This is a critique of an article written by Alix Freedman about quinacrine sterilization (QS). Three important omissions are identified in the said article. Contrary to what is reported in the literature that 60-80% of known carcinogens are also mutagens the article erroneously states that between 60% and 80% of known mutagens are also carcinogens. Quinacrine organic nitrogen is shown to be a mutagen in some tests but the majority of such positive tests for organic nitrogen are actually false-positive findings. Moreover the article did not present the use of quinacrine for malaria prevention or giardiasis treatment. Although such information is known to the article s author and is also found on the QS website the author chose to exclude it from the article. Due to misinterpretations of the article production of quinacrine pellets needed for QS and a government-approved trial in Chile were halted. Consequently there will now be less access to QS as an additional option to women and more unwanted pregnancies with their associated maternal mortality in developing countries.


:With the implementation of information systems at the Service Center is expected to issues relating to availability of information can be solved. Given the complete data and supports the technician can more quickly and accurately analyze and repair the damaged goods. Computerized system error rate is smaller when compared with the manual system. Reports to the manager can be made quickly, accurately and more easily understood, so it helps managers in making decisions.


the cause itself. For example, in the German case, the building of the Berlin Wall (1961) was the revolutionary event that started the process. But why was the establishment of the Warsaw Pact (1955) not such an event? One could make the case that the Berlin Wall merely formalized the division between the two Germanys that was well established six years earlier—being in separate, opposing, and nuclear-armed military alliances would seem at first glance to be an event with sufficient impact. Similarly, while the author identifies reasons why some advocacy will likely be more persuasive than others (pp. 44–45), these needed to be fleshed out in such a way that the reason for failure did not appear to be that the change agents either did their job poorly or that insufficient time had gone by in which to convince society of the correctness of their arguments. Seemingly, the primary way in which we understand that persuasive argumentation was successful is because it changed the values of the system, and the reason why it changed these values is because the change agents were successful. These issues notwithstanding, Kornprobst's book makes a solid contribution concerning why states relinquish irredentist claims. He addresses alternative accounts for the two cases in a convincing way, making a solid argument as to why this process better explains the outcome. His case studies are grounded in solid research that uses appropriate evidence of normative change. Finally, his theoretical chapter is systematic (albeit, somewhat laden with jargon) and includes useful, summarizing tables and charts. In short, this work is highly recommended and will likely serve as the basis for further research into this phenomenon.


An experiment was conducted at Hi-tech Horticulture, Seed Unit, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad during 2015-17 to evaluate the performance of Heliconia genotypes under shadehouse condition. Sixteen genotypes studied were found significant difference for most of the characters. Among the genotypes, maximum plant height (340.38 cm), plant spread, (328.37 cm), leaf area (4699.40 cm2), length of spike (57.10 cm) and number of florets per bract (13.92) were found in H. collinsiana 'Pendula' whereas, number of suckers (66.40) were higher in H. psittacorum x H. spathocircinata 'Golden Torch' and comparatively more number of leaves were noticed in the genotype H. stricta 'Iris Bannochie' (7.89). The genotype H. latispatha 'Orange' was earlier to show its first flower by taking 110.88 days with increased number of spikes per clump (43.89). Stalk length was recorded more in H. psittacorum x H. spathocircinata 'Alan Carle' (83.31 cm) and maximum number of bracts per spike (11.63) were recorded in the genotype H. chartacea x H. bihai 'Lobster Claw-II'.


A 32-item course evaluation questionnaire was administered to two separate samples of 507 and 518 undergraduate business students. The questionnaire responses were used to accomplish three goals: (...


"What shall I look like after N years?" In this paper, we present an Auto Age Progression system, which automatically renders a series of aging faces in the future age ranges and generates an aging sequence (aging video) covering the entire life for an individual input. In the offline stage, a set of age-range specific dictionaries are learned from the constructed database, where the dictionary bases corresponding to the same index yet from different dictionaries form a particular aging process pattern across different age groups, and a linear combination of these patterns expresses a particular personalized aging process. In the online stage, for an input face of an individual, our system renders the aging faces corresponding to different age ranges through the aging dictionaries, and then generates an age progression by the presented face morphing technology.


Abstract : Typical Army wastewater treatment plants can be upgraded to secondary stadards for BOD5 by incorporation of the rotating biological contactor (RBC) process downstream of existing trickling filters. Existing trickling filter plants can also be upgraded for ammonia removal by using the RBC process for nitrification. In these studies both BOD5 removal and nitrification rates were affected by wastewater temperature. However, nitrification rates were more sensiive to low w astewater temperature than secondary treatment. Results indicate that chemical feed for elevated pH levels of about pH8.0 in the RBC influent increases the rate of nitrification and decreases RBC surface area requirements. The decrease in required RBC surface area for secondary treatment or nitrification will result in less costly upgrades for existing trickling filter wastewater treatment facilities. Increased rates of nitrification will also result in more consistent and reliable attainment of effluent standards. The RBC in this study received effluent from a high-rate trickling filter that performed at less than secondary effluent standards. Performance of the RBC was evaluated over a 2-year period without temperature control, in order to determine both summer and winter efficienc eis for BOD5 reduction and ammonia-nitrogen removal.


Molten-corium concrete interaction (MCCI) is one of the important phenomena in a severe accident analysis of a nuclear power plant. When a reactor vessel is broken, molten corium spreads out into the cavity. Various chemical reactions occur as the molten corium ablates the cavity concrete. Ex-vessel phenomena also have to be analysed for recently developed small modular reactors (SMRs). In the analysis of the MCCI, the main variables characterised in SMRs are drawn in comparison with those of large power pressurised water reactors. The designs of the core, reactor coolant system, and containment are included. The variables are controlled to analyse the effects on the MCCI. The results of the analysis showed that the ablation of concrete proceeded slowly owing to the relatively large cavity area and small amount of corium. The large metal content in corium caused an increase in hydrogen generation.


The thermal transient is extremely important when evaluating a high-voltage bushing for overload capability. In this paper, we evaluate the previous methods by others in the effort of calculating bushing thermal transient and introduce our improved direct simulation method using ATP. We verify the validity of our method by comparing the simulation and actual test results which shows both match very well. We also use the method to evaluate the bushing overload condition recommended in IEEE C57.19.100 and the result shows the recommendation is not applicable.


Most of the application-oriented research in the field of Wireless Sensor Networks has been in remote monitoring, including environmental, building automation, and security. However, this paper presents the methodology followed for implementation of a Wireless Sensor Network based solution in a process plant for energy management and leak detection. The sensor network acquires data pertaining to detection of leakage in a plant. The network further serves effectively as a maintenance and diagnostic system that is used to manage the plant and conserve energy in a process plant. The critical design issues, testing methodologies and implementation problems pertaining to the system are also presented. Additionally, special focus has been placed on the calculations pertaining to the network life time.


Background and Objectives: Braces are common non-surgical treatments for the management of spinal deformities in adolescents. There are factors that may determine the success of non-surgical treatments of spinal deformities. Hence the aim of current study was to investigate the relationship between the amount of time for brace wear and its psychological effects and the level of social participation of adolescents with spinal deformity. Subjects and Methods we examined adolescents undergoing brace treatment for spinal deformity attending to Ahvaz Technical Orthopedic Centers. Among them, 30 adolescents including 3 males and 27 females (mean age: 14.7 (1.92) years) were included in the study. Sampling method was simple non-probability sampling. Data were collected using Fear of Negative Evaluation questionnaire, Participation Scale questionnaire, Bad Sobernheimer stress (Deformity) and Bad Sobernheimer (brace) questionnaire. The duration (hours and months) of brace treatment was also recorded. Statistical analysis was performed using Spearman correlation coefficient calculation and correlational analysis. Results The results demonstrated that the participation scale had a negative correlation with Bad Sobernheimer (brace) score (r= 0.49, p=0.006). Participation scale also had a positive correlation with fear of negative evaluation score (r= 0.42, p=0.019). There were no significant correlation between other variables. Conclusion Psycho-social factors can affect adolescents' participation score undergoing brace treatment. People with scoliosis and hyper kyphosis undergoing brace treatment are young, so, it is important to consider psychological and social factors during brace treatment, to minimize negative consequences of brace treatment.


This paper deals with changes in the intestinal flora phase of white rats breed by a basal fodder to which a mixture five antibiotics (penicillin, streptomycin, aureomycin, chloromycetin, terramycin) and vitamin B12 were added.Antibiotics of a level of 4mg. % and 3γ% vitamin B12 were added to the basal fodder.The test animals were breed with a fodder containing either both the antiboitic mixture plus vitamin B12 or each supplement separately for a period of 4 to 8 weeks, and were compared with the standard group.Supplemnt of vitamin B12 had no effect on change in the intestinal flora phase.Lactobacilli proved to be the most effective of the control group, while this showed a distinct decrease in all animals breed with fodder containing the antibiotic mixture, coiform bacilli multiplication concurrently occuring.No significant relationship between the change of this intestinal flora and growth of the test animals could be observed. Contrary to that mentioned above dissection revealed symptoms of abno-rmal fermentation and colitis were recognized.There morbid symptoms seem to he due to the multiplicatin of excessive coliform bacilli, resulting from destruction of the equilibrium existing between lactobaclli and coliform bacilli.


