We describe a new alpha 2-globin gene point mutation found in six individuals of a three-generation Dutch family. The mutant, which is associated with a mild alpha-thalassaemic phenotype, is not detectable at the protein level. The alpha 2 cd129 (CTG-->CCG) transition was found by molecular analysis using denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) and single-strand conformation analysis (SSCA) followed by direct sequencing of the alpha 2-globin gene. Southern analysis revealed a triplication of the zeta-gene in cis with the mutant alpha-globin gene.


Quad-band terahertz metamaterial absorber with near-perfect absorption is given in this paper. It is designed by a patterned Au layer and a continuous Au film separated by an insulating dielectric layer, of which the patterned Au layer is consisted of three parallel Au strips (a longer and two shorter) surrounded by two Au ring arcs of the same size. Four separated terahertz absorption peaks with narrow bandwidths and large absorptance are realized. The first three absorption peaks are due to the fundamental modes of the Au strips and the Au ring arcs, while the fourth absorption peak is ascribed to the excitation of three-order resonance in the Au ring arcs. The field distributions of the four absorption peaks are presented to verify their physical mechanisms. The influence of geometrical dimensions of the proposed configuration on the performance of the quad-band light absorption is discussed. Moreover, considering the potential sensing applications, the sensing performance of the proposed absorption device is also explored. The suggested scheme could provide considerable application prospects in selective thermal radiation, spectral imaging, sensing, detecting, electromagnetic stealth, etc.


Various surgical techniques were developed to enhance orthodontic tooth movements. Two surgical techniques were compared and rate of orthodontic tooth movement were evaluated. Material and Method :9 patients (5 females and 4 males years; range, 14 to 22 years) requiring orthodontic treatment with first premolar extraction, the Periodontal distraction (DD) and dent alveolar distraction (DAD) techniques were used on right and left sides respectively. The canines were moved rapidly into the extraction sites in 10 to 17 days, at a rate of 0.5-1 mm per day. Results: Student T-test was used to compare the difference of duration (statistically significant), amount of rate of distraction. A meantime of 17.12 days respectively for the two distraction procedures employed. Conclusions: The dent alveolar distraction technique is an innovative method that increase orthodontic tooth movement..


In general, we compared the different inhibition mechanisms of organic inhibitor with that of anodic inhibitor. When triethanolamine or nitrite was added separately to tap water for inhibiting the corrosion of ductile cast iron, large amounts of inhibitor were needed. This is because the corrosion inhibitors had to overcome the galvanic corrosion that occurs between graphite and matrix. In this work, we investigated the corrosion of ductile cast iron in tap water with/without inhibitors. The corrosion rate was measured using chemical immersion test and electrochemical methods, including anodic polarization test. The inhibited surface was analyzed using EPMA and XPS. Test solutions were analyzed by performing FT-IR measurement. When triethanolamine and nitrite coexisted in tap water, synergistic effect built up, and the inhibition effect was ca. 30 times more effective than witnessed with single addition. This work focused on the synergistic effect brought about by nitrite and triethanolamine and its novel mechanism was also proposed.


The article covers issues of ethiology and pathogenesis of papilloma viral infection, modern perceptions of the role of immune mechanisms in the development of the infection process. Were submitted results of the comparative clinical research for the study of efficiency and safety of Ingaron substance (γ-interferon) in the comprehensive therapy of the anogenital papilloma viral infection.


The analysis "gives urologists the first accurate idea of how many physician assistants and nurse practitioners are working in urology," says researcher Raymond Fang.


The flow in the nose region and in the annular film around individual Taylor bubbles rising through stagnant and co-current vertical columns of liquid were studied, employing particle image velocimetry (PIV) and pulsed shadowgraphy techniques (PST) at the same time. The combined techniques enabled simultaneous determination of the bubble shape and the velocity profiles in the liquid film. Experiments were performed with water and aqueous glycerol solutions in a wide range of viscosities (1 × 10−3 Pa s < < 1.5 Pa s), in an acrylic column of 32 mm ID. Values for the distance ahead of the nose in which the flow is disturbed by the presence of the bubble are presented for the conditions studied. The bubble shapes in the nose region are compared with Dumitrescu's shape for potential flow. The velocity profiles show that after the nose region the liquid begins to accelerate downwards, and at a certain distance from the bubble nose the velocity profile and the liquid film thickness stabilise. The liquid film acquires characteristics of a free-falling film. Values of the developing length and film thickness are reported for the experimental conditions studied. Average velocity profiles in the fully developed film are also presented. A critical Reynolds number of around 80 (based on the mean absolute velocity in the liquid film and on the film thickness) is reported for the transition from laminar to turbulent regime. Shear stress profiles (in the fully developed film) are also provided. The data reported are relevant for the validation of numerical codes in slug flow. 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.


Sandy shoreline erosion has become one of the biggest threats to coastal zones globally, both in developed and less developed regions of the world, which calls for improved understanding of past and future shoreline evolution and its drivers. This is true for long-term shoreline change trends but also for interannual shoreline response linked to largescale climate patterns of atmospheric variability, which so far has been mostly explored locally based in situ monitoring program (e.g. Dodet et al., 2019). Free-of-charge publicly available optical satellite imagery can now be used to provide short-term to multi-decadal shoreline data from the local to the global scale using different techniques (e.g., Bishop-Taylor et al., 2019), with errors typically under 10 m at microtidal beaches (Vos et al., 2019). However, on high-energy and/or meso to macrotidal low-gradient beaches satellite-derived shoreline (SDS) errors dramatically worsen (Castelle et al., 2021). In this contribution we explore if an adapted space-averaging of such uncorrected (noisy) SDS dataset can allow addressing the time- and space variability of shoreline change and their primary drivers including large-scale climate patterns of atmospheric variability.


The Two-Layer Method (TLM) of hypothermic preservation applied to cadaveric pancreata has been reported to permit improved islet cell yield and functional quality over simple immersion preservation in University of Wisconsin (UW) solution or perfluorocarbon (PFC) fluid alone. The mechanistic basis for improved islet cell outcomes with TLM preservation is argued by proponents of the TLM to be due to improved oxygen diffusion from PFC to tissue. However, no rigorous evaluation of this or alternative hypotheses has been reported. Because UW solution and PFC have significantly different thermal properties, the current study postulates that these characteristics could more likely than oxygen diffusion contribute to the salutary outcomes reported for the TLM. In the current study, an isotropic block of agarose gelatin is used as a tissue surrogate. The similarity in thermal behavior of agarose gelatin and pancreas tissue is validated. Thermal measurements are made in the tissue surrogate, when cooled by immersi...


Ribonucleoprotein containing metal containing a protein of the family of S100 proteins, an RNA and copper as metal ion in the form of a ternary complex, wherein the RNA of the ternary complex has the following sequences: (a1) (aRNA) Clone the 3rd (aRNA I) or (a2) aRNA VI Clone P-10 (aRNA VI)


This chapter starts with a background about concentrating solar power systems and thermal energy storage systems and then a detailed literature review about concentrated solar power systems and supercritical Brayton carbon dioxide cycles. Next, a mathematical model was developed and presented which generates and optimizes a heliostat field effectively. This model was developed to demonstrate the optimization of a heliostat field using differential evolution, which is an evolutionary algorithm. The current model illustrates how to employ the developed model and its advantages. The optimization process calculates the optical performance parameters at every step of the optimization considering all the heliostats; thus yields accurate results as discussed in this chapter. On the other hand, complete mathematical model of supercritical CO2 Brayton cycles when integrated with solar thermal power tower system was presented and discussed.


Background : To investigate the effectiveness of the microabrasion and bleaching techniques together on the enamel defects for the improvement of the dental aesthetics. Methods : Thirty four patients who had Enamel defects affecting the maxillary anterior teeth were selected and the defects were classified as line defects and patch defects. The patient's past medical history, any history of fluoride ingestion were elicited. The affected maxillary anterior teeth were treated with microabrasion paste, (Opalustre) followed by bleaching (opalescence). The aesthetic improvements were assessed by the patients and their level of satisfaction and happiness after the treatment were recorded. Results : Happy score was significantly more among Lined pattern when compared to Patched pattern. Statistical test: Chi square test. Conclusion : Microabrasion and bleaching technique together are effective in improving the aesthetics of the patients with both type of defects (line defects and patch defects) and are effective conservative management of enamel discolorations.


A CuO-ZnO-Al 2O 3/HZSM-5 catalyst for synthesis of dimethyl ether from CO 2/H 2 was prepared using ethanol as solvent and oxalic acid as precipitator. At 245℃, 2.2MPa, 2400h -1 and H 2/CO 2 of 2.79, CO 2 conversion of 22.61%, selectivity to dimethyl ether of 45.90%, selectivity to methanol of 14.81% and yield of oxo-compounds (CH 3OH+CH 3OCH 3) of 13.73% were obtained. Preliminary investigation into reaction condition and activity stability of the catalyst were made.


This research aims to explore students' assessments of worship facilities in higher education. This research uses a quantitative method with a survey approach, data sources were taken using a questionnaire from one hundred and thirty respondents who were students from twenty-nine universities in Indonesia, and analyzed using descriptive analysis techniques using SPSS version 20 software. The results of the analysis show that students agree with the fifteen indicators for assessing worship facilities in higher education, the fifteen assessment indicators are; i) The mosque/prayer room has a comfortable atmosphere for worship; ii) The mosque/prayer room has a sturdy building structure; iii) The design of the mosque/prayer room is good and beautiful; iv) The interior design of the mosque/prayer room is well arranged; v) The lighting in the mosque and its surroundings is good; vi) The mosque room is spacious and can accommodate many people; vii) The prayer equipment provided for mosque congregations is sufficient (for example, mukena and prayer mats); viii) The prayer rows are arranged neatly so that it is easier for the congregation to worship; ix) Cleanliness inside and outside the mosque/prayer room is maintained; x) Cleanliness of prayer equipment (mukena, prayer mat) provided by the mosque/prayer room is maintained; xi) The mosque/prayer room has a clean ablution area; xii) Mosques/prayer rooms have clean toilets; xiii) The security facilities in the mosque/prayer room are adequate; xiv) The safety of the congregation's belongings is guaranteed at the mosque/prayer room; and xv) Mosque/prayer room staff are friendly to the congregation. Overall, students agree with all points of the worship facilities assessment. Worship facilities at universities are considered to be good and can support the congregation in carrying out worship solemnly to Allah.


