Little studied and rarely anthologized, the sonnet protecting the princess' elevated enclosure: it seals her off "Methought I Saw the Footsteps of a Throne" is a major from public access as the visible sign of a curse emanating find for the phenomenologists of recurrent structures in from a would-be fatal power. Beyond and above the steps Wordsworthian reverie.1 Compressed into a small space, the leading up to the cloud-wall sits the invisible King of Death characteristic epiphany pattern becomes vivid, and what are on his hidden throne. As in the fairy-tale all but the prince subtle manifestations elsewhere appear in sharp outline. I are subject to a fairy's curse of deadly sleep, so here all but shall relate the sonnet to five Prelude episodes, with a little the poet acknowledge the uncontested power of their grim help from the lyrics. The typology of Wordsworthian episovereign: phanic structures is clarified when we take the sonnet epiphany as a nexus2 of converging meanings from other spots Methought I saw the footsteps of a throne of time in the poet's oeuvre. Which mists and vapours from mine eyes did shroud, Nor view of who might sit thereon allow'd; Wordsworth's sonnet is a märchen in verse presenting But all the steps and ground about were strown the recognizable tale-type of "Sleeping Beauty" or "BriarWith sights the ruefullest that flesh and bone Rose"—the Grimm brothers' "Dornröschen." In these stories Ever put on; a miserable crowd, the enchanted maid endures a protracted sleep, supernaturally Sick, hale, old, young, who cried before that cloud, induced, in a castle chamber closed off by a surrounding wall 'Thou art our king, O Death! to thee we groan.'3 of thorns until the predestined prince, uniquely privileged to overcome all barriers, ascends and effortlessly revives her. Yet this touted tyrant, like a lower-order gnostic deity, or like Antti Aarne sums up the tale-type: Urizen, Blake's "cloudy God seated on waters" {The Book of Ahania 2:12), is an insecure usurper, subject to a higher pow Sleeping Beauty. The king's daughter falls into a magic sleep. er. The poet knows this and acts accordingly: he is the destined A prince breaks through the hedge surrounding the castle and deliverer of the mountain castle. Unconcerned with royal disenchants the maiden. dictates regarding what "view" is or is not "allow'd," the I. The Wished-for Child. A Frog announces the birth of the poet-hero is resolved to possess the secret of the forbidden much desired daughter of the king. fastness: II. The Fairies' Gifts, (a) A fairy who has not been invited to the celebration (christening) makes a wish that the princess Those steps I clomb: the mists before me gave shall die of a wound from a spindle, (b) Another fairy changes Smooth way; and I beheld the face of one the death into a hundred-year sleep. Sleeping alone within a mossy cave, III. The Enchanted Princess, (a) The prophecy is fulfilled: With her face up to heaven; that seem'd to have with the maiden all the dwellers in the castle sink into a magic Pleasing remembrance of a thought foregone; sleep and all about grows a hedge of thorn. A lovely Beauty in a summer grave! IV. The Disenchantment. After a hundred years a prince breaks


Single atoms and nanoclusters of Fe, Ni, Co, Cu, and Mn are systematically designed and embedded in a well‐defined C1N1‐type material that has internal cavities of ≈0.6 nm based on four N atoms. These N atoms serve as perfect anchoring points for the nucleation of small nanoclusters of different metal natures through the creation of metal‐nitrogen (TM‐N4) bonds. After pyrolysis at 800 °C, TM@CNx‐type structures are obtained, where TM is the transition metal and x < 1. Fe@CNx and Co@CNx are the most promising for oxygen reduction reaction and hydrogen evolution reaction, respectively, with a Pt‐like performance, and Ni@CNx is the most active for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) with an EOER of 1.59 V versus RHE, far outperforming the commercial IrO2 (EOER = 1.72 V). This systematic and benchmarking study can serve as a basis for the future design of advanced multi‐functional electrocatalysts by modulating and combining the metallic nature of nanoclusters and single atoms.


For several decades, researchers have sought to defin~ a rel~tions~t between environmental change and initial human expe:lmentatlon Wit food production in southwest Asia. Many ~odels emphas~ze t?e r~le of ~he Younger Dryas, a Northern Hemisphere-wide cold and an~ cl!mat~c 'per~~~ that lasted from approximately 12,900 B.P.-ll,~OO .B.P . .' In providing . impetus for first human experimentation with cultl~atlon In southwest As~a. In general, these models focus on macrolevel environmental patterns, discounting variability in the effects of the Younger Dryas at 10c~ 1 scales. In so doing, these models elide the question of wheth.er or not r~glOnal paleoenvironmental data provide spatial and chronologl~al res.olutlOn adequat~ for the purposes of establishing and examining relatIOnships between envlro.nmental change resource stress, and nascent cultivation in southwest ASia. Here we con;ider this problem of scale in the southern Levan~ thro~gh geoa;chaeological analyses of stratified in-stream wetland dep?slts dating to the Late Pleistocene and Early Holocene, including the crucial Younger Dryas period, in the Wadi el-Hasa, Jordan. Th~ evidence of.lo~allandscape morphology and conditions that this provides, In close proximity. to ~he PrePottery Neolithic A settlement of el-He,:,meh (~here pre-domestlcatl?n cultivation was practiced alongside gathenng of wild food plants), proVides a~ opportunity to closely examine the environmental cont.exts of earl.y expenmentation with agriculture in the southern L~vant, p~rtlcular1y their change over time and the relationship of local to regIOnal eVidence.


Test results showed that the most distinct yield increase effect could be got from applying the technique of mechanical fertilization to crop, placing all the fertilizer required into the soil at one time and with the optimum depth of 20cm. The field crop demonstration showed there was an increasing yield rate of 8.3%~10.5% for wheat, 7.4%~11.7% for corn, and 8.9%~12.8% for millet, and the increasing rate of output of other crops was 8.1%~11.5%. At the same time, this technique had some advantages such as saving labor, saving time, saving cost, improving efficiency and decreasing pollution.


We use (quasi-) Young measures associated with strictly monotonic functions with a differentiable inverse to prove an 0,1 , R weak convergence of the monotonic sequence of such functions. The result is well known, but the method seems to be new.


A lyophilized formulation containing cultures of a low-virulent strain of Streptococcus pyogenes, treated and killed with pencillin G, with potential sclerosing, immunostimulating and antineoplastic activity. Besides from picibanil's direct damaging effect as a sclerosing agent, it seems to have multiple effects on the immune system as a non-specific immunostimulant. Picibanil activates the host immune system by stimulating the activity of natural killer cells, macrophages and lymphocytes, and by enhancing the production of several key immune mediators, including interleukins and tumor necrosis factor.


This work demonstrates the use of PIN diodes fabricated in the substrate of SOI wafers, operating as solar cells in the conversion of solar energy into electricity. The implementation of such devices is the substrate of the wafers aims at the confection of autonomous systems where PIN diodes provide enough energy to the circuits on the active silicon layer. The research focuses on the relation between the device intrinsic length and what it provides in terms of efficiency and fill factor, fundamental parameters for the solar cell characterization. The studied cell have shown efficiency of about 7% to 8% and fill factor with average about 80%. Originally, ungated PIN devices have been considered in Sentaurus simulations with a monochromatic light source and a complete solar spectrum afterwards. In the sequence, a gate has been implemented on the device, considering different biases (0V and 5V) in order to compare itself with the ungated diodes ones. Lastly, different operation temperatures have been applied into simulations, aiming to achieve results closer to real operation conditions.


Texas Hold 'em is a typical example of computer incomplete information game. The traditional machine learning method has been unable to deal with the huge search state space of Texas Hold 'em. In this paper, the value-based reinforcement learning algorithm is adopted, which can deal with the huge amount of data without manual extraction of data features, and can realize the unsupervised training of the model. However, the value based reinforcement learning algorithm has the problems of too complex acquisition process and over estimation of DQN algorithm. Therefore, this paper introduces DQN-S model, which combines reinforcement learning algorithm with Monte Carlo game search, and integrates Sarsa algorithm to solve the above problems to a certain extent. Finally, experimental data show that the over estimation effect of DQN algorithm is weakened to a certain extent after the Sarsa algorithm is incorporated. The average return of each game of DQN-S model and model is more than 5 chips, and the average return of each game of DQN-S model is more than 3 chips in the game with its strongest training version.


This paper uses the Tax Reform Act of 1986 as a natural experiment to evaluate the job mobility response of prime-aged US employees participating in employer sponsored de ned bene t pension plans to a reduction in the vesting period for pension rights accrual. We apply difference-in-differences methods using data from the Survey of Income and Program Participation to estimate the treatment impact of this policy change. We nd that on average the reform had no signi cant effects on voluntary job mobility of the treated group. Our ndings are robust to the use of different control groups and difference-in-differences estimators.


This document considers the necessary elements for fundamentally transforming SOLAS to adapt safety to innovation, technology sophistication and operational efficiency of shipping by means of a long-term comprehensive review of the existing regulatory framework. This should be undertaken with a view to ensuring that the Convention fulfils its mission and meets the future challenges, taking into account the ever-increasing pace of change and technological advancements made since 1974. This paper considers that a Goal-Based-Safety Level approach will provide the key to success and discusses the possibility to take a holistic approach to build a far reaching Convention that will help the stakeholders who deal with these regulations to be more effective.


