63 Cu nuclear quadrupole resonance (NQR), nuclear antiferromagnetic resonance (AFNMR), and spin-lattice relaxation, as well as 7 Li NMR and relaxation measurements in CuO and in Cu 1-x Li x O, are used to study the spin dynamics in the paramagnetic and in the antiferromagnetic (AF) phase, and in particular the effects induced by lithium doping. It is argued that Li enters in CuO lattice up to a doping x around 4%; from a comparison of the electric-field gradient (EFG) and of the dipolar field at the nucleus with theoretical estimates, it appears that Li + is slightly displaced from the Cu lattice site


A method of forming a semiconductor device (100) includes a semiconductor substrate comprising a first region (104), forming gate dielectrics (108) on the first region, a conductive metal oxide over the gate dielectric and forming a (110), forming an oxidation-barrier layer (111) on a conductive metal oxide, and forming a capping layer (116) on the oxidation barrier layer. In one embodiment, the conductive metal oxide is


The  purpose  of  the study. The purpose of this study is to describe the technique of freestyle swimming in terms of: body position, hand movements, foot movements, breath taking movements and movement coordination.
Materials and methods. Determine the level of mastery of the freestyle swimming technique in the students of the Physical Education Study Program at the  Universitas Pahlawan who attend basic swimming lectures. Is it classified as very good, good, less or less. This research is descriptive, the population of this research is 20 students.
Results. the level of mastery of technique on the body position indicator is 66% and the error rate is 34%, then the hand rotation indicator is 66 % and the error rate is 34%, then the foot movement indicator (Kicking) is 70% and the error rate is 30%. Furthermore, the level of mastery of techniques in breathing (breating) is 68.5% and the error rate is 30%, then the level of mastery of techniques in coordination is 68.5% and the error rate is 31.5%.
Conclusions. Concluded that the level of mastery of technique on each indicator of the freestyle swimming technique


A new method for data processing of cyclic soil test is developed. By using this method, the dependence of cyclic strength on cyclic stress history, number of cycles and static stress state of soil element can be easily obtained. A method for analyzing the bearing capacity is further suggested. On this basis, the effect of cyclic and static coupling of soil element on cyclic bearing capacity is studied.


The note consists of a new municipal registry for the emerald tree frog (Exerodonta smaragdina), expanding its distribution 92 km to the northwest of its closest registry.


Abstract During chemical pulping and bleaching operations, fiber properties are gradually changed due to mechanical and chemical treatment. The changes in fiber properties, in turn, influence network strength, i.e., the rigidity of fiber networks. In this study, the influence of fiber length, lignin content, specific surface area, total charge, and fiber flexibility on the network strength of commercial unbleached and totally chlorine free (TCF) bleached (ozone and hydrogen peroxide) softwood and hardwood kraft pulp suspensions have been investigated. The fiber length, total lignin content, and total charge decreased together with the network strength along the fiber line while the specific surface area and fiber flexibility increased. Correlations equal to or greater than 90% were found between network strength and fiber length, lignin content, specific surface area, and total charge. The interrelationship between the fiber properties indicated that for a given pulp, the total lignin content was the parameter that had the greatest influence on the network strength.


I have taken for this study 300 cases of acute suppurative appendicitis, excluding all chronic, subacute, relapsing, and acute cases in which no pus was found. This is a consecutive personal list in which I have not included patients operated on by any of my three partners or by any of my assistants at any of the hospitals with which I am connected. Over 12 per cent. of these patients were operated on in farmhouses or country hospitals, and many of these have been my very worst cases, the patients being so sick that the family physician would not dare to move them. I feel sure from my experience that the cases which reached the metropolitan hospital from the country districts are always to a certain extent selected, and the best cases from an operative point of view. In this study the especial interest to me has centered about pelvic


The management and reuse of digital learning resources has become a major business. Repositories of reusable learning objects (RLO's) are increasingly popular, but pose serious management challenges. In this paper, we report the findings of a case study with a leading distance education provider currently engaged in an RLO strategy. We find that our case organisation has effective strategies for addressing many of the challenges. Based on these strategies, we identify lessons that are generalisable to other organisations, and propose the "zone model" for effective management of RLO's. The zone model balances the degree of control applied and the re-use potential of an RLO. Implementation of the zone model, supported by appropriate organisational culture, processes, technologies and design considerations can provide a means for organisations to pursue an RLO strategy for business benefit.


SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2017 ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM REQUIREMENTS, GUIDELINES, AND DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS 1. All abstracts must be 50–250 words. 2. Authors should indicate whether they are submitting an abstract for an oral presentation or a poster, or whether the author is open to the reviewers' suggestion of format. Also, the abstract should indicate which topical area the abstract supports. 3. Oral presentations will be limited to 20 minutes plus 5 minutes for discussion. Poster presentations will be available for view Saturday and Sunday with a designated time slot for interaction with attendees. Detailed instructions for oral presentations and posters are available under the Annual Meeting tab on the ASA website. 4. Each abstract must emphasize what your oral or poster presentation offers that is new and important for the topic chosen. The abstracts will be considered if they fit within the overall theme of the conference and if they can be otherwise accommodated within the limits of the conference. Provide sufficient detail to be informative, but use language that will be intelligible to a nonspecialist or a scientist from outside your field. 5. Authors may submit only one abstract for which they are the primary author. Additional abstracts listing individuals as secondary coauthors may also be submitted. 6. Abstracts should be based on work in your area of disciplinary expertise. Where this is not obvious, you may be asked to provide suitable documentation. Exceptions to this policy may be made for abstracts demonstrating exceptional originality and scholarship outside your field of expertise. 7. Authors must append three recent (five years or less) references pertinent to their topic to their abstract. 8. All abstracts must be submitted online using the Call for Abstracts form. 9. Upload your abstract as a Word or rich text format file. Please begin your abstract with the title and name of author(s), whether it is a submission for an oral or poster presentation or reviewers' choice, and the topical area. Then save it with the filename, ASA2017YourLastName. 10. Deadline: All abstracts must be submitted on or before February 15, 2017. 11. Contact Program Chair Lynn Billman, firstname.lastname@example.com, if you have any questions. Please note: All presenters must register for the meeting no later than Wednesday, May 31, 2017. PRE-MEETING AND POST-MEETING ACTIVITIES We will be offering two all-day Friday field trips: one is a Denver Front Range Geology Tour; the other, a Rocky Mountain National Park Tour. In addition, there will be a Friday morning field trip to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and a Friday afternoon workshop, Energy: Basics and the Cutting Edge, presented by Brent Nelson, Senior Scientist at the NREL. If we have enough interest, we will lead up-to-three local (foothills) hikes Friday morning. For those interested in a Coors Brewery Tour, this will be an optional activity for Friday afternoon. If enough people are interested, we will offer a Monday afternoon Climate Change Tour Package: a 90-min. tour of NCAR (National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder) and a 30-min tour of NICL (National Ice Core Laboratory, Lakewood). At NCAR we would have a short intro to their visualization facility, plus time in their visitor center exhibits and on their weather trail. At NICL we would hear a short overview talk and spend a short time in the freezer. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES This meeting will feature a Saturday catered dinner and presentation by Philip Yancey. Also, we are excited to offer a poster session and newly expanded exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities. Lastly, we will offer an early-morning, beforebreakfast walk close to campus each day for those interested. SCHOLARSHIPS A number of members have graciously provided funding for a limited number of scholarships. Scholarships are available to early career and student ASA members on a first-come, first-served basis. Detailed information and application are available under the Annual Meeting tab on the ASA website.


This paper presents mainly the electric equipment and control features in continuous vulcanization(CV) lines abroad.Theses lines while fully meeting the process requirements for HV/EHV XLPE power cables employ computer data processing and digital control techniques.They have therefore excellent performance that cannot be achieved by the traditional analogue control.Besides,the CV lines abroad also employ new technologies to improve process quality,productivity and energy saving and have gained good effects.


Part 1: Problems of Post-War Reconstruction: Remarks on rationing and the price system Observations on savings and money circulation in Poland Financial plans for the second half of 1946 and the first half of 1947. Part 2: System of Functioning of the National Economy: Liberalization in the management of small industry Material incentives in a Socialist economy Workers' Councils and central planning Do not over-estimate the role of the model The vertically integrated firm as an element in the new economic model Material incentives in the new economic model Outline of a new system of incentives and directives Some comments on the organization of an English concern Part 3: Prices: Observations on the pricing of basic raw materials Debate on the prices of basic raw materials On the prices of basic raw materials Central price determination as an essential feature of a socialist economy Problems of a uniform price system within the CMEA countries Remarks on factory prices, production indicators, and quality control


Established were valid assay conditions for the radiometric
determination of the iodothyronine deiodinases enzyme
activities of the types 1, 2 and 3.


Assessment methods used by the departments comprising eleven programs undergoing reaccreditation at the University of Washington College of Engineering (UW COE) under ABET EC2000 sometimes varied significantly. A post-visit analysis of these various assessment methods provided insight into lessons learned as to how well each method worked for each department. Although many assessment methods were, in general, similar from department to department (e.g., surveys or coursework) the implementation (and success) of these methods often differed considerably from department to department. Of even more interest were those methods that were unique to departments (e.g., self-assessments of individual courses) and the success of these methods. Comparison and contrast of these assessment methods replete with lessons learned can provide valuable feedback not only to individual departments within the UW COE, but also for departments at other universities still preparing for their first visits under ABET EC2000.


Professor Murray provides an excellent overview of social enterprise law and his insights and analysis of Tennessee's For-Profit Benefit Corporation Act make a significant contribution to the literature. However, I would like to challenge the notion that additional regulations in the form of state oversight and fines are necessary to ensure that the social benefit aspects of the Benefit Corporation ("B Corporation") are actively pursued.