Recently, manufacturing techniques of small-scale products have been improved. As a result, precise measurement is required of small inside diameters, for example, of engine nozzles. However, an in situ measurement and measurement system for small-sized products has yet to be fully established. In this research, a contactless technique to measure small inside diameters is proposed. This new method uses tandem low-coherence interferometry and an optical fiber cut at an angle of 45°. This optical fiber is up to 30 μm in diameter and is used as a probe. Our objective is to measure holes as small as 50-μm inside diameter with an accuracy of 100 nm. In the present paper, we report on the measurement principle, calculate the measurement uncertainty and show that experimental measurements can be obtained of small-size holes up to 300-μm inside diameter with an accuracy of 100 nm.


TO THE EDITOR: I am writing to inform the readership of the Annals of a change in graduate medical education reimbursement that will have a significant impact on internal medicine residency training. Specifically, I am referring to a serious threat to the medical chief residency. Over the years, the internal medicine chief residency at many institutions has evolved as a postgraduate year (PGY) 4 (or later) experience that is tailored to the needs of the program and the individual person filling the position. The chief medical resident often fulfills that vitally important role of a supervisor-colleague for housestaff who is able to bridge the gap between residents and faculty. This respected teacher is part housestaff leader, part educational resource, part cheerleader, and part counselor. Further, the chief often embodies the spirit of a residency, which is critical for housestaff morale. Finally, the chief residency itself has often been a fertile training ground for future academic physicians. Our institution has recently been informed by Blue Cross of Rhode Island, our Medicare intermediary, that chief medical residents in their fourth year of training will no longer qualify as residents for the purposes of graduate medical finance. This means that hospitals in our region will not receive graduate medical education reimbursement from Medicare for such residents. Under the regulations, an approved medical residency program must meet one of the following requirements: 1) It must be approved by one of the national organizations recognized by Medicare; 2) it must count toward certification of the participant in a specialty or subspecialty, as listed in the directory of graduate medical education programs published by the American Medical Association or the Annual Report and Reference Handbook, published by the American Board of Medical Specialties; or 3) it must be approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education as a fellowship program in geriatric medicine. It is the contention of our Medicare intermediary that the chief medical residency meets none of these requirements. It is not in a general internal medicine program because internal medicine is only a 3-year program, it is not in any type of subspecialty fellowship, and it is not in a geriatric medicine program. Certainly, the chief residency can be reinvented as a PGY-3 experience, and indeed this has been done at numerous institutions. We, however, strongly feel that this is ill advised and acts to the detriment of an individual's training by denying him or her a traditional senior resident experience. Clearly, this change in reimbursement will not be limited to Rhode Island and may have a widespread effect on internal medicine residency training across the United States. It may further affect fellowships in general internal medicine that are currently not accredited by the Council for Graduate Medical Education. We hope that the Annals readership shares our concern over this potential loss and that as internists we will voice our collective concern through our specialty organizations to save the medical chief residency.


The present invention relates to binding agent VEGF, DLL4 binding agent, VEGF / DLL4 bispecific binding agent and a method of using the agent for the treatment of diseases such as cancer of the binding. The present invention provides an antibody that specifically binds human VEGF, DLL4 antibody that specifically binds human and specifically binds human VEGF / or bispecific antibodies and human DLL4. The present invention further provides a method of using the agent to inhibit tumor growth. In addition, cancer therapy is also described a method of the present invention comprising an antibody or agent is administered to a patient having a tumor treating effective amount or cancer.


LlPR‐10.2B, a Pathogenesis‐related class 10 (PR‐10) protein from yellow lupine (Lupinus luteus) was crystallized in complex with melatonin, an emerging important plant regulator and antioxidant. The structure reveals two molecules of melatonin bound in the internal cavity of the protein, plus a very well‐defined electron density near the cavity entrance, corresponding to an unknown ligand molecule comprised of two flat rings, which is most likely a product of melatonin transformation. In a separate LlPR‐10.2B co‐crystallization experiment with an equimolar mixture of melatonin and trans‐zeatin, which is a cytokinin phytohormone well recognized as a PR‐10‐binding partner, a quaternary 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 complex was formed, in which one of the melatonin‐binding sites has been substituted with trans‐zeatin, whereas the binding of melatonin at the second binding site and binding of the unknown ligand are undisturbed. This unusual complex, when compared with the previously described PR‐10/trans‐zeatin complexes and with the emerging structural information about melatonin binding by PR‐10 proteins, provides intriguing insights into the role of PR‐10 proteins in phytohormone regulation in plants, especially with the involvement of melatonin, and implicates the PR‐10 proteins as low‐affinity melatonin binders under the conditions of elevated melatonin concentration.


OBJECTIVE
To summarize a case of acute myeloid leukemia(AML) with severe infection and a rare translocation of t(10;11)(q22;q23)who got spontaneous remission.

METHODS
The laboratorial examination results and clinical data in this case were summarized in couple with the light of published literatures.

RESULTS
Like most of the spontaneous remission cases, severe infection happened to this case of AML patient, but the different point was that a rare translocation of t(10;11)(q22;q23)was disclosed in this patient. There were only 6 cases of this kind of translocation reported by the literatures up to now. This patient got spontaneous remission after the controlled infection without any chemotherapy. The rare translocation of t(10;11)(q22;q23)disappeared after he got remission.

CONCLUSION
Spontaneous remission of acute leukemia was a rare phenomenon, the underlying mechanism was unclear, maybe due to the inflammatory factors triggered by infection, or the activated immune system by the infection, or even the role of gene mutation factors. Accumulating data might shed insight into this rare kind of disease.


The efficacy and cost of three alternative methods of weed control were compared to the traditional chemical method. 1) Flaming method was performed in 7 day intervals, three times. The most resistant perennial weeds were Taraxacum officinale Weber and Leontodon autumnalis L.. From annual weeds the most vigorous species was Polygonum aviculare L. Flame weeding with lower driving speed gave good reduction of annual species in early growth stages (cotyledons to 4 true leaves). To obtain a higher efficacy of vigorous weeds, perennials, weeds in later growth stages and weeds with higher intensity of germination, the repetition of treatments were required. 2) The treatments of the hot-steam method were performed at 1 km hG driving speed, in 7 day intervals. The 1st weed counting was executed after the first hot-steam application. The 2nd and the 3rd weed counting were performed after the second treatment. This technology was less effective on perennial weeds. The efficiency in the 1st week was better than the 2nd week after the 2nd treatment. The most resistant species were Linaria vulgaris Mill. and Polygonum aviculare. For higher reduction of vigorous weeds and for the longer time effect, the repetition of treatments are necessary, maximum 2 weeks after previous treatment. 3) Mulching was a very good alternative method to herbicide use and the best results of weed control were obtained in the following order: saw dust6coarse bark6hay (weed reductions were as high as 99.4% with saw dust, 99.3% with coarse bark and 96.0% with hay). The most dominant weeds were: Rumex accetosella L., Sonchus arvensis L., Taraxacum officinale and Chenopodium album. Only one application of post-emergence chemical weed control was performed. 2.2 kg haG of Simazine, 1 kg haG of Paraquat and 1,000 L of water were used. Chemical application was effective method for weed control during 2 to 3 weeks after treatment. Very resistant species was Hypericum perforatum L. The effect of herbicide application was best during the 2nd and maximum the 3rd week after the application of the 2nd treatment due to its residual effect. Later on, more new weeds germinated and emerged to a greater extent and the repetition of treatment was inevitable.


The functional equation F (x)− F (y) x− y = G(x) + G(y) H(x) + H(y) where F, G, H are unknown functions is considered. Some motivations, coming from the equality problem for means, are presented. Introduction. In this paper we consider the functional equation F (x)− F (y) x− y = G(x) +G(y) H(x) +H(y) where F,G,H are unknown real-valued functions defined in a real interval and H is positive (or negative). The main result of Section 1 (Theorem 1) gives a general solution. A motivation for these considerations is given in Section 2 where we show that some special equality of means problems lead to this equation. 1. A functional equation Theorem 1. Let I ⊂ R be an interval. The functions F,G : I → R and H : I → (0,∞) satisfy the functional equation (1) F (x)− F (y) x− y = G(x) +G(y) H(x) +H(y) , x, y ∈ I, x 6= y, if, and only if, one of the following cases occurs: (i) H is arbitrary and there are some constants a, b ∈ R such that G(x) = aH(x), F (x) = ax+ b, x ∈ I; (ii) H is a constant function, i.e. H(x) = a, x ∈ I, 2010 Mathematics Subject Classification: Primary 39B22; Secondary 26E60.


The Imagelab Laboratory of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia has designed a large video repository, aiming at containing annotated video surveillance footages. The Web interface, named ViSOR (video surveillance online repository), allows video browse, query by annotated concepts or by keywords, compressed preview, video download and upload. The repository contains metadata annotation, both manually annotated ground-truth data and automatically obtained outputs of a particular system. In such a manner, the users of the repository are able to perform validation tasks of their own algorithms as well as comparative activities.


