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Laser-induced tissue autofluorescence versus exogenous chemical probe induced fluorescence as an arterial layer detection method: a comparative study

The goal ofihis sludy was o develop a reliable laser inducedfluorescence specira analysis system using the 308nm Excimer Laser as an ablaiion andfluorescence inducing source. During our analysis we also aflempled lo determine whether exogenous chloroeiracycline hydrocloride (CTC) increased the discrimination capacity of the LIFS system. We then assessed the ability of CTC to improve the detection of the boundary between atheroma and normal media.
Administrative perspectives on international partnerships

If international partnerships are to be sustained beyond funding cycles and the initial passions of a faculty champion, they need to become institutionalized into the fabric of the department or institution.
Bridging the application and DBMS divide using static analysis and dynamic profiling

Relational database management systems (RDBMSs) today serve as the backend for many real-world data intensive applications. Database developers use data access APIs such as ADO.NET to execute SQL queries and access data. While modern program analysis and code profilers are extensively used during the software development life cycle, there is a significant gap in these technologies for database applications because these tools have little or no understanding of data access APIs or the DBMS. We have developed tools that: (a) Enhance traditional static analysis of programs by leveraging understanding of database APIs to help developers identify security, correctness and performance problems in the application. This enables such problems to be detected early in the application lifecycle. (b) Extend the existing DBMS and application profiling infrastructure to enable correlation of application events with DBMS events. This allows profiling across application, data access and DBMS layers. We demonstrate how our tools enable a rich class of analysis, tuning and profiling tasks that are otherwise not possible today.
The government printing office cataloging records: Opportunities and problems

Abstract The first part of this article describes the GPO cataloging records on the GPO MARC tapes, on OCLC, and in the monthly Catalog, and introduces a costeffective method of using these records in a library catalog. The second part of the article presents a proposal for the comprehensive correction and updating of the GPO cataloging records.
A taxonomy of parallel techniques for intrusion detection

Intrusion detection systems (IDS) have become a key component in ensuring the safety of systems and networks. These systems enforce a security policy by inspecting arriving packets for known signatures (patterns). This process actually involves several tasks that collectively incur a significant delay. As network line speeds continue to increase, it is crucial that efficient scalable approaches, such as parallelization, are developed for IDS.In this paper we develop a framework which may be used to classify various approaches to parallelizing intrusion detection systems. Parallelization of IDS can occur at three general levels: node (entire system), component (specific task), and sub-component (function within a specific task). We categorize existing and proposed parallel solutions using our framework, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each, and provide empirical evaluation of one form of parallelism. Additionally, we introduce the notion of functional parallelism for intrusion detection.
Screening for celiac disease in idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis.

Summary Aim The aim of this report was to screen for celiac disease (CD) in patients with idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis (IPH). Patients and methods Patients with IPH treated at the Children's Hospital of Tunis between 1976 and 2006 were reviewed and investigated for CD, using serological and histological tests. Results A total of 10 children (two boys and eight girls) had IPH. The mean age at diagnosis was 3.1 years. Three had digestive symptoms and positive CD serology, which was confirmed by histological data. Clinical and radiological findings improved markedly in all CD patients with corticosteroid treatment combined with a gluten-free diet. Symptoms of IPH and CD both returned in one patient who stopped the gluten-free diet. Conclusion Three of our 10 patients with IPH also had CD. These data illustrate the close etiopathogenic link between IPH and CD, and strongly suggest that CD be looked for in IPH patients, especially in those with symptoms suggestive of CD.
The Muscular Dystrophies: Distinct Pathogenic Mechanisms Invite Novel Therapeutic Approaches

