The paper presents the actual ownership structure of public companies in Bulgaria on the basis of a survey of 104 of the companies traded on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange. It discusses as well the problems of disclosure of ownership information, focusing on the transposition of the EC Large Holdings Directives. The paper finds out an inconsistent enforcement of the disclosure procedures and very concentrated ownership; for more than the half of the companies the largest shareholders stakes' exceeds more than 50%. That provides incentives and opportunities for violation of the rights of minority shareholders, though this is far not the only reason. This is an earlier version of a paper published later as an article in English and Bulgarian under the same/very close names, respectively.


The electromagnetic loop operation means that the lines with different voltage classes operate parallel which connected together through the electromagnetic circuit by using transformers in the two terminals.The problems existing in the electromagnetic loop operation were analyzed.A series of rules for electromagnetic loop opening was put forward which includes static stability,dynamic stability and economic efficiency etc.The concrete application of synthetical,multilayer fuzzy evaluation method was introduced.The author believes that the electromagnetic loop opening scheme based on synthetical,multilayer fuzzy evaluation is feasible and has practical significance.


We discuss the results of three experiments, namely dielectric permittivity, low shear viscosity, and electro-optic birefringence measurements, that were designed to obtain quantitative information on the aggregation in droplet phase microemulsions. The data consistently yield a rather large binding free energy of -4 k T between two aggregated microemulsion droplets and we discuss possible explanations for this large value.


The first x‐ray diffraction experimental station at Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory has been available for synchrotron radiation users in research. The station is located on the back‐end of 4B9A, a beamline from a bending magnet. When the storage ring of BEPC operates in a dedicated mode (2.2 GeV), 4B9A provides a focused monochromatic x ray in between 4 and 12 keV. A four‐circle diffractometer with a crystal analyzer is installed. Experimental processes such as apparatus alignment, monitoring of incident radiation, acquisition of diffracted intensities, and running of the monochromator, are controlled with a computer through CAMAC modules. In this article, instrumentation and performances of the station are outlined.


Recently "Esstalion Technologies, Inc." has been established by Hydro-Quebec and Sony Corporation. The new company will research and develop reliable, highly safe, olivine-type lithium-ion iron phosphate rechargeable batteries for use within power systems in a wide range of applications. The main focuses of this work is to show the existence of the optimal ESStalion management schedule to store energy when demand is low and release energy at peak hours to shave demand profile and to decrease the power loss. For this purpose, IEEE Reliability Test System (RTS 96) is chosen as pilot test system. Integer Speed-constraint Multi-objective Particle swarm optimization (Integer SMPSO) is then used to find best allocation solutions. Finally a solution has been taken and simulated within the test case over a year. Study results confirm the fact that energy storages would have significant effect on loss reduction, yet a precise adapted chain of decision for charge and discharge are essentially required.


Helical flux compression generator (HFCG) is a high power single pulse device which uses high explosive to generate a single high power electrical pulse. Modelling of this device is very necessary in order to reduce the cost of testing and the misuse of the high explosive. Multi-sectional HFCG is the most efficient and reliable type of pulse generator for which modelling is necessary. In this paper, the Modelling of the multisectional HFCG is implemented using two dimensional codes with an approach of solving the differential equations using state equations method and are compared with the experimental results taken from the literature. Some of the parameters used in the design considerations are also been discussed.


Cellular microenvironment is an essential issue for regulating epithelial characteristics through the alteration of intricate signaling pathways and intercellular communications in different cell types. Thus, microenvironment influences tumor initiation, progression, and metastasis. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between microenvironment and epithelial property in HPV16 E6/E7-immortalized human oral keratinocytes (IHOKs). To investigate characteristics of IHOK cultured in different media, two media were used, which included keratinocyte growth media (KGM), F-medium composed of 3:1 ratio of DMEM and F-12 (P media) supplemented with 10% FBS and 1% penicillin/streptomycin. Proliferative property and invasive and migratory activity were observed. As results, proliferating activities of IHOK in different culture condition were changed. Likewise, migratory and invasive activities were also different depending on media types. These results suggest that cellular microenvironment can affect modification of biological properties of epithelial cells.


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Flavescence doree (FD), a yellows disease of grapevine is caused by a non cultivable mycoplasma-like organism (MLO) transmitted in vineyards by the leafhopper vector Scaphoideus titanus. In the laboratory, FD is transmitted from broadbean to broadbean by the leafhopper Euscelidius variegatus. Total DNA from FD-diseased broadbean was centrifuged in a bisbenzimide-CsCl density gradient. Low density DNA was collected from the gradient, digested with HindIII, ligated into plasmid pUC18 and cloned in Escherichia coli. Trans-formants were differentially screened by colony hybridisation with 32P-iabelled healthy and FD-infected leafhopper DNA as probes. The selected clones were shown to carry inserts which all hybridised with FD-diseased host DNA and not with DNA from healthy host. These 32P-labelled inserts, used as probes in dot blot hybridisation, enabled detection of FD-MLO in field-collected samples of grapevine. However, because of the low MLO titre in this plant, an MLO enrichment procedure using tissue from main leaf veins was necessary to ensure efficient DNA extraction.


This article contributes to the research agenda of emancipatory entrepreneurship by developing the understanding of emancipation as a social imaginary in entrepreneurship. In particular, we draw on fiction and philosophical hermeneutics to generate three ideal types of the social imaginary of emancipation in entrepreneurship theorizing. Building on our hermeneutic analysis, we introduce a framework that explains how entrepreneurship theorizing can strengthen, undermine, and shape emancipatory practices as well as the social imaginary of emancipation. We conclude our article by explicating and discussing the relevancy of emancipation in and for entrepreneurship theorizing across different social imaginaries and social practices.


Dislocation structure in rapidly solidified Mg 9 7 Zn 1 Y 2 ribbon with the long period stacking outer (LPSO) phase is investigated by conventional transmission electron microscopy. In the grain with the LPSO phase there are no a dislocations lying on the basal plane and a number of c + a dislocations are visible. On the other hand, in the grain without the LPSO phase there are many straight a dislocations lying on on the basal plane. These facts indicate that the critical resolved shear stress of the basal plane increase by the formation of the LPSO phase and the non-basal slip is activated by the prevention of the basal slip. In other words, the former directly contributes to the strengthening and the latter relates to the improvement of ductility with the increment of the number of the slip system. Therefore, it is concluded that the LPSO phase plays a unique role which overcomes the conflicting properties of strength and ductility in the mechanical property of the present alloy.


Leadership styles and motivational theory have been extensively studied, and the effective application of them in leadership roles will influence the future of nursing. Through this review, the primary autocratic, democratic and laissez-faire styles of leadership are outlined and analyzed for their use to nursing in various situational and staff management contexts. As a primary role of leadership, motivational theory and the concepts of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are considered. These factors, along with effective leadership, are presented as essential tools for unlocking workforce potential.


Near the end of Notes on the State of Virginia (1785), Thomas Jefferson offers a notably ambivalent assessment of Captain John Smith: "To his efforts principally may be ascribed [the colony's] support against the opposition of natives. He was honest, sensible, and well-informed; but his style is barbarous and uncouth. His history, however, is almost the only source from which we derive any knowledge of the infancy of the state" (177). Such ambivalence registers the degree to which late 18th-century ideologies of civility and refinement mediated historical accounts of Virginia's colonial past, and it begins to suggest an overlooked context for reconsidering the cultural meaning of the Smith–Pocahontas story during this era. For the episode traditionally has been read in terms of race and "the birth of the nation" (Jenkins, 10). While influential critics of Smith have extolled his enterprising "genius" and his "doctrine of hard work and self–reliance," revisionist critiques of Smith's version of American heroism manage only to reproduce the same interpretive categories. Indeed, to revisionists, the Pocahontas story instances an ethnocentrism endemic to colonial encounters: Smith fails to recognize the huskanaw ceremony (whereby he is made a werowance to Powhattan); and Pocahontas's "self-abandonment" prefigures the doctrine of Manifest Destiny.


The central theme of this thesis is the development of both a generalised computational model for large-scale brain networks and the neuroinformatics platform that enables a systematic exploration and analysis of those models. In this thesis we describe the mathematical framework of the computational model at the core of the tool The Virtual brain (TVB), designed to recreate collective whole brain dynamics by virtualising brain structure and function, allowing simultaneous outputs of a number of experimental modalities such as electro- and magnetoencephalography (EEG, MEG) and functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI). The implementation allows for a systematic exploration and manipulation of every underlying component of a large-scale brain network model (BNM), such as the neural mass model governing the local dynamics or the structural connectivity constraining the space time structure of the network couplings. We also review previous studies related to brain network models and multimodal neuroimaging integration and detail how they are related to the general model presented in this work. Practical examples describing how to build a minimal *in silico* primate brain model are given. Finally, we explain how the resulting software tool, TVB, facilitates the collaboration between experimentalists and modellers by exposing both a comprehensive simulator for brain dynamics and an integrative framework for the management, analysis, and simulation of structural and functional data in an accessible, web-based interface.


