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Accumulation of lipids in Schistosoma mansoni sporocysts cultured in vitro.

Abstract Neutral lipids were detected histochemically in mother and daughter sporocysts of Schistosoma mansoni cultured in vitro. These lipids progressively increased with prolonged culture. There was little phospholipid and no fatty acid, esterases, or lipases found in sporocysts by the methods employed. Mother and daughter sporocysts incorporated labeled acetate from the culture medium but no further information was obtained on the complex lipid-synthesizing capabilities of these organisms.
Synthesis, solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance characterization and chromatographic evaluation of a diphenylphosphine-octadecylsilane hybrid bonded phase

Abstract Mixed-mode bonded phases consisting of diphenylphosphinoethylsilane concurrently immobilized with octadecyldimethylsilane were synthesized. Elemental analysis and solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy were employed in order to characterize the surface structure. Using the techniques of cross-polarization/magic angle spinning, 13C, 31P and 29Si NMR spectra were obtained with a resolution approaching that usually obtained for liquids. The novel diphenylphosphine-octadecylsilane (DPP-ODS) bonded phase was then evaluated for its chromatographic potential in the separation of a series of aromatic compounds. Preliminary results indicate that the column prepared from this material is a ”hybrid“, exhibiting reversed-phase character under hydroorganic eluent conditions, and polar character when the eluent is non-polar.
women's rights are human rights: the merging of feminine and feminist interests among El Salvador's mothers of the disappeared (CO‐MADRES)

Using a detailed ethnographic analysis of El Salvador's mother's of the disappeared (CO-MADRES), I suggest that to look at multiple facets of women's identities and the ways in which they both accommodate and resist dominant ideologies of gender hierarchy and national security best explains their political activity. I propose this approach as an alternative to dichotomies such as feminine versus feminist movements. Personal narratives and testimonies document how the CO-MADRES have incorporated issues of state repression, domestic inequality, and women's sexuality into a new discourse on human rights.
Radioimmunoassay of Insulin-like Growth Factors I and II in the Cerebrospinal Fluid of Patients with Pituitary and Other Central Nervous System Tumors

Tumor cells are characterized by abnormalities in growth and metabolism, including the autocrine secretion of certain growth factors. On the basis of our previous demonstration of the production of insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) and their binding proteins by central nervous system (CNS) tumors, we asked whether the levels of IGFs in the CSF may be altered in patients with pituitary and other CNS tumors and may reflect autocrine secretion. We used specific radioimmuoassays for IGF-I and -II and measured these growth factors in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from 26 patients with tumors located adjacent to the ventricular system. The tumors included were eight pituitary tumors (five nonsecreting, three growth hormone secreting), five gliomas, two meningiomas, five medulloblastomas, three metastases, and three other tumors. CSF from patients without tumors served as controls. For radioimmunoassay, CSF was treated with acetic acid overnight and IGF-binding proteins were separated from IGFs by C-2 solid phase cartridge extraction. The pituitary tumors were characterized by significantly elevated levels of IGFs in the CSF. In nonseceting pituitary tumors, the levels of IGF-I in the CSF were similar to normal levels, whereas IGF-II levels were significantly elevated. In acromegalic patients, levels of both IGF-I and -II in the CSF were significantly elevated compared with normal levels and compared with levels in patients with nonsecreting tumors. In contrast, the levels of IGFs in the CSF from most of the primary and metastatic CNS CNS tumors did not significantly differ from normal values. In summary, although IGFs may contribute to the regulation of cell growth in primary CNS tumors, CSF levels are not elevated.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
Terahertz imaging of breast cancer margin using the Linear Sampling Method

This work shows the basis for the use of the Linear Sampling Method (LSM) for imaging breast cancer tumor margins. The LSM has shown capability of low computational cost and qualitative shape and tomography image reconstruction in the microwave frequency range. Terahertz image reconstruction results of excised breast cancer tumor margins will be presented in the conference. The LSM algorithm will be examined on THz measurement data to be obtained using a pulsed terahertz imaging and spectroscopy system.
The upper critical magnetic field of Gd1.2Mo6Se8

Abstract The ternary compound Gd 1.2 Mo 6 Se 8 orders antiferromagnetically in the superconducting state at a Neel temperature T N =0.75 K. The upper critical magnetic field determined from ac magnetic susceptibility measurements is presented. Theoretical fits to the data are discussed.
THE STEADY-STATE SYSTEM IN IMMUNE HEMOLYSIS DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS; APPLICATION TO THE ENUMERATION OF SAC'4.

