An exaggerated increase in blood pressure (BP) during exercise has been linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and may precede the onset of overt CVD. Importantly, the prevalence of CVD is not evenly distributed between men and women across the lifespan and the impact of age and sex on the BP response to exercise remains unclear. Therefore, utilizing an integrative approach, this study examined central and peripheral hemodynamic responses and skeletal muscle metabolic responses to moderate intensity leg exercise in 40 activity‐matched young (n=20, 23±1 yr) and old (n=20, 73±2 yr) subjects. Central hemodynamics (finometer), popliteal artery blood flow (Doppler ultrasound), and skeletal muscle metabolic parameters (phosphorous magnetic resonance spectroscopy, 31P‐MRS) were measured during 5 min of submaximal dynamic plantar flexion exercise. Exaggerated exercise‐induced increases in systolic BP (SBP) and mean arterial pressure (MAP) were evident only in the old women (SBP: Δ47±6 mmHg, MAP: Δ30±4 mmHg) as all other groups exhibited similar increases in SBP (old men: Δ27±8; young men: Δ25±4; young women: Δ22±3 mmHg) and MAP (old men: Δ16±5; young men: Δ22±4; young women: Δ17±2 mmHg). Furthermore, unlike the young women, the old women failed to exhibit a reduction total peripheral resistance during exercise (young women: Δ −2.8±0.5, old women: Δ 1.0±1.0 mmHg/L/min, p < 0.05). Aging, independent of sex, was associated with attenuated central hemodynamic changes in stroke volume and cardiac output, while popliteal blood flow, O2 delivery, and high energy phosphate levels were similar between young and old. In conclusion, the combination of aging and the female sex results in an exaggerated BP response to exercise, likely a result of sustained elevations in total peripheral resistance during dynamic exercise.


Resumen en: Selection for molecular markers tightly linked to an important trait may improve selection efficiency and genetic gain in hybridization. This study was...


An approximate analysis of the nonlinear, mixed-type differential equation for inviscid transonic flows past a sinusoidal wall is made using the nonlinear correction theory, which was proposed by Hosokawa to improve the linearized transonic flow theory. In order to execute analysis for the flow far from the wall, the nonlinear correction theory (considered to be valid only near the wall) is applied for a streamline near the wall considered as a new wall to calculate the flow farther than that and continue this process successively to obtain many streamlines which clarify the entire flow field past the original wall. This method gives a good survey of various transonic flows past the sinusoidal wall, including periodic appearance of sonic and shock lines in the flow field which define supersonic pockets in subsonic main flows as well as subsonic pockets in supersonic main flows.


We assume the vanishing of the quadratic divergences in the $SU(2)_L \otimes U(1)$ electroweak theory. Using $\,$ the $\,$ top $\,$ mass $\,$ value reported recently by the CDF Collaboration $m_t = 176 \pm 8 \pm 10 GeV$, we predict the mass of the Higgs boson to be $m_H = 321 \pm 29 GeV$. If we assume the vanishing of both quadratic and logarithmic divergencies of the top self-mass, we predict $m_t = 170.5 \pm 0.3 GeV $ and $m_H = 308.6 \pm 0.7 GeV.$ Comment: Latex file, 4 pages


This paper examines whether new CEOs with supply chain knowledge influence audit pricing and firm value. Through repeated personal and professional contacts in the business community, CEOs establish networking across individuals and organizations, which enhances the acquisition of supply chain knowledge. Relative to those without supply chain knowledge, firms with new outsider CEOs who previously served for a partner (i.e., supplier, customer, or competitor firm) within the supply chain or those with new insider CEOs demand more audit efforts, which leads to higher audit fees. We also find that agency costs (incurred by shareholders due to the separation of ownership and control) lead to an increase in audit fees to compensate for the additional audit effort, and that new CEOs appointed from a company within the supply chain (i.e., external recruitment or internal promotion) partially mediate the positive relationship between agency costs and audit fees. The combined evidence is consistent with agency theory's argument that management will demand a high-quality audit when agency problems are high. We further document that appointing a new CEO who previously worked for a partner within the supply chain or promoting a new CEO from inside an organization adds greater value to firms than their counterparts outside the supply chain, suggesting that new CEOs with supply chain knowledge are valued at a premium. These results are robust to alternative samples and analyses.


This workshop was requested by Dr. Robert Marianelli, Director of the DOE-BES Chemical Sciences Division, to update the findings of the Workshop on Molecular Environmental Sciences (MES) held at Airlie, VA, in July 1995. The Airlie Workshop Report defined the new interdisciplinary field referred to as Molecular Environmental Science (MES), reviewed the synchrotron radiation methods used in MES research, assessed the adequacy of synchrotron radiation facilities for research in this field, and summarized the beam time requirements of MES users based on a national MES user survey. The objectives of MES research are to provide information on the chemical and physical forms (speciation), spatial distribution, and reactivity of contaminants in natural materials and man-made waste forms, and to develop a fundamental understanding of the complex molecular-scale environmental processes, both chemical and biological, that affect the stability, transformations, mobility, and toxicity of contaminant species. These objectives require parallel studies of ''real'' environmental samples, which are complicated multi-phase mixtures with chemical and physical heterogeneities, and of simplified model systems in which variables can be controlled and fundamental processes can be examined. Only by this combination of approaches can a basic understanding of environmental processes at the molecular-scale be achieved.


the present document describes a developed software tool based on MATLAB software that allows users to process different type of images. The tool possesses two levels of processing, one related with basic image processing and filtering and a second level strictly related with remote sensing processing. Likewise, different aspects of the GUI and program will be described throughout the article.


An individual pitch control(IPC)approach for wind turbines without load sensor was proposed based on loads pridicted by blade element theory.To make the load calculation more accurate,corrections were made to the measured wind speed and the hub wind speed affected by wind shear and tower shadow.The pitch angle was then controlled by partical swarm optimization(PSO)according to previous load prediction,and the real-time control was achieved by selecting the objective function and setting relevant parameters in optimization search.Simulations were made to a 1.5MW variable pitch wind turbine by Bladed software.Results show that the proposed individual pitch control strategy helps to not only guarantee power control objectives,but also realize load control purposes,which can simultaneously reduce both the load imbalance of wind wheel and the fatigue load of wind turbines.


Invasion bond percolation (IBP) is mapped exactly into Prim's algorithm for finding the shortest spanning tree of a weighted random graph. Exploring this mapping, which is valid for arbitrary dimensions and lattices, we introduce a new IBP model that belongs to the same universality class as IBP and generates the minimal energy tree spanning the IBP cluster.


ABSTRACT Fitoremediation is one of water quality management system by using water plant such as Hydrilla verticillata that is purposed to decrease organic materials. This research was conducted at Laboratorium Dasar Perikanan , Aquaculture Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University,Indralaya on May – July 2016. The research based on a Completely Randomized Design with four treatments and three replications. The treatments were media without H. verticillata (P0), addition of H. verticillata as much as 85 ± 10 g (P1), 110 ± 10 g (P2) and 135 ± 10 g (P3). The parameters were water quality, survival rate and specific growth rate of catfish. The data were analyzed by regressions analysis, analysis of variance and least significant diference test. The result showed that the addition of H. verticillata could improved water quality. The treatment of addition of H. verticillata as much as 135 ± 10 g (P3) has highest survival rate 95.49 %, spesific growth rate for length 1.53 %.day -1 and weight 5.25 %.day -1 . Keywords : Catfish ,  Hydrilla verticillata, Phytoremediation, Water Quality


The crab cavity system requirements for the ILC are discussed in this paper. Differential phase jitter is the tightest requirement (0.066° at 3.9GHz), and will require the development of a high precision control system. A study of the integration of the cavity into the BDS suggests that the cavity should be placed close to the final focusing doublet. The Fermilab 3.9GHz deflecting mode cavity, with some modifications, has been proposed as a possible cavity design and eight 9-cell versions of this cavity could be used to provide the required kick.


Abstract Jihadi-Salafi groups have been on the march in the post-9/11 years on a violent campaign to achieve their ends. From North America to South-East Asia and from Europe to Sub-Saharan Africa, Jihadi-Salafis have attacked Western and local targets with often devastating results. Despite growing attention to the Jihadi-Salafi movement, which includes both globalized and localized components, there are still questions that remain largely unanswered. Three new books can shed light on this modern phenomenon that has preoccupied Western security policies for the past decade. Jihadi-Salafism is a large and diverse movement with a global reach that has embarked on an armed struggle to defend the imagined ummah.


Coerced copulations cause sexual conflict: they enhance male fitness at a potential cost to female fitness. In contrast, male display allows female mate choice and stimulates cooperation, and so is thought to be an alternative to coercion. Here, we investigate the evolutionary relationship between coercion and display in Gambusia, a genus of poeciliid fish. We used a novel Markov chain method to quantify the transition rate from a male display to a copulatory thrust (the display-to-thrust [DT] rate), which we use to measure the importance of male display to copulation. We assess the potential for male coercion and the female response to coercion based on morphology. We found positive relationships between DT rate and 2 morphologies that are indicative of coercion: male gonopodium shape and the male morphological mating advantage (the ratio of gonopodium shape to female papilla size scores). We suggest that male display can cause the evolution of traits involved in sexually antagonistic coevolution, or conversely that display can evolve as a byproduct of sexual antagonism.


