Abstract Background There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that specialized early intervention (EI) programs deliver superior outcomes for individuals with early phase psychosis. Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) is a recovery-oriented EI treatment program that employs multi-disciplinary team based care with high provider to patient staffing ratios and promotes shared decision making. CSC services are primarily provided in health care clinics. An alternative to "in clinic" service models is tele-health (TH) where clinical care and team interactions occur remotely through TH platforms. The advantages of this model may include reduced costs, bridging geographical distances, decreased stigma and increased flexibility for when and where therapeutic sessions occur. The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of CSC delivered through TH (CSC-TH) versus the standard, clinic-based CSC model (CSC-Clinic). Methods A TH network was established in Indiana, USA to provide statewide CSC services. A "hub" team, comprised of a psychiatrist, therapist, team leader, nurse and data manger, was located in Indianapolis, IN and four "spoke" sites (Ft. Wayne, Anderson, Gary and Bloomington IN), were established across the State. All hub team services were delivered remotely through VIDYO, a leading, HIPPA compliant TH platform which was used on hand-held devices for care deliver in the subjects' homes, as well as in local CMHCs. The standard clinical CSC program (CSC-Clinic), termed Prevention and Recovery Center (PARC), was located in Indianapolis, IN and all services were obtained through in-person clinic visits. Both the CSC-TH and CSC-Clinic programs employed identical inclusion criteria (16 – 30 years; within 3 years of psychosis onset; and non-substance induced psychotic disorder), assessment instruments, OnTrackNY training for all treatment staff, and outcome measures. Both programs conducted weekly team meetings where all patients were reviewed. Both programs were assessed for fidelity to the CSC model. All CSC patients were newly enrolled over the same treatment period. Data was collected at baseline, 3 months and 6 months. The outcome measures included engagement (drop outs), use of acute services (ER, hospitalization), illness severity (CGI-S), and MIRECC GAF symptoms, occupation/school function and social function. Ratings were independently determined through consensus of the respective treatment teams. Results Thirty-one early phase subjects were enrolled in the CSC-TH and 89 in the CSC-Clinic programs. Analyses demonstrates that CSC-TH was associated with significant and trend level superiority compared to CSC-Clinic for better engagement (3-month: X2=2.89, p=0.09; 6-month: X2=3.12, p=0.05); less use of acute services (3-month: X2= 6.62, p=0.01; 6-month: X2 =7.17, p=0.07); lower MIRECC GAF symptoms (3-month: t=3.2, p=0.002), improved occupation/school function (3-month: t=3.02, p=0.003) and social function (t=3.18, p=0.002). No group differences were found for CGI-S ratings. Discussion These results suggest that CSC-TH was associated with better outcomes compared to CSC-Clinic on key variables. Important caveats, including lack of randomization and blinded ratings, will be discussed. Future studies needed to further evaluate the role of TH in EI programs will be proposed.


The Soviet Deputy Premier, Mr. Anastas Mikoyan, is reported to have stated recently that Russia has a missile ready to "visit the Sun." The Russians have been achieving a notable series of "firsts" in space exploration, and this statement may have led some to speculate on whether they will be the first to reach the Sun. It is, of course, strictly impossible to talk in terms of hitting or reaching the Sun, as it has no solid surface. Indeed the streams of matter and radiation it emits travel out into space beyond the orbit of our planet. However, for practical purposes the Sun is opaque over a diameter of just under a million miles, and this constitutes a generally agreed boundary for purposes of such a study as this. Conditions on the bodies that constitute the Solar system are dominated by the Sun, and this alone would justify the continued examination of its behaviour. Additional justification is provided by the fundamental knowledge of matter obtained through observing the Sun and its radiated energy.


Phase-measuring profilometry is a well known technique for 3D surface reconstruction based on a sinusoidal pattern that is projected on a scene. If the surface is partly occluded by, for instance, other objects, then the depth shows abrupt transitions at the edges of these occlusions. This causes ambiguities in the phase and, consequently, also in the reconstruction.
This paper introduces a reconstruction method that is based on the instantaneous frequency instead of phase. Using these instantaneous frequencies we present a method to recover from ambiguities caused by occlusion. The recovery works under the condition that some surface patches can be found that are planar. This ability is demonstrated in a simple example.


PROVINCES. UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM.-The Winter Session will commence on Wednesday, October ist. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, BRISTOL.-The Winter Session commences on Wednesday, October ist. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF SOUTH WALES AND MONMOUTHSHIRE, CARDIFF.-The Winter Session will begin on Friday, October ioth, when the opening address will be given by Dr. D. Berry Hart. YOR1KSHIRE COLLEGEM, LEEDS.-The Winter Session will open on Wednesday, October ist, when an introductory address will be given by Mr. A. W. Mayo Robson, F.R.C.S. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, LIVERPOOL.-The Winter Session will begin on Wednesday, October ist. OWENS COLLEGE, MANCHESTER.-The Winter Session begins on Wednesday, October ist, when an address will be given by Sir Dyce Duckworth. UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, N EWCASTLEON-TYNE.-The Winter Session will commence on Wednesday, October ist. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, SHEFFIELD.-The Winter Session will commence on Tuesday, September 30th, when the introductory address will be given by Sir H. G. Hlowse, P.R.C.S.


The concept of transparency is fragmented in artificial intelligence (AI) research, often limited to transparency of the algorithm alone. We propose that AI transparency operates on three levels—algorithmic, interaction, and social—all of which need to be considered to build trust in AI. We expand upon these levels using current research directions, and identify research gaps resulting from the conceptual fragmentation of AI transparency highlighted within the context of the three levels.


Public demand for wild land recreation is increasing to alarming proportions. Foresters should be well informed about this use of forest land if they are to protect their interests in future multiple use planning. Users of a forested area, Wells Gray Park, B.C., were studied in summer, 1959, to determine who they were, why they came, and what they did while there. Most users were city dwellers with office jobs in the lower income categories. By seeking wild areas for summer recreation they found maximum contrasts with city living. While in the area users engaged in a number of pastimes, of which fishing was most popular. Clearly, however, most users were attracted to the natural atmosphere of the area, and most things they did were related to enjoying that atmosphere. These and other facts gathered are preliminary in nature, but indicate that such studies will be valuable to foresters, many of whom will be associated with the wave of recreation seekers predicted for the future.


The kinds of auxiliary agent in synthetic detergent were formulated, the function and developing tendency were also discussed for enzyme, fluorescent whiting agent, bleach activator, etc.


There are a still academic environments in the educational spaces that is called traditional model, this model is when the student is a recipient of knowledge; this is opposite to Piaget and Vygotsky who said the education should be more flexible and managed to the student learning, in which he is the author of his knowledge, it is called constructivist model. So, the fundamental purpose of the research has been to analyze the pedagogical model of the "Roberto Cruz" Educational Unit of Basic Education, in the afternoon section, according to the 2016 basic education curriculum. This analysis involves the comparison between two specific pedagogical models such as the traditional-heterostructuring and constructivist-self-structuring, and its manifestation in the teaching practice of the case study institution. The research was qualitative and the following research techniques have been used: content analysis of the Plan Educativo Institucional (PEI); interviews directed to teachers and authorities of the Educational Unit; and non-participant direct observation. Among the results, it was found that managers and teachers value the importance of the constructivist approach in education; of the three teachers observed it was confirmed that one has implemented teaching-learning strategies under the constructivist model, while the others partially applied said model. It is recommended to maintain the pedagogical support towards teachers who are not involved in this model yet, with the purpose of favoring in the student a holistic and integral education as indicated by the PEI.


For cooperative adaptive cruise control (CACC) system, a robust following control algorithm based on fuzzy PID principle is adopted in this paper. Firstly, a nonlinear vehicle dynamics model considering the lag of driving force and acceleration constraints was established. Then, with the vehicle's control hierarchic, the upper controller takes the relative speed between vehicles and the spacing error as inputs to output the following vehicle's target acceleration, while the lower controller takes the target acceleration as inputs and the throttle opening and brake master cylinder pressure as outputs. For the setting of target spacing, this paper additionally considers the relative speed between vehicles and the acceleration of the front vehicle. Through testing, compared with the traditional variable safety distance model, the average distance reduces by 5.43% when leading vehicle is accelerating, while increases by 2.74% in deceleration. For the fixed-speed cruise mode, a set of logic judgment algorithm is used to replace the traditional method of designing an extra set of PID controller, which reduces the algorithm complexity while achieving the same control effect. Finally, Simulink/Carsim co-simulation test was carried out in different conditions. The distance error was less than 0.2m under the variable speed following condition, and the spacing error was less than 0.8m under the sudden braking condition where the acceleration of the pilot vehicle was -0.7g. The vehicle can easily switch smoothly between the following mode and the constant speed mode under the cutting-in and cutting-out conditions of the leading vehicle. Our system meets the safety requirements under all conditions, the changing trend of the speed curve and acceleration curve of the following car in each working condition and is more moderate than that of the front car, so as to ensure the comfort of passengers.


Issues related to ethics, law and human rights enter into the everyday work of medicine and the health sciences. Almost daily we encounter scenarios that raise ethical concerns - from laboratory work on stored human tissue, or interactions between health care providers and patients, to the shape of policies and programmes to deliver services to populations.


In this paper, we present DIAMS, a system of distributed, collaborative information agents which help users access, collect, organize, and exchange information on the World Wide Web. Personal agents provide their owners dynamic displays of well organized information collections, as well as friendly information management utilities. Personal agents exchange information with one another. They also work with other types of information agents such as matchmakers and knowledge experts to facilitate collaboration and communication.