Abstract The occurrence of a steady state in the reaction between EAC′4, C′1a and C′2 has been demonstrated. This steady state is characterized by a constant concentration of SAC′1a,4,2a+SAC′4,2a and a slow linear decrease in C′2 concentration. A model for this system, which is based on the assumptions that C′1a combines reversibly with SAC′4 and that the formation of SAC′1a,4,2a from SAC′1a,4 conforms to enzyme kinetics, accounts for all the observed properties of the reaction. Detailed analysis of the system indicates that it provides a method for the enumeration of SAC′4 in a preparation of EAC′4.
Factors related to agreement between self-reported and conventional Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) scores

Background: Although the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) remains a widely used scale for evaluating impairments in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), EDSS assessments are infeasible in ce...
Localized vibrational modes in perfect crystals

Abstract The possibility that photo-physical persistence in solids may stem not only from the way atoms are rearranged but also from the way vibrational energy is distributed locally has led us to reexamine the anharmonic properties of simple lattice systems. We find that lattice anharmonicity may make localized vibrational excitations in perfect crystals allowed. In addition, they may be trapped at defects at low temperatures only to be released into the lattice at a higher temperature. Two defect systems KI : Ag+ and Pb : Sn, which exhibit anomalous low-temperature properties, are reexamined from this perspective.
Generalization peak shift in rats under conditions of positive reinforcement and avoidance

Rats were trained to discriminate between two click frequencies. One frequency was associated with either variable-interval food reinforcement (Experiment 1) or free-operant avoidance (Experiment 2). The other frequency was associated with the absence of food in Experiment 1 and the absence of shock in Experiment 2. On a click frequency generalization test, the rats in both experiments showed positive peak shift with the shape of the relative gradients being very similar. This is the first reported instance of peak shift in rats when responding was maintained by an avoidance contingency. Nondifferentially trained controls showed that this shift was due exclusively to associative processes, with nonassociative stimulus factors in themselves apparently making no contribution to increased rates at particular stimulus values. These results show the comparability of appetitive and aversive control and support the position that gradient differences do not result from approach versus avoidance per se.
Difficulties and Characteristics of Students from Developing Countries in Using American Libraries

This study was designed to examine the difficulties of students from developing countries in using American libraries. Fifty-four, mostly Asian, students studying at the University of California, Berkeley, were interviewed. The results reveal that these students encountered numerous problems in using their school's libraries. The problems included insufficient English proficiency, making it difficult to understand library terminology and policy; unfamiliarity with American libraries' classification system, subject headings, reference works, and open stacks
Neonatal Vocal Cord Paralysis

Neonatal vocal cord paralysis (VCP) remains an important cause of acute and chronic respiratory compromise in infants. Despite a normal cry, infants who have bilateral VCP may present with marked respiratory distress, and emergency tracheostomy is a lifesaving procedure in the most severe cases. Unilateral VCP usually causes more pronounced abnormalities of the infant9s voice, but respiratory symptoms are typically mild. VCP most commonly results from iatrogenic causes due to injury to the left recurrent laryngeal nerve during cardiac surgery. VCP also can result from congenital or neurologic disorders. Vocal cord dysfunction usually improves over time but may take years to resolve. Infants who have VCP are at risk for aspiration, prolonged duration of mechanical ventilation, reactive airway disease, and persistent feeding problems. Serial examination of vocal cord function at regular intervals using flexible fiberoptic endoscopy or direct laryngoscopy is essential to monitor airway patency and document improvement or resolution of paralysis over time. Affected infants also must be followed closely to determine the need for future medical or surgical intervention.
Change of calibration of diffraction-based particle sizers in dense sprays

A calibration procedure for diffraction-based particle-sizing instruments using multielement detectors is briefly reviewed. The effects of multiple scattering due to dense sprays on the calibration of these instruments are then examined over a range of sprays with Sauter mean diameters from 20 to 55 microns. An empirical scheme to correct for changes in calibration due to dense sprays or other scattering media is presented.
The ''I'' in ISCT: Normative and Empirical Facets of Integration

Integrative social contracts theory (ISCT) is a novel approach to normative questions and has been widely evaluated, discussed, and applied by academics and practitioners alike. While the “I” in ISCT leads the title, it has not received the analytical attention it deserves, especially since the “integrative” component in ISCT is multifaceted and at the conceptual core of the theory. In this paper we therefore take a closer look at two facets of integration. First, we examine the normative integration that takes place in ISCT. For our analysis we draw on theories of legitimacy and obligation. Second, given that empirical inquiry is an important part of the normative integration, we take a closer look at how research that has applied or used ISCT has embraced the empirical components of the theory. This analysis of the normative–empirical integration focuses on problems and realities of empirical inquiry in ISCT.
RECEPTORS ON IMMUNOCOMPETENT CELLS : II. SPECIFICITY AND NATURE OF RECEPTORS ON DINITROPHENYLATED GUINEA PIG ALBUMIN-125I-BINDING LYMPHOCYTES OF NORMAL GUINEA PIGS