Sediment yield which is the result of slope erosion is either man made or natural with the main agents being rainfall and the resulting overland flow. The natural causes, if left untouched, are likely to be within the tolerance limits of the basins (Smith and Stanley, MacCorman and Young). The activities of man can accelerate the erosion process if adequate soil conservation measures are not taken alongside the developments. In most African countries the first two decades of independence marked a major shift in land use and land management (Stocking, Wenner). This paper describes the impact of this change in Kenya by comparing trends in sediment yield for the 20-year period up to independence and the 20-year period after independence. Use is made of stream flow and sediment discharge at over 45 regular gauging stations to analyze the impact of changes in land use mainly as a result of fanning, rural access roads construction, grazing, mining, deforestation, urbanization and wildlife. Based on the emerging trends prediction is made about the potential erosion hazard areas that require careful attention.


The September 2007 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Research Symposium was particularly and perhaps unexpectedly well attended this year. This review speculates on the context for this renewed interest in research in architecture. The audience was swelled by many more practitioners than the organizers expected, architects interested in understanding more about 'reflective practice'. This evocative term, credited to Donald Schon, was given new force on the day by keynote speaker Leon von Schaik's account of his Melbourne Masters Architecture initiative. Subsequent speakers reported here included Piers Gough, Sean Griffiths, Kathryn Findlay, Jane Rendell, Deborah Saunt, Alex de Rijke, and Susan Francis who tackled, from various directions, the principal question emerging on the day: 'What is design research as applied to architecture?' Speakers presented built and unbuilt projects as 'design research'. In one notable case, the designer denied absolutely any research dimension to his work, anxiou...


FishBase is the world s most important online encyclopedia on fishes and incorporates numerous tools for ichthyologists and fisheries biologists. The Royal Museum for Central Africa (RMCA) is part of the FishBase Consortium and has been responsible for updating the scientific information on the African fresh- and brackish water fishes since 2001. Since 2005, the Ichthyology Unit of the RMCA organizes each year a comprehensive traineeship for 5 talented African scientists on the use of FishBase and the taxonomy of African fishes. This three months training, alternately held in French and English, is supported by the Belgian Development Cooperation and includes: (i) a detailed demonstration of FishBase in all its aspects; (ii) a practical training in the taxonomy of African fishes; (iii) a morphometric case study on taxa which are known to comprise taxonomic problems. With this training the RMCA aims to: (i) share its experience in FishBase and African ichthyofauna; (ii) encourage the trainees to teach their newly apprehended competencies and knowledge at their home institutions, to help in completing FishBase, and to spread the use of FishBase as a source of information and as a fisheries tool; (iii) establish new or maintain existing collaborations with the participants and their home institutions. We will introduce this training programme to a large group of potential trainees. The presentation will start with a short discussion of the concept, the contents, the goals and the application procedure of the training. Furthermore, some results and an evaluation will be given of the past sessions.


Architectural ruins are exemplary cases of architecture that entices the observers' engagement. Each year all over the world tourists flock around ruins, invited by their physical state to contemplate on the lives of the people who are long gone, displaced for political, cultural, or unknown reasons. Ruins ultimately draw the observers' attention to their own world and the self, to their infinitesimal occupation within the time's continuum. The pedigree of such nature of architectural ruins may be identified in nineteenth-century Romanticism, expressed in the works of William Wordsworth and Sir Walter Scott. To study the interpretations of architectural ruins is to introduce a theoretical stance rarely taken in architectural history and criticism, which always have dealt with synchronic interpretations or the object's meaning at the time of fabrication. Even without a reminder from a Poststructuralist we know an architectural piece often outlives its designer and supporting zeitgeist. This postulates a way of thinking about architecture on the basis of diachronic interpretation.


623 Elimination of sensitive chicks to ascite syndrome by adding salt to drinking water. Pulmonary hypertension syndrome (ascite) is a metabolic malfor-mation cause important economic losses to broilers industry. Main mechanism of ascite outbreak is hypertension of pulmonary blood which occurs after incompetency of heart right ventricle. Promotion of damages leads to right ventricle enlargement. High levels of salt can lead to early ascite syndrome in broiler chickens. High levels of dietary Sodium (Na) can induct pulmonary hypertension. In this study 204 d-old male chicks (Arian hybrid) were allocated to 4 treatments with 3 replicates. Salt were supplemented to drinking water as follows: 0% (control), 0.2%, 0.4% and 0.6%. Treatments applying were started at d 7 and last until mortality reached to 3%. Factors evaluated were average body weight and mortality (weekly), and feed conversion ratio (FCR) and hematocrite percent (in end of experiment). No differences were observed between groups for average body weight in any weeks. There were differences among treatments in FCR, highest and lowest FCR were found for 0.6% and control treatments. Weekly mortality showed that highest mortality outbreak for 0.6% treatment was occurred in wk 4 (7 birds). Peak of mortality for 0.2% and 0.4% treatments belongs to 6th week that were 6 and 5 birds, respectively. Highest mortality of control group was occurred in wk 7 (8 birds). No differences were found for hemaocrit percent between treatments. According to these results, it can be recognize that this study could shift mortality peak from 7th week to earlier weeks. Because of damages due to high levels of salt supplementation, FCR were increased but were not significantly. Hematocrit percent were not changed which means that salt had no negative effects on circulatory system. In previous studies harmful effects of salt on heart and blood were demonstrated , while in this study because of limited use of salt, no negative effects were observed. 624 Packed cell volume and blood sugar level as indicators of approaching sexual maturity in Japanese quail. The Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) is an ideal animal model for a variety of biomedical studies; therefore, its continuous characterization is highly desirable. The objective of this study was to explore onset of sexual maturity because it is an important parameter being used for the assessment of treatment effect in physiology, endocrinology, reproduction , toxicology and nutrition. The eggs of uniform size, shape and weight were collected from …


PURPOSE: A system for manufacturing a non-combustible insulation sheet and a manufacturing method thereof are provided to prevent fire from spreading so that people can obtain a time for running away. CONSTITUTION: A system for manufacturing a non-combustible insulation sheet comprises a first application unit(40), a first binding unit(50), a second application unit(60), a second binding unit(70), and an auxiliary binding unit(80). The first application unit applies a flame retardant adhesive layer on a aluminum foil(20). The first binding unit transfers the aluminum foil, and attaches a glass fiber fabric(10) formed with a non-combustible layer to the aluminum foil. The second application unit transfers the glass fiber fabric laminated with the aluminum foil, and laminates the flame retardant adhesive layer on the other surface of the aluminum foil. The second binding unit manufactures the non-combustible insulation sheet by laminating another glass fiber fabric on the other surface of the flame retardant adhesive layer. The auxiliary binding unit pressurizes both surfaces of the non-combustible insulation sheet by a roller.


There have been very few revolutionary developments in medicine during the last few years. Among them, one of the most significant novelty has been the possibility to perform a direct visualization of the small intestine through video-capsule endoscopy (VCE). The utilization of this diagnostic device has produced as a whole more than 4500 manuscripts. Initially, VCE has been used to localize the source of bleeding in patients with the so called ʺobscure bleedingʺ (i.e., a bleeding at the intestinal level, but with negative upper and lower endoscopy), which constitutes 5% of all the bleedings in the gastrointestinal apparatus. It is just with this indication that VCE has reached a significant diagnostic power, allowing the recognition and localization of vascular flat lesions (angiodysplasias, teleangectasias, submucosal angiomas). During the first few years in which the technique was established, the literature produced a few manuscripts evaluating feasibility and diagnostic yield in comparison with both traditional and more recent radiological imaging modalities and with available endoscopic techniques (i.e., enteropush)1. To this end, a fundamental role has been played by an Italian work demonstrating that the earlier the use of the VCE, the better the diagnostic power of the technique2. This hypothesis has been confirmed by subsequent sudies and, during the last few years, also by the experience with device-assisted enteroscopy that shows the same diagnostic power when performed close to the bleeding episode3. During the following years, most of the work has focused on the positive and negative predictive value of the VCE and on the outcome of patients with positive or negative capsule4,5. In parallel, VCE has found its use for the study of the small bowel in patients with Crohn's disease either known or suspected. Patients investigated with VCE are those with a strong clinical or laboratory suspect of the disease, but with unidentified lesions using both traditional endoscopic and radiological techniques, or in patients with known Crohn's disease, with symptoms (anemia, abdominal pain, etc.) that cannot be explained by the morphological findings. The indications to perform VCE in patients with known Crohn's disease should be cautiously evaluated because these patients are at the highest risk for capsule retention, a condition that is considered the only serious complication of the procedure6. An important role for the future development of the technique is related to the surveillance of these patients of the mucosal healing processes, which play an important role during and after the administration of the therapy with biologics7,8. The use of the patency capsule, an useful and use-friendly device, avoids the retention of the VCE in patients with inflammatory stricture and permits the selection of those to refer for surgical evaluation9. Other indications in which the VCE has been used during these years comprise the evaluation and follow-up of polyposis syndromes, especially the familial adenomatous polyposis and the Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. The use of the VCE in the follow-up of these patients has raised some limitations, such as the difficulty to visualize lesions in the second part of the duodenum and to exactly count multiple lesions very close to each other (such as the polyps of Peutz-Jeghers). Probably in these patients who have a high probability of undergoing surgical procedure, it is more convenient to directly proceed with device-assisted enteroscopy. Potential adverse events (AEs) of VCE have been widely discussed in literature: for instance, the possibility of interfering with electrical medical devices such as pace-makers and defibrillators. In reality, the literature has not shown any AEs for these patients. Indeed, it has been found that the transmission of European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences 2020; 24: 13105-13106


Objective: to compare the long-term results of operations on the nasal septum in different conditions of anesthesia. Materials and мethods. 155 people were interviewed, of them, 102 were operated under local anesthesia (LA group), 53 patients were operated under general anesthesia (group GA). The patients were divided into two groups with a satisfactory and unsatisfactory level of anasthesia. We used the nonparametric Mann-Whitney test to compare the groups. Results. After surgery under regional anesthesia, 62 % patients reported the presence of pain, 35 % patients expressed a wish to get such surgery under general anesthesia in future. The patients from the LA and GA groups, satisfied with anesthesia, showed no significant differences in the assessment of the surgery results ( p = 0.80). The patients with worse conditions of the operation assessed the results of the surgery as worse compared with the patients who had had the painless surgery: for the LA group (3.4 ± 0.7 and 4.2 ± 0.7, respectively, p < 0.001) for the group GA (3.8 ± 0.8 and 4.2 ± 0.7, respectively, p < 0.045). Conclusion. ENT operations under general anesthesia were substantiated in the patients with low tolerance of acute pain.


