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A Social Web Approach to Managing Information and Knowledge in the AEC Industry

As Social Web applications have begun to dominate the Internet and changed the way in which people communicate, there is a need to study the application of Social Web concepts in managing information and knowledge. This paper discusses the potential for using four types of social interaction (social tagging, wiki, blogging, and social networking) in the AEC industry. Keywords-Social Web; Web 2.0; knowledge management; wiki; publish/subscribe; AEC industry; construction The intrinsic complexity of the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry stems from its multidisciplinary involvement. Each and every construction project typically has to deal with many heterogeneous engineering, business, and social systems which are governed by a hierarchy of government bureaucracies and private enterprises. With this great complexity, the effective management of information and knowledge has become a key strategy embraced by many organizations in this industry to enhance overall competence. Along with the advancement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), researchers have begun to investigate ICT-based tools for better managing information and knowledge. At the beginning of the new millennium, there was a noticeable shift in how people used the Web and how businesses developed Web-based applications. Now, more and more, Web applications are offering their users brand new experiences in social interaction with the system or even other users (e.g. social networking sites, blogs, wikis, etc.) The common feature of these Web applications is that they use the Web as an interacting platform to create collaborative and community-based services. Tim O'Reilly named this new paradigm using the term "Web 2.0" (1). Most Web 2.0 applications support the social interaction of users, and thus it is also called the Social Web. This paper discusses the potential application of Social Web concepts in managing information and knowledge in the AEC industry. Following a brief introduction of knowledge management (KM) and its practice in the AEC industry, Social Web principles and applications will be discussed. The emphasis of this paper will be on four possible application areas: social tagging in publish/subscribe systems to enrich expressiveness, wiki sites to document domain knowledge, blogs to share in-depth knowledge of a specialized area, and social networking sites to link people in industry who share similar interests. II. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN THE AEC INDUSTRY
Blood pressure in acute stroke: in search of evidence.

Few major conditions in clinical medicine are as much in need of a firm evidence base as the management of blood pressure in acute stroke. Whether it be an acute ischaemic stroke or an acute intracerebral haemorrhage, the practising doctor has no firm evidence on which to base a decision regarding what to do about blood pressure. Some say lower it and others say raise it; some say continue antihypertensive drugs and others say stop them; and all make their statements with passion, as would befit a Moliere comedy. This situation is well reflected in the inconsistent and conflicting advice given in the many ‘authoritative’ guidelines [1–10]. Indeed, the lack of evidence helps to explain why so many guidelines and text books barely mention blood pressure in the management of acute stroke and, when they do, their recommendations are very cautious and conservative.
Changes in tissue composition associated with mammary gland growth during lactation in sows.

Twenty-four primiparous sows were used to determine the extent of mammary gland growth during lactation. Litter size was set to nine or 10 pigs immediately after birth. Sows were slaughtered in groups representing d 0 (within 12 h after farrowing), 5, 10, 14, 21, and 28 of lactation. Sows were provided 17.5 Mcal ME and 65 g of lysine per day during lactation. Mammary glands were collected at slaughter and trimmed of skin and extraneous fat pad. Each gland was weighed, cut in half to measure cross-sectional area, and ground for chemical analysis. Dry matter content, dry fat-free tissue (DFFT) content, protein content, amino acids composition, ash content, and DNA content were measured. Only glands known to have been suckled were included in these data. Wet and dry tissue weight; cross-sectional area; and the amount of DFFT, tissue protein, and amino acids in each suckled mammary gland increased (P < .05) during lactation to a peak on d 21. Fat percentage of each suckled gland declined (P < .05) and the percentage of protein and DFFT increased (P < .05) as lactation progressed. These results suggest that hypertrophy occurred in the tissue during lactation. There was a linear increase in the amount and percentage of DNA during lactation (P < .05), suggesting hyperplasia of the mammary tissue. Mammary tissue growth continues in suckled glands during lactation in sows, with gland wet weight increased by 55% and total gland DNA increased by 100% between d 5 and 21 of lactation.
Fingerprint Image Segmentation Using Modified Fuzzy C-Means Algorithm

Fingerprint segmentation is a crucial step in finger- print recognition system, and determines the results of fingerprint analysis and recognition. This paper proposes an efficient approach for fingerprint seg- mentation based on modified fuzzy c-means (FCM). The proposed method is realized by modifying the objective function in the Szilagyi's algorithm via in- troducing histogram-based weight. Experimental re- sults show that the proposed approach has an effi- cient performance while segmenting both original fingerprint image and fingerprint images corrupted by different type of noises.
APEX‐Map: a parameterized scalable memory access probe for high‐performance computing systems

