional feature extraction techniques like Root Mean Square (RMS), Average Amplitude Change (AAC), and Mean Absolute Value (MAV) with two-dimensional feature extraction techniques like Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). The sEMG signals are used by the FFNET model to extract and concatenate features. Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) and machine learning classifiers are then supplied with these characteristics. In the second approach, classification is handled by LSTM while feature extraction is handled by Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) layers. CNN does the assessment of muscular exhaustion in the third technique. Accuracy, recall, precision, and F1 score are computed for each of the three techniques stated above and compared in order to assess muscle fatigue. The outcomes show that the suggested FFNET model beats previous approaches in terms of accuracy, achieving an accuracy of 99 percent in LS TM.


Dietitians have always seen beyond the disease, whether it is diabetes, hyperlipidemia, or a host of other conditions, to the entire person with all the interrelated health issues and interrelated conditions that lead to those issues, to the complex world in which people exist and where they must deal with all of their health and other concerns. Primary health care is an emerging area in which dietitians may continue with client-centred practice, along with family physicians and a number of other health professionals. The papers in this supplement provide a short overview of a tremendous amount of work done by many people over the past few years. The goals of the work were to understand the new initiative of the federal government to change primary health care, to participate in the preliminary work on this change and to identify, study and support the role of the registered dietitian (RD) in the new primary health care model. At the June Dietitians of Canada (DC) Annual Meeting in Halifax, Dr. Paula Brauer presented an overview of a project that integrated nutrition services into primary care settings in Ontario. A series of webcasts from DC also made the information available across the country. Each of the articles in this supplement provides further valuable information for all dietitians, whatever their area of practice. The provision of websites for many supporting documents will greatly assist those wanting more information.


The new burley tobacco variety Eyan101 was obtained by cross-breeding of Ebai003 and KY8959.It was approved by National Tobacco Cultivar Registration Board(NTCRB) in March 2009.The results showed that Eyan101 was one mid-late maturity variety with a strong growth and a wider distance between two adjacent plants than other varieties.Its tobacco leaf matured layer by layer and grew yellow.As for main economic traits and smoking quality,it performed better than the contrast variety.It was equivalent to the contrast variety about the appearance quality and physical characteristics of raw tobacco leaf.It displayed harmonious internal chemical components with lower nicotine content than the contrast variety.It performed a resistance to tobacco black shank and Tobacco Mosaic Virus(TMV),but susceptibility to Alternaria alternata(Fries) Keissler.It was expected that Eyan101 would produce greater economic effect by making a higher yield than other varieties.


In the case of ossifying fibroma of the mandible reported, the calcium and phosphorus metabolism was found to be normal. There was no increase in the phosphatase activity of the serum.


Weed plant detection and classification is a difficult task for any computer vision system. Previous studies show promising results with either colour camera or spectral imaging solutions. However, typical colour camera solutions have found it hard to deal with overlapping leaves, and spectral solutions often lack in the spatial resolution required for accurate leaf level detection. In this paper a novel system for weed detection and classification is presented using both low-cost RGB (Red, Green, Blue) colour and spectral (400 - 1000 nm) cameras combining the strengths of these individual technologies. The system presented performs accurate leaf level classification and is capable of identification at 97.6% with non-overlapping full leaves in laboratory under controlled lighting conditions. Plant leaf samples from 6 different plant types were used. With dedicated hardware and optimized software the system should be capable of at least 5 km/h real-time operation in field conditions.


High speed cutting aluminum alloy is currently a hot in the CNC lathe.By reasonable selection of cutting parameters and tool parameters,these have become the key technology to improve cutting efficiency and cutting quality.The experimental researches tested the influences of turning 2A16 surface roughness for cutting parameters and cutting tool geometry factors.The results show that:in the stability cutting,large cutting depth is little effect of the surface roughness,and adopting reasonable tool cutting corner radius and small feed rate,are the main factors to reduce the surface roughness value.


Dendrite formation and growth upon cycling pose major concerns toward lithium metal battery performance and safety. Herein, we present an interface-capturing formalism to study the morphological ev...


Farinelli the film disappoints. Despite the possibilities inherent in the historical story, not to mention the pageantry, sexuality, and music, the film lacks a compelling narrative and fails to make any of the characters meaningful or sympathetic.1 Part of the problem, it seems to me, is that the film is not so much about any of the main characters (Farinelli, his brother Riccardo Broschi, or Handel) but about a rather superficial idea: the equation of music and sex. What we learn is that music, here specifically Farinelli's voice, has the power to drive crowds into a frenzy and bring individual listeners to sexual climax. This theme is emphasized by limiting the music in the film to realistic use; that is, music functions as an integral part of the scene, is performed and heard by the characters,2 and, as a result, becomes a full-fledged actor, if not the most important actor, in the drama. This is true even in the one striking exception to the use of realistic music in an early scene, where Farinelli's voice is overlaid during one of his sexual adventures.3 Here the use of background music serves to underscore both the relation of music and sex and the point that it is Farinelli's voice that brings the orgasm.4 The film reaches for and almost obtains real substance in offering one important caveat to the otherwise trite equation of sex and music: that in music, as with sex, virtuosity for its own sake brings only empty pleasure, but music and sex with true feeling are transcendent experiences. Compositionally, this idea pits a swarthy and domineering Riccardo Broschi against an urbane and curmudgeonly Handel. Each composer in turn holds a cruel and fascinating sway over Farinelli. Under Broschi's domination, Farinelli loses his ability to procreate, sings his brother's endless roulades, and sexually excites women for his brother to inseminate. After Handel takes hold of Farinelli through his music, the castrato sings for the first time with emotion, discovers a sexual will of his own (as opposed to being his brother's opening act), and finds true love in the fictional Alexandra Leyris, who empowers Farinelli's transformation by stealing a Handelian opera score for the castrato to perform. The details of this story, of course, fall into the realm of historical fiction.5 However, the frame on which it is thinly stretched remains surprisingly true to the known facts. Farinelli did study with Porpora; he did frequently sing the music of his brother, Riccardo Broschi, and Broschi's music


This paper discusses the motivation for, procedure behind, and results of revamping the laboratory component for the introductory engineering electromagnetics course at The Pennsylvania State University. In this course students spend two hours every week complementing what they have learned in lecture and practiced in homework problems with hands-on experience using modern tools and technology to solve real-world problems. Measured using preand post-lab surveys, the student responses to these new laboratory activities demonstrate a significant increase in both interest and understanding of topics in electromagnetics.


