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TREATMENT OF HOTEL WASTEWATER WITH A COMBINATION OF ELECTROCOAGULATION AND ADSORPTION USING CARBOSIL

This study was carried out to investigate treatment of hotel wastewater using a combination of electrocoagulation and adsorption using carbosil prepared from rice husk with pyrolysis method. Electrocoagulation was applied with the aim to remove natural organic matter in the sample, using aluminim as electrodes, with the particular purpose to study the effect of potentials. The treated water was then subjected to adsorption process at different contact times and the performance of the process was evaluated in term of the reduction of the absorbance at maximum wave length. The performance of the method was defined in term of absorbance reduction at the maximum wavelength of 226 nm, which was determined by scanning the original sample at the wavelength ranging from 200 to 700 nm. According to literature, the maximum wavelength of 226 nm is commonly assigned to benzene structure, most likely from the Alkyl Benzene Sulfonate (ABS) used in detergents. The results obtained indicate that for electrocoagulation process, the highest reduction in the absorbance was achieved using potential of 10 volt. Adsorption process was found to result in the diminish of peak at 226 nm, reflecting that the organic pollutant associated with this wavelegth has been completely removed from the water. Characterization of the carbosil using SEM technique revealed that the carbosil has practically homogeneous surface morphology, supporting its ability to adsorb the pollutants from the wastewater.
MINIMIZATION OF MAXIMUM ERRORS IN UNIVERSAL APPROXIMATION OF THE UNIT CIRCLE BY A POLYGON

This paper presents a universal approximation of the un it circle by a polygon that can be used in signal processing algorithms. Optimal choice of the values of three parameters of this approximation all ows one to obtain a high accuracy of approximation. The approximat ion described in the paper has a universal character and can be used in many signal processing algorithms, such as DFT, that use the mathematical form of the unit circle. One of the applications of the described approx imation is the DFT linear interpolation method (LIDFT). Applying the results of the presented paper to improve the LIDFT method allows one to significantly decrease the errors in estimating the amplitudes and frequencies of mult ifrequency signal components. The paper presents the derived formulas, an analysis of the approximation accuracy and the region of best values for the approximation parameters. Keyw ords: Unit circle, approximation by polygon, LIDFT, interpolated DFT, zero padding.
Active Contour Based on Local Statistic Information and an Attractive Force for Ultrasound Image Segmentation

This paper presents a new active contour model with local intensities through level set method for ultrasound images segmentation. The method is not affected by the limitation of Gaussian distribution. The model is designed by local intensities, alignment term with a sharpening edge coefficient and regularization. Local intensities have the capability of denoising, and local means and variances are considered. The alignment term with a sharpening edge coefficient can sharpen edge and increase the convergence speed. The numerical schedule is implemented by level set method. Experimental results show that proposed method succeed to segment edges for ultrasound images. Keywords-image segmentation; local statistic; level set; regularization
Diasnet Mobile - A Personalized Mobile Diabetes Management and Advisory Service

This paper presents a personalized mobile service for daily management of diabetes. Besides supporting the user in measuring and reporting blood glucose level, insulin intake and physical exercise it facilitates feedback in form of blood glucose simulations from the DIAS (Diabetes Advisory System) decision support system. The service presented in this paper is the final results of an iterative prototyping and evaluation process with potential end-users. Results from the evaluation of the service will be presented and discussed.
NOMENCLATURE FOR CENTROMERIC POSITION ON CHROMOSOMES

N the inorphologic identification of chromosomes, the location of the I centromere is the most useful landmark, and one which is characterized by great constancy. It would seem that not much could be added to the definitions by E. B. WILSON (1928) of the locations on the chromosome of the centrornere or, in the terminology of that time, the spindle attachment: “Attachment of the chromosome to the spindle is commonly limited to a small area, and is of two general types, namely: (1) terminnl or telomitic and (2) non-ferminal or atelomitic, being in the former case at one end, and in the latter at some other point or points. Non-terminal attachment may be at the middle point (median) or at an intermediate point (submedian, sub-terminal). All gradations exist between these various cases;” (I.c., p. 130-131). In the acconipanying picture (l.c., Fig. 56, p. 132), here reprinted as Fig. l. , the four locations of median, submedian, subterminal and terminal are represented, and, in addition, “lateral”, which corresponds to the modern term “diffuse centromere”. Nevertheless, at the present time, with the immense increase in research activity in mammalian cytology, the terminology of the centromeric position has become burdened by much obscurity and confusion. One cause of confusion is that different authors, and even the same author on different occasions, have used the terms median, submedian etc. with great amplitude, and it is often difficult to know in a specific case what each term signifies. Another cause of confusion is that a set of terms for chromosomes with specific centromeric positions, such as metacentric, acrocentric, telocentric, have come into wide usage without being clearly defined in relation to the positional terms median, submedian, subterminal and terminal. During the spring of 1963 the present writers exchanged epistolary
Portfolio diversification strategy for Malaysia: International and sectoral perspectives