Background: Quality of services shows a variation between the client and the provider. Therefore, it needs to be explored whether the quality of care or the lack of quality can explain the utilization of government health care. Objectives:This paper attempts to assess the utilization of health services and client satisfaction for services provided by a Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Delhi, India. Setting and design: The study was a facility based cross sectional study. Exit interviews were conducted among 400 patients seeking outdoor patient department (OPD) services of thePHC Palam, New Delhi from May 2010 to November 2010. Material and Methods: Exit interviews were conducted among the patients at each of the service delivery points in the PHC to assess the utilization of services and the satisfaction of clients with the available services. Results: Most respondents rated the services to be of good quality on various parameters of health delivery. The PHC was the preferred health facility (98%) for treatment seeking in comparison to other healthcare facilities in the area.The main factors affecting utilization of primary health care services provided by the government were easy accessibility, low cost, less waiting time, and presence of co-operative health personnel. Conclusion:Provision of quality primary healthcare services to clients can result in better utilization of services at the primary level, thereby reducing the unnecessary burden of secondary and tertiary level facilities in addition to improving the health status of the community.


Gender rights, a global issue, touching the sensitive brains of thinkers, researchers and scientists of 21 st century, whereas the role of women in all spheres of life is not comparable with the rights provided to them by the states and the societies as well. Although women participation in agriculture sector is remarkable but in return they are deprived of their basic rights. The present study was designed in Pakistan by selecting a tehsil of below poverty line district Attock. The sample drawn through simple random sampling technique and data were collected with the help of structured pre-tested interview schedule. The data were analyzed through a statistical package SPSS and arranged in tabular form. The results show the maximum participation of rural women in different sub-sectors of agriculture but further analysis reflected clear cut discrimination in land ownership, tenure, access to inputs, trainings, and credit facility. The finding of research study highlighted the immediate attention of Government, policy makers and law and order authorities to have a glance over such discrimination and reframe their rules and regulation, and mode of implementation.


Prantle model is adopted to simulate the behavior of the ground slope face under earthquake excitations.The computation of earth pressure is extended to dynamic cases from static cases by the help of seismic coefficient.By employing pseudo-stastic approach and the method of limit equilibrium,the approximate solution of seismic bearing capacity of strip foundation is derived.The factors affecting the seismic bearing capacity are discussed.The seismic bearing capacity depends on inner friction angle,as well as horizontal and vertical seismic coefficient.The analyzing results are compared with some published results finally.


Optimizing current conveyors (CC) through the multi objective genetic algorithm (MOGA) is presented in this brief. Performances of a positive second generation CC are optimized, namely the high cutoff frequency and the Xport parasitic resistance. The optimized CC is used as a building block to design a high performance current mode filter. Spice simulation results are presented to show good reached performances. A comparison with published work is highlighted.


Trends in policies and practices governing the workplace are showing an increasing demand for sustainable workplace environments. As a result, state and local governments across the country have implemented various policies that promote sustainability in the workplace, including alternative transportation to work, flexible work schedule, telecommuting, and e-communication policies, which have required and will continue to require employers to adapt their workplace policies. These policies provide substantial benefits employees, employers and society as a whole, but employers will be required to engage in a thoughtful process prior to implementation. Without careful consideration of the potential legal implications, including those identified in this chapter, the implementation of certain green policies could expose local and state government employers to unintended legal claims. This chapter identifies some potential legal issues that could result from the implementation of green workplace policies under the labor and employment laws. The first part of this chapter examines the potential legal implications under state public sector collective bargaining laws, including whether state and local government employers are required to negotiate with the employees' union representatives prior to implementing green policies. Part II explores the implications of the implementation of (and eligibility to participate in) certain green policies under Title VII and/or similar state anti-discrimination statutes. The last section addresses possible privacy-related concerns related to teleworking and other workplace internet policies.


The doctrine of debellatio has received little attention in academic literature, especially over the last fifty years, in which virtually nothing has...


Objective: The objective of this study was to develop a UV spectroscopy method in combination with multivariate analysis for determining vitexin in binahong (Anredera cordifolia (Ten.) Steenis) leaves extract.
Methods: The partial least square (PLS) regression and the principal component regression (PCR) was performed in this study to evaluate several statistical performances such as coefficient of determination (R2), root mean square error of calibration (RMSEC), root mean square error of cross-validation (RMSECV), root mean square error of prediction (RMSEP) and relative error of prediction (REP). Cross-validation in this study was performed using leave one out technique.
Results: The R2 values of calibration data sets resulted from PLS and PCR method were 0.9675 and 0.9648, respectively. The low values of RMSEC and RMSECV both for PLS and PCR method indicated the minimum error of the calibration models. The R2 values of validation data sets resulted from PLS and PCR method were 0.9778 and 0.9820, respectively. The low values of RMSEP both for PLS and PCR method indicated the minimum error of prediction generated from the calibration data sets. Multivariate calibration techniques were applied to determine the content of vitexin in binahong leaves extract. Predicted values from the multivariate calibration models were compared to the actual values determined from a validated HPLC method. It was found that PLS models resulted in the lowest REP values compared to the PCR models.
Conclusion: The chemometrics technique can be applied as an alternative method for determining vitexin levels in the ethanol solution of binahong leaves extract.


The analysis of physiological indicators of students training in special medical group. Showed the level of somatic health, adaptive capacity of the cardiovascular system and physiological indicators of the first-year students. Proved that the level of physical training of students each year decreases. In experiment took part 21 students of first year study.


Due to various killing diseases in the world, medical data clustering is a very challenging and critical task to handle and to take the proper decision from multidimensional complex data in an effective manner. The most familiar and suitable speedy clustering algorithm is K-means than other traditional clustering approaches. But K-means is extra sensitive for initialization of clustering centroid and it can easily surround. Thus, there is a necessity for faster clustering with an effective optimum clustering centroid. Based on that, this research paper projected an optimization-based clustering by hybrid fuzzy C-means (FCM) clustering on rainfall flow optimization technique (RFFO), which is the normal flow and behavior of rainfall flow from one position to another position. FCM clustering algorithm is used to cluster the given medical data and RFFO is used to produce optimum clustering centroid. Finally, the clustering performance is also measured for the proposed FCM clustering on RFFO technique with the help of accuracy, random coefficient, and Jaccard coefficient for medical data set and find the risk factor of a heart attack.


The tendency in commercial vehicles seems to be towards heavier vehicles of greater capacity, especially containers. At the present time laws governing axle load, power/weight ratio, gross weight, pollution and safety are being enacted; these laws will have a significant influence on future freight transport vehicles. Tendencies are that: (1) regulations concerning 13 t might be accepted, (2) there could be an increase in the power/weight ratio up to 89 hp/t and the gross weight, which could reach 45 t, (3) new regulations concerning rear axles and tandems, servo- assisted steering, emergency brakes and tyres and rims might be established. /TRRL/


In this paper the lossless audio compression using context-dependent constant component removing (CDCCR) was presented. The proposed solution was built from a small cascade of linear predictors with adaptively selected coding parameters, ending with the already mentioned CDCCR block and Golomb encoder.


. This paper presents the numerical modelling and analysis of slim-floor composite beam systems using different shear connector arrangements. A finite element model was developed and validated through comparing the prediction with the results obtained from the experimental study. A parametric study was conducted to examine the effect of typical parameters of shear connectors, including the diameter of the concrete dowel cylinder, incorporating dowel reinforcement and concrete strength, etc. The comparison and analysis further clarified the component, mechanism and development of shear resistance and overall load-bearing capacity. The findings based on the numerical simulation provide a deeper insight into the behaviour of this type of slim-floor composite beam system. Through both experimental and numerical studies, the structural merits of this composite beam system were highlighted.


The MapReduce programming model accepted by Hadoop and other Big Data technologies is a powerful tool to address Big Data analysis problem. It is becoming ubiquitous, but still there are issues in concern with its performance and efficiency. It offers high scalability and fault tolerance in large scale data processing, but gives low efficiency. Hence, how to enhance efficiency with high level of scalability and fault tolerance is a major challenge. The efficiency problem, especially I/O costs can be addressed in two ways: by optimizing I/O operations in Map-Reduce and by utilizing the features of modern hardware such as SSD (Solid State Disk) that can help in minimizing computations in Map-Reduce considerably. This paper explores various existing data layout structures that can improve the efficiency of map-reduce operations and help in overcoming its pitfalls.


7 subjects, each giving a history suggesting dandelion dermatitis, were patch tested with extracts of dandelion as well us with other common members of the Compositae and to the sesquiterpene‐lactone‐ mix. All were positive to dandelion Extracts but only 2 reacted to the sesquiterpenes‐lactonemix. Alhough the mix is it useful screening test for chrysanthemum dermatitis, it may miss dandelion allergy.


