Eysenck's target article is certainly inclusive, maybe on the edge of overinclusive, to use a term important to his thinking. (I would prefer to call the theory complex or overcomplex, requiring a very strong effort at integration.) It is of a piece with his career-long search for an elegant simplicity. He himself has traveled a long journey, and here he invites us to go along on another. Who can turn down a safari from DNA to achievement, from cortex to career, so long as simplicity of some sort can be expected at the end? In fact, the abstract seems to promise a simple itinerary. Intelligence is a process of search. What is searched is memory. (Already we have a hint of the role of DNA, which Eysenck introduces early on in his theory; there is a vast story writ small in the genes, and the forces that shape memory-perhaps even ancestral memory-are DNA based.) Memory brings together a variety of ideas, some of which may combine to produce new answers to old problems. New combinations no doubt may occur in all sensory modalities; a problem may simply be the need for a new picture. The searcher is not blind, the search process not random; there are guiding ideas and needs. These ideas, explicit or implicit, must be relevant. Individual differences in intelligence are a function of the speed of the search. There are not only individual differences in speed, which is a function of the probability of errors occurring in the processing of information across the cortex, but also in the definition of relevance by the individual. Some people are overinclusive; others are narrow and more conventional in their concept of relevance. At this point, Eysenck seems to be coming very close to the terms I myself would prefer. I refer to the bipolar dimensions of simple symmetry and complex asymmetry. In my own work, these are measured in preferences for visual displays (e.g., by the Barron-Welsh Art Scale), but they occur also in a variety of stimuli in various sensory modalities. Eysenck's (1940) own pioneering studies in aesthetic preferences pointed the way toward measurement of these dimensions. The more inclusive "thinker" is more complex cognitively. But here one must introduce the factor of coherence; mere complexity can approach the inchoate. Giving random answers to a test-let's take as example the Kent-Rosanoff Word Association Test (WAT; Kent & Rosanoff, 1910), because word associations are a powerful element in the measurement model Eysenck presents-does earn the respondent a high score for schizophrenia, as the test makers intended. Or it may


Abstract Amīr Mo'ezzī (518-521/1124-1127), who was on duty with the title as Amīru's-shu'arā in Great Seljuk Palace for more than half a century is an important figure in the history and culture of Seljuks. Thanks to his father, Burhānī, who was Sultan Alp Arslan's poet, Mo'ezzī lived around the palace and has a dīwān with 19.000 verses especially consisting of poems written for Seljuk sultans and statesman such as Malekshah (d. 485/1092), Barkyaruk (d. 498/1104), Mohammad Tapar (d. 511/1118) and Sancar (d. 522/1157) since his childhood. It is possible to find the information about many historical people. Apart from these figures, another figure that Mo'ezzī praised in his dīwān is Tāc al-dīn Hātun (d. 487/1094) who is the mother of Sultan Sancar and Sultan Mohammad. It has great importance to study how Tāc al-dīn Hātun takes place in Mo'ezzī's Dīwān and thought. On one hand, some inferences can be gained in terms of characteristic features of Tāc al-dīn Hātun that Mo'ezzī selected to include in his work, on the other hand information can be gained about the existence of Tāc al-dīn Hātun in literary and historic texts. In this context, statements and information given by Mo'ezzī about the praises of Tāc al-dīn Hātun will contribute to the studies in this field.  Structured Abstract Amīr Mo'ezzī (518-521/1124-1127), who was on duty with the title as Amīru's-shu'arā in Great Seljuk Palace for more than half a century is an important figure in the history and culture of Seljuks. Another figure that Mo'ezzī praises in his Dīwān is Tāc al-dīn Hātun (d. 487/1094) who is the mother of Sultan Sancar and Sultan Mohammad. Tāc al-dīn Hātun, who was mentioned with the titles tāc-i dīn u dunyā (the crown of the world and the religion) and tāc-i dīn (the crown of the religion), is one of the two women who Mo'ezzī praised individually. Another female figure Mo'ezzī praised individually with an ode consisting of 25 verses, is the sister of Sultan Sancar and the daughter of Terken Hātun, Shah Hātun (Māh Malek Hātun). However, in Dīwān, there are 10 separate odes consisting of 268 verses for Tāc al-dīn Hātun. In addition, in some odes and poems which does not mention directly the name of Tāc al-dīn Hātun praised her various aspects. In other words, Tāc al-dīn Hātun is the first female ruler who is the most praised in Dīwān. Mo'ezzī's poems about Tāc al-dīn Hātun show us how important and effective it was in the palace of the Great Seljuk State and its administrative level. Amir Mo'ezzī's addressing, qualifications and statements used in praising Tāc al-dīn Hātun in Dīwān shows how Tāc al-dīn Hātun and Turkish woman's religiousness, glorification of religion and the state and how they are as mother and ruler. It is also about preserving the success and survival of her sons thanks to her qualifications and characteristics. What is also mentioned in Dīwān is how important and effective she was in administrative affairs and how she was proud of her sons. In addition, Tāc al-dīn Hātun attracted attention with her modesty, good manners and political knowledge. She is also frequently referred in Mo'ezzī's Dīwān with her manners such as making charities for survival of Islam, asking for the consent of her sons for many works, her cautiousness, prudence, compassion and tolerance towards the people. Mo'ezzī praised Tāc al-dīn Hātun in Dīwān for her religiousness, tolerance, patience and pious, modesty, morality, her making the religion reach peace, raising the state and religion, making charities for the religion by making a great contribution to Islam, having the influence on her sons' successes and leading them to beneficial affairs, making efforts for the survival of her state and nation, being one of the most powerful and influential women of the Great Seljuk State, her wisdom, farsightedness and generosity. Amir Mo'ezzī, who was one of the poets praising the most for Tāc al-dīn Hātun took place the recognition of Tāc al-dīn Hātun as a state figure, her religiousness, her role on her sons Sultan Sancar and Sultan Mohammad Tapar's power and sovereignty, her characteristics and skills. In the light of Mo'ezzī's statements, it is obvious that Tāc al-dīn Hātun had an active role in political and administrative affairs and had a significant influence on his sons considering the difficulties of her century. It is also understood that Tāc al-dīn Hātun was a powerful, influential and authoritative woman in Turkish history and Dīwān. In the poems, Mo'ezzī expressed how Tāc al-dīn Hātun was as a governor and sultan, in which aspects she was an example to her people, and how she contributed to Turkish state, culture and Islam in administrative and religious matters.


The Percus–Yevick and hypernetted chain theories are used to investigate the sensitivity of the pair potential to errors in the measured structure factor S(K) for several liquid metals and nonmetals. The linear relation between small errors, , is studied by means of a generalized eigenvector analysis. Only those combinations of errors in S(K) which correspond to large eigenvalues lead to significant uncertainties in . The general form of the dominant eigenvectors was found to be the same for all liquids studied, except near the critical point. With this same exception, the following conclusions hold: Errors in S(K) for small K have by far the greatest effect on ; the depth of the attractive portion of is most sensitive to errors in S(K); the repulsive core of is insensitive to errors in S(K); and the height of the main peak of S(K) has very little effect on .


A survey of the radio frequency electromagnetic environment in Kuwait was carried out. The primary purpose of this survey was to monitor electromagnetic radiation (EMR) field strength levels emitted by cellular base stations installed and operated by the Kuwait Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC). Measurements were made at 26 cellular-phone base stations, chosen as a representative sample to include 14 school sites, 2 residential sites, 2 hospital sites, 3 ministerial building sites, 3 commercial sites and I typical stand-alone site. On all the selected sites measurements were made with a spectrum analyser to determine the emission level in the frequency bands used by the base station transmitters (917-960 MHz). The results indicated that total field strength, specifically due to the MTC base stations, found in public access areas, varied generally between 0.05 and 1.13 V.m -1 . These values are in the order of between 40 and 800 times lower than the new pan-European CENELEC pre-standard ENV 50166-2 'Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields'. In terms of power density the highest observed value (0.34 μW.m -2 ) was more than a thousand times below the prescribed standards.


Thermal stimulation is an important method to promote gas production and to avoid secondary hydrate formation during hydrate exploitation, but low thermal efficiency hinders its application. In this work, hydrate dissociation was carried out in synthesized hydrate-bearing sediments with 30% hydrate saturation at 6.9 MPa and 9 °C. Ionic liquids, such as 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride (BMIM-Cl) and tetramethylammonium chloride (TMACl), were injected as heat carriers, and the promotion effects were compared with the injection of hot water and brine. The results showed that the injection of brine and ionic liquids can produce higher thermal efficiencies compared to hot water. Thermodynamic hydrate inhibitors, such as NaCl, BMIM-Cl, and TMACl, were found to impair the stability of CH4 hydrate, which was conducive to hydrate dissociation. By increasing the NaCl concentration from 3.5 to 20 wt%, the thermal efficiency increased from 37.6 to 44.0%, but the thermal efficiencies experienced a fall as the concentration of either BMIM-Cl or TMACl grew from 10 to 20 wt%. In addition, increasing the injection temperature from 30 to 50 °C was found to bring a sharp decrease in thermal efficiency, which was unfavorable for the economics of gas production. Suitable running conditions for ionic liquids injection should control the concentration of ionic liquids under 10 wt% and the injection temperature should be around 10 °C, which is conducive to exerting the weakening effect of ionic liquids on hydrate stability.