The results showed that: Service Quality affects Consumer Satisfaction of J&T express delivery. Kurniawan, Ari Lista. 2022. Effect of Service Quality, Company Image and Customer Relationship on Consumer Satisfaction of J&T Express Expedition Sidoarjo Regency. This study aims to determine the influence of Service Quality, Company Image and Customer Relationship on Consumer Satisfaction. This research a quantitative approach . Sampling in the study used accidental sampling techniques, with a total of 96 respondents from J&T Express Expedition consumers . Data collection techniques using questionnaires distributed throughquestionnaires. . Data analysis in this study includes validity test, reliability test, normality test, multicollinearity test, heteroscedasticity test, linearity test, auto correlation test, multiple linear regression analysis, T test, multiple correlation coefficient (R) and coefficient of determination (R2). Data processing in this study used the SPSS 22 (Statistical Program For the Social Sciences) software program. The results of the study indicate that service quality has an effect on consumer satisfaction with J&T express delivery. Company Image has an effect on customer satisfaction with J&T express delivery. Customer relationship hasan effect on customer satisfaction with J&T express delivery.


A piece of supposal was put forward based on the reason that burst cracking occurred at higher temperature for jacketed enamel still.The basal body of the wall of carbon steel reacted with water in the inter layer,which generated hydrogen atom.Then hydrogen infiltrated through inner of the iron basal body and aggregated on the interface between the enamel layer and the carbon steel after it was being saturated.And then the pressure increased so much that the enamel burst.The above supposal has been proved by the thermodynamic calculation with regard to the possibility of generation of hydrogen through the reaction of carbon steel with water at higher temperature,which did agree with the results of the test of cathode polarization curve of the carbon steel flake at different hydrothermal conditions and the results of hydrogen content test in the test piece of hollow carbon steel at different hydrothermal conditions after deposited for a period of time.


In Mycobacterium smegmatis, sigF is widely expressed during different growth stages and plays role in adaptation to stationary phase and oxidative stress. Using a sigF deletion mutant of M. smegmatis mc2155, we demonstrate that SigF is not essential for growth of bacterium. Deletion of sigF results in loss of carotenoid pigmentation which rendered increased susceptibility to H2O2 induced oxidative stress in M. smegmatis. SigF modulates the cell surface architecture and lipid biosynthesis extending the repertoire of SigF function in this species. M. smegmatis SigF regulon included variety of genes expressed during exponential and stationary phases of growth and those responsible for oxidative stress, lipid biosynthesis, energy, and central intermediary metabolism. Furthermore, we report the identification of a SigF antagonist, an anti‐sigma factor (RsbW), which upon overexpression in M. smegmatis wild type strain produced a phenotype similar to M. smegmatis mc2155 ΔsigF strain. The SigF‐anti‐SigF interaction is duly validated using bacterial two‐hybrid and pull down assays. In addition, anti‐sigma factor antagonists, RsfA and RsfB were identified and their interactions with anti‐sigma factor were experimentally validated. Identification of these proteins will help decode regulatory circuit of this alternate sigma factor.


The nonlinear detection of targeted microbubbles at high ultrasound frequencies was investigated. A prototype nonlinear intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) system was employed using a 20 MHz fundamental frequency (F20) to examine 40 MHz second harmonic (H40) signals and a 40 MHz fundamental frequency (F40) to examine 20 MHz subharmonic (SH20) signals. An experimental biotinated micron to submicron lipid encapsulated agent was targeted to avidin coated agar-based tissue mimicking phantoms. An examination of bound bubble acoustic signatures demonstrated the feasibility of initiating H40 and SH20 signals. Imaging experiments showed improvements in contrast-to-tissue ratios (CTR) using both H40 and SH20 relative to fundamental frequency imaging. These results indicate the potential of high frequency nonlinear imaging as a means of improving the detection of targeted microbubbles.


Myrcia guianensis (Aubletet) A. P. de Candolle and Myrcia laruotteana Cambesse are species that occur in riparian forests of the Parana river. The floral morphology and structure, anthesis, anther dehiscence, stigma receptivity and the records of visitor insects are the objectives of this paper. The perianth has mesophyll homogeneous and the ovary is inferior of carpellary and hypanthium nature. The bitegmic and crassinucelate ovules are anatropous in M. guianensis and campylotropous in M. laruotteana . The anthesis is nocturnal. The anthers dehisce at night and the stigma receptivity is prolonged during the entire morning. The most frequent visitor insects are Apis mellifera and Trigona spinipes .


The supramolecular structures of the three metal (II) azido complexes [Fe(4bzpy)4(N3)2]; 1, [Ni(4bzpy)4(N3)2]; 2 and [Zn(4bzpy)2(N3)2]n; 3 with 4-benzoylpyridine (4bzpy) were presented. All complexes contain hexa-coordinated divalent metal ions with a slightly distorted octahedral MN6 coordination sphere. Complexes 1 and 2 are monomeric with terminal azido groups while 3 is one-dimensional coordination polymer containing azido groups with μ(1,1) and μ(1,3) bridging modes of bonding. Hirshfeld analysis was used to quantitatively determine the different contacts affecting the molecular packing in the studied complexes. The most common interactions are the polar O…H and N…H interactions and the hydrophobic C…H contacts. The charges at the M(II) sites are calculated to be 1.004, 0.847, and 1.147 e for complexes 1–3, respectively. The degree of asymmetry is the highest in the case of the terminal azide in complexes 1 and 2 while was found the lowest in the μ(1,1) and μ(1,3) azide bonding modes in the Zn(II) complex 3. These facts were further explained in terms of atoms in molecules (AIM) topological parameters.


AIM:To establish the method of fingerprint analysis on Shuangbai Powder(Radix et Rhizoma rhei,Cacumen platycladi,Cortex phellodendri amurensis,Herba lycopi and Herba menthae) to distinguish the characteristic fingerprint.METHODS:HPLC with ZORBAX Eclipse XDB-C18 was used,acetonitrile-0.1% H3PO4 solution(gradient elution) as a mobile phase and detection wavelength at 254 nm,flow rate was 1 mL/min,and column temperature was 40 ℃.RESULTS:Thirty-seven common peaks were separated from 10 batches of Shuangbai Powder.The characteristic peaks were the summation,22 peaks were from Radix et Rhizoma Rhei,6 peaks were from Cortex phellodendri Amurensis,4 peaks were from Cacumen Platycladi,3 peaks were from Herba Lycopi,and 2 peaks were from Herba Menthae,there was one new characteristic peak.CONCLUSION:Ten peaks gathered from Shangbai Powder consist of rhein,emodin,chrysophanol,aloe-emodin,physcion,gallic acid,berberine hydrochloride,palmatine;quercitrosid,and linarin.


On the basis of the global and regional expertise to the south of the Tyumen region can offer the following environmental engineering and design activities: the development of innovative technological processes of production, reduction of energy consumption per unit of production, increase productivity by increasing the power to performers, increasing the efficiency of power plants (optimum thermal conditions, optimizing workflow and fuel, the use of modern materials, etc.), switching to other fuels (gasification engines, boilers, domestic and processing plants), heat saving (the use of new insulation materials, reducing the temperature of the coolant heating systems by reducing the length of the transition to individual heating, tougher building codes for insulation, etc.); the use of alternative energy sources (wind, solar, etc.). The development of civilization is accompanied by ever-increasing anthropogenic impact on nature. Human activity leads to an increase in carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to climate change. In this regard, of particular relevance is the determination and prediction of the load on the environment, to develop a set of regional environmental activities. On the example of the Tyumen region forecast of the effectiveness of these measures. As environmental protection measures proposed for gas transfer tractor machinery, gas heating of the private sector, modernization of gas compressor stations and boiler plants, the increase in area forests. Forecast emissions and deposition of CO 2 held before 2015 for three scenarios, the development and implementation of environmental measures. The cost of quotas from the projected reduction in CO 2 emissions will be more than 2 milliard rubles.


The present invention provides a method for administering a substance to the keratinous fibers of the brush, the brush comprising a core defining a helical spirals beam, and the beam projecting from the core and clamped between the turns of the bristles. The brush comprises at least two deformed bristles clamped between two adjacent spirals, bristles having a length, along its length and at least one point, a material removal or stretching, or flattened, and the bristle in a non-radial manner extending outwardly from that point.


Being part of the tourism industries requires substantial knowledge. Therefore, it is important to be aware of all the factors that influence a tourist to purchase a particular tourism product. These complex factors are vital into the final purchase decision of an offer with emotional value for customers. This paper presents the typologies of tourists and tourism, and in relation to these aspects, the different types of segmentation, as well as several motivators and determinants that tourism companies and tourists should acknowledge in order to provide the premises for a win-win situation.


This paper discusses and the main features of MES software architecture. Based on considered requirements we offer implementation of one of the possible options of the software architecture. In addition, generic scheme and architectural principles were proposed. Paper describes the level of service and the level of client that uses services, design pattern for a client that effectively meets the architectural requirements and shows the possibility of joint development using given architecture.


In this study, we implement six ranging-based localization algorithms from the literature and evaluate them in simulations that employ real-world ultrasound ranging data. We find that small variations in the ranging model can lead to large variations in localization error. We analyze each algorithm to identify how implicit assumptions may be violated by empirical ranging data and why this changes the behavior of the algorithm


The law, like all other social sciences, has its own character. Among the characters it possesses, is the language of law, which of course differs from the language of economics, the language of political science, and so forth. The legal language of the collection of laws itself, has its own character, and is highly dependent on the social conditions under which law and legal language develop. This paper wants to break down the English language in the context of Indonesia which is influenced by law, state, including the influence of Islamic law. Keyword: Source of Law, Legal Language, Indonesia.


Metal particle oxidation is an important factor in catalysis. Water-induced oxidation is well-known to occur during Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS) and can lead to deactivation [1-4]. Air oxidation/reduction treatments are observed to increase the initial activity in FT catalysts [5,6]. Thus, oxidation can either lead to significant deactivation [1-4] or to improved activity [5,6]. Several ex-situ TEM studies were undertaken to reveal the effects of these different oxidation environments on the metal particle morphology in an experimental supported Co-based FTS catalyst.