Over the past decade, the enigmatic pathogenic mechanisms of the most common forms of muscular dystrophy have been defined. In this report, the molecular defects for each of these disorders are fully described, demonstrating the potential for therapeutic intervention. In facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, recent findings implicate a stabilized DUX4 transcript within the contracted D4Z4 repeats, opening the door for an RNA interference treatment strategy. In the myotonic dystrophies (dystrophica myotonia [DM]), two variants of the disease (DM1 and DM2) are caused by unrelated genes yet manifest overlapping phenotypes. The common mechanism is a splicing disorder related to RNA toxicity. Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common childhood form of muscular dystrophy. In many ways, the molecular gene defects are the most traditional. Gene repair strategies have advanced to the level of clinical testing, and we hope they will provide relief for this most devastating form of muscular dystrophy.
Contact processes in several dimensions

This paper deals primarily with the basic contact processes introduced and studied by Harris [12t4] . These are random evolutions on the state space S={a l l subsets of Z a} (Zd=the d-dimensional integer lattice) with extremely simple local dynamics. Namely, if we think of the contact process (~) as representing the spread of an infection, { t eS denoting the set of infected sites at time t, then x E it becomes healthy at exponential rate 1 while x ~ Z a {t is infected at a rate proport ional to the number of sites neighboring x where infection is present. The proportionali ty constant 2 is called the infection parameter. Contact processes are perhaps the simplest S-valued Markov processes which exhibit a "critical phenomenon": infection emanating from a single site dies out with probabili ty one for small positive 2., but has positive probability of surviving for all time when ;, is large. There is a critical value 2~ d) where the ~ transition" occurs. Principal objectives of analysis are the precise formulation of the critical phenomenon, and detailed description of the ergodic behavior both below and above )(a} " ' c " Our recent survey articles [10] and I-6] provide introductions to contact processes, and to the general field of interacting S-valued systems, respectively, We will make constant use of notation and techniques from the surveys, assuming that the reader is familiar with thern. The article [10] describes in some detail the current state of knowledge concerning one dimensional contact processes. The theory for d = 1 is now fairly complete with two major exceptions: )~1) is not even determined to one decimal place (1.18 2(~ e~ there is an
The contribution of contractile pre-activation to loss of function after a single lengthening contraction

Abstract Purpose: Some muscle injuries are the result of a single lengthening contraction. Our goal was to evaluate the contributions of angular velocity, arc of motion, and timing of contractile activation relative to the onset of joint motion in an animal model of muscle injury using a single lengthening contraction. Methods: The intact tibialis anterior (TA) muscle of rats was activated while lengthened, preceded by a maximal isometric contraction of 0, 25, 50, 100, or 200 ms. The lengthening contraction was performed at two different angular velocities (300 or 900°/s) and through two different arcs of motion (90° or 45°). Results: Muscle contractile function, as measured by maximal isometric tetanic tension, was significantly decreased only when the TA was activated at least 50 ms prior to the motion, regardless of angular velocity or arc of motion. Conclusion: The data indicated that the duration of an isometric contraction prior to a single lengthening contraction determined the extent of muscle injury irrespective of two different angular velocities.
Chromatin Architecture near a Potential 3′ End of the Igh Locus Involves Modular Regulation of Histone Modifications during B-Cell Development and In Vivo Occupancy at CTCF Sites

Received 22 September 2004/Returned for modification 28 October 2004/Accepted 22 November 2004 The murine Igh locus has a 3 regulatory region (3 RR) containing four enhancers (hs3A, hs1,2, hs3B, and hs4) at DNase I-hypersensitive sites. The 3 RR exerts long-range effects on class switch recombination (CSR) to several isotypes through its control of germ line transcription. By measuring levels of acetylated histones H3 and H4 and of dimethylated H3 (K4) with chromatin immunoprecipitation assays, we found that early in B-cell development, chromatin encompassing the enhancers of the 3 RR began to attain stepwise modifications typical of an open conformation. The hs4 enhancer was associated with active chromatin initially in pro- and pre-B cells and then together with hs3A, hs1,2, and hs3B in B and plasma cells. Histone modifications were similar in resting splenic B cells and in splenic B cells induced by lipopolysaccharide to undergo CSR. From the pro-B-cell stage onward, the 11-kb region immediately downstream of hs4 displayed H3 and H4 modifications indicative of open chromatin. This region contained newly identified DNase I-hypersensitive sites and several CTCF target sites, some of which were occupied in vivo in a developmentally regulated manner. The open chromatin environment of the extended 3 RR in mature B cells was flanked by regions associated with dimethylated K9 of histone H3. Together, these data suggest that 3 RR elements are located within a specific chromatin subdomain that contains CTCF binding sites and developmentally regulated modules.
An O(n log n) solution algorithm for spectral element methods

