The spatial distribution of frit fly, Oscinella frit, immatures was studied by rearing adults from golf course turfgrass samples taken every 2 wks and placed in a greenhouse for 4 wks. The spatial distribution conformed to an aggregated type as indicated by Kof the negative binomial, Taylor's power law, and regression of mean crowding on mean density. The commonK (Kf), 1.23, exhibited agreement with a y intercept and there was independence of 1/K from the sample means. A primary requisite to understanding an organism in its ecosystem is knowledge of spatial distribution (Sevacherian and Stern, 1972). Information on spatial patterns aids in life table studies, population surveys. and recognition of subtypes (Harcourt, 1965). Moreover, understanding spatial patterns is vital in constructing sequential sampling plans (Waters, 1955), selecting variance stabilizing transformations (Southwood, 1978), and determining sample size (Karandinos, 1976). The frit fly (FF), Oscinella frit (L.), a pest commonly abundant in turfgrass (Schread and Radko, 1958; Niemczyk, 198 1 ), causes damage by larvae feeding on the central shoot. Jonasson (1982) determined that FF eggs exhibited an aggregated spatial pattern on oats; distribution of larvae was less contagious than that of eggs. Research on FF larvae in turfgrass is labor-intensive. This is because larvae live in the base of grasses and the time required to dissect them and ascertain whether a larva is present is great. In the present study, an attempt was made to describe the spatial distribution of FF by rearing adults from turfgrass samples placed in a greenhouse. This information maybe of value in future FF sampling regimes, life table studies, sequential sampling plans, and data analysis. 1 Received March 19, 1988. Accepted June 20, 1988. 2 DowChemical U.S.A., 450 University Club Tower, 1034 S. Brentwood Blvd., St. Louis,


Research on school effectiveness and improvement is primarily concerned with the interactions between students' learning outcomes, institutional settings, and classroom and school environments (Creemers & Kyriakides, 2007; Scheerens, 2016). Specifically, effects of the school learning environment, the classroom instruction, and teaching quality on student achievement have been evaluated extensively (Muijs et al., 2014). However, these effects may vary considerably across educational systems, countries, municipalities, schools, subjects, grade levels, cohorts, teachers, and groups of students, as Nuttall, Goldstein, Prosser, and Rasbash (1989) argued in their influential paper "Differential School Effectiveness". As far as our research goes, Hunt (1975) was probably the first to define the term "differential effectiveness" in educational contexts:


Mangement of human resource represent one of area from public management covering palnning facet, organization, execution and ooperation. Human resource assumed imprortand progressively its role in target attainment, hence various experience and result of in the field of human resource collected sytematically in what referred as with the human resource management. Human resource exploiting, is process of leader activity meaning to employ the officer giving achievement enough and do not empoly the officer which no advantage, some effort in improving human resource of Islamic education: (a) Improving contruction of religion teacher with the common teacher from elementary storey level until college, (b) Setling competitor construction educated to in order to become the godfearing and religious human being to god which is single the most and also active sharing religion education for growth of science and technology, and (c) Higher education of religion develop the erudite mind in orde to comprehending and involving and also to translate the religion teaching of according to and in harmony with society life


This paper establishes the polynomial convergence of a new class of path-following methods for linear complementarity problems (LCP). Namely, we show that the semilong-step path-following methods based on the L − seminorm neighborhood have the iteration-complexity bounds of O(n).


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Abstract André Jolles's book Einfache Fonnen (Basic Forms) has met with a mixed reception because it deals with preliterary phenomena that are difficult to verify. It hypothesizes that the origins of literature lie in individual human reactions to a range of situations and that these responses generate a coherent set of literary forms; thus, for example, an exemplary life provides a role-model that leads to legend, and family life leads to the saga. Jolles's nine simple forms may be rendered in English as: (1) legend, (2) saga, (3) myth, (4) divination, (5) oration, (6) case, (7) memoir, (8) narrative, and (9) joke. Some of the commentators on Jolles's work have modified his theory rather than studying it in depth. Although he provided good arguments in defence of some of Jolles's hypotheses, even Hans' Robert Jauss decided to replace four of Jolles's nine forms with others corresponding to the most common genres in medieval literature. The present article aims to clarify the misunderstanding that underlies Jauss's changes and to provide medieval Hispanic examples of Jolles's nine forms. The examination of Jolles's intention, which was more anthropological than literary, leads to a reconfiguration of his forms into a consistent matrix of correlated parameters.


Ror2 is a receptor tyrosine kinase mutated in the human syndromes Brachydactyly type B (BDB) and recessive Robinow syndrome (RS). In this study, we used the chick as a model to investigate the role of Ror2 in skeletogenesis and to elucidate the functional consequences of Ror2 mutations. For this purpose, we cloned chicken Ror2 and analyzed its expression pattern at various embryonic stages by in situ hybridization and immunolabeling. We document expression of cRor2 in several organs, including mesonephros, heart, nervous system, intestine and cartilage. The high conservation of expression when compared with the mouse underlines the validity of the chick as a model system. Using replication‐competent retroviral vector–mediated overexpression, we analyzed the functional consequences of truncating BDB and RS mutations in the developing chick limb. Overexpression of Ror2 mutants led to a disturbance of growth plate architecture and a severe block of chondrocyte differentiation, demonstrating the functional importance of Ror2 in skeletogenesis. Developmental Dynamics 235:3456–3465, 2006. © 2006 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.


The lack of research on the metering characteristics of electricity power meters under complex conditions is a major obstacle to the on-site verification of electrical energy metering equipment. Establishing a predictive model for electricity power meter errors offers an effective way of dealing with this issue. Deep learning has been proven to have the capacity to reduce end-to-end dimensionality and improve recognition. Through the analysis of the back propagation process in residual networks, an improved residual network is set out in this paper. While preserving the advantages of residual network gradient propagation, it adds an adjustable shortcut and designs a convex [Formula: see text]-parameter strategy that can be improved according to different processing objects. Experimental results show that the predicted errors produced by the proposed technique are significantly lower than in a comparable model. At the same time, the improved residual network does not increase the network's complexity.


We prove the prospect of using the territory of the Republic of Karelia for the production of the pilot project "Karelian bioenergy cluster", to reduce dependence on imported thousands of miles away-facing expensive fossil fuels and to improve their socio-economic situation due to the involvement in the processing of native species in -renewable resources.


Torsion can cause various anomalies in various dimensions, including the (3 + 1)d Nieh-Yan anomaly, the (2 + 1)d Hughes-Leigh-Fradkin (HLF) parity anomaly and the (3 + 1)d, (1 + 1)d chiral energy-momentum anomaly. We study these anomalies from the Hamiltonian approach. We derive the (1 + 1)d chiral energy-momentum anomaly from the single-body Hamiltonian. We then show how other torsional anomalies can be related to the (1 + 1)d chiral energy-momentum anomaly in a straightforward way. Finally, the Nieh-Yan anomaly and the (3 + 1)d chiral energy-momentum anomaly are obtained from the parity anomaly and the HLF effective action, respectively. Hence, we have constructed the dimensional ladder for the torsional anomalies from the single-body Hamiltonian picture.


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This paper presents a system for tracking the movement of laparoscopic instruments which is based on an orthogonal system of webcams and video image processing. The movements are captured with two webcams placed orthogonally inside of the physical trainer. On the image, the instruments were detected by using color markers placed on the distal tip of each instrument. The 3D position of the tip of the instrument within the work space was obtained by linear triangulation method. Preliminary results showed linearity and repeatability in the motion tracking with a resolution of 0.616mm in each axis; the accuracy of the system showed a 3D instrument positioning error of 1.009 ± 0.10 1mm. This tool is a portable and low&cost alternative to trad itional tracking devices and a trustable method for the objective evaluation of the surgeon's surgical skills.


The utility model discloses a waterproof wiring connector comprising a first waterproof head, a second waterproof head, a sleeve and a wiring body. The first waterproof head and the second waterproof head are respectively installed on the left end and the right end of the sleeve. The wiring body is installed in the sleeve. At least two wiring through holes are arranged in axial directions in the wiring body. According to the waterproof wiring connector provided by the utility model, through the above mode, the wiring body is installed in the sleeve and used for protecting safety of a cable; the clamping is reliable; the cable will not easily fall off; meanwhile, the waterproof heads are arranged, thus realizing a waterproof effect.


Environmental flows were introduced into the Cotter River in 1999 as a requirement of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Water Resources Act. A multi-disciplinary group comprised of a water utility, ACT Government and research organisations was formed to manage the Cotter River environmental flows program through adaptive management. The objective for the group was to balance water supply demands and environmental water needs. Based on scientific advice, changes were made to the delivery of environmental flows during drought in 2002-2005 and after the January 2003 bushfires. Ongoing ecological assessment formed a major component of the adaptive management approach by informing decisions regarding flow release strategies. Subsequently, the ecological outcomes of the new flow regime were assessed and formed a feedback loop for the decision making process. Another major component of the adaptive management approach was the implementation of a study design that was able to cope with changing questions and unforeseen events such as drought and fire. The success of the environmental flows program has highlighted the importance of collaboration between a utility, government and independent research organisations to ensure a balance between water supply demands and environmental water needs.


Relatively few studies have analyzed the mortality of follicular lymphoma (FL) patients in comparison with a sex‐ and age‐matched general population. This study analyzed the overall survival (OS) of patients with FL and compared their survival with the expected survival of a general population.


