The power quality and related losses are topical problems in modern power engineering. There is a need to identify disturbing sources and assess their impact onto power quality in a point of evaluation on the basis of online measurements. The paper describes the accuracy of a brand new method for the assessment of voltage unbalance emissions in three-phase three-wire networks. Although power supply usually relies on the four-wire grids, the medium-voltage and maritime networks are based on the three-wire configuration. The modern techniques assessing voltage unbalance emission may generally be applied only to the cases with a single dominating emission or need invasive tests. The paper proposes a way to assess voltage unbalance emission from multiple sources by means of voltage and current measurements in a single point of evaluation and data about network configuration and component parameters. The paper describes the method in general terms and demonstrates high accuracy of the proposed solution as regards a methodological error and an impact of input data uncertainty.


In this study, we assessed six cases of extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) infection in Japan-ese black calves and used PCR analysis to detect the virulence-associated genes of the ExPEC isolates obtained from the internal organs of each calf. The clinical signs in the calves included ananastasia, opacity eyes, and respiratory disorder. Histological analysis confirmed the presence of bronchopneumonia, multifocal necrosis, and centrilobular necrosis in the liver, purulent meningitis, and disseminated intravascular coagulation. The virulence-associated genes of the ExPEC isolates encoded toxins ( cnf 2 and cdt ), adhesins (F17A and afa 8 ), and siderophores ( iutA , fyuA , irp1 , and irp2 ). These results indicated that the virulence-associated genes of these E. coli strains may cause ExPEC infection in calves.


This study investigates the underlying mechanism of fear appeal effects on behavioral changes applying the emotions-as-frame model and protection motivation theory to the green advertising context. The results indicate that a loss-framed message arises fear increasing severity, vulnerability, response efficacy, and self-efficacy, which in turn affect the intention to purchase a green product. Furthermore, this study results that a gain frame is more effective to lead green behavior than a loss frame.


The textural properties of TiO2–SiO2 composites (TSCs) were successively enhanced using three approaches; (1) washing the hydrogels with different solvents, (2) using surfactant and (3) forming the TiO2 sol in ethanol medium. The sol–gel process was exquisitely used to form the composites using cost effective precursors. Initially, the precipitated hydrogels were washed with water or alcohol to evaluate the influence of washing on the dried hydrogels. Consequently, two composites were formed differently in the presence of stearic acid (SA) as a surfactant and the other by forming TiO2 sol in ethanol medium prior to reaction with silica source. The TSC powders were examined by XRD, N2 physisorption studies, FTIR, TGA, SEM, XRF and HRTEM. The BET surface area of the sample obtained after washing the hydrogels with ethanol (TSCE) was the largest (594 m2/g) while porosities of the composites obtained using stearic acid as a surfactant (TSCSA, 0.96 cm3/g) and ethanol as a medium to form the TiO2 sol (TSCES, 1.85 cm3/g) were relatively superior to those obtained under influence of changing washing solvent. Photocatalytic decolorization of methylene blue by the composites calcined at 800 °C revealed that the TSCES-800 possessed the highest activity of all the composites due to its superior properties.


The quasiparticle Lagrange method, in which the energy dependence of the mean field is taken into account, is realized for even and odd axially symmetric deformed nuclei. Quadrupole moments and isotopic dependences of the mean-square charge radii {Delta}{l angle}{ital r}{sup 2}{r angle} are evaluated for Yb and Ho nuclei by this method and by the Hartree--Fock method with Skyrme forces. The results for the quadrupole moments obtained by the quasiparticle Lagrange method are in good agreement with experimental data, and this agreement is somewhat better than in the case of calculations with the Hartree--Fock method with SkM{prime} forces. For {Delta}{l angle}{ital r}{sup 2}{r angle} the two methods give practically identical results.


This research has focused on gender relations during the 'afternoon recreation' of an elementary school in the state education network, in the municipality of San Francisco de Paula (RS), during the first half of 2015. The study was conducted on the look the exploratory and descriptive research. Initially, the observations were made with all students attending the afternoon break, and, after identifying peer groups who gave most of the gender conflicts, the research focus was on students attending mostly the 4 and 5 years of elementary school. Tools and techniques adopted were: observation sheets, images of records, conversations / interviews with students, director and teacher. We can point out that there is a conflict sociability ratio and at the same time. The school playground is a transformer and gullible space in social relations.


To contribute to the modeling of bicycle use in The Netherlands, this research investigates the
influences on bicycle mode choice for short-distance commuting. A conceptual model of these
influences is defined using available literature. From this, variables are selected for further analysis
using a stated preference sample. The sample is collected using a stated choice experiment, in which
respondents are asked to choose from presented alternatives in several hypothetical situations.
The following variables are included in this research:
Attributes Covariates Additional variables
Travel time Age Job accessibility
Delay Gender Bicycle infrastructure quality
Cost Income
Route impression Ethnicity
Habit
Attitude
Workplace policy
Workplace facilities
Tabel 0-1: Variables analyzed
The variables are divided into three types: attributes, covariates and additional variables. The
attributes are properties of the mode and trip. Covariates are properties of the respondent and
his/her workplace. The additional variables are properties of the built environment in the
respondent's area of residence.
The conclusions drawn from the analysis are:
- For bike, the covariates attitude towards cycling, income and especially habit play a very
important role in the modeling of bicycle mode choice for short-distance commuting
- Travel time is the most important variable for all modes, together with cost for car and public
transport
- For public transport, in contrast to other modes, job accessibility is important. This reflects
the higher service quality of public transport in dense urban areas in The Netherlands
- Route-related factors for the bicycle appear to play a very minor role
- Delay is of very minor importance for all modes
- Age and gender are insignificant
- Workplace factors and ethnicity could not be included in the analysis due to sample
limitations
The weight of these conclusions is significantly limited by the sample size of only 200 respondents.
For further research, a larger sample is needed to improve the reliability of the conclusions. In
addition, a revealed preference sample will allow calibration of the model used in the analysis, as
well as more reliable results.


Deaths in children under 5 years are continuing to fall but huge variations in the rate of reduction between countries mean that developing regions will not achieve millennium development goals, according to United Nations figures published in the open access journal PLOS Medicine .1

The figures showed that between 1990 and 2010 the global mortality rate for children under 5 fell from 88 to 57 per 1000 live births. The number of deaths in this age group each year fell by 37% from 12 million to 7.6 million over this period.

But figures for each country …


Using 31 news leads found in news articles   published in Philippines newspapers – three broadsheets and one tabloid – the present study describes the news leads' organizational structure  and  identifies the shared cultural context evoked by the news leads. The analysis of the news discourse employed Bhatia's (1993) genre analysis focusing on communicative purpose, and Simpson's (2000) physical structure analysis. The study revealed that the genre of journalism, specifically the 31 news leads, fulfilled its main communicative purpose - which is to convey information - through Direct, Summary, or Conventional lead. The leads are characterized by brevity and directness with adherence to the ideal length consisting of 35-word limit in both broadsheet newspaper and tabloid newspaper. The result implied that writing pattern or written discourse is influenced by the culture of specific genre. The result manifested that Filipinos are capable of adaptation to rules in a particular genre. The study served as an avenue in finding out the conclusion that digressiveness, which is a characteristic of writings of Oriental writers, is not always evident in the discourse of newspaper compositions of Filipino writers. This study maybe helpful to researchers who wish to analyze culture through discourse analysis using  a specific genre.


The COVID-19 pandemic had severe effects on the global economy in 2020. Among the most affected sectors were tourism and the entertainment industry, whose poor performance affected businesses that relied on the two sectors health. The Walt Disney Company comprised such companies, having diversified into business units that aligned themselves with the two sectors. The present paper examined the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on Disney by analyzing the performance of its business units. To do so, it sought to answer two research questions exploring the effects of the pandemic on the tourism and entertainment industries. The paper utilized a case study approach in that it evaluated Disney in isolation to other companies and conducted an in-depth analysis on the company. Results show that the pandemic had negative impacts on the tourism sector, but a mix of negative and positive effects on the entertainment industry. Negative effects included a loss of tourism numbers and a decline in the theatrical entertainment sector, while positive effects included the growth of video streaming services. Those effects translated to impacts on businesses such as Disney, whose diversified operations expose it to the tourism and entertainment sectors. Thus, business units that relied on tourism suffered negative effects, while those dependent on the entertainment sector recorded some positive effects. The paper concludes by recommending that Disney focus its efforts on growing SBUs that demonstrated resilience during the pandemic, such as the Direct-to-Consumer and International SBU that relies on the entertainment industry.


Objective
To analyze the incidence, risk factors and visual outcome of macular edema after pars plana vitrectomy (PPV).

Methods
Fifiy-five eyes of 55 patients who underwent PPV were examined.The visual outcome and the macular thickness which was quantitatively measured by optical coherence tomography (OCT) was compared.The best corrected visual acuity, the central macular thickness, the edge macular thickness and the macular volume before and after operation were recorded.

Results
The average best corrected visual acuity (BCVA, logMAR) improved from 0.93±0.62 to 0.62±0.49 (t=8.67, P=0.000) at 1 month after surgery. The incidence rate of postoperative macular edema was 67.27%.The central macular thickness(t=-2.22, P=0.03), macular edge thickness(t=-2.25, P=0.03)and total macular volume(t=4.17, P=0.0001)of patients with an inflammation level under 2 were significantly reduced compared with those of patients with more than 3 inflammation level.

Conclusion
Postoperative macular edema is a common complication of PPV, and it affects the visual outcome. Minimizing the inflammation after the surgery might help to reduce the incidence rate of postoperative macular edema.

