Comparing with the western personality development theories,Confucianism even makes a point of educating the inside goodness in person's awareness of self and emphasizing social relation and company with people.Owing to the profound influence of Confucianism personality development theories on the race personality to the Chinese traditional culture extremely,a deep and close reflection on the practice of native social work will provide not only the precious resources,but also the leading meaning.


This paper presents the framework for creating of 3D map. The 3D shape and the textures of a building are acquired by analyzing moving picture taken from a running vehicle. However, in the real city environment, it is difficult to obtain 3D data of buildings accurately, because the slight motion of images due to the vehicle motion cannot be removed completely. This paper describes a approach to reconstructing 3D city model utilizing existing 2D digital map in addition 3D measured data. The obtained shapes and textures are compared with 2D maps to refine their location and shape. The implementation of the alogorithm has been applied to several real urban scenes and successfully created 3D map. Mobile Observation Taking moving pictures L


Hydroquinone amino acid esters, pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions containing them, INCLUDING dermatological compositions having an activity eliminator pigment and its applications pharmaceutical, cosmetic or aesthetic. Preparation of these novel hydroquinone esters, from natural amino acids. Such esters corresponding to formula (I).


The Chinese traditional moral philosophy is regarded by most people as "morality and Justice",which values justice above material gains.However,when we examine the concepts of the Chinese traditional moral philosophy and its purpose,value,motive power,the means of management and the mechanism of restraint,we can see,under the banner of "morality justice",the Chinese traditional moral philosophy still implies utilitarianism.Therefore,this traditional morality can play its role in practical life on one hand,namely,the gains-pursuing and perceptual desire are kept on the right track;but on the other hand,it is characterized by "cheating strangers","heteronomy"," non-purity ",favors "talents' foresight" and has lost its intrinsic characters: rational consciousness,emotional willingness and saintliness.


The authors of ''Evaluating the FThreshold Theory_: Can Head Impact Indicators Help?'' (1) report errors in Table 3 of their paper. The errors appear in the ''60g'' row under the heading ''Including all recorded impacts Q10g (n = 283,348).'' The corrected data do not change in any way the interpretation of the data nor the bottom line of the paper as evidenced by the reduced PV+_s. Amended Table 3 appears below:


Spallation particles emitted from an ablating test model mounted in a supersonic arc-heated air flow was investigated experimentally and computationally. Emission spectra of CN violet band and C 2 swan band, that were attributed to spallation particles, were identified not only inside the shock layer of the ablator but also outside of it. Since the evidence of the presence of spallation particles was found, the trajectory of a spallation particle was simulated to reveal the conditions for the flight to the upstream of the shock layer. The simulation was made by ejecting a solid particle at various speeds from the front surface of the ablator.


According to the quality testing results in a project and comparative analysis among several testing methods, the judging method of hole collapse and sediment under the bottom of cast-in-situ bored pile was analyzed to accumulate experience of construction and quality testing for similar project.


Background: Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the awareness, acceptance, safety, efficacy, complications and expulsion rate of Post-partum Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (PPIUCD) insertion among pregnant women in a tertiary care center. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective analytical study conducted in S.C.B Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, Odisha, over a period of 4 years. Willing 6104 clients were inserted PPIUCD who delivered either vaginally or by cesarean section. Post insertion follows up done. Various relevant parameters are critically analyzed. Results: Awareness about PPIUCD was significantly low compared to interval IUCD (11.37% vs. 69.53%). Acceptance rate was low (25.32%). Acceptance was higher in the age group of 26-30 years (35.3%), para-2 (42.84%) and those undergoing cesarean section (69%). 32.2% of acceptors came for follow-up. The main complaints at follow-up were missing thread and bleeding. Expulsion rate was low (2.91%). Continuation rate was 85.3%. No case of perforation, failure or any other major complication reported. The main causes of removal were bleeding and pressure from family. Conclusion: This study indicates that PPIUCD as a postpartum family planning method was highly effective, demonstrably safe, having no serious complication reported after insertion or during follow-up and had lower rate of expulsion in spite of low acceptance. The method may be particularly beneficial in our setting where women do not come for postnatal contraception counseling and usage. The acceptance of PPIUCD can be increased with repeated counseling beginning at the early antenatal period, public awareness, and offering incentives to acceptor, motivator and course provider.


ABSTRACT The aims of this study were to: (1) evaluate the effect of each stage of HACD + MWVD on the drying kinetics and quality parameters of blueberries, including color, overall appearance, mechanical and physical attributes, and rehydration potential; (2) select proper combination order and conversion point of HACD + MWVD to minimize physicochemical changes and maintain high quality of blueberries. The results were compared with HACD and MWVD alone. A linear equation produced a good fit to data describing the drying kinetics of the constant or first falling rate period, whereas the Henderson and Pabis model was a good fit for the dataset describing the second falling rate period. The color changes induced in berries by HACD + MWVD were limited (ΔE* ranged from 3.08 ± 2.25 to 3.65 ± 2.28) in comparison with HACD (ΔE* ranged from 7.90 ± 2.29 to 8.21 ± 1.77). HACD + MWVD contributed to the achievement of significantly lower values of hardness, chewiness, and gumminess in blueberries, compared to HACD. Multi-stage HACD + MWVD with hot air predrying at 80°C until the achievement of the moisture content of 1.95 ± 0.05 kg · kg−1 db caused the lowest shrinkage of blueberries. Blueberries dried by multi-stage HACD +MWVD with hot air predrying at 80°C until the achievement of moisture content of 1.95 ± 0.05 kg · kg−1 db were characterized by the highest rehydration potential, in terms of moisture content, rehydration ratio, and water gain; i.e., 4.15 ± 0.02 kg · kg−1 db, 4.02 ± 0.05 g · g−1 db, 4.07 ± 0.01 g · g−1 db, respectively.


The utility model provides a cold-proof mask and belongs to the field of cold-proof articles. It has a butterfly cover with a nose cover in its upper part, a mouth cover in its middle part, and ear holes disposed in two ends, an air vent disposed below the nose cover, a breathing hole disposed on the mouth cover, nylon fastener belts fixed respectively on both front and back end surfaces of the butterfly cover. It is characterized by large coverage area, good cold-proof effect, no influence on breath and hearing, good comfort feeling, good hygiene, simple structure, good appearance, and convenient use.


We present a mathematical framework and an implemen- tation of a proof of concept for communicating about trust in terms of interactions. We argue that sharing an ontology about trust is not enough and that interactions are the building blocks that all trust- and reputation models use to form their evaluations. Thus, a way of talking about these interactions is essential to gossiping in open heterogeneous environments. We give a brief overview of the formal framework we pro- pose for aligning trust and discuss an example implementation, which uses inductive learning methods to form a trust alignment. We highlight the strengths and weaknesses of this approach.


Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving intervention in emergency medical care practiced globally for the last more than seven decades. It cannot be a solution to prevent every death and there are risks associated with this intervention. This article focuses on the ethical dilemmas related to the decisions of medical futility in cardiopulmonary resuscitation particularly in emergency settings. There are guidelines for the decisions to start and stop CPR but are mostly based on technical grounds only. Technically possible interventions are not always medically reasonable and all four principles of biomedical ethics - viz. respect for autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence and justice are associated with the issues of medical futility in this process. Autonomy deals with the issues of the individual right for CPR as well as the other side of the coin do-not-resuscitate (DNR) including death with dignity. The 'advance directive' and the need for surrogate consent are further dimensions of autonomy. As a life saving measure, beneficence comes into play while non-maleficence argues against performing CPR when the outcomes are harmful or futile. Futile interventions have to be avoided for the justice so that the precious intensive care units are not occupied waiting for the end-of-life. Literatures were reviewed and analyzed in the context of medical futility in CPR and the ethical dimensions of the issues have been explored. Ethical approach assists in deciding the futility of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a given situation where the shared decision is taken by the medical professionals and the surrogates of the patients.


In this era of globalization that is happening right now, making developments in Information Technology that offers solutions to problems that occur in people's lives are important to improve available public services in the area. The development of Information Technology also gives innovation for government to improve existing public services and facilities. This report will discuss about application used by government in various regions in Indonesia in developing Smart City program that was initiated in 2014. Social Media is one of the ways and tools for community in Indonesia to give their aspiration, critic and response which aims for the improvement of government services and the development of Smart City so that they can meet the needs of the Community in their own regions. With this, responses from government is needed in accordance with the priority level of complaints given by the community through social media for the government to follow up their aspirations and complaints about the development of the Smart City.


Adrenaline release evokes hyperpnoea and an increase in ventilatory CO 2 sensitivity during hypoglycaemia: a role for the carotid body Abstract Hypoglycaemia in vivo induces a counter-regulatory response that involves the release of hormones to restore blood glucose levels. Concomitantly, hypoglycaemia evokes a carotid body mediated hyperpnoea that maintains arterial CO 2 levels and prevents respiratory acidosis in the face of increased metabolism. It is unclear whether the carotid body is directly stimulated by low glucose or by a counter-regulatory hormone such as adrenaline. Minute ventilation was recorded during infusion of insulin-induced hypoglycaemia (8-17 mIU kg -1 min -1 ) in Alfaxan-anaesthetized male Wistar rats. Hypoglycaemia significantly augmented minute ventilation (123±4 to 143±7 ml min -1 ) and CO 2 sensitivity (3.3±0.3 to 4.4±0.4 ml min -1 mmHg -1 ). These effects were abolished by either β-adrenoreceptor blockade with propranolol or adrenalectomy. In this hypermetabolic, hypoglycaemic state, propranolol stimulated a rise in P a CO 2 , suggestive of a ventilation-metabolism mismatch. Infusion of adrenaline (1µg kg -1 min 1 ) increased minute ventilation (136±4 to 161±5 ml min -1 ) without altering P a CO 2 or pH and enhanced ventilatory CO 2 sensitivity (3.4±0.4 to 5.1±0.8 ml min -1 mmHg -1 ). These effects were attenuated by either resection of the carotid sinus nerve or propranolol. Physiological concentrations of adrenaline increased the CO 2 sensitivity of freshly dissociated carotid body type I cells in vitro . These findings suggest that adrenaline release can account for the ventilatory hyperpnoea observed during hypoglycaemia by an augmented carotid body and whole body ventilatory CO 2 sensitivity.


