The purpose of this study were to investigate the changes in subjective condition and performance on periodization exercise training in elite softball athlete. Twenty healthy elite softball athlete participated inn the study they has been maintained the normal menstruation cycle of 25~38 days (The change every cycle was within six days). The periodization classified OFF term (2011. 12. 1 ~ 2012. 2. 14), PRE term (2012. 2. 15 ~ 2012. 4. 2), and IN term (2012. 4. 3 ~ 2012. 4. 29). Subjective physical (5), subjective psychological condition (4), POMS (6-65), subjective physiological condition (6), subjective medical condition (5), and softball-performance (11) were collected before and after OFF term, after PRE term, and after IN term. The following were the main results: First, at subjective physical condition, training achievement, conditioning achievement and physical motion were positively improved after OFF term than before OFF term, and maintained continuously up to IN term. Second, at subjective psychological condition, training satisfaction, recovery satisfaction and training will were positively improved after OFF term than before OFF term, and maintained continuously up to IN term. Third, at POMS, fatigue and confusion were positively improved after OFF term than before OFF term, and maintained continuous up to IN term. Also, tension was positively increased after OFF term than before OFF term. Fourth, at subjective physiological condition, sleep well, appetite and constipation were positively improved after OFF term than before OFF term, and maintained continuously up to IN term. Fifth, at subjective medical condition, muscle soreness was significantly higher after OFF term than before OFF term, and maintained continuously up to IN term. Also, presence and rate of injury were significantly higher after OFF term than before OFF term, Sixth, at softball performance, warming up condition, will before a game, physical motion during a game, hit condition during a game, hit achievement during a game, game satisfaction, game fatigue and objective assessment by coach and staff were positively improved after OFF term than before OFF term, and maintained continuously up to IN term. These results confirmed that condition would be closely relevance with physical, psychological, physiological and medical. It was suggested that change of condition can be evaluated through questionary at sporting environments.


The blood esterase isozyme spectrum of 85 Bombyx mori varieties in pupal stage was studied by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis(PAGE),and some varieties were analyzed by cluster analysis in this experiment.The results showed that the differences of zymogram among these species were significant and all the species could be unequivocally distinguished from each other.Thirteen isozyme bands were observed at the most,which could be divided into three regions,A,B and C.Based on the esterase isozyme spectrum,15 different silkworm varieties were categorized to three systems—China,Japan and Europe.


An array of magnetometers and Doppler sounders spanning L = 1.56–2.77 was used to examine perturbations in the daytime ionosphere driven by downgoing ULF waves. For frequencies away from the local field line resonance (FLR), the waves caused mostly vertical motions of the F‐region plasma with amplitude ∼0.03–0.06 Hz/nT, with a phase delay of 30° to 40° at the ground. At the local resonant frequency and harmonics the amplitude and phase delay increased markedly. We modeled this by considering an admixture of ULF wave modes and oblique magnetic field geometry, and using actual ionospheric parameters. The model results agree well with observations when the downgoing wave mode varies smoothly from pure fast mode away from the resonance to mostly transverse mode at resonance. These results provide new information on the interaction between downgoing ULF waves and the ionospheric plasma.


The optimum temperature and pH of xylanase reaction is 50 ℃ and 4~6. Xylanase is stable at pH 1~12. It is unstable when heated and only 165% of activity remained after 1 h at 60 ℃. Xylanase is inhibited by most metal ions, of which Cu2+ have a highest inhibition rate. When applied in feed fermentation and prebleaching of pulp, xylanase can decrease fiber in feed, improve paper properties and decrease pollution.


One of the Church's major problems was that she was without any bishops to coordinate the various communities and to direct the destiny of the Church. There was much individualism, dissension, and lack of orientation. The 141 communities were like 141 ancient Greek city-states in an American archipelago. Some churches were social clubs rather than religious communities. To be sure, each congregation usually had its own priest, but priests were expected to administer the sacraments and conduct funerals rather than to lead the congregation, which usually was under the control of a lay board of trustees. The priest, often ill-educated, has come to America for the same purpose as his parishioners, and he was frequently at the mercy of the community, especially the board of trustees, which had appointed him. It has been rightly observed that in Greek parishes until 1922 "congregationalism reigned supreme in an episcopal church." While undoubtelly many were concerned with the Church as the provider of spiritual and religious values, others were only traditionally Orthodox attending the Liturgy on Christmas 0; Easter Sunday, or religious services conducted for some of their friends a baptism, wedding, funeral, or memorial service. Church attendance was very poor. Nevertheless, it was due to zeal of certain dedicated laymen that most of the churches were established. For example, Holy Trinity Cathedral of New York, established in 1891, was the work of lay members of the Athena Society. They applied to the Holy Synod of Greece, which appointed Paisios Ferentinos the first priest of the New York cathedral. Services were held for several


The study investigates the changes of vocational competence development policy of Korean tourism employees from the perspective of governance. A close look at the tourism related laws, annual reports on tourism trend, and KTO documents show that the government's role in vocational competence development policy of tourism employees changed from a direct developer in 1960s-1970s, into a indirect promoter in 1980s-1990s, and into a coordinator in 2000s. The major institution for the vacational competence development also changed from KTO in 1960s-1970s, into private education institutes in 1980s-1990s, and into employer associations in 2000s. This study suggests that an appropriate government intervention and establishment of training system of employer associations are required to improve competencies of tourism employees.


The problem of repatriation of POWs after the WWI directly corresponds with peace treaties of international and judicial importance which regulated post-war events. The chaos after war was accompanied with POWs' «self»-repatriation. Thus, the purpose of the Treaty of Versailles was to establish control upon this process. In practice, the conditions of repatriation were influenced by national, political and economic reasons which caused POWs' retard, particularly in Germany. Ukrainian and Russian POWs were most affected by the decisions in international treaties due to the unstable political situation on their territories. Commissions and diplomatic delegations were responsible for them on national and international levels. Special Entente commission concerned with POWs in general. Its foundation was drafted in the Treaty of Versailles. Repatriation did not necessarily relate to all POWs who could become interned in this case.


This chapter considers why the search for a building from the Arab period in Malta has to overcome considerable 'intangible' obstacles, and examines the multilayered Hal Millieri site and its monuments for its Arab past. The presence of the Muslim faith in Malta seems to have been extinguished by the beginning of the fourteenth century. An important archaeological site which shows Arab influence on the islands is Tas-Silg, in which it has been suggested that evidence for a mosque in Malta is to be found. Archaeological excavations of the remains of the former church have been shown that it predates the final departure of Muslims from Malta, or their mass conversion to Christianity. The Hal Millieri church is an important element that further enriches the history of the development of these Islands: their civilization, society, and architecture. Keywords: Arab influence; Christianity; Hal Millieri church; Malta; mosque; Muslim faith; Tas-Silg


The properties, the application development situation and the tendencies of laser manufacturing technology are presented. And the opportunity and challenge of laser manufacturing technology in our nation is presented and which countermeasure should be adopted.


Statistical aspects of vegetation sampling and animal performance pattern analysis of vegetation data modelling production systems measuring botanical composition, sward structure, and population dynamics of grasslands evaluation of forage species and cultivars assessing rangeland condition and trends remote sensing measuring with parameters and mineral flows designing animal production studies and measuring animal performance sociological aspects. (Part contents)


The size dependence of electron energy levels of ZnSe quantum dots were studied by size selective photoluminescence excitation spectroscopy at low temperature. ZnSe quantum dots of different sizes were synthesized by a high temperature wet chemical route. Cubic zinc-blende crystallites with sizes ranging from 1.5to4.5nm showing only band edge luminescence were obtained. Four excited state transitions have been observed in photoluminescence excitation spectroscopy. This study establishes a connection between the electron energy levels of ZnSe quantum dots and their corresponding size. The experimentally observed excited states for ZnSe quantum dots have been analyzed on the basis of "effective mass approximation" calculations. The observed transitions for wide band gap ZnSe are compared with the well studied material, viz., CdSe. The present work enables one to gain further insight into the size dependence of the electronic structure of semiconductor quantum dots.


The strengthening and toughening mechanism of heat affected zone (HAZ) of a high property pressure vessel steel--610MPa grade high heat input welding steel with low susceptibility to welding crack was investigated in this paper by using welding thermal simulation technology. The results showed that the strength and toughness of HAZ under high heat input welding was decided by the content and appearance of acicular ferrite in the microstructures of HAZ,the more the content and the finer the appearance, the higher the strength and toughness. The existence of TiN particles in steel promoted the nucleation of acicular ferrite in HAZ. When the ratio of Ti/N in the steel approximated the ideal chemistry ratio 3.42, the acicular ferrite became finer, and it improved the strength and toughness of HAZ.


This paper presents a 9-bit, 20 MSample/s pipeline analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for NTSC video decoders. The sharing amplifier technique is employed to reduce the overall number of the amplifiers wherein dynamic comparators are adopted to reduce the power consumption. The proposed design is implemented by 0.35 μm CMOS technology. The post-layout simulation results show that the maximum power consumption is 45mW given a 3.3 V power supply, and the SFDR is 54 dB with a sinusoidal input at 5 MHz. The ADC occupies 2.75 mm on silicon


Abstract Models for the probability density distribution of 5-min global and beam irradiance are presented. These distributions are not unique functions of the hourly averages, but depend heavily also on the irradiance variability within the hour. This intrahour variability is inferred from the variability among three hourly averages: the hour in question, and the preceding and the succeeding hour. A large number of hourly irradiance averages implies smoothing of quite significant intrahour variations. A characteristic bimodal pattern is observed in these cases, with modes at high and low irradiances and with low probabilities near the hourly averages.