Oxidative stress is described as an imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants, with a shift towards the oxidants. When the antioxidative systems are insufficient or the production of radicals is increased oxidative damage can occur, damaging DNA, lipids, and proteins. Oxidative stress has been implicated in several pathologies. This study has been focused on oxidative damage caused to the cysteine residues on proteins. The main function of the thioredoxin (Trx) and the glutaredoxin (Grx) systems is to reduce protein thiols and they therefore play an important role in the protection against oxidative stress. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease with a high prevalence in an aging population. Oxidative stress has been implicated in the disease, as demonstrated by elevated levels of oxidized proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids. In our study we were able to show that Trx and Grx were secreted to CSF, and that the levels of the proteins correlated with the previously validated markers tau and p-tau in patients with different stages of AD. The secretion was not caused by cell death as the levels of lactate dehydrogenase did not change between the different stages. Furthermore, decreased axonal staining of Grx1 and Grx2, as well as decreased mitochondrial staining of Trx2 was observed in AD hippocampus. Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. The neurotransmitter dopamine has been implicated in the pathology, as rupture of the dopamine vesicles leads to increased cytosolic dopamine levels. Free in the cytosol, dopamine gets oxidized with a release of radicals in the process. We can show a direct interaction between the Trx system and the dopamine-quinone. Furthermore, a protective effect of TrxR against dopamine toxicity was observed in both the cell line SH-SY5Y and in the nematode C. elegans. In addition, decreased levels of Trx1 and TrxR1 were observed in substantia nigra from PD patients. Ischemia causes a conversion of xanthine dehydrogenase into xanthine oxidase, upon reperfusion xanthine oxidase releases radicals, leading to an increased oxidative stress in the tissues. Ischemia/reperfusion was induced in human livers, and samples were taken before induction of ischemia, after ischemia and after reperfusion. We demonstrated that the major reperfusion damage was to the sinusoidal endothelial lining, where a retraction of the lining occurred after ischemia, but after 20 minutes of reperfusion the cell lining had partially recovered. No significant changes in mRNA levels of redox proteins could be observed, but likely redistribution of Trx occurred in the hepatocytes. Cell lines are commonly used in medical research, but a consensus in how to culture the cells is lacking. In order to study the effect of media selection, three different cell lines were cultured in four commonly used cell culturing media. We could observe increased proliferation of cells grown in the high glucose containing DMEM. Increased expression for mesenchymal marker Vimentin in A549 cells cultured in DMEM, and decreased expression of epithelial marker CK18, which indicates a possible change in phenotype due to the selection of media. Furthermore, increased enzymatic activity of TrxR in cells cultured in MEM compared to the other media was observed, and decreased selenite toxicity in cells cultured in DMEM compared to culture in RPMI or F12. This study highlights the importance of consistency in the choice of cell culturing media for the outcome of any cell experiment. In conclusion, the thioredoxin family of proteins has been shown to be implicated in several pathological conditions where oxidative stress is believed to be important. LIST OF SCIENTIFIC PAPERS This thesis is based on the following publications and manuscripts which are referred to by their Roman numerical. I. Lisa Arodin, Heidrun Lamparter, Hakan Karlsson, Inger Nennesmo, Mikael Bjornstedt, Johannes Schroder, Aristi P. Fernandes. Alteration of Thioredoxin and Glutaredoxin in the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 2014, 39, 787-797. II. Lisa Arodin, Antonio Miranda-Vizuete, Peter Swoboda, Aristi P. Fernandes. Protective effects of the thioredoxin and glutaredoxin systems in dopamineinduced cell death. Free Radical Biology and Medicine, 2014, 73, 328-336. III. Rim Jawad, Melroy D'souza, Lisa Arodin Selenius, Marita Wallenberg, Olof Danielsson, Greg Nowak, Mikael Bjornstedt, Bengt Isaksson. Morphological alterations and redox changes due to ischemia-reperfusion injury during liver surgery. Manuscript. IV. Marita Wallenberg, Lisa Arodin Selenius, Olof Danielsson, Mikael Bjornstedt. The effect of media composition on cell growth, thiol status, redox proteins, and in selenium toxicity. Manuscript. The previously published papers were reprinted with permission form the publishers CONTENTS


We apply our technique of using a Rb-stabilized ring-cavity resonator to measure the frequencies of various spectral components in the 555.8-nm 1S0-->3P1 line of Yb. We determine the isotope shifts with 60 kHz precision, which is an order-of-magnitude improvement over the best previous measurement on this line. There are two overlapping transitions, 171Yb(1/2-->3/2) and 173Yb(5/2-->3/2), which we resolve by applying a magnetic field. We thus obtain the hyperfine constants in the 3P1 state of the odd isotopes with a significantly improved precision. Knowledge of isotope shifts and hyperfine structure should prove useful for high-precision calculations in Yb necessary to interpret ongoing experiments testing parity and time-reversal symmetry violation in the laws of physics.


On a quiet Sunday morning in the emergency unit at the Belmopan Hospital, an electronic message on the Belize Health Information System (BHIS) flashed an alert to the doctor and nurses on duty: A patient with severe stab wounds was on his way by ambulance from the San Ignacio polyclinic near the


The May disturbance in Indonesia revealed the issue of Southeast Asian ethnic Chinese.It has always been the universal phenomenon to be against the Southeast Asian ethnic Chinese.The main causes of the issue are the uneven national economic and political development,complexity of the language and the influence caused by Cold War and relationship between Southeast Asian countries and China.In order to solve the problem thoroughly,different social bodies,such as Southeast Asian ethnic Chinese,Southeast Asian countries,China and international society and so on,should take different measures.


In this Letter, we briefly describe the evolution of a variety of self-gravitating protoplanetary disk models that contain annular grooves (e.g., gaps) in their surface density. These grooves are inspired by the density gaps that are presumed to open in response to the formation of a giant planet. Our work provides an extension of the previously studied groove modes that are known in the context of stellar disks. The emergence of spiral gravitational instabilities is predicted via a generalized eigenvalue code that performs a linear analysis and confirmed with hydrodynamical simulations. We find that the presence of a groove drives a fast-growing two-armed mode in moderately massive disks and extends the importance of self-gravitating instabilities down to lower disk masses than for which they would otherwise occur. We discuss the potential importance of this instability in the context of planet formation, e.g., the modification of the torques driving type II migration.


Online learners' learning attribution has a significant effect on their learning behavior motivation and other psychological characteristics, and effects their learning performance through the change of learning behavior. The focus of this research is: What changes the learning behavior of online learners during the intermediate process? How does its mode of action relate to online learners' learning attribution? This research adopts the method of the role of mediating variable and takes online learning environment as the intermediary variable to test the direct effect of learning attribution on learning performance and the indirect effect through the mediating effect of online learning environment, and the regression model generated by the mediating effect analysis predicts learning performance. The results show that luck attribution has no effect on learning performance. Ability attribution, effort attribution and background attribution have no direct effect on learning performance. However, some indirect effects can be generated through the mediating effect of online learning environment, among which the total effort attribution has significant indirect effects through the pedagogy of online learning environment. Overall background attributions, ability and effort attributions in success attributions, and background attributions in failure attributions have significant indirect effects through the pedagogy, technology, and community mediating effects of online learning environments. All of the above indirect effects can positively predict learning performance, which provides a guiding ideology with practical significance for the construction elements of online learning environment.


This article addresses the relationship between public and private policing in a residential setting. It adopts a case study approach to explore the fabric of such relationships in a UK community. It draws on empirical research in a residential community with concurrent policing inputs from the public and private sector. Empirical research with the public and private police and subscribers and non-subscribers to a commercial security scheme is used to comment upon the status of interconnection between the two policing bodies. The potential for public and private police to work in partnership and for alliances to be formed to reinforce policing of communities is explored. The paper also addresses the public perception of possible collaborative partnerships between public and private police. In a climate of increasing pluralisation of community policing it provides a citizen perspective on such developments.


The Food Safety and Inspection Service regulates the labeling of meat and poultry products, while the Food and Drug Administration regulates labeling for all other foods. Since 1973, FSIS has required nutrition information on labels when nutrition related claims are made.


The lecture is intended for geophysicists, geologists and engineers. The emphasis is on practical understanding and application of vector wavefields, thus a basic prerequisite knowledge of P-waves is assumed. The course would be most relevant to those currently involved with, or considering the use of AVO/A inversion, fracture/stress characterization analyses, or interpretation in gas-obscured reservoirs. OVERVIEW We are asking for more and more from our seismic data: more efficient acquisition, broader bandwidth (both high and low), sources that are more environmentally friendly (i.e. quieter), accurate amplitudes for AVO and 4D. Acquisition and processing are undergoing a revolution to support these needs. New developments such as simultaneous sources, ghost-free sources, broader-bandwidth sources, continuous recording, and new kinds of sensors are already in use, and well on the way to becoming routine. It is a good time to take a step back and investigate what really goes into our data. What does that string of numbers you are using to make your images really mean? What units is it in? Is your source actually doing what your modeling predicts? How repeatable is it? What noise is hiding in your data that you don't know about? If you knew about it, what might you do differently to take advantage of newly available sensors and processing techniques? I will examine ocean-bottom seismic data because it's by far the cleanest data we've got, and hence the most amenable to careful analysis. However, this " forensic " approach to data analysis should have broader applicability. The talk will have three parts: 1) What is your source really doing? 2) What does the background noise in the data look like? and 3) Can we do anything useful with that background noise? The goal of the talk is to start you on the way to becoming a data connoisseur, instead of merely an indiscriminate consumer. The talk will be example driven for a broad audience, however I will also have tutorial sections that I can include for academic audiences wanting to dig deeper with a longer talk. BIOGRAPHY Joe Dellinger was born in the SEG home town of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and learned to ride a bicycle in the Amoco Tulsa Research Center parking lot. Joe's father Tom Dellinger led a research group at the Mobil Field Research Lab in the 1970's-1980's. His team coined the term " Extended Reach Drilling " to describe to management what it was …


