Rats' behavior analysis is fundamentally important in the medical field and pharmaceutical industry. Drugs and chemical compounds are given to mice and rats to measure their therapeutic effects. If the drug's effect is promising, it will be investigated in humans. Data extraction from experiments and classifying the trajectory of rats and mice will help scientific researchers speed up the development of new drugs for the community. We used image processing and computer vision to analyze one of the eminent rat behavior analysis experiments, which is Morris Water Maze (MWM). In the current work, we implemented two experiments, the first was testing more than one object detection and tracking algorithm on rats and mice behavior analysis. Second, we used three tracking algorithms, which were $P Point-Cloud Recognizer, Dynamic Time Warping (DTW), and FastDTW, to track the rat's path and classify its movements. The result of the first experiment was that a combination of CSRT (Channel and Spatial Reliability Tracking) and optical flow sparse would be more accurate in extracting the data. In addition, the second experiment showed the highest tracking algorithm was FastDTW, with an accuracy of 81%


Chronic renal disease (CRD) is a complex syndrome resulting from a progressive deterioration of kidney function, which affects growth and nutritional status ...


We apply multi-scale analysis to stochastic delay-differential equations with multiplicative or parametric noise, deriving approximate stochastic equations for the amplitudes of oscillatory solutions near critical delays. Reduced equations for the envelope of the oscillations provides an efficient analysis of the dynamics by separating the influence of the noise from the intrinsic oscillations over long time scales. We show how this analysis can be used to compute Lyapunov exponents and extended to nonlinear models where the noise has additional resonances.


This paper presents analytical solutions for the problem of skewed thick plates under transverse load on a Winkler foundation, which has not been reported in the literature. The thick plate solution is obtained by using a framework of an oblique coordinate system. First, the governing differential equation in that system is derived, and the solution is obtained using deflection and rotation as derivatives of the potential function developed here. This method is applicable for arbitrary loading conditions, boundary conditions, and materials. The solution technique is applied to two illustrative application examples, and the results are compared with numerical solutions. The two approaches yielded results in good agreement.


Abstract : In earlier works we used spheres of various sizes as impedance probes in demonstrating a method of determining plasma potential, p, when the probe radius is much larger than the Debye length, D. The basis of the method in those works 1-4 relies on applying a small amplitude signal of fixed frequency to a probe in a plasma and measuring the complex reflection coefficient, , for varying probe bias, Vb. For a given frequency, Re(Zac) (the real part of the complex plasma impedance determined from ) is plotted versus Vb , and a minimum predicted by theory occurs at p for a large range of electron density, ne 3. However, the frequency range of the applied signal is restricted as we briefly review in this paper. As ne decreases, or the sheath grows to the order of the probe radius, the frequency range becomes even more restrictive and, in addition, the minimum in Re(Zac) in experimental data at Vb = p becomes difficult to discern.


In this initial phase of the project we have been concerned primarily with the development of the methodology of the application of ENDOR in the study of the photo-excited triplets in amorphous solids. Over the past year and a half the instrumentation has been vastly improved. First of all, by the incorporation of a computer. Secondly, by the development of a better cavity suitable for optical irradiation studies. And finally, as a result of an improved cryogenic system. Proper conditions for the recording of ENDOR spectra of randomly oriented triplets in a solid matrix were found in a study of a series of ground-state triplets with zero field splittings (D) ranging from less than 100 gauss to more than 400 gauss. The measurements established that to be successful ENDOR measurements on chlorophyll triplets must be performed at temperatures well below 10 K. Furthermore, it could be shown that hyperfine and quadrupole data extracted from spectra will be helpful for the elucidation of electronic as well as geometric structure. Finally, ENDOR measurements on a series of photo-excited triplets were performed. From the point of view of the objective of this research it was particularly encouraging to learn from these measurements thatmore » a short triplet lifetime does not preclude ENDOR measurements. In fact, of the molecules investigated those with the shortest tau/sub T/ gave the strongest ENDOR effect. This can be attributed to spin-alignment effects of which we can also take advantage in studies of chlorophyll systems. Measurements performed on the porphyrins give an insight into substituent effects which can be of aid in the elucidation of their electronic structure. Hyperfine data obtained from ZnTPP (CN)/sub 4/ suggest that the structure proposed for this molecule may be incorrect.« less


The new metallic coordination compound(Bu4N)0.9 [(C4S4H4)2Ni] has been synthesized,and its structure and component have been determined.The electrochemical property studied by cyclic voltammetary.


According to the characteristics of high dynamics and Doppler frequency hopping in tracking, telemetry and command (TTC) systems based on DS/FH hybrid spread spectrum scheme, a precision expression of early minus late PN code tracking loop with limited front end bandwidth in dynamic environment is deduced. The effect of front end bandwidth, loop bandwidth, carrier to noise ratio and Doppler frequency hopping on tracking performance is analyzed and simulated, from which the need for carrier aid and Doppler frequency hopping compensation is pointed out. The theoretical analysis and simulations offer references for the following work like improving tracking performance and designing tracking loops.


Objective To study the combined effects of estrogen deficiency and diabetes on nitric oxide(NO),TGF-β1 and bone mineral density(BMD) in rats.Methods The rats were randomly divided into 4 groups: sham-operated(A),a streptozotocininduced diabetes(B),an ovariectomized(OVX,C),and a combined OVX and streptozotocin-induced diabetes groups(D).After 4,8,12 w and 16 w,the BMD was measured,and serum estrogen levels was measured by radioimmunoassay method,serum NO by nitrate reduction method,serum TGF-β1 levels by ELISA method,the content of TGF-β1 in the bone tissues by the immunohistochemical method.Results Compared with group A,the level of serum NO and the BMD of femur became lower in group B,C and D(P0.05).And in group D,they became much lower.The serum TGF-β1 became higher in group B(P0.05),and it became lower in group C(P0.05),but there was no significant difference between goup D and group A(P0.05).And there was no significant interaction between diabetes and estrogen deficiency on NO,TGF-β1 and BMD.Conclusions Combined effect of diabetes and estrogen deficiency are not synergistic or counteractive but additive.


Muslim Identities: An Introduction to Islam presents a fully updated introduction to the religion of Islam and the various social groups who define themselves as Muslim. Unlike other such works, it presents both insider and outsider accounts with the aim of striking a unique balance between overly apologetical and overly Orientalist perspectives. With the first edition described as a "truly outstanding book" and "the very best introduction currently available in English for non-Muslims seeking a sound approach to Islam" (Journal of Islamic Studies), this new edition offers both students and general readers a comprehensive and balanced introduction to the world's second-largest religion. Each chapter of this second edition has been fully revised and includes an up-to-date bibliography that considers the most recent scholarship. Readers will also find a new final chapter that examines the role and place of Muslims in the modern West.


_____________________________________________________________________________________________ The emergence of resistance to first-line drugs used to treat tuberculosis (TB) has become a significant public health concern and an obstacle in implementation of effective TB control activities globally. In India, Revised National TB Control Program (RNTCP) introduced the programmatic management of drug-resistant TB (PMDT) services to address the needs of MDR-TB patients. To execute the plan with perfection, RNTCP has devised MDR suspect criteria – A, B, and C so that gradually PMDT services can be extended to the whole country. These criteria were framed to run in tandem with the strengthening of the laboratory services so that the existing certified laboratories can carry out the culture and DST services without being overburdened. Altogether, RNTCP is committed for the strengthening and capacity building of its resources to offer culture and DST services right at the time of diagnosis.


The overall performance measurement of a healthcare system should be related to
benefits realisation optimisation, looking for equilibrium between resource
utilization (cost and time) and services provided (access and quality). The built
environment should be seen, not only as context, but also as a resource that
enables and potentially impacts on healthcare operations efficiency, influencing
care and service efficacy. Based on an extensive literature review, focus group
discussion, and case studies, this paper gives a perspective of the BeReal (benefits
realisation) model structure and, describes a selected group of benefits which are
used as preliminarily performance high-level targets (strategic benefits and sub
benefits), organising the basis for further characterisation of detailed (end)
benefits. In line with that, the scope of the BeReal model is discussed and
characterised through a selected group of criteria (i.e. through the built
environment lifecycle view, organisational view and other related dimensions).
For some of these criteria a roadmap is proposed, emphasising on further research
that could lead to fundamental improvements in the BeReal model, more precisely
in benefits specification and segmentation, within the context of the UK
healthcare sector.


Knowledge management is an important part of library talent development.Scientific knowledge management can make library a vigorous and efficient learning organization.This paper expounds the influence and requirement of knowledge management on library's talent development and makes some suggestions on library's talent development.


As health executives consider upgrading their facilities in response to both social and economic trends, an interiors master plan becomes an essential part of the strategic planning process and an effective tool in controlling the bottom line. Patricia Ford discusses the advantages and cost-saving strategies of an interior master plan.


Abstract A total of 227 fish species, representing 113 families, are recorded from the Chatham Islands area (c. 860 km east of New Zealand): 148 are first records for the area and two, Scopelarchoides kreffti Johnson (Scopelarchidae) and Oneirodes whitleyi Bertelsen & Pietsch (Oneirodidae), are first records for New Zealand. Forty‐two species are identified from a single commercial trawling operation off the Chatham Islands; 13 of these species include juveniles. Notes are given on taxonomy, nomenclature, and distribution for selected fishes. Major conclusions reached are: some prominent New Zealand species are notably absent from the Chathams list, but many more fish species remain to be collected from the area; no endemic species are recognised; the observed abundance of juvenile fishes supports the hypothesis of larval transport from New Zealand to the Chathams by ocean currents; the main affinity of the fish fauna is with widespread and central New Zealand waters; small northern and southern elements ...