We have detected repeated soft gamma‐ray emission from a region centered on α=290° and γ=11° with an average error radius of ∼5°. The source has produced three intense outbursts that have triggered BATSE on June 19, July 8 and August 19, 1992, respectively. The emissions are very short (of the order 0.1 s) and their spectra are among the softest of all cosmic events detected by BATSE; they are consistent with a typical SGR spectrum with an upper energy cut off of ∼120 keV. Our results indicate that SGR 1900+14 has become active again.


For two decades the ECB Survey of Professional Forecasters (SPF) has been collecting point forecasts and probability distributions for euro area-wide HICP inflation, real GDP growth and the unemployment rate at different horizons. This article documents the evolution of the SPF through the changing economic landscape of the past twenty years, including the Great Moderation, with relatively high economic growth and stable inflation, the financial crisis and, more recently, a prolonged period of subdued inflationary pressures. Analyses show that the strong and persistent shocks in the past ten years have created challenges for the stability of the economic relationships and mean reversion tendencies on which forecasts tend to be based. They also suggest that in 2009 there was a lasting increase in forecasters' assessments of uncertainty across all variables and horizons. Learning from the SPF has remained a useful input for the ECB's economic analysis and monetary policy. JEL Classification: D84, E31, E37


With the deepening of research on water rights trading in China, the system of water rights market system has gradually been mature and improved continuously. With reference to the existing literature, this paper systematically sorted out the research progress of water rights trading patterns and models in China, and reviewed the literature on water rights trading. According to the research results, through more than 20 years of practical exploration of water rights trading, China has formed four main models of water rights trading: water entity trading model, water ticket system trading model, water-in-taking permit trading model and water bank trading model. Studies on water rights trading models mainly focused on two aspects: the price mechanism of water rights trading and cooperative game model research. How to consider both water quantity scarcity and water quality scarcity, explore China's water rights trading model according to local conditions, and build a practical water rights trading model that includes complex hydrological conditions and water resources utilization characteristics, etc., still needs to be further studied.


Occupational stress measurement of corporate customer care agent is needed to be done to increase the service quality that is being delivered to the customer. In this paper, researcher used Electroenchepalogram to measure Beta band and then calculated Relative Power Ratio to find the level of occupational stress. The result of this research states that there is an upturn of stress level in the end of the shift compared to the beginning of the shift.


The third generation NetPRL CiNIC co-processor cards were fabricated and partially assembled during Summer 2005. Unfortunately the prototype network processing hardware was incomplete, untested, and could not yet be used by NetPRL project teams as a firmware and software development platform. This project endeavored to prepare the latest CiNIC for use in advancing iNIC related research at Cal Poly. The project began with the assembly and modifications necessary to complete the co-processor card. During assembly several manufacturability design issues were corrected or workarounds developed. Preliminary hardware verification testing was also conducted from continuity checks, power and smoke test, and hardware programming demonstration. The latest CiNIC prototype design is partially functional but many features are not yet proven and require additional testing. Acknowledgments and Special Thanks I would like to thank the Cal Poly NetPRL faculty members: Dr. Hugh Smith, Dr. Jianbiao Pan, Dr. Phillip Nico, Dr. Albert Liddicoat, and Dr. James Harris. I am appreciative of their trust and support in allowing me to work with this hardware project and for their guidance and suggestions along the way. Special thanks to Dr. Pan for his assistance with the assembly processes and resources for post-assembly rework, Dr. Smith for overseeing this project and maintaining an interest in all the steps taken, and Dr. Liddicoat for expert technical help. Cain McDonald provided essential assistance in learning about the CiNIC architecture during the first quarter of this project and went out of his way to help with assembly. Thanks to my partner Henry Hu for the many hours spent assembling, testing, and researching to see this project through to the finish. And finally thanks to Matt Bates, Michael and Brian Bessette, and the other current NetPRL project students for listening to the issues we faced and offering your ideas. Finally, Solectron Technical Center for donated time and experience on X-ray imaging and ball grid array package replacement.


ABSTRACTA novel computer-delivered training task was given to children (grades 1 and 3) and adults to observe their differences in content-general knowledge while equating content-specific knowledge. The training task taught subjects over a period of trials and days the names of eight fantasy creatures that regularly differed on four attributes. Group differences were found on the number of trials needed to reach criterion. First graders differed from adults on a due task based on the creatures' names and attributes. Each group equalled or bettered their score on the clue task 2 weeks later. Children's performance on the clue task was correlated more strongly than adults' performance with multiple accesses of domain knowledge during the learning task. These results suggest that young children are more dependent on multiple accesses of domain knowledge than are older children or adults.


H.264 suggests applying a 2-D 6-tap wiener filter to realize the interpolation for half-pixel positions, followed by a bilinear interpolation to get the data of quarter-pixels precision. This method is comparatively simpler; however, it only considers the affection of 4-connection neighborhood ignoring the influence that comes from the changing rate between respective neighborhoods. As a result, it has the characteristics of a Low-pass filter under the risk of losing high-frequency weights. The Cubic interpolation uses the gray-values within the larger regions of points to be sampled for interpolation. Nevertheless, the cubic interpolation is more complicated and computational. We give a deep analysis on the features while applying both bilinear and cubic interpolation in H.264 presenting a proper selection of interpolation algorithm with respect to specific distribution of gray-value in a certain grand block. The experiments point out that load far motion searching and interpolation are reduced when promoting the precision of interpolation simultaneously.


India is large automobile market and its energy demand is increasing year by year. Most of energy demand of transportation sector in India is fulfil by crude oil. But continuously increasing demand of crude oil is issue for Indian economy because of its import dependency and higher crude oil price. Due to large number of automobiles and it's continuously increasing demand impact on Indian economy. Automobile emission by use of conventional fuels (petrol & diesel) is another concern. As reduction of green house gases & other emissions from automobiles and reduce import dependency, maximum use of alternatives fuel in automobiles is better option. There are several of alternative fuels are available for their use for automobiles such as methanol, ethanol, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG), hydrogen, bio-fuels, electricity (battery), fuel cells etc. The alternative fuels not only reduce automotive emissions but also reduce import dependency thus it protect energy security as well as. This paper focuses on recent alternatives fuels scenario in India, use and advantages of alternative fuels in automobiles.


This paper mainly discusses the inverse kinematics of dual free flying space manipulator,and the Jacobian matrix for space manipulator is derived by fully Cartesian coordinates, a control method for space manipulator based on the resolved motion rate control concept is proposed. Finally, the computer simulation verifies the effectiveness of the algorithm.


It is well-known that plug-in statistical estimation of optimal transport suffers from the curse of dimensionality. Despite recent efforts to improve the rate of estimation with the smoothness of the problem, the computational complexity of these recently proposed methods still degrades exponentially with the dimension. In this paper, thanks to an infinite-dimensional sum-of-squares representation, we derive a statistical estimator of smooth optimal transport which achieves a precision $\varepsilon$ from $\tilde{O}(\varepsilon^{-2})$ independent and identically distributed samples from the distributions, for a computational cost of $\tilde{O}(\varepsilon^{-4})$ when the smoothness increases, hence yielding dimension-free statistical and computational rates, with potentially exponentially dimension-dependent constants.


Activation energies for the intermixing reaction of textured metal-metal multilayer thin films have been determined using X-ray diffraction analysis. Kinetic data were collected utilizing an area detector so as to reduce intensity bias from changes in out-of-plane texture during the intermixing reaction. Activation energies for Al/Pt, Ni/Ti, and Co/Al metal-metal multilayer thin films have been determined as 95.4(2) kJ/mol, 201(13) kJ/mol, and 247(19) kJ/mol, respectively.


BACKGROUND: Beta Thalassemia is the commonest genetic disorder worldwide. It is one of thetypes of hemoglobinopathies which results from either deficient synthesis or complete loss of one of theBeta chains of hemoglobin. Children with Thalassemia major or minor might have defective genes intheir parents. Consanguineous marriages are important risk factors in transmission of thalassemia fromparents to their children. So avoidance of cousin marriages can prevent thalassemia in children.Premarital counseling with couples having thalassemia trait can be an important step in prevention ofthalassemia. Pre-marriage chromosomal studies can be useful in prevention of thalassemia.OBJECTIVE: The main objective of the study is to establish an association of cousin marriages withthalassemia major in the Pathan community of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.CONCLUSION: Thalassemia is the commonest genetic disorder in the world. It is more prevalent inthose families where cousin marriages are frequent. The same is situation in the province of KPK whereprevalence of cousin marriages is more than 55 %.RESULTS: Total 180 cases and controls were analyzed with 1:1 ratio. Out of the total 109 (60%) weremale children while 71 (40%) were female children. Father literacy rate was 54% and mother literacyrate was 18%. 66% parents of the cases were knowledgeable about the disease. Association of cousinmarriages with thalassemia major was significant with an odds ratio of 2.25 (Cl 95%, P value 0.05).Rest of the variables had no significant association with thalassemia major.Key words: Thalassemia, Consanguineous Marriages


We present a system capable of reinforcement learning (RL) based on the Bayesian confidence propagating neural network (BCPNN). The system is called BCPNNRL and its architecture is somewhat motivat ...