Unit Konservasi Budidaya Biofarmaka (UKBB) and Kampoeng Djamoe Organik Martha Tilaar (KaDO) are two medicinal plantation that possibly as resources for stingless bees nectar and pollen. This study was aimed to describe the foraging behavior of Tetragonula laeviceps in medicinal plantations, determine the plant species which become the pollen resources, and the distance between the colony and medicinal plants. Observation on foraging behavior were divided into three activities, i.e. flying out from the nest, returning the nest with pollen, and returning the nest without pollen. We found a similar pattern of numbers of bees returning to the nest with pollen in both UKBB and KaDO that occurred in the morning with the highest between 9 and 10 am and gradually decreased in the afternoon. The bees in UKBB showed highly number flying out from the nest in around 3 pm which might be the activites of resin collection. We identified 11 and 16 pollen types at the UKBB and the KaDO, respectively. The pollen in both locations are from the families Amaryllidaceae, Anacardiaceae, Clusiaceae, Cucurbitaceae, Ebenaceae, and Sapindaceae. Our results revealed that the distance range of medicinal plants from the bees hives was 13.4-113,3 m. Thus, this data indicate that the hives should be located in the distance of the bee forage. The medicinal pollen identified in the T. laeviceps pollen pot confirmed the role of the bees as the ecosystem service in the medicinal plantations.

Keywords: foraging range, medicinal plants, pollination, pollen, Tetragonula


A recent study demonstrated that an epidural test dose containing 15 micro gram epinephrine was an imperfect marker for intravascular injection during isoflurane anesthesia based on the conventional heart rate (HR) criterion (positive if >or=to20 bpm increase).We have determined the effects of epinephrine doses and isoflurane concentrations on these efficacies in healthy adult patients during isoflurane anesthesia. Eighty patients were randomly assigned to one of four groups according to the simulated test dose injected intravenously (IV) under 1% end-tidal isoflurane and nitrous oxide after endotracheal intubation. The saline group (n = 20) received 3 mL normal saline; the epinephrine 7.5 group (n = 20) received 3 mL 1.5% lidocaine containing 7.5 micro gram epinephrine; the epinephrine 15 and epinephrine 22.5 groups (n = 20 each) received an identical dose and volume of lidocaine but containing 15 and 22.5 micro gram epinephrine, respectively. HR and systolic blood pressure (SBP) were monitored invasively for 4 min after IV injection of the study drug. Although none in the saline group developed a HR increase >or=to20 bpm, 2, 14, and 12 patients elicited positive responses in the epinephrine 7.5, 15, and 22.5 groups (10%, 70%, and 60% sensitivities), respectively. If a positive HR response was defined by an increase of 10 bpm, sensitivities were 55%, 100%, and 100% in the epinephrine 7.5, 15, and 22.5 groups, respectively. On the other hand, none in the saline group, 12 in the epinephrine 7.5 group, and all patients in the epinephrine 15 and 22.5 groups developed maximum SBP increases >or=to15 mm Hg. An additional 40 patients were randomized to receive isoflurane 0.5% (isoflurane 0.5 group, n = 20) or 1.5% (isoflurane 1.5 group, n = 20), and hemodynamic changes were similarly studied after an IV test dose containing 15 micro gram epinephrine. Based on the HR criterion >or=to20 bpm increase, the isoflurane 0.5 and 1.5 groups produced 100% and 30% sensitivities, respectively. Sensitivity of the isoflurane 1.5 group was still 70% based on the modified criterion (>or=to10 bpm increase). All patients in both groups developed SBP increases >or=to15 mm Hg, giving 100% sensitivities under both isoflurane concentrations. We conclude that under stable isoflurane anesthesia (a) at least 15 micro gram epinephrine should be used as a test dose, (b) peak HR increase >or=to10 bpm should be regarded as a positive response under <or=to1% isoflurane, and (c) peak SBP criterion (positive if >or=to15 mm Hg increase) is applicable between 0.5% and 1.5% isoflurane. (Anesth Analg 1995;81:987-92)


The extensive studies on D. sechellia have made it a familiar example of chemosen-sory evolution and speciation. This specialist drosphilid species is well-known for its ability to tolerate and actively seek out its toxic host Morinda citrifolia (noni). It was originally thought that this toxic fruit was the exclusive host of D. sechellia because most drosophilids cannot tolerate and are deterred by the characterizing odour components, hexanoic and octanoic acid, given off by noni. However, the origins of noni are questionable and it has been proposed that D. sechellia may have evolved on an older endemic pandanus in the Seychelles. This study tests the viability of this claim by comparative behavioural field studies of D. sechellia abundances in various habitats and chemcial analysis of two pandanus sp. (P. tec-torius and P. hornei) in The Seychelles. The results revealed that despite extensive research D. sechellia is not exclusive to noni as a host or noni groves as a habitat. Furthermore, it questions the possiblity of P. tectorius and P. hornei as the original hosts. (Less)


In order to provide basic data for the prevention of adverse effects of lead on health, we examined lead levels in the blood of 30 handicapped workers employed in manufacturing electronic components in Seoul from 2002 to 2008. The average lead level in the blood of all the subjects was 4.79 ± 4.32 μg/dL in females, 2.64 ± 2.31 μg/dL in males, and 3.88 ± 3.75 μg/dL in total. Lead levels examined in this study were significantly lower than other investigators study have reported. The average lead level from personal exposure of the subjects was 1.44 ± 0.91 mg/m3 in the workplace. The relation between blood lead levels and personal exposure was a simple linear regression; it's equation was "Lead level in blood = 6.04 1.92 lead level by personal exposure". Received 6 May 2009/Returned for modification 3 June 2009/Accepted 25 June 2009


Objective:To observe the clinical effect of Wujia Shenghua capsules(WBC) for promoting postpartum uterine involution.Method: Eighty cases of full-term vaginal delivery postpartum according to the order of admission were divided into two groups: 40 cases of taking WSC(2.4 g bid for 4 days) as the observation group,40 cases without any medication as the control group.Detailed observation for vaginal bleeding diring 5 d postpartum was carried out for the two groups.Postpartum bloody lochia and pain induced by uterine contraction were also observed.Result: In the observation group,postpartum hemorrhage and severe bleeding appeared one case each.Postpartum hemorrhage(5 cases) and severe bleeding(5 cases) showed in the controls.The difference between the two groups was significant(P0.05).The average postpartum hemorrhage amount in the observation group was(80.51±13.8) mL,and(100.45±20.12) mL in the control group,with significant difference(P0.05).In observation group,postpartum bloody lochia duration was(2.56±0.60) d,the pain duration induced by contraction was(2.01±0.34) d,while those in the controls were(3.54±0.89) d,and(2.78±0.45) d.The differences were significant(P0.05).Conclusion: WSC for maternity can shorten the duration of bloody lochia and pain caused by uterine contraction,reduce postpartum hemorrhage,promote postpartum uterine involution.The effect is significant.


Foucault's oeuvre is one of the most complex and contested in contemporary political philosophy. However, as both his basic post-foundationalism and his ethics depend for their intelligibility upon certain other aspects of his writings, this chapter begins with a brief overview of his novel conceptualisations of certain key terms in political theory: in particular, the author looks at his understanding of the notion of power, and the related ideas of freedom and domination. One of the main characteristics of Foucault's later work viewed by many as a radical shift in emphasis from his earlier contributions is his wish to move away from what he sees as the dominant discourses of power in modern political philosophy. The author draws out the main differences between Foucault and Sartre.Keywords: domination; Foucault; freedom; notion of power; political philosophy; political theory; post-foundationalism; Sartre


OFDM is an increasingly popular multicarrier modulation technique for the next generation mobile radio communication system but Peak to Average Power Ratio (PAPR) is the major drawback of OFDM system. Most of the recent work is focused on reducing the PAPR of OFDM signal to enhance the performance. Here we propose a new technique for PAPR reduction, which improves the system power efficiency and maintains the better BER performance compared to the conventional SLM approach. The paper comprises of SLM, combined with Adaptive Nonlinear Estimator (ANE) which is a new major of non linear distortion caused by HPA. ANE estimates the mean square error between the OFDM signals before and after the nonlinear HPA and the signal having minimum mean square error among all OFDM signals is selected for final transmission.


e14057 Background: MicroRNAs (miRNA), small non-coding RNA molecules act as post-transcriptional regulators of gene expression and have shown diagnostic and prognostic potential in cancer. We profiled miRNA expression in LARC patients treated with neoadjuvant CRT to assess whether a miRNA signature correlated with the degree of pathological response. Methods: FFPE-derived tumour samples from 85 LARC patients treated with preoperative CRT (45 Gy plus 5.4 Gy boost, 180-cGy daily fractions and concurrent capecitabine) were analyzed for miRNA signature generation and IHQ-EGFR protein expression. Pathological response was scored according to the Mandard's TRG scale. Expression profile of 667 mature miRNAs obtained by TLDA Human MicroRNA Panel or individual TaqMan MicroRNA Assays were normalized using RNU48, selected as the best normalizer by Normfinder program. The correlation between miRNA expression profile and pathologic response was assessed by class-comparison, unsupervised hierarchical cluster analysis a...


Real-time measurements and the fast analysis of the results are of crucial importance in a radiological emergency. For a timely response, the Finnish Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority launched a project in 2003 to develop an advanced measurement vehicle for use in different threat scenarios, such as the release of radioactive materials from a nuclear incident. The vehicle is equipped with several measuring systems including two air-sampling lines, two high-resolution gamma spectrometers and an alpha spectrometer. The equipment can be operated while the vehicle is moving. The system is designed to provide measurement information, either raw data or analysis results, to the local database or to a remote database using XML messages through a communication link.