Nonimmunized guinea pigs possess rare lymphocytes which bind sufficient 2,4-dinitrophenyl-guinea pig albumin-125I (DNP-GPA) to their surface to be detected by short-term radioautography. The cells occur in the lymph nodes, spleen, peripheral blood, and bone marrow with a frequency of ∼40/100,000 lymphocytes, but are absent from the thymus. The receptors of these cells are largely specific for the haptenic group (ϵ-DNP-L-lysine) as shown by inhibition of DNP-GPA-125I binding with ϵ-DNP-L-lysine and with DNP bovine serum albumin (DNP-BSA). Furthermore, these cells specifically adsorb to agarose beads to which either DNP-GPA, DNP-BSA, or DNP-keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) has been covalently linked. This hapten specific depletion of DNP-GPA-125I antigen-binding cells (ABC) correlates with a similar diminution in the capacity of adsorbed populations to transfer primary responsiveness to DNP-KLH to irradiated syngeneic recipients. Fluoresceinated anti-immunoglobulin binds to the surface of some guinea pig lymphocytes, and all DNP-GPA-125I ABC, as shown by a double-label technique. The great majority of DNP-GPA ABC and human γ-globulin ABC possess surface Ig molecules of the γ2 heavy chain class. Preincubation of cell suspensions with anti-γ2 antibody markedly diminishes the number of DNP-GPA-125I ABC which are detected, strongly suggesting that the receptors of these cells are immunoglobulin molecules, most of which possess γ2 heavy chains. The specificity characteristics of DNP-GPA-125I ABC are strikingly different from those of cells mediating a cellular immune response to DNP-GPA, indicating major differences in the specificity and nature of the receptors of these cell types.
A Review of Fatigue Crack Growth for Pipeline Steels Exposed to Hydrogen

Hydrogen pipeline systems offer an economical means of storing and transporting energy in the form of hydrogen gas. Pipelines can be used to transport hydrogen that has been generated at solar and wind farms to and from salt cavern storage locations. In addition, pipeline transportation systems will be essential before widespread hydrogen fuel cell vehicle technology becomes a reality. Since hydrogen pipeline use is expected to grow, the mechanical integrity of these pipelines will need to be validated under the presence of pressurized hydrogen. This paper focuses on a review of the fatigue crack growth response of pipeline steels when exposed to gaseous hydrogen environments. Because of defect-tolerant design principles in pipeline structures, it is essential that designers consider hydrogen-assisted fatigue crack growth behavior in these applications.
Severe iron deficiency anemia and asymptomatic nodular gastroduodenitis: an uncommon presentation of Helicobacter pylori infection in a child.

Hbelicobacter pylori (Hp) infection is well established as a cause of gastritis and duodenal ulceration in children. The prevalence of colonization with Hp is inversely related to age; a higher prevalence is seen in children in developing countries and those of lower socioeconomic status. Colonization of the gastric mucosa with Hp is associated with chronic gastritis in children;' however, often there are
Nocturia and overnight polysomnography in Parkinson disease

Aim Characterize clinical factors related to nocturia and sleep disruption in Parkinson disease (PD) using polysomnography (PSG). Methods Sixty-three PD patients were recruited regardless of sleep or voiding complaints from a university-based movement disorders clinic for a 48 hr inpatient PSG protocol. Nocturia frequency and bother related to urinary symptoms were assessed using the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and were corroborated by measurements of PSG-defined sleep made immediately preceding and subsequent to each in-lab voiding episode. PSG measures included whole-night total sleep time (TST), sleep efficiency (SE), apnea/hypopnea index (AHI), and time to PSG-defined sleep following nocturia episodes. Differences between groups were assessed using Mantel–Haenszel chi-square, t-tests, or Wilcoxon signed rank tests. Linear regression was used to assess factors associated with reported nocturia frequency. Results Sixty patients completed the IPSS. Thirty-seven (61%) reported at least two nocturia episodes nightly; those individuals demonstrated lower PSG-defined SE (P = 0.01) and TST (P = 0.02) than patients with 0–1 episodes. Participants reporting 2–3 episodes of nocturia with high bother on the IPSS (n = 12) demonstrated lower whole-night TST (280.5 ± 116.1 min vs. 372.5 ± 58.7 min, P = 0.03) and worse SE (59.2 ± 22.7% vs. 75.9 ± 11.2%, P = 0.04) when compared to participants with 2–3 episodes of nocturia with low bother (n = 13). Conclusions These results verify objectively that PD patients with nocturia have poor sleep. Furthermore, among individuals with comparable levels of reported nocturia, higher bother is associated with poorer sleep as defined on PSG. Neurourol. Urodynam. Published 2013. This article is a U.S. Government work and is in the public domain in the USA. Neurourol. Urodynam. 32:1080–1085, 2013.
Balanced aspect ratio trees: combining the advantages of k-d trees and octrees