Recently, Green & Adkins examined finite flexure of an aelotropic cuboid and indicated the conditions under which the problem may be regarded as solved. In this paper, the problem of bending of an aelotropic circular block into an ellipsoidal shell has been examined on the lines of Green & Adkins and a solution has been obtained in terms of a completely general energy function for both compressible and incompressible materials. The problem of bending of a circular block into a spherical shell has been obtained as a particular case.


On December 5, 1980, Congress passed the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act (Public Law 96-501). The Act created the Northwest Power Planning Council (now the Northwest Power and Conservation Council). The Council was charged with the responsibility to prepare a Regional Conservation and Electric Power Plan and to develop a program to protect, mitigate, and enhance fish and wildlife including related spawning grounds and habitat on the Columbia River and its tributaries. The Council adopted its Fish and Wildlife Program on November 15, 1982. Section 800 of the Program addresses measures in the Yakima River Basin. The Yakima measures were intended to help mitigate hydroelectric impacts in the basin and provide off-site mitigation to compensate for fish losses caused by hydroelectric project development and operations throughout the Columbia River Basin. The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) was designated as a major source of funding for such off-site mitigation measures and was requested to initiate discussions with the appropriate Federal project operators and the Council to determine the most expeditious means for funding and implementing the program. The primary measures proposed for rapid implementation in the Yakima River basin were the installation of fish passage and protective facilities. Sec. more » 109 of The Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984, authorized the Secretary of the Interior to design, construct, operate, and maintain fish passage facilities within the Yakima River Basin. Under Phase I of the program, improvements to existing fish passage facilities and installation of new fish ladders and fish screens at 16 of the largest existing diversion dams and canals were begun in 1984 and were completed in 1990. The Yakima Phase II fish passage program is an extension of the Phase I program. In 1988, the Yakama Nation (YN) submitted an application to amend Sections 803(b) and 1403(4.5) of the Northwest Power and Conservation Council's Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program to begin preliminary design on the Phase II fish screen program. Based on citizen and agency endorsement, the Council approved the amendment in 1989. The Council authorized BPA to provide funding for Phase II screens through the Fish and Wildlife Program. BPA then asked the Bureau of Reclamation to provide engineering and design expertise to the Phase II projects. « less


Objective
For chronic heart failure(CHF)patients with cardiac resynchronization therapy(CRT), optimized interventricular(VV)interval can help to enhance ventricular activation synchrony and improve left ventricular function.The present study used real-time multichannel electrocardiogram(ECG)recording to optimize the VV interval during the CRT implantation, and evaluated the effects of this optimization technique on the changes of cardiac remodeling.

Methods
A total of 84 CHF patients with CRT were enrolled and divided into two groups(optimized group, n=37; non-optimized group, n=47). In optimized group, real-time QRS duration in different VV interval were measured on Bard multichannel recorder(speed, 100mm/s and accuracy 2 ms). The VV interval with the narrowest QRS duration was selected and applied to CRT.Patients in non-optimized group were not performed VV interval optimization during procedure.Echocardiography was performed at baseline, one week and one year after CRT implantation, and left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF), left ventricular diameter and volume were analyzed were analyzed.

Results
Compared to baseline, echocardiography parameters were not changed in either optimized or non-optimized group at acute after the procedure.The percentage of responders of optimized group was 0.76 if the responder was defined as LVEF improvement more than 0.10 at one year after the procedure.The percentage of responders in non-optimized group was 0.53(P<0.05). LVEDD, LVESD, LVEDV, LVESV in optimized group at one year follow-up were all significantly decreased when compared to baseline.But these parameters of one-year after the procedure in non-optimzied group were not significantly changed when compared with baseline.

Conclusion
The real-time optimizing VV interval measured by QRS duration with multichannel recording during the procedure is feasible and effective.CRT with optimized VV interval can effectively promote percentage of responders and improve cardiac structural remodeling in patients with CHF.

Key words:
Cardiac resynchronization therapy; Interventricular optimization; Heart failure


ABSTRACT Two of Michel Foucault's concepts are used to frame the analysis of the impact of the first dominant form of educational provision for pupils with learning difficulties. The historical background is that of elementary education a century ago and the conjuncture of two Royal Commissions whose deliberations effectively divided the school population into the normal and the exceptional. The definition which identified the exceptional pupil was faulty from the outset, but prevailed over several decades in legislation and secured the dominance of the medical profession in the field. At first, the recommendation for the location of educational provision was ambiguous. The London School Board employed the definition in a particular manner to establish a network of segregated special schools. That became the dominant model, but there was simultaneously available a successful example in another Board of inclusive education for the exceptional children which rejected both the definition and segregation.


Nowadays, the internet has become a suitable platform for the trade of products and services. Online shopping transactions are carried out without face-to-face contact; thus, various factors can affect customers' purchase intentions. In addition to aesthetics and ease of use, trust is a critical factor which allows customers to choose an online store. Online merchants need to find ways to keep trusting customers satisfied and loyal. This paper investigates how customer loyalty can be created and/or enhanced in online shopping. The statistical population of the study includes the customers of several online stores in Iran. Data collection is carried out using a questionnaire. The results indicate that information security and website performance influence e-service quality both positively and directly. Also, responsiveness, compensation, and contact positively influence e-recovery. E-recovery has positive impact on e-loyalty, which in turn significantly affects online repurchase.


The wiring pipeline under the car,the welded hanging sill on the underframe steel structure and the lifting seat welded on the bogie frames of the 25K passenger cars mounted with CW-200 bogies are reformed.Through the pin hole in the hanging sill and lifting seat,with the circular pin,steel wire rope and split pin,the bogie frame is connected with the carbody steel structure,thus,the bogie frame will also be lifted while the carbody steel structure is jacked up,so that the problem that the wheelsets can only be inspected and repaired on platform with pit,the discharging and working load are great is solved.


The aim of this article is the analysis of the documents concerning migrant workers' rights established by regional international organizations. The international protection of migrant workers becomes a subject of international law for nearly a hundred years. The most important documents concerning this issue include: ILO Convention No. 97 (1949), ILO Convention No. 143 (1975) and the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (1990). Since the 1950's and 1960's we are observing the development of the documents concerning migrant workers established within the framework of the European Coal and Steel Community, the European Economic Community, and the Council of Europe. In recent years we are observing activities devoted to the protection and assistance of migrant workers initiated by the League of Arab States, African Union, Organization of American States and Association of South-East Asian Nations. The aim of this article is the analysis of regional documents concerning international labour migrations and the protection of migrant workers. I will draw attention to its current effectivity and the prospects of the institutionalization and the development of this issue within the framework of regional institutions. I will closely examine the other spheres, and mechanisms of activities of regional organizations devoted to the protection and assistance of migrant workers and the members of their families.


Methanol extracts of Alpinia galanga, Alpinia zerumbet, Alpinia zerumbet variegata and Alpinia purpurata were evaluated for total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activities (AOA). The AOA were investigated using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), reducing power (RP), ferrous ion chelating as well asβ-carotene bleaching assays. High antioxidant activities shown in leaves of A. zerumbet, A. zerumbet variegata and A. purpurata by using DPPH and RP assays were associated with high TPC values. In spite of lower TPC values, A. galanga leaves and flowers showed highest chelating andβ-carotene bleaching abilities. The antimicrobial activities were screened by using disc diffusion method. Extracts from A. galanga and A. purpurata flowers showed the largest zone of inhibition of Micrococcus luteus. Only the extract from A. galanga rhizome showed antifungal activity toward Aspergillus niger. This work shows that leaves of A. zerumbet, A. zerumbet variegata and A. purpurata may serve as potential dietary sources of natural antioxidants.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

Alpinia species are widely used in traditional cures and as food ingredients. Alpinia galanga rhizome is used as spice and food flavoring agent, and its leaves and inflorescence are consumed as vegetable. Its rhizome is also used to treat diseases such as fungal skin infections, intestinal infections, Type II diabetes, bronchitis and rheumatism. Alpinia zerumbet is used as ingredients in traditional health supplement, as diuretic agent and hypertension control. Alpinia zerumbet variegate and Alpinia purpurata are ornamental plants.


Under the background of non-waste city construction policy and realistic restraining conditions, this paper combined with accumulated experience and methods during the process of "non-waste city" construction by the international community, thus explored its necessity and the feasibility. In this paper, the basic definition and key links of "non-waste city" are taken as preconditions, and based on the principles of "system integration and collaboration". Finally, the basic component of "non-waste city"construction is established. The main train of thought and specific measures for the construction of non-waste cities are focused. The innovation thoughts and countermeasures for the construction of "non-waste cities" are expected to provide in China.


Objective
To investigate the correlations between the clinical manifestations based on pathologic grades and renal pathological features of Henoch-Schonlein purpura nephritis(HSPN) in children.

Methods
The clinical data of 77 patients with HSPN in the Department of Nephrology, Anhui Provincial Children's Hospital from Ja-nuary 2004 to March 2014 were retrospectively analyzed.The relationship between clinical manifestation and pathological features was analyzed.

