Agent-based modeling is one of the promising modeling tools that can be used in the study of population dynamics. Two of the main obstacles hindering the use of agent-based simulation in practice are its scalability when the analysis requires large-scale models as in policy research, and its ease-of-use especially for users with no programming experience. While there has been a significant work on the scalability issue, ease-of-use aspect has not been addressed in the same intensity. This paper presents a graphical user interface designed for a simulation tool which allows modelers with no programming background to specify agent-based demographic models and run them on parallel environments. The interface eases the definition of models to describe individual and group dynamics processes with both qualitative and quantitative data. The main advantage is to allow users to transparently run the models on high performance computing infrastructures.


An instalment construction plan is presented in this paper for asphalt pavements with semi-rigid basecourse on soft soil foundation in order to solve the problems of bumping at bridge ends and local damage on pavement surface. The pavement construction and maintainance costs for this plan is compared with the normal one-time plan and it is found that the instalment plan not only reduces the cost of construction and maintainance, but also offers a possibility of solidification and settlement for the soft foundation. It is suggested that the economic rationality of the instalment construction plan be evaluated by using life cycle cost analysis method.


Given that the scale of quantum gravity is not experimentally accessible, one naturally resorts to mathematical consistency as a measure for a good candidate theory to replace general relativity at high energies. Reproducing the semiclassical results of black hole entropy has become a standard test for any prospective theory of quantum gravity. It is often argued that another such commonality, albeit less known, is the similar fractal behavior. It is shown that many, if not all, approaches to quantum gravity predict a spectral dimension of 2 in ultraviolet regime. In this paper, by computing the heat kernel, we show that the spectral dimension of closed bosonic string theory is 26. We discuss the implications of this disparity.


A laser pulse focused near the closed end of a glass capillary partially filled with water creates a vapor bubble and an associated pressure wave. The pressure wave travels through the liquid toward the meniscus where it is reflected, creating a fast, focused microjet. In this study, we selectively coat the hydrophilic glass capillaries with hydrophobic strips along the capillary. The result after filling the capillary is a static meniscus which has a curvature markedly different than an unmodified capillary. This tilting asymmetry in the static meniscus alters the trajectory of the ensuing jets. The hydrophobic strips also influence the advancing contact line and receding contact line as the vapor bubble expands and collapses. We present thirteen different permutations of this system which includes three geometries and four coating schemes. The combination of geometry and coatings influences the jet breakup, the resulting drop size distribution, the trajectory of the jet tip, and the consistency of jet characteristics across trials. The inclusion of hydrophobic strips promotes jetting in line with the channel axis, with the most effective arrangement dependent on channel size.


Our study investigates whether male guppies prefer mates that have a gravid spot, which indicates that the female has mated before. Using a special presenting apparatus, we placed two 3D printed models of guppies, one with a gravid spot and one without. in a tank prepared with hormones and containing a male guppy. We recorded how much time the male guppies spent on each side of the tank and how many times they performed mating behaviors. On average, the male guppies spent more time with the model that had the gravid spot. The male guppies also exhibited more mating behaviors towards the model with the gravid. Because of these results, we concluded that our hypothesis was supported.


Current medicine tends to use dosage forms with controlled pharmacokinetic parameters. This provides selective delivery to the target, controlled release of the therapeutic agent. Besides, it reduces side effects and increases the efficacy of the therapy. This review considers prolonged dosage forms of metronidazole based on polyvinylpyrrolidone, copolymers of styrene-maleic acid, pharmaceutical formulation using in stomatology, pectin, alginic acid, chitosan, Eudragit. The work describes methods to increase the solubility of metronidazole by combination with βcyclodextrin or its derivatives or chemical metronidazole modification. The development of such innovative dosage forms with metronidazole will widen the functional area of metronidazole and will increase the efficacy of treatment of different pathological processes.


The utility model discloses a bridge expansion joint apparatus, the fixed subassembly of this scheme includes two fixed blocks, has the clearance between the fixed block, is equipped with the blind hole in the relative one side of fixed block respectively, the edge that the side was kept away from each other to the top surface of two fixed blocks is equipped with the extension board perpendicularily, the buffering subassembly includes telescopic elastic component and elastic component fixed part, and the bottom of blind hole is located to the elastic component fixed part, and the both ends of elastic component are fixed in respectively on the elastic component fixed part, the subassembly that fills gap includes that first elasticity pours that the tissue is pour to tissue, second elasticity and the container that fills gap, and the container section shape that fills gap comprises the continuous circular arc of multistage and relative central line symmetry, its locate between two fixed blocks and its both ends fixed with the extension board, be equipped with first elasticity in the container that fills gap and pour the tissue, be equipped with second elasticity in the clearance between container and the fixed block top surface of filling gap and pour the tissue. The utility model discloses simple to operate, the reliability is high, is difficult to can be kept clean by the filth infiltration betterly, reduces the degree of difficulty of maintenance work.


Cell division or cytokinesis, which results from a series of events starting in metaphase, is the mechanism by which the mother cell cytoplasm is divided between the two daughter cells. Hence it is the final step of the cell division cycle. The aim of the present study was to demonstrate that mammalian cells undergoing cytokinesis can be sorted selectively by flow cytometry.


An optimization algorithm (LEA algorithm) of wireless sensor networks based on network fractal dimension calculation is proposed and intended to tackle energy limitation of nodes and their imbalanced energy consumption. Compared with LEA algorithm about the energy consumption, which is based on both long range dependence model (PFM model) and short range related model (TIAF model), where PFM and TIAF model are related to network structure dimension and network data flow dimension respectively, the Optimization algorithm not only calculates each cluster or sub-networks dimension in one round in order to decide which dimension is higher than the threshold and then makes changes, but also calculates data flow dimension in order to select a better route for data transmission. The methods of dimension calculation for network structure and data flow are simply fractal and multifractal. Simulation results show that the proposed method can more effectively lengthen the network lifetime and nodes working hours than the traditional methods.


Water used in the food industry, as well as in the preparation of food or beverages, must meet the requirements of drinking water regarding its purity. The aim of this work was the literature analyzis covering the most common types of organic xenobiotics found in drinking water, as well as in other types of water that could be a source of drinking water. The problem of the presence of persistent organic pollutants in surface waters as well as in drinking water is still valid and occurs in many regions of the world. In drinking water, due to the sources of its acquisition, there may be a variety of contaminants, including those often difficult to remove during routine purification methods. These include, for example, dioxins, PCBs, hexachlorobenzene (HCB), organochlorine pesticides, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), THMs, pharmaceutical residues. The existing EU directives and national regulations defining permissible concentrations of pollutants in drinking water do not cover many of these compounds. Therefore, extending the list of necessary tests of drinking water would increase the health safety of the consumers.


Objective To evaluate the correlation between left ventricular function and arterial stiffness of left femoral artery in patients with lower extremity atherosclerotic disease (LEAD).Methods Thirty-three patients with LEAD and 37 healthy subjects (control group) were enrolled in this study.The intima-media thickness (IMT),diameter and parameters of arterial stiffness [dispensability coefficient (DC),compliance coefficient (CC),stiffness α,stiffness β,pulse wave velocity (PWVβ) ]were measured by ultrasonography with the technology of QIMT and QAS.The thickness of the interventricular septum (IVSd),end-diastolic left ventricular diameter (LVDd) and left ventricular mass (LVM),and parameters of the left ventriculsr function (EF,E/A,E'/A',E/E' and Tei index) were measured by echocardiography.These parameters were compared between two groups.Correlations between the parameters of the arterial stiffness and those of the cardiac function were evaluated by Pearson correlative analysis.Results ①The IVSd,LVM and E/E' ratio were significantly higher in LEAD group than those in control group ( P <0.05).There were no significant differences in EF,E/A,E'/A',and Tei index between two groups ( P >0.05).②The IMT,α,β,PWVβ of left femoral artery were significantly higher in LEAD group than those in control group,while DC and CC were significantly lower in LEAD group than those in control group ( P <0.05).③The E/E' ratio,one of the parameters representing the left ventricular diastolic function,was correlated negatively with CC and positively with α,β,and PWVβ ( P <0.05 or P <0.01 ).The E'/A' ratio was correlated positively with DC and CC,and negatively with α,β,and PWVβ ( P <0.05 or P <0.01 ).Both EF and Tei index were not significantly correlated with the above parameters of arterial stiffness ( P >0.05).Conclusions Patients with LEAD have thickened femoral IMT,higher arterial stiffness of left femoral artery,as well as impaired left ventricular function.There is a close correlation between the atherosclerosis of the femoral artery and the early left vcntricular dysfunction.

Key words:
Echocardiography;  Peripheral arterial disease;  Atherosclerosis;  Ventricular function, left ; Arterial stiffness


The body‐centered cubic FeRh is known to exhibit a first‐order phase transition from antiferromagnetic to ferromagnetic at about 400 K, accompanied by a volume expansion of about 1%. The time evolution of the magnetization M of ordered Fe0.5Rh0.5 and FeRh0.958Pt0.042 just below and above the transition temperature (T0) was measured as functions of temperature and magnetic field. Around T0, the magnetization increased logarithmically with time up to M*(=41 emu/g), the value of which indicates that the ferromagnetic grains occupy one third of the antiferromagnetic matrix. When M=M*, there appeared a jump in M. After that, M varies as M(t) =M∞[1−exp(−t/τ)], where τ is a relaxation time. It should be noted that the value of M* is independent of both temperatures and external magnetic fields. Microscopic observation and x‐ray diffraction measurement showed that the ferromagnetic grains nucleated in the antiferromagnetic matrix began to grow with time just below T0. In this work, the time evolution of the phase...


