This work-in-progress paper examines an innovative practice to develop peer-led learning and teaching in an extracurricular setting. While peer-led learning has been used to supplement and support course instruction for many years, models and best practices for an extracurricular setting are not well known. Previous peer learning and teaching methods found throughout science and engineering education are examined. Based on findings from a student-led learning community, a series of interventions to support training and persuasive skills of peer instructors is outlined. Data and initial observations indicate a growth in attendance and consistency in peer teaching. The study and interventions are set in a large university makerspace, where the student teaching assistants lead workshops.


Rail route selection in the past has traditionally been done using coarse topographic maps, where available, and on ground surveys. It is predominantly intuitive, relying in the first instance upon professional experience and judgement to identify the likely route. More recently satellite/aerial mapping and photogrammetry has simplified the task although ultimately the choice has been more heuristic than scientific. The issue of capital cost and the complexity of route selection, evaluation and optimisation has frequently pushed rail route selection into compromises such as excess curvature and gradients, without much concern for the longer term consequences. New technology, such as Quantm system, using state-of-the-art geospatial technology and 3-dimentional route optimisation techniques to automatically generate low cost alignments and allows rapid analysis of alternative routes that meet technical constraints (e.g. design curves and grades) and land constraints (e.g. avoiding swamps, sacred sites, cemeteries, environmental sensitive areas) and arrive at minimum cost solutions. Sensitivity testing can be undertaken by relaxing or tightening the criteria marginally, proving the robustness of the route choice without having to spend large amounts of time and resources to do so. The alternative routes so selected can then be compared for operational limitations (e.g. loads, times, fuel) to arrive at an operating cost profile. In some cases, such as re-alignment, sensitivity of the income profile to route characteristics can also be incorporated. Iteration of the capital, operating and income streams can lead to route selection based on an awareness of 'whole of life' costs. This paper looks at cooperative use of the Quantm route optimisation technology and SAMROM SimTrain train performance model to explore the combination of capital and operational outcomes to arrive at the optimum route alignment for the given set of circumstances. A number of case studies are provided to show how the process works and its adaptability to differing needs such as heavy haul or fast freight operations, or the combination of freight and passenger trains on one route.


This paper presents an evaluation of the use of different acoustic units for automatic speech recognition (ASR). Comparative experiments have indicated that the use of syllables as acoustic units leads to an improvement in the recognition performance of HMM-based ASR systems in noisy environments. The Hidden Markov Model Toolkit (HTK) was used throughout our experiments to test the use of the syllables for noisy ASR. A series of experiments on speaker-independent continuous-speech recognition have been carried out using subsets of the noisy speech corpus AURORA. The obtained results show that syllable-based recognition outperformed word-based recognition for a wide range of SNRs varying from 20 dB to -5 dB. The use of syllables did not only improve the performance of the ASR process in noisy environments, but also it limited the complexity of the computation (and consequently the running time) of the recognition process. This is due to the limited number of the syllables that has been used for the ASR compared to the number of words that represents the vocabulary of AURORA.


Incentive programs and ongoing reduction in costs are driving joint installation of solar PV panels and storage systems in residential households. There is a need for optimal investment decisions to reduce the electricity consumption costs of the households further. In this letter, we first develop analytical expression of storage investment decision and then of solar investment decision for a household which is under net metering billing mechanism with time of use pricing condition. Using real data of a residential household in Austin, TX, USA, we study how the investment decisions would provide benefit for a period of one year. Results show significant profit when using storage devices and solar panels optimally for the system. It is important to note that though our approach can help significantly to take investment decisions, the solution will still be sub-optimal for somebody who needs optimal investment jointly on both storage and solar systems.


Abstract Assuming there is a separation in scale between the mean flow and fluctuations, the linearized potential vorticity equation is solved using the WKB method. Attention is focused on wave properties such as action and enstrophy which in some circumstances are conserved. In the most general case of Rossby waves supported by an arbitrary mean potential vorticity field, q = f/h, and propagating through a forced mean flow neither action nor enstrophy is conserved. It is shown that action is produced by the forcing which drives mean flow across q contours, while enstrophy is produced both by complicated q contours and by horizontal divergence of the mean flow.


Aim: Although COVID-19 infection spreads very quickly, not every individual is infected at the same rate. It should be investigated whether blood groups affect this difference in susceptibility to COVID-19. This study was conducted to investigate whether there was a relationship between AB0 and Rh blood groups and COVID-19 patients. Methods: A total of 535 patients suspected of COVID-19 who were admitted to the emergency departments and pandemic polyclinics of 3 different hospitals were included in this prospective cohort study. The patients were divided into two groups as those with positive and negative results according to the swab test. According to the ABO and Rh subgroups of the patients whose blood groups were known, each patient was evaluated for the presence of COVID-19. The data on patients' age, gender, complaints during the admission, blood groups, and swab test results were recorded in the study forms, and statistical analyses were performed. Results: The mean age of the patients was 45.5 (22.2) years. There were 291 (54.40%) males and 244 (45.60%) females. It was observed that most patients had A Rh + blood group (n=225, 42.1%). When age groups were compared in terms of gender, swab test results, and blood groups, no significant differences were found (P=0.307, P=0.316 and P=0.694, respectively). Conclusion: We found that no specific blood group increased the risk of getting infected with COVID-19. However, according to our results, those with A Rh – and A Rh +, 0 Rh - and AB Rh - blood groups had a higher risk of catching COVID-19, while those with 0 Rh + blood group had a lower risk.


The equation L. A. Zadeh presented in the matrix form, which is applied to the construction of the frequency symbolic model of the LPTV circuit in the frequency domain. Such a matrix model is divided into several independent matrix equations, the number of which is equal to the number in the range of signal sources. The matrix equation is proposed to be solved by the frequency symbolic method, which involves the symbolic solution of a system of linear algebraic equations. Comparison of time spent on solving such systems by standard MATLAB and d-trees methods. The latter has shown its undoubted advantage. An example is considered.


China has begun the full-fledged implementation of Xi's agenda of comprehensively deepening reform. Socially, the much anticipated urbanisation plan was announced in April 2014. Reforms in the social domain have made some progress, albeit uneven across issue areas. As China is in the transition to the economic and social "new normal", it takes time, vision, will and skills to balance the multiple goals of stabilising growth, adjusting structure, improving livelihoods and deepening reform.


In order to ensure the QoS requirements in routing discovery as much as possible,this paper introduces a probability transmit mechanism to select the next hop node in the forward region.The traditional Geographic Perimeter Stateless Routing(GPSR)algorithms can be improved for WSN.This new algorithm is proposed and named Improved Geographic Perimeter Stateless Routing(IGPSR).There are mainly two differences in the new IGPSR algorithms compared to the traditional GPSR algorithms:(1)IGPSR algorithms divide the forward region into different segments according to the residual energy of the neighboring node;(2)it adopts the probability transport mechanism to select the next hop node in the segment of the chosen forward region.The simulation results show that the IGPSR algorithms work more effectively than the traditional GPSR algorithms in balancing the energy consumption and prolonging the lifetime of the network.


The fact that the use of the two-filament bulb with a parabolic reflector to "depress" a headlight beam is always accompanied by an elevation in certain parts of the beam does not seem to be generally recognized. The extent of this simultaneous depression and elevation is computed from the fundamental theory of the parabolic reflector. Certain implications and conclusions bearing on headlamp design are pointed out.


Objective To explore and establish a community model for prevention and management of stroke in order to effectively reduce the morbidity and mortality of patients with stroke.Methods The establishment of community system for prevention and treatment of stroke under the leadership of District Public Health Bureau and construction of two-way referral system with all community health service centers and community hospitals were performed.The physicians from community hospital could enter the community and teach the knowledge about stroke prevention and treatment to residents,and they were training community physicians to raise their level of prevention and treatment for stroke.A survey and assessment of risk factors in community residents had been taken for enhancing their awareness of stroke prevention,and the rate of stroke prevention in community health service center.Results The community physicians were significantly raised their rate for mastering the knowledge of stroke prevention and treatment from 21% to 98% before and after training.The community residents received publicity were also significantly increased their awareness rate for stroke prevention and enhanced their awareness of stroke prevention.The annually increased tendency of invasive-surgery and thrombolytic treatment were observed.The morbidity and mortality of stroke were tended to be controlled during recent 4 years in Changxindian District,Beijing.Conclusion It is possible to extend this available model for preventing stroke in community by sharing resources from community hospitals,and it is based on the effective control of morbidity and mortality of stroke.


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ANAI (Associazione Nazionale Archivistica Italiana), an association that gathers more than 1300 Italian archivists, set on foot a group of work entrusted of focusing on a procedure of professional certification. The group has been working for about two years at a definition of the necessary qualification, focusing the work on the study of the professional competences and of the formative route. This stage of the study, that is ending just in these days, will be followed by a serie of meetings with the most authoritative professionals in national archivistic activity, and will be presented - with the fitting documents - to the national conference of the Association, planned for next May.


