Semiconductor manufacturing and associated industries contain many applications that require precise positioning. Indeed, as feature sizes decrease, applications that could once utilise standard scale encoders for position feedback must migrate to high-accuracy laser interferometers. Traditionally, these interferometer systems have been perceived as being expensive, complex and intrusive. This paper covers a range of recent homodyne interferometer developments, including a novel fringe detection scheme that utilises an integrated photodetector, and also a fibre optic laser beam delivery system that enables light to be routed straight to the measurement axis without additional external steering optics. The resultant system provides the user with low noise, low latency, position feedback signals that can be interpolated to provide sub nano-meter resolution. These and other developments directly address the negatives associated with traditional interferometer architectures and firmly establish homodyne interferometry as comparable in performance to the more complex heterodyne schemes.


Efficacy and Safety of Apixaban in Patients After Cardioversion for Atrial Fibrillation Insights From the ARISTOTLE Trial (Apixaban for Reduction in Stroke and Other Thromboembolic Events in Atrial Fibrillation) Greg Flaker, MD,* Renato D. Lopes, MD, PHD,y Sana M. Al-Khatib, MD, MHS,y Antonio G. Hermosillo, MD,z Stefan H. Hohnloser, MD,x Brian Tinga, MS,y Jun Zhu, MD,k Puneet Mohan, MD, PHD,{ David Garcia, MD,# Jozef Bartunek, MD, PHD,** Dragos Vinereanu, MD, PHD,yy Steen Husted, MD, DMSC,zz Veli Pekka Harjola, MD, PHD,xx Marten Rosenqvist, MD,kk John H. Alexander, MD, MHS,y Christopher B. Granger, MD,y for the ARISTOTLE Committees and Investigators


This study aimed to investigate the internal and external factors that motivate accounting students to have a career as forensic accountants using Behavioral career decisions theory. Otherwise, this study analyses the motivation differences between students of public universities and private universities students. This study used a survey method by providing a questionnaire. The population in this study were active undergraduate accounting students at Jenderal Sudirman University, Muhammadiyah University of Purwokerto, and Wijayakusuma University. The respondents were 95, and data were analyzed using SPSS.
The results show that internal and external motivation positively and significantly affect forensic accountants' career selection. There is no difference in motivation for choosing a forensic accountant career between accounting students in public universities and private universities in Banyumas Residency. The study results show achievements, recognition of appreciation, salary rewards and individual environmental conditions as motivational factors. With its unique characteristics as a particular field in accounting studies, forensics is one of the essential sciences in accounting. Therefore, accounting educators and academics can consider preparing a suitable forensic course syllabus or curriculum for the undergraduate programme.


The P2P business increases continuously,result in the huge depletion of the network bandwidth, even cause a network to obstruct,lower the function of other business and create a huge IT waste of resources. While pass the applied procedure and the P2P that combine the network environment of the insecurity's acquire agreement,will may open an empress a window for the enterprise security protection,can make the virus and the malice code hide the safety reviewing to sneak in an internal network of business enterprise.Therefore,this paper presents a P2P flow control model,to achieve classification,identification and control of P2P traffic.


Domestic sewage discharge and industrial influent are the sources of microbial population in riverine system. Dhamra River is a joint stream formed by the convergence of Brahmani and Baitarani River before meeting to the Bay of Bengal. It receives indiscriminate waste discharges from agricultural and domestic sources. The estuarine system of Dhamra River also carries influents from Dhamra port and nearby fishing harbors. The present study was aimed to estimate the current level of pollution in terms of monitoring human pathogenic bacteria and their seasonal variability of Dhamra estuary. Seasonal water and sediment samples (n=70) were collected from a particular estuarine point in every tidal cycle (LT, MT and HT). The sampling was carried out over a period of 36 hours from each season. Bacteriological analysis such as total viable count (TVC), Escherichia coli (EC) and Streptococus faecalis like organism (SFLO) both in water and sediment were analyzed to know…


The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has published a policy statement to provide pediatricians with recommendations for assessing and treating Clostridium difficile infections (CDI) in children.


This paper proposes a novel image resolution up-scaling method using discrete-time cellular neural network (DT-CNN) with multi-level quantization function for output of a cell. The nonlinear interpolative approximation capability of the DT-CNN is used to generate an resolution enhanced image from its low-resolution version. Our proposed method consists of two-layered DT-CNN. At the first layer stage, the DT-CNN is used to obtain the optimal weight parameter which makes possible to represent the original image with a weighted linear combination of finite impulse response function such as Gaussian function and wavelet function. At the second layer stage, the image obtained after transition of the first layer DT-CNN is upsampled with arbitrary size, then the resolution enhanced image is obtained by the convolution with the B-template which is derived by extending the A-template spatially. The experimental evaluation shows that the proposed method produces better results than the conventional image resolution enhancement methods


Very different from its sound in classical music, swing, modern jazz or other genres, the authentic New Orleans Jazz clarinet tradition remains among the most distinctive instrumental styles in American music. This program will focus on sound and tonal variety of the clarinet in early jazz in its role as an accompanying or featured instrument in dance ensembles and its high wailing voice in brass bands and jazz funerals. There will be a discussion of the instrument's distinguishing characteristics and tonal possibilities. The high level of diversity of sound among early jazz clarinetists will also be examined as affected by equipment, training and physical characteristics of individual players. Live musical examples will be provided by the Dr. Michael White Quartet. Dr. Michael White is a leading figure in traditional New Orleans jazz and one of only a few to creatively carry on the rich clarinet sound and style of that city. For over two decades he has been the main consultant for traditional jazz for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. A relative of several first generation jazz musicians, he has distinguished himself as a jazz historian, writer, producer, and composer. In 2015 he received the Jazz Hero Award from the Jazz Journalists Association. Dr. White earned his PhD in Spanish at Tulane University and currently holds the Charles Keller Endowed Chair in the Humanities at Xavier University of Louisiana.


CD23 is a low-affinity Fc receptor for IgE and is pivotal in IgE homeostasis (Hibbert et al, 2005). CD23 exists in two isoforms; CD23a, present on mature B-cells, and CD23b, which requires induction by interleukin-4 for activation on T cells, monocytes, Langerhans cells, eosinophils, and macrophages. CD23 is also constitutively expressed on Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) transformed B-lymphoblasts, and is therefore also known as EBV surface antigen. The FCER2 gene on chromosome 19p13.3 encodes the CD23 45 kDa protein containing 321 amino acids. A multifunctional protein, CD23 has activities associated with cytokine modulation and B-cell growth factor function. The diagnosis of plasma cell myeloma (PCM) relies on the presence of an M-protein in the serum/urine, a clonal proliferation of plasma cells, and related organ/tissue damage, the latter defined as anaemia, hypercalcaemia, lytic bone lesions, renal insufficiency, hyperviscosity, amyloidosis, or recurrent infections (McKenna et al, 2008). Chromosomal abnormalities are identified in >90% of cases, often involving IGH@ on chromosome 14q32, as well as chromosome bands 11q13, 4p16.3, 16q23, 6p21, and 20q11 (Avet-Loiseau et al, 2007). Numerical and structural chromosomal irregularities are also frequent, the most common being 1q gains and 13q14 deletions. PCM usually shows monotypic expression of intracytoplasmic light chain, expression of CD79a, strong CD38, CD138, and VS38c. A majority of cases express CD56, but the cells usually lack CD19 and CD20. In contrast, normal plasma cells are mainly CD19 and CD56 (Lin et al, 2004). Expression of cyclin D1 and CD20, and lack of CD56 has previously been reported in association with the t(11;14)(q13;q32) (Hundemer et al, 2007). Primary plasma cell leukaemia (PCL) is immunophenotypically similar, with the exception being common negativity for CD56 (Garcia-Sanz et al, 1999). Although CD23 expression is well characterized in other haematological malignancies, to our knowledge evaluation of CD23 in plasma cell myeloma has not previously been reported. We examined 50 diagnostic PCM bone marrows (including three cases of primary PCL) for CD23 expression by immunohistochemistry. Five cases were also evaluated for CD23 expression by flow cytometry. Vector Laboratories CD23 mouse monoclonal antibody with Vector Antigen Unmasking Solution and high temperature antigen unmasking protocol was used for detection on paraffin sections from decalcified bone marrow biopsies when available and clot sections when no core biopsy was available. Immunophenotypes from each case were derived from routine flow cytometry performed at diagnosis using previously reported methods (Harrington et al, 2009). Assessment of CD19, CD20, CD45, CD56 and intracytoplasmic immunoglobulin light chain expression was done in most cases (49 out of 50). CD23 expression was correlated with presenting laboratory data, including: blood counts (white blood cell count, red blood cell count, Haemoglobin, mean cell volume, mean cell haemoglobin concentration, red cell distribution width, and platelet count), M-protein level, creatinine, beta-2 microglobulin, serum calcium, and cytogenetics. Cytogenetic analysis, including unstimulated culture, chromosome analysis and fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) of marrow cells, was performed using previously reported methods (Heerema et al, 2007). Commercially available DNA probes that detect characteristic clonal rearrangements in multiple myeloma [deletion p53, deletion 13q14, t(11;14), t(4;14) and t(14;16)] were obtained from Vysis (Des Plaines, IL) and used per the manufacturer's instructions. For most cytogenetic analyses 20 metaphases were examined; for FISH, 200 interphase cells were analyzed for each probe in each case. Where t(11;14)(q13;q32) cytogenetics were identified, cyclin-D1 immunohistochemistry was also performed using the Thermo Scientific rabbit IgG protocol targeting the C-terminus of human cyclin-D1. Statistical analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software for Macintosh, version 11.0 (SPSS, Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). The study protocol was approved by the Medical College of Wisconsin internal review board. Of 50 PCM cases examined for CD23 expression, five (10%) showed uniform strong membranous positivity (Fig 1); three also showed golgi staining. CD23 expression was confirmed by flow cytometry in two of five cases. All five CD23 positive cases displayed abnormalities of chromosome 11 by conventional cytogenetics and/or FISH. Four of these cases contained a t(11;14)(q13;q32), while the fifth case showed a trisomy 11 by conventional cytogenetics. In total, t(11;14)(q13;q32) was identified in 10/50 PCM cases (20%). All t(11;14)(q13;q32) cases were positive for cyclin-D1 by immunohistochemistry (Bergsagel et al, 2005). No significant differences in presenting laboratory data or other immunophenotypic features were identified between the t(11;14)(q13;q32) cases that were CD23 positive and negative. Associations of immunophenotypic correspondence


