Nearly one in five pregnancies end in early pregnancy loss (EPL), also known as miscarriage, and usually in the first trimester.1 For pregnant people and their families, EPL can be a traumatic experience. This may be further complicated when patients are referred to emergency rooms and unfamiliar specialists for care. While EPL has been managed with dilation and curettage in the operating room, treating EPL in office-based primary care settings is safe, effective, less costly, and acceptable.2 Treatment options include expectant management ("watch and wait"), medication management with misoprostol, and uterine aspiration with manual vacuum aspiration (MVA).3,4 Estimated rates of success to pass an EPL differ slightly by treatment and miscarriage subcategory. With expectant management, by day 14, success rates range from 52%-84%.5 For medication management with one misoprostol dose, success rates range from 81%-93%.6 With MVA, success rates are 98%-100%; it is equally effective as dilation and curettage and has fewer risks of bleeding complications.7 Patients prefer receiving EPL treatment in primary care settings due to privacy, efficiency, and comfort with one's own clinician.7 Expanding EPL management in these settings may enhance care by offering continuity, thorough information and communication about their EPL, emotional support, and patient-centered counseling for informed decision-making with the patient's usual clinician.8-11 Outcomes improve when patients actively participate in the decision-making process about how to manage their EPL.12 Family physicians represent over one-third of primary care clinicians in the United States and are most likely to practice in underserved urban and rural communities where


The adoption of new technologies is the most important phase for integrating new technologies into the traditional processes of an organization. This study aims to assess the importance of critical success factors by developing a critical success factor framework, relationship, and subfactors that influence the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies (AMTs) in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The framework was developed based on previous studies that were grouped into five critical success factors, namely, strategy, organization, top management, environment, and technology. We then applied structural equation modeling (SEM). A total of 212 samples were gathered and grouped. The results indicate that strategy is the most important critical success factor, followed by organization, top management, technology, and environment.


To begin with, this paper introduces a topic map oriented e-learning platform-Yotta. We compare the Yotta with the traditional e-learning platform Moodle from the aspects of learning resources organization, design of learning activities, learning behavior characteristics of learners, etc. Secondly, we provide two new criteria which can reflect e-learners` learning behavior using topic maps: the coverage of knowledge elements clicked by e-learners on topic maps (F), the length of time from loginning Yotta to clicking on the first useful knowledge element (T). Finally, we analyze the changes of e-learners` learning behavior and the learning efficiency on these two different elearning platforms. The testees in the experiment are twenty eight students learning the course of "Computer Network". The experimental results show that the features as learning positivity and learning time of e-learners do not change with the type of network platforms. This discovery can further provide the nodes of our personalized recommendation to e-learners.


A perturbative study of a general class of lattice Dirac operators is reported, which is based on an algebraic realization of the Ginsparg-Wilson relation in the form ${\ensuremath{\gamma}}_{5}({\ensuremath{\gamma}}_{5}D)+({\ensuremath{\gamma}}_{5}D){\ensuremath{\gamma}}_{5}{=2a}^{2k+1}({\ensuremath{\gamma}}_{5}{D)}^{2k+2}$ where k stands for a non-negative integer. The choice $k=0$ corresponds to the commonly discussed Ginsparg-Wilson relation and thus to the overlap operator. We study one-loop fermion contributions to the self-energy of the gauge field, which are related to the fermion contributions to the one-loop \ensuremath{\beta} function and to the Weyl anomaly. We first explicitly demonstrate that the Ward identity is satisfied by the self-energy tensor. By performing careful analyses, we then obtain the correct self-energy tensor free of infrared divergences, as a general consideration of the Weyl anomaly indicates. This demonstrates that our general operators give correct chiral and Weyl anomalies. In general, however, the Wilsonian effective action, which is supposed to be free of infrared complications, is expected to be essential in the analyses of our general class of Dirac operators for the dynamical gauge field.


In this work we discuss the validity of the thin-lens approximation in experiments for focal distance determination. We use the matrix formalism for the study of ray trajectories through a thick lens system and introduce the concept of principal planes. It is shown that for a typical lens used in the undergraduate laboratory at the University of Sao Paulo Physics Institute, the thin lens approximation is not valid.


ix CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1 CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE 14 CHAPTER THREE: METHODS 37 CHAPTER FOUR: PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA 44 CHAPTER FIVE: CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 71 REFERENCES 81 APPENDICES APPENDIX A: LETTERS OF APPROVAL 93 APPENDIX B: CONTENT ANALYSIS DOCUMENTS 96 APPENDIX C: INSTITUTIONAL PARTICIPATION MATERIALS 103 APPENDIX D: PROFILES OF PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS 111 APPENDIX E: INTERCODER RELIABILITY 116 APPENDIX F: CONTENT DEVICE FREQUENCY IN PSAs 119 APPENDIX G: DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS 129 APPENDIX H: CURRICULUM VITAE 133


The 2D electron gas (2DEG) formed at the surface of SrTiO$_3$(001) has attracted great interest because of its fascinating physical properties and potential as a novel electronic platform, but up to now has eluded a comprehensible way to tune its properties. Using angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy with and without spin detection we here show that the band filling can be controlled by growing thin SrTiO$_3$ films on Nb doped SrTiO$_3$(001) substrates. This results in a single spin-polarised 2D Fermi surface, which bears potential as platform for Majorana physics. Based on our results it can furthermore be concluded that the 2DEG does not extend more than 2 unit cells into the film and that its properties depend on the amount of SrO$_x$ at the surface and possibly the dielectric response of the system.


On Barabasi–Albert networks (BA) and variations as well as on Erdos–Renyi (ER) random graphs, we study the occurrence of a gap in the neighbor numbers k(i) versus node index i (with i=1,2,…,N) at m=2, 4, 6, 10, 50, 100 and 150 and with up to N=1000000 nodes. Here, we call "gap" a jump in the neighbor numbers k(i) when i equals the initial number m of neighbors; m is also the number of neighbors randomly selected by a newly added node. The size of the gap depends on the value of m and causes a deformation in the structure k(i) of the networks studied here. We give a systematic investigation of the gap in all types of BA networks known to us, and only the undirected BA (UBA) network and the ER graphs show no gap for m>4.


The purpose of this study is to investigate the current situation of physical education and health curriculum in primary and secondary schools in Guizhou Province, and to provide reference for promoting the better implementation of physical education and health curriculum in Guizhou Province. In the form of questionnaires, 1549 parents' questionnaires and 254 teachers' questionnaires were collected and statistically analyzed in Guizhou Province, China. Use Excel to summarize and analyze the collected questionnaires. The results found the teaching content could basically meet the needs of students. The satisfaction of primary school students, junior high school students and senior high school students with physical education and health curriculum evaluation was 71.6%, 68.4% and 63.6%, respectively. Students' satisfaction with the content of physical education and health curriculum in senior high school decreased; both students and teachers believed that all students had the opportunity to participate in sports activities in physical education and health classes, but the time for skill learning and physical training in PE classes in primary and secondary schools was less than 20 minutes. The intensity of classroom exercise in 60% of primary and secondary schools was less than 75%. 94.1% of teachers control exercise load according to experience, and only 3.9% of schools use intelligent monitoring devices to monitor. 50.9% of primary and junior high school physical education classes did not meet the required number of class hours. 69.6% of the students were satisfied with the elective items in the physical education courses offered, but their satisfaction with the senior high school dropped to 61.6%. Primary and secondary schools in Guizhou Province should continue to increase the construction and investment of physical education and health curriculum venues, equipment and facilities, and optimize the use and development of existing physical education curriculum resources. Physical education teachers should constantly update teaching concepts, improve teaching methods and improve course teaching ability. Schools and teachers should carry out physical education and health courses according to the requirements of physical Education and Health Curriculum Standards, and actively promote the "Chinese Health physical Education Curriculum Model" put forward by JI Liu professor to ensure a certain exercise load and exercise density.


Numeric simulation is one of the means to evaluate the groundwater quality and simulate the occurrence and development of natural hydrogeology process.GEO-SLOPE is the popular standard visual software approved by the hydrogeology technicians,which has a powerful simulating function,forward and inverse particle-tracking.The author simulated the groundwater flow in Daba area by using GEO-SLOPE software and drew a satisfying conclusion through the calibration.The mathematic model can reflect the actual hydrogeology of the research area,it can be used to simulate and predict the groundwater quality of Daba area in a certain extent.


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A method for the generation and amplification of infrared and optical radiation is presented based on space‐charge interaction of electron streams of different momentum. The use of relativistic electrons with low‐energy dispersion is found to allow gain to occur at infrared and optical wavelengths.


The changing patterns of the dominant microbial community in Luzhou-flavor fermented grains during a fermentation cycle and the corresponding physiochemical indicators(starch, reducing sugar, ethanol, total acidity, and temperature) were studied, and the correlation between the two changing patterns was analyzed. The results showed that during the fermentation process, temperature and reducing sugar concentration first increased, then decreased, and finally remained constant; ethanol and total acid concentrations first increased and then remained constant; starch content continuously decreased. The bacterial diversity indices were all in the range of 2.12~2.80, and the fungal diversity indices ranged from 1.68 to 2.61. The correlation coefficients between microbial community diversity and starch, reducing sugar, ethanol, total acidity, and temperature were 0.717(P 0.01), 0.744(P 0.01),-0.704(P 0.01),-0.838(P 0.01), and 0.622(P 0.05), respectively. The correlation coefficient between fungal diversity and starch was 0.561(P 0.05), and no significant correlations were observed between fungal community diversity and other physiochemical indicators. Bacterial sample 5 and 6 were sequenced and identified as Bacillus subtilis sp. and Pseudomonas sp.