The statistical variation of the threshold voltage in SOI MOSFETs can be calculated using the probability distribution of the threshold voltage assuming that device parameters can be characterized with a Gaussian distribution. In order to evaluate the relative importance in device parameters and obtain the worst case analysis. however. it would be effective to express the variation in an analytical form. In this paper, we present analytical expressions of the threshold voltage variation for thin-film SOI and bulk MOSFETs, and discuss influences by SOI doping density N/sub SOI/ and SOI film thickness t/sub SOI/.<<ETX>>


Loss of phylogenetic diversity (PD) has gained increasing attention in conservation biology. However, PD is not equally distributed in a phylogeny and can be better assessed when species relatedness (phylogenetic structure: PS) is also considered. Here, we investigate PD and PS in two refuges of biodiversity in northeastern Brazil: the Bahia Costal Forest (BCF) in the Atlantic Forest domain and Chapada Diamantina (CD) in the Caatinga domain. We used geographic data of 205 species at two spatial scales and a chronogram of Apocynaceae based on matK sequences to estimate PD and PS. Our results show an exceptionally high PD in both refuges, overdispersed in BCF and clustered in CD, although this difference is less evident or absent for recent relationships, especially at a smaller spatial scale. Overall, PS suggests long-term competitive exclusion under climatic stability, currently balanced by habitat filtering, in BCF, and biome conservatism and limited dispersal leading to in situ diversification and high density of microendemics in CD. The phylogenetically clustered flora in CD, also threatened by climate changes, are naturally more vulnerable than BCF. Therefore, while in situ conservation may ensure protection of biodiversity in BCF, emergency ex situ conservation is strongly recommended in CD.


Software Defined Networking (SDN) provides flexible network management by decoupling control plane and data plane. However, such separation introduces the issues regarding the reliability of the control plane and controller load imbalance in the distributed SDN network, which will cause the low network stability and the poor controller performance. This paper proposes Reliable and Load balance-aware Multi-controller Deployment (RLMD) strategy to address the above problems. Firstly, we establish a multiple-controller network model and define the relevant parameters for RLMD. Then, we design the corresponding algorithms to implement this strategy. By weighing node efficiency and path quality, Controller Placement Selection (CPS) algorithm is introduced to explore the reliable deployments of the controllers. On this basis, we design Multiple Domain Partition (MDP) algorithm to allocate switches for controllers according to node attractability and controller load balancing rate, which could realize the reasonable domain planning. Finally, the simulations show that, compared with the typical strategies, RLMD has the better performance in improving the reliability of the control plane and balancing the distribution of the controller loads.


Elvin J. Hatch. Theories of Man and Culture. New York: Columbia University Press, 1973. viii + 384 pp. References and index. $12.00. Paul J. Bohannan and Mark Glazer, eds. High Points in Anthropology. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1973. xix + 449 pp. References. $6.95.


Background Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) patients often suffer from anorexia and poor nutrition, causing weight loss. The peptide hormones leptin and its counterpart ghrelin, acting in the regulation of food intake and fat utilization, play an important role in nutritional balance. This study aimed to investigate the association of blood concentrations of leptin, ghrelin and inflammatory cytokines with body mass index (BMI) in TB patients with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods BMI, biochemical parameters and plasma levels of leptin, ghrelin and inflammatory cytokines were measured before the start of treatment in 27 incident TB patients with T2DM, 21 TB patients and 23 healthy subjects enrolled in this study. Results The levels of leptin were significantly higher in TB patients (35.2±19.1 ng/ml) than TB+T2DM (12.6±6.1 ng/ml) and control (16.1±11.1 ng/ml) groups. The level of ghrelin was significantly lower in TB (119.9±46.1 pg/ml) and non-significantly lower in TB+T2DM (127.7±38.6 pg/ml) groups than control (191.6±86.5 pg/ml) group. The levels of TNF-α were higher, while IFN-γ and IL-6 levels were lower in patients than in the control group. Leptin showed a negative correlation with BMI in TB (r=-0.622, p<0.05) and TB+T2DM (r= -0.654, p<0.05) groups, but a positive correlation with BMI in the control group (r=0.521, p<0.05). Contrary ghrelin showed a positive correlation with BMI in TB (r=0.695, p<0.05) and TB+T2DM (r= 0.199, p>0.05) groups, but negative correlation with BMI in the control (r=-0.693, p<0.05) group. Inflammatory cytokines were poorly correlated with BMI in this study. Only IFN-γ showed a significant negative correlation with BMI in the control group (r=-0.545, p<0.05). Conclusions This study may suggest that possible abnormalities in ghrelin and leptin regulation (high levels of leptin and low levels of ghrelin) may be associated with low BMI and may account for the poor nutrition associated with TB and TB+T2DM.


Carl-Olov Stawstrom raises some pertinent human questions in his review (January, p53) of the recent Princeton University Press book of love letters between Albert Einstein and Mileva Maricc.


Objective To study the recurrence of condyloma acuminatum and implore the reasons of it.Methods 100 patients from January 2010 to August 2011 in our hospital were selected,20 cases were found recur,the clinical data were analyzed retrospectively.Results 13 males and 7 females were found in the 20 recurrence cases,the rate of sex ratio was 13∶7,the recurrence time was found within one month after treatment and the in situ recurrence were found less than that of surrounding area.Conclusion Multiple factors play roles in the recurrence of CA,so combined treatment is the essential of reducing its reappearance.


Leaf-cutting ants are known to be a serious pest for agriculture due to the high amounts of vegetal matter from crops used by them in order to cultivate a symbiotic fungus on which they rely for food and enzymes. The mutualism between the fungus and the ants is a point to be explored when alternative methods of control are being thought of. Considering that some plants are naturally resistant to phytophagous insects, some natural products (secondary metabolites) should be evaluated with respect to their insecticide and/or fungicide properties. In this paper we isolated eight coumarins from four different plant species and we determined their effect on the development of the symbiotic fungus of the leaf-cutting ant Atta sexdens. With the exception of clausarin, all the other coumarins were inhibitory from 64 µg mL-1 through 80 µg mL-1 and xanthyletin inhibited the fungus at 25 µg mL-1


The purpose of this paper is to present Blended learning in physics laboratory and use of technology which includes enhancements to teaching materials, student questionnaires, computer aided examples and virtual experiments. Three main approaches are covered in this paper Hands-on Labs, Virtual Labs and Remote Labs. Hands-on experiments enhance learning at different levels of engineering education as they allow students to operate a real experiment, while Virtual Labs are defined as a computer-based model of the real labs, and Remote Labs are achieved using the internet. Another aspect developed in this paper which discusses the technical considerations of hardware-based experiments and their implementation in an internet-based remote laboratory environment. Undergraduate students' experiments are introduced as examples implemented in the remote laboratory. Statistics of students' grades are obtained for evaluating the progress of laboratories. A detailed look inside the platform of remote protocol is introduced in this paper


In this paper, a proposed new framework intended for the design and development of persuasive systems is presented. This framework considers software development, including a user-centered approach, a framework to design persuasive features, as well as agile software implementation. The framework was evaluated in a use case for a persuasive system to motivate and guide users to take beneficial decisions for their sleep hygiene.


Weight loss and homeostatic disturbances of both energy and protein balances are characteristics of several illnesses including cancer, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Different definitions have been used to describe this deleterious process. The term protein‐energy wasting (PEW) has been proposed for CKD patients by the International Society of Renal Nutrition and Metabolism.


The 5‐HT3 receptor is a prototypical member of the Cys‐loop ligand‐gated ion channel (LGIC) superfamily and an established therapeutic target. In addition to activation via the orthosteric site, receptor function can be modulated by allosteric ligands. We have investigated the pharmacological action of Cl‐indole upon the 5‐HT3A receptor and identified that this positive allosteric modulator possesses a novel mechanism of action for LGICs.


BROADCAST INAUGURAL (Continued from page 1) wire lines transmit the program.to WJZ, its New York station, and WGY, the Schenectady station of the General Electric company, for broadcasting at those points. Probable Stations to Broadcast The usual A. T. & T. link, consisting of Stations WCAP, WJAR, WEEI, WDBH, WGR, WCAE and WFI, will undoubtedly carry the inaugural program. Many other stations will be tied in besides. The Westinghouse group of WBZ, KDKA, KYW and KFKX are almost certain to be included. KOA and KGO, Denver and Oakland stations respectively of the General Electric company, are also fairly sure to be in the link. More than sixteen other 500 -watt broadcasters located in every part of the country are negotiating for the privilege of sharing a part of the expense and carrying the ceremonies on March 4. The final list of participating stations will be announced just prior to the event. To the Radiophan of today the fact that a public address loud speaker system is to he installed means but little. Four years ago, however, it marked an epoch-making event in the history of voice transmission. Newspapers throughout the country on the evening of March 4, 1920, and the following day carried the headlines, "125,000 People Hear Harding's Voice," "A Telephone Achievement Ranking with the Opening of the Transcontinental Line," and then proceeded to tell the story of how, "with the aid of the Bell loud speaker, installed at Washington by engineers of the Bell system, President Harding addressed the greatest number of people that has ever listened to one man's voice at one time in the history of the world." People throughout the land were amazed when they learned that on this inauguration day the voice of President Harding was clearly heard and understood by a crowd of 125,000 people, a crowd that completely filled the plaza in front of the capitol and overflowed into the park beyond. Today this same equipment acts as an aid to bring the voice of the President of the United States not to 125,000 but to several millions. It is this equipment, combined with the use of the long distance telephone lines of the Bell system and Radio relays, that brings the human voice to many stations for broadcasting.


The project has led to increased turnover in all the involved stores. The highest change came in the store that was willing to adapt to the complete new concept for the fish counter. The retail cha ...


