Abstract : Research is being conducted to find whether Insular Puerto Ricans given English language training prior to taking the tests of the Army Classification Battery (ACB) show higher measured potential than those who take the tests before receiving the special English language training. ACB test scores were obtained on two samples of Insular Puerto Ricans, one tested before a six-week course of English language training (N = 100), the other on completion of English language training (N = 153). No data were available on men tested before and after, nor were test scores obtained at time of entry into service. While there was no reason to believe that the samples were different, comparability could not be established. Means, standard deviations, and ACB test intercorrelations for the two samples were compared. In both samples, mean scores averaged well below the mobilization population mean of 100. ACB test scores obtained after six weeks of English language training were not substantially different from those obtained on the sample that took the tests prior to the training. While on some tests given following English language training, scores were slightly higher than scores of the other sample, a high proportion of the men still failed to attain qualifying scores of 90 or higher on any aptitude area.


Abstract Hollow filament yarns provide better warmth to the touch, lighter in weight, increased opacity, andsubtle luster compared to the regular synthetic filament yarns. However, luster properties of textile fibers orfabrics are often difficult to characterize, partly due to the fineness of the surface texture, the anisotropicnature of the weave structure, the complexity of the fiber array comprising a yarn, and the fiber structureitself. In this study, the fabric surface luster image was analyzed using image analysis methods after imageacquisition. The hollow filament fiber was modeled using a three-dimensional modeling software. It wasthen ray-traced for comparing the virtual luster images of the hollow fiber and the regular fiber modelsbased on shading models including photon mapping. The luster object size of the actual hollow filamentfabric was smaller than that of the regular filament fabric. The shape of the luster object of the hollowfilament fabric was dual peak type while that of the regular filament was single.


In this paper, we have suggested a Modified Mean Methods for solving non-linear equations. Proposed Methods have linear order of convergence. The proposed Modified Mean Methods are used to solve all possible roots of non-linear functions in simpler and easier way. The proposed Methods are working tremendous as compare to Bisection method based on iterations and accuracy. To examine the fallouts of few problems, which are related by the non-linear functions to observe the efficiency of develop Modified Mean Methods. C++ and EXCEL have been used for obtaining results and graphical representations to justify the proposed methods. Throughout the study, it has been observed that the developed Modified Mean Algorithms are better techniques for estimating a root of non-linear equations.


This paper examines the role of time delays on the path dependency of corporate growth with a focus on intellectual property in technology intensive industries and proposes a methodology for assessment of competitive risks.


Specialized biomedical information comprises most of the information found in hospital and academic health sciences libraries and has also become the focus of a growing number of specialized information services and centers. The trends we see in the development of biomedical information have been duplicated, and sometimes extended, in the development of specialized information. The emergence of AIDS during the past decade has created a complex set of information dynamics, which has led to the development of new sources, services, systems, and modes of dissemination. These new information dynamics have been accompanied by, and are the result of, the involvement of new participants in the AIDS information equation. The solutions and strategies brought to bear on the AIDS information problem have demonstrated the progress made by the biomedical information community over the past two decades. However, AIDS has also demonstrated the challenges we face in striving to participate effectively in an information environment which is increasingly complex


Owing to the exponential increase in number of national and international conferences and to the increasing number of electronic publications on the Internet, this paper presents, in a clear and brief manner, the development of a digital infrastructure for conference and electronic publication management by using a web programing and the newest available technologies.


Wireless Body Area Network (WBAN) systems are the future technology of health monitoring. This paper is focused on the development of a flexible, robust, lightweight, and non-obtrusive antenna in application to a health-monitoring WBAN system for the University of North Dakota (UND) next generation spacesuit 2 (NDX-2). The research on WBAN in space, will both improve future astronaut's safety during space exploration, and advance health industry and technologies.


The integration of people with special abilities in society is as long as difficult process. The factors and actors that influence on this integration are so many and everyone has its importance. In our daily work as specialised educators/teachers we face problems in integration of people with cognitive disabilities (further PMD) these problems come as from school as from family. The issues are different and the issue that is going to be discussed, now, based how can influence the family on the development of the children as well as school influence. Or both together in interaction and coordination of educational action and acts. The parents with DP think and believe that the school can offer more for their children's. They believe on schools and they are expected more and more from them now days.. But; which are these types of expectations? And more : which is their role actually and which role they might have in the future?? Traditional schools and what it really offer for children's with special abilities: those questions are the object of my research; whose analysis will be my roadmap in the improvement of relationship parents – school. In the treatment of the topic you will find answers for those questions according to analyses done from parents opinions. For this research have been worked an author in area of Fier (Albania) and town and cities that for several reasons of technological pollution of old industrial systems, has influenced on mental and physical health of residents.


Background and objective Acute kidney injury (AKI) was observed in sick neonates and was associated with poor outcomes. Our cohort represents the neonatal characteristics of those diagnosed with AKI using Kidney Disease: Improved Global Outcome (KDIGO) guidelines. Methodology A cohort study was conducted in the NICU of FMH from June 2019 to May 2021. Data were collected on a proforma. All continuous variables were not normally distributed and expressed as the median and interquartile range. Categorical variables were analyzed by proportional differences with the Pearson chi-square test or Fisher's exact tests. A multinomial logistic regression model was used to explore the independent risk factors for AKI. Time to the event (death) and the cohort's survival curves were plotted using the Cox proportional hazard model. Results AKI occurred in 473 (37.6%) neonates. The risk factors of AKI were outborn birth [adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 3.987, 95% confidence interval (CI): 2.564–6.200, p: 0.000], birth asphyxia (AOR: 3.567, 95% CI: 2.093–6.080, p: 0.000), inotropic agent (AOR: 2.060, 95% CI: 1.436–2.957, p: 0.000), antenatal steroids (AOR: 1.721, 95% CI: 1.213–2.443, p: 0.002), central lines (AOR: 1.630, 95% CI: 1.155–2.298, p: 0.005) and intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH)/intracranial hemorrhage/disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (AOR: 1.580, 95% CI: 1.119–2.231, p: 0.009). AKI significantly increases the duration of stay and mortality rates by 16.5% vs. 3.9% in neonates with normal renal function (p < 0.001). Conclusion About one-third of critically sick neonates had AKI. Significant risk factors for AKI were outborn birth, asphyxia inotropic agents, necrotizing enterocolitis, antenatal steroids central lines, and IVH. AKI is associated with an increased length of stay and increased mortality.


Abstract A detailed paleocurrent study of the Late Triassic(?) Kayenta Formation in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, was undertaken partly to determine reasons for low consistency ratios of mean current directions reported in previous studies. A total of 265 dip direction readings were taken from five localities in and near Capitol Reef. This mean current direction of the formation is 253° (S 73°W). The Kayenta Formation can be divided into three units, each with its own dominant paleocurrent orientation. The mean current directions are 273° (N 87°W), 113° (S 67°E), and 275° (N 85°W) for the upper unit, middle unit, and lower unit, respectively. It is suggested that the easterly transport direction of the middle unit is responsible for the low consistency ratios.


In order to realize vehicular following control without longitudinal acceleration information, the paper presents a terminal sliding mode (TSM) control algorithm with non-singular, time continuous and fast convergent characteristics. Aiming at TSM control theory itself, a non-singular fast terminal sliding function is proposed to improve convergent speed in larger range. And control law is synthesized with a terminal attractor with state's exponential factor to obtain time continuous control input. By analyzing the feature of minimum sensor car-following system, a two-state integrating model including vehicular and inter-vehicular longitudinal dynamics is built and subsequently its TSM controller is designed. Theoretical analysis and simulation experiments indicate that this controller outputs a time-continuous throttle angle and tracks the preceding vehicle smoothly. A driver desirable tracking precision can still be guaranteed when such uncertainties as parametric error of vehicle mass and preceding vehicle's acceleration exist.


This paper analyses the level and determinants of WBI activity effectiveness and use by participants in five WBI focus countries: Brazil, Egypt, Russia, Thailand and Sri Lanka. It uses data drawn from surveys of 3,091 participants from these countries who participated in FY01-02 WBI activities; in all, a total of 793 participants from about 131 activities responded. Participant responses are supplemented by a survey of WBI Task Team Leaders (TTLs) responsible for these activities, who were asked a number of questions regarding the activity objective, features of its design and delivery, and follow-up.


We prove the unique solvability of a mixed boundary value problem for the p -Laplace operator by means of variational methods. Using the obtained results, we construct an iterative procedure for solving the Cauchy problem for the p -Laplace operator.


A well-educated citizenry, armed with an awareness of science and technological principles, is vital to the success of our society. In order to keep the public interested in scientific topics, it is important that students become engaged with science in their younger years. Interactive media technology provides a means to achieving this goal by developing students" investigative abilities. Creation and use of interactive media technology is an essential step toward bridging these two imperatives: the need to connect students with science topics in order to pique and maintain interest in these areas, while also maintaining a relevance and engagement with current modes of information exchange.