The guided-mode resonance (GMR) concept refers to lateral quasi-guided waveguide modes induced in periodic layers. Whereas these effects have been known for a long time, new attributes and innovations continue to appear. Here, we review some recent progress in this field with emphasis on sparse, or minimal, device embodiments. We discuss properties of wideband resonant reflectors designed with gratings in which the grating ridges are matched to an identical material to eliminate local reflections and phase changes. This critical interface therefore possesses zero refractive-index contrast; hence we call them "zero-contrast gratings." Applying this architecture, we present single-layer, wideband reflectors that are robust under experimentally realistic parametric variations. We introduce a new class of reflectors and polarizers fashioned with dielectric nanowire grids that are mostly empty space. Computed results predict high reflection and attendant polarization extinction for these sparse lattices. Experimental verification with Si nanowire grids yields ~200-nm-wide band of high reflection for one polarization state and free transmission of the orthogonal state. Finally, we present bandpass filters using all-dielectric resonant gratings. We design, fabricate, and test nanostructured single layer filters exhibiting high efficiency and sub-nanometer-wide passbands surrounded by 100-nm-wide stopbands.


We propose an adaptive parallel grouping algorithm that may reduce the number of collisions and increase overall throughput of B-WLL (Broadband Wireless Local Loop) MAC (Media Access Control) protocol. Also, we present a method for independently executing the adaptive parallel grouping algorithm to reduce the signaling traffic overheads.


The Quality Ring Activity which topic was improving the quality of nursing documents was carried out in Cangzhou People's Hospital between May.,2005 and Dec., 2005 and the outcomes were excellent. Deficiencies in nursing records were significantly less after the activity than before (χ2=16.61, P0.01). The results showed that the Quality Ring Activity was an effective method to improve the nursing record quality management.


The Gujarat alluvial plain located in the semi-arid zone is bounded by the arid Thar region in the north and the coastal/estuarine zone fringing the Arabian Sea in the south. It has been built by the rivers originating in the Aravalli Hills in the northeast. The drainages, with an average length of about 300 km, generally follow the NE-SW regional slope. However, the Sabannati River shows a flow deviating from the regional slope and follows a N-S to NNE-SSW trend in the alluvial area. The slope-deviatory trend of the Sabarmati has been investigated with regard to Late Quaternary neotectonics, fluvial-aeolian interaction and sea-level change. Lineament analysis indicates an E-W to WNW-ESE trajectory of maximum principal stress, and that drainage is primarily controlled by geodynamic processes. This is obvious from the correspondence in stress trajectories obtained from the lineament and drainage orientations, respectively. Sub-surface data indicate pre-Neogene faulting in the basin. It is inferred that these faults have been reactivated in the Mid- to Late Quaternary times. The slope-deviatory drainage of the Sabarmati River is, to a large extent, the result of fluvial adjustment to neotectonic reactivation in the region.


Based on the data of ecological footprint,ecological capacity and ecological deficit from 1998 to2010,the evolution models of ecological footprint,ecological capacity and ecological deficit with the economic growth are obtained by using the regression simulation of PASW Statistics 18. 0 statistical software in Jilin Province,and the characteristics of evolution curves are analyzed. The result indicates that the evolution curves of ecological footprint and ecological deficit accord with the " inverted U" shape completely,the turning point has appeared in 2009; the evolution curves of ecological capacity accords with the " U" shape completely,the turning point has appeared in 2008; the overall ecological environment in Jilin Province is in the stage of continuous improvement. The gray correlation analysis shows the order of Correlation between ecological footprints of all kinds of ecological function land and GDP per capita is Fossil energy area buildup area water area arable land forest pasture; The effects on the ecological footprint and ecological deficit with the proportion of the three major industries are second industry,the tertiary industry and the first industry. In order to reduce the ecological footprint and ecological deficit of Jilin Province,Jilin province must be implement effective strategies combined with the situation of Jilin Province to change the existing mode of economic growth,to speed up the development of science and technology,to improve people's quality,and to promote the coordinated development of economy and environment.


In order to improve the hatch covers of a container ship, the calculations on deck wetness are applied to predict the water leakage into a cargo hold.The results obtained by the calculations are as follows : 1) The quantity of water flow into a cargo hold under the heavy weather is small, even where the gaskets of a hatch cover are eliminated.2) The short term probability of deck wetness is small.The flow into the foward cargo hold is less than 10 m3/h, under the sea conditions of significant wave height of 710 m.3) The long term probability of deck wetness is also not so high.According to these results, the improvement of hatch covers, such as elimination of gaskets, will be successfully adopted.


Nitroglycerin (GTN) has been used clinically in the treatment of angina for over a century and is representative of the organic nitrates vasodilators. These are effective therapeutic agents that allow facile sublingual or transdermal administration. The vasodilatory mechanism involves activation of guanylate cyclase and is widely believed to involve biotransformation by chemical reaction of a nitrate with sulfhydryl or ferrous groups to yield nitric oxide. However, the chemistry of organic nitrates is poorly studied, provides scant support for these postulated reactions and provides a challenge for the chemist.


Research on the response of livestock grin to stocking rate tends to cluster into 5 "invisible colleges", represented by 5 citation networks which only occasionally intersect. Each college is built around a paradigm of the stocking rate-gain response as developed in 2 key papers sharing 1 or more authors. Researchers tend to cite the paradigm developed by authors in their field of research or in their geographic area. Therefore conficting pardigms have existed side-by-side for decades, an unusual occurrence in most fields of science. Research is needed to critically evahrate the empirical and conceptual soundness of these paradigms.


The purpose of this paper is to describe the sociology of education in Islam as well as the duties and responsibilities of teachers in the perspective of the sociology of education. The approach used is qualitative by using library research method (library study). The main data sources in this paper are books or scientific journals on the sociology of education, while the secondary sources are books or other relevant articles. Data analysis uses content analysis techniques. Data analysis was carried out in stages: data presentation, data filtering, classification, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study from this paper are: (1) The teacher is an element of education that has a very important role; (2) The duties and responsibilities of teachers in the sociological review of education include activities in schools and the community.

