The present study was carried out to localize DNA in the nucleolus-associated bodies (NABS) using specific staining and immunocytochemical labeling techniques in Pisum sativum L. These bodies are of interest as the functional components of plant nucleus. DNA-specific staining and labeling with anti-DNA, a monoclonal antibody, were employed to verify the presence of DNA in these bodies.The NABs do not contain any DNA as they show negative response to DNA specific stains and also when incubated with anti-DNA, they are almost devoid of any gold particles.


Rates of development of the egg, larval, prepupal, and pupal stages of the African buffalo fly, Haematobia thirouxi potans (Bezzi), were measured in the laboratory at 15, 18, 20, 25, and 30°C. Within this temperature range the relationship between rate of development and temperature was linear for each stage. Development rates of the immature stages of H. thirouxi potans were compared with those reported for both H. irritans exigua de Meijere and H. irritans irritans (L.). Only the development rate of the larva of H. irritans irritans differed significantly from that of H. thirouxi potans .


Starting from the concepts of knowledge economy and intellectual property right,this paper analyzes the functions of intellectual property right in the society of knowledge economy,and expounds some concrete measures for strengthening the protection of intellectual property right.


The present study deals with the synthesis of a new Schiff base ligand, 4-(((4chlorobenzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)imino)methyl)-2-methoxyphenol (HL) derived from the condensation of 2Amino-4-chlorobenzothiazole and 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde, and its Co(II), Zn(II) and Ni(II) complexes in 2:1 molar ratio (2HL:M). The Schiff base ligand and its metal complexes were characterized using FT-IR, UV-Visible absorption, mass spectra, and TGA techniques. The spectral analysis results confirmed the molecular structures of the Schiff base ligand and its metal complexes. Further, the metallic Schiff base complexes showed significant growth inhibition in the adenocarcinoma human alveolar basal epithelial cells, A549, with the Co(II), Zn(II), and Ni(II) complexes having IC50 values of 40.78, 42.04, and 44.69 M, respectively.


Micro-Raman and infrared spectra were recorded at room temperature for several silylated N-benzoylcytidine, -adenosine and -guanosine derivatives. The distinctions between 2′- and 3′-silylated N-benzoylribonucleosides isomers can be observed from Raman spectra (500–700 and 1050–1350 cm-1 for silylated N-benzoylcytidine; 550–700 and 1100–1400 cm-1 for silylated N-benzoyladenosine; 500–700 and 1100–1700 cm-1 for silylated N-bezoylguanosine) and infrared spectra (1000–1200 cm-1 for all three kinds of 2′- and 3′-isomers). Based on these and other vibrational spectroscopic data, 2′- and 3′-silylated N-benzoylribonucleoside isomers can be readily distinguished from one another. Such distinctions should be useful in future directed syntheses of long-chain DNA and RNA fragments. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.


We define Leibniz triple systems in a functorial manner using the algorithm of Kolesnikov and Pozhidaev which converts identities for algebras into identities for dialgebras. We verify that Leibniz triple systems are the natural analogues of Lie triple systems in the context of dialgebras by showing that both the iterated bracket in a Leibniz algebra and the permuted associator in a Jordan dialgebra satisfy the defining identities for Leibniz triple systems. We construct the universal Leibniz envelopes of Leibniz triple systems and prove that every identity satisfied by the iterated bracket in a Leibniz algebra is a consequence of the defining identities for Leibniz triple systems. To conclude, we present some examples of 2-dimensional Leibniz triple systems and their universal Leibniz envelopes.


To explore the effect of different degrees of oestrogenization on male voiding, by treating adult castrated and 5α‐dihydrotestosterone (DHT)‐maintained male mice with different doses of oestrogens, as exposure of male mice to excessive amounts of oestrogens can cause bladder outlet obstruction (BOO); in addition, male mice lacking oestrogen receptor (ER)α (ERKO) or ERβ (BERKO) were studied to assess the importance of ER subtypes.


Poly(4-acetoxystyrene)(PpAS), poly(4-acetoxy-3-methoxystyrene) (PAMS), poly(4-acetoxy-3,5-dimethoxystyrene) (PADMS), poly(4-hydroxystyrene) (PpHS), poly(4-hydroxy-3-methoxystyrene) (PHMS), poly(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxystyrene) (PHDMS) and partially hydrolyzed acetate polymers were prepared. The effects of hydrogen bonding on the glass transition temperature (Tg) and heat capacity (Cp) of the above polymers were studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The glass transition temperatures of partially hydrolyzed PpAS and PAMS increased with the degree of hydrolysis. However, in the case of partially hydrolyzed PADMS, initially Tg increased with the degree of hydrolysis and then decreased with increasing hydrolysis. Thermal analysis of water sorbed on the polymers showed that the bound water content of PHDMS was larger than that of PpHS and PHMS. Taking the bound water content as an indication of the hydrogen bonds of each polymer, it was ascertained that the molecular motion related to hydrogen bonding was effected by the chemical structure of each polymer.


The article discusses the international legal aspects related to the operation of maritime autonomous surface ships (hereinafter - MASS) that do not require the presence of a crew on board.
It is highlighted that the current «maritime» conventions do not mention MASS as a category of sea vessels, however, some doctrines and soft law acts deal with the issues of international legal regulation of the operation of MASS. These sources are revealed in the article.
Problematic issues related to the operation of MASS are considered, including the shipping safety, compliance with international shipping standards to avoid ship collisions, cyber security, the status of the person responsible for safety on board and environmental protection.
Due to the introduction of MASS, it was taken note of the feasibility to improve the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982) in terms of regulating the rules for the peaceful passage of MASS through the territorial sea.
In addition, the need to eliminate legal conflicts with the International Convention on Salvage (1989) is stated, since the possibility of an autonomous vessel to perform rescue operations remains unclear.
In summary, it is needed to develop mandatory international standards in order to regulate the operation of MASS, including requirements for the design of MASS, technical regulations, minimum requirements for MASS operators.
It is proposed to extend the international legal status of the captain to the operator of the remote control center, however, excluding his responsibility for violations that occur directly on board the ship (e.g. fire safety, smuggling). It is advisable to entrust the responsibility for the proper technical condition of the ship's mechanisms to the specialists who will carry out the maintenance of the autonomous ship. The remote control center should be considered like both the wheelhouse and the central control point of the engine room.


As a financial institution that collects funds from the public in the form of deposits, the bank also has a role in the provision of loans to customers for financing activities, investments or working capital. This loan is a loan that can be counted as interest income from lending. The measurement of banking capacity to get income from loan interest is in the form of Net Interest Margin (NIM). NIM performance can be influenced by many factors, in this research the factors that will be tested are Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) and Aktiva Produktif atas Total Aktiva (APTA). This research aimed to analyze whether capital performance (Capital Adequacy Ratio) and Earning Assets (Aktiva Produktif atas Total Aktiva) simultaneously and partially influence Net Interest Margin (NIM) or not. The samples were taken by using pur posive judgement sampling so that five years research period can be obtained. The period was begun from 2006 until 2011 and covered thirdteen banks go public at Indonesia Stoke Exchange. The data is then analyzed by using multiple linear regressions which previously had undergone the classical assumption test. Through this research linearity test shows that there is only one independent variable has a linear relationship, namely the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR). So that the regression analysis using simple linear regression. Apakah terjemahan ini lebih baik daripada yang awal? Kirim Terima kasih atas kirimannya. Please help Google Translate improve quality for your language here. The regression result shows that Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is simultaneously influence to Net Interest Margin (NIM). That it's also about partially influence analyze, CAR is partially influence to Net Interest Margin (NIM). The correlation between independent variable (CAR) with dependent variable (NIM) is strong enough. Independent variable can explain the changes in NIM of 20.9% while the rest can be explained by other variables which are not tested in this research. Keywords: Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), Aktiva Produktif atas Total Aktiva (APTA) and Net Interest Margin (NIM)


Formative assessment is—or should be—the bridge or causeway between today's lesson and tomorrow's. Both its alignment with current content goals and its immediacy in providing insight about student understanding are crucial to helping teacher and student see how to make near-term adjustments so the progression of learning can proceed as it should. I worry when I hear educators say they have purchased formative assessments to give once a quarter or once a month to keep tabs on student achievement. These assessments are not likely to be well aligned with tomorrow's lesson, nor are they able to provide feedback rapidly enough to influence daily instruction.


This article presents part of a master ́s degree research, which focused on investigating causes, symptoms, and strategies used by tertiary flute players to cope with music performance anxiety in the performance of an unaccompanied flute work in recital of evaluative character. However, it will present only the results on strategies of twelve flute students from three music colleges in Brazil to cope with music performance anxiety. Seven of participants were male, and five were female. The procedures of collection and analyses of data occurred as in the study by Siw Nielsen (1999), that is, through the behavioral observation of the participants in the recital, and verbal reports by semi-structured interview. Both procedures were recorded in audio and video. The data were analyzed in four steps, the first and fourth quantitatively, and the others qualitatively. The first step aimed to determine the profile of the participants of this research, and at the ending of crossing of the data the total number of causes, symptoms, and coping strategies. The other steps sought to identify causes, symptoms, and coping strategies through the behavioral observation, and verbal reports analyses. Finally, we performed the crossing of the data for comparison between the two data analyses, and arrived at conclusions about some coping strategies. Thus, the positive self-talk was reported as the main strategy used by tertiary flute players to cope with music performance anxiety in this study.


viii GENERAL INTRODUCTION I Dissertation Organization 1 Objectives 1 Significance 2 References 5 CHAPTER I. PHOTOCHEMISTRY OF SULFOXIDES: A GENERAL REVIEW 7 a-Cleavage 8 Acyclic sulfoxides 9 Dimethyl sulfoxide 9 Dibenzyl sulfoxide 11 Other dialkyl sulfoxides 12 Alkyl aryl sulfoxides 13 Diaryl sulfoxides 14 Acyclic ketosulfoxides 15 Cyclic sulfoxides 19 Photoextrusion of SO 19 Dithiin-monoxide system 22 Other cyclic sulfoxide systems 24 a-Cleavage of sulfoxides promoted by other chemical species 31 Hydrogen Abstraction 34


This audit assessed the compliance of the surgical unit with regards to the NICE guideline recommendation for extended VTE for post-operative colorectal cancer patients in both elective and emergency settings. The audit reviewed the various factors for non-compliance and posits action plans to improve compliance.

