The corrosion performance of 2304 duplex stainless steel reinforcement and NX-SCR™ stainless steel clad reinforcement was tested using the rapid macrocell, Southern Exposure, and cracked beam tests. The 2304 duplex stainless steel was evaluated in the as-received condition and after re-pickling in the macrocell tests. The NX-SCR™ stainless steel clad reinforcement was evaluated in the undamaged and damaged (0.83% damaged area) conditions and without a cap to protect the inner conventional steel core in the rapid macrocell test, in the undamaged condition in the Southern Exposure and cracked beam tests (known as bench-scale tests), and in the damaged condition (0.2% damaged area) in the Southern Exposure tests, and as a bent bar in the rapid macrocell and Southern Exposure tests. The performance of both steels was compared with that of epoxy-coated reinforcement in the damaged (0.83% damaged area for macrocells, 0.5% damaged area for bench-scale) and undamaged conditions and with conventional reinforcing steel. Tests of mixed specimens containing both stainless steel and conventional bars as either the anode or the cathode to evaluate possible galvanic effects were also performed. For specimens that initiated corrosion, the chloride content at the level of top reinforcement in the Southern Exposure specimens was also measured at the time of corrosion initiation. The results of the rapid macrocell and cracked beam tests are used to evaluate the stainless steel bars in accordance with the requirements of ASTM A955. For stainless steels to qualify in accordance with the rapid macrocell test guidelines listed in ASTM A955, the corrosion rate of the individual specimens may not exceed 0.50 μm/yr, and the average corrosion rate for all specimens in a series may not exceed 0.25 μm/yr.


A vehicle operation device includes a touch operation display (10); a presentation display (20) that is arranged farther from a driver's seat than the touch operation display and that displays a plurality of information items; and a processing device (30) that, in response to a predetermined selection operation on the touch operation display (10), erases a display of one information item, selected from the plurality of information items displayed on the presentation display (20), from a screen on the presentation display (20) and that displays an operation screen, corresponding to the erased information item, on the touch operation display (10).


The intelligent transport systems are today a well known concept in all modern transport networks. The European Union has already developed specific standards and recommendations for implementation in all member or accessing states (TEN-T - Trans European Networks - Transport). Several ITS subsystems require specific infrastructures with detection of vehicles function. This process of data capture is in some cases difficult, due to specific EM environmental conditions of the transport mode. This paper presents some specific case studies made by the author within some international and national research projects, and also recommends the best solutions resulted. Rail vehicles detection in strong EM environment, along with detection process for urban transport vehicles experimented in Bucuresti and Suceava cities is emphasized in the paper.


A motor vehicle power supply has a generator 12 with a field coil 22 on its rotor, a first electronic bridge 14 which rectifies the output of a first stator winding 24 to provide a first DC output voltage V1, a second electronic bridge 16 which rectifies the output of a second stator winding 26 to provide a second DC output voltage V2, and a control unit 32 which monitors the rotational speed of the rotor and can cause the second bridge 16 to act as an inverter when the rotor is stationary so as to transfer energy from a circuit 20 at the second output voltage to a circuit 18 at the first output voltage. The two stator windings 24, 26 act as a transformer when the bridge 16 operates as an inverter The first bridge 14 may be formed by diodes 28 with the first output voltage V1 being regulated by control of the field coil 22, and the second bridge 16 may be formed by MOSFETs 30 with the second output voltage V2 regulated by the control unit 32. In an alternative arrangement (Fig.2), the first bridge (114) is also formed by MOSFETs (130), the first output voltage V1 is regulated by the control unit 32, and the first bridge (114) can also be operated as an inverter when the rotor is stationary, so that energy can be selectively transferred from the circuit 18 at voltage V1 to the circuit 20 at voltage V2 or vice versa. The arrangement can be used for charge balance in a dual battery system.


AIM: To explore the change of contents of flavonoids, anthraquinones and alkaloids among different compatibilities of medicinal materials in Xiexin decoction. METHODS: By HPLC-DAD-MS, with acetonitrile-0.02mol·L-1 acetic ammonium(adjusted pH to 3.50 with acetic acid)as mobile phase(using gradient)and the wavelength of the DAD detector was set at 254 nm, 278 nm and 270 nm. RESULTS: The mutative trend of 20 compounds could be clarified by HPLC-MS, among which 10 had been determined by HPLC-DAD. CONCLUSION: The assay results showed that the contents of these compounds were related to different compatibilities. When the three medicinal materials were decocted together, the anthraquinones were increased except Rhein, while the flavonids and the alkaloids were all decreased to some extent. HPLC-DAD-MS could be used to study the compatibility of some traditional Chinese medicines.


This research explores the reasons that employed adult women (N = 760), living in the United States, who experienced intimate partner violence (IPV) contacted the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Women who contacted their EAP most often sought counseling or referrals for mental health or legal services. Most women who contacted their EAP did so because they did not know where to turn for help, gained access to an EAP, or were encouraged by a workplace manager/supervisor of family/friend. These results suggest that EAPs should work closely with workplace supervisors/managers and employees to provide information regarding EAP access and available resources.


Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) is transmitted through the air, and can be captured on ventilation air filters. People handling these filters may be exposed to infectious material. We studied the survival of strains of Mycobacterium on high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter material. We used a model ventilation system to evaluate survival over time of Mycobacterium chelonae and H37Ra (an avirulent stain of MTB) aerosolized and then captured on HEPA filter material. Survival curves for M. chelonae incubated at 55% and 75% RH under static conditions were not different with less than 4% survival at 24 hours. H37Ra was subjected to continuous airflow at the design airflow for the filter material following deposition on the HEPA filter material, and less than 0.1% of cells survived to 48 hours (RH not controlled). H37Ra was resistant to immobilized biocide (trimethoxysilylpropyl dimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride) on HEPA filter material as well as the same biocide in solution. Finally, survival of H37Ra and virulent MTB strain (H37Rv) were not different following deposition onto HEPA filter material from liquid suspension and incubation under static conditions.


This paper investigates estimation of extreme risk in a number of stock markets in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries , Saudi, Kuwait, and United Arab Emirates, in addition to S& P 500 stock index, using the Generalized Pareto Distribution (GPD) model. The estimated tails parameter values for stock returns of Kuwait, Saudi, and Dubai, markets show the likelihood of significant extreme losses as well as significant extreme gains, compared to the case of more mature S&P 500 stock returns, which exhibit possibility of significant extreme losses with insignificant gain prospects.


The extended administration of neuroleptics, especially those of high potency, is the essential etiologic factor in the development of tardive dyskinesia (TD). Schizophrenic patients, almost all of whom receive neuroleptics to reduce psychotic symptoms, are therefore at risk for the development of TD. In this review of the literature, we propose that neuroleptic use is not the sole risk factor for the emergence of TD. Rather, we attempt to demonstrate that impairments of cognitive function play a role in the development of TD. Furthermore, we show that this idea has explanatory value for understanding higher rates of TD in the elderly.


During signal transmission of optical rotary joint,the excess loss of signal coupling system is due to misalignment of GRIN lens.The effect of GRIN lend misalignment,end separation,lateral displacement and angular misalignment on coupling efficiency of optical signal transmitting system is tested and investigated by coupling between the GRIN lens and detector.The result indicated that in order to ensure coupling efficiency of GRIN lens and detector up to 90%,end displacement should be less than 15 mm,lateral displacement must be within ±0.5 mm and angular misalignement should vary form -2° to +2°.


In Brazil, SEBRAE reported that a record number of new businesses were created in 2021, with over 3.9 million new companies. However, data from Revista Exame shows that a third of Brazilian companies close before two years of operation. Entrepreneurial Diagnosis done by business consultants contributes to overcoming this problem, as it helps consolidate and recover enterprises in vulnerability. Therefore, this article conducted a systematic review of the integrative type to investigate the possibility of anticipating a diagnosis of business vulnerability. The review followed the methodological criteria determined by Whitemore and Knafl (2005) and improved by Botelho, Cunha, and Macedo (2011). The keywords "Diagnosis," "Vulnerability," "Business," "Anticipation," and "Forecast" were used on the Scopus and Web of Science databases and papers from the last 10 years were considered. A total of 44,650 manuscripts documents underwent several filters until reaching 16 articles, which were read in full to compose the review. In data extraction, the articles were categorized according to the type of diagnosis performed, technologies, samples, and size. As a result, we present a synthesis of knowledge about anticipating the diagnosis of corporate vulnerability, a discussion of the impact of predicting failures for companies, government, and society, and the constructs that could be built with the review. We believe this study will contribute to maturing the theme academically and for the market, optimizing the business diagnostic consultancy processes and offering rewards to the productive sector.


Nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) is gaining popularity as a safe alternative to conventional propulsion. Such alternatives are desirable to meet the goals of lunar colonization and manned Mars exploration. However, as the dream of nuclear-assisted propulsion draws closer to reality, few understand the principles and concepts of this revolutionary power source. Many consider nuclear propulsion to be dangerous, and, using incidents such as the Challenger explosion, voice fears of the spewing of radiation along the Florida coastline. This paper explains the process of nuclear thermal propulsion and addresses the safety of `nuclear rockets' and the applications of such a method of engine propulsion.


F ractures and fracture-dislocations at the lumbosacral junction comprise injuries to the L5 vertebra as well as the sacrum and pelvic ring. Treatment of these injuries must therefore take into consideration a number of factors related to the anatomic complexity of the lumbosacral junction, challenges associated with fixation of the sacrum and posterior pelvic ring, and the relatively large forces that must be neutralized to achieve and maintain physiologic alignment across the lumbosacral junction. Difficulties accomplishing adequate skeletal stabilization after extensive neural decompression have been attributed to the limitations and lack of versatility of previously available implants, which were designed primarily for thoracolumbar deformity surgery or for extremity trauma. In addition, internal fixation techniques developed for pelvic ring injuries often do not apply to the multidirectional instabilities that characterize many lumbosacral fracture-dislocations. A defeatist approach to these challenges often resulted in nonoperative treatment and acceptance of long-term patient immobilization, residual sacral deformity, chronic pain, and either unchanged or mildly improved neurologic symptoms. On the other hand, ill-advised surgical intervention can result in devastating adverse events as well. Advances in imaging as well as operative stabilization techniques and implants, however, have permitted a standardized and biomechanically advantageous operative approach to these patients.


OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the local recurrence and 5-year survival of proximal fibular osteosarcoma.

METHODS
From October 1997 to July 2005, 12 patients with proximal fibular osteosarcoma were treated. There were 9 males and 3 females. The mean age at diagnosis was 16 (9-23) years old. Histopathological diagnosis were obtained by trut-cut biopsy, Enneking surgical stages of 12 lesions were as follows: 11 grade II B and 1 grade III. Induction chemotherapy was applied to all patients except one who left the hospital after the biopsy. Of 11 patients, 8 were performed Malawer type I resection, and 3 type II. All patients continued to get postoperative chemotherapy.

RESULTS
Regular follow-up was applied. Only 1 patient was found local recurrence one year after operation and received re-resection, the others did not. Four patients died of lung metastases, including the one who did not get treated, one stage III and two II B patients. The range of follow up was 6 to 117 months. The evaluated 5 year disease-free survival of 11 patients who got treated was 72.7% by using Kaplan Meier survival analysis.

CONCLUSIONS
The local recurrence is low, and 5 year disease-free survival is acceptable, in accordance with present point that marginal resection may not impact survival for fibular osteosarcoma. No knee instability is found in this group after great care is taken for proper reconstruction of lateral collateral ligament and reinsertion of biceps femoris tendon on the lateral condyle of tibia.


Among various applications, this paperhasapplied Distributed Generation (DG)asbackupgeneration whenmain generation supply iscutduetosystemequipment failure and protection operation. Asbackupgeneration, DG cancertainly increase thesystemreliability, especially inradial distribution system, iftherelated concerns aredeliberately takeninto account. Thereliability improvement canbeobtained intermof thereduction ofoutage duration. Regarding theinfluential issues, protection coordination betweenrecloser andfuseshasbeen takenintoaccount. Thisisa keyfactor todetermine the appropriate DG size. Withthisconsideration, theexisting protection schemeofrecloser andfusecanbemaintained while DG hasbeeninstalled. Inaddition, forced outage rate(FOR)of DG isincluded inthestudy. Theappropriate sizeofDG is calculated fromOptimal PowerFlow(OPF)thattreats DG as another electric source inaddition toutility substation. Inthis study, thecostfunction isthetotal electricity costfromboth utility substation andDG including theoutage costfromthe energynotsupplied (ENS). Theproposed algorithm hasbeen applied toRBTS-Bus2,a reliability testsystemforelectric distribution study. Simulation results confirm thattheproposed algorithm provides anappropriate DG size thatcopewiththe aforementioned concern ofDG -protection coordination. IndexTerms--Backup generation, Distributed generation, Outage cost, Probability, Protection coordination.


The assumption that repeated seizures may induce a progression of epilepsies towards an intractable condition and a cognitive decline does not hold true for idiopathic epilepsies but can only be considered for mesial temporal lobe epilepsy and epileptic encephalopathies. The available evidence leads to the conclusion that in most cases the epilepsy worsening and cognitive decline are due to the progression of the underlying pathology or to its interference with the developmental programme, the notable exception being the epileptic encephalopathies with continuous epileptic activity during sleep.


Recently, a scale insect was outbreak in Xishuangbanna rubber plantation of Yunnan province. Accordingto the female adult morphological characteristics, it was identified as Parasaissetia nigra Nietner, belongs to Homopeteraorder, coccidae family, Parasaissetia genus and put forward the measure of pest management.


Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) may have variable evolution profiles, which have not been compared between cohorts. The relationship of disease status with motor strength, function and electrophysiology is uncertain.


Summary This paper deals with the construction of analytic-numerical solutions of random linear differential equations by means of a power series method. Sufficient conditions for the mean square convergence of the series solution are established. The mean and variance functions of the approximate solution stochastic process are also computed. Lastly, several illustrative examples where the proposed methods is compared with respect to Monte Carlo approximations are included


The production activity involves the longest exploitation cycle, taking into consideration the steps needed to be followed, namely the supply with materials and raw materials, their consumption, the obtaining of finished products, semi-finished products and residual products and, finally, their sale. Many productive companies have their own purchasing cost standards for materials and raw materials and their own obtaining cost standards for finished products, semi-finished products and residual products. It is obvious the fact that, during the daily activity, the effective costs could be sometimes superior, sometimes inferior comparative to this standards. Thus, cost differences appear and they can be either favorable or unfavorable for the company, affecting the financial accounting registration. In the same time, different types of production involve different methods of cost calculation within the managerial accounting. This study aims to emphasize less theoretically and more practically a complete accounting flow within a bakery, that uses cost standards and sells both as a producer and a trader. In order to put this paper into practice, there are used various research methods such as the brainstorming, the case study, the analysis, the synthesis, the induction or the deduction.


Abstract Suppose Xi, i = 1,…,n are indepedent and identically distributed with E/X1/r < ∞, r = 1,2,…. If Cov (( − μ)r, S2) = 0 for r = 1, 2,…, where μ = EX1, S2 = , and , then we show X1 ~ N (μ, σ2), where σ2 = Var(X1). This covariance zero condition charaterizes the normal distribution. It is a moment analogue, by an elementary approach, of the classical characterization of the normal distribution by independence of and S2 using semi invariants. More generally, if Cov = 0 for r = 1,…, k, then E((X1 − μ)/σ)r+2 = EZr+2 for r = 1,… k, where Z ~ N(0, 1). Conversely Corr may be arbitrarily close to unity in absolute value, but for unimodal X1, Corr2( < 15/16, and this bound is the best possible.


This paper takes up the self-construction of the social roles of Polish IT professionals. Weconducted an ethnographic study and observed that many of our interviewees defined theirroles by negation and by invoking the internal and often hermetic aspects of theirprofession. Labeling this practice "holding up the shield," we trace its archetypical roots.The recurrent use of this practice makes a change in agency in the process of constructingthe role possible, to the benefit of the IT professionals.


In oil palm plantations, compost application for plants aims to support a sustainable cropping system. The study aimed to determine the effect of oil palm midrib compost, oil palm empty fruit bunches and rice washing water on the growth of oil palm seedlings in the main nursery. The experiment was conducted at the Ciparanje Experimental Garden, Faculty of Agriculture, Padjadjaran University, from February 2020 to August 2020. The experiment was conducted using an experimental method using a randomised block design consisting of twelve treatments with three replications. The treatments included the application of inorganic fertilisers, oil palm midrib compost, oil palm empty fruit bunch compost and rice washing water either singly or in a combination of the three. Observations were made on the variables of increase in plant height, increase in stem girth, increase in the number of palm midribs, and leaf chlorophyll content. The F (Fisher) test analysed observational data at a 95% confidence level, followed by Duncan's multiple range test at a 95% confidence level. Data analysis using the SASM-Agri application. A mixture of 1.600 g of oil palm midrib compost, 100 g of oil palm empty fruit bunch compost with 500 ml of rice washing water can be used as a reference for the composition of organic fertiliser for oil palm seedlings, especially its effect on the increase of stem girth and leaf chlorophyll content.


A high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) with fluorescence detection(FLD) method was established for the detection of T-2 toxin in feedstuffs using the methanol-water(8∶2,v/v) as extract solvent by Si-Mg sorbent chromatography column combined with T-2 toxin immunoaffinity column and pre-column derivatization.2-naphthoyl chloride(2-NC) was used as labeling reagent and 4-dimethylaminopyridine(DMAP) as catalyst in reaction.The chromatography conditions were optimized as followings: acetonitrile-water(75∶25,v/v) as the mobile phase,excitation wavelength(Ex) at 381 nm,emission wavelength(Em) at 470 nm,0.6 mL/min of flow rate,column temperature at 30 ℃,1.8 ng/g of the detection limit,6×103 ng/kg of the quantification limit,less than 4.25% of the relative standard deviation(RSD),72.24%~83.31% of recovery rate and a good lineal range from 25 to 800 ng/mL of T-2.The linear equation was y=2186.2x-31953 and R2 was 0.9992.The method is simple,rapid,sensitive,accurate and reproducible,and can be used for the detection of T-2 toxin in feedstuffs.


constitute an "unfair" act or practice in violation of section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") even if no deceptive or fraudulent behavior is involved.1 In the recent decision in Orkin Exterminating Co. v. F.T.C.,2 the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit upheld the FTC's finding that a company's unilateral breach of 207,000 consumer contracts meets the Commission's definition of unfairness. This article briefly addresses the possible application of the Orkin decision in the context of a typical open-end consumer credit contract. Orkin Exterminating Company ("Orkin") the self-proclaimed "world's largest" termite and pest control company, contracted with its customers to provide a "lifetime" guarantee of protection against termite damage to a treated structure. The protection was renewable each year by payment of the annual fee, the amount of which was specified in the contract. While the contracts (there were several variations) stated that Orkin could adjust the annual renewal fee in the event of a structural modification to the treated premises, no other provision indicated that the annual fees were subject to increase. Moreover, certain advertisements stated that the yearly fee "is very modest and never increases."3 In 1978, Orkin decided it wanted to increase the annual fees. It obtained a legal opinion that at least one of these contracts was "of indefinite duration" and


A manifestly Lorentz covariant quantization scheme for (super) particles in ten dimensions is given, using octonionic twistor variables, also applying to D=3, 4, and 6. The field-dependent gauge algebra for the twistor variables is (a superextension of) the seven-sphere. A BRS treatment of this symmetry is performed. Comments are made on conformal invariance and the topology of twistor space.


