t T FIRST SIGHT, THE CHANGES that have occurred in the rules fixing the date for the conversion of an unsatisfied foreign money obligation into domestic currency appear chaotic. Yet the problem of converting foreign money into domestic currency is an ancient one,' and one would expect to find well-settled rules of law to regulate the process. The present study began as an inquiry into the causes of this phenomenon. As a working hypothesis, it was assumed that the rules providing for conversion at the rate prevailing on any specific date (date of maturity, or when suit was commenced, or the day of judgment, etc.) are merely manifestations of a more general rule providing for conversion according to these various rates depending on the trend of foreign money rates: the rate prevailing on the due date in times of appreciation of the domestic money, the rate prevailing on the day of judgment (or day of payment where that is possible) in a period of appreciation of the foreign money. It was believed possible that the apparent changes in rules were actually applications of this general principle. Study of the American cases showed indications that the hypothesis is correct, but the dollar has been so persistently firm in terms of foreign money during the last quarter of a century that the theory could not be tested convincingly by recent American cases. The changes in the Continental European conversion rules, paralleling the sharp turns in the trends of foreign exchange rates, offered, however, a fruitful field of study. The rules of the European countries here analyzed have been the same as the American rules in at least one respect, namely, that they provided for conversion on a given date2: the breach day, or a


This paper will discuss the coatings for the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) and describe the updates of the coating facility at the Danish National Space Center, necessary to make all the coatings in the required time frame. The inner part of the three NuSTAR telescopes will be coated with Pt/SiC and the outer part with W/SiC. To understand the roughness of the flight coatings, we will present results from 10 bilayer constant d-spacing coatings for both types of flight coatings. Also, data showing the homogeneity over the octant mirror segments as well as X-ray data from realistic depth graded coatings will be presented. The long time stability and stress in the coatings will be discussed.


Enhancement of X-ray production probability in a plasma-waveguide-based laser wakefield accelerator by insertion of a drift space is achieved. Dependencies of X-ray production probability on drift space parameters are consistent with the drift-space model.


This paper describes the relationship between splitting tensile strength and compressive strength of self-consolidating concrete using data collected from laboratory specimens tested at standard conditions. The results were then compared with some expressions published in international literature. The investigated variables included: type of cement, percentage of nanosilica and percentage of microsilica as a cement replacement by weight. In spite of concrete not being designed to resist direct tension the knowledge of tensile strength is needed to estimate the cracking load. In the absence of test results an estimate of the tensile strength may be obtained by using the relationship proposed. The verification of the proposed formula based on experimental data was estimated by means of the integral absolute error (IAE). The output of this study has provided a better understanding of the correlation between splitting and compressive strengths of SCCs and the effect of some related variables on the resultant behavior, which has therefore, helped to generate new expression with better accuracy.


Representations of deafness and Deaf culture on television have significantly increased and improved in the last 26 years. This paper explores these changing depictions, examining entertainment television from 1987 through 2013. Findings suggest that the pathological model persists, in which deaf characters are framed as vulnerable or dehumanized, and promote the cochlear implant as a "cure" for deafness. At the same time, episodes about tolerance and acceptance reinforce deafness as a cultural trait, especially in storylines in which multiple characters speak in American Sign Language. While ASL frequently appears in d/Deaf representations, its portrayal is incomplete and simplistic, downplaying its grammatical complexity. These competing discourses illustrate that what it means to be deaf or experience deafness is culturally constructed depending on context and experience, and reflects real-life tension between the Deaf community and medical experts who continue to pathologize deafness. Only through diversity in the roles for d/Deaf actors will television help to counter stigmas about disabilities and promote mainstream acceptance of Deaf culture.


Cycle consistency has long been exploited as a powerful prior for jointly optimizing maps within a collection of shapes. In this paper, we investigate its utility in the approaches of Deep Functional Maps, which are considered state-of-the-art in non-rigid shape matching. We first justify that under certain conditions, the learned maps, when represented in the spectral domain, are already cycle consistent. Furthermore, we identify the discrepancy that spectrally consistent maps are not necessarily spatially, or point-wise, consistent. In light of this, we present a novel design of unsupervised Deep Functional Maps, which effectively enforces the harmony of learned maps under the spectral and the point-wise representation. By taking advantage of cycle consistency, our framework produces state-of-the-art results in mapping shapes even under significant distortions. Beyond that, by independently estimating maps in both spectral and spatial domains, our method naturally alleviates over-fitting in network training, yielding superior generalization performance and accuracy within an array of challenging tests for both near-isometric and non-isometric datasets. Codes are available at https://github.com/rqhuang88/Spatiallyand-Spectrally-Consistent-Deep-Functional-Maps.


This study attempted to understand the value of responsible tourism and tried to presume the estimated welfares quantitatively which were gained by responsible consumption using willingness to pay(WTP). For the empirical analysis of this study, data were collected from adults who resided around the capital city using the stratified sampling method. Total 545 valid samples were used in this study. Collected data was analyzed with SPSS 18.0 and NLOGIT5. To achieved the purpose of this study, it applied the conditional contingent valuation method (CVM). From this it drew the average willingness to pay, this study had captured the differences from verification models & analysis methods. It was estimated that the value of responsible tourism calculated by each method was KRW 671,000 and the confidence interval decided by Bootstrap was from KRW 1,158,678 to 1,367,774.


Since the beginning of optical fiber communications, many fiber designs, driven by the desire to extend the fiber limited performances, have been proposed. In the last decade, the most innovative concept that came out is probably the HF (Holey Fibre). This new fiber design consist of a pure silica fiber with a periodic array of air holes running along the length of the fiber. Usually, the air holes forming the cladding region are arranged in an hexagonal lattice and the introduction of a defect, absence of a hole, in the center of this periodic structure creates the core of the fiber. Over the past few years, impressive possibilities offered by this new type of fiber have been demonstrated in various fields of optical fiber technology such as single-mode fiber, high optical power guidance, polarization control, dispersion compensation, soliton propagation, continuum generation, fiber lasers and amplifiers, remote sensing, etc. In this paper, we review the technology and present our design, fabrication capability, as well as some results obtained with our HFs.


Purpose To propose a method of evaluation of treatment adherence for patients with tuberculosis. Methods By defining defaulting as a failure event and time from treatment starting to defaulting as survival time,we applied survival analysis technique with a real data to estimate a so called adherent rate and a median adherent time for evaluation of treatment adherence for patients with tuberculosis. Results Estimation using this method included both in-course and treatment completed patients,and treatment failure,transferring out and death cases was also taken into account.The adherent rate was 0.7406 by the end of the fifth month and near zero by the end of the seventh month for new and re-treat patients,respectively.The median adherent time for the new and re-treat patients were 1.97 months and 1.03 months,respectively. Conclusions Comparing to the traditional patient adherence evaluation,this method is more reasonable and has more practical meaning for actual TB patients administration.


A proteomics approach with detection on western blots using an S‐peptide tagged pan‐tNOX (ENOX2) recombinant (scFv) antibody followed by alkaline phosphatase‐linked anti S has revealed a family of more than 20 ENOX2 isoforms of varying molecular weights (34 to 94 kDa) and mostly of low isoelectric points (4.6 ± 0.7) based on serum analysis. Different isoforms characterize cancers of different tissue origins indicative of both cancer presence and tissue site of origin. ENOX2 proteins are cancer‐associated and differ from constitutive (CNOX or ENOX1) proteins primarily by the absence of a drug binding site to which the cancer‐specific scFv is directed. All are located on the cell surface where they function both as terminal oxidases for plasma membrane electron transport and carry out protein disulfide‐thiol interchange. These proteins are shed into the blood and can also be found in urine. The tNOX isoform technology is under development as a clinical aid to identify unknown or uncertain primary cancers, evaluation of metastatic spread in post surgery patients, monitoring remission following cessation of therapy and for early diagnosis in at‐risk populations.


The invention relates to a rubber packing leather material used for a brake cylinder system. The rubber packing leather material comprises the following ingredients in parts by weight: 70-80 parts of butyronitrile rubber (N250S), 20-30 parts of butyronitrile rubber (N240S), 4-6 parts of zinc oxide (with the purity of 99.8%), 1.5-2.0 parts of stearic acid (industrial grade), 4.0-5.0 parts of modified methyl acrylic acid magnesium (modified), 1.0-2.0 parts of nano SiO2, 1.0-2.0 parts of Molijie TM-80, 2.0-2.5 parts of anti-aging agent RD (industrial grade), 0.5-1.5 parts of anti-aging agent BLE (Diphenylamine Condensation Compound) (industrial grade), 1.5-2.0 parts of vulcanizing agent DCP (Dibasic Calcium Phosphate) (industrial grade), 100-120 parts of carbon black, 15 parts of plasticizer MBA and 10 pars of plasticizer MDA. The rubber packing leather material used for the brake cylinder system, provided by the invention, is resist in grease, resist in fatigue, strong in permanent deformation capability resistance and long in service life.


Purpose – Since the early 1990s, the US natural gas sector is characterized by substantial industry restructuring as a result of regulatory requirements following a liberalization objective. Accordingly, firms have chosen different strategies as a reaction of regulatory constraints, such as acquisitions, forming holding companies, or joint venture investment. In order to contribute to the success of business strategies driven by the regulatory framework, the purpose of this paper is to provide first evidence for the impacts of business strategies on a firm's efficiency within the gas transmission business.Design/methodology/approach – The approach taken is a stochastic frontier analysis.Findings – The results highlighted significant effects of acquisitions, holding structures, and joint ventures within the industry on the firms' technical efficiency estimates. The paper finds evidence for efficiency improvements caused by the new shareholder. The results suggested those holdings to be successful which hav...