The article describes a programme of research into 'intercultural relations in adult education' which has developed at the University of Leeds over the last eight years. The broad focus of this work has been the historical evidence of interaction, exchange and imitiation among adult educators from different nations and social settings. The detailed topics of research and publication include relations between England on the one hand, and on the other the United States, India, and the tropical African colonial territories. The most important area of study, however, has been English-German relations in adult education, from the later nineteenth century to about 1955; in this area the Leeds programme has benefited greatly from collaboration with colleagues at the University of Tubingen who have been pursuing similar interests. The Leeds-Tubingen collaboration is identified as an important stimulus to the formation of a European inter-university research seminar on intercultural relations, which now has the status of a formal working group of the European Society for Research in the Education ofAdults (ESREA). The article summarizes the methods and outcomes of the English-German research, and offers profiles in miniature of the three main phases of intercultural activity identified by the Leeds research group: the 'extensive' period of about 1890 to 1914, organized around ideas of Volksbildung and university extension; the 'intensive' period of the 1920s and early 1930s, concerned with new approaches to workers' education and youth work, and with new understandings of the processes of adult learning; and finally the 1945-55 occupation period, in which the British tried to impose their own somewhat limited conceptions of adult education on their Zone in Germany as the 'best' way to support democratic social development. Each of these phases, it is suggested, was marked by an experience of 'heightened intercultural receptivity', even though the reasons for this, and the


The variation points in software architecture arise as a result of the availability of large number of filters and component libraries. An integration of different architectural styles is crucial and necessary in the development of large-scale software application systems to handle the variation points. This article proposes a composite software architectural style for building application systems involving data streams, user interactivity, and dynamic mode. It uses a pattern within a pattern approach for combining the architectural styles. This approach provides flexibility to add or delete any filter or component at run time. In addition, the changes in the order of processing of the different filters or components can also be incorporated. The software architectural specification for any combination of input components and their order of processing is generated automatically. This specification acts as a baseline for the subsequent design and implementation phases of the application system. This model is generic and has been successfully validated for a prototype application system involving all the three modes of operation.


The level of pupils' acquired phonological awareness at the beginning of the 1st grade of primary school presupposes a high probability of ability to perform an initial reading. The purpose of the study was to check the correlation and regression between the initial and the final sound and reading words in the Slovenian language. Accordingly, 192 first-grade pupils were included in the sample. The purpose of the study was to check the correlation and regression between the initial and the final sound and reading of the words. The importance of the findings highlights the promotion of voice awareness in kindergarten.


In the 3D consumer electronics world have a wide increase in demands of more and more 3D technology, so this has led to the conversion of many existing two-dimensional images to three-dimensional images. The depth is an important factor in the conversion process. Determining the depth for a single image is very difficult. There are many techniques widely used for the depth estimation process. In this paper we propose an automatic depth estimation technique. Firstly, we partition the image using graph cut segmentation method. The main goal of segmentation is to simplify or change the representation of an image into something that is more meaningful and easier to analyze. Then we construct a higher order statistics map. The HOS is mainly used for solving detection and classification problems. We can estimate depth map from HOS mean. Finally, creating left view image and right view image and combined with depth map to generate an enhanced stereoscopic image.


Drug-induced thrombotic microangiopathy (DITMA) is recognized as an important category of thrombotic microangiopathies, which is rare but a potentially serious condition caused by small-vessel platelet microthrombi. Main features are microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, kidney injury, and neurological symptoms. Here we report the first case of a female patient who developed thrombotic microangiopathy after therapy with ponatinib. This case illustrates the difficulties in the differential diagnosis of DITMA and reminds us of the importance of blood smear in identifying the cause of thrombocytopenia. Many drugs can cause DITMA and here we highlight the tyrosine kinase inhibitors ponatinib as the culprit.


Abstract Gastrointestinal dysfunction is one of several physiologic complications in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI can result in increased intestinal permeability resulting from apoptosis of intestinal epithelial cells, which contain a large number of mitochondria for persisting barrier function. Autophagy of damaged mitochondria (mitophagy) controls the quality of the mitochondria and regulates cellular homeostasis. However, the exact mechanism of mitophagy that underlies the pathological changes induced by TBI is unknown. Here, we report that mitophagy decreases the intestinal epithelial cell damage and apoptosis that are activated in a rat model of controlled cortical impact (CCI). CCI-induced mitophagy is associated with an increase in 3-nitrotyrosine and 4-hydroxynonenal, indicating that oxidative stress may increase in response to mitochondrial disturbance. CCI also results in the expression of the tight junction proteins zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1) and occludin, which may regulate t...


We give a differential-geometric construction and examples of Calabi-Yau threefolds, at least one of which is {\it{new}}. Ingredients in our construction are {\it admissible pairs}, which were dealt with by Kovalev in \cite{K03} and further studied by Kovalev and Lee in \cite{KL11}. An admissible pair $(\overline{X},D)$ consists of a three-dimensional compact Kahler manifold $\overline{X}$ and a smooth anticanonical $K3$ divisor $D$ on $\overline{X}$. If two admissible pairs $(\overline{X}_1,D_1)$ and $(\overline{X}_2,D_2)$ satisfy the {\it gluing condition}, we can glue $\overline{X}_1\setminus D_1$ and $\overline{X}_2\setminus D_2$ together to obtain a Calabi-Yau threefold $M$. In particular, if $(\overline{X}_1,D_1)$ and $(\overline{X}_2,D_2)$ are identical to an admissible pair $(\overline{X},D)$, then the gluing condition holds automatically, so that we can {\it always} construct a Calabi-Yau threefold from a {\it single} admissible pair $(\overline{X},D)$ by {\it doubling} it. Furthermore, we can compute all Betti and Hodge numbers of the resulting Calabi-Yau threefolds in the doubling construction.


A Tuscan chef recently asked Lara to describe Canadian cuisine. She began by describing the colour and particular viscosity of maple syrup but quickly felt compelled to speak of the way Butter Chicken Roti, Lahmajoun 'sandwiches,' and Sushi Pizza characterize Canadian cuisine as well. While Saskatoonberry jam, feves au lard, and P.E.I. Mussels represent regional foods across Canada, new hybrids and variations are continually being thrown into the mix, inspired by local surroundings—cultural and culinary. In our nation of immigrants, multiple foodways form a distinctive and evolving repertoire that is neither hodgepodge nor smorgasbord. CuiZine aims to set the table for discussions of how we as Canadians procure, produce, cook, consume, and think about food and culture.


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32 A computer-implemented method for assisting a user in applying a business process pattern. In some embodiments, the computer-implemented method includes providing a graphical user interface (GUI) adapted for displaying a first representation of a business process and for allowing user editing of the business process. The computer-implemented method also includes receiving a user selection of a fragment of the business process as displayed in the first representation. In some embodiments, the computer-implemented method includes calling a second representation of the business pro cess, the second representation including a hierarchy of frag ments of business process, and checking whether the frag ment selected by the user corresponds to one of the fragments of the second representation. The computer-implemented method may also include instantiating a business process pattern using the selected fragment if the fragment selected corresponds. The selected fragment is re-usable within the business process pattern.


Aim. To study the morphological changes in the organs of intact mice and Staphylococcus aureus № 6 infected animals, introduced different S.aureus -secreted protein-containing antigens (PCA) and their protective activity. Materials and methods. 180 male mice of BALB/c line were studied. Mice were doubly immunized subcutaneously in the volume of 0,1 ml with different doses of "original" PCA (0,75; 1,8; 3,0 and 12 mkg), PCA I and PCA II (1,2mkg). Morphological changes in mice organs were investigated after introducing different doses of PCA without animals infection and with preliminary immunization on the model of generalized process development, when infected in the retroorbital sinus with the sublethal dose of S.aureus № 6 equal to 0,1 LD50. To conduct morphological studies, spleen, lungs and right kidney of experimental animals were taken. Paraffin sections of the organs including serial kidney sections (with the interval of 200 mcm) were stained with hematoxylin and eosin. When generalized staphylococcal infection in experimental animals was formed, there was developed and used a "renal" model with the offered indices of abscess process formation and parallel analysis of inoculation results. Results. It was established that complex study of the influence of S.aureus- secreted PCA on the parameters of adaptive immunity, including the study of antigenic and protective activity, morphological changes in the organs, use of "renal" model with the developed indices of abscess process formation and parallel analysis of inoculation results, is informative and adequate. Conclusions. The secreted protein-containing antigens - "original" and PCA II - are the promising preparations to be studied and used for the development of antistaphylococcal vaccines.