TiO2 nanoparticles (TiO2) and Ag-doped TiO2 nanocomposites (Ag-TiO2) were synthesized by the Sol-Gel process using titanium tetra isopropoxide as TiO2 and AgNO3 as Ag precursors, respectively. The synthesized nanocomposites were characterized by XRD, SEM, TEM, FT-IR, and UV-Visible analysis. The XRD results show that Ag doping increases the grain size from 22 nm to 36 nm. From the UV-Visible spectra, the redshift in absorbance was observed, which indicates the increase in grain size and it reduces the bandgap. The TEM analysis shows that all the particles are exhibited in the nanometer range. The synthesized nanoparticles show good photocatalytic activity, and they decompose the methyl orange dye within 5 hours.


Video coaching can be a useful tool for identifying strengths and weaknesses in the consulting room. Sheila Grosdidier explains the benefits of this style of training, what to consider when implementing it, and what results to expect.


Data hiding techniques can be used for protecting data from unauthorized users. Here, data hiding technique called steganography is used to prevent illegal access of data. We introduced a new method of hiding data in images by randomly selecting pixel position using dihedral function. We have used different window size to hide data and applied variable dihedral function based on the size of variable. The security of this approach lies in the knowledge of window size and the function. The performance of our method was analyzed using Chi-square, RS steganalysis attack and histogram attack. The quality of the image was also preserved and found to be 52 dB.


The embodiment of the utility model discloses gear drive's cosmetic containers, including body, roating seat, gear, lift seat, the body lateral part is provided with to be placed the breach groove of roating seat, the gear rotation set up in in the roating seat, the seat that goes up and down has the pearl seat on upper portion and the rack of lower part, the rack is vertical stretch in the roating seat with gear engagement connects. Adopt the utility model discloses, can make the pearl seat carry the lipstick through the gear rises fast and uses, simplified the structure of traditional use screwed pipe to enabling this cosmetic containers and using more simply, and the one hand can realize, satisfies the user demand of different occasions.


The 7th edition of this textbook marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most influential and enduring textbooks in the field of Endodontics. The 7th edition is the most recent iteration of the textbook, which was first published in 1965 by John Ingle. In a nod to the first edition, and fittingly for a 50th anniversary.


There is presently considerable interest in the pharmacological properties of the enantiomers of chiral drugs. This interest has been partially stimulated by the development of analytical methodologies for the determination of the stereochemical composition of chiral drugs (Hutt & Caldwell 1989). We have previously reported on the construction and stereoselectivity of an amperometric biosensor for the determination of the enantiomers of warfarin by the coupling of Nocardia coraZUna to carbon electrodes (Hyland et al 1990). I t was decided to extend our investigations by using alternative biological systems as chiral selectors, and the present report describes the construction of an amperometric biosensor by coupling horseradish peroxidase (HRP) to carbon electrodes.


Purpose
Although customer experience has been widely researched, its effects on behavior toward a government policy are still unclear. Drawing on two theories with some similar and opposing perspectives, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of three components of customer experience (i.e. utilitarian experience, hedonic experience and relational experience) and customers' intention on behavior within the context of the BVN policy implemented by the Nigerian apex bank.

Design/methodology/approach
Data emerged from one of the most populous districts in south-eastern Nigeria. Participants were recruited by mall-intercept. Out of the 283 participants approached, 246 participated but only 82.9 percent were valid for analysis. After subjecting data to statistical screening to confirm its suitability for parametric statistical analysis and examining data for the potential effects of common method variance as well as sample representativeness, a partial least squares structural equation modelling technique and the Preacher and Hayes bootstrapping procedures were utilized to test the hypothesized relationships.

Findings
Based on data obtained from Nigerian bank customers, the paper demonstrated that the customer loyalty arising from the implementation of a government policy is determined more by hedonic experience, followed by relational experience and very much less by utilitarian experience. Findings also indicate that the relationship between the components of customer experience and customer loyalty is complementarily mediated by intention to open new account(s).

Research limitations/implications
Though the theoretical grounding of the paper strongly supports the study design, the authors strongly recommend that future research should examine customer experience-customer behavior models in situations of policy implementation with longitudinal design. Additionally, since intention to open new account(s) is a complementary mediator of the links between the components of customer experience and customer loyalty, there is need for future researchers to integrate other mediators into the conceptual framework that the authors examined in this paper.

Practical implications
This paper cautions that whilst the research findings play out effectively in situations where the benefits of the introduced policy and the consumers' belief in the good intent of the policy are congruent and customers are susceptible to the manipulations of the social class leading to absence of volitional control; firms should not be deceived into relying too heavily on this kind of loyalty because it is situational and consequently promiscuous. Nevertheless, deploying more resources to seamlessly meet the needs of customers in such situations is counter-productive for service organizations.

Social implications
Based on the findings, it has come to the fore that consumers will be at the receiving end of a government policy poorly implemented by service organizations. When such policies are rolled out therefore, governments should enforce operational modalities that will forestall potential negative experiences that consumers could possibly encounter.

Originality/value
By examining the effects of three components of customer experience and intention to open new account(s) on customer loyalty within the context of BVN implementation in an emerging banking sector, the authors contribute to the broad stream of literature that focuses on the effect of customer experience on company bottom-line. The strength of this contribution is based on the premise that this paper draw on the similarities and opposing orientations of two theories to uncover these effects. The authors show that the effects of the three components of customer experience on customer loyalty is different from the results of previous research because of the unique perspective adopted in this paper.


The endozoochory of herbivores on plant seeds has now been widely accepted and a lot of research has been done since Janzen proposed the "Double F Hypothesis".The efficiency of endozoochory is affected by four factors including plant seeds traits(such as seed size,shape,seed coat structure,and dormancy characteristics),animal digestion tract characteristics,dietary structure and faeces physical condition.Since these factors include plant seeds and animals,they therefore derive from coevolution between herbivores and plants.The basic theory of endozoochory,the main influencing factors of endozoochory and coevolution of plants and herbivores are reviewed and some foci of herbivore endozoochy in the future are discussed.


Balan-Sarojini and co-authors present a study examining the impact of sea ice thickness (SIT) assimilation on seasonal forecasts of the northern hemisphere sea ice cover. In its approach and scope the study covers new ground; several of the key findings are substantive and represent a significant advance in our understanding of sea ice predictability and performance of seasonal-scale forecasts. The authors make good use of newly available, state-of-the-art ice thickness fields and strike a nice balance between more fundamental questions of prediction system performance, and applied questions related to improving forecast skills of Arctic sea ice models.


We have fabricated and tested an electrolytic energy harvester to supply power to smart contact lenses using natural eye blinking motion. The energy harvester consists of two polarizable electrodes of two different metals in contact with an eye tear. The periodic flow of the tear over the electrodes during blinking modulates the electrode polarization resulting in an observable pulsed unipolar voltage output. We have measured energy outputs of 0.264 and 4.865 µJ per blinking cycle, respectively. The maximum observed voltage and current outputs were 700 mV and 48.8 µA, respectively. This device, which is based on the aluminum anode, can fully charge up a 4.7 µF capacitor in 0.75s, corresponding to the power output of 1.53 µW.


The concept of sustanaible development, EMS, EMAS, ISO - standards, environmental
management and ecocontrolling are discussed in this article. Environmental management is
interpreted as a way to concretise theory of sustanaible development. Ecocontrolling is understood
as an extensive concept of an environmental management and moduls of ecocontrolling are
analysied.


Second Life remains a virtual world that is not easily defined and understood. Whilst it no longer grabs the populist cultural headlines, as a platform, it has still to be fully understood in terms of its significance within a wider critical discourse of digital and new media art. Further to this the new languages of artistic practice that are being created that are particular to virtual and avatar-mediated worlds are still to be fully defined. This paper aims to outline the potential contribution and impact Second Life has had and aims to present a critical framework for the platform and future avatar-mediated virtual worlds through the work of key artists and writers in the field through an articulation of these languages and virtual aesthetics. The paper will further present an artist-led discourse on significant and groundbreaking Second Life art works such as Watch the World, the Presence Project, and more recently the immersive environments of SL artist Bryn Oh. In itself Second Life may stand the test of time as a continued interface to examine issues of the real and the virtual and may contribute to further theoretical and philosophical discussions of new technologies and artistic practice.


A new tris-heteroleptic complex [Ru(bpy)(dppz)(OSO)](ClO4), [1](ClO4) (bpy = 2,2'-bipyridine, dppz = dipyrido[3,2-a:2',3'-c]phenazine and OSO = 2-methylsulfinylbenzoate), was synthesized and characterized to control the photochromic Ru-S → Ru-O linkage isomerization. Details isomerization kinetics studied by UV-visible absorption spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry revealed that efficient photochromic S → O isomerization and thermal O → S reversal take place in solvents like propylene carbonate (PC), methanol, and dichloromethane. Strikingly, photoisomerization of [1](ClO4) is arrested in water although is active in the analogous compound [Ru(bpy)2(OSO)](ClO4). Effective excited state deactivation through dark 3MLCT state involving dppz ligand of [1](ClO4) switches off photochromism in aqueous medium. Interestingly, the photochromism is activated in aqueous solution in the presence of DNA which shields the dppz localized dark state through intercalation. Ultrafast transient absorption spectroscopic measurement sheds light on the differential behavior of photochromism in aqueous and nonaqueous solvents.


The analysis of engine torque irregularity influence on the decrease of traction properties of a car and necessity of irregularity reduction is reported in the article. The possibility of engine torque irregularity reduction by crankshaft crankpins angular arrangement optimization is shown. The calculated optimization results are for 2Ч 8,6/7,7 engine.


