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Alliteration and Hopkins's Sprung Rhythm

Recognition of alliteration's role in Hopkins's sprung rhythm depends in the first place on understanding that the significance of the verse sound-patterns, the "verbal music," is independent of verbal meaning. That verse music has an important separate semiotic effect is counter to the general opinion of modern theorists but accords well with the semiotic theory of Charles Sanders Peirce and with Hopkins's repeated statements asserting that verse is "speech wholly or partially repeating some kind of [sound] figure which is over and above meaning. " In a Peircean analysis of the sign, the verse sound is an icon expressive of the phonetic ideas of the poet, while the verbal meaning constitutes a symbol. The icon and the symbol unite in the interpretant of the reader to form a unified semiotic whole. As is usual in English poetry, Hopkins's repeated "figures of sound" in sprung rhythm are verse feet, but they do not have a consistent foot pattern, such as iambic or trochaic. Lacking this pattern, their identity depends on stress: "Stress is the life of it. " But locating the stress and foot boundaries presents a problem to the critic. Hopkins's markings and statements show that the stress referred to is not, as Walter J. Ong influentially has claimed, "sense stress"; it is rather the "sound figure" of the foot, with stress the nuclear element, that distinguishes it. Alliteration, occurring on substantially more than 50 percent of sprung-rhythm stresses, brings out the stress and is essential to the effect. Hopkins's writings on verse note the importance of alliteration in English poetry, and they cite medieval alliterative verse. But classical quantitative metrics exerted a more basic influence on sprung rhythm, and ultimately on its use of alliteration; the poet emphasizes the role of strength as well as length in English quantity and his own careful attention to syllabic quantity. He associates the sound figures of verse with his Scotistic concept of "inscape. " Through repetition the figures bring out both their haecceitas, or "thisness," and the "formalities" that associate them with Poetics Today 19:4 (Winter 1998). Copyright ? 1998 by The Porter Institute for Poetics and Semiotics. This content downloaded from 157.55. 39.183 on Fri, 22 Apr 2016 06:15:00 UTC All use subject to http://about.jstor. org/terms 532 Poetics Today 19:4 the other figures. The characteristic patterns originate in a "prepossession of feeling" designed for the "contemplation of the mind. " The poem for Hopkins, then, begins with the prepossession that becomes embodied as "inscape of spoken sound, not spoken words. " Writings of poets such as T. S. Eliot, Robert Frost, and Seamus Heaney accord similar significance to common speech patterns independent of spe-
Calcium Uptake and Catecholamine Secretion by Cultured Bovine Adrenal Medulla Cells

Abstract: The uptake of 45Ca2+ and secretion of catecholamines by primary cultures of adrenal medulla cells were studied. Nicotine, veratridine, potassium, and Ionomycin stimulate both the accumulation of 45Ca2+ and the secretion of catecholamines. Nicotinic antagonists block 45Ca2+ uptake induced by nicotine, tetrodotoxin blocks 45Ca2+ uptake induced by veratridine, and D600 blocks uptake induced by K+, nicotine, and veratridine, but not 45Ca2+ uptake or secretion induced by Ionomycin. The EC50 for nicotine is 3 μm for catecholamine secretion and 10 μm for 45Ca2+ uptake, while the EC50S for veratridinestimulated uptake and secretion are approximately the same (75 μm). Kinetic studies show that the uptake of Ca2+ is rapid and appears to precede the secretion of catecholamines, and that the rate of uptake declines rapidly. The uptake of 45Ca2+ and secretion of catecholamines stimulated by veratridine and 50 mm‐K+ show saturation kinetics with respect to external calcium concentrations at about 2 mm. On the other hand, the uptake of 45 Ca2+ stimulated by nicotine does not become saturated at external calcium concentrations of 10 mm although the secretion of catecholamines reaches a maximum at external calcium concentrations of 2 mm. The data suggest that depolarizing agents such as veratridine and 50 mm‐K+ stimulate 45Ca2+ entry through voltage‐sensitive calcium channels, while nicotinic agonists stimulate calcium entry through the acetylcholine receptor ion channels as well as through voltage‐sensitive calcium channels.
Modeling of self-tilt-up motion for a two-wheeled inverted pendulum

