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Workflow Strategies

From the Publisher: While "workflow management" may sound abstract, it's at the heart of intranet and corporate enterprise network development. Fast Ethernet, FireWire, Windows NT, IntranetWare -- all these things can only be part of streamlining and enhancing how organizations of people work together. Indeed, they count for nothing if an efficient workflow management system isn't in place. In Workflow Strategies, Network World contributing editor and recognized authority on strategic telecommunications and information systems James Kobielus offers an understandable, practical examination of the critical issues confronting organizations as they reengineer their technological infrastructure to take advantage of cutting-edge computing, networking, and telecommunications advances. More importantly, Kobielus provides real-world guidance on implementing workflow management strategies so that the productivity and efficiency of employees increases right along with customer and client satisfaction -- which of course is what it's all about. In Kobielus' own words, This book illustrates the technical backbone behind the often fuzzy concept of business-process reengineering. It shows the average business reader how to start from a small-scale workflow pilot and scale up as appropriate to a complex, enterprise-wide information routing and tracking system. The focus is always on the bottom line: illustrating how workflow applications can help you increase the speed, flexibility, and efficiency of your business processes. Aimed not only at information systems and telecommunications professionals but also atbusiness professionals responsible for business-process reengineering, Workflow Strategies is the most complete workflow guide available today. If you're ready to get beyond the buzzwords and hype of intranets, groupware, and the like, be sure to check out Workflow Strategies.
Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of Extracts from South African Usnea barbata

Usnea barbata is a lichen of the Usneaceae family that grows epiphytically on trunks and branches of trees. It is widespread in Hogsback, South Africa. Extracts of the lichen were investigated for antimicrobial activity against 10 bacterial and 5 fungal strains by dilution method on solid agar medium. The extracts showed significant activity against the Gram-positive bacteria with minimum inhibitory concentration as low as 0.1 mg/ml on Bacillus subtilis, Enterococcus faecalis, Micrococcus viradans and Staphylococcus aureus. The acetone extract was the most active while the water extract showed the least activity against the microbes. Our findings have validated the use of the lichens for the treatment of various infections in man and livestock.
Effect of temperature on germination and early growth of subterranean clover, capeweed and Wimmera ryegrass

Germination of annual pasture species was studied under controlled-environment conditions in south-western Australia at temperatures in the range from 4 degrees C to 35 degrees C. Subterranean clover (Trifolium subterraneum) and Wimmera ryegrass (Lolium rigidum) had a germination of 90% between 12 degrees C and 29 degrees C, whereas capeweed (Arctotheca calendula) had a high germination percentage in a much narrower temperature range with an optimum of 25 degrees C. Growth of subterranean clover, capeweed and Wimmera ryegrass between 28 and 49 days after sowing (DAS) was also studied at two photon flux densities, 13 and 30 mol m(-2) d(-1), and at diel temperatures in the range from 15/10 degrees C to 33/28 degrees C. Pasture species grown at a density of 1000 plants m(-2) accumulated at least twice the amount of shoot dry matter when subjected to temperatures of 21/16 degrees C and 27/22 degrees C, compared with a lower temperature of 15/10 degrees C and a higher temperature of 33/28 degrees C. Except at the highest temperature and at high photon flux density, capeweed had lower green area indices (GAI) than the other two species at 28 DAS. Crop growth rates between 28 and 49 DAS were higher in Wimmera ryegrass than in the other two species, whereas subterranean clover had a lower relative growth rate than the other two species at all temperatures and both photon flux densities. Subterranean clover and capeweed intercepted a greater proportion of the incident radiation compared with Wimmera ryegrass. The values of radiation interception and GAI were used to estimate the number of DAS to reach 75% radiation interception [f(0.75)]. The number of days to reach f(0.75) decreased with increasing temperature from 15/10 degrees C to reach a minimum at 27/22 degrees C. The time taken to achieve f(0.75) was always shorter by about 10 d when the photon flux density was 30 mol m(-2) d(-1) in the autumn compared with 13 mol m(-2) d(-1) in the winter. These results are discussed in relation to the early growth of annual pasture in the field.
The Conservation Status of Several Endemic Mexican Kinosternid Turtles