Keywords: Teacher, Education, Sociology.


Sensor node in wireless sensor network is a micro-embedded system with limited memory, energy and communication capabilities. Some nodes will run out of energy and exit the network earlier than other nodes because of the uneven energy consumption. This will lead to partial or complete paralysis of the whole wireless sensor network. A balancing algorithm based on the assistance of approaching nodes is proposed. Via the set theory, notes are divided into neighbor nodes set and approaching nodes set. Approaching nodes will help weaker nodes forward part of massages to balance energy consumption. Simulation result has verified the rationality and feasibility of the balancing algorithm. Copyright © 2013 IFSA.


According to the construction of pile groups in Sutong bridge,the selection of lifting equipment and the application of movable arm tower crane in pile foundation construction of Sutong bridge are introduced.The results show that movable arm tower crane has great advantages in super-large and deep-pile group construction,and the economic ben-efit is significant.


Abstract Molecular and molecular‐cytogenetic studies reveal that allopolyploidisation can dramatically impact genome organisation from sequence level to chromosome structure. To clarify the origin of polyploids in the Mediterranean Helictotrichon bromoides species complex (Poaceae, grass family) detailed chromosome studies were carried out including fluorescence in situ hybridisation with different repetitive DNA probes and various types of chromosome staining. Cloned nuclear ribosomal ITS1–5.8S‐ITS2 repeats were sequenced to estimate their molecular diversity in diploids and polyploids. The results concordantly suggest that 2× H. bromoides is one genome donor of all polyploids. Two further genomes were involved in their origin. The polyploids show unidirectional homogenisation of rDNA consistently at the cost of repeats from the H. bromoides genome. Frequent occurrence of mosaic and chimerical sequences points to slow sequence homogenisation. Parental chromosomal sites of nucleolar organisers are maintained despite molecular change of their rDNA repeat units. Major chromosomal re‐arrangements are confined to the 6x‐8x higher polyploids of H. gervaisii and accompanied by marked amplification of 5S rDNA and subtelomeric heterochromatin. The polyploids have narrower overall geographical distributions than the diploids, but are more successful in dry areas. This ecological pattern is discussed in relation to their allopolyploid origins.


Although Gwendolen Carter's perspective is liberal rather than radical, it is well-informed and quite plausible. As always, she writes with concern and nuance; she is both perceptive and poignant. By contrast to the Georgetown group, Carter's focus is on domestic context rather than external policy. She deals with political economy as well as with international strategy, and is especially insightful in dealing with factionalism inside both Afrikanerdom and the Black Consciousness Movement. Carter identifies those constraints and contradictions that should guide external policies and pressures. It is an indication of the unreality with which the new American Administration approaches the world of the 1980s that even her liberal remedies are too strong a medicine for it to administer. Hence the continued development and relevance of more radical demands and designs.


Due to the change of external load,pump often runs in different working conditions. The flow of pump shall then be adjusted. As a way of regulating the flow of pump,bypass control is mainly used for protecting the pump with small-flow and regulating the system whose main-pipeline pressure is limited. In this article,the theory and approach of bypass control has been elaborated through graphic mode and two solutions been proposed. Besides,in allusion to two factors that include small-flow protection and main-pipeline pressure limitation,different schemes of pass control have been studied in combination with a plant example,and an optimized scheme has finally been obtained.


Analyzing current mogistics situation of Guangxi province and combing of itself characteristics,it is necessary to develop modern logistics of Guangxi province.The technology which takes the GIS as the nuclear technology and combines with advantages of GPS are discussed.With VC++ and MapX,the paper brings up a feasible method which develops electronic maps loaded automobile of using in logistics system.And then,it supplies references and experiences for related studies.


Nondiabetic (idiopathic) lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy (NDLRPN) is a rare condition that is similar to diabetic lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy (DLRPN, diabetic amyotrophy) clinically and pathologically. Both are monophasic illnesses characterized by painful onset and subacute evolution of asymmetric proximal lowerextremity weakness and atrophy. After initial deterioration over several months, there is spontaneous but slow improvement over 2–3 years.2,3 Both are caused by inflammatory vasculopathy, which leads to nerve ischemia.2,4 We report the findings of a 2-h glucose tolerance test in patients with NDLRPN. Patients diagnosed with NDLRPN at our clinic between 2001 and 2003 were studied. All patients underwent detailed medical and neurological examinations, nerve conduction studies, and needle electromyography (EMG). None had a history of diabetes, systemic malignancy, or vasculitis. Known causes for lumbosacral radiculoplexopathy were excluded by fasting glucose (FBS), glycosylated hemoglobin, complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, serum or urine immunofixation electrophoresis, lumbar spine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and pelvic computerized tomography or MRI. Spinal fluid was studied in 2 patients. A 2-h glucose tolerance test (GTT) after an oral load of 75 g of glucose was performed. Serum glucose was measured fasting (FBS) and at 1 and 2 h postglucose (PG). Eleven patients were identified with the diagnosis of NDLRPN. Two were lost to follow-up and one died of an unrelated cardiac event. The clinical features of the 8 patients are shown in Table 1. All patients had prominent pain in the proximal thigh and groin, and subsequently developed weakness and atrophy. Examination showed asymmetric or unilateral proximal weakness commonly involving hip flexors, adductors, and quadriceps. Ipsilateral knee jerk was absent or reduced in 7, but other reflexes were normal. Sensation was reduced in the distribution of the L-4 dermatome in 4 patients and in the toes in 2; it was normal in 2. Two patients were confined to a wheelchair, 4 needed a walker, and 2 used a cane. All patients had weight loss, with an average of 15 lbs (7–30 lbs). Two men aged 77 and 79 had faint immunoglobulin G (IgG) kappa monoclonal gammopathy of uncertain significance, with normal quantitative immunoglobulins, bone marrow biopsies, and skeletal X-rays. All other laboratory and imaging studies were unremarkable. Electrodiagnostic studies showed fibrillation potentials and large-amplitude polyphasic motor units with reduced recruitment in the following muscles; quadriceps (8 patients), adductor longus (7), upper lumbar paraspinals (7), tibialis anterior (5), and gastrocnemius (3). Sural sensory nerve action potentials were absent in 6 patients and small in 1, which is nonspecific for age. Peroneal nerves showed small compound muscle action potentials (CMAP) from extensor digitorum brevis muscle in 3 patients and were normal in 3. Tibial CMAP amplitudes were normal in 4 and reduced in 2. Conduction velocities were normal in all nerves. The glucose tolerance test (Table 1) was normal in 1 patient. Seven patients had elevated 2-h and 1-h PG levels in the impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) range. Several recent reports have shown abnormal glucose tolerance in patients with "idiopathic" distal painful sensory polyneuropathy.7–10 In a series of 23 patients with idiopathic femoral neuropathy, 15 had IGT.6 We found abnormal GTT in 7 of our patients, indicating impaired glucose tolerance. Transient glucose intolerance may occur in severe acute conditions, but that explanation is not likely in our patients, who underwent GTT many months after the onset of NDLRPN. Diabetic nerves have increased susceptibility to immune attack secondary to both humoral and cellular factors.4 Similarly, impaired glucose tolerance and intermittent hyperglycemia may play a role in the development of LRPN.


