The addition of polymyxin B to Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide alters some properties of this molecule, when injected to the Mouse. Spleen cells DNA synthesis was inhibited and delayed when the other functions tested: specific antibody synthesis ad immunoglobulin synthesis were unchanged. The possible implications of this dissociation are discussed.


To improve the precision of relative positioning for GPS single frequency(L1) receiver, we accomplished the GPS data processing using the weighted smoothing techniques. The weighted phase smoothing technique is used to minimize the measurement error of pseudorange and position domain smoothing technique is adopted to make the complement of cycle-slip affection. we also considered some component errors like as ionospheric error, which are related with baseline length, and processed for several baselines (5, 10, 30, 40, and 150 km) to check the coverage area of this algorithm. This paper shows that weighted phase smoothing technique give more stable results after using this technique and the position domain smoothing technique can reduce the errors which are sensitive to the observational environment. Based on the results, we could find out that this algorithm is available for post-time and real-time applications and these techniques can be substitution methods which is able to get the high accuracy and precision without resolving the Integer ambiguity.


This paper illustrates some measures on how to develop the young teachers team based on the present situation and the features of the young teachers of colleges.


Snamprogetti Urea Process is different of the other Urea Process.It has the advantages of the high conversion efficiency,low consumption,low frame,no explosion,and can operate in very low load.The effects of parameters such as the mole ratio of NH3to CO2,H2O to CO2,synthesis pressure and temperature in Snamprogetti synthesis section were discussed and choosed.


This is a comment on Lofstedt and Bouder's paper, which explores the prospects of evidence based uncertainty analysis in Europe, focusing on the ongoing development on uncertainty analysis at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). We very much welcome a discussion on the need to develop better treatment and communication of uncertainty in risk analysis, as we believe that such discussion is long overdue. Lofstedt and Bouder raise many relevant points, in particular the call for evidence based uncertainty analysis. However, there is need to distinguish different types of communication in the discussion and facilitate – not diminish – the description and communication of uncertainty between risk assessors and decision-makers. We find that EFSA has taken steps toward a novel approach to guide their scientific experts and risk assessors in uncertainty analysis based on a modern and scientific view on uncertainty.


Objective To understand the infection status of Brucella among the people and the incidence trend of brucellosis in Fukang,and provide evidence for the further control of the disease.Methods Cluster sampling epidemiological survey was conducted among local villagers and serum antibodies to Brucella were detected by using rose bengal plate test and tube agglutination test.Serum titer ≥1∶100(++)was positive indicator.Results A total of 665 people received Brucella detection in Fukang in 2010,eleven were serum positive(1.65%).The gender and age specific difference on the positive rate was not statistically significant among the people(P0.05),but the nation specific difference was statistically significant(P0.05).Conclusion The risk of human brucellosis epidemic is great in Fukang,the main risk factor is the brucellosis epidemic in livestock.


Geophysical Research Abstracts of EGU General Assembly 2014, held 27 April 2 May, 2014 in Vienna, Austria. Disciplines Medicine and Health Sciences | Social and Behavioral Sciences Publication Details Bradstock, R., Matthews, S., Penman, T., Price, O., Watson, P. & Williams, D. (2014). Modelling the response of surface fuel to climate change across south-eastern Australia: consequences for future fire regimes. Geophysical Research Abstracts of EGU General Assembly (pp. 1-1). UK: ADS. Authors Ross A. Bradstock, Stuart Matthews, Trent D. Penman, Owen Price, Penelope J. Watson, and Dick Williams This conference paper is available at Research Online: http://ro.uow.edu.au/smhpapers/2124 Geophysical Research Abstracts Vol. 16, EGU2014-9287, 2014 EGU General Assembly 2014 © Author(s) 2014. CC Attribution 3.0 License. Modelling the response of surface fuel to climate change across south-eastern Australia: consequences for future fire regimes . Ross Bradstock (1), Stuart Matthews (2), Trent Penman (1), Owen Price (1), Penny Watson (1), Dick Williams (2,3) (1) 1. Centre for Environmental Risk Management of Bushfires, University of Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia., (2) 2. CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences and Climate Adaptation Flagship, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia., (3) 3. Research Institute for Environmental Livelihoods, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT 0810, Australia Changes to fire regimes in the future will be determined by a complex range of processes. Vegetation, weather and ignitions may be altered by climate change, elevated CO2 and human activity. In this study, we used an empirically based approach to project future changes in surface litter fuel within major vegetation formations (rainforest, wet sclerophyll forest, dry sclerophyll forest, grassy woodlands) the temperate and subtropical areas of south eastern Australia. Climatic controls of litterfall, decomposition and steady state fuel load within each vegetation formation were examined using metadata derived from field studies. Changes in steady state litter fuel load were then estimated for the current spatial domain of each vegetation formation (1 km grid), using the fuel/climate models, and a range of 2080 climate projections (5 GCMs) selected to encompass both warmer and drier and warmer and wetter future conditions for the region, under the A1b emissions scenario. Steady state surface fine fuel load was generally, negatively related to mean annual temperature but mean annual rainfall had divergent effects dependent on vegetation type. Under all 2080 climate projections, a mean decline in steady state surface litter was predicted in dry sclerophyll forest (-5 to -18%), the most extensive forest type in the region. Similarly a general decline was estimated for rainforest (-5 to -13%). For the other vegetation formations, predicted 2080 responses varied from a small mean increase to a more substantial decline: i.e. + 0.1 to – 24%, grassy woodlands; +3 to -18%, wet sclerophyll forest. The predominant, predicted decline in future surface fine fuel load has the potential to reduce future area burned due to the influence of fuel load on fire behaviour in these ecosystems. Early results from experiments and stand growth models dealing with Eucalyptus species indicate that possible declines in surface fine fuel load induced by a warmer climate may be partially off-set by elevated CO2 effects on plant growth. We hypothesize, that the trajectory of change of fire during the 21st century across south eastern Australia may be non-linear: i.e. an initial increase in fire driven by increasing severity of fire weather followed by a decline due to declining fuel loads.


Abstract : To meet new requirements and correct existing deficiencies SAC is upgrading its Headquarters Command Post by adding five state-of-the-art electronic systems. After installing the systems, SAC must determine whether the equipment will be maintained by contractors, Air Force technicians, or a combination of contractors, Air Force technicians, or a combination of contractor and Air Force technicians. If Air Force technicians maintain the equipment three Air Force Specialties will be required. The purpose of this thesis is to develop a model which can be used to determine the number of Air Force technicians required to maintain the equipment planned for the SAC Command Post upgrade. The model was developed, tested and validated using the system science paradigm as a conceptual framework and the Q-GERT simulation language as the implementing tool. The results of the simulation model were analyzed using multiple analysis of variance. The results indicated that two technicians of each Air Force Speciality, one 5-level and one 3-level, were sufficient to provide an equipment availability of greater than 99 percent. Furthermore, the results indicate that the utilization of the technicians would be so low that the same technicians would be able to maintain another system of similar size, in addition to the upgraded Command Post systems, and still maintain an availability greater than 99 percent. (Author)


One of the most important tendencies in the development of lubricants is that of complex-soap base greases. Up to no"w three ty-pes have been succeeded, among the great number of possibilities studied, such as the sodiumstearate-furane-carboxilate, the barium-stearate-acetate and the calciumstearate-acetate type complex greases. Of them, the calcium-stearate-acetate greases proved to be utmostly efficient for high temperature lubrication. Such greases are also commercially produced in Hungary [1-4]. One 9f the disadvantages of Ca-complex greases is, however, their relative hardness. All products belong to NLGI consistency groups 0, 1 and 2, useful in hand lubricated systems but not in those of central lubrication. Several authors attempted to modify their structure and consistency by adding other metal soaps, such as sodium, aluminium and lead soap in order to improve consistency, i.e. penetration. Up to now, however, no systematized data on the effect of such components have been published [5, 6].


OBJECTIVE
To summarize our experience in the treatment of pituitary somatotroph adenomas by fractionated intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), describe the treatment outcomes and determine predictors.

METHODS AND MATERIALS
Patients with pituitary somatotroph adenoma treated by IMRT in our institution from Aug 2009 to Jan 2019 were reviewed. A total of 113 patients (37 were male) were included in this study. The median age was 33 years (range 12-67 years). 112 patients had not achieved complete remission after surgery, and 1 patient was treated by radiotherapy alone because she refused to surgery. The median GH level was 8.6 ng/ml (range, 2-186 ng/ml) and the median IGF-1 level was 732 ng/ml (range, 314-1485 ng/ml) pre-RT. The radiation doses to CTV (clinical target volume) were usually 50-56Gy in 25-30 fractions and to GTV (gross tumor volume) were 60.2Gy in 28 fractions while SIB-IMRT (simultaneous integrated boost intensity-modulated radiation therapy) used. After radiotherapy, the patients were followed up with endocrine testing every 6 to 12 months and MRI annually. Endocrine complete remission was defined as a normal sex- and age-adjusted IGF-1 level without any pituitary suppressive medications. The outcomes including endocrine remission and new hypopituitarism after radiotherapy were recorded. The median follow-up time was 36 months (range, 6-105.5 months).

RESULTS
The endocrine complete remission rates of IGF-1 at 1-, 2-, 3- and 5-years were 6%, 22.8%, 48.6% and 74.3%, respectively. The median time to complete remission was 36.2±3.8 months. The tumor control rate was 99% during the follow-up. The overall incidence of RT-induced hypopituitarism was 28.3% at the last follow-up. Univariate and multivariate analysis demonstrated that tumor sizes before RT, pre-RT IGF-1 level, and age significant predicted the endocrine remission.

CONCLUSIONS
IMRT is a highly effective treatment for pituitary somatotroph adenoma. Endocrine remission rate, tumor control rate, the median time to remission and hypopituitarism incidence are similar to SRS. Age and IGF-1 level before radiotherapy were significant predictive factors in endocrine remission.


