Acknowledgments Many people contributed to the thinking behind this monograph. The participants in the 1997 invitational Working Conference on Performance Indicators were instrumental in clarifying the concepts and detailing the key indicators that are the raw material for this project. The Performance Indicators Advisory Council was first convened in July 1998. This group was asked to refine the work to date, and advise CARF on the directions the project should take. We greatly appreciate the time, creativity, and collaboration of these expert participants in our effort. Thanks to all those participants listed beginning on the following page. The 1997 working conference was supported in part by two very important organizations. First, UNUM Life Insurance Company of America, the nation's leading provider of group long-term disability insurance and retirement products, made a generous grant to support the conference. We thank Patricia M. Owens, President of the Integrated Disability Management division of UNUM and member of the CARF Board of Trustees, for making this happen. Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) also provided support, thanks to the efforts of Fred Cowell, staff director for the Department of Health Policy at PVA and member of the CARF Board of Trustees. The CARF Board of Trustees—representative of several dozen rehabilitation stakeholder organizations—has been very attentive to this project and, as noted in the monograph, has endorsed a high priority for CARF's development of performance indicators. We greatly appreciate their support. Four CARF national directors facilitated the discussions of the Working Conference in division-based groups, and did a marvelous job of ensuring that the diverse and creative efforts of the participants resulted in a coherent set of recommendations. This work could not have materialized without the national director for Medical Rehabilitation. Ensuring that the discussions were recorded for presentation to the participants in the conference were four tireless individuals who structured the discussions into Powerpoint displays: Of course none of this would have been conceptualized or made possible without the extraordinary vision of Donald E. Galvin, Ph.D., President and CEO of CARF, without whose support and mentoring we would be nowhere with this project. Preface This monograph is presented to the constituents and stakeholders of CARF as a working document and as a beginning for gathering broad input from the field. It is about the identification, selection and development of key indicators of rehabilitation program performance. Our interest crosses the branches of service represented by all …


This paper investigates a fault detection (FD) method for discrete-time Markov jump systems with time-varying delays and partially known transition probabilities. Different from the traditional systems that need to know all transition probabilities, the proposed method only needs to know the partially known transition probabilities to realize FD, which relax the condition greatly. The FD design is reduced to a ${{\text{H}}_\infty }$ filtering problem through the FD filter is regarded as residual generator. A numerical example demonstrates effectiveness of the proposed method.


An economically successful implementation of printed electronics technologies in industrial production processes requires high throughput and large scale compatible manufacturing techniques. Roll-to-roll inkjet printing and photonic sintering of metal-based conductive inks on flexible plastic substrates is a promising approach in this respect. It is, however, currently mainly applied on a small scale sheet-to-sheet basis, and technology transfer towards roll-to-roll production has proven to be challenging. Presented here is a stepwise strategy, starting with rather basic, laboratory scale equipment and using small amounts of materials. Based on the outcome of these tests, the experimental scale is successively enlarged and the process conditions continuously optimised, until finally industrial applicability is convincingly demonstrated on a pre-pilot roll-to-roll production line with manufacturing rates of up to 20 m/min. Following this stepwise approach, we were able to scale up the production speed by several orders of magnitude in a purposeful and thus cost and labour efficient way. ©2013; Society for Imaging Science and Technology.


: At this Center, we directly interviewed 393 applicants for prostheses, orthotics, or other assistive devices in the last year and assessed their activities of daily living ( ADL ) using the functional independence measure ( FIM ) . By investigating the relationship between the FIM scores and the prescription of prostheses, orthotics, or other assistive devices, we analyzed ADL in persons prescribed for assistive devices at a rehabilitation counseling center for persons with disabilities. This analysis revealed that there were some ADL patterns on the occasion of prepar-ing medical writings and prescriptions. The FIM scores were totally good with upper or lower limb prostheses. In the case of computer based communication systems, there appeared a specific pattern wherein cognitive ratings except " expression " were good. Some patterns in ADL covering a combination of physical aspects and cognitive ones were found with the lower limb prostheses. ADL patterns were found to be overlapping among seating systems, wheelchairs and powered wheelchairs. Some patterns were seen in active usage for locomotion, some in usage with low physical and cognitive aspects, and others in different usages. From the viewpoint of ADL, some prescription grounds became clear, and it was shown that these could be one of the guidelines used for the indication of assistive devices.


1.Evidenceispresented forthepresenceofpyridoxine phosphate oxidase in aqueous extracts ofE8cherichia coli. Somecomparison ismadewithpyridoxamine phosphate oxidase. 2.Isoniazid and iproniazid were foundtocombinewith pyridoxal phosphate, butisoniazid didnotcombinewitheither pyridoxamine phosphate or pyridoxine phosphate. Bothoxidaseactivities were somewhat inhibited bybenzylamine andputrescine, butnotbyphenethylamine orcadaverine. 3.Thesignificance ofpyridoxine phosphate oxidase incell metabolism isdiscussed. The conversion ofpyridoxine phosphate into pyridoxal phosphate was firstdemonstratedby Wada etal.(1959), whoobtained apreparation from rabbit liver thatcatalysed thisreaction. The enzyme pyridoxine phosphate oxidase was laterpurified fromrabbit liver byMorisue, Morino, Sakamoto & Ichihara (1960). Wada & Snell(1961) andSnell (1961) presented evidencethattheoxidations of bothpyridoxine phosphate and ofpyridoxamine phosphate topyridoxal phosphate are catalysed by a single protein. Theseworkersobtained a 66-fold purification oftheenzyme activities fromrabbit liver, andthetwoactivities were foundtorun in parallel throughout thepurification procedure. The enzymicoxidation ofpyridoxamine phosphatetopyridoxal phosphate was demonstrated by Pogell(1958, 1963)inmammalianliverpreparations.Beechey& Happold(1957) demonstrated theconversion ofpyridoxamine phosphate into pyridoxal phosphate byan enzyme present incrude extracts ofapotryptophanase fromEscherichia coli. Theenzyme was later showntobea pyridoxamine phosphateoxidase[pyridoxamine phosphateoxygen oxidoreductase (deaminating), EC 188.8.131.52], whichwas extensively studied byTurner& Happold (1961). Itisthepurposeofthepresent papertoreport on thepresenceinE.coliofa systemthatwillconvert pyridoxine phosphate intopyridoxal phosphate.


With the advent of the African AIDS pandemic the term 'immunodeficiency' has gained new meaning. Some of the infection patterns seen as a result of HIV infection are similar to those seen in the patient with PID. Cluster Differentiation – CD4 counts have become common knowledge and medical staff are aware of the need for HIV testing in the patient with recurrent or unusual infections. But when HIV infection has been excluded, there is no evidence of malnutrition, allergies have been addressed as possible causes, the child has been taken out of the crèche, second-hand smoking has been avoided and recurrent infections continue, the question of primary or inborn deficiencies as a cause should arise. The majority of these present in infancy with a 5:1 male over female predominance because of the X-linked inherited PIDs, but a large number are not recognised until adolescence or early adulthood.


RF cavity designs within the accelerator community have increased many fold in the last 20 years. Operating frequency now spans from a few megahertz to gigahertz, and quality factor varies from 1 to 10 10 . The requirements for stability and reliability have also become more stringent. During this period, technological revolutions in computers, telecommunication and networking have resulted in the production and wide spread availability of fast digital electronics components. These enable RF low-level control systems to rise to the challenges presented by the demands of new accelerators. By adapting more complex control algorithms in hybrid or fully digital feedback controls, a RF low-level control system with uniform parameterization, which was once impossible to implement in a fully analogue system, can now be achieved.


Measurements are reported of ESR spectra of methyl radicals trapped in methanol glasses. In these spectra, forbidden lines appear as satellites of the lines of the methyl quartet as a result of dipolar coupling of the unpaired electron with protons of neighboring methanol molecules. The relative intensity of the satellites is used to study the structure of the sites where the radicals are trapped. Comparison of intensities observed in CH3OH, CH3OD, CHD2OD, CD3OH, and CD3OD indicates a structure that is locally similar to the (disordered) β‐phase crystal structure of methanol, with the methyl radical replacing a methanol molecule and occupying a position close to its methyl position. The resulting methyl–methyl distances are compared with those deduced from the observed rate constants of the hydrogen abstraction reaction taking place at the trapping sites. If volume changes due to cooling and phase transitions are taken into account, the distances obtained in the two experiments are found to be compatible....


The article discusses the development trends of autonomous trajectory control systems for formation control of robotic agents. The problems associated with the miniature size of robots are taken into account. The problems of the relationship between energy efficiency and the required computing power of autonomous trajectory control systems for such robots are also considered.


Research indicates that well-designed experiential learning promotes learning of course content, problem-solving, integrative thinking, and high-order reasoning skills. Faculty at an urban community college designed a survey tool to assess the impact of students' participation in an academic service learning project on their academic knowledge, retention at the college, and critical thinking skills as applied to personal growth and civic engagement. Results indicate that at the end of the service learning project students who participated in service learning knew more about academic content and displayed increased critical thinking skills when reflecting on their personal growth and civic engagement. Additionally, service learning students achieved high grades and were retained at the institution. Future research should seek to replicate these findings in larger samples and with a variety of service learning projects.


The distribution of Li in the V2O5 films was determined before and after intercalation/deintercalation electrochemical cycles by time of flight secondary ion mass spectroscopy (ToF‐SIMS) depth profiling. On deintercalation most of the inserted Li is removed except in the vicinity of the interface with the fluorine‐substituted tin oxide, used as a conducting substrate. More surprisingly, Li was also found in the interface region of the part of the film that has not been immersed in the electrolyte and that had thus not been electrochemically controlled. This finding suggests that Li diffuses through the interface, in the plane of the electrode surface, during intercalation of the main body of the film. The SIMS results have been confirmed by proton beam analysis using the nuclear reaction between H and Li to produce characteristic alpha particles that reveal the distribution of Li, both inside and outside the electrochemically treated area of the electrode. The energy loss of the alpha particles on their way through the sample to the detector also reveals the Li concentration distribution inside the V2O5 films. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.


