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Associations Of Abnormalities Detected On Mri And Radiography With Hand Pain And Function In A Population-Based Older Adult Cohort.

Objective To describe associations between hand abnormalities on MRI or radiographs (X-ray) and pain and function in a cross-sectional study of community-based older adults. Methods Distal and proximal interphalangeal index finger joints (n=221) were examined using MRI, X-ray, and hand examination. Hand pain, function, and stiffness were assessed using Australian/Canadian hand osteoarthritis index (AUSCAN) questionnaire. Grip strength was assessed using dynamometer. Models were adjusted for age, sex, and other MRI or X-ray abnormalities. Results Absence of collateral ligament (CLs) on MRI (relative risk; RR=3.15 (95% confidence interval 1.33, 7.50), and joint space narrowing (JSN) on X-ray (RR=2.96 (1.33, 6.58)) was associated with having a painful joint after adjustment for confounders. JSN was also associated with tender joints (RR=2.19 (1.01, 4.76)). Effusion-synovitis was associated with better AUSCAN pain scores (OR=0.51 (0.28, 0.94)) and JSN with worse AUSCAN pain scores (odds ratio; OR=1.67 (1.13, 2.48)). Absent CLs were also associated with stiffer joints (OR=3.12 (1.26, 7.70)) and weaker grip strength (β=-1.69 (-2.95, -0.43)) independent of pain and other features; JSN was also associated with weaker grip strength (β=-0.87 (-1.62, -0.14)). No other MRI or X-ray abnormalities were associated with pain or function independent of age, sex or pain. Conclusion Most MRI abnormalities were not associated with pain and function cross-sectionally. Absent CLs and JSN were associated with painful joints and weak grip strength independent of pain and other imaging features. JSN was also associated with tender joints and absent CLs with stiff joints. Unexpectedly, effusions were associated with reduced odds of pain.
Simulation of a multi-robot based assembly system

Scope of this paper is to present current development of the Bionic Assembly System and simulation of a simplified system in Webots software. In this paper we present the hardware design and design of controller for mobile manipulator and a design of transport mobile robot behaviour. The simulation is done with all kinematical and dynamical characteristics of each component, i.e. with physics. Results presented are just a base for starting to develop a simulation of a whole Bionic Assembly System and to test the concept of a system and ideas.
Leak Detection in Pipelines and Pipe Networks: A Review

Leakage from pipelines has the potential to cause significant environmental damage and economic losses. While pipelines are designed and constructed to maintain their integrity, it is difficult to avoid the occurrence of leakage in a pipeline system during its lifetime. Often accurate leak detection, enabling a quick response, is necessary to minimise damage. Many leak detection methods have been proposed previously. Among these methods, hydraulic leak detection has the advantages of being less expensive and faster in response as compared to other leak detection methods. In this paper various leak detection methods are reviewed. The advantages and disadvantages of each method are highlighted, emphasising the selection of an appropriate solution for different pipeline systems. Recent research on transient leak detection techniques that is currently being carried out at Adelaide University is also described. In particular the inverse transient method is considered in detail.
Emergency roentgen-endovascular clot aspiration in cardioembolic stroke

A case report of successful intravascular aspiration in a patient with acute cardioembolic stroke is presented. Non-occlusive critical thrombosis of the extracranial segment of the left internal carotid artery with distal total embolization of the medial cerebral artery was verified. During the intervention, the dislocation of thrombotic masses into the supraclinoid segment occurred. The principal diagnosis: ischemic (probably cardioembolic) stroke in the MCA basin on the left; atherosclerosis of the cerebral vessels; hypertensive disease, stage 3-1, risk 4; severe right-sided hemiparesis; aphasia; stupefaction. Secondary diagnosis: ischemic heart disease; persistent atrial fibrillation; hyperten sion, stage 3, risk 4.
Video-based parking occupancy detection