We must analyze the current "Universal Values Theory" by Marxism Theoretical weapon.In fact,western "universal value" is the "universalization" of the bourgeoisie's special interests,which is believed to be false and deceptive."Universal Values Theory" is an ideological tool of western hostile forces in their implementation of "peaceful evolution" schemes.We must have Marxist scientific method and manner to face the "Universal Values Theory".


Autophagy is an essential cellular process by which cellular debris is collected and broken down in the lysosome. Cancer cells rely on autophagy for survival during chemotherapy treatment and periods of hypoxia within solid tumors. In this project, we investigate the ATG13‐ATG101 protein complex, a sub‐complex of the ULK1 initiatory complex whose regulatory role in autophagy is not completely understood. Our recent data demonstrate that an ULK1‐independent ATG13‐ATG101 complex is essential for the basal autophagic degradation of protein aggregates—a process known as aggrephagy. Furthermore, we found that the ULK1‐independent ATG13‐ATG101 complex traffics to condensates of poly‐ubiquitinated protein aggregates where it colocalizes with the autophagy regulator ATG9A.1 Our current data suggest that this ATG13‐ATG101 complex cooperates with ATG9A in the degradation of these protein aggregates. To further elucidate the function of the ATG13‐ATG101 complex, we have developed a protein‐fragment complementation assay using a novel split TurboID (BioID) system in which complementary halves of TurboID are fused to ATG13 and ATG101. Using this split BioID system, together with quantitative LC‐MS/MS and mutants of ATG13 that cannot bind ULK1, we are identifying interactors that are unique to the ULK1‐independent ATG13‐ATG101 complex. Based on previous data, we hypothesize that the ATG13‐ATG101 sub‐complex participates in ATG9A trafficking pathways and recruitment of autophagy regulators to protein aggregate condensates. Thus, our project characterizes the first proximity interactome for the ATG13‐ATG101 complex.


The heroic undertaking of Zheng He's trip to the West greatly promoted the prosperity and development of Ming Dynasty's oceanic literature,which followed Song and Yuan Dynasties' oceanic literature and became another peak. Firstly,it broadened creators' horizons,who not only inherited pioneering spirit of oceanic culture from Song and Yuan Dynasties' oceanic literature,but displayed more active pursuit of overseas things,which was unique in Ming Dynasty. Secondly,it promoted the diversity of types of Ming Dynasty's oceanic literature,which made novel,poetry,drama and inscription the artistic carriers for Ming Dynasty's oceanic activities. Thirdly,it enriched the themes of Ming Dynasty's oceanic literature,and fully revealed navigation techniques,oceanic trading,overseas relationships,cultural exchanges,oceanic gods,overseas things,consciousness of coastal defense and so on.


Abstract : This guide presents fundamental concepts and techniques for the conduct of performance counseling by instructors, tactical officers, and other personnel who may be required to appraise the performance of students and to communicate the results of their appraisals to students. Along with specific suggestions for the counseling interview, the special responsibilities of the instructor are detailed. The materials may be applicable in a variety of instructional contexts.


The physical foundations of the conversion of electrical energy into plasma energy are described on the basis of modern ideas about the interactions of plasma with an electromagnetic field; considered electrical circuits, including arc discharges of direct and alternating current, sets forth the basics of plasma electrodynamics with the introduction of the concepts of frequency and spatial dispersion; The characteristics of electric arc plasmatrons of various designs and plasma electrical technologies implemented in modern industrial equipment are analyzed.
Meets the requirements of the latest generation of federal higher education standards.
For students of higher educational institutions, studying in the direction of training "Power and Electrical Engineering". The publication may be useful to students, undergraduates, graduate students and specialists in plasma technology.


The article discusses the nature of gestural dance, analyzes the role of communication in the beauty of dance art context, it turns out the effect on the esthetics of dance-making consciousness of the public.


In YBa2Cu3O7−δ (YBCO), heavy-ion irradiation creates continuous amorphous tracks that are highly effective for vortex pinning. However, the electronic structure landscape of defects and consequently their vortex pinning roles are unclear. Here, we show double chain layer (DCL) defects which intersect the columnar tracks are additionally produced by high energy Pb ion irradiation in YBCO. The DCL defects are ∼29 nm long, about three times the columnar defect diameter. The electronic structures of the DCL and columnar track defects were determined using atomic-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) and high resolution electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS). Results show a decrease in the oxygen and copper content at the interface between the track and the YBCO matrix, resulting in interfacial strain. For the DCL defects, the STEM/EELS study revealed a localized electron doped CuO2 plane next to the DCL defect. The DCL defects thus further extend the electronic inhomogeneity into YBCO.


Food poisoning is always a hot issue not only in Vietnam but also in the world. Investigation causes, origin of factors causing food poisoning are always concerned by the authorities. In this study, we used the PFGE method to analyze the genetic diversity and relationships of Staphylococcus aureus isolates, one of the leading causes of mass food poisioning. S. aureus strains were isolated in kitchens at some primary schools in Hanoi in 2015. The study was conducted on 68 isolates from samples of the food handlers, equipments, foods, from 36 primary schools in 12 districts of Hanoi. The results showed that the proportion of S. aureus carrying enterotoxigenic genes (sea,seb,sec) was 20.6% (n = 68). 46 isolates from 18 schools with high genetic diversity: 8 clusters with a similarity coefficient of ≥80% and cross-contamination between samples in the same school were happened (between handlers-foods-processing equipment).


Abstract The term Anthropocene is often tied to an anxious awareness of the incalculable complexity of anthropogenic environmental changes. As a concept transferred from geology, the term Anthropocene, for humanities scholars such as Timothy Morton (Morton 2013) and Timothy Clark (Clark 2015), installs a crisis in thinking that is bound to scales of mundane and embodied experiences. Instead, they demand thinking about the impact of human life on the whole planet in much broader scales of space and time than is customary. This article examines how contemporary Nordic ecopoetry responds to these environmental changes and challenges in the epoch of the Anthropocene. The point of departure for this work is Silja E. K. Henderson's 1,7 tipping point (Henderson, Silja E. K. 2018. 1,7 tipping point. København) and Jonas Gren's Antropocen: dikt för en ny epok (Gren, Jonas 2016: Antropocen: dikt för en ny epok. Stockholm). The article argues that Henderson's and Gren's ecopoetry zooms in on micro-levels and out on larger global macro-levels to represent the scale-dynamics of the Anthropocene. Overall, the article argues that this kind of ecopoetry can affect and transform the reader's ecological imagination.


Major depressive episodes (MDEs) are common in the course of schizophrenia [1], and antidepressant agents are frequently administered. Bupropion, a dual dopamine/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, primarily addresses catecholamine neurotransmission which is of pivotal importance in mood regulation [9]. While bupropion proved to be efficient and safe in the treatment of nicotine dependency in schizophrenic patients [2,4] and as an antidepressant agent did not show an increased psychotogenic risk compared with other common antidepressants [10], there still have been reports on bupropion-associated psychotic episodes [5,8] which are held liable for the fact that bupropion is only reluctantly applied in schizophrenia. Here, we describe a schizophrenic patient whose post-psychotic depression was successfully treated with bupropion without worsening the psychotic syndrome.


Aging is caused by molecular and cellular changes that lead to progressive functional losses of the organism as a whole. The quality of life in third age can be influenced by some aspects such as the physical aspect and the psychological aspect, characterized by losses in self-esteem that is from the positive or negative attitudes that the person has of it self. The recreational physical activities seem to give the individual the opportunity to have a feeling of success which in turn enhances self-esteem. This study aimed to verify the effects of a recreational physical activities program on self-esteem in institutionalized elderly. The search was characterized as descriptive and as a search tool and was used the questionnaire of self-esteem that was developed by Steglich (1978) and applied like individual interviews. To evaluate the variable self-esteem and its status as high or low was made a point of cutting the following the classification (41 - 163 points = low) and (164 - 205 points = high). The treatment was used for descriptive and analysis of the data "t" test Student independent level of significance (p <0.05). We compared the data of individuals who practiced physical activities called recreational group of assets (GA) that had three months of data and sedentary individuals, called sedentary group (SG). The results showed that the total sample (n = 30) 64% had low self-esteem and 36% self-esteem high. Stratifying the sample by sex and age showed that the (GA) 12.5% of men received low self-esteem, compared with 42.84% of women. Significant difference p<0.05 between the (GA) and (GS) in relation to self-esteem. Concluded that recreational physical activity contributes to the improvement and maintenance of self-esteem in elderly asylum.


If your dream is a career in international affairs, the Patterson School can put you on the right track. PERSONAL Our school is selective, intimate, and affordable. Each year, just 35 exceptional students gain entry into our unique masters program. Passionate Your colleagues hail from across the country and around the world – with backgrounds as diverse as the challenges they hope to tackle. The common motivation: a desire to make a difference. PROFESSIONAL Theory and practice are taught by top scholars and former officials. Classroom learning, corporate and government site visits, professional internships, and more are fused to provide the skills you need to achieve your goals in the global arena. Explore what we have to offer. The world awaits.


Drying is a process that is widely used in the food processing industry. There are several factors that influence during the drying process, one of which is the speed of air flow in the dryer unit. The air flow velocity inside drying unit can occur by forced airflow and natural airflow. Natural air flow is the flow of air created due to the difference in pressure caused by differences in temperature and air density, so there is no thrust by the blower. This study aims to estimate the natural airflow velocity in modeling system unit. This modeling system unit has a source of heat energy that can be used to adjust the room temperature level of the heat generator, and is equipped with a chimney that has an adjustable height and diameter. This research was conducted experimentally, through empirical mathematical model development using dimensional analysis. The variables measured include: heat generator room temperature (TS), system outside air temperature (TL), chimney diameter (d), chimney height (H), exhaust air flow velocity (V). The results of this study obtained mathematical model of airflow velocity. The mathematical model showed good agreement due to measurement results with average of errors was about 9%.