To leverage significant software development effort, general purpose unstructured codes are often used in structured or semi-structured applications. We show that O(nlogn) computational complexities, competitive with classic Fourier methods, are achievable for some classes of semi-structured spectral element applications.
Electrically Active Stacking Faults in Silicon

The influence of oxidation induced stacking faults on the electrical characteristics of p‐n junctions in silicon has been studied by employing scanning and transmission electron microscopy in conjunction with electrical measurements. Diodes were fabricated with a junction depth and an integrated boron concentration of ohm‐cm n‐type epitaxial silicon.The presence of decorated stacking faults in the field region of the diodes examined is found to introduce excess reverse leakage currents in the junction. However not all faults introduce the same degree of leakage and the electrical activity of the faults is found to vary. The concept of the "threshold voltage" of a stacking fault is introduced which is a measure of the specific electrical activity of the fault. Electrically active faults introduce excess reverse currents in the diodes which are characterized by a relationship between the reverse log ratio measured at low voltages and the characteristic "threshold voltage" of the faults. The electrical activity is related to both the size and the structure of the faults. The smaller faults which are also more prone to impurity decoration are electrically more active than larger faults which are decorated to a lesser degree. Models are presented to account for the electrical activity of the faults. These models are based on the strain effects of the decorated faults and on the distortions produced in the p‐n junctions by the presence of faults.
Acoustic rhinometry and computed tomography scans for the diagnosis of nasal septal deviation, with clinical correlation.

OBJECTIVE: The aim in this study was to analyze the efficiency and reliability of acoustic rhinometry (AR) readings in recognition of nasal septal deviation. METHOD: We compared 24 patients’ AR readings with their sinus CT scans. The patient data were analyzed by comparison with normative data, area, and percentage differences between the two sides. Additionally, the data further analyzed by receiver operating characteristic curve and Spearman correlation of CT and AR in determining nasal septal deviation. RESULTS: The sensitivity of AR in detecting anterior septal deviations was found to be 54%, with a specificity of 70%. A very highly significant correlation (P ≤ 0.001) was found between minimal crosssectional area (CSA) 1 values and CT results.
Spatial summation properties of the human ocular following response (OFR): evidence for nonlinearities due to local and global inhibitory interactions.

Abstract Ocular following responses (OFRs) are the initial tracking eye movements that can be elicited at ultra-short latency by sudden motion of a textured pattern. A recent study used motion stimuli consisting of two large coextensive sine-wave gratings with the same orientation but different spatial frequency and moving in ¼-wavelength steps in the same or opposite directions: when the two gratings differed in contrast by more than about an octave then the one with the higher contrast completely dominated the OFR and the one with lower contrast lost its influence as though suppressed [Sheliga, B. M., Kodaka, Y., FitzGibbon, E. J., & Miles, F. A. (2006). Human ocular following initiated by competing image motions: Evidence for a winner-take-all mechanism. Vision Research, 46, 2041–2060]. This winner-take-all (WTA) outcome was attributed to nonlinear interactions in the form of mutual inhibition between the mechanisms sensing the competing motions. In the present study, we recorded the initial horizontal OFRs to the horizontal motion of two vertical sine-wave gratings that differed in spatial frequency and were each confined to horizontal strips that extended the full width of our display (45°) but were only 1–2° high. The two gratings could be coextensive or separated by a vertical gap of up to 8°, and each underwent motion consisting of successive ¼-wavelength steps. Initial OFRs showed strong dependence on the relative contrasts of the competing gratings and when these were coextensive this dependence was always highly nonlinear (WTA), regardless of whether the two gratings moved in the same or opposite direction. When the two gratings moved in opposite directions the nonlinear interactions were purely local: with a vertical gap of 1° or more between the gratings OFRs approximated the linear sum of the responses to each grating alone. On the other hand, when the two gratings moved in the same direction the nonlinear interactions were more global: even with a gap of 8°—the largest separation tried—OFRs were still substantially less than predicted by the linear sum. When the motions were in the same direction, we postulate two nonlinear interactions: local mutual inhibition (resulting in WTA) and global divisive inhibition (resulting in normalization). Motion stimuli whose responses were totally suppressed by coextensive opponent motion of higher contrast were rendered invisible to normalization, suggesting that the local interactions responsible for the WTA behavior here occur at an earlier stage of neural processing than the global interactions responsible for normalization.
Diagnostic imaging on demand, information management insights based on canadian DI/EHR strategies

