Coordinatively unsaturated P-substituted dithiophosphonato, dithiophosphato, and dithiophosphito complexes {[Ni((MeO)2PS2)2] (1), [Ni((EtO)2PS2)2] (2), [Ni(MeOdtp)2] (3), and [Ni((Ph)2PS2)2] (4)} were reacted with the bis-functional ligands 3,5-di-(4-pyridyl)-1,2,4-thiadiazole (L1) and 3,5-di-(3-pyridyl)-1,2,4-thiadiazole (L2) to give the coordination polymers (1–4·L1)∞, (3·L2)∞, and (4·L2·2C7H8)∞ and the discrete dimers (1–2·L2)2, all characterised by single crystal X-ray diffraction. A comparison of the structures shows that L1 can be exploited for the predictable assembly of undulating chains independent of the nature of the NiII complex, while L2 allows for the existence of different supramolecular constructs ensuing from different ligand conformations deriving from the rotation of the pyridyl rings.


John 2:12 comprises little more than a scene setting and plays no evident role in John's overall narrative. Thus it is surprising to find it in a text whose "author" knows that space is limited (John 21:25) and so narrates things serving a soteriological purpose (John 20:30-31). This paper compares John 2:12 to other similar brief independent "scenes" in the gospel, and identifies their literary character as "vestigial scenes": these are scene settings, which for some reason are not dramatized. The paper concludes by exploring reasonable options for explaining their presence in the text.


Caveolae are invagination structures in plasma membrane, size of about 100 nm. The main function of caveolae is still under debate. Recently it is proposed that the caveolae become flattened as buffers of plasma membrane at hypo-osmotic shock. We performed theoretical analysis and computer simulation to test this hypothesis. In the theoretical analysis, we calculated force acted on the caveolae and found that, the direction of force depends on the shape of caveolae: the expanding force and constriction force are both expected. The constriction force may give the opposite result; constricted caveolae. Then we performed coarse-grained membrane (polygon membrane) simulation and confirmed the existence of constricted caveolae, which is a novel membrane structures.


PREFACE. 1. INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW. Introduction. Overview of Book. Major Issues. Major Concepts and Definitions. Conceptual Framework of This Book. The Role of Power. Summary. Recommended Activities. References. 2. THE EARLY CHILDHOOD YEARS. Introduction. Family Issues. School Issues. Avoiding Pseudomulticulturalism. Cultural Learning Styles. Overt and Covert Multicultural Issues. Summary. Recommended Activities. References. 3. THE ELEMENTARY YEARS. Introduction. Premise One: The U.S. Is a Culturally Diverse Society. Premise Two: Multicultural Education Is for ALL Students. Premise Three: Multicultural Education Is Synonymous With Effective Teaching. Premise Four: Teaching Is a Cross-Cultural Encounter. Premise Five: The Educational System Has Not Served All Students Equally Well. Premise Six: Multicultural Education Is Synonymous With Educational Innovation and Reform. Premise Seven: Next to Parents, Teachers Are the Most Single Important People in Children's Lives. Premise Eight: Classroom Interactions Between Teachers and Students Constitute the Major Part of the Educational Process for Most Students. Summary. Recommended Activities. References. 4. THE HIGH SCHOOL YEARS. Introduction. Dropout Rates. Tracking. School Restructuring. Other Related High School Issues. Summary. Recommended Activities. References. 5. HIGHER EDUCATION. Introduction. Commitment or Compromise? Statistics and Static. Faculty. Administration. Students. The Curriculum. Assessing the Situation. Necessary Actions. Summary. Recommended Activities. References. 6. MULTICULTURAL ISSUES CONFRONTED BY PARENTS AND FAMILIES. Introduction. Parent Involvement During the Last Three Decades. Research Perspectives on Multicultural Issues. Multiculturalism and Families. Summary: Knowledge Teachers Need to Implement Multicultural Parent Involvement. Recommended Activities. References. 7. THE PROBLEMS, PROSPECTS, AND IMPLICATIONS OF STANDARDIZED TESTING IN A MULTICULTURAL CLIMATE. Introduction. Historical Background and Perspective. Factors Influencing Standardized Test Outcomes. Testing in Review. Race and Socioeconomic Status. Gender. The Uses and Abuses of Standardized Tests. Summary and Implications. Recommended Activities. References. 8. EXECUTIVE SUITES: OFF LIMITS TO PEOPLE OF COLOR AND WOMEN? (DIVERSITY AND THE WORKPLACE). Introduction. Labor Market Forecast for People of Color. The Impact of Affirmative Action. The Relationship of Employment Choices to Other Factors. Recruitment and Retention of People of Color. Summary. Recommended Activities. References. 9. CONCLUSIONS. Introduction. Final Thoughts Regarding the Need for Multicultural Education. Challenges for Multicultural Education. Recommendations for Educators. Where Do We Go From Here? Recommended Activities. REFERENCES. APPENDICES. INDEX.


New in this edition are installation instructions and help with package updating for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Fedora. Information on the GRUB bootloader, and the CUPS printer system, as well as the Publisher's Edition of Fedora are also included.


The available live load models were developed for short and medium span bridges. This paper deals with the development of live load for long span structures. Loads are considered as random variables, with regard to magnitude and frequency of occurrence. In contrast to short and medium spans, a long span live load must include the multiple trucks being present. Based on the analysis of traffic records (weigh-in-motion and videos) taken on selected bridges, the design live load has been developed and a recommended design live load has been formulated for consideration in the bridge design code.


Energy efficiency and motion precision are particularly important for unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) undertaking complex missions. To achieve these objectives, researchers consider different materials when designing UUVs. In this work, we present the development and experimental assessment of a bio-inspired flexible actuator, based on the fins used in the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle U-CAT. The novel aspect of the new fin design is that it allows manipulation of the magnitude and direction of the generated thrust vector, by increasing the flexural resistance along its front edge through a rigid insert. The potential for using the fin as a U-CAT actuator is assessed through the comparison of results from parametric studies inside a water tank, run for both the here-proposed and the original design. The results indicate that the modified fin can generate an increased overall force, with a relatively small increase in power consumption. More interestingly, the overall direction of the thrust vector is better aligned with the robot's surge axis, at the expense of reducing the sway motion capability. Overall, the new design holds considerable potential for enhancing the propulsive performance of fin-actuated underwater vehicles, while representing a simple and robust implementation of undulating flexible propulsors.


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The shaft bearing is the key component of water pump and its fatigue failure results in the abnormal operation of the system. However, the failure mechanisms of bearing are still unclear. In this paper, the failure analysis on the engine water pump shaft bearing was carried out by using the measurement of material composition and properties, observation of macro and micro morphologies, and theoretical analysis of fatigue failure. The wear behavior and failure mechanisms were clarified, and the prevention measures was further proposed. The bearing failure reflected from the fracture of bearing cage and serious wear of roller and mandrel. The wear behavior of the mandrel originated from the surface fatigue, and the failure was attributed to the large radial deflection load. Further, the decreased weight of impeller and shaft connector and the increased bearing thickness were recommended to improve the bearing operation.


Four transition M(II) complexes [where M = Cu(II), Zn(II), Cd(II) and Pd(II)] of the organic ligand, 4-methyl-7-(salicylidineamino)coumarin, HL, have been synthesized and characterized by a variety of physicochemical techniques. An octahedral structure is proposed for Cd(II) complex, a tetrahedral structure for the Zn(II) complex while square planar for Pd(II) complex. Thermal decomposition study of the ligand and its metal complexes was monitored by TG and DTG analyses under N 2 atmosphere. The decomposition course and steps were analyzed and the activation parameters of the nonisothermal decomposition are determined. The negative values of AS* indicated the ordered structures of the prepared complexes compared to their starting reactants. The ligand HL and its metal complexes exhibited good antibacterial activities against Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis species.


We argue that recent experiments by Kirtley et al. may show evidence of time-reversal symmetry breaking in ${\mathrm{YBa}}_{2}{\mathrm{Cu}}_{3}{O}_{7}$ at crystal grain boundaries. We illustrate this through a Ginzburg-Landau model calculation. Further experimental tests are proposed.


The detection process for security vulnerabilities in ASP.NET websites/applications is a complex process, where most of the code is written by somebody else and there is no documentation to determine the purpose of some code. Other factors due to the fact that ASP.NET which is part of .NET framework that separate the HTML code from the programming code in two files, one for (aspx) file and another for the programming code depending on the compiled language (Visual Basic VB, C sharp C#, Java Script). Since the VB and C# are the most common languages in use around the world with ASP.NET files, we have adopted those compiled languages in the construction of our proposed algorithm in addition to aspx files. Therefore, the scanning process inspects at least those three types of files (aspx, VB and C#).


Abstract. A good image feature representation is crucial for image classification tasks. Many traditional applications have attempted to design single-modal features for image classification; however, these may have difficulty extracting sufficient information, resulting in misjudgments for various categories. Recently, researchers have focused on designing multimodal features, which have been successfully employed in many situations. However, there are still some problems in this research area, including selecting efficient features for each modality, transforming them to the subspace feature domain, and removing the heterogeneities among different modalities. We propose an end-to-end multimodal deep neural network (MDNN) framework to automate the feature selection and transformation procedures for image classification. Furthermore, inspired by Fisher's theory of linear discriminant analysis, we improve the proposed MDNN by further proposing a multimodal multitask deep neural network (M2DNN) model. The motivation behind M2DNN is to improve the classification performance by incorporating an auxiliary discriminative constraint to the subspace representation. Experimental results on five representative datasets (NUS-WIDE, Scene-15, Texture-25, Indoor-67, and Caltech-101) demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed MDNN and M2DNN models. In addition, experimental comparisons of the Fisher score criterion exhibit that M2DNN is more robust and has better discriminative power than other approaches.