In a sixth-order blackwater river (Lower Coastal Plain of Georgia, USA), the average life span of Corbicula fluminea (Muller) was 3–4 years, with shell length reaching only 18–20 mm by the third year. Mean density was usually  1000/m2 in population centers. Mean biomass (dry mass of soft tissue) was consistently 1–5 g/m2, but averaged 11 g/m2 in population centers. Biomass growth rates of clams reared in situ were highest in late spring and were inversely related to clam mass. Production ranged from 0.18 g∙m−2∙year−1 at a main-channel site to 3.2 in a backwater and averaged 1.2–1.7 for 2 consecutive years. In population centers, production reached 9–23 g∙m−2∙year−1. Production was highest in spring and fell to zero in winter when growth ceased. Annual production/biomass values were about 4–8 for first-year individuals, but ranged from 0.51 to 1.78 overall. Individual size, growth rates, and production all indicated that this blackwater river was a stressful environmen...


The first set of German guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from acute or chronic cough was published in 2004. [1]. Scientific developments over the past five years necessitate an update. The guidelines evaluate and establish required diagnostic and therapeutic measures. The purpose of this document is to assist in ascertaining underlying causes and treating cough, in order to eliminate or minimize impairments of patients' health. The guidelines aim to introduce scientifically founded, evidence-based steps for diagnosis and treatment of cough and optimize cost-effectiveness. Recommendations are assessed through the GRADE system (The Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation) [2]. Nevertheless, each patient is entitled to individual diagnosis and treatment. A specific case can justify divergence from these guidelines. Anatomy and physiology of cough !


Acne vulgaris is one of the most common inflammatory skin diseases, but there are few studies of adult acne and its association with general health. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and clinical characteristics of adult acne at the population level among 1,932 subjects belonging to the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 Study. In addition, cardiovascular and metabolic profiles of acne cases and their controls were analysed. The prevalence of adult acne was 7.9% (n = 150) with no statistical difference between the sexes. The majority of subjects presented with papulopustular acne (77.1%). Comedo acne (10.8% of all subjects) was more common in females than in males (p < 0.005). Males with acne had more abnormality in their metabolic factors than did acne-free controls; plasma glucose and insulin levels at 60 min after the 75 g glucose load were higher in males with acne than in controls (p < 0.01 for both). Corresponding associations were not seen in females. In conclusion, adult acne is common in middle-age, presenting a slightly different clinical picture in females than in males. In addition, male subjects with acne may have a higher risk of metabolic disturbances than do controls, and thus, comprehensive evaluation of patients with adult acne is needed. SIGNIFICANCE Many patients experience acne after adolescence. However, there are few studies of adult acne. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of acne in the general population belonging to the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 Study at the age of 46 years (n = 1,932). Acne was found to be common in middle-age; it was present in 7.9% of cases (n = 150). The most common type of adult acne was papulopustular acne, but comedo acne was also seen. Moreover, the study found that males with acne had more metabolic abnormalities, such as differences in insulin and glucose secretion, compared with acne-free controls.


Premature birth is a common obstetric complication but its pathogenesis is unclear. Inflammation at the maternal‐fetal interface in preterm labor leads to the infiltration of neutrophils, which promotes inflammatory responses and induces the degradation of extracellular matrix and cell apoptosis, thus contributing to preterm labor. It is unclear whether neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), a functional form of neutrophils, are involved in preterm labor.


We focus on the collection of papers edited by Frank Bonilla and Robert Girling, Struc tures of Dependency, Stanford, 1973, Pp. 263. This volume represents the outcome of a research seminar on dependency held during the winter quarter 1972 at Stanford Uni versity. The seminar consisted of five faculty members and fifteen students, including Brazil ians, Venezuelans, a Panamanian, a Jamaican, an Argentinian, Blacks, Chicanos, and Puerto Ricans. It provided an opportunity for politically concerned persons to explore ways of establish ing a common framework for the analysis of inequality and dependence in and among nations. Terry Dietz-Fee is a graduate student in political science at the University of California, River side, who is interested in Chile. Gilbert González is Assistant Professor in the Program in Com parative Culture of the University of California, Irvine, who has recently completed his doctoral dissertation on education and the Chicano community.


The retinal neural circuit is intricately wired for efficient processing of visual signals. This is well-supported by the specialized connections between retinal neurons at both the functional and ultrastructural levels. Through 3D electron microscopic (EM) reconstructions of retinal neurons and circuits we have learnt much about the specificities of connections within the retinal layers including new insights into how retinal neurons establish connections and perform sophisticated visual computations. This mini-review will summarize the retinal circuitry and provide details about the novel insights EM connectomics has brought into our understanding of the retinal circuitry. We will also discuss unresolved questions about the retinal circuitry that can be addressed by EM connectomics in the future.


To solve serious dust accumulation,dew point corrosion and rapid failure problems of the heat pipe air preheater in heat conduction oil furnace of the propane deasphalting unit,the causes are analyzed and the double-sided fin plate air preheat solution is adopted.After refitted,the flue gas discharge temperature decreases from 179℃ to 138℃ and hot air temperature increases from 112℃ to 179℃.The thermal efficiency is increased from 85.45% to 85.45% and more than 847.13 kW is recovered,which leads to the 26.69 GJ / year of energy saving and $ 57.3 × 104 of fuel cost saving.


Your family as a group The work of groups is often done at meetings. We have all been to meetings that were a waste of time. But you may have been at productive meetings, too. Remember how rewarding it feels when a meeting is successful? Just like any group, families can use meetings to get their "work" done. Having a good meeting will also help bring the family closer together. This brochure give some tips on how your family can have successful meetings. Families are different from other types of groups. Families are closer than most groups because they share a common ancestry, and they often live together. Some fami lies tend to focus on agreeing and dislike conflict, while others get divided by conflict and lack of agreement. Conflict and disagreement are not always bad. If they are resolved by problem-solving, your family will be more creative. In problem-solving, all sides are explored and all options are examined. Family members will un derstand each other more when they solve problems to gether. Meetings can help get that work done. This pub lication can help you learn about how your family can work together to make family meetings successful.


Industrial transfer park is a planned and constructed park,which is to undertake the transferring industry in appropriate location and to guide the industries in an order transfer and agglomerate development.It has some special functions of promoting the transferred industry development,regional economic development and spatial organizations.It has strong selectivity on industrial development,and focuses on fostering leading industries.According to the construction bodies and modes,industrial transfer park has formed seven kinds of construction models as follows: the common construction model of both governments of transferring into and out of area,the construction model of government of transferring into area as a leading role,the construction model of government of transferring out of area as leading role,the cooperate construction model of both governments together with enterprises of transferring into area and out of area,the construction model of government together with enterprises of transferring into area,the construction model of government together with enterprises of transferring out of area and other construction model.


We have moved into an era where modern multicore systems must deal with several critical challenges such as increased power density and high temperatures. In addition to this, ITRS projects that heterogeneity due to manufacturing process variations would continue to rapidly increase in sub-nanometer technology nodes. Spatial heat influence or the lateral heat transfer is becoming more prevalent in manycore systems and has a significant impact on the processor power consumption. Thus it is becoming increasingly difficult to meet the application throughput requirements while adhering to the system power budget and thermal constraints. Many of the existing task mapping schemes that does not take into account the underlying variations in core frequency and leakage power consumption will result in sub-optimal solutions. In this work, we first formulate the mapping problem as an optimization problem and then present a rank-based, process variation and lateral heat transfer aware application mapping algorithm to solve it heuristically. Our extensive experimental results reveal that the proposed algorithm produces near optimal results (average 6% away from optimal) while being orders of magnitude faster (4000x faster for 225 cores). Keywords– lateral heat conduction, task mapping, process variations, technology scaling, leakage power


Summary The final results of a double-blind, randomised, between patient, placebo controlled study of inositol nicotinate 2 g twice daily for three months in the symptomatic treatment of intermittent claudication are presented. One hundred and twenty four patients, with intermittent claudication severe enough to limit walking to a distance of approximately 500 yards, were enrolled by 17general practitioners in the UK. Compared with the control group, patients treated with inositol nicotinate reported statistically significantly greater subjective improvement after one month of treatment and showed statistically significantly greater improvement in free walking by Month 2. By the end of therapy 72 per cent (41 out of 57) of patients reported improvement with inositol nicotinate compared with 45 per cent (23 out of 51) of patients with placebo. Whilst free walking paces had approximately doubled with inositol nicotinate, the increase with placebo was just over 50 per cent. Non-smokers in both treatment groups obtained comparable and significant improvement. Cigarette smokers proved to have more severe disease than non-smokers and showed a minimal response to placebo but a significant response to inositol nicotinate. It is concluded that this study provides further evidence that inositol nicotinate can be beneficial in the management of intermittent claudication.


