An object of the present invention is to provide a technique for controlling the transmission and display of a terminal information according to a movement state and an operating state. A communication unit (6) transmits a terminal information including at least the motion information of a communication device to another communication device, and receives the other terminal information including at least the motion information of the other communication device of the other communication device. A terminal information controller (7) controls the transmission of the terminal information of the communication unit (6) to the other communications device based on the motion state, which is estimated by an estimating unit (2) for the movement state and the operating state provided by management unit (4) for the operating state is managed, and thereby, when it is determined on the basis of the terminal information and the another terminal information which has been received from the communication unit (6), that an attention arousal state has occurred , the display information control that causes a display unit (5) indicating the attention routing information, and on the basis of the motion state and the operating state.


For Knuttgen & Kraemer (1987) apud Fleck & Kraemer (1999, 2007) strength is the maximum capacity of force that a certain muscular group can cause in a pattern of movement at a certain specific speed. Therefore, strength depends directly on the speed of execution of a given exercise or movement. So strength training can be effective and meet expected goals, stimulus variation becomes necessary. Considering this variation of stimuli, it is required to consider the variables that strength training has: number of repetitions per series, speed of execution, number of sets, the order of the exercises, rest time between series and exercises and the weights used (IDE & LOPES, 2008).


The level of basic education training not only affects the future growth and development of students, but also affects the national talent training strategy. English is the most widely used language in the world today. It is not only the official language of many countries, but also widely used in various international exchange activities. Our country has regarded English as an important subject in elementary and middle school education and teaching for a long time. Based on this background, this article analyzes the current situation of English education in primary and secondary schools in my country, points out the problems, and proposes measures.


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The Affymetrix Gene 1.0 ST arrays provide an alternative platform for performing expression analysis than traditional 3' gene expression analysis arrays. These arrays offers several advantages, including updated content, lower cost, and probe sets designed to span the entire length of a given transcript. However, since its release in 2007, adoption of this platform has been limited and questions remain as to optimal approaches for sample labeling and subsequent data analysis. To address these issues we compared two labeling chemistries to generate the biotinylated sense DNA using the Microarray Quality Control Consortium (MAQC) total RNA titration samples: Stratagene Universal Reference RNA (A), Ambion Human Brain RNA (B) and the two titration samples (C and D, consisting of 3:1 and 1:3 ratios of A to B, respectively). Samples were labeled in triplicate, using either the Affymetrix GeneChip® WT Sense Target Labeling kit or the NuGEN WT-Ovation™ Pico RNA Amplification System, and hybridized to the Human Gene 1.0 ST Array. We next evaluated different data preprocessing approaches for background correction, normalization and probe set summarization, including the RMA, PLIER and dCHIP methods. Statistical analysis was performed using the LIMMA package in R, to generate lists of significantly differentially expressed genes (P 2. Dependent upon the preprocessing method used, the Affymetrix labeling chemistry consistently identified 30-50% more significantly differentially expressed genes than were detected with the NuGEN chemistry. Analysis of titration data showed that both chemistries had similar performance, and enabled us to determine optimal data preprocessing approaches. Our data demonstrate that even though the NuGEN chemistry provides a solution for sample labeling limited amounts of starting material, it results in significant data compression. However, higher quality data is obtained with the Affymetrix WT Sense Target Labeling kit if sufficient starting material (100 ng) is available.


This paper studied the relation among hydraulic jump values of pumping well, pumping volumes and the distances from observing holes to pumping well. Through the well flow mathematics model established for the test, it deduced the calculating equations of well water level, solved hydraulic jump values. Contrasting with the actual observations of pumping well, the hydraulic jump values were obtained. It is pointed that the ratios of hydraulic jump values to measured values also increase the average of 0.540. By using the equation deduced and water levels, it is simple to solve hydraulic jump values indirectly. The hydraulic jump values, coming out by using the fitting curve method, have some errors, the mean reaches to 11.5 percent. The results indicate that there is no obvious relation between hydraulic jump values and observing distances. The hydraulic jump values do not rely on hydrogeology parameters.


Radio radiation has been detected across the Hertzsprung Russell diagram. We selected three objects with radio radiation (a semi-detached eclipsing binary V Crt, and two detached binaries WY Cnc and CG Cyg) that show magnetic activity. We made new photometric observations using a SARA 60 cm and NAOC 85 cm optical telescopes. Then, we obtained their orbital and starspot parameters by analyzing our light curves and published radial velocities using the updated Wilson-Devinney program. We revised the ephemeris information for V Crt and WY Cnc by analyzing the orbital minimum times. The orbital periods increased by 2.8 (±2.1) ×10−9 d yr−1 for V Crt, which maybe caused by mass transfer. The orbital periods decreased by −8.641(±0.004) ×10−8 d yr−1 for WY Cnc. Orbital period change for CG Cyg was also found and we used a third-body of M3 of 0.14 M⊙ and a period of approximately 59.20 (0.36) yr to explain that. We also analysed the possible second period oscillation of CG Cyg with a cycle about 18.31 (0.06) yr. The long period changes of WY Cnc and CG Cyg might be caused by magnetic activity or stellar wind, rather than mass transfer.


This is a series of studies dealing with the Dyskolos from very different angles (ranging from sociology to metre): the volume will, therefore, interest a number of specialists. I shall confine myself to mentioning only a selection of the contributions offered. The sociological papers (Brozek: Menander and the influence of the Peripatos concerning the question of the 'okonomische Gleichstellung der Menschen'; Luria: Menander's attitude towards democracy; Schottlander: the problem of social avrdpKeia) are interesting because of their laudable efforts at avoiding generalisations and sticking to the texts. Two fatal flaws, however, limit the value of such investigations. On the one hand, Menander operated with traditional 'types', so that it is not always clear whether a given character is speaking as the poet's porte-parole or simply conforming to the rules of the 'Typik' as seen by Menander (cf. e.g. the feinsinnig discussion in Handley's edition, p. 215, on Knemon's attitude); on the other hand, as Webster has rightly emphasised {Studies in Men., p. 217; cf. Handley, p. 9) it is impossible to make Menander adhere consistently to one specific politico-philosophical doctrine: he was a poet, no less so than Aristophanes, and, just as one has now abandoned attempts to put Aristophanes into a clearly denned political straitjacket, the same freedom should be granted to his colleague Menander. New Comedy was a mirror of contemporary bourgeois society, a society which (Aristophanes' Ploutos is the significant milestone in the genre) was chiefly interested in private problems (to put it bluntly, in money-making and in the preservation of one's wealth: the relevant passages in the Dyskolos are now conveniently listed in the Index to Handley's edition, s.v. 'Wealth and Poverty') rather than in the political vicissitudes of the state (as was the case in the old days of the polis): within the limits of this narrow horizon, Menander gave 'general exhortations to mildness' and expressed 'the general sentiment "make the best of things" ' (Webster), thereby echoing Peripatetic-Stoic ideas that were very much in the air. In this respect, a point that has not been noted, and that I should like to submit to the attention of sociologists, is the fact that Tyche is, in Menander's world, explicitly seen in terms of social mobility: whereas the 'cycle-motif, e.g. in Soph. Track. 112-40 or Pind. 01. i 35 ff., remained on a general ethical plane (joy versus sorrow) and is seen as working both ways, in Dysk. 271 ff. the function of Tyche is envisaged on an overtly economic plane (poor who may become rich) and the stress is on upwards mobility: 'the poor man claims respect because he may one day rise in station' (Handley, p. 183, where the 'positive workings of Fortune' are discussed: italics mine). Alexandrian society—whose resemblance to ours has justly been defined as astonishing—was— very much like ours—one of much greater socioeconomical upwards mobility than had been the case in the previous centuries. That it would be inappropriate to try to systematise the generic social utterances of Menander into a political creed is best demonstrated by the fact that attempts at doing so have resulted in people obtaining exactly opposite results (e.g. Barigazzi versus Luria). The Dyskolos does not fundamentally alter the conclusions reached by Korte, who has shown that Menander's characters, far from being engages, are in the final analysis 'de'nues de tout interet politique' (Preaux, Chron.d.'Eg. 1957, p. 100). G. Devecseri and W. Strzelecki study certain aspects of Menander's metre within the framework of the Umgangssprache: these contributions integrate F. Perusino's paper (Riv.di cult.class.e medioev. 1962, p. 45 ff.). A. Tacho-Godi offers a most welcome analysis of 'Die Alltagslexik in Menanders Dyskolos': it is to be hoped that such investigations may be extended in the future, also with regard to syntax: what exists now is far from sufficient and is in any case outdated. The survival of Menander in Byzantine times is studied by Irmscher in an exhaustive paper: he' convincingly shows how, in a process conditioned by social factors, the knowledge of Menander's plays progressively waned, until what remained in circulation were only his gnomai (on the 'Fortleben' of the poet cf. also Dain, La survie de Men., Maia 1963, p. 278 ff.). The figure of the Dyskolos as a dramatic 'type' in literature is studied by J. Zanowski; to his considerations we may add that 6 SvOKoAog, as a clearly defined psychological type, is established in Aristotle, Eth.Nic. 1108a 30 ff., 1126b 15 ff., 1127a 10 ff. (useful material now in Handley, cf. his Index, s.v. Misanthrope-theme). The pike de resistance—and a very succulent one!— of the volume is the new fragment of an Alexandrian


A three phase procedure is described for insuring spectrocolorimetric scale harmonization. The first phase includes the intercomparison of spectrophotometer scales of wavelength, spectral bandwidth and spectral transmittance (involving 23 laboratories). This comprehends a set of three neutral density glass filter standards and a crystal with sharp absorption bands as wavelength and spectral bandwidth standard. The second phase relates to the intercomparison of measuring procedures using product standards. The third phase addresses a real testing by the measurement of wine samples and intercomparison of results. The implementation of the procedure, results and conclusions will be described.


