How It All Begins: The Background of Microwave Processing Microwave Technology Microwave Power Generators Microwave Power Sources The Microwave Oven Applicators and Processing Systems Regulating Agency Requirements Glossary Appendix References Index.


Abstract Roundup® Activo (RA) is one of the most used herbicide in Colombia to weed control in traditional and transgenic crops, although also is used in the drying of grains, maturation of sugar cane, and control of illicit crop. The objective that research was determinate the lethal concentration (LC5096h) of herbicide RA on fry and fingerling on native fish Piaractus brachypomus. During 96h an acute static toxicity tests were performed to determine the median lethal concentration of glyphosate in the commercial product RA. Eighteen concentration was evaluated (1.0, 1.7, 2.3, 3.1, 4.2, 5.6, 7.4, 10.0, 13.3, 17.7, 23.7, 31.6, 35, 42.1, 56.2, 74.9, 100, 163.3 mg/L). Ten Fry and five fingerlings were randomly introduced in aquarium of 20L. There aquariumswere marked as control (not treated with RA).The dead fishes were noted and removed instantly by histopathological studies. Finally the LC5096h was determinate by the probit analysis method.Gill and kidney were dissected and fixed in formaldehyde, dehydrated in alcohol, processed in paraffin and stained in HEWebinar–May25- 26,2020 https://environmentaltoxicology.toxicologyconferences.c om/abstract-submission.php


The proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is the fastest growing fuel cell technology on the market. Due to their sustainable nature, PEMFCs are widely adopted as a renewable energy resource. Fabricating a PEMFC is a costly process; hence, mathematical modeling and simulations are necessary in order to fully optimize its performance. Alongside this, the feasibility of a waste heat recovery system based on the organic Rankine cycle is also studied and power generation for different operating conditions is presented. The fuel cell produces a power output of 1198 W at a current of 24A. It has 50% efficiency and hence produces an equal amount of waste heat. That waste heat is used to drive an organic Rankine cycle (ORC), which in turn produces an additional 428 W of power at 35% efficiency. The total extracted power hence stands at 1626 W. MATLAB/Simulink R2016a is used for modeling both the fuel cell and the organic Rankine cycle.


The contents of geniposidic acid and chlorogenic acid by HPLC method in eucommia staminate flower tea. To study mostly the effect of eucommia staminate flower tea on sodium pentobarbital -induced hypnosis in mice. Five different concentration of eucommia staminate flower tea were given each by gastrogavage for seven days. At the end of given drug in mice with eucommia staminate flower tea, one hour later all of the mice were given 0.30% sodium pentobarbital by intraperitoneal injection according to a dose of 0.1mL/10g. Observed and noted down the latency of sleep and the time of sleep. The results show eucommia staminate flower tea has a better effect on cooperate with sodium pentobarbital-induced hypnosis in mice.


aSenior Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics, Y.C.M.M and R.D.F Dental College, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India. bProfessor and Head, Department of Orthodontics, S.M.B.T. Dental college and hospital,Sangamner. Maharashtra. India c Reader, Department of Orthodontics, S.M.B.T. Dental College and Hospital, Sangamner. Maharashtra. India. d Senior Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics, Dr Rajesh Ramdasji Kambe Dental College and Hospital, Akola, Maharashtra. India. eSenior Resident, Department of Orthodontics, S.M.B.T. Dental College and Hospital, Sangamner, Maharashtra. India fSenior Resident, Department of Orthodontics, A.C.P.M Dental College and Hospital,Dhule, Maharashtra. India. Introduction: an in vitro evaluation of thread outline variation of orthodontic mini-implant for axial pullout test on the strength of the orthodontic mini-screws. Materials and Method: This study was done on 35 Titanium mini-screws. The mini-screws were divided into five test groups. Each group consisted of 7 mini-screws. The mini-screws in Group A containing buttress reverse thread shape, acted as a control group for their respective experimental group containing other thread shaped mini-screws. The 35 blocks were made with synthetic bone support Rigid Polyurethane foam. Then the mini-implants were inserted at these point with implant driver perpendicular to the surface of sample block. The load was smeared to the head of mini-implant at the speed of 10 mm/min of cross head. The highest load at which the mini-implant dislodge was recorded in the universal testing machine. Results: The results of comparison shows that Group A shows highest pullout resistance value (212.787 N) then group D (204.43N), Group E (195.681N), Group C (182.234N) and group B (174.160N). The above pullout resistance value are in decreasing order. Reverse buttress thread shape had highest resistance to pullout force in axial direction and buttress thread shape had least resistance to pullout force test. While comparing the groups with control group, it was found that comparison between group A and B, and comparison between group A and C shows the statistically significant values as p value < 0.05 , that is 0.003 and 0.002 respectively. Conclusion: The Buttress Reverse thread design may be more useful as it shows highest pullout resistance value than other thread shape form i.e. Rounded thread shape, Trapezoidal thread shape, 75 degree joint profile thread shape and Buttress thread shape in decreasing order respectively.


The work in this licentiate thesis examines the adsorption of polyelectrolyte multilayers (PEM) onto wood fibres as a new way to influence the properties of the fibre surfaces and hence the fibres. ...


Background: Peripheral nerve blocks are used as the sole anaesthetic technique to facilitate painless surgery supplemented with monitored anaesthesia care. People have tried mixing local anaesthetic with adjuvant drugs in an attempt to prolong analgesia duration. Aims of this study is to determine the effects of dexamethasone, when added to bupivacaine on the onset, duration of sensory blockade, motor blockade and evaluated its side effects during interscalene brachial plexus block . Method : It was a randomized, double blind, interventional type, hospital based controlled study. 60 patients were randomized into two groups. In control group bupivacaine 140 mg (28 ml of 0.5 % solution) + 2 ml normal saline. In dexamethasone group bupivacaine 140 mg (28 ml of 0.5 % solution) + dexamethasone 8mg (2 ml of 4mg/ml of solution). The primary outcome was the time to first analgesic requested in post-anaesthesia care unit . Numerical variables were compared by the student's t-test or mann-whitney U-test, depending on the distribution. Result: Dexamethasone significantly prolonged the duration of analgesia . The duration of analgesia with bupivacaine was [mean ± SD] 395+47.25 (min) and with dexamethasone and bupivacaine was 718+57.14 (min). There was significant difference between the postoperative VAS scores of the two groups at the time period of 6 hrs and 12 hrs postoperatively. In 18 hrs. and 24 hrs, there was also significant difference in onset of sensory blockade [dexamethasone(9.67 +1.12min) vs bupivacaine(12.72+1.39 min.),P vale 0.00] but there was no significant difference in onset motor and duration of motor blockade. Conclusion: Dexamethasone when added to 0.5% bupivacaine in interscalene brachial plexus block in shoulder and arm surgeries,there was in early onset and prolongation of sensory analgesia and provides better postoperative analgesia.


Contrast variation small angle neutron scattering method is reviewed. Due to overlapping of the scattering signals from each component, the data analyses of scattering patterns from multicomponent systems are attended with much difficulty. We can overcome this problem with the aid of contrast variation.In this manuscript, experimental procedure of the contrast variation small angle neutron scattering as well as a theoretical basis for understanding of the partial scattering functions (both self-terms and cross-terms) are briefly described.


In this paper, a 2-DOFs (two-degree-of-freedoms) right-angle-shape piezoelectric energy harvester is designed and analyzed for widening the operation bandwidth (-3dB bandwidth) of piezoelectric energy harvester in low frequency vibration environment. The finite element simulation results show that, the operation bandwidth of the optimized device comprises two operating frequency bands near the first resonant frequency 21.67Hz and second resonant frequency 48.75Hz, the operation bandwidth of two beams are 13.8Hz and 14.2Hz, the output- powers reach 25mW and 41mW respectively. It is demonstrated that the 2-DOFs right-angle-shape piezoelectric energy harvester which reduces each order natural frequency, increases the output-power density, and ensures the wide operation bandwidth, could be efficient and adaptive in low-frequency vibration environment.


The invention discloses a fan-shaped high-flexibility robot cable which comprises a cable core, wherein the cable core is formed by a filling cotton rope at center, first, second and third fan-shaped insulated wire core layers and waterproof layers which are twisted toward the left side; the first, second and third fan-shaped insulated wire core layers are arranged on the exterior of the filling cotton rope by taking the filling cotton rope as the center of circle; the waterproof layers are extruded on the exteriors of the fan-shaped insulated wire core layers; a non-woven fabric is wound toward the right side on the exterior of the cable core; an elastomer PVC jacket is extruded on the non-woven fabric. The fan-shaped high-flexibility robot cable has the characteristics of simple structure, light weight, high flexibility, high stretching resistance, bending resistance, torsion resistance, and the like.


Chemicai control of beans leafhopper Espoasaa kraemci Ross & Moore, 1957 (Homoptera,Cicadeilidae) The beans crop Phaao/s uiqar L. is attacked by Erapc.a i?r Rosa & Moore, 1957, in Petroliria's regiori,Per nambuco. This work evaivated the efficiency of some products comnionly used aqainst E. in this region. The experiment was conducted between July and October, 1986, using the cultivar IPA 7419. Based on evaluations of the population leveis of the pest in critical period of attack (22 to 64 days after germination), the foliowing insecticides and dosages of commercial product in 20] of watcr were usei): malathion 50 1 EC (130 ml); monocrotophos 40% EC (20 ml); triclorphon 50% (110 ml), dimethoate 40% EC (33 ml), metainidophos 60% EC (53 ml) , methyl parathion 60% EC (40 ml) and control. Considering the productivity and control costa, the more efficient products were rnonocrotophos, meLamidophos and dimethoate. Recebido em 26/1 0/88 1 EMBRAPA/CPATSA, Caixa Postal 23, 56300 Petrolina PE.


Teacher stress is an important factor that affects the progress and determines the success of curriculum reform.The present paper explores the teacher stress in curriculum reform by using the model of personenvironment fit,holding that the mismatch between abilities of teachers and demands of curriculums,and between supplies of the environment and needs of teachers,may result in teacher stress.


