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Investigation and Analysis on Lightning Protection Maintenance Schemes of High-Speed Rail Catenary Abroad and Their Reference Significance for China

High-speed rail (HSR) has undergone a fast development process during the past 10 years or so in China, and the lightning protection maintenance of HSR catenary has now been recognized as a thorny issue as China has a vast territory with complex topography and climate, the characteristics and effects of lightning strike can be quite different from place to place, and the HSR lines are always built in open areas by viaducts or bridges. Till now, even if related research have proposed several model or method in theory to help realize lightning protection, targeted research on lightning protection maintenance for HSR still can hardly be found, also, lightning protection maintenance scheme based on operation and management science specifically designed for China HSR have seldom been discussed. In this paper, lightning protection maintenance schemes for HSR catenary abroad such as in Europe and in Japan, and their reference significance are analyzed, and the improvement of lightning protection maintenance scheme for HSR catenary in China is proposed by considering the related national industry standards as well as system characteristics.
Feature Extraction using Convolution Neural Networks (CNN) and Deep Learning

The Image classification is one of the preliminary processes, which humans learn as infants. The fundamentals of image classification lie in identifying basic shapes and geometry of objects around us. It is a process which involves the following tasks of pre-processing the image (normalization), image segmentation, extraction of key features and identification of the class. The current image classification techniques are much faster in run time and more accurate than ever before, they can be used for extensive applications including, security features, face recognition for authentication and authorization, traffic identification, medical diagnosis and other fields. The idea of image classification can be solved by different approaches. But the machine learning algorithms are the best among them. These algorithms are based on the idea proposed years ago, but couldn't be implemented due to lack of computational power. With the idea of deep learning, the models are trained better and are able to identify different levels of image representation. The convolutional neural networks revolutionized this field by learning the basic shapes in the first layers and evolving to learn features of the image in the deeper layers, resulting in more accurate image classification. The idea of Convolutional neural network was inspired by the hierarchical representation of neurons by Hubel and Wiesel in 1962, their work was based on the study of stimuli of the visual cortex in cat. It was a fundamental breakthrough in the field of computer vision in understanding the working of visual cortex in humans and animals. In this paper feature of an images is extracted using convolution neural network using the concept of deep learning. Further classification algorithms are implemented for various applications.
Daily Locomotion Recognition and Prediction: A Kinematic Data-Based Machine Learning Approach

More versatile, user-independent tools for recognizing and predicting locomotion modes (LMs) and LM transitions (LMTs) in natural gaits are still needed. This study tackles these challenges by proposing an automatic, user-independent recognition and prediction tool using easily wearable kinematic motion sensors for innovatively classifying several LMs (walking direction, level-ground walking, ascend and descend stairs, and ascend and descend ramps) and respective LMTs. We compared diverse state-of-the-art feature processing and dimensionality reduction methods and machine-learning classifiers to find an effective tool for recognition and prediction of LMs and LMTs. The comparison included kinematic patterns from 10 able-bodied subjects. The more accurate tools were achieved using min-max scaling [−1; 1] interval and “mRMR plus forward selection” algorithm for feature normalization and dimensionality reduction, respectively, and Gaussian support vector machine classifier. The developed tool was accurate in the recognition (accuracy >99% and >96%) and prediction (accuracy >99% and >93%) of daily LMs and LMTs, respectively, using exclusively kinematic data. The use of kinematic data yielded an effective recognition and prediction tool, predicting the LMs and LMTs one-step-ahead. This timely prediction is relevant for assistive devices providing personalized assistance in daily scenarios. The kinematic data-based machine learning tool innovatively addresses several LMs and LMTs while allowing the user to self-select the leading limb to perform LMTs, ensuring a natural gait.
Development of An Electron-Beam Pumped, Argon Fluoride Laser for Inertial Confinement Fusion

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has converted the repetitively pulsed Electra krypton fluoride (KrF) laser system to an electron-beam (e-beam) pumped argon fluoride (ArF) laser. Operating at 193 nm, ArF has the potential of being the most efficient excimer laser. Due to the shorter ultraviolet (UV) wavelength and broad native bandwidth, the ArF laser is a compelling candidate for an inertial confinement fusion (ICF) driver. Experiments conducted in amplifier and oscillator configurations have produced initial data on the small signal gain, intrinsic efficiency, and laser yield. These measurements are compared with the ArF kinetics code Orestes, under development at NRL.
The school reentry process in North Carolina schools for children with pediatric cancer