In the face of unprecedented climatic disasters, social conflict, and political uncertainty, integrating in situ and ex situ strategies may become increasingly necessary to effectively conserve crop wild relatives (CWR). We introduce the concept of trans situ conservation to safeguard CWR genetic diversity and accessibility for crop improvement. Building on initiatives to combine in situ protection with ex situ backup in genebanks, trans situ conservation dynamically integrates multiple in situ and ex situ measures, from conservation to research to education, spanning local to global scales. Two important features emerge from a trans situ approach. First, integrating in situ and ex situ studies of CWR genetic diversity, adaptation, and ecological interactions can lead to advances in crop improvement and in situ management. Second, the complementarity, redundancy, and synergy gained through trans situ conservation buffer climatic, economic, political, and institutional instabilities. Focusing on a case study in the United States–Mexico desert borderlands, we evaluate three components of trans situ conservation: in situ protection on working and public lands; seed and living plant collections in local and regional botanical gardens, arboreta, and nurseries; and genebank accessions in the USDA National Plant Germplasm System. We discuss gaps, tensions, and synergies that emerge when coordinating these three components and offer the conservation of the wild chile [Capsicum annuum L. var. glabriusculum (Dunal) Heiser & Pickersgill] in southern Arizona as an example of concerted in situ and ex situ research integrated in a trans situ framework E.C. Riordan and G.P. Nabhan, Desert Lab. on Tumamoc Hill, Univ. of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85745; G.P. Nabhan, Univ. of Arizona, Southwest Center, Tucson, Arizona 85721. Received 1 June 2019. Accepted 16 Aug. 2019. *Corresponding author (email@example.com). Assigned to Associate Editor Linghe Zeng. Abbreviations: CWR, crop wild relative(s); GRIN, Germplasm Resource Information Network; NPGS, National Plant Germplasm System; SEARCH, Southwestern Endangered Aridland Resource Clearing House; USFS, US Forest Service. Published in Crop Sci. 59:2387–2403 (2019). doi: 10.2135/cropsci2019.06.0356 © 2019 The Author(s). This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Published October 3, 2019


The entropy concept was introduced to determine the degree of randomness of the lithofacies in succession using the pre-depositional (E(pre)) and post-depositional (E(post)) entropy system of an onshore field in the Niger Delta. The whole sedimentation process followed the type B symmetrical Hattori plot. It is interpreted as bypassing of sediments, forming a thickening and thinning sequence of sediments which is attributed to fluctuations and changing of environment of deposition as the flow pattern changes from deltaic to shallow marine environment. The broad random degree and lateral continuity of sedimentation process showed that the cross-bedded coarse grained sandstone (SCC) and parallel laminated mudstone (MPL) facies have the lowest lateral continuity, while the planar/parallel laminated sandstone (SPL) has the highest lateral continuity.


The proper approach of heritage preservation starts with understanding its values and respecting its authenticity and integrity. This requests detailed records and analyses which in principally can be conducted using traditional methods with classical tools or using advanced technological tools. Currently, advantages of using new technologies have been welcomed by the heritage preservation courses at universities. This paper aims to present the implementation of the 3D laser scanning in a graduate studio in urban conservation at FSMVU (Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University) in Istanbul, with all potentials and limitations. In particular, the process of creating a point cloud by 3D laser scanner Faro Focus 150 S and producing orthographic figures for documentation, for selected streets in the historic neighborhood of Çarşamba at Fener-Balat in Istanbul will be explained. The use of the 3D laser scanning was especially beneficial where the classical tools for documentation couldn't bring satisfing results. This paper by comparing classical tools and 3D laser scanning techniques tries to identify all the advantages and disadvantages of the new technology and the difference in the quality of the obtained results.


OBJECTIVE In order to study the relationship between Enterobacteriaceae producing β lactamases(ESBLs) and sensitivity to ceftazidime.METHODS β Lactamase activity was indicatcd by Nitrocefin disc. ESBL positive strains were detected by double disk tests.RESULTS Among 215 isolates studied, 73% of Klebsiella spp., 81%of Escherichia coli and 83% of Enterobacter spp.produced β lactamases, respectively.With them 5.3%,3.2%,10.9% isolates were resistant to ceftazidime(CAZ), respectively.Sixteen ESBL producing strains were detected by double disk tests, only 2 of them were resistant to CAZ, others were CAZ sensitive or CAZ intermediate strains(MIC of 2 to 16μg/ml).Escherichia coli was the most common ESBLs producing specics(10.6%).CONCLUSIONS Many isolates producing ESBLs were sensitive or intermediate to CAZ E.coli.


José Garcia Villa's "comma poem," in which he introduces "a new, special and poetic use" for the comma, is arguably the poet's most contentious innovation. Starting from an appropriation of Leonard Caspar's description of the comma poems as "demonstrably malfunctional as a dragging foot," this essay argues that the comma poem was a visual performance whereby Villa dis-oriented and de-naturalized poetic "flows" through a queer/crip aesthetic of hesitation and brokenness. Read as footsteps and/or footnotes, the comma's minor mark interrupts and dis-ables normative flow, forcing the reader to adopt a nonnormative "gait." Utilizing Sara Ahmed's phenomenological theory of "queer orientation," I examine how the comma poems' specific incongruity extends beyond modern grammars: anticipating readings of his "foreignness" and "insensitivity" to the English language, Villa performs the essentiality of the "minor mark" through linguistic experimentation. In doing so, he queers not only the "direction" of modern poetry and its canonicity, but also a contemporary politics of recuperation.


Right-sided aortic arch with an aberrant left innominate artery arising from the left pulmonary artery is a very rare finding in the tetralogy of fallot (TOF). A 2-year-old boy presented for routine intracardiac repair of TOF. A routine angiogram raised suspicion of the left innominate artery with abnormal origin. 640-slice CT was done to delineate the anatomy. The left innominate artery was re-implanted in the descending aorta and the intracardiac repair was performed.


The present invention is particularly metabolic diseases, and among them type 2 diabetes mellitus and the prevention of diseases and conditions associated with diabetes mellitus, simultaneously in the delay or treatment of advanced, for separate or sequential use, at least one of cis each - polyunsaturated fatty acids, at least one amino acid, and optionally containing at least one diabetes drug, relates to a combination, such as a combined preparation or pharmaceutical or nutritional composition.


We introduce in this paper a hierarchical hybrid statistical language model, represented as a collection of local models plus a general model that binds together the local ones. The model provides a unified framework for modelling language both above and below the word level, and we exemplify with models of both kinds for a large vocabulary task domain. To our knowledge this is the first paper to report an extensive evaluation of the improvements achieved from the use of local models within a hierarchical framework in comparison with a conventional word-based trigram model.


The work presented in this article describe the conceptualization and methodological proposal for the development of two distinct pedagogical approaches. One, based on Inquiry Based Learning (IBL), is structured in phases, guiding the student through the learning process. The other is based on gamification, applied as an integrated teaching-learning strategy. It includes the definition of the formative assessment, student classification and learning experiences, which include traditional practical assignments and educational games. This study was conceptualized and applied in two curricular units of different areas, to identify the impact that these strategies have in the construction of higher-order skills, such as communication skills, critical thinking and collaboration. There are strong indicators that the intense and active role of students allows them to build strong connection to the issue in study and also to rely on team work for further in the knowledge building.


The jellyfish Geryonia proboscidalis (Forskål, 1775) is a holoplanktonic species belonging to the family Geryoniidae, order Trachymedusae. It is the only species of the genus. This jellyfish has an Atlantic, Indo-Pacific and Mediterranean distribution (Bouillon et al., 2004; van der Land et al., 2001), and has been observed e.g. in the South Adriatic Sea (Graham et al., 2009). It prefers warm waters, inhabiting surface zones in tropical and subtropical seas (Vanucci, 1957). The transparent, colourless bell of G. proboscidalis can become quite large, more than 8 cm umbrella diameter. The most prominent feature of the species is the very long conical peduncle. A small stomach is attached to the peduncle. G. proboscidalis may be confused with Liriope tetraphylla (Chamisso & Eysenhardt, 1821), from which it can be distinguished by the typical larger size, the number of tentacles, and the number of gonads. Geryonia proboscidalis has 6 radial canals and 6 large leaf-like gonads (Vanucci, 1957).