Jiwo Hills is an isolated hill with approximately occupied 30 km
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in Bayat area of Central Java.
The Jiwo Hills has been considered to be composed of very low-grade metamorphic rocks. This
contribution explains a preliminary view of the metamorphic rocks from collected rocks sample in
the Jiwo Hills.
Common metamorphic rocks found in this area are phyllite, mica schist, calc-silicate schist, and
marble with the foliation trend of NE-SW. Most of the metamorphic rock exposures are strongly
weathered. Rarely epidote-glaucophane schist crop out near the exposure of serpentinite in western
part of this complex. Several carbonate sedimentary rocks are converted to garnet-wollastonite
skarn under the contact metamorphism probably caused by diabase intrusion.
Garnet-wollastonite skarn mainly consists of garnet and wollastonite embed in the quartz matrix.
The garnets are rich of grossular composition, range from Adr13–19Grs81–85Sps0–2. Those show
anisotropic, with sectorial twinning zonings. The skarn deposits might give important information
for economic resources in this area.
Epidote-glaucophane schist mainly consists of glaucophane, epidote, quartz, phengite, titanite, and
hematite. By the present of this blueschist facies of high-pressure metamorphic rock in this area, it
confirms that Jiwo Hills is one of the high-pressure metamorphic terranes together with Luk Ulo
Complex of Central Java, Meratus Complex of South Kalimantan, and Bantimala Complex of
South Sulawesi. The serpentinites might facilitate exhumation of the blueschist in the Jiwo Hills.
Detailed study of the distribution of metamorphic rocks in this area is needed in order to
understanding tectonic evolution as well as economic geology.
Keywords: Jiwo Hills, Bayat, blueschist, high-pressure metamorphic rocks, skarn


China's current system of fiscal transfers suffers from severe
weaknesses. The absence of a clear and coherent principle for
distribution of fiscal transfers is a major weakness and results in the
current distribution that favors the wealthier provinces. Furthermore,
fiscal transfers have failed to secure a better alignment of
budgetary expenditures with national priorities. Against this background,
this paper examines how refocusing of China's fiscal transfers
could help in better achieving national economic priorities. The
paper analyses the issue of whether fiscal capacity equalisation
should become the dominant principle for future distribution of fiscal
transfers, or whether categorical fiscal equalisation - using fiscal
transfers targeted at national priorities - would be more effective
in progressing towards China's vision of a harmonious society.
It is concluded that fiscal equalisation is not the right approach for
China and an alternative approach is proposed according to which
fiscal transfers are targeted at national priorities. Finally, after noting
that the current status of management of specific purpose payments
in China is quite deficient, a framework for more effective
intergovernmental fiscal coordination and monitoring the implementation
of outcome-focused fiscal transfers is outlined.


Aiming at the encryption system with lower security requirements,this paper puts forward a symmetrical key automatic changing cryptography scheme based on simple hybrid selection coding,with the combination of unilateral canonical Huffman coding and fixed-length coding.The statistical results of plaintext are used as their own encrypted key and coding basis,which makes the scheme to be easy to implement and calculate and of cost low.It is proved that when the keys are completely unknown,the cracking of the encryption system has great difficulty.


The rotary harrow loosens the surface layer of the soil when working, removing the soil crust, but the process of how the number of needles in the soil and the diameter of the working body affect it, is not completely understood. These questions are considered in the course of the study. We have supplemented theoretical provisions in relation to passive rotary working bodies.


With the further development of language teaching aided by computer,"corpus-based language teaching" in domestic was no longer a strange topic.In recent years more and more scholars already started to take the corpus into account.But to those ordinary junior and senior school teachers,they don't have time and opportunities to study corpus knowledge and apply it into the practice.Therefore,they don't know much about it.But they actually teach English everyday and are the best persons that apply corpus into the foreign language teaching.So this paper mainly popularizes the corpus elementary knowledge and its application in foreign language teaching to help teachers and students who intend to better understand and apply corpus.


Objective: To describe The Prosocial Personality (PSP) and its dimensions in Voluntary Blood Donors, the motivating (F+) and the hampering factors (F-). To relate PSP to F+ and F-. Methods: Study design: Cross-sectional descriptive study. Setting: Tucuman, Argentina. Respondents: Voluntary blood donors of both sexes over 18 years old. Interventions: The Prosocial Personality Battery was used to assess the following variables: Age, Sex, Degree of PSP, F+, F- and Previous Donations. Main outcome measures: Degree of PSP, and F+ and F- frequency. Results: n=37. 29 respondents presented a moderate degree of PSP whereas 8 presented a high degree. There was no correlation between the PSP dimensions. 22 of the donors was motivated to "help children", 19 to "achieve the personal satisfaction of helping others", and 17 to "be helpful for society". As regards the factor which would influence the population most when considering blood donation, 17 explained that it would be "the fear of not feeling well", 16 mentioned "the lack of knowledge about donation centers", and 14 referred to "being afraid of the needle prick". There is no association between the PSP and the F+ and F-. Conclusions: It could be inferred that there is something which prevents empathic thoughts and feelings form becoming concrete actions. It is of paramount importance to establish what this element is in future research, since its identification and eradication would promote the realization of the above-mentioned thoughts and feelings into prosocial actions, such as voluntary blood donation.


An electronic stethoscopic system is described which permits detection of auscultory sounds in a patient in high noise environments such as ambulances and aircraft. The stethoscope employs an electroacoustical transducer, an acoustical driver mounted in a headset providing acoustical isolation from exterior noise, a summing microphone positioned within the insulating headset, and active noise reduction circuitry to feed an error signal back from the summing microphone to the acoustical driver so as to effectively cancel the unwanted acoustical noise originating external to the insulating headset. The stethoscopic system includes circuitry permitting the headset to selectively receive the audio output from a vehicular intercom system whenever a voice signal is present, thereby allowing treating medical personnel to monitor the patient while participating in the conversation being conducted on the vehicle's intercom system.


the present paper makes a literary review about the present and future advances that are expected in security for Ad hoc networks, furthermore, it exposes the principal features that the security models should have it and how could the social-inspired model TLON have it. The Software Defined Network (SDN) are revised and how could they be applied to wireless systems like Ad hoc networks, the article describes the main attacks on an Ad hoc network and how could Through the attributes of security: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, resolve some of the main problems of security.


In this study we have examined several neural network models in order to describe learning tasks, such as Pavlovian conditioning and instrumental conditioning. This study emphasizes the importance of precise firing patterns in brain dynamics and suggests how a global reinforcement signal in the form of DA can selectively influence the right synapses at the right time.


In distribution system, about 5% of total outage is due to the lighting stroke. In order to reduce the rate of outage occurrence, distribution lighting protection equipments such as a secondary arrester, arching horn and various ground electrodes are developed and installed in the inside and outside of the country. Therefore it is needed to construct the test facilities to analyze the effect of these equipments. In this paper we describe the main content of the test facilities of lighting protection equipments. We have completed the field test of distribution lightning protection equipments for example lightning arrester, secondary arrester and arching horn etc.


The method of structures creation of digital redundant devices with use of majority elements for fail safety support is considered in this report. This method is used for real-time systems. It is characterized by the fact that the redundant device is built in the form of excess structure with the loaded reserve, and its recovering organs are implemented on the basis of majority elements. The Important fact is that when we use this method of reservation the special requirements to object's control-oriented programming aren't imposed.


SQL injection attacks (SQLIAs), one of the most foremost threats to Web applications is an attacking technique in which specially crafted input string result in illegal queries to a database. An SQL injection attack target interactive Web applications that employ database services. In this paper, we propose SQLDefend as a technique to detect and prevent SQLIAs. Our approach provides a full automated model. This model combines parser and decision tree. It is an algorithm that models string values using Context Free Grammars (CFGs) and then use decision tree to train the user input. We use parse tree validations to input strings. First the technique checks if the two queries match syntactically and then use rule-based decision tree classifier to classify user input. If the result meets the condition defined, then the query will be considered legitimate and thus accepted otherwise it will be rejected. Our result clearly shows no false positives and false negatives. The result also shows a lower runtime overhead in execution time and CPU usage. The technique is thus effective in preventing SQLIAs. Key words : SQL Injection, Vulnerability, SQLDefend, Web Applications, Attacks


Based on the integrated studies of the sedimentary facies,oil-source correlation,formation pressure structure and homogenization temperatures of fluid inclusions,this paper researches the hydrocarbon accumulation models and the main controlling factors for the lower member of Upper Triassic Yanchang Formation in the Wuqi-Dingbian area of the Ordos Basin.The result shows that the formations Chang 7 and Chang 9 are the two sets of fine source rocks which possess good hydrocarbon generation potential in the region.Oil-source correlation shows hydrocarbon in the Chang 7 and Chang 9 formations mainly derives from the source rock Chang 7 in the Wuqi-Dingbian area,and the Chang 9 formation follows.Hydrocarbon generating pressurization is the main drive force for petroleum migration in the Chang 7 formation of the region.The area with high values in the background of low values in excess pressure difference for Chang 7 and Chang 8 is the main locus for hydrocarbon accumulation in the lower member of the Yanchang formation.The main sedimentary facies of the Yanchang formation in the research region is deltaic front subaqueous distributary channels and debouch bars;which may serve as reservoir space with generally higher porosity and permeability.The Chang 8 and Chang 9 reservoirs are characterized by episodic injection and continuous accumulation,and both of the reservoirs belong to hydrocarbon accumulation assemblages under source rocks.Comprehensive analysis suggests that the distribution of the upper Jurassic reservoirs is mainly controlled by three major factors of near sources,low pressure and good facies.