Born in 1472, Fra Bartolommeo was barely thirteen years old when he entered Cosimo Roselli's workshop as an apprentice.1 Yet twelve years later in his first documented work, the Last Judgment painted in 1497–1500 for Santa Maria Nuova, he emerges as a fully formed artist in command of a highly personal style that has little to do with the modest talents of his first master or indeed with the prevailing trends of Quattrocento art. In the context of Florentine painting of the late 1490's—one thinks of the late works of Botticelli and Filippino Lippi—Bartolommeo appears as an independent exponent of the new High Renaissance style, anticipating the Florentine works of Raphael, Michelangelo, and Leonardo of the first lustrum of the next century. How Bartolommeo came to take this leading role in Florentine painting is a question which can be answered only by an analysis of his youthful works.


In this article we develop a new approach to control an omnidirectional mobile manipulator. The robot is considered as an individual agent aimed to perform robotic tasks described in terms of displacement and force interaction with the environment. A reactive architecture and impedance control are used to ensure reliable task execution in response to environment stimuli. The mechanical structure of our holonomic mobile manipulator is built from two joint manipulator mounted on an holonomic vehicle. The vehicle is equipped using three motorized axles with two spherical orthogonal wheels. The dynamics of the mobile manipulator robot is defined tacking into account the dynamical interaction between the base and the manipulator. Then we design a nonlinear controller for the robot using input-state linearization method. The control structure of the robot is built in order to demonstrate the main capabilities in navigation and obstacle avoidance. Several simulations were conducted to prove the effectiveness of our concept.


Objective To investigate the cause of a disease and diagnose of malignant solid tumor with febrility as primary symptom.Methods Retrospective analysis 39 clinical data which admission in febrility and diagnose malignant solid tumor in July 2002 to February 2010.Results There are 10 hepatoma(25.6%),9 lung cancer(23.1%),5 colorectal cancer(12.8%),3 gastric cancer(7.7%),3 nasopharyngeal carcinoma(7.7%),3 renal carcinoma(7.7%),2 ovarian cancer(5.1%),2 pancreatic cancer(5.1%),1 abdominal membrane malignant mesothelioma(2.6%),1 small intestine leiomyosarcoma(2.6%).26 case were discovered by image imageology(66.7%),19 case by endoscopy(48.7%)and 3 case by operation research(7.7%).All case were diagnsed finaly in pathology.Conclusion Vigilance the possibility of malignant solid tumor in febrile patient,reconstruction history-taking,check and auxiliary examination,imageology and endoscopic technic.Search the clues to diagnose and decrease misdiagnosis rate.


Little known U.S. congressional documents, dating from the 1970s, debate public disclosure of Intelligence Community (IC) budget. The documents offer a rich repository of the arguments on both sides of the debate and shine a light on the thoughtful, measured congressional oversight practiced in formative years of the House and Senate intelligence committees.


The latest refugee deaths in the Mediterranean - up to 700 people drowned when the overcrowded fishing vessel in which they were travelling from North Africa capsized of the coast of Libya - follows a similar tragedy last week in which 400 people perished.


Background : Treatment of cervical carcinoma is routinely performed with Low Dose Rate (LDR) brachytherapy, but Brachytherapy in our department is done with Medium Dose Rate (MDR) due to the technical characteristics of the machine available here. Thus we decided to evaluate the results of this treatment in our department in a prospective study. Methods : Between March 2006 and July 2008, 140 patients with histologic diagnosis of cervical carcinoma referred to Tehran Cancer Institute; were treated with external beam radiotherapy (44-64 Gy to whole pelvis) and MDR brachytherapy (8-30 Gy to Point A) with a dose rate of 2.2±0.3 Gy/h. Results : 121 patients were followed up for a median time of 18 months (range: 9-39 m). There were 11%(6/54) local recurrence for surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy group; 25%(16/65) for radical radiotherapy group, and 19%(23/121) for all patients. Rectal and bladder complications incidence for all patients were 10%(12/121) and 13%(16/121) respectively. High grade complication was shown only in one patient in radical radiotherapy group. In this study 3-years disease free survival and overall survival were 73% and 92% respectively, and disease stage (p=0.007) and overall treatment time (p=0.05) were the significant factors affecting disease free survival. Conclusions: Results of this series suggest that the use of external beam radiotherapy and MDR brachytherapy with about 20% dose reduction in comparison with LDR can be an acceptable technique with regard to local control and complications.


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The results indicated low levels of convergence between data from quantitative and qualitative methods. For individual skills the level of convergence was very low.

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ago, making it partly contemporary with the larger site. It is a distinctive manifestation among several kinds of stone circles found in central and northern Honshu, which functioned variously as cemeteries and multifunctional ritual centers. Kodama provides excellent detail not just on Komakino, but on a number of other centers in the region. He concludes with a very interesting note on how the modern village of Nozawa, near Komakino, continues to maintain traditional customs and roles in caring for communal properties, and suggests that the construction and maintenance of Komakino were probably carried out in a similar manner. Mark Hudson concludes the volume with ''Foragers as Fetish in Modern Japan,'' an essay on Japanese national identity. His main contention is that the Jomon people have been ''Japanized'' by a great deal of scholarly, media, and public attention, because of ''a fetish-like desire for an authentic Japanese tradition that penetrates deep into prehistory.'' But in the familiar postmodernist way, he does not address any of the concrete evidence that archaeologists, physical anthropologists, and others have used to assess the character and strength of possible continuities between Jomon and modern Japanese people. Instead he speaks of interpretations motivated by symbolism, imagination, myth, fetish, nostalgia, and romantic desire. It is an updated solipsist formula that implies—but carefully never quite states—that while the past apparently existed, we are too much in the grip of our own contemporary fixations to do more than project them back confusedly onto times we cannot really hope to understand. Overall, Hunter-Gatherers of the North Pacific Rim is a diverse and valuable set of papers that advances some of the concerns of its distinguished predecessor volume, Affluent Foragers: Pacific Coasts East and West, and introduces important new evidence and emphases. It is a significant addition to the increasingly global literature on huntergatherer archaeology.


The present invention discloses a method for installing applications between the mobile terminal, the method can be applied in the existing program that has been installed in the mobile terminal easily mounted on a new mobile terminal when the mobile terminal later. Installation device extracts the identification information about the application installed on the first mobile terminal from the first mobile terminal, the first mobile terminal is connected for data communication with a mounting apparatus for mounting the data. Installation of equipment based on identification information extracted link information, the link information is provided to download and install the access path to the application file, or from the access path to the application market to download an application, the application market from the web page provided from the application market. Mounting apparatus to send the file to the application for a second mobile terminal mounted on the second mobile terminal, or transmits the link information to be stored in the second mobile terminal.


How do civilians control the military? In the wake of September 11, the renewed presence of national security in everyday life has made this question all the more pressing. In this book, Peter Feaver proposes an ambitious new theory that treats civil-military relations as a principal-agent relationship, with the civilian executive monitoring the actions of military agents, the "armed servants" of the nationstate. Military obedience is not automatic but depends on strategic calculations of whether civilians will catch and punish misbehavior.


This paper explains
the philosophical justifications of values on decisions in biotechnology, and compares
the ethical values of animals and plants in our day-to-day activity in general
and in modifying their genes in particular. We have posed some questions on the
current ethical views with regard to the morality on manipulating plants. Since
plants, like all other organisms, are destined to be used by humans and so
far, we uphold the stability and integrity of the living system, and it is
ethical to genetically manipulate plants and use them for our interests.
However, we should have the moral obligation to regard their inherent value as
we do for animals.


GVHD is a significant complication of allogenic stem cell transplant, mediated by donor T cell activation and proliferation and affecting 30%-70% of patients. Clinical manifestations often have overlapping features with auto-immune diseases such as scleroderma, Sjogren's syndrome, eosinophilic fasciitis, primary biliary cirrhosis and immune cytopenia. Clinical myositis with muscle tenderness and elevated muscle enzymes is recognized as a distinctive and uncommon manifestation of GVHD with estimated frequency of 3.5–7.6%. In addition to corticosteroids, various immunosuppressive agents are being used for treatment, however, the optimal therapeutic strategy has not yet been defined.To describe a case of GVHD related myositis in a 4 years old female, successfully treated with Rituximab and to increase awareness for this rare condition and the role of Rituximab for its treatment.Two years old female underwent a successful bone marrow transplantation from matched unrelated donor for Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML). Four months post BMT she developed severe GVHD, primarily involving her skin and oral mucosa, GI and liver. She was treated with mycophenolate, cyclosporine, prednisolone, ruxolitinib and tacrolimus in different combinations. Almost two years post BMT she developed fever, general weakness and severe respiratory distress which required mechanical ventilation. After a comprehensive diagnostic work-up, she was diagnosed with inflammatory myositis based on elevated CPK, characterized EMG and muscle biopsy (Fig 1, 2). She was treated with steroid pulses and IVIG with no significant improvement and therefore Rituximab was added to her regimen. Two weeks following the first dose of Rituximab, clinical and laboratory improvement were noted, and the patient could get off ventilator.Patient remained in remission with monthly IVIG and decreasing doses of prednisone.Myositis is a rare complication of GVHD. High index of suspicion is recommended for early diagnosis. Rituximab should be considered as a treatment option.[1] New-Tolley J, Smith C, Koszyca B, Otto S, Maundrell A, BardyP, et al. Inflammatory myopathies after allogeneic stem cell trans-plantation. Muscle Nerve. 2018;58(6):790–5.[2] Zeiser R, Blazar BR. Pathophysiology of chronic graft-versushost disease and therapeutic targets. N Engl J Med. 2017;377(26):2565 – 79Figure 1.Muscle biopsy – Hematoxylin-Eosin – peri-fascicular atrophyFigure 2.EMG results: significant spontaneous muscle activity and early recruitment, both typical in inflammatory myositis.NIL.None Declared.