Purpose To observe the effects of carboxymethyl chitosan calcium(CCC) on activities of serum ALT and AST,and antioxidant activity of liver in mice injured by CCl4.Methods Mice were randomly divided into 5 groups,including normal group,CCl4 group and experimental groups treated with CCC in three different doses.CCC was administrated to mice i.g.once a day.Twenty days later,24 hours after the administration of CCl4,eyeball blood was collected and serum was separated for determination of alanine aminotransferase(ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase(AST) activities.Then the animals were sacrificed and livers were dissected out.Maleicdialdehyde(MDA),total antioxidative capacity(T-AOC),superoxide dismutase(SOD),and glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px) activities in liver were measured by using assay kit.Results CCC significantly reduced the activities of serum ALT and AST,markedly decreased the level of MDA and increased the activities of SOD and T-AOC.However CCC had no significant effect on GSH-Px.Conclusion The results indicated that pretreatment with CCC could efficiently improve the antioxidant activity and protect mice from CCl4 induced liver damage.


Abstract What differentiates an architect's installation from that of an artist? Are there issues and attitudes particular to the architectural discipline that find form through the medium of the installation? Do these issues help define what an architect is and the nature of our profession? Three projects about elevated walking surfaces are dedicated to these questions.


The creation of an effective autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) control system is one of the main problems in the development of underwater robotics. The AUV control system must have the ability to implement complex adaptive algorithms. Since the algorithms implemented by the AUV control system are difficult to investigate in real conditions, they must be worked out by modeling using a special stand that fully and adequately reproduces the conditions for performing a real mission. The paper presents the structure of the multi-agent AUV control system, describes the structure of the software of the AUV control system modeling stand, presents the results of modeling the heavy-class AUV control system.


This article provides a mathematical model of mass transfer taking place in the active zone of the diesel fuel hydrotreating reactor. It provides an additional insight into behaviour of physico-chemical process as the mathematical apparatus which was used to write this model completely interprets all subtleties of the proceeding process. Also it describes the necessity of combining thermal conductivity and diffusion equations into one model to ensure the most exact calculations of the heat-producing system and to form key parameters controlling system of the installation based on this model. In addition, the research considers analogy between process of filtering and process of efflux of diesel fuel through the layer of porous catalyst. Also, remember, that the medium consisting of mutually soluble chemically active components is exposed to filtering. The difference of homogeneous media from the complex heterogeneous substance considered in this case is in the presence of numerous interphase boundaries at the microlevel. At the same time each constituent phase occupies only a part of elementary volume of the saturated porous medium. Thus, in this paper the process of diesel fuel hydrotreating is considered as a combination of mass-exchanging, thermodynamic and filtrational processes. The cause of this point is that nowadays in literature the hydrotreating process is described mostly as heat-exchange, and the mass exchange is reported in the field of physical chemistry to describe the process kinetics. The article provides an addition to the existing diesel fuel hydrotreating reactor model that represents the description of thermal processes occurring in the active zone of the reactor [1]. This scientific research will help further understand problems of control of the object key parameters in detail [2], and further - to improve the process by transforming its mathematical description.


In this paper an investigation and analysis of the modified phase-shifted pulse modulation (PSPM) DC/DC resonant converter topology, is presented. The possibilities for achieving soft switching conditions with high-efficiency operation in a wide range of power regulation activities will be investigated. In the paper, the first harmonic analysis method can be employed to develop expressions for the output circuit variables of the of the modified PSPM DC/DC resonant converter. The results of the analysis are confirmed with computer simulations.


We present as an example of the polarimetric differential imaging technique our VLT/NACO study of the circumstellar disk around TW Hya, and report on the progress of ongoing instrumentation projects, in particular the CONICA Polarimetric Differential Imager (PDI) upgrade for the VLT, and "CHEOPS", a VLT 2nd generation high-order adaptive optics system combined with an IR integral field spectrograph and a ZIMPOL-type high precision polarimeter (see contribution by Schmid et al.). 1. Limitations of Partially Compensated Adaptive Optics Observations Studies of stellar environments require high contrast and high angular resolution. The latter is now routinely achieved with ground based telescopes equipped with adaptive optics. Residual wavefront errors, however, in general prevent high contrast ratios. One way to reduce the residuals is the method of dual(or differential-) imaging. Here, two images (either in two orthogonal polarization states see Kuhn et al. 2001 or in two neighbouring wavelength regions see Racine et al. 1999) have to be obtained simultaneously. By taking the difference of these two images, the photons from the bright star (which does not exhibit a high degree of polarization or strong wavelength-dependent spectral features) effectively cancel out, while the much fainter signal from, e.g., a circumstellar disk (seen in scattered, i.e., polarized light) or a substellar companion (with strong molecular absorption bands) clearly stands out (Figure 1). Figure 1. Examples of speckle noise and the gain in noise suppression by using dual imaging with a Wollaston (lab experiment using the VLT AO system NAOS & CONICA (Brandner & Potter 2001). 75


Study of the fast_striking of Dianthue plumarius by micro_cuttage showed that using IBA 200mg/L+Phlorogucinol solution 5mg/L to soak fairly matured stems of Dianthue plumarius with top sprouts, cutting them in the base material of vermiculite and riversand in the ratio of 2 to 1,and culturing them under the conditions of soil temperature 20℃,air temperature 25℃ and relative humidity 90%,completed roots would form in 6 days and the striking survival rate was 93.8%.After 60 more days of culture,the roots could be transferred to ornamental lawns to grow.


A pair of isostructural mononuclear Schiff base copper(II) complexes, [CuL2]Cl2 (1) and [CuL2]Br2 (2) (L=2,4‐dichloro‐6‐[(2‐isopropylaminoethylimino)methyl]phenol), have been obtained from the same synthetic procedures and the Schiff base ligand, but with different copper(II) salts. The complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, IR and single crystal X‐ray diffraction. The Cu atom in each of the complexes is four‐coordinated in a square planar configuration by two phenolate O and two imine N atoms from two Schiff base ligands. The similar copper(II) salts (CuCl2 · 2H2O for (1) and CuBr2 for (2)) used in the preparation of the complexes can result in the similar structures of the final products.


This work has been supported by the Spanish MINECO/FEDER under Contracts No. MAT2015-71035-R and No. MAT2016-75586-C4-1-P. K.W. and T.T. acknowledge support from the Elemental Strategy Initiative conducted by the MEXT, Japan, Grant
No. JPMXP0112101001, JPS, KAKENHI Grant No. JP20H00354, and the CREST (JPMJCR15F3), JST.


The invention provides a virtual machine-based application process operation method and device. The method comprises the following steps: establishing a virtual machine of an operation system of a host machine in the host machine; copying a kernel of the operation system in the host machine into the virtual machine; acquiring a target application process, and loading the acquired target application process to the kernel of the virtual machine to operate the target application process in the kernel of the virtual machine. According to the scheme, the virtual machine is established in the host machine, and the application process is loaded to the kernel environment of the virtual machine to operate, so the safety of the operation system of the host machine is guaranteed. In addition, only the kernel of the operation system of the host machine is copied to the virtual machine without copying the entire operation system, so that the consumption of a resource is reduced.


People, who want to complete various operations, usually has some risks and difficulties in the distant, sinister and complex environment. At present, the space teleoperation technology extends the field of human perception, expanding the scope of human behavior, keeping people away from danger to accomplish the same tasks. However, there always exists communication latency problems insides the teleoperation process. To solve this problem, people use Augmented Reality Technology (AR) to superimpose the entity information obtained from the Space Teleoperation System to the real world. Currently, the traditional AR could only enhance or extend human visual system, but fail in effectively simulating touch states. In order to overcome this disadvantage, this paper introduces a novel method that combines the FreeForm Haptic System with AR to improve the tactual simulation. In addition, PHANTOM's mechanical arm possesses high degrees of freedom and maneuverability. This article also proposes FreeForm mechanical arm as a remote actuators for space teleoperation.


This Comment argues that the Court's practice of unofficially applying precedent, contrary to actual statutory authority, negatively impacts the Court's authority. Specifically, the absence of an official doctrine of stare decisis diminishes the Court's ethos and the rhetorical clout imputed to the Court's decisions. 28 Part I discusses the Court's character in providing states with a consistent, statutorily authorized rhetoric to refer to in their compromissory interactions, the Court's acknowledgment of the written rules, and its subsequent use of precedent. Part I also examines the past under-utilization of the ICJ to settle treaty disputes, and the recent increasing trend in states' reliance on the ICJ as the potential interpreter of treaties. Part II analyzes the ICJ's statutory authority, and their interpretations and practices regarding that authority. Part III argues that without binding the Court statutorily the effect of precedent on later decisions of the ICJ undermines the rhetoric of the Court, thereby undermining the ethos, or authoritativeness, of the Court to decide conflicts between disputing states. Part III also argues that if the authoritativeness of the Court's rhetoric is questionable, the increased reliance on the ICJ as the adjudicator of potential treaty disputes could be reversed, causing a return to under-utilization of the Court. Part III further argues that in order to prevent a return to under-utilization of the Court, the written statute that defines the Court should reflect the Court's practices. This Comment concludes that binding the Court to its past decisions by amending the ICJ statute would increase the ICJ's rhetorical ethos, thus adding more precedential weight to the Court's decisions and authoritative use of its service.