Key words:
Pars plana vitrectomy; Macular edema; Optical coherence tomography


In 1939 Franklin Bobbitt retired from the department of education of the University of Chicago. His long and distinguished career "made him the prototype of the curriculum specialist."1 He had started at Chicago in 1909 as an instructor of educational administration, but most of his efforts after 1918 were devoted to curriculum matters. During the twenties his formulations dominated the field. His retirement gave Ralph Tyler, who had joined the faculty a year or two earlier, the opportunity to teach the basic course in curriculum, Education 360. As chairman of the Department of Education, Tyler simply added his name to the vacancy in the course roster created by Bobbitt's retirement. Tyler would continue to teach Education 360 until he left Chicago in 1953. The content of the course, which centered on Tyler's curriculum rationale, was developed over the years, especially through his experiences at Ohio State University and during the Eight-Year Study. The rationale was an attempt "to construct a comprehensive outline of the questions to be answered and the steps to be taken in developing a curriculum, including the program of instruction."2 At first, the course was a highly eclectic approach to teaching about the problems of curriculum development. Tyler organized the course so that he could call upon his assistants, other staff members, or persons from other fields to take over on


With the rapid development of network technology, it is inevitable that educational resources will be online and open. Since the first year of the 2012 US massive open online courses (MOOC), many countries have been committed to quality MOOC courses. As one of the three major university MOOC platforms, the Chinese university MOOC platform has been attracting the excellent courses of famous universities in mainland China and Taiwan after four years of development since its opening in 2014. This paper uses the literature method, data statistics method, content analysis method and other research methods to analyze the colleges and universities, course types, courses and contents, teaching methods, number of students selected, etc. of the Chinese university MOOC platform, and summarizes the characteristics of free resource sharing, micro-course design, learning behavior control, and interaction. It points out that there are fewer special courses in the famous schools, the repetition of courses, the lack of practical courses, the fragmentation of knowledge points, the single form of micro-courses, and the lack of depth and breadth of discussion. The article puts forward some suggestions for the school of MOOC curriculum development, the teachers who started the course, and the MOOC platform of the Chinese university. Suggestions for schools are: optimizing MOOC courses, improving course quality, strengthening practical curriculum development, multi-school collaboration and other proposals; the recommendations for MOOC course teachers are: reorganizing knowledge systems, strengthening practical applications, and improving picture quality big data analysis of students' learning behaviors and other suggestions; suggestions for Chinese university MOOC platform are: expanding platform functions, coordinating curriculum construction, big data sharing, etc. Article is intended to cause schools, teachers, and the importance of MOOC platform management curriculum development, improve the quality of MOOC courses to stimulate learner motivation through MOOC course of study, enhance the comprehensive literacy learners, play high-quality MOOC courses promote fairness in education.


This paper aims to understand the practice of a multiseriate class teacher of the field, regarding the management of her tactics in the treatment on the knowledge heterogeneity of her students in the teaching of reading and writing. For this purpose, we proposed to analyze, through her routine and classroom management, how the teacher organizes her pedagogical work for the teaching of reading and writing, besides identifying what criteria she uses in the adoption or production of materials and teaching resources to follow her class group; how the teacher articulates moments of reading and writing in the different subjects approached in the class. The theoretical background is developed by studies of Arroyo (2006) and Caldart (2008) and some dissertations and theses that deal with education field and multiseriate classes. For the theme concerning the treatment of heterogeneity, we based on the studies by Leal (2016) and Sa (2015), among others, while for the discussion regarding the organization of pedagogical work, we based on the works developed by Ferreira and Ribas ( 2015). For the discussion about acquisition and teaching of written language, we used the studies of Magda Soares (2003; 2006, 2016) and Morais (2012), also in articles, dissertations and theses. We concluded with Certeau's (2014) everyday approach, teaching knowledge and practice with Chartier (2002, 2007, 2011) and Tardif (2014). The field research took place in a rural school in the municipality of Lajedo, located in the interior of the state of Pernambuco. The subjects that constituted the research were a teacher who teaches classes in a multigrade class, composed with students who study reading and writing in elementary school. We used the qualitative investigative approach. Data was collected by using observation, interviews and diagnosis of writing level. Results revealed that considering the teacher's practice, she presented characteristics which consider the heterogeneity of knowledge in the planning of activities for teaching reading and writing in the classroom.


This presentation will give some findings from our evaluation of a pilot project funded by the government in Scotland. I will mainly talk in my presentation about some of the important themes, issues and challenges that have emerged from the project. If conference participants wish to know more, they can attend a workshop with two university colleagues and two staff from Scottish schools, one elementary and one high school, offering some real, detailed stories from their schools. My intention is to inform, stimulate and perhaps provoke you with some ideas and to tell (and show you) a little about Scotland. I am an academic (yes, I know, entirely removed from the real world) but also a former practitioner. I have worked with young people in difficulty in a residential therapeutic community, and educational and community-based settings. I have Gwynedd Lloyd RESTORATIVE APPROACHES IN SCOTTISH SCHOOLS: TRANSFORMATIONS AND CHALLENGES


In our community, women are the predominant providers of informal care for family members and friends, including children with special needs, frail older people and people with disabilities, mental illness, chronic condition or terminal illness. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, caring is defined as giving 'assistance and support in response to a need arising in the family or community' and primary caring as providing the majority of care for an ongoing period. In 2003, the Australian Bureau of Statistics' (ABS) Survey on Disability, Ageing and Carers found that women accounted for 71 percent of primary carers of older people and people with disabilities. Informal care does not involve payment or government regulation, as distinct from formal care which is paid and/or regulated. Informal care is predominantly provided by family, friends or community networks, and mostly by women aged between 35 and 64 years. Care in this context includes, but is not limited to, providing emotional and/or social support, personal care, 'minding', housework and meals, shopping and errands, transport, accommodation, financial support, medical assistance and legal aid. It is important to note that most government bodies and non-government organisations do not include parental care of children, except in cases of special need such as disability, in discussion and statistics on informal care, but do include non-parental child-care, such as that provided by grandparents. While Women's Health Victoria (WHV) acknowledges that this is an omission in the literature on informal care, especially in the context of care provided by women, this narrowed definition will be used in this paper to avoid confusion. However, WHV contends that reframing the definition of informal care to include parental care is an issue worthy of debate.


Reproductive data are presented on Myotis nigricans from the Panama Canal Zone and Mexico, Myotis albescens from the Canal Zone and Peru, and Myotis simus from Peru. Spermatogenic activity in Myotis nigricans occurs continually from December through August in the Panama Canal Zone. From September through November most males are in a resting stage with regard to spermatogenesis, and copulation was not observed during this period. Females undergo a similar cycle, resulting in few young reaching foraging age during the dry season (January to March). Males reach sexual maturity at an age of 3½ to 4 months. Photoperiod is suggested as a possible environmental cue for the cycle. Data from Myotis albescens and Myotis simus suggest a reproductive pattern more similar to temperate zone species.


ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To analyze profile of reports, recording systems, and flowcharts for treatment, notification, follow-up, prophylaxis as well as referrals concerning accidental puncture or laceration among workers from a public health institute. METHOD: Data was collected by semi-structured questionnaires answered by professionals in charge of recording accidents, and from reporting forms used in three departments of the institute under study. RESULTS: One hundred and thirty-four biological accident records were analyzed. When we compared the records of the institute with other fifty records from the same period by Rio de Janeiro Municipal Health Secretariat data base, only 11 cases matched. We also observed the reporting forms were not standardized with flows differing from each other; there were no records on the investigations of accident causes or follow up of accident outcomes. CONCLUSION: Underreporting and discordance among the forms were observed. We elaborated a form for recording biological accidents as well as a program to monitor accidental puncture or laceration injuries, both aimed at improving worker's health surveillance of the institute.


This book is mainly concerned with finite element methods for time-dependent partial differential equations when the grids are allowed to move in time, but also describes grid generation techniques which include grid adjustment. The mechanism for grid movement derives from a generalization of the residual minimization technique which is familiar from the Galerkin finite element method. The book brings together most of the work done over the last decade or so which has been stimulated by Miller's original idea, and discusses the interrelationships between the techniques of the method and the established ideas of the method of characteristics, Hamilton's equations, the Legendre transformation, and grid equidistribution. The book highlights the issues involved and should provide the reader with a clear view of the current state of the subject and prompt further research.


Small-scale fisheries (SSFs) play essential economic, social, and cultural roles for many fleets in the Atlantic region. The basis of fisheries assessment and management is the landings reported by observers or fishers. Even though the information from the landings is essential, it can be subject to a fisher's bias, such as the tendency to inflate catches and the refusal to fill the logs. The feasibility for managers using field surveys to validate these datasets is held up by the high costs, shortage in monitoring, and the lack of prior information. Alternatively, Benford analysis overcomes those limitations since it can be applied directly on the logbook data. This method is growing in popularity, underlining its suitability to many economic and biological fields. Hence, in this study, we inspected small-scale fisheries data by the Benford's distribution, aiming to validate fish landing data from 27 points in Brazil's northeastern region over 3 years. Our results suggest that 20% of landings data are considered highly imprecise (misinformation), especially from non-motorized canoes. Also, harbors in remote locations provide poorer quality data, specifically monthly catch values reported by several boats. The way we mine our data affects the sensitivity of the analysis, with monthly data being less prone to be accessed by this method than daily information. As the results match our prior knowledge on the location, we endorse the suitability of the method and reliability for assessing accuracy in fishing data. Hence, we recommend that it ought to be used as an audit tool for SSF landing data aiming to enlighten data reliance and support managers for planning management actions.