Ullrich-Turner syndrome (UTS 45,X), Klinefelter syndrome (47,XXY), XXX, and XYY are the most common sex chromosome aneuploidies. In contrast, trisomy and tetrasomy Y are rare, and they occur predominantly in mosaic form. Dicentric Y-chromosomes are one of the most frequent Y-chromosomal rearrangements [Gersen and Keagle, 1999]. Most (91%) are found in mosaic form, usually a 45,X cell line. Two types of idic(Y) chromosomes can be discerned: those with a break in the short arm have two copies of the long arm and proximal short arm, and those with a break in the long arm have a


The EPR spectra of aminopropynyl and aminocyanomethyl radicals were recorded in a variety of solvents with different dielectric constants. For the former radical the spectra showed exchange broadening due to restricted rotation about the H2NC˙ bond. Arrhenius parameters for the bond rotation, i.e. for the interconversion of the two rotamers, were obtained by computer simulation of the exchange‐broadened spectra. The rotational barrier height was found to change only marginally in solvents with dielectric constants ranging from 2.1 to 37.5. For both radicals the temperature dependences of the α(NH2) values also indicated little change in their H2NC˙ rotation barriers in solvents of differing polarity. Because rotation barriers are directly related to the stabilization energies (SE) of the radicals, it was concluded that solvent polarity has little effect on the SE of a capto‐datively substituted radical.


Low-temperature induced diffusive to ballistic transport in aligned double walled carbon nanotubes (DWNT) is reported. This is evidenced by a crossover of the imaginary (reactive) component of the alternating current impedance being greater than the real (resistive) component, which happens in the range of 9 GHz–1.5 GHz at temperatures77 K and 4 K from which we estimate a long lifetime of 17 ps and 106 ps in DWNTs, respectively. By simulating the measured scattering parameters of a few aligned DWNTs over a wide temperature range, we show that this observation is strongly influenced by the electrode–DWNT coupling strength.


Transient single-phase short circuits are the most common transmission line faults. The short circuit arc of a transient fault is usually self-extinguishing after opening the line circuit breakers. High-speed single-phase reclosing of transmission line can help to improve system stability. Employing a pre-set reclosing interval may pose problem if the time interval is not sufficient to fully deionize the fault arc. It is desirable to have adaptive reclosing interval and fast detection of arc extinction, which could facilitate successful high-speed reclosing of transmission line and bring benefit to the system stability. A new adaptive reclosing algorithm is proposed in this paper. It uses the pattern of the faulted phase voltage in the complex plane to distinguish between transient and permanent faults and is also able to detect the time when the arc is extinguished. Theoretical analysis is provided to support the technique. In addition, the performance of the proposed technique is verified using a recorded field data from 765 kV transmission line and several cases simulated in EMTP including detailed arc and CVT modeling.


This paper investigated the origin and use of the term "ghetto" by clients and employees in four community centers in Syracuse, New York, that service clientele of low socioeconomic status. The investigation of the term "ghetto" and the consequences of the term were conducted under the "looking glass-self" concept, by Charles Cooley, as well as theories by such seminal thinkers as Lewin, G. H. Mead, Goffman, and Okhuysen and Hudson. Data was collected through a review of the relevant literature and the collection of focus group responses from employees of the four community centers in Syracuse, New York. The study found that organizations that are labeled as "ghetto" take on the attributes of that stigmatization


Magnetorheological finishing (MRF) requires long term stability of the removal function or polishing spot, which is created by the magnetic field-stiffened magnetorheological (MR) fluid in contact with the workpiece surface. Once it is characterized for shape and magnitude of removal, the stable polishing spot serves as input to a computational algorithm for designing polishing programs to finish optics [1,2].


This paper aims at contributing to the shaping of a new definition of banking. While banks have traditionally offered asset transformation, information-intensive lending, and payment services, recent advances in information processing and data communications have had such a strong influence that the provision of each of these services is now becoming distinctly separate. Thus, the conventional image of banks does not fit the reality. This paper examines the impact of new technology on banking and examines the resultant changes it has occasioned. Some policy implications are also briefly discussed.


The development and applications of the electronic speckle pattern interferometry(ESPI)for vibration measurement are reviewed.Every kind of vibration measurement methods by ESPI is concluded in this paper.\;


Finite element method(FEM) is an effective method to compute the waveguide problem.In this paper,in order to study the field distribution influenced by the mesh dimension in FEM,the three field distribution of rectangular waveguide are given and compared with three different mesh dimensions in FEM.The optimum mesh dimension parameters in FEM are discussed.


Presents four of Conan Doyle's stories - "The Speckled Band", "The Red-Headed League", "The Abbey Grange" and "The Adventure of the Six Napoleons". The narratives are modified for learners of English. The books are abridged, but retain the flavour of the original work.


The sustainable development requires the enterprise not only to consider the speed and efficiency of the development,but also to highlight the cost of the development.If analyzed in another aspect-the cost management,it can also be thought as the enterprise's environmental cost control.The subject of this article is the enterprise's environmental cost control and it aims at exploring the methods and tactics of the enterprise's environmental cost control.


The optimization of photocathodes for ultra-fast x-ray detectors is an area of active interest in the x-ray diagnostic community.1-9 New evaluations of CsI and Au transmission-photocathodes in side-by-side in situ streak camera measurements are discussed here. Temporal response of the two materials and sensitivity comparisons over a wide range of thicknesses are presented.


Abstract Recent work has shown that calculations of formation energies of Schottky defects in NaCl structure alkali halides using the Born ionic model give good agreement with experiment. Moreover, so long as the Van der Waals interactions are included explicitly the simple Born-Mayer experimental form of repulsive potential is adequate. The same model is here applied to the CsCl-structure alkali halides. The results are contrasted with those for the NaCl alkali halides and the general conclusion is the same, namely that reasonable agreement with experiment is obtained, the theoretical values perhaps being a little low. However, the experimental picture is still far from clear for these salts.


Water quality of the river Nile and trace elements of the water, sediments and fish tissues were investigated in the current work. Eighteen different sampling points were selected along the whole course of the River Nile from its spring at Aswan to its estuaries at Rosetta and Damietta. Higher mean value of conductivity, alkalinity, chemical oxygen demand (COD), total organic carbon (TOC), ammonia (NH3), nitrate (NO3), total solid (TS), sulphate (SO4), chloride (Cl), orthophosphate were recorded in the water of Damietta and Rosetta branches comparing to other sites. Also trace metals in the water, sediments and tissues of Clarias gariepinus increased significantly (P Fe > Cu > Pb > Mn > Cr> Cd > Hg. In the gill tissues theses metals were accumulated in the following order Fe > Zn > Mn > Pb > Cr > Cu > Cd> Hg. The low accumulation of metals in muscle may be due to lack of binding affinity of these metals with the proteins of muscle. This is particularly important because muscles contribute the greatest mass of the flesh that is consumed as food.


We study nucleon-nucleon ($NN$) scattering by applying the $N/D$ method in chiral perturbation theory up to next-to-next-to-leading (NNLO) order in the calculation of the imaginary part of the $NN$ partial-wave amplitudes along the left-hand-cut, which is the dynamical input for this approach. A quite good reproduction of the Nijmegen partial-wave analysis phase shifts and mixing angles is obtained, which implies a steady improvement in the accurateness achieved by increasing the chiral order in the calculation of the dynamical input. A power counting for the subtraction constants is established, which is appropriate for those subtractions attached to both the left- and right-hand cuts. We discuss that it is not necessary to modify the $NN$ chiral potential at NNLO to agree with data, but instead one should perform the iteration of two-nucleon intermediate states to finally achieve analytic and unitarity $NN$ partial-wave amplitudes in a well-defined way. We also confirm at NNLO the long-range correlations between the $NN$ $S$-wave effective ranges and scattering lengths, when employing only once-subtracted dispersion relations, that holds up to around 10% when compared with experimental values.


Objective To explore the operative management and clinical manifestation of floating hip injury.Methods Thirteen patients with floating hip injuries treated by operation in our hospital from June 2000 to June 2007 were reviewed.The pelvic fractures associated with ipsilateral femoral fractures were in 7 cases,acetabular fractures associated with ipsilateral femoral fractures in 4 cases,the pelvic fractures conbined ipsilateral acetabular fractures and femoral fractures in 2 cases,associated with ipsilateral femoral fracture 8 cases,intertrochanteric or subtrochanteric fractures 4 cases.Results All patients were followed up on an average of 17.6 months(range,6 to 54 months).According to Matta's evalution,the mean acetabular function score was 16.4 points(range,6 to 18 points).According to Mears's evaluation,the mean hip function score was 92.4 points(range,72 to 100 points).The total treatment outcomes:9 excellent,2 good,1 fare,and 1 poor.Conclusion The satisfied reduction of pelvic and acetabular fractures is an anatomical basis for the reduction for the floating hip injuries.


The area retribution is one of locally generated revenue. Retribution is compulsory payments of the people to the state due to the existence of certain services provided by the state for its individual population. Toraja cultural activities are still very actively conducted by the people, where every traditional ceremony involves slaughterhouses, which means the collection of retribution slaughterhouses. This research aims to find out the potential of Retribution of Slaughterhouses ini Toraja Utara District. The data used is the primary data sourced from the interview and the secondary data sourced from the realization of retribution of slaughterhouse in 2013-2016. The analysis taken is potency of slaughterhouse retribution analysis. The results of the analysis show that the livestock slaughterhouse abattoir outside the slaughterhouse is bigger than the slaughterhouse. The analysis show that at the ceremony Rambu Solo' and Rambu Tuka', Pudu buffalo and pigs have great potential in retribution collection. This is because in Toraja customs, animal slaughter is not done carelessly. Keywords: Potential, Retribution of Slaughterhouse.