Diagnostics on demand is a best practice clinically focused framework for a digital collaborative jurisdictional infrastructure. It is based on a clinical vision of a cross jurisdictional patient centric longitudinal diagnostic imaging electronic health record available to clinicians, on a need to know basis, at the point of patient care. The progression to a cross jurisdictional DI/EHR is a complex process which requires participation from a broad and diverse clinical, technical, administrative and executive stakeholder community. The authors have developed a DI on demand maturity framework to facilitate stakeholder collaboration and communication to support the progression towards a truly sustainable DI/EHR and DI on demand
Cardiac Valve Replacement in Patients with Severely Reduced Cardiac Output

Abstract The results are presented of cardiac valve replacement in 50 patients with a preoperative cardiac index of 1.6 L. per minute per square meter of body surface area or less. Mean cardiac index for the group was 1.42 L./min./ m. 2 , and the mean age was 48.1 years. Operative correction of more than one valve was required in 46% of the patients. Twenty-three hospital deaths resulted in an operative mortality of 46%. Seven deaths were related to technical errors, and 11 of the remaining 16 patients who died had significant myocardial fibrosis, myocardial necrosis, or coronary artery disease at postmortem examination. Eleven of the 27 survivors have subsequently died; the mean postoperative survival has been 21 months. Sixteen patients, or 32% of the entire group, are still alive and in Functional Class I or II (New York Heart Association) for one to seven years following operation. The results of operation in this group of patients suggest that irreversible myocardial damage may accompany longstanding valvular disease and emphasize the hazard which accompanies delay in valve replacement.
Qualified to Learn the Job: Donna Shalala

This profile of Donna Shalala illustrates how it is possible to craft a career that moves along quite untraditional paths. Shalala was a political appointee who adopted characteristics that are usually associated with career public servants. Shalala’s approach to career development can be useful to others who are thinking about a career development strategy. She did not ask whether she was qualified for a job but whether she was qualified to learn the job. At the same time, it is clear that she was able to apply experiences and lessons from diverse settings to new positions. Her career has been characterized not only by an in-and-out pattern but also by diversity within each of those settings. Her career pattern shows how Shalala was able to reinforce her personal strengths of being a problem solver and respond to unpredictable opportunities.
Mixture Model for Multiple Instance Regression and Applications in Remote Sensing

The multiple instance regression (MIR) problem arises when a data set is a collection of bags, where each bag contains multiple instances sharing the identical real-valued label. The goal is to train a regression model that can accurately predict label of an unlabeled bag. Many remote sensing applications can be studied within this setting. We propose a novel probabilistic framework for MIR that represents bag labels with a mixture model. It is based on an assumption that each bag contains a prime instance which is responsible for the bag label. An expectation-maximization algorithm is proposed to maximize the likelihood of the mixture model. The mixture model MIR framework is quite flexible, and several existing MIR algorithms can be described as its special cases. The proposed algorithms were evaluated on synthetic data and remote sensing data for aerosol retrieval and crop yield prediction. The results show that the proposed MIR algorithms achieve higher accuracy than the previous state of the art.
Salmonella SipA Polymerizes Actin by Stapling Filaments with Nonglobular Protein Arms