Results
Among the 77 patients, 21 cases(27.3%) had both abdominal symptoms, and arthritis was reported in 15 cases(19.5%), 28 cases(36.4%) had abdominal symptoms and arthritis, and 13 cases(16.9%) had no such symptoms.Hematuria and proteinuria were the most common clinical types [48.1%(37/77 cases)], followed by simple hematuria or proteinuria[27.3%(21/77 cases)], nephrotic syndrome[23.4%(18/77 cases)], and chronic nephritis[1.3%(1/77 cases)]. The major of pathological changes in HSPN were grade Ⅱ[46.8%(36/77 cases)] and grade Ⅲ[45.5%(35/77 cases)], the minority of them were grade Ⅰ[6.5%(5/77 cases)] and grade Ⅳ[1.3%(1/77 cases)] .The severity of urine protein was positively associated with pathologic classification(rs=0.472, P=0.000). According to the glomerular deposition of immune complex, there were 6 types.The percen-tage of deposition of IgA+ IgM was 62.3%(48/77 cases), IgA+ IgG+ IgM was 19.5%(15/77 cases), IgA 14.3%(11/77 cases), that of IgA+ IgG 1.3%(1/77 cases), and the IgM 1.3%(1/77 cases), no Ig 1.3%(1/77 cases). In these cases, 76.6%(59/77 cases) had complements C3 deposition; pathologic stage characterized by Ⅲ level and above were common[54.2%(32/59 cases)], Ⅱ level 42.2%(25/29 cases), Ⅰ level 3.4% (2/59 cases). Among the different types of immune complex depositions, there was no statistically significant difference in pathological types of distribution, while the clinical type and complements C3 deposition were significantly associated with pathologic classification(rs=0.361, P=0.001). Sixty-two cases were rated as level 1 (80.5%), and 15 cases was level 2 (19.5%); in different clinical group, rating in glomeruli was statistically different(χ2=17.2, P=0.004). Renal tubular interstitial rating of all the patients were level 1 (100%).

Conclusions
The severity of urine protein, complements C3 deposition is associated with pathologic classification.Pathologic classification can basically reflect the renal damage in HSPN.

Key words:
Henoch-Schonlein purpura nephritis; Child; Clinical manifestation; Renal pathology


Capital market conditions, a country heavily influenced by various factors namely internal and external macro-economic state that the influence of other countries. This study aims to identify and analyze the influence of the Hang Seng Index, Rupiah exchange rate to the US dollar, inflation, and interest rates BI on Stock Price Index (CSPI) in the period 2010- 2015, either partially or simultaneously. Data used in the form of secondary data obtained through related websites. Data analysis method used is multiple linear regression analysis with significance level of 0.05. The conclusion of this study is during the period of 2010- 2015, the partial Hang Seng Index, Rupiah exchange rate against the US dollar, and the inflation rate significantly affect JCI. While the BI rate has no effect on JCI. In addition it was found that the value of R-square is 59.3%. This means that 59.3% JCI movement can be predicted through the four independent variables. Keywords: JCI, macro-economics, Hang Seng Index


Chromosome 17p deletions are present in 10% of patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM), and are associated with inferior prognosis. miR‐324‐5p is located on chromosome 17p, and shows diverse functions in different types of cancers. However, its role in MM is largely unknown. Here we found the expression of miR‐324‐5p was decreased in MM, especially in del(17p) MM. In contrast, the expression of hedgehog (Hh) signaling components was elevated, indicating a correlation between miR‐324‐5p and Hh signaling in MM. Hh signaling is important for the pathogenesis of MM and maintenance of MM stem cell compartment. Indeed, overexpression of miR‐324‐5p significantly decreased Hh signaling components Smo and Gli1, and functionally reduced cell growth, survival as well as stem cell compartment in MM. Moreover, miR‐324‐5p potentiated the anti‐MM efficacy of bortezomib through regulating the activities of multidrug‐resistance proteins and the expression of Bcl‐2 family genes. Consistent results were obtained in vivo. Finally, miR‐324‐5p overcame the protective effect of bone marrow stromal cells on MM cells. Taken together, our data demonstrate that miR‐324‐5p is essential for MM pathogenesis and downregulation of miR‐324‐5p is a novel mechanism of Hh signaling activation in MM. Therefore, targeting miR‐324‐5p provides a potential therapeutic strategy for MM.


This paper makes a vital contribution to the fields of sustainability studies and environmental policy making by presenting evidence that contradicts widely accepted conventional wisdom about the relative environmental efficiency of countries.Significant findings include the existence of clusters of relative resource usage efficiency that are not entirely explained by geography, stages of economic development, or other conventional theories.To the best knowledge of the authors, this is the first time that a model-based three-dimensional cluster analysis has been used to address this question of ranking the relative environmental efficiency of countries.


This paper studies the implications of Nvwa's image in ancient Chinese myths from the three aspects: the origin of human being in the primitive stage of the society,the transition of the social system from the patriarchy to the matriarchy,and the origin of the marriage system. It argues that Nvwa,embodying the image of the mother in the minds of primitives,reflects the lives and activities of the primitive society and records the thought of the primitives during the period when the social system transited from the patriarchy to the matriarchy. Myths about Nvwa also prove the pattern of the social development.


Based on the current requirements of the personal in the society,the authors put forward some measures and methods for teaching,reform being aimed at the existing survey teaching modes and achievements after reforming are given.


Ethnography of the Tallensi shows how rights of access to shrines could be granted to people in other places and how beneficiaries may take with them samples of stone used at the mother shrine. Reasons for taking the samples are considered. It is suggested that Tallensi practice offers an analogy for selection and transfer of stone in the Neolithic of Britain and Ireland.


[Objective] The aim was to understand the effects of continuous cropping on growth amount of Eucalyptus urophylla×E.grandis plantation.[Method] The test comparative research with the DBH,tree height,growing stock of the Eucalyptus urophylla×E.grandis stand between continuous cropping with control(1st generation)was conducted.[Result] The DBH,tree height and growing stock of Eucalyptus urophylla×E.grandis increased constantly with the increasing of stand ages.The growth amount of DBH,tree height,growing stock of continuous cropping stand compared with control stand didn't decrease,even the growth of growing stock increased,but the annual growth amount declined,and the phenomenon of premature appeared.[Conclusion] Continuous cropping made the Eucalyptus urophylla×E.grandis plantation growing stock increase and the annual growth amount decline.


David Chandler Prince influenced electrical switchgear design in a way paralleled by few other engineers. He made decisions and took actions that changed forever the way power engineers design and apply switchgear. His contributions continue to influence this work. Prior to 1925, switching technologies were mostly an empirical art based on hydraulic conceptions of arc interruption. By 1935, art evolved into science based on an electronic or plasma view of electric arc behavior. Prince led the way as engineers worldwide extended switchgear technologies from bulk oil and air magnetic to new frontiers of vacuum, minimum oil, oil blast, and air blast. In addition, he wrote one of the first textbooks on mercury-are rectifiers and coined the term "inverter", so commonly used today. Prince was president of the AIEE in 1941 and recipient of the Lamme Medal in 1945. But the single greatest contribution for which he should be remembered was design of oil-impulse circuit breakers for Hoover (Boulder) Dam. His new technology was much more efficient in its use of materials; the new designs required only one-tenth as much oil as the older bulk-oil technology required. Today, few practising engineers recognize his name or know of his contributions. So, if he made so many contributions, why don't we recognize his name? Has he simply been forgotten? This article explores this and other interesting aspects of David Prince and his technology.


Summary Observations on 44 dogs submitted to standardized bleeding and reinfusion procedures which induce irreversible hemorrhagic shock showed that the survival period following reinfusion of heparinized blood is definitely extended by a hypothermic state, but with one exception all dogs succumbed.


The term "psychopath" conjures up dark images of serial murderers, straitjackets, stalkers and that maniac in the corner office. It is part of the Dark Triad (narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy) and always viewed as negative and harmful -but are there actually conditions, professions and environments in which non-clinical levels are actually beneficial? Can a modest amount of psychopathy allow you to get things done or overcome biases and obstacles? Entrepreneurship is perhaps one such profession.


While population level analyses reveal significant roles for CTCF and cohesin in mammalian genome organization, their contribution to chromatin structure and gene regulation at the single-cell level remain incompletely understood 1–4. Here, we use a super-resolution microscopy approach, Optical Reconstruction of Chromatin Architecture (ORCA) 5 to measure the effects of removal of CTCF or cohesin on genome folding across genomic scales. In untreated embryonic stem cells, we observe intricate, frequently stacked loops of chromatin which are largely dissolved upon cohesin removal. The loops compact chromatin at the < 3 Mb scale, increasing proximity between sequences not only within but also between TADs. We find multi-way contacts among loop anchors, preferentially at TAD borders, and these hubs largely dissolve upon CTCF degradation. CTCF-hubs bridge intervening TAD boundaries while keeping border distal regions from neighboring TADs apart outside the hub. Cohesin dependent loops at the < 3 Mb scale impede mixing at larger chromosomal scales through steric effects of loop stacking, dramatically reducing genomic cross-talk. Disruption of this ordered chromosomal structure led to increased cell-cell variability in gene expression, exceeding changes to average expression. Together our data revise the TAD-centric understanding of CTCF and cohesin, and provide a multi-scale, structural picture of how they organize the genome on the single-cell level through distinct contributions to loop stacking.


The current study investigated phrase-level (chunk) processing fiuencM using accelerated chunk reading task which manipulates the presentation time of chunks. Another purpose of this study was to examine whether the accelerated chunk reading prernotes learners' reading comprehension and fluency. [Ihere are plenty of reports in literature on speed of word, sentence, and passage-level processing, but none on fluency of chunk-level processing in context, This study involved 43 Japanese EFL learners reading passages in three different speed conditions: fast, normal, and slow paces; and recalling these contents. Fast-paced condition in the reading task was assumed as a fluent reading, thus learners who comprehend text well in this condition are supposed to process chunks fluently. A hypothesis represented that chunk-processing fluency relates to reading proficiency. Findings support this hypothesis: 11iere were difierences of chunk-processing fiuency between proficiency levels in the accelerated reading. Results does not reveal a significant improyement by accelerated chunlc reading as expected from previous studies, but the reading eficiency, one of indices ofreading fluencM in fast reading condition was superior to the other conditions in both proficiency levels (upper and lower), These results suggest that his reading method is effective fbr EFL reading fiuency without any speeial instruction in chunltmg.