The development strategy of heat treatment technology and equipment in China was investigated,and it was indicated that one of the key point of development of the whole heat treatment industry lies in the design,production,extension and application of advanced high-efficient and energy-saving equipment at present.In consideration of the reality in China,the development of controlled atmosphere heat treatment technology will be a key measure to accomplish the modernization of heat treatment,and the foundamental way out for the creation of drip feed controlled atmosphere heat treatment furnace and its assembling unit lies in improvement on tightness and uniformity of atmosphere,precise control of carburization,intellectualized operation and their further expention of application.


A pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier, a tramadol material and a phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor, and a kit comprising a container holding a tramadol material and a phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor or a first container holding a tramadol material and a second container holding a phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor.


Turkey is a foreign dependent country in terms of non-renewable fossil fuels, but in terms of the renewable energy sources; it has a great potential to meet all its needs. Turkey's increasing energy demand because of foreign dependent fossil fuels is making country's economic conditions harsher and harsher. However, Turkey is becoming a center of attraction in the renewable energy sector. In fact, Turkey is the country which has Europe's highest solar energy potential. For example, Turkey's wind energy potential is estimated to be 48000 MW.  The total  potential  is  estimated  to  be 38000 MW on land and 10000 on the sea. Turkey, is also a rich country in terms of wind energy. A total of 4000 MW of capacity utilization was achieved in the wind power by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources in 2017 by the Renewable Energy Resource areas tender. According to the data of the Energy Market Regulatory Authority, Turkey's installed capacity of wind power is around 6621 MW.  The wind power sector, which started to develop rapidly after the Law of Renewable Energy's coming into force in 2005, has grown by an average of  25-30 percent each year for the last five years. Turkey is also one of the world's richest countries in terms of geothermal energy sources. The introduction of rich geothermal energy resources in Western Anatolia will make significant contributions to the national economy. The diversification and growth of renewable energy sources will contribute significantly to the national economy as well as the positive environmental impacts (greenhouse effect).


Efforts to promote reform-based mathematics instruction in schools are pervasive, yet many teachers continue to use more traditional, procedural methods (Paolucci, 2015). In this chapter, the authors suggest that to achieve sustained adoption of reform-based instruction in mathematics, it is essential for professional development programs to draw teachers' attention to sources of mathematics teaching efficacy afforded by reform-based teaching, such as enhanced student thinking. Educator preparation programs are ideal settings in which to begin this process, and the authors describe how scaffolded reflection activities within a mathematics methods course were used to focus preservice teachers' attention on sources of mathematics teaching efficacy that are congruent with reform-based mathematics instruction. The authors suggest that engendering such a shift in the sources for mathematics teaching efficacy may lead to more widespread and sustained use of reform-based teaching methods by preservice teachers in their future practice.


The rapid growth of information and communication systems in recent years has brought with it an increased need for security. Meanwhile, encryption, which constitutes the basis of the majority of security schemes, may imply a significant amount of energy consumption. Encryption algorithms, depending on their complexity, may consume a significant amount of computing resources, such as memory, battery power and processing time. Therefore, low energy encryption is crucial, especially for battery powered and passively powered devices. Thus, it is of great importance to achieve the desired security possible at the lowest cost of energy.

The approach advocated in this thesis is based on the lack of energy implication in security schemes. It investigates the optimum security mode selection in terms of the energy consumption taking into consideration the security requirements and suggests a model for energy-conscious adaptive security in communications. Stochastic and statistical methods are implemented – namely reliability, concentration inequalities, regression analysis and betweenness centrality – to evaluate the performance of the security modes and a novel adaptive system is proposed as a flexible decision making tool for selecting the most efficient security mode at the lowest cost of energy. Several symmetric algorithms are simulated and the variation of four encryption parameters is examined to conclude the selection of the most efficient algorithm in terms of energy consumption. The proposed security approach is twofold, as it has the ability to adjust dynamically the encryption parameters or the energy consumption, either according to the energy limitations or the severity of the requested service.


Vitiligo is characterized by the destruction of functional melanocytes in the skin. This destruction can target melanocytes anywhere in the body, in turn affecting the function of the organs in which the affected melanocytes reside. Melanocytes in the skin, uveal tract and ear are similar in their physiology and morphology, and share a common embryological origin.


The four histidine residues in bovine pancreatic ribonuclease A (RNase A) occur at positions 12, 48, 103, and 119 in the amino acid sequence.' Two of them, residues 12 and 119, are known to be in the active site of the enzyme.2-4 The C-2 protons of these four histidines were shown to give rise to distinct NMR absorptions that were initially observed as three peaks in the 60-Mc spectrum of RNase A.5 that the four peaks shift mononucleotide C2-H active-site the four to appropriate this work done research (GM-14312) from the the and by a research (GB4766) from the National Science Foun-dation. The are indebted to Drs. Sandor L. and F. of & Co., for the separation of S-peptide and S-protein and for many helpful dis-cussions.


This paper deals with direct and inverse source problems for parabolic or byperbolic PDEs containing nonlinear Volterra operators (including the variable order time-fractional derivatives). We show the well posedness (existence and uniqueness of a solution) of various settings. The proof-technique is based on the contraction mapping theorem and on a bootstrap argument, which ensures the existence of a global in time solution.


At the beginning of the twentieth century there were more than 30 Sugar factories. Now there remain only two, one in Groningen (Hoogkerk) and the other in Noord-Brabant (Dinteloord). This means that beets must be transported over long distances. Transport costs make up about 50% of the total expenses of the beet refining process, even though transport has been optimized extensively. With the expected rise of energy prices, centralized processing will become significantly more expensive.


Bisector construction plays an important role in many geometric computations. This article explains how to compute rational bisectors of point-surface and sphere-surface pairs. This article shows that the bisector of a point and a rational surface in R/sup 3/ (3D space) is also a rational surface. This result implies that the bisector of a sphere and a surface with a rational offset is also a rational surface. Even a simple rational bisector between two spheres and that between a point and a sphere have many important applications in practice. The bisector between a cube and a sphere consists of various surface patches, some of them are the bisectors between portions of the sphere and the corners of the cube. An application that uses the bisector of two spheres (of different radii) occurs in computing an optimal path for an airplane trying to avoid radar detection. Assuming each radar has different intensity, we can model the influence regions with spheres of different radii. The optimal path must lie on the bisector surface of the spheres.


This paper reports on the measurement of the impact of impeller eccentricity on the stability of a radial compressor. The test radial compressor is a shrouded type with a vaneless diffuser. The relative eccentricity between the impeller and the casing has been achieved by offsetting the casing with precision shims. The eccentric impeller induces tangential flow redistribution, resulting in non-axisymmetric flow field, especially at the impeller exit. At the design condition, eccentricity has little influence on the compressor pressure rise. However, near the instability onset point, pressure rise decreases slightly as the eccentricity is increased. Under the baseline conditions, the compressor goes directly into classic surge at the flow coefficient of 0.0218. However, under eccentric conditions, the compressor goes into rotating stall first and then goes into surge. Before going into rotating stall, the compressor exhibits a modal-type stall behavior. With increasing eccentricity, rotating stall onset flow coefficient increases, but the subsequent surge appears at the same flow coefficient of 0.0218.


.................................................................................................................. ii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ..................................................................................................... iv 1. CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... 1 2. CHAPTER 2 EFFECTS OF REMOVAL OF FLORAL BUDS AND APICAL MERISTEMS ON PROPAGULE PRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 9 2.1 Experiment 1: Removal of Floral Buds and Apical Meristems in Greenhouse Environment ........ 9 2.1.


Aspergillus is a mould which may lead to a variety of infectious, allergic diseases depending on the immune status or pulmonary structure of the host. Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis occurs primarily in patients with severe immunodeficiency. Early and rapid diagnosis of systemic fungal infections remain limited, despite intensive efforts by many investigators. Few clinical guidelines have been previously proposed for either diagnosis or management of Pulmonary Aspergillosis. The current study was undertaken for comparing various detection methods like conventional direct microscopy or histopathology, culture methods, immunological (GM ELISA) and molecular methods (PCR). To identify carcinoma cell types and to categorize Aspergillosis types histopathology was done. For direct fungal examination, culture, Aspergillus polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and galactomannan (GM) detection, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluids were collected. In this study microscopy was found to have low sensitivity of (70.5%) while culture had highest specificity (97.6%). GM assay showed a sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 86.4% whereas PCR has an overall sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 81.3%. Thus, we suggest that both BAL PCR and GM ELISA may be beneficial for use in early diagnosis of Aspergillosis, especially those patients who do not demonstrate radiological signs. Comparison of Various Laboratory Detection Methods for Diagnosing Pulmonary Aspergillosis Sadaf Riyaz1, Nazish Fatima1*, Harris M Khan1 and Shameem M2 1Department of Microbiology, Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh, India 2Department of TB and Respiratory Diseases, Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh, India


A study has been made of the effect of level of treatment of hard sweet biscuit doughs with sodium metabisulphite (SMS) on dough consistency and some properties of the finished biscuits. The results obtained suggest that the elastic properties of this type of dough are associated with about 50% of the disulphide (SS) groups present in the flour proteins. The remaining SS groups contribute to the cohesion of the doughs. The reduced amount of energy input required during the formation of a dough sheet from doughs containing 225 p.p.m. SMS (flour weight basis) compared with that required for untreated doughs is shown to approximate to the bond energy of SS bonds broken by the action of the SMS.


The Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution is authorized to cooperate with any State, educational institution, or scientific organization in the United States for continuing ethnological researches among the American Indians and the excavation and preservation of archaeological remains. The sum of $20,000 is authorized for expenses. The Secretary may direct allowances to States contributing to investigations. All cooperative work shall be under the direction of the Secretary of the Smithsonian. Where lands are involved which are under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs or the National Park Service, cooperative work thereon shall be under regulations provided by the Secretary of the Interior.


Recent advances in MEMS technology, low-power multimedia signal processing algorithms, and wireless communication technologies have made autonomous microsensor networking technology a viable solution for solving a wide range of remote-monitoring problems. Wireless microsensor networks are particularly attractive for military ISR applications because of their potential for rapid, covert deployment and persistent surveillance for wide area search, detection, and cueing. In this paper, we survey techniques that can be applied at each layer of the network protocol stack to produce clandestine, power-efficient wireless microsensor network implementations.


Seismic reflection methods have a wide range of applications in marine geologic and geotechnical applications. Mapping surfaces and subsurface features using analog seismic reflection data is a time‐consuming process because two‐way travel time values read from paper sections must be posted on a base map, and the volume of data involved is very large. In this article, a simple FORTRAN program to convert shot‐point numbers along a horizon or reflector in analog seismic data to x‐y coordinates is presented. After conversion, the x and y coordinates with corresponding two‐way travel time values of the points along the horizon can be used for computer contouring, or the two‐way travel time values can be easily posted on the base map for hand contouring. Usage of the program is not limited to seismic reflection data; it can be used for any type of analog data measured along a track line.


The nonapeptide antiflammin P1 (H-Met-Gln-Met-Lys-Lys-Val-Leu-Asp-Ser-OH), its isoAsp8 analogue and the corresponding aminosuccinyl peptide were prepared, characterized and tested for inhibition of phospholipase A2 (PLA2) in vitro and for anti-inflammatory activity in vivo under assay conditions recently recommended. All peptides are devoid of PLA2 inhibitory and anti-inflammatory activity.


The embodiment of the invention discloses a method and device for classifying data. The method comprises the steps that classification conflict resolution rules are defined in advance, conflicting data in the classification process are solved, valid data are obtained, and therefore unambiguous and conflict-free data are obtained; a frequently-used word list is used for screening the valid data to obtain a collocation word list, a probability matrix is formed according to the collocation word list, and therefore data sparseness is avoided.


Received: 22/Oct/2007, Accepted: 3/May/2008 Objective: This study describes our experiences in reproductive cloning using two different procedures resulting in birth of the first successfully cloned sheep in Iran and the Middle-East, nick-named "Royana". Materials and Methods: Abattoir-derived sheep oocytes were enucleated after in vitro maturation for 18-20hrs and then reconstructed by ear-derived sheep somatic cells using two different procedures of renucleation (subzonary, intracytoplasmic), embryo culture (coculture, sequential medium) and embryo transfer (intra fallopian, intra uterine). Pregnancy status and fetal development were followed regularly and elective cesarean was inducted on day 145 of pregnancy. Histopathological and genetical examinations were performed on either aborted and delivered clones for confirmation different aspects of cloning. Results: The two procedures were both efficient in producing early and/or advanced cloned embryos, establishing early and/or advanced stages of pregnancy till delivery. Four pregnancies were detected; one were failed at early pregnancy, one aborted on day 90, one was still born and the fourth delivered to a healthy male lamb nick named "Royana". Conclusion: Many different approaches have been developed for mammalian cloning which all are judged by their ultimate potency for establishment of successful pregnancies terminated to healthy/viable clones. As a preliminary study toward establishment of the technology, this study also successfully examined the competency of two procedures of somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT). However, the overall low efficiency of SCNT indicates that many different aspects of the technology remain to be dissolved.


The richness of Brazilian flora and fauna reveal opportunities for agri-food markets, especially regarding the added value of regional foods, brand development, and differentiation strategies. In this context, the aim of the present study was to characterize the business strategies used by the Brotos Frutos Culinária do Cerrado Association, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. To achieve the proposed objectives, techniques of observation and direct interviews with those responsible for the Association were used. The results revealed the absence of a business plan capable of guiding the organization's practices, a lack of knowledge on the market and on consumer behavior. Suggestions to improve the management are discussed during the study.


Members of the bone morphogenetic protein-1/tolloid (BMP-1/Tld) family of metalloproteinases, also known as procollagen C-proteinases (PCPs), control multiple biological events (including matrix assembly, cross-linking, cell adhesion/migration and pattern formation) through enzymatic processing of several extracellular substrates. PCP activities on fibrillar procollagens can be stimulated by another family of extracellular proteins, PCP enhancers (PCPE-1, PCPE-2), which lack intrinsic enzymatic activity. While PCPs have multiple substrates, the extent to which PCPEs is involved in the processing of proteins other than fibrillar procollagens is unknown. In the experiments reported here, PCPE-1 was found to have no effect on the in vitro BMP-1 processing of procollagen VII, the procollagen V


Abstract : Satellite data that are currently available in numerical form for operational use include temperature profiles and cloud-motion measurements. In this study, several different techniques were tested for possible use in deriving wind profiles from these data. The eventual application of the wind profiles would be in objective analysis and numerical weather prediction. The techniques were tested using research data sets prepared by the National Environmental Satellite Service (NESS) at the University of Wisconsin. The satellite data consist of high-resolution TIROS-N temperature profiles and GOES cloud-motion measurements. The evaluation of the techniques was based on comparisons with radiosonde observations over the United States. Two of the techniques tested were found to give promising results: one, a technique based on the use of thermal winds to extrapolate wind values upward and downward from the cloud-motion level, and the other a technique based on eigenvector calculations. These two techniques, or similar ones, should be of current operational value over oceanic areas devoid of conventional data, provided that reliable height values for cloud motions and reasonably accurate estimates of surface winds can be provided.


The Comparative Survival Study (CSS) was initiated in 1996 as a multi-year program of the fishery agencies and tribes to estimate survival rates over different life stages for spring and summer chinook (hereafter, chinook) produced in major hatcheries in the Snake River basin and from selected hatcheries in the lower Columbia River. Much of the information evaluated in the CSS is derived from fish tagged with Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags. A comparison of survival rates of chinook marked in two different regions (which differ in the number of dams chinook have to migrate through) provides insight into the effects of the Snake/Columbia hydroelectric system (hydrosystem). The CSS also compares the smolt-to-adult survival rates (SARs) for Snake River chinook that were transported versus those that migrated in-river to below Bonneville Dam. Additional comparisons can be made within in-river experiences as well comparison between the different collector projects from which smolts are transported. CSS also compares these survival rates for wild Snake River spring and summer chinook. These comparisons generate information regarding the relative effects of the current management actions used to recover this listed species. Scientists and managers have recently emphasized the importance of delayed hydrosystem mortality to long-term managementmore » decisions. Delayed hydrosystem mortality may be related to the smolts experience in the Federal Columbia River Power System, and could occur for both smolts that migrate in-river and smolts that are transported. The CSS PIT tag information on in-river survival rates and smolt-to-adult survival rates (SARs) of transported and in-river fish are relevant to estimation of ''D'', which partially describes delayed hydrosystem mortality. The parameter D is the differential survival rate of transported fish relative to fish that migrate in-river, as measured from below Bonneville Dam to adults returning to Lower Granite Dam. When D = 1, there is no difference in survival rate after hydrosystem passage. When D < 1, then transported smolts die at a greater rate after release below Bonneville Dam than smolts that have migrated in-river to below Bonneville Dam. While the relative survival rates of transported and in-river migrants are important, the SARs must be also be sufficient to allow the salmon to persist and recover (Mundy et al. 1994). Decreased SARs could result from delayed hydrosystem mortality for either transported or in-river migrants, or both. Major objectives of the CSS include: (1) development of a long-term index of transport SAR to in-river SAR for Snake River hatchery and wild spring and summer chinook smolts measured at Lower Granite Dam; (2) develop a long-term index of survival rates from release of smolts at Snake River hatcheries to return of adults to the hatcheries; (3) compute and compare the overall SARs for selected upriver and downriver spring and summer chinook hatchery and wild stocks; and (4) begin a time series of SARs for use in hypothesis testing and in the regional long-term monitoring and evaluation program. Primary CSS focus in this report is for wild and hatchery spring/summer chinook that outmigrated in 1997 to 2000 and returned in 2003. Another goal of CSS was to help resolve uncertainty concerning marking, handling and bypass effects associated with control fish used in National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) transportation research and evaluation. Significant concern had been raised that the designated control groups, which were collected, marked and released at dams, did not experience the same conditions as the in-river migrants which were not collected and bypassed under existing management, and that the estimated ratios of SARs of transported fish to SARs of control fish may be biased (Mundy et al. 1994). Instead of marking at the dams, as traditionally done for NMFS transportation evaluations, CSS began marking sufficient numbers of fish at the hatcheries and defining in-river groups from the detection histories at the dams (e.g., total arrivals, never detected, detected one or more times).« less


With increasing frequency, criminologists have documented the growth of a culture of control that has ushered in repressive penal policies and diminished people's freedoms. Contra the portrayal offered by these 'criminologies of catastrophe', this article argues that there are several factors within contemporary European societies that militate against authoritarian rule and impel justice towards a negotiated model. European political integration is responsible for advancing a more complex form of justice as powerful supra-national actors are able to articulate their own understanding of the harms that national criminal laws should repel in countries such as Ireland. Societies are also becoming more internally complex as victims are increasingly critical of their exclusion from the criminal justice system and have demanded greater inclusiveness. Penal changes do not necessarily arise from crime being the last common social denominator by which politics can appeal to the people. They may reflect a more complex form of democracy in which various 'counter-democratic' forces challenge the powers of elected governments and justice emerges from a continuous cycle of negotiations.


