Laser beam cutting is one of the major applications of lasers in sheet metal working. In this investigation, an experimental study in CO2 laser cutting process is presented. The aim of this research is to investigate the effect of the laser cutting process variables on the cutting-edge quality parameters. A sheet of stainless steel with a standard grade of 316, 2 mm thickness was chosen as a workpiece material. Several experiments were conducted to investigate the influence of four input variables: laser power (P), traverse speed (v), assist gas pressure (p) and focal plane position (F) on the three most important performance parameters, namely: upper kerf width (UKW), lower kerf width (LKW), and the average surface roughness (Ra). Minitab software was used to determine the main effects of the process variables on the performance parameters. Signal to noise ratio analysis (SN) was used to determine the optimum process variables in their operating rage. This investigation would provide a good demonstration for the most significant input variables on the cutting-edge quality parameters, which will be used for solving related industrial problems.


The development and mature morphology of the gametophytes from both sexual and apogamous populations of the fern Pellaea andromedaefolia were investigated. While most sexual examples were indistinguishable, some differences were noted. An insular collection was distinctive in its variability and irregularity of form. Although the latter was a representative of var. pubescens, other collections of the variety could not be distinguished from var. andromedaefolia on the basis of gametophytic characteristics. The apogamous gametophytes were decidedly more variable in development and often very different from sexual thalli. The mature asexual thalli tended to be more irregular in form and usually sharply divergent from the typical cordate type characteristic of the sexual populations. Each of the five apogamous samples was unique with respect to gametophyte development. The differences among the gametophytes of the various populations do not correlate with the sporophytic characteristics which differentiate the two varieties of the species. PELLAEA ANDROMEDAEFOLIA (Kaulf.) Fee, a member of the light-stiped series of section Pellaea (Tryon, 1957), is a widely distributed fern'throughout cismontane California, northern Baja Califomia, and contiguous islands. Within this range there are two clearly distinguishable varieties: the widespread glabrous var. andromedaefolia and the restricted coastal var. pubescens D.C. Eaton (Pray, 1968b). In the course of a detailed study of the gametophytes of this section of the genus (Pray, 1968a) a remarkable degree of variation was found for this species. An examination of this variation is the subject of this paper. Both varieties of this fern produce sexual and apogamous gametophytes. The geographic distribution of these two reproductive types has been described (Pray, 1968b). Some of the most striking interpopulational differences to be analyzed below are correlated with these different types of reproduction. As will be shown, variability is not limited to differences in the reproductive nature of the gametophyte. Variations in the gametophytic generation are not correlated with the obvious sporophytic differences distinguishing the taxonomic varieties. Therefore, in this paper the sexual and apogamous types will be described separately, regardless of varietal distinctions. The gametophytes of all dark-stiped species of section Pellaea have been investigated (Pray, 1968a). Pellaea ovata (Desv.) Weath. (as P. flexuosa [Kaulf.] Link) is the only closely related member of the series to which P. andromedaefolia belongs that has been studied previously (Nayar ' Received for publication 5 February 1968. Supported in part by grants fG-13283 and #GB-1716 from the National Science Foundation. and Bajpai, 1964). These authors have investigated gametophyte development of an apogamous


Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the application of neural based estimation method, Neural-Gauss-Newton(NGN), using real flight data of a small unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV). Design/methodology/approach UAVs in general are lighter in weight and their flight is usually influenced by the atmospheric winds due to their relatively lesser cruise speeds. During the presence of atmospheric winds, the aerodynamic forces and moments get modified significantly and the accurate mathematical modeling of the same is highly challenging. This modeling inaccuracy during parameter estimation is routinely treated as process noise. Further due to the limited dimensions of the small UAVs, the measurements are usually influenced by the disturbances caused by other subsystems. In order to handle these measurement and process noises, the estimation methods based on neural networks have been found reliable in manned aircrafts. Findings Six sets of compatible longitudinal flight data of the designed UAV were chosen ...


This article describes methods to quantify urea-formaldehyde (UF) resin and phenol-formaldehyde (PF) resin contents in medium density fiberboard (MDF) using a wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (WDXRF). The methods are based on the principle that a specific metallic element shows its characteristic X-ray fluorescence spectrum, the intensity of which is correlated quantitatively to its concentration. In the case of UF-blended MDF fiber, 2.4% copper sulfate pentahydrate CuSO 4 .5H 2 O (based on resin solids) was premixed with the resin as a labeling agent. Quantification of copper ion was performed using XRF. Based on calibrations with laboratory-prepared standard fiber samples of known UF resin and copper quantities, the results of XRF measurements were converted to resin loading rates. In the case of PF-blended fiber, the PF resin contents in the MDF fiber samples were successfully quantified by measuring the existing sodium ion Na + in the resol resin with XRF. Linear calibration curves between fluorescence intensity of copper or sodium and resin content were established respectively for UF and PF resins. Test results show that the methods were precise and reliable.


The South Nation River watershed has a regulated water quality trading program. By law, waste water dischargers must discharge 0 kg of phosphorus (P) loadings into receiving waters. New wastewater systems are now choosing trading instead of traditional P removal technology. These point source dischargers are buying P credits from rural landowners, primarily farmers. These credits are generated by constructing non-point source pollution control measures, and calculating the kg of P removed by each measure. South Nation Conservation, a community based watershed organization, is the broker for these P credits. The program is run by a multi-stakeholder committee, and all project field visits are done by farmers and not paid professionals.


Over the past decade, risk assessment has become increasingly relied upon for helping to make environmental management decisions. This trend has been accompanied by research and refinements in basic risk assessment methodologies to improve our ability to understand and evaluate the human health risks associated with chemical exposures.Despite this progress, significant uncertainties continue to be associated with the risk assessment process. These uncertainties typically derive from gaps in available data regarding chemical toxicity, and from difficulties in reliably estimating the magnitude of chemical exposures. Given these limitations, risk assessment is generally most valuable in evaluating relative risk; for example, when comparing alternatives to achieving a specified goal, setting priorities for protecting human health, or establishing procedures for properly allocating resources. Risk assessment can also be useful for developing regulatory benchmarks such as permit limits for air or water. In many...


The availability of high-level design entry tooling is crucial for the viability of any reconfigurable SoC architecture. This paper presents a template generation algorithm. The objective of template generation step is to extract functional equivalent structures, i.e. templates, from a control data flow graph. By profiling the graph, the algorithm generates all the possible templates and the corresponding matches. Using unique serial numbers and circle numbers, the algorithm can find all distinct templates with multiple outputs. A new type of graph (hydragraph) that can cope with multiple outputs is introduced. The generated templates pepresented by the hydragraph are not limited in shapes, i.e., we can find templates with multiple outputs or multiple sinks.


Objective: To examine the utility and reliability of volumetric MRI in measuring disease progression in the 4 repeat tauopathies, progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and corticobasal syndrome (CBS), to support clinical development of new tau-directed therapeutic agents. Methods: Sixand 12-month changes in regional MRI volumes and PSP Rating Scale scores were examined in 55 patients with PSP and 33 patients with CBS (78% amyloid PET negative) compared to 30 normal controls from a multicenter natural history study. Longitudinal voxelbased morphometric analyses identified patterns of volume loss, and region-of-interest analyses examined rates of volume loss in brainstem (midbrain, pons, superior cerebellar peduncle), cortical, and subcortical regions based on previously validated atlases. Results were compared to those in a replication cohort of 226 patients with PSP with MRI data from the AL-108-231 clinical trial. Results: Patients with CBS exhibited greater baseline atrophy and greater longitudinal atrophy rates in cortical and basal ganglia regions than patients with PSP; however, midbrain and pontine atrophy rates were similar. Voxel-wise analyses showed distinct patterns of regional longitudinal atrophy in each group as compared to normal controls. The midbrain/pons volumetric ratio differed between diagnoses but remained stable over time. In both patient groups, brainstem atrophy rates were correlated with disease progression measured using the PSP Rating Scale. Conclusions: Volume loss is quantifiable over a period of 6 months in CBS and PSP. Future clinical trials may be able to combine CBS and PSP to measure therapeutic effects. Neurology® 2016;87:1–10 GLOSSARY CBD 5 corticobasal degeneration; CBS 5 corticobasal syndrome; CI 5 confidence interval; DAV 5 davunetide; 4R 5 4 repeat; 4RTNI 5 4 Repeat Tauopathy Neuroimaging Initiative; FWE 5 family-wise error; MGH 5 Massachusetts General Hospital; MMSE 5 Mini-Mental State Examination; NC 5 normal control; PreCG 5 precentral gyrus; PSP 5 progressive supranuclear palsy; PSPRS5 Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Rating Scale; ROI5 region of interest; SEADL5 Schwab and England Activities of Daily Living; SMC5 supplementary motor cortex; UCSD5University of California, San Diego;UCSF5 University of California, San Francisco; VBM 5 voxel-based morphometry. Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and corticobasal degeneration (CBD) are rare neurodegenerative disorders associated with the accumulation of insoluble deposits of predominantly 4 microtubule binding domain repeat (4R) tau protein in specific brain regions, mainly in the absence of other pathogenic proteins including b-amyloid. Accordingly, PSP and CBD are classified as primary 4R tauopathies. There are currently no effective therapies for either disorder, but the development of new therapeutic agents that target the tau protein has led to increased interest in pursuing clinical trials in CBD and PSP, either individually or for a combined 4R tauopathy indication. Department of Neurology (S.D., R.J.B., H.W.H., P.L., S.A., P.B., G.A.M., J.E., D.W., L.V., G.D.R., J.H.K., B.L.M., H.J.R., A.L.B.), University of California, San Francisco, Memory and Aging Center; Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders (R.J.B.), Saffran Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA; Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Disease (M.C.T.), University of Toronto, Canada; Department of Neurosciences (I.L.), University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA; Gerontology Research Unit (S.M.M., B.C.D.), Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Charlestown, MA; Departments of Epidemiology & Biostatistics (J.K.) and Radiology (N.S.), University of California, San Francisco; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (D.W.), Stanford University, CA; Department of Radiology (C.R.J.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Coinvestigators are listed at Neurology.org. Go to Neurology.org for full disclosures. Funding information and disclosures deemed relevant by the authors, if any, are provided at the end of the article. © 2016 American Academy of Neurology 1 a 2016 American Academy of Neurology. Unauthorized reproduction of this article is prohibited. Published Ahead of Print on October 14, 2016 as 10.1212/WNL.0000000000003305


Overview of radiographic imaging techniques the x-ray tube producing x-rays characteristics of x-radiation imaging system - z-ray film, film holders and intensifying screens processing the radiograph technical factors in radiography overview of radiographic quality radiographic density radiographic contrast radiographic definition and distortion scatter radiation, filtration, and patient exposure control of scatter radiation - beam restriction control of scatter radiation - grids and air gap evaluation of radiographs - characteristic curve critique of the radiographic image preparation of radiographic exposure basics of a radiologica quality assurance process.