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a two‐wheeled inverted pendulum with self‐tilt‐up motion ability. With this ability, the two‐wheeled inverted pendulum can erect without assistance, and then the vehicle can be autonomously deployed. The paper proposes an approach to achieve this self‐tilt‐up motion, which involves precessional motion.Design/methodology/approach – A flywheel is mounted inside the vehicle to perform high‐speed spinning. The flywheel and body of the vehicle are forced to move around a fixed point and precessional motion occurs. As a result of the precessional motion, a moment is synchronously generated to tilt the body up to the upright position. Since no external force is applied on this two‐wheeled inverted pendulum, it is called self‐tilt‐up motion. A 3D model and a prototype are built to validate this approach.Findings – The simulation and experimental results show that the self‐tilting‐up motion is successful.Research limitations/implications – This paper presents a sel.
Mémoire sémantique : fluence verbale et organisation du réseau lexico-sémantique dans la schizophrénie. À propos de trois observations

La schizophrenie est une pathologie psychiatrique complexe aux consequences fonctionnelles importantes. Les alterations cognitives, souvent presentes dans la maladie, accompagnent la symptomatologie et participent aux difficultes sociales eprouvees par les sujets. Les deficits affectant la memoire semantique mis en evidence dans cette pathologie sont soumis a des debats. A cet egard, cette etude s’interesse a la limite de performance observee au cours de tâches de fluence verbale categorielle. Son objectif scientifique est de determiner si ce deficit de performance peut etre sous-tendu par une desorganisation du reseau lexico-semantique. Le cas echeant, cette etude suggere que le niveau de performance obtenu a ces epreuves serait davantage influence par cette desorganisation plutot que par un defaut de mobilisation et d’utilisation de celui-ci. La methode de recherche emploie trois etudes de cas et l’experimentation utilise des tâches directes d’evaluation de la memoire semantique, des tâches de fluence verbale et un test executif (M-WCST). Les resultats, analyses a partir des processus cognitifs de clustering et de switching mobilises dans les tâches de fluence verbale et des modeles d’organisation de la memoire semantique, indiquent que la limite de performance observee aux tâches de fluence verbale semantique ne peut se resumer a la seule alteration des fonctions executives.
Efficiency of a decomposition method for large-scale multiobjective fuzzy linear programming problems with block angular structure

In this paper, we focus on large-scale multiobjective fuzzy linear programming problems with the block angular structure and examine the efficiency of the Dantzig-Wolfe decomposition method in the interactive fuzzy satisficing method proposed by M. Sakawa et al. After overviewing the Dantzig-Wolfe decomposition method (1961) and the interactive fuzzy satisficing method, three-objective linear programming problems with 15 coupling constraints are considered in order to show the efficiency of the Dantzig-Wolfe decomposition method over the revised simplex method. Through a lot of computational experiments on workstation for numerical examples with both 50 and 200 variables, the advantages of the Dantzig-Wolfe decomposition method are discussed with respect to processing time and required memory storage.
Real time analytics — State of the art: Potentials and limitations in the smart factory

The development of the Internet of Things (IoT) creates a multitude of new Real Time Analytics (RTA) application possibilities, also in the area of industry. However, already the topic of big data forced the use of analytical solutions which were processed in real time. In order to consider the possible applications of RTA, it is necessary to gather the current state of them. Thereby, the term RTA is not separable with regard to the other concepts, rather it may be viewed as the application of those analytics concepts, based on current data. The application of analytics in real time demands a clarification about analytics itself to gain an understanding of possible application scenarios. This paper introduces the term RTA and depicts related concepts.
Centering in Greek