The effects of lysine binding heterogenous lipoprotein(a)[Lp(a)] on proliferation of human arterial smooth muscle cells(SMCs)and its mechanism of action were investigated.Lp(a) was isolated and purified from human plasma by ultracentrifugation and gel permeation chromatography,followed by Lysine Sepharose 4B affinity chromatography,which was separated into Lp(a)Lys + and Lp(a)Lys -。The proliferation of SMCs was determined by flow cytometry and MTT colorimetry.ELISA assay was used to detect the active form of transforming growth factor β(TGF β).The results showed that Lp(a),Lp(a)Lys + effectively promoted proliferation of human SMCs,stimulated cells in the G 1/G 0 phase of cell cyle to S and G 2/M phase ,and reduced significantly the amounts of active TGF β in culture,however,Lp(a)Lys - had no effect.The results suggest that Lp(a)Lys + might be the major source of Lp(a) in stimulating the proliferation of SMCs and its mechanism may be involved in inhibition of plasminogen activation and consequently the activation of latent TGF β。


Stock prices are greatly affected by such unsystematic factors as earnings and cash dividend announcement. Whether dividend policy can act as an effective signaling mechanism remains in China a question. On the base of investigating the impact of cash dividend announcement on stock prices by an empirical study of the data from ShenZhen stock Exchange, this paper concluds that cash dividend can not transfer any valuable information as a signal of a prosperous prospect and investors can not acquire extra earning.


The purpose of this investigation was to establish a data base regarding the isokinetic muscular performance characteristics of the abductor and adductor muscles of professional baseball pitchers. Eighty-three healthy professional baseball pitchers (mean age, 22.6 years; mean weight, 199 pounds) were evaluated by use of a Biodex isokinetic dynamometer. Isokinetic tests were performed concentrically at 180 and 300 deg/sec for both the throwing and nonthrowing shoulders. The test ing protocol and test repetitions were standardized for each subject. Statistical analysis was performed using a paired t-test. Determination of the correlation coeffi cient was made at the P< 0.05 level of significance. Test results for bilateral comparisons of mean peak torque for the throwing and nonthrowing shoulders demon strated a significant difference in adductor values be tween the dominant and nondominant shoulders at both test speeds. There were no significant differences be tween extremities for the shoulder abductor muscles. The abductor-to-adductor muscle ratios between the throwing and nonthrowing shoulders were also statis tically significant at both test speeds. Throwing arm val ues were 82.5% at 180 deg/sec and 93.8% at 300 deg/ sec compared with only 66.0% and 70.3%, respectively, for the nonthrowing shoulders.


An intersection driving simulation was created by providing research participants with a video display of approaching intersections in a 120 degree visual field. Six groups were formed according to age and sex. All participants viewed 14 different intersections containing varied traffic control devices. Individual workload was assessed in three response modes: performance, subjective, and physiological. A MANOVA was performed on six dependent variables in the 3 (age) X 2 (sex) design. Results indicate significant main effects for both age and sex.


Nowadays, there are no detailed verification or calibration specification of the screen tensiometer in our country, leading to the measurement values can not be traced. In this paper, we described the configuration of screen tensiometer, and according to its working principal and metrology characteristic, we also demonstrated a simple calibration method and provided the uncertainty assessment of the calibration method.


Fasler computation requires higher speed and higher data rate for digital circuits. To achieve this requirement photonics digital circuits are one of the solutions. Here we represent the design of AND. OR and NOT optical logic gate with Polyvinyl-Chloride Multiwalled Carbon Nano Tube (PVC-MWCNT) waveguide. PVC-MWCNT material was chosen for better constant optical response over 800nm to 1000nm wavelength. It was also beneficial to achieve smaller sized waveguide design. The logic gates are designed in 10μm × 4.5μm size. All the optical operation and truth tables were followed as digital circuits for given wavelength span. Here the logic gates are investigated with Finite Differentiation Time Domain (FDTD) method. Comparisons with available logic gate designs are also reported in this research. All the logic gates are compatible for the further expansion for logic circuits. One of the Boolean functions is formatted by proposed logic gates and analyzed the research work.


The objectives of this study were (1) to identify components needed for effective mLearning system, (2) to develop a Flash-based Mobile Learning system for English as a second language (FML4ESL), (3) to try out the FML4ESL in a simulated situation, and (4) to evaluate the effectiveness of the developed FML4ESL. In developing the FML4ESL plan, based on Adobe Flash-based multimedia mobile learning system where multimedia (text and sound) features of the mobile devices are utilized for learning English language as second language, A) a need assessment survey was conducted to evaluate the need for mobile learning in general and mobile English learning in particular; B) consultation with experts in mobile technology and ESL lecturers, a prototype system (FML4ESL) was designed, developed, and tested; C) volunteers among Assumption University students were used as sample to try out the developed system in order to explore and to evaluate its usefulness and effectiveness; D) ANOVA was utilized to compare the scores of pretests and posttests of participants in this research for evaluating its effectiveness and usefulness; and finally F) pre-surveys and post-surveys were utilized to evaluate the learners' satisfactions and effectiveness ofFML4ESL. In designing and developing the FML4ESL plan, the researcher followed seven steps: (1) review of documents, (2) survey of need for the system, (3) design conceptual framework for mLearning model, (4) survey of expert opinion, (5) a prototype for FML4ESL, (6) system verification, (7) finalize the FML4ESL. The prototype system was developed and tested. The results of pretest and posttests showed a statistically significant (p < 0.05) improvement in the scores of English proficiency tests after trying out the FML4ESL. The results of the surveys showed that Flash-based mobile learning for English as second language was effective in improving students' English proficiency especially in the area of pronunciation, listening, and reading comprehension. Participants in this research expressed the convenience and just-in-time learning of mobile learning as the positive and important aspects of learning English using their mobile devices. Participants expressed their desire to have access to more mobile English lessons and integration of FML4ESL to their existing English classes as supplements.


The invention discloses a treatment method for thiamine waste water produced in the production process of a phosethyl-Al bulk chemical. The method is characterized by comprising the following steps of: undergoing an ammoniation reaction; performing film filtration; drying trapped fluid; performing triple effect evaporation concentration (the 1st effect temperature is controlled at 80 DEG C, the 2nd effect temperature is controlled at 60 DEG C, the 3rd effect temperature is controlled at 60 DEG C, and the vacuum degree is controlled at 0.9 MPa) on a filtrate; recycling evaporable water and the filtrate; and feeding the treated mixed liquor into the conventional waste water biochemical treatment system for treating. Due to the adoption of the treatment method, waste is changed into valuable, active ingredients such as ammonia sulfate and aluminum hydroxide in waste water are recovered, comprehensive utilization is realized, and pollution is greatly reduced.


A new method of spectrum estimation of nonuniformly sampled signals (sampling instants are randomly distributed) is proposed in this paper. It is assumed that the analysed signal carries most of its power at certain frequencies, i.e. the main components of the signal are periodic. The values of the frequencies are presumed to be unknown before the spectrum estimation starts. The signal is modelled as a linear combination of sinusoids with additive wideband noise. It is required that the power of the noise and of the signal harmonics which lie outside the area covered by the pre-selected frequency grid (for which the spectrum is estimated), is a small fraction of the total power of the signal. The spectrum is estimated by a recursive algorithm. The proposed procedure aims at two tasks: to determine frequencies which carry signal power and to obtain the amplitudes of the respective sinusoidal components. The method has been tested by simulation. It showed an important feature of estimating the signal spectrum above the Nyquist frequency (understood as half of the average sampling frequency).


THE PUBLIC sector employees in India may be divided into three broad categories. It is important to make this distinction for two reasons: one, the ways in which the industrial relations problems are dealt with in each category differ; and two, the scope of this paper is designed to cover only one of three categories. The categories are: (a) the civil servants who work in regular government offices and represent the white-collar section of the public sector. We would not be concerned with the highly paid &dquo;gazetted&dquo; officer, our main concern is with the non-gazetted staff; (b) quasi-industrial employees representing employment in the railways, posts and telegraphs, telephones and civil aviation. Employees in this category would occasionally figure in this paper for the reason that these employees have often fought out issues in co-operation with the civil servants; (c) industrial employees representing employment in government-owned and managed factories and workshops. We would not be concerned with this category at all. It also needs to be mentioned that civil servants of the State Governments are outside the scope of this paper. The main focus of this study is the employees in category (a). The Government in India is the largest single employer with over two and a half million employees on its rolls. In comparison with the private sector employers, the public sector employer has an additional role to play: it has its duties and obligations of being the &dquo;sovereign&dquo;. Theoretically it is possible that the two functions, embodied in the Government's role


A follow-up comparative study of intellectual abilities, personality traits, achievement motivation, general knowledge and educational achievement in math and English was conducted on a 16-17 year old group of sports-youth attending sports classes in grammar school and on the same age group of non-sports-youth attending regular classes. Initially 62 pairs of subjects participated and 54 pairs remained in the study two years later. The study focused on: (a) the differences between the groups with regard to the above-stated dependent variables; (b) the differences within each of the groups within a two-year period. The obtained results point to the conclusion that a suitable combination of flexible organization of academic work and intensive competitive-sports practicing does not have a negative impact either on intellectual and personality development nor on the educational achievements of the sports-youth when compared to their non-sports counterparts. Resume Une etude comparative longitudinale des compet...


Folic acid (FA) fortification has reduced the prevalence of hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) in the United States, but plasma homocysteine (Hcy) remains a modifiable risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia. We investigated associations between white matter hyperintensity (WMH) and regional brain volumes, determined by structural MRI scans, and Hcy in cognitively intact, community dwelling older adults exposed to FA fortification (N=191, age 72±6y, Mini Mental State Score >;25). Mean Hcy was 8.6±3.7 μmol/L and 8.3% had HHcy (>;13 μmol/L). Mean RBC folate was 544±150 ng/ml and none was folate deficient (<160 ng/ml). Determinants of Hcy were age, education, vitamin B12, and creatinine. Folate was not correlated with Hcy. When controlling for age, gender, education, intracranial volume, folate, B12, and creatinine, Hcy was directly correlated with WMH (p=0.03) and lateral ventricular volume (p≤0.02), and inversely correlated with hippocampus (p≤0.08), amygdala (p≤0.01), basal ganglia (p≤0.06), and medial temporal lobe (p≤0.04) volumes. These results indicate that in folate replete, cognitively intact older adults, HCY is associated with WMH and structural deficits in and around the medial temporal lobe. It remains to be determined if Hcy predicts loss of volume in these brain regions and associated cognitive functions over time. NIH AG023501, AG032289; Hillblom Foundation; Private Foundation


Considering the inaccurate demand forecasting in supply chain, we introduce robust optimization to reduce uncertainty. The method is mainly to modify the probability distribution of the demand, in order to obtain a more accurate demand. A classical model and a corresponding robust model are established in the context of a fixed number of products offered by the supplier. As to calculation, we also propose the fast Fourier transform approach which greatly reduces the amount of computation. Finally, the process of robust optimization and improved algorithm are interpreted by numerical examples. The results show that the expected revenue of the robust model is lower. Because the method is conservative and robust.