This paper describes work carried out to investigate the suitability of using timber friction piles placed in peat to support a raised walkway across Clara bog in the midlands of Ireland. First, trial piles were used to examine the feasibility of the method and to investigate the bearing resistance and settlement of friction piles in peat. Groups of four piles were used to support rectangular timber platforms carrying test loads. The ground conditions, such as the water content and the undrained shear strength of the peat, are discussed first. The trial pile test results are then discussed. The results show that: a) the piles can be driven by hand (conventional pile driving equipment can damage the weak peat); b) the piles can support load without excessive settlement; c) the amount of settlement is related to the stress ratio. For the covering abstract of the conference see IRRD 863640.


A RBF fuzzy neural network controller based on fuzzy RBF neural network principles was applied to variable pitch control of the variable speed-variable pitch wind turbine.The angle of attack is changed by controlling the blade pitch angle to change the fan aerodynamic torque available to achieve the rated output power stability,when the wind speed above the rated wind speed.Compared the fuzzy neural network control method and PI control,the results show that the former is superior to PI control.


Objective: To investigate the emotion,conduct and personality of high school students in Guizhou province.Methods: Strength and difficulty questionnaire(SDQ) and Eysenck personality questionnaire(EPQ) were performed in 2897 high school students in Guizhou province.The scores were compared with the norms in Shanghai.Results: There was significant difference in scores of SDQ and EPQ among different gender and grade students.Scores of each SDQ difficulty factor of local students were higher than those of the norms in Shanghai.SDQ factors were correlated with the dimensions of personality.Conclusions: Psychological health status among Guizhou high school students is not optimistic.Attention should be paid to psychological health education of adolescent.


This book was short-listed for the John Creasey New Blood Dagger for Best Debut Crime Novel of the Year. It was also shortlisted for the HWA Debut Crown 2015. It is longlisted for the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2015. It is longlisted for the Bailey's Women's Prize for Fiction 2014. "The Strangler Vine is a splendid novel with an enthralling story, a wonderfully drawn atmosphere, and an exotic mystery that captivated me." (Bernard Cornwell). "The Strangler Vine is fresh and original with many surprises in store...Avery is the guileless Watson of the partnership, and Blake the opaque Sherlock." (Evening Standard Calcutta 1837). The East India Company rules India - or most of it; and its most notorious and celebrated son, Xavier Mountstuart, has gone missing. William Avery, a down-at-heel junior officer in the Company's army, is sent to find him, in the unlikely company of the enigmatic and uncouth Jeremiah Blake. A more mismatched duo couldn't be imagined, but they must bury their differences as they are caught up in a search that turns up too many unanswered questions and seems bound to end in failure. What was it that so captivated Mountstuart about the Thugs, the murderous sect of Kali-worshippers who strangle innocent travellers by the roadside? Who is Jeremiah Blake and can he be trusted? And why is the whole enterprise shrouded in such secrecy?


The take-off distances over a 35-foot obstacle have been determined for a supersonic transport configuration characterized by a low maximum lift coefficient at a high angle of attack and by high drag due to lift. These distances were determined analytically by means of an electronic digital computer. The effects of rotation speed, rotation angle, and rotation time were determined. A few configuration changes were made to determine the effects of thrust-weight ratio, wing loading, maximum lift coefficient, and induced drag on the take-off distance. The required runway lengths based on Special Civil Air Regulation No. SR-422B were determined for various values of rotation speed and compared with those based on full engine power. Increasing or decreasing the rotation speed as much as 5 knots from the value at which the minimum take-off distance occurred increased the distance only slightly more than 1 percent for the configuration studied. Under-rotation by 1 deg to 1.5 deg increased the take-off distance by 9 to 15 percent. Increasing the time required for rotation from 3 to 5 seconds had a rather small effect on the take-off distance when the values of rotation speed were near the values which result in the shortest take-off distance. When the runway length is based on full engine power rather than on SR-422B, the rotation speed which results in the shortest required runway length is 10 knots lower and the runway length is 4.3 percent less.


Background:Self-monitoring of blood glucose is an important component of therapy for diabetes mellitus. The aim of this study was to evaluate the analytic performance evaluation of blood monitoring system G400 according to ISO 15197:2013. Methods:We evaluated the G400 according to the ISO 15197:2013...


Edible film is a potential biodegradable packaging in the food industry. This research is aimed to determine the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of Aloe vera with extra virgin olive oil and chitosan emulsion edible film. Complete Randomized Design was used with five treatments and four repetitions. The treatments were composition ratio between Aloe vera gel and extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) - chitosan emulsion that consists of T1 (40:60), T2 (45:55), T3 (50:50), T4 (55:45) and T5 (60:40). The method used in this study included making Aloe vera gel and an emulsion of EVOO 1% (v/v) in chitosan 1% (b/v), homogenizing the materials, casting and drying. The results showed that range of film thickness, solubility, water vapor permeability, antioxidant activity, extension and tensile strength were 0.067-0.073 mm, solubility 48.70-65.73%, 1.39 × 10 -5 – 1.77 × 10 -5 g mmHg -1 m -1 h -1 , 3.31-6.56%, 6.78-14.72% and 0.29-0.68 MPa. The edible film composition showed significant difference ( p ≤ 0,05) for thickness, solubility, antioxidant activity, extension and tensile strength film, however, the water vapor permeability was not significantly different ( p ≥ 0,05).


Under the background of building public serving government and economic system reform,based on the research of public finance,this paper puts forward an index system framework for Chinese public finance construction,with the characteristics of "one theme,three functions,four levels,and ten indices".


We construct solutions to p-Laplace type equations in unbounded Lipschitz domains in the plane with prescribed boundary data in appropriate fractional Sobolev spaces. Our approach builds on a Cauchy integral representation formula for solutions.


This study examined the effects of a behavioural correspondence training procedure on the rate of writing of four 13‐year‐old boys in a class for low achieving students in a city high school. A comprehensive range of collateral measures of writing was employed in addition to the target measure of writing rate. These collateral measures were assessed through analytic and holistic scoring procedures. Transfer of control of the correspondence training procedure to the class teacher and maintenance of writing gains were also examined. Results show that correspondence training effectively improved and maintained the rate and quality of written expression of all four boys.


Begomovirus isolate YN678 was obtained from Solanum lycopersicon plants showing leaf curl symptoms collected in Yuanmou,Yunnan province.Complete sequence of the single circular DNA-A molecule comprised 2739 nucleotides and contains six open reading frames.Comparison and analysis showed that total DNA-A of YN678 was most closely related to Papaya leaf curl China virus(PaLCuCNV) with 98.5 % nucleotide sequences identity isolated from HeNZM1.It was concluded that isolate YN678 infecting Solanum lycopersicon was one of PaLCuCNV isolates.Satellite DNA molecule DNAβ was found to be associated with YN678 using the primers beta01 and beta02.The DNAβ of YN678 contained 1357 nucleotides having the hightest nucleotide sequence identity(99.1 %) with DNAβ associated with TYLCCNV-YN149.This was the first report of Solanum lycopersicon infected with PaLCuCNV in Yunnan.


Most recommendation systems for music rely on individual song ratings. Current song recommendation software that uses playlists has shown to either be inaccurate or suggest songs that are extremely like those in the playlist already. Furthermore, this recommendation software tends to rely very large numbers of records. AI models are used to overcome these limitations using substantially less data. A collaborative filtering approach using two different models (K- means and hierarchical clustering) is used to separate playlist data into clusters for comparison. After the data has been clustered, a Euclidean distance measure is used between the songs in the cluster and the average values of the songs in a single users playlist to make the final predictions. The use of normalisation and PCA enabled the K-means and hierarchical clustering models to form clusters efficiently. When tested on a small sample of users, the system recommended songs that were considered likeable by the users 60% of the time, while still finding songs that were generally diverse.


In this paper, the dynamics of rolling bearing with localized defects of the outer ring and rolling element are investigated. In order to study the nonlinear dynamical behaviors of the rolling bearing precisely, a novel dynamic model of the rolling bearing is established based on the Lagrangian approach. By setting 0.2 mm, 0.4 mm and 0.6 mm local defects on the outer ring and rolling element of bearing respectively, the results demonstrate that the amplitude of the rolling bearing is more intense as the local defect size increases, and the acceleration amplitude fluctuation is more significant than the velocity. In addition, in the case of the same defect size, the vibration of the rolling element defect is more intense than the vibration response caused by the outer ring defect.


The major factors which influence the wing bending loads (bending moments) of a large transport are introduced briefly. The report is in focus on establishing a method of calculating wing loads spanwise distributions caused by wing lift, fuel weight, wing structural weight,and powerplant weight by using the typical analytic functions .The method presented herein is applicable not only to a large transport but to other types of aircraft as well.


This dissertation focuses on Swedish films from 1967 and 1972; an epoch that is marked by a critical view on society. My purpose is to examine how the social criticism was manifested and communicat ...


This prospective study was carried out to determine the safety of ceftriaxone [CTRX] applied topically to nervous tissue. During an industrial action in 1999 , surgical procedures were performed in hospital settings where neurosurgical procedures had not been previously performed. The risk of infection and use of antimicrobial irrigation were explained to the patients and their relatives. There were fourteen procedures in ten patients with male: female ratio of 2:3. The age range was three months to sixty five years. One patient had postoperative seizure which was controlled with anticonvulsant. There were no neurological toxicity or dysfunction observed during a follow up period of one year. It appears that CTRX is safe for intraoperative irrigation in neurosurgical patients. A larger study sample will be needed to validate these results.


