Increasing number of mobile phone users indicates strong connection between the life pattern and mobile phones. Ever since the business days reduced to 5 days, people started to enjoy their free time during the weekends, and large multiplex malls are growing at the center of cities. Such large malls with many different stores provide convenience to people by saving travelling time, but they also create congestion. To solve the problem, mobile phone services with GPS are increasing. This paper intends to provide a variety of contents of GPS service offered at the mobile phone booths and information kiosks in the malls. The survey done for this study showed that people using the malls needed the customized information the most. As for 3D image to help people with the space recognition, most people were positive and preferred information on events that are ongoing in real time. Based on the survey result, the service was offered at mobile booths and information kiosks in the malls. The study result will contribute to the fast delivery of information and ubiquitous environment.


In order to further understand the mechanical properties of carbon fiber reinforced polymer( CFRP) reinforced concrete short columns under axial compression,the study on the bearing capacity formula of the columns was carried out. According to the reasonable arch axis,stress formula and the concrete strength,the revised bearing capacity formula of the CFRP sheet reinforced column was deduced and then verified with theoretical calculation and ABAQUS finite element analysis.


We devise an algorithm to enumerate the microstates of a system comprising N independent, distinguishable particles. The algorithm is applicable to a wide class of systems such as harmonic oscillators, free particles, spins, and other models for which there are no analytical solutions, for example, a system with single particle energy spectrum given by ɛ(p,q) = ɛ0(p2 + q4), where p and q are non-negative integers. Our algorithm enables us to determine the approach to the limit N → ∞ within the microcanonical ensemble, and makes manifest the equivalence with the canonical ensemble. Various thermodynamic quantities as a function of N can be computed using our methods.


based on teaching experience to students of aeronautical engineering at Leeds University. Part I deals with elasticity theory as a basic tool for structural analysis and includes energy methods. Part II deals with the analysis of the thin-walled cellular type of aircraft structures, includes the case of axial constraint and describes matrix methods of structural analysis. Part III contains the associated topics mentioned above. This book is clearly presented with numerous excellent line illustrations. The mathematics is well set out and the worked examples should be helpful to students studying for degrees as well as for higher national diplomas and certificates. A good textbook.—J. L. NAYLER.


The screw conveyor is one of the oldest methods of conveying material known to mankind with the original design dating back to more than two thousand years. Since the screw conveyor came into general use a little over a century ago for moving grains, fine coal and other bulk material of the times, it has came to occupy a unique place in a growing area of material handling processing. Today, modern technology has made the screw conveyor one of the most efficient and economical method for moving bulk material. Screw Conveyors are compact and easily adapted to congested locations, versatile and can be employed in horizontal, inclined and vertical installations can be used as a mixer or agitator to blend dry or fluid ingredients, provide crystallization or coagulant action, or to maintain solutions in suspension. Problem associated with screw conveyer is fatigue failure of flange during work. Flange joints are common in screw conveyor. Flange connects the gearbox of motor with casing of screw conveyor. To find the reasons of the fatigue failure a review is to be taken from the literatures.


RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) is a primary target for antivirals. We report that Nsp12, a catalytic subunit of SARS-CoV-2 RdRp, produces an inactive enzyme when codon-optimized for bacterial expression. We also show that accessory subunits, NTPs, and translation by slow ribosomes partially rescue Nsp12. Our findings have implications for functional studies and identification of novel inhibitors of RdRp and for rational design of other biotechnologically and medically important expression systems.


The present invention relates to a cleaning method of preparing an organic or inorganic material of the article, in which the material associated with a fluid form nanosystems composition contacting, the composition comprising: a) at least one water solubility of less than 4g / L water the insoluble material, b) at least one amphiphilic substance (NP-MCA), which does not have surfactant structure, which in itself is not structure-forming, its solubility in water or oil was 4g / L to 1000g / L and which preferably is not an oil - water interface aggregation, c) at least one anionic, cationic, amphoteric and / or nonionic surfactants, d) at least one polar protic solvent, especially a polar protic having hydroxyl functional groups solvents, e) if desired, one or more auxiliary substances.


Objective:To explore the possibility as antisense gene carriers.Preparation of super paramagnetic iron oxide MR contrast agent Iron oxide nanoparticles and test their physical and Magnetic Properties.Methods:the iron oxide nanoparticles is obtained by means of Co-precipitation method,its structure is analyzed by X-ray powder diffraction method,its size and distribution is measured by transmission electron microscope,and its Susceptibility is measured by Vibrating Sample Magnetometer dollars.Results:Testing after dextran-coated particle diameter overall,the size is20~35nm,core diameter of around is 5nm,These particles possessed some characteristics of super paramagnetic.Relaxation rate Of the sample is 0.155×106/(mol·sec) and quality saturation magnetic intensity is 69.42162emu/g Fe.Conclusion:the sample possessed the advantages of small size,dispersed,super-paramagnetic,so it could be used as an anti-gene carriers.


As alternatives to usual double sampling, lot-by-lot acceptance sampling procedures are proposed here. In these schemes, whenever a second sample is needed, the sample information from neighbouring lots is used. The procedures are applicable for attributes as well as for variables such as known and unknown sigma plans. They are also applicable when the acceptance criterion is the variance. These plans have operating characteristic curves identical to that of comparable double sampling plans under a set of mild conditions. The primary advantage of these plans is a reduction in cost due to a smaller average sample number.


PURPOSE: A refrigerator door having a vacuum heat insulation panel is provided to eliminate foam leakage without foaming equipments, and to improve productivity and thermal insulation efficiency by using a vacuum heat insulating panel instead of polyurethane foam. CONSTITUTION: A door of a refrigerator has a vacuum thermal insulating panel instead of urethane foam as a heat insulator. The refrigerator door is composed of an outer door(11), vacuum thermal insulating material(12), EP material(13) and cap decor. The vacuum thermal insulating panel is manufactured with mixing polyol, foaming agent, silicone surfactant, undiluted solution made of catalyst and additives and isocyanate solution. The manufactured vacuum thermal insulating material is vacuumized with sealing a vinyl bag in putting in vinyl coated by aluminum sheet. The EP material as Styrofoam is attached to the circumference of the vacuum thermal insulating material, and contacted to the outer door and the cap decor. The door is manufactured with contacting the vacuum thermal insulating material and the EP material in a space formed by combining the outer door with the cap decor, and with sealing by closing a door liner.


A micro-exhaust air heat pump in combination with a mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery (MVHR) offers great potential for a cost effective heat supply for highly energyefficient buildings. Particularly, for the renovation of multi-family houses, where central solutions are often not possible for various reasons, a decentralized MVHR with heat pump represents an appropriate solution for ventilation, heating and cooling. A major advantage of such a compact system is the ability of façade integration: a space-saving and attractive solution can be achieved while the renovation can be accomplished with minimum disruption, which is one of the main objectives of the EU-project iNSPiRe. A challenge in the development of such a compact solution is maximizing the efficiency within the space limits and in the same time reducing noise emission to minimum. In addition, accessibility for maintenance and repair has to be guaranteed. The concept of the micro-exhaust air heat pump is described, opportunities and challenges of optimization are discussed. Results of component, system and building simulations as well as measurement results are presented. Measurements include indoor laboratory measurements of the icing behavior, outdoor laboratory measurement results of the system efficiency in so-called PASSYS test cells as well as monitoring results of a demo building in Ludwigsburg (Germany).


Patch tests on 5 controls with chlorphenesm I% pet. were negative. The dermatitis cleared completely With a topical steroid cream and by avoiding the deodorant for 6 weeks. Chlorphenesi.n (3-( 4-chlorophenxy)-1 ,2-propanediol) IS an antifungal agent used m the preventiOn and treatment of dermatophytosis. It IS available as 0.5% omtment, cream or powder preparatiOnS. Contact allergy IS rare. There are 3 prevrous reports, all from MyciJ® omtment, creams or powders used for treatment of dermatophytosis of the feet (1-3). Dermatitis from chlorphenesm m a cosmetic has not been described prevrously. Although fragrance and preservatives are more common sensitizers, antifungal agents should be mcluded as sensitizers m deodorants.


To date, mathematical models of population dynamics have consistently focused on understanding the long term behavior of the interacting components, where the steady state solutions are paramount.
For most acute infections, however, the long run behavior of the pathogen population is of little importance to the host and population health. We introduce the notion of transient pathology, where the short term dynamics of within-host interaction between the immune system and pathogens is the principal focus. We identify the amplifying effect of the absence of a fully operative immune system on the pathogenesis of the initial inoculum, and its implication for the acute severity of the infection. We then formalize the underlying dynamics, and derive two measures of transient pathogenicity: the peak of infection (maximum pathogenic load) and the time to peak of infection, both crucial to understanding the early dynamics of infection and its consequences for early intervention.
Moreover, the differential importance of the windows of opportunity for different pathologies in individual patients, is related to the time structure of the lives of people in different vulnerability classes. Today, despite decades of studies and the relative abundance of mortality data, our understanding of the distribution of vulnerability to disease and death remains inadequate. We introduce a model of mortality selection partially offset by social mobility, to simulate the dynamics of vulnerability of a population cohort that is heterogeneous in health and death. We then propose a methodology for transforming mortality data from the "age-domain" to the "time-domain". Using our model of vulnerability, applied to mortality data in the time-domain, we identify the significance of selection and mobility for the dynamics of mortality of different vulnerability classes and the population as a whole. Finally, we compare the mortality experience of different populations; focusing on the transient phenomenon of "mortality crossover" between different pairs of populations, we identify the potential factors producing the phenomenon, and make diagnostic use of its underlying processes. (Copies available exclusively from MIT Libraries, Rm. 14-0551, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307. Ph. 617-253-5668; Fax 617-253-1690.)


