Many toxic organic compounds are present in the eff lu nt of petrochemical industries, especially hydrocarbons of removal difficult, such as compounds BTX (benzene, toluene and o-xylene). These compounds have a high potential fo r pollution, representing a serious risk to the environment and humans, and the benzene is cons idered the most toxic, because of its carcinogenic and mutagenic potential. Currently the increased concern about environmental issues and the tightening of legislation in the dum ping of contaminants into water bodies have encouraged searching for new technologies for the t reatment of industrial effluents containing such contaminants. The adsorption method offers the most effective method compared to the other technologies because it can reach the limit s et by the CONAMA resolution to the concentration disposed in water bodies. Operations favorable to operate industrial plants, which objective the adsorption of chemical compound s, can be predicted by mathematical modeling and numerical simulation of the phenomena involved. In this work we used a phenomenological model that describes the process o f removal of compounds BTX by adsorption in a column of fixed bed, using activate d carbon as adsorbent. The kinetic and thermodynamic equilibrium parameters were obtained experimentally in batch reactors for single and multicomponent compounds BTX, where the competition for active sites for adsorption was also investigated. The experimental results showed that o-xylene is the most active contaminant of the competitive adsorption re lated to the three of the compounds studied. This fact is linked to interaction with th e material surface, molecular weight and solubility of compounds. The model considers the in t r al and external resistance of mass transfer to the particle of adsorbent. The equation s were discretized using the Finite Volumes Method with interpolation functions UDS and CDS. Th rough computational algorithm developed in FORTRAN language, it was realized an a nalysis of parametric sensitivity of the operational conditions of the adsorption process. T he results obtained by the simulation showed good correlation when compared with experime ntal data found in the literature. The results of the simulations showed that all evaluate d parameters have influenced the adsorption of compounds BTX, and the mathematical model and nu merical methods can be used as a tool to predict the dynamic and stationary behavior of the adsorption process and can be used to determine the adsorption conditions economically optimum in a column of fixed bed adsorber.


ABSTRACT This paper deals with the production of biodiesel using vegetable oil, extracted from Deodar (Cedrus deodara) in various types of ultrasonic reactors. The biodiesel so produced is tested for its property and stability. Biodiesel yield is optimized as a function of reaction time for various ultrasonic reactors. The biodiesel production through the triple-frequency flow cell ultrasonic reactor is found the most energy efficient when compared to other types of ultrasonic reactors. Biodiesel so produced from deodar oil is stable under atmospheric conditions with its various physicochemical properties within the range of acceptable limits of the diesel engine.


This paper describes two spatially resolved analytical techniques for chlorine distribution analysis in high-purity quartz glass. The first, prompt gamma activation analysis (PGAA), to which most of this paper is devoted, is emphasized because a new neutron focusing technique has made this study feasible. Despite the low concentration of chlorine, the neutron absorption cross section for Cl is about 200 times greater than for Si, making Cl in Si an ideal system for PGAA. The second technique described is micro-x-ray fluorescence using a laboratory-based spectrometer. The results from each technique and their ability to quantify low levels of chlorine (400–1800 μg Cl/g SiO_2) are described.


Hand gesture based Human Computer Interaction (HCI) is one of the most natural and intuitive ways to communicate between people and machines, since it closely mimics how human interact with each other. In this, we present a hand gesture recognition system with Kinect sensor, which operates robustly in uncontrolled environments and is insensitive to hand variations and distortions. Our system uses both the depth and color information from Kinect sensor to detect the hand shape, we demonstrate the performance of our system in real life application which is controlling various devices using kinect sensor.


This paper discusses various electromagnetic boundary conditions on the crack-faces in two-dimensional magnetoelectroelastic materials. For this purpose, a meshless method based on the local Petrov–Galerkin approach is developed to solve the initial-boundary value problems of two-dimensional cracked magnetoelectroelastic solids with nonlinear electrical and magnetic boundary conditions on the crack-faces. A Heaviside step function as the test function is applied in the weak form to derive local integral equations. Nodal points are spread on the analyzed domain and each node is surrounded by a small circle for simplicity. The spatial variations of the displacements, electric and magnetic potentials are approximated by the moving least-squares (MLS) scheme. After performing the spatial integrations, one obtains a system of ordinary differential equations for certain nodal unknowns. That system is solved numerically by the Houbolt finite-difference scheme as a time-stepping method. An iterative solution algorithm is developed to consider nonlinear electromagnetic crack-face boundary conditions.


This paper examines the effects of rental concessions on apartment rent and occupancy rates. Using limited-information maximum likelihood estimation, equations for rent, occupancy, and concessions show that landlord-supplied rental concessions have a positive effect on both rent and occupancy rates. Rental concessions seem to provide the landlord a means to collect higher average rent and at the same time to increase occupancy rates. The results also indicate that a negative relationship exists between rent and occupancy rates and that certain amenities, services, and occupancy restrictions influence rent.


The enrolling rate,distribution in discipline,citation of literature and financial support of the published papers on Journal of Nanyan g Teachers' College from 1997 to 2001 are statistically analyzed.Based on the s tatistical analysis,suggestions are given.


Introduction  Carnitine (trimethyl-γ-amino-β-hydroxybutyrate; molecular weight 161 g) is not only essential for the transport and utilization of long-chain fatty acids, it also occurs as a medium and short-chain ester and serves as an acetyl and acyl pool. Short-term muscle exercise causes an increase of acetyl-carnitine levels in the serum and in the liver. It prevents the accumulation of acyl-coenzyme A (CoA) and provides the organism with CoA by producing acetyl-carnitine from acetyl-CoA. Human muscle tissue contains approximately 10 μmol CoA/kg, whereas carnitine levels range between 2000 and 5000 μmol/kg.


Introduction 1. Politics and Society in Britain c.600-800 2. The Conversion of Britain to Christianity 3. The Organisation and Culture of the Church in Early Medieval Britain 4. Society, Politics and Religion in Early Medieval Britain Conclusion


Among the members of the international water community, the concept of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) is a recognized tool to integrate the dimensions of water decisions. The concept ...


Ga/H-MFI was prepared by vapor-phase reaction of GaCl3 with Brønsted acid O−H groups in dehydrated H-MFI zeolite. The resulting [GaCl2] + cations in the as-exchanged zeolite are treated in H2 at 823 K to stoichiometrically remove Cl ligands and form [GaH2] + cations. Subsequent oxidation in O2 and characterization by IR spectroscopy and NH3-temperature-programmed desorption (TPD) suggests that, for Ga/Al ratios ≤0.3, Ga exists predominantly as [Ga(OH)2] −H cation pairs and to a lesser degree as [Ga(OH)] cations at low Ga/Al ratios (∼0.1); while both species are associated with proximate cationexchange sites, calculated free energies of formation suggest that [Ga(OH)] cations are more stable on cation-exchange sites associated with NNN (next-nearest neighbor) framework Al atoms than on those associated with NNNN (next-next-nearest neighbor) framework Al atoms. Ga K-edge X-ray Absorption Near Edge Spectroscopy (XANES) measurements indicate that, under oxidizing conditions and for all Ga/Al ratios, all Ga species are in the +3 oxidation state and are tetrahedrally coordinated to 4 O atoms. Fourier analysis of Ga K-edge Extended Xray Absorption Fine Structure (EXAFS) data supports the conclusion that Ga is present predominantly as [Ga(OH)2] + cations (or [Ga(OH)2] −H cation pairs). For Ga/Al ratios ≤0.3, wavelet analysis of EXAFS data provide evidence for backscattering from nearest neighboring O atoms and from next-nearest neighboring framework Al atoms. For Ga/Al > 0.3, backscattering from next-nearest neighboring Ga atoms is also evident, characteristic of GaOx species. Upon reduction in H2, the oxidized Ga 3+ species produce [Ga(OH)H]−H cation pairs, [GaH2]−H cation pairs, and [GaH] cations. Computed phase diagrams indicate that the thermodynamic stability of the reduced Ga species depends sensitively on temperature, Al−Al interatomic distance, and H2 and H2O partial pressures. For Ga/Al ratios ≤0.2, it is concluded that [GaH2]−H cation pairs and [GaH] cations are the predominant species present in Ga/H-MFI reduced above 673 K in 10 Pa H2 and in the absence of water vapor.


Ni‐catalyzed radical difunctionalization of alkenes with iododifluoromethyl ketones was realized for the synthesis of α,α‐difluoroketones. This reaction can also be used for the construction of analogs containing 5‐membered heterocycles through radical addition and sequenced cyclization reactions.


This text points out that the word"novel"in the Chinese ancient works was not that one having the meaning of modern literary-style before the Six-dynasty;While at that time the works,with the factors of the modern novel literary-style,weren't named novels,These two lines didn't join together gradually until Tang Dynasty,hence forming a"Y"trend,And the Six-dynasty is just the time that the two end lines of the"Y"have taken shape respectively but haven't joined,In view of this,when using the concept of"the Six-dynasty novel",we should take both sides into account,instead of attending to one and ignoring the other.


How to deal with the wasted sludge from wastewater plant is very difficult. Many succeed technologies of wasted sludge treatment and disposal are introduced, the merits and defects of each technology are analyzed. By introducing the conception of cleaner production, it is recommend that the wasted sludge may be decreased in the wastewater treatment system.