Results from a comprehensive meta-analytic review of treatment efficacy for driving under the influence (DUI) offenders suggested the following points that are relevant to treatment of the persistent offender: (A) As compared to standard sanctions, rehabilitation showed a generally small but positive influence (7-9% reduction) on reducing incidence of alcohol-related driving recidivism and crashes, when averaged across all types of offenders and rehabilitation; (B) Treatments that combined strategies were most effective for multiple, as well as "first" offenders; and (C) In the set of evaluated studies, "severe" or "high-problem" offenders appeared to show a smaller response (i.e., smaller reduction in drinking driving) to treatment than did offenders with more moderate risk levels; however, some of these high-risk groups also tended to receive less effective single focus strategies and programs that focused on abstinence alone rather than broad spectrum goals. These results suggest the following research needs: (a) A clearer definition of the "high-risk" or "severe problem" offender is needed; and (b) A significant need is the evaluation of programs - programs that will likely involve a combination of elements including significant psychotherapeutic intervention, after care/monitoring and incapacitation sanctions - that are tailored to prevent characteristics of high risk profiles. An intervention that combines the suggested components should be evaluated for "persistent" offenders since most of the components that are suggested have not been evaluated either alone or in combination for DUI offenders. This paper draws on both extensive clinical experience, research and theory on DUI offender characteristics, and evaluation of strategies from the more general alcohol treatment literature to develop components of a Treatment Model tailored to general characteristics of one offender profile that is likely to be associated with "persistence" in high risk driving, especially driving after drinking.


Most of the strategies yet implemented to optimize fuel loading pattern design in the nuclear power reactors, are based on maximizing the core effective multiplication factor (Keff) in order to extract maximum energy and to reduce the local power peaking factor (Pq) from a set value. However, a new optimization criterion would be of interest in order to maximize the burn-up of the plutonium content (Pu) in the fuel assemblies. In this research we have developed a new strategy based on multi objective optimization, to optimize fuel core loading pattern for a VVER-1000 reactor. In this approach we simultaneously have reduced the Pq, maximized Keff and also minimized the plutonium content in the fuel at the end of cycle. This strategy has been implemented via exact calculation cycle using WIMS and CITATION calculation codes. We use the genetic algorithm to find the optimum fuel loading pattern. Simulation results Show that this strategy can reduce the plutonium content of the fuel at EOC while maintaining a limit on the core power peaking and multiplication factor.


The paper had an analysis and discussion on the function requirements of the application management system of the professional title in the enterprise,the system design and implementation strategy. The paper provided the idea and plan to develop and design the application management system of the professional title in the enterprise and stated the design method and work key points of the application management system of the professional title in the enterprise.


We sought to identify early and possible reversible cerebral ischemia in patients with eclampsia. Consecutive postpartum patients with a clinical diagnosis of eclampsia were examined by a neurologist to determine whether there was any neurological deficit or cognitive impairment. Patients were prospectively imaged within 48 hours of presentation and if the scans were abnormal 72 hours later. Fast spin echo T2 weighted axial and diffusion weighted axial scans were performed. The diffusion weighted scans were performed through the basal ganglia, occipital lobes and centrum semiovale. The scans were read by two neuroradiologists blinded to the patient data. Ten patients were studied. All patients had evidence of cognitive impairment. Four patients had transient hemiparesis. All patients recovered after vasodilator treatment. T2 weighted scans were abnormal in five patients with bilateral subcortical occipital hyperintense lesions. Diffusion weighted images demonstrated abnormalities in eight patients with focal hyperintense lesions in the basal ganglia, subcortical occipital poles and watershed regions of the centrum semiovale. Two patients had normal scans. Repeat imaging 72 hours later demonstrated complete resolution of the focal lesions in all eight patients. Diffusion imaging is more sensitive than T2 weighted scans in the detection of early ischemia in patients with eclampsia. Ischemia appears to be global and predominantly affects watershed regions, occipital poles and the basal ganglia. These changes appear to be completely reversible after treatment.


Among various ways of seismic waveform modeling, the boundary element method (BEM) has the advantage in treating irregularly shaped models and arbitrary source types. The method also takes less memory space in computation because the spatial dimension of the problem is reduced, In this paper, the BEM is used to model the 2D acoustic waveform response in two cases: a crack model as seen in a crosshole tomography experiment, and a subducted plate model as observed by seismographs along the dipping direction. In both cases, interesting correspondence between the waveform characteristics and model properties are observed, In particular, crack models of high or low velocity inclusions result in detectable difference in waveforms, suggesting a way to detect the presence of cracks.


Background and Purpose It has been demonstrated that bone mass was significantly reduced on the hemiplegic side of stroke patients, which might increase their risk of hip fracture. We evaluated the efficacy of 1α-hydroxyvitamin D3 [1α(OH)D3] and supplemental elemental calcium in maintaining bone mass and decreasing the incidence of hip fractures after hemiplegic stroke. Methods In a randomized study, 64 patients with hemiplegia after stroke with a mean duration of illness of 4.8 years received either 1 μg 1α(OH)D3 daily (treatment group, n=30) or an inactive placebo (placebo group, n=34) for 6 months and were observed for this duration. Both groups received 300 mg of elemental calcium daily. The bone mineral density (BMD) and metacarpal index (MCI) in the second metacarpals were determined by computed x-ray densitometry. The incidence of hip fractures in these patients was recorded. Results BMD on the hemiplegic side decreased by 2.4% in the treatment group and 8.9% in the placebo group (P=.0021), while B...


In an article on Irish charms contained in various medical manuscripts James and Maura Carney included the following charm for staunching blood from the RIA ms 24 B 3, p. 55 (no. VI in Carney 1960: 150–151). The copy dates from the end of the fifteenth century, but the charm has 'every appearance of belonging to an early period':1 Obaid coisci fola. Argairim fuil tri grinni fir dolegem tracht argarem fuil sruth ances anfad dian dogar argairem fuil benaim galar. Maura Carney translates: 'A charm for staunching blood. I forbid blood by true acuteness. (?) I destroy a flowing. I forbid blood. A stream a swift . . . storm prevents (?). I forbid blood. I slay disease.' The charm is printed as prose although Maura Carney remarks that it seems to be 'roughly rhythmical with either two or four stresses to the line'. But the fact that the charm proper, disregarding the title obaid coisci fola, consists of 32 syllables with a distinct syntactical break after every eighth syllable can only mean that we are not looking at a specimen of rhythmical poetry, but at a syllabic stanza of the structure 81 81 82 82. The poetical features do not, however, conform to those regular in syllabic poetry. The cadences of lines a–b (fuil : fir) and c–d (dogar : galar) do not rhyme, but make consonance. Line a has chiastic alliteration (ar·Gairim Fuil tri Grinni Fir), line c two pairs of normal alliteration (sruth Ances Anfad Dían Dogar). In line d the alliteration between ar·Gairim and Galar encompasses the whole verse. My metrical analysis entails a different translation from Maura Carney's. I take fir to be the genitive of fer 'man', not the adjective fír 'true'. She reads grinne as the abstract noun 1 grinde 'intentness, keenness' (DIL G 161.51), but considers the possibility of 'some sort of xylomancy' if the word in question be 2 grinde 'a faggot, a bundle'. Possibly we are not looking at either of these. 'Acuteness' is vague for the context; xylomancy is excluded since the charm is for healing, not for prophecy. The charm is for staunching blood. The cause of the blood-flow is not indicated, but a wound inflicted in a fight is likely. If the aim of the charm is to work counter-magic, the application of an object resembling the one that inflicted the wound would seem appropriate. In this sense an interpretation of grinne as 1 grinne 'the point of a weapon' (DIL G 162.40) as pars pro toto for the weapon suggests itself. Likewise in the St. Gall incantation against a thorn, the thorn (delg) in the flesh is identified with another thorn-like instrument, Goibniu's goad, which in turn is used to drive out the thorn: aird Goibnenn ré n-aird Goibnenn ceingeth ass 'let Goibniu's goad go out before Goibniu's goad' (Thes. ii 248.6). Like Carney, I regard dolegem, argarem and argairem as spellings of the 1sg., not of the 1pl. which would be untypical for the genre of charms and


The invention provides a prefabricated concrete cushion cap preserved with a foundation ring hole and a pile recess ring hole and a mounting method of an assembly type multi-pile foundation based on the cushion cap. A preserved foundation ring hole which is coaxial with a concrete body of the prefabricated concrete cushion cap is arranged in the center of the top surface of concrete body; a preserved pile recess ring hole passing through the top surface and the bottom surface of the concrete body is formed in the edge of the concrete body; a plurality of circumferentially-arranged connecting steel beams are arranged between the inner and outer ring surfaces of the preserved pile recess ring hole; portions of the preserved pile recess ring hole between adjacent connecting steel beams form a preserved pile recess hole. Compared w prefabricated concrete cushion cap has the advantages that offshore form erecting and form stripping procedures are eliminated. Meanwhile, a large amount of offshore field steel bar binding can be completed in a land prefabrication plant, thereby greatly increasing the construction efficiency, saving the offshore bearing cap construction time, and meanwhile reducing the construction cost.


This work describes the methodology to estimate the direct normal component (DNI) of surface solar irradiation using the radiative transfer model BRASIL-SR. The model validation was performed by using two reference sites in Brazil: at Caicó (06°28'01"S – 037°05'05"W, 175.8 m), and Florianópolis (27°34'18"S – 048°31'42"W, 10 m). Satellite data were collected by INPE-CPTEC for GOES-8. The validation results shown correlation factors among measured and estimated values around 0.9 and relative root mean square error (rRMSE) around 0.20.