Outdoor vehicle detection is one of the most challenging tasks in the world of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Today, a substantial amount of different technologies such as video detection, microwave radar detection and electromagnetic loop detection are used worldwide to detect vehicles for ITS applications such as traffic signal control, traffic flow measurement, automatic incident detection and many more. A growth in parking management applications has resulted in technologies being adapted to respond to different environments with different needs. This paper will present a video-based approach to detect vehicles at parking areas.
Preventive Healthcare for Young Children in General Practice

Despite the introduction of a GP-led child health assessment in 2008, and high levels of preventable health problems that can affect children life-long, young children continue to miss out on a core aspect of general practice – preventive healthcare. My research applied rigorous scientific methods to understand and overcome the barriers that operated, and, through education, practical changes and planning for health outcomes, devised an intervention that made each member of the general practice team more accountable for preventive health delivery. A team-based approach to child preventive healthcare makes improving the health trajectories of our most vulnerable a reality.
Lab-on-a-chip flow cytometer and microfluidic fluorescence activated cell sorter (muFACS) for biomedical applications

This dissertation details the development of a portable, low cost lab-on-a-chip flow cytometer and/or fluorescence- activated cell sorter [Mu]FACS), in which microfluidics, micro-acoustics, on-chip optics and electronics are integrated into one tiny polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) chip creating novel functionalities. This work demonstrates a compact, high-speed sorter, integrated optofluidic waveguides, and a novel color-space-time coding technique for low-cost fluorescence detection. The microfluidic fluorescence-activated cell sorter employs fast-response piezoelectric actuators in conjunction with a high-speed, low timing jitter closed loop control system ensures high purity sorting of targeted biological samples with single- cell manipulation capabilities. By deflecting the entire sub-nanoliter volume of fluid, the [Mu]FACS can sort various biological samples regardless of their physical or chemical properties. A high enrichment factor (>230 fold) is demonstrated at a sorting throughput of greater than 1, 000 cells/sec. By integrating the entire sorting system onto the chip, this technology holds great promise to rapidly become competitive with commercial benchtop sorters. Teflon AF coated optofluidic waveguides demonstrated in this work enhance the coupling efficiency of photons to fluorescent samples, thus increasing sensitivity and permitting multi-spot illumination. The waveguides also enable the space-time coding technology, which works in conjunction with a specially designed spatial filter and the finite-impulse-response (FIR) match filter algorithm in order to further enhance detection sensitivity. The multi-color fluorescence detection technology with an on-chip color filter waveguide array, known as Color-Space-Time (COST) coding, enables the discrimination of up to 11 fluorescent wavelengths using a single photodetector. This novel technology holds great promise for compactness by fundamentally altering the scaling rule; that is the number of bulky optical components required for detection will no longer scale linearly with the number of detection parameters. In this way, the technique can significantly lower the cost and the volume of the whole system in addition to miniaturization of the device. Such a low-cost, compact, portable flow cytometer and [Mu]FACS system can be readily afforded by individual clinics and research labs, providing point-of-care diagnosis and analysis. The development of the microfluidic flow cytometer/[Mu]FACS can improve global quality of life; and while the technology is not fully ready today, great strides have been made towards achieving this goal, as demonstrated in this dissertation
Numerical analysis of eddy current in the EMS-Maglev system

EMS (electromagnetic suspension) is one of the basic types of noncontact Maglev systems, and commonly known as "attractive levitation". In an EMS Maglev system, while the train is running over the rail, certain eddy current is induced in the rail surface. In particular, when an EMS Maglev system originally designed for a low-speed application like HSST is used for a higher-speed operation of about 200 km/h, the influence of the eddy current becomes important. This paper reports numerical analysis of such three-dimensional eddy current problems in the EMS-Maglev system with nonlinear magnetic properties of the steel rails taken into account. The influence of the eddy current on levitation and propulsion forces is studied.
Solar two: A molten salt power tower demonstration

A consortium of United States utility concerns led by the Southern California Edison Company (SCE) is conducting a cooperative project with the US Department of Energy (DOE), Sandia National Laboratories, and industry to convert the 10-MW Solar One Power Tower Pilot Plant to molten nitrate salt technology. The conversion involves installation of a new receiver, a new thermal storage system, and a new steam generator; it utilizes Solar One`s heliostat field and turbine generator. Successful operation of the converted plant, called Solar Two, will reduce economic risks in building initial commercial power tow projects and accelerate the commercial acceptance of this promising renewable energy technology. The estimated cost of Solar Two, including its three-year test period, is $48.5 million. The plant will begin operation in early 1996.
FORTE antenna element and release mechanism design