We develop a reverse time migration (RTM) algorithm that is based on the new quasi-P wave equation proposed by Xu and Zhou (2014). Conventional anisotropic RTM solves the coupled wave equations and hence might generate the S-wave noises that are present as artefacts in the images and produce negative impact in some applications, such as dirty salt velocity inversion and reflected wave full wave inversion. Our method contains only one equation for anisotropic wave propagations and is therefore free of shear wave artefacts in RTM images. We demonstrate by examples that our new RTM produces cleaner P-wave depth images. Its efficiency is guaranteed in both VTI and TTI media.


In recent years, shipping couples has become extremely popular on the Internet, and female college students are the main group of shipping couples. This study assumes that there is a correlation between the behavior of shipping couples and different dimensions of female college students' views on love and marriage and then adopted the questionnaire to conduct quantitative research and analysis. The study found that there is a different degree of correlation between shipping couples and the views on love and marriage, which will provide a certain complement to the current understanding of female college students' views on love and marriage, and provide a reference for guiding college students to form correct views on love and marriage.


Assurance of analysts of various matrices (for example natural or tainted water or soils) at a standard level are often required for identifying the environmental pollution. A couple of used systematic methods are delicate enough for the direct assurance of trace components in samples, therefore, a preliminary step of the analyst prior to analysis is consuming much of the time. One of the best alternative methods that uses surfactant to extract organic/inorganic parts is the cloud point extraction CPE. It is a fast, easy and economical extraction technique includes assembly of monomers of nonionic surfactant to form a hydrophobic core (micelle). At that point, the micelles entangle the hydrophobic bioactive mixes inside the micellar extraction. This field of extraction is very promising for new and active analytical strategies that are applicable to many systems. This review shows the importance of CPE method, surfactants, procedures used to detect the cloud point, the effect of different parameters on the efficiency of extraction and the possible applications and limitations of the method. It aims to explore the possibility of developing CPE within the approach of green analytical chemistry.


We study optimal fiscal policy in a small open economy characterized by two main frictions – incomplete financial markets and an inability of the government to commit to policy. Our main contribution is to show that in this environment, the best sustainable policy can amplify and prolong shocks to output. In particular, the government's credibility not to expropriate foreign capital endogenously varies with the state of the economy and may be "scarcest" during recessions. This increased threat of expropriation depresses investment and prolongs downturns. ∗We thank comments and suggestions from Andy Atkeson, Doireann Fitzgerald, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Hugo Hoppenhayn, Pat Kehoe, Narayana Kocherlakota, Enrique Mendoza, Marcelo Oviedo, Chris Phelan, Ken Rogoff, Paul Romer, Andy Rose, Aleh Tsyvinsky, Carlos Vegh and Ivan Werning. We also thank seminar participants at Berkeley, Board of Governors, Cornell, Harvard, NBER summer institute, SED, Minneapolis Fed, New York University, Boston University, New York Federal Reserve Bank, Northwestern University and University of California at Santa Cruz for comments.


T A GREAT EXTENT the history of Catholic theology mirrors in reverse the history of heresy. In a panoramic view we can distinguish three great eras in the development of heresy, each more radical than its predecessors. Before the Reformation the chief point at issue was most commonly whether this or that particular doctrine was revealed, and creeds of ever-increasing complexity were framed to set forth orthodox tenets against heretical pretensions. In the sixteenth century, attention shifted to the norms of revelation. Whatever the first Reformers may have intended, the dispute between Catholics and Protestants soon became focused about the methods of finding out what was contained in revelation. It became urgent to ascertain the canon of Scripture, the value of "unwritten" tradition, and the authority of popes and councils. Finally, in the course of the past century, Rationalists and Modernists called into question the very existence of supernatural revelation, thus occasioning the pronouncements of the First Vatican Council and the anti-Modernist documents on faith and revelation.


Tomato is one of the most popular vegetable in subtropics and tropics. Plant growth regulators have potential for manipulating growth of many agricultural crops. Among the plant growth retardants, paclobutrazol (PP333) has been reported to exert profound effects on improving the yield of certain vegetables. Aminoacids are essential prerequisite for plant growth. Sridiamin a natural blend of 17 essential L-aminoacids, fortified with vitamins ensuring better crop growth and higher productivity. Therefore the present study was designed with 5mg and 10 mg concentration of PP333 as soil drench and a foliar spray of sridiamin of 0.5% and 1% concentration as individual and as combined treatment improved the yield and quality of tomato PKM1. Various biometric parameters, along with chlorophyll, starch, aminoacid and protein content were analysed in the leaves. In fruit analysis like titrable acidity, total soluble solids, ascorbic acid, lycopene, total sugars, macronutrients and micronutrients were analysed.


In order to study the biological effects of La and Ce on Chlorella vulgaris, growth curve was plotted, and the biomass, contents of chlorophyll a and b, carotenoid and soluble sugar were tested. The results showed that La and Ce at 10-3~10-6mM stimulated algae cell proliferation at early stage, and their growth promoting effect weakened as time was increased. Compared with blank control, the contents of chlorophyll a and b increased by 24.46% and 28.51%, respectively, when cultured with La at 10-3mM while they were raised by 50.76% and38.92%, respectively, with Ce at 10-4mM. In addition, 10-3mM La and Ce could increase the soluble sugar content by 13.38% or 34.88%,respectively.. In conclusion, certain amounts of La or Ce could efficiently promote the algae cell growth at early stage, shorten the lag stage, and increase the contents of chlorophyll and soluble sugar.


Firm value reflects the size of the stock market reaction to the company. Increasing the value of the company is an achievement that suitable with the desire of the owner, because as the value of the company increasing as well the welfare of the owner. Earnings management has an influence on the value of the company. Good Corporate Governance to be one way to eliminate the management engineering efforts specifically to make regulations with the requirement for the companies to disclose certain information mandatorily and voluntarily. This research will discuss the influence of earnings management on company value, the effect of Corporate Governance on company value directly, and the effect of Corporate Governance as a moderating variable from the influence of earnings management and firm value. Data analysis technique used in this research is a descriptive data analysis method, analysis model and classical assumption check because this research aims to determine the effect of earnings management, company value and Corporate Governance on Enterprise State-owned Enterprises listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The results of this study are earnings management negatively affect the value of the company, corporate governance itself has no effect on firm value, but as a moderating variable of corporate governance affect earnings management effect on firm value.


Introduction: Acute mesenteric ischemia is an uncommon disorder occurring secondary to an abrupt obstruction in blood fl ow to the intestines resulting in bowel infarction. It is associated with an extremely high mortality rate. Only limited studies have evaluated this lethal disease among patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). We aim to determine outcomes in patients diagnosed with acute mesenteric ischemia with and without ESRD. Methods: AretrospectiveanalysiswasperformedbyutilizingtheNationalInpatientSampledatabase(2016,2017,and2018)andtheInternationalClassi patients . 18yearsoldwiththeprincipaldiagnosisofacutemesentericischemia.Wecomparedtheall-causein-hospitalmortality,lengthofhospitalstay(LOS),andtotalcostsbetweentheESRDcohortvsnon- ESRD cohort. Categorical variables were compared using the chi-square test, and continuous variables were compared using the t-test. Results: We Identi fi ed 169,245 patients with acute mesenteric ischemia, of whom 10,493 patients had ESRD, and 158,752 (93.8%) patients did not have ESRD. In-hospital mortality was signi fi cantly higher in patients with ESRD (OR 1.96, 95% CI: 1.66 – 2.32; P 5 Hyperlipidemia Introduction: Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 primarily a ff ects the respiratory system, but a multi-systemic involvement has been reported, including the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) causing GIT symptoms. This study aims to characterize GIT symptoms in hospitalised COVID-19 patients in 2 tertiary hospitals in Cameroon. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of hospital records of patients admitted at the COVID-19 units of 2 tertiary medical centers in Cameroon, between March 2020 to December 2020. Data on demographics, clinical characteristics, and laboratory and radiologic data of COVID-19 con fi rmed patients were included in the fi nal analysis. Demographics included age and gender, clinical characteristics included gastrointestinalsymptoms onadmission (vomiting,anorexia, abdominalpain, andvomiting), and radiologicdata were de fi ned as fi ndings consistent withCOVID-19. Rversion 4.2 was usedto analyze descriptive data, the chi-square test was used to test for associations, and P was considered signi fi cant at P , 0.05. Results: Overall, A total of 650 fi les were reviewed, and 507 participants met the inclusion criteria and were included in the fi nal analysis. 305 (65%) were males, and the mean was age 54 6 14 years (Table). Patients were generally overweight to obese (BMI 30.7 6 6.8kg/m2), with the majority having a cardiovascular risk factor or comorbid condition 301(59.4%). Baseline demographics were not di ff erent among those presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms compared to those without. A total of 142 (28.%) patients had at least one gastrointestinal symptom. The most common symptoms were anorexia 82 (16.%), diarrhea38(7.5%),andvomiting32(6%)(Figure).TheaveragedayofappearanceofGIsymptomsbeforeadmissionwas8.8days.Laboratoryresultsonadmissionrevealednosigni


partially purified by means of fractionation with ammonium sulfate and of lyophilization. The pre paration of the activator without accompanying tyrosinase activity made it possible to devise a method for measuring its activity, i.e., a partially purified protyrosinase which contained no activator was incubated together with natural activator, and the formation of tyrosinase activity was followed either manometrically or colorimetrically. Effects of concentration of natural activator, pH and tempera ture on the activation of protyrosinase were studied, resulting in an assumption that the activation occurs catalytically. Inhibition of the activation by various chemical reagents were studies and it was found that sodium picryl sulfate, N-bromosuccinimide or iodine inactivated natural activator irrever sibly, and thioglycol or monoiodoacetate inhibited considerably. However, these reagents have almost no effect on the potential activity of protyrosinase. As the results, it was presumed that natural activator is an enzyme and protyrosinase is its substrate. The mode of activation of protyrosinase by the activator is, however, still obscure.