The flow of heated dense plasma obtained in the discharge region of an electrothermal launcher can be used for acceleration of powder material particles. After being accelerated and heated in the plasma flow, particles impact substrates and produce coatings with strong adhesion and low porosity. An electrothermal launcher system which includes a discharge unit, a discharge initiation unit, and a powder injector was constructed. A theoretical model of the launcher based on one-dimensional nonstationary hydrodynamic analysis of plasma flows was developed. Relationships among the major output parameters (the plasma flow density, velocity, temperature, the particle velocity) on the parameters of the power supply system, the geometrical dimensions of the discharge gap, and the barrel are examined. The construction of accelerator elements such as the discharge initiation element which provide a possibility of repetitive operation, is described. Experimental results the plasma flow velocity, the flow pressure upon substrates, plasma temperature and powder particle velocity are presented. Coatings made from metal and nonmetal powders, including diamond powder on metal and nonmetal substrates, were obtained. >


Over the past few decades, the level of globalization and economic interdependence among nations has continued to rise. Given this rise of interdependence among nations one wonders whether or not political regime type has any influence on a country's economic growth. Do democracies promote higher economic growth than non democracies? Or is regime type an irrelevant factor neither promoting nor hindering economic growth? If the effects of regime type on economic growth are not well understood, how can foreign policy makers seek to promote democracy throughout the world? The relationship between democracy and economic growth has been a hotly debated topic for many decades, but despite a sizable amount of theoretical and empirical literature there still has been contradictory conclusions drawn regarding the impact of democracy on economic growth. In this paper, I explore the arguments concerning the positive and negative effects of political freedom on economic growth. Also, I explore the arguments put forth by some scholars that political freedom itself does not produce economic growth; rather, they argue it is other intervening variables that lead to economic growth. I address this complex relationship through the lens of Twenty-first Century Growth Theory and develop an operational model using a fixed-effects pooled cross-sectional times-series from 1990-2009. I find that political freedom, low levels of corruption, and the presence of quality institutions contribute to economic growth. Also, counter-intuitive to my expectations, I find that economic volatility contributes to economic growth, but in unexpected ways.


CWI's research has a theme-oriented structure and is grouped into four clusters. Listed below are the names of the clusters and in parentheses their acronyms. ABSTRACT Web publishing systems have to take into account a plethora of Web-enabled devices, user preferences and abilities. Technologies generating these presentations will need to be explicitly aware of the context in which the information is being presented. Semantic Web technology can be a fundamental part of the solution to this problem by explicitly modeling the knowledge needed to adapt presentations to a specific delivery context. We propose the development of a Smart Style layer which is able to process metadata that describes content and use this metadata to improve the presentation of the content to human users. In the paper, we derive the requirements of such a Smart Style layer by considering Web design from both the document engineering and graphic design perspectives. In addition, design trade-offs made by human designers have to be taken into account for the automated process. After stating the requirements for a Smart Style layer, we discuss to what extent the currently available Web technology can be used and what its limitations are. The limitations are illustrated with examples of potential future extensions. Note: The research reported here has been carried out under the ITEA/RTIPA, " ToKeN2000 " and " Dynamo " projects. 1. Introduction As the Web continues to grow not only in size but also in complexity, the increasingly varying needs of the intended audience marks the end of the " one size fits all " era. Delivery contexts [26] can be characterized in terms of specific user preferences and abilities, capabilities of the access device and available network resources. Given this heterogeneity, any single message needs to be adapted to a particular set of circumstances. As a minimum requirement, the author's intended message needs to be conveyed to the user given the constraints imposed by the access device. In addition, the generated presentation should conform as much as possible to the preferences of the user and the author [6]. These two types of adaptation may lead to an explosion of potential delivery contexts with which current stylesheet technology is unable to deal. In previous work, we describe our prototype multimedia presentation generation system Cuypers [20]. Cuypers generates multimedia presentations adapted to the constraints of a specific delivery context. We claim that the particular solutions deployed within …


: Based on fi eldwork in New York City, Barcelona, and Paris, this article explores recent Occupy events and how these represent a claim for an urban commons, and the building of a new political consciousness. Th e article analyzes commoning in the three cities as a form of popular education that transforms space, time, and language . Th e reemergence of commoning is seen as a response to neoliberal policies, the creation of a temporary and insecure workforce (or pre-cariat), and the need to develop diff erent approaches to power and transformation. Although clearly refl ective of historical experiences, commoning can be seen as a newly signifi cant form of protest that brings together and creates a shared culture among fragmented progressive groups oft en divided by issues of identity and topic.


Navayasa churna is a herbomineral preparation used for anaemia, jaundice and piles. This formulation was standardised for its piperine and embelin content by HPTLC. Iron was estimated by U.V. Spectroscopy. The methods were validated by carrying out linearity and percent recovery studies. Standard reference formulation of Navayasa Churna and three other marketed samples (N1, N2 & N3) were standardised by above methods. The results indicated that N1 and N2 contained satisfactory amounts of iron and piperine. N2 showed less of iron and piperine than the standard sample. The content of embelin was very low in N3 sample.


Abstract. We consider exogenous logics for reasoning about probabilistic systems: a variant of probabilistic state logic EPPL[24], and its fixpoint extension MEPL, which is enriched with operators from the modal μ-calculus. System states correspond to probability distributions over classical states and the system evolution is modeled by parametrized Kripke structures that capture both stochastic and non–deterministic transitions. We introduce two approaches to the verification of properties expressed in these logics, one syntactic (a weakly complete Hilbert calculus) and the other semantic (a model– checking algorithm). The completeness proof of MEPL builds on the decidability of the existential theory of the real numbers and on a polynomial-space sat algorithm for EPPL. The model checking problem for MEPL is also analysed and the logic is related to previous work. The semantics of EPPL and MEPL are defined in terms of probability distributions over sets of propositional symbols, whereas the usual approaches are designed for reasoning about distributions over paths of possible behaviour. The intended application of our logics is as a specification formalism for properties of probabilistic systems. We illustrate the use of the logics for specifying system properties with some simple examples. 1 Background and Motivation There are numerous applications in science where reasoning about probabilistic behaviour is necessary. In computing, applications include proba-


Microplastics are increasingly populating the environment and human and nonhuman bodies. Their presence has invoked concerns about potential environmental and health effects, resulting in increasing research and media reporting. Here, we explore how the German print media reported on microplastics between 2004 and 2018. We find three distinct phases of reporting in which microplastics are introduced, stabilized, and destabilized as a "risk object." We show that different attributions of risk go hand in hand with divergent assessments of who is responsible for risk management and argue that media cycles of affirming and contesting risk might undermine public trust in scientific findings.


To establish the complex shape of the hull of three-dimensional model,a strong three-dimensional surface modeling technology of Pro / E has been selected to achieve the modeling of the hull.Specific modeling operations for fishing vessels are described in detail in this article so that readers can understand the modeling advantages of PRO/E easily.


Let M be a compact spacetime which admits a regular globally hyperbolic covering, and C a nontrivial free timelike homotopy class of closed timelike curves in M. We prove that C contains a longest curve (which must be a closed timelike geodesic) if and only if the timelike injectivity radius of C is finite; i.e., C has a bounded length. As a consequence among others, we deduce that for a compact static spacetime there exists a closed timelike geodesic within every nontrivial free timelike homotopy class having a finite timelike injectivity radius.


Recent work has demonstrated a close interrelationship between carbohydrate metabolism and nitrate assimilation in non-photosynthetic higher-plant cells (Sarkissian & Fowler, 1974; Jessup & Fowler, 1977). The results of Miflin (1974) and Dalling et al. (1973) show the presence of nitrite reductase (EC 22.214.171.124, together with glucose 6phosphate dehydrogenase and 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase (EC 184.108.40.206 and EC 18.104.22.168 respectively) in plastids. We have been able to demonstrate the presence of all the enzymes of the pentose phosphate pathway (M. J. Emes & M. W. Fowler, unpublished work) together with nitrite reductase and glutamate synthase (M. J. Emes, unpublished work) in plastids isolated from the apical cells of pea-seedling roots. The present communication reports the determination of the location of two of the pentose phosphate-pathway enzymes. Roots of 5-day-old dark-grown pea seedlings (Sarkissian & Fowler, 1974) were extracted in lvol. of a complex 37% (w/w) sucrose medium (Miflin & Beevers, 1974). The resulting homogenate was filtered through one layer of Miracloth, layered on to 24ml of a linear 42-50% (w/w) sucrose gradient and centrifuged in a Beckman SW-25-1 rotor for 30min at 63 500g and 4°C. Gradients were fractionated into 1 ml portions,


This timely paper approaches a topic which often is controversial and influenced by personal bias. The data presented probably are unmatched in the literature, and attempt to establish criteria to aid the responsible attending physician and/or consulting urologist in coming to a decision in a given patient.