Combining the causal analysis of coal and gas outburst on steeply-inclined shield working face with practical experience,the article introduces some effective measures to prevent coal and gas outburst accidents.


Hydrolysis parameters of protoplast with high yield and activity were determined using hypocotyl callus ofMelilotoides ruthenica(L.).The effects of enzyme combinations,mannitol concentration in the mixed enzyme solution,enzymolysis time,callus subculture and pretreatment time on protoplast isolations were studied.Results show that the optimum conditions for the highest yield and viability of protoplasts were with enzyme combinations containing 2% cellulase + 0.5% pectinase + 0.3% hemicellulase with 0.55 mol.L-1 mannitol,after 24-hour dark pretreatment,followed by 12-hour enzymolysis and callus subculturing for 10 to12 days.


Attempts have been made to establish relationship between the response to ACTH challenge in female calves, growth and first lactation performance. A total of 19 Holstein calves weighing 100 kg i. v. were given 0.50 IU of ACTH/kg BW .75 (EXACTHIN inj., Richter G., Budapest) at 60 days of age. Serial blood samples were taken at times 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 hours and analyzed for cortisol, glucose insulin and FFA levels. From challenge series the area under the curve from time of administration and the following 5 h were calculated. Negative, and mostly loose relationship between response to ACTH challenge for cortisol, insulin, or FFA and ADWG during growth have been established (p>0.05) with positive one for glucose. Bivariate coefficients of correlation varied within the range from -0.35 to 0.15. Estimations reveal negative correlation between the length of first lactation and cortisol or insulin (r=-0.80, p<0.001 and r=-0.45, p<0.10, resp.) Close association between cortisol or insulin and actual first lactation milk yield was found (r=-0.48, p<0.10; r=-0.64, p<0.01, resp.). Close relationship between the response to ACTH challenge and milk protein yield was present only for insulin (r=-0.59, p<0.05). (Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sci. 2003. Vol 16, No. 6 : 806-812)


The present invention provides a high temperature and under high humidity environment is also lubricity, processability, etc. of the negative seizure lubricant that does not cause the lowering of the performance the hygroscopicity and excellent in corrosion resistance plastic processing water-based lubricant. And solving means of the present invention is a resin component (A) containing a copolymer or homopolymer of the monomer having an ethylenically unsaturated bond that includes at least a maleic anhydride, an inorganic component (B), and the solid lubricant component (C) plastic working a water-based lubricant, neutralized by the maleic anhydride portion of the resin component (a) in the alkaline component in the containment, and un-blocked with maleic anhydride portion in a ratio of containment rate from 10 to 80% with nitrogen-containing compounds containing also a water-based lubricant is a plastic working, characterized in that 40 to 100%.


Conventional visual cryptography reduces the resolution of secret information because its encryption is based on spatial coding that requires multiple subpixels to modulate light intensity. To overcome this resolution problem in visual cryptography, we propose a new type of visual cryptography based on polarization processing. Each pixel in a secret image is encrypted into a corresponding single pixel in encrypted films. The encrypted films are composed of a polarizing film and patterned retarder films. We developed an encryption code set for decoding by stacking the encrypted films in the correct order. Furthermore, we demonstrated multiple decoded results with encrypted films that exhibit stacking order dependence.


Based on a comprehensive engineering geological investigation and supplemental explorations, a series of laboratory tests were conducted on the expansive soil and the improved soil along the Changde-Zhangjiajie Expressway. They included free swelling ratio, loaded swelling capacity, shrinkage, total swelling and shrinkage, distribution of granular particles, compressive strength, shear strength and California Bearing Ratio (CBR). Engineering properties of the expansive soil were then evaluated based on test results, which provided important guidelines for design and construction of pavement using the expansive soil as subsoil。


The subject of this diploma thesis is the ivory bishop's chair from Museo Arcivescovile in the Italian city of Ravenna, known as the Bishop Maximian´s Cathedra. Besides analysing the general art-historical problems of Maximian´s Cathedra, such as its dating, provenance, attribution and function, the diploma thesis also aims for interpretation of the iconographic program of the Cathedra. Based on its iconological analysis was the Cathedra introduced as a carrier of theological opinions of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian 1st at the time called The Dispute of Three Chapters within the Church's policy in the newly conquered lands of the Apennine peninsula, through his protege, the Archbishop Maximian of Ravenna.


This paper analyzes on the connotation and significance of the socialist concept of honor and disgrace, expounds the functions of the library and the role positioning of the librarians, and points out that the librarians should establish the correct concept of honor and disgrace and strengthen the construction of professional ethics.


Studies in man and in laboratory animals are included in this literature review of the effect of estrogen upon bone metabolism. Attention is focused on the effects of estrogens on calcium metabolism the effects of estrogens on the morphology of bone the effects of estrogens on the collagen metabolism of bone and the mechanisms of estrogen influence on bone. The most constant effect of estrogen upon bone in humans and most other mammals is reduced bone resorption yet in humans and most mammals the bone accretion rate is also reduced as a result of estrogen influence. Previous studies reporting stimulated bone synthesis produced by estrogen appear to be unreliable in light of recent research. Estrogen seems to produce an overall slowdown of bone metabolism.


ABSTRACT The possibility of maternal in utero modulation of the innate and/or adaptive immune responses of uninfected newborns fromTrypanosoma cruzi-infected mothers was investigated by studying the capacity of their whole blood cells to produce cytokines in response to T. cruzi lysate or lipopolysaccharide-plus-phytohemagglutinin (LPS-PHA) stimulation. Cells of such newborns occasionally released gamma interferon (IFN-γ) and no interleukin-2 (IL-2) and IL-4 upon specific stimulation, while their mothers responded by the production of IFN-γ, IL-2, and IL-4. Infection in mothers was also associated with a hyperactivation of maternal cells and also, strikingly, of cells of their uninfected neonates, since their release of proinflammatory (IL-1β, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor alpha [TNF-α]) as well as of anti-inflammatory (IL-10 and soluble TNF receptor) cytokines or factors was upregulated in the presence of LPS-PHA and/or parasite lysate. These results show that T. cruzi infection in mothers induces profound perturbations in the cytokine response of their uninfected neonates. Such maternal influence on neonatal innate immunity might contribute to limit the occurrence and severity of congenital infection.


This article reconsiders the task of MRD-based word sense disambiguation, in extending the basic Lesk algorithm to investigate the impact on WSD performance of different tokenization schemes and methods of definition extension. In experimentation over the Hinoki Sensebank and the Japanese Senseval-2 dictionary task, we demonstrate that sense-sensitive definition extension over hyponyms, hypernyms, and synonyms, combined with definition extension and word tokenization leads to WSD accuracy above both unsupervised and supervised baselines. In doing so, we demonstrate the utility of ontology induction and establish new opportunities for the development of baseline unsupervised WSD methods.


MANY PEOPLE in academia, media and policymaking circles are busy these days trying to understand and explain the causes of the Egyptian revolution. The popular theories range from poverty and suppression to years of frustration, unfulfilled hopes of a new generation, youth power and many more. They are all correct. Nevertheless, one neglected explanation is the rise of the social movement: the protesters chose to organise themselves as a social movement rather than a political party.


The invention discloses a synergistic insecticidal composition containing thiacloprid and imidaclothiz. The composition contains the following active constituents in weight percentage: 1%-50% of thiacloprid and 5%-80% of imidaclothiz. The synergistic insecticidal composition of the invention is suitable for preventing and treating pests with sucking mouth parts on rice, vegetable, fruit trees, flowers, lawns and the like. Due to the compounding of the two active constituents, the synergistic insecticidal composition has a distinct synergistic effect, so that the prevention and treating effect is improved; and the synergistic insecticidal composition reduces the usage of pesticides. The popularization and application of the synergistic insecticidal composition has relatively large economic and social benefits.


We present the first observations of spatially resolved oscillation sources obtained with the Siberian Radioheliograph (SRH) at 3–6 GHz. We have found significant flux oscillations with periods of about 3, 5 and 13 minutes emitted from AR12833. The 3-minute periodicity dominates at higher frequencies. It was found that the apparent level of oscillations depends on the active region location on the disc, and scales down towards the limbs. The oscillations were studied in detail during one hour interval on 2021, June 19. We found that sources of 3-min oscillations were located above the umbra and their emission is extra-ordinary polarized.The 5 and 13-min periods were manifested in emission at lower frequencies, down to 2.8 GHz. Sources with 5-min periodicity were located near the umbra/penumbra boundary and in the pore region. Positions of sources with 13-min oscillations were different at 3.1 GHz and 4.7 GHz. We found consistency between spatial location of the oscillation sources in radio and UV in 171 Å and 304 Å.  There is significant correlation of signals in two ranges. Time delays between microwave oscillations increase as the frequency decreases, which can be explained by upward propagation of periodic disturbances. The localization of oscillation sources is probably related to magnetic structures with different wave cutoff frequencies at different heights.


We consider a slotted Aloha random access system with combined coding and power/retransmission control. Under suitable conditions, if M or fewer users transmit simultaneously, they are successfully decoded with high probability, with M depending on coding rate and SINR. We show then that, among any realizable random access protocol, slotted Aloha's spectral efficiency and maximum throughput are asymptotically optimal as the coding rate vanishes.


Austenitic stainless steels specimens were deformed by tension in temperatures in the range of 50 to 20 and 0.03 to 0.12 true strain, in order to obtain different volumetric fractions of (hexagonal close packed) and (body centered cubic) strain induced martensites. The morphology, distribution and volumetric fractions of the martensites were characterized by metallography and dilatometry analysis and quantified by ferrite detector measurements. The damping behavior of specimens with different volumetric fractions of martensites was studied in an inverted torsion pendulum in the 40 to 400 range. The - and -martensites reversion was observed in the temperature range of 50–200 and 500–800, respectively, by dilatometry. Internal friction curves in function of temperature of the deformed samples presented internal friction peaks. The first internal friction peak is related to sum of the amount of - and -martensites. For low deformations it aligns around 130 and it is related only to the reverse transformation. The peak situated around 350 increases with the specimen degree of deformation and is, probably, related to the presence of / interfaces, and deformed austenite.