Importance analysis is aimed at finding the contributions of the inputs to the output uncertainty. For this purpose, Sobol [Global sensitivity indices for nonlinear mathematical models and their Monte Carlo estimates. 2001] puts forward a popular sensitivity measure based on the variance decomposition of the HMDR to evaluate the influence of the input uncertainty on the uncertainty of output. However, The main problem of decomposing the variance contribution based on HMDR[5]is not clear to some extent since the contribution of the individual input itself may include others' contribution. So, a novel variability measure and computational methodology of the variance contribution of the inputs are derived in this paper based on the RP-HMDR. Such is the main merit, is that the variance contribution of the individual input is estimated purely by other inputs being fixed to arbitrary values within their uncertainty ranges, which can reduce their effect in the output variance. Additionally, this paper explores the contribution from inputs in presence of the aleatory and epistemic uncertainties to output clearly by introducing a general auxiliary variable. Simultaneously, the contribution of the aleatory and epistemic uncertainties can be separated completely. Numerical and engineering tests show that the analysis of the variability contribution of the inputs can provide useful information for exploring the origins of the output variability, as well as identifying the structure of the model function for the complicated model with inputs in presence of the aleatory and epistemic uncertainties.


Purpose: Modern and advanced mountain tractor allows four different modes of steering wheels: front wheels, back wheels, four wheels and crab steering. The current paper presents the impact of different ways of steering to control the slip in the work transverse on the steep hill slope (39.08%). Design/methodology/approach: For each mode of steering eight measurements were made; four measurements at a forecasted speed of 0.69 m/s and four measurements at a speed of 1.39 m/s. During the two of four measurements the travelling direction was from the left to the right, and vice versa. Findings: The measured slip depended significantly on the steering system, while the driving direction did not cause any differences in the slip. Research limitations/implications: The experiment results presented herein can be applied only with the similar mountain tractors, which allows four different modes of steering wheels. Additional limitation represents the working polygon and the growing conditions of grass. Practical implications: The crab - steering resulted in the smallest slip (5.96%) at the average driving speed of 1.08 m/s. When steering with all four wheels, the slip at the average speed of 1.03 m/s increased to 7.27%. The biggest slip was measured when steering with only front wheels was applied. In this case the slip was 8.07% at the average speed of 1.01 m/s. Originality/value: The findings from our experiments indicated that it is very useful to have all wheels steering tractor when working on step slope, because it is grass friendly, offers bigger agility of tractor and improve the safety of the operator.


Despite successful lime witches'-broom (LWB) phytoplasma transmission by Hishimonus phycitis to the lime trees and Bakraee seedlings, there is no published document regarding LWB transmission by H. phycitis to lime seedlings. To study the possibility of vector-based transmission to lime seedlings, the feral leafhoppers were collected in LWB-infected lime orchards and caged on one-year old Mexican lime seedlings. Six months after inoculation, 50% of inoculated seedlings showed typical symptoms of LWB and were strongly positive in PCR assays. To our knowledge, this is the first report of transmission of Ca. P. aurantifolia to Mexican lime seedlings by H. phycitis under greenhouse condition.


It is analyzed the error source on NC machining and the error caused by tool setting,tools-tip arc radius compensation and processing route.It is proposed to use the optical apparatus for tool setting, as far as possible to reduce the workpiece machining errors caused by the different high between cutting tool tip point and axis center. It is adoptted one-way slowly feeding and the clearance error of transmission system is eliminated, the positioning accuracy is ensured.


Abstract Background Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. We sought to determine the magnitude, etiology, and risk factors of CAP in children 5 years after introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) 10 in Ethiopia. Methods We conducted a prospective observational study on the bacterial etiology and risk factors of CAP among children aged 0–15 years in 2 pediatric emergency departments in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Blood culture, antibiotic susceptibility testing, and amplification of pneumococcal lytA and cpsB genes were performed. Serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae were determined by Quellung reaction and sequencing the cpsB gene. Results Out of 643 eligible children, 549 were enrolled. The prevalence of bacteremic pneumonia was 5.6%. Staphylococcus aureus (26.5%) was the predominant pathogenic species, followed by Enterococcus faecium (11.8%), Escherichia coli (11.8%), and Klebsiella pneumoniae (11.8%). In univariate analysis, parental smoking and nonvaccination with PCV10 were associated with bacteremic CAP. In multivariable analysis, female sex (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 2.3; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.1–4.9), weight-for-age z-score (WAZ) <–2 SDs (aOR, 2.2; 95% CI, 1.1–4.8), and lower chest indrawing (aOR, 0.44; 95% CI, 0.2–0.95) were independently associated with bacteremic CAP. The overall in-hospital case fatality rate was 2.37% (13/549), and WAZ <–3 SDs (OR, 13.5; 95% CI, 3.95–46.12) was associated with mortality. Conclusions Five years after the introduction of PCV10 in Ethiopia, S. aureus was the main cause of bacteremic CAP in children, the contribution of S. pneumoniae was low, and there was a high level of antibiotic resistance among isolates.


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An ionic liquid electrolyte composed of 1-methyl-3-propylimidazolium iodide, 1-methyl-3-ethylimidazolium dicyanamide, and lithium iodide (LiI) was combined with an amphiphilic polypyridyl ruthenium sensitizer to obtain a solar cell based on a solvent-free electrolyte that had an efficiency of 6.6% at an irradiance of air mass 1.5 (AM 1.5, 100 mW cm -2 ) and >7.1% at lower light intensities. This is the first time such a high efficiency was obtained for dye-sensitized solar cells with pure ionic liquid electrolytes. A thin-layer electrochemical cell was used to determine the redox potential of sensitizers anchored on TiO 2 nanocrystalline film by square-wave voltammetry. Laser transient absorbance measurements revealed that a significant enhancement of the device efficiency, after adding LiI to the ionic liquid electrolyte, could be ascribed to an increase in the electron injection yield and dye regeneration rate.


ABSTRACT. – Relevant Hydrology Elements in Terms of Regional Geography Analysis. Case Study: the Land of Haţeg. By the diversity of the territorial system components that need to be analyzed, a regional geography study requires a continuous approach of the specific character of these components, which is also valid for the hydrological component. First, it is necessary to highlight the role of potamology, limnology and hydrogeology features in the evolution of the region, as related to three temporal levels (past, present and perspective). The change of population's notion of the extreme hydrological events by specific and/or general analyses of the changes occurred in the territory (hydrotehnical facilities, impoundment and drainage works). The graphical representation of the analyzed elements and phenomena, which varies in terms of scale and necessity, comes as a supplement and enforcement of the above statements.


This research evaluated the effect of the GaAlAs lasertherapy at the healing of surgical wounds produced in Wistar rats femurs few days before the beginning of the radiotherapy. For this, an orifice was artificially produced in the femur bone of the rats and they had been submitted to an external radiotherapy with a radioactive source of cobalt in the dosage of 3000 cGys. The experimental group received additionally seven sessions of 780 nm, 40 mW, 100 J/cm2 or 5 J/cm2 in four points around the surgical wound, at each 48 h, initiated at the day of the surgery. These animals had been sacrificed in three and five weeks. The results show that the number of osteocites (p< 0,0001) and Harvers channels (p< 0,0001) were significantly larger in the groups that had been radiated with laser during the experiment.


Dim-point targets detection is a key problem of the shipboard infrared search and track system. The targets are in the background clutter which intensity is heavy. So the performance of the general algorithms is not very good. An improvement method is prevented to solve the problem in the paper. At first, the sea-sky background is forecasted and restrained by medium filtering. And then after image segmentation the leavings of the background clutter are eliminated by multi-orientation gradient detection.


The former power amplification circuit usually adopts OCL amplifier,which has stationary working condition,a large dynamic range scope,a good feeling in dynamic condition, good tone quatity and so on .But it has also some defects.When one power amplifier transistor is damaged,it will enlarge the scope of the fault and make the whole circuit not working normally. This article improves the former power amplification circuit .The improved circuit can not only remedy the defect of the former but make it better.


The reason of surface imperfection,which appeared in the production of investment casting for monocrystalline hollow blades used in the advanced aeroengine,have been investigated in this paper. The imperfection of local laminayion and cleavage within ceramic shell mould has been effectively inhibited by modulating the process paramater for preparing cermic shell mould,including the wind-speed,wind-direction,temperature,hunidity and drying time for shell,so as to make every layer shell intensive drying and the surface quality of blades has been raised.


Background Total body irradiation (TBI) is widely used for conditioning prior to both allogeneic and autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Myeloablatitve doses of TBI are considered highly effective but also associated with relevant toxicity. Both, the efficacy and toxicity may depend on many methodological aspects of TBI. The goal of the survey was to explore current practice across centers collaborating in the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT).

Methods The questionnaire sent to all EBMT centers included 19 questions regarding the doses used for myeloabaltive TBI, the way of fractionation, the modes of delivering the dose, type of immobilization, methods of dosimetry and organ shielding. 56 centers from 23 countries responded.

Results All centers differ with regard at least one of the methodological aspects.

The total dose of TBI used for myeloablative transplantation ranges from 8 to 14.4 Gy, the number of fractions ranges from 1 to 8, while the dose per fraction is 1.65 – 8 Gy. Altogether 16 modalities of dosing/fractionation have been identified with 6 x 2 Gy being the most frequent one (n=36, 64%). The dose rate in the axis of the beam ranges from 4.5 – 30 cGy/min (27 modalities; most frequently 18 cGy/min, 5%).

The treatment unit is regular linac (n=51, 91%) or cobalt unit (n=5, 9%). Beams used for regular linac are 6 to 23 MV (most frequently 6 MV, n=26, 51%).

The most frequent technique used for irradiation is "patient in one field" using two fields per fraction and two patient positions per fraction (n=36, 64%), however, altogether 11 modalities were described with regard to the technique, number of fields and positions per fraction. Source to surface distance is 2 to 5 m (most frequently 4 m; n=10, 18%). In 23 (41%) centers patients are immobilized during TBI, using 9 different types of device.

Fifty-two centers (93%) measure acquired dose of irradiation using 5 types of detectors for in vivo dosimetry (most frequently semiconductors; n=37, 66%). Accepted discrepancy between planned and measured dose ranges from 1.5 to 10%.