Abstract The goal of this project was to carry out surveys in northern and central México to locate extant populations of Kinosternon hirtipes chapalaense, K. h. magdalense, and K. h. megacephalum, evaluate their conservation status, help establish captive breeding colonies of these taxa in the near future, and collect tissues for phylogenetic studies. During 2010 and 2011, we were able to locate extant populations of 2 of the subspecies (K. h. chapalaense and K. h. magdalense), but K. h. megacephalum could not be found. We also failed to locate natural springs in a radius of approximately 60 km from the type locality (and only known locality) of K. h. megacephalum and believe that this turtle is extinct.
Osmotic and toxic ion effects on seedling emergence and nutrition of citrus rootstocks

Abstract The effects of isosmotic solutions of sodium chloride (NaCl), polyethylene glycol (PEG), and mannitol with or without supplemental calcium (Ca) were compared to separate osmotic effects from toxic ion effects of salts on seed imbibition, seedling emergence, and the early stage of seedling growth of three citrus rootstocks. The rate of seed imbibition was relatively low for sour orange (SO) in PEG treatments which caused a delay in seedling emergence. These results of PEG supported earlier findings which suggested the existence of a critical level of hydration that seeds must reach before germination can proceed. Final percent emergence (FPE) was reduced the most by NaCl and mannitol compared with PEG. Furthermore, Ca addition to mannitol and NaCl solutions improved FPE in Cleopatra mandarin (CM) and trifoliate orange (TO). These results demonstrated that the effects of mannitol and NaCl on FPE went beyond the osmotic effects. Seedling growth was reduced the most by mannitol not only due to its up.
Antimicrobial Studies on Extracts of Three Species of Phlomis.

Abstract The antimicrobial activity of Phlomis bruguieri. Desf. , P. herba-venti. L. , and P. olivieri. Benth. (Labiatae), native plants of Iran, were studied using the disk diffusion method and determination of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values against Staphylococcus aureus. PTCC 1112, Streptococcus sanguis. PTCC 1449, Escherichia coli. PTCC 1330, Pseudomonas aeruginosa. PTCC 1074, Klebsiella pneumoniae. PTCC 1053, Aspergillus niger. PTCC 5011, and Candida albicans. PTCC 5027. The methanol extracts of the aerial parts of Phlomis bruguieri. , P. herba-venti. , and P. olivieri. exhibited concentration-dependent antibacterial activity against all tested bacteria. The methanol extracts were more active against Gram-positive microorganisms (Streptococcus sanguis. and Staphylococcus aureus.). The extracts did not show antifungal activity.
Opportunity Schools

Nearly every school has its share of Freddie B's-angry, unsuccessful, abusive, truant-candi dates for custodial or penal institutions upon reaching adulthood. Few schools know how to handle or help their Freddies. But the Oppor tunity School in the Sacramento (Calif.) Unified District has made a good beginning. Here is a detailed description.
Glucose Transporter Type 1 Deficiency Syndrome: Developmental Delay and Early-Onset Ataxia in a Novel Mutation of the SLC2A1 Gene

Glucose transporter type 1 deficiency syndrome (GLUT1-DS) was first described by De Vivo in 1991, and the classic clinical manifestations include infantile epilepsy, developmental delay, and acquired microcephaly. A neurological complex disorder including elements of hypotonia, spasticity, ataxia, and dystonia can frequently be present. GLUT1-DS is an inborn error of metabolism caused by impaired glucose transport through blood–brain barrier in the majority of patients because of mutation of solute carrier family 2 (facilitated glucose transporter) member 1 gene (SLC2A1), encoding the transporter protein. We report a 6-year-old girl with GLUT1-DS, which is caused by a novel heterozygous variant c.109dupC of the SLC2A1 gene. The dominating clinical features were ataxia, epilepsy started at 4 years, acquired microcephaly, and mild intellectual disability. Treatment with ketogenic diet showed clinical improvement with the reduction of ataxia and seizure control in a 10-month follow-up period.
Changing regional patterns of turkey production and turkey meat trade