Objective: To observe the influence of abdominal acupuncture on survival quality of arthritis of knee joint (BAKJ). Methods: 150 cases of BAKJ (172 joints) were treated by abdominal acupuncture, the survival quality before and after treatment were evaluated. Results: The comparison of bodily pain, feeling of health, physical function, social function, mental health, activity and mental emotion before and after treatment showed markedly or very markedly significant difference ( P 0. 01, P 0. 05). Conclusion: Abdominal acupuncture can improve the survival quality of BAKJ.


of dissertation Presented to the Graduate School of the University of Florida in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy TOPOLOGICAL EFFICIENCY OF STIRRING WITH OBSTACLES By Jason C. Harrington December 2010 Chair: Phillip Boyland Major: Mathematics We investigate the two-dimensional problem of stirring by a single stirrer moving around a finite number of obstacles. The goal is to find the stirring protocol which yields the maximum topological efficiency. Topological efficiency is defined to be the entropy associated with the stirring protocol divided by the number of stirrer motions around each obstacle, and we denote the maximum efficiency with m obstacles as E(m). Our investigation begins with numerical simulations of the topological efficiency for a variety of paths and number of obstacles. Since we seek the maximum efficiency, the topological efficiency of any specific stirring protocol yields a lower bound for E(m). To the degree possible computationally we find that the maximum efficiency seems to be realized by a specific protocol which is essentially "looping around each obstacle once," and we denote it HSPm. Using techniques from Thurston-Nielsen theory we can rigorously compute the efficiency of HSPm, use it as a lower bound for E(m), and show it converges to log(3) as m → ∞. For an upper bound, we will use Bowen's Theorem that entropy is bounded below by the growth rate of the action of the map on the fundamental group. We use non-standard generators for our space, the disk with m + 1 holes. The stirring path induces an action on these generators. The growth rate on π1 is overestimated by ignoring cancellations. This allows us to use the incidence matrices of the action and thus get an entropy upper bound using the generalized spectral radius of the incidence


In the last decades, a growing body of literature was dedicated to the analysis of the determinants ofwell-being. Despite that, the relation between well-being and capital markets has never been investigated,presumably due to the scarcity of subjective well-being time series. The present paper tries to fill thisgap explaining why the capital market evolution has an impact on subjective well-being and investigatingthe relationship between well-being and the stock market in the USA. Empirical tests, using the GalluppHealthways Well-being Index, Standard & Poor's S&P 500 and the VIX volatility index show a strongand statistically significant impact of the stock market on well-being. The channels of influence are bothmonetary, through the income influence, and psychological due to the increase in uncertainty associatedwith the growing financial fragility and instability. These findings show that pursuing financial stabilityshould be a priority in the agenda of policymakers in order to achieve both economic development andindividual well-being.


In the experimental laboratory of this department, experiment on the action of acetylcholine-like drugs on the ciliary epithelium of frog is a regular undergraduate exercise. In oneof such exercises, we used adrenline and it was observed that adrenaline caused both stimulation and depression in various sets of the experiment, and noradrenaline was either depressant or without any effect. This prompted us to study the effects of adrenergic drugs indetail on the ciliary epithelium of frog.


To investigate the variations of physico-chemical factors and microbial population, in ten stations at water region of coastal area of Chagwi-Do, Nutritive salts, water temperature, transparency, suspended solid, salinity, COD, DO, pH, heterotrophic bacteria, coliform group and Vibrio spp. were analysed three times in September, November in 2004 and February in 2005. Heterotrophic bacteria in surface water was and bottom water counted in September, November in 2004 and February in 2005, respectively. The cell number of total coliform bacteria in the surface water amounted to and bottom water amounted in September, November in 2004 and February in 2005, respectively. As for Vibrio spp., the cell number in the surface water was and bottom water counted in September, November in 2004 and February in 2005, respectively.


According to the requirements of the enterprise development strategy, the management system of human capital can stimulate the initiative, enthusiasm and creativity of the staff, improve the productivity and economic benefit, and promote the development of the enterprise by optimizing the allocation of human resources in a planned way. This paper constructs a management system to enhance human capital based on the talent management chain.


Two discussions of a paper with the aforementioned title by Stark and Eid, published in this journal (Volume 120, Number 5, March 1994), are presented. The first discusser provides additional case histories that indicate that the authors' correlation charts overestimate the residual friction angle, which may not be precisely modeled by the liquid limit and clay fraction proposed by the authors. The second discussion focuses on the arbitrary nature of the correlation charts, stating that this presentation of the failure envelope is ill suited for computer implementation. Discusser Maksimovic processes and presents the results of the shearing strength on Altamira bentonitic tuff shown in authors' Figure 1 using the general expression proposed by Maksimovic. Discussions are followed by closure.


We aim to improve telepathology images for diagnoses using compression based on information about human visual system. Underlying goal is to demonstrate utility of a visual discrimination model (VDM) for predicting observer performance. 100 ROIs from breast biopsy virtual slides at 5 levels of compression (uncompressed, 8:1, 16:1, 32:1, 64:1, 128:1) were shown to 6 pathologists to determine benign vs malignant. There was a decrease in performance as a function of compression (F = 14.58, p< 0.0001). The visibility of compression artifacts in the test images was predicted using a VDM. JND metrics were computed for each image including mean, median, ≥90th percentiles, and maximum. For comparison PSNR and SSIM were also computed. Image distortion metrics were computed as a function of compression ratio and averaged across test images. All of the JND metrics were found to be highly correlated and differed primarily in magnitude. Both PSNR and SSIM decreased with bit rate, correctly reflecting a loss of image fidelity with increasing compression. The correlation of observer performance in the ROC experiment with image distortion metrics is shown in Figures 3 and 4. Observer performance (Az) was nearly constant up to a compression ratio of 32:1, then decreased significantly for 64:1 and 128:1 compression. The initial decline in Az occurred around a mean JND of 3, Minkowski JND of 4, and 99th percentile JND of 6.5. Virtual pathology may be compressible to relatively high levels before impacting diagnostic accuracy and the VDM accurately predicts human performance.


OBJECTIVES The most common neurological manifestations in Wilson's disease are parkinsonism and dystonia. These are assumed to be due to striatal injury, which has been repeatedly demonstrated by pathology and CT or MRI. The substantia nigra has not been shown to be damaged in pathological studies. However, there have been clinical and imaging studies suggesting presynaptic nigrostriatal injury. (1r)-2β-carbomethoxy-3β-(4-iodophenyl)tropane (β-CIT) is a specific ligand that binds to the dopamine transporter (DAT), and can examine the integrity of dopaminergic nerve terminals. Evidence for presynaptic nigrostriatal dopaminergic damage in Wilson's disease was searched for using [123I]-β-CIT SPECT. METHODS Six patients with Wilson's disease were studied, together with 15 healthy normal controls, and six patients with Parkinson's disease. After injection of [123I]-β-CIT, SPECT studies were done at 18 hours. Specific striatal/occipital binding ratio (S/O ratio) was calculated as (striatal binding−occipital binding)/occipital binding. RESULTS The specific S/O ratios were 6.22 (1.32) (mean (SD)) in normal volunteers, 3.78 (0.65) in Parkinson's disease, and 3.60 (0.49) in Wilson's disease. CONCLUSION There was severe loss of the DAT in the striatum suggesting significant damage in presynaptic nigrostriatal dopaminergic nerve terminals. Therefore, a presynaptic lesion may contribute to neurological manifestations in Wilson's disease.


Chatbot support system aimed at addressing smoking and drinking behavior among juveniles through the application of natural language processing (NLP) techniques. Juvenile smoking and drinking have become pressing concerns in society, necessitating effective interventions to curb these behaviors. Traditional methods of counseling and intervention often face limitations in reaching and engaging with young individuals. Leveraging advancements in NLP, the proposed chatbot system offers an alternative approach for counseling and support. The system incorporates a comprehensive understanding of the underlying causes and motivations behind the delinquent behaviors, allowing the chatbot to engage in meaningful conversations with the juveniles. By employing NLP algorithms, the chatbot analyzes and interprets the language used by the individuals, providing tailored responses and guidance. The development process involves data collection from juveniles in conflict, constructing a knowledge base, training the chatbot model, and validating its effectiveness through user feedback and evaluation. Preliminary results indicate promising outcomes in terms of engagement, acceptance, and efficacy. The chatbot support system holds the potential to serve as a valuable tool in addressing smoking and drinking behaviors among juveniles, providing accessible and personalized support to help them make healthier choices. Further research and refinement of the system are necessary to enhance its accuracy, adaptability, and overall impact in real-world scenarios.


Here we outline four cornerstones given by Nature, which on the one hand are responsible for the fact that we are confronted with infinitely many chemical element combinations, on the other hand provide a systematic framework of restraints. To support thes e four cornerstones, statistical plots and material soverview – governing factor maps were used. This le d to the establishment of twelve principles, which can be used in materials design as restraints. The princip les were verified or derived with the help of the PAULING FILE, the most comprehensive inorganic materials da tabase, consisting of three interconnected parts: structure-diffraction, constitution, and intrinsic physical properties. The principles have general va lidity and provide a possibility to develop efficient experime ntation and calculation exploration strategies. First cornerstone: Infinitely many chemical element combinations i) Number of potential chemical element combination s; ii) Number of potential compounds per chemical system and their stoichiometric ratios; iii) Number of potential prototypes per potential compound. Second cornerstone: Core principle that defines compound formation 1) Compound-formation map principle; 2) Number of chemical elements – atomic-environment type (AET) correlation principle; 3) Active concentration range principle; 4) Stoichiometric ratio condition principle. Third cornerstone: Core principle that defines ordering of chemical elements within a structure type 5) Simplicity principle; 6) Symmetry principle; 7) Atomic-environment type principle; 8) Chemical element ordering principle. Fourth cornerstone: Core principle that links the position of chemical elements within a structure type ↔ in the Periodic System 9) Prototype – Periodic System correlation (chemist ry) principle; 10) Structure stability map principl e; 11) Generalized AET stability map principle; 12) Complete solid solution stability map principle.


The invention provides a kind of fireproof coating for high security tray type cable bridge, in terms of weight fraction, including 100 120 parts of inorganic filler, 20 40 parts of binding agent, 50 80 parts of n-butanol, 10 20 parts of plasticizer, 10 20 parts of drier, 20 40 parts of fire retardant, 10 20 parts of preservative;Fireproof coating prepared by the present invention has excellent fire resistance, and heat-proof quality is strong, and excellent fire retarding performance, environmental pollution is small, and the cementability of fireproof coating of the present invention and crane span structure matrix is strong, good combination property;Cobalt iso-octoate is small with smell compared with traditional cobalt naphthenate, urges the features such as dry effect is good, isooctyl acid cerium can improve hardness and toughness, and can improve gloss and gloss retention;After testing, fireproof coating of the present invention meets GB14907 2002《Fire-resistant coating for steel structure general technical specifications》Standard, fire endurance reaches 3h 3.5h.