Inelastic neutron scattering is not only capable of determining a generalized vibrational density of states around the boson peak of a glass, but can also be used to get information on the eigenvectors. The eigenvectors determine the dynamic structure factor, which is $Q^2S(Q)$ ($Q$ wavevector) for long wavelength sound waves. This enables the determination of the sound wave fraction below and at the boson peak, done for SiO$_2$, B$_2$O$_3$, polybutadiene and amorphous germanium. The temperature dependence of the boson peak in silica and glycerol is shown. X-ray Brillouin scattering data show that the damping of the longitudinal sound waves in silica and glycerol follows the soft potential model $\omega^4$ prediction in the limit of low frequency.


Many manmade systems, from tea clippers to banking database management tools, exhibit an important common feature that a useful impulse is produced and functionates in them, being affected by favorable or unfavorable circumstances. While some of these systems are highly formalized, others remain operated or investigated quite intuitively. Their structural similarity urges one to think of conveying of experience of formalization from most to least formalized systems, but this process itself needs formal grounds to avoid the errors of inadequate formalization. In this chapter, a solution in the dynamic knowledge representation method and underlying theory of multitudes are sought. Dynamic Knowledge Representation as a Formalization Conveyor for Manmade Systems With Useful Impulse


This study review the internationalization of SMEs in East Java from a literature and empirical perspective with the aim of providing in-depth knowledge based on the existing literature and supported by empirical data generated from previous research. This study uses content analysis of current theories and models coupled with empirical analysis of the internationalization studies of SMEs that have been carried out. There are several theories and models, such as the internalization theory, the eclectic paradigm, the Upsala model, the network perspective that connects the internationalization strategy of SMEs in East Java, and several modes of entry for internationalization. The theory is based on the basic resource-based view and network theory. Documented evidence shows that the internationalization strategy of SMEs in East Java still has many obstacles and challenges. Theoretically, the internationalization strategy related to the mode of entry leads to networking. Empirical data supports that the strategy mostly carried out by SMEs in East Java is networking independently. The results of this study are expected to contribute ideas for policymakers, in this case, the government, to play a more active role with long-term strategies for the success of the internationalization of SMEs in East Java.


The relationships between earthworm populations, soil aggregate stability and soil organic matter dynamics were studied at an experimental farm in The Netherlands. Arable land in general is not favourable for earthworm growth. In the Lovinkhoeve fields under conventional management earthworm populations were brought to the verge of extinction in a few years. Main causes are soil fumigation against nematodes and unfavourable food conditions. Organic matter inputs and N-contents of the organic materials are important aspects of food availability of earthworms, but also bacterial and protozoan biomass play a role. Natural stress, such as summer drought and winter frost, adds to the effects of management. Organic management with reduced pesticide use, however, strongly stimulates population development. Colonisation, especially stimulated in the presence of passive transport mechanisms can help population built up. Population parameters and growth conditions at the invaded plots further influence the speed of colonisation. Correlation studies, combined with results of manipulation experiments show that earthworms increase resistance against slaking of field macro-aggregates. Fresh earthworm casts are very unstable, but their stability increases during ageing by several mechanisms. Drying makes casts much more stable than dried uningested field aggregates. Under specific conditions, fungal growth on the surface may stabilise wet casts, but the rearrangement of clay around particulate organic material seems to be the most important process for development of stability during ageing. Microbial activity either in the gut or after excretion may play an indirect role in connecting the organic material and the clay. The organic matter included in stable aggregates formed under the influence of earthworms is much better protected against microbial breakdown during the lifetime of these aggregates than organic matter in stable aggregates formed by other mechanisms. In the presence of earthworms, stable aggregates are either formed at a higher rate or break down at a lower rate. Also, earthworm activity can lead to increased organic matter contents of macro-aggregates. Earthworm activity consequently leads to a concentration of organic matter in the larger aggregate fraction and to a higher organic matter retention capacity of the soil. Grinding soil to fragments smaller than 2 mm, as is often done in standard procedures, will strongly influence organic matter breakdown in incubation experiments in samples from soils with high earthworm activity. Therfore, these standard preteatment methods are unsuitable for fractionation and decomposition studies.


Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) negatively impacts oxygen transport and maximal aerobic capacity (VO2 max). Iron deficiency non-anaemia (IDNA) is often observed amongst endurance athletes, yet the influence of IDNA on iron metabolism and endurance performance is not clear. The aim of this thesis was to investigate physiological and haematological responses to changes in iron status in elite endurance athletes.


We review the modeling of silicon MOS devices in the 10–300 K temperature range with an emphasis on the specifics of low-temperature operation. Recently developed one-dimensional models of long-channel transistors are discussed in connection with experimental determination and verification of the effective channel mobility in a wide temperature range. We also present analytical pseudo-two-dimensional models of short-channel devices which have been proposed for potential use in circuit simulators. Several one-, two-, and three-dimensional numerical models are discussed in order to gain insight into the more subtle details of the low-temperature device physics of MOS transistors and capacitors. Particular attention is paid to freezeout effects which, depending on the device design and the ambient temperature range, may or may not be important for actual device operation. The numerical models are applied to study the characteristic time scale of freezeout transients in the space-charge regions of silicon devices, to the analysis and suppression of delayed turn-off in MOS transistors with compensated channel, and to the temperature dependence of three-dimensional effects in short-channel, narrow-channel MOSFETs.


Visceral leishmaniosis is widely distributed in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. In Latin America, the disease has been described in at least 12 countries, where 90% of cases occur in Brazil, especially in the Northeast Region. This study aimed to describe the spatial distribution of human visceral leishmaniosis (HVL) in the state of Rio Grande do Norte between 2010 and 2017 based on data from the Information and Notification System and Health Problems. The number of cases in the state and in its mesoregions was analyzed. The municipality with the highest number of cases of the disease was Natal with 119 cases, followed by Mossoró with 115 cases. Among the mesoregions, the most affected by the disease were East Potiguar and West Potiguar, with 239 cases and 221 cases, respectively. It was concluded that visceral leishmaniosis is endemic in the state of Rio Grande do Norte. In view of the expansion of HVL in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, it is essential that public health agencies implement prevention and control measures against the disease, aiming to reduce the number of cases and expenses with patient care.


Increasing of fuel price has made farmers to recalculate their farming operation costs, especially costs that are related to the using of farm machinery, since the cost they have to spend reaches 50% of the total cost (Bowers, 1992). The step of land cultivation which is related to farm tools and machinery is land preparation. Therefore, an efficiency in plowing operation and plow design appears as significant factors. Baharta (2000) found that modification of singkal plow with hand tractor and utilization of coulter in front side of the plow are effective to increase plowing performance and to decrease fuel consumption. Based on the research, then a further research was carried out in order to calculate the time and fuel efficiency resulted from the tools modification. The result of the analysis showed that the utilization of coulter in front side of the moldboard simple plow was able to save land preparation time and decrease fuel consumption to 27,8%. It can be concluded that decreasing the fuel consumption can decrease the cost for fuel in land cultivation. Keywords : Coulter, time eficiency, fuel cost.


While the extremist parties pick up the good vocabulary from the mainstream parties and keep the old bad grammar, the mainstream parties do just the opposite, keeping the good grammar but picking up the bad vocabulary in an attempt to be more successful. But such tactics will only create more confusion. (PER 2002: 30) Introduction The last few years have seen a growing number of studies showing the importance of supply-side factors in the success and failure of populist radical right parties (e.g. Carter 2005; Givens 2005; Norris 2005; Van der Brug et al. 2005; Betz 2004; Decker 2004). Success will be interpreted here primarily in electoral terms, in line with most of the academic literature on populist radical right parties. However, special attention will be paid to the distinction between electoral breakthrough and persistence , which are clearly related, but do not always have the same explanations (Coffe 2004; Schain et al. 2002b). Moreover, electoral success does not equal political success; in fact, it is a necessary, but not a sufficient condition (see further chapter 12). The discussion of supply-side factors proceeds with the fairly straightforward distinction between internal and external factors. The next chapter will address the major internal factors, i.e. those directly related to the populist radical right parties themselves. This chapter focuses on external factors, i.e. those not inherent to the populist radical right parties. In aggregate external factors constitute the so-called political opportunity structure, the overarching concept in this chapter.


A new quantitative model of the stress induced leakage current (SILC) in MOS capacitors with thin oxide layers has been developed by assuming the inelastic trap-assisted tunneling as the conduction mechanism. The oxide band structure has been simplified by replacing the trapezoidal barrier with two rectangular barriers. An excellent agreement between simulations and experiments has been found by adopting a trap distribution Gaussian in space and in energy. Only minor variations of the trap distribution parameters were observed by increasing the injected charge during electrical stress, indicating that oxide neutral defects with similar characteristics are generated at any stage of the stress.


Adenovirus 36 (Ad36) is known to be associated with human obesity and to trigger inflammation in murine models. However, to date no clinical drugs for treating virus‐induced obesity have been developed. Therefore, in this study, the anti‐obesity and anti‐inflammation effects of mulberry extract on Ad36 were evaluated in mice. The mulberry extract‐fed group showed a reduction in total body weight and in epidermal fat pads. A combination of various mulberry components (1‐deoxynojirimycin, kuromanin chloride and resveratrol) and a mulberry extract prevented viral replication by 50% and 70%, respectively, compared with an untreated Ad36‐infected group. Moreover, the extract decreased both concentrations of proinflammatory cytokines, such as MCP‐1 and TNF‐α, and the numbers of infiltrating immune cells and macrophages in epidermal fat pads. In conclusion, dietary mulberry extract might offer an avenue for the development of therapeutic approaches for treating or preventing virus‐induced obesity and inflammation‐related metabolic diseases.


