An active magnetic regenerative refrigerator (AMRR) with the conduction cooled high temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet is fabricated and experimentally investigated. Key components of the AMRR are a two-stage multi-layered active magnetic regenerator (AMR), a conduction cooled limited temperature range near their Curie temperatures, the layered structure with four magnetic materials (GdNi2, Gd0.1Dy0.9Ni2, Dy0.85Er0.15Al2, Dy0.5Er0.5Al2) is employed on the AMR to increase its temperature span. The AMR is designed to operate with the temperature range between 80 K and 20 K. The HTS magnet, being cooled down by a two-stage Gifford-McMahon (GM) cryocooler, and an external dump resistor are used for a continuous ramping operation of the HTS magnet. solenoid valves. This paper presents the experimental results of the AMR system operating between 80.8 and 21.8 K and discusses technical issues for the results. INTRODUCTION An AMRR is a type of magnetic refrigerator which utilizes magneto-caloric effect (MCE) for refrigeration. Early magnetic refrigerator such as an adiabatic demagnetization refrigerator (ADR) has been only employed to obtain sub-Kelvin temperature [1]. However, adoption of an active magnetic regenerator concept has enabled researchers to use MCE for refrigeration with a large temperature span. An AMR system can achieve much larger temperature lift than that of ADR by effectively utilizing a magnetic refrigerant as a regenerator and as an active magnetic component. Due to its advantage, an enormous number of AMRRs operating at room temperature have been reported [2-4]. However, only a few AMRRs working below liquid nitrogen temperature have been developed and investigated over the past several decades [5 11]. Since the energy interaction of MCE is an inherently reversible process, AMRR has high therwide temperature span of an AMR, large magnetic entropy change over broad temperature range is indispensable [12]. Although an AMR can operate at a larger temperature span than the adiabatic large MCE of a typical magnetic refrigerant appears over a limited temperature range. For instance, Performance Analysis of an Active Magnetic Regenerative Refrigerator for 20 K 495 Cryocoolers 19, edited by S.D. Miller and R.G. Ross, Jr. ©¶International Cryocooler Conference, Inc., Boulder, CO, 2016 C19_067 2 Numazawa et al. [8] experimentally investigated single layered AMRs with three different kinds of magnetic refrigerants (GGIG, HoAl2, and DyAl2) and the maximum temperature span of 12 K was cover the temperature span between 77 K and 20 K. Limitation of a single AMR can be overcome by using a multi-layered AMR. A two stage, two-layered AMR [10, 11] is reported in the previous research with an operating temperature span of 50 K. by relative displacement between the AMR and the magnet. However, continuous movement of an experimental device in a cryogenic environment often undermines its reliability. For a static AMRR, an alternating current (AC) low temperature superconducting (LTS) magnet was selected a potential refrigeration system to liquefy hydrogen. In order to fabricate a cryogen-free system, a conduction cooled high temperature superconducting magnet must be prepared for operation above 20 K. This paper describes an AMRR operating between 80 K and 20 K with the conduction cooled HTS magnet. The AMR system including the AMR, the HTS magnet and the helium oscillating EXPERIMENTAL SETUP Conduction cooled HTS magnet system power supply (KLN 40-76, Kepco) is applied to the magnet by passing through the conduction cooled hybrid current leads. The hybrid current lead consists of HTS and copper current leads. Since Figure 1. A photo of the HTS magnet system SUB-KELVIN, MAGNETIC, AND NOVEL REFRIGERATORS 496 C19_067 dumped to the environment. The maximum heat generated by the magnet in the experiment is 12 W with the operating frequency of 0.1 Hz and the magnet is conductively cooled to 20 K by a twostage GM cryocooler (RDK-415D, Sumitomo). Thermally conductive components such as copper braided wires, a copper plate and copper supports enable the cryocooler to cool the magnet with negligible temperature difference. The magnet is composed of twelve double pancake coils which are connected to each other by superconducting joints. Each double pancake coil was wound by GdBCO conductor insulated with polyimide tape. The HTS coils are thermally connected to aluminum plates and aluminum wings by Stycast 2850FT in order to effectively remove heat generated is provided for the magnet whose diameter is 26 mm. Active magnetic regenerator The two stage AMR is composed of four different kinds of rare-earth compounds and shown is allocated by its primary transition temperature. GdNi2 and Dy0.85Er0.25Al2 which have relatively high transition temperatures are stacked in AMR1 while Dy0.5Er0.5Al2 and Gd0.1Dy0.9Ni2 in AMR2 to cover low temperature region. A heater made by NiCr wire is installed in order to operation temperature of AMR1 or AMR2 is set to 80 45 K or 45 20 K by numerical simulation. heat capacity of AMR1 is much higher than AMR2, the optimum shuttle mass for AMR1 is larger than AMR2. A bypass line made of 1/16 inch stainless steel tube is installed between AMR1 and AMR2 to control the amount of the shuttle mass for each AMR. Four calibrated temperature sensors (Cernox, Lakeshore) are installed on the external surface of the AMR to measure the temperature variation. The experimental apparatus including the AMR and the HTS magnet in the cryostat is evacuated below 10-4 torr during the experiment. (a) (b) Figure 2. (a) Schematic diagram and (b) a photo of the AMR ACTIVE MAGNETIC REGENERATIVE REFRIGERATOR FOR 20 K 497


Abstract In this paper, we have shown that the quantum isometry group of Cr*(ℤ), denoted by ℚ(ℤ, S) as in Goswami and Mandal, Rev. Math. Phys. 29(3) (2017), 1750008, with respect to a symmetric generating set S does not depend on the generating set S. Moreover, we have proved that the result is no longer true if the group ℤ is replaced by $\underbrace{\mathbb{Z} \times \mathbb{Z} \times\cdots \times \mathbb{Z}}_{n \ copies} \ \forall \ n>1$.


Starting from the potential of local, social and complementary currencies with respect to the challenges of sustainable local development, we emphasise their contributions and limitations on the basis of empirical studies of the SOL Alpin and the Accorderie. Then we show that, in their deployment, these currencies use the principle of monetary subsidiarity. Each currency circulating in complementary mode on an infra-national scale is believed to circulate at a relevant level defined socio-economically and geographically and to be characterised by a mode of stakeholder and democratic governance developed on the scale at which the currency is deployed. Lastly we propose a territorialised subsidiary monetary arrangement by focusing on two scales of action: the highly localised level and the regional level and we emphasise the articulations and conversion processes among the different currencies.


Vanadium thin films were deposited on sapphire substrates by DC magnetron sputtering and then oxidized in a tube furnace filled with oxygen under different temperatures and oxygen flow rates. The significant influence of the oxygen flow rate and oxidation temperature on the electrical and structural properties of the vanadium oxide thin films were investigated systematically. It shows the pure vanadium dioxide (VO2) state can only be obtained in a very narrow temperature and oxygen flow rate range. The resistivity change during the metal-insulator transition varies from 0.2 to 4 orders of magnitude depending on the oxidation condition. Large thermal hysteresis during the metal-insulator phase transition was observed during the transition compared to the results in literature. Proper oxidation conditions can significantly reduce the thermal hysteresis. The fabricated VO2 thin films showed the potential to be applied in the development of electrical sensors and other smart devices.


In this study, we examine how entrepreneurs differ in their modes of learning and whether variations in modes of learning have any influence on their possession of entrepreneurial knowledge that increase their ability to recognise and exploit new business opportunities. Based on statistical analysis of 291 entrepreneurs we find that a learning mode that favours exploration is positively associated with the ability to recognise a higher number of business opportunities. A learning mode that favours exploitation is on the other hand negatively associated with the ability to cope with liabilities of newness. Adding to this, we find that the positive association between career experience and entrepreneurial knowledge is stronger with a learning mode that favours exploration.


Apparatus is disclosed for storing the foam does not drink. The apparatus comprises a vacuum tank capable of maintaining an effective vacuum. The apparatus also comprises a vacuum pump connected to the vacuum tank. The vacuum pump reduces the pressure inside the vacuum tank to produce an effective vacuum. Vacuum system is connected to a vacuum tank, it is tied to a vacuum system for receiving a bottle having a stopper that at least one valve head disposed therein. The valve head is exposed to the bottle and the stopper in a vacuum. Air in the same time the bottle when exposed to a vacuum will be substantially extracted, air is prevented from entering again the bottle through the stopper.


Abstract Accurate, timely, site-specific forecasts of precipitation are important for accurately predicting streamflow and flash floods in small drainage basins. However, presently available numerical weather prediction models do not generally provide forecasts with the accuracy and/or resolution appropriate for this task. A wide variety of approaches to small-scale, short-term precipitation forecasting have been investigated by numerous authors; this paper describes a simple precipitation forecasting model based on artificial neural networks. The model uses the radiosonde-based 700-hPa wind direction and antecedent precipitation data from a rain gauge network to generate short-term (0–6 h) precipitation forecasts for a target location. The performance of the model is illustrated for a gauge in eastern Pennsylvania.


To investigate aeroelastic effects of model flexible wings on aerodynamic performance in forward flapping flight, a monolithic approach and a MATLAB program were established and built based on the Peter's unsteady flow theory and finite element analyses. The kinematic parameters, including flapping stroke angle, flapping frequency and forward velocity were studied to investigate the effect on aerodynamics of a flexible wing. The results showed that above all parameters influence the aeroelastics of the flapping wings.


Using a method in which embryo fibroblasts were used as feeder layers, the colony forming capacity in agar of a variety of mouse haemopoietic suspensions was compared with their CFUs content. A striking parallelism between the results of the two assays was found. In addition, under certain conditions higher numbers of CFUs could be retrieved from 5‐day‐old agar colonies than were originally plated, indicating that the CFCa (Colony Forming Cell agar) may fulfil the requirements of pluripotency as well as of self‐renewal, both prerequisites for any haemopoietic stem cell candidate. Although our data by no means provide direct proof that the CFCs and the CFCa are identical, they certainly support such a concept. the contradictory findings by others that CFUs and CFUc (Colony Forming Unit culture) can be separated on a velocity gradient is attributed to different culture conditions, in other words, that their CFUcè are not identical with our CFUa.