We present a detailed analysis of the mass distribution in the rich and distant cluster of galaxies Cl0024+17. X-ray data come from both a deep ROSAT/HRI image of the field (Böhringer et al., 1999) and ASCA spectral data. Using a wide field CCD image of the cluster, we optically identify all the faint X-ray sources, whose counts are compatible with deep X-ray number counts. In addition we marginally detect the X-ray counterpart of the gravitational shear perturbation detected by Bonnet et al. (1994) at a 2.5 σ level. A careful spectral analysis of ASCA data is also presented. In particular , we extract a low resolution spectrum of the cluster free from the contamination by a nearby point source located 1.2 arcmin from the center. The X-ray temperature deduced from this analysis is T X = 5.7 +4.9 −2.1 keV at the 90% confidence level. The comparison between the mass derived from a standard X-ray analysis and from other methods such as the Virial Theorem or the gravitational lensing effect lead to a mass discrepancy of a factor 1.5 to 3. We discuss all the possible sources of uncertainties in each method of mass determination and give some indications on the way to reduce them. A complementary study of optical data is in progress and may solve the X-ray/optical discrepancy through a better understanding of the dynamics of the cluster. Send offprint requests to: G. Soucail, firstname.lastname@example.com ⋆ Based on observations with the ROSAT and ASCA satellites and with the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope at Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA.


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Orthogonal matrix transformations form an important part of matrix-based signal processing applications. Systolic arrays for computing these algorithms have been developed and the size of these arrays usually depends directly on the size of the problem. For large matrix sizes, implementing large numbers of processors in hardware is not physically feasible. In this paper, we examine two popular orthogonal transformations, Givens rotations and householder transformations (HT), from the viewpoint of realizing a fixed-size parallel processor array that can handle large data matrices. An efficient scheduling procedure is used to compute the HT on a systolic type array, its performance is compared with that of an array designed for computing the Givens method. An important conclusion resulting from the comparison is that the performance of the HT array is superior to that for the Givens method when the matrices are larger compared to the array size.


In this paper, Helena Macario deconstructs "The Understanding Campaign," a violently ableist advertising campaign disseminated by CAMH (the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health), the foremost mental health charity in Ontario, in 2014. The campaign portrayed mad people's bodies and minds as out of control, undesirable, worthless, threatening to the White middle class, and ultimately disposable without psychiatric intervention. Macario questions what is meant by psychiatric "help," and describes how the campaign purposely conceals what "help" might mean in order to hide the frequently violent and traumatizing nature of psychiatric "care." The campaign purposely eliminates the possibility of the viewer raising this question, presenting the able-bodied person who donates to CAMH as good, caring, and heroic, and hospitalization or other forms of psychiatric intervention at CAMH as the only acceptable ways of responding to madness. Marcario locates this within the institution's history of concealing its violent past, grounded in nineteenth-century eugenics.


The Vulcan sub-basin is one of the few places in Australia where tectonic features (i.e. diapirs) associated with a mobile substrate can be found. In this presentation one of these features, the Paqualin diapir, and its environs will be described and discussed using the new regional NOVAR MC3D prestack depth migrated seismic dataset. The extent of the NOVAR MC3D seismic dataset makes it possible, for the first time, to integrate the observation of c. 600m of interbedded halite and anhydrite in the Paqualin-1 well, local fault geometries indicative of the movement of a mobile layer and regional tectonic features consistent with the presence of a mobile substrate. In this presentation the observations will be integrated with global analogues, regional palaeogeographic interpretations to refine models for the origin and spatiotemporal distribution of mobile layers in the Vulcan sub-basin.


As urbanization grows and the cost of vehicle production decreases, urban traffic has become a major problem of modern life. Developing intelligent vehicles alongside standardizing inter-vehicle communications promises that this technology will be a part of future life. In this research, we propose a method in which clustering is used to gather vehicles' movements information in a vehicle ad-hoc network. This method is based on extending green wave using road-side units as a fixed agent and on board units (OBU) in vehicles as a mobile agent. This information is then transmitted to traffic lights for decision making. This algorithm evaluated using Monte Carlo simulation. The simulation results show this method has a positive effect on reducing the average waiting time and overall stop of the vehicles behind the traffic lights.


The factors affecting the efficiency of enzymatic hydrolysis by Accellerase 1000,and the glucose inhibition and deactivation property of several typical industrial cellulases including Accellerase 1000,Spezyme CP,and Novozyme 188 were investigated.The results showed that the hydrolysis efficiency was not significantly affected by the reactor geometry,while the solid content,the cellulase loading,the stirring rate and the temperature had great influence on the hydrolysis efficiency of Accellerase 1000.The activities of filter paper units(FPU) and cellubioase(CBU) of Accellerase 1000 decreased faster in the acetate buffer than Spezyme CP and Novozyme 188.With the existence of lignin particles,the deactivation rate of the filter paper units was decreased,while the deactivation rate of cellubioase activity was increased.The activities of Spezyme CP and Novozyme 188 were more stable than Accellerase 1000.Glucose showed an obvious inhibition effect on the cellulase enzymes.


ABSTRACT The literature on the India–Pakistan nuclear conundrum has neglected the impact of the international normative environment on India and Pakistan's nuclear behavior. This article fills that gap, by looking at the impact of the nuclear taboo on Indo-Pakistani strategic interactions during the 1999 Kargil war and the 2002 border standoff. The nuclear taboo, rather than nuclear deterrence, explains the non-use of nuclear weapons. During both crises the nuclear taboo entered the decision-making process instrumentally, in the form of perceived reputational "costs." The Indian and Pakistani emerging nuclear doctrines endanger a fragile nuclear taboo that would be strengthened by a bilateral non-first use accord. Whether India and Pakistan can move from an instrumental to a substantive acceptance of the nuclear taboo will depend on whether the United States and the other nuclear weapon states, included in the Nonproliferation Treaty, play the role of norm entrepreneurs and strengthen the nuclear taboo at the global level.


Abstract Background Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency (21-OHD) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by insufficient cortisol production resulting in excess adrenal androgen production. The standard of care to replace the insufficient cortisol production is the lifelong use of glucocorticoids (GCs), usually at supraphysiologic levels to control hyperandrogenemia. Chronic use of supraphysiologic GCs is associated with long-term comorbidities. The degree of patient awareness of GC associated comorbidities is unknown and of critical importance to focus patient education. Methods An online survey was conducted in the US and promoted through a nationally known patient advocacy organization and through social media. Survey questions assessed the perceptions of patients living with CAH regarding their GC regimens, most common side effects associated with GCs, patients understanding of the risk and benefit of GC use and patients' attitude about adjusting their GC regimen. Results A total of 113 patients living with CAH completed the online survey. Over 97.5% reported taking GCs at the time of the survey, with 75% being satisfied and 85% rating their regimen effective or very effective. Commonly reported side-effects associated with GC use included increased weight gain and appetite, fatigue, "moon face," thin skin that bruises easily, and mood changes or depression. Less common side effects included osteoporosis, muscle weakness, high blood pressure and increased infections. Approximately half reported discussing the long-term risks of GC treatment with their healthcare provider, with the remaining half reported not having this discussion or were unsure. Approximately 43% of respondents reported being in situations where they were not given enough information about the risk of supraphysiologic GC use to make an informed decision on treatment. A majority of respondents (67%) reported a willingness to change their current regimen if there was a safe and effective way to reduce their current GC dose closer to physiologic levels. Conclusions While a majority of patients living with CAH are satisfied with their current GC regimen, there is a general lack of patient awareness of the long-term side effects associated with supraphysiologic GCs. Patients may benefit from more patient education to make informed decisions with their healthcare providers. Presentation: Saturday, June 11, 2022 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.


Previous studies have revealed that the single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs2188380 was identified as a novel locus of gout. Interestingly, gout resulting from high serum uric acid (SUA) was also identified to be associated with the risk of breast cancer (BC). We hypothesized that maybe there was a relationship between rs2188380 and the risk of BC. Therefore, our study was conducted to investigate whether this novel gout‐related SNP (rs2188380) was associated with BC risk as well as the clinical and pathological characteristics in the southwest Chinese population.


[Objective] To evaluate the quality of life of methadone maintenance treatment(MMT) patients and analyze the influencing factors for quality of life. [Methods] 59 heroin addicts(baseline group) and 293 MMT patients(treatment group) were investigated by questionnaire. [Results] The score of physical function,withdrawal symptom,social function and quality of life score in treatment group was significant higher than the control group,but there was no significant difference in psychological function variance. Sex and social support were the two main factors for the patient's life quality. The OR were 1.99 and 1.03,separately(P﹤0.05) . [Conclusion] MMT can improve the patients' physical function,withdrawal symptom,social function and life quality. The sex and social support were the two main factors for the quality of life.


Abstract In this report, the photodecolorization of Congo red pigment by V2O5–TiO2 nanohybrid was analyzed. Sonication approach was employed to produce V2O5–TiO2 nanohybrid materials. X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), high-resolution electron microscopy (TEM), BET-surface rea analyzer, and UV spectroscopy were utilized to describe the V2O5–TiO2 nanohybrid materials. Meanwhile, the photocatalytic behavior, pH, and reactive oxygen are examined in detail to explain CR pigment decolorization. Congo red pigment photodestruction exhibited a rate constant of 0.03567 (min−1) and a decolorization rate of 96%. The degradation efficiency of Congo red pigment by V2O5–TiO2 catalysts follows the pseudo-first-order kinetics assumption. The findings of this work displayed that V2O5–TiO2 act as a highly efficient nanocatalyst for destroying pigments in water.