 Data was collected over a 3 month period for all consecutive elective and emergency colorectal cancer resections. The operation notes, discharge summaries, drug charts and clinical notes were reviewed and data collated and analyzed with the Microsoft Excel application.

 30 cases met the inclusion criteria, 25 elective and 5 emergencies. Within 24 hours of admission, only 47% of all cases were prescribed mechanical prophylaxis but 93% prescribed pharmacological. Whilst 70% of cases had VTE prophylaxis written in operation notes, only 10% of these stated the 28 day extended VTE requirement. Cases that had received the recommended 28 day extended VTE post operatively was found to be 83% with 17% of cases receiving fewer than 28 days post operatively.

 The deficits found in this study could be due to a number of factors that include but are not limited to lack of education of post operative VTE requirements for colorectal cancer, lack of clear documentation of requirements and incorrect prescribing at admission and discharge.


The G protein-coupled receptor FFA2 is a key mediator of short chain fatty acid signalling, which are produced in the gut via fermentation of poorly digested carbohydrates by the gut microbiota. Therefore, FFA2 has attracted interest as a potential therapeutic target for metabolic and inflammatory diseases. However, several limitations have hindered validation of FFA2 as a drug target, including the limited understanding of the molecular determinants of ligand binding and species-specific differences in pharmacology. Herein, novel tool compounds and assay systems were developed for FFA2 and utilised to address some of these limitations. Following the characterisation of functional assays for detection of FFA2 signalling, these were employed to examine the structure-activity relationship and pharmacology of FFA2 agonists versus antagonists. To assess how the pharmacology of FFA2 ligands is defined by their mode of binding, a radioligand binding assay was developed using a tritiated form of FFA2 antagonist GLPG0974 that was utilised in combination with site-directed mutagenesis and homology modelling to explore FFA2 ligand binding sites. These studies showed that FFA2 agonist binding was defined by an essential interaction between the ligand carboxylate and an orthosteric Arg-His-Arg triad. In contrast, FFA2 antagonists only required one orthosteric arginine for high-affinity binding and could tolerate modifications of the carboxylate moiety. This knowledge was applied to develop an antagonist-based fluorescent tracer for FFA2 that was utilised in BRET binding assays but displayed complex pharmacological behaviour that was shown to be based on the bitopic nature of FFA2 antagonists. The secondary binding site of FFA2 antagonists was also related to their lack of action at rodent orthologues of FFA2, whose molecular basis was explored using homology models of human and murine FFA2. This facilitated the identification of a single lysine to arginine variation at position 2.60 that might provide a basis for antagonist selectivity. Extending these studies to agonist function demonstrated that removal of the positive charge at this position produced a signalling-biased form of FFA2, in which only coupling to Gi G proteins was fully maintained. In summary, these findings contribute to understanding the complex pharmacology of FFA2 ligands and the underlying mechanisms that define their function, and conclusions drawn from these studies may help advance future efforts to validate the therapeutic potential of targeting FFA2.


In advanced stages of malignant melanoma (MM), metastases to the CNS are frequently observed. Few results are available on trophic factors and immunological features involved in the process of invasion and adhesion of circulating metastatic cells into the CNS. A direct comparison of remote metastases found in different locations of the same patient might help to identify such properties. For this purpose, we screened a panel of MM cell cultures, which had been established from patients with surgically removed MM lesions of the CNS, for expression and regulation of immunorelevant molecules. The results were compared with standard controls and cultures established from non‐CNS metastatic lesions of the same patients. No significant differences were observed for expression of HLA‐I, HLA‐II, ICAM‐1 and the melanoma‐associated antigens Mage‐3, MelanA and tyrosinase. Constitutive expression of the neuronal cell adhesion molecule (NCAM) was found in all CNS‐derived samples and in fewer than 50% of non‐CNS derived cultures. IFN‐γ was found to have a weak up‐regulating effect in all non‐CNS‐derived cultures, except normal melanocytes. However, in 6/7 CNS‐derived cultures, pre‐treatment with IFN‐γ reduced expression of NCAM to 28% to 77% of the level in untreated cultures. The presence and regulation of NCAM differs between MM cells derived from CNS metastases and non‐CNS‐derived melanocytic cells. Thus, NCAM might be a candidate immunoregulating molecule involved in the formation of CNS metastases of MM. Int. J. Cancer 83:135–140, 1999. © 1999 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.


This article is a result of the research on the methods to monitor the operation of cathodic protection stations. This study presents the experimental data analysis of the work of cathodic protection stations was carried out by the transportation company with measurements for two quarters. Statistical analysis realized on the basis of Shewhart control charts.


This thesis presents a resolved acceleration control (RAC) and intelligent schemes of active force control (AFC) as approaches for the robust motion control of a mobile manipulator (MM) comprising a differentially driven wheeled mobile platform with a two-link planar arm mounted on top of the platform. The study emphasizes on the integrated kinematic and dynamic control strategy in which the RAC is used to manipulate the kinematic component while the intelligent schemes are implemented to compensate the dynamic effects including the bounded known/unknown disturbances and uncertainties. The proposed intelligent schemes are based on iterative learning control (ILC) and knowledge-based fuzzy (KBF) strategies. The effectiveness and robustness of the proposed schemes are investigated through a rigorous simulation study and later complemented with experimental results obtained through a number of experiments performed on a fully developed working prototype in a laboratory environment. A number of disturbances in the form of applied constant, vibratory and impact forces are deliberately introduced into the system to evaluate the system performances. The investigation clearly demonstrates the extreme robustness feature of the proposed control schemes compared to other systems considered in the study


Because object of founder training is adults,participation method fits their study features in training.Participation method include giving lessons,giving examples,brain storm,exercising.


Two-dimensional incompressible fluid flow around a rectangular shape placed over a larger rectangular shape is analyzed numerically. The vortex shedding is investigated at different arrangements of the two shapes. The calculations are carried out for several values of Reynolds numbers from low values up to 52. At low Reynolds number, the flow remains steady. The flow characteristics are analyzed for each configuration. The analysis of the flow evolution shows that with increasing Re beyond a certain critical value, the flow becomes unstable and undergoes a bifurcation. It is observed that the transition to unsteady regime is performed by a Hopf bifurcation. The critical Reynolds number beyond which the flow becomes unsteady is determined for each configuration.


The problem of interpretation of recession velocities reflects straightforwardly the curvature of space-time. In a recent article it was claimed that this problem would show that the General Relativity Theory had to and would overrule the Special Relativity Theory (Davis & Lineweaver 2003; Lineweaver & Davis 2005). This must be corrected. It is shown that the simplistic definition of the recession velocity as change in distance on a space of constant cosmological time yields in fact a pseudo-euclidean angle and that the simplest correct definition of the recession velocity fits perfectly with the SRT formula for the Doppler effect. (© 2007 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)


In this contribution, we introduce the use of metal ion (Cd(II) and Zn(II)) modified mesostructured silica as a reaction medium, to produce a solid solution of Cd1−xZnxS nanocrystals as a thin film. With this approach, a true liquid crystalline templating (TLCT) and liquid crystalline mesophase of transition metal salt ∶ oligo(ethylene oxide) non-ionic surfactant (((1 −
 x)[Cd(H2O)4](NO3)2
 +
 x[Zn(H2O)6](NO3)2) ∶ CH3(CH2)11(OCH2CH2)10OH, (MLC)), systems were collectively used to synthesise mesostructured silica films. The film samples were reacted at room temperature (RT) in an H2S atmosphere to produce zinc blend Cd1−xZnxS nanocrystals in the channels of mesostructured silica. The initial Zn(II) and Cd(II) ion concentrations in the reaction media determine the final composition and band gap of the Cd1−xZnxS nanocrystals. The growth process of the Cd1−xZnxS nanocrystals in the pores is influenced by the silica walls. If the walls are rigid (well polymerized, obtained by aging the samples before H2S treatment), then the Cd1−xZnxS nanoparticles are smaller in size and more uniform in size distribution.