Fowl pox is a common disease of chickens and turkeys with economic importance to the poultry industry. Disease prevention is achieved by vaccination with live fowl poxvirus (FPV) or pigeon poxvirus. In recent years, numerous outbreaks have been reported in vaccinated flocks, suggesting that these vaccines are often not effective. Several hypotheses on possible cause for re-emergence are discussed, beside possible alternation in the pathogenicity and virulence of recent isolates, speculation on the modification in the biological phenotype of FPV due to integration of Reticuloendotheliosis virus (REV) in their genome were published. Because REV has been associated with immunosuppresion, its presence in the genome of FPV seems to play an important role in the pathogenesis of fowl pox and prolongs persistence of FPV in the bird population. In 2002 several outbreaks of avian pox were observed in North Croatia. Four strains of avian pox viruses were isolated from cutaneous lesions by inoculation of embryonated chicken eggs on the chorioallantoic membranes (CAM). The resulting proliferative CAM lesions contained eosinophilic cytoplasmic inclusion bodies. One isolate originated from a meat turkey flock and 2 strains were isolated from layers. The 4th one originated from a small pigeon population located in the same area. The further identification and differentiation of the 4 various avian poxviruses were carried out by the use of a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) combined with restriction enzyme analysis (REA). Using one primer set, which framed a region within the fowlpox virus (FPV) 4b core protein gene, it was able to detect avian poxvirus specific DNA from all 4 tested isolates. PCR results revealed no recognizable differences in size of amplified fragments between the different avian poxviruses from chicken, turkey and pigeon. Restriction enzyme analysis of PCR products using NlaIII showed the same cleavage pattern for turkey and chicken isolates and a different one for the pigeon isolate. Further examinations were carried out to determine the possible integration of Reticuloendotheliosis virus (REV) in the genome of isolated avian poxviruses. For this purpose a multiplex polymerase chain reaction for direct detection of FPV and REV was carried out. The obtained results revealed that REV was present in chicken' s and turkey' s strains of poxviruses, while the pigeon isolate was negative. The pathogenicity of these four poxviruses from turkey, hens and pigeon was unusually high causing mortalities between 29% (turkey) and 10 % (pigeon). The source of REV contamination is not certain. It is not known whether the vaccine strain used in Croatia is contaminated or REV is from natural infection. The immunosuppression caused by REV is stressed to be responsible for high mortality seen in chickens and turkey flocks.


Introduction According to the US Census, one in every six children of school age speaks a language other than English at home. These students, known as language minority students, are the fastest growing segment of our school population. They may speak only their native language, may be bilingual in English and their native language, or may speak English only (NCEIA n.d.). Approximately half of language minority students do not yet have sufficient proficiency in English to be able to succeed academically in classrooms in which English is the medium of instruction. These students, known as English language learners (ELLs) or limited English proficient (LEP) students, are rapidly increasing in numbers in our schools. In fact, the ELL population between 1994 and 2004 increased by 65% (NCEIA 2005). English language learners enter US schools at all different ages and grade levels. Some of them have had the opportunity to develop academic skills and literacy in their native language and others may have had interrupted schooling because of world events such as war, famine, displacement from their homes and other conditions. When they enter US schools these students face the challenge of having to learn academic content in their second or other language and acquire a new language (English) at the same time. In addition, they often face the need to adapt to a new culture, a new way of schooling, and a curriculum that may differ significantly from the school curriculum in their home country (Peregoy & Boyle, 2005). Because of these daunting challenges, English language learners are often at risk of school failure or dropping out of school at an early age (Garcia, 2000). According to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (2002), English language learners must become proficient in English and meet the same challenging academic achievement standards as their native English-speaking peers. In order to help English language learners tackle the challenges they face, it is critical that teachers be aware of methods and materials that will meet their needs. One aspect of instruction that is important that teachers learn to use with these students is appropriate classroom-based assessments (Pierce, 2002). Purpose of the Study This study investigated four case studies of middle school ELL students who used portfolios to improve their learning in an attempt to determine whether ELL students who were trained to use a portfolio management system for monitoring and managing their academic progress continued to use any of these strategies to guide their learning, even when this activity was not teacher-directed. The researchers were also interested in determining which strategies were most effective and how the students used them. We expect that this information will be useful to a practitioner who is attempting to develop effective strategies for other English language learners. Many educators have found portfolios to be beneficial for students in the classroom (Vacca & Vacca, 2005; Tierney, 1998; Paris & Ayres, 1994; Grazer & Brown, 1993; De Fina, 1992; Rief, 1992; Graves & Sunstein, 1992; Tierney, Carter, & Desai, 1991). Research focusing on ELL students indicates the use of the portfolio process is an effective way to guide them to become more self-directed, motivated, and successful (Lenski, Ehlers-Zavala, Daniel & Sun-Irminger, 2006; Moya & O'Malley, 1994; Newman, Smolen, & Lee, 1995; Smolen, Newman, Wathen & Lee, 1995). Experts in the field have stated that portfolios have an advantage over standardized tests in providing teachers with insight into what ELL students can do with what they know (Lenski et al., 2006; Genesee & Upshur, 1996; O'Malley & Valdez Pierce, 1996; Tannenbaum, 1996; Huerta-Macias, 1995). Rueda and Garcia (1997) found that portfolio data were more informative to teachers regarding culturally diverse students than were traditional standardized assessment data. …


PURPOSE: A piezoelectric resonator and piezoelectric filter utilizing the same are provided to have a small impedance that is less affected of spurious vibration, and a piezoelectric filter is provided to have a wide pass band that has a small ripple component in the pass band caused by the effect of the spurious vibration of the piezoelectric resonator. CONSTITUTION: A piezoelectric resonator(10) includes a substrate made of Pyrex glass or a material such as a quartz and a vibration section(20), formed on the substrate, provided with a dielectric thin film(14), a couple of electrode thin films(16) and a piezoelectric thin film(18). The electrode thin films(16) are formed at each sides of the piezoelectric thin film(18), and partially disposed through the piezoelectric thin film(18) to thereby form the pair of opposite electrodes(16). The piezoelectric resonator(10) further includes a supporting member for supporting the vibration section(20) which vibrates in an n-th mode of thickness longitudinal vibration or a thickness share vibration applied to the piezoelectric resonator(10). Each of the opposite electrodes(16) has a radius r and the vibration section(20) has a thickness t, wherein the r meet the requirements of r >= 20 t/n.


Because of the intense competition in the current global economy, a company must conceive, design, and manufacture new products quickly and inexpensively. The design cycle can be shortened through simulation. Rapid technical advances in many different areas of scientific computing provide the enabling technologies for creating a comprehensive simulation and visualization environment for assembly design and planning. An intelligent environment has been built in which simple simulation tools can be composed into complex simulations for detecting potential assembly problems. The goal in this research is to develop high fidelity assembly simulation and visualization tools that can detect assembly related problems without going through physical mock‐ups. In addition, these tools can be used to create easy‐to‐visualize instructions for performing assembly and service operations.


The breaking of T cell tolerance in autoimmune disease results in selective killing of healthy cells. In Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), autoreactive T cells use their T cell receptor (TCR) to recognize β cells by binding to the β cells' antigen‐peptide bound to Class I Major Histocompatibility (pMHC) molecules. The interaction of the TCR with the pMHC is required for T1D to develop; however, precise mechanisms and timing of β cell destruction have not been defined. A significant problem in developing T1D therapies and studying its disease initiation and progression is the absence of a noninvasive in vivo β cell imaging agent for early diagnosis and evaluation of potential treatments. To address this problem, we used phage display technology to isolate recombinant antibody fragments (Fabs) that mimic the TCR. Surface plasmon resonance showed that two Fabs, fIGRP and fHA, that target an islet‐specific glucose‐6‐phosphatase catalytic subunit‐related protein (IGRP) peptide and influenza hemagglutinin (HA) peptide respectively, restricted to the histocompatibility‐2 Kd (H2‐Kd) have nanomolar binding affinity. Using immunofluorescence microscopy, both Fabs were shown to successfully localize to β cells on cryopreserved mouse pancreas sections. The Fabs also blocked cytokine production of autoreactive T cells when presented with cognate pMHC in vitro. The ability to generate affinity reagents with high affinity and specificity for pMHC has vast potential for understanding where and when specific autoantigens are presented and by which cell types during the progression of T1D and developing targeted therapies for β cell recovery.