Since 1976 more than a million Filippino workers have gone to work in 112 countries and on board more than 5000 ocean-going vessels. For the 5-year period beginning in 1976 workers sent home US $2.22 billion in remittances. The complexity of international contract labor in the Philippines makes it difficult to reach definite conclusions about its effect on workers families and communities but the relatively high degree of consistency of results shows that migration has had some effects. In economic terms international contract labor has substantially benefited the households with overseas contract workers. Despite reports to the contrary the institutions of marriage and the family have remained stable thus far in households with overseas contract workers and in communities with high levels of temporary overseas migration. Social problems in the community should probably not be attributed to the phenomenon of international contract labor. Contract labor has brought about changes in some of the dynamics of population such as fertility sex composition and labor force participation at the household and community levels.


The use of millimetre wave frequencies in cellular mobile radio communications requires studies to be undertaken in order to provide a good understanding of the propagation environment. An efficient way of establishing the channel characteristics is the utilisation of ray tracing techniques. In a micro cellular mobile radio channel the phases and amplitudes of the rays undergo some modifications when they are reflected from or transmitted through a particular material. The reflection and transmission coefficients are dependent on the values of the dielectric parameters (permittivity and conductivity) of the material. A number of techniques used to estimate the values of the dielectric parameters of building materials at millimetre wave frequencies, have been reported in the literature. The objectives of this study is to estimate the values of the dielectric parameters of various building materials by comparing the measured power reflection and transmission coefficients with predictions obtained from a theoretical model which considers successive internal reflections inside a material. Measured and predicted results are given for experiments made inside an anechoic chamber at 62.4 GHz for plasterboard, plywood and glass using vertical-vertical (VV) and horizontal-horizontal (HH) polarisation.


It is of great significance to integrate math history into primary math class for drawing students' interest, shaping students' excellent quality, and cultivating students' patriotic emotion. Math history can be integrated in lead-in, question exploration and summary of the class. During the process, teachers should follow the principles of science, purpose and interest, coordinate the teaching contents closely, and attention to the students' zone of proximal development.


This research aims for understanding the implications of the Constitutional Court
Decision Number 69 / PUU / XIII / 2015 which stated that Prenuptial Agreement
could be made after the marriage took place and the legal consequences of the
ownership of the property, from joint property into separated property.
This research discusses about whether the Prenuptial Agreement was made when
the marriage took place will immediately change the position from joint property
into personal property owned by husband or wife.
Prenuptial Agreement that made during the marriage will only effect the property
that obtained after the Prenuptial Agreement was made and has been registered to
District Court to determine the status of the property, whether as joint property, or
personal property.
This research is a normative research using the Statute Approach and Conceptual
Approach.
The data used is secondary data in the form of primary, secondary, and tertiary
legal discussion.
The results of this research shows that the implication of Constitutional Court
Decision Number 69 / PUU / XIII / 2015 amends the mechanism of Prenuptial
Agreement Making Law, previously should be done before the marriage took
place, but now it may be done during the marriage and should be done through
authorized Court Decree so that the position of the property that gained during the
marriage become clear, whether become joint property or personal property. The
Constitutional Court Decision Number 69 / PUU / XIII / 2015 is closely related to
the status of joint property and its relationship with the third parties.

Keywords : Prenuptial Agreement, Joint Property, Personal Property,Constitutional Court Decision


Although several studies have confirmed the bone protective properties of dried plum, its exact mechanisms of action remain unclear. Recent research has shown that osteocytes may control bone formation via production of sclerostin and bone resorption via the receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa‐B ligand (RANKL) and its inhibitor osteoprotegerin (OPG). To investigate the mechanism of action of dried plum in reversing bone loss, we measured serum sclerostin and OPG levels in osteopenic postmenopausal women (n=160). Participants were randomly assigned to either the treatment group of 100g/day dried plum or a comparative control for one year. All participants received 500 mg Ca/400 IU vitamin D daily. Bone mineral density of lumbar spine, forearm, hip, and whole body were assessed at baseline and at the end of the study using DXA. Blood samples were collected at baseline and 12 months to assess bone biomarkers. Dried plum significantly increased BMD of ulna and spine in comparison to the control group. In comparison with corresponding baseline values, dried plum decreased serum sclerostin levels by −1.2% vs. +3.8% in the control group and increased OPG levels by +4.62% vs. −2.15% in controls. Hence, these preliminary data indicate that the positive effects of dried plum on bone are in part due to inhibition of sclerostin and promotion of OPG.


Quantum manipulation of mechanical oscillators has important applications in fundamental physics and quantum information processing. Ground-state cooling of the mechanical oscillators is the prerequisite for these applications. In this paper, we propose a scheme for cooling double mechanical oscillators simultaneously, in which the parametric processes induced by a degenerate optical parameter amplifier (OPA) change the statistical properties of the cavity field, resulting in the lower average phonon numbers. However, it is worth noting that two mechanical modes with the same frequency cannot be cooled due to destructive interference between the two cooling processes. While two mechanical oscillators with different frequencies can be simultaneously cooled to near their ground-state, and the cooling efficiency can be improved by increasing the parametric gain of OPA.


A dramatic tropical Australian landscape featuring colourful Rainbow Lorikeets feeding on Xanthorea flower spikes splashes across the cover of the biography of one of Australia's greatest natural history artists.WilliamT.Cooper is described bySir David Attenborough as 'the best ornithological illustrator alive' and his paintings of birds in their natural habitat are part of what defines him as such an extraordinary artist. An Eye for Nature: the Life and Art of William T. Cooper includes hundreds of images of Cooper's remarkable artworks, many reproduced as full-page colour plates throughout this book. These images span the development of Cooper's artistic career and depict many extraordinary renditions of rarely seen birds from remote areas of Australia, Papua New Guinea and many other countries. As a wildlife artist and naturalist myself, I have long admired the work of Bill Cooper. Australia's unique natural heritage is a valuable source of inspiration for artists, andCooper's exemplary observational skills and artistic talent is widely acknowledged. Art and science play a critical role in promoting awareness of the natural world and the importance of its preservation. From a cultural and environmental perspective, natural history art provides an enduring record of the diversity of flora and fauna, capturing the moment for generations to come. An Eye for Nature is the story of a largely self-educated Australian man from a regional town in New South Wales who becomes one of the world's greatest bird portraitists, taking up the tradition of Gould and other famous illustrators. Over many decades, Cooper has illustrated all of the living species of birds of paradise, parrots, cockatoos, turacos, kingfishers and hornbills, as well as other wildlife species of Africa, India, Papua New Guinea and Australia. Cooper invited Dr PennyOlsen towrite this biography, and as an experienced natural history art writer, she is well qualified to do so. Her narrative details the early influences on Cooper's life by setting the scene of Newcastle in the 1930s and describing the social and physical challenges typical of this time. It is not difficult to understand how Cooper's early need for selfsufficiency and rich childhood full of freedom to explore the Australian bush translated into a lifelong love of natural history. Olsen draws connections between Cooper's life and his achievements as an artist. Cooper's parents encouraged an appreciation of art from an early age and instilled in him a sense of 'intimate knowledge and respect for nature' (p. 2). Early influences also include famous books such as John Gould's Birds of Australia and Cooper's father's collection of cigarette cards of Australasian birds. Young Cooper saved his pocket money to buy bird books from the age of 8 years, and at 13 bought a reproduction copy of John James Audubon's much-lauded anddramatic compositions inTheBirds ofAmerica, which appealed immediately to his growing artistic senses. Opportune moments with people and places also shaped and changed Cooper's career directions and interests. Olsen provides details ofCooper's early interest in local zoos, his development of taxidermy skills from the age of 14 and his work as a volunteer museumguidewith a collection of specimens.Cooper'smeetings with Sir Edward Halstrom of the Taronga Zoo included visits to Halstrom's private aviaries containing rare bird species such as Stephanie's and Ribbon-tailed Astrapias and Blue Birds of Paradise; these events strengthened his interest inwildlife and the magnificent birds of Papua New Guinea. The biography details Cooper's early frustration with formal education, his interests in motorbikes and girlfriends, and his disillusionment with years of work in retail outlets and the national service. It also presents Cooper's everconstant interest in art, nature and the science behind the wildlife. Olsen presents an image of a man who was not overly comfortable with other people, and who avoided urban settings, preferring to be immersed in the natural world. Two early influential artists in Cooper's life were Livio Suciu and award-winning artist Sir William Dobell. Both men provided tuition and encouragement in art technique, enjoyed philosophical discussions with Cooper and provided introductions to contacts in the fine-art world, some of whom represented the most prominent Australian artists of the day. Interestingly, Cooper and Dobell had parallels in life with their early working-class connections in Newcastle, early departures from school, and early retail and commercial art careers. Dobell's encouragement of Cooper to pursue an artistic career was pivotal, and from 1965 Cooper became a freelance artist selling Australian landscape works in solo exhibitions for galleries in Melbourne and Canberra. These early landscape paintings incorporated a conservation theme – with ringbarked trees and overgrazed paddocks, which, from Cooper's perspective, were 'perhaps trying to show the result of man on nature' (p. 26). A further important milestone in Cooper's career was his 1966 meeting at the Australian Museum in Sydney with Keith Hindwood, a successful Sydney businessman and amateur ornithologist. Cooper was able to show Hindwood two of his watercolour works featuring an Emerald Dove and Eastern Rosella; this led to the production of his first bird publication, A Portfolio of Australian Birds. Cooper enjoyed working with Hindwood on bird illustrations and it was at this point that he began to consider a career as a bird portraitist. A Portfolio of AustralianBirds establishedCooper's reputation as an artist, with his work described in book reviews at the time as 'in the class of Audubon and Broinowski' (p. 32). The rest is history, and well documented in this biography. The biography includes mention of a notable experience in Cooper's artistic journey with a visit to Bluey Ilkirr in the Northern Territory. Cooper 'felt a sort of kinship with the elder's reverence for nature, his need for quiet to work and his thoughtful approach to painting' (p. 106). This is important from an Australian arts perspective and I would have enjoyed reading more about how this encounter may have influenced Cooper's perspectives on his own wildlife art. The significance


In this paper, we designed and implemented bio-signals transmission and storage system using wireless sensor network based on ZigBee. Wireless sensor network is organized with routing protocol based on tree structure. The data is transmitted to monitoring system based on SIP. ZigBee will be used as various combinations with other wireless network technologies for application purposes.