As a new generation of broadband wireless communication systems is being proposed to meet the increased demand for data capacity, there is a new interest in deploying high-performance microwave backhauls, at millimeter frequencies, to interconnect the wireless network in urban/suburban/forest environments. Deploying high-performance microwave backhauls in urban/suburban/forest environments, however, does not guarantee a direct line-of-sight between the transmitter and receiver base stations. A substantial number of backhaul small cells in urban/suburban or forest settings do not have a clear line-of-sight to the network; they are either blocked by houses, trees, or both. It is of practical interest to determine the effect of attenuation at these millimeter frequencies. The objective of this presentation is to demonstrate that the use of the forward scattering approximation to solve the Radiative Transport (RT) equation at millimeter frequencies is an effective and a practical way of assessing the attenuation in a trunk dominated forest. The solution of the exact RT equation at millimeter wave frequencies is computationally much more intensive than the solution of the RT equation under the forwarding scattering approximation.


Trophy hunting has potential to support conservation financing and contribute towards rural development. We conducted a systematic review of the Zimbabwean trophy hunting perspective spanning from pre-1890 to 2015, by examining the following: (1) evolution of legal instruments, administration, and governance of trophy hunting, (2) significance of trophy hunting in conservation financing and rural development, and (3) key challenges, emerging issues in trophy hunting industry, and future interventions. Our review shows that (i) there has been a constant evolution in the policies related to trophy hunting and conservation in Zimbabwe as driven by local and international needs; (ii) trophy hunting providing incentives for wildlife conservation (e.g., law enforcement and habitat protection) and rural communities' development. Emerging issues that may affect trophy hunting include illegal hunting, inadequate monitoring systems, and hunting bans. We conclude that trophy hunting is still relevant in wildlife conservation and rural communities' development especially in developing economies where conservation financing is inadequate due to fiscal constraints. We recommend the promotion of net conservation benefits for positive conservation efforts and use of wildlife conservation credits for the opportunity costs associated with reducing trophy hunting off-take levels and promoting nonconsumptive wildlife use options.


A real-time holographic interferometer specially designed for measuring liquid diffusion coefficients was described.Using the interferometer,the distinct real-time interference fringes indicating the concentration profiles of the liquid were obtained,the liquid diffusion coefficient was directly measured from the interferograms by finite fringe system intentionally introduced to the interferometer.The diffusion coefficients of carbon dioxide in ethanol and n-propanol were measured by this method,and the results are closed to theoretical values.This method with real-time,accuracy,simpleness and promptness will have good prospect in measuring liquid diffusion coefficient.


This paper analyzed several positioning and navigation information distribution modes,and analyzed quantitatively the information flow of different nodes for several distribution mades against the background of tactical interconnecting network at brigade level.Lastly several conclusions and problems to be researched further are given.


In this paper we show that each quasiperiodic standing wave solution of the real Ginzburg–Landau equation which is on the global branch emanating from the Eckhaus unstable periodic orbit is itself unstable. A rigorous proof of the instability is given by showing that the linearised operator about such a solution has spectrum which contains an interval along the unstable axis of the spectral plane. The proof employs some geometric and topological methods arising from a dynamical systems approach to the analysis of the eigenvalue problem for the linearised operator.


The paper will examine the role of family violence in determining health outcomes and life expectancy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. It will also analyse and discuss how national health policy and service delivery could embrace the goals of the National Partnership Agreement, in preventing and responding to family violence; that is, where family violence would 'fit' within the Closing the Gap agenda. The discussion will examine the role of health policy rather than individual health programs or initiatives.


WESTCOAST CHILDREN'S CLINIC (WCC) WORKS WITH FOSTER children and the poor—the so-called inner city or urban population. We work with children and their families and extended systems in the traditional setting of an outpatient clinic and in the community in foster homes, group homes, schools, and other nontraditional therapy environs. In its 28 years, WCC evolved from primarily a psychology training site where the bulk of clinic-based services, psychotherapy, and assessment were delivered by interns (and by proxy, their supervisors) to a community psychology agency. The so-called culture of the clinic resembled a quasi-family bonded by volunteerism. Beginning in mid-2002, steps began to define both the business and service orientation of the clinic into a


The attitude of students' concern for the surrounding environment is still relatively low, this is due to the lack of use of assessment instruments in assessing student attitudes. The purpose of this study is to analyses the design and tests the feasibility of the instrument of caring attitude and science knowledge competence. This research belongs to the type of development research, using the ADDIE development model. The subjects involved in this study were 2 lecturers and 3 fourth grade elementary school teachers. Data was collected using field study, observation, questionnaire, and test methods. The data obtained in the study were then analyzed by testing the validity and reliability of the instrument. The results of data analysis showed that the validation obtained an average percentage for the content aspect of 76.67% (adequate), the aspect of the social science technology model 80% (adequate), the format aspect 82% (very feasible), the language aspect 93% (very feasible) and 82% presentation aspect (very decent). Furthermore, the reliability test showed the results of the reliability coefficient values for the test instrument and the questionnaire instrument were 0.893 and 0.939, respectively. This value is in the range of 0.80 < r 1.00, this shows that the reliability of the two instruments used in this study is very high. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the assessment instrument for caring attitudes and science knowledge competencies are valid and reliable category so that it is very feasible to be developed and used in the learning process.


BACKGROUND
TNF-α regulates immune cells and acts as an endogenous pyrogen. Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) is one of the most commonly used methods for gene expression analysis. Among the alternatives to PCR, loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) shows good potential in terms of specificity and sensitivity.

OBJECTIVE
However, few studies have compared RT-PCR and LAMP for human gene expression analysis. Therefore, in the present study, we compared one-step RT-PCR, two-step RT-LAMP and one-step RT-LAMP for human gene expression analysis.

METHODS
We compared three gene expression analysis methods using the human TNF-α gene as a biomarker from peripheral blood cells. Total RNA from the three selected febrile patients were subjected to the three different methods of gene expression analysis.

RESULTS
In the comparison of three gene expression analysis methods, the detection limit of both one-step RT-PCR and one-step RT-LAMP were the same, while that of two-step RT-LAMP was inferior. One-step RT-LAMP takes less time, and the experimental result is easy to determine.

CONCLUSIONS
One-step RT-LAMP is a potentially useful and complementary tool that is fast and reasonably sensitive. In addition, one-step RT-LAMP could be useful in environments lacking specialized equipment or expertise.


In this article historical criticism, rhetorical criticism and ethnicity theory are combined to interpret Paul's boasting about his ethnicity in 2 Corinthians 11:22. Partition theory helps to establish the historical/social context that 2 Corinthians 10-13 is a fragment of the "tearful letter," which represented the low point (high conflict) of Paul's relations with the Corinthians. Rhetoric ‐ the theatrical "Fool's Speech," which contains irony, self-praise, and comparison ‐ helps to understand Paul's boastful argumentation in his selfdefence; and ethnicity theory helps to interpret Paul's construction of his ethnic identity. Paul boasted of his ethnicity by taking up rhetorical comparison and self-praise. But he did so in the so-called "Fool's Speech", which is full of irony: his ethnic heritage was part of his argument that he was equal to that of his opponents, but ‐ here is the chief irony ‐ his ethnicity "in the flesh" ultimately meant nothing to him.


The article discusses the distinctive characteristics of open and closed models of functioning of the innovation sphere. Justified the use of interaction marketing approach to relationship management of innovation sphere. Two sets of marketing functions - network and process for the effective functioning of innovation networks. Given matrix scorecard marketing functions in the innovation network.


Concern over sediment toxicity has increased the need for toxicity test information with organisms that inhabit sediments. Oligochaetes are exposed to toxicants through feeding and body contact with sediments and interstitial water. Chronic testing with oligochaetes has historically focused on tubificids with test lengths of 1 year or more to encompass several generations. Most naidid oligochaetes have generation times of 3 to 7 d. The cosmopolitan-distributed naidid Pristina leidyi Smith 1896 has potential for sediment toxicity testing. Cultures of Pristina leidyi were maintained in the laboratory for over 2 years. A rabbit chow suspension provided both substrate and food source. A reproducing viable culture with little variation in growth was maintained at 24 ± 4°C and a 16:8-h light:dark photoperiod. Population growth in a characterized reference sediment peaked at 24 d with an increase in variation. It is recommended that test lengths should not exceed 18 d. The 48-h LC50s for cadmium and vanadium using Pristina leidyi were 215 μg/L and 30,830 μg/L, respectively, at a water hardness of 95 mg/L as CaCO3.


This paper presents an improved analysis and synthesis approach for networked control systems(NCSs) with nonideal network quality of services, such as time-varying networkinduced delay and data dropout.Following the existing model of NCSs and introducing the logic zero-order holder(ZOH) to choose the newest controller signal, we employ the free weighting matrices to deal with cross product items, and utilize the convexity of the matrix function in our derivation to obtain less conservative results.Numerical examples are provided to show the effectiveness of our proposed method.


To the Editor: I read with interest the interscalene catheter tunnelling technique suggested by Drs. Ekatodromis and Borgeat.1 I also use an intravenous cannula for catheter tunnelling but my technique keeps the catheter completely subcutaneous until it emerges above the clavicle, unlike the above technique, which appears to involve the emergence of the catheter onto the skin for a few millimetres before it is tunnelled. As Winnie commented: "With the interscalene technique, the catheter is at right angles to the... skin, so that movement of the head or shoulders tends to advance or withdraw the catheter".2 I use the following technique. Before inserting the interscalene catheter, a 2–3 mm skin incision is made. The catheter is then inserted through this incision. An 18G intravenous cannula needle is inserted alongside the catheter and is advanced subcutaneously to a point just above the clavicle. It is then pushed outwards through the skin (Figure 1a). The intravenous cannula is passed backwards over the needle and the two are withdrawn together, allowing the end of the cannula to emerge through the skin incision (Figure 1b). The catheter is then passed through the cannula (Figure 1c), which is removed. The result is a fully tunnelled catheter. The skin incision is closed with a SteristripTM. On a slightly peevish note: if Dr. Borgeat wishes to quote an earlier publication than his3 that introduces the concept of patient-controlled interscalene analgesia,


The low wavenumber collective diffusion coefficient of a semi-dilute suspension of spherical Brownian particles interacting via square well potential and hydrodynamic pair interaction is considered. The first two nonvanishing terms of an expansion in powers of the wavenumber are calculated. Analytical expressions are found for extremely narrow wells and in the limit of large well diameters.