BACKGROUND: Dementia in Parkinson's disease(PD) is characterized by executive dysfunction and impaired visuospatial construction ability, distinct from Alzheimer's disease(AD). Converging evidence suggests that executive dysfunction is derived from dysfunction of prefrontal cortex and associated with dopaminergic transmission. In contrast, visuospatial deficit is derived from dysfunction of visual association cortex, not associated with dopaminergic dysfunction. In this study, we investigated the role of cortical and subcortical structures in the frontal and posterior cortical dysfunction in PD patients with dementia(PDD), PD patients with no dementia(PDND), dementia with Lewy bodies(DLB), and AD.
 DESIGN/METHODS: 3.0T MR, [ 18 F]FDG PET and [ 18 F]FP-CIT PET were performed for patients with DLB(n=11), PDD(n=22), PDND(n=13), AD(n=11) and healthy control(n=17). Regional glucose metabolism were compared between groups using statistical parametric mapping (SPM). Z-scores of glucose uptake in cortical regions that showed significant group-differences in [ 18 F]FDG PET were regressed on z-scores of glucose metabolism or [ 18 F]FP-CIT binding in the basal ganglia. The cortical thickness was assessed using surface-based morphometry.
 RESULTS: Compared to normal or PDND groups, PDD and DLB groups showed significant hypometabolism in the following regions: superior frontal gyrus, middle frontal gyrus, precentral gyrus, inferior parietal lobule, precuneus, and lingual gyrus(SPM analysis, FDR corrected, p<0.05). Z-scores of glucose metabolism in the superior frontal gyrus correlated significantly with those in the caudate(r=0.432, p=0.012) whereas z-scores of glucose metabolism in the precentral gyrus correlated significantly with those in the putamen (r=0.590, p<0.001). Both PDD and DLB groups did not show significant cortical atrophy. In contrast, the AD group showed diffuse cortical atrophy and hypometabolism, sparing lingual gyrus and subcortical ganglia.
 CONCLUSIONS: PDD and DLB groups showed frontal and posterior cortical hypometabolism including ventral occipital cortex, and relative hypometabolism in subcortical ganglia with evidence of frontostriatal dysfunction. These features may account for characteristic clinical features of PDD and DLB, distinct from AD. Disclosure: Dr. Kim has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kim has nothing to disclose. Dr. Yun has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kim has nothing to disclose. Dr. Doudet has received personal compensation for activities as a speaker. Dr. Doudet has received research support from Bayer Healthcare. Dr. Lee has nothing to disclose. Dr. Lee has nothing to disclose.


This study evaluates the antioxidant, antibacterial and antiacetylcholinesterase activities as well as phenolic contents of various extracts from Phalaris canariensis. The results showed that the methanol extract is endowed with the highest antiacetylcholinesterase activity (PI = 65.0%) and the best radical scavenging property with IC50=0.12 mg/mL. Meanwhile, this extract was found to have the highest phenolic content (190.58 mg gallic acid equivalents/g extract). Moreover, the ethyl acetate extract exhibited the best reducing power effect and the highest total antioxidant capacity (330.9 mg vitamin E/mg extract). In addition, the best antibacterial effect was observed for the methanolic extract against Micrococcus luteus. It was noticed that the extents of antiacetylcholinesterase, antibacterial and antioxidant activities of Phalaris canariensis extracts are in accordance with their phenolic compounds.


Aimed at the parameter uncertainties and extra torque in passive force control system,an adaptive backstepping controller is proposed based on the established nonlinear model of the system.The stability of the controller is testified by the Lyapunov stability theory,in which the parameter uncertainties and extra torque are considered.The nonlinear model of the system is established to construct several new virtual subsystems,then the backstepping thought is introduced to the design of the dummy controllers for each dummy subsystem.By backstepping recurrence,the nonlinear controller with parameter uncertainties and disturbance of load bearing system is obtained.The result of simulation shows that the designed controller can eliminate extra torque better compared with traditional controller,which proves the effectiveness of the proposed approach.


The demand for a high step up dc dc converter is much relevant for the fuel cell and photovoltaic applications. Achieving a cost effective efficient converter is a hectic task. The paper discusses an advanced cascaded dc dc converter. The converter is suitable for Fuel cell Electric vehicle (FCEV) applications. The converter achieves a reduced losses by altering the inductor position. The converter is designed and analysed. The converter control is simpler as of conventional boost converters. This increases its feasibility in FCEV applications. The topology is simulated in MATLAB/SIMULINK. A 200W prototype model of the converter is implemented and the results are verified.


A growth experiment was performed with different accessions of the novel bioenergy species Sida hermaphrodita Rusby (Fanpetals, Malvaceae) and Silphium perfoliatum L. (Cup Plant, Asteraceae) to study differences between the perennial shrubs and the variation among biotypes. Non-destructive assessments (phenology, leaf numbers, height, SPAD and gas exchange) and several harvests were conducted to examine growth, allometry and the quality of shoot material (C:N, raw ash, protein, fibre, fat, calorific value and leaf δ 13 C). In addition to the functional analyses, epidermal structures of two widely used accessions were addressed to give insight into anatomical properties of the species . In the establishment phase, productivity was higher on average in S. hermaphrodita than in S. perfoliatum since latter remains in the rosette stage in the first year. While the accessions of S. hermaphrodita did not significantly differ in growth, functional traits and forage quality, S. perfoliatum showed large biotypic variation. Leaf water and ash contents, raw protein and fat levels were higher in latter species, while raw fibre contents were twice as high in S. hermaphrodita . At the end of the season, the calorific value of senesced stems of S. hermaphrodita proved to be higher than that of senesced leaves of S. perfoliatum pointing to its suitability of as a solid fuel. Despite the shorter longevity, lower SPAD and smaller size, the delicate leaves of S. hermaphrodita had more stomata, higher photosynthetic rates and higher stomatal conductances than the robust leaves of S. perfoliatum . Less negative δ 13 C signatures in S. perfoliatum (-27.3 ‰) compared to S. hermaphrodita (-30.24 ‰), point to the potentially higher water use efficiency of S. perfoliatum . Further investigations on the relationships between leaf properties, carbon acquisition and stomatal conductance under dry conditions may serve to select productive lines of the bioenergy species on marginal land thus avoiding conflicts with the farming of food crops. Normal 0 21 false false false DE X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */
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1. An apparatus, comprising: packaging a catheter, a catheter with a hydrophilic coating and the bag, wherein the bag is attached to the catheter and communicates with it so that it is possible when using the passage of urine through the catheter and entering it into the bag, wherein soderzhitpolost device package, adapted to storage of the catheter with a hydrophilic coating and a liquid swelling medium intended for wetting the coating present on the catheter; izatvor fluid in the cavity or catheter configured so that prevents the passage of liquid swelling medium from the cavity through the catheter into the bag during storage, wherein the catheter is a telescopic catheter comprising an outer part of the catheter and the inside of the catheter, which are connected via a conical valve provided with projecting element when etomdistalny end of the outer portion of the catheter member ilivystupayuschy; is provided with a sealing element which in the retracted position of the telescopic catheter interac odeystvuet with another element, or the end to form a seal that prevents the passage of liquid through kateter.2. The apparatus according to claim. 1, characterized in that the distal end of the outer part of the catheter handle is provided with a sealing element which in the retracted position of the telescopic catheter cooperates with the projecting member to form a seal that prevents the passage of liquid through kateter.3. The apparatus according to claim. 1, characterized in that the protruding member is provided with a sealing element which in the retracted position of the telescopic catheter cooperates with the handle


Analyzing investment efficiency of rural infrastructure is an important way to further exploit investment capacity and optimize resources distribution. On the basis of expounding basic principles of Malmquist-DEA, it chooses infrastructure investment of the east-central-west regions including 29 DMUs panel data in 1990 ~2007, and then intensively studies the change of investment efficiency of each decision unit and variation trend of each group. Finally it puts forward policy advices in order to improve investment efficiency of rural infrastructure.


This paper describes the fabrication and characteristics of a NO sensor using ZnO thin film integrated 3C-SiC micro heater based on 3C-SiC thin film of operation in harsh environments. Sensitivity, response time, and operating properties in high temperature and voltages of NO sensors based SiC MEMS are measured and analyzed. The sensitivity of device with pure ZnO thin film at the heater operating power of 13.5 mW (300°C) was 0.875 in NO gas concentration of 0.046 ppm. In the case of using the Pt added ZnO thin film, the sensitivity at power consumption of 5.9 mW (250°C) was 1.92 at same gas flow rate. Using the Pt added ZnO thin film was showed higher sensitivity, lower working temperature, and faster adsorption characteristics to NO gas than the pure ZnO thin film. The NO gas sensor integrated SiC micro heater is more strength than others in high voltage and temperature.


The fact that chaotic systems are implemented with finite precisions in digital computers leads to dynamical degradation of the original systems. The most well known problem of the degradation is the existence of short cycle length, which can reduce the security of the designed chaotic ciphers. To solve the dynamical degradation problem, this paper introduces a novel switched chaotic system. The system consists of two different subsystems and can change its structure timely and randomly from one to another, using a switching function. This is equivalent to random perturbations for system variables and parameters, and the random perturbations operate automatically under the control of its own state variables, no needing extra random-like controlling signals. The proposed chaotic system should be very useful for the consideration of reducing negative influence of dynamical degradation in practical design of various digital PR sequences. Keywordschaotic model; switched system; simulation; experiment


Although the concentration of platinum-group elements in the LG-6 Chromitite Layer is very low-about 0,5 g/t-the minerals that contain these elements occur largely between the chromite grains. Because of their small grain size, these minerals, during the washing of the ore, become concentrated together with the silicate impurities in the tailings. The platinum-group elements in the tailings are such that their extraction appears to be a highly profitable exercise. It is estimated that the tailings dumps of the chromium mines in the Bushveld Complex contain close to 400 000 oz of platinum-group elements, to which about 38 000 oz are added annually.


An independent server program of drawing panel based on the original software system of SCARA 2-DOF Googol robot is developed in this paper through utilizing the common module mode of Windows platform—DLL (Dynamic Linked Library). Not only complex mathematic graph but also arbitrary hand drawing with mouse can be realized conveniently. This software operating system has good expansibility and widespread applicability. Besides complex mathematic 2-dimension graph, arbitrary hand drawing with mouse can be realized conveniently comparing with the original simple tutorial function.


