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A Simple Model for the Viscosity of Pickering Emulsions

A new model is proposed for the viscosity of Pickering emulsions at low shear rates. The model takes into consideration the increase in the effective volume fraction of droplets, due to the presence of an interfacial layer of solid nanoparticles at the oil-water interface. The model also considers aggregation of droplets and eventual jamming of Pickering emulsion at high volume fraction of dispersed phase. According to the proposed model, the relative viscosity of a Pickering emulsion at low shear rates is dependent on three factors: contact angle, ratio of bare droplet radius to solid nanoparticle radius, and the volume fraction of bare droplets. For a given radius of nanoparticles, the relative viscosity of a Pickering emulsion increases with the decrease in bare droplet radius. For O/W Pickering emulsions, the relative viscosity decreases with the increase in contact angle. The W/O Pickering emulsion exhibits an opposite behavior in that the relative viscosity increases with the increase in contact angle. The proposed model describes the experimental viscosity data for Pickering emulsions reasonably well.
Autopilot Design for an Autonomous Vehicle under 6-Degree Motion

Autopilot technique in fluid dynamics is value able from last decade due to under water environmental activities; include navigation, control, defense, communication. Autonomous under water vehicle stability criteria is tough task to achieve due to involvement of fluid dynamics. Wave encounter with the head of submarine cause nonlinearity in AUV’s movement. In this paper we become familiar with the techniques of analysis & controller design for AUV’s by implementation of Control Law Design (CLD) possessing Pole Placement Technique (PPT).
Thyroid Cancer in Patients with Hyperthyroidism

Background and objective: Malignant tumors of the thyroid gland are the most common of the endocrine malignancies. Although, patients with thyroid cancer have high 5 years survival rate, thyroid cancer is the most seen cause of mortality among cancers of the endocrine organs. The incidence of thyroid cancer in hyperthyroid patients varies from 0.1 to 21% in the literature. We aimed in this study to analyze the frequency of coexisting thyroid cancer and hyperthyroidism in our experience. Results: Total 230 patients, who were operated for hyperthyroidism without the suspicion of thyroid malignancy between January 2005 and September 2010 were included in our study. Toxic multinodular goiter, toxic adenoma and Graves’ disease were diagnosed preoperatively in 187, 16 and 27 patients respectively. Histopathological thyroid malignancy was detected in 13 patients (5.7%). Conclusion: Thyroid cancer with variable incidence up to 21% should be remembered in differential diagnosis of hyperthyroid patients.
The Quiet Tragedy of Premature Death Among Mental Health Consumers

Editorial . 2 Four Quadrant Model . 3 Medical Homes for Coordinated Care . 3 Financing for Coordination . 4 Schizophrenia and Coordinated Care . 6 Funding for Depression in Primary Care . 8 Upcoming NASMHPD Technical Report . 10 Depression Care for Older Adults . 11 Coordination Roundup (Provider Stories) . 12 Book Review: Raising the Bar . 23 Resources for Coordination . 24 NATIONAL COUNCIL NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SEPTEMBER 2006
Exogenous Mineral Regulation Under Heavy Metal Stress: Advances and Prospects

Heavy metals (HMs) contaminate the soil through various natural and anthropogenic resources and are transported to the plant systems. These heavy metals are translocated within the plant system by the apoplast and symplast through various transporters such as HMAs, ZIP, ABC. HMs disturb plant metabolism, cause oxidative stress and nutrient dearth. Many researchers have applied exogenous minerals to alleviate these negative impacts caused by HMs. Minerals mitigate the HMAs induced negative impacts by the enhancement of biochemical reactions and physiological processes in plants. In the present article the role of exogenous mineral regulation under heavy metal toxicity is being discussed.
4 Grouper : A Dynamic Clustering Interface To Web Search Results

For a very large query, different users have different search goals when they submit it to a search engine. To improve search engine relevance and user experience, the inference and analysis of user search goals can be convenient, relevance and user experience. Here we provide an overview of the system architecture of proposed feedback session framework with their advantages. Also we have detail deliberate the literature survey. First, we propose a framework based on clustering the proposed feedback sessions to detect different user search goals for a query. Using user click -through logs Feedback sessions are constructed and these sessions can efficiently show the needed information for user. Information needs of users. Second, we propose a novel approach to generate pseudodocuments for better representation of the feedback sessions for clustering second, we propose a novel approach to generate pseudodocuments to better represent the feedback sessions for clustering. Finally, to evaluate the performance of inferring user search goals we propose a new criterion “Classified Average Precision (CAP)”.
Mechanics and electrostatics of the interactions between osteoblasts and titanium surface