The purpose of this investigation was to determine the influence of various stages of French fries processing on the contents of glycoalkaloids and nitrates in potatoes. The material for the study comprised samples of two potato varieties, Santana and Innowator, collected from nine stages of a French fries production line. Based on the results of the research carried out, it was found that the processes applied during French fries production had a significant influence on the decrease in glycoalkaloid (chaconine and solanine) and nitrate contents in both intermediate products and the final product in comparison with the raw material. The highest amounts of glycoalkaloids and nitrates were removed during peeling, blanching and frying. In the processed potatoes the ratio of chaconine to solanine decreased. French fries ready for consumption contained only 3–8% of the glycoalkaloids and 5–6% of the nitrates found in the raw material. Copyright © 2004 Society of Chemical Industry


Background and Aim: Microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) is a rare necrotizing vasculitis that involves predominantly the small-caliber blood vessels. In this retrospective study, we aimed to evaluate the clinical findings, prognostic factors, and outcomes of MPA patients followed in two different centers. Material and Method: In this retrospective study, a total of 38 patients diagnosed and followed with MPA in two different centers between January 2005 and December 2019 were included. Medical records of the patients were reviewed retrospectively. The diagnoses were based on the definition of MPA in the Chapel Hill consensus conference (CHCC-2012). In addition to the socio-demographic characteristics, clinical features, laboratory and immunological parameters; time passed for the diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, and follow-up time were recorded for each patient. The Five Factor Scores (FFS; Revised FFS 2009) and Birmingham Vasculitis Activity Score (BVAS; Version 3) were applied in all patients. Results: In a total of 38 patients (10 females, 28 male) were included in the study. The mean age of the participants was 54.52 ± 8.21 (range: 32-74) years. The mean time passed for the diagnosis was 2.93 ± 2.03 (0.50-11) months and the mean follow-up period was 55.0 ± 30.51 (2-124) months. At admission, the mean BVAS was 18.28 ± 5.73 (8-35). The FFS results were as follows; 0 in 4 (10.5%) patients, 1 in 27 (71.1%) patients, 2 in 7 (18.4%) patients. The most common symptoms at admission were dyspnea, cough, and hemoptysis. Renal failure was present in 31 (81.5%) of the patients, at admission. The most common immunologic finding was the p-ANCA positivity in 26 (68.4%) patients. Among all patients, 25 (65.8 %) did not have any other attacks after the diagnosis. In follow-ups, 12 (31.5%) patients were passed away and vasculitis associated mortality rate was 18.4%. The effects of some factors on mortality including age ≥ 65 years, male gender, renal involvement, p-ANCA positivity, decreased oxygen saturation (< 90%), having anemia at admission, having FEV1/FVC < 70 in spirometry, having a FFS score of 2, and having a BVAS > 18 were examined (Table 6). Only having an FFS score of 2 and BVAS > 18 were determined as the factors significantly affecting mortality (P: 0.01). Conclusion: Pulmonary symptoms are more predominant in MPA. Though many patients did not have any other attacks after the diagnosis, the vasculitis associated mortality may reach about 20%. BVAS and FFS are still the best determinants of mortality.


After decades of losing market share to imports, U.S. textile and fiber makers say their business is finally turning around. At the March meeting of the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), a group representing domestic textile manufacturers, outgoing chairperson Robert H. Chapman III outlined the reasons why. "Thanks to the new Trump policy dynamic," he said, "the next 12 months represent the best opportunity in a generation to reorient U.S. manufacturing policy, level the playing field, and usher in a new era of growth for U.S. textile makers." The good news for the U.S. textile industry is that, according to NCTO, shipments of textiles and apparel rose to $74.4 billion last year, an 11% increase since 2009, when the industry hit bottom during the economic slowdown. Textile makers also say they have gained competitiveness over the past seven years through technology advances, automation, and productivity improvements. Companies including the


Since 1953, more than 300,000 acres of farm land in Newton and Benton Counties, Indiana, and adjacent Iroquois County, Illinois, have become infested by the Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica Newman. Habits of the insect in this area have differed from those of the urban infestations found in the Eastern States and in the 52 cities and towns scattered over Indiana. In Newton County most larvae have been found in soils of soybean fields and cornfields, while the preferred food of beetles has been the foliage of smartweeds and soybeans. Trapping and field counting of beetles on soybeans during the past 6 years showed that high populations were present in 1957, 1961, and 1962. The highest population found was an estimated 37,000 beetles per acre.

Losses to soybeans from beetle feeding were difficult to estimate, but in most years less than 1% of the foliage was destroyed. One severely infested field in 1962 showed feeding on 90% of the leaflets and a loss in yield of 20%. Heavily infested cornfields showed beetle feeding on 50 to 90% of the silks, but at harvest only 15 to 25% of the ears had a reduced set of kernels from incomplete pollination. Yield reductions in these fields were about 10 bu. per acre.

No damage to soybean and corn roots from larval feeding was observed. Egg hatching started in late July, and young larvae were present from August until the next May. About half the hibernating larvae were in the third larval instar. Counts made in April indicated that first-instar larvae survived some winters and that the remaining population was equally divided between second- and third-instar larvae.

The same fields have comprised the area with the heavy beetle and grub populations during the 6 years, and this area contains less than 1,000 acres. No apparent differences were noted in the crops or soil types in the heavily infested and lightly infested areas. The soils are heavy, wet, and poorly drained and have pH values in the range of 6.2 to 7.0.


Nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) is a candidate in-space propulsion technology for crewed missions to Mars. An NTP engine relies on the use of a reactor as a heat exchanger to directly heat a hydrogen propellant which is expanded through a nozzle for high specific impulse (> 850s), high thrust (>15 klbf) propulsion. NTP reactor and engine technologies are currently being developed to enable a future NTP engine prototype demonstration. Technology readiness level (TRL) definitions are a useful tool to plan necessary technology advancement tasks as they provide guidance on expected development activities and necessary level of fidelity of


RSU-1069 is the principal member of a new group of hypoxiccell radio- and chemo- ("mixed function") sensitisers. They contain both a 2-nitroimidazole ring similar to that of misonidazole and an aziridine ring which may function to bind the molecule to DNA (Adams et al, 1984; Walling et al, 1986). The compound was selected for clinical evaluation because of the high sensitiser enhancement ratio (SER) achieved following radiotherapy of hypoxic cells in vitro and in animal tumour studies (Adams et al, 1984); at 0.2 mM RSU-1069 the SER was 2.0 (cf 0.2 mM misonidazole, SER ≤ 1.6) and the concentration of RSU-1069 required to achieve an SER of 1.6 (C1.6) was 7.5 × 10−5M to 1 × 10−4M (cf misonidazole C1.6 = 3 × 10−4M) (Adams et al, 1984; Ahmed et al, 1986). A toxicity study has been performed to define the tolerated single dose in man, and the plasma pharmacokinetics of RSU-1069 have been analysed in three patients treated at the high end of the dose range studied.


After more than 100 years of research, the nature of glasses (and disordered condensed matter, in general)
and glass transition-related phenomena is still an open issue in condensed-matter physics [1] and the chemicophysical
sciences [2]. Thin films of cry vacuum condensates of ethanol formed by condensation of the gas on a
cooled metal substrate are studied by infrared spectrometry and thermal desorption techniques. The main purpose was
to examine dynamic relaxation processes near the glass transition temperature and the transition from orientation ally
disordered to orders states in thin ethanol cry condensate films. Based on the analysis of the thermo grams
conclusions that the phase transition orientation glass-plastic crystal of ethanol around T = 97 K is reversible and is a
phase transition type I.


In this paper, a method is proposed to compact waveguide devices at a desired frequency. In this method, a previously designed hollow waveguide is fllled with several dielectric and ferrite layers alternately so that the characteristic impedance of the waveguide is not changed. First, the permittivity and permeability of a flctitiously mixed material is obtained. Then, the required permittivity and permeability of dielectric and ferrite layers are obtained at desired frequency. The usefulness of the proposed method is verifled using some theoretical and simulation examples.


The dilatancy-diffusion model, recently proposed to explain premonitory changes in geo-physical and geochemical fields before several shallow earthquakes, implies uplift of the epicentral region. Based on a dilating sphere in an elastic  half-space, simple formulas and a graph are presented which could be used to predict the magnitude and depth of the focus of a  future earthquake if the magnitude of the dilatancy were known. Alternatively an estimate of the magnitude of the dilatancy can be made with the help of the graph by compiling information on maximum vertical displacement, depth of the center and the radius of the dilating sphere for earthquakes that are preceded by dilatancy.


Since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the reform and development of China's compulsory education for the disabled have gone through the following stages during 70years, there are: Pioneering development of China's compulsory education for the disabled (1949-1978); Constructive development of compulsory education for the disabled in China (1979-2011); Transforming and upgrading China's compulsory education for the disabled (2012-2019). There were full of twists and turns, but at each stage there was remarkable progress. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), China's compulsory education for the disabled has developed rapidly. Significant increase in compulsory education enrollment for persons with disabilities. However, the development of compulsory education for the disabled exists some problems, such as unbalanced development and low quality of education.


In this paper, the tests of the thermo-mechanical fatigue of the material, cut from a coke tower were performed. The tower made of 20G has been in service for 20 years. Then, we calculated the temperature and stress-strain. The results showed that the tower can be in service for another four years.


This study aims to identify and analyze the influence of brand image, price perception, and service quality on customer's loyalty of Pos Express with customers' satisfaction as intervening variable. This study is counted as research survey, the population in this study is the customer who had used Pos Express more than twice. The technique used for collecting the data is purposive sampling, with obtained sample as many as 100 people. The research instrument used in this study has been tested it's validity and reliability. The data analysis tools used for research hypotheses is path analysis with helps from multiple linear regression and sobel test. The result of first regression model shows that there are two independent variables which is significant on customers' satisfaction partially and one was not. Price perception variable has the most influence on Pos Express customers' satisfaction. The value of coefficient determination R2 is 0.205, which means that all independent variables ability to explain the variance on Pos Express customers' satisfaction variable is 20.5%, and the rest can be explained by other variables that not included in this research. The result of second regression model shows that there are four independent variables affect customer's loyalty partially and simultaneously. Price perception has the most influence on Pos Express customer's loyalty. The value of coefficient detemintion R2 is 0.579, which means that all independent variables ability to explain the variations on Pos Express customer's loyalty variable is 57.9%, and the rest can be explained by other variables that not included in this study. According to the result of sobel test, partially price perception and service quality have significant indirect effect on customer's loyalty of Pos Express through customers' satisfaction. While brand image doesn't has indirect effect on customer's loyalty through customers' satisfaction.


Warner Bros Music Group recently entered into a landmark agreement with YouTube to promote music videos. At the same time, the Universal Music Group is demanding compensation for the use of its material. Dr Matthew Rimmer considers the legal issues raised by internet videos.