In some situations, risk can be best understood, and therefore managed, through risk quantification. Establishing quantitative risk criteria can be a key component in informed risk decision making. Currently many companies use quantitative risk criteria, either formally or informally. Some companies base their criteria on regulatory precedents (e.g., Netherlands, UK HSE, etc.), while others have developed "home grown" criteria, involving company‐specific judgments. This article will provide an overview of the new American Institute of Chemical Engineers, CCPS Guidelines for Developing Quantitative Safety Risk Criteria, which is intended to provide assistance to companies seeking to develop such criteria and highlight challenges to be addressed by any company attempting to establish risk criteria. © 2010 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Process Saf Prog, 2010


Abstract Large rivers of the United States have been altered by construction and maintenance of navigation channels, which has resulted in habitat loss and degradation. Using 7 y of Long Term Resource Monitoring Program data collected from the unimpounded upper Mississippi River, we investigated Ohio and Glass Shrimp abundance collected from four physical habitats of the unimpounded upper Mississippi River: main channel border, main channel border with wing dike, open side channel and closed side channel. Our objective was to assess associations between Ohio and Glass Shrimp abundance, environmental measurements and the four habitats to better understand the ecology of these species in a channelized river system. Ohio Shrimp were most abundant in the open side channels, while Glass Shrimp were most abundant in the main channel border wing dike habitat. Thirty-two percent of the variance in Glass Shrimp abundance was explained by year 1995, year 1998, water temperature, depth of gear deployment, Secchi disk transparency and river elevation. Approximately 8% of variation in Ohio Shrimp abundance was explained by Secchi disk transparency. Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) was greatest in 1998 for Glass Shrimp but lowest in 1997. Conversely, CPUE was greatest in 1996 for Ohio Shrimp and lowest in 2000. Both species exhibited inter-annual variability in CPUE. Long-term impacts of river modifications on aquatic invertebrates have not been well documented in many large river systems and warrants further study. The findings from this study provide ecological information on Glass and Ohio Shrimp in a channelized river system.


The volume under review is a worthy addition to the long-established Historia project of the Cantus Planus study group of the International Musicological Society. It maintains the high standards of previous offerings with an edition of a saint's office that will appeal to both scholars and performers. St Hilary of Poitiers, the saint honoured by this office, preserved complete and incomplete in several versions, was, like the more famous Athanasius of Alexandria (296/298–373), a staunch a defender of Nicene orthodoxy against Arius and his followers. Hilary was born to pagan parents, probably in Arles, c.315. He converted to Christianity and was elected, as a married man with a daughter, as perhaps the first bishop of Poitiers in 350. Six years later, in punishment for opposing a pro-Arian bishop backed by the emperor, hewas exiled to Phrygia, where he familiarised himself with eastern theology. Back in Gaul by 360, Hilary continued to confront heterodox bishops. In alliance with Eusebius of Vercelli he attempted (unsuccessfully) to have the Arian bishop of Milan, Auxentius, deposed. (Auxentius held on to his position until his death in 374, when he was succeeded by Ambrose.) Hilary composed a number of Scripture commentaries, including a Tractatus mysteriorum, which interpreted the Old Testament in allegorical terms. His most important dogmatic treatise, De Trinitate (De fide adversus Arianos), necessarily had a polemical aspect, given the need to clarify the relationship between the divine and human natures in Christ. Three abecedarian hymns (one incomplete) are also credited to him. Hilary died at Poitiers in 367 or 368. His feast day is celebrated on 13 January; he was named a 'Doctor of the Church' by Pope Pius IX in 1851. The edition of the office is preceded by an exemplary introduction, whose subdivisions are clearly laid out in the table of contents. (The reader will discover immediately from the two-column layout that this a bilingual publication, in English and French.) Pages 4–19 of the introduction provide an excellent overview, amply footnoted with primary and secondary sources, of Hilary's life and the development of his cult. The


We report on the interfacial properties of the K-doped C<inf>60</inf>: copper phthalocyanine (CuPc) heterojunctions, studied via synchrotron-radiation photoemission. The K-doped heterointerfaces were obtained by means of C60 on K<inf>1.5</inf>CuPc and CuPc on K<inf>3</inf>C<inf>60</inf>. The valence-band and K 3p core-level spectra show that the K diffuses and transfers negative charge into C<inf>60</inf> overlayer at the C<inf>60</inf>/K<inf>1.5</inf>CuPc interface, while only physisorption could be found at the CuPc/K<inf>3</inf>C<inf>60</inf> interface. A significant shift of the vacuum level is observed in both cases, caused by the charge transfer for the C<inf>60</inf>/K<inf>1.5</inf>CuPc, while by the pillow effect for the CuPc/K<inf>3</inf>C<inf>60</inf>. The creation of gap states and an increased separation between the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital of C60 and the highest occupied molecular orbital of CuPc at the C<inf>60</inf>/K<inf>1.5</inf>CuPc interface reveal that the K-doped film could improve the photovoltaic effect. However, the advantage has not been found at the CuPc/K<inf>3</inf>C<inf>60</inf> interface.


The finds unearthed in Tisna, which is located in the easternmost part of the Northern Aeolis territory together with Aigai, reveal some considerations on the transition from the Late Bronze Age to the Early Iron Age apart from our general knowledge about the region. As it is known, the findings related to the Late Bronze Age spread to the east and north coasts of Candarli Bay and further up to Dikili Bay. Similar examples of the curved knife fragment mentioned in the study, are seen to be used in the Aegean world, especially during the last years of Mycenaean kingdoms and the period after its destruction. Despite the examples dating back to the 9th century BC, it is possible to recommend the fragment of bronze knife in Tisna within the Aegean type with its thin curved feature. The coarse production Gritty ware used in Troy VI-VII settlements is thought to be related to a group of people from Troy and its surroundings. Since knobbed ware like the gritty ware in Tisna is not alluring commercial properties, their existence must be related to the peoples who came to the settlement from the outside. The situation in question provides a general definition about the route, as well as stating a migration movement that reached the inner parts of Aeolis in the north-south direction during the transition to the Early Iron Age and the end of the Late Bronze Age. Protogeometric pottery, which is only limited to Kyme and Pitane around Candarli Bay, shows that a relatively insufficient effect like the Mycenaean influences in the Late Bronze Age continued compared to the southern coastal part of Aeolis. A fragment of skyphos, which provides information about the transition to the Early Iron Age in Tisna after the Late Bronze Age and can be dated to the Sub-Protogeometric period, is also important in terms of making a new contribution to the borders of the Aegean influences in the Aeolis region.


Objetive: To explore the effects of a 4- week treadmill exercise on depressed rats' learning and memory and blood plasma cort content,and their BDNF expression within Hippocampus CA1. The depression was induced by Chronic Unpredictable Stress(CUMS). Methods:30 male SD rats were randomly allocated to 3 groups,control group(C), stress model group(SM) and stress exercise group(SE). All rats except those of Group C were exposed to a chronic unpredictable stress(CUMS). The learning and memory ability of the rats were tested with an eight-arm radial maze test,the cort content was tested by radioimmunoassay and BDNF expression within Hippocampus CA1 was detected and analysised by using ABC immunohistochemical technique and semiquan-titative. Results:Compared with Group C,the blood plasma cort content increased in the SM group,the time for completing 8- arms radial maze shortened and WME(working memory error),RME(reference memory error) and TE(total memory error) significantly increased in eight-arm radial maze test,BDNF expression within Hippocampus CA1 decreased in the SM group rats compared with Group C. The results showed that treadmill exercise significantly improved learning and memory of the depressed rats,that the blood plasma cort content decreased and that BDNF expression enhanced within Hippocampus CA1 in the SE group rats. Conclusion:The treadmill exercise may enhance the learning and memory ability of depressed rats,the mechanism of which might be that treadmill exercise decreases the blood plasma cort content,overactive HPA axis antagonism and reduces the BDNF expression within Hippocampus CA1.


The relevance of the study is due to the need for practical implementation of the domestic strategy for the formation and promotion of successful territorial brands in the Russian Federation and abroad. In this regard, the goal and objectives of this study are to implement the specification of the constituent components of territorial brands, to compare the Soviet and Russian models of the influence of territorial brands on the behavior of local consumers, to identify and compare the positive and negative aspects of the formation and promotion of territorial brands in the country, to develop practical recommendations on optimization of the territorial branding management system. When conducting the study, the authors relied on the application of the comparative approach and the retrospection method, as well as the conceptual model of competitive identity management. The indicated tools made it possible to profile the levels of alternative consumer response to territorial brands, to determine the components of the system for creating and implementing brand strategies of territories. The materials of the article are of academic and practical value and will be in demand by specialists in the field of state and municipal administration, marketing and branding of territories, entrepreneurs, experts in the field of institutional and behavioral economics.


I do not mean the title of this essay to be blasphemous or even clever. While it is true that I am playing on the title of Nord's book, Does God Make a Difference? Taking Religion Seriously in Our Schools and Universities, I am also hoping to convey to readers the answer to the personal question that drives this brief essay: What has the work of Warren Nord in the field of religion and education meant to me? In truth, his work has made an enormous difference in my professorial life, both as a teacher and as an author. I only wish that I had the opportunity to convey to Warren Nord while he was alive how important his work has been to me through the years. I cite him often in much of my work on religion and education; and when I am not citing him directly, he has served as one of my formative philosophical muses. I have written several books and articles on religion, spirituality, and teaching. I am also a professor of 40-plus years who, over two decades ago, created, and continues to teach, the first religion and education course ever offered in a professional school in the United States. I have tried to put into practice what Nord has written about in his latest book, so I know first-hand what works in the classroom and what else might be necessary in teaching for religious literacy. In this connection, I will use the question I pose in the title of this essay to talk about the enormous impact that Nord's work has had on my pedagogy of education and religion in a college that prepares public school teachers, administrators, and other human service professionals. In addition to religion


A teacher's professional development is a process in which the teacher builds and maintains the highest level of professionalism they are capable of achieving. It is dependent on experience, beliefs and abilities of an individual, but also with the culture of the school in which they work. For an individual teacher and a school as an institution to develop it is essential to have a school culture in which teachers strive to develop both as individuals and as a group, and where there is an encouraging social climate. In the recent years such schools have been referred to as 'learning organizations'. There is no organizational learning, of course, without a culture of cooperation between employees, learning with and from each other. The school climate and culture either enable or limit an individual's opportunities for professional development, and it is therefore necessary to invest into building and maintaining a positive, encouraging school culture, which in its essence is aimed at an individual's changing in the sense of both personal and professional growth. In the paper we present the results of a study about teachers' conceptions of professional development and training. We were particularly interested in what teachers believe their school could do to encourage their development. 149 primary school teachers participated in the study, with the data gathered in spring 2006 by means of a survey.