The masonry arch bridges are treated as a separate class of structures for the structural assessment. Till date a number of methods for the assessment of masonry arch bridges exist but every method has got its own limitations of use, and none of them are generally accepted. Among the problems of development of such an approach, the problem of selection of a suitable failure criterion for the prediction of the collapse load is critical. The interaction of the axial force and the moments play a key role in the failure of arch bridges. In view of this experimentally investigated results of the axial force moment interaction are reported here, along with the implementation of the same through a developed FORTRAN program for the prediction of load carrying capacity of the masonry arch bridges. The application of the method has been demonstrated on the bridges tested in field, and the load carrying capacity has been compared with the other available methods of the assessment as reported in the literature.


The Monitored Drift Tube (MDT) is the basic element of the ATLAS muon detector at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). More than 400 long MDTs have been constructed and tested at the University of Michigan for Module 0 of the ATLAS end-cap muon chambers. This paper reports the critical MDT assembly techniques in details. The quality control and assurance (QA/QC) test methods are also described. Module 0 MTD QA/QC testing data are presented.


A low temperature N2 post-annealing process was proposed to improve the degradation of Ru/(Ba, Sr)TiO3/Ru capacitors due to forming gas annealing. After N2 post-annealing at 300°C, the leakage current degraded by forming gas annealing was completely recovered to the initial level without affecting the SiO2 equivalent thickness of 0.51 nm. No degradation of the subthreshold characteristics of n-channel metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect transistors and N+P junction leakage current by the post-annealing was also confirmed. The Ru/(Ba, Sr)TiO3/Ru capacitor technology with this post-annealing process is suitable for dynamic random access memories in 0.13 µm generation and beyond.


Introduction. The SeDeM-ODT method is a relatively new method based on expert judgment and pie charts, which reflect 15 main parameters of the suitability of a dosage form for direct compression and dispersibility in the oral cavity.The purpose of the research presented in this article is to study the pharmaceutical substance (API) GK-2 (bis- (N-monosuccinyl-L-glutamyl-L-lysine)hexamethyleneamide) using the SeDeM-method, to determine the direction for the correction of technological properties using excipients and to develop using the presented methods of the composition of tablets GK-2, dispersible in the oral cavity.Materials and methods. Preparation of tablets – manual hydraulic press PRG-50; method for determining flowability (GPM.1.4.2.0016.15, GP XIV, volume 2) – bulk density analyzer (ERWEKA SVM 221), GTB flowability tester (ERWEKA, Germany); crushing strength of tablets (GPM.1.4.1.0011.15, GP XIV, volume 2) – strength analyzer TBF 1000 CopleyScientific® (Great Britain); method for determining disintegration (GPM.1.4.2.0013.15, GP XIV edition, volume 2) – PTZ-S disintegration tester (Pharma Test, Germany); weight loss on drying (GPM.1.2.1.0010.15, GP XIV edition, volume 1) – moisture analyzer Sartorius MA-35 (Sartorius AG, Germany); determination of fractional composition – a vibrating sieve with pore sizes: 850, 600, 425, 300 and 250 microns, is used to determine the particle size distribution; tablet abrasion tester (GPM.1.4.2.0004.15, GP XIV edition, volume 2) – tablet abrasion tester PTF 30 ERA (Pharma Test, Germany); Optical microscopy (GPM.1.2.1.0009.15, GP XIV edition, volume I) – microscope Nicon, Eclipse E 200; digital camera Nicon Ds-Ri2. The data were processed using the SeDeM and SeDeM-ODT methods.Results. Model formulations have been developed containing various types of co-process fillers and a sliding excipient, which have been studied using the main pharmaceutical-technological methods and optical microscopy. Based on the data obtained, SeDeM-ODT diagrams were constructed, in which the parameters were converted into "radii", reflecting the degree of acceptability for each technological characteristic. In addition, the following factors were calculated from the pie charts: volumetric parameter, compressibility coefficient, flowability parameter, stability coefficient, dosage coefficient, dispersibility coefficient, as well as the index of good pressing, the parametric index and the parametric index of the profile.Conclusion. As a result of the data obtained, the most optimal composition was selected that was acceptable for all the factors under consideration and had the highest values of the parametric index.


Enzymatic ring-opening polymerization of lactones was achieved by using lipase as catalyst. The polymerization of e-caprolactone by Pseudomonas fluorescens lipase at 60 °C in bulk for 10 days affor...


An all-dielectric nanoantenna is expected to greatly boost the nonlinear performance owing to its large mode volume and low material loss. However, it still suffers from the relatively weak near-field enhancement and the inferior far-field directivity. In this work, by successively introducing an upper metal ring and a bottom metal film, the plasmonic resonance and the perfect electric conductor (PEC) mirror effect are employed to significantly enhance and tailor the third harmonic generation (THG) from the high-index silicon nanoantenna. Numerical results show that benefiting from both of these two metal components, not only the THG efficiency is increased by more than 1 and 3.5 orders of magnitude compared with those with only single metal component and without any metal component, respectively, but also an improved radiation directivity can be obtained. The dependences of geometric parameters are discussed as well. This work suggests a route to enhance and manipulate the nonlinear radiation by a hybrid nanoantenna and facilitates its practical applications such as biosensing and nonlinear light sources.


Feijoa is a combination of edible,officinal and ornamental fruits and has promising economic value.The biological characteristics and the nutritional components, medical value and the exploitation and application of its fruit, leaf, peel and flower were reviewed in the paper.The devalopment and application of feijoa in food,pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry were described.


1. Three new species of dermanyssid mites of the subfamily Entonyssinae are described. These are: Entonyssus heterodontos n.sp. from Heterodon contortrix contortrix, Ophiopneumicola elaphes n.sp. from Elaphe obsolete, obsoleta, Ophiopneumicola natricis n.sp. from Natrix sipedon pictiventris. 2. Keys for the identification of male and female mites of the Entonyssinae are given. 3. 141 snakes, representing thirty-five species, were examined for lung mites. Thirteen individuals, representing eight species, were found to be infested. 4. Two species incertae sedis, one from Pituophis sayi, the other from Coluber constrictor flaviventris, are discussed. 5. Problems of classification and distribution of this group of parasites are discussed.


For the past few years, van transit has become a popular mode of transit users traveling between residential areas and activity centers of Bangkok, Thailand. This paper will investigate the reasons for its successful operation. Findings from this research could provide guideline for decision-makers to establish proper policies in promoting transit usage in very congested areas like BMA. The paper established seven major criteria for evaluation of service quality using expert opinion process. The criteria are travel time, safety, accessibility, comfort, crew manner, fare, and reliability. Users of van transit and public air-conditioned bus were asked to rate their level of satisfaction associated with the criteria. Users were also asked to rate the relative importance of the criteria. Finally, the information from the transit users was used to determine factors affecting travel decisions and the quality of service provided by the two transit modes. The results show that van transit currently provides a better service because the service can give better response to what transit users consider important: travel time, safety, comfort and reliability.


The taboo of avoiding nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) after functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) has been waning. The impetus to reduce opioid prescriptions in view of the opioid epidemic led the authors to change their practices to include NSAIDs after sinus surgery. This study's aim was to analyze the differences between patients before and after we began recommending NSAIDs after FESS.


Managers and planners attach importance to evaluating the whole size and controlling the gross constructing investment in the distribution network. To solve this problem, the authors have established set of indexes system composed of size indexes and influence factors. And a series of systematic methods indispensable for estimating the constructing size of distribution network is presented to enable the classification of districts to be evaluated. The method proposed in this paper includes the following essential processes. Firstly, it calculates the numerical value of the gray correlation degree between the influence factors and size indexes used as indicators to evaluate the influence degree of influence factors vs. size indexes. Secondly, it builds up a characteristic vector space described by the above gray correlation degrees, and then describes the similarity degree between all districts to be evaluated in the distribution network using the distance over the characteristic vector space. Finally, it completes the classification of districts using the fuzzy clustering method. The simplicity and effectiveness of the proposed method is verified with an actual application.


Nutmeg oil (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) with a content myristicin has
antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus so suitable for use as an
active ingredient in the preparation of gel hand sanitizer. This study aims to
determine the effect of variations in the concentration of carbopol as gelling agent
on the physical properties and the physical stability during storage and determine
the antibacterial activity of essential oils of nutmeg against Staphylococcus
aureus after formulated in gel form.
Gel hand sanitizer made with carbopol variation concentration of 0,5%;
1%; 1,25%; and 1,5% w/v. Evaluation of hand sanitizer gel preparations include
organoleptic, pH, viscosity, dispersive power, and adhesion as well as
antibacterial activity test against Staphylococcus aureus. Data of phtsical
properties were analyzed with Kruskal Wallis, if p <0.05 then analyzed by Mann
Whitney. Data of physical stability and inhibition zone analyzed by Multivariate.
The results show that the variation concentration of carbopol affect the
physical properties and physical stability during storage. Increasing
concentrations of carbopol used, can lower the pH and dispersive power, as well
as to increase the viscosity and adhesiveness of the preparation. All formulas
have poor stability during storage. Nutmeg essential oil still possess antibacterial
activity against Staphylococcus aureus after formulated in a gel hand sanitizer.


Facial expression recognition (FER) is a challenging task in the community of affect analysis and pattern recognition. In this paper, we propose a novel framework, namely Enhanced Dictionary Pair Learning Sparse Representation (EDPLSR), for facial expression recognition. The key idea behind our model is that it jointly learns a synthesis dictionary as well as an analysis dictionary, which require that all coding vectors should be group sparse. Furthermore, inspired by the observation that the geometrical information of the data is discriminative, a manifold regularization term is introduced to obtain smoothly vary sparse representations along the geodesics of data manifold. This is distinctive from most of the existing approaches which fail to consider the geometrical structure of data space. The experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of our method.