The Fast On-Orbit Recording of Transient Events (FORTE) satellite being built by Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) has as its most prominent feature a large deployable (11 m by 5 m) log periodic antenna to monitor emissions from electrical storms on the Earth. This paper describes the antenna and the design for the long elements and explains the dynamics of their deployment and the damping system employed. It also describes the unique paraffin-actuated reusable tie-down and release mechanism employed in the system.
Fuzzy Logic Traction Controllers and Their Effect on Longitudinal Vehicle Platoon Systems

This paper presents fuzzy logic traction controllers and their effect on longitudinal vehicle platoon systems. A fuzzy logic approach is appealing for traction control because of the non-linearities and time-varying uncertainties in traction control systems. One fuzzy controller estimates the "peak slip" corresponding to the maximum tire-road adhesion coefficient and regulates wheel slip at that value. The other fuzzy logic controller regulates wheel slip at any desired value. The controllers' performance and robustness against changing road conditions and time- varying uncertainty is evaluated by simulation. The effect of traction control on longitudinal vehicle platoon systems is studied by simulation also.
Instrument tests with the new Leica AT401

In order to evaluate the performance of the Leica Absolute Tracker AT401 we devised a series of tests. The first was to compare the Laser Tracker distance measurements to our interferometer on a 30 m long horizontal bench. The second was a check of the horizontal angle measurement accuracy and the 'level to gravity' feature. The third was to check the warm up behaviour and the instrument stability. All these tests were performed in our underground test facility at sector 10 of the SLAC linac. The air-conditioning was turned off for the duration of the measurements. The temperature in the test facility was stable to 0.1 deg C. As a test that is closer to a real world application we performed part of a simplified version of the ISO 10360-10 test in one of the experimental halls at SLAC. The instrument tested was running firmware version 1.0. 373.0.
Pengaruh Religiusitas, Agreeableness, dan Usia Terhadap Perilaku Prososial Remaja

This study aims to examine the effect of religiosity, agreeableness, and age on adolescence’s prosocial behavior. This study selected the sample of 296 student, using a purposive sampling technique. The data collection used modification scale of Prosocialness Scale, Muslim Daily Religiosity Assessment Scale (MUDRAS), and International Personality Item Pool-Big Five Factors Model-50 (IPIP-BFM-50). Multiple regression and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were performed to analyze the data. The finding showed there is a significant influence of religiosity, agreeableness, and age on prosocial behavior.
Effect of High Temperature on Fruit Quality Parameters of Contrasting Tomato Genotypes

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is the main vegetable crop extensively grown all over the globe. In the lists of food commodities tomato placed at a ninth position and is the second most essential vegetable crop around the globe, next to potato and it is also widely used as a model crop for sourcesink studies and stress. The increasing food demand and the threat of heavy crop losses due to global climate change impose the need for urgent development of strategies to substantially improve food production. Improving crop productivity plays a prominent role in achieving plant breeder’s International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 8 Number 03 (2019) Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas. com
The Roles of Moral Intelligence, Empathy, and Prosocial Tendencies in Predicting Satisfaction with Life and Belief in a Just World