AUTHORS' NOTE: The research undertaken by Tang Tsou and Marc Blecher is part of the Research Project on &dquo;Political Leadership and Social Change in China at the Local Level from 1850 to the Present, &dquo; at the University of Chicago. The support of the National Endowment for the Humanities for this project is hereby acknowledged. Tang Tsou began preliminary research on the problem of equality in China through a grant from the Joint &dquo; Committee on Contemporary China and the support of the Centerjor Far Eastern Studies and the Social Sciences Divisional Research Committee of the University of Chicago. Marc Blecher wants to acknowledge support received from Oberlin College. Mitc·h Meisner would like to acknowledge support receivedjrom the University ojCalifornia.at Santa Cruz, especially Merrill College. where much of his work on the manuscript was completed. In revising the manuscript jor publication. the authors were greatl v benefited '


Quantitative assessment of the effects of forest management on tree size and shape has been challenging as there has been a lack of methodologies for characterizing differences and possible changes comprehensively in space and time. Terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) and photogrammetric point clouds provide three-dimensional (3D) information on tree stem reconstructions required for characterizing differences between stem shapes and growth allocation. This data set includes 3D reconstructions of stems of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) trees from sample plots with different thinning treatments. The thinning treatments include two intensities of thinning, three thinning types as well as control (i.e. no thinning treatment since the establishment). The data set can be used in developing point clouds processing algorithms for single tree stem reconstruction and for investigating variation in stem size and shape of Scots pine trees. Additionally, it offers possibilities in characterizing the effects of various thinning treatments on stem size and shape of Scots pine trees from boreal forests. Data set Zenodo https://zenodo.org/record/3701271 Data set license Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)


Like a number of other developing countries the Socialist Republic of Vietnam has deemed its pattern of settlement to be in need of radical intervention. This article analyzes the post-1975 population redistribution program in Vietnam. After examining the goals and instruments of the program it evaluates its demographic and geographic efficiency and its social and economic costs. Information on interprovincial migration flows derived from the daily reports of the Foreign Broadcast Information Service is analyzed separately for the periods before and after the Sixth Party Plenum (1979). Results indicate that the decongestion of Southern cities took place mainly in the 1st period that labor population movements served mostly to alleviate excessive demographic pressures in a few Northern provinces and that the outmovement of Southern urbanites to New Economic Zones (NEZs) had been largely offset by an influx of Northerners into Southern cities and by substantial return migration from the NEZs. (authors)


Water Pollution Control Engineering is one of the major courses in environmental engineering specialty.In this paper,teaching contents,the methods of teaching were studied according to the objective of our college and characteristic of specialty,The experience indicates that the achievements we have got.


The paper analyzes the theoretical background and proposes a framework solution for Contemporary Integrated Manufacturing Systems. Its objective is to solve one type of Complexity Systems where management issue、methodology、implementation technology and optimization theory are put in corresponding important positions. The link and formulation between these four aspects are the key to implement a successful integrated manufacturing system.


Composite materials with polymers and waste materials like zinc ore, mill scale, ironwork dust are studied with respect to attenuation of electromagnetic radiation of high frequency. Samples of such composites were prepared and tested for several frequencies in X band (S-12 GHz). The composites relatively strongly attenuate electromagnetic radiation in the considered band. They could be used as material for cases of various devices that are sensitive for electromagnetic radiation. Using various waste materials has also ecological aspect.


The paper introduced PLC control system according to large environment equipment. Also analysed effect and destroy of disturbing for PLC controller on offering electricity and grouding. And introduced some measurement improved reliability of PLC control system. It can suffice the requirement of industrial control.


Mobile opportunistic networks make use of node mobility to provide occasional contact opportunities for mobile devices to deliver data. In this paper, we investigate the inherent properties of data disseminations in mobile opportunistic networks by answering the question regarding how far and how fast a packet can be disseminated in mobile opportunistic networks. This problem has been overlooked by recent research, but it is very important because it reveals the potential for mobile opportunistic networks to support emerging applications such as mobile commerce and emergency services that may involve time and location sensitive information dissemination. Our investigations are taken from the perspectives of small and large scales. From the perspective of small scale, the probability distributions of the minimum time needed by the data to spread to a given region, namely, T, are deduced for both the one-copy case and the multiple-copy case. From the perspective of large scale, by using the large deviation theory, the probability distributions of T are deduced for both the one-copy case and the multiple-copy case when the destination region is far enough from the data origin.


Twenty-two monthly water storage changes are predicted for the supply water systems of the Three Gorges reservoir from GRACE time-variable gravity data. In order to assess the results, the CPC hydrological models are used to establish two benchmarks. It is found that the results are very reasonable in this area. For Gaussian averaging for 1000 km radius, the total water storage changes in the area have a peak-to-peak value of 14 cm, and the annual component has an amplitude of 5.8 cm and a phase of –40.8 days. The RMS difference compared with the inversion results with the same averaging radius using the synthetic gravity data from the CPC models is 1.3 cm for the total water storage changes, and the differences are 0.1 cm and 1.0 day for the amplitude and phase of the annual component. However, for checking the ability of GRACE to monitor the true water storage changes within the area, it is also necessary to compare the inversion results from GRACE gravity models with the true average results of CPC models. For this comparison the RMS difference is 2.1 cm for the total water storage changes, and the differences are 1.7 cm and 9.3 days for the amplitude and phase of the annual component. Consequently, it is found that the first comparison has overestimated the effectiveness of GRACE. Nevertheless, the second comparison shows that the monthly water storage changes can be roughly determined from GRACE data in this area.


Taking grinding and polishing industrial robot as the research object, three key technologies in the process of machining are analyzed. Firstly, the selection method of grinding mode is introduced. Secondly, the tool calibration and workpiece calibration method in the process of robot running program editing are introduced. Finally, the singularity phenomenon and improvement method in the process of industrial robot operation are introduced. Through the analysis, the optimization of robot in control, programming, process and other technologies can be improved to meet the actual production needs of grinding and polishing robot seek.


A preparation method for a lotus-fragrance tea comprises procedures as follows: a lotus bud with a diameter of 4-6cm is taken and placed indoors under the temperature of 0-5 DEG C, a final product of the tea produced in the same year is arranged inside the lotus bud, wherein the lotus bud provided with the tea is arranged inside a plastic bag and then sealed in vacuum, the plastic sealed in vacuum is arranged inside a refrigerator under the temperature from -5 to 0 DEG C and the kept for 6 months, and then the lotus-fragrance tea is obtained. During the refrigeration period, the tea and the lotus bud absorbs the fragrance and the nutritious elements of each other. When the lotus-fragrance tea is used for drinks, the tea is placed into a cup to be dunked, and the tea water has the fragrance of both the lotus bud and the tea, with longer duration of tea fragrance. The lotus bud can also be placed into the cup to be dunked, and the tea water has the fragrance of both the lotus and the tea, with longer duration of fragrance of the lotus fragrance. The present invention is characterized in easy production, simple technics, and the fragrance of both the tea and the lotus bud.


A sense of displacement is an essential element of the immigrant experience and foodis one of the most important aspects that help in understanding ideas of separation, memory andlonging for the homeland. Food becomes a metaphor for home and the connections betweenpeople and an integral part of the migrant's attempt to acculturate or hold on to idea of thehomeland. This paper aims to look at food and culinary activity as a means to negotiate thevarious dilemmas of the diasporic experience through two short stories by the diasporic writersJhumpa Lahiri and Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. Culinary anxieties thus become a symbol of andfocalizer for certain cultural concerns, including individual and ethnic identity, highlightingissues of heritage and collective memory.


The efficacy of desert coolers to improve thermal responses and performance of laying hens under heat stress conditions was investigated. Two identical layers houses of deep litter system providing 1600 cm /hen were used. The first house was equipped with a desert cooler while the other was left without 2 control on air temperature (the control treatment). At 32 week of age, 100 hens from 2 commercial lines (Shaver and Hyline) were housed in each house. The average air temperature in the cooled house was 5.4°C lower (p<0.05) than in the control house. Drinking water temperature in the cooled house was 3.4°C lower (p<0.05) than that in the control house. Rectal temperatures of hens in the cooled house were significantly lower than that of the control. Hens housed in the cooled house showed a significan t improvement in feed conversion, significant increase in egg production, egg weight, egg mass, eggshell thickness and eggshell density and significant decrease in unmarketable eggs compared to the control hens. Hyline showed higher (p<0.05) egg production than Shaver when ambient temperature was controlled by the desert cooler. Line had no significant effects on egg weight and egg mass. The net income per hen in the cooled house was US $ 6.80/hen compared to US $ 4.20/hen for the controls, which represented a net gain of US $ 2.60/hen more for the desert cooled hens. Based on these results, the use of desert cooler under hot conditions is efficient and economically feasible.


Under the guidance of comrade Jiang Zeming's "Three Represents Theory", and on the basis of seriously analyzing the new situation and new problems we are facing in higher education in the new period, also in order to serve the need of education better and cultivate eligible successor of the new century, this article discusses some issues about education reform and education innovation on the following aspects: enhancing the cognition of education, exchanging the concept of education, improving and perfecting teaching methods and teaching content system.ltivateeligiblesuccessorofthen


Abstract This study was carried out to compare the performance of different oxidation processes, such as solar photo-Fenton reaction, solar photocatalysis by TiO2, and the combination of the two for the treatment of petroleum wastewater from Sohar Oil Refinery by a central composite design with response surface methodology. The degradation efficiency was evaluated in terms of chemical oxygen demand (COD) and total organic carbon (TOC) reductions. Solar photocatalysis by the TiO2/Fenton method improved the performance of the photocatalyst at neutral pH for petroleum wastewater without the need to adjust the pH during this treatment. Under acidic conditions, the solar photo-Fenton process is more efficient than solar TiO2 photocatalysis while it is less efficient under alkaline conditions. The TiO2 dosage and pH are the two main factors that improved the TOC and COD reductions in the solar photocatalysis using combined TiO2/Fenton and the solar TiO2 photocatalysis processes while the pH and H2O2 concentration are the two key factors that affect the solar photo-Fenton process.


We describe the design of Loops, a second-generation CMC system aimed at small to medium-sized groups in a corporate environment. We discuss the rationale behind the system, its goals, their realization in an implemented architecture and user interface, and our initial experiences with deployments of the system to two groups. In the course of this discussion we discuss two secondary themes: our design-oriented approach to research that focuses on system implementation and deployment; and our observations of and designs for the use of simple text for a wide variety of collaborative purposes.


Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that often becomes manifest during adolescence [1]. Polycystic ovary syndrome presents with both hyperandrogenic (hirsutism, acne and androgenic alopecia) and reproductive (oligoamenorrhea and impaired fertility) features. Biochemically, hyperandrogenemia is the most common manifestation [1]. Polycystic ovary syndrome is also often associated with metabolic dysfunction including insulin resistance [2]. At least, part of this association is likely to be mediated via obesity-related effects. Evidence from epidemiological and genetic studies confirms the importance of obesity as a pathogenic factor that often unmasks PCOS in women who are genetically predisposed [1,3]. Although weight gain is not an essential element in all women with PCOS (a subgroup of women with PCOS are lean), a high proportion (between 38 and 88%) of women with this condition are either overweight or obese [1]. It follows that fat mass is likely to be an important contributor toward prevalence of PCOS. Although PCOS is estimated to affect between 5 and 9% of premenopausal women [4], this figure is likely to increase in the future as the global obesity epidemic ensues. Polycystic ovary syndrome is heterogeneous. This heterogeneity pervades many aspects of the condition, including clinical and biochemical features and ovarian morphology. This heterogeneity is also reflected by the way in which PCOS is now defined. In 2003, the internationally agreed Rotterdam diagnostic criteria for PCOS [5] superseded the prior NIH diagnostic criteria (requiring presence of both menstrual disturbance and hyperandrogenic features without reference to ovarian morphology) [6]. The Rotterdam diagnostic criteria [5] utilizes a 'two out of three' rule; following exclusion of other pathologies, a patient can be diagnosed with PCOS if she manifests at least two out of three cardinal features: menstrual irregularity and anovulation (inter-menstrual interval of >42 days), hyperandrogenism (raised serum testosterone, hirsutism, acne, androgenic alopecia) and polycystic ovarian (PCO) morphology on ultrasound scan [5]. The introduction of the Rotterdam diagnostic criteria for PCOS [5] has led, by definition, to the emergence of four distinct phenotypic subgroups. For clarity, we refer to these according to the abbreviations 'P' (presence of PCO morphology), 'H' (presence of hyperandrogenic features) and 'O' (presence of oligoamenorrhea). Two of these subgroups ('PHO' and 'HO') are equivalent to PCOS as defined by the older NIH diagnostic criteria [6]. However, the Rotterdam diagnostic criteria have also led to the generation of two extra subgroups that do not form any part of the older NIH criteria [6]: 'PH' (women with PCO morphology and hyperandrogenic features but normal menses) and 'PO' Editorial


In article results of empirical research of substantial characteristics of process of social and psychological adaptation of the migrants, carried out in the territory of four regions of the Volga federal district are presented: Penza, Saratov, Ulyanovsk areas and Republics of Mordovia.


The capital construction is in full swing in china, The important role of rock mechanles during construction is without saying. consequently, We are facing a series of opportunities and challenges is the fieId of rock mechanles which are highlighted in this paper.


One of the landlord's main obligations, that derives from a contractual basis, is to maintain the rental space in the appropriate condition for use. When the rental space is used for living, the appropriate condition for use automatically means that the rental space has to be habitable. The present article offers a comparative view of the minimum housing standards for health and safety, that derive from Romanian laws and the laws of the State of Massachusetts.


The origin of spalling in a slag-impregnated bauxite lining of a steel ladle is examined. To study this phenomenon, a multi-physical coupling scheme is proposed. This work then focuses on the role that can be played by the interstitial pressure of molten slag. The main material and thermal loading parameters, which influence the pressure fluctuations, are identified and their influence is analyzed.


From the Abstract: High-speed low-power superconducting single flux quantum (SFQ) digital circuit technology offers significant advantages over the currently dominant CMOS digital technology (that consumes too much power) for a wide range of applications, ranging from digital radio frequency receivers to high performance computing. SFQ circuits can operate at frequencies over 100 GHz. Computers based on SFQ, however, have not been competitive due to lack of energy-efficient, high-bandwidth data links from cryogenic superconducting circuits to room-temperature semiconductor circuits. From the energy efficiency point of view, an optical data link would have an obvious advantage over all-electrical metal links in terms of much lower heat conductivity of optical fibers or windows (negligible heat leak) and low signal attenuation.


Objective To enhance the effectiveness of statistics during medical service abroad.Methods The Delphi method was used to determine statistical indicators.The statistical coverage was determined using Meta method and Delphi method.Excel and SPSS software were used to analyze the quality of data statistics.Results The quality of statistics and registration was good in auxiliary diagnosis departments,in-patient departments and operating departments,but the registration of clinical departments had certain records missing.Conclusion In order to enhance the efficiency of statistics,we should make plans for data collection and determine statistical standards in advance.We should also formulate rules and supporting forms to enhance the quality of statistics.At the same time,enhancing the mission men′s awareness of data recording is also very important.


Objective  Modern haemorrhoidectomy techniques aim to interrupt arterial blood supply to the hypertrophied piles. The aim of this study was to investigate morphological and physiological alterations in the terminal branches of the superior rectal artery (SRA) in patients with haemorrhoidal disease treated by stapled haemorrhoidopexy (SH) using noninvasive transperineal ultrasound.


The article presents the theoretical basis of the developed model for the effective introduction and implementation of innovative processes in a modern educational organization.


It is increasingly recognised that the energy renovation of the existing building stock will be determinant for achieving 2030 and 2050 decarbonisation targets in Europe. As operational energy is being dramatically reduced through regulatory efforts and funding from the European Union, the relevance of the environmental performance of these interventions becomes higher, namely regarding embodied energy and carbon emissions associated with the materials that compose the renovation solutions. Although some studies address these impacts in buildings, the range of studies focusing on the neighbourhood scale is limited. This article presents a methodological framework combining a life cycle cost assessment (LCC) and a life cycle assessment (LCA). The purpose is to assess the relevance of embodied energy and carbon emissions on the cost-effectiveness of building renovation solutions towards nZEB at the neighbourhood scale by comparing an operational energy approach and a whole life cycle approach in a case study of a social housing neighbourhood in Braga, Portugal. The results suggest an increase in indicators values demonstrating a negative impact on the achievable reduction of both energy and emissions when the whole life cycle approach is considered, which can constitute a critical point for policy formulation in the decarbonisation of the built environment.


In order to prepare polyclonal antibodies against secretory component(SC),porcine SIgA and SC were purified from colostrums by a procedure of chromatography with Sephadex G-200,ion-exchange chromatography with DEAE 52 and precipitation with saturated ammonium sulfate.Identification by SDS-PAGE showed that the SIgA took on three straps:SC,heavy chain and light chain.And the molecular weight of the purified SC was about 70 Ku.Gel TLC analysis showed that the purities of the SIgA and secretory were 90% and 89% respectively.Identification by agar double immunodiffusion showed that the SIgA and SC reacted with the anti-SC McAb and the titer of polyclonal antibody was 1 ∶ 32.The SC of high purity and the polyclonal antibody of high titer were prepared.This study laid a solid material foundation for the research of mucosal immunity.


Building an accountable government has been a major part of government change in the past 30 years since the reform and opening-up.It is clear that China government has become more responsive.However,there is a contradiction in implementing responsibilities for government.On one hand,government responsibilities tend to be over economized.On the other hand,the operational mechanism tends to be over politicized.This contradiction has resulted in many negative effects,which weaken the government to reform itself.In order to solve it,the government should become more democratized and rationalized and change from a responsive government to an accountable government.


The application of the maximum principle in the optimal control of fishery is discussed under the conditions of variable prices and variable costs.The optimal population density x* of the fish and the optimal harvest rate h*(t) have keen derived.


Objective:To study the CT appearances of pediatric sinusitis and find its clinical significance.Methods:Retrospectively analyzed 50 cases of pediatric sinusitis which were clinically confirmed.Results:42 in 50 involved maxillary sinus,38 involved ethmoid sinus,12 involved sphenoid sinus,and 2 involved frontal sinus,18 involved the whole group sinus.Conclusion:CT scan can well displayed the OMC,density of paranasal sinuses and sinus mucosa whith helped to guide clinical diagnosis and treatment.


This work addresses the user requirements of an authoring environment interface for creation and appraisal of policy domains and models. This paper focuses on the technical considerations and challenges for the design phase requirements and modeling solutions during the first iterations for the user-driven development lifecycle. It presents the results of the focus group sessions as well as the main interaction tasks tested with the prototype version of the user interface. The technically challenging issues regarding the modeling of the interaction with complex visual structures such as tree-based hierarchies, mindmaps and graph representations are presented.


The present study focuses on the application of missing data techniques in self-reported delinquency research. Although missing observations are at least as common in research on crime and delinquency as in any other social science, little systematic research has been conducted on the application of modern missing data techniques in research on delinquency. The present study provides a comprehensive and non-technical review of conventional and modern missing data techniques. It gives an introduction into problems of missing data and assess the performance and applicability of modern missing data techniques when used for solving missing data problems in crime research. In order to do so, a secondary data analysis of a SRD survey among high school students in Germany and Russia will be conducted. This is my master thesis, I can't really remember what the results were. The thesis was on-line for a long time and I think it only recently disappeared. Given that it was seemingly read quite often and sometimes even cited, I thought I should put it online again.


Abstract : This document provides technical support for R-3276-AF. Appendixes describe (1) experiments to determine the value of motion in training simulators; (2) aircraft features that will influence the motion of the C-17; (3) possible effects on motion cues of the C-17's stability and control augmentation system; (4) the fidelity of different simulator motion cueing alternatives; (5) a suggested methodology for assessing the training capability of simulators; (6) the effects of simulator motion on simulator training capability, safety, and avoidance of simulator sickness; and (7) the costs of providing motion in simulators.


On the optimization shemes of deformation, the studi of the structure and quality of the surface hardness the exsperimental studi of key processes half heat punching and folding with direct extrusion of semi-finished steel bar stock 18YUA, which grounded the possibility of implementing highperformance technology of thin walled articles of responsibledesti-nation in mass production, was made.