The study applies the research results of prospect theory and multi attribute decision making theory, combined with the complexity, uncertainty and multifactor influence of the underground mine fire system and takes the decision makers' psychological behavior of emotion and intuition into full account to establish the intuitionistic fuzzy multiple attribute decision making method that is based on the prospect theory. The model established by this method can explain the decision maker's safety evacuation decision behavior in the complex system of underground mine fire due to the uncertainty of the environment, imperfection of the information and human psychological behavior and other factors.


An experiment was conducted during Rabi season of 2007-08 on sandy loam soil at Agriculture college, V.C. farm, Mandya, Karnataka to study the Effect of integrated nutrient management on nutrient uptake and economics of maize (Zea mays L.). The study comprised of twelve treatments consisting of four different organic sources of nutrients and these organic sources were combined with 50, 75 and 100 per cent recommended dose of nitrogen. The results revealed that combined application of recommended dose of NPK (150:75:40 kg/ha) + FYM 10 t/ha recorded higher grain yield (65.9 q/ha), gross returns (Rs. 44,375/ha), B:C ratio (2.62), nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium uptake (160.8, 41.9 and 77.8 kg/ha, respectively) followed by 75 % recommended through nitrogen fertilizers and 25 % nitrogen through poultry manure which were at par with each other. Lowest grain yield (47.3 q/ha), gross returns (Rs. 31,970/ha), B:C ratio (1.99), nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium uptake (86.1, 22.1 and 77.8 kg/ha, respectively) were noticed in the treatment receiving 100 per cent recommended dose of NPK through chemical fertilizer (150:75:40 kg/ha).


Objective To study the effect of hypobaric hypoxia on learning and memory.Method Newborn and fetus hypobaric hypoxia rats were used on the pole-jump test and Morris water maze.Result In pole-jump test, the speed of acquisition slowed in the newborn and fetus hypobaric hypoxia. In the Morris water maze, latency to find a hidden platform was longer and the frequency of pass through the platform was decreased.Conclusion The result suggest hypobaric hypoxia may inhibited learning and memory via decrease NMDA receptor of hippocampus.


The use of thermoluminescent dosimeters around a 20-GeV electron accelerator is discussed. Advantages over other types of dosimeters, problems of calibration and interpretation of results, and fabrication techniques are described. Application to the measurement of electromagnetic showers, electron and muon scattering, bremsstrahlung distributions, beam profiles, etc. are presented. (Presented at the 2nd International Conference on Luminescence Dosimetry, September 23-26, 1968, Gatlinburg, Tennessee.) .


Since positron annihilation lineshape analysis can evaluate the degree of fatigue damage, detecting defects such as dislocations in metals, we used the method to evaluate the degree of fatigue damage in a type 316 stainless steel pipe, which is used in the primary system of a nuclear power plant. Using 68Ge as a positron source, an energy spread of annihilation gamma ray peak from the material was measured and expressed as the Sparameter. Actual plant material cut from a surge line pipe of a pressurizer in a pressurized water type nuclear power plant was measured by positron annihilation lineshape analysis and the Sparameter was found. Comparing the Sparameter with a relationship between the Sparameter and fatigue life ratio of the type 316 stainless steel, we evaluated the degree of fatigue damage of the actual material. Furthermore, to verify the evaluation, microstructures of the actual material were investigated by TEM (transmission electron microscope) to observe dislocation densities. As a result, a change in the Sparameter of the actual material from standard asreceived material (type 316 stainless steel) was in the range from -0.0013 to 0.0014, while variations in the S parameter of the standard asreceived material were about ±0.002; differences between the actual material and the asreceived material were not significant. Moreover, the dislocation density of the actual plant material observed by TEM was almost the same as that of the asreceived material. In conclusion, we could verify the evaluation of the positron annihilation lineshape analysis for fatigue damage.


Blood platelets are produced in large numbers from their parent cell, the megakaryocyte, which differentiates and matures in the bone marrow (1, 2). Anucleate platelets circulate for 7–10 d and mediate primary hemostasis. Platelets accumulate at injury sites in the vessel wall and, by a process of adhesion, activation, and aggregation, form a closely packed mass that constitutes the initial platelet plug, the first step in the arrest of bleeding. Platelets possess a series of surface membrane glycoproteins (GPs) that allow adhesion to exposed elements of subendothelial tissue—GPIb tethering to von Willebrand factor (VWF), and stable adhesion to collagen through the combined action of integrin 2 1 and the Ig family member GPVI. Activated, adherent platelets release serotonin that constricts small blood vessels. Cofactors such as secreted ADP and newly formed and released thromboxane A2 activate newly arriving platelets and accelerate hemostatic plug formation. Aggregation is mediated by the integrin IIb 3 that on activation binds fibrinogen and other adhesive proteins forming bridges between adjacent platelets (3, 4). Finally, platelets become procoagulant by 1) exposing anionic phosphatidylserine on their surface, and 2) receiving tissue factor-enriched microparticles from leukocytes by a P-selectin-dependent mechanism (5). In so doing, they form a catalytic surface permitting thrombin formation. The newly generated thrombin further stimulates platelet aggregation and transforms plasma fibrinogen into a fibrin network around the plug in which leukocytes and red cells become trapped. Platelets permit retraction and consolidation of what is now a blood clot. The importance of platelets is shown by the occurrence of lifelong bleeding syndromes when platelet adhesion or aggregation is congenitally defective (3). Although primary hemostasis is a vital physiological process, increasing evidence suggests that platelets also have a wider role in biology as regulators of tissue repair and tissue remodeling. The work of Fujiwara et al. (6) described in this issue extends the role of platelets to the regulation of neovascularization and granulosa cell luteinization during human corpus luteum remodeling. The human corpus luteum is a unique endocrine organ that fills the postovulatory follicle during the menstrual cycle. Its role is to provide progesterone to the systemic circulation. Fujiwara et al. (6) used immunohistochemical procedures to show that considerable numbers of platelets and red cells were present at extravascular sites among luteinizing granulosa cells after ovulation. Increased vascular permeability beneath the follicular basement membrane may permit extravasation of blood cells into the spaces around luteinizing cells. The platelets, activated through adhesion to components of the extracellular matrix (collagen?), probably by the same mechanisms involved in hemostasis, expressed P-selectin demonstrating that platelet secretion had occurred. In vitro studies showed that progesterone production by luteinizing granulosa cells from patients undergoing in vitro fertilization therapy was promoted by direct contact with platelets during 4-d culture. In contrast, platelet-derived soluble factors induced both granulosa cell spreading and endothelial cell migration, evidence for multiple actions of platelets in the process of luteinization. An in vivo consequence is enhanced extracellular matrix formation around the luteal cells and the growth of vascular networks. It has been previously shown that luteinizing granulosa cells secrete proangiogenic factors such as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) (7); although VEGF induces endothelial cell proliferation, it does not induce their migration. Interestingly, Fujiwara et al. (6) showed that when cocultured with platelets, granulosa cells inhibited endothelial cell migration. Although this could be interpreted as being contradictory to their hypothesis, the authors suggest a crucial regulatory role of granulosa cells in protecting against "overvascularization" and an excessive stimulatory effect of platelets. The role of platelets in these events was compared by the authors to their role and that of coagulation proteins in inflammation (8). So, how does the platelet fulfill its new role? A cartoon of the structure of a resting platelet is shown in Fig. 1. Although platelets are anucleate, they contain a large number of organelles including mitochondria, lysosomes, and the -granules and dense storage granules, the contents of which are secreted when platelets are activated. Dense granules contain serotonin, ADP, and ATP as major constituents. Recently, attention has focused on the -granules. Originally their contents were thought to be largely limited to adhesive proteins such as fibrinogen, VWF, fibronectin, vitronectin, and thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1; a protein virtually limited to platelets in blood) as well as some smaller basic proteins such as platelet factor 4 (PF4); in recent years, however, the number of proteins found to be stored in and released from platelets has exploded. Platelets contain secretable pools of both proangiogenic [e.g. VEGF, basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF), and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)] and antiangiogenic factors (e.g. TSP-1, PF4, and endostatins) (9). An underlying factor promoting the widespread interest in these proteins was their potential role in the neovascularization of tumors and the possibility of using inhibitors of angiogenesis in anticancer therapy (9, 10). Many (but not all) plateletstored proteins are listed in Fig. 1, including a whole variety of growth factors, chemokines, and cytokines. Proteins stored in -granules can either be synthesized and trafficked Abbreviations: GP, Glycoprotein; PF4, platelet factor 4; TSP-1, thrombospondin; VEGF, vascular endothelial growth factor; VWF, von Willebrand factor.


The article examines the evolution of the power and governance system in the first decade after the death of Peter the Great, one of the most dramatic periods of Russian history, commonly referred to in the historical literature as the " epoch of palace coups". The article gives the author's interpretation of the activities of the Supreme Privy Council to improve public administration during the reign of Catherine I and Peter II. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of events connected with the invitation to the Russian throne by the members of Supreme Privy Council of the niece of Peter the Great, the Duchess of Courland Anna Ioannovna, during whose reign the first attempt in the political history of Russia was made to limit the autocratic power of the monarch. The author examines the reasons for the defeat of the plan of the "supreme leaders", who proposed to Anna Ioannovna "restrictive points" ("conditions"), formulated by Prince D.M. Golitsyn, to change the form of government in Russia, and draws some important conclusions for understanding the events. According to the author, Anna Ioannovna managed to snatch victory, relying on the support of the middle and lower nobility, primary because in Russia the middle class was always afraid of the weakening of the central government, which, as a rule, led either to anarchy or to the power of the oligarchy.