The finite- T DMRG method is applied to the one-dimensional Kondo lattice model to calculate dynamic correlation functions. Dynamic spin and charge correlations, S f (ω), S c (ω), and N c (ω), and quasiparticle density of states ρ(ω) are calculated in the paramagnetic metallic phase for various temperatures and hole densities. Near half filling, it is shown that a pseudogap grows in these dynamic correlation functions below the crossover temperature characterized by the spin gap at half filling. A sharp peak at ω=0 evolves at low temperatures in S f (ω) and N c (ω). This may be evidence of the formation of collective excitations, and this confirms that the metallic phase is a Tomonaga-Luttinger liquid in the low-temperature limit.


ABSTRAK
Object in the research this is 14 (fourteen) company which moving area in
food and beverage industry which enlist in Bursa Efek Indonesia. Data representing
of sekunder in the form financial statement period of year 2007 and share price in the
year 2007 from each company. Before doing investment share, organization or
indidual have to ascertain that done investment with by applying alternatively the
way of assessment do selection share really is representing of share to deliver return
which are positive in the future. One of alternative assessment investment is analysis
by foundamental or pursuant to performa of company. Profitability ratio showing
ability of way of company in yielding advantage represent on of knowing performa of
company. This is done to know what is there influence of profitability ratio as one of
indicator performa of company to share price.
Target of this research to explaning influence of profitability ratio which
expressed in Margin Profit Net, Investment On Return, and Equity On Return to
share price. Hance this writing use method of regresi doubled.
Keywords: Profitability Ratio, Share price.


This paper analyses the role of small firms in the evolution of the information technology sector in Finland. This sector consists of relevant manufacturing and telecommunications industries as well as relevant wholesale and service industries. The investigation period extends from 1993 to 1997. We find that, as a whole, large firms create more jobs than do smaller firms. In contrast, our regression analysis suggests that, after controlling for observed and unobserved covariates, the growth rate of employment for individual small firms is higher than that for large ones. We thus conclude that while large firms create more jobs on aggregate, the associate effect of size on the growth rate of individual firms is negative, providing that other growth factors are controlled for. kasvavat nopeammin kuin suuremmat.


Numerical simulations of coagulating and dispersing nanoparticles in an
 incompressible turbulent planar jet with constraints are performed. The
 evolution of nanoparticle field is obtained by utilizing a moment method to
 approximate the particle's general dynamic equation. The spatiotemporal
 evolution of the first three moments along with the mean particle diameter
 and geometric standard deviation of particle diameter are discussed


We report measurements of Shubnikov–de Haas oscillations in the giant Rashba semiconductor BiTeI under applied pressures up to ∼2 GPa. We observe one high frequency oscillation at all pressures and one low frequency oscillation that emerges between ∼0.3–0.7 GPa indicating the appearance of a second small Fermi surface. BiTeI has a conduction band bottom that is split into two sub-bands due to the strong Rashba coupling, resulting in a 'Dirac point'. Our results suggest that the chemical potential starts below the Dirac point in the conduction band at ambient pressure and moves upward, crossing it as pressure is increased. The presence of the chemical potential above this Dirac point results in two Fermi surfaces. We present a simple model that captures this effect and can be used to understand the pressure dependence of our sample parameters. These extracted parameters are in quantitative agreement with first-principles calculations and other experiments. The parameters extracted via our model support the notion that pressure brings the system closer to the predicted topological quantum phase transition.


Central program principles of the Kent Family Placement Service are identified and related to developments in contemporary British child care. Four areas of development in the Kent Program are described-evaluation, client population, matching, role of natural families-before turning to a discusson of the theoretical basis for special foster care for adolescents.


International teaching experiences are intended to improve pedagogical practices and can be transformational, yet many international teaching experiences simply provide short-term educational excursions or cultural trips providing little impact on educational practice. This study sought to understand how observation experiences transition from activity descriptions to value comparisons, and ultimately to influence pedagogical practice. Linking these domains to international teaching provided a structure of reflective classroom practice. Korean pre-service teachers participated in a sixteen-week teaching assistant program where reflective practices of observational journaling and action research were utilized to increase the capacity to identify and incorporate newly experienced pedagogical strategies into personal teaching practice. The result of the study implies that international field experiences must transition from cultural experience to educational opportunities that positively impact instructional pedagogy.


With the perturbation method,the linear stability analysis of Rayleigh-Benard convection in binary fluid mixture was conducted.Based on the normal mode analysis,the characteristic equations were deduced from the perturbation equations of fluid mechanics.Under the free and rigid surface boundary conditions,the characteristic equations were solved.At the same time,the critical Rayleigh number,the critical wave number and the critical frequency of the convection were obtained.The results show that the critical Rayleigh number and the critical frequency have a strong dependence on the separation ratio and Prandtl number.


Compared with usual care, financial incentives, when used as a single intervention, increased the number of women who abstained from smoking in late pregnancy (at 24‐40 weeks' gestation) (on average, 227 vs 83 per 1000 women) and at 6 to 11 months postpartum (on average, 154 vs 40 per 1000 women). Results show no clear differences in smoking abstinence when financial incentives were used as part of tailored or multiple interventions in late pregnancy, or at 0 to 5 months postpartum. Financial incentives reduced self‐reported smoking in late pregnancy, but this was inconsistent with results from a randomized controlled trial (RCT) that used contingent and non‐contingent financial incentives that assessed smoking cessation biochemically. Findings of RCTs reveal no clear differences in preterm birth, low birth weight, or admission to neonatal intensive care unit (ICU); no RCTs reported very low birth weight or mortality (perinatal, stillbirth, neonatal).

Compared with less intensive interventions, more women abstained from smoking in late pregnancy (on average, 304 vs 83 per 1000 women) and at 0 to 5 months postpartum (on average, 214 vs 59 per 1000 women) when financial incentives were included as part of multiple interventions. Smoking reduction, birth weight, preterm birth, mortality (perinatal, stillbirth, neonatal), and admission to neonatal ICU were not reported by these trials.


17 years ago, selective IgA deficiency was diagnosed in a 45-year-old woman suffering from dermatitis ulcerosa. In 1984, this patient developed oral cancer with metastases in the regional lymph nodes. Her long-term history of nicotine and alcohol abuse in combination with IgA deficiency seemed to be a risk factor for oral malignancy.


Introduction: The advances of modern society have brought great challenges to the most varied sectors of the labor market, leading individuals to readapt to the new work processes. One of the challenges refers to long hours and multiple employment relationships, a fact that increases the vulnerability, the chances of illness and absenteeism of workers. Objective: To know the prevalence of absenteeism among workers in the Unified Health System, as well as the most affected professionals, the most prevalent cause and the average time away from work. Methodology: This is a systematic review of the literature guided by the PRISMA protocol. The evidence, published until December 31, 2019, was retrieved from the WEB OF SCIENCE, WHOLIS, PAHO, SCOPUS, SCIELO and PUBMED/MEDLINE databases and the evaluation of the quality of the studies was conducted by an adapted version of the STROBE protocol. Results: The findings of the 17 articles included in this review reveal that the frequency of absenteeism, as well as the average time of absence between workers in the Unified Health System, is variable. The selected studies point to nursing professionals as the category that is most absent from work. However, when considering this finding, it should be noted that the number of studies found for the other professional categories is limited. Conclusions: The consequences of absenteeism do not fall only on the worker or the employer, but they create a burden on non-absent professionals, a fact that compromises the quality of care for users of the Unified Health System. It is highlighted that knowledge about absenteeism can be a important tool for the management of health work.


In the future high energy physics experiments, the question of properly matching the phenomenological programs that describe different parts of the physics processes (such as hard scattering, hadronization, decay of resonances, detector response, etc.) is very important. In the past, FORTAN common blocks filled with lists of objects (particles, strings, clusters, etc.) of defined properties, origins and descendants were in use. Similar structures are now envisaged, for future programs, to be written in languages such as C++ or Java.
From the physics point of view such an approach is not correct, since this kind of data structures impose certain approximations on the physics content. In the present paper, we will explore their limits, using examples from the physics of W's, tau's and the Higgs boson, still to be discovered.


How could a book exploring culture and ethnicity not interest a nurse? Chapters cover ethnicity, the diversity of UK ethnic groups, managing diversity in health care, communication, the effects of disease on family and community, mental health, substance misuse and refugees and asylum seekers.


Read in Section of Ophthalmology, Otology and Laryngology of the American Medical Association, May, 1884. During a short sojourn at Cresson Springs, last summer, I became acquainted with the mineral springs of the place; and having observed their therapeutic value on some persons staying there, I resolved to give the matter a thorough test. It was an easy matter to obtain a sufficient quantity of the waters for trial during the winter, and the following remarks will give a resume of the results of numerous trials as well as a few hints as to the proper use of mineral waters in general. The following analyses of the iron, alum and magnesia springs at Cresson, were made by Professor F. A. Genth, of the University of Pennsylvania, for the State Geological Survey, in 1875. One gallon of 231 cubic inches contains: There are at Cresson three springs: One a very strong


Studies have conceptualized work involvement as a multidimensional construct. However
researchers have so far provided inconclusive agreement on the dimensionality of this latent
factor. Therefore, a re-conceptualization of work involvement scale is crucial due to the
inconsistencies in the measure of this construct. This study attempts to examine the construct
validity of the work involvement measure by using a Malay-translated version of the instrument.
A priori proposition was made that work involvement is a single-dimensional construct. This
means that work involvement measurement can be represented by a single factor consisting of
five items. SPSS version 14 and AMOS 16 were used to analyze the data. The findings supported
the single-dimensionality of work involvement factor based on the results from exploratory and
confirmatory factor analyses. The research results also showed acceptable internal consistency
reliability for the work involvement factor, which suggested the utility of the five-item work
involvement measure in the Malaysian context.


