We are conducting research on computer-aided edutainment with a view to creating learning environments where anybody can acquire advanced skills. In this paper, we focus on dance actions as a part of edutainment research and propose a method to evaluate dance skills through motion analysis. Our method consists of wavelet multi-resolution analysis and correlation analysis. Firstly, by using wavelet multiresolution analysis, we decompose complex dance motion data acquired from a motion-capture system into different frequency components. And by applying correlation analysis to the decomposed data, we extract motion features that play a dominant role in evaluating sense of rhythm and harmony of movement of each body part. By comparing the extracted features of amateurs to those of experts, we have achieved a quantitative evaluation method for dance skills. Through experiments, we confirmed that there is a strong correlation amongst extracted motion features and subjective evaluation results of dance skills. Using the proposed method, we have developed a computer-aided edutainment system for dance. By mapping motioncaptured dance data and its evaluation results onto the 3-D CG figure, our system enables users to visually know bad points of their dance and acquire more advanced dance skills.


L2 lexical knowledge has been an issue that has attracted much attention among SLA scholars, with studies examining the impact of different language teaching approaches on vocabulary knowledge. However, little research has been conducted to determine the amount of exposure needed for significant lexical improvement. This paper explores the impact of varying instructed amount of exposure on 112 CLIL primary-school learners' receptive knowledge of high-frequency vocabulary. Participants were asked to respond to the 1K and 2K of the Updated Vocabulary Levels Tests (Webb et al.). Data were examined looking into differences related to the amount of L2 exposure. Findings suggest a possible effect of instructed amount of exposure on the recognition of high-frequency words, which is discussed concerning its possible implications for the CLIL instructional practice.


Wood from matured oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) trunks (OPT) or oil palm wood (OPW) is an ideal alternative material to substitute timber that is now experiencing depletion. As the world second largest producer of palm oil, there are 5.64 million ha of oil palm plantations in Malaysia, which accounts for 17% of the total land area of Malaysia (MPOB 2015). Oil palm trees are being replanted at the end of their economic lifespan, which is 25–30 years, generating an estimation of 7 million metric tons of felled OPT annually (Bakar et al. 2008). As a biomass waste, full utilisation of these felled OPT could be beneficial from environmental and socioeconomical aspects. Nevertheless, OPW is very susceptible to biological deterioration agents such as termites and fungi, despite having better radial and tangential stability than rubberwood. The biological durability of OPW is very low, classified as class 5 or perishable (Bakar et al. 2013). Therefore, treatment is needed to improve its biological durability. Heat treatment RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY MODEL OF HYDROTHERMAL TREATMENT PARAMETERS ON DECAY RESISTANCE OF OIL PALM WOOD


Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of leflunomide in refractory primary nephrotic syndrome.Method Sixty-six patients with refractory primary nephrotic syndrome were involved in this study.Thirty-four patients were treated with leflunomide combined with prednisone for six months.The other thirty-two patients were treated with cyclophosphamide combined with prednisone for six months.The efficacy was assessed by subsequent changes in total of 24h urine protein,liver function and kidney function.Results In the group of leflunomide,the total effective rate was 8.5% and the rate of complete clinical remission(CCR) and significant clinical remission(SCR) and partial clinical remission(PCR) was 64.7%,17.6% and 8.8%,respectively.In the group of cyclophosphamide,the total effective rate was 81.2% and the rate of CCR and SCR and PCR was 50%,12.5% and 12.5%,respectively.The total rate of complete clinical remission and significant clinical remission in LEF group was markedly higher than that in CTX group.The effective rate was 93.75% and 92.3% in subgroup of minimal change disease(MCD) and mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis(MsPGN),which was significantly higher than 60% in the group of membranous nephropathy(MN).Compared with CTX,total of 24h urine protein was low,and the amount of total plasma protein and plasma albumin was high.The concentration of serum TNF and IL-1 could be reduced equally by LEF and CTX treatment.The total rate of side-effect in LEF group(8.8%) was significantly lower than that in CTX group(43.8%).Conclusion Leflunomide is more effective and safe in treatment of refractory primary nephrotic syndrome than cyclophosphamide.