The performance of large firm, especially the public-listed companies, has been the major concern as they are currently facing more challenging environments compared to the past. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the effect of corporate entrepreneurship (CE) behaviour on large firm's performance. CE refers to entrepreneurial behaviour within an established and large firm. In this rapidly changing environment, large firm may not survive and grow without acquiring CE in their organisation because the entrepreneurship is essential ingredient for high performing firms. In this study, data from 138 companies listed in the main market, Bursa Malaysia from 2011 to 2012 were utilised. In order to analyse the survey data, the study used Partial Least Squares (PLS) approach to Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The result indicated that innovation, proactiveness, and corporate venturing were positively related with firm performance while risk taking showed no significant relationship with firm performance. This research may be useful for future researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, business students, and policy makers in understanding the importance of the effect of CE in determining large firm performance.


ABSTRACT Biocontrol, including Natural Substances can offer a balanced solution for problems caused by the widespread use of conventional chemical pesticides. Potential harmful side-effects of many conventional chemical pesticides are becoming increasingly clear, in terms of the potential for effects on non-target organisms, environmental pollution, worker safety and pest resistance. Concurrently, there is awareness that modern agriculture needs to grow crops even more sustainably. To maintain human and environmental safety, biocontrol substances used in plant protection including Natural Substances, are regulated mainly following the same regulatory system as for conventional chemical pesticides. However, this approach can pose an unnecessarily high and inappropriate regulatory burden because many data requirements and evaluation criteria are not relevant, appropriate or technically feasible. It is essential that registration of Natural Substances, which are biocontrol products made from natural sources, should focus on relevant potential risk areas. In this paper, a tiered approach was used to indicate potential risk areas and a progressive 'Data Decision Tree' and risk-based flow chart was developed. Considering relevant risk factors for Natural Substances, a branched Data Decision Tree has been developed that considers: Identification, characterisation and analysis, Effects on human health, Residues, Environmental fate and behaviour, Effects on non-target organisms. Such a scientific risk-based decision tree approach can streamline the development of data for the dossier and the evaluation. This will accelerate the placing on the market of Natural Substances, which is so important for the transition to agroecological approaches to farming that deliver more resilient cropping systems.


Dithiocarbamates synthesis is extremely important in plenty of biomedical and agrochemical applications, especially fungicide development, but remains a great challenge. In this work, we have successfully developed a multicomponent reaction protocol to convert H2S into S-alkyl dithiocarbamates under constant current conditions. No additional oxidants nor additional catalysts are required, and due to mild conditions, the reactions display a broad substrate scope, including varieties of thiols or disulfides.


Using dimethyl diallyl ammonium chloride(DMDAAC) and allyl glycidyl ether(AGE) as raw material,sodium persulfate as catalyst,environmental friendly double-reactive-group fixing agent P(DMDAAC-AGE) was synthesized.The structure and performance of P(DMDAAC-AGE) were characterized by FT-IR,TG-DTA and SEM.The main factors affecting the performance of fixing agent P(DMDAAC-AGE) were investigated.The optimum synthesis conditions were determined as follows:the mole ratio of AGE to DMDAAC 1∶2,30% of initial concentration of the monomers in water phase,0.75% of initiator(on the mass of monomers),continuous dropwise addition of the initiator and AGE,reacted at 80 ℃ for 6 h.The reactive dyed cotton fabric fixed by P(DMDAAC-AGE) had fairly good color fastness with 4-level to wet rubbing,4~5-level to dry rubbing and 4-level to soaping.


Introduction. The curvature and torsion of a curve in ordinary space have three properties which it is the purpose of this paper to attempt to extend to the curvatures of a curve in Riemann space. First, if the curvature vanishes identically the curve is a straight line; if the torsion vanishes identically the curve lies in a plane. Second, the distances of a point of the curve from the tangent line and the osculating plane at a nearby point are given approximately by formulas involving the curvature and torsion. Third, the curvature of a curve at a point is the curvature of its projection on the osculating plane at the point. In extending to Riemann space we take as the Riemannian analogue of the line or plane, a geodesic space generated by geodesics through a point. Such a space possesses the property of the line or plane of being determined by the proper number of directions given at a point, but it will not in general have the three properties given above. On the other hand, if we take as the analogue of line or plane only totally geodesic spaces, then, if such osculating "planes" exist, the three properties will hold. Curves with a vanishing curvature. Given a curve C: x = x(s), i = 1, n, in a Riemann space Vn with fundamental tensor gij (assumed definite). Following Blaschkel we write the Frenet formulas for the curve. The n associate vectors are given by


The apparatus includes an interface assembly and the shaft assembly. Interface assembly is configured for use with a robotic system, including a first drive assembly and mounting plates. Mounting plate includes an opening. The first drive assembly is disposed within the opening, the first drive assembly is to be movable parallel to the lateral direction from a first position within the opening to the second position. Shaft assembly is coupled to removably interface assembly. Shaft assembly includes an end effector and a first coupling mechanism. The first drive assembly of the interface assembly may actuate the end effector of the shaft assembly. The first coupling mechanism is aligned to the first drive assembly and the longitudinal direction. The first drive assembly includes first drive assembly is engaged with the first coupling mechanism of the shaft assembly when it is translated laterally from the first position to the second position.


The invention discloses a chemical deplating solution suitable for removing a tin-nickel plating layer on a brass surface, and is characterized in that the chemical deplating solution includes the following components in parts by mass: 80-120 parts of stannous methanesulfonate, 100-120 parts of methanesulfonic acid, 8-12 parts of zinc sulfate, 0.5-1.5 parts of an antioxidant, 5-10 parts of a brightening agent, and 5-15 parts of a surfactant. The formula is simple and practical, methanesulfonic acid is used for replace traditional aminotriacetic acid, the problem that water body eutrophication is caused by treatment with aminotriacetic acid as a deplating solution is solved, and the chemical deplating solution is green and environmentally friendly, effectively improves adhesion power and corrosion resisting abilities of a tin layer on a tinplated copper wire.


Objective Analyze the clinical efficacy of percutaneous nephrolithotomy and holmium laser lithotripsy on complicated renal calculus.Methods 86 patients with renal calculi using X-ray or ultrasound-guided percutaneous renal positioning puncture establish F18 channel,German WOLF Lee renal mirror,APL Pneumatic lithotripsy Machine(domestic)and holmium laser lithotripsy.Results Among the patients,no one had interim surgery or serious complications,the average operation time was 2.0 hours which range from 1.5 to 4.0 hours,and two cases had blood transfusion.The rate of stone discharge after four weeks was 74.4%(64/86).Conclusion The method of treat complicated renal calculus with percutaneous nephrolithotomy and holmium laser lithotripsy had high efficiency,less trauma,quicker recovery and fewer complications,and the clearance rate of kidney stones can be further enhanced if ESWL and Chinese Paishi can be used after operation,it was worthy of clinical application.


Summary In order to improve interpretations of the demosponge biomarker 24-isopropylcholestane (24-ipc), we examine the biosynthesis of side chain alkylated sterols, including 24-isopropenylcholesterol, through functional analysis of sterol methyltransferases (SMTs). We experimentally demonstrate sponge SMTs are capable of multiple rounds of methylation as previously hypothesized. We also identify functional SMTs of probable bacterial origin capable of producing 24-methyl, 24-ethyl, and 24-isopropyl sterols, suggesting bacteria may be an overlooked source of side chain alkylated steranes in the geologic record, including 24-ipc.


Abstract Partial reduction of alkynes to (Z)-alkenes is achieved with the low-valent group 5 metal reagents prepared from MtlCl5 (Mtl = Nb or Ta) and zinc in a mixed solvent of DME (or THF) and benzene.


Background and Aim: Postantibiotic effect (PAE) is a delay of bacterial growth after short exposure to antibiotics. The phenomenon of continuing suppression of bacterial growth after removal of β-lactamase inhibitors is termed post-β-lactamase inhibitor effect (PLIE). Recently, Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains producing metallo-β-lactamases were described in many countries of the world. The aim of the study was to investigate the PLIE of carbapenems in combinations with EDTA against VIM-MBL-positive strains of P. aeruginosa. Methods: The experiments were performed on two Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates, one producing VIM-1 and the other producing VIM-2 metallo-β-lactamase. Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) and minimum bactericidal concentrations (MBC) of imipenem and meropenem alone and combined with EDTA, time-kill curves, PAE and PLIE were performed as described previously. Results: The duration of PAE with meropenem combined with EDTA at 8 × MIC was longer against both VIM-1 and VIM-2 producer than that of imipenem with EDTA on VIM-1- and VIM-2-positive strains. The duration of PLIE was similar on both strains of P. aeruginosa regardless of the sort of carbapenem. At lower concentrations, meropenem with EDTA induced slightly longer PAE and PLIE than imipenem with EDTA. Conclusions: This study has shown that EDTA combined with carbapenems produced a significant PLIE on VIM-MBL-positive P. aeruginosa strains. The results do not have any clinical relevance so far since metal chelators such as EDTA are not used as therapeutic agents due to their toxicity.


The picture of underworld in The Spanish Tragedy (Act-1, scene-i) by Thomas Kyd may be encountered with Islamic view. In this text, this picture is extracted from Greek Mythology where the writer shows how after death a person has to toil to attain the Ferry to enter into the realm of Hades or underworld, then how a person faces a trial to get settled in eternal world, the terrible furies on way to the King's palace, the unbearable punishment of some miscreants etc. Al-Qur'an and Al-Hadith also provide the picture of a dying person and his reaction, the interior period to pass, the Final Day of Judgment, the process of trial and finally a person's last destination. This article is an attempt to compare and contrast between the pictures of the underworld stated in Al-Qur'an and Al Hadith and in the Text "The Spanish Tragedy –Act I – Scene I".