Abstract : A model is presented to succeed the 'Response to Power Model'. It posits the existence of two distinctly different components for each of the four manipulative roles; authoritarianism, permissiveness, rebelliousness, and ingratiation. The interactive component results from direct positive reenforcement of existing behavior, representing an effort to effect harmony. The counteractive components result from conficts in needs and are directed toward efforts to force a change in the partner's behavior. The similarity in overt behaviors and differences in purpose of these two components has done much to confuse the leadership field. This model reconciles the paradox of the opposing viewpoints of behavior modification and humanism. This shows how both dynamics are operating simultaneously. Research results are reported to support the hypotheses presented by the model. Directly induced role changes in the other dyad member are still only minimal. There is very strong confirmation, however, for the actor's acquisition roles which are related to his perception of the target person. In all areas, these fit the hypotheses posed by the model.


In this article we examine the law enforcement aspects of the fight against fraud-related crimes targeting European subsidy funds. Attention is given to police strategies, international co-operation in particular between police forces as well as the relationship between the European Communities and the police services of the member states.


Variability with respect to seed mellowness in pomegranate was studied in the hybrid seedlings resulting from intercultivar crosses comprising 17 parents. The proportion of very soft to soft seeded hybrids ranged from 4.88 per cent to 44.86 per cent. The sof seeded female parent G-137 had the highest rate of transmission of seed mellowness. It has been suggested that parents are heterozyous for seed mellowness and there are modifying factors affecting seed mellowness, probably an interaction between parents which modify seed mellowness expression.


Objective of the paper is to remote monitoring and control of different parameter such as temperature, humidity, obstacle detection or counter etc. for different applications by using embedded Ethernet microcontroller. This system used 2 Analog temperature Channel, 1 Humidity sensor channel and 1 optical sensor channel, connected with 8 light emitting diode to get high and low indication for each application simultaneously, provided with one hooter indicator which will give alarm for certain Low & High Condition. For Control purpose provided one electrical switch with 1-Analog temp channel which run the fan when high indication appears and stop the fan when low indication appears.


The emerging ultrawide-band (UWB) impulse technology has found numerous applications in the commercial as well as the military sector. The rapid technological advances have made it possible to implement (cost-effective, short-range) impulse radar and impulse-radio communication and localization systems. Array beamforming and space-time processing techniques promise further advancement in the operational capabilities of impulse radar and impulse-radio communications to achieve long-range coverage, high capacity and interference-free quality of reception. We introduce a realistic signal model for UWB impulse waveforms and develop the principles of space-time array processing based on the signal model. A space-time resolution function (STRF), a space-frequency distribution function (SFDF) and a monopulse-tracking signal are derived for impulse waveforms received by a self-steering array beamforming system. The directivity peak-power pattern and energy pattern of the beamformer are also derived. Computer plots of the STRF, SFDF and the beam patterns are obtained. The directivity beam patterns of impulse waveforms are sidelobe-free and, therefore, there is no need for sidelobe suppression via amplitude weighting of the array elements. Also, the resolution angle for the beam patterns is derived as a decreasing function of array size and frequency bandwidth. Electronic beamsteering based on slope processing of monopulse waveforms is described.


Peer reviewed conference paper given at Digital Fabrication 2012/NIP28, 28th International Conference on Digital Printing Technologies, 3D Printing panel. David Huson and colleagues at the Centre for Fine Print Research at the University of the West of England are conducting a project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council to
continue their research into the 3D printing of ceramic materials. Many ceramic manufacturing companies use 3D CAD software and 3D printing technologies to produce design concept models for evaluation, although the value to the design process is limited due to the type of materials that can be printed, conventional modelling and processing methods still need to be used to achieve a design concept model in a real material. In the UK ceramic industry, one of the companies at the forefront of these developments is Denby Pottery, a leading tableware manufacturer; they use several Z Corporation printers in their design studio to aid in the development of new design concepts. They are extremely positive about these technologies and cite great advantages in terms of time, cost and design flexibility. Denby are seeking a concept model process that gives a prototype that looks and feels like the final product
and which can be fully tested for functionality glaze and decoration. In collaboration with Denby Pottery as the industrial partner the research project has refined and
enhanced the 3D ceramic printing process already developed at the University of the West of England, and has enabled the production of concept models of new design ideas in a real ceramic material, printed directly from CAD data, fired, glazed and decorated. Conventionally, highly vitrified thin section bodies such as stoneware, bone china and porcelain used in tableware require the use of profile setters during firing to maintain the integrity of the
shape. Profile setters are purpose built ceramic supports that have a similar expansion and contraction rate to the object they are supporting. An advantage of the 3D printing process is that it is possible to generate and print a custom shaped refractory profile setter within the 3D printer at the same time as printing the ceramic object. One of the aims of the project has been to investigate the potential of these ceramic firing supports and their advantages in the production of one-off ceramic design concept models.


INTRODUCTION: Although electronic cigarettes are primarily advertised as smoking cessation tools, recent studies found a significant increase of adolescents who are non-smokers initiating the use of electronic cigarettes, and the understanding of the rationale behind those non- smoking adolescents' use of electronic cigarettes is not yet well-established. Guided by the question "What factors increase the likelihood of non-smoking adolescents' use of electronic cigarettes?", this scoping review identifies the current landscape of scholarly explorations on this topic. It aims to provide heuristic implications on shaping the future research agenda that could enlighten social work interventions towards adolescents' use of electronic cigarettes.
METHODS: Nine electronic databases were searched and primary research articles exploring the reasons why adolescents (13–18 years of age) initiated their use of electronic cigarettes were screened. A PRISMA-ScR was used to record the results from the search strategy.
FINDINGS: Of the five studies retrieved from the database search, three were qualitative studies, and two were quantitative, with all five articles being from the United States. Thematic analysis was used and identified four key themes for the factors influencing the use of electronic cigarettes in this population of interest: personal relationships, social context, ease of access, and production features.
CONCLUSION: There is a significant gap in the literature around the reasons why adolescent non-smokers use electronic cigarettes. Conducting further research into this will expand the knowledge of social work practitioners and inform future, evidence-informed interventions and electronic cigarette cessation programmes to reduce the harm electronic cigarettes may have.


Word learning remains a complicated process for humans even though technology-enhanced learning platforms such as u-learning, m-learning, computer-assisted language learning have shown great promise. Limited learning scopes and lack of motivation remained the criticisms and challenges for ubiquitous and mobile learning research. This study aims to integrate three computer-assisted language learning tools, namely AIVAS (Appropriate Image-based Image Acquisition System), IU (Image Understanding) Ecosystem, and IVLS (Incidental Vocabulary Learning System), to broaden the word learning scopes. With this integration, the users of these systems would learn incidental and intentional vocabulary seamlessly. Furthermore, this paper addresses issues on image analytics to design new methodologies to broaden the word learning scopes in informal learning.


Given massive heterogeneous online media, how can we summarize events, and discover causal relationships among them, in real time? Indeed we are living in a deluge of information, everyday hundreds of thousands of news articles are published, millions of postings from social media and internet forums are written, and billions of search queries are generated by Internet users. To convey user-interested news events and their big pictures for better understanding, building real-time event recommendation system is indispensable. Our proposed system, Eventera, aggregates massive online media from heterogeneous channels, summarizes them into events, discovers meaningful associations by bridging the events, and generates a sequence map of events that provides a big picture of how real life events interact with each other over time. We demonstrate how our system help users understand events and their causal relationships effectively.


Objective: to analyze the inhibitory effect of limbal mesenchymal stem cells
(LMSCs) with fibrin glue (FG) scaffold on fibrosis formation after trabeculectomy
in rabbits.
Materials and methods: This experimental study was conducted under local
ethical review board. A total 40 rabbits with 10 rabbits in control group (group 1),
10 rabbits underwent trabeculectomy without any therapy (group 2), 20 rabbits
underwent trabeculectomy and received subconjunctival transplantation of FG
scaffold and LMSCs with FG scaffold (group 3 and 4 respectively). They were
terminated on day 21 post-operation. Histology and immunohistochemistry were
performed to evaluate fibrosis area, EGF, bFGF, TGF-β, and MMP-9 expression
within macrophage in subconjunctival area.
Results: The fibrotic area was significantly lower on LMSCs with FG group
(3.70±0.829, p=0.000) compared to group 2 (28.60±10.985). TGF-β were
significantly lower in group 4 (1.556±0.543, p=0.019) compared to group 2
(2.210±0.513), suggesting repressive effect of LMSCs on TGF-β as key regulator
in tissue fibrosis. EGF (3.77 ± 1.11, p=0.97) and bFGF (4.111±0.660, p=0.028)
were higher in group 4 compared to group 2. EGF and bFGF have significant
positive effect on fibrosis formation, suggesting effect on regulation of bleb
integrity. MMP-9 has significant negative effect on fibrosis formation (b=-1.171,
p=0.026), suggesting a proteolytic enzyme in inhibiting fibrosis formation role.
Conclusion: TGF-β may play a central role in wound healing after trabeculectomy.
LMSCs may exert inhibitory effect in fibrosis after trabeculectomy through
paracrine effect that modulate wound microenvironment resulting in proteolytic
activity of MMP-9


This thesis researches on technique of validation code recognition. It adopts a denoising approach based on recursive algorithm and employs the segmentation method through scanning borderline between characters. To select and extract stable and simple feature is key to the validation code recognition system. Thus we propose a simple character feature extraction approach. This approach calculates only one grid feature and transforms the original feature by LDA algorithm. Then the feature set is put into the minimum-distance classifier for recognition. In order to improve the low recognition rate for similar characters, the number of training set is increased. It is proved that better recognition performance is achieved.