The green spaces of the city are spaces destined to maintain vegetation, being important for the environmental quality of the city. This article reports the work of survey, registration, diagnosis and restoration of the urban public green spaces of Criciuma/SC created in the urban allotment processes. The maps of the approved allotments processes were consulted, the green spaces were demarcated on maps and all the information were registered in a spreadsheet. Later, these areas were visited, elaborating a diagnosis with the description of the vegetation, the degradation factors and the necessary actions for improvement. In some areas, it was carried actions like planting trees, input of organic matter, fencing and removal of invasive species and waste, through environmental compensation obligations. We note the importance and recommend engaging the local community, who can assist the recovery of the area or cause degradation when ignored. The problem of intrusions should be restrained with ready inspection, which is more efficient with the surveillance of the community.


We present our study of influence full cervical flexion position on the changes in muscle strength of the upper extremities. This position is typical for a person working on mobile phone or iPad. The purpose of the study was determination of the connection between change of the head flexed position and changes in upper extremity muscles strength. The present study involved 80 healthy volunteers and was performed at the Department of Morphology in Riga Stradins University, Riga, Latvia. For measurements we have used the MicroFET2 Hand Held Digital Muscle Tester to determine the strength of the muscles of the hand and arm (M. abductor pollicis longus, M. biceps brachii, M. triceps brachii, M. deltoideus ). The results of measurements were then used to analyze the difference in the strength of the muscles innervated by the spinal cord cervical region (C5–C8 nerves) for the same person sitting in the vertical position and sitting with the head flexed maximally. The results of our study support the hypothesis that the changes in the strength of measured muscles are related to the mechanical distension of the spinal cord, which leads to changes in spinal cord's blood supply. The kyphotic position of the cervical spine during head flexion shows that in the spinal cord segments C5 and C7 are formed mechanical distension. Using our statistical study, we can conclude that there is strong relationship in the strength change in some of the observed muscles between vertical position and full flexion of head


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The massive amounts of time-varying datasets being generated demand new visualization and quantification techniques. Visualization alone is not sufficient. Without proper measurement information/computations real science cannot be done. Our focus is this work was to combine visualization with quantification of the data to allow for advanced querying and searching. As part of this proposal, we have developed a feature extraction adn tracking methodology which allows researcher to identify features of interest and follow their evolution over time. The implementation is distributed and operates over data In-situ: where it is stored and when it was computed.


Seven compounds were isolated from the heartwood of Paulownia kawakamii Ito for the first time.On the basis of spectral and chemical evidence they were identified as α-lapachone (1),9-hydroxy-α-lapachone (2),lapachol (3),sesamin (4),paulownin (5),sitosteryl plamitate (6) and β-sitosterol(7).


Abstract: In recent years, the increasing use of computers and smartphones has changed the way businesses operate. But along with these changes, there has been a rise in cyber threats, especially for small businesses. This research study delves into the world of cybersecurity for small businesses, looking at the challenges they face. We analysed data and information from the internet sources to understand what small businesses know about cyber threats, how they protect themselves, and how cyberattacks affect them. The study gives us a clear picture of the cybersecurity situation in these communities and shows why it is important to keep their digital assets safe. By sharing this information, we hope to help small businesses, make them stronger, and create a safer online world for everyone.


Animal studies have shown conclusively that the copper (Cu) in analytical-grade cupric oxide (CuO) is unavailable for absorption from the gut (Aoyagi and Baker 1993, Baker et al. 1991, Cromwell et al. 1989, Ledoux et al. 1991). In fact, the bioavailability of Cu in CuO relative to that in CuSO4 z 5H2O is not significantly different from zero (Aoyagi and Baker 1993). This finding was important in animal nutrition because before 1990, CuO was the primary source of Cu used in trace-mineral premixes for swine, poultry and companion animals. It was popular because among the Cu sources available in feed-grade form, CuO (80% Cu) was high in Cu and therefore occupied less "space" in trace-mineral premixes. Cupric oxide continues to be the principal source of Cu used in vitamin-mineral supplements for humans. Because these supplements are provided as tablets, CuO with its high concentration of Cu, occupies less space in the tablet than would CuSO4 z 5H2O (25% Cu), yet it seems gratuitous that this form of Cu is still being used when the animal studies have shown so conclusively that the Cu in CuO is very poorly utilized. In a recent survey of pharmacies, supermarkets and supplement stores, I found only a few (among many) vitaminmineral products that contained Cu in a form other than CuO. Interestingly, a similar survey of mineral-fortified food products revealed that almost all that contained added Cu used CuSO4 z 5H2O as the source of Cu. Virtually all infant formulas and enteral products contain supplemental Cu, and most of these products use CuSO4 z 5H2O. Among common Cu sources used as supplements, CuSO4 z 5H2O is somewhat unusual in that it is readily soluble in water (cupric chloride and cupric acetate are the other common Cu sources that are water soluble). As shown in Table 1, solubility of Cu salts in either water or acid is not a reliable measure of bioavailability. Cuprous oxide, for example, is very insoluble in both water and acid, but the Cu in this compound is as bioavailable as that in CuSO4 z 5H2O. Cupric oxide is no longer used as a Cu supplement in animal nutrition, but it continues to be used in vitaminmineral supplements (tablets) for humans. Teenagers and adults consuming energy-restricted diets often rely on supplements to ensure that vitamin and mineral requirements are being met. It seems possible that such individuals may be Cu deficient, because the CuO in the tablet they are taking is not providing bioavailable Cu. A diet recall survey of 400 rural women in Illinois conducted by Reber et al. (1990) showed that 90% of their sample of women who consumed fewer then 7.53 MJ/d were ingesting ,1.5 mg Cu/d, the lower limit of a safe and adequate Cu intake as suggested by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences (NRC 1989). Klevay and Medeiros (1996) and Klevay (1998) reported that 61% of the diets in Canada, Belgium, the U.K. and the U.S. provide ,1.5 mg Cu/d, and almost one third provide ,1 mg Cu/d. Low Cu intakes have been implicated in ischemic heart disease and osteoporosis; control of blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose metabolism also require adequate intakes of Cu (Klevay, 1998). Unfortunately, reliable noninvasive procedures to assess Cu status in humans are not available. For this reason, there is no RDA for Cu, only a suggested adequate intake level of 1.5–3.0 mg/d for adults (NRC 1989). It is well established that high zinc, ascorbic acid and cysteine intakes reduce Cu absorption (Aoyagi and Baker 1994, Baker and Czarnecki-Maulden 1987, Di Silvestro and Harris 1981, Hill and Starcher 1965, Magee and Matrone 1962, Milne and Omaye 1980, Murthy et al. 1974, Van Campen and Gross, 1968, Van Campen and Scaife 1967, Van Den Berg and Beynen 1992). A scenario could be suggested in which a segment of the population was restricting energy intake and also consuming megadoses of ascorbic acid and zinc together with a vitamin-mineral supplement contain-


We prove that it is NP-complete to determine whether there exists a distance-2 edge coloring (strong edge coloring) with 5 colors of a bipartite 2-inductive graph with girth 6 and maximum degree 3.


Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to make a more precise prediction of the life of servo motors used in aircraft. The variation of the axial load created by the wave washer for bearing, which is one of the factors affecting the bearing life of the electric motors and servo motors used in aircraft, was analyzed.

Design/methodology/approach
In electric motors and servo motors that body as stator, the height of the stator stack affects the compression amount of the wave washer spring. Working with electric motor and servo manufacturers, production-related variations in stator height were determined by making multiple measurements. The reaction forces resulting from these compression amounts were simulated by mathematical modeling with the finite element method, and also experimentally measured on real parts.

Findings
Results obtained with finite element method and real experiments were compared. By adding the force differences to the general operating conditions, the effect on the bearing life was theoretically determined. In a servo motor with this type of construction, the difference in stator height created different axial loads on the motor shaft. The difference of these loads affected the motor bearing life.

Research limitations/implications
The results implicated in terms of flight safety, maintenance operation and resource efficiency.

Practical implications
The results of this study are effective in determining the maintenance intervals more clearly. This study can be used for the design criteria of aircraft servo motors. These servos, which are especially used to move the flight control surfaces, contribute to flight safety as the life expectancy will be clearer.

Social implications
This study may be effective in preventing aviation accidents caused by servo motors. It can make maintenance management more efficient.

Originality/value
This study investigated the effect of aircraft servo motor design inputs on servo motor life, considering the production.