Voltage-sensitive dyes (VSDs) are used for recording of monophasic action potentials (MAPs) by optical method in excitable tissues. Their direct effects on the tissue are not completely elucidated. Previously we studied effects of VSD di-4-ANEPPS during staining and washout in Langendorff-perfused guinea pig and rabbit isolated hearts. However, most often used species in basic cardiology is rat. Therefore, we decided to compare the electrophysiological effects of VSD in isolated hearts of rabbit, guinea pig, and rat.


Jonathan Bennett uses Huck Finn, Heinrich Himmler, and Jonathan Edwards as examples of the relationship between 'sympathy' and 'bad morality'.1 By sympathy Bennett means 'every sort of fellow-feeling, as when one feels pity over someone's loneliness, or horrified compassion over his pain, or when one feels a shrinking reluctance to act in a way which will bring misfortune to someone else'.2 Bennett gives an oddly subjective definition of a 'bad morality', but he evidently uses this expression to cover the unacceptable moral beliefs-particularly beliefs in principles-that are held by any given individual. Thus, the expression 'bad conscience' would probably do as a substitute for 'bad morality'. Bennett argues that sympathy and bad morality can conflict in particular cases-that an individual can be torn between following the dictates of one or the other as he contemplates performing some action-and he claims that a certain episode in the story of Huckleberry Finn reveals just such a conflict. The episode is that in which Huck helps his slave friend Jim to escape, and as a result suffers severe pangs of conscience. Huck's conscience mirrors the morality of the nineteenth century rural South which condones slavery, and hence Huck has a bad morality. But he also has considerable compassion for his friend, and in the end sympathy triumphs over bad morality. According to Bennett, Himmler too experienced an inner conflict between sympathy and bad morality as he oversaw the implementation of the 'final solution' in Nazi Germany. Unfortunately, however, Himmler's bad morality carried the day. When Bennett turns to Jonathan Edwards he turns from sympathy and bad morality as motives for action, and considers instead their role in the formation of attitudes. That is, Bennett is not really concerned with any of Edwards's actions, but focuses instead on his attitudes towards those whom he believes to be punished by God. According to Bennett, Edwards shows not the slightest sign of sympathy as he contemplates the suffering of the damned, and his attitudes towards the latter seem to result entirely from his bad morality.


We present the technology and the performance of blue-light-emitting porous silicon devices. The devices are fabricated using porous silicon formation with UV-light applied. Furthermore, indium is electroplated into the pores, causing an increase of the quantum efficiency. The blue electroluminescence exhibits a peak maximum around 480 nm and an external quantum efficiency of 0.5×10-2 %. Rutherford backscattering spectroscopy (RBS) was employed to measure the stoichiometry and the depth profile of indium in the porous layer.


A reparametrization invariant model, introduced by Montesinos, Rovelli and Thiemann, possessing an SL(2,R) gauge symmetry is treated along the guidelines of an algebraic constraint quantization scheme that translates the vanishing of the constraints into representation conditions for the algebra of observables. The application of this algebraic scheme to the SL(2,R) model yields an unambiguous identification of the physical representation of the algebra of observables.


Wireless Sensor Networks is a multi-hop network consisting of low cost sensor nodes which has an essential role in the fields of military, industry, medical and surveillance. With its evolving technology it is crucial to keep the network safe from malicious and masquerading attacks, hence giving the WSN confidentiality, authenticity and integrity. A WSN's security should be both robust and efficient as low powered sensor devices can do limited processing. In this paper, a security system comprising an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) for authenticity and a low power Elliptic Curve based model for maintaining integrity and confidentiality is proposed. The system comprises a middleware, connected to all the sensor nodes. The middleware is further connected to a parameter generating module which generates curve parameters for both sender and receiver, during the connection request. Once the connection is set up between sender and receiver through the middleware, the sender can send data to the receiver. This network will be evaluated by the proposed IDS which evaluates the incoming traffic and accepts or rejects it based on a novel ensemble method consisting of a support vector machine, Gaussian and Decision tree polling. Finally, the data will reach the receiver node which can then use the previously generated salt to verify the hash value and collect the message.


This paper presents an efficient, low-cost, built-in test (BIT) circuit for radio frequency differential low noise amplifiers (DLNAs). The BIT circuit detects amplitude alterations at the outputs of the DLNA, due to parametric or catastrophic faults, and provides a single digital Pass/Fail indication signal. A triple modular redundancy approach has been adopted for the BIT circuit design to avoid possible yield loss in case of a malfunctioning test circuitry. This technique evaluated on typical CMOS RF DLNA and simulation result is presented.


In this study, fire resistance tests were conducted to evaluate the fire resistance performance of unprotected and non-welded CFT columns in relation to the shape and size of cross-sections. Unprotected slot-type CFT columns which were □300 and □500 in dimensions resisted fire for 125 minutes and more than 180 minutes, respectively. Strain analysis showed that slot-type CFT columns were more ductile than welded CFT columns. The temperatures of central parts measured when welded CFT columns and slot-type CFT columns had lost fire resistance performance were higher in the former than the latter. Therefore, slot connection does not a great influence on the temperatures inside the concrete.


Tube and transistor circuits are compared, particularly as applied to audio circuits. Specifications for a 6SC7 tube and a 2N43 transistor are compared with emphasis on the distinctive features. A phonograph preamplifier is developed both for tubes and transistors to show the basic differences in the two circuits. Basic equations also are given for the two designs and their over-all characteristics compared.


PAMAM/terbium acetylacetonate complexes is prepared by in situ grinding in this article,and the complex is characterized by IR,UV,TG,fluorescence and elemental analysis.Fluorescence shows that both acetyl acetone and PAMAM can enhance the fluorescence of rare earths.TG shows that the thermal stability of the original complex reduces after PAMAM reacting with acetylacetone.