This paper revisits the controversial relationship between the Smoot-Hawley tariff debate and the 1929-1930 stock market crash. Archival evidence indicates that most American industry backed President Hoover's efforts to establish a flexible mechanism for adjusting tariffs outside the legislative process. But, when an agrarian coalition of Democrats and Republican insurgents seized control of the Senate bill in the autumn of 1929, business grew uneasy over delay and deadlock. The tariff debate thus was one of the shocks that helped to destabilize the stock market and to exacerbate the recession. Early in 1930 the stock market experienced a partial recovery, as Hoover's allies regained control of the tariff writing process. But Dow Jones industrial averages tumbled again in June 1930 as investors worried about foreign retaliation. As this episode suggests, the relationship between trade policy and finance is complex, but in I929-1930 a policy impasse apparently helped unsettle markets and business expectat...


THE CONTENT ANALYSIS DESCRIBED. Numerous empirical studies exist which attempt to describe the activity patterns of towns of varying sizes in varying spatial environments. (1) Many of these studies have displayed the collected data in the form of an incidence matrix with towns as rows and central place functions as columns. (2) The cells of this dichotomous matrix tell whether a particular central place possessed a particular central function or not. Researchers in different social science disciplines have adopted different research methodologies in order to analyze such matrices. It is the analysis of such data that serves as the point of departure for this paper. There seems to be a fundamen tal paradox existing among social science researchers that is perpetuated by strict disciplinary divisions of labor. Although the research endeavors of, say, rural sociologists and geo graphers are often the same, each field has developed its own methodol ogy for attacking the problem and is often ignorant, or chooses to ignore, the literature of the other field. This paradox certainly comes to light in the case of central place studies. Rural sociologists, from the time of Galpin (3) and Kolb (4) have been interested in the problem of analyz ing the functional content of central places. Many of these studies have assumed that the economic impact of the rural community on its sur rounding hinterland population has corresponding social impact on those dispersed rural residents. This social impact is manifested by commu nity identification, social ties, and contact fields. (5) This thesis of eco nomic and social interdependence has not, however, gone without chal lenge among rural sociologists. (6) Likewise, geographers from the time of Christaller (7) and Losch (8) have been concerned with the spatial distribution of central places and the effect of this distribution upon the interaction patterns of the surrounding hinterland population. (9) It is at the analysis stage that the paradox discussed above becomes apparent. Both geographers and rural sociologists are concerned with the analysis of incidence matrices of central places and the central func tions that they perform, albeit for alternative conceptual reasons. How ever, geographers have most often opted for direct factor analysis as


Abstract Racemic aqueous solutions of (+/−)-[Co(tren)(NO2)2]Br (I), (+/−)-[Co(tren)(NO2)2]ClO4 (III) and [Co(tren)(NO2)2]NO3(IV) crystallize as racemates. By contrast, the double salt, (+/−)-[Co(tren)(NO2)2]2Br(ClO4) · H2O(II), produces kryptoracemic crystals belonging to the enantiomorphic space group P212121 (No. 19). The former three species crystallize with one molecule in the asymmetric unit; in the latter, a racemic pair is the asymmetric unit, a fact which is hidden by the enantiomorphic nature of its space group – thus the name of the crystallization phenomenon reported. In (II) pairs of cations are related by an approximate, non-crystallographic, inversion center. The crystal structure and polarity of (I) and the absolute configuration of (II) were determined by refinement. The crystalline contents of (I) to (III) consist of infinite strings of hydrogen bonded cations, the counter ions and (where relevant) waters of crystallization acting as a hydrogen-bonding glue linking the spiral strings In (...


The realization of the tip arc radius compensation in NC machining process based on FANUC CNC system were presented in this paper. The reasons on the processing of machining error caused by nose radius were analyzed. The tip bearing of the tool on the rear tool carriage on the NC lathe with FANUC system was introduced.The application of tool nose round radius compensation in NC machining were showed by examples.


Elastic scattering cross sections for /sup 14/C+/sup 14/C have been measured at 70/sup 0/, 80/sup 0/, and 90/sup 0/ (c.m.) in the energy range between 6 and 35 MeV (c.m.). Strongly pronounced, rather regular, gross structure is observed which, at 90/sup 0/, peaks at 15.5, 19.5, 24, and 28 MeV. The angular distributions suggest a dominance of l=12, 14,16, and 18, respectively, at these energies. Intermediate structure is observed in the single and a mutual 3/sup -/, 6.73/sup -/ MeV inelastic channels above 20 MeV (c.m.).


Strains ofAeromonas hydrophila isolated fromskininfections ofcommon freshwater fish inBangladesh were tested forenterotoxin production, hemolysin production, andany correlation betweenthesetwoactivities. We also tested theresistance patterns ofA.hydrophila todifferent drugs, especially inrelation toampicillin. TheA.hydrophila strains produced an enterotoxin thatwas related totheirbeta-hemolytic activities. Production ofbeta-hemolysin may thusbeanindicator ofenterotoxicity. As50%ofthestrains ofA.hydrophila were foundtobesusceptible to12.5,ugofampicillin per ml,mediacontaining thisantibiotic may notbe suitable fortheir isolation. Aeromonas hydrophila hasbeenimplicated intheetiology ofavariety ofsystemic andlocalized diseases indifferent mammals, reptiles, fish (5,13,15), andhumans(7). During the pastdecade, this organism hasbeenconfirmed asadiarrheal


Aqueous solution of the potassium sulphate with addition of sulphuric acid or potassium hydroxide has been chosen for the metastable zone width measurements in order to check how the solution structure affects the nucleation. Hydration analysis of corresponding sub-systems indicated involved structure changes. The solubility of K 2 SO 4 increases with addition of H 2 SO 4 and decreases with addition of KOH. The hydration analysis has shown that low acid concentrations have an inexpressive effect on the structure of solution. Much distinct effect exhibit low concentrations of the hydroxide. The metastable zone width decreases with increasing the value of pH. This decrease is less perceptible in the acidic region but more distinct in the alkaline region. The same holds for the critical nucleus size L * and the specific surface energy σ * . The behaviour quoted above supports the conception that the pH affects the solution structure and that the latter has a significant effect on the nucleation.


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In recent years, the emergence of Internet buzzwords in Chinese, as both a linguistic and social phenomenon, has not only documented the evolution and progress of society, but also reflected the popular culture and public mentality. The translation of Internet buzzwords is of great significance in letting the world know the transformations undergoing in Chinese society so as to spread our national culture and promote better communication, bridging the gap between China and the English-speaking world. This paper gives analyses of the translation of the Internet buzzwords and explores the guiding principles and strategies employed in buzzwords translation, pointing out that in C-E translation informativeness and acceptability should be given first consideration.


The Himalaya, a fold-and-thrust belt on the northern margin of the Indian continent, is characterized by a series of foreland propagating thrust system. From north to south these are: the Main Central Thrust (MCT), the Main Boundary Thrust (MBT) and the Main Frontal Thrust (MFT) (Schelling and Arita 1991). These intracrustal thrusts are splay thrusts of the Main Himalayan Thrust (MHT), which marks the underthrusting of Indian lithosphere beneath the Himalayas and Tibet. Geodetic and microseismic data have revealed stress accumulation due to mid-crustal ramp, which acts as a geometrical asperity during interseismic period. The stress state and seismicity in the Himalaya is largely influenced by the nature and geometry of MHT. Further, structural and seismic data show segmentation and variation in geometry of the MHT in Nepal Himalaya. It is well understood that neotectonics and present-day seismicity of the Himalaya are largely controlled by its activity. Thus, it is essential to gain better understanding of deformation along different structural sections of Nepal Himalaya. In the present study, we examined the state of stress in eastern, central and western Nepal Himalaya using 2D elastic finite element method under plane strain condition. We chose three structural cross-sections from east (Schelling and Arita 1991), central (Upreti and Le Fort 1999) and western (Upreti and Le Fort 1999) Nepal Himalaya. Detailed analysis of the mediumscale seismicity has shown the existence of several distinct clusters in eastern, central and western Nepal (Pandey et al. 1999). The projection of events on structural cross-sections reveals rounded shape in central Nepal where center is located at flat-ramp transition whereas in western Nepal cluster is elongated and nearly horizontal. The structural cross-sections used by our simulation represent these clusters as microseismic zones. This study mainly focuses on applications of numerical modelling techniqueand the finite element method to compute stresses and faults as a function of rock layer properties, convergent displacement and boundary condition in the convergent tectonic environment of Nepal Himalaya. However, interpretation of the simulated models remains ambiguous to some extent because of the limitations of elastic modelling. Despite its limitations, our models still allow us comparison with geological, microseismic and geophysical data. The results of this simulation are compared with three cross-sections of eastern, central and western Nepal by using recordings of neotectonics and microseimicity of the area. The stress distribution pattern shows similarity in magnitude and orientation in east, central and western Nepal Himalaya. Compressive state of the stress is found in all models. The magnitude of principal stresses mainly depends upon rock layer properties and applied convergent displacement. With increasing convergent displacement, the magnitude of σ1 increases and its axis rotates towards horizontal resulting thrust fault. Failure analysis demonstrates realistic fault patterns on the profiles of Nepal Himalaya. We have successfully computed several active faults at their proper locations, which corresponds the field observations. Active faults both normal and thrust types are predicted in Lesser Himalaya, Siwalik and the frontal part of MFT. All models predict faulting to initiate at depth and to transmit to surface with increasing convergent displacement and finally propagate towards south. This is consistent with the sequence of thrust development in Himalayan fold-and-thrust belt. The distribution of simulated faults seems to associate with the major thrusts e.g. MBT and MFT forming north dipping imbricated zone as revealed by field study (e.g. Nakata 1989). For eastern and central Nepal, the simulated fault pattern is similar but for western Nepal thrust fault emerges in shallow depth under the same convergent displacement suggesting difference in geometry of MHT and convergence displacement. Moreover, we observed faults around the mid-crustal ramp, which shows the active nature of MHT. It could be attributed to interseismic stress accumulation around the flat-ramp-flat region. Thus, our models clearly indicate that present-day tectonic activities are mainly concentrated around the midcrustal ramp, MBT and MFT of the fold-and-thrust belt of Nepal Himalaya.