*E. Salchow and R. Lal, School of Natural Resources, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. *Corresponding author firstname.lastname@example.com. ABSTRACT On-site impacts of erosion on crop yield are difficult to evaluate because of the confounding effect of landscape position. In a six-year study of crop productivity on soils of three erosion phases and one depositional phase occupying 0 to 6% slopes in westcentral Ohio, few significant differences were found when crop yields from replications of these four phases were averaged and compared. Therefore, principal components analysis was used as an alternative approach. The slope, aspect, and plan and profile curvatures of each replicate were calculated from elevation survey data. Erosion phase was significantly but weakly correlated with slope, aspect and plan and profile curvature. Quartile yield rank was significantly but weakly correlated with concave profile curvature and with the depositional phase. Quartile yield rank was also correlated with the second principal component, showing that higher yields were associated with concave profile curvature and low slopes. The data have direct relevance to identifying strategies for erosion management on the basis of its on-site effects.


In this paper we maintain that the weight of evidence supports the view that melanin granules of mammalian melanocytes are specially modified mitochondria. We do not mean by this that ordinary mature mitochondria are necessarily transformed into melanized structures. Rather it has always been our concept that the melanized particulates represent modified mitochondria that have acquired melanin in the course of a specialized ontogeny.'-3 According to this view the divergence between differentiation as a melanin granule, or differentiation as an ordinary mitochondrium, could begin a t a promitochondrial stage. This brings up a fundamental, though still unsettled, question: What is the nature of the complete life history of the mito~hondrium?~ Interpretations of mitochondrial ontogeny based on electron-microscope images of fixed preparations must take into account certain well-documented facts concerning the hereditary properties of mitochondria, especially experimental data obtained with higher plants where demonstration of both cytoplasmic and nuclear inheritance is readily feasible. This cytogenetic information, together with data concerning the biochemical properties of mitochondria and their derivatives, furnish important dimensions necessary for a total evaluation of the problem at hand.


The future integration of different energy carriers in a single multi-energy network is fundamental for enhancing the flexibility, efficiency and sustainability of the whole energy system. This challenge is strongly associated with the digital transition of networks, as it requires an integrated management of data coming not only from several internal systems of utilities (GIS, asset management, DMS), but also related to different energy vectors. This paper presents a semantic, modular, open-source platform based on international standards to manage and study multi-energy networks: the Multi Energy Semantic Platform (MESP). The architecture, based on Kubernetes and microservices, ensures synergy between semantic web technologies and big data/machine learning algorithms. To show the potential of the platform, a real case study for the city of Milan is presented. In this example, the electricity distribution grid and the district heating network are described using a compatible semantic model (based on IEC CIM) and their exchange points are identified and geographically visualized. Both utilities and universities may benefit from this open-source platform, which supports an easy integration of innovative artificial intelligence algorithms and is adaptable according to the needs of considered use cases. Moreover, the MESP may support management operations of energy communities or small electric cooperatives, which cannot afford large investments both in economic terms and in human resources.


The promising layered lithium-rich cathode materials, Li1.2Mn0.6−xNi0.2YxO2 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.05), have been synthesized by substituting Mn4+ in Li1.2Mn0.6Ni0.2O2 with unusually large Y3+ ions, in order to improve their cycling performance and rate capability. An oxalate co-precipitation method is adopted in the synthetic process. X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns show that, other than as a dopant, the yttrium element is found to become Y2O3 or LiYO2 in excess Y3+-doped samples. The effects of yttrium content on the electrochemical properties of the lithium-rich materials are investigated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and galvanostatic charge–discharge tests as well. It demonstrates that the high capacity retention (240.7 mA h g−1 after 40 cycles at 0.1 C rate) and superior rate capability (184.5 mA h g−1 after 40 cycles at 1 C rate) have been achieved by the lithium-rich materials with a suitable amount of Y3+ doping. The "super-large" Y3+ can expand Li+-diffusing channels in the layered structure and stabilize the material structure.


This paper is concerned with a new implementation of a production system by using a relational DBMS and FORTRAN and its application to construction of an intelligent man-machine interface of a speech database called SPEECH-DB. Our Production system can be viewed as a nondeterministic FORTRAN programming system based on content-directded invocation of subroutines. The interface is composed of the following three subsystems: Japanese Command processing Subsystem (JCS), which translates the queries stated in Japanese into commands, Problem Solving Subsystem (PSS), which diagnoses errors and answers user's questions, and MONITOR, which manages the flow of control among these subsystems and SPEECH-DB. Design philosopy and basic mechanism are presented together with some examples of the system performance.


Being an Early Career Feminist Academic: Global Perspectives, Experiences and Challenges, edited by Rachel Thwaites and Amy Pressland
Young scholars tell it like it is but is knowledge of replaceability a bar to change? asks Finn Mackay


Summary form only given. We experimentally demonstrate the validity of the concept that separates coherent polarization and incoherent exciton population. We observed directly the transfer of polarization into population. The decay of the microscopic polarization builds up the population, but the macroscopic polarization in form of Rayleigh scattering decays faster when inhomogeneous broadening dominates.


The image of a foreigner is regarded in the Russian language consciousness in the comic texts (anecdotes). Topic classification of anecdotes helps to reveal the main types of current stereotypes of a foreigner image. It is not seen as a hostile one in spite of the differences in cultures, realities and mentality.


The effectiveness of tele-physiotherapy platforms has been proven in several medical conditions in different parts of the world; however its implementation by physiotherapists in Nigeria is low due to several limiting factors. This study was designed to investigate the perceived challenges by physiotherapists to tele-physiotherapy implementation in Nigeria. Participants were recruited purposively. Data was collected qualitatively through focus group discussion (FGD). Two sessions of the FGD which was made up of six physiotherapists were conducted. Themes were generated using grounded theory analysis and the recorded interview was transcribed and analysed using content thematic analysis. Identified challenges to tele-physiotherapy in Nigeria are inadequate and underdeveloped infrastructures, ethical issues, training of physiotherapists/patients' literacy needs, need for physiotherapists-patients contact during treatment, cultural barriers and financial implication. It was concluded that successful implementation of tele-physiotherapy in Nigeria could be achieved if the identified challenges were addressed.


TIIERE are certain points in the history of civilization at which ideals, previously unquestioned, are tested and put upon their defence. At the present time the principle of nationality, which in most past ages has been accepted as above dispute, is undergoing such a testing process. Its claims are being set against those of the wider principle which may be described from slightly different points of view as humanitarian, cosmopolitan, or universalistic. Now the place of this wider principle or ideal as one of the highest ends of human progress is too clear to be overlooked or denied; and, since we cannot seek to displace it, the question arises whether the ideal of nationality must be rejected as outworn and as a mere hindrance to progress, or if both may continue to be held as supplementary and not inconsistent. Is the principle of nationality abrogated by that of universal brotherhood, or may it be conserved as an essential part of the latter? The question is a living one; and not only is it answered in various ways, but it may be approached from several different points. Of these three may be named. It would be possible to attempt a general survey of recent thought, with the object of determining whether the cause of nationalism is a grow-


Motivated by the need to understand the flammability limits of condensed-phase fuels in microgravity, isolated single droplet combustion experiments were carried out in the Combustion Integrated Rack Facility onboard the International Space Station. Experimental observations of methanol droplet combustion and extinction in oxygen/carbon-dioxide/nitrogen mixtures at 0.7 and 1 atmospheric pressure in quiescent microgravity environment are reported for initial droplet diameters varying between 2 mm to 4 mm in this study.The ambient oxygen concentration was systematically lowered from test to test so as to approach the limiting oxygen index (LOI) at fixed ambient pressure. At one atmosphere pressure, ignition and some burning were observed for an oxygen concentration of 13% with the rest being nitrogen. In addition, measured droplet burning rates, flame stand-off ratios, and extinction diameters are presented for varying concentrations of oxygen and diluents. Simplified theoretical models are presented to explain the observed variations in extinction diameter and flame stand-off ratios.


Purpose

To investigate the change of anterior angle morphology after phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation in eyes with cataract using Swept-Source optical tomography (SS-OCT) in elder Asian people

Methods

One eye of 31 patients with cataract was performed phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation. Before and after the operation, the postop 1 day and 1 month, the anterior chamber angles were evaluated by SS-OCT(CASIA®, Tomey) under dark conditions using three-dimensional angle analysis scan protocol. In order not to indent eyes, in naturally eye opening status, we obtained SS-OCT scans and analyzed with nasal and temporal quadrant of eyes. AOD, TISA, TIA were calculated automatically by SS-OCT after an observer marked the scleral spurs (AOD: Angle Open Distance, TISA: Trabecular-Iris Space Area, TIA: Trabecular-Iris Angle).

Results

Enrolled 31 patients were 18 men and 13 women. The mean age was 68.71 ± 9.82 years. Preoperative means of AOD, TISA, TIA were 0.51 ± 0.27 (mm), 0.21 ± 0.11 (mm), 28.83 ± 11.51 (°). Postop 1day and 1month, the means of AOD, TISA, TIA were 0.63 ± 0.19 (mm), 0.24 ± 0.08 (mm), 32.05 ± 7.54 (°), and 0.67 ± 0.24 (mm), 0.26 ± 0.1 (mm), 36.78 ± 8.4 (°). Longitudinal data analysis was conducted based on multilevel model framework. The changes of AOD, TISA, TIA were significantly increased linearly or quadradically after adjusting age and gender (p = 0.004, p = 0.002, p = 0.000).