The focus of this paper is to investigate the potential for portfolio diversification strategies based on investing across international markets or economic sectors, using Malaysia as a case study. Analysing the comovement and correlation between returns and volatilities of the different markets or assets, therefore, is the key to gauge the potential benefits from diversification. Two important features of the comovement are their dynamic fluctuations across time period and time horizon or scales. Thus, the paper applies recent techniques of multivariate volatility modelling and wavelet transform, which can analyse time series over both the time and frequency domain. Our findings suggest that there are potential for gains from portfolio diversification strategies into both international markets, as well as sectors of the domestic stock market. There are international stock markets and domestic sectors which have low correlations and comovement with the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index. The low correlation makes it ideal to diversify the portfolio and reduce the overall investment risks. However, the findings also noted that the correlations vary across time and scales. Hence, fund managers need to be aware of the dynamics which may change at any particular point in time, which may affect the portfolio risks.
Calculating δgtt at Boundary of Start of Planckian Physics Due to 1 Million Relic Black Holes

We use the ideas of a million black holes, at the boundary of contribution to the shift from Pre-Planckian to Planckian physics, as a summed up contribution from one million primordial black holes. I.e. this is assuming a quantum bounce. This is an extension of work done by the author as to explain the nature of a transition from being tiny to when becomes 1 in value. Taking this into account, this article is a way to delineate the physics, inherent in the transition from to which puts a premium upon the growth of the inflaton, due to , with but with changing from , an 10255 increase in magnitude. This increase in magnitude may be the driver of subsequent inflation. When we have a pre quantum, especially if the inequality becomes an equality, and then the transition to marks the start of quantum gravity, whereas our black hole entropy model used to obtain a non zero entropy contribution from 1 million primordial relic black holes, as referenced, comes from Dr. Sen in an October 10 Run Run Shaw lecture in Stonybrook University.
Branding at a corporate management level

According to the contemporary marketing literature, brand management (BM) is a process that top managers ought to be highly involved with. However, little is known about, the empirical meaning of the BM concept at this decision level. In the paper, this gap is addressed by findings from an explorative analysis of the issues, decisions and other management processes that top managers in the Scandinavian FMCG industry and business-to-business industry for food ingredients and seasonings are engaged with and relate to the task of managing a corporate brand and/or product brands. The analysis supports the view that BM is a top management task. Additionally, by giving rise to a typology of BM logics, the analysis shows that BM at a corporate management level is not a generic concept, although managing integration and knowledge represented two key dimensions of the concept. Furthermore, the analysis notifies the dominant logic concept with regard to BM and that product brand management (PBM) on a corporate level is approaching a strategic, visionary and multifunctional management process.
DIFFERENTIATION OF THE OLFACTORY EPITHELIUM IN SWINE IN ONTOGENESIS

Hoi u b c 0 vaS. , I. K 0 cia nova, F. Tic h 'Y': Differentiation of the Olfactory Epithelium in Swine in Ontogenesis. Acta vet. Bmo. 1997,66:135-139. The structure of the olfactory epithelium was studied in swine by means of light microscopy along with its morphology and the development of the olfactory epithelium. The material for light microscopical methods was obtained from the mucosa of the fetal regio olfactoria of piglets on day 41,55.57,60.64 and 94 of gestation and 5 days after the birth. The structure of the olfactory epithelium consists of supporting cells, olfactory neurons and basal cells which appear in early developmental stages (on 41 day of gestation). During the prenatal development the number of indi vidual cells continued to increase and the olfactory epithelium with thickness of about 30 11m in 41-day-old foetuses reached a thickness of about 120 11m in 5-day-old piglets. The fibrous structures on the surface of the epithelium were visible in 41-day-old foetuses and apical parts of supporting and sensory cells formed light strip in 55-day-old foetuses. The discontinuous development of individual cells was especially remarkable in 64-day-old foetuses. In lamina propria mucosae the bands ofaxons and olfactory glands and their development in 94day-old foetuses were clearly visible. Lightlllicroscopy. sense organs. development, olfactory mucosa The olfactory epithelium covers the caudodorsal portion of the nasal cavity including some areas of the ethmoid conchae, dorsal nasal meatus, and nasal septum. This sensory epithelium plays an important role in the detection and processing of chemical odorants in the inspired air. Many authors have been engaged in studies of the microscopic structure of the olfactory epithelium in various animal species. This epithelium was described in fish and amphibians (Usukura andYamada 1978;Menco andFarbman 1992;Moran etaI.1992),in reptiles (M a t s u z a k i et al. 1980; Wan g et al. 1980), in birds (B an g 197 I; Mat s u z a k i 1995), in various mammals (Graziadei 1971; Loo 1977; Hinds et al. 1984; Constanzo and Morrison 1989; Naguro and Iwashita 1992) and especially in man (N a k ash i m a et al. 1984; C h u a hand Z hen g 1992; M 0 rr is 0 nand Con s tan z
Media exposure and underpricing : IPO underpricing and media coverage in the time prior to and after going public

