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A 3 GHz Low-offset Fully Dynamic Latched Comparator for High-Speed and Low-Power ADCs

In this paper, performances of various types of dynamic latched comparators are compared in terms of their offset voltages, speed and power. The accuracy of comparators, which is defined by its offset, along with power consumption, speed is of keen interest in achieving overall higher performance of ADCs. This can be achieved by the fully dynamic latched comparator which is proposed in this paper. This comparator shows 14.6mV offset which is small when compared to other dynamic comparators and preamplifier based comparators. This comparator not only achieves low-offset but also exhibit high-speed and low power in its operation, which can be used for low power high speed ADC applications. Keywords—ADC, Fully dynamic, Input-referred offset voltage, Latched Comparator, Pre-amplifier
Interobserver reliability of the Australian Spasticity Assessment Scale (ASAS).

AIM
The aim of this paper is to present the Australian Spasticity Assessment Scale (ASAS) and to report studies of its interrater reliability. The ASAS identifies the presence of spasticity by confirming a velocity-dependent increased response to rapid passive movement and quantifies it using an ordinal scale.


METHOD
The rationale and procedure for the ASAS is described. Twenty-two participants with spastic CP (16 males; age range 1y 11mo-15y 3mo) who had not had botulinum neurotoxin-A within 4 months, or bony or soft tissue surgery within 12 months, were recruited from the spasticity management clinic of a tertiary paediatric teaching hospital. Fourteen muscles in each child were assessed by each of three experienced independent raters. ASAS was recorded for all muscles. Interrater reliability was calculated using the weighted kappa statistic (quadratic weighting; κqw) for individual muscles, for upper limbs, for lower limbs, and between raters.


RESULTS
The weighted kappa ranged between 0.75 and 0.92 for individual muscle groups and was 0.87 between raters.


INTERPRETATION
The ASAS complies with the definition of spasticity and is clinically feasible in paediatric settings. Our estimates of interrater reliability for the ASAS exceed that of the most commonly used spasticity scoring systems.
Long-term success rates after an anterior neurectomy in patients with an abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome.

BACKGROUND
Surgery occasionally is proposed in patients with chronic abdominal wall pain caused by an anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES) who are refractory to injection therapy. An anterior neurectomy may seem successful, but follow-up is usually short and populations are small. The primary aim of this study was to determine the long-term success rate of surgery in a large ACNES population.


METHODS
In this retrospective observational study, patients with ACNES ≥18 years who underwent a primary anterior neurectomy between January 2004 and February 2012 in one single center were studied. Pain scores were obtained before surgery, after surgery, and at the moment of questioning using a pain intensity numeric rating scale (PI-NRS 0-10) and a 6-point verbal category rating scale. Success was defined as a ≥50% PI-NRS reduction or ≥2 point verbal rating scale reduction.


RESULTS
Data of 181 neurectomies in 154 individuals were available for analysis (female, n = 127, 82.5%; age 47 ± 17 years, range, 20-83). Pain before operation was severe (mean PI-NRS 8.08, SD 1.43). Short-term (1-3 months postoperative) success was 70% (127/181 procedures). Three subjects showed spontaneous remission of complaints after ≥3 months. After a mean 32 months (range, 3-93) follow-up, a success rate of 61% (109/180) on the long-term was found.


CONCLUSION
A 70% short-term success rate and a 61% long-term success rate after a primary anterior neurectomy in patients with chronic abdominal pain due to ACNES were attained. Surgery is the method of choice in ACNES patients who are refractory to a conservative regimen.
Axillary Reconstruction for Hidradenitis Suppurativa with an Inner-Arm Transposition Flap Creating a Brachioplasty Effect

BACKGROUND
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition that can affect any area with apocrine sweat glands and has the potential to involve multiple sites concurrently. Commonly affected sites include the axilla, groin, perineum and perianal areas. In this study we performed a literature review on the surgical methods for HS and describe an innovative technique for reconstructing axilla HS using an inner-arm transposition flap.


METHODS
We reviewed all cases (5 cases from 4 patients) of transposition flap reconstruction performed by the senior author at a single London tertiary hospital from 2008-2013. Patient related outcome measures were collected using the Derriford appearance scale (DAS 24) and a study specific questionnaire.


RESULTS
All patients were satisfied with their final result. One out of five cases had a complication but did not result in flap failure. There is no disease recurrence to date. DAS 24 scores collected demonstrated acceptable postoperative distress that did not deviate far from the norm tables while study specific questionnaire reveal desirable outcomes.


