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A comparison of volumetric oxygen consumption to gait mechanical energy in normal and pathological gait

A common denominator between volumetric oxygen consumption (VO/sub 2/) and gait mechanical energy (E/sub g/) is velocity of gait (v). By measuring VO/sub 2/ and assessing E/sub g/ in a normal population over a range of velocities, a normal VO/sub 2/ to E/sub g/ relationship is established. In pathological gait, such as in cerebral palsy (CP), the degree of involvement (spasticity, motor control, weakness, co-contraction, and/or imbalance) can be approximated by comparing a given subject's VO/sub 2/ and E/sub g/ with such a normal curve.
The 16 th Annual Conference of Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence , 2002-1-Conversational speech synthesis model for virtualized-egos

A virtualized-ego is a conversational agent that represents a member of a community and can talk on behalf of a real member. We propose a conversational speech synthesis model for virtualized egos that can handle natural spoken characteristics on the view of the structure of discourse. We show how speech sound with the naturalness of spoken speech is created using this model. We also show the details of speech sound analysis to illustrate the relation between discourse structure and prosodic features.
SCREENING MARKER AND SEPARATION METHOD THEREOF

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A Study on Challenges and Opportunities in Master Data Management.

This paper aims to provide a data definition of one master data for cross application consistency. The concepts related to Master data management in broader spectrum has been discussed. The current challenges companies are facing while implementing the MDM solutions are outlined. We have taken a case study to highlight why Master Data Management is imperative for the enterprises in optimizing their business Also we have identified some of the long term benefits for the enterprises on implementing MDM.
OPTIONS TO METHANE PRODUCTION ABATEMENT IN RUMINANTS : A REVIEW

The goal of this review was to analyze published data on practices that mitigate enteric methane (CH4) emissions from ruminants. The current approaches in relation to associated advantages and disadvantages and future options to reduce enteric CH4 emission are presented. Strategies for reducing ruminant CH4 output are considered in relationship to rumen ecology, biochemistry, and animal performance. The study is divided into nine sections (Defaunation and inhibition of archaea, Bacteriocins, Methane inhibitors and analogues, Probiotics, Saponins, Tanins, Ionophores, Organic acids, and Lipids). Defaunation or elimination of protozoa to reduce CH4 emission depending upon diet. Mitigation of CH4 emission by rumen microbes can be to apply the various chemicals. Some approaches such as immunization and chemical inhibitors directly target against their own rumen methanogens. Organic acids feeding promote propionate production. A reduction in CH4 production has also been observed with live yeast cells, lactate-utilizing bacteria, and by the selection of plant species that produce secondary metabolites, such as condensed tannins and saponins. Supplements rich in polyunsaturated fat acids such as linoleic acid, and linolenic acid also have a negative effect on CH4. Based on available results, it appears that dietary supplementation with fat or essential oils are the most promising dietary strategy.
Utility of virtual communities forcarers of children and disabilities

A pilot study of services for children with disabilities conducted in the Illawarra (Noble et al.2005) identified a basic lack of awareness on the part of parents and carers about available services. In particular, there was a lack of awareness of the availability of different support services, application processes to acquire assistance, information about specific disabilities,and the location of various support services. The study indicated that there was no centralsource of information for parents and carers of children with a disability in the Illawarra. Instead, parents and carers had to learn about these issues by `word of mouth', raising issues of information accuracy and timeliness. The study identified a real and pressing need for thecreation of a user-friendly `onestop shop' for all disability information needs and recommended that a comprehensive online resource be created. Along with information, anonline resource would provide the tools to assist in the planning and management of the child's disability over time.The purpose of this paper is to describe a prototype portal supporting a virtual community that might serve as a one-stop shop for parents and carers of children with disabilities. The potential organisation and utility of this type of virtual community will be described byreferring to a model which was developed from the virtual community literature and theneeds identified in Noble et al. 2005. The limitations of portal technology to support a virtual community of parents and carers of children with disabilities will also be discussed.
Multi level combinational circuits and hazard detection

The author addresses static hazards in multi-level combinational logic circuits. A novel approach is introduced based on a uniform hybrid method that is capable of identifying race conditions and detecting all types of hazards: static, logic, function, and dynamic, that have the potential to exist in combinational logic circuits under given conditions. This method is based on a binary switching algebra, and uses hardware simulation techniques together with more formal symbol manipulation mechanisms in order to identify potential hazards in logic design. <<ETX>>
Short to Midterm Follow-Up of Periprosthetic Bone Mineral Density after Total Hip Arthroplasty with the Ribbed Anatomic Stem