Summary: Xeromphis nilotica is a lowland shrub widespread in Northern Nigeria where it is used for treatment of mental disorders. This study aimed at evaluating the behavioral effects of the residual aqueous fraction of the stem bark extract of X. nilotica which is of relevance to its application in folklore medicine. The tests conducted were diazepam induced sleep in mice, beam walk assay in mice, hole-board test as well as acute toxicity test and Phytochemical analysis. The results revealed a high yield of the extract (3.02%). The LD 50 was calculated to be 471.2 mg/kg intraperitoneally. Phytochemical analysis revealed tannins. The extract also showed a dose dependent prolongation of diazepam induced sleep which was significant (p≤ 0.05) at 40 mg/kg (from 75±4.0 min in normal saline to 130.2±10.2 min). No significant effect on onset of sleep was however observed. In the hole-board test, an overall increase in exploratory activity was observed (22.0±1.2 mean number of head dips at 40 mg/kg) compared to diazepam 2 mg/kg (8.6±1.4 mean number of head dips). The extract had no effect on time spent on beam in the beam walk assay in mice but a significant (p≤ 0.05) difference was observed in the number of foot slips compared to diazepam 1 mg/kg, used as a standard reference drug. The extract showed 0.8±0.2, 1.0±0.4 and 1.2±0.2 mean number of slips at 10, 20 and 40 mg/kg compared to diazepam with 7.2±2.0 mean number of slips. The overall results of this study revealed sedative effect of this fraction which might have contributed to the application of the stem bark of Xeromphis nilotica in ethno-medicine for treatment of mental disorders. Industrial relevance: According to the World Health Organization (WHO) about 450 million people suffer from a mental or behavioral disorder. Only a few of this population receives basic treatment. Many of them in the developing countries still rely on traditional healing practices and medicinal plants for treatment of these conditions. A number of medicinal plants are used in the management of mental or behavioral disorders. Scientific research is needed to provide evidences of the safety and efficacy of beneficial medicinal plants as well as develop from these plants newer agents with greater efficacy, minimal side effects and a favorable drug-drug, drug-food interactions. Behavioral studies are usually employed in the search for new drugs. These studies identify psychotropic effects of potential medicinal plants. Central nervous system depressant effect is observed in sedatives, hypnotics and tranquilizers as well as antidepressants at high doses. This study therefore will aid ultimately in the development of an agent to be used in treatment of one of the aforementioned neuropsychiatric (mental) disorders.


Abstract Objective: To examine whether involvement in committed dating relationships is associated with university students' mental health (depressive symptoms and problem alcohol use, including binge drinking), and whether these associations differ by gender. Participants: A sample of 889 undergraduate students aged 18 to 25. Methods: Self-report measures of dating relationship status, depression, and problematic alcohol use were collected via an online survey from August to December 2010. Results: Involvement in a committed relationship, compared with being single, was associated with fewer depressive symptoms for college women but not for men. Committed relationship involvement was also associated with less problematic alcohol use for both genders. Conclusions: Findings suggest that involvement in committed relationships may be protective to college student mental health, and highlight the potential of healthy relationship programming to benefit student well-being.


This paper represent the method of distribution of plant units of vehicles and special oil and gas field equipment between the complex of technological repair processes, depending on identified combinations of defects, using artificial neural network during centralized repair on condition.


A novel domino reaction from benzaldehydes and 2-acetylfuran/2-acetylthiophene with sodium sulfide was developed to synthesize a series of tetrahydrothiopyran (THTP) derivatives. The reaction proceeded well to construct a tetrahydrothioan ring and five new bonds in one step. A mechanism is proposed, involving a stepwise of Aldol/double Michael addition/Aldol (AMMA) reaction cascade. In this transformation, sodium sulfide acts as a nucleophile and base. This method is characterized by transition-metal free, commercially available starting materials and mild reaction conditions.


Effects of ferric chloride (FeCl3) on photodegradation of high-density polyethylene (PE) were investigated by using ESR and infrared spectrometry. In the system with irradiation at light of λ > 220 nm, PE irradiated at 77°K yielded an 8-line spectrum, the intensity of which was markedly weakened by using FeCl3 with the sample, indicating a distinct depression of radical formation. On the other hand, PE with the use of FeCl3 yielded radicals under irradiation only with light of λ > 300 nm, showing a singlet spectrum with a line width of 15 gauss. For photooxidized PE, almost the same effect of FeCl3 was observed. On irradiation at room temperature, PE samples with and without FeCl3 showed a singlet spectrum with line widths of 15 and 25 gauss, respectively. On the other hand, the unsaturated double bond contained in a small amount in PE sample was observed by infrared study to be decreased with photoirradiation; however, the decrease was sharply depressed with the addition of FeCl3 to the sample. The degradation of carbonyl group in a photooxidized sample was markedly affected by photoirradiation, and the decay was obviously reduced for the sample on addition of FeCl3. It is concluded that FeCl3 works upon photodegradation of PE to enhance the Norrish type II reaction and to accelerate the formation of unsaturated double bond in the chain.


This paper deals with robust speaker verification (SV) in farfield sensing. The robustness is verified on a subset of NIST SRE 2010 corpus retransmitted in multiple real rooms of different acoustics and captured with multiple microphones. We experimented with various data preprocessing steps including different approaches to dereverberation and beamforming applied to ad-hoc microphone arrays. We found that significant improvements in accuracy can be achieved with neural network based generalized eigenvalue beamformer preceded by weighted prediction error dereverberation. We also explored the effect of data augmentation by adding various real or simulated room acoustic properties to the Probabilistic Linear Discriminant Analysis (PLDA) training dataset. As a result, we developed a speaker recognition system whose performance is stable across different room acoustic conditions. It yields 41.4% relative improvement in performance over the system without multi-channel processing tested on the cleanest microphone data. With the best combination of data preprocessing and augmentation, we obtained a performance close to the one we achieved with the original clean test data.


Increasing evidence in recent years has suggested that microRNA‐7 (miR‐7) is an important gene implicated in the development of various diseases including HCC. However, the role of miR‐7 in autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is unknown.


At low pressures, nonlinear self-excited plasma series resonance (PSR) oscillations are known to drastically enhance electron heating in geometrically asymmetric capacitively coupled radio frequency discharges by nonlinear electron resonance heating (NERH). Here we demonstrate via particle-in-cell simulations that high-frequency PSR oscillations can also be excited in geometrically symmetric discharges if the driving voltage waveform makes the discharge electrically asymmetric. This can be achieved by a dual-frequency (f+2f) excitation, when PSR oscillations and NERH are turned on and off depending on the electrical discharge asymmetry, controlled by the phase difference of the driving frequencies.


When Rachel Carson took on the task of defining environmental health advocacy in the early 1960s, she made the business of government oversight look simple and straightforward. "Much of the necessary knowledge is now available, but we do not use it," she wrote in her 1962 book Silent Spring. "We train ecologists in our universities and even employ them in our government agencies, but we seldom take their advice. We allow the chemical death rain to fall as though there were no alternative, whereas in fact there are many, and our ingenuity could soon discover more if given opportunity."

Carson would likely be dazzled by the extent to which governments of all stripes have since called on scientific experts to help populate a regulatory galaxy that extends from the humblest of municipal bailiwicks to the global economy. Nevertheless, the unfolding of this new world of prevention and protection has been neither tidy nor consistent. The scientific community generates volumes of data about potential hazards to human health, but the process of interpretation—resulting ultimately in the development of policy—is often heavily shaped by political, economic, and even cultural interests, which can vary dramatically from one hazard to the next, as well as from one jurisdiction to the next.

The outcome of any regulatory deliberation can therefore be unexpected and downright frustrating. A given agent might be labeled a toxic threat in one place while being tolerated without prejudice somewhere else, even as the architects of each policy looked at the very same data. That prospect might puzzle many thoughtful and earnest observers who believe definitive scientific findings should yield equally definitive responses.

Daniel Sarewitz recalls his early days as a Congressional Science Fellow in 1989. "The scales fell from my eyes after about a week of being [in Washington, DC]," he says. "When you're a scientist working in academia, what you see is scientists arguing about difficult problems to try to arrive at the truth. When you're on the Hill, you realize what's really going on is these problems are complicated both in terms of the science and in terms of the values. It's possible to bring many different scientific lenses—interpretations of data, choices of what data to use, what theories to use—to any given complex problem. Not surprisingly, those choices end up mapping onto value preferences and political preferences."

Today Sarewitz is director of the Consortium for Science, Policy, & Outcomes, which, in its own words, seeks to enhance the capacity of public policy to link scientific research to beneficial societal outcomes. But Sarewitz says the consortium faces resistance in moving these perspectives into open public debate. The difficulty, as he outlined in an article in the October 2004 issue of Environmental Science & Policy, stems from a common desire of both advocates and opponents of any given regulation to invoke science to make their respective cases. The former will insist that current knowledge warrants doing something, while the latter point to uncertainties in that same knowledge as justification for doing less, or perhaps nothing.


Cut leaves of Davallia solida are widely used in bouquet greenery. However, the leaves wilt and yellow after seven days. Postharvest applications of exogenous cytokinins (CKs), a plant growth regulator (PGR), preventing senescence in many green leafy plants, were studied by pulsing cut D. solida leaves with 6-benzylamiopurine (BA) at a concentration of 100 ppm, or thidiazuron (TDZ) at a concentration of 10 μM for 24 h, compared with distilled water as a control, and then placing the ferns in a controlled room (21 + 2 °C, 70–80% relative humidity (RH), under cool-white fluorescent lights for 12 h/d). Pulsing with BA and TDZ delayed leaf yellowing while preserving chlorophyll (Chl) content. This was due to reduced Chl-degrading enzyme activities on day 8 of the vase life of the leaves, resulting in longer display life of 11.1 and 11.5 days, respectively. TDZ delayed Chl breakdown on day 8 of the vase life of leaves more than was the case for BA. Subsequently, leaves were pulsed in 10 μM TDZ, or distilled water for 24 h, and then 10 leaves from each treatment were packaged in a 25 × 30 cm, 25-μm thickness BOPP bag. All the packages were stored at 10 °C in 10 h/d light for one, two and three weeks, then unpacked and placed in distilled water. Pulsing with TDZ before one-week storage delayed leaf yellowing, maintained Chl content and extended their vase life to 9.6 days compared with one-, two-, and three-week control leaves, which had a vase life of 6.2, 5.8, and 3.6 days, respectively. After one week, the relative fresh weight of the leaves and water uptake did not alter between the control and TDZ groups. The activities of Chl degradation enzymes in the leaves of D. solida pulsed with TDZ prior to storage were significantly suppressed, related to higher Chl content and a lower percentage of leaf yellowing than the control, resulting in a longer vase life of 9.0 days, while the control lasted 7.0 days. A 10 µM TDZ pulsing treatment significantly prevented the yellowing of D. solida fronds during the vase period or storage period, and one-week storage under MA with light conditions is recommended for retaining postharvest quality after storage.


