– In this contribution a shifting zoom on GPR data is applied for the reconstruction of buried targets in the framework of a linear inverse scattering algorithm, and in particular the improvement of the image achieved on depth slices is put into evidence. Shifting zoom is a way to mitigate the problem of the limited view, which is particularly relevant in inverse scattering algorithms since the computational burden related to the calculation and the inversion of large matrixes compels to limit the inversion to investigation domains not very large in terms of wavelength. The dealing will be back-upped with an experimental validation.


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Unlike time consuming and expensive anthropometric measurements, though precise, this study had identified some non-anthropometric measurements (socio-economic indicators) that are equally valid for monitoring food and nutritionally insecure households in Malawi. The research had established relationships between anthropometric and nonanthropometric indicators in order to verify the appropriateness of socioeconomic indicators as valid indicators for malnutrition and food insecurity measurements. They have equally been tested through validity, relevance, and timeliness criteria outlined by different researchers over years. Precise indicator were anthropometric measurement namely Mid-UpperArm-Circumference (MUAC). Weight-for-Height (WHZ) measuring wasting), Weight-for-Age (Waz measuring underweight), and Height-for-Age (HAZ measuring stunning). Among others, non-anthropometric indicators were various socio-economic variables like household education level, access to safe sanitation, access to safe water, access to social amenities and prevalence of diarrhea. These indicators had been found to be cost effective, quick and country specific, as well as, potentially pinpoint the underlying association of malnutrition and food insecurity at household level so that interventions could be done quickly. In this study, it has been found that most socio-economic variables were equally valid indicators for monitoring poverty and nutritionally insecurity households. Some of the major findings were better nutritional status of children was positively correlated with increasing level of education of mothers and of household heads (irrespective of sex). This was also true for wealth of the household, where number of rooms as an indicator of wealth, was found positively correlated with good health and nutrition of the children. Also access to safe sanitation as defined by availability of toilet facilities, and accessibility of health centers were positively correlated with good nutritional status and health of the households (especially children), respectively. Furthermore, it examined the strength of association between socio-economic variables and precise indicators. Where access to safe water like public tap is positively and significantly (P<0.01) correlated with Mid-Upper-Arm-Circumference (MUAC) and Height-for-Age-Z-score (HAZ). VIP/sanplat toilet was found significantly (P<0.01) correlated with Weightfor-Age-Z-score (WAZ) and HAZ. But prevalence of diarrhea and fever was 1 University of Malawi, Bunda College of Agriculture, Department of Rural Development , P.O. Box 219, Lilongwe, Malawi negatively and significantly (P<0.01) correlated with MUAC, WAZ and Weight-for-Height-Z-score (WHZ). Similarly distance to market, under 5 clinic and health centers were negatively and significantly (P<0.01) correlated with Height-for-Age-Z-score.


Every year forest fires are responsible for the loss of production, biodiversity and carbon stock in the Portuguese forest, alongside with major social damages such as the destruction of houses and/or properties and sometimes even lives. SIMPLOT is a simulation tool, in developing stage, for the long term projection of forest areas at regional or country level, in which we are looking forward to integrate forest fire ignition and propagation algorithms. This work consists in the development of a forest fire propagation algorithm adequate for integration in SIMPLOT. We expose and demonstrate the options forth taken for this integration, alongside presenting and interpreting some outputs produced by this tool.


The invention discloses a dynamic sensing electrostatic protection circuit comprising a dynamic sensing circuit connected between the static end and the earth terminal in parallel, a middle buffer circuit and a static leaking circuit; the middle buffer circuit is used for buffering the dynamic sensing circuit and the static leaking circuit, and performances voltage division and driving; the inputend of the middle buffer circuit is connected with the dynamic sensing circuit electrically, the output end is connected with the input end of the static leaking circuit; the middle buffer circuit consists of a PMOS tube and a resistor connected in series, or consists of a NMOS tube and a resistor connected in series. The invention can further reduce the influence of the parasitic grid capacitance to the capacitance selection in the dynamic sensing circuit, and improve the static leaking performance of the dynamic sensing static leaking circuit structure.


Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a systemic necrotizing vasculitis that mainly affects medium-sized muscular arteries. The coronary artery could be affected. Some severe cases can lead to spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) and about 0.02% will die abruptly. Early diagnosis will improve prognosis, but relative studies are all case reports so far.To investigate the clinical characteristics, risk factors and outcome of patients with polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) complicated with coronary artery lesions in China.Data of 158 patients with PAN who were admitted to Peking Union Medical College Hospital from September 1986 to September 2019 were retrospective collected. Data were analyzed and compared according to with and without coronary artery lesions due to PAN.17 (10.8%) patients with PAN had the coronary artery lesions due to PAN. The age at coronary artery lesion was 36.9±10.3 years. 12 (70.6%) patients were male. There are not statistical differences between two groups in common risk factors of coronary arterial atherosclerosis including smoking, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia. Most of them are multi-vessel lesions (8 cases are triple-vessel lesions and 3 cases are bi-vessel lesions). Type of coronary artery affected is shown mainly in stenosis (13 cases). Myocardial infarction are shown in 8 cases (47.1%). Compared to patients without coronary artery lesions, patients with coronary artery lesions had less nervous system involvement (17.6% vs.46.8%) and elevated number of leukocyte (17.6% vs.56%). Besides, patients with coronary artery affected exhibit more cranial and carotid artery involvement(29.4% vs. 5.0%), renal artery involvement (41.2% vs.17.0%), coeliac artery involvement (58.8% vs.27.0%), new onset hypertension (47.1% vs.14.5%), renal infarction (27.3% vs.5.4%, ) and higher proportion of 2009 Five-factor score (FFS)≥2 (62.5% vs.15.6%). All patients with coronary artery lesions received at least moderate dose of prednisone and CTX except one refused medication. 3 cases underwent interventional therapy. Stent placement was performed on 2 of them, and in-stent restenosis was appeared in a patient one year later. 2 cases died,one for vascular rupture after coronary aneurysmsutrue plus coronary artery bypass grafting, another for myocardial infarction after stopping immunosuppressant therapy himself.Survival analysis showed patients with digital g angrene had poor prognosis though no significant difference(p=0.055).PAN with coronary artery lessions are not uncommon. These patients exhibit young age, more proportion of multi-vessel of coronary artery involvement, more combined involvments of other organ arteries and more severe disease.[1]Munguti CM, Ndunda PM, Muutu TM. Sudden Death From Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Due to Polyarteritis Nodosa. Cureus, 2017;9 (10), e1737[2]Kritta nawong C, Kumar A, Johnson KW, et al.Conditions and Factors Associated With Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (From a National Population-Based Cohort Study).Am J Cardiol, 2019; 123 (2): 249-253[3]Hwang J, Yang JH, Kim DK, Cha HS.Polyarteritis Nodosa Involving Renal and Coronary Arteries. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2012;59(7):e13Chinchih Lai: None declared, Lin Zhao: None declared, Jiaxin Zhou: None declared, Dong Xu: None declared, Xinping Tian: None declared, Xiaofeng Zeng Consultant of: MSD Pharmaceuticals, Fengchun Zhang: None declared


The need for nondestructive evaluation procedures for tubular joints in offshore structures is emphasized by every platform collapse. A new microprocessor-based ultrasonic inspection technique for tubular joints has been devised and preliminary tests conducted. The inspection concepts and the sensitivity of the technique to damage has been evaluated utilizing a 1/3 scale structural K-joint. The inspection concepts are discussed; in addition, the results of the 1/3 scale K-joint fatigue test are presented. Additional laboratory experiments were conducted to determine the effects of a marine environment and other limiting conditions on the sensitivity and feasibility of the technique. These results are also discussed.


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0 Introduction This paper will be concerned with the interior regularity theory of weak solutions to nonlinear elliptic systems of second order in divergence form of the following type: div A(x; u; Du) = 0 in : (0-1) Here is a bounded domain in IR n , u taking values in IR N , and the coeecients A(x; ; p) are in Hom(IR n ; IR N). Under natural hypotheses concerning the regularity and the growth of A with respect to p it has been proved by Giaquinta & Modica GM] that weak solutions of (0-1) admit HH older continuous rst derivatives outside a singular set of Lebesgue measure 0 provided (1 + jpj) ?1 A(x; ; p) is HH older continuous in the variables (x;) uniformly with respect to p. In DG] the rst author and Grotowski gave a simpliied (direct) proof of this result avoiding the use of L p-L 2-estimates for the derivative Du of u. The method of proof also gives the optimal result in one step, i.e. if (1 + jpj) ?1 A(x; ; p) is of class C 0;; for some 0 < < 1 in (x;) then u is of class C 1;; outside the singular set. The essential new feature is the use of the harmonic approximation lemma (cf. DS, Lemma 3.3]; see also Lemma 4.1). The aim of this paper is to weaken the assumptions on A with respect to continuity in the variables (x;) and to show a partial regularity result with optimal estimates for the modulus of continuity for the derivative Du under this weaker assumption. To be more precise, we assume for the continuity of A with respect to the variables (x;) that


This paper discusses the meaning, methods and techniques of risk management for construction of hydraulic and hydroelectric projects. On the basis of identifying risk characteristics of several hundred large hydraulic and hydroelectric projects at home and abroad, this paper describes the basic content and foundation of risk management planning, and brings forward that the risk management planning should study countermeasures against the main risks in the construction of projects. Improper design is the biggest risk in project construction. The risk management must be fulfilled in the contract. The project insurance is able to enhance contractor's ability of bearing risk. It is necessary to carry out comprehensive risk analysis in the phase of bid evaluation. Finally the paper presents a suggestion that a special department for risk management should be set up in the construction of a large project.


The microstructure of different annealing treatment for TWIP steel before and after tensile deformation was investigated by static and TEM. The results show that the annealing twins and the massive fault are found after annealing, moreover with the ascensionof temperature, the grain size, annealing twins quantity and the fault density increase also. In addition, the twins crystals moving to boundary will be hindered, and form the incoherent twin.


