For the purpose of improving the sparrow search algorithm, there are some disadvantages of low convergence accuracy, slow convergence speed and prone to get bogged down local optimization, a multi-strategy sparrow search algorithm is proposed in this paper. Firstly, Initializing the sparrow population using the chaotic opposition-based learning strategy, which raise the randomness of sparrow individuals and make the initial solution more uniformly distributed in the solution space. Secondly, the location updating formula of discoverer is improved, in which nonlinear weight factor and Cauchy operator are adopted to balance the global exploration and local exploitation ability of this algorithm. Finally, according to the idea of grey wolf optimizer and differential evolution algorithm, the individuals of the population are disturbed in stages to further improve the diversity of the population and reduce the possibility of the algorithm getting caught in the local extremum. Through experiments on 13 selected test functions, the simulation results prove that the proposed algorithm has better convergence speed and optimization accuracy than the original algorithm.


A search on www.Amazon.com for books under the topic construction disputes resulted in a listing of 1,849 books. This begs the question, "Do we really need another book on construction disputes?" When the book is by Dr. Paula Gerber and Brennan Ong, the answer is a resounding, "Yes!" This book is intended to serve as a practical guide for both construction attorneys and business executives whose work requires them to have knowledge and skills in using alternatives to litigation in construction related cases. Dr. Gerber and Mr. Ong's book is clear, clean, professional advice for the construction dispute resolution practitioner and business executive is a must have, and undoubtedly, this book will secure its position as one of the leading works in the field. With the explosion of construction litigation in the last 20 years and the skyrocketing costs associated with it, contractors and owners in both the private and public sectors are seeking new ways to swiftly and inexpensively resolve disputes. Taking a cross-disciplinary approach, Gerber and Ong explain the cognitive, organizational, and social psychology theories that influence conflict, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and its approaches. The authors presents readers with not only conflict theory to provide a better understanding of the nature and causes of construction conflicts, but also the practical skills necessary to operate in the conflict resolution area. A solid analysis of the theory of conflict then leads the reader into the varying methodologies of conflict management evolving into conflict resolution either by traditional binding methodologies such as arbitration and litigation or the various ADR methodologies used throughout the construction world. Concomitantly, the authors note an increased awareness that the judicial system is not adequately providing disputants the relief they desire in a timely, efficient, and cost effective manner. The authors take note of the continuing growth and transformation of ADR and conflict management approaches in a variety of countries around the world. Additionally, each chapter contains a wealth of literature on court cases, ADR, and other literature to provide the reader with not only a fully researched analysis of the topics discussed, but also a practical guide for those seeking to use various ADR methodologies. Written in a style that is easily read and sentences that are incisive and decisive, Gerber and Ong carefully eschew the jargon of the dispute resolution industry. They state with clarity and purpose what they have to say, and every line is there for a reason with most of them referenced for those doubting Thomases out there. Their book is easy to read and filled with wise and insightful advice for the ADR professional on all manner of dispute resolution methodologies from the better known litigation, arbitration, and mediation to adjudication, minitrials, early neutral evaluation, and dispute resolution boards. Each dispute resolution approach is explained and compared with practical help and guidance on making effective use of the procedures available, selecting the right methods and the best strategy for satisfactory resolution of disputes when they arise and to minimize the time and costs expended, all with a view to enabling disputing parties to avoid or resolve disputes efficiently and cost effectively. Moreover, the book covers dispute resolution practices and legal cases not only in Australia, where the authors live, but also in the United States, United Kingdom, China, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and other places. In this area, Dr. Gerber's experience as a practicing attorney in Great Britain, the United States, and Australia come to the forefront. As the authors note, many construction conflicts and disputes are not limited to particular jurisdictions or cultures, but are increasingly becoming common across the industry worldwide. This book also highlights the tremendous shift in the traditional binding arrangements for the delivery of civil justice, from litigation to alternative dispute resolution processes, and sprinkle each chapter with appropriate quotes and quips which makes the reading of them all the more informative, thought provoking, and downright interesting. Although other books have forayed into the dispute resolution market, in terms of style, coverage, and references, these cannot assert the same status as Best Practice in Construction Disputes. Compared to competing publications, this guide covers the gauntlet of both binding and nonbinding disputes resolutions practices around the globe and cites world-renowned experts on each area of practice to support their commentary. Best Practices in Construction Disputes presents information to assess options and determine how processes can be adapted to a particular project and conflict. Even for industry veterans, it offers an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the many varieties of ADR and why various approaches succeed or fail. But this book offers much more, and can inspire all construction industry professions to adopt a stronger, more effective, and more useful approach to preventing and avoiding conflicts. Best Practices in Construction Disputes delivers what its title suggests, a complete, point-by-point practical guide for lawyers and construction professionals wishing to learn about the best approach to resolve their dispute.


The following article is given data about the construction of light-traps working on a semi-automatized or autonomic regime, and also about carrying out the monitoring of identification of the phase of pests' development and control them with the given light-traps. Given light-trap was created on the basis of the latest achievements of science with the help of semiconducting materials. The device constructed from semi-conducted light-diodes, relay of twilight, and solar batteries assembled of silicium, which is concerned as a typical semiconducting material, and also from accumulating batteries. It is shown that the given method of conducting monitorings and pests' control is ecologically healthy, hands down to use, and easy in transportation. The method allows getting objective information about kind and sex type, date and dynamics of flying out, egg-laying formation, and fertility of many kinds of agricultural pests and trapping pests with little waste of time and resources.


In view of the defects of location model for city fire stations with a simple evaluation index, an optimization model for locating city fire stations based on fuzzy matter-element analysis and Euclid approach degree is proposed in the paper. The model considers multiple evaluation indexes that incorporate both travel times and travel distances from stations to demand sites. In addition, the model considers other cost-related indexes. The weights of evaluation indexes are determined by information entropy and the scoring by experts, which could not only make full use of the inherent information of the indexes adequately, but reduce experts' subjective assumption effectively. The result of the model indicates that the fuzzy matterelement analysis model seems to be an ideal technique that is applicable to the location problem of city fire station.


Abstract The new lichenicolous fungus Llimoniella cinnabarinae growing on Ramboldia cinnabarina from Alaska is described. The lack of excipular or epihymenial K+ purplish, violet or green pigments places it near the recently described L. phaeophysciae group. Its affinity with Llimoniella and other members of lichenicolous Helotiales is discussed.


1. A channel estimator for determining channel estimate parameters indicative of characteristics of the wireless channel based on a received signal comprising a known transmitted signal and a noise signal, the channel estimation means is configured to use the received signal to a frequency representation inversion combination of a known signal factor as a function of frequency and the noise factor. ! 2. The channel estimation means according to claim 1, which is also configured to use the reverse equalization function including the combination in a denominator of a frequency representation of the reverse equalization function. ! 3. The channel estimation means according to claim 2, wherein the frequency representation of the reverse equalization function is equal to: Where K * (f) - the complex conjugate value of a known signal in the frequency domain as a function of frequency and N - estimated noise. ! 4. The channel estimator of claim 3, wherein N is a function of frequency. ! 5. The channel estimator of claim 3, wherein N is a constant. ! 6. A channel estimator according to claim 1, wherein the combination of the known signal factor as a function of frequency and the noise factor is the denominator of the frequency representation of the reverse equalizer function. ! 7. The channel estimator of claim 6, wherein the combination is the sum of the square of the known signal and the square of the noise estimate. ! 8. A channel estimator according to claim 7, wherein the known signal comprises a pilot channel. ! 9. The channel estimation means according to claim 8, wherein the known signal further comprises the recovered transmitted signal based on the previously received signal. ! 10. A channel estimator according to claim 1, further comprising! rapid transformation processor


The pharmaceutical industry has recently adopted a revolutionary strategy concerning the dosage form ' s composition and delivery methods, it is necessary to generate unique dosage forms in order to increase patient compliance, safety, and effectiveness. Enzymes are responsible for both the fi rst-pass digestion and subsequent degradation of common oral dosage forms, although mucoadhesive fi lms can prevent this issue, so, the creation of the buccal fi lm is just one of the cutting-edge technologies that serve as an alternative to the conventional oral solid dosage form particularly for young children and elderly patients who have trouble swallowing. The buccal fi lm is easier to use, visually appealing, and more suitable than alternative buccal drug administration since it is non-irritating, simple to use, quickly absorbed, elegant, and biodegradable (1). The buccal mucosa offers a direct pathway into the bloodstream while eliminating an acidic environment. The most popular method for producing a buccal fi lm is called fi lm casting for delivering proteins and personal care items. This article provides a thorough analysis of the buccal fi lm ' s advantages, drawbacks, evaluation criteria, and formulation.


Organic-inorganic perovskite materials, due to the simultaneous possession of various properties like optical, electronic and magnetic beside with their structural tunability and good processability, has concerned the attention of researchers from the field of science and technology since long back. Recently, the emergence of efficient solar cells based on organic-inorganic perovskite absorbers promises to alter the fields of thin film, dye-sensitized and organic solar cells. Solution processed photovoltaics based on organic-inorganic perovskite absorbers CH3NH3PbI3 have attained efficiencies of over 25%. The increase in popularity and considerable enhancement in the efficiency of perovskites since their discovery in 2009 is determined by over 6000 publications in 2018. However, although there are broad development prospects for perovskite solar cells (PSCs), but the use of CH3NH3PbI3 results in lead toxicity and instability which limit their application. Therefore, the development of environmental-friendly, stable and efficient perovskite materials for future photovoltaic applications has long-term practical significance, which can eventually be commercialized.


