Peer-to-peer(P2P) based management schemes have been used for mobility management,but there have been no systemic analyses of such schemes.This study analyzes the similarities and differences of P2P network and mobility management systems to show that the value of P2P networks for mobility management is distributed hash table(DHT) based information spreading.A performance analysis model is used to compare the performance,load balancing and scalability of such schemes with the traditional mobile Internet protocol(IP) mechanisms.Simulations of the effects of the system parameters on the system performance show that DHT-based mobility management schemes improve the load balancing and user scalability compared with traditional mechanisms,but have deficiencies in query properties and network scalability.The key to designing such schemes is to reduce the effects of logical inconsistencies and physical topologies on the mobility management.


Fundación Infantil Santiago Corazón is a non-profit private organization. The foundation ́s objective is to help children and new born babies who suffer from any heart disease by collaborating with the economic resources to pay for the interventions, surgeries, medicines, treatments and attentions that they require to be able to continue living. Day after day the foundation has focused its efforts in obtaining resources from many different sources to be able to invest money in projects that will end up in new possibilities of preserving children ́s lives. In despite of the source that the foundation wishes to use, national or international, to obtain a donation they need to supply information about the project, about the benefits that the project will bring to the community and many others. With the purpose of visualizing the projects in a clear way, besides having all of the important information that the different cooperators demand, the present work focuses on developing a document that allows the Foundation to learn about the application of the Logical Framework Approach, which is a methodology used worldwide to plan, to design and to evaluate projects, specially when it concerns a social purpose. Starting off with the importance of making use of this methodology, and continuing with a practical and more real example of how it can be applied to a real life case, the Logical Framework Approach was developed for a project that the foundation currently has: The equipment and accommodation costs of an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for children and babies with heart diseases, in conjunction with CORBIC Instituto Cardio-Neuro-Vascular, an institute dedicated to provide clinical care. Furthermore, a data base of possible cooperators was elaborated with the purpose of offering to the Foundation a starting point for possible sources of cooperation, whose areas of interest are the childhood and health. As a final conclusion the social foundations need to constantly develop long term relationships and strong bonds with many possible cooperators. Finally, it is important to take into account that in any project for which a lot of medical equipment is required, it is always a good idea to tell suppliers that the equipment is needed for a social project with the objective of helping the poor children of a specific community because in many cases they can donate all of the equipment or at least part of them.


This paper offers an overview of the Italian CLARIN consortium after six years since its establishment. The members, the centres and the repositories and the most important collections are described. Lastly, in order to showcase the visibility and the accessiblity of Language Resources provided by CLARIN-IT from a user-perspective, we show how Italian resources are findable within CLARIN ERIC.


Papermulberry is blindly commonly used for anti-aging,health and beauty.The related mechanisms of its actions were analyzed.It is believed that Papermulberry could nourish Yin,purge fire and promote urination to achieve its role of anti-aging,health and beauty.In current days,deeply studies on the mechanisms of anti-aging,health and beauty,are of great significance.


Geometrical Product Specification and Verification (GPS) are a means to transform function dependent demands as defined by the customer into produced work pieces. The newly developed so-called Skin-Model allows the complete implementation of Geometrical Product Specification and Verification into Co-ordinate Metrology and vice versa. Selected series of work pieces from industrial manufacturers are measured in a precision measuring laboratory and based on the measurement results gained it is possible to carry out extensive evaluations by using statistical methods e.g. correlation analysis. This allows to get information about interrelationships between different geometrical deviations and on this basis it is possible to influence manufacturing conditions for decreasing production costs and increasing product quality.


The effects of pulse drip, drip line position and soil mulch on water use efficiency in yields of zucchini cv. Clarinda were evaluated. The experiment was conducted in the experimental area of the Engineering Department of the Federal University of Lavras, Lavras, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, for two years. For the first year of the experiment, the experimental design was a randomized block design with a 2 x 2 x 2 factorial design (continuous and pulse drip irrigation, surface and subsurface dripping, with and without plastic mulch), with four replications. For the second year of the experiment, the design was completely randomized in a 2 x 2 x 2 factorial design with eight treatments and five replications. In relation to the position of the drip line, the subsurface drip line was installed at a 0.15-m depth, and the soil mulch was made with double-sided plastic (white/black). The results indicated that pulse drip irrigation did not affect the yield of zucchini and that soil mulch increased the yield and water use efficiency. In terms of the drip line position, the subsurface drip line increased the yield in the first year, but it had no effect on water use efficiency.


Various robust control applications require the value set of an uncertain transfer function, G(s, q), which is the complex-plane region {G(jω,q): q ∈ Q} where q is a vector of uncertain parameters. When the transfer function can be decomposed into a tree structure with disjoint sets of uncertain parameters, the value set synthesis process is simplified. A recently published bond-graph-based technique provides the means to synthesize a tree-structured transfer function (tstf). However, the method is difficult to use when the sensor-actuator pair is not collocated or nearly collocated. The present work overcomes this limitation by employing bond graph transmission operators to couple the input/output variables. Using the operators, we provide a method to synthesize a tstf, regardless of the separation of the sensor-actuator pair. A comprehensive example demonstrates transfer function synthesis using the operators. The technique provided here significantly augments the class of systems for which tstfs can be readily synthesized.


TYPE: CREATOR/AUTHOR: CONTRIBUTOR: PUBLISHER: LANGUAGE: COVERAGE: SECTOR: "this report attempts to draw out some prospects for the future of intersectionality in the Spanish polity, emphasizing possible points of contention or resistance that might be found around intersectionality and the European discourse on diversity. It also proposes some hypotheses about the consequences of the absence of an intersectional point of view among public and non-governmental actors, and of a simultaneously dominant unitary approach, for the reproduction of a wide range of inequalities" (p.4)


This chapter disputes the notion that city satire is exclusively a metropolitan—London—form of writing, arguing that it was also a cultural form, a disposition, a way of thinking, available to all manner of late eighteenth-century people including the two working-class, provincial writers considered here. Two workers—a domestic servant and a stocking maker—raise questions about the uses of satire in class analysis and about satire's audiences and satire's users. The chapter is also an argument with the many eighteenth-century commentators who told historians that they should have no doings with satire.


The present study attempts to assess poverty using two commonly used indices namely Progress out of Poverty Index (PPI) and Progress out of Deprivation Index (PDI or DI) of 325 households, spread in twenty-nine villages of Hoshangabad and Mandla districts of Madhya Pradesh, India. The analysis of PPI and PDI scores showed that the poverty of a household/community decreases as their level of the economy, occupation and education improve, irrespective of their social class to which the household/community belongs. With this finding, it is recommended that prioritisation of the beneficiaries of programmes and policies related to poverty eradication in the forest fringe villages should not be based on caste or social class, but on household's occupation, economy and education.


PURPOSE: A beam based mobility supporting method which considers load distribution and a system thereof are provided to form an accurate beam through the system, thereby adaptively supplying an access link by considering mobility of a user. CONSTITUTION: A mobility determination unit(310) determines mobility support for a mobile terminal based on location information of the mobile terminal. When the mobility support for the mobile terminal is necessary, a beam control unit(320) controls the beam output for the mobile terminal corresponding to the location information of the mobile terminal. A cooperation transmission unit(330) performs cooperation transmission with a base station which is adjacent to the mobile terminal, corresponding to control of the beam output. When the cooperation transmission with the base station is completed, a handover performance unit(340) performs handover to the base station. [Reference numerals] (310) Mobility determination unit; (320) Beam control unit; (330) Cooperation transmission unit; (340) Handover performance unit; (350) Load determination unit;


PURPOSE
To develop a model predicting the probability of detecting prostate cancer (PCa) recurrence outside the prostatic fossa on PSMA PET/CT in patients with biochemical recurrence (BCR) after radical prostatectomy (RP).

MATERIALS AND METHODS
We retrospectively included 419 consecutive patients with BCR (PSA<2.0 ng/ml) after RP who underwent 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT to guide salvage therapy. Patients receiving androgen deprivation therapy between RP and PSMA PET/CT were excluded. We used multivariable logistic regression to assess predictors for the detection of PCa recurrence outside the prostatic fossa on PSMA PET/CT. We minimalized overfitting of the model and used decision curve analysis (DCA) to determine clinical utility.

RESULTS
Median PSA at time of scanning was 0.40 (interquartile range 0.30-0.70) ng/ml. 174 (42%) patients had PCa recurrence outside the prostatic fossa. PSA at time of scanning, and grade group, N-stage and surgical margin status at RP specimen were significant predictors for detecting PCa recurrence outside the prostatic fossa. The bootstrapped AUC of this model was 0.75 (interquartile range 0.73-0.77). The DCA showed a net benefit by a model-based probability from 16%. Limitations include the retrospective design and the missing histological correlation of positive lesions.

CONCLUSIONS
Next to the PSA value at time of scanning, grade group, N-stage and surgical margin status at RP specimen are significant predictors for detecting PCa recurrence outside the prostatic fossa on PSMA PET/CT. The presented model is implemented in a dashboard to assist clinicians in determining the optimal moment to perform 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT in patients with BCR after RP.


Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with extensive neurologic comorbidities. It is hypothesized that the repeated nocturnal apneas experienced in patients with OSA may inhibit the normal apneic response, resulting in hypoxic brain injury and subsequent neurologic dysfunction. In this study, we applied the recently developed OxFlow MRI method for rapid quantification of cerebral metabolic rate of oxygen (CMRO2) during a volitional apnea paradigm. MRI data were analyzed in 11 OSA subjects and 10 controls (mean ± SD apnea-hypopnea index (AHI): 43.9 ± 18.1 vs. 2.9 ± 1.6 events/hour, P < 0.0001; age: 53.8 ± 8.2 vs. 45.3 ± 8.5 years, P = 0.027; BMI: 36.6 ± 4.4 vs. 31.9 ± 2.2 kg/m2, P = 0.0064). Although total cerebral blood flow and arteriovenous oxygen difference were not significantly different between apneics and controls (P > 0.05), apneics displayed reduced baseline CMRO2 (117.4 ± 37.5 vs. 151.6 ± 29.4 µmol/100 g/min, P = 0.013). In response to apnea, CMRO2 decreased more in apneics than controls (−10.9 ± 8.8 % vs. −4.0 ± 6.7 %, P = 0.036). In contrast, group differences in flow-based cerebrovascular reactivity were not significant. Results should be interpreted with caution given the small sample size, and future studies with larger independent samples should examine the observed associations, including potential independent effects of age or BMI. Overall, these data suggest that dysregulation of the apneic response may be a mechanism for OSA-associated neuropathology.


Topicality. The conceptual foundations of institutional support for the development of regional economic systems around the world are in state of constant transformation according to the impact of key topical trends. During the last two decades, the EU has adopted policy of active investment support for the development of local destinations, territorial centers of resource concentration and economic growth. The general rules of the investment activities conducting are combined with targeted measures of support for the implementation of strategically significant projects. The emphasis in the European regional policy has shifted towards the will of the investments attracting so much that, in fact, the whole policy of stimulating of regional sustainable development has turned into investment policy. An important task for the practical implementation of tools for a project, decentralization approach is the development of methodical tools for the preparation and execution of priority investment projects in the territorial communities in order to develop scientific and applied tools. Even the consideration of specific practical situations is urgent with the purpose of generation of new organizational and economic mechanisms that are to stimulate investment development of territories. Despite numerous theoretical and applied developments in the field of the socio-economic development stimulation of regions and territorial communities, the questions remain unanswered regarding the methodological bases for regulation of priority areas of economic activity of territorial communities and methodological approaches to selection, assessment of the degree of perspective and promotion of implementation of priority investment projects taking into account the specifics and the concentration of local resources. In more specific and applied aspects, the issue of project incentives for socio-economic development of communities is unresolved for the conditions of the national economy, on the basis of decentralization reform and taking into account the requirements of the ideology of sustainable development. Also, the description of various situations with the organization of socio-economic development of the territorial community in the conditions of decentralization, as an example of concrete projects, is still insufficiently considered.Aim and tasks. The purpose of the article is to formulate conceptual foundations, methodological approaches to the stimulation of the sustainable development of territorial communities in the conditions of decentralization, using the best European principles, practices and on the basis of specific situation description of the development and implementation of a long-term investment project for the territorial community. Consideration of the prospects and key aspects of the implementation of investment projects will be considered on the example of the planned association of the Lyman united territorial community of the Tatarbunarian district of the Odessa region.Research results. The conceptual, methodical principles of project support of investment activity in territorial communities are considered, algorithm of selection and support of investment project realization, which is a priority for the territorial community, is defined. There is considered, on the example of the Lyman United Territorial Community, a project on integrated recycling and rational waste management, the results of which the experts of the Institute for Market Problems and Economic & Ecological Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine with representatives of the future community testify to the demand for an individual, pro-project approach to the solution of territorial communities problems, on the basis of local features. Thus, in the considered example, taking into account the specifics of composition, volumes, garbage structure and taking into account the seasonal fluctuations in its formation, the original methods are proposed that are available for the community during the processing of waste products into useful products, which are in demand, first of all, in the domestic market segment of the same community. The economic, social, ecological effectiveness of this project is determined, prospects of viability and opportunities for project development are estimated.Conclusions. The experience of working with representatives of territorial communities in the field of implementation of scientific and applied developments to stimulate the socio-economic growth of economic systems on the basis of sustainable development suggests the need for methodological tools on planning sustainable development of territorial communities in the context of decentralization reform.The prospects of the proposed approach include the possibility of local administration and application of measures of economic and organizational assistance for the implementation of such unique projects by the very same territorial community. Support for promising investment projects can be carried out directly by the administrations of territorial communities on the basis of scientifically substantiated principles concerning economic, tax, organizational and other types of regulation.


Regularized Statistical Material Decomposition in Medical Imaging by Won Seok Huh Chair: Jeffrey A. Fessler In viewing underlying pathology with medical imaging, often specific material components contain most of the diagnostic information. Therefore, material component separation is desirable in many medical applications. Recent generations of MRI and X-ray CT systems can collect multiple measured data sets by changing data acquisition parameters, e.g., pulse sequence timing parameters in MRI and X-ray tube voltage in CT. These systems allow one to separate images of material components. In this thesis, we present novel image decomposition methods for MRI and X-ray CT applications. These methods use regularization and multiple data sets. We also propose iterative algorithms to minimize appropriate regularized least-squares cost functions. In MR imaging, we investigated penalized-likelihood approaches that can jointly estimate water components, fat components, and field map. The methods lead to improved chemical components estimates by using regularization of the filed map. In dual-energy CT reconstruction, we proposed a penalized weighted least square method that separates two material density maps from fast kVp-switched sinograms without any interpolation. We also developed a novel iterative algorithm


Recently, three‐dimensional proximal isovelocity surface area (3D PISA) method has already been widely used in tricuspid regurgitation assessment. This study attempts to demonstrate the feasibility and accuracy of 3D PISA quantifying tricuspid regurgitation and explore the clinical value of 3D PISA in quantifying tricuspid regurgitation.


This guide supports the research needs of students enrolled in Cosmetology degree, diploma, certificate, and CCP programs, as well as the Cosmetology Instructor certificate program at Brunswick Community College.


As an undeveloped dialectal mine, the Yue dialect in the Xi Jiang River Valley widens our vision with its lexical and grammatical features. Compared with Cantonese in Guangfu Subgroup, it shows more ancient evidences in lexicon system, some words reflect earlier pronunciational features, and this dialect demonstrates closer relationship with Neoteric Mandarin, Ancient Baiyue Language and Min Dialect. The author of this thesis discusses the strong word-building ability of some affixes, different systems of pronouns and auxiliary words, and delicate diversities in word orders.


An image sensor packaging structure comprises an image sensor chip, a cavity wall, a metallic protruding point and a PCB substrate, wherein the upper surface of the image sensor chip is provided with an image sensing area and a first pad enclosing the image sensing area, the cavity wall is situated on the upper surface of the image sensor chip between the image sensing area and the first pad, encloses the image sensing area and forms a cavity in the image sensing area, the metallic protruding point is situated on the first pad, and the PCB substrate on the image sensor chip has a first opening penetrating through the PCB substrate. A second pad is arranged on the PCB substrate on the periphery of the first opening, and a lens module group is arranged on the surface of the PCB substrate away from the second pad. The second pad on the PCB substrate is bonded with the first pad on the image sensor chip through the metallic protruding points. The image sensing are of the package structure is less damaged or polluted, and the stability and reliability of the packaged device are improved.


A protein with DNA binding, renaturation, and strand-transfer activities has been purified to homogeneity from broccoli (Brassica oleracea var ifalica). The enzyme, broccoli DNA strand transferase, has a native molecular mass of at least 200 kD and an apparent subunit molecular mass of 95 kD and is isolated as a set of isoforms differing only in charge. All three activities are saturated at very low stoichiometry, one monomer per approximately 1 O00 nucleotides of single-stranded DNA. Strand transfer is not effected by nuclease activity and reannealing, is only slightly dependent on ATP, and is independent of added Mgz+. Transfer requires homologous single-and double-stranded DNA and at higher enzyme concentrations results in very high molecular mass complexes. As with Escherichia coli RecA, transfer by broccoli DNA strand transferase depends strongly on the presence of 3' homologous ends. assay. A 170-bp DNA fragment labeled at both 3' ends was incubated in strand-exchange buffer with no protein or 2 or 10 nM bSTase. The reactions were performed in the presence of 1 mM EDTA (EDTA), no Mg 2+ (-Mg), or 7 mM ( + Mg). Similar results were obtained in the presence of 1 mM ATP.


SUMMARYA majority of states, including Washington and New York, have statutes that prohibit aiding suicide. This article presents the argument employed in a constitutional challenge to Washington's statute. By prohibiting mentally competent, terminally ill patients from hastening death by self-administering drugs, the state intrudes into and controls a profoundly and uniquely personal decision, one that is properly reserved to the individual, to be made in consultation with his or her doctor. This argument rests on Casey and Cruzan concerning constitutional liberty interests, and addresses the issue of equal protection. A case concerning aiding suicide in terminal illness will eventually reach the U.S. Supreme Court; if a federal constitutional right is recognized, states will likely be allowed to regulate but not prohibit physician-assisted death; if not, litigation will move to states' courts, and activity will increase in state legislatures.


The thesis is focused on venous catheters for cancer patients that are part of their treatment. The work is divided into theoretical and practical part. The first one, theoretical part, is focused on venous inputs, namely peripheral, central venous catheters, venous ports and PICC. There are described indications, contraindications, methodology of implementation, nursing care and complications for each input.
The practical part contains data interpretation which has been obtained on the basis of survey.


The object of research is the neuron network with the special switcher structure. The subject of research is the neuron network application in information coding and data transfer systems. The tools used for research are artificial intelligence methods and neuron networks. The artificial neuron network must be trained previously. The goal is to reduce time of the neuron network training and expenses on the neuron network design. The new way of information coding on base of the artificial neural networks was developed. Application fields are the data transfer systems used the radio channels, mobile communications, telecommunications.