This paper presents a corpus-based analysis on the discourse functions of weak and strong forms of referring in Greek. We focus on null subjects as well as overt weak and strong pronominal forms. The distribution of the pronomina1 paradigms in a Greek corpus reveals multiple discourse functions. Specifically, null pronouns signify continuation οn the same topic or return to the main/earlier topic after an interruption or other embedded structure has occurred. Strong pronominals prompt reference to a non-salient entity and alert to an upcoming switch, sometimes abrupt, to a new topic. Α second function of strong pronouns is to signify a contrastive relationship of an entity to some other salient entity or set of entities, previous evoked in the discourse. We ana1yze the data and model the discourse constraints on their distribution with respect to the Centering Model of attention in discourse (Grosz, Joshi, & Weinstein, 1995).
Characterization and Remediation of Chlorinated Volatile Organic Contaminants in the Vadose Zone

Contamination of vadose‐zone systems by chlorinated solvents is widespread and poses significant potential risk to human health through impacts on groundwater quality and vapor intrusion. Soil vapor extraction (SVE) is the presumptive remedy for such contamination and has been used successfully for innumerable sites; however, SVE operations typically exhibit reduced mass‐removal effectiveness at some point due to the impact of poorly accessible contaminant mass and associated mass‐transfer limitations. Assessment of SVE performance and closure is currently based on characterizing contaminant mass discharge associated with the vadose‐zone source and its impact on groundwater or vapor intrusion. These issues are addressed in this overview, with a focus on summarizing recent advances in our understanding of the transport, characterization, and remediation of chlorinated solvents in the vadose zone. The evolution of contaminant distribution with time and the associated impacts on remediation efficiency are discussed, as is potential impact of persistent sources on groundwater quality and vapor intrusion. In addition, alternative methods for site characterization and remediation are addressed.
Radiotherapeutic effect on oropharyngeal flora in patients with head and neck cancer

The affect of radiotherapy on oropharyngeal bacterial flora was studied in the hope that this might help in controlling post-operative infections in previously irradiated patients. Eighty patients were included from whom swabs were taken before and at the end of irradiation, Swabs were also taken two weeks after treatment in the last 40 patients. Thirty healthy controls were included. It was found that coagulase positive Staphylococcus aureus, β-haemolytic streptococci, Candida albicans, B. proteus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, were significantly increased at the end of irradiation, while Klebsiella was increased significantly in the period after irradiation. Culture and sensitivity was performed for the organisms isolated in the last 40 patients. From this study it is evident that irradiation has a significant effect on oropharyngeal flora.
Predator-Induced Phenotypical Change in Body Morphology in Crucian Carp

In a field experiment where the presence or absence of piscivorous pike (Esox lucius) in ponds was manipulated, the morphology of crucian carp (Carassius carassius) diverged, such that individuals became deeper bodied in pond sections with pike. A laboratory experiment confirmed that the presence of this predator induced a change in body morphology in the carp. Estimation of prey vulnerability to predation by pike, a gape-limited predator, revealed that this increase in body depth resulted in crucian carp reaching a size that provided refuge from predation. However, this change in morphology incurs a cost through an increase in drag when the carp are swimming. Because crucian carp are limited by resources in the absence of piscivores and by the substantial cost of the defensive morph in their presence, phenotypic plasticity should be the optimal strategy for this species.
Software tools supporting business process analysis and modelling

Examines the wide range of business process analysis/modelling (BPA/M) tools available, and compares the features of 12 specific tools. Presents two case studies with examples of software tool analysis results. The discussion addresses whether these tools meet the needs of managers of change and business process re‐engineering (BPR) initiatives, and offers suggestions for future tool evolution. The focus is to highlight the differences between the often lofty claims of tool vendors, and both the real needs of BPR analysts and implementors, and the actual capabilities of the BPR tools. The BPA/M tool market has three groups: drawing packages with templates; drawing packages with templates and some spreadsheet‐like capabilities; and the heavyweight BPA/M tools proper, akin to discrete event simulators. The general strengths of such heavyweight tools include: the high price for low software complexity, the large number of confusingly similar tools, the lack of comprehensive standards, and the potential “faddishness” of the tools. Irrespective of evolving management trends, the authors contend that the future use of similar process analysis tools is assured if standards issues are addressed.
Dendritic Cells: Tools and Targets for Transplant Tolerance