OBJECTIVE
To study how to perform the hearing screening on the infants in the rural area.

METHODS
Three thousand nine hundreds and twenty-two infants, about 84% of them from rural, were born in the People Hospital of LaiZhou City from January to December in 2004. The infants were performed fast hearing screening by transient evoked otoacoustic emission (TEOAE) after the birth in 2-7 days. The fail cases were checked again after 4-6 weeks, and then were diagnosed if they still failed after following-up.

RESULTS
The infants (3612/3922, 92.1%) have been checked by TEOAE, and the examination was free in the poverty cases. The rate passed on the first check was 69.96% (2527/3922), but 1085 infants failed (30.4%), while 310 infants have not been checked (7.9%). In the 1085 cases that should be rechecked, there was only 633 cases (58.34%) accepted the check on time, while 452 cases (41.66%) missed. In the 163 cases with high-risk infants in 2004, 114 infants (69.96%) were checked, but 49 infants (29.04%) were not checked. Fourteen cases failed in the recheck, and 11 of them were checked by ABR. Two cases were found to be moderate and severe hearing loss in binaural respectively and 4 cases with mild hearing loss in monaural while 3 cases were normal.

CONCLUSIONS
It is necessary and viable for the infants on hearing screening in the rural area It should be set up and perfected the model for infants on hearing screening in rural area as soon as possible; it should be free for the poor infants to make sure everyone enjoy the health care.


Background Increased ventilatory drive, reflected by the slope of increase of ventilation relative to carbon dioxide production (VE/VCO2 slope), has been shown to have a high prognostic value in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). However, there is no consensus on how to calculate it, as the relation between VE and VCO2 becomes nonlinear near the end of exercise, when ventilation is driven both by CO2 output and by decrease in plasma pH. This may influence the results. Methods Ninety-seven CHF patients with ejection fraction < 45% (mean 27±9%), in NYHA class II-IV underwent a cardiopulmonary exercise test. VE/VCO2 slope was assessed by linear regression using all the data points (Sl), using only points before (Sli), or after (Slf) the non-linear part of the curve, and using only the first 3-min data (Sl3 min). Peak oxygen uptake (VO2), and circulatory power (VO2 × systolic arterial pressure) were also assessed. Death and transplantation were the end-points considered (mean follow-up 22 months). Results Mean value of VE/VCO2 overall slope was 39.3±11.6 (22–78). In 64% of the patients, two distinct slopes could be found: an initial, linear slope (31.8±7.5, 18–62) and a final, steeper slope (48.6±15.7, 24–101). Patients in whom no rupture of slope was observed were sicker. There was a relation between initial and overall VE/VCO2 slopes (r=0.915, P<10−4) and between overall and 3-min VE/VCO2 slopes (r=0.808, P<10−4). VE/VCO2 slope correlated with peak VO2 (r = −0.55, P<10−4) and peak circulatory power (r = −0.49, P<10−4). Univariate analysis showed that the prognostic value of overall VE/VCO2 slope (χ2 25.4, P<10−4)was greater than initial (χ2 22.8, P<10−4), 3-min (χ2 14.6, P<10−4) or final VE/VCO2 slopes (χ2 6.7, P=0.09). By multivariate analysis, the prognostic value of the peak circulatory power was similar to that of the VE/VCO2 overall slope. Conclusions The VE/VCO2 slope should be computed from all the data points to have its highest prognostic value. Peak circulatory power also has similar prognostic value. Eur J Cardiovasc Prevention Rehab 10:267–272 © 2003 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.


With physical education (PE) being an avenue to be physically active and learn about health and wellbeing, it is important to understand enrollment trends and physical activity (PA) behaviors among adolescents. The purpose of this study is to examine adolescents' health profiles and gain an understanding of adolescents' perspective of PE. The current study used mixed methodology to examine adolescents' health profiles and gain understanding of their perspectives of PE. Part 1 identified relationships over a two-year period between: PE rating, physical activity (PA), and health variables using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY). Part 2 examined adolescents' perspectives of PE through four focus groups.Overall, PE was preferred over other subjects by 78% of participants; and preferring PE predicted higher frequencies of PA, lower BMI, and higher self-esteem. Enrollment in high school PE was influenced by the environment, gender, course conflicts, and teacher influence. In summary, the majority of adolescents prefer PE; it has an influence on health, and is an avenue for PA. Continued efforts need to be made to increase PE enrollment and participation to ensure the health of young people.


Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHiL) system for electric drives application based on power converter with Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)-based control system is discussed. PHiL structures are under discussion as well. During the PHiL mathematical model analysis instantaneous current repeating quality is increased. Variable frequency drive (VFD) was selected for testing.


Summary form only given. A plasma-based isotope separation system has been installed at Theragenics/sup TM/ Oak Ridge, TN facility and has recently been placed into operation. This facility is designed to separate stable isotopes of metallic elements utilizing the Plasma Separation Process' (PSP). In this process, electron cyclotron resonance heating using a microwave power source forms the plasma. Neutral particles of feed material to be separated are introduced by sputtering a feedstock plate and are ionized by the plasma electrons. Metal ions drift through a highly uniform magnetic field and are subject to ion cyclotron waves tuned to excite a specific isotope mass. The excited ions are separated from low energy off-resonant ions in a louver shaped collector structure. The facility utilizes a 2 T superconducting magnet with a 1 m bore and uniform field length of 5 m. This magnet is a pool-boiling type filled with 5500 L of liquid helium. The plasma chamber inside the bore of the magnet is maintained at high vacuum by two large diffusion pumps and is backfilled with low pressure argon gas to initialize the sputtering process. A 28 GHz CW gyrotron system capable of operating at up to 200 kW provides plasma ionization. Power is transmitted from the gyrotron to the vacuum chamber through a smooth-wall 63.5-mm waveguide and large-radius corrugated bends. A double disk cooled waveguide window is situated inside the vacuum to permit a high-field launch point. The plasma column formed inside the magnet is /spl sim/ 0.4 m diameter and 6 m long. Typical plasma parameters maintained are 5/spl times/10/sup 17/ m/sup -3/ electron density and < 10 eV electron temperature. Feedstock material is introduced into the plasma by sputtering a source plate placed near the electron cyclotron resonance zone and biased to typically -2 kV. The sputtering source power Supply is highly regulated and capable of 160A source current. Sputtered neutrals are ionized in the electron cyclotron zone and enter a long uniform drift region where a 4 conductor helical antenna surrounds the plasma. Ion cyclotron drive power is applied to the antenna through a phased matching box that provides rotating electric field for optimum coupling to the ion cyclotron wave. The ICRF drive system is designed to operate from 100-500 kHz to cover a range of elements and generates up to 200 kW CW. A set of scannable Langmuir probes and residual energy analyzer probes are used to diagnose the plasma density and ion energy profile. A microwave interferometer is used to measure and control the average plasma density. Operational performance will be discussed. A number of isotope separation projects are being considered for a variety of medical, scientific and industrial customers.


Purpose Pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX), the most common identifiable cause of open-angle glaucoma, might affect the retinal hemodynamics. To test this, we compared retinal vessel diameter and glaucoma-related parameters between eyes with pseudoexfoliation material (PE+) and fellow unaffected (PE-) eyes of patients with clinically unilateral PEX. Methods The medical records of 30 consecutive Japanese subjects were reviewed retrospectively. The retinal vessel diameters were measured and expressed as the central retinal arteriolar equivalent (CRAE) and central retinal venular equivalent (CRVE) using standardized software. During the chart review, we recorded glaucoma-related parameters including intraocular pressure (IOP), visual field mean deviation (MD) value, planimetrically measured vertical cup-to-disc (C/D) ratio, circumpapillary retinal nerve fiber layer thickness (cpRNFLT) and macular inner retinal thickness (mIRT) measured by spectral-domain optical coherence tomography, anterior chamber flare (ACF), corneal endothelial cell density (CECD), and number of antiglaucoma medications. Results Compared with PE- eyes, the CRAE, CRVE, MD, cpRNFLT and mIRT, and CECD were significantly lower in PE+ eyes; the IOP, vertical C/D ratio, number of antiglaucoma medications, and ACF were significantly higher in PE+ eyes (P<0.0001 for all comparisons). The CRAE, cpRNFLT, and MD were correlated positively with each other (ρ = 0.456–0.499, P<0.0001–0.0002) and negatively with the IOP (ρ = -0.562- —0.432, P<0.0001–0.0006). The vertical C/D ratio was correlated positively with the IOP (ρ = 0.483, P<0.0001) and negatively with the CRAE, cpRNFLT, and MD (ρ = -0.745–-0.479, P<0.0001–0.0001). Conclusions Deposition of PE can cause retinal vessel narrowing in arterioles and venules. The roles and mechanisms of retinal vessel narrowing in glaucoma pathogenesis need clarification.


An experiment was conducted with 30 mixed bred rabbits (6 to 8 weeks old) averaging 592g to assess the performance, haematology, serum biochemistry, carcass and organ weights of growing rabbits fed graded levels of dried Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal (MOLM) of 0%, 25%, and 50%, as a replacement of Soya Bean Meal (SBM) and groundnut cake in 8-week feeding trial. Feed consumption and weight gain were monitored. Blood samples were collected from the animals through the ear vein for haematology and serum biochemistry, while weight of cut parts and visceral organs were collected from the animals after they were stunned and sacrificed after the 8-week feeding trials and weighed. Results showed that there were significant differences (p < 0.05) in the value obtained for weight gain, feed conversion ratio, total protein and White Blood Cell (WBC). While the results of carcass and organ weight showed significant (P < 0.05) difference in values obtained for live weight, dress weight spleen, head and kidney. While there was no significant difference among the blood constants (VGM and MCHC). Among the leukocyte differential counts examined, lymphocytes, monocytes and eosinophils were not significantly different among the dietary treatments. The results suggest that MOLM possess good dietary protein quality for optimal growth of rabbits and be incorporated in the rabbit's diets up to 25% inclusion levels without any detrimental effects on the performance, haematology, serum biochemistry and carcass and organ weights of growing rabbits.