Turkey meat production growth has been very dynamic since the 1970s. Global turkey stocks increased from 100M. to more than 276M. birds in 2004, in the same period the production volume increased from 1.2 to 5.1M. t. The growth in numbers of turkey stocks and turkey meat production shows remarkable regional differences. Even though North and Central America are still dominating this branch of the poultry industry, Europe could gain market shares. A high regional concentration can be observed in the turkey industry. In 2004 the ten leading countries contributed 79% of the global turkey stocks and more than 89% to turkey meat production. The regional pattern of turkey meat trade has changed considerably. France became the leading exporting country in the 1980s; in 2003 the top three importing countries were Mexico, Russia and China. The regional concentration in turkey meat trade is also very high, in 2003 the ten leading countries contributed about 91% to the global export and 72% to the import volume. A major influencing factor behind the changing regional pattern of production and trade has been the development in the per capita consumption of broiler and turkey meat.
10-km mesh global atmospheric simulations

Following the development of an atmospheric general circulation model that runs very efficiently on the Earth Simulator, three meso-scale resolving global 10-km mesh simulations were performed. Three meso-scale phenomena were chosen as simulation and research targets: They were the typhoon genesis, wintertime cyclogenesis and Baiu-Meiyu frontal zone. A brief summary of these results is given in this paper. Generally speaking, the results are realistic, and the figures of precipitation fields from the simulations may look like synthesized pictures from artificial satellites. The results are very encouraging and suggest the usefulness of such ultra-high resolution global simulations for studies on, for example, interaction between large-scale circulation and meso-scale disturbances. Also rationales for this kind of simulations are discussed.
POPULATION DIFFERENTIATION IN FESTUCA RUBRA L. AND AGROSTIS STOLONIFERA L. IN RESPONSE TO SOIL WATERLOGGING

Summary Two populations of Agrostis stolonifera and seven populations of Festuca rubra from salt marsh and inland habitats were grown on a free draining soil and at two levels of soil waterlogging. The growth of A. stolonifera was stimulated by soil waterlogging while that of F. rubra was depressed. There was no difference between the two populations of A. stolonifera in growth response to waterlogging but the inland population had a greater Fe concentration in the shoots when grown on waterlogged soil than the salt marsh population. In F. rubra the yield of the salt marsh populations was generally less depressed by soil waterlogging than that of populations from free draining soils; the salt marsh populations also had lower concentrations of Fe and Mn in the shoot on the continuously waterlogged soil than the inland populations. It is concluded that the evolution of a degree of waterlogging tolerance has occurred in the salt marsh populations of F. rubra in response to the periodic flooding by sea water in their native habitats.
Iron Status of Malaria Patients in Douala - Cameroon

2 Abstract: In Africa, anaemia associated with malaria infection is a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. Problem of severe anemia linked to malaria is increasing as antimalarial drugs resistant parasites are widespread throughout Africa. In Cameroon, malaria turns out to be the major disease with the higher number of annual deaths, especially among children under fives and pregnant women. To assess the iron status among malarial patients in Douala where malaria is endemic, 163 malarial subjects (aged 0 to 60 years) and 98 uninfected volunteer subjects (aged between 0 - 65 years) were screened for this study. Iron status was evaluated using three biochemical (Serum Iron: SI, Total Iron Binding Capacity: TIBC and Transferrin Saturation: TS) and five haematological (Haemoglobin: HGB, Haematocrit: HTC, Mean Cell Volume: MCV, Mean Cell Haemoglobin: MCH and Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration: MCHC) parameters. It was observed that 41.7% and 63.20% of malaria patients were serum iron and haemoglobin deficient respectively. Moreover, the rates of SI, TS, HGB, HTC, MCV and MCH were significantly lower in malarial than controls (P<0.01). However, the TIBC rates were significantly higher among the malarial in comparison with the uninfected subjects (P<0.01). This rate decreased with age while HGB, HTC and MCV percentages increased with age. Parasitic density is higher in patients aged between 0 - 3 years than those between 4 - 25 years and between 26 - 60 years of age. We noticed significant (P<0.01) increase of SI with moderate parasitemia. Significant correlations (P<0.001) were observed among malarial. Malaria negatively affects iron status, but we need further research on iron metabolism for the better comprehension of th e mechanism by which Plasmodium falciparum interact with iron status.
Evagination and Invagination of the Oral Epithelium during Tooth Development in Alligator Mississippiensis