An object is supported freely in space without requiring an anchoring point connected to ground, by attaching the object to a support structure adapted to float in air when filed with a gas having lower specific gravity than air at a controlled pressure that provides sufficient buoyancy for different weight objects. The support structure is released together with the attached object so as to reach an equilibrium position where a buoyancy force of the support structure counteracts a combined weight of the enclosure and attached object. The object may be integral with the support structure and may be a self-powered electrical device operating on a battery or solar energy. The enclosure may be a floating platform or may be part of an object.


PurposeThis paper develops a framework for selecting the most efficient and effective preventive maintenance policy using multiple-criteria decision making and multi-objective optimization.Design/methodology/approachThe critical component is identified with a list of maintenance policies, and then its failure data are collected and the optimization objective functions are defined. Fuzzy AHP is used to prioritize each objective based on the experts' questionnaire. Weighted comprehensive criterion method is used to solve the multi-objective models for each policy. Finally, the effectiveness and efficiency are calculated to select the best maintenance policy.FindingsFor a fleet of buses in hot climate environment where coolant pump is identified as the most critical component, it was found that block-GAN policy is the most efficient and effective one with a 10.24% of cost saving and 0.34 expected number of failures per cycle compared to age policy and block-BAO policy.Research limitations/implicationsOnly three maintenance policies are compared and studied. Other maintenance policies can also be considered in future.Practical implicationsThe proposed methodology is implemented in UAE for selecting a maintenance scheme for a critical component in a fleet of buses. It can be validated later in other Gulf countries.Originality/valueThis research lays a solid foundation for selecting the most efficient and effective preventive maintenance policy for different applications and sectors using MCDM and multi-objective optimization to improve reliability and avoid economic loss.


A grey system prediction PID control scheme based on particle swarm optimization is developed for mult(?)- input-multi-output systems.The proposed scheme divides the MIMO(multi-input multi-output)system into a set of multi- input-single-output subsystems.The output of each subsystem is predicted with a multi-variable first order grey model GM(1, N),and the MIMO system diagonal decoupling is implemented.Parameters of the PID controller are optimized with the particle swarm algorithm,and each subsystem is controlled with the optimized PID controller.Simulations are made on two typical multivariable control processes,and the results show that the presented method is of small overshoot, high robustness,fast response,and strong anti-jamming capability.


The automatic and rapid crystal growth method was developed for water-soluble crystal, KDP. Theover-heating of the water solution of crystal enlarges the metastable zone during the temperature reducingprocess as a result of eliminating an initial cluster density. The higher level of supersaturation up to 200% onKDP crystal was achieved resulting in an average growth rate of 54 mm/day at supersaturation of 38%. Theconcentration of the growth solution was measured by the conductivity of the solution. The supersaturationwas controlled with the dependency of conductivity on temperature by the computer. The 60-mm class KDP single crystal was grown automatically by the method with an average growth rate of 30 mm/day. The spectraltransmittance and laser damage threshold of the rapidly grown crystals were measured. The lower laserdamage threshold of the rapidly grown crystal was improved completely by a thermal conditioning to be 17J/cm2 of 1 ns pulse at 1-μm wavelength.


In order to understand what "folklore" stood for in the period after the socialist revolution in Bulgaria in 1944, we should consider five important factors: • First, proceeding from the National Revival traditions of Bulgarian ethnology, Bulgarian scholars continued studying folklore as knowledge of the people about itself. In the 1970s the aspiration towards a more systemic comprehension of this knowledge produced the theoretical concept of the study of folklore as a type of aesthetic culture, with a dominant sociological approach. The next decade saw a focus on people as the agents of folk culture and began the anthropological approach to culture. • Second, the first state ensemble for folk song and dance was set up in accordance with the Soviet model in 1952. The concept of its founders was that the "rather simple" art of the people ought to be developed, embellished and enriched in line with contemporary aesthetic needs. The socialist ideology of culture needed an art for the people. Thus in the 1980s small Bulgaria had no fewer than 17 state professional folk song and dance ensembles financially supported by the state. • Third, a centre for amateur art activities was set up. This centre's institutional network and organisational structure covered the entire country via special directives and culture management methods, and "folk amateur art" was one of its priorities. This included groups for arranged folklore and groups for so called "original" (authentic) folklore from the villages. Groups for arranged folklore generally repeated the choreography of professional ensembles on a smaller scale. Groups for original folklore tried to enact on the stage customs, dances, and songs that were only recently part of their life. • Fourth, the forums of folk amateur art activities were municipal, district and national festivals for arranged and for original folklore. There were juries, ratings and prizes in both cases. But while the jury at arranged folklore festivals was made up of choreographers who rated performers depending on whether their own works figured in the repertoire so that they would get their production fees, there was place for scholars on juries at shows of original folklore-scholars who were trying to preserve and keep the Bulgarian folk phenomena alive. • Fifth, along with staged folk festivals, wedding traditions survived in their traditional cultural context and created spontaneous performances of folk works in a natural folk environment. Thus the full annual cycle of feasts and rituals with music and dance that had governed the cultural life of Bulgarian villages and had been preserved until the 1940s, splintered into a rich kaleidoscope of separate elements and fragments.


The present invention relates to the antibody of anti-IL-6 a kind of, including its pharmaceutical composition or kit, and application thereof.


We proposed a new wireless electromagnetic signal discrimination device using electro-optic modulators and an array of planar patch antennas embedded with orthogonal gaps. Wireless electromagnetic signals can be detected and converted directly to lightwave signals through optical modulation. The magnitude, phase, and polarization of the wireless signal can be measured precisely and identified. By using meandering gap structures, the directivity of the wireless signal conversion can be tuned more precisely. Furthermore, the directivity of the wireless signal conversion in two-dimensional space can also be obtained by comparing two orthogonal modulated lightwave signals from two orthogonal optical waveguides. The design and analysis of the device and experiments at an operational frequency of 26 GHz are presented.


In work it's lighted questions of biological carnitine action, modern opinions of mitochondrial system of fatty acid transportation mechanisms and specific properties of microorganism carnitine metabolism.


Abstract The Bush Administration's 'war on terror' was both a set of policies as well as a powerful security narrative that informed the way that threat was understood and constructed post-9/11. This idea is explored specifically with regard to how the articulation of threat in the 'war on terror' informed American relations with Southeast Asia, which in turn had active consequences for regional state and non-state actors alike. The importance of discourse is explained with a focus on how the discursive construction of threat within the 'war on terror' security narrative is intrinsic to the 'security project' of the American state, as well as to American national identity more generally (Campbell 1998, Jackson 2005). From this analytical perspective, this paper contends that irruptions of the Bush Administration's post-9/11 foreign policy discourse in Southeast Asia were observable, and that these manifestations of discursive construction engendered consequences that contributed to an increase in anti-Americanism and terrorist activities aimed at 'Western' targets, and to a proliferation of anti-democratic and repressive behaviors by Southeast Asian governments under the guise of anti-terror measures.


Tiedeman, David V.; Dudley, Gordon A. Prospects for Technology and Commerce in the Mediation of Vocational Development for Vocational Maturity. Harvard Univ., Cambridge, Mass. Graduate School of Education. Office of Education (DHEW), Washington, D.C. Proj-R-9 BR-6-1819 May 67 OEG-1-6-061819-2240 57p.; Speech given at the National Conference on Occupational Information in Vocational Guidance sponsored by the U.S. Office of Education, Chicago, Illinois, May 17, 1967


The aquatic macrophytes Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud., Ceratophyllum demersum L., and Lemna minor L. were used as bioindicator plant species in order to define contamination level by Cr in Ska dar lake (Montenegro). Plants, water and sediments were tested for the content of Cr at six locations around Lake Skadar during four periods in 2011. The content of Cr in t he examined sediment was in the range of 35.6-127 mg/kg dry weight. The largest proportion of detecte d Cr (50.6%) was associated with the oxidizable phase in the form of organic complexes. The concentration of Cr in the studied macrophytes declined in the fo llowing order: C. demersum > P. australis > L. minor. The highest average content of Cr was detected in the leaf of C. demersum (11.4 mg/kg) in April.


The present disclosure presents methods and apparatuses for improved tune away in dual-SIM, dual-standby user equipment (UE) in a wireless environment. For example, in an aspect, the present disclosure presents a method of improving active calls in a wireless environment, which may include establishing an active call on a first subscription associated with a first subscriber identification module (SIM) in a multistandby user UE. In an additional aspect, the example methods may include limiting one or more idle mode procedures of a second subscription associated with a second SIM in the multi-standby UE to non-critical idle mode procedures. Furthermore, in some examples, the one or more idle mode procedures may include cell reselection procedures.


In order to provide some ideas and ways about how to evaluate the economic effects of energy-saving of the EIFS for the real estate developers and consumers ,and vigorously promote the construction of energy-saving buildings to respond to the "green energy" concept, this paper chooses a single exterior insulation of residential energy-saving measures as the research object, uses the basic principles of full life-cycle assessment, analyzes the effects of construction investment and returns which the EIFS brought about. This article takes the net present value method to do economic evaluation for actual application of the EITS, which finds it has short payback period (only 2.44 years) and significant long-term economic benefit(1203.2 Yuan). Through the analysis, it shows that EIFS can be widely used in energy-saving residential areas, it has broad space for development and can bring enormous economic benefits.


Based on the basic analytical framework of new comparative econo mics proposed by Simeon Djankov and others(2004), this paper introduces the tradeoff thought between disorder and dictatorship in the social system arrangement into the internal control researches; and with transaction costs as the analytical kernel, it explores the issue of internal control possibility frontier(IPF) from the perspective of economics. The essence of internal control is to have a balanced control over disorder and dictatorship, so as to reduce the transaction costs generated from bureaucracy failures. The position and shape of IPF depends on the civilization capital of a society. It is necessary to continuously accumulate social civilization capital as the basic conditions for the internal control construction of China's enterprises. The internal control construction should firstly focus on environmental control,while the guidance of internal control construction should be changed from rule-oriented to principle-oriented.