In–doped ZnS nanoparticles are synthesized via chemical co-precipitation method using different precursor solutions of zinc acetate (source of Zn2+ ions), sodium sulphide (source of S2- ions), indium sulphate (source of dopant In3+ ions), ammonium hydroxide (works as a complexing agent) and EDTA (as a capping agent). The effect of different concentrations of Indium (0%, 1%, 3%, and 5%) on the structure, morphology, and elemental composition properties of nanoparticles have been studied using different characterization techniques. XRD study shows the formation of cubic structure in the synthesized nanoparticles. The average size of nanoparticles calculated using Debye - Scherrer's equation is in the range of 5.7–2.4 nm. It has been observed that the size of ZnS nanoparticles decrease with an increase in Indium concentration. SEM micrographs have explored the surface feature of the nanoparticles. It clearly shown that the morphology of spherical nanoparticles is changing with In concentration. The elemental identification and mapping has indicated the homogeneous distribution of Zinc, Sulfur and Indium content in synthesized nanoparticles. FT–IR spectra have recognized the existance of characteristics absorption peaks for In-doped ZnS


An oil-producing microalga SP-01 belonging to the genus Scenedesmus was shown to be able to grow on a media containing 5 to 30 g L-1 NaCl. Under mixotrophic condition, the maximum cell dry weight of 3.1 g L -1 and specific growth rate of 0.034 h -1 were obtained at 0.5 g L -1 NaNO 3 and 6 g L -1 acetate. The effects of salinity on the biomass, lipid, and carotenoid productions of the alga SP-01 in mixotrophic mode were investigated. The biomass productivity increased with increasing NaNO3 concentrations, and addition of NaCl resulted in a higher biomass while NaNO 3 was present. The maximum lipid content was obtained while no NaNO 3 and NaCl was added, and the lipid content decreased with increasing NaNO 3 concentrations or addition of NaCl. The maximum lipid productivities of 67.44 to 68.44 mg L-1day -1 were obtained while NaNO3 and NaCl were not added or while 20 g L -1 NaCl and 0.13 g L -1 NaNO 3 were added. The algal lipid was mainly composed of C16 and C18 fatty acids accounting for more than 90% of total fatty acids. Furthermore, lutein and astaxanthin were the main carotenoids. Key words : Halotolerant, microalga, Scenedesmus sp., mixotrophic culture, lipid, carotenoid.


The purpose of this bachelor thesis (Representation of the Nord Stream Gas Pipeline in
Estonian Daily Newspapers in 2007 and in 2008) is to analyze if two major Estonian daily
newspapers Postimees and Eesti Paevaleht shaped public opinion about the Nord Stream gas
pipeline in 2007 and in 2008. The general purpose of this bachelor thesis is to analyze the
representation of the Nord Stream gas pipeline in Estonian daily newspapers. One of the main
aims of this thesis is to examine when was this topic most actively talked about and when it
lost its role. But this thesis also concentrates on finding out what was the dominant attitude of
the newspapers towards this topic, who were the main spokespersons and what arguments
they used when expressing their support or resistance towards the development of the
Russian-German gas pipeline. This thesis is trying to find out what kind of public opinion
about Nord Steam was constructed in the opinion articles and in the editorials of daily
newspapers.
Different source materials and documents have been used as sources for the theoretical
framework of this thesis. D. McQuail's "Mass Communication Theory", J. W. Daring's and
E. M. Roger's "Agenda-Setting", R. Waldhal's "The Development of Public Opinion" and
other theoretical works have been used in this thesis. In order to analyze this topic the
quantitative and qualitative content survey methods have been used.
In order to find answers to hypotheses and questions raised all the articles, which were
published in Postimees and in Eesti Paevaleht in 2007 and in 2008 and that talked about Nord
Stream were considered as part of the general selection. 101 articles that discussed the Nord
Steam topic were published in 2007 and in 2008. 34 of these articles were opinion articles or
editorials. Opinion articles and editorials have been taken under closer examination and have
been more thoroughly analyzed in this thesis.
The background information of the Nord Steam gas pipeline topic and the connection of this
pipeline with Estonia are presented in the theoretical overview chapter. This chapter also
explains what is the role of media in a society and talks about the construction and essence of
agenda-setting and public opinion.
Results of the analysis indicate that 101 articles were published in Postimees and in Eesti
Paevaleht that discussed the Nord Stream gas pipeline topic during the period of 1st January
2007 to 31st December 2008. The topic was most actively talked about in September 2007
when 36 articles were published. Articles that discussed issues related to the Nord Steam gas
pipeline were also popular in October and in April 2007. During 2008 the topic lost its appeal
and it was not anymore actively talked about in daily newspapers.
More than half of the media texts published were news. 25 opinion articles, nine editorials
and eight articles on the opinion pages were published during the period under examination.
During those months when most of the media texts were published, the greatest number of
stories appeared also on the opinion pages.
As it appeared during the analysis only three authors wrote more than one story. But it is
possible to bring out spokespersons according to spheres of activity. Journalists or columnists
wrote the greatest number of opinion articles. They published ten articles. Nine articles were
written by scientists, experts or analytics. Politicians as well as the representatives of the
category "other" wrote both three articles. 19 opinion articles were written by Estonians and
in the case of six articles the author represented some other nationality.
All together 15 articles, which is 60% of the total number of articles under examination,
expressed resistance towards the Nord Stream pipeline. Only five articles or 20% were in
favour of the pipeline and in five articles the clear attitude towards the pipeline was not
pointed out. It also appeared that mostly Estonians expressed opposition towards the Nord
Stream gas pipeline and more foreigners were in favour of the pipeline.
Three editorials supported the Nord Stream gas pipeline and only two editorials were against
the pipeline. In four cases a clear attitude towards the topic was not expressed in the
editorials. Although more editorials were in favour of the gas pipeline than against it the
qualitative analysis of the editorials showed that negative argument are more frequently used
and these negative comparisons and arguments are stronger than favourable statements. For
several times the Nord Stream gas pipeline is portrayed in negative colours. For example it is
compared to the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, connected to lobbying, to political strife and to
unanswered questions. Main positive aspects brought out when talking positively about the
gas pipeline were the opportunity to express opinions about the questions that concern the
building of the pipeline and the aspect that the pipeline will save Europe from energy hunger.
The increase in Europe's energy security was mentioned four times as an argument by those
in favour of the gas pipeline. The argument of saying no and by that losing all opportunities to
have a say in the matters that concern the building of the pipeline was mentioned thrice. Even
if the pipeline is not in Estonian waters the fact that it is in the Baltic Sea does not eliminate
possible dangers it might cause. Russia is a risk to security with or without the pipeline, thus
the gas pipeline does not make matters worse. All together supportive arguments can be found
in nine different subject fields.
The argument according to which the Russian battle fleet is going to guard the pipeline and
thereby Russia's military presence at the Baltic Seal will increase and this in turn will give an
intelligence advantage to Russia was used five times. The argument, which stated that Europe
is too dependent on Russia's energy supply and this dependence should be decreased, was
also mentioned five times. The argument referring to the fact that Nord Stream is not a
common European project and it will divide the European Union and the Baltic Sea region
was also mentioned. All together counterarguments representing 17 different subject fields
were used, hence it can be concluded that arguments against the gas pipeline prevailed in
Estonian daily newspapers.
In the chapter where discussion and conclusions are presented some possibilities how to
develop this work further are also offered. One possibility is use the same hypothesis as in
this thesis and to compare according to them media texts that have been published in other
countries connected to this project. Another possibility is to enlarge the selection of the
articles by adding texts published in 2009 and by interviewing the editors-in-chief of the
opinion pages with the purpose to find out how editorials and opinion articles are written.
In conclusion it can be said that mainly negative opinions about the Nord Stream project were
constructed in Estonian daily newspapers. Certainly in a way this influenced the decision
made by Estonian government to forbid the Nord Stream project research in Estonian
economic zone. Thus it can be said that Estonian daily newspapers still participate in
influencing and developing public opinion and in agenda-setting.


This paper aims at using the novel concept of LTE-based Device-to-Device communications (D2D) as a new alternative for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) vehicular communications in advanced 4G networks and beyond. We propose the Cellular Vehicular Network (CVN) solution as a reliable and scalable operator-assisted opportunistic architecture that supports hyper-local ITS services as 3GPP Proximity Services (ProSe). A distributed D2D architecture is proposed based on a hybrid clustering approach to organize vehicles into dynamic clusters. The proposed solution includes a network setup phase based on enhanced LTE authorization and authentication procedures for ITS nodes, and an LTE direct discovery phase. A BCMP queuing network is used to model the CVN core network and to evaluate the impact of core network entities load on the network setup delay. The results are validated with Matlab and compared to the network setup delays of an existing solution.


Background: Acute appendicitis is the most common cause of acute surgical abdomen and appendicectomy is the most commonly done emergency surgery. Its diagnosis remains an enigmatic challenge, plagued by a high rate of negative explorations. There is no single reliable test with satisfactory, sensitivity and specificity. Aim and Objective: The objective of the study is to evaluate the clinical presentations, signs of acute appendicitis and its management. The role of USG in diagnosing acute appendicitis and reducing the rate of negative appendicectomies. Methodology: The present study was conducted in 100 patients who have been clinically diagnosed of having Acute Appendicitis and posted for emergency appendicectomy in General Surgery, Department of MGM, attached to Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal, during the period from January 2018 to June 2020. Preoperatively blood for WBC count, DC and USG abdomen were done. All patients were subjected to histopathological examination postoperatively which was taken as gold standard. Results of Ultrasound were correlated with HPE reports to evaluate their role in diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Results and Observations: In the present study we had 100 cases of which 61 (61%) were males and 39 (39%) were females. The number of patients was highest in the age group 20 to 29years (33%). Migrating Pain to RIF was found in 76% of patients, Anorexia in 87% of patients. Nausea/vomiting were present in 79% patients. Right iliac fossa tenderness was found in 98% of cases. Rebound tenderness was found in 68% of patients. Fever was present in 45% of cases. Total leucocyte count was elevated in 80% of cases in our present study. Shift to let was seen in 42% cases. In our study all the patients were subjected to abdominal ultrasound examination. The sensitivity and specificity of Ultrasonography for acute appendicitis is 94.8% and 80% respectively. Accuracy was 93%. The positive predictive value and negative predictive value of Ultrasonography for acute appendicitis is 98% and 44% respectively. Negative appendectomy rate in this study 5.5%.The majority (60%) is seen in females. Conclusion: Ultrasound is a fast, simple, reliable, non-invasive, repeatable and safe diagnostic modality without any complications. It has greater sensitivity and positive predictive value in diagnosing acute appendicitis and it reduces the rate of negative appendicectomy.