The memory wall between the peak performance of microprocessors and their memory performance has become the prominent performance bottleneck for many scientific application codes. New benchmarks measuring data access speeds locally and globally in a variety of different ways are needed to explore the ever increasing diversity of architectures for high‐performance computing. In this paper, we introduce a novel benchmark, APEX‐Map, which focuses on global data movement and measures how fast global data can be fed into computational units. APEX‐Map is a parameterized, synthetic performance probe and integrates concepts for temporal and spatial locality into its design. Our first parallel implementation in MPI and various results obtained with it are discussed in detail. By measuring the APEX‐Map performance with parameter sweeps for a whole range of temporal and spatial localities performance surfaces can be generated. These surfaces are ideally suited to study the characteristics of the computational platforms and are useful for performance comparison. Results on a global‐memory vector platform and distributed‐memory superscalar platforms clearly reflect the design differences between these different architectures. Published in 2007 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Recourse accounts receivable factoring financing ratio research based on multinational supply chain

Factoring financing ratio is an important decision variable to banks and enterprises. The optimal factoring financing ratio can help banks obtain maximum profit under the lower risk and be benefit to enterprise operation. Our work established on domestic banks provide accounts receivable finance to the domestic small and medium enterprises. In this paper, we research banks' expectation profit and accounts receivable factoring financing ratio based on multinational supply chain composed of domestic suppliers and external retailers when they face the credit risk and exchange rate risk. The innovation of this paper is that we consider recourse factoring financing ratio and relevant influence factors. We analyze the factoring time, the exchange rate fluctuation, the compensation ratio and some other factors how to affect the factoring financing ratio.
Pigmentary demarcation lines associated with pregnancy

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Hydrogen Gas Alleviates the Intestinal Injury Caused by Severe Sepsis in Mice by Increasing the Expression of Heme Oxygenase-1

ABSTRACT Hydrogen gas (H2) has antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and antiapoptotic effects and may have beneficial effects in severe sepsis. The purpose of this study was to investigate the mechanisms underlying these protective effects. Male Institute for Cancer Research mice were randomized into 6 groups: sham; sham + H2; severe sepsis; severe sepsis + H2; severe sepsis + zinc protoporphyrin IX (ZnPPIX), a heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) inhibitor; and severe sepsis + H2 + ZnPPIX. Cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) was used to induce sepsis. Mice in the H2 groups received inhaled 2% H2 for 1 h at 1 h and 6 h after CLP or sham operation. Mice in the ZnPPIX groups received 40-mg/kg ZnPPIX by intraperitoneal injection 1 h before CLP. Tin protoporphyrin IX (TinPPIX), another HO-1 inhibitor, was also used in part for this study. Mice in the TinPPIX groups received 50-mg/kg TinPPIX through subcutaneous injection 6 h before CLP. The levels of biochemical markers, oxidative products, inflammatory mediator, the number of intestinal apoptotic cells, and the colony-forming unit numbers in the peritoneal lavage fluid were much higher in the severe sepsis group compared with the sham group. Intestinal injury in animals with severe sepsis was worse than that in animals in the sham group. H2 therapy in the animals with severe sepsis was associated with reduced intestinal injury, decreased numbers of colony-forming unit and apoptotic cells, reduced levels of biochemical markers, oxidative products, and high-mobility group box 1 protein. The protective effects of H2 were reversed by ZnPPIX and TinPPIX. Protein and messenger RNA expressions of HO-1 and nuclear factor-erythroid 2 p45-related factor 2 (Nrf2) in the intestine were increased in the severe sepsis group compared to the sham group, and H2 further increased their expressions in the severe septic mice. Zinc protoporphyrin IX and TinPPIX inhibited the expression of HO-1 protein. Hydrogen has the capacity to protect mice from organ injury in severe sepsis through a mechanism involving HO-1.
Microwave characterization of multi-walled carbon nanotube arrays

A vertically aligned multi-walled carbon nanotube (VACNT) film has been characterized by rectangular waveguide measurements. The complex scattering parameters (S-parameters) are measured by a vector network analyzer at X-band frequencies. The effective complex permittivity and permeability of the VACNT film have been extracted using the Nicolson-Ross-Weir (NWR) approach. The extracted parameters are verified by full wave simulations (CST — Microwave Studio) and very good agreement has been obtained. A systematic error analysis is presented and the errors are within the acceptable range. The performance of VACNT films as an absorber is examined, and comparison with the conventional carbon loaded materials shows that a 90% size reduction is possible whilst maintaining the same absorption level.
Detection of BVDV in bovine embryos derived from persistently infected heifers by PCR