Background: Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is the most common malignancy of the biliary tract with a dismal prognosis. Increasing evidence suggests that tumor microenvironment (TME) is closely associated with cancer prognosis. However, the prognostic signature for CCA based on TME has not yet been reported. This study aimed to develop a TME-related prognostic signature for accurately predicting the prognosis of patients with CCA. Methods: Based on the TCGA database, we calculated the stromal and immune scores using the ESTIMATE algorithm to assess TME in stromal and immune cells derived from CCA. TME-related differentially expressed genes were identified, followed by functional enrichment analysis and PPI network analysis. Univariate Cox regression analysis, Lasso Cox regression model and multivariable Cox regression analysis were performed to identify and construct the TME-related prognostic gene signature. Gene Set Enrichment Analyses (GSEA) was performed to further investigate the potential molecular mechanisms. The correlations between the risk scores and tumor infiltration immune cells were analyzed using Tumor Immune Estimation Resource (TIMER) database. Results: A total of 784 TME-related differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified, which were mainly enriched in immune-related processes and pathways. Among these TME-related DEGs, A novel two‑gene signature (including GAD1 and KLRB1) was constructed for CCA prognosis prediction. The AUC of the prognostic model for predicting the survival of patients at 1-, 2-, and 3- years was 0.811, 0.772, and 0.844, respectively. Cox regression analysis showed that the two‑gene signature was an independent prognostic factor. Based on the risk scores of the prognostic model, CCA patients were divided into high- and low-risk groups, and patients with high-risk score had shorter survival time than those with low-risk score. Furthermore, we found that the risk scores were negatively correlated with TME-scores and the number of several tumor infiltration immune cells, including B cells and CD4+ T cells. Conclusion: Our study established a novel TME-related gene signature to predict the prognosis of patients with CCA. This might provide a new understanding of the potential relationship between TME and CCA prognosis, and serve as a prognosis stratification tool for guiding personalized treatment of CCA patients.


The first step in a cultivar development is to form a population with genetic variability for the characters of interest. This is done by hybridization of genetically different parents. Hybridization was made to combine the characters of high yield potential, wide adaptability, desirable agronomic characters, and large seed size by using cv. Tanggamus, Sibayak, Argomulyo, Anjasmoro, Panderman and Local Tegal. Amount of 4800 F4 lines originated from five single cross combination were planted in rice field, Sukawening, Garut District, West Java on early dry season 2007. Pedigree method of selection was used. Each line was grown in one row of three meters length and 40 cm between rows. There was a high variability on agronomic characters (plant height, pod number, seed yield and seed size). Amount 1311 F5 lines were selected and grown in the same location on late dry season 2007. Amount of 540 F6 lines were selected and grown in the same location on early rainy season 2007/2008. Sixty-two F7 lines were selected, and 42 lines among them had high yield and large seed size.


This paper deals with the discussion of an innovative and a design for the efficient power management and power failure diagnosis in the area of wireless sensors networks. A Wireless Network consists of a web of networks where hundreds of pairs are connected to each other wirelessly. A critical issue in the wireless sensor networks in the present scenario is the limited availability of energy within network nodes. Therefore, making good use of energy is necessary in modeling a sensor network. In this paper we have tried to propose a new model of wireless sensors networks on a three-dimensional plane using the percolation model, a kind of random graph in which edges are formed between the neighbouring nodes. An algorithm has been described in which the power failure diagnosis is made and solved. The concepts of Electromagnetics, Wave Duality, Energy model of an atom is linked with wireless networks. A model is prepared in which the positioning of nodes of sensors are decided. Also the model is made more efficient regarding the energy consumption, power delivery etc. using the concepts of graph theory concepts, probability distribution.


A storke is the sudden onset of focal neurologic deficit from a vascular mechanism and is the 3 rd cause of death in developed countries. This study was carried out to evaluate the known risk factors of stroke and their effect on the onset of it in Shahid Behesti hospital in Kashan in 1998. The descriptive strategy of this study was conducted on 300 patients with CVA, that their illness was documented based on their clinical and CT-Scan findings. The informations about the patients was listed in an information list after hospitalization. Most cases were between 70-80 years old. 64% of cases had hypercholestrolemia, 15% diabetic history, 54% hypertension, 40.6% had positive history of smoking and 22.4 % had combined hyperlipidemia. Considering the high incidence of hypertension, hyperlipidemia and diabetes among the patient with CVA, and the high incidence of smoking as well, more attention is needed to reduce these risk factors in the society.


In their discussions of ostracism as an institution, modern scholars tend to rely on the fuller accounts of relatively late sources (Androtion as quoted by Harpocration,  Aristotle, Diodorus Siculus and Plutarch), and little attention is paid to the less systematic evidence found in several earlier literary sources (Cratinus, Aristophanes, Thucydides, [Andocides] 4, Plato, Demosthenes and Theophrastus).


City to city collaboration has emerged as one of the regional initiatives to promote and sustained economic growth in many parts around the world. Within the Asean cooperation, city to city tourism collaboration is also an emerging sector. Although existing literatures assert on key success factors that lead to economic and cultural collaboration, little has been done to explore and elaborate deeply the key success factors in the city to city (C2C) tourism collaboration the Straits of Malacca Development Region. This article aims to identify key success factors of the city to city tourism collaboration in the Straits of Malacca Development Region, particularly deriving from the Malacca-Riau Provincial's initiatives. This article is based on both qualitative and quantitative data collection undertaken in 2010 in Malacca and Riau-Pekan Baru. The study found that key success factors of C2C tourism collaboration are the enabling leadership, mutual and shared vision and goals, participating communities and social cultural ties, geographical, interconnectivity and accessibility as well as a growing market demand. The homogeneity in social cultural ties is not a competing factor, instead, is a complementing factor in the C2C tourism collaboration. It is suggested that all key success factors be considered at different level and scale of collaboration especially at smaller city-city tourism collaboration in the Straits of Malacca Development Region in the near future.


The properties of lectins have been known for some time and extensively studied. Their ability to cause disease and to function as markers which delineate specific pathological processes has been reported, but until recently, the role of lectins in the treatment of disease has only been suggested by a variety of sources. It wasn't until the introduction of lectin chemistry into clinical practice by naturopathic physicians that their potential has been explored.


This note aims at guiding the discussions of a virtual private sector dialogue (PPD) on "Promoting investment climate reforms in Morocco's agri-food sector" on 13 July 2021. It provides an initial assessment of the sector, the role of FDI and key challenges affecting investments, with a focus on regulatory and business environment, R&D and climate change, and infrastructure and connectivity. Participants are invited to share their views and perspectives on common challenges and priorities for the agri-food sector. The conclusions will form the basis for a future PPD that will involve both Moroccan policymakers and agrifood representatives.


Plasma levels of progesterone after intramuscular or rectal administration were investigated in 31 women in 37 experiments. 21 women were studied in the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle 3 were amenorrheic and 7 were postmenopausal. There were no signs of luteal activity when progesterone was administered in doses between 10 and 100 mg. Blood samples were taken prior to and usually 2 4 6 8 12 24 36 and 48 hours after progesterone administration. With the intramuscular injection a depot effect was obtained. With the rectal administration of suppositories there was a rapid increase in plasma progesterone concentrations also but the elevated levels were sustained for a shorter period of time. When progesterone was administered rectally for 5 days at 100 mg/day to a woman in the follicular phase a continuously elevated plasma progesterone level was not maintained. It was determined that when a single intramuscular injection of 100-mg progesterone in oil was administered to 41 amenorrheic women 19 of the 20 women who excreted less than 10 mcg/24 hours had withdrawal bleeding while 17 of the 21 women who excreted less than 10 mcg/24 hours showed no bleeding. It confirmed that such a progesterone test may be useful in evaluating the endogenous estrogen production.


Interchange injection events are commonly observed by the Cassini spacecraft in the region between about 6 and 12 Rs (1 Rs = 60,268 km) and even frequently beyond. In this study, 13 examples of interchange injection events are identified in Cassini/Cassini Plasma Spectrometer data under special conditions such that time‐of‐flight (TOF) mass spectra could be obtained from entirely within the events. Using the TOF data to separate the main ion species H+, H2+, and W+, approximate densities of each species are calculated under the assumption that all distributions were isotropic. The light‐ion density ratios, H2+/H+, in the injection events are not discernibly different from those ratios in control intervals from the ambient plasma. However, the water‐group ratio, W+/H+, is significantly lower than ambient. The comparison of the measured density ratios with the range of values observed throughout Saturn's magnetosphere indicates that the values of W+/H+ that are as low as those observed within the injection events are found primarily beyond L~14 (where L is the equatorial crossing distance, in Saturn radius, of a dipole field line), indicating that the injection events are delivering plasma from the outer magnetosphere at times traveling at least 6 Rs.


Selenium and selenoproteins are known to have immunomodulatory properties. 15 kDa selenoprotein (Sep15) was previously shown to interact with UDP‐glucose:glycoprotein glucosyltransferase, a protein involved in the calnexin quality control cycle for many secreted glycoproteins, including proteins with the immune protection function (e.g., MHC class I receptor). In this study, we examined the resistance of Sep15 knockout mice (Sep15 KO) to viral infection and autoimmune disease. In both cases the development of the disease in the Sep15 KO group was different from that in wild type mice, and resulted in higher severity of symptoms and higher percentage of death cases. Examination of immunological parameters in mouse spleenocytes, including MHC class I and II, and CD4/CD8 population of T cells, did not show significant differences between WT and Sep15 KO groups. However, cell culture experiments with Sep15 KO MEFs demonstrated a decrease in â2‐microglobulin subunit when Sep15 KO was combined with deficiency in a distant Sep15 homolog, Selenoprotein M. Altogether, these data show the role of Sep15 family members in the immune function.


UNEP fully supports the main strategic direction introduced by the CEO Dr. Ishii, for the GEF to build on its strengths to achieve transformational change. GEF is a unique partnership whose entities together can achieve this goal. GEF's successes have been measured, its diversity of mandates lauded, and its multi-dimensional business model valued. GEF must continue to stress results for impact, further streamline project cycles for easier access by governments and civil society and less transaction costs, and incentivize integrated approaches to environmental sustainability and implementation of the multi-lateral environmental agreements to which it serves, so as to better fulfill the promise of Rio+20. In addition, UNEP recognizes that strategic thinking for GEF-6 needs to take a more integrated and cross-cutting approach while also addressing the internationally negotiated and agreed goals and targets of the MEAs.