Abstract The role parents can play in supporting early reading attainment is well documented. There is still, however, a need to understand what motivates parents to become involved in reading at home with their child. Past research, based upon correlational studies, has mixed findings regarding the influence of the teacher and the child on parents' motivation at home. Through two quasi-experiments, the present study explored the influence of teacher invitations in Kindergarten classes, and child invitations in Grade 2 classes on completion rates of a home reading challenge. The completion of the home reading among families was investigated across two metropolitan schools in Sydney, Australia. Both of the interventions resulted in significantly higher completion rates compared to control groups (teacher invitations: d = .68; child invitations: d = .73). This paper adds to existing research by providing a clearer picture of the cause-and-effect relationship between schools' use of invitations to facilitate children's home reading.


We solve a class of doubly reflected backward stochastic differential equation whose generator depends on the resistance due to reflections, which extend the recent work of Qian and Xu on reflected BSDE with one barrier. We then obtain the existence and uniqueness and the continuous dependence theorem for this reflected BSDE.


The invention relates to a method for sorting raw material pieces (5) which are subjected to a sensory, preferably spectroscopic analysis of the composition at which the raw material pieces (5) on a in the conveying direction (2) moving conveyor belt (1) are applied, the sensory analysis is performed and the raw material pieces (5) in dependence on the determined composition of the raw material pieces (5) by subjecting the raw material pieces (5) with gas pressure pulses (11), preferably air pressure pulses, or mechanical pulses transversely to the conveying direction (2) of the conveyor belt (1) individual target groups (13) are zusortiert, wherein the conveyor belt (1) in the section in which the sensory analysis is carried out, viewed in cross section, a V- or U-shape with two lateral flanks (14) which (an angle α ) (form 15) to the horizontal, wherein the raw material pieces (5) between the two flanks (14) of the conveyor belt (1) lat eral be fixed. The lateral fixation of the raw material pieces (5), a high accuracy is achieved and sorting errors are largely eliminated. In addition, the invention also relates to a corresponding device for carrying out the method.


The influence of reactants, solvents (tert-amyl alcohol, dioxane, glyme and diglyme) and temperature on the etherification reaction of glycerol with isoamylenes in the liquid phase catalyzed by a strong acid ionexchange resin was studied. Reactions were carried out in a batch reactor autoclave at 1.5 MPa in the temperature range from 298 K to 373 K. It has been developed several methods for separation and isolation of products and various techniques of structural characterization (RMN, GC-MS, etc.) have been employed in order to obtain patterns that were used in the calculation of the conversion of glycerol and the composition of the final reaction mixture. It was found that there is a strong temperature influence on the process due to the polarity of employed solvents, resulting in a better conversion of glycerol for the most polar solvent (TAA) at low temperatures (313 K) and in a greater yield of di- and tri-ethers for the less polar solvent (dioxane) at higher temperatures (348 K), leading to different compositions of the products in the final mixture reaction depending on the initial molar ratio of solvents.


This paper presents a mathematical model for the optimal simultaneous siting and routing of hazardous‐waste transport, storage, and disposal operations. Siting hazardous‐waste disposal facilities and the subsequent routing of hazardous waste from multiple points of origin is a complex problem involving environmental engineering, economic, and safety issues. The model presented explicitly considers hazardous‐waste routing and operational costs in the facility siting process. The formulation presented represents a linear flow model driven by both cost and risk considerations. To demonstrate this model, an example using a hypothetical siting and transportation network for a 10‐month planning horizon is presented. In addition, a multiobjective formulation of the model is formulated and solved for incorporating risks associated with the transport, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste. The model can be used to aid engineers and local and state agencies in the siting of hazardous‐waste facilities and in eval...


AbstractThe purpose of this study was to selectively remove chromium from acid-dissolution water of chromium sludge using the continuous column and precipitation techniques. Column experimental results indicated that the Thomas model was found to predict reasonably well the ion exchange breakthrough performance. The best adsorption and desorption capacities occurred at 7.5 mL/min flow rate and low 150 mg/L Cr (III) solutions for all adsorbents. The cyclic experiments' results showed that chromium had the same sorption and elution pattern in the four sequences in synthetic solutions, while removal and elution efficiencies were decreased over the four cycles in acid-dissolution water. After passing 2.5% NaCLO-treated acid-dissolution water through IRN77 columns, IRN77 resin did not show any signs of performances diminution over the four consecutive sorption and elution cycles. The adsorption efficiency could reach 37% which was 62% of that in synthetic solution, and the elution efficiency remained above 95%...


The problem of having to pool and summarize safety data from many clinical trials to satisfy governmental requirements for approving an investigational new drug for marketing was simplified using a SAS' data base. Safety data from each trial was collected on an ongoing basis and saved in a SAS data library of 5 files, each containing related or similarly structured data. In this way, the data were stored in a uniform manner in one identifiable place and ambiguities or inconsistencies in the data were identified and resolved at the time the study was analyzed, when such resolutions could easily be obtained. The system was facilitated by incorporating the creation of files of safety information for individual studies into selected programs in a standardized library of SAS software used in analyzing each study.


This article presents a novel terahertz (THz) antenna array design comprising a layered structure of a perovskite material which enhances the radiation characteristics of an antenna overlaid on a conventional metallic antenna element. The simulated antenna consists of a THz gold patch antenna coated with a hybrid perovskite material, methyl-ammonium lead iodide CH3NH3PbI3 which enables the manipulation of the THz electromagnetic waves. In addition to this, we also present a comparison of the antenna properties of the proposed hybrid perovskite material with antennas made of gold and perovskite only. The proposed antenna operates in the frequency band 0.9 - 1.2 THz. The simulated impedance bandwidth of the proposed array antenna ranges from 0.9 THz to 1.2 THz with a reflection coefficient (S11) less than −10 dB. The antenna array has a radiation patterns stability on the whole frequency band. The peak gain obtained is 11.4 dBi with perovskite arrays. The hybrid and perovskite antenna array demonstrate high radiation efficiency. The designs presented here will help in realising future wireless communication systems that require miniaturisation, fast reconfigurability and wearability.


the causative agent of bacterial cold water disease (BCWD), is tolerant of recommended ultraviolet (UV) doses used in recirculation aquaculture systems (RAS). Membrane filtration (MF) is used to remove pathogens from wastewater in many industries, but has not been thoroughly tested in RAS. In this study, bacterial removal efficiencies were assessed between MF and UV treatments over 30 days in an RAS. Bacterial removal efficiencies were not significantly different (p > 0.05) between MF and UV treatments, which removed 98.5 ± 0.4 % and 99.6 ± 0.1 % of total bacteria and 93.2 ± 5.2 % and 92.5 ± 4.1 % of heterotrophic bacteria, respectively. Under laboratory conditions, a MF system was challenged with concentrated doses of


How performance is perceived and attributed has important implications for strategizing. Much research in the cognitive and social sciences suggests that people tend to mistake luck for skill in ev...


Detailed studies of the influence of the deutero-canonical books on the New Testament and early Christian literature are relatively rare. Direct citations from the Apocrypha, that can be detected in the New Testament, has led to the view in some quarters that they have little value for the student of early Christianity. This chapter seeks to re-examine this perception by assessing the reception in selected early christian writings of one of these deutero-canonical texts, the Book of Tobit. It explores if the first Christians read Tobit, the theological and narrative themes which are present in both Tobit and Luke-Acts, and the reception of Tobit in second century Christian Literature. It is clear that Book of Tobit must be included in any consideration of the trajectory of development from the Hebrew Bible to early Christian beliefs about angels, prayer, charity, and the inclusion of gentiles in God's salvation. Keywords:Book of Tobit; Christian literature; early Christianity; Hebrew Bible; Luke-Acts; New Testament


The present invention relates to multiple connections and terminal emulating system and method for data communication with a different communication device, in a networked environment over a communication network connecting a number of wired and wireless communication devices to the terminal emulator transmitting and receiving data, the terminal emulator to connected to the wired or wireless communications device that the user want to connect service attribute of the list and the network of the wired and wireless networks that are currently the terminal emulator and receiving select at least one network, a user network connected to the network request from the a network selection unit, the data transmission for transmitting and receiving a data request from the user terminal between the emulator and the different communication device, the connection is established via a selected network via the network selection unit for Bride, the communication information through the connection has been established, the terminal emulator and parts macro function unit, the data transmitting and receiving unit or the macro function of transmitting and receiving by the number of cycles of Mark is set is set to the specified data from the user between the different communication device and the connection for recording on the established communication apparatus log storage unit, and By comprising: a performance comparison for comparing the communication information received from the log storage unit between the multiple communication devices that the connection is established, the user and for multiple wireless devices and multiple connections to be used in a network environment such as the Internet of Things and data communications providing a terminal emulator can be tested whether it is desired to use a certain radio communication environment.


(...) We examined the microbiological composition and abundance in space and time of bioaerosols collected in the Barcelona subway system during a cold period. (...) Multitag 454 pyrosequencing of the 16S rRNA gene was used to assess bacterial community composition and biodiversity. The results showed low bioaerosol concentrations regarding the targeted microorganisms, although the bacterial bioburden was rather high (104 bacteria/m3). Airborne bacterial communities presented a high degree of overlap among the different subway environments sampled (inside trains, platforms and lobbies) and were dominated by a few widespread taxa, with Methylobacterium being the most abundant genus. (...) Overall, we found that commuters are not the main source of bioaerosols in the Barcelona subway system.