The present study investigated the correlation of personality traits and gender of police officers in Punjab, Pakistan. The sample consisted of 300 senior police officers. The sample was further divided on the basis of gender differences. The sample was selected from Punjab, Pakistan. Survey research method was used for data collection. Neo-Five Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI) was used for measuring the personality traits. The results found that female police officers have high neuroticism than males while male police officers have high conscientiousness as compared to female police officers. The results also showed a significant difference of extraversion, openness to experience, agreeableness and conscientiousness between male and female police officers.


It is desirable to have Si-based substrates with tailored lattice parameters in order to use for device fabrication a wide spectrum of semiconductor materials, of which the epitaxial growth is well developed. These substrates are often called artificial. The present work provides a critical overview of various methods used in artificial substrates fabrication with main emphasis being placed on misfit dislocation introduction and threading dislocation minimization. Using literature data supplemented by our own experimental results a comprehensive analyses is given of various mechanisms leading to low threading dislocation density in plastically relaxed epilayers considering first of all various GeSi heterostructures grown on low-temperature Si buffer layers. The results obtained by other recently developed methods involving the so-called " compliant" or " soft" substrates are also discussed. Finally, the most important electrophysical parameters of Si and GeSi epilayers grown on artificial substrates are described including best results achieved so far. Физика и техника полупроводников, 2003, том 37, вып. 5


The invention, as constituent elements is made of magnesium and aluminum and nickel, and a catalyst containing from 0.001 to 20% by weight, Si in terms relative to the silicon in the catalyst, of a metal nickel in terms relative to the content of the nickel catalyst from 0.1 to 40 wt. the percent to decompose the hydrocarbon, characterized in the catalyst, and the porous support the catalytically active metals for a hydrocarbon cracking catalyst which is supported on, the porous carrier is composed of magnesium and aluminum as a constituent element, and Si in terms relative to the silicon in the catalyst containing from 0.001 to 20% by weight, and the catalytically active metal is a metal nickel fine particles, to a catalyst for decomposing hydrocarbons, characterized in that its content in the metallic nickel in terms of 0.1 to 40% by weight relative to the catalyst. As a catalyst to decompose the catalyst of the present invention is a hydrocarbon, more inexpensive and functional in the show catalytic activity to remove excellent over C Hydrocarbon cracking catalyst, power generation systems, in the caulking, durability


Foodborne disease more of the cases caused by poor food handling techniques, and contamination occurs when served. Food handler hygiene and sanitation are the key to be success in processing safe and healthy foods. Poor sanitation hygiene can be affect the quality of the food. It cause consumer health level who is consume these food. If the hygiene and sanitation of food bad it could result in health problems. Based on this background, the study are interested in knowing the factors related to sanitation hygiene in angkringan traders in the Malioboro area. This study was observasional analitic with cross sectional design. The study sample was angkringan traders in Malioboro area with 40 angkringan traders. Sampling technique with total sampling. The instruments used questionnaire and checklist sheets. Data analysis used univariate analysis and bivariate analysis with Fisher statistical test. The results of the study statistics test for 40 angkringan traders, showed that 32 traders had high knowledge (80%), 36 traders had a good attitude (90%), 29 traders had poor sanitation facilities (72.5%), 26 traders had bad hygiene sanitation (65%). There is no relationship between knowledge (p=0,222), attitude (p=1,000) with hygiene sanitation of traders. There is a relationship between sanitation facilities and hygiene sanitation traders (p=0,029).Keywords: Knowledge, attitude, sanitation facilities, hygiene, sanitation.


Female stress urinary incontinence treatment with single-incision mini-slings yields significantly lower cure rates and higher risk of repeat surgery compared with standard midurethral slings.


Preface Advances in Synthesis & Applications of Ordered Porous Materials Heat & Mass Transfer in Porous Media Under Phase Transition Conditions: Freezing of Soils Transient Infinite Element Theory for Simulating Heat Transfer & Mass Transport Problems in Fluid-saturated Porous Media of Infinite Domains Numerical Simulation of Fluid Flow & Heat Transfer in Porous Media Modelling of Transport Phenomena in Porous Media Using Network Models Advances in Integrated Modelling of Mass Transfer & Geo-mechanics in Coal Seams for CO2 Sequestration Influence of the Interfacial Drag on Pressure Loss for Two Phase Flow in Porous Media Microstructure Representations for the Simulation of Physicochemical Processes in Porous Media Organic Aerogels as Precursors for the Preparation of Porous Carbons Reducing Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Porous Materials Thermal Dispersion & Radiation Effects on MHD Free Convection of a Non-Newtonian Fluid over a Vertical Cone in a Porous Medium Chemical Reaction & MHD Effects on Free Convection Flow Past an Inclined Surface in a Porous Medium Combined Effects Viscous Dissipation & Variable Permeability on Non-Darcy Natural Convection Over A Vertical Plate in Porous Medium with Variable Wall Temperature Velocity & Turbulence Field around a Porous Block: Numerical Simulation & Experimental Validation Index.


The purpose of this research was to conduct an ultrasound exam in the interval between 49-120 days of gestation for the determination of fetus sex and to establish the interval when the fetal sexing is possible. The research was carried out in three farms from Transylvania. In farm A were examined 25 animals, in farm B 13 animals and in farm C 11 animals. The diagnosis of the fetal sexing was possible for 35 cases, 14 animals were diagnosed as female and 21 were male. In the interval between 56-65 days of gestation the diagnosis of fetal sexing was established by viewing the genital tubercle and in the interval between 65-90 days of gestation the diagnosis was established by viewing the secondary genital organs. In 14 cases the diagnosis was not set; in 4 cases the conception product has not been sufficiently developed, the genital tubercle was not visible, and in 10 cases the fetus was too big and was impossible to localize the genital organs.


We generalize the known collision results for a solid in a 3D compressible Newtonian fluid to compressible non-Newtonian ones, and to Newtonian fluids with temperature depending viscosities.


This paper explores the US context of the opportunities and challenges of collecting and using patientreported outcomes (PROs) in the post-approval environment. Firstly, an overarching goal of real-world comparisons of therapies based on their benefits and harms is borne in mind whilst placing PROs in the landscape of comparative effectiveness research. Secondly, a review of opportunities and challenges relating to the collection and use of real-world patient-reported outcome (PRO) data in clinical and community settings is presented, highlighting patient monitoring such as in post-marketing/post-approval (phase IV) studies, through formulary management and reimbursement systems, and the utilization of available technologies. The paper ends with a summary of policy considerations in optimizing these opportunities and addressing the related challenges. Throughout this paper, the use of the term 'preapproval environment' is intended to refer to the time and efforts preceding the regulatory approval of a pharmaceutical product, and 'post-approval environment' on the other hand refers to the time and efforts proceeding the attainment of product approval and the respective labeling claims. 'Real-world' is intended to refer to settings other than clinical trials (i.e., clinical practice and community settings, and similar patient monitoring programs).


BACKGROUND: Suboptimal control of blood pressure (BP) is a public health challenge in Greece. This educational intervention attempts to improve health literacy (HL) and nutrition literacy (NL) in primary healthcare (PHC) patients with hypertension (HTN). MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a proof-of-concept (PoC) educational intervention. Twenty-four patients with HTN and low or medium levels of HL agreed to participate in this 6-week educational intervention. The program was delivered by a general practitioner (GP) in group A and by a qualified nurse in group B. Group C was the control group. The levels of HL of NL, adherence to the Mediterranean diet, and perceived stress were assessed using the European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire 16 (HLS_EU_Q16) and part B (reading a medication label) of the High Blood Pressure–Health Literacy Scale (HBP–HLS), the Nutrition Literacy Scale-Greek (NLS-Gr), the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS), and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14), respectively, together with certain socioeconomic, dietary, and lifestyle characteristics. The Kruskal–Wallis and Wilcoxon nonparametric, the Chi-square, and the McNemar–Bowker tests were used. The analysis was done with the STATA software, version 14 (MP & Associates, Sparta, Greece). RESULTS: No statistically significant differences were found in the total score of HL and NL before and after the intervention; however, the results indicate a slight improvement in HL and NL levels in the two intervention groups, together with small improvements in knowledge and behaviors related to HTN and dietary salt. A trend of improvement in the MEDAS levels in the GP's group and the HBP–HLS levels in the nurse's group was also reported. CONCLUSION: A slight improvement in HL and NL levels in the two intervention groups has been reported, and the changes, however, were not statistically significant.


Supersaturated solid solution was formed after re-dissolution of precipitated phases during multi-axial compression in aged Al-Cu alloy.The re-ageing behavior of strain-induced supersaturated solid solution was investigated by transmission electron microscopy.The results show that the precipitation process of the strain-induced supersaturated solid solution is significantly accelerated during re-ageing.The precipitation sequence is related to heating temperature,degree of deformation and grain size after deformation.When the heating temperature is high enough to counteract the high internal stress resulting from severe plastic deformation,the precipitation sequence is from metastable phase to stable phase;when the heating temperature is not high enough to counteract the high internal stress and the grains are ultra-refined,the precipitation sequence is that equilibrium phases are formed directly instead of metastable phases.


To the Editor:-We would like to thank Dr. Gordon for his interest in our recent paper.' We agree with Dr. Gordon that the facilities in their study2 were different than in ours and we did not mean to imply that the institutions or patient populations they described were identical to ours. Because there is such a paucity of information regarding the transfer of patients from long-term care facilities to acute care facilities, we felt it would be useful to include reference to work that was similar to, but not necessarily identical with, ours. We agree with Dr. Gordon that a close affiliation between a long-term care facility and an acute care facility will improve the care of the patients served by such a continuum. We hope similar studies will be conducted to further help in the clarification of the issues important in fostering improved relationships between acute hospitals and long-term care facilities.


