It is an important part of and challenge for software talent training that putting the basic idea and design skills of programming throughout the teaching process of basic programming language.In this paper,the important role and specific application of the modern teaching methods and means such as problem teaching,interest teaching,case teaching and situated teaching in aspect of programming ability promotion was shown by classroom teaching examples combined with the specific teaching process of OFFICE VBA programming course.Combined with the specific teaching practice in our University,a series of reform measures and suggestions were put forward in aspects of classroom teaching methods and means and teaching practices,in order to promote teaching quality and students' comprehensive abilities in development of application program.


Mode shape expansion is useful in structural dynamic studies such as vibration based structural health monitoring; however most existing expansion methods can not consider the modelling errors in the finite element model and the measurement uncertainty in the modal properties identified from vibration data. This paper presents a reliable approach for expanding mode shapes with consideration of both the errors in analytical model and noise in measured modal data. The proposed approach takes the perturbed force as an unknown vector that contains the discrepancies in structural parameters between the analytical model and tested structure. A regularisation algorithm based on the Tikhonov solution incorporating the L-curve criterion is adopted to reduce the influence of measurement uncertainties and to produce smooth and optimised expansion estimates in the least squares sense. The Canton Tower benchmark problem established by the Elong Kong Polytechnic University is then utilised to demonstrate the applicability of the proposed expansion approach to the actual structure. The results from the benchmark problem studies show that the proposed approach can provide reliable predictions of mode shape expansion using only limited information on the operational modal data identified from the recorded ambient vibration measurements.


This paper presents an RF-beamforming phased-array with operation at 375-405 GHz. The phased-array is built using 45 nm CMOS SOI and is based on quadruplers at each antenna element which convert the RF signal from 95-105 GHz to 360-420 GHz. The antennas are high efficiency microstrip design with > 44% radiation efficiency (including the CMOS metal fill) due to the use of a 100 μm-thick quartz superstrate layer. The 8-element linear array scans over +/- 35° of angular space, and results in a peak EIRP of 5 dBm and a 3-dB bandwidth of 375- 405 GHz (EIRP > 2 dBm). To our knowledge, this is the first phased-array with scanned patterns at > 300 GHz using CMOS.


This paper introduces corrosion mechanics and impact factors to steel pipes in hydrostatic pressure test using seawater and mainly describes the process of seawater treatment.Research results show that an optimum approach for seawater treatment in pressure test is to filter and add chemical agents.Suspended substance will be less than 10 micron for its particle size and its content below 5 mg/L by selecting suitable filter.The solution oxygen will be reduced to below 0.01 ppm and kill bacterium to slow pipe wall corrosion by using proper chemical agents such as deoxidant,bactericide and inhibitor.An example of hydrostatic pressure testing with seawater in the Libya Western Pipeline is provided.


Recently, it is difficult to produce uniform scions and rootstocks with high quality in a greenhouse due to weather extremes. The closed transplant production system is useful for producing scions and rootstocks with desirable morphological characteristics by environment control regardless of weather outside. In this study, we investigated transpiration rates and growth of cucumber and tomato scions and rootstocks grown under different light intensity conditions for precise irrigation control in a closed transplant production system. Hanging system to measure continuously the weight of plug tray consisting of seedlings and substrate with load-cell was installed in each growing bed. Using this system, we confirmed initial wilting point of cucumber and tomato seedlings, and conducted subirrigation when moisture content of substrate was not below 50%. The irrigation time of cucumber scions and rootstocks were 7 and 6 days after sowing, respectively. In tomato scions and rootstocks grown under PPF (photosynthetic photon flux) 300 μmol·m-2·s-1, the irrigation time were 5, 8, 11, and 13 days after sowing. Increasing light intensity increased transpiration rates and differences of transpiration rates by light intensity was higher in tomato seedlings. The growth of cucumber and tomato seedlings was promoted by increasing light intensity, especially, hypocotyl elongation and stem thickening was affected by light intensity. Cumulative transpiration rate of plug tray in cucumber and tomato seedlings was increased by increasing light intensity, and daily transpiration rate per seedling was regressed by 1st-order linear equation with high correlation coefficient. Estimation of transpiration rates by weighing continuously plug tray of vegetable seedlings can be useful to control more accurately irrigation schedule in a closed transplant production system. Additional key words : load-cell, plug tray, seedling, substrate moisture content, sub-irrigation Protected Horticulture and Plant Factory, Vol. 29, No. 4:399-405, October (2020) DOI https://doi.org/10.12791/KSBEC.2020.29.4.399 pISSN 2288-0992 eISSN 2288-100X †These authors contributed equally to this work *Corresponding author: firstname.lastname@example.com Received August 24, 2020; Revised September 24, 2020; Accepted September 25, 2020


Now the allergic and hypersensitive persons against adverse allergic reactions are protected mainly by the reasonable food labeling system.Food allergen labeling is developed better in EU.The relevant food allergen law,food labeling law and it's adaptability and risk management were reviewed briefly.


This study aimed to investigate and measure airway dynamics in anatomical regions where laryngeal cancer was most common in comparison to other regions of the larynx, thereby determining the effect of airway dynamics on the development of laryngeal cancer.


Recently media become one of influential agents in promoting women
construction in society that are portrayed as inferior to men. The way media
portrayed women is reinforced by traditional gender roles and patriarchy. The
popularity of Korean Wave recently becomes one method to deliver the idea of
patriarchy, since South Korea adopts Confucian values which have the same
concept as patriarchy. From the explanation before, the writer decided to analyze
women stereotypes represented in Korean TV show, Running Man. Running Man
consists of seven members, and one of them is a woman names Song Ji Hyo. This
study uses feminism and femininity in Korea as the theories. Using qualitative as
the method and content analysis as the approach, the study aims to seek women
stereotypes represented by Song Ji Hyo in Korean popular TV show, Running
Man. The study found that even though Song Ji Hyo looks strong and independent
in this show, she still represents the characteristics of women role in patriarchal
society.


The invention provides a disc-shaped workpiece frock clamp, which comprises a four-shaft connecting plate, rapid clamping mechanisms, a dividing plate, a belt bearing pressing disc, a radial centering bearing and precision bolts, wherein the four-shaft connecting plate is connected with a machine tool; a through hole is formed at the central position of the four-shaft connecting plate; the four-shaft connecting plate is connected with a central shaft through a screw; two rapid clamping mechanisms are positioned on both sides of the four-shaft connecting plate respectively, and are provided with transverse perforation holes along the horizontal direction; the precision bolts are inserted into the transverse perforation holes for fixing the dividing plate along the radial direction; the dividing plate is arranged on the four-shaft connecting plate; the central shaft passes through the dividing plate; the dividing plate and the four-shaft connecting plate are in relatively rotating sate under the action of the radial centering bearing; the dividing plate is used for bearing a disc-shape workpiece; and the disc-shape workpiece is fixed on the entire frock clamp by positioning with the central shaft and pressing with the belt bearing pressing disc.


Electrolyte metabolism in depression and mania has been studied for more than a century. The literature has been reviewed by McFarland & Goldstein (1939) and by C o p p e n (1967). The urinary excretion of electrolytes in depressed patients has been studied by several groups during the last decade. Coirault et al. (1959) found an increase in urinary calcium during alleviation from depression, whereas Flach (1964) reported a significant decrease in the urinary excretion of calcium during recovery from depression. Using the isotope technique Flach & Faragalla (1966) confirmed this result and showed an increase of calcium retention and a reduction in bone resorption accompanying recovery from depression. Sharma , S h a h & Acharya (1970) found that in patients with endogenous depression, the excretion of calcium and phosphorus was lower than in normal controls, and Fischback (1971) reported a fall in the excretion of calcium in urine parallel to recovery from depression. Sodium and potassium were studied by Russell (1960) who found no changes in the urinary excretion of these ions in depressed patients before and after recovery. Cookson et al. (1969) reported a longitudinal study of two women with cyclical affective disorder. In both cases the excretion of potassium was increased during depression, while urinary sodium showed no consistent changes. Sharma , S h a h & Acharya (1970) found in their study that in patients with endogenous depression, sodium excretion in urine was higher than in normal controls, but no difference was found for potassium. In this study we have simultaneously investigated urinary excretions of calcium, magnesium, phosphate, sodium, and potassium in patients suffering from endogenous depression, and again in the same patients after recovery. The findings are compared with those in two control groups.


Citation/Atıf: Gumus, Cansu. "Gender Differentiation in the Chinese Language". Şarkiyat Mecmuası Journal of Oriental Studies 38 (2021), 25-36. https://doi.org/10.26650/jos.819113 ABSTRACT Language is one of the most important factors affecting the formation of perceptions, thoughts and behaviors about gender in society. In China, studies on the relationship between gender and language began after the 1980s. The Chinese language, which evolved from pictograms, does not have any prefixes or suffixes indicating gender. However, even though Chinese grammatically does not seem like a sexist language, this does not mean that Chinese is a language that does not demonstrate gender discrimination or classification. Gender discrimination can be reflected in the language in different ways. This article will attempt to answer the question: "How is the inferior position of Chinese women in society reflected in language?" To answer this question, gender discrimination in the Chinese language will be evaluated in terms of Chinese word formation, idioms, proverbs, word order and the third-person singular pronoun. With this objective in mind, this research refers to a Chinese dictionary and uses recent findings about this issue to source the words relating to gender, specifically women. Before analyzing the examples in the Chinese language, it will be beneficial to give a brief background on what kind of language Chinese is. Then, some examples of gender related words, especially consisting of the character 女 (nǚ-woman, female), pronouns, proverbs and idioms will be given and examined.