External cephalic version (ECV) was performed on 72 patients from 34 weeks of gestation under tocolysis, with ultrasound control and cardiotocograph surveillance. Successful ECV was associated with multiparity, decreased lower segment caesarean section (LSCS) rate, and earlier discharge home. ECV was successful in 51.4% of patients overall, with the success rate being 35% in primigravidas and 71.4% in multiparas (p < 0.005). The LSCS rate was reduced from 91.4% to 0% (p < 0.0001) on comparing the unsuccessful and the successful ECV groups, while breech presentation was reduced from 94.3% to 0% (p < 0.0001). There were no significant fetal complications.


From the aspect of child dentistry, preschool period is of great importance. Presence of deciduous teeth points to normal growth of orofacial structures, but also to the possibility of bad habits and their unfavorable effects on growth. In this period, correct approach to oral health care is essential in prevention of oral diseases, caries prevalence and loss of deciduous teeth, which is crucial for growth and development of permanent teeth. The first permanent molar affects the schedule and health of the other permanent teeth, and it represents the bond between characteristics and habits acquired regarding the primary dentition and the rest of the teeth. Material and methods The research included 119 five-year-old children from two kindergardens ("Radosno detinjstvo") in Novi Sad. The research also included parents of the examined children. They were asked to complete an anonymous questionnaire on clearly defined questions about oral health, proper diet, application of fluoride preparations etc. Results Using standardized indices of oral health high caries rate was established among examined children (68.90%). Severe pathology was found in more than half of diagnosed cases with a very low percentage of caries recovery (20.20%). There is a possibility to correlate children's oral health and results of parents' inquiry; it may give many answers about the greatest obstacles to achieving best results already achieved in other countries. Conclusion Parents have certain knowledge about important effects of diet, regular oral hygiene, application of modern preventive measures for prevention of dental diseases. However, there is a necessity for better governmental health policy and continuous improvement of dental health care programs in caries prevention in the deciduous teeth of preschool children. .


Microgrippers that are able to manipulate nanoobjects reproducibly are key components in 3-D nanomanipulation systems. We present here a monolithic electrothermal microgripper prepared by silicon microfabrication, and demonstrate pick-and-place of an as-grown carbon nanotube from a 2-D array onto a transmission electron microscopy grid, as a first step toward a reliable and precise pick-and-place process for carbon nanotubes.


Results of low energy electron diffraction calculations using the scattering matrix method are presented for the incident energy range 0.5 to 40 eV for the (111) A1 face and a comparison is made with reported measured total current spectroscopy results. It is concluded that the structure of the experimental spectra is determined by elastic diffraction effects and that the TCS technique provides information on the mean inner and absorption potentials in the very low incident energy region.

Les spectres de reflexion d'electrons d'energie basse, energie comprise entre 0,5 te 40 eV, ont etecalcules en utilisant des matrices de diffusion; les resultats presentes ici concernent la face cristalline (111) du metal aluminium. Ces calculations sont comparees aux resultats experimentaux decourant total. II est conclu que c' est la diffraction elastique qui determine le spectre i intensiteet que l'experience de courant total se procure des renseignements sur les valuers moyennes dupotentiel elastique et du potentiel d'absorption pour des electrons incidents avec des energies basses.


This article presents a comparison between two genetic algorithm-based methods to schedule the missions and the maintenance operations for a fleet of deteriorating vehicles. The first one directly integrates the fleet dimension to schedule the activities while the second one starts by assigning the missions to each vehicle and then defines the vehicle schedules independently. The objective is to see if the fleet-based method enables to reduce the global maintenance costs for the fleet and if it is always the case.


After reviewing briefly the influence that the ideology of equal educational opportunity has had on the development of public education, the author considers the relationships between the "aggregative characteristics" of schools and the development of individual students attending these schools. In particular, he considers the relevant findings presented in the Coleman Report and in related studies. He discusses several levels at which the Coleman inference with respect to the effect of student body characteristics on academic achievement has been questioned, and uses related studies where possible to eliminate ambiguities. The author concludes by considering the problem of a theoretical rationale adequate to account for the empirical findings of the Coleman study.


Professor Fernald in separating L. americana from L. uniflora (L.) Asch.1 refers to the plant as one of the rarest in North America, known only from a few localities throughout its range from Newfoundland to Minnesota. Until recently the collection of L. H. Bailey, no. 437, Basswood Lake, July 28, 1886 appears to have been the only record from the state. L. americana first came to my attention while I was collecting in the "Roadless Area" of St. Louis County. Plants without flowers or fruit (no. 16743, August 9, 1953) were collected from a submersed colony with Lobelia Dortmanna, growing on a sandy bottom in shallow shorewaters of Iron Lake on the Ontario border.


Background. BRCA-associated triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is considered one of the most aggressive subtypes of breast cancer with high sensitivity to chemotherapy, which leads to increased interest in finding new treatment options for patients with this subtype of breast cancer.   Aim. To determine the role of adding a platinum drug to standard systemic neoadjuvant therapy (NAC) for patients with primary BRCA-associated TNBC with clinical stage T1–3N0–3M0, and to evaluate the effect of platinum-based drugs on recurrence-free survival in patients of this category.   Materials and methods. The study included 75 patients diagnosed with primary BRCA-associated TNBC. They were divided into 2 groups depending on the NAC provided, and then they were subdivided depending on the completion of the course of ongoing NAC, the final pathomorphological result and the presence of recurrence.   Results. Group I included 48 (64 %) patients who received the AC–T regimen; in group II (n = 27 (36 %)) patients received NAC according to the AC–TCarb regimen. Patients of group II showed a higher frequency of achieving pathological complete response (pCR) compared with patients of group I (73.7 % versus 41.2 %, respectively, p = 0.0433). Taking into account the NAC regimens being carried out, patients of group I had a slightly higher risk of recurrence compared to patients of group II (p = 0.099).   Conclusion. In patients with primary BRCA-associated TNBC, the addition of platinum compounds to the systemic NAC resulted in achieving of pCR in 73.7 % cases compared with 41.2 % pCR after the standard anthracycline-taxane NAC, which entails a reduced risk recurrence in this category of patients. Performing a full course of planned NAC has a positive trend in achieving pCR in patients of this category.


{ital In} {ital situ} x-ray scattering has been used to study a growing film (ZnSe on GaAs) during organometallic vapor phase epitaxy. This first {ital in} {ital situ} study of non-ultrahigh-vacuum growth revealed a surprisingly stable and well-ordered {ital p}(2{times}1) reconstruction during growth despite the presence of organic-reaction by-products. Also, dramatic changes in the specular x-ray reflectivity were found while investigating transient kinetic effects during alternate source epitaxy. These results demonstrate the power of {ital in} {ital situ} x-ray-scattering studies in the characterization of these complex processes.


Osteoporosis is a systemic bone disease characterized by a decrease in bone mineral density and mass. To examine the mechanism(s) underlying the pathogenesis of osteoporosis, we have used an in vitro model of osteoporosis induced by exposure to high glucose. Tilianin is a flavonoid glycoside isolated from Dracocephalum moldavica L. that has been reported to exhibit a variety of pharmacologic activities. However, the utility of tilianin in the treatment of osteoporosis remains unexplored. To this end, we have examined the effect of tilianin on bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells exposed to high glucose. Our data revealed that tilianin suppressed apoptosis, promoted osteogenic differentiation, and survival of the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in the presence of high glucose. Our data therefore confirmed that tilianin could serve as a promising drug for the treatment of osteoporosis.


The present invention relates to a kind of Low temperature-resistanflexible flexible rope for high-altitude/space craft, comprise bearing part, heated web layer and heat insulation rete, the braided fiber cable carried centered by described bearing part and the first filler be filled between braided fiber cable, described heated web layer comprises electric heating material and is filled in the second filler between electric heating material, described heated web layer is coated on outside braided fiber cable, heat insulation rete is coated on outside heated web layer, and described heat insulation rete is bonding by outer layer glue adhesion coating with between heated web layer.The present invention effectively solves carrying and the insulation problem of high-strength rope under the low temperature environment of pole, high-altitude, improve the reliability of flexible rope under the worst cold case of pole and service life, flexible rope anti-wear performance is excellent, the inner efficiency of heating surface of rope is high, and flexible rope overall structure is easy to manufacture technics, the low temperature of resistance to pole load-carrying properties obtain powerful guarantee.


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In this paper, we extend Cartan matrix to Integer Interval Cartan matrix by using interval arithmetic operation. We compute symmetrizability condition to the Interval Cartan matrix. It also satisfies the condition for this extention of Integer Interval Cartan matrix; here we focus on the theorem along with the illustration.


A trilateral game analysis on the roles played by the central government,local governments and land owners during the land Marketization in China was carried out to illustrate the process,results,and its effects on the allocation of land resources.


After HIV-1 transmission, viral replication leads to a peak in blood plasma viral load, and over a short period the virus declines to a stable concentration [1]. The steady state concentration of virus in blood plasma, generally referred to as the viral 'set point,' correlates directly with the rate of clinical disease progression and the CD4 cell count depletion [2]. In addition, HIV-1 transmission probability can be correlated with the viral load in blood [3,4] and genital secretions [4].


stiffness as the slope of the relationship between the distend-ing pressure and the cross-sectional area or volume of an artery study. Carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cf-PWV) the for estimation of regional arterial stiffness in the field of clinical medicine. PWV is proportional to the square root of the incremental elastic modulus of the vessel wall given con-stant ratio of wall thickness to vessel radius and given blood density and assuming that the artery wall is isotropic and experiences iso-volumetric change with pulse pressure. cf-PWV established clinical endpoints in models risk risk cf-PWV in its does not nonlin-ear dynamic components of arterial mechanics. It initiated a "quest for the holy grail" in order to develop meaningful alternatives accounting for the intrinsic weaknesses of the concept of PWV.