Conclusions

The eyes that were performed cataract operation have greater improved anterior chamber angle parameters. It means that cataract surgery can improve aqueous humor dynamic in angle closure suspect or glaucoma patients.


The formulation of principles of good administration the duty to give reasons Administrative Review Commission ombudsmen inquiries the courts and the law standing tribunals compensation - financial loss caused by administrative action origins and purposes of inquiries.


Combined with the development of modern energy saving technologies,the author discusses the energy saving technology of residential buildings from the wall heat-insulation and the application of new energy and technologies,analyzes the application of greening building energy saving technology in office and public facilities,and proposes technical measures for building energy saving at different parts,in order to promote the development of building energy saving technologies.


Multiple sensors of various source have been increasingly applied into different civilian situations as well as robotic welding process monitoring. How to take full advantage of these information, more importantly, scientifically fusion multisensory data for the specific application system may be of great challenge. In this paper, different sensing technique used for real-time welding quality monitoring were briefly reviewed and discussed in terms of their ability for implementation of data fusion system. Then, a feature-level data fusion application case of aluminum GTAW condition monitoring will be given with thoroughly discussion. This paper will provide some guidance for implementation of fusion system for process monitoring and defect detection.


New D–π–A–π–D type dyes based on compounds of the pyrimidine family, bearing thiophene linkers, have been designed, synthesized and characterized. The fluorescence behavior of these fluorophores have been evaluated for fifteen nitro compounds. The detection limits for these fluorophores in relation to nitro explosives in acetonitrile solution proved to be in the range from 10 to 10 mol/L. The sensor prototypes for handheld sniffer «Nitroscan» (Plant «Promautomatika», Ekaterinburg, Russia), based on these fluorophores, have been fabricated and used, as illustrated by reversible and sensitive fast detection of nitrobenzene in vapor phase concentrations up to 0.06 ppm.


This text explores key trends and challenges impacting on curriculum under postmodern conditions. The authors refer to themes such as enterprise culture, cultural contact, postmodern science, glocalization, technological change, postmodern constructions of literacy, the professionalization of educators, and critical literacy and new technologies.


We study numerically the critical region and the disordered phase of the random transverse-field Ising chain. By using a mapping of Lieb, Schultz, and Mattis to noninteracting fermions, we can obtain a numerically exact solution for rather large system sizes, L\ensuremath{\le}128. Our results confirm the striking predictions of earlier analytical work and, in addition, give results for some probability distributions and scaling functions. \textcopyright{} 1996 The American Physical Society.


The invention relates to a device for gripping objects, preferably elongate objects, for example trees, and causing the gripped objects to rotate about a horizontal axis, comprising gripper means for gripping the objects which are to be rotated, rotational drive means for driving the gripper means in rotation about the horizontal axis, and a brake, which is connected to the gripper means, for decelerating the rotational movement of the gripper means. The rotational drive means preferably comprise a hydraulic motor, and the brake is a disc brake.


Although lateral osteotomy is an important part of rhinoplasty, it is known to be closely associated with postoperative eyelid edema and ecchymosis after rhinoplasty. There is no consensus on which osteotomy methods are effective in reducing morbidity from rhinoplasty. This study compared the effects of different osteotomy methods on edema and ecchymosis after lateral osteotomy using a meta‐analysis.


The assessment of the state of macroeconomic security as a crucial component of economic security in the context of sustainable development and the forecasting of key indicators are becoming more critical in light of the complicated circumstances that the functioning of the Ukrainian economy is currently experiencing as a result of the full-scale Russian invasion. Therefore, this study aims to build a relevant system dynamic model for assessing and forecasting the level of macroeconomic security in the medium term. A system of dynamic models of three key indicators (GDP growth rate, consumer price index, and unemployment rate) was built based on Romer's model of economic growth with the author's modifications, a kinetic model of the price level, and an author's model of the dynamics of population groups. The model's average error equals 3.25%, the maximum one is 10.927% for the inactive population in 2018. A potential forecast was made, primary and alternative scenario forecasts were developed, and the mathematical expectation of key indicators according to the scenarios was calculated. Meanwhile, none of the developed forecasts characterized the state of the level of macroeconomic security precisely as optimal, which led to the conclusion that there is an urgent need to implement a system of measures to increase macroeconomic security.


As a result of advances in transducer materials, wave propagation technology, and device inventions, ultrasonic delay lines are now available with a large variety of delay characteristics and for operation over a wide range of frequencies that extend from the kilocycle to the microwave range. In this paper the principles of operation and characteristics of presently available designs will be reviewed, together with a description of some of the delay and amplification devices that are currently being developed and which should become available shortly.


The present paper discusses the reproductive and the larval developm- ent of Rhynchoplax coralicola under laboratory conditions. The zoea compr- ised three stages. The duration of zoeal stages was 13 days (three days to the first zoea, six days to the second zoea, and four days to the third days). Ovigerous female spawned more than two times and the incubation period was 15 days at about 26C.


361 2. Ganoza CA, Matthias MA, Saito M, Cespedes M, Gotuzzo E, Vinetz JM. Asymptomatic renal colonization of humans in the peruvian Amazon by Leptospira. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2010;4(2):e612. Epub 2010/02/27. pmid:20186328; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC2826405. 3. Adler B, Faine S. The antibodies involved in the human immune response to leptospiral infection. J Med Microbiol. 1978;11:387–400. 4. Romero EC, Caly CR, Yasuda PH. The persistence of leptospiral agglutinins titers in human sera diagnosed by the microscopic agglutination test. Rev Inst Med Trop São Paulo. 1998;40:183–184. 5. Cumberland PC, Everard COR, Levett PN. Assessment of the efficacy of the IgM enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and microscopic agglutination test (MAT) in the diagnosis of acute leptospirosis. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 1999;61:731–734. 6. Priyamvada L, Quicke KM, Hudson WH, Onlamoon N, Sewatanon J, Edupuganti S, et al. Human antibody responses after dengue virus infection are highly cross-reactive to Zika virus. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2016;113:7852–7. 10.1073/ pnas.1607931113


The significant growth of wearable electronics is in constant search for optimizing systems with high flexibility and self-powering capacity. In this work, we utilize flexible polypropylene ferroelectret (PPFE) thin film polymer with the large transverse piezoelectric coefficient for bending curvature self-powered sensing. The electric energy comes from the geometry distortion of the built-in macro dipoles with initial surface charge distributions. Theoretical analysis based on constitutive electromechanical equations and bi-layer bending mechanics provide a detailed understanding of the sensing mechanism and its applicability. Different evaluation methods are used to have a more comprehensive understanding of the electromechanical responses under different bending conditions. It has been found that the velocity and magnitude of the mechanical input influence the average voltage output, while instantaneous voltage is not dependent on the latter. The robustness of the material is also investigated, where the device shows no performance degradation by immersion into the water up to 12 hours and under 10k bending cycles. Thermal stability tests reveal degradation starting at ~ 75°C and an immediate failure of the device at ~ 150°C. Finally, an application is demonstrated by showing the potential use of the characterized system as a self-powered sensor for athletic assessment.


Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify factors influencing patient safety nursing activities of nurses working in long-term care hospitals. Methods: The participants were 126 nurses working in 8 long-term care hospitals in B city. Data were collected from June 26 to July 10, 2017. SPSS/WIN 23.0 was used for analysis with t-test, ANOVA, Scheffe test, Pearson correlation coefficients, and hierarchical multiple regression. Results: The factors influencing patient safety nursing activities in participants were general characteristics, career in present long-term care hospital, (β=-.23, p=.008), safety control (β=.29, p=.002) and intention to report (β=.19, p=.037); on the personal side, informal communication (β=-.31, p=.005) for the organizational side. These factors contributed 39% of the total variance in patient safety nursing activities. Conclusion: In the organizational dimension of long-term care hospital, formal communication channels should be strengthened to officially direct or report patient safety rather than using informal communication. In order to improve the sense of safety control, which is a personal side of long-term care hospital nurses, it is necessary to provide awareness and education about the continuous safety control and positively prepare the reporting atmosphere to increase long-term care hospital nurses" intention to report.


There are quite often statically complex structures, the reliability of theoretical calculations of which needs experimental verification in the world practice of design and construction. Studies of building structures functioning can be full-scale or carried out on their models in laboratory conditions depending on the goals set. Full-scale tests of building structures are more expensive, therefore, their implementation requires a special approach and justification.
However, to check the operation of complex, critical structures which primarily include metal spatial large-span structures of coatings of buildings and structures especially those used for the first time to assess their bearing capacity, to establish the degree of participation in the construction of each of the elements, to study the operation of individual new nodal elements etc., only full-scale tests are required.


The purpose of the present study is to investigate the effectiveness of Conflict Maps and the V-Shape method as teaching methods in bringing about conceptual change in science among primary eighth-grade students in Jordan. A randomly selected sample (N=63) from the Bani Kenana region North of Jordan was randomly assigned to the two teaching methods (Conflict Maps, N=31; V-Shape, N=32). A conceptual multiple-choice test was developed to measure misconceptions regarding electric energy commonly held by eighth-grade students. The data gathered were statistically processed using SPSS software. The results indicated that both methods, Conflict Maps and the V-Shape method, were successful in bringing about conceptual changes in the students. At the same time, the results did not prove either method to be superior in facilitating conceptual shifts regarding electric energy in eighth-grade students. In light of earlier results, this study recommends that curriculum developers take into account teaching methods designed according to conceptual change models and organize training workshops for teachers to learn how to integrate Conflict Maps and the V-Shape method into their teaching. Furthermore, this study recommends that similar studies be conducted with various subjects.