The activity of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-consuming enzymes can be determined by measuring the concentration of the adenosine diphosphate (ADP) released. To facilitate the assay, BellBrook Labs has developed the Transcreener® Fluorescence Intensity Assay Kit, where a fluorescence intensity signal is measured that is proportional to the amount of ADP produced. For the detection of the fluorescence signal, a suitable plate reader is required, such as the TriStar2 S LB 942 developed by Berthold Technologies. In order to confirm the compatibility of the Transcreener® Fluorescence Intensity Assay Kit with the TriStar2 S LB 942, we have tested the assay controls and an ADP/ATP standard curve that mimics an enzyme reaction. The large assay window of 12 and the robust standard curve with Z' values of 0.7 or higher at ADP concentrations of at least 0.4 μM confirm that the TriStar2 S LB 942 is a suitable device for measuring the Transcreener Fluorescence Intensity Assay. Application Note


BP neural networks are most advantageous in recognizing patterns. It is being used for recognizing the operation domain of the UL-P criterion in protecting generator, against loss of excitation. The results are compared with the linearized approximation curve of the operation domain in conventional microcomputer protection systems.


Recent literature has suggested that global identity and world citizenship are relevant capacities in an increasingly globalizing world. However, these concepts remain understudied. The current stu ...


and Abstract This work in progress aims to better understand engineering students' task interpretation (i.e., accurate understanding of a task) processes while engaged in problem-solving o f introductory engineering thermodynamics course. Task interpretation determines the approach taken toward problem-solving; inaccurate interpretation of problem- solving tasks will consequently result in a failed problem-solving attempt. Task interpretation is theorized to be a complex process that involves identifying explicit, implicit, and social- contextual aspects of identified problems. Two research questions guided the study: (1) What are the gaps, if any, between the instructor's and students' interpretation (explicit and implicit task features) of a problem-solving task?; and (2) How do students' task interpretation (explicit and implicit) change after engaging in self-evaluation of their problem-solving processes? One hundred twelve (112) second year engineering undergraduates voluntarily participated in the study. The preliminary analysis revealed that students faced challenges interpreting tasks related to the assigned thermodynamics problems, even after engaging in self- evaluation of their problem solutions. It was also found that students experienced greater difficulty identifying the implicit task information than the explicit task information that was presented to them in the problem-solving assignments.


A model of levelized cost of energy (LCOE) is presented which accounts for the significant 'burn-in' losses common in photovoltaic (PV) devices with organic (OPV) and perovskite (PVK) absorber layers.  This model is used to quantify the relative importance of burn-in, module cost and initial efficiency for a realistic grid-scale PV installation situated in Fiji.  The effectiveness of improvements in PV technology in reducing LCOE is shown to depend critically upon the current status of the technology.  Predictions of LCOE for specific state-of-the-art OPV and PVK devices sourced from the literature are presented, some of which are shown to have potential to compete at the grid scale.  However, devices with state-of-the-art initial efficiencies are not necessarily those with state-of-the-art LCOE, emphasizing the need to characterize lifetime energy yield and for an LCOE approach to select the most promising candidate technologies.


Transfeminine patients (transwomen/feminine nonbinary folks assigned male at birth) can undergo chondrolaryngoplasty ("tracheal shave") to feminize their neck appearance. While isolated cases of vocal complications have been reported following the procedure, aggregated outcomes have not been quantitatively studied. We present acoustic and stroboscopic data to describe a patient cohort with vocal complications after chondrolaryngoplasty and discuss reparative surgical technique.


The paper considers the problem of scheduling packet transmissions in a wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) optical network with a broadcast star topology. The transmitters are tunable with an associated tuning delay, and the receivers are fixed-tuned to one of the available wavelengths. The authors first consider the problem of scheduling all-to-all packet transmissions and show that the upper bound obtained by Pieris and Sasaki (1994) through an algorithm is also a lower bound for the minimum length schedule. They then extend the analysis to the general problem of arbitrary traffic demands and obtain tight upper and lower bounds for the schedule length.


The present study shows the possible use of "tagua", a clay from Cariri region, CE, Brazil, as basic material for construction of porous capsules used in localized irrigation. The porous capsules made up of different proportions of "tagua" and its ash with calcium carbonate plus shale talc showed water release capacity In the range of 0,10 ± 0,02 to 36,00 ± 2,37 1/day under hydrostatic pressures varying from 0,25 to 1,00 m, Some modifications in the previous shape of porous capsules are recommended which besides facilitating interconnection of capsules permits 50% economy in plastic tubing necessary for installation of the system.


Appendiceal cancer is extremly rare and common in aged patients. We experienced two young patients with appendiceal cancer which were detected with manifestations mimicking acute appendicitis. Case 1: A 21-year-old man underwent a laparotomy with a preoperative diagnosis of local peritonitis due to chronic appendicitis. During operation, pseudomyxoma peritonaei arising in the appendix was found. The appendix and metastatic greater omentum were removed as possible as we could. Microscopic examination of the resected appendix showed pseudomyxoma peritonaei caused by a mucinous cystadenocarcinoma. Case 2: A 33-year-old woman underwent a laparotomy with a preoperative diagnosis of acute appendicitis. During operation, the swollen appendix to 20cm in size was noted. Appendectomy was performed. Microscopic examination of the resected appendix revealed well diffentiated adenocarcinoma. So, an ileocecal resection with lymph node dissection was added. We should keep this rare tumor in mind as a probable differential diagnosis for appendicitis, and carefully examine the resected material of the appendix pathologically, regardless of age.


Combining ArcIMS and WebGIS technologies with the characteristics of electric power communication network, this paper designs a resource management system based on WebGIS. It introduces the structure, work flow, realization methods as well as the main functions. The utilization ratio of network resource and dispatching and management level can be improved apparently with low operational cost.


To study the phase composition and magnetostriction of (Fe83Ga17)100-xMx(x=0,0.5,1,1.5;M=C,B) under non-equilibrium solidification conditions,(Fe83Ga17)100-xMx(x=0,0.5,1,1.5;M=C,B) alloys are prepared by blow-casting method.It shows that as-cast alloys to keep the disordered A2(bcc-Fe(Ga))structure.C and B additions have a significant impact for microstructure of alloys.C complete solid solution in the bcc-Fe.B additions accumulate in the grain boundary,and the grains are regional directional arrangement.C and B additions on the magnetostrictive properties of Fe83Ga17 alloy is inhibited.C additions increase the elastic modulus,there is the largest value of the magnetostriction when x=1.Adding B into the alloys have a significant impact for the organizations,with the increase of B content in the alloys engenderes the casting texture,and generates rich-Fe2B phase,there is the largest value of the magnetostriction when x=1.5.


The present invention provides a kind of road conditions forecasting procedure, storage medium and server, including:The real-time road of the common traffic path of the user is obtained, and the real-time road is analyzed;If the real-time road of the common traffic path occurs abnormal, it is determined that the position in abnormal section;According to the position in the abnormal and described abnormal section that the common traffic path occurs, generation abnormity prompt information pushes to the intelligent terminal of user's binding;If the real-time road of the common traffic path does not occur exception, the arrival time that user specifies is obtained;Big data analysis prediction is carried out according to traffic hot spot information and history traffic information, obtains the predicting road conditions of trip period of the common traffic path between the travel time and the arrival time;The predicting road conditions of the common traffic path are pushed to the intelligent terminal of user's binding.The present invention is in advance monitored the traffic path of user, and advance notice user's traffic information facilitates user to go on a journey.


Objective:To investigate the influence of TORCH infections on some on fetal growth in some regions in Huainan.Methods:use indirect ELISA,1529 case maternal serum TORCH specific IgM,IgG antibodies.Results:Maternal TORCH infection serological positive rate especiallyIgG-positiverate and the infection rate is similar to other parts of the country.Conclusion:TORCH infection in pregnant women on maternal and perinatal hazards can not be ignored,Screening and active prevention should be strengthened.


Article history: Received: 26 Aug 2011 Accepted: 10 Sep 2012 Available online: 7 Jan 2013 ZJRMS 2013; 15(7): 12-18 Background: The daily stress and shift working cause insomnia. In other hands, fatty food consumption increased this disorder. The aim of present study is evaluation additive effect of partial insomnia and high fatty diet with or without vitamin C on serum lipid profile in rats. Materials and Methods: Fifty six rats in 7 groups (8 rats each group) were conducted for study during 26 days as: 1: normal diet+normal sleep, 2: high fatty diet+normal sleep, 3: normal diet+insomnia, 4: high fatty diet+insomnia, 5: high fatty diet+normal sleep+vitamin C, 6: high fatty diet+insomnia+vitamin C, 7: normal diet+insomnia+ vitamin C. The lipid profile was examined at end of study. Results: Results shown the high fatty diet+insomnia increased triglyceride, LDL, VLDL level and decreased HDL level with comparison to high fatty diet+normal sleep group. But only insomnia did not change serum lipid profile. High fatty diet increased level of cholesterol (p<0.05). The normal diet increased body weight but high fatty diet decreased it significantly. Liver weight ratio was elevated by high fatty diet+insomnia. The vitamin C decreased cholesterol and increased HDL level in group of rats which received high fatty diet+insomnia. Conclusion: In conclusion, the present study shown the only insomnia did not affect on serum lipid profile while insomnia along with high fatty diet increased lipid high risk factors in blood. Copyright © 2013 Zahedan University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.


An area of difficulty in the effective application of econometric models to determine optimal macroeconomic policy is the specification of the welfare functional. In such models it is required to synthesize a scalar-valued criterion which properly relates tho joint effects of various economic factors. This paper develops a systematic procedure for treating (his problem when the several variables of the criterion are set forth in preference by a lexicographic ordering. In capsule, the procedure gives sequential attention to the various factors, with the constraint set at a given optimization stage determined by the characteristics of the solution at all prior stages.