Two means are described for minimizing the effects of lead loss in determining the electrical properties of thin filaments as a function of temperature. In both cases the filaments are supported at the mid‐points of filamentary U's. In one case the U's are made of finer wire than the main filament so that lead loss is reduced. In the other case, alternating current is passed through the U's so that the temperature of the main filament is maintained uniform down to its points of support.


was addressing a conference Oct. 3-5 in Washington on the health effects of air pollutants. He told the conference that the early laws to control air pollu¬ tion had taken an economic approach, requiring industry only to use the technology which was available, at a cost it was willing to pay. But by 1970, it was clear that these efforts were failing, he said. The Senate committee changed its approach because "we rec¬ ognized that the concept of economic feasibility had become an excuse for doing nothing." Decisions concerning the standards that ought to be adopted in the public interest are amongst the most complex that legislators confront at present. Traditionally, politicians have to deal with matters which do not depend on


THIS MACHINE INCLUDES ROOM VACUUM PUMPS 25 10 EQUIPPED AND CONTAINING SUPPORT FOR CAROUSEL 18 TAKE A TURN OF CAKE SEMICONDUCTOR HEATING STATIONS, COATING (METALLISATION FOR EXAMPLE) AND COOLING. THE CAKES ARE HELD IN THIS CIRCULAR OPENINGS SUPPORT BY THE CLAWS TO SEIZE BY THE SLICE; THE PANCAKES are brought AUTOMATICALLY BY CARRIER TO A POST 69 LOADING INCLUDING VACUUM CHUCK BUILT AT THE DOOR OF THE HOUSE 22, OPENING INPUT WALL FRONT OF THE HOUSE, THE OPENING MATCH HOLDER AND PRESSURE PLATE BACK MOVING. THE SAS IS VERY SMALL VOLUME AND CAKE IS MADE WITHOUT FURTHER SUPPORT, SO THE OUTGASSING CHARGE SAS IS VERY LOW. EVERY CAKE IS FIXED FOR EACH PHASE OF ITS TREATMENT CYCLE. APPLICATION FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.


Vocational education is one of the closest types that connect with economic and social development.The facts,an urgent need of enterprises for the vocational technical talents,the training goal of vocational school and vocational guide,show that the school-enterprise cooperation is of great significance to the development of vocational education.Therefore,the pattern of school-enterprise cooperation is the effective way of developing vocational education and training applied-type skilled talents.This paper illustrates the content of school-enterprise cooperative pattern,building factors,effective form,practicing effect and working thought.


We consider the intersection of two research fields: transfer learning and statistics on manifolds. In particular, we consider, for manifold-valued data, transfer learning of tangent-space models such as Gaussians distributions, PCA, regression, or classifiers. Though one would hope to simply use ordinary Rn-transfer learning ideas, the manifold structure prevents it. We overcome this by basing our method on inner-product-preserving parallel transport, a well-known tool widely used in other problems of statistics on manifolds in computer vision. At first, this straight-forward idea seems to suffer from an obvious shortcoming: Transporting large datasets is prohibitively expensive, hindering scalability. Fortunately, with our approach, we never transport data. Rather, we show how the statistical models themselves can be transported, and prove that for the tangent-space models above, the transport "commutes" with learning. Consequently, our compact framework, ap- plicable to a large class of manifolds, is not restricted by the size of either the training or test sets. We demonstrate the approach by transferring PCA and logistic-regression models of real-world data involving 3D shapes and image descriptors.


The efficacy of 'Difflam' Oral Rinse and soluble aspirin in the post-operative management of tonsillectomy in adult patients has been compared. Whilst aspirin proved slightly more effective in relieving pain and discomfort of swallowing, 'Difflam' Oral Rinse was superior in the relief of earache, in promoting the healing of the tonsil bed and in the duration of necessity of treatment. It is therefore suggested that the two preparations might be taken concomitantly to provide quick, as well as long-lasting, pain relief.


Norris' s theories are closely related to the theories of Zola and Kipling together with the native realism.Because of the complexity of the sources,Norris developed his unique recognition of the realism of narrative authenticity,which contains costiveness of naturalism,typicalness of realism and the topic matter in romantism.


Hematopoietic failure is the predominant manifestation of Fanconi anemia (FA), a recessively inherited disorder in DNA double strand break (DSB) repair. The etiology underlying the progressive loss of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPC) in FA remains to be fully clarified, but is widely considered to be mediated by the "stress activation" of p53. In a murine model of FA ( Fancc ), we recently showed that the onset of hematopoietic failure precedes the developmentally timed HSPC migration to the bone marrow (BM), corroborating prior reports of reduced cord blood progenitor frequency and work in human ES cell lines. Comparison of genotype frequencies at E14.5 and postnatally (25% vs 19%; p<0.004) further indicated that hematopoietic failure coincides with fetal loss during late gestation. This data has now been replicated in Fancd2 animals. The quantitative and qualitative severity of fetal HSPC pool defects in Fancc and Fancd2 mice suggested to us the possibility of a unique developmental phenotype. Fetal liver HSPC are characterized by specific molecular and functional features to support the high self-renewal capacity during developmental pool expansion. To determine the molecular basis of fetal HSPC losses in FA, we systematically studied progenitor cell populations from Fancc E14.5 fetal liver and postnatal bone marrow for the expression of candidate genes involved in HSPC function. Results confirmed in utero genotype-specific p53 pathway activation and differences in key cell cycle regulators (p21, p27 and p57). Among a group of developmentally dysregulated genes, we found the non-histone chromatin remodeling factor H mga2 substantially upregulated in FA versus WT E14.5 cells. As an important developmental regulator of self-renewal activity, Hmga2 is not expressed postnatally, which we confirmed in FA bone marrow cells. To dissect the FA phenotype further, we investigated the expression of other components of the developmental signaling cascade, in particular micro RNA (miR) let7b , the major let7 family member accounting for translational suppression of H mga2 during late gestation. Results indicate that let7b is downregulated in E14.5 Fancc and Fancd2 progenitor cells. To reconcile the in utero activation of a major pathway promoting self-renewal and HSPC expansion with the functional and numeric defects we found in fetal FA HSPC, we investigated other upstream components. Systematic dissection of the signaling cascade revealed an 80% decline by q RT-PCR of miR-125b, a stem cell regulatory miRNA and nodal point that targets let7b (indirectly via Lin28 suppression), but also prevents inappropriate p53 activation. A relatively more profound decrease in miR-125b expression in Sca-1+ cells substantiate this as a stem/progenitor cell phenotype. The data are further consistent with our results showing the upregulation of p21 in E14.5 FL cells (as an indicator of p53 pathway activation), suggesting that the loss of miR-125b expression is a proximal mechanism for p53 upregulation in FA HSPC. Finally, when we tested for evidence of DNA damage, we observed gamma-H2AX foci in sorted HSPC as well as increased transcriptional activation of DNA repair via non-homologous end-joining (Ku70, Ku80, Prkdc transcripts) in Sca-1 enriched Fancc and Fancd2 FL cells. Based on the results to-date, we propose a model whereby relatively decreased expression of miR-125b serves as a key regulatory step for the activation of a critical self-renewal pathway ( let7b-H mga2), but also dysregulates p53 signaling during FA hematopoietic development. Accruing and unresolved DNA damage in repair-deficient fetal FA HSPC curtails their net expansion. The functional compromise in the murine HSPC pool reveals a regulatory role for miRNA in FA HSPC failure and provides a unique model for the mechanistic study of HSPC loss under physiologic conditions and without the experimental induction via exogenous cytokines, aldehydes or alkylating agents.

Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.


Phytoremediation of soil contaminated with anthracene and fluoranthene, either alone or together, by ridge gourd (Luffa acutangula) was investigated through laboratory pot experiments in a greenhouse for 45 days. The initial concentration of anthracene or fluoranthene was 100 mg kg -1 when each was spiked alone. When spiked together, the initial concentration of each hydrocarbon was 50 mg kg -1 . The ridge gourd grew normally in anthracene-contaminated soil based on assessment of shoot growth at the end of the experiment. Fluoranthene spiked either alone or together with anthracene was toxic to the plant as shown by significantly reduced shoot and root growth, especially on day 45 after transplantation. Planting of ridge gourd was more effective in decreasing the amount of anthracene and fluoranthene from soil than un-planted control during the 45-day experiment. Only 0.5-1.8% and 3.1-14.1% of anthracene and fluoranthene respectively were detected in planted soil on day 45. In contrast, 27.7-48.2% and 46.9-73.8% of anthracene and fluoranthene respectively, spiked alone or together, remained in the control un-planted soil during the same period. The two aromatic hydrocarbons were neither detected in the shoot nor root tissue of the ridge gourd, which suggests that phytostimulation may be the most likely mechanism by which these hydrocarbons were removed from soil.


Floating structures are widely used in the offshore oil and gas industry, in deep-sea wind farms, and ocean wave energy converters, where fixed-bottom designs are often uneconomical due to the water depth. The traditional way of positioning a floating platform is using a catenary mooring system. The mooring tensioner is a critical component of a mooring system and is responsible for station-keeping during different ocean wave conditions. Statistically, a disproportionate amount of offshore floating structure incidents can be attributed to premature mooring failures [1]. Therefore, a new concept of a taut leg mooring system that utilises a fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) mooring tensioner will be introduced in this paper. FRP mooring tensioners not only can be used for station-keeping of offshore structures but also can be used for wave energy harvesting. This is due to its advantages compared to metal tensioners, such as corrosion resistance, high specific strain energy, and the ability to tailor the spring constant without changing the overall dimensions. In this paper, the operation envelope of the FRP mooring tensioner in a Wave Energy Converter (WEC) will be investigated through simulation. By doing a simulation, this paper will discuss the estimated amount of energy stored by the mooring tensioners made with different materials at the same torque. The analysis shows that UD S2 glass/epoxy mooring tensioners can store significantly more energy than a metal spring made with spring steel at the same wave conditions, and therefore generators inside the Power Take-Off (PTO) unities can convert more stored mechanical energy into electricity. This FRP mooring tensioner not only can be used in WECs, but also can be used in offshore oil, gas, offshore wind, and aquaculture industries. The generated electricity can power auxiliary equipment, such as feeding barges in the aquaculture industry. In the case of the wind farm industry, the FRP mooring tensioners integrated PTO systems can be the wave energy converter component of wind-wave multi-purpose renewable energy generation systems.


