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Quality of life among menopausal women – is it still an enigma?

Background: Menopause is a universal event in a women’s life occurring in the middle period causing a variety of physical, vasomotor, psychological and sexual symptoms. These symptoms generally tend to usually go underreported. Aims & Objectives: To find out the quality of life among the menopausal women and associations of menopausal symptom domains with their socio-demographic parameters. Material & Methods: The present cross-sectional study was undertaken in a slum of Chetla, Kolkata. Response to each question in the MENQOL questionnaire, was assigned a score and the composite scores assessed the quality of life and impact of menopause among the study population. Results: Out of a total of 100 women, psychosocial symptoms were the most prevalent with anxiety, loss of memory and nervousness to be 76%. Occurrence of vasomotor symptoms was average with 55% of them reporting hot flashes and 40% reporting sweating. Physical symptoms were highly variable and sexual symptoms were not prevalent. Psychosocial symptoms had the most associations and religion, literacy, marital status, and abortion all had significant associations. Conclusion: It is indeed imperative that quality of life among menopausal women is affected by the symptoms of menopause and measures should be taken for mitigation of the same
AXI-SYMMETRIC STAGNATION FLOW TOWARDS A MOVING PLATE OF A MICROPOLAR FLUID

The study of the problem of the axi-symmetric stagnation flows towards a moving plate of micro-polar fluids is considered. The equations of motion are reduced to dimensionless forms and solved numerically using S.O. R. method and Simpson’s rule, for three different combinations of the three parameters involved. Results are given in the tabular as well as graphical form and compared with the known results of Newtonian fluid. The accuracy of the numerical solutions is checked using four different grid sizes. This type of stagnation flow has application in certain cooling processes a coolant is impinged on a continuously moving plate. AMS Subject Classification: 35A40, 65P05
A P-adic Proof of Hodge Symmetry for Threefolds

The Hodge theorem also asserts that these two spaces are complex conjugates and hence the equality of the two dimensions. In this note we give a p-adic proof of (1.1) when X/C is a smooth projective threefold. Our approach is based on the following observation: one first notes a purely p-adic assertion that (1.1) holds when Hodge numbers are replaced by more delicate p-adic invariants introduced by Ekedahl [3] called Hodge-Witt numbers. These invariants take in to account the torsion in the slope spectral sequence as well as the slopes of Frobenius in the crystalline cohomology of the variety. Hodge-Witt symmetry was proved by Ekedahl using his delicate duality theorem (we note here that we do not use Ekedahl’s duality in the proof given below; we have replaced this by an elementary assertion h W = h 2,0 W ) as well as the crystalline Hard-Lefschetz theorem (when X is a smooth projective threefold over a perfect field of characteristic p). Once Hodge-Witt symmetry is proved one appeals to another result of Ekedahl (see [5]) which guarantees the equality of Hodge-Witt numbers and the Hodge numbers under suitable circumstances. That these required conditions are met when X is a smooth projective variety over complex numbers is a simple consequence of Deligne-Illusie criterion (see [2]) for degeneration of Hodge-de Rham spectral sequence in characteristic p. The restriction on dimension in Theorem 3.1 arises because Hodge-Witt symmetry is not known. Ekedahl gave a necessary and sufficient condition for Hodge-Witt symmetry to hold (in any dimension). This condition is given in terms of a certain equality of domino numbers for the slope spectral sequence. While this condition is not known to hold in dimension bigger than three, in Remark 3.2 and Scholium 3.3 we give one set of hypothesis under which these condition are satisfied. Further Ekedahl’s conditions also hold, for instance, if X is a smooth, projective HodgeWitt variety over a perfect field of characteristic p > 0. Hence we deduce that if a smooth projective variety X/C has Hodge-Witt or ordinary reduction at an infinite set of primes then Hodge symmetry holds in characteristic zero. We would like to thank Luc Illusie for correspondence and comments; we would also like to thank Minhyong Kim for discussions on Hodge symmetry and also to Jim Carlson whose lectures on mixed Hodge theory at the University of Arizona revived our interest in algebraic proofs of Hodge symmetry. We are grateful to
Meditation: Elevating Consciousness, Improving Health Meditation Styles: Common Features and 13 Distinguishing Characteristics Meditation and Limbic Processes 22 Relationship between Meditation Practice and Transcendent 33 States of Consciousness Transformation: the Role of Reperceiving 37 Mindfulne