Investigates employee benefits on offer in the USA. Acknowledges that several benefits (such as social security payments) are required by law but focuses on voluntary or discretionary benefits, which may or may not be taxable, such as child care. Explores the purpose of these benefits, particularly from the employ's point of view, as a tool for offering incentives and increasing motivation. Provides a brief overview of the history of benefits in the USA, the benefits on offer, the cost of benefit packages to employers, and tax consequences. Notes that the traditional benefit package was based on a male worker with a non‐working spouse and two children, which has not kept pace with demographics. Describes a typical household today as a two‐income family with children, with increased life expectancy and more elderly people. Concedes that benefit packages are beginning to change, particularly in relation to elder care and child care. Terms pick and mix benefits packages as cafeteria‐style benefit plans and outlines their advantages and disadvantages. Warns that more and more benefits are likely to be taxable.


The SCMFSA computer can prove the correctness of many algorithms. Unfortunately, it cannot prove the correctness of recursive algorithms. For this reason, this article improves the SCMFSA computer and presents a Small Computer Model with PushDown Stack (called SCMPDS for short). In addition to conventional arithmetic and "goto" instructions, we increase two new instructions such as "return" and "save instruction-counter" in order to be able to design recursive programs.


Proposes a conceptual model, called FMOS (flexible manufacturing operational system) which minimizes and encapsulates the plant's specific aspects, rendering the design and the greater part of the software, largely reusable. This model is well equipped to represent diverse configurations of automation systems, from the manufacturing cell with a robot to transfer pieces from one machine center to another, to the flexible manufacturing system using pallet handling systems. The structure of FMOS, the cycle intermediate language (CIL), and the management of local units are described. >


The intelligence needed by students in solving mathematical problems is logical-mathematical intelligence. Logical-mathematical intelligence has six characteristics: classification, comparing, mathematical arithmetic operations, inductive reasoning, making hypotheses, and re-checking the hypotheses that have been created. This study aimed to produce a valid logical-mathematical intelligence-based test instrument on SPLDV material for class VIII SMP students. The type of research used is the type of research and development (R&D). The development model used is the Budiyono development model with four stages, namely preliminary studies, product development, product efficacy testing, and dissemination and implementation. However, this research is limited only to product development. The instrument used is a questionnaire validation sheet covering aspects of content, construct, and language. Data analysis was carried out by describing the responses, suggestions, and input from the three validators. The results of the validators show that the average value of validity, difficulty, and discriminating power. They also show that the questions are good and valid. This indicates that the test instrument developed is ready to be used. This research is still limited to SPLDV material, and further researchers can develop other material test instruments so that students' mathematical, logical intelligence test instruments can be more diverse.


The experience in modification of the surgical methods in implantation and fixation of the prostheses was estimated in 152 patients. Application of the author's methods significantly reduces postoperative complications and prevents hernia relapses.


BootLoader is important in embedded system development.Introduced the general characteristics of BootLoader and the start-up method about DM6446,analyzed the source code of U-Boot,constructed and debugged the code of U-boot,summarized the successful experience,explained the porting step and key technology about U-Boot based on the porting experiences.It is useful to develope the product based on DM6446.


The Lower Permian Rio Bonito and Palermo Formations represent part of the infill of the Parana Basin, southern Brazil. Integrated analysis of cores, outcrops and well logs from coal fields in Rio Grande do Sul allows sedimentologic, ichnologic, and sequence-stratigraphic characterization of these successions. The Rio Bonito Formation has been typically interpreted as fluvio-deltaic. However, the transgressive nature of the succession, the vertical increase in ichnodiversity and bioturbation intensity, and the vertical passage from brackish-water ichnofaunas to fully marine assemblages argue against a prograding delta and suggest deposition in fluvio-estuarine settings. The lowstand fluvial deposits are unbioturbated. Estuarine deposits of the transgressive systems tract comprise tidal channel, point bar, coal-bearing marsh, and estuary mouth deposits. Estuarine ichnofaunas are characterized by simple tiering structures, low degrees of bioturbation, low diversity, and dominance of simple burrows produced by inferred trophic generalists. The top of the Rio Bonito Formation is represented by a shoreface unit consisting of high-energy, storm-dominated, lower to middle shoreface sandstones, laterally grading into moderate-energy shoreface deposits. High-energy shoreface deposits typically lack bioturbation, but deep burrows may be present locally. Moderate-energy shoreface deposits show alternations of opportunistic and climax suites. The transitional interval between the Rio Bonito and Palermo formations displays features indicative of deposition in a restricted, brackish-water lagoon.


Brazil has experienced a steady fertility decline during the last thirty years. The Brazilian Census Bureau figures indicate a decline in TFR: 6.3 (1960) 5.8 (1970) 4.4 (1980) 2.9 (1991) and 2.3 (2000). The Brazilian Southeast region is the most developed in the country presenting already a TFR at replacement level in year 2000. A paper by Goldani (2002) presented at a recent UN Population Division seminar contrasted official projections of TFR at replacement level only in year 2025 while several expert predictions indicated below replacement fertility already in 2005. In spite of the good quality of the Brazilian census data the debate on future fertility trends an its political/ economic consequences has been limited by the lack of good quality birth histories and vital registration. The only empirical evidence used by the experts is the measurement of period TFRs (incidence rates). Demographers know that the median age at marriage has been remarkably stable at around 22.5. They also knowthat the relative distribution of period ASFRs have been increasingly concentrated among women less than 25 years of age. The share of the 15-24 ASFR in TFR increased from 30% in 1973 to 45% in 1988. The Census Bureau calculated the following increase in the share of 15-19 ASFR in TFR: 9.1% (1980) 15.3% (1991) and 19.4% (2000). These figures are consistent with the observed high prevalence of female sterilization in Brazil which leads to a pattern of reduced birth spacing combined with termination by parity. (excerpt)


We synthesized a novel cyclooctyne-based clickable fluorescent probe with versatile properties such as high cell-membrane permeability and free diffusibility in the cell. Our probe "FC-DBCO" was conjugated to an azide-modified mannose via a Cu-free click reaction in living HeLa cells and displayed intracellular specific fluorescence imaging with low background signals.


An apparatus and a method for tracing a position and a direction of object by using a RF(Radio Frequency) signal are provided to grasp easily a position and a direction of a tracing target by analyzing a changed intensity pattern of RF signal. An antenna is rotated to receive an RF signal generated from a tracing target. A position and direction determination unit calculates the intensity of the RF signal received by the antenna. The position and direction determination unit determines a position of the tracing target in front of the antenna when the RF signal received by the antenna has a maximum value. The antenna is a loop antenna having a shape of plate. The position and direction determination unit calculates the intensity of the RF signal by using a predetermined mathematical formula.


As a key production site in New York City's garment industry, Brooklyn's Sunset Park neighborhood is increasingly made up of small Asian and Latino immigrant-owned firms. Market conditions created by the globalization of garment production and the continued influx of low-skill immigrants promote a primary competitive advantage embedded in "low-road" strategies evident in the prevalence of sweatshop conditions. Reflecting a "carrot and stick" approach, Sunset Park has been a target for the federal and state departments of labor as well as the site for developing a garment manufacturers' incubator, Brooklyn Mills. This article examines the mismatch of using a conventional economic development strategy to address the conditions of Sunset Park's immigrant economy. Brooklyn Mills illustrates how immigrant firms feel the stick but benefit little in terms of innovative policy intervention, that is, carrots, to stimulate equitable development in a sweatshop economy.


Aerial view of 484th bombing a rail center in Lyon, France. Image displayed (72 dpi JPEG), Master image (600 dpi TIFF).


OBJECTIVE
To determine the interobserver and intraobserver variations in sonographic measurement of thyroid volume in children.

DESIGN
Thyroid volumes of 30 healthy children were measured by three separate observers. Additionally each observer measured thyroid volumes of ten separate children three times.

METHODS
The data were used to assess intraobserver and interobserver variations in measurement of thyroid volume. Interobserver and intraobserver variations in measuring each diameter of the thyroid gland were also determined. The effect of thyroid size on interobserver and intraobserver variations was analyzed.

RESULTS
Intraobserver variation in measurement of thyroid volume was 8.4+/-6.7% (mean+/-s. d.). Interobserver variation was 13.3+/-8.2%. The widest interobserver variation was encountered in determining the craniocaudal diameter of the thyroid gland. No correlation was found between thyroid volume and interobserver variation (r=-0.12, P=0.27), whereas a slight but statistically significant correlation was found between thyroid volume and intraobserver variation (r=-0.26, P=0.012).

CONCLUSION
Significant interobserver and intraobserver variation occurs in sonographic measurement of thyroid volume in children.


This study investigates how three Brazilians surface the rhotic sounds in free speech when speaking English, taking into consideration the phonological environment, the frequency,  and the occurrence of patterns. Attempts are made to relate the differences in pronunciation to possible theoretical explanations (the Markedness Differential Hypothesis (MDH) [Eckman, 1977], the Structural Conformity Hypothesis (SCH) [Eckman, 1991], and the Speech Learning Model (SLM) [Flege, 1995]). The data shows that the SLM appears to explain much of the participants' difficulty, since L2 learners are not able to separate their L1 and L2 phonetic subsystems. In two-member onsets, for example, participants recognize the English rhotic, but fail to surface it phonetically accurately (e.g., central [ˈs ɛ nt ɾ aw]). The MDH might explain the great number of two-member onsets/codas and the very few three-member onsets/codas, since the former are less marked. It might also partially account for the variability of retroflex liquids in syllable-final (e.g., York [ ˈi ɔ Xki]), since the retroflex is the most marked sound among the rhotic sounds analyzed (Maddieson, 1984). However, the MDH cannot encompass all the complexities found in the participants' interlanguage phonological processes. The SCH also appears to fail to provide an explanation of the participants' interlanguage processes, since generalizations found in children's acquisition of the retroflex diverge from the processes identified in the participants' interlanguage.