This research is part of a Federal Highway Administration study aimed at developing level of service (LOS) methods and user tools for the analysis of shared paths. The study focuses on the development of the additional theoretical framework necessary to overcome the limitations to the existing Highway Capacity Manual 2000 procedures for the analysis of shared paths, and the collection of nationwide field data on path operations to calibrate and validate the theoretical equations for U.S. conditions, in preparation for inclusion into a LOS framework for shared-use paths. The paper describes the theoretical framework and computational procedures for estimating the demand and supply for passing and meeting events on shared paths. The proposed method is applied numerically to a path that services bicycles and pedestrians, and the impact of path widening on performance is quantified. Field data collection and model validation are documented in a limited fashion.


The fermented dairy products produced by various microorganism's activity provide valuable
nutrients for human. Fermentation affects the physicochemical and organoleptic characteristics
of foods as well as human health. In the present review, we describe the production of vitamin B12 in
a fermented dairy product by Propionibacterium species. The effect of the process variables on vitamin
B12 production in fermented dairy products e.g. pH, temperature, different carbon and nitrogen
sources as well as the type and size of inoculum, the fermentation time and fermentation strategy, etc.
are discussed. Finally, fermentation strategy, inoculum preparation of Propionibacterium freudenreichii
subsp. Shermanii, methods of determining biomass and Vitamin B12 concentration are reviewed
and their effects on vitamin B12 production are mentioned. Propionibacteria are so popular
due to their unique characteristics such as being safe, convenient and economical. Among all the
highest efficiency was observed by P. freudenreichii. To achieve this purpose, some appropriate situations
need to be considered. The best carbon source for this bacterium to produce biomass is lactate,
the suitable pH for growth of the Propionibacterium species is in the range of 6 to 7 and the fed-batch
is most preferable for vitamin B12 production.


During surveys, water layers may interfere with the detection of oil layers. In order to distinguish between oil and water layers, research on the properties of well diameters and oil and water layers and their relation to acoustic logging rules is essential. Using Hudson's crack theory, we simulated oil and water layers with different well diameters or crack parameters (angle and number density). We found that when the well radius increases from 0.03 m to 0.05 m, the variation ratio of compressional wave amplitude for the oil layer is less than that for the water layer. The difference of Stoneley wave amplitude between the crack parameters (angle and number density) is greater in the case of the water layer than in the case of the oil layer. The response sensitivity of wave energy is greater for the water layer than that for the oil layer. When the well radius increases from 0.05 m to 0.14 m, the maximum excitation intensity for oil layer is greater than that for the water layer. We conclude that the propagation of an elastic wave is affected by medium composition and well diameter, and the influence has certain regularity. These results can guide further reservoir logging field exploration work.


Unmanned vehicles are projected to reach consumer use within this decade - related legislation has already passed in California. The most significant technical challenge associated with these vehicles is their integration in transportation environments with manned vehicles. Abnormal or incorrect manipulation of the manned vehicles by their human drivers creates a highly non-deterministic environment that is difficult to consider in the control algorithms for unmanned vehicles. The objective of this project was to develop a model that can capture stochastic elements of this environment, in particular failure propagation from manned to unmanned vehicles and vice versa. A general analytical model reflecting the effect of cyber or physical failures on reliability of a large-scale cyber-physical system was developed in the course of project activities. This model was validated through simulation of related applications of an intelligent power grid and water distribution network, respectively. Both examples are topologically and conceptually analogous to an intelligent transportation system. A qualitative model was developed for intelligent transportation systems, and work was commenced on development of a quantitative Petri-net model and cyber-physical simulation environment for such systems. Five refereed conference publications and several presentations resulted from this project. Two related journal publications are under final review and will be submitted in the near future. One MS thesis was completed in conjunction with work related to the project. One undergraduate student, two doctoral students, and two MS students contributed to the research.


Coastal aeolian sand transport in northeast of Xiamen island is among the most ac-tive area of west shoreline of Taiwan Strait recently,coastal aeolian sand transport is more serious because artificial beach was bulit from Xiangshan coast to Wutong coast.In order to understand the coastal aeolian transport features and the extent of the impact,aeolian obser-vation was carried out by using streamer sand trap sampling timing and synchronization methods of observing wind speed,respectively,in November 22,December 31,2007 and January 13,2008.The results are as follows:1) The threshold velocity of sand of artificial beach is about 6.9m/s.When the velocity is more than 6.9m/s,the sediment discharge can be increased as the velocity is rising higher.2) Coastal aeolian sand transported under 1m height level,which about 94.8% of coastal aeolian sand transported under 0.25m height lev-el.3) The grand size of aeolian sand from artificial beach is bigger than aeolian sand from natural beach.The mean grand size of aeolian sand is increasingly bigger and the standard deviation is increasingly lower as the height level of aeolian sand transport is higher.4) The average transport rate and transport rate of unit width is 2.776 kg/m2h,374.84 kg/h(about 8.995t/d) especially when the wind speed is more than 6.9m/s NE.


Objective To observe the therapeutic efficacy of individualized health management plan for patients with Ulcerative Colitis(UC).Methods Sixty-eight patients with chronic relapsing ulcerative colitis were given food intolerance specific IgG antibodies testing and 59 with positive results were divided randomly into groups test(n=30,receiving individualized food health management plan+ oral placebo) and control(n=29,receiving individualized food health management plan + oral mesalazine slow release tablets).The normalization rate of main symptoms,score of southerland disease activity index(DAI) and therapeutic effects were analyzed after 6 months.Results The positive rate of food specific IgG antibody testing was 86.76%.The top 3 kinds of intolerant food were egg(white/yolk),shrimp,crab.Fifty-three UC patients completed 6-month individualized health management plan,and their main symptom normalization rate,DAI scores improved significantly.In test group,complete remission was noted in 4,effectiveness in 17,ineffectiveness in 6,and in control group 6,17,3,respectively,the difference was not significant(u=-0.578,P0.05).Conclusion Individualized health management plan can provide reference,by testing level of FI specific IgG antibody,for clinical diagnosis and treatment of UC.


After what would have been something of a fifteen-day journey,1 al-Wāsiṭī entered Cairo, the place that eventually turned out to be the turning point in his search for spiritual guidance in the sense that it pushed him to his final destination, Damascus. Since these were the last stages of his journey, his experiences in these two cities also comprise the last sections of his autobiography. The current chapter is therefore split into two parts: the first examines his account of the Egyptian capital and the Sufi convents he stayed in there, and the second follows the final years of his life spent in Damascus as a teacher of his own formulation of traditionalist Sufism. As I have noted before, we do not know when he entered Cairo and how long he subsequently stayed there. We do know that he must have already settled in Damascus in 699/1300, so that it is likely that he spent his time in Cairo somewhere during the nineties. In his autobiography al-Wāsiṭī differentiates between two categories of Sufis he found residing in Cairo's convents. He calls the first group "ṣūfiyyat al-rasm," i.e. those who are Sufi only by carrying out the conventions of Sufism, a term that is actually coined by Ibn Taymiyya as well.2 The second group may be identified as those Sufis who either adhered to the Akbarian school or were close to it in doctrine, all of whom our Iraqi Sufi considers monists (al-ittiḥādiyya). Both the Sufis of convention and the Akbarians will be further examined below on the basis of al-Wāsiṭī's writings and several relevant primary and secondary sources. As we shall see, we are once more confronted with some difficulty in contextualizing what he tells us about both groups due to the meagre information he provides us with. There are nevertheless useful clues to be found in his account that will help us elaborate on the background of these two trends of Sufism that had apparently become successfully established in early Mamluk Cairo.


The exposition of posture in Military Science of Sun Tzu is of great guiding significance for business competition.In order to understand posture correctly and comprehensively,dispositions,normal forces and extraordinary forces expounded in Military Science of Sun Tzu should be considered together.Proceeding from the practice of bushiness competition,classifying posture into static state,dynamic state and application and analyzing posture through specific case of business competition,we may conclude that it will be invincible to master the concept of using the normal force to engage and using the extraordinary to win,since the application of posture is variable.