This study reveals the da'wah of the Honda Club Indonesia (HCI) community in Mojokerto, which originally focused on motorcycle activities into a da'wah forum that provides benefits to the wider community. Through the application of social identity theory, the HCI Mojokerto community has succeeded in developing itself as a medium for da'wah and increasing the knowledge and understanding of members and the surrounding community. This research uses a qualitative approach with data collection methods through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation of HCI Mojokerto community activities. The results showed that this community was able to utilize a common hobby, namely motorcycles, as a basis for providing da'wah value in every activity carried out. The HCI Mojokerto community actively carries out religious preaching-oriented activities, such as silaturahmi, social services, and religious pilgrimages. Through these activities, community members get to know each other, increase religious understanding, and strengthen social values. In addition, this community plays a role in empowering its members and the surrounding community through opportunities for self-development and contributions to social activities. The Honda Club Indonesia (HCI) community in Mojokerto being a forum for da'wah and community empowerment is a good example of the application of social identity theory. With a focus on da'wah and empowerment, the HCI Mojokerto community makes a positive contribution to strengthening religious and social values in the surrounding environment.


To assess the effectiveness of naturally prepared galactogogue mix on breast milk production and prolactin levels in postnatal mothers. Natural Fenugreek and Garlic based Galactogogue mixes were formulated and standardized. Organoleptic evaluation of the same mixes was also conducted by a ten panel members. Followed by this, 30 motherinfant pairs were assigned into 3 groups. Group I (n=10) consisted of mothers who were receiving galactagogue mix containing fenugreek every day, Group II (n=10) consisted of mothers who were receiving galactagogue mix containing garlic every day and Group 3 (n=10) were assigned as control group. The intervention was carried out for seven days, the baseline and post treatment serum prolactin levels of the mothers were determined using a standard protocol. Organoleptic scores of Garlic galactogogue mix was superior than Fenugreek galactogogue mix attributing to its bitter taste. The mean measured serum prolactin levels of the mothers who received galactagogue mixes were higher than the control group (p<0.05). Galactogogue mixes using natural ingredients especially fenugreek seeds were found be highly acceptable and supplementation of these galactagogue mixes seems to be useful for enhancing breast milk production. © 2014 Elixir All rights reserved. ARTICLE INF O Article h istory: Received: 14 October 2014; Received in revised form: 22 November 2014; Accepted: 3 December 2014;


Charcoal-supported palladium and nickel binary salt catalysts showed higher lignin gasification activity than the linear combination activities of the individual monometal catalysts, indicating a b...


High Fischer ratio oilgo-peptide was one kind of low polypeptide,which contained 3 to 9 amino acids,furthermore,the concentration of the brached-chain amino acids was more than the aromatic amino acids in it.This paper studied the physiological functions and researched trend of oligo-peptides with high Fischer ratio and discussed the exploitation of oligo-peptides with high Fischer ratio according to the specific composition of amino acids of about fly konjaku flour.


Abstract Initial primary teacher education should be designed to cater for the socially, culturally and linguistically diverse populations found in schools. They rarely are. As a result they tend to promote social reproduction rather than social transformation. Using vignettes drawn from our work on the New South Wales Ministerial Advisory Council for the Quality of Teaching we demonstrate the need to re‐explore the fundamental purposes and goals of preparing teachers to meet the needs of all children in our primary schools. We propose a reconceptualization of teacher education around a cultural studies perspective as a productive way forward which would allow integration rather than compartmentalization of knowledge and which encourages a search for truth in which tolerance of ambiguity and uncertainty feature such that knowledge is understood as relative and fallible.


The abiotic environment can play an important role in generating variation within and among populations of ectotherms (see Dunham et al., 1989). Among the more important of abiotic factors influencing ectotherm life histories and growth rate is temperature (Sinervo and Adolph, 1989,1994; Sinervo, 1990), which is often mediated by its potential effect on the duration of activity periods (Grant and Dunham, 1990). Individuals and/or populations living in different habitats or slopes (e.g., east vs. west-facing; north vs. south-facing) can potentially have different potential activity periods which, in turn, may influence an individual's ability to grow, as well as the body size distributions among habitats and slopes within a single population. In a population of Sceloporus virgatus along a creekbed in the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona, G. Smith (1995) found that the mean body sizes of individuals differed between habitats (an open slide habitat vs. a closed woods habitat) and between slopes (north-facing vs. south facing). In addition, there were differences in growth rate, survivorship, and proportion of females reproducing in their first year (G. Smith, 1995). In this paper, I report observations on habitat use and body size in a population of Urosaurus ornatus occurring in the same creekbed as the S. virgatus studied by G. Smith (1995, 1996), where they have previously been shown to be potential competitors (D. Smith, 1981). Because of the differences in body size distributions and life history and demographic traits previously observed in S. virgatus, I expected to find parallel differences in U. ornatus. A population of Urosaurus ornatus was studied from 8 April to 22 July 1993 (concurrent with the studies on S. virgatus). The study site was located in the Coronado National Forest, 2.5 km SW of the Southwestern Research Station in the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona. The site consisted of a 1.2 km


To solve the problem of process instances adaptation caused by dynamic process changes in workflow systems, a solution of workflow instance migration based on automatic planning mechanism was proposed, in which AI planning methods were used in migrating workflow system. The initial state and the target state of migrating instance were expressed with disjunction of an order prediction, the HTN method was used to plan task, which enabled migrating instance planning task sequence based its current state and the target state, then according to the task sequence and the services provided by work poison, dynamic migration domain was established and corresponding itinerary graph was constructed, and using travel experience of other migrating instance as enlightening information, with the search strategy based on ant algorithm, the optimal solution map was chosen from travel plans which included multiple solutions.


The Sociology of Consumption: A Global Approach, authored by Joel Stillerman, offers a long-overdue account of the processes and cultural relevance of consumption in the twenty-first century. Patricia Hogwood finds much to admire in this solid introduction to the diverse theoretical literatures on consumption and its exploration of the new opportunities and challenges arising for governments and citizens alike due to rapid changes in contemporary practices of consumption.


This paper proposes a three-dimensional model of the hammer mill for high-efficacy recycle process. It has been established with modeling software (SolidWorks) to solve the inconvenience of the testing with a real machine by imported into Simulink. According to various types of wastes creating in huge amounts by every consumption around the word, an effective hammer mill machine is strongly required. The machine should be able to mill all types of wastes including soft (food waste) and hard materials (construction and demolition waste). The significant factors of the modeling of a hammer mill machine are relied on its blades. Therefore, we introduce the calculation of force applying to the blades, as well as, the evaluation of materials are used for making the blades (Stainless steel and Titanium). The evaluation of the force according to the blade materials are conducted by the simulation of the hammer mill model used for corn and brisk. The experimental results show that the proposed force applying to the blades made of Titanium are able to mill both of corn and brisk more efficiently than stainless steel blades do considering to the following parameters: normal stress, static stain, static displacement, and factor of safety (FOS).


In this Constitutional Commentary review piece, Allan considers Jeremy Waldron's arguments for hate speech laws in Waldron's book THE HARM IN HATE SPEECH. Allan finds them all lacking and ultimately unpersuasive. The review is not premised on a parsing of precedents. It considers Waldron's case from first principles.


Background and Aims: The occurrence of colonization with antibiotic-resistant Gram-positive cocci becomes more and more common among cirrhotic patients requiring intensive care. Few data is available about the prevalence and risk factors of colonization with vancomycin-resistant entercoccus (VRE) or oxacillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (ORSA) in critically cirrhotic patients.Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the prevalence of ORSA and VRE carriage in 238 cirrhotic patients at admission to ICU and analyze factors associated with ORSA and VRE carriage.Results: Sixteen out of 238 patients (6.72%) were already colonized with either ORSA or VRE upon admission to ICU. Compared to non-colonized patients, the colonized patients were more likely to have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (P=0.003) or to have received metronidazole (P=0.003) and glycopeptide antibiotics (vancomycin, teicoplanin) (P=0.010). The ICU and hospital stays were significantly longer in those patients with colonization with VRE or ORSA. However, there was no difference in mortality rates. Administration of metronidazole before admission to ICU was an independent factor associated with colonization with VRE or ORSA.Conclusions: Colonization with VRE or ORSA is common in critically ill cirrhotic patients upon admission to ICU. Prospective studies with surveillance cultures are needed to address potential risk factors and help develop strategies for prevention of colonization in critically ill cirrhotic patients.


I describe a new, comparative, version of the argument from interpersonal variation to subjectivism about color. The comparative version undermines a recent objectivist response to standard versions of that argument (Gomez-Torrente 2014).


In this work, we consider an initial boundary value problem related to the quasilinear parabolic equation A(t)|ut|m−2ut−△u+∫0tg(t−s)△u(x,s)ds=|u|p−2u, for m ≥ 2,p ≥ 2, A(t) a bounded and positive definite matrix, and g a continuously differentiable decaying function, and prove, under suitable conditions on g and p, a general decay of the energy function for the global solution and a blow‐up result for the solution with both positive and negative initial energy. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.


Fun though they seem, amusement parks are not completely without danger. Tiago Villanueva and colleagues shed light on the potential risks of amusement park rides to human health


Accurate modeling of memory effects is important for design of amplifiers with high requirements on linearity. In this work, asymmetries in third order intermodulation distortion products (IM3) were measured for different tone-spacings and compared to simulations. An accurate large-signal model and careful modeling of the test circuit, especially the drain bias feeds is important for correct prediction of sideband asymmetries. Transient thermal measurements were employed to extract a thermal network with two time constants, one for the die and another one for the package. The IM3 asymmetries were found to be dominated by impedances in the output circuit for large tone-spacings; for very small tone-spacings (< 10 kHz), thermal effects have an important influence. The IM3 asymmetries agreed qualitatively well between simulations and measurements as a function of output power for different tone-spacings.