The manuscript listed as lat. 10508 in the paris bibliotheque nationale, is made up of two different works bound together in one volume : 1) a cantatorium troper - proser, written for the use of saint evroult abbey, in normandy, dating from the early twelfth century, and 2) a musical treatise, from the same abbey, but very probably written at one of the foundations of saint evroult in italy, at about the same time. The historical and codicological survey of the manuscript, is followed by an introduction to the proper of saint evroult, which attests the presence of a few an- cient liturgical forms that are gradually dying out. It enables us to observe uses peculiar to normandy, particulary, concerning the introits. The following section is devoted to the genesis, development, and appearance in normandy, and especially in abbey, of the tropes of ordinary and of sequentias. A- nalysis of their prosody shows that the kyrie eleisons are not the result of laying a text under already existing melismas, as in the case with the sequentias. Rather they are a form of chant in which text and music were composed at the same time. The troper - sequentiary, of undoubed norman origin, nevertheless contains chants from various other sources, for the works of the composers and poets of the north west make up only about one - third of saint evroult repertory. The musical notations used in the manuscript run the gamut from neumes in campo aperto to guidonian notation, from alphabetical notation to the dasian. Additions show the evolution of notation on stave. A report on the interpretation, meaning, and liturgical use of the tropes and sequentias brings the survey to a close. It might just as well have been entitled : "musical and liturgical life at the saint evroult abbey".


Socialist harmonious society is a society which materal civilization and spiritual civilization will develop coordinately,and which interest contradiction can be resolved effectively.So it must pay attention to people's spiritual interests.In the process of building a harmonious society,spiritual interests have important accelerating affection to coordinate people's interest relationship,to enhance ethical construction,to raise people's social relationship,to strengthen people's vigor,to improve people's living equality and to adjust people's action from nature.In a word,spiritual interests cannot be ignored in building a harmonious society.


The 13 species of finches found on the Galapagos Islands, and the one species from Cocos Island, together collectively known as Darwin's finches, are one of the better-studied groups of birds. Much has been learned about their ecology, behavior, and the short-term effects of natural selection (Lack 1947, Bowman 1961, Grant 1999). The four species of tree finch (Camarhynchus), six species of ground finch (Geospiza), the tool-using Woodpecker Finch (Cactospiza pallida), the Vegetarian Finch (Platyspiza crassirostris), the Warbler Finch (Certhidea olivacea), and the finch on Cocos Island (Pinaroloxias inornata) appear to fill different ecological roles via differentiation of bill size and shape (Grant and Grant 2002). In fact, most authors consider Darwin's finches to be a classic example of an adaptive radiation, owing to the great diversity in bill form and ecological habit that presumably evolved in a relatively short time. For example, Petren et al. (1999:321) noted, "Species in this group show adaptive variation in beak size, beak shape and body size that is more typical of differences among [taxonomic] families of birds... (boldface added). Taxonomic History.-Darwin originally collected the finches from the Galapagos, not realizing what an evolutionary gold mine they would become (Sulloway 1982). In fact, he was not careful about labeling specimens as to the island from which a specimen was obtained, thus obscuring taxonomic boundaries. Subsequent work with better-labeled specimens revealed taxonomically significant patterns of variation. Gould (1837) recognized that different species existed in the collections from the Darwin expedition. However, Gould was unable to produce a stable classification. Since Gould's time, many of the major figures in avian taxonomy have published differing classifications. The succession of revisionary efforts attests to the difficult nature of classifying phenotypic variation among the finches. Although the species show considerable morphological diversity, many in fact are notoriously difficult to identify in the field (especially females and immatures). Populations from different species and islands overlap in morphometric space (Grant 1981).


Based on the math model for radiated noise line spectra of underwater moving-target, the united estimation of radiated noise line spectra was realized by analyzing feature extraction of radiated noise line spectra of underwater moving-target. The feature of radiated noise line spectra of underwater moving-target was extracted by the united spectra estimation method based on the traditional and modern spectra estimation. Firstly, the power spectrum of gathered data was estimated respectively to get the image of power spectrum, and then, the image of power spectrum was analyzed, probable range of existential line spectra was defined, and the precise line spectra was recalculated.


Introduction: Erythema nodosum may be the first sign of a systemic disease such as tuberculosis, viral, bacterial or fungal infections such as coccidioidomycosis. Other causes include sarcoidosis, inflammatory bowel disease, cancers, pregnancy/hormone related, idiopathic, and medication side effects. Diagnosing the primary cause of this skin manifestation may help a clinician find the underlying disease. Case Report: A 24yearold, gravida 1, para 1, 8 weeks pregnant Mexican American female living in Phoenix Arizona presented with symptoms of shortness of breath of 2 weeks duration. She complained of shortness of breath, pleuritic chest pain, and persistant productive cough. She also developed new painful lesions on her lower extremities that were found to be erythema nodosum. Coccidioidomycosis IgM and IgG serologies were positive. She was started on amphoteracin B 5 mg/kg IV three days/week for four weeks and her skin lesions and respiratory symptoms subsided within a few days. At the start of her second trimester of pregnancy she was switched to fluconazole 400 mg PO for four more weeks. Conclusion: Coccidioidomycosis during pregnancy shows a more favorable outcome when erythema nodosum is present. Therapy for this fungal infection remains to be based on expert opinion. Amphoteracin B is considered relatively safe in pregnancy, and there is insufficient evidence for the safety of fluconazole. Keeping high clinical suspicion of coccidioidomycosis for patients who present with erythema nodosum in the southwest United States, especially in pregnant patients with respiratory symptoms, will help clinicians not miss this commonly seen fungal disease.


Maximum cold rolling reduction rates of as-cast Nb 40 Ti 30-x Zr x Ni 30 alloys were measured to evaluate ductility by measuring the change in the thickness. 50% or higher reduction rates were obtained for the alloys containing the Zr content of 12 mol% or less, but lower values were obtained for the alloys substituted with more Zr. Changes of hydrogen permeability (Φ) and microstructures of the Nb 40 Ti 18 Zr 12 Ni 30 alloy caused by cold-rolling and subsequent vacuum annealing were investigated. Φ of this alloy was reduced to the half of the as-cast one by the 50% reduction rate, but recovered to 3.23 x 10 -8 [molH 2 m -1 s -1 Pa -0.5 ], which is 1.13 times higher than that of as-cast one, by a subsequent annealing for 360 ks at 1273 K. Although the eutectic phase disappeared and was replaced by a small spherical (Nb, Ti, Zr) phase embedded in the (Ti, Zr)Ni matrix after rolling and subsequent annealing, these alloys showed good resistance to the hydrogen embrittlement at 523 K or more.


The sentential construction A and B is the copying of the actual coordinating or similar concepts;its linear ordering represents the order of human cognition and that of the development of events.Resultantly,in most cases the order of the two coordinated components A and B is irreversible;the conjunction "and" is at the same time endowed with the function of subordination and hence with a particular effect.This paper,from the angle of iconicity,intends to deal with the cognitive features of the above said particularities,namely,the internal order of A and B construction and the replacement of a subordinating indicator with the conjunctive word "and".


The present chapter reviews the different ways of using the Modified Wohler Curve Method (MWCM), applied in terms of nominal, hot-spot and local stresses, to estimate fatigue damage in welded details made of both steel and aluminium and subjected to constant amplitude fatigue loading.


The present application is directed to a USB interface, detectors, detection methods, USB connector and the electronic device. Wherein the detection method can be applied to a USB connector mounted to the electronic device, in accordance with the operation mode of the electronic device, performs a pull-up or pull-down with respect to the USB interface, the first and second pin in; Sensing whether or not since the pull-up or pull-down, the first and second pin whether the change in voltage across a reference voltage to a region occurs; And a step of, if said change is detected, providing an indication associated with connecting / disconnecting the second device.


prospects in the Northern Pennine Mountains, centered on the Weardale area of northern England, have yielded enormous amounts of both lead and, later, fluorite ores. Byproducts of this mining activity were the many well-crystallized specimens of fluorite and other minerals that were found lining cavities in the orebodies. Fortunately for the mineral collecting community, there was a relatively high level of interest in collecting and preserving mineral specimens in Britain during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries, when many of these mines were at their peak production. This interest provided an economic incentive for miners to preserve attractive specimens, known


Diabetes and erectile dysfunction are closely associated. It is good that there is now more awareness of the issue, especially given the strong link to heightened cardiovascular risk. This article challenges current practice and explores the routine use of phosphodiesterase inhibitors.


A characterization of functions in the first Baire class in terms of their sets of discontinuity is given. More precisely, a function $f\colon \mathbb {R}\rightarrow \mathbb {R}$ is of the first Baire class if and only if for each $\epsilon >0$ there is a sequence of closed sets $\{C_n\}_{n=1}^{\infty }$ such that $D_f=\bigcup _{n=1}^{\infty }C_n$ and $\omega _f(C_n)<\epsilon $ for each $n$ where $$ \omega _f(C_n)=\sup \{|f(x)-f(y)|\colon x,y \in C_n\} $$ and $D_f$ denotes the set of points of discontinuity of $f$. The proof of the main theorem is based on a recent $\epsilon $-$\delta $ characterization of Baire class one functions as well as on a well-known theorem due to Lebesgue. Some direct applications of the theorem are discussed in the paper.


The article analyzes the formation and development of the Institute of criminal liability and the system of execution of sentences for juvenile offenders; is disclosed to change the criminal and criminal-Executive policy of the state from the position of varying degrees of domination or punitive, or humanistic (re-education and to repair) of the paradigm in respect of juvenile prisoners.


The results of researches of the created population of plants of a mutant sample of fiber flax, characterized by qualitative feature, pink color of flower petals, from the original bluish-flower form are presented. Their comparative characteristics by morphological and technological characteristics are presented. It was found that the adaptive interaction between the genes of the genome of the mutant sample is less optimized and has lower performance parameters than the original form.


We clarified the dynamics of debris flows in areas wherein the topography changes abruptly. First, the dynamics of debris flow through a constriction were investigated by experimentally generating non-uniform flow conditions. Then, numerical calculations were performed using an erosion/deposition rate equation that considers the pressure gradient in a constriction, and compared with the experimental data.