Instruments for in vivo identification and quantification of marine organisms are becoming more common, and the interpretation of data from these instruments is still evolving. In the present study, we compare the sizing performance of 3 instruments: (1) a black and white (B/W) FlowCAM II; (2) a BeckmanCoulter Multisizer III (MIII); and (3) an inverted microscope. We applied 3 different particle sizing algorithms available from the FlowCAM to suspensions of 5 dif- ferent particle morphotypes (4 different phytoplankton species and a spherical NIST calibration bead). The FlowCAM generated size distributions similar to those reported by the MIII for the spherical calibration beads. However, differences in reported sizes emerged among FlowCAM algorithms as well as among instruments when applied to morphologically more complex parti- cles, such as diatom chains. There was an immediate and substantial loss of cell counts when live cells were fixed in Lugol's solution, but only minor differences in cell size distributions among the different FlowCAM algorithms. The difference in sizing performance of the FlowCAM algorithms affects biovolume estimates of the natural plankton samples analysed. Species diversity was apparently higher in samples analysed by microscopy than with the FlowCAM, but the cell size distribution from the microscope was extremely narrow compared to FlowCAM and MIII. The present study demonstrates that the particle sizing algorithm has severe impact on the character- istics of the particle size distribution and on the total community biomass estimate.


Rice quality is considered as the 2nd most important trait in rice breeding programs after yield, whereas in some cases as the most important where rice quality is the most valuable trait. Better quality rice gives better returns to the farmer therefore rice lines with better yield as well as supreme quality is very important while breeding for rice crop. In the present study, sixty (60) promising high quality rice lines were evaluated for their grain shape quality traits, cooked grain and physico-chemical traits were studied. Results depicts signifi cantly different behavior of rice genotypes for all the studied quality traits. All the traits showed more than 60% heritability emphasizing the significant heritable behavior of the genes involved in these traits as well as polygenic behavior of the traits. Average grain length (AGL) showed significantly negative genotypic correlation with average grain length (-0.4158*) and elongation ratio (-0.3153*) where as positive significant genotypic correlation (0.4143*) with cooked grain lemgth. Average grain thickness had highly significant and positive genotypic correlation (0.8689**) with average grain width while elongation ration had highly significant and positive genotypic correlation (0.7118**) with cooked grain length.


Fuzzy relations are simple mathematical structures that enable a very general representation of fuzzy knowledge, and fuzzy relational calculus offers a powerful machinery for approximate reasoning. However, one of the most relevant limitations of approximate reasoning is the efficiency bottleneck. In this paper, we present two implementations for fast fuzzy inference through relational composition, with the twofold objective of being general and efficient. The two implementations are capable of working on full and sparse representations respectively. Further, a wrapper procedure is capable of automatically selecting the best implementation on the basis of the input features. We implemented the code in GNU Octave because it is a high-level language targeted to numerical computations. Experimental results show the impressive performance gain when the proposed implementation is used.


Materials from the Li(1−x)MnxTi(2−x)Crx(PO4)3 (x=0, 0.5, 1) solid solution were obtained by solid state reaction. The structure of the selected Li0.5Mn0.5Ti1.5Cr0.5(PO4)3 composition was determined from X-ray diffraction data using Rietveld analysis. It is similar to that of MnTiCr(PO4)3 (space group R3c) with the Ti and Cr atoms in the Nasicon framework, while the Mn atoms are statistically distributed in the M1 sites. A comparative study of lithium intercalation in LiTi2(PO4)3, Mn0.5Ti2(PO4)3, and Li0.5Mn0.5Ti1.5Cr0.5(PO4)3 clearly illustrates that only the M2 sites are involved in the intercalation for Li0.5Mn0.5 Ti1.5Cr0.5(PO4)3, showing thus that in the pristine material the M1 sites are fully occupied by 0.5 Li atom and 0.5 Mn atom.


Unfortunately in listing the names of those who contributed statistics which were used in preparing the article on "Exploratory Drilling in 1953," published in the June number of the Bulletin, the name of WILLIAM R. HADAWAY, who assisted Clyde L. Murray, Jr., was omitted. We wish in this place to give him full credit for all the work which he put into this compilation. End_of_Article - Last_Page 1826------------


Objective The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of transient elastography, the direct fibrogenic markers YKL-40, and transforming growth factor &bgr; (TGF-&bgr;1) alone or in combination versus liver biopsy for detecting the stage as well as the progression rates of hepatic fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis C with or without schistosomiasis. Patients and methods A cohort study was performed on 117 patients with hepatitis C virus alone or coinfected with schistosomiasis. Patients were enrolled and prospectively evaluated with two liver biopsies (at entry and at the end of follow-up), and true rates in the progression of fibrosis were calculated per year. Fibroscan examination and YKL-40 and TGF-&bgr;1 evaluation were carried out at baseline and follow-up and the results were compared and correlated with histopathologic findings. Results A significant increase in fibrosis progression rates occurred in the coinfected group (0.45±0.29) compared with the monoinfected group (0.13±0.26) (P<0.001). The progression of fibrosis rate/year had a direct linear correlation with fibroscan (r=0.599, P<0.001), YKL-40 (r=0.630, P<0.001), and TGF-&bgr;1 (r=0.626, P<0.001). Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value were as follows: 93.5, 96.1, 96.63, and 92.59% for fibroscan; 88.23, 90.90, 88.23, and 89.63% for TGF-&bgr;1; and 87.70, 89.28, 90.7, and 89.91% for YKL-40, respectively (95% confidence interval). Conclusion Fibroscan, TGF-&bgr;1, and YKL-40 can be used, alone or in combination, as noninvasive markers for detecting the stage of hepatic fibrosis in the treatment candidates, for evaluating the efficacy of treatment and monitoring of disease progression in treated patients, and for diagnosis of liver cirrhosis in nontreated ones.


The commemoration of romantic poets began early and has persisted for centuries. Indeed, as this distinguished study recalls, there was already an inherently retrospective, undead spirit in the cur...


The aims of this study is to determine the effect of the focus on the customer, continous improvement education and training, unity of purpose, the award system, invelvment and empowerment of employees on employee performance. This study uses primery data source , questionnarre. This study populationns 50 employees on operational section which work in BTN Bank in Surabaya. Sampling uses complete enumeration technique. After the distribution of questionnarres, obtarned sample of 42 employees of the operational section, and data analysis uses SPSS 20.0. these result indicate that 1) focus on the customer has no significant effecton employee performance, 2) continues improvement has no significant effecton employee performance, 3) education and training has no significant effecton employee performance, 4) unity of purpose has no significant effecton employee performance, 5) the award system has no significant effecton employee performance, 6) invelvment and emprovement of employees on employee performance has no significant effecton employee performance. The test resut F can nbe concluded that focus on the customer, improvement education and training, unity of purpose, the award system, invelvment and empowerment of employees on employee performance. Simultaneous has no significant effect on employeeof operational section performance.

Keyword: TQM,the focus on the customer,improvement education and training, unity of purpose, the award system, invelvment and empowerment of employees on employee performance. This study uses primery data source , questionnarre


Tony Lingard is special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCo) in a large comprehensive secondary school. He believes that the requirements of the Code of Practice detract from his capacity to support pupils with special educational needs. Anticipating the introduction of a revised, but still significant, bureaucratic burden in the new Code, he reports his use of a questionnaire to gather the views of other secondary SENCos in his LEA. The results are challenging but compelling. Do individual education plans (IEPs) help subject teachers to address individual pupils' special educational needs? Do targets help pupils and parents to engage with priorities for learning? Would whole-school strategies for meeting special educational needs be more effective, efficient and inclusive than the current individualised system? Tony Lingard's article will prompt reflection in schools around the country as SENCos await the launch of the revised Code.


Recently food waste has attracted many attention world wide and it requires a concrete solution. Foodstuffs lost during the processing is known as food losse, while left over or unconsumed food is known as food waste. Waste from tofu home industry still contains protein which may lead to emission of green house gases, i.e. nitrogen gases, expected to contribute to the climate change. Service learning is an effective pedagogical method which bridges service and learning through an actual experience and reflection to internalize values. In this study, a stand alone Environmental Service Learning (ESL) was incorporated in "Technology and Waste Utilization" course at Politeknik Tonggak Equator (POLTEQ), Pontianak. The ESL was conducted at a Tofu Home Industry to estimate the Nitrogen Footprint.
Aims of this research were (1) to estimate the nitrogen footprint of the home based tofu production, and (2) to ascertain to what extent ESL application can improve environmental awareness among the students participating in the course.
This research employed a qualitative approach, i.e. Participatory Action Research (PAR). The principle of PAR is involvement of individuals as an important element of the study. ESL is implemented in learning about nitrogen footprint calculation in a tofu home industry. Nitrogen footprint is a measure of anthropogenic nitrogen consumption and discharge. In this study nitrogen footprint and virtual nitrogen were used to estimate nitrogen gases discharged by the tofu industry using Life Cycle Assessment approach. The nitrogen footprint and virtual nitrogen were calculated based on protein contents of the waste and product with a conversion factor of 0.16.
Total Nitrogen generated by the tofu industry are 2.368 kg, and 71.04 kg, 852.48 kg, 8524.8 kg, 85248 kg in 1 day, 1 month, 1 year, 10 years and 100 years, respectively. The results of pre-test and post-test showed that the ESL participants acquired a better knowledge on the pollution of tofu industry and its climate change implication. Improved cognitive, affective and psychomotoric competences were also found after the completion of ESL. Through the reflection session the participants are able to realize and have empathy on the challenges faced by tofu home industry owner and workers, as well as on the environmental impact of tofu production. Moreover, the ESL participants have committed to practice a more environmentally friendly food processing and consumption.
Key words : Food Waste, LCA, Nitrogen Footprint, Environmental Service Learning