Like many bacterial pathogens, Salmonella spp. use a type III secretion system to inject virulence proteins into host cells. The Salmonella invasion protein A (SipA) binds host actin, enhances its polymerization near adherent extracellular bacteria, and contributes to cytoskeletal rearrangements that internalize the pathogen. By combining x-ray crystallography of SipA with electron microscopy and image analysis of SipA-actin filaments, we show that SipA functions as a "molecular staple," in which a globular domain and two nonglobular "arms" mechanically stabilize the filament by tethering actin subunits in opposing strands. Deletion analysis of the tethering arms provides strong support for this model.
Accomplishing Identity in Participant-Denoting Discourse

Individuals become socially identified when categories of identity are used repeatedly to characterize them. Speech that denotes participants and involves parallelism between descriptions of participants and the events that they enact in the event of speaking can be a powerful mechanism for accomplishing consistent social identification. This article describes how two different types of participant-denoting speech events—participant examples and autobiographical narratives—can involve such parallelism, in which speakers simultaneously represent and enact analogous social positions and thereby strengthen social identification.
Arteriovenous glomeruli of the human spinal cord and their possible functional implications.

A previous investigation of the radiculomedullary vascular distribution of the human spinal cord showed an immediate filling of the peripheral spinal veins during arterial injections. Because the perfused medium, a mixture of latex and India ink, had a sufficient viscosity to preclude capillary passage, an extensive system of arteriovenous anastomoses (AVA) was indicated. The injection of five additional anatomic cadaver spinal cords was undertaken to specifically determine the intraparenchymal position and structure of these AVA. It was found that only cleared and transilluminated longitudinal parasagittal sections adequately showed that the AVA were formed by an extensive array of intricately coiled arteriovenous glomeruli (AVG) that could pass substantial amounts of blood from third order arterial branches to equivalently sized veins, bypassing the capillary bed. The epithelioid structure of these AVG channel walls, coupled with their highly innervated adventitial tissue indicated a possible functional relationship to similar structures found in the ends (digital pads) of mammalian extremities. Stained serial sections of injected cords showed the vascular relations with nerve fibers derived from the intraspinal parenchyma as well as a possible extraparenchymal autonomic fiber source. The numbers and extent of these AVG complexes suggested they might be involved in the remarkable autoregulation of spinal cord blood flow (SCBF) that is impervious to middle range changes in systemic blood pressure. Future research may more accurately determine the functional role of these previously unreported human spinal AVG, particularly in their possible relation to SCBF autoregulation in normal and injured spines. Clin. Anat. 17:558–563, 2004. © 2004 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Application of nanofluids in heating buildings and reducing pollution

This paper presents nanofluid convective heat transfer and viscosity measurements, and evaluates how they perform heating buildings in cold regions. Nanofluids contain suspended metallic nanoparticles, which increases the thermal conductivity of the base fluid by a substantial amount. The heat transfer coefficient of nanofluids increases with volume concentration. To determine how nanofluid heat transfer characteristics enhance as volume concentration is increased; experiments were performed on copper oxide, aluminum oxide and silicon dioxide nanofluids, each in an ethylene glycol and water mixture. Calculations were performed for conventional finned-tube heat exchangers used in buildings in cold regions. The analysis shows that using nanofluids in heat exchangers could reduce volumetric and mass flow rates, and result in an overall pumping power savings. Nanofluids necessitate smaller heating systems, which are capable of delivering the same amount of thermal energy as larger heating systems using base fluids, but are less expensive; this lowers the initial equipment cost excluding nanofluid cost. This will also reduce environmental pollutants because smaller heating units use less power, and the heat transfer unit has less liquid and material waste to discard at the end of its life cycle.
Consistent Formulations of the Interaction Integral Method for Fracture of Functionally Graded Materials