Given a set S of n points on Rd, we show, for fixed d, how to construct in O(nlogn) time a data structure we call the balanced aspect ratio (BAR) tree. A BAR tree is a binary space partition tree on S that has O(logn) depth in which every region is convex and “fat” (that is, has a bounded aspect ratio). While previous hierarchical data structures such as k-d trees, quadtrees, octrees, fair-split trees, and balanced box decompositions can guarantee some of these properties, we know of no previous data structure that combines all of these properties simultaneously. The BAR tree data structure has numerous applications ranging from geometric searching problems in fixed dimensional space to the visualization of graphs and three-dimensional worlds.
Experimental assessment of a process-workflow redesign agent

Today, a second generation of computer based reengineering tools employ knowledge systems technology to automate and support key, intellectual activities required for effective process-workflow redesign. But a central question remains as to the effectiveness of redesign through such knowledge systems. The research described in the paper is focused on testing the effectiveness of knowledge based, process-workflow redesign systems. We employ one such system called "KOPeR-lite" as a platform for experimentation to assess the relative efficacy of redesigns generated by computer versus those developed by people. In this sense, we conduct a modified Turing Test to compare redesign performance of reengineering analysts with that of the knowledge system. A number of important conclusions have implications for process-workflow redesign and practice, including issues associated with leading adoption of knowledge system technology and extension of redesign automation systems such as KOPeR-lite.
Solutions of several color matching problems using convex projection theory

Uses the method of projections onto convex sets (POCS) to solve several problems related to color matching. As is well known POCS is an iterative algorithm that projects onto a sequence of constraint sets and eventually produces a solution that satisfies all prior known constraints. Among the questions addressed are: (1) what is the smallest adjustment required of a given spectrum to produce color matching in a color sensitive visual system? and (2) what contributions of basis colors will produce a match to a particular set of measurements?. >
A Comparison of Yarn Evenness and Imperfection Data

The results of testing a large number of rotor yam samples for evenness and imper fections by an instrument operating on capacitance principles are compared with like data produced by a yam monitoring system based on optical methods. The yams vary in the cotton used, type, and linear density. While there is a reasonably good correlation between measures of non-uniformity (CV%), correlations between measures of thick places are improved by accounting for yarn type. The yam diameter data from the monitoring system show that the increase in yarn bulk by using a different combination of machine parameters is constant for a range of yam linear densities. In this study, knitting yarns are 12% more bulky than weaving yarns.
Development of a graphical interface for robotic operation in a hazardous environment

It has been shown through three demonstrations conducted between 1988 and 1990 that a graphics representation of a remote robotic system generated in real time is a practical and useful approach. The user is able to monitor accurately the actions of the remote system when it is executing an autonomous function and to intervene quickly to take direct control when needed. The computer architecture used in the program allows for the easy integration of multiple processes running on several different computers, and is seen as a truly significant aspect of this program. >
Quantitative and Qualitative Immune Reconstitution Following Umbilical Cord Blood Transplantation

Delayed neutrophil and platelet engraftment as well as slow reconstitution of T, B, natural killer, and dendritic cells have been observed after umbilical cord blood transplantation (UCBT). Even after quantitative recovery, there are qualitative differences in immune reconstitution after UCBT compared to recovery after transplantation of an adult stem cell source. The cord blood graft has a unique composition and pattern of cellular programming. Several lines of evidence indicate that lymphocyte reconstitution after UCBT is characterized by restricted T cell repertoire diversity. This results in a low incidence of graft-versus-host disease but an accompanying high rate of infections. Detailed studies of immune reconstitution are being carried out to enable new approaches to enhance immune function and to prevent infectious complications and transplant-related mortality after UCBT.
Epigenome overlap measure (EPOM) for comparing tissue/cell types based on chromatin states

The dynamics of epigenomic marks in their relevant chromatin states regulate distinct gene expression patterns, biological functions and phenotypic variations in biological processes. The availability of high-throughput epigenomic data generated by next-generation sequencing technologies allows a data-driven approach to evaluate the similarities and differences of diverse tissue and cell types in terms of epigenomic features. While ChromImpute has allowed for the imputation of large-scale epigenomic information to yield more robust data to capture meaningful relationships between biological samples, widely used methods such as hierarchical clustering and correlation analysis cannot adequately utilize epigenomic data to accurately reveal the distinction and grouping of different tissue and cell types. We utilize a three-step testing procedure–ANOVA, t test and overlap test to identify tissue/cell-type- associated enhancers and promoters and to calculate a newly defined Epigenomic Overlap Measure (EPOM). EPOM results in a clear correspondence map of biological samples from different tissue and cell types through comparison of epigenomic marks evaluated in their relevant chromatin states. Correspondence maps by EPOM show strong capability in distinguishing and grouping different tissue and cell types and reveal biologically meaningful similarities between Heart and Muscle, Blood & T-cell and HSC & B-cell, Brain and Neurosphere, etc. The gene ontology enrichment analysis both supports and explains the discoveries made by EPOM and suggests that the associated enhancers and promoters demonstrate distinguishable functions across tissue and cell types. Moreover, the tissue/cell-type-associated enhancers and promoters show enrichment in the disease-related SNPs that are also associated with the corresponding tissue or cell types. This agreement suggests the potential of identifying causal genetic variants relevant to cell-type-specific diseases from our identified associated enhancers and promoters. The proposed EPOM measure demonstrates superior capability in grouping and finding a clear correspondence map of biological samples from different tissue and cell types. The identified associated enhancers and promoters provide a comprehensive catalog to study distinct biological processes and disease variants in different tissue and cell types. Our results also find that the associated promoters exhibit more cell-type-specific functions than the associated enhancers do, suggesting that the non-associated promoters have more housekeeping functions than the non-associated enhancers.
The Myth of Reciprocity