Extensive research has been done looking at the cognitive, behavioral, and social/emotionaleffects of pediatric cancer and the impact these effects have on students’ school performance.The existing literature stresses the importance of schools having a school reentry plan in placefor children when returning to school after treatment and/or extended stays in the hospital.However, several studies have found that, often, parents of students with cancer report that their child’s school did not have a reentry plan in place; or, that the plan was not an effective one. This study will examine parents’ perceptions of the accommodations North Carolina schools have provided to their children with cancer including the presence or absence of a reentry plan, if one is present, and any academic accommodations that are provided. Additionally, this study will gather information regarding parents’ perceptions of how helpful services offered by the school were to their child and what additional services they believe would have been helpful, and wish had been offered to their child as they transitioned back into the school setting.
A randomised controlled clinical trial of a post-discharge, nurse-led educational intervention to reduce anxiety and enhance self-efficacy in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) patients within the first week post-discharge: A pilot study

This research investigated the efficacy of a post-discharge nurse-led clinic, for patients who underwent a cardiovascular interventional procedure in Australia. A randomised controlled clinical trial measured the effects of the clinic on patient confidence to self-manage and minimise psychological distress given the strong link between anxiety, depression and coronary heart disease. Hospitalisation for the procedure is short and stressful, and patients may wait up to 7-64 days for post-discharge review. This study provides preliminary quantitative and qualitative evidence that nurse-led clinics undertaken within the first week post-percutaneous coronary intervention may fill a much-needed gap for patients during a potentially vulnerable period.
Menstrual Hygiene: Knowledge and Practice among Adolescent School Girls

Menstruation is generally considered as unclean in the Indian society. Isolation of the menstruating girls and restrictions being imposed on them in the family, have reinforced a negative attitude towards this phenomenon. There is a substantial lacuna in the knowledge about menstruation among adolescent girls. Good hygienic practices such as the use of sanitary pads and adequate washing of the genital area are essential during menstruation. This cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was carried out to assess the knowledge and the practices of menstrual hygiene among rural and urban school going adolescent girls in Sharda Vidyalaya, Hyderabad. Two hundred and sixty three adolescent girls of age 13-16 years were involved in this study. A pre-designed pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was prepared for collection of data. Only 154 (58.5%) of the participants were aware about menstruation before menarche and the most important sources of the information were grandmothers, and friend, while sisters, mother and teachers were the other sources. Majority 226 (85.9%) of the girls were not aware of the cause of the bleeding. There are different types of restrictions which were practiced during menstruation. We concluded that the proper menstrual hygiene and correct perception can protect the women from suffering. The girls should be educated about the facts of menstruation, physiological implication, about the significance of menstruation and development of secondary sexual characters, and above all about proper hygienic practices and selection of disposable sanitary menstrual absorbent. Keywords: Adolescent girls, Menstruation, Menstrual hygiene and practice
Analysis of Non-Synchronous Trading Effects on the Pricing of Exchange Traded Products

Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) have become important members of the investment universe. They are praised by institutional and retail investors alike for their low cost, transparency and efficient pricing mechanisms. ETPs trade much like equity securities but with a unique creation and redemption mechanism which typically aligns quoted prices with the Net Asset Value (NAV) of the underlying securities. This dissertation examines a class of ETPs whose underlying reference basket consists of securities listed on stock exchanges operating in a time zone different to the time zone of the ETP instrument itself, and whose currencies of the underlying securities are different to the currency of the ETP instrument. The ETP instruments reviewed comprise of the iShares MSCI Country Series and are all listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The ETPs are classified into three groups depending on the degree of overlap between the exchange operating times on which their underlying securities are traded and the exchange operating times of the NYSE. These groups are non-synchronous for no overlapping hours, partially synchronous for some overlapping hours and synchronous for overlapping hours.By assessing a measure of range-based volatility during 15-minute intraday intervals throughout the NYSE trading day, an understanding of the volatility profile of these ETPs is determined and analysed. It is found that non-synchronous ETPs do exhibit a higher relative level of volatility when compared to the partially synchronous group. Within the partially synchronous group, evidence of a regime-shift is observed during the period when the market of the underlying securities transitions from open to closed during the NYSE trading session. Another factor observed in the relative volatility profile is the impact of foreign exchange translation. ETPs with underlying securities priced in an emerging market currency show higher relative levels of range-based volatility. However, both emerging market and developed market denominated securities baskets exhibit relatively higher levels of volatility during the opening and closing periods of the US trading day.The results point to the need for caution and understanding of the underlying reference basket when transacting in these ETPs as investors may inadvertently transact at a price which does not reflect the fair-market value of the underlying securities basket due to price distortions as a result of volatility.
Episodic Stability in Capital Structure: The Role of Credit Market Segmentation