To assess the thermodynamic contribution of the 5‐methyl group of thymine, we have studied the two‐stranded helical complexes poly(dA) · poly(dU) and poly(dA) · poly(dT) and the three‐stranded complexes—poly(dA) · 2poly(dU), poly(dA) · poly(dT) · poly(dU) and poly(dA) · 2poly(dT)—by differential scanning calorimetry, and uv optical melting experiments. The thermodynamic quantities associated with the 3 → 2, 2 → 1, and 3 → 1 melting transitions are found to vary with salt concentration and temperature in a more complex manner than commonly believed. The transition temperatures, Tm, are generally not linear in the logarithm of concentration or activity of NaCl. The change in enthalpy and in entropy upon melting varies with salt concentration and temperature, and a change in heat capacity accompanies each transition. The poly(dA) · 2poly(dU) triple helix is markedly different from poly(dA) · 2poly(dT) in both its CD spectrum and thermodynamic behavior, while the poly(dA) · poly(dT) · poly(dU) triple helix resembles poly(dA) · 2poly(dT) in these properties. In comparing poly(dA) · 2poly(dT) with either the poly(dA) · poly(dT) · poly(dU) or the poly(dA) · 2poly(dU) triplexes, the substitution of thymine for uracil in the third strand results in an enhancement of stability against the 3 → 2 dissociation of ΔΔG° = −135 ± 85 cal (mol A)−1 at 37°C. This represents a doubling of the absolute stability toward dissociation compared to the triplexes with poly(dU) as the third strand. The poly (dA) · poly (dT) duplex is more stable than poly(dA) · poly(dU) by ΔΔG° = −350 ± 60 cal (mol base pair)−1 at 37°C. Poly(dA) · poly(dT) has 50% greater stability than poly(dA) · poly(dU) as a result of the dT for dU substitution in the duplex. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Biopolymers 68: 210– 222, 2003


In this study, ZnO nanopowders and ZnO doped with metals (Cu , Ag- doped ZnO) and (Cd, Ag- doped ZnO) were synthesized by the sol-gel method in order to investigation on the codoping effect on the band gap and photocatalytic activity of ZnO. The synthesized samples are characterized by IR spectroscopy technique. Moreover, the absorption coefficients of the ZnO, Ag-Cd-ZnO and Ag-Cu-ZnO were analyzed by Tauc's approach and the direct band gap is calculated. According to these results, compared with pure ZnO, the band gap of the Ag-Cd-ZnO and Ag-Cu-ZnO decreases and it is dependent on the content of dopands. Furthermore, photocatalytic activity for all samples was investigated under UV irradiation in an aqueous medium. The results have been revealed that Ag-Cd-ZnO and Ag-Cu-ZnO shown


Two small molecules composed of 1,1,4,4-tetracyanobuta-1,3-diene substituted diketopyrrolopyrroles (DPPs) denoted as DPP5 and DPP6 were synthesized and their photophysical and electrochemical properties were investigated. The frontier molecular orbitals based on empirical relation between cyclic voltammetry redox potentials, experimental IP, and EA energies indicate that these two small molecules can be used as an electron acceptor for the polymer bulk heterojunction solar cells. The BHJ solar cells combined with a low band gap D–A copolymer P as an electron donor exhibits promising power conversion efficiency of 3.90% and 4.95%, with DPP5 and DPP6, respectively, after the optimization of active layers, indicating that these small molecules based on DPPs can be the alternative as an electron acceptor to replace fullerene, leading to the low-cost solution-processed polymer solar cells.


The present study was undertaken during the year 2013-14 in Dharwad district of Karnataka. The study covered 15 villages from 3 taluks of Dharwad district to form a sample of 150 respondents were randomly selected. Data was collected from the selected sample through personal interview with the help of pretested structured interview schedule. The finding of the study revealed that seventy per cent of the farmers indicated that High cost of inputs followed by erratic behaviour of rainfall 65.33 per cent, high incidence of pest and diseases 53.33 per cent,. Marketing constraints like, price fluctuation 88.66 per cent followed by malpractice in weighment 77.33 per cent, non-availability of timely market information 63.33 per cent.


As one of the fundamental operation plans of passenger dedicated line, electric multiple unit (EMU) routing plan directly affects operation efficiency and the quantity of the EMU. The connotation and significance of EMU routing plan are introduced; constraint conditions and evaluation standard of routing plan are analyzed. Through analyzing connection relation of EMU, inspection and repair system, capacity of maintenance depot, evaluation standard of plan, etc., the EMU scheduling problem is transformed into the Traveling Salesman Problem (TSP) which contains many constraint conditions and objective functions. The problem has been proved to be NP-complete. Because Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) algorithm is multi-agent based intelligent algorithm which has good ability for dealing with complex constraint conditions, it can adapt characteristics of the problem better. Practical solutions with actual track data are tested; the algorithm is proved to be effective by comparing some appraisal indices of auto-generating scheme and artificial scheme.


A fully differential front-end circuit for a neural recording system with spike and Local Field Potential (LFP) separation by means of switched capacitor (SC) filters is reported in this paper. In many neural recording chips the transmitter is the most power hungry element and defines the number of channels on a chip. With a separation of the neural signal, it is possible to reduce the data rate and so the power consumption of the transmitter without any reduction of resolution in the quantized signal. The system consists of a low-noise-amplifier (LNA), an anti-aliasing-filter with tunable gain and a corner frequency at 50kHz to enable SC circuits with a clock frequency of 100kHz. Two SC biquad filters with tunable gain and tunable corner frequency are implemented to split the spikes and the LFP from each other and to amplify the sub signals to the full swing. Both channels provide an input referred noise of 3.8μVrms in the passband and the whole front-end circuit has a power dissipation of 52μW. A prototype is fabricated in a standard 0.18μm CMOS process and tested successfully.


As one of many recent welcomed volumes on audiovisual translation (AVT), this book is edited by Irene Ranzato and Serenella Zanotti who are both celebrated authors in this area, particularly when i...


In a method for tunnel construction, in which a slot is made running around the circumference of the tunnel on the face in the mountains, a supporting layer is made of a hardening material around the tunnel circumference in the slot and material is then removed from the face, while holding the material a shuttering element is slid into the slot. A formwork element (13) for shuttering and supporting a support layer (10) in tunnel construction can be slidably attached to a support frame (40). A formwork system has several such formwork elements and a support frame (40) to which the formwork elements are slidably attached. A tunnel construction machine has a tool (12, 70) that digs a slot (15) around the tunnel circumference on the face (14) in the mountains (17) and that is movably attached to a support frame (71) and by a controller (72 ) is automatically guided along the desired path. The machine can have a formwork system, the support frame (71) of the tunneling machine also being that (40) of the formwork system.


Several studies question the adaptive value of female preferences for older males. Theory and evidence show that older males carry more deleterious mutations in their sperm than younger males carry. These mutations are not visible to females choosing mates. Germ-line mutations could oppose preferences for "good genes." Choosy females run the risk that offspring of older males will be no more attractive or healthy than offspring of younger males. Germ-line mutations could pose a particular problem when females can only judge male trait size, rather than assessing age directly. I ask whether or not females will prefer extreme traits, despite reduced offspring survival due to age-dependent mutation. I use a quantitative genetic model to examine the evolution of female preferences, an age-dependent male trait, and overall health ("condition"). My dynamical equation includes mutation bias that depends on the generation time of the population. I focus on the case where females form preferences for older males because male trait size depends on male age. My findings agree with good genes theory. Females at equilibrium always select above-average males. The trait size preferred by females directly correlates with the direct costs of the preference. Direct costs can accentuate the equilibrium preference at a higher rate than mutational parameters. Females can always offset direct costs by mating with older, more ornamented males. Age-dependent mutation in condition maintains genetic variation in condition and thereby maintains the selective value of female preferences. Rather than eliminating female preferences, germ-line mutations provide an essential ingredient in sexual selection.


Objective To investigate the three-dimensional imaging features of feeding arteries to primary lung cancer and the clinical value by 64-slice spiral CT angiography(CTA).Methods The image data of 63 patients who received enhanced chest 64-slice spiral CT scan with at least one bronchial artery clearly displayed were processed at the workstation.Among the 63 cases,there were 43 cases of primary lung cancer(37 cases confirmed by pathology and 6 cases confirmed by the synthesized clinical methods)and 20 cases without any chest lesion confirmed by CT as normal control group.The spatial imaging features of the arteries supplying to lesion were observed and analyzed using multi-planar reformat(MPR),maximum intensity projection(MIP)and volume rendering(VR).Results All 43 cases with lung cancer were supplied by the bronchial arteries and 8 of them were supplied by the bronchial arteries and other arteries of systemic circulation.Three-dimensional imaging features of these feeding bronchial arteries such as origin,number and diameter can be showed clearly.That only one bronchial artery supplying lesion was found in 22 cases(51.2%),of which the main trunk of bronchial arteries were dilated in 8 cases and both the main trunk and branches were dilated and tortuous in 14 cases.These feeding vessels all extended down to or entered into lesions.That 2 or 3 bronchial arteries supplying lesion was seen in 13 cases(30.2%)and the anastomosis usually occurred.That bronchial arteries and other arteries of systemic circulation supplying the same lesion was observed in 8 cases(18.6%).Conclusion Bronchial arteries are the main feeding arteries of primary lung cancer and sometimes other arteries of systemic circulation also supply the lesion.The 64-slice spiral CTA can show the three-dimensional imaging features of bronchial arteries feeding primary lung cancer safely and clearly,which can be used as the roadmap for the intervention therapy of lung cancer.


The leaves of Lobelia inflata Linn. have been said either to contain crystals of calcium oxalate or to have no crystals of any kind. Other descriptions note the presence of droplets of oil in the mesophyll. This anomalous situation needs clarifying. It is shown that the crystals are fat.