I examine the relationship between IPO underpricing and media exposure, using a sample of 54 IPOs launched on the Oslo Stock Exchange in the period of 2003-2006. I use the A-tekst database to measure media exposure, using four observation periods relative to the IPO. The findings show that there is a negative relationship between underpricing and media coverage in the IPO subscription period. Furthermore, I show that underpricing increases publicity in the time after the listing. However, the study fails to find any significant relationship between underpricing and media coverage in the week prior to going public.
Application of molecular markers to improve drought tolerance and yield enhancement in upland rice

Upto now, a lot of drought related genes were cloned and individual gene showed positive effects under controlled stress experiments, but were not effective in the field. However, the progresses by conventional breeding approaches were achievable as some drought varieties have been released to the farmers in the recent years. Although, this is not adequate to cope up with the future demand of high yield for rice, as drought seems to spread to more regions and seasons across the country. Therefore, marker assisted selection came into lime light for accelerating and giving pace to plant breeding. The identification of QTLs with a major effect on grain yield raises a new hope of improving grain yield under drought through marker assisted breeding. The availability of the major effect QTL for drought tolerance, a theoretical frame-work for marker assisted selection and the existence of intolerant varieties that are widely accepted by farmers provides an opportunity to develop cultivars that would be suitable for larger areas of drought prone rice. In case of (Sarjoo - 52 × Birsa Gora) × Sarjoo - 52, two drought tolerant genes were incorporated. Only those plants were therefore selected which showed polymorphism for the genes MQTL 1.1 and qDTY 3.2 . Thus, plant number SA – D – 1, SA – D – 7, SA- D – 8, SA – D – 9, SA – D – 13, SA – D - 27 and SA – D – 56 were selected. These lines have been subjected to further breeding and trial tests. Agronomic performances and physiological behavior of these lines are also under track. The results showed that the variety Sarjoo – 52 could be efficiently converted to a drought tolerant variety in a backcross generation followed by selfing and selection, involving a time of two to three years. Polymorphic markers for foreground and background selection were identified for the high yielding variety to develop a wider range of drought tolerant variety to meet the needs of farmers in the drought-prone regions. This approach demonstrates the effective use of marker assisted selection for a major QTL in a molecular breeding program.
DEVELOPER SOLVENT FOR PHOTOPOLYMER PRINTING PLATES AND METHOD

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Water and soil properties in organic and conventional paddies throughout the rice cultivation cycle in South Korea

Water and soil properties in paddy fields subjected to organic and conventional farming were characterized over the rice cycle in South Korea. To achieve the goals of this study, we sampled and analyzed soil and water from 24 organic paddy plots and 11 conventional paddy plots in March, May, August, and October 2016. The results were analyzed using statistical analyses, including analysis of variance (ANOVA), cluster analysis, and principal component analysis. The ANOVA results showed that water content (WC), electrical conductivity (EC), organic matter (OM), and available phosphorus (P2O5) in soil varied significantly (p < 0.01) depending on the farming method. Higher OM, EC, and P2O5 of soil were observed in the conventional paddies than in the organic paddies. All soil properties, except pH and ammonium, depended on seasonal variation. Cluster analysis revealed that soil properties in May were distinctly separated from those in other seasons mainly due to basal fertilization. The principal component analysis distinguished the soil properties in different seasons, but such a distinction was not observed between the soil properties in organic and conventional paddies. Low contents of WC, OM, and total N were observed in March. High concentrations of nitrate and total P were observed in May, but these were low in August and October. The soils from October were also characterized by high concentrations of EC and P2O5. These results indicate that the sampling time for soil and water can significantly influence the evaluation of soil properties with different farming methods.
Comparative analysis of selected classifiers in posterior cruciate ligaments computer aided diagnosis