OBJECTIVES
We evaluated the quality of life of patients with nasal polyposis and sought correlations between clinical and laboratory parameters and quality of life.

PATIENTS AND METHODS
Thirty-two patients (8 females, 24 males; mean age 43 years; range 15 to 68 years) with nasal polyposis were evaluated by history, physical examination, endoscopy, computed tomography (CT), nasal smear, and skin prick tests. Quality of life was assessed using the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36).

RESULTS
The mean CT score showed a weak correlation with symptom and endoscopic scores (p<0.05), whereas the latter two scores were not correlated. All the SF-36 scales were adversely influenced, particularly including the scores for role limitation caused by emotional problems, general perception of health, vitality, and role limitation caused by physical problems. An inverse correlation was found between increasing age and complaints of pain (p<0.05). Symptom scores were correlated only with role limitation caused by emotional problems (p<0.05). Duration of nasal symptoms was correlated with increased scores for role limitation caused by physical problems, mental health, social functioning, and pain (p<0.05). Computed tomography stage was correlated with role limitation caused by emotional problems, pain, and social functioning, whereas CT scores showed correlation only with pain (p<0.05). The presence of asthma adversely influenced general perception of health scores (p<0.05).

CONCLUSION
Nasal polyposis adversely affects the quality of life of patients, the extent of deterioration being more prominent in certain subscales.


Formation of the films cast from polyurethane-polyacrylate copolymer emulsions was studied by XPS and contact angle measurements. Water resistance and adhesion of the films cast on various substrates were tested. The films have different facial compositions on various substrates because the copolymer emulsions contain hydrophobic and hydrophilic segments. Hence, water resistance and adhesion of the films vary with substrates. The results support the idea that the middle layer of the films is rich in polyurethane component, but the content of polyurethane component vary with substrates in the bottom layer. Water resistance and adhesion of the films cast on hydrophobic substrates whose surface tension is approximately equal to the copolymers are excellent.


The elementary music class is an ideal setting for building socioemotional skills in children. These skills can assist children in their early music learning through brain development, and they become increasingly important as students reach higher levels of musicianship. Socioemotional learning programs are currently being used to reduce at-risk behaviors in schools. Strategies for building social skills include identifying specific behaviors, modeling behaviors we want students to learn, and devising positive reinforcement systems to reward students for showing positive social behavior.


Abstract In the present study, the complete mitochondrial genome of Pycanum ochraceum was identified for the first time. The entire genome is 17,198 bp in length with 73.6% A + T content. It contains 22 transfer RNA genes (tRNAs), 2 ribosomal RNA genes (rRNAs), 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs) and 1 noncoding control region (D-loop). Phylogenetic analysis showed that Tessaratomidae bugs are monophyletic. This study can provide essential DNA molecular data for further phylogenetic and evolutionary analysis for Heteroptera.


This text tells how the political mood on campuses is being controlled and scientific inquiry perverted, and how academe and the courts are using concepts like truth and objectivity to subjugate minorities.


t(jj Quality and quality control take an increasingly prominent place within the IS field. However, many organisations do not succeed in rnanaging quality concepts successfully. Quality management faits to praeeed beyond general procedures or gets bogged down in the application of a set of (isoiated) metrics. In this artiele an approach will bedescribed which is basedon the notion of furthering the communication between developers and prospective users. The goal is to break the abstract notion of quality down into sarnething which is understandable for prospective users as well as for system analysts. Such communication is in our apinion the basis tor effective total quality management. The approach described in this artiele was developed as part of a research project of the sectien lnformation & Technology of Eindhoven Univarsity of Technology. The project was carried out within a large Dutch governmental organisation. At present a follow-up project within the same organisation is aimed at further development and practical implementation of this approach. DEFINING SYSTEMS QUALITY: INVOLVING END-USERS


In magnetic fluid hyperthermia (MFH), nanoparticles are injected into a diseased tissue and then subjected to an alternating high frequency magnetic field. The produced heat may have a key asset to destroy the cancerous cells. The blood flow in a tissue is considered as the most complicated part of the MFH which should be taken into account in the analysis of the MFH. This study was aimed to perform an experimental study to investigate the heat transfer of agar gel which contains fluid flow. Fe3O4 as a nanoparticle was injected into the center of a cylindrical gel. It was also embedded with other cylindrical gels and subjected to an alternating magnetic field of 7.3 (kA/m) and a frequency of 50 (kHz) for 3600 (s). The temperature of the gel was measured at three points. The temperature distribution was measured via the experimental data. Moreover, specific absorption rate (SAR) was quantified with time differential temperature function at t = 0 by means of experimental data. Finite element method (FEM) wa...


Genetic susceptibility plays a crucial role in human cancers. This is particularly true for certain cancer types, such as cervical cancers, where about half of cases run in families. Mutations in the p53 gene, whose product is a key regulator of the cell cycle, often occur early during tumorigenesis. Newly acquired p53 mutations are major players in tumor aggressiveness in recurring cancers. This reflects the fact that the p53 pathway is a major checkpoint in the cell cycle, including the control of pro-apoptotic genes. Wild-type p53 often promotes chemotherapy-induced apoptosis and thereby favors the action of cancer-fighting drugs, although this may depend on tumor type. Tolerance to the action of chemotherapy and tumor recurrence is often accompanied by new p53 mutations. It is thus not surprising that the natural polymorphic variants of the p53 gene have also been the subject of intense research. Recent studies imply that the codon 72 polymorphic alleles of the p53 gene may be involved in increased susceptibility to certain human cancers. A common polymorphism that occurs in the p53 coding sequence results in the presence of either a proline or an arginine at position 72. The recent study of Storey et al. (1998) showed that the cervical cancer oncoprotein E6, known to play a critical role in cervical cancer, caused a dramatic reduction in levels of expressed p53Arg, while having minimal effects on levels of expressed p53Pro. The E6 oncoprotein is derived from tumor-associated human papillomaviruses (HPVs), and it binds to and induces the degradation of p53. The reduction of p53 levels confer loss of cell cycle control, thereby promoting cancer. The observation of an association between the p53Arg isoform and human cervical cancer may, in part, explain the role of certain HPV strains, in particular HPV-16 and HPV-18, in cervical cancers. These papillomaviruses are often present in individuals with cervical carcinoma, while other HPVs, expressing other variants of the E6 oncoprotein, are associated with benign lesions. Indeed, E6 from other HPVs, such as HPV-11, only slightly promoted degradation of p53Arg. Notably, the p53 protein is a tetramer, so that in p53Arg/Pro heterozygous individuals a mix of homoand heterotetrameres is expected. However, in cells heterozygous for the allelic forms of p53 (Arg/Pro), expression of HPV-16 E6 results in almost exclusive detection of the p53Pro form. This indicates that p53Arg is more sensitive to E6-mediated degradation even when co-expressed with p53Pro in heterotetrameres. Does the allelic-dependent E6-mediated p53 degradation correlate with cervical cancer risk in HPV-associated tumors? This will remain an open debate for some time. Storey and co-workers reported that their analysis of 30 cervical tumor cases showed higher prevalence of p53Arg allele expressed alone (0.76) compared to the control (0.37), while the Pro/Arg genotype was found in 0.17 of tumors compared with 0.58 of controls. Similar observations were noted in this study for the allelic distribution of p53 in renal transplant recipients with squamous cell carcinoma, which is often associated with broad-spectrum HPV infection. The latter observation strengthens the perception that p53Arg is a significant risk factor for tumors associated with HPV infections. However, three short reports rapidly followed, which failed to reproduce the original observations of an increased presence of p53Arg in cervical cancer patients (Nature 1998: 396: 531–532). One of the reports by Hildesheim and co-workers, in fact, arrived at the opposite conclusion; namely,


We will review three recent coastal acoustic tomography (CAT) experiments carried out in China: (1) A 15-day tomography experiment that was carried out for the first time in the Qiongzhou Strait to measure the major tidal current constituents, residual currents, and volume transport; (2) A high precision CAT experiment with 11 CAT systems performed in the winter of 2015 in the Dalian bay, China. The number of successful reciprocal transmission lines reached 51, which may be the highest number in ocean acoustic tomography history. The CAT results showed a very high accuracy of velocity measurements with a root-mean-square difference of 4 cm/s compared with moored ADCP measurements; (3) Rapid sampling CAT measurements were used to map the structure of nonlinear tidal (M4 and M6) currents. The results indicate that M4 is predominantly generated by the advection terms, while friction mechanisms are predominant for generating M6. Finally, we will introduce the CAT data assimilated into an unstructured triangul...


The invention relates to a burdock-medlar healthcare tea and a preparation process thereof, which belong to the technical field of tea leaf drinks. The burdock-medlar healthcare tea is prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 10 parts of burdock slices, 5 parts of medlar, 2 parts of selfheal, 3 parts of liquorice, 5 parts of rock candy and 500 parts of drinking water. The preparation process of the burdock-medlar healthcare tea disclosed by the invention is simple; in the aspect of raw materials, burdock, medlar, selfheal and liquorice are compatible, and thus the burdock-medlar healthcare tea is fragrant in taste, and has obvious healthcare effects in the aspects of diminishing inflammation, removing internal heat, clearing liver for improving vision, clearing heat, disinfecting, reducing blood pressure and blood fat, harmonizing stomach, moistening lung, nourishing yin, promoting saliva secretion, and the like.


LCD moving image smear can be eliminated without power loss by sequentially modulating segmented illuminators at the edge of a wedge light guide.