Erectile dysfunction is a common complication of obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome patients.This article reviews the literature published in recent years to discuss the treatment and relationship between obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome(OSAHS) and erectile dysfunction(ED) in terms of nerve,vascular,endocrine and other aspects.


sustain their metabolism or by fl owers to strengthen their color saturation. In addition, since those surfaces evolved as effi cient sunlight harvesters, they possess broadband and omnidirectional optical properties, as targeted in PV applications. Those attributes make them particularly well-suited to tackle the substantial optical losses often occurring in thin-fi lm solar cells by using a single plant-inspired structure for both light collection and light trapping purposes. The latter could enable the use of even thinner absorbing layers to improve charge carrier collection and lower production costs. In this work, the hierarchical structures decorating the petals of Rosa 'El Toro' are replicated into a transparent resist layer to form highly effi cient light harvesting elements that can be applied to any photovoltaic technology. Their AR properties approach those obtained with moth-eye-inspired nanostructures and simultaneously provide broadband and angle-tolerant light collection. Furthermore, their morphology fosters the redistribution of light beneath the replica, enhancing the average optical path length and hence increasing the absorption probability. This double contribution signifi cantly ameliorates the photocurrent of PV devices. Effi ciency enhancement factors of up to 13% under normal incidence are hereinafter reported by implementing those structures in two types of optimized stateof-the-art organic solar cells. Since nature offers a plethora of candidates, a preliminary screening of diverse plant species is carried out by measuring the refl ection of their surface at an angle of incidence (AOI) of 80° (defi ned with respect to the surface normal) and for a wavelength of 560 nm, which is close to the solar spectral irradiance maximum ( Figure 1 a). In this work, the term "refl ection" includes both the specular and diffuse components. This method is a straightforward yet relevant way to judge the angular tolerance of the AR properties of the microstructures. In order to assess the sole infl uence of the surface structures and exclude any material-related effects, all measurements are performed on replicas which are processed as illustrated in Figure 1 b. We focus on convexly shaped epidermal cells because promising AR properties have been reported for the respective plant species. [ 19 ] Nevertheless, the approach developed in this study can be employed for any plant surface selected for its appropriate light harvesting capabilities. As pointed out by Schulte, [ 19 ] the light collection performance of plants depends on the morphology of the microstructure arrays. Besides the cells' mean peak-to-peak distance and tip radius, their average aspect ratio (defi ned as the ratio between the vertical axis length h and the base diameter w ) infl uences the refl ectance. A clear trend emerges from Figure 1 a where the refl ection losses Flower Power: Exploiting Plants' Epidermal Structures for Enhanced Light Harvesting in Thin-Film Solar Cells


Using secondary analysis of data from the Malaysian Food Barometer (MFB), this article highlights ethnocultural dimensions and social functions of breakfasts in the Malaysian population. MFB uses a 24-h dietary recall that lets the interviewee give the name of the food intake. It shows that breakfasts from the Asian food register dominate with 50.7% (Malays, 50.4%; Indians, 51.9%; Chinese, 47.6%; non-Malay Bumiputra 50.1%), whereas 26.1% eat a westernised breakfast and 17.6% eat no breakfast. If we add those who just have a beverage, 20% do not eat a "proper" breakfast. The Asian breakfasts are characterised by including cooked dishes. These sometimes require real craftmanship to prepare. Therefore, they are mostly purchased outside and consumed either at home, at the workplace, or outside, in restaurants or food courts, such as "mamaks" or "nasi kandar ". Breakfast dishes can be attached to the food culture of the three main ethnic groups of Malaysia, but the boundaries between breakfast cultural styles are fluid and there is a sort of pooling of the breakfast dishes. This porosity of the boundaries between culinary styles is one of the main characteristics of Malaysian breakfast culture. It is so important that when asked, "What could represent Malaysia the best for submission to UNESCO's intangible heritage list?", the sample of a national representative population places two breakfast dishes first (nasi lemak and roti canai). This knowledge of the ethno-cultural dimensions of breakfast will help public health nutritionists and policymakers consider cultural characteristics and avoid the risk of a (non-conscious) neo-colonial attitude in promoting western style breakfasts. However, bearing in mind the influence of the British colonisation, the so-called westernised breakfast could also be considered as part of a cosmopolitanised breakfast culture. Finally, the understanding of breakfast culture will feed the debate around, and the progress towards, sociocultural sustainable healthy diets.


The utility model provides a high-sizing degree floor block. The existing floor block not only is hard to deform along with the thickness direction but also is hard to deform along with the length direction and the width direction since the floor is made from different materials, and can not simultaneously prevent the problems of length-direction deformation, width-direction deformation and thickness-direction deformation since no effective structure is available in the existing structure. The utility model aims at providing a high-sizing degree floor block, wherein the edge of the floor block is provided with a plurality of lug bosses along with the length direction and/or the width direction, a plurality of transition bosses which are thin in the outer and thick in the inner are arranged on the front sides and the reverse sides of the lug bosses along with the thickness direction, and the bosses are fixed on the upper surfaces and the lower surfaces of the lug bosses along with the thickness direction by a plurality of springs; and the other end of the floor block is provided with a plurality of grooves which can contain the lug bosses and are applicable to the shapes of the lug bosses. The high-sizing degree floor block is easy to prevent a floor from deforming along with each direction, simple in structure, and convenient to install, thereby being good for popularization and application.


Peerpressure is influence on a peer group or an individual that encourages others to change their attitudes, values, or behaviours to conform to those of the influencing group or individual. The need to follow the crowd and do what majority of us are doing forces us to do things or take up activities which we wouldn't otherwise. This is especially true for teenagers who are easily influenced by their surroundings or people they socialize with. However, recent studies have shown that peer pressure might have an upside to it; that in certain environments peer pressure can inspire an individual to be a more focused and determined individual (Tejaswini & Romate 2015).Peer pressure has become a big part of the adolescent lives. Whether they are at school or work, peer pressure can affect their output and even impact their general outlook on life. All of us, at some point in our lives, have had to deal with peer pressure. The need to follow the crowd and do what majority of us are doing forces us to do things or take up activities which we wouldn't other wise. This is especially true for adolescents who are easily influenced by their surroundings or people they socialize with. Parenting styles can also affect peer influence. Authoritative parenting encourages adolescents to be less susceptible to peer influence specifically in domains in which peers are engaging in unacceptable behaviours, but more susceptible to peer influence in domains that are approved by adults (Mounts and Steinberg 1995). However, recent studies have shown that peer pressure might have an upside to it; that in certam environments peerpressure can inspire an individual to be a more focused and determined individual.


In this paper we provide a sufficient condition for the linear instability of a periodic orbit for a free period Lagrangian system on a Riemannian manifold. The main result establish a general criterion for the linear instability of a maybe degenerate) periodic orbit admitting a orbit cylinder in terms to the parity of a suitable spectral index encoding the functional and symplectic property of the problem. AMS Subject Classification: 58E10, 53C22, 53D12, 58J30.


Alunite, an unconventional carrier of Na 2 O, K 2 O and Al 2 O 3 is discussed as a substitute for feldspathic leaning agents in the production of ceramic wall panels. The high SO 4 content is largely desorbed by precalcining at 1000°C. The raw material is described on the basis of chemical, radiographic and Stichworter: Alunit, unbildsamer rohstoff zur Wandplattenproduktion thermographic tests. Its suitability as a component of materials used in the production of ceramic building panels is verified by setting the ceramic material parameters determined in relation to the quality code numbers of the Uzbeki Standard 6141-91.


Helicobacter pylori is a globally significant human pathogen and is the causative agent of a wide range of diverse gastroduodenal diseases such as gastritis, peptic ulceration and gastric adenocarcinoma. Antimicrobial resistance is a growing problem, with H. pylori recently listed as one of the top ten antibiotic resistant pathogens of global concern by the World Health Organisation. This species has been shown to be a globally diverse pathogen expressing large genetic variation, even within geographically clustered sub populations. Furthermore, individuals infected with H. pylori are thought to harbour unique and diverse populations of quasispecies, but diversity between and within different niches of the human stomach and the process of bacterial adaptation to, and infection persistence within each niche are not yet well understood.

This study utilises whole genome deep population and single colony sequencing to quantify and characterise the within- and between-niche genetic diversity of H. pylori populations from paired antrum and corpus biopsies from the stomachs of individual patients. This revealed extensive genetic diversity both within and between different niches of the same stomach. Subsets of highly variable genes including outer membrane proteins, restriction modification systems, DNA repair, chemotaxis and virulence associated genes were observed. In addition, this study investigated the between niche (antrum versus corpus) antimicrobial resistance profiles of individual patients. The within and between niche (antrum and corpus) diversity of two sequential datasets were also investigated and results from the same patient before and after failed eradication therapy were compared. For one sequential dataset there was a big increase in H. pylori allelic diversity both within and between niches of the patient's stomach approximately five months after failed eradication therapy.


Abstract : Vietnam is vulnerable to disasters; the region is flood prone and often affected by weather events. Disaster preparation and response planning are important to lessen the impact of future disaster events. In August 2015, a workshop on collaborative disaster preparedness was held in Da Nang, Vietnam, where local and international actors discussed collaboration, preparedness and response mechanisms, and lessons learned from past disaster management.


In this article,a class of small-deviation theorems for the multivariate function sequence of arbitrary random variables is discussed by comparison between the measure P and the measure Q.By using differentiation on a net and analytical methods,some Shannon-Mcmillan approximation theorems for arbitrary information source are obtained and some known results for the random multivariate function sequence and the discrete information source are extended.


The excessive use of traditional fossil fuels produces serious economical and environmental problems. Moreover fossil fuels are constricted, which makes the search for alternative fuels a priority objective, all over the world. Animal fats and vegetable oils can be used as alternative fuels directly or can be converted into other forms of liquids (various blends of oil and diesel or methyl esters). This paper is focused on the energetic evaluation of the animal fats and vegetable oils. Calorific Values (CV) of various fats and oils are reported. The values were measured by combustion bomb calorimeter (IKA C 5000). Data were obtained by user$friendly software C5040 CalWin. The tests and the methodology of tests in the calorimeter are validated according to ASTM D240. Calorific values of fat and oil samples were approximately 12$14% lower than those of diesel. Additionally, oil methyl esters and various blends with diesel gave higher calorific values.


The cotton mirids in Pengze county,Jiangxi province,also show the possibility of the development from the secondary pest hazard to the main one. Wavelet analysis show that:nearly for 28 years,cotton mirids in the northern part of the Boyang Lake occurred as there is a clear hierarchy of 5-year and 6-to 8-year oscillation cycle. There showed a clear main 5-year cycle in 1990―1998,a 7-to 8-year main cycle before 1990,and a clear 6 ~ 7 years main cycle in 1999―2008. This also showed that cotton mirid occurrence,growth and decline exist "ecological inter-annual follow-up effect". Comparative analysis and correlation analysis showed that:the occurrence of cotton mirids had significant relevance with the winter climate and the short-term weather conditions. Based on the above-mentioned study,by the stepwise regression analysis,a long-term forecasting models and a long/short-term forecasting model of meteorological condition suitbility for cotton mirids were established,and the same experiment of forecasting was to promote the application of agro-climatic based on reliability.