This study proposes a novel method based on within-zone leverage variations to measure the magnitude of stable leverage episodes at the firm level. Using this method, we investigate a leading candidate determinant of such episodes’ length: access to credit. Using a discontinuity approach with survival data, we find that firms just above the investment-grade rating cutoff enjoy significantly longer episodes of leverage stability than firms just below the cutoff. The results are stronger among firms with greater external finance dependence and financial constraints. Asymmetric disruptions in stable episodes are associated with a lower ability to raise debt among speculative-grade firms.
A PROSPECTIVE RANDOMISED STUDY COMPARING THE TROCHANTERIC GAMMA NAIL (TGN) AND THE DYNAMIC HIP SCREW (DHS) IN 146 INTERTROCHANTERIC FRACTURES

Introduction: The main problem using first generation Gamma-nail in the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures has been a high frequency of intra- and postoperative femoral fractures. The TGN was thought to represent an improvement in design and potentially a less invasive treatment. Material and methods: 146 fractures were randomised prospectively to either DHS or TGN. The 2 groups were comparable regarding age, gender and fracture type (AO). Follow-up was carried out after 4 and 12 months. Results: Average operation time in the TGN group was 63 min (SD=30min) and 48 min (SD=23) in the DHS group (p=0.0016). There was no difference in intra-operative blood loss, need for blood transfusion, length of hospital stay or mortality. Two femoral fractures occurred postoperatively in the TGN group. At follow-up 12 patients in the TGN and 6 patients in the DHS group had had a reoperation (p>0.05). Six reoperations in the TGN group and 3 in the DHS group resulted in preservation of the hip joint. The remaining patients had an arthroplasty or a Girdlestone resection. Poor reduction and/or positioning of the implant was significantly correlated to the risk of reoperation (p Conclusion: In this study operation time was significantly longer in the TGN group. Among other variables no significant differences could be demonstrated. In our department, with a high number of residents performing these operations, the DHS will continue to be the standard implant. Whether the TGN has a place in a subgroup of intertrochanteric fractures, operated by specialized surgeons, needs further investigation.
Matching FinTech Advice to Participant Needs

The financial services industry is changing rapidly with the arrival of new economies of scale and networking effects attributable to FinTech, particularly via online or ‘robo’ advice. This chapter reviews the ‘robo-experience:’ how does it differ, if at all, from more traditional advice, and what is likely to happen next? After reviewing the goals and objectives of robo-advice, evolving advice models, who uses robo-advice, and investor behavior, we conclude that first adopters tend to be more affluent Millennial investors, as well as others seeking fast, mobile, and easy access to their finances. Nevertheless, though robo-advice has promised much, evidence is thin on the actual effects of using advice, such as changes in asset allocation and long-term effects on financial security.
Stimulating buildingindustry transition through innovation and actor agency: an exploration of BIM adoption by building client organizations

The building industry is faced by a variety of developments that challenge its long established traditional socio-technical regime. It has become increasingly apparent that the industry as it exists today is out of alignment with and cannot fulfill the demands and requirements placed on it. Consequently, a need exists for the industry to transition. In this article, the multi-level perspective of transition theory is applied to investigate the current trajectory of the building industry transition. Thereupon, commentary is provided on why the transition is likely to be occurring so slowly.
Full Length Research Paper - Plasmodium falciparum malaria resistance to chloroquine in five communities in Southern Nigeria

Chloroquine is still a first-line antimalarial drug in uncomplicated falciparum malaria. Increasing resistance to chloroquine has been reported in many parts of Nigeria. Clinical and parasitological responses and classes of resistance to chloroquine in falciparum malaria in five communities in Delta region, southern Nigeria were assessed. Chloroquine was administered to 218 patients with uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria. The levels of parasitemia, clinical response and classes of resistance were monitored for 7 days. High levels of therapeutic failures of chloroquine in P. falciparum malaria were recorded in the region. The frequencies of clinical and parasitological failure of chloroquine were 25.7% and 55%, respectively. These frequencies were significantly lower in children below 5 years than older people. R2 and R3 resistance occurred in 37.2% and 17.4% of the patients, respectively. The therapeutic failure of chloroquine was not gender dependent. We conclude that chloroquine is still effective in the treatment of uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria in some communities in Delta region of Nigeria. However, resistance to chloroquine is likely. These results may be used as an important indicator of the significant level of therapeutic failure of uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria to chloroquine in Nigeria. Keywords: Chloroquine, falciparum malaria, resistance, clinical failure, parasitological failure. African Journal of Biotechnology Vol.2(10) 2003: 384-389
Proton Beam Therapy for Localized Prostate Cancer: Results from a Prospective Quality-of-Life Trial.