The invention discloses a preparation technique of high-effect medicated leaven powder, which comprises the following steps: a. raw material selection; b. grain wetting; c. leaven billet preparation; d. spread airing; e. pile fermentation; f. yeast powder preparation; and g. high-effect medicated leaven powder preparation. The medicated powder prepared by the technique has the advantages of thin skin, full hypha and thick leaven aroma; and the distillery yeast prepared from the medicated leaven powder has the advantages of higher fermenting power, higher saccharifying power and higher wine making distillation yield in the wine making process.


The Deccan Traps in Western India is hypothesized to have caused significant fluctuations in climatic condition and organic matter (OM) productivity across the Cretaceous‐Paleogene Boundary (K/PgB). The periodic release of large amounts of volatiles into the atmosphere is thought to drive these changes. Yet, direct impact of volcanism on the carbon cycle and ecosystem remains relatively unconstrained. For the first time, we attempt to trace changes in both marine and terrestrial carbon reservoirs from pre‐ and intervolcanic sedimentary units (infra‐ and inter‐trappeans respectively) from Rajahmundry, ~1500 km SE of main eruption sites in Western India. Molecular level characterization of OM and stable isotope composition of carbonates (δ13Ccarb), bulk OM (δ13Corg), and n‐alkane (δ13Calk and δDalk) have been analysed to provide a chemo‐stratigraphic framework. In Rajahmundry, high CO2 concentration estimated from infra‐trappean carbonate nodule is synchronous with the onset of the Deccan Traps and the Late Maastrichtian warming episode. Impact of the warming event is reflected in Rajahmundry from a major shift in the terrestrial ecosystem. Marine OM production also seems to have been low throughout the infra‐trappean. A steady decrease in δ13Ccarb values, increase in mortality rates and dwarfism in invertebrates immediately below the first volcanic units in Rajahmundry suggest stressed conditions from eruption in the western part of India ~40–60 kyrs prior to K/PgB. A significant increase in heterotrophic activity is observed after the volcanic deposits in Rajahmundry that seems to have controlled the marine carbon reservoir for a maximum of ~200 kyrs after the boundary. Advent of pteridophytes, increase in carbon content and positive shifts in δ13Ccarb and δ13Calk values in the upper inter‐trappean units mark the onset of recovery in terrestrial and marine environments. Overall, our results suggest significant perturbations in the carbon reservoir as a consequence of the Deccan eruption.


A regionalization scheme by which parameters of a continuous rainfall‐runoff model are estimated from physiographic and climatic watershed descriptors is presented. The approach makes use of the spatial structures displayed by the parameters within a physiographic‐climatic space defined on the basis of a canonical correlation analysis between model parameters and watershed descriptors. Traditionally, regionalization has been performed using a two‐step procedure of first estimating the model parameters in a set of subwatersheds independently and then establishing a relationship between the parameters thus estimated and a set of watershed descriptors. The approach presented in this paper follows a procedure by which the two steps are combined into one. The model is calibrated for the training subwatersheds with a dual objective of maximizing the model performance and achieving well‐defined spatial structures of the parameters within the physiographic‐climatic space. The model parameters in the subwatersheds that are not used for training are estimated from the optimum parameters obtained in the training set of subwatersheds using ordinary kriging within the physiographic‐climatic space. The performance of the model in these subwatersheds is comparable to the performance in the training set obtained using the optimum parameters estimated through model calibration. The results also indicate the possibility of extrapolation of the model parameters under a situation where some of the watershed descriptors lie slightly outside the range within which the training was done.


The invention discloses a trunk-injection medicament for controlling branch and trunk diseases of fruit trees. The trunk-injection medicament is prepared from the following components by volume percentage: 0.5-10% of a bactericidal substance, 0.025-0.1% of a surfactant, 0.1-2% of a nutrient substance, 0.01-0.1% of a penetrating agent and 89-99% of water, wherein the total content of the components is 100%. The invention further discloses a preparation method for the trunk-injection medicament, and the preparation method comprises the following steps: weighing the raw materials, adding all of the weighed components into water separately, and stirring to enable the mixture to be mixed uniformly to prepare a stock solution of medical liquid; filling and sealing to obtain the trunk-injection medicament. The trunk-injection medicament allows nutrient required for the growth of plants to be organically combined, so that not only are pathogenic fungi killed, but also the plant wound healing is accelerated to speed up recovery of the trees; meanwhile, the trunk-injection medicament has the characteristics of being safe, nontoxic and wide in raw material source, and is suitable for large-sized popularization and application, easy to use, excellent in effect, and suitable for large-scale popularization and application.


At the 1939–1940 New York World's Fair, several thousand boys and girls, all members of a growing national network of high school science and engineering clubs, displayed their science fair projects and conducted live experiments to more than 10 million visitors. Housed in the building sponsored by the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, their exhibits depicted a wide range of scientific phenomena. They also represented the conflicting values of science educators and industrialists about the societal worth of science education. In some instances, students' projects and laboratory activities prized hands-on learning and aimed to abet widespread rational thinking for democratic citizenship, which reflected the civic priorities of Progressive science educators. In other cases, science was presented as a magical spectacle with consumer applications intended to entertain and inspire the public's confidence in American industry and scientific experts. Ultimately, the corporate sponsorship of the high school science extracurriculum at the World's Fair marked a turning point when the Progressive purposes of science education began to give way to "manpower" and "professionalist" ends that aligned with the nation's economic and military imperatives. This historical episode also anticipated recent proposals to reform science education in the United States and ideas about scientific learning in museum settings. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Sci Ed93:892–914, 2009


An automated RP/RP 2D nanoLC/MS method was developed and applied for E. coli digest analysis. Even though the first and second dimensions were both carried out with reversed phase (RP), the separation was performed with a high degree of orthogonality due to a sharp difference in the pH of the mobile phases used for each dimension (10 and 2.6, respectively). The automation of the 2D system was realized with the use of a novel on-line organic dilution method: when an organic-containing fraction was eluted from the RP column of the first dimension with pump 1, an aqueous flow was pumped into the system with pump 2 and mixed with the eluted fraction to reduce its organic content. When the fraction was collected with a RP trap column interfacing the two RP dimensions, the organic concentration in the fraction was lowered enough to allow the peptides present in the fraction to be retained. Then a nano-flow gradient was delivered from pump 2 through the trap column and the RP column of the second dimension for further separation.

The developed 2D method was successfully applied to sequencing a 500-ng E. coli global digest. The sample was fractionated 30 times with the first dimension. Each of the fractions was run with the second dimension using a 30-min gradient. There were more than 637 proteins identified with a false-positive rate of 3.8%. There were 5171 peptides corresponding to the identified E. coli peptides, of which only about 10% were observed from two or more fractions, indicating a high fractionation quality. These data suggest that the RP/RP method may be preferable to the conventional SCX/RP for proteomic analysis.


2010 was an excellent year for Family Business Review (FBR), as the journal continued on its positive trajectory on all key metrics. The Impact Factor from the Journal Citation Report rose from 1.357 in 2009 (and 0.675 in 2008) to 1.881 in 2010, ranking FBR as 26th out of 87 business journals. The e-alert signups went up more than 50% from 475 in 2009 to 935 in 2010. We received 232 submissions this year—a new record for FBR. This includes 163 new submissions and 69 revisions. These numbers represent almost a 30% increase from the previous year, wherein we had received 163 submissions (119 new submissions and 44 revisions). Despite the increased numbers (and thus the volume of work), the overall average response time from submission to decision reduced from 40 days in 2009 to 35 days in 2010. Average reviewer turnaround time remained stable from last year at 18 days. Thanks to the efforts of our conscientious associate editors and reviewers, this turnaround time places FBR among the most efficient journals in management. These noteworthy numbers were achieved because of the dedicated efforts of our 8-member editorial team, 9 advisory board members, a 60-member review board, and 57 ad hoc reviewers. Each of these individuals contributed significantly to help attract good-quality manuscripts to the journal and provide timely and developmental reviews to all scholars who submitted their research for publication consideration to FBR. To recognize the services of our reviewers, in 2009 we initiated FBR's Best Reviewer Awards. As the editorial team conferred to decide the award winners, there were 43 reviewers with perfect score for timeliness and quality of reviews! While it is exciting to have such an amazing level of support from our scholarly community, it certainly made the decision extremely difficult, leading to the inception of Honorable Mention awards. Congratulations to Andy Yu who received the Outstanding Reviewer award. Honorable mentions awards went to Tim Barnett, Isabel Botero, Keith Brigham, Sharon Danes, Eileen Fischer, Eddy Laveren, Donald Neubaum, Allison Pearson, Lloyd Steier, and Alex Stewart. In a committee cochaired by Karen Vinton and Jill Thomas, three members of our advisory board—Michael Hitt, Leif Melin, and Shaker Zahra—served as judges for choosing the best article published in FBR in 2009. The article by Short, Payne, Brigham, Lumpkin, and Broberg (2009) on entrepreneurial orientation in publicly traded family firms was the recipient of Best Paper Published in FBR, while two honorable mentions were awarded to Rothausen (2009) and Chen and Hsu's (2009) articles. Congratulations and many thanks to all our winners! The global reach of FBR continues! In 2010, we received submissions from 33 countries. By supplying 20% of all received manuscripts, the United States held to its top position of being the leading source of FBR's submissions. But at 17% Spain is fast catching up. Other countries such as Canada, Italy, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom were significant contributors as well. The work of 67 authors was published in the year in the form of 20 articles, one commentary, and reviews of five books. In reviewing the 2010 issues of FBR (Volume 23), the following five trends become apparent:


This article tries to find a new way through old arguments about whether or not New Zealand should have a realization-based capital gains tax. Instead of revisiting the first-principles analysis of the costs and benefits of a capital gains tax, it starts by observing that many countries have already done that calculation, and decided to adopt a realization-based capital gains tax because they concluded that having such a realization-based CGT is better than not having one. In believing differently, New Zealand sits apart from the OECD norm, and apart from many non-OECD countries. New Zealand's outsider position could be reasonably justified on two bases: (1) the countries that have implemented a capital gains tax made the wrong decision which they secretly regret; or (2) New Zealand is different to those countries in a way that is relevant. (New Zealand policymakers have relied often on the first justification, but have presented no compelling international evidence for it.) This article gently tests both of these possible justifications for New Zealand not having a CGT. It tests the first by examining the experience of a jurisdiction that relatively recently decided to implement a realization-based tax, namely South Africa. The evidence suggests that South Africa was correct to do so. The article tests the second justification by identifying ways in which New Zealand differs from South Africa (and from OECD countries) that could suggest that a realization-based capital gains tax would be not worth doing in New Zealand even if it is elsewhere.