research-article2014 CPJXXX10.1177/0009922814554503Clinical PediatricsSun and Horton Resident Round Papilledema Associated with Puberty Clinical Pediatrics 2015, Vol. 54(5) 504–506 © The Author(s) 2014 Reprints and permissions: sagepub.com/journalsPermissions.nav DOI: 10.1177/0009922814554503 cpj.sagepub.com Lynn W. Sun, BA, PhD 1 and Jonathan C. Horton, MD, PhD 2 Case Report A 9-year-old girl was brought by her mother to a hospi- tal emergency room because of severe headache and vomiting. The symptoms began 2 weeks earlier while at summer camp. The child's examination was benign, and she was discharged with a diagnosis of migraine. The ocular fundi were not examined. The headaches contin- ued and were sometimes associated with nausea, photo- phobia, and tinnitus. She was evaluated 2 weeks later in our pediatric ophthalmology clinic because of intermit- tent horizontal diplopia and blurred vision. There was no relevant past medical history. The patient did not take tetracycline antibiotics or any other medications. The height was 142.5 cm and the weight was 58.0 kg, for a body mass index (BMI) of 28.6 kg/m 2 (obese). Physical development was at Tanner stage II. The visual acuity was 20/20 in each eye without cor- rection. Pupils were equal, round, and briskly respon- sive to light. There was no afferent pupillary defect. The extraocular eye movements were full. Ocular alignment was orthotropic by cover/uncover test. Stereopsis was intact to a hidden random dot butterfly pattern. Slit lamp examination was normal. Dilated fundus examination revealed acutely swollen optic nerves (Figure 1). Clinical Course Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the brain was normal, except for protrusion of the optic discs into the vitreous cavities, consistent with the findings on oph- thalmoscopy (Figure 1). There was also a partially empty sella, a finding that sometimes occurs from raised intracranial pressure. An MR venogram showed no occlusion of the cerebral dural sinuses. A lumbar puncture under sedation yielded an opening pressure of 370 mm H 2 O in the lateral decubitus posi- tion. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis showed no bacteria, 2 white cells, 0 red cells, protein 20 mg/dL, and glucose 52 mg/dL. A panel of laboratory tests for hematologic, autoimmune, and inflammatory diseases was negative. The patient was treated with acetazolamide 250 mg twice per day. Two weeks later she reported lessening of headache. Fundus examination showed slight reduction of her papilledema. Over the next 6 months her symp- toms gradually resolved and she stopped attending clinic appointments. Two years after her original presentation, she returned to the eye clinic for a routine examination. On her own initiative, she had discontinued treatment with acetazol- amide 18 months earlier. She denied headache or blurred vision. The height was 152.4 cm and the weight was 71.67 kg, for a BMI of 30.9 kg/m 2 (obese). She had regu- lar menstrual periods. The visual acuity was 20/20 in each eye without correction. Pupils, eye movements, ocular alignment, visual fields, and slit lamp examination were normal. The papilledema had resolved (Figure 2). Final Diagnosis Idiopathic intracranial hypertension Discussion The term pseudotumor cerebri was coined by Max Nonne in 1904 to describe the curious occurrence of elevated intracranial pressure in healthy patients without brain tumor. 1 The term benign intracranial hypertension was later adopted to emphasize the absence of malig- nancy. 2 This name has been criticized because the dis- ease course in some patients is hardly benign, inasmuch as irreversible vision loss may occur. 3 For this reason, the name was revised again to idiopathic intracranial hypertension. 4 In adults, the major risk factors for pseudotumor cerebri are female gender and obesity, suggesting that the underlying pathophysiology may involve estrogens and endocrinologically active adipose tissue. 5 In adult Loyola University Chicago, IL, USA University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA Corresponding Author: Jonathan C. Horton, Beckman Vision Center, Program in Neuroscience, University of California, San Francisco, 10 Koret Way, San Francisco, CA 94143-0730, USA. Email: email@example.com Downloaded from cpj.sagepub.com at UCSF LIBRARY & CKM on August 7, 2015


We discuss a specific nature of the phase-synchronized-weighted (Synphase-Weighted) Median Filters when processing frequency-modulated (possibly, swip) signals recorded at a discrete time. It is shown that the response of the Synphase-Weighted Median Filters weaker depends on the filter length than the response of conventional median filters. The conclusions obtained are confirmed by the results of numerical statistical modeling. The algorithm of processing of a signal with a frequency band 5 Hz is presented.


OBJECTIVE
To determine the effects of functional septoplasty on the facial growth of ferrets.

DESIGN
Pilot study.

SETTING
Medical center.

MATERIALS
Nine 4-week-old female ferrets.

INTERVENTIONS
The ferrets were divided into 3 groups of 3. The first group served as the control group and only had bilateral mucoperichondrial flaps raised. The second group had a 5 x 3-mm piece of septal cartilage removed with preservation of the dorsal and caudal septal struts. The third group had a 4-mm piece of vomer (bone) excised with preservation of all septal cartilage. All groups had the mucoperichondrium preserved. The ferrets grew until 14 weeks of age (well beyond their growth spurt) and were then killed. Lateral cephalograms were then performed and facial analysis conducted to discern any changes in facial growth.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES
Facial growth based on cephalometric analysis.

RESULTS
Analysis of variance testing showed no statistically significant differences in facial growth either within or between the 3 groups.

CONCLUSION
Functional septoplasty has no effect on the facial growth of ferrets.


This paper discusses Polish consumer cooperatives in terms of the embedded economy as understood by Karl Polanyi. The author compares today"s "new" cooperatives, or informal groups of consumers that have been emerging in Poland since 2010, with the "old" consumer cooperative movement that existed between 1906 and 1939, as represented mainly by the "Spolem" consumer cooperative union. Following Polanyi"s understanding of the relationship between human economy and social institutions, I analyse reciprocity and redistribution as forms of economic integration in past and present cooperatives. Although the "new" cooperatives refer to the prewar cooperative traditions, their structure and economic operation differ vastly from the original model. I argue that the present structure of consumer cooperatives does not provide a base for symmetry and centricity – "supporting structures" for reciprocity and redistribution – although some of the new cooperatives do offer solutions for those deficits. This paper also discusses the nature of class barriers in the contemporary and historical consumer-cooperative movement, and relates this issue to Polanyian notions of countermovement and class interest.


We consider a model for bioremediation of a pollutant by bacteria in a well-stirred bioreactor. A key feature is the inclusion of dormancy for bacteria, which occurs when the critical nutrient level falls below a critical threshold. This feature gives a discrete component to the system due to the change in dynamics (governed by a system of ordinary differential equations between transitions) at switches to/from dormancy. After setting the problem in an appropriate state space, the control is the rate of injection of the critical nutrient and the functional to be minimized is the pollutant level at the final time and the amount of nutrient added. The existence of an optimal control and a discussion of the transitions between dormant and active states are given.


Baseline Testing and Instrumentation Student, volunteer, or career firefighter status along with years of service was recorded. Health history questionnaire was completed by each participant. Age, auscultatory resting systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and muscular strength was recorded. Body composition, including height, weight, waist and hip circumference, body mass index (BMI), and percent body fat using hydrostatic weighing were assessed. ACSM criteria was used to stratify cardiovascular disease risk CPAT Exercise Testing Eleven of the 17 subjects participated in the stair climb, victim drag, and breach/pull maneuvers of the CPAT: 1. Stair climb consisted of a 20 second warm up period at a rate of 50 steps per minute, then was increased to 60 steps per minute for an additional three minutes 2. Victim drag consisted of dragging a 165 pound manikin for 70 feet. The course was set up to drag the manikin down 35 feet, around a barrel, and back another 35 feet across the finish line. 3. Breach/pull consisted of three breaches followed by five pulls for a total of four sets of each. The apparatus held 25 pounds on the breach rack and 20 pounds on the pull rack.  Heart rate response was recorded before, during, and after each maneuver to assess percent heart rate maximum.  A 5 minute cool down was implemented to ensure heart rate returned to 100 bpm or less. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS METHODS Subjects Seventeen adult male firefighters and students between the ages of 19-53 years completed a basic cardiovascular risk assessment and if selected, participated in the three chosen maneuvers of the CPAT. Participants were recruited using flyers, emails, and personal contact from various volunteer and career fire departments across Wisconsin. All subjects provided written informed consent according to the guidelines of the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. RESULTS  The study found that a high number of volunteer firefighters have CVD risk factors and are at moderate to high risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event. During each CPAT maneuver, heart rate responses approached 90% of predicted maximum heart rate. Given these high heart rate intensities, it may be unsafe for firefighters who are at moderate to high risk to perform these specific on-duty tasks. These findings bring awareness to the firefighting community about their CVD risk and the impact it could have on their career. These results could be used in application toward recommending more consistent health and fitness evaluations for firefighters. We would like to thank all of the students and area firefighters for taking time out of their busy schedules to make this study possible. We would also like to extend our thanks to Dr. Gary Van Guilder for his guidance in completing this research project. Additionally, we would like to thank Marcy Bruflat for her efforts with the CPAT process and recruiting subjects. Finally, we would like to recognize both UWEC and CVTC for allowing us to use their equipment, workspace, and supplies essential for the completion of this study. BACKGROUND It is estimated that one in three American adults has some form of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Cardiovascular disease accounts for 45% of all on-duty firefighter deaths and is the number one cause of death among firefighters. Previous research has shown that the rate of obesity among firefighters exceeds that of the general US population.  Abnormal secretions of cortisol and a hyperactive sympathetic system caused by stress may lead to stress-induced visceral obesity and signs of metabolic syndrome. This may ultimately result in atherosclerosis and the development of CVD. Studies also support a connection between occupational stress and eventual CVD, with strongest evidence focusing on hypertension. Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) measures the capabilities of firefighting recruits while running through a series of eight job-specific maneuvers continuously. Maneuvers include stair climb, hose drag, equipment, carry, ladder raise, victim drag, search and rescue, forcible entry, and the ceiling breach and pull.


The technology of recycling old asphalt pavement is new.Nowadays the all countries value it very much.In this paper the feasibility and necessity of recycled mixture of old asphalt pavement ,the design and construction technology of reclaimed mixture of old asphalt pavement are analyze.


A vegetal enzyme, 5′-phosphodiesterase, has been immobilised by covalent coupling onto activated Celite. This nonmicrobial activity was obtained from barley rootlets, an economical brewer's by-product. 5′-ribonucleotides are selectively cleaved from RNA by a partially purified preparation of the enzyme. These compounds are high added value products used as flavor enhancers in food industries (disodium 5′-inosinate, disodium 5′-guanylate) and have important applications in the pharmaceutical industry (cytidine 5′-phosphate, uridine 5′-phosphate and adenine 5′-phosphate). Glutaraldehyde was used as coupling agent. A concentration of 5 mM of glutaraldehyde was found adequate. Using a charge of 160.8 units μ g carrier-1 a total of 15% of the activity could be recovered in the carrier. The characterisation of the solid biocatalist is reported.


The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant increase in illness and mortality, discruping the global community's social order. Many studies have concentrated on producing vaccine for children aged 6-11 years old in order to promote the optimization of teaching and learning activities in schools and to protect children agains from Covid-19 exposure. This study employs a case study methodology and employ a qualitative research method (case study). Collecting data in this study with Focus Group Discussion (FDG) and indepth interviews. The study carried out state elementary school 03 Cempaka Putih in East Jakarta, using a purposive sample approach mothers whose children were vaccinated, school principals, UKS persons in charge, persons in charge vaccination program, and vaccination officer from puskesmas. There results showed that the implementation of vaccination activities went smoothly. It hope that the health workers can increase socialization with the Covid-19 vaccination of children to communities.