In 1971, a communIty of Black transvestItes and transsexuals in Chicago created the Transvestite/Transsexual Legal Committee (TLC), one of the city's first formal trans political organizations. TLC was founded following the 1970 police murder of James Clay Jr., a Black transvestite or street fairy.1 TLC was a radical group that called for the liberation of feminine trans people of color. During an era that saw the emergence of radical movements advocating for cisgender gay men and lesbians, people of color, and women, TLC found allies in other Chicago organizations, including the lesbian separatist organization the Flippies. Over the next decade, TLC grew into a multiracial, multigender group focused on the needs of Midwestern transvestites and transsexuals, an emerging coalition. In order to describe its membership to a contemporary audience while respecting the group's complexity, I describe TLC's community as "trans feminine" and "trans femmes." "Trans femmes" refers to people


SUMMARY Co-cultivation of Legionella pneumophila serogroup I and Acanthamoeba palestinensis in Neff's medium at 35 °C resulted in the intracellular multiplication of the bacteria as demonstrated by electron microscopy and immunofluorescence. In the closed experimental system used, the number of legionellae rose from 107 colony forming units (c. f. u.)/ml initially to a maximum of 1010 c. f. u. /ml on day 5. Legionellae were seen in expelled phagosomes, in some amoebae filling the cytoplasm and in others in which the process of encystment appeared to have commenced.


Shim coils are essential components to improve the accuracy of finger blood glucose detection in magnetic resonance image (MRI). Halbach magnet is popular in the field of portable MRI due to the magnetic concentration effect, but shim coils are needed to improve its poor magnetic field uniformity in the region of interest (ROI). Based on the harmonic analysis method, the high linearity of shim coils are considered as the objective function and the power consumption of coils are taken as the penalty function. The appropriate current density coefficient is determined by adjusting the penalty factor and minimizing the objective function. The stream function is applied to the current density, and the specific winding pattern on the cylindrical-surface is obtained by using MATLAB. In order to verify the accuracy of the method, the finite element software COMSOL was used to calculate the magnetic field distribution in the ROI The results illustrate that eight shim coils (x, y, z, (z2−(x2+y2)/2), xz, yz, xy, (x2−y2)) well meet the linearity requirements and the performance requirements of the human finger blood glucose MRI detection apparatus. Finally, the y and z directions of the first-order shim coils are fabricated with flexible PCB.


With the increasing requirement of the knowledge in product development, the information management method has severely influenced the reuse of the information available in an enterprise. How to transform the information to knowledge is an urgent problem. The paper presents a product design method based on a digital design environment, discuses the way of design resources transformation. A digital design environment is established with the technology of Web, with which the sharing and interchanging of information is realized.


To theEditor: In summer 2002, the parents of an 8-yearold girl noted a red, non-tender swelling of their daughter's right nipple. Apart from the local swelling, the girl was well without any accompanying symptoms. Her past medical history was uneventful. Because of the persistent areolar swelling, she was seen by a gynaecologist who referred her to the local paediatric surgery department where a diagnostic biopsy was taken. The pathohistologic analysis revealed a diffuse blastic infiltrate consisting of atypical CD20 positive B-cells highly suggestive of a high-grade malignant B-cell lymphoma (Fig. 1). The girl was transferred to the paediatric hemato-oncology unit for further diagnostic procedures and treatment of her suspected malignant disease. On physical examination, the girl had a firm, nontender, reddened, swollen right nipple of 2.5 2 cm diameter (Fig. 2). Slightly enlarged lymph nodes were found in the right axilla and right inguinal region. The remainder of the physical examination was unremarkable. Diagnostic work-up, including blood tests, bone marrow aspirate, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, abdominal ultrasound, chestX-ray, brainMRI, and a technetiumbone scan did not reveal evidence of further organ involvement. Photon emission tomography displayed significantly increased glucose metabolism in the right nipple compatible with malignant disease. However, considering the rather unusual diagnosis of a highly malignant primary extranodal B-cell lymphoma in a child and the clinical appearance consistentwith borrelial lymphocytomadespite the absence of a tick bite or erythema chronicummigrans in the medical history, additional serologic tests were done. Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay and immunoblot were positive for both IgM and IgG against Borrelia species. Subsequently, the girl was treated with intravenous cefotaxime for 3 weeks, which resulted in a slow reduction and finally complete disappearance of the local redness and swelling 6 weeks later. When last seen in spring 2003, the girl was well and without any symptoms of disease recurrence. Although polymerase chain reaction for Borrelia species from the paraffin embedded biopsy material was negative, the clinical manifestation, positive serologic tests and response to adequate antimicrobial treatment are highly suggestive of a Borrelia infection. Lyme borreliosis is the most common anthropozoonosis endemic in large areas of Eurasia and theUnited States. It is caused by the spirocheteBorrelia burgdorferiwhich is transmitted by ticks of the genus Ixodes. The disease has a wide variety of manifestations involving the skin and several other organ systems, e.g., joints, heart, central nervous system, which may impede correct diagnosis. Early cutaneousmanifestations comprise erythema chronicum migrans and, especially in children in Europe, lymphadenosis benigna cutis, also referred to as borrelial lymphocytoma. Most commonly it is found on the ear lobe, however, the areola mammae, scrotum, and nose are other frequent sites of borrelial lymphocytoma. Diagnosis of lyme disease is based on history of exposure in an area where the disease is endemic, characteristic clinical findings, and an antibody response to B. burgdorferi [1]. Usually, borrelial lymphocytoma can readily be distinguished pathohistologically from malignant lymphoma, however, simulation of primary cutaneous B-cell lymphoma by borrelia-associated lymphocytoma cutis has been reported in several cases, even resulting in antineoplastic chemotherapy [2,3]. Furthermore, genuine cutaneous B-cell lymphomas associated with borrelia were described in Europe [4], whereas this coincidence could not be detected in the United States [5]. Lymphadenosis benigna cutis of the areolar area must be kept in mind as a typical manifestation of borreliosis even in the absence of a preceding tick bite. Furthermore, this infectious disease should be considered as a differential diagnosis of extranodal cutaneous lymphoma in children as borreliosis has an excellent prognosis and correct diagnosis might prevent aggressive antineoplastic treatment.


The paper aims to describe the current policy of languages in Indonesia. The research investigates the features of implementational spaces in Indonesian language policy documents. Content analysis approach is used to analyze these policy levels. This policy research is inevitably important to build understanding and direction for a further investigation on the educational spaces and practice of language within Indonesian community particularly higher education


This article use fuzzy comprehensive evaluation to quantitative analysis each factor which effect the selection of air conditioning cold/heat source systems. Meanwhile, offer a reasonable and feasible method to air conditioning cold/heat source system selection through a concrete example.


Phenolic oxidative coupling of the diphenolic isoquinoline (I), followed by O-methylation, gave cularine (V) and concentrine type compound (VII) while the same reaction of the isoquinoline (II) gave the dienones (IXa) and (IXb).


This study examines how training in handling hazardous material (HAZMAT) shipments in both commercial and military settings can affect the success of shipping HAZMAT materials to Aerial Ports of Embarkation (APOEs), where they are accepted for shipment through the Defense Transportation System (DTS). A new military policy in 2003 established a set of business rules for suppliers shipping through the DTS to decrease the level of shipments that are "frustrated," delayed because of failure to comply with various documentation or packaging requirements. Because frustration levels did not drop, this study was carried out to determine if shipping training procedures might have an effect. It is organized around four research questions. The study showed that training methods varied widely among commercial shippers, and they did not match the military training methods. The study concluded that commercial shipper training appears to have an effect on frustration levels at military APOEs, and that government guidelines need to be established to provide a common language for the military and private companies.


The catalytic conversion of biomass and its derivatives into valuable chemicals requires efficient, energy saving, and sustainable technologies. In this work, a variety of bifunctional catalysts are prepared combining immobilized metal nanoparticles and acid solid materials featuring Lewis or Brønsted acidity. The catalytic systems are tested in the reductive amination of bio‐derived levulinates with primary amines, using hydrogen as clean reducing agent, to obtain N‐substituted‐5‐methyl‐2‐pyrrolidones, which are proposed as substitutes for the widely used, REACH‐restricted solvent N‐methyl‐2‐pyrrolidone. The overall process is studied in depth to identify the best combination of metal and acid functionalities to be used in one‐pot and one stage. Pt immobilized onto the Brønsted solid acid Aquivion is shown to be the most efficient catalyst, with a productivity of N‐heptyl‐5‐methyl‐2‐pyrrolidone of 7.9 mmolgcat−1 h−1 reached at full conversion and 98.6% selectivity, under 120 °C, 4 bar H2 pressure and solvent‐free conditions.


To perform an auditing it is necessary to select auditors with certain competences in a given knowledge area. In this work, we present a multi-objective genetic algorithm to select the best auditors to perform a certain auditing. The algorithm involves the competence allocation problem under three different point of views: indispensable competences, dependencies among competences, and auditing budget boundary. We performed a case study where the competence allocation problem is analysed under a combinatorial perspective. The results show that the genetic algorithm proposed reaches better results comparing to random selection method.


The scattering of SH-wave with arbitrary incident angle by a subsurface elliptic cavity in half space is studied together with its influence on ground motion.The complex function method is used here.Firstly,construct a scattering wave function satisfying zero-stress condition on horizontal surface by using the symmetry of SH-wave,then transform the problem in half space into the scattering of SH-wave to an elliptic cavity in whole space,finally acquire the solution by solving a series of algebraic equations.Numerical results of the ground motion on subsurface elliptic cavity are provided.The research indicates that great interaction exists between the subsurface cavity and the horizontal surface,which will bring on great influence on ground motion.Therefore enough importance must be attached to the existing of subsurface cavity while finishing seismic design.