Objectives : The aim of this study was to determine whether Mindfulness-Based Recovery Program from Addiction (MB-RA) produced positive effects on...


The present case study is born from the stimulus of evidencing the implications of the use of the La Paz-Tambo Quemado-Arica road circuit in Bolivian foreign trade, since it is important to indicate that this occurs after the events of the Pacific War with the Republic of Chile and the loss of the maritime coast


This paper tracks progress toward municipal sustainability at the main cities of the Piracicaba River Basin. The sustainability indexes system combines measures of environmental quality, human wellbeing, institutional capacity and anthropogenic pressure. The river and it basin are seen as a life witness of the regional environment health and as the main methodological tool to integrate and compare information produced by multiple sources under different methodologies and disciplinary approaches. The Piracicaba Basin was chosen as the study area due to the numerous possibilities it presents for the analysis and study of important environmental problems. It has a large and important protected area of Atlantic Forest; the most important iron-steel industrial complex in Brazil; mining areas; an expanding cellulose industrial complex; enormous areas of eucalyptus monoculture plantations; a variety of agricultural and cattle ranching activities and a rapid growing urban system that includes major regional urban centers.


The skills, knowledge and abilities of today's workforce require continuous improvement. As a knowledge-based global economy evolves, organizations must strive to optimize human and intellectual capital. This paper examines some aspects of intelligent organizations. In particular, it explores the use of information technology to support memory, knowledge and learning in organizations. An adaptive hypermedia system is described which incorporates hypertext navigation, information filtering and multimedia artifacts to provide high-level query and browsing capabilities for information repositories. Design issues for such a system are discussed along with limitations imposed by current technological constraints. The system would include tools to dynamically store and retrieve organizational memory electronically. Such a system would provide mechanisms to access information context in which to understand past and present events, and a mechanism to bring a multitude of lessons and experiences to bear on present and future activities.


The outbreak of COVID-19 has impacted traditional teaching methods in schools, and blended teaching in the post-pandemic has gradually become a hot topic of research in higher education. Computational thinking, as one of the core literacies to be acquired in the 21st century, can help students realize the importance of computers as well as enable them to solve specific problems more effectively when facing real-life situations. The article takes the C language programming course as an example, analyzes the problems faced in teaching in the post-pandemic, introduces the concept of computational thinking and integrates it into all aspects of blended teaching design, pays attention to students' individual differences, and proposes a blended teaching model based on computational thinking and puts it into practice. The results show that this teaching model can improve students' learning performance, exercise students' computational thinking skills, and promote blended teaching reform and students' personalized development.


U.S. operational space weather is maturing because of two competing factors. On one hand, directed agency funding at about $1 billion for model development over the past decade has brought modeling maturity to !ve broad Sun-toEarth domains, i.e., Sun, heliosphere, magnetosphere, ionosphere, and thermosphere. On the other hand, agency funding for transitioning these models into operations has been a small fraction of the level provided for model development. "is situation has le# implementation of operational space weather largely unfunded and woefully undirected, with the exception of a few U.S. Air Force Weather Agency projects. A new vision is needed so that operational space weather can help solve 21st-century challenges. "e current paradigm for operational space weather began in the 1990s, when the idea was to build complete systems at single facilities. "ese rapid prototyping centers were envisioned as a means for implementing new operational systems, but this path was unsuccessful. Although increased funding for operational space weather would have bene!ted the community, this did not happen, and in the lopsided funding pro!le, operational space weather was forced to develop an unusual but robust architecture. "is architecture consists of distributed networks—automated systems of models, data streams, and algorithms at multiple, geographically dispersed facilities linked by operational servers. A central server manages the network and uses a database enabling remote nodes to deposit output data and access input data at their geophysical or measurement cadences and latencies. "e emergence of distributed networks represents a paradigm shi# from 1995, when the National Space Weather Program (NSWP) strategic plan was !rst published. At that time, very few models existed that could be even considered for use in operations. Model development increased due to the funding surge, and by 2000 seventy-three models characterizing 15 space environment domains were listed in the NSWP implementation plan (2nd edition). During the past decade some of these models were implemented operationally and became important components of distributed networks. Early examples were the Magnetospheric Spec!cation Model (MSM; 2000), SOLAR2000 (S2K; 2001), and High Accuracy Satellite Drag Model (HASDM; 2004). More recently, systems of coupled models and data streams have been created, including Global Assimilation of Ionospheric Measurements (GAIM; 2006), HakamadaAkasofuFry (HAF; 2007), and Communication Alert and Prediction System (CAPS; 2008). Coupled model/ data systems that are currently being implemented include the JacchiaBowman 2008 (JB2008), the Nowcast of Atmospheric Ionizing Radiation for Aviation Safety (NAIRAS), U.S. Geological Survey Dst, ENLIL with Cone, and Ionosphere Operational System (IONS; i.e., the commercial version of GAIM at the Utah Science Technology and Research (USTAR) Center for Space Weather). Of added note is that the Space Weather Modeling Framework (SWMF) and the Center for Integrated Space Weather Modeling (CISM) have developed multi domain systems to represent the entire Sunto-Earth environment, in which some of the models have been running for years. "e need to test coupled systems existed even without funding, and the lack of funds drove small businesses, universities, and the multiagency Community Coordinated Modeling Center to create innovative, cost-e$ective solutions. Basically, these organizations had to !nd cheaper ways to accomplish testing and operational implementation. "e result was the development of distributed networks to close the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7–9 gap. TRL is the concept used by agencies and companies to assess the maturity of evolving technologies. TRL 7 models and data can operate in stand-alone mode within the context of an operational environment. TRL 8 signi!es the completion of a fully functional system prototype, and TRL 9 describes a fully delivered, operational system. "e distributed network systems at TRL 7–9 are linked in a way that allows developers to maintain versioning and proprietary control over their models, permits data streams to be integrated at their own measurement cadence, results in testing %exibility, enables rapid


The lack of energy resources in shallow water depths made deepwater energy resources exploration as an important step. Deepwater energy devices like floating offshore wind turbines (FOWT), hybrid and integrated energy systems, and mobile offshore drilling units often need anchoring support, which is adaptable to all marine conditions. There are several marine anchor types like drag anchors, suction anchors and self-installing anchors, in which dynamically embedded anchors are popular due to the simple installation procedure. In the taut-leg or vertical mooring systems, these dynamically embedded anchor's performance is unsatisfactory. Also, their excess pore pressure dissipation time after installation in NC clay is higher, which made them lesser attractive. Despite its simplicity, this anchoring concept has not gained widespread acceptance for the above-mentioned reasons. Hence, the present work described the novel anchoring concept of foldable torpedo anchor (FOTOAN) and their working mechanism, theoretical capacity estimation and installation sequence in detail. A limited comparative laboratory study of the FOTOAN to the traditional torpedo anchor in soft clay shows the FOTOAN to be more efficient. In the vertical mooring systems, the performance is improved by 3.5 – 5 times. Thus, the FOTOAN has been promised as an efficient technique for deepwater anchoring applications. Also, the installation sequence of FOTOAN with the aid of two anchor handling vessels (AHV-1 & AHV-2) are presented as an example case study.


Electronic properties of semiconductors are extremely sensitive to defects and impurities that have localized electronic states with energy levels in the band gap of the semiconductor. Spectroscopic techniques like photoluminescence (PL), deep level transient spectroscopy (DLTS), or Hall effect, that are able to detect and characterize band gap states do not reveal direct information about their microscopic origin. To overcome this chemical "blindness", the present approach is to use radioactive isotopes as a tracer. Moreover, the recoil energies involved in β and γ decays can be used to create intrinsic isolated point defects (interstitials, vacancies) in a controlled way. A microscopic insight into the structure and the thermodynamic properties of complexes formed by interacting defects can be gained by detecting the hyperfine interaction between the nuclear moments of radioactive dopants and the electromagnetic fields present at the site of the radioactive nucleus. The understanding and the control of diffusion profiles of intrinsic and extrinsic defects in semiconductors is significantly pushed ahead using radioactive tracer diffusion. This field is of central importance for developing devices with reduced structural sizes.


A cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) molecular linkage map, including 79 random-amplified polymorphic DNAs (RAPD) and two genes, lb for lateral branch and f for female sex expression, is constructed from a cross between a line, S52, with weak lateral growing ability and staminate from Dabieshan Mountains area in China and another line, S06, with strong lateral growing ability and gynoecious from Europe. The map contains nine linkage groups and spans 1110.0 cM with an average distance of 13.7 cM between loci. The lb locus is located in a longer linkage group LG-2 and flanked by two markers, OP-Q5-1 and BC151, in a short linkage group were found to flank f at 13.7 cM and 13.4 cM, respectively. The construction of RAPD map has paved a way for further study of the genes for lateral branch, female sex expression and other agronomic traits in cucumber. The authors contributed equally to this work Supported by the Shanghai Municipal Scientific & Technological Commission (Grant Nos. 033107019 and 02JC14036)


Laboratory tests designed for electrochemical removal of chloride in a given concrete structure are illustrated; factors that influence the efficiency of chloride removal in reinforced concrete are analyzed; methods are proposed to determine the technical parameters of electrochemical chloride removal and provide a nondamage evaluation to a given project.


Abstract This paper examines the question of how strongly the skewness of the daily temperature variable (t) affects estimating the mean value and variance of the corresponding degree day variable (q) at U.S. stations where the q(t) relationship is nonlinear. Mean and variance values for monthly q were estimated from t statistics for monthly periods by use of two t models, one using skewness data and one not, and the results were compared with observed data. When q(t) is nonlinear, i.e., for months when the average daily temperature (μ) differs by fewer than 10°C (18°F) from the degree day base temperature (b), the accuracy of estimation was improved from about 5–10% to 1–3% when a one-parameter gamma function model instead of a Gaussian model was used. The gamma function model provided estimates that fall within the sampling error of the verification data for both daily and monthly average q parameters. The results suggest that when |b−μ|<10°C, q parameters can be estimated accurately only by use of mode...