The effects of convective Mach number and air-fuel density ratio have been investigated experimentally under both non-swirling and swirling conditions in supersonic-nozzle flow comprising diamond shock structure with coaxial fuel injection. A convergent nozzle of inlet-to-exit area ratio of 25 was used to generate a free underexpanded supersonic airflow with maximum near-field Mach number of 2.0. Non-reacting conditions were considered, wherein fuel was simulated by helium and argon gases. Schlieren diagnostic technique with 6 ns exposure was implemented to allow for accurate visualization of shock structure by preventing any fluctuations of flowfield from showing up on the captured image. Two distinct diamond shock sub-structures were identified, namely a primary one generated off nozzle-rim and a secondary structure generated off the coaxial injection system and air-fuel shear layer. The primary shock sub-structure is affected mainly by the properties of airflow, whereas the secondary structure strongly depends on the properties of injected fuel, primarily convective Mach number. Imparting swirl to airflow results in significant reduction in the strengths of both primary and secondary structures, as compared to non-swirling conditions. Changing convective Mach number with swirl does not affect primary structure significantly; however, the secondary structure weakens with introduction of fuel injection and gradually diminishes with decrease in convective Mach number. No significant differences were observed with change in air-fuel density ratio.


Long-term current transients have been induced with optical pulses in depletion-mode GaAs field-effect transistors (FET's). The millisecond-to-second duration and the bias dependence of the transients are similar to substrate trapping and backgating events initiated by ionizing radiation. A specific region of a FET-the semiconductor region adjacent to the connecting strip between the gate electrode and the gate bonding pad-is particularly sensitive to optical backgating. In this region low-incident optical energies produce a positive current transient; but when the optical intensity exceeds ∼1 mJ/cm2, a transient decrease in current is observed. Optical studies promise to be a simple and convenient means of simulating many of the effects of ionizing radiation.


Deductive reasoning is a complex and poorly understood concept in the field of psychology. Many cognitive neuroscience studies have been published on deductive reasoning but have yielded inconsistent findings.


Lasioseiusbarbensiensis n. sp., a new species collected from an apple orchard in Barbens, Spain is described and illustrated. This is also the first report of a species belonging to the subgenus Borinquolaelaps Fox from Europe. (© 2006 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)


DNS redirection and URL modification are two major ways to carry out dynamic replica selections in CDN. However, the two ways may overload DNS servers or dispatchers, and exhaust the network bandwidth while there are a large number of incoming requests. Meanwhile, the modification of DNS servers for DNS redirection harms the compatibility and troubles the management. Moreover, the two ways do not give local administrators the flexibility to customize accesses to foreign CDN applications. In the paper we propose Java Application's Packet Eavesdropper (JAPE) for CDN to improve DNS redirection and URL modification, and for local administrators to control the accesses. JAPE utilizes packet interception technologies for Java objects to process packets. Besides, objects in JAPE are Java application rather than Java applet, which not only keeps the inherent portability but also has the flexibility to use various Java libraries for creating other applications not limited to CDN. We implement JAPE in Windows 2000 and develop a CDN application with an object doing DNS redirection and URL modification. The application with location-aware features can locally resolve clients' requests toward a virtual host name and redirect them to a nearby server customized by local administrators according to the movements of clients. It proves that JAPE for CDN can free DNS servers from modifications, alleviate DNS servers' and dispatchers' loads, conserve the network bandwidth, and permit local administrators to customize the accesses.


Despite significant therapeutic advances in the treatment of patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), a significant proportion experience relapse or progression following standard immunochemotherapy (ICT). The introduction of novel targeted immunotherapy agents has potentially ushered in a new era in the management of NHL. Emerging approaches to treatment, including chemo-free regimens, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy for follicular lymphoma (FL), mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), and diffuse large B-cell lymphomas (DLBCL), have become increasingly important. Furthermore, genomic tools and biomarkers support subtyping of lymphomas and contribute greatly to identifying patients likely to respond to therapy and predict treatment outcome, thus offering a subset-specific precision medicine approach to managing NHL to both prevent and treat relapse. The latest development in the management of NHL is the use of checkpoint inhibitors to prevent cell–cell communication and tumour growth. Despite limited evidence to date, checkpoint inhibitors in combination with existing ICT may fundamentally shift the NHL treatment algorithm towards personalised immunotherapy.


Early 20th Century death occurred in home, sick and dying cared for by family • After death in home: – Laying-out – 'Lying out' board – local joiner (also local undertaker) – 'Lying out' responsibility of small number of women in village – Detailed care: Washing, tying jaw, wrapped in white sheet, woollen stockings, body covered, face covered with handkerchief – finest quality linen – After 'lying out' family and kin visit – Normal time no longer observed – clocks stopped, family sat up throughout night, mirrors and pictures covered, curtains drawn.


PCT No. PCT/IB95/00035 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 17, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 17, 1996 PCT Filed Jan. 18, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO95/20252 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 27, 1995A shielded electrical connector having a housing and a cover each of which are formed by inmoulding an insulative portion respectively within a respective outer shield portion. Terminals are mounted within the housing and the housing and cover are joined together. Shielding characteristics are improved by a carrier strip interconnecting the shielding of adjacent connectors within a connector stack. Further shielding improvements are recognized by incorporating a contact surface external the shielding for engaging an outer reference terminal. The connector includes terminals having a floatable contact portion and a support feature for preventing damage to the terminals as a result of stubbing with a mating terminal. The connector being impedance matched to the cable.


A method for estimating aerodynamic angles in the absence of appropriate sensors is proposed, using measurements of three projections of flight speed carried out by the navigation system and the values of the orientation angles. The relevance of the problem being solved is determined by the fact that on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) sensors of aerodynamic angles, that is, angles of attack and slip, are often not installed due to restrictions on dimensions and mass. The proposed method is based on the joint use of mathematical models of aircraft motion, known from flight dynamics, and the theory of parametric identification of dynamic systems. The key factor ensuring the accuracy of the proposed method is the use of very accurate measurements of three UAV velocity projections performed by a satellite navigation system or an inertial navigation system with satellite correction. To account for the influence of wind, parametric identification of three projections of wind speed is provided. Another feature of the method is that instead of the missing aerodynamic angle sensors, it is proposed to use information about the aerodynamic coefficients of the lifting and lateral forces of the UAV. If these coefficients are known with errors, their values are also specified by identification methods. The dimension of the identification problem turns out to be low in the range of small and medium angles of attack when the aerodynamic dependencies are linear. The results of testing the proposed method based on simulation data on the flight test bench of a modern training aircraft for nine different flight modes under conditions of simulating random errors of onboard measurements corresponding to the flight experiment are presented.


In the article is discussed actual questions of training future teachers of the basis of health. Article presents statistic factors of the status health of schoolchildren. The attention pays the analysis of contents of a new subject of "Basis of health" and to features of its teaching. Opportunities of teaching of the specified subject are examined by teachers of biology and physical training. Author's vision of existing problems of preparation of the future teachers of bases of health in high school is offered.


Experiments are reported on the dissipative steady-state flow regime of liquid helium II. These were done with a view to examining the theoretical assertion that the chemical potential gradient $\ensuremath{\nabla}\ensuremath{\mu}$ is related to the superfluid-flow speed ${v}_{s}$, by the equation $\ensuremath{-}\ensuremath{\nabla}\ensuremath{\mu}=G\mathrm{exp} (\frac{1\ensuremath{-}{v}_{c}(T)}{{v}_{s}}]$. Our experiments showed good qualitative agreement with this equation. Other assertions about the magnitude of the parameters in this equation and their dependence upon the superfluid fraction $\frac{{\ensuremath{\rho}}_{s}}{\ensuremath{\rho}}$ and temperature $T$ were also explored experimentally.


Consider a networked evolutionary game (NEG). According to its strategy updating rule, a fundamental evolutionary equation (FEE) for each node is proposed, which is based on local information. Using FEEs, the network strategy profile dynamics (SPD) is expressed as a k-valued (deterministic or probabilistic) logical dynamic system. The SPD is then used to analyze the network dynamic behaviors, such as the fixed points, the cycles, and the basins of attractions, etc. Particularly, when the homogeneous networked games are considered, a necessary and sufficient condition is presented to verify when a stationary stable profile exists. Then the equivalence of two NEGs is investigated. Finally, after a rigorous definition of controlled NEGs, some control problems, including controllability, stabilization, and network consensus, are considered, and some verifiable conditions are presented. Examples with various games are presented to illustrate the theoretical results. The basic tool for this approach is the semi-tensor product (STP) of matrices, which is a generalization of the conventional matrix product.


Legal reservation is the center of ruling with law.It emphasizes that administration can work only when it follows relative law.The principle of legal reservation originated from administration's feature that it would damage interests,and has been overused in the field of negative administration.However,with the development of positive administration,there are contradictions and conflicts between the traditional legal reservation and positive administration.We should try to explore the solutions to the conflicts by explaining the organic law basis,substantive law basis,and administration following procedural law.