The dinuclear title compound, [Zn2(C7H14NS2)4(C12H10N2)], is centrosymmetric about the central C=C bond. The five-coordinate Zn atom is bonded to two asymmetrically chelating dithiocarbamate ligands and a pyridine N atom to define an NS4 coordination geometry tending towards a square pyramid, with the N atom in the apical site. In the crystal structure, C—H⋯S contacts lead to supramolecular chains.


Incorporating cosmetic dermatology into a medical dermatology practice is made easier if clinicians offer the cosmetic procedures to their existing patients. Internal marketing and a pleasant support staff ensure the success of expansion to cosmetic dermatology.


Two classes of approximately universal codes are developed for parallel Gaussian channels whose state information is not available at the encoder. Both architectures convert the channel into a set of scalar additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) channels to which good AWGN base codes can be applied, and both are layered schemes used in conjunction with successive interference cancellation to keep decoding complexity low. The first construction uses a concatenated code structure, and with perfect base codes achieves an arbitrarily high fraction of capacity in the limit of high SNR. The second construction uses a layer-dither-repeat structure, and with perfect base codes can achieve better than 90% of capacity at typical target spectral efficiencies, corresponding to a roughly 1 dB gap to capacity.


Copper was evenly deposited on the surface of polyester/polyaniline composit fabric by electroless plating assisted with ultrasonic technology.The effects of depositing conditions of polyaniline,sensitization and activation conditions of the electroeless plating and assisting conditions of ultrasonic technology on surface resistivity,weighting percentage,and adhesive force of the composite fabrics were investigated.The corrosion resistance of polyester/polyaniline,polyester/copper and polyester/polyaniline/copper composite fabrics was compared by dipping and anodic polarization.The morphology of the samples was characterized by scanning electron microscope(SEM).The results indicated that using polyaniline as intermediate conductive layer reduces the surface resistance of the metallized fabric,enhances the adhesive force between the metal and fabric,and increases the corrosion resistance of the conductive composite fabric.Introduction of ultrasonic technology promotes even depositing of copper on the surface of composite fabrics.


Abstract : Fallout contamination deposited on the roof of a structure is, in many cases, the source of the primary radiation component of the total dose obtained at any point within the structure. Experiments were performed in which the doses from a source of radiation present on a roof were measured in many locations within a multi-story building. This report presents the results of these experiments for roof and floor mass thicknesses of 48.6 and 97.2 psf. Comparisons of the experimentally measured gamma doses with those determined theoretically have been shown throughout this report. Agreement between experiment and theory has, in general, been found to be good.


The environmental issue became, nowadays, a cultural planetary phenomenon that affects even our subjectivity. Created as environmental governmentality, has as its support a knowledege-power complex – the nature device – that imposes itself as a controlling mechanism of relationships with nature whose emergence, forming and aplication are analyzed in this research based on Michel Foucault's "archeo-genealogy". The environmental truth is the common light of rulers and ruled and requires, from each and everyone, the duty to save the planet, to care for nature, to make it live. A weak, sick, endangered nature, under the sign of finiteness emerges, in our times, as a passive of a polluting agent humanity. A complex educational structure composed of visual and discursive apparatuses and technical polictics 'pedagogizes' society, forming and controlling the ways of thinking and acting, desiring and imagining, consuming and producing, of profiting in accordance with a environmental rationality, which becomes effective as a scientific truth and ethical norm, values and conduct standards to inhabit the planet. The capitalism, under the environmental perspective, is not the source of nature relationship destabilisation, but of resources allocated to revert the environmental crisis, based on 'hyper-industrialization', economy 'ecologization' and ecology 'economization'. Backed by technical polictics as agroecology, organic agriculture, permaculture and natural agriculture, among others, the environmental rationality classifiesrural area population groups as 'green producers' and form new rural ways. At the same time, it stimulates new conducts and ways of life in the urban area, based on political mechanisms as 'consumer awareness', 'fair exchange', 'green profit', 'clean production', etc. A management temporality mechanism makes projections of future perspectives, which predicts events of shortage of natural resources, as water and food; the occurrence of catastrophes like thawing, sea level rising, heat and cold waves, floods disasters, desertification, making an increasing progress whose peak is the end of life, end of world, death of earth and of the nature which nurtures it. In that way, environmental governmentality controls the present, rules populations and individuals, corporations and nations, prevailing the global order interests in managing environmental order. The basis for this rationality is the principle of degradation, which provides that naturedestruction is work of each and everyone. This principle is the basis of the environmental knowledge; Risk Society, Ecological Modernization and Sustainable Development theories contribute to and spread this environmental discourse principle in moral considerations, political analysis and in scientific thought. The environmental truth governs the contemporary world without being visible or challenged. This study is a contribution to change this situation.


A novel volume modulation technique is employed to measure the complex compressibility of a gas in a single pore. The complex compressibility depends on the geometry dependent thermal coupling between the gas and the pore walls, and is related to the thermoacoustic function fκ, or equivalently, F(λ). By measuring two different lengths of a given pore, end effects are eliminated, so that F(λ) corresponding to a uniform, infinite length pore is determined. Pores of circular, rectangular, coaxial, and hexagonal cross sections were investigated, as well as cylinders which contained wire mesh screens. A wide range of values for the ratio of the thermal penetration depth to pore size was achieved by working down to very low frequencies. Results for circular, rectangular, and coaxial pores are in excellent agreement with theory. Hexagonal pores show behavior which is very close to similar size circular pores. Qualitative aspects of the screen results can be understood by a comparison to the theory for parallel p...


Abstract : Skill training, retention, and assessment research from academia, industry, and the government is reviewed and its implications for digital skill training are discussed. Factors that affect digital skill retention are procedural (e.g., the timing and sequencing of training trials, training techniques employed), individual (e.g., intelligence or background knowledge), and task related (e.g.,the number of steps per task, the cognitive difficulty of selected steps). Some of these factors have also been shown to impact digital operator training, but additional research needs to be done. Few experiments have made broad comparisons across all variables or have effectively quantified ways to evaluate or design effective digital training. Recommendations about how to modify specific digital courses should be validated. Much less work has been done in the area of collective digital training despite the fact that this comprises the majority of the training prescribed in the Army Digital Training Strategy. Research on the assessment of digital skills has produced a number of tools and procedures for assessing digital skills for both individual and collective training. Many of these tools have been well received by units who have used them but the tools still need to be formally validated.


Mark Le Fanu pays tribute to 1956's "Gervaise", a great example of Zola on film - and of the work of its neglected director, Rene Clement


An integrated circuit in which a voltage divider circuit is integrated comprises a first resistor, second resistor, control portion, switch, and switching portion. The first resistor and second resistor form a resistive voltage divider element for dividing a voltage obtained by rectifying an alternating-current voltage, or a direct-current voltage, supplied to a control portion. The switch is provided in series with the resistive voltage divider element, and passes or cuts off current passing through the resistive voltage divider element. The switching portion switches the switch so as to pass current during driving of the control portion, and cut off current during standby of the control portion.


Abstract The kinetics of the heterogeneous ozonation of o, p-activated aromatic organic compounds have been correlated with structural parameters defined by Linear Free Energy Relationships. The gross first order rate constants for these reactions were found to correlate excellently with the Hammett Polar Constant for a series of substituted phenols and pyrimidines. Strong correlation also was obtained for the kinetics of ozonation of an homologous series of 2-alkyl-4,6-dinitrophenols and the Steric Parameter. The reaction rate was observed to increase as the electron density in the ring increased and decreased with increasing size of the substituent alkyl group. A preliminary model structured around the kinetics of a gas diffusion controlled reaction with infinitely fast chemical kinetics has been proposed along with a program of research to evaluate such a model.


Inspired by the inverse problems related to geomagnetism I propose an exploration game using simple devices to survey magnetic anomalies. The game, in its simplest form, has the objective to find the position and orientation of a single dipole inside a black box, based on measurements of field directions collected with a compass outside the box. The richness of the game resides partially in its set up simplicity and in the complexity that unfolds when dealing with inverse problems related to vector field analysis.


Illness, laughter and risibility. ; This article attempts to place the 18th Century's rehabilitation of the healthy function of laughter in the Hippocratic medical tradition. Laughter therapy, like other "moral" therapies by music, balls, voyages or the open air, is applied to illnesses of the nerves (vapours, spleen, hypochondria etc). The laughter advised by doctors, which was derived from an intuition of the disease, was opposed to another type of laughter, based on the negation of the illness itself and provoked in the theatre by the presence on stage of more or less imaginary sufferers who themselves constitute the risible subject of the play. Medicine and comic theatre, enlightenment and society, thus take opposing positions concerning this subject (illness) and its instrument (laughter) and come to very different conclusions : on the one hand, an openness towards the complex relationship between the physical and the moral and on the other, the continuation of fears and prejudices.


This paper dealt with experimental and numerical sp ringback determination of sheet metals in an air bending process. Practical part of paper consis ts of two sections. The first part dealt with experiment of air bending process of three differen t categories of steel, different bending depths and die widths. Influence of these technological va riables is discussed. Paper uses a modern measurement method performed in MATLAB. Second part consists of numerical simulation of air bending process in explicit and implicit finite element method (FEM) code. Hill' 48 yield criterion and Hollomon (Ludwik) hardening law were set as material model used in numerical simulation. In this paper are compared two differen t finite element (FE) codes from the accuracy point of view.


In 2013, the European Commission and the United States Trade Representative started negotiations for a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) or Transatlantic Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA) between their respective economies, initiating what could become the largest commercial agreement in the present world. In the words of former Trade Commissioner of the European Union, Karel De Gucht: "This deal will set the standard – not only for our future bilateral trade and investment but also for the development of global rules". Though these negotiations are not made public, their content is already widely controversial in several European Union (EU) Member States. The aim of this work is to analyse these controversial negotiations by studying those preceding the conclusion of earlier free trade agreements (FTAs), concluded by both the EU and the United States of America (U.S.), and the subsequent impact of these treaties on the economies of their parties.