The paper proposes that a useful concept of I(0) is deÞned by requiring the time series to satisfy a functional central limit theorem, and considers sufficient conditions for this property to hold in a variety of time series models. First, a new result is given for semiparametric linear processes, whose conditions are shown to be close to necessary. Second, a range of popular nonlinear models is considered. The key concept employed is that of near-epoch dependence on an independent process, a condition that can be checked by straightforward manipulations in the cases considered. The rates of memory decay are derived as simple functions of model parameters. General formulae for these rates are derived for the ARMA, bilinear and GARCH models, and leading examples of the TAR class. A simulation approach is also demonstrated, applicable to cases that are analytically intractable.


This paper addresses a gap in the literature by presenting novel empirical insight, accorded by privileged access to prejudications and legal decisions, into corporate governance in China. A main aim of our work was to assess whether calls for reform of the regulatory system are warranted. We present an inductive piece of research into two-tier boards in Chinese listed companies, incorporating a board of directors and a supervisory board, appointed by and reporting to the shareholders' meeting. Through unique primary-source evidence, and additional evidence from recent legal cases, we illustrate the problems faced by organizations that have had to contend with the inherent difficulties of corporate governance in China. Our findings suggest that the supervisory board, in practice, has limited power, given the conflicting roles of the various members, and that corporate governance might be better maintained by a greater transfer of power to independent directors.


Objective
To compare the efficacy of two different methods of intraocular magnetic foreign body extraction.

Methods
From Jan.2016 to Dec.2017, the data of 165 cases who received intraocular magnetic foreign bodies extraction in our hospital were analyzed retrospectively. All cases were randomly divided into two groups. Group A, 89 cases, received extraction of magnetic foreign bodies through the original wound, and group B, 76 cases, received extraction of intraocular magnetic foreign bodies through the vitreous. Postoperative the follow-up time was 12-15 months.

Results
The visual acuity of group A improved in 64 eyes (71.91%), remained unchanged in 6 eyes(6.74%). Visual acuity was improved in 66 eyes (86.89%) of group B, unchanged in 7 eyes(9.21%). The difference in visual acuity improvement rate was not statistically significant between the two groups (χ2=0.055, P=0.801). The rates of complication of the two groups were similar.

Conclusion
The efficacies of two methods of extraction of intraocular magnetic foreign bodies are similar.

Key words:
Foreign body, intraocular, magnetic; Extraction, magnetic attration, original wound; Extraction, through the vitreous


This paper analyses CDS and equity markets dynamics of acquiring companies, to explore whether those parties that are involved in M&A transactions are using their access to privileged bank information for private benefits. We find different effects on the CDS and equity markets, primarily because the range of participants on these markets and their regulatory frameworks differ. Our results suggest a stronger anticipation effect and therefore more trading on private information on the CDS market. We posit that this is attributable to its characteristics as an OTC market, and the lack of transparency. Moreover, the results of our multivariate analysis are consistent with the view that certain M&A transactions are especially vulnerable to information leakage in CDS markets.


Layout of studies on wheel-rail noise of European railways is introduced in detail in this paper. Measures to reduce the wheel-rail noise are analyzed and proposed, and some suggestions for research of railway noise in our country are presented.


Spindle poisons (e.g. paclitaxel) induce mitotic arrest and apoptosis in cancer cells. The anaphase promoting complex/cyclosome (APC/C) is an E3 ubiquitin ligase and the master regulator of cell cycle progression. Activation of the spindle assembly checkpoint (SAC) by spindle poisons inhibits the APC/C and induces mitotic arrest. Spindle poisons depend on functional SAC to induce mitotic arrest. Direct inhibition of the APC/C obviates the need for a functional SAC. Homology structure models for interacting APC/C subunits ANAPC11 and ANAPC2 were used for in silico screening of ANAPC2 to identify compounds predicted to interfere with ANAPC11 binding. Previous studies showed 3 compounds induced mitotic arrest and apoptosis in carcinoma cells but not in telomerase immortalized human fibroblasts. Thermal denaturation assay of recombinant protein can confirm on-target binding. Expressing recombinant 6XHis tagged ANAPC2 failed. The ANAPC2 cassette was then ligated into a new expression system utilizing a chitin-binding affinity tag and intein mediated purification. C-terminal (pTXB1-X10) and N-terminal (pTYB21-Y8) fusion constructs were prepared and tested in three expression hosts and evaluated for optimal yield. Large scale preparation of recombinant ANAPC2 using E.coli host BL21 expressing the N-terminal fusion protein is in progress. Compound binding to purified recombinant ANAPC2 will be determined. Compound binding of ANAPC2 will indicate that compounds targeting the APC/C can induce mitotic arrest and kill cancer cells while sparing normal cells and may be an effective approach to developing new anti-cancer drugs. Supported by National Cancer Institute grant R25-CA-134283. Public Link: http://ocrss.louisville.edu/clients/hscro/conspectus/searchview.php?ID=3569 https://ocrss.louisville.edu/clients/hscro/conspectus/searchview.php?ID=3569[9/21/2013 7:52:21 AM] Conspectus 18.104.22.168 :: Search Results


This paper is a conclusion of the conceptions of the three fundamental points of temperature,agricultural critical temperature and accumulated temperature and it also talks about the relationship between these temperatures and agricultural production and the development of agricultural creatures;the influences of the daily temperature change and the yearly temperature change on the development of plants;the mediation of soil temperature and air temperature.This paper supplies a theoretical instruction for the management of soil temperature and air temperature in the agricultural production.


Abstract This article combines two aspects of the Spanish diasporic experience in the Americas often treated separately: migration and exile. Studies of the Republican exile have concentrated primarily on members of political and cultural elites forced to leave Spain in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War and Franco's victory in 1939. Here, I look instead at how events in Spain affected the lives of Spaniards living abroad when civil war broke out in 1936. I analyze the activities in support of the Republic organized by Spaniards in the United States, and argue that the war in Spain and the Popular Front culture forged in America in the 1930s transformed these communities deeply. Not only did they become more visible, but, perhaps more important, they participated in events that fostered collaboration across generations, ethnicities, races, creeds, and social classes. The article highlights the important role played by women and children in these communities, and examines how the war shaped the identity of Spanish-American youth. These activities helped pave the way for the integration of Spanish immigrants into American society. This Americanization, often reluctant, was linked to Franco's victory, an outcome that, for many, closed the door to a possible From Migrants to Exiles: the Spanish Civil War and the Spanish Immigrant Communities in the United States


Kent was one of the first social services departments to develop a specific adult protection policy in 1987. This paper charts the development of policy and references key landmarks on this journey from the perspective of the policy manager's role. Opportunities are also taken to identify the key learning from this experience and the main challenges for the newly emerging safeguarding agendas.


The studied area (El-Bustan areas I & II) is located in Nubariya region west of the Nile delta, between km 75 and km 85 of Cairo Alexandria desert road. It occupies an area of about 44,322 feddans. The chosen area is one of the promising lands reclamation projects in Egypt. It is irrigated from El-Bustan El-Gddidah canal using drip and sprinkle irrigation systems. Digital elevation model DEM was created depend on the contour point values map which derived from topographic map using Ordinary Kriging technique. The histograms operation of DEM value map was used to separate between the peaks of the histogram graph. There are different peaks representing the interval values, which were used together with geological map to determine and delineate the boundaries of the physiographic mapping units. The studied area was covered by selected field observations (145 points) in a grid system with spacing of approximately (1000×1000) meters. Ordinary Kriging technique in Geographic information system (GIS) environment was applied to create soil maps for each property relevant to soil degradation such as; the effective soil depth, soil salinity, and soil bulk density. Land degradation degree, extent, and overall severity were estimated, using FAO, and Global Assessment of Desertification (GLASOD) approaches for two periods (1986-2001) and (2001-2011). The results indicated that the agricultural investments during first period (1986–2001) causing of the waterlogging, salinity and compaction land degradation as a result of bad water management (i.e. applied the flooding irrigation system) in addition to the lack of information about the crops water requirements, irrigation scheduling, insufficient drainage system. These problems become less harm during the recent periods between years 2001 and 2011. This is due to applying new technology (e.g. drip and sprinkler irrigation), and risen farmers awareness by societies and services projects. Where as the compaction problem become more harm during second period in compared to first period resulted to continuous intensive agricultural applications under wet condition soil.


Many iterative approaches in the eld of system identication for control have been developed. Although successful implementations have been reported, a solid analysis with respect to the convergence of these iterations has not been established. The aim of this paper is to present a thorough analysis of a specic iterative algorithm that involves nonparametric H1-norm estimation. The pursued methodology involves a novel frequency domain approach that addresses both additive stochastic disturbances and input normalization. The results of the convergence analysis are twofold: (1) the presence of additive disturbances introduces a bias in the estimation procedure, and (2) the iterative procedure can be interpreted as experiment design forH1-norm estimation, revealing the value of iterations and limits of accuracy in terms of the Fisher information matrix. The results are conrmed by means of a simulation example.


We consider an inhomogeneous interacting particle system where A particles jump symmetrically on empty neighboring sites (denoted by ∅) of an hypercubic lattice (A + ∅ ↔ ∅ + A) according to the excluded volume constraint (i.e. they are hard-core particles). This process is limited by the interaction of particles with a trap T : particles reaching the trapping site can disappear, according to the reaction A + T → T. In addition, we consider that an external homogeneous source can refill the empty sites according to the reaction ∅ → A. In dimensions d = 1, 2 and 3, for an imperfect and a perfect trap, and starting from the " microscopic " formulation of the model, we compute the exact concentration of particles as well as other global statistical properties. In particular we show that the concentration profile exhibits a depletion zone whose properties are studied in detail in the absence/presence of the source.