Aim: The present study aimed to determine the roles of moral intelligence, empathy, and prosocial tendencies in predicting satisfaction with life and belief in a just world in participants in charitable programs in Tehran. Method: The study was descriptive and correlational and selected 240 male and female participants in charitable programs in Tehran using a convenience sampling method. The participants responded to the Moral Intelligence Questionnaire by Lenik and Kiel (2008), the Empathy Scale by Jolliffe and Farrington (2006), the Prosocial Tendencies Measure by Carlo, Hausmann, Christiansen, and Randall (2003), Belief in a Just World Scale by Adel Sutton and Douglas (2005), and the Satisfaction with Life Scale by Endicott (1993). We analyzed data using correlation coefficient and Multiple Regression. Results: The correlation results indicated that there were significant relationships between belief in a just world and satisfaction with life with moral intelligence, empathy, and prosocial tendencies. Furthermore, there were significant relationships between belief in a just world and moral intelligence dimensions ناياپ زا سابتقا رضاح هلاقم تسا لوا هدنسيون دشرا يسانشراک همان 1 . شناد اک هتخومآ دشرا يسانشر يمومع يسانشناور ، ،بونج نارهت دحاو هاگشناد ،يملاسا دازآ ناريا ،نارهت 2 . * ،رايداتسا :لوئسم هدنسيون هاگشناد ،يملاسا دازآ ناريا ،نارهت همانلصف شجنس و شهوژپ رد و هرواشم یسانشناور هرود 1 هرامش / 1 / زیياپ 1398 ، 46 31 یشهوژپ هلاقم Journal of Assessment and Research in Counseling and Psychology Vol, 1/No, 1/ Fall 2019, 31-46
Effect of Zinc Fertilizer Application on Growth Yield and Yield Contributing Characters in Rice

Field experiment was carried out at the field of Department of Agronomy, BSMRAU campus, Gazipur, of Bangladesh during aman season (July-October) of 2017 to study the effect of zinc fertilizer application on growth, yield and zinc partitioning in three rice varieties: (BRRI dhan 56, BRRI dhan 57 and BRRI dhan 62) at three levels of zinc fertilization, no application of zinc, 10and 20 kg Zn ha-1. The highest leaf area indices of 3.15 in BRRI dhan 56, and 3.27 in BRRI dhan 57 were recorded with the application of 10 kg Zn ha-1 at 75 DAT and 3.28 in BRRI dhan 62 with 20 kg Zn ha-1. Through the growth period the SPAD value was the maximum at 10 kg Zn ha-1 in BRRI dhan 56 and BRRI dhan 57 and in BRRI dhan 62 at 20 kg Zn ha-1. The highest CGR, RGR, NAR were recorded at 10 kg Zn ha-1 in BRRI dhan 56 and BRRI dhan 57, and at 20 kg ha-1 in BRRI dhan 62.Zinc fertilizer at 10 kg Zn ha-1significantly increased the number of effective tiller m-2, length of panicle, total number of spikelet’s panicle-1,1000-grain weight, number of filled spikelet’s panicle-1, grain yield and straw yield in BRRI dhan 56 and BRRI dhan 57, and at 20 kg Zn ha-1 in BRRI dhan 62. It was revealed that the rice varieties BRRI dhan 56 and BRRI dhan 57 responded to the application of 10 kg Zn ha-1, while BRRI dhan 62 to 20 kg Zn ha-1.Overall results indicates, application of zinc might be necessary to ensure satisfactory yield.
Smart Clothes as a Tangible User Interface to Affect Human Emotions using Haptic Actuators

Affective haptic research is a rapidly growing field. Today, more smart haptic clothes are being studied and implemented which are aimed to effect its users emotionally. However, they have some limitations. This research intends to improve the existing literature and contribute by involving consumers directly in the design of a smart haptic jacket by adding heat, vibration actuators, and by enhancing portability. In this thesis, we are interested in six basic emotions: love, joy, surprise, anger, sadness, and fear. An online survey was designed and conducted on 92 respondents that gave feedback of what it is expected from an affective haptic jacket. The results of this survey assisted in the general design, and the feedback helped to build a prototype. 86% of the respondents expressed interest in the system and are willing to try it when it is ready. A detailed design architecture is provided along with details on the hardware and software used for the implementation. Finally, the prototype was evaluated on 14 participants using the actual prototype haptic jacket based on a QoE comparison between the absence and the presence of haptic actuation. The proposed system showed improvement over a similar system that is designed for the same purpose.
An Ontology for the South African Protection of Personal Information Act

