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Members of the crustacean hyperglycemic hormone (CHH) peptide family are differentially distributed both between and within the neuroendocrine organs of Cancer crabs: implications for differential release and pleiotropic function

SUMMARY The crustacean hyperglycemic hormone (CHH) family of peptides includes CHH, moult-inhibiting hormone (MIH) and mandibular organ-inhibiting hormone (MOIH). In the crab Cancer pagurus, isoforms of these peptides, as well as CHH precursor-related peptide (CPRP), have been identified in the X-organ-sinus gland (XO-SG) system. Using peptides isolated from the C. pagurus SG, antibodies to each family member and CPRP were generated. These sera were then used to map the distributions and co-localization patterns of these peptides in the neuroendocrine organs of seven Cancer species: Cancer antennarius, Cancer anthonyi, Cancer borealis, Cancer gracilis, Cancer irroratus, Cancer magister and Cancer productus. In addition to the XO-SG, the pericardial organ (PO) and two other neuroendocrine sites contained within the stomatogastric nervous system, the anterior cardiac plexus (ACP) and the anterior commissural organ (ACO), were studied. In all species, the peptides were found to be differentially distributed between the neuroendocrine sites in conserved patterns: i.e. CHH, CPRP, MIH and MOIH in the XO-SG, CHH, CPRP and MOIH in the PO, and MOIH in the ACP (no immunolabeling was found in the ACO). Moreover, in C. productus (and probably in all species), the peptides present in the XO-SG and PO were differentially distributed between the neurons within each of these neuroendocrine organs (e.g. CHH and CPRP in one set of XO somata with MIH and MOIH co-localized in a different set of cell bodies). Taken collectively, the differential distributions of CHH family members and CPRP both between and within the neuroendocrine organs of crabs of the genus Cancer suggests that each of these peptides may be released into the circulatory system in response to varied, tissue-specific cues and that the PO- and/or ACP-derived isoforms may possess functions distinct from those classically ascribed to their release from the SG.
Moving Object Detection and Tracking Using Hybrid

Multiple moving object detection in videos is very important in many video processing applications like video surveillance, monitoring traffic for rash driving control, detections of pedestrians etc. Thus detection must be performed accurately and robustly to minimize the false alarms and missing evidences. Background modelling and foreground extraction are two major processes to achieve this goal. Many traditional background modelling methods use either colour information or texture information. But colour is sensitive to light variations and texture information cannot be utilized to separate smooth foreground from smooth background in many cases. To achieve good performance in terms of high foreground detection accuracy and low computational cost is also challenging. A new hybrid model with integration framework of texture and colour information for background modelling is proposed in this project. This framework is able to combine the advantages of both colour and texture methods, and at the same time it cancels out their disadvantages as well. Moreover, we propose a block based method to accelerate the background modelling. The background and foreground models are updated by first in first out strategy to maintain the most recent observed background and foreground instances. Along with this it is necessary to track the detected objects in real time, to enable corrective actions. We are using active contour model based tracking. An extensive experiment on various challenging videos and comparison of various parameters like Precision, Recall, F-measure and Processing time which proves the effectiveness of the proposed method over existing ones. Keywords—Object detection, integrated information, colour informatio, texture information, background subtraction, block based detection, hybridmodel.
Notice of Violation of IEEE Publication PrinciplesModel predictive control of five level cascaded H bridge multilevel inverter for photovoltaic system

In this paper, a model predictive control strategy for a five level cascaded H bridge multilevel inverter used in a grid connected photovoltaic system is presented. Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control (FCS-MPC) is used here due to its simple and flexible nature to adapt with the discrete nature of power electronic circuits. Its digital implementation is also made easier with the advancement of microprocessor technology. The control objectives of Multilevel Inverters (MLI's)are represented by a cost function in the MPC algorithm. The cost functions are evaluated for each of the switching states based on predictive variables defined by the discrete model of the system. Cost function is then optimized to meet the control objectives of the system. But the large number of switching states in an MLI will result in more complex calculations. By means of MPC, the number of states to be evaluated can be reduced, but the dynamic response of the system will get affected. To overcome that, nearest switching vectors of the selected states can be utilized to improve the dynamic response of the system. The effectiveness of the proposed system is demonstrated using Matlab/Simulink.
Model based control design – a free toolchain

In this study we present a new free tool-chain for model based control design for mechatronic plants applicable to small embedded systems based among other software on the open simulator Scilab-XCos. After a very short introduction of model based design terms this article focuses on the code generator and the other programs of the tool-chain. The design concept is demonstrated by an adaptive self tuning control (STC) of the cart and pendulum system in gantry crane configuration in simulation and on a real laboratory experiment.
OVERCOMING MOBILE DEVICE LIMITATIONS THROUGH ADAPTIVE INFORMATION RETRIEVAL