In anthropology, the concept of reciprocity has received great analytic stress. In part, this is because many analysts have placed a high ethical value on reciprocity, and have felt it worthwhile to study this phenomenon. In part, this is because reciprocity has been tied to certain notions about social stability. For instance, Marcel Mauss (1925) argued that various types of reciprocal exchange serve not only as a cohesive force internally, but also as a substitute or a replacement for war externally. Curiously, most anthropological analyses of reciprocity have focused on rather vague ethnographic impressions, rather than any type of quantitative evidence (a major exception is Henry, 1951). And few of the theoretical discussions about reciprocity have been accompanied by empirical evidence which permits any type of rigorous hypothesis testing. In this essay we hope to take steps in remedying this situation.
Retroactive auditing

Retroactive auditing is a new approach for detecting past intrusions and vulnerability exploits based on security patches. It works by spawning two copies of the code that was patched, one with and one without the patch, and running both of them on the same inputs observed during the system's original execution. If the resulting outputs differ, an alarm is raised, since the input may have triggered the patched vulnerability. Unlike prior tools, retroactive auditing does not require developers to write predicates for each vulnerability.
Abstract CSF1-2: Controversies in Screening for Breast Cancer

Over the last 10 years, we have learned a great deal about breast cancer. We now know that all breast cancers are not the same. Whether defined by receptor status or molecular subtype, we now know that there is a range of growth rates and associated risk of metastases for each breast cancer subtype. It stands to reason then that the impact of screening is likely to be different for each breast cancer subtype. And of course, every woman is not the same, and consideration of both genetic predisposition and the context of competing health risks should play a role in optimizing screening strategies for women. The goal of this talk is to integrate these considerations with the observations on breast cancer incidence over the past 25 years since the advent of screening. The rise in the incidence of early stage disease, particularly for women over the age of 50, has not been accompanied by a commensurate decline in the incidence of regional cancers. Regional or more locally advanced cancers are more likely to present at younger ages, and as interval cancers. On the other hand, indolent disease is more likely to appear in women of older age. This knowledge helps us to understand how to better personalize screening recommendations and better understand the screening trial data and the differential impact by age as well as the US Preventive Services Task Force screening guidelines. The screening trials also reflect an era when systemic treatment was quite different than it is today. Moreover, recent data suggest that the impact of optimal systemic treatment reduces the impact of screening. Finally, we must take into account the fact that screening is more likely to detect indolent cancers (IDLE tumors) when they are present. These insights present opportunities to improve our approach to screening which may in turn reduce the burden of cancer and cancer diagnosis. Citation Information: Cancer Res 2010;70(24 Suppl):Abstract nr CSF1-2.
Population Fluctuations of the European Corn Borer, Ostrinia nubilalis , at Waseca, Minnesota, 1948–70

Seasonal changes of populations of the European corn borer, Ostrinia nubilalis (Hubner) were observed in one early-planted corn field in Waseca, Minnesota, from 1948 to 1970. The results of the 1st 10 years, 1948 to 1957, were published in 1959. This paper presents the results from 1958 to 1970, and discusses the population changes for the entire 23-year period. During this period some agricultural practices, natural enemies, and the varied climatic factors have been responsible for the haphazard variations of corn borer populations from year to year. Superimposed on these changes, there was a long term cooling trend from 1960 to 1969. The temperature in 1970 showed an upturn that was responsible for the highest corn borer population since 1949–52 peaks. It is concluded that corn borer populations in the area were kept at relatively low levels by environmental factors, but can return to an economically significant level when temperature becomes favorable.
Neuroeducation: Integrating Brain-Based Psychoeducation into Clinical Practice

Understanding and integrating neuroscience research into clinical practice represents a rapidly growing area in mental health. An expanding body of neuroscience literature increasingly informs clinical practice by validating theory, guiding clinical assessment and conceptualization, directing effective interventions, and facilitating cross-disciplinary communication. Little attention, however, has been given to the use of neuroeducation with clients. In this article, the author provides mental health counselors with a definition of neuroeducation and a rationale for incorporating neuroeducation into clinical practice. The author identifies common neuroeducation topics and offers activity suggestions to illustrate their use in counseling. Finally, the author offers best practices for implementing neuroeducation, including attention to counselor competence, client readiness, and neuroscience of learning principles. Implications for research are also discussed.
Assessing and Planning Health Actions During a Crisis.