The goal of this study was to see if there was an improvement in student learning outcomes in the areas of knowledge, attitudes, and abilities in the scientific subject matter of the Human Circulatory System using the Picture and Picture learning methodology for class VIII students at SMP Negeri 3 Teluk Gelam. CAR is a sort of study that is conducted in two cycles. Students from class VIII of SMP Negeri 3 Teluk Gelam participated in the study. Techniques for gathering data include both test and non-test methods. The findings revealed an increase in scientific learning outcomes for the human circulatory system content between cycles I and II. Keyword: Learning Achievement, Picture and Picture, Human Circulatory System Material


【Objective】The objective of this study is to detect and analyze the polymorphiams of the candidate genes(IGF2,MC4R,JHDM1A and TEF-1) with growth and backfat thickness traits in the Large White pigs population.【Method】The polymorphism of these genes was identified and detected by PCR-RFLP,the SPSS software was used to analyze the association signal gene marker and polygene markers with the growth and backfat thickness traits.【Result】The analysis of single gene marker indicated that the polymorphism of IGF2 was significantly associated with backfat at the loin(P0.05),the excellent genotype was AA which displayed thinner backfat thickness than AG(0.541 cm) and GG(0.629 cm) genotypes.The polymorphism of MC4R was not significantly associated with the analyzed traits.The polymorphisms of JHDM1A was associated with the 100 kg backfat at 100 kg(P0.05),TEF-1 suggestively significantly associated with backfat at the loin at 100 kg,and CC and GG were excellent genotypes,respectively.And TEF-1 was also associated with the age at 100 kg,and AG was the excellent genotype.【Conclusion】Analysis of the effect of polygene markers showed that the genetic effect consistent with the single gene marker.The combination genotypes AGCCGG and AACCGG of IGF2,TEF-1 and JHDM1A were excellent combination genotypes for 100 kg backfat at the loin and can be used as molecular markers of backfat thinkness.


The objective of this paper is to present the results of RADARSAT SAR image analysis for lithological mapping supported by surface roughness measurements. The studied site is a semi-desert territory located in the central-south part of Argentinean Patagonia in an area characterised by a very extended volcanic event during the Jurassic. RADARSAT SAR images in standard mode have been used in this project. The hypothesis verified in this study was that in semi-desert environments the different textural units perceived on the images could reveal the outcropping lithological type. The capacity to discriminate different lithological units depends mainly on the differences in their surface micro-geometry as perceived by the radar sensor (look and orientation angles, wavelength, resolution). To quanta this micro-geometry a « roughness meter » especially conceived has been used in order to materialise surface profiles. The statistical analysis offield data with image backscattering characteristics reveals that the relationship between radar texture and lithology is not always obvious, The presence of a vegetation cover, even scattered, the size of rock blocks and the dissection degree of continuous geological surfaces have a strong influence on the apparent texture of RADARSAT SAR data. The combination of these parameters could alter the texture-lithology relationship and thus texture units established by image analysis could be used only as a lithologic mapping at a recognition level.


In this paper we study the set of rational solutions of equations defined by power sums symmetric polynomials with coefficients in a finite field. We do this by means of applying a methodology which relies on the study of the geometry of the set of common zeros of symmetric polynomials over the algebraic closure of a finite field. We provide improved estimates and existence results of rational solutions to the following equations: deformed diagonal equations, generalized Markoff Hurwitz type equations and Carlitz's equations. We extend these techniques to a more general variants of diagonal equations over finite fields.


Introduction Environmental scan reports, usually consisting of literature reviews and/or key informant consultations (such as online surveys or personal interviews), broadly describe the current local, national, and international landscape surrounding health care practices, programs, or the use of technologies. Funding agencies and health organizations recognize environmental scans as a valuable way to inform decision-makers about the context, practice variations, and knowledge gaps surrounding a topic. Despite their increasing popularity in health technology assessment (HTA), there is limited guidance available for conducting environmental scans, variation in methods used across and within HTA agencies, and lack of consensus on an appropriate definition, purpose, and process. Methods We conducted an informal literature review and consulted experienced researchers from other HTA agencies to identify existing methods guidance for conducting environmental scans. We then adapted these methods to conduct an environmental scan of initiatives to accelerate cancer diagnosis. Results There was limited and vague guidance on the definition, purpose, and process of conducting environmental scans in the context of HTA. This introduced challenges but provided the flexibility to modify our approach to meet requestor needs. Our environmental scan included: (i) a literature review, to identify and describe relevant initiatives and to locate data on effectiveness (which is often out-of-scope for environmental scans but was of priority to the requestor); (ii) stakeholder surveys, which helped "fill in the gaps" of the literature review and helped locate additional initiatives; and (iii) targeted key informant interviews, which provided rich follow-up data on the initiatives most important to the requestor. Conclusions By describing our experiences adapting limited methods guidance to meet requestor needs, we hope to contribute to the evolving discussion about the definition, purpose, and process of environmental scans to inform health policy decision-making. We will reflect on challenges encountered, potential solutions, and lessons learned, and will discuss ongoing areas of methodological uncertainty.


"Literary policy" of Russian foreign censorship in 1965–1904 (Summary) Almost 4500 new literary publications in Polish (counting by titles) had been triedto bring in to Empire in 1865–1904. The foreign censorship banned from circulationalmost 1400 of these books – in a whole or in a part. These books were treated more lenient than others – because in 1872–1904 the censors prohibited only 29,7% of them, when nonfictional publications – 40,5%. The literary works weremore rarely than others banned in a whole. The censorship policy towards importedbelles-lettres became slowly less repressive, in spite that it had been changing: during 70. had occurred to be moderate, using various bans conditional upon subject; late 80. and the beginning of 90. it was a period of the strongest repressions, butthe second half of 90. and the beginning of XX century it was quite successful timefor belle-lettre import. ! e censorship hit books of Polish authors in the most severeway (which consisted of ¾ of all banned imported works), particularly directedto the people or to the general public or imported for the first time since theywere published and didn't belong to any book series. The most banned author was Slowacki and next: Lenartowicz, Krasinski, Urbanski, Poeche, Sienkiewicz (mainly versions adapted for children), Milkowski (T. T. Jez), Wilkonska, Przybyszewski, Abgarowicz, Rogosz, Zacharjasiewicz, Kasprowicz, Chociszewski, Tetmajer, Tuczynski,Mickiewicz, Asnyk, Wyspianski, W. Belza, Przyborowski i Konopnicka.


There are few data on the use of the 13C‐aminopyrine breath test to evaluate the severity of disease in patients with hepatitis C virus‐related chronic liver disease, although these patients represent one of the most important problems in clinical hepatology.


Taylor expansion diagram (TED) is a compact, canonical, world level graph-based representation, and it can effectively express multi-variate polynomial. In this paper, variable replacement algorithm and variable mergence algorithm for TED are presented. Based on variable replacement algorithm, variable ordering algorithm and variable merging algorithm, an algorithm of backward-construction TED is proposed, which is used to verify the equivalence between the behaviors specification and register transfer level (RTL) implementation of polynomial datapath. Experimental results show that the proposed method is effective.


Holographic grating with high diffraction efficiency was fabricated in this paper, and its erasable storage poperties were investigated. Penta-functional dipentaerythritol hydroxyl pentaacrylate, di-functional phthalic diglycol diacrylate and nematic liquid crystal TEB30A were chosen as storage materials, which could store image when put into the interference field. Image reconstruction was realized when He-Ne laser incident on the grating with Bragg angle. The image could disappear when a certain electric field was applied on the holographic grating because the refractive index of the liquid crystal field was changed. The experimental results indicated that the image could be stored using holographic grating of which diffraction efficiency could reach 85.6%. And the image could be reconstructed through He-Ne laser and also basically disappeared when 50 V electric field was applied on the holographic grating.


Results from the Dijet resonance search using 35.9 $\mathrm{fb^{-1}}$ of pp collision data collected with the CMS experiment at the LHC in 2016 running will be shown, with emphasis on wide resonances, for resonance masses above 1.6 TeV and focusing on simplified models of Dark Matter for the interpretation of the experimental results.


Abstract South Africa's 1996 Constitution is widely lauded as the world's most liberal Constitution, yet the document was marred by its context: democratisation alongside the accumulation of excessive corporate power and the adoption of neoliberal public policy. The 1990s transition period generated, in turn, even worse inequality, poverty, unemployment and uneven development than during apartheid. The Constitution thus became a distraction in vital battles by poor and working people, including the first use of its celebrated socio-economic rights for unsuccessful interventions in healthcare (kidney dialysis) (1997), housing (2000) and water (2009). On the one hand, defensive courtroom postures were maintained with the document's help (e.g. anti-eviction injunctions) and occasional offensive victories were registered (e.g. AIDS medicines for pregnant women to halt HIV transmission to babies). But the overall impact was to direct those entering a legal alleyway with great expectations, into a cul-de-sac where satisfactory exit was blocked by property rights. The only way out has been much more explicit direct action, instead of community activists wasting further time, effort, resources and strategic credibility promoting the Constitution.


summary In this study, we review the recently developed methods for analyzing multiple linear regression with missing covariate values. In the context of missing data four methods are available. These are complete case analysis, imputation method, model-based procedure and EM algorithm procedure. This study describes model-based procedure and EM algorithm procedure for analyzing multiple linear regression with missing covariate values. We fit multiple linear regression model for the data collected by BIRPERHT (Bangladesh Institute of Research for Promotion of Essential and Reproductive Health and Technologies). The response variable is birthweight of newborn and the covariate with missing values is weight of mother. We compare the results obtained by the four methods. We also calculate the asymptotic efficiency for the estimates of the four methods.