In 47 (84%) centers lungs are shielded during irradiation and lung density is considered for treatment planning. Maximum accepted dose for lungs ranges from 6 to 12 Gy. Additionally, in some centers lenses (14%), thyroid gland (7%), larynx (4%), kidneys (4%) and/or salivary glands (2%) are shielded.

Conclusions TBI is an extremely heterogeneous treatment modality. Differences between centers regard all methodological aspects. Our findings should warrant caution in interpretation of clinical studies involving TBI. Further investigation is needed to evaluate whether differences between treatment modalities influence the efficacy and safety of the TBI procedure. Finally, efforts to standardize the method should be considered.

Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.


The invention discloses a polycarbonate/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (PC/ABS) alloy for an indoor communication cabinet. The PC/ABS alloy comprises the following components in part by weight: 60 to 95 parts of polycarbonate, 5 to 40 parts of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer, 0.5 to 5 parts of compatilizer, 1 to 10 parts of toughening agent, 9 to 25 parts of fire retardant and 0.1 to 2parts of antifogging agent. The PC/ABS alloy for the indoor communication cabinet has higher mechanical properties.


We report the synthesis, in vitro anti-HIV-1 activity and stability study of a mononucleoside phosphotriester derivative of 3′-azido-2′,3′-dideoxythymidine (AZT) bearing a new biolabile phosphate-protection, namely S-pivaloyl-2-thioisopropyl (tBuSATP). This transient protection was characterized by the presence of a methyl substituent at the Cα-position of the previously described S-pivaloyl-2-thioethyl (tBuSATE) group. Results demonstrated that the new phosphotriester entity was able to deliver selectively the corresponding 5′-mononucleotide within the infected cells. The introduction of a methyl group at the Cα-position of the tBuSATE chain decreased the rate of this delivery.


Three of the major diamines, 2,4-toluenediamine (2,4-TDA), 2,6-toluenediamine (2,6-TDA), and 4,4'-methylenedianiline (4,4'-MDA), used as intermediates in the production of polyurethanes have been studied for their fate in soil. Previous literature has reported variable biodegradation of these industrially important compounds with no information on their expected fate in soil. Their sorption to two soils and biodegradation in soil under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions have been studied. Under aerobic and anaerobic conditions, sorption constants, K oc , for both isomers of TDA on loam soils were 500-1300 after 8 h of contact, and the corresponding K oc values for MDA were 3800-5700 after 8 h of contact. Both isomers of TDA and 4,4'-MDA appear to be sorbed only a little more strongly under aerobic than anaerobic conditions. The 14 carbon-labeled TDA isomers and MDA started to biodegrade immediately after mixing with aerobic soil with the recovery of 2-3% 14 CO 2 after only 3 days. The biodegradation slowed later with recovery of 11-14% 14 CO 2 after 28 days and an apparent 34-40% biodegradation after 1 year, based on loss of 14 C. Under anaerobic methanogenic conditions, no 14 CH 4 or 14 CO 2 was recovered from any of the diamines after 71 days of incubation.


Provided are a nonvolatile memory device and a method for setting configuration information of the nonvolatile memory device. The nonvolatile memory device can include a nonvolatile memory cell array, a configuration register and a configuration controller. The configuration controller can be configured to set configuration information in the configuration register based on the state of a select flag stored in the nonvolatile memory cell array. The nonvolatile memory device can be configured to maintain the configuration information using the select flag and a lock flag to prevent the configuration information from changing when security is utilized and reduce the likelihood of the nonvolatile memory device operating erroneously.


Method of criopreservation of mouse embryos for conservation of mouse strains and their genomes has been studied. It was found that keeping C57BL/6 inbred strain mice embryos in criobank (–196 OC) during 4 years did not affect viability and stability of genome.


A NASA/DOE sponsored photovoltaic market assessment team composed of representatives of NASA-Lewis Research Center, DHR, Inc., and Associates in Rural Development, Inc. recently conducted a month-long study in Colombia (June 28 - July 23). The team contacted government officials and private sector representatives in Bogota and Cali, and visited rural development and agricultural sites in the departments of Cundinamarca, Caldas, Valle, and chada to determine the potential market for American photovoltaic products in the Colombia agricultural and rural sectors.


Lattice-sum methods for computing electrostatic interactions are becoming increasingly popular in the area of molecular simulation. Although these methods are generally considered to be significantly more accurate than cutoff-based methods, there are two intrinsic difficulties linked with their application: (i) the relatively complicated mathematical formalism and somewhat non-intuitive physical picture associated with electrostatics under periodic boundary conditions makes the development of new algorithms a difficult task; (ii) the assumption of exact periodicity in simulations of liquids and solutions is an approximation and may lead to periodicity-induced artifacts, the nature and magnitude of which are still poorly characterized. The present text addresses these two issues by (i) providing a detailed and consistent derivation of the two main lattice-sum algorithms (Ewald and particle-particle–particle-mesh), and (ii) discussing the nature of periodicity-induced artifacts in the context of a few simple systems.


In this paper, first we introduce the notion of $frac{1}{2}$-modular metric spaces and weak $(alpha,Theta)$-$omega$-contractions in this spaces and we establish some results of best proximity points. Finally, as consequences of these theorems, we derive best proximity point theorems in modular metric spaces endowed with a graph and in partially ordered metric spaces. We present an example to illustrate the usability of these theorems.


Purpose
The paper aims to investigate the possible changes in mean temperature in the Mongolian Plateau associated with the 1.5 and 2°C global warming targets and how snow changes in the Mongolian Plateau when the mean global warming is well below 2°C or limited to 1.5°C.

Design/methodology/approach
In total, 30 model simulations of consecutive temperature and precipitation days from Coupled Model Inter-comparison Project Phase 5 (CMIP5) are assessed in comparison with the 111 meteorological monitoring stations from 1961–2005. Multi-model ensemble and model relative error were used to evaluate the performance of CMIP5 models. Slope and the Mann–Kendall test were used to analyze the magnitude of the trends and evaluate the significance of trends of snow depth (SD) from 1981 to 2014 in the Mongolian Plateau.

Findings
Some models perform well, even better than the majority (80%) of the models over the Mongolian Plateau, particularly HadGEM2-CC, CMCC-CM, BNU-ESM and GFDL-ESM2M, which simulate best in consecutive dry days (CDD), consecutive wet days (CWD), cold spell duration indicator (CSDI) and warm spell duration indicator (WSDI), respectively. Emphasis zones of WSDI on SD were deeply analysed in the 1.5 and 2 °C global warming period above pre-industrial conditions, because it alone has a significant negative relation with SD among the four indices. It is warmer than before in the Mongolian Plateau, particularly in the southern part of the Mongolian Plateau, indicating less SD.

Originality/value
Providing climate extremes and SD data sets with different spatial-temporal scales over the Mongolian Plateau. Zoning SD potential risk areas and proposing adaptations to promote regional sustainable development.


We propose a variational approach to computing an optimal segmentation of a 3D shape for computing a union of tight bounding volumes. Based on an affine invariant measure of e‐tightness, the resemblance to ellipsoid, a novel functional is formulated that governs an optimization process to obtain a partition with multiple components. Refinement of segmentation is driven by application‐specific error measures, so that the final bounding volume meets pre‐specified user requirement. We present examples to demonstrate the effectiveness of our method and show that it works well for computing ellipsoidal bounding volumes as well as oriented bounding boxes.


As one of representatives of new realistic novelists,CHI Li reveals "raw" life of marriage and constructs a real world of love and marriage with great courage and calmness in her trilogy novels(Tiresome life,Don't mention love,the Birth of the Sun).In her novels,common boys and girls grow up in marriage,liberating themselves in "tiresome life".This triggers reader's reconsideration about the difficulty of being and the value of life.


Abnormalities in lumbopelvic rhythm (LPR) play a role in occurrence/recurrence of low back pain (LBP). The LPR before spinal fusion surgery and its changes following the surgery are not understood. A repeated measure study was designed to investigate timing and magnitude aspects of LPR in a group of patients (n = 5) with LBP before and after a spinal fusion surgery. Participants completed a forward bending and backward return task at their preferred pace in the sagittal plane. The ranges of thoracic and pelvic rotations and lumbar flexion (as the magnitude aspects of LPR) as well as the mean absolute relative phase (MARP) and deviation phase (DP) between thoracic and pelvic rotations (as the timing aspects) were calculated. Thoracic, pelvic, and lumbar rotations/flexion were respectively 2.19° smaller, 17.69° larger, and 19.85° smaller after the surgery. Also, MARP and DP were smaller during both bending (MARP: 0.0159; DP 0.009) and return (MARP: 0.041; DP: 0.015) phases of the motion after surgery. The alterations in LPR after surgery can be the result of changes in lumbar spine structure due to vertebral fusion and/or new neuromuscular adaptations in response to the changes of lumbar spine structure. The effects of altered LPR on load sharing between passive and active components of lower back tissues and the resultant spinal loads should be further investigated in patients with spinal fusion surgery.


Based on the comparison of the numbers of minimal path sets and minimal cut sets, an optimized method for fail safe naturd of weapon equipment is presented by this paper. Which rdliability analysis method is used. The method is programmed by C++ language and can be easily used in evaluating fail safe naturd of weapon equipment.