Activation of the metallocene complexes (n‐C4H9‐(η5‐C5H4))2ZrCl2 (BuCp2ZrCl2) and rac‐1,2‐ethylenebis(1‐η5‐C9H6)ZrCl2 (EBIZrCl2) using methylaluminoxane (MAO) was investigated by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI‐MS). Formation of dinuclear complexes at low Al : Zr ratios, which is accompanied by catalyst deactivation, occurs in the former case. In contrast, this behavior was not observed at similar Al : Zr ratios in the case of the EBIZrCl2 complex. Both active [BuCp2ZrMe2AlMe2][MAO(Me)] 3 and deactivated [(BuCp2Zr)2(μ‐CH2)μ‐Cl][MAO(Me)] 9 complexes were detected in leaching experiments using a SiO2‐MAO‐supported BuCp2ZrCl2 catalyst and excess MAO. DFT studies of the structure and UV‐Vis spectra calculated for the dinuclear cations 9 detected by ESI‐MS suggest that these species may account for long‐wavelength absorption seen in experimental spectra of complexes like BuCp2ZrCl2 upon activation with MAO.


The incidence and mortality rate of colorectal cancer (CRC) in China have been increasing all the times. The "precision medicine" proposed in recent years is of great significance for the study of the occurrence, development, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of CRC. On the basis of molecular typing, circulating tumor DNA sequencing is used to diagnose, guide clinical treatment and evaluate the prognosis of CRC patients. However, there is still a lack of clinical trials with large samples on Chinese ethnicity. In order to treat CRC patients individually, genetic database of Chinese ethnicity is need to be established.

Key words:
Colorectal neoplasms; DNA; Review; Precision medicine


We demonstrate a multi-mode ultrasonic non-destructive evaluation (NDE) system based on a hybrid transducer including an optoacoustic (OA) prism. In this system, the OA prism with a flexible curved transmitter is capable of not only generating acoustic signals with high OA conversion efficiency but also covering a wide angular range to initiate various acoustic wave modes into a specimen whose interface is in contact with the OA prism. The latter angular manipulation provides great flexibility for NDE, which is uniquely enabled by developing and employing the curved OA transmitter coated on the prism. Using finite-element-based simulation, we validate acoustic signal generation and propagation inside an aluminum specimen. Then, excitation, propagation, and acquisition of shear and Rayleigh wave modes are confirmed experimentally. As feasibility demonstration, our hybrid transducer system, consisting of the OA prism and a piezoelectric receiver, is utilized for NDE of an aluminum specimen which includes air void discontinuity of 5-mm diameter. This is realized by multi-mode acoustic excitation from the OA prism with incident angles of 33°, 42°, 47°, and 60°. This exhibits detection accuracy less than 2% as confirmed by comparing calculated and measured time-of-flight values. Such OA prism-based realization of all range of angular wave modes allows our system to be potentially useful for NDE over broad metallic materials as long as their sound speed is faster than that of the OA prism, without causing additional reverberation noise commonly observed in conventional piezoelectric counterparts.


Source Citation Lucassen W, Geersing GJ, Erkens PM, et al. Clinical decision rules for excluding pulmonary embolism: a meta-analysis. Ann Intern Med. 2011;155:448-60. 21969343


This article concerns the daguerreotype in the collection of the Institute of Spanish Cultural Heritage (IPCE) bearing the reference number SB-9999. The daguerreotype represents the French dancer Marie Guy-Stephan dressed in the costume of the Jaleo de Jerez.


Usually the Izmenchivoe Lake (Sakhalin area) is connected with Okhotsk sea by channel through which the exchange of water masses that rich oxygen is carried out. But sometimes the channel was out and the products of decomposition of biomass accumulate on the bottom and lake starts turned into swamp. Therefore, in 2007 the researches of conditions that promoting of channel out were undertaken. Two topographical surveys on the spit, separating a lagoon from the sea and two bathymetric surveys of a coastal site, accompanied by samples of a bottom material were fulfilled. Also 4 bottom stations with hydrostatic pressure sensor were installed on depth from 5 to 11 m. Also in a point with depth about 12 m the current meter SonTek Argonaut was installed. The obtained records allowed to study the characteristics of waves in a wide range of periods from wind waves and swell up to tides. The carrying out of experimental researches allowed to determine the characteristics of waves parameters in different synoptic situations - from the strong storm in 25 September 2007 up to quiet weather. It is detected, that at strong storms take place erosion of a shore to the north from Izmenchivoe Lake. Northern winds that are typical for a back part of a cyclone stipulate moving the bottom material to the side of spite. These conditions are a main reason of channel out. This also is promoted by derivation infragravity edge waves with periods about 80 and 120 s as a result of transformation of wind waves in a near-shore area.