Due to oxidation and adsorption of chloride and hydroxyl anions, the surface of titanium (Ti) implants is negatively charged. A possible mechanism of the attractive interaction between the negatively charged Ti surface and the negatively charged osteoblasts is described theoretically. It is shown that adhesion of positively charged proteins with internal charge distribution may give rise to attractive interaction between the Ti surface and the osteoblast membrane. A dynamic model of the osteoblast attachment is presented in order to study the impact of geometrically structured Ti surfaces on the osteoblasts attachment. It is indicated that membrane-bound protein complexes (PCs) may increase the membrane protrusion growth between the osteoblast and the grooves on titanium (Ti) surface and thereby facilitate the adhesion of osteoblasts to the Ti surface. On the other hand, strong local adhesion due to electrostatic forces may locally trap the osteoblast membrane and hinder the further spreading of osteointegration boundary. We suggest that the synergy between these two processes is responsible for successful osteointegration along the titanium surface implant.
Business Process Improvement Practices: Does Human Resource Management Really Changed by Implementing BPI Principles in Multi-National Organization

this study aims to present recent research and development in the field of Business process Improvement (BPI) and in the Human Resource Management processes across the multinational organization around the globe. The basic and fundamental purpose of this study is to explore important yet unexplored matters of Human Resource Management practices in MCB Bank, Pakistan. Literature provides the strong evidence to lay a platform which provides the most authenticated and authorized practices that have been adopted by successful organizations. Traditional BPI methodologies have been used by several manufacturing and service industries in order to make their business processes successful than before. Strategic HRM has significantly changed the way of organizations deal with their human capital by adopting such processes which could increase the process efficiency, employee job satisfaction and give a comprehensive structure for HR department Over the years, it has been accepted by all goal-oriented organizations, to have the best human capital or HR, they must have structured process improvement strategies to be implemented. Business Process Improvement Strategies aligned with strategic objectives provide a strong platform for organizations to deal in the best way regarding HR activities. This study specifically explores the alignment issues of strategies in the HR process of a well-known Bank. Both interviews and survey of managers, employees provide a strong insight of the problem covering the effectiveness issues of Recruitment/Selection process and performance measurements of the employees. Moreover, Simulation using Arena has been done to analyze the model in a broader perspective. Statistical verification through Paired-T-test further validates the significance of model having two different plans. Results of these two plans explore the benefits of applying BPI. It is clearly shown that the lack of implementation of process improvement techniques leads to poor performance and effectiveness as a whole.
Specific recognition of the Bacillus subtilis gnt cis‐acting catabolite‐responsive element by a protein complex formed between CcpA and seryl‐phosphorylated HPr

Catabolite repression of various Bacillus subtilis catabolic operons which carry a cis‐acting catabolite‐responsive element (ORE), such as the gnt operon, is mediated by CcpA, a protein belonging to the GalR‐Lacl family of bacterial transcriptional repressors/activators, and the seryl‐phosphorylated form of HPr, a phosphocarrier protein of the phosphoenol‐pyruvate:sugar phosphotransferase system. Footprinting experiments revealed that the purified CcpA protein interacted with P‐ser‐HPr to cause specific protection of the gnt CRE against DNase I digestion. The specific recognition of the gnt CRE was confirmed by the results of footprinting experiments using mutant gnt CREs carrying one of the following base substitutions within the CRE consensus sequence: G to T at position +149 or C to Tat position +154 (+1 is the gnt transcription initiation nucleotide). The two mutant CREs causing a partial relief from catabolite repression were not protected by the CcpA/P‐ser‐HPr complex in footprinting experiments. Based on these and previous findings, we propose a molecular mechanism underlying catabolite repression in B. subtilis mediated by CcpA and P‐ser‐HPr.
Thermodynamics at Solid–Liquid Interfaces

The variation of the liquid properties in the vicinity of a solid surface complicates the description of heat transfer along solid–liquid interfaces. Using Molecular Dynamics simulations, this investigation aims to understand how the material properties, particularly the strength of the solid–liquid interaction, affect the thermal conductivity of the liquid at the interface. The molecular model consists of liquid argon confined by two parallel, smooth, solid walls, separated by a distance of 6.58 σ. We find that the component of the thermal conductivity parallel to the surface increases with the affinity of the solid and liquid.
Biosafety risk assessment approaches for insect-resistant genetically modified crops