BACKGROUND
Otogenic intracranial complications are rare diseases. If misdiagnosed and untreated they can lead to serious condition of patient and life-threatening. This group of complications ought to be kept in mind in patients with chronic otitis media.

AIM OF THE STUDY
We discuss types of otogenic complications and performed treatment.

MATERIAL AND METHODS
Retrospective analysis of patients treated in our department between 1998-2006 was made. About 700 ear operations were performed in that period of time.

RESULTS
Intracranial otogenic complications were noticed in 9 cases. Despite performed treatment one patient with cerebellum abscess died. The rest patients were operated with good result.

CONCLUSIONS
Precise otolaryngological examination with additional investigations like CT and MRI are very important to establish the final diagnosis and save patient's health or life.


The invention relates to a fire escape chamber comprising a hermetically closable. Outer cage with outer side wall members, an outer bottom member and an outer ceiling element, said fire insulation layers are provided on the inner sides of the outer members and wherein a portion of the fire protection insulation layers is secured by means of pin elements, which from the outer side wall elements and by the outer ceiling element forth in the respective fire insulation layers protrude. An inner cage has inner side wall elements, at least one inner ceiling element and at least an inner bottom member, wherein the inner base element is mounted on the supporting fire protection insulation layer of the outer base element. The inner side wall elements and the inner ceiling element are formed by a plurality of structural members, plates are attached to their inner sides, in turn, wherein the structural elements are spaced from the pin elements.


We realized metasurface spiral plasmonic lenses, mitigating efficiency and functionality issues of conventional plasmonic lenses. The lens enhances the efficiency of linear- polarization-invariant focusing and enhances even further the efficiency of high contrast, circular dichroic detection. OCIS codes:(250.5403) Plasmonics; (240.6680) Surface Plasmons; (240.5445) Polarization-selective devices;


Two kinds of calculation models,i.e.the pile length is shorter than and longer than critical length of pile were put forward to evaluate settlement of cement-soil mixed column composite foundation.Based on the assumed vertical displacement mode between pile and soil,the assumed distribution of side frictional resistance and the relative displacement between pile and soil in the range of critical length of pile,and the assumption of ideal elastic-plastic relation between side frictional resistance and relative displacement between pile and soil,the formulae of vertical displacement of pile and soil were deduced with two kinds of calculation models.The rationality of the formulae is confirmed compared with the test result of relative reference,which confirms the rationality of the method.


The variable, Sb, is defined as "total blade area" [1]. However, the author of this dissertation misinterpreted Sb as "area swept out by the propeller blade." This mistake was revealed to the author of this dissertation by the author of Ref. [1]. Checking the propeller blade area gave Sb = 0.0077 m 2 instead of 0.0923 m, which was the area swept out by the propeller blade. The "area swept out by the propeller blade" is not a physically proper reference area, which leads to physically improper dimensionless numbers and overestimated values [2]. Consequently, motor spin rates computed with the Burgers thrust model had values as high as 2.2328 · 10 (rad/s) for the triangle maneuver and 8.3154 · 10 (rad/s) for the waypoint maneuver [3]. There were also a couple of other errors. First, there was a minor typo in the acceleration variable for computing the motor spin rates, which contributes to the inaccuracy. Second, Used the normalized thrust ratio of available work to kinetic energy, etaT , to 0.05546. The previous value was too small, i.e., 0.0001677. Incorporating these changes shows that the motor spin rates are now smaller by 10, which shows these changes significantly increase the accuracy. This now gives an overestimation of a factor of only 10 after comparing against the telemetry data. Therefore, the Burgers thrust model is more accurate than the Staples dynamic thrust model, as expected (see Figures 1a-1b).


1 poster presentado al European Conference on Computational Biology 2014, 7 - 10 Sep 2014.-- This poster is open access subject to the CC BY-NC Creative Commons 4.0 License


To provide a method and device for providing one or more control buttons associated with multiple screen devices. More specifically, the identified screen that is currently focused multiple screens devices, in association with a part or as specified window of the identified picture, one or more control buttons are provided. When changing the focus to a different window from the specified screen before is detected, it may also modify the presentation of one or more control buttons. Specifically, the control button, while presented as a part of the screen that is currently focused, the control button is not provided in association with the screen that has not been or currently focused on the screen that are not currently focused.


The main concern of the paper is the concurrent treatment of size and layout variables in the static–dynamic coupled layout optimization of stiffened plates. As compared to size optimization alone, layout optimization is a more challenging task, and the problem will become more difficult and complex if the coupling of statics and dynamics is then considered simultaneously. A concurrent sub-region collaborative (CSRC) optimization strategy is proposed in this paper based on the idea of concurrency in multidisciplinary design optimization. The core idea is to decompose the original complex problem into multiple sub-problems by decoupling twice and maintaining the connection with the original problem by sub-region coordination and consistency constraints. A dynamic driving function is added to the CSRC method to solve the problem of iteration difficulty in the feasible region of the collaborative optimization (CO) method, and the performance of the driving function is illustrated by a numerical test. Furthermore, an adaptive surrogate model (ASM) based on the benchmark sub-region is modeled, which improves the prediction accuracy and optimization speed. Finally, a static–dynamic coupled layout optimization of a metal stiffened plate is performed, and the result indicates that the CSRC method performs well on the given case, and its concurrency property makes it possible to not only enlarge the search space but also reduce a significant "wall-clock time" compared to the sequential strategy.


As we move toward a carbon neutral society we look to develop integrated best solutions to eliminate harmful emissions and provide sustainable energy solutions. Due to the wide range of power and propulsion demand in all maritime segments it is difficult to find one common solution. However, a best section and wide range of offered solutions including multi-lateral cooperation of these expert companies is a key element. Electric Propulsion Systems are proven robust and provide benefits such as load profile flexibility, elimination of torque transients, redundancy, and improved fuel efficiency through sophisticated power management systems. Today fuel flexibility includes the use of carbon neutral fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia due to the fact that these fuels are not comprised of greenhouse gasses. Also there is an infinite amount of hydrogen and it can be isolated using renewable energy. The electrochemical process of a hydrogen powered fuel cell produces electricity and water vapor. The hydrogen supplied to the fuel cell could also be reformed from other fuels. A diesel engine running on ammonia produces zero greenhouse gasses. Advances in hybrid electric propulsion systems provides a platform for renewable harvesting energy sources. A DC bus can provided a hybrid platform for a multitude of DC energy sources to include renewables. These energy sources are an ever-changing landscape and include fuel cells, diesel and turbo generators, batteries, supercapacitors, wind turbines, solar panels, thermal recovery systems, and hydro-turbines to name a few. These combined technologies have made possible zero emission / carbon neutral, efficient, quiet and autonomous power solutions in the megawatt range for application in all segments of the marine industry to include Super-Yachts.


A portable colorimeter instrument is designed. This instrument uses the C8051F020 MicroController Unit as the processor and uses double-mode USB as interface. It accomplishes the slave-mode and host-mode of USB. In slave-mode, the system could communicate directly with computer; In host -mode, it could read -write flash memory to transmit data. It has two USB plug seats and exchanges automatically the corresponding work mode by the Single Chip Machine.


Magnetic excitation and reversal by a spin polarized current via spin transfer have been a central research topic in spintronics due to its application potential. Special techniques are required to fabricate nano-scale magnetic layers in which the effect can be observed and studied. This work discusses the possibility of using electron- beam resists, the nano-scale patterning media, as ion milling mask in a subtractive fabrication method. The possibility is demonstrated by two resists, one positive tone, the ZEP 520A, and one negative tone, the ma- N2403. The advantage and the key points for success of this process will be also addressed.


This paper presents the application of an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) for an induction motor for speed estimation. Due to the drawbacks of the mechanical sensors, ANFIS (neuro-fuzzy inference adaptive system) speed observer is developed and it is based on artificial intelligence technique combining the concepts of fuzzy inference systems and neuron networks. The ANFIS rotor speed estimator depends only on measurable stator quantities (voltages and currents) that are easily accessible, hence the easy implementation in practice and thus reduces the cost since there is no need to the speed sensor. In addition, this work deals also with the vector controlled induction motor using stator field orientation (SFO). It is well known that the vector control strategy is based on the simultaneous determination of the magnitude and argument of the flux vector. This control method gives an effective solution that provides decoupling between the flux and torque of an induction motor, hence overcoming the complex control obstacle of this type of machines. Simulations to evaluate the performance of the estimator considering the vector drive system were done from the Matlab/Simulink software.


The present CMS pixel detector will be replaced with an upgraded pixel system during the LHC extended technical stop in winter 2016/2017. The CMS Phase I pixel upgrade combines a new pixel readout chip, which minimises detection inefficiencies, with several other design improvements to maintain the excellent tracking performance of CMS at the higher luminosity conditions foreseen for the coming years. The upgraded detector features new readout electronics which require detailed evaluation. For this purpose a test stand has been set up, including a slice of the CMS pixel DAQ system and all components of the upgraded readout chain together with a number of detector modules. The test stand allows for detailed evaluation and verification of all detector components, and is also crucial to develop tests and procedures to be used during the detector assembly and the commissioning and calibration of the detector. In this paper the system test and its functionalities will be described with a focus on the tests performed for the barrel pixel detector. Furthermore, the assembly and integration of the readout electronics for the final detector system will be presented.


High Molecular weight β-glucan was depolymerized using a high pressure homogenizer with a micro orifice module. 5%(w/v) β-glucan solution was prepared with 1% (w/v) sodium hydroxide solution. The β-glucan solutions were treated through a high pressure homogenizer at 500, 1000 and 1500 bar for 1 to 5 cycles. The pressure and the number of passes increase the make viscosity and molecular weight decrease without the use of any additives such as strong acid/alkali solutions. Therefore, the high pressure homogenization process could be used in commercial processes as an effective method to resolve the physical problems involved in the use of β-glucan with high viscosity and low solubility. The depolymerized β-glucan was characterized by viscometer, GPC, FT-IR, UV-Vis and XRD.