You have heard of computer games, right! Probably you might have had a chance to play with a friend or the computer itself. If you have not, try now (take five minutes); that computer you are using has a number of games including and not limited to Solitaire or Ink Ball. Wow! how does it work? how does it judge its moves? Outsmarts you ha! What are we thinking now--it puzzles; there must be some logic behind this! True, there is, and that 'puzzle' is the act of programming. "A beginner in programming must emphasize the how of programming: how to develop the solution to a given problem, how to organize a program, and how to make effective use of the standard techniques that represent the "tricks" of trade" (http://users.csc.calpoly.edu).Therefore, this is a very interesting Module as we introduce what programming is and also familiarize ourselves with frequently applied terms in the programming world. This serves as an entry level programming course designed to teach students the basics of programming. The primary goal of the course is to learn how to efficiently solve programming problems and provide foundation of basic knowledge regardless of the programming language. It introduces the fundamental building blocks of programming such as variables, operators, control structures, arrays and subroutines. The student will learn how to apply problem solving techniques in programming through creating flowcharts and pseudo codes. A high level programming language (C) will be used to write small programs to reinforce concepts learned during design. URI http://oer.avu.org/handle/123456789/660 COLLECTIONS Computer Science Resources En LINKS Events Videos Photo Gallery Annual Reports Newsletters AVU in the press Careers Tenders CONTACT US Cape Office Park (Opposite Yaya Center Ring Road, Kilimani PO Box 25405 00603 Tel : +254 2


This paper addresses the topic of the Service Creation Environment (SCE) within a Telco environment and what is required for a dynamic, simple and easy to use Telco 2.0 developer community, which will enables developers to easily develop new applications such as blended or mash-up type services using exposed telecom assets through open operator APIs.


Human synovial joints are remarkable as they can last for a lifetime. However, they can be affected by disease that may lead to destruction of the joint surface. The most common treatment in the advanced stages of joint disease is artificial joint replacement, where the diseased synovial joint is replaced with an artificial implant made from synthetic materials, such as metals and polymers. A new technique for repairing diseased synovial joints is tissue engineering where cells are used to grow replacement tissue. This paper explores the relative merits of synthetic and tissue-engineered implants, using joint replacement as an example. Synthetic joint replacement is a well-established procedure with the advantages of early mobilisation, pain relief and high patient satisfaction. However, synthetic implants are not natural tissues; they can cause adverse reactions to the body and there could be a mismatch in mechanical properties compared to natural tissues. Tissue-engineered implants offer great potential and have major advantages over synthetic implants as they are natural tissue, which should ensure that they are totally biocompatible, have the correct mechanical properties and integrate well with the existing tissue. However, there are still many limitations to be addressed in tissue engineering such as scaling up for production, bioreactor design, appropriate regulation and the potential for disease to attack the new tissue-engineered implant.


Simple Summary Impaired cognition can be a late effect after treatment in long-term testicular cancer survivors, negatively affecting their daily life. However, little data is available beyond 20 years post-treatment. We assessed cognitive impairment in very-long-term survivors after treatment. In this study, we enrolled testicular cancer survivors with a follow-up duration ≥ 20 years—and age-matched healthy controls. Cognitive testing included the Auditory Verbal Learning Test, Letter Fluency Test, and Trail Making Test. We used fasting blood samples to assess the presence of hypogonadism and measured cardiovascular damage and aging parameters. We included 184 testicular cancer survivors (66 chemotherapy patients, 53 radiotherapy patients, and 65 orchiectomy only patients) and 70 healthy controls. The median follow-up was 26 years. Testicular cancer survivors performed worse on cognitive tests compared to controls. In univariate analysis, the presence of hypogonadism was associated with lower cognitive scores. Physicians and patients should be informed about timely cardiovascular risk management and testosterone supplementation therapy during follow-up to reduce the risk of cognitive impairment. Abstract Background: Impaired cognition can be a late effect after treatment in long-term testicular cancer (TC) survivors, negatively affecting their daily life. However, little data is available beyond 20 years post-treatment. We assessed cognitive impairment in very long-term TC survivors after CT or RT and compared the results with stage I TC survivors and controls. Methods: In this cross-sectional multicenter cohort study, we enrolled TC survivors (treated with orchiectomy followed by CT or RT or orchiectomy only)—with a follow-up duration ≥ 20 years—and age-matched healthy controls. Cognitive testing included the Auditory Verbal Learning Test, Letter Fluency Test, Category Fluency Test, and Trail Making Test. We used fasting blood samples to assess the presence of hypogonadism and measured cardiovascular aging parameters, including carotid pulse wave velocity (c-PWV) and advanced glycation end products (AGEs). Results: We included 184 TC survivors (66 CT patients, 53 RT patients, and 65 orchiectomy-only patients) and 70 healthy controls. The median follow-up was 26 years (range: 20–42). TC survivors had a lower combined score of the cognitive tests (mean cumulative Z-score −0.85; 95% CI −1.39 to −0.33) compared to controls (mean 0.67; 95% CI −0.21 to 1.57, p < 0.01). In univariate analysis, the presence of hypogonadism (β −1.50, p < 0.01), high c-PWV (β −0.35, p = 0.09), and high AGEs (β −1.27, p = 0.02) were associated with lower cognitive scores, while only AGEs (β −1.17, p = 0.03) remained a significant predictor in multivariate analysis (Model R2 0.31, p < 0.01). Conclusions: Long-term TC survivors performed worse on cognitive tests compared to controls. Physicians and patients should be informed about timely cardiovascular risk management and testosterone supplementation therapy during follow-up to reduce the risk of cognitive impairment. Trial Registration: NCT02572934.


A map of Mount Wutai 五台山 can be seen in the Dunhuang Mogao Caves no.61 dated in the Five Dynasties. This map is very similar to that which had been found and recorded by Yuanren 圆 仁, a Japanese monk of the Tang Dynasty. Conclusion can be reached that the two were copied from same sample. The similar maps can he seen in the other caves, which belong to the middle Tang Dy- nasty (781-848). Comparing these maps with that of Central Plain, this paper thinks that the early copies for reproduction of the maps are originated from central China. The arts from Sogdian Area of Central Asia gave a strong influence on the maps of Mount Wutai.


Communication plays a central role in 3 manuscripts in this issue: communication with patients about health risk, communications with family and patients about end-of life-care, and communication with patients with intellectual disabilities. As one of my teachers once reminded me, we may send a


Burbridge grew up as a member of the Bluegrass gentry in Scott County. His grandfather emigrated from Virginia, like thousands of others in the 1790s, with a Kentucky land warrant for his service in the Revolutionary War. His father built up his holdings of land and slaves to become one of the wealthiest men in Scott County. Stephen would eventually relocate to Logan County, but never appeared to question the culture in which he was raised: He was a wealthy slaveowner descended from a line of wealthy slaveowners. When he assaulted these values as military commander of the state, his contemporaries hated him as a traitor to his class and his race.


This study investigated the effects of affective factors on computational thinking and problem-solving. Computer science subjects are becoming part of the regular curricula in K-12 and higher education to enhance computational problem-solving skills. However, affective factors influencing computational thinking skills and computational thinking components predicting problem-solving skills have yet to be fully explored. This paper proposed a conceptual model to predict (a) four affective factors that influence computational thinking self-efficacy and (b) six computational thinking components that affect problem-solving self-efficacy. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze self-report data from college students to examine the direct relationships among study variables. The findings showed that two affective factors (i.e., programming self-efficacy and computer science usefulness) significantly predicted computational thinking self-efficacy and influenced problem-solving self-efficacy. Also, two computational thinking components (i.e., algorithm and debugging) were the significant determinants of problem-solving self-efficacy. The results validate the importance of affective factors in computer science education and suggest specific computational thinking activities that should be emphasized in computer science curricula to facilitate problem-solving skills.


Ranunculus silerifolius var. silerifolius and var, glaber were cyto-logically examined. The karyotypes observed in var, silerifolius were classified into four different types, Matsuyama, Mugi, Otaru and Karatsu, as found in var. glaber. The F1 plants between var. silerifolius and var, glaber, both of which have the same karyotype, showed the silerifolius-type in external morphology and their meioses were normal. The features of F2′s were variable as seen in the field. Hence, it may be concluded that the external morphological variation occurred independently of the chromosomal variation, which played an prominent role in the intraspecific differentiation of R. silerifolius.


In view of the symbiotic relationship between local colleges and local society,the employment pressure of law students and other factors,the law education of local colleges should be judicial examination-oriented,and be made an all-round reform around cultivating purpose and the judicial examination,a state-level exam.On the basis of 16 core courses,local colleges should adjust lesson plans,appropriately increase or decrease the number of the classes,choose the appropriate teaching materials,emphasize the case study,improve the practice lessons,and reform the examination methods.At the same time of improving the teaching quality,an effort should be made to improve the pass rate of the judicial examination to develop more and better applied-talents for the local community.


In order to understand the behavior of shallow structures in dynamic snap-through or buckling, a detailed study has been made for a plane, viscoelastic, three-hinged truss with a concentrated mass at the central hinge, and with a normal load of constant magnitude applied suddenly at this hinge. The dynamic buckling criterion is found to correspond to values of the parameters for which the solution goes into the saddle point of a two-dimensional autonomous system. It is shown that another dynamic buckling criterion, based upon the asymptotic behavior of solutions in time, can give incorrect results in certain cases. Two methods to compute buckling loads are investigated with the aid of a phase plane diagram and potential curves. Approximations to the buckling load, including an upper bound, are computed by means of an energy integral method. The exact buckling loads are computed by numerical integration of the governing differential equation.