A substantial portion of the world's carbon is stored belowground in high-latitude soils. As climate changes, the turnover of organic matter through decomposition, and thereby the release of carbon through soil respiration to the atmosphere, are expected to increase significantly. However, the mechanisms behind these effects are still largely unknown, as carbon turnover is a result of many aboveand belowground trophic interactions. Long-term climatic changes and an increase in frequency and intensity of extreme climate events, will impact carbon turnover by altering both the composition and activity of the communities that are responsible for carbon turnover.


The difficulty of transcribing words written in the Cypriote syllabary makes our acquaintance with the Cypriote dialect precarious and faulty, and in many cases leaves us uncertain about the exact form of a word, but in spite of this uncertainty it is clear that Cypriote, both in inscriptions and in glosses, shews in its vocabulary a notable similarity to the language of the Homeric poems. Inscriptions discovered since Hoffmann's day have enabled us to increase his already long list of such similarities (Die Griechischen Dialekte, I, pp. 278–283), and it is time to examine the evidence and see what bearing these have on the question of the nature of Homeric vocabulary. The problem presented by Homeric words in Cypriote is similar to that presented by their existence in Arcadian, but, though the meaning of Cypriote words is sometimes uncertain, Cyprus is richer in inscriptions than Arcadia and the ancient lexicographers and scholiasts have preserved a singularly large number of Cypriote glosses. The problem is simply stated: how far are we justified in believing that Homeric words in Cypriote are independent of the Homeric poems ? Are they indigenous words, naturally used, or are they 'literary' imitations of a well-known poetical style, used for effect in defiance of local dialect usage?


Purpose of study: To analyse the bacteriological spectrum, identify most appropriate antibiotics for hand infections, and to characterize patterns and sites of hand infections. This information was collected against the background of a high prevalence of HIV infected patients and increasing antibiotic resistance. Description of methods: This was a prospective, cross-sectional, analytical study done on 66 patients presenting with hand infections at a public hospital from January to June 2009. A standardised treatment protocol was followed in managing these patients. Data was collected from each participant, and laboratory reports were followed up for the identity and antibiotic susceptibility of causative organisms. All patients were counselled for HIV status and consenting participants were tested. Summary of results: Staphylococcus aureus was the commonest isolate. Results show that Cloxacillin is still an effective first line antibiotic for community acquired hand infections in the absence of immunosuppression. Alternative empiric therapy would be Clindamycin – especially in the B-lactamase intolerant patient. HIV infection played a significant role in the bacteriology of hand infections with an increased incidence of polymicrobial and gram negative infections. Data regarding age, gender, types of infection, mechanism of injury, x-ray findings and laboratory values are also reported. Conclusion: Hand infections are common conditions that have significant morbidity. Referral is often delayed and infections present late. Immunosuppression seems to play a role in the bacteriology, the incidence of polymicrobial infections and the antibiotic sensitivity. Cloxacillin seems to be an adequate first line treatment for acute community acquired bacterial hand infections in immunocompetent patients in our institution, excluding human bites and farm yard injuries.


ZnO microcrystal growth was investigated under a low temperature hydrothermal process with a relatively low concentration of N2H4·H2O(0.01-0.20mol/L).The nucleation and the growth rates of various crystal planes are strongly affected by the weak alkalinity of N2H4·H2O and the co-ordinative activity of N2H+5 ion.ZnO microcrystals change from oatmeal-like plate to hexagonal plate,and then to hexagonal rod-like cluster with increasing of N2H4·H2O concentrations,respectively.The nucleations of ZnO microcrystals are influenced by the alkaline dispersant and ultrasonic treatment.The solution of 0.20mol/L N2H4·H2O with the alkaline dispersant has a strong reducibility,which changes the mechanism of nucleation and growth of ZnO microcrystals.The center-hollow hexagonal rod-like ZnO clusters were obtained through the N2 bubble template-growth route.


In the interwar period, there were several Polish Societies in Vilnius, e.g. the Society of Friends of The Stefan Batory University Library (1924-1939), The Eustachy and Emilia Wróblewski Scientific Society (1922-1939), The Society of Friends of the Eustachy and Emilia Wróblewski State Library (1936-1939), The Tomasz Zan Circle of Libraries of the Polish School Organization (1919-1939), whose purpose was to support the libraries of Vilnius. They were interested in all matters related to libraries and tried to engage city officials and society at large in these matters. They also collected gifts (books, manuscripts, etc.) and cash funds for library needs. They organized readings, concerts, and other projects to raise funds for the libraries. The activities of these societies significantly influenced the development of some libraries in Vilnius.


Statistics show that the production of all types of tobacco in the EEC of the Six was approximately 130 million kg. in 1971. The total consumption in the region was 380 million kg. resulting in an import need for the common market of 250 million kg. The entry of UK, Ireland and Denmark, which do not produce any tobacco, into EEC since Janttary 1973 increased the consumption figures to approximately 550 million kg. necessitating imports of around 420 million kg. annually. These figures thus show that nine EEC countries will import about 50 per cent of the total world tobacco exports of 850 million kg. annually. Even after excluding the imports from the associated members, Greece and Turkey, and the associated overseas territories, i.e., African and .Malagasy states, the EEC will import nearly 300 milJion kg. tobacco annually to meet its internal requirements.


The HF Doppler frequency deviation associated with the geomagnetic sudden commencement (sc), called SCF, consists of the negative preliminary frequency deviation (PFD) and the succeeding positive main frequency deviation (MFD) when observed during the night at geomagnetic low latitude (geomagnetic latitude = 25°). This type of HF Doppler frequency deviation, SCF(∓), corresponds to the sc(+) at low latitude (Kakioka, Japan) and the sc(∓) (=sc*) at high latitude (Husafell, Iceland). The SCF(∓) starts earlier than the low latitude sc by 50 s, while it occurs simultaneously with the high latitude sc* within a time accuracy of 10 s. This result implies that the negative PFD of the nighttime SCF(∓) is caused by a dusk-to-dawn polar electric field responsible for the preliminary reverse impulse (PRI) of sc*, the occurrence of which is earlier than the occurrence of the world-wide geomagnetic increase. Consequently, the magnetospheric electric field generated at the onset of sc is transmitted to the low-latitude ionosphere by way of the polar ionosphere, earlier than the direct transmission through the magnetosphere by compressional hydromagnetic waves. It is also shown that the daytime SCF(∓) starts simultaneously with the low-latitude sc(+), suggesting that the positive PFD of the SCF(±) is caused by the westward electric field transmitted directly from the magnetosphere by the compressional hydromagnetic wave.


The article discusses the problem of determining the characteristics of heat release based on experimental indicator diagram for diagnostic purposes. The importance of the operational diagnosis of marine engines is the analysis of indicator diagrams was identified. In addition to analysing changes in the values of indicated, should be aimed to oriented broader analysis, including the determination on the basis of experimental indicator diagram of heat release characteristics during the combustion process. Then it is essential to choose the right model of heat release for reciprocating piston engines with direct fuel injection. In the diagnostics of piston engines, including marine engines, special interest arouses use single-zone model based on indicator diagrams as a source of information. Based on the results their own research we analysed the impact on the characteristics of heat release of simplifying assumptions in the model of heat release, including constant value adiabatic exponent. In the temperature, range 300÷2800 K waveformsκ are considered to be linearly dependent on the temperature. Based on the above, for the gas temperature from 800 K to 1850 K value of the exponent κ decreases about 3%. The effect of the value κ on the course of characteristics q and Q, to the typical marine engines was shown.


approach is honest, by detailing all possible problems, and rigorous, by trying to address them. Indeed, the method is comprehensive and at the same time complex itself. As the authors discuss thoroughly in several parts of the manuscript, there are many degrees of freedom, many sources of possible uncertainties and errors, many unavoidable approximations, which can affect the reliability of the approach. For these reasons, I have not been fully convinced of the feasibility and applicability of the method. The conclusions are drawn from enough rigorous experimental tests but in a limited number and for a single site. Thus, it is not straightforward to infer whether the method can be effectively generalized, leading to a final novel procedure for estimating even unknown emission rates from industrial sites.


This ABT Research Report is a most welcome major step forward. it is ajoint publication and has two methodological approaches. Helen Wilson's analysis of the program is textual but this term is given a sensible broad meaning in a good and heuristic analysis. She considers institutional and production practice factors. Comparison between her approach and the much more productionoriented one of Albert Moran's Making a TV Series is difficult given their very different lengths. Jacinta Burke's 'The Child Audience' part B. is a qualitative analysis based on focussed group discussion with 118 children. 12 years old. The appendix D, also obtainable from the ABT, gives summaries of discussion by each group. Part B is full of suggestive perceptive hints. The monograph is well suited for course study. It is also a good read. Maybe one day the ABT will be bold enough to publish case studies from an even wider range of methodologies. The most obvious maj or one so far missing (but see White & White's book on media and migrants) is phenomenological and symbolic interactionist, as, say in the work of James lull.


Different kind of macrosensors have been assembled using several nonconducting electropolymerized films. Different techniques of film electropolymerization such as cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry are compared. Film function, including the prevention of interferences and fouling problems and immobilization of the enzymes are described and optimised. We have immobilized oxidase [1] and dehydrogenase enzymes [2] onto electropolymerized films with different techniques, depending in the nature of the enzyme. We have, also, developed an interference-free highly selective sensor for the detection of NO in biological media [3], using non-conducting electrosynthesized films


PURPOSE: A manufacturing method and a manufacturing method of short-span and multi-span pre-flex girders are provided to manufacture a precise pre-flex girder by easily controlling vertical and horizontal displacement during a manufacturing process. CONSTITUTION: A manufacturing method of short-span and multi-span pre-flex girders is as follows. A steel beam(200) is installed in a manufacturing board. The manufacturing board comprises end frames(300) and steel bam positioning units(400). The end frames cover both ends of the steel beam. The steel bam positioning units are arranged on the inner side of the end frames. Pre-flexion is applied to the steel beam. Casing concrete is formed in the steel beam using a casing form. Pre-stress is applied to the casing concrete by removing the pre-flexion.