A radio frequency (RF) filter (10) comprises a signal transmission path (12) having an input (14) and an output (16), a plurality of resonant elements (18) disposed along the signal transmission path (12) between the input (14) and the output (16) are provided, and a plurality of non-resonant elements (22), which together couple the resonant elements (18) to form a stop band (32) having a plurality of transmission zeros (30) has corresponding to respective frequencies of the resonant elements (18), and at least one sub-band (36) between the transmission zeros (30). The non-resonant elements (22) comprise at least one variable is not resonant element to introduce selectively at least one reflection zero (34) within the stop band (32) to generate a passband (38) in a selected one of or the sub-bands (36). The RF filter further comprises an electric controller (124) configured to receive an operating temperature and to adapt the at least one variable non-resonant element (22) on the basis of the received operating temperature, thereby at least one reflection zero (34) is selectively moved along the stop-band (32) to move the pass band (38) within said selected sub-band (36).


Women managers have to cope with greater pressures than men managers. If employers recognised and tackled this both women and men managers could do their jobs more effectively.


OBJECTIVE
This study sought to provide updated estimates of the occurrence of intimate partner violence (IPV) in the general adult population of Ireland and to better understand gender-specific profiles of IPV, their risk factors, and their relationship with suicidality.

METHOD
Data (N = 1,098) from Wave 4 of the Irish arm of the COVID-19 Psychological Research Consortium (C19PRC) study were used.

RESULTS
32.1% of the sample experienced lifetime IPV, with IPV more common among females. Latent class analysis results showed that females had a more complex profile of IPV (four classes) than males (three classes). Risk factors for females included younger age, having children, lower income level, lower social support, and lower social contact, while risk factors for males were living in an urban environment, having children, and lower social support. All IPV exposure was found to be associated with a significantly higher likelihood of experiencing multiple suicide-related phenomena for males and females.

CONCLUSION
IPV is a major public social health issue affecting approximately one-in-three females and one-in-four males in Ireland and is strongly associated with suicide-related phenomena. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).


In order to meet the requirements of informatization,this paper studied intelligent hydroelectric power plant based on cloud computing architecture,and its related issues.On the basis of detailed analysis of cloud computing architecture,the design of the hydroelectric power plant cloud computing architecture,optimized through the integration of the hydropower plantinternal information technology hardware and software resources,mass data storage and high-performance parallel computing,reduced hydropower information management system development,maintenance costs,and effectively improve the scalability of the hydropower capacity and data processing applications.


This paper addresses issues associated with developing and using warrants for traffic calming projects, specifically those relating to Local Area Traffic Management (LATM). A "warrant" in the technical sense is a level of conditions at which intervention, with countermeasures, is required. The paper draws on local experiences in developing and using warrant systems for traffic calming projects in a number of municipalities in Australia.


This paper is concerned with assessing goodness of fit of gravity models. The Chi-square test, or one of its asymptotic equivalents, is usually recommended for the purpose. A difficulty that frequently arises, particularly when working with urban travel data, is that the expected number of trips for most origin-destination (O-D) pairs are small. In order to test goodness of fit of gravity model, a simple approach, which depends on the number of O-D pairs and certain trip totals being large, is proposed in this paper. In addition, derivation of variance of Chi-square ratio is proposed to test the confidence interval of Chi-square ratio and application of its results with simulated data set is made to verify the usefulness of the results.


A variational Monte Carlo calculation is made on a spin one Heisenberg antiferromagnet on a fractal lattice. Ground state energy and spin correlation functions are computed for a Sierpinski gasket containing up to 123 sites. The results indicate approximate validity of Marshall sign rule for a tripartite lattice. Correlation functions decay fast with distance, suggesting a disordered ground state.


The use of prestressed concrete bridges in Arkansas is becoming more common. The increase in steel costs has contributed to the popularity of prestressed bridge girders. Prestressed girders are particularly common in areas that border neighboring states (and these areas are also typically rural). Self Consolidating Concrete (SCC) is a recent advancement in the concrete industry. SCC is a type of concrete that can be placed without consolidation and is beginning to be widely accepted. Some states are allowing the use of SCC bridge girders. SCC is not much different from conventional concrete. The constituent materials are the same, but SCC typically contains more fine aggregate and cement, but less coarse aggregate. This research program examined the prestress losses of beams cast with SCC and compares those to losses of control beams cast with conventional concrete of the same compressive strength. Additionally, the research program examined the transfer and development length of SCC beams.


tical implications. According to critical IR theorists, knowledge cannot be value-free. As Robert W. Cox points out, theory is always for someone and for some purpose. Critical IR theorists have made much progress in revealing how traditional IR theories, especially realists' state-centric analyses, contributed to perpetuating the existing Western-centric order and in expanding the scope of IR Theory beyond the level of the nation state to encompass the whole of humanity. Thanks to critical IR theorists, many voices that had long been marginalized within the IR community have gradually come to be heard by their mainstream counterparts. With the rise of Non-Western IR Theory, however, it has been increasingly realized that critical IR theorists have not adequately addressed the problems of Western colonialism and racism, which still permeate and shape international relations today. In reality, 'global civil society' represents only a handful of agents, mostly from West, who have the capacity or the resources to influence the others in 'global civil society'. Enomoto argues that, in order to push real social changes and human emancipation, the critical perspectives developed by critical IR theorists should be applied not only to realist theories but to critical theories themselves, so as to reveal that even the normative terms such as 'global civil society' or 'norm entrepreneur' invented to counter realists' power-centric arguments could not be totally free from specific interests. Recent studies on international arms control increasingly doubt the almost singular focus of previous scholarship on technological innovations and specific policy-oriented agreements in practices of arms control and disarmament and pay great attention to intersecting discourses on colonialism, nationalism and humanitarianism within the historical context of weapons control. Enomoto's study is definitely an important addition to new and emerging literature.


1It occurs most often in male patients over 40 years of age. It is the most common primary liver malignancy, with an annual incidence of over 500,000 new patients worldwide with more than half of the new cases occurring in China. 2 In the Asia-Pacific region, HCC is the third most common cancer and the second most common cause of cancer-related death. The incidence rate for HCC in the Asia-Pacific region has been rising, linked to a high hepatitis infection rate. On the other hand, the incidence of HCC in Western countries is rising due to the sequels of hepatitis C infection and alcoholic cirrhosis. In the United States, the incidence of HCC almost doubled during the last two decades. 3,4 There will be a steady rise in the incidence of HCC worldwide due to an increasing prevalence of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis associated with the metabolic syndrome. It becomes one of the important global health problems that physicians have to face, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. HCC is a cancer of high particular relevance in Hong Kong because of the high prevalence (10%) of hepatitis B infection. It is the second most common cancer causing death in Hong Kong. 5 Current effective treatments for HCC include liver resection, transplantation, various local ablative and trans-arterial therapies. Nevertheless, only around 20% of patients, mostly diagnosed by regular screening, may benefit from these potentially curative surgical therapies. The majority of patients have unresectable HCCs because of advanced tumour stage and poor liver function. 6,7 Besides, transplantation is indicated only for early small HCCs, and its application is limited by the shortage of liver graft, which is a particularly severe problem in Hong Kong. 8


Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is a ubiquitous low-power communication technology used in many applications including location-based services. Typically, in BLE localization, the beacons transmit advertisement messages while moving devices infer their location from radio signal strength measurements. Previous work has noted that three radio channels used for advertisement transmission exhibit different propagation conditions including frequency dependent shadowing and multipath. Because most of the consumer electronic devices report only the measured signal strength value without the number of a channel in which it was measured, the variance of the measurements increases and adversely affects the accuracy of localization. Information on the channel used can improve the localization accuracy, however, the existing approaches are limited to three advertisement channels, ignoring the remaining 37 channels available in BLE communication. This article analyses the impact of channel diversity on the accuracy of BLE-based indoor localization. In contrast to previous work, we use signal strength measurements from all 40 channels and show that channel diversity can significantly improve the localization accuracy. Experiments conducted in 100m2 office area show that using signal strength measurements in 40 channels improves the average localization accuracy by approximately 50% and 20% compared to the use of 3 channels without and with information on the channel used, respectively. Overhead of the proposed method can be reduced through careful selection of the radio channels used in measurements.We propose a channel selection method which allows to significantly improve the localization accuracy using measurements collected from between 10 and 15 channels.


The National Institutes of Health (NIH), located in Bethesda, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C., is one of the agencies of the Public Health Services that, in turn, is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.[...]


Evaporation is a true phenomenon in our everyday activities. Thanks to evaporation, clothes are dried, and some food processes, bricks, concrete, and others obtained, or prepared. Though in c ertain cases it should be avoided or minimized, as in relation to swimming pools, or dams, in others, such as in solar distillation, it should be stimulated. In 1978, Jaguaribe observed that the evaporation rate of the wet surface of a porous medium within water, when exposed to solar radiation was higher than in the case of just water. Jaguaribe et al. (2002), using a correlation based on a semi-empirical expression for standard basin, and taking into account the classical solar still equations, came up with good agreement between the theoretical results and the experimental water evaporation data from basins containing either just water, or water plus a porous medium. The present work introduces a new correlation ,also based on the heat absorption capacity of the medium, and on the water thermal inertia, which offers extraordinary agreement between the experimental data and the theoretical result.