This paper concerns the time-dependent motions of the cavity formed when a uniform corpuscular flux is incident on the magnetic field of a line current. The two-dimensional problem is formulated and solved with two particular classes of solutions being given; namely, the steady-state solutions and the time-history of the interaction with a cloud of flux.


This work explores the impact of cavity thickness, photonic crystal etch depth, and quantum well placement on the extraction efficiency and emission directionality of thin-film InGaN photonic crystal light-emitting diodes (LEDs).


Neural parsers have benefited from automatically labeled data via dependency-context word embeddings. We investigate training character embeddings on a word-based context in a similar way, showing that the simple method improves state-of-the-art neural word segmentation models significantly, beating tri-training baselines for leveraging auto-segmented data.


AbstractNOAA/NCEP runs a number of numerical weather prediction (NWP) modeling suites to provide operational guidance to the National Weather Service field offices and service centers. A sophisticated infrastructure, which includes a complex set of software tools, is required to facilitate running these NWP suites. This infrastructure needs to be maintained and upgraded so that continued improvements in forecast accuracy can be achieved. This contribution describes the design of a robust NWP Information Technology Environment (NITE) to support and accelerate the transition of innovations to NOAA operational modeling suites.Through consultation with and at the request of the NOAA NCEP Environmental Modeling Center, a survey of segments of the national NWP community, and a review of selected aspects of the computational infrastructure of several modeling centers was conducted, which led to the following elements being considered as key for NITE: data management, source code management and build systems, sui...


Background and objective: Ideally, nurses should have acquired the knowledge and skills to provide not only pain and symptom management, but emotional support to dying patients and their families. In actual fact, nurses often feel under-educated, underskilled, inexperienced and uncomfortable in providing comprehensive end of life care. A standardized protocol for assessing imminently dying patients' symptoms and psychosocial needs was implemented at a tertiary academic hospital. The aim of this quality improvement initiative was to enhance the education and training of nurses on one acute care ward, around the implementation of Comfort Measures Order Set for end of life care, specifically focusing on the provision of emotional support for dying patients and their families. Methods: Education sessions were offered to the nurses on one acute care ward as the study intervention, and the initial phase of one PDSA cycle. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze questionnaire responses; content analysis was used in reviewing the qualitative data. Results: Pre-intervention, over 70% of nurses did not feel comfortable providing emotional support to dying patients for whom the Comfort Mesaures Order Set was initiated. Post-intervention, nurses reported being more comfortable and knowledgeble. Conclusions: The goal of comfort care at end of life requires the skilled use of the Comfort Measures Order Set. The Advance Practice Nurse role, as part of the Palliative Care Consult Team, is specialized in providing emotional support to patients on comfort measures through research, theory development, education, practice, collaboration, and leadership across the institution.


In economics, public or collective goods are contrasted with private goods. The enjoyment of a private good can be restricted to those who pay for it, and the consumption of a private good by one person makes it unavailable to anyone else. Markets "work" for private goods, where individuals make clear decisions about cost/benefit tradeoffs and prices are the consequences of the forces of supply and demand. By contrast, public (collective) goods are nonexcludable—shared by everybody, whether they helped pay for the good or not—and nonrival—in that one person's "enjoyment" of the good does not affect another's. People who share in a public good without paying for it are often called "free riders." Because people can share in a public good if it is paid for by others, the usual assumptions of the market fail, and economists and social scientists generally argue that public goods need to be provided through taxation or other collective means. Public goods are an instance of the more general matter of externalities, in which one person's actions or choices affect the costs or benefits to other people who did not make the choice. Within economics, there has been a great deal of elaboration of these ideas. Some goods are nonrival but excludable (e.g., satellite television), others are nonexcludable but rival (e.g., environmental resources); both excludability and rival-ness are continua rather than dichotomies. Public or collective goods vary greatly in important ways that affect the social dynamics of their provision, including their lumpiness and the linearity or nonlinearity of their production functions. Moreover, the same "good" (like clean air or a bridge) can be provided in different ways that have different production functions relating contributions to benefits. Introductory overviews of these issues may be found in the cited references.

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collective behavior;
community;
property rights


Methods to identify and harness individual cognitive strengths while addressing relative weaknesses have the potential to complement recovery services for first‐episode psychosis but systematic implementation is needed. We developed a cognitive health toolkit, trained teams from OnTrackNY, a network of coordinated specialty care (CSC) programs and examined toolkit feasibility and clinical utility during the first year of roll‐out.


: Verb argument structure complexity is manifested in four aspects: the number of arguments, the selection mode of arguments subcategorization, the assignment mode of θ-roles and the mapping of argument structure. Most empirical studies show that more arguments, alternating arguments subcategorization, alternating assignment of θ-roles and noncanonical mapping make the cognitive neural mechanisms of verb argument structure processing become more complicated. The main functional brain regions corresponding to processing of more arguments involve left inferior frontal gyrus and posterior perisylvian regions, the main functional brain regions corresponding to processing of alternating argument subcategorizations involve left inferior frontal gyrus, middle-posterior frontal lobesuperior temporal gyrus and middle-posterior temporal lobe, the main functional brain regions corresponding to processing of alternating assignment mode of θ-roles involve posterior perisylvian regions, left middle-posterior frontal lobe and inferior frontal gyrus, the main functional brain regions corresponding to processing of noncanonical mapping involve left inferior frontal gyrus, superior temporal gyrus, middle temporal gyrus and posterior temporal lobe. Perhaps, left inferior frontal gyrus involves initial syntactic processing, the determination of the subcategory of verbs, syntactic movement processing and semantic processing of unaccusative verbs, left middle-posterior frontal lobe involves initial syntactic processing and the determination of the subcategory of verbs, left superior temporal gyrus and middle-posterior temporal lobe involve surface syntactic structure processing and argument syntax-semantic integration, posterior perisylvian regions involve argument semantic reprensatation. The process of verb argument structure processing and lexical properties of verbs indicate that there are interaction effects between or among some complexities. Some other issues need further exploration, including the corresponding relationship between the complexity of the verb argument structure and the difficulty of its processing, the difficulty hierarchy of verb argument structure complexities processing and the cognitive neural mechanisms of interaction effects of them, as well as the cognitive neural mechanisms of Chinese verb argument structure complexity processing.


In this paper,the measures of high pressure water spraying proof prominence is be used in coal roadway of seriouly prominence coal bed driving,which can prevent effectively from gas prominence of coal,and get gas prominence uniform,assurance of construction security.Driving speed is raised.


Background: The electrocardiogram (ECG) of the athlete displays particular characteristics as a consequence of both electrophysiological and autonomic remodeling of the heart that follows continued physical training. However, doubts persist on how these changes directly interact during ventricular activation and repolarization ultimately affecting surface ECG waveforms in athletes.


Philosophers' views about meaning and mind, about semantics and psychology and their relations, have proliferated in recent years: if one is looking for an account of these matters, then there are more and more in the philosophical literature to choose from. But reviewing that literature, one may be struck more by an idea that is common to a majority of the new accounts than by any of their subtle differences. The idea is roughly this. That if we are to give an account, of the sort that philosophers do, of intentional mental states, then we have two tasks. One is the task of dealing with the features of such states as beliefs and desire in virtue of which they play the role they do in causal explanation; the other is the task of saying how such states, and how the sentences of human language, relate to the world at large. Allow that semantics is a subject that makes mention of things in the world external to a subject, and let psychology be what we use to make sense of one another, then the idea is that psychology is one thing, semantics another. The present paper attempts to do something to dislodge this 'two-task idea'. I take the two-task idea to be central in some of the work of at least Block, Field, Fodor, Harman, Loar, McGinn, Putnam and Schiffer (and one could name more).' There are too many variations on the theme for my descriptions of the two tasks to be acceptable as it


This paper discusses the extension of the 'three-ion' species ICRF technique for heating mixture plasmas using fast injected NBI ions as resonant 'third' species. In this scenario the ICRF power is absorbed by the fast beam ions in the vicinity of the mode conversion layer where the left-hand polarized RF electric field E + is strongly enhanced. The ions in the beam velocity distribution that have a Doppler-shifted resonance close to the mode conversion layer efficiently absorb RF power and undergo acceleration. We show first experimental observations of ICRF heating of D-NBI ions in H-D plasmas in JET with the ITER-like wall. In agreement with theoretical predictions and numerical modelling, acceleration of the D-NBI ions in this D-(DNBI )-H scenario is confirmed by several fast-ion measurements. An extension of the heating scheme discussed here is acceleration of T-NBI and D-NBI ions in D-T plasmas, offering the potential to further boost the Q -value in future D-T campaigns in JET.