Firstly, well known Turkish poet Mukhammad Fuod Konrulu in 1914 in his article ― Dokurucu ve onuncu asirlerdaki Cagatay sairleru‖ (Poets of Chagatay in the IX and X centuries) [3] which was written on the basis of Navoi's ― Muxokamatul-lugatayn‖ (Discussion of two languages) gave some information about Mavlono Gadoiy. Besides this M.Fuat Koprulu in the book titled as ― Islam Ansiklopedis‖ (Wikipedia of Islam) published his article ― Chagatay literature‖ in which he wrote: The main intension was verifying the names ― Gadoiy‖ and ― Gado (Bagger) and distinguish the differences between them. He wrote that he didn't share the idea of being that well known and intelligent poet the same person who was called Gadoiy or Gado The word ― Gado‖ is translated as ― bagger‖ ―Gadoiy‖ means a person who takes after ― bagger‖ Perhaps in 1490 or in 1491/1492 90 year old Gadoiy was still alive. As it was mentioned by Navoiy that poet made his creative activity in Chagatay Language and his activity was in bloom in Obul-Kosim Bobur's time. Navoiy points at that person in the chapter dedicated to above mentioned man. In the period wen Navoiy was performing his activity on writing his ― Majolisan-nafois‖ (Elegent takings) poet Gadoiy was still alive. It the beginning of the article the aim of choosing that pen name was noted and it was said had been done it under the influence of Sufiy tendencies, and connected with principles of mode of living that is said to be one of forms of existence. Such kind of view point of Sufiy's beliefs makes me verify such kind of artistic attitude towards those thoughts. According to E.Akhmadkhojaev ― the Etymology of this pen name tells us that this man belongs to ordinary people he's industrious, in general, he's a representative of men living at that period [1, p. 14]. And we agree about these two standpoints Owing to Konrulus opinion Godiy was a successor of Sufi dynasty. His gazel written in Persian was mentioned in ― Radoif ul-ashor‖ (Rhymed verses) by Fakhri Khirrotiy. It shows that Godoiy was a member of Naqshbandiya trend. Besides, this E.Akhmadkhojaev notices that pen name has the meaning of poor, a man of no fortune. This idea found its proof in translation info Persian done by Khakimshokh Mukhammad Kazbiniy and it was included


In this paper I briefly review the existing literature on the complementarity between on-the-job training and R&D. I show that the complementarity is studied, on the one hand, within two lines of economic research, labour economics and endogenous growth. On the other hand, from the empirical point of view, some recent papers seem to confirm results of theoretical studies, by arguing that a specific training for R&D is quite often a crucial condition for adopting new technologies. I conclude that this issue is treated by different subsets of economic literature which need other improvements, and particularly, an integration


Considering the difference between focal mechanism solutions of Harvard and USGS,the article employs the program of focal mechanism solution,which combines first motion with amplitude ratio of P wave and S wave and is put forward by Snoke,to calculate the focal mechanism solutions of Jiashi earthquake of M_S6.1 on Aug.2,and M_S 6.4 earthquake on Aug.24,1998,in Xinjiang.Comparing our result with the results of Harvard and USGD and analyzing aftershock distribution,it shows that our result is reasonable,and the article discusses the practicability of the method.


To avoid conflict occurring in airport taxiway and ease air traffic controller load,a control strategy of taxiway conflict was proposed based on sensor network. The dynamic model of taxiway was constructed according to taxiway movement process,and the taxiway movement constrained model was built,controllers were designed using the partial correlation matrix method and logical mutual exclusion method for the problems of taxiway conflict,and the control command of lights was produced to control navigation lights by the controllers. Then,taxiway conflict can be avoided and guided automatically with navigation light. Simulation and example were provided to testify the effectiveness of the control strategy in the end.


This paper presents a real-time vision-based side vehicle detection system employing a parts-based boosting algorithm. Working at the part level, as opposed to the whole object level, enables a more flexible class representation and allows scenes in which the query object is significantly occluded to be classified. Therefore, a parts-based learning approach is proposed in order to better deal with side vehicle variability, illumination conditions, partial occlusions, and rotations. Most existing boosting learning algorithms usually select weak classifiers by minimizing a cost directly associated with the error rate, where the learned strong classifier may be sub-optimal for applications in terms of error rate. Nevertheless, the proposed Adaboost approach selects weak classifiers by minimizing multiple types of error functions. The idea is to define multiple types of error functions based on current strong classifier and each selected weak classifier results to represent different effects of each weak classifier. Therefore, weak classifiers can be selected with different requirements at the same time to avoid a sub-optimal solution. To reduce system computation, window-based tracking is employed. Moreover, Kalman filtering is used to predict the position of each part of vehicles in the image plane to effectively relocate the tracking windows. Compared with existing approaches, the proposed system appears to be capable of improving system efficiency and accuracy under varying lighting conditions, changing vehicle poses, and in the presence of partial occlusions. Our approach has been successfully validated in real traffic environments by performing experiments with a CCD camera mounted onboard a highway vehicle.


Emergence: (Un)common Intervention is a video that introduces a multimodal, interdisciplinary, and sensory art installation created by the artists, educators, and PhD students Malvika Agarwal and Sandra Poczobut. The composite of moving images and photos portray various iterations of the installation. The video captures a sensory aspect of the art, which reflects on the role of emergence and intra-action in engendering embodied reflexivity as a way to advance socially just pedagogies. It serves as an invitation for educators, students, and artists to consider collective processes of embodied reflexivity in their work through artistic undertakings in education.


A Model for the estimation of Individual and Societal risk from HAzards of Pipelines (MISHAP). This new risk-assessment methodology is the subjects of the present paper.


The mechanism of electrical conduction in polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) films sandwiched between similar and dissimilar electrodes has been investigated in both transient and steady state conduction modes. The thin films are of 20μm thick and obtained by the isothermal immersion technique. The conduction process is examined in a temperature range 40-80°C, with applied dc electric fields ranging from 10 to 100 kV/cm using both types of similar and dissimilar electrodes systems. The nature of transient currents has mainly been attributed to the dipolar nature in the lower temperature region where slope value m is found to vary from 0.43 to 0.62 for similar electrode system and from 0.78 to 0.98 for dissimilar electrode combinations. The steady state conduction current has been found to be strongly temperature dependent. The current-voltage characteristics show two regions of conduction: ohmic conduction with a slope of curve 0.48 to 0.68 at lower and non-ohmic conduction with a slope 1.87 to 2.05 at higher fields. These results have been interpreted in the light of Richardson-Schottky alongwith space charge limited (SCL) conduction transport mechanism.


Ground bounce is caused by rapid transitions at the input to the last stage of a CMOS output buffer. The noise is relatively independent of the output edge transition time. The critical noise observation point is the output of a nonswitching gate. More realistic ground bounce simulations can be obtained by observing the output of a nonswitching gate instead of the voltage at the package inductance. Ground bounce is shown to be independent of output risetimes, and nonlinear with the number of outputs switching or the inductance.<<ETX>>


Sampling diversity occurs under certain circumstances during multiple-frame imaging of a common object. When an undersampled sensor takes images without repeating the locations of the samples on the object, sampling diversity will occur. The undersampling causes the local phenomenon of aliasing, and small local differences between frames can be seen upon close inspection. Small object features near the sampling limit can exhibit radical changes and may even vanish if at Nyquist. The multiple frames can be combined with a Projection Onto Convex Sets (POCS) approach [1], resulting in significant resolution improvement. Under the assumption of linear transformation of coordinates, we discuss an algorithm that computes the result in FFT-time using the Fast Fractional Fourier Transform [2].


Single crystalline, thermally stable, Co(3)O(4) (111) holey nano-sheets were prepared by an efficient, template-free, wet chemical synthetic approach. The high energy (111) surfaces formed can be used as highly active heterogeneous catalysts for methanol decomposition.


Abstract This investigation addresses the implementation of sociocultural theory in second language classrooms as a means with which to foster and facilitate second language acquisition and cognitive development (Vygotsky, 1978). Concepts central to the successful realization of sociocultural theory in the language classroom (scaffolding, zone of proximal development, zone of actual development) are discussed and clarified for instructors and students. The true purpose of socioculturally sensitive pedagogy, the development of cognition and discourse, is presented as the first step in implementing sociocultural theory (Lantolf, 2000). Suggestions for classroom teachers are given so they can become aware of their own theoretical beliefs in relation to their classroom practices and methods of assessment. Introduction As the fields of language education (LE) and second language acquisition (SLA) continue to evolve and embrace new approaches and theories, it becomes essential that those involved in LE take the theories to task in order to clarify their applicability and pedagogy in the language classroom. The purpose of this analysis is to further explore the cognitive and sociocultural perspectives that compromise foundations for contemporary language classrooms (Bloom, 1956; Piaget & Inhelder, 1969; Vygotsky ,1978; Luria, 1981; Slobin 1986; Wertsch, 1991; Brooks & Donato, 1994; Wells, 1999; Lantolf, 2000). Both of these perspectives have fallen under the general shelter of sociocultural theory. Sociocultural theory has given rise to the practice of scaffolding by language educators where language, as will be demonstrated later, is to be used as a tool that shapes and assists individual learning (Volosinov, 1973; Bakhtin, 1981;Donato, 1994). However, the current view of scaffolding that has been observed in language classrooms has more in common with Behaviorist views of SLA than with sociocultural understanding (Skinner, 1957; Mantero,2002a, 2002b). Wiggins's (1990) concept of authentic assessment along with Tharp and Gallimore's (1988) view of the activity setting are presented as helpful concepts if teachers and students are to fully benefit from the work of sociocultural theorists and scholars. Review of Theoretical Framework The object, from a pragmatic viewpoint, of sociocultural theory is tool-mediated, goal-directed action (Lantolf & Appel, 1996). When placed in the second language classroom, this pragmatic goal often becomes overshadowed by lexical-linking and pseudo-scaffolded dialogues where language fails to become a tool for cognitive development that assists in mediating the human mind because the lesson or class is only input-based rather than process-oriented (Vygotsky, 1978; Krashen, 1982; Hall, 1995a, 1995b). As Vygotsky (1978) explains, "The tool's function is to serve as the conductor of human influence on the object of activity; it is externally oriented; it must lead to changes in objects. It is a means by which human external activity is aimed at mastering, and triumphing, over nature" (p.55). Tools (language) then assist in developing internal signs and meaning (intrapersonally) in relation to their use that was first interpersonally implemented. An obvious question that many teachers and scholars have is what the central purpose of language in a foreign or second language classroom is if it isn't to provide a firm linguistic arena for comprehensible input. Obviously, input has to play role in the language classroom. However, input as understood through sociocultural lenses becomes production (from student and teachers), which is the essence and purpose of language (Volisonov, 1973). While engaged in production, students use (and learn) language in order to mediate their own and other's understandings of concepts or actions. Vygotsky (1962) foreshadowed Volosinov's ideas by stating that in order for a person to learn and develop new knowledge, she or he has to be engaged in meaningful interaction with their environment. …


(WP03/02 Clave pdf) This paper investigates the sources of variability of MNC performance in different areas of the world, particularly the influence of corporate-level factors, the geographical areas, and their specific industries. The key goal is to measure to what extent MNC corporate-level resources, such as ownership advantages and core competencies, affect the performance of the MNC´s international subsidiaries.