In the new period,the teacher morality and style is concerned and debated widely,and related to long-term development of the education career of our country.According to my educational teaching experience and comprehension for many years,and from the perspective of the connotation of the teachers ' morality and style,some views on the construction of teachers ' morality and style were put forward in this essay.


The use of lower limb tests in the paediatric population is of great importance for diagnostic evaluations. The aim of this study is to understand the relationship between the tests performed on the feet and ankles, covering all of its planes, and the spatiotemporal parameters of children's gait. Methods: It is a cross-sectional observational study. Children aged between 6 and 12 years participated. Measurements were carried out in 2022. An analysis of three tests used to assess the feet and ankles (FPI, the ankle lunge test, and the lunge test), as well as a kinematic analysis of gait using OptoGait as a measurement tool, was performed. Results: The spatiotemporal parameters show how Jack's Test is significant in the propulsion phase in its % parameter, with a p-value of 0.05 and a mean difference of 0.67%. Additionally, in the lunge test, we studied the % of midstance in the left foot, with a mean difference between the positive test and the 10 cm test of 10.76 (p value of 0.04). Conclusions: The diagnostic analysis of the functional limitation of the first toe (Jack's test) is correlated with the spaciotemporal parameter of propulsion, as well as the lunge test, which is also correlated with the midstance phase of gait.


Organic-inorganic (O-I) polymers are nanostructured systems prospective for synthesis of multifunctional materials. The hybrid polymers involving inorganic nanodomains dispersed in a polymer matrix are typical nanomaterials showing extraordinary properties under optimum conditions. Both nanoand microstructure of the nanocomposite are of importance in optimizing the material properties. In order to achieve desirable material characteristics, however, a sufficiently strong interface interaction is necessary. Therefore, control of the interaction between phases and morphology of hybrids are of crucial importance. We have studied two types of the O-I polymers based on epoxy networks : (a) the hybrids prepared by in situ generation of the silica structure by the sol-gel process within the network, and (b) the networks containing well defined inorganic nanobuilding blocks polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS). The epoxy-amine networks were used as an organic matrix to be reinforced with an inorganic phase. We have followed formation of the epoxy-silica/POSS nanocomposites and determined the resulting structure and interaction between phases. Control of the interphase interaction and evaluation of its effect on morphology and mechanical properties is the main goal of this paper.


The utility model provides a four-row spike-stalk harvesting type maize harvesting machine header which is manufactured and arranged in the front of a cab. The spike-stalk harvesting type maize harvesting machine header comprises an upper header and a lower header, wherein the upper header is placed above the lower header, the upper header is composed of a spike picking device, a fruit spick collecting device, lift conveyers and the like, the upper header utilizes the roller type spike picking device which is composed of four pairs of spike picking rollers, and one scraper type lift conveyer is arranged on the right side of the lower spike picking roller of each pair of spike picking rollers. The lower header is mainly composed of a reciprocating type straw cutting-off device, a straw collecting auger, a straw conveying device, a straw cutting-up and throwing device and the like, wherein the reciprocating type straw cutting-off device is arranged at the front end of the lower header, the front end of the straw collecting auger is connected with the reciprocating type straw cutting-off device, the rear end of the straw collecting auger is connected with the straw conveying device, and the straw cutting-up and throwing device is arranged behind the straw conveying device. The spike-stalk harvesting type maize harvesting machine header utilizes the multiple headers, achieves spike-stalk harvesting, avoids environment pollution and source waste, is compact in machine structure and strong in adaptability, and achieves cross row harvesting because the reciprocating type straw cutting-off device is utilized.


MDI based, CFC free, moulded polyurethane foam floor pan carpet composites are in production world wide. They will play an increasingly important role as a versatile and economic solution to the reduction of interior vehicle noise. This paper reviews current processing experience with ICI all-MDI acoustic foam systems and describes some of the results of the acoustic development programme which has been underway for the past two years. Simple model representations for airborne and structure borne noises are presented and analysed. A laboratory test rig is described which is used for the evaluation of the airborne noise and vibration radiated noise Insertion Loss of non-bonded carpet composites. Data are presented showing how system and material design parameters affect acoustic performance. Analysis of data shows that performance is controlled primarily by system parameters, namely area mass of heavy layer and thickness of foam isolating core. It is shown that control of foam properties such as density, stiffness, and clamping can be used to optimise system performance for a vehicle having a particular noise and vibration signature.