The present invention discloses a power supply device and a portable electronic equipment operates by means of the power supply, the power supply apparatus comprising: a housing; mounted in the housing by the magnetic flux generating means, a coil electromagnetically coupled to said magnetic flux generating means, by added to the exterior of the casing so that movement of said magnetic flux generating means and said coil moving relative movement induced electromotive force is constituted generating means from each other; and an induced electromotive force generated by the device mounted in the housing for generating the induced electromotive force charge control circuit or a rectifying boosting state, suitable for supplying transformed into an external circuit.


This work presents preliminary results on attempts to map winds of a storm at long range (500 to 1000 nmi) over a large area ( 10^{5} mi2) in the North Atlantic from the U. S. Naval Research Laboratory, HF radar research facilities at Chesapeake Beach, Md. [1] It appears that the short time response of the sea surface to local winds can be mapped by the analysis of a matrix of range-azimuth records containing frequency power spectra of HF radar signals backscattered from the sea surface via the ionosphere. This paper presents such a map based upon the ratio of the strengths of the first-order contributions to the backscatter spectrum (the approach-recede first-order Bragg lines) and is compared qualitatively with a U. S. Weather Bureau map of the area.


While interpreting Henry James' The Turn of the Screw, critics tend to confine themselves to the debate on the issue whether the heroine has really seen the ghost. The paper maintained that the above\|said issue is actually insignificant. What is really significant is that Henry James has shed light on the tragic predicament of the governess caught in the Victorian patriarchal hierarchy, and the social reality refracted by the governess's predicament.uUniversity,Suz


ABSTRACT Study design: Systematic review. Clinical questions: (1) What evidence is available from studies of cervical total disc arthroplasty (C-ADR) failure and retrieval regarding durability, wear, and reasons for failure of C-ADR? (2) What evidence is available from experimental models regarding the durability of C-ADR beyond 5 years? Methods: We searched electronic databases to identify published reports of explanted cervical artificial discs and biomechanical simulations of disc wear. Results: Nine articles were identified describing 17 devices explanted from human patients and four articles describing 23 devices explanted from non-human subjects. Wear properties were not consistently reported across studies, so summaries for specific variables are based on few cases. No device had been implanted longer than 4 years. In both human and non-human subjects, devices showed evidence of metallic and polymeric (for discs with polymer components) debris. Inflammatory cells were frequently present in surrounding soft tissues. Signs of infection were uncommon. Four patients had reactions interpreted as hypersensitivity to metal. We identified three articles on biomechanical wear simulations. Devices were tested between 10 and 20 million cycles in axial loading, flexion/extension, and lateral bending. No device failures were reported. One study suggests such simulations may represent 50 or more years of wear in actual patients. Conclusion: Cervical disc implants consistently produced polymeric and metallic debris, which was typically accompanied by inflammation. Hypersensitivity to metal may increase risk for device failure. Biomechanical simulations indicate that cervical disc implants may be durable beyond the currently reported length of clinical follow-up.


Globalization is not a modern topic, rather it was available during recent centuries. However, the most interesting topic at the present time is quick evolution at structural level and communicating with addressee. The concept of globalization became popular since the mid 1980's. Globalization involves important security topics. At the present time globalization is normal and inevitable process that is developed with modern communication technology. An important issue about political security is the threat that improves invasion to identity. In this research upon referring to preliminaries of security and globalization, it is dealt with influence of globalization on security.


The paper outlines the current situation of Open Education / Open Educational Resources in the Nordic country. We show examples and practices  - based on expert workshops, we discuss barriers and n ...


White papers are commonly produced by companies to market high-tech products and services. But little evidence-based guidance is available to aid novices in their creation. To fill this void, we are engaged in an analysis of this genre, including macro-, micro-, and para-linguistic features, for a sample of 20 recent, top-rated white papers.


INTRODUCTION Cessation resources include a wide range of methods and materials aimed at encouraging and assisting people to quit smoking. The range includes educational or self-help materials such as books, pamphlets, and audiotapes or videotapes; support services such as smoking hotlines or information services; and group and individual treatment programs offered by nonprofit agencies or proprietary firms or individual practitioners. The Community Intervention Trial for Smoking Cessation (COMMIT) project made several key assumptions that influenced protocol development and implementation. First, because a wide variety of services and resources are generally available in communities through existing agencies, it was not necessary for COMMIT to develop new cessation services. If other COMMIT programs increased demand for services, local agencies would be responsive. Second, the individual smoker is probably the best judge of which method meets his or her needs and should be offered a range of options. Third, because 90 percent of smokers quit on their own, providing motivation and improving their access to self-help materials appear to be the most promising intervention strategies (Pomrehn et al., 1990-91).


Background and purpose:In in vivo and vitro studies, Rhodiola shows anti-cancer effect, but there were few reports about the effects of Rhodiola on growth of breast cancer and its possible mechanism. Methods:Xenograft of Human breast cancer cells MDA-MB-435 in female BALB/c nude mice were treated with and without Rhodiola extracts. The tumor volume and proliferation index (PCNA and Ki67) of the xenograft were studied.Results:After Rhodiola was given to nude mice for 4 weeks, the mean tumor volume was smaller (99.95mm 3 vs. 174.60mm 3 ) compared to untreated group,but there was no statistical significance(P=0.535). The proportion and intensity of cellular Ki-67 staining in Xenografts were decreased as compared to the untreated group, (average H-score 152.8 vs. 86, P=0.014), the same trend could be found for cellular PCNA staining, but there was no statistical significance(242 vs.210,P=0.221).Conclusions:The mechanism of anti-cancer effect of Rhodiola may be partly through inhibiting the proliferation of cancer cells in vivo.


A method for the analysis of epichlorohydrin-dimethylamine flocculants is presented. The method is applicable to concentrations of flocculant of between 2 and 60 parts per million. These concentrations are used in coal and other mineral processing operations. An extension of the method may be used to give semiquantitative estimations of higher concentrations.


Study Design. Biomechanical testing of human cadaveric spines. Objective. To determine the effect of anterior and posterior anatomic structures on the rotational stability of the thoracic spine. Summary of Background Data. Historically, large and/or stiff spinal deformities were treated with anterior release to facilitate correction. However, anterior release increases risks and requires a 2-part procedure. Recently, large or rigid deformities have been treated with a single posterior procedure using pedicle screws and spinal osteotomies. No study has yet evaluated the effect of anterior release or posterior osteotomy on thoracic spinal column rotation. Methods. Thoracolumbar spines were obtained from cadavers and segmented into upper, middle, and lower specimens. Specimens were cyclically loaded with a ±5 N·m moment in axial rotation for 10 cycles. Specimens were tested intact and then retested after sectioning or removal of each structure to simulate those removed during anterior release and posterior osteotomy. The total increases in axial rotation after posterior and anterior resections were calculated using a 3-dimensional motion capture camera system. For each ligament resection, the absolute and percent change in degrees of rotation was calculated from comparison with the intact specimen. The median data points were compared to account for outliers. Results. Resection of anterior structures was more efficacious than resection of posterior structures. An 8.8% to 71.9% increase in the amount of axial rotation was achieved by a posterior release, whereas resection of anterior structures led to a 141% to 288% increase in rotation. The differences between the anterior and posterior resections at all levels tested (T2–T3, T6–T7, and T10–T11) were significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion. Anterior release generated significantly more thoracic rotation than posterior osteotomy in biomechanical testing of human cadaver spines. Level of Evidence: N/A


One of the intentions of this column is to let you share the experiences of some of the computer graphics Pioneers. This month, we are most fortunate to present the following column from a friend --- and one of our industry's "movers and shakers" --- Randy Stickrod, whom many of you will recognize from his days at Computer Graphics World magazine (CGW). Enjoy!


The invention provides a lifeboat inspection manipulation remote control system. The problem that due to the fact that an existing lifeboat needs to be manipulated by people in the inspection process, potential personal safety hazards are caused is solved. The lifeboat inspection manipulation remote control system comprises a mechanical manipulation device used on a lifeboat and a remote control device arranged on the bank foundation, the remote control device and the mechanical manipulation device are in wireless data communication, the mechanical manipulation device is provided with an integrated control box, a state induction component, a movement manipulation component, a camera, a receiving antenna and a slave controller are arranged in the integrated control box, the slave controller is electrically connected with the state induction component, the movement manipulation component, the camera and the receiving antenna, the remote control device is provided with a remote control manipulator, a displayer, a wireless receiving and sending device and a master controller, the master controller is in electric control connection with the remote control manipulator, the displayer and the wireless receiving and sending device, and wireless signals are transmitted between the wireless receiving and sending device and the receiving antenna. The manipulation movement is completed through wireless remote control, the lifeboat can be inspected, and personnel safety is guaranteed.