SUMMARY Initial stage of a disaster is managed with existing resources. The following stages of disaster response often involve assistance from outside of the disaster zone. This may consist of mutual aid from neighboring communities for small-scale incidents but in major disasters, the response is from federal or international agencies or often both. Rapid needs assessment after an incident is a collaborative effort between responding agencies and local emergency preparedness and health authorities. Ideally, a team from responding agencies with intimate knowledge and experience regarding the capabilities and assets of the responding entity along with local authorities, with decision making capacity, who have knowledge of the community, the limitations of the responding agencies and can obtain near real-time information about the incident and subject matter experts (engineering, medical, law enforcement, etc.) comprise the needs assessment team.
Design of Information Publishing System Based on GSM MODEM

After analyzing the deficiency in traditional information publishing system and combining the characteristic of GSM telecommunication,the article discussed the feasibility of short messages sent in groups over the traditional information publishing system,it presented the platform structure and system requirement on the information publishing system based on GSM Modem and analyzed the key technologies on development process.The system can effectively improve office-work efficiency and open new application area for enterprise-level SMS service.
Aldosterone alters the open probability of amiloride-blockable sodium channels in A6 epithelia.

We used patch-clamp methods to examine the effects of depletion and readdition of aldosterone on single, highly selective, amiloride-blockable sodium channels in the A6 cell line. Single-channel ch...
Academic library funding and professional ethics

L'auteur preconise l'octroi de 6% du budget global d'education des universites, aux bibliotheques universitaires aux Etats-Unis
Estimating Total Alkalinity in the Washington State Coastal Zone: Complexities and Surprising Utility for Ocean Acidification Research

Evidence of ocean acidification (OA) throughout the global ocean has galvanized some coastal communities to evaluate carbonate chemistry variations closer to home. An impediment to doing this effectively is that, often, only one carbonate system parameter is measured at a time, while two are required to fully constrain the inorganic carbon chemistry of seawater. In order to leverage the abundant single-carbonate-parameter datasets in Washington State for more rigorous OA research, we have characterized an empirical relationship between total alkalinity (TA) and salinity (TA = 47.7 × S + 647; 1σ = ±17 μmol kg−1) for regional surface waters (≤25 m) that is robust in the salinity range from 20 to 35 for all seasons. The relationship was evaluated using 5 years of 3-h contemporaneous observations of salinity, carbon dioxide partial pressure (pCO2), and pH from a surface mooring on the outer coast of Washington. In situ pCO2 observations and salinity-based estimates of TA were used to calculate pH for comparison with in situ pH measurements. On average, the calculated pH values were 0.02 units lower than the measured pH values across multiple pH sensor deployments and showed extremely high fidelity in tracking the measured high-frequency pH variations. Our results indicate that the TA-salinity relationship will be a useful tool for expanding single-carbonate-parameter datasets in Washington State and quality controlling dual pCO2-pH time series.
The warped mirror: the reflection of the ableist stare in David Lynch’s The Elephant Man

AbstractDavid Lynch’s The Elephant Man tells the story of Joseph Merrick – called John Merrick in the film – a man who lived in Victorian England and who was exhibited in ‘freak’ shows under the moniker ‘The Elephant Man.’ One of Lynch’s central concerns in the film is visuality – how Merrick’s disabled body is seen and looked at, both by the characters in the film and by the film’s audience. Ultimately, at both the narrative level and the cinematic level, Lynch exposes the insidious power of forms of looking at the disabled body that collude with and reinforce ableist social hegemony. Using Lacanian and Foucauldian theory and building on the work of Rosemarie Garland-Thomson and Todd McGowan, this article examines exactly how Lynch is able to achieve this anti-ableist work.
Racial disparities in oropharyngeal cancer survival.

Abstract Background Oropharyngeal cancer is an important cause of mortality and morbidity. Several studies have revealed racial disparities in head and neck cancer outcomes. The goal of our study was to evaluate the impact of race on survival in patients with oropharyngeal cancer, using a large population-based cancer database. Materials and methods This was a retrospective cohort study. Data were extracted from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) 18 Database of the National Cancer Institute. The study cohort included patients diagnosed with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma between 2004 and 2012. The outcomes of interest were overall survival (OS) and disease-specific survival (DSS). Results After adjusting for age, sex, marital status, tumor site, and year of diagnosis, black race was associated with worse OS (HR 1.67, p Conclusion Black race is associated with worse survival in patients with oropharyngeal cancer. Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanism by which race impacts survival in oropharyngeal cancer. This may reveal potential areas of opportunity for public health interventions aimed at addressing disparities in cancer outcomes.
How does intrinsic and extrinsic motivation drive performance culture in organizations