Lung ultrasound outperforms conventional radiology in the emergency diagnosis of pneumothorax and pleural effusions. Neonatologists and pediatricians are now adapting lung ultrasound to their specific clinical issues. The normal image is relatively unchanged throughout the age span, whereas progressively fading B-lines (comet-tail artifacts) describe the fluid-to-air transition of the neonatal lung. Also, an homogeneous white (hyperechogenic) lung with pleural image abnormalities and absence of spared areas is accurate in diagnosing respiratory distress syndrome. The evidence of bilateral confluent B-lines in the dependent areas of the lung (''white lung'') and normal or near-normal appearance of the lung in the superior fields is highly sensitive and specific for transient tachypnea of the newborn. Infantile pneumonia has recently been proved to be accurately diagnosed by ultrasound after a short training period. In summary, chest ultrasonography is not yet ready to replace conventional chest radiology. However, when appropriately applied, a lung ultrasound scan can save time and radiation exposure to achieve a critical diagnosis.


Lateral periodontal cyst is an uncommon, non-keratinized, non-inflammatory developmental odontogenic cyst occurring adjacent to or in the lateral periodontal region of a vital tooth. Clinical symptoms have seldom been reported, so lateral periodontal cyst is discovered on routine radiological examination of the teeth, although an obvious swelling may be seen. The radiographic appearance is usually a round or teardrop shaped well circumscribed radiolucency. Microscopically, it can be diagnosed by its rather typical Histopathological characteristics of thin lining epithelium usually 1 to 5 cell layer thick which resembles reduced enamel epithelium. The following case report describes the review of literature and clinical and histologic findings as well as treatment of a through-and-through perforating lateral periodontal cyst. Due to the large bony defect left after the cyst's removal, a decalcified freeze-dried bone graft covered with calcium sulfate barrier membrane was placed to close the defect.


Objectives: Of this study have been produced in order to promote effective use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and (H2RAs) histamine II receptor antagonists at AL-Zahraa University Hospital (ZUH) in Lebanon. The aims: Of the study are to ensure PPIs use is limited to situations where there is indicated and there is a clear evidence of benefit, in order to decrease the cost when possible without affecting the patient's clinical outcome. Setting: Medical and surgical in-patients floors at AL-Zahraa University Hospital (ZUH) were used for this study, which include 57medical and 43 surgical beds. Methods: In this study 100 patients files were reviewed for appropriate IVPPIs uses in two separate time intervals, over six months period started on January 1st, 2016 and ended on June 30th, 2016 and divided into two equal separate time intervals, pre implementation and post implementation of restriction dispensing policy, in order to determine the proper indication and the cost impact of restriction procedure. The main outcomes measure the cost difference between pre and post restriction periods. Results: During the pre-restriction period, the majority of IVPPIs vials were dispensed to patients able to tolerate oral medications with no proper indications to IVPPIs use, the daily consumption of IVPPIs were 48 vials (960 $) in the pre-restriction period as compared to only 2 vials (40$) in the post restriction period, therefore the associated daily cost was reduced from 960$ to 40$. Conclusion: This study highlighted the impact of proper use of PPIs based on implantation of the dispensing authorization restriction form of IVPPIS use which based on the international protocols for peptic ulcer drugs uses, leading to statistically significant in hospital patient's daily cost reduction by 24 folds.


Over the last thirty years international migration, defined as voluntary plus involuntary movement of people across borders, has increased enormously. Approximately half of all international migration has taken place within the developing countries and the annual growth rate has been steeper compared to the one of developed countries. Surprisingly, the vast parts of the literature on international migration concentrate on the North-South migration, without considering the South-South one. The scope of this paper is threefold: to analyze the phenomenon of international migration within developing countries, to provide a theoretical framework to study its effect on the receiving country's economic development and to assess some of its security implications.


CAD, a kind of important means and method in the engineering designs in the 21 st century is one of the basic skills to be mastered for a highly qualified technician. This paper focuses on the importance of introduction of CAD into teaching engineering drawing in higher engineering institutes. With this tech- nology, the Students are expected to raise their ability to do engineering drawing, their space thinking ca- pacity, their expression in engineering design and their comPehensive ability to do drawing with or without computer aid. This paper also gives a preliminary conception of establishing a new system for the engineering drawing course.


Maternal ailment amid pregnancy is not exceptional and now and then requires radiographic imaging for legitimate conclusion and treatment. The persistent and her doctor may be concerned around potential hurt to the hatchling from radiation introduction. In any case, the dangers to the creating baby are very little. The acknowledged aggregate dosage of ionizing radiation amid pregnancy is 5 rad, and no single demonstrative consider surpasses this greatest.


Chevon is utilized as a major meat source in many parts of the world but is consumed mostly by certain ethnic populations (Hispanics, Arabs, Indians, Pakistanis and groups from the West Indies and Africa) in the U.S. The sensory attributes of chevon from goats of different ages, weights, sex and body conformation were evaluated by a consumer panel with previous chevon consumption experiences. Tenderness scores were not affected (p> 0.05) by panelist age, sex or ethnic grouping. Income and education influenced perception of tenderness and flavor (p< 0.05). Flavor was affected (p< 0.05) by age (kid or yearling) of male goats while acceptability was affected by live weight classification (p< 0.05). Chevon was moderately accepted by a majority of the panelists.


The Highway 407 Express Toll Route (407 ETR) opened to the public without tolls on June 7, 1997. The Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) and the Ontario Transportation Capital Corporation (OTCC, a Crown Corporation established to operate the toll highway) are beginning to monitor and study the impacts of the 407 ETR on the traffic and the travel in the Greater Toronto Area in general and in the 407 ETR corridor in particular. The purpose of this paper is to outline the activities undertaken in beginning to monitor the state of travel and traffic before the opening of 407 ETR.


A miniaturized fluorescence assay on multi-well plates has been developed to study the solubility enhancement effect of (2-hydroxypropyl)-β-cyclodextrin on three anti-tumor alkaloids. The measurement of the fluorescence emission on a multi-well plate format has been proved to be a rapid and efficient technique to evaluate the solubility of pharmaceutical formulations of new drugs that help save time, reagents and wastes in the search for greener analytical strategies. The proposed methodology was compared with a reference HPLC solubility study and was employed to examine the enhancement of the solubility of camptothecin, luotonin A, and a synthetic derivative of the latter in the presence of (2-hydroxypropyl)-β-cyclodextrin. Considerable reductions in the time of analysis (almost 50 times faster) and the volume of organic solvents employed (close to 25 times less acetonitrile needed) were achieved. The nature of the inclusion complexes was investigated by analysis of the phase-solubility diagrams obtained by the newly developed method and was complemented with spectrofluorimetry and ESI-MS experiments. The concentrations of solubilised compounds found by both methodologies were in good agreement (R2 > 0.98). The analytical figures of merit of both methodologies were compared and the adequacy of the proposed method for the development of drug solubilisation studies was discussed.


Diseases of the heart have been the number one cause of death in the Native American population for decades and is an adverse health disparity for this population. Heart disease mortality rates are higher in Native Americans than in the U.S. population (American Heart Association, 2015; Veazie et al., 2014). The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project is to describe the acute coronary syndrome (ACS) experience among Native American adults who reside in northern Arizona and diagnosed with an acute myocardial infarction. A qualitative dominant mixed methods design (QUALquan) was used to describe the ACS symptom experience among this population. Data was collected from a convenience sample of nine Native American men residing on the Navajo and Hopi reservations in northern Arizona diagnosed with an acute myocardial infarction. The qualitative portion of this study consisted of a semi-structured interview and the quantitative portion consisted of the completion of a demographic questionnaire and the McSweeney Acute and Prodromal Myocardial Infarction Symptom Survey. Qualitative description were used to analyze the data and develop codes, subcategories, categories and themes. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data from the demographic questionnaire and MAPMISS results. The findings in this study revealed the average age of the first heart attack for these participants was 58 years. The average time from symptom onset to hospital presentation was 7.4 hours. A common prodromal symptom was very tired/unusual fatigue. Common acute symptoms were chest pain, shortness of breath, gastrointestinal symptoms and diaphoresis. Neck/throat, generalized chest, and top of shoulders were most frequently reported areas of acute pain or discomfort. Influences to not seeking treatment included ignoring symptoms or thinking


Objective of the work was to improve feeding system based on commercial balanced feed, sugarcane and preserved fodder (hay and silage), using ration formulation and incorporating available agro-industrial byproducts (citrus pulp and bran) to increase production, reduce costs of feeding and the incidence of mastitis in herd Carora (Bos taurus). The trial lasted 20 weeks (w), 10 w for each group evaluated, two w of adaptation to rations in each group. Diets were composed of: Balanced feed and / or reed cane, Mineral, Fat, Optigen, Silo (Corn), Hay (Cynodon dactilon), Molasses, and / or Wheat bran and / or Fresh citrus pulp according to current management (A) and the proposed (P) per roll made for each batch. The groups for the application of the treatments corresponded to those handled in the production unit (PU) in collective pens: heifers; fresh cows (without heifers, 2 or more births) remain in batch for 55 days (d) postpartum); cows in the first third of lactation (from d 56 to d 145 of lactation) remain 90 d in batch; cows in the second third of lactation (from d 146 to d 235 of lactation) remain 90 d in batch; and cows in the last third of lactation until drying (> 235 d of lactation). In general, the lots that received proposed rations (P), compared to those handled in the PU (A), produced more milk, between 1.58 and 4 liters (L) more per d cow. When the average production was adjusted to 305 d of lactation, an expected average lactation of 2775 L (9.10 L / cow / d) was obtained for treatment A, while for P treatment an average expected lactation of 3658 L (11 , 99 L / cow / d), a difference per lactation of 883 L (2.90 L / cow / d). The individual and collective production of the herd was increased by balancing the nutrients offered, reducing the supply of commercial balanced feed and the consequent decrease in the costs of feeding the herd. Mastitis remained within the ranges considered acceptable for the PU.