Abstract Recent developments in molecular biology have led to the development of genetic tests that identify the mutations involved in the occurrence ol several diseases. Genetic testing extends beyond a purely medical application, representing a rnultidisciplinary field in which psychologists have to work with other health professionals to provide therapeutic help to patients seeking genetic consultation. Psychologists are also well prepared to play a key role in research teams that are studying the many issues raised by the application of genetic testing. They can likewise participate in informing and making both health-care providers and the public more aware of the psychosocial and ethical issues that stem from the increased presence of genetics in our society. Finally, there aie interesting challenges in working with public decision-makers and training. In the last decade, the applications of genetic advances have been covered in an increasing number of articles in botb specialized publications and the general press, a fact that bears witness to the growing role of genetics in our society. The increased presence of genetics has been particularly felt in the medical held. Indeed, in the last few years, not a week goes by without the announcement of the discovery of a gene that is "responsible for" or that contributes to the development of a given disease. Aside from the determination of a growing number of mutations responsible for traditional hereditary diseases, the acknowledgment of the contribution of genetic factors in the occurrence of chronic multifactorial diseases, such as cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes and certain mental disorders, constitutes one of genetics' most significant impacts on medical practice. The increasing utilization of genetic knowledge in the medical field has generated data that locus on risk expressed in terms of probability rather than on the certainty of an occurrence. The consideration of the issue of "risk" will have an increasing impact on all medical practices, whether they be diagnostic, therapcutic or preventive (Gollins, 1999; Gollins & McKusick, 2001; Fanner & Owen, 1990). This impact will likewise be passed on to the public as more and more individuals and families are exposed to genetic information, since it is expected that an increasing number of people may be affected by the aforementioned common diseases and may be willing to undergo predictive tests to know their risk status in regard to these diseases (Lerman et al., 1??7). They may have to make important personal choices based on probabilistic and uncertain information depending on the way they perceive risk and deal with the associated uncertainties (Shiloh, 1990). Genetics' rapid and inescapable invasion of the medical and social fields has numerous psychological, ethical, and social consequences that are not yet well documented (Burgess, Laberge, & Knoppers, 1998). Even though it is commonly accepted that the examination of these repercussions is not keeping up with the frantic rate of technological progress and scientific discovery, (heir impact and (be need (o examine (his impact are widely recognized by the scientific community (Burgess et al., 1998; Frecdman, 199H). The nature, diversity, and scope of the issues raised underline the necessity that they be examined by specialists from several disciplines (Collins & McKusick, 2001; Jenkins et al., 2001). Psychologists will he called upon to play a leading role no( only in medical teams, but also in clinical, research, and educational sectors and in society as a whole. This paper first presents an historical overview of genetics and genomics developments. The held of genetic testing, which seems to emerge as one of the main clinical applications of genetic medicine, was chosen to illustrate the new and challenging professional issues that psychologists are faced with in clinical, research, training, and policy-making areas. …


The purpose of this study was to determine and describe how companies apply the accounting information system cash receipts and disbursements, to identify and describe how companies implement internal control of cash, and to determine and describe how accounting information system of cash receipts and cash may affect internal control. Descriptive analysis methods used in the study. The results showed that the accounting information system of cash receipts and cash may affect internal control.


URMERSBACH, N. A Classic Linear System Solver on Modern Hardware Architecture for Sparse Systems. 2016. Dissertação (Mestrado) Instituto de Matemática e Estatística, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, 2016. In this work we present our implementations for the Jacobi Method for general sparse linear systems in the Compressed Sparse Row (CSR) format using OpenMP, OpenACC and CUDA. We apply these implementations to the linear system derived from the central finite difference discretization of the twodimensional Poisson Equation on rectangular domains, and compare the performance of the CSR implementations to the performance of a direct Poisson Equation solver using the five-point stencil. For our case study, we consider five different grid size (with up to ∼67.1 million unknowns), both in single precision and double precision, and a variety of thread numbers for the OpenMP implementation, resulting in 300 different configurations in total that were executed for this work. We discuss the scaling behaviour of the different implementations and present some profiling results of our parallelized programs.


"Progress in Infertility" in this instance is not synonymnus with "What's New," for this in-depth comprehensive work encompasses all aspects of both male and female infertility. Material covered ranges from basic physiology of reproduction to complex steroidogenesis and from simple diagnostic tests to descriptions of surgical procedures. It begins with a list of 50 distinguished authors from all over the world, followed by an overview by the editors of the clinical problem. Then come 850 pages of discussion of both female and male factors in infertility. The female uterine, cervical, tubal, ovarian, and endocrine factors are discussed, followed by several chapters on male and immunological factors. Chapters on adoption, artificial insemination, habitual abortion, and cytogenetics are included. The most practical section of the book is the last seven chapters called "Diagnostic Methods." Clinical procedures such as culdoscopy, hysterosalpingography, laparoscopy and tubal insufflation are described. Laboratory methodology is presented for estrogen,


The present invention discloses a high-worsted pure rabbit Mao Sha production process, aims to provide a method for producing spinning high count pure Mao Sha with pure rabbit fur. Production process are: → wool carding and gilling → → → combing gill roving → spinning → → → coning has become a single strand of yarn finished high count pure rabbit; or: and wool carding → → → combing Gilling gill roving → → → → spinning yarn and winding → → → twisting multiple strands into a finished high count pure rabbit yarn. By the above production process, may be pure rabbit into more than 70 worsted Mao Sha rabbit, the rabbit using such Mao Sha into a woven or knitted fabric more light, thin, soft, smooth, level has increased substantially, competitive and economic benefits.


We have developed a timing analysis method to determine the distances of variable Galactic X-ray sources based on the method advanced by Trümper and Schönfelder in 1973. The light curve of the halo produced by the scattering of X-rays off the interstellar dust is delayed and smeared. The differences between the power density spectra of the point source and the halo contains the information of X-ray source distance and dust distribution along the line of sight. We present the details of this method and demonstrate its validity for the future X-ray astronomy instruments by simulations.


In this paper, we study the requirements for interconnect in deep-submicron technologies and identify critical factors that will require innovations in process technology, process integration and circuit-and-system design techniques. We also propose a scaling scheme for global lines to optimize the interconnect for a given application domain such as microprocessors, ASICs or memory. For local interconnect we demonstrate that cross-talk is the major challenge which can be addressed by selectively using larger drivers to reduce cross-talk noise when necessary.


A basic 2×2-matrix Riemann-Hilbert problem is studied and its complete connection to the associated eigenvalue problem is made clear. A potential formula independent on the spectral parameter λ is derived by considering a transformation contributed from the continuous data. As a by-product we get a mapping from the variation of scattering data to the one of potentials.


Energy companies need access to reliable and continuous sand production information to improve their understanding of sand-producing wells. Removing sand directly downstream of the wellhead while also monitoring the separated sand in real-time enables quantified sand data to be transformed into valuable insights on the well production and provides an understanding of reservoir behaviour. With the increase in the deployment of Normally Unmanned Installation (NUI) and satellite platforms by energy companies, it is becoming increasingly important to have remotely operated systems that traditionally have been manually operated.
 This paper introduces a system for optimizing production through remote monitoring and quantifying offshore sand production in an "industry-first" case study. The operation was conducted in 2022 on a NUI in the North Sea. The asset was anticipated to produce more than 4 000kg of clay/proppant mix solids with the potential for producing Benzene and Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM). Typically, wells producing solids are kept closed in, but in this case, a desander with a closed-loop system was utilized to enable production and avoid personnel exposure. Project results included stable production, remote monitoring of sand production, POB (Personnel On Board) and emissions reduction compared to a conventional operation while preserving the operator's process safety requirements.
 With continuous measurement and solids removal, the operator could continue operations without personnel onboard. The desander provided data directly to production engineers. It gave them access to information that enabled fact-based decisions, ensuring a holistic methodology for production and integrity for the asset without needing personnel offshore.
 New ground breaking technology is shared in this paper to help more energy operators manage sand-producing wells. With the increased focus on POB, remote solutions are part of the solution. This paper shares a project with documented success.


and Scope We report on a Coherent Diffraction Imaging (CDI) Experiment at the cSAXS beamline of the SLS. The following goals of the experiment were reached: (A) Instrumentation for CDI methods was tested and benchmarked (pinhole fabrication for illumination, holders and manipulation of biological samples); (B) coherent diffraction data was collected in different modes (slit illumination, pinhole illumination, ptychography) from prefabricated test patterns; (C) CDI was applied to freeze-dried biological cells. To this end, samples of the slime mould Dictyostelium Discoideum (Dicty cells) in the vegetative state were measured. While it has been applied to freezedried cell using soft x-rays before, the present work presents is a first-time application of CDI to biological cells in the hard X-ray regime, in particular using the ptychography approach. Workpackages and goals (A) and (B) were carried out in the framework of the virtual institute (VI) for coherent x-ray diffraction. Data analysis for all project parts is ongoing. Test samples: (i) Patterns defined in Au on thin (about 150nm Si) foils were fabricated by e-beam lithography followed by lift-off techniques. (ii) Test patterns etched in a 40-80 nm layer of Au deposited on thin Si foils were structured by a focused Ga ion beam (FIB). Both type of samples were used as test objects, with sample cross sections ranging in between 5 m and 10 m. The patterns comprised a siemens star, different logos and resolution objects, including a framed pattern suitable for reconstruction by direct inversion according to the recent algorithm of direct inversion (Podorov et al. 2007). For illumination, commercial electron microscopy pinholes in 200 m thick Pt-Ir foils have been used after further treatment of edges by FIB. The test patterns were aligned optically (X-ray scintillator foil). Biological Samples: Freeze dried Dicty cells spreading on polyimide foils were shock frozen by plunging in liquid ethane. The polyimide foils, (microspoons, Mitigen Inc.) were fixed on magnetic sample holders (Hampton research). The position of the sample in the pinhole beam was controlled in-line by phase contrast X-ray imaging (using the scintillator foil with a drilled hole at the cSAXS beamline.