About the Authors 46 Biofeedback is published four times per year and distributed by the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Editorial Statement Items for inclusion in Biofeedback should be forwarded to the AAPB office. Material must be in pub-lishable form upon submission. Deadlines for receipt of material are as follows: • November 1 for Spring issue, published March 31. • April 1 for Summer issue, published June 30. • May 15 for Fall issue, published September 30. • September 1 for Winter issue, published December 31. Articles should be of general interest to the AAPB membership, informative and, where possible , factually based. The editor reserves the right to accept or reject any material and to make editorial and copy changes as deemed necessary. Feature articles should not exceed 2,500 words; department articles, 700 words; and letters to the editor, 250 words. Manuscripts should be submitted on disk, preferably Microsoft Word or WordPerfect, for Macintosh or Windows, together with hard copy of the manuscript indicating any special text formatting. Also submit a biosketch (30 words) and photo of the author. All artwork accompanying manuscripts must be camera-ready. Graphics and photos may be embedded in Word files to indicate position only. Please include the original, high-resolution graphic files with your submission – at least 266dpi at final print size. TIFF or EPS preferred. AAPB is not responsible for the loss or return of unsolicited articles. Biofeedback accepts paid display and classified advertising from individuals and organizations providing products and services for those concerned with the practice of applied psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Inquiries about advertising rates and discounts should be addressed to Denise Townsend dytownsend@earthlink.net. Changes of address, notification of materials not received, inquiries about membership and other matters should be directed to the AAPB Office: The articles in this issue reflect the opinions of the authors, and do not reflect the policies or official guidelines of AAPB, unless stated otherwise. Fall 2004 4 Biofeedback The cover of this Fall 2004 issue of Biofeedback Magazine shows an ancient seal of a yogi seated in meditation, from the Mohenjo-Daro region of India, ca. 2,500 B.C.E i. Our cover introduces this special issue of the Biofeedback magazine: " Meditation: Elevating Consciousness, Improving Health. " Yogic practices, including meditation, date back approximately 4500-5000 years, representing an original system of mind-body theories and practices, originating as spiritual practices within a complex cultural and spiritual tradition. …
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The Caenorhabditis elegans germ line is an outstanding model system in which to study the control of cell division and differentiation. Although many of the molecules that regulate germ cell proliferation and fate decisions have been identified, how these signals interact with cellular dynamics and physical forces within the gonad remains poorly understood. We therefore developed a dynamic, 3D in silico model of the C. elegans germ line, incorporating both the mechanical interactions between cells and the decision-making processes within cells. Our model successfully reproduces key features of the germ line during development and adulthood, including a reasonable ovulation rate, correct sperm count, and appropriate organization of the germ line into stably maintained zones. The model highlights a previously overlooked way in which germ cell pressure may influence gonadogenesis, and also predicts that adult germ cells might be subject to mechanical feedback on the cell cycle akin to contact inhibition. We provide experimental data consistent with the latter hypothesis. Finally, we present cell trajectories and ancestry recorded over the course of a simulation. The novel approaches and software described here link mechanics and cellular decisionmaking, and are applicable to modeling other developmental and
That Unwanted Feeling

This paper explores the emotion of disappointment in organizations and develops a new line of theorizing inspired by psychoanalytic object-relations theory. Existing literature frames disappointment as a threat to organizational effectiveness, as both a response and an anticipation of failure and as an emotion that needs to be managed in order to prevent it from damaging organizational morale and performance. This only captures part of the complexity of disappointment and leaves unexplored its potential contribution to organizational and individual learning and even creativity. The paper develops a theoretical framework which depicts disappointment in three configurations or positions, and it establishes the potential of disappointment acting as an integrative emotion within organizations. The framework accounts for an apparent contradiction in organizational members’ experience of disappointment – that it is, at the same time, seen as ‘of little concern’ to individuals, and yet viewed as capable of undermining stability and destroying positive feelings. The paper shows how disappointment is connected to the dynamics of blame in organizations but, when fully appreciated, can offer a way of moving beyond these dynamics by recognizing partial failure within an organization and turning it into the basis for organizational learning. Introduction This paper explores the emotion of disappointment in organizational settings and begins to theorize its vicissitudes and ramifications for organizational life. Existing literature usually frames disappointment as a potential threat to organizational effectiveness and morale and as something that needs to be managed and controlled. We suggest that this captures only some of the complexities of disappointment in organizations and leaves unexplored its potential for creativity and organizational learning; it also flattens the dynamics and diversity assumed by disappointment in organizations. As emotional arenas, organizations frequently become terrains of disappointment for their members or arenas where disappointment merges with other emotions, such as shame, guilt and anxiety. We propose that not
A compendium of pseudoholomorphic beasts in R × ( S 1 × S 2 )

This article describes various moduli spaces of pseudoholomorphic curves on the symplectization of a particular overtwisted contact structure on S1 × S2 . This contact structure appears when one considers a closed self dual form on a 4– manifold as a symplectic form on the complement of its zero locus. The article is focussed mainly on disks, cylinders and three-holed spheres, but it also supplies groundwork for a description of moduli spaces of curves with more punctures and non-zero genus. AMS Classification numbers Primary: 32Q65 Secondary: 57R17, 57R57
Influence of postoperative adhesions after caesarean section on chronic lower back pain – A pilot study of osteopathic manipulative treatment.