In the paper we present the sensory system aimed for FES gait reeducation of incomplete spinal cord injured persons. The proposed system consists of four accelerometers, gyro and two goniometers placed along the shank of the paralyzed leg. The data assessed are input into mathematical algorithms estimating the swing phase quality. The estimation is based on swing phase detection and signal correlation and is used to determine the cognitive feedback signal. The feedback signal is delivered to the patient as an auditory signal.

The preliminary measurements were performed in three healthy and two incomplete spinal cord injured persons with C6 and C6-7 lesion during treadmill walking. FES was manually triggered by a physiotherapist. The results have shown that the proposed multisensory system was successful in gait quality estimation. Therefore, the use of FES multisensory system and cognitive feedback could be an efficient rehabilitative approach in gait reeduction.


Abstract The McBride Volcanic Province of northern Queensland covers an area of about 5000 km2, and is composed of basaltic lava flows erupted from many large and small volcanoes. An older series of basalts, preserved in mesas, have K‐Ar ages in the range 7.3 to 7.8 m.y., late Miocene. Most of the volcanic rocks of the Province were erupted in the interval from 2.7 m.y. ago (late Pliocene) to almost the present day. No significant break in the volcanism is recognized during this younger period of activity. The K‐Ar ages are consistent with the stratigraphical control, based mainly on geomorphological evidence.


The chemisorption of CO and CO/sub 2/ on gold-supported ThO/sub 2/ films has been studied by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). At pressures of approx. 10/sup -5/ Pa both gases were found to adsorb without dissociating at room temperature. The ThO/sub 2/ films were prepared by drying and calcining a Th(NO/sub 3/)/sub 4/-ThO/sub 2/ slurry which was painted onto a gold substrate. Films prepared in this manner were mechanically and chemically stable, and were characterized by Auger electron spectroscopy (AES), X-ray photoelectron spectrosocpy (XPS), X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The calculated atomic sensitivity factor (ASF) for the Th(4f/sub 7///sub 2/) photoelectron peak (6.7) is in relatively good agreement with the value recently reported in the literature (7.8).


This paper presents an exegetical research analysis to contrast the choices made by Martha and Mary and demonstrates how Mary's choice supports the concept of mindfulness. Specifically, I examined Luke 10:38-42 according to Robbins's (1996) socio-rhetorical analysis. I examined the social and cultural concepts of hospitality, kinship, and honor-shame to answer the research question, how did the social and cultural values influence the decisions made by Martha and Mary in Luke 10:38-42? This study also aimed to answer what role did mindfulness play in the decisions made by Martha and Mary? The socio-rhetorical analysis revealed that social and cultural values influenced Martha's actions and decisions. The analysis also revealed that Mary practiced mindfulness by being attentive to the teachings of Jesus Christ. This exegetical research study will help inform Christian leaders of the importance of practicing mindfulness to overcome frustration and anxiety, improve social interactions, and strengthen their relationship with Christ.


Preliminary irradiation of white mice by sublethal dose of x rays (370 r) causes acute decrease in natural immumity to vaccine tularemic infection. This is most pronounced if infection takes place within 2 to 24 hours after irradiation. It is clearly evident after 3 days, the infection decreases in 7 to 10 days, and disappears almost completely in introduction of vaccinal strain in 21 to 22 days following irradiation. There is a certain parallelism between the degree of depression of resistance of vaccine tularemic infection as a result of ionizing radiation and the decrease in the number of lymphocytes in the peripheral blood. Direct relationship is noted between the degree of depression of congenital immunity as a result of irradiation and the degree of multiplication of tularemic bacteria in the bone marrow and, partially, in the spleen. (tr-auth)


This paper examines the sensibility of rock motion of flat-bottom cylindrical shell tanks to the lateral force induced by the sloshing motion. Since the natural period of sloshing motion of the tank may be close to that of rocking motion of the tank, their resonance may result the serious damages of the storage systems. Therefore, it is necessary to examine their fundamental behavior beforehand. Using horizontal sinusoidal ground motion whose period matches the natural period of 1st sloshing mode of the tank, the rocking motion of the tank is numerically examined. The results imply that the sloshing behavior has the potential to make tanks rock.Copyright © 2004 by ASME


Author of this paper discusses, first and foremost, Article 172 of the Insurance and Reinsurance Activity Act of 11 September 2015, which lays down the principles related to the withdrawal of a permission to carry out insurance or reinsurance activity granted to a domestic insurance or reinsurance establishment. Apart from the above-mentioned issue, the author also reviews the correctness of recently introduced amendments in light of certain provisions of EU law and points to a major error made during the legislation process. The error in question relates to the supervisory authority's power to issue a decision prohibiting or limiting the right to freely dispose the assets of a domestic reinsurance establishment and to assume obligations by such an establishment as well as the power to issue a decision to transfer the administration of property of a domestic reinsurance establishment.


Delest, M.P. and J.M. Fedou, Enumeration of skew Ferrers diagrams, Discrete Mathematics 112 (1993) 65-79. In this paper, we show that the generating function for skew Ferrers diagrams according to their width and area is the quotient of new basic Bessel functions.


Design and analysis of routing protocols used for mobile ad hoc network (MANET) is currently an active area of research. This paper deals with determining the effects of several scenario metrics on the performance of dynamic source routing (DSR) protocol with regard to routing overhead. The scenario metrics include terrain, network size, pause time, node velocity, transmission range, tra±c load, and packet rates. In this paper, Taguchi approach is used to analyze and estimate the effects of the metrics. It is an extension of the author's previous study on the investigations of the effects of three scenario metrics on several performance metrics. It is discovered that network size was the most signifficant factor affecting the response, followed by pause time, node velocity, and finally traffic load.

 Keywords: Taguchi approach; design of experiment; mobile ad hoc network; dynamic source routing protocol.


As the result of assets evaluation field's division and specialization,the appraisal risk of forest assets evaluation has generality and particularity of assets evaluation.Based on the research of systemic risk vision,it is found that the risk of forest resources assets evaluation can be formed in many aspects,including of evaluation institution,evaluation personnel,evaluation based data,the client of evaluation business,evaluation technology system,the use of evaluation results.By cultivating high quality appraisal institution,strengthening evaluation personnel vocational training education and other measures can effectively guard against these risks.


This paper proposes a semantic tagging system for clinical documents. The semantic tags in the system are categories of information such as symptom, diagnosis, treatment, etc. Segmented phrases in the document are automatically labeled with these tags. The system uses a Conditional Random Field (CRF) and achieves 80.92% accuracy, which improves upon the baseline by almost 10%. Tf-idf inspired features contributes a significant portion of the increase.


The fluence rate distributions of neutrons emitted in the reactions of 50 MeV/u O-18-ion on thick Be, Cu, Au targets were measured with an activation method of threshold detectors and the neutron dose equivalent rate distributions at Im from the targets in intermediate energy heavy ion target area were obtained using the conversion coefficients for neutron fluence rate to ambient dose equivalent rate. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.


Creative Externalities, Sacramento, CA, United States, 2 School of Journalism, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, United States, Center for Equity and Inclusion, Portland, OR, United States, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, CA, United States, 5 The Avarna Group, Sacramento, CA, United States, MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, Santa Barbara, CA, United States, College of Letters and Science, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States


Statistic analysis of parts processing quality is an important content in machining.With the advantage of MATLAB software in mathematical computation,the parts processing quality distribution analysis of M file and spot diagram analysis of M file were programmed,respectively.The running results of the two files can conveniently display the histogram of size,χ-R digram,and such parameters as parts qualification rate,rejection rate,parts processing system error,etc.This paper provides a convenient and effective method for parts processing error statistical analysis.


Intake/exhaust valve timing and exhaust cam lift were changed to control the internal exhaust gas recirculation (IEGR) and homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI). To measure the IEGR rate, in-cylinder gas was sampled during from intake valve close to before ignition start. The lower exhaust cam made shorter valve event than higher exhaust cam and make IEGR increase because of trapping the exhaust gas. IEGR rate was more affected by exhaust valve timing than intake valve timing and increased as exhaust valve timing advanced. In-cylinder pressure was increased near top dead center due to early close of exhaust valve timing. Ignition timing is more affected by intake valve timing than exhaust valve timing in case of exhaust valve lift 8.4㎜ while ignition timing is affected by both intake and exhaust valve timing in case of exhaust valve 2.5㎜.


Five studies examined whether people stigmatize materialistic consumers by applying negative stereotypes to materialistic versus experiential consumers and inferring unfavorable underlying motives. Respondents were shown to harbor negative stereotypes of materialistic consumers as selfish, self-centered, and extrinsically motivated compared with experiential consumers (studies 1 and 2). These stereotypes led to less favorable impressions of consumers who were associated with prototypically materialistic versus experiential purchases (study 3), even following face-to-face conversations (study 4). Participants reported less favorable impressions of consumers with extrinsic than consumers with intrinsic motivations for purchases, both when the purchases were material and experiential (study 5).


Novel channel structures based on [M(bpdo)(3)](2+) and p-sulfonatocalix[4]arene nanocapsules have been established; these are sustained exclusively by charge-assisted pi...pi interactions and sorption experiments show the porous materials have selective guest sorption properties.