In the J2EE Web technology development processing,many outstanding frameworks appeared.Spring MVC and iBATIS framework are favorited by many J2EE developers because they are open source and powerful.First introducing the Spring MVC framework principles and their characteristics,and then analyzing the advantages of iBATIS framework,finally elaborating how to applicate these skills in the actual development of Web system on Spring MVC integrated iBATIS framework for application in an example.


THE AFRICAN T.A.T AND S. R. T. BY DE RIDDER WERE ADMINISTERED TO 75 BUS DRIVERS. FROM ANALYSIS OF THESE PROTOCOLS, ACCIDENT LIABILITY WAS PREDICTED. A FIVE-POINT SCALE WAS USED. THESE RESULTS WERE CORRELATED WITH TWO VARIATIONS OF AN ACCIDENT CRITERION. THE CRITERIOS IS BASED ON THE TIME INTERVALS BETWEEN ACCIDENTS WHICH ARE CALCULATED BY DIVIDING A DRIVER'S TOTAL EXPOSURE BY HIS NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS. IN THE FIRST METHOD, DRIVERS WERE CLASSIFIED INTO FIVE ACCIDENT CATEGORIES ACCORDING TO TIME-INTERVALS. IN THE SECOND METHOD, THE FIVE CATEGORIES WERE GENERATED FROM THE RESULTS OF A STATISTICAL TEST FOR HETEROGENETY OF THE DRIVERS. PEARSONIAN PRODUCT-MOMENT CORRELATION COEFFICIENTS AND G-COEFFICIENTS BETWEEN TEST RESULTS AND BOTH CRITERIA WERE HIGHLY SIGNIFICANT. THESE INDICATE THAT THE PROJECTIVE TESTS CAN BE USED WITH A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF SUCCESS FOR THE SELECTION OF BUS DRIVERS. /AUTHOR/


Statistics shows lack of satisfaction, by citizens to quality of medical services, this may be due to today"s medicine is focused on human as material object and at the expense of subjective. So from one side person and his psyche is becoming the reason for development of the disease it may be psychogenic and psychosomatic, from other side not assessable assistant of doctor and patient in getting rid of the disease, with manifestation of interest and activity. In article has been given view (result statistic) which was provided by medical and institutional researchers about the reality of the situation, as well as practical examples of psychotherapy. Although problem is not using the potential of psychotherapy: but fears, suspicions etc hinder the staff of internal affairs on time and properly rehabilitate their health and psyche, eliminating emotional and vegetative strain.


Long-term predictive morphological models are essential for planning and management of coastlines. However, to have widespread applicability such models must be computationally efficient. To achieve this aim, an approximate method was developed to depict the non-linear wave parameters as a wave is propagated across the nearshore zone, where the wave is considered to be transformed by the processes of shoaling, refraction and breaking. Non-linear approximations for the parameters of wave height, wave length, wave orbital velocities and velocity moments are described by this method and the results compared primarily with experimental data from both planar beaches and barred profiles. The results of this validation exercise demonstrated that the new method can adequately describe the relevant non-linear wave parameters. Nonetheless, in order to achieve an undemanding approach, the proposed method involved the use of specially defined constants that are fitted empirically. The sensitivity of the approximate w...


Objective : It has been widely acknowledged that human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most important cause of cervical carcinoma, and the HPV DNA test has been proved as an effective adjuvant to Pap smear. As the development of HPV vaccine is now at the planning stage, the role of HPV genotype profile has become very important in early diagnosis, management and prevention of cervical neoplasia. Methods : Analysis was made on the HPV genotype profile of a number of the inpatients and outpatients who visited at the Department of Gynecology, Kangnam St. Mary's Hospital between November, 2001 and May, 2002, based on the Pap smear test and tissue pathology. The age range of the patients covered in this study was between 21 years and 91 years and the average age of the patients was 43.4 years. Based on the results of the Pap smear and tissue pathology, the patients were broken down into the following 4 groups; the women with normal cytology (n=290), the patients with LSIL (low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion); koilocytosis and mild dysplasia (n= 68), the patients with HSIL (highgrade squamous intraepithelial lesion); moderate and severe dysplasia, or carcinoma in situ (n= 51), and the patients with cervical cancer (n=55), respectively and a study was made on the HPV genotype profile of cervix of each of the above 4 groups by utilizing HPV DNA chip. Results : The proportions of the detected HPV-16 in the individual groups were 7.9% (23/290) for women with normal cytology, 24.2% (16/68) for the patients with LSIL, 33.3% (17/51) for HSIL, 75.8% (47/62) for those with cervical cancer, respectively and it was noticed that detection rates increased significantly in accordance with advancing the severity of cervical lesions (P