Our knowledge of the role of dendritic cells (DC) in the generation and maintenance of T‐cell tolerance has expanded rapidly and is now a key area of research in basic and applied DC biology. This minireview highlights recent developments in the field that are leading to new avenues for exploiting DC in the promotion of transplant tolerance.
Activation of TRPA1 Channel by Antibacterial Agent Triclosan Induces VEGF Secretion in Human Prostate Cancer Stromal Cells

Accruing evidence indicates that exposure to environmental compounds may adversely affect human health and promote carcinogenesis. Triclosan (TCS), an antimicrobial agent widely used as a preservative in personal care products, has been shown to act as an endocrine disruptor in hormone-dependent tissues. Here, we demonstrate a new molecular mechanism by which TCS stimulates the secretion by human prostate cancer stromal cells of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), a factor known to promote tumor growth. This mechanism involves an increase in intracellular calcium levels due to the direct activation of a membrane ion channel. Using calcium imaging and electrophysiology techniques, we show for the first time that environmentally relevant concentrations of TCS activate a cation channel of the TRP family, TRPA1 (Transient Receptor Potential Ankirin 1), in primary cultured human prostate cancer stromal cells. The TCS-induced TRPA1 activation increased basal calcium in stromal cells and stimulated the secretion of VEGF and epithelial cells proliferation. Interestingly, immunofluorescence labeling performed on formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded prostate tissues showed an exclusive expression of the TRPA1 channel in prostate cancer stromal cells. Our data demonstrate an impact of the environmental factor TCS on the tumor microenvironment interactions, by activating a tumor stroma-specific TRPA1 ion channel. Cancer Prev Res; 10(3); 177–87. ©2017 AACR.
Pain Management Strategies for Urogynecologic Surgery: A Review

Objectives The objectives of this study were to review the recent literature on surgical pain management strategies and to identify those pertinent to urogynecologic surgery. Methods A literature search using Pubmed and MEDLINE was performed for trials on pain management in gynecologic surgery. Evidenced-based recommendations for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative pain control strategies for gynecologic procedures by various surgical routes were identified. Articles specifically describing urogynecologic procedures were sought, but quality, randomized trials on pain management modalities in other gynecologic procedures were also included. Results Although few randomized trials on pain management strategies in urogynecologic surgery exist, quality evidence suggests that several preemptive and multimodal analgesia strategies reduce pain and opioid-related adverse events in abdominal, laparoscopic, and vaginal surgery. Evidence supporting these strategies is outlined. Many are likely applicable to urogynecologic procedures. Conclusions Evidence guiding pain management in specific urogynecologic procedures is sparse and should be sought in future studies. When possible, procedure-specific strategies, including preemptive and multimodal techniques, should be implemented.
Filariasis in pregnancy: Prevalent yet less-known global health burden

Parasitic infections affect tens of millions of pregnant women worldwide. Lymphatic filariasis is a vector-borne disabling parasitic infection and is an endemic disease in many parts of Southeast Asia, especially South India, with most infections caused by Wuchereria bancrofti. The aim of this article is to present a rare case of incidental filariasis in pregnancy with unexpected outcome. We report a normotensive 45-year-old multigravida with 7 months gestation, moderate anemia, fever, inguinal lymphadenopathy, and elephantiasis. Her peripheral smears were positive for microfilaria while ultrasound revealed intrauterine fetal death and chronic abruption. She was negative on risk factors for abruption, except for advanced maternal age. This case warrants more global attention to the management of parasitic infection in pregnancy.
An outbreak of Serratia marcescens associated with the anesthetic agent propofol.