In the advancement the State-owned Business purchases,government's main function incarnation involves for the different government act;The management purchase once has played certain positive role in enterprise reform's advancement,the State-owned business management purchase has close relation with the act of government,for government itself is pursuing "the economic interest",in addition to the phenomenon existence of the authority seeking rent and the government authority is unable to attain the conference site in society territory effectively,therefore,in the State-owned business management purchase process,the act of government still has the internal disassimilation and the exterior disassimilation possibility,in the State-owned business property right reform,our government at all levels must certainly do something,and refrain from doing other things at the same time.


Recent progress in the development of silica‐ and silicon‐based multimodality imaging nanoprobes has advanced their use in image‐guided drug delivery, and the development of novel systems for nanotheranostic and diagnostic applications. As biocompatible and flexibly tunable materials, silica and silicon provide excellent platforms with high clinical potential in nanotheranostic and diagnostic probes with well‐defined morphology and surface chemistry, yielding multifunctional properties. In vivo imaging is of great value in the exploration of methods for improving site‐specific nanotherapeutic delivery by silica‐ and silicon‐based drug‐delivery systems. Multimodality approaches are essential for understanding the biological interactions of nanotherapeutics in the physiological environment in vivo. The aim here is to describe recent advances in the development of in vivo imaging tools based on nanostructured silica and silicon, and their applications in single and multimodality imaging.


This volume provides a brief introduction to the basic principles of coordination chemistry of transition metals. The easy-to-understand text reviews the data on toxicity, biological activity and antitumor properties of organometallic compounds of transition metals. This unique book gives a useful overview of the subject, and suggests new directions for future research. The detailed coverage of the subject matter provides much valuable information to the investigator who is actively engaged in antitumor research. This comprehensive resource is written for a broad, heterogeneous audience, including chemists, biologists and physicians involved in the synthesis, testing, evaluation and clinical application of new antitumor drugs.


Recently, many studies have been carried out on determining the model of human motor control. Proposed criteria are based on physiological observations. In this paper, a novel motion generation method is proposed purely based on a mechanical principle, Hamilton's principle, in contrast to the former studies. The method is derived through expressing the generalized coordinates as a time differentiation of variables that are its time integration. This preserves the structure of Hamilton's principle, which is expected to account for natural appearance of motion. Numerical examples of human arm reaching movement will be shown for comparison with a physiologically studied motor control model and also commonly used optimization methods.


The objective of this study was to evaluate the animal performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality of F1 Angus-Nellore steers and heifers, feedlot finished with high degree of subcutaneous fat deposition. The experimental design was completely randomized, with two treatments (steers and heifers) and 11 replicates (animals). Twenty-two bovines with initial age of 18 months of age, 11 steers and 11 heifers, with initial body weight of, respectively, 354.86±43,66 and 353.82±39,80 kg were used. The animals were finished in confinement (114 days) with a diet containing 200 g kg-1 of corn silage and 800 g kg-1 of concentrate composed mainly of corn grain and soybean meal. The dry matter intake (9.42 vs. 9.24 kg day-1), mean daily weight gain (1.44 vs. 1.38 kg day-1), feed conversion (6.49 vs. 7.05 kg of dry matter kg-1 of weight gain), hot carcass weight (284.62 vs. 268.16 kg) and the subcutaneous fat thickness (12.09 vs. 13.05 mm) were similar between steers and heifers (respectively). The hot carcass yield was higher (P < 0.05) for steers (58.14 vs. 55.53%). The steers presented a higher proportion of the forequarter (39.26 vs. 37.53%), while heifers had a higher proportion of pistol cut (49.87 vs. 48.85%). The meat of steers showed darker color (P < 0.05). The shear force of the meat and marbling score did not differ between sexual conditions, with mean values of 5.43 kgf cm-2 and 10.14 points (median), respectively. Except for the proportion of primary cuts, carcass yield and meat color, F1 Angus-Nellore heifers present similar animal performance, carcass and meat characteristics in relation to steers, feedlot finished with high degree of subcutaneous fat deposition.


To cope with demands of decoding MPEG-2 HD streams on mobile platforms, a new reduced memory decoder design is proposed. Compared to the two traditional decoder designs, the new reduced memory can decode HD streams directly to demanded picture size with reduced half memory. All the test results show that, by using proposed reduced-memory design, it is possible to reduce bandwidth requirement significantly while maintain good video visual quality.


This paper presents a new compact orthomode transducer (OMT) able to extract or combine two orthogonal linear polarizations in a very compact manner with simple manufacturing process. The component looks similar to the well-known septum polarizer but contrary to this one, the new component is able to handle dual linear polarization.


The volume contains selected peer-reviewed papers from the 2016 International Conference on Innovative Research, which was held in Iaşi, România from 19 to 20th of May 2016. The ICIR Conference is organized under the auspices of EUROINVENT. Euroinvent is a joint event promoting creativity in a European context, by displaying the contributions of consecrated schools from higher education and academic research and also of individual inventors and researchers. The EUROINVENT International Conference on Innovative Research (ICIR) brings together leading researchers, engineers and scientists who will present actual research results in the field of Materials Science and Engineering. The conference aims to provide a high level international forum for researchers, engineers and scientists to present their new advances and research results in the field of materials science and engineering. The volume covers all the aspects of materials science, from synthesis and characterization of materials to procedures and technologies for materials engineering, as well as materials application and their involvement in the life sciences. All the papers have been reviewed by two expert referees in their relevant topic disciplines. The papers selected for the volume depended on their quality and relevancy to the conference. The editors hope that this volume will provide the reader a broad overview of the latest advances in the field of materials science and engineering, and that they will be a valuable references source for further research. The editors would like to express their sincere appreciations and thanks to all the committee members of the ICIR 2016 for their tremendous efforts. Thanks also to IOP Conference Series for producing this volume. Finally, the editors would like to thank all the authors for their contribution to this valuable volume.


Growing concerns with climate change has prompted governments for action. Portugal put forward ambitious targets through its National Energy and Climate Plan 2030 (PNEC2030) and the Roadmap for Carbon Neutrality 2050 (RNC2050) to reduce CO2 emissions. In this context, the present work analyzes the Portuguese commitments under the 2030 scenarios presented in the PNEC2030 and RNC2050. Simulations of the Portuguese system were carried out using the simulator developed by the ISEL Energy Systems Research Group. This simulator, implemented in GAMS language, performs the unit commitment, economic dispatch, and hydrothermal coordination of the Portuguese power system that minimizes the full operational system costs. Base case results for 2030 showed a 42 GWh renewable energy curtailment. Measures to integrate this excess of renewable energy are presented both with additional storage systems and green hydrogen production.


SUMMARY In biological assays, clinical trials, life-testing problems, reliability and survival analysis, and a variety of applied fields ranging from agrometry to biodivrersity to zodiacal sciences, generalized linear models covering usual linear, transformed linear, log-linear and nonlinear regression models, multi-nomial and logistic regression models, as well as some semiparametric ones, are potentially adoptable for drawing statistical conclusions from acquired data sets. Yet there may be some hidden barriers, originating from experimental as well as observational schemes, that merit careful examination in applications. Merits and demerits of generalized linear models in biomedical applications with due emphasis on their validity and robustness properties are thoroughly discussed.. .


In early 2017, China officially implemented the pilot program of the construction of climate-resilient cities in 28 regions, and these pilots have taken a series of initiatives to adapt to climate ...


Abstract Iridium complexes of some phenothiazine derivatives have been prepared in MeOH or EtOH medium. The complexes have been characterized by elemental analyses, molecular weight, magnetic susceptibility, molar conductivity, and spectral data. The molecular formulas of the new complexes are [lr2(pz)5Cl4(MeOH)]CI (where pz = phenothiazine), [Ir2(cpz)4]Cl ˙MeOH (where cpz = 2-chlorophenothiazine), [lr2(apz)5Cl5]Cl ˙3MeOH (where apz = 2-acetylphenothiazine), [lr3(dopz)2Cl5(EtOH)][lr2Cl4(EtOH)2] ˙4EtOH (where dopz = 3,7-dinitro-5-oxophenothiazine) and [lr(tmpz)5Cl]Cl ˙EtOH (where tmpz = trifluoromethyl-phenothiazine).


Until recently, constant-volume reheat air distribution systems were installed in most plant offices. Converting existing constant-volume systems to variable air volume (VAV) systems can reduce plant HVAC energy consumption by 15 to 50 percent. VAV systems: (1) eliminate or minimize reheating; (2) reduce supply and return air quantities, resulting in lower fan horsepower requirements; and (3) lower refrigeration loads in direct proportion to the reductions in reheating and fan horsepower requirements. The typical energy reduction possible with VAV is analyzed. (PMA)


Focuses on techniques to diagnose precise defects in genetically unstable, evolving leukemic populations of neoplastic hematopoietic cells, highlighting findings on the molecular biology and clinical behavior of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). Covering the identification and characterization of


To determine whether different dimensions of self-efficacy predict relapse during treatment of alcohol dependence, data were obtained from three 12-week, placebo-controlled trials of medication combined with coping skills treatment. Hierarchical logistic regression was used to conduct an initial analysis (n = 140) and a replication analysis (n = 181). Controlling for potential confounders, we examined the predictive value of perceived self-efficacy measured prior to treatment and its interaction with sex on relapse risk. Three second-order factors of the Situational Confidence Questionnaire (SCQ), and their interaction with sex, were examined in relation to relapse to Any Drinking (ie, non-abstinence) and relapse to Heavy Drinking. The results underscore the importance of differentiating among the subscales of the SCQ, between different definitions of relapse, and on the basis of the sex of the patient when predicting relapse among alcoholics.


Three-dimensional numerical simulations of the magnetorotational instability in the shearing box approximation with a nonzero net flux are presented. By changing the size of the computational domain in the radial direction relative to the vertical box height, we find, in agreement with previous studies, that transport of angular momentum (associated with the so-called "channel solution") is strongly intermittent and maximized for boxes of unit aspect ratio. On the other hand, in boxes with larger aspect ratio the intermittent behavior disappears and angular momentum transport is inhibited.