Along with the development of the modern era, and the rapid advancement of information technology today, the need for a computerized data already covers all fields including in government agencies such as the Office of the village or the village office in Daon village is one of the villages that receive assistance national program community Empowerment (PNPM). This program is one of the efforts to improve the problem of poverty. In the village of Daon current data processing system is already using Microsoft Excel program in the process of inputting the data to the public who will receive a revolving loan national community empowerment program (PNPM). But what happened in the village of Daon is a lot of help Loan Revolving nasioanl community empowerment program (PNPM) self misdirected people who do not have a lot of effort but get this help. Often also occur duplicate data that receive this assistance. to indent the improvement of the system running. Methods of data collection using observation method, the method of literature and interviews, while the design method used in this study was the observation method, interview method, and the method library. In this stage, the authors use the method orinted Object Analysis and Design (OOAD), which includes the analysis and design of a system object approach. And the author uses UML (Unified Modeling Language), which consists of Use Case Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams, Activity diagram, Class diagram, and to design software program author uses PHP and data base SQLYog. With the creation of this system results in a system that gives the decision to administer revolving loan PNPM Mandiri and has no misdirected or PNPM Mandiri revolving loan are multiple.


Osteonecrosis, a common orthopaedic disease, is a worldwide medical problem need to be conquered. Over the past decades, major advances have occurred in the pathophysiological mechanisms of osteonecrosis, however, its etiology is still complex and not clear. A number of different theories have been developed to explain the  pathogenic  mechanisms of steroid-induced osteonecrosis, including Microcirculation embolism and bone marrow cell hypertrophy induced by thrombus, fat, abnormal red blood cells, nitrogen, etc.. Among them, theory of fat metabolism disorder is generally recognized among the kinds of theories of steroid-induced osteonecrosis. However, the pathogenesis of femoral head osteonecrosis very complicated, and it's difficult to be explained using the single theory. The polarization of Macrophages are involved in many important pathophysiologic processes, such as necrosis and regeneration. Our hypothesis is that M1-polarised Macrophages appear to be disruptive in the early and middle stage of steroid-induced osteonecrosis of femoral head (SANFH), while M2-polarised Macrophages appear to be protective in the late stage, which play an important role in developing SANFH. Our hypothesis could help to explain the pathogenic mechanism of steroid-induced osteonecrosis, and deserves further studies.


Abstract : During the past 10 years synchronized reproduction has been observed in microbes, protozoans, algae, tissue culture cells. The microorganisms studied included the intestinal bacteria, mouse typhus salmonellas, pneumococci, and diphtheria bacteria. The methods of synchronous propagation are numerous and varied. They can be divided into three large groups according to the nature of the action: mechanical selection, physical, and chemical-biological.


is a highly aggressive, mature B- cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Clinically, three variants are distinguished: endemic, sporadic, and immunodeficiency related. Even though BL progresses rapidly, long- term overall survival approaches up to 90% with treatment, especially in children. 1,2 Histology shows sheets of monomorphic, medium- sized lymphoma cells with a high proliferation rate and scattered tingible body macrophages, creating a classic "starry- sky" appearance. The majority of BL cases show rearrangements of MYC and the immunoglobulin heavy chain locus. Here, we describe a very unusual presentation of a BL. A 25- year- old previous healthy Caucasian female presented with a one- week history of fatigue, mandibular pain, and unilateral pto-sis. An MRI of the brain revealed a right Meckel's cave lesion with a trigeminal presumed nerve sheath tumor. Her laboratory values, including electrolytes and creatinine, were within normal limits apart from an increased white blood cell count (12.32 × 10 3 /uL; reference 3.70- 11.00). She was treated on an outpatient basis. Three weeks later, she presented to the emergency department with bi-lateral lower extremity weakness and hip pain in addition to her worsening previous symptoms. A CT scan showed enlarged kidneys and ovaries. On admission, her laboratory values were remarkable for multiple abnormalities. They revealed acute renal failure with hyponatremia (118 mmol/L; reference MUM1. The clinical findings, including immunocom petency of the plasmacytoid BL cases, are not apparent. Likewise, t(8;14), involving the MYC and IGH genes, is not exclusive to BL and has been found in diffuse large B- cell lymphoma, plasma cell neo-plasms, and other B- cell non- Hodgkin lymphomas. 2,5 Furthermore, molecular sequencing can support the diagnosis by detecting more specific mutations in B- cell receptor signaling related to BL with plasmacytoid differentiation. 5 In conclusion, BL demonstrating plasmacytoid differentiation in an adult without a history of immunodeficiency and initially presenting as a tumor in Meckel's cave lesion is extremely rare. As small percentages of BL do not show MYC and IGH gene rearrangements and BL can have an atypical immunophenotype, integration of clinical, histopathologic and genetic information is crucial in establishing the correct diagnosis and promptly beginning therapy to improve the patient's outcome.


Psychotropic-induced hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte imbalance experienced in the psychiatric clinical practice. It is commonly seen in geriatric patients and it is always overlooked and untreated in psychiatric patients and this would explain why it leads to increased mortality. Psychotropic drugs such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and sedative-hypnotics can lead to hyponatremia, while it commonly occurs in antidepressant use. In this review, a thorough search was performed using the databases of ResearchGate, PubMed, Scopus, PsycInfo, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. This review aimed to shed light on the probable psychopathology, evaluation of hyponatremia, a closer look at different types of hyponatremia, and its incidence with various psychotropic medications. We also summarized the clinical presentations of hyponatremia, the identified risk factors with various psychotropic, and concluded by discussing the mainstay management of hyponatremia.