Radiocarbon dating of Holocene sediments is often challenging in the Arctic due to the paucity of datable material, carbonate dissolution and an often poorly constrained reservoir correction, highlighting the need to combine 14C dating with other methods to establish robust Arctic chronologies. Here we illustrate the potential of using Holocene paleomagnetic secular variation records and a time-varying spherical harmonic model of the geomagnetic field (CALS7K.2; Korte and Constable, 2005) in conjunction with radiocarbon dating to establish or improve age models from marine sedimentary records recently recovered on board the CCGS Amundsen in the Beaufort Sea (western Canadian Arctic, core 2004-804-650PC) and Lancaster Sound (eastern Canadian Arctic, core 2004-804-009PC). For both cores, a u-channel-based paleomagnetic study reveals the presence of a strong, stable, well-defined single component magnetization (maximum angular deviation < 5°), with characteristic remanent magnetization (ChRM) inclinations varying around the expected inclination for the latitude of the sites assuming a geocentric axial dipole. For core 650PC (Beaufort Sea), an age model spanning the last ∼6 000 cal BP was established from one radiocarbon age in addition to nine paleomagnetic tie points obtained by comparing the ChRM declination profiles of core 650PC and the CALS7k.2 geomagnetic model output. In order to verify the robustness of this correlation, the ChRM inclination record of core 650PC was then compared with other western North American lacustrine and volcanic Holocene paleomagnetic secular variation records. Several common magnetic inclination features are detected among all the considered records during the last ∼6 000 cal BP, indicating the same geomagnetic origin as well as the consistency of the derived age model. Similarly, for core 009PC (Lancaster Sound), the initial age model consisting of 4 radiocarbon ages was improved by adding 4 paleomagnetic tie points derived by comparing the ChRM inclination profiles of core 009PC with the CALS7k.2 model output. The improved age model spanning the last ∼11 000 cal BP results in a striking correlation between the d18O record from the Devon Island ice cap and the sea-surface temperatures in Lancaster Sound. These results reveal the potential of using both the CALS7k.2 model output and paleomagnetic secular variation in combination with radiocarbon dating for chronostratigraphic purposes in Arctic sediments.


This article is on the study of the C/N ratio in the domestic biogas usable wastes. The global objective was to detect the concentration of nitrogen and carbon, the determination of the ratio as well as their connection in the different types of biogas usable wastes. The authors took samples, tested and studied it in laboratories in Lwiro and others were done in the National Program of Biogas for Burkina-Faso 2005. To observe the concentration and connection, the correlation test wad used. The Kjeldhal method and the statistic one have allowed attending results. The test for the animal and human wastes gave a correlation of 0.362 and 0.95 respectively. It showed however no correlation for the agricultural wastes with 24, because this numeral wasn't in the space of -1 and 1. The average C/N ratio was is 24, 9 for first type and 74 for the second type of wastes.


1 We have used a cascade bioassay system and isolated arterial ring preparations to investigate the contribution of the endothelial microfilament and microtubule cytoskeleton to EDRF release evoked by time‐averaged shear stress and by acetylcholine in rabbit abdominal aorta. 2 Cytochalasin B (1 μm) and phalloidin (100 nM) were used to depolymerize and stabilize, respectively, F‐actin microfilaments. Colchicine (500 nM) was used to inhibit tubulin dimerization and thus disrupt the microtubule network. Experiments were performed before or 1 h after administration of agents to the donor perfusate or organ bath. 3 In cascade bioassay studies, time‐averaged shear stress was manipulated with dextran (1–4% w/v, 80,000 MW), to increase perfusate viscosity. EDRF release induced by increased perfusate viscosity was significantly (P < 0.01) attenuated by cytochalasin B, phalloidin and colchicine. 4 Endothelium‐dependent relaxations to acetylcholine (0.01–30 μm) in cascade bioassay and in isolated aortic ring preparations were unaffected by pretreatment with any of these agents both in terms of their EC50 and maximal responses. Endothelium‐independent relaxations to sodium nitroprusside (0.001–10 μm) were similarly unaffected. 5 We conclude that the endothelial F‐actin microfilament and microtubule networks are involved in the mechanotransduction pathway for flow‐evoked EDRF release in rabbit abdominal aorta. However, these cytoskeletal elements appear to play no role in acetylcholine‐induced EDRF release in this tissue.


This paper presents the case of a female patient who underwent eleven revision surgeries after primary hip arthroplasty due to infection and loosening of the stem and acetabulum. We decided that in order to save the limb, it was necessary to use a total femur prosthesis. Three years' follow-up showed that the patient was satis-fied with the outcome of the surgery.


The probability of detecting a 1.35 cm H 2 O vapor line from single M Mira variables has been found to depend on the actual shape of the visual light curve. Following the classification scheme of Ludendorff (1928), the probability of detection of H 2 O is highest for α-class light curves, reduces drastically for β-class, and is almost nil for γ-class. Similar tendency is exhibited by the mean luminosity of H 2 O in the three classes as well.


The European Charcot Foundation supported the development of a set of surveys to understand current practice patterns for the diagnosis and management of multiple sclerosis (MS) in Europe. Part 2 of the report summarizes survey results related to secondary progressive MS (SPMS), primary progressive MS (PPMS), pregnancy, paediatric MS and overall patient management.


Abstract Current vegetation models hold constant the dynamics of seasonal biospheric changes, neglecting annual variability. One of these features, the spring "green wave" (onset of leafing or "grean-up") in midiatitudes, is an example of the complex feedback loop between the atmosphere and plant communities. The green wave responds to the atmosphere, but, in turn, leafing causes rapid changes in the surface-layer energy budget. Annual variability tends to obscure the magnitude of the green wave's effects on conventional climatic records. When meteorological data are "normalized" to the green wave (averaged relative to first-leaf phonology data rather than to calendar date), an actual break in the spring maximum temperature curve can be detected. This project examined many surface-level meteorological variables (at standard shelter height, representing surface-layer conditions) during the time of spring leafing in order to detect other changes and to further analyze the cause, extent, and persistence of t...


Historically, the geological hypotheses advanced by H.Baiserie since 1970 and the cartographic renewal carried out by the Mineral Resources Governance Project (PGRM) in 2008 and in 2012since 1970 and the new cartographic survey made by the Mineral Resources Governance Project (PGRM) in 2008 and 2012 show that the Tratramarina area is covered with basalt flows. This basalt consists of a magmatic rock from a rapidly cooled lava, characterized by 50% plagioclases, 25-40% pyroxene, 10-25% olivine and 2-3% magnetite. On land it has a volcanic origin and consists of the main contents of the crust ocean. As for mining exploration in 2011 and the modern technologies used by SINBAD and UEM, the region has a strong iron mineralization due to the presence of magnetite quartzite.


High speed optical receivers have been fabricated by using p-i-n diode and distributed amplifier combinations. The preliminary experimental results show that the +/-3 dB bandwidth from 1 GHz to 20 GHz was achieved for both input matched and unmatched configurations, while the later reduced the average equivalent input noise to nearly half the value of the former.


Although previous studies have confirmed the various benefits of concept maps, limited information is available regarding how to effectively employ the concept map in online courses. In this research, we have designed and assessed the effectiveness of the "Zoom-Sandwiched Cross-Chapter Concept Map" model in an online biology course. The model has optimized the concept map project because it incorporates synchronous interaction as well as asynchronous communication among students, assigns required meetings with flexible schedules, endows students with intrinsic motivation, and is facilitated by indirect instructor intervention. Our results showed improved student skills in constructing the Cross-Chapter Concept Map and positive student perceptions of the model. In addition, this study provided an in-depth analysis of how students benefit from Cross-Chapter Concept Maps. Our findings could guide educators on how to optimize the concept map project and utilize concept maps effectively to overcome some primary learning challenges and enhance student learning in online education, especially in STEM fields.


The effects of electron beam lithography for patterning to the nanoscale a polysilicon layer electrically connected to the gate of an NMOS transistor are investigated by means of the analysis of the transistor current-voltage characteristics. In order to evaluate the impact of the electron beam process, two sets of experiments are carried out. The first set consists in the assessment of the effect on the transistor when directly exposing the polysilicon layer and in the second, the impact of the complete electron beam lithography process is investigated using different acceleration voltages. The results obtained show that a severe degradation of the transistor characteristics occurs when processing at high acceleration voltages. The degradation is observed as a threshold voltage shift and a decrease in the transconductance. This behaviour can be related to positive charge trapping in the gate oxide and generation of interface states at the SiO2-Si interface. In addition unbiased room temperature annealing is found to significantly reduce or compensate the induced positive trapped charges. The results suggest that the secondary radiation created by the primary electron beam is damaging the transistor characteristics and can lead to the loss of circuit performance when using electron beam lithography to fabricate nanostructures in already processed CMOS circuits.


Typically, in an assessment project for a web application or database with a large scale and scope, tasks required to be performed by a security analyst are such as SQL injection and penetration testing. To carry out these large-scale tasks, the analyst will have to perform 100 or more SQLi penetration tests on one or more target. This makes the process much more complex and much harder to implement. This paper attempts to compare large-scale SQL injections performed with Manual Methods, which is the benchmark, and the proposed SQLiAutoScript Method. The SQLiAutoScript method uses sqlmap as a tool, in combination with sqlmap scripting and logging features, to facilitate a more effective and manageable approach within a large scale of hundreds or thousands of SQL injection penetration tests. Comparison of the test results for both Manual and SQLiAutoScript approaches and their benefits is included in the comparative analysis. The tests were performed over a scope of 24 SQL injection (SQLi) tests that comprises over 100,000 HTTP requests and injections, and within a total testing run-time period of about 50 hours. The scope of testing also covers both SQLiAutoScript and Manual methods. In the SQLiAutoScript method, each SQL injection test has its own sub-folder and files for data such as results (output), progress (traffic logs) and logging. In this way across all SQLi tests, the results, data and details related to SQLi tests are logged, available, traceable, accurate and not missed out. Available and traceable data also facilitates traceability of failed SQLi tests, and higher recovery and reruns of failed SQLi tests to maximize increased attack surface upon the target.


Over the past few years, the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) has experienced explosive growth. Among the many applications is the use of GPS Receivers (GPSR) onboard space vehicles. With the large quantity of receivers available, finding one suitable for space applications is very difficult. This paper captures some of the "lessons learned" resulting from development efforts within Honeywell Commercial Systems Operation to integrate GPS technology into space borne navigation systems. The intent is to highlight a few of the major issues and differences between a GPSR for space, and the inexpensive terrestrial based receivers. Operating conditions including vehicle dynamics and environmental factors require a thorough understanding. Despite the difficult design issues, there remains considerable benefit in using GPS for spacecraft.