Introduction Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) are a group of rare orthopedic disorders caused by heterogeneous genetic abnormalities in which lysosomal storage alteration lead to intracellular accumulation of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) that injure and create dysfunction of varying degrees in multiple organs and systems, in a progressive and lethal way. The type of MPS can be classified according to the enzyme defect by which it is determined or according to its clinical manifestations and the progression of the disease  The impairment of the musculoskeletal system or "dysostosis multiplex" is a common feature in all MPSs. It is characterized by osteoarticular deformities (kyphosis, scoliosis, knee valgus, equinovarus), joint stiffness with a loss in range of motion (ROM), and upper motor neuron impairment (myelopathy, hypertonia, spasticity). There is no specific motor function classification system for individuals with MPS. However, the progression of motor function impairment such as walking, sitting, and functional independence in day to day activities is directly related to the severity of the disorder ...


Abstract The following report reflects on the activities and changes of EMLex concerning the implementation of the programme as an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree and gives a short overview over the international summer term which took place 2016 at the Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary (Budapest).


Vegetable oils have various industrial applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and bioenergy fields, but economic valorization is mainly associated with cultivation, extraction, and their physical, chemical, and biological properties. Thus, the aim of the study was to extract oil from the macaúba almond ( Acrocomia aculeata ), a native species from the cerrado region, at an advanced stage of ripeness (i.e., collected two months after the mature fruit has fallen to the ground) and investigate its physicochemical and anti-inflammatory characteristics, as well as its lipid and nutritional profile. Analytical methods used were based on AOCS (American Oil Chemists Society) standards and ANVISA recommendations and pharmacopoeial assays. The oil was obtained through artisanal extraction, with a yield of 26.18% relative to the almond mass, a value higher than what is generally reported for this raw material. Based on density, moisture content, refractive indices, acidity, peroxide, and saponification values, the oil meets quality parameters. The atherogenicity and thrombogenicity index values indicate that macaúba almond oil is less nutritionally suitable compared to fruit pulp and olive oils. Chromatographic data show that the oil contains a high content of saturated fatty acids (70.48%), indicating its economic value addition potential, especially in biodiesel production.


LetLbe the generator of a continuous holomorphic semigroupSwhose action is determined by an integral kernelKon a scale of spacesLp(X; ρ). Under mild geometric assumptions on (X, ρ), we prove that ifLhas a boundedH∞-functional calculus onL2(X; ρ) andKsatisfies bounds typical for the Poisson kernel, thenLhas a boundedH∞-functional calculus onLp(X; ρ) for eachp∈⦠1, ∞⦔. Moreover, if (X, ρ) is of polynomial type andKsatisfies second-order Gaussian bounds, we establish criteria forLto have a bounded Hormander functional calculus or a bounded Davies–Helffer–Sjostrand functional calculus.


CONTEXT
Strength deficits and decreased scores on generic, dimension-specific, and region-specific health-related quality of life (HRQL) PRO measures are commonly documented among individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI). However, it is unknown if there is a relationship between hip strength and self-reported patient-reported outcome (PRO) scores.

OBJECTIVE
To compare isometric peak torque for hip-extension (H-EXT) and hip-abduction (H-ABD), as well as PRO scores between CAI, lateral ankle sprain copers (LAS copers), and uninjured controls (UC). The secondary purpose was to examine the relationship between isometric hip peak torque and PROs in participants with CAI.

DESIGN
Cross-sectional.

SETTING
Laboratory.

PARTICIPANTS
Sixty-three individuals, 45 women (23.02 [3.83] y, 165.91 [7.55] cm, 67.28 [11.95] kg) and 18 men (26.28 [5.43] y, 179.28 [9.01] cm, 83.87 [13.26] kg), grouped as uninjured control (n = 26), LAS coper (n = 15), or CAI (n = 22).

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES
The Foot and Ankle Ability Measure was used to assess region-specific HRQL. The Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire was used to assess injury-related fear. The Disablement in Physically Active was used to assess global HRQL. Isometric peak torque was measured with a handheld dynamometer for H-EXT and H-ABD.

RESULTS
No group differences were observed for H-ABD (P = .34) or H-EXT (P = .35). The CAI group had significantly worse scores on all PROs compared with LAS coper (P < .001) and HC (P < .001). Moderate-weak correlations were found between H-ABD and Foot and Ankle Ability Measure-activities of daily living (P = .047; ρ = .392) and Foot and Ankle Ability Measure-Sport (P = .013; ρ = .482) and H- EXT and Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire-Work (P = .007; ρ = -.517).

CONCLUSIONS
Individuals with CAI displayed lower HRQL based on worse scores on generic, dimension-specific, and region-specific PROs compared with LAS copers and uninjured controls. There were no significant between-group differences for H-EXT and H-ABD isometric peak torque production, but there was a moderate positive relationship between isometric H-ABD and self-reported ankle disability in individuals with CAI.


The purpose of the research was to capture the evolution of conditions for creative economy development in the Czech Republic. The Creativity index was determined for individual regions in 2011-2015 by calculating a number of sub-indexes in the talent, technology, and tolerance fields. In the following phrase, the research identified an average growth rate of the Creativity index. Subsequently, the average growth rate of the Creativity index was measured and graphically displayed on a cartogram. Finally, a situational and a trend creativity matrix was created, which splits the regions into four quadrants (to leaders, raising regions, latecomers, and declining regions).


PurposeThis study aims to identify the legitimacy issues raised during a sustainable business model innovation, deployed by an Italian company, which was analyzed through the lens of the legitimation theory and the business model innovation theory.Design/methodology/approachA single case study methodology is employed for empirical research. Semistructured interviews, with top and middle management, were conducted together with the analysis of several internal and external documents, to corroborate the case analysis.FindingsResults show how the potentiality of digital technologies allows the development of new sustainable business models, which, though, still need to gain legitimation to be accepted. The study findings allow drawing both on the business model innovation theory and on the legitimation theory, as they show how legitimation is a dynamic concept that involves internal as well as external stakeholders to support business model innovation.Originality/valueThe paper is novel, since it addresses the topic of sustainable business models development, showing how companies can get legitimation. The paper builds on existing theories and provides a practical example.


This paper presents a wafer-level temporary packaging technique utilizing a chemical vapor deposited (CVD) poly(p-xylylene) polymer Parylene film, and oxygen plasma etching. As a test case, released, unpackaged accelerometers made in a SiGe MEMS above IC technology were coated with two different types of Parylene, Parylene N and Parylene C respectively, as a dicing protection. Oxygen plasma is used to etch the Parylene and to release the freestanding structures after dicing. The final releasing results are compared, and Parylene N turns out to be the best material for temporary packaging. The devices are electrostatically characterized after the Parylene coating. The results demonstrate the feasibility of using Parylene as a temporary protective material for both metal and semiconductor MEM devices, to prevent any damage during subsequent wafer handling and dicing. © 2011 Published by Elsevier Ltd.


Nora Weickgenannt, Enrico Speranza, 2, 3 Xin-li Sheng, Qun Wang, 6 and Dirk H. Rischke 3 Institute for Theoretical Physics, Goethe University, Max-von-Laue-Str. 1, D-60438 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Illinois Center for Advanced Studies of the Universe and Department of Physics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA Helmholtz Research Academy Hesse for FAIR, Campus Riedberg, Max-von-Laue-Str. 12, D-60438 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Key Laboratory of Quark and Lepton Physics (MOE) and Institute of Particle Physics, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, 430079, China Interdisciplinary Center for Theoretical Study and Department of Modern Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China Peng Huanwu Center for Fundamental Theory, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China


Obesity and insulin resistance have been linked to prolonged interovulatory period, aberrations in the estrous cycle, and continuous reproductive activity during the non-breeding season. EMS has been determined to influence the intrafollicular environment of mare ovaries. In humans, insulin resistance has been linked to polycystic ovaries as part of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). A study was conducted to determine 1) the impact of insulin resistance on follicle growth and size at ovulation, and 2) whether predicted ovulatory follicles respond to hCG administration in Insulin-resistant (IR) mares. Mares were selected for the study based on insulin sensitivity and separated into an IR group (n=6) and a IS group (n=6); their ovaries and uterus were examined via ultrasound at regular intervals during a spontaneous cycle and a PGF2a shortened synchronized cycle. The dominant follicles (F1) had similar size and F1 size at ovulation between groups. Insulin-resistant mares had more subordinate follicles than Insulin-sensitive (IS) mares (P < 0.05). The second largest follicle (F2) of IR mares was larger in diameter (P < 0.05) than the F2 of IS mares which may signify a lack of dominance by the largest follicle. Results caution to practitioners insulin resistant mares with regards to numbers and sizes of and the effectiveness of results of this study may support information that the mare could be used as a model to study human ovarian pathologies.


While vehicle-to-everything technology has been proposed to improve road traffic efficiency and safety, it would suffer from the low coverage during an early stage of vehicle-to-everything deployment. The infrastructure-based solutions have been developed to tackle the problem by gathering traffic status on a roadside unit and broadcasting the detected information to nearby connected vehicles. In this work, we aim to augment such an infrastructure-centric design by proposing a multiple applications software framework to broadcast the sensed traffic conditions to connected vehicles in the vicinity. In addition, we propose a software module to improve the handling of multiple applications for the roadside unit. We have evaluated the proposed software in indoor tests, which shows that the framework can significantly improve traffic safety while conforming to the performance specifications of the standards defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers.