Graphene grown on metal surface, Cu(111), with a boron nitride(BN) buffer layer is studied for the first time. Our first-principles calculations reveal that charge is transferred from the copper substrate to graphene through the BN buffer layer which results in a n-doped graphene in the absence of a gate voltage. More importantly, a gap of 0.2 eV which is comparable to that of a typical narrow gap semicondutor opens just 0.5 eV below the Fermi-level at the Dirac point. The Fermi-level can be easily shifted inside this gap to make graphene a semiconductor which is crucial for graphene-based electronic devices. A graphene based p-n junction can be realized with graphene eptaxially grown on metal surface.


Abstract A model, based on the Radiative Transfer Theory and the Matrix Doubling algorithm, is tested with agricultural and forest radar returns measured by the JPL AIRSAR sensor over the Flevoland site (The Netherlands) at P, L and C bands. The test is generally valid, although some discrepancies are noted in the absolute P band values of μ° and not all the input parameters were obtainable from ground measurements. The model is also used to interpret the experimental results and to estimate the relative importance of the different scattering contributions.


Self-assembled In0.5Ga0.5As quantum dots (QDs) were grown using metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) on GaAs (100) substrate with different number of stacking QDs layers. Surface study using atomic force microscopy (AFM) shows that surface morphology of the self-assembled QDs change with different number of stacking QDs layers caused by the previous QDs layers and the thickness of the GaAs spacer layers. PL measurement shows variation in the PL spectra as a function of number of stacking layers of In0.5Ga0.5As QDs. The PL peak positions blue-shifted from 1225 nm to 1095 nm and dramatically increase in intensity with increasing number of stacking QDs layers.


In the research reflects the problem of the one-side approach to the territorial sport branding, which is focuses on big sports events. Careful systematic work with the citizens pushed into the background, that's why the main idea and the suitability of paying for such branding remains obscure. The decision of this problem, which is suggests, is based on the author's experience in the working in the youth sport organization.


Here, a novel multimetal-based inorganic–protein hybrid was developed to immobilize laccase as a model enzyme using copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) metal ions in phosphate-buffered saline. The synthesized multimetallic Cu3/Zn3(PO4)2–laccase hybrid (Cu/Zn-Lac) showed a significantly higher encapsulation yield of 96.5% compared with 87.0% with Cu3(PO4)2–laccase (Cu-Lac) and 90.2% with Zn3(PO4)2–laccase (Zn-Lac), respectively. The relative activity of Cu/Zn-Lac was 1.2-, 1.5-, and 2.6-fold higher than Zn-Lac, Cu-Lac, and free enzyme, respectively. The catalytic efficiency of Cu/Zn-Lac was 3.2-fold higher than the free enzyme (71.0 s–1 μM–1). The anodic peak current for the oxidation of 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid by Cu/Zn-Lac was 2.0- and 2.7-fold higher than Zn-Lac (1.05 μA) and Cu/Lac (0.77 μA), respectively. Remarkably, Cu/Zn-Lac displayed 2.1- and 2.7-fold lower charge transfer resistance compared with Zn-Lac (112 Ω) and Cu/Lac (145 Ω), respectively. Under repeated batch conditions, t...


ABSTRACTOne of the obstacles in the education of children with visual impairment is their understanding of sciencelessons. Their ability is gained from the concrete understanding, in which the sense of sight as the media organ of theinclusion of information is very limited. This limitation makes understanding science learning becomes less, so theability in this lessons still low. The influencing factor was learning process which did not use innovative learning.This research had purpose to analyze the influence of problem base learning toward science learning result tochildren with visual impairment.The time used in this research was 12 times meeting with 8 times treatment. This research was pre experiment with onegroup pre test post test design.From the result of pre test 43,3 and post test 65,8. Then data has been collection is analizing by usingwilcoxon match pairs test. It could be included that "there was significant influence of problem base learning towardscience learning result to the children with visual impairment" (Zh=2,201 > Zt=1,96, α=5%).Keywords: problem base learning, science learning result, children with visual impairment.


Tenant management of public housing is a worthwhile endeavor and is useful in raising the morale of the participants. It has been successful in improving conditions in a handful of seriously deteriorated projects. Such successes have been accomplished by only a few dedicated tenants but have been magnified by grass-roots activists who view tenant management as a solution for public housing ills. This misplaced emphasis has drawn attention away from the need for substantial innovative programs with extensive financing and professional operation.


Thalphenine (1) and thalphenine methine (2) have been isolated from Thalictrum polygamum Muhl., interrelated chemically, and their structures confirmed by X-ray crystallographic analysis of thalphenine iodide.


Jordan has joined the World Trade organization in 1995, with an aim of establishing an economic stability, continuing economic reforms, and improving the investment and business environment in spite of the surrounding conditions in the region and their negative economic and social effects. Commitment to the policy of economic openness and liberalization of the trade system pursued by Jordan since its accession to the WTO goes in line with the government's efforts to improve the business environment through measures taken in the areas of trade facilitation, customs procedures, and enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR). This paper aims to identify the Jordanian Trade Policy since 2008 in which it covers several axes, most notably the economic environment, trade and investment laws, analysis of trade policy tools, and performance according to sectors, which were included in the third appendix of the Marrakesh Agreement establishing the organization in 1994. By applying a qualitative and doctrinal legal approach, this paper analyses the Jordan's Ability to Complete the Third Trade Policy Review at the WTO. The finding reveals that Jordan, like other countries in the world, was affected by the economic changes that resulted from the global financial conflicts and crises which began with the global financial crisis, then followed by energy turmoil during the Arab Spring in 2011, Covid-19 epidemic and the very high competition in granting concessions to foreign investors. Finally, Jordan has come a long way in completing the review of the third trade policy in the WTO during the period from 2016 to the year in which the third review was supposed to take place, but Jordan was exposed to some obstacles that led to its decline in completing this review beyond its control and related to the regional and international situation, in particular the regional and international conflicts that resulted successive financial and economic crises.
WTO, TPRM, Jordanian trade policy, Investment Environment Law, Governance, Anti-corruption, Index of Economic Freedoms, economic legislations, customs tariff rates, Extension of the Fund Facility


Figures in digital trade show a substantial growth over the last years, but WTO law does not provide for an adequate legal framework encompassing digital trade rules. The Information technology Agreement might not encompass all new goods since the relevant Appendices have not been amended for 14 years and the digital services are only partially covered in the Specific GATS Commitments of WTO Members due to the fact that the so-called positive list approach requires active national commitments with respect to newly developed services. The most recent court practice (US-Gambling, China-AVHE), however, contains some promising signs of accepting e-commerce as service covered by the GATS. Legal scholars are now invited to formulate new digital trade rules facilitating the cross-border delivery of electronic goods and services as well as to develop concepts to overcome anticipated digital trade barriers (such as lack of access to technology, of interconnectivity and compatibility). Finally, the present digital divide must be overcome and turned into a digital opportunity for all.


Marie Antoinette syndrome following COVID-19 vaccination Dear Editor, We read with interest the case of alopecia areata following COVID-19 vaccination recently reported by Lee and colleagues. Here we would like to share a previously unreported case of alopecia areata (AA) following Pfizer/BioNTech BTN162b2 vaccination presenting as Marie Antoinette syndrome. In September 2021, a 39-year-old Caucasian woman was referred to our department for a sudden graying of the hair, which was rapidly followed by diffuse hair loss. The process started 4 days after the first dose of BTN162b2 vaccine. The patient did not have a history of pre-existing AA or other autoimmune conditions; there was no history of recent trauma or infectious disease. Physical examination showed a widespread hair loss in the central area of the scalp and at the vertex (Fig. 1a–c); moreover, nail pitting was observed (Fig. 1d). After the second vaccine dose, the alopecic area considerably enlarged. Clinical presentation was consistent with a diagnosis of Marie Antoinette syndrome, a rare variant of alopecia areata. The patient was treated with a tapering course of oral prednisone and topical clobetasol 0.05% foam. After 4 weeks of treatment, trichoscopy showed a few exclamation mark hairs and yellow dots on a background of regrowing hair, which also displayed an initial restoring of the original hair pigmentation (Fig. 1e).


The U.S. anti-circumvention provisions are far more than overprotective; they go beyond copyright and threaten the well established balance between innovation and Intellectual Property [...] the WCT intended anti-circumvention rules to be subject to restrictions - ideally the ones from national copyright law. [...] member states are strongly advised not to separate anti-circumvention rules from copyright law.


The purpose of this project is to develop an Inventory Control System for Pernec Transmission Sdn. Bhd. to solve the problems in planning the stock demand, managing stock records and quantity based on customer demand. Pernec Transmission Sdn. Bhd. is one of,the subsidiaries of Pernec Corporation Berhad and involves in supply and installation of telecommunication products. This system shall increase the efficiency of managing and handling records as well as to ensure optimum stock level. Timing for reorder of inventory is also included in this system. Microsoft Visual InterDev 6.0 and Microsoft Access 2000 for database are used to develop this system.Lot For Lot technique which is one of the techniques in Material Requirement Planning (MRP) of the Dependent Demand System has been implemented. In order to further increase the efficiency of this system, it has been developed on Waterfall approach and accessible from web (Intranet). It is hoped that this system will be beneficial for Pernec Transmission Sdn. Bhd. to increase their performance in managing the inventory thus the profit of the company.


The work in this paper aims to introduce analysis and applications for the internal state model which is a new model for a swarm of rovers interacting via pair-wise attractive and repulsive potentials. The internal state model updates the state of the art in overcoming the local minima problem through solving the problem with comparatively lower computation cost than other methods. The simulations results show that using the internal state model, a swarm of planetary rovers, rather than moving in a static potential field, are able to manipulate the potential according to their estimation of whether they are moving towards or away from the goal, which allows them to escape from and maneuver around a local minimum in the potential field to reach a goal. An application of a swarm of rovers to solve the problem for different shaped obstacles is introduced to show the efficiency of the model. The model proves stable convergence to a goal and provides similarities with the behaviour of real groups of animals.