This paper gives information about Local Exchange Trade Systems
in the region of former Czechoslovakia, Poland and Hungary. The
transition to a market economy proceeded in dif-ferent ways in
these countries, but similar histories in the last century
(communism under So-viet influence) led to only small
differences among the countries in the level of motivation and
power of their civil societies – and subsequently, in the
vitality of LETS circles. In the Czech Republic, the first LETS
circle was established in 1999; however, none is active at
present. Similarly, in the Slovak Republic, out of 10 to 15
LETS circles formed between 2000 and 2005, only one works at
the present time. LETS in Poland developed in the early 90's
but soon declined even though a few groups are still active
today. LETS in Hungary was very passive, but there have been
new signs and initiatives since 2004. The possible reasons for
such LETS developments in the so-called Visegrad countries are
also discussed in this paper.


Networks appear to be the basic ingredient of all community action. But what kind of networks, how formalized, for what purpose, and what specific impact are questions about which there is little understanding in either theory or practice. This paper explores three civil-society networks in Australia, which differ in structure, decision-making, and sharing. The research involved interviews of key informants in several organisations from each network. The first is a network with a "head office". After establishment of "Job Network", employment-service contracts were awarded to external agencies, and these agencies organised themselves into networks to jointly bid for contracts. These networks with formal structures proved difficult to manage. The second network is the Aged Care Alliance, which operates in a traditional civilsociety manner, with community organisations collaborating to mount a particular campaign, usually under the aegis of a peak body. This network has mounted several very successful campaigns. The third case describes a loose network, comprising a number of small, activist organisations operated mainly on-line and by young people. This type of network, although essential for the survival of these organisations, has no formalized structure. The three networks are treated as ideal types and are theorized, using complexity theory.


In situ design verification activities am being conducted in the North Ramp Starter Tunnel of the Yucca Mountain Project Exploratory Studies Facility. These activities include: monitoring the peak particle velocities and evaluating the damage to the rock mass associated with construction blasting, assessing the rock mass quality surrounding the tunnel, monitoring the performance of the installed ground support, and monitoring the stability of the tunnel. In this paper, examples of the data that have been collected and preliminary conclusions from the data are presented.


Objective To investigate the mechanism of myocardial ischemia and reperfusion-induced acute lung injury (ALl) and protective effect of ischemic postconditioning.Methods Forty SD rats were allocated to sham group,myocardial ischemia/reperfusion group (reperfusion group),ischemic postconditioning group (postconditioning group),and ischemic postconditioning + phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome ten (PTEN) inhibiting group (inhibitor group) according to the random number table,with 10 rats per group.Myocardial ischemia/reperfusion was induced by left anterior descending coronary artery occlusion.Postconditioning was performed within 1 minute before reperfusion consisting of 3 10 s cycles of reperfusion followed by 10 s occlusion.Lung was immediately removed 120 minutes after reperfusion for HE stain,immunohistochemical detection of inflammatory factors and apoptosis factors,TUNEL assay of cell apoptosis,and Western blot of protein kinase B (Akt),phospho-Akt (p-Akt),glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK-3β),and phospho-GSK-3β (p-GSK-3β).Results Down-regulated B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) and IL-10 and up-regulated Bcl-2 associated X protein (Bax),cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase-3 (Caspase-3),IL-6 as well as IL-8 were observed in other 3 groups compared with sham group (P <0.01).Moreover,down-regulated Bax,Caspase-3,IL-6,IL-8 as well as TUNEL and up-regulated Bcl-2 as well as IL-10 were observed in reperfusion group compared to postconditioning group and tensor group (P < 0.01).No statistical differences were found among the four groups in levels of Akt,p-Akt,and GSK-3β,but level of p-GSK-3β was significantly down-regulated in reperfusion group compared to other 3 groups(P < 0.01).Conclusion Development of ALI may relate to down-regulation of p-GSK-3β evoked directly by the release of inflammation factors in early period of myocardial ischemia/reperfusion and ischemic postconditioning may attenuate the condition.

Key words:
Myocardial ischemia;  Reperfusion;  Acute lung injury


Construction processes are especially prone to risks, which affect project performance. Using the lowest price as the dominant selection criteria may not result in appointing the most capable contractor. In this project, the 'quality of the decision' of appointing a main contractor is evaluated based on identified commercial and technical tender criteria. Using a real case study of a multi-million dollars project, the results of ulti-million construction contractor selection) model is compared to the results analytical hierarchy process (AHP) in two scenarios; using the same main evaluation criteria, and then adding more sub-criteria. The AHP model was built by using the lessons learned from the project after its completion, the evaluation criteria and their weights were adjusted. Sensitivity analysis of both scenarios, before and after completion of project shows the robustness of contractor selection. Result shows that in Scenario 1, contractor no. 5 rank is same with respect to most of major criteria while in Scenario 2 we found that top three ranking of contractor which are contractor nos. 2, 3 and 7 are remain same. Because of the after completion analysis, we believe that the model is representing a good tool to evaluate the quality of the selection.


Somatic lexicon is an important part of the vocabulary of the Mari language. That is why it is important to investigate it to determine the historical development of the Mari language and to identify interlanguage and interdialectal lexical relations of the Mari language. Somatic terms of the Mari language, as well as other related languages, evolved over thousands of years. Somatisms considered archaic and resistant to changes by components lexical system of language. That is why it has always been used to solve many important problems in the history of the Mari language. This article describes one of the lexical-semantic groups of somatic vocabulary the names of the human body bones. The totality of osteonymic vocabulary is divided into the following lexical-semantic groups: 1) the names of the bones of head, 2) the names of the bones of the neck and trunk, 3) the names of the bones of the upper limbs, 4) the names of the bones of the lower limbs, 5) the names of the skeletal system of human body as a whole.


This The Definitive Text On The Principles And Clinical Practice Of Nursing Home Care. It is a Doody's Core Title for 2015! Nursing Home Care is a practical textbook designed to serve as a rich evidence-based resource to provide physicians and other practitioners with the information and knowledge to advance nursing home care. It states and explains the principles underpinning safe, personalized, and dignified nursing home practice using an integrated, cooperative approach. In addition, it provides the medical knowledge necessary to give quality care to nursing home residents. Nursing Home Care reflects the International Association for Geriatrics and Gerontology's conviction that nursing home practice is an interdisciplinary endeavour that requires a sound theoretical, scientific, and values base in addition to clinical expertise. Mindful of the influences of different culture and context, the premise of this text is that there is a shared and common knowledge base to guide nursing home practice and approaches to caring that are universal. This Unique Text Is Logically Divided Into Four Parts: Part 1 covers the origins of the nursing home movement, plus alternative approaches, including ageing in place and what older people are saying about nursing home life and culture change. Part 2 focuses on the fundamentals of working as part of a nursing home team providing day-to-day care and the leadership essentials to drive the quality improvement agenda. Part 3 addresses the most common conditions experienced by older nursing home residents. Part 4 is devoted to clinical and nursing aspects of specific disease management. Key Features: on-line supplemental material, including 1,000; PowerPoint slides available to faculty, plus QA over 150 multiple choice questions; key points for each chapter; it is an essential study guide for the IAGG certificate in nursing home care.


Ukraine's integration into global and European educational space, efficient implementation of educational reforms in this direction, the improvement of the quality of children and young people education is impossible without proper development of fundamental principles of marketing and management of educational innovations, first of all, among the Heads of New Ukrainian School. However, the absence of efficient mechanisms in Ukraine for training the above-mentioned Heads on marketing and management of educational innovations in New Ukrainian School negatively affects the quality of education therein and undermines the State education system in general. Therefore, the pressing issue at the current stage of education development in Ukraine is to determine the modalities and resources for the development of entrepreneurial and managerial competencies among the Heads of general secondary education institutions in the context of the power decentralization and establishment of consolidated territorial communities.
With due regard for priority and pendency of the above-mentioned issue, its incomplete study, the principal objective of this study is to determine the key stages and describe the process of developing fundamental principles of marketing and management of educational innovations among the Heads of New Ukrainian School and measures for their efficient implementation.
After performing analysis we have found that marketing and management of educational innovations of the Head of New Ukrainian School is his/her integrated, consistent and purposeful activity along with analysis and satisfaction of fundamentally new types of demand for educational services in the context of taking unconventional managerial decisions at his/her institution during such process.
Moreover, with due regard to the aforementioned approach, we outlined the key stages of the fundamental principles development of marketing and management of educational innovations among the Heads of New Ukrainian School. So they include: the formation and control of specialists team towards development and implementation of educational innovations; determination of educational services market segment, demand for which needs to be satisfied; definition of criteria and conditions towards formation and satisfaction of demand for providing certain types of educational services etc. It is established that there are problems in the process of implementation of all above-mentioned stages, namely: absence of financial independence of educational institutions; the desire of the Heads of educational institutions to have legal and financial independence; positive managerial experience of the Heads of educational institutions regarding development and implementation of educational innovations etc.
In order to avoid all above-mentioned problems, we have determined measures for the efficient implementation of marketing and management of educational innovations by the Heads of New Ukrainian School. They include: providing financial autonomy to educational institutions; performing professional training of the Heads of educational institutions, their deputies and teaching staff in general; forming new and improving the existing material and technical resources of educational institutions; implementing professionally oriented staff policy by the Heads of educational institutions in order to attract the most promising and young professionals to work as teachers etc.
The scientific novelty of the obtained results is to determine, substantiate and analyze the key stages of fundamental principles development of marketing and management of educational innovations by the Heads of New Ukrainian School in the context of transformation of regulatory system and scientific and pedagogical approaches to children and young people education (shift in priorities and components of the development in this area of social activity).
The obtained results of the research is the ground for studying and providing a practical solution of the problem regarding the formation of high-quality staffing and provision of fundamentally new educational services at educational institutions.