Hanford Analytical Services Quality Assurance Requirements Document (HASQARD) is issued by the Analytical Services, Program of the Waste Management Division, US Department of Energy (US DOE), Richland Operations Office (DOE-RL). The HASQARD establishes quality requirements in response to DOE Order 5700.6C (DOE 1991b). The HASQARD is designed to meet the needs of DOE-RL for maintaining a consistent level of quality for sampling and field and laboratory analytical services provided by contractor and commercial field and laboratory analytical operations. The HASQARD serves as the quality basis for all sampling and field/laboratory analytical services provided to DOE-RL through the Analytical Services Program of the Waste Management Division in support of Hanford Site environmental cleanup efforts. This includes work performed by contractor and commercial laboratories and covers radiological and nonradiological analyses. The HASQARD applies to field sampling, field analysis, and research and development activities that support work conducted under the Hanford Federal Facility Agreement and Consent Order Tri-Party Agreement and regulatory permit applications and applicable permit requirements described in subsections of this volume. The HASQARD applies to work done to support process chemistry analysis (e.g., ongoing site waste treatment and characterization operations) and research and development projects related to Hanford Site environmental cleanup activities. This ensures a uniform quality umbrella to analytical site activities predicated on the concepts contained in the HASQARD. Using HASQARD will ensure data of known quality and technical defensibility of the methods used to obtain that data. The HASQARD is made up of four volumes: Volume 1, Administrative Requirements; Volume 2, Sampling Technical Requirements; Volume 3, Field Analytical Technical Requirements; and Volume 4, Laboratory Technical Requirements. Volume 1 describes the administrative requirements applicable to each of the other three volumes and is intended to be used in conjunction with the technical volumes.


This paper first presents and compares three major broadcast encryption schemes: Direct Approach, Matrix-based Method and Tree-based Scheme. It then focuses on the study and implementation of Subset-Cover Difference method, which is adopted by the widely used content distribution system Advanced Access Content System (AACS). The essence of this broadcast scheme lies in deducing the correct subset difference combination by only taking in the end user node number to be revoked. Finally, this paper suggests the future exploration on a hybrid broadcast encryption method.


We revisit the possibility of constraining the properties of dark matter (DM) by studying the epoch of cosmic reionization. Previous studies have shown that DM annihilation was unlikely to have provided a large fraction of the photons which ionized the universe, but instead played a subdominant role relative to stars and quasars. The DM might, however, have begun to efficiently annihilate with the formation of primordial microhalos at z ∼ 100–200, much earlier than the formation of the first stars. Therefore, if DM annihilation ionized the universe at even the percent level over the interval z ∼ 20–100, it could leave a significant imprint on the global optical depth, τ. Moreover, we show that cosmic microwave background polarization data and future 21 cm measurements will enable us to more directly probe the DM contribution to the optical depth. In order to compute the annihilation rate throughout the epoch of reionization, we adopt the latest results from structure formation studies and explore the impact of various free parameters on our results. We show that future measurements could make it possible to place constraints on the DM's annihilation cross-sections, which are at a level comparable to those obtained from the observations of dwarf galaxies, cosmic-ray measurements, and studies of recombination.


Relevance and novelty. The latest scientific studies are focused on human individuality, its development, and the promotion of health. Hence, A. Sarkauskienė has conducted research and related her monograph to reflect the modern scientific and educational needs. The content of the monograph and the logical arrangement of materials prove that the selected sequence of all the procedures and stages of the research is purposeful and logical. The monograph consists of the introduction part and six chapters. The first chapter is the largest and provides a conceptual validation of the development of innate physical abilities of 11-13 years old children and the significance of non-formal physical education under the modern conditions of learner's hypodynamics. The latter chapter refers to the works of most prominent educators, philosophers, and researchers of different epochs, starting from the Antique to modern times and gives a review of various interpretations of human nature conception as well as deepens the understanding of mysterious human nature, i.e. identifies the main physical abilities and reveals factors determining their development. The chapters referring to the conception and objectives of non-formal physical education at school are significant from the theoretical-methodological viewpoint. The author reveals a diverse and broad approach towards the conception of non-formal physical education. Referring to the documents of the European Council and scientific studies conducted in different countries, she consistently highlights its aims and significance. The author has determined that non-formal education differs among countries in a number of aspects: its system and traditions; position of the state towards non-formal physical education; different legal regulations; financial, scientific, and informational support, etc. The analysis of the objectives of non-formal physical education allows stating that the key objective of non-formal physical education is education of special and general competences that conform to children's physical and psychological development. It is noteworthy that the empirical part of the monograph contains not only the data of the classical research but also the results of the study of the changes of younger teenagers' innate physical abilities. It shows the author's maturity, growth, and scientific mission in its direct meaning as well as the ability to employ and compare own research with the ones conducted by other scholars, and draw conclusions. From the point of view of conceptuality, the theoretical and empirical parts of the publication are complete and informative. A. Sarkauskienė has mastered research methodology and methods of empirical research, has an excellent ability to statistically process, methodologically systematise, evaluate, and compare the obtained data. The current monograph is a complete work that is significant not only for the research field of the author but also for the science of Education in general. The monograph meets the requirements set for this genre of scientific writing. It is written in the correct scientific language and is accessible to researchers of sports pedagogy, teachers of physical education, and sports coaches. DOI:  http://dx.doi.org/10.15823/sm.2016.23


In my dissertation – a collection of poems entitled Dark Husk of Beauty – I struggle with the dualities of beauty and ugliness, of creation and destruction. This Dark Husk of Beauty is what remains when I follow the exhortation of John Scott's magician Aosman to take the ugly, or the deformed, or the old, and transcend … natural revulsion by uniting with it aesthetically – sometimes even physically. The body, subject to such a union, becomes the central metaphor of this creative work. The poems in the title section address the fierce disintegrative beauty of the body subject to the ravages of passion, disease and death. Those of the second section take up the metaphor of "Prophecy" – Ezekial's prophecy over the plain of dry bones that, gathered together, grow flesh and are restored to life. In the third section, "Wings of Desire", the poems defiantly transcend aesthetic dualism, undeterred by the punishments inflicted on the body for the artists' heresy. The final poem, a sequence of versions of lesser known works of Rilke, attempts to negotiate the portal separating such extremes through grace. My critical essay – A Psychoanalytic Discourse on Creation, Destruction, Perversion, Reparation and Creation in the Works of John Scott – addresses the problems of such creation by means of a psychoanalytic literary discourse. The relationship between creativity and perversion is discussed in the course of comparatively examining issues of indebtedness, desire, damage, destruction and repair in the poetry and fiction of John Scott and in my Dark Husk of Beauty.


Polymeric microspheres have been widely used in vaccine because of its properties,such as controlled vaccine delivery/release,vaccine adjuvants,biodegradability and biocompatibility.In this study,natural macromolecular materials sodium alginate and chitosan were used to prepare E.coli microspheres.To improve E.coli microspheres preparation,three different methods were employed,and the physical properties of microspheres including particle size distribution,surface morphology,loading efficiency,release profile and storage stability were characterized.The results showed that E.coli alginate/chitosan microsphere using emulsification-internal gelation process demonstrated better characterization than the other methods,such as small particles size,higher loading efficiency,remarkable release profile and stability.Therefore,the emulsification-internal gelation technology could be as a new promising method to prepare E.coli microspheres vaccine.


Though the penile tourniquet syndrome is rarely seen, it is a disease which causescomplications from a simple edema to severe necrosis and amputation. Whethersimple or complicated, the penile strangulation that is the causative factor, exceptbabies, whom are usually questionable. Our aim is to investigate the relationbetween perpetrators and location of disease in the penile tourniquet syndrome.


The present invention provides a surface mounting type light emitting diode excellent in heat radiation performance, reliability and productivity. The surface mounting type light emitting diode includes an insulating base member, a semiconductor light emitting element having a bottom face fixedly bonded to a top face of the base member, and a metallic reflector joined to the top face of the base member with a heat conduction type adhesive sheet interposed therebetween, to surround the semiconductor light emitting element. Heat generated from the semiconductor light emitting element is transferred to the reflector via the base member and the heat conduction type adhesive sheet, and then is radiated to the outside. The metallic reflector can efficiently radiate the heat to the outside. The cutting margin provided for the reflector facilitates a dicing process, which improves productivity.


The changes of leaf photosynthesis and water physio-ecology parameters of Calophyllum inophyllum Linn on the low hill land in Hainan Island were observed under various intensities of photosynthesis active radiation(PAR)and different CO2 concentrations(Ca)at the temperature of 30 ℃.Regression equations were established based on the observations.Under 400 μmol/(mol·s)Ca,the regression equation between net photosynthesis rate(Pn)and PAR is Pn=-1.3×10-6 PAR2+4.89×10-3 PAR-0.409 02 with a regression coefficient(r)0.921 4,and the critical points for light saturation,light compensation,apparent quantum yield(AQY)are 1 880.77 μmol/(m2·s),85.59 μmol/(m2·s)and 0.016 44 mol/mol,respectively.The regression equation between transpiration(Tr)and PAR is Tr=-6.709 8×10-8 PAR2+2.8×10-4PAR+0.296 12 with r=0.899 8.The relationship between water utilization efficiency(WUE)and PAR showed parabola trends with r=0.760 1(n=39).Under 1 000 μmol/(m2·s)PAR,the regression equation between Pn and Ca is Pn=-5.73×10-6Ca2+0.016 1Ca-0.976 5 and r is close to 1.0,and the CO2 saturation point,compensation point and carboxylation efficiency are 1 404.89 μmol/mol,62.01 μmol/mol and 0.015 98 mol/mol,respectively.The Tr showed negatively exponential down trend with increase in Ca:Tr=1.180 4 e-0.000 9Ca,and r=0.980 3.The WUE showed linear up trend with an increase in Ca,and the coefficient r is close to 1.0(n=36).