The influence of probe length to diameter ratio (X) and filling material on the thermal conductivity (k) probe technique was studied using glycerol with probes of four different λs (4.1, 7.5, 13.6, and 54.3) filled with either high k paste or air by applying a maximum slope data reduction method. Statistical analysis showed the highly significant influence of X and significant influence of the filling material. Noncalibrated k values of the smallest X probes were 93% above the published value, whereas those of the largest λ probes were virtually identical to the published value. Separate measurements on chocolate pudding and starch gels showed that 7.5 X k were virtually identical to the largest X probe k when the former probes had been calibrated using glycerol. The use of short air-filled probes is not recommended when the maximum slope method is applied.


In Papers I and II (1, 2) the reaction between thiamine and diazotized p-aminoacetophenone in alkaline solution (3) was studied and a method of applying it to biological materials was described. Recently Lohmann and Schuster (4) reported that thiamine may exist in nature as the pyrophosphoric ester to constitute cocarboxylase, the coenzyme of carboxylase. Cocarboxylase has biological activity corresponding to free thiamine (4). It will be shown that in yeast as much as 75 per cent of the vitamin may be in the esterified form. Preliminary tests conducted with the phosphoric esters of thiamine' indicated that these compounds react with the diazonium salt to yield colored solutions (orange to pink). The pigments of such solutions, however, are not extracted by xylene, but remain in the aqueous phase.2 Since in this chemical method the intensity of pigment in the xylene layer only is determined, the total thiamine content cannot be estimated unless a quantitative hydrolysis of the esterified forms


A laser-transferable polymer gel separator formulated from an imidazolium-based ionic liquid, poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF)-HFP, and ceramic nanoparticles was prepared and electrochemically characterized by ac-impedance spectroscopy and in lithium-ion microbatteries. Size and weight percent effects of the nanoparticulates added to the laser-transferred separator indicate that nanoparticulates under 100 nm in size and in the 10 wt % range exhibited the highest ionic conductivity (1-3 mS/cm). Li-ion microbatteries prepared using this separator, a LiCoO 2 cathode, and a carbon anode maintained an average discharge voltage of up to 4.2 V with a reversible specific energy of 330 mWh/g.


Objective: To evaluate how to improve the therapeutic effect and survival rate of advanced lung cancer.Methods: 131 patients with advanced lung cancer were divided nonrandomly into sequential group and concurrent group.The effect and side effect were compared.Results: In sequential group,partial remission was 47.3%,and one-year survival rate was 38.2%.In concurrent group,partial remission was 61.8%,and one-year survival rate was 46.0%.There were significant differences in partial remission and one-year survival rate between these 2 groups(P0.05).The hematologic toxicities and esophagitis were less evident in sequential group than in concurrant group.Other toxicities were similar.Conclusion: In patients with advanced lung cancer,radiotherapy concurrent with chemotherapy can significantly improve the tumor control rate and one-year survival rate without increasing the adverse effect.


The structures of the plastic crystal (PC), orientational glass (OTG), liquid (LQ) and ordinary glass (OG) phases of 1,6-anhydro-β-D-glucopyranose (levoglucosan) have been investigated using X-ray diffraction and molecular modeling. The experimental diffraction data in the forms of static structure factors and pair distribution functions are analyzed in reciprocal and real spaces and compared with results of model-based simulations. A new approach to modeling the structure of the disordered phases, taking into account the intermolecular scattering contribution in the form of sharp Bragg peaks, the slowly varying intensity associated with intramolecular correlations and the diffusive component resulting from structural disorder, is applied. In the case of the LQ and OG samples, reverse Monte Carlo simulations are also used. The PC and OTG phases show long-range ordering of the hexagonal close-packed (hcp)-type structure up to 120 Å with random orientation of the molecules. Assuming a rigid molecular skeleton, isotropic free rotations of the molecules about their geometrical center in full and limited angular ranges are generated in theoretical models of the structure. It is demonstrated that the adoption of free rotations of the molecules leads to the best fits to experimental data for each studied phase of levoglucosan. The diffraction patterns of the LQ and OG samples show a relatively sharp first peak originating from quasi-Bragg planes of the densely packed face-centered cubic (fcc) type molecular arrangement. Moreover, the slowly varied intensity component of LQ and OG is practically the same as that of PC and OTG, suggesting that the intramolecular structure of these four phases does not change. Interestingly, structural correlations for the disordered LQ and OG states extend surprisingly far, up to about 50 Å. In addition, for all levoglucosan phases investigated, the paracrystalline disorder imposed on the generated models resulted in better compliance with the experimental data.


Five trial factors were selected to construct the functional model for a mixtured pasture of white clover and tall fescue,they were date of sowing,seeding rate of grass/legume,level of N and P fertilizer application and cutting frequency.The relationship between herbage yield and trial factors was analyzed through the model.The results indicated that the best plan was to sow in September,seeding rate of grass 75%,applying N and P fertilizer 0.15 t/hm~2 and 0.3 t/hm~2 respectively,and cutting 4 times.


A receiver with an electrical decision feedback equaliser for data recovery of a 20 Gbit/s polarisation multiplex signal is demonstrated.


Diabetes is a fastgrowing disease and a global health problem. It´s important that people with diabetes learn to manage their self-care to avoid complications, maintain a good health and get a free ...


In an extension of speculations that physical space-time is a fractal which might itself be embedded in a high-dimensional continuum, it is hypothesized to "compensate" for local variations of the fractal dimension by instead varying the metric in such a way that the intrinsic (as seen from an embedded observer) dimensionality remains an integer. Thereby, an extrinsic fractal continuum is intrinsically perceived as a classical continuum. Conversely, it is suggested that any variation of the metric from its Euclidean (or Minkowskian) form can be "shifted" to nontrivial fractal topology. Thereby "holes" or "gaps" in spacetime could give rise to (increased) curvature.


This study assessed the mandatory mediation in civil cases in Olongapo City. It utilized the descriptive-survey research method with the questionnaire as the primary data-gathering tool. Sixty-six (66) respondents participated in the study. The study also used an unstandardized questionnaire validated by a panel of experts. To analyze the data, the researchers utilized the following statistical tools: frequency, percentage, weighted mean, and Pearson Chi-Square test. The study confirms that respondents are highly aware of mediation rules, proceedings, and mediators' code of ethical standards. Results also revealed significant relationships between the level of awareness of the respondents of the mandatory mediation of civil cases and age, the level of awareness of the code of ethical standards with the highest educational attainment, and length of service. In addition, the study also found significant relationships between the profile variables and the extent of implementation. Finally, there was a relationship between the level of awareness and the extent of implementation of the mandatory mediation of civil cases in terms of submitted and disposed cases. The study results served as the basis for developing a Proposed Enhancement Program in implementing Mandatory Mediation of Civil Cases in Olongapo City.


Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Foundation. Main funding source(s): British Heart Foundation Background Electrogram morphology is used to identify the atrio-ventricular annuli during catheter ablation procedures with a "balanced" signal considered to represent the annuli. However, anatomical studies highlight a significantly greater mass of ventricular myocardium compared to atrial myocardium at the valve plane suggesting the correct electrical signature of the anatomical annulus may not be a balanced signal. Purpose To identify the relationship between atrial and ventricular electrogram components at the anatomically defined mitral valve annulus. Methods Mapping of the mitral annulus was performed in patients undergoing ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Following femoral venous access and trans-septal puncture, left atrial anatomy was defined using rotational angiography performed using a 100ml contrast injection 4 seconds prior to X-ray acquisition, during rapid pacing and apnoea while covering 200 degrees at 40 degrees/s. A SmartTouch SF ablation catheter (Biosense Webster) was advanced into the left atrium and used to record intracardiac electrograms at four positions around the mitral annulus and at five predetermined levels ranging from ventricular to atrial (Figure, panel A). Data analysis was performed using OpenEP (https://openep.io). For each electrogram, the distance to the mitral valve plane and the amplitudes of atrial and ventricular electrogram components were calculated (Figure, panel B and C). Mean electrogram component amplitudes were calculated including all points recorded within ±2.5mm of the mitral valve plane. For each patient, a linear regression model was fitted and used to identify the atrial/ventricular ratio at the anatomically defined mitral valve annulus (Figure, panel D). Results The protocol was completed in 9 patients, including analysis of 240 atrial or ventricular electrogram components. Within ±2.5mm of the anatomically defined mitral valve annulus, the mean recorded amplitudes of atrial and ventricular electrogram components was 0.15±0.17mV and 1.35±1.27mV, respectively (A/V ratio 1:9). Using the linear regression model, the ventricular electrogram component was calculated to be 16.5±11.6 times greater in amplitude than the atrial electrogram component at the mitral valve plane (A/V ratio 1:16). The use of a balanced signal to identify the mitral valve annulus resulted in a positional error of -7.9±9.5mm (i.e. identifying a level which is approximately ~8mm too "atrial" compared to the anatomically defined annulus). Conclusion The conventional use of a "balanced" electrogram signal does not identify the anatomical mitral valve annulus. An atrial/ventricular electrogram ratio between 1:9 and 1:16 best approximates the mitral valve annular plane determined by left atrial rotational angiography. These findings have relevance in target site selection for an accessory pathway and the ventricular extent of linear ablation at the mitral isthmus. Figure


The paper dwells upon the molecular cloning of genes coding the structure of mouse immunoglobulins, which can specifically bind steroid hormone cortisol. For these purposes primers covering all families of genes, which code the structure ofimmunoglobulins G. Molecular-genetic constructions for effective expression of recombinant antibodies in cells of Escherichia coliwere constructed. Heterologous expression of Fab-fragments was performed. Recombinant protein has been isolated in homogenous state.


'...there is still uncertainty and controversy regarding the origins of the illness, the likely organism or organisms, the clinical presentation and guidelines for clinical assessment, preventive and therapeutic anti-infective treatment, regional and global political responses, dissemination of information, value of personal protective equipment, the responses of individual healthcare workers and healthcare systems and the best way forward...'