Low Vitamin D levels have been associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) disease risk and activity, but the issue remains unsettled due to variances in study methodologies. In this current study, researchers retrospectively evaluated vitamin D status within the BENEFIT trial, a prospective, phase IV clinical trial that compared early versus late treatment with a beta-interferon in preventing a second clinical event after presentation with a clinically isolated syndrome and abnormal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Serum samples from …


Trachylepidia fructicassiella Ragonot is a pest injurious to golden shower and other trees. It was found in the cassia pods imported from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by the Hainan Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau. Though this species has not been reported to occur in China, its main host plant Cassia fistula Linnaeus is widely distributed in South China where it has been planted as roadside and ornamental trees. In this paper, the morphology, the damaging state and the distribution of Trachylepidia fructicassiella Ragonot are reported.


In this paper we present a wireless solution for monitoring people in need of medical assistance. The application relies on the use of cell phones and inexpensive sensors and is best suited for the elderly and home-bound people. The main functions of the proposed architecture are: (1) Ability to collect signals through a wireless sensor network using protocols like ZigBee and Bluetooth (2) Optimized analysis of data through an adaptive architecture that allows efficient processing of data (3) Real-time alerts and notification. Implementing the above features results in an efficient health-monitoring system, providing an improved medical support for people in their homes and in assisted living environments.


Abstract. A system that can automatically annotate surveillance video in a manner useful for locating a person with a given description of clothing is presented. Each human is annotated based on two appearance features: primary colors of clothes and the presence of text/logos on clothes. The annotation occurs after a robust foreground extraction stage employing a modified Gaussian mixture model-based approach. The proposed pipeline consists of a preprocessing stage where color appearance of an image is improved using a color constancy algorithm. In order to annotate color information for human clothes, we use the color histogram feature in HSV space and find local maxima to extract dominant colors for different parts of a segmented human object. To detect text/logos on clothes, we begin with the extraction of connected components of enhanced horizontal, vertical, and diagonal edges in the frames. These candidate regions are classified as text or nontext on the basis of their local energy-based shape histogram features. Further, to detect humans, a novel technique has been proposed that uses contourlet transform-based local binary pattern (CLBP) features. In the proposed method, we extract the uniform direction invariant LBP feature descriptor for contourlet transformed high-pass subimages from vertical and diagonal directional bands. In the final stage, extracted CLBP descriptors are classified by a trained support vector machine. Experimental results illustrate the superiority of our method on large-scale surveillance video data.


Kinetic studies were carried out on the reaction between ethylenediamine and C 36 dimeric fatty acids using benzyl alcohol as solvent. The reaction was performed at four different temperatures in the range of 160-190 ° C, and the products were analyzed for acid and amine values intermittently to follow the reaction. The fall in both the values was almost the same throughout the reaction. The kinetics was determined from the fall in acid value, and the reaction was found to be of overall third order and had an activation energy of 30.7 kcal mol -1 (128.5 kJ mol -1 )


This article describes a culturally responsive music curriculum through which students and teachers affirmed diverse stories of individuals present in our public school community. An arts-integrated curriculum project helped make learning more meaningful while concurrently creating a safe learning space for students. This grant-funded project comprised three interwoven facets: a schoolwide focus on world cultures and U.S. immigrant populations throughout the academic year; community celebrations of student learning through arts-based, experiential activities; and a core group of students who met weekly with teaching artists each week to disseminate knowledge via community informances. The themes connecting disciplines, content areas, and the school community served as lenses through which students gained artistic and academic skills as well as conceptual understandings about elements of language, culture, and community.


Blue light-filtering IOLs may provide protection against potential blue light toxicity without significantly affecting clinical functioning of recipients, according to one ophthalmologist. Another cataract surgeon, however, contends that blue light filtering is not clinically important for preventing age-related macular degeneration and that further study is needed regarding the potential adverse effect of blue light-filtering implants on melanopsin production and scotopic vision.


Teens who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) often experience bullying and are at increased risk of suffering from mental health issues. Research, especially in the West, has shown that such bullying can decline if schools actively implement programs that raise awareness and educate students to promote a safer and more tolerant environment. However, in South Korea, schools currently either lack such programs or have ineffective programs. On the other hand, International Schools in Korea (ISK), which enroll more diverse students and teach western curricula, seem more liberal about LGBT issues, and tolerant towards such individuals. However, the fact that many ISK are affiliated with Christianity, and that Christian tenets are not entirely amicable towards LGBT individuals, raises an intriguing question: Despite Christian beliefs about LGBT individuals and the conservative attitude of Korea, have ISK actually created a culture that reflect the schools' stated policies of tolerance and inclusivity, or is there a disparity of opinions between LGBT students and staff that needs to be addressed? In order to find an answer, I conducted anonymous surveys and interviews with both students and staff from six different ISK. The results show that the opinions of the LGBT students differ in both experience and perception from those of the staff and non-LGBT students, but are similar to those of non–LGBT students. Ultimately, by analyzing data from my study, I determined perceptions on LGBT in ISK and proposed necessary plans of action to increase support of LGBT in these communities.


Neutralization of trachoma infectivity for the owl monkey was demonstrated by use of two pools of eye secretions, with low or high titers of antibody, from children with trachoma. Type specificity of antibody to the strain used in the neutralization test (HAR-13, type 1) was found in all individual eye fluids comprising the pool with a high titer of antibody. No neutralization was found when eye fluids from normal adult subjects were used. Neutralization of trachoma infectivity by secretions from the human eye is described. Trachoma persists as the leading chronic disabling eye disease in the world. Efforts to unravel the defense mechanisms of the host that influence the course of infection have been underway for several years in research laboratories throughout the world. Much of the knowledge acquired was gained from experiments with animals, including primates; this knowledge now needs to be applied to the natural infection in man. Bernkopf first reported that eye secretions from humans with trachoma contained antibodies to


The invention relates to a low-cost preparation method for hydrophobic silica aerogel. The preparation method comprises the following steps: (1), organosilicate and inorganic silicate are mixed with water, the pH of a mixture system is regulated to 2-11 with acid, the mixture is left to stand for gelation, and hydrogel is formed; (2), the hydrogel is washed with tap water to reduce salt in the hydrogel, the hydrogel is then transferred into a surfactant aqueous solution for soaking, and the temperature of the system is maintained at 20-90 DEG C; (3), the hydrogel is dried at normal pressure, dried under vacuum and freeze-dried. The water surface tension is reduced to 15-20 mN/m through introduction of a fluorocarbon surfactant, structural shrinkage of the hydrogel due to the surface tension function in a drying process is reduced greatly, compared with the traditional normal-pressure drying, a solvent exchange step is omitted for the method, the process is simpler, and the production cost is reduced obviously.


The electron-ion collider eRHIC aims at a luminosity around 1034 cm−2sec−1, using strong cooling of the hadron beam. Since the required cooling techniques are not yet readily available, a version with a peak luminosity of 4.4 × 1033cm−2sec−1 is being developed as a fallback that can later be outfitted with strong hadron cooling. We will report on the current design status and the envisioned path towards 1034 cm−2sec−1 luminosity.


In recent years, Container Security Device(CSD) using GPS & GLONASS to improve logistics efficiency are being extensively researched. The purpose of this paper is to examine the performance development antenna usable cargo container security transport. Antenna developed by study were optimized to match logistics environment apply to GPS/GLONASS dual frequency for monitering system. The measure of antenna have confirmation about frequency characteristics each 1575.42MHz, 1602MHz and VSWR is 2:1 measured in return loss -9.54dB. Reliability of this antenna has been verified about GPS/GLONASS through test-operation between the south korea and Russia.


In order to investigate the development of human speech communication, babbling of Japanese infants was analyzed through 19 critical band filters below 7 kHz. Smoothed power fluctuations derived from these filters were submitted to factor analyzes, i.e., principal component analyzes followed by varimax rotation. The first two factors explained about 25% of variance. One of these factors appeared in a stable manner in a frequency range above 2500 Hz. This factor is different from any factors obtained in similar analyzes of adult speech in which 500, 1700, and 3300 Hz were typical boundaries to separate factors across eight different languages/dialects including Japanese.


In many languages the agreement relation between an argument and a verb is suppressed or altered when the argument is extracted. These so-called anti-agreement effects (AAEs) have been discussed for Berber, Breton, Irish, Turkish, Italian dialects, and other languages as well (see Ouhalla 1993, among others). Recently, Scheider-Zioga (2000, 2002, 2007) and Cheng (2006) have discussed AAE in Bantu languages. In some Bantu languages, AAE occurs in the context of subject extraction: the subject agreement marker that normally occurs in an SVO sentence is replaced by a different marker that appears only when the subject has been extracted. An example from Kinande, taken from Schneider-Zioga (2007), appears in (1). In (1a) the canonical agreement marker /a-/ is prefixed to the verb. In (1b), however, the subject has been extracted and the /a-/ marker is replaced by a different marker, /u-/. (1c) shows that the canonical marker is impossible in this context:


We present the results of an investigation to determine the longitudinal (zonal) distributions and temporal evolution of ices on the surface of Triton. Between 2002 and 2014, we obtained 63 nights of near-infrared (0.67-2.55 μm) spectra using the SpeX instrument at NASA's Infrared Telescope Facility (IRTF). Triton has spectral features in this wavelength region from N2, CO, CH4, CO2, and H2O. Absorption features of ethane (C2H6) and 13CO are coincident at 2.405 μm, a feature that we detect in our spectra. We calculated the integrated band area (or fractional band depth in the case of H2O) in each nightly average spectrum, constructed longitudinal distributions, and quantified temporal evolution for each of the chosen absorption bands. The volatile ices (N2, CO, CH4) show significant variability over one Triton rotation and have well-constrained longitudes of peak absorption. The non-volatile ices (CO2, H2O) show poorly-constrained peak longitudes and little variability. The longitudinal distribution of the 2.405 μm band shows little variability over one Triton rotation and is 97±44° and 92±44° out of phase with the 1.58 μm and 2.35 μm CO bands, respectively. This evidence indicates 1 This paper was originally published in Icarus and was reformatted in this document to satisfy the CU Graduate School thesis formatting requirements. Citation: Holler, B.J., Young, L.A., Grundy, W.M., Olkin, C.B., 2016a. On the surface composition of Triton's southern latitudes. Icarus 267, 255-266.