Background: Despite the prevalence of abdominal adhesions after a caesarean section, there exist few postoperative treatment approaches which specifically target adhesions or establish their connection with chronic lower back pain (cLBP). Aims: To investigate if the osteopathic approach of treating adhesions after a caesarean section reduces existing cLBP symptoms and alleviates associated pain. Methods: The subjects received two 30-minute treatments with a one week pause between treatments. The intervention group A (n=18), those who received osteopathic treatment, were compared to a control group B (n=16), who received scar treatment using traditional physiotherapy. The evaluation of subjective (pain intensity with a numeric rating scale, or NRS) and objective (symptom evaluation using the Oswestry Low Back Pain Questionnaire) parameters was accomplished using questionnaires before and after the treatments. Results: Pain intensity reduced clinically relevant in group A by MA21=-2.6; SDA21=1.33 on the NRS. The average Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) in group A decreased from M1=18.3%; SD1=7.8 to M2=6.2%; SD2=6.2. In group B, the decrease from M1=19.1%; SD1=11.1 to M2=14.0%; SD2=10.1 was significantly smaller (p=0,005). Conclusions: Postoperative adhesions could cause cLBP. Treatment of adhesions using oste-opathy results in a significant reduction of pain symptoms for cLBP. Due to the sample size calculation, further studies addressing adhesions and chronic lower back pain would be rec-ommended. Keywords: peritoneal adhesions; visceral adhesions; caesarean section; chronic lower back pain (cLBP)
A Study on Prediction of Weld Geometry in Laser Overlap Welding of Low Carbon Galvanized Steel Using ANN-Based Models

Predictive modelling for quality analysis becomes one of the most critical requirements for a continuous improvement of reliability, efficiency and safety of laser welding process. Accurate and effective model to perform non-destructive quality estimation is an essential part of this assessment. This paper presents a structured approach developed to design an effective artificial neural network based model for predicting the weld bead dimensional characteristic in laser overlap welding of low carbon galvanized steel. The modelling approach is based on the analysis of direct and interaction effects of laser welding parameters such as laser power, welding speed, laser beam diameter and gap on weld bead dimensional characteristics such as depth of penetration, width at top surface and width at interface. The data used in this analysis was derived from structured experimental investigations according to Taguchi method and exhaustive FEM based 3D modelling and simulation efforts. Using a factorial design, different neural network based prediction models were developed, implemented and evaluated. The models were trained and tested using experimental data, supported with the data generated by the 3D simulation. Hold-out test and k-fold cross validation combined to various statistical tools were used to evaluate the influence of the laser welding parameters on the performances of the models. The results demonstrated that the proposed approach resulted successfully in a consistent model providing accurate and reliable predictions of weld bead dimensional characteristics under variable welding conditions. The best model presents prediction errors lower than 7% for the three weld quality characteristics.
LATTE Linking Acoustic Tests and Tagging Using Statistical Estimation

Abstract : We aim to construct and fit mathematical models of beaked whales diving behavior, and their response to MFA sonar. These models will be parameterized by fitting them simultaneously to three sources of data: (1) short-term, high fidelity tagging studies on individual whales (some of which comes from animals exposed to acoustic stimuli); (2) medium-term satellite tagging studies of individual whales (some of which we hope will come from data collected during navy exercises); and (3) long-term passive acoustic monitoring from bottom-mounted hydrophones (much of which comes from data collected during navy exercises). All data come from the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC), Bahamas, and the surrounding area. Hence our models and predictions will be directly applicable to animals in that area, although we hope they will be of more general relevance. Outputs of the model are designed to be compatible with risk evaluation and mitigation tools and models developed under other ONR initiatives, such as Effects of Sound on the Marine Environment (ESME) and Population Consequences of Acoustic Disturbance (PCADS).
Traffic Engineering in Software Defined Network (SDN)

- An important technique to optimize a network and improving network stability is traffic engineering. With the growing demand for traffic, traffic engineering can reduce service deterioration and network failure. Allow networks to adapt to changing traffic conditions, the research community proposed several traffic engineering techniques to traditional network architecture. However, the traditional network architecture is difficult to manage. Software Defined Networks (SDN) is a new network model that decouples the control and data layers of network devices. It promises to simplify network administration, introduce network programming capacity and provide an overview the state of the network. To exploit the potential of SDN, new traffic engineering methods are needed. This article provides an overview of state of the art in traffic engineering. It focuses on some of Traffic engineering methods for traditional network architecture and lessons learned. Better traffic engineering methods for SDN based networks. This article also examines the challenges and future of research.
AN ANALYSIS TECHNIQUE TO INCREASE TESTABILITY OF CLASS-COMPONENT Miss Supaporn Kansomkeat A Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Program in Computer Engineering