Studies of high-mass star formation are less advanced than those of low-mass stars, though they started earlier. Many unexpected discoveries from centimeter(cm)-millimeter(mm) emission observations have been made on the char- acteristics of high-mass forming regions. Ultra compact (UC) HII regions have been examined adequately. With the advancement of the understanding of low-mass star formation and the development of detection technology, remarkable progress has been obtained in the examination of dynamic processes and the searches for early evolution- ary phases.


An investigation was made of the emission characteristics of laser targets in the soft x-ray region where the principal mechanisms determining the spectrum are photorecombination, bremsstrahlung, and discrete spectral transitions. A radiative-collisional model was used to describe the states of a laser target plasma. The characteristics obtained by solving the kinetic problem were used to calculate the absorption and emission coefficients. The transport equation was solved for a set of instants of time with a specified field of the gasdynamic parameters and detailed information was obtained on the spectral composition of the output radiation and on its temporal evolution. The effective radiation temperatures and the radiation losses were determined. A comparison was made between the integrated emission parameters obtained by solving the transport equation and by using the volume emission approximation.


The utility model discloses a medical medicine taking trolley, which comprises a trolley body, wheels and an armrest, wherein the trolley body of the medical medicine taking trolley is integrally sealed and is divided into a first accommodating part and a second accommodating part, the first accommodating part and the second accommodating part are respectively positioned at the front half part and the back half part of the trolley body, the first accommodating part comprises a plurality of drawers, and the top of the second accommodating part is provided with a top cover. The medical medicine taking trolley has the advantages that medicine can be greatly ensured to be complete without damage in the transportation process, in addition, the medicine in the trolley is in layered placement, the taking and the use are favorably realized, meanwhile, the simplifications are unified, the appearance is attractive, the unified management of hospitals is favorably realized, and the accidental loss of the medicine is reduced to the minimum.


Interdot tunneling, lateral confinement, and Coulomb correlation determine how charge is transferred when a bias is applied between the dots in coupled quantum dot systems. The effective-mass Schrodinger equation for interacting electrons confined in coupled vertical double-dot systems is solved to study interdot charge transfer. The configuration-interaction method is used to explicitly include intradot and interdot electron correlation. The energy spectra, charge densities, and correlation functions for interacting two-electron systems in coupled dots are presented as functions of the applied bias between the dots. In small dots with strong lateral confinement, where the Coulomb energies are larger than the interdot tunneling resonances, the total charge on a dot changes in integer jumps as a bias is applied


The tribological properties of hybridized reinforced aluminium matrix composites were optimized using Taguchi and Grey Relational Analysis in conjunction with an L16 orthogonal array. The combination of palm kernel shell ash (PKSA) (0–5 wt. %) along with nano BN reinforcements was taken in interest. Loads and speeds (500, 750, 1000, and 1250 rpm) were employed as control parameters for the experiment. Using a Taber type abrasion machine, the wear samples were made, and the wear experiments were carried out. Speed and load were more important than the percentage of reinforcements in composites when it came to evaluating wear index and loss of volume. With respect to wear index and volume loss, Taguchi-relational Grey's analysis identified A3B1C1 (

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The halftone image encoding and decoding method and apparatus using a pattern characteristic of the half-tone (halftone) image to efficiently compress and restore a halftone image is disclosed. The present invention is the process of determining the shapes of the different template in accordance with the halftone image characteristics, the process of compressing the halftone image based on the shape information of the determined template, the process of compressing shape information of a template, the compressed halftone the shape information of the compressed template and a tone image comprises the step of generating a stream.


The aim of our study was to investigate the association between common polymorphisms in interleukin-12 (IL-12) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) risk using meta-analysis. A search was conducted in the PubMed database, covering all papers published by October 14, 2015. Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were used to evaluate the strength of this association. Publication bias was assessed with Begg's test. Overall, 6 case-control studies with 3,436 RA patients and 4,644 healthy controls were retrieved. No significant association was observed between the IL-12B rs3212227 polymorphism and RA risk in all genetic models. Similar negative observations were also detected for IL-12B rs6887695 and IL-12A rs2243115 polymorphisms. Interestingly, an increased association was found between the rs3212227 polymorphism and RA risk in the hospital-based source of control (CC vs. AA: OR = 2.13, 95% CI = 1.11-4.09; CC+CA vs. AA: OR = 2.08, 95% CI = 1.06-4.09). Overall, no obvious evidence of publication bias was detected. There had a poor evidence to confirm that IL-12B gene rs3212227 polymorphism was associated with susceptibility of RA.


Novel Love mode filters based on ZnO and SiO/sub 2//90/spl deg/ rotated ST-cut quartz crystal structure were fabricated. A comprehensive study was carried out to show the capabilities of such filters. The periodicity of the fingers is 50 /spl mu/m and the thickness of the SiO/sub 2/ and ZnO layers ranges from 0.2 to 7.2 /spl mu/m. Electromechanical coupling coefficient, capacitance per unit wavelengths of finger pairs and temperature coefficient of frequency are studied in terms of thickness of the wave-guiding layers.


We report on the refractive index grating formation by filamentary propagation of femtosecond pulses in fused silica. The relevant exposure and work cycles are considered both experimentally and through numerical study, involving a model of light filaments supported by conical wave, capable to capture permanent glass refraction index changes.


Spanish exhibits a case of what has been referred to by Rizzi (1991) as residual verb second: verb second-like facts in a certain subset of the syntactic constructions of the language. The subset of syntactic constructions showing verb second in Spanish is the set of wh-questions. Following the generative literature on the subject (beginning with Torrego 1984 for Spanish), I will henceforth refer to this phenomenon as inversion,1 a descriptive term highlighting the fact that when a nonsubject wh-phrase is fronted in its clause, the residual verb second effect gives the inverted order verb–subject as opposed to the normal (i.e., base-generated) order subject–verb. There is some very interesting variation to the gross generalization that Spanish exhibits inversion in whquestions. In short, whether or not a wh-question will require inversion in a given dialect2 depends on two factors: whether it is a matrix or a subordinate wh-question, and how argumental the moved wh-phrase is.


From 1996 to 2006,Guangdong chemical fiber industry came into adjusting period.Chemical fiber enterprises decreased from 55 to 52,production ability increased slightly,and locational arrangement of Guangdong descended from 3 to 6 in China.It is delightful to made a good achievement in new product deve-lopment.300000 t/a PTA project of Zhuhai have put into production,some composite microfiber plants and polyurethane fiber plants have been set newly,and research and production of aramid fiber 1313 have got along greatly.Using the advantage of technology,market and zone,Guangdong chemical fiber industry should make technical innovation and equipment update,increase product grade,and develop differential fibers and high additional value fibers.


Most educational institutions' administrators are concerned about student irregular attendance. Truancies can affect student overall academic performance. The conventional method of taking attendance by calling names or signing on paper is very time consuming and insecure, hence inefficient. Therefore, computer based student attendance management system is required to assist the faculty and the lecturer for this time-provide much convenient method to take attendance, but some prerequisites has to be done before start using the program. Although the use of RFID systems in educational institutions is not new, it is intended to show how the use of it came to solve daily problems in our university. The system has been built using the web-based applications such as ASP.NET and IIS server to cater the recording and reporting of the students' attendances The system can be easily accessed by the lecturers via the web and most importantly, the reports can be generated in real-time processing, thus, providing valuable information about the students'.


The environmental protection policy of the U.S.A is an economic development policy.Environmental protection is strengthened on the basis of improving industrial competition strength and social economic prosperity.Environmental protection aim is realized by development and application of environmental protection technology.The environmental protection measure of flexibility,creativity,diversity and the public participaiton are emphasized.


Beliefs about intergenerational obligations to assist older adults are known to be influenced by contextual variables such as the type of kin relationship (i.e., stepparent, parent) between older and younger adults. One contextual variable that has not been studied is the degree to which older individuals are seen as culpable for their problems. If older kin are perceived to be at fault for their problems, are they seen as less deserving of help than if they are not to blame? Do judgments about being at fault for problems affect beliefs about helping parents differently than beliefs about helping stepparents? A random national sample of 229 men and 274 women responded to vignettes about an older parent or stepparent who needed help managing diabetes, which was presented as either the consequence of the older adult's actions or as an inherited illness. Respondents were asked about younger family members' obligations to help older adults, how much help younger adults and public agencies should provide, and how much older adults were responsible for themselves. The effects of older adults' marital status and sex of both adults also were examined. Obligations to stepparents were less than obligations to parents. The amount of help respondents thought should be provided was moderated by older adults' marital status. Obligations and aid to parents and stepparents generally were not affected by the older adults' culpability for the problems.


Objective. Pancreatitis is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Vasculitis of the gastrointestinal tract is the most commonly proposed mechanism. We determined the frequency of SLE-related pancreatitis in the Hopkins Lupus Cohort. Methods. A large prospective cohort of 1811 patients with SLE was reviewed and clinical and laboratory measures of SLE patients who developed pancreatitis were compared to patients who did not develop pancreatitis. Results. Four percent of patients with SLE had pancreatitis due to SLE. The best multivariate model of clinical and laboratory associations included hypertriglyceridemia, psychosis, pleurisy, gastritis, and anemia. Conclusion. Hypertriglyceridemia appears to be a strong associate of pancreatitis in SLE, but antiphospholipid antibodies are not. SLE patients with psychosis and pleurisy are at increased risk for pancreatitis.