The effect of some mono azo dyes compounds on the dissolution of aluminium in 0.01 M NaOH solutions was studied using weight loss and galvanostatic polarization techniques. The percentage inhibition efficiency was found to increase with increasing concentration of inhibitor and with decreasing temperature. The inhibition mechanism was discussed on the basis of the formation of complex compound adsorbed on the metal surface. The adsorption process follows Frumkin isotherm. The effect of temperature on the rate of corrosion in the absence and presence of these compounds was also studied. Some activated thermodynamic parameters were computed.


Complex dynamics of the BZ-oscillator: the transition from quasiperiodic to bursting regimes was simulated based on an eleven-stage reaction sceme; the transition was realized in two forms: (i) smooth deformation of the T2-tore due to its interaction with an unstable stationary point; (ii) a sharp change over between regimes.


In our previous research, we compared the actual route recorded by a GPS device "PhotoTrackr" and the optimal vehicle route derived by using ArcGIS Network Analyst tool. VRP is the fundamental problem in the research fields of transportation, we focus on variations of CVRPTW (Capacitated VRP with Time Windows). Various types of VRP are studied to determine the optimal route under various constraints of locations, distance, time window and activities. Therefore it is difficult to straightly apply one case result to other cases, because the different constraints cause various difficulties. In this paper, based on previous results in our researches, we consider the problem of "Multi-Agents Scheduling and Routing Problem with Time Windows and Visiting Activities". Firstly, we introduce the result of "Vehicle scheduling and routing problems in day-care center".Secondly, based on other research result of "Scheduling of teachers for visiting high schools", we generalize the problems to VRP with time windows and visiting activities. Based on these case studies, we propose five parameters, such as"activities at the visiting points", "time windows", "numbers of visiting spots within a route", "total visiting time", "time-lag between different routes". We evaluate the quality of optimization based on three performance measures. Thirdly, we present our algorithm of k-means clustering under the constraints of visiting sequence. Finally, we use ArcGIS Network Analyst tool for computing cost of routes, and we evaluate the optimal visiting route with time windows and visiting activities.


This study is action research with subjects of this study were fifth grade students of SD Negeri 01 Duwet which consists of 25 students . The variables of this study are student learning outcomes in learning volleyball on material passing down . Data collection techniques in this study consist of a class action practice test method , observation , and documentation . The analysis technique used is descriptive analysis using the techniques of classical completeness percentages are compared with indicators of success . The results showed an increase in the average acquisition value and the percentage of student mastery . In the first cycle, the average value is 60.97 students increased to 71.50 in the second cycle . While the percentage of completeness in the first cycle was 44 % with a qualifying was increased to 76 % with higher qualifications in the second cycle . Based on the results of this study concluded that learning under volleyball passing through modification bolvi compass games can improve learning outcomes volleyball in grade V Elementary School District 01 Duwet Bojong Kab Pekalongan.


There is a large scale of dynam-relaxed rock mass lies in DaLiushu dam site of Huanghe River. Geostatic stress released?structural planes opened and density reduced are the main characteristics of dynam-relaxed rock mass. In order to study the destructive mechanism of the rock mass, geological background conditions and earthquake dynamic effects of the region round Daliushu dam site are investigated. The internal relations between earthquake dynamic effects and dynam-relaxed rock mass are confirmed. A further research to the conclusion is given by the dynamic simulation test. Consequently once a more serious earthquake happened at pesent engineering geological conditions, the rock mass of dam site will be further destroyed. That would be threaten to the new water conservancy at DaLiushu dam site of Huanghe River.


Abstract : Laser Doppler velocimeter techniques have been investigated for nonintrusive measurements of cone boundary-layer mean-velocity profiles in supersonic flow. The investigation was performed in the AEDC Supersonic Wind Tunnel (A) at a free-stream Mach number of 4, using olive-oil droplets to seed the tunnel flow. The basis for the evaluation of the LDV results was a set of velocity profiles obtained using conventional probing techniques. Laminar, transitional, and turbulent boundary layers on a 7-deg (half-angle) sharp-cone model were included in this study. The results obtained in this investigation demonstrate that mean-velocity profiles can be obtained within acceptable limits of uncertainty provided (1) seed particles of appropriate size are found in tunnel flow or can be added to the flow and (2) a systematic editing procedure is available, when the results are evaluated, to eliminate velocities of relatively low probability and effects of spurious noise.


The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition containing pioglitazone and glimepiride. Glimepiride which is one of components of the pharmaceutical composition disclosed by the invention can be used for lowering the blood sugar of a patient with II diabetes by stimulating insulin to release from a functional pancreatic beta cell. By virtue of a non-insulin mechanism, the glimepiride further can be used for increasing the sensitivity of a peripheral tissue to insulin. Another component pioglitazone hydrochloride is a peroxysome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma agonist with strong effect and high selectivity, and capable of lowering the insulin resistance of livers and the peripheral tissue, so that the insulin-dependent glucose utilization is increased, and the output of hepatic glucose is lowered.


The regulation regarding the designation of customary villages is a form of formal juridical recognition by the government of the existence and rights of indigenous peoples who are spread throughout Indonesia, especially in Rote Ndao District. This research is a qualitative descriptive study with primary and secondary data sources collected through qualitative observation, qualitative interviews, qualitative documents search and qualitative audio and visual materials. ) then the data that has been collected is analyzed using the data analysis steps proposed by Miles, Huberman and Saldana (2014: 14) The results of the study found that the structuring of villages into traditional villages in Rote Ndao Regency does not fulfill several elements, namely; (a) customary territories and customary assets no longer function according to community development, (b) customary government institutions, solidarity of indigenous peoples and instruments of customary law norms that still exist and do not conflict with applicable laws and regulations, (c) solidarity indigenous peoples and instruments of customary law norms that still exist and do not threaten the sovereignty and integrity of the state and (d) customary territories, solidarity of indigenous peoples, customary government institutions, customary assets and instruments of customary law norms have partially disappeared and have not been recognized by the state while the inhibiting factors in village management, especially changing the status of a village to a traditional village in Rote Ndao Regency, namely; (a) bad policies and (b) the will of regional heads.


Opium poppy (Papaver somniferum L.) is one of the most important medicinal plants which yields many opiate alkaloids, including morphine, thebaine, codeine, papaverine and noscapine. The opium poppy contains a wide range of alkaloids and has been a very valuable medicine, especially useful in bringing relief from pain and in treating certain kinds of coughs. Keeping above characteristics in mind, it seems highly desirable to make efforts to boost up the plant growth and productivity of its alkaloids through a novel agricultural technique. Recently, it has been discovered that polysaccharides such as sodium alginate can be degraded in to monomers and oligomers of low molecular weights due to scission of glycosidic bonds by gamma radiation. The oligomers, when applied to plants, elicit various kinds of biological and physiological activities including plant productivity.


Plasmid DNA was introduced by electroporation into Bacillus, Enterococcus, LactobacHlus, Lactococcus, Leuconostoc, Listeria, Pediococcus, Propionibacterium and Staphylococcus as an alternative to competent‐cell or protoplast transformation. Plasmid‐containing transformants were recovered in these recipients at frequencies ranging from 101 105 transformants μg−1 of pGK12. Several parameters of the protocol, including DNA concentration, voltage, plating regimen and electroporation buffers were evaluated to determine conditions that improved transformation frequencies for Lactobacillus acidophilus. Using optimized conditions, the following plasmids were introduced into L. acidophilus: pAMB1, pC194, pGB354, pGKV1, pSA3, pTRK13, pTV1 andpVA797. The ability to transfer plasmid DNA via electroporation will greatly facilitate the application of recombinant DNA methodology and transposon technology to Gram‐positive bacteria for cloning and analysis of significant genes.


This article aims to analyze the conditions of the environmental degradation in the city of Manaus – capital of the state of Amazon, Brazil – proposing the environmental rehabilitation and qualifying the urban environment of a fraction of the urban space, particularly a part of the Djalma Batista Avenue subjoined south / north connecting the sectors of suburb to downtown. This environmental rehabilitation is supported on two principles of urban sustainability and emphasizes its concepts: the re-vegetation, using vegetation as one of the possibilities in the recovery of form and function in the environment, generating the Urban Environmental Revitalization and the accessibility and urban mobility to ensure Sustainable Transport, promoting social inclusion, equal opportunities and the exercise of citizenship.


Considering the energy limitations of underwater vehicles, a strategy for energy saving is proposed. In the proposed buoyancy regulation strategy, oil of the buoyancy regulation system is pumped out several times at different depths instead of all at once. A balance between energy and time is achieved by assigning suitable weights, and the optimised depth which can be obtained from the pressure sensor is used as the judgement threshold based on the adaptive genetic algorithm. Through the numerical simulation using sea trial data, the influence of weight selection on energy and time is explored, and the frequency of oil draining for the vehicle to ascend is optimised. Simulation results show that the proposed buoyancy regulation strategy can save energy effectively when the frequency of oil draining is 4 times within depths of 0–500 m. Finally, trials were performed in Qiandao Lake and verify the contradictory relationship between energy and time.


Jupiter's slow dayside magnetic merging and fast rotation produce an unusual magnetic topology that can explain its polar aurora. Jupiter's bright persistent polar aurora and Earth's dark polar region indicate that the planets' magnetospheric topologies are very different. High-resolution global simulations show that the reconnection rate at the interface between the interplanetary and jovian magnetic fields is too slow to generate a magnetically open, Earth-like polar cap on the time scale of planetary rotation, resulting in only a small crescent-shaped region of magnetic flux interconnected with the interplanetary magnetic field. Most of the jovian polar cap is threaded by helical magnetic flux that closes within the planetary interior, extends into the outer magnetosphere, and piles up near its dawnside flank where fast differential plasma rotation pulls the field lines sunward. This unusual magnetic topology provides new insights into Jupiter's distinctive auroral morphology.