As the number of deep learning frameworks increase and certain ones gain popularity, it spurs the discussion of what methodologies are employed by these frameworks and the reasoning behind them. The goal of this survey is to study how symbolic techniques are utilized in deep learning. To do this, we look at some of the most popular deep learning frameworks being used today, including TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, and MXNet. While these frameworks greatly differ from one another, many of them use symbolic techniques, whether it be symbolic execution, graphs, or programming. We focus this paper on symbolic techniques because they influence not only how neural networks are built but also the way in which they are executed.
Limitations of symbolic techniques have led to efforts in integrating symbolic and nonsymbolic aspects in deep learning, opening up new possibilities for symbolic techniques. For example, the Gluon API by Apache MXNet bridges the gap between imperative programming and symbolic execution through hybridization. Frameworks such as JANUS attempt to translate imperative programs into symbolic graphs, while approaches like DeepCheck attempt to use symbolic execution to analyze and validate imperative neural network programs. Symbolic analysis has also been paired with concrete execution in a technique called concolic testing in order to better test deep neural networks. Our study of these developments exemplifies just a few of the many ways the symbolic techniques employed by popular frameworks have the opportunity to be altered and utilized to achieve better performance.


We describe a number of experiments carried out to address the problem of creating summaries from multiple sources in multiple languages. A centroid-based sentence extraction system has been developed which decides the content of the summary using texts in different languages and uses sentences from English sources alone to create the final output. We describe the evaluation of the system in the recent Multilingual Summarization Evaluation MSE 2005 using the pyramids and ROUGE methods.


BACKGROUND/AIM
Intraductal papillary neoplasm of the bile duct (IPNB) is defined as a non-invasive malignancy and disparity of its histological diagnosis with related diseases remains.

PATIENTS AND METHODS
Twenty-six cases of IPNB and 12 of papillary adenocarcinomas (PAC) at two Institutes were investigated.

RESULTS
The prevalence of biliary dilatation and mucin secretion in the group with IPNB was significantly higher compared to the group with PAC (p<0.01). IPNB was predominantly located in the proximal bile duct compared to the location of PAC (p<0.01). Mis-matching of a second histological diagnosis was observed in 27% of IPNB and 25% of PAC, respectively. The prevalence of tumor relapse was significantly higher in PAC than in IPNB (p<0.05), and the overall survival was significantly better in IPNB than in PAC (p<0.01).

CONCLUSION
Although IPNB is currently defined under histological criteria, morphologies were various and disparity in histological diagnosis for IPNB remains problematic when the clinical strategy is contemplated.


Results of experimental investigation of operational loading and tension of load-carrying system of a crawler bulldozer and ripper aggregate are given. A mathematical model is suggested, requirements are substantiated.


Context aware services need context of a certain quality to provide their services. The quality of context can be described using the Quality of Context (QoC) concept. There are five parameters, or dimensions, to describe the QoC: precision, freshness, temporal resolution, spatial resolution and probability of correctness. There is a relation between QoC and privacy sensitivity, because if the QoC is higher, the privacy sensitivity is typically higher. To influence the privacy sensitivity, context can be obfuscated in one or more QoC dimensions. We identify di erent categories of context. For each category the importance of the QoC parameters on the privacy sensitivity is examined. Obfuscating the probability of correctness gives the user plausible deniability and reduces the privacy sensitivity of context in all categories. Furthermore, obfuscating context in the precision dimension reduces the QoC in all categories.


This account of a successful unionization campaign among dealers is based on an ethnographic study-in-progress of workers in Atlantic City's eleven casinos. Deteriorating working conditions that reflect broader political economic trends have contributed to a shift in employees' attitudes toward their jobs, their employers, and consequently unions. Unions became "insiders," as casino management is increasingly viewed as "outsiders." This case study is indicative of organized labor's ability to unionize in the twenty-first-century service economy.


Summary In this paper a novel distortion-tolerant fingerprint registration method based on centroid structure vector (CSV) and Vector Line Segment (VLS), is proposed. In this method, minutia features of the query fingerprint are clustered into various clusters and a set of VLS is extracted. Several likely transformations between the query and the template images are estimated by using VLS sets. Then, CSV under each likely transformation is constructed by using the centroids of minutia clusters. The fine transformation is finally determined by the number of VLS pairs together with the similarity level of CSV. Experiment results show that this algorithm is an effective and efficient one for aligning fingerprints with a small number of minutia and heavy distortions. Such situations are often encountered in forensic applications.


Complex real-life images recorded in tungsten, daylight, and skylight illuminants were digitized and displayed on a computer-driven color television monitor. The displayed images were calibrated so as to reproduce the gray scale and color balance of the original scenes. Observers made matches to a series of color squares in these images. The matching stimulus was an adjustable colored square in a constant white surround. Using algorithms based on Retinex color theory and the reset ratio-product model for lightness, the digitized images were processed to obtain predictions of color sensation for the test squares. The calculation did not require a priori information about the nature of the illumination. Predicted color sensations were found to be in reasonable agreement with the observers' matches.


The objective of this study was to investigate empirically the performance of islamic insurance companythrough the relationship and the impact of early warning system on the level of financial solvency. Thisresearch used secondary data period 2004-2011 from PT. Takaful Indonesia as one of islamic insurancecompany in Indonesia. Early warning system was reflected by aggregate surplus ratio, management cost ratio,and account receivable premium to surplus ratio, and also risk based capital ratio as a measure of insurancecompany solvability level. The result of this study indicated that the early warning system had a significantcontribution to the level of Islamic insurance company solvency, while the minimum level of Islamic insurancecompany solvency amounted 65.753% of the minimum regulation (120%).


Some of the popular virtual assistants today are Google Assistant, Apple's Siri, Amazon's Alexa, Microsoft's Cortana. Such virtual assistants are capable of understanding natural language voice commands and perform various tasks for users. Virtual assistants have typically and historically performed simple jobs for end-users such as adding tasks to a calendar, providing information scraped from websites. Users also use virtual assistants to make and receive phone calls, create text messages, get directions, hear news and weather reports, find hotels or restaurants, check flight reservations, hear music, or play games. With the latest technology integrated with virtual assistants its ability to understand and perform requests can be enhanced. Currently, Web Automation is widely used in the industry for software testing, Web scraping, etc. However, its application can be widely increased if it can be integrated with Voice assistants, making them even smarter. In this paper, we propose to present a prototype of a system that combines web automation and a smart virtual assistant that can relieve the user from day-to-day mundane tasks. This paper has 2 main novelties 1) presenting the design and prototype of such fusion assistant 2) determining and analyzing user acceptability.


The complexity of an industrial engineered system is captured via the proposed strategic complexity management framework (SCM). The SCM functions as a strategic decision-making tool to generate holistic strategic complexity management strategies for complex engineered systems. The SCM is based on definitions of static, dynamic, and environmental dimensions of complexity and is discussed in the context of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) and Cyber-Physical Systems of Systems (CPSS). The SCM framework's strategic capabilities are theoretically demonstrated based on a set of generic norm strategies. First experiences out of real-world practical case application for strategic industrial system complexity analysis of the SCM are presented, briefly discussed and a short outlook for further research is provided.


OKENWE IDOCHI Department of Statistics, School of Applied Sciences, Rivers State Polytechnic PMB 20, Bori, Rivers State Nigeria Abstract: This paper is on the comparison of parametric and non-parametric linear regression. First, the set of data was subjected to normality test, and it was concluded that all errors in the y-direction are normally distributed (i.e. they follow a Gaussian distribution) for the commonly used least squares regression method for fitting an equation into a set of (x,y)-data points using the Anderson-Darling technique. The algorithms for Theil's were stated in this paper as well as its non-parametric counterpart. Data used for this study were collected from a trader in Dauglas Owerri Market in Imo State Nigeria who sales pears. The numbers of rotten pears (y) in 20 randomly selected boxes from a large consignment were counted after they have kept in storage for a studied number of days (x). The use of a programming language software known as "R Development" and Minitab were used in this paper. From the analysis, the result revealed that there exists a significant relationship between the numbers of rotten pears and the number of days for both the ordinary least squares and the Theil's regression. It is concluded that the parametric OLS is better than its nonparametric Theil's regression since their AIC and BIC are both lower than that of Theil's regression. It is recommended that future researchers should embark on a similar research study using large sample size, and using non-normal data to examine the differences between the OLS and Theil's Regression.


Linguistic prejudice is the discrimination of the spoken language that occurs by the different ways of speaking in each region. In Brazil linguistic prejudice is very common due to cultural differences of each state, it can be observed that in each region of Brazil there are different accents and slang from other regions, which enriches the Portuguese language, causing the heterogeneity of the language. The aim of this paper is to reflect on the importance of teaching about language prejudice in the 9th grade classes so that students can understand the various language varieties in Brazil. It is important for teachers to teach their students how to use language in all types of communication, whether formal or not, so that the student learns formal language without depreciating other variations. The research methodology used in this article is project pedagogy, it enabled us to elaborate the project proposal on the theme of the article. In short, the purpose of the research is to pave the way for teachers to teach the standard norm and language variations by facilitating teaching about language bias in school by having teachers teach students how to use language in its many varieties. language and speech occasions.


In JIT production methods,we encourage the maintenance of cargo keep the small number of suppliers.The ideal situation is one or a class of materials supplied by only one supplier.That makes the choice of suppliers particularly important.In this paper,we use AHP-GRAP method to select the best supplier for the company.Finally,the empirical analysis shows that there are many advantages by using this method:It has clear lines of thought;method is simple and it can be applies to a wide,systematic and strong features.And it is ease to spread and make promotion.Whats more important,AHP methods can provide a useful reference for vendor selection.


This chapter describes the emergence of the Inter-American transnational law of human rights, its doctrinal characteristics, and some its main challenges. It focuses on the practice of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, and proposes the notion of an Inter-American legal space as a different (and more useful) prism than a hierarchical view of constitutionalism to think about the challenges of legitimacy and democracy in Inter-American human rights adjudication. Instead of thinking solely about national democracies, this chapter argues, it is useful to think of democracy in the context of an Inter-American legal space. While the balance between the appropriate Inter-American standard of review and the democratic pedigree of the primary decision is fundamental for the democratic legitimacy of the regional court, the notion of Inter-American legal space allows us to see that, in a context of human rights indeterminacy, such democratic balancing needs to be performed in reference to a regional (and not solely national) process of democratization, in which an Inter-American community of human rights practice will continue to play a central role.