This paper theoretically analyzed and established the state-space mathematical model of the single-stage three-phase PV converter with LCL filter, and proposed a design procedure of the pole-assignment control method based on state feedback and repetitive controller of current regulation. Additionally, the MPPT is realized by using improved P&O method with adaptive step algorithm, furthermore constant voltage tracking can be used in the MPPT startup. The adaptive step algorithm is realized according to the variety-rate of the DC bus voltage. At the same time the DC bus voltage floor level protection is adopted in case of the value of DC bus voltage is under the peak value of the grid line-voltage. This improvement aimed at stability of DC bus voltage when the solar irradiance bated suddenly. Finally the correctness and availability of this method are proved by the simulation and experiments.


In the present investigation, a poorly water-soluble drug, diacerein has been solubilized using hydrotropic agents containing sodium citrate (1, 3, 5 mM), sodium acetate (1, 3, 5 mM), urea (1, 3, 5 mM), sodium salicylate (1, 3, 5 mM) and sodium benzoate (1, 3, 5 mM) for the development of spectrophotometric analysis precluding the use of organic solvents. There was significant synergistic effect on enhancement in solubility of poorly water-soluble drug Diacerein by mixing two hydrotropic agents. Preliminary solubility studies revealed that 5mM sodium citrate solution and 3mM sodium acetate solution showed improvement in solubility over plain diacerein in water. 10 ml of 5mM sodium citrate solution and 10 ml of 3mM sodium acetate solution was mixed to observe the solubility of diacerein, it is carried out to study mixed hydrotropic solubilisation technique. The mixed hydrotropic solution was used to develop and validate UV visible spectroscopic method for bulk drug and marketed formulations. The method was validated statistically by low values of statistical parameters viz. standard deviation, percent coefficient of variation and standard error. The developed method is new, accurate, simple and economic.


Adolescence need adequate nutrition to face the changes they encountered, especially for adolescent girls associated with their reproductive system. Nutrition status influence reproductive system disorders and affecting on menstrual disorders. Other thing associated with menstrual disorders is anemia. The anemia causes hormonal system disorders that affect of menstrual disorders. The purpose of this research is to determine the relationship between nutritional status and anemia with the menstrual cycle on adolescent girls in SMA Batik 1 Surakarta. The method of this research is analytic observational with case control approach. The research population are girls at SMA Batik 1 Surakarta class of X, XI, and XII. Sample selection of the group case is using purposive sampling with 35 girls, and for control group is using simple random sampling of 35 girls. The statistical test is using chi square of SPSS 16 software. The result of this research showed that there are relation between nutritional status and menstrual cycles in adolescent girls in SMA Batik 1 Surakarta (p value = 0,036) and value of OR = 0,205 which mean normal nutritional status can prevent abnormal menstrual cycles. This research also showed that there are relation between anemia and menstrual cycles in adolescent girls in SMA Batik 1 Surakarta (p value = 0,000) and value of OR = 0,130 which mean not having anemia can prevent abnormal menstrual cycle.


Multimodality imaging agents have the potential to be detected in both MRI and optical imaging experiments allowing for visualisation of biological systems from the cellular level up to the whole body. Lanthanide complexes have shown great promise as components of compounds that can act as either MRI contrast agents or luminescent imaging agents dependent on the metal centre incorporated (e.g. gadolinium(III) or europium(III)/terbium(III)


Objective To explore the feasibility of transform from the sardine like "cramming" to the "inductive" teaching method with provision of necessary conditions. The medical students in class97 were picked in random for the trial. New learning materials suitable for self learning compiled by our department of pathophysiology were distributed into study to test the validity of the inductive approach. The students in this group, after self learning the meaterials, were then examined and their records were compared with those in the control group. 31 of 117 volunteer students in the trial participate the examination, and 54.8% of them obtained grades excellent or good (≥80 points), with a record bar surpassing the 608 students of class96 and 560 students of class97 (ordinary classes as control groups). Students can master the basic knowledge of pathophysiology if proper learning materials are available, on condition they have enough time and good self learning habits supplemented by necessary lectures and coaching.


It is widely acknowledged that Joseph Heller is one of the most successful representative writers of black humor genre.The purpose of this paper is to discuss how the linguisitic representations of black humor ranging from paradox,parallelism,repetition,contrast and juxtaposition were skillfully employed in the novel Catch 22 to serve its absurd theme with concrete,typical examples.Based upon this analysis,the paper concludes that this avant-garde literary technique is the most effectivelly manipulated literary device to contribute to the development of the absurd theme in Catch 22 and it is also the linguistic carrier for the surrealistic representation of the lunatic world.


When a building suffers damage under moderate to severe environmental loadings, its physical properties such as damping and stiffness parameters are changed. There are different practical methods besides various numerical procedures that could be successful to detect a range of these changes. Almost all proposed model updating methods have been used translational components of mode shapes, because only these components are identified from vibration tests. This paper focused on considering importance of using some rotational/translational components of the mode shapes to detect beam/column damages in a 3-D structure. Objective functions are defined based on combination of two criteria of these four ones: comparison between frequencies and/or mode shapes of two situations, the modal assurance criteria (MAC), and the modal flexibility matrix. Four measured components are examined: 3-components of master joint, all translational/ or rotational components, and all components of mode shapes. In order to evaluate effectiveness of the assumptions, three damage scenarios are considered: damage is occurred in a column, in a beam, and in both of them. In order to analysis, an automatic iterative model updating method has been developed in MATLAB software that uses OpenSees as its finite element analysis engine. Extensive analysis shows that for model updating procedure employing rotational components is vital to detect beam damages. In addition, using the modal flexibility matrix based objective function besides measuring the rotational components of mode shape vectors can result in a very precise prediction of the damage locations and their intensities for both beams and columns elements.


According to the cooperation reception strategy and the hybrid optimization, an interference alignment algorithm is proposed. The algorithm can minimize leakage interference and maximize ideal receiption signal power. Firstly, according to the receiver cooperation technology, the pre-coding vectors of transmitter terminal can be estimated by receiver terminal, where these vectors need not be known in advance. In addition, the sum of interference covariance matrix is enough to describe the statistical features of interference alignment problem, which can quickly devise cooperation reception structure. Therefore, based on the bargaining process of cooperation game theory, the optimal full-cooperation mechanism of all the receivers can be selected. The simulation results show that compared with traditionary distributed interference alignment mechanism, our proposed interference alignment mechanism based on cooperation reception strategy and hybrid optimization technology has excellent feasibility under various transmission-power conditions.


Corrosion of prestressing wire in Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe (PCCP) and other structures is a widespread concern for owners and managers of these facilities. The general inaccessibility of the prestressing wire makes evaluation difficult, costly and often inconclusive. Random examination of prestressing wires by excavating or internal inspection of the pipe wall gives only a very localized knowledge of the prestressing wire condition. Conventional investigations can be misleading, often resulting in an underestimate of the extent of corrosion, deterioration or wire failure. The operation of a recently developed acoustic system for monitoring PCCP to determine the time and location of pipe deterioration is discussed. Case studies where the system has been used to identify deterioration in PCCP are presented.


Recent advances in vehicle automation have led to excitement and discourse in academia, industry, the media, and the public. Human factors such as trust and user experience are critical in terms of safety and customer acceptance. One of the main challenges in partial and conditional automation is related to drivers' situational awareness, or a lack thereof. In this paper, we critically analyse state of the art implementations in this arena and present a proactive approach to increasing situational awareness. We propose to make use of augmented reality to carefully design applications aimed at constructs such as amplification and voluntary attention. Finally, we showcase an example application, Pokémon DRIVE, that illustrates the utility of our proposed approach.


Background Many traditional lifestyle interventions use calorie prescriptions, but most individuals have difficulty sustaining calorie tracking and thus weight loss. In contrast, whole food plant-based diets (WFPBDs) have previously shown significant weight loss without this issue. However, most WFPBD interventions are face-to-face and time-intensive, and do not leverage gold standard behavioral strategies for health behavior change. Objective This open pilot trial was the first to evaluate the feasibility of a fully featured, remotely delivered behavioral weight loss intervention using an ad libitum WFPBD. Methods Over 12 weeks, participants (N=15) with overweight or obesity received a newly designed program that integrated behavioral weight loss and a WFPBD prescription via weekly web-based modules and brief phone coaching calls. Assessments were performed at baseline, midtreatment (6 weeks), and after treatment (12 weeks). Results The intervention was rated as highly acceptable (mean 4.40 out of 5, SE 0.18), and attrition was low (6.7%). In all, intention-to-treat analyses revealed that 69% (10.4/15) of the participants lost 5% of their weight (mean –5.89, SE 0.68 kg). Predefined benchmarks for quality of life were met. Conclusions A pilot digital behavioral weight loss intervention with a non–energy-restricted WFPBD was feasible, and the mean acceptability was high. Minimal contact time (80-150 minutes of study interventionist time per participant over 12 weeks) led to clinically relevant weight loss and dietary adherence for most participants (10.4/15, 69% and 11.8/15, 79%, respectively), and quality of life improvements (reliable change indices >1.53). We hope that this work will serve as a springboard for future larger scale randomized controlled studies evaluating the efficacy of such programs for weight loss, dietary change, and quality of life. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04892030; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04892030


sources, applied behavior analysis (the behaviorists) and the inclusion/person-centered planning movement (the bonders). Although it is clear that proponents from both camps were interested in supporting people with difficult behavior through positive means, each group clung to its own tradition when advocating an approach. The behavioral approach, rooted in positivism, is characterized by systematic assessment and precise interventions that can be objectified, operationalized, measured, and applied to other individuals with similar problems. The personcentered approach, which is often affiliated with interpretivist or qualitative research traditions, focuses on broader systemic interventions that are uniquely tailored to the individual and discovered not by objective assessments but through personal, intimate knowledge of the person offered by family members, friends, and staff who know the person best (ergo, the bonders). The distinction between the two orientations bred tension, and people either quickly joined camps or were labeled by their affiliations. &dquo;But where do you belong, Linda?&dquo; I've been asked. What could I say? I liked the precision of the behavioral orientation. For example, once a hypothesis statement had been formulated, I could systematically change each variable that contributed to problem behavior. This was very exciting, but I was also strongly influenced by people like Herb Lovett. Lovett's views (1996) on the importance of forming genuine interpersonal relationships with the people we support and really listening to what people communicate through their words and actions, as a replacement to functional assessment (heresy to those who believe only in measurable and objective assessment), opened doors for


OBJECTIVE
Identifying healthy practice and risky behavior in students from Popayan in June and December 2009.