In accordance with features that most line routine foundations of Gansu 750kV Yongdeng-Baiyin double-circuit transmission line project are rocks the rock-embedded foundations are adopted. For their reliability verification under big loads 5 groups of full-scale field test for rock-embedded foundation at different depths were carried out to analyze foundation bearing properties and breakage mechanism,and their economical benefits. The results show that it can be used for rock pole-tower foundation at stronger weathered mountain regions. It has been successfully applied for Gansu 750kV Yongdeng-Baiyin double-circuit transmission line project with better economy and environment protection.


Ray tracing on GPUs is an area of ongoing research. GPUs are well suited for this parallel rendering algorithm. GPU computing devices typically have characteristics which make them quite different from CPUs: increased data parallelism, increased memory bandwidth, smaller caches, lower memory capacity. Presently it is difficult to visualize large scenes with tens of millions of triangles in these memory constrained platforms. In this paper we present a compressed grid data structure, capable of state of the art rendering performance, using up to 6× less memory than conventional grid storage schemes. The compressed grid is built and traversed on the GPU.


Abstract The Th solubilities of the sample solutions that initially contained Th(OH)4(am) prepared by undersaturation and oversaturation methods in the pHc range of 2.0–8.0 in a 0.5 M ionic strength solution of NaClO4 and HClO4 and stored at aging temperatures (Ta) of 298, 313 and 333 K were investigated in this study. After a certain period of time up to 40 weeks depending on Ta, supernatants of the sample solutions were ultrafiltrated through 3 kDa membranes under the measurement temperature (Tm) of 298, 313 and 333 K. Size distributions of the colloidal species were investigated by ultrafiltration using membranes with different pore sizes ranging from 3 to 100 kDa, and the solid phases were examined by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The solubility of the sample solutions obtained after aging at Ta=298 K using undersaturation method with continuous shaking was similar to those of dried precipitate of Th hydroxide. The solubilities obtained after aging at Ta=313 and 333 K were lower than those at Ta=298 K. The XRD spectra suggested that the crystallization of the solid phase proceeded under these elevated temperatures. The solubility of the sample solutions obtained after aging at Ta=333 K using the oversaturation technique were similar to those prepared by undersaturation method and aged at the same Ta. A slight temperature dependence of the apparent solubilities on the Tm was observed in the sample solutions prepared by both methods. The solubility products (Ksp,Ta(Tm)) $({K_{{\text{sp,}}{T_{\text{a}}}}}({T_{\text{m}}}))$ after different Ta and Tm were determined from the solubility analysis. The observed increase in the formation constant (Ks,Ta(Tm)) $({K_{{\text{s,}}{T_{\text{a}}}}}({T_{\text{m}}}))$ of Th4++(4+x)H2O(1)⇌Th(OH)4·xH2O(s,Ta)+4H+ with increasing Tm indicated that the reaction was endothermic. The enthalpy change (ΔHrm_Ta→cr°) $(\Delta_{r}H_{m\_ T_{\text{a}} \to {\text{cr}}}^{\circ} )$ between the solid phases of Th(OH)4·xH2O(s,Ta) and ThO2(cr) suggested that the solid phase transformation from Th(OH)4·xH2O(s,Ta) to ThO2(cr) contains an endothermic process.


Objective The rice MS5 homologous genes OsMS5-1/OsMS5-2 double mutant pollen morphology was observed and studied in order to further understand the MS5 homologous genes OsMS5-1,OsMS5-2 in rice and its functional effects on male rice sterility.Method Utilizing Zhonghua 11's single interference mutant T1,created from the 2 rice MS5 homologous genes OsMS5-1 and OsMS5-2 using RNAi interference,as parent,the gene was reciprocally crossed to create double mutants;then,using wild Zhonghua 11 mature pollen grains as reference,the double mutant pollen grains were examined by I2-KI staining and electron microscopy scanning.Result Reciprocal double mutant pollen grains were not stained,small,irregularly shaped,transparent,and measured with a sterile rate up to 100%,while the normal fertile wild pollen grains were dyed dark blue,large,and regularly shaped.The double mutant pollen grains were considered developmental defects;the grains' shape,aperture,and exine were significantly different from the normal fertile wild Zhonghua 11 pollen grains.Conclusion The morphologies of rice OsMS5-1 and OsMS5-2 gene mutant pollen grain and the wild fertile pollen grains exhibited certain characteristic differences,while the two double mutant sterile male pollen grains exhibited no significant differences in general;this result could be used to distinguish early sterile and fertile pollen.


BACKGROUND: Hypotonic storage solutions and WBC filtration are both reported to improve RBC viability. This study tested the ability of an investigational hypotonic storage solution (AS‐24, Medsep Corp.) to extend the viability of liquid‐stored RBCs to 8 weeks.


Please cite this paper as: Jansen F, Hiemstra E. Laparoscopic skills training using inexpensive box trainers: which exercises to choose when constructing a validated training course. BJOG 2012;119:263–265.


To explore the adaptability for C.limonia to different soils,the seedlings were planted separately in pots with metamorphic rocks cane yellow soil,quaternary red clay cane yellow soil,yellow calcareous soil,brown calcareous soil and black calcareous soil.Photosynthetic characteristics of C.limonia in five different soils were studied,and the relation between soil nutrient and photosynthetic rate(Pn) of C.limonia was analyzed.The results showed that:(i) Pn of C.limonia in black calcareous soil was the highest[8.91 μmol CO2/(m2·s)],chlorophyll(Chl) content was also the highest(2.24 mg/g-1,and the adaptability range to light intensity was the widest;Pn and Chl content of C.limonia in yellow calcareous soil took the second place,while Pn and Chl content in quaternary red clay cane yellow soil were both the lowest[1.17 μmolCO2/(m2·s) and 0.73 mg/g].The effects of alkaline hydrolysis N,available Fe and available Cu in different soils on Pn of C.limonia were significant,while other mineral elements in different soils on Pn of C.limonia were not significant.(ii) Under the same climate condition,the adaptability changes of Pn content,Chl content and basic light requirement characteristics of C.limonia occurred on different soils,and black calcareous soil was the most conducive to the improvement of light utilization efficiency of C.limonia.


PURPOSE: A mattress controlled at inclination is provided to control inclination easily by exchanging only parts inside the mattress without changing the whole mattress when the mattress is needed to be changed into a mattress with the inclination appropriate to the size of the body. CONSTITUTION: The mattress controlled at inclination includes a basic mattress(100), a mattress upper cover(110), a fastener(30), a side cover(111), edge cushions(40), inclination controlling blocks(9) and inclination controlling pads(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8). The fastener(30) is installed on the upper part of the basic mattress(100) and the mattress upper cover(110) can be opened and closed by the fastener(30). The edge cushions(40) with the width of 5mm-150mm are formed inside the side cover(111). The inclination controlling blocks(9) are arranged inside the edge cushions(40). The inclination of the inclination controlling blocks(9) is displayed as the order of the inclination marks with the inclination controlling pads. The boundaries between the inclination controlling blocks(9) are in uneven condition.


A 44-year-old man with Williams syndrome (supravalvular aortic stenosis, mental retardation, elfin facies) underwent re-replacement of a moder-ately to severely stenosed prosthetic mitral valve. Preoperative transtho-racic echocardiography provided little information, due to a poor echocardio-graphic window. Postoperatively, a catheter was inserted into the left subclavian vein for central intravenous alimentation. During placement, the catheter was ad-vanced along an unexpected course, which revealed a previously undiagnosed persistent left superior vena cava (white arrows in figure). Although the catheter was freely drawing pure venous blood, it was promptly removed. A persistent left superior vena cava is found in 0.3% of the general population and in 3% to 10% of patients with congenital heart disease. Approximately 50% to 70% of these patients are at risk of paradoxical embolism because of accompany-ing lesions (e.g., interatrial septal defect, unroofed coronary sinus, or direct com-munication of the vein to the left atrium).


Objective To summarise the available clinical evidence on the efficacy and safety of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) for different conditions. Design Overview of systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (MAs). PROSPERO CRD42020170983. Data sources An electronic search was performed using seven databases: PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Scopus, JBI, Prospero and Cochrane Library, from their inception until November 2021. Eligibility criteria for selecting studies SRs and MAs of randomised controlled trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of OMT for any condition were included. Data extraction and synthesis The data were independently extracted by two authors. The AMSTAR-2 tool was used to assess the methodological quality of the SRs and MAs. The overview was conducted and reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement. Results The literature search revealed nine SRs or MAs conducted between 2013 and 2020 with 55 primary trials involving 3740 participants. The SRs reported a wide range of conditions including acute and chronic non-specific low back pain (NSLBP, four SRs), chronic non-specific neck pain (CNSNP, one SR), chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP, one SR), paediatric (one SR), neurological (primary headache, one SR) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS, one SR). Although with a different effect size and quality of evidence, MAs reported that OMT is more effective than comparators in reducing pain and improving functional status in acute/chronic NSLBP, CNSNP and CNCP. Due to small sample size, presence of conflicting results and high heterogeneity, questionable evidence existed on OMT efficacy for paediatric conditions, primary headache and IBS. No adverse events were reported in most SRs. According to AMSTAR-2, the methodological quality of the included SRs was rated low or critically low. Conclusion Based on the currently available SRs and MAs, promising evidence suggests the possible effectiveness of OMT for musculoskeletal disorders. Limited and inconclusive evidence occurs for paediatric conditions, primary headache and IBS. Further well-conducted SRs and MAs are needed to confirm and extend the efficacy and safety of OMT.