The paper examines how increased political tension affects stock returns and identifies the channels through which this occurs. Focusing on Taiwan's sovereign debate, we find that non-violent events harming the political relationship with mainland China are associated with an average daily drop of 200 basis points in Taiwanese stock returns. Expectations of mild tension also adversely affect stock returns. The impact is stronger on firms located close to potential conflict zones and on Taiwanese firms openly supporting the pro-independence party. The adverse effect on political opponents concentrates on those firms economically exposed to mainland China through either investments or exports. JEL classification: F51, G14, G15


Since 2005,large area of commercial eucalypt plantations have exhibited so called slow-growing symptoms in Guangdong and Guangxi.The study was carried out to confirm whether this disease is caused by phytoplasma.Both direct-PCR and nest-PCR were employed to detect the phytoplasma by cloning 16 SrDNA from samples with typical symptoms.The results showed that there was no phytoplasma detected from the samples indicated phytoplasma is not the causal agent of the disease.


Transformation from weak- to strong-size confinement has been observed in a time-resolved photoluminescence (PL) of PbI 2 ultra-thin microcrystallites embedded in ethylene-metacrylic acid (E-MAA) copolymer. At 2 K, there appears a PL line that originates from an exciton state bound to a neutral donor. The temporal behavior of the PL intensity has two exponential decay components. In microcrystallites that are thicker than 5 layers, the decay time of the slow component (τ slow ) becomes longer as the thickness decreases and has a maximum value at around 5 layers. The decay time decreases with further decrease in thickness. The thickness dependence of τ slow was explained both by a giant oscillator strength of the bound exciton and by shrinkage of the exciton wave function.


The horseshoe kidney is the most common renal fusion anomaly, affecting around 0.25% of the general population. We report the rare case of a 14-year-old child with a horseshoe kidney, admitted to hospital for chronic abdominal pain and burning micturition. Physical examination revealed umbilical tenderness. Abdominal ultrasound showed a horseshoe kidney associated with moderate bilateral hydronephrosis. CT scan revealed fusion of the kidneys at their lower poles and obstruction of the ureteropelvic junction (UPJ).


The Cu-Ge3Sb2Te5 thin films with different Cu contents were prepared by magnetron sputtering method. The dependence of film resistance on temperature is measured in situ by using the four-point probe heating platform. The crystal structure, microstructure, optical gap, and bond states of the Cu-Ge3Sb2Te5 films are investigated by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, transmission and Raman spectra, respectively. It is shown that the crystallization temperature and activation energy of crystallization increase with increasing Cu content, suggesting the improvement in thermal stability and data retention ability, while optical gap decreases with increasing Cu concentration. It is observed that the Raman peak shifts from 129 cm-1 to 127 cm-1, which may be ascribed to the vibration of polar Cu–Te bonds. The Cu-Ge3Sb2Te5 crystallizes into the embedded Cu2Te and Ge2Sb2Te5 phases with evenly grown grains.


The time-dependent growth of octadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (C18TAB) monolayers at mica surfaces from aqueous solution, at a temperature below the Krafft point, is investigated with transmission IR spectroscopy, wetting measurements, and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Under these deposition conditions, C18TAB adsorbs predominately as the monomer rather than as an aggregated solution species resulting in monolayer films. Formation of the C18TAB monolayer is characterized by two distinct growth regimes. A rapid initial adsorption is observed which results in a 2-D liquid phase comprised of randomly oriented alkyl chains. When the films are allowed to assemble for times longer than 24 h, distinct, densely packed, monolayer high islands of C18TA+ molecules are observed (2-D solid). As the assembly time is increased further, the relative surface coverage of the semicrystalline islands increases substantially. In this growth regime, the mica surface is covered by a two-phase film comprised of the 2-D liquid...


Dipolar correlation functions of non-interacting symmetric top molecules were obtained by quantum mechanical calculation. The effect of the rotation-vibration interaction on the correlation function is discussed, taking the constant ζ of the Coriolis coupling and the asymmetry Ix/Iz as parameters. It is shown that the decay of the correlation function for perpendicular vibrations very much depends on the sign and the magnitude of ζ. Some relationships between the shape of the correlation function and the value of the parameters are given.


Comparisons of total peroxidase activity and peroxidase isozymes as well as protein profiles among segregating, near-isogenic bush and vine phenotypes of pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne) were investigated. Peroxidase activities of internode and leaf tissues of the bush plants were higher than those of respective vine tissues. Roots of bush plants, however, had a lower peroxidase activity than vine plants. In both bush and vine plants, peroxidase activities were lower in leaf tissues than in root and internode tissues. Electrophoretic comparisons revealed qualitative differences in peroxidase patterns in internodes between bush and vine plants. Moreover, qualitative differences between internode and root profiles were found between bush and vine plants in C. moschata. Inconclusion, the results of this reportrevealed that asingle gene conferring the bush phenotype inC. moschatamight affect the relative expression of peroxidase activity, peroxidase isozymes, and protein profiles in leaf, internode, and root tissues. Peroxidases (EC 188.8.131.52) have many physiological roles in several primary and secondary metabolic processes, such as scavenging of peroxide, participation in lignification, regula- tion of cell growth and differentiation, hormonal signaling, plant defense, indol-3-yl-acetic acid (IAA) catabolism, oxida- tion of toxic compounds, and ethylene biosynthesis (Campa, 1991). The plant cell wall is a very dynamic structure which controls both cell shape and cell elongation. Various enzymatic processes cleave and re-assemble the cell-wall constituents


A preliminary study was carried out to determine the normal level of a1AT as a reference value, since a1AT has never been measured in Indonesia. The study protocol mandates four designs: case control, cohort, retrospective cohort and prospective analysis. Case control was used to access the role of risk factors in emphysema, chronic bronchitis and bronchial asthma, as the relatively low prevalence and long latency of these diseases make populationbased surveys impractical and costly. Retrospective cohort was used to obtain cases exposed to pollution risk, while the cohort method was used to enhance the validity of cause–effect relations. Moreover prospective analysis was employed to prove the active reactant component of a1AT, by monitoring a1AT during the acute phase and 2 weeks after recovery.


The present study has as objective to analyze the applicability of Restorative Justice to cases of revenge porn, given that the traditionally institutionalized justice system is incomplete because it fails to provide adequate responses to the varied desires of the victims. To do so, as for the data collection procedure, a bibliographic study was conducted through books, articles and electronic media, as well as documentary research, used to research the normative frameworks of Restorative Justice, aiming to analyze the focus and the values that guide the restorative practices, as well as the historical and normative evolution of the restorative system in the national panorama and its applicability in the Brazilian legal system in force. As for the level of research, the exploratory method was adopted. Regarding the approach, a qualitative research was done. During the study, it was found that the victims of revenge porn are subjected, in addition to the outrages to their personality caused by the crime itself, to a new victimization, which reinforces the sufferings to which these people were subjected. In this way, the Restorative Justice appears as a model that treats the criminal-legal conflict as a violation of interpersonal relations and creates a channel between the true ones involved in the crime, allowing a better understanding of the infraction by the offender and a better attendance to the needs and demands of the victim. Thus, it was concluded that the implementation of Restorative Justice in the scope under analysis presents itself as an effective tool to stop or at least reduce the impacts caused by the illicit in the lives of women victims of revenge porn.


Net CO2 assimilation as a function of internal CO2 and stomatal conductance to water vapor were measured on blades of the C4 grasses Andropogon gerardii Vitman, Panicum virgatum L., and Sorghastrum nutans (L.) Nash in northeast Kansas over two growing seasons to determine the comparative physiological responses of these dominant grasses of the tallgrass prairie to environmental variables. The response of dark respiration to temperature and of net assimilation to CO2 concentration and absorbed quantum flux differed little among species. A. gerardii had lower potential photosynthetic rates at internal CO2 concentrations below saturation than P. virgatum and S. nutans, but net assimilation under ambient conditions was similar in the three species. Net assimilation and both the initial slope of assimilation versus internal CO2 curves and the maximum potential assimilation rate decreased as leaf water potential declined in blades of A. gerardii and S. nutans. Changes in assimilation capacity were paralleled by changes in stomatal conductance that were similar in all three species. The strong correlations among processes regulating leaf CO2 assimilation and transpiration in A. gerardii, P. virgatum, and S. nutans suggest that the processes are tightly and similarly coupled in these grasses over a wide range of environmental conditions encountered in the tallgrass prairie.


The effective implementation of emotion,attitude and value objectives in Chinese teaching practice in secondary vocational school is important to the realization of knowledge and skill,process and methods. Therefore,it is necessary to explore the strategies on implementation of emotion attitude and value objectives from aspects of teachers' self-advantage,multi-perspective exploitation of resources and transition of teaching methodology.


When peripheral blood lymphocytes and human red cells coated with lgG were incubated in vitro in culture medium, antibodydependent lymphocyte-mediated lysis was observed. This lysis was markedly inhibited by the addition of purified monoclonal IgG1 (1000 Lg/ml) to the culture medium. In contrast. lysis by lymphocytes of sensitized red cells in the presence of undiluted human serum was equal to or greater than lysis in medium alone, even in the presence of IgGi at 1000 sg/ml. despite the high concentration of lgG in human serum (6000-1 9.000 sg/ml). Serum heated to 56#{176}Cfor 30 mm also restored lysis in the presence of IgGi . When serum was separated into three fractions by passage through a Sephadex G-200 column. the third fraction, which contained proteins with a molecular weight of less than 1 00.000 d (but neither of the other two fractions nor purified human albumin). restored lymphocyte-mediated lysis in the presence of IgGi.


Bacillus acidi-lactici is a gram-negative bacillus closely allied to the colon bacillus group. It is frequently found in the intestinal canal, and is usually considered to be a harmless saprophyte without pathogenic significance. It may be present in water, and is commonly present in milk. 1 Greenthal 2 reported a case of meningitis due to Bacillus acidi-lactici that occurred in a premature colored girl, aged 1 month. The weight at birth was 4 pounds (1,814 Gm.). There were generalized convulsions, apathy, a bulging fontanel and, later, stupor. The infant refused feedings and appeared ill. There was no fever, vomiting, stiffness of the neck or retraction of the head, and no Kernig sign. The lumbar puncture yielded a thick, pure white, purulent fluid from which Bacillus acidi-lactici was recovered on culture. Death occurred on the eighth day after the onset of symptoms. At postmortem examination, Bacillus acidi-lactici was recovered from the


By the risk ordering theory, we gave a concision prove of optimal reinsurance theorem. Then we discuss the proving process and find that its applying scope is more extensive.