In view of the hardship to get real-time and on-line of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) in sewage disposal process. A soft-sensing model based on support vector machine is established for estimating the Biochemical Oxygen Demand. The measurement accuracy of the support vector machine model depend on a good setting of the two parametres C、δ. Genetic algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm are applied to optimize the two parameters synchronously.The simulation results indicate that the soft-sensing model can be used for sewage disposal plant on-line measurement of BOD.


Objective To analyze the application value of multi-slice spiral CT angiography (MSCTA) in diagnosis of aortic dissection (AD). Methods MSCTA image data of 48 patients with AD were analyzed retrospectively. The images were done on the workstation, reconstruction techniques included multi-planar reconstruction (MPR), surface recon-struction (CPR), maximum intensity projection (MIP) and volume rendering techniques(VR). The datas were analyzed by two experienced images physician. Results Tear intimal flap, true lumen and false lumen in AD patients were clearly diagnosed by MSCTA. CT value of true lumen was higher than false lumen ( P 0.05). True lumen was spiral wrapped by the false lumen. "Beak sign" feature was clearly showed in cross-sectional images, and "Sandwich biscuit" feature was clearly showed in axial image. The images could clearly showed the conditions of the initial position of crevasse, crevasse amount, lumen thrombosis and main branches vascular involvement. Conclusion MSCTA is one of the reliable imaging examination method in preoperative evaluation and diagnosis of AD. It is a noninvasive, quick, safe and accurate imaging technique.


The steel industry faces the challenge of reducing carbon dioxide emissions to prevent global warming. The low carbon operation is required.1) Blast furnace ironmaking is a process in which iron ore and coke are charged from the top of the furnace, and high temperature reduction gas is introduced from the bottom to finally obtain molten pig iron. One of the most important thing for efficient and stable operation of blast furnace is to control the gas permeability of packed bed. The coke acts not only as a reducing agent for iron ore but also as a spacer for ensuring gas permeability in the furnace. The low carbon operation may lead to deterioration of gas permeability in the furnace. Therefore, further development of in-furnace gas flow control technology is required. In order to control the permeability of the furnace, it is necessary to understand the iron ore and coke behaviors as the burden descends in the furnace and the structure of packed bed which affects the gas flow. The behaviors of iron ore and coke in the furnace are complex phenomena that includes not only the movement as a solid but also the phase transition accompanied by reduction reaction by the flow of high temperature gas. In particular, since the softening and melting behaviors due to the phase transition of the burdens in the vicinity of the cohesive zone greatly affects the permeability of the packed bed, it is essential to understand Development of ADEM-SPH Coupling Model for Analysis of Solid to Liquid Phase Transition Behaviors


In this monograph, we analysed all the companies and entrepreneurs in Slovenia in 2012 and then, for 2010, we compared the critical data for companies from the EU-27 and Slovenia in the activities of industry, trade and services. In Slovenia in 2012, 132,051 companies employed almost 536,000 people. Most businesses (19%) were operating in trade, maintenance and repair of motor vehicles. Created added value amounted to 19.25 billion euro. Within the second part, we point to the importance of entrepreneurship in the modern society and its impact on the economic and social development. We show the state of entrepreneurship education in Slovenia and analyse its basic obstacles and success factors, as well as give some recommendations for overcoming them. One such recommendation is establishing an appropriate strategy for entrepreneurship education at the higher education level, although this cannot be separated from the general entrepreneurship education strategy or from the general framework for the promotion of entrepreneurship.


According to the topology of conventional chopper cascade speed system, this paper analyzes the transient process of main loop of contactor protection when device failure. Because the contactor action requires a longer time, equipment is vulnerable to the impact of high voltage, high current during the contactor action, and cause damage to power electronic devices. For contactors and fast-cut protection drawbacks, the main circuit topology with electronic protection circuit is designed. Then transient process of conventional chopper cascade speed system and chopper cascade speed system with electronic protection circuit under high voltage power failure conditions are analyzed, and theoretics is detailedly deduced. The basis of theoretical analysis under high-voltage power failure condition is got. Finally, the conventional chopper cascade speed control system and with electronic protection circuits for high-voltage power failure conditions are tested on the simulated load test platforms. Experimental results show that the theoretical calculation is consistent with the actual measured values, and verify that electronic protection circuits effectively solve the problem of high-voltage power failure and inverter subversion under active inverter structure.


The addition of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids to infant formulas has raised concerns about a possible increased risk of oxidative damage both to formula components and to the infants fed these products. Vitamin E, the principal lipid-soluble biologic antioxidant, is composed of a mixture of several derivatives of tocol and tocotrienol (1,2). Sufficient availability of vitamin E is of major importance for the response to oxidative stress that may damage lipids and lipoproteins, proteins and enzymes, and DNA, as well as membrane systems and their functions(3). Such oxidative stress and damage appear to be important in the pathophysiology of many disorders, including retinopathy of prematurity, necrotizing enterocolitis, bronchopulmonary disease, haemolytic anemia, chronic liver disease, malnutrition, and infection. A key factor in the development of such diseases is the relative balance of the oxidative stress and intrinsic antioxidant defense mechanisms. Thus, low birth weight infants, in whom the latter mechanisms might be inadequate, are at particular risk.