*e-mail: piotr.zarychta@polsl.pl Abstract. A study on computer aided diagnosis of posterior cruciate ligaments is presented in this paper. The diagnosis relies on T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging. During the image analysis stage, the ligament region is automatically detected, localized, and extracted using fuzzy segmentation methods. Eight geometric features are defined for the ligament object. With a clinical reference database containing 107 cases of both healthy and pathological cases, a Fisher linear discriminant is used to select 4 most distinctive features. At the classification stage we employ five different soft computing classifiers to evaluate the feature vector suitability for the computerized ligament diagnosis. Among the classifiers we introduce and specify the particle swarm optimization based Sugeno-type fuzzy inference system and compare its performance to other established classification systems. The classification accuracy metrics: sensitivity, specificity, and Dice index all exceed 90% for each classifier under consideration, indicating high level of the proposed feature vector relevance in the computer aided ligaments diagnosis.
La Historia del Arte como ciencia aplicada al patrimonio

El presente trabajo se propone presentar y difundir los objetivos, metodolog? a y aportaciones cient? ficas del Proyecto de I+D+i Restauraci? n y reconstrucci? n monumental en Espa? a 1938-1958. Las Direcciones Generales de Bellas Artes y de Regiones Devastadas (Ref. HUM2007-62699), financiado por el Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovaci? n, que se continua con el titulado Restauraci? n monumental y Desarrollismo en Espa? a 1959-1975 , (Ref. HAR2011-23918), financiado por el Ministerio de Econom? a y Competitividad.
Detection of total rotations on 2D-vector fields with geometric correlation

Correlation is a common technique for the detection of shifts. Its generalization to the multidimensional geometric correlation in Clifford algebras additionally contains information with respect to rotational misalignment. It has been proven a useful tool for the registration of vector fields that differ by an outer rotation. In this paper we proof that applying the geometric correlation iteratively has the potential to detect the total rotational misalignment for linear two-dimensional vector fields. We further analyze its effect on general analytic vector fields and show how the rotation can be calculated from their power series expansions.
How to organize a fairly large vowel inventory: the vowels of Fering (North Frisian)

This paper presents parts of the results of the first stage in the phonetic documentation of Fering, a dialect of North Frisian. Descriptions of Fering indicate that it has a large vowel inventory (15 monophthongs, 7 diphthongs, and 3 triphthongs). Ten older male native speakers were recorded, producing the vowel and consonant inventory at different speaking rates, in different phonetic contexts, and in different speaking styles. The results of the acoustic analyses of the vowels of Fering throw light on the questions of a) how the vowel space is exploited in Fering, b) how Fering differentiates its large vowel inventory, c) to what extent consonant–vowel coarticulation affects the acoustic differentiation of vowel categories, and d) to what extent the implementation of the long–short vowel contrasts is affected by speaking rate. The results also provide a more accurate description of the vowel system of an endangered language than do previous auditory accounts.
Boundary Element Method of Modelling Steady State Groundwater Flow

Water is a very important resource for any living organism and is mainly underground. The movement of groundwater is governed by the Laplace equation r 2 h = 0, where h is the hydraulic head. Much research has been on groundwater modelling and many of them are inspired by Darcy’s law. The Boundary Element Method is one of the few widely used numerical techniques for solving boundary value problems in engineering and physical sciences. In this study, a steady state groundwater ow model has been analyzed using the boundary element method. The results show that water moves from points at higher hydraulic head to points at lower hydraulic head. This result using the boundary element method is in perfect agreement with the 2014 result by the same authors using the nite volume method.
Atomistic investigation of the pyrophyllitic substitution and implications on clay stability

Abstract Predicting phase relations and reactions involving phyllosilicates is of critical importance when modeling geological reservoirs and making thermobarometric estimates at temperatures below 350°C. However, it is difficult to perform experimental studies of phase relations of phyllosilicates because of very slow reaction rates. Simple methods of estimations of thermodynamic properties of minerals such as oxide summation techniques are insufficient to constrain activity models for minerals. In this study, we use a recent atomistic technique that allows constraining activity models in minerals independently from kinetics. Among the various solid solutions occurring in phyllosilicates, the magnitude and the thermodynamic significance of the pyrophyllitic substitution has strong implications on the stability of clay minerals at surface conditions. We have applied a lattice energy estimation method combined with Monte Carlo simulations to estimate the energy of mixing along the muscovite-pyrophyllite solid solution at 25°C and 1 bar. The results suggest a strongly positive and asymmetric Gibbs free energy of mixing, concordant at first order with previous thermodynamic models issued from phase relations and with field observations. The calculated solvus implies that pyrophyllite-rich phyllosilicates are unstable, unless another phenomenon such as hydration stabilizes them. Calculated structures at low muscovite contents present large variations of interlayer occupancies due to short- and long-range ordering. The observed ordering suggests that sub-layers in illite/smectite mixed layers minerals are not independent as the alternation of K-rich and K-depleted sublayers minimizes the Gibbs free energy of the mineral