The protein content of recovered meat from marine reef cod (Epinephelus chlorostigma) ranged from 14.87 -24.09% based on the method of separation The moisture, fat and ash contents ranged from 68.66 -79.05, 2.12 -4.04 and 2.5 -2.73% respectively. The values for TVBN, TMA, FA, PV and total plate count of recovered meat indicated that the meat was of good quality. Yield of meat differed from 17.70 -19.55% of the filleting waste, based on the method of separation. The meat picked form eviscerated frame after boiling was found to be of better quality.


Rho-kinase (ROCK), one of major substrate of the small GTP-binding protein Rho, includes two isomers-ROCK Ⅰ and ROCK Ⅱ. They belong to serine/threonine kinase. The main biological function of ROCK is to induce the activation of myosin light chain phosphatase, and result in vasospasm. In addition, ROCK can also induce the secretion of inflammatory factors, participate in damage process of inflammatory factors, trigger cell apoptosis, and play an important role in various pathological processes (such as trauma, inflammation, ischemia, tumor, and degeneration). ROCK inhibitor may reduce inflammatory injury, enhance neural regeneration and neural growth, inhibit secretion of β-amyloid peptide (Aβ42), block formation and maintenance of neuropathic pain by dilating blood vessels, improving circulation, protecting neurons, inhibiting leukocyte infiltration and phagocytosis, and thus play a therapeutic role in ischemic stroke, brain and spinal cord trauma, inflammation and demyelinating diseases, Alzheimer's disease and neuropathic pain.

Key words:
Rho kinase inhibitor;  neurological disorder;  therapy


To the Editor.— Relapsing polychondritis (RPC) is a rare, occasionally fatal, disease of unknown origin, and pathogenesis results in chondrolysis and ultimate collapse of all cartilaginous structures. Recent studies suggest an immune disorder with production of autoantibodies possibly to mucopolysaccharides and the perpetuation of cartilaginous inflammation by a reduced protolytic process. Rogers et al 1 report circulating autoantibodies to cartilage in the seraof patients with RPC. Immunoglobulin reactants against cartilage have not been demonstrated, to date, with the use of direct immunofluorescence. I would like to report a case of RPC that demonstrated the classic clinical and histopathologic changes of relapsing polychondritis with deposition of IgG, IgA, C3 at the fibrocartilaginous junction of the ear cartilage on direct immunofluorescence. Report of a Case.— A 48-year-old woman was seen in the Department of Dermatology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, in 1975, with a history of recurrent episodes of tender, red ears, which


A series of functionalized cyclometallated rhodium and iridium coordination assemblies 2–7 displaying a π-bonded dioxolene ligand is described. The X-ray molecular structures of two of the above compounds showed the formation of a 1D supramolecular chain mediated by π–π interactions among individual units. The luminescent properties of these compounds are presented and discussed. These results show that the stacking interactions are retained also in solution and emission from excited dimeric species is observed.


The gilsonite deposits are located in the northeastern part of the Uinta basin in Uintah County and eastern Duchesne County, Utah (see fig. 1). The known productive veins are located northeast of Fort Duchesne, south of Myton, south and east of Ouray, in the vicinity of Bonanza, and west of Dragon and Watson. The first gilsonite was produced in 1889 by S. H. Gilson from a vein two and one-half miles east of Fort Duchesne. It sold for $120 per ton at St. Louis. In 1946 the production was 68,407 tons, worth $20.47 per ton.


Abstract The extreme reactivity of fluorine paradoxically brings to its compounds their most attractive properties—resistance to chemical attack. Because it tends to displace other elements and because no other element is sufficiently reactive to displace fluorine, fluorine compounds become chemically inert. While fluorine is near oxygen and chlorine in the periodic table its 2.85 electronegativity is the highest known and makes it tend to displace them from their compounds. The heat of reaction of fluorine is much greater than for oxygen or chlorine, and while metals that resist oxidation also may resist fluorine, contaminants, particularly organic materials, may react so rapidly as to initiate ignition of backing metal. Materials of construction useful in handling fluorine are given, with indications of their limitations as to concentration, heat and thickness and specific recommendations on general design factors are itemized. General characteristics of the fluorocarbons, and some specific fluorocarbon...


Three new species of Achrysocharoides are described, one from northern Europe, A. platanoidae sp. nov., one from central Europe and the U.S.A., A. robiniae sp. nov., and one from the U.S.A., A. robinicolus sp. nov. The descriptions are based on material reared from microlepidopterans of the genus Phyllonorycter Hubner (Gracillariidae): A. platanoidae from P. platanoidella (Joannis) on Acer platanoides, and A. robiniae and A. robinicolus from P. robiniella (Clemens) on Robinia pseudoacacia (black locust). The new species are very similar to previously described species, A. platanoidae to A. acerianus (Askew), and A. robiniae and A. robinicolus to A. gahani (Miller), but they are shown here to differ from their sibling species both in biology and in external morphology. The host of A. robiniae and A. robinicolus, P. robiniella, is a serious pest on the black locust tree in Europe, and the descriptions with diagnoses of these two species, and their scientific names, introduced here will aid the biological control efforts of this pest.


Objective To establish a HPLC method for determining ursolic acid in different fractions of Artemisia vestita Wall. ex Bess. Methods The separation was performed on Aglient XDB C18(4.6 mm × 150 mm, 5 μm) by HPLC, using methanol- 0.1 % phosphoric as mobile phase. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min and the detection wavelength was 210 nm. Results The linear range of ursolic acid was 60-190 μg( r = 0.9997). The average recoveries was 93.22% with RSD of 2.64%. Conclusion This method is simple, rapid and sensitive, and it can be used for the quality control of Artemisia vestita Wall. ex Bess..


Objective: To investigate the comparative patient reported outcome of total hip and knee arthroplasty in the first year following surgery Methods: This prospective study included all elective primary total joint arthroplasty procedures (1410 hip and 1244 knee) performed at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh over a 2 year period, between January 2006 and November 2008. Patient reported outcome questionnaires for general health (SF12) and joint specific function (Oxford Score) were completed pre-operatively and at 6 and 12 months post-operatively. Overall satisfaction was assessed at 12 months post-op. Results: Both groups demonstrated substantial improvement in the year following surgery, though the THA group demonstrated greater improvement than the TKA. On the Oxford Scores, THA outcome improved on average by 4.9 points more (95% confidence interval [4.2, 5.7]) than TKA at 6 months and by 4.4 [3.7, 5.1] points at 1 year. The SF12 physical scores were on average 2.6 [3.4, 1.8] points better than TKA at 6 months and 2.7 [3.5, 1.9] points better at one year. SF12 mental health scores varied little throughout the post-operative year. Analysis of covariance reveals that the type of arthroplasty and pre-operative Oxford Score are predictors of outcome. Conclusions: Both procedures confer substantial improvement in patient outcome one year following surgery; however greater joint specific, general health and satisfaction scores are reported following THA and a faster rate of improvement is demonstrated compared to TKA. Article focus: Common perception is of equivalent outcome following hip and knee arthroplasty Mean changes in patient reported scores are quantified for both hip and knee arthroplasty. Models that may be used to predict mean scores for patients with given pre-op Oxford Score were developed. Key messages: THA patients report superior outcomes and faster improvement than TKA patients. This difference in outcome is predominantly physical in nature, and mostly occurs in the first 6 months. The extent of the difference in outcome may be informatively displayed via our models. Strengths and limitations: This is the largest and most comprehensive study to assess this issue. The models must be considered with some caution due to the discrete and bounded nature of the Oxford Score. In addition they explain only a fifth of the variation in outcome. Page 1 of 16 http://bmjopen.bmj.com/site/about/guidelines.xhtml BMJ Open 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60


The present work consists in the design of a procedure for inventory management in
Garajes Flores Cia. Ltda., Since it has been presenting diverse inconveniences in this area
since its inception. In order to obtain the necessary information for the design, documentary
research, scientific observation and unstructured interview were mainly used, since it was
about knowing the experience of the personnel and the partners in relation to inventory
management. The result of the work has been a procedure that defines and regulates each of
the activities carried out in the company's warehouses, which has diagrams for a better
understanding, as well as the policies that regulate activities directly related to customers. In
addition, indicators that measure the management of the proposed activities within the
procedure are proposed. Both the theoretical support of the basic aspects of inventory
management, as well as the in-depth knowledge of the business, the needs and problems that
were presented in the company, were fundamental for the development of the presented
proposal.
DESCRIPTORS: activities, diagrams, products


Purpose • This training module covers 68K/ColdFire Peripherals, including the ADC and timers Objectives • Explain the features of the ColdFire Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC). • Describe the timer systems and features available in the General Purpose Timer (GPT) module, DMA Timers, Timer Modules, and including time clock selection. • Understand the output and input compare functions. • Explain the features of the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) module and the Programmable Interrupt Timer (PIT) module. Content • 22 pages • 5 questions


Impressive substantive knowledge, analytical rigor, and Kantian and liberal democratic commitments are all in play in this careful exploration of the morality of roles in adversary institutions. Extending the concept from its usual location in accounts of legal, especially criminal, representation in the American legal system, adversary institutions and professions are conceived as practices in which role players like business executives, lawyers, public officials and bureaucrats adopt partisan and limited, and therefore often conflicting, perspectives and interests, and claim the right to intentionally harm others, on the ground that such partiality, conflict, and conduct will help promote or secure valued outcomes or goods such as prosperity, justice, and legitimate government. The "central question" addressed in the book is how acting in an adversary institution and role can morally justify or "morally permit actions that otherwise would be morally wrong" (p. 10). Many common justifications are examined, and all are found to be "weaker than [often] supposed." Adversary "institutions and the roles they create ordinarily cannot mint moral permissions to do what otherwise would be morally prohibited" (p. 3). A very brief account of the main justifications considered, and criticisms made, follows. Adversaries may try to defend themselves by appealing to role prescriptions, including permissions to harm, as if their mere existence justified compliance. But the argument of chapter 3 is that roles have no "independent moral force o r . . . grounding," and therefore cannot by themselves create moral obligations or permissions to do anything, much less anything wrong (p. 45). Another defense, explored in chapter 4, is that a role which has moral value imposes on its occupants moral obligations "to defer to authority and comply with its rules," including the common rule demanding neutrality, or the suspension of personal judgment regarding the substantive merits of what one is supposed to do (p. 60). Focusing on civil servants in a liberal democratic setting, the author contends to the contrary that the suspension of political and moral judgments regarding both the legitimacy and justice of authoritative orders and policies is unacceptable since the morality of the role and its obligations presuppose the legitimacy of both and of any actions they may prescribe. Unreflective deference is never justified; resistance and disobedience sometimes is.