To solve the problem of traditional cutting edge design for revolving cutters in the 2-axis ganged NC machining,a novel cutting edge design is presented,the corresponding general main models for design and virtual manufacturing cutting edge of revolving cutters are deduced,and the applying example of ball-nosed cylindrical cutter is provided.


Unexplained infertility which amounts to about 30% of the infertile couple, can be defined as the lack of an obvious cause for a couple's infertility and the inability to conceive after at least 12 cycles of unprotected intercourse for whom all the standard evaluations are normal. The veracity of 'unexplained infertility' term has been challenged by many clinicians and researchers and it has been emphasized that the assignment of the title to an infertile couple is much dependent on the quality and nature of the diagnostic tests performed [1,2]. According to the NICE guidelines, necessary tests for unexplained infertility are semen analysis, assessment of ovulation and the luteal phase, and assessment of tubal patency by hysterosalpingogram or laparoscopy. However, there is controversy about the value of endometrial biopsy, ovarian reserve (Serum antimullerian hormone, antral follicle count), post-coital test and serum prolactin levels. The inability to find the specific cause of couples' infertility does not mean that there is absolutely no cause for the Research Article


It has been proposed that C-terminal motifs of the catalytic subunit of budding yeast polymerase (pol) ε (POL2) couple DNA replication to the S/M checkpoint (Navas, T. A., Zheng, Z., and Elledge, S. J. (1995) Cell80, 29–39). Scanning deletion analysis of the C terminus reveals that 20 amino acid residues between two putative C-terminal zinc fingers are essential for DNA replication and for an intact S/M cell cycle checkpoint. All mutations affecting the inter-zinc finger amino acids or the zinc fingers themselves are sensitive to methylmethane sulfonate and have reduced ability to induce RNR3, showing that the mutants are defective in the transcriptional response to DNA damage as well as the cell cycle response. The mutations affect the assembly of the pol ε holoenzyme. Two-hybrid assays show that thePOL2 subunit interacts with itself, and that the replication and checkpoint mutants are specifically defective in the interaction, suggesting (but not proving) that direct or indirect dimerization may be important for the normal functions of pol ε. ThePOL2 C terminus is sufficient for interaction withDPB2, the essential and phylogenetically conserved subunit of pol ε, but not for interaction with DPB3. Neither Dpb3p nor Dpb2p homodimerizes in the two-hybrid assay.


Overview This document contains additional explanatory text supporting our Eurographics 2006 paper: "Cross dissolve without cross fade: preserving contrast, color and salience in image compositing", M. Grundland, R. Vohra, G. P. Williams, and N. A. Dodgson, Computer Graphics Forum, 25(3), E. Groller and L. Szirmay-Kalos (guest editors), 2006 That paper is terse in order to fit within the ten page limit set by Eurographics. This document provides more detailed background to this research and an extended discussion of related work.


The Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) has provided the first energy-resolved all-sky maps of energetic neutral atom (ENA) emissions from the heliosphere's boundary with the local interstellar medium (LISM). The IBEX maps reveal globally distributed ENA emissions with a superimposed narrow "ribbon" of enhanced ENA emission, an unpredicted feature requiring new models for the interaction of the heliosphere with the LISM. The ribbon appears to be ordered by the interstellar magnetic field, up to 3 times brighter than the globally distributed ENA flux and spectrally distinct from it. Over half-a-dozen theories are currently competing to explain the ribbon's true origin. IBEX observations have revealed remarkably rapid time-dependence controlled by solar conditions in the protracted minimum. The separation of IBEX globally distributed emissions from the ribbon shows the deflection of the heliospheric tail toward the interstellar field direction. The line-of-sight integrated pressure of the globally distributed flux is used to infer the strength of the interstellar magnetic field and morphology of the termination shock. Thus, IBEX charts the remarkable outer boundaries of our solar system, opening new paradigms in understanding global interstellar interactions and their implications for the history and future of our solar system.


Two experiments tested an information-processing model of causal judgment proposed by D. L. Hamilton, P. D. Grubb, D. A. Acorn, T. K. Trolier, and S. Carpenter (1990). In Experiment 1 the explanatory quality (plausibility, sufficiency, and likelihood) of context information pertaining to a behavioral event was varied independently of its implications for internal or external causality. In Experiment 2 perceivers performed tasks requiring either item-specific elaboration or relational encoding of the information in addition to making external versus internal causal attributions. Results imply that (a) perceivers encode the causal potency of individual information items even when the judgment task requires only a general internal versus external attribution and (b) perceivers engage in multiple modes of encoding information, depending on the implicational structure of the information array and on the explanatory quality of the context items


Survivability (resilience) of Indonesia small and micro firms seems to have a strong relation with firm's size. Smaller firms have higher probability to operate longer due to their flexibility. These resilience is related to their choice of using only their owned self-capital without making any bank/non-bank loans. The characteristic make them tougher in facing economic crisis and easier for them to re-organize their business. Female owner tends to choose this 'no-loan' strategy in Indonesia case. These preliminary findings needs further investigation using more details data.


In keeping with the traditional emphasis on safety, nuclear technologists were prompted by the Chernobyl accident (1986), to consider the consequences of accidents Beyond the Design Basis Accident (BDBA) scenarios, despite the fact, that the probability of such an occurrence was considered extremely low. These consequences, though highly unlikely, necessitate additional measures to protect the public from possible adverse radiological impact and it is in this context, that there is need for drawing up emergency preparedness plan for such contingencies.


In Africa, healthcare services are primarily concentrated in urban areas while the greatest part of people resides in the rural areas, where health care services are often basic or inexistent. Consequently, a very high number of inhabitants of rural Africa does not have access to emergency health care services (Sanders & Chopra, 2006). Advances in Web 2.0 technologies are changing the way healthcare services are provided and the term "e-health" is broadly used to describe this evolution. There is Alessia D'Andrea IRPPS-CNR, Italy


Objectives:  Eosinophils are common findings cells in allergic asthma as is sub‐base membrane thickening of the airways. The objective of this review was to summarise some recent findings linking the activities of eosinophils to airways remodelling.


By collecting old Guilin culture data and accumulating first-hand data,as well as learning from the domestic and international theme park's update,planning and designing concept,the paper,taking "Guilin story" theme park as an example,analyzed the context of their cultural design heritage,focused on the practical application of traditional values,cultural achivements and innovative ideas.


Objective To study the expression of Gult-1 in cervical adenocarcinoma and prognosis analysis.Methods Gult-1 was detected by immunohistochemistry (EnVision) in cervical adenocarcinoma and cancer adjacent tissue.Results In cancer adjacent tissue and cervical adenocarcinoma,the positive rates of Gult-1 were 2.22 % (1/45),58.67 % (44/75),respectively,and there was statistical significance between them (x2 =38.23,P =0.00).The expression of Gult-1 was not correlated to age,histological classification and infiltrated depth (all P > 0.05).However,it was correlated to tumor size,histological grade and lymphatic nodes metastasis (all P < 0.05).The survival rate of positive Gult-1 patients was lower than negative Gult-1 patients (x 2 =4.27,P =0.04).Conclusion The over-expression of Guh-1 in cervical adenocarcinoma indicates poorly differentiated cancer,the possibility of lymphatic nodes metastasis and unfavourable prognosis.

Key words:
Uterine cervical neoplasms;  Gult-1;  Prognosis


A similarity index of maximum residue level (MRL) regulations is introduced into a variable elasticity of substitution (VES) model to analyze the impacts of MRL regulation similarity on trade flows and social welfare. We specially consider the situation where the requirements set by the importing country are stricter than those of the exporting country. We find that the more similar the MRL regulation between trading partners is, the more substitutable their goods are, and for the consumers that have home preferences for domestic goods, they prefer the imported goods that are more similar to the domestic goods. Our results also show that if the developing countries upward harmonized their MRL standards to developed countries, their exports would expand.


As elevated triglyceride (TG) to high-density
lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) ratio has been described as predictor for
cardio metabolic disease with insulin resistance (IR) in the background,
the aim was to assess the relationship between this ratio and IR in youth. Oral glucose tolerance test
was performed in 318 Brazilian students (175 girls, 11.2 ± 3.2 years,
BMI_z-score 1.2 ± 1.4 SD). Measurements: BMI, waist circumference (WC), blood
pressure (BP), lipids, insulin and high
sensitivity Creactive protein (hsCRP). Excessive weight and abdominal
obesity were defined using BMI_z-score and WC and IR by Homeostasis model assessment-insulin
resistance (HOMA-IR). TG/HDL-C
median was 2.37. There was an association between TG/ HDL-C and WC, systolic
and diastolic BP, insulin, HOMA-IR, hsCRP, (p


Precision detector for complex insertion ratio measuring systems, C. M. Allred and R. A. Lawton, IEEE Trans . Instr. Meas. Im-13, Nos. 2 and 3, 76-81 (june-Sept. 1964). A precision, low-noise , highly sensitive, synchronous RF detector is described that permits simultaneous phase and level nulling in complex insertion ratio measuring systems. This insertion ratio is a measure of both the phase shift and magnitude change produced by a network when inserted in a transmission path. A dc-RF substitution error in dual-element bolometer mounts, G. F . Engen, IEEE Trans. Instr. Meas. IM-13, Nos. 2 and 3, 58-64 (june-Sept. /964) . Most of the coaxial type bolometer mounts in current use employ a pair of bolometer eleme nts which are connected in series for the dc or audio-frequency bias posers, and in parallel at radio or microwave frequencies. In the frequency range where these techniques are most often e mployed, the dc-RF substitution error has been generally believed to be negligible. It is quite possible , however, for this to be true of the elements individually, and yet fail to be true of a pair of these e lements as used in a typical coaxial mount. If only the sum of the resistances of the two elements is maintained at a constant value, and if the resistance division between the two elements changes with the application of RF power, an error is introduced which is given by the equation: e = [(l/yb) (I/ya)]~,., whe re ya and yb are the "ohms per milliwatt" coe ffi c ients of the two bolometer e lements, and ~r is the s hift in resistance division. An experimental s tudy indicates that, in the existing state-of-the-art, this e rror may be ignored in many applications but is large enough to be important in others, particularly at the higher power levels . Further analysis of the modulated subcarrier technique of attenuation measurement, W . E. Little, IEEE Trans . lnst. Meas . IM-13, Nos. 2 and 3,71-76 (june-Sept. /964). The modulated subcarrier technique of attenuation measurement offers an accurate and convenient means of calibrating rotary vane attenuators. The technique also presents the possibility of being extended to other types of attenuation measurement. This paper gives an analysis of the output of the microwave detector, assuming it is completely linear; an error analysis of the technique ; and a comparison of the technique with the 30-Mc IF substitution technique of attenuation measurement.