Background Femoral bone remodeling around hip prosthesis after total hip arthroplasty (THA) is definite but unpredictable in time and place. This study aimed to investigate the implant-specific remodeling and periprosthetic bone mineral density (BMD) changes after implantation of the Ribbed anatomic cementless femoral stem. Methods After power analysis, 41 patients who had undergone primary unilateral THA with the Ribbed anatomic cementless stem were included. BMD of the seven Gruen zones was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and the contact, fitness, and fixation of the femoral stem and proximal femur were analyzed by X-ray. Additional clinical outcome parameters were also recorded. Results Compared with the contralateral unoperated side, significant reductions of BMD were detected in the distal zone (Gruen zone 4: 1.665±0.198 versus 1.568±0.242 g/cm2, P=0.001) and middle distal zone (Gruen zone 5: 1.660±0.209 versus 1.608±0.215 g/cm2, P=0.026) on the prosthetic side, but no significant differences in BMD were detected in other zones (Gruen zones 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7). Subgroups analyses indicated no significant correlation between periprosthetic BMD changes and clinical factors including primary disease and body mass index. Visible areas of bone ingrowth indicated solid fixation of the femoral stem and there was no case of loosening. Clinical and functional outcome scores were excellent with mean HHS of 93.13 points and mean WOMAC score of 5.20 points, and three patients described intermittent mild thigh pain at the final follow-up. Conclusions For the Ribbed femoral stem, the periprosthetic BMD was well maintained in the proximal femur, while periprosthetic BMD was significantly reduced in the distal and middle distal zones of the femur. Further clinical investigations are required to examine the efficacy of the Ribbed stem, particularly with regard to long-term survival. This trial is registered with ChiCTR1800017750.
Retrieval biomass of a large Venezuelan pine plantation using JERS-1 SAR data

Further studies are needed to evaluate the ability of actual or incoming SAR data to extract forest attributes over various sites such as large unmanaged pine plantations. In this study, the authors focused on a forest cover, which is a vast flat area of ca. 500,000 ha where the biomass ranges from 0 to 200 m/sup 3//ha corresponding to different forest canopy structures. Results show a good correlation between the backscattering coefficient /spl sigma//sup 0/ (with a 6-dB dynamic range and R/sup 2//spl ges/0.8), the stand timber volume and the stand density. In fact, the trend is mainly driven by stand density and different relationships are observed according to age class, which explicitly points out the effects of canopy structure on the backscattering level. Stem volume is derived from the inversion of a semi-empirical model by taking into account these effects. Inversion results show a global accuracy of ca. 21 m/sup 3//ha. Hence, the result indicate that (1) JERS-1 data can be used in an operational way for estimating the biomass of such plantations and (2) it is necessary to take forest stand structure into account.
Antenna at S-Band as Ground for Array at X-Band in Dual Frequency Antenna at S/X-Bands

In this paper, a novel configuration for linearly polarised Dual Frequency Microstrip Antenna at Sand X-bands is presented. The proposed configuration utilises the frequency ratio of 1 : 3.3 between the two bands to its advantage by saving space. It uses the antenna at S-band as ground plane for a 2 × 2 antenna array at X-band without any additional requirement of separate space and ground plane. The patches are electromagnetically coupled to give measured bandwidth (|S11| < −10 dB) of 13% at S-band and 6.2% at X-band. It gives isolation better than 38 dB over the entire bandwidth of the two frequency bands. The measured antenna gain is 7.5 dBi at S-band and 10.5 dBi at X-band.
Influence of cutting of enamel surface with Er : YAG laser on bond strength

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of cutting the enamel surface with an Er: YAG laser on bond strengths of two-step adhesive systems and compare them with a surface prepared with high-speed rotary cutting instrument. Materials and Methods: Adhesive systems employed in this study were Imperva Fluoro Bond/Lite-Fil II A (Shofu Inc.) and Single Bond/Filtek Z250 (3M/ESPE). Bovine mandibular incisors were mounted in self-curing resin and the facial surfaces were ground wet on #600-grit SiC paper followed by cutting with a diamond bur (ISO #022,FG-Regular 103,Shofu Inc.) or an Er: YAG laser (Erwin, Morita Mfg. Corp.). After treating the tooth surface according to manufacturers’ instructions, resin composites were bonded to enamel. Fifteen samples per test group were stored in 37°C water for 24 hours, then shear tested at a crosshead speed of 1.0 mm/minute. One-way analysis of variances (ANOVAs) followed by the Duncan test (p<0.05) were done. Results: For the adhesive systems used, the highest bond strength was obtained with #600 SiC abrasive followed by the diamond bur and Er: YAG laser ablation. Only the enamel bond strengths obtained with Imperva Fluoro Bond were significantly influenced by the means of cutting the enamel surface, lower for Er: YAG laser ablation. Conclusion: The bond strengths of the self-etching primer system were significantly affected by the methods of enamel cutting, the highest bond strength was obtained with #600 SiC abrasive (17.8 MPa) followed by the diamond bur cutting (16.8 MPa), and the lowest bond strength was obtained with Er: YAG laser ablation (11.2 MPa). (Int Chin J Dent 2002; 2: 75-85.)
SENSOR CAPACITIVO COMO DISPOSITIVO DE MEDIDA DEL ESTADO DE ORDEN DE OBJETOS DISCRETOS / Capacitive Sensor to Measure the Order State of Discrete Objects