Abstract : Bismuth telluride single crystals were grown by the Czochralski pulling method in a furnace similar to that used by Ainsworth. Bismuth rich and stoichiometric melts led to p-type crystals. Large excesses of Te and doping with Cu2Te led to n-type crystals. Single crystal gwowth was sustained at rates as high as 8.5 cm/hr from p-type melts and 0.5 cm/hr from n-type melts. Growth rates above 3 cm/hr resulted in rectangular cross sections. Those below 1 cm/hr resulted in elliptical cross sections similar to those reported by Ainsworth. Typical cross section dimensions were 1.5 x 0.5 cm. Single crystals have been grown up to 22 cm in length. The variation of thermoelectric power with melt composition was observed for compositions near stoichiometry. Normal p-type thermoelectric powers (seebeck coefficient) ranged from 220 to 260 microvolts/deg C. Normal n-type thermoelectric powers of -15 to -250 microvolts/deg C were obtained. X-ray diffraction lines observed agree with the ASTM index to within experimental error. A transmission edge was observed at approximately 0.145 ev. (Author)


Early clinical application of technetium 99m labeled pyrophosphate for cardiac imaging has revealed a safe noninvasive method of determining areas of impaired myocardial perfusion in patients with atherosclerotic occlusive coronary artery disease. Using this method, we were able to demonstrate improvement in myocardial blood supply following coronary artery bypass surgery.


Objective:To explore the diagnostic value of serum tumor specific growth factor(TSGF),carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA),CA242 and CA19 9 combined in detecting malignant tumors of digestive tract.Methods:The levels of serum TSGF,CEA,CA242 and CA19 9 were determined by biochemical or immunoradiometric assay in patients with malignant tumors of digestive tract and in control group.Results:The sensitivity rates of using single positive diagnostic indicator of TSGF,CEA,CA242 and CA19 9 to malignant tumors of digestive tract were 79.24%,31.78%,42.80% and 55.51 %,respectively.The specific rates were 82.76%,97.84%,98.71% and 92.24%,respectively.The accuracy rates were 80.98%,64.53%,70.51% and 73.72%,respectively.In combined detection,the diagnostic sensitivity rate was 90.25%,the specific rate was 72.41%,and the accuracy rate was 81.41%.Conclusions:Detecting serum TSGF,CEA,CA242 and CA19 9 combinedly is of great clinical value for the diagnosis of malignant tumors of digestive tract.


In 7 years, we brought together 100 cases of volvulus of the colon sigmoid to the hospital Somine Dolo of Mopti among which the handle volvule was found without necrosis in 66 cases and necrosis 34 cases. Seventy-six patients benefited from a sigmoidectomy followed by a colorectal anatomize at a time, twenty one patients of an intervention of Hartmann. A surgical distortion was realized at 3 patients. All the patients operated by these last two techniques had a restoring of the digestive continuity for an average deadline of 90 days. The post-operative complications consisted of 11 cases of parietal suppuration and a case of evisceration. The average duration of follow-up was of 210 days. The post-operative mortality was 14%. It was about a state of toxic shock with visceral multi-failure (n = 13), and of a pulmonary embolism (n = 1). The treatment of the volvulus requires a fast diagnostic and therapeutic coverage. The best treatment consists of a resection of the sigmoid as a matter of urgency followed by an immediate anastomosis if the following conditions are carried achieved: state general voucher, experimented surgeon and if the resuscitation meadow, per and post-operative can be assured.


Aim:  To retrospectively assess the long‐term outcome, including pregnancy rate, recurrence rate and ovarian reserve, after laser ablation surgery in infertile women with endometrioma.


Abstract The synthesis of hydroxylamino derivatives of 1,7-dideazaadenosine and of 1,7-dideaza-2′-deoxyadenosine, starting from 4-nitro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine (1), is described. None of the synthesized compounds are substrates of adenosine deaminase and two of them (3 and 18) are weak inhibitors.


This short note has a twofold purpose:
(i) to solve the question that motivates a recent paper of D. Popa on multilinear variants of Pietsch's composition theorem for absolutely summing operators. More precisely, we remark that there is a natural perfect extension of Pietsch's composition theorem to the multilinear and polynomial settings. This fact was overlooked in the aforementioned paper;
(ii) to investigate extensions of some results of the aforementioned paper for particular situations, mainly by exploring cotype properties of the spaces involved.


1. Classical Teaching on Mortal Sin (1) "Mortal sin, looked at as an act, is a deliberate transgression of one of the grave precepts of God, which completely turns us from Him as our last end; because sinful man knows full well that on that transgression depend the loss of sanctifying grace and exclusion from everlasting happiness." (2) This arresting text comes from the pen of the nineteenth-century Swiss Jesuit Maurice Meschler (1830-1912), whose book, The Gift of Pentecost: Meditations on the Holy Ghost, was first published in German in 1882. (3) A French translation appeared in 1895, while the English one followed in 1903. (4) The book originally appeared in Germany a year after the launch of Bismarck's Kulturkampf, and it remained in print for more than half a century. (5) Herder produced a new edition in 1932! (6) That is what we call a good press run. If one's devout Catholic ancestors of the early twentieth century spoke German, French, or English, they likely would have come under the influence of this book, especially if they enjoyed contact with Jesuits. If, on the other hand, they spoke other European languages such as Italian or Spanish, they would have encountered similar expositions by other authors. (7) Before the post conciliar period, most even-barely-catechized Catholics had learned that mortal sin spells the loss of sanctifying grace and exclusion from everlasting happiness. All in all, our co-religionists of yesteryear understood what one's being in or--heaven forfend--out of the "state of grace" meant. Unless they had benefitted from occasional contact with theologians, our forebears probably were not familiar with classical accounts of damnation. Few everyday Catholics in the United States became agitated over the intricacies of predestination. Common religious instruction avoided this theological minefield and, instead, instilled in Catholics both young and old the importance of dying in the state of grace. Intellectually curious Catholics, on the other hand, may have been exposed to popularizations of predestination themes, such as explorations into the freedom of the damned. For example, "None of the damned will arise at the last day to say, 'Lord you did not help me enough.' They will all say, 'That is what I willed.' And they will go on maintaining that their choice was an excellent one. If a single one of the damned could say he was damned by God's fault, God would not be God." (8) The diocesan priest, later Cardinal, Charles Journet, delivered these remarks in the mid-1950s at a retreat house outside of Geneva, Switzerland. (9) The regular Churchgoing parishioner, however, would have been content to save his soul and to avoid going to hell. Speculations about the psychology of the damned would have escaped him. Priests instead told their parishioners about the importance of receiving the last sacraments or the last rites, as they then were known. Today, this salutary and religious concern for dying in the state of grace no longer informs the spiritual sensibilities of the majority of Catholics. By and large, most people think that God will take care of them in the end. Mortal sin and its wage, on the other hand, apply only to the perpetrators of the Holocaust and of other large-scale misadventures, like marathon bombers and those who cover up child abuse. One could even appeal (wrongly) to Spe Salvi, no. 45, in order to support this outlook. (10) For folks who dream of quasi-universal salvation, the thought that someone who is damned would have something to opine at the last judgment about human freedom sounds like a charming literary device lifted right out of Dante's Inferno. In brief, people remain blase about their moral conduct and its outcomes. When their choices concern the hot-button moral issues that the secular press announces daily will soon undergo reevaluation by the Church, Catholics grow emboldened in their moral indifferentism. Generalizations rarely do justice to complex circumstances such as the theological opinions of Catholics. …


Antibodies to lymphocytes in serum samples from 88 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and 15 normal control subjects were examined by a cell enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) with four human T and B cell lines as antigens. The antibodies reacted with the Wa B cell line and the T cell lines P12 (CD4-, CD8+), Jurkat (CD4-, CD8-), and Hut78 (CD4+, CD8-). Antibody titres in serum samples from patients with SLE were higher than in those from normal control subjects. Titres of antibodies to P12 were correlated with titres of antibodies to Wa, Jurkat, and Hut78 in serum samples from patients with SLE. IgG antibodies to P12 were associated with lymphopenia and reduced haemolytic complement. By thin layer chromatography immunostaining, the antibodies in serum samples from two of 10 patients with SLE with high titres of IgG antibodies to P12 and lymphopenia were shown to react with three monosialoglycosphingolipids and two neutral glycosphingolipids from P12 cells. Antibodies to lymphocytes in serum samples from patients with SLE react with T and B cell lines, recognise a series of cell membrane glycosphingolipids and are associated with the lymphopenia and hypocomplementaemia typical of active disease. Department of Rheumatology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, 2-1-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, 113, Japan M Noguchi T Hirano S Kobayashi H Hashimoto S-I Hirose Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo University, 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, 113, Japan M Iwamori The Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, 3-18-22, Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, 113, Japan Y Nagai Correspondence to: Dr Noguchi. Accepted for publication 13 September 1991 Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterised by the spontaneous production of multiple antibodies to self antigens such as nuclear components' and lymphocytes.2 Among these antibodies, autoantibodies to T cells have been suggested to be closely related with the autoimmune status and course of SLE.3 Both helper T cells4 (CD4+) and suppressor T cells5 (CD8+) are thought to be important targets of antibodies in the pathogenesis of SLE. We have already shown that a cell enzyme linked immunosorbent assay6 (cell ELISA) for the detection of antibodies to lymphocytes can be carried out with four human T and B cell lines as antigens in place of native T and B cells. In this study, antibodies to lymphocytes in serum samples from patients with SLE were detected by a cell ELISA using as antigens four human T and B cell lines that have various lymphocyte surface markers including either helper (CD4) or suppressor (CD8) T cell markers. In this work IgM and IgG antibodies to lymphocytes were correlated with the number of lymphocytes in peripheral blood and complement levels (CH50) as we expected that IgM or IgG antibodies to lymphocytes might be a useful marker of disease activity. Antibodies to glycosphingolipids7 are thought to be important in neurological complications of SLE.8 9 Autoantibodies to glycosphingolipids on lymphocytes have not yet been reported, though antibodies to other lymphocyte antigens such as 132 microglobulin,10 HLA," interleukin 2 receptor,'2 DNA,'3 i antigen,'4 and others are known. In this work we attempted to establish whether autoantibodies in serum samples from patients with SLE can react with glycosphingolipids on lymphocytes. Patients and methods PATIENTS AND CONTROLS Eighty eight patients (84 women and four men, average age 27-8 years), fulfilling four or more ofthe American Rheumatism Association criteria for SLE'5 were included in the study. The patients were receiving an average approximate corticosteroid dose of 15 mg/day prednisolone. Fifteen normal control subjects (12 women and three men, average age 26-2 years) were selected from healthy laboratory staff. LYMPHOCYTE CELL LINES Three human T cell lines: P12/Ichikawa'6 (P12) and Jurkat '7 derived from acute lymphoblastic leukaemias, and Hut78 derived from a patient with Sezary syndrome,'7 and one B cell line: Wa'8 from an Epstein Barr virus transformed B cell were maintained in RPMI 1640 medium (Nissui, Tokyo, Japan) containing 10% fetal calf serum. Lymphocyte surface markers on each cell line were determined by flow cytometry"' (FACStar, Becton Dickinson, CA, USA) after staining each cell line with FITClabelled monoclonal antibodies to Leul (CD5), Leu2a (CD8), Leu3a (CD4), Leu4 (CD3), and HLA-DR (Becton Dickinson). CELL ELISA The cell ELISA was performed as follows. About 106 lymphocytes were put in each well (200 iil/well) of 96 well polystyrene plates (Falcon, Becton Dickinson) precoated with 0-01 mg/ml poly-L-lysine (Sigma, St Louis, MO, USA) for 30 minutes. The plate was centrifuged at 400 g for six minutes and then incubated with 0-025% glutaraldehyde (Sigma) in phosphate buffered saline for 15 minutes. After washing, the plate was incubated with 2% bovine serum albumin in phosphate buffered saline for one 713 group.bmj.com on May 23, 2017 Published by http://ard.bmj.com/ Downloaded from