BUSCAGLIA, L. A. Development of a portable impedance spectrometer. 2022. 90 p. Dissertation (Master in Science) Instituto de Física de São Carlos (IFSC), Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Carlos SP Brazil, 2022. Electrical impedance spectroscopy has been used extensively for sensing and biosensing due to the multiple electrical properties that can be interrogated through varying the frequency of the electrical excitation. An impedance spectroscopy system comprises three main units: signal processing, sensing and data analysis. This Masters Dissertation starts with a detailed revision of these units. We elaborate upon the methods to fabricate sensing units, including the choice of nanomaterials and biomolecules in controlled molecular architectures. Using arrays of sensing units, as electronic tongues, generates large amounts of data that require the use of data analysis methods, which we also revise and include examples of information visualization and machine learning techniques. The main focus of the revision, however, is on the signal processing unit, responsible for generating the excitation signal and performing the impedance readout. This focus is due to the high cost of the impedance spectrometers available in the market, which hampers integration of biosensing systems to be used in the field. A detailed description is given of the methods to develop a portable, fully integrated low-cost impedance analyzer that offers wide impedance magnitude, signal amplitude and frequency ranges. The device referred to as Simple-Z includes the integrated circuit AD5933 and peripheral circuits that allow for fine output amplitude regulation, flexible response amplification, sampling rate control, automatic calibration and external communication. We were able to fabricate a few units of Simple-Z with reproducible results, develop a graphical user interface and apply it successfully in sensing and biosensing, including for SARS-CoV-2 detection. The validity of Simple-Z was confirmed by comparing its results in some of the applications with those obtained with benchtop commercial impedance analyzers. Simple-Z can now be deployed in point-of-care diagnosis systems. Furthermore, owing to its low cost it can be fabricated with mass production to also be used in teaching labs for training students in electrical impedance spectroscopy.


E-commerce is growing for several reasons. Despite many advantages there is a dilemma for internet vendors: mistrust. Confidence is an essential requirement for social behavior. Unfortunately uncertainty is particularly large in e-commerce. So firms have to be aware of the necessity and possibilities of building consumer confidence. Many countries recognized the challenge and have founded institutions to promote trust in e-commerce and foster the creation of e-commerce codes of conduct. This paper mentions some of these programs and gives suggestions on how e-business firms can promote their trustability.


Red wines and model solutions containing grape seed phenols were assessed for perceived astringency, bitterness and sourness by a panel of trained assessors using time-intensity (T-I) methodology. The effect of lactic and malic acid on perception of these attributes was evaluated at two pH values, by adding different amounts of acids. Maximum intensity (I max ) and total duration (T tot ) of astringency increased with decreasing pH in model solutions and red wine, but no differences were found between malic and lactic acid on perception of astringency. The pH and the acid type did not affect any of the bitterness T-I parameters. However, sourness showed an increase in I max and T tot with decreasing pH.


This paper describes the work started during the April 2019 Coding Week. The goal was to write a Python module to perform dedicated TELEMAC-MASCARET post-treatments using NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib. The aim was to have a fully documented, validated and easy to use toolkit. Also it should make it possible for users to easily add their own modifications to the plots. The documentation was done using Jupyter notebooks which serve as documentation, validation and examples. The module can process to 2D/1D extractions from a 3D/2D mesh file, extraction from a TELEMAC listing, extraction from a shape file, plot of vectors and streamlines, plot with masked dry zones, plot over a background image (that can be extracted from a WMS flux), post-treatment for MASCARET files, spectrum specific plots, computation of fluxes, volumes, wet sections and statistics calculation, interpolation on a regular grid.


Lewak topo ceremony is a traditional ritual of Lamaholot an ethnic group in Adonara Island, East Florest regency. This ritual is performed in sacred ambience, either in its speech or supporting objects. This ritual is headed by molan 'traditional shaman' that is believed have pure personality. Ritual lewak topo consists of some steps. Each of them is espoused by ritual speech which contains symbolyc meaning. Symbolic meaning means the world view of Lamaholot people. Behind the meaning, it implies cultural values taken to be a way of behaving that is oriented in making harmonious relation in social and religious dimension.


Non‐Technical Summary  Elevated systemic haematocrit (Hct) increases cardiovascular risk, such as stroke and myocardial infarction. One possible pathophysiological mechanism could be a disturbance of the blood–endothelium interface. It has been shown that blood interacts with the endothelial surface via a gel‐like layer (the 'glycocalyx', or 'endothelial surface layer'– ESL) that modulates various biological processes, including inflammation, permeability and atherosclerosis. However, the consequences of an elevated Hct on the functional properties of this interface are incompletely understood. In a transgenic mouse (tg6) model exhibiting systemic Hct levels of about 0.85 the glycocalyx/ESL was nearly abolished. The corresponding increase in vessel diameter had only minor effects on peripheral flow resistance. This suggests that the pathological effects of elevated Hct may relate more strongly to the biological corollaries of a reduced ESL thickness and alterations of the blood–endothelium interface than to an increased flow resistance.


The paper deals with an experimental investigation of design parameters for nondisplacement pile in sand. The study was envisaged to find out the influence of stress level on the parameters like Nq, δ, Kstan δ, etc. by performing laboratory tests on a steel pile buried in sand bed. In one set, the sand bed was subjected to controlled vertical stress, and in another set, controlled horizontal stress was applied. Density of sand was varied, and different stresses were applied to evaluate point bearing, shaft friction, and total capacities. The parameters required to predict the axial capacity of pile have been found to vary with stress applied on the sand bed. However, at higher stress range, the values have shown tendency to attain constant magnitude. The parameters at higher stress range have been found to tally more or less with those used in general engineering practice. A factor, friction ratio, which is generally used in interpreting static cone penetration test data, has been found to be about 2%.


Objective. This study was undertaken to describe the sonographic features of polypoid adenomyomas of the uterus and to determine the diagnostic role of sonohysterography and color Doppler sonography in the evaluation of these lesions. Methods. The sonographic findings for 46 histologically proved cases of polypoid adenomyomas of the uterus, accumulated over 10 years, were reviewed retrospectively. The pathologic diagnoses included typical polypoid adenomyoma (n = 36), atypical polypoid adenomyoma (n = 7), and low‐grade adenosarcoma arising in polypoid adenomyoma (n = 3). Results. Of 46 total uterine tumors, 31 were in the corpus, 12 were in the fundus, and 3 were in the isthmus. The mean tumor size was 3.5 cm (range, 0.5–9 cm). The tumors were polypoid in 30 cases, pedunculated in 11 cases, and sessile in the remaining 5 cases. Of the pedunculated tumors, 5 protruded into the endocervical canal and 2 had prolapsed into the vagina. Three distinct sonographic patterns were identified with respect to the presence of cystic areas: a solid mass (pattern 1) in 12 cases, a solid mass with cystic areas (pattern 2) in 32 cases, and a predominantly cystic mass (pattern 3) in 2 cases. The characteristic sonographic features of polypoid adenomyomas included heterogeneous or homogeneous isoechogenicity relative to the myometrium, a smooth surface, a poorly defined margin with the underlying myometrium, hemorrhagic foci, posterior shadowing, a single vascular pedicle entering the mass, and associated adenomyosis in the myometrium. Conclusions. Knowledge of the sonographic appearance of polypoid adenomyomas may facilitate diagnosis and may help distinguish these tumors from other polypoid uterine tumors.


The main objective of this study is to approach the experience of these mothers in our Moroccan context by focusing on the analysis of the socio-cultural impact. The secondary objective is to determine the risk factors associated with feelings of psychological difficulties. This study was conducted at the Souissi Maternity Hospital in Rabat over the six months. We chose to conduct a survey of Moroccan women who gave birth to premature alive. Preterm birth was defined as any birth prior to 37 weeks of amenorrhea (SA). This is a prospective, descriptive and analytical study. 100 parturients were included in our study. The collection of information has been on the second day of delivery. Two In multivariate analysis and after adjusting for factors studied, only the presence of pathological factors obstetrical history and the place of the child in the parental project are significant and therefore correlated with average or intense psychological difficulty. We have indeed found that prematurity inscribed the child and his mother in a difficult context. This would affect preterm rupture of the mother / child bond. After that other questions have emerged. Given that self-efficacy is rooted in the failures and successes encountered previously, it would have been interesting to consider primiparity of the mother, and the support of the father at birth and after, when returning home because it would play a leading role and would have a positive impact on the mother's psyche.


We are proposing a novel framework that ameliorates locality-aware parallel programming models, by defining hierarchical data locality model extension. We also propose a hierarchical thread partitioning algorithm. This algorithm synthesizes hierarchical thread placement layouts that targets minimizing the program's overall communication costs. We demonstrated the effectiveness of our approach using NAS Parallel Benchmarks implemented in Unified Parallel C (UPC) language using a modified Berkeley UPC Compiler and runtime system. We demonstrated an up to 85% improvement in performance by applying the placement layout suggested by our algorithm.


On October 28th 1938 Japanese troops entered north eastern Hankou and the following day 26 vessels of the Japanese army arrived in the city. The Japanese immediately requisitioned all rickshaws and coolies with the result that cheap and convenient transportation around the city disappeared overnight. Bishop Gilman resorted to using a Cathedral tea trolley to transport reserve supplies to the American Church Mission Hospital. Sentried barriers were erected [to demarcate military and civilian areas cutting off direct access to many parts of the city] and Consuls issued identity cards to all third party nationals. Thus began a nightmare period of confusion, fear and logistical difficulty that created unexpected religious and personal opportunity for the medical missionaries in Hankou.