Numerous strategies have been used to promote sustainable tourism, such as building environmentally-friendly destination images or giving visitors gifts to enhance their pro-environmental behaviors. There is an effective and cost-efficient way called "environmental feedback" that can urge people to participate in green actions; however, it has not been given enough attention in the accommodation sectors. Using "environmental feedback" means providing information to explain the meaning of pro-environmental behaviors. This research aims to measure the impact of providing "environmental feedback" on tourist's choice of accommodation. The hypotheses were verified using the Randomized Controlled Trials method. In particular, respondents were randomly segmented into two groups: treatment group (307 samples with hotels displaying "environmental feedback"); control group (211 samples with hotels not displaying "environmental feedback"). The findings confirm the positive impacts of using "environmental feedback" on guest's selection of hotels. In addition, the difference in price between sustainable accommodations and standard accommodations also influences tourist's choices.


Cyber-physical systems (CPS) are systems that interact with the physical world via sensors and actuators. In such a system, the reading of a sensor represents measures of a physical quantity, and sensor values are often reals ranged over bounded intervals. The implementation of control laws is based on nonlinear numerical computations over the received sensor values. Synthesizing controllers fulfilling features within CPS brings a huge challenge to the research community in formal methods, as most of the works in automatic controller synthesis (LTL synthesis) are restricted to specifications having a few discrete inputs within the Boolean domain.
In this report, we present a novel approach that addresses the above challenge to synthesize controllers for CPS. Our core methodology, called numerical LTL synthesis, extends LTL synthesis by using inputs or outputs in real numbers and by allowing predicates of polynomial constraints to be defined within an LTL formula as specification. The synthesis algorithm is based on an interplay between an LTL synthesis engine which handles the pseudo-Boolean structure, together with a nonlinear constraint validity checker which tests the (in)feasibility of a (counter-)strategy. The methodology is integrated within the CPS research framework Ptolemy II via the development of an LTL synthesis module G4LTL and a validity checker JBernstein. Although we only target the theory of nonlinear real arithmetic, the use of pseudo-Boolean synthesis framework also allows an easy extension to embed a richer set of theories, making the technique applicable to a much broader audience.


The possibilities for the utilization of solid state devices in different elements of the safety circuit are examined, emphasizing the operational reliability and speed of response. The utilization of solid state devices in amplifiers and in disconnect or threshold systems is discussed, and examples are given. The replacement of electromechanical relays by solid state relays is considered. (J.S.R.)


Patients and their spouses or relatives might under- or over-report alcohol consumption, and spouses may simply not know how much their partners drink.


Abstract The alternation of π-bond orders of cyclacenes has been investigated within the framework of Huckel molecular orbital theory (HMO). It has been found that, depending on the number of arenoid rings present the π-bond orders and the lengths in laticyclic and longicyclic parts of the cyclacene structures vary in opposite manner.


Background: Teleradiology is currently being explored to enhance services for patients seeking emergency neurosurgical diagnoses in Ontario, Canada. Design: Systematic review of literature and cost-consequence analysis. Data sources: Medline, Embase, Cochrane, and Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. Methods: Studies published between 1950 and 2008 describing remote consultations for neurosurgical assessments were retrieved. Two reviewers selected studies through multi-staged content screening and extracted data. Results 12 of 3765 studies met the inclusion criteria: two were randomized controlled trials and ten were case series. Teleradiology [88% (207/236)] and video-conferencing [89% (213/239] consultations produced higher diagnostic accuracy than telephone consultations [64% (150/235), p<0.001]. Savings varied by location and were based on avoided costs for ground and air transportation and hospitalization.


In the discussions of the botanical nomenclature at the Rochester meeting of the American Association there was a decided feeling upon the part of many that more exact data were requisite to any satisfactory action. A series of rules was provisionally adopted and it was wisely urged that before the merits of the code could be estimated it would be necessary to see its application to some considerable part of our flora. Prof. Britton,at much expense of time and trouble, with the assistance of some others, has prepared under the above title a list of the flowering plants of the eastern states and Canada, selecting the names according to the Rochester code and its modification at Madison. This list possesses considerable interest, as it contains the expression of the latest phase of nomenclature reform in America and affords a much more satisfactory basis for the decision of the questions at issue than has hitherto been gained from vague generalizations and isolated instances. In estimating the system of nomenclature illustrated by this list all considerations of sentiment may be passed with brief mention. It is natural that every working botanist should greatly regret giving up names long associated with certain plants, but there would certainly be few who would not make all due concession in this regard if really assured of a stable nomenclature as a reward of their sacrifices. Before leaving the matter of sentiment, however, it may be noted that it has not been confined to the conservative botanist, who regrets the proposed displacement of established names. It is equally exhibited by the reforming botanist, who maintains that he is impelled to make these changes by justice to the earlier authors. For slight examination shows that this idea of justice is often of the sentimental rather than the practical sort. The revival of old and obscure names undoes in many instances the most careful work of subsequent authors, and this, too, from no fault of theirs, for the rules affecting their


In March 1995, a group of scholars and teachers of political science met at the University of Washington to participate in a two-day workshop called, "Gender and Politics in Contemporary Europe: A Curriculum Development Workshop".' The following articles, by Dorothy Stetson, Leslie Eliason, Joni Lovenduski, Sonja Elison, and Christine Di Stefano, capture a large portion of these discussions. At the workshop, we were concerned with two cri-


The present study deals with the quantitative distribution and abundance of
amphipods of the Andaman Sea in time and space, based on the zooplankton samples
collected during the cruises 46- 73 of FORV Sagar Sampada during 1988-1990.
Mean number of amphipods (no/1000 m ) reached the maximum of 1763 in January
and the minimum of 315 in July. The seasonal density was maximum during the
northeast monsoon and minimum for the southwest monsoon and their mean numbers
were estimated as 812 and 463/1000 m respectively. In general, they were abundant
in the region where the station depths ranged between 50 and 100 m with the mean
estimated as 800/1000 m of water. Analysis of day and night samples did not show
any remarkable variation. The distribution and abundance of amphipods in relation
to time and space are discussed in the paper.


The desired vegetable products are vegetables which are of good quality, healthy and safe for consumed, so that it needs to be done sustainable. Sustainable agriculture can only be achieved with sustainable soil productivity by maintaining soil organic matter content. The provision of organic fish meal as an alternative is more guaranteed for mustard. The aim of this study was to determine the response of mustard on the application of fish flour fertilizer and gain the best treatment in increasing the growth and production of mustard and to observe the effect of the remaining fish flour at the first planting. This research was carried out in the Experimental Garden of the Agriculture Faculty, Universitas Riau. This study was carried out experimentally by using a completely randomized design consisting of 9 treatments, namely T0 (without fish meal fertilizer), T1 (0.5 g per plant), T2 (1.0 g per plant), T3 (1.5 g per plant), T4 (2.0 g per plant), T5 (2.5 g per plant), T6 (3.0 g per plant), T7 (3.5 g per plant) and T8 (4.0 g per plant). The parameters observed were plant height, number of leaves, leaf area, fresh weight of plants and fresh weight of plants suitable for consumption. The Applying of 4.0 g fish flour per plant showed the best results for all parameters. The residual effect of giving fish flour is not sufficiently available for growth and the production of mustard in the second planting looks lower compared to the first planting.


The clear juice of peeled and blanched carrot (Nantes variety) was obtained and pasteurized and its °Brix and pH were adjusted. Then different ratios (0.02, 0.025 and 0.03%) of low and high acyl (LA and HA) gellan mixed separately with carrot juice and heated up to 70C for 20 min. Later, the rheological parameters, particle size distributions, turbidities and phase decantation of each sample was evaluated after 15 days storage at 4C. The samples of LA gellan had lower turbidity, viscosity, flow indexes (n < 1) and higher consistency coefficient, surface tension, specific surface area and sediment than control. However, the rheological and sensorial characteristics of the samples with HA gellan were very similar to control. While, the LA gellan gum was not able to stabilize the carrot juice, the HA gellan with 0.03% had a great influence on stabilization of colloidal system and had the most acceptable physical and sensory characteristics in comparison with the natural pasteurized carrot juice.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

The pulp of carrot juice is a rich source of phytochemicals (beta carotene, antioxidants, tannins and fibers), and it is important to keep it in suspension during juice processing, storage and handling for healthy drinking.

During the last few years, the production of gelatin from cattle bone (as a stabilizer of fruit juices) has faced with different religious restrictions such as Kosher and Halal. Also the emergence of bovine spongiform encephalo-pathy virus in cattle-raising has caused a sharp reduction in the production of this stabilizer.

Recently, the high acyl and low acyl gellan gums (produced by fermentation) are used as two hydrocolloids with interesting properties in various kinds of food products. This study suggested that incorporating high acyl gellan (instead of gelatin) with fresh carrot juice provides a pleasant drink with high pulp stability, good palatability (such as flavor, appearance and consistency) and long shelf life without noticeable sediment.