Research shows mental and physical health are interdependent. We sought to test various methods of external motivation to effect change in the physical performance and mental health of students enrolled in walking classes. We hypothesized that if there was a correlation between physical exercise and mental health and we could motivate individuals to exercise, then that motivation would in turn result in better mental health. Participants, 19 in the pilot and 320 in the main study, were randomly assigned into three groups to receive messages prior to conducting physical activity: those who received neutral messages about exercise, those who received positive affirmations designed to promote self-worth and accomplishment, and those who received more military-type messages intended to illicit resistance to the messages and draw out a desire to overcome. We found support for both a correlational relationship between physical exercise and mental health as well as some support that women reported feeling more motivated by positive affirmations than military-type messages. However, we did not find that type of message affected either actual amount of time spent working out or mental health. Although this study provides preliminary support for how to make people feel motivated, more research is needed to make the connection between motivation to exercise and actual follow-through. Thesis Mentor: ________________________ Dr. Shauna Joye Honors Director: _______________________ Dr. Steven Engel April 2017 Psychology Department University Honors Program Georgia Southern University THE MOBIUS STRIP OF TOTAL HEALTH 2 Acknowledgements I want to thank my Mother and Father for being there when I needed them, Dr. Joye for all the laughs, and my closest friends for allowing be to be myself. THE MOBIUS STRIP OF TOTAL HEALTH 3 The Mobius Strip of Total Health: Manipulation of Thinking Prior to Exercise Activity Humans are a species born of the wilds, running and jumping as we hunted our next meal or conquered our next land. As we grew, so did our knowledge, and with it our technology advanced, negating the need to physically hunt for food or run for our lives. Reports from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) at the Center for Disease Control (CDC, 2011), the World Health Organization (WHO, 2002), the Department of Health and Human Services. (DHHS, 2011), and many other health organizations all say the same thing: consumption of readily available food and adoption of a sedentary lifestyle have brought our population to new heights in the reported cases of chronic diseases. Cardiovascular disease, adult-onset diabetes, and strokes are becoming more prevalent in middle age adults (30-45 years). The most troubling aspect is that most of these chronic diseases preventable with regular exercise (Wen et al., 2011). With only 15 minutes regular of exercise three times a week, the average human life expectancy is increased by three years (Wen et al., 2011). Shields (2009) reports that over 66% of Americans are already overweight or obese, and that number continues to get fatter as the trend shows obesity doubling since 1980 (Flegal, Carroll, & Ogden, 2002; Hedley et al., 2004). According to the CDC, as of September 21st, 2015, over a third – roughly 79 million American adults – were obese (Ogden, Carroll, Kit, & Flegal, 2014). The CDC provides a demographic breakdown of this figure: 10.8% of Asian, 32.6% of White, 42.5% of Latino, and 47.8% of Black Americans make up the obese population (Ogden et al., 2014). Janney and Jakicic's (2010) study of body mass index (BMI) and exercise stated BMI as "a significant THE MOBIUS STRIP OF TOTAL HEALTH 4 contributor to the onset of illness or injury" (pg. 8), giving credence that people categorized as overweight or obese have a greater likelihood of suffering from a myriad of negative medical conditions, thus potentially lowering their quality of life and mental health. The damage of obesity is not limited to the individual either. The CDC features reports claiming it costs $1,429 more annually to treat an obese individual than it does one of healthy weight, and some researchers state the increase in medical spending is "undeniably linked" to increased rates of obesity (Finkelstein, Trogdon, Cohen, & Dietz, 2009). More than the monetary importance of physical health is the humanitarian one. About 2.5 million people living in the United States were recorded to have died in 2013. Of that number, 611,105 died from heart diseases (23.5%), 149,205 from lung diseases (5.7%), 128,978 from strokes (5%), and 75,578 from diabetes (2.9%; Xu, Murphy, Kochanek, & Bastian, 2016). That is over a million deaths linked to exercise, or lack thereof. Although numbers can paint a clear picture of cost in dollars and lives, it is more difficult to establish numbers for psychological problems caused by lack of physical health. In psychology, we often ask individuals to rate their psychological symptoms on scales, with numbers tied to "often" or "rarely" feeling symptoms. However, a 1 to7 Likert scale does not do justice to effects of mental illness. As a society, we often overlook the correlation between an unhealthy lifestyle and poor mental health. In addition to the effects of physically feeling bad and visually looking bad affecting our perception of ourselves, if a person is always physically tired, his/her emotional state mirrors this, casting dispersions not only inward but outward in daily interactions with THE MOBIUS STRIP OF TOTAL HEALTH 5 other people. For example, Nigatu, Reijneveld, de Jonge, van Rossum, and Bültmann (2016) showed that quality of life decreased as weight increased and that a synergistic effect was present in cases where major depressive disorder was present, compounding the negative levels in quality of life. Andrews and Wilding (2004) showed that emotional and financial stressors increase levels of anxiety and depression, which in turn affect quality of life and academic performance. Some people find themselves in a perpetual cycle of eating as a method of self-medicating (Nguyen-Rodriguez, Unger, & Spruijt-Metz, 2009). This "stress eating" only compounds the problem when intake of calories outweighs output. The CDC collected data from 2009 to 2013 and found that 3.9% of women and 2.8% of men over the age of 18 suffer from serious psychological distress, defining it as an impairment of mid to high severity, in which one's life is affected occupationally, educationally, or socially (Pratt, Dey, & Cohen, 2007; Weissman, Pratt, Miller, & Parker, 2015;). Multiple studies have concluded that among persons with serious mental illness, cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of mortality (Brown, Kim, Mitchell, & Inskip, 2010; Ringen, Engh, Birkenaes, Dieset, & Andreassen, 2014). From 2007-2010, roughly eight percent of Americans 12 years or older reported suffering from depression (CDC, 2014). Further, in 2011, roughly a third of all college students surveyed stated they had suffered from mental distress (e.g., suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression) within the last year (Eisenberg, Hunt, Speer, & Zivin, 2011). As we try to adjust to this rise in mental-health diagnoses, we have begun to compensate with a surge of prescription drugs. According to the CDC, from 2005 to 2008, medications designed for the treatment of psychological disorders were prescribed THE MOBIUS STRIP OF TOTAL HEALTH 6 by doctors to 11% of Americans (Pratt, Brody, & Quiping, 2011). Although prescription drugs can be helpful in the long run, the side effects of mood disorder prescriptions commonly include weight gain and have a latency issue, meaning that the medications take 3-4 weeks to build up in the system before becoming effective (Knubben et al., 2007). Knubben et al. (2007) sought to test exercise as an alternative treatment during this latency period. Their results showed that among participants with severe depression, endurance training resulted in substantial improvement of mood. The inverse of the aforementioned problems caused by inactivity, is also true, as are a multitude of benefits in maintaining an active lifestyle. Multiple studies have shown decreases in the risk of developing heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and osteoporosis and help with controlling body weight (Pate, Pratt, & Blair, 1995; Turner & Robling, 2004; Vuori, 2004, 2010). Exercise increases blood flow, lung capacity, burns fat, builds endurance, improves sleep, reduces cholesterol, increases interest in sex, increases metabolic rates, builds strength and muscle, and so much more (Burton, Stokes, & Hall, 2004; Sharma, Madaan, & Petty, 2006). With exercise comes challenges that that make us grow as humans. As we train our bodies we learn to adapt and overcome in both social and mental aspects of our lives. This is not limited to the physical, but mirrored in our mental state as well. Ekeland, Heian, and Hagen (2005) reviewed over 25 randomized controlled experiments of individuals ages 3 to 20 and showed that exercise was related to improved self-esteem. Exercise also induces cortical capillary production in the brain, resulting in greater plasticity, efficiency, and one's ability to adapt (Colcombe et al., 2004). Oppezzo THE MOBIUS STRIP OF TOTAL HEALTH 7 & Schwartz (2014) showed significant increases in creativity (around 60%) for their walking condition compared to their sitting condition. In the current study, we begin with the assumption, based on prior research, that the mind and body are interdependent. When we are stressed mentally, we feel physically exhausted. When we suffer from physical pain, our mental reserves are depleted, we become easily agitated and angry. When we suffer from loss or a broken heart, we feel that pain in our muscles and bones. This Mobius Strip of physical and mental, this ebb and flow of mind and body, share a harmony not to be taken lightly. Affecting Motivation We define m


Superconducting magnetic energy storage (SMES) systems are characterized by their high-power density; they are integrated into high-energy density storage systems, such as batteries, to produce hybrid energy storage systems (HESSs), resulting in the increased performance of renewable energy sources (RESs). Incorporating RESs and HESS into a DC bus to obtain a DC microgrid concept is considered a more attractive option for solving system reliability and stability issues. In this paper, we focus on employing SMES systems based on their characteristics of a fast response and high efficiency, which contribute to increased battery lifespan, and reducing the mismatch between the energy supplied by the renewable energy source and the load demand by compensating for the effects of partial shading on the PV system on the DC bus side and the imbalance in loads on the other side of the AC bus. The incremental conductance algorithm (INC) is used for maximum power point tracking (MPPT) in the PV system. Fuzzy logic control (FLC) is proposed for the generation of control signals for the DC–DC chopper used to charge/discharge the SMES coil. Simulations using MATLAB/Simulink were then carried out to assess the proposed models of the (standalone and grid) connection systems.


and sheep (238 ng/day/ml) (Marriner and others 1987), but similar to the value calculated for goats (60.77 ng/day/ml) (Alvinerie and others 1993). The MRT was about three times more in camels (21.50 days) than that reported in cows (6.54 days) (Toutain and others 1988) and goats (7.06 days) (Alvinerie and others 1993), suggesting a slower transit of ivermectin through the camel's body. From the efficacy point of view, the low ivermectin plasma concentrations in camels tend to suggest that a subcutaneous dose of 0.2 mg/kg, would be less effective in this species than in other ruminant species, especially cattle and sheep. However, according to field results, ivermectin at such a dose rate, has an excellent efficacy against the majority of the camel's endoand ectoparasites (Ibrahim and others 1981, Boyce and others 1984). This paradox could be explained by the longer duration of exposure of parasites to lower concentrations of ivermectin, since it has been shown that anthelmintics' efficacies increase when they are delivered as divided doses (Prichard and others 1978). Finally, the results obtained in the present investigation may have interesting public health implications, because of major differences observed in ivermectin pharmacokinetic behaviour between camels and other ruminant species. So, it is reasonable to conclude that ivermectin concentrations of residues in edible tissues and milk, and consequently withdrawal times in the camel would also be different from those reported in other ruminant species. However, these results should be confirmed in a larger group of camels. Acknowledgements. The authors thank Dr D. W. Johnson and Dr P. L. Toutain for correcting this manuscript, and Mr S. Suilahi, Mr M. Ablouh and Mrs J. Assal for technical assistance.


Estimation of the radius of maximum wind (RMW) of tropical cyclone (TC) is helpful for the disaster prevention and mitigation. If RMWs are estimated from infrared (IR) imagery taken by geostationary meteorological satellites, their estimation is available densely in time, regardless of the ocean basin. Kossin and coauthors showed that when TCs have clear eyes, the eye radii estimated from IR images have a high correlation with the RMW estimated from aircraft reconnaissance. The regression of the former onto that latter was shown to have a mean absolute error (MAE) of 4.7 km. We revisit the IR-based RMW estimation by using C-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR) sea surface wind estimates. The criteria for selecting clear-eye cases are simplified. The MAE of the Kossin et al. method is found to be smaller than previously suggested: 3.1 km when the proposed relation is used and 2.7 km when the regression is revised with the SAR-measured RMWs. We further propose an improvement of the IR-based method to estimate the eye radii. The resultant MAE is shown to be 1.7 km, which indicates that the IR-based RMW estimation is more accurate than has been suggested.
A strong correlation between eyewall slope and eye size is confirmed. We also investigated cloud features in the eye that may be closely related to RMW and wind structure around RMW. Potential applications of highly accurate RMW estimation are discussed.


Heat transfer from a composite prolate spheroid under the third-type boundary condition is investigated using a Legendre series expansion. The model is verified against published data on cooling boiled eggs and also against the asymptotic solution of a composite sphere. The impact of Biot number on the heat transfer in spheroids with realistic dimensions and properties, such as eggs and olives, is investigated. The results are also presented for varying conductivity ratios and fractional volume of the inner part of the spheroid.


Man Diesel and Turbo G-Type ultra long stroke marine diesel engine was introduced in October 2010.This ultra long stroke means it has been designed to have reduced engine speeds and there by achieving high efficiency ships with reduced fuel consumption as well as reduced CO2 emissions. The ultra long stroke diesel engine with capability of using large size propeller and there by engines with comparatively low speeds can be used for propulsions of large bulk carriers and oil tankers. This arrangement facilitates the effective implementation of EEDI. In this paper we review the effectiveness of this engine in implementation and achievement of EEDI and thereby achieving reduced CO2 emissions. In this paper, we also study the selection of propeller sizes to achieve the optimum design ship speeds and thereby comply with EEDI requirements.


This study aims to analyze about PT. Taspen Service Quality (Persero) Surakarta Branch Against Participants TASPEN in Serving Pension Plan.
This Study based on five indicators of the success of the program proposed by Parasuraman is direct evidence (Tangibles), Reliability (Reliability), Responsiveness (Responsiveness), Insurance (Assurance), and Emphaty (Emphaty).