The confidence of hugeness civil servants is great drive for the realization of goal of government by law in the day of overall advancement of ruling by law and of the construction of legal government.However,with insufficient confidence of Ningxia's civil servant,it is especially important to analysis its reason and to propose an approach to promote the confidence.


Objective Assessing the state of hypertension care remains the first step towards planning a robust health system needed to tackle the rising burden of hypertension. Prior to the commencement of the Community Action Against Non-Communicable Disease project, we assessed hypertension care using the hypertension care cascade (HCC). This will serve as a baseline to evaluate project performance upon completion. Methods Hypertensive subjects were grouped into a mutually exclusive care cascade of 5 categories including unscreened and undiagnosed; screened but undiagnosed; diagnosed but untreated; treated but uncontrolled and treated with controlled hypertension. Results Of the 372 participants, mean age 48.9 years, 161 (43.3%) were hypertensive, of whom only 12.0% had controlled blood pressure (BP). Among the 88.0% with uncontrolled BP,19.0% were unscreened and undiagnosed, 48.5% were screened but undiagnosed, 13.0% were diagnosed but untreated and 7.5% were treated but BP uncontrolled. The HCC demonstrates that 19% of the hypertensive patients were lost at the screening stage, 60% of those who were screened never diagnosed, 40% of those who were diagnosed did not receive treatment and 60% of those who were on treatment did not reach target BP. Conclusion Unmet need of hypertension care is substantially high, thus underpinning the need for intervention with a multifaceted approach


The paper analyses the characteristic of workplace management in the Engineering training center, the design scheme of multilayer text real- time display system in detail, and its application in a practical project is proposed too.


Stress uniformity along the axial direction in specimens of split Hopkinson pressure bar(SHPB) tests was investigated.By theory of one-dimensional elastic stress wave,the temporal and spatial distribution of stress in specimen induced by incident pulses with any rising shape was derived.Wave propagation processes in specimens were calculated under rectangular,trapezoidal and sloping waves,which were uniquely expressed as the trapezoidal type by the parameter of rise time.Stress uniformity histories were obtained,and the influences of relative rise time of incident pulse and specimen-bar relative mechanical impedance on relative time required for stress uniformity were investigated.Researched results can provide guidelines to design and analyze SHPB tests.


Poetry has a history of thousands of years in China and can be said to be the shining jewel in the crown of Chinese literature, occupying a major proportion in her history. Having originated from folk songs, the Chinese poetry has produced a large number of brilliant examples from the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046–771 BC) to the Chunqiu (Spring and Autumn) Period (770-476 BC). China has, since ancient times, maintained a tradition of education in poetry, which is used to educate the people and arouse their intelligence. Through the reading, studying and writing of poetry, it is possible to instruct and cultivate the character of young pupils, as well as to promote children's creative thinking, logical dialectics and humanistic consciousness. In addition, reciting, learning and writing poetry has the ability to cultivate one's temperament, allowing people of all social strata, professional occupation and age to cleanse and purify their minds. The realm of poetry has the same effect of calming the soul as religious belief. This article shows the highlights of three millennia of Chinese poetry to the readers or scholars whose native language is not Chinese.


Abnormal glucose tolerance (Abnl-GT) is due to an imbalance between insulin resistance (IR) and β-cell function. Recent data from Africa suggest that β-cell failure contributes to the development of Abnl-GT more than previously recognized. Therefore in 490 African-born Blacks living in the United States (Male 64%, Age 38±10y (mean±SD), we compared the prevalence and metabolic characteristics of Abnl-GT due to IR (Abnl-GT-IR) to Abnl-GT due to β-cell-failure (Abnl-GT-β-cell-failure). Based on OGTT, Abnl-GT was defined as fasting glucose≥100 mg/dL or 2h glucose≥140 mg/dL. Visceral adipose tissue (VAT), triglyceride (TG) and 10y-Cardiovascular Risk-Score (CVD-Risk-Score) were measured. The cohort was divided into quartiles of HOMA-IR and quartiles of Matsuda Index. IR was defined by thresholds at the upper quartile of HOMA-IR (≥2.05) or the lowest quartile of the Matsuda index (≤2.97). Diagnosis of Abnl-GT-IR required both Abnl-GT and IR. Abnl-GT-β-cell failure was defined as Abnl-GT without IR. Abnl-GT occurred in 38% (181/490) of Africans. Of the Africans with Abnl-GT, insulin resistance occurred in 38% (68/181) and β-cell-failure occurred in 62% (113/181) of the Africans. Compared to Africans with Abnl-GT-β-cell-failure, Africans with Abnl-GT-IR had higher BMI (31.0±4.5 vs. 27.4±3.8 kg/m2), VAT (160±72 vs. 111±65 cm2), TG (106±52 vs. 77±39 mg/dL) (all P Disclosure M. Ishimwe: None. J. Ha: None. A. Sherman: None. A. E. Sumner: None. T. Hormenu: None. E. M. Shoup: None. N. H. Osei-tutu: None. A. Patterson: None. A. Wentzel: None. M. Bagheri: None. C. Dubose: None. L. Mabundo: None.


Development of ecologically and socially responsible business is one of the important social directions in modern environmental policy, especially if we take into account its dependence of purposeful activity of different social subjects, as well as ecological responsibility of business


Finding optimal frequency for the voltage source is important in Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) since it can make the system deliver high power to the receiver. Therefore, it is essential to visualize and analyze the frequency peak locations to ensure the system can use the correct frequency. This paper proposes a model to obtain a set of peaks that lies in some frequency range in a WPT system using square wave input. Thus, using this model, alternatives of peak frequency other than the global peak can be observed. Moreover, this study also proposes the steady-state function of the WPT system. The proposed model and steady-state analysis are compared with the experimental results and Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis (SPICE). The comparison verified that the proposed model illustrates the steady-state response and shows the set of peak operating frequency.


Smoke spreading from a fire in the end room of an in-line three-room structure with closed exterior door is considered, using the Fire Dynamics Simulator FDS computer code from NIST. Initially, an ultra-fast fire is considered. Then ten different experimental fires are considered, with predefined heat release rates. The transient partial differential equations have been solved by the computer code over the entire structure through the grid specified. Properties like velocities, temperatures etc are obtained as an output of the code and these vary in the three dimensional space as time progresses. Fire growth and development models have also been included in order to incorporate the effects of ventilation limitation on the size of the fire. The Cleary model, which uses optical density and local velocity of the smoke near the detector, is used to obtain the detector activations. In all, 60 smoke detectors have been installed which are distributed as 20 in each room. For each room there are 16 detectors on the side wall, 3 detectors above the doorways and one on the top dead center on the ceiling which sums up to 60 in the whole structure. The time required for activation of each of the 60 detectors is then determined, and the results may be compared with those obtained in a companion paper where the fires are located in the middle room.


The invention relates to a throwable gaming control (710) used in motion controlled games. In particular, the invention relates to improving the sensory performance of a throwable gaming control, when the gaming control is actually airborne during a motion controlled game. A throwable gaming control for controlling at least one event in a computer game, comprising at least one magnetic sensor(110) and at least one acceleration sensor (120) is in accordance with the invention and is characterised in that: at least one acceleration sensor(120) is arranged to the center of gravity of the game control and/or to the proximity of the center of gravity of the gaming control and at least one magnetic sensor (110) is arranged to a position of least internal magnetic noise, and/or a position of low internal magnetic noise.The best mode of the invention is considered to be the combination of an acceleration sensor (120) in the centre ofgravity of a wireless spherical mouse that in addition houses a magnetic sensor (110) in a magnetic noise free position. This sphericalmouse can be used to play for example basketball with realbasketball like movements in a computer game(70).


We show that the one-loop effective action at finite temperature for a scalar field with quartic interaction has the same renormalized expression as at zero temperature if written in terms of a certain classical field {phi}{sub c}, and if we trade free propagators at zero temperature for their finite-temperature counterparts. The result follows if we write the partition function as an integral over field eigenstates (boundary fields) of the density matrix element in the functional Schroedinger field representation, and perform a semiclassical expansion in two steps: first, we integrate around the saddle point for fixed boundary fields, which is the classical field {phi}{sub c}, a functional of the boundary fields; then, we perform a saddle-point integration over the boundary fields, whose correlations characterize the thermal properties of the system. This procedure provides a dimensionally reduced effective theory for the thermal system. We calculate the two-point correlation as an example.


We investigate a general mechanism, utilizing nonclassical shock waves, for nonuniqueness of solutions of Riemann initial-value problems for systems of two conservation laws. This nonuniqueness occurs whenever there exists a pair of viscous shock waves forming a 2-cycle, i.e., two states U 1 and U 2 such that a traveling wave leads from U 1 to U 2 and another leads from U 2 to U 1. We prove that a 2-cycle gives rise to an open region of Riemann data for which there exist multiple solutions of the Riemann problem, and we determine all solutions within a certain class. We also present results from numerical experiments that illustrate how these solutions arise in the time-asymptotic limit of solutions of the conservation laws, as augmented by viscosity terms.