Echo apparatus for echo audio signal (5) (10), echo frequency in order to obtain sub-band signals (27), at least two different frequency sub illustrating an audio signal (5) by different loop delays (23) feedback delay loop processor for delaying band signal (17) including (20). .FIELD 1a


Disclosed is a method for continuous casting of bronze or bronze alloy which has a high cooling capacity and superior productivity and which improves ingot surface quality. Also disclosed is a casting ring used for said method. The continuous casting method uses a casting ring having an electrical conductivity of 20 to 50%IACS, inclusive, when casting bronze or a bronze alloy using the belt and wheel method.


A 32-year-old man presented with a 10-year history of left-sided hearing loss and otorrhea. The otorrhea had turned purulent 6 months earlier. He had suffered from chronic otitis media for 10 years and had under-gone tympanomastoidectomy 5 years earlier. He de-nied tinnitus and vertigo. Otoscopic examination revealed a 2-mm perforation on the posteroinferior quadrant of the left tympanic membrane with purulent, foul-smelling fluid. The right ear was normal. Audiometry showed pro-found mixed hearing loss in the left ear. To evaluate the mastoid bone and middle ear cavity, computed tomography (CT) scans were performed that revealed an infiltrative, irregular, hypodense, heterogeneous,


On the basis of the definition of K-derivative and its geometric meaning,curvel's K-maintaining the direction of rotation,K-conformal mapping are investigated.The conclusion is the continuation and application of the geometric theory of analytic function and conjugate analytic function in the K-analytic function.


The proton chemical shifts and 13C—1H-coupling constants of compounds belonging to the series Me4–nX(OMe)n, where n= 1–4 and X = C, Si, or Ge, and also of Me4–nX(SMe)n, where X = C or Si, have been measured. The results indicate the presence of pπ–dπ bonding between silicon and oxygen atoms.


The transmittance of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) ZnS can be effectively improved through the processing of hot isostatic pressing (HIP) in inert gas, especially in the waveband of visible light and near infrared. In general, the size of the particles of the polycrystalline ZnS bulk material can be increased after the processing of HIP. This change can definitely affect the optical properties and mechanical properties of the material. In this paper, a two-step method was applied to improve preparation of transparent polycrystalline ZnS bulk materials. The first step was the growth of polycrystalline ZnS through dynamic CVD. Then the grown polycrystalline ZnS bulk materials was annealed in inert gas at 800~900°C for 10~50 h. Experimental results showed that the optical properties and mechanical properties of the materials have been significantly improved. The average transmission rate of the materials was over 74% in the wavebands 8~12 μm and was over 70% in the mid-infrared 3~5 μm. The absorption peak of the materials at 6 μm attributed to Zn-H complex and S vacancy was obviously decreased. Furthermore, results of imaging experiments showed that lenses made of the annealed transparent polycrystalline ZnS bulk materials has excellent performance in optical properties and modulation transfer function (MTF).


Intermittent demand is a demand with a pattern in which zero demands occur frequently and non-zero demands occur sporadically. This type of demand...


. We report the status of a neural network regression model trained 7 to extract new physics (NP) parameters in Monte Carlo (MC) simulation data. 8 We utilize a new EvtGen NP MC generator to generate B → K ∗ 0 µ + µ − events 9 according to the deviation of the Wilson Coe ffi cient C 9 from its SM value, δ C 9 . 10 We train a three-dimensional ResNet regression model, using images built from 11 the angular observables and the invariant mass of the di-muon system, to extract 12 values of δ C 9 directly from the MC data samples. This work is intended for 13 future analyses at the Belle II experiment but may also find applicability at 14 other experiments. 15


The genetic effects of one generation of spermatogonial X-irradiation in rats, by a single dose of 6Wr in one experiment and by a fractionated dose of 450r in another, were measured in three generations of their descendants. Estimates of dominant lethal mutation rates-(2 to 3 ) x 1@-4/gamete/r-from litter size differences between irradiated and nonirradiated stock were consistent with previous estimates from rats and mice. Similar consistency was found for estimates of sex-linked recessive mutation rates-(1 to 2) x IO-* chromw some/r-from male proportions within strains; however, when measured in crossbreds the proportion of males was higher in the irradiated than in the nonirradiated lines. This inconsistency in results is in keeping with the contradictory results reported for recessive sex-linked lethal mutation rates in mice. The effects used t o estimate recessive lethal mutation rates which were unusually high-(2 to 19) x iW/gamete/r-were not significant. Other factors that could have contributed to the observed effects are postulated. is much scientific literature on the threat of artificially increased mutaTz?n:Eto the survival of biological populations in subsequent generations. Theoretical discussion of the relevant biological mechanisms is also pleniiful. Much of this material has been documented by experimental results involving mice. Similar research using other mammalian species is limited. It is important that estimates of the generality of the results from mouse experiments be attempted. With this purpose in mind, experiments studying the consequences of spermatogonial X-irradiation of rats were performed. The genetic effects of one generation of single and fractionated gonadal exposures of males were measured in three generations of their descendants. M A T E R I A L S A N D M E T H O D S Rats of the yellow Curly, (Cu,) strain obtained from DR. E. R. DEMPSTER, University of California, Berkeley, and the inbred albino Wisconsin (MI,) strain selected as a line with low ovarian response to pregnant mare serum ( C H A P M ~ 1946; KYLE and CHAPMAN 1953; CHUNG and CHAPMAN 1958) were used to initiate the experiment. X-irradiation exposure was restricted to the gonadal region by confining each male in an adjustable, rectangular, lucite container and IPaper No. 2115 from the Laboratory of Genetics. This work was supported in part by Contract AT(11-1) G97 of the ' Present address: Bio Breeding Laboratories of Canada Ltd., 2224 Innes Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 4C4, Canada. Atomic Energy Commission. Genetics 8 5 : 309-317 February, 1977 310 J. R. C H A M B E R S A N D A. B. C H A P M A N placing two lead plates, each 0.6 cm thick, on the container above the portion of the body anterior to the hips during irradiation. Uniformity of dose was attempted for each of the rats treated together by placing the containers equidistant from the center of a platform that revolved at 7 rpm during treatment in the irradiation field. 'The air dose at the location of the testes was measured by a Victoreen dosimeter. The thimble was placed in an emptly container with lead plates in position on the revolving platform. All readings were adjusted to a constant baromntric pressure and temperature. IF. the first experiment, ten-week-old males of the parental generation were exposed to a single acute gonadal exposure of 600,. X rays, 88.5 r/min at a distance 57 cm from the source of a Mattern constant potential X-ray therapy unit ( S O Bvp, 15 ma, HVL 2.2 mm Cu, inherent filtration 2.0 mm A1 and 0.75 mm Cu). These males sho'wed low fertility; consequently, males in th3 second experiment were given a fractionated and smaller total dose to the gonads. The total dose was 450r X rays consisting of 100, 150, and 200r fractions administered at 10, 12, and 14. weeks of age, respectively. The dose rates ranged from 85 to 90r/min at 57 rm from the X-ray source. The same dose was administered by a General Electric Maxitron X-ray therapy unit (250 kvp, 15 ma, inherent filtration 4.0 mm Cu, plus 1.0 mm AI and 0.75 mm Cu) to some of the males when the iVattern was being serviced. Females from the irradiated and nonirradiated groups were not joined with males in the initial generation until nine weeks after the time of irradiation. There is clear evidence that this procedure ensures sampling of cells that had been irradiated as spermatogonia (DAVISON and CHAPMAIT, personal communication). The duration of spermatogenesis in the rat has been estimated to last as long as 48 days (ROOSEN-RUNGE 1962) ; however, publications specifying the maximum duration of viable post-spermatogonial germ cells in the male reproductive system were not found by the authors. In the later, nonirradiated generations no delay was necessary and opportunity to mate was provided after the rats were 12 weeks old. The mating design is illustrated in Figure 1. There was a deficiency of MI, progeny in the first generation; Cu, x Cu, matings from irradiated and nonirradiated males were carried through all three generations. Comparison of the results between the irradiated and nonirradiated groups Class of mutation Generat ion measured


This paper investigates whether sentiment analysis of public mood derived from large-scale Twitter feeds can be used to identify important events and predict movements of stock prices. We used the volume and sentiment polarity of Apple financial tweets to identify important events and predict future movements of Apple stock prices. Statistical analysis using the Granger causality test showed that we were able to predict the rise or fall in closing price of Apple stocks two days before the change happens.


The stability of the permanent rotation of the Euler, Lagrange and Kovalevskaya gyros about a fixed point in the Newtonian central force field is investigated by Liapunov direct method, which improve Leimanis' and Rumiantsev's result of stability conditions. For the sake of high accuracy, the first and second order terms of R-1 expressed by potential energy of the Newtonian central force field have been considered, where the R is the distance from the fixed point to the center of attraction.


Assessing the present as a locus of particularly intense reflection in Western Europe, during a period which has often been explored for its passing interest in futurism or alternatively its obsession with decadence, this book establishes the wider intellectual context. It assesses the historiographical, philosophical and sociological interventions of the period under examination for their deepening of the cultural enquiry into the present that was being taken forward across different artforms, political discourses and individual experiences. It argues for a rethinking of the European 'fin-de-siècle' and an expanded frame of historical enquiry that traverses the First World War in assessing this vital period in European history.