Aeolian dust has a significant environmental impact on the ocean biogeochemical cycles in different timescales. However, spatial and temporal variations of dust transported on long distances in the upper troposphere by the westerly jet, in particular over orbital-millennial timescales, have not been resolved yet. In this study, we present the evidence for changes in the main axis and path of westerly jet over East Asia at millennial-orbital scale during the last glacial period (~60 ka). We examine the grain size characteristics of sediment core LV53-23 collected from the central Japan (East) Sea, which lies the downwind of westerly jet to discuss the evolution of westerly jet since the last glacial period. Our results show that core sediments are composed mainly of silt characterized of eolian dust, which is consistent with those sediment cores discussed in previous studies from the Japan Sea. The median grain-size of silt fraction has similar pattern with environmentally sensitive grain size extracted by standard deviation/grain-size method. The median grain size in silt fraction increased in stadial periods and decreased in interstadial periods, which might be related to changes in the path of westerly jet. During the stadial, the westerly jet mostly located in the the south of the Tibetan Plateau. It can influence the northern part of the Tibetan Plateau extending to 50°N with high speed, which is prerequisite of dust raised to westerlies in northern China and thus carried the coarser dust from nearby Mongolian Gobi and northeastern China to the Japan Sea. During the interstadial, the provenance of the finer aeolian dust was from Taklimakan Desert when westerly jet migrated northward and concentrated within a narrow band at northern Tibetan Plateau with a longer duration. We found the multi-millennial time scales variations during DOI 8, 12, 14, 16 in cores LV53-23 and MD01-2407 located in the southwestern Japan Sea based on the results of NGRIP and GISP 2 Greenland ice cores. Contrasting with grain size variations of the loess-paleosol records (e.g., Gulang Loess sequence), the lowest grain size during the Last Glacial Maximum confirm that the silt fraction of Japan Sea sediment was mostly transported by westerlies instead of East Asian Winter Monsoon. The mechanism driving the orbital scale variability in grain size of aeolian dust in the Japan Sea is mainly forced by variations of ice volume due to summer insolation in the Northern Hemisphere. A southward migration in the main axis of westerly jet and its influential area was affected by a decrease of summer insolation and increase of ice volume in Northern Hemisphere. During the Last Glacial Maximum, although the cold surges and dust storms were intensive, the southward path of westerly jet may decreased the dust entrainment ability transported by westerlies so that downwind received finer grain size eolian dust. This argument is consistent with findings showing that the location of subarctic front in North Pacific during the Last Glacial Maximum was caused by a southward shift of the path of Kuroshio Current which is controlled by westerly jet. During the glacial period, the decreasing grain size of dust in northern site is explained by weaker westerlies in higher latitudes (40°–50°N) caused by the southward shift of westerly jet main axis, while the increase grain size in the southern site is controlled by the increasing of dust transport path because of westerlies speed in lower latitudes.


In recent years, an increase in the incidence of Lyme borreliosis (Lyme disease (LD)) has been noted in the world, which causes the need for constant epidemic and clinical alertness. The causative agent of LD is Borrelia burgdorferi spirochete, transmitting agents are Ixodes ricinus mites. Migratory erythema appears at the site of mite suction, which is a marker of cutaneous manifestation of LD — an early localized (І) stage of the disease. In the presence of migratory erythema, the diagnosis of Lyme borreliosis is not difficult, but in the absence of the information about tick inoculation, the diagnosis is difficult. Timely detection and treatment of LD is important to prevent chronic disease, its progression with multiorgan lesions and complications, one of which is Borrelious lymphocytoma which refers to pathognomonic cutaneous manifestations of LD as a sign of dissemination (II or III) stage.Borreliosis lymphocytoma is diagnosed by positive serological tests — detection of antibodies to B. burgdorferi. The localization of borreliosis lymphocytoma — ear lobes, areolas of the nipples of the mammary glands, axillary cavities, occiput, scrotum, rear feet — is of decisive importance for the diagnosis. Treatment of both migratory erythema and borreliosis lymphocytoma consists of antibiotics. A rare case of borreliosis lymphocytoma is described in a patient with the disease duration of more than 15 years with the localization of the pathological process on the skin of the left ear in the area of the lobe and around it. The treatment plan was drawn up in two directions: the first included antibiotics and a synthetic drug that inhibited the activity of T lymphocytes without affecting B lymphocytes; the second one included pathogenetic drugs that increase the production of antibodies, reduce the manifestations of secondary immunodeficiency and have an anti-inflammatory effect. The pictures of the patient in dynamics are presented as she recovers. After the therapy, the patient achieved clinical recovery.


Abstract Introducing pressure and temperature sensors into the mold cavity allows us to determine the rheological properties of the polymeric materials being processed. Furthermore, signals registered by sensors inside the mold cavity allow us to monitor the injection and holding phases as well as the subsequent solidification of the polymer melt. The aim of this research work was to verify the operational abilities of a laboratory injection mold with pressure and temperature sensors and was designed for research purposes. Standardized test pieces to investigate the mechanical properties of polymeric materials were obtained by using a laboratory injection mold. This article presents the investigation results of the influence of microcellular foaming of polyamide on the conditions inside an injection mold cavity. Apparent viscosity fluctuations of polymer melt in subsequent processing cycles were investigated as well. Additionally, the effect of changes in the injection speed of the polypropylene melt on its rheological parameters were investigated.


With the development of economic globalization,the world needs to know China and China has to integrate into the world.As bilingual education is gradually moving from the eastern coastal economically developed area to the interior area of China,some Chongqing primary schools have also started bilingual education.Drawing on the successful bilingual education of Singapore and combining the current situation of primary school bilingual education in Chongqing,this article tempts to explore a reform path suitable for the primary school bilingual education of Chonqing so as to promote its healthy and rapid development.


The reform of China's college entrance examination system has increasingly drawn public attention in recent years.The reform on parallel preference in college entrance application,which was initiated by Hunan Province in 2003,is regarded as an important innovation in China's reform of the college entrance examination system.Sixteen provinces have implemented the parallel preference reform and three types of schemes have been practiced.Although the reform is conducive to the benefits of students and the enhancement of educational fairness,there are still some problems to be addressed in its implementation.


Steel converter slag, a by-product of iron- and steel-making plants, was converted into a hydrogarnet-containing product using the alkali fusion method. The converter slag was transformed into an alkali-fused slag with reactive phases via alkali fusion using sodium hydroxide at 600°C for 6 h, after which the fused slag was stirred in distilled water at ambient temperature to prepare a precursor to synthesize a product, comprising hydrogarnet, by heating the precursor at 80°C. This product could remove HCl gas at a high temperature (800°C) and showed higher Cl fixation than slag and lime. These results suggest that a novel product capable of removing HCl gas at high temperatures can be synthesized from converter slag via alkali fusion.


Database Management Systems (DBMSs) provide access control mechanisms that allow database administrators (DBA) to grant application programs access privileges to databases. However, securing the database alone is not enough, as attackers aiming at stealing data can take advantage of vulnerabilities in the privileged applications and make applications to issue malicious database queries. Therefore, even though the access control mechanism can prevent application programs from accessing the data to which the programs are not authorized, it is unable to prevent misuse of the data to which application programs are authorized for access. Hence, we need a mechanism able to detect malicious behavior resulting from previously authorized applications. In this paper, we design and implement an anomaly detection mechanism, DetAnom, that creates a profile of the application program which can succinctly represent the application's normal behavior in terms of its interaction (i.e., submission of SQL queries) with the database. For each query, the profile keeps a signature and also the corresponding constraints that the application program must satisfy to submit that query. Later in the detection phase, whenever the application issues a query, the corresponding signature and constraints are checked against the current context of the application. If there is a mismatch, the query is marked as anomalous. The main advantage of our anomaly detection mechanism is that we need neither any previous knowledge of application vulnerabilities nor any example of possible attacks to build the application profiles. As a result, our DetAnom mechanism is able to protect the data from attacks tailored to database applications such as code modification attacks, SQL injections, and also from other data-centric attacks as well. We have implemented our mechanism with a software testing technique called concolic testing and the PostgreSQL DBMS. Experimental results show that our profiling technique is close to accurate, and requires acceptable amount of time, and that the detection mechanism incurs low run-time overhead.


This study aimed to investigate the micro-anatomical morphology of ossicular chain in term fetus using micro-CT, in order to analyze the parameters of internal ossicular structure that may affect sound conduction.Four ossicular chains from two term fet uses were scanned by micro-CT. The related structural parameters of the trabeculae within the incus and malleus were calculated and compared. The fi ne anatomical structure of the auditory ossicles was analyzed.The microstructure of each auditory ossicles in term fetuses was clearly revealed by micr o-CT. A a row cavity was observed in the incus and malleus. In statistical analysis of the structural parameters of trabeculae in the incus and mall eus, significant differences were found in BS/BV and Tb.Th (P < 0.05). Micro-CT enables the visualization of internal ossicular structure. The auditory ossi cles in term fetus has good bone quality. The obtained bone structure data will help to clarify the physiological functions of normal fetal auditory o ssicles.


This study aimed to evaluate the soil seed bank and accumulated litter in a restored forest through planting, aged 40, in Viçosa, MG. We allocated 16 contiguous plots of 25 x 25 m, covering the entire forest area (1 ha). In each plot, we collected five samples of surface soil (0.30 x 0.30 x 0.05 m) to evaluate the seed bank by germination method and a sample of 1.0 m2 litter for evaluation of accumulated litter. We performed the classification of individuals and species of seedlings of the seed bank as for successional category, dispersion syndrome and life form. 5,555 seedlings were recorded, belonging to 32 families and 93 species and morphotype which grouped all the vines. We recorded the predominance of zoochoric dispersion syndrome and, as for life form, a higher percentage of herbs, at the species level (48.6%) and individuals (44.8%). Among the shrub-arboreal species, we observed a higher percentage of successional category pioneer, species level (75.1%) and individuals (85.1%). The accumulated litter average was of 3,432 kg ha-1, with the leaf fraction representing 65% and significant correlation with basal area (p = 0.031, R2 = 0.29) of the tree stratum. The results indicate that the soil seed bank of forest restored after 40 years of its implementation is similar, as for ecological relations, to the areas of stational semidecidual forest in the same region and other restored areas that were also used for planting seedlings.