In this paper, GaN (gallium nitride) power amplifier for K-band satellite communication is presented. The power amplifier has 3-stage and is designed for 17.7 to 21GHz. In the design, the output matching circuit is optimized to enhance the efficiency at desired frequency, and gate bias condition is also optimized for high linearity. This amplifier shows output power of 4W and PAE (power added efficiency) of 30% with CW (continuous wave) signal. In noise to power ratio (NPR) measurement, NPR of 15dBc with PAE of 26% is achieved.


We conduct a cross-country analysis to provide further insight into the "lean-against-the-wind" hypothesis of aggregate discretionary accruals (Kang et al. 2010), i.e., opportunistic use of discretionary accruals in times of market undervaluation. We investigate whether the reversal of firm-level effect extends to non-U.S. firms and identify institutional factors that affect the association between aggregate discretionary accruals and future market returns. We find that the association between aggregate discretionary accruals and future market returns is less positive in countries with stronger disclosure requirements and more in countries with greater financial analysts, suggesting that aggregate discretionary accruals contain less garbling component in stronger legal/regulation environments and more garbling component in countries where the market incentive to manipulate earnings is high. We also use a K-median clustering to classify the sample countries into two clusters using seven country-level institutional variables. The results suggest that countries that have institutional features that lead to earnings management have greater coefficients on aggregate discretionary accruals, while countries that have institutional characteristics that mitigate earnings management behavior have smaller coefficients on aggregate discretionary accruals. In sum, our results are broadly consistent with the "lean-against-the-wind" hypothesis and highlight the role of institutional and socio-economic factors in understanding the phenomenon.


The article is devoted to theoretical and methodological problems of assessing the readiness of socioeconomic systems for changes. The theories of factors that are the mainstay of this study are the interesting section in this study. To complete the study of changes in complex socio-economic systems, along with the approaches of evolutionary universalism, a set of scientific methods was applied, namely: structural-functional analysis, comparative-typological analysis, historical method, methods of induction and deduction. The aim of the article. The main purpose of the study is to develop further theoretical and methodological approaches to scientific substantiation of changes in socio-economic systems in different concepts of evolutionary economics. Methodology. The methodological and theoretical foundations of the research are the theories of factors that are the mainstay of this study. To complete the study of changes in complex socio-economic systems, along with the approaches of evolutionary universalism, a set of scientific methods was applied, namely: structural-functional analysis, comparative-typological analysis, historical method, methods of induction and deduction. Value/ originality. In particular, we defined methodological requirements for the evaluation process and systematized the formalized methods of different levels of socio-economic systems assessment implementation complexity. We proved scientifically that the trajectory of system movement is determined by achievement a critical point that changes the quality of socio-economic system. At the same time, the value capitalization of the enterprise should be ensured concerning consumers and other stakeholders, participants of the enterprise activity. The levels of socio-economic system readiness for changes are highlighted.


In this paper, we present a measuerment system for capacitor based on chaos theory, due to sensitive dependence on parameter, the tiny chang in parameter can be obtained by measuring distance of the corresponding chaotic orbits. The ordinary components and general sensor nearly have no effect to its precise, just not the same as using other measuremet system,and its error is not varied with the value of detected capacitor but only depends on the output series of symbolic, the detected value of capacitor can be transformed to binary code. The detailed scheme and experiment results are presented as well. The results show the feasibility of measurement using chaos theory.


A novel flow injection procedure to determine N-acetylcysteine and captopril in pharmaceutical formulations is proposed. The flow procedure developed was based on oxidation of the analytes by Fe(III) in acidic medium and subsequent reaction of the Fe(II) generated with excess hexacyanoferrate(III) to produce soluble Prussian blue (KFe[Fe(CN)6]) measured at 700 nm. Detection limits of 1.0 × 10−5 mol L−1 and 3.0 × 10−5 mol L−1 for N-acetylcysteine and captopril, respectively, were found. The sample throughput was 70 h−1 for both analytes and the results obtained were in agreement at a 95% confidence level with those obtained using reference methods.


(1) In the article "Envisioning a Home for Child Work within Relational Psychoanalysis: Response to Starr & Aron, Chazan, and Jacobs" by Laurel Silber, the in-text citation on page 382, line 8 should read as "Morales & Farely, 2009, 902" and not "Hoffman et al., 2009," as was printed. In the reference list, the page numbers for the Morales & Farely entry should read as "895-910" as opposed to "57895-57910." (2) In Susan Warshaw's "Introduction to the 2015 Re-Print of 'Mutative Factors in Child Psychoanalysis: A Comparison of Diverse Relational Perspectives,'" the fifth paragraph on page 386 should read as follows:


Based on the premise that Law is a technology for the control and racialization of black bodies (ALMEIDA, 2018), and for the maintenance of elites in power (PIRES, 2019) this article aims at showing how whiteness, as a place of systemic privilege ( SCHUCMAN,) used immigration rules and policies to perpetuate the unilateral advantages of structural racism. The theoretical basis is based on anticolonial, post-colonial and decolonial studies because they allow us to understand how the pattern of colonial domination founded on racial hierarchies is still in operation. The first part of the article deals with the instrumentalization of Law as a guarantor of the place of whiteness, and as a support for structural racism. The second topic shows how migratory norms were used ambivalently as an instrument to control and racialize black lives, and to maintain privileges for the dominant racial group in Brazil.


The large-scale integration of wind power can be a challenge for power system operators because, unlike conventional power sources, wind power is variable and non-dispatchable. To alleviate some of the problems posed by large-scale wind power integration, power system operators express the need for short-term (48 to 120 hours ahead) forecasts of the aggregated output of all wind farms within a specified geographical region. The aim of the thesis is to develop a framework and tools to help in the implementation of statistical regional wind power forecasting models. We first propose a framework for the characterization of the regional wind power. In this way, salient aspects of the regional wind power forecasting problem that must be taken into account when designing a regional forecasting model are identified. We then examine the regional forecasting problem from a statistical learning perspective. We define three generic approaches that can be used to combine sub-models to build regional models. The influence of these approaches on forecast accuracy is examined, as well as that of the choice of sub-models. The comparison of sub-models is made possible by the introduction of a novel forecasting model whose performance is shown to be comparable to that of other state-of-the-art models. Finally, we examine the impact of explanatory variable selection on forecast accuracy and derive general guidelines applicable in the frame of regional wind power forecasting. To ease modelling, automatic selection techniques are investigated. Two variable selection methods (a filter and a wrapper method) that exploit problem-specific characteristics are proposed. These methods are shown to compare very favourably to a generic state-of-the-art method.


This paper introduces a new type of DC electric instrument which including the composition and working principle,the main features,using daptability,and discusses the principle and the method in advancing probing technology,the paper also gives the application examples with electrical prospecting instrument underground in coal mine.The practices proved that the new inclinometer is reasonably designed,has high precision,is conveniently used,can meet the requirement for advanced detection needs in underground coal mines.


A rotary pump for volatile hydrocarbon fuels for use in a fuel system of an internal combustion engine of an automotive vehicle. A pulsation chamber allows purging of fuel vapor from the pump and dampens expansion and contraction of the fuel and vapor due to pressure pulses created during the pumping cycle thereby greatly reducing audible noise of the operating pump. The pulsation chamber has an axial passage with an outlet for returning fuel and vapor from the pulsation chamber to the fuel supply.


: Recently, there has been an advent of virtual worlds like Second Life and Entropia Universe; however little is published on these worlds, the virtual goods and their commerce systems. In this paper central elements of virtual worlds are discussed. In a further step, a classification of virtual goods is proposed. Based on the updated DeLone and McLean IS Success Model and their application to eCommerce systems, we adapted and identified success measures for commerce systems in virtual worlds. A total of 43 success measures are discussed and classified according to their success dimensions. The resulting measures are then applied to two case examples showing the respective success model of each commerce system.


On April 26, 2006, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (the "Court") rendered a decision in the matter styled Delaware Open MRI Radiology Associates, P.A. v. Howard B. Kessler, et al. (the "decision"). Although this decision is nine years old, its relevance has recently become more of an issue due to an emerging school of thought that suggests the decision provides a model that may be used to value S corporation equity. In this article, I will describe why the valuation calculations provided in the decision (the "decision calculations") have merit in limited circumstances. I will also address why the decision calculations are generally inadequate for the purpose of valuing S corporation equity in most circumstances. In doing so, I will demonstrate why the decision calculations are not a valuation model that addresses the potentially diverse facts and circumstances that typically confront valuation analysts when valuing S corporation equity. I will also demonstrate the fact that the decision cal...


Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) has a severe attack and high incidence of case fatality rate. Almost all the SAP patients would undergo some different immune status including systemic inflammatory response syndrome, compensatory anti-inflammatory response syndrome and mixed antagonistic response syndrome. With more acknowledgement of the pathophysiology of SAP, come researches have revealed that a few SAP patients may gradually come into a terribly and durably consumptive phase, and ultimately progress to persistent inflammation-immunosuppression catabolism syndrome (PICS). Now the morbidity of PICS has increased in recent years, therefore, it is helpful to recognize PICS early and improve the prognosis by discussing the pathophysiology deeply. Based on the new research progress at home and abroad, this article reviewed the diagnostic criteria, occurrence and development, and treatent of PICS in SAP, in order to offer treatment strategy for the SAP.