In short, a bill of materials (BOM) is a list of parts or components and quantities, which are required to manufacture a product. A BOM also describes the component structure of a product, usually as a hierarchical structure implemented within a relational database. Generally, to generate a BOM of a product that has no variant is a relatively simple process. On the other hand, there are problems in generating a BOM for a product with many variants. Since the number of variants may be large, it is impossible to design and maintain a BOM structure for each variant. The high number of components will certainly results in a time consuming BOM generation. Moreover, another challenge of data management associated with variety of products is data redundancy. In order to overcome the problems, previous research has developed a product data model using a single structure for many product variants. The research also has implemented a heuristic rule as a BOM generator. However, the implementation has shown that generating a BOM has been time consuming and required relatively complex codes. This research deals with an improvement of the BOM generator developed in previous research. The improvement involves reducing the duration of processes and simplifying the codes.


298 'Iradition in America" is worth the price of the book. In fact, it is one of the most helpful surveys of the historiography written in recent years. I suspect it will become one of the significant analyses of evangelical historiography for a generation of American Church historians. Sweet provides superb bibliographic analysis and insight into this segment of American religious studies. While his comments on southern evangelicalism seem a bit limited, the rest of the work is excellent. No serious student of American religion should ignore this essay.


Previous studies have found a puzzlingly insignificant relationship between public school students' performance and school inputs. This study uses the principal-agent framework to investigate the teacher's role in explaining this puzzle. For this purpose, it addresses the issue of corporal punishment in elementary and secondary public schools. Using a panel of data on 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, followed from 1990 to 2000, I find that, in the relevant range, corporal punishment has a negative effect on student performance as measured by eight and fourth graders NAEP mathematics test scores. This result indicates a misalignment between students' and teachers' incentives that leads to an inefficient use of inputs.


The neurological involvement by IgG4‐related disease is not completely understood. We report the case of a patient that developed progressive paraparesis and urinary retention. The spinal MRI revealed a longitudinal extensive transverse myelitis, and the CSF was inflammatory. Anti‐AQP4 and anti‐MOG antibodies were negative in a live cell‐based assay. IgG4 level was 231 mg/dL in serum, twice the upper limit of normal. Later, mediastinal lymphadenopathies and intermediate uveitis were discovered, which are features of IgG4‐related disease leading to the diagnosis. This case highlights that IgG4‐related disease should be included in the differential diagnosis of spinal cord syndromes.


We study the generalized degrees of freedom (gDoF) of the block-fading noncoherent multiple input multiple output (MIMO) channel with asymmetric distributions of link strengths, and a coherence time of T symbol durations. We derive the optimal signaling structure for communication for asymmetric MIMO, which is distinct from that for the MIMO with identically independent distributed (i.i.d.) links. We extend the existing gDoF results for single input multiple output (SIMO) with i.i.d. links to the asymmetric case, proving that selecting the statistically best antenna is gDoF-optimal. Using the gDoF result for SIMO, we prove that for T=1, the gDoF is zero for MIMO channels with arbitrary link strength distributions, extending the result for MIMO with i.i.d. links. We show that selecting the statistically best antenna is gDoF-optimal for multiple input single output (MISO) channel. We also derive the gDoF for the 2x2 MIMO channel with different exponents in the direct and cross links. In this setting, we show that it is always necessary to use both the antennas to achieve the optimal gDoF, in contrast to the results for 2x2 MIMO with i.i.d. links. We show that having weaker crosslinks, gives gDoF gain compared to the case with i.i.d. links. For noncoherent MIMO with i.i.d. links, the traditional method of training each transmit antenna independently is DoF optimal, whereas we observe that for the asymmetric 2x2 MIMO, the traditional training is not gDoF-optimal. We extend this observation to a larger MxM MIMO by demonstrating a strategy that can achieve larger gDoF than a traditional training-based method.


Every genus is described and illustrated with one or more plates of line drawings by the botanical artist Eleanor Catherine, and distribution maps. Topics covered include their economic value, phylogenetic relationships, fossil history, cultivation, anatomy (by J.C. French) and chemistry (by R. Hegnauer).


Well-tailored spherical carbon capsules with a hollow macroporous core of ca. 280 nm and a ca. 40 nm thick mesoporous shell were synthesized and explored for the first time as cathode catalyst support in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC). The unique structural characteristics of hollow core/mesoporous shell (HCMS) carbon including high specific surface area, large pore volume, uniform particle size, and well-developed three-dimensionally interconnected bimodal porosity make it an ideal candidate as catalyst support for low-temperature fuel cells. Considerable improvements in electrocatalytic activity toward oxygen reduction reactions and in fuel cell performance have been achieved by Pt(20 wt %) supported on the HCMS carbon (HCMSC) when compared with its counterpart, Pt supported on commonly used commercially available catalyst support carbon black Vulcan XC-72 (VC), suggesting that the HCMSC is an excellent and much more efficient cathode catalyst support than VC for PEMFC application.


In Robert McAlmon's Berlin stories, written and set in the early years of Weimar Berlin, three Americans attempt to construct their homosexual identities. Their constructions are, however, informed by—and limited to—signs of queerness already in circulation. The city that offers all three characters the freedom to be queer thus also "confines" them to a degenerate, self-destructive lifestyle. Drawing on Judith Butler's theory that subjects are compelled to reiterate gender norms, the essay explore how these characters are constrained to repeat queer regulatory norms. Foster, "Miss" Knight, and "Steve" seemingly embrace the denigrated characteristics of queerness—casual sex, gender abnormality, excessive alcohol and cocaine usage, unproductive lifestyle—because the Berlin of McAlmon's text offers no alternative paradigm. McAlmon's stories alert us to the subtle, insidious workings of regulatory norms, whereby queer liberation re-enforces heteronormativity.


Classical control systems utilize implicit analytical models and select inputs using numerical computation in order to achieve desired plant performance in real time. Artificial intelligence planning systems utilize explicit symbolic or logical models of discrete operations and construct consistent planned sequences using symbolic reasoning to achieve specified task goals. In the development of more complex intelligent systems, these two approaches must interact in order to successfully execute real-time operations in a manner consistent with the global goals and constraints of the task. Intelligent control and real-time planning are approaches to developing a theory and methodology for the design systems which incorporate this interface. In this paper, we provide some examples of the role of task representation in the definition of these control and planning strategies. We describe in detail some results on task planning of assembly sequences and the use of precedence relations as an implicit model of ordering constraints for assembly operations.


5. Skyler JS, Siegler DE, Reeves ML. A comparison of insulin regimens in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Care 1982; 5, suppl 1: 11-18. 6. Schiffrin A, Belmonte MM. Comparison between continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion and multiple injections of insulin. Diabetes 1982; 31: 255-264. 7. Calabrese G, Bueti A, Santeusano F, Giomolini A, Zega G, Angeletti G, Cartechini MG, Brunetti P. Continuous Subcutaneous insulin infusion treatment in insulindependent diabetic patients: A comparison with conventional optimized treatment in a long term study. Diabetes Care 1982; 5: 457-465. 8. Home PD, Capaldo B, Burrin JM, Worth R, Alberti KGMM. A crossover comparison of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) against multiple insulin injections in insulin-dependent diabetic subjects. Improved control with CSII. Diabetes Care 1982; 5: 466-471. 9. Press M, Tamborlane W, Simonson D, Sherwin R. Does insulin pump treatment impair glucose cou nter-regulation. Diabetologia 1983; 25: 188. 10. Home PD, Capaldo B, Alberti KGMM. The quality of metabolic control during open-loop insulin infusion in type 1 diabetics. In Mongola E (Ed). Diabetes 1982. 513-518.


One of the most controversial dimensions along which developing therapeutic approaches for bulimia can be differentiated is their allegiance to an "abstinence" or "nonabstinence" model. Through analogy to traditional treatment programs for chemical dependency, many self-help and professional programs for bulimia hold that the complete elimination of binge-vomiting behavior is a prerequisite for therapeutic work, and require abstinence from the inception of treatment. In contrast, the nonabstinence model suggests that a more gradual reduction in the frequency of episodes may be preferable in that it provides more opportunities for relapse prevention training and avoids reinforcing dichotomous thinking styles. The present paper reviews the theoretical and clinical arguments that have been advanced by each side, including the case for classifying bulimia as a substance abuse disorder. A strategy for investigating the relative efficacy of the two approaches is proposed. It is suggested that particular attention be paid to such variables as differential attrition, the effect of each modality on the accuracy of self-report, the need for continuing or supplementary therapy, the occurrence of treatment "casualties," interactions between client characteristics and mode of therapy, and long-term results. In the interim before such data are available, a reasonable clinical recommendation may be the implementation of a "compromise" approach designed to maximize the advantages claimed by each model while minimizing possible risks.


Restrained frames with yielding damper is one of useful usable systems in earthquake regions and areas in order to decrease the structure's respond in efforts resulted by an earthquake. We have studied steel frames with circular yielding element behavior in this paper and examined dimension, size and bending stiffness at rate of absorbing energy rate under cycle loading in them. We also studied circular element stiffness inside the frame and the amount of side stiffness was computed considering radius and inetria moment and it is shown that how we can increase this stiffness three times more by adding two members inside the circular yielding element. Finally we studied these systems' behavior by push over analysis and determined the effect of using circular damper at increasing structures behavioral coefficient. (Mohammad Reza Mahmoud Kelaye, Mohammad Bahrami. Computing stiffness of co-central restrains with a circular yielding element. J Am Sci 2013;9(10):350-358). (ISSN: 1545-1003). http://www.jofamericanscience.org . 47


Purpose
– There is only limited knowledge about the performance benefits of the alignment of sustainability-related upstream and downstream collaboration. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the deviation from an optimal profile of supply chain collaboration and its detrimental effect on sustainability performance as well as market performance.