INTRODUCTION The accompanying article details the creation of an ad hoc Student Progress Committee (SPC) at the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Washington State University that is charged with providing advice and recommendations on issues related to the academic and professional progress of veterinary students enrolled in the DVM program. The SPC reviews students' records on a routine basis to ensure satisfactory progress in all areas pertaining to the academic standards of the CVM and requirements for graduation (i.e., performance in coursework, as well as meeting the high standards of conduct delineated in the CVM Essential Requirements policy). Included in the committee's actions have been recommendations about progression, remediation, dismissal, and graduation. The SPC has sought to identify students with deficiencies as early as possible in the program and to intervene before steadily accumulating deficiencies inevitably lead to failing grades. The operation of the committee and its actions are detailed in the preceding article.


A low-energy undulator test line (LEUTL) is under construction at the Advanced Photon Source (APS). This line will initially be used to demonstrate a free-electron laser (FEL) based on the self-am Iified spontaneous-emission (SASE) process. The FEL simulation Y programs, TDA3D[1' '3]and GENESIS[4],together with several other codes have been used for the LEUTL project. In order to increase the confidence on the simulation results, we attempted to benchmark two programs TDA3D and GENESIS. The results are reported here.


This work presents a synthesis procedure for designing miniaturized pre-fractal antennas for wireless applications. In order to minimize the linear dimensions of the antenna and to obtain voltage standing wave ratio values within specifications, the device configuration has been synthesized by defining a suitable building pre-fractal geometry tuned through a customized particle swarm optimizer


Data acquisition is one of the three principal functions of virtual instruments,and also the first step in all tests and measurement task s.As the development tool for virtual instruments,LabVIEW is featured with stron g software support to DAQ products,so it is easier and more convenient to realiz e data acquisition in LabVIEW.Taking PCI-9114HG card for example,the paper demon strates the software design.


We construct automorphisms of $\C^n$ which map certain discrete sequences one onto another with prescribed finite jet at each point, thus solving a general Mittag-Leffler interpolation problem for automorphisms. Under certain circumstances, this can be done while also approximating a given automorphism on a compact set.


During a period of 5 years, from 1949 through 1954, a total of 1192 west coast Amphibia, representing 10 genera and 16 species, have been examined for trypanosomes. Two species of haemoflagellates have been found, Trypanosoma barbari Lehmann, 1952 from Taricha torosa and a new species of trypanosome from larval Ambystoma gracile, which will be described below. The first described species of urodelean trypanosome was T. diemyctyli Tobey (1906) from Diemictylus viridescens in the eastern United States; 7 years later Ogawa (1913) named T. tritonis from a Japanese newt, Triturus pyrrhogaster. Roudabush and Coatney (1937) found T. cryptobranchi in the blood of a North American Cryptobranchus alleghaniensis and the writer (1952) described T. barbari from a California salamander, Taricha torosa.


Cyclosporin is a powerful immunosuppressant drug that has greatly improved survival rates in organ transplantation. Accurate and regular measurement of serum cyclosporin levels enhances its clinica...


For the body to remain comfortable, the surface moisture must be transferred away from the skin, or it will lead to a buildup of sweat on the skin's surface and interfere with the body's natural cooling mechanism and cause composition of bacteria. The growth of microbes on textiles during use and storage negatively affects the wearer as well as the textile itself. The detrimental effects can be controlled by durable antimicrobial finishing of the textile as nano zinc oxide and bulk titanium dioxide, which also affect the problem of UV radiation to the body skin and prevent degradation of the natural leather due to the exposure to solar UVR.
This article shows the experimental results for antimicrobial finishing, ultra violet protection efficacy before and after washing, and the results were analyzed by using Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy to shows the alterations on the treatments of natural goat leather and blended woven fabric 50%cotton, 50% polyester using nano zinc oxide and bulk titanium dioxide separately by using Pad –Dry –Cure method under tension.


Many terms have been used to describe the obstructive cardiomyopathies (McMichael, 1964). Most of them centre around the common, and apparently exclusive, theme of left intraventricular obstruction. The participation ofthe right ventricle is however described in numerous studies. Protrusion of the hypertrophied septum (Brent et al., 1960; Soulie, Joly, and Carlotti, 1962), hypertrophy of the free wall (Livesay, Wagner, and Ambrust, 1960; Daoud, Gallaher, and .Kaplan, 1961), and of the septal and parietal parts of the crista supraventricularis, are common anatomical findings (Braunwald et al., 1964). The ejection systolic murmur at the pulmonary area (Wigle, 1964a), the radiological signs of right ventricular hypertrophy (Bevegard, Jonsson, and Karlof, 1962; Braunwald et al., 1964), the electrocardiographic evidence of right atrial hypertrophy, isolated or combined with that of the left atrium (Braunwald et al., 1964), the large "a" wave in the jugular pulse tracing (Wigle, 1964a; Braunwald et al., 1964) are all clinical clues suggestive of involvement of the right heart. Cardiac catheterization makes it possible to demonstrate a right intraventricular systolic pressure difference. Its true incidence, location, and degree have been variously interpreted. The obstruction is usually thought to be in the lower part of the outflow tract where it is found in 6 cases out of 8 (Soulie et al., 1962),6 out of 9 (Wigle, Heimbecker, and Gunton, 1962), and 10 out of 59 (Braunwald et al., 1964). The infundibular site of the right intraventricular obstruction has recently been questioned, for the systolic pressure difference has been located between the apex and the outflow tract (Cohen et al., 1964). This point has been emphasized by the systematic exploration of the apex of the right


Procedural-institutional forming of Ukrainian state was a complex process of state-administrative apparatus forming on central and local levels with the simultaneous development of relation's regulation mechanisms both between the subjects of power and between its bearers and society. The organizational core of the state institute was formed on the legal principles of the political organization of the Cossack society, which also became the origin of the new Ukrainian political elite. The Ukrainian state was ruled through the interaction of two institutions — the Supreme Council and the Hetman, the relationship between which often influenced the effectiveness of the whole administrative vertical. The lower levels of the structural hierarchy consisted of the central and local authorities — the institutions of general, regimental and hundred foremen, bailiffs and atamans in the countryside, General Chancellery of the army, General Military Court, regimental and hundred managerial and judicial structures, local town councils and boards of shopkeepers, kopni courts, etc., through which the power monopoly to regulate public life was established. The electoral system was used for the formation of the power structures, although it was also common practice for some positions to be held by appointment. The Ukrainian elite of Hetmanshchyna in the late 17th-early 18th century displayed a tendency towards the European model of monarchism in its state structure. However, due to constant interference of Russian authorities in Ukrainian domestic political affairs, republican institutions remained the only ones through which the ideas of Ukrainian political subjectivity could be realized. The assertion of the Cossack senior officers' full ownership of their estates determined the evolution of the republican form of government into an aristocratic republic. The comprehension of struggle between hetmans and general starshinas and development of political system of Zaporozhian Host reflected on the formation of aristocratic-democratic current in Ukrainian political thought.


The purpose of this study is to show that the affix `-i` is not one of the suffixes but of the inflectional affixes. The affix `-i` of constitution [adjective predicative stem/root + i] has been treated as a suffix in Modern Korean, but we proved here that the affix `-i` is an adverbial ending. For the demonstrations, we pay attention to three facts: First, syntactic characteristics of [adjective predicative stem/root + i] constitution must be explained in the synchronic view. Second, characteristics of `-i` as an affix must be explained. Third, predication of stem/root must be explained. The conclusions of this paper are as follows: The linguistic conditions that existed in Middle Korean are just indirect evidence; for there are different possibilities to analyze these conditions in Modern Korean. The restrictions of affix adding between derivation and inflection cannot be regarded in the same standard. The affix `-i` is one of the endings that has inner-sentential restrictions like the other particles and endings. Preceding component, adjective predicative stem/root makes Predicative-Argument structure. However, the arguments are restricted in the realization of case. Grammatical category of [adjective predicative stem/root + i] constitution is an adjective clause. `-i` is an ending to constitute an adjective clause. The constitution is located freely in the higher sentence. Consequently, it is an `optional parenthetical clause/sentence.


We report the first measurements of the 1.1 mm (J = 3-2) lines of HCN, HNC, and HCO^+ in the Orion molecular cloud. The low-intensity broad velocity wings seen in the (1-0) lines of HCN and HCO^+ are greatly enhanced in the HCN (3-2) line but not in HCO^+ (3-2). No broad wings are seen in the HNC (3-2) line. The HCN observations suggest molecular hydrogen densities ~ 10^6 cm^(-3) in the broad wing source, and the differences between the lines of HCN and HCO^+ suggest that the lines may be formed in different regions within the source.


Injections of murine gamma interferon (IFN‐γ) into BALB/c nude mice induced Ia expression by keratinocytes The aim of the present study was to use this murine model to determine the effect of ultraviolet radiation (UV) or cyclosporine A (CyA) on Ia expression by keratinocytes. Two sets of experiments were performed. In the first, mice were injected intraperitoneally with IFN‐γ for 6 days. The mice were divided into three groups. One group, with one ear protected by electrical tape, was exposed to UVB radiation for 15 days starting 4 days before the injection. The second group received subcutaneous injections of CyA simultaneously with the IFN‐γ and during the 10 days following the IFN‐γ injection. The third group received only IFN‐γ injections. Fifteen days alter the IFN‐γ injection all mice were killed and evaluations of la positive cells were performed. In the second set of experiments the nude mice were treated with CyA or UVB only 10 days after the last IFN‐γ injections. In both experiments UVB inhibited and down‐regulated la expression by keratinocytes. This effect on keratinocytes was not observed in the protected ears. Thus it appears that the effect of UVB on keratinocytes is local and not systemic. CyA failed to inhibit or down‐regulate Ia expression. This study may shed some light on understanding the mechanism effect of UV radiation in a variety of skin diseases.