Brainstem respiratory neuron interactions during hyperventilatory apnea (HA) and the dissolution and reemergence of the motor pattern for breathing remain poorly understood. We used multi‐array recording, cross‐correlation, and gravity clustering methods to evaluate spike train data from the ventral respiratory column (VRC), pontine respiratory group, and medullary raphé nuclei of decerebrate vagotomized neuromuscularly‐blocked cats. Phrenic activity, blood pressure, end‐tidal CO2, and arterial blood gas measures of O2, CO2 and pH were monitored. During HA: (i) tonic activities persisted in subsets of VRC inspiratory (I) and expiratory (E) neurons; (ii) short‐time scale correlations indicated interactions among neurons that expressed E and non‐respiratory modulated discharge patterns during control conditions, including neurons with functional inhibitory actions on I neurons; (iii) selective stimulation of carotid chemoreceptors by close injection of CO2‐saturated saline transiently evoked rhythmic respiratory network activity and suppressed tonic E neuron activity; (iv) respiratory and slower (0.04 – 0.1 Hz) network oscillations were disrupted. We conclude that VRC tonic E neurons contribute to I drive inhibition during HA (cf. Sears et al. 1982) and document the loss of multiple rhythms during HA. Support: NIH grant NS19814


We review the algebraic construction of the S-matrix of AdS/CFT. We also present its symmetry algebra which turns out to be a Yangian of the centrally extended su(2|2) superalgebra.


{Lambda}{Lambda} hypernuclei can be used to gain insight into the {Lambda}{Lambda} interaction and the limitation of the SU(3) relation between the N N, the YN and {Lambda}{Lambda} potentials. The presence of the coupling between the {Lambda}{Lambda} and {Xi}N channels can have considerable influence on the strength of the {Lambda}{Lambda} potential. To examine the role of this coupling, the authors have constructed the S = {minus}2 baryon-baryon interaction by SU(3) rotation of the OBE potential of Nijmegen Model D. The short range behavior of the potential was adjusted to give a bound, almost bound, or unbound {Lambda}{Lambda} system. The phase shift for these potentials were used as data to construct separable potentials with and without the {Lambda}{Lambda} - {Xi}N coupling. The binding energy of {sup 6}{sub {Lambda}{Lambda}}He was calculated as an {Lambda}{Lambda}{alpha} system with these different {Lambda}{Lambda} potentials. They find that the coupling between the {Lambda}{Lambda} and {Xi}N channels plays an important role in the binding energy of {sup 6}{sub {Lambda}{Lambda}}He.


Should law school faculty integrate electronic casebooks into their courses? After describing the eTextbook market forces, this article posits that digital casebooks will not only be in great demand, but also can assist in lowering the cost of legal education while creating more practice-ready students. Additionally, technological improvements in eCasebook platforms will address the unique needs of law students, thereby increasing acceptance and usage. The article concludes with a brief survey of current eCasebook alternatives and an argument for the creation of value-added open source, open access digital casebooks with assistance from the law library.


Here we discuss some results on the group of all closure isomorphisms of a \u{C}ech closure space. A subgroup \(H\) of the symmetric group \(S(X)\) is \(c\) representable on $X$ if there exists a closure operator \(V\) on $X$ such that the group of closure isomorphisms of the closure space \((X,\ V)\) is \(H\). In this paper, we prove a non trivial normal subgroup of the symmetric group \(S(X)\) is \(c\)-representable on \(X\) if and only if the cardinality of \(X\) is three.


Purpose

This paper aims to examine the market structure of Vietnam's banking sector during 1999-2009, which is after the introduction of the two-tier banking system, using the non-structural (Panzar–Rosse) model.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors consider a more comprehensive range of specifications, in terms of a greater number of environmental covariates and different dependent variables, than in the previous applications of this model. Further, this is the first study that uses lagged input prices (to avoid endogeneity), excludes assets (to avoid specification bias) and includes a lagged dependent variable (to avoid dynamic panel bias) in such a study of the Vietnamese banking system.

Findings

The authors find that the Vietnamese banking system operates in monopoly.

Originality/value

The main contribution of this paper is to determine the market structure in the recent period after the Vietnamese banking system was transformed into a less centralised, two-tier system. This study is the first to uniquely identify the market structure of this developing economy's banking system (using data only for Vietnam and not observations from other countries) in a post-transition period.


Retrieval of resources semantically annotated is a problem that is gaining interest as more and more documents and services expose descriptions based on languages developed in the framework of Semantic Web. In a semanticenabled resource retrieval process, given a request, a ranking of compatible resources should be provided. Obviously having semantically annotated resources, the ranking sholud be based on some semantic-based parameters. Furthermore, the availability of such descriptions makes explanation of rank possible and can provide useful information in order to modify or refine the original request in a principled way. In this work we briefly present results obtained and ongoing activity on these challenging topics.


Life with severe asthma is difficult for patients. The condition and its common comorbidities have a significant impact on quality of life and many people with severe asthma also suffer from depression or anxiety. In addition, treatment side effects also affect patients considerably more than many clinicians realize. Poor adherence to medication—often attributed to these side effects by patients—is a common problem and significantly worsens asthma outcomes. However, we believe that it can be tackled by making asthma care more patient-centric. This can be done by improving patient involvement in decision making, and making sure that services are in place to deliver patient education, self-management, and peer support. There is a moral imperative to improve cooperation between patients and clinicians by involving patients in decision making; it is particularly important in light of the emergence of new treatments which are costly and which have unknown long-term effects and which should consequently only be given to those who really need them.


An 18-months-old Thoroughbred filly weighing 400 kg presented at the Rural Veterinary Centre 12 h after running through a fence. Two hours before presentation the filly showed signs of depression and reluctance to move. Physical examination revealed an increased heart rate (80 beats/min) and respiratory rate (40 breaths /min) and reduced gastrointestinal motility on auscultation of the abdomen. Moderate soft tissue swelling of the musculature of the left flank was associated with superficial skin abrasions. The ascending colon was moderately distended on transrectal palpation and there was 5 L of spontaneous reflux after passage of a nasogastric tube. Apart from an increased haematocrit (0.52 LA), other haematological values were within normal limits. Serum biochemical analysis indicated a hyperkalaemia (6.81 mmoWL) and increased creatinine (188 pol /L) and blood urea nitrogen (10.35 mmoVL) concentrations and creatinine kinase activity (1216 UL). Abdominocentesis yielded a large volume of slightly turbid, yellow fluid with an increased creatinine concentration (1 134 pmoYL). The protein concentration (1 .O g/L) and total nucleated cell count (420 cells/$) were within normal limits. A transabdominal ultrasoundexamination confirmed the presence of a large volume of fluid in the abdominal cavity. On the basis of the clinical findings, uroperitoneum secondary to rupture of the urinary tract was suspected. The filly was sedated and the vulva and the caudal vaginal vault aseptically prepared. A 1 m videoendoscope that had been chemically sterilised with dialdehyde' and rinsed with sterile sodium chloride was passed through the external urethral orifice into the bladder. A full thickness tear approximately 3 cm long could be seen at the apex of the bladder. The endoscope was passed through the tear into the abdominal cavity and the parietal peritoneum underlying the skin abrasions on the left flank was inspected. There was a laceration in the parietal peritoneum with separation from the deep abdominal musculature at the ventral aspect of this laceration. Surgical repair of the bladder defect through a ventral midline coeliotomy was recommended. Because of financial constraints the owner declined surgery in preference to medical management. Initially intravenous fluid therapy consisted of 50 L of 0.45% sodium chloride and 5% dextrose administered over the first 24 h of hospitalisation. The ventral midline of the anterior abdomen was aseptically prepared and a sump draint placed transabdominally under local anaesthesia and sutured in place. Approximately 10 L of urine was drained from the abdominal cavity. A 14 gauge Foley balloon tipped catheter with a one-way valve was passed through the urethra and secured in the bladder by inflation of the balloon. Antimicrobial therapy was commenced with procaine penicillin (15 OOO IU/kg, intramuscularly, every 12 h), and gentamicin sulphate (3.3 mgkg, intravenously, every 12 h). Additionally the filly was given flunixin meglumine (0.25 mgkg, intravenously every 8 h) as prophylaxis for endotoxaemia. These agents were administered throughout hospitalisation. Serial blood samples collected during the following 24 h indicated that the serum potassium, creatinine and blood urea nitrogen concentrations and the abdominal fluid creatinine concentration (174 mmoVL) had returned to within normal limits. There was an increase


Abstract 4754 Antiviral drugs alone have been unsuccessful in the treatment of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated malignancies because the virus maintains a latent state of replication in these tumors. In recent years, we developed a novel therapeutic approach wherein the early lytic phase of the virus is induced prior to the use of cytotoxic antiviral drugs. Butyrate derivatives induce an early lytic pattern of EBV gene expression in patient-derived EBV-positive lymphoblastoid cell lines and, together with the nucleoside analog ganciclovir (GCV), effectively reduce or eliminate tumor growth in humans. In a completed Phase 1/2 trial in which patients with relapsed or refractory EBV-associated lymphoid malignancies were treated with 3 weeks of Arginine Butyrate combined with GCV, tumor responses (CR and PR) occurred in 10 of 15 patients. Butyrate requires administration by prolonged intravenous infusion, which is challenging over long time periods. In the Phase 1/2 clinical trial, tumor responses were observed within a few days of starting therapy. We therefore investigated whether brief or discontinuous exposure to Butyrate is also capable of initiating early lytic-phase gene expression and thymidine kinase induction, and sensitizing EBV-positive lymphoma cells to ganciclovir-mediated cell growth arrest and apoptosis. Multiple daily 6-hr exposures of the EBV-positive Burkitt9s lymphoma cell line P3HR1 to butyrate induced sustained expression of the EBV TK and lytic-phase protein BMRF. Discontinuous exposure to butyrate in combination with ganciclovir also induced a similar level of tumor cell death as did continuous treatment, as measured by serial enumeration of viable cells, MTT cell proliferation assays, and measurement of cellular DNA content. Based on these observations, we have initiated a new clinical trial utilizing a 5-day infusion of Arginine Butyrate and 21 days of GCV/valganciclovir for treatment of patients with EBV-positive lymphoid malignancies. The first patient enrolled, with Rituximab-refractory EBV-positive PTLD following a cord stem cell transplant for Hodgkin9s Disease, has been treated on this protocol. The therapy was well-tolerated and resulted in rapid resolution of fever and cough of several weeks duration, and a rapid decrease of markedly elevated LDH levels to the normal range. At the end of the first cycle, 4 of 6 target lesions resolved completely, and two additional lesions decreased in size. High EBV, CMV and HHV6 viral loads became undetectable. This response has been durable for 2 months. These findings together suggest that a shorter, more patient-accessible regimen of this virus-targeted therapeutic strategy may be efficacious, and the clinical trial is continuing. Disclosures: Faller: HemaQuest Pharmaceuticals: Consultancy, Equity Ownership, Patents & Royalties, Research Funding. Off Label Use: The use of Ganciclovir, administered in combination with Arginine Butyrate as an inducer of viral TK,to induce apoptosis in EBV-lymphoma and EBV lymphoproliferative disease. Ghosh: HemaQuest Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding. Lerner: HemaQuest Pharmaceuticals: Consultancy. Berenson: HemaQuest Pharmaceuticals: Employment, Equity Ownership, Membership on an entity9s Board of Directors or advisory committees. Perrine: HemaQuest Pharmaceuticals: Employment, Equity Ownership, Patents & Royalties, Research Funding.