Design/methodology/approach
– The authors analyze the deviation from an optimal profile of supply chain collaboration and its detrimental effect on sustainability as well as market performance. Using data collected from 259 European manufacturing firms and advanced structural equation modeling approach, the authors empirically test a number of direct, mediation, and moderation effects.

Findings
– The study shows that an alignment between supply chain initiatives does pay off. Furthermore, the results show that the effects of alignment on performance measures are mediated by the firm's internal sustainable production.

Research limitations/implications
– The paper provides research limitations and implications as part of the research.

Practical implications
– The paper also offers important conclusions for practitioners. Particularly the paper shows that sustainable supply chain collaboration needs to be operated at an ideal profile in collaboration with advanced internal practices to generate improved performance.

Originality/value
– This work is differentiated from earlier work through the joint consideration of alignment of supply chain collaboration for customers and suppliers, providing in combination with mediation analysis new nuances to the field of sustainable supply chain management.


AGNEWJ. Newtechniques for thediagnosisof carpal tunnelsyndrome. Scand J Work Environ Health 13(1987)385-388. An overviewis presentedof theassessmentof carpal tunnelsyndrome (CTS) in manual workers, withemphasis on the distinction from other compression syndromesand from diffuse polyneuropathy. Clinical examinations, electrodiagnosticstudies, the determination of vibration threshold, thermography, and, recently, computerizedtomography havebeen used. This last-mentioned method has also beenemployedin a study indicating that a subgroup of the general population maypos sess a risk factor, small carpal canal, associated with the development of CTS.


Among the various biometric identifications available, fingerprints authentication is the oldest and the most reliable source of authentication. Identification of fingerprints basically relies on minutiae extraction. In most cases the finger print images that are obtained are of poor quality due to various reasons such as scars, dirt, non-uniform ink intensity and skin diversities. So enhancement of image prior to extraction increases the consistency. In this paper a new methodology was proposed for finger print image enhancement where the process begins with ridge orientation using neural network approach that follows dividing the image into white block, black block and grey block, which is called ternarisation, which is a new methodology to deal with uncertainty of minutiae. Then the image is binarised using the concept of pixel aggregation. And finally thinning is applied before proceeding to effective minutiae extraction.


Modeling, whether for conceptualization or specification, is a key activity in software engineering and many other design and engineering disciplines. Especially in early project phases, most users prefer informal models sketched on whiteboards over heavyweight CASE tools that enforce a formal notation. But since physical whiteboards can offer only limited flexibility and usability when dealing with large model sets, large interactive displays are increasingly used to efficiently support the modeling process. In this paper, we present an approach that focuses on the navigation among model sketches that are created on such displays. We strive to hide the separation of model files and the underlying file system from the users whenever possible. Instead of laboriously navigating across file names and directories, the users shall be enabled to navigate among model sketches and related artifacts via intuitive gestures, using the semantics and relationships of the elements themselves. Additionally, our approach explicitly visualizes otherwise hidden relationships between the created artifacts and allows easy and direct access to their content.


The High Temperature Ceramic Cross Flow Recuperator was tested in actual furnacing operations under a Department of Energy Program, ''Technology Acceleration Program for High Temperature Recuperators.'' This program has a goal of installing and monitoring 175 ceramic recuperators on industrial furnaces of many different types and utilizing high temperature furnace exhausts greater than 1500 F to preheat combustion air and document the actual fuel savings. This paper will discuss the work being done under this program with actual case studies of forging, normalizing, heat treating, aluminum pot melting, ladle heating, reverbs, calcine and radient tube furnaces. The discussion will cover both combustion systems design as well as cost and payback analysis.


Two new species of Dichanthelium are described: Dichanthelium appalachiense from shale woodlands in the mountains of Virginia, with a historical population from Pennsylvania; and Dichanthelium harvillii from a mafic region in the Piedmont of Virginia.


Brain-Computer Interface has gained significant attention from the research community as it provides a potential avenue to aid people with motor disabilities. However, the major challenge in this is to accurately decode the EEG signals to control an external device. This research study has used EEG data from the participant with spinal cord injury to accurately map them into different classes that can be used as control commands. Further, a deep transfer learning model is implemented to classify motor imagery signals that can be used as control signals for a neuro-prosthetic device. Finally, the proposed method achieves the best accuracy of 100%.


The utility model belongs to the construction waste comprehensive processing utilization field, in particular to a construction waste comprehensive processing utilization system. The system comprises a material feeding system, a breaking separating system, a primary separating system, a secondary separating system and a conveying device. The system enables the whole construction waste processing process to achieve automatic sorting through comprehensive processing through a full-automatic mechanical device, materials with various specifications are separated grade by grade through striking, breaking and grinding to achieve different using purposes. A mode of atomization wrapping and increasing the monomer molecular specific gravity is adopted to process fine powder which is produced lastly. Construction waste resources are comprehensively utilized, which enables the construction waste management to be orderly, resources are utilized, the processing is harmless, and the purposes of saving earth, saving non-renewable energy resources, and reducing secondary pollution are achieved.


The coordination chemistry of nonmacrocyclic ligands containing only N, C, and H atoms is surveyed. Such ligands include ammonia and linear polyamines as well as heterocyclic N-compounds and catenated N-systems. Among the topics discussed are N-ligand synthesis, metal–N bond formation, reactions of coordinated N-donor ligands, and the utilization of metal–N complexes. Structural and theoretical aspects include the consideration of metal–N stability constants, hard-acid soft-base concepts, inorganic reaction mechanisms, molecular mechanics, chelate ring stereochemistry, chirality, and supramolecular chemistry.

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ammonium;
nitrogen donor ligands


A major period of transformation has begun all over the world since 1980s. The
important developments occurring in the political field with neoliberal policies have also
affected economic field equally. Economic stability and transformation cannot be considered
separately from political stability and transformation. In this context, disintegration of the
Soviet Union and Yugoslavia has led to important developments not only political but also
economic fields. Today, there are countries of Bosnia - Herzegovina, Slovenia, Serbia,
Croatia, Macedonia, Kosovo and Montenegro in the territory of the former Yugoslav
federation. With dissolution of the federation, political and economic transformation process
started in these countries. This study aims to make a comparative analysis in the context of
macroeconomic indicators on Bosnia – Herzegovina's economy with other FYRs' economies
that emerged as a result of political transformation.


Abstract Drought is one of the most drastic natural phenomenon, having devastating economic and environmental damages. Most studies related to drought monitoring consider quantitative indices, primarily based on univariate drought indicator. Besides, drought characteristics are important to monitor the impacts of drought on any specific area. The objective of this study is to introduce a new drought index using copula approach. Additionally, drought duration, severity and peak intensity are analyzed based on various drought indices. The dependence among characteristics are exploited and return period calculations are compared. For that purpose, monthly meteorological data for Aksehir Station in Konya are investigated.


CHALLENGING ETHICAL ISSUES ABOUND IN NURSING AND HEALTH CARE, AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE PRACTICE SETTING. Nurse educators face numerous ethical dilemmas in the academic environment as well. In this issue of Nursing Education Perspectives, the topic of ethics is addressed from various perspectives, including the ethical knowledge base of nursing students who are enrolled in advanced practice education and the increasing incidence of incivility in academia. These are timely topics for all who teach in our nursing programs. I believe that facilitating the development of our students' professional values and, thus, the ethical foundation of their nursing practice is one of our greatest responsibilities as nurse educators. We serve as role models for our students in our professional interactions with others, and how we conduct ourselves when addressing ethical dilemmas can become a teaching- learning moment for students. Some of the ethical challenges that we experience as nurse educators include academic dishonesty (of students or peers); incivility among and between students, faculty, and/or administrators; the spreading of unfounded, damaging rumors; and violations of confidentiality, to cite just a few examples. The widespread use of social media and email communication plays a role in escalating the incidence of ethical compromises in our relationships with others. It is not easy for any nurse educator to face these challenges, and it is especially difficult if one is new to the faculty role and lacking confidence in one's ability to competently confront these issues. The NLN has heard the voice of its members concerning ethical issues unique to nursing education. Many of you have raised concerns about the ethical challenges you are facing in your nursing programs and have sought guidance on how best to address them. The League has responded by developing the document "Ethical Principles for Nursing Education" as a foundational guide to ethical practices for nurse educators. (The text, excerpted in the Headlines from the NLN in this issue, is online at www.nln.org.) This new document draws on the NLN core values of caring, integrity, diversity, and excellence - values integrated into and reflected throughout all the work in which we engage. As educators and administrators, it is our responsibility to create the teaching-learning environment that we want exhibited within our nursing programs and to convey the values of that environment through our words and our actions. …


Advanced countries, such as Japan, South Korea, Singapore and others, have achieved a high level of economic development and well-being of the people on the basis of turning science into a direct productive force. According to experts, the economic growth in these countries was ensured of the human factor, than capital and natural resources combined. An important role in the process of preparing highly qualified personnel for the economy is played by the higher education system. In a number of postSoviet states, including Russia, universities and institutes of the Academy of Sciences play a significant role in shaping the knowledge economy. However, in recent years, due to low quality of graduates of higher education, a situation has arisen in Russia where, with an excess of graduates, the need for the sectors that make up the knowledge-based economy is not satisfied. The author attempt not only to show the leading role of higher education in the development of the knowledge economy, but also to analyze what problems prevent Russia today from reaching the front lines in the world.