An 18-mW active millimeter-wave reflector fabricated in 45-nm SOI CMOS technology exhibits a peak gain of 20 dB at 77 GHz, a 3-dB bandwidth of 5 GHz from 75.5 to 80.5 GHz, and a 50-Ω noise figure of 7.5–8.5 dB over the same frequency band. It consists of an LNA, a BPSK modulator and two variable gain output stages each driving a separate transmit antenna. The chip occupies 570µm×880µm and is flip-chip mounted on a 7mm×7mm flexible interposer with two transmit and one receive antenna.


Ch1Alternate Paradigms Ch2 Curriculum-related Testing Ch 3 Criterion-referenced Test Items Ch4 Basic Descriptive and Item Statistics for Criterion-referenced Tests Ch5 Reliability, Dependability, and Unidimensionality Ch6Validity of Criterion-referenced Tests Ch 7Administering and Giving Feedback on Criterion-referenced Tests


PURPOSE: Disclosed is an efficient and stable white OLED(Organic Light Emitting Device) with simple structure and which can be reproduced in manufacturing environment. CONSTITUTION: An OLED(300) is similar to the OLED of the prior art, except that a hole-transport layer(340) is doped with a yellow dopant and the emission layer(350) is doped with a blue dopant. The hole-transport layer(340) consists of two sublayers. The sublayer(361) that is adjacent to the blue emitting layer contains a green emitting dopant and the sublayer(362) is undoped. Additional components include a substrate(310), an anode(320), an optional hole-injection layer(330), and a cathode(370).


Hy-line layers were divided into5groups(200layers,4replications in each group).Zeolite was supplemented at the same time mealie or bean cake were reduced in basal diets of the treatment groups(Ⅱ,Ⅲ,Ⅳ,Ⅴ)at the rate1%,3%,5%,7%respectively during the4-week test period.Temperature,humidity and illumination accord with the normal need of the layers.The results showed that the laying rate increased0.02%,3.09%,0.36%(P0.05)in treatment groups(Ⅱ,Ⅲ,Ⅳ).With increasing utilization rate of the feedstuff(0.84%,5.42%,2.50%,respectively),(P0.01).but it reduced in treament Ⅴ.It also indicated that groupⅢhad the best laying performance among the four treatment guoups.


A forward contract is an agreement to exchange assets in the future at a predetermined price. It plays a vital role in the Western financial markets and serves as the basic building block for more advanced and sophisticated financial instruments. The primary function of the forward market is to provide a vehicle to hedge against unexpected and undesirable price fluctuations. The forward market directly affects the spot market as it also offers arbitrage and speculation opportunities. Forward markets also serve the purpose of "price discovery"—the process of determining the equilibrium prices that reflect current and positive demands for current and prospective supplies, and making these prices visible to all.1 The forward contracts in commodities are the simplest type of derivatives. In such a contract the parties could be a producer who promises to supply the product and a consumer who needs the product. Forward contracts are common in merchandise or commodities trading. Without them, business trade and planning would be greatly hindered. If a small baking company could not order flour in advance for its immediate needs, for example, it would have to buy a large quantity at a prevailing price and store it for future use. There would be uncertainty about what the price would be when the next order is placed. The miller will have a more difficult task in planning how much flour to produce without orders in hand, and shortages would be more likely to occur.2 To see how a typical forward contract works, let us examine a simple example of a cocoa farmer (producer) and a confectioner who needs cocoa for his product (consumer). To simplify matters, let us say the farmer has planted cocoa and expects to harvest 120 tons of cocoa in six months. The confectioner, on the other hand, has cocoa in his


It is seen that today's children tend to digital games depending on their living conditions. Rapidly changing technology increases the relationship of individuals with technology and technological tools. With the ease of access to the Internet, the narrowing of playgrounds, and the forgetting of games, it has left its place to virtual games. In this study, it was aimed to examine the effect of digital game addiction, which can have an academic and social impact, on the social development level of secondary school students.


For carrying out a balance study, a measurement system was developed to measure the inclination of a balance training platform. The measurement of this inclination is carried out with the help of a dual–axis micro–electro–mechanical–system (MEMS) inclination sensor. Due to manufacturing reasons, the inclination sensor is not exactly aligned on the training platform. This alignment error is compensated with the help of a correction algorithm. The correction algorithm developed for this purpose uses calibration values. Prior to each measurement, the calibration values are determined and stored in a file and are subsequently used for online correction while the measurements are taken. These calibration values are necessary for online correction during a measuring. The applied misalignment correction algorithm is based on the dependency of the x–inclination to the y–inclination and of the y–inclination to the x–inclination.


ABSTRACT
The objective of the study was to document initiatives for enhancing graduate
employability and building successful future careers for students. The author used the case of
Zimbabwe to explore interventions by higher education institutions, government, industry and
commerce as well as professional bodies. The methodology involved a mix of secondary data
and where necessary buttressing with primary data collection through interviewing key
informants from the relevant sectors. The results showed that the country utilized various ways
to stimulate graduate future economic engagement. Crafting curricula relevant to economic and
societal needs had the greatest impact. Exposing students to work related learning was also
useful in nurturing future entrepreneurs as well as building successful careers in academia and
industry. Government efforts to strengthen Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and to
promote internationalisation through scholarship programmes contributed immensely to
improving graduate employment opportunities. Private sector initiatives included facilitating a
six-month graduate internship programme by the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce
(ZNCC). The study recommended the critical need for all stakeholders to cooperate in enhancing
graduate employability.
Keywords: graduate employability, entrepreneurship, higher education institutions, work related
learning


Background: Most Escherichia coli strains are harmless commensals, but some serotypes can cause serious food poisoning in their hosts, and are infrequently responsible for product recalls due to food contamination. The present study was carried out to determine the occurrence of E. coli O157:H7 and other E. coli strains from raw and fermented (nono) milk in Benin City, Nigeria.Methodology: A total of 66 (33 raw and 33 nono) milk samples were obtained from retailers from 3 different stations in Aduwawa market, Benin City, Nigeria between January and June, 2017. Samples were analysed by cultural methods for faecal coliforms using M-Fc agar, E. coli using Chromocult coliform agar, and E. coli O157:H7 using sorbitol MacConkey agar supplemented with cefixime and potassium tellurite. Presumptive E. coli andE. coli O157:H7 isolates were confirmed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay using specific primers. Antimicrobial susceptibility profile of confirmed isolates was performed using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method, with zones of inhibition interpreted according to the guidelines of Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). Data were  analysed using the SPSS version 21.0.Results: From the 66 nono and raw milk samples assessed in this study, all (100%) were phenotypically positive for E. coli O157:H7. A total of 19 E. coli O157:H7 and 41 other strains of E. coli were confirmed by PCR. The resistance profile of the 19 E. coli O157:H7 isolates showed 100% (19/19) resistance to penicillin G and ampicillin; 94.7% (18/19) to chloramphenicol; 89.5% (17/19) to erythromycin; and 78.9% (15/19) to sulfamethoxazole and oxytetracycline, while the sensitivity profile showed that 100% (19/19) E. coli O157:H7 isolates were sensitive to gentamicin and ofloxacin. The resistance profile of other 41 E. coli isolates showed 100% (41/41) resistance to penicillin G and ampicillin; 97.6% (40/41) to chloramphenicol; and 92.7% (38/41) to erythromycin, while 97.6% (40/41) were sensitive to  gentamicin and kanamycin. Ten E. coli O157:H7 isolates (52.6%) showed extensive drug resistance pattern to 11 antibiotics in 7  antimicrobial classes with multiple antibiotic resistance (MAR) index of 0.46.Conclusion: Findings from the present study clearly indicated that the safety and quality of fresh and fermented milk were not satisfactory and could be of public health concern.
Key words: Nono, Escherichia coli; Pathotypes, Resistance index, Public health, Milk


Lightweight, high-efficiency solar arrays are required for future deep space missions using high-power Solar Electric Propulsion (SEP). Structural performance metrics for stateof-the-art 30-50 kW flexible blanket arrays recently demonstrated in ground tests are approximately 40 kW/m3 packaging efficiency, 150 W/kg specific power, 0.1 Hz deployed stiffness, and 0.2 g deployed strength. Much larger arrays with up to a megawatt or more of power and improved packaging and specific power are of interest to mission planners for minimizing launch and life cycle costs of Mars exploration. A new concept referred to as the Compact Telescoping Array (CTA) with 60 kW/m3 packaging efficiency at 1 MW of power is described herein. Performance metrics as a function of array size and corresponding power level are derived analytically and validated by finite element analysis. Feasible CTA packaging and deployment approaches are also described. The CTA was developed, in part, to serve as a NASA reference solar array concept against which other proposed designs of 50-1000 kW arrays for future high-power SEP missions could be compared.


There is a major shift, recently, in the structure, content and even the very focus of doctoral studies in Europe - both for universities and students themselves. In the context of the Bologna Process, at the Berlin meeting in 2003, ministers responsible for higher education in the Member States agreed to place doctoral studies at the service of the effort to achieve the EU's research objectives, acting as a link between the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and the European Research Area (ERA), with the aim to serving the overarching economic purpose. Accordingly, in this paper, we will attempt, first of all, to highlight recent changes in doctoral studies in Europe and describe the corresponding developments in Greek legislation. Finally, we will focus on a very recent trend concerning doctoral studies in Greece: industrial doctorates


The Neel temperatures of Ce1−xYxIn3 samples are determined by both susceptibility and resistivity. The substitution of Y for Ce drives TN to zero at x∼0.4, due to increased Kondo scattering. For x>0.6 both susceptibility and resistivity suggest that the Ce ions are mixed valent.


According to Bruno, there are cases in which there are simultaneous attacks of dyspnea and attacks of pectoral sinus. In some of them, injection of the cerebral appendage extract, which is usually excellent for pure cardiac asthma, quickly eliminates all phenomena.