: The protection and management of data, and especially personal information, is becoming an issue of critical importance in both the business environment and in general society. Various institutions have justifiable reasons to gather the personal information of individuals but they are required to comply with any legislation involving the processing of such data. Organisations thus face legal and other repercussions should personal information be breached or treated negligently. Most countries have adopted privacy and data protection laws or are in the process of enacting such laws. In South Africa, the Protection of Privacy Information Act (POPIA) was formally adopted in 2013 but it is yet to be implemented. When the implementation of the Act is announced, role players (responsible parties and data subjects) affected by POPIA will have a grace period of a year to become compliant and/or understand how the Act will affect them. One example of a mandate that follows from POPIA is data breach notification. This paper presents the development of a prototype ontology on POPIA to promote transparency and education of affected data subjects and organisations including government departments. The ontology provides a semantic representation of a knowledge base for the regulations in the POPIA and how it affects these role players. The POPIA is closely aligned with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the POPIA ontology is inspired by similar ontologies developed for the GDPR.
The E3 Ubiquitin Ligase Ring Finger Protein 5 Ameliorates NASH Through Ubiquitin‐Mediated Degradation of 3‐Hydroxy‐3‐Methylglutaryl CoA Reductase Degradation Protein 1

NAFLD is the most prevalent chronic liver disease worldwide, but no effective pharmacological therapeutics are available for clinical use. NASH is the more severe stage of NAFLD. During this progress, dysregulation of endoplasmic reticulum (ER)–related pathways and proteins is one of the predominant hallmarks. We aimed to reveal the role of ring finger protein 5 (RNF5), an ER‐localized E3 ubiquitin‐protein ligase, in NASH and to explore its underlying mechanism.
Improvement of the quality of propagation material for organic farming system

The use of organic propagation material is obligatory according to the current EU regulations for organic production. However, frequently difficulties are en-countered regarding the availability, the costs or the quality. In the Netherlands a national research program aims at developing solutions, needed for improving the production of high quality organic propagation material. The main emphasis in the pro-gram is on the model crops cabbage, onion, wheat and potato. Individual projects within the program include epidemiological studies of seed borne dis-eases to develop disease prevention strategies, meth-ods to improve resistance of seeds and seedlings towards pathogens and methods to control silver scurf in seed potatoes, development of multi-spectral analysis and sorting techniques and methods for analysis and improvement of seed vigour. Active involvement of producers and users of the seeds or seed potatoes ensures that the results will be imple-mented in practice. The program also aims at strengthening the international collaboration, amongst others through involvement in international research projects.
Landscape Design: A Practical Approach

1. Introduction to Today's Landscaping. 2. Design Analysis. 3. Areas and Circulation. 4. Studying the Land Forms. 5. Planning the Alteration of Land Forms. 6. The Walls and Ceiling. 7. Principles of Planting Design. 8. Plantings and Architecture. 9. Matching Plant Materials to Design Criteria. 10. Covering the Ground. 11. Embellishments. 12. Special Landscape Problems: Business and Rental Properties. 13. Specifications, Estimations, and Bids. 14. The Role of the Designer/Salesperson. 15. Computers in Landscape Design. 16. Designing Automatic Irrigation Systems. Appendix A: Plant Materials Guidelists. Appendix B: Measurements and Weights. Appendix C: Helpful Organizations. Bibliography and Suggested References. Index.
Critical Elements for a Multi‐Constellation Advanced RAIM

The GNSS environment is experiencing two major changes: the introduction of a new civil signal in the L5 band and the launch of new GNSS constellations. These improvements could enable worldwide vertical guidance using Advanced Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (ARAIM). Before ARAIM can be implemented, it will be necessary to develop a common understanding across service providers of the navigation requirements, the threat model, the airborne algorithm, and the role of ground monitoring. We outline a concept for the provision of integrity based on ARAIM. First, an interpretation of vertical guidance (LPV-200) requirements is proposed. Then, we describe a comprehensive threat model for GNSS which includes both nominal performance and faulted behavior. We will show how the threats could be mitigated through the use of ground monitoring and the Integrity Support Message in addition to the ARAIM airborne algorithm. Finally, examples of constellation configurations providing worldwide coverage of LPV-200 are presented. Copyright © 2013 Institute of Navigation.