Examination of plant-disease specimens collected by inspectors of the Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine during the insect and plant disease survey conducted in the general vicinity of ports of entry (1943-1945), revealed the existence of two species of Elsinoi~ Racib. (5), both undescribed. As noted elsewhere '(4) one of these two pathogenic species, discovered in South Carolina, produces lesions on aerial growth of Sesbaniaz exaltata, sometimes used as a green manure crop (1: 681) ; the other , found in Mississippi, produces a leaf spot and, less Qften, inconspicuous stem lesions on camphor-tree -(Cinnamomum cam phora), planted in the Southern States as a street tree (1 :178). The Elsinoi~ on Sesbania was identified by Limber, and the one on Cinnamomum by Pollack. Following verification of these fiudings, Jenkins suggested that a joint study leading to the description of the two species be undertaken.


We present a fusion method, based on fuzzy inference, for detecting buried objects using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) data. The GPR sensor generates 3-dimensional data that correspond to depth, down-track, and cross-track. Most discrimination algorithms process only 2-D slices of the 3-D cube: (down-track, depth) or (cross-track, depth). The performance of the down-track and cross-track discrimination algorithms can vary significantly depending on the target shape, burial orientation, and other environmental conditions. In some cases, these algorithms can provide complementary evidence, while in other cases they provide contradicting evidence. Thus, effective fusion of these algorithms can achieve higher probability of detection with fewer false alarms. The proposed fusion method is capable of learning meaningful and simple fuzzy rules for different regions of the input space, generated by partial confidence values of the different discriminators as well as additional background information. To learn the rules, first, the input space is partitioned to identify local contexts. Second, input membership functions are learned based on the distribution of the partial confidence values of the individual discriminators within each context. Third, output membership functions are generated by considering the relative numbers of targets and non-targets within each context. Finally, the input and output membership functions are combined into a Mamdani-type fuzzy inference system. The output of the learning process is a fuzzy rule base adapted to different contexts. Results on large and diverse GPR data collections show that the proposed fusion can identify local, simple, and meaningful rules capable of non-linear fusion of different discriminators. We also show that the proposed fuzzy inference outperforms commonly used fusion methods.


Res_eng:The article focuses on the special relationship Socrates establishes with (mainly homoerotic) love, as stated by the Greek rhetorician Maximus of Tyre (2ndc AD) in four of his Dissertations (18-21), entitled Socrates' eroticism.


The research is aimed to measure the effectiveness of Islamic values used as a material in group counseling service in the school to increase the honesty of students at SMP-IT Masjid Syuhada Yogyakarta. The research method used is one group pre-test and post-test design experiment involving eight students of SMP-IT Masjid Syuhada. The research subject is chosen from the scale of the lowest honesty and based on the result of discussion among the researcher, the school counselor and the master of the class. The data are collected by using the scale of students' honesty (ri= 0,367 – 0,729 α= 0,810 ), questionnaire, observation, and interview. The data analysis technique used is wilcoxon signed ranks test. The result of wilcoxon signed ranks test shows different score of the research subject's (the students) honesty level before and after joining the group counseling service based on Islamic values (manipulation), Z = -2,232 and p-value = 0,026 (p-values < 0,050. The practical nuance of Islamic values supports the research subject in understanding and practicing the teaching got from their study and interaction with their parents and other people in their daily life. It can be concluded from the research that group counseling based on Islamic values can increase the students' honesty, so it can be used to develop the counseling service in the school especially for the students with low level of honesty.


The main effort in the plastic industry is to replace expensive special polymers such as LCP, PPS and PEI by cheaper options like PA, PE, PBT etc. One of the many methods of improvement of plastics is the radiation crosslinking. It's very effective way of targeted modification of the properties of polymer materials, not only mechanical, but also thermal or chemical properties. This submitted master thesis deals with the influence of ionizing EB radiation on the mechanical properties of technical polymer materials. The object of research in this thesis is to monitoring the effect of two doses of radiation on the tensile properties at different temperatures. Polyamides are examined here. The master thesis is divided into theoretical and practical part. The literary study in the theoretical part describes aspects of polymer materials, polyamides, followed by modi-fying of the properties along with radiation crosslinking and tensile testing in seven chapters. The practical part is devoted to a description of selected polyamides, used machines, the preparation and testing of specimens. In the end of the thesis, all the results are evalu-ated and discussed.


Finite difference modelling of elastic wave fields is a practical method for elucidating features of records obtained for exploration seismic purposes, including surface waves. This has become possible because of the major increase in computing power available at reasonable cost. To take advantage of this power a 2D finite difference modelling program for elastic displacements has been written in Matlab. Two techniques for representing realistic boundaries are presented in some detail. Examples are provided of the program's use to propagate waves at the surface of the earth through shallow lateral and vertical velocity changes. It can be seen that surface wave reflections and transmissions have similarities to body wave reflections and transmissions.


A combination of see-through head-worn or helmet-mounted displays (HMDs) and imaging sensors is frequently used to overcome the limitations of the human visual system in degraded visual environments (DVE). A visual-conformal symbology displayed on the HMD allows the pilots to see objects such as the landing site or obstacles being invisible otherwise. These HMDs are worn by pilots sitting in a conventional cockpit, which provides a direct view of the external scene through the cockpit windows and a user interface with head-down displays and buttons. In a previous publication, we presented the advantages of replacing the conventional head-down display hardware by virtual instruments. These virtual aircraft-fixed cockpit instruments were displayed on the Elbit JEDEYE system, a binocular, see-through HMD. The idea of our current work is to not only virtualize the display hardware of the flight deck, but also to replace the direct view of the out-the-window scene by a virtual view of the surroundings. This imagery is derived from various sensors and rendered on an HMD, however without see-through capability. This approach promises many advantages over conventional cockpit designs. Besides potential weight savings, this future flight deck can provide a less restricted outside view as the pilots are able to virtually see through the airframe. The paper presents a concept for the realization of such a virtual flight deck and states the expected benefits as well as the challenges to be met.


Ahmadiyya saga in Indonesia just like a never ending stories. Starting from the non-acceptance of them in society, violence and intimidation, pressure from Islamic organizations and the Indonesian Ulema Council. The government placed in the position of a dilemma. On one hand the government is required to protect its citizens in this regard Ahmadiyya followers are intimidated by a group or community that does not accept them, on the other hand the government must determine the manner in which the Government should disband and ban the Ahmadiyya. When the Ahmadiyya and other religious people defended using the excuse of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN Human Rights artificial precisely considered weak and unable to protect Palestinians from Israeli attacks.  From here then comes the problem of where the followers of the Ahmadiyya to be able to put themselves in a society that does not accept them, Not an easy task to find the right solution for this case. Solutions that can be offered is to address these differences by looking at the cornerstone of our country Pancasila which has a single slogan Unity in Diversity. In that case author also concern about how the the government in maintaining security for Ahmadiyya followers whom a citizen of Indonesia as well? This is what will be studied in this paper.


This article is in two parts. The first part, in Italian, by Giuseppe Schinco, is a study of the typology and technical characteristics of a group of 225 lead slingshots found rather more than twenty years ago by a private metal detectorist on the hill of Botromagno near Gravina in Puglia. The second part, in English, by Alastair Small, is a review of the archaeological evidence for a possible siege of the site within the time frame suggested by the typological study of the slingshots. Since the site, which can be identified with the ancient Silvium, can be shown to have been abandoned around the end of the first quarter of the first century BC within that time frame, we conclude that the siege most probably took place during the slave war of 73–70 BC associated with Spartacus.


The paper presents results that reveal interactions between indicators of self-concept and peculiarities of networking of students at the polytechnic college. It has been concluded that recreational and communication motives are main ones to turn to social networking for college students. It is shown that self-concept plays an essential role in identifying a pattern of social networking. Self-confidence, self-worth mediate a level of communication and creative self-realization in social media, whereas self-blame and motivation of social acceptance define self-disclosure, self-presentation in social media.


Conventional techniques suggested for energy management in the multi-microgrid system uses energy trading between producer and consumer microgrids as a prime strategy. However, this paper explores various other options for energy management system (EMS) to fulfill consumer load demand such as trading with the main grid, buying power from producer microgrids or buying from the battery energy storage (BES). Rule-based and optimization approach is suggested for charging and discharging BES based on grid price band allocation. Producer microgrids with surplus power are allowed to select their strategy regarding the fraction of surplus power they want to trade depending on the bid placed by the consumer microgrids. A three-step multi-microgrid optimization mechanism is proposed. In the first step, realtime electricity price is categorized into two different limits i.e., an upper limit and lower limit. In the second part, consumer representative (CR) calculates the bid for buying power from producer microgrids and producer microgrids adjusts its power consumption looking at the bid placed CR. In the third step, optimization is performed by EMS for minimizing the overall operational cost of the system including the cost of BES. A detail case study is presented to check the effectiveness of the proposed energy management technique.


The paper states on the current situation of China's firancial software and the trend of it's development,and explains that China's financial and management software have entered a period of rapid development and great achieveiments have been made that arrest people's attention,but,facing challenges of the New Era,that is,the competition from financial softwares developed by foreign countries,especially the enterprise management software,there are still much more remained to be done in the future for China's financial and enterprise management software.


The character and the application of microbial antibiotics to food preservation are introduced. The tendency of them also has been foreseen.