This research investigates the response to thermal cycling of a set of W-1%THO2 reinforced Fe-25CR-8Al-50Y superalloy matrix composites. During this research, unique composite materials were produced by powder metallurgical processing. These materials were three aligned composites of differing reinforcement aspect ratio, and a hierarchic composite which included fine diameter Al2O3 fibers. After hot isostatic pressing processing, specimen blanks were cut from the HIP billets by abrasive water jets after which specimens were turned using a conventional engine lathe. The specimens were then thermal sprayed with an oxidation resistant FeCrAlY coating identical to the matrix material. The specimens were then thermal cycled between 1100 C and 352 c and between 1100 C and 534 C for 100,500, or 750 cycles on a specially built thermal cycling machine. The dimensional change of each specimen was measured. It was found that the initial longitudinal growth per thermal cycle was small. After many thermal cycles however the longitudinal growth per thermal cycle became much larger. A severe growth of fiber-matrix interfacial damage was documented with scanning electron microscopy. The growth of two interfacial reaction phases was determined with a KEVEX dispersive x-ray analysis. The mechanical properties of the interfacial material were investigated with amore » Vickers microhardness test. Finally, the basic mechanical response of the material was investigated with room temperature tensile testing.« less


The Mosques in Saudi Arabia have recently witnessed a remarkable development in audio systems. However, residents complain about the high sound levels. This research aims to measure the sound level and study the factors that affect the noise in the interior and outdoor environment, health and management. The research utilizes a sound measuring device to determine inside and outside mosque noise, distribute a questionnaire to prayers at different times during the day, including at peak times. Three case studies in Riyadh. The result shows that the indoor sound level is above 60 ± 7 dB, which is within the limit. The maximum outdoor value exceeded the 68 ± 20 dB limit, and the minimum outdoor value was 58 ± 18 dB post-COVID-19. The research recommends reducing the level of noise The research results will be applied to manage sound levels inside the mosques using smart devices.


Relevance. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) – a progressive disease, which is comparable to the prevalence of diabetes mellitus, hypertension and obesity, leading to serious complications, high disability and mortality of patients. Epidemiological studies to identify risk factors for CKD are changing traditional notions of the relatively low incidence of kidney disease. Identification of risk factors for CKD and research microalbuminuria (MAU) are the available methods of prevention, allowing timely adjustments to lifestyle, physical activity, assign medical diet, nephroprotective therapy slows the progression of chronic kidney disease, reduce the risk of severe complications and treatment costs.  Goal. To study the prevalence of risk factors for CKD and severity among MAU patients of Advisory Diabetes Center in Ivanovo city. Material and methods. To determine the prevalence and risk factors of CKD severity in 52 MAU women and 10 men 58–85 years old, average age 68.3±5.3 years, sought medical help in an advisory Diabetes Center conducts research and MAU survey using questionnaires created on the initiative of the Scientific Society of Nephrology Russia in 2011 to determine the risk factors for CKD analyzed questionnaires.  MAU investigated using test strips "Mikroalbufan" (by Lachema) and diagnosed by the level of urinary protein excretion in the range of 30 to 300 mg/day, as well as the ratio of albumin/creatinine urine. The presence of MAU indicates the ratio albumin/creatinine urine in men – 2.5–25.0 mg/mmol in women – 3.5–25.0 mg/mmol. An interpretation of MAU research results is also stated. Main results. The majority of patients surveyed in the advisory Diabetes Center, were identified by the main risk factors for CKD. In 82% of patients on observation were diagnosed with 1st degreeobesity. More than half of surveyed patients had arterial hypertension (AH) I–II stage. One third of patients suffer from type 2 diabetes, another 14% of patients in the presence of hyperglycemic diabetes currently require clarification. It should be noted that the absolute majority of patients had family history of GB and other cardiovascular diseases.  According to the analysis of questionnaires, created on the initiative of Russian Scientific Society of Nephrology, the kidney changes were revealed in less than 20% of the patients, but complaints of possible renal failure (swelling, pain in the lumbar region, frequent urination) were submitted by more than 1/3 of patients which will undoubtedly require further in-depth survey, followed by a pathogenetic therapy. The studied MAU patients who applied to the consultative Diabetes Center, the prevalence of MAU in patients with various risk factors for CKD was mixed. The highest severity and frequency of MAU (90%) have been reported with the combination of several of the most important risk factors for CKD – type 2 diabetes, obesity and hypertension ( p <0.05). In patients with type 2 diabetes with hypertension compared with patients with type 2 diabetes without hypertension is 2 times higher absolute values of the MAU (102.1±36.1 and 53.7±23.8 mg/g, respectively; p <0.05) and the ratio of albumin/urinary creatinine (11.6±4.1 and 6,1±2,7 mg/mmol to 1l, respectively); p <0.05. Test conducted twice within 1 month of test strips "Mikroalbufan" by Lachema.  Discussion. The majority of patients who applied to the consultative Diabetes Center, discovered the most important risk factors for CKD: obesity, type 2 diabetes and hypertension. In the presence of obesity in the overwhelming number of patients (82%), only 14% have a satisfactory physical activity, while 31% do not pay attention to her. More than half of surveyed patients have hypertension stage I–II, but of these only 57% receive regular antihypertensive therapy. Against the background of antihypertensive therapy in 56% of patients are not achieved target BP. It should be noted that 26% of the surveyed have a family history of diabetes and require in-depth examination to rule out disorders of carbohydrate metabolism.  The studied MAU patients who applied to the consultative Diabetes Center, diagnosed MAU varying frequency and severity. The highest prevalence (90%) and severity of the MAU ( p <0.05) were observed with a combination of major risk factors for CKD – type 2 diabetes, obesity and hypertension. Conclusion. Carrying out the survey using questionnaires, created on the initiative of the Scientific Society of Nephrology Russia in 2011, and the definition of MAU in patients seeking medical care in the Diabetes Advisory Centre, revealed the high prevalence of major risk factors for CKD (obesity, type 2 diabetes and hypertension), as well as the early stage of CKD. The study of the prevalence of the major risk factors for CKD according to the analysis of questionnaires allows the further prevention of the development of chronic kidney disease in the early stages of development and in a timely manner to assign lowprotein diet and ketoanalogs of essential amino acids (Ketosteril), pathogenetic therapy and renal protection.


Imatera Digital lmage Services Sdn. Bhd's customer support services System is a system that based on web. The system is developed to provide facilities and to fulfill the needs of the customers. It supplies conveying reports online. This system allows the customers to send their reports on problems by filling up the electronic form provided. HelpDesk Coordinator will then distribute these problems to the responsible staff for technical help. The system will activate the report for the usage of Customer Service Manager. Besides, the report will also be activated if there is a requirement from the customer. The methodology that has been selected to develop the Customer Support Services System is a prototype. Common softwares for developing this system are Active Server Pages (ASP), Microsoft Access as the database and Windows 95/98 as the operation system. As the conclusion, Customer Support Services System is expected to provide facilities and also to fulfill the needs in making the reports on problems easier, safer, reducing the cost and also time expand for both parties, they are the customer and Imatera Digital Image Services Sdn. Bhd.


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This article engages in a visual critical semiotic analysis of Medellín street art and its interpretation as political action in the Colombian social mobilisation of 2021. I explore three epistemological turns towards a descriptive and contrastive methodology to contextualize street art and its transformative potential. Firstly, the spatial turn leads us to understand how space and street art function as a framework of life and conflict that challenges viewers socially and politically. Secondly, following Peirce's ideas, I reinter preted some images. I explain how they function as theoretical objects related to indices, signs and symbols. According to Mitchell's image turn, the image functions as a significant semantic unit. Thirdly, I read the political turn based on Rancière's works in which he equates the political and the aesthetic as an act of visibility, always existing together at a conceptual and substantive level, and with which emancipation is objective. The article does not try to argue whether street art has a transformative power as this has been widely discussed in the literature. The article looks at street art that appeared in the context of the social mobilisation of 2021-2022, and partially in the context of the recent pandemic as a social transformation, the fact of which was proven by the recent elections.


To find a uniform solution for evaluating the risk of urban greening pests,we introduced idea of pest risk analysis (PRA) to urban greening ecosystem and set up a model for analyzing the risk level of the pest.Based on the rule of international standards for pest measurements (ISPM),fuzzy mathematics theory and characteristics of the urban greening ecosystem,we discussed the criterion of evaluation and calculation measures of the model on the method of AHP and Delphi.Using this model,16 species of in- sects and 7 kinds of plant diseases in Shanghai greenbelt was evaluated.The result showed that the high risk level with the value from 0.6 to 0.8 involved 3 species of insects,such as Zeuzera coffeae,Dasychira pudibunda et al and 4 kinds of plant diseases,such as Cercospora sequoiae,Sphaeropsis sapinea et al. The middle risk level with the value from 0.4 to 0.6 involved 9 species of insects,such as Adoxophyes orana,Cyrtotrachelus longimanus et al and 3 kinds of plant diseases,such as Melampsora rostrupii,Usti- lago striiformis et al.The low risk level with the value from 0.2 to 0.4 involved 4 species of pests,such as Aceria osmanthis,Parthenolecanium corni et al.Finally,the strategy of the risk management for these pests was discussed.