A team of twenty-five renowned scholars have ventured on this unique endeavour to come to terms with the notions of Consciousness and Reality. The wide variety of subjects and disciplines reflects Dr. Izutsu's incredible scope of interests. He is however always focussing on the basic theme of the relationship between philosophical thinking and mysticism, which arises from an awareness of the problem of contemplative experience lying concealed in the depths of philosophical thinking. This book is a vital contribution to our understanding of Islam and Intercultural Dialogue.


In this letter, we report a multifunctional high-performance Nd:glass laser system. Laser pulses from an all-fiber front end are first amplified by a regenerative amplifier to 10 mJ level, and then further amplified in a four-pass amplifier. The laser system can provide 10.3-J, 3-ns laser pulses at 1053-nm wavelength. The shot-to-shot energy stability is better than 1.5% (RMS). The output laser beam is near diffraction limit. Binary amplitude masks are used to maintain a flat top near-field profile with a 71% fill factor. After the frequency conversion process, 7 and 5.5 J pulses at 526.5 and 351 nm are obtained, respectively.


The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations granted a fellowship to the author to study, at several European ship research institutes, the problem of noise generation and propagation on fishery vessels. He later took part in the design of the fishery research vessel PROF. SIEDLECKI, which included the implementation of a series of antivibration and antinoise precautions. This paper compares vibration and noise levels on two fishery research vessels--the conventional RV G.O. SARS and RV PROF. SIEDLECKI. The paper is divided into two parts. In the first part, mechanical vibrations of the elastically supported propeller are dealt with and conditions for minimum vibration response are determined. In the second part, structural vibrations in the ships and noise propagation from the ships to the water are described. The paper concludes with data on structural vibrations and waterbourne noise progation.


Purpose:  To study the effect of intravitreal (IVT) ranibizumab on the retinal arteriolar diameter in patients with neovascular age‐related macular degeneration (AMD).


Abstract A graph-theoretical approach is proposed to facilitate pattern matching in post-tonal music analysis with pitch-class set theory, in which music perception is taken into account by incorporating stream segregation – a model of the perceptual organization of music. A piece of music is modelled as a graph, with each musical note presented as a vertex and the relationship between a pair of musical notes as an edge. The relationship is determined by stream segregation. According to the proposed matching conditions, searching for a musical pattern is equivalent to searching for a special subgraph called a maximal matched CRP subgraph. The comparisons are made between the patterns identified by the graph-theoretical approach and those by the musicologists.


The 1990s have seen major steps in the dissection of basic mechanisms of allorecognition, and renal graft survival has achieved unprecedented clinical results. Transplantation has turned into a widespread modality of therapy for patients with chronic renal failure that benefits thousands worldwide. Combinations of immunosuppressive agents have proved to be an effective strategy to inhibit diverse pathways of the multifaceted immune system, allowing the reduction of both dosage and adverse effects of each individual drug. As understanding of the molecular basis of the immune response has expanded rapidly, so have the possibilities for designing therapeutic interventions that are more effective, more specific, and safer than are current treatment options. As we reach the end of the century, several different and innovative approaches will add to this fascinating and complex therapy. Angelo M. de Mattos


Objective:To improve the diagnosis and treatment of primary tumor in epididymis.Methods:Clinical data of 6 cases with primary tumor in epididymis were reviewed and discussed with reviewing literature. 5 of our 6 cases were benign tumor and received resection of epididymis or the mass. Another case was malignant: pathologic examination revealed malignant small round cell tumor of epididymis .Results:No recurrence was noted in all the 5 cases of benign tumor of epididymis. The malignant case have been followed up for 12 months without detectable recurrence or metastasis.Conclusions:The difference of clinical characters between benign and malignant tumor of epididymis is not obvious, Combination of history , physical examination ,and radiological examination especially color doppler ultrasonography are needed for diagnosis . The origin of malignant tumor of epididymis is complicated pathologically. Examination of histochemisty, electron microscope, or even genetics examination may be needed. Surgical resetion is the treatment of choice.


This article analyses the potential of the WTO waiver as a legal instrument to reconcile conflicting norms and interests. It is argued that conflicts between WTO law and other international legal regimes are often an expression of underlying conflicts of interest and that these should be addressed in political processes. The article proposes that the waiver process has the potential to become a forum for political debate which is open not only to economic interests, but also to other public interests and perspectives. The waiver decision which concludes such a process can provide a solution to conflicts of interest either by modifying the existing rules of WTO law or by limiting the WTO's jurisdiction in favour of another international legal regime. These theses are explored with reference to the TRIPS and Kimberley waiver decisions.


This article looks at the wire coating analysis by withdrawal from a bath of magnetohydrodynamic Johnson-Segalman fluid. An analytic technique, the homotopy analysis method, is employed to obtain the series solution of the resulting nonlinear problem. The convergence of the obtained solution is studied. The effects of various emerging parameters are graphed and discussed.


The present invention, compounds of formula (I) (wherein, R, is methyl or methoxy group) novel methods for the preparation of; relates to certain novel intermediates and their use which are prepared in such way. [Formula 1] .BACKGROUND


This paper has highlighted the fact that automatic vehicle identification (AVI) seems set to take off in a multitude of public and private sensor applications. Several potential application areas have been reviewed and available technological options have been examined. The paper cites case studies of current AVI applications. It is probable that with the installation of AVI systems increasing worldwide, momentum will continue to grow and applications will flourish. One problem that may arise from this is that diverse and incompatible technologies may be implemented, either within individual countries or internationally. It is apparent that a high degree of cooperation is necessary to achieve international compatibility in order that the full potential benefits of AVI can be achieved.


The problems in the design, operation, and reconstruction of earthen channels analyzed on the example of Mirishkor canal. The need for a new approach to the reconstruction have been defined using the results of field study and HEC-RAS modelling software. Recommendations are given for improving the hydraulic calculation of irrigation canals


In this paper, the transposition process of the polarization of light state is described by the Stokes-Mueller formula, according to which the depolarized capability of the p-polarized light by rough surfaces is discussed. The values of M11/M00 in Mueller matrix of the typical targets' surfaces are measured by experiment. The results indicate that the value of M11/M00 decreases with the increasing of surface roughness, which implies that the depolarized capability of the p-polarized light increases. Besides, the values of M11/M00 of metal targets are larger than 0.61, while the values of camouflage cloth, wooden plates and cement boards are all less than 0.3, which provides a possible way to detect metal targets by polarization imaging.


SUMMARYThe chromosomes of three species of Callosobruchus (Bruchidae: Coleoptera) have been studied in the male germ cells and nervous tissue of both the sexes. The karyotype is in confirmation with the basic type advocated for Coleoptera i.e. 9AA-XyD male and 9AA-XX female. X and Y chromosomes form a typical parachute during first meiotic division. The Y-chromosome is, however, the smallest. Intraspecific variations in the chromosome number, by the loss of Y-chromosome, have been noted in Callosobruchus maculatus F. and C. chinensis L.


The oil level indicator of a transformer conservator pointed to zero.In order to deal with the defect,the infrared imaging diagnostic technique was adopted to judge the oil level of transformer conservator fast and accurately.


1. Most if not all recognised sports and similar activities have a national governing body, which sets the rules, organises or endorses games, competitions, matches and tournaments, and has a disciplinary committee to deal with alleged breaches of the rules, with sanctions such as suspension, fines and expulsion. From time to time a participant runs into trouble, there is a disciplinary hearing and the participant is aggrieved at the outcome. This article outlines some of the issues that can arise, as illustrated by the Modahl case.


The invention relates to a device (20) for patterning a roller (22) by laser ablation, with a roller receiving device, which is adapted to receive a to be patterned roller (22), comprising a laser source (24) for generating a sequence is set of laser pulses and to direct generated with an optical system (26), which is adapted from the laser source (24) laser pulses to the surface of an accommodated in the roller receiving device roller (22), wherein the optical system (26 ) comprises an optical element (28) which is adapted to modify the spatial intensity pattern of a laser pulse and the (by the laser pulse on the surface of the roller 22) exposed edit box (42, 44, 48, zoom 50). Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for patterning a roller (22) by laser ablation, laser pulses are directed onto the surface of a to be patterned roller (22) in which an optical system (26), so that the roller (22) by the laser pulses exposed edit boxes (42, 44, 48, 50) is structured by laser ablation, wherein modified with an optical element (28), in particular a diffractive optical element or a spatial light modulator, the spatial intensity pattern of a laser pulse and that of by the laser pulse on surface of the roller (22) exposed edit box (42, 44, 48, 50) is increased.


Poly(furfural-acetone) was prepared and used for the removal of Cu(II) from aqueous solution. The optimum pH for the removal was found to be 6. The adsorption kinetic of Cu(II) was studied, and the rates of sorption were found to conform to Pseudo–Second-order kinetic with a correlation coefficient (R 2 =1), results indicate that the pH 6 of the system supported the adsorption of Cu(II) on PFA, which involve higher negative value of ∆G o . On the other hand, the degree of spontaneity of the reaction increases with increasing temperature for all concentrations of Cu(ІІ). The positive values of ∆H° reveals, the endothermic nature of the process and its value lie in the range of physisorption. It was also observed that the randomness increases at the solid-solution interface from the positive values of ∆S°. Estimation of sticking probability S* values reveal that the process is favorable due to low value of S*(S*<1). Activation energy Ea values were consistent with values of ∆H° both are positive and their values lie in the range of physisorption.