CONCLUSIONS
We have managed to achieve our aim through the use of the innovative inner-arm transposition flap. Our study hopes to provide an additional technique for axillary reconstruction. This technique offers the effective concealment of scars with the benefit of tightening of the arm tissue producing 'brachioplasty like' effects. All things considered it would be reasonable to conclude the innovative flap technique is a reliable, effective, and simple method that results in multiple benefits.
Intramuscular ACTH stimulation test for assessment of adrenal function.

OBJECTIVES
Adrenal insufficiency is often diagnosed by short synacthen test using intravenous Injection Synacthene, which is not marketed in India officially. To overcome this problem this study was planned to validate and use Acton Prolongatum (Ferring pharmaceuticals) as intramuscular ACTH stimulation test for evaluation of adrenal function.


METHODS
This study was planned in two groups. First group called validation group, was studied for validation of intramuscular ACTH test and second group called study group, was evaluated for efficacy of intramuscular ACTH test to detect adrenal insufficiency. Twenty five units of ACTH (Acton Prolongatum) was injected intramuscularly and blood sample was collected after 60 minutes for estimation of cortisol. All subjects with one hour post ACTH cortisol < 18.0 microg/dl were diagnosed as having adrenal insufficiency.


RESULTS
This study was carried out in 61 subjects in validation group and 89 patients in study group. Basal and post ACTH serum cortisol were within normal range in healthy adults, patients with diabetes mellitus and primary hypothyroidism in validation group. Basal cortisol ranged from 4.67-18.39 microg/dl and post ACTH serum cortisol ranged from 20.01-44.95 microg/dl in these groups. Patients with known adrenal insufficiency had significantly low basal cortisol level than controls (2.86 +/- 2.66 vs. 10.35 +/- 4.37 microg/dl, p < 0.001), and post ACTH serum cortisol was < 18.0 microg/dl in all. Among study group 37 patients (41.6%) were diagnosed as adrenal insufficiency using post ACTH cortisol levels. Basal cortisol (< 3.0 microg/dl) could detect only 60% of these patients. Basal cortisol level has sensitivity of 60% and specificity of 100% to detect AI when compared to ACTH stimulated cortisol levels.


CONCLUSION
Intramuscular ACTH test using Acton Prolongatum is effective in evaluation of adrenal function in all suspected cases of primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency. Basal cortisol has poor sensitivity to diagnose AI.
Enterprise logistics and supply chain structure : the role of fit

The emergence of the extended manufacturing enterprise, a globally dispersed collection of strategically aligned organizations, has brought new attention to how organizations coordinate the flow of information and materials across their w supply chains. This paper explores and develops the concept of enterprise logistics Greis, N.P., Kasarda, J.D., 1997. Ž . x Enterprise logistics in the information age. California Management Review 39 3 , 55–78 as a tool for integrating the logistics activities both within and between the strategically aligned organizations of the extended enterprise. Specifically, this paper examines the fit between an organization’s enterprise logistics integration capabilities and its supply chain structure. Using a configurations approach, we test whether globally dispersed network organizations that adopt enterprise logistics practices are able to achieve higher levels of organizational performance. Results indicate that enterprise logistics is a necessary tool for the coordination of supply chain operations that are geographically dispersed around the world. However, for a pure network structure, a high level of enterprise logistics integration alone does not guarantee improved organizational performance. The paper ends with a discussion of managerial implications and directions for future research. q 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
Multilevel Dodecagonal Voltage Space Vector Structure Generation for Open-End Winding IM Using a Single DC Source

In this paper, a new inverter topology is proposed for generating a multilevel dodecagonal voltage space vector structure for open-end winding induction motor (IM) using a single dc source. Dodecagonal voltage space vector structure eliminates fifth- and seventh-order harmonic voltages from phase voltage output and hence eliminates the fifth- and seventh-order harmonic currents through the motor leading to removal of the dominant sixth-order torque ripple generation in the motor over the entire modulation range. Multilevel space vector structure generates output voltage with better THD and low dv/dt. In the proposed topology, two three-level inverters drive an open-end winding IM, one inverter from each side. DC-link of primary inverter is from a dc source which delivers the entire active power, whereas the secondary inverter dc-link is maintained by a capacitor, which is self balanced during the inverter operation. The PWM scheme implemented ensures low switching frequency for primary inverter. Secondary inverter operates at a small dc-link voltage. Hence, switching losses are small for both primary and secondary inverters. Experimental results show the elimination of fifth- and seventh-order harmonic voltages over the entire modulation range, validating effectiveness of the proposed multilevel inverter scheme.
BUILDING THE RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAIN

Supply chain managers strive to achieve the ideals of fully integrated efficient and effective supply chains, capable of creating and sustaining competitive advantage [1]. To this end they must balance downward cost pressures and the need for efficiency, with effective means to manage the demands of market-driven service requirements and the known risks of routine supply chain failures. Better management and control of internal processes together with more open information flows within and between organisations can do much to help.
The relationship between personality traits and sport performance