Flows through stationary, square grids are examined numerically at moderate Reynolds numbers using direct numerical simulation with a standard lattice BGK method. Beside turbulent energy decay, the anisotropy and cross-flow inhomogenity of Reynolds stress components is studied. It is found that near the grid region the levels of the latter quantities are high, in the adjacent intermediate region they decay, and in a region of final decay of turbulence, inhomogenity increases again while anisotropy continues to decay, well described by power laws with exponents −1/6 and +1/4 respectively. In all regions, both quantities have comparable magnitudes; for dimensionless downstream distribution x/M > 5, they are small (< 5%).


Objective To investigate the clinical and molecular pathological features of dysferlinopathy in China.Methods Four patients with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy2B(LGMD2B)and 4 patients with Miyoshi-type distal muscular dystrophy(MMD)were clinically analyzed, their skeletal muscle were biopsied and immunohistochemical stained.Four cases of each Duchenne-Aran muscular atrophy and myotis were served as controls.Results The clinical situation of dysferlinopathy was characterized by progressive muscle weakness and atrophy, consistent with progressive muscular dystrophy.Histochemical staining revealed muscle fibers degenerating, regenerating and necrosis in a varying degree.Connective tissue was seen proliferated and inflammatory cells infiltrated in the majority of cases.Immunohistochemical staining with anti-dysferlin monoclonal antibody identified the deficiency of dysferlin on the sarcolemma and in the sarcoplasm of 8 cases with dysferlinopathy.Conclusions(1)The clinical and pathological characters of dysferlinopathy are consistent with progressive muscular dystrophy;(2)Anti-dysferlin monoclonal antibody immunohistochemical staining is a reliable method to diagnose dysferlinopathy, which is worth of wide application in clinic.


A new trend in IT technology during the last 10 years has made modeling and simulations possible in the field of military training and education. Now, many countries all over the world create their own models and simulation systems for military and civil use. These systems may be used for building new types of weapons in order to design ships and airplanes, and, last but not least, for military personnel training and education. 1 As unbelievable as this may seem, simulations with the help of political systems models have even been used as a tool for predicting political crises – a domain in which Bulgarian society has known considerable tremors in recent years. 2 Modeling and simulations have also been used as a tool for analyzing country-specific economic situations.


The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) designed the Upper Stage bi-propellant liquid propulsion system for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) MiTEx flight demonstration mission. This pressurized propellant system primed an evacuated circular manifold and thruster branches from two isolated propellant sources. The design team combined computational transient flow analyses with prototype manifold testing to retire the risk of surge pressures exceeding component pressure limits that could jeopardize mission success. Initial experimental efforts evaluated fluid type and orifice use and placement to validate analytical estimates of transient pressures caused by manifold priming during spacecraft activation. Subsequent experimental efforts evaluated a flight replica system at the minimum and maximum anticipated launch pressures using water. This paper documents the analytical and experimental results and their correlation.


An Encapsulated Water Governs Catalysis in a Supramolecular Capsule for Reductive Elimination Reaction from Gold Valerie Vaissier Welborn and Teresa Head-Gordon Kenneth S. Pitzer Center for Theoretical Chemistry Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley Chemical Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Labs, Berkeley Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Berkeley E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com


In recent years, many countries have revised their school policy documents to incorporate digital competence, computational thinking and programming. This study examines and compares how and in what contexts Nordic curricula, Swedish and Norwegian in particular, embody aspects of computational thinking. Results show that only parts of the practices defined in the computational thinking framework used for analysis could be explicitly identified in the curriculum documents. The most salient computational thinking practice represented in both the Swedish and Norwegian curricula is programming, and programming is primarily recognized as a method and tool for learning other subject content and not as a knowledge domain in its own right. Implicitly both curricula leave leeway for teachers to implement a broader approach to computational thinking. However, this would need much time, teacher competence and effort, and what it requires seems to be under-communicated in the curricula, leaving schools and teachers with major challenges.


Tumor board is a conference held by the H&N team every Friday at 6:30AM which includes Otolaryngology, Radiology, Nuclear medicine, Pathology, and Dentistry. All teams are expected to be present, except certain teams involved in Friday AM didactics (Peds). Operating surgeons for a 7:15am case may leave early. If you are not going to be at Tumor board, have someone present your patient for you. The resident who sees a new cancer patient in clinic is responsible for creating a new tumor board document. The senior on the case in the OR is responsible for generating a new TB document for path review. Prior to tumor board, the presenting resident should: Review all data obtained on the case (path, radiology, consults, TNM staging, proposed treatment plan) Create a Tumor Board document (EPIC SmartText "OTO:Initial Tumor Board Notes" or "OTO: Follow-up Tumor Board Note"). Add the patient to the shared EPIC tumor board list. Enter under Patient Comments the staff, your name, and the data to be reviewed. The deadline for TB additions is Thursday by 10am, or for VA Wednesday by 5 pm. A sample presentation: CC, HPI: 54 year old smoker/drinker with tongue lesion for 2 months. Pertinent positives/negatives. Pertinent past hx should include cancer hx and medical hx that could affect tx. Directed PE: 4 cm deeply infiltrative lesion on lateral tongue FOM, no bone invasion, 3 cm node Level I, poor dentition. Remainder of exam unremarkable Assessment/Plan: Clinical stage III (T3N1M0) tongue cancer. Plan is combined surgery (resection, neck dissection; possible need for reconstruction) and radiation. Will need dental and radiation oncology consults. Fill in the final plan for all of your TB patients after conference is over


The combination of Data Warehouse (DW) and On-line Analysis Processing (OLAP) technology opens the new way for the Decision Support System (DSS) and obtains more and more applications. Analyze the relevant knowledge of DW and OLAP and research the application of OLAP in student performance analysis system making use of Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and Analysis Services. Discover the relevant information by analyzing displayed result of the multidimensional data sets. Provide practical reference of improving teaching quality and optimizing teaching resources for the decision-maker.


Disclosed are aspergillus oryzae aged cheese and a preparation method thereof, wherein the preparation method of the aspergillus oryzae cheese comprises the following steps: (1) inoculating raw milk after sterilization with lactic acid bacteria fermentation agent and aspergillus oryzae spore powder, fermenting to a pH value of 6.3-6.5, wherein an additive amount of the aspergillus oryzae spore powder is 0.001%-0.008% of a mass of the raw milk; (2) adding rennin and obtaining curd after curding; (3) cutting the curd to obtain curd blocks; and (4) moulding the curd blocks after expelling whey, and performing pickling and maturing after demoulding, wherein 1-7 days are taken for maturing under 20-30°C; 5-15 days are taken for maturing under 15-20°C; 10-20 days are taken for continuing maturing under 8-12°C; and relative humidity of an environment for maturing is 85%-95%.


The present invention relates to a power management system and method for an electric vehicle, the apparatus comprising: a power module; timer, configured to start clocking or drive motor acceleration period; and a controller, configured to connect the drive a motor driving circuit for controlling the drive current supplied from the power module to the drive motor; and a controller to start or accelerate the first time period of the timer period, and controlling the drive current ramp to a first value to generate a first current a driving torque; a second time period starting or acceleration period of the timer, control the drive current is reduced to a second current value to generate a second drive torque. The present invention can significantly improve the performance of an electric vehicle to start, and to protect the motor and the power supply from being damaged.


: In order to analyze the evolution of game in the history of preschool education laws and regulations in China, the laws and regulations concerning games and preschool education promulgated in the history of Chia from 1903 to now was studied by means of literature review, historical logic and historical analysis, mainly focusing on their social background, political situation, function enlightenment and other aspects. The results showed that during the period of 1903-1922, the new policy of saving the nation through education was put forward and basically copied from Japan. During the kindergarten period from 1922 to 1951, the education of Beiyang warlords worshipped the ancients. After the educational reform in the period of the Republic of China, game had its own position in preschool education. In the early stage of kindergarten development from 1951 to 1966, New China was founded and the pro-Russian ideology was strong. With the help of Russia, games developed more widely in preschool education in China. During the Cultural Revolution period from 1966 to 1976, games were in a backward stage in preschool education. Since 1976, the reform and Opening-up society has developed rapidly. China has introduced many laws and regulations on preschool education. Games completed a transformation in preschool education. These five periods show the evolution of games in China's preschool education laws and regulations from the perspective of time and society. In addition, the analysis results suggested that games helped children's later growth in preschool education in all aspects, and their development was influenced by the ideology, foreign policy, practice and key demands of the ruling party. To sum up, game has undergone a long period of progress in the evolution of preschool education laws and regulations in China. It has a very important positive impact on the later growth of young children so that the society and the government should give adequate support and recognition.


The diagnosis of DON should be made correctly; those affected should be treated promptly and those unaffected spared the risks associated with treatment.


An analyzer system is described that simultaneously registers the numerical conversions in detectors relative to the time of the appearance of the pulse and its amplitude. Measurements are recorded on telegraphic tape at a speed not exceeding one measurement per second. The analyzer is intended mainly for the registration of rare events when the total number of registered pulses is not large. (tr-auth


Over the past few decades there has been a rise in the number of federally funded large scientific research initiatives, with increased calls to evaluate their processes and outcomes. This article describes efforts to evaluate such initiatives in one agency within the U.S. federal government. The authors introduce the Evaluation of Large Initiatives (ELI) project, a preliminary effort to explore how to accomplish such evaluation. They describe a pilot effort of this project to evaluate the Transdisciplinary Tobacco Use Research Center (TTURC) initiative of the National Cancer Institute. They present a summary of this pilot evaluation including the methods used (concept mapping, logic modeling, a detailed researcher survey, content analysis and systematic peer-evaluation of progress reports, bibliometric analysis and peer evaluation of publications and citations, and financial expenditures analysis) and a brief overview of results. Finally, they discuss several important lessons and recommendations that emerged from this work.