BACKGROUND In October 1999, 7 patients with postoperative infections caused by Serratia marcescens were identified at a community hospital in Ontario, Canada. We describe the investigation of this outbreak. METHODS We undertook a case-control study to determine risk factors associated with infection. Case subjects consisted of patients who had undergone surgery and acquired bacteremia or wound infections that, when cultured, grew S marcescens. Control subjects were selected from the cohort of patients who underwent surgery at the same hospital during the outbreak period. Chart reviews were conducted for case and control subjects. Environmental samples were taken from medications and liquids in the operating rooms and from one health care professional who was involved in all the cases. S marcescens isolates were forwarded to a reference laboratory for pulsed field gel electrophoresis. RESULTS We identified 7 case subjects and 29 control subjects. Five patients had bacteremia and 2 patients had wound infections. Two patients with bacteremia died. All patients with bacteremia or wound infections were exposed to a single anesthetist (anesthetist A) and were administered the anesthetic medication propofol. These patients were more than 40 times more likely to have had anesthetist A administer their anesthetic (OR 41.6, 95% CI 3.6-1120) and 22 times more likely to have received propofol (OR 22, 95% CI 2.1-550) than were control subjects. None of the environmental samples or cultures from anesthetist A were positive for S marcescens. Six of the 7 human isolates had an identical pulsed field gel electrophoresis pattern, and the seventh was untypable. CONCLUSIONS This outbreak of postoperative infections was very strongly linked to the use of propofol by one anesthetist. Health care professionals must follow strict aseptic techniques when using propofol and should review these techniques regularly.
Auxin-Enhanced Root Growth for Phytoremediation of Sewage-Sludge Amended Soil

A technology to increase root growth would be advantageous for phytoremediation of trace metal polluted soil, because more roots would be available for metal uptake. The objective of this study was to determine if the auxin, indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), would increase root growth in soil with metals from sewage sludge, when the tetrasodium salt of the chelate EDTA (ethylenediamine-tetraacetic acid) was added to solubilize the metals. Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) plants grew in large pots containing either soil from a sludge farm or composted sludge. The EDTA salt was added at a rate of 1 g kg−1 soil 37 days after planting. IAA at the rate of 3 or 6 mg l−1 was sprayed on the leaves (500 ml) and added to the soil (500 ml) three times: 41, 50, and 74 days after planting. At harvest 98 days after planting, oven-dry weights were measured, and plant organs were analyzed for Cd, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn. Metal uptake was determined as the product of metal concentration in an organ and weight. IAA increased root growth of plants grown in the soil with sludge when no EDTA was present. With no EDTA, Mn and Ni in leaves of plants grown in the soil were higher at 3 and 6 mg l−1 IAA compared to 0 mg l−1 IAA. With and without EDTA, Cd and Pb in leaves of plants grown in the compost were higher with 3 and 6 mg l−1 IAA compared to 0 mg l−1 IAA.
The Climate for Women in Academic Science: The Good, the Bad, and the Changeable

Deficits theory posits that women scientists have not yet achieved parity with men scientists because of structural aspects of the scientific environment that provide them with fewer opportunities and more obstacles than men. The current study of 208 faculty women scientists tested this theory by examining the effect of personal negative experiences and perceptions of the workplace climate on job satisfaction, felt influence, and productivity. Hierarchical multiple regression results indicated that women scientists experiencing more sexual harassment and gender discrimination reported poorer job outcomes. Additionally, perceptions of a generally positive, nonsexist climate, as well as effective leadership, were related to positive job outcomes after controlling for harassment and discrimination. We discuss implications for the retention and career success of women in academic science.
Design of an Efficient Quantum Circuit Simulator

Work is in progress throughout the globe to efficiently use the potential of the quantum theory of computation over their classical counterpart and hence there is a need of building quantum computing hardware. The target of building quantum computers can be achieved if we have better tools for the design of quantum hardware. Quantum circuit simulators are tools for the logic verification of quantum circuits and they can be an essential component of quantum CAD tools in the future. This work is the extension of the previous work by the authors [6], in order to increase the efficiency of the simulator and to incorporate more components in the gate library. In this paper we have proposed an efficient simulator which can simulate a quantum circuit specified using the proposed quantum hardware descriptive language (QHDL).