A double Roman dominating function on a graph $G$ with vertex set $V(G)$ is defined in cite{bhh} as a function$f:V(G)rightarrow{0,1,2,3}$ having the property that if $f(v)=0$, then the vertex $v$ must have at least twoneighbors assigned 2 under $f$ or one neighbor $w$ with $f(w)=3$, and if $f(v)=1$, then the vertex $v$ must haveat least one neighbor $u$ with $f(u)ge 2$. The weight of a double Roman dominating function $f$ is the sum$sum_{vin V(G)}f(v)$, and the minimum weight of a double Roman dominating function on $G$ is the double Romandomination number $gamma_{dR}(G)$ of $G$.A set ${f_1,f_2,ldots,f_d}$ of distinct double Roman dominating functions on $G$ with the property that$sum_{i=1}^df_i(v)le 3$ for each $vin V(G)$ is called in cite{v} a double Roman dominating family (of functions)on $G$. The maximum number of functions in a double Roman dominating family on $G$ is the double Roman domatic numberof $G$.In this note we continue the study the double Roman domination and domatic numbers. In particular, we presenta sharp lower bound on $gamma_{dR}(G)$, and we determine the double Roman domination and domatic numbers of someclasses of graphs.


Abstract The processing technique is decisive for the characteristics of a coating. This is because the heat supply, which depends on the technique and on the parameters, has an influence on the dilution and the solidification rate. In alloys with low metallurgical complexity, the effect of processing with deposition techniques that give a higher cooling rate may be translated into refining of the microstructure. A more refined microstructure is expected to result in higher mechanical strength of the coating. However, in the deposition of alloys that are more complex metallurgically this does not always occur, because the high cooling rate may suppress formation/precipitation of phases responsible for strength. The influence of processing on the microstructure and hardness of coatings of alloy Colmonoy-6® was assessed in this study. The alloy was processed by plasma transferred arc and high-power diode laser on plates of AISI 304 with two levels of dilution. In both cases, good-quality, defect-free coatings were obtained. Increase in Fe content (dilution) and different cooling rates result from processing with different parameters and techniques. This leads to significant changes in microstructure and hardness of the coatings, associated with the distribution, morphology and chemical composition of the carbides and particularly of the borides.


The seat rows of the Hellenistic theater of Epidaurus play a significant role in the acoustics. The seats, which constitute a corrugated surface, serve as an acoustic filter that passes sound coming from the stage at the expense of surrounding acoustic noise. Reflections on the foreground of the theater result in a better distribution of sound throughout the cavea so that all positions become acoustically similar to one another. The installation of seat rows on a smooth cavea generates diffraction effects that change the acoustic properties of the theater. Second order diffracted sound for frequencies beyond a certain threshold plays an important role and causes sound to be backscattered from the cavea to the audience making the audience to receive sound from the front, but also backscattered sound from behind. The threshold frequency of the filtering effect also is mainly determined by the periodicity of the seat rows in the cavea of the theater.


Objective To analyse the effects of smeltery on environment pullution,blood lead and delta-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase in children.Methods Lead contents in rice,soil,water and blood content and delta-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase(δ-ALAD) activity in children were detected in the polluted and the control areas.Results Compared with the control,the lead contents in soil,water and rice in the polluted area were increased significantly.In the polluted area and the control area,the blood lead in children were(0.741±0.222) μmol/L and(0.210±0.097) μmol/L respectively(P0.01),while blood lead of the children in the polluted area were increased significantly.In the polluted area,δ-ALAD activity of the children were significantly lower than that of the controls(P0.01).Conclusion The smeltery industry induced serious lead pollution problems,which caused elevated blood lead level and reduce δ-ALAD in the children.


Abstract We live in a world in which ever-greater arenas of social life are shaped by standardization and bureaucratic rationalization, as the pursuit of 'measurable results' sweeps everything from universities to hospitals to international organizations. Yet intuitively we understand that much of our collective and individual existence escapes these efforts of rationalization. How then do we develop a conception of the social world that appreciates both the powerful drive towards rationalization and the things that escape or overflow? This article seeks to answer this riddle by examining the central role of ambiguity in social life in general – and in organizational practice in particular. The concept of ambiguity is implicit in much social theory. Yet, over time, as theories become established, much of their openness to tension and ambiguity tends to be closed off. This article seeks to recapture some of that messiness, to shift the focus of attention slightly and to look at what slips out, does not fit or gets lost in translation. Drawing on the examples of two international organizations – the IMF and the World Bank – I explore the ways in which bureaucracies seek not only to contain ambiguity through various forms of quantification and standardization, but also to foster it.


How did the man look who tried to upset the policy of Constantine, to dethrone the Church which was becoming all-important under Constantius II, to re-establish the cult of the gods and to rehabilitate classical culture? A considerable number of competent scholars have tried to answer this question. To mention only those treatises which remain essential: E. Babelon, in a reliable survey, classified the iconographical evidence of the coins;1 A. Piganiol proved that the odd crown of the two marble statues in Paris is in fact the headgear of Julian, belonging to him as the high priest of the revived paganism;2 R. Andreotti3 brought serious arguments for the identification of the statue in Acerenza with the Apostate, and, finally, P. LAv4que4 reaffirmed, with the help of a new fragment found in Thasos, the attribution of the two marble statues in Paris to Julian. The merit of these contributions will not be impaired by adding some new items to the series of portraits they have carefully selected and discussed. There is one difficulty, stressed by J. J. Bernoulli,s obstructing the analysis of likenesses of Julian: they exhibit extreme variability and marked differences which make it very hard to attribute all the contradictory features to the same personality. This incongruity emerges from two main sources. First, the beardless face of the young Caesar (pl. II8, fig. I), with hair carefully combed in the Constantinian fashion, yields to a likeness with a rapidly growing beard, of the time when Julian became an Augustus and ruled as such 360-363 A.D. This steady change from the smooth face of the Caesar to the bearded Augustus is well illustrated by E. Babelon and is also exemplified by our illustrations, pl. I19, figs. 7-9. But far more fatal were the consequences of another fact, engendering an irreconcilable variety of Julian-portraits. This is the sharp decline of the plastic art, and not the freedom granted by Julian which allowed artists to reproduce his features as they preferred. There were only a very few artists able to model the human face in a convincing manner; the uncouth craftsmen, engraving coin dies and executing orders for statues in bronze and marble, were very often unable to produce anything more valuable than the poor statue of Acerenza. Nevertheless we have some really valuable portraits of that warm and human personality, impelled by his idealism, courage and passion to a hopeless struggle against the tide of the times. I.) Intaglio of rock-crystal in Paris, Cabinet des M&dailles, pl. i i8, figs. 4 a-b, 25-3 cm. high." The profile corresponds exactly to that of a series of gold coins struck between 355 and 360 for Caesar Julian. We reproduce a solidus of the mint of Constantinople (pl. II8, fig. I) for comparison, which is sufficient to demonstrate the identity of the person represented on the engraved gem with the young Caesar. The portrait of the gem is, of course, a far superior artistic achievement, breathing life and mirroring the character of the still innocent Caesar, who smiles benevolently. His luxurious hair is carefully shaped in the manner of the time; as on the coin, he wears the imperial paludamentum on his armor. The long, protruding nose, pointing downwards, is not so completely rectilinear as on the solidus, having a very slight curve, but otherwise the temples, chin and broad cheek are the same. Ammianus Marcellinus,7 in his well known description of the outward appearance of Julian, extols his beautiful, glittering eyes mirroring his clever mind, the well-formed arch of his brows (venustate ocularum micantium flagrans, qui mentis eius argutias indicabant, superciliis decoris) with the straight line of his nose (naso rectissimo); he notes that Julian was conspicuous for his rather large mouth with the lower lip hanging down (ore paulo maiore, labro inferiore demisso) and for his strong neck. On our gem the protruding lower lip of the large mouth is not exhibited; unpleasant features were suppressed in that age of adulation. Julian was twenty-five years old at the time of his proclamation; this is approximately his age on the gem. R. Delbrueck identified this gem-portrait with Julian's brother, Constantius Gallus, whose features do, indeed, very much resemble those of Julian;s but everything we know about the character of the brothers favors the attribution to Julian.9 1 E. Babelon, in RevNum (I903) I3off, pls. 7-10. Cf. also the useful illustrations given by J. P. C. Kent, "An Introduction to the Coinage of Julian the Apostate (A.D. 360-3)," NumChron 19 (1959) 109-17, pls. 10-II. 2A. Piganiol, "La couronne de Julien C6sar," Byzantion 13 (I938) 243ff, and P. Leveque, "Observations sur I'iconographie de Julien dit l'apostat d'aprts une t&te in'dite de Thasos," MonPiot 51 (I96O) Io9ff. Cf. tt. Michon, "La pr'tendue statue de Julien l'apostat au Mus'e du Louvre," RA 3. ser. 39 (Igo90I) 259ff.


The synthesis and the first X-ray crystal structure of stable trans-arylplatinum methyl complexes [Pt(CH3)NCN] with imine type N ligands are reported. These are interesting examples of compounds on...


This research aimed to analyse and explain the direct and indirect influences of organisational culture and work ethic on lecturer competency and performance. The research sampled 72 respondents at the Universitas Islam Raden Rahmat. The sampling technique was saturated samples and the analytical method used path analysis with SPSS 21 software. The results show that the respondents' responses to the organisational culture, work ethic and competency agreed with each other. The results of hypothesis testing prove that the organisational culture was applied properly. Work ethic could improve competency and indirectly improve lecturer performance. Competency becomes a top priority in completing job responsibilities. Competency has an intervening role for organisation culture and for work ethics for lecturer performance, both having very high significance values.