A study analyzed ideas expressed by 38 parents of 4to 5-year-old children about their socialization goals and the best ways of helping their child to attain them, with special attention to the domain of literacy. All the participating families had a child enrolled in kindergarten or first grade, all included an older child, and all were residents of Baltimore, Maryland. Parental goals, elicited through interviews and diaries, ranged widely and more often emphasized the moral/social and personal domains of development than intellectual and academic skills. Both the domain of development considered and the sociocultural background of the family influenced parents' preferred approach to socialization. Proactive intervention strategies (such as deliberate instruction) were more often cited for the domain of literacy than for moral development and were more often cited for the cultivation of literacy by low-income parents, whereas middle-income parents more often preferred a strategy of reliance on the child's experience. Preference for proactive intervention was related to an emphasis on the cultural theme of literacy as a set of skills to be acquired, while reliance on experience was related to the theme of literacy as a source of entertainment. Parents attributed greater responsibility to the school relative to the home for the socialization of children's literacy than for their moral development. Idiographic profiles of selected parents' ideas about these various issues are represented as illustrations of caregiver ethnotheories, and the implication are discussed for cooperative communication between parents and teachers about children's early introduction to literacy. (Contains 52 references and 7 tables of data. An appendix presents interview questions.) (Author/RS) Parental Ideas About Development and Socialization of Children on the Threshold of Schooling Robert Serpell Susan Sonnenschein Linda Baker Susan Hill Victoria Goddard-Truitt Evangeline Danseco University of Maryland Baltimore County U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Educational Research and Improvement ED ATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) This document has been reproduced as received from the person or organization originating it. Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality. Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily represent official OERI position cr policy. National Reading Research Center READING RESEARCH REPORT NO. 78


This study examines the influence of smartphone use in old age on satisfaction with relationships with spouse, children and social acquaintances among Korean older adults. Data on older adults aged 60 and over, who live in Seoul, was collected through a questionnaire survey and 674 cases were analyzed. The effects of smartphone use on satisfaction with these three types of inter-personal relationships was tested using a multiple regression analysis, controlling for sex, age, marital status, education, employment status, income and health. The results showed that the smartphone use of older adults did not affect spouse relationship satisfaction, but positively affected both children relationship satisfaction and satisfaction with social acquaintance relationship in old age. This suggests that the positive effects of smartphone use on inter-personal relationships in old age work only to improve relationships with children and social acquaintances, but not to enhance the relationship with one's spouse. This study implies that practical efforts to enhance the smartphone use and the level of informatization among older adults are needed to improve the inter-personal relationships and quality of life in old age.


One of the best induction motor challengers is switched reluctance motor. It is a popular option due to its sturdiness, simplicity, uncomplicated design and excellent torque to mass ratio. In switched reluctance motor, currents in stator winding directly impacts the torque produced. In order to cut off the current as fast as possible while it is working in demagnetizing mode, a high negative voltage must be provided. The design of the C-dump converter is discussed in this article. The C-Dump converter enables rapid demagnetization and magnetization of phase winding, which prohibits the motor from operating in generating state. To adjust speed, power, and operation, switched reluctance motors show a range of converter topologies. It also tends to make use of the accumulated energy in the phase winding, which can be provided back to the source. This stored energy can be used by some modified C-Dump converter topologies to escape the motor's next phase winding.


aximum favorable excursion (MFE), a concept originally created by John Sweeney to measure the distinctive characteristics of profitable trades, can be used as part of an analytical process to enable traders to distinguish between average trades and those that offer substantially greater profit potential. Using MFE analysis, traders can classify above-average performance during a trade and thereby recognize opportunities to enhance profitability with the M FE risk management strategy. Following the strategy, traders can increase profit potential relative to risk by adding to positions based on the trading


This paper begins with an examination of the revival structure and long-term evolution of Rydberg wave packets for hydrogen. We show that after the initial cycle of collapse and fractional or full revival, which occurs on the time scale ${\mathit{t}}_{\mathrm{rev}}$, a new sequence of revivals begins. We find that the structure of the new revivals is different from that of the fractional revivals. The new revivals are characterized by periodicities in the motion of the wave packet with periods that are fractions of the revival time scale ${\mathit{t}}_{\mathrm{rev}}$. These long-term periodicities result in the autocorrelation function at times greater than ${\mathit{t}}_{\mathrm{rev}}$ having a self-similar resemblance to its structure for times less than ${\mathit{t}}_{\mathrm{rev}}$. The new sequence of revivals culminates with the formation of a single wave packet that more closely resembles the initial wave packet than does the full revival at time ${\mathit{t}}_{\mathrm{rev}}$, i.e., a superrevival forms. Explicit examples of the superrevival structure for both circular and radial wave packets are given. We then study wave packets in alkali-metal atoms, which are typically used in experiments. The behavior of these packets is affected by the presence of quantum defects that modify the hydrogenic revival time scales and periodicities. Their behavior can be treated analytically using supersymmetry-based quantum-defect theory. We illustrate our results for alkali-metal atoms with explicit examples of the revival structure for radial wave packets in rubidium.


The objective of the present study was to evaluate the mechanical properties of the tire chips and soil-tire chip mixtures relevant to geosynthetic-reinforced earthworks. Tests were conducted to evaluate shear strength and pull out capacity with a woven geotextile and two geogrids. Soil-tire chip mixtures made with clean sand and sandy silt were tested. These properties were then used to assess the potential advantages of using soil-tire chip backfills for geosynthetic-reinforced retaining walls and embankments. The test results show that the geosynthetic pull-out force in tire chip and soil-tire chip backfills increases with displacement—i.e., no peak pull-out force is generally obtained, at least for displacements ≤100 mm. Pull-out interaction coefficients for tire chip backfills are typically greater than 1, whereas for soil-tire chip backfills they typically range between 0.2 and 0.7, even though the pull-out capacity for soil-tire chip backfills is generally similar to or greater than the pull-out capacity in a soil backfill. The higher strength, lower unit weight and good backfill-geosynthetic interaction obtained with soil-tire chip backfills can result in walls requiring less geosynthetic reinforcement than walls backfilled with soil. In addition, embankments can potentially be constructed with steeper slopes and a smaller volume of material when soil-tire chip fill is used, while providing greater resistance against lateral sliding and foundation settlement.


The author presents a technique for rapid, continuous weight gain in patients suffering from anorexia nervosa, a syndrome often highly refractory to therapy. In two cases, crisis-induced family therapy enabled the family to change its habitual interaction patterns, thus freeing the patient to regain her original weight. Patients' small, regular weight gains allowed therapy to proceed without the threat of food refusal potentially handicapping the therapeutic process. Some of the dangers and advantages inherent in this approach are reported.


RESPECT THE INVENTION UNIT SUPPORT TOOL INTERCHANGEABLE MACHINE FOR SUPPORTING ELEMENT WORKING. UNIT INCLUDES A ROTATING BODY 1 GENERALLY STRETCH WITH ONE END IS CONNECTED TO AN ROTATION CONTROL SOURCE 48, MEDIUM TOOL 4 DOOR BY THE ROTATING BODY FOR RUN 1 MOVEMENT IN DIRECTION AND RADIAL TO SUPPORT ELEMENT WORKING 53 TO OPPOSITE ENDS OF ITS BODY rOTARY 1 A moveable member 24 DOOR INSIDE THE ROTATING BODY 1, ONE CAME 21 TRANSMITTING aXIAL ELEMENT MOVEMENT IN SUPPORT 24 TOOL 4 TO MOVE THE SAME IN A rADIAL DIRECTION, AND MECHANISM FOR MOVE INDEX 18 L INTERVALS FACTOR 24 IN DIRECTION AXIAL WHENEVER THE rOTARY BODY HAS FULL ROTATION. APPLICATION OF fIXTURES ON MACHINE TOOLS, PARTICULARLY DRILLING, FOR GRINDING AND TOWERS.


Indian mathematics has its deep roots in the Vedas, different from what is known as Vedic Mathematics. Vedic age gave rise to a new era of progress in the field of Science, Technology and Development. The Hindu Scripture Vedas is synonymous with all kinds of original source of knowledge and intellectual wisdom in the universe leading to modern knowlege in modern mathematics. Indian mathematicians made tremendous contributions to the entire world of Mathematics and Science. Decimal number system as well as the invention of zero (0) are among the greatest contributions of Indian mathematicians. The theory of trigonometry, Mathematical Modelling, Algebra, algorithm, modern arithmetic, sine and cosine functions leading to modern trigonometry, Diophantine equation, square root, cube root, negative numbers are also developed by Indian mathematicians. In this review article, the work of some of the renowned Indian mathematicians from Indus Valley civilization and the Vedas to modern times are covered in short with the hope that it may reveal hidden fundamental mathematical ideas as basic ideal tools which may usefully motivate for further research work in every domain of mathematical sciences, natural and applied sciences, engineering and social sciences. Moreover, there are many more remarkable Indian mathematicians who contributed to the origin of mathematical sciences. They have made several general contributions to mathematics that have significantly influenced scientists and mathematicians in the modern times.