The present study evaluates user preferences for personalized information access through mobile devices. The research focuses on text search operations in three simulated devices on a PC screen (cellular telephone, Personal Digital Assistant [PDA], and Interactive TV [ITV] as control) through continuous search. The adaptation process implemented explicit user feedback regarding the relevance of the retrieved information. The results show that users preferred the adaptive information access system to the non-adaptive one for all the devices (PDA, cellular phone, and ITV). Moreover, adaptation neutralizes the consistent preference for ITV (big screen, easy manipulation) upon other devices for textual information manipulation tasks.
Statistical approach to the insulation coordination of medium and high voltage cable lines

Risk of failure of MV and HV (up to 150 kV) cable lines stressed by lightning and switching overvoltages has been assessed by a statistical approach. Probability density functions of overvoltages amplitude in MV and HV system are estimated and correlated with the failure probability distributions of cable lines insulated with different EPR compounds. The results of the evaluation are plotted and discussed showing the influence of cable length and type of insulation compound on the risk values.
Risk of recurrent stroke, myocardial infarction, or death in hospitalized stroke patients

Objective: This study examines the risk of recurrent stroke, myocardial infarction (MI), vascular death, or all-cause death after hospitalized stroke in South Carolina. Methods: Patients with a primary diagnosis of stroke discharged from the year 2002 were identified from the state hospital discharge database. Kaplan-Meier estimates of recurrent stroke, MI, vascular death, all-cause death, and composite events were calculated at 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, and 4 years. Prognostic factors were assessed with multivariate Cox proportional hazard models. Results: The search strategy identified 10,399 patients in 2002. The Kaplan-Meier estimate of cumulative risk at 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, and 4 years for recurrent stroke is 1.8%, 5.0%, 8.0%, 12.1%, 15.2%, and 18.1%; MI, 0.3%, 1.0%, 2.1%, 3.7%, 5.0%, and 6.2%; all-cause death, 14.6%, 20.6%, 24.5%, 30.9%, 36.2%, and 41.3%; vascular death, 11.4%, 14.8%, 17.1%, 20.7%, 23.8%, and 26.7%; and composite events of recurrent stroke, MI, or vascular death 13.6%, 19.5%, 24.7%, 31.6%, 36.8%, and 41.3%. The hazard ratio for composite events (recurrent stroke, MI, or death) increases with age (1.38, 1.35–1.41), is 1.12 (1.05–1.19) for African Americans compared to Caucasians, is 1.67 (1.57–1.77) for patients with a higher comorbidity index (≥2 vs <2), and is 1.34 (1.28–1.39) for patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage or intracerebral hemorrhage compared with ischemic stroke. Conclusions: These findings suggest there is room for further improvement in secondary stroke prevention in South Carolina.
The Best-Laid Plans

Part of what it takes to succeed in academic settings is paying attention to and working toward appropriate goals. Working toward goals involves protecting the intention to accomplish goals from competing intentions and other distractions. Voluntary movement to protective action when situations demand it is central to a modern- day view of volition. This paper (a) discusses contemporary theory and research related to volition in education and (b) proposes agenda items for continued research.
Evaluation of segment-based crankback re-routing for GMPLS-based WSON

The successful creation of lightpaths depends on updated information about network resources, such as the availability of wavelengths in the links along a path and the capability of the nodes to perform wavelength conversion. If signaling is performed with outdated information, a setup request of a lightpath may fail by selecting a path with insufficient network resources. An important GMPLS addition to the RSVP-TE was the possibility of correcting lightpath setup requests using crankback. Crankback extensions permit a node that was unable to forward a setup request to return the blocking information to the upstream nodes. In the segment-based crankback, any of the upstream nodes may attempt to correct the signaling by rerouting the request through an alternate path. Such a strategy, however, is not advantageous for any network topology. In this paper, we evaluate eight different network topologies to determine which network features favor the crankback strategy. To perform our evaluation, we consider several network metrics, including some used in SNA (Social Network Analisys).
A program of research on the dimensions and antecedents of emotional dependence.