It is recently shown that when a drop of Glenlivet whisky evaporates, it leaves behind a uniform deposit [Phys. Rev. Lett. 116, 124501 (2016)]. This fascinating finding is utilized in the fabrication of electrochemical metallization memory (ECM) cells. The top (Ag) and bottom (Co) electrodes in the proposed structure are separated by a layer of Glenlivet whisky deposit (an insulator). Measurements show the device response is typical of ECM cells that involve threshold‐type switching, pinched hysteresis loops, and a large difference between the high‐ and low‐resistance states. The surface coating process used in these experiments simplifies the device fabrication and results in a biodegradable insulating layer, which may facilitate the recovery of recyclable materials at the end of the device's use.


The prognostic value of the signs was evaluated on the basis of the condition of the fontanelle, Moro reflex, and convulsive tendency. The tension of the fontanelle did not appear to be of notable prognostic significance, being normal in 75% of the fatal cases. Moreover, about 50% of the fatal cases had a positive Moro reflex. The cause is discussed. Out of the infans with a consistently negative Moro reflex about 30% were free af sequelae. There was a distinct preponderance of convulsions in the group of infants with sequelae, nearly all of whom had repeated seizures. One major seizure or 2-3 minor seizures in the neonatal period were not attributed with so much importance, as this form of convulsion had occurred in many of the infants without sequelae who had a history of convulsions. In the authors' opinion it is difficult to draw any prognostic conclusions from the individual clinical signs. The infant has to be carefully followed, and the largest possible number of clinical signs of cerebral birth injury must be included in the evaluation.


This study aimed to explore the emotional intelligence and rational as the factors to be affecting the consumer decision making. The reason behind the part of predicting the consumer decision making is very crucial for the organizations. The consumer's decision making towards a product based upon their emotional intelligence, in lieu of the past studies and researches done in the required as well as the related fields. Using quantitative research design, this study collected data from the individuals who were the decision makers. An adopted research instrument with 5-point Likert scale and included statements about the individuals' behaviour, perception and decision-making (Emotionality and rationality) was used. The findings of the study demonstrate that consumer's decision-making is primarily related with the understanding of the emotional intelligence of a consumer (Seller to be emotionally intelligent) and the understanding of the rational of a consumer (Seller to be rational). The results in the reviewed literature were found to be similar with the findings of the present study.


Developers face many difficult and unique challenges when designing Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) systems employing robust time and space partitioning as defined by the ARINC 653 open standard. Several such IMA system design challenges are posed by common hardware features such as interrupts, Direct Memory Access (DMA), and system Input/Output (I/O), as they may produce unpredictable distortions that violate the constraints of time and space partitioning. Time and space partitioning must be deterministic in an ARINC 653-based IMA system in order to avoid aircraft certification concerns and incompatibilities with the standards and guidelines set forth in DO-178B. Methods for identifying, analyzing, and rectifying potential determinism issues in the IMA system are presented herein. A sample system employing Wind Riverpsilas VxWorks 653 real-time operating system is used to empirically demonstrate determinism issues and how to overcome them, resulting in a certifiable IMA system which effectively uses hardware resources.


With wide application of the computer network in the electrical power industry, a partial discharge pattern recognition system is required not only to be very capable of recognizing PD patterns, but also to adopt the data compression technique to reduce the telecommunication time, as thereby can improve the rate to classify the PD data stored in remote computer. In this paper the fractal image compression technique is used to design the PD image remote recognition system. The influences of compression errors on recognition results are furthermore studied. It can be shown from analysis of the recognition results of large quantities of the PD samples that the considerably high compression ratio of PD images is achieved in use of fractal image compression technique which improves the corresponding recognition rate to PD images stored in remote computers and make the PD pattern remote recognition system more practicable.


The utility model discloses a 3M adhesive tape gluing tooling used for gluing a 3M adhesive tape on a rubber strip. The tooling comprises a base and a bracket arranged on the base; an adhesive tape wheel, on which a 3M adhesive tape disc is placed, is arranged on the bracket; a guide wheel and a pressing wheel which is used for pressing and gluing the 3M adhesive tape on the rubber strip are also arranged on the bracket; a positioning block below the pressing wheel is further arranged on the base; and a rubber strip guide groove matched with the rubber strip in width is formed on the positioning block. In the tooling, the 3M adhesive tape is tightly glued on the rubber strip through the matching of the pressing wheel and the positioning block with the rubber strip guide groove, so that the gluing quality between the 3M adhesive tape and the rubber strip as well as the processing efficiency for gluing the 3M adhesive tape on the rubber strip are improved, and the labor cost is reduced.


Tractor Design considerations are presented regarding tractor implement system application and intent. The paper reviews various tractor configurations such as wheel versus track, or rigid unit versus articulated to illustrate differences each may bring to traction, guidance control, and operator comfort. The paper discusses how the designer may want to deal with limitations and requirements relative to target markets. It also touches on design for manufacturability, serviceability, standards, and compliance and how these elements can be complimentary in nature.


This study aims to determine, analyze and obtain empirical evidence of the effect of auditor experience, professional skepticism, and auditor independence on the ability of auditors to detect fraud in a public accounting firm in Medan. The population used in this study are auditors who work in public accounting firms in Medan, both head office and branch offices. The sample of this research is 63 auditors from 168 auditors who work in public accounting firms. The data collection technique used a questionnaire which was measured by a Likert scale. The analysis technique in this study uses the analysis of the Structural Equation Model (SEM) or the Structural Equation Model with the help of the Smart PLS version 3.0 program. The results showed that there was an influence from the variable auditor experience, professional skepticism, and auditor independence on the ability of auditors to detect fraud. The results of the analysis show that the experience of the auditor on the ability of the auditor to detect fraud has a path coefficient of 0.361. Professional skepticism about the auditor's ability to detect fraud has a path coefficient of 0.372. Auditor independence on the auditor's ability to detect fraud has a path coefficient of 0.229. For this reason, it is expected that auditors in carrying out audit assignments are given the opportunity to audit various types of companies in order to enhance the auditor's experience.


Sericulture is agro based industry. India is the only country where all four kinds of silks viz. Mulberry, Muga, Tasar and Eri are commercially exploited. Attacus atlas, Linnaeus (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) is wild silk worm of India. Its conservation and exploitation in silk production is essential component of wild silk technology development in India. Therefore, rearing technique of A. atlas has been given in the paper. Cocoons were formed within 35-43 days. Cocoon weight, shell weight, shell length, shell width and shell thickness were 9.4 g, 1.82 g, 4.4 cm, 1.4 cm and 0.21 mm respectively, while shell ratio calculated was 19.32%. The rearing success of A. atlas was 15% on Angeer Ficus carica. The mated females laid 147 eggs and produced 22 offspring's with an average sex ratio (m: f) 1: 0.75.


An apparatus comprising: To map a table structure by a source identifier of an input / output (I / O) transaction is indicated, which is specifying a guest physical address and requested by an I / O device, the I / O device to a domain that is assigned to the I / O device; and an address translation structure coupled to the table structure to translate the guest physical address to a host physical address corresponding to the I / O transaction.


ARIEL is the new TRIUMF facility for production of radioactive ion beams that will enable the delivery of three simultaneous RIB beams to the ISAC experimental stations. Two additional target stations will produce beams by using either a 50 kW proton or from 500 kW electrons via photofission. The electron beam driver is going to be a 50 MeV 10 mA CW superconducting electron linac. The first stage of the e-linac installation is completed and commissioning is underway. The paper will present the e-linac design characteristics, installation, commissioning strategy and current results.


Glaucoma is an optic disease that is characterized by slow neurodegeneration of the optical nerves and steady loss of retinal ganglion cells. Over 70 million people suffer from glaucoma and it is estimated that over 118 million will suffer from it in 2040. A prime factor causing glaucoma is an increased in intraocular pressure (IOP) but the mechanism in how IOP contributes to glaucoma is still being studied. Blocking the aqueous humor through the trabecular meshwork (TM) is a major contributor for the IOP elevation. Endothelin (ET‐1) is a potent vasoconstrictor in which play's an important role in vascular system. Previous research has discovered that ET‐1 and its ETA/ETB receptors are also involved in the pathogenesis of glaucoma. The current study aims to test whether ET‐1 induced fibronectin deposition at TM. We hypothesize that ET‐1 induces over expression of fibronectin through c‐Jun‐mediated signaling pathway. Primary human TM cells were pretreated with c‐Jun siRNA, SP600125 (a JNK inhibitor to block activation of c‐Jun) or ET receptor antagonist's followed with ET‐1 treatment. Protein levels of fibronectin and c‐Jun were detected using immunoblotting. An increase of fibronectin and c‐Jun were detected in TM cells treated with ET‐1 for 24–72 hours. Fibronectin was increased as a result of c‐Jun being partially terminated by the knockdown of c‐Jun by C‐Jun siRNA. Blocking of ETA/ETB by BQ610/BQ788 reduced the expression of fibronectin. Our results preliminary demonstrate that ET‐1 induces the expression of fibronectin through c‐Jun mediated signaling pathway, suggesting that ET‐1 may cause the accumulation of fibronectin at TM contributing to IOP elevation.


Automated vehicles rely heavily on image data from visible spectrum cameras to perform a wide range of tasks from object detection, classification, and avoidance to path planning. The availability and reliability of these sensors in adverse weather is therefore of critical importance to the safe and continuous operation of an automated vehicle. This review paper presents a data communication-inspired Image Formation Framework that characterizes the data flow from object through channel to sensor, and subsequent processing of the data. This framework is used to explore the degree to which adverse weather conditions affect the cameras used in automated vehicles for sensing and perception. The effects of rain on each element of the model are reviewed. Furthermore, the prevalence of these rain-induced changes in publicly available open-source datasets is reviewed. The degree to which synthetic rain generation techniques can accurately capture these changes is also examined. Finally, this paper offers some suggestions on how future adverse weather automotive datasets should be collected.