This article was aimed to investigate the relations hip between personality traits with sport performan ce. The method of the study is descriptive correlational. The data w s collected using questionnaires and through fie ld study procedure. The population of the study consisted of 229 non elite football and futsal players in the 2 010-2011 season in Ardebil city. The sample size was equated with the population. Personality was assessed usin g the NEOFive Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI; Costa & McCrae, 199 2) and athlete's performance was assessed by coach' s rating (Piedmont et al., 1999). The stepwise regres sion analysis indicated that from among personality components only Conscientiousness have positive significant co rrelation with sport performance. The result, also, indicated that conscientiousness was the sole predictor of sport p erformance.
Efficacy and safety of the intensive dose of rosuvastatin 40mg/day in patients with acute coronary syndrome and at high risk of cardiovascular disease-ROSUVEES-2.

BACKGROUND
Randomized clinical trials have established the benefits of statin therapy in acute coronary syndromes (ACS) via their pleiotropic effects.


AIM OF THE STUDY
This was a 12-week, open-label, multicenter, postmarketing observational study evaluating the efficacy and safety of rosuvastatin 40 mg/day in very high-risk or high-risk Indian patients according to NCEP ATP III guidelines.


METHODOLOGY
One hundred and sixty two patients (age: 30 to 69 years) with evidence of coronary artery disease, hospitalized with chest pain with/without electrocardiogram changes and with non-ST segment elevation ACS and ST segment elevation ACS who received optimal reperfusion therapy were enrolled. The primary endpoint was the percent change from baseline in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels at 6 and 12 weeks of treatment. Other lipid parameters, high sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP), glycosylated hemoglobin, and clinical biochemical parameters were also assessed.


RESULTS
At 12 weeks, intensive therapy with rosuvastatin 40mg/day significantly reduced LDL-C (p<0.001), total cholesterol (TC) (p<0.001), triglyceride (p<0.01), TC/high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) ratio (p<0.001), non-HDL-C (p<0.001), LDL-C/HDL-C ratio (p<0.001), and hsCRP (p=0.034) in very high-risk and high-risk patients with ACS. Overall, 54.5% (61/112) patients achieved LDL-C goal of <70mg/dL. However, the change in HDL-C and very low density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL-C) were not significant. Few adverse events including myalgia were reported during the study.


CONCLUSION
Results of this study showed that 40mg dose of rosuvastatin, initiated early and continued for 12 weeks, was effective in terms of reducing LDL cholesterol and was well tolerated.
Conditional Text Paraphrasing: A Survey and Taxonomy

This work introduces a survey for the Text Paraphrasing task. The survey covers the different types of tasks around text paraphrasing and mentions the techniques and models that are regularly used when approaching towards it, alongside the datasets that are used while training and evaluating the models. Text paraphrasing has an effective impact when it is used in other applications, so, the paper mentions some text paraphrasing applications. Also, this work proposes a new taxonomy that it is called Conditional Text Paraphrasing. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first work that shows varieties and sub-problems of the original text paraphrasing task. The target of this taxonomy is to expand the definition of the text paraphrasing by adding some conditional constraints as features that either control the paraphrase generation or discrimination. This expanded definition opens in mind a new domain for research in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning. Finally, some useful applications for the conditional text paraphrasing are represented. Keywords—Natural Language Processing; Text Paraphrasing; Conditional Text Paraphrasing
Clinical evaluation of locking compression plate fixation for comminuted olecranon fractures.

BACKGROUND
In patients managed with plate fixation for the treatment of an olecranon fracture, the placement of an axial intramedullary screw may obstruct the placement of bicortical screws in the ulnar shaft. To overcome this problem, unicortical screws can be applied with use of a contoured locking compression plate. The present study was designed to assess the effectiveness of this fixation method.


METHODS
Nineteen consecutive patients with an acute comminuted olecranon fracture were managed with a contoured locking compression plate and intramedullary screw fixation. Sixteen patients were available for follow-up at a minimum of twelve months after fixation. Patient-based outcomes were assessed, and patient satisfaction and pain were evaluated.


RESULTS
All nineteen fractures healed. The mean time to fracture union was four months. The mean Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score was 13. According to the Mayo Elbow Performance Index and the Broberg and Morrey grading system, fifteen of the sixteen patients with at least one year of follow-up had a good or excellent outcome. Nine patients underwent hardware removal at a mean of twelve months postoperatively. The mean elbow extension deficit in these patients improved significantly from 34 degrees to 10 degrees following hardware removal. The mean flexion improved from 118 degrees to 138 degrees , but this difference was not significant.