The Companies Act, 1956 had almost reached its retirement age after having been in existence for more than five-and-ahalf decades. It was essential that robust and young corporate laws were introduced in the system. This journey began in 2008, when the Companies Bill, 2008 was first introduced in the Lok Sabha. However, it hit a road-block on its introduction in August 2008 and had to be withdrawn due to dissolution of the Lok Sabha. The Bill was re- introduced in Parliament in 2009 and was subsequently sent to the Standing Finance Committee. After considerable deliberation with stakeholders, the Committee presented its report to the Lok Sabha in August 2010. Taking into consideration the recommendations of the report, a revised version of the Bill was again referred to the Committee in 2011 with the inclusion of certain new provisions.


abstract In recent times, the right to self-determination has been evoked on several occasions and in totally different contexts: it has been invoked by the indigenous peoples of the Sioux Rock Nation in the USA in their opposition to the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline project, [1] it has also been invoked by the First Nation indigenous people in Canada [2] by the people of Hong Kong seeking more autonomy from Beijing [3] , in Kashmir, [4] by the people of the Catalonian region in Spain [5] , by the Kurds in Iraq [6] amongst many others. One of the most problematic aspects of self-determination is that it is deeply interwoven with issues of secession. This explains why for all but very few governments, demands for self-determination are considered worrisome. This scepticism is due to the fear that secession is the hidden agenda behind every claim to self-determination; in other words, secession is the ultimate fulfilment of the right to self-determination [7] better still, the wolf in the sheep's clothing. Thus, the issue of secession has remained gloomy and controversial usually the object of several debates While these debates have covered a range of issues on secession, most them have focused on the legality of secession, entitlement to secession in international law especially vis-a-vis conflicting principles of state sovereignty and territorial integrity. These controversies have been exacerbated by the absence of any consistent state practice and the flaws of the international law of statehood. [8] This article seeks to examine the correlation between the right to self-determination and secession while exploring the various interpretations giving to the right to self-determination. We shall also discuss the lawfulness of secession with an examination of the recent Catalonian crises [9] [1] Lauren Carasik, 'N Dakota Pipeline Protest Is a Harbinger of Many More' Al Jazeera (November 21, 2016) accessed September 29, 2017. [2] Matthew Coon-Come, 'The Right to Self-Determination of Native and Indigenous Peoples. The Case of The Cree Nation' delivered at the conference Rethinking Culture held at the University of Montreal, April 3-5, 1992. [3] Joshua Wong and Jeffrey Ngo, 'Hong Kong's Protest Leaders Demand Self-Determination' The Wall Street Journal (November 9, 2016) available at accessed on November 28, 2017. [4] Rashmi Sehgal, 'Kashmir Conflict: Solutions and Demand for Self-determination' (2011) Vol 1 No 6, June 2011 International Journal of Humanities and Social Science available at accessed in November 26, 2017.   [5] Wade Mansell, 'Catalonia and the 'Right to Self-Determination' in Public International Law' (The University of London, Undergraduate Laws Programme Blog November 23, 2017) accessed o November 26, 2017. [6] Joseph S. Nye, 'The Who, Where, and When of Secession' ( Project Syndicate September 29, 2017) accessed on October 15, 2017. [7] Peter Radan, 'Secessionist Self-Determination: The Cases of Slovenia and Croatia' (1994) Vol 48, Australian Journal of International Affairs, p 1. [8] Vidmar Jure, 'Territorial Integrity and the Law of Statehood' (July 22, 2012). George Washington International Law Review, Vol. 44, 2013. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2159113 accessed  November 16, 2017. [9] "Catalonia crises: What next for Spain?" ( BBC, 2 November 2017) accessed October 24, 2017.


Considering honeypot host performs high inveiglement to worms and its data control policy-"come in easily, out strictly", this paper presents a worm propagation model based on two-factor model in the network which distributed honeynet have been deployed, then discusses worm propagation trend and the impact of honeypot on worm spread; over simulation experiment, we find that distributed honeynet is of great significance in worm warning and restraining in large-scale networks. At last, we give a correspondingly control strategy based on the mechanism of worm information-sharing and immunization and honeypot host can divides network into many parts for its data control policy under distributed honeynet, prevent worm from spreading in large-scale networks and ensure network security effectively.


The presented article is devoted to the application of the effective parameter method for calculating vortex structures in a turbulent swirling flow. The Navier-Stokes system of equations is used to study flow hydrodynamics, in which the Reynolds number and the swirl ratio are determined based on the concept of turbulent viscosity. The obtained solutions are compared with experimental data.


INTRODUCTION The great author and activist Helen Adams Keller once said that 'science may have found a cure for most evils; but it has found no remedy for the worst of them all – the apathy of human beings'. While estimates vary, according to the United Nations, around one billion people live with disabilities globally – they are the world's largest minority. The World Health Organisation estimated more than six hundred million people across the globe live with disabilities of various types due to chronic diseases, injuries, violence, infectious diseases, malnutrition, and other causes related to poverty. According to the Government of India's 2001 census record, India has more than 21 million disabled persons. India has ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities of 2007 which prohibits 'discrimination in workplace' and ensures 'reasonable accommodation'. Therefore, India has an obligation to work for the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs). In spite of that they are subjected to multiple deprivations with limited access to basic services, including education, employment, rehabilitation facilities, etc. Widespread social stigma plays a major role in hindering their normal social and economic life. This is the reason often given by corporation managers for not hiring PWDs in the workforce in labour intensive industries, e.g. in garment companies. Empirical data indicate that only 0.5 per cent of people working in the public sector are disabled. The numbers of those employed within the private sector also remains miniscule, and has only a recorded 0.3 per cent, while multinationals have 0.05 per cent. Yet, with the rise of globalisation, the influence of CSR is rapidly increasing in India. Among corporations, there is a general increase in awareness to include disabled people in their workforce, especially with the government's plea to implement the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act of 1995. Chapple and Moon highlight that social initiatives of businesses in India mostly consist of involvement in community development, education, health and disability. Despite the introduction of a new labour code of conduct and request for social audits, international codes like Fair Labor Association, Fair Wear Foundation, OHSAS, Business Social Compliance Initiative, and the Social Accountability Standard (SA 8000) do not refer to disability rights as such, but often include clauses of 'discrimination' and 'harassment' that may apply to persons with disabilities.


In the study we examine whether external entrepreneurs show differences compared with inventor entrepreneurs in the way they interact and network with others in the start-up process, and – if so – how these differences become manifested in their venturing efforts. The study uses a case study design of four university spin-offs across different industries and development stages originating from a Swedish technical university. In general, our findings emphasize the critical role of incubators for supporting the commercialization and diffusion of technology as they bridge structural holes between research oriented and commercial networks. However, we also find evidence that the external entrepreneur model contains network elements that on the whole makes it more effective in the venturing process. As such, the external entrepreneur model seems to be a highly potent technology transfer mechanism with potential to orchestrate efforts to commercialize public research for the benefit of industry and broader society.


In this paper,reasons of quenching swelling of bearing ring were analyzed,it contrasted the difference of quenching swelling in different quenching oil and cooling cycle systems through experiments.The problem of quenching swelling in hot oil was solved by adding additives,and achieved good effects in actual production.