In 2011, the Pontifical commission ecclesia dei issued the instruction universae ecclesiae on the application of Benedict XVI's 2007 motu proprio summorum pontificum. This article briefly examines the organization of the instruction and its juridic weight before studying the document in more detail. Following the arrangement of the instruction, analysis of the text itself begins by looking at the introduction—which is rooted in the pope's motu proprio and accompanying letter to bishops—and the competence of the Pontifical commission ecclesia dei. commentary is provided on the specific norms of the instruction according to the following areas: the competence of diocesan bishops, the notion of the coetus fidelium, the sacerdos idoneus, liturgical and ecclesiastical discipline, confirmation and holy orders, the breviarium romanum, the Sacred Triduum, rites of religious orders, and the use of the pontificale romanum and rituale romanum.


ABSTRACT University System of Maryland & Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) librarians are actively pursuing the application of long tail theory to electronic resources management (ERM) for the USMAI library consortium. USMAI ERM staff established a framework for consortial governance of electronic resources and are "reaching out" to other library consortia to share ideas and pursue collective projects, with the eventual goal of taking advantage of the leverage that long tail ERM policies and procedures can offer to library consortia. From the Column Editor, Lenore England The ERM Ideas and Innovations column for this issue is co-authored by me, Assistant Director for Electronic Resources Management at the University of Maryland University College Library; Rick Davis, Copyright & Scholarly Communications Librarian at the Albert S. Cook Library, Towson University; and Randy Lowe, Collection Development, Acquisitions & Serials Librarian at the Lewis J. Ort Library, Frostburg State University. We discuss the long tail theory application to electronic resources management (ERM) in the University System of Maryland & Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) and the advantages and challenges in this pursuit. We have written extensively in the past two years in Journal of Electronic Resources of Librarianship ERM Ideas and Innovations columns about the ERM framework we initiated in 2016. In discussing our previous column work with Randy and Rick, I began to understand that each of the columns about our ERM framework are "chapters" in a progressive "book" about our work, explaining our history and progress along the way. The format of our column provides us with this opportunity, and I am very grateful that I was able to continue to build our ERM "book" with Randy and Rick with the current column as the next "chapter."


The fact that human beings are the basic factors have been empty sized by modern management, the core of management is to make good use of people's abilities and keep them under control. If we want to do that, we must understand people first,since everyone has different social consciousness about people and about tactics and ways of management. This article mainly discusses the realistic meaning that how to deal with the relationship of people and organizations with the prejudice of the social consciousness.


Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by Treponema pallidum. However, there are examples of hematogenic and transmission from mother to child in utero. Primary syphilis is characterized by chancre, can be observed in oral cavity as a firm, painless ulceration. Mucous patches represent the secondary syphilis oral manifestations. Tertiary syphilis is characterized by the formation of gummas which can lead to perforation of the hard palate. Syphilis diagnosis must be based on the stage of the disease. Syphilis treatment consists of antibiotics. Since syphilis can be identified by its oral lesions, the dentist must know this disease.


In recent decades, there has been a seemingly inexhaustible rise in the use of caesarean section (CS) worldwide. The overall aim with this thesis is to explore the effects of and reasons for an inc ...


Objective:To evaluate the effect of Shapeilin and Shunbo on treating malignant hydrothorax.Methods:Using the intrapleural injection of Shapeilin and Shunbo to treat 60 patients with malignant hydrothorax and observing their effect and side effect.Results:28 patients were given Shpaeilin and the effective rate reaches 92 9%(26/28).32 patients were administered Shunbo and the effective rate is 68 8%(22/32).The difference is significant (P0 05).The side effect such as chest pain and fever in Shapeilin group is much higher than Shunbo group.The gastrointestinal reaction and the inhibition of marrow in Shunbo group,however,are higher than those in Shapeilin group.Conclusions:The therapeutic effect of Shapeilin is better than Shunbo with relatively less side effect.Shapeilin needs no hydrating and it is valuable to be spread in the clinical practice.


The theory of radar interferometry developed in the companion paper [ Van Baelen and Richmond, this issue] is applied to a set of measurements obtained with the middle and upper atmosphere (MU) radar in order to demonstrate the technique and to test the theory. The variations with respect to Doppler frequency of the coherencies and phases of the signals cross-correlated between receiver pairs depend on the amplitude and direction of the wind in the manner predicted by the theory. The horizontal wind derived by the interferometric technique agrees quite well with the so-called apparent velocity obtained by cross-correlating signals in the time domain from different receiver pairs, and under our experimental conditions the latter estimate has been determined to be a good representation of the true wind, in spite of slight tendencies to overestimate the wind amplitude. The vertical wind derived by the interferometric technique shows significant differences with the Doppler wind obtained from a vertically pointing antenna, but these differences disappear when the Doppler wind is corrected for the off-zenith distribution of the received power. An examination of the mean angle-of-arrival of the received signal reveals that there is a tendency for the angle to approach, though not attain, perpendicularity with the three-dimensional wind vector, and perhaps also to tend to be perpendicular to isentropes in the crosswind direction. A postset beam steering analysis of several examples of data illustrates the behavior of the angular distribution of received power in time and space. When the signal-to-noise ratio is large, there is a tendency for the power to be fairly isotropic with respect to zenith angle, but highly distorted patterns can be encountered when the signal is weaker. There appears to be a tendency for the patterns to vary relatively slowly over time, but strong variations in altitude are observed in passing from one 300-m range gate to the next. The direction of most intense received power does not necessarily correspond to the direction of mean angle-of-arrival of the signal as determined by interferometry.


Motivated by the theory of valued inner product space, our aim in this paper is to generalize it in t(n) settings. As a consequence we introduce the notion of t(n)-valued norm and t(n)-valued inner product space. We derive general linearly independent vector having the property to yield the even number 2 with the inner product of an orthogonal vector. We extend the same with the existence of a vector that satisfy Pythagorean equation and derive a general formula using Gram-Schmidt process for the function t(n). We conclude the paper with an application of t(n)-valued inner product space in a travelling salesmen problem.


(57) Abstract: describes the possible use of inserting a buried volume enhancing agent to treat urinary incontinence, a system for accurately positioning and the delivery volume enhancing agent. Filling material is formed biocompatible and non-biodegradable implant to stabilize in the soft tissue by ingrowth fibrous tissue after insertion. Positioning and delivery system is provided adapted syringe to be connectable to a syringe and (83), a housing (82). Housing (82) is provided with an adapted through holes to hold the observation device such as a cystoscope to enable accurate positioning of the syringe (81). The housing further includes one or more syringes through holes, the through holes is adapted to hold at an angle with respect to the observation apparatus a syringe. The angle between the observation device and the syringe is variably adjustable. The present invention encompasses the use of volume increase implant by a variety of delivery methods including the use of the positioning and delivery system is described.