Uric acid is produced via the purine metabolism pathway, and an abnormal level of uric acid could lead to serious diseases and complications, such as gout, renal, and cardiovascular diseases. A rapid, convenient, and accurate detection of uric acid is highly desired for healthcare applications. Here, we report a screen-printed amperometric biosensor for uric acid based on a composite ink consisting of graphene, Prussian blue (PB), and rhodium (Rh)/carbon catalyst. The working electrode is printed by a graphene/PB ink and an Rh/carbon (Rh/C) ink sequentially with drying in between. The linear detection range for uric acid is 0.04–0.8 mM with a response time of 30 s and a detection limit of $0.55 ~\mu \text{M}$ . The biosensor could be stored in a refrigerator at 4 °C for 80 days without a significant decrease in response. Furthermore, compared to the detection results from the clinical standard method, the relative error of the biosensor is within 20% for detecting uric acid in human blood samples. It is anticipated that this work could advance exciting fundamental studies for uric acid-sensing devices, as well as the clinical applications for the detection of uric acid.


This paper conducts demonstrative analysis in terms of purchase and expansion,transference of stock right, assets peeling, and assets replacement on the fifty random sample from the cases of assets recombination happening during the period from June to September of 1997. It is suggested that it be necessary to develop good thoughts of assets recombination in order that companies are able to get out of hot water and enter the rail of sound cycle.


The air condition in Zhengzhou is normal. Lately the area of the plants has been increased and it has improved the air condition to some extent. This paper gave the configurations of all kinds of regions according to the situation of their air pollutions. It also accessed the environment and social benefit of green lands.


Book Summary: Lincoln's reelection in 1864 was a pivotal moment in the history of the United States. The Emancipation Proclamation had officially gone into effect on January 1, 1863, and the proposed Thirteenth Amendment had become a campaign issue. Lincoln and Freedom: Slavery, Emancipation, and the Thirteenth Amendment captures these historic times, profiling the individuals, events, and enactments that led to slavery's abolition. Fifteen leading Lincoln scholars contribute to this collection, covering slavery from its roots in 1619 Jamestown, through the adoption of the Constitution, to Abraham Lincoln's presidency. [From the Publisher]


Abstract : The Final Report for Contract F19628-81-K-0032 presents the results of major studies using Air Force Satellite particle data. These are divided into three main categories: auroral boundary studies; statistical studies of precipitating electrons; and particle dynamics along field lines. In the first, the variation of the equatorial electron boundary is determined as a function of solar wind velocity, IMF-Bz component, Kp, AE and Dst. The systematic variation of the boundary with Kp is used to create an auroral boundary index. In addition, comparison of the variation of the variation in the equatorward ion boundary with the electron boundary is given. In the second section the large-scale properties of precipitating electrons measured at low altitudes, empirical contributions to the baseline magnetosphere, and statistical maps of electron precipitation are presented. The occurrence and properties of extremely high latitude (polar cap) auroras are studied using both particle data and DMSP images; a morphology of the polar rain is also developed. Finally, in the third section, the problem of particle dynamics along magnetospheric field lines is addressed by studies comparing electrons at geosynchronous and low altitudes both statistically and near-simultaneously in case studies; and by a study of induced electromagnetic waves from electron beams. Additional keywords: DMSP satellite; and SCATHA satellite.


Abstract There have been a number of recent reviews dealing with various aspects of laser excited IR fluorescence [1–4]. The rapidly developing interest in this field has arisen in part from the realization of the importance of experimental information regarding the intermolecular forces and collision mechanisms which govern the interactions between molecules. Without these data, the various theoretical treatments of molecular relaxation and energy transfer cannot be tested in a meaningful fashion. The need of the laser physicist for fundamental energy transfer data in molecular systems has added impetus to the rapid expansion of this field. The parallel development of IR laser systems, both discrete frequency and tunable, together with advances in instrumentation in the IR region has also contributed to the development of IR fluorescence. Interest in the theoretical aspects of energy transfer is also increasing. Calculations of energy transfer cross-sections are, however, still hampered by the complexity...


The coherent phase detection technique is used for location of partial discharge (PD) in transformer windings. The experimental studies are performed on a 22-kV interleaved winding to prove the feasibility of the method.


In the manuscript Nitrate assimilation and regeneration in the Barents Sea: insights from nitrogen isotopes, Tuerena and colleagues present a timely study on nitrate supply and dynamics in the Barents Sea. To date the majority of work in the Arctic utilizing the isotopes of nitrate and particulate N has focused on the western Arctic Ocean, so the spatial coverage and seasonal aspects of this study will be well received by the


Objective: The reduction in insulin secretory capacity and β‐cell mass has been attributed, at least partially, to lipotoxicity, which may contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes. Chronic free fatty acids (FFA) exposure impairs pancreatic β‐cell function and induces β‐cell apoptosis. This study is to elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms.


In this paper, a new type of microactuator applicable to the artificial muscle for driving robots has been devised and analytical procedures for designing the actuator have been derived. The actuator has the characteristics of simple structure, flexibility, and is given the moving and deforming abilities of bending, waving, holding, and coiling according to the arrangement of a longitudinal reinforcing fiber. Several types of rubber actuators were prepared, and their static characteristics were measured and compared with the theoretical ones. Some applications were also considered. It was found that the holding force should be estimated in consideration of three-dimensional stresses and an increase in an inner diameter, and that the actuator using the material of lower Young modulus gives stronger force if the other states are under the same conditions.


Excitation and ionization of an atom induced by the electron or positron decay of its nucleus are considered in the sudden approximation, where the charge of the nucleus changes instantaneously, and with the approximation that interactions of the ..beta..-particle with the atomic electrons are ignored. The Hartree-Fock atomic wave functions are used. In this approximation, rules are presented which reduce the matrix element of a particular transition in the atom to a fairly simple product of overlap integrals of one-electron radial wave functions. The method is applied to the Li atom.


as observed in St Bartholomew''s Hospital, London, in 1837-38. By Charles West, M. D. Graduate in Medicine and Surgery of the University of Berlin. On returning in the autumn of the past year from a long residence on the Continent, I found fever abundant throughout the metropolis, and especially prevalent in some of the hospitals. The kindness of Dr Latham has afforded me great opportunities for observing its character, and watching its progress in St Bartholomew's Hospital; and having preserved notes of sixty cases which


Street lightings are used in public area to support people activities throughout the night. Maintenance activities are needed to keep the availability of street lights. The advanced of technologies give ideas to create such tools to support the maintenance. Monitoring and controlling tools are proposed to maintain the availability of street lightings. This paper describes a design of web-based remote monitoring software of street lighting. The street lights should be equipped with GPRS module in transmitting data to the software. This research follows three steps: literature review, analysis


AIM To study the significance of serum soluble interleukin 2 receptor level in patients with ulcerative colitis. METHODS The serum soluble interleukin 2 receptor level (sIL 2R) was measured by enzyme immunoassay in 29 cases of ulcerative colitis, and 30 healthy blood donors served as controls.


This research analyzes the effectiveness of several methods for categorizing human actions captured by inertial and magnetic sensor units worn on the chest, arms, and legs. Each device has tri-axial sensors, including a gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer. Voting ensemble classification models, where votes are weighted and optimized with a new optimization technique, are offered as a means to actualize this classification problem. The optimization technique is a combination of the sine cosine and particle swarm optimization algorithms, and the ensemble model is made up of three classifiers: support vector machines, decision trees, and multilayer perceptron. The classifiers are checked for accuracy using three distinct cross-validation strategies. Classifiers' proper differentiation rates and computational costs are compared to help you choose the best one for your needs. When it comes to body location, sensor devices worn on the legs provide the most valuable data. From a comparison of the various sensor modalities, we can deduce that magnetometers, followed by accelerometers and gyroscopes, provide the best classification results when only a single sensor type is employed. Furthermore, the study contrasts three machine learning models—support vector machines, decision trees, and multilayer perceptron —with respect to their usability, controllability, and classifier performance. Results reveal that the suggested method performs well in categorizing both typical daily activities and athletic endeavors.


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agreement with some common petrological conceptions.


We study the nucleon structure function F/sub 2/ for deep-inelastic scattering of leptons on an isoscalar target. The Owens-Reya parton distributions with charm added give good agreement with the data up to Q/sup 2/approx.100 GeV for the case of no color production. If color is produced, we describe in detail what effect this would have on F/sub 2/ to leading nontrivial order in Pati-Salam quantum chromodynamics with massive gluons.


We study diffusion processes of local fluctuations of heat, energy, momentum, and mass in three paradigmatic one-dimensional systems. For each system, diffusion processes of four physical quantities are simulated and the cross correlations between them are investigated. We find that, in all three systems, diffusion processes of energy and mass can be perfectly expressed as a linear combination of those of heat and momentum, suggesting that diffusion processes of heat and momentum may represent the heat mode and the sound mode in the hydrodynamic theory. In addition, the dynamic structure factor, which describes the diffusion behavior of local mass density fluctuations, is in general insufficient for probing diffusion processes of other quantities because in some cases there is no correlation between them. We also find that the diffusion behavior of heat can be qualitatively different from that of energy, and, as a result, previous studies trying to relate heat conduction to energy diffusion should be revisited.


This research was conducted to help the process of teaching and learning in the classroom by utilizing the information obtained from class attendance e-KTP reader. E-ID card now has a chip that can be used and owned by students to solve class attendance problem. In this research, information that obtained from e-KTP is used as application input. This research built an application that can read the information saved in the e-KTP chip card, then used as the student class attendance counter. The descriptive and qualitative methodology was used in this research. This research aimed to help the university stakeholder to effectively and efficiently monitor students and lecturers attendance.