Knowledge management has become an important tool in staying ahead in the competition between companies. In this paper five different phases of the knowledge management process are distinguished. The occurrence of knowledge management problems has been studied in a case study in a knowledge intensive company. Most of the problems in this case occur in the first three phases of the knowledge management process: knowledge acquisition, knowledge codification and knowledge dissemination.


Accidental or uncontrolled releases of heavy, flammable, or toxic gases may occur during production, storage, or transport of such gases and may pose a serious hazard to the public. A modeling system is presented that describes the behavior of such gases during several phases: (a) release; (b) gravity spreading, heating, and air entrainment; (c) dispersion; and (d) safety assessment. Specific phenomena considered include vapor flash-off, entrainment of liquid droplets and air, evaporation from a pool, slumping, cloud heating and dilution, changing meteorological conditions, and downwind transport. The safety assessment component provides spatial distributions of time-averaged concentrations and dosages; maximum concentrations, dosages, and their locations; and isopleths for specified concentration and dosage levels. The model may be used in real-time evaluation or as a predictive tool to describe instantaneous and continuous releases from multiple sources. (Author)


The method of dimensionality reduction (MDR) has been extended to the axisymmetric unilateral contact problem for a layered elastic medium so that the case of continuously inhomogeneous elastic foundation is covered as well. The corresponding MDR formalism has been developed for a circular contact area. Both the non‐adhesive contact and the JKR‐type adhesive contact are considered. The developed theory is verified by means of two special cases, and new results, in particular, have been derived for the case of a functionally graded solid with an exponential law of inhomogeneity.


In light of new historical materials,we have come to the conclusion that people have somewhat distorted xin,da,ya,the standards of translation put forward by the well-known translator Yan Fu.Even though the textual research of the so-called real intention may be prejudiced,it is still meaningful to enlarge the capacity of Yan Fu's standards and to strengthen their interpretations in terms of development and new practices.Yan Fu's translation practices justified his views and the essence of his views is really workable in translating.The traditional Chinese theories on translations are in line with their Western counterparts which often draw the same or similar conclusions.


This research aimed to implementation of promotion at Taman Rekreasi Alam Mayang in Pekanbaru. This research aims : (1) to knows the goals of the promotion at Taman Rekreasi Alam Mayang in Pekanbaru, (2) to knows the reasons why the promotion must doing at Taman Rekreasi Alam Mayang in Pekanbaru, (3) to knows the promotions programs that was doing by Taman Rekreasi Alam Mayang Pekanbaru, (4) to knows who is doing the promotion at Taman Rekreasi Alam Mayang Pekanbaru, (5) to knows where is the promotion of Taman Rekreasi Alam Mayang Pekanbaru was doing. sample in this research was 100 respondent. This research uses descriptive method to clarify the issues raised in this research. the results of this research indicate that based on the research results obtained on the implementation of promotion at Taman Rekreasi Alam Mayang in Pekanbaru could be good enough. this is proved by the acquisition of overall promotion programs total score is 3,609 points. constraints in the promotion of Taman Rekreasi Alam Mayang Pekanbaru: (1) the goals of promotion is to increase the society knowledge about tourism place, to increase the number of tourist, and to increase the owner income. (2) Taman Rekreasi Alam Mayang still have problems to do the promotion programmes, such as promotion within use television and radio media. (3) Taman Rekreasi Alam Mayang Pekanbaru use the brochure to promote their information. Keyword : Promotion, Programme, Advertising, Sales Promotion, Personal Selling, Public Relations, Direct Marketing.


A modified release composition comprising tacrolimus releases less than 20% w/w of the active ingredient within 0.5 hours when subjected to an in vitro dissolution test using USP Paddle method and using 0.1 N HCl as dissolution medium and has increased bioavailability by effectively reducing or even avoiding the effects of CYP3A4 metabolism. The modified composition may be coated with an enteric coating; and/or may comprise a solid dispersion or a solid solution of tacrolimus in a hydrophilic or water-miscible vehicle and one or more modifying release agents; and/or may comprise a solid dispersion or a solid solution of tacrolimus in an amphiphilic or hydrophobic vehicle and optionally one or more modifying release agents.


The Raman spectra of KHSO4 single crystals in different geometries have been investigated in the 10–4000 cm−1 range at 300 K, 150 K and 120 K. The infrared spectra of polycrystalline KHSO4 have also been measured. An interpretation of these results consistent with the crystal structure and other information on this system is presented.


The contribution of informal activities is per definition difficult to estimate as informal waste reclaimers have no inherent reason, obligations or simply not the capabilities to keep records. As 'formal' (official) performance data do not usually cover informal systems, official statistics (if even available) do not reflect the bigger picture of waste management in low-income countries. Data on informal sector waste management performance is important in policy-making and enforcement but also with respect to advocacy and visibility of informal systems. In many cases the informal workers are not recognised in having a key role in waste management systems and are running the risk of losing their livelihoods in modernisation processes. This paper aspires to bring together a large amount of research in this area and to compile research outcomes, mainly from the last decade, aimed at providing key parameters for initial appraisals in waste management planning or monitoring purposes. Key parameters include da...


The relationship between teachers and students is the most important factor in English teaching process. Such relationship has been changing according to certain theories such as the second language acquisition theory, the social constructive theory, etc. In China, quality education, which means the process in which people's characters and self-cultivations are molded and high-quality talents are developed through the means of education, has been proposed for tens of years, yet it hasn't been effectively carried out in college and university English teaching course. One of the reasons is that the traditional teacher-student relationship has hindered its development. Therefore changing such traditional relationship becomes a must if we want to meet the requirements of quality education. This paper discusses the conversion of such kind of relationship in English teaching course and explores the quality education towards the students in colleges and universities. Key words : Teacher-student relationship; Quality education; English teaching


Advanced heterodyne pump-probe techniques were developed and merged into broad-band 2D-coherent spectroscopy to study quantum state coupling within a wide energy range. We apply these NLO-techniques to NIR-materials like InAs QDs, PbS/CdS NCs and TMDs.


On the basis of the 1 degree girded data of the seasonal mean temperature and salinity at standard levels in the South China Sea, mean Brunt Visl frequency profiles were derived in order to compute numerically the vertical normal mode for different seasons in various part of the South China Sea, and the associate linearized equation for horizontal large scale waves is solved numerically with a improved thompson Haskell algorithm. Therefore the baroclinic gravity wave phase speed C n and corresponding Rossby radius of deformation ( R n ) are obtained. Due to regional variations of stratification and the depth of the different basins, these parameters vary considerable, but the effect of temporal variation of the stratification can be neglected in the estimation of the first baroclinic gravity wave phase speed ( C 1 ) and Rossby radius of deformation ( R 1). It is shown that the geographical distribution of C 1 and R 1 provide a framework for a coherent understating of the dynamics of circulation, meso scale eddies and some boundary phenomena, such as boundary current, fronts, coastal upwelling, coastal traped waves and continental shelf waves, etc.


Abstract The Space Age demands a new approach in the teaching of history according to a history professor (B.A., New School for Social Research; M.A., Columbia; Ph.D., New York University of Bronx Community College.


The key issue of this work is the development of a device for cleaning the internal surfaces of walls from solid particles that stick during the operation of the cyclone by providing vibration of the cyclone walls due to the pulsation of compressed air or steam pressure.


Blood vessels are essential for the delivery of nutrients and oxygen to tissues, as well as for the removal of waste products. Patients with tumors, wounds or diabetes all have active angiogenesis, ...


The following article was presented originally as a paper at the 11th annual WICHEN Communicating Research Conference on May 5, 1978 at Portland, Oregon. Editors of Image found it a forthright and challenging personal testimonial to the paradoxical nature of nursing research and decided it should have broader distribution. The paper has been edited for publication.


The invention relates to the technical field of daily consumer goods for killing malignant bacteria, viruses and funguses in oral cavity and throat, cleaning the oral cavity and preventing and treating oral diseases, and in particular relates to nano-silver mouth wash for preventing and treating oral diseases and a preparation method thereof. The mouth wash is characterized by comprising 0.1ppm-1000ppm nano silver and the following components in percentage by weight: 0.01-5% of a hemostatic, 0.01-5% of a topical anaesthetic, 0.01-10% of a bacteriostatic agent, 0.1-25% of a dispersant, 0.1-25% of a thickener, 0.1-15% of a wetting agent, 0.1-10% of an algefacient, 0.1-35% of an adhesive agent, 0.01-5% of a corrigent and 0.01-5% of a colorant. The principle is as follows: silver particles with diameter of 10-50 nanometers can be absorbed to cytomembranes of harmful microorganisms to damage protein capsids and DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) molecules of the harmful microorganisms to lead to death of the harmful microorganisms by interfering metabolism of the harmful microorganisms, so that the nano-silver mouth wash has broad spectrum sterilizing and bacteriostatic effect, is durable and effective in effect, free from toxic and side effects as well as drug resistance, safe and reliable, convenient to use, simple in production and preparation, and has very good preventing and treating effect to periodontal disease, acute and chronic aryngitis and oral mucosal diseases.