Mergers and acquisitions(M& A) is one of the strategic behaviors of corporate growth and evolution, and M& A performance is an important index to evaluate whether the function of corporate M& A is achieved and the effect of M& A. As the M& A market becomes more and more active, scholars are doing more research on related aspects, but few studies use bibliometrics and visualization methods to conduct in-depth exploration and show the full picture of the field. This article uses bibliometric research methods to analyze the data samples of 5065 articles in the core collection of Web of Science from 2000 to 2019, and the document type is Article, and the time distribution, spatial distribution, knowledge evolution, and literature of the domain knowledge Co-cited and research hotspots were analyzed in depth and visualized. It reveals the development status of related research on mergers and acquisitions and performance, analyzes and discusses research hotspots and future development trends in this field, and provides important knowledge support for researchers in this field to carry out related research.


Address for correspondence: MUDr. Ingrid Porubcinova, PhD, Department of Cardiac Surgery, VUSCH a.s., Medical Faculty UPJS, Ondavská 8, Košice 04001, Slovakia, Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Abstract Introduction: Despite advances in surgical procedures, there is an increasing trend of infectious complications with substantial morbidity, prolonged length of hospitalization (LOS), readmissions and growing financial expenses. The knowledge of predisposing risk factors with regard to causative pathogens may decrease the incidence of infections. Materials and methods: The aim of our study was to determine risk factors for deep sternal wound infections (DSWI), and their stratification according to microbiological cultures in 4484 patients undergoing cardiac surgery at the Department of Cardiac Surgery, Kosice, Slovakia during 2007-2010. Results: We observed 97 (2.2%) DSWI. Incidence of DSWI increased from 0.9% to 3.1%. G+, G– and polymicrobial flora were recovered in 47.1%, 32.2% and 20.7% of patients, respectively. Significant risk factors were: obesity (BMI > 30), LOS before surgery > 2 days, LOS at ICU > 3 days, extracorporeal circulation (ECC) > 120 minutes, discharge to another medical facility, reperfusion syndrome, early surgical re-exploration, dialysis, diabetes mellitus and new-onset atrial fibrillation. We have identified the patient risk profile for DSWI caused by specific pathogens. Risk factors for G+ DSWI were BMI < 30 (p = 0.048) and peripheral atherosclerotic arterial disease (p < 0.05). The risk of G– infection was observed in women, patients older than 65 years (p = 0.01), after emergent operations (p < 0.05), postoperative re-exploration (p = 0.02) and mechanical ventilation > 48 hours (p < 0.05). Polymicrobial DSWI were in patients with ECC of > 120 minutes, longer (> 6 days) postoperative stay (p = 0.01) and in patients readmitted from another hospital (p = 0.047). Conclusion: Our study suggests that considering the patient risk profile in patients with DSWI can improve optimization of empirical antimicrobial therapy. Risk factors predisposing to deep sternal wound infection


Sequence hierarchy has fundamental effects on establishing sequence stratigraphic architecture.There are mainly two kinds of sequence hierarchy classification systems: one is the hierarchy system based on cycle duration or boundary frequency(time),and the other is based on the physical attributes of boundary.The former has a historical priority and is propitious to correlate in world scale.Having been proposed at the dawn of sequence stratigraphy,it emphasizes eustasy as the main driving force behind stratigraphic cyclicity,but the validity of the global cycle chart is under intense scrutiny currently.The latter depends on the physical attributes of boundary and independent of cycle duration/time,which is much more convenient for Precambrian stratigraphic division because of the serious lack of time control.However,this classification system also has two obviously questions,i.e.basing on different attributes of boundary may obtain contradictory results but it has a strict requirement to the preservation of basin margin.By extensively reading and analyzing a variety of references,this paper systemically introduces and assesses the relative merits of the two sequence hierarchy classification systems.Tracing the important significance of the basic problems of sequence stratigraphy,we can not only understand the persistent efforts of former scholars,but also provide significant clues for the future research.


I.!' z ;:;; c::: =:1 z ~ <( z i52 w 1w > You may think it is common sense but how much attention do you pay to keeping your patients warm? Emma Archer, VN, DipAVN(Surgical), advises on some usiful techniques for different situations e arm-blooded (homoeothermic) animals are able to maintain body temperature within a changing environmental temperature. The hypothalamus contains temperature sensitive cells that detect changes in core temperature, enabling heat retention/production mechanisms to respond accordingly (Murison, 2001). There are also cutaneous receptors that respond to cold. Digestion and skeletal muscle activity are important in heat production. Starving prior to surgery, or prolonged anorexia, therefore, means reduced gut activity and, thus, reduced heat production. Inactivity owing to anaesthesia or recumbency also means less heat is produced by skeletal muscle. The ability of patients to thermoregulate is reduced by anaesthesia, as it depresses the central nervous system. Acepromazine used in premedication may also predispose patients to hypothermia, as it causes increased peripheral vasodilation and also has direct effects on the hypothalamus. Anaesthetised animals are unable to shiver or move to a warmer place to maintain body temperature. Small patients with a large surface-area-to-volume ratio are particularly at risk of hypothermia during anaesthesia and the recovery period. This is particularly true during long procedures, where large areas of fur are clipped and prepared, and body cavities are open with exposed viscera. Underweight animals may also be at increased risk simply because they have less body-fat insulation. Hypothermia should be prevented under anaesthesia because it has a central depressant effect and slows metabolic rate. This decreases the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC), and therefore reduces the amount of volatile anaesthetic agent required, which can cause bradycardia, respiratory depression, increased blood viscosity and prolongs recovery from anaesthesia. The risk of hypothermia can be reduced by a variety of


Mechanical milling of ferrimagnetic B8-structure Mn 1.5 Sn results in a decrease of the magnetization at 4.2 K in a field of 21 T. This is in contrast to a number of other ferromagnetic B8-structure compounds, where the magnetization increases. The explanation is given in terms of a redistribution of transition-metal atoms over two different types of transition-metal sites. The Curie temperature (T C ) of the compound also decreases. The unit-cell volume increases with milling time, which provides additional evidence for the particular type of atomic disorder. The material remains in its original crystal structure even after prolonged periods of ball milling


The history of the Alaskan fur-seal crisis shows that the development of international environmental law and the peaceful settlement of biodiversity-related disputes can occur over the very long term, through a dynamic, iterative, and cyclical process that involves four key steps: the sorting of competing interests; the sifting of evidence and expert opinion; convergence on shared values; and the articulation of new regulatory regimes that reflect those values. The fur-seal dispute followed this pattern; it occurred over a period of more than 25 years during which the parties initiated several resets of the cycle until finally reaching a durable multilateral agreement grounded in a commitment to the rule of law and the rational use of natural resources. The main obstacles that prevented a more timely and efficient resolution were scientific uncertainty and risk to investment capital. The parties found they could not reach agreement on the causes of the decline of fur-seal populations, but they could agree on a regulatory model that incented the reallocation of private capital away from unsustainable activities, and that provided for an equitable sharing of public revenues in the long term, including through compensatory payments in exchange for restraint in the exercise of legal rights. This paper traces the origins of the dispute and the steps taken to reach a solution, including the several joint scientific inquiries commissioned by the parties, and invites discussion about how the lessons of the fur-seal crisis could be applied to avoid and resolve future biodiversity-related disputes.


Multiuser Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) networks, such as Long Term Evolution networks, use the frequency reuse-1 model to face the tremendous increase of mobile traffic demands, and to increase network capacity. However, inter-cell interference problems are generated, and they have a negative impact on cell-edge users performance. Resource and power allocation should be managed in a manner that alleviates the negative impact of inter-cell interference on system performance. In this paper, we formulate a novel centralized multi-cell resource and power allocation problem for multiuser OFDMA networks. The objective is to maximize system throughput while guaranteeing a proportional fair rate for all the users. We decompose the joint problem into two independent problems: a resource allocation problem and a power allocation problem. We prove that each of these problems is a convex optimization problem, and that their optimal solution is also an optimal solution to the original joint problem. Lagrange duality theory and subgradient projection method are used to solve the centralized power allocation problem. We study the convergence of our centralized approach, and we find out that it reduces inter-cell interference, and increases system throughput and spectral efficiency in comparison with the frequency reuse-1 model, reuse-3 model, fractional frequency reuse, and soft frequency reuse techniques.


A series of ionic polypeptides bearing p-tolyl pendants and 3-methyl-1,2,3-triazolium linkages is synthesized by N-alkylation and subsequent ion-exchange reaction. 1H NMR and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis verify their molecular structures and reveal quantitative conversions. The nonionic polypeptides bearing p-tolyl pendants and 1,2,3-triazole linkages show no thermoresponsiveness in various solvents. The resulting ionic polypeptides (i.e., P2) are able to show reversible upper critical solution temperature (UCST)-type phase behaviors both in methanol and ethanol/water binary solvent mixtures by incorporation with proper counteranions (i.e., iodide). FTIR analysis reveals that P2 may have interacted with solvent molecules via the van der Waals interaction, H-bonding, and dipolar–dipolar interactions. Variable-temperature UV–vis spectroscopy reveals that the UCST-type phase transition temperatures (Tpts) of P2 are in the range of about 26–37 °C in MeOH and in the range of about 11–46 °C in EtOH/H2O solvent mixtures depending on the main-chain length, polymer concentration, and the weight percentage of ethanol (fw).