This paper describes the vibration analysis of DSP based sensorless SRM drive used for Electric vehicles (EVs). The vibration signals of the motor are measured using National instrument (NI) vibration sensor to suite under different load conditions. A higher order time domain analysis and FFT spectrum of measured vibration signals are also presented. To demonstrate the effectiveness of the randomized turn off angle generation in sensorless control, the vibration, torque and speed results are reported and comparative analysis between constant and variable turn off angle control are given. The algorithm has been implemented in real time by using TMS320F2812 DSP controller and tested with different experimental conditions on 1 hp,8/6 SRM drive. A test results are proving that the randomized turn off angle method increases the performance of sensorless control system in terms of less speed oscillation, less torque ripples and less vibration even low speed in steady state condition than the constant off angle methods.


The issues addressed in this paper concern the effect of pressure in the Common Rail accumulator on the engine operating parameters such as its torque, power output, rotational speed as well as its hourly and specific fuel consumption. Here, the research methods were performed by using the engine test bench strictly in accordance with the specific standards but particularly according to the requirements specified by these standards. The research station was the Fiat Multijet 1.3 JTD engine with turbocharging and direct injection, used as a power unit in the motor cars. Additionally, the experimental tests were run by using also (1) the HP-made measuring set for measurements the high pressure (up to 2,500 bars) in the Common Rail system, and (2) the CDIF/2 diagnostic interface. All relationships are presented in the form of graphs, and what is found here is the increasing linear relationship between the p rail pressure and the engine speed: with an increase in speed comes a decrease in the total injection time. The torque and its power output were a function of both the pressure in the Common Rail accumulator and the speed. It was found that the highest total engine efficiency (fuel consumption per unit) was for the rail pressure ranging from 1,000 to 1,100 bars. The findings come up for discussion about the apt choice of pressure in the rail, together with the total injection time and the turbocharger highest efficiency, for the specified speed of a car power unit.


A public exhibition of historical artefacts related to infant feeding, part of a cross-disciplinary project uses glass feeding bottles, tins of formula milk, breast-pumps, shawls, old advertisements and advice manuals, as well as images of Welsh mothers feeding during different historical periods, to provide a non-directive opening for reflection and conversation about the ways that babies have been fed at different times.


Background: Harmonization of the outcome of educational programs and the actual skills requirement of the labor market is a necessity in all countries. Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the perceptions of employers on whether the academic experience of HIMT alumni/ employees is properly suited to the work environment. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted in hospitals where graduates of HIMT / alumni / employees had begun their careers at the current study time. A questionnaire was used. Results: All employers indicated considerable satisfaction with the ability of their employees (HIMT alumni) to function in multidisciplinary teams, to communicate adequately with clients and peers, to adhere to work rules and policies, to display interest and industry in work assignments, to understand of ethical issues, and with their ability to learn and use the computer and other modern tools of technology. Conclusions: All employers participating in this study demonstrated their satisfaction with HIMT alumni / employees, but indicated that there was, however, room for improvement. [Mona Faisal Al-Qahtani, Rawan Almansour, Abier Alharbi, Maha Aljasser, and Haifa Alsunaid. Employer Perceptions of Workforce Preparation of the Graduates of the Health Information Management and Technology Program. J Am Sci 2013;9(12): 282-286]. (ISSN: 1545-1003). http://www.jofamericanscience.org. 39


Means for switching the direction of the signal transmission for the USB (Universal Serial Bus), characterized - That between the terminals of both the "Send a '(4, 6) and Bussensor (5, 7) of two over the lines for signal transmission (8a, 8b) of interconnected bus coupler (1, 2) a circuit for arbitrating (3) is switched, wherein each of the outputs of the bus coupler (1, 2) connected together via a controlled switch state as a circuit for arbitration (3) with the transmit / receive control terminal of the respective other Busopplers (2, 1) in such a way - That in the idle state (after SE0) the bus coupler (1, 2) respectively in the "receiving" and upon detection of the first of a bus coupler (1, 2) detected signal edge of the other bus coupler (2, 1) until the detection of SE0 in is the state of "Send" switched, the delay time of signal transmission is greater than the switching time of the circuit for arbitrating (3) in the state "Send", - That at the end of ...


The paper introduced the design and way to implement the originality, machinery composition and control system of "Earth" in the opening ceremony of Shanghai World Expo.


Objective To study the incidence of small coronary artery to right ventricular fistula after surgical repair of tetralagy of Fallot and investigate its possible mechanism and prognosis. Methods Forty patients with tetralogy of Fallot successfully received total repair in our hospital,including 35 patients with right ventriclar outlet tract obstructions (combined with pulmonary artery stenosis or without pulmonary artery stenosis) and 5 patients with only pulmonary artery stenosis. By using color Doppler flow imaging,the postoperative small coronary artery to right ventriclar fistula and its long-term result and the follow-up time were investigated. Results Postoperative small coronary artery to right ventriclar fistula occurred in seven cases ( 17.5 %). With the follow-up echocardiographic examination,this fistula disappeared during three months after surgery in 3 cases and six months after surgery in the rest 4 cases. All these seven cases had right ventricular outlet tract stenosis caused by hypertrophic muscles before surgery and right ventricular myectomy was processed. In the follow-up time,none had other complications. Conclusions After the resection of hypertrophic muscles of right ventricule in surgery repair of tetralogy of Fallot,postoperative small coronary artery to right ventricular fistula will occur in some patients,it has no significant influence on cardiac blood dynamics. Color Doppler flow imaging is a sensitive and important method to detect the follow-up fistula.


A novel approach is presented for fully automated boundary extraction and rectification of bony tissue from planar CT data. The approach extracts and rectifies feature boundary in a hierarchical fashion. It consists of a fuzzy multilevel thresholding operation, followed by a small void cleanup procedure. Then a binary morphological boundary detector is applied to extract the boundary. However, defective boundaries and undesirable artifacts may still be present. Thus two innovative anatomical knowledge based algorithms are used to remove the undesired structures and refine the erroneous boundary. Results of applying the approach on lumbar CT images are presented, with a discussion of the potential for clinical application of the approach.


According to the course of the contamination accident of Songhua River,this paper analyses the main problems existing in the response to the sudden accident and thereby offers some ideas and suggestions.They might be useful in preventing sudden environmental pollution accidents from happening and improve our ability of the prevention and treatment of emergent accidents,and they also have positive sense to building the disposal system of suddenly accidents.


The theme of the present study is the integration between executive functions and comprehensive reading, considering the neuro-learning. Executive functions are a set of cognitive skills that enable the individual to plan, regulate, execute actions, thoughts and emotions at the expense of a goal. The comprehensive reading involves the recognition of a word and the extraction of its meaning, and for this it requires the identification of the letters, recognition of the word, access to the meaning, syntactic and semantic integration, numerous cognitive processes, among them, the integration of executive functions. Thus, the objective was to correlate the constructs of executive functions and reading comprehension, considering neuro-learning. For this purpose, a literature review was carried out, based on books of neuro-learning from the last 20 years, and articles from Scielo, Academic Google, Pubmed and Virtual Health Library databases, conducting a survey based on keywords, executive functions, reading and comprehensive reading from the last 10 years. Therefore, it was concluded that language skills, such as oral language, phonological awareness and word recognition are essential for reading and understanding, however other cognitive processes are also involved in this complex activity, in particular the executive functions, which proved to be fundamental for the reader to understand a text effectively.


The project goal was to demonstrate the possibility of orchid virus transmission by a chewing insect, the Australian cockroach (Periplaneta australasiae) under controlled conditions. The experiments were housed in aluminum frame screen cages to contain the cockroaches. Two plants were placed in each cage: an orchid that tested positive for orchid virus and a young clone of Oncidium Sweet Sugar 'Kalender' that tested as virus free. Australian cockroaches were introduced into four of the cages. Two cages were used as controls containing the above plant material, but with no cockroaches. Approximately one third of the Australian cockroaches used were "wild" caught in a nearby conservatory and the rest were purchased from a commercial supplier. The cockroaches were communally housed for 1 week. We assumed that any of the wild-caught cockroaches that carried an orchid virus would distribute the virus particles by mutual grooming. The Australian cockroaches were housed with the plant material until sufficient feeding damage was observed. At that time, the orchid virus testing was repeated on the Oncidium Sweet Sugar 'Kalender'. Samples of new growth tissue were initially tested at a commercial laboratory and were subjected to an orchid virus screen that identifies nine viral agents known specifically to orchids. Test results were negative for virus presence. Four weeks after feeding damage was observed, testing was repeated. Tissue from the feeding sites was tested for presence of CymMV and ORSV with Agdia's immunoStrip kits. Two sites were faintly positive for CymMV. Testing was repeated 18 weeks later with Agdia's immunoStrip kits and the same sites showed a strong response for both CymMV and ORSV.


ESCA spectra in CK region were measured for several kinds of linear polymers; corrections for the influence of charging were made. The chemical shifts (ΔEb) in the ESCA spectra observed were compared with the chemical shifts (δc) in 13C NMR and electron densities (ED). There are generally good linearities in both comparisons with only a few exceptions. Two kinds of linear relations can be deduced in the ESCA data and one in the ED. One ESCA relation is deduced from all the data observed and the other from the data of the aliphatic groups alone. The linear relations are: ΔEb=−0.029δc+4.35 (whole)ΔEb=−0.045δc+6.85 (aliphatic)ΔEb=−9.43ED+37.38 We can safely say that there are linear relations between CK ESCA and 13C NMR chemical shifts, and between ESCA chemical shifts and electron densities. These linear relations serve for the assignment of peaks in the course of ESCA studies.