A new method for reducing the common-mode current generated by the voltage variations in a two-inverter air conditioner system by applying a synchronized pulse-width modulation (PWM) strategy is proposed. The PWM signals of the master-mode inverter are generated based on the reference voltage, while those of the slave-mode inverter are output in the opposite direction when the master-mode inverter changes its switching state. However, the slave-mode control results in a mismatch between the reference voltage and the actual output voltage that is modified by synchronized control operation. The proposed method is capable of reducing and controlling this voltage error by performing signal selection in the vector space of the slave-mode inverter, which mitigates the distortion of the phase current. The efficacy of this method in reducing conducted emissions has been validated both theoretically and experimentally.


A Logit model widely applied in the transportation research was used for the analysis in which econ-omy,speediness,convenience,comfort and safety are selected as its targets.The results of the model analysisshow the high-speed railway has a great impact on highway transportation for its shortcut,comfort,convenienceand safety,and highway passenger transport has some advantages in short distance(less than 100 km),buthigh-speed rail has obvious advantages in long-distance(more than 100 km).


Abstract This paper explores the commonality of interest between experiences in the present moment – the 'now-ness' of the moment when meditating, and the 'now-ness' of therapeutic transitional experiences. In Winnicottian terms, the author refers to ideas around the patient's and the therapist's capacity for "being" or "living" and what is happening in this creative, transitional space for both of them, during therapy as well as outside it. The treatment of a late-adopted adolescent girl illustrates these resonances and shows how the patient became increasingly able to "dwell in the present moment" and finally, through the growth of her capacity to play, to move away from the traumas of the past.


When evaluating safety integrity level(SIL) of safety instrumented system,parameter uncertainty is one of the important causes working on the accuracy of evaluation result.A SIL evaluation method based on Cauchy distribution Monte Carlo method was mainly discussed when the parameter is one interval distribution.After analyzing the example,its effect on the accuracy was pointed out and applied Monte Carlo to interval calculation in practice.


heartily agree with Nitze in regard to it. But he goes on to try to prove that the source of this episode is classical, which practically implies that the main source of the Ywain itself is classical, since the fountain episode is the heart of it. He contends that in the episode we have a direct survival of the Arician myth of Diana. To establish this, he separates one religious custom from the Diana cult as it existed among the Romans, and by a


A three-dimensional seepage flow analysis system using the element-free Galerkin (EFG) method is presented. The EFG method is a well-known mesh-free method. A saturated-unsaturated seepage model is introduced into the EFG analysis of seepage flow with a free surface. Fundamental formulations of the EFG method and non-linear computations based on the saturated-unsaturated seepage model are described in this paper. Some numerical examples show that the accuracy of EFG solutions comparable to that of finite element solutions. The rate of solution convergence according to density of nodal distribution is also discussed.


This study was an exploratory investigation of identity and life-span perceptions in a sample of thirty-seven chronic mental patients, ranging from twenty-three to sixty-four years of age, using the "life drawing," a projective technique. Age differences were found in the adaptation of identity to the life experiences associated with mental illness. Individuals less than thirty years old were more likely to adopt a "patient identity"; in contrast, the over-forty years-olds adapted to their illness through denial. These differences held regardless of psychiatric diagnosis, suggesting a process of identity adaptation more general than is implied in mental disorder diagnostic systems.


November 14, 2014. Presentation. "Does Low Inflation Justify a Zero Policy Rate?" St. Louis Regional Chamber Financial Forum, St. Louis.


Almost all groundwater resources are vulnerable to various degrees. Vulnerability of groundwater is arelative, dimensionless property that is not directly measurable. It is assesed by using the DRASTICtechnique. The accuracy of its assessment depends, above all, on the amoun and quality of representativeand reliable data available. The required data is often not available and thus scale of mapping os oftenlimited to broad scale catchment maps. The DRASTIC vulnerability mapping technique can generally bereferred to as a composite description of all the major geologic and hydrogeologic factors that affect andcontrol groundwater movement, into, through and out of an area. DRASTIC is an acronym for the mostimportant mappable features within the hydrogeologic setting which control groundwater pollution.These features are: D (Depth to watertable), R (Net) Recharge, A (Aquifer media), S (Soil media), T(Topograhy/slope), I (Impact of vadoze zone) and C (hydraulic Conductivity of aquifer).


Objective
To investigate the relationship between Pre-S1 antigen and hepatic function of the patients with chronic hepatitis B.

Methods
Serum samples of 300 cases with chronic hepatitis B patients were collected, Pre-S1 antigen and alanine aminotransferase(ALT), aspartate aminotransferase(AST) were checked, and the correlation were analyzed.

Results
Among 300 cases, patients with positive Pre-S1 antigen were 58.33%(175/300). In patients with positive Pre-S1 antigen, the abnormal ALT(>40 U/L) detection rate was 78.75%(138/175), the abnormal AST(>40 U/L) detection rate was 77.17%(136/175), Pre-S1 antigen negative patients ALT abnormal detection rate was 51.20%(64/125), AST anomaly detection rate was 42.40%(53/125). There was significant difference between two groups(χ2=2.875, 5.223; P<0.05).

Conclusion
In patients with chronic hepatitis B, Pre-S1 antigens can be used as a marker of hepatitis B virus infection, copy and hepatic cell injury.

Key words:
Chronic hepatitis B; Pre-S1 antigen; Alanine aminotransferase; Aspartate aminotransferase


Gout is a relatively common, crystal deposition disease that is common in middle-aged males. In chronic tophaceous gout, monosodium urate crystals are deposited in joint and periarticular tissues of the extremities such as feet, hands, wrists, elbows and knees. In contrast, spinal involvement of gout is exceedingly rare. Gout is most common in the feet. In cases of patients with spinal gout, many present with symptomatic cord or root compression (1-4). In most of these patients, spinal involvement is secondary to involvement of the appendicular skeleton (2). Herein we present a case of tophaceous gout with extensive spinal involvement that resulted in diffuse spinal cord compression and led to paraplegia.


Vol. 11, No. 11, 2021, Pg. 755 763 Abstract Antibiotic has long been used in animal production to treat disease, preventing and controlling common disease occurrence, and enhance animal growth rate. Despite the positive impact of antibiotics on animal production through the years, uncontrolled utilization of this compound demonstrates an increase in the occurrence of resistant bacteria known as 'superbug' which eventually can cause serious illness if passed to humans. Amongst the criteria for feed utilized for halal animal production include free from prohibited antibiotics and other chemicals, besides also be free from porcine and filthy sources, synthetic hormones, and contain a safe level of biological, chemical, and physical contaminants. This article seeks to identify and analyze issues related to antibiotic utilization and the Islamic position on its utilization in halal animal production specifically in feed and feeding practices. Complete understanding of the current issues pertaining to antibiotics utilization in Malaysia and Shariah perspective on this issue could increase awareness among Malaysian, especially Muslim on the best practices for animal feeding and farming. The study utilizes a qualitative approach using library research, in which data from relevant literatures and research had been collected and analysed. The findings of the study demonstrated that there are significant research and reports of antibiotic resistance bacteria detected in food and animals in Malaysia. Besides, it is found that from the Islamic perspective, excessive utilization of antibiotics in animal production, especially as a growth promoter, is indeed not according to the principle of Maqasid al-Shariah which aims to protects human life and lineage and reject any introduction of mafsadah (harmfulness) against human. Hence, further research is needed to propose ways in dealing with antibiotic resistance issues at the national level to prevent and control the spread of antibiotic resistance in the country. isolates.


The purpose of this study was to determine and examine the effect of the competence variable (X1) and self-efficacy variable (X2) on the performance variable (Y) of bank teller employees in Palembang. The sample of this research respondent is specifically for permanent employees of bank tellers who work in Palembang. The data used are primary data and secondary data. The sampling technique used in this research is the convenience method. The convenience method is that every permanent employee of a bank teller in Palembang has the same opportunity and is willing to fill out or choose an answer from the statement submitted in the questionnaire. Data analysis techniques used include: validity test, reliability test, and classical assumption test. Hypothesis testing using multiple linear regression analysis using SPSS 26 for windows program. The results of the study stated that the competence variable (X1) and self-efficacy variable (X2) had a positive and significant effect on the performance of bank teller employees in Palembang.


With modern transportation, communication, and business connections, distances are becoming narrower and competition tougher. Therefore, successful companies nowadays need to adapt to changes in environment more rapidly than they used to. Besides ever rapidly changing environment, an organizational shift towards customer has been noticed. For the last ten years or so there has been a steady international move towards changing the way customer services are delivered, financed and regulated, with the main purpose being the improvement of efficiency so that more customers could receive better service more quickly without reducing (and possibly increasing) the quality. On the other hand, the world is witnessing a remarkable proliferation of new knowledge. With the development of information technology the amount of various business data being created and stored is growing exponentially. The endeavour of researchers and engineers to take advantage of this new knowledge, coupled with an increasing need to use limited resources more efficiently, has presented unique challenges. As new knowledge and solutions to systemic problems is sought for, it is appropriate to ask how the revolution in information and communications technologies may facilitate efficiency and prevent unnecessary duplication of effort. Many times it has been proven that the proper use of proper knowledge is the best way of optimizing work processes. In order to improve the usability and performance the effort duplication should be minimized, access to information resources improved and possibly unified, and the information technology utilized in such a manner that would allow users to make advantage of information they need without having to bother with the abundance of them. As the evolution of information technology and software design progresses the possible solutions to the above idea could be knowledge management and web-based software services, combined within a unified technology. Based on our experiences in developing software solutions, it is our belief that semantic web technologies could be the one technology to solve this task. In the following sections we will try to present the properties of this technology together with some advices on how to utilize it properly.