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Pilon Fractures: Treatment With Combined Internal and External Fixation

Summary: The purpose of this study was to prospectively evaluate the use of limited internal fixation and the application of a hybrid external fixator (tensioned wires distally and 5.0 mm half pins proximally attached to a semicircular frame without crossing the ankle joint) in the treatment of severe distal tibia fractures. This technique involves accurate reduction and fixation of the intraarticular component through an incision based over a fracture site followed by stabilization of the metaphysis with the hybrid external fixator. We studied 26 patients 15–55 years of age who were followed for 8–36 months. All fractures were within 5 cm of the joint. Seventeen fractures were intraarticular, nine extraarticular, and six open. Eleven patients required bone grafting. The average time to healing was 4.2 months. Using clinically based criteria, there were 81% good and excellent results overall, 70.5% for the 17 intraarticular fractures, and 69% for Ruedi type III fractures. Complications included one superficial and one deep infection, one 10° varus malunion, and three pin tract infections. This method yielded results comparable with previous studies while reducing the amount of soft tissue dissection necessary for the placement of large plates. Soft tissue complications were infrequent and the goals of early motion and fracture stability were not sacrificed.
Prevention of perioperative cardiovascular complications in non-cardiac surgery: the future role of statins.

Olaf Schouten, Jeroen J Bax & Don Poldermans† †Author for correspondence Department of Vascular Surgery, Room H 921, Erasmus MC, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands Tel. : +31 104 639 222; Fax: +31 104 634 957; d.poldermans@erasmusmc.nl ‘Statins are highly effective drugs for reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. However, lipid lowering does not seem to be the only beneficial effect of statins. other, so-called pleiotropic effects of statins have been described. ’
Exploring an individual's inertia toward the social network sites

Focusing on social network sites (SNS), this study proposes a research model for investigating the individuals’ inertia toward the SNS and their online social well-being. In viewing inertia as a manifestation of the status quo bias, this study draws upon a set of theoretical explanations of the status quo bias to understand the individual’s continuing preference for the same SNS being used. To understand the antecedents of inertia in depth, this study utilizes switching barriers and habit to be the conscious and unconscious antecedents on an individual’s inertia toward the SNS. This study hypothesizes that switching barriers and habit increase the individual’s inertia in using SNS, and thereby increase the individual’s online social well-being. Data collected from 350 Facebook users provides support for all the hypotheses and the research model explains 44.1% of the variance of the individual’s online social well-being.
Osteoblast function on nanophase alumina materials: Influence of chemistry, phase, and topography.

Alumina is a material that has been used in both dental and orthopedic applications. It is with these uses in mind that osteoblast (bone-forming cell) function on alumina of varying particulate size, chemistry, and phase was tested in order to determine what formulation might be the most beneficial for bone regeneration. Specifically, in vitro osteoblast adhesion, proliferation, intracellular alkaline phosphatase activity, and calcium deposition was observed on delta-phase nanospherical, alpha-phase conventional spherical, and boehmite nanofiber alumina. Results showed for the first time increased osteoblast functions on the nanofiber alumina. Specifically, a 16% increase in osteoblast adhesion over nanophase spherical alumina and a 97% increase over conventional spherical alumina were found for nanofiber alumina after 2 h. A 29% increase in cell number after 5 days and up to a 57% greater amount of calcium was found on the surface of the nanofiber alumina compared with other alumina surfaces. Some of the possible explanations for such enhanced osteoblast behavior on nanofiber alumina may be attributed to chemistry, crystalline phase, and topography. Increased osteoblast function on nanofiber alumina suggests that it may be an ideal material for use in orthopedic and dental applications.
Measurement, simulation and calculation using fourier transformation of iron losses for electrical steel sheets with higher frequency and temperature effects

The losses present in electrical machines are of major concern in modern industrial applications, very high speed drives, aerospace applications and the automotive industry. This paper presents the magnetic characterization of non-oriented steel sheets used for manufacturing permanent magnet synchronous machines and synchronous reluctance machines when these steel sheets are used at higher frequencies and higher temperatures. The iron losses are measured in a ring core test set-up where ring-shaped non-oriented electrical steel sheets are used. The measurement results are compared with the simulated results from a finite element method using Fourier transformation of the flux density waveforms at each finite element. The effect of higher frequencies and temperatures on the iron losses of electrical sheets is presented in this paper.
Argumentation to choose the type species in the genus Species demarcation criteria in the genus