We investigate some properties of balayage, or, sweeping (out), of measures with respect to subclasses of subharmonic functions. The following issues are considered: relationships between balayage of measures with respect to classes of harmonic or subharmonic functions and balayage of measures with respect to significantly smaller classes of specific classes of functions; integration of measures and balayage of measures; sensitivity of balayage of measures to polar sets, etc.


Eduard Germanovich Bykov, a famous Russian morphologist, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation, Honorary Professor of N.N. Burdenko Voronezh State Medical Academy (VSMA), a founder and leader of Voronezh school of histochemistry would have been 85 years old on June 10, 2021. A key issue of his scientific activity was careful selection of sample preparation protocols for histochem ical analysis in order to increase objectivity of differential diagnosis ofbiopsy material in vivo in clinical practice and to solve urgent problems of pathomorphogenesis of the whole range of diseases. Novelty and perspectives of the conducted research allowed Eduard Germanovich to become a scientific supervisor and consultant of a large number of dissertationists who performed their research in alma mater and in universities of other cities of the  USSR. From 1978 to 2008, Prof. Bykov was in charge of the Central Research Laboratory, N.N. Burdenko State Medical University,  organizing  work  of  laboratories  as  connecting  elements  between  fundamental  research  and  practical health  care.  Scientifically  based  methods  of  diagnosis,  therapy  and  rehabilitation  were  developed  an d  implemented into practical healthcare in the Central ResearchInstitute. Eduard Germanovich created Voronezh Scientific  School  "Human  Histochemistry.  Clinical  Histochemistry",  which  focused  on  preserving  the  vital  chemical characteristics of the object of study. Prof. Bykov was repeatedly awarded with certificates of honor from the University Administration and the Government of Voronezh Region for achievements in research, teaching and social work. In April 2010 he was awarded by the Russian Federation of Cosmonautics with Academician M.V. Keldysh medal for a significant contribution to the development of Russian cosmonautics. In 2011 Professor Eduard Bykov was awarded the title of "Honorary Professor" of N.N. Burdenko Voronezh State Medical Academy.


Although it is difficult for local governments to give support for social welfare recipients top political priority, there are huge variations in the support recipients actually receive among Norwegian municipalities. However, local governments representing different party ideologies may prefer to support different dimensions of generosity. Some municipalities could have a liberal attitude to eligibility rules but be strict on time limits and the amount of money provided. Others may be generous regarding time limits or amounts received once one is accepted as a welfare client. Data from the mid 1990s indicate the variation in support is related to different generosity dimensions for different party groups. While the total number of clients seems unrelated to politics and basically correlates with local social problems, the duration and amount of support are related to the political composition of the municipality assembly. Devoid of any large variation, both time limits and the amount of support increase in accordance with socialist leanings, and the total budget used for social welfare support also increases with the proportion of women in the municipality assembly.


The invention relates to an artificial wetland treatment system for high-concentration sewage. The artificial wetland treatment system for the high-concentration sewage comprises an anaerobic hydrolysis tank, a venture tube, a splash board and an artificial wetland which are orderly connected, wherein a convergent inlet of the venture tube is connected with the upper part of the anaerobic hydrolysis tank through a high pressure pump, a throat of the venture tube is connected with the atmosphere through an air inlet pipe, and a divergent outlet of the venture tube is provided with a jet pipe which extends forward; the splash board is positioned above the artificial wetland on front of the jet pipe; and the artificial wetland has a horizontal deflection structure, and a water reservoir is arranged on the water outlet of the artificial wetland. The artificial wetland treatment system for the high-concentration sewage has a simple structure and reasonable process, decomposes macromolecular organic substances into small molecular organic substances which are easy for aerobic biochemical treatment through the anaerobic hydrolysis tank, ensures that sludge is efficiently mixed with the air through the venture tube and the splash board to adjust and improve the biochemical process in the artificial wetland, and improves the operating environment and the purification effect of the artificial wetland. The artificial wetland treatment system for the high-concentration sewage is suitable for the treatment of sewage with higher concentration.


Introduction: Women constitute half of the population in any society that, in addition to responsibility for training the children, they have important roles in the community. Women's mental health is an essential parameter in any society. The aim of this study was to investigate the comparison of mental health between housewives and employed women in Ilam city. Materials & Methods : This cross-sectional study was conducted among 539 of 20-50 years old women (280 housewives and 259 employed women) with diploma and higher education in Ilam city. Data collection was carried out through the public health questionnaire of Goldberg and Hiller (GHQ-28). The descriptive and analytical statistics (Chi-square, T-test and Variance analysis) was used to analysis the data. Finding: 47.1 % of the housewives and 42.1 % of the employed women were suspected to mental disorders that this difference was not significant between two groups (p=0.23). The prevalence rate of behavioral disorders in each sub-scale was 4.8 %, 3.9 %, 3.7 % and 2.9 % for physical symptoms, disturbance in social performance, anxiety and sleep disorder and depression and suicide tendency, respectively. Discussion & Conclusion: The results of the present study showed that the housewives and employed women in Ilam city had not suitable mental health. The-refore, it is essential that the extensive measures should be done for identification, prevention and treatment of them.


The objective of the research is to analyze the attitudes of classroom teachers towards inclusion education in the consideration of certain variables. 500 teachers working in different primary schools in Gaziantep have joined in the study. A scale of attitudes towards inclusion, consisting of 40 questions and 5 sub-dimensions that was formed by researchers as a data instrument was applied in the present work. It's identified at the end-of research that the points attained by the teachers in the research from some sub-dimensions of the scale of attitutes towards inclusion reflect statistically meaningful difference according to gender, age group, length of service, marital status. As a result, it's to be remarked that teachers' attitudes towards inclusion give out diffence according to some variables and certain sub-dimensions oriented to inclusion don't indicate difference depending on diverse variables. The outcome of this study reveales that not only the teachers' length of service, but also the duration that the teachers have dealt with inclusive education is related to their attitude towards inclusive education. However, there are also other research findings in the literature, which reveal that the teachers' length of service does not affect their ideas towards inclusive education. Following suggestions may be made in the light of these findings: Students involved in the inclusive education may be assigned to the classes of married teachers. It may be useful for classroom teachers, who are in the first five years of their professional career especially, not to be directly responsible for students of inclusive education.


Quality of care has decreased as physician trainees have reduced ownership of treatment decisions. Dubov and colleagues (2016) clearly reinforce the link between patient outcome and decision owners...


This review covers analysis of modern ideas of ethiopathogenesis and mol ecul ar genetic bases of reproductive pathology in women. A multifactorial background for female infertility has been shown, with genetic as well as environmental factors influencing its development. Many studies have implicated oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of infertility causing diseases of the female reproductive tract. On the first line of defense against reactive oxygen species in cells of all organisms are low molecular weight compounds. Particular attention is attracted, by including tripeptide glutathione, which is contained in cells in milimolyarnyh concentrations. He participates in many enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant protection, paths. International scientific articles about correlations between polymorphism of genes of glutathione-dependent enzymes with reproductive pathology. The conflicting results are received.


arise from disease of the embryo or its mem  branes. — Small-pox, cholera, scarlet fever, hydrocephalus, knotting or compression of the funis, placentitis, fatty degeneration, hypertrophy, induration, calcification or ossification of the placenta, and syphilis.


Journalism became a term that mass media had controlled the meaning for recent years. Audiences have no power to show their role in news production and dissemination. Now, when society face an information era, the power of knowledge and informations no longer lay-down only at newsroom or editors of mass media. Internet created many changes in the way people signify realities. Citizen journalism—as a new form of online journalism—offers a new paradigm and spirit which put individual as important subject in the process of social meaning construction.


The ventilator is an important equipment in the field of coal mine production,its main function is used in the coal mine ventilation,dust,etc.,by means of fuzzy mathematics theories and ideas of its implementation control research significance.This paper respectively from the ventilator fuzzy PID control system of the control system of the building,the construction of the model and SIMULINK simulation of ventilator control system based on SIMULINK design scheme is analyzed and discussed.


The new approach to calculation of the equation of thermal balance of air-lines of an electricity transmission under condition of compelled convection, based on the approached analytical decision of the equation of heating is considered. The equation of thermal balance after transformations is presented as the algebraic equation of the fourth degree concerning absolute temperature of a surface of a wire. In the offered approach the decision of the received algebraic equation of the fourth degree is carried out by means of a method of Firrari. At the decision of the given equation the method of Firrari turns out four roots of the equations, but only one corresponds to a real thermal mode. Comparative calculations have shown that the values of temperature received by the offered method and by the numerical decision of the initial equation, coincide from each other. The offered method can be used at calculation of a thermal mode of a line in the conditions of compelled convection and changing loading, and also for calculation of losses of energy.