Introduction: The implementation of systems with electronic medical records is an increasing trend in the hospital environment. Our goal is to determine its usefulness as a tool for developing primary care activities directed at optimizing pharmacotherapy for the elderly population. Method: Two-stage prospective study of pharmaceutical interventions. In both stages, we identified potentially inadequate drugs for the elderly population according to the Beers criteria. After the initial observational stage, we included red flag notes in the electronic medical records of those patients with pethidine, ketorolac, two or more benzodiazepines and long half-life benzodiazepines warning about their risks and proposing safer therapeutic alternatives. Results: In the first stage, 2.18% (102/4,677) of prescriptions came from drugs included in the Beers criteria. This percentage fell to 1.0% (41/4,091) in the second stage. The prescription of potentially dangerous drugs for the elderly decreased (relative risk reduction: 54.0%; confidence interval [CI] at 95%: 34.1-67.9 and absolute risk reduction: 1.18; C195%: 0.6-1:7). Discussion: Pharmaceutical interventions based on electronic medical record systems are a potentially useful tool for increasing safety in drug use for the elderly patient


Individuals tend to prefer a vocation in order to reach their targets such as leading a life, nutrition, housing, being safe, having a good position in society etc. It is a task of the adolescence period to choose a vocation which is for some the most important step of the life, while for some others it is a rather important step in life however that can be changed and made flexible any time. All studies which are examined, show that vocational interest and vocational preference are affected by a great deal of variables


We study the non-uniform nuclear matter using the self-consistent Thomas–Fermi approximation with a relativistic mean-field model. The non-uniform matter is assumed to be composed of a lattice of heavy nuclei surrounded by dripped nucleons. At each temperature T, proton fraction Yp, and baryon mass density ρB, we determine the thermodynamically favored state by minimizing the free energy with respect to the radius of the Wigner–Seitz cell, while the nucleon distribution in the cell can be determined self-consistently in the Thomas–Fermi approximation. A detailed comparison is made between the present results and previous calculations in the Thomas–Fermi approximation with a parameterized nucleon distribution that has been adopted in the widely used Shen equation of state.


Abstract Estimating population size and trends are key issues in the conservation and management of large carnivores. The rebounding brown bear Ursus arctos population in Sweden is monitored by two different systems, both relying on voluntary resources. Population estimates have been calculated using Capture-Mark-Recapture methods, based on DNA-based scat surveys in five of the six Swedish counties with established bear populations. A total of 1,358 genotypes were identified using DNA extracted from collected scats. An independent ongoing programme, the Large Carnivore Observation Index (LCOI), was initiated in 1998. The LCOI uses effort-corrected observations of bears by moose Alces alces hunters during the moose hunt (> 2 million observation hours/year) and has shown a good correlation with relative population density of bears using the DNA-based method. From this, we have calculated population trends during the period 1998-2007. Using an exponential model, we estimated the yearly increase in the bear population to be 4.5% at the national level, varying between 0 and 10.2% in different counties. We used the regional population estimates and the trends from the LCOI, taking the variation from both systems into account using parametric bootstrapping, to calculate the regional as well as the national population size in Sweden in fall 2008. In one case (the northernmost county; Norrbotten) a DNA-scat survey was lacking, so we used assumptions based on data from the neighbouring county to estimate population size. We estimated the Swedish brown bear population to be 3,298 individuals (2,968-3,667; 95% confidence intervals) in 2008. Our results suggest that reliable information, necessary for the management of the brown bear population can be obtained from volunteers using standardised methods.


We establish a sharp bilinear estimate for the Klein–Gordon propagator in the spirit of recent work of Beltran–Vega. Our approach is inspired by work in the setting of the wave equation due to Bez, Jeavons and Ozawa. As a consequence of our main bilinear estimate, we deduce several sharp estimates of null-form type and recover some sharp Strichartz estimates found by Quilodrán and Jeavons.


In the late 1960's and early 1970's, the National Weather Service (NWS) began implementing guidance products that objectively interpreted the output of numerical weather prediction (NWP) models. Initially, these products were for weather elements such as maximum (max) and minimum (min) temperature or the probability of precipitation (PoP) during 12-h periods. The first interpretive products were based on the "perfect prog" (Klein and Lewis 1970) statistical technique. By 1973, the Model Output Statistics (MOS) approach (Glahn and Lowry 1972) had superceded the perfect prog method, and the number of interpretive guidance products increased rapidly. Since then, the MOS approach has been used by the NWS to generate guidance products from the Primitive Equation, Limited-area Fine-mesh, Nested Grid, Eta, and Global Forecast System models.


【This study focuses on time management behavior, which differs in (1) the characteristics of schools and (2) the experience of education about time management. Also, this study examines the effect of time management behavior on life satisfaction of vocational and non-vocational high school students, and also those who attend life-long education schools. The study sample consists of 367 teen-age high school students in Seoul. The result of this study demonstrates that the experience of education about time management has a great effect on time management behavior. Students experiencing education about time management have higher scores in time management behavior than those who lack such experience. It also shows a close relationship between time management behavior and life satisfaction in non-vocational high school students and those attending life-long education schools.】


A medical device and a method for imparting antibacterial properties to the device, made from hydrophobic polymer, particularly to urinary latex catheters comprises treatment of the device by spreading, dipping or Spraying and consequent drying with natural biodegradable polymers (A), composi tion including a cross-linking agent (B) for partial cross linking the mentioned polymer and an anti-microbial agent compatible with A and B.


The National Bank has decided to leave the target range for the three-month Libor rate unchanged at 0.0%-0.75%. For the time being, the three-month Libor is to be kept at the lower end of the target range at 0.25%. In the past two years we took decisive steps in response to declining economic growth and to the upward trend of the Swiss franc. Owing to the low inflationary pressure we have narrowed the target corridor for the three-month Libor by a total of 3.25 percentage points since March 2001. Interest rates were last lowered on 6 March of this year. The recovery of the global economy is likely to be delayed still further so that in Switzerland, too, any perceptible economic upswing can only be expected to materialise during the course of 2004. We are therefore maintaining our expansionary monetary policy and shall keep the attractiveness of Swiss franc investments low. This does not jeopardise price stability. Assuming that the three-month Libor rate will remain stable at 0.25%, average annual inflation is expected to amount to 0.6% this year, 0.4% next year, and 1.2% in 2005. For 2003 we anticipate real economic activity to stagnate overall.


This research discusses the steps of Arabic language learning reflection that can improve students' listening skills. The research method used is a qualitative method with a narrative approach. The research data was collected from in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis. The data generated were in the form of interview transcripts, field notes, observation notes, written documents, and video recordings. As for analyzing the data, the researcher used a narrative approach that involved the process of reading and understanding the data that had been collected, then identifying the main patterns and themes that emerged from the data. Furthermore, researchers categorized, compared, and connected these themes to make interpretations and understand the meaning obtained. The findings of this study show that activities such as listening then guessing style, listening then expressing meaning, listening then making sentences, and listening then writing sentences quickly can help improve students' listening skills. This research shows that although the use of innovative methods and media in Arabic language learning is quite diverse, there are still various problems that have not been covered, especially in terms of students' listening skills. The novelty of this study lies in the focus on strengthening learning reflection which can be a guide for teachers to improve the quality of their learning.


This paper describes a model which adopts a parallel, rather than a sequential approach, that allows the detailed behavior of traffic moving along roads and through junctions to be simulated as a set of processes. The aim of MOSTFLOW (MOdelling of Saturated Traffic FLOW) is to design a highly parallel microscopic simulation of an urban traffic network. The paper describes the basic structure of MOSTFLOW queuing dynamics, and the design of the MOSTFLOW prototype.


Cell based cancer analysis is an important analytic methods to monitor cancer progress on stages by detecting the density of circulating tumour cells (CTCs) in the blood. Among the existing microfluidic techniques, dielectrophoresis (DEP), which is a label-free detection method, is favoured by researchers. However, because of the high conductivity of blood as well as the rare presence of CTCs, high separation efficiency is difficult to be achieved in most DEP microdevices. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of improving the isolation performance of a DEP device, as such by integrating with magnetophoretic (MAP) platform. Several important aspects to be taken into MAP design consideration, such as permanent magnet orientation, magnetic track configuration, fluid flow parameter and separation efficiency, are discussed. The design was examined and validated by numerical simulation using COMSOL Multiphysics v4.4 software, mainly presented in three form: surface plot, line plot and arrow plot. The simulation results showed that the use of single permanent magnet coupled with an inbuilt magnetic track of 250m significantly strengthens the magnetic field distribution within the proposed MAP stage. Besides, in order to improve dynamic pressure without compromising the uniformity of fluid flow, a wide channel inlet and a tree-like network were employed. When the cell trajectory within a finalized MAP stage is computed with a particle tracing module, a high separation efficiency of RBC is obtained for blood sample corresponded up to a dilution ratio of 1:10. Moreover, a substantial enhancement of CTCs recovery rate was also observed in the simulation when the purposed platform is integrated with a planar DEP microdevice.


Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of dipentaerythritol hexaacrylate (DPHA) and 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl methacrylate-modified silica nanoparticles (MSiO2) contents on the performances of the Disperse Red 1 (DR1)-grafted-silica/poly(acrylate) color hard coatings.

Design/methodology/approach
The organic dye DR1 was silylated by reaction with the coupling agent 3-isocyanatopropyltriethoxysilane in methyl ethyl ketone. The silylated-DR1 thus obtained was grafted on MSiO2 to form dye-grafted silica (GSiO2). This hybrid dye was then UV-cured with the cross-linking agent, DPHA, to yield color coatings. Thermal durability of the coatings was evaluated based on their CIE (international commission on illumination) chromaticity coordinates and UV/Vis transmittances.

Findings
The results indicated that GSiO2-coatings could tolerate thermal attack better than pristine DR1-coatings or dye-absorbed silica (DSiO2)-coatings because of the fact that DR1 was more finely dispersed in the polymer binder when covalently bonded to the silica particles. Under optimal conditions, coatings with very small change of saturation and hue after high-temperature treatments were obtainable. These coatings appeared transparent, had 3H-6H pencil hardness and adhered perfectly onto the poly(methyl methacrylate) substrates.

Practical implications
Dye-grafted color coatings may find applications such as color filter photoresists for displays, microelectronics, printed circuit boards, etc.