In horses, stem cell therapies are a promising tool to the treatment of many injuries, which are common consequences of athletic animals. Tendon injuries are the most common morbidities that often compromise the performance in all types of sport horses and the return to the same level of activity. Although tendon injuries occur spontaneously during exercise, they are preceded by progressive degeneration of the tendon matrix brought about by cumulative loading cycles, accelerated by competitive sports. Clinical injury results in a variable disruption of the tendon matrix, which induces an inflammatory response. This response is often short lived. Very soon after the injury, fibroplasia is initiated, resulting in the formation of scar tissue within the tendon. Because of the poor functionality of scar tissue, new treatments should aim at regenerating the tendon tissue. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the applications of allogenic adipose stem cells (ADSCs) in 16 horses affected by tendon injuries. Methods: The adipose tissue collected was isolated and the proliferative potential of the stem cells was evaluated. It was also assessed their ability to differentiate into osteogenic, chondrogenic or adipogenic. All animals with tendonitis received 1 x 107 ADSCs into the injured tissue with local anesthetic and ultrasonographic control. After one month, ultrasonographic control was performed again. All procedures were approved by horse owners with the approval of a veterinary service contract. The data showed that after stem cells from adipose tissue melt, they remained as "fibroblast-like" morphology. Osteogenic differentiation was evidenced by the mineralization of extracellular matrix at day 11, which became stronger at day 21 and by positive Von Kossa staining. After induction of adipogenic differentiation, the cells morphology changed within 24 hours from elongated fibroblastic cells to oval-shaped cells. After 4 days, vacuoles in the cytoplasm of the oval-cells were observed. At the day 6, it was observed an increased number of these cells by positive Oil Red O staining. Chondrogenic differentiation was observed 21 days after induction, visualized by the staining of the extracellular cartilage matrix proteoglicans. Our study was based on clinical cases and the animals were heterogenous for age, weight and sex, but all of them were athletic horses. One month after ADSCs application into the lesion, the formation of healthy tissue has been observed. All treated horses showed a functional recovery and were able to return to their normal activity, without lesion recurred. This study demonstrated that in the case of tendon injury, the application of stem cell therapy in horses provided functional recovery of damaged tendons and the treated animals were capable of returning to their normal activity. [P]


This paper provides a Diff-Serve enabled framework to deliver multicast over mobile IP. It discusses the present limitations associated with providing multicasting over mobile-IP (tunnel convergence problem) as well as the problem associated with providing Diff-Serve over IP-multicasting (neglected reservation subtree (NRS)). In our model, we address the inter-domain NRS and tunnel convergence problems simultaneously and have provided a unified solution for them. We believe that our scheme is transparent to higher layers and is robust, scalable and independent of underlying multicasting routing protocols.


This paper deals with methods for improving the performance of lightning rod support brackets. To improve the performance of the lightning rod support bracket, the material was changed to metallic material and the lightning rod function was added.


fertility among certain nations has been studied in recent years by various groups of investigators. Sociologists, economists, statisticians, and biologists, even geographers, all have advanced theories to account for the stationary or declining population rates in different countries, and a literature of considerable extent has accumulated embodying their widely varying opinions. There can be no question about the important influence of social, economic, and environmental factors on the maintenance of adequate birth rates; but attention must also be accorded to certain physical causes for sterility which come within the domain of medicine and which, it seems to me, have not been given sufficient consideration in a study of the problem of a diminishing fertility. Among the causes which interfere with reproduction, there are certain well-defined processes, in which the element of disease constitutes the preponderating influence. Some of these may affect not only the individual but an entire community, and they may vary greatly both in character and in degree. Moreover, sterility, inherent or acquired, and miscarriages of normal pregnancy, as manifested in abortions and stillbirths, constitute a group of important factors in relation to population maintenance. How great an influence they exert in lowering the birth rate may be difficult to estimate; nevertheless, as many of these conditions may be prevented or cured, it is appropriate to extend to them some degree of consideration. Their existence and our attitude toward them, therefore, should prove of interest to students of population problems. Perhaps the best way to approach the subject is to take them up in order and to analyze them from a general point of view, although it may be necessary at times to resort to medical terms and descriptions.


This publication provides an amply illustrated and well-referenced discussion of the issues related to the care, interpretation and treatment of upholstered furniture. The aim is to raise awareness of the importance of upholstery conservation it the museum, historic house and private sectors. The principles and practice of this specialist area of conservation are demonstrated through a series of case histories, contributed by leading international specialists in the field, and concern objects and collections in the care of English Heritage, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Victoria and Albert Museum and other internationally renowned institutions. The case histories range from the documentation of eighteenth century removable chair covers and the treatment of a nineteenth century carriage to a twentieth century foam-filled chair. The case histories focus on object treatment and documentation, and encompass the preservation of evidence and function, as well as the conservation of the artefacts themselves. They demonstrate the inter-disciplinary collaboration fundamental to upholstery conservation and the complex decision making process involved in the care, interpretation and treatment of upholstered furniture


The aim of this work is to define and describe the problem of labor law and social security law in an international context. Special chapters are devoted to labor law and social security in the narrow and wide context, international organizations dealing with this issue and with documents they have issued, which are applied in the sphere of labor law and social security law. The description also includes the labor law and social security law of the Slovak Republic and the European Union as well as a list of major source of both disciplines. All chapters are, in practical terms, systematically divided into the following subsections for an easier and quicker orientation in the bachelor thesis. A result of the bachelor thesis is basic orientation in the problem which is devoted to the thesis.


The great climate impact of the agri-food sector has only recently been brought into light, and become a concern of political actors around the world. Standardizations as an initiative to govern this sector have received increasing attention, but while these initiatives can prove an effective tool for influencing consumer choice, they also hold certain problematic characteristics. Although they are often perceived as objective, standardizations innately aim to govern, albeit indirectly. This type of government differs radically from the one of democratic rule. To this background, this thesis asks how labels, as a type of standardization, govern food consumption. It conducts a study of eight food labels in Swedish grocery stores, and by doing so, highlights principal questions of governance, power and legitimacy. The theoretical base is provided by governmentality and is strengthened with a discursive methodological approach. The empirical analysis shows that the labels constitute a technology of government in themselves, and govern food consumption as they connect rationalities of government to the act of buying the labeled product. Key in the linking of knowledge into action is logic, and three coherent systems of thought; sustainable development, democracy and environmental limits, emerge. Through these, the governing of consumption is enabled. (Less)


This article considers the large number of pending decisions on data protection matters in front of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). The CJEU places great weight on protecting the rights of individuals and has not shied away from decisions that create significant practical difficulties for businesses. Businesses operating in the European Union should therefore brace for significant change ahead. The article also considers the extent to which the courts of the United Kingdom will continue to follow decisions of the CJEU.
GDPR, Court of Justice, Brexit, Data Protection, CJEU


We shall present a historical survey of the geometric topology of generalized manifolds, i.e. ENR homology manifolds, from their early beginnings in 1930's to the present day, concentrating on those geometric properties of these spaces which are particular for dimensions 3 and 4, in comparison with generalized (n > 4)-manifolds. In the second part of the talk we shall present the current state of the main two problems concerning this class of spaces the Resolution problem (the work of Bestvina-Daverman-Venema-Walsh, Bryant-Lacher, Brin-McMillan, LacherRepovs, Thickstun, and others) and the General position problem (the work of Bing, Brahm, Lambert-Sher, Daverman-Eaton, Lacher-Repovs, DavermanThickstun, Daverman-Repovs, Brahm, and others). We shall list open problems and related conjectures.


Floral adaptation to pollination by bats is rare in Acanthaceae and only known from neotropical species. Two novel cases are described in detail from field observations. Harpochilus neesianus, a shrub endemic in NE Brazil, with long emergent thyrses, was seen being regularly visited by hovering glossophagine bats (Glossophaga soricina). Its large, pale lemon-green corollas are strongly bilabiate, a shape uncommon in the syndrome. The lower lip segments are recurved and the upper lip is reduced to a narrow, arcuate, tubular organ serving to support stamens and style. A sour, cabbage-like odour is released, and copious nectar is secreted by a voluminous disk. Pollen is transferred by the bat's upper, rear surface. Anthesis is confined to a single night. Chiropterophily in Ruellia eurycodon is deduced from the floral syndrome. The flowers of this shrub, studied in Goyas, Central Brazil, share the same features as Harpochilus except for the corolla shape, which conforms to the "short bell type" frequent in neotropical bat flowers. Based on literature sources, bat pollination is also predicted for Ruellia malaca and R. exostemma from Venezuela. The occurrence of this floral type in other genera of the family is briefly surveyed.


A driving control system has been developed in which the weighting given to lane marker (white line) information obtained at multiple observed points ahead of the vehicle is varied according to the driving knowledge, global driving commands and data on the white line shapes. This driving knowledge stored in the memory includes driving behavior expressed in a form of rules, which make it possible to achieve the actual driving operations performed by human drivers. As a result, smooth, stable steering control can be obtained on various types of curved roads having a continuously varying radius of curvature and width. Tests of this driving control system indicate that it provides driving performance on a par with that of skilled drivers.<<ETX>>


Let $K$ be a proper (i.e., closed, pointed, full convex) cone in ${\Bbb R}^n$. An $n\times n$ matrix
$A$ is said to be $K$-primitive if there exists a positive integer $k$ such that $A^k(K \setminus \{0 \}) \subseteq$ int $K$; the least such $k$ is referred to as the exponent of $A$ and is denoted by $\gamma(A)$. For a polyhedral cone $K$, the maximum value of $\gamma(A)$, taken over all $K$-primitive matrices $A$, is denoted by $\gamma(K)$. It is proved that for any positive integers $m,n, 3 \le n \le m$, the maximum value of $\gamma(K)$, as $K$ runs through all $n$-dimensional polyhedral cones with $m$ extreme rays, equals $(n-1)(m-1)+1$ when $m$ is even or $m$ and $n$ are both odd, and is at least $(n-1)(m-1)$ and at most $(n-1)(m-1)+1$ when $m$ is odd and $n$ is even. For the cases when $m = n, m = n+1$ or $n = 3$, the cones $K$ and the corresponding $K$-primitive matrices $A$ such that $\gamma(K)$ and $\gamma(A)$ attain the maximum value are identified up to respectively linear isomorphism and cone-equivalence modulo positive scalar multiplication.