Abstract : This three year study was designed primarily to investigate variations in precipitation characteristics along lines. Instrumentation utilized included a dual wavelength (3 and 10 cm) radar, recording raingages, and raindrop spectrometers, all partially operated with support from other sources. Radar data recorded and analyzed were confined to azimuths in the immediate vicinity of the radial along which the raingages and spectrometers were located, and elevation angles from 0 deg -4.5 deg above ground. Radar reflectivity and attenuation were measured by the radar system, with liquid water content calculated from the attenuation information. The surface raingages were utilized to obtain rainfall rates and amounts while the raindrop spectrometers yielded dropsize spectra as well as rainfall rate data. The radar data indicated large, small-scale variations for the variables measured along the radar radials of interest for four rain periods examined. Both convective and stratiform precipitation were sampled, the convective rains having greater maxima of the variables as well as greater time and space variability for the measured parameters. (Author)


It is challenging to demonstrate the ideas of infiltration capacity and actual infiltration rates into soil from a water supply (such as rainfall) event because infiltration capacity models are usually given as a function of time. This article outlines a new visual method by which the actual infiltration rate can be demonstrated using an Excel spreadsheet file. The visual method is appropriate for junior/senior and graduate students interested in water resources management courses such as hydrology, groundwater engineering, or soil physics. The first step is to construct a relationship between the capacity infiltration rate and the cumulative infiltration depth. This relationship serves as the basis to determine the actual infiltration rate. The next step is to use a visual iterative approach in Excel to determine the timing of runoff and the actual infiltration rates. Three representative examples are presented to illustrate the method. The first example represents a case of constant water supply rate. In the second example, we present a scenario with unsteady water supply rate, but having large enough rate to sustain continuous runoff once it started. The third example is a case of unsteady water supply rate with intermittent runoff after it started. This new approach is a valuable tool by which students and researchers can better understand the concepts related to infiltration capacity and actual infiltration rate in real-world applications. Impact Statement Relationships between water supply rates and actual infiltration rates into a soil are important concepts of many real-world applications. This article outlines a new visual method by which the actual infiltration rate can be determined using a spreadsheet file in a trial-and-error manner. With this new method, the infiltration and runoff concepts can be quantitatively demonstrated to better understand the difference between the infiltration capacity and actual infiltration.


Currently, as the application of robots becomes vital in every aspect of the society, the robotics technology will become dominate soon in the near future. Consequently, robotic systems will increasingly grow in size, number and complexity, while challenges are rising to significantly model such systems. In this paper, we describes a model based development approach for robotics system based on System Modeling Language (SysML) and conducts an empirical case study using an upper-arm rehabilitation robotics system. The proposed approach provide a clear view of the system architecture and facilitated communication and understanding among the practitioners, which further simplify the system integration process. Furthermore, it showed an exhaustive utilization of model-based system engineering methodology and SysML in order to address the challenges within the robotic systems development domain such as complexity, understandability and reusability.


Introduction: Breast Neoplasm is the second most frequent type of cancer worldwide, the most frequent in Spanish women and Andalusia one of the autonomous communities with the highest incidence. The most indicated curative therapy is mastectomy, there is a survival rate of 61% thanks to scientific advances. Mastectomized women affect changes in their self-perception and modify social, psychological, physical and intimate aspects as in sexuality. The most frequent nursing diagnoses in mastectomized women belong to the sexual scope. Despite being a major health problem, for society it remains an undervalued issue, so that an adequate approach is not carried out. The main objective of our study is to know the sexual health of women, breast cancer interventions, as well as the approach of nursing professionals, issues of sexuality. Case description: For the study we used the qualitative research method with a convenience sample of 11 women diagnosed with breast cancer and undergoing to a mastectomy. The interview consists of 16 questions that assess self-perception, the level of interdependence and satisfaction with nursing professionals. Discussion: The data obtained after the analysis of the interviews allow us to confirm that the most frequent diagnoses in women mastectomized by breast cancer are Body Image Disorder and Sexual Dysfunction. In addition, none of the interviewees dealt with issues of sexuality with nursing professionals during the healing process.


The Dutch paper and board industry is an energy-intensive sector that is actively searching for possibilities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to become more sustainable. In the production processes, large amounts of steam are used for drying. In the long term, the paper and board industry may be able to implement breakthrough technologies that do not require any steam. This report focuses on the medium term (up to 2030) and aims to give an overview of options for decarbonisation of the steam supply.


Lamina emergent compliant mechanisms (including origami-adapted compliant mechanisms) are mechanical devices that can be fabricated from a planar material (a lamina) and have motion that emerges out of the fabrication plane. Lamina emergent compliant mechanisms often exhibit undesirable parasitic motions due to the planar fabrication constraint. This work introduces a type of lamina emergent torsion (LET) joint that reduces parasitic motions of lamina emergent mechanisms (LEMs), and presents equations for modeling parasitic motion of LET joints. The membrane joint also makes possible one-way joints that can ensure origami-based mechanisms emerge from their flat state (a change point) into the desired configuration. Membrane enhanced LET joints, including one-way surrogate folds, are described here and show promise for use in a wide range of compliant mechanisms and origami-based compliant mechanisms. They are demonstrated as individual joints and in mechanisms such as a kaleidocycle (a 6R Bricard linkage), degree-4 origami vertices (spherical mechanisms), and waterbomb base mechanisms (an 8R multi-degree-of-freedom origami-based mechanism).


X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) is an important analytical method utilized to determine not only the electronic structure of a material, but also the elemental content of the material. However, it requires a high level of expertise to interpret XPS data, and the reliability of XPS analysis depends on the competence of the expert. To overcome these challenges, this article introduces the process of developing a deep learning model that can automatically interpret XPS data without human intervention. Furthermore, by understanding how a deep learning model can quantify elemental content in a spectrum, we provide insights into XPS analysis methods and the interpretation of the spectrum itself.


Transnationalism is clearly in the air. Expansion of transnational capital and mass media to even the remotest of hinterlands has provoked a spate of discourses on "globalization," "transnationalism," and the "crisis of the nation state." A core theme in these discourses is the penetration of national cultures and political systems by global and local driving forces. The nation-state is seen as weakened "from above" by transnational capital, global media, and emergent supra-national political institutions. "From below" it faces the decentering "local" resistances of the informal economy, ethnic nationalism, and grassroots activism. These developments are sometimes viewed in celebratory terms. For some they bring market rationality and liberalism to a disorderly world "from above." For others they generate conditions conducive to the creation of new liberatory practices and spaces "from below" like transnational migration and its attendant cultural hybridity. In more pessimistic readings, these developments are seen as preludes to a new form of capitalist modernization that is bound to convert the entire planet to "global consumerism." This volume of Comparative Urban and Community Research brings together a rich combination of theoretical reflections and grounded studies of transnational processes and practices that offer a more nuanced reading of "transnationalism from below" that is neither celebratory nor dystopian.


In this study, the potential use of indigenous natural loess(Hwangtoh) as a new construction material, via alkali activation in conjunction with microwave heating, was investigated. Hwangtoh pastes with three different mix proportions of varying alkali liquid concentrations at a constant liquid-to-Hwangtoh ratio of 0.55 were prepared. Through the investigation it was found that it is possible to prepare Hwangtoh paste with 19.02 N/㎟ at tile age of 4 hours with the alkali solution of 8M NaOH and 1:4.5 mass ratio of liquefied Na₂SiO₃ at the curing temperature of 60℃ by microwave heating. The strength development at early age of tile alkali activated Hwangtoh paste specimens may be attributed to both a higher rate of reaction and moisture evaporation due to microwave heating.


The long term goal of this procedure is to establis h a completely fused and stable region across the space formally occupied by the intervertebral disc.  Long term adjacent level degeneration after spinal fusion surgery has been documented in many clinical studies [1]; however, the etiology is not fully understood. A biomechanical hypothesis of the causes of adjacent level degeneration after fusion is that it is due to an altered stress environment and motion redistribution throughout the cervical column [2].


Back ground: The third largest cause of death around the globe is stroke. In the United States the largest cause of disability is also stroke. For stroke and coronary heart disease, independent main risk factor is diabetes mellitus. Objective: To determine the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in acute ischemic stroke patients at tertiary care hospital. Material and methods: This cross-sectional study done in General Medicine Department at alnafees medical college, Islamabad, Pakistan. For a period of one year this study was carried out from June 2018 to June 2019. In our study, totally 150 acute ischemic stroke patients were included to determine the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in acute ischemic stroke patients. SPPS version 19 was used to analyze our data. From both the indoor and emergency departments, all patients fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria for acute ischemic stroke were carefully chosen. Confirmation of acute ischemic stroke was confirmed by CT scan of brain and then HbA1c levels was done for all the confirm patients. Results: In our study, totally 150 patients were included. There were more male 53.33% (n=80) in our study as compared to female 46.66% (n=70). On the basis of age they were divided into three groups in our study. Group A (30-45 years) have 25 (16.66%) acute ischemic patients, Group B (46-60 years) have 60(40%) acute ischemic patients while Group C (61-75 years) have 65(43.33%) acute ischemic patients. Mean age was observed as 61±9 years. The overall prevalence of diabetes mellitus in acute ischemic stroke was 24% (n=36). In 76% (n=114) of the patient, diabetes mellitus was not observed. Conclusion: High prevalence of diabetes mellitus was observed amongst acute ischemic stroke patients. In order to reduce long-term morbidity and mortality, it is advised to diagnose all the acute ischemic stroke patients for diabetes mellitus. In order to know the exact prevalence of the problem, every health care setup must have surveillance record. Keywords: Prevalence; diabetes mellitus; acute ischemic stroke; surveillance


It is beneficial for disposal and utilization to improve the dehydration property of sewage sludge.Aimed at using sewage sludge as building materials,the dehydration property of sludge with adding shale and fly ash in sludge sedimentation process was investigated in this paper.The results indicated that the addition of shale or fly ash could markedly improve dehydration property of sewage sludge.The specific resistance of thickened mixture decreased from 1013 magnitude to 1011.And the moisture content of sludge after settlement and dehydration became low,which was beneficial to the subsequent processing.The volume of sludge after dehydrating was increased,but this increased volume is still acceptable taking into account the utilization of sludge as building materials.The positive effect on dehydration property of sludge with adding both shale and fly ash was better than the one by adding either.And when the dosage of shale and fly ash was respectively 5%,the dehydration property of sludge got best improvement and the volume of dehydrated sludge is not obviously increased.