The quantum dots conjugates was applied to goat-anti-rabbit polyclonal antibody,and based on the antibody-antigen-antibody-QDs labeled antibody reaction by using purified Bt insecticidal crystal protein as both standard protein and immunity antigen,a new indirect sandwich fluorescence-linked immunosorbent assay(sFLISA) method was established to detect express Bt protein in transgenic maize. The results demonstrated:the limit detection of the method was 3 pg/mL,linear detection covered a range from 3 pg/mL to 200 pg/mL.The recovery of Bt insecticidal protein ranged from 91.6% to 105.9%.The variability ranged apart from 3.0% to 12.6%.


In all cases, neck situation was well depicted by 3D-DSA. SDSA and 3D-DSA proved to be equally accurate in measuring aneurysm dimensions. 3D-DSA showed extension of the neck to proximal branches in 9 cases, and normal vessels arising from the pouch in 6. In 6 aneurysms, critical dysplasic areas not well identified by SDSA, were well defined by 3D-DSA. Morphology of all complex aneurysms were better depicted by 3D-SDA.Twenty-seven aneurysms were treated by endovascular embolization. Utility of Three-Dimensional Digital Subtraction Angiography for Preinterventional and Presurgical Analysis of Angioarchitecture of Intracranial Aneurysms


We develop a smart-skin phased array antenna (PAA) with a scanning beam and cover the design, fabrication and testing of the smart-skin antenna structure, the phase shifter and electronic beam scanning. The smart skin is an organic honeycomb sandwich structure in which microstrip antennas are embedded that radiate a radio-frequency (RF) signal. The structure has excellent structural performance as a result of sandwich effects by facesheets and a honeycomb core. For ease of array feeding, the antenna element is excited by means of a coaxial probe. A stacked patch is used in order to increase the bandwidth. Electronic beam scanning is accomplished with a 4-bit digital phase shifter. The PAA design is processed at a center frequency of 7.5 GHz, a bandwidth exceeding 500 MHz, linear polarization and a scanning range of ± 45°. Performance is confirmed from experimental measurements made on a fabricated test model.


Application of ITC to the process of resource sharing made the consortium online. UGC-Infonet consortium is one of the land mark achievement in the field of higher education in India. It is only the possible solution to the ever growing demand for information and ever decreasing the budget to the universities. UGC-Infonet is the E-consortium, the users can access the scientific and research articles on 7×24 hour basis on their desk top. It provides around 5000 full text journals to the 150 universities in the Xth plan and planning to cover all the remaining universities as well as to the 17,000 colleges in a phased manner in the XIth plan. At present it includes 25 databases to cover all fields of higher learning of relevance to universities including: Arts, humanities and social sciences, physical and chemical sciences, life sciences computer science, mathematics, statistics.


In order to obtain the down hole information involving ESP equipment to guide oil production, a down hole multi-parameter monitoring system based on current loop data transmission method was developed. Compared with other transmission methods in harsh environment, the current loop data transmission method possesses obvious advantage in reliability and accuracy. By ESP motor's three-phase winding and three-phase symmetrical reactance on the ground, the loop could be realized. Meanwhile, the down hole circuit could be powered by means of the loop. After conditioned by electronics in down hole circuit, the current in the loop reflected the amplitude of sampled signal and thus the signal could be extracted when the current flowed through the up hole sampling resistance. In the up hole, the circuit based on ARM7 processor supplied power for down hole circuit and filtered the received signal, while the circuit based on ARM9 processor rectified and displayed data, and its abundant human-computer interaction function make operations more convenient.


Studies on the breeding ecology of the Sacred Ibis Threskiomis aethiopicus were carried out at a few colonies in the Free State province, South Africa, but were focused on one colony at Wolwekop, Dewetsdorp district, in an extensive farmland in the Transitional Cymbopogon-Themeda grassland. In the Free State a 2-3 fold increase in the Sacred Ibis breeding population took place during the years 1972-1995, attributed to the intensification of agriculture practices and the creation of new dams. Sacred Ibis nests were built mainly of sticks and twigs, but quite often greenery was used. Nests were situated relatively low in the tree, and in each colony they were subdivided into smaller groups. If a colony was situated on an island, some nests, or all, were placed on the ground. Hatching and fledgling success varied in relation to season and locality. Two peaks occurred in daily activity of adult birds : one between 7h00 and 10h00, and other between 17h00 and 18h00. Chick's growth form hatching to the age of 22 days were also investigated.


Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that is ultimately fatal. Currently, millions of Americans are living with AD, and this number is predicted to grow with increases in the aging population. Interestingly, despite the prevalence of AD in human populations, the full AD phenotype has not been observed in any nonhuman primate (NHP) species, and it has been suggested that NHPs are immune to neurodegenerative diseases such as AD.


Concrete is the second most material uses in the world next to water. It is universally accepted out of its durability; strength and it is economical. Apart from the advantage, there are some durability issues to the concrete which may relay on the improper mix design, placement of unanticipated loads, exposure environment and pruning to disasters. In the present scenario the need of repair and retrofitting of existing structures is increasing day-by-day, to meet the design specifications as per the codal provisions. So, the process of retrofitting the columns is of prime important in the whole integrity. Retrofitting using FRP sheets yields good results as per the past studies In the present a study, the load carrying capacity of the hybrid Carbon(C)-Glass(G)-Basalt(B) externally bound FRP wrapped reinforced concrete columns of M30 grade are studied. In this study, 30 RC column specimens are tested with various combination of FRP like C-C-C, GG-G, B-B-B, C-G-C,C-B-C, G-C-G,G-B-G,B-C-C, B-GB are compared with the control columns without any FRP. It was observed that, the highest load carrying capacity is obtained for column C-B-C (column wrapped with 2 parts of CFRP and 1 part of BFRP) i.e., 12.67% and the lowest load carrying capacity is obtained for GG-G (columns wrapped with 3 parts of Glass) i.e., 2.44%. Index Terms RC Concrete Columns, retrofitting, Carbon FRP, Glass FRP, Basalt FRP.


The resolutions of the Charge Coupled Device (CCD), the reconstructed image, and the reconstructed image plane in digital holography are theoretically and experimentally analyzed in this paper. Three important conclusions are achieved: (1) By studying the resolution requirements of CCD in different digital holographic recording setups, it shows that lensless Fourier transform holographic recording setup can relax the requirement of the resolution and use the full bandwidth of the CCD sensor, when the object is very small. (2) The resolution of the reconstructed image is mainly determined by the highest spatial frequency of the object wave recorded using CCD, and will increase with the larger CCD size, the higher resolution of the CCD sensor, and the shorter recording distance. (3) The resolutions of the reconstructed image and the reconstructed image plane are different. The latter can influence the quality of the former on display. The resolution of the reconstructed image plane is not only relative to the reconstruction algorithms, but also the parameters of the recording setup. A simple and convenience method is presented, which can effectively increase the resolution of the reconstructed image plane in Fresnel-transform reconstruction of digital holograms. By padding zeros operation to a digital hologram recorded by CCD, the reconstructed image with high quality can be obtained. With similar method, the vision aberration of the reconstructed image due to the difference of CCD size in horizontal and vertical direction can be rectified. Experimental results show a good agreement with theoretical analysis.


Estimating software testability can crucially assist software managers to optimize test budgets and software quality. In this paper, we propose a new approach that radically differs from the traditional approach of pursuing testability measurements based on software metrics, e.g., the size of the code or the complexity of the designs. Our approach exploits automatic test generation and mutation analysis to quantify the evidence about the relative hardness of developing effective test cases. In the paper, we elaborate on the intuitions and the methodological choices that underlie our proposal for estimating testability, introduce a technique and a prototype that allows for concretely estimating testability accordingly, and discuss our findings out of a set of experiments in which we compare the performance of our estimations both against and in combination with traditional software metrics. The results show that our testability estimates capture a complementary dimension of testability that can be synergistically combined with approaches based on software metrics to improve the accuracy of predictions.


................................................................................................................. iii Acknowledgments.................................................................................................. vi Vita........................................................................................................................ vii List of Figures ........................................................................................................ xi List of Symbols and Abbreviations....................................................................... xii Chapter 1: Introduction ........................................................................................... 1 Chapter 2: Conceptual Framework ....................................................................... 10 Chapter 3: Literature Review................................................................................ 32 Chapter 4: Approach to Methodology .................................................................. 78 Chapter 5: The Burdens of Race are Influenced by Multiple Sources ............... 105 Chapter 6: Influences that Shape Students' Experiences in Introductory Statistics Courses................................................................................................................ 144 Chapter 7: Conclusion: Easing the Burdens of Race in Introductory Statistics Courses................................................................................................................ 207 Appendix A......................................................................................................... 229 Appendix B ......................................................................................................... 234 x Appendix C ......................................................................................................... 238 Bibliography ....................................................................................................... 240


It is usually not a piratical by asking one user to maintain number of pairs of identity and password for different service provider ,since this could increase the work load of both users and service providers as well as the communication overhead of networks . To tackle this problem , the single sign on mechanism (SSO) is introduce. Single sign-on (SSO) is a new authentication mechanism that enables a legal user with a single credential to be authenticated by multiple service providers in a Social media Network(SMN). Recently, Proposed mechanism allows user to sign on only once and have their identities automatically verified by each application or service they want to access afterwards. The goal of a single sign on platform is to eliminate individual sign on procedures by centralizing user authentication and identity management at a central identity provider. In this SSO system, user should seamlessly authenticated to his multiple user accounts (across different systems) once user proves his/her identity to the identity provider.