Saudi Arabia has one the best markets for gold industry in the world; accordingly, attempts to enhance the organization citizenship behaviour (OCB) regarding its gold industry. The degree to which managers overcome organizational barriers is a very critical factor. Effective management; in particular, involves good leadership style. The ability to properly manage an organization is equivalent to being an effective leader. Because managing organizations mainly involve being able to direct the efforts a particular group of individuals. Consequently, transformational leadership behaviour can be considered as an effective factor to enhance organization citizenship behaviour. Therefore, the purpose in this study is to investigate the impact of transformational leadership behaviour on OCB in gold industry in Saudi Arabia.


Soil nutrients of different land using in gully region of the Loess Plateau is analyzed. The contents of nutrients, such as organic matter, P and N, were low. The content of N was very poor. The contents of K were higher than others. By comparing the nutrients, it is found that the contents of soil nutrient in forest-grass land were higher than in orchard land and agriculture land.


The present invention discloses a method for managing data messages during handover of mobile nodes, which is used in a network where the identity is separated from the location. Said method includes the following steps: when a mobile node performs the handover, a first access gateway equipment where a correspondent node (CN) of the mobile node (MN) is located transmits, according to a corresponding mapping entry of said MN stored in a mapping table of the first access gateway equipment, a received data message which is transmitted to said MN to a second access gateway equipment where said MN is located; said second access gateway equipment forwards said data message and the corresponding correspondent entry of said CN stored in a correspondent information table of the second access gateway equipment to a third access gateway equipment, wherein, the aging period of the mapping entries stored in said mapping table is T1, the aging period of the correspondent entries stored in said correspondent information table is T2, and T2>T1. The present invention ensures the normal communication between the MN and the CN during the mobility handover process of the MN and after the handover is finished.


As COVID-19 swept across China and Italy in the formative months of the year, we watched tentatively from the U.K. with an intense fear of what was coming. On 23 March 2020, we were told to go home, stay home and school from home. We were told at the time of the first lockdown to close all shops, leisure, entertainment, and eating venues. And in contrast to our current lockdown, the first lockdown also included all childcare, schools, colleges, and universities closing – a massive blow to the education of children of our nation. Our family of six resides in a small three-bedroom terraced house in the suburbs of Manchester, north west England. With two preteen girls, an eight-year-old son with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and a seven-month-old baby, space is tight but manageable in normal circumstances. However, with us all now confined to the house, we had to find new ways of existing together in what was now "our new normal", allowing the children to socialize, learn, and deal with their emotions during this challenging time.


Code division multiple access is now regarded by many as the most viable air interface for future third generation mobile radio systems. The mixed cell architecture required to support these systems imposes a number of problems for network planners, and not least is the support of mobility. Handoff is an essential feature of this, as well as being fundamental to the successful operation of any direct sequence (DS) CDMA system. The paper addresses handoff aspects of a DS-CDMA air interface, focusing in particular on the requirements for third generation systems. >


A design methodology of Random Switching Logic (RSL) using CMOS standard cell libraries is proposed to counter power analysis attacks against cryptographic hardware modules. The original RSL proposed in 2004 requires a unique RSL-gate for random data masking and glitch suppression to prevent secret information leakage through power traces. In contrast, our new methodology enables to use general logic gates supported by standard cell libraries. In order to evaluate its practical performance in hardware size and speed as well as resistance against power analysis attacks, an AES circuit with the RSL technique was implemented as a cryptographic LSI using 130-nm and 90-nm CMOS standard cell library. From the results of attack experiments that used a million traces, we confirmed that the RSL-AES circuit has very high DPA and CPA resistance thanks to the contributions of both the masking function and the glitch suppressing function.


Interdecadal variations of precipitation over the tropical Pacific and Indian Oceans and their relationships with SST are investigated by using surface and satellite observation data. The analyses of surface precipitation indicated that the precipitation in the tropical central-eastern Pacific was increased during the period from the mid 1970s to the 1980s in accordance with the increase of SST in these regions. On the other hand, the precipitation in the tropical western Pacific was rather decreased during this period probably due to changes of tropical east-west circulations affected by the enhanced convection in the central-eastern Pacific. The precipitation in the South Indian Ocean was increased since the mid 1970s corresponding to the increase of SST over the Indian Ocean, but it was nearly constant in spite of gradual increase of SST before that period. Monthly mean high-cloud amount data derived from the GMS-IR observations during 16 years from April 1978 to February 1994 are analyzed to obtain long-term trend of the convective activity in the tropical western Pacific. The computation of the linear trend of the high-cloud amount for the 16 years reveals that decreasing trends dominate over most of the tropical western Pacific, but increasing trends can be seen in the equatorial central Pacific around the dateline. These results suggest that El Nino-like environmental conditions such as enhanced convection in the central Pacific, but suppressed convection in the western Pacific prevail over the tropical Pacific during recent decades. These findings are consistent with previous studies demonstrating that there occurred decadal scale changes in atmosphere-ocean systems in the tropical Pacific during the 1970s-1980s period. The results in this study support the scenario suggested by Nitta and Yamada (1989) that large atmospheric anomaly circulations in the North Pacific Ocean appeared in recent decades might be generated by the enhanced convective activity in the tropical central-eastern Pacific due to the increase of the tropical SST


Objective To investigate influence of left atrial contraction on lone atrial fibrillation recurrence after minimally invasive radiofrequency ablation. Methods Clinical data of 57 patients with lone atrial fibrillation underwent minimally invasive radiofrequency ablation in Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Xinhua Hospital, Medical School of Shanghai Jiaotong University from September 2010 to December 2011 were retrospectively analyzed. According to the absence of mitral A velocity, patients were divided into Group A(absence of mitral A velocity, 20 patients with their age of 56.32±17.18 years, including 5 females) and Group B(mitral A velocity exists, 37 patients with their age of 60.33±11.22 years, including 17 females). Minimally invasive radiofrequency ablation via thoracoscope were performed in all patients. Preoperative and postoperative left atrial diameter(LAD), left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF) and mitral A velocity, as well as clinical and follow-up data were recorded and compared. Results Preoperative clinical characters were not statistically different between two groups(P0.05). All the patients were followed up for 24.3±8.8 months(range, 12-26 months). Rate of postoperative atrial fibrillation recurrence in group A was significantly higher than that in group B(20.0% vs. 2.7%,P0.05). LAD and LVEF of 57 patients at 6 months after surgery were significantly higher than preoperative LAD and LVEF(P0.05), but there was no statistic difference between two groups(P0.05). Conclusion Damage of left atrial contraction was related to lone atrial fibrillation recurrence after minimally invasive radiofrequency ablation. Absence of mitral A velocity could be a crucial predictor of postoperative lone atrial fibrillation recurrence.


Obesity is an element of risk to several pathologies and its prevalence is increasing in many countries. It was considered a serious health problem by the World Health Organization and several kinds of treatment have been proposed to reduce body weight. There is a strong need to systematize the strategies applied in obesity treatment and its results. To this purpose, a Latin-American Obesity Consensus has been elaborated, as a document which describes the efficient and ethical strategies to be applied in such treatments. The aim of this article is describing the applied methodology in the elaboration of this Latin-American Obesity Consensus, its contents and the governamental policies that are being developed to reduce the prevalence of obesity.


Air guiding housing with a fresh air inlet (1), a forced-air inlet (2) and an air outlet (3), in which a shell flap (10) is provided which optionally the air outlet in its end positions (3) to the fresh air inlet (1) or (the recirculated air inlet 2) can contact, wherein at least one wing or butterfly flap (20) is provided which is dependent (from the position of the shell valve 10) is operated, wherein the wing or butterfly flap (20) in at least one position protrudes into a volume in which the shell flap (10) acts, and is free to pivot under utilization of by the shell valve (10) shared in recirculation mode volume, whereby the wing or butterfly flap (20) completely closes the recirculated air inlet (2) in one of its end positions.


The cancer stem cell (CSC) hypothesis presumes a small part of cells with the properties of stem cells are tu-morigenic and possess the metastatic potential and they play an important role in the genesis development and metastasis of tumor.Many studies documents show that the CSCs exit in some solid tumors,as well as in human leukemia.As one of the most common cancers,mnre and more evidences have proved that there are CSCs in hedatocellular carcinoma.

Key words:
Tumor stem cells; Liver neoplasms; Precancerous stenl cell


The protein composition of 'negative' and 'positive' cervical scrapes has been compared using electrophoresis to determine whether differences were present that could be used to pre-select specimens with negative cytology. Only one minor difference in the 75–80 kDa region of the silver-stained patterns was detected in extracts from two well-matched groups. Further studies using 2D-electrophoresis and Western blotting identified the major components in this region as two forms of secretory component (SC) and transferrin. Subsequent blotting of 13 extracts from patients with negative smears and 17 extracts from patients with positive smears indicated very significant differences in the expression of the two forms of SC (P < 0.0002), the 'negatives' having more of the higher Mr form and the 'positives' having more of the lower Mr form. Measuring SC could prove useful for pre-screening cervical scrapes, but more investigations are required to establish the nature of the change and a quantitative method for its detection.


Since many in-service airfield pavements are approaching their design lives, ther is a need for a comprehensive pavement management system. Such a system has been developed for the US air force by the US army construction engineering research laboratory (cerl). The system provides the user with a pavement condition rating procedure and methodologies to select a timely maintenance strategy. This rational and systematic approval should result in decreased maintenance costs.(a) for the covering abstract of the conference see IRRD 815640.