The invention provides a fingerprint sensor integrated type touch screen device,a method using the fingerprint sensor integrated type touch screen device to sense the touch and a display device comprising the same. Disclosed is a fingerprint sensor integrated type touch screen device that includes a touch screen having at least one fingerprint & touch area and a plurality of touch areas, each touch area including Tx electrode lines of a first group crossing Rx electrode lines of the first group, and touch sensors at crossings of the Tx electrode lines of the first group and the Rx electrode lines of the first group; and a touch integrated circuit (IC) that supplies a sensor driving signal of a same phase to the Tx electrode lines of the first group, groups first effective Rx channels of the Rx electrode lines of the first group as a bundle, and simultaneously senses the first effective Rx channels through a first touch sensing part, wherein first ineffective Rx channels of the Rx electrode lines of the first group are electrically disconnected from the first touch sensing part.


Mechanical CAD system was selected by the lack of asymmetric information,and the lack of choice criterion.Analysis of the products based on the CAD design process,to establishment product design oriented evaluation system for mechanical CAD systems and evaluation methods.To compare international mainstream mechanical CAD system.Examples prove the effect of evaluation system and method to provide a reference for selection CAD in design process.


Polycrystalline Bi2O2Se/Ag nanocomposites were synthesized by spark plasma sintering process. Their thermoelectric properties were evaluated from 300 to 673 K. With the addition of silver, the conductive second phase Ag2Se and Ag can be observed, which results in a significant enhancement of electrical conductivity. The maximum conductivity is 691.8 S cm−1 for Bi2O2Se/20 vol.% Ag, which increased nearly 500 higher times than the pure Bi2O2Se bulk. ZT value can be enhanced greatly, ~0.07, for Bi2O2Se/5 vol.% Ag at 673 K, which is two times larger than the pure sample.


A novel trial based on a quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) sensor with various polymer thin-films prepared by physical deposition methods was undertaken to realize a quantification monitor for the active oxygen that is generated under surface treatment processes. Active oxygen, specifically atomic oxygen radicals under inductively coupled oxygen plasma, was successfully monitored using the polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyimide, and carbon coated QCM. This study also discusses the optical emission spectroscopy of the oxygen plasma and the distribution of atomic oxygen radicals inside the process chamber using a numerical simulation.


xthst performs a test of slope homogeneity in panels with a large number observations of the cross-sectional (N) and time (T) dimension. The test is based on Pesaran, Yamagata (2008, Journal of Econometrics) and Blomquist, Westerlund (2013, Economic Letters). The null hypothesis of the test is of homogenous slopes, implying that all slope coefficients are identical across cross-sectional units. xthst can be used for both balanced and unbalanced panels, supports strictly and weakly exogenous regressors, cross-sectional dependence and serial correlated errors.


1. A method of recovering nickel and cobalt from leach solutions in the presence of iron and / or chromium, which method comprises the steps of: i) a reducing agent is added to the leach solution containing nickel, cobalt and iron, such that any iron present as ferric sulphate is reduced to ferrous sulphate and / or any hexavalent chrome is reduced to trivalent chrome; ! ii) neutralize at least a portion of the free acid by addition of a neutralizing agent; ! iii) a reducing agent is further added to ensure that all the iron present in divalent form is preserved and / or stored in any chrome trivalent form; ! iv) heating the solution prior to precipitation of the mixed sulphide; ! v) was added a mixed sulphide seed and hydrogen sulphide to perform deposition of nickel and cobalt in the form of a mixed sulphide; and! vi) the mixture is maintained in the presence of hydrogen sulphide for the required incubation time to perform the complete precipitation of the mixed sulphide product. ! 2. The method of claim 1 wherein the reductant in step (i) and step (iii) comprises one or more of hydrogen sulfide, sodium hydrosulfide, or sulfur dioxide. ! 3. A method according to claim 1, characterized in that the concentration of free acid in the range of about 0.5 - 3.5 g / L, after neutralization. ! 4. A method according to claim 1, characterized in that the neutralizing agent step (ii) comprises any one or more of limestone, lime and kalkret. ! 5. A method according to claim 1, characterized in that the reduction in step (i) is carried out at least at about 100 ° C


A wide variety of programs exchange data in our internet-connected world and one of the perpetual security challenges is the ingestion of data produced by communication partners. The insufficient robustness in parsing and processing of input data by programs still leads to security incidents. This paper revisits and explores the problem of parsing input data, with a consideration of the programming language Rust. By its novel combination of features, Rust discourages certain programming errors which are the cause of common security issues. Consequently, this motivates its adoption in cases where a secure and robust implementation is required. Our exploration in this work suggests that Rust is a worthwhile programming language choice for implementation of input data parsing and processing.


Reliable and highly accurate Cu/glass structures are indispensable for the development of electronic device packaging technology. Neverthe -less, adhesion between Cu and glass is well known to be poor. Atomic level interfacial bonding can be achieved using the interfacial reaction. This report describes the fabrication process of a high adhesion Cu/glass structure in which metal is doped onto the glass surface and a noble metal catalyst is applied to form a mixed layer before Cu deposition at room temperature. Different glasses were used as substrates, with ZnO as a metal doping source. Considerable adhesion improvement was confirmed for all test pieces, although the lack of alkaline components led to lowered adhesion strength. Metal oxides other than ZnO ( In 2 O 3 , CuO, Fe 2 O 3 , and NiO ) were used as dope sources for borosicilate glass sub -strates, all of which improved adhesion effectively.


showed diffuse small-bowel abnormality with signs of malabsorption and areas of narrowing. Rectal biopsy specimens showed granulomas but no tubercle bacilli. Guinea-pig innoculations for mycobacteria were negative. Crohn's disease with presumed bacterial overgrowth was diagnosed, and his condition improved with oral tetracycline, prednisolone, and azathioprine. He required small-bowel resection in September 1979 for subacute obstruction and subsequently remained well. The histology of the resected specimen was consistent with the diagnosis of Crohn's disease.


Triprolidine, used extensively as an antihistamine, was studied for subchronic toxicity by administration as an admixture in the diet to male and female Fischer 344 rats at dosage levels of 0, 156, 312, 625, 1250, and 2500 parts per million (ppm) for 14 days and in a second study at 0, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, and 4000 ppm for 90 days. In the 14-day study, the only sign of toxicity observed either clinically or histologically was a reduction of final body weights (less than 10%) of both male and female rats in the 2500 ppm dosage group associated with reduced food consumption. In the 90-day study, final body weights were reduced, compared to controls, at the higher dosage levels with 4000 ppm resulting in a 20% and 13.4% reduction in males and females, respectively. Target organs were identified as the liver with hepatic fatty change and the parotid salivary gland, which exhibited treatment-related cytoplasmic alterations of the acinar cells. Males were more susceptible than females to both of these effects. These results indicate that rats would tolerate 2000 ppm triprolidine in a 2-year chronic bioassay without significant shortening of life span.


The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) has been associated with economically important traits such as milk production, protein and fat in milk and with resistance or susceptibility to diseases such as brucellosis, tick infestation, hemoparasites and mastitis. The second exon of the BoLA-DRB3 gene of CMH is highly polymorphic and 136 alleles that encode functional restriction elements have been reported, through which a lymphocyte can recognize an antigen as its own or foreign. The objective of this work was to validate a protocol for the amplification and sequencing of the second exon of the BoLA-DRB3 gene in Guaymi and Guabala bovine populations to carry out characterization studies in Panama. The obtained sequences showed identity with the second exon of the BoLA-DRB3.2 gene that oscillated between 87% and 98%, in terms of the number of base pairs (bp), these ranged between 148 and 239 and maximum score (MAX SCORE) between 165 to 339. The most frequent alleles in the Guabala breed were, *R-73 (21%) and *1801 (14%) and in the Guaymi breed it was *0101 (38%). Regarding shared alleles, it was observed that both breeds share the alleles, *0101 and *R-73. From the point of view of the conservation and use of biodiversity, the Guaymi and Guabala breeds represent a potential reserve of genes that must be studied and promote their use within programs that require minimum use of inputs or, within crossbrreeding schemes where highly rustic animals of the Bos taurus x Bos taurus type are required.


This problem appeared on the Hamilton paper of the 2009 Intermediate Mathematical Olympiad, set by the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust. As candidates demonstrated, there are several different methods of proof, for example, using trigonometry. However, since the result only concerns areas, the challenge is to find a proof using a dissection method. We shall describe a solution which relates the problem to the following result about the regular dodecagon. As we shall see, this result may be proved by dissection in more than one way and therefore we have, indirectly, a dissection proof of the original problem.


security is, however, somewhat off set in the matter of convenience. The holder of a mortgage frequently has difficulty in securing the interest, and while his remedy by proceeding to foreclose is clear, investors as a rule prefer to receive the interest on their investment and not enforce any penalty for non-payment. Mortgage interest is rarely paid without a bill having been first presented, and frequently this bill must be presented a second or even a third time before payment is made. It is, therefore, less convenient than


A solution to the phenomenon of subsynchronous resonance has been designed and a full-scale on-site system will be in commercial service in January 1976. This is extremely important to the continued use of series-compensated transmission circuits which offer important economic advantages to the industry for long-haul transmission. Field tests have confirmed the calculations of the pertinent turbine-generator characteristics, particularly the torsional natural frequencies, damping coefficients, and the alternating torque levels that the shafts will experience for various armature stimuli.


In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is increasingly challenging to maintain openness and cooperation in the field of education in various countries. However, the changes brought about by the pandemic provide us with opportunities to explore new ways of international cooperation in education, help reform the way of international exchange and cooperation, and find ways to make international cooperation ready for risks. In response to the volatility of the situation, educational institutions in the countries along the Belt and Road initiative should strengthen mutual understanding, anticipate the upcoming changes and adapt to the quickly changing environment, guided by the concept of "Community with shared future for mankind". In addition, it is essentially important to cooperate on creation of an open, equal and mutually beneficial Belt and Road educational community. The creation of the Belt and Road educational community meets the current needs of cooperation in the field of international education. It possesses advanced scientific ideas, relies on the existing mechanisms of cooperation, promotes innovation and modernization of cooperation methods, reveals new models of cooperation and integrates educational resources for countries located along the Belt and Road Initiative. In addition, this community enhances the educational system's ability to withstand risk, thus playing a vital role.