Greenhalgh et al. argued that narrative reviews provide 'interpretation and critique',1 which should be seen as 'complementary' to systematic reviews. While narrative reviews can facilitate discussion of relevant topics, they should not be used to support important policy and clinical decisions that address human disease2 because they lack a pre-defined methodology. This makes reproduction of the course taken by the authors impossible, which prevents a systematic check for biases that might affect both the results and the conclusions. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.


This paper is mainly about a local controller whose main function is to achieve the constant tension of the thin denier filament in the high speed winding process. A mathematic model of the induction motor while controlling its stator frequency and voltage is given. A new kind of variable parameter, real time constant tension control system is presented. The paper uses the microprocessor -INTEL 8097 as the CPU of the local controller. A standard serial communication interface-RS232 is used to communicate with the main computer. Computer simulation and experiment test show that this system has good control characteristics.


Anodes made of macroporous silicon were studied. The galvanostatic cyclic tests carried out in half-cells with a Li counter electrode in the mode, when charging capacity was limited by Q1 = 1000 mAh/g, showed that the inclusion into the test program of a modifying cycle with an increased time of electrochemical lithiation allows to increase the charge/discharge rate upon the returning back to the initial mode. To interpret the obtained results, a two-phase model with a sharp a-LixSi/c-Si boundary was used. The introduction of a larger amount of lithium during the modifying cycle leads to an increase in the thickness of the amorphous layer, within which the introduction and extraction of lithium in subsequent cycles occur at a higher rate.


Kulunigiy 5 settlement is a multi-layered monument located in the Middle Ob region, near the village of Ugut in the Surgut district of KhMAO-Yugra. The uniqueness of the monument is due to the large number and high concentration of archaeological structures on a relatively small area. Archaeological structures within the boundaries of the territory of the settlement differ in shape, size and cultural and chronological belonging. The earliest cultural layers of the monument can be attributed to the Mesolithic era, and the latest - the Middle Ages. Objective: systematization of data on the history of the archaeological study of the settlement Kulunigiy 5 and introduction to a wide scientific circulation of the main results of the discoveries of 1996-2021. Research materials: Reporting and project documentation from the branch archive of the scientific and production association «Northern Archeology-1» of Nefteyuganskand the latest scientific publications on the research topic. Results and novelty of the research: The data on the history of the archaeological study of the Kulunigy 5 settlement and their main results for the period 1996-2021 are systematized and introduced into wide scientific circulation, prospects and main directions of archaeological research are outlined on the basis of data obtained during field work.


An antibody cocktail against SARS-CoV-2 There is an urgent focus on antibodies that target the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viral spike and prevent the virus from entering host cells. Hansen et al. generated a large panel of antibodies against the spike protein from humanized mice and recovered patients. From this panel, they identified several neutralizing antibodies, including pairs that do not compete for binding to the receptor binding domain. Baum et al. focused in on four of these antibodies. All four are effective against known spike variants. However, by growing a pseudovirus that expresses the spike in the presence of individual antibodies, the authors were able to select for spike mutants resistant to that antibody. In contrast, escape mutants are not selected when pseudovirus is grown in the presence of pairs of antibodies that either do not compete or only partially compete for binding to the RBD. Such a pair might be used in a therapeutic antibody cocktail. Science, this issue p. 1010, p. 1014 A noncompeting antibody cocktail to SARS-CoV-2 spike protein safeguards against the ability of virus mutations to lead to antibody resistance. Antibodies targeting the spike protein of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) present a promising approach to combat the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic; however, concerns remain that mutations can yield antibody resistance. We investigated the development of resistance against four antibodies to the spike protein that potently neutralize SARS-CoV-2, individually as well as when combined into cocktails. These antibodies remain effective against spike variants that have arisen in the human population. However, novel spike mutants rapidly appeared after in vitro passaging in the presence of individual antibodies, resulting in loss of neutralization; such escape also occurred with combinations of antibodies binding diverse but overlapping regions of the spike protein. Escape mutants were not generated after treatment with a noncompeting antibody cocktail.


ISTH07A1_N-O-T-01: Contact View [N-O-T-01] IMPROVING COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORTING EFFICIENT PRODUCT USE WITH ELECTRONIC RECORDING N. Schwetz, R. Jacobson, S.J. Israels. Medicine; Pediatrics, Health Sciences Centre; Hematology/ Oncology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada Introduction: The Manitoba Bleeding Disorders Program (MBDP) provides care and treatment for children and adults with hemophilia residing in Manitoba and North-Western Ontario. 50% of patients with moderate and severe hemophilia on home management live outside of Winnipeg, site of the Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC). This results in delays in submission and review of treatment records that interfere with timely advice to improve management of bleeding episodes. Methods: To improve communication with patients and families, the MBDP embarked on a trial of electronic treatment recording using the EZ-Log program supported by Bayer Healthcare. Patients and/or parents were instructed in the use of the EZ-log program and hand-held recorders. Results: 34 patients have participated in the program (ages 2 yrs to 50 yrs) for 8 to 24 months. Patients submitted their records in "real time". Submissions were reviewed daily by the nurse clinicians, who provided prompt feedback to patients by telephone. In the first year, 12 pediatric patients with Hemophilia A recorded 1571 infusions using 1,852,381 units of Factor VIII concentrate. In the second year, the same group of patients recorded 1622 infusions, using 2,064,221 units. Review of electronic data made it possible to track each patient's product use. Tracking identified 2 of 12 patients with significantly increased product use between year 1 and year 2, 30% and 43%, respectively. This resulted in change in management strategy for these patients. Conclusions: Electronic recording has simplified communication and strengthened the desired partnership between the HTC, patients and their families. It has the potential to improve patient outcomes and the efficiency of product management. Schwetz N, Jacobson R, Israels SJ. IMPROVING COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORTING EFFICIENT PRODUCT USE WITH ELECTRONIC RECORDING. J Thromb Haemost 2007; 5 Supplement 2: N-O-T-01 Date: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 Session Info: State of the Art Nurses: Haemostasis Session Room: Room G file:////ddn-452/d/working/Rajan/Wileyml-3/2014/January/16-Jan/Tuesday/N-O-T-01.htm [1/16/2014 8:19:21 PM] Abstract ISTH07A1_N-O-T-03: Contact ViewISTH07A1_N-O-T-03: Contact View [N-O-T-03] DEVELOPMENT OF A SPECIALISATION PROGRAM FOR HAEMOPHILIA NURSES IN ITALY (SPHINX) S. v. Mackensen. Institute for Medical Psychology, University Medical Centre Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany Introduction: Besides economical resources haemophilia treatment requires as well human resources. Haemophilia care implies not only medical treatment, but as well psychological support and counselling for every-day life questions of patients. Treatment of haemophilia patients is quite complex, why physicians need to be assisted in this task by psychologists, social workers and nurses, who play a key role between physician and patient. The importance of nurses in haemophilia treatment is already recognised in some countries such as the United Kingdom, by contrast in Italy specialised nurses are lacking. Aims: Development of a training program for the specialisation of nurses in haemophilia care (SPHINX) in order to increase their knowledge and social competence and to improve haemophilia global care. Methods: Separate focus groups have been performed with haemophilia experts (physicians, nurses, patients, parents of haemophilic children) in order to collect different perspectives of relevant problems and specific needs in haemophilia treatment. Results: Focus groups were organised with patients (n=5), parents (n=7), nurses (n=7) and physicians (n=10). Each group considered important the availability of a specialized haemophilia nurse with knowledge concerning preparation and administration of drugs and ability to educate patients. Another important aspect was the role of nurses as moderators between physicians and patients. Physicians wanted to be supported particularly in the patient management. Conclusions: Based on these results a modular training program has been developed which responds to needs of physicians, nurses and patients. Since in Italy specialised nurses are lacking, this program helps to develop a new awareness of the importance of nurses in the haemophilia global care and will support nurse professional development and qualification.


Abstract:In this article, guided tours for young people at concentration camp memorial sites are looked at from the perspective of a linguistic theory of action. The article demonstrates that guides process the knowledge and ideas of their hearers, giving them "access to memory" that conveys experience-based knowledge. This knowledge has entered the sphere of cultural memory, thus re-entering communicative memory. Special attention is paid to narrating: What characterizes this linguistic form of action, and to what extent do guides also make use of others? The article shows that they go far beyond narrating, e.g., in order to pass down their testimonies.


Net survival, the survival which might occur if cancer was the only cause of death, is a major epidemiological indicator required for international or temporal comparisons. Recent findings have shown that all classical methods used for routine estimation of net survival from cancer‐registry data, sometimes called "relative‐survival methods," provide biased estimates. Meanwhile, an unbiased estimator, the Pohar‐Perme estimator (PPE), was recently proposed. Using real data, we investigated the magnitude of the errors made by four "relative‐survival" methods (Ederer I, Hakulinen, Ederer II and a univariable regression model) vs. PPE as reference and examined the influence of time of follow‐up, cancer prognosis, and age on the errors made. The data concerned seven cancer sites (2,51,316 cases) collected by FRANCIM cancer registries. Net survivals were estimated at 5, 10 and 15 years postdiagnosis. At 5 years, the errors were generally small. At 10 years, in good‐prognosis cancers, the errors made in nonstandardized estimates with all classical methods were generally great (+2.7 to +9% points in prostate cancer) and increased in age‐class estimations (vs. 5‐year ones). At 15 years, in bad‐ or average‐prognosis cancers, the errors were often substantial whatever the nature of the estimation. In good‐prognosis cancers, the errors in nonstandardized estimates of all classical methods were great and sometimes very important. With all classical methods, great errors occurred in age‐class estimates resulting in errors in age‐standardized estimates (+0.4 to +3.2% points in breast cancer). In estimating net survival, cancer registries should abandon all classical methods and adopt the new Pohar‐Perme estimator.