The invention discloses a method, a system and a device for data synchronization among storage systems. The method comprises the following steps: a synchronization source point reads a data synchronization operation from a stream file, sends a data synchronization request to a synchronization destination point according to the data synchronization operation and carries the position of the data synchronization operation in the stream file in the data synchronization request as a first POS position; the synchronization destination point receives the data synchronization request, reads the first POS position from the data synchronization request and verifies the first POS position according to a second POS position stored in the synchronization destination point; the synchronization destination point executes the data synchronization operation according to the data synchronization request when the verification is successful and updates the second POS position stored in the synchronization destination point to the first POS position after successful execution of the data synchronization operation; and the synchronization destination point sends a verification failure message to the synchronization source point when the verification fails. The reliability of data synchronization can be improved by using the method, the system and the device for data synchronization among storage systems.


Abstract:This paper explores a potential opportunity of new apparel for millennial women specifically designed for travel. It examines the qualities of apparel desired by millennial women, as inspired by the tremendous success of athleisure wear, which has successfully integrated function and fashion in everyday style. I selected this topic based on my interest in travel and my experiences as a student abroad for four months this past year. It seemed to me that there is no apparel brand specifically addressing travel wear to incorporate the functional and fashionable benefits women travelers would appreciate, yet traveling is extremely popular for millennial women, who have the disposable spending to support a true travel brand.By benchmarking the major trend in athleisure apparel, this paper researches the potential for brands to dramatically "reinvent" travel apparel. Using an online survey conducted with respondents sourced through a Qualtrics survey audience, the responses and results demonstrate the importance and relevance of this paper. The survey was conducted with over 300 women between 18 and 35 years old on the Pace University Pleasantville campus. The findings highlight a clear insight that travel wear reinvented has a promising opportunity.


Although the human eye exhibits ~2 diopters of longitudinal chromatic aberration, attempts at correcting this aberration with achromatizing lenses have failed to improve visual resolution, and such corrections are rarely used in spatial vision experiments. Recently, however, it has become common practice to use achromatizing lenses when viewing color-modulated isoluminant patterns because uncorrected chromatic aberrations introduce unwanted luminance artifacts into the retinal image.


PurposeOwnership concentration (OC) is an essential element of corporate governance (CG) for a firm's performance. The purpose of the study is to investigate the connectivity of OC (particularly considering promoters' holdings) with the firm's financial distress (FD) of non-financial firms (NFF) listed in India.Design/methodology/approachThe panel data regression analysis (applying quantile regression for the 25th quantile, 50th quantile, and 75th quantile) is employed to inspect the connection between OC (promoters' holdings) and the firm's FD (computed using Altman Z-scores). The data for a cross-section of 78 listed firms (non-financial) in India, considering the time frame of five years (2015–16 to 2019–20), are cumulated for the study. The leverage (leverage ratio), competition (Lerner index), valuation (mcap), sales, and profitability (net profit margin) variables are incorporated as control variables.FindingsThe study's findings reveal that OC (promoters' holdings) positively relates to the firm's FD because OC negatively associates with Zscore (as Zscore is inverse to FD). Additionally, the non-linear association also indicates positive connectivity of OC and Zscore (a U shape association), alternatively showing a negative non-linear connection of OC (promoters' holdings) with the firm's FD (inverse U shape association). This result implies that initially, promoters' holdings enhance the firm's FD, and after a maximum threshold, promoters' holdings start reducing FD in non-financial listed firms in India. The findings also show an interesting aspect of OC at different quantiles. The results indicate that a higher OC is powerful when distress is both high and low to achieve stability. Conversely, less OC among promoters is required to achieve such stability when the distress is medium (50th quantile).Research limitations/implicationsThe scope of the study is limited to NFFs listed in India, which is one of the limitations of the present paper. Hence, this does not provide evidence for financial firms. Only one aspect of OC (promoters' holdings) is considered in the current study. However, OC can also be explored for FD in terms of institutional and retail investors. These limitations can be considered as the present study's future scope.Originality/valueMost of the studies regarding OC have explored the broader aspect of OC. However, the current study has narrowed the OC to promoters' holdings. No other study exclusively examines the association of OC (as promoters' holdings) with the firm's FD. Promoters' holdings have a more significant role in a firm's CG practices because of direct involvement of promoters' holdings in business activities. Thus, the present study's findings have notable implications for managers, policymakers, and investors concerned with the financial health of firms.


Abstract Background Laparoscopic gastrectomy has been established for treatment of early gastric cancer (EGC) especially in Eastern Asian countries. Currently, it still needs evaluation for advanced gastric cancer (AGC, T ≥ 2). Difficulty is how far Asian study data are valid for western conditions. Methods Out of 502 patients who underwent gastric cancer surgery between 2003 and 2016 at Klinikum Suedstadt Rostock 90 patients were selected for a retrospective study to compare totally laparoscopic D2-gastrectomy (LG, n = 45) with open D2-gastrectomy (OG, n = 45). The groups were matched by age, gender and tumour stage (TNM). Results Average age was 62.9 years (33 – 83), 42.2% were female. There were no differences between both study groups concerning BMI, ECOG and comorbidities. Amounts of EGC and AGC were 35.5% and 64.4% in LG, 28.9% and 71.0% in OG (p = 0.931). In LG-group 53.3% of the patients and in OG-group 51.1% of the patients were nodal negative (p = 0.802). 31.1% of patients in LG and in 33.3% in OG (p = 0.821) undergone perioperative chemotherapy. Total gastrectomy was performed in 73.3% in LG and 82.2% in OG, subtotal resections were done in 26.7% in LG and 17.8% in OG (p = 0.310). Resection free margins (R0) were recognized in 97.8% of the patients in both groups, and for EGC in all cases (p = 0.928). Total numbers of retrieved lymph nodes were significant higher in LG (33.1, 17 – 72) than in OG (28.2, 14 – 57). A significant longer operation time was noticed for laparoscopic gastrectomy in contrast to open surgery (+ 43.0 ± 27.2 min, p = 0.0054). Overall morbidity in OG (44.4%) was twice as high as in LG (22.2%, p < 0.05) due to lower rate of minor complications (Clavien I – II) in LG (LG vs. OG: 13.3% vs. 37.8%, p = 0.0078). For major complications (Clavien ≥ III) no difference between both groups was detected (LG vs. OG: 8.8% vs. 6.6%, p = 0.69). LG showed a significant faster postoperative recovery with earlier oral fluid intake (LG vs. OG: 25.9 h vs. 46.2 h) and shorter time to first flatus (LG vs. OG: 81.6 vs. 102.6 h). Patients after LG were earlier out of bed (LG vs. OG: 69.7 h vs. 108.7 h) and also hospital stay was significantly shorter (11.9 days in LG vs. 16.3 days in OG, p = 0.037). 30- and 90-days mortality was equal for LG and OG (0 and 2.2% per group). After a median follow up of 51.9 month (1 – 117) there were similar results for 3- and 5-year overall survival (OS for LG: 75.6% and 64.6% vs. OG: 68.9% and 64.6%, p = 0.446). Also no differences for 3- and 5-year OS were detected concerning patients without lymph node metastases (LG: 91.7% and 83.4% vs. OG: 91.3% and 78.3%, p = 0.658) or lymph node positive patients (LG: 47.6% and 38.1% vs. OG: 40.9% and 31.8%, p = 0.665). Conclusion Despite western conditions laparoscopic D2 gastrectomy is certainly a save and feasibly approach for surgical therapy of EGC and AGC with low morbidity and mortality, and faster postoperative recovery. The oncologic outcome seems to be equivalent to open surgery. Zusammenfassung Einleitung Laparoskopische Magenresektionen sind insbesondere in Asien bei der Behandlung von Frühkarzinomen (EGC) etabliert. Für fortgeschrittene Magenkarzinome (AGC, >T2) befindet sich das Verfahren aktuell in der Evaluation. Es stellt sich die Frage, inwieweit asiatische Studiendaten auf westliche Verhältnisse übertragen werden können. Material und Methode Aus insgesamt 502 Patienten, die zwischen 2003 und 2016 wegen eines Magenkarzinoms am Klinikum Südstadt Rostock operiert werden mussten, wurden für eine retrospektive Kontrollstudie von laparoskopischer und offener D2-Gastrektomie 90 Patienten selektioniert und für eine Matched-Pair-Analyse nach Alter, Geschlecht und histopathologischem Tumorstadium (TNM, UICC) den beiden Untersuchungsgruppen laparoskopische Gastrektomie (LG, n = 45) und offene Gastrektomie (OG, n = 45) zugewiesen. Ergebnisse Das Durchschnittsalter der Gesamtkohorte betrug 62,9 Jahre (33 – 83 Jahre). 42,4% waren Frauen. Die Untersuchungsgruppen unterschieden sich bez. BMI, ECOG-Performance-Status (ECOG: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) und Nebenerkrankungsrate nicht. EGC und AGC waren in 35,5 und 64,4% in der LG-Gruppe sowie 28,9 und 71,0% in der OG-Gruppe vertreten (p = 0,931). In der LG-Gruppe waren 53,3% der Patienten nodal negativ (vs. OG 51,1%, p = 0,802). Eine perioperative Chemotherapie erhielten 31,1% in der LG-Gruppe und 33,3% in OG-Gruppe (p = 0,821). Eine Gastrektomie wurde in 73,3% im LG-Arm und 82,2% im OG-Arm durchgeführt. Subtotale Resektionen erfolgten in 26,7% (LG) und 17,8% (OG, p = 0,310). Die R0-Resektionsrate betrug in beiden Gruppen 97,8%, für EGC jeweils 100%. Die Anzahl der resezierten Lymphknoten (LK) war in der LG-Gruppe mit 33,1 (17 – 72) signifikant höher als in der OG-Gruppe (28,2; 14 – 57). Laparoskopische Resektionen benötigten eine signifikant längere OP-Zeit (227,2 vs. 184,2 min, p = 0,0054). Minorkomplikationen Grad I – II waren im LG-Arm signifikant seltener (LG vs. OG 13,3 vs. 37,8%, p = 0,0078). Majorkomplikationen Grad >III traten gleich häufig auf (LG vs. OG 8,8 vs. 6,6%, p = 0,69). Patienten nach LG konnten jeweils signifikant eher flüssige Kost aufnehmen (LG vs. OG 25,9 vs. 46,2 h), wiesen eine kürzere postoperative Atonie auf (LG vs. OG 81,6 vs. 102,2 h) und waren eher mobil (LG vs. OG 69,7 vs. 108,7 h). Auch der postoperative KH-Aufenthalt war mit 11,9 Tagen in der LG-Gruppe signifikant kürzer (vs. OG 16,3 d, p = 0,037). Die 30- und 90-Tages-Letalität war mit jeweils 0 und 2,2% identisch. Bei einem durchschnittlichen Follow-up von 59,1 Monaten (1 – 117 Monate) unterschieden sich das 3- und 5-Jahres-overall-Survival (OS) nicht (LG 75,6 und 64,6% vs. OG 68,9 und 64,6%, p = 0,446). Ebenfalls ohne Unterschied blieben das 3- und 5-Jahres-OS für nodal negative Patienten (LG 91,7 und 83,4% vs. OG 91,3 und 78,3%, p = 0,658) sowie nodal positive Patienten (LG 47,6 und 38,1% vs. OG 40,9 und 31,8%, p = 0,665). Schlussfolgerung Auch unter westlichen Bedingungen ist die LG bei EGC und AGC sicher und komplikationsarm durchführbar. Patienten erholen sich postoperativ schneller und weisen ein gleichwertiges onkologisches Langzeitergebnis auf.