Swertia minor (Griseb.) Knobl. (Gentianaceae) is an endemic, endangered and unexploited medicinal plant found in the regions of the Nilgiris. The present study was designed to evaluate the antidiabetic and hypolipidaemic effect of methanolic extract of Swertia minor in normal and Alloxan induced diabetic rats. After the treatment, a significant reduction was observed in fasting plasma glucose levels, Urea, Creatinine in the diabetic rats. MESM treated rats were showed that considerable depletion of serum total cholesterol, triglycerides, TC/LDL-C and increase in HDL cholesterol. The results were represented as the mean ± SD and the statistical significance was set up at p<0.05 shows that the MESM possess hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic properties.


The invention discloses a vibration assistant polishing module which comprises a polishing disk, a workpiece carrier tray, a linear guide way mechanism, a linkage, a motor and an adjustable eccentricity mechanism. The linear guide way mechanism includes a slide rail, a guide seat and a guide rod. The slide rail is pivotally coupled to the workpiece carrier tray and engaged in guide seat. The guide rod is disposed on the guide seat. The linkage is pivotally coupled to the slide rail. The adjustable eccentricity mechanism comprises a base which is connected with a power shaft of the motor, and the base is coupled to the linkage via a pivot shaft which is eccentrically disposed to the power shaft. The power shaft drives the base to rotate so as to bring along the linkage to swing eccentrically, and the slide rail moves linearly according to the limitation from guide seat, and a horizontal radial vibration and low frequency vibration is generated on the workpiece carrier tray, so the low frequency vibration is generated on the surface where the workpiece which is touched with the polishing disk.


This paper proposes an analytical method, which is based on the coenergy method for characterization of synchronous reluctance machines (SynRMs), used in electric vehicle (EV) applications. The torque–angle curves of a SynRM, which is designed and prototyped for traction applications, are estimated using the proposed analytical model. These curves that are obtained for various currents at different load angles provide the required information that can lead to an optimized operation of the machine and a better performance of the EV. The electromagnetic torque profile is also calculated using the Maxwell Stress Tensor and compared with results obtained from a finite-element analysis (FEA). This model provides preliminary information about the machine's characteristic, and can also be used as a tool to obtain initial design parameters. The results of the analytical model are then compared with the FEA results and experimental results. The comparison shows an acceptable agreement, which validates the accuracy of the method as a modeling and design tool.


OBJECTIVE To enhance the rational drug use of intravenous antineoplastic agents.METHODSRetrospective statistical analysis of irrational drug use of antineoplastic agents, detected by pharmacists during prescription check in Center for Pharmacy Intravenous Admixture Services (PIVAS), were conducted. RESULTSThe main problems were as follows: selection of irrational dilution solution (about 51%), incorrect implementation of doctors′ orders by nurses (about 18%), inappropriate medication route (about 15%), absence of pharmacoeconomic considerations (about 9%) and irrational dosage regimens (about 7%). The modification rate of irrational prescriptions reached more than 98% after clinical interventions by pharmacist. CONCLUSIONPharmacists in PIVAS can play pivotal roles in rational use of intravenous antineoplastic agents. It is essential to further improve the ability of pharmacist in prescription check, conduct medication education to nurses, establish guidelines for rational drug use and strengthen communications among medical staff.


The paper shows that one of the main problems of the natural resources sector is a manifest injustice withdrawal of rent income. We consider that there are different approaches to the removal of mining rents which have their advantages and disadvantages.


Introduction: This study evaluated the cross section, resistance to bending and buckling of Reciproc and WaveOne instruments. Methods: Reciproc R25 (VDW, Munich, Germany) and WaveOne Primary (Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland) instruments, all of them 25-mm long, with D0 diameter of 0.25 mm and taper of 0.08 mm/mm along the first 3 mm from the tip, had their cross section analysed and were subjected to bending and buckling resistance tests. The data from both tests were analysed using the Student t test. Results: A statistically significant difference was observed between the maximum load to bend Reciproc 25 and WaveOne Primary instruments (P 0.05). Conclusions: Both instruments exhibited similar behaviour in terms of buckling resistance. However, Reciproc R25 was more flexible, which is an important instrument property for the shaping of narrow and curved root canals.


In this paper, a new approach for image enhancement of gray-level images using gravitational search algorithm and particle swarm optimization (PSO) is represented. The equation for the updates of velocity and position of particles in PSO is modified. For that, the values of two variables, iteration IT and α are evaluated through a newly developed Fuzzy Inference System. In PSO, each iteration updated the velocity of the particle, the velocity is dependent on the acceleration of the particle, which in turn is dependent on force applied, this force is optimized using Newton's law of gravity and motion. This makes the convergence of the PSO to yield better result as compared to the classical PSO, when applied for the enhancement of the images. The intensity component is enhanced using the unsharp masking technique. A new contrast gain is defined for amplification of the unsharp mask to produce the enhanced image. The saturation component is enhanced using the power-law transformation. A new objective function comprising entropy, image exposure, histogram flatness and histogram spread is introduced and optimized using PSO to learn the parameters used for the enhancement of a given image. The proposed approach is evaluated using different test images. Different performance measures are used for the quantitative analysis of the proposed approach.


It deeply discusses construction project management in building project,provides two levels of construction project management,those are thinking method and technology method,gets description from aspect of organization mechanism management,quality management,cost management,safety production and civilization construction management,and accumulates project construction management experiences.


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Looks at changes to value added tax during the 12‐month period up to 1 March 1995 and investigates five specific categories within this framework, particularly with reference to the Customs and Excise involvement.


DNA extraction and polymerase chain reaction are molecular biology techniques widely used in research, diagnostics and biotechnology industry. In this work, we report a practical course designed for undergraduate students of health, biological sciences and biotechnology areas. The course is five days long and emphasizes basic procedures in practical activities. The students were challenged to use three different protocols for DNA isolation (one using commercial silica column and two, in-house) using no lab animals but themselves. They evaluated the DNA yield, and potential amplification of the extracted DNA by PCR using their own cells genetic material. Students were stimulated to adopt a critical view during the course to develop skills including critical analysis of primary results and possible errors, scientific report writing and a problem solving profile.


The 2.4 Å crystal structure of the Escherichia coli aspartyl‐tRNA synthetase (AspRS)–tRNAAsp–aspartyl‐adenylate complex shows the two substrates poised for the transfer of the aspartic acid moiety from the adenylate to the 3′‐hydroxyl of the terminal adenosine of the tRNA. A general molecular mechanism is proposed for the second step of the aspartylation reaction that accounts for the observed conformational changes, notably in the active site pocket. The stabilization of the transition state is mediated essentially by two amino acids: the class II invariant arginine of motif 2 and the eubacterial‐specific Gln231, which in eukaryotes and archaea is replaced by a structurally non‐homologous serine. Two archetypal RNA–protein modes of interactions are observed: the anticodon stem–loop, including the wobble base Q, binds to the N‐terminal β‐barrel domain through direct protein–RNA interactions, while the binding of the acceptor stem involves both direct and water‐mediated hydrogen bonds in an original recognition scheme.


Diarrhea remains an important cause of illness and death of young beef calves. The economic effects of calf scours can be profound. Some beef cattle herds annually experience death rates of 5 to 10 percent or greater, sometimes with up to 100 percent of calves being ill. Economic costs to the disease include loss of performance, mortality, and the expense of medication and labor to treat sick calves. In addition, herd owners and their employees often become disheartened after investing long hours to treat scouring calves during an already exhausting calving season.


Objective To study the effects of adenosine on proliferation of neural stem cells in vitro. Methods Primary neural stem cells(NSCs) from newborn mice were cultured,neurospheres were observed,and immunocytochemical staining of characteristic protein and BrdU labeling were performed to identify NSCs and their proliferative properties.Adenosines with 0.4,2.0,10.0 μmol·L-1 were respectively added to the cultured NSCs,and at the same time,a vehicle control and positive control were set up.The morphology of NSCs was observed with the convert phase microscope,the neurosphere numbers were counted,and NSCs viability was determined with MTT assay in order to analyze the proliferation of NSCs by adenosine in vitro. Results A great deal of neurospheres were formed in cultured cells,the characteristic protein of NSCs and BrdU labeling were positive, which suggesting that the cultured cells were NSCs,and had the potential of self-renewal and self-proliferation.The number of neurosphere and the A values of 2.0 μmol·L-1 and 10.0 μmol·L-1 adenosine treated group,respectively were significantly higher than those of the vehicle control group. Conclusion Adenosine shows effects of promoting the proliferation of neural stem cells.


In the current study, attempts were made to compare the effects of teacher's recast and direct feedback on EFL learners' pronunciation. To this end, forty female students were systematically selected from a population of 200 EFL learners. They were third graders in two Junior High Schools in Lalejin, Hamadan, Iran. The participants were randomly assigned into two equal experimental groups. Then a researcher-made pre-test was administered to the groups. Based on "English 900" book series and "Drills and Exercises in English Pronunciation" by Macmillan (1976, 1973), aspects of pronunciation were taught to both groups. One of the groups was given feedback via recast, while the other group received direct feedback. After the treatment, a researcher-made post-test was administered to the groups. Finally, the data collected were analyzed running MannWhitney U Test. The results showed that recast had a significant effect on the students' scores. Therefore, the group who had received recast outperformed the group who had received the direct feedback.


In this work we study the phenomenon of increasing stability in the inverse boundary value problem for the Schr\"odinger equation. This problem was previously considered by Isakov in which he discussed the phenomenon in different ranges of the wave number (or energy). The main contribution of this work is to provide a unified and easier approach to the same problem based on the complex geometrical optics solutions.