The bionic design is a new method for the design of surface coatings.The bionic design of surface layer can be classified as surface colour design,surface pattern design,surface material design and surface structure design.The bionic methods of finishing technic and option method of its materials were studied from three aspects including bionic design,bionic aesthetic design and design of bionic material.


According to the comparability between the process of the multi-sensor information fusion and the human information disposal, the psycho-physical factor and its effect on the uncertainties of driving behavior are considered. The psycho-physical integrated cognitive topological structure is researched, and the cognitive activity chain of driving task-centralization is studied in the multi-resource information fusion, as well as discussed the driving decision-making behavior and the running mechanism of vehicle. The aim of researching the driving cooperative mechanism can offer the he theory guidance for the microscopic simulation and the intelligent vehicle development of intelligent transportation systems.


Popcorn is water-degradable; moisture is the major concern upon its mechanical property when it is
being used as packing material. The change in moisture may lead to non-suitability of its use for the packing
purpose. Popcorn kernels were conditioned and tested at different moisture levels. Moisture levels of 0%, 4%
(fresh popped), 10% and 20% were tested on mechanical properties. Starch foam and EPS (expanded
polystyrene) foam were tested for comparison. The results show that popcorn has a stronger compressive
strength than the two foams. As a natural-starch material, compared to the starch-based, popcorn has a better
resistance to abrasion and impact while subjecting them to tumbling friability test. The starch-based loose-fill
foam breaks into small pieces while popcorn only loses its wings.


Football was, is, and (perhaps) will always be the most widespread sport all over the world. High performance means hard work for all players, regardless of age. In this respect, training methods are adjusted to the needs of modern football, converging towards the successful formation of players with good technical tactical, physical, theoretical, and psychological levels. In the context of the research, we chose to use a program based on the circuit method, which would lead to the re-adaptation of junior football players to performance demands after the COVID-19 pandemic period (which was very difficult for sports in general). The circuit method is a suitable factor for the current trends in modern football. Our research showed that the circuit method was consistent with the specific goals of football training for 10–12 year olds. The method proposed for this study was not new, but it was applied for the first time to children and juniors, considering their age characteristics and the requirements of the modern world. Its implementation involved using a literature review, active observation, and practical methods. The exercises used in the study were designed in compliance with the specifics of both the age of 10–12 years and the game of football played at this level. The paper demonstrates that the circuit method enables teachers and coaches to achieve the football training goals intended for this age.


This chapter explores arbitration concerning construction contracts involving the public administration in Brazil. Contractual risk allocation is a crucial part of the economy of the contract and should be respected by arbitral tribunals while deciding such disputes. In practice, and especially in contracts involving public entities, it is the owner of the (future) facility who defines the draft contract used in the bidding process and, therefore, has the first say on the allocation of risks. In preparing the contract for the public tender, the public authority, as the owner, may feel tempted to allocate the vast majority of the risks to the private party, i.e., the contractor. However, the owner should avoid the pure and simple transfer of all risks to contractors for two main reasons. Firstly, it may preclude parties from submitting bids, limiting the competition between the market players. Secondly, the bidders will take into consideration the heavy allocation of risk on them when submitting their price offers, which will significantly increase the price of the project and sometimes even affect its viability. The chapter then considers the FIDIC (International Federation of Consulting Engineers) Red Book and Brazilian Law 8,666/1993 on construction works for the public sector.


In connection with our previous study on the system triethylaluminum/stannic chloride as a catalyst for the polymerization of vinyl ethers, the effects of ether compounds on the ionic properties of the binary system were investigated. Furthermore, benzofuran was polymerized with the aid of the ternary systems involving various asymmetric compounds. (—)Menthoxytriethyltin was found to be effective as third component for preparation of polybenzofuran with high optical activity.

From data of the elemental analyses and the electric conductivity measurements of the catalytic system as well as the polymerization results the properties of the counter-ion in the asymmetric polymerization are discussed.


Conductive microcapsules that are compatible with inorganic-based materials such as Ag conductive paste for casting electric circuits are prepared. These conductive microcapsules show high efficiency, more than 80% within 30 s, for the restoration of an interrupted circuit that presented a cracking width of about 150 μm.


In the Target State Estimator(TSE) of Integrated Fire/Fight Control(IFFC),target dynamics are usually modeled in the Cartesian coordinates.The target measurements are directly available in the original sensor coordinate system,but the target motion models are always nonlinear,and nonlinear filtering method should be used.By means of analysis of Unscented Kalman Filter(UKF)algorithm,a new algorithm,Augmented UKF(AUKF),is proposed to improve filter precision and reduce computing cost.In this algorithm,the state and noise components are concatenate together,so that the effect of process and measurement noises can be used to better capture the odd-order moment information.This requires that the sampling points generated during the predict step are also used in the update step,so that the effect of noise terms are truly propagated through the nonlinearity.By means of Monte-Carlo simulation,the performance of the proposed algorithm is compared with that of an Extended Kalman Filter(EKF),and the results indicate that the new filter is more effective and available.


Objective:The Box-Behnken was selected to optimize the extraction technology of polysaccharides from the branches of Taxus mairei(Lemee et Levl.) S.Y.Hu ex Liu.Method:Based on the single factor experiment,the main elements(the ratio between liquid and solid,the extractive time and times) affecting the extraction rate of polysaccharides from the branches of Taxus mairei(Lemee et Levl.) S.Y.Hu ex Liu were optimized by using response surface analysis,and the functional relationship between the response value and elements was established.Result:The result of the experiment showed the optimal extraction conditions were as follows:21.48 times of water,extracting 13.78 min by 1887 MHz microwave frequency,3 times.Conclusion:It is feasible and reliable to optimize the conditions of extracting the polysaccharides from the branches of Taxus mairei(Lemee et Levl.) S.Y.Hu ex Liu by response surface analysis which lays the theoretical foundation to its production process.


Gunung Palung National Park (GPNP) has butterfly diversity. However, there is a lack of information about butterflies in Gunung Palung National Park as a learning resource. This article reports on the species of butterflies in three different ecosystems from GPNP and the potential of insectariums as a source of learning biology. There are two stages of research, first to examine the species of butterflies from GPNP in the Freshwater Swamp Forest, Alluvial Forest, and Lowland Granite Forest ecosystems. Second, to examine the potential of butterflies insectariums as a learning resource. The location of the research was determined by purposive sampling. Butterflies are caught by sweeping technique. Collecting data on potential learning resources using observation, documentation, and questionnaires. The results found 119 individuals from 39 butterfies species. Based on the aspects of access, safety, time, cost, clarity of potential, suitability of learning objectives, clarity of material objectives, and clarity of information, it shows that the potential of the butterfly insectarium is worthy of being used as a learning resource, especially in biology subjects, namely Biodiversity, Classification of Living Things, Animalia, and Ecology


Massive multi-user multiple input multiple output (MU-MIMO) improves the system channel capacity by facilitating transmissions between a base station and multiple user terminals (UT). Block diagonalization (BD) has been proposed to realize MU-MIMO in the downlink. An antenna selection method has been proposed that improve the characteristics of the BD algorithm by reducing the number of antennas used by the user (BD-AS). In this paper, the optimal number of selected antennas in the proposed method is investigated when $\pmb{K}$ -factor is given in Nakagami-Rice fading environment.


Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the experience of working in Scotland as Vice Principal for Knowledge Management and Librarian to the University.Design/methodology/approach – The paper addresses some of the reasons for moving and the differences in approach to the job as well as some of the major library and management milestones achieved. It is also a personal view of the issues that were faced in changing countries and cultures.Findings – The paper gives some findings on what one might expect by making a move of this kind and hopefully will encourage others to do so too.Originality/value – The world is increasingly international and more accessible. This paper advocates a more international approach to career development.


This paper describes how to construct decision trees and improve. There are some improvement such as working with many states in a variable, avoiding overtraining, incorporating continuous-valued attributes, handling training examples with missing attribute values and using it for association analysis. The model can predict the site type and find other factors associated with site type.


Wc consider the problem of finding a trellis for a linear block code th~t rninimims one or more measures of trellis complexity. 'J'hc domain of optimization nlay be different ]Jerlnutations of the same code, or different codes with the same parameters. Constraints on trellises, including relationships bctwccn the minimal trellis of a code and that of the dual code, are used to derive bounds on co]nplcxity. We define a partial ordering on trellises: if a trellis is optimu~[l with respect to this partial ordering, it has the desirable property that it simultaneously rnillinlizes all of the complexity measures examined. Wc examine properties of such optima] trellises a~ld give examples of optimal pcr]nutations of codes, most notably the (48,24,12) quadratic residue code. Keywords– trellis decoding, block codes, decoding co]nplexity "'1'hc research dcscribcd in this paper was carried out in the COmn ,urricatiom Systcrlls ltcscarch Section of the Jet I'ropulsio]) I.aboratory, Califon]ia institute of Technology, ul]dcr a co]ltract with the National Aeronautics and Space Adn)inistration. A portion of W. I,in's contribution was spo]isored by AFOSR grant no. F'4$MD94-1-005. l'art of this work was presented at tbe 32nd Annual Allerton Conference on Con] lmnicatic,n, Cent] o], and Computing, Allcrton, IIlinois, October 1994. A. B. Kicly, S. I)olinar, and I,. I';kroot are with the Jet Propulsion I,aboratory, California institute of IIkchnology, I'madmm, CA 91109. IL J. McI;liece is with the Jet }'repulsion I,aboratory and tbe California II)stitute of '1'ccbnology, Pasadena, CA 91125 W. l,in is with tl)c California Institute of ~kcbno]ogy, I'asadc],a, CA 91125.