AIM: To explore the effect of SOCS3 gene on the expression of c - myc mRNA and proliferation of rat pulmonary arterial smooth muscle cells (PASMCs) under hypoxia conditions. METHODS: PASMCs was cotransfected with pEFSOCS3 and pSV2neo by lipofectamine, and positive cell clones were obtained after being screened with G418. Expressions of SOCS3 protein in PASMCs before and after transfection were detected by immunocytochemistry, respectively. Before and after transfection, PASMCs were exposed to normoxic and hypoxia conditions at various time-points, respectively, and the expressions of c - myc mRNA were assessed by semi - quantitive RT-PCR. [3H]-TdR incorporation method was used to detect the cell proliferation. RESULTS: The expression of SOCS3 protein was confirmed by immunocytochemistry in PASMCs transfected with SOCS3 gene. c - myc mRNA level in the SOCS3 gene- transfected cells exposed to hypoxia were remarkablely lower than that in the control cells, respectively (P0.01) . Compared with the. control groups at the same time points, [3H]-TdR incorporation in SOCS3 gene - transfected cells was significantly low. CONCLUSION: SOCS3 protein may inhibit the proliferation of PASMCs by downregulating the c - myc gene expression under hypoxia conditions.


The entry of Corona Virus Disease (Covid-19) in early March 2020 to Indonesia, forced companies / employers to forcibly lay off workers / laborers due to the non-operation of the company and obeying the regulations issued by the government regarding the prohibition of gathering and maintaining distance from each other. The formulation of the problem in this research is the concept of legal protection for workers who have been laid off due to Covid-19 which is reviewed through Law Number 13 of 2003 concerning Manpower and Law Number 11 of 2020 concerning Job Creation. The purpose of this study is to describe and provide an overview of legal protection for workers who have been laid off due to this pandemic. This research method is a qualitative method with a normative form of research that puts laws or rules to answer the problems to be studied. The approach in this research comes from statutory regulations and literature study. Based on the results of this study, the concept of legal protection for workers who were laid off due to Covid-19 which was reviewed through the Manpower Act is based on Pancasila which includes legal protection for wages, welfare and social security for workers and the concept of legal protection for workers who have been laid off as a result of Covid-19 based on the Job Creation Law, namely equal justice by giving severance pay as the fulfillment of labor rights. This study advises the government to include specific rules regarding legal protection for workers who have been laid off due to disease outbreaks and advises employers / employers to include the rights that workers need in the work agreement if a forced layoff occurs.

Key Words: Legal Protection, Covid-19, PHK.


To study the multi-wavelet decomposition and reconstructing technology of seismic data can provide some important supports for predicting the oil-gas reservoir.When the seismic data are decomposed,by the arithmetic of matching pursuit,the wavelet dictionary will be established by a series of Morlet wavelet functions with various frequencies.When the seismic data are reconstructed,according to the requirement of oil-gas response and geology phenomena,the dictionary will be filtered and optimized firstly,and then,the Morlet wavelet functions will be linearly summed by the frequency attribute.The process of decomposing and reconstructing seismic data can combine the time field with the time-frequency field seismic data to interpret and overcome the cognition localization of geology phenomena and oil-gas response character in the single field.The technologies have been used to predict the reservoir and identify the gas and achieved good effects because the predictions are consistent with well loggings.


n+pp+GaAs and n+pP+ GaAs/GaAs/Al0.3Ga0.7As mesa diodes have been fabricated from films grown by molecular‐beam epitaxy. The diodes made from films employing an AlGaAs buffer layer show marked improvements (a factor of 5 reduction) in recombination current densities. Deep level transient spectroscopy measurements moreover indicate that deep level concentrations are reduced by the AlGaAs buffer.


Even with all regulations at the federal and state level with regarding to disciplining the land use and territorial management, particularly as the industrial location, in Duque de Caxias is still common the occurrence of conflicts of use. In this sense, this article aims to evaluate the air quality in this territory between 2004 and 2009 through the daily and hourly data of automatic stations of INEA, considering as parameter Total Particles in Suspension - TSP. For this, statistical tests such as Mann-Kendall, dispersion matrix and Box plot was applied together with the mapping of potentially polluting industries, car fleet and urbanistic data. The results show a positive daily trend for the stations Jardim Primavera and Pilar; predominance of the most important events of concentration in the evening and night; as well as positive correlation, in almost years, between Campos Eliseos station, where is the petrochemical activity, and other stations. In addition, attention should be paid to expansion of logistics activities in the municipality, it demands increasing of motor vehicle traffic that could contribute to the deterioration of air quality in the study area.


By comparative study of mass transfer characteristics of high and low concentration H2S absorption,the volumetric overall mass transfer coefficient(KGa) for high and low concentration H2S removal from flue gas into aqueous solution of carbonate solution in a packing column was investigated.The KGa value was evaluated over ranges of liquid load,concentration of absorbent and gas flow by response surface methodological analysis based on Box-Behnken design.Two quadratic response surface models were respectively built for high and low concentration H2S absorption.The models demonstrated that the regularity of three impact factors on KGa were consistent.The liquid load was synergistic with concentration of absorbent.For 720 L/h low concentration H2S(2.16%,φ),the maximum value of KGa was achieved when the liquid load was 11.28 L/h and concentration of absorbent 0.082 mol/L.For 720 L/h high concentration H2S(20.1%,φ),the maximum value of KGa was achieved when the liquid load was 11.28 L/h and concentration of absorbents 0.764 mol/L.


This paper investigates the stability condition for a class of uncertain neutral systems with time-varying delays and nonlinear uncertainties.Choosen the approriate Lyapunov function,used the transform of Leibnitz-Newton formula and Linear Matrix Inequality(LMI),a new delay-dependent stability condition of nonlinear neutral systems with time-varying delays is derived.Finally,numerical examples show the effectiveness of our results and much less conservative.


Money laundering is defined as the activity through which the criminals converted the true source and ownership of such illegitimate money into legitimate money. Through which money can lose its original identity forever. Interpol definition adopted by UNO General assembly 1995 states "Any act or attempted act to conceal or disguise the identity of illegally obtained proceeds so that they appear to have originated from legitimated sources"


Aims and Objectives: This study attempts to assess the safety of low‐flow anaesthesia (LFA) at fixed flow rates with particular reference to the incidence of a decline in FiO2 below safe levels of 0.3 and to determine whether LFA can be used safely in the absence of an FiO2 monitor.


A global regularity result is proved for a class of minimizers of functionals of the form $\mathcal I(u)=\int_\Omega f(|\nabla u(x)|)+g(x,u(x))\,dx, u\in\phi+W^{1,1}_0(\Omega)$, where $\phi$ satisfies the Bounded Slope Condition.


Two previously unknown dihydro-β-agarofuran sesquiterpenoids, denhaminol I (1) and denhaminol J (2), together with four related and known metabolites, 1α,2α,6β,15-tetraacetoxy-9α-benzoyloxy-8-oxodihydro-β-agarofuran (3), wilforsinine F (4), 1α,2α,6β,8α,15-pentaacetoxy-9α-benzoyloxydihydro-β-agarofuran (5), and 1α,2α,6β,15-tetraacetoxy-9β-benzoyloxydihydro-β-agarofuran (6), were isolated from the leaves of an Australian rainforest plant, Denhamia pittosporoides. The structures of compounds 1 and 2 were determined by analysis of their 1D/2D NMR and MS data. The absolute configuration of compound 1 was established by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Compounds 1 and 4 were shown to inhibit leucine transport in the human prostate cancer cell line LNCaP, with IC50 values of 51.5 and 95.5 μm, respectively. Both compounds 1 and 4 were more potent than the l-type amino acid transporter (LAT) family inhibitor 2-aminobicyclo[2.2.1]-heptane-2-carboxylic acid (BCH). This is the first report of dihydro-β-agarofurans from D. pittosporoides.


363 Background: Emerging literature has suggested the benefit of capecitabine/temozolomide (C/T) therapy in metastatic pancreatic NETs (pNETs) as first line therapy. We conducted a retrospective analysis of the efficacy of (C/T) therapy in all patients with metastatic NETs treated at MSKCC.

METHODS
Using the electronic pharmacy database, we included all patients' ≥ 18 years of age who received C/T combination therapy for pNETs between 1/2003-10/2010. Primary endpoint was the overall response rate (ORR). Secondary endpoints included progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). Response rates were evaluated by a radiologist using CT scans and per RECIST 1.1. MGMT tumor expression was conducted to correlate with response.

RESULTS
Twenty patients (mean age 64, 35% female) were identified. There were 16 (80%) pNETs (1 functional, 15 nonfunctional), 2 (10%) carcinoid, 1 high grade biliary (5%) and 1 (5%) gastric neuroendocrine carcinoma. Eight tumors were low grade (1 carcinoid, 7 pNET), 8 intermediate grade (7 pNET, 1 carcinoid), and 4 high grade (2 pNET, 1 stomach, 1 biliary). Twelve (60%) received C/T in the first-line setting and 8 in the relapsed setting. Six (30%) had a partial response and 7 (35%) had stable disease. There were no complete responses ( Table 1 ). With a median follow-up of approximately 3 years, the PFS was 16.4 months. Four pNET patients had unresectable disease at presentation and 2/4 were resected and rendered free of disease after C/T therapy. There were no high grade responders. Liver tumor burden (0%, <10%, 10-50%, >50%), number of prior treatments, and tumor grade did not predict response. Grade 3-4 events potentially related to C/T included neutropenia (1/20, 5%), nausea (3/20 15%), diarrhea (1/20, 5%), and fatigue (3/20, 15%).

CONCLUSIONS
Combination C/T for the treatment of pNETs is an effective regimen for well differentiated NETs irrespective of tumor burden and prior treatment. No responses were seen in our carcinoid patients. MGMT expression will be presented at the meeting. [Table: see text].