We show how the steady-state distribution and the mean squared error of a delta modulator with an ideal integrator can be computed exactly when the input signal to the modulator is a stationary Gaussian process with a rational power spectral density. Curves are presented for the mean squared error as a function of the quantizer step size and the sampling interval for several different input spectra. The mathematical development makes use of the Markov properties of the system and involves series ex-expansions in n-dimensional Hermite functions. The key integral equation is generalized to treat the case of a realizable filter in the feedback path, but an analytic method of solving this equation has not been found.


Many real-world problems are subject to uncertainty, and often solutions should not only be good, but also robust against environmental disturbances or deviations from the decision variables. While most papers dealing with robustness aim at finding solutions with a high expected performance given a distribution of the uncertainty, we examine the trade-off between the allowed deviations from the decision variables (tolerance level), and the worst case performance given the allowed deviations. In this research work, we suggest two multi-objective evolutionary algorithms to compute the available trade-offs between allowed tolerance level and worst-case quality of the solutions, and the tolerance level is defined as robustness which could also be the variations from parameters. Both algorithms are 2-level nested algorithms. While the first algorithm is point-based in the sense that the lower level computes a point of worst case for each upper level solution, the second algorithm is envelope-based, in the sense that the lower level computes a whole trade-off curve between worst-case fitness and tolerance level for each upper level solution.

Our problem can be considered as a special case of bi-level optimisation, which is computationally expensive, because each upper level solution is evaluated by calling a lower level optimiser. We propose and compare several strategies to improve the efficiency of both algorithms. Later, we also suggest surrogate-assisted algorithms to accelerate both algorithms.


Autonomous formation flight is a mechanism for achieving a pre-specified formation between a group of unmanned aerial vehicles. This paper presents an approach to autonomous formation flight in a leader-follower configuration using an adaptive output feedback control technique. Using measurements of the line-of-sight range and angles, an adaptive guidance law is formulated for the follower that generates velocity commands so that the follower maintains a prescribed range from the leader in the presence of leader maneuvers. A method to integrate the guidance system with the adaptive trajectory following autopilot controller of the Georgia Tech helicopter UAV is also studied. The overall architecture for autonomous formation flight is evaluated using software-in-theloop simulations. Simulation results show that the proposed adaptive formation controller for helicopter UAVs maintains good range tracking performance in the presence of leader maneuvers. I. Introduction Formation control of multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has attracted significant attention from the UAV research community. The objective of formation control is to obtain a group of autonomous agents to move together in a desired formation and accomplish desired tasks such as reconnaissance, surveillance and precision strike. To complete such tasks without human intervention and in the presence of large external disturbances or flight critical failure, one of the problems of particular interest to researchers has been the automatic control of a group of UAVs flying in close formation. Most of the research done in the recent past has focused on the coordination and station-keeping of multiple UAVs so as to maintain the relative separation and orientations between the UAVs in the formation and to track desired flight trajectories. In most autonomous formation flight (AFF) designs, communications between UAVs in formation is required. In general, information about a vehicle in formation is broadcast to the entire group or only to the adjacent vehicles in close proximity. Recently, many dierent approaches to communication for formation control are introduced. If an active communication


Objective:To investigate the importance of formulating bedside photography satandards.Methods:Four group of data collected before and after announcing the standard for taking a X-ray bedside photography were selected.1:The proportion of inpatients had be taken a X-ray bedside photography.2:The positive rate of diagnosis about the image got by X-ray bedside photography.3:The number of the cases failed to be diagnosed by X-ray bedside photography.4:The times of medical dispute throughout the examination.Results:The proportion of inpatients whom had be taken a X-ray bedside photography had been reduced.The positive rate of diagnosis about the image got by bedside-photography had been up to standard and the quality of image had be improved.the times of medical dispute throughout the examination had been reduced.Conclusion:The standard for taking a X-ray bedside photography can effectively limit the scope of bedside photography and make the progress up to standard,then make the examination more rationalization and more standardization.


Die Arbeiter‐Illustrierte‐Zeitung [Worker's Illustrated Magazine] (known as the AIZ) is widely recognized as a highly successful and politically radical alternative to interwar Germany's mainstream illustrated press. Far less acknowledged, however, is the extent to which the magazine's famously persuasive use of photography arose from deep misgivings about the medium's accuracy. This article will take a fresh look at the AIZ's astonishing alchemy of image and text and suggest that this formula, meant to expose the unseen, arose not in an outright enthusiasm for photography but from an institutionalized German communism that strongly distrusted images.


The presence, nature, and extent of aquifer contamination by nitrates and other inorganic chemicals is of great concern in major portions of the United States. Existing geophysical logging and sampling methods are all very helpful in delineating aquifer contamination; however, it is essential that the contaminant be measured directly at the face of the aquifer to fully understand the extend of the inorganic contamination. As a result, a unique method has been developed which will detect nitrates and other inorganic chemicals in situ as a continuous measurement of contamination vs. vertical depth. In particular, this paper is case history study of the use and results of Nitrate and Fluoride Logging Probes. Using time-proven laboratory methods for measuring specific ions and incorporating unique methods and procedures, downhole analysis is now available. This analysis offers invaluable assistance in detecting nitrate and fluoride contamination in existing wells and defines zones to be bypassed when replacement wells are drilled. The authors present numerous graphs, pictures, and actual field logs of contaminated aquifers. Because this is an entirely new logging method, additional logging devices are used concurrently with the ion selective probes to provide for a more thorough interpretation of the results. They give severalmore » recommendations to ensure that future uses of this methodology are appropriate and reliable with emphasis on procedures and interpretation. Finally, the authors present the advantages and disadvantages of methodology.« less


The authors describe the atomic layer deposition (ALD) of titanium oxysulfide films (TiO2−xSx). A new ALD chemistry of tetrakis(dimethylamido)titanium and hydrogen sulfide is proposed for fabricating amorphous titanium sulfide layers. They found that the resulting films subsequently underwent oxidation upon reactions under the ambient condition, resulting in TiO2−xSx. The resultant structures were analyzed by using x-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, indicative of the formation of TiO2−xSx. A combined study of Hall effect measurements and Mott–Schottky analysis showed n-type semiconductor behaviors possessing a good conductivity. Optical properties testify that the present system has a moderate bandgap in between the related binary end compounds such as TiS2 and TiO2.The authors describe the atomic layer deposition (ALD) of titanium oxysulfide films (TiO2−xSx). A new ALD chemistry of tetrakis(dimethylamido)titanium and hydrogen sulfide is proposed for fabricating amorphous titanium sulfide layers. They found that the resulting films subsequently underwent oxidation upon reactions under the ambient condition, resulting in TiO2−xSx. The resultant structures were analyzed by using x-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, indicative of the formation of TiO2−xSx. A combined study of Hall effect measurements and Mott–Schottky analysis showed n-type semiconductor behaviors possessing a good conductivity. Optical properties testify that the present system has a moderate bandgap in between the related binary end compounds such as TiS2 and TiO2.


In response to your invitation to comment, and as a preparer of accounts under International Financial Reporting Standards, I am pleased to attach our comments on the above mentioned Exposure Draft (ED). We agree that IFRS revenue recognition requirements need to be reviewed and support the objective of convergence in this area. From this viewpoint, we welcome the publication of this ED. Our detailed replies to the questions in the ED are given below. In these replies, we have not considered the specific accounting issues posed by long term contracts because we have no relevant experience in that industry sector. We believe the boards should consult carefully through their Outreach programme on the application of the ED proposals to that sector.


Quality human resources are human resources who have good knowledge, abilities, skills and attitudes at work. Entrepreneurs are human resources who are directly involved in carrying out their business activities. To create that, entrepreneurs need to get education, training and pay attention to their local culture so they can improve their performance in maintaining and developing their business. This is of course in line with the current phenomenon, where many businesses are bankrupt, closed, out of business in the current era of the Covid 19 pandemic, including in Minahasa Regency, where there are ± 250 young entrepreneurs involved in various different types of businesses affected by the outbreak. The purpose of this research is to analyze and study and develop a variable and instrument that is able to identify what influences the performance of young entrepreneurs in Minahasa Regency. The stages of the method used in the approach and achievement of this research are observation, identifying samples in this case respondents (entrepreneurs) in Minahasa Regency, using survey methods, distributing questionnaires and providing open-ended questions to get accurate results, then processing data and evaluate the results obtained for seminars and publication. After the results are obtained, the results of this study will make a positive contribution to all stakeholders (Academition, Businessman, Government)


By resorting to literary value and aesthetics, this paper makes a thorough study of development of novels by minority writers in recent 20 years and extension of aesthetic value from the following aspects: renovating literary concept, selecting original subjects, deepening the implication of the theme, creating images with minority people′s personalities and knitting marvelous plots, and sums up some artistic experiences which can be drawn.


Winter sports account for a significant proportion of the leisure travel market globally, and the demand for skiing and snowboarding has rapidly increased in Korea. The purpose of this study is to investigate the determinants of individual's intention for participating in winter sports applying the theory of planned behavior. To better predict the behavior, another appropriate construct was added to the model in this study. A survey containing questions of Likert-type scales was used in collecting data from 389 undergraduate students from five different universities in Korea. Based upon the theory, the hypothesized model was developed and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to test the adequacy of the model. The results of SEM indicated that the overall fit of the hypothesized model was acceptable.


There are a variety of digital tools for enabling people who are separated by time and space to communicate and collaborate on shared interests and tasks. The widespread use of some of these tools, such as instant messaging and group chat, coupled with the increasingly widespread availability of wireless access to the Internet (WiFi), have created new opportunities for using these collaboration tools by people sharing physical spaces in real time. The use of these tools to augment face-to-face meetings has created benefits for some participants and distractions-and detractions-for others. Our panelists will discuss some of the advantages and disadvantages of these emerging uses of collaborative tools.