Background: Environmental risk assessment (ERA) is imperative for commercial release of insect resistant, genetically modified crops (IR-GMCs). An insect specific, spider venom peptideω-HXTX-Hv1a (Hvt) was successfully expressed in cotton plants. The cotton plants producing Hvt protein have demonstrated resistance against economically important insect pest species. The study was performed to assess the effects of Hvt producing cotton plants on Honey bees ( Apis mellifera ). Methods: Three approaches were used to evaluate the effects of Hvt protein on adults of honeybees; whole plant assays in flight cages, in vitro assays with pollen of Hvt-cotton, and assays with elevated levels of purified Hvt protein. Pollens of Bt cotton or purified Bt proteins were used as control. Results: The field experiments did not yield any meaningful data due to high rate of mortality in all treatments including the control. However, the laboratory experiments provided conclusive results in which Hvt, purified or in pollens, did not affect the survival or longevity of the bees compared to the control. During the course of study we were able to compare the quality, effectiveness and economics of different experiments. Conclusions: We conclude that Hvt either purified or produced in cotton plants do not affect the survival or longevity of honey bees. We are also of the view that starting at laboratory level assays not only gives meaningful data but also saves a lot of time and money that can be spent on other important questions regarding safety of a particular transgenic crop. Hence, a purpose-based, tiered approach could be the best choice for pre-release ERA of IR-GMCs.
Aircraft Demand Forecasting

DEDICATION To my parents, for their endless love, support and encouragement. v ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Foremost, I'd like to thank my advisor, Ana Muriel, for persevering with me and providing constant support and guidance throughout this process. I'd also like to thank the members of my thesis committee, Hari Balasubramanian and Erin Baker, for their time and expertise to improve my work. vi ABSTRACT AIRCRAFT DEMAND FORECASTING FEBRUARY 2016 This thesis aims to forecast aircraft demand in the aerospace and defense industry, specifically aircraft orders and deliveries. Orders are often placed by airline companies with aircraft manufacturers, and then suddenly canceled due to changes in plans. Therefore, at some point during the three-year lead time, the number of orders placed and realized deliveries may be quite different. As a result, orders and deliveries are very difficult to predict and are influenced by many different factors. Among these factors are past trends, macroeconomic indicators as well as aircraft sales measures. These predictor variables were analyzed thoroughly, then used with time series and multiple regression forecasting methods to develop different forecasts for quarterly and annual orders and deliveries. The relative accuracies of forecasts were measured and compared through the use of Theil's U statistic. Finally, a linear program was used to aggregate multiple forecasts to develop an optimal combination of all forecasts. In conclusion, the methods employed in this thesis are quite effective and produce a wholesome aggregate forecast with an error that is generally quite low for a forecasting task as challenging as this one.
TRIM 31 regulates chronic inflammation via NF-κB signal pathway to promote invasion and metastasis in colorectal cancer

Tripartite motif 31(TRIM31) is a new member of the E3 ubiquitin ligase family, which plays a role in many biological processes. It has been indicated that TRIM31 is strongly correlated with tumorigenesis. However, the impact of TRIM31 in colorectal cancer (CRC) and its underlying mechanisms are largely unknown. In this study, we found an increase in TRIM31 expression in CRC cells and a positive correlation between TRIM31 and CRC malignancy. Applying genetic interventions and cellular function tests, our results showed that TRIM31 acted as an epithelialmesenchymal transition (EMT) inducer to promote CRC invasion and metastasis. Mechanical exploration revealed that TRIM31 mediated the upregulation of inflammatory cytokines TNF, IL-1β, and IL-6 through the NF-κB pathway, thus contributing to EMT in CRC progression. Collectively, we concluded that TRIM31 mediated chronic inflammation via the NF-κB pathway to promote invasion and metastasis in CRC. Therefore, we can infer that TRIM31 may be a valuable detective marker in primary CRC, and therapeutic intervention related to EMT suppression via TRIM31 can be a viable option for patients with advanced CRC.
Patient-reported outcomes in European spondyloarthritis patients: a systematic review of the literature

Objective This review aims to summarize the current literature on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in spondyloarthritis (SpA). Patients and methods We performed a systematic literature review to identify studies (original articles and narrative and systematic reviews) regarding PROs (health-related quality of life [HRQoL], satisfaction, preferences, adherence/compliance, and persistence) in SpA patients published in the European Union through December 2016. International databases (Medline/PubMed, Cochrane Library, ISI Web of Knowledge, Scopus) were searched using keywords in English. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed using the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine criteria. Results A total of 26 publications met the inclusion criteria. Generally, studies indicated that SpA has a negative impact on patients’ HRQoL. In patients with ankylosing spondylitis, physical domains were more affected than emotional ones, whereas for psoriatic arthritis, both physical and psychological factors were strongly affected by the disease. Data indicated that biological agents (BAs) greatly contributed to improvement in HRQoL in both ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis patients. Findings on compliance with BAs were heterogeneous. However, persistence rates exceeded 50% irrespective of the BA administered. Results on preferences indicated that most SpA patients prefer being involved in decisions regarding their treatment and that besides efficacy and safety, frequency and route of administration may influence patients’ preferences for BAs. Conclusion Implementing management programs for SpA patients focuses on the physical, emotional, and social consequences of the disease, in addition to assessing and including patient preferences in the treatment decision-making process, could be crucial to improve patients’ HRQoL and ensure their satisfaction and compliance with treatment.
The Theory and Practice of EU Agency Autonomy and Accountability: Early Day Expectations, Today's Realities and Future Perspectives