COVID-19 has exerted a tremendous impact on tourism and hospitality businesses. Agritourism is no exception, and the impacts have been both negative and positive concerning the activity of agricultural production. Online direct selling of farm products is a good example of a positive outcome and has contributed to the resilience of agritourism, compensating for the revenue drop from tourism activity. This aspect is unique to agritourism farms. Since COVID-19 stimulated new activity, it is necessary to nurture skills that take advantage of these emerging opportunities in the post-COVID-19 era. Further, we must explore innovative avenues, such as rural e-hospitality, preventive medical effects, and compatible entrepreneurship between those engaged in individual agritourism and community-based tourism. For this purpose, we need to accumulate empirical evidence on these preventive medical effects provided by agritourism in the future.


Fe-M-(O,F) (M=Si, Mg, Y, Zr, Ca, Al) films were prepared by co-sputtering of Fe and ceramic targets. These films have a network-like structure consisting of fine metallic grains of diameter 50 to 100 Å and ceramic-like boundaries. Those films that consist of bec Fe grains have soft magnetic properties and low magnetostriction in the as-deposited state. Their permeability has good frequency response, which seems to be attributable to the reduction of eddy current losses by the highly resistive boundaries.


1Student of Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dental Disease, University in Kosice, Slovakia 2Doctoral student of PhD program, Department of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College 3Department of Dental Diseases, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland 4Division of Rheumatology, University Hospital in Cracow 5Department of Rheumatology and Balneology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland


Women's subordination has an impact on political life in Indonesia which is related to the impacts of gender discrimination, namely marginalization of stereotypes and excessive workload. From a methodological point of view, this article will be based on a case study, where the case is used as data showing gender inequality and even gender inequality, to then be analyzed based on a gender justice mechanism. in the positi district Spreading out domestic responsibilities between men and women, as well as increasing the insight of rural women through education will change the number of women who play a role in both the social  conomic and poliltic fields will be more in tthe future.Keywords: Subordination, Women, Reconistrustion, General Election


For some time we have studied the representation theory of semisimple algebraic groups in characteristic p > 0. Of special interest is a celebrated conjecture of Lusztig [Ll] describing the characters of the simple modules when p is not too small relative to the root system. A similar conjecture, by Kazhdan and Lusztig [KLl], for the composition factor multiplicities of Verma modules for semisimple complex Lie algebras, has already been proved [BB] and [BK]. The method of proof was to establish a correspondence-actually an equivalence of categories-between a category containing the relevant Lie algebra modules and a category of "perverse sheaves", where powerful geometric methods had already decided the issue (see Kazhdan and Lusztig [KL], and later treatments by Lusztig and Vogan [LV] and MacPherson [Sp]). Our recent research has centered on constructing a framework putting the salient features of the characteristic p modules as well as the characteristic 0 Lie algebra modules and perverse sheaves under one algebraic roof. The relevant notion is that of an abstract highest weight category, and the related concept of a quasi-hereditary algebra, as defined and developed by us in [CPSl], [CPS2], [CPS3]. In [PSI the second two authors succeeded in showing that the relevant perverse sheaves formed such an abstract highest weight category, and that their derived category coincided with the relative derived category of constructible sheaves appearing in the arguments of MacPherson cited above. Of course, our framework also encompasses the characteristic p modules we wish to study, so now it is possible and interesting to take a different viewpoint: What properties of perverse sheaves can be proved in the


The separation of ownership and control has been one of the characteristics of state-owned enterprises(SOEs) ever since SOEs were established.As no perfect incentive mechanism and no effective supervision and control for managers exist in SOEs,there are serious principal-agent problems in SOEs.In order to strengthen the supervision for managers of SOEs,a new institutional arrangement is introduced to improve the evaluation system of managerial performance of SOEs under these conditions.


A method for forming an isolation layer of a semiconductor device is provided to solve a problem arising from a liner nitride layer formed in a PMOS formation region by forming a liner nitride layer only in an NMOS formation region. A semiconductor substrate(21) is prepared in which an NMOS formation region and a PMOS formation region are defined. Trenches(24) are formed in the NMOS and PMOS regions of the substrate. A sidewall oxide layer(25) is formed on the surface of the trench. An amorphous carbon layer is formed on the resultant structure to fill the trench by a spin-coating method. A sacrificial layer is formed on the amorphous carbon layer, made of a silicon oxide layer or a silicon nitride layer. The sacrificial layer can be formed by an LPCVD method or a PECVD method, having a thickness of 10~100 angstroms. The sacrificial layer and the amorphous carbon layer formed in the NMOS formation region are selectively removed. A liner nitride layer(29) is formed on the resultant structure. The liner nitride layer formed in the PMOS formation region is selectively removed to expose the amorphous carbon layer remaining in the PMOS formation region while the sacrificial layer under the liner nitride layer is eliminated. The exposed amorphous carbon layer is eliminated. A buried oxide layer is formed on the resultant structure to completely bury the trench.


In this solid-phase competitive enzymoimmunoassayfor albuminin human urine,antiserumto humanserum albumin labeled with horseradish peroxidase (EC 184.108.40.206) is Incubated with solid-phase-boundhuman serum albuminin the presenceof sample or standard.Resultsobtained correlate well (r = 0.96) withthoseof an establishedfluoroimmunoassay.The presentassaycoversthe range0.9 to200 mg/Land can be performedwithin1 h. These characteristics,together withthe simplicityof the assay protocol,make it veryuseful for monitoringlow concentrationsof albuminin unne. Detection of such minimal albuminuriaallows initiationof therapy that may prevent development of clinical proteinuria and associateddiabetic nephropathy.


Quality of information on lupus on the internet is a real issue. ''Word of mouth", rumours, unchecked data, or unconfirmed research increase confusion, create anxiety and can lead to incorrect actions. Patients need access to quality information about lupus. Therapeutic Patient Education (TPE) is a key part of the self-management of chronic conditions; an essential component of TPE is access to valid information. Most patients in Europe don't speak English.To provide access to quality information on lupus online, in the native language of 95%+ of the European population.The first step was to get the project endorsed by specialised lupus doctors, ERN ReCONNET. The French book "lupus en 100 questions" (initiated by FAI2R) was used as a starting point. Patients from the Lupus Europe Patient Advisory Network (PAN) and doctors worked together to create the English version. The least internationally relevant questions were removed to make space for new questions suggested by Lupus Europe's PAN. Answers for the new questions were constructed collaboratively between patients and doctors. The other questions were translated to English, updated where needed and adapted for international use. The resulting English document was distributed to ERN ReCONNET SLE working group doctors and to all PAN members, and feedback was incorporated. This master version was then put online and served as starting point for an ambitious multilingual translation. The translation process included generating an initial draft translation through Deepl Pro, and then upgrading this by a Doctor-Patient native speaker team. In parallel, a process has been established to collect comments and suggestions so that content can be maintained and upgraded on a continuous basis while keeping all language versions synchronised.lupus100.org in English was launched at the European Lupus Meeting in October 2022 and has to date received 8,900 visits. 18 translations have been completed and 10 of them are under final validation. The international launch of the multilingual website will take place on May 10, World Lupus day.This effort will provide access to quality information about lupus to 95% of European lupus patients in their own language, eliminating a big barrier to quality information. Thanks to the effective collaboration between patients and doctors, quality of information can be guaranteed and information truly answers the patient concerns. Both national groups and the ERN network of doctors will ensure effective dissemination, so patients in all European countries are aware of the initiative.[1] Zangi, H.A.; Ndosi, M.; Adams, J.; Andersen, L; Bode, C.; Bostrom, C.; van Eijk-Hustings, Y.; Gossec, L.; Korandova, J.; Mendes, G.; Niedermann, K.; Primdahl, J.; Stoffer, M.; Voshaar, M.; van Tubergen, A. EULAR recommendations for patient education for people with inflammatory arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis. 2015; 74 (6): 945-62 DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2014- 206807NIL.Zoe Karakikla-Mitsakou Grant/research support from: None of the authors has direct conflict of Interest. However, LUPUS EUROPE is funded mostly by grants or donations from Pharmaceutical Companies (Astra Zeneca, Bayer, Biogen, BMS, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Galapagos, GSK, Idorsia, Janssen, Lilly, Merck, Novartis, Roche, UCB), none of which exceeds 20% of total funds collected, and none having a say on the content of our studies., Alain Cornet Grant/research support from: None of the authors has direct conflict of Interest. However, LUPUS EUROPE is funded mostly by grants or donations from Pharmaceutical Companies (Astra Zeneca, Bayer, Biogen, BMS, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Galapagos, GSK, Idorsia, Janssen, Lilly, Merck, Novartis, Roche, UCB), none of which exceeds 20% of total funds collected, and none having a say on the content of our studies., Ida Daiva Povilaite Grant/research support from: None of the authors has direct conflict of Interest. However, LUPUS EUROPE is funded mostly by grants or donations from Pharmaceutical Companies (Astra Zeneca, Bayer, Biogen, BMS, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Galapagos, GSK, Idorsia, Janssen, Lilly, Merck, Novartis, Roche, UCB), none of which exceeds 20% of total funds collected, and none having a say on the content of our studies., maria olsen Grant/research support from: None of the authors has direct conflict of Interest. However, LUPUS EUROPE is funded mostly by grants or donations from Pharmaceutical Companies (Astra Zeneca, Bayer, Biogen, BMS, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Galapagos, GSK, Idorsia, Janssen, Lilly, Merck, Novartis, Roche, UCB), none of which exceeds 20% of total funds collected, and none having a say on the content of our studies., Karin Blomkvist Sporre Grant/research support from: None of the authors has direct conflict of Interest. However, LUPUS EUROPE is funded mostly by grants or donations from Pharmaceutical Companies (Astra Zeneca, Bayer, Biogen, BMS, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Galapagos, GSK, Idorsia, Janssen, Lilly, Merck, Novartis, Roche, UCB), none of which exceeds 20% of total funds collected, and none having a say on the content of our studies., Nuria Z Serrano Grant/research support from: None of the authors has direct conflict of Interest. However, LUPUS EUROPE is funded mostly by grants or donations from Pharmaceutical Companies (Astra Zeneca, Bayer, Biogen, BMS, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Galapagos, GSK, Idorsia, Janssen, Lilly, Merck, Novartis, Roche, UCB), none of which exceeds 20% of total funds collected, and none having a say on the content of our studies., Magdalena Misuno Grant/research support from: None of the authors has direct conflict of Interest. However, LUPUS EUROPE is funded mostly by grants or donations from Pharmaceutical Companies (Astra Zeneca, Bayer, Biogen, BMS, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Galapagos, GSK, Idorsia, Janssen, Lilly, Merck, Novartis, Roche, UCB), none of which exceeds 20% of total funds collected, and none having a say on the content of our studies.