Actin filaments and microtubules exist in dynamic equilibrium with a soluble subunit pool, and it is well established that these polymers lengthen and shorten by addition and loss of subunits at their ends. Intermediate filaments also exchange subunits with a soluble subunit pool (Albers and Fuchs, 1987; Angelides et al., 1989), but, remarkably, the site of subunit exchange is not clear (Alberts et al., 2002; Kim and Coulombe, 2007; Godsel et al., 2008; Lodish et al., 2008). In fact, several studies have suggested that subunit exchange is not confined to the ends of intermediate filaments and that these polymers can exchange subunits along their length (Ngai et al., 1990; Coleman and Lazarides, 1992; Vikstrom et al., 1992). In addition, observations on vimentin and keratin filaments in living cells suggest that they may elongate by end-to-end annealing in vivo (Prahlad et al., 1998; Woll et al., 2005), and this is supported by studies using electron microscopy and mathematical modeling in vitro (Herrmann et al., 1999; Wickert et al., 2005; Kirmse et al., 2007). In this study, we describe experiments that directly test the mechanisms of lengthening and subunit exchange of cytoplasmic intermediate filaments in cultured cells. We have focused on vimentin and neurofilament proteins, which are members of the type III and IV families of intermediate filament proteins, respectively (Coulombe and Wong, 2004). Vimentin forms homopolymers, whereas neurofilaments are obligate heteropolymers that are minimally comprised of the low molecular neurofilament protein L (NFL) plus the medium and/or high molecular weight proteins neurofilament protein M (NFM) and neurofilament protein H (NFH; Lee et al., 1993).


This study investigated the CEO Compensation system of the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX/SP and between the CEO salary, the CEO bonus, the CEO total compensation, and the firm performance. However, it was found that there were no relationships: between the CEO total compensation and the firm size; and between the CEO salary, the CEO bonus, the CEO total compensation, and the CEO power.


Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to focus on the condensation process of hot vapor on smooth/rough walls and find how the condensation film forms and grows. The influences of the roughness and the wettability on condensation are especially analyzed.Design/methodology/approach – The non‐equilibrium molecular dynamics simulation method is used to simulate the condensation. In order to maintain the process, a simple and effective molecule insertion mechanics is proposed.Findings – The results show that the wall‐neighboring liquid structure becomes more regular with stronger wettability. The temporal parametric profiles show that the condensation does not progress at a constant rate but exhibit obvious unsteady characteristics of gradual deceleration, especially for strong wettability cases. Analysis based on heat and mass transfer indicates that the influence of wettability is quite superior to that of the roughness. The enhancement should be explained by the more fluent and effective energy exchange b...


Evaluation of respiratory function with cardiopulmonary exercise test in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Introduction: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been associated with a variety of pulmonary manifestations but it is unclear if gastroesophageal reflux causes any abnormality in pulmonary function. Cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) is a specialized method which is used to evaluate respiratory function during exercise.
Aim: The aim of this study was to reveal any abnormality of pulmonary function in patients with GERD and respiratory symptoms.
Method: We evaluated 34 patients with GERD (age 21-63, 24 men) and extraesophageal respiratory symptoms (wheezing and/or cough) before therapy and after twelve weeks treatment with double dose omeprazole. No patient presented abnormal spirometry. CPET was performed in all patients at baseline and after completion of 12 week treatment. The following CPET parameters: VO2rest, VO2max, VCO2rest, VCO2max, O2–pulse rest, O2–pulse max, HR (heart rate) rest, HRmax, PETCO2rest, PETCO2max, VE/VCO2 slope were recorded pre-treatment and post-treatment.
Results: Twenty four patients (70.6%) had esophagitis (grade I-IV), 16 patients had hiatal hernia (47.1%) and in 13 patients (38,2%) Helicobacter pylori was positive. All patients completed the CPET. No one presented shortness of breath or respiratory symptoms. CPET parameters were within normal limits in all patients. Twenty eight patients were reevaluated. No improvement in any CPET parameter post treatment was observed despite remission of esophageal and extraesophageal symptoms in all patients. No statistically significant difference was observed pre and post-treatment, between older and younger than 40 year old patients, smokers and non smokers, Hp(+) and Hp(-) patients and those with and without hiatal hernia and esophagitis.
Conclusions: Patients with GERD and respiratory manifestations and normal spirometry present no pulmonary dysfunction during CPET. Also no alterations in CPET values post-treatment neither differences in CPET values according to age, smoking, Hp status, presence of oesophagitis or hiatal hernia were observed.


The present invention provides a method of performing transmission path characteristic between the two wireless devices a corresponding communication method, and the use of its wireless device. You want to select suitable for wireless transmission path, modulation scheme and error correction. Modem unit (24) like the communication rate is set to be variable with the communication target performing communication with the wireless device. Delay characteristics of the wireless transmission path between the control unit (30) acquires communication target wireless device, and the error vector wireless transmission path. Further, the control unit (30) based on the delay characteristic and the error vector obtained as the communication speed, determines the error correction coding rate and modulation scheme. In particular, the control unit (30) determines the coding rate based on the delay characteristic, determines a modulation scheme based on the error vector.


By using the Factor Analysis (FA) method and based on relevant statistical data,a measurement was made on the comprehensive strength of Xi'an,the central city of Shaanxi Province with a"leaping type"urban hierarchical structure distribution map of Shaanxi Province obtained.When compared with the compre- hensive strength of 25 provincial capital cities and 4 cities under the direct jurisdiction of the state,the urban regional character of Xi'an of the"islet type"was demonstrated featuring forming a connecting link with the upper but not with the lower.It is held that the focal point for the urban construction of Shaanxi Province is to develop several big cities.The orientation of the urban development of Xi'an is to make it stronger instead of making it larger.While bringing into play the role of forming a connecting link between the east and the west, great attention should be directed to cultivating the function of Xi'an to form a connecting link between the up- per and the lower and cultivating the radiating force and centrifugal force of Xi'an for cities and rural regions within Shaanxi Province.


The author of the presented book (published in the form of a monograph)is a professor in economics with PhD in accounting, control and analysis of economic activity. He is a lecturer in: Burgas University "Asen Zlatarov", Agricultural University Plovdiv and University of agribusiness and rural development Bulgaria. His scientific research is in the field of audit and its application in various areas which is reflected in over 60 publications in Bulgaria and abroad. Prof. Evgeniy Stoyanov is one of the prominent Bulgarian scientists in that field having original ideas in his work presented on a number of conferences, seminars and scientific forums.


In this multicenter study, we evaluate the performance characteristics of the Rochester and modified Philadelphia criteria for risk stratification of febrile infants with bacteremia and/or bacterial meningitis. BrightcoveDefaultPlayer10.1542/6138655203001PEDS-VA_2018-1879 Video Abstract OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the Rochester and modified Philadelphia criteria for the risk stratification of febrile infants with invasive bacterial infection (IBI) who do not appear ill without routine cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) testing. METHODS: We performed a case-control study of febrile infants ≤60 days old presenting to 1 of 9 emergency departments from 2011 to 2016. For each infant with IBI (defined as a blood [bacteremia] and/or CSF [bacterial meningitis] culture with growth of a pathogen), controls without IBI were matched by site and date of visit. Infants were excluded if they appeared ill or had a complex chronic condition or if data for any component of the Rochester or modified Philadelphia criteria were missing. RESULTS: Overall, 135 infants with IBI (118 [87.4%] with bacteremia without meningitis and 17 [12.6%] with bacterial meningitis) and 249 controls were included. The sensitivity of the modified Philadelphia criteria was higher than that of the Rochester criteria (91.9% vs 81.5%; P = .01), but the specificity was lower (34.5% vs 59.8%; P < .001). Among 67 infants >28 days old with IBI, the sensitivity of both criteria was 83.6%; none of the 11 low-risk infants had bacterial meningitis. Of 68 infants ≤28 days old with IBI, 14 (20.6%) were low risk per the Rochester criteria, and 2 had meningitis. CONCLUSIONS: The modified Philadelphia criteria had high sensitivity for IBI without routine CSF testing, and all infants >28 days old with bacterial meningitis were classified as high risk. Because some infants with bacteremia were classified as low risk, infants discharged from the emergency department without CSF testing require close follow-up.


The use of covered vs bare metal stents in the treatment of aortoiliac and infrainguinal occlusive disease is a controversial topic. Hajibandeh et al have performed a welldesigned and executed systematic review to try and make sense of the conflicting literature. They demonstrated no improvement in primary patency using covered stents in the aortoiliac segment, but improved primary patency in the femoropopliteal segment. The outcomes in this review are those typically reported for treatment of arterial occlusive disease. Primary patency, secondary patency, need for reintervention, limb salvage, and ankle-brachial index overwhelm the literature. It is disappointing that the study did not include any assessment of quality of life or walking ability. This is not the fault of the authors, however. The current state of the vascular literature does not value patient outcomes, and frequently these are not reported. In some clinics, they may not even be collected and used to make decisions about treatment. The time is now for us to move away from efficacy studies and toward effectiveness and patient-centered outcomes. Stents work . . . balloons work . . . antiplatelet agents and anticoagulation help when used. Each case is different, and bias has been formed so heavily in the minds of patients and practitioners that it is difficult to perform randomized controlled trials to investigate effectiveness of procedures. This is evident by the slow recruitment in the BEST-CLI trial. We as a group need to stop researching the easy targets and start looking at the hard one. The meta-analysis presented here will not change my practice, but hopefully it will drive home the efficacy of covered vs bare metal stents for others. I look forward to the next round of work that looks at differences in 6-minute walking times or change in patient-reported walking times before onset of pain. I also look forward to work discussing cost-effectiveness of covered stents compared to bare metal, as these are the new directions to which we will be working.


Six 2′-hydroxychalcone derivatives with a methyl group on the α-position were synthesized. Infrared absorption spectra of these new compounds are discussed taking their corresponding α-hydrogen chalcoes which were also synthesized for comparison. This latter study is also utilized as a proof for the structures of these compounds of a new series.