Key words:
Severe acute pancreatitis; Persistent inflammation-immunosuppression catabolism syndrome; Diagnosis; Pathophysiology; Therapy


Zeolite mineral is one of the few natural materials which has the inherent capability for ion exchange. A proposal was made and a study carried out to investigate the use of natural zeolite to treat acid rock drainage (ARD) from the abandoned Britannia Minesite. The heavy metal uptake by several zeolites was determined using shake flask and column testing. The most effective zeolite in absorbing copper was a phillipsite from Pine Valley, NV. which is capable of an ARD treatment rate of 410 L per kilogram giving a total copper loading of 760 mg/kg zeolite. Regeneration of zeolite by seawater was also investigated. Sea water elution of the phillipsite was able to remove 95% of the copper loaded. Based on these findings and the average quantity of copper contained in the effluent, it is estimated that 311 tonnes of phillipsite will be required to remove copper from one day's flow of ARD from this site.


Abstract This retrospective study aimed to investigate whether the neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio (NLR) can be used as an early predictor of 90-day survival in patients with acute paraquat (PQ) poisoning. This study enrolled 105 patients with acute PQ poisoning admitted from May 2012 to May 2018. Kaplan–Meier curve, receiver operating characteristic curve, and Cox proportional hazards regression analyses were used to investigate the predictive value of NLR for 90–day survival of patients with acute PQ poisoning. The 90-day survival rate was 40.95% (43/105). Survivors had lower NLR (P <.001), which was an independent predictor of 90-day survival according to the Cox proportional hazard regression analyses. The area under the NLR curve was 0.842 (95% CI: 0.767–0.917, P <.001) in predicting 90-day survival. Our findings showed that low NLR was a valuable early predictor of 90-day survival in patients with acute PQ poisoning.


One of the main functions of the LHC beam loss measurement system is the protection of equipment against damage caused by impacting particles creating secondary showers and their energy dissipation in the matter. Reliability requirements are scaled according to the acceptable consequences and the frequency of particle impact events on equipment. Increasing reliability often leads to more complex systems. The downside of complexity is a reduction of availability; therefore, an optimum has to be found for these conflicting requirements. A detailed review of selected concepts and solutions for the LHC system will be given to show approaches used in various parts of the system from the sensors, signal processing, and software implementations to the requirements for operation and documentation.


In this paper,using an extended Cobb-Douglas production function,we analyze the relationship between heterogeneity financial capitals from various financing channels in the capital accumulation process.It shows that between different financing channels funds not only exists the "spillover effect "to economic growth,there should also be some "crowding out effect".Using 30 provinces and cities of china during 1991~2008 years,the panel data analysis confirms the correctness of theoretical models.It shows that different financing sources of financing for the role of the stock market are different.There is a significant funding "spillover effect" that Bank credit on the stock market,while FDI to the stock market there is a significant financing "crowding out";This "crowding out" or "spillover" effects are among the endogenous variables during the Quantitative Analysis;Under the combined effect of three different financing channels,the inhibition effect bank credit to economic growth is not clear;FDI to economic growth is not significant too;Only the stock market role in promoting economic growth remains robust and effective.


Experiments show that coating of methyl-silicone oil film on the end-surfaces of phosphate laser glass rods can prevent the surface from moisture contamination without adverse effects on the laser efficiency or the damage threshold.


The calcining process of synthesizing hollow silica-alumina ball includes the steps of crushing sawdust, mixing with water and adhesive, making wet ball kernel, turning the wet ball kernel in ball forming machine in proper rotation speed while throwing proper amount of refractory silica-alumina powder for coating the ball kernel, and calcining at high temperature to produce the hollow silica-alumina ball. The hollow silica-alumina ball has low bulk density, low production cost and other advantages, and is used as the material for producing high grade refractory material. The present invention makes it possible to producing light refractory material with bulk density smaller than 0.6 g/cu cm.


Abstract Phosphorus nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy has been used to investigate the chemical nature of the phosphorus atoms in bovine αs-casein. A satisfactory 31P nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum can be obtained in a sample containing 26% by weight of the protein in a 6.5 M urea. The average 31P chemical shift of αs-casein is 221 ppm from PCl3 with a standard deviation of 1 ppm over the pH range 4 to 9. The variations with pH of the phosphorus chemical shift of model compounds adenosine 5'-triphosphate, O-phosphoserine, creatine phosphate, reduced β-diphosphopyridine nucleotide, and sodium pyrophosphate fall into two categories: (a) the chemical shifts in compounds with disubstituted pyrophosphate or phosphodiester linkages remain essentially constant in the pH range 4 to 9, whereas (b) for monoester compounds, there is a relatively large change in chemical shift (greater than 4 ppm) as the pH changes from 3 to 9, i.e. as the phosphate group goes from the singly ionized to the doubly ionized state. This difference (which is to be expected from a priori considerations) suggests that there may be phosphodiester or disubstituted pyrophosphate bonds, or both, in bovine αs-casein. The relation of this type of phosphate linkage to the structure of αs-casein and to its stability in aqueous solution is discussed.


Bell's palsy is an idiopathic peripheral nerve palsy involving the facial nerve. It accounts for 60 to 75% of all cases of unilateral facial paralysis. The main mechanisms to induce BP remain unclear, but infection, ischemic condition and immunodeficiency may contribute to the development of Bell's palsy. Accumulating evidence has shown several factors can trigger the reactivation of latent HSV including psychological stressors, physical stressors and immunosuppression. Ionization and non-ionization radiations are of importance of physical stressors. Some data have shown radiation can reactivate HSVs. Based on preliminary studies showing radiation reactivation of HSVs, we aimed to hypothesize radiation (in both forms of ionization and non-ionization) may cause Bell's palsy. In the future, the role of radiotherapy, radiofrequency radiation from mobile phones and wireless devices in HSV reactivation and Bell's palsy should be investigated.


Genetic resistance is a useful control strategy for managing Russian wheat aphid, Diuraphis noxia (Mordvilko), in wheat,TriticumaestivumL. In 2003, a Russian wheat aphid population (denoted as biotype 2) identiÞed in Colorado was virulent to genotypes carrying the Dn4 Russian wheat aphid resistance gene, necessitating the rapid identiÞcation and deployment of new sources of resistance. Although the Dn7 gene had shown excellent resistance to Russian wheat aphid biotypes 1 and 2 in evaluations in the greenhouse, no information is available on the amount of protection provided by Dn7 under Þeld conditions. The objective of this study was to compare the reaction of Dn4and Dn7-carrying spring wheat genotypes under artiÞcial infestation by Russian wheat aphid biotype 1 in the Þeld. Irrigated Þeld experiments were conducted in 2003 and 2004 in a split-split plot arrangement with six replications. The whole plot treatment was infestation level (control, 1 , and 10 Russian wheat aphids), and the subplot treatment was resistance source (Dn4andDn7-carrying genotypes). The sub-subplot treatment consisted of side-by-side planting of resistant and susceptible genotypes. The Dn4 subplot was signiÞcantly more damaged than the Dn7 subplot in 2003, but not in 2004. Interaction effects observed in 2004 suggested an advantage of Dn7 relative to Dn4 in terms of reduced Russian wheat aphid abundance and plant damage. Deployment of theDn7Russian wheat aphid resistance gene should provide protection in the Þeld comparable with that provided by theDn4 resistance gene for management of Russian wheat aphid biotype 1.


Why don't things fall apart, at least when the "things" in question are African states? Or for some of those states, why don't they disappear, why do they still matter, even when they have fallen apart—imploded or virtually stopped providing any services or functions that are expected of even the most minimal of polities? Since Robert H. Jackson and Carl G. Rosberg's seminal article "Why Africa's Weak States Persist"{World Politics 35 [1], 1982), scholars have had to face these questions. A recent entrant is Pierre Englebert, whose Africa: Unity, Sovereignty and Sorrow teems with insights and arguments about how states in Africa "simultaneously display decay and stability, weakness and resilience" (3). Not only wide-ranging in terms of the examples on which it draws, the book shows the author's deep familiarity with the issues and intelligence at work in the way he connects his cases to the categories that illuminate his key analytical concerns. This is a smart and engaging book, one from which you are constantly learning, whether nodding along in agreement or at times arguing back. As many readers will recall, the core of the Jackson-Rosberg thesis (almost thirty years old now) was that African states persist because the basis of their statehood, and the reproduction of it, was juridical—i.e., sanctified by international law as part of the decolonization process. In spite of lacking the empirical attributes of statehood—either in terms of monopolizing legitimate violence or of reciprocally delivering on their side of the social contract—African states did not disappear because the international norms of recognition wouldn't let them. They continued, in spite of their lack of "state-ness," at least as this quality has been imagined in oilier parts of the world. There was always something intuitively right about the thesis; it almost read like common sense. But there was also something that did not quite satisfy, and Englebert has articulated it well. What is the mechanism, he asks, that turns the juridical quality of states into the actual reproduction of state boundaries and institutions? Why do even opponents of the ruling elites of African states, and so many citizens who fail to benefit from state policies and practices, contribute to the reproduction of states rather than attempting secession or otherwise establishing their own autonomous polities? Englebert rightly argues that one cannot answer this question simply by reference to international law. This book thus focuses on how juridical matters connect with socioeconomic and political structures on the ground as well as what is in the heads of African citizens—their strategies, identities, imaginations, and emotions.


The diffusion kinetic of classic impurity particles has been investigated in the framework of the one-dimensional two-level model and applied for the explanation of solid hydrogen thermal conductivity data with extremely low concentrations of neon impurity in samples grown at different crystallization rates, at which the plateau effect was observed. The main idea is that heavy isotopic impurities could segregate into thin long chains near dislocation cores if the growth rate is slow. Neon impurity chains can persist for a long time. Such rigid linear objects ensure inelastic scattering of phonons. The diffusion coefficient of neon atoms in (p-H2)1−cNec mixtures was estimated for the experimental conditions with c = 0.0001 at. % and c = 0.0002 at. %.