Objective:To study the effect of electroacupuncture(EA) combined with transcranial magnetic stimulation(rTMS) on the expression of NGF and BDNF in different cerebral regions of rats with cerebral ischemia.Methods: 120 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 5 groups: normal group,model group,EA group,rTMS group and EA+rTMS group.After the establishment of acute middle cerebral artery occlusion(MCAO),the rats in various groups were accordingly treated with EA,rTMS or EA plus rTMS,respectively.Immunohistochemistry,Western blot and realtime PCR were used to detect the expression of NGF and BDNF.Results: In EA,rTMS,and EA plus rTMS groups,the expression of NGF,BDNF was increased at the 7th,and 14th day as compared with the model group(P0.05),especially in the EA plus rTMS group.Conclusion: EA plus rTMS can promote the expression of NGF,BDNF.


The orientation model incorporates 4 psychological constructs and empirically informed measures of dispositional tendencies into a single case conceptualization framework. Grounded in the tenets of the dual-process theory and combined with a matrix for visualizing client-specific patterns, it provides counselors with significant information on client strengths and limitations before treatment.


SUMMARY Microcomputers are the ideal tool for water resource modelling. Not only are they fast and computationally efficient, but they can also provide the user with dynamic graphical displays which greatly assist in the interpretation of the results of the analyses of complex systems. The use of numerical simulation models also require a clear understanding and formulation of the problem, particularly the choice of time and space scales; the length of the simulation period; model structure and the form of the output. Three different examples of the application of microcomputer models in water resource analyses are given.


A method is proposed for eliminating or suppressing unwanted acoustic signals in audio programs to be edited for reproduction in studios, in which the perceived disrupted segments in the signal are determined with respect to their time positions, and the signal ends having signal flow/polarity changes adjacent to the disrupted signal location are bridged by a transfer function, preferably in the shape of a semi-sine. The semi-sine is stored in the form of sampling values in an addressable read-only memory and can be read therefrom. In order to generate the desired transfer function, the signals read from the read only memory are uniformly distributed over the transfer function in accordance with the plurality of sampling values to be replaced across the width of the disrupted segment, the read signals being weighted in accordance with the margin conditions of the signal ends adjacent to the disrupted segment and being inserted in the proper sequence into the signal in the area of the original disrupted segment upon consideration of the direction of signal change.


Solution and analysis of the problem on scattering of the plane electromagnetic wave by the resonant magnetodielectric spherical crystal is considered.


Limitation of the physical resolution of the image sensor provides an incentive to increase the resolution of the image. Are applied to the super-resolution mainly gray scale image, it is not yet thoroughly studies have been made to produce high-resolution color image from an image sensor having a color filter array. The present invention aims to produce directly to a high resolution color image from the color mosaic obtained by an image sensor having a color filter array. High resolution color image generation method of the present invention performs an increase and demosaicing resolution simultaneously is based on novel technical idea of the color image generation. It is also shown verification and effective implementation of the present invention.


Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to describe how Kaizen, an accredited offending behaviour programme designed for high risk and need offenders within Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), lends itself to responsive delivery with those meeting the criteria for psychopathy.

Design/methodology/approach
The paper describes how the theoretical rationale and model of change underpinning Kaizen can be applied to those with high levels of psychopathic traits given the available literature in this area.

Findings
It is argued that Kaizen is applicable to those meeting the criteria for psychopathy.

Research limitations/implications
As a contemporary intervention, the efficacy of Kaizen in its ability to support participants in their journey towards desistance and therefore to contribute to the service wide aim of reducing reoffending is yet to be evaluated. In turn, its applicability to those meeting the criteria for psychopathy is yet to be explored.

Practical implications
This paper lends support to the applicability of Mann and Carter's (2012) six organising principles of programme design in the treatment of high risk, high need offenders who meet the criteria for psychopathy. It encourages practitioners to consider Kaizen as a possible intervention option for this population and offers guidance as to how the programme might be used to best effect. The paper also highlights the importance of evaluating the efficacy of participation in Kaizen for this population.

Originality/value
In time, Kaizen will replace Chromis as the offer by Intervention Services (HMPPS) for high risk offenders with a high level or combination of psychopathic trait. This paper describes this forthcoming change in approach and the rationale underpinning it.


Past, present, and future of creating and utilizing thin semiconductor films are described. Major emphasis is placed on silicon, which has been -and will be for quite some time- the most widely used semiconductor material. Epitaxy techniques are of great significance, while direct film growth, such as by ribbon techniques, has not succeeded for devices except for solar cells. Extremely thin films are needed for defect studies in transmission electron microscopy. Membranes are necessary for most sensor applications. Solar cells need thin films to attain competitive cost. Novel usages appear possible for thin layers of isotopically pure Si in order to enhance thermal conductivities and, hopefully, to fabricate quantum computers.


There has probably been more discussion of carcinoma of the rectum in England, during the last two or three years, than in any other country, largely because of Mr. Sampson Handley's 1 statement that in a particular case, which he reported, the disease very early invaded the perirectal tissue, and the lymphatics of the bowel wall itself, for as much as 5 inches from the primary growth. In a letter published later, he calls attention to the fact that he did not state that carcinoma of the rectum always did this, but was very much pleased that his statement had brought about the discussion which he had hoped it would. This statement has given rise to discussion of the relative values of the posterior operation, and the combined abdominoperineal operation; also many statements as to the comparatively benign character of these growths. It has been stated by some of the


thus ultimately due to the Pisistratidae. Beside these rather doubtful achievements of Pisistratus, that which has been generally held to have secured his age the compliment of ' golden'—viz., that he made the economic reforms of Solon workable, falls into the background, and it cannot be said that Professor de Sanctis is altogether successful in showing the connexion between, e.g., the naucraries and the reforms of Cleisthenes. We may note in passing that, unlike Beloch, he accepts Thucydides' statement that Hippias was the eldest son and successor to the tyranny. The account of Cleisthenes contains an interesting estimate of the political value of his work, in the course of which our author signalises the Cleisthenean fiovXrj as perhaps the first attempt in history to carry out representation, albeit in a limited sense of the word. But as it is his habit elsewhere to put the authority of the Politics above that of the 'Adqvaioov HoXireia, it is somewhat surprising to find that he denies that Cleisthenes enfranchised a large number of non-citizens. Of the two new chapters all that can be said here is that the reader will find in them an admirable account of the state of parties at Athens during the first half of the fifth century; though it is obvious that Professor de Sanctis, like many modern scholars, is out of sympathy both with the foreign and with the internal policy of Pericles. Appendices II. and III. are devoted to notes on finance and on statistics respectively. J. R. BROWN. Pembroke College, Oxford.


Asafetida is a oleo-gum resin, it is a dried latex obtained from roots and rhizomes by incision. Asafetida is not only used as a culinary spice but also traditionally used to treat various diseases, including asthma, gastrointestinal disorders and intestinal parasites. This oleo-gum-resin possess antifungal, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-mutagenic and antiviral, antispasmodic, antioxidant,  ant diabetic, antimicrobial, antiulcer ,anti hemolytic, chemo preventive. There are various chemical compounds comprises of sugars and polysulfide. Asafetida chiefly subsumes resin (40-65%), gum (20-25%), and volatile oil (4-20%). The asafetida comprises a number of sesquiterpenes of which assaresinotannol is the chief sesquiterpene. Asafetida is also used as a flavoring agent and used as a constituent of many spice mixtures. It is used to flavor, curries, meatballs, daal and pickles. Asafetida is also used as a flavoring agent and used as a constituent of many spice mixtures. Galbanic acid (GBA) is the active constituent present in the asafetida having anti cancerous activity, it provide inhibitory effects on HIF-1 activation during hypoxia and normoxia. The investigation of   galbanic acid (GBA) has done by fluorescence quenching, absorption spectroscopy, FT-IR, molecular docking and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation procedures.


Bernabee reported significant fractionation of various radionuclides in liquid samples from nuclear power facilities and found that fractionation of many of the nuclide could be changed considerably by pretreatment of the samples. Bernabee's work addressed gamma emitters only, but similar behavior would be expected from beta emitters such as Tc-99. This paper reports that a study was undertaken to examine the fractionation of Tc-99 in liquid radioactive waste samples and to determine the effect of sample pretreatment of fractionation. Although the study presented here did not considered Tc-99 in non-fuel-cycle wastes, such as those from research and medical institutions, the same methodology should be applicable to other sources of LLW.


A new method was presented aiming at the three-dimensional parameter (bearing, elevation and range) estimation of near-field sources, Which uses the cross-array and four-order cumulant to estimate bearing-elevation-range parameter of sources. One subarray of the cross-array only has two sensors, that decreasing the number of the array sensors. it also has the merits of no needing spectral peak searching and the good estimate precision, and furthermore, the method can be applied to Gaussian color noise environments. The effectiveness are illustrated by the simulation results.


The Web is one of the useful references for developers to find pieces of code that represent what they need nowadays. In addition, we can find websites that contain not only source code but also detailed explanations of the code. In these websites, explanations are usually located above/-below code, thereby users, who refer to these explanations, sometimes need to scroll a (browser) window to understand pieces of code reading the corresponding explanations. As a consequence, users have to temporarily memorize code and/or the corresponding expositions, wasting extra time. On the other hand, it is common to use wiki to edit a set of code and corresponding explanations. In most wiki systems, they prepare only one window to edit code and its explanations, therefore editors usually need to scroll the window to complete editing, also consuming extra time. This paper proposes a special wiki system for reading and editing source code referring its explanations, called CodeWiki that provides multiple windows for editors to edit code and explanations. Besides, CodeWiki enables readers to click a link which will lead them to a window that contains corresponding explanations. As a consequence, readers and editors do not need to scroll a window, meaning that CodeWiki can prevent readers/editors from wasting extra time. We propose a prototype implementation of CodeWiki and show its usage.