Fenghuangshan silver deposit,Guangxi,was a large scale of silver deposit.In this paper the features of ore-controlling structures and the properly model for the formation and evolution of ore-controlling structures were discussed.Results showed that ore bodies were distributed in the extensional locals of the whole compressional-shearing ore-hosting faults,and the positions with altitude variation of the NWW-trending faults and the NWW-and the NWtrending fault intersections were benefit to mineralization.


In this article, the author relates two cases that foreshadow the cultural politics of colonial structures. Drawing upon poststructural, postcolonial, and psychoanalytic theoretical approaches, the author analyzes a range of textual productions manifested in dispersed sites that have formed the colonial image-repertoire and subjectification of Filipinos as errant children in need of discipline. Beginning with academic studies by American experts on the Philippines during the end of the nineteenth century, the living ethnological displays of Filipinos at the 1901 Buffalo and 1904 St. Louis international expositions in the United States, and finally to publications in the domain of education, the author exposes the structures of power through which racializing stereotypes and pathological populations were formed and perpetuated. The author proposes that criticism aimed at uncovering the colonial legacies of European modernity requires heeding issues of vision as well as language and rethinking the rhetorical form of contemporary educational inquiry. The author concludes by suggesting that studies of education can benefit from criticism animated by non-discursive language. Deploying Kaja Silverman's notion of heteropathic recollection to address the aesthetic strategies of contemporary artist Manuel Ocampo, the author provides a point of departure from which to engage enduring colonial stereotypes and assumptions that remain embedded in the present.


The invention discloses a method for determining the oleaginous microalgae harvesting time by utilizing the chlorophyll fluorescence parameter Pv/Fm. The method comprises the following steps: (1) carrying out conventional culture and stress induction on oleaginous microalgae, namely carrying out conventional autotrophic culture on the oleaginous microalgae; culturing the oleaginous microalgae to mid-log phase, and inducing accumulation of neutral fat under a stress condition; (2) detecting the chlorophyll fluorescence parameter Fv/Fm, namely sampling in an oil-production inducing process, and detecting Fv/Fm; (3) detecting the content of neutral fat, namely extracting algae oil by chloroform/methanol, and detecting the content of the neutral fat by means of a thin layer chromatography method and image analysis software; (4) determining the harvesting time, namely harvesting microalgae after the neutral fat in cells starts to be remarkably accumulated for 1-2 days, determining the Fv/Fm range after the neutral fat starts to be remarkably accumulated for 1-2 days to be the Fv/Fm harvesting range if the detected Fv/Fm and the neutral fat content are remarkably related, and determining the harvesting time when the algae solution Fv/Fm reaches the harvesting range in induction of neutral fat production under the same stress induction. The method is simple and quick in the chlorophyll fluorescence parameter Pv/Fm detection operation, has few interference factors, and is accurate and stable.


Pediatric neurological examination revealed positive findings for one-third of a residential treatment center population. Children with positive neurologicals were found to make less gain in academic achievement, as compared to other children. Significant correlations were also obtained between positive neurologicals and motor development, coordination, and change in Performance IQ.


This Strategic Plan is EMSL's template for achieving our vision of simultaneous excellence in all aspects of our mission as a national scientific user facility. It reflects our understanding of the long-term stewardship we must work toward to meet the scientific challenges of the Department of Energy and the nation. During the next decade, we will implement the strategies contained in this Plan, working closely with the scientific community, our advisory committees, DOE's Office of Biological and Environmental Research, and other key stakeholders. This Strategic Plan is fully aligned with the strategic plans of DOE and its Office of Science. We recognize that shifts in science and technology, national priorities, and resources made available through the Federal budget process create planning uncertainties and, ultimately, a highly dynamic planning environment. Accordingly, this Strategic Plan should be viewed as a living document for which we will continually evaluate changing needs and opportunities posed by our stakeholders (i.e., DOE, users, staff, advisory committees), work closely with them to understand and respond to those changes, and align our strategy accordingly.


Olivine is one of the most important minerals in Earth and planetary sciences. Fayalite Fe2(2+)SiO4, the ferrous end-member of olivine, is present in some terrestrial rocks and primitive meteorites (CV3 chondrites). A ferric fayalite (or ferri-fayalite), Fe(2+) Fe2(3+)(SiO4)2 laihunite, has been reported in Earth samples (magnetite ore, metamorphic and volcanic rocks...) and in Martian meteorites (nakhlites). Laihunite was also synthesized at 1 atmosphere between 400 and 700 C. We show evidence for the stability of a pure ferrifayalite end-member and for potential minerals with XFe(3+) between 2/3 and 1.


Objective: To apply Excel Software to the randomized block design. Methods: The table of randomization was projected by the way of inserting random number and compositor of Excel Software. Results: With convenience and rapidity, the animals were divided into every group randomly through this method. Conclusion: The application of Excel Software in the randomized block design is simple, rapid, exact and convenient.


Copyright: © 2015 Boukelia B. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. Abnormal circadian rhythms have been linked to illnesses such as diabetes, depression [1], bipolar disorder [2], seasonal affective disorder (SAD) [3] and even obesity [4]. Furthermore, circadian rhythms can affect body function and health due to sleep-wake cycles, body temperature [5], hormone release [6], and other important body functions. More recent studies have investigated other performance parameters that have also been found to possess a circadian rhythmicity, such as, stroke volume, cardiac output, blood pressure, vascular blood flow, metabolic rate, sweat rate and trunk flexibility [7].


We reported three cases of RSD treated with difficulty. In the first case, occurred after stripping of the lower leg varix. In the second case, it occurred after arthroscopy of the knee. In the second case, it occurred after sciatica. All three cases were treated by the sympathetic blockade. Their periods from the onset to the start of the sympathetic blockade were about nine months, five months and six months respectively. The long period was thought to be the most major cause of difficulty in treatment.


Abstract nouns can be dangerous things. They are easily used, even when they are imperfectly grasped. In this short article I want to throw a spotlight on the rather ill-defined borderland between Christian theology and the scientific disciplines. One way to do this is to get clear what we mean by the three abstract nouns which form our title.


Objective To evaluate the efficacy of the HuoXueQingJie decoction in adjusting the leptin releasing in rats with hyperlipidemic acute pancreatitis(HLAP).Methods Sixty SD male rats were randomly divided into 3 groups with 20 rats in each one: normal control group(NC),hyperlipidemic acute pancreatitis group(HLAP) and treatment group with HuoXueQingJie decoction(HXQJ).The HLAP model was established by single intraperitoneal injection of 500 mg/100 g body weight of L-arginine after being fed with high-fat diet for three weeks.The medicine or normal saline were given by way of gastrotube with 1 mL/100 g body weight every 12 h.Half of animals in each group were killed at 24 and 36 h after injection.Blood samples were taken for the examination of serum amylase,leptin,interleukin(IL)-1β,tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α,IL-10 while pancreatic tissues were removed for leptin and leptin receptor expression and localization and histological evaluation.Results At 24 h after injection,the level of amylase,IL-1β,TNF-α and leptin in HLAP group and HXQJ group were higher than those in NC group(P0.01),but the level in HXQJ group were lower than that in HLAP group.The leptin and leptin receptor expression of pancreatic tissues in both HLAP and HXQJ groups were higher compared to those in the NC group(P0.01),as the expression of those in HXQJ group was higher than that of HLAP group(P0.01).At the same time,the damage in pancreatic tissue was significantly enhanced(P0.01) and the increase of IL-10 was observed in HXQJ group only(P0.01).After 36 hours,the level of amylase and leptin in HLAP group and HXQJ group went down.The level of amylase in HXQJ group was lower than that of HLAP group,but the level of leptin in HXQJ group was higher than that in HLAP group.In both HLAP group and HXQJ group,the level of IL-1β,TNF-α and IL-10 continued to rise and the pancreatic damage aggravated.The level of IL-1β and TNF-α in HXQJ group were lower than those in HLAP,but the level of IL-10 was higher(P0.01).The pancreatic damage in histology was also less P0.01).The leptin and leptin receptor expression decreased in HLAP group and HXQJ group but the HXQJ group was higher than HLAP group(P0.01).Conclusion The Chinese traditional herbs HuoXueQingJie decoction played a variety of roles in HL-AP,such as increasing the level of leptin,keeping cytokine network in balance,and blocking the cascade of inflammatory mediators.


The invention relates to a knurling roll. The knurling roll comprises an upper knurling roll and a lower knurling roll. The upper knurling roll is provided with a plurality of bumps. The lower knurling roll is provided with a plurality of grooves. The bumps and the grooves are arranged in one to one match. The bumps can extend into the grooves. The cross section of each bump is circular and the profile is an isosceles trapezoid. The area of the cross section of each bump decreases gradually along a direction away from the upper knurling roll. Each bump is provided with a circular top surface. The diameter of each top surface is 0.2-1.5mm. Each bump is 0.3-2.0mm high. The included angle between two waists of the isosceles trapezoid formed by the profile of each bump is 30-50 degrees. The invention further provides a knurling process applying the knurling roll and knurling paper prepared by the knurling process. The knurling paper prepared by the knurling process is high in strength and strong in oil and water absorption capacity, and the paper is not layered.


The objective of this research is to re-examine the relationship between idiosyncratic risk and expected stock returns using panel threshold regression method in Taiwan stock market. According to CAPM, idiosyncratic risk should not bear a relationship with expected stock returns because it can be diversified away. This paper employs threshold regression model to uncover the underlying relationship between idiosyncratic risk and expected stock returns in Taiwan stock market from 1994/1 to 2013/12. Grounded on Merton (1987) that a positive relation exists between idiosyncratic risk and stock returns because investors are not well-diversified, we hypothesize that investors' incentive to diversify varies over time. Our results support Merton (1987) argument, the relationship between idiosyncratic risk and expected stock returns are often positive. However, when investors have strong incentive to well-diversify the idiosyncratic risk in their investments during a bear market, a weaker or no relation exists. In other words, investors' diversified degree of the idiosyncratic risk in their investmentsvaries with economic cycle and time and the positive relationship between idiosyncratic risk and expected stock returns doesn't always hold. The results will help reconcile the conflicting results found in the literatures.