This paper describes three stand-alone programs that use the electromagnetic fields generated by the MAFIA 2.04 codes to analyze radio-frequency (RF) cavities. Illustrations are provided that show how these codes are used to (1) analyze the effect of the coupling slots on the electric and magnetic fields of the linacs for the APLE Prototype Experiment (APEX) and the Advanced Free-Electron Laser (AFEL), (2) verify the Panofsky-Wenzel theorem for a high-energy deflecting cavity proposed for the Accelerator Transmutation of Waste (ATW) project, and (3) study the effectiveness of that deflecting cavity.


The objective of research is Hevea and Ricinus which are two of the latex-producing plant species. The modelling of protein was obtained from Hevea brasiliensis and Ricinus communis. Identification of small heat shock heat protein 18.1kDa very different between hevea and ricinus to coverage 92% and 69% analyzed by SWISS-MODEL. In addition, the data from similarity, identity, range, and Q-mean were distinct. According to the PHYRE2 analysis, we observed the residue presenting in Hevea and Ricinus not much different (Hevea: 12-158; Ricinus: 11-156). The 3D-ligand site prediction confirms is not found in Hevea as well as Ricinus. Appropriately, the small heat shock protein involved in different species will be helpful in the development of stress tolerance in plant crops, the different homology images and templates were identified as different binding site predictions. These models can be used for supporting the Hevea and Ricinus proteins modeling, mainly in the molecular study.


During the 1980s Islamic resurgence in Malaysia, the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) championed the formation of an Islamic state, while the ruling United Malays National Organization (UMNO) retained its Malay/nationalist and secular ideology. However, in the run up to the 2008 general elections, PAS revealed its manifesto as Negara Berkebajikan Malaysia, or 'benevolent' state, and retained it for the 2013 elections. Conversely, some quarters within UMNO called for the implementation of shariah law. Has PAS become more moderate than UMNO? This article discusses the common threads underlying both parties' views of the Islamic state. By examining the personal writings, publications, and religious sermons of the dominant ulama (religious scholars) of both parties, this study seeks to illuminate their attitudes towards Islam in general, and towards the idea of Islamic state in particular. DOI:  10.15408/sdi.v21i1.878


A method is developed to characterize the performance of voltage processes X(t) harvested from primary-absorber dynamical systems subjected to Gaussian forcing functions. The method is based on properties of the Slepian model of X(t) and Monte Carlo simulation. Statistics are calculated for excursions of X(t) above levels which can be related to energy demand. The duration and the area of these excursions are used as metrics for the voltage process. Their statistics depend on the topology and the parameters of primary-absorber dynamical systems, which can be optimized to maximize the output voltage.


Abstract : The Phase III Two-Axis Gyro/Accelerometer (TAGA) cluster is a strapdown IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) with prelaunch self-calibration capabilities. The self-calibration mechanism allows for computer directed self tests which measure eight major performance parameters prior to launch. The purpose of this evaluation is to confirm performance stability of these eight parameters. The performance stability will decide the method of thermal compensation.


Seismic facies classification is crucial in reservoir evaluation and guiding oil and gas exploration and development. While machine learning and deep learning models have shown promising results in this field, they often lack interpretability, hindering the understanding of their decision-making process. Additionally, the nonuniqueness of classification results and the need for uncertainty evaluation pose challenges. This study proposes an interpretable and high-precision workflow by combining the time series ensemble learning algorithm Hierarchical Vote Collective of Transformation-based Ensembles (HIVE-COTE) 2.0 (HC2) and the Shapley additive explanations (SHAP) interpretation method. HC2, which excels in processing time-domain seismic data, leverages multiple base classifiers in diverse domains and employs the cross-validation accuracy weighted probabilistic ensemble (CAWPE) technique to aggregate predictions, enhancing accuracy and generalization. Notably, the probability values from HC2 enable uncertainty quantification, enabling geologists and engineers to consider the model's uncertainty in decision-making, thereby reducing risks. SHAP facilitates global and local interpretation, enabling the measurement of seismic attribute and elastic parameter importance and optimizing feature combinations for improved classification performance. Experimental results using real data demonstrate the superiority of the proposed workflow over classical machine learning and time series models, specifically in terms of single-well experiment accuracy and lateral continuity of seismic profiles.


Objective To evaluate the effect of dropping androgen on tear secretion,tear film stability by observing the changes of ocular surface,tear film and the histopathologyical changes of conjunctiva and lacrimal gland in castrated male rabbits.Methods Eighteen adult male rabbits were divided randomly into normal group,dry eye group and treated group.Their testicel and parastata cirsoides were exsected to make dry eye model in the last two groups.The rabbits of treated group were given 3% testosterone on duplicate eyes.Schirmer test,tear film break-up time(BUT),rose bangle staining were performed on the eyes of each rabbit before and after experiment at 1 week,2 weeks,3 weeks,4 weeks,6 weeks,8 weeks and 12 weeks.The serum testosterone level was detected before and after experiment,and the histopathologyical changes of the conjunctiva and lacrimal gland were observeed by using lightscope.Results After 6 weeks of the experiment,the tear seceretion increased and the BUT extended in treatment group.There was a significance difference between dry eye group and treatmemt group(P0.01).Topical dropping androgen has no obvious effect on whole-length level of androgen(P0.05).Loss of the lympha cells was observed in conjunctiva and lacrimal gland in treatmemt group.Conclution The low testosterone level of castrated male rabbits is one of the chief reasons of dry eye.Treated locally with androgen has an effect on low level androgen dry eye,but it has no obvious effect on whole-length level of androgen.


Autoimmune diseases may occur after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo‐HSCT) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD or Crohn disease) is rarely described. We describe a child who developed CD after allo‐HSCT, successfully treated with thalidomide.


Revolutionary conflict theory in an evolutionary perspective, Farrokh Moshiri an analytical framework, J.A. Goldstone Vietnam - revolution of post-colonial consolidation, H.John LeVan Nicaragua - a new model for popular revolution in Latin America, Devora Grynspan Iran - Islamic revolution against westernization, F. Moshiri Poland - non-violent revolution in a socialist state, Jaroslaw Piekalkiewicz state breakdown in Afghanistan, Anwar-ul-Haq Ahady the making of a "people power" revolution in the Philippines, Richard J. Kessler Cambodia - revolution, genocide and intervention, Barbara Harff Zimbabwe - revolutionary violence resulting in reform, James R. Scarritt the potential for revolutionary change in South Africa - conditions, consciousness, capacity, C.R.D. Halisi et al a revolution within a revolution - the PLO and the Palestinian uprising in the West Bank and Gaza, 1987-1990, Joseph Teitelbaum and Joseph Kostiner comparisons and policy implications, Ted Robert Gurr and J.A. Goldstone.


"The cananguchals are Amazonian wetlands characterized by being permanently flooded, with a marshy configuration, water of dark color by the great amount of humic and fulvic acids, and with predominance of the canangucho palm (Mauritia flexuosa). At the moment there are some cananguchales that are at the edge of the highway that takes of the city of Leticia to the Corregimiento of Tarapaca and one in particular very near the dump ""El Jaguar"", that receives the solid waste of Leticia and the communities near her. The presence of the road, the garbage dump and agricultural activities in the vicinity of the cananguchals, are risk factors that could be generating a change effect on the environmental quality of these ecosystems."


Abstract Treatment of cortisol with hydroxylamine hydrochloride yields mainly two dioximes, the EE and ZE stereoisomers. In the EE isomer, the hydroxyl at C-3 oxime, is oriented towards C-2 causing a large upfield shift on this carbon which is attributed to steric compression caused by the hydroxyl. In the ZE isomer, the hydroxyl points toward C-4. Here, steric compression affects carbons C-4 to C-6 causing a diamagnetic shift. The oxime at C-20 assumes only the E-configuration because of steric hydrance.


The invention provides a driving circuit of an organic light-emitting diode. The driving circuit comprises a switching unit, a driving unit and a capacitor, wherein the switching unit is used for coupling a data line and a scanning line. When the switching unit is turned on according to a voltage on the scanning line, the capacitor stores a data voltage according to a data current on the data line. When the switching unit is turned off according to the voltage on the scanning line, the driving unit is used for generating a driving current to drive the organic light-emitting diode and adjusting the light intensity of the organic light-emitting diode according to the data voltage and a light regulation signal.


Objective To determine resistance to antibiotics and plasmid DNA fingerprint of a total of 186 Salmonella strains isolated from staffs of service trades of food and beverage. Methods Antibiotic resistance testing was performed by the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method.Plasmid profiles of the strains were examined using the mehod described by Kado and Liu with some modification.Results 1) Of the bacterial isolates tested, 97.3%(181/186)showed drug-resistance.Single-drug resistance to erythomycin(EM)(94.9%)was the most frequent.The rates of single-drug resistance to tetracycline(TC),streptomycin(SM),carbenicillin(CP)and furazolidone(FUZ)accounted for 45.7%,29.0%,26.5% and 12.9% respectively.The rates of sensitivity to aminopenicillin(AMP),chloramphenicol(CMP),kanamycin(KM),complex sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim(COS),gentamicin(GN),neomycin(NM),tobramycin(TOB),amikacin(AKN) and norfloxacin(NOR) were high,between 84.4% and 95.5%.Regarding the durg-resistance patterns,30.6% of the isolates were resistant to a single durg,while 69.4% were multi drug-resistant.Two-drug resistance to EM/TC and thrid-drug resistance to EM/TC/SM or EM/TC/CP were the second-most frequent and the three-most frequent.2)79 out of 186 Salmonella strains were found to contain at least one plasmid,with the size of the plasmids ranged between 0.21 and 26.72 Mda.1-3 of plasmid were frequently seen.No relationship was found between patterns of drug-resistance and plasmid profiles.Conclusion The drug-resistance of salmonella from carriers are common in Guangzhou.The detection rate of plasmid of the strains is low and no direct correlation presents between antibiotic resistance patterns and plasmid profiles.