Originality/value
The performances of the coatings were evaluated in terms of mechanical strength, adherence to the substrate, transmittance and color stability against heat treatments, which have not been disclosed. Also, using a newly developed triangular composition diagram, suitable ranges for preparing useful color coatings were accessed. The present method deserves further research studies on green and blue dyes.


Progressing with Time" is the new generalizaton of Marxism from the third leadership body of the central committee of the CPC. Progressing with Tme is the practical conception of the unification of humans and the word in which there are subjective thinking, evaluation and behaviour. The essence is the overa11 and dynamic relationship between human beings and the substanha1 world.


We explored an approach to detect disease‐causing sequence variants in 448 candidate genes from five index cases of autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa (adRP) by sequence DNA capture and next‐generation DNA sequencing (NGS). Detection of sequence variants was carried out by sequence capture NimbleGen and NGS in a SOLiD platform. After filtering out variants previously reported in genomic databases, novel potential adRP‐causing variants were validated by dideoxy capillary electrophoresis (Sanger) sequencing and co‐segregation in the families. A total of 55 novel sequence variants in the coding or splicing regions of adRP candidate genes were detected, 49 of which were confirmed by Sanger sequencing. Segregation of these variants in the corresponding adRP families showed three variants present in all the RP‐affected members of the family. A novel mutation, p.L270R in IMPDH1, was found to be disease causing in one family. In another family a variant, p.M96T in the NRL gene was detected; this variant was previously reported as probably causing adRP. However, the previously reported p.A76V mutation in NRL as a cause of RP was excluded by co‐segregation in the family. We discuss the benefits and limitations of our approach in the context of mutation detection in adRP patients.


In this paper,the mechanical reliability evaluation for micro/nano-structure in MEMS devices is analyzed to establish theories of MEMS materials, especially of silicon.In order to evaluate the mechanical strength of micro/nano-structure in the same dimensions as the actual devices, we have developed a tensile testing method and testing tools dedicated for micron-sized specimens.We have evaluated the size effect and process dependence on the tensile strength of polycrystalline silicon, environmental effect on strength of silicon, SiO2, and SiN films, and high temperature fracture behavior of single crystal silicon. The displacement-stress curves of single crystal silicon tensile-tested at 600degC, which indicates the yield points at the middle of curves. The fractured specimen, which indicates slips on (111) plane is occurred near the fracture surface.


Conservation effort of sea turtles faces several challenges, e.g. habitat destruction, eggs and turtle meat consumptions, or production of souvenirs (e.g. turtle bodies). In their duties, conservation officers may find sea turtles in different condition (e.g. body fragments, eggs, pieces of meat, etc.), usually it is difficult to identify due to incomplete morphology. Therefore, the use of DNA barcoding becomes an alternative for for identification at species level, contribute taxonomic and biodiversity research. This study was conducted to develop a protocol suitable for identifying sea turtles from different tissue samples conditions using DNA barcoding. A total of 16 tissue samples in different condition (fresh, dead-body, smoked-meat) were collected. A protocol was developed to enable identification of tissue samples of different quality or condition. A 719 bp control region fragment was analyzed. The high percentage similarity was confirmed in GenBank CO1 sequence with 99%-100%. Four sea turtle species were identified among the samples, i.e. Chelonia mydas (4 samples), Lepidochelys olivacea (9 samples), Eretmochelys imbricata (2 samples) and Dermochelys coriacea (1 samples). This study was successfully amplified by using DNA target of control region and therefore, will be beneficial for conservation management of sea turtles in Indonesia.


In this article we shall go over recent work in proving dispersive and Strichartz estimates for the Dirichlet-wave equation. We shall discuss applications to existence questions outside of obstacles and discuss open problems.


This paper considers shared backup path protection in comparison with shared segment protection for elastic optical networks. The problem is formulated in an integer linear programming framework. The objective is to minimize the weighted function of the total used spare capacity and the maximal index of frequency slots used in the network. For the proposed shared segment protection scheme we assume that the network nodes are empowered with the frequency spectrum switching capability. Using this capability, we are able to decompose the working path into smaller segments and protect that segments against possible failures. Each segment of a connection behave as a self-healing and independent unit. If one link of working path is subject to any unexpected interruption, the restoration is performed only within the corresponding protection for that segment. In the case that the nodes are not empowered with the frequency spectrum switching capability, we use shared path protection. Since the physical distance of each segment and the possibility of simultaneous failure of segments for a given path is rare, the required spare capacity in the segment based scheme is decreased compared to the path protection. Simulation results show that the total spare capacity used in the shared path protection is 14/5% greater than the proposed shared segment protection scheme. Also, shared segment protection is more resilient against the simultaneous links failure events compared to the path protection.


In order to meet the requirement of China geo-environment management,comprehensive evaluation,visualization and decision-making,the applications of geo-environment information service system platform around the world were analyzed,and the characteristic and major issues of China geo-environmental information service platform(CGISP)were summarized;the mode of "distributed integration,uniform management and centralized service"was put forward to build logical layer,function architecture and internal and external interfaces,and then China geo-environmental information service platform was built.The results showed that the five logical layers of CGISP were infrastructure,data,function,service and user from the bottom up;the function system of CGISP included distributed geo-environmental data integration system,geo-environmental information service based support system,geo-environmental intellisense system,geo-environmental comprehensive evaluation system and geo-environmental one-map service system;the above five systems were very interactive and practical under the uniform framework,and implemented the integration of dispersive,multi-source and heteroid geo-environmental data,the real-time sensing of geo-environmental change information,the classification and rating evaluation of summarized information,the multi-dimensional characterization of geo-environmental information and the one-map display.The construction of CGISP played an important role in planning,disposing and exploiting geo-environmental resources,and helping emergency decision-making for geological disaster.


This study aimed to identify the mediating effect of Organizational Culture on the relationship between the Lean Accounting and Sustainable Competitive Advantage. The study population consisted of all Jordanian Public Industrial Shareholding Companies, which represent of (59) companies. To achieve the objectives of the study, a questionnaire was developed and distributed to the top and middle managers of companies working in the Jordanian Industrial Public Shareholding Companies. Structural equation modeling (SEM) has been used in this study to test the relationships between the study variables which are Lean accounting ,Organizational culture and Sustainable competit ive advantage. Amos 23.0 and SPSS 25.0 software has been used as tools for SEM usage. The study revealed a number of results, the most important of which were: the Organizational culture had a full mediating effect on the relationship between lean accounting and sustainable competitive advantage in the Jordanian Industrial Public Shareholding Companies. Based on the results of this study, the researchers reached several recommendations, the most important was: The Jordanian Industrial Public Shareholding Companies should give more importance to the Organizational culture to enhance their lean accounting and its positive reflection on sustainable competitive advantage.


We are pleased to welcome you to the Fifth ACM International Symposium on Design and Analysis of Intelligent Vehicular Networks and Applications (DIVANet'15), held in conjunction with the 18th ACM International Conference on Modeling, Analysis and Simulation of Wireless and Mobile Systems (MSWiM'15), on November 2 to 6, 2015 in Cancun, Mexico.

The Fifth ACM DIVANet'15 International Symposium aims to provide researchers and practitioners with a venue to disseminate and share state-of-the-art research on vehicular networks, intelligent transportation systems and wireless mobile ad hoc networking. Every paper submitted has been peer-reviewed by at least two referees from the Technical Program Committee. Based on the reviewers' recommendations, eighteen papers were selected for publication in this ACM proceedings and for presentation at the symposium.

Finally, we would like to thank the authors for their paper contributions and all of the reviewers for their timely feedbacks. We hope you will find this program interesting and that the symposium provides you with a forum of discussion and an opportunity to share ideas with other researchers and specialists from around the world.


This paper introduces a new database middleware and its application in the three-layer model design for a power net MIS. It makes the full use of the resource in the power information system.The design can also solve the prolem of visiting different databases from a unified interface and realige the share of isomerous data.


The security services have enjoyed a marked resurgence in Russian political life since the official demise of the KGB. The past three prime ministers and the current president all have close connections to the police and security intelligence organizations, raising legitimate concerns that a "KGB mindset" will penetrate Kremlin politics.


The present invention relates to a non-aqueous etching solution composition for metal. More specifically, the present invention relates to a non-aqueous etching solution composition for metal, including a hydroxylamine-based compound, alkanolamine, and a glycolether-based solvent. The non-aqueous etching solution composition for metal exhibits outstanding etching speed for titanium nitride films and tungsten films, and protects quality of the films without damage on magnesium oxide (MgO) existing on patterns during a semiconductor production process. Therefore, it is possible to remarkably increase reliability and productivity owing to improved etching properties in the semiconductor production process.


The purpose of the present investigation was to study the perceptions of the best Portuguese coaches of women's artistic gymnastics on athletes' persistence and dropout behaviors. Semi-structured interviews were applied to obtain the coaches' (n=8) accounts on why athletes persisted in or dropped out of gymnastics, and what lead parents to maintain or remove their daughters from gymnastics. In both cases, two distinct time periods were distinguished: "at the beginning of the career" and "throughout the career". Additionally, coaches were also questioned as to the factors underlying athletes' success in gymnastics. Results showed that, in the opinion of coaches, the decision to dropout or persist, whether it emanated from the athletes or their parents, stemmed from multiple causes. Nevertheless, the rigorous physical and psychological demands of the training process, and the conflict of those demands with work, study and family commitments, were often strong motives for athletes' and parents' dissatisfaction. Contrariwise, the enjoyment derived through the involvement in gymnastics, competitive ambition and the experience of success were some of the main motives attributed to athletes' persistence in gymnastics. Regarding parents, gymnastics began as a way to fill up their daughters' free time and as a means to promote their comprehensive education. However, in time, gymnastics seemed to become a means of social affirmation and an outlet for parents' personal frustrations. Finally, coaches stressed the importance, for success in women's gymnastics, of successful competitive results and enjoyment, as well as the human and social circumstances surrounding the athletes.