In his treatment of the body-mind and life problem he comes near what has come to be called the emergence theory, as he himself recognizes. "The distinction between physical, psycho-physical, and mental is thus one of levels of increasing complexity and intimacy of interaction among natural events." Just why he thinks that his present doctrine is not identical with such a theory of levels in nature as I put forth in my Evolutionary Naturalism I do not see. Obviously his is a theory of evolutionary naturalism. And this brings me to the statement of one of the weaknesses-as I see it-of Dewey's philosophy, viz., his neglect of the problem of localization. Just where are feelings, sense-qualities, and ideas? He admits the central importance of the organism for all these affairs and yet, because the events with which these are connected are more inclusive than the organism, he refuses to locate feelings and ideas in the organism. In this way he escapes from the problems of epistemology and remains in the fog of "experience." I have said these things rather sharply because they need sharp saying. And yet I wish again to register my admiration for the manner in which he has handled the psycho-physical problem. I know that it has heartened me in my fight against traditional dualism. There is less that is novel in the concluding lectures. Dewey is not an aesthetician, and his remarks on art strike me as rather flat. His treatment of the value question is good because he is here at home with his intimate knowledge of morality and education. I have been critical of this book because it deserves that attitude. I mean this in the way of a compliment. I believe that Dewey is on the right track and that something of the nature of a humanistic naturalism has come upon the modern world to stay. Let those who are working in the field of religion take note.


The design principle and realization method of digital PID control system are discussed in terms of the characteristics of DC brushless electromotor, and the experimental curve is also presented.The conclusion shows that the digital PID arithmetic is flexible in control,high in precision and easy in high integration compared with analog arithmetic.


INTRODUCTION In 2005, the State of Minnesota brought charges against Peter Jones, a convicted predatory offender, for failing to comply with Minnesota's predatory offender registration law.1 Jones, a Native- American residing on the Leech Lake reservation, violated the State's registration statute when he failed to verify his address with county authorities.2 Jones challenged the State's subject matter jurisdiction, claiming that the registration law was civil in nature, and therefore exceeded the State's criminal jurisdiction over Native-Americans residing in Indian country.3 The court granted Jones's motion and dismissed the case, revealing a significant jurisdictional gap in the State's ability to maintain a comprehensive registry of sex offenders and those convicted of other predatory offenses.4 Minnesota is one of six states that, following Public Law 280' s passage by Congress in 1953,5 was given jurisdiction over offenses committed by Native-Americans in Indian country.6 As interpreted by the Supreme Court, Public Law 280 gives these states "criminal/prohibitory" jurisdiction over Native-Americans on Indian reservations, but does not extend state jurisdiction to "civil/regulatory" matters.7 Since the law's passage in 1953, ten more states have assumed full or partial jurisdiction under Public Law 280.8 In total, 23% of Native-Americans residing on reservations in the contiguous 48 states and all Alaska natives are subject to Public Law 280.9 The Jones decision reveals a significant jurisdictional gap in the sex offender registries of Public Law 280 states. As states continue to tighten their sex offender registration requirements, the jurisdictional chasm revealed in Jones has important public policy and public safety implications for other Public Law 280 states. Immediately after the Jones decision, the Minnesota governor voiced strong concerns that Indian reservations would become unmonitored safe havens for the state's sex offenders.10 These fears, however, ignore the fact that tribal governments are equally concerned about the public safety risk posed by sex offenders.11 Although the Minnesota governor has pressed the Minnesota Supreme Court to reverse the Jones decision, the Minnesota Attorney General and the Minnesota tribes have developed a more workable solution by entering into political agreements to resolve the issue of predatory offenders residing on tribal reservations.12 Tribal-State agreements, like those developed in Minnesota, are able to effectively close the jurisdictional gap revealed by Jones, while also overcoming many of the shortcomings of Public Law 280. Public Law 280 has been heavily criticized as being out of sync with the federal government's current policy in favor of tribal sovereignty.13 Furthermore, the Supreme Court's test for determining whether a law is criminal/prohibitory or civil/regulatory for purposes of Public Law 280 jurisdiction has proved to be unworkable, and has led to inconsistent results from state to state.14 Political agreements, as the Minnesota experience reveals, allow a state and a tribe to develop mutually beneficial registration requirements that respect tribal sovereignty and are tailored to the tribe's unique cultural values, economic situation, and law enforcement capabilities. At the same time, collaboration between State and tribal law enforcement agencies preserves the existence of a comprehensive, state-wide predatory offender registry without leaving its fate to the unpredictable discretion of the courts. This Comment will show that political agreements are the ideal method for tribes and states subject to Public Law 280 to address the jurisdictional gap revealed by Jones in States' sex offender registries. In doing so, this Comment will analyze the agreements developed between the Minnesota Attorney General and the Minnesota tribes after the Jones decision, arguing that they can serve as an effective model for other states and tribes as they attempt to resolve this important issue. …


Two new tetrachloroferrates(III) have been synthesized of molecular formulas [(CH3)2NH2][FeCl4] and [(CH3)2NH2]2FeCl5. The differences in their physicochemical properties have been highlighted using thermal analysis (TG-MS) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The crystal and molecular structure of [(CH3)2NH]2FeCl5 was determined. The iron(III) cation is four coordinated by chloride ions, and it adopts a slightly distorted tetrahedral coordination with three angles smaller and three larger than the tetrahedral one. In the structure four intermolecular N-H···Cl hydrogen bonds link the [(CH3)2NH2]+ cations to dimers via a Cl− bridge.


This study examines the extent to which non-health databases index public health and healthcare related journals. The field of public health and healthcare is unique and multidisciplinary and therefore presents some challenges for researchers looking for published literature in the field. This challenge forces researchers to look beyond databases like Medline and search a wide array of databases in various fields. A list of journal titles from non-health databases in various fields was used to compare title coverage in Medline (Ovid). Databases used in this study are Canadian Business & Current Affairs (CBCA) Complete, which is a multidisciplinary database; ABI/Inform covering business literature; Public Affairs Information Services (PAIS); EconLit; PsycInfo focusing only on public health journals and eliminating psychology specific journals; Sociological Abstracts; and Women's Studies international.


Abstract : An investigation of the division of loads between the propeller and the shroud of a shroudedpropeller configuration was conducted in the 17-foot test section of the Langley 300-MPH 7- by 10-foot tunnel. This investigation covered an angle-of-attack range from -10 to 110 degrees and a range of advance ratios (0 to 0.595) typical of the transition speed range of a tilt-duct VTOL aircraft. For the configurations with fixed blade angle (24 degrees at the three-quarter radius), the normal force and pitching moment developed by the propeller and spinner were only a relatively small part of the over-all normal force and pitching moment of either a stalled or an unstalled shroud. The ratio of the thrust of the propeller and spinner to total thrust was found to vary from about 0.4 in hovering to about 0.7 at the highest advance ratio of the tests, 0.595, with the shroud at zero angle of attack. (Author)


Soil microbial biomass (SMB) measurements are often used in soil biological analysis; however, their interpretation can be problematic. In this review, both the limitations and benefits of indirect (both CHCl3 fumigation incubation and fumigation extraction, and substrate-induced respiration) SMB measurements are outlined, along with their value and interpretation as attributes or indicators to assess some soil quality (SQ) functions (e.g., enhance plant growth, maintain aggregation, regulate energy) for mainly humid, temperate soils, with specific emphasis on research conducted in eastern Canada and New Zealand. Indirect SMB methods are subject to limitations analogous to "soil test" procedures (e.g., soil sampling and handling, water content, storage prior to treatment), and also the difficulties with establishing an acceptable "control" and fraction (i.e., k value) of SMB mineralized or extracted. In many cases, such limitations present a need for some degree of standardization (e.g., pre-conditions of...


The causes and types of wall cracks of masonry structure were analyzed.Combining with the present usage of masonry structures in the civil buildings,the main measures to prevent and reduce cracking,described in"Masonry Structure Design Code",were analyzed.Then some specific suggestions were put forward from two aspects of prevention and treatment,which would provide references for construction design,construction and management.


Review(s) of: Welsh Patagonians: The Australian Connection, by Michelle Langfield and Peta Roberts, Darlinghurst, NSW, Crossing Press, 2005, xvii + 398 pp. RRP $35.00. ISBN 0-9578291-8-3.


X-molecular sieve was synthesized from potassium feldspar occurring in Changbai Mt. by hydrothermal synthesis. The synthesizing procedures and the production capability were studied. The factor which influences the quality of the molecular sieve,mainly includes the mol ratios of H2O/Na2O and SiO2/Al2O3,the rotate speed during the reaction process and the aging of the gelatin mixture. 12 hours is the optimum crystallization time,and the absorbability of products reaches the state standards of chemical industry in China.


A formal derivation of an asymptotic expansion for the Helmholtz free energy FN of a system of N Λ‐dimensional rigid spheres of diameter Σ is given, which has the form, FN / NkBT ∼ lim τ → 1 ν ln(λ / σ) − ν ln(τ − 1) + C + D(τ − 1) + E(τ − 1)2 + ···, where kB is Boltzmann's constant, λ is the mean thermal de Broglie wavelength, and θ = V / V0 is the reduced volume of a system of volume V, close‐packed volume V0, at temperature T. Formal expressions for the constants C, D, and E are derived, and the cell‐cluster technique is applied to the calculation of C and D for the hexagonal‐close‐packed and face‐centered‐cubic lattices. The results are CHCP = 1.7786846···, CFCC = 1.7795003···, DHCP = 0.54187···, DFCC = 0.557994···. A value for D for the two‐dimensional triangular lattice is found to be DT = 0.098993···. Agreement with computer experiments is generally good.


The effect of temporarily interrupted hepatic blood flow and multiple‐fiber application on necrosis volume in interstitial laser coagulation (ILC) was investigated.


Several forecasters or bettors predict the probability of an event, and then make or receive payments contingent on whether the event actually occurred, and on their predictions. The payment functions thus generalize the scoring rule concept to a competitive, self-financed setting. We require schemes to be anonymous and label-independent, and to induce truthfulness. Among additively separable schemes with two forecasters, we show that logarithmic and quadratic scoring rules satisfy all requirements. Moreover, these schemes generalize to n forecasters in a natural way. Any such scheme constitutes a game of asymmetric information (because believed probabilities are private), but our scoring rules make truthful prediction a dominant strategy for every player.