This article describes the development of an electrical capacitance system to measure the structural order of an array of equally sized quasi-two dimensional objects. A measurement device was designed and built based on an AC capacitive measurement circuit. A system of discs was built such that the structural order could be varied between a cubic and a hexagonal packing. Measurements of the capacitance of the system were taken using electrodes of size comparable to the diameter of the discs. Experiments and theoretical predictions show a deviation of 0.23%.
Hi-tech small firms in developing countries: An exploratory analysis

Globalization is a central driving force behind the rapid social, political and economic changes that are reshaping modern society and world order. One of the key elements of globalization is Information Technology (IT). IT plays a central role in helping developing countries (DCs) participate in the global economy. This paper investigates the factors that are essential for the growth of IT in DCs and focuses in particular on the role of local ICT small and medium enterprises. Through internationalization, indigenous entrepreneurs get around domestic market inefficiencies. Moreover, the increasing relevance of their activities is fostering Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) and forcing local governments to deal effectively with obstacles hindering the growth of IT. In order to highlight theses aspects, the paper presents some early results derived from a large research project carried out by the authors and aimed at analyzing the level of ICT diffusion in the North African region. On the basis of some case studies, in this paper we try to draw some implications for further research on hi-tech entrepreneurs in developing countries.
Palynological research into the peat bogs in the region of Chairski Lakes on the Trigrad Plateau ( Central Rhodopes )

Th e results of the spore and pollen analysis of the peat bogs in the region of Chairski Lakes on the Trigrad Plateau (Central Rhodopes) are discussed. A reconstruction of the vegetation in the Late Holocene and up to the establishment of the contemporary plant communities has been made on the basis of data obtained from palynological research. Th e pollen diagrams refl ect a period of well-developed coniferous forests in the region, as well as manifest anthropogenic pressure in the Late Holocene (Subatlantic).
Interpolation, wavelet compression, and neural network analysis for hazardous waste characterization

Large amounts of hazardous waste is stored at both government and private sites around the world. Within the United States, Department of Energy (formerly Atomic Energy Commission) locations contain an estimated 2.1 million cubic yards of buried hazardous radioactive, heavy metal, and other waste types. In many locations, this material is at risk for contaminating areas outside the burial site. To prevent this problem, materials must either be removed to a safer location or treated in situ. Either approach first requires a careful characterization of the buried materials. This paper describes an ongoing effort to use a neural network to assist in the interpretation of noninvasive sensor information used to characterize buried waste sites. This project to date contained three primary components: (1) using geophysical interpolation to correct for missing or noisy sensor data, (2) compressing the data using wavelets, and (3) construction of two neural networks that used the results of steps (1) and (2) to determine the depth and nature of buried objects. This work is a proof-of-concept study that demonstrates the feasibility of this approach. The resulting system was able to determine the nature of buried objects correctly 79% of the time and was able to locate a buried object to within an average error of 0.85 feet. These statistics were gathered based on a large test set and so can be considered reliable. Considering the limited nature of this study, these results strongly indicate the feasibility of this approach, and the importance of appropriate preprocessing of neural network input data.
New Zealand Society of Animal Production online archive

To test whether supplementing summer pasture with a balanced ration would improve milk production and liveweight compared to supplementing with silage, four groups of 12 cows were offered either grazed pasture (P), P plus silage (S), P plus a ration which balanced the diet for crude protein (CP) and carbohydrate (PB), or P plus a ration which balanced the diet For neutral detergent fibre (NDF), non structural carbohydrate (NSC) and CP, (CB). The S, PB, and CB treatments produced similar milk and milk protein yields, which were higher (P-zO.01) than P. Milk fat yield for PB and CB was higher (P<O.OOl) compared to P but not compared to S. The average liveweight gain for S andPB was 16 kg higher (P-zO.01) than P. No improvement in milk production was observed to feeding supplements which balanced either total carbohydrate and CP, or NDF, NSC and CP compared to silage supplemention.
Standardisation for Runtime Verification Tools On the Evaluation and Comparison of Runtime Verification Tools for Hardware and Cyber-Physical Systems ∗