At present,some problems arise in the students' ideas and morality.We should promote our cognition,perfect our working mechanism,enrich our educational contents,and create educational modes to strengthen ideological and moral education for students.


The TOPAZ opacity code explicitly includes configuration term structure in the calculation of bound-bound radiative transitions. This approach involves myriad spectral lines and requires the large computational capabilities of parallel processing computers. It is important, however, to make use of these resources efficiently. For example, an increase in the number of processors should yield a comparable reduction in computational time. This proportional 'speedup' indicates that very large problems can be addressed with massively parallel computers. Opacity codes can readily take advantage of parallel architecture since many intermediate calculations are independent. On the other hand, since the different tasks entail significantly disparate computational effort, load-balancing issues emerge so that parallel efficiency does not occur naturally. Several schemes to distribute the labor among processors are discussed.


We are conducting a search for dust lanes, incipient stellar disks and bars, and other deviations from elliptical symmetry in a sample ~ 250 early-type galaxies. Division by a model galaxy image is a very powerful enhancement technique for this type of work.


Abstract— —Glutamic acid, glutamine, GABA and aspartic acid exhibited postnatal increases in the developing mouse brain at the same time that the other amino acids, both essential and non‐essential, of the pool decreased. The most significant decreases were observed in the concentrations of taurine, phosphoethanolamine, glycine and alanine. The period of rapid accumulation of the members of the glutamic acid family in the mouse brain was concurrent with dramatic increases and decreases in brain weight and water content, respectively.


Most signatures of new physics have been studied on the transverse plane with respect to the beam direction at the LHC where background is much reduced. In this paper we propose the analysis of inclusive longitudinal (pseudo)rapidity correlations among final-state (charged) particles in order to search for (un)particles belonging to a hidden sector beyond the Standard Model, using a selected sample of p–p minimum bias events (applying appropriate off-line cuts on events based on, e.g. minijets, high-multiplicity, event shape variables, high-p⊥ leptons and photons, etc.) collected at the early running of the LHC. To this aim, we examine inclusive and semi-inclusive two-particle correlation functions, forward–backward correlations, and factorial moments of the multiplicity distribution, without resorting to any particular model but under very general (though simplifying) assumptions. Finally, motivated by some analysis techniques employed in the search for quark–gluon plasma in heavy-ion collisions, we investigate the impact of such intermediate (un)particle stuff on the (multi)fractality of parton cascades in p–p collisions, by means of a Levy stable law description and a Ginzburg–Landau model of phase transitions. Results from our preliminary study seem encouraging for possible dedicated analyses at LHC and Tevatron experiments.


AIM To study the expression of protein and mRNA of estrogen receptor (ER) in C6 glioma cell line, and the effects of estradiol on the C6 cells. METHODS The techniques of cell culture, immunocytochemistry, RT PCR, MTT, 3H TdR incorporation and interactive laser cytometry were used. RESULTS ① Only ERβ immunoreactive production and no ER was detected in C6 cells. ② C6 cells expressed ERβmRNA and no ERαmRNA was found. ③ 17β estradiol (10 -7 ~10 -5 mol·L -1 ) promoted the viability of the cells with no effect on the cell proliferation. ④ 17β estradiol increased the intracellular fluorescence intensity of [Ca 2+ ] i in C6 cells. CONCLUSION C6 cells can express ERβ protein and mRNA. ERβ may play a key role in the signal transduction of estradiol in glioma cells. Estradiol has some protective effects on cells and can increase the [Ca 2+ ] i of C6 cells. All this findings provide more evidence for the role of estradiol in the central nervous system.


This review essay discusses Lorenzo Gasbarri's book which purports to examine an "existential" issue – the concept of an International Organization – with a theoretical approach that makes use of tools of analysis pertaining not only to the field of international law, but also to legal philosophy. After a cursory overview of existing legal research on the subject, the essay dwells on the author's thesis – namely, the dual nature of International Organizations, based on the dual legal character of their legal systems – and highlights merits and possible drawbacks underlying the attempt to conceptualize International Organizations.


This technical report describes the model that achieved the best performance of the GeoLifeCLEF challenge, the objective of which was to evaluate methods for plant species prediction based on their geographical location. Our method is based on an adaptation of the Inception v3 architecture initially dedicated to the classification of RGB images. We modified the input layer of this architecture so as to process the spatialized environmental tensors as images with 77 distinct channels. Using this architecture, we did train several models that mainly differed in the used training data and in the predicted output classes. One of the main objective, in particular, was to compare the performance of a model trained with plant occurrences only to that obtained with a model trained on all available occurrences, including the species of other kingdoms. Our results show that the global model performs consistently better than the plant-specific model. This suggests that the convolutional neural network is able to capture some inter-dependencies among all species and that this information significantly improves the generalisation capacity of the model for any species.


There are several different approaches to designing choice-based conjoint experiments and several kinds of effects one might want to model and quantify in such experiments. The approaches differ in terms of which effects they can capture and in how efficiently they do so. No single design approach is clearly superior in all circumstances. This paper describes different kinds of design formats (full profile, partial profile), and different methods for making designs (manual, computer optimization, computer randomization) for choice-based conjoint designs. Over and above the plain vanilla generic main effects most commonly modeled in conjoint analysis, there are several types of " special effects " that can be included in choice-based models. The various ways of constructing choice-based designs are compared in terms of their ability to capture these effects. Using simulations and artificial data sets we also assess the statistical efficiency of the various design methods.


A trainable VLSI neuroprocessor for adaptive vector quantization based upon the frequency-sensitive competitive learning algorithm has been developed for high-speed high-ratio image compression applications. Simulation results show that such an algorithm is capable of producing good-quality reconstructed image at compression ratios of more than 20. This design includes a fully parallel vector quantizer and a pipelined codebook generator which obtains a time complexity O(1) for each quantization vector. A 5*5-dimensional vector quantizer prototype chip has been designed, fabricated and tested. It contains 64 inner-product neural units and an extendable winner-take-all block. This mixed-signal chip occupies a compact Si area of 4.6*6.8 mm/sup 2/ in 2.0- mu m scalable CMOS technology.<<ETX>>


Introduction: The elemental composition of the lunar surface has been measured by several gamma-ray spectrometers (GRS) onboard lunar orbiters [1-4]. One of the most important discoveries accomplished by GRSs is the dichotomic distribution of K, Th and U on the global lunar surface. GRSs have found that K, Th and U are considerably concentrated in Procellarum, Imbrium and Fra Mauro region (Procellarum KREEP Terrain, PKT [5]) as shown in Fig. 1. The most important question, however, is whether the bulk of the underlying crust in PKT also contains much of K and Th or not [5,6]. The total abundance of K, Th and U in bulk PKT is a key parameter to understand several important lunar issues: the bulk composition of refractory elements [5], the thermal history of the Moon and the nearside unique volcanic activity [7], the origin of the PKT itself [6] and the issues related to Imbrium basin (the effect of Th-rich Imbrium ejecta on the lunar farside [8] and the unusual viscous relaxation of Imbrium basin [9]). Therefore, the concentration of K, Th and U in bulk PKT is closely related to the origin and evolution of the Moon. There are several methods to investigate the deep in PKT by geophysical techniques (ex. thermal flowmeters and seismometers etc.). On the other hand, we can also access the deep crustal materials by exploring a central peak of a crater and this geochemical method is complementary to the geophysical ones. Here, we consider the feasibility of a mission to explore the central peaks by a gamma-ray spectrometer in order to obtain information on the deep crustal materials.


This work presents the results of a qualitative investigation carried out in physical education classes in the public schools of the city of Porto Alegre -RS. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between the production of knowledge in physical education and the professional practice of future physical education teachers. The research focused on the teaching of a specific element of the Brazilian physical culture (soccer) to students of 5 th to 8 th grades during a period of an academic term by 11 final year undergraduate students of the Faculty of Physical Education of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. With reference to the organization of the curriculum, the investigation showed the need to review the material conditions for which the high education institutions organize the pedagogic work of the future professionals. For the latter, the accomplished work was a councious immersion in the environment of the Public School, especially in respect to the establishment of a teaching programme in accordance with the social conditions of the school and group. The research also showed that the professional training was disconnected from the school needs. Finally, the difficulty of the future professionals to carry out a research during the educational activity showed the incongruity between the production of knowledge and the fundamental questions posed by the practice of physical education teachers in school. Nesse sentido, estabeleceu-se como objetivo examinar a relacao entre a producao de conhecimento e a pratica docente em educacao fisica atraves do ensino de uma tecnica corporal especifica em escolas publicas de Porto Alegre RS.


An attractant self-marking device for stable flies was developed using fluorescent dusts applied to the fiberglass panels of the Williams Trap. Flies that were attracted to the trap inadvertently marked themselves as they came in contact with the dusted surface of the trap panels. The fluorescent dust can be seen easily on flies by means of a long-wave ultraviolet light. Fluorescent dust was observed on flies a maximum of 14 days after marking. This marking technique had no discernible adverse effect on the survival or movement of the flies and provided an excellent means for studying natural movement and survival of wild flies in the field.