Three dimensional television (3DTV) has attracted more and more attention in the area of TV broadcasting. However, the applications are constrained due to the content shortage. It is an economical way by converting monoscopic 2D video to 3D (2D-3D) so as to reuse the existed huge amount of 2D videos materials by using Depth-Image-Based-Rendering (DIBR). In this paper, an efficient framework for extracting depth information from the single image is proposed, which is based on scene classification and object detection. In the proposed scheme, by applying that real similar 3D scenes may have a similar depth map, we construct an image set including many kinds of images (their corresponding depth maps are given) with different scene structures first. The image set is classified into some categories manually. For a certain input image, k-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) algorithm is employed to judge that whether the input image corresponds to outdoor scene or not. Then, the initial depth map is obtained by fusing the depth maps of those images in the category which the input image belongs to, After that, we incorporate the image segmentation results to detect the sky region and the ground region by using color information. Finally, the depth map is obtained by refining the initial depth map using the sky and ground region. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed scheme can generate smooth and reliable depth maps with satisfied performance.


Safety device for protecting a located on the pressure side of a connected with a propellant system beam compressor installation part against exceeding an allowable pressure, comprising a controlled, operated by external energy safety valve whose control device is connected via at least one pressure tapping line to the system to be protected part, wherein the safety valve is disposed so that it can drain out of the propellant system when exceeding the pressure in safe piece of equipment, propellant.


A micromachined convective accelerometer is a recently developed device. Typical micromachined accelerometers use a solid proof mass for measuring acceleration. But a micromachined convective accelerometer does not use a solid proof mass. A micromachined convective accelerometer is composed of a heating resistor and temperature sensors. This device measures acceleration by using convective heat transfer phenomenon. Therefore characteristics of a micromachined convective accelerometer are different as compared with typical micromachined accelerometer. In this research, we analyze the convective accelerometer by using transient convective heat transfer analysis. Based on the results of a convective accelerometer, we propose a new model which has improved performance.


Background: The cause of frequent falls in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is still not well understood. Nevertheless, balance control and sensory organization are known to be critical for moving safely and adapting to the environment. Methods: We evaluated postural stability in 20 AD patients (11 fallers and 9 nonfallers) and 16 healthy controls with an inertial measurement unit (triaxial accelerometers and gyroscopes) attached to the center of mass (COM) in different balance conditions (Romberg on flat surface and frontward/backward-inclined surface, with or without visual suppression) in a motor lab. Results: In AD patients, the group of fallers showed a different kinetic pattern of postural stability characterized by higher vulnerability to visual suppression, higher total/maximal displacement and a mediolateral/anteroposterior range of sway, and a consequent need for more corrections of COM pitch and roll angles. Conclusion: Further studies are needed to consolidate the normative values of the discriminatory kinetic variables with the potential of inclusion in a multifactorial analysis of the risk of falls. Nevertheless, these results highlight signs of impairment of central postural control in AD, which may require early therapeutic intervention.


Carvedilol (CAR) belongs to biopharmaceutics classification system class‐II drugs, with poor aqueous solubility and pH‐dependent solubility. The present study aimed to develop a novel amorphous solid dispersion (ASD) of CAR with acidic counter ions for pH modifications in microenvironment to improve the pharmacokinetic properties under hypochlorhydric conditions. CAR‐ASD was prepared by freeze‐drying in combination with counter ions and hydroxypropyl cellulose, and their physicochemical properties including dissolution behavior, storage stability, and photostability were characterized. Pharmacokinetic studies were carried out after oral administration of CAR samples in both normal and omeprazole‐treated (30 mg/kg, p.o.) rats as a hypochlorhydria model. Among the tested six counter ions, citric acid (CA) was found to be a preferable pH‐modifier of CAR with respect to the dissolution profile and photostability (both potency and colorimetric evaluation). In CAR‐ASD formulation with 50% loading of CA (CAR‐ASD/CA50), amorphization of CAR was observed during the preparation process. After the oral administration of crystalline CAR in rats under hypochlorhydric condition, there was a 34.4% reduction in the systemic exposure of CAR compared with that in normal rats. However, orally‐dosed CAR‐ASD/CA50 resulted in limited alterations of pharmacokinetic behavior between normal and omeprazole‐treated rats. From these findings, addition of CA as pH‐modifier in CAR‐ASD might provide consistent pharmacokinetic behavior of CAR even under hypochlorhydric conditions.


light has certain energy, so it can change the soil microstructure and the elements in the soil when it radiates the soil. In this paper, the changes of total nitrogen and organic carbon in the soil under white light were studied. The results showed that: the light had an activation effect on the organic carbon in the soil; the light exposed the organic matter in the soil, accelerated the decomposition of organic matter, and reduced the total content of organic carbon. The results show that the infrared light has no effect on the soil structure, and the ultraviolet light can change the soil structure.


Contemporary Afrikaner ideology has its origins in traditional Boer beliefs. It is based upon an interpretation of History, the religious vision of the Dutch Reformed Churches, and a specific language, Afrikaans. This political culture first appeared as a reaction against British imperialism throughout the XIXth century, resulting in the forming of a strong nationalism which in the XXth century will triumph with the institutionalization of racial segregation. Nowadays, the Afrikaner community is experiencing the most dramatic crisis of its history. Its traditional values and institutions, which meet growing criticism from the Black population and from a fraction of the white constituents as well, seem to be unable to cope with the deep changes occurring in South Africa. Threatened by dissolution, the Afrikaner nation is looking for patterns it has yet to invent.


The structure and kinetics of LiMn2O4 electrodes have been investigated by in situ X-ray diffraction (XRD) measurements using a novel three-electrode in situ XRD cell, where the reference electrode ...


PT Samudra Nusantara Logistindo (PT SNL) is a company engaged in international cargo transportation services (international freight forwarder). Purpose of this study is to analyze the internal and external conditions and formulating business strategy and in order to gain competitive advantage for companies. The research method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive method research types such as of case studies. We have used Data Collection Techniques using interviews, surveys and questionnaires provided by the relevant parties in the company. These obtained data has been analyzed using a matrix IFE, EFE, CPM, TOWS, IE, SPACE, Grand Strategy and QSPM. The results of the IFE Matrix 2.885 and EFE Matrix are 2.623. The Result of the following Matrixes TOWS, SPACE, IE, Grand Strategy alternatives that can be applied in the company will be market penetration and product development strategy. The final results of this study concluded that the recommendation or proposal of an appropriate business strategy for the company based on the results obtained through a matrix of data processing is QSPM Market development strategy are then followed by the product development.


The article described the design of a text editor by the use of VB.NET to display the control and the comprehensive application programming using VB.NET for the basic steps. The text editor at the interface has a Windows form,and can easily edit the text.The greatest advantage of the text editor is small size,full-featured,convenient and quick.


Anomalous diffusion of a gold nanocrystal Au{sub 140} , adsorbed on the basal plane of graphite, exhibiting L{acute e}vy-type power-law flight-length and sticking-time distributions, is predicted through extensive molecular dynamics simulations. An atomistic collective slip-diffusion mechanism is proposed and analyzed. {copyright} {ital 1999} {ital The American Physical Society}


OBJECTIVE
There are limited data from retrospective studies on whether therapeutic outcomes after regular pancreatectomy are superior to those after enucleation in patients with small, peripheral and well-differentiated non-functional pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. This study aimed to compare the short- and long-term outcomes of regular pancreatectomy and enucleation in patients with non-functional pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

METHODS
Between January 2007 and July 2020, 227 patients with non-functional pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors who underwent either enucleation (n = 89) or regular pancreatectomy (n = 138) were included. Perioperative complications, disease-free survival, and overall survival probabilities were compared. Propensity score matching was performed to balance the baseline differences between the two groups.

RESULTS
The median follow-up period was 60.76 months in the enucleation group and 43.29 months in the regular pancreatectomy group. In total, 34 paired patients were identified after propensity score matching. The average operative duration in the enucleation group was significantly shorter than that in the regular pancreatectomy group (147.94 ± 42.39 min versus 217.94 ± 74.60 min, P < 0.001), and the estimated blood loss was also significantly lesser (P < 0.001). The matched patients who underwent enucleation displayed a similar overall incidence of postoperative complications (P = 0.765), and a comparable length of hospital stay (11.12 ± 3.90 days versus 9.94 ± 2.62 days, P = 0.084) compared with those who underwent regular pancreatectomy. There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in disease-free survival and overall survival after propensity score matching.

CONCLUSION
Enucleation in patients with non-functional pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors was associated with shorter operative time, lesser intraoperative bleeding, similar overall morbidity of postoperative complications, and comparable 5-year disease-free survival and overall survival when compared with regular pancreatectomy.