As Switzerland celebrates the 150th anniversary of its first liberal constitution, the country is experiencing a crisis of identity. The Confederation established in 1848, bridging deep divisions of language, religion, region and class, is under threat. Part of the problem lies with the fall of the Berlin Wall, which terminated the reason for Switzerland's long history of political neutrality. With the removal of this common bond the country has become divided over whether to submerge itself in a European union dominated by neighbours against whom the Swiss have long defined themselves. At the same time, neoliberal experts in profitability and efficiency call for the consolidation of communes and even cantons ; and demand cuts in funding to social programmes and institutions upon which rests the identity of the Swiss as a moral and humane people. Revelations about Nazi gold and holocaust victims' bank accounts have already dented this image. As Switzerland cannot fall back on an identity provided by a common linguistic tradition, there are fears the country will experience a balkanisation'.


In this paper, we show numerical and experimental results obtained when a new PWM-digital control technique is applied to DC-DC converters.  The controller combines Zero Average Dynamics (ZAD) and Fixed Point Inducting Controller (FPIC) strategies. The first one has been reported in the literature in the last years and the second one is still in experimental phase.  The design has been tested in an experimental way in low power DC-DC converters, using dSPACE platform. Numerical and experimental bifurcation diagrams agree. When the system is working in a stable range it has very good performance, showing low error.


Trapping the Sulfur Dioxide in the Atmosphere by Filter badge SO_2,The Sulfur Dioxide is oxidized forming Sulfate Radical with the Hydrogen Peroxide Solution.Then Determination of sulfate concentration.According below formula to calculate:f SO_2=2082×10~3×(T/τ)X,Can obtained with the average concentration of the Sulfur Dioxide in the trapping time.


This article analyses traditions of Czech historiographic discourse concerning the geopolitical area of Russia and the Soviet Union, focusing especially on those concerning contemporary history ("Zeitgeschichte"). In particular, it draws attention to the recognition of the genesis, transformations and position of the Russian / Soviet state in the sense of revealing the roots and manifestations of oppression, despotism and totalitarianism in the geopolitical area of Russia / the Soviet Union. It also observes the way in which Czech historiography approached phenomena such as the "Russian Empire", "Soviet Empire", "Authoritarian Power" and others over the course of decades (and centuries), as well as the thematic and methodological changes it underwent during the process. Concerning the most recent period, it confronts the historiographical view with political science and critically evaluates the absence of certain crucial themes. It notes the absence of Czech works focusing on this time period, as well as the absence of such works being at least partially compensated by translations of foreign production. The study pays special attention to the second half of the 20th century when such research was being deformed and thematically impoverished due to the so-called Marxist-Leninist methodology. It also draws attention to the changes that occurred in the field following the Velvet Revolution and the subsequent political development in Czechoslovakia / the Czech Republic. The possibility of a free choice of topics that occurred after the changes in November 1989 is recognized as especially positive. At the same time, however, the article notes the insufficiency of Czech historiographical focus on the complex history of Russia in the sense of searching for roots and particular manifestations of oppression, despotism and totalitarianism, with special regard to the 20th century and its impact on the present day and the absence of any such topics (not necessarily directly related to oppression, despotism and totalitarianism) on all levels of the education system. A general lack of time and spotlight is identified as one of the reasons, as topics from recent history are usually arranged at the very end the end of teaching cycles. Therefore, at the end of the article, the author proposes to use a retrospective form of teaching that would first acquaint students with current events and, subsequently, gradually pace back to discuss the key events that created that current process.


Discussion on work-life balance is presently much in demand and both employers and employees are giving it the much needed importance . Much of the growing amount of research into work-life balance reflects the widespread interest in the topic. This study explores the status of work-life balance in Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC). In order to gain different perspectives on work-life balance in ONGC, the research design comprises of interviews with employees of ONGC, Ahmedabad Asset covering each level of employees - from staff to senior managerial level employees working with various departments with varying work schedules and covering both the genders - male and female employees. The key findings of the research are that the employees of ONGC had obtained a good work-life balance by making mutual adjustments. However, there is a need to develop work-life balance policies customized to individual needs with effective supportive system to reduce work-life conflicts.


A method for the synthesis of the heretofore hypothetical silicon dicarbide structure is proposed. Silicon dicarbide, with tetragonal symmetry, has been synthesized in matrixes of hardened Novolac with silicon powder. Thermal treatment up to 1200 C induces in these matrixes spiroconjugation features with subsequent organizing into structures with tetragonal symmetry. XRD, HRTEM and SAED patterns confirm that the hypothetical silicon dicarbide and glitter structures, proposed previously by Bucknum et al., are synthetically realizable.


21 rice strain of the first accumulated temperature zone of Heilongjiang province which participated in regional test in 2010 were selected,each rice character qualified rate of whether reached the first good quality rice standard of ministry,relativities between quality properties and relativities between quality properties and comprehensive evaluation were analyzed.The result showed that qualified rate of the first good quality rice standard of state ministry was low including rice chalkiness degree,rice length and amylose of test varieties.Thus,breeding rice variety with no chalkiness,low amount of amylose and long rice type was the target in future.


Asking three simple questions can accurately detect depression in adolescents aged 14 to 16, a Scandinavian primary care study has shown,1 demonstrating that the questions had comparable sensitivity to a current "gold standard" written questionnaire for diagnosing depression.

Depression can have serious consequences for the health and lives of teenagers, but validated tools for GPs to diagnose depression in this age group are currently limited.

Researchers investigated whether three short questions that have been validated for detecting depression in adults in general practice were also valid for identifying mild, moderate, and major depression in adolescents.

The researchers interviewed 296 adolescents aged 14 to 16 (including 145 from Denmark and 149 from …


Acinetobacter is an opportunistic pathogen which is associated with high fatal rate in hospitalized patients due to multidrug resistance among these isolates with limited cure option. The present study was done to determine the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Acinetobacter species in various samplesfrom both inpatients and outpatients attending a tertiary care. The sensitivity patterns were analyzed from various clinical specimens obtained from both in-patients and outpatients of a teaching hospital.The isolates were recovered from Nutrient agar, sheep blood agar and Mac Conkey agar and then identification was done by standard biochemical test, antibiogram was obtained by disc diffusion method. Acinetobacter isolates were obtained more from wound sample. All the isolates were susceptible to Tigecycline and colistin.About 60-80 % of isolates were resistance to third and fourth generation cephalosporins and 45-55 % of isolates were resistance to carbapenem. Hence the combination of colistin and tigecycline with other antibiotics seems to be the rational treatment options for treating MDR Acinetobacter isolates.


gracilis autografts. Strength and stability results were compared in primary and revision ACL reconstruction. All participants were measured with an isokinetic device to assess the main outcome of knee strength; a KT-2000 arthrometer was used to measure anterior laxity. Knee function status was evaluated using International Knee Documentation Committee and Lysholm scores. Knee strength and stability results were compared for primary and revision ACL at 12 months post operatively. RESULTS: The stability results with revision surgery were inferior to those with primary reconstruction (1.5±1.1 mm vs. 2.6±1.5 mm: p = .001). However, there were no significant differences in knee extensor deficits at 60°/sec or 180°/sec (respectively, p = .213, p = .994) or in flexor muscle strength between primary and revision ACL reconstruction (respectively, p = .473, p = .609). The statistical comparison of functional scores in primary and revision surgery showed no significant differences. CONCLUSIONS: Knee extensor deficits and flexor muscle strength show no differences in a comparison of revision and primary ACL reconstruction. However, the results for stability were inferior to those of primary ACL reconstruction.


The incorporation of stochastic loads and generation into the operation of power grids gives rise to an exposure to stochastic risk. This risk has been addressed in prior work through a variety of mechanisms, such as scenario generation or chance constraints, that can be incorporated into OPF computations. Nevertheless, numerical experiments reveal that the resulting operational decisions can produce power flows with very high variance. In this paper we introduce a variety of convex variants of OPF that explicitly address the interplay of (power flow) variance with cost minimization, and present numerical experiments that highlight our contributions.


A multivariate bias correction based on N‐dimensional probability density function transform (MBCn) technique is applied to four different high‐resolution regional climate change simulations and key meteorological variables, namely precipitation, mean near‐surface air temperature, near‐surface maximum air temperature, near‐surface minimum air temperature, surface downwelling solar radiation, relative humidity, and wind speed. The impact of bias‐correction on the historical (1980–2005) period, the inter‐variable relationships, and the measures of spatio‐temporal consistency are investigated. The focus is on the discrepancies between the original and the bias‐corrected results over five agro‐ecological zones. We also evaluate relevant indices for agricultural applications such as climate extreme indices, under current and future (2020–2050) climate change conditions based on the RCP4.5. Results show that MBCn successfully corrects the seasonal biases in spatial patterns and intensities for all variables, their intervariable correlation, and the distributions of most of the analyzed variables. Relatively large bias reductions during the historical period give indication of possible benefits of MBCn when applied to future scenarios. Although the four regional climate models do not agree on the same positive/negative sign of the change of the seven climate variables for all grid points, the model ensemble mean shows a statistically significant change in rainfall, relative humidity in the Northern zone and wind speed in the Coastal zone of West Africa and increasing maximum summer temperature up to 2°C in the Sahara.


Small aromatic thiol molecules HS−C6H4−X, where X = OH, COOH, NH2, and CH3, have been used to stabilize gold nanosized clusters. The physical properties of the surfactant-coated nanoparticles, both in solution and as thin films, were found to be dependent upon the nature of the functional group X. In particular it was found that particles bearing COOH and NH2 functionalities were prone to significant aggregation through hydrogen bond formation.