The Edon-R compression function has a large set of useful differentials that produce easily detectable output bit biases. We show how to construct such differentials, and use them to create a distinguisher for Edon-R-512 that requires around 2 compression function evaluations (or 2 evaluations after a pre-computation of 2 evaluations). The differentials can also be used to attack a variety of MAC and KDF constructions when they use Edon-R-512.


A CMOS temperature sensor circuit with programmable temperature range is proposed for biomedical applications. The proposed circuit consists of temperature sensor core circuit and programmable temperature range digital interface circuit. Both circuits are able to be operated at 1.0 V. The proposed temperature sensor circuit is operated in weak inversion region of MOSFETs. The proposed digital interface circuit converts current into time using Current-to-Time Converter (ITC) and converts time to digital data using counter. Temperature range can be programmed by adjusting pulse width of the trigger and clock frequency of counter. The proposed circuit was simulated using HSPICE with 1P, 5M, 3-wells, 0.18-μm CMOS process (BSIM3v3.2, LEVEL53). From the simulation of proposed circuit, temperature range is programmed to be 0 °C to 100 °C, it is obtained that resolution of the proposed circuit is 0.392 °C with -0.89/+0.29 °C inaccuracy and the total power consumption is 22.3 μW in 25 °C.


We investigate formation of an apparent horizon (AH) in high-energy particle collisions in four- and higher-dimensional general relativity, motivated by TeV-scale gravity scenarios. The goal is to estimate the prefactor in the geometric cross section formula for the black hole production. We numerically construct AHs on the future light cone of the collision plane. Since this slice lies to the future of the slice used previously by Eardley and Giddings [Phys. Rev. D 66, 044011 (2002)] and by one of us and Nambu [Phys. Rev. D 67, 024009 (2003)], we are able to improve the prefactor estimates. The black hole production cross section increases by 40%\char21{}70% in the higher-dimensional cases, indicating larger black hole production rates in future-planned accelerators than previously estimated. We also determine the mass and the angular momentum of the final black hole state, as allowed by the area theorem.


Internet Access Technologies (IAT) provide a means through which Internet can be accessed. The choice of a suitable Internet technology is increasingly becoming an important issue to ISP clients. Currently, the choice of IAT is based on discretion and intuition of the concerned managers and the reliance on ISPs. In this paper we propose a model and designs algorithms that are used in the Internet access technology specification. In the proposed model, three ranking approaches are introduced; concurrent ranking, stepwise ranking and weighted ranking. The model ranks the IAT based on distance measures computed in ascending order while the global ranking system assigns weights to each IAT according to the position held in each ranking technique, determines the total weight of a particular IAT and ranks them in descending order. The final output is an objective ranking of IAT in descending order. Keywords—Internet Access Technology (IAT).


Phytosterol acetate test was applied in the mixtures of butter fat and various edible vegetable oil (or fat), in order to find out the sensitivity of the test.By use of this test one can detect the presence of more than 2% of corn oil or rice oil, more than 5% of cacao butter, rapeseed oil, sesame oil, cotton seed oil, soybean oil, linseed oil or peanut oil, more than 20% af coconut oil or palm oil and more than 35% of palm kernel oil in mixed butter fat. Phytosterol acetate test was proved to be an excellent method for the detection of adulteration of butter fat by edible vegetable oil or fat. But, as the method is rather troublesome and expensive, it is recommended to couple a simpler method with it as a screening test.


Objective To learn the accuracy of computer optometric techniques using traditional optometry as standard and the feasibility of using computer optometry to replace the traditional method. Method A group of candidates with normal visual acuity ( n =657) were examined by dynamic computer dioptoscopy (DCD), cycloplegic computer dioptoscopy (CCD) and cycloplegic retinoscopy (CR) respectively. The dioptometric results from the 3 methods and disqualifying rates according to the current standard were compared. Result There were significant differences among the results from the 3 methods, especially between the results from DCD and CR. The disqualifying rate using DCD is much higher than that using CR. Conclusion Computer optometry can not be used to replace retinoscopy unless the corresponding standards were set up.


GB1094.11-2008 is the latest basis for design and construction of dry type transformer.According to the partial discharge factors of dry type transformer and experimental methods based on the standards,applied voltage experiment was made to types of products including SG10-315/10、SG10-500/10、SGB10-800/10、SCB9-315/10、SCB9-630/10、SCB9-1600/10 and etc.The experimental statistics shows that new and old standards applied voltage of 10kV and lower than that and its experimental result has no substantial difference.


In this paper, the overview of knowledge about the properties of lightweight composites based on hemp hurds with MgO-cement as an alternative binder is given. There are summarized the results of the development of density, compressive strength, thermal conductivity, thermal behaviour and water sorption of the composites in the dependence on different filler portion and its mean particle length. Decrease in density, compressive strength and thermal conductivity coefficient with an increasing share of hemp hurds (20-60 vol. %) in hardened composites was found. Physical and mechanical properties of bio-composites depend also on the particle size in length dimension of hemp hurds. Compressive strength and water sorption of composites after 28 days of hardening increase with decreasing mean particle length, while this effect on thermal conductivity of composites was not confirmed. Thermal loading of composites (50-200°C) led to their damage by increasing temperature. The most significant decrease in density and compressive strength of composites was obtained at temperature of 200°C.


Indian diplomacy has been prominent this century, leveraging an economy that has shed inhibitions and grown impressively. Latin America however remains distant, geographically and conceptually. Political relations are cordial but seldom ascend to levels of strategic empathy. Both sides have deepened exchanges with almost all other regions and international partners in greater measure than with each other.


The first reference of global straw pulp screening concept running in Huatai Paper Co. and runnability of this system were inttoduced. It was shown that the new screening concepts has advantages of high cleanliness of the accept, less power consumption, less water consumption, less maintenance, less space requirement and less emuent emission. It is an effectively promising process to cut the source of effluent emission.


The early age cracking induced by shrinkage of concrete is dstudied,analysed the cause of formation on the early age cracking induced by shrinkage of concrete.Some problems about early age cracking occurred in present engineering are represented.some relevant control measures are summariged.A conception of control cracking of "early age curing in leading position while shrinkage—reducing material in secondary." puts forward


Although Adrienne Rich once posited that "compulsory heterosexuality" required women to identify as heterosexual to comply with implicit social norms, this study examined the possibility of compulsory bisexuality in light of increasing reports of heterosexual-identified women engaging in homoerotic behavior with other women, usually in front of men and in social settings like fraternity parties, bars and clubs. Forty qualitative interviews were conducted with women of diverse backgrounds to explore women's narratives about performative bisexuality. Although younger women reported more performative bisexual experiences in public, older women reported more pressure to perform as bisexual in private (e.g., pressure for group sex). Further, experiences with performative bisexuality did not consistently predict political attitudes that supported full civil rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer (LGBTQ) community, indicating a disconnect between behavior and attitudes. Implications of performative bisexuality as "compulsory," as well as considerations about whether performative bisexuality indicates acceptance of bisexuality for women and/or exploitation of women's same-sex desires were explored.


The purpose of this paper is to systematically analyse the existing literature on the interrelationships of tourism businesses in the context of religious tourism. By taking a systematic approach to literature review, a total of 34 academic articles was content analysed. As a general framework, Watkins and Bell's classification was applied in order to increase the review consistency and validity. The results show that the inter-relationships of tourism businesses have gained increasing academic attention in the past decade in terms of the number of published articles. The various categories of inter-organisational relationships often used in relation to tourism business setting are explored. The timeline of business relationships research in tourism literature are presented along with a methodological approach to the literature. The most of existing articles claim to study the cooperative relationships of tourism businesses. The main methodological approach used in studying inter-organisational relationships of tourism businesses was empirical one.


This letter investigates the kinetics of the non-monotonic trapping mechanisms responsible for dynamic on-resistance (RDS,ON) in GaN-on-Si enhancement-mode HEMTs. We describe the time-dependences of electron trapping at carbon on the nitrogen site (CN) acceptors and for the first time we investigate the kinetics of the build-up of positive charge at the buffer/strain-relief layer interface. Part of the analysis is carried out on two-terminal ohmic devices, by a novel setup capable of measuring current transients (from 10 μs to 10 s) after stressing with a negative substrate bias.


Computer Aided Design mainly focuses on the drawi ng function for engineers and there is not enough field knowledge to improve des ign efficiency. A new concept of knowledge-based engineering (KBE) is presented in this article. We research its key technologies, such as knowledge system, kn owledge acquirement, product modeling and analysis technology. This concept has two advantages: 1. Integrated with AI technology, system can set up design envir onment with field knowledge. 2. KDD (Knowledge discovery in database) is introdu ced into this concept to improve its learning ability and adaptability. After re searching the process of designing plastic mold, we built data diagram of design ing mold base and developed a knowledge-based system based on this KBE concept. In industrial practice, this system can apparently improve design efficiency.


Industrial architecture is a broad field of knowledge and experience that can be specified in three perspectives. First as a living architectural pieces that are subject to constant remodeling and reuse, secondly, as active agents of urban transformation and, thirdly, as a historic monument in need of documentation, analysis and dissemination. On the way to modern architecture industrial architecture and the aesthetics of industrial played a decisive role in shaping a new corps of architectural relationships between the part-volume, mass and structure-the territory in which it is inserted and function which was intended and, in between, the inhabitants of modern practical either as users or as idle voyeurs.