As the third Generation mobile communication technology develops quickly, all sorts of smartphone development platform are constantly launched, including Google's Android mobile phone, and the promising future of Android cannot be ignored. Allow for the situation, the design and implementation of the Video on Demand System based on Android has realistic significance. Our article mainly states the development of Android Video on Demand application, JAVA service application and network communication. Summarize the principle of VOD system and draw flow-process diagram of it. We develop VOD application using JAVA language on Android which is based on the flow-process diagram successfully. Finally, debugging the programming on a Google's Android mobile phone, finding the bugs existing in the program and modify the mistakes to improve the software. My paper concluded the framework of VOD system on Android and verified it's availability by realizing it on a Android cellphone to provide a model for future VOD system.


To predict the environmental risk of the gene flow of transgenic B.napus after commercialization,a protocol for assessing its compatibility risks was proposed by the fuzzy clustering analysis and fuzzy model identification along with the biometric theory.The protocol included four steps: the fuzzy clustering analysis of interspecific crossing compatibility of transgenic B.napus,the F test of the outcome of the fuzzy clustering analysis,ranking of the risk of the interspecific crossing compatibility,and identifying the risk ranks.At the final stage of the protocol,various methods for identifying risk ranks were proposed to accommodate different data collection situations,therefore this approach was more flexible than the rigid ranking by the traditional clustering analysis.Subsequently,the protocol was demonstrated in a case study of the experimental data of common B.napus,and six ranks of risks were established,and the risk rank of the interspecific compatibility was identified successfully in a crossing experiment of B.napus.These results proved that the protocol proposed was operational.


A commercially available finite element analysis code, LS-DYNA, was used to simulate the process of incised MEFP formation. The deformation of the liner, the cutting characteristic of honeycomb structure, the velocity and distribution in space of MEFP were also discussed. The simulation results showed that the honeycomb structure could split the wide curvature liner effectively to form multiple EFP with fine figuration and suitable velocity gradient, which could improve the damage probability against the target The technology of numerical simulation is able to involve in design and analysis of EFP warhead. It would help give useful insight into the unobservable part of the EFP formation process, and validate the theory investigation of shaped charge.


Based on the features of the wavelet analysis, wavelet and lipschitz exponents are used to make time frequency analysis and automatic recognition of the echo crest, which is reflected by the tunnel lining bound and surrounding rock bound when inspecting tunnel lining by means of ground probing radar. The experiment results show that the technique can decrease the error in inspecting lining from 15%~21% to 6.7%.


An exploration of technology trends in the emerging field of QEEG Diagnostics and Bio-Neurofeedback treatment with a look at clinical and consumer applications. The early years demoted biofeedback to a pseudoscience- for which skeptics blamed placebo for any physiological benefits. Popularized by computing in the 70s and 80s, the field of biofeedback has seen major advancements in recent years with supportive research and applications including ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, and Insomnia, to name just a few. As of 2012, neurofeedback is respected as the best intervention for ADHD by American Academy of Pediatrics. Even NASA has implemented neurofeedback in the flight deck as a means for modulating auto-pilot activities. Until recently, biofeedback has been limited to only clinical applications due to complexity. Consumerization of the technology, with the development of dry sensors, and implementation of portable computing with specialized auto-thresholding techniques, has broadened the technology's reach to the average consumer.


Putative a-factor peptides YIIKGVFWADP, YIIKGVFWANP, YIIKGLFWADP, YIIKGLFWANP, YIIKGVFWDPA, and YIIKGVFWDPACVIA and several peptide derivatives were synthesized and were found to be inactive in growth arrest assays, yet they blocked the activity of biological a-factor. Antagonism was greatest with YIIKGVFWDPAC(palmitoyl)VIA. Thus, the structure of a-factor may be a lipopeptide resembling this palmitoylated pentadecapeptide.


Doping effects of double elements in YBCO superconductors are studied. When doped with La and Ca, YBCO has Tc as high as 93.3 K, but Jc drops significantly, whereas F, Sn- or F, Pb-doped samples show a decrease in Tc and Jc. YBCO superconductors, by addition of F and Zr, were found to have interesting properties, in which Tc increases up to 95.5 K, and Jc becomes 2.6 times as high as that of pure YBCO. It is shown experimentally that doping with both metal cation and halogen anion gives rise to different changes in the properties of superconductors than does doping with either of them.


In this work authors propose the new steganographicmethod of template hiding data in vector image structure.According to the proposed method, hiding data is performedby the gradually separation of Bezier curves intovisually identical pluralities of segments with using preassignedcorrelation table of the different values of templateelements with the different steps of Bezier curves structure.There was conducted the software implementationof proposed method of hiding information in vector imagesof SVG format. The obtained results of experimentwere compared with the results of existing bitwise methodof hiding data in Bezier curves. The proposed methodshowed the profit (in more than 2 times) in reduction ofsteganocontainer size and time, required for hiding data inSVG image structure.


Today's technologies available for the fabrication of micro structured optical elements are well developed for defined classes of structures. Techniques for very complex optical functions or for combinations of optical functions together with others are more or less in the level of research or labs. A promising approach for complex grating fabrication is the use of optical near field holography (NFH) and e-beam writing for unification of the advantages. The paper wants to show the potential of both techniques itself as well as the potential that arises from their teamwork. The paper demonstrates one and two dimensional gratings, chirped and unidirectional gratings fabricated by NFH using e-beam written masks. It shows also possibilities for the fabrication of gratings on binary, multilevel and continuous optical profiles.


comprises testing system for non-destructive material testing with a robotic system comprising at least two adjustable carrying arms (23, 33), each supporting arm is assigned a defined position (A, B), and with a third specified position (C), further comprising a check source ( 12) test wave directed toward the generation of a (to a test position 18) (15), a detector (14) for detecting a disposed one (in the test position 18) the test object (19) generated response shaft (21), said test source (12) , the test position (18) and the detector (14) each in one of three defined positions (a, B, C) are arranged, and a control means (22) for coordinated adjustment of the support arms (23, 33) to the test source ( to orientate 12) and the detector (14) are each in a specific test geometry to the test object (19), characterized in that the test equipment (an additional bASED on electromagnetic waves measuring system 40, 41 , 50, 51), for determining at least one dependent on the position of the support arms size wherein the ...


IT Occupation Orientation Training is an important professional quality accomplishment course of software technology majors of higher vocational school.According to the course design ideas based on"135"mode,the article carries out the overall design about the course from the aspects of course target,course content,teaching mode,course assessment,and so on,which has appeared to be successful in the actual teaching process.Students' occupation standard level has been improved rapidly,and their initiative has been developed fully,and both the teaching quality and effect have been enhanced.


This experiment was conducted to determine the apparent ileal digestibility(AID) and standardized ileal digestibility(SID) of eight different rapeseed cake/meal samples in growing pig.Twelve DLY barrows(with average initial body weight 33.21±1.56)kg were surgically equipped with a T-cannula in the distal ileum and arranged in two 6×6 Latin square design experiments.One nitrogen-free diet group,one basal diet group and four experimental diet groups were included in every Latin square design.The results showed that AID or SID of all AA except Met had a siginificant difference for different rapeseed cakes/meals(P0.05).The AID of Lys,Met,Thr and Trp range from 41.73%~60.19%,69.35%~76.90%,50.72%~61.37% and 52.49%~68.14%,respectively.The SID of Lys,Met,Thr and Trp range from 48.65%~66.14%,73.85%~81.15%,57.42%~67.67% and 57.10%~73.04%,respectively.In conclusion,the AID/SID of mostly AA in rapeseed meals were higher than those of rapeseed cakes.


The female sex pheromones of Chilo suppressalis (Wlk.) were previously identified as (Z)-11-hexadecenal and (Z)-13-octadecenal. This paper describes field trials of the synthetic pheromones carried out in the Philippines, Korea and Iran during 1975 and 1976. These trials established that the two pheromones in their naturally occurring ratio are attractive to male C. suppressalis in the field. Both pheromones are necessary for efficient attraction, and ratios of the two pheromones close to the naturally occurring ratio are the most attractive. The rate of release of the pheromones was found to be critical in order to obtain an attractant source comparable with the virgin female moth. The bisulphite adducts of the pheromones showed some promise as a slow-release source of attractant material with a long field life. Preliminary experiments were carried out to assess the potential use of the two natural pheromones and of two pheromone "mimics". (Z)-9-tetradecenyl formate and (Z)-11-hexadecenyl formate, as mating disruptants. All four compounds were shown to interfere with pheromonal communication between the sexes


Temporary administrative investigation of Japan gave advice for the administrative reform of the government by forming a team of wisdom constituted with folk talents who had a lot of experence,profound knowledge and a degree of fame. The implementation of the Japanese Three Commune's privatization reform in 1980 s was the result of conducting the report of the second temporary administrative investigation. This reform's biggest outcome was privatization. It was embodied in expanding the power base of the ruling party,reducing the possibility of reverse between the ins and the outs,shoring up their relationship in policy terms,and weakening the base of support for the opposition.


Objective
To discuss the safety and clinical efficacy of modified traction method using endoloop and clip for endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD).

Methods
Fifty patients who underwent ESD at Renmin Hosptial of Wuhan University between August 2016 and February 2017 were randomly divided into two groups, including 25 patients in modified ESD group and 25 patients in conventional ESD group as control. The therapeutic conditions, dissection time and incidence of complications were compared between the two groups.