This paper examines state-of-the-art microgrid (MG) black-start technologies with grid-forming (GFM) inverter-based resources (IBRs) and proposes black start and interconnection methods for 100% inverter-based MGs. A multiple-MG approach is proposed and compared to the existing methods in a 4-bus, 12-GFM inverter simulation test setup. This investigation involves intelligent synchronization units that enable the autonomous synchronization of multiple MGs based on their terminal measurements. MGs in this setup are held at different loading levels and comprise averaged models of GFM inverters. The results of the black-start techniques are compared, and conclusions are drawn to better prepare MG planners and distribution system operators for next-generation, multi-MG, GFM inverter-based, black-start procedures.


Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is an effective and consolidated therapy for many patients with high risk haematological malignancies. The potential of allogeneic HSCT is strictly dependent by donor immune system, particularly alloreactive T lymphocytes. The possibility to obtain graft-versus-tumour effect (GvL), without developing graft-versus-hostdisease (GvHD), represents so far a constant and attractive challenge for allogeneic HSCT, the most exploited cellular adoptive immunotherapy of cancer and leukemia. Gene transfer technologies are promising tools for manipulation of donor T cell immunity to enforce the GvL and foster immune reconstitution, while avoiding or controlling GvHD. Viral-mediated transfer of T-cell receptor (TCRs) and Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CARs) targeting leukemia-expressed antigens are in clinical development in both acite lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). A more established cell therapy modality is represented by donor lymphocytes transduced with suicide gene such as herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase (HSV-TK) and caspase to offer a wide anti-leukemia immune repertoire while offering a potential control of Graft-versus-Host Disease (GvHD). Results of preclinical and clinical studies of post-transplant adoptive cell therapy have become a real option for disease relapse prevention and treatment after HSCT. Disclosure of Interest: None declared Acute myeloid leukemia with FLT3 mutation: a therapeutic window for targeted therapy after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (alloHCT) J. Esteve, M. Labopin, S. Brunet, C. Schmid, X. Poiré, A. Bazarbachi, V. Rocha, M. Mohty, A. Nagler, on behalf of the Acute Leukemia Working Party (ALWP) of EBMT Hematology Department, IDIBAPS, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Spain


The awareness of the use of postpartum contraception in the ideal
time period as goverment recommendation in women with reproductive age is still
lack make the incidence of Unwanted Pregnancy become high in Indonesia.
Methods: The design used in this research is correlation with cross-sectional
approach. The samples in this research was 86 pregnant women in the third
trimester who selected by using inclusion criteria. Independent variables consist
of Attitude Toward The Behavioral (ATTB), Subjective Norm (SN), Perceived
Behavioral Control (PBC). The Dependent variable was the intention of the use of
postpartum contraception toward pregnant women with third trimester. The
instrument used was questionnaires. The data analyzed by using Spearman Rho
Test with a significance level of α < 0,05. Results: The result of this research
showed there were a significant correlation between attitude toward the
behavioral (p = 0,000), subjective norm (0,000), perceived behavioral control
(0,000) with the intention of the use of postpartum contraception toward pregnant
women with third trimester. Discussion: The positive ATTB, the better SN support
and the greater PBC will generate the higher intention of the use of postpartum
contraception toward pregnant women with third trimester.


Abstract The effect of Nd422 content on the trapped field was studied for Nd–Ba–Cu–O superconductors. In this system, there are two dominant pinning centers of Nd422/Nd123 interfaces and chemical fluctuation in the matrix. In the present experiment, the average diameter of Nd422 was larger than 2 μm and thus excess Nd422 deteriorated both J c – B properties and crystal growth. However, cracking was introduced in large grain samples with small Nd422 content, which could be prevented by increasing Ag 2 O content from 10 to 20 wt.%. The highest trapped field of 1.4 T was achieved in the sample with a molar ratio of Nd123:Nd422=10:1.5 with 20 wt.% Ag 2 O at 77 K. Furthermore, the secondary peak effect was observed in the field dependence of the trapped field, showing that the field induced pinning is active in large grain samples.


Throughout modern history social movement has experienced a shift in tactics from violent toward unarmed insurgencies. Despite this trend, empirical research studying the effects of identity and grievances on nonviolent protest have not yielded conclusive results In this paper I examine the direct and moderating effects of identity using experimental and quasiexperimental analysis; a potentially powerful yet rarely employed methodology for the study of nonviolent conflict. The experimental scenarios are based on college rivalries, depicted as analogous to inter-ethnic relations. I also experimentally vary one of the most important factors in ethnically based protests; relative deprivation. The findings from these data support the contention that higher level of identification with the group experiencing relative deprivation (framing/grievance) increases the probability that groups will resort to nonviolent protest to achieve their political and social ends. Further, I find that identity moderates both the effects of grievances on the degree of frustration, and the impact of that frustration on unarmed protest. Paper prepared for presentation at the Workshop on Data on Non-Violent Conflict, Uppsala, Sweden, October 12-13, 2012. The author thanks Belinda Bragg for her support in this project.


We derive the asymptotic formula for the Fourier coefficients of the j-function using an arithmetic formula given by Kaneko based on Zagier's work on the traces of singular moduli. The key ingredient along with the Kaneko-Zagier formula is Laplace's method.


Background: The pattern of wrinkles on the lips has individual characteristics and the study of Lip print helps in identifying the persons based on the lips traces. Aim: To find the incidence of different types of lip patterns, the dominant pattern amongst the Rohtak population, to assess the differences in lip patterns among males and females in Rohtak population. Materials and Methods: Lip prints of 80 students studying in Maharshi Dayanand University were taken without any distortion. Red coloured lipstick and cellophane tape was used to collect the lip prints samples. Results: The current study has found the most predominant pattern in male was Type III in 17 (42.5%) followed by type II in 9 (22.5%), Types I in 7 (17.5%), Type I' in 3 (7.5%), Type IV in 3 (7.5%) and Type V in 1 (2.5%). In females most predominant lip pattern in female was Type II in 13 (32.5%) followed by Type I in 11 (27.5%), Type III in 8 (20%), Type I' in 5 (12.5%), Type IV in 2 (5%) and Type V in 1 (2.5%). Conclusion: Type III is the most predominant pattern found in Rohtak population.


This research aims at describing students' statistical reasoning in graphics statistics representation related to distribution. The subjects of this research were students of semester IV of Program of Study Mathematics Education of Muhammadiyah University Ponorogo who have taken a basic statistics course. These subjects were chosen because they have taken a course related to descriptive statistics which discusses graphics representation and data distribution. The data collection technique used essay test related to graphics representation. In addition, an interview was also conducted to confirm students' answer. This research finding shows that statistical reasoning of semester IV students of Mathematics Education whose statistics ability is poor belong to pre-structural level and whose statistics ability is high belong to multi-structural and relational level. The high skilled students could conclude the data with statistical reason even though they used informal terms. Students with multi-structural and relational level regard that variety is a standard showing the numbers of different data among others, not on the different value from the average. Students with relational reasoning level were able to generate graphics concluding by connecting the central tendency and distribution scale.


This research focuses on the role of 'space' in the narrative and seeks to apply the way of understanding the novels with space category to a pre-modern novel where space is a key element of the text. Susunggung Palace in the novel is not only a key space for the major scenes of the text but also works as a key principle in the composition of narrative space, being closely related to formation of major conflicts in narrative space and psychologies of the characters. Furthermore, when the readers appreciate the novel focusing on its space, they can overcome the limitations in the way the novel has been understood in the past and discover the tragic elements of the from new perspective.
The main theme of the novel mostly discussed in the past have been characterization of Anpyungdaegun(a son of a King Sejong) and the tragic element of the novel. Past studies on the novel characterized him as a person who seeks medieval, anti-feudalistic and metaphysical ideology and did not investigate his anti-medieval behaviors. This study, however, overcomes the limitations of the past studies through Susunggung Palace. The study observes him as a person who seeks cultural desire and value of literary art and explains his open-minded and anti-feudal behaviors. Furthermore, the space approach to discovers unique features of double-tragic elements: the failure of love between and Woonyeong and Kimjinsa(a local government official) and their death and another defeat even outside the Palace space they wanted to get out of.
Recognizing the importance of space in , this thesis designs education curriculum and methodology that contribute to two goals: understanding space in the novel by readers and students is extended to the narrative world, and furthermore, it occurs within their internal relations. In order to achieve these goals, first, the research derives the key role of space discussed in theory of narrative space and shows that space works as the key element of the relation structure affecting overall meanings of the narrative. Second, the research investigates the integrated narrative world through examining the role of the Susunggung Palace in the narrative in three aspects: forming key conflict structure, revealing personalities of characters and characteristics, and arousing tragic atmosphere. Furthermore, the research applies the standards of the readers to the work sympathetically and critically and suggests concrete education curriculum for students to understand and internalize the space and the narrative world in .
Based on the previous motivation and purpose of the study, Chapter II defines the concept of space in the narrative and categorized the functions of narrative space into formation of conflict structure and implication, emphasis on personalities of characters and characteristics, text atmosphere and esthetic arousing. This chapter is mostly based on Juri Lotman, Mieke Bal, J.P. Goldenstein, J.F. De Jong.
Chapter III separated the space in into historical real space which provided the background of the text and the space described in the text. First, the Chapter showed that the key space in the novel was based on the historical space and was, however, modified as the fictional space created by the author. Second, the closed nature of the Palace, which is the key space in the novel, worked as the key structural factor for generating diverse aspects of conflicts between Woonyeong and Kimjinsa(a public official) in romance, Anpyungdaegun and court ladies, ladies in west courts and south courts inside and outside the Palace. Third, the analysis on how the characters react to space and perceive the space they belong to shows the following results: (1) Anpyungdaegun is a ambivalent person who oppresses personal freedom by considering the Palace as a world for his literary art and seeking his esthetic achievements. (2) Woonyeong is a person who seeks instinctive value through romance achievement, challenges the closeness of the Palace and is suffering from obligation to Anpyungdaegun, (3) Kimjinsa is a person who recognizes the closeness of the Palace and follows fatalism. (4) Jaran is a person who recognizes the closeness and stability of the Palace with flexibility at the same time. (5) Yuyeong is a person who feels the sadness in the ruined Palace and shares the feelings of Woonyeong and Kimjinsa with emotional relationship with them and playing a role as a listener and transmitter of internal stories.
Chapter IV investigated the effects and problems associated with the reader's understanding the space in the novel based on the contents of understanding education on the narrative space in discussed in the previous Chapter. The final goal of education was set up in order to correct the problems. and the following stages of education curriculum were suggested: (1) derivation and classification of narrative space of the text and finding the ways to construct the space structure, (2) development of the narrative space and understanding the role of the narrative space, (3) composing the meanings of the narrative world through the narrative space, (4) internalization of the narrative world sympathetically and critically.
This study provided a comprehensive understanding of by investigating the role of space from text-internal aspect closely, unlike the past studies focusing on socio-historic aspects. Furthermore, this study contributes substantially to practical understanding education in the sense that the narrative space in the novel is closely related to reader's real life and oneself beyond simple analytical reading. The thesis may have some limitations depending on research viewpoints. In the process of deriving the discordance between historical space and narrative space, this thesis did not found enough historical evidences about Susunggung. Therefore, examining the historical truths about 's narrative space in detail is needed for the next step of the thesis.