The present text analyses Rescued, Pawned, Supported, Corrected, Instructed Ethiopian Freed, written in 1758, for the priest diocesano Manoel Ribeiro Rocha that presents a speech on the release of the slaves in Brazil and proposes the reduction of the captivity, resulted from a religious pedagogy for the obedience and the submission, and a late release, coinciding with the last years of the life of the slave. Ribeiro Rocha was one of the thinking ideologues of the colonial slavery, and his 1 Doutora em Educação pela Universidade Federal da Bahia Grupo de Pesquisas Fundamentos da Educação no Museu Pedagógico, no Curso de Pedagogia e no Mestrado em Memória, Linguagem e Sociedade da Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia UESB. email@example.com Publ. UEPG Ci. Hum., Ci. Soc. Apl., Ling., Letras e Artes, Ponta Grossa, 16 (1) 27-34, jun. 2008 Publ. UEPG Humanit. Sci., Appl. Soc. Sci., Linguist., Lett. Arts, Ponta Grossa, 16 (1) 27-34, jun. 2008 28 book written in a critic context was strongly influenced by the ideas of those learned monks who preceded it. The results observed the presence of a lively thought and shade about the slavery, captained by the intellectual and religious elite of Brazil at century XVII and XVIII. In the specific case of the work of Ribeiro Rocha, the influences for him received, declared or not, they show the strength power of the religious about the slavery, in his several shades. The conclusions point to the fact of which those monks, more than to remove the slavery, they were intending to make it more gentle, guaranteeing, in this way, the efficiency of the colonial economy.


In this paper, we simultaneously study the uncapacitated fixed-charge location problem (UFLP) and a multi-echelon inventory problem. We initially develop an approximate integer programming formulation for the inventory problem. The later problem is combined with the UFLP and the integrated model is presented as a 0-1 integer program that we refer to as the joint facility location inventory problem (JFLIP). The novel model deals with the storage and movement of a single product from a single plant to a set of retailers though a set of candidate distribution centers (DCs). We assume single sourcing in which the entire demand of each retailer is served by a single distribution center. The objective of the model is to determine (1) the number of distribution centers to establish, (2) their locations, (3) the sets of retailers that are assigned to each distribution center, and (4) the size and timing of orders for each facility so as to minimize the sum of inventory, shipping, ordering, and location costs while satisfying a predetermined Type 1 service level of end-customer demand.


The British Library Research and Development Department's public library research programme has developed rapidly since 1978. Projects have included state-of-the-art reviews, preliminary or enabling studies, the evaluation of experimental services, user studies, descriptive and analytical studies and operational research projects. In addition, public library projects have been carried out by the research centres supported by the Department. Future work will probably concentrate more on the dissemination and promotion of research results.


Men rely on general practitioners (CPs), other medical and nursing staff to provide them with information on prostate cancerand urinarysymptoms.This paper identifies several problems encountered by Australian men in gaining information necessary for making an informed decision with respect to the detection and treatment of prostate cancer. An examination of disparities between nationalguidelines for screeningand screeningpractices ofCPs reveals that complex medical issues exist in relation to the supply of screening tests. Similar complexities exist for Australian men trying to make an informed decision about prostate cancer treatments. In particular, there is very little evidence to show that any treatmentoption or combination oftreatments has better outcomes. Thus, it is unlikely that Australian men, even those who are assertive and information literate, make fully informed decisions when consenting to screening procedures and treatment for prostate cancer. Men with limited use ofEnglish and poor literacy skills, such as older migrants are further disadvantagedin terms ofgaining information, andare likely to remain largely uninformed on even the basic issues relating to prostatic symptoms and prostate cancer. The task facing nurses is to research the needs ofmen and their communitiesas a basis for the developmentofaccessible information resources. This approach will provide evidence in support ofholistic nursing practice as well as increasing the likelihood that men's consent to prostate screening and treatment constitutes an informed decision.


SU(8) Family Unification with Boson-Fermion Balance (S Adler) QCD and Quarks (H Fritzsch) My Life with Quarks (S L Glashow) Concrete Quarks: The Beginning of the End (G Zweig) On the Way from Sakatons to Quarks (L Okun) and contributions by I Antoniadis, W Bardeen, S Brodsky, R Crewther, C Dominguez, J Ellis, R Field, U Heinz, D Horn, G Kane, M Karliner, M Kobayashi, H Leutwyler, S Meshkov, R Mohapatra, Y Nambu, W Plessas, P Ramond, F Ravndal, M Shifman, S L Wu, Z Z Xing, and T M Yan


Background: There is an ongoing and growing concern regarding the prevalence of overweight and obese adolescents. Obesity during adolescence is a strong predictor of obesity in adulthood. Research on the factors linked to obesity in female adolescents is limited, but there is enough evidence to suggest that factors such as wellness behaviors and the socio‐economic background of the family should be investigated. Purpose: To investigate the impact of average sleep duration and mother's educational background on the body mass index (BMI) of adolescent females. Method: This study focused on the impact of both sleep duration and mother's education on female adolescents' BMI. A 2 x 2 independent groups ANOVA was applied as a secondary analysis to data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health. Female high school students (N = 1000) who voluntarily completed in‐home confidential questionnaires were randomly selected for this study. Results: The interaction between mother's educational background and duration of sleep was not significant at F(1,996) = .347, P = .556. Adolescents with a longer average sleep duration had a lower BMI compared to adolescents with a shorter average sleep duration at F(1,996) = 4.521, P = .034. Adolescents with mothers of higher educational backgrounds had significantly lower BMI values than those with mothers with relatively lower educational backgrounds at F(1,996) = 7.147, P = .008. This study found that for female adolescents, lower BMIs were associated with 8 or more hours of sleep per night and lower BMIs were associated with adolescents whose mothers had higher levels of education. Conclusions: This study found that both the amount of sleep and mother's educational background impact BMI in female adolescents. Our goal as physical therapists should be to proactively target those adolescents who are at high risk for becoming overweight or obese through educational programs focused on exercise promotion as well as other wellness behaviors.


Background: Medical education in Iran has been integrated into the health care system through a complex organizational change that included the formation of a single government division called the Ministry of Health and Medical Education. This division is responsible for both medical education and health services at the national level, whereas health care at the provincial level is provided by medical universities. Due to this restructuring, medical academic leadership in the country has been facing extensive tasks and responsibilities, as well as managerial, organizational, and cultural challenges. In general, it is difficult to manage a large organization comprising many medical universities and schools, hospitals, clinics, and health centers as is the case in Iran. The aim of the present research project was to study faculty members, academic leaders, and medical education experts in Iranian medical schools and universities with regard to their views on the requirement dimensions, challenges, organizational culture, values, and routines related to effective academic leadership. Methods: We used methodological and data triangulation, and performed two qualitative and quantitative studies. In the former we had an expert panel of 24 key informants in medical education and 18 in-depth interviews with academic leaders, and in the latter 125 academic leaders and 344 faculty members participated in two nationwide surveys. Findings: The requirements of effective academic leadership in Iranian medical schools and universities could be grouped into six themes: 1) shared vision, goals, and strategies; 2) teaching and research leadership; 3) transformational and collaborative leadership; 4) development and recognition performance; 5) fair and efficient management; 6) climate of mutual trust and respect. There are some barriers to effective academic leadership, for example politicization, instability, paradoxical management, lack of meritocracy, centralization, bureaucracy, and belief in misconceptions. Administrative management had a negative impact on academic leadership, indicated as lack of fair and efficient supervision, a climate not conducive to creativity and innovation, low motivation, and the absence of an efficient evaluation system. Results revealed that academic leadership is confronted with major multifaceted challenges, including the following: inefficacy of governmental academic leadership, an extensive set of missions and responsibilities, lack of concern about selection of managers, inappropriate management styles, mismatch between authorities and responsibilities and leadership capabilities, a tendency towards governmental management, boss-centered management, and low motivation. Discussion: Effective academic leadership in Iranian medical schools is hampered by politicization, centralization, conservativeness, lack of meritocracy, and instability of management. Consequently, medical school management needs to create a balance between academic freedom and authority in order to reconstruct its organizational culture and values. The most important factor that can promote effective academic supervision of Iranian medical schools is to ensure that appropriate managerial skills exist to tackle the tension between management, academic leaders, and faculty members. Iranian academic leadership needs to restructure itself into a department-based system that decreases the multiple levels of decision making, while increasing each department's autonomy in favor of participatory decision making and networking. The academic leaders have overwhelming tasks and responsibilities, and they are not sufficiently prepared to lead. Moreover, medical universities do not offer appropriate practical support for scientific endeavors and efforts that can result in international ranking. There is a need for development of academic leadership, including training and legislation regarding the prerequisites for managerial and teaching positions. Our research also suggests that it would be wise to have a more proportionate set of missions, responsibilities, and tasks. The Ministry should evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of its restructuring in order to support health care and move towards solving the critical need for leaders and leadership development. Conclusions: The requirements of academic leadership in a developing country like Iran can be considered to be the same as those existing in any Western country, with the addition of many negative effects of governmental management. Therefore, to achieve changes in Iran, it will be necessary to take into account more than the previous effects of organizational culture, values, and routines on effective leadership, especially during substantial restructuring. The academic leaders will have to contemplate altering the restructuring to focus on departmentbased and participative management, academic autonomy, and improvement of scientific culture in medical universities.


Church School of Girls is the beginning of women's school in China,even is the foundation of higher education for women. Modern Women's University as a product of Western culture spreading to the East started at a high point with small quantities and small size and short existence. How to achieve the high-point? This paper will mainly re-examine the history of Women's University and takes Ginling College's internal authority system as an example,to explore the profound impact of political changes on the survival and development of the women's University in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China,and to explore how the women's Universities hovered among the multiple interactions including the religion and secularity,politics and education,market and academic.