This paper aims to identify the unique characteristics of healthcare services, the challenges faced in the implementation of marketing principles into the healthcare services sector and also the behavior tendencies of the healthcare consumer. Taking into account the differences between healthcare services and other services and the importance of the doctor-patient relationship, a new marketing approach seems to be a solution for all problems and a response for all unanswered questions. A review of the theoretical backgrounds of healthcare services marketing and relationship marketing is presented further on.


alongside skateboarding. Thirdly, the editors have truly managed to put together geographically diverse exploration of surfing with chapters exploring surfing in Australia, China, Africa, and America. Many of the chapters are written with a historical approach to studying surfing, making this book highly relevant for sport historians interested in surfing and other lifestyle/action sports. A well-written and recommended read for surfing history enthusiasts!


Modern autonomous vehicles adopt state-of-the-art DNN models to interpret the sensor data and perceive the environment. However, DNN models are vulnerable to different types of adversarial attacks, which pose significant risks to the security and safety of the vehicles and passengers. One prominent threat is the backdoor attack, where the adversary can compromise the DNN model by poisoning the training samples. Although lots of effort has been devoted to the investigation of the backdoor attack to conventional computer vision tasks, its practicality and applicability to the autonomous driving scenario is rarely explored, especially in the physical world. In this paper, we target the lane detection system, which is an indispensable module for many autonomous driving tasks, e.g., navigation, lane switching. We design and realize thefirst physical backdoor attacks to such system. Our attacks are comprehensively effective against different types of lane detection algorithms. Specifically, we introduce two attack methodologies (poison-annotation and clean-annotation) to generate poisoned samples. With those samples, the trained lane detection model will be infected with the backdoor, and can be activated by common objects (e.g., traffic cones) to make wrong detections, leading the vehicle to drive off the road or onto the opposite lane. Extensive evaluations on public datasets and physical autonomous vehicles demonstrate that our backdoor attacks are effective, stealthy and robust against various defense solutions. Our codes and experimental videos can be found in \textcolorblue \urlhttps://sites.google.com/view/lane-detection-attack/lda .


Objective
To demonstrate the clinical and electrophysiological characteristics of stiff-person syndrome (SPS) and variants,investigate the frequency of coexisting autoimmune disease and cancer,and determine the correlation between anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) antibody titers and severity and outcome of the disease.

Methods
Clinical and electrophysiological data of 8 SPS patients of Peking Union Medical College Hospital between 2001 and 2012 were collected.We used Rankin Scale to score and count the probability of coexisting autoimmune disease and cancer,and used SPSS 17.0 to analyze the correlation between anti-GAD antibody titers,severity and outcome of the disease.

Results
Seven out of the 8 SPS patients were rigidity and spasms of trunk and lower extremities.Four out of the 6 patients underwent electromyography examination showed evidence of continuous motor unit activity,especially in paraspinal muscles.None of the 4 patients underwent electroencephalography examination showed epileptiform discharges. Five of the 7 patients underwent anti-GAD antibody examination were seropositive.Among these GAD antibody seropositive patients,3 patients had diabetes mellitus,4 patients had thyroid disease,and 1 had coexisting cancer.Among the 2 anti-GAD antibody seronegative patients,none of them had diabetes mellitus,1 had thyroid disease,and 1 had coexisting cancer.Among the patients whose anti-GAD antibody titers were more than 2.000×106U/L,the Rankin scores before treatment were 5,4,4 respectively,and the Rankin scores improvement after treatment were 1,2,2 respectively.Among the patients whose anti-GAD antibody titers were less than 2.000×106U/L,the Rankin scores before treatment were 4,4 respectively,and the Rankin scores improvement after treatment were 2,2 respectively.Between the patients with anti-GAD antibody titers less than and more than 2.000×106U/L,the Rankin scores before treatment had no significant difference (U=2.000,P=0.414),and the Rankin scores improvement after treatment had no significant difference (U=2.000,P=0.414).

Conclusions
The main clinical manifestations of SPS patients are rigidity and painful spasms of axial muscles,and electromyography examination shows evidence of continuous motor unit activity.Anti-GAD antibody titers may have no practical value in predicting the severity and outcome of SPS,but classification by anti-GAD antibody serostatus may be useful for predicting the risk of coexisting autoimmune disease and cancer.

Key words:
Stiff-person syndrome; Autoantibodies; Electrophysiology; Glutamate decarboxylase; Autoimmune diseases; Forecasting


Background Impacted tooth is often unidentified because there is no symptom. It is found when patient is examined by dentist. The maxillary canine should be retained for strength masticatory function, esthetics and child development. Purpose To report treatment options of impacted canine in the 13 years old child. Case Thirteen years-old girl came to the Universitas Gadjah Mada Dental Hospital with complaints of the upper right permanent canine had not erupted, with no history of pain. Periapical radiograph showed the impacted position of tooth #13 mesioangular. The shift sketch technique radiograph showed the impacted canine located at the palatal site. Case management Surgical exposure the upper right maxillary canine was done, followed by orthodontic treatment to direct tooth position into occlusal line. Fixed orthodontic appliance used was Roth bracket with straight wire technique. After surgery and orthodontic treatment, #13 was in normal occlusion. Conclusion The surgical exposure followed by orthodontic treatment could be done successfully with special consideration to the patient's age, the dental space, location of dental crowns, dental inclination, the apical root form of impacted tooth and patient cooperation.


The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences does not assume any responsibility or liability for any errors in the abstracts. Volume 31 Number 3 (Supplement 2) August 2004 Suppl. 2 – S1 This supplement was made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from Schering Canada Inc.


In the letter, the analysis of a new technique for fault-tolerant computing is presented. This technique is applicable to systems with a large number of modules which require the simultaneous and reliable execution of multiple jobs.


AbstractSweden has had a long tradition of freedom of the press and freedom of speech. Today the judicial area is regulated by the constitution of the press and the constitution of speech. The purp ...


Antiferromagnets have recently been propelled to the forefront of spintronics by their high potential for revolutionizing memory technologies. For this, understanding the formation and driving mechanisms of the domain structure is paramount. In this work, we investigate the domain structure in a thin-film canted antiferromagnet $\alpha$-Fe$_2$O$_3$. We find that the internal destressing fields driving the formation of domains do not follow the crystal symmetry of $\alpha$-Fe$_2$O$_3$, but fluctuate due to substrate clamping. This leads to an overall isotropic distribution of the N\'eel order with locally varying effective anisotropy in antiferromagnetic thin films. Furthermore, we show that the weak ferromagnetic nature of $\alpha$-Fe$_2$O$_3$ leads to a qualitatively different dependence on magnetic field compared to collinear antiferromagnets such as NiO. The insights gained from our work serve as a foundation for further studies of electrical and optical manipulation of the domain structure of antiferromagnetic thin films.


Furosemide-induced SHPT is a rare complication of diuretic therapy. Cinacalcet was used successfully when traditional therapy with furosemide discontinuation, calcium, and calcitriol failed. Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) is a rare complication of furosemide therapy that can occur in patients treated with the loop diuretic for a long period of time. We report a 6-month-old 28-weeks premature infant treated chronically with furosemide for his bronchopulmonary dysplasia, who developed hypocalcemia and severe SHPT, adversely affecting his bones. Discontinuation of the loop diuretic and the addition of supplemental calcium and calcitriol only partially reversed the SHPT, bringing serum parathyroid hormone level down from 553 to 238 pg/mL. After introduction of the calcimimetic Cinacalcet, we observed a sustained normalization of parathyroid hormone concentration at 27 to 63 pg/mL and, with that correction, of all biochemical abnormalities and healing of the bone disease. No adverse effects were noted. We conclude that in cases of SHPT due to furosemide in which traditional treatment fails, there may be room to consider the addition of a calcimimetic agent.


Following the oil crisis of 1973 and the consequent rapid increase of oil prices, waste heat recovery systems have become almost universally accepted as a means of optimising fuel efficiency. The authors, of Peter Brotherhood Ltd., describe modern WHR configur- ations and their design criteria for maximum economic effect. A systems approach to design is advocated.


The common law regarding the formation of contracts made through an agent on behalf of a principal suffering from latent mental incapacity is still undeveloped. This article argues that, in general, such a principal can confer actual authority to contract on an agent so long as the agent (reasonably) is, and remains, unaware of the incapacity. On the same basis, an incapax principal can manifest to a third party that such an appointment has been made, thereby creating apparent authority in the agent.


In this report, we provide a description of the sampling design and the data collection activities for Round 3 (2006) of the Social Security Administration (SSA) National Beneficiary Survey (NBS).