Keyword: key words: dijkstra algorithm, implementation , spatial maps Abstrack: ABSTRACT :This application aims to determine the specific location from a map. So this application can determine the shortest path between two locations this application is a web-based applications, so it can be accessed easily via the internet. Location is limited to the South Jakarta area alone and does not take into account the weighting on the map such as traffic jams, red lights, and one-way street. This application is expected to help the user to find the shortest path between two locations via the Internet, which can be accessed anywhere, by anyone. Implementasi Algoritma Dijkstra pada Peta SpasialDosen Pembimbing : Dr. –Ing Adang Suhendra SSi, SKom, MSc


Tobacco brown spot is a serious disease in tobacco production.At present,the preventing and control method for tobacco brown spot is mainly using chemical control method.In order to find effective medicament that suit for popularizing in production,the field control effect selection experiment was conducted.The results indicated that all four bactericides had a certain control effect for preventing tobacco brown spot,in which the 40% of dimethachlon WP 500-fold liquid had the steadiest and the most stand out control effect.The last investigation of control effect of dimethachlon was over 80%,so it suit for popularization in production with large area.


Background: Beta-defensins (BD) are antimicrobial peptides that play a role in defense against pathogens. Beta-defensins (BD) are expressed by a variety of epithelial cells, including gingival epithelium, salivary glands, saliva and salivary duct. BD-1 is expressed constitutively, while BD-2 and BD-3 expressions can be induced by commensal bacteria. Probiotics are commensal bacteria, thus L. reuteri as probiotic bacteria may act as "inducer" for BD-2 in epithelial gingiva. S. mutans is the main bacteria causing dental caries and sensitive to BD-2. Purpose: This study was aimed to prove that the administration of probiotic L. reuteri may improve BD-2 expressions in the gingiva epithelium. Method: This study was conducted in vivo using twenty-four male Rattus norvegicus Wistar strains aged 10-12 weeks and weighed 120-150 g. Those rats were randomly divided into four groups, namely negative control group (not induced with L. reuteri or S. mutans), positive control group (induced with S. mutans for 14 days), treatment group 1 (induced with L. reuteri for 14 days and S. mutans for 7 days), and treatment group 2 (induced with L. reuteri and S. mutans for 14 days concurrently). The concentration of L. reuteri used was 4x10 8 cfu/ml, while the concentration of S. mutans was 1x 10 10 cfu/ml. 0.1 ml of each was dropped in the region of the mandibular incisors. BD-2 expression was calculated using immunohistochemical method. The difference of BD-2 expressions in gingival epithelial cells in the respective groups was analyzed by Anova/SPSS. Results: There were significant differences in BD-2 expressions in gingival epithelial cells in each group based on the results of Anova test (p=0.001). Conclusion: The administration of probiotic L. reuteri is able to increase BD-2 expressions in gingival epithelial cells.


Objective Record numbers of first‐ and second‐generation immigrants have won elected office over the last few electoral cycles, yet we find immigrants are still underrepresented at all levels of government. What are the perceived barriers to entry into political life among these New Americans? Method Using a unique survey data set that includes an oversample of first‐ and second‐generation immigrants who have enrolled in civic leadership trainings, we examine the similarities and differences between immigrant and nonimmigrant leaders. Results We find that immigrants are in many ways similar to their nonimmigrant counterparts in that access to structural resources help shape their political ambition. Yet immigrants, unlike their nonimmigrant counterparts, often have less of these resources and perceive their ability to capitalize on these resources as less feasible. Conclusions We find that the traditional barriers to office—lack of professional and political experiences, finances, and monied networks—all contribute to lower self‐perceived qualifications for office among both immigrants and nonimmigrants. Yet, the New American leaders who are highly politically involved, deeply rooted in their communities, and well‐positioned to run for office face the additional psychological barriers posed by their race and ethnicity, immigrant identity, citizenship status, language ability, and acculturation, barriers that are often offered in open‐ended essays as self‐evident and crippling. Leadership training programs play a crucial role in providing training and instilling confidence in would‐be immigrant candidates.


Among critical quality attributes which need to be monitored during drug development, potency is considered essential for its direct link to product effi cacy. Developing the relevant set of potency assays for cell-based medicinal products comes with numerous challenges due to the complex nature of the products. This paper highlights several approaches to consider when designing the potency assay strategy in the framework of current EU regulatory expectations. Potency is considered a critical quality attribute (CQA) for any biological product, and the implementation of relevant assays is o en at the centre of many challenges and discussions among developers and regulators throughout product development. Potency assessment is indeed important not only for manufacturing, as a tool to assess product quality and consistency, but also for clinical development to help predict product clinical e cacy and create a link to the dose. This link is di cult to establish for biologicals in general, and for cell therapy medicinal products the challenge is even more complicated. This is because these cellular products present a high level of molecular complexity, and their modes of action (MoA) may not always be fully understood and o en involve multiple pathways. The status of knowledge on the MoA supported by literature, together with the collection of development data and the use of a risk-based approach, will constitute important elements to build and defend the potency assessment strategy throughout product development and for registration. This article provides an overview of the EU regulatory expectations in terms of potency assessment for cell-based medicinal products (CBMPs). The retrospective analysis of the approach followed by both regulators and developers for some of the approved products illustrates how de ning an incremental potency strategy early on can help alleviate certain challenges and strengthen overall product development. Potency: De nition and evolving requirements Potency is de ned in the ICH Q6B guideline1 as: "The measure of the biological activity using a suitably quantitative biological assay (also called potency assay or bioassay), based on the attribute of the product which is linked to the relevant biological properties." Historically, the concept of potency has been applied to all types of drugs (starting with plants and chemicals) at the time when elucidation of structure was limited. Veri cation of potency was the only way to guarantee that the active substance would ful l its properties when used in patients. When establishing the rst Pharmacopoeial referential, the monographs made reference to "biological activity measurement". Nowadays, chemically synthesised small molecules usually have a wellde ned structure and elucidated MoA, hence the measure of strength ("content") by a dosage method is o en su cient. This "content" approach (in mass unit) could in fact be considered as the premise of the surrogate approach to potency assessment. The potency measurement requirement has been kept for the quality control of vaccines and other biologicals, which are complex structures and for which their activity is also largely dependent on the integrity of the molecular structure. This holds true for the new class of medicinal products, de ned as advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) in the EU legislation. Biological products, including ATMPs, feature much more complex molecular structures while their pharmacological activities and resulting MoA may not always be totally elucidated, as they sometimes involve multiple pathways. Content (in mass units) is therefore not a su cient measure of the actual biological activity (later referred to as potency) and speci c assays capable of detecting the functional activity of the product are required as part of overall quality assessment and quality control strategy. For most biologics, the main MoA is o en at least partly de ned and will help guide the design of the potency assay strategy. Challenges tend to be much greater for CBMPs, considering the intrinsic product variability, presence of cell mixtures, and extremely complex biological activities. In the context of such complex therapies, product knowledge gathered throughout development will help re ne and build pieceby-piece the relevant potency assessment strategy that may start with a simple indicator, such as a speci c cell surface marker, and evolve towards more relevant and reliable quantitation of biological activity. Product understanding, elucidation of the MoA, analysis of development data and the drawing of a correlation between quality attributes and clinical outcome will all contribute to the design of the nal potency measurements. It is therefore expected that potency assessment evolves throughout development before reaching the nal adopted tests for any given product. In fact it took nearly 35 years to develop a suitable potency assay for the Pertussis vaccine, and more than ten years to move from animal testing to a more reliable in vitro "content assay" for insulin. Regardless of these challenges, potency testing is seen as the cornerstone to a solid product development and relevant quality control strategy. Since it is the only quality attribute for which the test should be designed based on anticipated MoA and/or anticipated physiological function(s), the potency assay is critical to many aspects of development.


Purpose This article discusses the rationale for expanding the standard of care to include clinical evaluation of velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI)-specific quality of life, incorporation of VPI E...


The acute dermal toxicity of guanidine hydrochloride was evaluated in five male and five female New Zealand White rabbits. Guanidine hydrochloride (2 g/kg) was applied topically to the clipped dorsal skin surface for 24 hours. No compound-related deaths or clinical signs were observed; however, guanidine hydrochloride did produce dermal irritation, necrosis, and eschar formation under conditions of the study.


A stand-in is a common technique for movies and TV A stand-in is a common technique for movies and TV programs in foreign languages. The current stand-in that programs in foreign languages. The current stand-in that only substitutes the voice channel results awkward only substitutes the voice channel results awkward matching to the mouth motion. Videophone with automatching to the mouth motion. Videophone with automatic voice translation are expected to be widely used in matic voice translation are expected to be widely used in the near future, which may face the same problem withthe near future, which may face the same problem without lip-synchronized speaking face image translation. In out lip-synchronized speaking face image translation. In this paper, we propose a method to track motion of the this paper, we propose a method to track motion of the face from the video image, that is one of the key techface from the video image, that is one of the key technologies for speaking image translation. nologies for speaking image translation. Almost all the old tracking algorithms aim to Almost all the old tracking algorithms aim to detect feature points of the face. However, these algodetect feature points of the face. However, these algorithms had problems, such as blurring of a feature point rithms had problems, such as blurring of a feature point between frames and occlusion of the hidden feature point between frames and occlusion of the hidden feature point by rotation of the head, and so on. In this paper, we by rotation of the head, and so on. In this paper, we propose a method which detects movement and rotation propose a method which detects movement and rotation of the head given the three dimensional shape of the face, of the head given the three dimensional shape of the face, by template matching using a 3D personal face wireby template matching using a 3D personal face wireframe model. The evaluation experiments are carried out frame model. The evaluation experiments are carried out with the measured reference data of the head. The prowith the measured reference data of the head. The proposed method achieves 0.48 angle error in average. This posed method achieves 0.48 angle error in average. This result confirms effectiveness of the proposed method. result confirms effectiveness of the proposed method.