1. A method for informing the eNodeB about the state of the transmission power of user equipment in a mobile communication system using the aggregation of component carriers, the method comprising the following steps performed by the user equipment, wherein: generating a power status report which includes a report on the maximum power headroom and transmission power characteristic of the component carrier, for each configured and activated component carrier uplink, the maximum powerfully nce the transfer characteristic of the component carrier, takes into account the amount of power reduction on the corresponding configured and activated component carrier uplink and is generated when the user equipment has the assignment of resources for the configured and activated component carrier uplink transmitting power status report on eNodeB.2 . The method according to claim 1, wherein the transmission power status report is initiated upon activation of the configured component carrier UL svyazi.3. A method according to claim 1, wherein the power status report takes into account the capacity of the physical uplink control, PUCCH, transmitted in the same podkadre.4. A method according to claim 1, wherein in the case where the power headroom report is to be transmitted for the configured and activated component carrier uplink for which no assignment of available resources in a given subframe, the user equipment generates the power status report from the component carrier based on in advance for


2014 A radial oscillating collimator built for reducing background and parasitic scattering from the sample environment on the diffractometer D2 at the ILL is described in this paper. First results are presented. Revue Phys. Appl. 19 (1984) 799-800 SEPTEMBRE 1984, 1 Most of diffraction experiments on diffractometers using position sensitive detectors (PSD) require sample environments (fumace, cryostat, etc.) which produce parasitic scattering. Moreover, the air on the way of the direct beam gives rise to an additional background The first solution was the use of high, low or room temperature devices mounted with a vanadium cylinder near the sample and a large vacuum chamber around. The vanadium only contributes to the background, and the scattering from the material of the chamber (usually Al) crossed by the direct beam is catched by cadmium sheets located in well-chosen areas inside (Fig.1 a). The vacuum avoids air scattering. This simple solution which is independent of the size of the detector has unfortunately some disadvantages : 1) background from the vanadium, 2) not available for special sample environments (very high temperature, pressure cells, cryomagnet) which are more and more required, 3) particular sample environment devices which cannot be used on other instruments. Therefore an other solution must be found to overcome those difficulties. In the same context, Soller collimators have been used in diffraction instruments (with single detectors) for some decades to limit the irradiated sample volume viewed by the detector and reduce the detection of off-centre parasitic scattering. In the case of PSD, a development at the ILL, the Radial Oscillating Collimator (ROC) is a diffracted beam collimator of revised geometry, designed to suppress off-sample parasitic scattering without perturbing the sample scattering or modifying the resoFig. 1. a) Sketch of the previous solution. b) Sketch of the ROC solution. Article published online by EDP Sciences and available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/rphysap:01984001909079900


In this paper, halloysite (HNT) aerogels were prepared. Ibuprofen (IBU) and dexamethasone (DXMS) were loaded in the inner lumen of HNTs and the aerogel pores, respectively. Dual drug release behavior of HNT aerogels (HCAs) was researched. Characterizations of the samples were investigated by Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, thermogravimetric analysis, ultraviolet-visible spectra, microplate reader and so on. The results indicated that HCAs could allow controlled release of drugs. The release amount under acidic conditions is smaller than that of the alkaline environment. Koremeyer-Peppas model can nicely fit the IBU and DXMS release curves and the release follows Fickian diffusion. The dual drug release of HCAs had significant efficiency, and the dual release of HCAs can induce synergistic therapeutic effect to strengthen the cytotoxicity of mouse spleen lymphocytes. Dual drug loaded HCAs were compatible for normal mouse intestinal epithelial cells, which could be a good carrier of drugs.


A method for designing transversal delay-line filter approximations to the matched filter for the serial detection of minimum-shift keyed (MSK) modulated signals is given. Two configurations are characterized in terms of signal-to-noise ratio degradation at a bit error rate (BER) of 10 to the -6th. One is shown to depart less than 0.3 dB from the ideal matched filter performance when its parameter values are optimized. A lumped-element equivalent is also given and shown to provide a degradation of less than 0.4 dB at a BER of 10 to the -6th


1. Badiou and the "Ethical Turn" The ethical turn in literary criticism took place in response to the supposed pitfalls of three dominant paradigms in the Humanities: positivism, neo-humanism and Marxism. Inspired mostly by the works of Emmanuel Levinas, Jacques Derrida and Jean-François Lyotard, it took the form of a reading practice that privileged heterogeneity, radical difference and, above all, the thought of an experience incommensurable to consciousness and language. The ethical turn was also in part invigorated by feminist criticism, gender studies and cultural studies, in their attempt to specify gender, racial, and cultural differences suppressed by more conventional approaches. The new century saw the most radical insights of ethical criticism being absorbed and neutralized by a bland "ethical ideology" that showed its true face after 9/11. Ethical ideology gave way to a discourse defending freedom and the spread of democracy by way of military intervention. What followed is well known: the renewal and re-implementation of the doctrine of National Security the US employed during the peak of the Cold War. This time, however there was no Latin American dictator as facilitator, but rather some European states—even if their collaboration went against the letter of the European Constitution—and the complicity of some Arab states that took matters into their own hands. These practices went along with a proliferation of legitimizing discourses in American academia, and with a media obsession with security. This situation made any discussion on alterity suspicious, and the Levinasian metaphor of the self as hostage to the other difficult to swallow. It might seem that we have passed beyond ethical criticism, that it has been neutralized and appropriated by current discourses. However, a cursory look at the reviews of the different strands of ethical criticism shows one crucial omission: Alain Badiou.1 I would like to propose that Badiou's philosophy can help us inflect a different torsion to the ethical turn by moving away from some of the ideas that became domesticated by the "ethical ideology" and by asserting that the inventive act, art in general, and literature in particular, produces truths.


By using an octadentate ligand tetrakis[(3,5-dicarboxyphenoxy)methyl] methane (H8L), a new microporous metal–organic framework [Cu4L(H2O)4](H2O)31 (1) was solvothermally synthesized and structurally characterized. MOF 1 is built from the 4-connected square planar [Cu2(O2CR)4] cluster and 8-connected cube ligand L to have a highly open framework with scu topology. It possesses permanent porosity as confirmed by N2, H2, C2H2, CO2 and CH4 gas adsorption measurements and exhibits high acetylene storage of 193 and 154 cm3 g−1 at 273 and 296 K under 1 atm, respectively.


A new isoflavone (1), along wilh daidzein (2), and genistin (3) were isolated from the Jacaranda oblusifolia twig extract. Their structures were elucidated by NMR and MS spectroscopy. Compound 1 possessed significant anticancer activity against KB and NC1-H187 cell lines with the IC values of 2.52 and 7.47 ng mL, compound 2 and 3 exhibited anticancer activity against KB and NC1-HI87 cell lines wilh the IC values of 5.73, 8.14, 2.83 and 27.30 μg mL, respectively. Compound 2 also showed anticancer activity against MCF-7 cell line with an IC value of 28.17 μg mL. The isolates showed non-cytotoxic against Vero cells.


CT:The article is mainly talking about what is the language of TV news ,co mparin g with language of planar media,in order to understand and master the realistic significance of these characteristics.


Blood contains a treasure trove of proteins biomarkers, most of them still to discover and that it will be crucial for early detection of cancer. A key point to achieve this goal is a technology capable of `finding' ultralow concentrations of protein biomarkers secreted by the tumor to the blood stream in a `haystack' of plasma proteins. Here we show an emergent technology that combines new physical phenomena at the frontier between nanoptics and nanomechanics for detecting low abundance protein-biomarkers. A detection limit of 1 × 10-16 g ml-1 in serum was achieved with prostate specific antigen (PSA), which is at least seven orders of magnitude lower than that achieved in routine clinical practice.


The interfacial chemistry features, particularly the wetting characteristics of selected fluorite (CaF2) surfaces (111, 110 and 100 crystal surfaces), were examined under nonequilibrium conditions (unsaturated solution), in the absence of reagents, including water contact angle measurements and interfacial water structure. Of special interest was the examination of the effect of crystal surface structure on the wetting characteristics of interfacial water molecules at CaF2 surfaces. Different contact angles were found for the three CaF2 surfaces, which have been attributed to the differences in water interaction at these crystallographic surfaces. Specifically, the low-energy (111) surface of CaF2 (the cleavage plane) has a contact angle of ~20°, whereas the (100) and (110) surfaces are completely hydrophilic, with a zero contact angle in each case. Detailed analysis of interfacial water structure was conducted under nonequilibrium conditions in order to understand the wetting characteristics of water mol...


A plea for the plaintiff From Dr Michael JPowers Barrister, ofLincoln's Inn and tde Inner Temple, London Dear Sir, I wisgh to correct a point in John Robinson's. otherwise impeccable editorial entitled 'A plea for the plaintiff' (October 1984 Journal, page 813). Where an application is made to the court for an order for pre-action discove of the medical re-cords (and it is considered by the court to be proper case for such dislosure), there is no discretion in the court to limit disclosure to medical experts. The court must either order dis.closure to the applicant (patient/plaintiff) himself or to his legal advisers and medical advisers. It is only if the applicant does not have any legal adviser that the court has a discretion to limit digclosure to medical or other professional advise of the applicant. MICHAEL I POWERS 5 November 1984