We present preliminary results of a large-scale smartphone user study that examines how users interact with and consume energy on their personal mobile devices. Our dataset consists of over one millennium of user interaction traces from over 17300 BlackBerry users. Despite the scale and detail of the dataset, there are many research questions that it cannot answer; further user studies are therefore needed. We detail our insight into the major challenges in conducting a large-scale user study on BlackBerry devices.


This article presents a descriptive research, of an explorative type, with a qualitative approach aiming at recognizing how culture influences the teenagers' behavior and, how it contributes to their vulnerability. This study discusses the view of teenager women, who are taking part in a teaching and extension project developed in junior high schools from the North Sanitary Region of the city of Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul State. To do so, a semi-structured interview with questions that featured the purpose of the investigation was used as instrument for obtaining the required information. The results indicated the importance of structuring educative processes with teenagers aiming at constructing abilities for life that would allow them to withstand the pressure in adopting risk behaviors that may affect their health and development.


The identification and classification of building electrical equipment, as an important part of building energy management, can enable managers to fully understand the operation of equipment, thereby reducing unnecessary energy consumption. However, the existing methods have low classification and recognition accuracy in complex environments. Therefore, in order to further improve performance, this paper proposes a novel neural network and fuzzy system based building electrical equipment classification method, which extracts equipment features through graph neural networks and outputs the recognition results according to corresponding rules. Through comparative experiments on real-world datasets, the method in this paper has achieved better recognition performance.


Introduction: Bronchiolitis accounts for substantial portion of infant and paediatric hospital admissions worldwide. High flow nasal cannula is a relatively new, safe, comfortable and well tolerated mode of oxygen delivery for infants and children presenting with respiratory distress in emergency units and general wards. Aim: To compare the efficacy of oxygen delivered through high flow nasal cannula with non rebreathing mask in infants with mild and moderate bronchiolitis. Materials and Methods: This open-labelled randomised controlled trial was conducted among 80 infants under 12 months of age admitted with mild and moderate bronchiolitis in the well-equipped Paediatric Wards of Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, from January 2017 to August 2018. Eligible recruited infants were randomised into two groups. First group receiving oxygen through Non Rebreathing Mask (NRM group) and second group receiving oxygen through High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC group). All the participants were followed-up with clinical examinations and investigations and outcomes were noted. Statistical analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software, Chi-square test and student's t-test used, p-value <0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: There was a significant reduction in duration of oxygen required in the HFNC group (mean duration in hours: 13.98±6.612) when compared to NRM group (mean duration in hours: 26.70±4.81). The mean length of hospital stay was lesser in HFNC group (3.65±1.460 days) when compared to NRM group (5.35±1.657 days). Comparison of heart rate between the two groups showed a statistically significant decrease in mean heart rate (144.0±7.2) as early as 2 hours (p-value 0.010) after initiation of HFNC when compared to NRM group (148.1±6.5). respiratory rate was significantly reduced when compared from 2 hours (p-value<0.001) of initiation of intervention, with HFNC group showing higher percentage of reduction in respiratory rate than NRM group. Mean SpO2 levels were higher in HFNC group when compared to NRM group at various time intervals, though not significant statistically. Conclusion: High flow nasal cannula, under monitoring, could safely be used in paediatric wards in infants and children with mild and moderate bronchiolitis.


This paper has two purposes: to establish that the most frequently proposed form of value-added tax is really a proportional income tax rather than, as it is popularly seen, an inflationary, regressive sales tax; and to propose that this value-added tax be adopted as an alternative to all existing federal personal and corporate income, as well as federal employment and excise, taxes. Of course, to make such a proposal in light of the government's propensity to simply add any new tax on top of existing taxes is risky. Nevertheless, the nature of the value-added tax and the argument that it is superior to existing taxes stand apart from the danger that the government will merely add it on to present taxes, I don't believe we should refrain from identifying a superior taxing plan merely because politicians might treat it as a supplement rather than an alternative...


Abstract.
 The White-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes cactorum) drills holes in branches and trunks to feed on sap flows, providing an energy-rich food resource for other birds. Here we describe ecological and behavioral traits of the White-fronted Woodpecker related to its sap-feeding habits in the semiarid Chaco of Argentina and explore the structure of the avian assemblage in relation to the sap resource. Sap consumption by the White-fronted Woodpecker and other sap-feeding species was strongly seasonal and positively associated with periods of resource scarcity. The White-fronted Woodpecker actively defended the sap wells from smaller birds. Specialist and facultative nectarivores that assimilate sucrose at a high rate represented an important proportion of sap-feeding birds. In this system of woodpecker, sap, and other sap-feeding species, each species' consumption depends on its physiological and behavioral characteristics as well as on the availability of other food in the surrounding environment.


The general compound boundary value problem which was compounded by the Riemann boundary value problem on an open arc-segment Γ and Hilbert boundary value problem on closed Liapunov curve L was studied.By using the method of elimination,the compound boundary value problem was transformed into the Hilbert boundary value problem and then solved.The conditions of its solvability and concrete expression of its solution were also given out.


Objective To investigate the effect of abdominal needling therapy(ANT) on the gastrointestinal function in patients after laparoscopic operation.Methods Sixty patients after laparoscopic operation were equally randomized into ANT group,Chinese herbal medicine group and control group.All of the three groups were given routine basic treatment,and ANT group was given ANT and Chinese herbal medicine group was given Chinese herbal medicine additionally.Time for the recovery of gastrointestinal function,time for the first outgas,time for the first defecation and the incidence of postoperative complications were observed in the patients after laparoscopic operation.Results Time for the recovery of gastrointestinal function,time for the first outgas,and time for the first defecation were shortened in ANT group and Chinese herbal medicine group(P0.05 compared with those in the control group).For the relief of postoperative complications,ANT group had better effect than the other two groups(P0.05).Conclusion Early application of ANT in the patients after laparoscopic operation is effective on promoting the recovery of gastrointestinal function and relieving postoperative complications,which is a simple and painless therapy for promoting gastrointestinal function of patients after abdominal operation.


The W(100) surface has been studied using k‐resolved inverse photoelectron spectroscopy. Several peaks associated with unoccupied states were discovered. The energies of these peaks were mapped along the ΓM line of the surface Brillouin zone. Exposure of the tungsten surface to small amounts of residual hydrogen caused the tungsten surface to reconstruct to its c(2×2)–H structure and drastically changed the band structure which has also been mapped. The obtained experimental results confirm the theoretical notion that the energy driving this reconstruction originates from the splitting of a partially occupied surface‐state band into occupied bonding and unoccupied antibonding subbands.


The great theoretical physicist Murray Gell-Mann passed away on May 24, 2019. Sheldon Lee Glashow pays tribute to his mentor, champion, and friend.


Calculation of several sydnone derivatives were performed with density functional theory (DFT) at the B3LYP levels to understand the substituent effects that had been introduced to sydnone ring. Sydnone ring can be introduced two substituents that are R on nitrogen and R on carbon. Sydnone derivatives that had alkyl groups as both of R and R were studied as electrolyte of lithium rechargeable batteries and expected to improve the properties by changing the combination of R and R. Potential window and resistance against oxidation that are important electrolyte properties can be estimated from Highest Occupied Molecular Orbital (HOMO) and Lowest Unoccupied Molecular Orbital (LUMO) energy levels; and then DFT calculations of sydnone derivatives having several combination of R and R were performed. Although, the substituent effects of sydnone were still partial understanding, we proposed three types of R and R combination, such as R = CH3 and R = CF3, R = (CH3)3Si and R = CH3, and R = (CH3)3Si and R = CF3, for the improved sydnone derivatives. Introduction Lithium rechargeable battery is expected as useful power source in the next generation and one of the important technical breakthroughs toward the practical use is finding out of the good electrolyte. The electrolyte is required to have wide electrical potential window, resistance to oxidation, good solubility of electrolyte salt, low-viscosity, and good electric constant. Sydnone derivatives, which is a room-temperature ionic liquid, was investigated as a candidate of electrolyte and Sasaki et al reported that sydnones have good properties and potentials for electrolyte [1]. General synthetic scheme of sydnones is shown in Scheme 1 and substituent R and R can be altered to suit required electrolyte properties by the selection of the amino acid and the amine moieties. Among the required electrolyte properties, the electrical potential window and resistance against oxidation can be estimated from the calculated energy levels of HOMO and LUMO by computational chemistry. According to Koopman's theorem, a correlation is expected between the HOMO energy level and the oxidation potential, because the negatives of the orbital energies in the ground state are equal to the ionization potentials [2]. The electron affinity of the electrolyte is also correlated to the LUMO energy level; therefore, the electrical potential window can be estimated from the energy gap (Eg) between HOMO and LUMO energy level. In this paper, we report the analyses of the substituent effects between the electrical potential window and the combination of substituent R and R by means of the density functional theory (DFT) calculations. 59 ACADEMIC REPORTS Fac. Eng. Tokyo Polytech. Univ. Vol. 30 No.1 (2007)


The PhD thesis presented in this paper investigates the impact of different media on collaborative music making in shared workspaces. Studies will explore the difference between virtual reality and screen-based media, with experimental adjustment of individual viewpoint and co-temporality of sound playback. Artefact design in the project is conducted in a research through design methodology incorporating a user-centred design cycle of ethnographic studies, co-design workshops, and iterative prototyping. Summative evaluation will assess changes to collaborative process in music making tasks under experimental conditions, to better understand the design of media configurations for professional music making, when supporting individual users preference and perspective.