Findings contribute to deepening the scientific debate about how tourists' behaviour is being transformed in a tourism era affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, our results will provide accommodation marketers with useful information to be used to effectively plan and implement their service design to meet tourists' expectations and needs.


Abstract 2774 Background: Lenalidomide is a highly effective treatment for lower risk transfusion dependent myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) patients with deletion 5q [del(5q)]. Approximately two thirds of patients become transfusion independent for a median duration of 2 years or longer (List et al, NEJM). Effective treatment alternatives after lenalidomide treatment failure are limited. We examined the response to treatment with azacitidine in del(5q) MDS patients after lenalidomide treatment failure. Methods: MDS patients with del(5q) who were treated with azacitidine after lenalidomide failure were identified through the Moffitt Cancer Center (MCC) MDS database and individual charts reviewed. Data collected included demographics, disease baseline characteristics, duration of response to lenalidomide, responses to azacitidine by international working group (IWG) 2006 criteria, transformation to acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and overall survival (OS). Descriptive statistics were used for analysis and Kaplan Meier estimates were used for OS and AML transformation. All analysis was conducted using SPSS version 19.0 statistical software. Results: Between July 2005 and June 2011, 18 del(5q) MDS patients treated with azacitidine were identified. The median age was 66 years (50–83), all patients were Caucasian, and male predominance (67%; 12 patients). ECOG performance status was 0–1 in 94% of the patients. The median duration of follow up from date of azacitidine initiation was 645 days. According to the WHO classification, 7 patients (38.9%) had MDS with isolated del(5q), 7 patients (38.9%) refractory cytopenia with multilineage dysplasia (RCMD), 2 patients (11.1%) refractory anemia with excess blasts 1 (RAEB-1), and 2 patients (11.1%) refractory anemia (RA).The international prognostic scoring system (IPSS) risk category was low in 2 (11.2%), intermediate 1 (int-1) in 14 (77.8%), and int-2 in 2 (11.2%) patients. Based on karyotype, 7 patients (38.9%) had isolated del(5 q), 9 (50%) del 5q +1 abnormality, and 2 (11.2%) with del 5q +2 or more cytogenetic abnormality. All patients were transfusion dependent. The median number of lenalidomide cycles prior to azacitidine was 12 (1–38), with median duration of response 319 days (17–1169). The median number of azacitidine cycles administered was 6 (2–23). The median duration of treatment was 183 days (43–592). The best response to azacitidine by IWG 2006 criteria was one (7.1%) complete response (CR), 2 (5.6%) marrow CR (mCR), 7 (38.9%) hematological improvement (HI), 4 (22.2%) had stable disease, and 4 (22.2%) had progressive disease (PD). The overall response rate was 56%.The HI cell lineage responses were 9 out of 18 (50%) erythroid, 3 out of 13 (23%) HI-P (Platelets), and 2 out 9 (22.2%) HI-N (neutrophils). The median OS was 749 days (95%CI 435–1063) from the time of starting azacitidine. The rate of AML transformation was 27.8% (n=5); median time to AML transformation from azacitidine start was 864 days (95%CI 360–1368). Conclusion: To our knowledge this is the first report demonstrating the activity of azacitidine in patients with del(5q) MDS after lenalidomide treatment failure. Response rates are similar to those reported in non-del(5q) patients providing azacitidine as an effective option for salvage treatment. Larger cohort of patients is needed to confirm these findings. Disclosures: Komrokji: Celgene: Honoraria, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau. Lancet: Celgene: Research Funding. List: Celgene: Consultancy.


Preface. Introduction. Background. The Line Side. The Trunk Side. Traffic Theory. Step-by-Step. Interconnection Networks. Crossbar. Evolution of the Toll Point. Enterprise Switching. Program Control - The 1ESS. Private Networks. Digital Circuit-Switching Concepts. Digital Switching Systems. Human-Telecommunications Interaction. Breaking Up the Bell System. Network and Switching Paradigms. Intelligent Network. Evolving Infrastructure. Photonic Switching in Space. Photonic Switching in Time and Wavelength. Network of the Future. List of Figure Captions. Index.


This article explores criminal procedure and other organizational and legal aspects of international cooperation between states in the fight against cybercrime in the face of new challenges and threats. The aim is to identify and consider formal and informal measures of international cooperation in response to transnational cybercrime. Through legal analysis, we demonstrate that such crimes, as a rule, have an international character, as they have negative consequences on the territory of other sovereign countries. The author analyzes various forms of international cooperation in the fight against crime, which include extradition (extradition), legal assistance in criminal matters, transfer of criminal prosecution (judicial proceedings), as well as informal cooperation between law enforcement agencies (international police cooperation), in particular within the framework of US law called "СLOUD Act". As an empirical basis for the study, materials of Russian operational and investigative practice for 2018–2019, as well as decisions of courts of foreign states, were used. However, the majority of law enforcement agencies deliberately or without intent resort to the practice of obtaining evidence on cybercrimes that are physically located on the territory of another country, independently, without obtaining the consent of this state. This happens through a remote connection in real time to the subscriber device of a criminally prosecuted person or its withdrawal from a victim or witness located on the territory of the state by law enforcement agencies that conduct proceedings on a cybercrime case with subsequent inspection to find information relevant to the case, as well as through the use of other legal methods.


An adaptive stabilizing controller for a linear time invariant multi-input multi-output plant presented in a lower triangular form is proposed. The controller has a simple structure, because it has only one adjustable parameter and one simple adaptation algorithm of integral type. Robust modifications of the controller are also presented, and simulation results are given.


Abstract It has been shown recently that the equation of diffusion in a porous medium can be obtained in a suitable scaling limit by a two velocity model of the Boltzmann equation. Here, the macroscopic equations induced by this model are investigated numerically for small values of the scaling parameter. This leads to an approximation of the solution to the porous media equation which is completely different from the usual ones. Comparison with previous numerical experiments is included.


Hybrid nanofluid has highly desired thermal properties and potential benefits which hope to unfold the capacity to enhance the heat transfer rate in near future. It is a class new conventional fluid which has been hypothesized as an alternative cooling fluid. In concern, this work is mainly dealt with the study on Hybrid nanofluid flow over a slendering stretching sheet with prescribed surface temperature and effecting Lorentz force. Numerical solution for various physical parameters are obtained and promulgated through graphs and tables. From the study, it is noted that hybrid nanofluid has better efficiency than nanofluid.


The majority of our society is not yet aware of the benefits of investing. They emphasize more importance to support life now without understanding the future. In Indonesia, based on data as of December 2018, only around 1,617,367 million were approved as independent shareholders in the Indonesian Central Securities Depository. The ratio is not even up to 0.5 percent of the total population of Indonesia. Market information and market knowledge are the main things. Today many countries agree to investment plans that want to increase domestic and international investment. This study aims to reveal the effect of capital market education on risk perceptions and community investment interests. Researchers want to look at the factors that influence the interest of investing in the community who incidentally do not have experience in investing in the stock market capital. This study uses primary data that is a questionnaire collected from participants, using a quasi-experimental technique in which participants are people who take part in voluntary capital market school activities at the Indonesian Stock Exchange KP Denpasar. The method of processing data uses path analysis. The results of this study capital market education has a positive influence on people's perceptions of interest and investment interest. While the perception does not have an interest in the interests of investing in the community.


The australite age paradox controversy of the 1970's is revisited in the light of recent developments in our knowledge of tektites. Important new discoveries in the North American and other strewn fields provide strong, but indirect evidence against the very young (<20 000 years) age of arrival for australites to the Australian continent proposed by Baker (1959, 1962), Gill (1970) and Lovering et al. (1972, 1979). Though the evidence from the Lake Torrens region of South Australia presented by these authors at the time was extremely convincing, the evidence from outside Australia is such that to accept this young age of arrival seems to require acceptance of an impossible set of corollaries. The 0.77 myr radiometric age of the tektites must, it is believed, be the age of return to Earth of the terrestrial-sourced australites, though this implies a "dark age" in the geological history of the tektites of which we have no knowledge and also extraordinary preservation through three quarters of a million years of some almost pristine ablated flanged forms in four regions of Australia. Microtektites are found in deep-sea sediments offshore from Australia of the radiometric age and none are found of the suggested younger age. It is suggested that direct evidence of tektites or microtektites within older Pleistocene formations might be revealed in hidden sections of unconsolidated sediments beneath the large saline claypan lakes south of Kalgoorlie (though the technical difficulties of studying such sections are immense, and the Pleistocene representation there appears to be thin). Direct evidence supporting the radiometric age has lately come from the Bow River area in the north of Western Australia and from a reexamination of the stratigraphy near Port Campbell, Victoria. It seems likely that ablated tektites, those which have exited from and re-entered the Earth's atmosphere, are restricted to the distal part of the Australasian strewn field, south of a boundary line running just north of Java.


The deflectometry enables high-precision wavefront measurement with large dynamic range. Traditional multi-step phase-shifting fringe-illumination deflectometric methods involve at least three sinusoidal phase-shifting fringe patterns and require a sequential projection, making it not feasible for the instantaneous measurement. In this paper, a colorcoded method with frequency-carrier patterns is proposed to achieve the instantaneous wavefront measurement based on deflectometry. With the color extraction from different channels, composite patterns in x and y directions can be well separated with a single shot. Then, the phase-shifting patterns encoded in different frequencies can be demodulated with the designed filters, by which the local wavefront slopes can be obtained simultaneously to reconstruct the wavefront under test. Both the numerical simulation and experiments are performed to validate the feasibility of proposed method. The proposed method provides a feasible way for the real-time and instantaneous measurement with large dynamic range based on deflectometry.