The article studies the relation of free radical oxidation of lipids and proteins in the saliva of students of Kungur and Chelyabinck, based on gender, type of food, presence of concomitant diseases.


Disclosed are a method and device for transmitting a media stream and a user equipment. The method comprises: from a user equipment (UE), receiving a fragment request message which is sent by a dynamic adaptive streaming over hypertext transport protocol (DASH) client for requesting a fragment content of a media; according to the fragment request message, deciding to adopt a multicast manner to send the fragment content to the UE; and sending a multicast request message to a broadcast multicast service centre (BM-SC), so that the BM-SC multicasts the fragment content to an MBMS client according to the multicast request message, and the fragment content is sent to the DASH client by the MBMS client. According to the method and device for transmitting a media stream and the user equipment of the embodiments of the present invention, the same media content of a plurality of users over a unicast bearer is multicast through an MBMS channel, so that the backhaul network resources and the air interface resources of a base station can be saved, thereby reducing the transmission costs of a media stream.


A novel aromatic Schiff base ligand has been designed and its interfacial phase behavior as well as the in situ coordination with Cu(II) ion was investigated. A series of measurement methods, such as surface pressure-area isotherms and atomic force microscopy measurement, have been used to characterize the deposited monolayer and multilayer films. It has been found that both the ligand and the corresponding complex formed stable monolayer or multilayer films at the air/water interface, which could be subsequently transferred onto solid substrates to construct Langmuir-Blodgett films. It was interesting to note that there existed a novel phase transition when the ligand was spread on pure water surface. During this phase transition, the two dimensional flat film changed into a three dimensional fiber-like nano-architectures. However, upon coordinating with Cu(II) ions, only flat films were obtained. Such distinct difference was suggested to be mainly due to the change of molecular conformation and/or the hydrophobicity in the process of supramolecular assembly at the air/water interface.


Background
:
The possibility
of
increased
mortality from
coronary artery disease
(CAD)
during the course of dengue epidemics
was considered
,
either
by direct action of the virus or
by destabiliz
ation of
a
pre
-
existing condition.
Aim
: we describe a possible association between the mortality from coronary artery d
isease
and the reported cases of dengue virus infections in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Methods
:
This is a
n ecological study
,
in which
two time series
-
the first
one
of mortality from
coronary heart disease and the second one of reported cases of dengue
-
,
were
built
using data
from the Mortality Information System (SIM) and the secretary of health and civil defense
(SESDEC) of Rio de Janeiro.
The
first
series included 313,
503 patients wit
h CAD between
January 1996 and D
ecember 2010. The number of dengue
cases comprised 275,227
cases
between January 1994 and December 2010
.
The
diseases
codes used were all from I20 to I25
(ICD
-
10).
The Box
-
Jenkins methodology is employed
for
model
ing
the se
ries and, in order to
evaluate the theorized association, cross
correlation,
intervention
analysis and dynamic linear
models
were used
.


Complex permittivity spectra of 1-Propanol (1-PrOH), Fluorobenzene (FB) and their binary mixtures are obtained in radio and microwave frequency range using Vector network analyzer (VNA) operating in the frequency range 0.3 MHz to 3.0 GHz and standard microwave benches operated at 9.1 GHz and 19.61 GHz. Static dielectric constant (ε0) and high frequency limiting dielectric constant (ε∞1) for binary mixtures of 1-PrOH and FB are obtained by extrapolating the complex permittivity data towards low frequency side and high frequency side on complex plane plots. Optical dielectric constant (ε∞ = n2) for binary mixtures are measured using Abbe's refractometer. Excess static dielectric constant (ε0)E, Kirkwood correlation parameters (g, geff and gf) and Bruggeman factor (fB) are determined from the values of static dielectric constant (ε0) and optical dielectric constant (ε∞). These parameters have been discussed to explore the molecular interaction between the molecular species.


It is surprising that both univalent transition-metal ions and alkaliions can induce the dehydrohalogenation of some alkyl halides (RX) in the gas phase. The mechanisms must certainly be very different. The surface on which [Li + +RX] reactions occur has been established. The initial step following complexation involves X - transfer/charge transfer to form [LiX] R + . If sufficient charge can be generated on the alkyl group, the reaction usually proceeds to products. When R contains a halogen (R=(CH 2 ) n Y), the mechanism is substantially altered


In this paper, a solution is given to the problem proposed by Jarvinen in [8]. A smallest completion of the rough sets system determined by an arbitrary binary relation is given. This completion, in the case of a quasi order, coincides with the rough sets system which is a Nelson algebra. Further, the algebraic properties of this completion has been studied.


The Character of intermuscular coordination of sportspeople using various preventive measures of hand traumatism when perfecting accented strikes in boxing was investigated. It is shown that application of the means essentially limiting the load on hands (boxing gloves) promotes improvement of movement coordination characteristics of shock action. It is shown in the increase in electric activity of the muscles directly participating in maintenance of speed and force of the stroke and in the decrease of electric activity of their antagonists


The near elimination of invasive Haemophilus influenzae serotype b (Hib) disease is among the greatest medical achievements of the twentieth century; this achievement is a consequence of the routine immunization of infants with Hib conjugate vaccines. Before these vaccines were available, Hib was the leading cause of bacterial meningitis and epiglottitis, and the organism was an important cause of pneumonia, sepsis, septic arthritis, and other serious infections that are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Before 1990, an estimated 25,000 persons in the United States developed invasive Hib disease each year, resulting in 3,000 Hib-related deaths [1]. Before vaccines were available for Hib disease, its incidence and associated mortality were similar to those of paralytic poliomyelitis in the prevaccine epidemic years of the early 1950s. In 1990, Hib conjugate vaccines were licensed, and routine immunization of infants in the United States was recommended. Over the past 6 years, the estimated incidence of invasive Hib disease in the United States has fallen to <200 cases per year [2, 3].


The long-term performance of concrete structures is affected to a large extent by the properties and behaviour of concrete at early age. However, the fundamental mechanisms affecting the early-age behaviour of concrete have not yet been fully understood. This is due to the various highly interrelated factors influencing it, and the complexity of testing techniques needed for its investigation. With modern developments in concrete technology, it has become essential to evaluate the influence of these interrelated factors and their implications for the service life of concrete structures. Thus, a more fundamental approach for investigating the early-age behaviour of concrete, along with more reliable testing techniques, is required. This paper provides a critical overview of research on the mechanisms that affect the properties of concrete and its performance at early age. It provides useful, concise and coherent information on the behaviour of concrete at early age, which should enhance the understanding o...


This study, performed on 303 healthy volunteers, tested the null hypothesis that normal subjects were unable to assess their nasal patency when compared with objective measurement using peak inspiratory nasal flow rate (PINFR). Subjective assessments were made on a categorical scale and PINFR was measured using an In-Check meter. Analysis of variance showed that the peak inspiratory nasal flow rate, when grouped by the subjective scores, was significantly different.


Lymphoma complicating inflammatory bowel disease is well described. Whether the risk of lymphoma is incre‐ ased by immunosuppressive treatment with azathiop‐ rine, 6‐mercaptopurine or infliximab is a common concern among patients and physicians considering using these agents. This review aims to quantify the lymphoma risk in inflammatory bowel disease and the added risk attributable to these treatments.


The graduation of under-represented groups in the sciences and engineering has been a major concern for academia in the last twenty years, as the demand for these skills and knowledge continues to increase. The retention rate for this pool of students is roughly one-third compared to nonminority groups of about two-thirds. As a result, a variety of innovative approaches to increase the graduation rate for minority students have received a lot of attention. We propose another approach adapted from industry that seeks to assess, evaluate, and monitor variation in student's performance in the curricula and recommend methods for improvement. By applying the six sigma philosophy from industry to academia, the results may provide a methodology to increase the retention rates of minority students to address the needs of highly skilled employees for the same industry. A pilot study is discussed.


Does antral follicle count (AFC) retains its predictive value for ovarian response to stimulation for in vitro fertilization (IVF) throughout the whole menstrual cycle?

 AFC is strongly correlated to anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) and highly predictive of good ovarian response whatever the day of cycle the ultrasound is performed.

 Usually performed in the early follicular phase (at day 2–3 of the menstrual cycle), AFC and AMH are the most accurate markers of ovarian reserve. They are routinely used to predict ovarian response to ovarian stimulation for IVF and eventually to individualize the gonadotropin starting dose.

 Retrospective cohort study performed between January, 2017 and December, 2019.

 410 consecutive women aged 20 to 42 years were included. Random AFC (r-AFC) was performed during the fertility workup whatever the day of their menstrual cycle was: early follicular phase i.e. day 1 to day 6 (eFP-AFC), mid follicular phase i.e. day 7 to 12 (mFP-AFC) and luteal phase i.e. day 13 or after (LP-AFC). A second AFC was performed before the start of the stimulation (SD1-AFC). AMH was measured in the early follicular phase.