A stochastic representation of the lithologic units and associated hydrogeologic parameters of the potential high-level nuclear waste repository are developed for use in performance-assessment calculations, including the Total-System Performance Assessment for Yucca Mountain-SNL Second Iteration (TSPA-1993). A simplified lithologic model has been developed based on the physical characteristics of the welded and nonwelded units at Yucca Mountain. Ten hydrogeologic units are developed from site-specific data (lithologic and geophysical logs and core photographs) obtained from the unsaturated and saturated zones. The three-dimensional geostatistical model of the ten hydrogeologic units is based on indicator-coding techniques and improves on the two-dimensional model developed for TSPA91. The hydrogeologic properties (statistics and probability distribution functions) are developed from the results of laboratory tests and in-situ aquifer tests or are derived through fundamental relationships. Hydrogeologic properties for matrix properties, bulk conductivities, and fractures are developed from existing site specific data. Extensive data are available for matrix porosity, bulk density, and matrix saturated conductivity. For other hydrogeologic properties, the data are minimal or nonexistent. Parameters for the properties are developed as beta probability distribution functions. For the model units without enough data for analysis, parameters are developed as analogs to existing units. A relational, analytic approach coupled with bulk conductivity parameters is used to develop fracture parameters based on the smooth-wall-parallel-plate theory. An analytic method is introduced for scaling small-core matrix properties to the hydrogeologic unit scales.


The invention belongs to the field of foliar fertilizers, and discloses a compound biological bacterial fertilizer. The bacterial fertilizer is prepared from 30-40 parts of edible fungi waste extract, 30-40 parts of bean pulp extract, 5-10 parts of mixed bacterial solution, 2-3 parts of potassium fulvate and 1-2 parts of diethyl aminoethyl hexanoate. The invention further discloses a preparation method of the bacterial fertilizer. The bacterial fertilizer has the advantages of yield increase, disease resistance, environmental friendliness and the like.


Abstract A new approach to probabilistic forecasting is proposed, based on the generation of an ensemble of equally likely analyses of the current state of the atmosphere. The rationale behind this approach is to mimic a poor man's ensemble, which combines the deterministic forecasts from national meteorological services around the world. The multianalysis ensemble aims to generate a series of forecasts that are both as skillful as each other and the control forecast. This produces an ensemble mean forecast that is superior not only to the ensemble members, but to the control forecast in the short range even for slowly varying parameters, such as 500-hPa height. This is something that it is not possible with traditional ensemble methods, which perturb a central analysis. The results herein show that the multianalysis ensemble is more skillful than the Met Office's high-resolution forecast by 4.5% over the first 3 days (on average as measured for RMSE). Similar results are found for different verification ...


A general class structure for the establishment of 3D model objects based on characteristics of moulds and analysis of OBJ model file structure was designed. Then a demonstration system for 3D graphics was developed by using the 3D model objects, object-oriented technology and OpenGL graphic technology.


SiO2 aerogels were prepared by sol-gel method and methyl alkylation reaction using TEOS as silicon sources. Silica-supported polyethylenimine (PEI/SiO2) adsorbents for CO2 adsorption were prepare by grafting techniques, in which mesoporous SiO2 aerogel was loaded with PEI and organic compounds functionalized by hydroxyl or amino groups as dopants. CO2 adsorption isotherms of PEI amine-modified SiO2 aerogels were measured and the results show that the maximum CO2 adsorption capacity (1.8 mmol g−1) was obtained over a doped SA-PEI-N-Y loaded with 45% PEI and 15% N-Y (N-[3-(Trimethoxysilyl)propyl]ethylenediamine, denoted as N-Y). In addition, SA-PEI-N-Y has stronger thermal stability than SA-PEI-60% in nitrogen from room temperature to 800 °C at a heating rate of 10 °C min−1. It turns out that N-[3-(Trimethoxysilyl)propyl]ethylenediamine is the best dopant.