Atmospheric Turbulence Modeling and Aperture Analysis for Optimizing Receiver Design and System Performance on Free Space Optical Communication Links Hasim Meric M.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Ayhan Altıntaş and Assist. Prof. Dr. Heba Yüksel September 2012 Strong turbulence measurements that are taken using real time optical wireless experimental setups are valuable when studying the effects of turbulence regimes on a propagating optical beam. In any kind of Free Space Optical (FSO) system, knowing the strength of the turbulence thus the refractive index structure constant (C n), is beneficial for having an optimum bandwidth of communication. Even if the FSO Link is placed very well-high-above the ground just to have weak enough turbulence effects, there can be severe atmospheric conditions that can change the turbulence regime. Having a successful theory that will cover all regimes will give us the chance of directly processing the image in existing or using an additional hardware thus deciding on the optimum bandwidth of the communication line at firsthand.In literature, simulation of beam propagation through turbulent media has always been a tricky subject when it comes to moderate-to-strong turbulent regimes. Creating a well controlled turbulent environment is beneficial as a fast and a practical approach when it comes to testing the optical wireless communication systems in diverse atmospheric conditions.


Plant diseases cause economical loss of billions of dollars by reducing crop yield, lower produce quality and contaminating food grain with toxic chemicals. The endless variety and complexity of the many diseases of plants caused by fungi have led to the development of a correspondingly large number of fungicides; unfortunately several plant pathogens have developed resistance to certain fungicides. Another approach is to apply genetically resistant cultivars, but this is not viable after a few years. The present review highlights the role of PGPR strains, specifically referring to allelochemicals produced and molecular mechanisms. Further research to fine tune combinations of allelochemicals, plant-microbe–pathogen interaction will ultimately lead to better disease control.


Light-induced changes in photosensitive organic polymer films based on cellulose cinnamate have been studied. Film specimens illuminated with polarized UV light are found to become anisotropic. The dependence of the birefringence in the polymer film on the illumination time is measured, and the difference between the refractive indices for the extraordinary and ordinary waves is found to have a maximum. The constant and dynamic anisotropy components are found to exist in the films under illumination, and they are driven by different recording mechanisms. The relaxation process in the films after their UV illumination has been switched-off can be described by an exponential dependence with the characteristic times typical of the cis-trans isomerization. The mechanism of photodimerization is found to be responsible for the existence of a constant anisotropy component.


A thorough numerical analysis of the quasi-linear plasma-ICRH wave interaction has been made and will be presented in order to determine the characteristic fast-ion parameters that are necessary for addressing some of the main ITER burning plasma physics issues, e.g. fast ion transport due to collective mode excitations, cross-scale couplings of micro-turbulence with meso-scale fluctuations due to energetic particles, etc. These investigations refer to the Fusion Advanced Studies Torus (FAST), a conceptual tokamak design operating with deuterium plasmas in a dimensionless parameter range as close as possible to that of ITER and equipped with ICRH as a main heating scheme. The destabilization and saturation of fast ion driven Alfvénic modes below and above the EPM (Energetic Particle Modes) stability threshold are investigated by numerical simulations with the HMGC code, which assumes the anisotropic energetic particle distribution function accelerated by ICRH as input. The results of this study, obtained by integration of many numerical tools, are presented and discussed.


This article brings to light the work of six bridge engineer-designers whose Southern California bridges facilitated transportation in the 1910–1930 period of the region's explosive growth. Their firms were local, most were architects as well as engineers, and their bridges remain cherished landmarks.


Title: Faecal contamination of food and potable water sources with pathogenic Escherichia coli can lead to devastating outbreaks of diarrhoeal diseases. E.coli group that receives the greatest amount of attention comprises those strains associated with bacterial gastroenteritis.As E.coli is the commensal organism in the gastrointestinal tract and the diarrhoeagenic strains of E.coli are pathogens which are difficult to diagnose in the clinical laboratory, the rapid and accurate identification presents a formidable challenge. E.coli 0157:H7 is the archetypal serotype for a series of E.coli strains, Shiga Toxin producing E.coli (STEC) found to elaborate potent extracellular cytolytic toxins called shiga toxin 1 and shiga toxin 2 ( stx 1,and stx 2 ). An alarming concern regarding shiga toxin producing Eschericha coli (STEC) and its serotypes other than O157:H7 worldwide. Lack of identifiers for non O157 serotypes may mean that their overall incidence is under reported. Recent study in National Center for Infectious Diseases and Prevention, Atlanta, USA reported, each year 111 million episodes of gastroenteritis and 2 million deaths in children under 5 year of age due to rotavirus infection. The tremendous incidence of rotavirus infection need for interventions by identification of common rotaviral strains and emerging strains to prepare suitable vaccine for prevention. study study on and seroepidemiological typing of pathogens causing waterborne diarrhoeal diseases" in This study aimed at serological and molecular epidemiology of water borne disease caused by STEC and rotavirus in children. Epidemiological typing and observation of emerging "strains" of microorganisms are integral part of infection control and prevention in community and hospital. The ability to discriminate between similar strains may be of great epidemiological value in tracing sources or modes of spread of infection.


The long, gradual decline in bond yields that started in the mid-1980s has culminated in an environment of very low interest rates. This has motivated many investors to seek assets that provide higher income. The high dividend payments offered by preferred stocks have naturally attracted the interest of these investors and their favorable tax treatment increases their attractiveness to taxable investors. This paper examines the case for investing in preferred stocks. We begin by providing background information, and we then proceed to discuss the benefits and risks of investing in preferred stocks. Subsequently, we analyze the return behavior of preferred stocks, including the characteristics of expected return, volatility, and correlation with other asset classes. Finally, we address the issues institutional investors would face once the decision has been made to invest in preferred stocks. We conclude with a brief summary and a recommendation that a dedicated allocation to preferred stocks is not recommended for most institutional investors.


Quality Islamic educational institution services to the community are becoming increasingly important to be implemented. The development of programs in institutions / schools is an effort to improve the quality of institutions / schools. The flagship program from the integrated curriculum aspect is a step in accordance with the demands of the general public towards the institution / school when students finish in the world of education, so that students excel in thought power, heart power, and physical power as well as soft science (economics, politics , sociology, and so on) included in its application of technology (construction, manufacturing, communication) by providing results students can contribute to society. then how can educational institutions facilitate students to become students who excel when outputs and outcomes in education? The objectives in this study are: 1) To describe the flagship program of PAI at SMK Nurul Hidayah Al-Falah Mojokerto. 2) To analyze the implementation of the flagship PAI program at SMK Nurul Hidayah Al-Falah Mojokerto in facilitating students to contribute to the community. 3) Analyzing the evaluation of the flagship PAI program at SMK Nurul Hidayah Al-Falah Mojokerto to contribute to the community. In this study, researchers used a qualitative approach with a case study research method that has natural characteristics as a source of direct data. In addition, it also describes data with a word. Data collection techniques are interviews, observation, and documentation. Data were analyzed using data reduction, data presentation, conclusion drawing and data verification. The data validity technique uses source triangulation and method triangulation. The results of the study show that: 1) PAI's flagship program at SMK Nurul Hidayah Al-Falah Mojokerto uses the development of superior programs from the aspect of an integrated curriculum, this is indicated by the implementation of PAI extracurricular activities in the form of khitobah training, reading books, bilal, and Friday sermons. 2) The implementation of the flagship PAI program at SMK Nurul Hidayah Al-Falah Mojokerto in facilitating students to contribute to society is already good, this is indicated by the existence of planning, implementation, and evaluation in training khitobah, reading books, bilal, and Friday sermons arranged and carried out structurally according to the work program that has been made by the PAI extracurricular tutoring teacher. 3) Evaluation of the PAI flagship program at SMK Nurul Hidayah Al-Falah Mojokerto to contribute to the community in accordance with the objectives of the PAI flagship program is held, this is indicated by the presence of students when outputs and outcomes in the world of education


Amazonian rivers are only partial barriers to the dispersal of most species, but they still form the limits between the distributions of many similar species. We show that two competitively-identical species may remain allopatric for hundreds of generations when a river only reduces the chance of a species crossing it. To illustrate this, we developed a two-dimensional cellular automata for two allopatric species under neutral-theory dynamics and recorded the time required for the first extinction of a species and the frequency with which it occurred across replicate simulations. Our results indicate that neutral processes associated with reduced dispersal across


The power quality problems exits the underground high voltage power supply system for the current mine, comprises the lower power factor 、high harmonic content and voltage fluctuations. To solve this problems, a equipment based dynamic reactive compensation and harmonic control of high voltage for static var generator technology, in which the H-bridge power unit concatenation chain are used, is designed; avoiding completely the voltage stability owning to the compensation compensated output lag, over or under and decreasing the compensation ability by voltage variations when the traditional compensation technology. At last,Testing results and practical operation of actual mine power distribution network for Dong tan mine controlled by the designed system show that the voltage fluctuation is mitigated, power factor obviously improved and the waveform distortion basically disappears,therefore the designed control system is feasible and superior.