Samples of raw lentils, sugar beans and groundnuts were bought from a street vendor by the roadside at Gaborone Bus Station. Sample preparation was carried out by microwave digestion process. The digests were analyzed for selected metals (Ca, Fe, Mg, Zn, Cd and Pb) using flame atomic absorption spectrophotometer (Varian Model 220 AAS). For the selected legumes, Lentils, Sugar beans and Groundnuts, mineral contents concentrations (mg/100g) of Ca, Fe, Mg, Zn, together with that of heavy metals Cd and Pb were determined. Data analysis using Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) gave concentrations as follows: Lentils (2.51 ±0.39, 1.75 ±0.05, 2.34 ±0.03, 4,15 ±0.03), Sugar Beans ( 5.24 ±5.73, 3.08 ±0.18, 1.95 ±0.21, 4.21 ±0.02) ,Groundnuts ( 5.65 ±0.12, 1.93 ±0.32, 2.49 ±0.11, 4.33 ±0.05) respectively for Fe, Mg, Zn and Ca. Cd concentrations were very low recorded as 6.01 x10 -5 ±1.85 x10 , 5.61 x 10 -5 ±3.57 x10 -6 and 7.72 x10 -5 ±8.44 x10 -6 whereas for Lead (Pb) were recorded as 8.35 x 10 -4 ±9.19 x10 , 1.94 x 10 ±1.54 x10 -3 and 2.61 x 10 ±3.30 x10 -4 respectively for the lentils, sugar beans and groundnuts. It is evident that the selected legumes have essential nutritional minerals even though appearing in lower concentrations, of which to some extend may compromise the nutritional quality of the samples. But as for possible contamination by toxic metals, there were no significant amounts recorded. Ruth Gontse*, Banyaladzi D. Paphane, Tumisang Papadi Department of Physical and Chemical Sciences, Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Private Bag 0027, Gaborone, Botswana. Submission: 22 May 2020 Accepted: 29 May 2020 Published: 30 June 2020 www.ijsrm.humanjournals.com Citation: Ruth Gontse et al. Ijsrm.Human, 2020; Vol. 15 (4): 102-115. 103 INTRODUCTION After cereals, legumes are the second most important source of human food and animal forage. The process of nitrogen fixation by legumes is very useful since there will be provide plant tissue that is high in protein. Legumes are used in agricultural practices as a way of curbing deficiency of nutrients of the planting soil. Most of the legumes are taken into diet because of their high content of dietary fiber, proteins and minerals such as potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. However, during food preparation, some water-soluble minerals can be leached and lost through drainage [1]. It has been evident that the significance of most of the legumes in agriculture and food security is increasing worldwide. Legumes are very important as they can fix nitrogen which is very useful for plant growth, this way giving them environmental and economic advantages [2]. Research indicated that high protein and water-soluble fiber have much benefit in reducing the risks of coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease [3]. Groundnuts, or peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.), belong to the legume's family. Its origin is Mexico and America regions Groundnuts are very useful in production of various products for human consumption peanut butter, cakes and soups. Research has added the facts that the groundnut seeds samples are within the range of 40.10 to 42.13 % fat, 24.48 to 26.37 % crude protein, 4.24 to 6.30 % carbohydrate and a significant amount of moisture, fiber and ash. Essential Minerals in groundnuts includes commonly known sodium, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, manganese, zinc, iron and copper. The dominant macro mineral element (potassium) could be recommended as source of dietary supplement. [4]. Lentils are some of the ancient legume plants which are consumed worldwide [5]. Lentils appear in different seed coat colours ranging from green, tan, brown, grey, white and black and they can have various patterns on the body [6]. Findings demonstrated that lentils are rich in fiber and low in fat [7]. Since lentils as a legume are sources of protein, there are other essential nutrients such as zinc, iron and vitamin B complex. Lentils have protein content of between 20.6% and 31.4% [8]. Literature also report that lentils have high antioxidant activity due to presence of phenolic compounds [9]. Children population in low –income countries are protein deficient and because of high protein content, fast cooking-time and increased production have led to lentils being among the legumes which are important in combating malnutrition and protein deficiency globally [10-11]. Lentil proteins are also a good source of bioactive peptides which have a lot of health benefits [12]. www.ijsrm.humanjournals.com Citation: Ruth Gontse et al. Ijsrm.Human, 2020; Vol. 15 (4): 102-115. 104 Bean consumption has increased in most countries especially developed one and beans have shown that they supply proteins, dietary fiber and vitamins which are important to human health. [13]. Speckled sugar bean is a grain legume, which is very nutritious and rich in protein. The grain is easily stored, making it a useful crop for subsistence use because it is a high-yielding variety with very acceptable seed appearance. It is also resistant to most known plant diseases. Protein extracted form Speckled sugar bean is nutritionally rich in proteins and micronutrients [14]. Different environmental factors such as temperature, production sites, agricultural practices and soil conditions may affect the protein content in common beans [15]. The determination of minerals and trace elements in foodstuffs is an important part of nutritional and toxicological analyses. Research on micro-mineral and anti-nutritional content of legumes and cereal based foods commonly consumed in Rwanda stated that due to prevalence of micro-nutrient deficiencies especially iron and zinc in many developing countries. Efforts are therefore being made to assess micro-nutrient content of foods to assess the extent of this deficiency [16]. Micronutrients such as copper, chromium, iron and zinc are very essential for human health since they help in human metabolism [17-18]. Importance of minerals in the human body Chromium has a significant role in the metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids. When there is deficiency in Cr, a sign of altered glucose tolerance is the most prevalent in the human body. The deficiency of this nutrient in the body has also been associated with increase in diabetes and cardiovascular diseases [19]. Dietary supplementation with Cr where there are frequent deficiencies have shown some beneficial effect [20]. Iron is an essential element; although iron metabolism occurs in a 'close circuit', there exist physiological losses which must be compensated for through iron supplements or through food rich in iron [21]. When there is insufficient Fe amount in the body, there is tendency for the occurrence of complications such as low blood, anemia, rickets and shortness of breath [21]. Metabolic processes including carbohydrate, lipid and protein synthesis or degradation involve zinc enzyme, which is required for deoxyribonucleic and ribonucleic acid synthesis and stabilizing plasma membranes [19]. Zinc is useful in the superoxide dismutase enzyme www.ijsrm.humanjournals.com Citation: Ruth Gontse et al. Ijsrm.Human, 2020; Vol. 15 (4): 102-115. 105 which is meant for prohibiting the oxidative processes. The daily intake for adults should be 12–15 mg. The high presence and abundance of Aluminum in nature make it to be one of the minerals widely distributed in the whole food chain [22]. The toxicology and physiology studies for Aluminum is made difficult due to its ubiquity and contamination risks. This makes it too difficult for the scientific community to place it as a trace element which is essential for the human body [23]. Problems such as osteomalacia and neurodegenerative disorders (e.g. encephalopathy, dementia and Alzheimer's disease) has awakened interest in aluminum intake via the diet [24]. Normal intake ranges from 6 to 14 mg/day. Estimated aluminum intake is reported to range from 0.7 and 11.5 mg/day, and mean dietary intake varied between 2.5 and 6.3 mg /day [25]. Other findings have shown that the lentil seeds contain many dietary essential minerals, such as sodium (65–81 mg/100 g), potassium (978–1024 mg/100 g), calcium (168–170 mg/100 g), magnesium (4.62–5.20 mg/100 g), phosphorus (301–341 mg/100 g),iron (6.6–7.3 mg/100 g), zinc (4.2–4.3 mg/100 g), copper (4.62–6.12 mg/100 g), and manganese (1.40–1.62 mg/100 g) [26]. Mineral contamination Heavy metal contamination in the food chain is caused mainly by being environmental pollution. Lead and Cadmium metal contamination have aroused some concerns in research since contamination of the environment is increasing, and serious toxic effects develop due to the prolonged intake of even low concentrations of lead [27]. This has led to increased interest in determining lead levels in foodstuffs [28]. The total human lead intake supplied by the diet is approximately 80% [19]. Even though Cadmium element is naturally present in low concentrations in the environment, high levels are often associated with human activity and are mainly found in urban and industrial waste disposal. The toxicity of Cadmium is manifested by kidney dysfunction, hypertension, hepatic injury, reproductive toxicity, lung damage, bone effects, etc. [28]. Since this type of food products are in high demand, there are some practices such as application of fertilizers by farmers when trying to meet the demand which seem to indirectly increase the heavy metals in the soil which in turn can be transferred to crops growing in that soil [29]. Cd and Pd are common metals, which have shown some form of toxicity even when www.ijsrm.humanjournals.com Citation: Ruth Gontse et al. Ijsrm.Human, 2020; Vol. 15 (4): 102-115. 106 consumed at low quantities. And their use in the body is not known [30]. Consumption and intoxication of these metals is associated with diseases affecting the renal, cardiovascular, nervous and skeletal system [31-32]. It is necessary to account for contam


The Remote Optical Pumped Amplification(ROPA) technique has been widely applied in ultra-long span optical transmission systems. To make the ROPA system perform optimally under a given condition,theoretical modeling and numerical stimulation are carried out for remote gain unit(RGU). The optimal RGU location and optimal erbium-doped fiber length in the RGU are obtained by introducing a synthetical evaluation parameter to reflect the combined impact of the RGU gain and the optical signal-to-noise ratio. Finally,the design and inline test are taken in the practical communication systems and the validity of the proposed optimized approach is verified.


Objective
To compare the characteristics of the superior cervical ganglion (SCG) neuron channels in rabbit myocardial infarction (MI) models established by drug injection and surgical ligation, respectively.

Methods
The MI model established by drug injection was obtained by using abdominal subcutaneous injection of Isoproterenol (ISO, 150 mg·kg-1·d-1, for 2 days) . The MI model established by surgical ligation was obtained by ligation of the left anterior descending artery. After establishment of the models, the characteristics of the delayed rectifier potassium channel and sodium channel of the neurons were measured by whole-cell patch-clamp technique.

Results
The maximal peak current densities of delayed rectifier potassium channels of SCG neurons in the control group, ISO injection group and ligation group were 80.80±22.80 pA/pF, 99.89±21.50 pA/pF and 115.33±16.00 pA/PF, respectively. There was no significant difference in the delayed rectifier potassium channel activation curve among the three groups. The maximal peak current densities of delayed rectifier sodium channels of SCG neurons in the control group, ISO injection group and surgical ligation group were-102.71±9.55 pA/pF, -144.79±24.34 pA/pF and-125.66±32.34 pA/pF, respectively. The activation curve and recovery curve after inactivation of sodium channel in ISO injection group and ligation group were shifted toward left, whereas there was no significant effect on the inactivation curve.

Conclusion
ISO injection and surgical ligationon show the same effects on the characteristics of SCG neurons channels in the MI models. Therefore, both methods are viable in the research of the characteristics of neuron channels of sympathetic ganglion after the establishment of MI.

Key words:
Superior cervical ganglion; Potassium channels; Sodium channels; Myocardial infarction; Patch-clamp technique


This research is aimed to describe the process and to get product development of learning material using flipbook. The learning material is developed in geometry, especially quadrilateral. This research belongs to Research and Development (R&D). The procedure includes the steps of Budiyono Model such as conducting preliminary research, planning and developing a theoretical and prototype product, and determining product quality (validity, practicality, and effectiveness). The average assessment result of the theoretical product by the experts gets 4,54, while validity result of prototype product by the experts is 4,62. Practicability is obtained by the implementation of flipbook prototype in each meeting of limited-scale try out based on learning observation, with the average score of 4,10 and increasing of 4,50 in wide-scale try out. The effectiveness of the prototype product is obtained by the result from pretest and posttest on a limited-scale and a wide-scale try out. The limited-scale pre-test result showed a significant increase in average score of wide-scale pre-test of 25,2, and there is an increase in the average score of posttest on limited-scale try out and wide-scale try out is 8,16. The result of product quality can be concluded that flipbook media can be used in the geometry learning in elementary school which implemented curriculum 2013.