The measurements of vertical plasma drifts at magnetic equator using HF Doppler radar include contributions due to production and loss of electrons and also due to the equatorial electric field. From the computation of the electron density profiles, the temporal variation of electron density changes has been studied and the contribution of production and loss of electrons to the vertical plasma drift measurements using HF Doppler radar during daytime has been evaluated. The evaluation of vertical drifts has been made for different conditions of the ionosphere and for different zenith angles.


Benefit segmentation for restaurant advertising that works. Robert C. Lewis. Cornell H.R.A. Quarterly, November 1980, pp. 6-12. Foreign countries top U.S. in travel ad spending. Paul Furiga. Lodging Hospitality, October 1980, p. 16. FRAM awards: Winning foodservice ads. Robin Ashton. Institutions, August 1, 1980, pp. 21-24+. Horse-wagon image pulling Tri-Sum out front in sales. Snack Food, February 1979, pp. 23-25+. The impact of advertising on the price of consumer products. Paul W. Farris and Mark S. Albion. Journal of Marketing, Summer 1980, pp. 17-35. Radio advertising for hotels. Harry A. Egbert. Cornell H.R.A. Quarterly, May 1980, pp. 31-36. Restaurants increase advertising, promotion. Leonard Wood. Food Service Marketing, April 1980, p. 8.


We perform three-dimensional numerical simulations of surface flows on the companion star in a semi-detached binary system and construct the corresponding Doppler maps. The mass ratio of the binary system, q = M2/M1, considered here is q = 0.05, 0.33, 0.5, 1, 2, and 3. For all cases, we obtain the H-, L1-, and L2-eddies, as found in our previous work, and confirm that the flow pattern does not heavily depend on the mass ratio. We propose that this kind of problem be dubbed "stellar meteorology". The Doppler maps at the position of the companion show a structure tilted towards clockwise direction and presenting deviations from the critical Roche surface due to the L1-eddy and the L2-eddy on the companion star. We apply our results to the Galactic supersoft X-ray source RX J0019.8+2156 and try to attribute the low radial velocity component of the emission lines of He II λ4686 observed recently to the irradiated spot on the surface of the companion rather than that of the white dwarf or the accretion disc. Based on the comparison between the observations and our constructed Doppler map, we estimate the mass of the companion star in RX J0019.8+2156 to be ∼2 Massuming the mass of the white dwarf star to be around 0.6 M� .


The present crystal structure of 2,12-dichlorocyclododecanone was determined by X-ray analysis. The 12-membered ring has 422-symmetry, containing eight torsion angels having synclinal conformations of approximately 65° (average 68.05°); the other four torsion angels conforming antiperiplanar conformations are the average of 160.7°, respectively. The effects of the carbonyl group and the Cl atoms on the conformation of the ring are also discussed.


The article presents the significance of proper consumer protection for the stability of the financial market. It presents the basic assumptions of such protection and the direction of changes introduced as a result of the crisis of 2007 and the following years. It discusses the change of the consumer protection paradigm from the disclosure obligation to institutional and supervisory protection. It presents the adopted supervision models, including the twin peaks supervision, as well as the objectives that a proper supervision should execute in terms of financial services consumer protection.


AbstractThe purpose of this study was to develop and test the structural model of energy-efficient housing and propensity to adjust. The hypothesized structural model was estimated by using LISREL 7 in terms of its latent-variable approach to model testing. The results showed an acceptable fit of the hypothesized model with the data. To better understand the relationships among the variables used in the model, the effects were decomposed into direct and indirect effects. Major hypotheses regarding effects on propensity to adjust were supported. The findings that (a) the absence/presence of energy-efficient features are related to housing dissatisfaction/satisfaction, but not directly to the propensity to make energy-related adjustments and (b) dissatisfaction/satisfaction is directly related to the propensity to make energy-related adjustments, have policy implications. If energy-related adjustments are desired, then policies that create dissatisfaction with inefficient energy features would be instituted.


Hen Harriers, Circus cyaneus, were once widespread in Ireland, but have declined in range and population over the past 200 years, through a combination of habitat loss/degradation and persecution (O'Flynn 1983, Whilde 1993). This decline was reversed between 1950 and 1970, when many upland areas were planted with coniferous forest (O'Flynn 1983). Although the traditional breeding habitat of Hen Harriers in Ireland and Britain is open moorland (Gibbons et al. 1993), the ground vegetation of young plantation forests can be more suitable for Hen Harrier nesting and foraging than that of surrounding open habitats, where heather and long grass cover can be limited by heavy grazing or burning (Madders 2003). Hen Harriers in Ireland used newly established conifer plantations for both hunting and nesting, and reached an estimated peak of between 200 and 300 pairs (Watson 1977).


Brand is a key concept in marketing. The operations of numerous companies are concentrated on brand, which is the indicator of their strength or weakness and the measure of the succes or failure on the market. Brand is the most crucial factor that is taken into consideration when purchasing everyday products. The conclusion is obvious: brand products are purchased more willingly and consequently they contribute to the development of companies and the whole economy. Brands are the future for manufacturers and they guarantee their existence on the market that is full of foreign competitive brands. A strong brand means a strong position of a company; it gives the power to fight against competitors and to develop. A successful promotion of a brand is beneficial to managers as a brand product secures the future of the company. Most of us associate a brand with a company logo, a manufacture's sign that helps consumers distinguish one product from the other. However, the reality is different. Brand is a cultural phonemenon that creates trends and is a symbol od civilization.


Violations of human rights in the context of a conflict have in recent years received an increasing amount of attention from the international media. Yet, how such media attention influences conflict remains unstudied and, a priori, uncertain. On the one hand, media coverage of human-rights abuses constitutes "naming and shaming" that might temper hostilities. On the other hand, such coverage might spark intransigence and complicate negotiations among conflicting parties, thereby hindering rather than hastening peace. This paper tries to adjudicate among these and other possibilities by exploring how human-rights promotion via media coverage influences the development of conflicts. The analysis reveals that naming and shaming in the media is associated with shorter conflicts and negotiated agreements between fighting parties, effects that are particularly strong among poorer countries, where rebel forces are strong, and where UN peacekeeping missions are in place.


In multi-class text classification, the performance (effectiveness) of a classifier is usually measured by micro-averaged and macro-averaged F1 scores. However, the scores themselves do not tell us how reliable they are in terms of forecasting the classifier's future performance on unseen data. In this paper, we propose a novel approach to explicitly modelling the uncertainty of average F1 scores through Bayesian reasoning, and demonstrate that it can provide much more comprehensive performance comparison between text classifiers than the traditional frequentist null hypothesis significance testing (NHST).


Industry is a foundation of regional economic development,and coordinative development of regional economy is an important guarantee of regional economic development.While the coupling mechanisms of general regional and social economy are external forces of industrial coupling mechanism formed within and between regions.As a soft environment,regional laborers' quality,infrastructure environment,and scientific manpower can increase the role of two mechanisms and promote cooperation between industries with higher level.Establishment and operation of regional industrial coupling must cultivate complete industrial chain for regional industry of advantage based on industrial correlation(forward and backward correlations).Furthermore,the development of regional industry in advantage needs support and preferential policy from the government.Hence,the government within the region should promote coupling of regional industry with other factors by means of centralizing regional resources and controlling regional development.


Objective: To study the clinical significance of external fixing instrument in zygomatic arch fracture treat- ment.Method:Under the CR X-rays indication,fixed titanium screws into the ends of fracture,then adjusted the exter- nal fixing instrument for reduction and fixation.These patients had been referred to the department of oral and maxillofa- cial surgery in Shandong Provincial Hospital from 1999 to 2004.Result:All of 26 cases received the cosmetic and func- tional results.Meanwhile this method presented less scar and wound,The fixations were stable and firm.Conclusion: The results of this indicated that the treatment of zygomatic arch fracture was the most optimal and frist choice method.


Functional imaging of the human tissues has traditionally been performed using intravenous injection of radio-tracers in the field of Nuclear Medicine. Quantitative assessment of the tracer concentration distribution across the body is the key for functional study of the tissues. Achieving high spatial resolution is the major task in developing the imaging modalities. This article reviews the current progress in the technology development, as well as our research work in the track.


Vicia plants are suitable for cultivation in alpine and high-altitude areas,which supply protein feed for Tibet Plateau in China.Eight Vicia germplasms from 4countries,including China,Germany,Ethiopia and Mongolia,were collected,and the pollen morphologies of these eight germplasms were observed by scanning electron microscopy.The results showed that Vicia.pollens are all single grains.Pollens are three-lobed circulars in polar view,whereas oblate,oval and perprolate in equatorial view.Pollen has a 3-colplate germinal aperture with channels reaching two poles.The polar axis length is 10.3~30.5μm,and equatorial axis length is 9.0~47.4μm.Pollen surface ornamentation have four types,including reticulate,brain-like,foveolate and flaky.The pollens' morphologies of eight Vicia.germplasms were elaborately observed,and their taxonomic characteristics were discussed in this study,which could supply a base for researches on genetic diversity of Vicia.plants.


In the philosophical tradition of East Asia, de (德) has generally been understood as a key concept of Confucian ethics only. However, Daoists had also developed their own ideas of de. In this article, I examine the unique idea of de, as it appears in the Primitivist chapters of Zhuangzi, and try to...


A model is designed and implemented to generate client code of web service automatically according to the WSDL~([1]) document.The disadvantage of IBM's WSIF~([2]) framework is pointed out.The design of this model introduces a new dynamic e-business technique.In the model a mechanism is established to map the data types automatically from WSDL files to Java types.This mechanism can also map user defined data types to programming language's data types.Code generation and self-test process can be automatically performed according to the rules defined in the model.