Method of making a detector or light guide using laser technology. According to this method, the scintillator to allow accurate decoding of radiation impinging by increasing the strategic control and collection capacity by operating the light wave within the scintillation light by formation of microvoids, the optical guide or an optical sensor such detectors component is obtained. This method is to divide the medium optically by forming microvoids in the target medium using laser technology. Microvoids are arranged to define an optical boundaries of the light dividing portion to form a virtual resolution elements in the scintillator. Each micro voids are formed in place by using a laser source. Laser source generates a light beam to form the micro voids by focuses the beam one after another to the target medium. The laser beam forms microvoids by depleted media in focus.


Objective: To demonstrate the accuracy of handheld metal detectors (HHMDs) for identification and localization of ingested metallic foreign bodies when used by experienced and inexperienced investigators. Design: Prospective study comparing HHMD scanning with radiography. Setting and Patients: A consecutive sample of all eligible patients (N = 176) presenting to the emergency departments of Children's Medical Center of Dallas, Dallas, Tex, and Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, Norfolk, Va, who were known or suspected to have ingested a metallic foreign body. Intervention: Each patient underwent HHMD scanning and radiographic evaluation. Main Outcome Measures: Statistical evaluation compared HHMD scanning with radiography and experienced vs inexperienced investigator HHMD scanning to determine the accuracy of the screening tool and investigators.


This book is designed to help the candidate in preparation for the newly revised oral examination or OSCE, the concluding element required to pass the MRCS examination.


Nickel dispersed on yttria-doped zirconia (YSZ) is the most commonly used anode material in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) because of its excellent electrochemical performance and desirable physical properties. It is relatively cheap and simple to fabricate, and also shows good catalytic activity towards reforming methane into synthesis gas, a property exploited in internally reforming SOFCs [1]. Biogas, a variable mixture of methane and carbon dioxide, can be reformed when passed over Ni/YSZ by the following reaction [2]:


The present invention relates to an electric machine (100), comprising: a first angular position detector for determining the angle of rotation of the rotor (105) (103); means for generating a magnetic field in the stator windings (107); means for detecting a rotor when the rotation pole wheel voltage of the voltage measuring device at the end of a stator winding (109); and means for determining from the pole wheel voltage of the rotation angle and for determining a second angle between the first and the second rotation angle difference determining circuit (111).


Daniel Le Grange, PhD, is Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience and Director of the Eating Disorders Program at the University of Chicago. He trained at the Institute of Psychiatry, University of London, and was a member of the team at the Maudsley Hospital in London that developed family-based treatment for anorexia nervosa. He is the author of numerous research publications and received a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Early Career Development Award. Dr. Le Grange is currently principal investigator for studies on treatment of both bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa. James Lock, MD, PhD is a child psychiatrist and Professor of Child Psychiatry and Pediatrics in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Child Development, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University. He is the director of the Eating Disorders Program in the Division of Child Psychiatry and psychiatric director of an inpatient eating disorder program for children and adolescents at Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. The author of


Literal translation and free translation are two basic ways of English-Chinese translation.Literal translation emphasizes the double corresponding in content and form.That is to say,the translation should reflect the original more loyally not only in content but in form.However,free translation does not attach importance to form and literal meaning.It pays more attention to the consistence of spiritual essence.A really efficient translator should understand how to adopt the two flexibly in translation tasks.


With the approach of the Bill of Rights bicentennial, this paper takes the cause for celebration as an equally important occasion for critique. This work argues that the most distinguishing aspects of our Constitution are not the Bill of Rights, federalism, and separation of powers, but rather the availability of judicial review, the political insulation of federal judges, and the limited mechanisms available for constitutional change.


We focus on the use of windows in the frequency domain processing of data for the purpose of Wiener filtering. Classical frequency domain asymptotics replace linear convolution by circulant convolution, leading to approximation errors. The introduction of windows can lead to slightly more complex frequency domain techniques, replacing diagonal matrices by banded matrices, but with controlled approximation error. Other work observed this recently, proposing general banded matrices in the frequency domain for filtering. Here, we emphasize the design of a window to optimize the banded approximation, and more importantly, we show that the whole banded matrix is in fact still parametrized by a diagonal matrix, which facilitates estimation. We propose here both some non-parametric and parametric approaches for estimating the diagonal spectral parts and revisit in particular the effect of the window on frequency domain Recursive Least-Squares (RLS) adaptive filtering.


In many applications of data mining one knows beforehand that the response variable should be monotone (either increasing or decreasing) in the attributes. In ordinal classification, changing the class labels of a data set (relabeling) so that the data becomes monotone, is useful for at least two reasons. Firstly, models trained on relabeled data tend to have better predictive performance than models trained on the original data. Secondly, relabeling is an important building block for the construction of monotone classifiers. However, optimal monotone relabelings are rarely unique, and so far an efficient algorithm to generate them all has been lacking. The main result of this paper is an efficient algorithm to produce the structure of all optimal monotone relabelings. We also show that counting the solutions is #P-complete and give algorithms for efficiently enumerating all solutions, as well as sampling uniformly from the set of solutions. Experiments show that relabeling non-monotone data can improve the predictive performance of models trained on that data.


Abstract The paper deals with the problem of stability of large-scale interconnected systems with a two-level control subjected to structural perturbations. By means of Lyapunov vectors function, sufficient degrees of stability for each isolated subsystem are determined in order that the overall structure remains stable when perturbations occur between the two levels of control. Numerical features are discussed by means of two examples.


This Handbook provides a transnational reference point for critical engagements with the legacies of, and futures for, global archaeological collections. It challenges the common misconception that museum archaeology is simply a set of procedures for managing and exhibiting assemblages. Instead, this volume advances museum archaeology as an area of reflexive research and practice, addressing the critical issues of what gets prioritized by and researched in museums, by whom, how, and why. Through 28 newly commissioned chapters, authors problematize and suggest new ways of thinking about historic, contemporary, and future relationships between archaeological fieldwork and museums, as well as the array of institutional and cultural paradigms through which archaeological enquiries are mediated. Case studies embrace not just archaeological finds, but also archival field notes, photographic media, archaeological samples, and replicas. Throughout, museum activities are put into dialogue with other aspects of archaeological practice, with the aim of situating museum work within a more holistic archaeology, one that does not privilege excavation or field survey above other aspects of disciplinary engagement. These concerns are grounded in the realities of museums internationally, including those in Latin America, Africa, Asia, Oceania, North America, and Europe. In so doing, the common heritage sector refrain 'best practice' is not be assumed to solely emanate from developed countries or European philosophies, but will instead be considered as emerging from, and being accommodated within, local concerns and diverse museum cultures.


The model and literature review by Klinkman [l] in this issue is a constructive and refreshing view of the elusive problem of depression in primary care. Klinkman bases this new view of depression in primary care on the conceptual similarity of instituting preventive services in primary care. The implementation of either preventive health measures or treatment of depression in primary care is difficult. Both of these practices are not always recognized as necessary by patients and implementation is influenced by the length and purpose of the visit as well as the limits of insurance coverage. The problem of depression in primary care is also partly elusive because of the frequent confusion of facts and opinion and partly because of the insufficient appreciation of the nature of primary care by the mental health specialty sector. The facts are that in several settings, using a variety of screening instruments and diagnostic systems, the point prevalence of mental disorders in primary care settings is remarkably consistent at between 25% and 30% of ambulatory patient visits [2]. Using prevalence rates from the NIMH Epidemiologic Catchment Area Program [3] as a benchmark for the prevalence of mental disorders in the community, the rate of disorders in the primary care setting is three to four times greater than in the


After 35 years in operation of a US nuclear power plant (NPP), the steam generator was to be replaced (steam generator replacement, SGR). The steam generator is located next to the reactor ins ide the containment structure which, as is typical to U S NPP is a concrete cylinder shell with a dome constructed of prestressed concrete. In order to fa cilitate the removal of the old and installation of the new steam generator, an opening was cut out in the thic k wall of the containment cylinder. A plane of conc rete delamination followed closely by a plane of the ten do location was found in the de-stressed area of the wall. Efforts to stabilize the delamination process and provide a reliable repair solution fail ed. The estimated cost of repair exceeded the economic value of the reactor unit, and the owner decided on its decommissioning.