Neural networks will help to improve and automate medicine, both in the treatment process itself and in the service part. After the introduction of neural networks (robots and chips), each polyclinic will be able to increase the level of efficiency. Three examples of the use of neural networks in the use of both technical equipment and medical techniques are presented. Some cons and pros of using artificial intelligence are considered. A brief description of the possible improvement of various aspects in the field of medicine is given. Robots-registrars in the infomat, Tracking chips in the home hospital, Robots-assistants in vaccination offices, their impact on the automation of service processes. The influence of artificial intelligence on patients and employees of general polyclinic and polyclinic staff. The ability to save time when going to the doctor, for statements and directions. Improving sanitary standards through the introduction of neural networks that reduce the contact of patients with each other. Simplification of operators' work, the ability to do more work in less time. Elimination of errors when sending QR codes to the state portal. Reducing conflicts between medical professionals and patients. Improving the welfare of medical institutions.


Xylose/Glucose isomerase is an important industrial enzyme, which is being used for the conversion of glucose into fructose for decades. This research focuses on the production of glucose isomerase from Escherichia coli DH5α. Fermentation optimization studies showed that higher amount of yeast extract and tryptone increased the cell growth and the optimum temperature for growth was 37°C. Partial purification of xylose isomerase was carried out using heat treatment and ammonium sulphate precipitation. 80% of the salt cut off value produced maximum activity for the enzyme concentrate. Xylose isomerase showed maximal activities at 75 °C temperature and pH 8. Enzyme activity at optimum conditions was 5.0 U/min/ml for E. coli DH5α. Addition of cobalt ions and xylose enhanced the activity from 10-20 folds. The specific activity for E. coli DH5α was 60.5 nmol/min/mg of protein. Only 8% of the maximum D-fructose syrup was produced using 100mM of D-glucose as substrate after 14 days of incubation. Thereby, E. coli DH5α is not a better candidate for the production of High Fructose Syrup.


AbstractJ. Badekas reinterpreted M. S. Molodensky's three-dimensional similarity transformation as a vector solution using a centroid. The solution has since been (mis)interpreted by some others wi...


We develop the theory of stability for aggregate matchings used in empirical studies and establish fundamental properties of stable matchings including the result that the set of stable matchings is a non-empty, complete, and distributive lattice. Aggregate matchings are relevant as matching data in revealed preference theory. We present a result on rationalizing a matching data as the median stable matching.


It is a very hot research topic in GIS, virtual reality, computer graphics, digital photogrammetry and other fields which should be researched on 3D terrain visualization. There is also an important part of the digital earth strategy in many fields in order to resolve some comprehensive problems. Trying to take advantage of IDL data processing and graphic display function and Arc Engine spatial analysis function, in the Visual C # 2005 under the environment of hybrid programming mechanism, using of component design and development of integrated development technologies analysis of terrain visualization application operating environment. It should realize the 3D digital terrain expression and spatial analysis function. The results show that the IDL and Arc Engine integrated development method applied to the 3D terrain visualization analysis software platform developed operability and extension force with strong, both in terms of space efficiency and image data analysis, development costs advantages.


Reviewers of Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge! (2001) often claimed to be bombarded, overloaded or pathologically infected by the film's rapid-fire imagery and eclectic cultural references. This chapter explores these visceral experiences of spectatorship, focusing on the film's dance sequences. It argues that in these sequences, choreography and digital technology (including computer generated imagery and editing) combine to allow spectators to physically experience on-screen bodies that are historically and culturally complex, distant and 'other'. Alison Landsberg's notion of 'prosthetic memory' (2004) suggests that films can physically connect spectators with pasts and memories they have not directly experienced. This chapter argues that Moulin Rouge! achieves this physical connection by tapping into, and updating, a bohemian tradition of cross-cultural and transhistorical self-performance.


Running successful meetings is an essential operation for all businesses and team building exercises. The Covid-19 pandemic has further highlighted the need for effective communication within and between teams, as many have been forced to work apart. Although many teams are now returning to practices full-time, being able to adapt and switch between in-person, and virtual communication is essential. This article discusses what successful meetings look like and highlights some key meeting rules that help to ensure specific targets are met.


Purpose Research claims that many environmental management systems (EMSs) are tailored to fit the structure of larger organisations. As a result, SMEs can experience difficulties when implementing an EMS. The purpose of this paper is to identify the main motives, benefits and barriers that have been experienced within micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sweden when adopting either an Environmental Diploma or an ISO 14001 environmental management system. Design – A research project using a questionnaire based methodology compares the experiences of three groups of participants: one group of SMEs certified with an Environmental Diploma, one group of SMEs certified with an ISO 14001 system and one group of 'large' companies certified with an ISO 14001. A questionnaire was used to identify if the motive, benefits and barriers experienced differ between different environmental management systems and also between SMEs and 'large' organisations. Findings The results show that the same motives and barriers for implementation have been identified by the three groups of participants. However there was a slight difference in the perceived benefits. The results identified that companies with an ISO 14001 in SMEs did experience more barriers than larger companies with an ISO 14001. In addition to this, the research has indicated that those with an ISO 14001 in SMEs experienced more benefits compared to SMEs with an Environmental Diploma. Practical implications The report recommends that measures in environmental evaluation need to be improved to identify comprehensively the benefits experienced. Furthermore, the report recommends practical measures that can be developed to assist SMEs in the implementation process of EMS.


Modern scalable coding techniques, as H264 SVC, are adequate to save processing power and bandwidth. Moreover, if the enhancements of a SVC encoded content are protected, it is possible to enable pay-per-quality systems. Transcoding and protection entail huge doses of processing power at provider side and should be distributed. Moreover, processing key streams to decrypt enhancements that were encrypted separately can increase the complexity at receiver side. This abstract describes a distributed system for content encoding and protection that generates a flexible key stream that simplifies the receiver.


In a recent critique of situational crime prevention (Wortley, 1997) it was argued that there are two distinct kinds of situational forces acting on behavior -- those which are responsible for precipitating action and those which regulate behavior by the opportunities they present. The present paper proposes a two-stage prevention model for conceptualising precipitating and regulating situational forces. There are two major implications of the model. First, it is suggested that by intervening at the precipitation stage some criminal behaviour can be averted prior to the offender experiencing any inclination to offend. This has particular implications for explaining why crime displacement often does not occur. Second, the model proposes a 'feed-back loop' by which, in some circumstances, excessive constraint can transform into a situational precipitator. This aspect of the model can be used to help explain counterproductive effects of some opportunity-reduction strategies. In the light of the model, the issue of 'hard' and 'soft' situational crime prevention is discussed.


Objective To investigate the imaging manifestations of CT and MRI and clinicopathological features of adult supratentorial primitive neuroectodermal tumors( SPNET) in order to improve the recognition of the disease. Methods The imaging manifestations of CT and MRI and clinicopathological data of 12 patients with SPNET that was confirmed by operation were retrospectively analyzed. Related references were also reviewed. Results 1All the lesions were found in the supratentoriai cerebral hemisphere including gray and white matters. The location was superficial. 2The tumors were large. The average diameter was about 6. 3 cm. There were9 cases with tumor larger than 5 cm. 3The tumors mass effect was obvious with or without peritumoral edema. There were 3 cases without peritumoral edema,7 with light edema and 2 with moderate edema. 4There were 8 cases with cystic necrosis and 4 cases with solid tumors. CT images showed that solid component of all lesions was slightly hyper density or equidensity. MRI T1 WI presented an equisignal or slight low signal while MRI T2 WI showed an equisignal or slightly hyper signal with obvious enhancement. The scope of cystic necrosis was relatively small and the lager cystic region always located in the edge of tumors. 5Histopathological examination showed that all the lesions were highly malignant small round cells. Immunohistochemical test demonstrated that there were more expressions of CD99( 8 /12),GFAP( 8 /12),Syn( 12 /12) and NSE( 6 /12). Conclusion The adult SPNET is rare. The imaging manifestations are varying but there are certain characteristics. The definitive diagnosis should be decided by examinations of pathology and immunohistochemistry.


Energy and exergy efficiencies of a supercritical power plant have been studied in this paper. The effect of ambient weather condition was considered on the condenser pressure. It was shown that high ambient temperature has more adverse effect on the exergy efficiency than the energy efficiency. As ambient temperature increases, the exergy efficiency of the boiler, condenser, heaters and feed water pump decrease, while the exergy efficiency of the turbine improves slightly. The analysis showed that exergy efficiency of the supercritical boiler is considerably higher than the conventional boiler but it is still the main source of total irreversibility.


[Objective] The research aimed to discuss the effect of different cotton by-products on the mycelial growth of Ganoderma lucidum.[Method] Effect of different culture medium based on cotton stalk and cotton seed hulls on the mycelial growth of Ganoderma lucidum A and R strains were studied.[Result] The results showed that optimum formula of A strain was cotton seed hulls 90%,bran 8%,plaster 1%,sugar 1% and optimum formula R strain was cotton seed hulls 85%,bran 13%,plaster 1%,sugar 1% in the culture medium based on cotton seed hulls.The optimum formula of A and R strains was cotton stalk 90%,bran8%,plaster1%,sugar1% in the culture medium based on cotton stalk.[Conclusion] Ganoderma lucidum A and R strains had higher mean growth speed in culture medium based on cotton stalk than cotton seed hulls;A strain had higher mean growth speed than R strain in the same culture mediums,except the second culture medium based on cotton seed hulls.Compared with R strain,A strain was available to apply in the practical production.


In the first two articles of this series we saw how the structures and conformations of naturally occurring compounds could be determined. In the third and fourth we discussed the relationships between structure on the one hand and chemical and biological properties on the other. The fifth was designed to give you some practical experience in isolation of a few of these compounds from their natural sources. In this sixth and final part of the series we shall illustrate with the help of an example how the construction of a molecule is designed and executed in nature and in the laboratory.