The spirit of independent learning is a learning process where teachers and students have the freedom to explore knowledge and skills associated with the environment in order to produce human resources that fit the profile of Pancasila students and can compete in the professional world. The purpose of this study is to convey that the spirit of independent learning can be adapted to the learning process using a project-based learning model. The method used is literatur review with a descriptive qualitative approach. The results of this study are (1) the concept of independent learning includes 4 outlines, namely Minimum Competency Assessment, Character Survey, Expansion of Learning Outcome Assessment, and Equalization of Education Quality. (2) Independent learning includes 4 policies, namely national standard school exams organized by schools, minimum proficiency assessment and character surveys, simplification of learning planning plans, and new student admission zoning system (3) project based learning is considered relevant to be adapted to the spirit of independent learning because it involves student activity and experience in the field. Based on this explanation, this study concluded that the adaptation of the spirit of independent learning with learning project-based learnig models has a positive impact in increasing the activeness, curiosity, and spirit of learning of students.


The enigmatic Laotian black crested gibbon (Nomascus concolor lu) has not been studied since its discovery in 1939, and its distribution area in northwestern Laos is a biogeographic anomaly. I carried out a gibbon survey in the Nam Kan Valley of Bokeo Province (northwestern Laos), confirming the continued occurrence of this gibbon in Nam Kan. The study site appears to be situated very close to the original type locality. During a four-week study I collected preliminary data on vocal behaviour, population density, group composition, conservation status and systematic affinities of this gibbon. In addition, interviews with the area's inhabitants revealed that Nam Kan Valley appears to be one of the very few places where gibbons are not hunted by the local ethnic group, which gives some hope for their continued survival.


Forty-five healthy Chinese adults, aged 18-33 years old, were recruited. All subjects were free from color vision deficiency and ocular abnormalities. MPOD was determined by Macular Pigment Screener (MPS II, Elektron Technology) using standard test mode. AL was measured by IOL Master (Carl Zeiss Meditec). ChT was determined by manual segmentation of the retinal images from spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (Spectralist, Heidelberg Engineering). Only the data from the right eyes were reported and used for data analysis.


Space and Place are two terms that often use interchangeably yet hold different meanings. The notion has used widely within multidimensional study including in literature. In Foucault's concept, these two terms are closely-tied with Heterotopia, another space, that often used as a geographic studies approach. Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone presents a compelling narrative of the use of Space and the existence of Heterotopia through Alina Starkov's journey upon become the powerful version of herself. Along with her, The Darkling was the one who initiate the space between them into a battle of control over Alina's power. This study intended to investigate The Darkling space creation process and its relation towards the existing site in the novel, that is Little Palace as Heterotopia using Foucault's principle. To support the analysis, this study also take look at the relation of power as the battle of control within space by Foucault. Results showed that the space manifested are manly the cause of The Darkling's ability in utilizes his domain during the battle of control with Alina. Towards the characters and the culture inhabited, Little Palace exhibit four of six Heterotopia characteristics.


Parkinsonian diseases including Parkinson's disease (PD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA) are neurodegenerative diseases representative of α-synucleinopathies characterized pathologically by α-synuclein-abundant Lewy bodies and glial cytoplasmic inclusions, respectively. Cell therapy using mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is attractive clinically because these cells are free from ethical and immunological problems. MSCs are present in adult bone marrow and represent < 0.01% of all nucleated bone marrow cells. MSCs are multipotent, and differentiation under appropriate conditions into chondrocytes, skeletal myocytes, and neurons has been demonstrated thus far. According to recent studies, the neuroprotective effect of MSCs is mediated by the production of various trophic factors that contribute to functional recovery, neuronal cell survival, and endogenous regeneration of neural tissues. Additionally, MSCs appear to have immunoregulatory properties that can ameliorate the progression of disease. However, the therapeutic use of MSCs as neuroprotectives in PD and MSA has seldom been studied. Here we comprehensively review recent advances in clinical strategies using MSCs in PD and MSA, especially focusing on their neuroprotective properties in preventing or delaying disease progression and therapeutic potential for providing functional recovery.


Mechanical polishing is an important step within the process chain of manufacturing workpieces with high requirements regarding the surface quality, e.g. for optical components. The resulting surface quality depends on several parameters, e.g. the process parameters, the workpiece material, the initial surface roughness and the tool condition. Thus, finding process parameters that lead to the desired surface roughness can be regarded as a complex optimization problem. For this purpose, an artificial neural network (ANN) has been designed and trained with data from polishing experiments. Using a dreaming network approach, the ANN has been enabled to suggest appropriate process parameters under consideration of the initial roughness of the workpiece and the tool condition. The validation experiments showed that the process parameters suggested by the neural network led in 72% to the target roughness within a standard deviation. Process planning; Deep learning; Neural network; Mechanical polishing; Control loop


Just as adult learning strategies can be categorized into three major learning strategy preference groups (Conti & Kolody, 1998), workplace learning events can also be similarly categorized into a spectrum containing three major clusters: (a) the Navigation Cluster, containing those tasks that require planning, organizing, and structuring of content; (b) the Problem-Solving Cluster, containing those tasks that require innovative creativity or critical thinking skills; and (c) the Engagement Cluster, containing those tasks that require interand intra-personal skills required when working in situations that involve others. The purpose of this chapter is to propose an emerging 4-step framework that can be used to guide individuals, educators, and workplace trainers through a process to assist learners in identifying their learning strategies preferences and in leveraging these individual metacognitive processes in order to achieve specific workplace learning objectives.


This paper presents a unique and comprehensive framework for the deployment of effective telemedicine centers in diverse locations in Bangladesh. The framework employs a top-down analysis and design approach by properly organizing the key elements comprising it. The elements include a nationwide analysis of demographics along with current healthcare scenario as well location-specific pre-deployment studies and the recommended telemedicine solution. This framework will be a valuable guide to deploy effective and long-term telemedicine center at any given location. Towards this goal, the paper presents the framework along with a detailed discussion of the constituent elements, and analyzes several case studies to demonstrate the application of the framework to provide site-specific telemedicine solutions at some selected test sites. All the previous telemedicine projects in Bangladesh suffered from a lack of sustainability and it is expected that deployments based on the proposed framework will be effective, scalable, and long-lasting in bringing e-healthcare to the target population in Bangladesh.


Abstract : This monograph analyzes factors critical to the success of two forcible entry operations. In 1989, the US military conducted one of the most complex forcible entry operations in its history. The US invasion of Panama leveraged a semi-permissive presence in the country, multiple modes of power projection, effective intelligence, creative deception, and overwhelming combat power to seize 27 major objectives in the opening hours of the conflict. In 1982, the British deployed a combined naval, amphibious, and ground task force 8,000 miles to retake the Falkland Islands after an Argentinian invasion. The British Task Force's understanding of the operational environment, strategic and operational deception, application of synchronized combined arms, and logistics operations enabled British forces to effectively isolate the lodgment, gain, and maintain access.


ABSTRACT The physicochemical and functional properties of convection oven- and freeze-dried gluten meals of two corn varieties were evaluated. The physicochemical properties (water solubility index, water absorption index, Hunter color parameters, and bulk density) and functional properties (water absorption, oil absorption, least gelation concentration, protein solubility, and emulsification properties) of convection-oven and freeze-dried corn gluten meals were compared with each other and soy flour. Freeze-dried corn gluten meals was observed to have lower bulk density (0.244–0.263 kg/m3) and was lighter in color (high L and ΔE) compared to their counterpart convection oven–dried gluten meals. Freeze-dried gluten meals from both corn varieties showed significantly higher oil absorption, water absorption, pH, emulsification, and protein solubility compared to oven-dried corn gluten meals. The gluten meals from both corn varieties had lower water absorption and bulk density but higher oil absorption than soy flour, suggesting the hydrophobic nature of corn proteins. Corn gluten meals formed thin (pourable) emulsions compared to soy flour emulsions, which were thick salad dressing type. Freeze- and convection oven–dried corn gluten meals showed significantly lower protein solubility measured at different pH than soy flour.


It is well recognized that benign tumours of sweat gland origin may have a multiplicity of histological patterns, a fact which has led to the confusing array of subtypes and synonyms now associated with these neoplasms. At the present time there is general agreement that seven types may be readily distinguished by a combination of their anatomical and clinical features. These seven tumiours are : (1) Syringoma. : . , :' '•,,.:, (2) Cylindroma (usually on the scalp). ^ ^ ^;/ (3) Syringocystadenoma papiUiferum (usually on scalp). , (4) Hidradenoma papilliferum (of the vulva). (5) Large clear-cell hidradenoma. (6) Eccrine spiradenoma (Kersting and Helwig, 1956). ; (7) Eccrine poroma.


Calcium ion-selective electrodes based on calcium bis[di(4-octylphenyl)-phosphate] sensor and dioctyl phenylphosphonate solvent mediator have been used for monitoring free calcium-ion levels (from below 10–7 to above 10–3M) in the presence of citrate, malate, malonate, oxalate, EDTA, NTA, sulphate, orthophosphate, tripolyphosphate and pyrophosphate anion ligand systems under conditions of constant ionic strength maintained by sodium chloride. Log β data fall in the range of those previously measured for the various equilibria by alternative methods, thus demonstrating that calcium ion-selective electrodes of the type used here can be employed for free calcium-ion measurements to below the detection limits characteristic of calibrations with serial dilution standards and without disturbing the equilibria of complexation.Equilibria existing in the tripolyphosphate and pyrophosphate systems were discerned by application of the MINIQUAD program for computing formation constants and species distribution. Predictions concerning the existence of [CaP3O10]3– and [Ca(P3O10)2]8– in tripolyphosphate and of [CaP2O7]2– and [Ca(P2O7)2]6– in pyrophosphate systems are briefly discussed.These calcium ion-selective electrodes are not affected by added phosphate except insofar as free calcium-ion levels are lowered by complexation.