In humans, the pancreatic endocrine organ, the islets of Langerhans, is scattered throughout the exocrine organ-the acini and the ducts. The same pattern is found in other mammals and most other vertebrates. The cellular composition of the islets, however, varies markedly according to the region of the pancreas in which they are situated, whereas the acinar morphology does not show similar regional variations (1). In cyclostomes, the two organs are completely separated, and in the most primitive vertebrates, the homologous "pancreatic" peptide-producing cells are exclusively found in the intestinal mucosa (2). Nevertheless, the close anatomical relationship between the mammalian endocrine and exocrine pancreatic tissue has led to speculations that the endocrine secretion may influence the exocrine tissue directly (3,4). Such speculations were nourished by several reports describing afferent vessels from the islets to supply capillary secondary networks in the acinar tissue (5) . In this review, the evidence and possible nature of such direct endocrine-exocrine interaction will be critically examined.


Municipally owned water utilities must operate and make long-term decisions in an increasingly unpredictable financial environment. Both shortand longrange planning have been undermined by the uncertainty and volatility of capital markets and the pressures of inflation on operating and capital budgets. In today's uncertain environment, long-range financial planning is even more critical, despite its difficulty. An approach to financial planning different from that followed in earlier, more stable, periods is needed. Strategic financial planning is a dynamic process, different from traditional budgeting and planning, which by nature are static analyses that ignore the potential and probability of change. Strategic planning provides a decision-making framework to evaluate financial alternatives in response to new circumstances. Long-range goals are established that incorporate a flexible plan of action aimed at the acquisition and allocation of capital resources to achieve objectives in an unpredictable environment. Events and conditions are analyzed in light of a utility's goals. Although long-term decisions are involved, the utility is able to evaluate short-term opportunities properly in light of overall objectives. Strategic financial planning helps utilities adapt to volatile conditions and to plan for future requirements with confidence and assurance. Although this article is oriented toward publicly owned municipal water utilities or wastewater systems, the techniques discussed can be applied to any public undertaking.


Purine-protein conjugates induce regression of transplanted Ehrlich ascites tumor in mice. The antitumor activity coincides with the ability of the conjugates to elicit antinuclear antibodies in the host and depends more on the structure of the purine residue than on the origin of the carrier protein. Tumor rejection may be due to the stimulation by these antigens of a specific but otherwise repressed response in the host.


ABSTRACT Social work struggles with the dichotomy between social and economic justice and micro practice. A large percentage of United States social workers (65%) practice in micro practice settings, yet the profession is challenged to commit to its social justice roots. This article reviews the history of social and economic justice within the social work profession, examines the role of distributive justice, and outlines strategies to integrate social and economic justice into micro social work courses. The article details implications for strengthening a social and economic justice perspective in micro curricula.


Van der Beek presents the themes and concerns of Sabelis' paintings and serigraphs, emphasizing the personal relationship the work has to the artist's life. Includes brief statements by various authors.


When the mouth of the Nakdong River, opens its floodgate, thousands of tons of litter should flown into the South Sea, moving towards nearby coast, thus causing serious social and economic damage. For this reason, in the present study, research was performed on one certain area in northeast coast of Geoje island, which is assumed as area damaged due to rainy season and typhoon in 2012, and research for trace of movement route was implemented by using buoy to identify characteristic of movement of floating debris caused from Nakdong River. Flows related to the movement of floating debris was also identified by analyzing ocean meteorological environment. As a result of the study, total 40 tons of litter composed of grasses and trees(or plants litter) were flown into Heungnam beach on 16th, Jul which is the rainy season. Plus, the location tracking buoy, which was dropped when the typhoon SANBA was coming, was passed by southern sea of Gadeok-do and was flown into Geoje beach 1 ~ 2 days after it was dropped. The wind direction was mostly northeasterly wind around the Geoje beach at the time the buoy and floating debris were flown into northeast coast and there was common sea surface currents which was flowing into the coast.


Based upon differences in velocity of changes in electrical sensitivity of the eye after exposure to a flash of light, it is possible to isolate a rod-process from a mixture of cone- and rod-processes. By means of this method rod-responses to spectral lights were measured at 20° from the fovea as a function of wavelengths. The spectral distribution of rod-responses determined in this manner is found in satisfactory agreement with the scotopic visibility curve.Rod-responses to a flash of weak white light were measured at various parts of the retina. The spatial distribution of rod-responses so obtained is found to show close resemblance to the density distribution of rods in the retina, although the maximum of the former is displaced farther in the periphery beyond the maximum of the density as the intensity of the flash is reduced.


Abstract This article addresses the politics of language planning in post-Soviet Azerbaijan by reflecting upon the trends and challenges inherent in the "language movements" in developing nations. Language policy in general tends to reflect the stages of national priority formation, the level of democratic development in a nation, the vulnerability of national identity feelings, and external factors impacting national language policy formulation. In developing nations, language policy and politics are so inseparably interwoven that language policy can often be relied upon as a mirror reflecting political and social tendencies occurring within these nations. From this point of view, language policy programs of developing nations reveal, in many cases, common aspects of nation-building aspirations as well as possible mistakes involved. We have tried to support our analysis with historical and theoretical backgrounds, which we hope will better elucidate various language policy scenarios, explain certain "language emotions," and provide a degree of defense against possible prejudgment, which developing countries may encounter from the international community while promoting their language polices.


From a review and systematization of the concept of Individuation and its centrality to the coordinates of present modernity, an analysis of this notion in relation to different research lines by the authors is made. Thus, the relationships between Individuation and Modernity linked to the Attention Deficit Disorder, the Meanings of Work and the notion of Happiness are tackled. This work was carried out under the framework of the Seminar on Sociocultural Psychology of the Doctoral Program in Psychology of the University of Chile, given during the first semester 2007 by the first author mentioned.


(YGd)BO3:Eu phosphor particles with spherical-like shape and fine size were prepared by posttreatment of as-prepared particles by spray pyrolysis. In order to improve the morphological characteristics of (YGd)BO3:Eu phosphor particles, the key concept used in this work is the introduction of the esterification reaction between citric acid and ethylene glycol inside liquid droplets. (YGd)BO3:Eu phosphor particles prepared by spray pyrolysis from an aqueous solution exhibited an irregular shape and broad size distribution after posttreatment. On the other hand, the as-prepared particles by spray pyrolysis from the solution with polymeric precursors became (YGd)BO3:Eu phosphor particles with spherical-like shape, micron size and narrow size distribution after posttreatment. In the case of polymeric precursor solution, the particles with regular shape and fine size were obtained by the reformation and recrystallization process during posttreatment of as-prepared particles. The mean size of (YGd)BO3:Eu phosphor particles prepared from polymeric precursors solution was 1.1 µm after posttreatment at 1075°C for 3 h. The photoluminescence intensities of the particles prepared from the solution with and without polymeric precursors were similar to that of the commercial product.


We study the problem of improving Dirichlet's theorem of metric Diophantine approximation in the S-adic setting. Our approach is based on translation of the problem related to Dirichlet improvability into a dynamical one, and the main technique of our proof is the S-adic version of quantitative nondivergence estimate due to D. Y. Kleinbock and G. Tomanov. The main result of this paper can be regarded as the number field version of earlier works of D. Y. Kleinbock and B. Weiss, and of the second named author and Anish Ghosh.


The first 94 GHz receive active phased array providing electronically scannable monopulse patterns in two orthogonal planes has been fabricated and tested. State of the art performance has been achieved. Beamwidths of 2.3 degrees and peak to null ratios of 20 dB have been recorded.


In order to improve the efficiency of storing files to disks and satisfy the demand of scalability and high availability on distributed heterogeneous computing environment, two new strategies are proposed. One is named the available percent decision-making , and the other is the combination of subsection select and available percent decision-making. The results of experiment show the advantage of the new algorithms.


The invention provides a seamless steel tube for petroleum cracking. The steel tube comprises the following components in percentage by weight: 0.08 to 0.15 percent of C, 0.20 to 0.50 percent of Si, 0.30 to 0.60 percent of Mn, less than or equal to 0.020 percent of P, less than or equal to 0.020 percent of S, less than or equal to 0.20 percent of Ni, 4.00 to 6.00 percent of Cr, 0.40 to 0.55 percent of Mo, less than or equal to 0.20 percent of Cu, less than or equal to 0.015 percent of Al, less than or equal to 0.08 percent of V, less than or equal to 0.01 percent of Nb, less than or equal to 0.008 percent of N, and the balance of Fe. The invention also provides a normalizing and tempering heat treatment process for producing the seamless steel tube. The invention has the advantages that: the steel tube is subjected to heat treatment by strictly controlling chemical compositions and adopting a heat treatment system beyond a GB9948 standard, various properties of the steel tube which issubjected to heat treatment meet the requirements of the standard, and the steel tube can be used for high-temperature furnace tubes and components for petroleum cracking.


hospitalization. The total number of deaths is 164,290 with an estimated 184,125. AKI was found in 28% of hospitalized patients and 46% of critically ill patients, contributing to significantly higher mortality. Identification of risk factors is important to guide early decision making in triaging patients for more intensive monitoring and prevent increased mortality. Objective : To analyze the level of PEEP and inflammatory factors involved in the development of AKI and onset of RRT in patients with COVID-19. Material and methods : An observational, cross-sectional and retrolective study was performed in mechanically ventilated patients with SARS-CoV-2 who presented AKI and need for RRT admitted to the respiratory intensive care unit of the ABC Medical Center. Statistical analysis of measures of central tendency, descriptive; for the identification of the variable with the greatest impact for the development of AKI and dialytic therapy, a positive predictive factor was performed, Pearson test to correlate with renal replacement therapy. The study was approved by the ethics committee of the ABC Medical Center, Mexico City (Number: ABC TAEABC-22-117). Results : A total of 210 mechanically ventilated patients with SARS-CoV-2 in the Respiratory Intensive Care Unit of the ABC Medical Center were analyzed, of whom 51 patients (24.17%) developed AKI and 21 patients required RRT. An ROC curve was performed to predict the factor with the highest risk of developing AKI, finding significant differences in IL-6 with an area under the ROC curve of 0.909 (CI: 0.86-0.95). Statistical significance was found in AKI with PEEP above 13cmH 2 O and renal replacement therapy with PEEP > 15cmH 2 O. Conclusion : A correlation was found between high PEEP levels and acute kidney injury. Inflammatory markers at patient admission (specifically IL-6) are adequate parameters to guide treatment; however, they are also useful to guide prognosis