Contents: Preface. Part I: Reminiscences. L. Fant, Two Memorable Meals With Ursula and Ed. R.M. Battison, American Sign Language Linguistics 1970-1980: Memoir of a Renaissance. B. Bragg, A Fish Story for Ursula and Other Remembrances. Part II: Historical and Comparative Analyses of Sign Languages. J. Woodward, Sign Languages and Sign Language Families in Thailand and Vietnam. D. McKee, G. Kennedy, Lexical Comparisons of Signs From American, Australian, British, and New Zealand Sign Languages. H. Lane, R.C. Pillard, M. French, Origins of the American Deaf-World: Assimilating and Differentiating Societies and Their Relation to Genetic Patterning. Part III: Language in the Visual-Spatial Modality. E.L. Newport, T. Supalla, Sign Language Research at the Millennium. P. Siple, Attentional Resources and Working Memory: A New Framework for the Study of the Impact of Deafness on Cognition. M. Wilson, K. Emmorey, When Does Modality Matter? Evidence From ASL on the Nature of Working Memory. P.B. Braem, T. Bram, A Pilot Study of the Expressive Gestures Used by Classical Orchestra Conductors. N. Frishberg, An Interpreter Creates the Space. Part IV: Linguistic Analysis of Sign Languages. S.D. Fischer, More Than Just Handwaving: The Mutual Contributions of Sign Language and Linguistics. R.B. Wilbur, Phonological and Prosodic Layering of Nonmanuals in American Sign Language. R.C. Loew, C.T. Akamatsu, M. Lanaville, A Two-Handed Manual Alphabet in the United States. E. Pizzuto, V. Volterra, Iconicity and Transparency in Sign Languages: A Cross-Linguistic Cross-Cultural View. M. Kuntze, Codeswitching in ASL and Written English Language Contact. S.K. Liddell, Indicating Verbs and Pronouns: Pointing Away From Agreement. Part V: Language Acquisition. J.G. Bettger, Viewing Deaf Children in a New Way: Implications of Bellugi and Klima's Research for Education. R.P. Meier, Shared Motoric Factors in the Acquisition of Sign and Speech. A. Abrahamsen, Explorations of Enhanced Gestural Input to Children in the Bimodal Period. D. Lillo-Martin, Early and Late in Language Acquisition: Aspects of the Syntax and Acquisition of Wh-Questions in American Sign Language. J. Reilly, Bringing Affective Expression Into the Service of Language: Acquiring Perspective Marking in Narratives. C.A. Padden, V.L. Hanson, Search for the Missing Link: The Development of Skilled Reading in Deaf Children. L.A. Petitto, On the Biological Foundations of Human Language. Part VI: The Neural Organization of Sign Language. A.R. Damasio, H. Damasio, Language and the Brain. D.P. Corina, Some Observations Regarding Paraphasia in American Sign Language. H. Poizner, D. Brentari, M.E. Tyrone, J. Kegl, The Structure of Language as Motor Behavior: Clues From Signers With Parkinson's Disease. V.A. Fromkin, On the Uniqueness of Language.


The effects of ground slag with different specific surface area on the rheology of mortar at water-binder ratio of 0.25, 0.28 and 0.30 were investigated, and the combined effects of packing density and solid surface area on the rheology of mortar were evaluated in terms of the water film thickness. The results show that with the increasing of specific surface area of slag (220 m2/kg-784 m2/kg), plastic viscosity and yield stress decrease. The correlations of yield stress and plastic viscosity to the water film thickness are basically linear with high correlation R2 values. The action of the ground slag on the rheology of mortar can be characterized by water film thickness, and with the increasing of water film thickness the rheological parameters decrease.


In this paper a cost metric has been proposed, which can drive device resizing during circuit design with the objective of efficient low-cost production test of analog circuits. A test cost reduction method using dynamic and selective elimination of specification tests for fault-free circuits has also been proposed. The test elimination method exploits correlations between analog specifications. Higher correlation allows one specification to be tested (without performing measurements) against its acceptability limits by analyzing measurement data corresponding to the other correlated specification. The proposed cost metric can be imported into any typical device-resizing algorithm used in analog synthesis tools, which try to optimize circuit performance and manufacturing yield. Simulation results using op-amps show the feasibility and the effectiveness of the proposed cost metric.


Objective: Chemical composition of Root-bark of Dense fruit Pittany screen extraction of optimum conditions.Methods: Using high-performance liquid chromatography with UV detection,the relative content of multi-component as evaluation index,by the orthogonal experimental design,studying the concentration of ethanol,ethanol,reflux time and numbers effect chemical characteristics of Root-bark of dense fruit Pittany.Results: The optimum reflux extracting condition obtained: adding12folds of 75% alcohol,extracting once,Every1.5h.Conclusion: The study of method evaluate the overall hydro-chemical characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine,for evaluation of extraction process for reference.


The information and data in the database in the electronic commerce system which will be considered it as very important data base which have to be saved with high security encryption. So to solve this security issue we analyze the how the present system are running we understood that the issue arises at the user's registration process and forgotten password scheme. So by these points we came to know that single encryption techniques are used as security in the present using traditionally electronic commerce systems. To overcome these problems we introduced new schemes based on the Symmetrical and Asymmetrical encryption techniques, to combine these two encryption scenarios a new methodology called Hybrid encryption introduced. With the usage of all these encryption methodologies we can increase the security and protection to the data/information in the database of Electronic Commerce systems.


Preliminary evidence from the qualitative phase of research being undertaken at two study sites in Australia indicates that significant network externalities are beginning to emerge as a result of increased broadband use. These externalities are reported to be having adverse effects for businesses and individuals utilising narrowband connections, and are suggested to be resulting in a migration to broadband services. This paper terms the effects of these network externalities net drag. In contrast to previous work in New Zealand this paper suggests that net drag resulting from network externalities generated on a hetergenous web-speed environment will become a primary driver of broadband take-up over the next two to five years.


Myxococcus xanthus is a gram‐negative bacterium that undergoes spectacular development to form multicellular fruiting bodies under nutrient deprivation. Inside a fruiting body, vegetative cells differentiate into spores. A number of sigma factors have been shown to play roles in the regulation of gene expression in the M. xanthus life cycle. Additional sigma factors were searched to further explore the M. xanthus life cycle.


The Sambori Indigenous People are a community known for their local wisdom. This study aims to find out the local wisdom of the Sambori Indigenous People and how to continue to preserve the local wisdom of the Sambori Indigenous People as a reinforcement of national identity. This research uses a literature study method with data analysis techniques using this analysis technique. The conclusion of this study is that the Sambori Indigenous People have several local pearls of wisdom, namely the Pamali Manggodo Tradition, Uma Lengge Sambori, Rimpu, Rawa Mbojo, Nggana ra Nggoa Traditional Ceremony (Birth), Suna ro Ndoso Traditional Ceremony (Circumcision), Nika ra Neku Traditional Ceremony (Wedding), Ampa Fare Ceremony (ceremonies of the growing and harvesting seasons). The local wisdom of the Sambori Indigenous People can be preserved as a reinforcement of national identity by means of social counseling, the establishment of customary forums, and the procurement of cultural festivals.


The following results concerning even perfect numbers and their divisors are proved: (1) A positive integer n of the form 2p−1(2p−1), where 2p−1 is prime, is a perfect number; (2) every even perfect number is a triangular number; (3) τ(n)=2p, where τ(n) is the number of positive divisors of n; (4) the product of the positive divisors of n is np; and (5) the sum of the reciprocals of the positive divisors of n is 2. Values of p for which 30 even perfect numbers have been found so far are also given.


A new memory bus concept that has the potential to push double data rate (DDR) memory speed to 30 Gbit/s is presented. We propose to map the conventional DDR bus to a microwave link using a multicarrier frequency division multiplexing scheme. We call this approach multicarrier memory channel architecture (MCMCA). In MCMCA, each memory signal is modulated onto an RF carrier using 64-QAM format. The carriers are then routed using substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) interconnects. At the receiver, the memory signals are demodulated and then delivered to SDRAM devices. We present details of our proposal as well as the results of simulations and experiments, which demonstrate the merits of this approach. Experimental characterization of the new channel shows that by using judicious frequency division multiplexing, as few as one SIW is sufficient to transmit the 64 DDR bits. The overall aggregated bus data rate achieves 240 GB data transfer with the error vector magnitude not exceeding 2.26% and phase error of 1.07 degrees or less.


The major sources of federal tax revenue are individual income taxes, Social Security and other payroll taxes, corporate income taxes, excise taxes, and estate and gift taxes. This report describes the federal tax structure, provides some statistics on the tax system as a whole, and presents analysis of selected tax concepts.