A class of four-level periodic sequences derived from the binary m-sequences are presented. These sequences can be used as the training sequences in adaptive channel estimation and equalization with fast start-up for multilevel PAM or QAM transmission. The sequence generator can be implemented by simple hardware.


Object To study chemical constituents in the root of Salvia przewaskii Maxim. and examine their inhibitory activity on HIV-IN and HIV-RT. Methods Compounds were isolated and purified by chromatography. Their structures were determined by spectral analysis and chemical evidence. Anti-HIV activities of the compounds were observed in vitro. Results Four compounds were obtained. Their structures were identified as benzenepropanoic acid, 8-{[7′-(3′, ′4-dihydroxy-phenyl)-9′-oxo-7′-propenyl]oxy}-3-(1″-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl)-4-hydroxy-[R-(E)] (Ⅰ), rosmarinic acid (Ⅱ), lithospermic acid (Ⅲ), and lithospermic acid B (Ⅳ). Conclusion Compound Ⅰ is a new one, Ⅱ-Ⅳ are the known compounds with the anti-HIV effects.


In this work, the Adomian decomposition method has been considered for solving linear and non-linear parabolic and hyperbolic type partial differential equation with initial conditions. The both of two type's partial differential equations have been applied for the considered method according to the functions of the initial conditions. Then, it has been obtained that the solution is finite term series. It has been taken into some examples to emphasize their results.


Permanent skin tattoos have been part of standard care for breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. We recently commissioned a commercial 3D optical surface imaging system to be potentially used for surface-guided breast radiation therapy.


This paper examines the dynamic relationship between trade and income. While most economists agree that increased trade leads to an increase in average income, economic theory is ambiguous about the possible effects on the long-run growth rate of the economy. Using a dynamic panel data model, the hypotheses of no long-run effects of trade on income and on income growth are tested explicitly. The possibility of endogeneity is addressed by constructing an instrument for trade by extending Frankel and Romer`s (1999) cross-sectional approach to the case of a panel data model. The empirical results indicate that trade has a large and significant effect on the level of income, but the effect on income growth is small and non-robust to model specification.


Jade article made in Song Dynasty is one important part consisting ancient jade in Chinese history. On the basis of above mentioned situation,it has comprehensively analyzed,studied and reviewed the era background,system for jade using,antique jade,cultural characteristics,artistic style,technology level,worldly tendencies,moral integrity,aesthetic standards,innovation form,time characteristics and historical value of jade article made in Song Dynasty. The paper has also reviewed the main characters,causes,social environment,culture trend,social demand,creative spirit and academic value of the antique jade beginning from Song Dynasty.


Discloses a method of energy can be used when needed, easily increased or decreased, and the power supply method capable of reducing the initial investment in infrastructure. The power supply method comprising: an initial setting step by the charging means each including a plurality of secondary batteries of the battery device, and performs contactless power transmission means for transmitting to charge the batteries in a stacked manner of a power control apparatus the initial setting is performed; power transmission instruction step, the charging control means provides an instruction to start the contactless power transmission from the charging device via the initial setting step of setting the initial to the battery apparatus; contactless power transmission step, performed from the charging device non-contact power transmission apparatus to the battery; and a charging step is completed, upon completion of charging of the battery device, the battery device notifies the charging control means charging is completed. After the completion of the charging step, a transmission instruction step, wherein said charging control means starts the non-indicating means for indicating a transmission apparatus with the battery power in the power transmission instruction step in said different battery charging apparatus contact power transmission.


Opening Message, by Leonard Q. Montemayor Opening Address, by Sang Mu Lee Opening Address, by Eiji Ueno Opening Address, by Takahiro Inoue Opening Address, by Nobuyoshi Maeno Rationale, Objectives, and Benefits of the Joint Workshop, by Rogelio N. Concepcion and Shigeki Yokoyama Assessing the Impacts of Climate Variability on Crop Production, and Developing Coping Strategies in Rainfed Agriculture, by Felino P. Lansigan Seasonal Climate Forecasts and Decision Support Systems for Drought Prone Agriculture: A Case Study Based on the Development and Application of the Rainman Climate Analysis Software, by Jeff F. Clewett Early Warning System against Cool Summer Damage: Case of Northern Japan, by Masaharu Yajima ELNINO Project Regional Study Outline of the Research Project, "Stabilization of Upland Agriculture and Rural Development in El Nino Vulnerable Countries (ELNINO)", by Shigeki Yokoyama ENSO Impacts on Food Crop Production and the Role of CGPRT Crops in Asia and the Pacific, by Shigeki Yokoyama ELNINO Project Country Report Impact of El Nino 1997/98 and Mitigation Measures: Case of Lampung-Indonesia, by Bambang Irawan Comments on the Indonesian Country Report, by Nizwar Syafa'at El Nino Induced Climate Change and Malaysian Agriculture: Impact Assessment and Coping Mechanisms, by Ariffin Tawang and Tengku Ariff Tengku Ahmad Comments on the Malaysian Country Report with Specific Reference to the Muda Irrigation Project Area, by Wong Hin Soon Indigenous Drought Coping Strategies and Risk Management in Papua New Guinea, by Sergie K. Bang and Kud Sitango Comments on the Papua New Guinea Country Report: Stabilization of Upland Agriculture and Rural Development in El Nino Vulnerable Papua New Guinea, by R.D. Ghodake Coping Strategies against El Nino: the Case of Selected Communities in Talugtug, Nueva Ecija, the Philippines, by Florentino C. Monsalud, Jaime G. Montesur, Rene L. Limosinero Comments on the Philippines Country Report, by Albert P. Aquino Stabilization of Upland Agriculture and Rural Development in El Nino Vulnerable Countries: Thailand's Case, by Thamrong Mekhora Comments on the Thailand Country Report, by Wirat Krasachat Closing Remarks, by Kiran Pyakuryal


Small ruminant animals include Goats ( Capra hircus) and Sheep ( Ovis aries). Some tropical breeds of goats are the West African Dwarf (WAD), Sudanese De sert /Nubian, Maradi (Red Sokoto), Black Bengal and Barbari. While sheep breeds include Y'an kassa, Ouda /Uda, Balami and WAD sheep. The commonest breeds of goats and sheep in Cross River ain Forest Zone are the West African Dwarfs for both species. These animals are compact with a spec ial attribute of being trypanotolerant. Some northern breeds e.g. Red Sokoto goats and Y'ankassa sheep as trade animals abound in major towns in the zone. The animals are highly priced in the area s they provide household meat for consumers and skin for the local leather industry. Goats have bee n reported to contribute 16.0% and Sheep 5.0% of total domestically produced meat in Nigeria, which has been estimated at 813,000 tonnes per annum. Sheep and goat skins have been estimated at 7,500 t onnes and 20,400 tonnes annually respectively. Milk from Sheep and Goats has been accepted in most developed countries as an alternative to cow milk and their contribution stands at 46% of the wo rld total production of 7.3 million tonnes for shee p and 40% of the total world production of 7.2 millio n tonnes for goats in both the tropics and subtropi cs. Goat milk for instance has been reported to contain more β-casein and less α-casein than cow milk. The milk is easily digestible, because it contains a hi gher proportion of short and medium chain fatty aci ds with smaller globules than cow milk, which makes it promising in relieving stress and constipation. These small ruminants can be raised through the tra ditional free range, semi – intensive and intensive systems in the Cross River Rain Forest Zone so as t o mitigate the common problems of protein deficiency, poverty and unemployment among the popu lace in the area and Nigeria in general.


Foamed asphalt is a sort of universal adhesion agent and used usually for stabilizing material in cold recycling construction techniques, This paper introduces the working principle and techniques of foamed asphalt, and researches its cold recycling mixture's performance and the construction techniques. Because of environment protection,resource saving and economy prices, this technology has bright future in China for it is up to the situation of the country.


BACKGROUND
The transpedicular route in percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) is a well-established approach for the treatment of vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). However, the value of simple transpedicular biopsy in VCFs is less addressed. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the value of transpedicular biopsy during PVP for uncovering the malignancy in VCFs in a 10-year retrospective study.

MATERIALS AND METHODS
During the study period of the 1019 patients who underwent PVP for VCFs, 450 patients comprising of 127 male and 323 female underwent transpedicular biopsy during PVP for 705 fractured vertebras. The medical records were analyzed for age, gender, imaging studies, operation notes, pre-operative and post-operative diagnoses, date of vertebroplasty and biopsy, vertebral level and pathological reports.

RESULTS
Pathology of the specimens of the 450 patients confirmed non-malignant VCFs in 389 (86.44%) and malignancy in 61 (13.56%). The malignant pathology included: 52 (11.56%) distant metastases to vertebra, in 3 (0.67%) of the spinal metastases was unsuspected and in 49 (10.89%) of them the malignancy was suspected pre-operatively. There were 9 (2%) primary spinal malignancies, 2 (0.44%) unsuspected multiple myeloma and 7 (1.56%) pre-operatively suspected primary malignancies. The frequency of unsuspected malignancy was 1.11% (5/450) in this study. There was no complication associated with transpedicular biopsy during PVP.

CONCLUSIONS
VCFs harbored 1.11% of unexpected malignancy. During the vertebroplasty, concomitant transpedicular vertebral biopsy is a safe and useful procedure for distinguishing non-malignant from malignant compression fractures, especially in diagnosing unsuspected malignancy.