The aims of our preliminary study were to evaluate the viability and to investigate the occurrence of early and late apoptosis of fresh, frozen-thawed and thawed-cultured rabbit amniotic fluid stem cells (AFSCs). Rabbit AFSCs were isolated from young (4-6 months old) Zobor rabbit females (n = 3), cultured in endothelial basal medium (EBM-2) to passage 3 (P3) and frozen. One month after cryopreservation AFSCs were thawed and cultured for 72 hours. We identified the apoptotic (Annexin-V - AnV; Yo-Pro-1 - YoP) and dead (propidium iodide - PI) AFSCs using flow cytometry and evaluated the viability of fresh (F-P3), frozen-thawed (F-T) and thawed-cultured (72 hours of post-thaw in vitro culture – T-72h) AFSCs. To examine the phenotype of P3 AFSCs we performed an antibody-based staining of surface markers CD29, CD44 and CD45. We have found decreased (P < 0.05) viability in F-T cells (77.5 ± 2.2 % and 75.2 ± 0.7 % for AnV- /PI- and YoP- /PI- , respectively), compared to F-P3 (92.5 ± 2.2 and 89.45 ± 1.3 for AnV- /PI- and YoP- /PI- , respectively). However, viability of T-72h cells was similar to F-P3 (90.9 ± 1.5 % and 84.6 ± 1.7 % for AnV- /PI- and YoP- /PI, respectively). Our AFSCs were both CD44+ (95.98 ± 1.51 %) and CD29+ (92.33 ± 4.46) positive but CD45- (0.73 ± 0.55 %) negative, according to defined MSCs phenotype.


Different welding methods have been developed for joining stainless steels; however, resistance spot welding is the promising method for welding of thin sheets of these steels. Resistance spot welding is a non-solder process that uses the combined effect of mechanical pressure and an electric current passing through the parts. In this study, commercially 304L stainless steel sheets were welded by resistance spot welding at various welding parameters (welding effort, welding times and intensity of current welding. The results showed that the parameters, effort and welding time have little effect on mechanical properties compared with respect to the effect of the intensity of the current welding. The experimental results show also that the welding current is an important parameter for joining structures and its mechanical strength. The hardness and external aspects of spot were carried out in order to examine the influence of welding parameters on the welded joints. Hardness measurement results indicated that welding nugget had the highest hardness and this was followed by the heat-affected zone and the base metal. Keywords— resistance spot welding ; hardness ; mechanical strength, stainless steel; electric current; welding time;


This paper addresses the nonlinear behavioral modeling of pre-emphasis drivers including power supply noise. The proposed multiple-port model relies on the use of power-aware weighting functions that control the driver's output stage to model the pre-emphasis behavior with non-ideal power supply accurately. The weighting functions are implemented using feed-forward neural networks (FFNNs), and the dynamic memory characteristics of driver's ports are captured using recurrent neural networks (RNNs). Practical industrial driver example demonstrates that the proposed modeling method offers good accuracy, flexibility and significant simulation speed-up to facilitate signal integrity and power integrity analysis without compromising intellectual property (IP).


When producing ultra-thin hot strip, the yield and economy depend on achieving narrow geometrical and material properties fulfilling the increased customers demand. In production, the correct measurement of the strip properties is necessary. This paper gives advanced measuring and control techniques for the parameters concerning thickness profile, flatness profile, coil face profile, temperature profile, surface finish profile of ultra-thin hot rolled strip.


A Complete Collection of Agricultural Activities is the most important agricultural book with a large number of quotations fromAn Agricultural Encyclopedia for All.Yet some proverbs differ in nature or historical changes.The writer of this paper argues that it is significant to study the ancient proverbs.


are 27 countries the target of treating at least of children disease. 2 Poor and hygienic conditions are the main causes of these parasitic infections and children are easily affected due to frequent contact with the infected The chronic worm infestation results in consequences such as and under-nutrition leading to impaired and physical development. children is well documented in India: almost 58.4% children in the 6-59 months age-group are anaemic, with even higher rates of anaemia in rural areas. 3 Heavy worm load causes the child to be sicker and reduces capacity to concentrate on the academics, at times may lead to chronic absenteeism at the school. Subsequently the earning capacity of these children in future life is considerably affected. In areas with parasitic worm infestations are endemic, administering safe, effective deworming drugs to children at schools is an excellent strategy due to its impact on educational and ABSTRACT Background: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India observed National Deworming Day (NDD) on February 10, 2016 and second round on August 10, 2016 in all 36 States/UTs of the country. The same initiative was implemented in the state of Goa; the present study was aimed at evaluating this initiative. The objectives of the study were to find the compliance of school children to albendazole tablets and also to find any side effects encountered by the students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in month of Ocober 2016 amongst total of 266 parents completed a self-administered questionnaire. The Data retrieved from completed questionnaires was entered in EpiDATA and analysed by SPSS version 23. Results: Of the total 65.8% of students received albendazole tablets. The overall compliance to the albendazole was 61.3%. Only 4.1% of students developed minor adverse reactions. Overall 78.9% of the parents were willing to participate in the next round of NDD. Conclusions: The compliance to the albendazole was less than expected. There is a greater need to involve parents and teachers to improve the compliance of students towards albendazole to achieve desired outcomes.


Today, one of the most urgent tasks of modern transport systems in terms of volume growth and quality improvement, freight and passenger transportation worldwide, is to increase the speed of transportation and reduce the cost of energy resources associated with these transportations. These tasks can be solved by introducing high-speed, in particular magnetic-lev- el transport systems. In this paper, we describe and compare the variants of assemblies of magnetic poles based on the Halbach massif. The relevance of the studies carried out is confirmed by the world experience in the use of permanent magnets in the field of magneto-levitation technologies in various branches of science and technology. The purpose of the research and comparative analysis of variants of assemblies of magnetic poles based on the Halbach massif is to obtain data on the possibility of using such assembly variants in levitation systems of magnetic-leav- ing transport [7], as well as visual proof that mathematical modeling does not allow to fully describe emerging phenomena In this article, we use empirical methods of investigation. The results obtained will find their application in the design of the design, which will reduce both the mass-dimensions and the energy consumption of the levitation system. The practical significance of the studies obtained lies in the possibility of applying the principles considered practically in any magnetic-levitation transport systems. Conclusion : Based on the experimental studies, data were obtained on the levitation forces and the braking forces, which make it possible to draw conclusions about the advisability of using these assembly variants.


Most of the networks have one common problem, namely, to find the best locations to place the nodes. One solution to this is random deployment. This research work demonstrates how random deployment can be used to get the final coordinates of ambulances placement where the lifetime of network increases with maximum area coverage. Genetic Algorithm is reviewed to get the working criteria of it and after that it is implemented to get the result outcomes with roper analysis. The main concern of doing this research is to develop a technique that can provide the benefit to small network those cannot afford high costs to deploy the sensors. Main focus of this paper is on the deployment of 50 nodes only those would definitely be increased in future for hundreds of the nodes. In this research, nodes act as an ambulance those are required to deploy in a specific area to get the maximum coverage of area in the situation of an emergency.


Zhejiang Sci-Tech University is a famous university of science and engineering in China which locates in Hangzhou of Zhejiang province. This university has more than 100-year history. It was named as Zhejiang Institute of Silk Engineering before which was famous for its textile engineering. In 1897, Lin Qi who was the governor of Hangzhou proposed to found an agricultural education institution in Hangzhou and then he founded the Sericulture Academy which was the predecessor of Zhejiang Sci-Tech University. From the Sericulture Academy to Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, textile education in this school gradually developed which was a typical sample of China.


This is the first of a series of annual reports on books likely to be of interest to readers of Society and Space, which have been published in the year preceding the current volume of the journal The reports will not be exhaustive, but neither will they be random. Rather, what we have aimed for is to highlight the major contributions of the year and a sprinkling of other volumes which seem to have either potential importance or synoptic value. Two things need to be stressed. First, the inclusion of books in this report does not preclude their fuller review subsequently in the pages of the reviews section of the journal. Second, we are necessarily less familiar with the non-English-speaking literature. We hope to correct this bias by a series of short reports on literature originating from countries outside the English-speaking world. This report is divided into five sections—"Economy", "State", "Third World", "Civil society", and "Methodology and social theory".


This chapter provides an overview of the content, process, and editors' objectives in compiling The Handbook of Strategic 360 Feedback. The chapter begins with a summary of the evolution and current practice in organizations and offers the editors' definition of 360 Feedback. A brief history of prior work in the field is discussed, followed by the impetus for creating the latest handbook. Next, an overview of the chapter content is provided based on the five major sections of the book (I) 360 for Decision-Making, (II) 360 for Development, (III) 360 Methodology and Measurement, (IV) Organization Applications, and (V) Critical and Emerging Topics. Key themes identified across the various contributor chapters are discussed, including (a) purpose matters, (b) feedback is no longer for development only, (c) the technology of 360 Feedback is both an art and a science, and (d) 360 Feedback is here to stay.


Cu-catalyzed trifluoromethylthiolation-peroxidation of alkenes and allenes using AgSCF3 and tert-butyl hydroperoxide has been developed. The method provides a variety of β-SCF3 and β-vinyl-SCF3 peroxides with excellent regio- and chemo-selectivities.


Measurement and sheeting of city road dismantle line generally contain traditional tangent branch distance,deflection method. With the popularization of distance finder and total station machine, polar coordinate method is frequently used. But sheeting is often difficult to accomplish because of the difficulty of getting the whole visible view in high density building. Base line branch distance is a measurement and sheeting method suitable for the above region. According to many years engineering application, the results are great and worth of spreading.


According to the concept and application principles,the paper review is presented about Spectroscopy including infrared(IR) spectroscopy,ultraviolet-visible(UV) spectroscopy,nuclear magnetic (NMR) spectroscopy andmassmass spectroscopy.