System isolation, inconsistent information, verifies frequent and so on are the problems facing with of the campus network construction. In order to solve the problems above, we integrated B / S architecture applications with the Single sign-on (SSO) system. A unified personnel database has been established using LDAP server, and creates dynamic groups to manage elements of the database. CAS and Form technology were used to achieve the integration of internal campus network applications and other black-box system with SSO.


—Medical imaging markets have embraced DICOM as the de facto standard in medical imaging data exchange and storage enabling the loose coupling of disparate medical imaging systems across the healthcare enterprise. DICOM has allowed for the growth of PACS, and has spread to the referring physician provider where viewing DICOM images has become commonplace. However, access to DICOM data from " web portals " has evolved in a somewhat non-standard environment where " DICOM " data sent to physicians on optical media and viewed over the Web are not necessarily presented in an open DICOM format. An emerging DICOM initiative, Web Access to DICOM Objects, is poised to offer a platform independent framework to present data in lightweight viewing platform from optical media and Web browsers. In addition, WADO may present possible integration with emerging technologies in healthcare information exchange such as service oriented architecture. I. INTRODUCTION ICOM has long been the de facto standard for medical imaging exchange, allowing cross-vendor integration in the medical imaging market space. Today, one can leverage the DICOM standard in the Radiology practice utilizing disparate medical imaging vendors in a unified " PACS " environment. For example, it is not uncommon to find medical imaging practices utilizing vendors for modalities, a different vendor for their radiology information system (" RIS "), and yet another for PACS and other ancillary functions working coherently in a seemingly integrated workflow. DICOM allows this coupling of imaging information systems. Other standards such as HL7 and EDI can be " bridged " to the DICOM network using protocol brokers (commonly referred to as a " PACS Broker ").


Improvement of repair work efficiency in the elimination of drill pipe accidents  in a well is an extremely urgent task of oil field enterprises, and is achieved using special devices and tools. This paper analyses research and publications on this topic. The authors patented a device for unscrewing pipes in a well, in the fixation unit of which the use of a block of eccentric cams was proposed, and its experimental working model was made for research in a casing with a nominal diameter of D = 114 mm. The cycle of the device for unscrewing pipes in the well consists of three main periods: free running, jamming of the carrier of the device for unscrewing stuck pipes and the period of wedging. The article analyses operating conditions of the device fixation unit in the first two periods. The dependences of the power and geometric parameters of the device fixation unit on the angle of rotation of the cams are derived. Formulas are proposed for determining the force of pressing the cams against the casing during free travel, the moment of friction forces and power for this case. The dependence of the maximum permissible initial jamming angle on the friction coefficient and the geometric parameters of the device has been established. The lifting angle of the working surface of cams is determined. After substantiation of additional parameters of the block of cams to fulfill the condition of strength of its materials, it is planned to test a device for unscrewing pipes in an industrial environment in Factorial LLC, Poltava.


The invention relates to a high voltage alternating current light-emitting diode structure. The high voltage alternating current light-emitting diode structure comprises a circuit basal plate and a plurality of high voltage light-emitting diode (LED) chips. Each high voltage LED chip comprises a first base material, an adhesive coating, a first Ohm connection layer, an epitaxial layer, a first insulating layer, at least two first current-conducting plates, at least two second current-conducting plates, and a second base material. According to the high voltage alternating current light-emitting diode structure, the high voltage LED chips with a wafer level process are combined with the circuit basal plate which is low in cost, and the high voltage alternating current light-emitting diode structure with a small size can be manufactured.


We have measured the electrical, optical and morphological properties of as-grown Hg 1-x Cd x Te films prepared by r.f. sputtering. The Hg 1-x Cd x Te films were grown at substrate temperatures ranging from 25°C to 150°C. Films grown at temperatures lower than or equal to 70°C were highly resistive (≥10 5 Φ-cm) and were not measurable by our Hall apparatus. Optical transmission data show that the band gap of these films ranged from 0.8 eV-1.5 eV, satisfying the optimum band gap criteria. Plan view and cross sectional SEM studies indicate that the films grown at 85°C and 100°C have larger grains with compact grain boundaries and these films typically yield the best cell performance. Spectroscopic ellipsometry studies are being used to estimate the band-gap as a function of substrate temperature. We have also studied the effect of various back contacts and have fabricated complete solar cells. We found that Cu-Au serves as the best ohmic back contact to CdS/HgCdTe solar cell. Our preliminary results of J-V analyses on the complete solar cell show that the efficiency is mainly limited by the short-circuit current. Electrical-bias-dependent QE measurements indicate voltage-dependent current collection mainly in the long wavelength region. Further optimization of growth parameters and CdCl2 treatment needs to be carried out to improve the cell performance.


A novel miniaturized branch-line hybrid operating at 0.72 GHz is presented.By replacing the 90o branch line of conventional branch-line hybrid with the novel 90o composite right/left handed(CRLH) lines realized by complementary spiral resonators(CSRs),the occupied effective area of our proposed hybrid can be reduced by about 50% from that of the conventional one.At the central frequency,S21=S31=-3.2 dB,S41≤-20 dB,and S11≤-25 dB.


Between 9th of August and 4th of September 2012 preliminary research based on radio-tracking method was conducted in the area around Diest (Flanders, Belgium; 50 59N 05 03E). Two females and one male of Myotis emarginatus were tagged with Picopip-transmitters (Biotrack, 0,27-0,35g), according to the 5% body weight rule. Three-elemental Yagi antennas were used and the tagged bats were followed during 5 nights. Tracking took place by car and by foot. The project was divided in stages : (1) finding Myotis emarginatus, (2) mist-netting and tagging bats, (3) finding maternity colony/shelter, (4) locating foraging sites. Three Pettersson D500 bat recorders were placed in a barn and two stables in 2 different farms, around 7,1 km from each other. Analyses of the records showed that M. emarginatus was using all 3 sites. The highest activity of this bat species was found on the records from ecological farm Bolhuis (51.01325, 5.044782). Mist-nets were placed in and nearby the Bolhuis-stable. During 7 nights, 3 bats were caught and tagged. Successful radio-tracking on a young male of M. emarginatus allowed to locate few foraging sites. A tracked female lead to a small colony composed of 2 animals on the attic from an abbey (51.033467, 4.980068). That female was followed for 3 full nights, from the moment when she left the roost (around 21h45) till the moment of returning (around 5h45). The maximum foraging time was established on 8h15 during one night when a female visited few foraging sites. The most frequented foraging sites were located 5 km from the abbey, the most remote were at a distance of 6km. The route followed by the bat from the main foraging sites till the abbey was 6,8km long. This route leaded mostly via forested areas, and avoided lighted parts like larger streets and village centers. The closest foraging areas where located directly around the abbey, and were used right after leaving the shelter and shortly before returning. The habitats favored by the species were mainly wet grasslands, surrounded by small landscape elements like tree rows or small mixed forests, which are quite numerous in this area. The bats frequented the stables for foraging, resting and warming up, especially during cold and moist nights and right before returning to the shelter. Preliminary results show that man-made structures and landscapes affect ecology and hunting strategy of M. emarginatus.


political change are coming from outside the party system. And to date there is little evidence to suggest that the parties have begun to respond seriously to such stimuli. Such a disjuncture leaves the book disquietingly lacking in the integration that would have given context to many of its specific insights. And, if one assumes the generally correct nature of the conclusion that many of the most fundamental political changes in Japan are taking place outside the parties, the very premise of the choice of focus is sharply vitiated.


ABSTRACT Purpose: Suicide bereavement confers unique risk and distress. In several countries, bereaved family members are called on to attend an inquest, an official public inquiry into deaths caused by external factors. The current study aimed to explore how suicide-bereaved family members (n = 18) experienced the inquest process, through qualitative semi-structured interviews. Method: Participants were identified via coroner's records and had previously taken part in a case-control study. Results: Qualitative findings indicated four overall themes with respect to family members' experiences of the inquest process: "inquest as fearfully unknown", "structural processes of the inquest", "enduring public and private pain to obtain answers" and "gaining answers and making sense". Most family members experienced distress and fear as a result of several elements of the inquest process. Some participants had positive experiences but these did not outweigh the distress experienced by the majority of family members regarding their overall experience of the inquest process. Conclusions: Key recommendations include informing family members of the main aspects and purpose of the inquest process beforehand, adapting the process to maximise the privacy and comfort of the bereaved relatives, and restricting graphic evidence being heard, where possible, to minimise distress experienced by family members.


Hurricane Odile hit Baja California Sur, Mexico in 2014, causing substantial damage to local steel pole structures (light poles and electricity poles). Based on the failure characteristics observed on such poles, this paper develops an analytical study aimed at evaluating the wind-excited inelastic response of slender vertical cantilever structures. Displacement-controlled pushover analyses are performed in OpenSees. The research pretends to establish a reference of the deformation limit for the serviceability limit state in order to contribute to make conservative decisions in the design phase of steel poles.


High chili production is inseparable from proper fertilization and control of pests and plant diseases. This is done because red chili is a plant that is quite susceptible to attack by pests and diseases, resulting in disruption of growth and decreased production of red chili. Efforts that can be made to overcome this problem are by applying biofertilizer and entomopathogenic fungi (Beauveria bassiana) as biological control agents. The application is expected to increase the production of red chili plants and reduce the use of inorganic fertilizers and chemical pesticides. The research objective was to determine the effect of amount of applications biofertilizer and biological control agents on red chili production. This study used a factorial completely randomized design consisting of two factors where the first factor was amount of applications biofertilizer and the second was amount applications of biological control agents. Each factor consists of four levels, namely zero time, one time, twice, and three times applications. The results showed that amount of applications three times of biofertilizer and biological control agents tended to give the best response to the yield of red chili.