The present invention relates to a nickel-iron residue from the insulating bricks and autoclaved preparation method, the nickel-iron residue from the insulating brick comprises ferronickel slag autoclaved and calcareous materials; material is preferably calcium carbide slag; wherein ferronickel slag powder comprising ferronickel slag and particulate ferronickel slag; ferronickel slag from autoclaved brick insulation provided by the present invention, the heat transfer coefficient is small, has good compression strength and frost resistance; intensity level up MU30; and appearance quality and size standard deviations; weather resistance test detects the insulating autoclaved brick from the surface no blistering, no peeling, no crack phenomenon; autoclaved brick while the waste is made to reach the waste, the purpose of turning waste, reduce ferro-nickel slag caused pollution, optimizing the ecological environment; you can exchange for low-cost high value-added, so the self-insulation autoclaved brick is of great economic and social benefits.


Introduction: The very high temperatures that have been reported for lavas on Io [e.g., 1-4] have proven to be difficult to explain [5,6]. Specifically, the estimates of lava temperatures ≥1600 °C require that the interior of Io either (1) have an extremely unusual chemistry or (2) be almost completely molten. Neither of these possibilities fits within our current understanding of the evolution of the Jovian system [7-12]. If Io has a broadly chondritic composition, then recent tidal heating models suggest that there should be no more than about 20% partial melting of the interior [e.g., 10,11]. This suggests a maximum magma temperature of about 1200 °C. There are three independent avenues of study that are bringing the interpreted eruption temperatures into line with the theoretical limits. Two of these were discussed by [12] where we showed that ascending Ionian magma could be superheated by 100-200 °C and that the uncertainties in the observations allow temperatures around 1300 °C. Together, this allows the observations to be consistent with the theoretical studies, but eruption temperatures in the range of 1400-1600 °C are not ruled out. Lava Fountain Thermal Model: The third avenue of study is to improve the models used to convert the observed temperatures to interpreted eruption temperatures. Specifically, earlier studies have used thermal models designed for lava flows. However, the locations where the highest temperatures have been observed (Tvashtar, Pillan, and Pele) all have extensive new dark pyroclastic deposits, indicating that these eruptions included spectacular lava fountains. In the case of Tvashtar, incandescent lava fountains 1-2 km tall were resolved in Galileo SSI images [13,14]. Similarly, the hottest resolved incandescent areas seen at Pele by the SSI camera imaging at night are interpreted to be lava fountains [4]. At Pillan, a 400-km diameter dark pyroclastic deposit formed contemporenously with the highest observed temperatures. The lava flow thermal models generally utilize assumptions only appropriate for effusive eruptions as discussed by [2,14]. The most serious problem with the thermal models that were used is that they assume that the lava is a semi-infinite half space. While [15] does look at the cooling of a lava flow after solidification, the geometry of a pyroclast is vastly different than that of a lava flow (~spherical vs. ~tabular). Small droplets of lava ejected as pyroclasts should cool much faster than these models would predict. Here we present a very simple thermal model for lava fountains, building upon work on lunar pyroclastics during the Apollo program [e.g., 16]. The eruption environments for the lunar and Ionian eruptions are remarkably similar in terms of gravity, atmospheric pressure, and likely magma composition. Therefore, it is reasonable to use the lunar data to constrain Ionian lava fountain models. Based on lunar pyroclastics, we expect the Ionian lava droplets to be 0.1-1 mm in radius [17]. Such small droplets can be adequately modeled as isothermal spheres that cool by thermal radiation. The details of radiative heat transfer within a fountain are beyond the scope of this work. Instead, we assume that the fountain is composed of three parts: a hidden optically thick core, an incandescent zone of cooling droplets, and dispersed cold pyroclasts. Only the middle portion is visible in thermal emission to a sensor. This visible part of the fountain will radiate to deep space, the surface of Io, the rest of the fountain, and sometimes Jupiter. We combine all these into a single "ambient" temperature (Ta). With these simplifying assumptions, the temperature T of a droplet as a function of time t is given by


The gad-fly or sheep-bot Is widespread throughout central' Asia, the Middle East, Europe, South America and Australia. Despite this fact, only one case of ophthalmic myiasis has been documented In New Zealand (Jones, 1951) and there are only a few early references to the condition In Australia (Cleland, 1911) ; the present report Is believed' to be the first detailed account of a. case of human ophthalmomylasls In the Australian literature. Sergent, In a


Bejeweled is quite popular tile matching game. There are many variations of this game which are floating at android app store. Some of the known bejeweled game variations are based on scenario, puzzles and speed. If you like this tile matching game then...


Altitude exposure causes wide-ranging physiological responses. Changes occur in ventilation, heart rate, acid-base regulation, body composition, and substrate metabolism. The environment often increases exercise stress. Low oxygen pressure at high altitude can stress the oxygen transport systems of even the fittest athletes. Cold temperatures can numb the flesh and sometimes suppress cellular metabolism to dangerous levels. Hot temperatures can result in a competition for blood between the skin and muscles that can severely limit physical performance and subject the body to thermal injury. Smoggy air can leave the athlete gasping for air during exercise, while traveling across time zones can fatigue athletes and make them less able to compete. Through this paper, we pay particular attention to effects of those conditions on acute and long term exercise response and to acclimatization.


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In sixty Italian dairy farms, with both conventional and biological bovine milk production, representative of the national situation, samples of different matrixes were analyzed in order to evaluate the presence of potential contaminant elements. In bovine milk chain (soils, irrigation and clear water, forages, integrators, unifeed and milk), quantitative analysis were performed with regard to heavy metals (Cd, Hg, Ni, Pb, Cu, Zn), metalloides (As, B) and non-metals (Se). The results obtained show that in some cases Cd, Pb and Zn concentrations in unifeed are over the legal limits; concerning milk, we have a decrease of boron and copper and an increase of selenium. As a conclusion the results obtained suggest that no toxic risk can be expected on milk production and consequently on human health. However, screening of matrix and contamination source are necessary to fix appropriate reference law limits for xenobiotics concentration in milk.


A parallel code has been developed for the numerical modelling of cosmic gas dynamics processes taking into account thermal processes. The results have been presented of high-resolution three-dimensional numerical model-ling of inelastic interstellar HI cloud collisions with different sets of initial parameters. A detailed study of program scalability has shown that parallelization efficiency amounts to 70-90 % depending on the problem parameters.


In recent years the US government has increased its use of economic sanctions in order to punish countries, organisations and individuals. This form of foreign policy has become an increasing burden on US business and adversely affects US competitiveness and perceived reliability in the global marketplace. In addition, economic sanctions are generally ineffective in producing the desired changes and often harm the people they were intended to help. This paper argues that economic sanctions are an increasing menace to US business, represent an ineffective tool of foreign policy, and do not meet generally accepted ethical standards.


A variety of chiral Ti(IV) complexes were reduced in situ with zinc in acetonitrile. The resulting chiral Ti(III) complexes were found to catalyze the pinacol coupling reaction stereoselectively. The best results were obtained from the Ti-SALEN complex, which was found to be an efficient catalyst at 10 mol % concentration. Various aromatic aldehydes were coupled to obtain chiral hydrobenzoin derivatives with high diastereoselectivity and enantioselectivity. A plausible mechanism is proposed that rationalizes the stereochemical outcome of the reaction.


Although today's oil economics tend to dampen enthusiasm for some promising innovations and put development of other interesting ideas on the back burner, technology continues to find a place in the petroleum industry. That's because lower oil prices also have the effect of encouraging a number of innovative, money-saving technologies to flourish. The authors successful implementation of new technology today hinges on several critical factors, but, most importantly: is it cost effective Although the revolution in drilling technology still is probably a decade away, innovations currently under way could be regarded as the groundwork for the coming revolution. Current efforts to make drilling more efficient are discussed, including improved control over cementing, prolonging the life of drill strings, and improving pressure predictions.


A new study in early-stage melanoma patients shows that "self-eating" cells, or autophagy, can keep the cancer in check and may lead to a better prognosis.


Single-frame temporal action localization aims to predict the start time, end time, and categories of action instances in untrimmed videos with only one timestamp label for each action instance. However, recent works have two challenges: incomplete location results caused by various same-class action snippets (or frames) and redundant predictions due to ambiguous background snippets. To tackle the above issues, we design a model consisting of an action reinforcement module (ARM) and an action indication module (AIM). Specifically, the ARM improves the model's generalization ability by augmenting local and global features, thus solving the challenges of incomplete predictions. Simultaneously, the AIM detects the frames that indicate the location of the action instances (called keyframes) in the training period. Then the AIM applies the detected keyframes to filter redundant prediction results in the testing period. Extensive experiments are performed on two benchmark datasets, THUMOS-14 and ActivityNet-v1.3, demonstrating that the model could achieve state-of-the-art performance compared to some competitive approaches.


Several new hepta-coordinate dimeric complexes of niobium(III) chloride with ditertiary phosphines of the type (C6Hsh-P-(CH2)n-P-(C6Hsh (where n = I to 6) and (C6Hs)2-P-(CH = CH)-P-(C6Hs)2 have been prepared by using magnesium turnings and aluminium powder as reducing agents. These complexes are characterised by elemental analysis, magnetic moment data, IR, 'H, 31Pand 13CNMR spectral studies. The complexes formed are of the type Nb2Cl6(PP)2, where PP represents the corresponding phosphine.


We investigate the enumeration of varieties of boolean theories related to Horn clauses. We describe a number of combinatorial equivalences among different characterizations and calculate the number of different theories in $n$ variables for slightly different characterizations. The method of counting is via counting models using a satisfiability checker.