Charge-coupled device (CCD) detectors have several characteristics which are suitable for spectroscopic measurements at very low light levels. The quantum efficiency of a CCD is high over a wide wavelength range, and the dark count rate is greatly reduced by cooling the detector. Further reduction of the dark count can be made by setting the pixel binning frame to the detector area that is actually illuminated. If the detector is sufficiently cooled and the signal readout is performed after appropriate binning, the only significant noise source, aside from inevitable photon shot noise, is the noise produced in the signal readout process. Since the readout noise is independent of the duration of exposure, longer exposure provides a better signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio, in principle. However, the practical limit to exposure time is set by spike noise, which is generated by cosmic rays as well as possible γ- and α-rays emitted from materials around the detector chip. Each quantum of such high-energy rays striking the CCD chip usually generates thousands of electrons in a pixel, while a single photon absorbed by the detector produces less than one electron on the average. Thus the spike noise sometimes obscures the very low light level spectrum. Distinction of spike noise from the true photon signals and reliable elimination of the spikes are required in order to further elongate the exposure time and to achieve a better S/N ratio. Occasionally, data processing with median filters is employed to remove the spikes from spectra recorded on CCD detectors. However, this filtering method is a kind of smoothing and has a possibility of distorting the spectrum, particularly when spectral linewidths are comparable to or less than those of spikes. We have developed a simple and efficient method to eliminate the spike noise without losing the original spectral information. Here, we describe the method and demonstrate its effectiveness in Raman and atomic emission spectroscopy.


Advances in pervasive communication and electronic modalities offer a viable alternative to Flip-Flop Gates. After years of appropriate research into voice-over-IP, we verify the confusing unification of von Neumann machines and virtual machines, which embodies the natural principles of e-voting technology. In our research we simulate not only that Peer-to-Peer Methodologies can be made random, pseudorandom, and certifiable, but that the same is true for lambda calculus.


There is a retardation can be easily produced a retardation layer comprising a plurality of different areas. The retardation substrate 10 includes a substrate 10 and a substrate 10 with a support solidified liquid crystal layer 10. The solidified liquid crystal layer 10 includes the first to third regions (130a, 130b, 130c). First to third regions (130a, 130b, 130c) are arranged on the substrate 10, they are different from each other the degree of orientation of mesogens. A liquid crystal display device, the retardation substrate, the solidified liquid crystal layer, a thermotropic liquid crystal compound


Control of autonomous agent swarms is studied for targeted flocking exercises. The desired decentralized control also requires robustness against modeling uncertainties and bounded unknown forces. In this analysis, we consider the task of robustly driving multiple agents to a moving 'target region', as repulsive interactions help spread out the agents. An unconventional form of sliding mode control is implemented to provide the robust attraction towards the region's center. For robustness a 'boundary layer' is conceived, which corresponds to the desired target region. The attraction is intentionally softened inside this target region, allowing agents to create a final formation utilizing their repulsion forces. Examples are given for moving circular and elliptical regions which illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed strategy.© 2010 ASME


Author(s): Yu, Kathleen Ai Yi | Advisor(s): Worrell, Frank C. | Abstract: In this study, I examined whether Berry's (1997) acculturation strategies would be found in a sample of 258 Chinese American adolescents who are children of immigrants (CIs) and whether these strategies were associated with educational outcomes. I conducted separate latent profile analyses (LPA) on participants' American and Chinese orientation in each of the three behavioral acculturation domains (language proficiency, social relationships, and media use). I also conducted LPA on the composite scores of participants' Chinese and American orientations which combined all of the domains to see whether there were differences when analyzing acculturation by domain or combined as a composite. I found six different profiles (integrated, assimilated, marginalized, moderately separated, strongly separated, and ambivalent), but they were not all represented in every acculturation domain. I found practically significant differences in GPA (i.e., Hedges' g g 0.41), educational expectations, and perceived competence among the profiles in the three acculturation domains and the composite analysis. Generally, participants with the integrated and assimilated profiles often reported the more favorable academic achievement outcomes, and the other profiles were associated with different educational outcomes depending on the domain examined. The results demonstrate the complexity of Chinese American CIs' acculturation processes and can inform future acculturation research on this population.


Exotic species are a world's exponential problem, being one the main causes of environmental and biodiversity alterations.The introduction of exotic species is typically linked to activities of socioeconomic relevance. Invasion consequences have ecological,economic and sanitary components, and these components sometimes operate synergistically. The present work record Litopenaeusvannamei presence in several areas of Cananeia, Iguape and Ilha Comprida estuary. To evaluate L. vannamei presence on fishing activitiesof Farfantepenaeus paulensis, F. brasiliensis and Litopenaeus schmitti, 11 samples with gerival net were examined from Marchto December 2005. 41 individuals of L. vannamei species had been captured with average sizes and weights of 10,25 (±5,34) cm and10,27 (±3,89) g respectively


Climatologists have speculated that a spatially coherent pattern of high-latitude temperature trends could be an early indicator of climatic change. The sensitivity of sea ice to the temperature of the overlying air suggests the possibility that trends in Arctic ice conditions may be useful proxy indicators of general climatic changes. Aspects of the north-polar ice pack which have been identified as key parameters to be monitored include ice extent, concentration, type, thickness and motion dynamics. In spite of the considerable interannual, regional and seasonal variations exhibited by these data, there may be some evidence of an emerging trend towards decreasing ice extent and concentration. Collecting data in such a remote and harsh environment to support these analyses is only possible through satellite remote sensing. Remote sensing in the microwave portion of the electromagnetic spectrum is particularly relevant for polar applications because microwaves are capable of penetrating the atmosphere under virtually all conditions and are not dependent on the sun as a source of illumination. In particular, analyses of passive microwave imagery can provide us with daily information on sea-ice extent, type, concentration, dynamics and melt onset. A historical record of Arctic imagery from orbiting passive microwave sensors starting from 1973 provides us with an excellent data source for climate change studies. The development of analysis tools to support large area monitoring is integral to advancing global change research. The critical need is to create techniques which highlight the space-time relationships in the data rather than simply displaying voluminous quantities of data. In particular, hypertemporal image analysis techniques are required to help find anticipated trends and to discover unexpected or anomalous temporal relationships. Direct hypertemporal classification, principal components analysis and spatial time-series analysis are identified as three primary techniques for enhancing change in temporal image sequences. There is still a need for the development of new tools for spatial- temporal modelling.


Two genera of the ant subfamily Leptanillinae are recorded in China. Three species including a new species of the genus Leptanilla Emery are reported: L. hunanensis Tang, Liet% Chen from Hunan Province, L. taiwanensis Ogata, Terayamaet% Masuko from Taiwan Province, L. yuananensis sp. nov. from Yunnan Province. Protanilla Taylor is newly recorded in China, of which 2 new species are described from Yunnan Province, i.e. P. concolor sp. nov. and P. bicolor sp. nov. Keys to the two genera of Leptanillinae and their species in China based on worker caste are provided


Through an aware methodological choice, this study has been organized following two different ways: the first one deals with the history of texts, and it studies the Arabic and Latin tradition of Aristotle's psychological works, i. E. "De Anima" and "Parva Naturalia" ; the second way deals with a doctrinal history and it studies how these works were interpreted and both the direct (exegesis) and indirect (psychological traits) reactions to the doctrines that were in these works. The precise awareness of the influence of the Arabic psychological science, especially Ibn Sinâ / Avicenna and Ibn Rushd / Averroes, to the themes of the Latin psychological tradition, originally Augustinian, and also of the integration of the three traditions, i. E. The Augustinian one, the Arabic ones and that of Aristotle, in the Albert and Aquina's works, which are two excellent representatives of the Latin philosophical theories of the 13th century, is the first important result of this work. The historical and doctrinal framing of very important concepts in the arabo-latin lexicon that is "intention", memory, Spiritual Form, "reditio", "ratio particularis" and the study of their integration onto the Latin philosophy is the second result. This study is nothing but a contribution to the study of the arabo-latin tradition of the Aristotle's psychology. It is the first contribution to a more general picture, to which I hope to keep on contributing with my own studies, to rediscover our medieval origins both Christian, Jewish or Islamic, since the history of thought is above al a human history: we cannot channel it in a fixed route and, least of all, try to stop it.


The Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education has a vision that contains the quality of higher education, by quality assurance implementation that aims to build a quality culture of higher education.  Quality culture is an organizational value system that produces a conducive environment for the formation and continuous improvement of quality. The effects of quality culture on employee behaviors had been gained researchers attention, and as important factors for fostering knowledge sharing behaviors. This study conducted at Universitas Mercu Buana with 144 lecturers as samples. Data analysis by structural equation model and processed with AMOS software. The result of this study showed that quality culture affected positively human resource management practices, knowledge sharing among lecturers, then affected lecturer' engagement


Data acquired by the SEASAT radar altimeter during the 3 month satellite lifetime are analyzed in a study of the sea state of the southern hemisphere oceans. The lifetime of the SEASAT satellite, July 7 to October 10, 1978, corresponds to the Antarctic winter. Mean monthly maps of wind speed, significant wave height, and swell have been generated from the altimeter measurements along the satellite tracks. These maps delineate spatial and temporal differences of these parameters in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific oceans. Several features of the Southern Ocean wind and wave fields agree with conventional descriptions. For example, the principle zonal wind regimes established by the Southeast Trades and Westerlies are clearly evident in the monthly averages. Significant wave height and swell also exhibit minima near the Doldrums at low latitudes with steady increases southward to the latitudes of the Westerlies. However, superimposed on these general patterns is significant variability with horizontal scales as small as 1000 km. The maps also document a gradual migration of the region of absolute maximum wind and wave from the Atlantic eastward to the Indian Ocean and finally into the Pacific.


The protective antigenic gene FH3 of F.hepatica was cut out from recombinant plasmid pUC18/FH3 using EcoR Ⅰ ,sequenced and then inserted in the E.coli mycobacteria shuttle expression plasmid vector pMV261 in correct reading frame to construct a recombinant shuttle plasmid including the protective antigenic gene of F.hepatica named pMV261 FH3. Using electroporation, the recombinant plasmid was introduced into BCG. By dot blotting it was confirmed that the pMV261 FH3 had been inserted in recombinant BCG chromosome. Under heat induced(45℃), the expression recombinant protein was analyzed by SDS PAGE and its relative molecular mass is 22kD. The results may lay a foundation for constructing recombinant BCG vaccine against F.hepatica.