The problem set for this paper is to outline a program of research which focuses upon an assumed continuity between early childhood conditions and those consequent social behaviors of children which typically have been labeled "emotional dependence. " In particular, emphasis is placed upon behaviors which are employed apparently to gain such positive social responses from other persons as those involving attention, approval, affection, reassurance, and nearness, and upon the early conditions under which they develop. While it is probable that knowledge of the processes underlying emotional dependence will be critical to the understanding of a substantial portion of the social behavior of children and adults, very little is known either about the dimensionality or the antecedents of that behavior class. The principal focus of this paper is upon child behavior; however, the major problems raised may be considered a subclass of general behavior problems and hence continuous with questions characteristically raised about adaptive behaviors exhibited in simple settings both by infrahumans and humans. Since the theories of social development which do not have their origins in such basic considerations of learning appear to approach the earliest conditions for the development of dependence in a less articulate manner, selected descriptive concepts and postulates which stem from work on general behavior problems are emphasized in this paper. Relatively little emphasis is placed upon concepts at other than simple levels of analysis (e.g., personality characteristics of the mother, her acceptance of the child, social class membership), which appear to be employed in many theories and researches on children's dependence, and index conditions which would qualify early dependence learning. However, it is expected that the reader will bring to mind such concepts, theories and research findings as they are required. A systematic ordering scheme would appear requisite to any research program of intended generality and significance. It is preferable that such 1 The writer is grateful to Mr. D. M. Baer for his valuable aid in the preparation of this paper.
Effect of Calcium Carbonate Whisker and Fly Ash on Mechanical Properties of Cement Mortar under High Temperatures

Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) whisker, as a new type of microfibrous material, has been extensively used in the reinforcement of cementitious materials. However, the combined effect of CaCO3 whisker and fly ash on mechanical properties of cementitious materials under high temperatures was still unknown. In this study, the coupling effect of CaCO3 whisker, and fly ash on mechanical properties of the cement was investigated. Two sets of cement mortars were fabricated, including CaCO3 whisker-based mortar which contained 0 wt. %, 5 wt. %, 10 wt. %, 15 wt. %, and 20 wt. % CaCO3 whisker as cement substitution and CaCO3 whisker-based fly ash mortar which contained 30 wt. % fly ash in addition to 0 wt. %, 5 wt. %, 10 wt. %, 15 wt. %, and 20 wt. % CaCO3 whisker as cement substitution. Mass loss, compressive strength, and flexural strength of these two sets of specimens before and after being subjected to high temperatures of 200°C, 400°C, 600°C, 800°C, and 1000°C were measured. Based on the results of the aforementioned tests, load-deflection test was performed on the specimen which exhibited the superior performance to further study its mechanical behavior after exposure to high temperatures. Moreover, microstructural analysis, such as mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), was conducted to reveal the damage mechanism of high temperature and to illustrate the combined effect of CaCO3 whisker and fly ash on high-temperature resistance of the cement. Results showed that fly ash could improve the high-temperature performance of CaCO3 whisker-based mortar before 600°C and limit the loss of strength after 600°C.
Modeling asthma in macaques : longitudinal changes in cellular and molecular markers

Question: Does systemic sensitization and chronic aeroallergen challenge in macaques replicate classical and emerging immunology and molecular pathology of human asthma? Methods: Macaques were immunized and periodically challenged over 2 years with house dust mite allergen (HDM). At key times, serum, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and bronchial biopsies were assayed for genes, proteins, and lymphocyte subpopulations relevant to clinical asthma. Results: Immunization and periodic airway challenge induced changes in IgE, airway physiology, and eosinophilia consistent with chronic, dual phase asthma. Immunization increased IL-1β and IL-6 in serum, and IL-13 expression in BAL. Airway challenge increased early expression of IL-5, -6, -13, -19, and eotaxin; and variable late phase expression of IL-4, -5, -13 and TARC. CD4+ lymphocytes comprised 30% of the CD3+ cells in BAL, increasing to 50% in the late phase. NKT cells represented less than 2% of the CD3+ cells. Corticosteroid treatment reduced serum histamine levels, percentage of CD4+ cells, and MDC expression; while increasing CD3+ and CD8+ cells in BAL. Conclusion: Sensitization and periodic aeroallergen challenge of cynomolgus macaques results in physiological, cellular, molecular and protein phenotypes and therapeutic responses observed in human asthma, providing a model system useful in target and biomarker discovery and translational asthma research.
Incidence of growth hormone deficiency.

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Performance Analysis of Enhanced Carbon Nanotube Field Effect Transistor (CNTFET) using Zirconia as Gate Dielectric

The Carbon Nanotube Field Effect Transistor (CNTFET) is one of the most rising devices among the emerging technologies to extend and/or complement the traditional Silicon MOSFET as it is showing high efficiency and wide range of applications in many different fields of science and technology. Carbon Nanotube Field Effect Transistors have been explored and proposed to be the upcoming more efficient and suitable candidates for the integrated circuit (NGIC) devices of next generation. In this study, firstly, the Density of State (DOS) with different types of nanotubes considering the chirality have been reviewed. Then we have studied the carbon nanotube field effect transistor by replacing the traditional gate insulator with a material that has much higher dielectric constant.
ontinuous-wave infrared optical nerve stimulation for otential diagnostic applications