We report on the sidewall and surface characterization of InP etched patterns obtained by inductively coupled plasma (ICP). The fabrication of InP based optoelectronic integrated circuits requires dry etching processes, normally using CH4/H2 gas mixtures, with low induced damage, high and reproducible etch rate, and controlled etch direction. These requirements imply the use of a high-density plasma source, which reduces the energy of ions impinging on the wafer surface while keeping a sufficient etch rate. We introduce here the use of an ICP to etch InP. We show that one can obtain anisotropic processes in SiCl4 chemistry avoiding the carrier compensation due to the H+ bombardment. The surface morphology and the pattern profiles are observed by scanning electron microscopy and by atomic force microscopy. Auger electron spectroscopy and secondary ion mass spectroscopy are used to obtain the elemental composition in the top 30 nm of the etched surface and to evaluate contamination. Transmission electron mi...


Abstract Twenty-four adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups of six rats in each, Control animals without stress (GI); Rats with induced physical stress (GII); Normal Rats fed with omega fish oil as a source of omega-3 fatty acid (GIII); Stressed Rats supplemented omega-3 fatty acid diet (GIV). In GII and GIV physical stress was induced by keeping six rats in a standard cage instead of four rats and in GIV fish oil was added in the feed @ 3% to ameliorate the physical stress. Sampling was done on 15th and 29th day of the study. On 15th day of study no significant difference was found between the groups with respect to blood glucose and total protein levels, but on 29th day there was significant increase in blood glucose in GII and significant decrease in GIII. There was significant increase in total protein of GIII and decrease in GII, respectively apart from the significant increase in GIII on 29th day as compared to 15th day. Serum creatinine levels were found to be significantly lower in both the samples of GIII. The total and LDL cholesterol was significantly higher in GII but on 29th day it was found to be significantly lower in GIII. The HDL cholesterol was significantly lower in GII and significantly higher in GIII on 29th day, whereas it was vice versa with respect to triglycerides. Serum ALT, was found to be significantly lower in GIII and higher in GII on 29th day with no significant changes observed on 15th day. The liver of GII revealed central vein congestion and mononuclear cell infiltration in portal triad, whereas GIV showed only mild changes. The study proves the time-dependent beneficial effects of omega-3 fatty acids during physical stress.


Abstract This study assesses capital assets and factors influencing on farmers' decision to participate in social networks, and how these contribute to and affect household's profits of small-scale shrimp farmers in four coastal provinces in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Data was collected through observations, and informal discussions and interviews with 350 small-scale shrimp farmer households. The results show that farmer's age, education of household head, dependency ratio, village residence time, village population density are important factors influencing positively on shrimp farmers´ participation in social networks. The study also shows that contacts with fisheries association, traders, wholesale agencies, trust, household savings, labors' education, household's agricultural land size, post larvae quality and equipment significantly influenced on the profit variable with 1–10%. The results also indicate that a 10% increase in social capital would bring an increase in household income of 3.9%.


The present work revealed the catalytic reduction of nitric oxide (NO) by synergistic effect of anhydride group and carbon–metal species for the first time. The doping of metal on graphene oxide produced 0.50 mmol/g of carbon–metal species, and increased the amount of anhydride groups from 0.49 to 5.52 mmol/g. The obtained catalyst removed 30% of NO (990 ppm) at 300 °C. However, at the same catalytic conditions, the catalyst showed no activity toward NO reduction if anhydride groups were removed. Similarly, although graphene oxide had anhydride groups, it still exhibited no activity without the help of carbon–metal species. Furthermore, the results of temperature-programmed decomposition indicated that the amounts of anhydride and carbon–metal species were closely related to the total removal amount of NO. At last, transient kinetic and thermogravimetry-mass spectrometry revealed that anhydride group and carbon–metal bonding formed active sites. Then the resulted species reduced NO by a catalytic process ...


The clinical, radiological, and pathological features of a polyostotic cystic bone lesion in a 9-month-old Doberman Pinscher are described. The patient was diagnosed as having nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism at 6 weeks of age and after dietary correction it remained clinically normal until 9 months when there was sudden left hind-limb lameness due to a pathological fracture through a cystic lesion in the distal femur. Radiography revealed additional cystic structures in the metaphyses of the left radius, and left and right tibia. Pseudofractures were associated with two of the cystic lesions.

In some areas the cysts were crossed by trabeculae and in others there were bony ridges on the inner cystic wall. The cavities were lined with flesh-coloured fibrillar material which formed a lacy network extending into cavities. Histologically, multiple small cysts were present adjacent to the larger cavities noted radiographically. The secondary spongiosa and the metaphyseal periosteum were the major abnormal tissue sites. The small cysts appeared to arise in an oedematous and congested metaphyseal spongiosa. The cysts were accompanied by small foci of intense osteoclasis but unattended by compensatory bone production, and the consequent possibility of pseudofractures is an important clinical consideration. Earlier reports demonstrated that resolution of the lesions will follow surgical drainage and curettage of the cystic cavity. Of six cases of polyostotic cystic bone lesions observed in the dog, five were in the Doberman Pinscher breed.


Objective:To investigate the effect of proto-oncogene c-myc,bcl-2 on cell proliferation in squamous cell carcinoma(SCC)lesions.Methods:Expression of c-myc, bcl-2 was analysed by immunohistochemical methods in a total of thirty-three lesional skin samples from patients with SCC.Results:The expression of c-myc increased significantly in SCC lesions in comparison with the controls(P0.05).However,no significant difference was found in the expression of bcl-2.There existed significant difference in the expression of c-myc between high and low differentiated groups of SCC(P0.05),while no significant difference was found in the expression of c-Myc between high and middle differentiated groups and between low and middle differentiated groups.There were no significant difference in the expression of Bcl-2 between the three groups each.Negative correlation existed between the expression of c-myc and bcl-2 in SCC lesions.(r=-0.382,P0.05).Conclusion:It is suggested that the increased expression of c-myc palys a role in the cause inducing SCC by promoting cell proliferation and bcl-2 may not palys a role in the cause inducing SCC by this way.


This essay employs Slavoj Žižek's elaborations of the Lacanian notion of ideological fantasy to analyze the political relationship of the people of Ruby, Oklahoma, to the outcast women of the Convent in Toni Morrison's Paradise. That relationship exemplifies the role of the other Žižek identifies in "the conceptual Jew," not the actually existing Jew but the fantasmatic image of the Jew of the anti–Semite. Addressing this image in the novel in terms of Žižek's concept of the parallax gap leads to the conclusion that Morrison's fictive world is as primordially divided as is Žižek's philosophical one.


The invention provides a horizontal automatic skewer baking machine which is provided with a housing and a housing cover. Multiple supports are arranged inside the housing in parallel, multiple rectangular holes rightly facing the supports are formed in the housing cover, rollers for skewer arrangement are arranged inside the supports, the upper portions of the rollers are arranged outside the rectangular holes, the rollers are of cylinder cage-shaped structures, a motor for driving the corresponding roller to turn over is arranged outside one end of each support, heating tubes for skewer baking are arranged inside the supports and on two sides of each roller, oil drip plates are arranged under the rollers, tempered glass covers are arranged above the upper end face of the housing cover and the rollers, and the motors drive the rollers to turn over so as to enable skewers to be evenly baked. The horizontal automatic skewer baking machine avoids the problem that oil-water drips drop onto the heating tubes to produce lampblack in baking, is suitable for various skewers, facilitates oil brushing and seasoning scattering in baking, ensures that the skewers are not polluted in the baking process and has the advantages of being high in skewer baking efficiency and safe in operation, reducing the labor intensity of an operator and the like.


AIM To clarify the role of adenylyl cyclase(AC) in allyl chloride-induced toxic peripheral neuropathies. METHODS Wistar male rats were treated by allyl chloride 100 and 200 mg·kg~-1, ig, 3 times a week for continuous 3 months. AC contents in nerve tissues were analyzed by Western blotting. RESULTS In the suspension of cerebrum, cerebellum, spinal cord and sciatic nerve, AC contents decreased by 43%, 43%, 32% and 31%, respectively, in 100 mg·kg~-1 group, and by 51%, 74%, 39% and 70%, respectively, in 200 mg·kg~-1 group. CONCLUSION Allyl chloride can decrease the contents of AC in nerve tissues of rats, which may be one of the toxic mechanism of allyl chloride-induced toxic peripheral neuropathies.


This paper approaches the design using two optimization techniques for a permanent magnet generator used in a micro-wind turbine, with a major importance on the overall performances of the energy conversion system. The proposed micro-wind generator has two armatures and both are rotating in opposite directions.


The aim of this paper is to analyze how Julia Alvarez constructs the
character of the mother, Laura Garcia de la Torre, through the latter�s use of
language in How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents. Given that language is one of
the main signs of identity, the way in which Laura expresses herself reveals her
attitude towards American society, as well as her position within that culture.
We would expect, therefore, to find these features in the translation. However,
as we will see, neither of the Spanish versions deploys a systematic stance on
this problem.


Personalized information service is an important service model of library.According to the features of personalized information service,this paper emphatically discusses the ways for achieving personalized research information services in university library under network environment.


Nowadays, the Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) system is remarkably increasing as one of the renewable energy resources in Japan. But in the WTG, the power fluctuations caused by the wind speed fluctuation are the most crucial issue in providing their energy to the utility. It was found that the power compensation system (PCS) with the suitable capacity is still unknown. In this paper, the argument to time range and standardized wind speed including fluctuations is discussed. We estimated the storage capacity of PCS at a wind profiles by standardization of wind speed and verified the validity of their capacities using a computer simulation. It was determined the suitable capacity of the power compensation system with this argument.