FIELD: physics. SUBSTANCE: in the method based on the sounding of the direction at the second stage, if the target is detected at the first stage, the presence of a moving target is detected at the first stage using a sequence of signals with ambiguous range, and at the second stage its location is determined. EFFECT: reducing the time spent on detection of a target in the passive jamming zone. 1 cl


The numerical precision retained in the formulation of groundwater hydraulic control optimization problems can have significant impacts on the accuracy of the solution. Sources of imprecision include the use of finite differencing for calculation of the response matrix and the solution of the groundwater simulation model. These elements are discussed and an example of the impacts of imprecision on optimal solutions is presented. It is recommended that groundwater optimization codes be modified to improve precision and care be taken in specific application.


This paper examines the performance of retrofitting climate control systems focusing on air conditioning systems in refurbished old buildings in tropical climates. Data was gathered by means of investigation in the sequential steps of condition survey, space audit, ventilation systems, indoor/outdoor temperature reading and relative humidity (RH) measurement. The study raises several important issues relating to indoor environmental quality. Beyond the obvious aesthetical issues that are addressed here, the installation of air conditioning systems tends to create thermal instabilities and indoor environment imbalances in refurbished buildings. Furthermore, there is also a gap between the necessities of conserving the precious features of old buildings and the demand for better thermal comfort by the occupants. This study outlines the risks as well as making recommendations for future strategies.Keywords: Climate control, indoor environment, heritage buildings, Malaysia


PROBLEM OF HIGHEST TECTONIC UNITS IN TATRA MTS.

Summary
Problem of upper tectonic units above the Krizna nappe ones in the western Tatra Mts. (between the Kościelisko and Chocholow Valleys, and the state border) is discussed in the paper. The Koryciska unit, built mainly of the Wetterstein-dolomite lies above the Choc-type Siwa Woda unit, what is documented among others by its tectonic onlets. Relations between the Furkaska unit and the Koryciska unit remain still unclear. The Furkaska unit and the Koryciska unit, being two scales of the same nappe are derived surely from the northern outskirts of the Silicicum zone. Their subordination to the Strazov nappe in the sense of D. Andrusov is very probable. Final solution of this problem, requires comparative studies in the Slovak Innern Carpathians. The Uplaz scale which contains Jurassic hierlatz lilllestones and red fillamentous limestones belongs surely to the Choc nappe similarly as the Konczyste scale and the Brama Kantaka scale.
There is emphasized the necessity of elaboration of the common Polish-Slovak studies program seems necessary. An appointment of the common Polish-Slovak workgroup would be desirable for the solution of the question of the highest tectonic units in the Tatra Mts.


After the shock of global financial crisis (GFC) or Euro sovereign debt crisis (Eurozone crisis), the market Beta and lending's default rate of international banks has been significantly magnifying. However, the phenomenon is not found in Taiwan banking system, no matter of whichever risk measure is adopted. We are surprised that the pattern of lending among different banks are more and more similar, although there are some improvements in credit quality, the implied asset correlation has enlarged commonly. Besides, the relation between default rate and asset correlation of Taiwan seems not in accord with BASEL's rules. On the contrary, they are positively correlated. Otherwise, market data of equity return or Beta reveals the accounting information of lending quality, earnings volatility, and CAR (capital adequacy ratio).


The reactions of the complexes [Mo(CO)2(η4-C4Ph4CO)2] and [Mo(CO)3(NCMe)(η4-C4Ph4CO)] with the alkynes dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate (DMAD; RC≡CR where R = CO2Me) and methyl propiolate (RC≡CH) have been studied. In the case of DMAD, the initial product is the green carbonyl complex [Mo(CO)(RC≡CR)(η5,σ-C4Ph4COCR═CR)] (3), in which two alkyne molecules have been incorporated: one is linked to the carbonyl group of the tetracyclone ligand, whereas the other is π-bound to the metal as a four-electron donor. Oxidation of this compound affords yellow [Mo(O)(RC≡CR)(η5,σ-C4Ph4COCR═CR)] (8). When the π-acceptor carbonyl ligand is replaced by the π-donor oxo group, the alkyne ligand changes orientation: it lies parallel to the Mo–CO bond in 3 but perpendicular to the Mo═O group in 8. Analogous complexes (9, 10) were isolated in the case of methyl propiolate; each exists as a mixture of two isomers depending on the orientation of the unsymmetrical alkyne ligand.


Abstract A model of spontaneous polarization screening where the transient is determined by the ionization time constant of deep impurities is proposed. Slow relaxation of electrophysical characteristics is discussed. Using the concepts presented, the functional dependence of relaxation processes as well as the existence of relaxation time set may be explained.


Wipe sampling was performed on various surfaces in several environments to determine the characteristics of the wipe sampling procedure and measure ambient levels of selected elements. The samples were collected from 18 different locations in home, office, research laboratory, and outdoor environments. Wipe samples were collected by wetting smear tabs with two drops of distilled water, then wiping a 100-cm2 area in two orthogonal raster patterns. The samples were analyzed by proton-induced x-ray emission for determination of quantity of 72 different elements per sample. Reproducibility of the wipe sampling technique was determined by collecting two adjacent wipes and comparing the elemental compositions on both. The median ratio from 297 pairs of these samples was 1.0 with 50% of the detectable sample pairs having ratios between 0.6 and 1.5. This shows that the wipe sampling procedure does not have the degree of precision generally accepted in industrial hygiene practice. Efficiency of removing material f...


miRNAs are vital regulators of post transcriptional gene expression. Deregulation of miRNAs lead to susceptibility towards many diseases, especially cancers. Their complicated molecular mechanisms comprising of upstream transcriptions factors, downstream targets, functional and biological processes, and disease regulations are not fully comprehended yet. Hence, understanding the miRNA regulatory network comprehensively is pivotal to modulate its functions and develop miRNA therapeutics. At present, several independent databases and tools containing specific information about parts of a miRNA regulome exist in silo which prevents a holistic understanding of miRNA's molecular mechanism. Hence, integration of all scattered datasets in a cohesive manner in order to get an overarching understanding of the contributory influence and the effluence from the machinery of a miRNA regulome is critical. In this article, we present a case-report on miRegulome, a first comprehensive integrated knowledge base of miRNA regulome and miRNA interaction network analytic tools. miRegulome integrates the essential molecular modules of a miRNA regulome into a cohesive platform. We also discuss miRNA-disease interactions from miRegulome and devise graph theoretical strategies to analyze them. We also present a next-level design for an enhanced database repository for comprehensive data analysis collating diverse datasets related to miRNA biology; and present the need and challenges for the development of novel algorithms to predict new interactions between miRNAs, genes, transcription factors and diseases.


INTRODUCTION The stock market boom of the 1990s fueled growth not only for mergers and acquisitions, but also for investments by venture capital companies around the world.1 Cross-border work has now "become the norm, rather than the exception."2 When different jurisdictions are involved, however, compliance with each country's securities and other disclosure related laws can be challenging.3 As more U.S. shareholders invest in foreign companies, and as more foreign companies seek to raise capital in the U.S., potential conflicts arise between foreign and domestic securities laws and within the U.S. securities laws themselves. While each of the six principal U.S. securities statutes administered by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") attempts to address a specific area of securities regulation,4 these statutes can, in certain instances, overlap.5 This Article will focus on the relationship between section 3(c)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act")6 and section 3(a)(10) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act").7 Specifically, this Article examines whether or not shares issued in reliance on the section 3(a)(10) exemption of the 1933 Act ("section 3(a)(10)") can be considered a "public offering" for purposes of section 7(d) and 3(c)(1) of the 1940 Act ("section 3(c)(1)"). The rapid growth of hedge funds and venture capital companies, coupled with the increase in international investment, has made resolution of this uncertainty a necessity. This Article is meant to provide some background and guidance to the practitioner who encounters this issue. Parts I and II will provide brief descriptions of the relevant provisions of both the 1933 Act and the 1940 Act. Part III will discuss the relationship between the two Acts, and Part IV will analyze this relationship. Part V will conclude with a discussion of the implications of section 3(c)(1) companies being able to-or not being able to-rely on the section 3(a)(10) exemption. I. 1940 ACT The focus of the 1940 Act8 is on "pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds, closed-end funds, and unit investment trusts."9 In the 1920s, the SEC found such investment vehicles especially prone to "manipulation and self-dealing."10 As a result, Congress enacted the 1940 Act,11 which provides, in part, that: No investment company organized or otherwise created under the laws of the United States or of a State and having a board of directors, unless registered under section 8, shall directly or indirectly-(1) offer for sale, sell, or deliver after sale, by the use of the mails or any means or instrumentality of interstate commerce, any security....12 Once registered, an investment company is substantially restricted in its activities.13 Although the term "investment company" is broadly defined in the 1940 Act,14 Congress specifically exempted certain entities from regulation.15 One common exception is found in section 3(c)(1),16 which excepts an issuer "whose securities (excluding short-term paper) are beneficially owned by not more than one hundred persons . . . [so long as] it is not making or proposing to make a public offering."17 Various entities rely on this exception, including trust funds,18 leveraged buyout funds,19 venture capital funds,20 acquisition vehicles, and hedge funds.21 A. Prong 1: Number of Persons Section 3(c)(1) has essentially two requirements:22 an issuer cannot have "over 100 beneficial owners"23 and it cannot be "making or proposing to make a public offering of [its] securities."24 Although counting the number of beneficial owners to satisfy the first prong seems relatively simple, since the inquiry relates to "beneficial owners" and not just to stockholders, such an approach is complex.25 While neither "the 1940 Act nor the rules [promulgated] pursuant to it define 'beneficial ownership,'"26 no-action letters have generally interpreted beneficial ownership broadly27 in order to "prevent investment company sponsors from forming a public company that itself invests its assets in a private investment vehicle. …


As clinical trial researchers and companies continue to partner, merge, outsource, and make submissions for marketing approvals, the needs for streamlined data exchange increases. One study estimates that the industry spends more than $156 million annually contract research organizations (CRO) to sponsors and from electronic data capture(EDC) providers or clinical laboratories to sponsors or CRO. Without the use of standards, the activities associated with clinical development require duplicating efforts and a lot of rework, which translates into more time and higher costs. It is in everyone's best interest to improve patient safety and reduce costs by bringing new treatments to market as quickly as possible, so the value of standardization is readily apparent. In 1997, The Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC)established worldwide industry standards to support the electronic acquisition, exchange, submission and archiving of clinical trials data and metadata for medical and biopharmaceutical product development. CDISC has developed six standards. We specific describes CDISC Submission Tabulation Data Model (SDTM) in clinical trial. Finally, our own regulation should be developed for streamlined data interchange as soon as possible.