A multi-ply product comprising at least one layer A and at least one layer B, wherein layer A contains polycarbonate or polyestercarbonate and in the layer B is a composition containing polycarbonate and 50 ppm to 300 ppm, in relation to the mass of the composition, of diphenyl carbonate.


Abstract Contacting weather stations via modems to obtain weather data for crop simulations has become a common practice. Users sometimes encounter gaps in these data, and techniques are needed to estimate weather variables for days when the data are absent. The authors hypothesized that such estimations can be made using data from before and after the day with no data. Dependencies of weather variables of a particular day on weather variables from several days before and after could be very complex. To find and to express these dependencies, group method of data handling (GMDH), which is a tool for modeling complex "input–output" relationships by building hierarchical polynomial regression networks, was used. Data on daily solar radiation, maximum and minimum temperatures, and wind runs collected daily in Stoneville, Mississippi, during May–September of 1982–92 were used. Fourteen-hundred sequential 7-day datasets from the database were extracted. For each dataset, the authors assumed that weather variab...


T HAT there is considerable interest in visual education in marketing has been amply demonstrated in discussions of the subject at annual meetings of The American Marketing Association. Little was definitely known, however, about the extent to which teachers were employing motion and slide pictures in their courses or in what courses they were being used. The difficulty of securing suitable material, no doubt, has prevented many who approve of visual education methods in theory from making much practical use of films in the class room. A large number of catalogs and lists of films prepared by business and private organizations are available. A teacher, however, has no basis on which he can select a film that is of educational value. Many interesting and entertaining pictures put out by business firms, while excellent for use in the companies themselves, have proved to be of little or no value from the teaching standpoint. It was thought that it might prove helpful to marketing teachers if a comprehensive study were made of the use of motion and slide pictures, and if a list of recommended films were prepared. With this purpose in view, the Committee on Motion and Slide Pictures, sent out a four-page questionnaire in November, 1940, to members of the Association who are teaching marketing or related subjects. It was sent to 300 teachers in


In order to accurately analyze the emergency situation of ships at sea after a collision, this paper establishes a comprehensive evaluation model based on extenics. A safety evaluation indicator system is constructed, including three second-level indicators and fifteen third-level indicators. The classical domain and sectional domain of each indicator are established. Then the correlation degree of the indicator relative to each risk level is calculated according to the correlation degree function. The extension dynamic weight method is adopted to assign the weight to each indicator based on the risk level correlation degree. The weighted correlation degree is calculated to obtain the evaluation result. Finally, a case study is given to verify the effectiveness of the proposed model. Experiment results show that it is reasonable to use the extenics theory to analyze the emergency situation of ships after collision at sea.


Frankincense may be one of the most familiar essential oils known to man, possibly through its various religious connotations [1]. Although possibly most well-known as one of the 3 gifts of the three wise men to the baby Jesus, frankincense is mentioned in the biblical books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, 1 Chronicles, Nehemiah, Song of Solomon, Matthew and Revelation. The English word frankincense is thought to derive from franc encens, an antique French expression meaning "high-quality incense" with the word franc denoting "noble" or "pure". Unsurprisingly then, crushed frankincense is a principal constituent in the incense used in religious ceremonies throughout the world, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Shinto and Taoism. Further, the first recorded use of incense dates back to the Ancient Egyptian 5th Dynasty (2345-2494 BC).


Nardostachys chinensis (N. Chinensis) belonging to the family Valerianaceae have been used in traditional medicine to elicit stomachic and sedative effects. The present study investigated the effects of water extract of N. Chinensis in human lymphoma U937 cells. The proliferation of U937 cells was decreased by N. Chinensis. Anti-proliferative effect of N. Chinensis on U937 cells was associated with G0/G1 phase arrest, which was mediated by regulating the expression of p21 and p27 protein. In addition, the levels of CDK2, CDK4, CDK6, Cyclin D3, and Cyclin A were decreased, but Cyclin D1, Cyclin D2 and Cyclin E were essentially undetectable. N. Chinensis induced the differentiation of U937 as shown by increased expression of differentiation surface antigen CD11b, but not CD14. Taken together, these results demonstrated that N. Chinensis potently inhibits the proliferation of U937 cells via the G0/G1 phase cell cycle arrest in association with p21 and p27, and induces granulocytic differentiation.


A constellation of synonyms exist for the word "river": what distinguishes these naturally flowing watercourses from a beck, bourn, brook, burn, creek, rill, rivulet, runnel, or tributary may come down to the size of the stream or may simply be a regional preference. Rivers flow across every continent and on all but the smallest islands, carving, eroding, and reshaping the Earth's topography; connecting populations; enabling access to natural resources, commerce, and trade; defining boundaries; and offering sustenance and energy. Rivers have provided routes for explorers and adventurers and have roused the imaginations of writers and artists across cultures and history. An iconic depiction of life on North American rivers in the 1840s, The Jolly Flatboatmen, this month's cover image, is one of the most celebrated works by American painter George Caleb Bingham. This well-preserved painting is considered an early example of luminism, an American painting style that depicts the effects of light played out across tranquil settings, calm waters, and hazy skies. Drifting downriver, Bingham's happy-go-lucky crew pays little mind to their surroundings: nothing in this painting hints at the potential dangers of river life—shifting sandbars and shoals, flash flooding, submerged trees, injuries and diseases, or scheming pirates. The National Gallery of Art's overview states that "The composition is at once dynamic—the dancing man


The supercritical CO2 power cycle system for waste heat recovery (WHR) of internal combustion engine (ICE) has widely been concerned as a research hotspot. And the expander is a key component in the supercritical CO2 power system. Rolling rotor expander has the following advantages: compact size, light weight, less moving parts, high stability and long service life, which qualify it a very suitable choice for engine's waste heat recovery system. For a self-designed rolling rotor expander using supercritical CO2 as its working fluid, FLUENT software was used to simulate its internal flow field in this study, obtaining the changes of the internal pressure field and turbulent kinetic energy. The causes of local vortex in the expansion process were analyzed. Under different working conditions of the expander, the change of internal pressure and the distribution of P-V curve were observed, and the work capacity under different inlet pressure was analyzed. Results show that, the work capacity increases if the intake pressure increases within a certain range. However, if the inlet pressure keeps increasing and exceeds a reasonable limit, the local vortex in the suction process is enhanced and the pressure loss is increased and the degree of the turbulence is strengthened, which causes a certain impact on the expansion process and expander service life. The rotating speed has a great influence on the operation of the expander. These results provide guidance for the design and optimization of the supercritical CO2 expander in the future.


This study aims to objectively quantify and describe the diurnal patterns of physical activity (PA) in people with Parkinson's disease (pwPD) with mild-moderate disability. Eighteen pwPD wore a tri-axial accelerometer on their nondominant wrist 24/h day for 3 months. Data was processed using three different algorithms previously validated for PD and for healthy older individuals, to calculate daily steps and calculate amount and intensity of PA. The results show that participants tend to perform higher level of PA in the morning time slots and to be more sedentary in afternoon and evening. Such findings might help clinicians in suggesting proper strategies either to increase PA levels or optimally distribute it across the whole day.


[Objective] The aim of this paper was to study the optimum conditions of extracting leaf protein from the fresh leaves of Stylosanthes and provide theoretical references for the further development of Stylosanthes.[Method] Direct heating method was used to extract the leaf protein from the fresh leaves of Stylosanthes.The effects of ratio of material to water,water bath temperature,water bath time,beating time on the extraction of leaf protein was studied.Based on this,orthogonal design was used to optimize the extraction technology of leaf protein of Stylosanthes.[Result] The optimum technical parameter of direct heating method was the ratio of material to water 1∶ 5,water bath temperature 90 ℃,water bath time 5 minutes,pulp time 11minutes.The optimum technical parameter of orthogonal design was the ratio of material to water 1∶ 5,water bath temperature 80 ℃,water bath time 9 minutes,pulptime 5 minutes.[Conclusion] The main factor effected the extraction of leaf protein was ratio of material to water,and the effects of beating time was smallest.


Studies were initiated to determine whether tetracycline components such as tetracycline and 4-epichlortetracycline present. In commercial feed grade chlorteracycline (CTC) products interfere with AOAC Method 967.39. These investigations confirmed that the microbiological result for feed grade concentrates and premix products is not affected by the biomass matrix containing low levels of these other tetracycline components. Thus, the microbiological result can be directly correlated to the single CTC peak response in liquid chromatographic analytical procedures.


The malicious behavior and virus are always a biggest threat to a system. They are more vulnerable. When a malicious enters a system, it will immediately affect the entire system. Because of this, the system gets affected and also tends to work very slowly. The more danger is that, if it is a distributed system and when they are connected in peer to peer, the infected system will affect the other systems. To prevent this type of malicious attack, malicious behavior detection method is applied. This paper proposes a method in which one of the systems behaves as a protector system and the other system in the network acts a child system through this method, if any system is affected by malicious, the request is given to the protector system. The protector system sends an alert message to all other systems in the network. By applying patch framework, the protector system protects the child from the malicious attack


Continuing our recent argument where we constructed a FNBWW type spin-1 boson having opposite relative intrinsic parity to that of the associated antiparticle, we now study eigenstates of the charge conjugation operator. Based on the observation that if ϕL(pμ) transforms as a (0, j) spinor under Lorentz boosts, then transforms as a (j, 0) spinor [with a similar relationship existing between ϕR(pμ) and where w ith Θ[j] the well-known Wigner matrix involved in the operation of time reversal] we introduce McLennan-Case type (j, 0)⊗(0, j) spinors. Relative phases between ϕR(pμ) and and and ϕL(pμ), turn out to have physical significance and are fixed by appropriate requirements. An explicit construction, and a series of physically relevant properties, for these spinors are obtained for spin-1/2 and spin-1 culminating in the construction of a new wave equation and the introduction of Dirac-like and Majorana-like quantum fields.