Biodiesel was obtained by transesterification of babassu oil in anhydrous ethanol and methanol, employing NaOH as catalyst. The products obtained were characterized by physico-chemical and thermogravimetric analysis. It could be concluded that the properties of the two types of biodiesel (ethanolic and methanolic) are very similar when compared with diesel oil.


One-day old 3-Huang broilers were fed on the high-caloricity/low-protein diet for setting up pathological model of FLS to study hepatocyte cycle and apoptosis by Flow Cytometry.Compared with the control group,S and G2+M phases of the hepatocellular cycle was lower,and G0/G1 phase higher from 5 to 7 weeks in group B.Also,percentage of the hepatocellular apoptosis was markedly increased(P0.01) from 4 to 7 weeks in group B.The results showed that free radical were markedly increased in FLS caused by the high-caloricity diets,which injuried DNA of the hepatocytes and made hepatocytes stopping grow and apoptosis.At the same time,fat in liver could not be transited under the low protein diets,resulting in fat accumulation in hepatocytes and FLS was finally occurred.


non-mammalian tetrapods, 29% with mammals, 26% with various fishes, and 11% with invertebrates. A comparison of the decade's first half with its second half reveals that the number of invertebrate studies increased a few percentage points, whereas papers on mammals and fishes became proportionately less frequent. Purely behavioral and purely physiological papers decreased from 13% in the first half of the decade to just 3% in the second half. In contrast, the proportion of molecular evolution studies in BBE increased from 1 to 5%. Comparative neuroanatomical papers increased their representation from 50–60%, and neuroethological studies held steady at 17%. Papers on development, including adult plasticity, likewise came in at a relatively constant 11%. The largest Back in the 19th century, Santiago Ramón y Cajal selfpublished much of his work, and T.H. Huxley bought a distressed journal – the Natural History Review – to publish and promote important papers on primate brain evolution. Nowadays we are more fortunate. There are several journals that publish research in evolutionary neuroscience. Historically, Brain, Behavior and Evolution (BBE) has been one of the two main outlets for such work, the other being The Journal of Comparative Neurology. As Manger et al. [2008] noted in a recent metaanalysis, BBE has been particularly important for the dissemination of comparative research on non-mammalian vertebrates. BBE was founded in 1968 with Walter Riss as editor. Glenn Northcutt assumed the editorship in 1985 and worked closely with Mary Sue Northcutt as his assistant managing editor. They nurtured the journal until 1998. Because I was a student of Northcutt's during those years, I know how much love and work the Northcutts put into BBE. It came as a bit of a shock, therefore, when Northcutt let go of the editorship. However, Walter Wilczynski grasped the baton brilliantly. During the 11 years of his tenure, BBE published close to 450 papers, including 16 special issues covering the annual Karger Workshops – generously sponsored by the journal's publisher – and other symposia. Processing so many manuscripts must have been tiring, even with Blinda McClelland as assistant managing editor. Yet it must also have been fun, for the journal has continued to publish many excellent papers. The scope of BBE has changed subtly over the years. From 1999 to 2008, roughly 42% of all papers dealt with Published online: January 13, 2010


This star, classified F8 IIe + B:, has a very unusual ultraviolet spectrum, with abnormally strong and numerous absorption features in the far-UV and exceptionally strong Mg II emission. There is some resemblance to shell and pre-main-sequence B stars, but it more closely matches the strange spectra of the eclipsing systems VV Cep and SX Cas, and it probably has considerable circumstellar material at fairly high temperature. HD 207739 is probably an interacting binary and needs to be monitored for light and velocity variations.


Objective: To present chest radiographs, CT and pathological findings of pulmonary sclerosing hemangioma with concurrent sarcoidosis. To review the literatures regarding lung cancer and associated sarcoidosis and/or sclerosing hemangioma. Materials and Methods: A 50 year-old female patient was screened for health at human dock at Preventive Medicine Research Center of our institution, and a rounded nodule, measuring about 15 mm in diameter, was found in the left lower lung field medially. Non-enhanced CT showed a round nodule at the left cardiac border. The patient was sent to a clinic of our institution. Results: The patient was further studied by contrast enhanced CT (CECT), which showed marked increase of CT value to 91.8 HU from 50.1 HU on non-enhanced CT. It was difficult to differentiate a benign lesion from malignant lesion. CECT also showed enlarged hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes. Cytology at the time of bronchoscopy revealed Class 3 at the left B5b bronchus. Partial resection of the lingual was carried out by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Biopsy of the left hilar nodes (#10, #11) at the same time revealed sarcoidosis. Conclusion: A rare case of pulmonary screlosing hemangioma and concurrent sarcoidosis was reported with imaging results and pathological proof. Sclerosing Hemangioma Paru dan Sarkoidosis Konkuren pada Limfonodi Hilus: Laporan Kasus


Wood is widely used as the materials for architecture, furniture and interor decoration. However, the conflagration is so serious that the fire retardant treatment has become urgent for wood materials. As more and more stress is laid on health and environment protection, fire retardant develops toward low toxicity and smoke suppression. In order to explore a low-toxic and highly-efficient fire retarding treatment technology, Eucalyptus.sp. and Choerospondias axillaris(Roxb.) wood were chosen as experiment materials, and a low-toxic fire-retardant solution consisting of dicyandiamide, phosphoric acid, boric acid, and triethanolamine was applied. The influence factors including concentration(A), temperature(B), pressure(C), soaking time(D) were investigated with orthogonal method, and TG and DSC evaluation were conducted. What's more, the oxygen index and smoke density were measured to seek for the best treatment technique. The results are as follows: (1) On the one hand, FRW itself contains no heavy metal, formaldehyde or any other toxic substance, therefore, it won't pollute the environment or hazard people's health when in use. On the other hand, barely smoke or toxic gas generate during the pyrolysis process of the wood treated with fire retardant. Therefore, FSW is a low-toxic fire retardant. In addition, it also has good fire retardant properties. (2) The best production condition for Eucalyptus sp. was A3B3ClD2,and the best production condition for Choerospondias axillaris (Roxb.) was A3B3C3D1.


This study assessed the impact of two classwide instructional grouping adaptation strategies (heterogeneous small groups v. peer tutoring) on the math performance of English-language Latino learners. An ABAB within-case design was implemented over a 12-week period to contrast the effectiveness of these adaptation strategies on the math performance of 19 low-, average-, and high-achieving firstgrade Latino students. Student math achievement was assessed for the whole group as well as for distinct performance level subgroups. The results suggest students' math performance was significantly higher during the peer tutoring phases.


Opher Aviran is the Consul General of Israel to the Southeast USA. He is a career diplomat who has represented his country in various posts throughout Burma, The Netherlands, and Australia. In 2012 he was honored by the Georgia General Assembly for his tireless efforts in strengthening the bond between Israel and the Southeast in the fields of economics, culture, and academics.


A comprehensive library guide for researchers and students of all aspects of Indonesian collection selected websites categorised by areas of study


This paper explores debates and politics over the place of regulatory democracy in contemporary South African constitutionalism. Twenty-five years after the formal legal transition from apartheid, regulatory institutions – by and large not the focus of negotiations in the early 1990s – have increasingly assumed prominence within the South African state. Such organisations and their functions do not fit easily within one 'branch' of the classic legal theory of the separation of powers into three parts, namely the judiciary, the legislature, and the executive. A typology of regulatory institutions in the South African polity includes at least four distinct types. The work of these regulatory organisations in formulating and implementing law in post-apartheid South Africa has become significant in politics, especially over the past decade. While the existence and operation of regulatory institutions does not itself comprise the whole of regulatory politics, such organisations do constitute a crucial component of and locus for such politics.


An object of the present invention is to provide a small color filter sensor resolution is a good area. The invention relates to a method deli for reading any embodiment of the vertical color filter (VCF) sensor group array or arrays, at least one array comprising one of the other of the top and sensors One of having a low-rise. The top layer only may be read with a sufficient resolution. Each low-rise, in order to generate fewer sensor output than the total number of pixel sensor position, can only be read with a smaller resolution than sufficient resolution. Normally, sensor groups are located in the cell, each cell includes the S sensor groups, in the top layer has the S sensors, with fewer sensors than the S sensors in each low-rise of the cell. Typically includes at least one shared sensor in each low-rise, also includes a sensor selection switches (e.g., transistors) between the sensor and the sense nodes of each cell cells. .BACKGROUND


Aims: To investigate the influence of acupuncture on insulin resistance in obesity patients. Methods:In treatment group, 20 obesity patients were treated with acupuncture of Neiguan (PC 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Daimai (GB 26), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Zhongwan (CV 12), etc.. In control group, 12 normal volunteer subjects were observed. The obesity index, fasting blood sugar (FPG), plasma insulin (FINS) and C peptide contents, and insulin sensitive index (ISI) were measured before and after acupuncture treatment. Results: Before treatment in comparison with control group, FPG, FINS and C peptide of obesity patients were significant higher (P0.01), while ISI was considerably lower (P0.01); after acupuncture treatment, the levels of plasma insulin and C peptide decreased obviously, ISI increased markedly (P0.01), and the obesity index was considerably improved with a total effective rate of 85%. Conclusion: Acupuncture can alleviate obesity and improve insulin resistance.