This paper deals with the references to the Jewish community, its members and interests in Bosnia in official vilayet newspapers during the late Ottoman times until the Austro-Hungarian occupation in 1878. Two kinds of references can be discerned: ones related to the Jewish community in Bosnia, and the other referring to the community in Serbia. In this context, numerous questions of integration, language, education and state patronization are treated.


The city of fuping in central china (about an hour by car from xi'an) is a dragon sleeping on a treasure trove of shards that one day may uncover for archeologists the true history of Chinese ceramics. In the same city today, a sprawling modern structure houses the FuLe International Ceramic Arts Museums (FLICAM), where a large volume of contemporary ceramic works are showcased - a reminder of the quiet city's ancient ways. This was the place where 22 ceramics artists from the Southeast Asian region gathered from 4 May to 4 June in 2012 to celebrate pottery as art in the 2nd Southeast Asian Ceramics Conference.


FIELD: process engineering. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to making of protective element having substrate with at least one opening covered on one side by translucent film. Said film is applied over solid translucent coat on the substrate top and bottom sides. Note here that coat forming material is applied in large amount in zone of said opening or said opening is filled with filler completely prior to coat application. EFFECT: ruled out fouling nearby opening edges, stability of protective element at flexure. 7 cl, 4 dwg


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The results of an investigation (floristic determination, chromosome number and the composition of the essential oil) of a mint-population, growing at Oudemolen (Dr.) have been rendered. According to a morphological determination and the composition of the essential oil it proved to be a hybrid between Mentha longifolia (L.) Hudson and Mentha suaveolens Ehrh. that is Mentha × niliaca Juss. ex Jacq. The seedlings of the hybrid did not differ from the original population concerning their habit and the composition of the essential oil, of which piperitone oxide is the main constituent. Chromosome countings gave for the population found 2n = 24; the same number as often found for Mentha longifolia and for Mentha suaveolens. From these data we voted for the hybrid form of Mentha × niliaca Juss.ex Jacq. with a gene composition of cc aa PP rr.


A new diterpenoid, phyllostachysin B(l) together with known compound phyllostachysin A were isolated from the ethereal extract of the leaves of Rabdosia phyllostachys (Buch-Kam. ex D.Don) Hara (Labiatae) collected in Yunnan, China. The structrue of (1) was established as 6β, 11β, 14β-trihydroxy-15α-acetoxy-ent-kaur-16-en-20-aldehyde-7-one.


ABSTRACT Problematic fossils are described from Late Ediacaran to Early Cambrian red sandstones of the Arumbera Sandstone, Grant Bluff, and Central Mount Stuart Formations in central Australia, within a new systematic classification of Vendobionta. Arumberia banksi has been one of the most problematic of Ediacaran fossils, at first considered a fossil and then a sedimentary or organo-sedimentary structure. Our re-examination of the type material and collection of new material reveals misconceptions about its topology: it was a recessive fossil on the bed top, protruding down from the counterpart overlying slab. The concave-up body was 3 mm thick and chambered above a diffuse lower surface, so not a sedimentary structure. Also re-evaluated is the discoid fossil Hallidaya brueri, here including "Skinnera brooksi' as its upper surface. A new species (Noffkarkys storaaslii gen. et sp. nov.) is a multilobed frond with regular, fine, trapezoidal quilts. Three new records of Trepassia wardae, Dickinsonia costata, and Ernietta plateauensis are reported from the Arumbera and Grant Bluff Formations. Reevaluation of palaeomagnetic and biostratigraphic data suggest an hiatus of 26 million years at the Ediacaran–Cambrian boundary within the Arumbera Formation, but some of this missing time is filled by the Grant Bluff and Central Mount Stuart Formations.


Objective: To explore the methcds, indications of laparoscopic hernioplasty and its advantage and disadvantage. Methods: From Jun.1995 through Dec.2001, 75 patients with inguinal hernia were treated by the laparoscopic technique. There were 53 cases of indirect inguinal hernia, 14 cases of direct inguinal hernia and 8 cases of small hernia. The laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal patch repair(TAPP) was performed in 48 patients. Closure of the internal ring was performed in 10 patients. Laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal patch repair was performed in 17 patients. Results: All operations ended successfully. The average time of operation was 62.5 (10~180) min. The average duration of postoperative stay was 5.4 (2~7) days. There was no conversion into open surgery. Except in one case where the mesh used for repair was proved to be too small, there was no other long-term recurrences. Conclusions: The laparoscopic mesh repair of hernias is a satisfactory technique with a low recurrence rate and a low major complication rate.


The foliar and systemic experiments were randomized complete block designs with 6 replicates each and were conducted at Presque Isle, Maine on land that was in clover in 1983. The planting dates were 22 May, 1984 for the systemic experiment and 23 May, for the foliar experiment. In each experiment the 3.0-m space between blocks and the 1.4-m space between columns and at the sides and ends of the experiments were sown to oats after planting. Each plot consisted of 4 rows of potatoes 0.9 m apart and 15.0 m long. The healthy Katahdin seed pieces ca. 75 g each were planted with a tractor pulled assisted feed planter. Fertilizer and hilling practices were normal for the area. Late blight was controlled by 8 foliar applications of Diathane M-45 (1681 g/ha weeks of 9 and 16 Jul, 2242 g/ha weeks of 23, 30 Jul, 6, 13, 20 and 27 Aug). Soil applications of insecticides were made with a modified Gandy applicator just prior to planting or as a sidedressing after emergence. Foliar insecticide applications were made with a Century boom sprayer, 3 nozzles per row at 7.0 kg/cm2 pressure and 1.2 kl/ha. Numbers of aphids (by species) were counted on top, middle, and bottom leaves of 25 plants in the middle rows of each plot. When dates of count and application were the same, aphid counts were made prior to applications of the insecticide. Analyses of variance were calculated following transformation of the raw data using log10(x + 1). Means of the total number of wingless aphids were compared using DMRT and then reconverted. The soil was classified as Caribou Loam, pH 5.2. Total monthly rainfall for Jun, Jul, and Aug was respectively 15.52, 13.74 and 7.26 cm. The average temp for each of the same 3 months was 15.6, 20.0 and 19.7°C.


The fluorous tertiary phosphine [R f6 -(CH 2 ) 2 ] 3 P [R fn =CF 3 (CF 2 ) n-1 ] and excess PhCH 2 Br, CH 3 (CH 2 ) 3 OSO 2 CF 3 , or R f6 (CH 2 ) 2 OSO 2 CF 3 react (CF 3 C 6 H 5 , 45-110 °C) to give the phosphonium salts (PhCH 2 )[R f6 (CH 2 ) 2 ] 3 P + Br- (2, 71%), [CH 3 (CH 2 ) 3 ] [R f6 (CH 2 ) 2 ] 3 P + CF 3 SO 3 - (3, 65%), or [R f6 -(CH 2 ) 2 ] 4 P + CF 3 SO 3 - (4, 83%). The phosphines [R f6 -(CH 2 ) 2 ] 2 [R f8 (CH 2 ) 2 ]P and [R f8 (CH 2 ) 2 ] 3 P are similarly elaborated with R f6 (CH 2 ) 2 I, R f8 (CH 2 ) 2 I, or R f8 -(CH 2 ) 2 Br (DMF, 115 °C) to [R f8 (CH 2 ) 2 ] 4-x [R f6 -(CH 2 ) 2 ) x P + I- (x=3, 7; 2, 8; 1, 9; 0, 10) or [R f8 -(CH 2 ) 2 ) 4 P + Br- (80-60%). The salts exhibit melting points between 110°C and 43°C, with lower values favored by less symmetrical cations, R f6 segments, and triflate and bromide anions. Solubilities decrease in the solvent sequence CF 3 C 6 F 5 (all salts at least moderately soluble, room temperature) > acetone > THF > CF 3 C 6 H 5 > CF 3 C 6 F 11 > CH 3 C 6 H 5 , Et 2 O, CH 2 Cl 2 , hexane (all salts insoluble at elevated temperatures); some appreciably increase upon heating. Partition coefficients are very biased towards fluorous phases (>93:<7). The salts can be quite efficient at extracting picrate from water into CF 3 C 6 F 5 (97-86% for 2, 4, 9, 10) or CF 3 C 6 H 5 (85-66% for 2-4), demonstrating their potential for phase transfer catalysis. A CF 3 C 6 F 5 solution of R f8 (CH 2 ) 3 I and aqueous NaCl react at 100°C in the presence (but not the absence) of 9 to give R f8 (CH 2 ) 3 Cl.


Abstract Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) is widely used in machinery and construction due to their extra-ordinary mechanical properties. Up to now, conventional drilling is the most common machining process to facilitate holes on CFRP laminates for the component assembly. However, drilling-induced delamination is widely considered as the most undesirable damage and challenging failure mode in this process. The present paper aims to propose a convenient and quick method to predict the mechanical properties of open-hole laminated plain woven CFRP composites more accurately. First, the delamination results of nondestructive test by C-scan and simulation were compared after practical experiment and numerical simulation of drilling process. Second, an equivalent parameter was proposed to simplify the delamination regions with complex boundaries, and the mechanical property evaluation model was constructed by introducing the initial delamination damage area, which was obtained from the drilling numerical simulation results. Finally, the effectiveness of the proposed method was demonstrated by analyzing the mechanical properties and failure modes of CFRP with processing delamination damage under loading conditions of tension, compression and bending. Therefore, the proposed method in this paper can help understand the degradation mechanism of composites after drilling and provide guidance for the design of open-hole laminated plain woven CFRP composites.