athaniel M. Fried niversity of North Carolina at Charlotte epartment of Physics and Optical Science orth Carolina and ohns Hopkins Medical Institutions epartment of Urology altimore, Maryland Abstract. Optical nerve stimulation using infrared laser radiation has recently been developed as a potential alternative to electrical nerve stimulation. However, recent studies have focused primarily on pulsed delivery of the laser radiation and at relatively low pulse rates. The objective of this study is to demonstrate faster optical stimulation of the prostate cavernous nerves using continuous-wave cw infrared laser radiation for potential diagnostic applications. A thulium fiber laser =1870 nm is used for noncontact optical stimulation of the rat prostate cavernous nerves in vivo. Optical nerve stimulation, as measured by an intracavernous pressure ICP response in the penis, is achieved with the laser operating in either cw mode, or with a 5-ms pulse duration at 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 100 Hz. Successful optical stimulation is observed to be primarily dependent on a threshold nerve temperature 42 to 45 °C , rather than an incident fluence, as previously reported. cw optical nerve stimulation provides a significantly faster ICP response time using a lower power and also less expensive laser than pulsed stimulation. cw optical nerve stimulation may therefore represent an alternative mode of stimulation for intraoperative diagnostic applications where a rapid response is critical, such as identification of the cavernous nerves during prostate cancer surgery. © 2010 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers. DOI: 10.1117/1.3500656
Organ Preservation into the 2020s: The Era of Dynamic Intervention

Organ preservation has been of major importance ever since transplantation developed into a global clinical activity. The relatively simple procedures were developed on a basic comprehension of low-temperature biology as related to organs outside the body. In the past decade, there has been a significant increase in knowledge of the sequelae of effects in preserved organs, and how dynamic intervention by perfusion can be used to mitigate injury and improve the quality of the donated organs. The present review focuses on (1) new information about the cell and molecular events impacting on ischemia/reperfusion injury during organ preservation, (2) strategies which use varied compositions and additives in organ preservation solutions to deal with these, (3) clear definitions of the developing protocols for dynamic organ perfusion preservation, (4) information on how the choice of perfusion solutions can impact on desired attributes of dynamic organ perfusion, and (5) summary and future horizons.
Role of androgen deprivation therapy for node-positive prostate cancer.

PURPOSE To determine the impact of adjuvant androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for patients who have node-positive prostate cancer in the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) era. PATIENTS AND METHODS We used linked Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results-Medicare data to construct a cohort of men who underwent radical prostatectomy (RP) between 1991 and 1999 and who had positive regional lymph nodes. We classified men as receiving adjuvant ADT if they received ADT within 120 days of RP, and we compared them to the men who had not received adjuvant ADT. We used propensity scores to balance potential confounders of receiving adjuvant ADT (ie, tumor characteristics, extent of nodal disease, demographics, receipt of radiation therapy) and Cox proportional hazard methods to measure the impact of adjuvant ADT on overall survival (OS), stratified by propensity score quintile. We conducted a sensitivity analysis that used 90, 150, 180, and 365 days as the definition for adjuvant ADT. RESULTS A total of 731 men were identified, 209 of whom received ADT within 120 days of RP. There was no statistically significant difference in OS between the adjuvant ADT and non-ADT group (HR, 0.97; 95% CI, 0.71 to 1.27). There was no statistically significant survival difference with 90, 150, 180, and 365 days as the adjuvant ADT definition. CONCLUSION Deferring immediate ADT in men with positive lymph nodes after RP may not significantly compromise survival. Because observational studies should be considered hypothesis-generating studies, these results should be validated in a prospective fashion in a similar patient population.
A decoding algorithm for twisted Gabidulin codes

In this work, we modify the decoding algorithm for subspace codes by Kotter and Kschischang to get a decoding algorithm for (generalized) twisted Gabidulin codes. The decoding algorithm we present applies to cases where the code is linear over the base field F<inf>q</inf> but not linear over F<inf>q</inf><sup>n</sup>.
Carotid artery ultrasound for syncope.

The “Things We Do for No Reason” (TWDFNR) series reviews practices which have become common parts of hospital care but which may provide little value to our patients. Practices reviewed in the TWDFNR series do not represent “black and white” conclusions or clinical practice standards, but are meant as a starting place for research and active discussions among hospitalists and patients. We invite you to be part of that discussion.
Calibration of Kinect-type RGB-D sensors for robotic applications

The paper presents a calibration model suitable for software-based calibration of Kinect-type RGB-D sensors. Additionally, it describes a two-step calibration procedure assuming a use of only a simple checkerboard pattern. Finally, the paper presents a calibration case study, showing that the calibration may improve sensor accuracy 3 to 5 times, depending on the anticipated use of the sensor. The results obtained in this study using calibration models of different levels of complexity reveal that depth measurement correction is an important component of calibration as it may reduce by 50% the errors in sensor reading.