(standardised to match PCA loadings so that their squares sum to one, see graph) between those focussed on clinical validity, those that capture maximum variance, and anything in between. Scores and ranks can be saved from each simulation producing a plot matching the bootstrap above. However, care needs to be taken over the choice of distribution and Background Despite a sceptical public and unresolved academic debate, interest in rating and ranking public service providers continues. In healthcare, the UK coalition government has shifted emphasis from process to outcome1 but familiar methodological problems remain, typified by the disparity in ratings given to MidStaffordshire NHS Foundation Trust by the Care Quality Commission and Dr Foster2. The problems inherent in composite performance indicators have not been resolved since a report for the Royal Statistical Society warned about subjectivity and uncertainty in their composition3. The extent of uncertainty needs to be openly discussed during construction; it arises from sampling error as well as the range of possible formulas to create the composite4,5. In the case of multilevel data such as patients within hospitals, two distinct designs have been defined6: the composite can be formed either by summarising across the indicators and then the patients, or vice versa. I contend that well-constructed and communicated composite indicators are a positive contribution in making official statistics accessible; done badly they can obscure or misrepresent the facts. Conclusions Composite performance indicators: bringing uncertainty out into the open


A new mayfly species Thraulus thiagarajani sp. nov. is described and characterized by dorsal lamella of abdominal gill I lanceolate, lamella of gills II- VII subequal to or slightly larger than dorsal lamella; posterior margin of labrum not strongly convex. Imago of the species with patterned femora and tergum. Hind wings have no coloration at base, much smaller than forewing. Costal projection is present at 0.6 of hind wing.


Background and objective: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most prevalent neurodegenerative disease. The anesthesic procedures used in surgery might increase the risk of suffering Alzheimer. The E4 allele of the Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) associates significantly to AD sporadic cases. In this study we investigated if anesthesia induces changes in plasma levels of b-amyloid and whether these changes are associated with ApoE genotype in these patients. Patients and methods: We studied samples of 58 patients undergoing surgery in the operating room. We determined the levels of b-amyloid (1-42) in plasma and ApoE genotype. Results: The anesthesia produced no significant changes in plasma levels of bamyloid. Only there was significant increase in levels post-anesthesia in a patient E4/E4. The difference between the pre-and post-anesthesia levels increases with the treatment. Conclusion: The anesthetic procedure is safe in most subjects who undergo surgery. In individuals carrying a genetic risk factor associated with AD may not be so sure. In such cases it would be possible to adjust the anesthetic protocols to minimize risk.


An improved firefly algorithm for solving the economic dispatch problem of power system is proposed. The algorithm considers the climbing rate, the dead zone and other constraints, and calculates the network loss. This algorithm is based on the firefly algorithm, a new repair strategy for active correction of the violation of the constraint condition of all kinds of fireflies, and combined with the penalty function technique, the fireflies in the feasible region or as close as possible to the feasible solution search in the area. The accuracy and speed of the algorithm can be effectively improved by greatly reducing the probability of finding the optimal location of the firefly in the infeasible solution region. The simulation results show that the algorithm has the characteristics of high speed, high accuracy and good convergence.


In the theory of curved surfaces, it would seem that th e surfaces of centers of curvature have been given only limited attention. Howev er, the remark that the developable surfaces that are constructed from the normal s to given surface along a line of curvature intersect corresponding surface of centers of curvature along a geodetic line, embodies the essential property of those surfaces, if we are not mistaken. When we recall some of the theorems that Gauss presented in "Disquisitiones generales circa superficies curvas," their further study will lead to the theorem that the surfaces of centers of curvature of those surface for which one radiu s of principal curvature is determined in terms of only the other one at each point def ine closed classes of mutuallydevelopable surfaces. That theorem, which has a close r elationship to the theory of surfaces that be developed to surfaces of revolution, is the one that defines the subject of the present communication. If a curved surfaces i given in such a way that the coordi nates x, y, z of a point of it are determined by the values of two independent variables p and q, and X, Y, Z denote the cosines of the direction of the normal at the point ( x, y, z) then those quantities will satisfy the equations: x y z X Y Z p p p ∂ ∂ ∂ + + ∂ ∂ ∂ = 0,


Although work-related musculoskeletal disorders occur with above-average frequency in dairy farmers in particular, little is known about the effects of different milking systems or of the equipment of modern milking parlours on the physical loads experienced by the milker. The aim of the investigations is therefore the qualitative and quantitative recording of the loads arising in the milking parlour, in order to deduce from these optimisation strategies for the design of the milking parlour as well as for the milker's approach to work. These optimisation strategies in turn form the basis for preventing long-term damage to health. To determine load, we used the person-specific CUELA system, which records body movements and ground reaction forces by means of mechanical-electronic sensors. The feasibility study presented here served to examine the suitability of the CUELA system for agricultural measurements under practical conditions. Four male test persons were studied during two milking periods each in the auto-tandem and herringbone milking parlours. Based on these measurements, disturbing influences and resultant measuring errors were determined, quantified and further reduced by modifying the system. In total, 98 % of the data was used for further analyses. The validated data permits us to make initial statements on the effects of the milking method and of the individual approach of the various milkers on their posture, and hence on load. In addition, these data form the planning basis for further studies on workload during milking.


In a natural and laboratory environment, erythrocytes show many different shapes. Their normal shape is a biconcave disc, but, for passing through capillaries, they can assume a cup-like shape. When in contact with objects like a glass slide, microfibers or other erythrocytes, new shapes are observed. Through modeling of the bending energy of their membrane with additional terms for area and volume conservation and the contact, it is possible to explain many of the shapes. The membrane is described as a two-dimensional surface and the bending energy is a function of its geometrical properties. The resulting shapes are the minima of this energy. They are found through moving a starting surface with the gradient flow, i. e. a velocity which minimizes the energy. This involves a partial differential equation of order four which is solved numerically by the means of the finite element method. The biconcave disk and the cup-like shape are observed. The shapes for the contact with a glass slide or microfibers are similar to these in nature. The contact of two erythrocytes with each other is also simulated.


Objective To investigate the consumption of antidepressants in our hospital in order to promote clinical rational drug usage. Methods We statistically analyzed the sales and frequency of using medicine during 2007 and 2011 in our hospital by defined daily dose(DDD) which the WHO recommended. Results There were antidepressant drugs that were used in our hospital,including tricyclic antidepressants,selectivity 5-hydroxytryptamine re-uptake suppressant,5-hydroxytryptamine with norepinephrine re-uptake double suppressant,specificity 5-hydroxytryptamine antidepressant drug and selectivity norepinephrine re-uptake suppressant.The sales and DDDs of antidepressant drugs were increasing,and the amount of Venlafaxine,Mirtazapine,Paroxetine,Citalopram and Sertraline was over 90% of annual sales.The DDDs amount was over 62% of annual DDDs total sum,and the amount of tcas and DDDs was less 27% of annual DDDs total sum. Conclusion The structure of a antidepressants used in our hospital was basically reasonable and it is consistent with the development trend of antidepressants in our country.


We describe a robust heralded single photon source based on parametric down conversion of CW 532-nm light in a periodically polled KTP waveguide. Low required pump power (sub-mW), reasonable operational temperature (43oC), high heralding efficiency (60%), and narrow spectral width of the heralded photons (sub-nm) make it an ideal light source for long-distance quantum communications.


We report the results of extensive numerical experiments on the Kuramoto-Sivashinsky equation in the strongly chaotic regime as the viscosity parameter is decreased and increasingly more linearly unstable modes enter the dynamics. General initial conditions are used and evolving states do not assume odd-parity. A large number of numerical experiments are employed in order to obtain quantitative characteristics of the dynamics. We report on different routes to chaos and provide numerical evidence and construction of strange attractors with self-similar characteristics. As the ``viscosity'''' parameter decreases the dynamics becomes increasingly more complicated and chaotic. In particular it is found that regular behavior in the form of steady state or steady state traveling waves is supported amidst the time-dependent and irregular motions. We show that multimodal steady states emerge and are supported on decreasing windows in parameter space. In addition we invoke a self-similarity property of the equation, to show that these profiles are obtainable from global fixed point attractors of the Kuramoto-Sivashinsky equation at much larger values of the viscosity.


Struvite (MgNH4PO4.6H2O, MAP) precipitation is an effective method for the pre-treatment of landfill leachate. Recently, research trend is directed to introduce new sources of phosphorus (P), in or...


Image quality analysis has been carried out for both monochrome and colour print images obtained by a calibrated low-end scanner. The analysis method is based upon ISO13660 for monochrome images and additional criteria for colour quality that we have defined. We have compared performance of the calibrated scanner with that of a high-end spectrophotometer in terms of several aspects such as line and large area. They have provided similar results without significant discrepancy.


TPS8611 Background: A characteristic feature of multiple myeloma (MM) is osteoclast-mediated breakdown of the bone. Patients with MM and bone lesions often experience debilitating pain and skeletal complications including pathologic fractures, need for radiotherapy or surgery to bone, and spinal cord compression, collectively termed skeletal-related events (SREs). RANKL is the key mediator of osteoclast activity. Denosumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody specific to RANKL, inhibits the formation, function, and survival of osteoclasts, thus decreasing cancer-mediated bone destruction. The primary endpoint of this trial is to determine whether denosumab is noninferior to zoledronic acid (ZA) in delaying the time to 1st on-study SRE in patients with MM. Secondary endpoints include superiority of denosumab vs ZA in delaying the time to 1st on-study SRE and time to 1st-and-subsequent SRE and overall survival. Safety endpoints will be assessed. This trial is registered (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01345019) and sp...


SYNOPSIS: Current modeling procedures used to investigate the performance of reinforced concrete structures under impact are almost entirely confined to hydrocode approaches (e.g., LS-DYNA). While such procedures are capable of providing highly detailed representations of reinforced concrete structures and elements, they have often met with limited success due to the fact that: i) they typically employ complex micro-modeling representations of the structure under consideration, which can be expensive in preparation and computation, ii) they often require extensive characterization of material properties which are typically unknown, or calibration against previous test data, and iii) many of the commercial programs have shown deficiencies in their abilities to adequately capture cracked concrete response, particularly with regard to brittle shear-governed behavior.