The need for runtime verification (RV), and tools that enable RV in practice, is widely recognized. Systems that need to operate autonomously necessitate on-board RV technologies, from Mars rovers that need to sustain operation despite delayed communication from operators on Earth, to Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) that must fly without a human on-board, to robots operating in dynamic or hazardous environments that must take care to preserve both themselves and their surroundings. Enabling all forms of autonomy, from tele-operation to automated control to decision-making to learning, requires some ability for the autonomous system to reason about itself. The broader class of safety-critical systems require means of runtime self-checking to ensure their critical functions have not degraded during use. Runtime verification addresses a vital need for self-referential reasoning and system health management, but there is not currently a generalized approach that answers the lower-level questions. What are the inputs to RV? What are the outputs? What level(s) of the system do we need RV tools to verify, from bits and sensor signals to high-level architectures, and at what temporal frequency? How do we know our runtime verdicts are correct? How do the answers to these questions change for software, hardware, or cyber-physical systems (CPS)? How do we benchmark RV tools to assess their (comparative) suitability for particular platforms? The goal of this position paper is to fuel the discussion of ways to improve how we evaluate and compare tools for runtime verification, particularly for cyber-physical systems.
5. AGE AND SEX PATTERNS OF PERSONS SUSPECTED OF COMMITTING OFFENCES IN ÓD

Researching demographic patterns of persons committing offences has had a long tradition among various science domains analysing different issues related to crime. That is so because it is interesting to seek answers to why in populations with specific patterns some individuals commit offences while others completely refrain from such actions. The existence of criminal and deviant behaviours is influenced by the following demographic features: age, sex (biological and social – gender), race, nuptiality, procreation ratio, migrations, and spatial redistribution of the population (South, Messner 2000; Rotolo, Tittle 2006). The claim that there is a relationship between sex and age and crime rate is one of the oldest and the most widely accepted notions in contemporary criminology. Throughout the world, it is justifiable to indicate men as the main culprits; also in the case of age patterns of offenders, it is a widely known regularity that the tendency to commit offences decreases with the increase of the age of the potential culprit. Among various sociological theories, there is a traditional view derived from the theories of Thomas Hobbes where people's behaviour, particularly in their early years, is not compliant in its nature with social norms and contracts. Said theories propose that the highest crime rate is
Two‐Microphone Generalized Sidelobe Canceller with Post‐Filter Based Speech Enhancement in Composite Noise

This paper describes an algorithm to suppress composite noise in a two‐microphone speech enhancement system for robust hands‐free speech communication. The proposed algorithm has four stages. The first stage estimates the power spectral density of the residual stationary noise, which is based on the detection of nonstationary signal‐dominant time‐frequency bins (TFBs) at the generalized sidelobe canceller output. Second, speech‐dominant TFBs are identified among the previously detected nonstationary signal‐dominant TFBs, and power spectral densities of speech and residual nonstationary noise are estimated. In the final stage, the bin‐wise output signal‐to‐noise ratio is obtained with these power estimates and a Wiener post‐filter is constructed to attenuate the residual noise. Compared to the conventional beamforming and post‐filter algorithms, the proposed speech enhancement algorithm shows significant performance improvement in terms of perceptual evaluation of speech quality.
Distributed motion coordination of multiple mobile robots

A new method for controlling a group of mobile robots is presented. The method is fully distributed in the sense that each robot plans its motion individually on the basis of a given goal of the group and the observed positions of other robots. The method is illustrated by showing how a large number of robots can form an approximation of a circle, a simple polygon, or a line segment in the plane. It is also shown how the robots can distribute themselves nearly uniformly within a circle or a convex polygon in the plane. A method of dividing the robots into two or more groups is presented. It turns out that in many cases most robots execute an identical simple algorithm. The performance of the method is demonstrated by simulation. <<ETX>>
Strategic management of logistics and supply chain : a case of increasing and fostering the competitiveness of a TNC subsidiary in Brazil

Recently, compe tition has increased significantly in all industrialized parts of the world and the requirements of striving in a global scope has become imperative in many industries. Consequently, most companies operating in high-competitive markets, has been continually challenged to respond effectively to this new competitive reality. Among the other options, improvements in supply chain management and logistics have been one the more frequent and useful ways pursued by companies interested in increasing and fostering competitiveness. This article highlights the strategic aspects of logistics and supply chain management and presents some relevant points of a successful case of transformations and improvements performed in the area. The case was conducted by a subsidiary of a TNC operating in Brazil and was guided by a certification process emitted by a reputed international consulting company.