This paper presents a key based generic model for digital image watermarking. The model aims at addressing an identified gap in the literature by providing a basis for assessing different watermarking requirements in various digital image applications. We start with a formulation of a basic watermarking system, and define system inputs and outputs. We then proceed to incorporate the use of keys in the design of various system components. Using the model, we also define a few fundamental design and evaluation parameters. To demonstrate the significance of the proposed model, we provide an example of how it can be applied to formally define common attacks.


The paper sets out to describe the development of services for the deaf and hearing impaired provided by the Austrian Broadcasting Organization (ORF). In 1985, captions were introduced for the prime-time evening news bulletin and for the major news magazines. At present, ORF provides captions for approximately 2,160 program hours annually, giving it a leading position among German-language broadcasting organizations and making 12.5% of the total ORF television output accessible to deaf and hearing-impaired persons. The use of sign language on Austrian television, however, is still fairly limited.


Background: Applying to craniofacial surgery fellowship is a competitive process, and applicants may find it challenging to determine which programs are the best fit. We sought to evaluate the quality of information available on craniofacial surgery fellowship websites (CFWs), identify areas for improvement, and evaluate social media presence. Methods: Individual CFWs were identified from the ASCFS directory and Google search. Demographic information was collected from the ASCFS directory, and CFWs were evaluated for qualitative information. Social media presence was assessed by querying Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for official and active accounts. Results: Thirty-one programs were identified. While most ASCFS listings included addresses (93.6%) and program coordinator contact (87.1%), only half included program director contact. The majority of CFWs included a procedure list (71.0%), research opportunities (58.1%), current fellows (56.7%), and didactic schedules (71.0%). Few CFWs included case logs (16.1%), call schedule (22.6%), salary/benefits (25.8%), and alumni information (38.7%). Regarding social media presence, only 3 craniofacial fellowship programs were on Facebook (9.7%), 2 on Instagram (6.5%), and none on Twitter. In comparison, affiliated plastic surgery residencies were more active on Instagram (64.5%), Facebook (38.7%), and Twitter (25.8%). Conclusion: There are several potential areas for improvement of CFWs, including maintaining an updated ASCFS directory of CFWs. Programs may consider adding information about case logs, call schedule, and alumni career path. Creating comprehensive websites and increasing social media presence would provide a valuable source of information to potential applicants and serve as an effective tool for recruitment.


Future spatial network will be a large-scale wireless communication network with dynamic topology, where current routing protocols have been found unsuitable for use. Although CCSDS designed SCPS-NP protocol for spatial network several years ago, they could not definitely offer a point-to-point routing algorithm. To resolve the problem of SCPS-NP routing, this paper analyzed general networking specifications in detail, studied the flooding routing algorithm in SCPS-NP protocol. A novel routing algorithm, called "optimized mobile IP routing algorithm based on QOS", was proposed. To verify the correction of this algorithm, a practical simulation module about NS2 network was designed and simulation results of traditional mobile IP routing and improved SCPS-NP routing was provided. Through the simulation results comparison of different routing algorithms, optimized routing algorithm based on QOS (improved SCPS-NP routing) can achieve better network performance, so it can be served as an optional algorithm for SCPS-NP point-to-point routing and future spatial network.


Borderers′ trade is a common economic activity in border areas.This case study of borderers′ trade in Pinghe Township reveals that such trade can increase their incomes and promote the local development.More importantly,it can help strengthen both the national identity of the Chinese borderers and the contact between the borderers of the two countries,that is,it has the function of improving the political and economic relations between the two countries.


As data streams show the fast,unlimited and bursting characteristics,real-time intrusion detection in high-speed networks becomes a problem.A similarity search cluster-tree(SSC-tree) is designed to maintain the summary feature of data streams and a clustering algorithm based on the SSC-tree is proposed to detect intrusion in high-speed networks.In order to process high speed and bursting streams in time,chaining buffer,piggyback and local cluster mechanisms are used.The chaining buffer in SSC-tree is used to store temporary data stream objects which are piggybacked later to solve the problem that high-speed streams cannot be clustered in time when the bursting data streams arrive.Besides,in order to meet the arrival of high-speed stream,the algorithm introduces a local cluster mechanism,which is the process of pre-clustering to produce local micro-clusters before data stream objects are inserted in the SSC-tree.The experiment results show that the proposed algorithm has good applicability and high clustering accuracy in high-speed networks.It can detect the intrusion in high-speed networks effectively.


This paper studies the collaboration of agents and discusses in detail the role-based passing ball strategy and area-based passing ball strategy. These strategies have been applied to CSU_Yunlu soccer simulation team, which participated in the Chinese Robot Competition' 2003 and is awarded second prize.


ABSTRACT The various exceptional crystalline morphologies of tin oxide (SnO2) nanofibers were fabricated using conventional electrospinning and calcination process. Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) was used as polymer template and tin (IV) chloride (SnCl4·5H2O) was chosen as starting material for electrospun SnO2 nanofibers. The concentration of PVP was varied from 6%w/w to 12%w/w while the concentration of SnCl4·5H2O was kept constantly. The diameter of the as-spun SnO2 nanofiber was ranging from 154 to 464 nm. After calcination at 600°C for 3 h, the crystal structure can be identified to the tetragonal structure of SnO2 with various morphologies. The EDX analysis confirmed the existence of major elements and formation of SnO2 from starting precursor. SEM results revealed that low PVP concentration led to the formation of porous SnO2 nanofibers comprising long chain of SnO2 nanobeads. When the PVP concentration was reached to 12%w/w, the arrangement of crystalline of SnO2 became the cluster of SnO2 plates.


This book covers subjects under the following headings: New cooling mechanisms; Laser spectroscopy; Cavity Qed; Noise and coherence; Quantum size effects; Surface spectroscopy; Laser light sources; Trapped ion spectroscopy; and Fundamental measurements.