Purpose To report prostate cancer outcomes, toxicity, and quality of life (QOL) in men treated with proton beam therapy (PBT). Patients and Methods Patients were enrolled in a prospective trial. All participants received 75.6 to 78 Gy (RBE). Up to 6 months of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist therapy was allowed. The Phoenix definition defined biochemical failure. Modified Radiation Therapy Oncology Group criteria defined toxicity. Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite questionnaires objectified QOL. Clinically significant QOL decrement was defined as ≥0.5 × baseline standard deviation. Results In total, 423 men were analyzed. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network risk classification was used (low 43%; intermediate 56%; high 1%). At the 5.2-year median follow-up, overall and disease-specific survival rates were 99.8% and 100%, respectively. Cumulative biochemical failure rate was 5.2% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 3.0%-8.3%); acute grade 2 genitourinary (GU) toxicity was 46.3%; acute grade 2 gastrointestinal (GI) toxicity was 5.0% (95% CI = 3.1%-7.3%). There was no acute grade ≥3 GI or GU toxicity. Cumulative late grade 2 GU and GI toxicity was 15.9% (95% CI = 13%-20%) and 9.7% (95% CI = 6.5%-12%), respectively. There were 2 grade 3 late GI toxicities (rectal bleeding) and no late grade ≥3 GU toxicity. The 4-year mean Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite urinary, bowel, sexual, and hormonal summary scores (range; standard deviation) were 89.7 (43.8-100; 11), 91.3 (41.1-94.6; 10), 57.8 (0.0-96.2; 27.1), and 92.2 (25-95.5; 10.5), respectively. Compared with baseline, there was no clinically significant decrement in urinary, sexual, or hormonal QOL after treatment completion. A modest (<10 points), yet clinically significant, decrement in bowel QOL was appreciated throughout follow-up. Conclusion Contemporary PBT resulted in excellent biochemical control, minimal risk of higher-grade toxicity, and modest QOL decrement. Further investigation comparing PBT with alternative prostate cancer treatment strategies are warranted.
HEALTH ISSUES OF WOMEN CONSTRUCTION WORKERS: AN EVIDENCE FROM TRICHIRAPPALLI, TAMILNADU

cardio vascular system, digestive tract and nervous system. Redness, pain, irritation and watery eyes were fairly common along with breathing problems and chest congestion. Overall, the results highlight the poor health condition of female construction workers. Banu and Kumar (2018) conducted a study on the Working Conditions and Issues of Women Workers in an Unorganized Sector- Special Reference to Construction Sector with 63 women workers in Thuraiyur Taluk, Tiruchirappalli. The data shows that the women construction workers affected by numerous health issues on which 8 of 10 have a urinary tract infection and 66.66% them suffer from musculoskeletal problems. The lungs related ailments are faced by 57.14% respondents and 92.1% women workers have an allergic to dust. However, the 9 out of 10 women not having any skin disease. et al (2013) conducted a study on Occupational health problems of construction workers in India Construction industry is one of the stable growing industries of the world and in India it is the largest economic activity after agriculture. Construction workers are at a greater risk of developing certain health disorders and sickness than workers in many other industries. The cross-sectional study was conducted at Kozhikode district of Kerala, India, Construction projects were selected by simple random method and sample size 410. The study reveals that respiratory infections, eye the major health
Effectiveness of Home Gardening in Reducing Food Insecurity and Improving Health in Chacraseca, Nicaragua: A Pilot Study

ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS . v LIST OF TABLES . x ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS . xii CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION . 1 CHAPTER II: LITERATURE REVIEW . 4 Food Security Defined . 4 Importance of Measuring Food Security . 5 How Household Food Security is Determined . 6 Pillars of Food Security . 12 Global Food Insecurity Statistics . 15 Food Insecurity Statistics in Nicaragua . 16 Factors of Food Insecurity in Nicaragua . 18 Poverty . 18 Education . 19 Employment . 20 Social Capital . 21 Climate Change . 22 Home Gardening and Food Security . 24 Community-Based Participatory Research . 28 CBPR in Home Gardening Interventions . 28 Study Area . 31 Climate . 32 Topography . 34 Cuisine . 34 Literature Review Conclusion . 35 CHAPTER III: STUDY I . 36 Abstract . 36 Introduction . 37 Method . 39 Study Design . 39 The Chacraseca Community/Academic Research Team Partnership . 40 Focus Group Discussion and Key Informant Interviews . 41 vii Surveys . 42 Analysis . 43 Results . 44 Characteristics of Participants . 44 Household assets . 45 Focus Group Discussion. 47 Major Themes Derived from Focus Group Data . 48 Key Informant Interviews . 58 Major Themes Derived from Key Informant Interviews . 58 Prioritization of Community Interventions . 63 Discussion . 66 Conclusions . 68 Strengths . 69 Limitations and Recommendations for Future Research . 70 Works Cited. 71 CHAPTER IV: STUDY II . 74 Abstract . 74