The discovery of graphene has brought great innovations to materials science. Since tributyltin antifouling coatings were banned worldwide in 2008, the development of green antifouling coatings has become necessary. Recently, novel graphene‐related antifouling coatings have been the focus of many studies due to their enhanced mechanical strength, excellent antifouling capabilities, and environmental friendliness. This review starts by introducing the basic antifouling mechanisms of graphene nanosheets and the possible antifouling mechanisms when graphene is incorporated into coatings. Subsequently, the progress and existing problems regarding the application of graphene in the prevention of marine biofouling are discussed. Specifically, this review focuses on six graphene‐related antifouling coatings, including pure graphene film, nanohybrids, foul release coatings, photocatalytic nanocomposites, desalination membranes, and materials for uranium enrichment. The fabrication, antifouling properties, working mechanisms, and future development of graphene‐related antifouling coatings are highlighted. In addition, the potential environmental risk of using graphene materials in preventing marine biofouling is explained, and the basic requirements for designing an environmentally friendly graphene‐related antifouling coating are discussed. Finally, the prospect of applying graphene materials for combating marine biofouling is presented. This review aims to aid in improving the design of graphene‐related green antifouling coatings.


Man-made disasters have an element of human intent involving a failure of a man-made system, as opposed to natural disasters resulting from natural hazards. Man-made disasters include crime, arson, civil disorder, terrorism, war, biological/chemical threat, cyber-attacks, etc. From the above listed manmade disasters, Terrorism is the recent and a major cause of human loses in Ethiopia.


We aimed to investigate the expression and significance of Epstein-Barr virus-latent membrane protein 1 in human immunodeficiency virus-related diffuse large B-cell lymphomas. 22 cases of human immunodeficiency virus-related diffuse large B-cell lymphomas samples were collected. The control group consisted of 7 cases of non-human immunodeficiency virus-related diffuse large B-cell lymphomas, 6 cases of human immunodeficiency virus-reactive hyperplasia and 6 cases of non-human immunodeficiency virus. The expression of Epstein-Barr virus-latent membrane protein 1 was detected by immunohistochemistry and analyzed in combination with clinicopathology characteristics. The total positive rate of Epstein-Barr virus-latent membrane protein 1 was 77.3 % in human immunodeficiency virus-related diffuse large B-cell lymphomas and 71.4 % in non-human immunodeficiency virus-related diffuse large B-cell lymphomas. Most related diffuse large B-cell lymphomas cells showed nuclear staining pattern and the nuclear positive rate was 82.4 % in human immunodeficiency virus-related diffuse large B-cell lymphomas and 60 % in non-human immunodeficiency virus-related diffuse large B-cell lymphomas. There was no significant difference between human immunodeficiency virus-related diffuse large B-cell lymphomas and non-human immunodeficiency virus-related diffuse large B-cell lymphomas. The expression of Epstein-Barr virus-latent membrane protein 1 was significant between human immunodeficiency virus-related diffuse large B-cell lymphomas and benign lesion. Epstein-Barr virus-latent membrane protein 1 expression in non-germinal center B cell human immunodeficiency virus-related diffuse large B-cell lymphomas was significantly higher than that in germinal center B cell human immunodeficiency virus-related diffuse large B-cell lymphomas. However, Epstein-Barr virus-latent membrane protein 1 expression had no correlation with sex, age, location of tumor and clinical stage (p>0.05). Epstein-Barr virus-latent membrane protein 1 was mainly located in nuclear and overexpressed in human immunodeficiency virus-related diffuse large B-cell lymphomas and non-human immunodeficiency virus-related diffuse large B-cell lymphomas, suggesting that Epstein-Barr virus-latent membrane protein 1 overexpression was involved in tumourogenesis of related diffuse large B-cell lymphomas. Epstein-Barr virus-latent membrane protein 1 expression was correlated with immunophenotype of related diffuse large B-cell lymphomas. As the prognosis was different in different immunophenotype subgroups, Epstein-Barr virus-latent membrane protein 1 may be the potential marker of prognosis for human immunodeficiency virus-related diffuse large B-cell lymphomas.


Biogas reforming with/without adding air to produce more profitable products was studied using a four-stage AC gliding arc system at ambient conditions. The effects of feed flow rate, stage number, frequency, applied voltage, and air addition to biogas feed on the CH4, CO2 and O2 conversions and product distribution were investigated. The detected products were H2, CO, C2H2, C2H4, and C2H6. The optimum conditions of biogas reforming with partial oxidation using air were a feed flow rate of 150 cm/min, a frequency of 300 Hz, an applied voltage of 17 kV, and an O2/CH4 ratio of 0.3, which yielded CH4 conversion of 50%, CO2 conversion of 25%, O2 conversion of 57.9%, and a H2/CO ratio of 1.96 with a specific energy consumption of 12.69 eV/molecule of reactants converted.


This work addresses the problem of deriving F0 from distant-talking speech signals acquired by a microphone network. The method here proposed exploits the redundancy across the channels by jointly processing the different signals. To this purpose, a multi-microphone periodicity function is derived from the magnitude spectrum of all the channels. This function allows to estimate F0 reliably, even under reverberant conditions, without the need of any post-processing or smoothing technique. Experiments, conducted on real data, showed that the proposed frequency-domain algorithm is more suitable than other time-domain based ones.


The magnetic correlations in the 2D layered honeycomb compound Na2Co2TeO6 has been investigated. The temperature dependent susceptibility curve reveals a transition to the magnetically ordered state at TN ∼ 25 K. The  temperature dependent neutron diffraction study confirms an antiferromagnetic ordering below TN. The magnetic ground state is determined to be a zigzag antiferromagnet that appears due to competing exchange interactions beyond nearest neighbors. The moments align along the crystallographic b axis with reduced ordered magnetic moment values of 2.72(2) μB/Co2+ and 2.52(3) μB/Co2+ for two Co sites, respectively. In comparison to the theoretical phase diagram the determined zigzag antiferromagnetic ground state suggests that the compound Na2Co2TeO6 is situated in the proximity to the quantum spin liquid state in the phase diagram.The magnetic correlations in the 2D layered honeycomb compound Na2Co2TeO6 has been investigated. The temperature dependent susceptibility curve reveals a transition to the magnetically ordered state at TN ∼ 25 K. The  temperature dependent neutron diffraction study confirms an antiferromagnetic ordering below TN. The magnetic ground state is determined to be a zigzag antiferromagnet that appears due to competing exchange interactions beyond nearest neighbors. The moments align along the crystallographic b axis with reduced ordered magnetic moment values of 2.72(2) μB/Co2+ and 2.52(3) μB/Co2+ for two Co sites, respectively. In comparison to the theoretical phase diagram the determined zigzag antiferromagnetic ground state suggests that the compound Na2Co2TeO6 is situated in the proximity to the quantum spin liquid state in the phase diagram.


Using the neutron diffraction and magnetic studies a model for exchange interactions in lanthanum manganite with altering ranges having antiferromagnetic and ferromagnetic ordering in the crystal structure is suggested. The anisotropic exchange interaction of the Mn3+ O2− Mn3+ type, accompanied by the local Jahn-Teller oxygen octahedron distortions, dominates in antiferromagnetic ranges, while in the ferromagnetic ones there are two types of positive exchange interactions: Mn3+ O2− Mn4+, the mechanism of which has been proposed by Zener, and Mn3+ O2− Mn3+ without the local Jahn-Teller distortions.


In this work, we analyze facial abnormalities in people diagnosed with different genetic disorders through deep features and anthropometric measurements. Based on the assumption that patients with distinct genetic conditions present significant differences in facial morphology, we conjecture that such facial patterns and geometric distances could help in the detection of certain syndromes. Experiments conducted on an available dataset demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed recognition methodology.


has been performed, a shocking deformity is the result; which diminishes, however, by degrees, and at length is reduced to almost nothing. The integuments of the chin, and also those of the superior part of the neck, gradually ascend in consequence of the traction exercised by the cicatrix; and this ascent is sometimes carried to such a degree, that we see patients who have lost tlh' entire of the lower lip, in whom the surrounding soft parts have terminated by arriving at the roots of the teeth, and even still higher. We also sometimes see the mucous membrane of the gums unite itself to the wound and reflect itself outwards, so as to resemble by its rosy colour, in some degree, the same portion of the lip which had been removed. Nevertheless, it is not less true that the deformity is never completely disguised, and that it is always more or less sensible; to remedy this, an improvement has been introduced. This improvement we owe to M. Serre of Montpellier; it consists in immediately unitingf by suture, the mucous edge placed at the posterior part of the wound with the cutaneous edge of the same. This method has many advantages; the cure is obtained in three or four days, instead of, as formerly, about a month, and the cicatrix is more supple and much less deformed. It is understood, in order to practise this operation, that the mucous membrane be perfectly healthy. When the extent of the cancer renders it necessary to remove the entire lip, and to encroach upon the surrounding parts, the deformity cannot be remedied, except by means of other operations which have been imagined a few years ago, and concerningf wlhich I may at some future period have occasion to speak to you. M. Velpeau perforned the op-ration upon this young man by means of the V incision: two oblique 'incisions, each about three inches long, and uniting at the apex, circumscribed the whole of the disease, passing it by several lines. Little blood was lost during the operation: the wound was united by two points of the twisted suture, and required no other bandage. The operation was not followed by any bad symptoms. On Tuesday, 12th November, three days after the operation, M. Velpeau removed the inferior needle, and on the 13th the second. A bandage was applied to prevent disunion of the parts. The union continued perfect: the patient now complained of headache, which was followed by fever and angina tonsillaris: the submaxillary lymnphatic glands became painful, (leeches applied behind the angle of the jaws, diet and diluents :) a supqrficial eschar showed itself at the free border of the inferior lip, but adhesion of the edges of the wound continued. This state of fever and disagreeable feeling continued for several days longer, without determiiining the cause towhichthese symptoms could be attributed. Courtillac was dismissed cured on the 29th November. The union of the wound is very firm, and there is very little deformity. 13th December, 1839. I have insisted, in a lecture which I have already delivered on this subject, on the errors of diagnosis into which we may fall in a case of supposed cancerous ulcers of the lips : I am noNv enabled to furnish you with a good example of thlis. I have this very day dismissed a young man, a tailor, who entered the hospital about fifteen days ago, affected with a hard ulcerous tumor, with lancinatina pains, which was situated on thie minddle portion of the free border of the inferior lip. This ulceration rested upon a thickened base, and almost the whole of the lower lip participated in the engorgement. The ulceration was livid, with everted edges, and covered wnth scales. To this was added a submaxillary tumor situated in one of the lymphatic glands of this region. Fluctuation was also present in this tumor. At first sight, I thought that the ulceration with which this young man was affecte(l was of a cancerouLs nature, for nothing could be more similar. The submaxillary tumor was o0)ened, which gave discharge to an ill-natured, sanious, and imperfect pus, which might have still more strengthened the idea I had formed of the dangerous nature of the disease: and the prognosis which we might have deduced would have been most annoying, as the disease seemed to have attained such a degree, as to leave no hopes of delivery for this unfortunate individual by means of an operation: for the submaxillary lymphatic tumor in suppuration indicated a general infection for which there was no resource. Well, gentlemen, this disease, so frightful in appearance, disappeared in less than fifteen days. Suspecting in that young man a syphilitic affection, I removed the scales which covered the ulceration by means of emollient cataplasms and oleaginous unctions: I cauterized this ulcer Nvith the nitrate of mercury, employing at the same time mercurial frictions on the inferior lip. In the course of a few days the ulceration had completely changed its aspect, it became clear, of a rose colour, and the seat of suppuration of a good nature. The sulbmaxillary swelling diminished, and its suppuration became better. The wound was a second time cauterizedl. and now it is almost completely cicatrized, two applications of the nitrate of mercury havingy sufficed. '1'he submaxillary tumor has almost disappeared, and the opening which I made for the discharge of the pus it contained, is closed. Fifteen or sixteen davs were sufficient for the working of this wonderful change.