Testing software is made easier when testability is high. In general, increasing testability allows faults to be detected more efficiently. Component-based software is often constructed from third party software components. When this is done, the reused components must be retested in the new environment to ensure that they integrate correctly into the new context. Therefore, it is helpful to increase a component's testability before it is reused. Also, it is helpful to measure a component's testability to indicate the difficulty of revealing faults. Some information about components is needed to increase and measure component's testability, such as information gotten through program analysis. A crucial property of reused software components is that the source is not available, making program analysis significantly more difficult. This thesis addresses this problem by performing program analysis at bytecode level. This bytecode analysis technique increases and measures component testability without requiring access to the source code. A component's bytecode is analyzed to gather control and data flow information, which is then used to obtain definition and use information of method and class variable of component. Then, the definition and use information is used to increase component testability during component integration, and measure component testability for estimating the difficulty of testing. We have implemented the technique and applied it on some sampled components. Experimental results reveal that fault detection ability can be increased by using our increasing testability process. Also, the proposed testability measurement is appropriate in indicating component testability. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS First, I am especially deeply grateful to my thesis advisor, Associate Professor Dr. Wanchai Rivepiboon, for his continuous support in the Ph.D program. Without his encouragement and constant guidance, I could not have finished this dissertation. Besides my advisors, I would like to thank Professor Dr. Jeff Offutt of George Mason University for hosting me during parts of this research. Moreover, he also gave me valuable suggestions and comments. More importantly, he taught me how to write academic papers. Let me also say 'thank you' to all members of the Software Engineering Laboratory for their helps and discussions on my thesis. Thanks also go to Dr. Natenapa Sriharee and Mr. Tawa Kampachua for being my friend thru all my Ph.D. life. My special thanks go to my family for their support.
C-phycocyanin from Arthrospira maxima LJGR 1 : production , extraction and protection 1

659 | P a g e c o u n c i l f o r I n n o v a t i v e R e s e a r c h M a r c h 2 0 1 6 w w w . c i r w o r l d . c o m C-phycocyanin from Arthrospira maxima LJGR1: production, extraction and protection Antonio-Marcos E. , Hernández-Vázquez L. , Olguín EJ. , Monroy O. & Navarro-Ocaña A. 1,2,4 Biological and Health Sciences Division, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana; Av. San Rafael Atlixco 186, Col.Vicentina, 09340 Iztapalapa, Cd de México. luna.gad@gmail.com, monroy@xanum.uam. mx 3 Environmental Biotechnology Group. Institute of Ecology.Antigua a Coatepec 351, Congregación El Haya, 91070 Xalapa, Veracruz. 5 Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico. Av. Universidad 3000, CircuitoExterior, Ciudad Universitaria 04510 Coyoacán, Cd. de México. arturono@unam.mx 1st ABSTRACT
U. of Iowa 97-2 Multi-Species Test of Ion Cyclotron Resonance Heating at High Altitudes by

Observations of ion distributions and plasma waves obtained by the Dynamics Explorer 1 satellite in the high-altitude, nightside auroral zone are used to study ion energization for three ion species. A number of theoretical models have been proposed to account for the transverse heating of these ion populations. One of these, the ion cyclotron resonance heating (ICRH) mechanism, explains ion conic formation through ion cyclotron resonance with broadband electromagnetic wave turbulence in the vicinity of the characteristic ion cyclotron frequency. The cyclotron resonant heating of the ions by lowfrequency electromagnetic waves is an important energy source for the transport of ions from the ionosphere to the magnetosphere. In this paper we test the applicability of the ICRH mechanism to three simultaneously heated and accelerated ion species by modelling the ion conic formation in terms of a resonant wave-particle interaction in which the ions extract energy from the portion of the broadband electromagnetic wave spectrum which includes the ion cyclotron frequency. Using a Monte Carlo technique we evaluate the ion heating produced by the electromagnetic turbulence at low frequencies and find that the wave amplitudes near the ion cyclotron frequencies are sufficient to explain the observed ion energies.
Breast ultrasound outcomes for mass lesions on breast imaging reporting and data system, category 0, mammograms

Poster: "ECR 2011 / C-0426 / Breast ultrasound outcomes for mass lesions on breast imaging reporting and data system, category 0, mammograms " by: "P. A. Zanello, A. F. C. Robim, T. M. G. Oliveira, J. M. Sarmento, C. R. Monteiro, H. H. A. Carrara, J. A. Moreira, J. Elias Jr, V. F. Muglia ; Ribeirao Preto/BR"