METHOD
This was across-sectional study in 3 schools in Popayan. The information was collected using the Global School Health Survey (GSHS), validated by the WHO.

RESULTS
The results showed that 55.2 % of teenagers tried smoking for the first time between 10 and 12 years of age. The single largest group regarding trying/starting to drink alcohol was 13 to 15 years of age. Episodes of solitude were experienced around 14 years of age and the early onset of sexual activity was concerning.

CONCLUSION
The results confirmed the presence of risk factors for chronic diseases, violence and HIV infection in this study population.


The Eastern Miscellany is a landmark publication published by the Commercial Press.In the history of the modern periodicals,The Eastern Miscellany is the longest,most influential large-scale comprehensive academic journal,which is rich in content,and covers a wide range,a huge number of new words,It is the rare corpus source of vocabulary in the beginning of modern Chinese.Its implication of the term "deposits" and the depth of excavation is bound to lead the history of modern Chinese vocabulary into the new quality.


This paper discusses the evolution of signaling in modern telecommunications and data networks. It discusses the new capabilities introduced in both narrow-band and broad-band networks and their implications. This paper contrasts work being done in the telecommunications sector of the International Telecommunications Union, ATM Forum, and Internet Engineering Task Force and the motivations for different efforts in each group. The emerging network technologies and services pose a number of challenges in traffic characterization and analysis; these are also highlighted.


Spanish has a series of evidential discourse markers that combine the lexical semantics of visual perception with reference to inference or hearsay, for example, evidentemente 'evidently', por lo visto 'visibly, seemingly', al parecer 'seemingly' and se ve (que) 'one sees that, apparently'. The main aim of this article is to examine the grammatical, semantic and interactional properties of these four evidential discourse markers in informal and formal spoken Spanish. From a semantic point of view, we study the evidential values expressed by these markers (i.e. direct evidence, reportative, inference) and discuss the correlations between them. From a functional point of view, we analyse the evidential markers on the basis of discourse-interactional criteria such as illocutionary force, position in the turn and kind of turn. From a grammatical point of view, we address the preferences in terms of person and Tense/Aspect/Modality (TAM) experienced by these evidential markers in discourse. The main result of our analysis is that, as far as the semantic and discourse properties are concerned, evidentemente differs from por lo visto, al parecer and se ve que. The former seems to refer primarily to shared thoughts, developing a reading that goes beyond any of the traditionally distinguished evidential values. The three other markers, by contrast, refer to indirect evidence, often combining the evidential values of reported knowledge and inference. In talk-in-interaction, the two types of markers behave differently: evidentemente does not enhance turn-taking, whereas the other markers leave room for the co-participant to give his or her view of the state of affairs.


The present invention relates to the generation and purification method of mupirocin calcium. The process includes the steps of adsorbing mupirocin to a hydrophobic adsorbent resin, the step of exposing the bound mupirocin to a calcium-containing solution, step wash impurities from the resin, and a step of eluting the purified mupirocin calcium from the resin.


The traditional portrayal of geologists pitted against physical scientists in the nineteenth-century controversy involving the age of the earth is somewhat oversimplified. Presented here is a brief glimpse of the diversity of opinions and resulting estimations of the earth's age found among scientists of the period.


Outage of distribution directly affects distribution reliability and service quality.After information and data exchanging in this system and working flow processing outage are ascertained,outage management system(OMS) based on GIS is designed in this paper,which supports planed outage and contingency outage.Distribution geometric network is established based on GIS.Under the constraint of line capacity and load balancing,finding out best isolation point and load transfer scheme.This paper proposes an outage scheme using the function as path tracing,connectivity analysis,and network analysis to minimize the outage influence.The functions including outage display,outage simulation,analysis and statistic,scheme analyzing,and work order and operation tickets management have been implemented on the basis of visualization man-machine interface.


The transformation of social relations in the context of globalization, along with the positive has its negative consequences of the criminalization of relations, changing crime patterns, modification of known and new types of crime. The article explores the relationship between migration and specific set of crimes committed by migrants in Kazakhstan combined common criminal sphere and interests. Model is a problematic situation in the field of criminal attacks on public relations in the sphere of security of life of citizens; public safety and public order, the public authorities; peace and security of mankind.Key words: migration, migrant, migration crime, illegal migration, crime, migration crime.


In this paper, we investigate a class of spherical functional autoregressive processes, and we discuss the estimation of the corresponding autoregressive kernels. In particular, we first establish a consistency result (in sup and mean-square norm), then a quantitative central limit theorem (in Wasserstein distance), and finally a weak convergence result, under more restrictive regularity conditions. Our results are validated by a small numerical investigation.


Much of the current research activity in The Rehabilitation Engineering Unit of The Brunei Institute for Bioengineering is concerned with the development of assistive systems and devices for elderly and disabled people. In this paper we discuss the application of computer models to the above work, in particular considering the mechanics of the system, which includes both client and assistive device. Powerful computer software packages exist which are capable of modeling complicated mechanisms with defined motions and degrees of freedom. Within such systems specially constructed manikins can be used to model humans and their biomechanics, leading to the possibility of analysis of kinematics and forces. It is also possible through the application of Finite Element Analysis software to model limbs, prostheses and orthotics.


To investigate potential associations between dietary intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids (FAs) and pain patterns in early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients after 3 months of methotrexate (MTX) treatment.


The freshwater calanoid copepod Mongolodiaptomus malaindosinensis is an endemic species of the lower Mekong basin, including Malaysia. The relationships between environmental factors and life history traits have been reported for many copepods, while they have never been assessed in this tropical species. Post-embryonic development time (post-EDT), body size and survival rate of M. malaindosinensis were determined under different algal concentrations of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii and Cryptomonas tetrapyrenoidosa at 25°C, to clarify the effects of algal species and carbon supply on their somatic growth and survival. Post-EDT until adult in M. malaindosinensis decreased with increasing food carbon supply regardless of the algal species tested. Although naupliar developments were the shortest at 104 cells mL−1 of C. reinhardtii, food shortage delayed the development time and also induced high mortality during the copepodid stages. The highest survival rate of 93% was obtained in the copepods fed on C. tetrapyrenoidosa at 5×104 cells mL−1, whereas the survival rates in the remaining lower carbon supply were <23%. The most sensitive stages were the 1st copepodid stage, as indicated by high stage-specific mortalities, because of large morphological and physiological changes in this transitional stage. Prosome length of adult M. malaindosinensis positively correlated with food carbon supplies, though females were larger than males. Somatic growth rate exponentially increased with increasing food carbon supplies with a threshold at around 4.0 mgC L−1. These results suggest that tropical copepods may be adapted to higher food quantities due to their high metabolic rates under high temperature conditions.


Generally tourism as a business has never had an enviable position on the market in comparison to other branches of the economy. Serbia is a country of rural space, but this form of tourism is not in the expansion. A poor economic and political situation in the last years of the 20th century contributed to a large extent to the bad condition of tourist activity. The authors of the paper conducted a field research in the area of Middle Banat in order to discover the perception of the local population about the significance of the development of this activity. The survey was conducted in May 2017 in five municipalities of Middle Banat, and the results clearly indicate the respondents' lack of awareness of the significance of the development of agritourism, although there are real preconditions for the massive development of this activity. Residents recognize the range of positive and negative effects of tourism development, but the degree to which they are willing to tolerate negative effects depends on their involvement in tourism, the length of their stay in the destination and their exposure to tourism traffic in everyday life.


Background: Cervical spondylosis, the age-related chronic disc degeneration, affecting the cervical vertebrae and facet joints is confirmed by the radiological investigation. It causes neck pain, upper extremity pain, and neurologic deficits. The chin tuck exercises are useful in keeping the cervical spine in its normal position though strengthening of the deep cervical flexors (DCF). They have been found a very effective exercise in improving neck pain and functional disability in cervical spondylosis. Material and method: 60 participants with pre-diagnosed cervical spondylosis and neck pain aged 40-60 years were selected. They were divided into four groups, a control group (CG), and three experimental groups A, B, and C. The control group was treated with physiotherapeutic modality, trapezius stretching, ultrasound, and a hot pack. Group A, B, and C were given chin tuck exercises in standing, sitting, and supine respectively along with the same treatment given in the control group. NDI & NPRS were chosen as outcome variables. Result: There was a significant improvement in the neck pain and functional disability in all the four groups but Group C who were given the same physiotherapy treatment given in the control group & chin tuck exercises in the supine position showed the greatest improvement. Conclusion: This study revealed that chin tuck exercises performed in a supine position along with physiotherapy intervention are most effective in improving neck pain and functional disability in patients with cervical spondylosis.


This paper deals with an accurate characterization method dedicated to the determination of the thermal impedance of Gallium Nitride based High Electron Mobility Transistors (GaN HEMTs). The method is inspired by the "3ω method" initially proposed by D.G. Cahill in order to measure the thermal conductivity of bulk materials or layers and our previous works and experiments on the thermal resistance measurements. It is demonstrated that the voltage oscillation at the third harmonic is a real image of the thermal impedance of the device in the frequency domain. Both theoretical approach and test bench are discussed.