A particular feature of the design is that a linear calibration can be obtained over a very large range when the probe is separated from the electronic module by a very long cable. (2 m long probes have been tested at the end of 100 m long cables to date.) A second feature is that the range setting control doubles up as a 'restore calibration' control. Changes in water conductivity can thereby be compensated, instead of recalibrating at frequent intervals.


The air defense forces general firing evaluation system consists of two near-infrared super observation apparatus, one computer, generator, PCI component printer and so on. The video frequency collection block and PCI two-route serial interface accept block and so on used high speed date accept block to collect real-time drone, bullet-trace (burst point) image and coordinate. The system make target surface center as coordinate origin, divided grid for the 100 by 100 meters target surface and ten-meter photoelectricity target's according to one-meter distance in x, y direction. The numerical value arithmetic was used to get the two-spot intersection measuring precision of each network spot target surface coordinate in different station to realize scientific evaluation on the firing results.


In physical crime the concepts of crime scene assessment and offender profiling are well-accepted if occasionally controversial. Work by the FBI has put profiling into the mainstream of investigative theories. However, in the digital world no such progress has been made. Further, the notion of offender profiling addresses the psychological continuum whereas we are concerned with the criminological spectrum. The ongoing research reported in this paper will begin the process of translating physical crime scene assessment techniques into digital practice. The potential benefits of accomplishing this successfully are significant. Unfortunately, the translation between physical investigation and digital investigation is not straightforward. The addition of particular techniques pioneered by crime assessment experts in physical investigations has turned out to be far more promising than application of psychological profiling. This research-in-progress paper presents a new approach to cyber crime assessment. It views the computer as the crime scene and it applies a crime typology.


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The present invention relates to a method and system to determine the authenticity of the product using the serial number and the password. Step process according to the invention (a) from the viewers terminal for receiving the serial number of the item; (B) step of receiving a password from the viewers of the goods terminal; (C) using an authenticity certificate database in which data is previously registered, wherein the steps (a) and said step (b) of the serial number and the matching together the serial number and the password by referring to the password input in determining if the step of the serial number and the password is provided an error message if it is not matched with each other; (D) determining whether the case where the determination result, the serial number and the password of the step (c) matching each other, there was a query request for the serial number; (E) outputting a result value indicating that if it is determined eopeotdago the query request to the determined result, the sequence number of the step (d), the product is authentic with the serial number; And (f) outputting a result value indicating the item is not a genuine with the judgment result, when it is determined that the query request for the serial number, the serial number of the step (d). Certificates of authenticity, serial number, password, views, products, cadmium, sheets, Sion


Australia currently produces 400,000 bopd and current remaining reserves amount to ca 1,905 million bbl. There are 3 main oil producing areas in Australia: the offshore Gippsland Basin in Victoria, Moonie and other small fields in the Surat Basin of Queensland, and Barrow Is. field in the offshore Carnarvon Basin in W. Australia. A fourth area, the Moomba area fields of the Cooper and Eromanga basins of south Australia should come on stream early 1983. The activity in each of these areas is discussed.


Elected representatives in numerous democracies have adopted blogging as an additional mode of communication with their constituents. In the UK and other advanced democracies, this development has stimulated scholarly optimism as a potential remedy to the estrangement that citizens feel between themselves and their representatives. This article looks at the blogging practices of legislators in Taiwan, a third wave democracy that has recently witnessed declining turnout and support for democracy. Legislators in this switched-on democracy have enthusiastically embraced blogging—the article addresses how they are using the medium and assesses the prospects for reconnecting representatives and their constituents.


In this paper, a test apparatus for reliability evaluation of a rotary compressor has been suggested with a short-cycle concept. CO₂ refrigerant is adopted for this cycle to avoid phase change during cycle operation. Evaporator is not necessary in short-cycle. Utilizing a short-cycle, the test apparatus was built on the purpose of evaluating the reliability of each rotary compressor on the conveyer belt of the factory. The primary validation of the test apparatus is discussed by analyzing the experimental heat balance data. Additional validation was performed through the overload continuous operation test where the wear rate of the CO₂ short-cycle was found to similar to that of the R22 normal-cycle. The reliability evaluation test apparatus with a short-cycle in present investigation was found simple and efficient in the view of reducing sample numbers, costs, and test time in analyzing the reliability of rotary compressors.


A novel blend composition was prepared based on chlorinated butyl rubber (CIIR) and poly(meth)acrylate (PMAc).The results obtained from DMA,DSC measurements show that it is possible to shift the effective damping functional region of CIIR toward higher temperature region whether the blend composition was prepared with a co-crosslinking system or a non-co-crosslinking one.FTIR analysis and extractive experiments demonstrate the existence of a co-crosslinking structure between CIIR and PMAc in the blend and TEM discovers that it is the co-crosslinking between CIIR and PMAc that varies the microcopic morphology of CIIR/PMAC blends.All the facts show that mixing PMAc of different composition and structure with CIIR results in the suppression of the T g and T ll transition of CIIR, and consequently,CIIR/PMAc blends exhibit different damping behavior according to whether they are in a co-crosslinking system or in a non-co-crosslinking system.


Teacher identity is regarded as an important disposition when it comes to training wouldbe teachers, irrespective of the field of study. It is during the teaching practice experience that student nurse-educators transit from their preconceived identity as a student to accepting the teacher identity. It is expected that for student to acquire this identify they require profound knowledge in subject content, pedagogy and didactic knowledge, so as to perform their professions effectively. Although the focus of teaching is the student teachers, attention is sometimes focused more on the nursing facilitators rather than on the nursing student teachers who are becoming teachers. However, good nursing training should also take into consideration the perceptions of nurse student teachers on the teacher identity. This study sought to describe student nurse-educators' perception of teacher identity with respect to the subject matter, pedagogy, and didactic expertise at a School of Nursing, University of the Western Cape. The quantitative research approach, using the descriptive design was employed to guide the study. Data was collected by means of a self-administered questionnaire using a five point Likert scale. A list of students in master's education programme was utilised as the sampling frame. The sample included the Masters students in nursing education programme who have completed their theoretical courses and teaching practice. The Statistical Package for Social Science software (SPSS) version 22 was used in the analysis of the survey.


Atomic storage module is directed to a first set of identifiers may be configured to implement an atomic memory operation relating to the second, different set of identifiers. In response to complete the atomic memory operation, an atomic memory module may move the corresponding data to the first target set of identifiers. Moving operation may include modifying a logical interface of the data. Furthermore move operation may include storing the persistent metadata configured to couple the data to a first set of identifiers. .FIELD 10A


A decade of moored measurements from the Arctic Ocean's northwestern Beaufort Gyre (collected as a component of the Beaufort Gyre Exploration Project) are analyzed to examine the range of mesoscale eddies over the water column and the dynamical processes that set eddy vertical scales. A total of 58 eddies were identified in the moored record, all anticyclones with azimuthal velocities ranging from 10 to 43 cm/s. These are divided into three classes based on core depths. Shallow eddies (core depths around 120 m) are shown to be vertically confined by the strong stratification of the halocline; typical thicknesses are around 100 m. Deep eddies (core depths around 1200 m) are much taller (thicknesses around 1300 m) owing to the weaker stratification at depth, consistent with a previous study. Eddies centered around mid-depths all have two cores (vertically aligned and separated in depth) characterized by velocity maxima and anomalous temperature and salinity properties. One core is located at the base of the halocline (around 200 m depth) and the other at the depth of the Atlantic Water layer (around 400 m depth). These double-core eddies have vertical scales between those of the shallow and deep eddies. The strongly decreasing stratification in their depth range motivates a derivation for the quasi-geostrophic adjustment of a nonuniformly stratified water column to a potential vorticity anomaly. The result aids in interpreting the dynamics and origins of the double-core eddies, providing insight into transport across a major water mass front separating Canadian and Eurasian Water.


Fundamental properties of a shock compaction technique of applying converged underwater shock waves have been investigated for rare earth magnet powders. The rare earth magnet made from Fe-Nd-B powder is being developed to have a high magnet performance. Usually this powder is consolidated using static high pressure and bond materials. It is very difficult to obtain over 80% magnet purity and, thus, it is difficult to achieve maximum performance. To solve this problem, shock compaction techniques involving use of explosives were tested and the results are presented here. The equation of state (EOS) of Fe-Nd-B powders is first verified by a quasi -static experiment. The applicability of the EOS is confirmed by a new shock loading test which is proposed in this paper. Both numerical simulation and experiments on the consolidation of the magnet poweders are carried out. A fine-bonded bulk with of over 96% is obtained.