The purpose of this study is to measure and analyze the relative efficiency of saving and credit cooperative units in North Aceh, Indonesia. In this study, the selection of inputs and outputs to be analyzed by the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) was selected using the intermediation approach. The results showed that the overall saving and credit cooperative units in North Aceh, Indonesia have not operated fully efficient. This is indicated by the average of value of Malmquist Productivity Index which was still below one, but individually the study found that some cooperatives have operated efficiently, such as cooperative employee of PT Pupuk Iskandar Muda (Persero), KPN Kopebun, KPN Citra Guru, KPN Tunas and Kopbun Cut Mutia. These findings implied that more serious efforts should be made by the saving and credit cooperative units in North Aceh, Indonesia to improve the cooperative management efficiency levels by managing their capital and assets professionally . DOI: 10.15408/sjie.v5i2.3193


Background: While concerns about the safety and procedural success of radial, as opposed to femoral, access for PCI have largely been abated, the association of radial access with patients' health ...


Mono sodium 2,4,6-trioxotetrahydropyrimidine-1(2H)-carbodithioate (L) was prepared from barbituric acid with carbon disulfide (CS2) in the presence of sodium hydroxide, then reacted with some chloride metals to synthesis a complexes of the types [M (L) Cl (H2O)3], [M (L)2(H2O) 2] and [M(L)2] {M= Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II)}, and [Pd (L)(H2O)2]Cl and[Pd (L)2] . These compounds were characterized using infra-red spectra FTIR, electronic spectra UV– VIS, proton nuclear magnetic resonance H-NMR spectroscopy, Micro Elemental Analysis, and Magnetic Measurements.These measurements indicate that the prepared complexes have octahedral, square planer or tetrahedral geometry. Molar Conductance measurements shows all the prepared complexes are non-electrolytic except the palladium complex of the type [Pd(L)(H2O)2]Cl.


This letter proposes a novel learned feasibility estimator that considers multi-modal grasp poses for grasp and motion planning. Grasp poses inherently have multi-modal structures, that is, continuous and discrete parameters. Mixed-integer programming (MIP) is one method that solves these multi-modal problems. However, searching for all the discrete parameters costs considerable time. Therefore, by learning the feasibility of each mode from the geometric variables, the problem can be solved efficiently within a given time limit. The feasibility of grasp poses is related to the pose of the object and nearby obstacles. Utilizing this information, we introduce learned geometric feasibility (LGF), which prioritizes the integer search of MIP. LGF is scalable to multiple robots and environments because it learns the feasibility using object-oriented information. It has been demonstrated to improve the number of solved MIP problems within the time limit and to be applicable to various environmental settings.


Smoking is defined as acute or chronic intoxication due to the consumption of tobacco derivatives, and, in Brazil, almost 40% of the population above fifteen years old are smokers. One of the primary complications of smoking as a habit is a cardiac-respiratory attack. The object of this project was to determine the percentage of tobacconists from a sample of the population from Cidade 2000 community in Fortaleza – CE and the pulmonary complications reported by the participants themselves. This was a descriptive, longitudinal, epidemiological study, that was quantitative in nature and held during the second semester of 2004. A questionnaire was used to gather data by means of interviewing 100 individuals of both sexes, above fifteen years old. The obtained results showed that 55 (55%) of the interviewed population were tobacconists, 51% being illiterate. The most referred clinical complaints related to smoking were: coughing (22%), shortness of breath (14%), and mucus accumulation (14%). The smoking habit was related mainly to addiction (33%) and pleasure (31%). Neighborhood public health services were sought by 44.5% of all smokers. According to the data, smoking is significant in this community, being directly related to the educational level and a addiction and pleasure are determinant factors for the habit's maintenance. Due to the negative effects of smoking and the importance of the primary health care, it may be suggested to increase the offering of preventive and educational actions, as well as therapeutic respiratory rehabilitation in the ambulatory services that attend the studied population


Simple Summary The Western European hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus (Linnaeus, 1758) is one of the most common mammals in urban areas. We collected data over 17 years (2002–2019) regarding outcomes and causes of mortality on this species from two of the main wildlife rehabilitation centers in the north of Portugal. A total of 740 animals were admitted; the majority were juveniles, with the highest admission rate occurring during summer (36.8%). The main cause of admission was debilitation (30.7%). Of the total number of individuals admitted to these centers, 66.6% were released successfully. The main cause of death was trauma of unknown origin (32.7%). Abstract This study aimed to analyze the admission causes, outcomes, primary causes of death, and main lesions observed in the post mortem examinations of Western European hedgehogs, Erinaceus europaeus (Linnaeus, 1758), in the north of Portugal. The data were obtained by consulting the records from the two main wildlife rehabilitation centers located in the north of Portugal (Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre of Parque Biologico de Gaia and the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre of the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro). Over 17 years (2002–2019) a total of 740 animals were admitted. Most of the animals were juveniles, with the highest number of admissions occurring during summer (36.8%) and spring (33.2%). The main reasons for admission were debilitation (30.7%) and random finds (28.4%). Of the total number of individuals admitted to these centers, 66.6% were successfully released back into the wild. The most relevant causes of death were trauma of unknown origin (32.7%), nontrauma causes of unknown origin (26.6%), and nutritional disorders (20.2%). The main lesions observed were related to trauma, including skeletal and skin lesions (fractures, hemorrhages, wounds) and organ damage, particularly to the lungs and liver. The hedgehog is a highly resilient and adaptable animal. The urban environment has many benefits for hedgehogs, yet the presence of humans can be harmful. In the future, the public needs to become even more involved in the activities of the wildlife centres, which will make a positive difference for these populations.


Others in Early Modern England" also takes up the theme, utilizing a variety of texts — including engravings and travel narratives — to argue the perceived importance of mothers' milk in the creation of cultural constructions and English national identity (for example, as evidenced in the contrast between the "idealized Christian mother, feeding her child with the milk from her own virtuous white body" and the "demonized/criminalized figure of'the Jew' hungering for the blood and bodies of Christian children" [83]). At the highest level of mother-idealization, of course, stands Mary, who makes numerous appearances in the essays. In Francis Dolan's "Marian Devotion and Maternal Authority in Seventeenth-Century England," "Mariolatry" constituted an issue by which Protestant and Catholic writers weighed in on broader questions of female authority, centering around "the Nursing Virgin, so confusingly combining service and power, nurture and eros" (288). Working from an entirely different perspective is Claire Fontijn, whose essay "The Virgin's Voice: Representations of Mary in Seventeenth-Century Italian Song" explores the ways in which the Virgin Mother is depicted as expressing her maternal role, as a young nursing mother or a weeping mourning one, through contemporary lullabies and laments. At the opposite end of the spectrum, witches are explored in Nancy Hayes' "Negativizing Nurture and Demonizing Domesticity: The Witch Construct in Early Modern Germany," which focuses on the witch as "the negative maternal, the depriver of her children's food and comfort, the Other to the Mother" (179), while Kathryn Schwarz's fascinating "Mother Love: Cliches and Amazons in Early Modern England" places the Amazon in the middle of the ongoing tension over maternity, with texts "[imagining her] in a simultaneously intimate and disruptive relationship to domestic structures" (294). Since maternity in the early modern period — and female gynecology in general — was overtaken by the patriarchal medical institutions of modernity, an essay accounting for the shift might have added further to the volume; nevertheless, Maternal Measures is a fine and exhaustive treatment of its subject, opening up new and rich perspectives onto a time when early modern mothers and caregivers, in Naomi Miller's words, "found the knowledge and power to connect with one another, and variably resist or even reform some of the practices and expectations that determined their standing in society" (19). SARAPSCOVINGTON Elizabethtown College


Abstract Indian species of Oxya are revised, and a key to the Indian species is given. Additional generic characters of female genitalia are given. Oxya tridentata Willemse is revalidated. Oxya gorakhpurensis, sp. nov. is described and illustrated.


A small‐size narrow open‐slot antenna with 1‐mm slot width and 12.7‐mm slot length promising to be disposed in the narrow region along the side edge of the metal‐framed smartphone for the 2.4/5.2/5.8‐GHz WLAN operation is presented. This study exploits the narrow region between the display panel and the casing of the metal‐framed smartphone to dispose the internal antenna therein. The proposed antenna is fed using a microstrip feedline with its tuning stub disposed within the slot, thereby keeping narrow width of the antenna. The open slot (denoted as a first slot) has a 1‐mm opening disposed at the metal frame, and its length corresponds to only about 0.1 wavelength at 2450 MHz, which supports a fundamental open‐slot mode to cover the 2.4 GHz band. In addition, with a chip capacitor (1.1 pF) loaded at a proper position across the first slot, the antenna can be reconfigured at about 5.2 GHz to create a new resonant open slot (second slot) from the capacitor to the slot opening. This second slot contributes to a new resonant mode for the antenna to cover the 5.2 GHz band. By embedding a series chip inductor (1.5 nH) in the microstrip feedline, a higher‐order slot mode supported by the first slot can be shifted to cover the 5.8 GHz band. The antenna can hence cover the 2.4/5.2/5.8‐GHz WLAN operation with a compact and narrow slot structure. Details of the proposed antenna are described. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Microwave Opt Technol Lett 58:886–892, 2016


This report contains tabulations of transmission loss data resulting from propagation experiments at 20, 50, and 100 MHz conducted over irregular terrain in the Colorado Mountains primarily east of the Continental Divide. Raw data from measurements described in this report is available for download here .


In this paper,the congruence relation given in reference[6] is extended and then the same results to [6] are got for the new congruence relation.


A new CO 2 sequestration approach through indirect wollastonite carbonation is proposed to mitigate anthropogenic CO 2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion. The wollastonite carbonation process includes three steps: (1) dissolution of wollastonite in hydrochloric acid to leach Ca 2+ from mineral matrix; (2) reaction of the resulting CaCl 2 solution with CO 2 in triisooctylamine (TIOA) at low temperature, producing CaC0 3 and an amino acid complex; (3) regeneration of the extractant and acid by backextraction through a temperature swing process and recycling to the dissolution and carbonation steps. It was found that the wollastonite dissolution rate was accelerated by hydrochloric acid and a maximum Ca 2+ dissolution extent of 95 % was obtained.