Almost ¾ of the Earth is covered by ocean water; hence it also named as the
BluePlanet . The question is "Does Al Qur'an reveals guidance specifically on marine knowledge to facilitate themodern civilization acquiring rewards for their welfare while
being appreciative?" Verses of Al Qur'an on the ocean and anything related to the aquatic world are rarely known. As when Islamicscholars speak of the greatness of Allah in reference to the natural phenomenon they mostly focuson areas of: astronomy, animal science, and health &medicine. Whenever classics andcontemporary mufassirins interpret oceanic verses, their exegeses were limited and outdated torecent oceanographic findings.

The Parallelistic analysis used is based on positive correlation on both sides of the ayah: ayah
Kauniyah or the natural phenomenon and ayah qauliyah or the Qur'an. To establish valid
parallelistic analysis, the paper honors measurable and recorded data only and dismiss the theories on ocean sciences. The paper also analyzes how the Qur'an used ocean condition as metaphors;Identified characteristics of marine-related verses where phenomenon are revealed; and series ofprophecies content revealed by the marine-related verses in the four dimensional space and time ofthe Episodes of Qiamat in particular.

Attempt was made to delineate the multiple aspects of ocean as revealed in verses in Al
Qur'an that can be used as framework to establish Islamic Marine Knowledge. This knowledge systemenvisioned to materialize the treasure bestows by Allah to mankind, and alleviates the Muslimummah and the rest of civilization to prosperity and state of spiritual content. The proposed IslamicMarine Knowledge includes fundamental aspect of utilization of the resources and theirconsequences. It is exploring the base for establishing Islamic marine science & technology, marine-based industry, food supply, energy, mobilization, socio-politico-economics, environmentalmanagement, as well as transcendental message.


Weather extremes are essential drivers determining the crop's yield, both quantity and quality, and thereby, impacting farmers' income and livelihood. Hill agriculture primarily depends on rainfall and consequently is more vulnerable to adverse impacts of erratic rainfall patterns. To recognize the effect of uncertainties and extremities of rainfall on VL Arhar-1 (Pigeon pea), a study was conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Chinyalisaur under NICRA project in adopted villages of Block Dunda and Bharkhot of District Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. The aim was to promote climate resilient practices by introducing short duration and wilt resistant Pigeon pea variety in mainstream pulse cultivation of the district. Observing the lack of irrigation facilities and uneven rainfall for a long period in the area VL Arhar-1 was introduced among the farmers with rationale of not only enhancing the yield but also reduces the risk of protein malnutrition. After sequence of demonstrations and year wise data collection, VL Arhar-1 was found to perform better in terms of yield and economic returns as compared to traditional wild race, popularized as Tur among locals.


This paper reports on an intervention as part of which direction fields were introduced to students learning ordinary differential equations (ODEs). The intervention was designed and implemented to address issues with students' conceptions of the solutions of ODEs. These were identified by a diagnostic survey and through a review of the literature. The intervention comprised fifteen guided inquiry tutorials, one of which introduced students to direction fields in the context of first order ODEs. A combination of interviews and immediate and delayed post-testing was used to measure the impact of the tutorial. The design of the tutorial and the results of the interviews and post-test data are reported. A large majority of the students who completed the tutorial were able to successfully complete tasks linking direction fields to their study of ODEs. A significant improvement was also observed in relation to students' conceptions of solutions to an ODE.


This article studies the I/O write behaviors of the Titan supercomputer and its Lustre parallel file stores under production load. The results can inform the design, deployment, and configuration o...


A new method for estimating the infant mortality rate is proposed. This method is recommended where a substantial underregistration of infant deaths exist. The infant mortality rate/1-4 years mortality rate ratio varies for the different levels of the 1-4 years mortality rate but the biggest oscillations in the Latin American countries are due to underregistration of infant deaths (less than 1 year of age). In order to determine the value of this "ratio" for the different levels of the 1-4 years mortality rate, countries with a tradition in good statistics were chosen. The mean of these ratios: IMR/1-4 years MR and their standard deviations were found for the different levels of the 1-4 years mortality rate. Each mean of ratios, with a standard deviation minus and plus, were used to calculate the estimation zone of the infant mortality rate. For calculating the latter it is only necessary to multiply the 1-4 years mortality rate registered by the mean of ratios less 1 standard deviation (lower limit), by the mean (median or average), and by the mean plus 1 standard deviation (upper limit). In the same way the infant mortality rate was estimated for each of the Latin American countries in 1975 or the last year published in the international documents. Some of the conditions which can modify the "mean multiplier of estimation" were analyzed bearing in mind the form and degree in which these conditions can influence mortality in the first 5 years of life, according to incidence, prevalence and lethality of various diseases. In accordance to this, proposals were put forward to use the "multiplier" plus or minus 1 standard deviation in relation to prevailing conditions. Some indirect methods are being applied and will be applied to the data of Latin American censuses and surveys, and they are already testing the reliability of the method proposed. If this continues to be the case, health workers will own a practical and useful tool to improve health diagnosis, specifically a reliable and simple method of calculating the actual infant mortality rate, for planning and evaluating their activities more effectively.


Laboratory colonies of Culex pipiens pipiens L., Tribolium confusum Jacquelin duVal, and Oncopeltus fasciatus (Dallas) were submitted to selection pressure at the EC60 level in each generation; 7 different JH mimics and diftubenzuron were thus investigated for their liability to induce resistance. For each insect, test methods for assessing their susceptibility levels were developed to trace development of resistance. Methoprene induced resistance in C. p. pipiens , and tolerance in the 2 other species. Triprene induced resistance in C. p. pipiens and hydroprene induced it in T. confusum . Diflubenzuron induced a modest resistance in C. p. pipiens and T. confusum while Stauffer R-20458 and Hoffmann-LaRoche Ro-20-3600 did not Stauffer R-20458 and kinoprene induced tolerance in O. fasciatus . The methoprene-resistance developed in C. p. pipiens was at first handicapped by a greatly reduced reproductive success, but after 40 generations of pressure and the attainment of a 100-fold resistance, the reproductive success had returned to normal. This resistance showed polyfactoral inheritance and extended in cross-resistance to 5 other JH mimics but not to diflubenzuron nor to conventional insecticides.


The design ideal and the performance modeling of AquaBuOY point absorber wave energy conversion device that combines IPS Buoy and the Swedish Hose-Pump technologies is introduced.AquaBuOY critical characteristics used to accurately predict an offshore power plant performance parameters and economics are calculated.Finally,the experience and results of the projected performance data in developing the Makah Bay pilot power plant is outlined.


In this paper we present an application for reliability studies of electric power distribution systems. These studies are easily carried out using a graphical interface that allows interaction with the user. The program is capable of evaluating a reliability index and allows the modification of features related to the distribution network or related to the way in which service restoration is done when there is a fault in the system. Thus, it is possible to study several reliability improvement measures as shown in an example in this paper.


This article is devoted to the discussion of railway signaling according to the GSM-R standard. Currently, equipment manufacturers are advertising the newest direction of mobile communication 5G, recalling that GSM-R standards will be maintained only until 2030. The purpose of the article is to deal with the state of practical use of GSM-R and discuss the possible policy of Russian Railways. The ways of updating GSM-R in the UK are discussed in detail. The supplier of train radio for the UK is Siemens. Over the years, the product (model V3.6) has been improved to a very high level of reliability. To overcome the problem of interference, the radio stations are equipped with a transceiver, which has significantly improved filters that sharply cut off the adjacent parts of the spectrum (model V4). The European High-Speed Railway Program TEN-T and its expansion at the expense of the Eastern Partnership program were considered, in particular, by the examples of Belarus, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. The development of railway radio communication in Russia today is carried out in two directions: the introduction of digital radio communication systems and data transmission of the DMR standard in the 160 MHz frequency band and the GSM-R standard in the 900 MHz band. In our opinion, Russian manufacturers could well master their own production of GSM-R equipment. They are able to develop a technique of high-precision filtering of radio signals in order to eliminate interference with other systems in close frequency ranges.


The existence of the stem cells in the pancreas have been proved since 2000.The origin,occurrence,growth,dividing,sign of molecule and application on cure of the diabetes mellitus of pancreas stem cells had attractive foreground and also brought a new thought on biological teaching ideas.


The industry of hydrocarbons begins in Mexico towards 1900 with oilfield in foreigner companies hands. From the Mexican oil expropriation in 1938, the industry is handled by Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex). In 1949, Pemex develops the first exploratory works in the continental platform of the Gulf of Mexico. At the moment, Pemex devise the country in four regions: - North-west Marine Region - South-west Marine Region - North Region - South Region The two marine regions produce at the moment 82% of the total hydrocarbon production in Mexico; this means 2.5 millions oil barrels per day.


Cavernous hemangioma is a rare tumor of the adult larynx. These hemangiomas are confined to the larynx and generally asymptomatic. We present a rare case of a huge cavernous hemangioma in a 22-year-old patient who presented with stridor and a huge swelling in the neck, of acute onset. Detailed evaluation including 70° Hopkins laryngoscopy, contrastenhanced computed tomography (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a vascular malformation with both intra- and extralaryngeal components. The typical findings of hemangioma with its management are highlighted in this article. Postoperatively, patient's voice improved and the stridor was relieved.


The intraperitoneal administration of chlorpromazine hydrochloride to albino mice, ranging in age from 10 to 38 days, caused hyperthermia in the younger and hypothermia in the older animals. No significant difference due to sex was observed in the effect of the drug at different ages.