The acquistion of fault symptoms of hydropower generating unit is presented in this paper.The neural network fault diagnosis system is set up based on both information fusion technology and actual fault diagnosis.The sub neural network is considered as primary diagnosis from different sides,then based on Dempster Shafer evidence theory, the decision level fusion is considered as the diagnosis conclusions.It indicates that by diversified characteristic information the reliability of the diagnostic result and the diagnosis rate are improved evidently.


Capturing the shape and spatially-varying appearance (SVBRDF) of an object from images is a challenging task that has applications in both computer vision and graphics. Traditional optimization-based approaches often need a large number of images taken from multiple views in a controlled environment. Newer deep learning-based approaches require only a few input images, but the reconstruction quality is not on par with optimization techniques. We propose a novel deep learning architecture with a stage-wise estimation of shape and SVBRDF. The previous predictions guide each estimation, and a joint refinement network later refines both SVBRDF and shape. We follow a practical mobile image capture setting and use unaligned two-shot flash and no-flash images as input. Both our two-shot image capture and network inference can run on mobile hardware. We also create a large-scale synthetic training dataset with domain-randomized geometry and realistic materials. Extensive experiments on both synthetic and real-world datasets show that our network trained on a synthetic dataset can generalize well to real-world images. Comparisons with recent approaches demonstrate the superior performance of the proposed approach.


The invention relates to the use of gene expression profiles for predicting the three-year progression or recurrence-free survival of patients who have colorectal cancer in UICC stage I or II has been removed.


Achieving sustainability is a major challenge faced by many societies. The increasing moral consciousness of stakeholders has put pressure on companies, forcing these companies to include long-term policies that reflect the regionally specific needs of stakeholders. Using a structural topic model, this study identified differences between developing and developed countries with respect to sustainability disclosures. Data were obtained from 2100 sustainability reports published in the United Nations Global Compact database for the year 2020. In global terms, these sustainability reports addressed three main topics: 1) human rights, 2) diversity, equity, and inclusion, and 3) sustainable production. Moreover, the sustainability reports from developing and developed countries incorporated different communication strategies. Based on the prevalence (rate of occurrence) of content, sustainability reports from developed countries predominantly communicated issues related to "sustainable production" and "supply chain emissions", whereas sustainability reports from developing countries more frequently communicated issues related to "education" and "human rights".


Methanolic extract of Heteropogon contortus (L.) Beauv was screened for Bronchorelaxation (in vitro anti-histaminic) and in vivo anti-inflammatory effects. Bronchorelaxation effect was evaluated in terms of inhibition of histamine and acetylcholine induced contraction in guinea pig tracheal chain. Anti-inflammatory effect was assessed using carrageenan and egg albumin induced inflammation in rat paw edema model. HC-ME shown 24.02 percent inhibition of inflammation in carrageenan induced paw edema model at 200 mg/kg. At same dose extract inhibited 29.27 percent inflammation in egg albumin induced edema model. Percent bronchorelaxation exhibited by extract against histamine and acetylcholine induced contraction was found to be 40.63 and 45.81 respectively. While insignificant results were found in terms of bronchprotection effect of extract.


4016 Background: Pathological response can be a potent surrogate factor for efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Data from our phase II/III study comparing perioperative FLOT with ECF(X) in resectable stages were analyzed for pathological response upon request of the German Cancer Aid in order to further sponsor the trial. Methods: In the FLOT4, 714 patients (pts) are stratified and randomized to either 3+3 perioperative cycles of ECF/ECX (epirubicin 50 mg/m2, d1; cisplatin 60 mg/m², d1; 5-FU 200 mg/m² (or capecitabine 1250 mg/m² p.o) d1-d21, qd21) or 4+4 cycles of perioperative FLOT (docetaxel 50mg/m2, d1; 5-FU 2600 mg/m², d1; leucovorin 200 mg/m², d1; oxaliplatin 85 mg/m², d1, qd14). Central pathology (by AT) is performed according to Becker classification. Results: Samples of 157 pts of the phase-II part of the study were analyzed. Median age was 63 yrs; 79.6% of pts were male. The primaries were gastric in 43.3%, EGJ in 56.1% and not evaluable in 0.6% of pts. In the most relevant categories complete ...


Ken Jolly, Chairman of the Board of Scholastic Australia, has used this year's annual Dromkeen Dinner to announce that Scholastic Australia is to present the entire Dromkeen Scholastic Collection to the people of Australia through the State Library of Victoria. The Collection consists of some 7500 original artworks and illustrations from the prepublication material of many of Australia's best-loved children's books. The Collection also includes an historical book collection and six bronze sculptures of picture book characters.


The present invention contains a combination of active ingredients consisting of nifedipine and / or nisoldipine and at least one angiotensin II antagonists, a combination of the active ingredient characterized in that it is released in a controlled manner (adjusted) in the body pharmaceutical dosage forms, and methods for their preparation, their use as medicaments, prevention of disorders, their use for secondary prevention and / or treatment, as well as prevention of disorders, for secondary prevention and / or treatment of their use for the manufacture of a medicament.


As part of its multiple activities, the World Society for Ekistics organizes a series of annual meetings which consist of:

An Executive Council Meeting
A C.A. Doxiadis Lecture
A Symposion on a theme corresponding to its program of priorities, and
A General Assembly of members

At the 2000 meetings in Čelákovice, Czech Republic, the General Assembly expressed interest in having the 2001 meetings in Berlin. In response, the President, Professor Udo E. Simonis, extended an invitation to the Society to hold the meetings on the premises of the Science Center Berline on 24-28 October.


The combination rule of high conflict evidence is one of the important issues in D-S theory since it gives error results that contrary with the instinct.Combining relative theories into D-S theory is an effective way in dealing with the inherent defects of D-S theory.Based on the max-entropy and D-S theory,a basic belief max-entropy assignment function is proposed.Then a model based on max-entropy is obtained by combing Max-entropy with classic D-S theory and the alternative D-S theories,relevant rational formulas are presented.Theoretical analysis and experiments show that the incorporation of the new max-entropy evidence into D-S theory can better process high-conflict information by re-allocating the basic belief value of the non-single focal elements proportionally into the single focal elements.


The invention relates to an adjustable automatic reset device having a buffering action for a sliding door, which is constructed such that a buffer pressure cylinder (20) and a return spring (40) are arranged in a base, wherein a displaceable element (30) is provided which is slidably mounted on each is connected to one end of the buffer pressure cylinder (20) and the return spring (40), at the other end of the return spring (40) an adjusting device (50) is arranged for adjusting the tensile force of the return spring (40) is used. Thus, an adjustable automatic reset device having a buffering action for a sliding door is provided, in which the restoring force can be adjusted to an appropriate level according to the weight of the sliding door.


Due to the ISO 9001 certification and process oriented-organization, many business process models are available at enterprises and public institutions. They are e.g. used for documentation or for introducing processes to new employees. As a de-facto standard notation BPMN "Business Process Model and Notation" is widely used. These process models can support static analyses of business processes. Dynamic analysis, e.g., by simulation is beneficial for in-depth analysis and optimization. However, only few approaches are available to perform simulation on basis of BPMN. In the production engineering domain, process simulation for analysis and optimization is a de-facto standard. In this domain, material flow simulation is a valid method of analysis, planning and construction. In this paper, we discuss the potentials and shortcomings of transforming BPMN models to a material flow simulation model. On the basis of an analysis of BPMN and material flow simulation, we identified requirements for transforming. Four levels of transformation complexity are defined. Furthermore we developed matching relation from BPMN elements to material flow elements. As proof of concept, we implemented the transformation process using Enterprise Dynamics and evaluated its outcome. The benefits and limitations of this approach are discussed in the paper in front of evaluation and related work.


As Anhui is a big province of agriculture,the development of rural economy plays an important role in economic explosion of Anhui.Based on C-D Production Function,this paper analyzes the factors such as rural loans outstanding,rural labor.Than proved that financial support can effectively promote rural economy growth and have effect on adjustment of rural industrial structure.


The aim of this study was to analyse the variance of different competitive leagues, score status, and tactical position in the centrality levels of degree prestige, degree centrality and page rank in football players. A total of 20 matches from the Spanish La Liga League (10 matches) and English Premier League (10 matches) were analysed and codified in this study. In this study only the top four teams and their opponents per each competitive league were analysed. A total of 14,738 passes between teammates were recorded and processed. The multivariate MANOVA revealed statistical differences in centrality among tactical positions (λ = 0.958; F (15,1212) = 37.898; p-value = 0.001;  = 0.319; Moderate Effect Size). Midfielders had the greatest centrality values, followed by the external and central defenders. The lowest values of centrality were found in goalkeepers and forwards. No statistical differences were found in centrality between different competitive leagues (λ = 0.001; F (3,402) = 0.050; p-value = 0.985;  = 0.001; Very Small Effect Size) and score status (λ = 0.003; F (6,806) = 0.175; p-value = 0.983;  = 0.001; Very Small Effect Size).