To cure the lack of predictive power of general relativity, Geroch proposed to complete the theory with an additional postulate that only 'hole-free' spacetimes are permitted. This postulate (or, rather, that obtained from it by some disambiguating) seems physically well-founded and at the same time appropriately restrictive. I show, however, that it is too strong--it prohibits even the Minkowski space.


This text reviewed the development energy saving machine in China simply,introduced the actuality and rattrap of the energy conservation technology on lighting,with the development of modern society and the adding of city using electricity,so it is of important signification to research the better energy conservation and to make use of the unrenewable resources availability have.


The peroxidase test, although a sensitive and precise method for determining the unbound bilirubin concentration in serum from jaundiced neonates, has been reported to be inaccurate due to errors from sample dilution as well as oxidation of albumin-bound bilirubin. These potential errors were investigated in serum and defatted albumin solutions. A decrease in the peroxidase-determined apparent unbound bilirubin concentration (AUBC) with increasing serum dilution was found in bilirubin-enriched umbilical cord sera as well as sera from jaundiced infants, but was less marked in bilirubin-enriched defatted albumin solutions. The dilutional decrease in AUBC did not appear to be due to slow oxidation of albumin-bound bilirubin. Instead, the bilirubin-albumin complex was found to have a much lower dissociation rate constant in serum (K-1 ± SD = 3.3 ± 0.2 × 10-3 sec-1) than in defatted albumin solutions (K-1 ± SD = 1.7 ± 0.6 × 10-2 sec-1), causing the dissociation of the complex to be rate-limiting when serum is analyzed at the currently recommended dilution (1:40) and peroxidase concentration (5.0 μg/ml). In addition, there appears to be a dilutional enhancement of bilirubin binding by serum, but not by defatted albumin. Decreasing the serum dilution and peroxidase concentration should significantly improve the accuracy of the peroxidase test. Further studies are needed to clarify the effects of dilution on serum binding of bilirubin.


The rooting capabilities of four semidwarf and two normal-statured genotypes were estimated by 32P uptake and extraction of roots from a column of soil. The two height groups did not differ in root volume when the plants were grown in a rooting medium composed of three parts sand and one part topsoil. Rooting was estimated under field conditions by placing 32P in the soil at 15, 30, 60, and 90 cm and measuring 32P activity in the aerial plant portions 15, 30, 45 and 61 days from seeding. Semidwarf and normal-statured types had the same relative distribution of 32P uptake on all days. Water uptake by semidwarf and normal height genotypes was similar over the season in both environments receiving incident rainfall. There was a significant effect of environment on the osmotic potential of the last fully developed leaf. Plants growing in environments with low soil water developed lower osmotic potentials. However, there were no differences in genotypic reponse indicating similar osmotic adjustment. It was con...


Studying a foreign language at university level is a multifaceted project entailing constant identity formation as a foreign language user – and simultaneously as a plurilingual subject. As far as the second language (L2) learner is concerned, the language learning process can be seen as a construction of a new third place between the source language and the target language, as well as becoming a more and more integral part of the community of practice consisting of fellow students and target language users. This article describes the use of written narratives as a method of enhancing the development of each and every student's own individual third place, on the one hand between the source language and the target language and on the other hand at the temporal crossroads of the past, the present and the future.


Tradition, opinions, rumours, advertising, all contribute to biases and perpetuate misunderstandings. Can a more complete understanding of human behaviour help managers anticipate problems before they arise?


The majority aims of this study of the literature reviews are to investigate factors influencing the economic crisis in Ethiopia, which is a developing country in East Africa. Ethiopia has experienced a range of economic difficulties over the last few decades, such as huge rates of inflation, quickly increasing unemployment, dropping currency value, and restricted access to credit. This study looks at both internal and external factors—such as population growth, unstable politics throughout the religions, enough infrastructure and governance, and the amount of outstanding external debt—that affect the nation's economy.

Vary academic papers, reports, and articles from institutions, government agencies, and international organizations are examined in this study. This study offers insights and a thorough grasp of the complex factors affecting Ethiopia's economy through the incorporation of prior research on the topic.

Findings from this literature review reveal that political instability, characterized by protests, ethnic tensions, and political transitions, greatly hampers the economic development of Ethiopia. This instability reduces investor trust, interferes with corporate operations, and deters foreign direct investment. The economic crisis is made worse by ineffective governance, which is characterized by corruption, inefficient bureaucracy, and inadequate execution.

Inadequate infrastructure additionally hinders commerce, investment, and production. Examples of this include restricted access to telecommunication, transportation, and electrical networks. Although a potential resource in terms of human capital, rapid population expansion also presents difficulties, such as rising unemployment rates and dwindling funding for healthcare and education.

External causes are a major contributing element to Ethiopia's economic problems as well. The country's main exports, oilseeds, textiles, and coffee, are highly impacted by changes in global commodity prices, which also lead to trade imbalances and unstable revenue streams. Furthermore, the burden of external debt restricts government spending and limits resources for development projects.

To overcome these challenges and mitigate the economic crisis, this literature review suggests several policy recommendations. These include improving political stability through transparent governance and inclusive policies, investing in infrastructure development to enhance productivity and competitiveness, and diversifying the economy to reduce reliance on primary commodities.


Cartilage has been used in otologic surgery for ossicular reconstruction and grafting since 1960s . Due to low metabolic rate, stiffness and stability properties with regard to fascia, it is thought to be more effective in tympanoplasty. With the help of this measurement technique, redundant oversized harvesting of cartilage can be prevented and overmanuplation during graft replacement especially after a delicate ossiculoplasty procedure can be avoided. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the preparation of optimal island cartilage composite graft with a simple sterile suture package template for the appropriate size of the tympanic membrane perforation, and to provide a functional surgery with minimal donor site defect and minimal manipulation. With this technique, 143 patients with chronic otitis have been operated in our clinic. No complications with respect to this method, have been observed up to date. Using an easily prepared template is a simple and effective method for measuring the perforation size.


This research report was the designed and constructed of a vertical axis wind turbine fixed with inlet air scoop. It was aimed to obtain higher performance. Experiment was conducted by combination or variable setting of inlet air scoop at 7 angles of 0, 15. 30, 45, 60, 75 and 90 degree and the adjustment of four different Channel of passage area of 0.01-0.04 m2 as well as variable air inlet velocity of 4-8 m/s. The wind tunnel has a cross section area of 0.5 x 0.25 m2 was designed and used as a test bed. Designed and tested of wind turbine blade were conducted with backward curve of 15° of which it has a cross section area of 0.16 x 0.19 m2 and 6 blades. The results showed that it was obtained the highest performance, when inlet air scoop angle was set at 75 o passage area at 0.01 m2 and at air velocity 8 m/s. Such combination generated power output of 7.1 watts with maximum torque of 7.2 x 10 2 N.m and efficiency available from wind Energy transferred to axial turbine of 57.3 %. The experiment without inlet air scoop has the lower efficiency at 42.5%.


The purpose of this research is to produce a test tool and measurement of standing stork test based on Android. The type of research used in this research is development research with Research & Development (R&D) research design from Borg and Gall. This research was conducted with 9 research stages namely, (1) Research and information collecting, (2) Planning, (3) Develop preliminary form of product, (4) Preminary field testing, (5) Main product revision, (6) Main field testing, (7) Operational product revision, (8) Operational field testing, (9) Final product revision. The population in this study used Sports Science Faculty Students and Aceh-North Sumatra PON Pelatda Athletes. The sampling technique used purposive sampling with Phase I trials of 20 FIK students and Phase II trials of 30 athletes of Pelatda Taekwondo Sumut. Furthermore, from the Phase I trial, totaling 20 people showed a figure of 89% with Very Eligible criteria, then from the Phase II trial, totaling 30 Aceh-North Sumatra PON Pelatda athletes showed a figure of 91% with the Very Eligible category. From the results of the research/feasibility test carried out by test and measurement experts, IT experts and sports academic experts, it shows a score of 96% in the Very Eligible category, so it can be used. On the basis of the data obtained, the development of an Android-based standing stork test and measurement tool was declared feasible to be developed as a test and measurement tool for balance.


ENGLISH/ANGLAIS] Affiliations: 1 Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, NIGERIA 2 Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, NIGERIA 3 Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, Bingham University Karu, Nasarawa State, NIGERIA 4 Department of Physiology, College of Health Sciences, Bingham University Karu, Nasarawa State, NIGERIA Email Address for Correspondence/ Adresse de courriel pour la correspondance: email@example.com Accepted/Accepté: March, 2012 Full Citation: Omotoso OD, Adeeyo OA,Yusuf UA , Dare BJ, Olaniyan OT. Effects of crude ethanolic extract of anacardium occidentale (cashew) stem bark on renal clearance in sprague dawley rats.World Journal of Young Researchers 2012;2(3):40-2.. The study investigated effects of crude ethanolic extract of Anacardium occidentale (EAO) on the renal clearance of Sprague Dawley rats. Twenty four Sprague Dawley rats (180 – 220g, of both sexes) were used for the study. The rats were randomly assigned into three groups of eight animals each. Group A was the control, group B received low dose (1.5 ml) of EAO daily, while group C received the high dose (2.5 ml) of EAO daily for six weeks. Twenty four hours after the last treatment, 24-hour urine sample was collected from each rat. The rats were thereafter sacrificed. Urine and serum creatinine concentrations were determined, and renal clearance was then calculated. The results show that crude ethanolic extract of Anacardium Occidentale improves renal clearance


In view of the application of mushroom type terminal construction with flangeless seats to form positive Y(or invert Y) structures with triple supports for the assemblage structure in most of the domestically manufactured isolated phase busducts, which have exhibited fatal shortcomings, such like liability to insulator slanting and screwed hole damaging, a new metallic Y shaped structure with flanged seat is being suggested to make a new quadrangular supported type of construction which may overcome these shortcomings and raise the reliability of isolated phase busducts.