The early development of alligator odontogenesis shows embryological 'the Biogenetic law'. The swelling of the oral epithelium formed in the medial nasal process. It contained many cell deaths without teeth development at (Ferguson) stage16. This stage compared to the horny teeth of Lamprey. At stages 17-19, the dental lamina developed from the oral epithelium and the enamel organ-like structure raised from it. The teeth developed just under the organ is composed of only collagen, so called dentine teeth. This stage compared to the fish tooth with the absence of enamel organ. After stage 27, the enamel organ completely developed and formed the tooth crown with the enamel and dentine. The completed teeth had long roots about 2 to 3 times longer than the crown height. Hertwig's epithelial sheath grew opposite to the enamel organ. All these observations suggested that the crown forming enamel organ and Hertwig's epithelial sheath developed in the symmetry through evagination (swelling) and invagination of the oral epithelium, respectively, based on the concept of the body plan.
Efektivitas Isometric Handgrip Exercise dan Slow Deep Breathing Exercise terhadap Perubahan Tekanan Darah pada Penderita Hipertensi

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of Isometric Handgrip Exercise and Slow Respiratory Respiratory Exercise. Quasi Experimental Research design with research design Two Group Pretest Postest Design on 32 respondents. The results showed that there was systolic and diastolic after Handgrip Isometric Exercise intervention (t = 8,279, p = 0,000), (t = 6,154, p = 0,000), and the importance was done after Slow Deep Slow Deep Respiratory Exercise (t = 3,632 , p = 0.002), (t = 4.226, p = 0.001). Thus, it can be concluded that good or slow isometric exercise exercises in breathing exercises can reduce blood pressure. The results of the study were handgrip isometric training and slow slow breathing exercises as nursing interventions that can be carried out independently in providing nursing care for patients with hypertension. Keywords: Hypertension, Isometric Handgrip Exercise, Slow Deep Breathing Exercise, Blood Pressure.
Power Allocation for Reducing PAPR of Artificial-Noise-Aided Secure Communication System

The research of improving the secrecy capacity (SC) of wireless communication system using artificial noise (AN) is one of the classic models in the field of physical layer security communication. In this paper, we consider the peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR) problem in this AN-aided model. A power allocation algorithm for AN subspaces is proposed to solve the nonconvex optimization problem of PAPR. This algorithm utilizes a series of convex optimization problems to relax the nonconvex optimization problem in a convex way based on fractional programming, difference of convex (DC) functions programming, and nonconvex quadratic equality constraint relaxation. Furthermore, we also derive the SC of the proposed signal under the condition of the AN-aided model with a finite alphabet and the nonlinear high-power amplifiers (HPAs). Simulation results show that the proposed algorithm reduces the PAPR value of transmit signal to improve the efficiency of HPA compared with benchmark AN-aided secure communication signals in the multiple-input single-output (MISO) model.
A novel PCR-based marker for identifying Ns chromosomes in wheat-Psathyrostachys huashanica Keng derivative lines

Psathyrostachys huashanica Keng is an endangered species that is endemic to China, which provides an important gene pool for wheat improvement. We developed a quick and reliable PCR-based diagnostic assay to accurately and efficiently detect P. huashanica DNA sequences from introgression lines, which was based on a species-specific marker derived from genomic DNA. The 900-bp PCR-amplified band used as a P. huashanica-specific RAPD marker was tested with 21 different plant species and was converted into a sequence-characterized amplified region (SCAR) marker by cloning and sequencing the selected fragments (pHs11). This SCAR marker, which was designated as RHS23, could clearly distinguish the presence of P. huashanica DNA repetitive sequences in wheat-P. huashanica derivative lines. The specificity of the marker was validated using 21 different plant species and a complete set of wheat-P. huashanica disomic addition lines (1Ns–7Ns, 2n=44=22II). This specific sequence targeted the Ns genome of P. huashanica and it was present in all the seven P. huashanica chromosomes. Therefore, this SCAR marker is specific for P. huashanica chromosomes and may be used in the identification of alien repetitive sequences in large gene pools. This diagnostic PCR assay for screening the target genetic material may play a key role in marker-assisted selective breeding programs.
Length–weight relationships of 21 fish species from the lower section of the Santa Lucía river basin (Canelones‐Montevideo, Uruguay)