In this paper, we address the perennial challenge that underlies the governance of European Union agencies – as well as rendering it an inherently political issue: the balance between the autonomy of agencies, arguably the crucial ingredient for the effective operation of this model, and the accountability they must render, critical to their legitimacy (and that of the EU more generally). We trace how, across the board, the autonomy and accountability of EU agencies has developed, to what extent early expectations have been matched or challenges have arisen.
L'abstention sélective, ou pourquoi certains jeunes qui votent au fédéral boudent les élections municipales

Résumé. Les études sur le comportement électoral au niveau municipal sont rares. Sont encore plus rares celles qui comparent les élections municipales avec celles d'un autre niveau. Cette recherche vise à combler ce vide, mais d'une manière particulière : nous nous intéressons aux gens qui choisissent de s'abstenir de façon sélective. Il s'agit donc de voir pourquoi certains votent lors des élections fédérales mais non lors des élections municipales, ou pourquoi une élection de « deuxième niveau » serait moins attirante qu'une élection de « premier niveau ». Cette question est examinée à l'aide d'un échantillon composé de jeunes montréalais ayant entre 19 et 31 ans. Quatre déterminants sont plus fortement liés à l'abstention sélective : l'identification partisane, l'enracinement local, l'intérêt pour la politique et l'utilisation des services municipaux. Abstract. Studies of electoral behaviour at the municipal level are rare. Even less frequent are those comparing behaviour in municipal elections and in elections at other levels of government. Our aim is to address this gap in the research, with particular interest paid to people who choose to abstain in a selective way. This study considers those who participate in federal elections but not in municipal elections. Stated alternatively, why might second-order elections be less attractive to voters than first-order elections? To address this question, we use a sample composed of young Montrealers aged 19 to 31. Four determinants were found to be important when explaining selective abstention : partisan identification, local attachment, political interest and use of municipal services.
OpenCL for HPC with FPGAs: Case study in molecular electrostatics

FPGAs have emerged as a cost-effective accelerator alternative in clouds and clusters. Programmability remains a challenge, however, with OpenCL being generally recognized as a likely part of the solution. In this work we seek to advance the use of OpenCL for HPC on FPGAs in two ways. The first is by examining a core HPC application, Molecular Dynamics. The second is by examining a fundamental design pattern that we believe has not yet been described for OpenCL: passing data from a set of producer datapaths to a set of consumer datapaths, in particular, where the producers generate data non-uniformly. We evaluate several designs: single level versions in Verilog and in OpenCL, a two-level Verilog version with optimized arbiter, and several two-level OpenCL versions with different arbitration and hand-shaking mechanisms, including one with an embedded Verilog module. For the Verilog designs, we find that FPGAs retain their high-efficiency with a factor of 50 χ to 80 χ performance benefit over a single core. We also find that OpenCL may be competitive with HDLs for the straightline versions of the code, but that for designs with more complex arbitration and hand-shaking, relative performance is substantially diminished.
Influence of habitat heterogeneity on anuran diversity in Restinga landscapes of the Parnaíba River delta, northeastern Brazil

Abstract Anurans have close associations with environmental conditions and therefore represent an interesting vertebrate group for examining how resource availability and environmental variables influence species diversity. Associations between habitat heterogeneity and anuran species diversity were tested in the Restinga landscapes of the Parnaíba River delta in northeastern Brazil. Twenty-one anuran species were sampled in the rainy season during monthly excursions (December 2015 to June 2016) into areas of Restinga on two islands in the Parnaíba River delta. The fourth highest anuran diversity was found in this type of environment in Brazil and is the third in northeastern Brazil. Microenvironments, characterized by a combination of vernal pools with different vegetational and physical structures, better explained anuran species composition in the Parnaíba River delta.
Globalizing Industrial Relations: What Role for International Framework Agreements?

This book examines the ways in which collective bargaining addresses a variety of workplace concerns in the context of today’s global economy. Globalization can contribute to growth and development, but as the recent financial crisis demonstrated, it also puts employment, earnings and labour standards at risk. This book examines the role that collective bargaining plays in ensuring that workers are able to obtain a fair share of the benefits arising from participation in the global economy and in providing a measure of security against the risk to employment and wages. It focuses on a commonly neglected side of the story and demonstrates the positive contribution that collective bargaining can make to both economic and social goals. The various contributions examine how this fundamental principle and right at work is realized in different countries and how its practice can be reinforced across borders. They highlight the numerous resulting challenges and the critically important role that governments play in rebalancing bargaining power in a global economy. The chapters are written in an accessible style and deal with practical subjects, including employment security, workplace change and productivity, and working time.