The present invention provides a battery system (100) having at least two modules (24), said at least two modules (24) each comprising (10), wherein each module (24) with a plurality of unit battery cells voltage acquiring means (26) associated with the cell voltage acquisition unit (26) is connected via a common communication bus (36) and the central control device (38). Each module is provided (24) additionally comprises a central module and a voltage control means (38) connected to the acquisition unit, the module voltage obtaining unit is configured to acquire the associated individual modules (24). Further, the present invention relates to a method for determining the voltage of the battery module (100) for the battery system, wherein the voltage obtaining unit cell voltage of each unit (26) determines the single acquisition unit battery cells ( wherein, (24) additionally acquires the module voltage individually for each module voltage 10) and the determined voltage value via a common communication bus (36) to the central control device (38) and which is incorporated by said central control means (38). Furthermore, it provided a motor vehicle having a battery system (100), wherein the battery system (100) is connected to a drive system of the motor vehicle.


The study entitled "Direct and Indirect Directive Illocutionary Acts in the Movie Penguin of Madagascar" is aimed at identifying the direct and indirect directive types of illocutionary acts and explaining and analyzing the meaning of the utterances interpreted by the listeners. The data of this study were taken from the movie entitled Penguins of Madagascar, and it was chosen because of many utterances identified as directive of illocutionary acts. The observation and documentation methods were used in collecting the data since the data were obtained from the spoken source in the movie. The data were analyzed using the descriptive qualitative method since the purpose of this study is to analyze the social phenomena like speech acts. The first theory proposef by Bach and Harnish (1979: 47) is used to analyze the type of directive of illocutionary acts. The second theory, the context of situation proposed by Dell Hymes (1972, is used to analyze the meaning of directive of illocutionary acts that can be interpreted by the listeners. There are six types of directive of illocutionary act proposed by Bach and Harnish (1979). They are requestives, questions, requirements,


Although abortion is illegal in Egypt its practice continues. A study was undertaken among women attending the Kasr-el-Aini Hospital in Cairo in order to determine the magnitude of the abortion problem to estimate the proportion of induced abortions and to estimate the econmic impact of abortion on hospital maternity beds. Private patients abortion cases labor cases and family planning clinic patients made up the study groups. On the basis of the data received it was estimated that 33% to 50% of all abortions were induced. It was found that more than 50% of the maternity hospital budget was consumed by such cases. A minimum of 25 Egyptian pounds in extra expenses was incurred by the hospital for each complicated abortion case.


We describe a Text Categorization (TC) classifier that does not require a target function. When performing TC, there is a set of predefined, labeled categories that the documents need to be assigned to. Automated TC can be done by either describing fixed classification rules or by applying machine learning. Machine learning based TC usually occurs in a supervised learning fashion. The learner generally uses example document-to-category assignments (the target function) for training. When TC is introduced for any application or when new topics emerge, such examples are not easy to obtain because they are timeintensive to create and can require domain experts. Unsupervised document classification eliminates the need for such training examples. We describe a method capable of performing unsupervised machine learning-based TC. Our method provides quick, tangible classification results that allow for interactive user feedback and result validation. After uploading a document, the user can agree or correct the category assignment. This allows our system to incrementally create a target function that a regular supervised learning classifier can use to produce better results than the initial unsupervised system. To do so, the classifications need to be performed in a time acceptable for the user uploading documents. We based our method on word embedding semantics with three different implementation approaches; each evaluated using the reuters21578 benchmark (Lewis, 2004), the MAUI citeulike180 benchmark (Medelyan et al., 2009), and a self-compiled corpus of 925 scientific documents taken from the Cornell University Library arXiv.org digital library (Cornell University Library, 2016). Our method has the following advantages: Compared to key word extraction techniques, our system can assign documents to categories that are labeled with words that do not literally occur in the document. Compared to usual supervised learning classifiers, no target function is required. Without the requirement of a target function the system cannot overfit. Compared to document clustering algorithms, our method assigns documents to predefined categories and does not create unlabeled groupings of documents. In our experiments, the system achieves up to 66.73 % precision, 41.8 % recall and 41.09% F1 (all reuters21578) using macroaveraging. Using microaveraging, similar effectiveness is obtained. Even though these results are below those of contemporary supervised classifiers, the system can be adopted in situations where no training data is available or where text needs to be assigned to new categories capturing freshly emerging knowledge. It requires no manually collected resources and works fast enough to gather feedback interactively thereby creating a target function for a regular classifier.


In this study, the effect of solar wind dynamic pressure (PSW) on the global distribution of whistler mode waves (including chorus and hiss waves) while the absence of substorm activity is investigated using the data originating from the Van Allen Probes for nearly 5 years. After the effect of substorm activity is excluded, our statistical results indicate that the hiss and chorus waves exhibit different characteristics with the increase of PSW. The amplitudes of chorus waves increase on the dayside with the PSW strengthen, which can be explained through the local enhanced electron temperature anisotropy and more intense emission for the chorus in the inner magnetosphere. Interestingly, the amplitudes of hiss wave are reduced with the increase of PSW. The weakness of hiss waves can be attributed to electrons at high L‐shells which drift out of the magnetosphere on the dayside when the magnetopause's position decreases. It can significantly result in a reduced chorus inside the magnetopause that will evolve into hiss waves. In addition, the upper and lower cutoff frequencies of hiss waves will increase. This new finding is critical for understanding the generation and evolution of whistler mode waves and its responses to the intensity of PSW.


The purpose of this cross-sectional survey work was to find the validity and reliability of scientific literacy's assessment for biological learning in topic plantae and animalia. To reveal validity is assessed based on obtain judgement expert and reliability measured by internal consistency. It was gained that the validity from topic plantae is 5 items very feasible and 1 item quite feasible with reliability's value is 0,779 nor the validity from topic animalia is 4 items very feasible and 2 items quite feasible with reliability's value is 0,869. It shows that all items can be used to analyzing difficulties of students for designing scientific literacy biological learning oriented's lesson plan in in topic plantae and animalia.


© 2019 Indian Journal of Dental Research | Published by Wolters Kluwer ‐ Medknow For more than half a century, the picture of the global oral health has seen two unchallenged protagonists: the oral health profession with the dentist as the undisputed expert in making correct diagnoses and treatment proposals to maintain and reconstitute oral health, guided by the ethical principle primum nihil nocere;[1] and the sugar, food and beverage industry, an uncontested business expert, guided by the ethical principle of 'making profit'.[2]


This Research represents research of survey with title "Influence of Compensation of Financial and Non Financial to Job Satisfaction in KPRI Guru-Guru Raung Situbondo Situbondo". Target of this research is to know giving of compensation covering financial and non financial and also satisfaction of works all employees. To know influence of giving compensation of financial and non financial to job satisfaction in KPRI Guru-Guru Raung Situbondo and which compensation variable is which give biggest influence to satisfaction of employees works. Population in this research is laboring employees one year more amounting to 51 employees. Used analysis is spanning and scale of regression doubled linear. Hypothesis test the used is to use test of F and test of t. Result of analysis show totally of score mean for the variable of compensation of financial ( X1) equal to 201 and compensation non financial is equal to 209,5 which included in good category. Totalize score mean job satisfaction ( Y) equal to 207 which included in high category, compensation of financial and non financial have
influence which is significance job satisfaction in KPRI Guru-Guru Raung Situbondo. This Matter is proved by result of calculation of obtained by doubled regression of equation of Y = 1,721 + 0,397 X1 + 0,334 X2 + e, result of calculation of R² equal to 0,720 which have come near 1, and also supported with result of test of F that has value of F-count is 61,739 bigger than F-Table equal to 4,050. Pursuant to coefficient of regression compensation variable of financial and non financial can know that compensation of financial give influence of larger ones compared to compensation of non financial


The algebra isomorphism between $\cal{M}_{4}(\cal{R})$ and $\cal{H} \otimes \cal{H}$, where $\cal{H}$ is the algebra of quaternions, has unexpected computational payoff: it helps construct an orthogonal similarity that $2 \times 2$ block-diagonalizes a $4\times 4$ symmetric matrix. Replacing plane rotations with these more powerful $4 \times 4$ rotations leads to a quaternion-Jacobi method in which the "weight" of four elements (in a $2 \times 2$ block) is transferred all at once onto the diagonal. Quadratic convergence sets in sooner, and the new method requires at least one fewer sweep than plane-Jacobi methods. An analogue of the sorting angle for plane rotations is developed for these $4 \times 4$ rotations.


In this work, CALPHAD-based calculations provided with data for various stable and metastable phases in 2XXX, 6XXX, and 7XXX classes of aluminum-based alloys. These data were scaled and then used to develop Deep Learning Artificial Neural Network (DLANN) models for all these phases as a function of composition and temperature. Code was written in the python programming language using TensorFlow/Keras libraries. DLANN models were used for determining the amount of various phases for new compositions and temperatures. The resulting data were further analyzed through the concept of Self-organizing Maps (SOM) and a few candidates were chosen for studying the precipitation kinetics of Al3Sc phase under the framework of CALPHAD approach. This work reports on heat-treatment simulation for one case of 6XXX alloy where the nucleation site was on dislocation, while a detailed study for other alloys is reported in a previously published work. Grain-growth simulations presented in this work are valid for single crystals only.


Resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, which requires mankind to practice social distancing, companies and government agencies do not have any options but to send their workers home and practice remote working. With very limited guidance, workers are required to work remotely by utilizing various software facilitated by Internet. The increased dependence on the cyberspace opens up the organization to become highly vulnerable to cyber threats/crimes, which may affect their performance. Hence, organizations need to manage their cyber risk by ensuring that they are capable to manage software security. Motivated from these problems, we have developed a prototype tool, called SSRIDEX tool (Software Security Readiness Index tool) to measure the level of software security readiness index among workers working remotely. This SSRINDEX tool which runs in mobile is usable to measure of the level of software security readiness in organization especially during this COVID-19 pandemic where most workers are working remotely. © 2022 Author(s).