Axial compression allowable stress for pipe supports and restraints based on linear elastic analysis is detailed in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, Division 1, Subsection NF. The axial compression design by analysis equations within NF-3300 are replicated from the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) using the Allowable Stress Design (ASD) Method which were first published in the ASME Code in 1973. Although the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code is an international code, these equations are not familiar to many users outside the American Industry. For those unfamiliar with the allowable stress equations, the equations do not simply address the elastic buckling of a support or restraint which may occur when the slenderness ratio of the pipe support or restraint is relatively large, however, the allowable stress equations address each aspect of stability which encompasses the phenomena of elastic buckling and yielding of a pipe support or restraint. As a result, discussion of the axial compression allowable stresses provides much insight of how the equations have evolved over the last forty years and how they could be refined.Copyright © 2016 by ASME


Provision of decent and affordable housing in Indonesia has been faced with difficulty due to lower level of housing accessibility from the housing schemes submitted to the free market. Limited access to housing presents a significant impact on low level of community welfare. Based on these problems, this study aims to analyze the proper housing provision policy scheme in improving the welfare of the community. This study raises the case of ASN as one of the with no home ownership, especially for ASN with low rank / class. Based on the results of descriptive statistical analysis, housing provision is advised to address the preferences of beneficiaries, including priorities such as: (i) housing provision acessing proximity to public services; (ii) housing provision acessibility to work location; and (iii) specifications for housing provision adjusted to rank / class level. The conclusion which can be withdrawn in the ASN case bears theconcept of providing housing considering the four principles of: propriety, fairness, rationality, and conformity. The finding of this study is expected to provide a modeling concept for housing provision policy in accordance with the principle of equal access to public


A convenient three-step method for synthesis of heptyl (4-trifluoroacetyl)benzoate, an important neutral anion carrier, has been developed. The key step of the method is acylation of toluene by trifluoroacetic anhydride in presence of aluminium chloride at –8 – –10 oC. The procedure gives high overall yield and, unlike the earlier methods, does not include any organometallic reagents, therefore allowing scaling it up to several hundred grams, that makes the target compound much more readily available.


Major vascular injury during lumbar disc dissectomy is an extremely rare complicationof one of the commonest surgical procedures performed on orthopaedic and neurosurgical units.Its occurrence may be associated with high morbidity and mortality particularly if it is notdiagnosed in the early stages. One case of these complication was reported and literatureswere reviewed. The patient had a lumbar disc dissectomy for herniated nucleus pulposus ofL 3-4 and L 4-5. The patient developed unexplained shock during skin closure and hadimmediate primary resuscitation and was refered to Maharaj Nakon Chiangmai UniversityHospital. She was immediately operated exploratory laparotomy which tearing of the aorta,left lumbar vein and left common Aac vein were found and repaired. The patient SUMV~a~n d hersymptom, low back pain, was improved. Injury of the vascular during lumbar disc dissectomyis a life treathening complication. Key words: lumbar disk dissectomy, vascular injury


The shot noise of a quantum dot (QD) coupled to the ferromagnetic terminals under the perturbation of microwave fields (MWFs) in the Kondo regime has been derived by employing the nonequilibrium Green's function approach. The photon-assisted shot noise associated with the spin-polarized electron tunneling in the Kondo regime has been derived and calculated to reveal significant results for spintronics. The modification of shot noise induced by the polarization angle and spin-polarized linewidths exhibits clearly. The Fano factor displays the photon-assisted effect more efficiently for the circumstance of smaller linewidths. The shot noise is suppressed and enhanced by the MWFs, and it shows sub-Poissonian and super-Poissonian features.


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The knockdown of genes through RNA interference (RNAi) inducing vectors with one promoter regulating a sense and antisense sequence of the target gene separated by a spacer/intron region has been rampant in plant kingdom. Those constructs are difficult to clone because of long homologies. This study is the first to successfully use RNAi constructs with two promoters in inverse orientation flanking a DNA sequence of the target gene in plants. Different double-promoter constructs containing a β-d-glucuronidase gene–targeting sequence with constitutive 35S promoters or inducible heat shock promoters GmHSP17.5-E (Glycine max) were tested. We were able to knock down the β-d-glucuronidase expression in transgenic Nicotiana tabacum after transformation with these new RNAi constructs. The change in gene expression was tested with molecular, histochemical and fluorimetric methods. The results showed a very high and reliable knockdown rate for constitutive promoters. Owing to their consistent knockdown and the uncomplicated cloning, these new RNAi vectors are of outstanding importance for genomics and plant biotechnology.


Clinical notes that describe details about diseases, symptoms, treatments, and observed reactions of patients to them, are valuable resources to generate insights about the effectiveness of treatments. Their role in designing better clinical decision making systems is being increasingly acknowledged. However, the availability of clinical notes is still an issue due to privacy violation concerns. Hence most of the work done are on small datasets and neither the power of machine learning is fully utilized, nor is it possible to validate the models properly. With the availability of the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care (MIMIC-III vl.4) dataset for researchers though, the problem has been somewhat eased. In this paper we have presented an overview of our earlier work on designing deep neural models for prediction of outcomes and hospital stay for patients using MIMIC data. We have also presented new work on patient stratification and explanation generation for patient cohorts. This is early work targeted towards studying trajectories for treatment for different cohorts of patients, which can ultimately lead to discovery of low-risk models for individual patients to ensure better outcomes.


RESUME. A comparative analysis of domestic and international research methodology and assessment in relation to the impact of plant protection products (PPP) on agricultural workers and the population shows that the existing methodological approaches in Ukraine need improvement. This concerns the principles of organization, definition of the research purpose and objectives, conducting measurements, ensuring the reliability of the results and substantiating the impact assessment criteria. The areas of improvement should correspond to the domestic theoretical foundations of hygienic regulation and modern approaches to the study and assessment of PPP in the EU.

Aim. To substantiate the approaches to creating a methodology for studying and assessing the impact of PPP on operators, workers, outsiders and residents, harmonized with international requirements.

Materials and Methods. A scientific analysis of legal acts regulating the field of registration of PPP, regulatory and methodical documents in force in Ukraine and the EU, regulating the organization of research, measurement, assessment and management of the impact of PPP on agricultural workers and the population during and after the use of these means was carried out. The directions for improving the methodology are outlined and research tasks are formulated to create a system of definitions, rules, principles and operations that meet the common goals and tasks of studying, assessing and managing the risk of exposure to hazardous substances on operators, workers, outsiders and residents in Ukraine and the EU.

Results. The proposed methodology defines: the purpose and tasks of the research; the concept of influence; evaluation criterion – the maximum permissible level of exposure by inhalation and dermal route (mg active substance (AS)/kg body weight/day) and values derived from it – the controlled concentration in the air of the breathing zone and the working area (mg AS/m3), the controlled concentration in air of populated places (mg AS/m3); people who are subject to protection for a certain duration of exposure; task, object and subject of research; requirements for analytical methods of monitoring safety limits for inhalation and dermal exposure; peculiarities of planning field studies for the purpose of PPP registration and supervision after registration.

Conclusions. The use of the proposed system of definitions, rules, principles and criteria can ensure compliance of studies with international requirements for the study and assessment of the PPP impact on operators, workers, outsiders and residents. The directions for further improvement of the research methodology and assessment of PPP inhalation and dermal effects are outlined.

Key Words: plant protection products, research methodology, inhalation and dermal exposure, assessment criterion, control of safety limits.


Objective To determine the serum level of leptin in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE). Methods Based on the evaluation guidelines of Cochrane,all publications related to leptin level and SLE searched in various database as Pubmed,Embase,Cochrane,CBM,CNKI and Wanfang from 2000to2012were retrieved,evaluated and analyzed using Meta-analysis in order to comprehensively assess the correlation between serum level of leptin and SLE. Results Only 14out of 755publications qualified for the study analysis with a total of 1 686subjects.There were obvious heterogeneity among them(P0.05,I270%).Meta analysis showed that the serum level of leptin in patients with SLE was significantly higher than that in healthy controls(SMD 0.75μg/L,95% CI:0.28-1.22). Conclusions A higher serum level of leptin in patients with SLE may be related to the pathogenesis of the illness.


A study of kendo kata, the most symbolic of all traditional Far Eastern sports, featuring photos and foot placement diagrams charting the complex moves of the combatants. The text, both tuitional and informative, stresses the history and traditions of the sport.


Measurement of serum and urine C-peptide (CPR) have been used to demonstrate residual insulin producing capacity in diabetes. The duration and dynamics of residual β-cell function have not been thoroughly investigated. Sequential measurement of serum and urine CPR were made during and after therapy for ketoacidosis in a 15 year old boy with JODM of 10 months duration. Serum CPR ranged from 0.3-0.6 ng/ml, approaching the lowest levels detectable by RIA. Urine C-peptide excretion increased over the 5 days of observation.Urinary clearance and fractional excretion (CC-peptide/Ccreat.) of C-peptide also increased 6-10 fold.Despite low serum CPR, these data are compatible with increased endogenous insulin production during therapy for ketoacidosis. Changes in renal blood flow or tubular disposition of C-peptide may have contributed to the progressive increase in urine C-peptide excretion.


Climate change has become an important sustainable development and global problem.The existing research and fact indicates that climate change accelerate the existing gender inequality.The importance of social gender has attracted the admittance and attention of international society in the process of dealing with this problem.And a series of international treaty,declaration,and creed have put social gender streaming into it.These areas consist of adaptation action,alleviation action strategy,technological development strategy,fund raising system for climate change.In contemporary society,social gender streaming has got certain development in climate change and reducing disaster.And this sort of international trend,value and favorable method play an active role in dealing with climate change,accelerating gender equality and fulfilling international responsibility.