Traffic processing on cloud-scale bandwidths has given rise to a new type of network structure, comprising a large number of highly-structured virtual entities working in close harmony. This structure, which we call a virtual sub-network, might be in need of migration, for reasons of load-balancing, maintenance, and disaster prevention. In this paper, we argue that the common migration schemes are not adequate for the complexity of this task. Therefore, we present Qanat, a migration system specifically optimized for the live migration of a virtual sub-network in its entirety to a different physical location. We show how Qanat employs widely-used techniques, such as traffic prioritization, buffering, and network tunnels, to overcome the main issues of live migration. In the paper, we categorize the main challenges of the migration task, provide an analytical study of Qanat's algorithms, and measure its performance metrics through large-scale simulations. We conclude that Qanat can efficiently and transparently migrate virtual sub-networks and can provide a useful tool for system administrators.


The effects of layout and thermal shunt configuration on output power, efficiency, and gain of thermally-shunted AlGaAs/GaAs HBT's were investigated. A maximum power density of 16 mW//spl mu/m/sup 2/ at 10 GHz (CW) was observed. The power gain and power-added efficiency (PAE) at this power density were 7.8 dB and 65%, respectively.


This text has introduced the operation principle of the Processing machine tools of Hydraulic cylinder of Hoisting jack and hydraulic pressure system briefly,has proposed carrying on the transformation of the programmable controller (PLC)to its control system,has explained the software and hardware structure of PLC control system especially,has provided I/0 assigning and the outside wiring diagram and ladder-shaped picture of control of PLC concretly.


The article presents the results of investigating the cognitive component of professional settings among federal judges, peace justices and clerks of judicial machinery. It describes purpose settings and value substructure of the cognitive component of professional settings. The author analyses the dynamics of professional expectations (changing of opinions about profession) and subjective-personal and professional-personal aspects of cognitive components of professional settings.


by Jim Lundy Messaging trends in the consumer space are often a precursor to what will happen in the enterprise once critical mass is reached. Instant messaging was a consumer messaging application that became so entrenched in organizations, it led to...


In this case study, we investigate upper elementary teachers' decision-making practices regarding grouping configurations and purposes set for small group instruction (SGI) across content areas. Five experienced teachers working in linguistically and culturally diverse settings participated in this study. Data analyses with regard to student grouping revealed that, depending on the subject area, tasks, and "nonacademic" considerations, teachers navigated among multiple SGI setups, including similar- and mixed-ability groups, performance- or current-needs-based groups, and—unique to one teacher—a fluid-stable configuration. Data analyses with regard to purposes for SGI instruction revealed that although targeting disciplinary literacy was the main reason for SGI, it also served as a tool for (a) gauging students' needs and how students responded to instruction, (b) "hitting" multiple within- and cross-disciplinary targets, and (c) building students' social skills. We refer to these teacher decision-making practices as "organizational fluidity" and "focal fluidity," respectively. Implications are discussed.


INNOTeach is a joint extension project between the University of Southeastern Philippines and the Department of Education-Davao City. This paper aimed to disclose the INNOTeach way of writing-up classroom-based action researches by the teachers. It discussed the progress and highlights of the project while revealing the behavioral impressions of the teacher participants. It is anchored on Kurt Lewin's theory emphasizing that action researches are made to solve social problems. Narrative-qualitative research was employed in this paper. Remarkably, the INNOTEach way of writing-up an action research is simply a reflective writing exercise using customized worksheets and templates. This revealed further that the series of trainings produced organics trainers and research proposals approved by the office of the Schools Division Superintendent of Davao City. One implemented research became an entry of DepEd-Region XI to the national paper contest; while the project itself has already been given awards in conferences. Finally, this paper revealed that the INNOTeach way of doing action research enabled the teachers to become reflective of their work, being passionate for research, and not anymore intimidated seeing children with problems. This leads to the conclusion that no matter how difficult a thing is, when it is done reflectively, it can produce new things. To adopt the INNOTeach way of doing things is highly recommended at all levels of education.


Exercise induced plasma catecholamine levels, of post myocardial infarct patients, were compared before and after a 27 week training program in two groups. Heavy Intensity Exercise (H.I.E.) and Light Intensity Exercise (L.I.E.). The men (age 38-54 years) were exercised on a bicycle ergometer at constant submaximal work loads (test load) and to a symptom limited maximum work load, both before and after the training program. Forearm venous samples were obtained after 30 minutes rest and within 3 minutes of completion of the test load. After training a significant increase in both maximum work load and heart rate (P less than 0.05) was observed in the H.I.E. group. At the test load these individuals had a small (6%) decrease in heart rate. No significant changes were observed in the L.I.E. group at submaximum or maximum exercise. Prior to training, exercise resulted in a significant increase in norepinephrine (NE) with no change in epinephrine (E). Training resulted in a significant reduction (P less than 0.05) in the NE response at the test load of the H.I.E. group while no change was found in the L.I.E. group. Endurance jogging reduced the sympathetic response to moderate exercise.


: This critical study deals with the issue of refugees and displaced persons from the State of South Sudan and a review of the causes and motives for the problem of asylum and displacement, as well as the challenges facing the United Nations in protecting refugees and displaced persons in the State of South Sudan, which was newly independent in 2011 from Sudan, and the Republic of South Sudan became the most recent 193 country in the world. Despite its separation and independence, challenges persisted and varied between tribal rebellion, ethnic, religious, linguistic, cultural and climatic pluralism, the crisis of national integration or national unity, religious, cultural and ethnic conflicts, human rights violations, armed clashes, insecurity and instability, obstructing the access of humanitarian aid to the displaced, refugees, victims of grave violations and violence, lack of funding for humanitarian operations, foreign interference in the affairs of the newly born state, conflicts over resources, the challenge of poverty, land mines and the clan ownership system in agricultural tenure, and finally, we draw some results and put some recommendations and suggestions.


INTRODUCTION Liquid Chromatography, Multiple Reaction Monitoring by Mass Spectrometry (LC-MRM-MS) method, using a stable isotope-labeled internal standard has shown major progress in biological analysis. In this approach, optimizing the selected precursor ion in Q1 and product ion in Q3, for each monitoring transition, is important for establishing the most sensitive MRM assay. The sensitivity and accuracy improvement requires an experimental study for determination of optimal instrumental parameters, in order to generate abundant quantities of precursor and product ion pair. The use of LC allows a fast separation, generating narrow peaks, reproducible retention time and peak area. The control of chromatographic parameter is performed by system suitability test. The use of Scheduled MRM requires determination of dwell and MRM detection window. The dwell time is the time spent for recording the signal intensity of one data point; a longer dwell time results in more accurate measurements of signal intensity. All these instrument settings are important to determine the exact amount of scans time of a particular event, leading to the best quality and quantity data possible.


ABSTRACT This article explores the politics of response to the 7 July 2005 London bombings, by analysing UK counter-terrorism institutional campaigns in the three years following the attack. By drawing on the interpretive category of community/immunity, the semiotic analysis of counter-terrorism campaigns aims to describe their representation of the political community and citizen in the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks. The article argues that the counter-terrorism discourse relies on two contrasting tendencies: on the one hand, the unifying force that brings people together in the name of common values; and on the other, the necessity to weaken communitarian bonds in order to allow the citizen to control and check-up on others, reporting "anything suspicious" to authorities. In these texts, the figure of the citizen surveillant clearly emerges. Surveillance activities are shaped around the representation of the terrorist event, from the image of the terrorist in normal everyday life to the actual attacks. Paradoxically this brings about a mimicry effect. The surveillance action carried out by the citizen and the imagined actions of the preparation of a terrorist attack partially overlap in the way they are described and visually represented.


In this work controlled formation of the multilayer nanoscale coatings for the later obtainment of the antiemissive intermetallic coating applied to the grid electrodes of the powerful generator lamps is considered. The result of the research is the creation of a technology for achievement of a defect-free layer of zirconium carbide, ensuring acquisition of the intermetallic compound of high quality and improving operational properties of the electronic devices.


Abstract In this study, it was intended to investigate the effects of yarn spinning technology on knitted fabric thermophysiological comfort and performance properties. For this aim, three different 100% cotton Ne 16/1 yarn samples were produced with different spinning technologies namely, combed ring, compact and sirospun. Then six knitted fabric samples were produced with two different loop lengths. In the context of this study, air permeability and water vapour permeability tests were done as thermophysiological comfort tests, pilling resistance and abrasion resistance tests were performed as performance tests. In order to understand the statistical importance of spinning technology and loop length on knitted fabric properties, ANOVA was performed. According to the results, it is seen that spinning technology and loop length have important effects on observed properties.


The draft Investigatory Powers Bill received considerable attention when it was published in late 2015. In this blog, Professor Andrew Murray from LSE's Law Department, introduces a series of new LSE policy briefs, which aim to shed light on four key aspects of the draft Bill.


Onboard far-field aircraft detection is needed for safe non-cooperative traffic mitigation for autonomous small Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS) operations. This work presents an aircraft detect and track pipeline that fuses image differencing and morphological filtering detections for inputs to a Kalman-based object tracking pipeline. The pipeline is evaluated using two types of flight encounters: 1) motorcopter sUAS vs. fixed-wing sUAS 2) motorcopter sUAS vs general aviation plane.


In order to solve the rapid temperature rising and heavy heat generating problems during the operation of the traveling-wave type ultrasonic motor(TWUSM),an energy dissipation-based theoretical model of the surface temperature performance of TWUSM was proposed.In this model,the general energy dissipation of TWUSM is composed of the stator composite structure vibration loss energy,the dielectric loss energy of the piezoelectric ceramic and the friction loss between the stator and the rotor.The surface temperature theoretical model of TWUSM was derived by Newton cooling law and heat capacity theory.Simulations were done to study the effects of the structural and material parameters on the temperature performance.Then the influences of the temperature on the resonant frequency and the mechanical performances of TWUSM were researched by experiments.The validity and the availability of the model are verified by experiments.