Globally, domestic violence against females is common across culture, religion, class and ethnicity. There are various reasons for domestic violence and it might have serious health outcomes.The study was undertaken to determine the prevalence, characteristics, reasons and the socio-demographic correlates of domestic violence, if any, and to find out the perceptions of the females to cope with the act of violence and to overcome the situation.A cross-sectional observational study was undertaken by interviewing 50 adult and adolescent females residing in a village of Kanchipuram, with the help of a pre-designed and pre-tested questionnaire. Data were analyzed statistically by simple proportions and tests of significance. Out of 50 respondents,  (23.4%) adult and adolescent females in this village were exposed to domestic violence in the past year. Among the demographic characteristics, statistically significant maximum prevalence was observed among 30-39 years age group, illiterate and unmarried females. For most of the females who were exposed to domestic violence, their husbands acted as the perpetrators (72.73%) and they reported slapping as the specific act of physical assault (72.73%). Majority of the respondents reported that opportunity of education (31.9%), being economically productive (31.9%) and better family income (23.4%) would help them to overcome the situation


Objective To evaluate the clinical outcome of Symmetry aortic connector used in off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting(OPCAB).Methods Symmetry aortic connectors were adopted for saphenous vein grafts in 24 of 84 patients underwent OPCAB.Results The success rate of anastomosis was 100%.The proximal anastomotic blood flow was(48.6±20.1) ml/min.The fitting time for connectors was(5.0±1.5) min and anastomoses were all accomplished within 10 s.The operation time was(3.5±0.6) h.The operative death rate was 1.2%(1/84).Re-operation of thoracotomy was required in 1 case because of bleeding(not anastomotic bleeding).No myocardial infarction or stroke occurred peri-operatively.The postoperative drainage amount was(460±220) ml.The blood transfusion rate was 24%(20/84).The postoperative hospital stay was(11±2.3) days.Conclusion Symmetry aortic connector can be safely and effectively used in CABG with some advantages of shortening operation time,avoiding aortic clamping and lowering the incidence of stroke.


It was to disclose response of potato OSM-3b expression on stress, OSM-3b was isolated from young leafs of potato and subcloned in pET-28c to generate a recombinant strain DH-OSM. RT-PCR tested expression of OSM-3b in the strain under stress of concentration gradients of NaCl and PEG6000. The result showed that expression of OSM-3b mRNA went down while NaCl concentration, started from 1.0% went up. Contrarily, expression of OSM-3b mRNA increased clearly along with PEG6000 concentration from 0.25% up to 4.0%. Colony survival livability (CSL) of the DH-OSM, under stress of NaCl and PEG6000 was analyzed statistically. CSL of the DH-OSM and control strain were idential in general under stress of NaCl. The peak CSL of the DH-OSM occurred at 2.0% of PEG6000, while it was at 1% of PEG6000 the peak CSV took place for DH-28c. The conclusion of this study was that OSM-3b expression in E. coli leads to no response of NaCl stress, but buffers effect of osmotic stress on survival of colonies.


Little is known about the influence of CSFV infection on cell-mediated immune responses. In a preliminary study, we have determined by a quantitative RT-PCR, the production of IFNy and IL4 mRNA in PBMC collected from naive or recovering infected pigs. PBMC were re-stimulated in vitro for two days with the infectious virus before mRNA quantification. We have also evaluated the CSFV-specific proliferative responses of PBMC by the analysis of BRDU incorporation in cell DNA by flow cytometry. After in vitro restimulation with virulent CSFV, a high level of IFNy mRNA expression was detected in PBMC from immune pigs whereas a low level of IL4 mRNA was observed in these pigs. In contrast, none of these cytokines were observed in naive pigs. Immune pigs also developed a CSFV-specific proliferation two weeks post-infection while the response of naive pigs remained low. Characterization of PBMC subsets involved in this proliferative response is under process. Although studies showed that CSFV replication could be efficiently control by antibodies, our results suggest the development of cellular immune responses may also act in the control of the virus. (Resume d'auteur)


This paper presents an overview of the French research program PRONOMIA which deals with new methods for robotic micromanipulation and especially on submerged micromanipulation. During microscale object manipulation, contact (pull-off) forces and non-contact (capillary, van der Waals, and electrostatic) forces determine the behavior of the micro-objects rather than the inertial forces. This article introduces a review of the major differences between dry and submerged micromanipulations and gives an experimental analysis of the physical phenomena at a microscopic scale in dry and liquid media. New submerged microhandling strategies is necessary to perform micromanipulation in a liquid. Two solutions are proposed in this article which use a freeze gripper and a dielectrophoretic gripper. Finally, microassembly and biological applications are presented.


of ECC in preschool children is multi-faceted and can be challenging for the child, the dental team, and the family. There is only limited evidence for the use of specific techniques in the management of ECC. The objective of this paper is to review different treatment approaches in the management of ECC. Method: a critical review of the literature was conducted in order to examine evidence for the best techniques to manage ECC. Results: three treatment approaches were examined (1) the 'no treatment' approach, (2) the 'minimally invasive dentistry' (MID) approach, and (3) the 'conventional' approach. Treatment of carious lesions in the primary dentition is well-justified and results in improvements in Quality-of-Life. Recommendations for conventional treatment techniques vary widely and often require general anaesthetic to be predictable for preschool children who may have difficulty accepting treatment. The minimally invasive approach appears to be promising and centres around the use of Atraumatic Restorative Technique (ART), Arrest of Caries Treatment (ACT) with silver diamine fluoride, and the Hall crown technique. Early intervention to treat early lesions and prevent caries is very important. It can be concluded that the Minimally Invasive Dentistry (MID) approach to managing ECC appears to be the most appropriate public health approach for managing ECC in the SEA region. It would be beneficial to build more evidence around this approach in order to inform the practice of caries management in preschool children.


In a previous investigation, a group of Danish FIGO III and IV ovarian cancer patients from Aarhus were found to have more aggressive tumor characteristics compared with Dutch patients, concerning histologic grade, morphometric features and residual disease status. The aim of the present investigation was to investigate possible geographic differences in clinicopathologic and quantitative prognostic features in a large group of Dutch and Danish patients only with FIGO III ovarian carcinoma, from Copenhagen and to compare the survival of these two groups. One hundred and sixty-nine patients were included in the current investigation, all were treated with debulking surgery followed by cisplatin combination chemotherapy. Dutch patients (42% survived, median survival time 48 months) had a significantly better survival than the Danish patients (33% survived, median survival time 27 months) (Mantel-Cox (MC) = 6.0, P = 0.01). In the subgroup with residual disease larger than 2 cm, survival differences were even more striking: survival was 32% in Dutch patients (median survival time 24 months) and 15% in Danish patients (median survival time, 16 months). Logistic regression analysis revealed that the geographic survival difference was associated with differences in the morphometric feature mean nuclear area (MNA). The MNA was significantly larger in the Danish ovarian tumors (78 µm2 vs 63 µm2). With a cut-off point for MNA of 75 µm2, survival was similar for the Dutch and Danish patients with values below and also for those above that value, but Danish patients had many more values above 75 µm2. Therefore, the MNA is a useful prognosticator in patients with FIGO III ovarian cancer treated with cisplatin combination chemotherapy, especially since this variable is not susceptible to geographic differences. The reason for the difference in MNA, and consequently worse survival in Danish patients, remains to be elucidated.


A full characterization of (p,q)-deformed Fibonacci and Lucas polynomi- als is given. These polynomials obey non-conventional three-term recursion relations. Their generating functions and Fourier integral transforms are explicitly computed and discussed. Relevant results known in the literature are examined as particular cases.


High resolution observations of Young Stellar Object (YSO) jets show them to be composed of many small-scale knots or clumps. 2-D and 3-D numerical simulations were conducted with the code AstroBEAR to study how such clumps interact and create morphologies and kinematic patterns seen in emission line observations. Two main classes of simulations were used in this study: outflows of spherical, over-dense clumps, and pulsed jets in which the pulsations create clumps within the jet. Such flows lead to the formation of bow shocks which then interact with each other as faster material overtakes slower material. We show that much of the spatial structure apparent in emission line images of jets arises from the dynamics and interactions of these bow shocks. The simulations show a variety of timedependent features, including bright knots associated with Mach stems where the shocks intersect, a "frothy" emission structure that arises from the presence of the Non-linear Thin Shell Instability (NTSI) along the surfaces of the bow shocks, and the merging and fragmentation of clumps. Simulations with magnetic fields show how the field affects the dynamics of YSO jets and the emission they produce. This work contributes to the ultimate goal of one day being able to observationally estimate the strength of the magnetic field within these jets. The simulations use a new non-equilibrium cooling method to produce


Objective,To summerize the experience of the Extracorporal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) in the treatment for urinary calculus in children.Methods:Thirty-eight children of urinary stones in outpatient department were treated with ZL-502 ESWL machine(made in China,kv 10-11.5) with shock wave 500-1500,1-3 times.Results:Lithotripsies were successfully performed on all cases including renal stone(21),ureteral stone(11),and bladder stone(6).The follow-up showed no complication or recurrence by a period of 1.5-7 years.Conclusion:ESWL is a good procedure for children with urinary stones,but children's cooperation is necessary.