Abstract According to David Armitage and Jo Guldi, digitized sources and quantification almost naturally lead to the sort of longue durée history that they seek to promote. This article questions that assertion on the basis of the long tradition of quantitative history, open to exchanges with the social sciences and revived, not annihilated, by microhistory. The digitization of numerous historical sources does not call for less caution in our analyses—quite the contrary, as it creates new biases. More importantly, it does not solve the crucial question of controlled anachronism, that is, the need for carefully constructed categories in any quantification based on the longue durée. The article also addresses the implications of choosing the longue durée as the exclusive basis for reflections on historical processes and causality. Is the longue durée purely a scale for description? If not, can it escape a simplistic vision, a monocausal path dependency? If we are to avoid such pitfalls, the wider debates within all the social sciences on time-scales and causality must be taken into account.


Mobile cloud computing has been introduced to be a powerful technology for mobile services by combining mobile computing and cloud computing technology. Though, a direct integration of two technologies can overcome a many of hurdles related to the performance, flexibility, security, and dynamic management discussed in mobile computing. Mobile cloud computing can address these problems by executing mobile applications on resource providers external to the mobile device. However, to make this vision a reality is far from being achieved and opens many new research questions. In addition, the collaboration between a mobile device and a cloud server poses complex performance issues associated with synchronization of data, network condition, security etc.


In the context of the emergent poetics in Argentina in the nineties and the presence of objectivism as the dominant poetic line centred in a poet figure that shows a specific knowledge of the genre, this article focuses on two authors that pose divergent poetics (Daniel Durand and Fernanda Laguna) in which the presence of banality raised a question about the legitimate place of these poetics within the field of literature. The hypothesis here sustained is that such banality, along with the pretension of not knowing and condensed in the construction of figures of illiterate poets, is in the base of a new way of using language that intends to avoid the established rhetorics and conventions and chooses the "badly said" in an utopic attempt to renovate the poetic genre.


Criteria of ineffability are presented which, it is claimed, preclude the possibility of truths that are ineffable, but not the possibility of other things that are ineffable—not even the possibility of other things that are non-trivially ineffable. Specifically, they do not preclude the possibility of states of understanding that are ineffable. This, it is argued, allows for a reappraisal of the dispute between those who adopt a traditional reading of Wittgenstein's Tractatus and those who adopt the new reading recently championed by Cora Diamond, James Conant, and others. By maintaining that what the nonsense in the Tractatus is supposed to convey is ineffable understanding, rather than ineffable truth, we can do considerable justice to each of these readings. We can also do considerable justice to the Tractatus.


The objective of this thesis is to investigate the electrooptical properties of a dipole suspension. A dipole suspension consists of needle-like crystals v/hich, in the presence of an electric field, orient themselves parallel to it. If the dipoles align themselves parallel to inci dent light, the suspension will transmit the light. If no electric field is present, the dipoles are in a random state, and little light is transmitted. The projected area of the dipoles is smaller when they are in the aligned state Commercially, a dipole suspension is available from Maries Polarized Corporation as the product Varad. This thesis will investigate the following properties of the dipole suspension Varad: l) spectral characteristics 2) off-axis properties 3) rise and fall times 4) the dependence of optical density on the voltage and frequency of the electric field Statistically designed experiments were used io investi gate the above factors. A spectrophotometer wes used to investigate the spectral characteristics, with the wavelength, frequency, voltage, ami angle of incident light !.>.!?:;; v.rlod. For the ti re studies, a dual bear scone w:> s asnd to monitor the voltage to the dipole suspension and the trans mittance simultaneously. Photographs made from the oscillo scope were used to determine the rise and fall times of the Varad . All the data was analysed using statistical regression techniques, but it was not possible to find a model for all the data. The regression models that v/ere found are shown below, along with a short discussion of each. 1) ln(D 0.6) = 0.9121 0.0059 E where E = the electric field intensity Density changes exponentially as the voltage is increased. 2) ln(D DQ) = 0.1626 0.0021 f where f = frequency (Hz) D~ = minimum density obtained A change in frequency causes the density to change exponentially also, but to a lesser degree than voltage. 3) D = 0.4468 + 1.524/cos(w) where w = angle of incidence in degrees As the angle of incidence is increased, the density increases, but the cosine law does not fully account for the changes observed. 4) m(T t0) = i,0 + bx 2. where T = fall (milliseconds) bj.,1. are constants Voltage has a very significant effect on both rise and fall times. The 'higher the voltage the shorter the rise and fall times. Frequency has very little c^cet on the rise and fall times, but the effect is large enough to change the estimates of the coefficients bQ and b1 . The spectral characteristics could not be fit to a mode! because of the complicated relationships that existed. Its nonneutrality makes Varad very questionnable for use in the photographic field.


Channel state information (CSI) estimation is part of the most fundamental problems in 5G wireless communication systems. In mobile scenarios, outdated CSI will have a serious negative impact on various adaptive transmission systems, resulting in system performance degradation. To obtain accurate CSI, it is crucial to predict CSI at future moments. In this paper, we propose an efficient channel prediction method in multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems, which combines genetic programming (GP) with higher-order differential equation (HODE) modeling for prediction, named GPODE. In the first place, the variation of one-dimensional data is depicted by using higher-order differential, and the higher-order differential data is modeled by GP to obtain an explicit model. Then, a definite order condition is given for the modeling of HODE, and an effective prediction interval is given. In order to accommodate to the rapidly changing channel, the proposed method is improved by taking the rough prediction results of Autoregression (AR) model as a priori, i.e., Im-GPODE channel prediction method. Given the effective interval, an online framework is proposed for the prediction. To verify the validity of the proposed methods, We use the data generated by the Cluster Delay Line (CDL) channel model for validation. The results show that the proposed methods has higher accuracy than other traditional prediction methods.


China's economic and social development and the popularization of higher education have led to the development of applied undergraduate education. Innovative and applied undergraduate talents training mode has become an important task to implement quality engineering and improve teaching quality of undergraduate course. Based on the "Internet+ Made in China 2025" Promotion plan sponsored by National Center for Schooling Development Program,this paper explores the Key problem of how to increase the comprehensive application ability and occupational suitability in Application- Oriented Colleges and Universities wherein the education model, college- Enterprise cooperation platform, Platform of practice teaching and curricular system have been further discussed by focusing on the Reformation of theoretical education system, practical teaching system and teaching method. This paper proposed a model of innovative talents training based on college- Enterprise cooperation in electromechanical speciality. Through the construction of modular applied theory teaching system and the practice teaching system based on the cooperation of industry and enterprise to train students' comprehensive application ability and engineering practice ability, to put forward higher requirements of scientific and technological innovation consciousness, and to cultivate the high skilled talents needed for industrial transformation and upgrading. A sharing mechanism of the Intelligent Manufacturing Internship Factory for the full use of practical teaching environment with the advantages of a cross-regional resource sharing has been also proposed. Article DOI:  https://dx.doi.org/10.20319/mijst.2018.42.172181 This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Non-commercial 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.


The Basic Metal and Engineering Industries (BMEIs) are identified as one of the eight priority sub-sectors for medium and large industries development in the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP). In particular the BMEIs are considered as the primary industries to contribute to import substitution-based industrial development, which is newly emphasized in the GTP. In response to the strong request from the Ethiopian Government, The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) conducted the BMEI Firm-level Study, in conjunction with the Metal Products Development Center (MPDC)1 under the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MOTI) 2 and the German-supported Engineering Capacity Building Programme (ECBP), throughout the first half of 2010. As the BMEIs were a model case of a specific sub-sector in the Industrial Policy Dialogue program, it was featured twice in the series of the High Level Forums (HLFs) as inputs for A Plan for Accelerated and Sustained Development to End Poverty (PASDEP) II3 with following presentations: (1) BMEIs: International Comparison of Policy Framework and Ethiopia's Approach (at the fourth HLF in March 2010); and (2) BMEIs Firm-level Study: Results of parts conducted by JICA/MPDC (at the fifth HLF in July 2010).


The A-frame complex (Rh/sub 2/(CO)/sub 2/(..mu..-Cl)(DPM)/sub 2/)(B(C/sub 6/H/sub 5/)/sub 4/) (DPM = (C/sub 6/H/sub 5/)/sub 2/PCH/sub 2/P(C/sub 6/H/sub 5/)/sub 2/) undergoes a facile and reversible reaction with SO/sub 2/ to yield (Rh/sub 2/(CO)/sub 2/(..mu..-Cl)(..mu..-SO/sub 2/)(DPM)/sub 2/)(B(C/sub 6/H/sub 5/)/sub 4/). Spectroscopic studies have shown that SO/sub 2/ attack occurs directly at the bridging site of the A-frame complex. Treatment of a solution of the SO/sub 2/ adduct with excess SO/sub 2/ in the presence of chloride ion yields a second SO/sub 2/ complex, (Rh/sub 2/Cl/sub 2/(..mu..-SO/sub 2/)(DPM)/sub 2/), the structure of which is reported. In the absence of chloride ion, formation of the second SO/sub 2/ complex occurs in the presence of small amounts of (RhCl/sub 2/(CO)/sub 2/)/sup -/ with the latter functioning as a chloride-transfer agent. Treatment of the second, SO/sub 2/-bridged species with CO yields the complex (Rh/sub 2/(CO)/sub 2/(..mu..-CO)(..mu..-Cl)(DPM)/sub 2/)(Cl) which can then be readily converted in solution to the dicarbonyl species cis-(Rh/sub 2/Cl/sub 2/(CO)/sub 2/(DPM)/sub 2/). The reaction of trans-(Rh/sub 2/Cl/sub 2/(CO)/sub 2/(DPM)/sub 2/) with SO/sub 2/ has also been investigated and has been shown to occur by terminal SO/sub 2/ attack, forcing the terminal carbonyl and chloro ligands on one Rh atom into the bridging positions.more » In solution this species then loses Cl/sup -/ and rearranges to the complex (Rh/sub 2/(CO)/sub 2/(..mu..-Cl)(..mu..-SO/sub 2/)(DPM)/sub 2/)(Cl) which can yield (Rh/sub 2/Cl/sub 2/(..mu..-SO/sub 2/)(DPM)/sub 2/) by recoordination of Cl/sup -/ and subsequent CO loss. The x-ray structural determination of (Rh/sub 2/Cl/sub 2/(..mu..-SO/sub 2/)(DPM)/sub 2/) shows this species to be a distorted A-frame complex with a symmetrical bridging SO/sub 2/ ligand and terminal chloro ligands.« less