Old Taxonomic Order Order Caudovirales Family Podoviridae Genus T7-like viruses Type Species Enterobacteria phage phiKMV Species in the Genus 9 Tentative Species in the Genus 11 Unassigned Species in the family 7 New Taxonomic Order Order Caudovirales Family Podoviridae Genus phiKMV-like viruses Type Species Enterobacteria phage phiKMV Species in the Genus 6 Tentative Species in the Genus 0 Unassigned Species in the Family 0 ICTV-EC comments and response of the SG “phiKMV-like viruses” 2007.110B
The Irish tobacco industry position on price increases on tobacco products

Objective To examine what the tobacco industry in Ireland says to government on tobacco price, and what it does. Methods The annual government budgetary and tobacco trade, tax/price increases on cigarettes (2000–2010) and pre-budget submissions from the tobacco industry were analysed. Results Price increased from €4.77 in 2000 to €8.55 at the end of 2010, 64.0% of the increase was government imposed and 36.0% was imposed by the tobacco trade. The tobacco industry consistently urged government not to increase taxes as this would increase smuggling and contraband tobacco products. However, the tobacco industry increased price every year. Conclusion There is significant disparity in what the tobacco industry says to government and how it behaves with respect to tobacco price. It is important that tobacco control advocates have access to such data and underscores the importance of strong guidelines for Article 5.3 of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.
Empirical bayes methods and false discovery rates for microarrays

In a classic two‐sample problem, one might use Wilcoxon's statistic to test for a difference between treatment and control subjects. The analogous microarray experiment yields thousands of Wilcoxon statistics, one for each gene on the array, and confronts the statistician with a difficult simultaneous inference situation. We will discuss two inferential approaches to this problem: an empirical Bayes method that requires very little a priori Bayesian modeling, and the frequentist method of “false discovery rates” proposed by Benjamini and Hochberg in 1995. It turns out that the two methods are closely related and can be used together to produce sensible simultaneous inferences. Genet. Epidemiol. 23:70–86, 2002. © 2002 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Reproductive and developmental toxicity and bioconcentration of perfluorooctanesulfonate in a partial life‐cycle test with the fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas)

Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) is a widespread environmental contaminant emanating from the production and/or metabolism of fluorinated chemicals with a variety of applications. The goal of this work was to assess the toxicity and bioconcentration of PFOS in the fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas). Sexually mature fish were exposed via the water for 21 d to 0 (control), 0.03, 0.1, 0.3, or 1 mg PFOS/L, and effects on reproductive capacity and endocrinology were assessed. To determine possible developmental effects, a subset of embryos from parental exposures at each test concentration were held for an additional 24 d in the same PFOS treatments. A concentration of 1 mg PFOS/L was lethal to adults within two weeks. The 21‐d 50% effect concentration (95% confidence interval) for effects on fecundity of the fish was 0.23 (0.19–0.25) mg PFOS/L. Exposure to PFOS caused various histopathological alterations, most prominently in ovaries of adult females. Adult males exposed to 0.3 mg PFOS/L for 21 d exhibited decreased aromatase activity and elevated concentrations of plasma 11‐ketotestosterone and testosterone. No significant adverse effects on survival or growth were observed in developing fathead minnows held for 24 d at PFOS concentrations up to 0.3 mg/L. Adult fathead minnows readily accumulated PFOS from the water. The largest concentrations of PFOS were in blood, followed by liver and then gonad; for all tissues, females accumulated higher concentrations than males. Water and tissue concentrations of PFOS associated with effects in this study exceeded those reported for samples collected from the field by two to three orders of magnitude, suggesting that the current risk of PFOS on aspects offish reproduction and development assessed in this study would be small.
A directivity enhancement for directional couplers using additional coupled lines

: A novel method for enhancing the directivity of coupled-line directional couplers is presented. In a coupled-line directional coupler formed on thin multi-layered substrates, it is dif ﬁ cult to match the coupled-line characteristic impedance with the load impedance. This impedance mismatch causes forward coupling in the directional coupler, thus degrading the directivity. This method utilizes reverse-phase forward coupling with an additional coupled line to cancel the undesired forward coupling due to the primary coupled line. It has been experimentally veri ﬁ ed that the directivity of the proposed 20-dB coupler is increased by 13 dB at 840 MHz in comparison with the conventional coupler.