Tamibarotene (TM411) is a synthetic retinoic acid receptor‐α/‐β selective retinoid that is chemically more stable than all‐trans retinoic acid. This study was designed to evaluate the activity of TM411 in multiple myeloma (MM) and the effects of TM411 combined with a glucocorticoid (GC). In vitro, five human myeloma cells were treated with TM411 alone, GC alone, or TM411 + GC. Cell survival was analyzed by the tetrazolium dye assay and the Hoechst 33342/propidium iodide double‐staining method. The effect of TM411 + GC was assessed by the isobologram method. In vivo, the growth‐inhibitory effects of the drugs on RPMI‐8226 cell xenografts established in SCID mice were examined. The effects of the agents on IL‐6‐mediated signaling pathways were also analyzed by Western blotting. TM411 was 2‐ to 10‐fold more potent, in terms of its growth‐inhibitory effect, than all‐trans retinoic acid. The combination of TM411 and GC was found to show a markedly synergistic interaction. While increased expressions of the IL‐6 receptor, phosphorylated MAPK, and Akt were observed after exposure to GC, TM411 attenuated this increase in the expressions, suggesting that such modification of the effect of GC by TM411 might be the possible mechanism underlying the synergistic interaction. Furthermore, TM411 + GC showed a supra‐additive inhibitory effect in a xenograft model as compared with TM411 or GC alone. These results imply that the combination of TM411 + GC might be highly effective against MM, and suggest the need for clinical evaluation of TM411 + GC for the treatment of MM. (Cancer Sci 2009; 100: 1137–1143)


The article provides analysis of macroseismic descriptions from historical records of the strongest earthquakes in Kamchatka region in 1737. Results of the analysis were compared with data from parametric lines in «The New Catalogue of strong earthquakes in the USSR from ancient times to 1975» and «Seismic zoning in the USSR, 1968». The article contains updates on number of earthquakes in 1737 and provides estimations of their locations and magnitudes. Only two strongest events occurred in 1737: the first is dated 1737.10.17 and the second – 1737.11.04.


The aerospace trend is towards the More Electric Aircraft (MEA), which consists in the progressive electrification of the main on-board systems and services. The resulting increase of the aircraft electrical loading involves significant implications for on-board electrical generation systems, realizing the so-called More Electric Engine (MEE). In the MEE concept the electrical generators are integrated inside the main gas turbine engine to generate electrical power. In the paper the magnet losses of a surface mounted Permanent Magnet (PM) generator with non-overlapping fractional-slot concentrated windings, positioned in the front stage of the gas turbine engine, are evaluated. The benefits of the magnet segmentation aimed to the machine rotor losses reduction are investigated by means of a Finite Element Method analyses. The permanent magnet segmentation effects on machine performance and cogging torque are put in evidence too.


Barcelona Televisió was born out of the desire of a group of neighbourhood television stations to broadcast over a shared channel. However, over the years, what started out as a television project has developed into a multiplatform medium and, more recently, a transmedia system. The channel's commitment to moving in this direction is reflected in its recent change of name to Betevé. In comparison with other local television channels in Catalonia, Betevé has experienced the most development, particularly in terms of innovation, as it has benefitted from a far higher budget. The aim of this work is to analyse how Betevé has developed and examine how it has adapted to the digital era and become a transmedia system. The research has been carried out using qualitative methodology, consisting of reviewing documents and conducting in-depth interviews. The results conclude that the channel has evolved from being a loose conglomerate of hyperlocal community-oriented amateur media to being a professional, metropolitan and transmedia system. Betevé's transformation into a transmedia system is due to a number of key factors, such as its wide range of broadcasting platforms, its constant effort to innovate in technology and its broadcasting of content adapted to the unique potential of each different platform. Nevertheless, it still has some way to go in this respect. In addition to describing the channel's transmedia elements, this work will also outline the challenges faced and to face, such as how to move project design away from a television-centred approach. This work has taken a novel approach as it sets out the challenges and opportunities which transmedia represent for local media, not only with regard to content and storytelling, but also in relation to the overall structure of the media.


ABSTRACT Sour Lake is a large piercement salt dome located in southern Hardin County, Texas. Recent deformation of the cellar and wellhead of one of the salt cavern storage wells initiated a geologic investigation into the cause of the deformation and its future impact. Unlike many of the other Gulf Coast salt diapirs that have a flat or inclined upper salt surface, the upper surface of the salt at Sour Lake is strongly domed with over 1000ft of relief. The geologic investigation showed that the diapir has maintained a near-surface position since at least Yegua time and appears to be characterized by a passive or down-building stage. However, the central area of the diapir has been an area of active uplift since late Frio time resulting in a complex graben system forming over the central area of the dome. The cause of the 1929 sinkhole occurrence at Sour Lake was re-evaluated and provided the basis for mapping the changes in ground level between 1923 and 1965. These changes in elevation show areas of uplift and subsidence that correspond to the underlying graben system. In addition to being located in the area of active uplift, the storage well experiencing the deformation is also located on a smaller and more active area of salt uplift (a salt spine). Since the late 1960's, this spine has begun moving and has resulted in the over-pressuring of the caprock and adjacent sands. Active salt movement at Sour Lake has resulted in uplift and extension of the overlying strata and has produced surface subsidence.


154 155 Patients with cancer are at higher risk of severe coronavirus infectious disease 2019 156 (COVID-19), but the mechanisms underlying virus-host interactions during cancer 157 therapies remain elusive. When comparing nasopharyngeal swabs from cancer and non158 cancer patients for RT-qPCR cycle thresholds measuring acute respiratory syndrome 159 coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) in 1063 patients (58% with cancer, 89% COVID-19), we 160 found that malignant disease favors the magnitude and duration of viral RNA shedding 161 concomitant with prolonged serum elevations of type 1 IFN that anticorrelated with 162 anti-RBD IgG antibodies. Chronic viral RNA carriers exhibited the typical 163 immunopathology of severe COVID-19 at the early phase of infection including 164 circulation of immature neutrophils, depletion of non-conventional monocytes and a 165 general lymphopenia that, however, was accompanied by a rise in plasmablasts, 166 activated follicular T helper cells, and non-naive Granzyme B + FasL + , Eomes high TCF167 1 high , PD-1 + CD8 + Tc1 cells. Virus-induced lymphopenia worsened cancer-associated 168 lymphocyte loss, and low lymphocyte counts correlated with chronic SARS-CoV-2 RNA 169 shedding, COVID-19 severity and a higher risk of cancer-related death in the first and 170 second surge of the pandemic. Lymphocyte loss correlated with significant changes in 171 metabolites from the polyamine and biliary salt pathways as well as increased blood 172 DNA from Enterobacteriaceae and Micrococcaceae gut family members in long term 173 viral carriers. We surmise that cancer therapies may exacerbate the paradoxical 174 association between lymphopenia and COVID-19-related immunopathology, and that 175 the prevention of COVID-19-induced lymphocyte loss may reduce cancer-associated 176 death. 177 178 179 180 181 All rights reserved. No reuse allowed without permission. (which was not certified by peer review) is the author/funder, who has granted medRxiv a license to display the preprint in perpetuity. The copyright holder for this preprint this version posted May 5, 2021. ; https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.04.26.21250357 doi: medRxiv preprint


In recent years, the use of the cloud has become one of the essential elements when constructing a system for deploying web services. By combining serverless cloud services, various web services can be performed without building servers. However, serverless environments have various limitations, and traditional methods of building servers on VM are indispensable. In addition, technology for migrating VM to physically different hosts was established, and it became possible to easily migrate VM between hosts under the same cloud management. However, depending on the server running on VM, there may be restrictions on the range that can be physically moved. We have solved the problem by focusing on the problem that migration can be performed without checking the information about the server running on the VM at the time of migration. Therefore, in this paper, we introduce a managing technique for VM migration policy in the cloud using blockchain, and show that it is more useful than the conventional policy management method.


Abstract In this paper we consider the generalized impulsive system with Riemann-Liouville fractional-order q ∈ (1,2) and obtained the error of the approximate solution for this impulsive system by analyzing of the limit case (as impulses approach zero), as well as find the formula for a general solution. Furthermore, an example is given to illustrate the importance of our results.


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The theorems of Bernstein-Doetsch, and Ostrowski, concerning the continuity of midconvex functions are extended to open subsets of locally compact and root-approximable topological groups.


In recent years, the number of linguistically diverse students (LDS) in the U.S. public school system has significantly increased (Araujo, 2009). Public school enrollment is projected to grow to 54 million in the year 2018 (Planty et al., 2009). Currently, one in every four students in the public school system is a LDS (NCELA, 2007). Evidence points to a wide gap between native English speakers and LDS on achievement tests (Albus, Thurlow, & Liu, 2002). Research on school counselor involvement in school, family, and community (SFC) partnerships is insufficient; few studies have examined school counselor involvement in SFC partnerships with linguistically diverse families (LDF). Using unexamined variables, this study extends the findings of Bryan and Griffin (2010) and Aydin, Bryan, and Duys (2011) by examining how school and school counselor-related variables impact involvement in SFC partnerships with LDF. Variables include bilingual status, caseload, percentage of LDS, free and reduced price lunch (FRPL) status, and specific instruction received in SFC partnerships working with LDF. This national study surveyed 916 school counselors using quantitative research designs as measured by The School Counselor Involvement in Partnerships Survey (SCIPS) instrument. Using linear regression models, t-tests, ANOVAs, correlations, and a multiple regression model, this study examines the complex interplay of school and school counselor-related factors that influence involvement. Whenever school counselors used translators, they were more involved in SFC partnerships with LDF. While general partnership-related training affected involvement, specialized training in SFC partnerships with LDF predicts stronger involvement, accentuating the importance of integrating specialized curricular training. School and school counselor-related factors were associated with involvement in SFC partnerships with LDF; the relationship varied by the type of involvement (i.e., school-family


The present invention relates generally to novel calcimimetic compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them. The invention also relates to methods of treating of diseases or disorders related to the function of the calcium sensing receptor using the compounds represented in Formula I.