[Objective] To construct corn cDNA library under the co-stress of drought and salinity,and analyze initially the expression of gene which related with the cell function.[Method] The total RNA of mixture tissue(leaf,stem and blossom bud) in the male and female differentiation period(12 leaves age) of corn YQ7-96 was extracted.By using SMART technology,cDNA library of pDNR-LIB vector was constructed.BlastX comparison and MIPS classification analysis of EST sequence were carried out by picking randomly the clone.[Result] 3 027 cDNA clones were picked out to sequence.94.45% EST length was bigger than 400 bp,and 1 861 single gene clusters were gained.The gene which maintained the normal physiological activity occupied 65.36%.The genes which involved in the intracellular transportation,signal transduction,cell defense and cycle,DNA metabolic process were respectively 9.26%,6.58%,2.63% and 3.16%.[Conclusion] Based on constructing successfully corn cDNA library under co-stress of drought and salinity,the generated EST was sequenced,analyzed and classified.EST which related to the cell function was screened,which laid the foundation for the following research.


Examines the strong vs. weak relationships between word recognition in isolation and in context hypotheses. Reports a lack of specific relationships for a group of severely disabled readers. Although the performance on these tasks was correlated at .68, a detailed analysis of individual performances demonstrated the inconsistent and idiosyncratic nature of the responses. The data, while not as clearcut as some reported earlier, seem nevertheless to support the weak relationship argument. In addition, two distinct types of disabled readers emerged from the analysis (those whose word recognition was superior in isolation and those whose word recognition was superior in context). Examination of individual response patterns suggest many traditional diagnostic assessment procedures may provide little useful information for instructional decisions.


Step-by-step procedures are described which can be used for the prelimi nary design of fiber composite box beams subjected to combined loadings. These proce dures include a collection of approximate closed-form equations so that all the required calculations can be performed using pocket calculators. Included is an illustrative example of a tapered cantilever box beam subjected to combined loads. The box beam is designed to satisfy strength, displacement, buckling, and frequency requirements.


Venture industry itself is risky, full of surprises and requires attention. Information is a new air, but it can be used in different ways, and sometimes might be harmful for the market. COVID-19 is a perfect example that happened only half a year ago: internet and media were overdosed with materials predicting the future of all VC industry and startups market. Eventually, all this data could influence a company with premature decisions and intensify the crisis. That's why it is crucially important to define and understand the media landscape. For this purpose, one of the methods of automatized linguistics is being used – sentiment-analysis. During the study, we confirmed the hypothesis of changes in the dynamics of emotional coloring of investors' publications under the influence of difficult-to-predict events in the long run. The main trends in terms of geography, investment industries, investment stage and average investment were described. In addition, a parallel with 2008 was found, which is another signal of the approaching new economic crisis. The results of the study are of high public importance, as they revealed the problem of the lack of resilience of the industry to emotional shocks and viral spread among participants in the ecosystem. Depending on the studied data sections, investors and founders of startups are able to properly adjust their long-term development strategies.


Abstract Biomimetics is the imitation of the systems, models, and nature elements for the motive of elucidating complex biological problems. In the current century, the use of nanoparticles in the treatment of biological systems (such as cancer and atherosclerosis treatment) is common in worldwide due to many properties of nanoparticles. In general, the size of nanoparticles are very small so that they can pierce extensively throughout the body. Keeping this in mind, the current article focusses the blood (treated as Phan-Thien-Tanner nanofluid) transport in the intrauterine cavity walls under the various effects such as induced magnetic field and solar radiation. For the formulation, the Cartesian coordinate is used, utilizing appropriate transformations and dimensionless quantities, the dimensional laboratory frame system converted to dimensionless wave frame system. The resulting system of equations are highly nonlinear, so we have used the regular perturbation technique to find the solution. Streamlines, velocity, pressure rise, temperature, and concentration have been plotted to see the blood transport in various situations. It is noticed from our analysis that the external effect of radiation enhances the peristaltic pumping. The nanoparticle temperature and concentration are enhanced with the increase of Brownian motion parameter. The sharp reductions in the induced magnetic field are seen with stronger Hartmann number.


Harmony is good." This is the central idea of the aesthetic tradition of the Chinese nation, and is closely related to their world outlook and outlook on life. The aesthetic thinking of considering harmony to be good that was formed on the basis of the unique concept of the Chinese nation that "the heaven and the man are combined into one" had already become a kind of popular thinking during China's ancient Qin Dynasty. After it was developed by Confucianism and Taoism in the two directions of advocating harmony between man and society on the one hand, and between man and nature on the other, by the process of promoting the mutual supplementation and mutual combinatin of the two directions, and through the artistic practice and theoretical summarization during the many dynasties, the thinking of considering harmony to be excellent has become a distinctive aesthetic tradition of the Chinese nation.


Purpose To assess the stemness and regenerative potential of cryopreserved corneal stromal stem cells (cryo-CSSCs) after long-term storage. We also used the secretome from these cells to observe the effect on wound-healing capacity of corneal fibroblasts and on the expression of fibrotic markers during wound healing. Methods CSSCs were obtained from three donors and stored in liquid nitrogen for approximately 10 years. Post thaw, cryo-CSSCs were characterized for stemness using phenotypic and genotypic markers along with colony-forming efficiency and three-dimensional spheroid formation. Multilineage differentiation was observed by differentiation into osteocytes, adipocytes, neural cells, and keratocytes. Secretome was harvested by culturing cryo-CSSCs in log phase. Wound-healing capacity was observed by live-cell time-lapse microscopy. Statistical analysis was done using 1-way ANOVA and Tukey posttest. Results CSSCs displayed good viability post thaw and showed >90% expression of stem cell markers CD90, CD73, CD105, STRO1, and CD166. cryo-CSSCs also expressed stem cell genes OCT4, KLF4, and ABCG2, and could also form colonies and three-dimensional spheroids. Multipotency assessment showed that all three cryo-CSSCs could differentiate into osteocytes, adipocytes, neural cells, as shown by β-III tubulin and neurofilament antibody staining and corneal keratocytes as observed by staining for Kera C, J19, and collagen V antibodies. The secretome derived from these three populations could promote the wound healing of corneal fibroblasts and reduce the expression of fibrotic markers SPARC and fibronectin. Conclusions CSSCs maintained their stemness and multipotency after long-term storage, and secretome derived from these cells can be of paramount importance for corneal regeneration and prevention of fibrosis.


This research was conducted to determine how much influence the Oil Palm Commodity has on GRDP growth, especially in the Plantation Sub-Sector in South Kalimantan Province, and to find out how much influence oil palm has on the environment so that it calculates the Green GRDP.Data was collected from various sources, including the Central Bureau of Statistics, NASA aerospace, Bank Indonesia, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, NOAA, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) , Greenpeace, the Palm Oil Association, BBC, PT. Perkebunan Nusantara 5. This research uses the calculation of Depletion, Environmental Degradation, and Depreciation which is used to identify the amount of value to be obtained by Green GRDP, which is expected to contribute and in line with the enactment of Government Regulation No. 46 of 2017 concerning Environmental Economic Instruments.This study finds that the Sub-Sector of Oil Palm Commodity Plantation is sufficient to contribute to the value of conventional GRDP in South Kalimantan Province. The implementation of Green GRDP is expected to be implemented in every district / city in South Kalimantan Province in order to create a sustainable use of natural resources.


The color reaction of α-cholestanol with acyloxysulfonium salt solutions prepared by several sulfoxides and acetyl chloride is reported. Optimal conditions for the reaction which could be employed were 1.25 mmoles acyloxysulfonium salt solution prepared by dimethyl sulfoxide and acetyl ckloride per mmole of α-cholestanol reacted at 70°C. The solution prepared by methyl methylthiomethyl sulfoxide and acetyl chloride can be used in place of dimethyl sulfoxide for the method of detection of α-cholestanol. The other sulfoxides, tetramethylene sulfoxide and diphenyl sulfoxide, were of no use for the method the authors employed.


The reaction of cellulose with phosphorous acid in molten urea afforded a white, water-soluble product. The product was a monoester of phosphorous acid, and all the phosphorus residues were in phosphonic form, i.e., cellulose phosphonate. Quantitative addition of acrylonitrile to the PH bonds in cellulose phosphonate occurred in the presence of sodium ethoxide. By alkali hydrolysis of the adduct, a polyelectrolyte having two different ionization groups, POH and COOH, could be prepared. Thermal degradation of three cellulose phosphonates, ammonium cellulose phosphonate (I), ammonium cellulose 2-cyanoethlyphosphonate (II), and ammonium cellulose 2-carboxyethylphosphonate (III), was examined. All three samples decomposed at a temperature around 270°C, but their thermal behaviors were different. Replacement of hydrogen in the phosphonic residue by 2-cyanoethyl and 2-carboxyethyl groups retarded dehydration of cellulose. Sample I had a satisfactory flame retardance; samples II and III were not flame resistant. Reduction of flame retardance may be due to the electron-withdrawing effect of the cyano and carboxyl groups.