 Random AFC (r-AFC) was correlated to AMH (r = 0.692; p < 0.001), SD1-AFC (r = 0.756; p < 0.001) and number of oocytes retrieved (r = 0.491; p < 0.001). When regarding AFC depending on the cycle day group, the correlation with AMH was significantly higher for the LP-AFC, (LP-AFC) (r = 0.853) than for the eFP-AFC (r = 0.657; p < 0.001) and for the mFP-AFC (r = 0.668). The correlation with SD1-AFC was similar regardless of the time of performance of r-AFC (r = 0.739, 0.783, 0.733, respectively for eFP, mFP and LP-AFC). Moreover, the ROC analysis showed the same predictive value for good ovarian response (more than 6 oocytes retrieved) for the eFP-AFC, mFP-AFC and LP-AFC (AUC 0.73, 0.75 and 0.84 respectively) as well as for AMH and SD1-AFC (AUC 0.74 and 0.74, respectively).

 This is a retrospective analysis, however data were prospectively collected and the method for ultrasound acquisition of AFC was standardized.
 Wider implications of the findings: The absence of significant variation of AFC across the menstrual cycle allows to its random performance. Ultrasound performed besides early follicular phase discloses informations on ovaries, the uterus and the endometrium. It is more comfortable and convenient for women and physicians by limiting targeted appointment during menstruation and reiterated examination.

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We consider a linear programming problem in a general form and suppose that all coefficients may vary in some prescribed intervals. Contrary to classical models, where parameters can attain any value from the interval domains independently, we study problems with linear dependencies between the parameters. We present a class of problems that are easily solved by reduction to the classical case. In contrast, we also show a class of problems with very simple dependencies, which appear to be hard to deal with. We also point out some interesting open problems.


Male monozygotic twins (MT), age 19 years, with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), symptoms (exertional dyspnea) started around age 13 years, and similar clinical presentation (a grade 3/6 systolic murmur heard in the left lower sternal border, typical ECG signs of left ventricular hypertrophy). In both patients, there were echocardiographic moderate left atrial enlargement, massive septal hypertrophy (>30mm) and severe resting outflow tract gradient, without significant differences betweem them. Some discordances were observed in two-dimensional images (Figure 1). Color Doppler showed marked septal coronary branchs in twin G (Figure 2), which was not found in twin V. Twin G evoluted to medical refractory NYHA III/IV functional class and was referred to a surgical myectomy. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a primary disease of the myocardium caused by mutations in genes coding for sarcomeric proteins 1 , and the phenotype can be influenced by modifiers genes 2


The author of this paper believe, that software system by itself is a complex object, which could be described via the Linear Mixed Model ANOVA. It includes different parameters, which could have fixed (nonrandom) or stochastic nature. There is produced an idea about software quality prediction by defect number using "genetic" feature of the software (Kokina 2003). It is believed that the term of "genetic" feature is an initial software feature of the software affecting the software from the moment it was initially developed. There are presented a mathematical model for "genetic" quality of software evaluation by Best Linear Prediction (BLP) method and some results of the experiment using simulation of this mathematical model in MATLAB here (Kokina and Petersons 2004). Finally it is presented an idea of real complex software system simulation and a reference to the produced mathematical model for evaluation of the real software "genetic" feature in this paper. Currently the author is working at this idea and software model simulation. This paper is a report of the current stage of the exploration work in the field of the software quality evaluation using the term of the "genetic" feature and simulation of produced model and the real application system. The previous report was presented in (Kokina 2004).


In recent years, transmission line icing caused by ice and snow disasters threatens the safe and stable operation of power system. Among the existing ice melting devices, the modular multilevel DC ice melting device has the characteristics of less harmonic content, small volume, simple switching mode, low failure rate and small power capacity, which has significant advantages in economy and technical feasibility. However, because the modular multilevel DC ice melting device is only used during the freezing period in winter, the problem of low utilization rate of the device is also prominent. In order to solve the problems of large volume, high harmonic content, high cost and low utilization rate in the operation of traditional DC ice melting device, this paper proposes a control function and implementation method of modular multilevel DC ice melting device based on SVG. During non-ice melting period, the control strategy can output or absorb reactive power according to the needs of the system to support the grid voltage and improve the utilization rate of equipment. This paper first analyzes the topology and working principle of the modular multilevel DC deicing device, then introduces the carrier phase shift modulation strategy of the modular multilevel DC deicing device, and puts forward the SVG control strategy of the modular multilevel DC deicing device under three-phase balanced and unbalanced conditions, so as to realize load dynamic reactive power compensation and grid voltage drop suppression, The reliability of the system is improved significantly. Finally, based on the above method, the Simulink simulation model is established to verify the effectiveness of the control strategy, and the simulation waveform is given for analysis.


In this diploma thesis, challenges and needs for the land consolidation is discussed in part of the Sorsko polje. In the introduction, the fundamental problems of Slovene agricultural sector are presented, focusing on unfavourable land plot structure in the agricultural areas. In the continuation, the process of land consolidation is introduced, which might be one of the fundamental solutions for the discussed problem. In the thesis presents the current agricultural land consolidation development in the territory of Slovenia, where the current legal regulation is studied and discussed in accordance with the legislation in the field of agricultural land consolidation. A special attention is given to the opportunities in the field of the
village renewal as a part of the land consolidation process. In the last part of the thesis, the results of the
empirical study are presented, which have been conducted in the area with the traditional land plot structure in the form of stripes. In the Sorsko polje, the agricultural land plot structure, partly also land plot ownership structure, is analysed, Challenges in the field of agricultural land consolidation in the study area is discussed in particular from the perspective of the municipal spatial plan. Here it has been shown that there are very different regulations regarding land consolidation in the neighbouring municipalities in the Sorsko polje.


Title compound (5) has been synthesized by conversion of dimethyl 1,3,5-cycloheptatriene-3,4-dicarboxylate to 3,4-bis(bromomethyl)-1,3,5-cycloheptatriene followed by zinc-copper reduction. 5 changed to spiro dimer (13) on standing at room temperature and reacted with dienophiles to give Diels–Alder adducts fused with cycloheptatriene.


Survival vs FiO2 after Day of Life (DOL) 3: Are illness severity assessments ethically relevant in the NICU? ♦ 1159


The nomenclature and type collections of the widespread and reputedly widespread taxa of Alternanthera Forsskal are discussed in detail. The nine widespread taxa are Alternanthera sessilis (L.) DC., A. paronychioides St.-Hilaire, A. brasiliana var. villosa (Moq.) Kuntze, A. philoxeroides (Mart.) Gris., A. pungens HBK., A. caracasana HBK., A. maritima (Mart.) St.-Hilaire, A. tenella Colla and A. bettzichiana (Regel) Voss. The taxa erroneously reported to be widespread are Alternanzthera brasiliana (L.) Kuntze, A. truxillensis HBK. and A. echinocephala (Hook.f.) Christopherson. Two new combinations are included: Alternanthera maritima var. sparmannii (Moq.) Mears and Alternanthera philoxeroides forma phyllantha (Seubert) Mears. A key to the widespread taxa is provided. Alternanthera Forsskal is a genus of ap- proximately 80 species, most endemic to South America. A study of about 10,000 specimens from A, BM, BR, CAS, F, G, GH, K, LIL, LINN, M, NA, NY, P, PENN, PH and S has led to a preliminary revision. Since the publication of that revision must await several field projects with problem groups, as well as the production of illus- trations, the nomenclature of the widespread species of Alternanthera is published here. The nomenclature of the widespread spe- cies in various floras accounts for the great majority of errors and confusion regarding Alternanthera.


Image registration is a widely used task of image analysis with applications in many fields. Its classical formulation and current improvements are given in the spatial domain. In this paper a regularization term based on fractional order derivatives is formulated. This term is defined and implemented in the frequency domain by translating the energy functional into the frequency domain and obtaining the Euler-Lagrange equations which minimize it. The new regularization term leads to a simple formulation and design, being applicable to higher dimensions by using the corresponding multidimensional Fourier transform. The proposed regularization term allows for a real gradual transition from a diffusion registration to a curvature registration which is best suited to some applications and it is not possible in the spatial domain. Results with 3D actual images show the validity of this approach.


This paper presents the simulation study and comparison of C02 and R502 as refrigerants. At first, as a single stage vapor compression refrigeration cycle's refrigerant, C02 can be used in subcritical and transcritical situations. The performances are studied completely. The results show that C02 has the same or better performance compared to R502's in certain temperature ranges. Finally C02 and R502's performances in a C02 liquefying system are discussed in detail. It is promising to use C02 as the alternative ofR502 in this case, either in performance or in economics. eq4! h Tamb T, T/e w t c p NOMENCLATURE exergy ofthe cooling capacity kJ/kg enthalpy kJ /kg ambient temperature K evaporating temperature K exergy efficiency work input for compressor kJ /kg condensing temperature 'C pressure MPa INTRODUCTION More than ten years ago, the Montreal Protocol, a real landmark decision to our global environmental protection was agreed by the main industrial nations. Since then, an extensive research work has been done in seeking the alternatives of CFCs and HCFCs. By now, substantial progress has been made in this field. The refrigerants RI34a, R407c, R404a, etc. were regarded as the main alternatives of RI2, R22 and R502 respectively. These new refrigerants have been produced commercially. However, these alternatives do not meet the demands of the long term alternatives. Almost every new alternative has a high greenhouse effect or some other defects. But the natural refrigerants such as C02, NH3, etc. are very excellent in environmental protection121•14l. Therefore using natural refrigerants is becoming more and more important once again. C02, as a refrigerant, can be obtained easily from the natural world. It has been used in many refrigeration machines in history. But the low critical temperature limited its applications, especially when freons were produced in 1930s. Because C02 has a high environmental protection performance, it has been noticed recently. More and more researches have been carried out by using C02 as the alternatives of freons131•151• It is proved that C02 supercritical heat rejection results in a large temperature glide and therefore can be used in heat recovery and heat pump applications. Many studies have investigated the benefits and disadvantages of using C02. Much has been written about the thennodynamic performance. And the applications are still very little. This paper will focus on the


A method includes determining an adjustable response setting for an electronic device, detecting a touch event on a touch-sensitive display of the electronic device, and imparting, by an actuator, a first force on the touch-sensitive display by increasing the first force over a ramp-up time period and reducing the first force over a depression time period, to simulate actuation of a switch based on the adjustable response setting.