Introduction: The Brief Assessment Schedule for Depression Cards (BASDEC)is an easily-administered 19-question screeningtest validated in theelderly (Adsheadet a!.Br Med J 1992;305:297). Our study evaluated responses to individual questions in 3 elderly populations,and examinedthe validity of a shortenedBASDEC (mini-BASDEC) as a simpler screeninginstrument. Methods: 55 elderly in acute medical wards. 105out-patientsand 230 in Residential Homes were screened using BASDEC for likely depression.6 questions providingthe best compromisebetweenpositive and negative predictive values. and 2 further questions -'I've given up hope,' and 'I've seriously considered suicide' indicating severe depression were selected. This mini-BASDEC was tested in 96 outpatients. those screening positive (> 2/8) underwent a semistructuredPsychiatric interviewincorporating the HamiltonScale for Depression and Montgomery-Aspberg Depression Rating Scale. 53 subjects also underwent the New York Task Force (NYTF) single question 'Do you often feel sad or depressed? (Mahoney et al. of Amer Geriatr Soc 1994:42:1006-8). Results: 96 outpatients (25M: 71F, mean age 80.4 years) were screenedusing mini-BASDEC. 12196 (12.5%)scored> 2/8.Of these 6/12 were deemed moderately-severely depressed by a Psychiatrist. (4 with DSM IV criteria of major depression), 2 mildly and 4 nondepressed. NYTF single question was positive in 12/53(22.6%) but only 3 found as depressed by a Psychiatrist. Conclusions: Mini-BASDEC seems a simple. reliable screening instrumentfor depression in differentelderly populations. The NYTF singlequestion is relativelynon-specific. Supportedby E Merk Pharmaceuticals.


In the present work, chemical-free aluminium nanoparticles (Al NPs) have been incorporated inside active layer of organic solar cell (OSC) using a new ultrasonic ablation technique, by which the Al NPs have been physically prepared in 1,2-dichlorobenzene (DCB) as a solvent for preparing solar cell active layer. The concentration of Al NPs inside active layer can be increased by increasing the volume of DCB-Al NPs and, also, by increasing the ultrasonication time applied upon DCB-Al NPs mixture. The prepared Al NPs are incorporated inside the common P3HT:PCBM active layer without accumulation and with low distribution. Optical absorption of the P3HT:PCBM active layer is improved through plasmon resonance induced by Al NPs inside active layer. The fill factor (FF) is, also, improved by the presence of Al NPs which facilitate charge carrier transfer in the P3HT:PCBM solar cell. The FF can be reduced due to presence of Al bulk pieces inside active layer. However, these Al bulk pieces are dissociated under the effect of ultrasonic irradiation for longer time. Optical absorption as well as charge carrier transfer induced by Al NPs are the responsible to increase performance parameters of the P3HT:PCBM solar cell under increasing the concentration of Al NPs inside OSC. As a conclusion, the incorporation of Al NPs inside P3HT:PCBM solar cell induces a significant improvement of the FF by 35% and consequently, the PCE is improved with about 39%.


Objective:To investigate the effects of cholesterol inhibitor Lovastatin(LOV) on cell apoptosis and to observe the changes of ultrastructure in HL-60 cells. Methods: After being treated with LOV at dosages of 4, 8, 16 μmol/L for 1 to 3 days,the cell apoptosis was measured with DNA ladder and DNA fragmentation rate assay,th e changes of ultrastructure in HL-60 cells were observed with the electron micro scope. Results:The DNA ladders were detectable and th e DNA fragmentation rate increased in LOV-treated cells;the morphological apoptosis c hanges were observed by transmission electron microscopy. Conclusion: Lovastatin is able to induce apoptosis and change the ultrastructure in HL-60 cells.


LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After participating in this activity, the surgeon should be better able to: 1. Interpret critical variables in the evaluation and treatment of upper cervical trauma. 2. Evaluate the most commonly used classification systems for these injuries. 3. Analyze and employ appropriate treatment strategies for patients with C1 and C2 spine trauma. T he axis (C1) and the atlas (C2) vertebrae are part of the upper cervical spine. Although trauma involving these vertebrae is not as common as subaxial cervical trauma, it can present a difficult diagnostic dilemma.1 Most of the rotation in the upper cervical spine occurs at the atlantoaxial complex, which can be compromised by trauma and result in spinal instability.2 Furthermore, the upper cervical spine relies heavily on ligamentous support to provide stability. This adds complexity to the evaluation of traumatic injuries and the determination of post-traumatic stability. Unless these injuries are encountered and treated frequently, a knowledge gap may exist for the spine care provider.


Short synthesis of an endogenous ligand for the arylhydrocarbon receptor (AHR), 2-(1 , H-indole-3'-carbonyl)thiazole-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester (7), has been described. N-Acylation of the L-cysteine methyl ester (4) with indoleglyoxylyl chloride (1) provided glyoxylamide (5) which underwent the TiCl 4 -mediated cyclization to thiazoline compound (6), followed by dehydrogenation to the final indole thiazole ketone (7).


The focus of this special issue of Biopreservation and Biobanking is on biospecimen utilization by entities that collect, store, and distribute biospecimens for research, ''biobanks.'' In the ''Experts Speak'' column of this special issue, we asked experts in the field to describe their perspectives about the impact of the choice of various terms used to describe biobanks and how the terms reflect biospecimen distribution and utilization. In this guest editorial, we use the term ''bioresource'' to emphasize the goal of biobanks to be readily available and serve as a resource to the scientific community. As Al Diffalha and colleagues describe in their article in this special issue, the availability of biospecimens and associated data for research has led to major scientific developments and improvements in health care. However, a number of recent surveys have suggested that bioresource managers consider underutilization of biospecimens to be a significant problem. In addition, biospecimen underutilization has been identified as not only a matter of practical concern but also an ethical issue, since participants who contribute their biospecimens expect them to be used for research. A recent worldwide survey of the bioresource community by Henderson et al. published in this special issue provides additional data focusing on bioresource performance metrics and utilization, as related to sustainability. These data suggest that target biospecimen utilization rates tend to be much higher than actual utilization rates with many bioresources reporting utilization rates <10%. Additional studies are needed to define and standardize the metrics for assessing underutilization. In their article in this special issue, Rush and colleagues propose a broad framework to evaluate the value and impact of bioresources, with a particular emphasis on utilization from the perspective of the researcher and funder. They discuss how patterns of biospecimen utilization may vary depending upon different research approaches and the type of bioresource. Strategies for bioresources to increase biospecimen utilization and their overall value to the research enterprise are also described. Biospecimen utilization may be affected by the choice of biobanking model. Grizzle and colleagues describe in their article some of the different biobanking models that may be used for providing biospecimens for research. They also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these models and show how the choice of the model(s) and how the various models are operated and managed affects biospecimen utilization. The use of specific types of biobanking models and how they affect biospecimen utilization are further explored in two additional articles in this special issue. The factors leading to underutilization of biospecimens from classic biobank models are discussed in a commentary by Grizzle and Sexton. These factors include biobanks operating without clearly defined goals, inaccurately estimating the potential number of users, and collecting biospecimens without carefully considering the need for certain types of biospecimens by investigators. The authors propose ways that classic biobanks can address these issues and increase the utilization of biospecimens from their collections. In anticipation of this special issue, the December 2018 issue of Biopreservation and Biobanking published an advance article by Grizzle et al. in which they describe their experience with three decades of operations of two prospective bioresources. In the prospective model, biospecimens are collected in response to real-time requests from investigators rather than being collected based on projected future requests. The authors describe how the prospective model can be employed to optimize biospecimen utilization. The disadvantages of this model are also discussed. Readers are strongly encouraged to read this article that is very important to the issue of biospecimen utilization (see https:// www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/bio.2018.0073). A brief summary of the article is included as an Appendix 1 to this guest editorial for readers' convenience. In addition to the choice of biobanking model, biospecimen utilization is affected by many other factors, including the identification of a scientific need for the biospecimens, the design of the bioresource, strategic planning, biospecimen quality and fitness for purpose, informed consent, access policies and procedures, and marketing. An article from Bledsoe and Sexton in this special issue describes how some of these factors affect biospecimen utilization and offers strategies for optimizing biospecimen utilization from bioresources.


A 16 year old boy awoke with a crushing pain in the centre of his chest. He was clammy, nauseated, and vomited once. He had a history of antiphospholipid syndrome and had been prescribed low molecular weight heparin injections. He admitted to being poorly adherent to this treatment before presentation. He also had hypertension, which was thought to be secondary to poor blood supply to a shrunken, poorly functioning right kidney. He was a smoker and occasional user of cocaine and amphetamines, but he had not used either illicit drug for at least two weeks before the event. An ambulance was called, and the paramedics performed electrocardiography⇓.

### 1. What does his electrocardiograph show?

#### Short answer

Sinus rhythm at 58 beats/min, normal axis, ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF, with reciprocal ST depression in leads I and aVL. Appearances are consistent with an inferior ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

#### Long answer

Sinus rhythm at 58 beats/min, normal axis, ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF, with reciprocal ST depression in leads I and aVL. There is also T wave inversion in leads V1, V2, aVR, and aVL (fig 2⇓).

Fig 2 Electrocardiograph showing ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF, with reciprocal ST depression in leads I and aVL

The electrocardiograph indicates an inferior STEMI. The right coronary artery supplies the inferior surface of the heart in around 85% of cases. The left circumflex artery supplies the inferior surface of the heart in the remaining 15% of patients.