The range of T cell abnormalities in advanced HIV-1 infection treatment is broad. The defects are both quantitative and qualitative and affect virtually every limb of the immune system. Beyond the precise measurement of naive T cells (CD45RA+CCR7+CD27+CD28+), the differential expression of different molecules on T cell allows the distinction between numerous subsets of resting or antigen-experienced T cells on the treatment. However, in spite of intense investigation, the mechanisms underlying highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) –induce immune reconstitution remain to be fully characterized. HAART treatment induced changes in the peripheral distribution of naive (CD45RA+ CD62L+) and memory CD45RA- CD62L+) cells, CCR5, CXCR4-, CD95- expressing T cells, T-reg cells and on gamma delta (ϒδ) T cells. As a concluding remark prolonged suppression of plasma viral load ( pVL) by HAART improves not only ɑβ T-cell function but also ϒδ T-cell reactivity, and it is strongly recommended that once started the treatment, sever immunocompromized patient should continue the treatment for long time.


In this paper we deal with the problem of missing data in environmental cost-benefit analysis. If government pursues the goal of maximizing social welfare, this implies that public funds should be allocated to those uses where they generate the highest net social benefit. This criterion makes it necessary to conduct cost-benefit analyses for public projects. While the assessment of project costs is typically rather straightforward, a comprehensive assessment of the project benefits is more complicated because one has to consider that also people living far away from the project site might benefit from that project. Neglecting these so-called passive use benefits would lead to a systematic undervaluation of environmental projects, thereby reducing their chances of being realized.


— Consideration was given to the graph-theoretical model of self-diagnosis at the system level under multiple permanent faults. A group of testing models based on complete unreliable tests was analyzed. For the models of this group, the necessary and sufficient conditions for t -diagnosability without repair were established. A critical review of the results obtained in the publications of various authors was given, and the noticed errors concerning the proof of the conditions for t -diagnosability without repair were corrected


We report preliminary results of magnetostratigraphy from an outcrop in Boso Peninsula, which is considered to record Matuyama-Brunhes polarity transition. The outcrop is ?4m height, facing west and situated along a roadside in Terasaki, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The sediment mainly consists of massive silt of Kokumoto Formation, Kazusa Group. The outcrop shows several tephra layers including TNTT (Byk-E) residing close to Matuyama-Brunhes polarity transition (Okada and Niitsuma, 1989).Inorder to identify the polarity of primary remanent magnetization recorded, we have taken 55 paleomagnetic drill cores at intervals of 1?10 cm. Progressive alternating field demagnetization (PAFD) was conducted on all the sub-samples taken from the drill cores. The higher coercivity ( > ?20 mT) magnetization component has mostly positive inclination (normal polarity) and shows a swing to negative inclination (reversed polarity) at 76-91 cm below TNTT. Preliminary results of progressive thermal demagnetization shows sharp drop in remanent magnetization by heating up to 175 ℃ . By heating above 175 ℃ , magnetization decreases gradually up to 300-350 ℃ and becomes unstable above 300-350 ℃ . In order to understand the origin of instability during heating to 30-350 ℃ , we have conducted progressive thermal demagnetization in combination with isothermal remanent magnetization acquisition. The results suggest the presence of (titano-)magnetite and greigite, and the production of magnetic mineral during heating above 200-350 ℃ in the laboratory. Combination of thermal remanent magnetization up to 200 ℃ and further AF demagnetization was conducted in order to extract primary remanent magnetization hidden by the strong secondary magnetization and thermal instability, however, the ex-traction of primary remanent magnetization was not successful. Further improvements in demagnetization might be pursued to clarify the magnetization at the time of deposition free from later diagenesis.


In order to understand what TCP is optimizing, let us start with a model for the following resource allocation problem: Given a network and a set of users, (i.e., flows identified as sourcedestination pairs), what is the optimal allocation of rates to these users? The notion of "optimal" must consider two aspects: utilization, i.e., how much of the available capacity is used; and fairness, i.e., how equitable the allocation is across users.


The objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that biochar, applied with cattle manure, promotes better development of seedlings of Magonia pubescens St. Hil. The experiment was conducted at the State University of Mato Grosso, Nova Xavantina, Brazil, in 2011. We used a completely randomized design, with twelve treatments and three replications. The substrates formed by the higher levels of cattle manure plus biochar (30%) provided better results of height, diameter and aerial biomass. However, the Dickson Quality Index has not confirmed the quality of seedlings in these treatments. We also observed that the doses of biochar (20 and 30%) when added separately to the Latosol, are not efficient for the growth improvement of the seedlings. Based on the present results, we validate the hypothesis that substrates formed with a mixture of cattle manure and biochar are effective to improve the production of seedlings of M. pubescens.


The article examines men's and women's views on their reasons for mental distress and on their coping styles, respectively. The data were taken from written statements given on two open-ended questions from a survey questionnaire returned by 43 men and 57 women who were self-reported, long-term users of these drugs, and from taped interviews with 10 respondents. Men's accounts (n25) expressed a layered theory of mental health: alcohol was a remedy to alleviate temporary strain caused by external pressure, while the use of psychotropic drugs indicated a loss of a men's assumed self-regulatory powers and autonomy. Women's accounts (n31) were stories of emotional pain related to their caring work in the private sphere, and psychotropics restored their capacity to carry out emotional labor. Recei6ed 17 No6ember 1998 Accepted 15 April 1999


In human neutrophils, TNF‐elicited O2− production requires adherence and integrin activation. How this cooperative signaling between TNFRs and integrins regulates O2− generation has yet to be fully elucidated. Previously, we identified δ‐PKC as a critical early regulator of TNF signaling in adherent neutrophils. In this study, we demonstrate that inhibition of δ‐PKC with a dominant‐negative δ‐PKC TAT peptide resulted in a significant delay in the onset time of TNF‐elicited O2− generation but had no effect on Vmax, indicating an involvement of δ‐PKC in the initiation of O2− production. In contrast, fMLP‐elicited O2− production in adherent and nonadherent neutrophils was δ‐PKC‐independent, suggesting differential regulation of O2− production. An important step in activation of the NADPH oxidase is phosphorylation of the cytosolic p47phox component. In adherent neutrophils, TNF triggered a time‐dependent association of δ‐PKC with p47phox, which was associated with p47phox phosphorylation, indicating a role for δ‐PKC in regulating O2− production at the level of p47phox. Activation of ERK and p38 MAPK is also required for TNF‐elicited O2− generation. TNF‐mediated ERK but not p38 MAPK recruitment to p47phox was δ‐PKC‐dependent. δ‐PKC activity is controlled through serine/threonine phosphorylation, and phosphorylation of δ‐PKC (Ser643) and δ‐PKC (Thr505) was increased significantly by TNF in adherent cells via a PI3K‐dependent process. Thus, signaling for TNF‐elicited O2− generation is regulated by δ‐PKC. Adherence‐dependent cooperative signaling activates PI3K signaling, δ‐PKC phosphorylation, and δ‐PKC recruitment to p47phox. δ‐PKC activates p47phox by serine phosphorylation or indirectly through control of ERK recruitment to p47phox.


Between the present invention, 1500 × relates to a carrier of the substrate for a liquid crystal display device having a size that is greater than 1800mm, and a pair of rod-shaped mutually parallel supporting the both end portion of the substrate support arms, the support arms which is located it characterized in that it comprises at least one auxiliary arm. This makes it possible to transport while minimizing the board deflection.


Abstract : This project developed and tested a model to compare different types of simulation supported training for trauma nursing skills among military and civilian nurses. Evaluation outcomes included measurement and comparison of changes in learning, knowledge, skills & critical thinking, and attitudes (KSA), and cost effectiveness for PC screen based (PCSB) vs. high fidelity (HF) simulation. HF and PCSB training sessions (cervical spine immobilization, CAT tourniquet application, nasopharyngeal airway insertion) and a model for assessing learning and cost benefit outcomes were developed and pilot tested. We found that both military and civilian nurses had an equal improvement in learning regardless of assigned simulation training group (HF or PCSB), and HF simulation is more expensive ($410) per session, compared to PCSB training ($55). Based on these findings, we conclude that for simple trauma nursing skill training, PCSB simulation supported training is cost effective and achieves the same learning outcomes when compared to HF simulation supported training. We recommend that HF simulation should be reserved for more complex training needs that require significant teamwork and human interaction. Limitations include a small sample; we recommend that this model be validated with a larger sample.


Nanostructure Polyaniline thin films doped with 0.5 M, 0.7 M, and 1 M of HCL were synthesized by simple and inexpensive chemical oxidative polymerization technique at room temperature. All prepared thin films of Polyaniline were characterized by optical absorbance study by UV-visible spectroscopy. The absorbance spectrum of Polyaniline shows three fundamental peaks at 356, 419 and 820 nm with increase in absorption intensity. The electrical study shows magnitude of resistance of HCL doped Polyaniline is dependent on doping level. Furthermore, the thin film of Polyaniline was investigated by Scanning electron microscopy for surface morphology study. The SEM micrograph represents irregular granular morphology. In order to investigate LPG sensing properties, I-V characteristics of the Polyaniline films doped with 0.5 M, 0.7 M, and 1 M of HCL were recorded at room temperature in presence of air and 100 ppm of LPG. The observed values of sensitivity found to be 7.21%, 9.85% and 17.46 % for 0.5 M, 0.75 M, and 1...