: Trafficking in human beings is a widespread problem in almost all countries of the world, and still continues to grow. Unfortunately, there is no consistent, reliable and comparable data to accurately quantify this crime. This phenomenon has many manifestations, such as forced labor, sex trafficking and others. It is enforced by a group of outlaws who use a variety of means, such as physical force and cheating, to control their victims. Therefore, this study aims to explain this phenomenon, its risks and implications, and the position of the new anti-trafficking law in Yemen, as well as how to confront them in Islamic law and regional and international legislation. The most important result of this research is that the Yemeni law on combating the crime of trafficking in human beings and the formation of the National Technical Committee against Trafficking in Human Beings is an important step in the prevention of this crime and the protection of the victims of this crime. The most important recommendations were the need to issue the executive regulations of the Yemeni anti-trafficking law and the speed of preparing the strategy to combat human trafficking.


Malignant hyperthermia is an autosomal dominant interited disorder of the skeletalmuscle cell characterized by a hypermetabolic response to all commonly used inhalatioilalanesthetics and depolarizing muscle relaxant . This is a case report of a - 18 - year -oldwoman with open fracture Lt. Elbow. She had undergone debridement with tension bandwiring Lt. Elbow. She had a history of previous general anesthesia with no complication.There was no history of malignant hyperthermia or neuromuscular disorder in her relatives.Standard monitoring was used but endtidal Coo was not routine monitored during anesthesia.Anesthesia was induced with thiopental 250 mg (5 mglkg) , succinylcholine 75 mg(1.5mglkg) was given .to facilitate rapid sequence endotracheal intubation which was performedwithout any difficulties. Anesthesia was maintained with tracium 20 mg , morphine 4 mg,halothane 0.4-0.6% in 35% Oxygen , Controlled ventilation was provided with tidal volume500 ml , RR 12 /min , and peak airway pressure was 15 cmH20. Approximately 45 minafter induction of anesthesia , blood pressure and heart rate had increased , 20 min laterShe developed hypermetabolic state , arrhythmia and cardiac arrest . Cardiopulmonaryresuscitation was initiated , resuscikttion was unsuccessful and 45 min after the cardiac arrest,the patient was profiounced decease Key word : Malignant hyperthermia


No part of this book may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, without permission in writing from the publisher. This is a work of fiction; any resemblance to actual events or persons is entirely coincidental. The river of lost voices: stories from Guatemala / Mark Brazaitis. p. cm.-(Iowa short fiction award) 1. Guatemala-Social life and customs-Fiction. The River of Lost Voices The Iowa Short Fiction Award to the and to my mother, father, and sister ACKNOWLEDGMENTS No work is entirely an author's own. I am indebted to the following people who have supported my writing over the years: my whose enthusiasm, understanding, and love have been this writer's blessing. I also would like to thank the editors of the journals in which some of the stories in this collection first appeared: "Snow" and


The objective of this research was to determine how genetics and nutrient availability influence C cycling in intensively managed southern pine forests. This work consisted of a two year field and a complimentary one year greenhouse study each split into aboveand belowground pools and fluxes. Both the greenhouse and field experiment showed differences between contrasting genotypes in gas exchange parameters and C partitioning patterns, but genetic by nutrient availability interactions were only observed in the field. In the field study, some genotypes were better able to tolerate nutrient limitations due to more favorable canopy architecture and lower N demand. Our results clearly show that contrasting ideotypes have the potential to respond differently to differences in nutrient availability in terms of biomass partitioning, leaf physiology, and leaf biochemistry (Chapter 3). Both experiments showed short-term improvements to soil physical and chemical properties, which have been shown to correlate with higher site quality. In both the greenhouse and field experiment, we concluded that increased C loss by way of total soil CO2 efflux (FS) made up only a small percent total C incorporated as LR. Short-term results led us to conclude that combining LR treatments and planting of genotypes with low nutrient demand or high nutrient use efficiency may increase soil organic matter (SOM) while avoiding loss of stem volume from nutrient immobilization. Data from our field study showed a strong genotype by soil amendment interaction for FS over all sampling dates with the relative importance of contributing factors (heterotrophic or root respiration) also changing (Chapter 5). Overall, logging residue incorporation increased total system C gain per ha more than did fertilization alone, but there were differences between genotypes planted (Chapter 6). Data from the field experiment show that although LR incorporation did not decrease overall net primary productivity, it did decrease biomass partitioning to merchantable products (main stem) depending on genotype. These data underline the importance of matching appropriate genotypes to specific site conditions and silvicultural prescriptions.


The combined effects of NaCl-salinity and elevated CO2 on the polypeptide levels in leaves of Aster tripolium grown under ambient (ca. 370 ppm) and elevated (520 ppm) CO2 in different concentrations of saline irrigated water were examined by two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Silver nitrate stain gels were analyzed to identify changes that resulted when plant grown in the presence of 375 mM NaCl at ambient CO2 level. The protein patterns for control and salt-stressed seedlings were qualitatively changed. This observation was mainly noticeable in young leaves which was not exposed to salinity stress. It is shown more polypeptide proteins through wide range of pH. In contrary, leaves exposed to salinity stress revealed narrow polypeptide pH range proteins. Also, the control old leaves which was not exposed to salt stress showed limited pH range and lower polypeptide numbers compared to young leaves. The effect of NaCl on peroxidase activity under 0,125,250, 375 and 500 mM NaCl was studied at the ambient CO2 and elevated CO2 levels. Peroxidase activity increased under NaCl salinity and the degree of elevation in the activity was salt concentration dependent. Nevertheless, a great activity was recorded in stressed leaves comparison to control leaves. Furthermore, peroxidase activity was changed to lower activity in high level of CO2 corresponding to ambient level of CO2 The study revealed that Aster tripolium showed distinct differences in peroxidase activity behaviour under different environmental condition. The correlation coefficient between peroxidase activity under different salinity stress and high level of CO2 was strongly negative correlation, which means that plant will not reveal stress response of peroxidase activity under elevated CO2. Lowering of peroxidase activity under both salinity stress and higher level of CO2 indicate to the important and unique role of halophyte i.e. Aster tripolium in this study for removing, cleaning and remedy environmental air from higher level of CO2 and decrease the green house effect.


It is acknowledged by most pathologists that tubercular sputum, dried up and broken into dust, is the most common vehicle by which the bacillus of tubercle is conveyed into the body. But its power for evil is obviously modified by a multitude of conditions, some of them inherent in the animal body exposed to infection, others due to external influences. Judging from the facts relating to the distribution of tubercular disease, its incidence in certain localities, and especially its prevalence in badly drained, badly ventilated, and imperfectly lighted dwellings, it has been surmised that the three chief external conditions that mitigate the virulence of the bacillus are: (1) a dry soil (2) abundance of fresh air, and (3) light.


An antigastric cancer monoclonal antibody, 3H11 and its Fab fragment, were labelled with a-emitter 211 At using p-( 211 At)-astatobenzoic acid (pAtBA) intermediate, in the yields of more than 30%. The astatinated antibodies were stable in vitro, and had specific immunoreactivity to human gastric cancer cell M85. The therapeutic effect of the astatinated antibodies for subcutaneous xenografts of human gastric cancer were investigated in nude mice by i. p. injection,once every 5 days for 3 times sucessively, with 1.48 X 10 4 and 2. 22 X 10 4 Bq/g of 211 At-3H11 and 211 At-3H11 Fab per injection, respectively. It was showed that the volume and weight of xenografts in all tested groups were much smaller and lighter than that of control group (PBS) from 12. 5 days post first injection. The most evident inhibition was observed in the groups with 211 At-3H11 Fab, with tumor inhibility of 67.5-69.5% at 15 days and 70.7-72.3% at 20 days, respectively.


The invention provides a steel material for a tank upper deck of a crude oil tanker or for a hold of a bulk carrier and the steel material presents excellent corrosion resistance even if exposed an inclement corrosion environment having sulfur-containing materials such as sulfur, sulfoxides and sulfide. Compared with conventional steel materials, the steel material provided by the invention has the sme or higher welding property and heat processing property. The steel material for the tank upper deck of the crude oil tanker is characterized in that the content of C is 0.01-0.30%, Si is 0.20-1.0%, Mn is 0.50-1.60%, P is 0.005-0.040%, S is 0.005-0.020%, Al is 0.050-0.100%, Cu is 0.20-0.10%, Ni is below 0.03%(containing 0%), Cr is 0.05-0.30%, Zn is 0.001-0.05%, Sn is 0.005-0.050% and Ca is 0.0005-0.0050%, and the balance Fe with inevitable impurities.


Let $\mathfrak B_g$ denote the moduli space of primitively polarized $K3$ surfaces $(S,H)$ of genus $g$ over $\mathbb C$. It is well-known that $\mathfrak B_g$ is irreducible and that there are only finitely many rational curves in $|H|$ for any primitively polarized $K3$ surface $(S,H)$. So we can ask the question of finding the monodromy group of such curves. The case of $g=2$ essentially follows from the results of Harris \cite{Ha} to be the full symmetric group $S_{324}$, here we solve the case $g=3$ and $4$.


The maximum of k functions defined on R n , n ≥ 1, by f max (x) = max{f 1 (x),…, f k (x)}, ∀ x ∈ R n , can have important roles in Statistics, particularly in Classification. Through its relation with the Bayes error, which is the reference error in classification, it can serve to compute numerical bounds for errors in other classification schemes. It can also serve to define the joint L1-distance between more than two densities, which, in turn, will serve as a useful tool in Classification and Cluster Analyses. It has a vast potential application in digital image processing too. Finally, its versatile role can be seen in several numerical examples, related to the analysis of Fisher's classical iris data in multidimensional spaces.