Joshua-Judges as a coheren t document , one must view either the statements of total conquest or those indicating lessthan-total conquest as ironic. At first repel led by what seemed to be unnecessarily stuffy language, for example, "narrative ontology," I soon became intr igued by the new insights offered. Genesis 1 has an external, unconditional, nonincarna te narra tor while Nehemiah 1 reveals an internal narra tor b o u n d to time and space. The narrator, his position vis à vis the text, his handl ing of the sources, his hints, innuendos and irony—all these are appreciated anew. For Eslinger, the key to unders tanding biblical narrative "is nei ther history nor literary history, but an appreciative acceptance of the revelations of the ext raord inary na r ra to r s " (p. 24) . T h e author ' s foray into p rogramming the narrat ions into a computer is less revealing, partly because little new information is added and partly because the nuances are blurred in printing. Why this well-written book is entitled "Into the Hands of the Living God" eludes me. Irony?


German·Irlsh C"ew of the tt·ans·At· lantic airplane Bremen WI\.9 given a welcome today that left the trio gasping. "Overwhelming." Major James Fltzmaurlco exclaJmed when at last It was a ll ovel·. And Baron Gunther von Huenfeld nnd Captain lIeI" mann Koehl nodded In agreement. "I am sure that since the days of ancient Rome such 0. sight \\'llS nev· tr wllneSlled befort'." the I"lsh mo.· jor added. It was 0. day or festival and the city turned out to do honot' to the heroM from 0. foreign shore. En· thuslasm seemed to have no boundij and no jar"lng note was heard In all tumult of friendly greetings. Baron Sturrs EII.1'8 The flyers had hea"d In advance somethIng of the strenuousness at New York welcomes and at tfrst they were Sl1ghtly nervous. 1'ho Baron ('ven stuffed cotton fn hi. ears Ipst the sound ot carnival be too piercing rOI' hIm to stand. But once the celebration was real· II' under way the avIators lost their tearq and Joined In the s plt'1t of the day with full deltght. s houting and waving thei r hats like boys On 0. holiday. The day's 1)"ogra m began In mid· mornIng with a tour oC the harbor 1n the cIty tug Macom. 50,000 at Battery When the Macolll docked at tne battery 50.000 people were gathered there a nd theIr chee,'s rolled OVN' the lowe" cIty like thunder. Led by 10.000 troops and sUI'rou nded Ill' police the flyers rode up Broadway through a blizzard of tlckel' tape warted dOWn from the hIgh wIndows at the fInanCial dIstrict. Over alI the route they t ravellpd crowd. were P<tcked trutn ullTb to buildings In a solid mass anu nev· er endtng chE'ers rolled over them lIke waves. It all WIUl evIdently ex' hllaratlng and eltcltlng to the avia· tor. and. "tandIng In their automo, biles. they waved back to the throng that greete<1 them and joked among themllel ves. At cIty Ilall the wives ot Fitzmau· rice and Koehl a nd the Irish ' mo.· jor's nIne year old daughter. PatRY. whl) had 81'1' lved In the country whtle thO' Macom was touring the bay. \~ere waiting tor the flyers.


Introduction: Since the introduction of a market oriented structure in public health care patients are expected to make informed choices between health care providers. However, it is still unclear what patients base their decisions on. The objective of this literature study is to identify the personal, healthcare provider-related, logistic and financial factors which determine the patients' choice for certain healthcare providers. More specifically, only determinants of choice for surgical hospital care in European and North-American countries are studied. Method: Articles were mainly derived from the Pubmed, Medline and Google Scholar databases. Search terms used were patient choice, provider, physician and hospital. Furthermore, 3 additional articles were provided by the supervisors and 8 articles were included by backwards referencing. After inclusion, the articles were analyzed by the simple approach. Results: 27 articles were taken into account for analyses. Personal factors that influence the patient´s choice for a certain provider are age, race, medical condition, educational level, earlier experiences and the advice of people in the social network of patients. Furthermore, provider related factors which often came forward were the expertise of staff, the number of services offered, reputation and the quality of care provided. Moreover, the type of organization and the size of hospitals have an impact on the choice. Important logistic aspects are the distance to the hospital, the waiting time before treatment and the travel options. Financial aspects which are considered in advance of choosing are the costs of treatment, the costs of travelling and the personal expenses. Conclusion: It can be concluded that many factors determine the patient's choice. However, it is difficult to indicate the importance of all the factors found because often combinations of factors or interactions between factors determine the patient's choice.


Leonida Tonelli devised an interesting and efficient method to introduce the Lebesgue integral. The details of this method can only be found in the original Tonelli paper and in an old italian course and solely for the case of the functions of one variable. We believe that this method is worth knowing and here we present a complete account for functions of every number of variables.


New and highly active mononuclear phosphite gold(I) catalysts are described. Turn-over numbers up to 37,000 for the furan-yne reaction and up to 28,000,000 for the two-fold hydroalkoxylation of alkynes are reported.


The observation which made Argyll Robertson's name famous was published in two articles. The first one, twelve pages long, appeared in 1869, in the Edinburgh Medical Journal and was entitled, "On an Interesting Series of Eye Symptoms in a Case of Spinal Disease, With Remarks of the Action of Belladonna on the Iris and So Forth." In this paper four points were emphasized : miosis, the effect of atropine and physostigmine (eserine) on the iris, color blindness and condition of the retinal vessels. The other paper, published in the same journal, was entitled, "Four Cases of Spinal Myosis, with Remarks on the Action of Light on the Pupil." Four cases were reported. Argyll Robertson stated that "these four cases serve well to illustrate the connection between certain eye symptoms and a diseased condition of the spinal cord." As regards the nature of the spinal lesion, in one case the characters of


A short pulse laser propagating through a preformed plasma exerts a radial ponderomotive force on the electrons and creates a low density plasma channel via ambipolar diffusion. If the radial intensity profile of the laser beam is clamped, i.e., assumed Gaussian in r with fixed half‐width r0, then closed form analytic solution of the evolution of plasma density in the channel is obtained in the perturbation approximation, Δn≪n0, where Δn is the modification in electron density over its equilibrium value n0, by solving the linearized equation of continuity. The relevance of the channel for low spot size beams self‐focusing is examined.


The friction and wear behavior of medium carbon steel under magnetic field produced byNd-Fe-B magnet has been studied. When magnetic flux density of 45mT was applied the wear volumeof ring and block decreased by 50% and 60% respectively. As magnetic flux density further increased upto 193mT the wear volume of the ring and block decreased slowly to the maximum of 70% on averageand the friction coefficient dropped about 30% simultaneously. The results were explained mainly by thepromotive action of magnetic field for the oxidation of the wear particles and rubbing surface.


For the past five years, Canton Reservoir has been the site of intensive reservoir bi· ology studies conducted by the Oklahoma Department of \Vildlife Conservation at the Oklahoma Fishery Research Laboratory. One phase of these studies is a ycarly crcel survey of the entire reservoir sport fishery. We have learned that while thc stilling basin below the dam comprises only 0.03(';' of the fishable area of the reservoir, it may support Ill' to 37'/t of thc annual fishing pressure. It also appears that the popularity of the stilling basin fishery has been incrcasing recently. 111e area is especially popular with walleye, white bass, and crappic fishermen, but is also frequented by many catfish and carp anglers. It is used heavily during all months. but thc heaviest prc..'Ssure occurs dllTing spring and fall. \Vhile we havc no crccl data from other stilling basin and tailrace fisheries around the state other than the Illinois River trout fisheTV, we do know that they arc popular fishing' sites. Vcrv little is known about fish popula, tions In stilling basins. lbe only published infonnation, by Hall (1), is on the population of the basin below Wister Reservoir. Whcn it was learned that thc U. S. Anny Corps of Engineers was planning to drain the stilling basin below Canton for periodic IIlspection and maintenance, we saw an opportunity to expand our knowledge of fish populations in Oklahoma waters and perhaps to learn reasons why stilling basins arc "lIch popular and productive fishing sites.


In life-cycle of construction project, there have been structure and responsibilities and information mutation in construction project organization at least. According to the dissipative and mutation character of construction project organization,the quantitative and qualitative of the construction project organization should be analyzed comprehensively by use of dissipation theory and mutation theory . The cusp mutation model of construction project organization is made up through using cusp mutation model,and the critical point of the construction project organization has been analyzed. The causes of mutation is analyzed and preventive measures is put forward by combining project cases .


Due to the rapid increase of both inlet Ma number of the new generation aero-engine combustor and diffuser total pressure loss,a brand-new combustor diffuser-distributor type diffuser was designed.Based on theory of fluid dynamics,the total pressure loss of distributor type diffuser was calculated.The effects of distributor type diffuser outlet/inlet area ratio and inlet Ma number were analyzed.It indicates that numerical simulation results were consistent with the theory.When Ma was 0.36,the total pressure loss of distributor type diffuser was of 4.79%,which is less than total pressure loss of dump diffuser and it can meet with the requirement of high performance of new generation engine.The results can be used as guideline for optimization of distributor type diffuser to reduce the diffuser total pressure loss.


In this study, we investigate the effect of variable fluid properties such as variable viscosity, porosity, permeability, thermal conductivity, and solutal diffusivity on double-diffusive mixed convective flow over an accelerating surface under the influence of a higher-order chemical reaction. The governing equations of the physical problem involve a coupled nonlinear partial differential equations and which are transformed into a coupled nonlinear ordinary differential equations using a suitable similarity transformation. Numerical computation using shooting technique is adopted to study the physical characteristics of velocity, temperature and concentration for various values of non-dimensional parameters like Prandtl number, Eckert number, buoyancy parameters, viscosity parameter, porous parameter, a ratio of thermal conductivities, a ratio of solutal diffusivities and chemical reaction parameter etc are involved in the problem. The computed numerical results are presented in the graphs to illustrate the details of the flow characteristics and their dependence on physical parameters. Our computed results are compared with earlier works of Seddeek in the absence of a magnetic field and found in good agreement.