As an innovator in educational thought in Indonesia, Mahmud Yunus has pioneered several innovated works. Among his innovated thoughts in education, especially in terms of educational institution are: grading the education levels in accordance with the age of pupils, establishing PGA (senior high schools for Islamic teaching teacher training), and ADIA (Academy of Islamic Studies) in Jakarta. In terms of teaching methods, Mahmud Yunus pioneered the application of Directs Methods (thariqal al- mubasyarah), in teaching Arabic. On of his important ideas deal with the nation that "methods of instruction are more important than that of material"(al thariqatu ahammu min al maddah). In curriculum field, he has already applied integrated curriculum which integrates knowledge in general sense and Islamic one. Kata Kunci: pemikiran, pendidikan


We know argument relies less on volume and pathos and more on reason and logos, but we are reaching for the ways and means to make the structure and value of argument more apparent to students. Writing argument is not easy. It is, after all, "the most highly prized type of academic discourse: something that is deemed essential to a thesis, to an article in a research journal, to a dissertation, essay, and to many other kinds of writing within schools and the academy" (Andrews, 2009). It is mainly about logical appeals, and it involves claims, evidence, warrants, backing, and rebuttals. Students in the language arts classroom are specifically challenged to construct literary arguments, making a defensible yet debatable claim about a work of literature. As Smith, Wilhelm, and Fredricksen (2012) explain, evidence comes from mining the work of literature in support of the claim. The warrant offers a reason about what an author might have intended something to mean or posits how he or she might have made different choices so as to imply a different meaning. The rebuttal considers other perspectives. Literary arguments can make judgments about characters and their actions, suggest central ideas of a text, or evaluate the text itself. We know some oral arguments can strengthen written ones (Andrews, 2009), so it makes sense to utilize language activities that encourage students to make claims about works of literature, defend those with evidence, offer warrants, and consider rebuttals. We decided to utilize Socratic Circles with 26 eighth graders as a means of prewriting argument. Students would collect evidence through participation in inner and outer circles; the former encourages speaking and the latter, listening. We engaged in an inquiry linking to the speaking and listening circles and their impact on written argument. We asked two questions: 1) What is the nature of student talking and listening during Socratic Circles? 2) What are the effects of student talking and listening circles on argumentative writing? The remainder of this article describes our process for implementing Socratic Circles, explores the language of speaking and listening circles, and considers the effects the circles have on writing argument.


Sociology of social stratification and labour market economics have developed in isolation from one another. The present paper attempts to bring these two traditions closer together. The starting point is a critique of the very notion of social `stratification'. A return to Max Weber's idea of `class situation as market situation' and to his concept of `social closure' is advocated. On this basis, a conception of structured social inequality in advanced capitalist societies is developed which is open for conceptual innovations to be taken from labour market economics. A number of approaches to labour market analysis are discussed, and the special significance of several recent contributions related to the so-called `dual labour market theory' is emphasized. This leads up to the construction of a typological model supposed to supersede the traditional notion of social inequality as a system of hierarchically superposed strata. This model comprises eight levels of labour market structuration characterizing structured social inequality in advanced capitalist societies.


Meso-scale climate analysis is very useful to understand the structure of the urban heat island. MM5, provided by National Center for Atmospheric Research, is one of major meso-scale model in the world. However, parameterization of ground surface in MM5 is rather coarse to analyze urban climate. That is, in MM5, ground surface parameters are determined by most superior land-use in each mesh. However, this method is unable to represent detail urban structure, to say, the effect of Cool Island with green or water body is neglected. In this paper, ground surface parameterization in MM5 is modified to represent land-use fraction. Furthermore , effect of anthropogenic heat release is also incorporated in MM5.


drinking (other than water) for 30 min before arrival, and to rinse their mouth 10 min before saliva collection. They were also asked to refrain from romantic or intimate touch for 30 min before arrival. Following each session, patients rated the alliance with their therapists using the Working Alliance Inventory [8], in which we focused on the bond subscale to assess the strength of the emotional bond. All sessions were videotaped. The Rupture Resolution Rating System [9] was used to code 2 types of ruptures: confrontational (patients express anger toward the therapist or discontent) and withdrawal (patients avoid expressing dissatisfaction or some other aspect of their experience with the therapists). Using the Rupture Resolution Rating System, coders also coded the therapists' attempts to repair the ruptures resorting to various resolution strategies. Each session was coded by 2 trained independent coders, showing high reliability between them (ICC2, 1: confrontation = 0.90, withdrawal = 0.95, resolution = 0.94). The data were hierarchically nested (assessments within patients); thus, we used the SAS PROC MIXED procedure for multilevel modeling and added the patient as a random effect. First, to examine whether OT increased significantly during therapy sessions, we estimated the means of OT changes from preto postsession assessment using multilevel analyses, predicting changes in OT with an intercept only. Second, we examined the associations between changes in OT and patient-rated bond, as well as observer-rated rupture and resolution episodes across treatment, controlling for the fixed effect of time. Because it has been demonstrated that the salience effect of OT depends on baseline individual differences [2], we used centering to disentangle differences in the tendency to show changes in OT across experiences from within-patient processes. Findings show that the levels of OT increased significantly during psychotherapy sessions, with an estimated mean change of 0.82 (SD = 1.01, t21 = 5.01, p < 0.0001). Table 1 shows that a larger increase in OT levels during the sessions was associated with more instances of conflict and rupture in the alliance with the therapist, as manifested in (a) greater increases in confrontation ruptures Although the effects of change in oxytocin (OT; a 9-aminoacid cyclic neuropeptide produced in the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus) during social and intimate interactions are well established, little is known about OT function during psychotherapy sessions. Based on the recent literature on OT in interpersonal interactions, demonstrating increased levels during close interpersonal contact and exposure to emotionally loaded stimuli [1], OT levels are expected to increase during psychotherapy sessions. Based on contemporary theories and research on the overarching role of OT in regulating social cues of rewarding and conflictual/aggressive experiences [2], OT levels are expected to show an even greater increase during sessions that include salient interpersonal interactions, as in the case of major gains or ruptures in the working alliance with the therapists. In the present work we focused on major ruptures in the working relationship, as their importance has been repeatedly argued in the theoretical literature and demonstrated empirically [3, 4]. We expected OT levels to show greater increases during sessions that include ruptures in the alliance, as assessed by (a) drops in the strength of the patientrated alliance and (b) external behavioral coding of alliance ruptures. Study setting and participants are described in detail elsewhere [5, and at clinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT02728557]. Patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder (n = 22) were randomized to one of two 16-session manualized short-term psychodynamic treatments, supportive-expressive or supportive, as part of an ongoing randomized control trial. The mean age was 30.22 years (SD = 7.30), and 14 participants were female. Twelve had a comorbid personality disorder. The patients' mean score on the 17-item Hamilton Rating Scale [6] at intake was 21.40 (SD = 3.92). The study was approved by the Institutional Review Board, and all patients gave informed consent in writing before screening. The treating psychotherapists had a mean of 10.94 years of experience. A total of 172 saliva samples were collected, before and after treatment sessions 4, 8, 12, and 16. The concentrations of salivary OT were quantified by radioimmunoassay. Although the physiological role of OT in saliva and its link with plasma OT is not entirely clear, studies have repeatedly documented detectable concentrations of OT in saliva associated with increased intimacy and affiliation [7]. Participants were asked to refrain from eating and Received: October 20, 2017 Accepted: January 25, 2018 Published online: March 6, 2018


This study presents the shape creation process using L-system model of morphogenesis technique. In general, L-system model has been applied to represent the visualization of biological plant. But, this study proposes the shape generation process of L-system model to apply the architectural field. The L-system model consists of two parts such as string generation step and string analysis step. The string generation step shows the process for a string rewriting. This step requires alphabet, axiom and rules to generate a string. Also, the string analysis step gives the meaning in string to generate various forms. Especially, through the various application examples, we can find out the shape creation models for the space structures.


Background Thrombocytopenia is a frequent side effect of cancer chemotherapy and commonly limits attempts to escalate drug doses. To determine whether interleukin-1α could ameliorate carboplatin-induced thrombocytopenia, we combined it with high-dose carboplatin in 43 patients with advanced neoplasms. Methods High-dose carboplatin (800 mg per square meter of body-surface area) was administered alone to a control group. Subsequent patients were randomly assigned to receive the same dose of carboplatin with interleukin-1α, administered either before or after carboplatin. Interleukin-1α was given intravenously at a dose of 0.03, 0.1, or 0.3 μg per kilogram of body weight per day for five days. Results Carboplatin alone consistently produced thrombocytopenia with a median nadir of 19,000 platelets per cubic millimeter and a median of 10 days with less than 100,000 platelets per cubic millimeter. All 15 patients receiving interleukin-1α before carboplatin had similar findings. In contrast, 5 of the 15 patients...


HYSIOLOGY was the first of the experimental medical sciences. The development of the organized experimental laboratory was therefore not only the greatest single event in the history of physiology, but one of the epoch making incidents in the history of medicine. In Europe the modern physiological laboratory first appeared at Breslau in 1824, being founded single-handed by the great Purkinje. In America the same development took place at Boston and Baltimore during the seventies of the same century. We may then conveniently speak of the preand postlaboratory days. The former were characterized by sporadic attempts to study the living organism. For many years the physiologists of our country were either scattered practitioners in the wilderness and isolated


In the Caribbean, as with many other contexts, though learning through play serves as the impetus behind recommended early years classroom practices, very little is known about children's play, what it looks like and the factors that shape it. To explore this issue, traditional qualitative methodology including interviews, documentation of field notes, and observations of three early years classrooms for children aged 4 years was done. Thematic analysis of the data revealed five overarching themes: (1) revealing conversations, (2) leaders take charge, (3) gender roles, (4) teachers' practices and (5) availability of resources. The findings highlight the revealing conversations, social hierarchies and stereotypical gender roles evident in children's play. Likewise, children's play is also shaped by teachers' practices and the availability of resources. The research findings speak to complex nature of children's play. In this, play serves as a means to demonstrate leadership qualities and share stories about themselves. This highlights the necessity of play as not only benefitting children physically, but socio-emotionally and cognitively as well. Of note as well is that though beneficial, there are also obstacles which impact children's play, teachers' practices and the availability of resources. Though these findings cannot be used to make wholesale assumptions about what is happening in all early childhood classrooms, it does draw attention to how teachers implement play-based curricula. Likewise it points to the need to examine how barriers to play minimise children's ability to positively gain from plethoric benefits play has to offer.