Simple Summary Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are clonal hematological disorders, characterized by increased proliferation of the myeloid lineages in the bone marrow. Since their original recognition by William Damashek in 1951, MPNs have been extensively investigated at a clinical-pathological and molecular level. This prompted a progressive refinement of their classification and diagnostic criteria. Uncertainties nonetheless remain in a small (yet consistent) subset of cases, characterized by unconventional and/or overlapping clinical-pathological features. Such cases (referred to as MPN, unclassifiable [MPN-U]) encompass a broad spectrum of entities, including early phase MPNs, terminal (i.e., fibrotic) MPNs, MPNs associated with inflammatory or neoplastic disorders, and poorly characterized MPNs with clinical-pathological mismatch or atypical molecular features. In this review, we discuss the rationale behind the classification and diagnostic criteria of MPNs, focusing on the still open issues concerning MPN-U. Abstract Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are a heterogeneous group of clonal hematopoietic stem cell disorders, characterized by increased proliferation of one or more myeloid lineages in the bone marrow. The classification and diagnostic criteria of MPNs have undergone relevant changes over the years, reflecting the increased awareness on these conditions and a better understanding of their biological and clinical-pathological features. The current World Health Organization (WHO) Classification acknowledges four main sub-groups of MPNs: (i) Chronic Myeloid Leukemia; (ii) classical Philadelphia-negative MPNs (Polycythemia Vera; Essential Thrombocythemia; Primary Myelofibrosis); (iii) non-classical Philadelphia-negative MPNs (Chronic Neutrophilic Leukemia; Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia); and (iv) MPNs, unclassifiable (MPN-U). The latter are currently defined as MPNs with clinical-pathological findings not fulfilling the diagnostic criteria for any other entity. The MPN-U spectrum traditionally encompasses early phase MPNs, terminal (i.e., advanced fibrotic) MPNs, and cases associated with inflammatory or neoplastic disorders that obscure the clinical-histological picture. Several lines of evidence and clinical practice suggest the existence of additional myeloid neoplasms that may expand the spectrum of MPN-U. To gain insight into such disorders, this review addresses the history of MPN classification, the evolution of their diagnostic criteria and the complex clinical-pathological and biological features of MPN-U.


The aim of training evaluation is to determine whether the training has met its aims. It may be formative or summative. Formative evaluation provides feedback during training to aid learning. Summative evaluation occurs after the training and can address reactions, learning, changes in attitudes and behavior, and impact on individual and organizational performance. The feasibility of all stages of systematic evaluation is a function of the nature and complexity of the training. It is therefore more difficult for management development or organizational development (OD) than for routine skills training.

Keywords:

training;
evaluation;
formative and summative;
reactions;
learning;
impact on attitudes and behavior;
impact on individual and organizational performance


Abstract This study aimed to determine whether young Iranian women experience a conflict in values between their parents and those of mainstream America. Specifically, the study focused on dating and boyfriend-girlfriend relationships. Through an open-ended interview conducted in Farsi, the results indicated that the subjects experiencing the most pressure were those who had not yet forged an identity for themselves within either culture. Implications for cross-cultural counselling are discussed.


[1] Relativistic electron fluxes of the outer radiation belt often decrease rapidly in response to solar wind disturbances. The importance of the magnetopause shadowing (MPS) effect on such electron losses has yet to be quantified. If the MPS is essential for outer radiation belt electron losses, a close relationship between the outer edge of the outer belt and the magnetopause standoff distance is expected. Using GOES and THEMIS data, we examined earthward movement of the outer edge of the outer belt during electron loss events at geosynchronous orbit and its correlation with the magnetopause standoff distance. In events with significant earthward movement, we found a good correlation. There were no clear correlations in events without significant earthward movement, however. Comparing the observational results with a test particle simulation, the observed dependence between the outer edge and the magnetopause standoff distance is consistent with the MPS effect.


Being as two aspects with mutual contain and long-term coexistence in intelligence war, both intelligence and counter-intelligence jointly promote the continuous development of the intelligence business. This paper probes into the important functions of counter-intelligence activities in Modern Chinese intelligence history, expounds the research on the development process of counter-intelligence activities in China, sums up the features of modern counter-intelligence activities, and analyzes the influences of modern counter-intelligence activities on the future intelligence service.