AbstractThe detailed gravimetric geoid of Kenya was computed on Geodetic Reference System 1980 (GRS80) using a combination of satellite-derived potential coefficients and terrestrial gravity data.The long-wavelength component of geoidal undulation was computed using GEM10B potential coefficients. The short-wavelength component giving detail was recovered by carrying out a numerical integration of the Stokes integral using the difference between terrestrial mean free air gravity anomalies and corresponding values implied by GEM10B potential coefficients. Integration was extended over a spherical cap of 8° from the integration area.The two components were summed to obtain the detailed geoid undulations.


Relying on an unbalanced panel of firm-level data on Polish unlisted companies, we investigate the role of the capital maintenance principle in securing creditors' interests. We document a persistently higher level of indebtedness among firms adhering to the capital maintenance principle. While the strength of the relationship is contingent on debt maturity, capital maintenance is found to be significant for both adjusting and non-adjusting creditors. Unlimited liability is evidenced to eliminate the need to maintain legal capital, thus demonstrating the notable role of legal capital in safeguarding creditors' interests in cooperation with limited liability companies. In contrast with the viewpoint of the advocates of abandoning legal capital requirements, we show that legal capital remains an important mechanism for ensuring incentive compatibility between shareholders and creditors.


Abstract : BRCA1 is strongly associated with the breast cancer. BRCA1 associates with numerous proteins that repair DNA damage. Fanconi Anemia (FA) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder. It has been shown that BRCA1 regulates one of FA proteins, called FANCD2, by a process called ubiquitination. However, exactly how the FA proteins and BRCA1 interact to regulate DNA damage repair obscure. In this project, we hypothesize that BRCA1 ubiquitination of FANCD2 is affected by association with the FANCA protein complex and by association with DNA damage when embedded in chromatin. Specific aims are that (1) does BRCA1 monoubiquitinate FANCD2 in vivo using purified ubiquitination factors? (2) Do embedding FA proteins in chromatin affect their function as ubiquitination substrates? (3) Is the ubiquitination of FA proteins by BRCA1 affected by binding to damaged DNA? During the first year of grant, we purified the FANCD2, FANCA and BRCA1/BARD1 from baculovirus-infected insect cells and we identified that BRCA1 could ubiquitinated FAND2, dependent on the E2 enzymes. Also, we found direct DNA binding activity of the FANCD2 protein. Now we are trying to know the function of FANCD2 and modified FANCD2 (ubiquitinated FANCD2) on DNA or chromatin. Finally, we are trying to understand the relationship between BRCA1 and FANCD2 in the DNA damage repair pathway by keeping this project.


The GMRES is a commonly used iterative method for the numerical solution of a system of linear equations derived from the Fredholm integral equation of the first kind. Such a system of linear equation is categorized as a linear discrete ill-posed problem. It has been analyzed by many researchers to illustrate various phenomena. However, its property as an ill-posed problem has resulted in many unresolved issues. Our proposed stopping rule is based on the Tikhonov regularization, which is one of the traditional regularization methods for an ill-posed problem. The conventional way to stop the iteration of the GMRES is to employ the relative residual norm. This, however, does not work for any ill-posed problems. In this study, we are proposing a new stopping rule for the GMRES, utilizing a simplified Tikhonov value to stop the iteration appropriately. Numerical experiments have been used to illustrate the effectiveness of this proposed algorithm.


.This paper presents the joint efforts of a large European group of manufacturers, utilities and institutes co-operating in a phased long-term project named Advanced 700 °C PF Power Plant. Net efficiencies of more than 50 % will be reached through development of a super critical steam cycle operating at maximum steam temperatures in the range of 700 °C. The principal efforts are based on development of creep resistant - and expensive - Nickel-based materials.


The rise of a "maker movement," located in hacker and makerspaces and involving the democratization of technologies of production and support of grassroots innovation, is receiving increasing attention from science and technology studies (STS) scholarship. This article explores how hacking is characterized by users of hacker and makerspaces and relates this to broader discussion of the maker movement as, for instance, promoting innovation, engaged in countercultural critique, or as accessible to anyone. Based on an interview study of users of twelve hacker and makerspaces across the United States, it argues that for these users, hacking is not about politics, commercial innovation, or critique. Rather, it is understood as a lifestyle one subscribes to, a meaningful leisure activity, or as providing access to a welcoming and close-knit community. Contrary to expectations of the maker movement as heralding social change, the benefits of hacking were viewed as personal rather than political, economic, or social; similarly, democratization of technology was experienced as rather incidental to most hackers' and makers' experiences.


Michigan is the largest grower of navy beans and one of the major producers of all categories of dry beans. Dry bean consumption continues to decline in the U.S., however. One opportunity for expanding consumption of dry beans is to find new uses, such as in food ingredients. Dry beans offer a rich source of protein, as well as quality fiber and starch components. A roasting, milling and air classifying system to produce dry bean flour fractions has been developed at Texas A&M. Bean flour protein, fiber and starch ingredients have been tested in baking, meat products and snack foods at Michigan State University. This report indicates that dry bean flour can compete with other protein, starch and fiber ingredients and provide sufficient returns to attract venture capital based on the following central assumptions: • the availability of sufficient quantities of quality cull and/or edible split dry beans to lower the overall price of the raw bean input; • the ability to balance the production and sales of starch with protein and fiber components; 1 the cost of capital of the investing firm and its research, marketing and financial resources; and • the ability to overcome any market, institutional or Food and Drug Administration barriers or pre-conditions. This research has been sponsored by the Michigan Department of Agriculture.


In this paper, we construct some class of explicit subcovers of the curve <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\mathcal {X}_{n,r}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> defined over <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\mathbb {F}_{q^{n}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> by affine equation <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$y^{q^{n-1}}+\cdots +y^{q}+y=x^{q^{n-r}+1}-x^{q^{n}+q^{n-r}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>. These subcovers are defined over <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\mathbb {F}_{q^{n}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> by affine equation <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$g_{s}(y)=x^{q^{n}+q^{n-r}}-x^{q^{n-r}+1}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>, where <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$g_{s}(y)$ </tex-math></inline-formula> is a <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$q$ </tex-math></inline-formula>-polynomial of degree <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$q^{s}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>. The Weierstrass semigroup <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$H(P_\infty)$ </tex-math></inline-formula>, where <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$P_\infty $ </tex-math></inline-formula> is the only point at infinity on such subcovers, is determined for <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$1 \leq s \leq 2r-n+1$ </tex-math></inline-formula>, and the corresponding one-point AG codes are investigated. Codes establishing new records on the parameters with respect to the previously known ones are discovered, and 108 improvements on MinT tables are obtained.


We propose a new approach for the reliable 6-dimensional quasi-static manipulation of an aerial towed-cable system. The novelty of this approach lies in the combination of results deriving from the static analysis of cable-driven manipulators with the application of a cost-based motion-planning algorithm to solve manipulation queries. Using this approach, we can ensure that the produced paths are feasible and do not approach dangerous configurations that could provoque the malfunction of the system. The approach has been simulated on the FlyCrane, consisting of a platform attached to three flying robots using six fixed-length cables. The obtained results show the success and the suitability of the approach.


Abstract Three experimental designs for analysis and prediction of plant invasions from the traits of alien species and the traits of potentially invasible ecosystems were compared. Two designs that involve manipulation, i.e., mimicking conditions experienced by invaders in a growth chamber and simulating invasion in synthetic communities, are most useful for testing specific mechanisms of invasions, as well as for identifying traits of potential importance. Field designs without manipulation are more suitable to test the value of these traits for predictive frameworks. Additional index words: Invasibility, invasion success, invasiveness, synthetic ecosystems.


The concept of the finite difference time domain method is applied to tetrahedral cells in order to permit its use with structures of complex shapes. Unconditional stability is achieved through the Newmark time discretization of wave equation and the conjugate gradient method with incomplete Cholesky preconditioning provides a fast solver for the system of linear equations to be evaluated every time step. Numerical experiments have shown that there exists an optimum time step value which conducts to an accurate solution with the minimum of two iterations per time step. Keywords– FDTD, FETD, tetrahedral mesh, conjugate gradient


In this paper an improved current sensing technique suitable for DC-DC Boost converter is proposed. Its principle of operation is based on exploiting the DC resistance (RDCR) of the input inductor L to detect the input current by sensing the voltage drop across it. A highly linear differential Gm-transconductor and a V-I converter along with a current integrator are utilized to further process this voltage drop and produce a square-wave pulse signal with its frequency proportional to the input current. The current sensor circuit has been designed and fabricated in 180nm XFAB technology and simulation results over PVT corners exhibits a frequency operation range 3kHz-90kHz and worst-case frequency linearity error of 6.4%.


Genetic improvement is a young and growing field. With much research still to be done, a number of tools to support the research community have emerged, with Gin being one such tool targeted at GI for Java. One core component of Gin is the profiler, which is used to identify 'hot' methods in target applications: methods where the CPU spends most time and so may offer the most fertile sections of code for improvements to run time. Gin's profiler is HPROF, which was included with JDKs up to version 8. HPROF is no longer supported and so needs replaced if Gin is to support later versions of Java. Furthermore, little investigation has been made within the GI community comparing different profiling approaches. With this paper and its associated accepted pull request, we replace Gin's CPU profiler with Java Flight Recorder (JFR) to allow Gin to be applied to current Java code, allowing researchers working in GI with more recent JVMs to easily integrate profiling in their pipeline. We also contribute an experimental comparison of the HPROF and JFR profilers for the JVM.