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To keep the superconducting (SC) magnet coils of KSTAR at proper operating conditions, not only the coils but also other cold components, such as thermal shields (TS), magnet structures, SC bus-lines (BL), and current leads (CL) must be maintained at their respective cryogenic temperatures. A helium refrigeration system (RRS) with an exergetic equivalent cooling power of 9 kW at 4.5 K without liquid nitrogen () pre-cooling has been manufactured and installed. The main components of the KST AR helium refrigeration system (HRS) can be classified into the warm compression system (WCS) and the cryogenic devices according to the operating temperature levels. The process helium is compressed from 1 bar to 22 bar passing through the WCS and is supplied to cryogenic devices. The main components of cryogenic devices are consist of cold box (C/B) and distribution box (D/B). The C/B cool-down and make the various cryogenic helium for the KSTAR Tokamak and the various cryogenic helium is distributed by the D/B as per the KSTAR requirement. In this proceeding, we will present the commissioning results of the KSTAR HRS. Circuits which can simulate the thermal loads and pressure drops corresponding to the cooling channels of each cold component of KSTAR have been integrated into the helium distribution system of the HRS. Using those circuits, the performance and the capability of the HRS, to fulfill the mission of establishing the appropriate operating condition for the KSTAR SC magnet coils, have been successfully demonstrated.


Internet of Things (IoT), as an open-loop ubiquitous network, makes things in the world directly "dialogue". It realizes the interconnection between "things". Unlike computing devices with Internet access, there are a lot of heterogeneous things without access capability under IoT, and how to access IoT for such "things" is a key issue and technology of IoT. In this study, we first recognize the features and attributes of things in IoT. We then analyze the functional and non-functional access requirements for those access constrained devices. Finally, thecurrent IoT access cases are analyzed and summarized. This study gives thorough analysis on access features of things in IoT. It will provide an important foundation for further research onaccess technology and access systems.


Excerpt Autoantibodies to nuclear and cytoplasmic constituents are characteristically present in connective tissue diseases or "autoimmune" processes. The lupus erythematosus (LE) cell test was the...


The role of distention as an important factor in the initiation of conditions which lead to a fatal outcome of intestinal obstruction has been well demonstrated within the last few years. The work of Ward 1 and of Wangensteen 1a with respect to the beneficial effects of gastric or duodenal suction is based largely on the proposition that with relief of distention not only does the patient become more comfortable but in many cases the release of tension above the obstruction permits passage of the intestinal contents through the narrowed lumen of the bowel. The role of distention in the initiation of vomiting, the common precursor of loss of fluid and salt in cases of intestinal obstruction, has been well studied by Herrin and Meek. 2 These authors pointed out that it is possible to produce the symptoms and sequelae of intestinal obstruction in animals by distention even though obstruction


Abstract Communications networks with multiple parallel channels become more feasible more than before because of the decreasing cost of equipments. Advantages of using multiple parallel channels to connect terminals include better reliability and fault‐tolerance capability, higher throughput and lower delay, easier implementing priority schemes, and more adaptable to provide various kinds of network services. We analyze in this paper the performances of four different channel selection methods in a network with multiple parallel channels. The basic idea is that the performance can be significantly improved by transmitting multiple copies of the same packet simultaneously. We also evaluate the performance deterioration caused by channel failures. The deterioration is observed to be significant if users do not know which channels are out of order. However, an efficient fault‐diagnosis technique is very helpful to alleviate the deterioration. Some easily implementable priority schemes, which are called prio...


Compressive sensing of multi-dimensional signals (tensors) only receives limited attention. Separable sensing and proper sparsity pattern play two key roles for compressive sensing of tensors to be feasible and efficient. In view of inherent characteristic of 2D images and 3D videos, we propose the use of tree-structure sparsity pattern in tensor compressive sensing and develop a multiway tree-structure sparsity pattern OMP algorithm in this paper. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of our method in terms of recovery quality and speed.


History of the Damping of Precision Balances. The handling of high precision laboratory balances designed during the 19th century was improved substantially by the addition of ancillary equipment, like rider weights and the application of new weighing techniques, like observation of the swinging pointer in front of a scale. Within the first decades of the present century the optical projection for the inclination range and mechanical counterbalancing was introduced, first for low weights and than for the whole scale range. Notably, fast acting damping of the balance beam oscillations allowed for direct readings of the weighing result and enabled combinations with other measuring techniques. Various damping methodes for engine vibrations and for instrument indications were already known at this time and could be adapted for the special requirements of balances. The present paper deals with the historical roots of damping, starting with simple methods of braking and calming down the movements of the balance, than with the development of damping devices for the laboratory balance, and it includes some neighbouring innovations.


By delaying a plantwide wireless network and sensors, plus a condition-based monitoring system, and extending the reach of its work management system, the huge but aging coal-fired Sundance power plant in Alberta has already saved more than $10 million. The facelift has lowered the cost and raised the productivity of operations, maintenance, and even warehouse inventory control. For having the vision and endurance to plan and execute a project that involved risking a bundle on emerging technologies, TransAlta's Sundance power plant is the well-deserved winner of Power magazine's 2005 Marmaduke Award for excellence in O & M. 5 photos., 2 tabs.


From various medium reports, from sacred academic hall, university professors have entered the masses the social field of vision, as a hot entertainment topic of conversation. No matter if you are worried or happy, no matter if you like it or not, professors are being discussed everywhere… The author cuts out two episodes on the university professors duty reports in April 2011, to shares with us.


Objective: to define legal models of the specific features of aviation risk as an integral part of economic activity. Propose effective mechanisms to reduce aviation risks. Suggest author models of aviation risk operation Methods: the study was conducted using classical methods of scientific knowledge. Using the method of analysis, the elements of aviation risk are revealed. Using the synthesis method, variants of aviation risk are considered. Results : according to the results of the study, the types of aviation risk are identified according to the fields of operation. Identified and disclosed components of aviation risk as an element of aviation activities.


The hot carrier dynamics of ZnCdSe epilayers were studied using the femtosecond time-resolved photoluminescence up-conversion technique. The hot carriers release the excess energy primarily through scattering with longitudal optical phonons. The optical phonon emission times of the hot carriers were fitted from the carrier cooling curves and found to be 40 ps for both samples with different Cd concentrations. The initial temperature To was estimated below the theoretical calculation due to the fact that these hot carriers reach thermal equilibrium in a time scale faster than the experimental temporal resolution. The hot phonon effect is not prominent in the present work for the excitation density of 1017 cm-3.


Effect of goitrin (goitrogen in rapeseed) upon nitrogen balance was investigated in mature male rats weighing about 360g fed either normal protein diet (CP 16.5%) or low-protein diet (CP 5%). Crystalline goitrin prepared from rapeseed (Brassica napus) was mixed into the diets at level of 0.05% and fed to rats for 14 days. Digestibility of dry matter, gross energy and crude protein were not affected by administration of goitrin in the both diets. Administration of goitrin increased retention of nitrogen in rats fed the normal protein diet. On the other hand, administration of goitrin caused decrease of feed consumption and of nitrogen retention in rats fed the low-protein diet. Endogenous urinary nitrogen per head and metabolic fecal nitrogen per g of feed intake were not affected by administration of goitrin when nitrogen-free diet was fed. (Received July 9, 1975)


Common carp and ide were reared in polyculture from March to October 1995, in the Fish Farm Ostroda-Warlity. The fish ponds were supplied with water from Lake Szel g Wielki (599 ha) classified as vendace-type lake. Microbiological studies of pond water and bottom sediments and of lake water were carried out during fish rearing. Bacterial contamination, sanitary state of water, nitrogen-transforming microorganisms and fungi were studied at the background of thermal conditions, DO content and zooplankton abundance in the ponds.


Acquisition subsystem is an essential constituent of SCADA system.For the realization of the data acquisition system,this paper proposes a system using distribution technology and describes how to realize load balancing and data synchronization.The practice shows that the new system is more effectly and reliability.


—Rapid growth of computer network leading to converging necessitates management of servers by a server. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) based management cannot be used for the converged network management due to its limitations and relatively simple monitoring. Therefore alternative technologies are required to meet various goals such as scalability, security, reduced development and operational cost, etc. Web service along with object oriented approach such as eXtensible Markup Language (XML) and Java seems to be promising approach for tighter system integration and robust device management. Based on the above, a prototype of Web Based Server of Server (WBSOS) has been designed. It implements two servers, DHCP and NETCONF and the database is stored in a centralized location in an RDBMS. NETCONF is being implemented using Web Services Description Language (WSDL) that imports the definitions of XML types and elements from the base NETCONF schema. Various issues regarding performance of web services developed using Java API for XML Web Services (JAX-WS) with reference to WBSOS will be discussed and accordingly various system configurations will be proposed in this paper.