The construction of Bonded Port is to further improve the level of China's opening-up policy and push forward the construction of the key international shipping center.It will also promote the transform of the foreign trade growth pattern which is good for the economic restructuring and become the economic growth point of our countries.The success of the construction of Qinzhou Bonded Port in the areas of Southwest,Southeast,and Central China meets the need of the development of the Free Trade Area.At the same time,under this strategy,it also involves the following aspects: a high-leveled construction of the Bonded Port,making good use of its special and function,the carrying out of the project of "Great Custom Clearance" and to develop the service industry so as to upgrade the port logistics and promote the international logistic and trade with the construction of Bonded Port.


Archaeological documentation from surveys and excavations in Norway are created by a limited number of actors. Excavations are mainly carried out by the five university museums. NIKU (Norwegian Institute for Cultural Research) is responsible for excavations of medieval cities and churches. Maritime museums excavate in lakes, rivers, and below past and present sea level. Archaeological surveys are mainly the responsibility of the counties. Riksantikvaren (Directorate of National Heritage) is responsible for the national Historic Environment Records (HER), Askeladden, which offers the possibility to upload or insert links to reports from archaeological investigations. Riksantikvaren also archives excavation documentation from churches and medieval cities. The Norwegian university museums have, since the 1990s, cooperated on digitising a national repository and making the collections available online. Presently there are also repositories at the maritime museums, Riksantikvaren and the counties. The infrastructure ADED (Archaeological Digital Excavation Documentation) is a repository for detailed excavation documentation, and the BItFROST infrastructure project contributes to better storage and availability of 3D data. Future development will be more complete national databases, and towards closer international cooperation, creating better integration and availability of several repositories.


India is the second largest producer of fruits in the world. With the increasing population, the cultivable land resource is shrinking day to day. Green Revolution in the post-independence era has shown path to developing countries for self-sufficiency in food but sustaining agricultural production against the finite natural resource base demands has shifted from the "resource degrading" chemical agriculture to a "resource protective" biological or organic farming. The major component of organic farming is: manures, green manures, intercropping, mulching, vermiculture biotechnology, bio fertilizers, biodynamic farming, bio control etc. Application of bio-fertilizer was more effective than organic manures in enhancing fruit growth parameters. When bio-fertilizer was grouped together in Red Fleshed guava and banana cv. grand nine, P-solubilizers were found to have more beneficial influence on fruit physico-chemical characteristics than that of N-fixers.


Available planar diodes for space-based applications at submillimeter wavelengths have not achieved either the required low junction capacitance or the low series resistance-junction capacitance product. Here, the development of a novel planar diode structure that overcomes both of these difficulties is outlined. The characteristics of these Schottky barrier mixer diodes are presented and electron micrographs are shown. The diode structure will allow planar technology to be extended throughout the submillimeter wavelength range.


Our search for high-redshift Type Ia supernovae discovered, in its first years, a sample of seven supernovae. Using a "batch" search strategy, almost all were discovered before maximum light and were observed over the peak of their light curves. The spectra and light curves indicate that almost all were Type Ia supernovae at redshifts z = 0.35 – 0.5. These high-redshift Presented by S. Perlmutter, e-mail address:email@example.com Current address: CNRS-IN2P3, University of Paris Current address: Anglo-Australian Observatory


The article analyses the main actions of Washington in Asia-Pacific region in a first year of the presidency of Joe Biden.
This analyses allows to formulate several conclusions about conception and concrete approaches of a new administration to strategy of the USA in APR as well as to relations with main countries of the region and conclusion about differences from asia-pacific policy of previous administration.
First, when president D. Trump did not take into account opinion of experts on asia-pacific problems, Joe Biden organized a team of an experienced and authoritative specialists on regional problems, as well as on relations with the most important regional states.
Second, while sharing in general the course of the predecessor concerning policy towards China and regard China as a main threat to political, economic and military interests of the USA, Joe Biden shifted and accent from pressure on Beijung on trade-economic problems toward creation of the «containment ring» around China using formation of alliances and unions of countries, which are sharing the position of Washington about growing chinese threat.
Third, White house unleashed active ideological counteraction against chinese political, social and economic system, against attempts of Beijing to export its model of «socialism under leadership of communist party», first of all, to developing countries.
Finally, through administration of Joe Biden is revealing growing concern about rise of military might of China and about possibility using force against Taiwan, in the end of 2021 year there are started to appear signs of departure from originally determination to secure a containment of Beijing by using making pressure and intentions to lower the degree of tension in american-chinese relations by attempts to reach an agreement about «rules of behavior», about «management of intense competition».