Summary This study provides new length–weight relationship information for 21 neotropical fish species. Specimens were collected between 2004 and 2005 from the lower section of the Santa Lucia river basin (Uruguay). Presented are also the first reference on weight–length relationships for these 21 species, and new maximum sizes for six of these species.
Polyhedral DC Decomposition and DCA Optimization of Piecewise Linear Functions

For piecewise linear functions f : R n ↦ R we show how their abs-linear representation can be extended to yield simultaneously their decomposition into a convex f ˇ and a concave part f ^ , including a pair of generalized gradients g ˇ ∈ R n ∋ g ^ . The latter satisfy strict chain rules and can be computed in the reverse mode of algorithmic differentiation, at a small multiple of the cost of evaluating f itself. It is shown how f ˇ and f ^ can be expressed as a single maximum and a single minimum of affine functions, respectively. The two subgradients g ˇ and − g ^ are then used to drive DCA algorithms, where the (convex) inner problem can be solved in finitely many steps, e.g., by a Simplex variant or the true steepest descent method. Using a reflection technique to update the gradients of the concave part, one can ensure finite convergence to a local minimizer of f, provided the Linear Independence Kink Qualification holds. For piecewise smooth objectives the approach can be used as an inner method for successive piecewise linearization.
An Energy-Aware Clustering Approach for Ad-Hoc Sensor Networks

An Energy aware Clustering work has different approaches to routing protocol designs that achieve energy efficiency in an Ad-hoc Sensor network. Several of these works involve variations of mote-to-mote routing (flat routing) while some make use of leader nodes in clusters to perform routing (hierarchical routing). A key question then arises as to how the performance of an energy-aware, flat routing protocol compare with that of one based on hierarchical routing. This paper demonstrates a hierarchical routing protocol design that can conserve significant energy in its setup phase as well as during its steady state data dissemination phase. This paper describes the design of this protocol and evaluates its performance against existing energy-aware flat routing protocols. Simulation results show that it exhibits competitive performance against the flat routing protocols.
Modelling Uncertainty: Developing and Using Simulation Models for Exploring the Consequences of Deep Uncertainty in Complex Problems

Simulation models are increasingly used for exploring the consequences of deep uncertainty in complex societal issues. The complexity of societal grand challenges, often characterised by the interrelatedness of different elements in the systems underlying these challenges, often renders mental simulation impossible, necessitating the use of simulation models to assist human reasoning. In addition, these grand challenges are typically also subject to deep uncertainty, making it, for example, impossible to come to a shared understanding of parts of the system and exogenous inputs to it, or even a shared problem definition. Under deep uncertainty, simulation models can be used to explore the consequences of different combinations of assumptions about uncertain factors or attributes of the problem situation and the underlying system. This type of simulation model use was introduced in 1993 as Exploratory Modelling and Analysis (EMA). In more recent years, this approach has become a major underpinning of the Decision Making under Deep Uncertainty (DMDU) field. The treatment of deep uncertainty in much DMDU research can be improved, however. In most DMDU research to date, pre-existing models are used. These models were generally developed for ‘consolidative’ use: the modellers tried to unify existing knowledge to come a single, ‘best’ model. While most modellers will agree that these models are not perfect representations of reality, and often agree that they as such cannot be validated in the strict sense of the word, these modellers and their models do not acknowledge deep uncertainty. The use of consolidative models is arguably problematic if one agrees that the issue at hand is characterized by deep uncertainty. Therefore, models are needed that are explicitly developed for ‘exploratory’ use: models that explicitly incorporate deep uncertainty potentially relevant for the research question or questions at hand. However, little experience and guidance exists regarding development and use of specifically exploratory models. In this dissertation, a first attempt is made to identify, and provide guidance for, the critical choices made during the development and use of exploratory models.