The purpose of this study was to compare the after-school lives of Korean and Chinese children, as well as their need on leisure, and academic stress. A total of 746 subjects participated in the study: 369 4th graders and 377 3rd graders; some were sampled in Incheon City, South Korea, and others in Dandong City, China. The SPSS WIN 12.0 Program was used to analyze the collected data, and the statistical methods employed were Frequency, the Chi-square test, the two-way ANOVA. The main results showed that neither Korean nor Chinese children had various after school.activities, or had enough time for leisure. Whereas the Korean children tended to study or use computers during their after-school time, their Chinese counterparts mainly studied or did homework, and they experienced a higher level of academic stress from their parents than the Korean children.


Objective: To observe the development competence of the human oocytes matured in vitro after parthenogenetic activation of electric pulsing and 6 -DMAP. Methods: The immature oocytes at germinal vesicle stage or metaphase of first meiosis were included in this study. They were cultured in vitro. After maturation in vitro, the human oocytes were activated by the parthenogenetic activation of electric pulsing and 6 -DMAP. The activation rate and developmental potential of the parthenogenetic embryos were observed. Results: The activation rate in the treated group was 32.20% after parthenogenetic activation and 6 -DMAP on the human oocytes matured in vitro, and were 12.07% in control group. The activation rate was significantly higher in treated group than that in control group (P 0.05). Conclusion: Although the combination of electric pulsing with 6 -DMAP on the human oocytes matured in vitro was an effective method for parthenogenetic activation, the development potential of the parthenogenetic embryos significantly decreased.


The ionosphere is the single largest contributor to the GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) error budget and ionospheric scintillation (IS) in particular is one of its most harmful effects. The Ground Based Scintillation Climatology (GBSC) has been recently developed by INGV as a software tool to identify the main areas of the ionosphere in which IS is more likely to occur. Due to the high computational load required, GBSC is currently used only for scientific, offline, studies and not as a real time service. Recently, a collaboration was initiated between ISMB and INGV in order to identify which cloud service model (IaaS, PaaS or SaaS) is most suitable for implementing the GBSC technique within the cloud computing environment. The aims of this joined effort are twofold: i) to optimize the computational resources allocation strategy/plan for the GBSC service, ii) to fine tune the algorithm for dynamic and real time application, towards a service contributing to high precision professional applications for the GNSS-reliant business sectors. Preliminary result of the implementation of GBSC within the cloud environment will be shown.


A method for preparing a cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery is provided to reduce the time required for preparing an active material, and to impart excellent discharge capacity, lifespan and high rate discharge characteristics to a lithium secondary battery. A method for preparing a cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery comprises the steps of: mixing a LiFePO4 precursor with carbon and crushing the mixture; and heating the crushed product under microwaves to form an electrode active material. The crushing step is carried out preferably via ball milling. The step of heating under microwaves is carried out preferably under a reductive atmosphere.


Abstract : The Russian space station, Mir, was actively deorbited to impact in the South Pacific on 23 March 2001. Mir was the largest body in Earth orbit ever to be deorbited in a controlled fashion. As such, it provided a unique opportunity to observe, at a known time and location, what happens to such a large object as it re-enters the earth's atmosphere. The reentry and breakup were videotaped from the Fiji Sheraton hotel by a CNN cameraman. About four to five minutes after the streaking Mir debris left his view, he described hearing a number of sonic booms which were generated by pieces of the wreckage. This report contains the cameraman's description of what he heard and a calculation of the sonic boom amplitude and duration which would have been generated by a single Mir module on its reentry trajectory. Results of the calculation are consistent with the reported estimated time of boom arrival past visual sighting. However, no actual measurements were made at the hotel of the boom strength (sound level.) Thus the code results for boom amplitude cannot be quantitatively verified.


UNHCR has undertaken a fundamental reformulation of its IDP policy with the intention of bringing certainty consistency and predictability to its involvement. "Uncertain inconsistent and unpredictable." Those were the damning words used to assess UNHCRs policy towards IDPs in an evaluation report commissioned by the agency in 2005. Jointly undertaken by an independent consultant and a UNHCR staff member the report provided a wealth of empirical evidence to support the conclusion that UNHCR had for many years adopted an unfortunate pick-and-choose approach towards its engagement in situations of internal displacement. "While an ad hoc system has advantages" the evaluation observed "it can also be a cause of tensions between organisations confusion with governments and false expectations amongst IDPs. Generally UNHCR has had difficulty justifying its abrupt reversals of position on IDP involvement." In the intervening two years the agency has heeded the message. (excerpt)


We have used a NURBS-based, 3D painting methodology for several productions, which has proven to be very successful in achieving our desired level of detail by ensuring that we can provide enough texture resolution to support the extreme range of camera views required in a movie. Therefore, we decided to adapt this methodology to subdivision surfaces. Our solution is robust enough to support the hundreds of models required by a large production, while maintaining our standards of quality.


Methods and compositions for the identification of molecular diagnostic tests for cancer. This study defines the molecules subtypes lacking new DNA damage repair, allows the classification of patients in this subtype. The present invention, patients suffering from cancer, prior to the administration either chemotherapy can be used to determine not clinically or respond, or respond to treatment regimens. This test, in different cancer types, and such a number of standard cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs currently in use, may be used with direct or indirect affect different drugs to DNA damage or repair. In particular, the present invention is directed to the use of predictive markers of a certain combination, the expression of the predictive marker is correlated with responsiveness or non-responsiveness to treatment regimens.


Stability of underground excavation is a major concern because any failure may lead to costly damages and possible loss of life. Since the underground material does not have predefined properties, engineers are exposed to a complex situation. In order to


The objective of this study was to derive a linear regression formula for determination of stature from right and left ulnar length in males belonging to Tamil population. The subjects consisted of 112 adult Tamil males in the age group of 21 to 30 years. With the help of digital sliding caliper, length of each side ulna was measured between tip of olecranon process and tip of styloid process and for stature, using the stadiometer, the subject was asked to stand barefooted in anatomical position and distance from heel to vertex measured. The data thus collected was statistically analyzed with SPSS software (version 23) and a population specific regression equation for stature pertaining to length of right and left ulna derived respectively and statistically compared with that of other Indian populations and found to be unique for this study population group and therefore, this will be a tool of much significance for anthropologists, forensic experts and archaeologists when dealing with mutilated forearm remains from deceased Tamil males where necessity of stature estimation for identification arises.


Uirimji is an irrigation system which speculated to construct in three Han period(AD 1-3 century), but it has been under-estimated because of inadequate scientific research. On the other hand it is designated national scenic place, a kind of monument according to cultural properties protection law. Irrigation system is one of the agricultural site. So Uirimji would rather to be historic site. There are many kinds of agricultural sites, for example, irrigation canal, reservoir, cultivation field, etc. Most of them remains buried ruins losing its function, so we can find it out by archaeological method. But they have not yet excavated, consequently we don't have much information about them. It needs to be implemented to excavate and analysis them. In this article I try to trace the meaning of agricultural sites and discover past features, present conditions and furthermore future values of them. Uirimji is a most valueable heritage culturally and economically, so we have to sustain its value especially for the future grneration.


Abstract Outdated and overly lumped alpha taxonomy among the world's island birds has serious consequences for scientific research and conservation. The underestimation of biodiversity on islands obscures their role as speciation laboratories, distorts sampling in genetic studies, biases research planning, leads to neglect of endangered island species mistakenly classified as subspecies, and reduces potentially valuable information that might be gathered by recreational birders. Suggestions such as abandoning the biological species concept and the subspecies category in favor of the phylogenetic species concept create new problems and disrupt widely understood terminology. I review avian taxonomic history in the Hawaiian Islands, speciation patterns in Pacific island pigeons and doves, and patterns of variation in the widespread Polynesian Starling (Aplonis tabuensis) to demonstrate that the biological species concept, if applied with consideration of potential isolating mechanisms, vagility, and degree o...


1. A process for preparing a composition in gel form consisting of a first crosslinked polymer, optionally a second polymer that can be crosslinked or uncrosslinked, and water, wherein the first and second polymer selected from a polysaccharide comprising at least the steps (i) - (iv): (i) crosslinking a mixture comprising a first polymer and water; (ii) after cross-linking in step (i) the completion of crosslinking; (iii) optionally the product mix obtained in step (ii), with a second polymer; (iv) dialysis product obtained in step (ii) or step (iii) .2. A method according to Claim. 1, wherein the first and second polymer may be the same polymer or different from each druga.3. A method according to Claim. 1, wherein the second polymer is nesshitym.4. A method according to Claim. 1, wherein the first and second polymer is selected from hyaluronic acid and / or its sodium soli.5. A method according to claim. 1-3, wherein the first polymer used in step (i), has a molecular weight Mw in the range from 2.5 to less than MDalton 3.0 MDalton.6. A method according to claim. 1-3, wherein the second polymer used in step (iii), has a molecular weight of at least 3.0 MDalton.7. A method according to claim. 1-3, wherein the weight of the second polymer is less than 5% by weight of the first polymer, or less than 4%, for example in the range from 0.01% to 5%, or ranges from 0.1% to 4 %, or in the range of 0.1% to 2.5%, or ranges from 0.2% to 2.0%, or ranges from 0.5% to 1.5% .8. A method according to claim. 1-3, further comprising the step (v) :( v) adding an anesthetic or an antiarrhythmic agent such as lidocaine or lidocaine hydrochloride or lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate, or tetracaine, or tetracaine and lidocaine, to the product obtained in step (iv) .9. A method according to claim. 1-3, further comprising a step (vi) :( vi) filling the syringe product obtained


Abstract In this study, material properties of lightweight concrete reinforced with randomly distributed poly vinyl alcohol (PVA) fibres are discussed, on account of a possible structural use. Flexural, compressive and cyclic performances of the material are tested and the results are presented. The effect of fibres on high-strength lightweight concrete is investigated, and the expected performance of any wall panel produced with the mentioned material is compared with commercially-available wall panels. In the frame work of the study, hollow sphere aggregates are used to produce lightweight concrete and PVA fibres are used to increase ductility. Using 1.5% fibre volume fraction caused an increase in the flexural strength by up to 2.5 times compared to lightweight concrete, and using lightweight aggregate provides considerable decrease in density depending amount of lightweight aggregate used. Using this type of aggregate with a range between 20% to 40% of lightweight aggregate content provided densities in a range between 1.2 to 1.6 g/cm3. It is found that the matrix design of PVA fibre-reinforced lightweight concrete produced for this study has 5% to 15% higher flexural strength than the ones commercially available for approximately the same density range.