The transverse magnetoresistance and de Haas-van Alphen (dHvA) effect in ferromagnetic RENi (RE: Pr, Nd and Sm) have been studied in fields up to 120 kOe and at temperatures down to 1.3 K. It was found that the Fermi surfaces of the three compounds contain an open surface along the b axis as in a non magnetic LaNi. On the other hand, the c -directional open surface was not found in PrNi and NdNi, being different from LaNi. Many dHvA frequency branches with the frequencies range of 2MG to 50MG were found. These branches show that the Fermi surfaces of these compounds are altered from that of LaNi by a relatively large spin splitting of the conduction band.


Clutter scenes are nonstationary in space and in time. In order to model clutter environments for extended spatial regions over lengthy time intervals, it is necessary to address the requirements for extended dynamic nonstationary scene generation. This capability is important for testing and evaluating clutter mitigation algorithms that employ spatiotemporal filtering techniques. Traditional Fourier-based and Autoregressive/Moving Average-based (ARMA-based) methods are compared and contrasted for their utility in meeting the objectives of dynamic scene generation. It is shown that Fourier-based approaches can be computationally intensive and that ARMA-based approaches require long warmup periods for structures having long temporal correlations. An alternative approach is presented referred to as the MEMERS (Multiple Extended Moving Evolving Radiance Screens) technique that is computation efficient and satisfies the specified nonstationary spatiotemporal clutter statistics. The MEMERS technique uses multiple radiance screen projection planes to achieve angle decorrelation of clutter scenes. It is shown that by applying motion vectors and imposing time evolution to each projection plane, dynamic clutter scenes having the proper nonstationary spatiotemporal statistics with proper space, time, and angle correlations is achieved.


A great deal of research on telecommunication network indicate that the network traffic is self-similar in essentially(represents long range dependence on correlation function).The statistic self-similarity mostly means traffic sequence which is observed in different time scale have the same statistic characteristics.First,this paper discusses the characteristics of the modern network traffic.Then,it analyzes the existing self-similar traffic models.It provides reference for measuring the online high speed traffic in the network and establishing right model according to the time series data measured.


Claudio Schuftan, MD Introduction Much is being said these days about Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The UN Secretary General is persistently asking for programs, such as UHC, to operationalize the human rights framework in all domains of development. Mostly, this has meant expensive international conferences are now devoted to the discussion and elaboration of UHC. But there is much ambiguity regarding this concept. In its earliest conception, UHC was about creating unified, comprehensive, publicly funded healthcare systems. In the current climate – dominated by neoliberal ideologies – the discussion is focused on offering patients "choices." Having choices is important, but the choices offered to patients occur in a particular political and economic environment and they are not politically neutral. The powers-that-be have exploited the ambiguities surrounding the term "UHC." Instead of promoting a unified, comprehensive public system, the focus is on creating a healthcare market driven by (mainly) private insurance companies. Such markets commodify health and are an anathema to those of us who see health as a human right. (Turiano and Smith 2008) In this editorial, I will discuss the challenges that are faced in recuperating the original meaning of UHC as the embodiment of human rights and not simply as another vehicle for feeding the coffers of the global Medical Industrial Complex. Key to my argument is that we need a political understanding of the way forward.


Five levels of African breadfruit (Treculia africana), corn and soybean mixtures (fc) in ratios of 40:5:55, 55:5:40, 70:5:25, 85:5:10 and 100:0:0, respectively, were hydrated to 15, 18, 21, 24 and 27% (fm) and extruded at 100, 120, 140, 160 and 180 rpm (ss) in a Brabender single-screw extruder. The objective was to study effects of process variable conditions on mineral and chemical composition of the mixtures. Models developed by response surface analysis were high (R2 = 0.7646–0.9732) for Na, Ca, Mg, protein, fat, fiber and carbohydrate, and showed no significant (P > 0.05) lack of fit. All process variables had significant (P ≤ 0.05) linear effects on Mg, protein and carbohydrate, quadratic effects on fat, energy and Mg and cross-product effects on Ca, Mg, protein and carbohydrate, when fc interacted with either fm or ss. Optimum process variable conditions that gave the best mineral and chemical composition were obtained at 40:5:55(fc), 18% (fm) and 140 rpm (ss).

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

The potentials of African breadfruit as a nutrient resource and its position in the food cycle of the people in the subtropical African countries makes its blending with other local ingredients one important way of expanding the scope of its utilization. African breadfruit seeds provide a delicacy and a specialized meal when consumed alone or with shelled milk-corn. The versatility and acceptance of extrusion as a processing technology and its benefits over conventional methods and worldwide adaptability to a variety of crops, makes its application in this research appropriate. Optimization of process variable conditions affecting mineral and chemical composition of extruded and unextruded mixtures of African breadfruit, corn and soybean, using response surface analysis, was the thrust of the study. It is expected to produce an optimum process combination that could give the best mineral and chemical composition for a possible scale-up operation in African breadfruit seed processing enterprises.


Online banking has been the preferred mode of banking amongst the youth. All major retail banks offer an online channel for transaction processing as well as product sales to a certain extent and major banks also give information about risks and precautions to be taken for online banking on their web page. But still there are many online frauds being reported daily and is on the rise. As for banking customers, online banking is very convenient from their cosy comforts and highly cost efficient for the bank as well. But how safe is online banking? This study was devised to find out what lies ahead for online banking. The youth who are the future bankers were chosen from the city of Mumbai and the findings are alarming The findings reveal a very easy attitude, not taking enough precautions while banking online. At least a third of the respondents do not take any precautions and this is very disturbing due to the fact that it is their own money which is not taken good care. Banks need to put enhanced security measures in place and make it more compelling before any major frauds are reported.


It is generally conceded that there is no one circumstance associated with occupation which has a more baneful influence upon health than the protracted inhalation of dust.


This paper presents some aspects of the calibration plan that has been developed for NFIRAOS, the TMT first light MCAO system. The plan consolidates the best practices from current 8-meter class AO instruments, while also addressing the specificities of NFIRAOS. We present the calibration hardware that will be available in NFIRAOS, including artificial sources, diagnostic detectors and supporting software. We then discuss two key calibration procedures in more details: the measurement of the DM-WFS interaction matrix and the multi-conjugate AO correction of the NFIRAOS non-common path aberration.


Testosterone in patients with acute myocardial infarction and glucose abnormalities and in matched controls : a report from the GAMI study


Although otoacoustic emissions (OAE) are used as clinical and research tools, the correlation between OAE behavioral estimates of hearing status is not large. In normal‐hearing individuals, the level of OAEs can vary as much as 30 dB when the frequency is changed less than 5%. These pseudoperiodic variations of OAE level with frequency are known as fine structure. Hearing thresholds measured with high‐frequency resolution reveals a similar (up to 15 dB) fine structure. We examine the impact of OAE and threshold fine structures on the prediction of auditory thresholds from OAE levels. Distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAEs) were measured with sweeping primary tones. Psychoacoustic detection thresholds were measured using pure tones, sweep tones, FM tones, and narrow‐band noise. Sweep DPOAE and narrow‐band threshold estimates provide estimates that are less influenced by cochlear fine structure and should lead to a higher correlation between OAE levels and psychoacoustic thresholds. [Research supp...


In order to assure the safety operation of military ATC system, on the basis of fuzzy matter-element analysis theory, a safety assessment model of military ATC system is proposed on the basis of safety assessment index system of military ATC system. The example analysis result shows that the assessment result basically reflects the actual safety level of the of military ATC system, providing a new way for military ATC safety assessment.


The results of the follow{up spectroscopy of 178 emission{line galaxy (ELG) candidates from the Case objective{prism survey and nine Markarian galaxies with the 6 m telescope are described. Only the candidates clas- sied in the Case survey as those with emission lines were observed with the aim to form a statistical sample of blue compact galaxies (BCGs) with strong emission lines in the zone =8 h 16 h ,a nd =+ 29+38 .W e present the redshifts, equivalent widths and flux ratios for the strongest lines and the spectrum type for most of the galaxies with detected emission lines. A signicant frac- tion ( 23%) of the observed Case galaxies do not show emission lines in blue. Preliminary analysis of the data is presented and the properties of the observed ELGs are compared with those of other known samples 1 .


The water resources reflect the low-carbon economy in China,the development of which needs national support to implement specific policies in favor of hydropower,set up an environmental tax,and establish immigration benefitial mechanisms.


Abstract The reluctance network model of a permanent magnet tubular motor (PMTM) has been presented in the paper. The reluctance values of the magnetic circuit have been calculated with using analytical expressions. The air gap reluctance has been determined with using both analytical expressions and the finite element method (FEM). Using the calculation model, the flux values coupled with the windings have been obtained and used in the calculations of force value. The calculated results have been compared with numerical and measured ones.


Since the original paper by Peter Higgs in 1964, which was only a page and a half long, the number of publications on the topic of the Higgs particle has grown year by year and threatens to overwhelm us. If only for this reason it has become imperative that we find the Higgs. In this lecture series we will begin with a general review of the standard model Higgs and a summary of existing experimental limits on Higgs masses. We will then discuss Higgs searches at e{sup +}e{sup {minus}} machines which are just coming on line, e.g. SLC and LEP, and proceed to work our way up to TLC, CLIC, and the SSC, where we will introduce the topic of W{sup +}W{sup {minus}} interactions. The range of Higgs masses we cover will span six orders of magnitude from MeV to TeV. Non-minimal Higgs searches will not be dealt with in this lecture series; instead see the excellent theoretical reviews of both minimal and non-minimal model Higgs. 55 refs., 51 figs., 20 tabs.