Key words:
ESWL; Child; Urinary stone


Solder microbumps are widely applied in 3D packages using fine-pitch Cu-pillar or Through Silicon Via (TSV) technologies. Due to the small scale of these joints, the volumetric proportion of intermetallic compounds (IMCs) formed in these joints is typically very high. This renders microbump-joints much more brittle compared to traditional solder joints (flip-chip or BGA). In particular, the reliability of microbumps during a drop, which corresponds to a mixed-mode high strain rate fracture test, is of substantial concern because of the brittleness of these joints. This study reports on the fracture mechanics and mechanisms of simulated microbumps, which have similar thicknesses and IMC contents as actual microbumps, but are laterally scaled up to constitute valid fracture mechanics samples. Compact mixed mode (CMM) specimens with adhesive solder joints (Sn-3.0%Ag-0.5%Cu) between massive Cu substrates were utilized to measure the fracture properties. The fracture behavior was characterized as a function of joint thickness and proportion of IMC, the latter being controlled by adjusting the dwell time and aging time. It was found that the fracture toughness GC decreased monotonically with joint thickness (hJoint) due to increased triaxial constraint imposed by the substrates. With aging, the proportion of IMC thickness relative to the joint thickness (2hIMC/hJoint) increased, as did hJoint. This resulted in lower GC values. The associated mechanisms of fracture that led to these effects are discussed.Copyright © 2013 by ASME


Originally published in 1932, this book was written by the British economic historian Charles Ryle Fay (1884–1961). The text presents a discussion regarding the socio-economic history of the Corn Laws, written at a time when it had 'been decided to once again tax or restrict the nation's bread'. Detailed notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the Corn Laws and British history.


This paper illustrates the use of resampling bootstrap methods for stochastic prediction of voltage sags from limited monitoring data. Using results from phase II of EPRI's distribution power quality study; we illustrate different resampling techniques that can be used to estimate a system's power quality. These resampling methods are compared with parametric approach, which assumes a certain probability distribution. Resampling techniques are powerful tools in analyzing variability and uncertainty in nonnormal data sets in power distribution systems.


Objective
To investigate the clinical effect of prenatal sandplay in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Methods
A total of 86 cases of GDM pregnant women received from March 2017 to March 2018 were selected and divided into the study group and the conventional group by random number table method, with 43 cases in each group.The conventional group practiced routine prenatal education and guidance, while the study group carried out sandplay.The Hamilton anxiety self-scale (HAMA) and the Hamilton depression self-scale (HAMD) were used to evaluate the psychological status of the pregnant women before and after the intervention, and the pregnancy outcomes of the two groups were compared.

Results
There was no significant difference in HAMA and HAMD scores between the two groups before the nursing(P>0.05), and the study group was significantly lower than the conventional group after intervention (P<0.05). The natural delivery rate of the study group was 63.92%, the abnormal delivery rate was 1.45%, and the conventional group was 40.35% and 7.48%, with statistically significant differences (P<0.05).

Conclusions
Carrying out sandplay intervention in the prenatal period of GDM mothers can help alleviate the bad mood of mothers, effectively prevent and reduce the occurrence of abnormal childbirth, and ensure the safety of mothers and infants.

Key words:
Gestational diabetes; Prenatal care; Sandplay intervention; Pregnancy outcome


The linearized Ginzburg-Landau equation for the order parameter of superconductors with cylindrical shape and of superconductors with cylindrical cavity is solved to obtain a numerical relation between the magnetic field H and the eigenvalue E when a magnetic field is applied parallel to the cylindrical axis. Using the H - E relation, we calculate the temperature dependence of the critical field H c3 for the dirty type II superconductors.


This article contains a conversation with Karen Watkins and is part of a series that focuses on HRD scholars, the aim being to understand better the people behind the names we see in print. At the time of writing, Karen was Professor of Adult Education. She was a founder and the second President of the Academy of Human Resource Development as well as a recipient of that organization's Outstanding Scholar Award.


Today, the banking sector plays a vital role in achieving national goals for increasing the living standards of the community and supporting the running of the economy, considering its function as an intermediary institution, payment transaction, and transmission tool for monetary policy. Thus, this study seeks to examine the effect of Non-Performing Loan (NPL), Size (SIZE) on Leverage (LEV). Panel data regression is applied to achieve the proposed objective. The data collected from commercial bank companies listed on the Indonesia stock exchange (IDX) started from 2016 to 2019 with 43 banks. The result shows that NPL and SIZE positively and significantly affect LEV. In conclusion, this study has identified the relationship between Non-Performing Loans (NPL), Size (SIZE) and Leverage (LEV). Also, the studied variable indicated that NPL and SIZE significantly and positively affect LEV.


Background: Problems arising during menstruation include pain before or during menstruation. Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) techniques and endorphin massage (EM) therapy are effective in controlling menstrual pain. This study aims to determine the difference in the effectiveness of pain intensity carried out by PMR therapy and EM therapy. Methods: This study was a quasi-experimental research with a two-group pretest and posttest design. Respondents were selected using a purposive sampling technique with inclusion and exclusion criteria. The inclusion criteria included students who experienced dysmenorrhea and do not have a genetic abnormality. The respondents who met the criteria were 80 respondents. The respondents were randomly selected using computerized to divide them into two groups. Forty respondents received PMR intervention and another 40 respondents received EM intervention. Bivariate analysis was performed using Wilcoxon test. Identification of respondents who fit the criteria, i.e. adolescents aged 13-14 years who experience menstrual pain, and do not have genetic abnormalities. Pain measurement was performed with a Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and analyzed using the Mann-Whitney test. Results: PMR is more effective in lower intensity painful menstruation compared to EM proven that the average painful menstruation after PMR was 2.42±0.675, while the average painful menstruation after EM was 2.90±0955 with a difference of 4.8 points with a significance level of 0.000. Menstrual pain can be reduced by blocking nerve impulses from reaching the brain, including PMR therapy to control tension and anxiety. Conclusion: PMR therapy is more effective for controlling menstrual pain. PMR therapy can be done alone by adolescents when menstrual pain appears.


Nowadays, big data processing systems are evolving to be more stream-oriented; where each data record is processed as it arrives by distributed and low latency computational frameworks [18]. Data streams have been extensively used in several fields of computational analytics such as data mining, business intelligence etc. [17]. In every field, the data stream can be considered as an ordered sequence of data items, as they continuously arrive over the period. Due to this characteristic, streaming data analytics is a challenging area of research [5, 11]. This paper aims to present data stream processing as a growing research field , along with streaming analytics frameworks as a rich focus area. The paper also contributes to evaluate the efficacy of available stream analytics frameworks. One of the Industry 4.0 use case - predictive maintenance rail transportation - has been illustrated here as a case study design mapped with streaming analytics framework.


To the Editor:— There have been two recent editorials on Workmen's Compensation for Cancer Ascribed to Single Injury. The following quotation from C. A. Joll in Selected Papers for the Royal Cancer Hospital (Free), vol. 2, 1939-1940 is pertinent: "Reliable evidence that a single trauma can produce in its train, early or late, a malignant tumor is entirely lacking, both experimentally and clinically. In my own twenty-five years' experience at the Royal Cancer Hospital and elsewhere, I have never seen a case of 'traumatic' cancer which on critical examination could be substantiated."


Most target tracking algorithms work with data at the plot or detection level; that is, after an initial signal processing step of thresholding and centroiding that delivers point "hits" for data association and filtering. The GFMT (general frequency modulation tracker) and HPMHT (histogram probabilistic multi-hypothesis tracker), on the other hand, work directly with pixellated observation data, as on a focal plane array (FPA), meaning that the signal processing step is integral to the tracker. The HPMHT filled most of a statistical pit in the GFMT, but a perceptible hole remains. We discuss this here: If the problem can be modeled - and it can - then a solution that derives from this model ought to be available.


Scheduling is a command center of a continuous production enterprise,it play command,balance,coordination and control action as function management department,it is also a very comprehensive professional as scheduling management.The importance of personal qualities and establish credibility scheduling is analyzed.


The revolution in technology and communication media in this era of globalization has made the phenomenon of Islamic da'wah experience significant progress globally. This can be seen when the da'wah style has used advances in information technology so that the da'wah message is more widespread that is able to touch international aspects. But in reality, this change in pattern gave birth to new problems in the world of da'wah. This article tries to answer the main problems formulated in the major questions, namely; What are the challenges of religion in the era of globalization, using an analysis of communication strategies, characteristics and material for da'wah? According to Gill Branston and Roy Stafford (2010), there are several points explained about globalization. First, approaches to globalized media. Explain how to approach da'wah in the use of global media. Second, global–local flows. Explain how far the development of the flow of da'wah ideas that have reached the global world. Third, global futures? Explain how changes will occur in the world of da'wah in the future global era. In the end, the research provides insight into the topic of the problem in this paper. First, practically the da'wah movement in information technology and media in the era of globalization is based on Islam rahmatan lil 'alamin. Even though on the other hand, the impact of the globalization process related to religious life is the increasingly diminishing space for human religiosity itself. Second, the orientation in spreading da'wah globally is ukhuwah basyariyah which always fosters brotherhood among human beings. The attitude of humanism regardless of religious background, skin color and race. Third, have hope in the waiting period for the day to come (Al-Muntazhar). A principle that gives good news about a bright future and the implementation of all social justice for all mankind.


Abstract Direct aldol addition of ketones with aromatic aldehydes and vinyl aldehyde was carried out efficiently in the presence of MgI2 etherate and Et3N using untreated reagent grade CH2Cl2 under atmospheric conditions in a mild, efficient and highly chemoselective manner. Iodide counterion and non-coordinating reaction media (i.e., CH2Cl2) are among the critical factors for the unique reactivity of this reaction system.


This paper introduces the Comprehensive utilization of symmetric difference methods and background subtraction[1, 2] for moving vehicle detection. Firstly build a reliable background update model, and then combine the basically accurate foreground image got from background subtraction with difference image got from symmetric difference. Finally get the reliable image of moving target, so that the mobile vehicles can be detected from video sequence.


The emergence of global networks also results in the occurrence of systemic risks that might affect the stability of the overall system. To cope with these risks, this workshop on the "Control of Systemic Risks in Global Networks" (SysRisk2019) provides a platform for the collection and discussion of innovative approaches, methods, and theories but also of practical problems from the areas of simulation, artificial intelligence, operations research, and statistics. This enables the exchange of experiences and methods between scientists and practitioners. The SysRisk2019 workshop has taken place as part of the 14th International Conference Wirtschaftsinformatik (WI2019) in Siegen, Germany on February 24th 2019.