Introduction Long COVID, where symptoms persist 12 weeks after the initial SARS-CoV-2-infection, is a substantial problem for individuals and society in the surge of the pandemic. Common symptoms are fatigue, post-exertional malaise, and cognitive dysfunction. There is currently no effective treatment, and the underlying mechanisms are unknown although several hypotheses exist, with chronic inflammation as a common denominator. In prospective studies, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been suggested to be effective for the treatment of similar syndromes such as chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. A case series has suggested positive effects of HBOT in Long COVID. This randomised placebo-controlled clinical trial will explore HBOT as a potential treatment for Long COVID. The primary objective is to evaluate if HBOT improves health related quality of life (HRQoL) for patients with Long COVID compared to placebo/sham. The main secondary objectives are to evaluate whether HBOT improves endothelial function, objective physical performance, and short term HRQoL. Methods and Analysis A randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, phase II clinical trial in 80 previously healthy subjects debilitated due to Long COVID, with low HRQoL. Clinical data, HRQoL-questionnaires, blood samples, objective tests and activity meter data will be collected at baseline. Subjects will be randomised to a maximum of 10 treatments with hyperbaric oxygen or sham treatment over six weeks. Assessments for safety and efficacy will be performed at six, 13, 26 and 52 weeks, with the primary endpoint (physical domains in RAND-36) and main secondary endpoints defined at 13 weeks after baseline. Data will be reviewed by an independent Data Safety Monitoring Board. Ethics and Dissemination The trial is approved by The Swedish National Institutional Review Board (2021-02634) and the Swedish Medical Product Agency (5.1-2020-36673). Positive, negative, and inconclusive results will be published in peer-reviewed scientific journals with open access. Trial Registration NCT04842448. EudraCT: 2021-000764-30 Strengths and limitations of this trial Strengths -Randomised placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel groups, clinical trial in compliance with ICH-GCP -Evaluation of safety and efficacy, including objective and explanatory endpoints -Independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) Limitations -New syndrome with unknown mechanisms -Power calculation is based on similar syndromes -Selection bias as patients are enrolled from the same post-COVID clinic


This chapter explores the interface between European data protection and academic social science and humanities publishers until the end of the Data Protection Directive (DPD) era. It begins by summarizing the 'knowledge facilitation' provisions which target activities such as scientific research and have been set out in formal data protection instruments at both pan-European and State level over many decades. It is found that, in contrast to most freedom of expression derogations, these restrictive provisions only established very limited exemptions from default data protection norms. The chapter then looks at Data Protection Authorities (DPA) guidance and finds that, subject to a few exceptions, this has indicated that academic expression should comply with the 'knowledge facilitation' restrictions. However, much of this guidance has remained very generic or has focused on discrete issues such as the use of confidential datasets provided on safeguarded terms. The chapter reports results from a DPA questionnaire on the regulation of publicly interested covert social science research, finding that many regulators construed the law here very differently to undercover journalism; half even saw this activity as being ipso facto illegal. Turning to enforcement, the chapter details the fairly extensive efforts of many regulators in this area prior to the Data Protection Directive (DPD). Under the DPD, the DPA questionnaire responses suggested that approximately 40 per cent of regulators had taken action against social scientists. However, published examples of action remained limited and, furthermore, these efforts were largely and increasingly focused on specific issues related especially to confidential datasets.


A 66-year-old woman presented with an unspecified retroperitoneal mass measuring ∼4.4 × 4.4 cm with concomitant hydronephrosis, ureterectasis, and a simple kidney cyst as confirmed by magnetic reso...


Approximately 42% (187/444) of swine enterococci collected between the years 1999 and 2000 exhibited high-level resistance to gentamicin (MIC [ges ]500 μg/ml), kanamycin (MIC [ges ]500 μg/ml), or streptomycin (MIC [ges ]1000 μg/ml). Eight aminoglycoside resistance genes were detected using PCR, most frequently ant(6)-Ia and aac(6′)-Ii from Enterococcus faecium. Twenty-four per cent (45/187) of total high-level aminoglycoside-resistant isolates and 26% (4/15) of isolates resistant to high levels of all three antimicrobials were negative for all genes tested. These data suggest that enterococci isolated from swine contain diverse and possibly unidentified aminoglycoside resistance genes.


The invention discloses a system and a method for oscilloscope remote touch. The method includes imitating an operation interface and a working output interface of the oscilloscope by adopting a remote touch device, issuing oscilloscope instructions on the imitated operation interface by way of touch, and transmitting the instructions to the oscilloscope via wired or wireless networks; and receiving and displaying oscilloscope working output data and oscilloscope working state data via the wired or wireless networks by the imitated operation interface. With the method, a control interface and a display interface of the oscilloscope are adopted to realize remote control on the oscilloscope without modification to the oscilloscope.


This thesis deals with aspects concerining the internationalisation process of companies within a traditional manufacturing industry in a developing country, Malaysia, and to what extent these companies follow the traditional internationalisation models. The theoretical part covers different research fields within internationalisation, as well as relationship and network theory. Traditional internationalisation models, such as the Uppsala Internationalisation model, and more recent research in the field, such as the emergence of "born globals", are presented. The empirical study, which was conducted in Malaysia during March and April 2003, includes 15 Malaysian furniture manufacturers, out of which ten companies participated in in-depth interviews. The studied companies proved to be highly international, most often already from the outset, and they did not follow the traditional steps in the internationalisation process. The main conclusions drawn from this research are that most of the Malaysian furniture companies could be considered "born globals" and that gives new angles to a research that earlier has focused on high-tech ventures and the developed world.


A new approach for semiconductor ultrashallow depth profiling is presented. In this technique, the compositional and structural properties in the near‐surface region of a silicon sample were measured by Rutherford backscattering spectroscopy, and the chemical and electrical properties by x‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The measurements were repeated after the removal of a few atomic layers of silicon via ozone oxidation followed by a hydrofluoric acid etch of the oxide. The depth distributions of composition and surface potential were then determined. The etch‐depth per cycle of this treatment was estimated by measuring the oxide thickness formed in each ozone oxidation with XPS, and was calibrated to be 0.5 nm of silicon per cycle by applying the technique to a Si/Ge/Si sample with a known silicon overlayer thickness. This profiling technique, therefore, provides a depth resolution of better than 0.5 nm. The applicability of the technique is demonstrated by showing the compositional profiling res...


The pipelines vertical design is an important content in the pipelines design.The rationality of vertical design directly influences pipelines system's function.Now project design departments design the vertical design by manual work.This paper puts forward applying computer aided design technology to design vertical pipelines node.According to analysis underground pipelines,the authors design the vertical design system of the synthesis pipelines node based on AutoCAD software by making use of the GIS technique.The system has acquired good effect in project design departments.


We demonstrate a new approach for synthesizing Ag-ZnO heterogeneous nanostructures in which single-crystalline ZnO nanorods were selectively grown on {111} rather than {100} facets of single-crystalline Ag truncated nanocubes. We have identified the fine structure of the Ag-ZnO heterostructures and proposed a mechanism indicating that structure match plays a critically important role in this type of facet-selective growth. These heterogeneous nanostructures are of special interest and have potential applications in electrical contacts, functional devices, biological sensors, and catalysis.


The aim of this article is to set out a bookkeeping procedure for formalizing the process of asessing a hypothesis by comparison of conclusions drawn theoretically from this hypothesis with facts obtained by reduction of observational data. The formalism used is that of probability theory. A key role is played by Bayes's rule representing the inductive process of adjusting a degree of belief in response to new information. The foliowing model is used. Between observation and theory is an interface'' which comprises a number of independent items. Each item comprises a set of mutually exclusive statements. Probabilities assigned to statements of an item by reduction of observational data comprise a fact''. Probabilities assigned to statements of an item by theoretical analysis of a considered hypothesis represent a conclusion'' drawn from that hypothesis. Each fact should be free from theoretical bias and each conclusion free from observational bias. The model requires that one consider a complete set of mutually exculsive hypotheses. Where this cannot be done explicitly, it may be achieved by the introduction of a null hypothesis'' or igonance hypothesis.'' Conclusions'' drawn from this hypothesis are chosen to be maximally noncommittal. Formulae are derived which show (a) how the probabilitymore » of each hypothesis should be adjusted in response to information concerning one item, and (b) how such estimates concerning more than one item may be combined. The procedure is illustrated by a work sheet'' showing how a few facts and conclusions concerning pulsars were he neutron-star and white-dwarf hypotheses. (auth)« less


Summary: Cases of shvitra vis-a-vis vitligo, approached with the complaints like white patches over lips, limbs and neck, which were managed successfully by adopting the well planned therapies followed by diet control. Key message: These case studies are new avenue for future research in successful management of shvitra vis-a-vis vitiligo by adopting treatment based on principles of ayurveda.


We report two children who survived neurologic injury (near-drowning and Reye's syndrome) and adult respiratory distress syndrome and who required prolonged ventilatory support. Follow-up examination in both children showed steady neurologic recovery, but five months following discharge from their acute illness, profound hearing loss was diagnosed in both children. A review of the literature is reported and the hypothesis that combined aminoglycoside antibiotic and loop diuretic therapy caused the hearing loss is presented. Recommendation is made for audiologic assessment within six months of recovery from critical illness of pediatric patients in whom therapy has included loop diuretic and aminoglycoside antibiotic therapy.


ABSTRACT The records of 115 postmenopausal women with abnormal cervical cytology were studied. All were over the age of 50. Fifty-nine percent were colposcoped. The squamocolumnar junction could not be fully visualized in 59% of those age 50–52 and in 72% of those above the age of 52. Sixty-five women with grade 3 cytology were followed up for >12 months. Of these, 32 had no histologic assessment and reverted to normal cytology. Of the remainder, 40% showed normal histology, 43% had cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), and 17% had invasive malignancy. Of those with grade 4 and 5 cytology, 72% and 95%, respectively, had either CIN or invasive disease.


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Physical and chemical analyses of five geographically associated Solonetzic and Chernozemic Black soil profiles from the glacial Lake Edmonton basin were conducted to investigate the mechanisms operative in their genesis. Soils, classified as Black Solonetz and Black Solodized Solonetz, satisfied both morphological and chemical criteria as set forth by the National Soil Survey Committee of Canada for soils of the Solonetzic Order. The lack of pronounced solodization in the Bnt horizons of these soils was attributable to the proximity of bedrock to the surface which prevented the removal of Na salts from the profile. A high content of exchangeable Na in the Bnt horizons appeared to have assisted the comminution of coarse clay particles to fine clay particles. The soil, classified as Saline Black, had the chemical properties but lacked the morphology of Solonetzic soils. Two Eluviated Black profiles were genetically different from each other. While the Eluviated Black profile in one case was completely solodized and appeared to be regrading towards the normal soil type, the soil at the other site had features that reflected the influence of weak solonetzic processes.