Objective To discuss the effective solvent extracts on mice model of kidney-yang deficiency.Methods After mice model of kidney-yang deficiency prepared with the high dose Hydrocortisone,the groups were treated with high,middle and low dose of different solvent extracts respectively,according to the design.Weight growth rates,organ coefficients were observed,and evaluated the histopathological changes of kidney and hypothalamus.Rusults(1)The systemic depletion induced by high dose cortical hormone was shown in kidney-yang deficiency group,but the three solvent extracts of Diaphragma Juglandis Fructus,n-butanol extract group,distilled water solvent extract group could improve the depletion at different degree;(2) In term of mice′s body weight and organ coefficients,each of the group show ED improving effects at different degree compared to the control group and Kidney-yang Deficiency group;(3) The high dose n-butanol extract group and low dose 95% ethanol group could decrease glomerular capillary permeability,and could resist the capillary telangiectasis;low dose 95% ethanol group and middle dose distilled water group could significantly improve the edema of renal tubular epithelial cells;n-butanol group(high,middle and low) and distilled water solvent extract group(high,middle) could improve the edema of glial cells.Conclution The 95% ethanol solvent extract,n-butanol solvent extract and distilled water solvent extract of Diaphragma Juglandis Fructus can improve the mice′s symptoms of kidney-yang deficiency at different degrees.


In this specification, discloses a nasal pharmaceutical formulation comprising a drug substance having a specific particle size distribution profile. Such profile is higher bioavailability when administered intranasally, result in the therapeutic effect of high potency or prolonged drug substance. Formulations of the present invention may comprise one or more corticosteroids having a specific particle size distribution profile. In a preferred embodiment, the corticosteroid is acceptable derivative thereof beclomethasone or agent for treating one or more symptoms of rhinitis. Preferably, the drug substance is beclomethasone dipropionate. Formulations herein may be provided as an aqueous suspension suitable for inhalation by nasal.


Background Lymphopenia is associated with adverse prognosis in chronic disease states that are related to immune dysregulation. We aimed to determine the association between lymphopenia and mortality in patients presenting to coronary angiography and investigate whether elevated red blood cell distribution width (RDW), an established cardiovascular prognostic marker, further refines risk stratification. Methods Retrospective analysis of patients undergoing coronary angiography for evaluation or treatment of coronary artery disease between 2003 and 2018. Mortality risk associated with relative (1000–1500/μL) or severe (< 1000/μL) lymphopenia was analyzed using adjusted Cox proportional hazards regression models. Results Overall, 15,179 patients aged 65 ± 12 years underwent coronary angiography. During a median follow-up of 8 years, 4253 patients died. Compared to normal lymphocyte count, the adjusted hazard ratio (HR) for mortality was 1.31 (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.21–1.41) and 1.97 (95% CI 1.75–2.22) for relative and severe lymphopenia, respectively. The increase in mortality associated with severe lymphopenia was significant in patients presenting in the non-acute setting (HR 2.18, 95% CI 1.74–2.73), ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) (HR 1.59, 95% CI 1.15–2.21), or unstable angina/non-STEMI (HR 2.00, 95% CI 1.70–2.34); p-value for interaction 0.626. The association of lymphopenia with mortality remained significant after additional adjustment to RDW. High RDW (> 14.5%) was associated with reduced survival, and it improved the predictive accuracy of lymphocytes count with an increase in Harrell's Concordance statistic from 0.634 (SE = 0.005) to 0.672 (SE = 0.005), p < 0.001. Conclusions Lymphopenia is associated with increased risk of mortality during long-term follow-up in patients undergoing coronary angiography, regardless of the coronary presentation. High RDW may enhance the predictive ability of lymphopenia.


Abstract Centaurea is one of the richest but less investigated genera of tribe Cardueae (Asteraceae). We reconstructed an updated phylogeny of Iberian species of Centaurea sects. Centaurea, Jacea, Lepteranthus and Phalolepis by sampling representatives from 48 taxa (~60% of the taxonomic variation). Phylogenetic trees and haplotypic networks were based on ITS and trnLF sequences, and Bayesian dating analysis on ITS data. We found two main lineages within this monophyletic group: (1) a W Mediterranean Centaurea and Phalolepis plus C. diffusa (CP) clade; and (2) an E Mediterranean – Eurosiberian Jacea and Lepteranthus (JL) clade. Our analyses provide new reconstructions for species of C. sects. Jacea and Lepteranthus that support new taxonomic circumscriptions. The inferred divergence times indicated succesive splits of the CP and JL lineages during the Miocene (e.g. CP/JL, Serravalian; Jacea/Lepteranthus, Tortonian; C. hyssopifolia, C. gr. janeri, C. gr. exarata, Messinian) and the Pliocene (C. linifolia/C. antennata). Interspecific hybridizations and polyploidizations likely took place during the Pleistocene (1.5–0.7 Ma) interglacials, when several hybrid lineages apparently originated (e.g. C. x decipiens). Allopatric speciation probably played an important role in the diversification of the Iberian Centaurea taxa, since the origins of several endemic species occurred during mid-late Pleistocene times (2.2–1.3 Ma) in several disjunct Iberian ranges.


From budget and final accounts making the significant impacts of computerization on engineering cost management are discussed.Practical application of information technology and its development in present cost management are mentioned in order to promote the improve of cost management level.


This paper proposes a grid transaction service(GTS)and a transaction mechanism based on mobile agent for service grid and the GTS can handle dynamically grid services transactions.Proposes the framework and implementation of the GTS and researches the transaction coordination mechanism.The GTS based on agent can provide dynamic transaction management,and provide powerful support for commercial grid services.


In the article, the modern interpretation of extremism and terrorism as a concept in political science and legal acts is briefly given. There are also practical recommendations upon making more accurate definition of the concept.


The paper studies matching markets where institutions are matched with possibly more than one individual. The matching market contains some couples who view the pair of jobs as complements. We specify that the couples have a "weak" preference to be matched together. We first assume that the institutions have common preference over all the individuals. We then characterize under which weak preferences of couples a stable matching exists. We then impose further conditions on the common preference of institutions over the individuals and prove existence of stable matching for unrestricted couple preferences. Finally, we establish a result on stability by relaxing the condition on common preference of institutions over individuals and assuming different preferences for different institutions.


An optical fiber grating signal demodulating device, a light source comprising a fluorescent fiber, a narrow band filter, an optical amplifier, an edge filter, optical switches, 1 × N optical coupler and a fiber grating sensor module N; fluorescent light source of the output optical fiber and at the input narrow-band filter is connected to an input terminal and an output terminal of the optical narrow-band filter is connected to an amplifier, the output of the optical amplifier connected to the input terminal of the edge filter, and two outputs of the optical switch of the edge filter two input terminal, an output terminal of the optical switch and the input terminal 1 × N optical coupler is connected to the output of the N 1 × N optical couplers are connected to the N FBG sensing module. Compared with the prior design of this commercial fiber grating demodulator, demodulation significantly reduce system cost; amplified narrowband filtering using the first method to improve the energy efficiency of the pump laser; edge filter using the output of two symmetrical characteristic , the sensor fiber Bragg grating improved measurement accuracy.


Objective To investigate the situation of the resources of medicinal plant materials in Fukang,and advance the rational suggestions on development and utilization of the resources in the district.Methods On-the-spot investigation,interview and literature research methods,were used to identify the clear medicinal plant resource distribution in the distict.Results There were 136 species medicinaln plant,including 1 kind of medicinal fungi,2 kinds of medicinal fern plants,5 kinds of medicinal gymnosperms,128 kinds of medicinal angiosperm.Ferula fukanensis,Fritillaria walujewii and Saussurea involucrate etc had the characteristics of plant.Conclusion For the change in status of the medicinal plant resources,it should be taken the following measures to reasonably develop and utilize the resources of medicinal plants in Fukang City.Reasonably excavation,the appreciation of research for the medicinal plant,cultivat inon and exsitu conservation should be carried out.