Measurements of the lean blowout equivalence ratio (Φ overall,b ) along with the numerical simulations of flame structure and dynamics of the flow field for coaxial burner configurations are reported. The burner comprises central mixture (air + liquefied petroleum gas) issuing either through six holes distributed radially each of 2 mm diameter or through a circular single port of area equal to the total areas of the six holes. A bluff-body stabilizer is attached to provide recirculation of the coaxial air surrounding the central flame. The study covers the effect of the central injection configuration with emphasis on the multijet on the overall lean equivalence ratio at which flame is extinguished. The dynamics of the flow field for the multiflame configurations were identified and compared with the single flame, using the generalized finite-rate chemistry model of FLUENT 6.2 with the detailed chemical reaction mechanism defined by GRI-MECH 3.0 and other mechanisms for the higher carbon species. The computed flow field of the multijet flame provides an extra intermediate vortex in addition to the two counter-rotating vortices observed for cases of the single central stream configuration. Such a vortex is believed to enhance the stability characteristics for all the test flames in the form of reduced experimental Φ overall,b -values.


ABSTRACT Catalogers' judgment has been frequently mentioned, but rarely has been researched in formal studies. The purpose of this article is to investigate catalogers' judgment through an exploration of the texts collected in the database of Library and Information Science Source. Verbs, adjectives, and nouns intimately associated with catalogers' judgment were extracted, analyzed, and grouped into 16 categories, which lead to 5 conceptual descriptions. The results of this study provide cataloging professionals with an overall picture on aspects of catalogers' judgment, which may help library school students and graduates and novice catalogers to become independent and confident decision makers relating to cataloging work.


This chapter seeks to explain to a mostly international and non-legal audience what drives and shapes the practices of prosecutors in their enforcement of US criminal law against corporations and their agents for conduct outside the United States. This explanation must begin with US law, which has jurisdictional and other features that afford American prosecutors unparalleled leeway and reach. Much more of the explanation for enforcement behaviors, however, lies in the political and professional economies that determine the incentives and choices of the US Department of Justice and its individual prosecutors. This explanation requires an understanding of the domestic political economy of criminal enforcement within the United States and the distinctive structure and culture of the American bar. Beyond this descriptive work, the chapter considers what might lie ahead as present US prosecutorial practices, which have been driven mostly by domestic influences, increasingly run into, or are pursued by, the prosecutorial practices of other nations, as well as attitudes toward prosecution in those nations.


Dow Corning SE 1700 (reinforced polydimethylsiloxane) porous structures were made by direct ink writing (DIW) in a face centered tetragonal (FCT) configuration. The filament diameter was 250 μm. Structures consisting of 4, 8, or 12 layers were fabricated with center-to-center filament spacing ("road width" (RW)) of 475, 500, 525, 550, or 575 μm. Three compressive load-unload cycles to 2000 kPa were performed on four separate areas of each sample; three samples of each thickness and filament spacing were tested. At a given strain during the third loading phase, stress varied inversely with porosity. At 10% strain, the stress was nearly independent of the number of layers (i.e., thickness). At higher strains (20- 40%), the stress was highest for the 4-layer structure; the 8- and 12-layer structures were nearly equivalent suggesting that the load deflection is independent of number of layers above 8 layers. Intra-and inter-sample variability of the load deflection response was higher for thinner and less porous structures.


identification with the popolo. It is clear that "anti-magnate legislation does not seem to have been as ineffective as one had thought" (444). It gave the magnates incentive, matched by generosity on the part of the popolo, to reintegrate themselves into the ranks of politically active citizens. The process also involved the government in conceptualization of kinship, rendering yet more fluid the boundary between public and private, where status in the former depended on descent and inheritance in the latter. It is also significant, as Klapisch-Zuber says, that the classification of magnate remained meaningful. It is a category whose history will now ever be before us thanks to a great historian at the peak of her abilities. It is a pity that the realities of academic publishing will probably preclude a translation to put this exemplary scholarship before a wider audience. THOMAS KUEHN Clemson University


Eight compounds have been isolated from the root bark of Aralia elata.Their structures have been identified by means of physico-chemical and spectral analysis.They are (6′-O-palmitoyl)-β-sitostero1-3-O-β-D-glucoside (A_5), silphiosideA (A_9),chikusetusaponin I_b (A_(11)), araloside A (A_(12)), araloside C (A_(15)), acanthoside D (B_1).Compound A_(10) is a new natural product, named as araloside A methyl-ester. 3-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl (1→3) [β-D-glucopyranosy (1→4)]-β-D-glucopyranosyl-oleanolic acid-28-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (A_(16)) is a new compound, named as aralo-side G. Compounds A_5, A_9, A_(10), A_(11) A_(16), and B_1 were isolated for the first time from theplant. (13)~C-NMR chemical shifts of compounds A_9 and A_(15) were assigned for the first time.


Heterotaxy, or situs ambiguus, is a rare syndrome−occurring in only one out of every 10,000 to 20,000 births−characterized by an abnormal organ arrangement in the chest or abdomen and is usually associated with congenital heart disease (CHD). Despite its variable presentation, there are two types of heterotaxy syndrome: heterotaxy with polysplenia or left isomerism, and heterotaxy with asplenia or right isomerism. In 50-90% of cases heterotaxy with polysplenia is associated with CHD and only 5-10% of patients will survive to adulthood.


Objective: compare different levels of amino acids and acyl carnitines profile to give an insight about metabolic pathways in cholestasis and biliary atresia (BA) in pediatric patients compared to controls. Background: Early detection is the most effective way to improve the clinical outcome of (BA). Emerging metabolomics as amino acid and acyl carnitine provide a powerful platform for discovering new biomarkers and biochemical pathways to improve early diagnosis. Methods: This study includes 35 BA patients, 35 Neonatal Cholestasis (NC) rather than BA patients and 35 healthy controls. Liver function tests, abdominal ultra- sonography, liver biopsy were done to all subjects. Amino acid and acyl carnitine assay using high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC MS/MS). Results: The data revealed a statistical significance increase in methionine, glutamate, citrulline and AAA and decrease in BCAA and fisher ratio in both studied groups compared to control, also there was increase in ornithine and decrease in glycine amino acid in BA group compared to control and increase in Arginine in NC rather than BA group.Our results, also indicated a statistical significant increase in both patients groups compared to control regarding to C0, C2, C3, C4, C5, C5DC, C6, C12, C14, C16 and C18; while fisher ratio , simplified fisher ratio,C4and C18 showed statistical difference between the two studied groups. Conclusion: The findings of the present study indicate that there is a metabolic profile shift of amino acid and acylcarnitine in BA from NC detected by LC/MSMS. They can be potentially developed into a useful diagnostic tool and contributing towards understanding of the disease mechanism. (Ahmed A Raouf, Mohamed A El Gendy, Hatem M El Sebaay, Ashraf Y El-Fert and Israa M Ismail. Acyl carnitine and Amino Acids Profile in Biliary Atresia versus Cholestasis in Paediatric Patients; Comparative Study.). J Am Sci 2014;10(10):211-221). (ISSN: 1545-1003). http://www.jofamericanscience.org. 30


Despite pressing concerns about the need to prepare high-quality teachers and the central role of teacher educators (TEs) in this process, little is known about how TEs teach about teaching specific subject matter, and how they develop their expertise. This empirical study focuses on the specific expertise that science TEs bring into teacher education. Individual interviews and story lines were conducted with 12 experienced science TEs from four different teacher education institutions in Australia and the Netherlands, to gain insight into their aims for teaching about science teaching, and how their expertise has developed on the basis of their professional background and experiences. The findings of this exploratory study reveal similarities among the concerns of these TEs and yet considerable diversity among their approaches. The study aims to contribute to a better understanding of science TEs' work and the development of a pedagogy of science teacher education.


in modern conditions for solving numerous issues of improving the quality of grain, it is important to identify three fundamental structural elements of the development of the grain-producing subcomplex of the country: the selection and seed production of grain crops, pro-duction and processing of grain, which are united by a common technological scheme of the im-plementation of quality characteristics of various grades and hybrids of grain crops in view of tar-geted use of their products.


A game's interface is where players communicate with the game, so it has intrinsic importance to players. As player interactions in a game get more advanced, so does the complexity of the game interface. Massively Multiplayer Online game (MMO) interfaces are at the top of the complexity pyramid as they can display plentiful information such as character skills, stats, maps, chat windows. As the interface gets more complex, so does the merits of customizable interfaces. This paper reports results from a study which investigated the importance of interfaces and interface customization for MMO players using an online mixed method survey. Results validate that interface quality is important for players and interface customization is a desirable feature for player engagement and motivation to play MMOs. Further results are discussed in the paper.