The thermal contact resistance between the balls and the inner and outer rings of a space-use deep groove ball bearing is investigated assuming that heat transfer between smooth contacting elements occurs through the elastic contact areas. It is also assumed that the stationary bearing sustains axial, radial, or combined loads under a steady-state temperature condition. The shapes and sizes of the contact areas are calculated using the Hertzian theory. In particular, the contact force for the axial load is determined with careful consideration of the change in the contact angle induced by elastic deformation at the contact area. The correlation between the experimental data and the calculated values confirms the validity of the prediction method for the thermal contact resistances between the elements of a dry bearing with a surface roughness of less than 0.5 x 10~ m under the mean temperature of less than 353 K, and temperature differences across the rings of less than 35 K.


The social validity of intervention research has been emphasized in special education and related fields for decades. There is relatively little focus on social validity that considers culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Eleven articles met the inclusionary criteria for this systematic review and were evaluated to describe social validity in early language intervention research—specifically with young (birth through 5 years) dual language learners (DLLs). We examined how social validity was considered and addressed, how social validity was measured, and the results of social validity assessments. Definitions of social validity were generally vague, and researchers in most studies only considered social validity post intervention rather than prior to starting or during the interventions. Participants generally viewed interventions positively, but incomplete data were often reported.


Optically active Au : TiO2 nanocomposite thin films with an amount of gold of about 15 at% were prepared by dc reactive magnetron sputtering. After the deposition, the samples were annealed in vacuum at different constant temperatures between 200 and 800 °C. Depending on the annealing temperature, considerable changes have been found in the films' crystalline structure and for the number, the shape and the dimensions of the Au clusters. Modulated IR Radiometry (MIRR), a non-contact, non-destructive modulation-frequency-dependent photothermal measurement technique, was used for the characterization of the thermo-optical depth profiles of the as-deposited and annealed samples. Based on the results of MIRR, it was possible to establish correlations of the measured thermo-optical depth profiles with various effects: the heat treatment induced progress of crystallization of the TiO2 matrix, the evolution of Au nanoparticles and strong subsurface heat sources related to the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) effect. For the annealing temperature of 800 °C, a diffusion and accumulation of gold just at the surface was found, which contributes to limit the subsurface heat sources and the SPR effect.


The present investigation was carried out to evaluate the sunflower genotypes for slow rusting mechanism. Nine genotypes viz., DSH 1, GK 2002, Kaveri 618, KBSH 1, Morden, NSH 160, PAC 36 and PAC 304 were included for evaluation. The genotypes PAC 36, PAC 304 and GK 2002 were identified as slow rusters. Minimum per cent disease index and less area under disease progress curve (AUDPC) were exhibited by these genotypes. The slow rust components viz., uredia per square centimetre, uredial size and number of uredospores per uredia were less in PAC 36, PAC 304 and GK 2002. Morden, NSH 160 and Kaveri 618 were identified as fast rusters, they showed maximum per cent disease index and higher AUDPC value and other components of slow rusting.


Most diarrhoeal episodes acquired during tropical exposure subside spontaneously within a few days. ' A few continue for a longer period2 3; what therefore constitutes chronicity (or persistence)?4 An arbitrary span of btwo weeks seems a valuable 'cut off' point.5 Prolongation of an acute infection (for example, Salmonella spp or amoebic colitis), progression to a malabsorption state (see below), irritable bowel syndrome, and drug (usually antibiotic) associated disease (for example, Clostridium difficile infection) are all relevant.5 A careful case history often provides a valuable clue(s) to the anatomical location of the important enteric lesion(s): watery or fatty stools usually reflect small intestinal disease, and bloody ones (sometimes accompanied by mucus or pus, or both) colorectal involvement. While postinfective malabsorption ('tropical sprue')6 was formerly a classic (and common) entity, it has been superceded in prevalence by HIV enteropathy (Table 1). Here the length of history is likely to be Btwo to three months. This review does not deal specifically with causes of chronic diarrhoeal disease in the indigenous populations of tropical and subtropical countries; these include ileocaecal tuberculosis (a mass is often palpable in the right iliac fossa), Mediterranean and Burkitt's lymphomas, Kala-azar, chronic calcific pancreatitis, chronic liver disease, severe protein malnutrition, and pellagra (common in maize eating communities).237 These entities are very unusual in British travellers, although the first must be clearly borne in mind in those from the minor ethnic groups especially those from southern Asia. HIV enteropathy (often coexistant with tuberculosis) is an important cause of chronic diarrhoea in African visitors to the United Kingdom. The importance of gastric hypoacidity in the aetiology and pathogenesis of chronic diarrhoea has almost certainly been underestimated in the past; it is also important in HIV infected subjects.8


As the public security management,public security organs need to implement flexible enforcement,give full play to the functions of the public security department.For the new requirements of Police management,flexible enforcement requires that the police must change the past rely solely on the means of punishment,to fully reflect the thinking of people first to achieve social management functions.The current police's flexible enforcement still exist some problems in the enforcement of concepts,perform their duties,and other aspects of behavior and the quality,the public security departments need their tireless efforts and positive interaction of the public to achieve a new leap of Police management objectives.


The scale and scope of corruption in Russia are well known, and most observers agree that a new approach to fighting corruption is needed. In early 1998, the government newspaper, Rossiiskaya Gazeta, published a draft of a government anticorruption program, but it was blocked by Russian president Boris Yeltsin. Now, while the state Duma debates two different strategies for combating corruption, the absence of a definite program still harms the country.(1) For years, the highest echelons of power in the country have seemed neither ready nor willing to combat the dangerous phenomenon of corruption. The reason for this is no secret here or even abroad. American legislators view Russian President Boris Yeltsin and his circle as a corrupt clan, occupied primarily with their own survival.(2) Russian crime statistics illustrate the growth in crimes of corruption. In 1998, the number of cases of taking and giving bribes increased by 6 percent, misuse of power by 9.8 percent, and illegal participation in enterprise activity by 32 percent. According to Ministry of Internal Affairs data for 1999, the number of cases of bribery by public officials increased by 18.3 percent last year, while the number of cases of "commercial bribery"--bribery by officers of non-state organizations--increased by 26.9 percent. The second half of 1999 was marked by enormous scandals tied to the publication by international media of numerous details of money laundering through the Bank of New York, and the publication of the notorious "Geneva List" of twenty-three Russians suspected of illegal financial operations.(3) The General Procuracy of the Russian Federation initiated a criminal case that fixes the responsibility for the illegal bank activity.(4) Speaking at the Carnegie Foundation on U.S.-Russian relations in September 1999, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright expressed concern about the level of corruption in Russia and called on the Russian government to devote primary attention to this problem.(5) But since the highest circles of power in Russia have been overtaken by corruption, one loses hope that any serious discussion aimed at finding ways out of this political and moral crisis will ever take place. However, it is important to account for the upcoming change of power. A new president should make one of his priorities the implementation of a new strategy to combat corruption--a strategy that takes into consideration the scale of corruption in Russia and its main causes. Although Russia has a very high degree of corruption, according to the data of various polls, it is a global problem.(6) A memorandum of the legal committee of the Council of Europe, "On Fighting Corruption," noted that the phenomenon is "like an epidemic, taking over the entire continent and creating a serious threat for all countries."(7) In the view of American professor Alan Block, the United States today has the same levels of corruption that it did a hundred years ago.(8) Russia is a part of that problem. According to David Kaplan, American federal agencies suspect that Russian swindlers and their partners in America have penetrated the highest levels of the U.S. financial system. In 1998, several foreign firms concluding contracts of almost $30 billion were caught bribing American public servants.(9) Because of the necessity of using foreign banks to launder money, corruption is increasingly becoming a transnational phenomenon. But although the problem is universal, in Russia it is especially severe and threatens the viability of the state. To determine the critical nature of the problem, it is necessary to understand that corruption has a social role in Russia. A common opinion is that corruption is "the oil that greases the wheels of the state mechanism" (ne podmazhesh, ne podyedesh). However, the true danger of corruption is that it corrodes and deforms governmental institutions and destroys the fabric of society and the state. …


In this article, I examine the ways in which health activists from Afro-Brazilian religions deploy ethnic identity politics within the Brazilian public health arena to gain recognition and respect for their beliefs and practices, as well as public health goods for their communities. I also discuss the creation and enactment of "culturally competent" healthcare initiatives for members of Afro-Brazilian religions. Finally, I examine the tension between universal particular identity frames that emerges within the political discourses of health activists from Afro-Brazilian religions. Throughout, I place this case study in dialogue with similar scholarship on minority health politics and cultural competence initiatives in other parts of the world.


K2 = K3 = K5 = K6 = pengalaman (10%), K7 (5%). alternatif A1 = Fajar Aulia mendapatkan hasil rangking tertinggi. Penelitian ini ABSTRACT – Public speaking is verbal correspondence in front of many individuals, such as talks, introductions, and Master of Ceremony (MC). The success of the event cannot be separated from the role of the presenter who is often referred to as the MC. Becoming an MC or host requires special skills and practice, and not everyone can do it. For a smooth farewell event in YPT Teladan Medan so it takes the best MC to arrange the event, host the event, manage the time, and satisfy the audience so that the event goes as desired. Because too many want to be MC, it is necessary to choose the best MC. One method for selecting an MC is with an emotionally supportive choice network. In this review, the Simple Multi Attribute Rating Technique (SMART) strategy is applied to the best MC selection framework. This data assessment analysis aims to produce the best choice of MC to guide the event. The criteria and weights used are K1 = confident (25%), K2 = communicative (20%), K3 = humorous (15%), K4 = creative (13%), K5 = insight (12%), K6 = experience (10%), and K7 = appearance (5%). Of the 25 alternatives used, the results of the study, namely alternative A1 = Fajar Aulia, got the highest ranking results. This study resulted in a decision using the SMART method for selecting the best MC Fajar Aulia with a final score of 0.86.