The total number of cores on a single chip is increased due to the rapidly decreasing size of transistors. In order to meet the performance demands of these designs, many designers prefer to use three-dimensional network-on-chips (3D-NoCs). These designs are good alternatives to traditional mesh structures since they consume less energy, ensure better performance, and need less area. However, new design algorithms are needed to map a given application to 3D-NoCs. In this paper, we propose an Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) based method for mapping application cores to the 3D-NoC architectures. We represent each possible solution with a different food source which produces a computed energy consumption. We aim to reduce the total energy consumption of the system. We compare our results against an existing study through several multimedia benchmarks in terms of the total energy consumption of the system. Our proposed approach produces comparable results in less time to an integer linear programming (ILP) based model which generates the optimum solution in a very long time.


DVB-T2 (Digital Video Broadcasting – Second Generation Terrestrial) is one of the latest technical standards being developed by the DVB Project for DTT (Digital Terrestrial Television). It is also known as digital broadcasting trough terrestrial system since 2006 and is an extension of the DVB-T system as a second generation program to improve efficiency of the total system.  It is important to perform a research on the performance of DVB-T2 because Malaysia has launched the free-to-air digital TV project since 2016 hence there is a need to know how well the signal is being received by viewers. This research focuses on a DVB-T2 transmission process which involve the transmission from Menara Kuala Lumpur transmitter to receivers located at 100 different locations. The performance of DVB-T2 can be determined by measuring the field strength, MER (Module Error Ratio) and BERaLDPC (Bit Error Rate after Low Density Parity Check decoder), and then a comparison between DVB-T and DVB-T2 systems can be made.  Equipments involved in the measurement are indoor antenna, distribution amplifier, waveform monitor, field strength meter, DVB-T2 decoder and TV set as the receiver. Results are recorded in Microsoft Excel and analyzed using MATLAB software. The result of the measurement shows92% of the test points had higher reading than the baseline value which means better reception of digital TV signal is delivered to the location.Comparison between DVB-T and DVB-T2 performance shows that field strength of the DVB-T2 system is slightly higher by 1.5 % – 3.8 % from DVB-TMeasurement of digital video broadcasting-second generation terestrial (DVB-T2) signal in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


Telepresence provides the ability to sense and interact with a potentially hostile environment without the difficulties of getting there, being there, and then returning. Given the limitations of the speed of light, the Moon, which is approximately two and a half seconds round trip distant, is accessible to near-real time telepresence. In addition to the obvious scientific motivations to further explore the surface of the Moon, there is also substantial mass appeal among the general public to interact. The popular access of "live" pictures over the internet from various Mars Rover missions exemplifies this and demonstrated a level of internet activity that was (and still is) without precedent.


AbstractBuried gas pipelines in seismic-prone regions may suffer leaks or breaks as a consequence of an earthquake, especially if the pipeline is subjected to large differential displacements due t...


The influence of personnel on the results of foreign economic activity of export-oriented enterprises in the light industry of Ukraine is analyzed. The conclusions about its significance are made.


The synthesis of ZnE (E = S, Se, Te) nanowires in solution via the solution−liquid−solid (SLS) mechanism is reported. Relatively low nanowire growth temperatures, between 340 and 350 °C, were made possible by using bismuth nanocrystals as seeds. Diethyl zinc and zinc(oleate)2 were studied as Zn reactants, and TOP:E complexes were explored as the chalcogen source. The influence of the solvent on the quality and yield of the nanowires was studied with reactions carried out in either the noncoordinating solvent squalane or the coordinating solvents, trioctylamine (TOA) or trioctylphosphine oxide (TOPO). The solvent and reactant chemistry dramatically affect the yield and quality of the nanowires, with Et2Zn being more reactive than Zn(oleate)2. The use of coordinating solvents provides a means to optimize nanowire growth.


Summary: This study explored the efficacy of using a Video Assisted Teaching Program (VATP) for foot care education as a means of public education for diabetic patients to determine the significant role if any on the foot care practices in prevention of lower limb amputations and ulcers among diabetics n Trinidad. Learning Activity: LEARNING OBJECTIVES EXPANDED CONTENT OUTLINE 1. To assess the existing Knowledge of diabetic foot care among the subjects. Several studies have shown that a majority of people with diabetes do not receive guidelinerecommended foot care, including regular foot examinations. Most lower limb amputations in patients with diabetes are preceded by a foot ulcer, whose risk factors apart from Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) and Peripheral Neuropathy (PN), are barefoot walking, inappropriate footwear, poor foot hygiene and delay in seeking medical attention. Hence assessing the knowledge of diabetic foot care among diabetics will support to put the knowledge into practice. 2. To evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme on 'diabetic foot care' among the subjects. In Trinidad it has been observed at the selected health facility that diabetic foot care education is not carried out using a consistent standardised program. There is very little or no structured formal education for diabetic patients', especially concerning foot care. It was also observed that the little foot care education provided followed a traditional outline of a nurse lecture without demonstration or feedback from patients and no follow up on education result. This research will seek to explore the efficacy of using a Video Assisted Teaching Program (VATP) for foot care education as a means of public education for diabetic patients to determine the significant role if any on the foot care practices in prevention of lower limb amputations and ulcers among diabetics. Abstract Text: Aim: In Trinidad it has been observed that diabetic foot care education is not carried out using a consistent standardised program. There is very little or no structured formal education for diabetic patients', especially concerning foot care. This study aimed exploring the efficacy of using a Video Assisted Teaching Program (VATP) for foot care education as a means of public education for diabetic patients to determine the significant role if any on the foot care practices in prevention of lower limb amputations and ulcers among diabetics.Text: Aim: In Trinidad it has been observed that diabetic foot care education is not carried out using a consistent standardised program. There is very little or no structured formal education for diabetic patients', especially concerning foot care. This study aimed exploring the efficacy of using a Video Assisted Teaching Program (VATP) for foot care education as a means of public education for diabetic patients to determine the significant role if any on the foot care practices in prevention of lower limb amputations and ulcers among diabetics. Method: A quasi-experimental pre-test post-test one group design with a convenience sample was used to select the 46 type 2 diabetic mellitus patients in a selected outpatient clinic of a hospital in Trinidad. Self-structured questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge regarding diabetes and diabetic foot care. The conceptual framework for this study was based on modified health belief model of Rosenstock. The data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: In the study most subjects understood what diabetes was and 95% knew diabetes was caused by an insulin problem, however only 7% knew that tingling pain or numbness in the feet was a symptom of diabetes and a sign of nerve damage which precipitates foot ulcers. 24% knew that walking bare feet indoors was a risk for foot injury while 20% knew not to delay medical attention if the foot is injured for more than one day. 52% did daily foot examinations but only 39% used a mirror to inspect under the feet, while only 26% inspected the shoes prior to wearing it. Apart from the category of "meaning of diabetes", all other areas of knowledge tested (causes, signs and symptoms, risk factors, treatment and prevention and foot care practice) showed a significant difference of improvement in scores. Therefore, there was enough evidences to conclude that the Video Assisted Teaching Programme (VATP) is making a difference in the five tested aspects of knowledge of subjects. Hence research hypothesis H1 was accepted. Conclusion: The study found Knowledge score about foot care practices among the subjects increased from 38% to 61% after the VATP was administered.


In this paper a measured data based model and parameter correction method of power system is used.A model and parameter correction software based on PSAT is developed.The main functions of the software include the simulation decoupling based on measured trajectories,and parameter listing based on trajectory sensitivity,and model and parameter correction based on nonlinear least square method.By the testing on the Single Machine and Infinite Bus(SMIB)system in dynamic simulating laboratory and New England 10 generator and 39 bus system,the result indicate that the proposed software can find the error source effectively,and correct the parameter automatically.The proposed software is an effective tool for model and parameter correction of bulk power system,and may be used to real power system analysis.


As part of a multi-government commitment to address Indigenous disadvantage, Aboriginal Child and Family Centres are being set up around Australia to offer a range of early childhood education services and support for Aboriginal children and their families. Camille Howard takes a look at the first service to open in New South Wales.


This paper tries to pick up the very essence of structuralism and together with other excellent methods to explore a new mode for English teaching. Through analyzing the importance of Audio-lingual Approach, Grammar Translation Method, a mode for college English teaching is designed, which improves the students' listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities through practice. Keywords-Structuralism; Audio-lingual Approach; Grammar-Translation Method; College English; Teaching


The aim of the present research was to analyze the influence of the heating method used during convection, microwave-convection, and infrared-convection drying of apple tissue on its polyphenols content and radical scavenging activity, as evaluated both directly after drying and after a 12-month period of storage. In the course of drying, a decrease in radical scavenging activity and polyphenols content occurred. At the same time, changes in the former parameter depended on the length of the drying process. The kinetics of the decrease were described by means of first-order reactions. Furthermore, radical scavenging capacity as well as polyphenols content significantly decreased during the storage.


65-year-old woman presented at a hospital with an inferior-wall acute myocardial infarction (AMI). She was in cardiogenic shock with hypoxic respira-tory failure. Emergency left-sided heart catheterization revealed an occluded right coronary artery. An intra-aortic balloon pump was placed, and she was trans-ferred to our hospital. and began short-term


The fuzzy C-means algorithm has the limitation of converging to the local infinitesimal point in medical image segmentation,which is optimized by genetic algorithm with the feature of global random search.But the initial searching scope of genetic algorithm is often confirmed by human experiment.A method to select a small data scope as the initial searching space for genetic algorithm is pre-sented according to the clustering centers obtained by the K-means clustering algorithm.While avoiding being trapped in a local optimum,this method speeds up the convergence of genetic algorithm.Test with brain magnetic resonance images shows that the method is better than that of genetic algorithm fused with fuzzy C-means clustering.