In this paper we study the geometry of moduli spaces of representations of associative algebras A over a not necessarily algebraically closed, field k. Using the basic concepts and the philosophy of classical physics we introduce the non-commutative phase space A → PhA, general Lagrangians, corresponding Dirac derivations, and obtain, for every n general equations of motions on the moduli space Simpn(A) of n-dimensional simple modules over A, together with a general evolution operator. The laws of dynamics of Simpn(A) may be given the same form as the standard physical laws. We show that a Planck's constant, a kind of Feynman's integral, a Dyson series, as well as a Fock representation is part of the picture. Generalizing, just a little, we introduce the notion of g-string, i.e. an algebra R together with a pair of Ph-points of R, i.e. a pair of morphisms i : PhR→ k(pi), i = 1, 2. The non-commutative tangent space between the pair of points of PhR furnishes a natural candidate for the notion of tension of the string. Consider the moduli space, M, of morphisms A → R, then we may in a very natural way introduce the vonNeumann and Dirichlet conditions, and obtain a subscheme StringR(A) ⊆ M, the scheme of R-strings in A. The dynamics of this situation is then copied from the above. We include some simple examples, like the classical problems of an object in a central force field, the harmonic oscillator, the 0-dimensional and the 1-dimensional string in an affine space. §0 Introduction. In a first paper on this subject, see[La 6], we sketched a physical "toy model", where the space-time of classical physics became a section of a universal fiber space Ẽ, defined on the moduli space H, of the physical systems we chose to consider, in this case the systems composed of an observer and an observed, both sitting in Euclidean 3-space. This moduli space was called the time-space. Measurable time, in this mathematical model, turned out to be a metric ρ on the time-space, measuring all possible infinitesimal changes of the state of the objects in the family we are studying. This lead to a "physics" where there are no infinite velocities, and where the principle of relativity comes for free. In particular, we observe that the three fundamental "gauge" groups of current quantum theory U(1), SU(2) and SU(3) are part of the structure of the fiber space,


The EF-170 Rairoad, also known as Ferrogrão, was designed to reduce transportation costs of soy exports from the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso. Currently, cargo must travel almost 2,000 km on highways connecting the state to the seaports of Santos and Paranaguá. Ferrogrão aims to provide a shorter, lower-cost option with reduced carbon emissions. It consists of approximately 930 km of railroads running from the Southern to the Northern region, through the Amazon rainforest, to the Miritituba river transshipment terminal complex, located in the city of Itaituba, on the banks of the Tapajós river, in the state of Pará. From Miritituba, the cargo will travel on ferries to the ports and be loaded onto ships for export on the Tapajós, Tocantins, and Amazonas rivers, subsequently making its way to the Atlantic Ocean.


This paper presents a video retrieval system (VRS) for Interactive-Television as like internet protocol television (IPTV). A video bookmark initiated by users is performed based on snippets of the background soundtrack corresponding to the ongoing program. Our VRS has two special aspects compared with previous bookmark systems. First, we adopt the robust audio fingerprint feature of long-term logarithmic modified DCT modulation coefficients (LMDCT-MC) for audio indexing and retrieval. Second, we propose and apply a two-stage search (TSS) algorithm for fast searching. In the first stage of TSS, candidate video segments are roughly determined with audio index bit vectors (IBV) and then the optimal video clip is obtained by fingerprint bit vectors (FBV). We evaluate the proposed system with a database of 100 TV programs including news, panel discussions, music shows, advertisements, and dramas. The experimental results show that our VRS achieve fast search, robustness to noise and high precision of retrieval. A search accuracy of 99.67% was accomplished.


Summary The data presented show that intravenous administration of bacterial en-dotoxin modify the delayed hypersensitivity reaction commonly called contact sensitivity. The effect on the reaction was dependent both upon timing of the injection and dose of endotoxin used.


The Role of Geophysics in Carbon Capture and Sequestration Workshop was held 5 to 7 December 2022 in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Sixty-five attendees from eight countries and 20 companies gathered for the event. A total of 21 technical presentations were distributed over six sessions.


Low energy multiply charged cosmic ray nuclei propagation and source characteristics, considering two component model based on OGO satellite measurements


The article reveal the center shaft supporting large aperture mirror's surface quality changing principle according to engineering practice and mechanical analysis.And a kind of alignment method was proposed for surface quality optimization,the finite element analysis results and experimental results was given,the comparison prove the alignment method is effective and the principle is correct.An 520 mm diameter ellipsoid mirror was alignment to RMS 1/50λ(λ=632.8 nm) accuracy of surface quality after micro deformation assembly.


Submitted for the MAR08 Meeting of The American Physical Society Ab initio Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Water Under Shock Compression: Chemistry Behind Shock Fronts LAURENCE FRIED, NIR GOLDMAN, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, ALESSANDRO CURIONI, IBM Research, Zurich Research Laboratory, CHRISTOPHER MUNDY, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, I.-F.W. KUO, EVAN REED, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory — We report herein first principles simulations of water under shock loading of velocities from 5 11 km/s. Accurate description of the plateau in the ionic conductivity at high pressures and temperatures is of particular importance to models of the planetary dynamo mechanism in Neptune and Uranus. We attribute this plateau to the exceedingly shortlived molecular and ionic states that occur in water under these extreme conditions. In particular, at the intersection of the shock hugoniot and Neptune isentrope we observe transient metallization that we attribute to the formation of short-lived negatively charged species that contribute electronic states at or around the band gap. Laurence Fried Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Date submitted: 13 Dec 2007 Electronic form version 1.4


The present invention, RNA interference (RNAi) phenomenon based influenza infection and / or for replication methods and compositions as well as to identify the effective siRNA and shRNA for the inhibition of influenza virus system and the influenza virus infection to provide a system for studying the mechanism. The present invention also relates to other infectious agents, in particular directly accessible cells from outside the body (e.g., skin cells, or mucosal cells) a method for the inhibition of infection of infectious agents that infect, pathogenicity, and / or replication and compositions. Furthermore, the present invention provides a composition comprising the targeted RNAi-inducing agent to an influenza virus transcript (e.g., siRNA, shRNA, or RNAi-inducing vectors) and any of a variety of delivery agents. The present invention further includes the use of compositions for the treatment of influenza.


Ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) is a broad entity that includes dysplastic lesions involving the squamous epithelium of conjunctiva and cornea. It is commonly seen in males between 50 and 75 years of age and has higher incidence in places close to the equator. Although a disease seen in 75% of cases unilaterally in older males, the younger cohort can have a bilateral presentation, where there is a strong suspicion of immunosuppression. Herein, we report a rare case of bilateral OSSN in an immunocompetent patient.


This paper provides an understanding of the current restructuring trends in the forest industry in the context of globalization. Globalization is likely to be one of the most important drivers of change in the forest industry. The forest industry has become more integrated globally. Evidences on that are presented. Recent strategic choices of some forest industry companies are discussed, mainly with an emphasis on changes in the companies' external environment. It is considered whether it is possible to see any trends in the strategic choices of companies, and how their choices change the structure of the global forest industry. The paper is based on both available literature about the industry in general and specific companies as well as interviews with 11 industry executives and strategic planners in Brazil, Canada, Norway and the United States. There seems to be a shift away from diversified, vertically integrated, locally or regionally based enterprises towards companies that are more focused horizontally and vertically, and more diversified geographically.


This article discusses the authenticity of the experience of the Holocaust through museum architecture. This issue arose during the writer's visitor research conducted at European Jewish museums with the aim of examining the effect of the spatial design on Holocaust memory construction. From Aristotle and Plato to Benjamin and Heidegger and with the support of psychoanalytic concepts of Freud, Lacan, and Jung, we acknowledge different theories that approach the experiential and existential dimensions of authenticity; pursuing self-discovery and overcoming experiential challenges are the two central axes that will help us identify the different categories of visitors according to the kind of authenticity they quest for and the cause of its necessity. Moreover, the juxtaposition between the Museum and the actual site, such as a concentration camp, apart from raising questions of veracity and representation- which one provides a "real" account of the past? - posits problems of ethics, appropriation, materiality, narrativity, and empathy and, finally, leads to a salient issue: how different is memory from commemoration and which "locus" represents better each one of them; the Museum or the site? Is such a question legitimate?


This paper gives a concept of mining dependence. According to it, there are 95 mining cities in 663 China cities, and they were classified into three types: high degree mining dependence,medium degree mining dependence and low degree mining dependence mining cities in China. Finally, the paper summarizes china mining cities' characteristics.


I examine whether the effect of physical distance on the geography of international portfolio investments undergoes an informational or a cultural channel. Using two measures to disentangle the effects of the physical distance, namely the cultural distance proposed by Kogut and Singh (1988), and a new measure of the information distance, I analyze a panel dataset showing 24 source countries' bilateral equity holdings in various destinations as of the end-2006. Regressions suggest that the effect of the geography on international portfolio investments is likely to be a phenomenon linked to information asymmetries rather than one reflecting the impact of the cultural proximity between countries.


In order to improve the accuracy of human motion recognition, computer vision technology is selected as the research tool, and a representation method of human bone and joint is proposed. This method takes the adaptive human motion bone center architecture as the action recognition tool, constructs the human motion action recognition model by calculating the angular acceleration and angular velocity of the neck and hip joints, and uses the model to calculate the action data and generate the recognition results. The experimental results show that the motion recognition accuracy of this algorithm is high, and it can be used as a motion recognition tool.


This article aims to show the Free Software as a relevant way in educative process. Different dimensions that support this assertion are presented. Ranging from the philosophy of Free Software, to the associated costs and ending with alternatives in almost all fields of knowledge. Special importance to the benefit  offered to enhance skills and values that, almost always, in the proprietary software would be restricted, particularly the open possibility to develop from previous work of the community, strengthening technological capabilities and creativity and promoting construction altruistic collective. Finally, a proposal for an Generic Academic Laboratory based on Free Software, whose main contribution is to show that there are technological elements that allow you to implement complete educational platforms in different environments, for different types of user, is presented.


A method for transmission gearbox fault diagnosis is put forward in this paper by using radial basis function neural network (RBF network). A RBF neural network is created to simulate the gearbox fault diagnosis using Matlab neural network toolbox. Compared with BP neural network, RBF network is superior to the former in accuracy and speed according to the simulate results. This method is accurate and credible in gear fault diagnosis, and it has a broad application prospect in mechanical fault diagnosis.