CONCLUSIONS
In the treatment of comminuted olecranon fractures, a contoured locking compression plate combined with an intramedullary screw provides sufficient stability for early postoperative functional rehabilitation, with an excellent fracture union rate and very good clinical outcomes.
Conceptualizing clinical nurse leader practice: an interpretive synthesis.

BACKGROUND
The Institute of Medicine's Future of Nursing report identifies the clinical nurse leader as an innovative new role for meeting higher health-care quality standards. However, specific clinical nurse leader practices influencing documented quality outcomes remain unclear. Lack of practice clarity limits the ability to articulate, implement and measure clinical nurse leader-specific practice and quality outcomes.


PURPOSE AND METHODS
Interpretive synthesis design and grounded theory analysis were used to develop a theoretical understanding of clinical nurse leader practice that can facilitate systematic and replicable implementation across health-care settings.


RESULTS
The core phenomenon of clinical nurse leader practice is continuous clinical leadership, which involves four fundamental activities: facilitating effective ongoing communication; strengthening intra and interprofessional relationships; building and sustaining teams; and supporting staff engagement.


CONCLUSION
Clinical nurse leaders continuously communicate and develop relationships within and across professions to promote and sustain information exchange, engagement, teamwork and effective care processes at the microsystem level.


IMPLICATION FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT
Clinical nurse leader-integrated care delivery systems highlight the benefits of nurse-led models of care for transforming health-care quality. Managers can use this study's findings to frame an implementation strategy that addresses theoretical domains of clinical nurse leader practice to help ensure practice success.
A trust-based security system for ubiquitous and pervasive computing environments

ing new technologies and attracting more interest, these strategies are inadequate for meeting the special characteristics of ubiquitous and pervasive computing environments because such distributed systems lack central control and have flexible topologies. Malicious nodes are a major threat during the construction of a reliable pervasive network. A reputation-based trust system can track the behavior of nodes and thereby proceed by rewarding well-behaved nodes and punishing misbehaving ones. In this paper, we propose a security system based on trust management that involves developing a trust model, assigning credentials to nodes, updating private keys, managing the trust value of each node, and making appropriate decisions about nodes’ access rights. Through the presentation of a formal security analysis of the trust system, we verify that the stated goals are achieved and that malicious nodes can be effectively excluded from ubiquitous and pervasive computing environments. 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
The Deregulation of Swedish Welfare and Religion – new challenges for the Lutheran majority church

The Deregulation of Swedish Welfare and Religion – new challenges for the Lutheran majority church
MicroRNAs as non-invasive biomarkers of heart transplant rejection.

AIM
Rejection is one of the major causes of late cardiac allograft failure and at present can only be diagnosed by invasive endomyocardial biopsies. We sought to determine whether microRNA profiling could serve as a non-invasive biomarker of cardiac allograft rejection.


METHODS
We included 113 heart transplant recipients from four referral French institutions (test cohort, n = 60, validation cohort, n = 53). In the test cohort, we compared patients with acute biopsy-proven allograft rejection (n = 30) to matched control patients without rejection (n = 30), by assessing microRNAs expression in the heart allograft tissue and patients concomitant serum using RNA extraction and qPCR analysis. Fourteen miRNAs were selected on the basis of their implication in allograft rejection, endothelial activation, and inflammation and tissue specificity.


RESULTS
We identified seven miRNAs that were differentially expressed between normal and rejecting heart allografts: miR-10a, miR-21, miR-31, miR-92a, miR-142-3p miR-155, and miR-451 (P < 0.0001 for all comparisons). Four out of seven miRNAs also showed differential serological expression (miR-10a, miR-31, miR-92a, and miR-155) with strong correlation with their tissular expression. The receiver-operating characteristic analysis showed that these four circulating miRNAs strongly discriminated patients with allograft rejection from patients without rejection: miR-10a (AUC = 0.975), miR-31 (AUC = 0.932), miR-92a (AUC = 0.989), and miR-155 (AUC = 0.998, P < 0.0001 for all comparisons). We confirmed in the external validation set that these four miRNAs highly discriminated patients with rejection from those without. The discrimination capability of the four miRNAs remained significant when stratified by rejection diagnosis (T-cell-mediated rejection or antibody-mediated rejection) and time post-transplant.


CONCLUSION
This study demonstrates that a differential expression of miRNA occurs in rejecting allograft patients, not only at the tissue level but also in the serum, suggesting their potential relevance as non-invasive biomarkers in heart transplant rejection.
IT education and IT business in Ukraine: Responses to the modern challenges

The main problems of interaction between IT business and IT education for establishing the effective specialist training in this industry in Ukraine are analyzed. The key points, that are inherent in the educational field that prepares IT professionals and in the corporations that have successfully positioned in the IT market, are outlined.