Alkyl benzoates, phthalates, and succinates are used as "internal donors" (ID) to modify the surface of MgCl2‐supported Ziegler–Natta (ZN) catalysts for polypropylene production. Phthalates, in particular, are the working horses of this catalysis, but a REACH ban of these compounds for other applications has generated a desire from the market for phthalate‐free ZN catalysts, which has in turn triggered a search for alternatives and revamped research in the area. It has been reported that under polymerization conditions certain ID classes undergo an extensive exchange with alkoxysilane "external donors" (ED), which represents an important opportunity for surface fine‐tuning. ID clean‐up has been attributed to ester group reduction by the AlR3 cocatalyst. We have now measured the activation parameters for the reactions of ethyl benzoate (EB), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), and diethyl 2,3‐diisobutylsuccinate (DiBS) with AlEt3 in toluene solution by means of variable‐temperature 1H NMR spectroscopy. Reduction is fast for EB and DBP, whereas it is slow for DiBS. Results of DFT calculations are in line with the observed reactivity. Therefore, we conclude that an irreversible reaction with AlEt3 is not the only option for ID/ED exchange. Possible alternatives are discussed.


Th s paper presents an analysis of income changes based on retrospective life history data collected from white and black men, 30-39 years old in 1968. Educational level is found to be the most Important determinant of initial income for both blacks and whites, b t the relationship is weaker for whites than for blacks. Ten years _ater, education shows a stronger relation to growth in income for whites than for blacks. The differential impact of levels of education and other background resources on initial income and income ten years later is examIned by partitioning the differences into three components -differences in levels, differences in efficacy, and unexplained differences. 'For initial income, black resources are more efficacious than those of whites, but the greater average resource levels of whites creates an initial income difference in favo_ of whites. Ten years later, the efficacy ite background resources for income growth is greater than tha blacks. Intervening events a-d'experiences, whose, efficacy favors blacks, keeps the income gap from becoming even wider.


Revision is a complex, yet important phase in writing to improve the quality of a text. Some revision models are created in order to explain its components and the ways these components work. However, analysis of available models shows that they are proposed mainly for expert writers, who can complete the complex revision process individually, without the need of support or feedback. Most of the available models also do not include audience as a component. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to introduce an alternative revision model for novice writers at or higher than high-school level with a focus on audience and feedback. Firstly, definition of revision is made, which is followed by summaries of importance of audience and feedback in writing. Secondly, available revision models in literature that serves as the basis of the alternative model are reviewed. Finally, the alternative revision model is introduced with its components and the way these components work is explained. The revision model presented in this paper will contribute to literature on writing by filling the gap in revision models by proposing a model for novice writers and highlighting the importance of audience and feedback.


CASE ILLUSTRATING THE USE OF TRANSFUSION AND OF OXYGEN INHALATION IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES FOLLOWING ABDOMINAL SECTION. (By JAMES BRAITHWAITE, M.D.Lond., Obstetric Physician and Surgeon to the Infirmary.) ON June 13th, 1896, I removed the uterus, with a large mass of fibroids reaching to half way between the umbilicus and epigastrium. The patient was in such a condition of debility that for several weeks I kept her in the ward, not daring to operate upon her, as it seemed pretty certain that the issue would be fatal. This debility was not produced by menorrhagia, although the periods had been a little too profuse. The operation took one hour and twenty minutes, in consequence of adhesions and the great width of the pedicle. Very little blood was lost. As the wound was being closed it was noticed that the patient was all but pulseless, and transfusion was begun at once. Altogether, five pints of warm salt and water were injected, the result being that she was put to bed with a good pulse. On the evening of the second day I found her again almost in a dying condition from ether bronchitis. The hands were cold and clammy, the pulse hardly perceptible at the wrist, and the face white with a slight bluish tinge. There was considerable dyspncea from mucus in the finer bronchial tubes. One of the house-physicians remarked to me, " She will not live through the night." Nutrient enemata, with brandy, had already been given. I directed that she should have oxygen inhalations frequently all through the night. In the morning I found her bright and cheerful, with a fair pulse, and breathing easily. She continued to improve after this, and is now out of danger. The patient's life was thus apparently saved twice: the first time, I think I may say by Dr. Horrocks, of Guy's, whose paper on the subject of 'Transfusion recently read before the Obstetrical Society of London, drew my attention to the fact that death from collapse following operations can usually be prevented by transfusion, even although the cause of the collapse is not heemorrhage, and although the collapse may not occur until some hours after the operation. The oxygen again saved the patient's life by aerating the blood. The following sentence from the late Sir George Johnson's Last Word on Cholera, is equally applicable to this case. He says "the essential feature of the collapse stage is a greatly impeded circulation through the lungs, and the immediate cause of this impediment is contraction of the pulmonary arteribles excited by poisoned-blood."


This paper presents a computational framework for analyzing stability and performance of uncertain Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) when they are coupled with uncertain Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs). To analyze the behavior of the interconnected ODE-PDE systems under uncertainty, we introduce a class of multipliers of Partial Integral (PI) operator type and consider various classes of uncertainties by enforcing constraints on these multipliers. Since the ODE-PDE models are equivalent to Partial Integral Equations (PIEs), we show that the robust stability and performance can be formulated as Linear PI Inequalities (LPIs) and LPIs can be solved by LMIs using PIETOOLS. The methods are demonstrated on examples of ODE-PDE systems that are subjected to wide classes of uncertainty.


In this paper,the method of amplication culture of Bacillus subtilis HW201 for flax retting was studied.The results showed that the optimal medium compositions were 1.5% cornmeal,1.5% soybean flour,0.4% dipotassium hydrogen phosphate and 0.4% calcium carbonate;the best culture conditions were 36 ℃ of the incubation temperature,pH 6.5 ~ 7.5.In the production test,the total number of the bacteria was over 1014 cfu / mL,solid agent was more conducive to the product storage than liquid agent.


The coolant leakage by thermal striping phenomenon should be prevented at nuclear power plants and a lot of efforts are made to develop its evaluation methods. The frequency transfer function method can be used to obtain temperature and stress response to fluid temperature history using transfer function models; therefore it is considered as an excellent evaluation method. To measure temperature response of structures to fluid temperature variations and to confirm their frequency characteristics, transient temperature measurement tests were performed by JAEA. In the transient temperature measurement tests, three different frequencies of sinusoidal fluid temperature waves (0.05, 0.2, 0.5Hz) were controlled using frequency controlled thermal fatigue test equipment (SPECTRA) and temperature responses at inner and outer piping surfaces were measured along the test sections. Frequency effects on temperature attenuation during transfer process from fluid to structures were confirmed and the effective heat transfer function in frequency transfer function method was verified by transient temperature measurement test results.Copyright © 2006 by ASME