This study provides empirical justification for prevention of on-site costs of gully erosion so as to raise political and public awareness of the impacts of land degradation and significance of sustainable land management from an economic perspective in the Kilimanjaro Region. In the context of this paper, the on-site cost of gully erosion is about TZS 82.61 million ha -1 and TZS 82.22 million ha -1 respectively assuming maize, a staple in the Kilimanjaro Region and sunflower, a commercial crop are grown. From an economic perspective, it is more viable to establish soil-erosion control structures than gully rehabilitation. The average benefit-cost ratios for the latter are almost three times as much as for the former if maize is grown, but two times more in the case of sunflower. These results support the old adage that says "prevention is better than cure". This information is of particular significance because some decision-makers and land-users have inadequate knowledge of the need for preventing soil loss from an economic viewpoint. They contend that the durability of rehabilitation interventions outweighs the short-term gains of investing in soil-erosion control structures. Considering that land in the region is being degraded by soil erosion, while the rest is vulnerable because of physical factors and anthropogenic activities, it would be prudent of decision-makers especially to support sustainable land management initiatives that aim at controlling soil loss instead of rehabilitation after vast amounts of land are rendered unproductive due to soil loss. Keywords : on-site cost, empirical evidence, rehabilitation, conservation measures, crops


Embodiments disclosed herein includes a method for using a GPS in a wireless network, device, and system architecture to support the wireless network management, including the hand-over and the data sent with the navigation decisions in heterogeneous networks.


As the U.S. continuing medical education system evolves, it will help if physicians are more self-aware, educators create more powerful learning environments, regulators promote innovation, and health care systems recognize the strategic value of education in driving change.


Objective: To study the effects of shumailing on prevention and treatment of cerebral ischemia of rats. Methods: The effect of shumailing on formation of experimental thrombosis was observed by carotid and jugular bypass. The gasping time of isolated heads of rats and survival time of rats subjected to bilateral carotid ligation were also observed. Results: Shumailing can obviously inhibit the formation of carotid thrombus of mice by gastric perfusion. Meanwhile, shumailing significantly prolongs gasping time of isolated heads of rats and survival time of rats subjected to bilateral carotid ligation. Conclusion: Shumailing can prevent cerebral ischemia obviously.


A simple method is given for determining theoretically the effects of cloud expansion upon the rate of evaporation of droplets in assemblages. The expansion of clouds is examined in terms of the Brownian motion, electric charge, and turbulent diffusion and dispersion. Results obtained by using both the cellular and the continuum models for cloud evaporation show that the Brownian diffusion slightly speeds up the evaporation rates and the electric charge has only a negligible effect, but the turbulent diffusion with a relative turbulent velocity of 1 cm/sec can shorten the lifetimes of a cloud by several hundred times.


To understand hydrocarbon migration in terms of the mechanisms, accumulations and exploration targets, it is essential to correctly identify and characterize the carrier systems that control fluid-migration history and oil/gas reservoir formation. The Yinggehai Basin in China is an important area for natural gas exploration and production. However, due to the argillaceous sand sedimentary environment and the absence of faults from the Neogene thermal subsidence period, traditional migration pathways are absent in the Yinggehai Basin, posing significant challenges to target evaluation in this area. Exploration shows that most of the existing gas reservoirs are associated with vertical migration. In this work, coherence cube and curvature seismic techniques are used in the central diapir zone of the Yinggehai Basin to identify diapir-associated fractures and regional stress. Together with geological analysis, two categories of carrier system are discussed in detail to explain the complex migration and accumulation patterns that have puzzled the area. Diapirs have five evolutionary phases, i.e., pressurization, piercing, equilibrium, release and collapse, which have different fracture development patterns, leading to different mechanisms of hydrocarbon migration and accumulation. The carbon isotopes of gaseous hydrocarbons in DF shallow layers and mid-deep layers have an inverted order distribution, indicating mixed accumulation with different maturity, whereas in the mid-deep layers of the diapir-affected areas, there is a single accumulation with low maturity. Early diapiric activity allowed the natural gas produced from deep source rocks to migrate upward along the diapiric carrier system and accumulate in suitable traps to form gas reservoirs. For regional-stress related fractures, the gradual loss of overpressure and fluids from deep to shallow in high-pressure fractures results in the gas accumulation time of deep traps in the regional stress-related carrier system being relatively late and the gas accumulation time of shallow traps being relatively early.


In the hydrocarbon material, there is a lot of conceptual, factual, and procedural knowledge that must be managed by students. One component of learning success is determined by the quality of teaching materials provided to students. Therefore, teaching materials are used to comply with the requirement of students in understanding hydrocarbon materials in the form of a hydrocarbon e-module based on guided discovery learning that has been valid and practical so that it can improve student learning outcomes. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectivity of the e-module used on student learning outcomes at SMAN 13 Padang. This research is quasi-experimental research (Quast Experiment Research) using a nonequivalent control group design. The population is class XI MIPA SMAN 13 Padang in the academic year 2022/2023. The sample selection was done by random sampling technique, by choosing class XI MIPA 2 as the experimental class and class XI MIPA 4 as the control class. The instrument used in this study was a multiple-choice test consisting of 25 questions and 5 valid, reliable, and discriminatory answer choices, and a difficulty index with good criteria. The effectivity level of the e-module was analyzed from the n-gain test value. The results obtained n-gain in the experimental class 0.6 while in the control class 0.55 with a medium category. So that the hydrocarbon e-module based on guided discovery learning is effectively used to improve student learning outcomes.


The utility model discloses an LED strip light which comprises a light hood and a light body. The light hood is arranged above the light body, the lower ends of the two sides of the light hood are provided with barbs opposite to each other, and grooves used in cooperation with the barbs are formed in the position, combined with the light hood, of the two sides of the outer wall of the light body. The size of the grooves is identical to the size of the barbs. The light hood is of a U-shaped structure, and wave-shaped structures are formed at the two sides of the U-shaped structure above the barbs. The light hood cannot be opened only by hands, and the LED strip light is low in cost, simple in structure and convenient to install.


In this paper,physical and mechanical properties of Pinus elliottii with different thinning intensi-ties and planting densities were studied.The results show that the radial variances of annual ring width,percentage of late wood and basic density with different thinning intensities are almost the same.The effect of thinning inten-sity on annual ring width and mechanical properties is significant,while that on percentage of late wood and shrinkage is not significant.45% thinning intensity can not only accelerate the growth of Pinus elliottii signifi-cantly,but also improve the mechanical properties,and have no significant effects on density and shrinkage.The effect of planting density on volume,total shrinkage and mechanical properties is significant,while that on air density is not significant.Pinus elliottii with 3.5 m×3.5 m planting density not only grow rapid,but also have rela-tively high mechanical properties.


We perform tunable resonant Raman scattering on 17 semiconducting and seven metallic singly resonant single wall carbon nanotubes. The measured scattering cross section as a function of laser energy provides information about a tube's electronic structure, the lifetime of intermediate states involved in the scattering process, and also the energies of zone center optical phonons. Recording the scattered Raman signal as a function of tube location in the microscope focal plane allows us to construct two-dimensional spatial maps of singly resonant tubes. We also describe a spectral nano-scale artifact, which we have termed as the "nano-slit effect."


A distributed signal detection problem is considered in such a manner that a number of local detectors transmit their individual decisions, based on their own observations, to a global decision maker (data fusion center), which combine the local (preliminary) decisions to make the final decision. A DBT formulation of the binary DDF problem is described and the necessary conditions for the person-by-person optimal decision rule of overall system (local detectors) are derived. The special case of identical detectors with independent observation is investigated with an illustrative example.


The FDA has approved a new label update tied to Genentech's ranibizumab (Lucentis) prescribing information for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD).


include its multiple channels, allowing for co-culture of tumor cells and various other stromal cells, controlled pressure gradients and flow velocities through each individual channel, and the potential to introduce hydrodynamic stress on cells along the microfluidic channels similar to that of endothelial cells lining blood vessels in vivo [2]. These important features of the microfluidic device are several critical components involved in the tumor microenvironment [3]. Investigation of multiple stimuli and properties characteristic of the tumor area defines the premise of this field of research [2].


In order to reduce deformation of roadway floor heave in deep underground soft rockmass, four support design patterns were analyzed using the Fast Lagrangian Analysis of Continua (FLAC)3D, including the traditional bolting (Design 1), the bolting with the backbreak in floor (Design 2), the full anchorage bolting with the backbreak in floor (Design 3) and the full anchorage bolting with the bolt-grouting backbreak in floor (Design 4). Results show that the design pattern 4, the full anchorage bolting with the bolt-grouting backbreak in floor, was the best one to reduce the deformation and failure of the roadway, the floor deformation was reduced at 88.38% than the design 1, and these parameters, maximum vertical stress, maximum horizontal displacement and maximum horizontal stress, were greater than 1.69%, 5.96% and 9.97%. However, it was perfectly acceptable with the floor heave results. The optimized design pattern 4 provided a meaningful and reliable support for the roadway in deep underground coal mine.


Based on hydrologic data of long time series about Xiaohuangguayuan hydrometric station of Longchuan River,the multi-time-scale and jump characteristics of precipitation and sediment discharge time series of Longchuan River were studied utilizing wavelet transform. Results show that the annual precipitation of Xiaohuangguayuan station has quasi-prime periods of 2 a and 4 a; the annual sediment discharge has quasi-prime periods of 2 a,4 a,and 9. 5 a. The sediment discharge of Longchuan River distributes unevenly within a year,the amount from July to October accounts for 96. 7% ,particularly in June and August it takes almost 55. 7% . The cause of the changes within a year and high-frequency tremble is due to the changing time of precipitation. The river sediment stems from midstream and downstream of Longchuan River (the percentage is 94. 2% of the total watershed),and the total load sediment of Xiaohuangguayuan station offers 1. 69% of that of Pingshan station.


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