In the summer of 1903, Professor E. B. Branson, then a student of the University of Chicago, discovered, near the mouth of Hell Creek in Logan County, Kansas, and collected with my aid, a remarkably complete specimen of a species of Platecarpus, which I refer, with little hesitation, to P. (Holosaurus) abruptus Marsh. In its vicinity another specimen almost identical with it in size and characters was discovered by Mr. E. Ball of the same party. A brief reference to some of the characters of the more complete of these two specimens was given by me in this Journal for January, 1904 (p. 30), and, later, Mr. S. R. Capps, under my advice, made a careful study of the hind extremity, publishing his results in this Journal for May, 1907 (p. 350). Since then both of these specimens have been thoroughly worked out of the matrix by Mr. Paul Miller, and one of them has been mounted as a wall specimen in the Walker Museum of the University of Chicago, a photograph of which is given in the present communication. It was first planned to mount the more perfect of the two specimens, but the horizontal flattening of the skull rendered it less adaptable for a plaque mount, and the specimen has been reserved for a free skeletal mount at some later time. The less complete of the two has therefore been placed upon the wall, its missing parts reproduced by casts from the more perfect one; this specimen fortunately had its skull bones preserved separately, in a macerated condition, with but little or no distortion, permitting their articulation in a normal position. The vertebral column was very complete and continuous to about the seventieth vertebra, that is the forty-seventh of the tail. The pectoral girdle, save the right humerus, and most of the hind paddles and pelvic girdle were preserved, in large part, in their natural relations; of the ribs many of the shorter ones were gone; these, together with the distal portion of the tail, have been reproduced from the other specimen, and the left humerus has been used instead


Background: A retrospective study of the presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism was done at a tertiary care centre in northeast India and was compared with variable features in other parts in India and worldwide.Methods: The clinical presentation, biochemical parameters, radiological and histopathology findings of 27 subjects of primary hyperparathyroidism who presented to us over a period of 5 years were retrospectively analysed. Chi-square test, student t test and 'one way ANOVA' were used to compare different variables. Statistical significance was set at p<0.05.Results: The age distribution ranged from as young as 13 years to 72 years (39±16.7). The male:female ratio was 1:1.25. The duration of symptoms at presentation ranged from 2 to 72 months (21.7±20.3). The most common presentation was bone pain in 59.2% of cases, followed by proximal myopathy (48.1%), fatigue (44.4%), abdominal pain (44.4%), constipation (11.1%), hypertension (18.5%), palpable neck swelling (22.2%), limb deformity (22.2%) and fracture (14.8%). The mean serum calcium was 12.2±0.87mg/dl. Parathyroid adenoma was localized radiologically in all patients and single adenoma was the most common cause in 96.3%. Left inferior parathyroid adenoma was the most common site of involvement in 51.8%.Conclusions: Hyperparathyroidism at our centre in northeast India has a classic symptomatic presentation with severe bone and renal involvement and younger age at diagnosis, and equal gender distribution.


At present,on the one hand,the international financial crisis to Yan'an oil,coal and apples created a large impact,on the other hand,it has brought to Yan'an Many opportunities.Facing up to the opportunities and challenges,Yan'an should set up Related agencies,implement a strategy of project driven,Speed up the industry to undertake,speed up the pace to attract talents,implement a strategy of enriching the people for the first,Pay more attention to people's livelihood,etc.


AIM: To detect the expression of inhibitor apoptosis protein of FLIP (FLICE inhibitory protein) in human astrocytomas and to explore its significance for the genesis and development of astrocytomas. METHODS: The expression of FLIP in 48 cases of astrocytomas and brain injury specimens was detected by immunohistochemical and Western-blot techniques. The different expression levels of FLIP in astrocytomas of different degree were compared by statistical methods. RESULTS: There were significant differences in the expression level of FLIP between the low grade astrocytoma and the high grade astrocytoma. CONCLUSION: The expression level of FLIP is closely related to the malignant degree of astrocytomas, which may help to explore the molecular mechanism of astrocytoma development and find an effective therapeutic method for this kind of tumor.


Development conscious organizations are embracing the use of communication and feedback to measure the impact various communications channels used for intervening to an identified cause have on the lives of the target audiences. Such feedback is an integral part of the informed decision by the donors and other funding agencies on the direction of funding on the dissemination of research results to influence the lives of the target audience positively. The purpose of the study was to assess the influence Newspaper as print media information dissemination platforms on the adoption of ecologically sustainable agricultural farming methods in Embu County. The study used mixed research methods (quantitative and qualitative) to build upon the synergy and strength that exists between quantitative and qualitative methods to fully understand a given phenomenon than is possible using either quantitative or qualitative methods alone. A descriptive research design for the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data was embraced. The target population of the study was smallholder farmers of Embu North Sub-County who are registered members in three (3) main community-based organizations: Burugo, Karungi and Karamuki. A sample of 98 respondents including smallholder farmers and available respondents of 10 agricultural extension officers and five (5) media representatives were used in the study. The study used a stratified random sampling procedure and purposive sampling procedure to select the key informant. Both the questionnaire and interview guides were used in the study. Quantitative data were analysed using a scientific package for social sciences (SPSS) version 21, Multiple regression model was also used. The results were analysed and presented using frequencies, percentages, graphs, figures and tables. Qualitative data was organized into themes and summarized using narratives and it was observed that these platforms play a key role in boosting the ecologically sustainable agricultural farming methods and recommend that language used in the print platforms be simplified English, use of diagrams and illustrations to demonstrate the application of the various ecologically sustainable farming methods for ease of the farmers' understanding. Also, due to the long shelf life of the print platforms, the distribution of the print materials need to be broadened to reach many interested farmers. For example, the brochure platform doesn't reach many farmers although the information published is relevant to them.


This phenomenological case study explored the transition experience of undergraduate students attending an international branch campus in South Korea. Findings revealed pre-transition experiences and personal characteristics, peer support, and a connection between the home and international branch campus greatly impacted the transition experience, including a participant's ability to cope with the transition. Findings have both positive and negative considerations that institutions establishing or operating a new international branch campus will find particularly useful in practice.


We evaluated the hypothesis that recruitment limitation is important in determining density in harvester ant populations. Combining field observations and experiments, we conclude that the population density of Pogonomyrmex occidentalis is largely determined by recruitment limitation, and we demonstrate that variation in population density is a function of the dispersal patterns of foundress queens. The density of established colonies, the number of new colonies, and the number of foundress queens are all highly correlated in this population. The density of foundress queens predicts the density of new colonies in the following year. The density of propagules (foundress queens), new colonies, and established colonies is significantly negatively correlated with the distance from the mating site that is the source of the propagules, and the distance from this source can be used to predict the local density of new and established colonies in this population. Finally, we show that the experimental addition of foundress queens significantly increases the number of new colonies in supplemented vs. control plots. At the landscape level, the population is a mixture of areas with low and high density, with no evidence of overall density dependence. Density dependence is detectable only in local areas that receive sufficient propagules and, thus, depends on the proximity to the source of propagules. Consistent dispersal from a specific geographic site results in variation in population density independent of any variation in habitat quality.


The novelist's identity is concerned with history and reality,as well as theory and practice,It is historical status,realistic identity,social commission,subjective consciousness,adaptive to and peripheral from order that constitute the framework of novels' fate and novelist's identity.


This paper gives a theoretical review of influence of the most important alloying elements on steel, and review of the most important carbide-forming elements and states the conditions which elements should fulfill in order to be considered as carbide-forming. It primarily involves alloying elements which in the iron-carbon system can form simple, complex or special carbides, i.e. phases of interstitial and substitutive type. It also gives a review of carbide types that are formed during either production or reparatory hard facing of steel parts with different types of filler materials.


The influence of physicochemical parameters of microbial floc on the ultraviolet disinfection of effluent from sequencing batch reactors (SBRs) was studied. Sludge retention time (SRT) and synthetic feed were adjusted in the SBRs to vary the physiochemical properties of microbial floc. Escherichia coli was added daily as an indicator organism for assaying UV disinfection. The composition and concentration of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) did not change with SRT, but changed with the carbon source that the SBRs were fed. The estimated UV absorbance at a wavelength of 253.7 nm due to EPS was approximately 250 for a solid layer of floc compressed into 1 cm, which is insignificant compared to the total UV absorbance of microbial floc; in comparison to the cellular constituents of microbial floc, EPS does not appear to be a limiting factor in the UV disinfection performance of microbial floc. The total number of enumerable E. coli in the effluent from an SBR showed a negative correlation with SRT an...


The invention provides a telegraph pole wind-driven generator. According to the generator, a power transmission wire crossarm is fixed with a telegraph pole; the transmission wire crossarm is fixed with power transmission wires through insulator porcelains; the generator and a vertical shaft wind wheel are mounted at the top of the telegraph pole; a frequency modulation voltage regulator is mounted on one side of the telegraph pole; a conducting wire on one side of the frequency modulation voltage regulator is connected with an output end of the generator; the other end of the generator is connected with the power transmission wire through an power transmission connecting wire. According to the wind-driven generator, the vertical shaft wind-driven generator is mounted at the top of the telegraph pole, and the current can be inputted into the power grid directly after being processed by frequency modulation and voltage regulating, so that the safety of erecting wires by the telegraph pole cannot be impacted; the wind-driven generator has the characteristics of making full use of natural energy resources directly, thereby being suitable to be used as the telegraph pole wind-driven generator.


The article is devoted to the actual problem of pedagogical approaches to development of methods of post-stroke patients' physical rehabilitation, to the analysis of the causes of inefficient physical rehabilitation process in the late periods of disease.