During the winter of 2003–2004 a large number of the warmer water barnacle Perforatus ( Balanus ) perforatus were found in North Wales well beyond the normal rocky shore range of the species. They were found attached to plastic fish boxes and other plastic flotsam stranded on beaches after storms. Evidence from markings as well as oceanographic and meteorological conditions suggests that the flotsam with the barnacles may have originated in north-western Spain. Plastic flotsam that does not readily degrade could provide a means for range extension in sessile benthic organisms such as some barnacles.


machine-independent) complexity theory is basically a theory which establishes limits on what may be said about the complexity of specific recursive functions. (For example, the speed-up theorem [1] shows that it is not always possible to discover close upper and lower bounds for the complexity of a function.) As such, its basic proof method is diagonalization. Sacks, Spector, etc. [2], [3] have developed extensive diagonalization machinery for theorems about degrees of unsolvability. Thus far, we have not applied any except the simplest of the methods devised by the recursion theorists to complexity theory. In this paper, we present two results which arise very naturally out of complexity theory and whose proofs seem to require use of priority constructions. The problems we deal with involve finding pairs of recursive sets which are complex, but for "different reasons"—that is, they don't "help" each other's computation. To handle questions of this type, we use a generalization of Blum's axioms for complexity of partial recursive functions, to the case of relative algorithms (as represented by Turing machines with oracles [2]). Specifically, the axioms we use are: (1) (∀i, x, A) φ i (x) ↓ ⇔ Φ (A) i (x) ↓, (∃ψ, a relative algorithm)(∀i, x, y, A) (2)


FIELD: geography. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to a system of geographical location. Proposed system of geographical location of at least one radio signal transmitter ES located on the Earth's surface, comprises: set of satellites (SAT1, SAT2, SAT3) equipped with receiving antennas (ANT1, ANT2, ANT3) adapted for receiving said signals and a main extended interferometry device; intersatellite relative metrology device for determining the relative positions of said satellites (SAT1, SAT2, SAT3) to one another, including at least one dedicated sensor (CAPTd_1, CAPTd_2 and CAPTd_3) for each satellite (SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3), and intersatellite communication modules (COMM1, COMM2 and COMM3); device for dating (DAT1, DAT2, DAT3) the received signals, based on the determining of the relative positions of the satellites (SAT1, SAT2, SAT3) to one another, issued by said intersatellite relative metrology device; auxiliary interferometry device including at least one set of at least three antennas (ANT21_3, ANT22_3, ANT23_3) of a satellite, ground base station (SBS), and a device for transmitting measurements acquired on the satellites to ground base station (SBS) and means of determining an absolute position (DPA) of at least one of the satellites (SAT1, SAT2, SAT3). EFFECT: technical result is high location accuracy. 9 cl, 2 dwg


Transformer insulation is very influential for keeping the transformer under a good condition during operation. There are several methods to evaluate the insulation condition of power transformer. Sweep Frequency Response Analysist (SFRA), electrical individual test of power transformer such as DC Resistant, Turn Ratio, DC Insulation, Breakdown Voltage, Water Content, and Dielectric Dissipation factor are important methods to seek the failure condition of power transformer. Commonly SFRA is used for evaluating any major failure related with major deformation of winding structure, core and mechanic part of power transformer, but recent studies reveal that SFRA data can be influenced by transformer insulation parameters. Excessive water content inside the transformer will also be evaluated with SFRA band analysist to determine the location. The visual observation will show that the excessive moisture was blended with transformer oil inside and even forming a sludge. This observation provides best practice data to support the previous research about moisture ingress contamination that can act as capacitance to influence the amplitude on SFRA analysist. This research also evaluates several methods that can be used to evaluate water contamination inside power transformer such as DDF and DC Insulation.


A sufficient condition for the existence of a robust parameter dependent state feedback gain is presented. This condition is formulated as a feasibility test of a set of linear matrix inequalities. Moreover, the feedback gain assures to the uncertain closed-loop system a robust pole location inside a prespecified circular region in the complex plane, by means of a parameter dependent Lyapunov function. Examples illustrate the results.


The nutritional management of eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.) is one of the main factors responsible for the success of its cultivation. We aimed to evaluate the initial growth and nutritional status of eucalyptus clone I144 (Eucalyptus grandis x Eucalyptus urophylla) submitted to foliar fertilizers application containing boron-B, iron-Fe and bio-stimulant and via soil application of nitrogen-N and phosphorus-P doses. The experiment has been conducted in a rural private property of Tamarana, Parana (PR) in a subdivided plots experiment design with four replications (n=4). The plots treatments were boron, boron+iron, boron+iron+bio-stimulant applications under algae (Ecklonia maxima) presence and a control (water). The subplots treatments were composed by the application of 100, 150 and 250 g plant-1 rates of 10-20-00 (N-P2O5-K2O) and a control (0 g plant-1 of 10-20-00). It was evaluated the height and diameters of plants at 45, 78, 117, 150 and 235 days after planting (DAP) and the leaves nutrient content (N, potassium-K, calcium-Ca, magnesium-Mg, sulfur-S, copper-Cu, zinc-Zn, manganese-Mn and Fe) at the end of the cultivation. The fertilization via soil did not interfere on either growth or macronutrients contents. On the other hand, the combined application of foliar fertilizers has increased the macronutrients contents without interfering on growth parameters.


Is your current research mainly curiosity driven or rather applied? At this point in my career, I would say it is 60% fundamental and 40% applied. I am still trying to define the path to take and advance in my career before chasing the "eureka" moment. Our research essentially focuses on developing fundamental methodologies to establish quantitative structure-reactivity/selectivity/stability relationships for the conversion of C1–C4 hydrocarbons using non-metallic solid catalysts. Also, we are trying to gain understanding based on kinetic information on the transformation of solid catalysts either during their preparation (transformation of the precursor into the catalyst) or during the catalytic reaction (transformation of the surface species while interacting with the gas/liquid reactants). While doing so, we are also testing such materials in various industrially relevant reactions. Those catalysts that show promising performance are further investigated by combining detailed kinetic and spectroscopy studies.


The Secretary of the Illinois State Athletic Association discusses the evils of interscholastic athletics and defends the athletic program because it offers wholesome entertainment, keeps the boys in clean activities during leisure time, teaches self-control, demands cooperation or team work, exacts unselfish devotion to a social unit, requires &dquo;good sportsmanship,&dquo; and in many ways is &dquo;daily changing human nature.&dquo;


Abstract Soybeans, Glycine max (L.) Merr., field peas, Plsum sativum I., and fababeans, Vicia faba L., were each grown at either three or four locations. Fertilizer treatments consisted of three rates of N, three of P and three of K applied in all possible combinations. In general fertilizers had minimal effects on yields and on the percentages of N, P, K, Ca and Mg in leaf tissue. The most consistent effect was a decrease in leaf Mg with application of increasing; rates of K. Average yields at different locations ranged from 1735–2997 kg/ha for soybeans, 2940–3246 kg/ha for field peas and 1569—4435 kg/ha for fababeans. The results suggest, however, that factors other than soil chemical properties probably had an appreciable effect on yields.


A,PREVIOUS report on the results of 123 controlled experiments described a method for sending material through the mail for gonococcus cultural studies. One hundred and sixteen additional experiments with slight modifications in technic have since been completed. The technic now used is as follows: Mix equal amounts of sterile distilled water and defibrinated, horse blood. Then add, of 1 per cent aqueous solution of crystal violet, sufficient to make a -dilution of 1:30,000. Autoclaving is not necessary, since a 1 per cent solution of crystal violet is likely to remain free from growth. Five mg. of para-amino-benzoic acid are then added to every 100 ml. of the blood-dye solution. Test tubes 6 x 50 mm. are used with cork stoppers to fit (No. OOOXXX). Autoclave the tubes which are to contain the blooddye solution at 15 lb. for 20 minutes. Use a 100 ml. burette to fill tubes approximately two-thirds full (0.6 ml.) with the blood-dye solution. Plug with cork stoppers which have been previously dipped in melted paraffin and kept under 70 per cent alcohol. Invert tubes and seal stoppers with hot


Introduction: Unrecorded Lives, by John C. Hawley1. Slave Trades and Indian Ocean World, by Gwyn CampbellPart 1. India in Africa2. The Indentured Experience: Indian Women in Colonial Natal, by Devarakshanam Govinden 3. Shops and Stations: Rethinking Power and Privilege in British/Indian East Africa, by Savita Nair 4. Bhangra Re-Mixes, by Anjali Gera Roy 5. "Hindu" Dance Groups and Indophilie in Senegal: The Imagination of the Exotic Other, by Gwenda Vander Steene 6. The Idea of "India" in West African Vodun Art and Thought, by Dana Rush 7. Politics and Poetics of the Namesake in Mauritius: Barlen Pyamootoo's Benares, by Thangam RavindranathanPart 2. Africa in India8. Siddi as Mercenary or as African Success Story on the West Coast of India, by Rahul C. Oka and Chapurukha M. Kusimba 9. Religion and Empire: Belief and Identity Among African Indians of Karnataka, South India, by Pashington Obeng 10. Marriage and Identity Among the Sidis of Janjira and Sachin, by John McLeod 11. African Indians in Bollywood: Kamal Amrohi's Razia Sultan, by Jaspal Singh


The article introduces a new controller that can communicate with the supervising computer and the cleaning time can be adjusted easily.The controller uses chip 80C552 as CPU and is composed of the system of 80C552,data display,keyboard expansion,temperature signal acquisiting and serial communication.The softwares are developed by C51 and VC~++6.0.The system works well in the cattle farm with high stability,and the effect is satisfactory.


The conjugation of oxygen with an aromatic ring, as in 1-naphthol, results in a C-O bond length of 1.35 A and a C-O-R bond angle of almost 120°, whereas the C-O bond length in an aliphatic ether is about 1.45 A, with a C-O-C angle of about 110°. The pseudo-saccharyl ether of 1-naphthol, C 17 H 11 NO 3 S, changes the phenolic C-O bond length to 1.422 (7) A, while maintaining the C-O-C angle. The result implies that the original naphtholic O atom is no longer π-conjugated with the naphthalene ring system, but only with the saccharyl system.