Multifocal adenocarcinoma and carcinoma‐in‐situ arising in the suture line of an ileocystoplasty are reported in a 52‐year‐old woman who presented with haematuria 15 years after bladder reconstruction for tuberculosis. An origin in the ileal mucosa was established by microscopy. There are similarities with a transitional‐cell carcinoma in an ileocystoplasty which has recently been recorded. Both cases are related to tumours associated with ureterosigmoidostomy where the site, tumour types, and latent period are similar. Aetiological factors seem to include a long latent period (15 years or more) and possibly the direct action of urine, recurrent infection, and mucosal ulceration. It is concluded that all patients with gastro‐intestinal urothelial anastomoses must be followed up indefinitely.


syvnptoms. As judged by the tests performed, the liver function was normal ; however, the possibility of mild liver injury, due to the novarsenobillon injections, might be considered, but does not seem probable. The blood urea figure was somewhat high while the patient was in coma (60 mg. per 100 c.cm.), but it was normal three hours after recovery. The absorption of glucose from the gastrointestinal tract was normal, as judged by the glucose tolerance test. A puzzling featuire is that the blood suigar curve, obtained after the ingestion of a mixed meal containing 50 grams of starch but no sugar, at a time when the stool was loadbd with starch, did not show any great departure from what one might expect to be normal ; appareintly, although much starch passed through in the stool, a certain quantity was diges-ted and absorbed. It is regrettable that further study of the starch digestioii was not possible. We have no knowledge of the duration of the faulty am-iylaceous digestion previous to admission, and wre find it difficult to appraise the significance, if any, of the transient achlorhydria. XVe regret that we were not able to study the case more fully, and our failure in this respect was due partly to the fact that we were not prepared to mneet with a condition so unfamiliar to us, and partly to the poor co-operation of the patient, who objected to the tests and to being retained so long in hospital. We desire to record the case because it is possible that acute spontaneous hypoglycaemia may be a commoner condition than is suspected. On the other hand, although more than fourteen months have elapsed since we first saw the case, we have not seen another, even though we have been on the watch for one. The patient was prevailed upon to return to the hospital for one day in July, 1931-that is, more than a year after her first admission. She looked well, and stated that she had had no attack of unconsciousness since we had last seen her (September, 1930), but that she had occasionally felt a little giddy, especially after eating " sweets " (meaning sugar and chocolates). Her fasting blood sugar was 62 mg. per 100 c.cm.; after the ingestion of 100 grams of soluble starch in water the blood sugar was determined every half-hour for three hours, and the figures were as follows (mg. per 100 c.cm.): 1/2 hour, 50 ; 1 hour, 62; 1a hours, 67 ; 2 hours, 82; and 3 hours, 75. The stool contained no starch, meat fibre, or fat, but a few vegetable fibres were present. These findings tend to support the suggestion that hyperinsulinism was the cause of the chronic hypoglycaemia, and that the temporary superadded deficiency of the digestion and absorption of starch was a factor in helping to produce the acute hypoglycaemia responsible for the attack of unconsciousness which necessitated the first admission to hospital.


The article consideres a brief history of the Yakut language study in persons over four periods. The author claims that the study of Yakut acquired an applied character and became more dependent on state policy and ideology.


The Islamic financial system is one of the fastest-growing systems in the world, which is actively strengthening and expanding its position internationally. This is evidenced by the rapid growth in the number of Islamic financial institutions, the opening of Islamic windows and branches by traditional banks, as well as the growth in sales of Islamic securities on leading stock exchanges. The global financial and economic crisis of 2008 and the global financial crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic made it an urgent task to use and expand Islamic financial mechanisms that rely on the real sector and contribute to the development of society. This article analyzes the growth of the Islamic financial sector, particularly Sukuk - Islamic securities in the global financial market and the current state of Islamic finance in Uzbekistan. Also presented are the results of the, including a survey on the introduction and development of Islamic finance in Uzbekistan.


We report that CA1 pyramidal neurons of the rat hippocampus respond to high intensity afferent stimulation by generating a late depolarizing potential that typically occurs between the early (fast) inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP) and the late (slow) IPSP. This potential is reminiscent of the response seen after the application of 4-aminopyridine and can be blocked by bicuculline, indicating that GABAA receptors are involved in its generation.


A dynamic relationship between futures and cash markets in the form of positive and negative response of each variable and causal relationship is found through the impulse response function by taking the data of S&PCNX Nifty and its underlying index for the period 2000-2011. The result reveals that there is positive significant response from the futures and spot market shocks. Further it is found that spot return, turnover, open interest, futures market volatility and number of contracts are playing a vital role to predict the movement of futures market as the existence of causal relationship among them. The causal relationship between futures market and its determinants helps the traders and investors to predict the market. The negative or positive sign of effect in the futures market from the determinants provide more clarity on the movement and help the traders to make decision on buying or selling option. The weak or semi strong form of market behavior of Indian market is also proved by the study.


An algorithm for apnea identification using one-lead electrocardiogram is presented in this article. Segments of ECG signals are fed into dual-tree complex wavelet transform (DT-CWT) to generate frequency sub-bands. Three statistical moment parameters are then developed from the DT-CWT outputs. The suitability of these statistical moments in distinguishing normal and apneic ECG signals is investigated through extensive analyses. The overall algorithmic detection accuracy of the scheme is determined for various machine learning classifiers. Sleep apnea classification is done using logistic boosting (LogitBoost). Until now this is for the first time LogitBoost has been implemented for automated sleep apnea detection. We also performed cross validation for classification model evaluation and optimal parameter selection. Results suggest that the detection accuracy of the apnea screening scheme presented in this work is comparable to extant sleep apnea screening systems of the literature. It can be anticipated that upon its implementation, the detection scheme proposed in this work will take us one step closer to sleep apnea monitoring device implementation and eradicate the onus of the physicians.


Three tropical edible mushrooms (Lentinus squarrosulus, Psathyrella atroumbonata and Pleurotus sajor-caju) were screened for abiotic stress resistance (Drought and Solar radiation extreme). The three mushrooms responded differently to the abiotic stress. The effect of the abiotic stress was most apparent after the mycelia colonized the substrates. There was no significant difference, (ρ≥0.05) in mycelial growth and mycelial density in the mushrooms under the abiotic conditions. However, there was significant difference (ρ≥0.05) in time of fruit body formation and yield. Highest yield was recorded in Lentinus squarrosulus (9.50g) while the least yield was recorded in Psathyrella atroumbonata (3.80g). The study showed that Lentinus squarrosulus can resist abiotic stress more than Psathyrella atroumbonata and Pleurotus sajorcaju. This means that Lentinus squarrosulus can be cultivated all year round in the tropics with little environmental manipulation. However, higher yield and quality of the mushroom could be achieved by cultivating it under shades and cool environmental conditions.


AbstractAcute gastric variceal bleeding (GVB) is a catastrophic problem and accounts for one of the major causes of death in cirrhotic patients. Although, N-butyl cyanoacrylate (NBC) has been shown to control bleeding effectively, it still carries up high mortality rate. This study aimed to find the predictors of mortality within 6 weeks after emergent endoscopic treatment with NBC injection.This retrospective study recruited patients with acute GVB after emergent endoscopic NBC injection between January 2011 and June 2013 in Linkou Medical Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan. Logistic regression analysis was applied for predictors of mortality within 6 weeks. Statistical significance was set as P < 0.05.There were 132 patients with acute GVB (83.3% men, median age 51.3 years) with endoscopic NBC injection treatments recruited. Mortality within 6 weeks was noted in 16.7% patients. By multivariate analysis, renal function impairment (odds ratio [OR]: 21.1, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 3.06–146.0, P = 0.002), higher Child–Turcotte–Pugh (CTP) score (OR: 2.49, 95% CI: 1.41–4.38, P = 0.002), higher model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score (OR: 1.18, 95% CI: 1.03–1.35, P = 0.013), rebleeding within 5 days (OR: 16.4, 95% CI: 3.36–79.7, P = 0.001), and acute on chronic liver failure (ACLF) (OR: 4.67, 95% CI: 1.62–13.33, P = 0.004) were independent predictors of mortality within 6 weeks. A MELD score of ≥18 was associated with Area Under the Receiver Operating Characteristic (AUROC) of 0.79 (P < 0.001, 95% CI: 0.69–0.90) and a CTP score of ≥9 with AUROC of 0.85 (P < 0.001, 95% CI: 0.76–0.94) for determining 6 weeks mortality.Impaired renal function, deteriorated liver function with CTP score ≥ 9 as well as MELD score ≥18, rebleeding within 5 days, and ACLF are independent predictors of mortality.


The present invention provides for an improved stent design and stent delivery catheter assembly for repairing a main vessel and a side branch vessel forming a bifurcation. The present invention includes a trap door stent design, a stent delivery catheter assembly, an apparatus for crimping the stent and the method for crimping the stent onto the catheter assembly, and the method for delivering and implanting the stent in a bifurcated vessel. More particularly, the invention relates to a stent having rings aligned along a common longitudinal axis and connected by links, where the stent has a proximal section, a distal section and a central section. The number of rings and the expanded diameter of the sections is varied to create a "trap door" capable of expanding to a slightly larger diameter than the proximal section and distal section of the stent. The stent is implanted at a bifurcation so that the proximal section and distal section are in the main vessel, and the central section covers at least a portion of the opening to the side branch vessel. A second stent can be implanted in the side branch vessel and abut the expanded central section to provide full coverage of the bifurcated area in the main vessel and the side branch vessel.


Direct digital synthesis(DDS) is an advanced all digital frequency synthesis technology,based on the PM function of DDS,this paper gives the design scheme of a DDS digital phase shifter.


Parking time differences characteristics of the commercial and residential area of the city center area was discussed, actual case shows that the proportion of parking time is less than one hour accounted for 48.2% in commercial area, and the proportion of parking time is less than one hour accounted for 22.9% in residential area. The problem of parking in the central city was indicated, and the suggestions focusing on the problem of parking were put forward to improve operational efficiency and alleviate these problems of parking difficulty, parking chaos in central city.