......................................................................................................................... iii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ..................................................................................................... vi DEDICATION ..................................................................................................................... vii TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................... viii LIST OF TABLES............................................................................................................. xviii LIST OF FIGURES ........................................................................................................... xxiii CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................1 1. 1.1. Why alkali-activated binders? .......................................................................................1 1.2. Why combination of low-calcium and high-calcium binders? ........................................4 1.3. Why combination of natural Pozzolan and blast furnace slag? .......................................7 1.4. Research objectives and outline of dissertation ..............................................................8 CHAPTER 2LITERATURE REVIEW ............................................................................ 12 2. 2.1. History/background ..................................................................................................... 12 2.2. Starting materials (components) .................................................................................. 16 2.2.1. Cementitious components .................................................................................... 16 220.127.116.11. Blast furnace slag .......................................................................................... 18 220.127.116.11. Coal fly ash ................................................................................................... 20 220.127.116.11. Metakaolin .................................................................................................... 20 22.214.171.124. Natural Pozzolans ......................................................................................... 21 2.2.2. Alkaline activator ................................................................................................. 23 18.104.22.168. Caustic alkalis ............................................................................................... 23


Throughout evolution, homologue proteins diverge in sequence as a result of the evolutionary pressure exerted on the variability arising from mutation, duplication, speciation and deletion events. At evolutionary scale, this divergence process is usually translated in an internal organization of the proteins within the family into protein subfamilies. This organization assumes that the different subfamilies represent functional features that are specific within the context of the common function of the families. Several computational studies have shown the relationship between subfamily structure, residues that are differentially conserved among the subfamilies (SDPs) and key aspects of functional specificity.
The main goal of this thesis is to deepen the current understanding of the functionally driven divergence of protein families by performing a novel study that, for the first time, analizes at large scale the relationship between subfamilies and differential interaction patterns among homologue proteins, while also taking into account the implication of SDPs in protein-protein interfaces. Consequently, this study combines the implications of functional sites with those of ligand interacting sites.
In order to perform this large-scale study, a novel sequence-based computational method to analize protein families was developed which is able to discern both the subfamilies? internal structure and their differentially conserved residues in a coherent and simultaneous manner: the S3det method. This method provides a methodology that can be applicable to a big set of proteins making it possible to obtain a representative number of subfamilies and SPDs.
The results obtained show that protein family organization into subfamilies answers in a general way to functional differential features that are both related to the specific enzymatic activity and to distinctive sets of interacting proteins. Moreover, positions that are differentially conserved in subfamilies (SDPs) appear to be structurally associated to functional regions that correspond to catalytic sites, ligand union sites and protein-protein interfaces. Indeed, such associations occur both in terms of the spatial distance distributions and in the relative enrichments. Most importantly, the implication of the SDPs in protein-protein interfaces is especially clear in the case of heterocomplexes interfaces. These observations allows to propose that binding specificity evolves by selecting key residues differentially conserved in the subfamilies as pivotal points indicative of binding with their effectors.
In a complementary manner, two other computational methods were developed (Xdet and Mcdet). The former exploits quantitative functional information while the latter makes use of supervised classifications, and both are used to predict residues determining functional specificity. Their predictive ability has been demonstrated in protein alignments where sequence similarities do not correspond to functional similarities.
Taken together, the results of this thesis provide generality and quantitative support to the hypothesis stating that sequence divergence accumulated in protein families is driven by functional divergence.


Noting the need to revise the Maternity Protection Convention (Revised), 1952, and the Maternity Protection Recommendation, 1952, in order to further promote equality of all women in the workforce and the health and safety of the mother and child, and in order to recognize the diversity in economic and social development of Members, as well as the diversity of enterprises, and the development of the protection of maternity in national law and practice, and


As a category of algorithms to solve the shortest lattice vector problem, sieve algorithms have drawn more and more attention due to the prominent performance in recent years. Enumeration algorithms used to perform better in practice even though sieve algorithms are asymptotically faster. Combined with techniques like locality-sensitive hashing and rank reduction, sieve algorithms now are capable of competing with enumeration algorithms. In this work, we study sieve algorithms in solving the shortest vector problem on lattices by categorizing various sieve algorithms and elaborating on ideas and techniques used to improve sieve algorithms. In addition, we present several prospective directions worth future research.


We theoretically study the spin-orbit crossed susceptibility of topological Dirac semimetals. Because of strong spin-orbit coupling, the orbital magnetization is induced by Zeeman coupling. We find that the spin-orbit crossed susceptibility is proportional to the separation of the Dirac points and it is highly anisotropic. The orbital magnetization is induced only along the rotational symmetry axis. We also study the conventional spin susceptibility. The spin susceptibility exhibits anisotropy and the spin magnetization is induced only along the perpendicular to the rotational symmetry axis in contras to the spin-orbit crossed susceptibility. We quantitatively compare the two susceptibilities and find that they can be comparable.


Three different mouse strains of C57BL/6j, BABLB/cj and DBA/2j were submitted to 10 day and 5 day aggressor exposed (Agg‐E) stress. Mice were kept inside an aggressor (Agg ) home cage and randomly exposed to the Agg three times a day for one minute or up to ten attacks while the controls never experiences the Agg. The ethogram of the Agg‐E stress evaluated by a situation reminder study was analyzed immediately post stress and after a pre‐determined rest period.


A new, stable and accurate high performance liquid chromatography ultraviolet spectrophotometric method for quantitation of Ciprofloxacin in human plasma was developed and validated. The chromatographic separation was performed on a reversed phase BDS (base deactivated silica) C18 analytical column; 150 × 4.6; 5 μm particle size. The mobile phase consisted of a mixture of 1 ml triethylamine (TEA)/1L, water and acetonitrile (80:20 v/v). The pH of mobile phase was adjusted to 2.5 by using phosphoric acid and the detector was set at a wavelength of 280 nm. Accuracy, precision, linearity and stability of the analytical method were done. The regression equations are linear (R 2 was 0.999) over the calibration curve concentration range of (0.10-8.0) µg/ml. Inter and Intra precision (% CV) were less than 6.102% and 6.82% respectively.


The frictional behaviour of several combinations of industrial friction materials that are related to two specific applications was investigated experimentally and analytically. The objective is to gain knowledge on how to better control and eliminate, if necessary, frictioninduced vibrations in industrial applications. The materials studied exhibited either stick-slip or quasi-harmonic vibration. The friction-velocity characteristic has been proved to be a useful tool to predict the vibrational behaviour of a friction pair. In the quasi-harmonic case, a nonlinear analytical friction model based on an approximation technique, can predict the occurrence and the amplitude of friction-induced vibration when the system is submitted to a static normal load. The effect of dynamic normal loading on the frictional behaviour and on the occurrence of chaos has also been investigated. No chaotic motion was detected. Stick-slip vibrations can be extinguished by a normal loading with a small amplitude and a frequency close to the natural frequency of the system. In the case of quasi-harmonic vibration, it can be quenched and is replaced by a vibration with the excitation frequency and usually with a smaller amplitude than that of the quasi-harmonic vibration. Experimental, analytical and numerical results were all in good agreement for the quasi-harmonic type of vibration.


We propose a method of evaluating reliability of optical image and acoustic image for localization of AUV in real time. Some studies about SLAM using vision or an imaging sonar have been suggested, but both sensors have their own advantageous cases. Using proposed method, AUV switches the utilizing sensor in appropriate case in real time, and always navigates with the most useful sensor. We defined each reliability value of optical and acoustic images using the number of features. We acquired image pairs in seawater and water tank with AUV Cyclops. Using linear discriminant analysis, the parameters to compare their reliability values were found. We compared the results depending on the experiment conditions, and then checked the processing time.


Dodecyl tetramethyl guanidine(DTMG) was prepared with tetramethyl urea,dodecyl amine and oxalyl chloride as raw materials.The structure of the targeted product was characterized by IR and 1HNMR.Surface activity of DTMG and its salts were examined.The results showed that the cmc of DTMG carbonate and DTMG hydrochloride is 2.8×10-4 mol/L and 4.5×10-4 mol/L respectively.Their γcmc is 28.5 mN/m and 34.2 mN/m respectively.DTMG has rather good foaming power and foam stability but very low emulsifying power,while DTMG hydrochloride as well as DTMG carbonate has rather good emulsifying power but rather low foaming power.CO2 can be removed from a solution of DTMG carbonate in hexanol by bubbling nitrogen into the solution at 80 ℃.However,in a aqueous solution of DTMG carbonate,CO2 can not be removed by bubbling nitrogen even under boiling condition.


Ablation strategies have been developed to improve outcomes in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (PsAF). However, the impact of atrial fibrillation (AF) termination on late AF recurrence is not well known. The aim of our study was to evaluate the impact of AF termination to atrial tachycardia (AT) or sinus rhythm (SR) during catheter ablation on late AF recurrence after the 3‐month blanking period.


This public transportation waiting facility is designed in order to accommodate Surabaya city's need of functional public transportation anticipation place, provided for any kind of citizens. The main facilities featured in this design are the shelter from weather, comfortable yet unabusable seats, supports for the disabled, and interesting decorative arts. The concept used in this design is "Livability", referring to a good environment for a community to live in. There are certain principles emphasized to achieve that concept, such as "comfortable", "vibrant", "safe", "enduring", and "excellence". The result established by this design is a comfortable, interesting, and safe environment so people can interact well with each other while waiting for the public transportation.