THE IDEA that by activating the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, stress and overt or latent psychological disturbances have the potential of inhibiting the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis has been circulated for a long time (1). It is generally thought that, if severe enough, this condition may lead to the suppression of the normal menstrual cycle in a syndrome referred to as functional hypothalamic amenorrhea or functional hypothalamic chronic anovulation (2). When fully established, the syndrome is characterized by ovarian quiescence, amenorrhea, and infertility. Although there appears to be a relationship between the type and severity of the stress and the proportion of women who develop amenorrhea (3), in practice it is difficult if not impossible to identify a threshold at which stress will interfere with the normal cycle. The probable reason for this is that in circumstances that are not life threatening the actual stressor may be less critical in determining the outcome than the individual's response to it because psychobiological characteristics may heighten the responsiveness to the stressor (2). This particular problem may also in part reflect our ignorance of the initial steps by which stress interferes with normal cyclic events. One may assume that the degree of hypoestrogenism varies according to the severity of the stress challenge and that intermittent ovarian function may persist in less severe stress conditions. Potential differences in the individual responses to a particular stress paradigm make it difficult in clinical practice to confirm the independent association of a specific challenge with the initiation of the functional hypothalamic chronic anovulation syndrome (2). Furthermore, in many women more than one behavior may, in fact, be involved. For instance, this clinical syndrome has also been associated with other life style variables, such as weight loss or eating disorders, and certain types of excessive exercise (jogging, athletics) (4, 5, 6). Although it has been speculated that exercise-and weight-related amenorrhea is more probably caused by disturbances in the metabolic balance (7), mediators of the HPA axis may also be activated in these situations. Most investigators agree that the final neuroendocrine event responsible for the functional chronic anovulation syndrome is a decrease in the activity of the hypothalamic GnRH pulse generator. Reports in women with the established syndrome have usually demonstrated a significant slowing of LH pulse frequency, probably reflecting a decreased GnRH pulse activity (8). As proper folliculogenesis requires an optimal gonadotropin pulse regimen (9), it would be expected that …


The study of local models using finite shared randomness originates from the consideration about the cost of classically simulating entanglement in composite quantum systems. We construct explicitly two families of local-hidden-state (LHS) models for T-states, by mapping the problem to the Werner state. The continuous decreasing of shared randomness along with entanglement, as the anisotropy increases, can be observed in the one from the most economical model for the Werner state. The construction of the one for separable states shows that the separable boundary of T-states can be generated from the one of the Werner state, and the cost is 2 classical bits. Introduction. – Nonclassical correlations in composite quantum systems and their hierarchy are fundamental issues in quantum information [1–5]. Many concepts of these correlations can be traced back to the early days of quantum mechanics, and play key roles in several quantum information processes. On the other hand, the tasks in quantum information also provide points of view to study the correlations. An important example is the work of Wiseman et al. [6], in which they define Bell nonlocality and Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen (EPR) steering according to two tasks, and prove that the former is a sufficient condition for the latter and entanglement is necessary for both of them. In the tasks of Wiseman et al. [6], two observers, Alice and Bob, share a bipartite entangled state. Alice can affect the postmeasured states left to Bob by choosing different measurements on her half. Such ability is termed steering by Schrödinger [7]. EPR steering from Alice to Bob exists when Alice can convince Bob that she has such ability, which is equivalent to the fact that unnormalized postmeasured states can not be described by a local-hidden-state (LHS) model. Further, their state is Bell nonlocal, when the two observers can convince Charlie, a third person, that the state is entangled. This is demonstrated by the inexistence of local-hidden-variable (LHV) model explain(a)EPL, 127 (2019) 20007 (b)Corresponding author: firstname.lastname@example.com ing correlations of outcomes of their joint local measurement. A LHS model is a particular case of a LHV model, of which the hidden variable is a single-particle state and one of the response functions is the probability of measurement on the state. Construction of local models, especially the optimal ones, provides a division between the quantum and classical worlds, in the sense of whether the nonclassical correlations exist. However, it is an extremely difficult problem to explicitly derive optimal models. Only a few models beyond Werner's results [8] have been reported, such as the ones in [9–12], most of which are for states with high symmetries. Our recent work [13] shows the possibility of generating local models for states with a lower symmetry, from the ones with a high symmetry. Namely, we obtain the optimal models for T-states (Bell diagonal states), given by Jevtic et al. [11] based on the steering ellipsoid [14], by mapping the problem to the one of the Werner state. On the other hand, Bowles et al. [10] raise the issue of constructing local models using finite shared randomness. This comes from their consideration about the cost of classically, measured by classical bits encoding the local variable, simulating the correlations in an entangled state. They give a series of LHV models for Werner states using finite shared randomness, and prove the existence of the ones for entangled states admitting a LHV model. These


After a historical introduction about the development of librarianship in Hungary the different categories of libraries in the country are mentioned: national library, libraries of higher education and university libraries, school libraries, special libraries, public libraries and ecclesiastic libraries. The activities of the National Szechenyi Library as the leading library of Hungary are described in detail. The second part of the article tackles with library automation and information transfer. The great number of Hungarian databases are pointed out with examples. The members of the Hungarian information industry are mentioned also with examples. Leading roles in the library automation play the National Szechenyi Library, the library of the Academy of Sciences, the national technical information centre, and the university libraries. Cooperation and networks among these libraries influence all other greater libraries in Hungary. Finally the training of libraries and the international relationship of the hungarian libraries and inforamtion centres are described


Wireless sensor network (WSN) conformed to IEEE802.15.4 requires that the direct distance between nodes is limited in 10 m. However, we find out that IEEE 802.15.4 WSN cannot be directly used in some reconfigurable network applications, where it is difficult to ensure the actual distance between nodes within the required range, and, on the other hand, it is requisite to receive data from each sensor node reliably and accurately. So, this paper proposes a power auto-adaptive WSN solution, including power auto-adaptive protocol, and implementation of software and hardware. Based on the proposal, we use the MICAz nodes of Crossbow Corporation to construct WSN characterized with auto-adaptive communication distance, low power consumption and high reliability, and conduct actual test and verification.


The purpose of this community service is to increase the knowledge, attitudes and skills of PKK mothers in Gue Gajah Village regarding verticulture shelf assembly techniques, proper business management, diversification of verticultural processed food and professional marketing using a mobile application. Implementation activities will begin with the coordination and socialization stage with partners for the implementation of activities, then proceed with training on diversification of processed food products. The next activity is to provide counseling on business management, and ways to develop it. Providing counseling on business management, and ways to develop it. Furthermore, partners will be facilitated in making mobile application digital marketing applications so as to facilitate the marketing process. Based on the results of the activity, it can be concluded that partners have increased their knowledge and skills in improving horticultural cultivation vertically. Long-term planning on the use of a marketing android application to increase sales of vegetables. This application is expected to be one of the models in tools for marketing vegetable products in Banda Aceh and Aceh Besar. The continuation of this program can also be carried out by forming partners or partners for Study Programs within the University of Syiah Kuala to support the Independent Learning Campus Merdeka (MBKM) program. Students will later do an internship at Dudi Partners with conditions that have been agreed upon by both parties.


This paper presents an analytical method of solving the free and forced vibrations problems concerning a complex torsional continuous system of two circular shafts connected by a viscoelastic mass interlayer. In the solution of free and forced vibrations, the complex functions of real variable are used. Then, the property of orthogonality of complex modes of free vibrations has been demonstrated which is the basis for solving the free and forced vibrations problem for arbitrary initial conditions. The small torsional vibrations of the complex system with a viscoelastic mass interlayer are excited by the steady-state dynamical loading.


Developing a scoring system for staging patients with hepatic colorectal metastases is important for prognosis and for identifying those who will benefit from additional systemic therapy.


Abstract Most of the hydraulic structures rest on an impervious foundation to reserve water at the upstream side. The water heads difference leads to water movement from the higher to the lower head through the porous soil layer beneath the foundation, generating an uplift pressure under the structure floor. In this study, a new method is presented to estimate the uplift pressures at key points by performing sub-surface flow analysis using the Analysis SYStem (ANSYS) software. Then a statistical analysis to validate the proposed equations is conducted using the SPSS software. The case study for this research is a barrage in Kufa city-Iraq. The used data to implement this study was water levels, soil permeability, and length of imperious foundation. The obtained results show good outcomes from using the proposed method to develop uplift pressure equations. The comparison of the current study results with Khosla's equation showed good agreement where the coefficient of determination (R 2) and the standard error of estimation (SEE) for the equations were between (99.9–97.8) and (0.024–0.11), respectively.