The performance culture of an organization is impacted by the motivation of an organization’s employee. Determining whether or not an employee’s motivation is intrinsic or extrinsic is helpful for ...
Design of a Combined Beacon Receiver and Digital Radiometer for 40 GHz Propagation Measurements at the Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex

NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) have jointly developed an atmospheric propagation terminal to measure and characterize propagation phenomena at 40 GHz at the Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex (MDSCC) in Robledo de Chavela, Spain. The hybrid Q-band system utilizes a novel design which combines a 40 GHz beacon receiver and digital radiometer into the same RF front-end and observes the 39.402 GHz beacon of the European Space Agencys Alphasat Aldo Paraboni TDP5 experiment. Atmospheric measurements include gaseous absorption, rain fade, and scintillation. The radiometric measurement is calibrated by means of an included noise diode as well as tipping calibration. The goals of these measurements are to assist MDSCC mission operations as the facility increasingly supports Ka-band missions, as well as to contribute to the development and improvement of International Telecommunications Union (ITU) models for prediction of communications systems performance within the Q-band through the Aldo Paraboni Experiment. Herein, we provide an overview of the system design, characterization, and plan of operations which commenced at the MDSCC beginning in March 2017.
Existential Family Trauma Therapy

In this article the process of existential family trauma therapy is outlined and described. This process includes the treatment elements of holding, telling, mastering and honoring the family's trauma experiences and trauma pain. Case illustrations are provided and previous research is reviewed.
Within the Rim

American relief initiatives at the outset of World War I bring John Borie and Henry James together.
Adolescent Fertility Attitudes and Childbearing in Early Adulthood

Teens’ attitudes about adolescent childbearing predict childbearing in the short term. If these attitudes reflect persistent goals and values, they may also be linked to later outcomes. To test long-term linkages, we analyze the association of adolescent fertility attitudes with actual and prospective fertility in adulthood using Waves I (1994–1995) and IV (2007–2008) of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health and focusing on men (N = 4275) and women (N = 4418) without a teen birth. For women, we find that more negative teen attitudes predict lower hazards of a first birth up to around age 30 but that teens’ attitudes are unrelated to planned childlessness among those who have not yet had children. Men’s adolescent attitudes are unrelated to actual fertility or prospective intentions. For both men and women, more advantaged individuals are less likely to have had a child by around age 30; socioeconomic advantage is also related to postponement of childbearing rather than planned childlessness, though more so for women than men. We interpret the findings as evidence that, for girls, teens’ attitudes toward adolescent childbearing capture an internalization of social schema about childbearing, childrearing, and sequencing with other life outcomes but do not reflect overall preferences about having children. More work is needed to understand the psychosocial factors that influence men’s fertility.
Flight Wing Polymorphisms in Elmidae and Dryopidae (Coleoptera: Byrrhoidea)

The flight wing shapes of 4,046 specimens representing 62 genera of Elmidae and 21 genera of Dryopidae were examined. Within Elmidae, non-macropterous wings were found only in the subfamily Elminae, while the subfamily Larainae had only macropterous wings. Within Dryopidae, only macropterous wings were present in almost all aquatic or semiaquatic genera, while only non-macropterous wings occurred in almost all terrestrial genera. Thus, flight wing shapes are generally a good indicator of both habitat and phylogenetic relations.
When 10 is enough: Errors on the first 10 items of the Test of Memory Malingering (TOMMe10) and administration time predict freestanding performance validity tests (PVTs) and underperformance on memory measures.

It is critical that we develop more efficient performance validity tests (PVTs). A shorter version of the Test of Memory Malingering (TOMM) that utilizes errors on the first 10 items (TOMMe10) has ...
Early Years of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, the Fetal and Neonatal Physiological Society, and Several Other Groups

Until the mid-twentieth century, academicians in obstetrics and gynecology concentrated their study primarily on the treatment of women’s reproductive maladies and pregnancy. It is difficult to conceive of how elementary and empirical the craft was, even these few years ago. Despite the responsibility for care of the fetus as well as the pregnant mother, there was little interest in the basic biology of reproduction. Since that time, however, the specialty has matured as an academic discipline, joining departments of medicine, pediatrics, surgery, and others as a field making a serious commitment to both basic and clinical investigation of problems in its purview. By increasing the understanding of normal reproductive function and its regulation at the cellular and molecular levels, advancing the technology for diagnosis and treatment, and developing new approaches to therapy, academic obstetricians and gynecologists have dedicated themselves to the improvement of health care of women and their infants. In concert with clinical investigation, basic research has increased enormously our understanding of the regulation and interrelations of the maternal–placental–fetal complex, and the relations of these functions to optimization of the course of pregnancy and to the life and health of the newborn infant.
City energy modelling - Optimising local low carbon transitions with household budget constraints