The stroke mortality rate has continued to decline steadily since 1950. This has been paralleled by a decline in the stroke incidence rate. However, in recent years, the stroke incidence rate has leveled and may be increasing. As a result of cerebrovascular and related research, improved methods of primary prevention are now available through control of identified risk factors. In addition, several variables are under investigation which may control the consequences of stroke and improve the quality of life of those afflicted. The direct and indirect economic costs of stroke are very high and there is a high probability they will increase. This is particularly true in populations in which incidence remains high but mortality decreases. (Hypertens Res 1994; 17 Suppl. I: S109-S113)


Abstract - In this paper we prove a (local in time) existence and uniqueness theorem for the identification of a memory kernel h entering a parabolic integrodifferential equation with non commuting operators, related to a convex cylindrical domain, when the coefficient h is assumed to depend on time and one space variable.


This paperpresents ananalytical study onVoice overInternet Protocol (VoIP) performance inathird generation (3G)network evaluated undercertain IP conditions. Themouth-to-ear delay isanalysed using different types ofcoding schemes toestimate theactual voice packet arrival astraffic sources areverybursty innature. Thesimulation results closely matchtothe theoretical modelanditalsoindicates thatencoder types haveanimpact onthesystem performance. The stability ofasystem isalsoaffected bytherate ofvoice traffic.


All disaggregate multiattribute choice models contain the assumption that the population is reasonably homogeneous with respect to the aggregate parameters estimated by the model. The author points out that one particular choice model, logit, has a structure that makes it particularly suited to test a data set for possible segments. A real-world data set is used to illustrate a simple procedure for testing the homogeneity assumption. The analysis provides a warning that managers may easily derive suboptimal or counterproductive strategies if they fail to test this assumption.


It is shown that the gravitational energy generation vector is conformally invariant. The necessary and sufficient condition for the conformal invariance of the gravitational field equations is found. The conformal transformations of two simple nongravitational energy tensors are considered. It is shown that the conformal factor for metrics conformal to the background is the solution of a simple differential equation. Rosen has set up the bases of two different theories of the gravitational field. The chronologically first one, the bimetric gravitation theory [1-3] will be considered here. By that theory the space-time is an indefinite Riemannian metric determined by the gravitational field, just as in classical general relativity, but the field equations, being formulated with respect to a background space-time, are essentially modified. In the earlier version of that theory [1-4] the background was Minkowskian, whereas in the later one, with which we deal in this paper, it is a space-time of constant curvature, chosen as to agree with the perfect cosmological principle. We consider metrics which satisfy the gravitational field equations and are conformal to their other solutions. The condition of conformal invariance of the gravitational equations appears to be very simple. We then establish the conformal invariance of the energy generation vector, which vanishes in the Minkowskian background version of the theory. Two cases of nongravitational energy tensors are considered, one corresponding


Highly variable organogenic regeneration has been obtained in sunflower, depending upon culture conditions, genotype and their interactions and now the effect of cytoplasm upon regeneration ability has been analysed. Six sunflower inbred lines in their male-sterile and male-fertile forms were evaluated in vitro: HA89, GP762, HA300, RK416, RK456, and KLM280. The basal medium was agar solidified Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium supplemented with plant hormones: KIN 2 mg/l + IAA 1 mg/l (M1); BA 0.5 mg/l + IAA 0.5 mg/l (M2). Cotyledons of mature seeds were used as explants. Regeneration ability (R) was evaluated on day 30 after initiation of culture. Significant differences were observed between male-sterile and male-fertile forms of some inbred lines for R on M2 medium. The presence of interaction among the factors line-cytoplasm-regeneration on M2 was demonstrated by using a G-test. This nucleus-cytoplasm interaction affects the regeneration ability of this species and should be taken into account when using tissue culture for crop improvement.


Recent studies demonstrate reduced interferon‐gamma (IFN‐γ) secretion in neonates who became atopic later in life. The underlying pathomechanism is still unknown. We therefore examined the effects of bacterial products on neonatal IFN‐γ production acting through different T‐cell‐ or antigen‐presenting‐cell (APC)‐stimulating mechanisms: cord‐blood mononuclear cells (CBMC) were incubated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS), staphylococcal enterotoxin E (SEE), or a combination of both and restimulated with PMA and ionomycin. LPS and SEE as single stimuli induced IFN‐γ production to the same extent in CBMC of neonates with high and low risk of atopy. In contrast, a combination of LPS and SEE had a multiplying effect on IFN‐γ secretion only in CBMC of neonates with low risk of atopy. Phenotype analysis revealed that only memory T cells showed impaired IFN‐γ synthesis (median 3.6% IFN‐γ‐producing cells vs 14.2% in controls; P < 0.01), whereas IFN‐γ production by naive T cells did not differ in either group. Taken together, these results point to the existence of a disturbed function of costimulatory mechanisms in neonates at high risk of atopy, provoking reduced memory T‐cell IFN‐γ production.


In this paper, we prove that the Morse index of a multiplicity one, smooth, min-max minimal hypersurface is generically equal to the dimension of the homology class detected by the families used in the construction. This confirms part of the program (\cite{marques-icm}, \cite{marques-neves-cycles}, \cite{marques-neves-index}, \cite{neves-icm}) proposed by the authors with the goal of developing a Morse theory for the area functional.


The manner in which we obtain our energy represents one of today's priorities in the context of climate changes and of increased levels of pollution worldwide. The orientation towards renewable energy was first triggered by the inevitable and rapid depletion of fossil fuels, but also by a more active involvement of authorities in problems related to environmental protection. Biomass is one of the most important sources of renewable energy and has the advantage that after an adequate processing, it can be used in the same purposes as fossil fuels. The paper presents a series of experimental researches for assessing the benefits of introducing additives (corn starch) in the recipes for obtaining pellets from agricultural biomass.


Pulmonary metastases are frequently met in testicular cancers. Determining the pulmonary relapse model, studying prognosis factors for defining risk groups and applying different therapeutic strategies with the evaluation of survival represent the study's main objectives. We've taken into our study patients diagnosed with testicular cancer all presenting pulmonary, pleural or mediastinal metastases. We evaluated the risk factors correlated with survival: the average age is 29.63 (p=0.613), place of origin (p=0.895), histology (p=0.078 >0, 05); tumor markers for our batch: Beta HCG, AFP (alpha-fetoprotein); LDH does not influence survival (p=0.786), (p= 0.345) respectively (p= 0.153). Types of pulmonary metastases: (p=0.08 >0, 05). The presence of other metastases: does not influence survival (p= 0.439). The number of metastatic locations (p= 0.465 > >0, 05). Risk groups (p= 0.0254 <0, 0). Because the risk factors usually available are not sufficient to identify the subgroups of patients with an unfavorable prognosis, we tried to evaluate new genetic markers which could prove their prognosis value. The expression of the hTERT gene and the increase of telomerase's activity strongly correlate with the emphasis of certain malignant tumors as well as with the presence of metastases. .Key-Words: hTERT Gene, testicular carcinomas, pulmonary metastasis, prognosis


Introduction: Diagnosis of Coarctation of the aorta is usually made on clinical grounds; evaluating the exact anatomy of the lesion and detecting associated abnormalities necessarily entails imaging modalities, several having been reported for thoracic aortic anomalies. CT angiography (CTA) is a promising method for the evaluation of blood vessels . The present study was undertaken to evaluate the reliability of 128-slice Multidetector Computed Tomographic (MDCT) angiography with Multi Planar Reformat (MPR) for the preoperative morphologic assessment of Coarctation of the aorta. Materials & Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study of 30 patients with clinical suspicion of Coarctation of the aorta investigated from January 01, 2013 to March 01, 2016 using 128-slice MDCT scanner was carried out in the Radiology Department of Rehman Medical Institute Teaching Hospital. Reconstructed 0.5mm images were viewed in axial, coronal and sagittal planes on a Vitrea 5.0 workstation. Data were processed using Microsoft Excel 2007. The sensitivity of MDCT diagnosis was assessed comparing findings of axial and MPR and overall MDCT findings with clinical findings and surgical results. Results: The overall sensitivity of three-dimensional MDCT for the diagnosis of Coarctation of the aorta was 100%. Diagnostic sensitivities of Coarctation were 90% for axial and 100% for both MPR and 3D volume-rendered images. Moreover, MDCT was able to clearly display the location and extent of the Coarctation. Focal defects were observed in 25 cases, tubular narrowing in 2 and interruption seen in 3 cases. Conclusion: MDCT angiography with Multiplanar and Three-Dimensional Techniques should be the method of choice for preoperative morphologic assessment of Coarctation of the aorta in pediatric as well as adult patients. Keywords:      Aortic Coarctation; Aortography; Angiography; Multidetector Computed Tomography.


OBJECTIVE To compare the transdermal penetration behaviors in vitro of Dinggui Huoluo patch and its rubber paste.METHODS Strat-M membrane and advanced Franz diffusion cell were used in the transdermal penetration behaviors research in vitro.The content of notopterol,the effective component of the key herb Notopterygium of the preparation was quantitatively determined by HPLC method to compare the characteristcs of transdermal penetration of the two forms.RESULTSThe penetration formula of Dinggui Huoluo patch was Ln=18.06ln(t)-5.805,r=0.981.The penetration formula of its rubber paste was Ln=8.124ln(t)-3.030,r=0.971.The rate and quantity of transdermal penetration of Dinggui Huoluo patch were both better.CONCLUSION The transdermal penetration behaviors of Dinggui Huoluo patch is obviously better than its rubber paste and the patch is less sensitized and more convenient.


Because this experiment uses flyash that is by-product of thermoelectric power plant, and the practical use allows purpose can augment the mixing rate and concrete early compressive strength presents application way of subsequentness various building through method that can define. This research for this is presented new addition method applying flyash addition method 4 that present in RILEM. The concrete improve of the strength in addition method to alternate one part of cup aggregate amount by flyash among 4 addition method thus, appeared by is good manegement to long-term compressive strength, weight decrease, thermal insulation ability improvement, and medicative thing of drying shrinkage improvement and so on. Therefore, this study is expand the flyash mixing rate to 40% as cement weight such new match plan, and diversified research for concrete durability promotion is judged should be continued because controlling America briquet small quantity reduction method for liquidity improvement and mixed soul topic amount furthermore.