This study investigates the relation between equity market value and nonaccrued contingent liability that is disclosed in the footnotes but it is not recognized in net income. The analyses focus on whether the prices of shares in the stock market and the return's expectation of market react by the disclosure of non-accrued contingent liability in footnotes. 3.180 footnotes were analyzed from periods 2006 to 2010 of 159 companies of different sectors, in twenty quarterlies. These companies are listed in different corporate governance's levels of the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange. This study shows that the disclosure of non-accrued contingent liability in the footnotes is perceived by share price. In particular, the findings were consistent with the results of previous research that found that stock options are viewed as expenses and they are negatively associated with share price. The findings indicate that investors view the disclosure of non-accrued contingent liability as expense of the firms that reflect in their valuation assessments. This suggests that managers believe that even though nonaccrued contingent liability to be disclosed in the footnotes and not recognized as expense, it is relevant to financial statement users.

 Key words: Non-accrued Contingent Liability, Deliberation No 489/05 of the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), Timeliness of Share Price.


Rapid T1ρH relaxation and inefficient cross‐polarization have long been known to affect quantitation in solid‐state 13C cross‐polarization (CP) NMR spectra of soil organic matter. We have developed two new techniques to overcome these problems. The first, spin accounting, enables accurate gauging of how quantitative a spectrum is likely to be. The result is expressed as the percentage of potential NMR signal that can be accounted for (Cobs). Spin accounting improves on the established spin counting technique by correcting for rapid T1ρH relaxation and inefficient cross‐polarization. Spin accounting identifies three components: one that is well represented in CP spectra, one that is under‐represented in CP spectra due to rapid T1ρH relaxation, and one that is under‐represented in CP spectra due to inefficient cross‐polarization. For a range of eight de‐ashed soils, Cobs was in the range 83–106%, indicating that virtually all potential signal could be accounted for after correcting for rapid T1ρH relaxation and inefficient cross‐polarization. The second new technique, RESTORE (REstoration of Spectra via TCH and T One Rho (T1ρH) Editing), generates subspectra for the three components identified in spin accounting. The sum of the three RESTORE subspectra is essentially a corrected CP spectrum. The RESTORE spectra of all eight soils more closely resembled the corresponding, and presumably quantitative, Bloch decay spectra than did the CP spectra. RESTORE identifies the types of structures underestimated by CP, and the cause of their underestimation. Rapid T1ρH relaxation most affected carbonyl and carbohydrate carbons, whereas inefficient cross‐polarization most affected aromatic carbons.


During the treatment of cardiacs with the diastolic counterimpulse, or during the diastolic counterimpulse experimentation among animals (6 dogs), we calculated the cardiac flux. At the clinic, by comparison with the cardiac flux obtained by the conventional method, the cardiac flux obtained by the intra-aortic differential pulse pressure contour method showed the correlation coefficient r = 0.83 through 20-time calculations (n) and the regression equation Y = 0.385X + 1.99. During the experimentation among animals, by comparison with the cardiac flux by means of the electromagnetic meter, this method showed the correlation coefficient r = 0.77, n = 21 and the regression equation Y = 0.586X + 0.579. If we note the coefficient between the cardiac flux at the abnormally - high value and the diastolic increase wave form, we found an inverse correlation. That is to say, the higher cardiac flux is parallel to the narrowness of the wave form. As shown above, this method would seem reliable, but it is most important to establish clearly the condition; and at the moment, for the cardiac flux of more than 7.0, it would be necessary to analyse the diastolic wave form. The study on the peripheral vessels and the venous system is quite important with the necessity of a knowledge on the differential pulse pressure contour method.


This article is a reply to Steven C. Roach's attempt to formulate a "meta-dialectical" approach to IR which appeared in a previous edition of Millennium (Vol 35(2), 2007). Though Roach's ambitious undertaking is commended, it is argued that there are considerable conceptual difficulties arising from Roach's attempt to counterpose negative dialectics to positive dialectics and particularly in his interpretation of Adorno's Negative Dialectics. In this article, these two key problem areas are addressed to offer a more robust understanding of Adorno's thought and to secure a more adequate foundation for dialectics in IR. It is posited that the skilled dialecticians hould possess a relational understanding of the categories of positivity and negativity within the dialectical process rather than the dualistic conception presented by Roach.This paper is intended to act as a ground-clearing exercise from which to base a further study that will seek to establish the groundwork for an open-ended, social relational dialectical methodology for the study of world politics.


Advanced age is a natural process that can not avoid, the process becomes old due to biological factors, happen naturally, continuous and sustained that can cause changes in anatomical, physiological, biochemical in body tissue, and ultimately affect the function, the ability of the body and soul. Elderly who live in the Puskesmas Sikolos District of Padang Panjang, when be done the assessment of cognitive function (MMSE), three of the five elderly included in the bad category and their social interaction is also different, there are to talks but there are just too quiet. This study aims to determine the relationship of cognitive function with the ability soasial interactions in the elderly. This type of research is analytic survey with cross sectional approach. This research was conducted in Puskesma Sikolos District of Padang Panjang. The overall population in this study as many as 1,262 elderly people. Sampling object under investigation and is considered to represent the entire population sample taken using simple random technique in which each member of the sample or unit of the population has an equal chance to be selected as samples and obtained a sample of 92 people. Data is collected using a questionnaire and checklist sheet. Analysis of the data is computerized chi-square test. The results showed that cognitive function in the bad category 35 (38.0%), and social interaction in the category of less than 36 people (39.1%). Statistical analysis showed that there is a relationship with the cognitive function in elderly social interaction skills with chi-square test obtained by value p = 0.000 (p <0.05). It can be concluded that there is influence cognitive function with social interaction skills in the elderly. For that suggest an attempt by the health centers can provide approaches to improve social interaction skills.


In spite of the growing style of literature on strategic Human Resource Management and the undeniable opinion connecting SHRM to organizational performance, empirical research has produced varied results. Addressing these challenges, this study examines the influence of strategic human resource management on intangible firm performance. Data collected from 250 SMEs in Lagos Nigeria was analyzed. Overall, the result showed that SHRM practices has a positive relationship with intangible performance except for knowledge sharing which show no relationship. The findings suggest that not all SHRM practices significantly influence firm performance. Implications of the results for managers as well as researchers were also discussed.


Abstract The thermodynamic activity, A T , of cholesterol (Ch), rather than the Ch saturation index (CSI), is the more appropriate measure of Ch supersaturation in bile. CSI has been based on the simple concept that the tendency for Ch dissolution or precipitation in bile should be directly related to the ratio of the actual Ch concentration to the equilibrium Ch solubility in bile. CSI, however, becomes inadequate when Henry's law breaks down. In the present study, data on Ch uptake into silicone polymer films were used to quantify A T in Ch-supersaturated taurocholate (TC)-lecithin (L) solutions. Quasielastic light scattering (QLS) experiments were conducted to quantify the nature of lipid particles (micelles and vesicles) and, together with microscopic observations, to determine Ch nucleation times. The results from the A T measurements, QLS measurements, and microscopic observations showed (a) that vesicles may be catalytic sites for Ch crystallite nucleation, (b) that mesophase formation may be a common occurrence in moderately supersaturated biles, and (c) that, at the same CSI, supersaturated systems with higher TC:L ratios require a higher A T for mesophase (vesicle) formation and have much shorter Ch nucleation times than those with lower TC:L ratios.


AbstractIn this study, recycled coarse aggregate concrete (RAC) with incorporation of high-performance water-reducer and air-entraining agent was designed with a water to cement ratio of 0.25. Rapi...


OBJECTIVE
To get the cDNA clones which cover the whole genome of SARS-CoV PUMC2 strain.

METHODS
Using the SARS-CoV PUMC2 strain genomic RNA as the template, the cDNA fragments were amplified by RT-PCR, the PCR products were further purified and ligated into the pGEM-T vector, and all the clones obtained were sequenced.

RESULTS
The cDNA clones which cover the whole genome of SARS-CoV PUMC2 strain were obtained.

CONCLUSIONS
These cDNAs can be provided for the function study of SARS-CoV proteins and the construction of full-length infectious cDNA clone of SARS-CoV.


This paper works out the idea of Brayton and Moser towards Telegraphers equations. The idea of power based modeling is established by building a mixed potential function which subsumes the dynamics of a transmission line system. The main belief in writing this paper is for continuing the theory of mixed potential function in relation to power shaping of such complex circuits. The Inducement of nonlinear elements in the circuit may lead to the ultimate issues of stability, due to these dynamics in the circuit they tend to have more complex behavior and exotic to instability. This nature of the circuit lets this paper illustrate the BM modelling and control law. The approach of mixed potential function for nonlinear circuits projects it to a special form of differential equations. This mixed potential function can be further used to prove the stability of circuits under certain conditions, by using theorems developed by Brayton and Moser. A mathematical derivation for the telegraph equation in terms of voltage and current for a section of a transmission line will be investigated with the help of current potential and voltage potential, the form for voltage potential and current potential in the telegraphic equations are explicitly and analytically derived.