In their attempts to lose weight, American adults use many methods including low-calorie foods and beverages, exercise, weight loss classes, medication, meal substitution, and self-imposed fasting. A survey from the Calorie Control Council reported that 95% of American dieters reduced their intake of high-calorie foods to lose weight and maintain weight loss. Given that 25% of American men and 39% of American women are trying to lose weight [1], the issue of successful weight control through caloric restriction is of great public concern. Weight-loss and maintenance programs usually focus on the quantity of weight reduction achieved and maintained over time. Caloric restriction and other features of a weight-loss program, however, may be associated with various important health effects. Many overweight persons have related medical conditions, such as hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia, and noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, that may respond favorably to long-term weight loss. Weight loss must be directed in a prudent manner to avoid adverse medical problems such as the development of cardiac arrhythmias, dehydration, or electrolyte imbalance. Therefore, successful weight-loss programs must be presented to the public in a manner showing that weight loss may be achieved safely as a result of the responsible use of the programs. To address the efficacy and safety of weight-loss programs, the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration requested data from industry on the success of programs targeted for use by persons with various degrees of obesity. Six weight-loss centers and three pharmaceutical companies producing nonpharmaceutical weight-loss products were contacted by letter and asked to provide information about their programs and products specifically for the National Institute of Health's Technology Assessment Conference, which was held from 30 March to 1 April 1992. Data were requested about the nature of the weight-loss programs, numbers and characteristics of participants, and outcomes. The companies were assured that the data submitted would be compiled and presented without naming specific programs or products. We have therefore identified companies with letters only, beginning with A and progressing sequentially in the order of discussion, and have omitted names of authors of unpublished data provided. The data reviewed in this paper reflect only industry-submitted medical literature. Much of the data are preliminary findings and are still being revised by company researchers. This paper is not a comprehensive review of weight-loss programs. Rather, its objective is to evaluate industry's supporting evidence for the success of weight-loss programs. We received material from five companies, including 60 reprints of different articles published in peer-reviewed medical literature. Information was provided by the makers of three nonphysician-directed weight-loss programs and two physician-directed programs. Table 1 summarizes published and unpublished data that were reviewed for this article. For the first very-low-calorie diet (VLCD) reviewed, the company provided 55 publications; due to space limitations, we chose 11 of these for inclusion in the table. We chose these publications because they were the most helpful in evaluating the program. Table 1. Selected Studies Submitted by Weight-Loss Programs* We reviewed the data with three primary considerations in mind: 1) What evidence, if any, suggests that the program is safe and effective? 2) Does the program use foods readily available to most U.S. consumers, food products for special dietary use, or VLCDs supervised by a physician? 3) Does the program also rely on behavior modification, exercise, or drugs? We examined selection methods for study participants and conclusions drawn from data analysis. Diets without Direct Physician Supervision Three of the weight-loss programs that we examined did not require direct physician supervision and consisted of some combination of reduced-calorie meals or meal replacements, education, behavior modification, individual or group counseling, and aerobic exercise. One was a self-directed meal replacement plan, and two were structured weight-loss programs. Meal Replacement The first program consisted of over-the-counter preparations that were intended as substitutes for one or two meals daily. The preparations were special dietary products whose labels included general guidelines for use. The instructions warned against unsupervised use by pregnant and lactating women, by children younger than 18 years, and by persons compromised by any health problem. The label also stated that this program is not to be used for weight losses of more than 14 kg or more than 15% of starting body weight. The diet regimen was designed to provide a total daily intake of 1250 calories. Each serving of the meal replacement provides 190 calories, with 29% from protein, 67% from carbohydrate (including 2 g of dietary fiber), and 4% from fat. We were provided with one published study and three associated abstracts from company A. In a published clinical trial, decreases in blood pressure and cholesterol levels in overweight persons with cardiovascular disease and improvement in walking times in overweight arthritic patients were reported as examples of short-term success of weight loss [2]. This trial, although of short duration and small sample size, supports the claim that weight loss can positively affect existing medical conditions. It would be useful to examine these findings in a larger group, with a longer follow-up. The abstracts described studies that evaluated the efficacy of the product for initial weight loss and maintenance [3, 4]. They did not, however, provide sufficient detail regarding study methods to allow a full interpretation of the data. The evaluable information indicated that the studies had basic design problems including poor response rates to surveys, inadequate follow-up to assess maintenance, high dropout rates for clinical trials, and insufficient group sizes to detect statistically significant differences. Structured Weight-Loss Programs The second weight-loss program consisted of individualized nutrition instruction, behavior modification, exercise, individualized meal plans, and supervised weight maintenance. The meal plans varied from 1100 to 2000 calories per day, depending on individual needs, and provided approximately 60% of calories from carbohydrate (23 g of fiber), 15% from fat, and 25% from protein. Four studies conducted by company B to evaluate its program were submitted to us for review but were subsequently withdrawn. A third weight-loss program submitted information that was inadequate for proper assessment of the program's efficacy. On the basis of the information received, the basic program consisted of prescribed menu plans for adults, ranging in caloric content from 1000 to 1800 calories per day. Approximately 60% of calories were provided from carbohydrate, 20% from protein, and 20% from fat. According to the program information provided by company C, one formal study following participants after treatment has been completed but was not available for review. Some data from this study were received for review along with a description that was inadequate to support the results or conclusions about the program's success. Dropouts from this program were not tracked because all participants remain at liberty to redefine their weight goals as they progress. Physician-Supervised Diet Programs Two weight-loss programs required physician supervision of patients consuming VLCDs. Both programs included very-low-calorie formulas that were similar in composition. Company D sent us 55 publications, including 5 that are currently in press. Company E provided three published articles and several abstracts that addressed program safety and efficacy. The first physician-supervised plan that we examined was described as a 12-week supplemented fast, during which patients consume primarily the program's product and noncaloric beverages. This program is recommended only for patients who are at least 30% and 18 kg overweight and is available only through physicians who have received specialized training to administer the plan. Two formulas have been used, both of which provide vitamin and mineral supplements to meet the U.S. recommended daily allowance or the estimated safe and adequate daily dietary intakes of essential minerals. The 800-calorie formula provided 70 g of protein, 100 g of carbohydrates, and 13 g of fat per day. Another formula, which was evaluated in earlier studies, provided a total of 420 kcal per day with 70 g of protein, 30 g of carbohydrate, and 2 g of fat. Because of poor compliance and insufficient proof of improved weight loss, the 420-calorie formula was recently eliminated from the program. A recent recommendation also included a phase-in period of 7 days, during which 1200 calories per day is consumed, 800 from the formula and an additional 400 from prepared food. The fasting regimen has a duration of 12 weeks, after which food is gradually reintroduced over 6 weeks. Maintenance is directed by the physician. The studies that we reviewed can be grouped in three areas: the first evaluated initial weight loss and weight-loss maintenance; the second focused on product safety in terms of cardiac function, liver enzyme levels, blood glucose level, and lipid levels; and the third examined the effect of weight loss on underlying medical problems such as hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia, and noninsulin-dependent diabetes. In 25 studies, six of which are included in Table 1, VLCDs were evaluated for their effectiveness in weight loss and maintenance. A 1989 study by Kanders and colleagues [7] found the 800-kcal formulation to be as effective in weight loss as the 420-kcal formulation. Other studies have also shown that those who are successful in reaching their


A set of parameters has been derived for a global optical potential from elastic \ensuremath{\alpha}-nucleus scattering with energies higher than 80 MeV. The geometry and energy dependence derived by Put and Paans was adopted. The optical model predictions were tested with data from elastic as well as from inelastic scattering.


Abstract: Strongly singular potentials in one dimension are analyzed, namely the n derivative interaction     x n  . For the repulsive case, the reflection and transmission coefficients are derived. It is shown that for n = even, these coefficients satisfy the unitarity of the scattering matrix for all values of the incident energy and the barrier becomes perfectly reflective for a specific value of the energy. For n=odd 1  , however, the coefficients do not satisfy the unitarity of the scattering matrix except for one specific value of the incident energy at which the barrier becomes perfectly reflective. For the n=1 case, the results showed that the coefficients satisfy the unitarity of the scattering matrix. For the attractive case, both the bound states and the scattering states are examined. It is shown that, for n=even 0  , there exist two bound states and only one bound state for n=0. For the scattering states, it is demonstrated that one recovers the same coefficients that were obtained for the repulsive case.


According to the communicative approach, an efficient communication involves the adjustment of the linguistic forms to the communication situation and the purpose of communication. Grammar is also regarded differently within this approach, being mainly oriented towards communication in order to issue some speech acts. It is a situational grammar which appeals to the highest capacities of the student in this cognitive process. He/she is encouraged to notice the language functioning method reporting to a corpus of materials selected according to context and finally conceptualize by himself/herself the rules.


The intraoperative risks associated with anaesthesia care have significantly decreased over time. However, an increasing number of complications and adverse outcomes are identified during the postoperative period. A recent study using specific trigger tools identified an adverse event rate of 38.1% per 100 discharges from hospital between 2007 and 2011. A significant proportion (40.5%) of these events was associated with surgery and related procedures. These complications increase the likelihood of premature death, up to several years after surgery. Identifying patients at risk, and prevention and appropriate treatment of these complications during the perioperative period, are, therefore, crucial.


Karyotypes of 5 populations to Allium robustum,A. fetisowii and A. roborowskianum originated from Xinjiang were analyzed by squash method. The result showed that the chromosome numbers of A. fetisowii were 2n = 2x = 20 and 2n = 3x = 30,and its karyotype was 2B. The chromosome numbers of A. robustum and A. roborowskianum were 2n = 2x = 16 respectively,and their karyotype was all 2A. The karyotype formular of A. fetisowii in Yumin-Tacheng population was K(2n)= 2x = 20 = 12m + 7sm + 1st. The karyotype formular of A. fetisowii in Yumin population were K(2n)= 2x = 20 = 12m + 6sm + 2st and K(2n)= 3x = 30 = 18m + 6sm + 6st. The karyotype formular of A. roborowskianum in Yumi-Tacheng and Qitai populations were K(2n)= 2x = 16 = 12m + 4sm,and the karyotype formular of A. robustum was K(2n)= 2x = 16 = 14m + 2sm. Satellite appeared on the short arm in m chromosome of A. robustum and sm chromosome of A. roborowskianum in Qitai population. The compositions of chromosome relative length were different in different species. A. fetisowii had all 4 kinds of chromosomes based on the index of relative length,A. roborowskianum missed L and S chromosome,and A. robustum had no L chromosome. A. fetisowii has intraspecific ploidy differentiation,and its triploid is reported for the first time.


This paper presents a pattern synthesis method based on two powerful tools of the Evolutionary computing i.e Differential Evolution, Invasive weed optimization and Firefly technique, to provide a significant side lobe reduction. The Antenna elements are embedded on a hemispherical array that leads to one of the geometry of a conformal shape. The array elements are excited with uniform amplitude excitation and progressively phased. The calculation of the element position is presented. The hemispherical array geometry is designed to meet multi objective criteria such as to achieve the desired side lobe reduction, null point detection and main beam enhancement. The exploitative changes of the Invasive Weed Optimization, Differential Evolution and Firefly algorithms have been applied for this array pattern synthesis. Simulation results of the conformal array design have been presented to illustrate the effectiveness and robustness of the Weed technique on the Differential Evolution and Firefly Algorithm. Empirical results clearly demonstrate the ability of IWO outperforming its competitors. By this method, arrays have the ability to produce the desired radiation pattern and could satisfy requirements for many applications.


Dance criticism is critical activities to discuss some dance as an arts. The generally accepted fundamental components of dance criticism are description, interpretation, and evaluation. Dance criticism is not about an art that leaves behind some tangible and permanent outcome such as painting and notation of music, but about fugitive and temporal movements in space. So it usually focuses on the description of movements or scenes one stage. However, it has been evolved in various ways. This paper is to study theoretical background of dance criticism with the related materials. I would shoe the identity of dance, root of art criticism and categories of dance criticism. the result of, 5 people of 10 criticisms, some criticisms turned out to be subjective criticism without the basis of absolute standard. It turned out to produce discrepancy between dance major and non major critics.


We attempted to resolve deltaic facies in Taylor Valley, Antarctica by using pulses centered near 120, 300 and 880 MHz, the latter of which has not yet been tried in this setting. The 120 MHz profiles clearly defined gross material changes, while the 300 MHz profiles added significant resolution to the topset, foreset and bottomset beds. The additional, higher frequency provided only about 2.5 m penetration however, the 10-15 cm pulse length revealed and defined multiple, fine-scale features that were not observed with the lower frequencies. The dip of these features is, in some instances, opposite to that of larger features profiled with the lower frequencies. Profiling with 880 MHz not only confirmed the greater complexity of the sedimentary architecture, but also allowed more robust interpretation of depositional processes. Generally, we recommend pulses centered near 300-400 MHz for detailed sedimentary profiling to about 6m depth.