The ideas of JIN Hai-guan were that the country school should be the center of country life,so as to realize the education revolution whose tenet was to correct the abuse of education break away from the country realities.He took measures according to the country realities,claimed that the country operators should be peasant,and the country work should be localization and facilitation..so that left over his footprint in the modernization of Chinese countries.


As a document of title,bill of lading presents the cargo.However,the almost common sense that bill of lading as a document of title manifests the real rights of the cargo is queried and denied by some scholars in recent years.The author re-ponders on this problem and makes the conclusion that bill of lading manifests the real rights of cargo by analyzing the controversy between obligationenrechte(rights derived from Obligation)and sachenrechte(real rights)in defining the function of bill of lading.The purpose of this paper is to expand the paths of thinking to demonstrate the real-rights function of the bill of lading with the hope of making some significance on the research of the issues on the delivery of cargo without producing bill of lading.


Objective To explore the effect of the automated external defibrillator(AED)on survival rate of patient with cardiac arrest(CA)in emergency treatment.Methods From 2005 to 2007,69 cases(experiment group)with CA during emergency treatment accepted AED within 10 minutes.From 2002 to 2007,in clinical departments of our hospital 59 cases(control group)with CA induced by various reasons did not received AED within 10 minutes.To analyse and research clinical significance of early use of AED in CA patients.Results Successful rate was 62.3℅in the experiment group,and was 20.3% in control group.Between the two groups,there were statistical significance(P0.05).Conclusion Early use of AED in CA patients can markedly improve the successful rate of rescue.


Simple Summary Lameness in cows is a major problem within the dairy industry that concerns both economics and animal welfare. The assigning of locomotion quality "scores" by human observers watching cows walk is a commonly used method for identifying lameness in dairy cows. However, automated gait assessment technologies have been developed as an alternative, and these can provide more detailed and objective data regarding locomotion. The three primary types of technology used for this purpose are kinetic, kinematic, and accelerometric, which involve looking at movement regarding space and time, forces associated with motion, and acceleration, respectively. We conducted a systematic literature review to determine measurements, and relationships between them, that have been recorded using these technologies, as well as through other methods. Within the 37 articles that were included, measurements recorded using these different technologies often overlapped. However, inconsistencies regarding details of the technologies and the approaches used made it difficult to compare specific locomotion measurements across studies. More research is needed to achieve a comprehensive understanding of how factors regarding the health, environment, and management of dairy cows affect locomotion, as recorded through the detailed, objective outcome measurements provided by these technologies. Abstract Lameness within the dairy industry is a concern because of its associated costs and welfare implications. Visual locomotion scoring has been commonly used for assessing cows' locomotion quality, but it can have low reliability and is relatively subjective compared to automated methods of assessing locomotion. Kinematic, kinetic, and accelerometric technologies can provide a greater number of more detailed outcome measurements than visual scoring. The objective of this systematic review was to determine outcome measurements, and the relationships between them, that have been recorded using kinematic, kinetic, and accelerometric technologies, as well as other approaches to evaluating cow locomotion. Following PRISMA guidelines, two databases were searched for studies published from January 2000 to June 2022. Thirty-seven articles were retained after undergoing a screening process involving a title and abstract evaluation, followed by a full-text assessment. Locomotion measurements recorded using these technologies often overlapped, but inconsistencies in the types of technology, the arrangement of equipment, the terminology, and the measurement-recording approaches made it difficult to compare locomotion measurements across studies. Additional research would contribute to a better understanding of how factors regarding the health, environment, and management of dairy cows affect aspects of locomotion, as recorded through the detailed, objective outcome measurements provided by these technologies.


Abstract Data from Mating Appraisal for Profit of Midwest Breeders Cooperative were analyzed for a model with evaluator, herd, parity, sire, linear days milked, quadratic days milked, interaction of evaluator by parity, and residual. Parity affected all traits except basic form and legs. Evaluators interacted with parity, and sires affected all traits. All traits except front were affected by quadratic days milked and all traits by linear days milked. Heritabilities from paternal half sisters were basic form .96, scale .55, front .34, body .42, back .13, legs .14, feet .16, rump .13, rear udder .13, fore udder .14, center support .14, and teats .19. The heritability of basic form may be inflated by sire identification prior to scoring. Traits in close physical proximity showed genetic correlations in excess of .50; those not in close proximity showed smaller or negative correlations. Correlations with basic form showed that thicker cows score superior for correlated traits. Subcodes were used for seven of the traits in the program. Heritabilities for subcodes generally were small, ranging from .00 to .15 with most less than .10. Changes in conformation can result from selection, but selection on specific faults (subcodes) will not yield changes quickly.


Four vegetable fields with different history of livestock farm wastewater irrigation(0,4,12,23 years)were selected for collecting surface soil samples to study the effects of long-term irrigation of livestock farm wastewater on soil quality and vegetable quality.pH value,and concentrations of organic C,total N,total P,total K,NH+4-N,NO-3-N,available P,available K,heavy metals(Cu,Zn,Pb,Cd,As,Hg,Cr and Ni) and enzyme activity in the soils were characterized.Contents of Vc,crude protein,sugar,NO-3-N,total P,total K,and heavy metals in Chinese cabbage grown in the fields were measured.The results showed that long-term irrigation of livestock farm wastewater increased significantly soil pH value and concentrations of organic C,total N,total P,NH+4-N,NO-3-N,available P,available K,and both total and water-soluble Cu,Zn,and Cd in surface soil of vegetable lands.However,the irrigation had no significant effects on soil total K,Pb,Ni,Cr,As and Hg.The irrigation also increased activities of dehydrogenase,protease,urease,cellulose,and acid phosphomonoesterase in the soils,and concentrations of sugar,P,Cu,Zn,and Cd in Chinese cabbage.No significant effects of the irrigation on crude protein,Vc,and NO-3-N in Chinese cabbage were found.In summary,the 23 years-irrigation of livestock farm wastewater to vegetable fields did not cause severe pollution,the concentrations of heavy metals in soil and vegetable crops in all vegetable fields were within the upper limits of national environmental criterions.But accumulation of Cu,Zn,and Cd in both soil and vegetable crops indicated that there was pollution risk of long-term irrigation of livestock farm wastewater.


Abstract : In this Phase 1 project, the feasibility of a compact completely body-worn and wireless means for sensing and communicating a human?'s position and body segment orientation in 3D space was demonstrated. The 'total human' - 'total system' approach introduced emphasized: (1) the study of human motion characteristics, (2) the human factors of such systems, and (3) exploritation of rapidly evolving base technologies (e.g., inertial guidance and earth magnetic field sensors, wireless local area networks, low power electronics, and rechargeable batteries). A system concept called the Human Position and Orientation Sensing System (HPOSS) was specified. With reference to Global Positioning Systems, we have coined the term Local Position and Orientation Sensing System (LPOSS), of which HPOSS is a particular type. HPOSS consist of five multiple body segment sensor units (MBS-SUs; two arms, two legs, and one torso) and a single base unit (to be produced in 1,3, and 5 channel versions). The base unit communicates the requistite data via serial interface in a unique format intended to provide a standard fora new generation 6f high fidelity human-computer interfaces. Prototypes of selected subsystems were prototyped, tested, and demonstrated in laboratory conditions. Prototypes using both magnetic and inertial sensors were 'OVER' tested.


River Habitat Survey (RHS) and macrophyte surveys were tested on a selection of rivers in the Picos de Europa to provide advice on an effective training and sampling strategy for RHS in the Cantabrian region of Spain.
The objectives included recommended improvements to the RHS guidance manual for European river and to collect RHS and macrophyte data for European inter-calibration purposes.
The results of twenty surveys are included in the report.


To confirm the species and genotype of a Cryptosporidium isolate from a patient admitted to a hospital in Zhengzhou,the genes coding for the small subunit of the ribosomal RNA,70 kDa heat shock protein(Hsp70),chaperponin 60(Cpn60)and alternative oxidase(AOX)were amplified and sequenced from this isolate of this Cryptospordium,and the amplified sequences were compared with the reference sequences in GenBank by DNA star and Clustal X softwares. The phylogenetic tree was established by analysis with the PAUP 4.0 software in order to reveal the inter-relationship of this isolate with other species of Cryptospordium. It was found that the sequence identities of this isolate with Cryptospordium parvum murine genotype appeared to be 9⒐9% and 99.2%,the highest among all species of Cryptospordium,as demonstrated by 18S rRNA and Hsp70 genes analysis. The phylogenetic relationship of this isolate was proved to belong to C.parvum murine genotype clusters,but the results of DNA sequence analysis revealed that this isolate clustered most closely with the swine genotype of Cryptospordium suis isolates derived from pigs in Henan province.