Classical methods to investigate protein-protein interactions (PPIs) are generally performed in non-living systems, yet in recent years new technologies utilizing proximity labeling (PL) have given researchers the tools to explore PPIs in living systems. PL has distinct advantages over traditional protein interactome studies, such as the ability to identify weak and transient interactions in vitro and in vivo. Most PL studies are performed on targets within or on the cell membrane. We describe a method to investigate PPIs within the extracellular compartment, using both BioID2 and TurboID, that we term extracellular PL (ePL). To demonstrate the utility of this modified technique, we investigate the interactome of the widely expressed matrisome protein Tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases 2 (TIMP2). Tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) are a family of multi-functional proteins that were initially defined by their ability to inhibit the enzymatic activity of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), the major mediators of ECM breakdown and turnover. TIMP2 is a unique family member, with a broad expression profile that is expressed in both normal and diseased tissues, even in those with minimal metalloproteinase activity. Understanding the functional transformation of matrisome regulators, like TIMP2, during the evolution of tissue microenvironments associated with disease progression is essential to the development of ECM targeted therapeutics. This knowledge may also garner understanding of therapeutic resistance and the failure of conventional and next-generation cancer therapies. Using carboxyl- and amino-terminal fusion peptides of TIMP2 with BioID2 and TurboID, we describe the TIMP2 interactome in unique tissue compartments. We also illustrate how the TIMP2 interactome changes in the presence of different stimuli, in different cell lines, and with different reaction kinetics (BioID2 vs. TurboID); demonstrating the power of this technique and comparing our findings with classical PPI methods. We propose that the screening of matrisome targets in disease models using ePL will reveal new therapeutic targets for further comprehensive studies.
 Citation Format: David Peeney, Sadeechya Gurung, Josh Rich, Sasha Coates-Park, Yueqin Liu, William G. Stetler-Stevenson. Mapping the interactome of matrisome targets using extracellular proximity labeling (ePL) [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2023; Part 1 (Regular and Invited Abstracts); 2023 Apr 14-19; Orlando, FL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2023;83(7_Suppl):Abstract nr 2348.


A horizontal type gas straighter comprises an input roller way, a main straightening machine and an output roller way; wherein the main straightening machine is in three-beam four-pull rod horizontal type frame structure, a walking beam is driven by a hydraulic cylinder, a front-axle beam is provided with two lower chopping boards, the walking beam is provided with an upper chopping board, the two sides of the main straightening machine are provided with a clamping and overturning device, and a guiding device is arranged between two rollers near the main straightening machine. The invention has the advantages that: the horizontal type three-beam four-pull rod structure of the main straightening machine is compact and reliable, a guiding slide board causes a piston of a cylinder to do safeand steady reciprocating movement, a charging tank connected on a rear beam is used for fast oiling and oil storing in non-operation travel of a main plunger hydraulic cylinder, the clamping and overturning device causes the straighter to be reliably clamped and then overturned to a proper position for straightening, a dolly structure reduces impact force of longer blank ender on devices, the guiding device causes the blank to be straightened to be reliably guided and then be accurately fed into the clamping and overturning device, and the distance between two clamp heads is adjusted to realize the straightening of large section and small bend blank.


In Ref.[7], we have dealt with the production of the two color-singlet S-wave (cb̄)-quarkonium states Bc(|(cb̄)1[ S0]〉) and B ∗ c (|(cb̄)1[ S1]〉) through the Z 0 boson decays. As an important sequential work, we make a further discussion on the production of the more complicated P -wave excited (cb̄)-quarkonium states, i.e. |(cb̄)1[ P1]〉 and |(cb̄)1[ PJ ]〉 (with J = (1, 2, 3)). More over, we also calculate the channel with the two color-octet quarkonium states |(cb̄)8[ S0]g〉 and |(cb̄)8[ S1]g〉, whose contributions to the decay width maybe at the same order of magnitude as that of the color-singlet P -wave states according to the naive nonrelativistic quantum chromodynamics scaling rules. The P -wave states shall provide sizable contributions to the Bc production, whose decay width is about 20% of the total decay width ΓZ0→Bc . After summing up all the mentioned (cb̄)-quarkonium states' contributions, we obtain ΓZ0→Bc = 235.9 +352.8 −122.0 KeV, where the errors are caused by the main uncertainty sources.


We introduce a two-step direct method, like Korpelevich's, for solving monotone variational inequalities. The advantage of our method over that one is that ours converges strongly in Hilbert spaces, whereas only weak convergence has been proved for Korpelevich's algorithm. Our method also has the following desirable property: the sequence converges to the solution of the problem that lies closest to the initial iterate.


A possible role of intracellular Ca2+ and participation of calmodulin in cellular metabolism in endotoxin‐poisoned mice were investigated. The levels of calcium in liver cytosol and liver mitochondria fractions in poisoned mice were markedly higher 18–48 hr after endotoxin injection than in the control mice. On the other hand, the levels of serum calcium in the poisoned mice were about 20% lower at 18 hr than in the controls. The serum calcium levels in mice injected with 50 and 100 μg of endotoxin showed no dose‐response effect, but a dose‐response effect was observed at a dose of 200–400 μg. The serum Ca2+ levels in endotoxin‐tolerant mice were similar to those in the control mice. The levels in mice injected with glucocorticoid‐antagonizing factor mice were about 14% lower at 3 hr than in the controls. The mice fed a vitamin D3‐ and calcium‐free diet showed a higher mortality rate in the early stage (12–18 hr) of endotoxication than that of the mice fed a normal diet.


Appropriate technology (AT) has developed from an economic theory in the early 1970s into a broad multidisciplinary research methodology that is incorporated into many sustainable development fields. AT is an important tool in the fight against current global challenges, such as climate change and poverty. Hence, a bibliometric analysis of the AT research field over the last fifty years was performed to provide insights into the field and its current hot topics. Since the early 2000s, there has been a rapid increase in the number of papers and citations in the AT field, indicating that the AT methodology is increasingly applied in research. Over time, the fraction of single-author papers has decreased (and the number of authors per paper has increased), indicating that AT topics are attracting the interest of larger research groups. Although AT is often applied in developing countries, the most influential countries with respect to research were generally the English-speaking countries (e.g., USA, UK, and India), along with China, Germany, and Spain. This was attributed to English being the lingua franca of research, more than an accurate representation of the application of AT. A keyword analysis identified that economic development, environment, health, and agriculture were the most popular AT topics over the last fifty years. Since 2005, topics such as computing and telemedicine began increasing in popularity, while in the past three years, automation-and-control, and smart-city topics have emerged. Bibliometric analysis is a valuable research tool for providing insight into the overall AT field.


Through the expatiation of the application of the compact spinning,analysis is done to the merit superiority and the quality superiority of the compact spinning and the conventional spinning,in addition to the problems exsisting,future development and market potential.It is necessary to know the superiority of the compact spinning and the problems exsisting and the importance of the integration of the compact spinning with the advanced spinning technology.Only by keeping improving the compact spinning technology,regarding spinning format,completion of the inadequacy of the parts and accessories,will the compact spinning not be washed out in the future market.


A woman laments, "I have two sons, and none of them will give me grandchildren." The mother just celebrated her 80th birthday. One son, in his 40s, lives with his wife in an upscale community in Boston. The couple both work "all the time," as the woman says, and have chosen not to have children. The other son lives in San Francisco with his male partner of 22 years. They, too, have involved and successful careers. They visit their parents in short segments as they pass through Florida on the way to cruise ships. "No grandchildren..." the woman adds. "What have I been placed on this earth for?"


Dairying in India has taken a major share of livestock sub-sector of agriculture as presently value of output from milk crossed the value of wheat and paddy together. It has been a boon for village economy and playing an important role by providing sustainable source of income to landless and marginal famers including women. It is estimated that up to 60-65 percent of the income of this group (marginal and small-scale farmers) now comes from dairying. Since evolution of dairy industry, rural households are being provided with regular remunerations irrespective of season which in turn meeting growing demand of milk in urban households. The government of India has started dairy co-operative societies by providing value for many and value for money to producers and consumers respectively thus eliminating middlemen. Dairy Industry has been positively bringing significant socio-economic changes in the life the people engaged in dairy farming.


Progress of Ada as an international standard: ISO/IEC JTC1/SC22 WG9 Ada status -- Graphics development in Ada -- The olympus attitude and orbital control system A case study in hard real-time system design and implementation -- Information systems support in Ada 9X -- The impact of Ada on MIS applications -- SAMeDL — A pilot project -- Applying Ada9X to two real time applications: A case study -- An efficient compiler validation method for Ada 9X -- Avoiding anomalies in inheritance schemes -- Object-oriented design of an air defence simulator -- A comparison of the object oriented features of Ada 9X and C++ -- Use and abuse of exceptions — 12 guidelines for proper exception handling -- Error-prone exception handling in large Ada systems -- Structuring iterators to encourage reuse -- Tool for computing cohesion and coupling in Ada programs: DIANA dependent part -- Data compatibility in a heterogeneous processor environment -- An operational computer aided software environment: ILIADE -- Performance expectations on Ada programs -- The impact of an Ada run-time system's performance characteristics on scheduling models -- Distributed run-time system, a protocol for Ada -- Certification of Ada real time executives for safety critical applications -- Performance evaluation of parallel Ada programs using an experimental multiprocessor -- Adam, an Ada simulation toolkit -- Real and virtual interrupt support: The mapping of a CARTS feature to two different architectures -- Toward a secondary standard for Hard Real-Time Ada: The Real-Time Rapporteur Group (ISO/JTC1/SC22/WG9/RRG) JTC 1.22.35.