Eigenmannia trilineata Lopez and Castello, 1966 (Sternopygidae) was described from the Rio de La Plata basin and subsequently cited from most South American river basins. Questions about the limits of this species raise the possibility of the occurrence of undescribed species misidentified as E. trilineata. Herein we propose the Eigenmannia trilineata species group for species that share the presence of the superior medial stripe on the flank. This group comprises: Eigenmannia antonioi sp. nov., from the Rio Anapu, Rio Amazonas basin; Eigenmannia desantanai sp. nov., from the Rio Cuiaba, Rio Paraguay basin; Eigenmannia guairaca sp. nov., from the Riacho Agua do O, upper Rio Parana basin; Eigenmannia matintapereira sp. nov., from the Rio Uneiuxi and Rio Urubaxi, Rio Negro basin; Eigenmannia microstoma (Reinhardt, 1852), from the Rio Sao Francisco basin; Eigenmannia muirapinima sp. nov., from small tributaries of the Rio Amazonas; Eigenmannia pavulagem sp. nov., from the tributaries of Rio Capim, Rio Guama basin; E. trilineata, from the lower Rio Parana basin and Rio de La Plata basin; Eigenmannia vicentespelaea Triques, 1996, from Sao Vicente I and II caves, Rio Tocantins basin; and Eigenmannia waiwai sp. nov., from the Rio Trombetas basin. These species can be distinguished from each other by unique sets of meristics, morphometrics, osteological and colour pattern features. © 2015 The Linnean Society of London


Abstract : This study was done to determine an effective administrative and/or organizational system within which to implement effective quality assurance functions of the pharmacy at Letterman Army Medical Center that meet Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals and Health Service Command standards. The author concluded that a change in focus must be made, which concentrates on planned and systematic monitoring and evaluation of the quality and appropriateness of care, and away from administrative measures within the pharmacy. Health Services Command (HSC), Letterman Army Medial Center (LAMC), Quality Assurance (QA), Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals (JCAH), Theses, Medical services, Pharmacies.


The use of a fixed dosage schedule was compared with the use of activated clotting time (ACT) for determining heparin and protamine dosages during and after cardiopulmonary bypass disease. Use of the ACT resulted in a statistically significant increase in heparin dosage and a statistically significant reduction of postoperative blood loss. With ACT use, chest tubes were retained for a shorter period of time, and the incidence of serious postoperative hemorrhage was reduced from 44% to 18%. These results confirm the superiority of the ACT method for monitoring intraoperative anticoagulation in pediatric patients with congenital heart disease.


Cytokines are small, mostly secreted proteins that mediate the host immune responses as vital mediators. Post-transcriptional control of cytokine production appears to play a critical role in coordinating the expression of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines to turn immune and inflammatory responses on and off. It is achieved by the regulation of mRNA cytoplasmic localization, translation initiation and decay. Studies have begun to identify how these various mechanisms are integrated and regulated to determine the amount of cytokine production in cells involved in immune responses.The aim of this article is to review some recent advances in our understanding of cytokines' post-transcriptional regulation processes, and speculation of these mechanisms will identify targets for the precaution, diagonosis and therapy of immunologically mediated diseases.


We propose a novel grating coupler design which is inherently reflectionless by focusing the reflected light away from the entrance waveguide. The grating coupler design is investigated by means of 3D FDTD simulations.


While the study of mature organizations and bureaucracies is well established, there has been comparatively little examination of the creation and development of new organizations. What work has been done is highly fragmented, primarily by discipline, and concentrates on different facets of a complex phenomenon. Following a literature review and classification this article attempts a conceptual integration; it proposes a system dynamics model for the creation and development of one particular organizational type: new, technology based organizations. Drawing upon concepts from ecology, the central concept of the model is that new venture creation takes place within, and is thus dependent upon, a larger context of "ecosystem" consisting of environmental resources (technical expertise, capital, services) and existing inhabitants (individuals, firms, and institutions). Intraorganizational factors are also discussed including a set of proposed measures for new venture success. The article closes with some suggestions for the direction of future research and describes a research project the authors have recently begun. Copyright 1987 by The Policy Studies Organization.


The invention discloses a medicine used for postoperative early stage treatment of fracture of femoral shaft and a preparation method. The medicine used for postoperative early stage treatment of fracture of femoral shaft is prepared from the following raw herbal materials: lamiophlomis rotata, sappanwood, renanthera, helwinga chinensis, star-flower lysimachia, spilanthes callimorpha, gendarussa vulgaris, syneilesis aconitifolia, viburnum propinquum hemsl, ivy tree bark, medicinal cyathula root, herba siegesbeckiae, hairyvein agrimony, leech, rhizoma corydalis, hawthorn, polygonum bistorta, gynostemma pentaphyllum, semen coicis, semen plantaginis, polyporus umbellatus, caulis spatholobi, fructus lycii, semen cuscutae, radix ophiopogonis, fructus amomi and dried tangerine or orange peel. The medicine used for postoperative early stage treatment of fracture of femoral shaft has the beneficial effects that the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing stasis, realizing detumescence, stopping pain, replenishing blood, nourishing blood and controlling nocturnal emission with astringent drugs can be realized during the postoperative early stage treatment of fracture of femoral shaft, generation of osteocyte can be promoted, surrounding nerve and muscular recovery can be promoted, a formula is simple, a preparation technology is simple and convenient, toxic and side effects are low, administration is convenient, a medicament is easy to prepare, and cost is low.


Injection of the thalamus through a cranial bur hole is performed for rigidity and tremor, 1-3 spasticity, 4 intractable pain, 5,6 dystonia musculorum deformans, 7 or hemiballismus. 8 Some of the more precise stereotaxic methods take several hours. With the cannula and balloon technique, there is a mortality rate of 2.4%, and an additional complication rate (usually hemiplegia) of 3%. 2 Furthermore, only about one out of three Parkinsonians are accepted for the procedure. 9 We had had previous experience with radiologically planned and controlled percutaneous placement of a needle through the foramen ovale into the region of the Gasserian ganglion and subsequent injection of procaine, followed by alcohol. 10,11 We report here a similar approach to making lesions in the thalamus, thalamolysis, primarily to relieve contralateral rigidity and tremor of Parkinsonism. The target (a mathematical point) in the ventrolateral nucleus of the thalamus is determined by measurement from the


Separation axioms T0, T1, T2, regular, and normal of finite matroids are defined analogously to those in topological spaces. It is proved that T2 implies the rest four,T1 implies T0,regular implies normal,but no others. It is also proved that T0,T1,T2 and regular are hereditary, and that normal is hereditary with respect to closed submatroids.


The investigation of physical and mechanical properties of nitride nanowires (NWs) is a topical field of modern nanotechnological research due to a wide range of promising applications. Normally, the NWs are embedded in a host polymer (e.g., hydrogen silsesquioxane – HSQ), and it becomes necessary to determine the effective properties of polymer-NW compositions rather than of separate wires. The central idea of the present research is the evaluation of the effective elastic moduli of the anisotropic composite HSQ-NW material via the minimization of the goal function that specifies the discrepancy between the measured and calculated characteristics of laser-generated surface acoustic waves. The experimental data are obtained on the basis of transient grating spectroscopy while the theoretical dispersion curves are calculated using the analytically based computer model for elastic guided wave excitation and propagation in multilayered elastic anisotropic half-spaces. The numerical examples illustrate the validation of the developed computer model against the experimental data acquired for sandwich microstructures with known elastic moduli as well as demonstrate the restoration of the latter in the case of HSQ-NW compositions with unknown mechanical properties.


Background: COVID-19 pandemic is a time when a lot of people are vulnerable for virus transmission which can cause anxiety and psychological disorders, including for postpartum and breastfeeding mothers. The harmful effects of postpartum anxiety, if not managed properly, can affect the physical and psychological health of both mother and baby. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of hypno-breastfeeding on reducing postnatal maternal anxiety.Methods: The design of this study was quasi-experimental design with one pretest-posttest group, without control group. This study was conducted at the South Denpasar Health Center III with samples of 32 respondents who met the inclusion criteria. The sampling technique used in this research was purposive sampling. The independent variable in this study was hypno-breastfeeding and the dependent variable was decreased anxiety. Data were collected using the Zung Self-rating Anxiety Scale (ZSAS) questionnaire and data analysis was carried out using univariate and bivariate test (t test).Result: The results showed that most of the breastfeeding mother before being given hypno-breastfeeding (65%) experienced moderate anxiety and after being given hypno-breastfeeding, most mother (47%) experienced mild anxiety. The bivariate results show the t-count value of 6.851 with p-value (0.000) which showed that there is a significant effect of hypno-breastfeeding on reducing anxiety of breastfeeding mothers.Conclusion: Hypno-breastfeeding can be applied to breastfeeding mothers to reduce anxiety and make exclusive breastfeeding successful.


The test of inlet/engine compatibility was carried out during aircraft maneuvers with rapidly changing angle-of-attack(AOA),angle-of-sideslip(AOSS).The same important test data about inlet/engine compatibility by flightting test were acquired.The test data were selected,calculated and analyzed,and at last the relation among rapidly changing aircraft maneuvers,inlet total pressure distortion and the stability of engine,as well as the relation between inlet total pressure distortion and the stability of engine were obtained.It shows that,the stability of engine and inlet total pressure distortion become worse due to rapidly changing aircraft maneuvers.