The paper offers a new perspective on the first sale/patent exhaustion doctrine and, in doing so, challenges current critiques of the doctrine. Most fundamentally, the paper challenges the first sale doctrine's perception as a quasi-antitrust rule. Instead, the paper traces the development of the first sale doctrine as a bright-line rule demarcating the scope of IP rights and reflecting core IP rationales - most notably, the rationale of appropriability as the basis of property rights. The paper follows this historic account with an analysis of the potential doctrinal implications of the demise of the doctrine, and ends with an economic and competitive analysis of typical IP-related post-sale restrictions. Ultimately, the paper concludes that the doctrine, when properly construed, is both justified and well founded in property rationales.


SUBTITLE: AS LOW-COST AIRLINES REACH CRITICAL MASS, THEY ARE PULLING MORE GROUND SERVICES AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN-HOUSE TO ACHIEVE MAINTENANCE EFFICIENCIES.


In this paper I discuss the various forms that the plural can take in Arabic. In particular, I address Borer & Ouwayda's (2010) recent proposal that the plural of the singulative is not a real plural, but mere agreement (with a numeral). Since in Borer (2005) the plural is a divider of undivided mass and since the singulative performs division as well, it somehow comes as a surprise a priori that singulative nouns can be pluralized. Contra Borer & Ouwayda (2010), I argue that the plural of the singulative is a real plural – albeit a "counting" rather than a "dividing" plural – and not mere agreement: we must distinguish the dividing plural from the counting plural, the latter being closer to the folk view and to the traditional perspective of the plural.


This paper presents a new type of coprocessor architecture suited for both conventional floating point and interval arithmetic. The coprocessor is composed of two logical processors (LP). The floating point units are shared between these two LPs in order to reduce the area overhead. Some functional units implement two or more operations (for example the multiply-add fused (MAF) unit can be used for addition, multiplication or multiply-add fused). The set of functional units can thus help reduce the number of structural hazards and increase the resource utilization (for example, if addition occurs on both LPs, one can be executed on the adder, while the other on the MAF). In order to further reduce the data and structural hazards a scheduler for this architecture is also proposed.


The question of how the American political process shapes inequality remains unsettled. While recent studies break ground by linking inequality to political institutions, much of this work focuses on national-level income inequality. The literature is lacking in its examination of inequality in other issue areas at the subnational level. This research explores how partisanship in government affects subnational-level inequality in health care coverage in the context of racial diversity. Using a new Gini-coefficient measure of inequality in health insurance coverage, we find a negative relationship between the seat share of Democratic representatives and inequality in health care coverage but only in states with racially diverse populations. Moreover, Democratic-controlled state legislatures mitigate the negative impact of racial diversity on inequality in health care coverage. These results highlight the importance of examining the partisan foundation of health care inequality in the context of racial diversity.


Quality of life (QoL) is both a main concern of good local governance and an indicator of city performance. A key question to answer is that of what resources have the potential to enhance city performance, thus providing added value to stakeholders. By adopting a resource-based view (RBV), this paper explores the relationships between a group of strategic resources (e-government, transparency, and reputation) and QoL in a sample of 78 Spanish municipalities. Our study makes a contribution by providing an original design of a set of relations among our own selected resources and between them and quality of life. In order to test those relations, we define and create four constructs by using four different data sources and structural equation modeling (SEM). The results show a positive influence of resources on QoL, which is supported by a number of positive direct and indirect interactions among them. This means that municipalities with better strategic resources in local governments exhibit a higher level of quality of life.


A rare neoplastic polyp that arises from the stomach. It is characterized by the presence of foveolar-type epithelium. It may be seen in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis.


Embodiments of the present invention are directed to the preparation of a separate cyclosiloxane or a mixture of separate cyclosiloxanes, wherein the dihydroxysilane or dihydroxysiloxane is combined with the dihydrosilane or dihydroxysiloxane in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst in a reaction phase comprising a solvent. Condensate. The introduction of dihydroxysilane or dihydroxysiloxane and dihydrosilane or dihydroxysiloxane is controlled so that ring condensation occurs in the reaction phase with low concentrations of SiH and SiOH functional groups, with high yields with little higher molecular weight condensation products. Enables the isolation of monocyclic fused adducts at a rate. In one aspect of the invention, 1,1-diphenyl-3,3,5,5-tetramethylcyclotrisiloxane is prepared in a very high yield.


The requirements for the blocking voltage of the rectification devices on the secondary side of phase shift full bridge (PSFB) dc–dc converter topology are, by nature, higher than for other quasiresonant or fully resonant topologies (DAB, LLC). This is especially aggravated in wide range operation converters and further increased by the rectifiers' drain voltage overshoot. Unlike other resonant topologies, the inductor at the output of the PSFB effectively decouples the capacitor bank from the rectification stage, which otherwise acts as a strong lossless snubber. Higher blocking voltage requirements for the rectification devices worsen their Figure of Merit, increasing their related losses and decreasing the overall efficiency of the converter. In this article, the main causes of the rectifiers drain voltage overshoots in PSFB are analyzed. Design guidelines for the mitigation of the different causes are introduced, as well as a novel modulation scheme for the overshoot reduction, while the output filter operates in discontinuous conduction mode, without penalties in performance, complexity, or cost. A prototype of PSFB DC-DC converter of 3300 W, with 400-V input to 54.5-V output nominal voltages, was designed and built to test the proposed solutions achieving a peak efficiency of 98.12% at 50% of load.


We examine the impact of dark trading and order flow segmentation on market quality in Canada. A new regulation requiring dark orders to offer price improvement over displayed prices virtually eliminated intermediation of retail orders in the dark, but did not impact other dark trading. Exploiting the differential reaction, we show that segmentation of retail orders harms lit liquidity. ∗ This paper is based on the research report titled "The Impact of the Dark Trading Rules" that we prepared for the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC). We thank IIROC for providing access to the data and for financial assistance, and in particular thank Victoria Pinnington and Helen Hogarth for assistance. We also thank Qizheng (Alan) Yuan for research assistance. We thank Peter Bossaerts, participants at the 2015 University of Cambridge Workshop on Microstructure Theory and Application, the Stern Microstructure Meeting 2015, the 7th Erasmus Liquidity Conference, the Women in Microstructure Meeting 2015, the IIROC HFT Forum, and seminar participants at ESSEC, University of Auckland, Deakin University, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Copenhagen, Warwick University, and Stockholm Business School. * Comerton-Forde is an economic consultant on market structure for the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. Park is a member of the Ontario Security Commission's Market Structure Advisory Committee. Part of this work was done while Malinova and Park visited Copenhagen Business School, and they thank CBS for its hospitality. Support from the Center for Financial Frictions (FRIC), grant no. DNRF102, SSHRC, Nordea Fonden, and from the Global Risk Institute for the project "Risk Management and Market Liquidity'" is gratefully acknowledged. Corresponding author: Carole Comerton-Forde. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com After the rule change retail traders receive less price improvement, retail brokers pay higher exchange fees and institutions experience lower lit and higher dark fill rates and higher implementation shortfall. High frequency traders earn higher fee revenues. Exchange revenues are unchanged. JEL classification: G14


Vierendeel truss has been used widely in buildings abroad. In this article, a simply calculation method of internal force of truss under vertical load was introduced. Some examples were given. \[


This paper suggests on a study of building energy saving by using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) system to analyze the reduction of energy consumption. This research is significant to reduce the impact of climate change via energy management. In this project, lighting system in UTeM's library is emphasized. The purpose of this research is to investigate the energy demand and determine the possibility of the aspect of energy saving by optimizing current lighting system. Data then used to investigate and analyze the data of total power consumption in the building and analyzed the saving using ANOVA method. This is to identify the best way for improving the energy performance and reporting them. The Analysis of Variance is the method that was suggested in this project; where the MATLAB and EXCEL are applied in analyzing the data and explored to understand the technique and flow of the software. The result proved that ANOVA method is among suitable method to analyze energy saving with more accurate and simple approach.


Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is an autosomal-dominant disease with an estimated prevalence of 5 cases per 100,000 individuals. Two forms of this disease are recognized: FSHD1, which constitutes the majority of cases (95%), is caused by contractions of the D4Z4 allele in chromosome 4q35, and FSHD2 (5%), which is caused by mutations in SMCHD1 located in chromosome 18p. The normal D4Z4 allele spans between 11 and 100 repeat units whereas FSHD1 subjects have between 1 and 10 repeat units in this allele. Symptoms in FSHD1 are very variable; onset is in the first or second decade of life with weakness and atrophy in facial and scapula-stabilizer muscles. Extramuscular manifestations often include hearing loss and, more seldom, retinal abnormalities. An association between FSHD1 and a movement disorder has been reported only once in a subject with cervical dystonia. We report here on a subject affected by FSHD1, dystonia, and levodopa responsive parkinsonism.


This article examines how student teachers construct their teacher identities by using (auto)biographical stories. Teacher identity is seen as a narrative process and teaching as a certain kind of practice, in which hope is a significant part. The inquiry is based on 35 essays written by students. The analysis includes five different stages of reading. The students are aware of the moral roots of teachers' work, its joys and predicaments, and struggle to make sense of the different narratives they hear about teachers' work. Although student teachers consider hope as an important part of teaching, they at the same time 'apologise' for having such an 'unrealistic view'. The results prove that (auto)biographical stories are a powerful tool for making the moral dimensions of teachers' identities visible. The results also challenge teacher educators and administrators of education to support student teachers to keep up their prospects of hope.


Abstract The sequence of spaces of Maddox, c0(p), c(p)and l ∞(p), are investigated. Here, p — (pk) is a bounded sequence of strictly positive numbers. It is observed that C0(P) is an echelon space of order 0 and that l∞(p) is a co-echelon space of order ∞, while clearly c(p) = c0(p) ⊗ 〈 (1,1,1,…) 〉. This sheds a new light on the topological and sequence space structure of these spaces: Based on the highly developed theory of (co-) echelon spaces all known and various new structural properties are derived.