Hf(2mol%):Fe(0.05wt%):LiNbO3 crystals with various [Li]/[Nb] ratios of 0.94, 1.05, 1.2 and 1.38 have been grown. The photorefractive resistant ability increases with the accretion of [Li]/[Nb] ratio. When the ratio of [Li]/[Nb] is 1.20 or 1.38, the OH‐ absorption band shifts to about 3477cm‐1. The mechanisms of the photorefractive resistant ability increase and the absorption band shift have been discussed. The exponential gain coefficient (Γ) of the crystals was measured with two‐beam coupling method and the effective charge carrier concentration (Neff) was calculated. The results show that Γ and Neff increase with the accretion of [Li]/[Nb] ratio. The temperature effect of codoped Hf:Fe:LiNbO3 crystals was also studied, it was found that the exponential gain coefficient increase dramatically at about 55°C, 70°C and 110°C, this is due to the inner electric field which is resulted from structure phase change. (© 2007 WILEY ‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)


Background: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) studies have commonly relied on real-world evidence to evaluate different therapies. An emerging idea has been the use of propensity score matching as a statistical method to account for baseline characteristics in IBD patients. In retrospective studies, propensity score matching of patients helps reduce treatment assignment bias and mimic the effects of randomization. Recently, propensity-score matching has become an important tool in IBD studies comparing biologic therapeutics. Biologic medications are among the highest-grossing drugs worldwide, and their pharmaceutical producers make considerable payments to physicians to market them. In spite of this, there is a lack of evidence examining the role of undue industry influence among propensity-score matched comparative studies evaluating biologic therapeutics for IBD. Aims: Given the documented association between IBD biologics and FCOI, we hypothesize a high burden of FCOI in propensity-score matched studies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of disclosed & undisclosed financial conflicts of Interest (FCOI) in propensity-score matched comparison studies evaluating biologics for IBD. Methods: We developed & ran a librarian-reviewed systematic search on EMBASE, MEDLINE, and Cochrane Library databases for all propensity-score matched retrospective studies comparing biologics for the treatment of IBD. Full-text retrieval & screening was performed on all studies in duplicate. 16 articles were identified. Industry payments to authors were only considered FCOI if they were made by a company producing a biologic that was included in the comparison study. Disclosed FCOI were identified by authors' interests disclosures in full-texts. Any undisclosed FCOI among US authors were identified using the Centre for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)


Bromodomain and extra terminal (BET) proteins comprise the ubiquitously expressed BRD2, BRD3, BRD4 and the testes specific BRDT.[1][1],[2][2] These multipurpose proteins contain tandem N-terminal bromodomains that bind acetylated lysine residues of histone (and non-histone) proteins and other


In Down Syndrome (DS), oxidative DNA‐damage may play a role in the pathogenesis of mental retardation and may also contribute to the development of characteristic precocious dementia of Alzheimer type, cancer, accelerated aging and other pathologies. Urinary 8‐hydroxydeoxy‐2′‐guanosine (8‐OHdG) has been reported to serve as a sensitive biomarker of oxidative DNA damage and oxidative stress. The aim of this work was to study the oxidative DNA damage in paediatric patients with DS. For this purpose, we quantified urinary 8‐OHdG and creatinine concentration in patients with DS and in healthy control subjects. The 8‐OHdG in the 24hr urine samples was measured by HPLC‐EC. In this study we didn't found a significant difference in the excretion of 8‐OHdG between the two groups studied. However, the subgroup of children with DS that consume daily antioxidant supplements had lower excretion of 8‐OHdG then the children without supplementation. These results suggest a tendency to a higher oxidative state in the DS population and that antioxidant supplements can revert this condition. In this way, the results show the interest of further evaluations of the oxidative stress in the DS population. We also consider relevant to measure the impact of a nutritional intervention in this population. It may lower the risk of associated pathologies, improve cognitive function and delay aging in DS patients.


The present paper concerns the versatile applicability of a novel skin curvature sensor family for multiparametric monitoring of physiological parameters. The basic element of the sensor is a magnetoelastic bilayer which shows a magnetoelastic amorphous layer and a nonmagnetic layer. Bending the bilayer causes the magnetoelastic layer to experience either tensile or compressive stress, depending on the direction of bending. The resulting large changes of magnetic permeability can be measured using a coil. The extreme thinness of the sensor favors its application on the skin in various medical diagnostic areas. On the neck and on the chest wall, the sensor registers cardiorespiratory activity and interrupted breathing, both being relevant for the so-called sleep apnea syndrome. Registration of leg movements is demonstrated on the calf for the diagnosis of the restless leg syndrome. Assessment of eye movements is shown using a miniature sensor version.


Titan is a high priority for exploration, as recommended by NASA's 2006 Solar System Exploration (SSE) Roadmap [1], NASA's 2003 National Research Council (NRC) Decadal Survey [2] and ESA's Cosmic Vision Program Themes. Recent revolutionary Cassini-Huygens discoveries have dramatically escalated interest in Titan as the next scientific target in the outer Solar System. Results of this study as documented in the TSSM Final Report [3] and Titan Saturn System Mission (TSSM) NASA/ESA Joint Summary Report [4] demonstrates that an exciting Titan Saturn System Mission (TSSM) that explores two worlds of intense astrobiological interest can be initiated now as a single NASA/ESA collaboration.


There are several problems of traditional building monitoring and management system, such as separation and isolation of sub-systems, lack of linkage control, low compatibility, difficulties in extending, etc. A design of intelligent building platform system architecture, which is compatible with existing building systems, has been put forward after the research of intelligent building technology. Combined with the requirements of modern intelligent building, a general zone controller with powerful processing capabilities, rich peripheral interface, multiple communication protocol and communication protocol has been designed and impleted. The zone controller can support the connection and linkage of various sub-systems, devices and sensors in different zone of the intelligent building. An intelligent conference management system of intelligent building system has been realized based on the zone controller.


The numbers of renal transplant recipients (RTR) are constantly increasing, already surpassing in several countries those of patients receiving haemodialysis treatment [1]. However, RTR still suffers an exceptionally high, but poorly understood, mortality burden [2]. This is partly attributable to a declining allograft function, and partly to dyslipidaemia, including decreased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and increased triglycerides (TGs) [3]. Frequently, HDL-C is low when TGs are high, a relationship particularly well reflected in the TG/HDL-C ratio [4]. As the only existing guideline that addresses lipid treatment in RTR, Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcome (KDIGO), solely advises lifestyle changes to combat raised TG levels [5]. In the general population, the TG/ HDL-C ratio constitutes a useful predictor of mortality, whereas interestingly in haemodialysis patients a protective effect is seen [6, 7]. Comparable data from RTR cohorts are not available. Therefore, we aimed to determine whether the TG/HDL-C ratio associates prospectively with mortality risk in RTR. The detailed design of this longitudinal cohort study has been published


The MODIS NPP data of Huzhong forest region in Great Xing'an Mountains combined with terrain factors,such as slope,aspect,altitude,were analyzed. It was obtained that NPP mean in 2010 is 0. 279 5 kg(C) /m2. The distribution of NPP with the terrain factors is that the NPP is generally declining with the altitude increasing,and the trend is similar to the slope. But,the NPP in flat fields is significantly lower compared to the sloping fields,and the uncertainty in flat fields is also significantly higher. Of all terrain factors,altitude factor's impact on NPP is significant,and the interaction between factors is not significant.


Summary The implementation of Project Management Offices (PMOs) has been successful in many organizations, and an important tool for adopting better project management policies. This paper presents the main characteristics of a corporative project management office and a proposal for its implementation.


Armored vehicles are the main combat equipment on the land battlefield. After discovering armored vehicles, the first task is to identify their fine-grained types, so as to provide more accurate intelligence information for commanders and provide auxiliary decision support for subsequent actions. At present, the research of armored vehicles mainly focuses on target discovery, but ignores the accurate recognition and edge application conditions after discovery. Therefore, to classify the fine-grained armored vehicles, a lightweight adaptive enhanced recognition model is proposed for Jetson NX edge computing device. The model adopts the lightweight RepVGG as the backbone, adds an adaptive enhancement mapping module to the linear classifier head, and transforms the linear classifier head into a nonlinear classifier head, which improves the adaptability of the model in cross-domain transfer learning. At the same time, facing the carrying capacity and power consumption limitation of the combat platform, the re-parameterization technology and the TensorRT optimizer are used to realize the compression, transformation and speed-up of the model on Jetson NX. On the armored vehicle fine-grained recognition dataset, the proposed method achieves good accuracy and fast computational speed.


In flux-grown (1−x)NaNbO3-(x)Gd1/3NbO3 solid solution crystals a diffusion of the dielectric permittivity ϵ maximum grows with x and increases dramatically when x exceeds a threshold value x0 ≈ 0.1. Optical studies by the rotating-polarizer method show that Gd-doping results in a very small mean size of twins and the distribution of the birefringence image becomes very messy. In the x < x0 range the changes of lattice parameters and birefringence corresponding to the ϵ(T) anomaly were revealed. The results obtained are in line with the assumption that phase transition diffusion in NaNbO3 is a result of the local strains stemmed from the impurities.


Towards the end of Jack London's life, when his fame was at its peak, he was plagued by a succession of doubles. The price of a reputation as a hard-drinking ladies' man was the regular appearance of the author's name in the yellow press, which was always eager to spread gossip maligning the socialist landowner. Journalists seized upon the succession of dope fiends, poisoners, drunkards, and adulterers who claimed to be "Jack London," gleefully overlooking what even London would recognize as the impossibility of his being in different parts of the world simultaneously. ' Although these incidents were a source of considerable embarrassment to London, they do seem curiously appropriate: Peter Conn describes the era 1898191 7 as "one of acutely divided allegiances and sensibilities," and claims that London "so completely exemplifies" these divisions that "he practically disappears beneath his contradictions."2 Certainly, many of London's protagonists and narratives illustrate the dualities implied in the title ofConn's book, The Divided Mind. Oppositions between rich and poor, physical and cerebral, white and black, male and female, present and past or future abound. "South of the Slot" (1909/1914),3 to which Conn briefly refers, is an ideal model with which to examine some of these oppositions, their reasons, and their limits. The story concerns one Freddie Drummond, a young professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of California. Drummond regularly disguises himself in workingman's


To solve the problem of the SVR(Support Vector Regression) automatic model selection,this paper presents an optimal approach based on a gradient descent algorithm for model parameters of a support vector machine for regression.This paper gets the local optimal model parameter by minimizing the model selection criteria R2w2 using a gradient descent algorithm over the set of parameters.Based on the Riemannian geometry,a conformal transformation suitable for SVR is proposed and kernel function is modified in a data-dependent way.The general ability is further enhanced as a result.Simulated results show that the approach is very effective.


There exist many methods for extracting detector signals buried in noise. A chart is present of the family of signal recovery methods. This chart assists selection of the appropriate method for a given application.