The influence of foliar-applied phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) on leaf photosynthesis, transpiration and water use efficiency during the season was studied in Malus domestica 'Golden Delicious'. The research was carried out on 14-year-old trees on M9 rootstocks. Trees were either sprayed with PK (Hascon M 10 AD), P (Radicon) or K fertiliser (Krad) or left unsprayed (control). PK spraying improved leaf potassium content and postponed the seasonal decrease in leaf potassium concentration. In other treatments, on the other hand, fertilizers were less effective in terms of leaf nutrient concentration enhancement. In general P, and to a lesser extent PK, spraying resulted in reduced leaf photosynthesis and transpiration to the K and control treatments. High leaf photosynthetic and transpiration rates were measured in the control. Trees sprayed with PK showed the highest water use efficiency during the summer period, which could be a benefit in response to water stress, frequently experienced under given climate.


The article develops recommendations for improving the methodological platform of strategic marketing as a determinant of sustainable business development. It is proved that sustainability is a concept that includes economic, environmental and social dimensions of activity at the company level. It is stated that the study examines the influence of two concepts of strategic marketing - market orientation and innovation orientation on sustainable business. The constructed model of the relationship of the hypotheses of the study: H1. 1: strategic market orientation has a positive attitude to the sustainability of environmental indicators; H1.2: strategic market orientation has a positive relationship with the sustainability of economic indicators; H1.3: strategic market orientation has a positive attitude to the sustainability of social activities; H2.1: strategic innovation orientation has a positive attitude to sustainability in environmental performance; H2.2: strategic innovation orientation has a positive relationship with sustainability in economic indicators; H2.3: Strategic innovation orientation has a positive attitude to the sustainability of social activities. The survey was conducted using structured questionnaires received from various employees, managers, agents, representatives and intermediaries of various pharmaceutical companies in Ukraine. Convergent validity and the Cronbach's alpha coefficient demonstrated convergent validity and internal consistency. It is reasonable that the research results show a significant relationship between strategic market orientation and innovation orientation with the sustainability of environmental, economic and social indicators of the pharmaceutical industry. The focus on strategic innovation with the desire to create and offer quality products and services, innovative solutions, waste control and resource use, will allow the company to achieve sustainability in productivity, as confirmed by H2.1 (0.59) and H2.2 (0.37). Strategic innovation orientation does not significantly affect the sustainability of social activities, which may be due to the fact that innovations have a greater tendency to improve environmental and economic indicators. It has been proven that effective market orientation and innovation orientation can provide a competitive advantage to pharmaceutical companies.


In this paper, design and characterization of a novel grating equilateral triangular patch antenna for its use in C-band application is presented. At first, a simple equilateral triangular patch is designed and fabricated on glass substrate with transparent ground plane, which is followed by grating of the radiating patch in three different ways. Microstrip line feeding technique is used for excitation of the radiating patch. Return loss measurements are carried out for all the antenna samples so as to obtain the best grating line configuration. Co-polar and cross-polar radiation patterns of the simple triangular patch and the grating triangular patch antennas are measured. With the introduction of the grating lines the matching performance of the antenna increases. A shift in the resonant frequency towards the lower side of the frequency spectrum is observed with the change in the number of grating lines of the antenna, whereas changes in the radiation pattern remains insignificant.


Biologically realistic site models require the ability to concurrently express variable asymptotes and polymorphism in curve shapes. Moreover, it is only logical and rational to require that these models be invariant to changes in the index or base age. This manuscript explains the Generalized Algebraic Difference Approach that can be used effectively to derive truly base-age invariant difference equations capable of describing concurrent polymorphism and variable asymptotes. This new generic methodology for derivation of even the most complex dynamic equations is mathematically sound. The equations derived with it can be extremely flexible and may generate intricate patterns of concurrent polymorphism and variable asymptotes. This methodology is relevant to all situations in which the dependent variable is a function of an unobservable variable, and the models can be implicitly defined by their initial conditions. It is equally useful for derivation of new equations and for improvement of existing base-age specific equations.


Streptocarpus makabengensis Hilliard, sp. nov. S. rimicolae Story affinis sed foliis utrinque glanduloso-puberulis (nee eglandulosis nee pilosis), ovario minute glanduloso-puberulo pilis patentibus (nee pilis ascendentibus ± 0.25mm longis aliis glandulosis aliis eglandulosis) distinguenda. Type: Transvaal, Pietersburg distr., Makabengberg, cult. RBG Edinburgh, C3864, from seed sent by G. McNeil (holo. E). This species is known only from the Makabengberg, south of the Blaauwberg in the north-western Transvaal, where Messrs. Clifford Thompson and Gordon McNeil found it in 1961, growing under rock outcrops. It is allied to S. rimicola, currently recorded only from the Waterberg. The plant has only one or two leaves, beetroot-red below, the colour being retained in cultivation; the leaves of S. rimicola only occasionally develop a red flush. Streptocarpus makabengensis is further distinguished by its very short glandular hairs (no eglandular ones are present), which occur even on the upper surface of the leaf, an unusual feature in Streptocarpus. The hairs on the ovary are patent, not upward-pointing as in S. rimicola. In other respects, the flowers of the two species resemble one another.


Objective:To study the relationship among telomerase activity,HPV 16/18 infection and its carcinogenic gene and cervical cancer.Methods:40 cases of infiltrating cervical cancer,110 cases of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia(32 cases CINⅢ,40 cases CINⅡ,38 cases CINⅠ) and 30 cases of normal control cervical fresh tissue were measured for telomerase activity using TRAP-PCR,for HPV 16/18 type DNA using FQ-PCR and for oncogene E6,E7 in the tissue of HPV 16/18-positive using PCR.Results:The strong telomerase activity in 40 cervical cancer(95%)(among 39 cases HPV16/18+,E6,E7 was positive in 17 cases) and telomerase was negative in 8 cases(1 case HPV16/18+ without E6,E7);Telomerase was positive in 28 cases CINIII(46.4%)(among 39 cases HPV16/18+,E6,E7 was positive in 22 cases) and telomerase was negative in 15 cases(none of HPV16/18+);Telomerase was positive in l2 cases CINⅡ(25.00%)(among 16 cases HPV16/18+,E6,E7 was positive in 4 cases) and telomerase was negative in 18 cases(none of HPV16/18+);Telomerase was positive in 3 cases CIN Ⅰ(10.00%),(0 case HPV16/18+ without E6,E7) and telomerase was negative in 16 cases(none of HPV16/18+);Only 1 of 16 normal control tissues was positive of telomerase activity with HPV 16/18 + and without E6,E7.Expression of telomerase activity(P0.01),HPV 16/18 infection(P0.01) and expression of HPV 16/18 oncogene(P0.01) were significantly greater in cervical cancer and precancerous lesions than those in benign lesions and normal control.Conclusion:Telomerase activity may play an important role in cervical carcinogenesis,and telomerase activity is strongly associated with HPV infection and oncogene in uterine cervical lesions.It is significant for discussing cervical disease advance and cervical carcinogenesis.


EXPERIENCES OF THE PROCESS AND OUTCOMES OF GROUP DREAM WORK Penny Makris Old Dominion University, 2013 Dissertation Chair: Dr. Radha Horton-Parker Clients often wish to discuss their dreams in counseling sessions in order to make sense o f their waking experiences. Although the efficacy of dream work has been indicated in numerous studies, other studies indicate that a majority o f therapists report a lack of knowledge in working with dreams. The purpose of this qualitative heuristic design study was to explore the experiences of individuals participating in dream work groups that use the Ullman method as a foundation for exploring and finding meaning and waking life relevance from dreams. The Ullman method features a series o f structured steps in which all group members participate in assisting the group member who shares a dream in finding its meaning. After researcher immersion in the topic, seven participants were recruited through criterion and snowball sampling methods. Triangulated data sources included face-to-face individual interviews, written journal entries, and creative art responses with accompanying written artist statements. Six major themes emerged from the analysis of the data: Parameters, Space, Inner Activations, Connections, Transformations, and Integrations. Results o f this study indicate that participants experienced beneficial outcomes whether they were engaged in the process as a "dreamer" or person sharing a dream, or as a group member assisting others to find meaning in their dreams. Findings also indicate that life issues addressed and resolved through group dream work are similar to issues that clients bring to counseling sessions.


A study on the Zeeman effect of Cl 35 nuclear quadrupole resonance spectrum was carried out on a single crystal of cyanuryl chloride. Three distinct q -tensors were found in this crystal, two of them being equivalent. The directions of the principal axes were determined within the accuracy of 1° . It was concluded that in the crystal all molecules are disposed parallel (or antiparallel) to one another and three C–Cl bonds of a molecule are on a plane, making an angle 120° with one another, one of them being not equivalent to the other two. A large asymmetry parameter, 0.26, was obtained. From the coupling constant and the asymmetry parameter, the double bond character and the ionic character of C–Cl bonds were estimated to be 10% and 17%, respectively. The large double bond character was considered to be associated with the large electronegativity of nitrogen atoms in the ring.


Presented in the international conference Socially Accessible Defibrillation and Prophylaxis of the sudden cardiac death (Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, September, 14-15, 2006). Legal aspects of introduction of programs of socially accessible defi-brillation in territory of subjects of the Russian Federation are discussed on the basis of laws and acts. Practical recommenda-tions on legal maintenance of the program at a regional level are given.


It is shown that for an appropriate class of dissipatively perturbed Hamiltonian systems, the number of unstable modes of the dynamics linearized at a nondegenerate equilibrium is determined solely by the index of the equilibrium regarded as a critical point of the Hamiltonian. In addition, the movement of the associated eigenvalues in the limit of vanishing dissipation is analyzed. ©1995 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.