Abstract Urban areas constitute over three-fourths of the current global economy, house more than half of the global population and consume more than two thirds of final global energy consumption with the consequential greenhouse gas emissions. New dynamics are occurring with cities becoming vectors of sustainable development, through initiatives like the Covenant of Mayors. Innovative approaches and tools are required to support city development planning in compliance with climate change mitigation goals. City planning and management are typically addressed through a fragmented and silo approach, failing to capture the dynamics and complexity of a city energy system. Integrated energy system modelling tools are progressively incorporating increasing realism to enhance results quality and confidence. This paper demonstrates the effects of including household budget constraints in integrated energy system optimisation modelling on low carbon city pathways. The TIMES_EVORA model was used to characterize current and future city energy system, covering all its chain, from energy supply sectors (e.g. electricity production) to end use sectors (e.g. residential and transport). Optimal solutions for meeting Evora municipality (Portugal) 2030 greenhouse gases emissions targets were assessed, combining household budget constraints for the acquisition of more efficient technologies – from appliances to private vehicles. The results showed a decrease of hybrid vehicles ownership in 2030 and a consequent increase of diesel vehicles. The optimal model solution shows a persistence in the acquisition of highly efficient households' appliances and the deployment of additional PV systems to facilitate a reduction of the electricity generation CO2 footprint. This allows to offset the transport CO2 emission increase and provide benefits across all energy system. Improving the integration of behavioural or real-life aspects in energy system optimisation models allows further understanding of city energy systems dynamics and provide robust city decarbonization strategies design. Cities sustainable energy system and urban planning should include different agent's investment constraints in order to avoid technology deployment locking that can compromise cities sustainable pathways.
A Multi-Modal Approach for Blind and Visually Impaired Developers to Edit Webpage Designs

Blind and visually impaired (BVI) individuals are increasingly creating visual content online; however, there is a lack of tools that allow these individuals to modify the visual attributes of the content and verify the validity of those modifications. In this poster paper, we discuss the design and preliminary exploration of a multi-modal and accessible approach for BVI developers to edit visual layouts of webpages while maintaining visual aesthetics.
Nanoimprinted Circular Grating Distributed Feedback Dye Laser

A surface emitting polymer dye laser is fabricated by nanoimprint lithography. The laser cavity consists of a 2nd-order circular grating distributed-feedback structure. This nanoimprinted dye laser offers a low-cost coherent light source for lab-on-chip microsystems.
Front-loaded diazepam versus lorazepam for treatment of alcohol withdrawal agitated delirium.

Abstract Background Front-loaded diazepam is used to rapidly control agitation in patients with severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS). Our institution began using front-loaded lorazepam in August 2017 secondary to a nation-wide shortage of intravenous (IV) diazepam. Currently, there are no studies comparing lorazepam to diazepam for frontloading in severe AWS. Method Retrospective cohort study of all adults presenting to the emergency department with a diagnosis of AWS and prescribed the institution's alcohol withdrawal agitated delirium protocol 8 months pre and post shortage of IV diazepam were eligible inclusion for the study. Of these, 106 patients were front-loaded with diazepam and 70 patients were front-loaded with lorazepam. Results There was no difference in the mean change in Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment of Alcohol Scale, Revised scores 24 h pre and post front-loading in the two groups (−13.9 ± −8.08 vs. −13.1 ± −8.91, p = 0.534). Patients who received front-loaded lorazepam had an increased incidence of ICU-delirium (positive for the Confusion Assessment Method in the ICU: 75% with lorazepam vs. 52.6% with diazepam, p = 0.009) and a higher risk of over-sedation, but this did not reach statistical significance (Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale score Conclusion Front-loaded lorazepam was similar to front-loaded diazepam in controlling AWS symptoms. Lorazepam's delayed onset of action should be considered when determining how quickly repeat doses are administered to avoid the potential for adverse drug events.
Set the Configuration for the Heart of the OS: On the Practicality of Operating System Kernel Debloating

This paper presents a study on the practicality of operating system (OS) kernel debloating---reducing kernel code that is not needed by the target applications---in real-world systems. Despite their significant benefits regarding security (attack surface reduction) and performance (fast boot times and reduced memory footprints), the state-of-the-art OS kernel debloating techniques are seldom adopted in practice, especially in production systems. We identify the limitations of existing kernel debloating techniques that hinder their practical adoption, including both accidental and essential limitations. To understand these limitations, we build an advanced debloating framework named \tool which enables us to conduct a number of experiments on different types of OS kernels (including Linux and the L4 microkernel) with a wide variety of applications (including HTTPD, Memcached, MySQL, NGINX, PHP and Redis). Our experimental results reveal the challenges and opportunities towards making kernel debloating techniques practical for real-world systems. The main goal of this paper is to share these insights and our experiences to shed light on addressing the limitations of kernel debloating in future research and development efforts.