In winter, malfunctions of points on high speed routes can occur due to driving snow and ice. Existing heating systems, used to increase the availability of points positioning systems contained in hollow sleepers, cannot guarantee their operation under harsh environmental conditions. An optimized heating system is drafted using computational and experimental methods. The impacts of various designs of heating systems on the temperature profile at
a positioning system are assessed using the thermal network method. A thermal network of the hollow sleeper and the positioning system equipped with an existing heating system is compiled and verified with experiments. The experimental verification is required to minimize
the uncertainty of computed temperature profiles resulting from the uncertainty of flow and material parameters in the thermal network model. The efficiency of differently designed heating systems is calculated from computed temperature profiles of the points positioning system. A design with allocated heating elements is investigated experimentally in order to verify the computational results of that design. The temperature rise achieved with the optimized heating system is significantly higher than the one achieved with the original system, while the admissible temperatures are not exceeded.


In order to find out the cause of the malignant gastroenteritis in infants, the stools from such children have been submitted to thorough bacteriological and serological examination.


Developing awareness of stereotypes regarding people with mental disorders has great relevance, as it implies understanding the characteristics of the shared conceptualization society has toward this social group. Such understanding identifi es elements for action aiming to favor the social inclusion of these individuals. This research aimed to develop the Scale of Stereotypes about the Mentally Ill (SSMI) by gathering psychometric data. Two studies were performed. In Study 1, 210 university students with a mean age of 24.07 (SD = 5.77) participated. In Study 2, 206 university students with a mean age of 24.35 (SD = 6.51) were included. In the fi rst study, principal component analysis indicated the existence of two components (Threat Stereotypes, α = 0.81; Disability stereotypes, α = 0.80) with 10 items in total. In the second study, a confi rmatory factor analysis indicated that the two-factor model proposed for the scale was adequate: χ2/df = 2.31, GFI = 0.93, CFI = 0.94, and RMSEA = 0.08 (90% CI = 0.057 – 0.103). It was concluded that this measure exhibits apparent factor validity and internal consistency and can be used to measure stereotypes about individuals with mental illness adequately.


Due to global warming and urbanization, high-temperature events—which frequently occur in cities—are presenting an increasing threat to the daily lives of human beings. In coastal cities, sea breezes can cool the near surface and improve the urban environment to some extent. Understanding the cooling characteristics of sea breeze on the urban environment is informative for improving and mitigating the urban heat island (UHI) effect. In this paper, we analyze the basic characteristics of the timing of the cooling effect of sea breeze in urban summer based on the long-term multi-point measurements of air temperatures. Additionally, the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model is used to show the influence of sea breeze on cities in terms of the cooling action time. The whole process is reproduced based on a time distribution map created using the results of the WRF simulation. The measured temperature and WRF simulation results are also evaluated with observations. The results show little difference between the two. The analysis of the distribution map shows that the sea breeze gradually penetrates inland from coastal areas. It can therefore be concluded that the sea breeze blows at different speeds in different areas. Our results show that the sea breeze is weak in places near the coast, while it is significantly stronger around inland rivers. Moreover, in urban areas that are far from inland rivers, the speed of the sea breeze is evenly distributed in space. The spatial pattern of sea breeze retreat time and arrival time is reversed: retreats happen earlier in inland areas. The duration of the sea breeze shows a significantly decreasing trend from the coast to inland, with the longest duration at the southern end of the urban area near the coast.


Purpose – Robert C. Pozen, Chairman Emeritus of MFS Investment Management and a long-time scholar of corporate governance, has proposed a model of professional board directorship that responds to the three main factors he believes underpin ineffective board decision making: the large size of boards; the lack of specific industry expertise; and inadequate director time commitment. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – The authors critically evaluate the efficacy of Pozen's proposed corporate governance model, addressing the three main factors underpinning ineffective board decision making. Findings – A professional board consisting of retired executives with industry-specific expertise is vulnerable to a groupthink mentality, as well as to the availability of such individuals for board directorship seats. Moreover, while industry-specific expertise is a desired attribute of an independent board director, there are other attributes that firms are looking for, including intern...


Objective
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF) in the surgical treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases.

Methods
All literatures of OLIF performed in lumbar degenerative diseases were searched in recognized databases including Pubmed, OVID, Embase, Cochrane Library, Science Direct, springer, CNKI, Wanfang and VIP databases. Methodological Indexfor Non-randomized Studies (MINORS) was used to evaluate the quality of the literatures. The meta-analysis was performed using Review Manager 5.3 and Stata 15.0 statistical software.

Results
A total of 35 literatures were included, including 22 English literatures and 13 Chinese literatures. There were 3 630 patients with 45.2% of males, aged from 14 to 89 years old (mean, 62.6 years). The average of length of stay (LOS), operation time (OT) and blood loss (BL) of OLIF procedure were 6.7 days, 117 minutes, and 128 ml, respectively. The VAS scores of low back pain of postoperative and final follow-up decreased by 4.33 and 4.70, respectively. The VAS scores of leg pain decreased by 4.57 points and 5.31, respectively. Compared with preoperative, the postoperative JOA score increased by 7.58 and the postoperative ODI were also improved by 33.89%. All the postoperative imaging data were significantly different from those before surgery. The surgical level intervertebral heightincreased 4.14 mm, and the intervertebral foramen height and intervertebral foramen area increased by 3.54 mm, 53.96 mm2, while the dura sac cross-sectional area increased by 36.61 mm2, and the overall lumbar lordosis increased by 13.78° with the local segmental lordosis increased by 4.62°. The overall incidence of complications of OLIF was 32%, with a 95% confidence interval of 25%-38%.

Conclusion
OLIF is a minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases. OLIF has a simply procedure and short learning curve, with short LOS and operation time, less blood loss. OLIF can effectively open the narrow intervertebral space and increase the spinal canal and nerve root canal, significantly improve the symptoms, while the complication rate is low, so OLIF is worthy of widespread clinical application.

Key words:
Lumbar vertebrae; Spinal fusion; Meta-analysis


Aims The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines on the referral of suspected cancer patients state that adult patients with suspected cancers should normally be informed and involved with their cancer referral. Aims of this audit include assessing if patients were informed of the reason for their urgent cancer referral (UCR). In addition, we assessed whether a local UCR form was used to refer and whether the national target of a two week wait (2WW) to be met in secondary care was achieved in UCR patients. Methods A prospective audit was performed over the month of July 2009 at Queens Hospital, Burton. In total, 23 UCR patients were interviewed consecutively before their sigmoidoscopy procedure or clinic consultation. Data from a systematic review of 241 audits assessing cancer referral guidelines were also analysed to compare our results against audits done nationally. Results Only 43% (10 out of 23) of patients remembered being informed that their referral was due to a suspicion of cancer. The local UCR form was used in only 57% of referred patients and the 2WW was achieved in 96% of patients. Conclusion It was seen that a majority of patients did not remember being informed that their referral was due to a suspicion of cancer. This audit also raised important issues about the use of local UCR forms and the 2WW for referral appointments. We propose that dissemination of these audit results and increasing the usage of the local UCR forms would improve referral practice. In reference to referral times, Queens Hospital was found to exceed performance compared to a majority of audits done in hospitals across England.


The paper provides a new semantics for positive modal logicusing Kripke frames having a quasi ordering ≤ on the set of possible worlds and an accessibility relation R connected to the quasi ordering by the conditions (1) that the composition of ≤ with R is included in the composition of R with ≤ and (2) the analogous for the inverse of ≤ and R. This semantics has an advantage over the one used by Dunn in "Positive modal logic," Studia Logica(1995) and works fine for extensions of the minimal system of normal positive modal logic. 1I ntroduction In (4) Dunn begins the study of positive modal logic, modal logic without negation and without implication—that is, modal logic with the connectives ∧, ∨,,, and also modal logic with the mentioned connectives plus the proposi- tional constantsand ⊥ .T he question addressed in the paper is which set of pos- tulates characterizes the definition of these connectives (and propositional constants) in the usual Kripke semantics: that is, the semantics where (1) frames are pairs con- sisting of a set of possible worlds and a binary relation on that set, (2) valuations are any function from the propositional functions to sets of possible worlds, and (3) the semantical clauses in the definition of truth in a world are the usual classical ones for the connectives involved. (4) answers the question by introducing the systems K+ (with the connectives ∧, ∨,,) and K �⊥ (with the connectives ∧, ∨,, and the propositional constants � , ⊥ )o fpositive minimal normal modal logicdefined by means of calculi on consequence pairs, that is, pairs of formulas (ϕ, ψ), written ϕ � ψ, that can be identified with sequents. Dunn's systems have the following prop- erty for the formulas in the languages involved:


A technique is presented for the calculation of Pareto-optimal solutions to a multiple-objective constrained optimization problem by solving a series of single-objective problems. Threshold-of-acceptability constraints are placed on the objective functions at each stage to both limit the area of search and to mathematically guarantee convergence to a Pareto optimum.