Results
In the modified ESD group, the dissection time of submucosal exposure to the full dissection (19.9±6.5 min VS 26.4±9.2 min, P=0.001), total dissection time (27.5±8.1 min VS 35.1±10.7 min, P=0.003), and dissection time per unit area (2.4±1.1 min/cm2 VS 3.3±1.3 min/cm2,P=0.009) were significantly shorter compared with those in the control group. There were 1 case of delayed bleeding in the modified group and 2 cases in the control group with no significant difference (P=0.248). No perforation occurred.

Conclusion
The modified traction method using endoloop and clip for ESD is safe and effective with a shorter operation time.

Key words:
Endoscopes, gastrointestinal; Safety; Endoscopic submucosal dissection; Traction; Dissection time


Share repurchase announcements create an asymmetric information environment for institutional investors. The firm and its insiders know the announcement's timing and enjoy regulatory exemptions from securities law violations for the timing and pricing of share repurchase implementation or lack thereof. Institutions do not have this information ex-ante, unlike insiders. We find that institutions, with the exception of mutual funds, are not profitable in aggregate around the announcement of firms that do not follow through with actual repurchases. Contrastingly, institutions are profitable when firms actually repurchase shares. The difference between the two groups appears to be the varying degrees of mispricing. Firms with a larger degree of mispricing have less information production and create a difficult trading environment for institutions.


The tetragonal-to-monoclinic phase transformation in yttria (1.5mol%) and ceria (4mol%) stabilized zirconia containing 0-15wt% A12O3 during ageing in air (300oC) and in water vapor (150oC, 200oC) is investigated in this paper. It is found that water can greatly accelerate the degradation of zirconia. A limited amount of A12O3 addition can effectively suppress the degradation, however the effects are slight in water vapor at high temperatures. A12O3 does not change the degradation mechanism of ZrO2, but can prevent further continuation of degradation by the dispersion of A12O3 particles in the ZrO2 matrix and the formation of aluminum hydroxide [Al(OH)3]. Introduction During the last 30 years, ZrO2 has been extensively studied and used in many engineering applications, such as engine parts, valves, and moulds, etc., because of its excellent mechanical properties, which are related to the stress-induced martensitic transformation from the metastable tetragonal to stable monoclinic phase. However, these mechanical properties are greatly degraded during ageing at relatively low temperatures, especially in the water vapor [1,2]. The degradation is strongly influenced by: (a) the content of additives, (b) the grain size, (c) the temperature, (d) water vapor enhances the transformation and (e) the partial water vapor pressure. Many studies have shown that the degradation of ZrO2 ceramic in water vapor can be summarized as follows [3]: (1) The degradation is due to the t-m transformation, which initiates on the surface and proceeds into the bulk, accompanied by micro-and macro-cracking. (2) The transformation is controlled by the breaking of Zr-O-Zr bonds, which would result in a relief of constraint acting on the tetragonal grains and consequently leads to a transformation of the stable monoclinic phase. (3) The nucleation of the monoclinic phase is caused by the strain accumulation because of the diffusion of OH , which leads to the formation of Zr-OH and Y-OH bonds and the expansion of the lattice. (4) The destabilization of the t-phase is caused by the decrease of yttria content and the formation of yttrium hydroxide. (5) Additives, such as CeO2, A12O3, Y2O3, etc., can suppress the degradation. Although there are many studies on the degradation of ZrO2, studies on the degradation of Y2O3-CeO2-partially stabilized ZrO2 adding Al2O3 at low temperatures are still rather few. This paper discussed the effect of A12O3 addition (the composition of Al2O3: 0,6,8,10 and 15wt%) on degradation of Y2O3-CeO2-partially stabilized ZrO2. The degradation in air (300oC) and in water vapor (150 and 200oC) has been investigated in this paper. Experimental Y2O3 (1.5mol%)-CeO2 (4mol%)-ZrO2 (marked as CP) and Al2O3 powders were used as the starting materials. ZrO2 and Al2O3 powders were mixed in distilled water by ball milling for 4 hours using plastic pots and ZrO2 milling balls (Table 1). The green powders were formed in various sizes and shapes by die-pressing at 20MPa, after that, the green compact was sintered in air at 1550oC for 2 hours. The ageing treatment were executed separately in air (300oC) and in water vapor (150oC and 200oC). To compare with the influence of polishing treatment, only half of the samples were polished in one sides. The results of experiment showed that the influence of polishing treatment in these experiment was very slight and could ignore. Key Engineering Materials Online: 2007-02-15 ISSN: 1662-9795, Vols. 280-283, pp 973-976 doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.280-283.973 © 2005 Trans Tech Publications Ltd, Switzerland All rights reserved. No part of contents of this paper may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of Trans Tech Publications Ltd, www.scientific.net. (Semanticscholar.org-13/03/20,15:36:14) Table 1 Starting materials Serial number CP(wt%) Al2O3(wt%) (a) 85 15 (b) 90 10 (c) 92 8 (d) 94 6 (e) 100 —— The surface phases were identified by X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) using Cu-radiation before and after ageing treatment. The volume content of monoclinic can be estimated by Eq. 1 [4]:


Requests the Secretary of Defense to rescind that portion of the Department of Defense directive which permits deserters from military service to receive in absentia discharges.


Jesuit Accounts of the Colonial Americas: Intercultural Transfers, Intellectual Disputes, and Textualities. Edited by Marc André Bernier, Clorinda Donato and Hans-Jürgen Lüsebrink. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, in association with the UCLA Center for Seventeenthand Eighteenth-Century Studies and the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library, 2014. Vii + 464 pp., notes, bibliography, and index. $57.00 (HB). ISBN 9781442645721.


Abstract Rationale: Acquired hemophilia A (AHA) is a rare bleeding disorder with prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT). Severe hemorrhage may occur, especially in refractory AHA. Patient concerns: We reported a 63-year-old man who suffered from life-threatening bleeding after the onset in lower limbs. Diagnoses: The patient was diagnosed as AHA which was related to pemphigoid. Interventions: The patient had no response to the first-line treatment with corticosteroid and cyclophosphamide. Meanwhile, fatal hemorrhage occurred successively in thoracic cavity and right frontal lobe. rFVIIa and rituximab were administered. Outcomes: The patient survived from the life-threatening hemorrhage with a normal aPTT. His aPTT and FVIII:C level was normal during the follow-up of 6 months. Lessons: Rituximab and rFVIIa can play a critical role in rescuing AHA that is refractory to the first-line treatment.


This paper suggests the development of dynamic forecasting model for short-term power demand based on Radial Basis Function Network and Pal's GLVQ algorithm. Radial Basis Function methods are often compared with the backpropagation training, feed-forward network, which is the most widely used neural network paradigm. The Radial Basis Function Network is a single hidden layer feed-forward neural network. Each node of the hidden layer has a parameter vector called center. This center is determined by clustering algorithm. Theatments of classical approached to clustering methods include theories by Hartigan(K-means algorithm), Kohonen(Self Organized Feature Maps %3A SOFM and Learning Vector Quantization %3A LVQ model), Carpenter and Grossberg(ART-2 model). In this model, the first approach organizes the load pattern into two clusters by Pal's GLVQ clustering algorithm. The reason of using GLVQ algorithm in this model is that GLVQ algorithm can classify the patterns better than other algorithms. And the second approach forecasts hourly load patterns by radial basis function network which has been constructed two hidden nodes. These nodes are determined from the cluster centers of the GLVQ in first step. This model was applied to forecast the hourly loads on Mar. 1995, after having trained the data for the days from Mar. 1995, respectively. In the experiments, the average absolute errors of one-hour ahead forecasts on utility actual data are shown to be 1.3795%.


With the growing demand for timely and accurate data, the Ministry of Education (MOE) in St. Lucia embarked on a project to implement an Education Management Information System (EMIS) for all schools across the island. Due to financial constraints, it was initially implemented in public secondary schools, but has expanded over time to include primary schools and Sir Arthur Lewis Community College. This report includes the following headings: facilities and equipment, EMIS staff, EMIS data, data collection, data processing, and publications.


SUMMARY This research proposes a simple device added to a window. The device improves indoor ventilation using solar heat. It made from shoji paper, which is the traditional paper of Japan. The structure of the device is five air layers from five partitions of shoji paper. The device provides insulation. In summer, it is used for ventilation. In winter, it is used for insulation at night. Experiments were conducted with the device, and the ventilation performance and thermal insulation were confirmed. This paper reports the results of a numerical analysis of the device installed in a building model. The difference of climate regions and direction of the building were considered in the numerical analysis. The amount of ventilation and the room temperature of the building in six regions were confirmed.


The selection of task-relevant information from amongst task-irrelevant or distracting information is key to successful performance, and much debate has focused on the processing stage(s) at which this selection takes place. Early-selection theory claimed that the selection of task-relevant information occurs at an early perceptual level of processing, so that only targets are perceptually encoded (Cherry, 1953; Broadbent, 1958). In contrast, late-selection theory claimed that both targets and distractors are perceptually encoded and that target selection occurs at a late post-perceptual level of processing (DeutSch and DeutSch, 1963). Lavie (1995) attempted to reconcile these theories by suggesting that early and late selection occur, respectively, when the perceptual load associated with the selection of the target is high and low.


Confidence regions are constructed for linear combinations of fixed effects and realized or sample values of random effects. These regions can be used in instances where the ratios of the variance components can be regarded as known. They have the prescribed long-run frequency of coverage when there is repeated sampling of the random effects as well as the residual effects. They have smaller expected volume than confidence regions obtained by proceeding as though the random effects are fixed effects.


A new method is presented for identifying and comparing 3D objects
represented by closed-bounded algebraic surfaces. It is shown that
Euclidean equivalent 3D surfaces imply affine equivalent 2D
projection curves that are obtained from the projection of cross
section curves of the surfaces onto the coordinate planes. Planes
used to extract cross section curves are chosen to be orthogonal to
the principal axes of the defining surfaces. Affine invariants of
projection curves are constructed and compared under a similarity
measure. Results are verified by several experiments.