The table⇓ gives details of the coronary artery …


Over a 6-year period (1969-1974) the efficacy of 25 herbicides and 3 insecticides and their interactions in combination were investigated when applied to field seeded rutabaga (Brassica napobrassica). Of 215 herbicide insecticide combinations tested only 29 resulted in phytotoxic interactions as measured by seedling emergence, plant height and marketable yield. Six combinations involved all the insecticides: thionazin, fensulfothion and carbofuran; 1 with carbofuran and thionazin, 1 thionazin and fensulfothion, 5 thionazin alone, and 2 fensul fothion alone. Only 6 herbicides were involved: alachlor, aziprotryn, pronamide, napropamide, prynachlor and chlorpropham; the last when combined with propachlor. Although fewer emergent seedlings were recorded with all insecticides in 1969 to 1971 only thionazin caused a significant reduction. Carbofuran and thionazin affected rutabaga growth detrimentally in the years 1969 to 1971, but in the following years carbofuran had no effect. Plant growth was not affected during any year by fensulfothion. In all years the insecticides resulted in significant increases in marketable yields of rutabaga, carbofuran was slightly better for control for cabbage maggot, Hylemya brassicae (Bouché) than either fensulfothion or thionazin. None of the herbicides showed any insecticidal properties, nor did they affect the efficacy of the insecticides.


A 42 year old man whithout prior cardiovascular or neurological history presented to the emergency room three hours after onset of right hemiplegia and global aphasia. Emergency MRI disclosed early signs of …


This report relates to the use of Superpave 4.75 mm Nominal Maximum Aggregate Size (NMAS) mixtures. The NMAS mixtures are suitable for thin overlay applications, such as those less than 40 mm (1.5 in.) in depth. They provide workability and positive appearance through the minimization of segregation, which are desirable qualities of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) mixtures. Current AASHTO standards and specifications for Superpave do not include Superpave 4.75 mm NMAS mixtures. This study analyzes three 4.75 mm NMAS HMA mixtures that were developed using the Superpave volumetric mix design method and one Pennsylvania Department of Transportation ID-2 Wearing Course mixture developed using the Marshall mix design method. The three 4.75 mm mixtures include a control (dense-graded) mixture, a mixture containing crumb-rubber additive, and a mixture containing crumb-rubber additive in combination with Vestenamer, a proprietary asphalt/crumb rubber modifier manufactured by DeGussa.


Aim: Considering the prevalence of career problems in the helping professions, the aim of the present study was to investigate the career problems of social workers.
Methods: This qualitative study was conducted using thematic analysis approach. The population included all the social workers of Shahrekord city, 17 of whom were selected through purposeful sampling until theoretical data saturation was reached. For collecting the information, semi-structured interviews were used. Atride-Sterling network theme analysis method was used to analyze the data.
Findings: Social workers perceive career problems in three overarching themes: Intrapersonal problems, interpersonal problems and transpersonal problems. Intrapersonal problems included two organizing themes of emotional-sentimental problems (anxiety, general depression, burnout and violence), and physical problems. In the field of interpersonal problems, the themes of the organizer include: career problems transfer into the family and home, communication problems with clients (collapse of work and personal boundaries with clients, inability to manage clients' high expectations and cultural, educational and social problems of clients), problems related to lack of organizational commitment (feeling of discrimination and low conscientiousness of colleagues), problems related to the policy of the organization (change and diversity of the policy of the organization and the contradiction of the policy of the organization with the needs of clients). The reports of the social workers in the context of transpersonal problems also indicated that the problems related to the nature of the job (high volume of work, high challenge of work), problems related to working conditions (high noise, inappropriate ergonomics and pollution of the work environment) financial and welfare problems and the interference of living environment problems with job duties were the factors that led to career problems in this profession.
Conclusion: Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that social work is a very challenging job and social workers are among the most vulnerable groups of society who experience many problems in various fields, where the involved related organizations can help them reduce these problems by using career counselors and psychologists, in addition to better comprehensive planning


Pneumoconiosis, which develops upon exposure to organic or inorganic matter, also encompasses lung lesions which occur due to biomass use, especially in people living in rural areas. Biomass is used as an energy source for heating and cooking within households. According to the World Health Organisation data, when the dust exposure level is above 25 μg/m3, several systemic diseases such as cataracts, chronic obstructive lung disease, tuberculosis and lung cancer may develop. The case presented herein is mixed dust pneumoconiosis, developed after biomass exposure. Pneumoconiosis, which involves some lung morphologies that may lead to fatal outcomes, is still the most frequently encountered occupational lung disease in Turkey. This case report is presented to review the data of our country related to biomass exposure and to discuss mixed dust pneumoconiosis, a rare condition.


The main objective in building constructions is reducing energy consumption and increasing the proportion of renewable energy sources. We can find the various ways of reducing energy consumption, where the most used method is passive thermal protection and thus increasing thermal resistance of structures. There are also ways of active thermal protection, where one of the new ways is the system of TB (thermal barrier) using renewable energy sources to reduce heat loss through non-transparent parts of building envelope. It is one of the new types of thermal protection and there are not available clear rules for the design of the structures with TB and there are not quantified energy savings compared to buildings without a TB. TB decrease heat transmission only through opaque constructions, what is only one part of the total heat loss and thus is questionable payback period and primary energy consumption of TB system compared to the standard buildings. The paper is focused on comparison of temperatures in the wall construction with and without TB system and determining the external temperatures at which it is appropriate to apply a construction with TB.


Supporting wide-band circular polarization (CP) over broad bandwidths poses a significant challenge for patch antennas and arrays. In any CP antenna, not only must the antenna's impedance-matching requirements be met; the circularity of the radiated wave polarization must be considered as well [1]. The circularity can be defined by a wave?s axial ratio (AR), which describes the variation of the instantaneous electric field magnitude versus time. An AR of lower than 3 dB is usually sufficient to ensure good circularity, although many high-performance applications demand 1 dB or less. The difficulty is in the timing of the two polarizations created to form the CP wave. At microwave frequencies, even errors on the order of tens of picoseconds can dramatically worsen the circularity.


Five stagnations are an important content of the last two chapters in Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic.Through researches on Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic,the author lays out the abnormal movement of qi can lead stagnations.Acupuncture can prevent people from diseases.The article also describes various manifestation of the stagnation,including climate change,phenological shifts and alteration in diseases.


The objective of this study is to investigate the characteristics and physicochemical changes in windrow co-composting process of oil palm mesocarp fiber (OPMF) and palm oil mill effluent (POME) anaerobic sludge at pilot scale. The addition of POME anaerobic sludge as a nutrient source and microbial seeding into the OPMF compost led to the prolonged of thermophillic condition (50 - 68°C) until day 39 of treatment. The pH value was remained stable (6.8-7.8) throughout the process whereas the moisture content was reduced towards the end of treatment with final moisture content around 50%. The final matured compost was achieved within 50 days with C/N ratio of 12.6. In addition, considerable amount of nutrients and low level of heavy metals were detected in the final matured compost. The results is indicated that windrow co-composting of OPMF and POME anaerobic sludge could produce acceptable quality of compost that can be used as fertilizer or soil amendment.


The presence of a notary in the midst of society is very important, because a notary can provide guarantees of legal certainty related to making authentic deeds. According to Permenkumham No. 9 of 2017, notaries are required to follow the principle of recognizing service users. This obligation is borne by Reporting Notaries Parties in reporting questionable service users' financial activity as well as a form of protection for Protecting notaries from the risks of money laundering and steps to bolster government initiatives to combat money laundering. However, in implementing this principle there are still several notaries who have not implemented it. The problems studied in this study are related to the effectiveness of implementing the idea of recognizing service consumers in accordance with Permenkumham No. 9 of 2017 as the legal basis of Notaries in Malang City. The research method used is socio-legal with a sociological approach or looking at the implementation of norms in the field. The results of the study show that notaries in Malang are still found not to have implemented PMPJ based on Permenkumham No. 9 of 2017, PMPJ is considered a Notary. then the implementation is not effective, even though the legal substance has provided rules, the implementation of this article is hampered by several factors, namely the Notary Factor itself originating from an internal Notary who does not apply it, does not understand the obligation to apply the Principle of Recognizing a Service User (PMPJ) based on Permenkumham No. 9 of 2017, Inadequate facilities, notary's lack of understanding regarding how to control/use the IT system, and there are no strict sanctions from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights against notaries who do not implement PMPJ


Summary Measles virus was isolated from brain cell tissue cultures derived from two SSPE patients. These cultures proved to contain intracellular measles antigen which was not released in the fluid phase. Infectious, complete virus was obtained when mixed cultures containing the brain cells and HeLa cells were prepared. It appears that SSPE is due to suppressed measles virus infection. Once "rescued" through the mixed culture technique, the virus recovered from SSPE patients proved indistinguishable from measles virus. Note added in proof: At the time of galley review of this paper, confirmation of our previous isolation of complete infectious measles virus was reported by Payne, F. E., Baublis, J. V. and Itabashi, H. H. (Isolation of Measles Virus from Cell Cultures of Brain from a Patient with Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis, New England Journal of Medicine 281, 585, 1969). These authors used the mixed culture technique which we reported for this purpose (Horta-Barbosa, L., Fuccillo, D. A., Sever, J. L. and Zeman, W., Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis: Isolation of Measles Virus from a Brain Biopsy, Nature 221, 974, March 8, 1969) with BSC-1 cells and continued propagation of the patient's brain cells. The authors gratefully acknowledge the valuable technical assistance of Miss Rebecca Schronce and Mrs. Anna Barbara Wittig.