Objective To evaluate the effects of comprehensive intervention and explore a hypertension prevention mode suitable for the actual situation of local rural area by comparing changes of behavior,disease cognizing and lifestyle before and after management.Methods Through establishing information base of 183 hypertension patients within jurisdiction,tiered follow-up management was enforced and personalized intervention program established.Self-management mode of hypertension patients was created by family doctor's guiding for drug adherence,regular exercise,stop smoking,limited drinking and health education.Results After management,the blood control rate was 75.1%.The behavior,disease cognizing and lifestyle of hypertension patients had markedly changed before and after management,with statistically significant difference(P 0.05).Conclusion Comprehensive intervention and self-management mode can change the behavior,cognition and lifestyle of hypertension patients in rural area,also can really and effectively control the blood pressure and prevent hypertension.


Projected TAC outputs for OMP-2014 at that time are compared to those that subsequently eventuated. A minor variant of OMP-2014 is applied to the adjusted base case SCRL operating model for a number of values for the central parameter CPUE_targ. Previously OMP-2014 and projections from 2014 were based on the base case OM available at that time. These are shown in Figures 1 and 2 together with values of subsequent TACs and the current estimate of B/K. Table 1 gives results for the value of control parameter CPUE_targ selected at the time (1.22) of the previous OMP-2014 selection. At this stage the only changes made to OMP-2014 to provide candidate CMP-2019 are the values of the CPUE weighting factors ( W A E A 1 1 ,  and 3 2 A  ) which weight the CPUEs by area. The candidate CMP-2019 considered here is detailed in the Appendix. Figures 2 and 3 show projections under this CMP-2019 based on the current updated base case OM (Johnston and Butterworth 2019) and a value of the control parameter CPUE_targ that was used for OMP-2014. Table 2 provides similar results to Table 1, updated both to CMP-2019 and for various values of CPUE_targ for the current updated OM. Reference Johnston, S.J. and Butterworth, D.S. 2019. 2018 updated South Coast rock lobster assessment results. FISHERIES/2019/APR/SWG-SCRL/02. FISHERIES/2019/JUN/SWG/SCRL/05(REV) Table 1: OMP-2014 results presented for three tunings (The TAC was increased 5% in first season, thereafter OMP rules set TAC). Values reported are medians, with the 5 and 95 percentiles shown in parentheses for some statistics. The row bolded is for OMP-2014 as finally selected. Table 2: CMP-2019 results presented for different tunings (values of CPUE_targs). Values reported are medians, with the 5 and 95 percentiles shown in parentheses for some statistics. CPUEtarg CPUEtarg in industry units(tails kg per day) CPUE threshold (tails kg per day) Bsp(2025/06) Bsp(2025/K) Cave (2014-2025) Cave (2019-2025) Cave (2019-2028) A1E B(2025)/K Lower 5%ile A1W B(2025)/K Lower 5%ile A2+3 B(2025)/K Lower 5%ile 0.95 246 180 1.22 (0.65; 2.75) 0.39 (0.21; 0.89) 427 (381; 428) 0.13 0.20 0.19 1.22 316 180 1.30 (0.75; 2.79) 0.41 (0.24; 0.91) 409 (300; 427) 443 (272; 450) 445 (264; 450) 0.16 0.25 0.22 1.35 350 180 1.40 (0.86; 2.89) 0.45 (0.27; 0.93) 373 (275; 426) 0.17 0.29 0.25 CPUEtarg CPUEtarg in industry units(tails kg per day) CPUE threshold (tails kg per day) Bsp(2025/06) Bsp(2025/K) Cave (2014-2025) Cave (2019-2025) Cave (2019-2028) A1E B(2025)/K Lower 5%ile A1W B(2025)/K Lower 5%ile A2+3 B(2025)/K Lower 5%ile 0.80 207 180 1.24 (0.70; 2.24) 0.36 (0.20; 0.65) 418 (391; 426) 0.14 0.05 0.25 0.95 246 180 1.27 (0.72; 2.29) 0.36 (0.21; 0.66) 414 (385; 425) 381 (354; 392) 402 (381; 409) 0.14 0.06 0.27 1.22 316 180 1.32 (0.78; 2.32) 0.38 (0.22; 0.67) 402 (374; 409) 355 (355; 355) 381 (374; 409) 0.16 0.07 0.29 1.35 350 180 1.33 (0.80; 2.34) 0.38 (0.23; 0.67) 401 (370; 409) 355 (325; 355) 381 (350; 381) 0.16 0.07 0.30 FISHERIES/2019/JUN/SWG/SCRL/05(REV) 3 Figure 1: The median, 5 and 95 percentile predicted TACs for OMP-2014under the base case OM agreed in 2014. The open squares show the five TACs that have resulted following the use of this OMP-2014 for setting the SCRL annual TACs for 2014-2018. FISHERIES/2019/JUN/SWG/SCRL/05(REV) 4 Figure 2: CMP-2019 (CPUE_targ=1.22) TAC trajectories. The median and 5 and 95 percentiles are shown (the latter coincide with the medians). FISHERIES/2019/JUN/SWG/SCRL/05(REV) 5 Figure 3: The median, 5 and 95 percentiles of the Bsp/K trajectories for CMP-2019 (CPUE_targ=1.22). The lower plot is from 2006 onwards only. FISHERIES/2019/JUN/SWG/SCRL/05(REV) 6 Appendix: CMP-2019 An OMP for recommending the TAC for South Coast rock lobster resource was first developed and implemented for 2008 (Johnston and Butterworth 2008). A number of further OMPs have been developed for the management of this resource. The most recent, OMP-2014, has been used for a period of five years to set the SCRL TAC. OMP-2014 had a median target spawning biomass B2025 sp /B2006 sp of 1.30 when simulation tested under the base case OM at that time, i.e. a spawning biomass increase in median terms of 30% over the 2006-2025 period.


The present invention switches the connection state to the driving motor 20 and the pump and the driving motor 20 of the tank connected to the pump and a tank through the swivel joint 11 is disposed between the construction machine the upper body and lower body and a motor control valve 21 for controlling the driving motor 20. Motor control valve 21 has a neutral position (21a) and the information has a rotation position (21b) and the reverse position (21d), the position on the basis of the pressure of the command and the travel motor 20, the inlet side from the control board It is switched. Motor control valve 21 is, at the same time and arranged in the lower body with respect to the driving motor 20 is formed integrally. Warm-up during operation, the pressure oil via a swivel joint 11 and the motor control valve 21 is discharged from the circulation pump to the tank in the upper body.


This paper mainly introduced the overall design of an universal examination system of remote education, especially on the design of it's register and security subsystem.


Alcoholic beverage can be basically divided into three major categories according to the manufacturing process,namely fermented wine(brewed wine),distilled liquor and blending alcoholic beverage(blending liquor).Fermented wine refers to the low alcohol wine obtained by grain,or fruit juice fermentation;distilled liquor refers to the high alcohol liquid distilled from above wine or fermented mash and grains etc.;blending liquor is manufactured by adding the coloring,smelling and tasting substances into the fermented wine or liquor through determined technological process.


Study purpose : To analyze the effects of co-production and co-creation on value co-creation and on the satisfaction of financial services' consumers. Methodology/Approach: We used structural equations modeling [SEM] for the empirical assessment of the theoretical model based on SDL: value stems from interaction in co-production or co-creation (Vargo & Lusch, 2004), and engagement in co-creation and co-production, which have positive effects on value creation (Prahalad & Ramaswamy, 2000, 2004; Vargo & Lusch, 2004), and satisfaction (Williams & Naumann, 2011). Main findings : The model showed statistical results close to acceptable values (Hair et al ., 2009), but not sufficient to affirm that there is an effect of coproduction and cocreation on co-created value and on customer satisfaction. There is correlation between the variables of co-production and co-creation, but the low explanatory power requires adjustments to the model or a review of the constructs. Theoretical/methodological contributions : We highlight the relationship between co-production and co-creation, since the model extends knowledge about their constructs applied to the financial context, with categories and modeling proposition, by refining the ideas of co-production, co-creation, value co-creation, and perceived value. Relevance/originality: The study builds parameters for measuring co-created value in co-creation and co-production of services, and shows that customers of financial services co-produce or co-create as an extension of the supplier, not of the customer.


The article deals with the causes and their solutions of the three problems arising in the course of lexicography and the collation and systematization of ancient books and literature. The problems are: some allusions are mistaken for non-allusions, some non - allusions are regarded as allusions, and some allusions are not given their true origins.


Guarantees are generally used to cover the risk of a contracting party failing to fulfill its agreed obligations (such as non-payment or delivery). Collateral can be used in open account trading as it complements collection efforts and documentary credits. A guarantee is a type of protection that one party imposes on the other party in a transaction in the event that the second party fails to fulfill its obligations according to predetermined specifications. In this case, the first party receives a predetermined amount of compensation from the guarantor, while the second party is required to return the payment. This paper provides an indepth analysis of the areas of automating bank guarantees in electronic form and provides a comprehensive analysis of all procedures and processes related to bank guarantees management.. Through this service, suppliers will be able to issue the bank guarantee electronically and conduct all operations related to the management of the bank guarantee without need to visit the bank, which contributes to increasing operational efficiency, eliminating fraud and contributing to digital transformation. This service will also contribute to reducing costs and limiting waste of time and effort. It will also allow the beneficiaries to easily follow up all related operations, including extension, cancellation, liquidation and confiscation of guarantees without the need of human intervention.


Abstract We consider elementary operators on centrally closed prime algebras that are Lie (or Jordan) homomorphisms or commutativity preservers. AMS 2000 Mathematics subject classification: Primary 16N60. Secondary 16R50; 47B47


Protocol Composition Logic (PCL) is a logic for proving security properties of network protocols that use public and symmetric key cryptography. Because the PCL composition theorems support compositional reasoning about security protocols, including parallel composition of different protocols, and sequential composition of protocol steps, it is particularly useful in carrying out larger-scale security protocol studies. In this paper, PCL is extened by strand space model(SSM) and temporal logic (TL) to better describe and verify complex protocols. Based on improved PCL, the TLS protocol is verified as an example and proved to satisfy authentication property.