ABSTRACTKun Arti Fuadah. 2017. Translating Children Story Books at Arpusda Surakarta. English Diploma Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Sebelas Maret University.This internship report was written based on the internship program at Arpusda Surakarta, starting from 1 February to 31 March 2017. The objective of this internship report is to explain the activities and problems faced during the internship program at Arpusda Surakarta.The internship activities at Arpusda Surakarta were translating children story books from Indonesian into English and vice versa. There are three steps of translation process that the writer used in translating children story books, namely analysis, transferring, and restructuring.During translating children story books, there were three problems that the writer met. The problems were translating Indonesian phrases, determining the tenses, and translating unfamiliar phrases. The writer also gives the solutions to cope the problems. The solutions that the writer did were searching the editors outside Arpusda, looking for the translation of Indonesian phrases and unfamiliar phrases in dictionaries and internet, and asking for the editors to check and revise the translation results.


This article serves a two-fold purpose. On the one hand, it is asurvey about the classification of finite-dimensional pointed Hopf algebras with abelian coradical, whose final step is the computation of the liftings or deformations of graded Hopf algebras. On the other, we present a step-by-step guide to carry out the strategy developed to construct the liftings. As an example, we conclude the work with the classification of pointed Hopf algebras of Cartan type B2.


A method is proposed to generate solutions of Einstein's field equations for pure radiation fields from the vacuum. The method applies to all algebraically special diverging vacuum metrics, reducing the field equations to a single partial differential equation for one real function. This equation becomes linear if additional assumptions concerning the vacuum metric are made. Several classes of explicit solutions have been found.


Significance This study describes a unified theory explaining the rich ordering phenomena, each associated with a different symmetry breaking, that often accompany high-temperature superconductivity. The essence of this theory is an "antiferromagnetic interaction," the interaction that favors the development of magnetic order where the magnetic moments reverse direction from one crystal unit cell to the next. We apply this theory to explain the superconductivity, as well as all observed accompanying ordering phenomena in the copper-oxide superconductors, the iron-based superconductors, and the heavy fermion superconductors. Unconventional superconductivity (SC) is said to occur when Cooper pair formation is dominated by repulsive electron–electron interactions, so that the symmetry of the pair wave function is other than an isotropic s-wave. The strong, on-site, repulsive electron–electron interactions that are the proximate cause of such SC are more typically drivers of commensurate magnetism. Indeed, it is the suppression of commensurate antiferromagnetism (AF) that usually allows this type of unconventional superconductivity to emerge. Importantly, however, intervening between these AF and SC phases, intertwined electronic ordered phases (IP) of an unexpected nature are frequently discovered. For this reason, it has been extremely difficult to distinguish the microscopic essence of the correlated superconductivity from the often spectacular phenomenology of the IPs. Here we introduce a model conceptual framework within which to understand the relationship between AF electron–electron interactions, IPs, and correlated SC. We demonstrate its effectiveness in simultaneously explaining the consequences of AF interactions for the copper-based, iron-based, and heavy-fermion superconductors, as well as for their quite distinct IPs.


A non-metal mould for precise casting contains bauxite and high-temp. cement, and features simple preparing process, low cost, reusability, high quality of casting and no environmental pollution.


This paper introduces and details a Built-In Self-Test (BIST) approach designed for the embedded Block Random Access Memories (BRAMs) found within Xilinx Virtex-5 Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). The BIST is designed to test the BRAMs in all configurable modes of operation including single-port, dual-port, first-in first-out (FIFO), first-in first-out with error correcting code (FIFOECC), and error correcting code (ECC) modes. The BIST architecture and implementation in actual Virtex-5 FPGAs will be discussed along with fault detection and timing analysis data taken from those implementations.


One of the most difficult challenges faced by ground robots operating in the aftermath of a disaster is the presence of uneven and unstable terrains; in these environments traditional locomotive systems struggle. In this work, a Polyurethane foam depositing system is proposed to enable ground robots to overcome obstacles and navigate challenging substrates with relative ease. The proposed system is inexpensive, can be added onto existing platforms and enables autonomy via simple control systems. The final mechanical properties of the foam can be tuned in real-time and on board to adapt to different situational requirements. Four deposit foam types have been fully characterized, with volumetric expansion ratios ranging from $20 \times$ to $33 \times$, compressive strengths from $0.16 MPa$ to 2MPa and full expansion and set times below 6 minutes in all cases. To show that real-time operations are possible, the system has been implemented on a two-tracked rover which was then able to accurately control the amount of deposited foam to form structures such as single and multilayered ramps and blocks. Thanks to this, the vehicle was able to autonomously overcome large objects and chasms that would have otherwise prevented operation.


With the development of electronic government affairs,there are many problems in the electronic government affairs,such as repeated construction,Information Island,and standardization shortage,high operation and maintenance costs.Cloud model for electronic government affairs information construction and transformation can get rid of those restrict,realize cloud computing model of system framework and platform construction,and gradually realize data sharing,resource sharing and the standardization of the electronic government affairs from the physical plane,data level and application level of the system construction.


In this note, we consider the problem of designing linear sliding surfaces for multivariable uncertain systems with mismatched uncertainties in the state matrix. In terms of linear matrix inequalities, we give a new invariance condition guaranteeing the existence of a linear switching surface such that the reduced-order equivalent sliding mode dynamics restricted to the switching surface is not only stable but completely invariant to mismatched uncertainties. We also give an explicit formula of such linear switching surfaces, together with a design example.


The electric net in oilfield is branched. A method for diagnose short circuit malfunction of electric net in oilfield is presented. The sound signal is input to the circuit. The ratio of voltages in initial point and terminal is used to determine the branched position when short circuit malfunction happens in the electric net. Analysis on an example of circuit net shows that the ratio of voltages at initial point and the terminal is about 1.49290 under the conditions of different malfunctions of short circuit in the same branched electric net and different resistance in the short circuit. This system can locate the malfunction in single\|phase, double\|phase and three\|phase branched nets. It is also used to determine the distance online by measuring the amplitude and phase of port voltage when malfunction happens.


Abstract This research investigates the effects of compensation system on psychological contract and its impact on organizational commitment and employee performance. The researcher determines psychological contract as mediating variables. The total of 147 nurse who work at Private Hospital in Padang participated on this research. The findings indicate that compensation system has a direct and positive relationship with psychological contract, compensation system has a direct and positive relationship with organizational commitment, psychological contract has a direct and positive relationship with organizational commitment and organizational commitment has a positive relationship with employee performance. The results indicated that there is a not mediating role of psychological contract in the relationship with compensation system and organizational commitment. Key words: Compensation System, Psychological C