The paper presents the influence of different numerical models as well as of different input parameters for the evaluation of the flow in the simulated atmospheric boundary layer. One important aspect that was tested is the solver's ability to reproduce recirculation. We compared the numerical velocity distributions in ten vertical sections using different k-ε models with the corresponding data from experiments and we obtained a good agreement. Then we have compared the turbulent kinetic energy distributions in the same sections. Furthermore, we performed a grid dependence and density test to determine the most economic grid that permits a similar result.


Abstract We describe the occurrence in the Netherlands of three teeth of Mimomys hajnackensis (Arvicolidae, Rodentia) from three separate boreholes extending into matine deposits of the Maassluis Formation. These marine Pliocene/Early Pleistocene deposits at depth are overlain by, and interdigitate eastwards with, the freshwater deposits of the Waalre and Peize Formations (formerly known in part as the Tegelen Formation). Teeth identified as M. hajnackensis have not previously been described from the Netherlands although similar material has been reported from Pliocene deposits in Germany at Frechen and Hambach close to the Dutch border. The material described here comes from boreholes at the Polder de Biesbosch near Dordrecht, Diepenveen and Deventer. To our knowledge, these finds represent the oldest described rodent fossils from the Netherlands, corresponding to an absolute age of 2.9 to 3.3 Ma on the basis of comparison with other European localities, implying that the remains are reworked from older deposits.


A resilient economy. A renewed democratic culture. A flourishing network of healthy communities. Can we create the future we seek by changing our relationship with nature?


The serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor duloxetine is a second-generation antidepressant for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). Its inhibitory potency for serotonin (5-HT) and noradrenaline (NA) reuptake has been demonstrated in animal and in vitro studies. Human studies of peripheral markers of neurotransmission show inhibition of 5-HT reuptake by duloxetine and also support its potency in NA reuptake inhibition. Moreover, a positron emission tomography study in human brains shows that therapeutic doses of duloxetine result in .80% occupancy of 5-HT transporters. Duloxetine is metabolized by hepatic enzymes and cytochromes P450 CYP2D6 and CYP1A2, and plasma duloxetine concentrations increase linearly according to oral dose. In double-blind, randomized, placebo-control studies of MDD, duloxetine-treated patients show significantly increased response and remission rates and significantly longer time to relapse compared to placebo-treated patients. Moreover, duloxetine is efficacious for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and pain-related diseases such as diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP). A daily dose of 60 mg daily seems most effective for treating MDD, GAD and DPNP. Duloxetine is similar in efficacy to fluoxetine, paroxetine and escitalopram for MDD, although escitalopram is better for improving sleep. The most common treatment-emergent side effects of duloxetine are nausea, dry mouth, fatigue and decreased appetite. Studies suggest an association with the incidence of increased sweating or somnolence at higher doses and an association with irritability or anxiety at high plasma levels of duloxetine. Discontinuation rates due to adverse events are higher in patients who receive duloxetine versus placebo in short-term but not long-term studies. Interestingly, there is not a strong correlation between clinical efficacy and plasma levels of duloxetine. Therefore, although duloxetine is safe and tolerated at therapeutic doses of 60–120 mg/day, the dose should be adjusted while the patient is carefully monitored for efficacy and adverse events.


The researchand developmentof informationminingtechnologyon the Internetprovidedpeoplewith a way of individualizedinformationservice.This articlemakesan explanationof what is informationminingand indi-vidualizedserviceand probesthe prospectof developinginformationminingtechnologyand net individualizedser-vice to carryout WEBinformationmining.


Abstract The vanishing of the ferroelectricity at 0°K and high pressure has been investigated in displacive (K1-χNaχTaO3 and SbSI) and hydrogen-bonded (KDP-type) ferroelectrics. The manner in which T c → 0°K is markedly different in the two classes emphasizing the basic differences in the mechanisms for their transitions. Comparisons between the results on deuterated and non-deuterated KDP-type crystals reveal differences pertaining to the importance of tunneling.


What is the secret of making good silage? It is much easier than you think and the answer is simple: Compaction! Producers may now say: "But we all compact our silage." The harsh reality, however, is that farmers in South Africa and across the


we are very grateful for the referee recommendations. It allowed us to learn and test new methodologies. We were quite curious about implementing Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGB, it has received much attention lately) and Deep Neural Network (DNN). Both have been used mostly in data science and only recently proven to work in remote sensing. In total, the new version of the manuscript, we investigate 6 new algorithms, over a total C1 of 8 algorithms. K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN), Multivariate Adaptative Regression Spline (MARS), Gradient Boosting Machine (GBM), Support Vector Machine (SVM), Random Forest (RF), Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGB), Deep Neural Network (DNN), and one parametric algorithm Naïve Bayes (a Maximum Likelihood variant). Gradient boosting machine (GBM) was chosen because it belongs to a boosting algorithms family of as well as XGB. Therefore, we could also investigate the performance comparison be-tween the classic boosting machine model and its new implementation. We selected others in consideration of the literature and the success they had had in various remote sensing experiences. Thus, the SVM, RF, and KNN methods were selected after outstanding results showing their reliability for satellite image classification. MARS was one of the most successful (and mysterious) algorithms in previous decades. To compare the precision differences of the non-parametric ML algorithms with the stan-dard parametric methodologies such as the Maximum Likelihood, we selected the NB algorithm.


The theoretical part of this thesis focuses on the explanation of the key terms from the area of antisocial behaviour of children and youth, using the literature on this topic. I provide more details on the form of gambling. The practical part interprets the peadagogical research focusing on eight and nine grade pupils of elementary schools who are addicted to gambling on slot machines, computer games and on using their leisure time.


In the last years, there has been a peak of the Internet of the Things. It opens many possibilities for the development of new applications and services. IoT is the net of devices that are provided with ubiquitous intelligence and are capable of interconnecting among them. It enables monitoring, controlling and automating some daily activities.
The project defines an automation platform based on ECA (Event-Condition-Action) rules and enables the support of multi-event and multi-action rules. The rules can be defined using EWE ontology which is based on semantic technologies. The main aim is to create the platform that will automate the rules. For this purpose, it has been added new characteristics to a Task Automation Server and new modules has been developed: a Context Server and a Telegram Bot.
Task Automation Server is composed of various submodules that allow handling the multi-event rules, an engine that evaluates the multi-event and multi-action rules, and a module that triggers the actions.
Telegram Bot is a chat where the user can manage the imported rules, remove them and import new rules.
The Context Server is the intermediary between the Task Automation Server and some channels. The TAS can't trigger some actions if the channels aren't in the same subnet.
Two new channels have been created. They work as receivers and as performers. These channels are Telegram and Chromecast.
Finally, it is presented the conclusions drawn from this project, the obstacles that have been found during the development and possible future lines of work.


The fabrication of nanometer-scale traditional MOSFETs with junctions has become very challenging. The newer devices like junction less double gate MOSFETs are in focus as they have shown good electrostatic behavior compared with traditional MOSFETs. In this paper, we introduce new device architecture with high-k spacers placed on either side of both the gates of a junctionless double gate MOSFET. The effect of the high dielectric constant (ksp) of the spacer on the device characteristics has been studied. This paper investigates the junctionless double gate MOSFETs with high-k spacers of materials like silicon dioxide (SiO2), hafnium oxide (HfO2) and aluminum oxide (Al2O3). One of the important considerations for selecting the particular metal gate material is metal work function as it directly affects threshold voltage and the performance of the transistor. The work is done on the device to carry out analysis for drain induced barrier lowering (DIBL), output characteristics, transfer characteristics and ION/ IOFF ratio.


This article reviews recent progress in research on the preparation,thermal properties and orientation stability of aryl polyimide based second-order NLO materials: host-guest system, maid-chain system ,side-chain system and crosslink system,and points out the study direction for future efforts.


Undoped and Mn-Mg co-doped barium strontiun titanate (Ba0.25Sr0.75TiO3) thin films were deposited on Pt/Ti/SiO2/Si substrates by a sol-gel technique. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis and FE-SEM reveal that the films exhibite a pure perovskite phase structure, uniform grain sizes and crack-fee. The dielectric constant, loss, tunability and leakage current density are 200, 0.010, 38%, 1×10-5A/cm2, respectively, at a 1mol% Mn-Mg content. The improved BST thin films can be used for tunable microwave devices.


Lifeline Project Ltd has been commissioned by Southwark Council to provide adult substance use services in Southwark from 4 January 2016.


A study focused on the image in children's fiction of the two largest minority groups in the United States: Americans and Hispanic Americans. It was descriptive in nature, employing quantitative and qualitative content analysis. Four research questions were developed to determine the treatment of two minority populations in'contemporary children's trade books listed by the Children's Book Council with respect to image, characteristics, and stereotyping. The sample consisted of 10 Hispanic American and 31 African American fictional books appropriate for elementary school children published between 1989 and 1991. Two instruments were used: a list of verbal stereotypes from the research of D. Katz and K. Braly, and a character analysis instrument developed by B. Berleson and S. Salter. In addition, supplemental guidelines on stereotypes from the Council on Interracial Books for Children were employed. Conclusions were: (1) the number of fictional books on these 2 minority groups is appallingly limited; (2) the books were generally favorable in their treatment cf these minority groups--stereotypes were present but were mostly positive and not explicitly stated; (3) m;.nority families were more likely than minority males to be portrayed stereotypically; and (4) images of the socio-economic status of these minority groups were less favorable than the descriptions of their physical appearance, attitudes, and interpersonal relationships. (Contains 33 references.) (TB) *********************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made * from the original document. *********************************************************************** IMAGES AND STEREOTYPING OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AND HISPANIC AMERICANS IN CONTEMPORARY