Indoor moisture and temperature conditions and equipment operation were measured and analyzed for 43 homes in warm-humid and mixed-humid climate regions of the United States. A range of house and mechanical system types were evaluated, including standard building enclosures and cooling systems and high-performance building envelopes with enhanced cooling or supplemental dehumidification systems. Conventional cooling systems in standard houses usually provide reasonable humidity control (below 60% RH) in midsummer. However, high humidity levels are observed at times when cooling loads are modest. The addition of continuous mechanical ventilation to standard houses is humid climates did not consistently increase indoor humidity levels. Indoor humidity levels were highest in high-performance, low sensible heat gain homes with mechanical ventilation. In these homes, the temperature balance point is higher, so there are many hours when sensible cooling is not required yet there are still significant moisture loads from internal sources and ventilation. These homes often require a separate dehumidifier to maintain space humidity in the swing seasons and at night when the thermostat is satisfied. The use of supplemental dehumidification in a high-performance house enables the implementation of efficiency improvements that significantly reduce sensible cooling demand while still maintaining proper humidity levels. building science.com © 2007 Building Science Corporation All rights of reproduction in any form reserved. Monitored Indoor Moisture and Temperature Conditions in Humid-Climate US Residences Armin Rudd Hugh I. Henderson, Jr., PE Member ASHRAE Member ASHRAE DA-07-046 ©2007, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (www.ashrae.org). Published in ASHRAE Transactions, Volume 113, Part 1. For personal use only. Additional reproduction, distribution, or transmission in either print or digital form is not permitted without ASHRAE's prior written permission.


As a fundamental solution for construction issues such as insufficient site work skill and labor, and construction waste, the industry and academics have made efforts for the prefab technology. However, the construction environment of Korea which has limi


Present Studies focus on Utilization of Fly Ash (FA) for improving soil quality and increase the efficiency for crop productivity. The different physio-chemical properties (silt-sized particles, low bulk density (BD), higher water holding capacity (WHC), favorable pH) presence of plant nutrients in FA, make it a prospective amendment for soils. The study suggest vast potential for the use of FA to improve cultivable, waste land, mine soil, landfills, and also to reclamation abandoned ash ponds, for agriculture and forestry. Fly Ash application improves the physical, chemical and biological qualities of soils to which it is applied. Moreover, in some personal belongings, depending on the uniqueness of FA, the release of trace elements and soluble salts from FA to a soil, plant and human system could be a control. The common studies about fly ash management, to use revolve disposable spread around its use for recovery, phytoremediation, as an eco-friendly green technology and economic fertilizer. However, bearing in mind its accessibility and most qualitative nature to fly ash offers an enormous possibility for it being used in different behavior to successful amendments.


An algorithm is presented for estimating the time course of intracellular generator potentials on the basis of the times of occurrence of evoked neural impulses, under conditions of external sinusoidal stimulation, and assuming SS-IPFM encoding. Recorded neural pulses are applied to the output of a theoretical SS-IPFM encoder (``in reverse'') and a least-squares criterion is adopted for estimating the input sinusoid and its harmonics which would have given rise to the same train of pulses. Illustrative simulation examples of the algorithm are given, and its practical applications are discussed.


Abstract : The United States Air Force has put an increased emphasis on the timely delivery of precision weapons. Part of this effort has been to us multiple bay aircraft such the B-1B Lancer and B-52 Stratofortress to provide Close Air Support and responsive strikes using 1760 weapons. In order to provide greater flexibility, the aircraft carry heterogeneous payloads which can require deconfiction in order to drop multiple different types of weapons. Current methods of deconfiction and weapon selection are highly crew dependant and work intensive. This research effort investigates the optimization of an algorithm for weapon release which allows the aircraft to perform deconfiction automatically. This reduces crew load and response time in order to deal with time-sensitive targets. The overall problem maps to the Job-Shop Scheduling problem. Optimization of the algorithm is done through the General Multiobjective Parallel Genetic Algorithm (GENMOP). We examine the results from pedagogical experiments and real-world test scenarios in the light of improving decision making. The results are encouraging in that the program proves capable of nding acceptable release schedules, however the solution space is such that applying the program to real world situations is unnecessary. We present visualizations of the schedules which demonstrate these conclusions.


A simple, fast and precise reversed phase high performance liquid chromatographic method is developed for the simultaneous determination of Hydrochlorthiazide and Telmisartan using Ramipril as an internal standard. Chromatographic separation of the two drugs was performed on a Inertsil ODS-3V, C18 column (250mm i'´ 4.6 mm, 5im) as stationary phase with a mobile phase comprising of Buffer*: Acetonitrile (60:40) Buffer*: 0.05M KH2PO4+0.1%Triethylamine, pHto 4.3 withOrthophosphoricAcid, filtered and degassed, at a flow rate of 1.5mL/min,column temperature at 400C and UV detection at 210nm. The proposed method was validated for linearity, accuracy, precision, LOD,LOQ. Linearity, accuracy and precisionwere found to be acceptable over the ranges of 128-192ig/mLfor Telmisartan, 40-60ig /mL for Hydrochlorthiazide. It can be conveniently adopted for routine quality control analysis.


Abstract Role of putrescine for extending storage life of pear cv. "Shah‐Miveh" and "Spadona" was evaluated. The trees were sprayed by various concentrations of putrescine (0.5, 1, and 2 mM) and distilled water "control." After harvest, all samples were stored at 0 ± 1°C, 80%–85% RH for 21 weeks. Thereafter, some physico‐chemical attributes were measured initially and after each storage period 7, 14, and 21 weeks. Putrescine at 1 and 2 mM reduced fruit softening, weight loss, color changes (L*, hue angle), fungal infection as well as retarded the degradation of total soluble solids, titratable acidity, ascorbic acid, total phenol (TP), and total antioxidant activity (TAA). However, fruit softening, weight loss, and hue angle rates were slower in "Shah‐Miveh" to "Spadona." Moreover, at the end of storage, "Shah‐Miveh" demonstrated more TP and TAA in compare to "Spadona." Thus, putrescine application at higher values may be an effective tool to prolong pear postharvest life during storage.


Energy efficiency and scalability continue to be key considerations for the development of low cost wireless networks for meeting the needs of the emerging world of Internet of Things (IoT). Recent developments in low power wide area networks (LPWAN) promise to meet these requirements by achieving long communication ranges at low data rates without increasing the energy cost. Consequently, LPWANs are rapidly gaining prominence in the development of IoT networks in comparison to legacy WLANs that use multihop mesh networking for increasing connectivity and coverage. Inspired by this trend, we review and evaluate various recently developed LPWAN technologies and present key performance measures of LoRa (Long Range), which is a leading LPWAN technology.


This paper proposes an approximation method for computing the tail probabilities of the aggregate claims distribution when claims follow a two-parameter weighted Lindley distribution. We have compared this approximation with some existing methods. Numerical comparisons are made with the exact results based on relative errors. The proposed approximation gives satisfactory accuracy in all applications considered in this paper.


Objective By studying relation between
the hemorrheologic changes and the damaged degree of coronary artery in patients so as to
establish a new way of early diagnosis in CHD. Methods According to the degree and range of
coronary artery damage,43 CHD cases diagnosed with coronary arteriography were divided into
amount of groups.The hemorrheologic changes before and following exercise test were
observed in coronary heard disease(CHD) cases and their asymptomatic phage and control
group in 16 cases whose coronary artery was not damaged. ResultsBZ]Before exercise test,the
hemorrheologic changes were not singnificant between the contrasting group and the CHD
group(P0.05).nb low shear,np,RAI and Fb increased more significantly in the CHD group than
the contrasting group following exercise test(P0.05P0.01).nb high shear,nb loe
shear,np,RAI,IR and Fb in the CHD group increased more remarkable among the light
group,middle and heavy groups(P0.05).But n b high shear,b b low shear,n p,RAI and Fb of
cases with many branches coronary artery stenosis increased more remarkably than the single
branch coronary artery stenosis(P0.05P0.01). ConclusionTBZ]The hemorrheologic changes in
CHD patients had singificant difference between before and following exercise test.There was
significant relation between these difference and coronary artery damaged ranges.


Since 1965 nearly one quarter of the U.S. marine fish fauna and over 100 species of mollusks and crustaceans have been surveyed for chlorinated pesticide and PCB contamination. These data are now centralized. A detailed review of over 25,000 records from 150 separate surveys confirm that DDT contamination has declined dramatically, but was once widespread in estuarine and coastal fish and shellfish of the northeast coast, in specific estuaries of the Gulf of Mexico coast and Caribbean Islands, and in the pelagic food webs of the entire Pacific shelf. Severe PCB contamination was, and continues to be restricted to large fauna of urban and industrial estuaries, but also occurs in low concentrations everywhere. Contamination of fish by chlordane, nonachlor and dieldrin continues. Renewed national surveillance is needed to determine whether toxaphene, endosulfan (Thiodan) and pentachlorophenol (PCP) are still present in past "hot spots. Some order is indeed coming from the monitoring chaos.


Modern computational photography applications such as 3D sensing, gesture analysis, and robotic navigation drive the growing need for programmability, or coding, of the camera exposure at the individual-pixel level. Unlike conventional cameras, which record all light incident onto a pixel, the emerging class of coded-exposure-pixel (CEP) cameras can be programmed to selectively detect only some of that light [1] or, better, sort all of the light [2, 3], depending on the pixel code. In conjunction with a concurrently coded illumination, this enables a wide range of new coded multi-exposure single-readout-frame imaging capabilities at video rates. This work demonstrates such an image sensor where multiple pixel-wise-coded exposures, or subframes, are accumulated during one video frame.


Modem frequency hopping radios makes use of Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) - Phase Locked Loop (PLL) hybrid architecture based frequency synthesizers. The advantage is the fast switching speed and fine tuning resolution of the DDS, complemented with very low phase noise and spurious performance of the PLL. Integer boundary spur is a problem area, which restrict the spurious performance of the DDS-PLL translation loop. An algorithm was developed which identifies whether the tuned frequency is prone to integer boundary spurs. If it is, then the DDS and PLL frequencies are configured such that the generated spurs are outside the loop filter bandwidth, so that they are attenuated by the loop. The algorithm runs as a sub-routine in the micro-controller which programs the DDS and PLL. This algorithm was developed and tested on a wideband frequency synthesizer operating from 600-1200MHz, albeit the method is independent of frequency of operation.