The interaction integral method provides a unified framework for evaluating fracture parameters (e.g., stress intensity factors and T stress) in functionally graded materials. The method is based on a conservation integral involving auxiliary fields. In fracture of nonhomogeneous materials, the use of auxiliary fields developed for homogeneous materials results in violation of one of the basic relations of mechanics, i.e., equilibrium, compatibility or constitutive, which naturally leads to three independent formulations: nonequilibrium, incompatibility, and constant-constitutive-tensor. Each formulation leads to a consistent form of the interaction integral in the sense that extra terms are added to compensate for the difference in response between homogeneous and nonhomogeneous materials. The extra terms play a key role in ensuring path independence of the interaction integral. This paper presents a critical comparison of the three consistent formulations and addresses their advantages and drawbacks. Such comparison is made both from a theoretical point of view and also by means of numerical examples. The numerical implementation is based on finite elements which account for the spatial gradation of material properties at the element level (graded elements).
Morphometric Relationships of Marine Fishes Common to Central California and the Southern California Bight

Chelsea M. Williams,* Jonathan P. Williams, Jeremy T. Claisse, Daniel J. Pondella II., Michael L. Domeier, and Laurel A. Zahn Vantuna Research Group, Department of Biology, Occidental College, 1600 Campus Road, Los Angeles, CA 90041, USA California Department of Fish and Wildlife, 1416 9 Street, 12 Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA (Current affiliation) Marine Conservation Science Institute, 68-1825 Lina Poepoe Street, Waikoloa, HI 96738, USA
Left superior vena cava to left atrial communication diagnosed with radionuclide angiocardiography and with differential right to left shunting

Abstract Anomalous left superior vena cava to left atrial communication, although rare, should be considered in the presence of a right to left shunt without right ventricular hypertrophy, especially when the cause of the shunt cannot be identified at cardiac catheterization. We present a case with a diagnosis based on two radionuclide techniques. Nuclear angiography, performed after the injection of technetium-99m pertechnetate into the left arm, demonstrated the anomaly. Total body scans performed after intravenous injections of labeled albumin microspheres indicated 65 percent right to left shunting of left arm venous return but only 9 percent shunting of right arm venous return, findings that are diagnostic of left superior vena cava to left atrial communication.
Diagnosis, access and outcomes: Update of a systematic review of telemedicine services:

Telemedicine services are being increasingly used. Although insurers and other payers are covering some services in the USA, the rationale for these coverage decisions is not always evidence-based. We reviewed the literature for telemedicine services that substitute for face-to-face medical diagnosis and treatment. We focused on three types of telemedicine services: store-and-forward, home-based and office/hospital-based services. Studies were included if they were relevant to at least one of the three study areas, addressed at least one key question and contained reported results. We excluded articles that did not study a service requiring face-to-face encounters (i.e. teleradiology was excluded). Our search initially identified 4083 citations. After review, 597 were judged to be potentially relevant at the title/abstract level. Following a full-text review, 106 studies were included. Store-and-forward services have been studied in many specialties, the most common being dermatology, wound care and ophthalmology. The evidence for their efficacy is mixed. Several limited studies showed the benefits of home-based telemedicine interventions in chronic diseases. Studies of office/hospital-based telemedicine suggest that telemedicine is most effective for verbal interactions, e.g. videoconferencing for diagnosis and treatment in specialties like neurology and psychiatry. There are still significant gaps in the evidence base between where telemedicine is used and where its use is supported by high-quality evidence. Further well-designed research is necessary to understand how best to deploy telemedicine services in health care.
Post-Immersion Reflective Practices

Through experience of working with students in a Summer Service Learning Program (SSLP) course, the authors discovered the value of two types of post-immersion reflective practices: one-on-one debriefing sessions and small group discussions facilitated by graduate students. The authors argue that the combination of the two practices is valuable at three levels: (a) enhancement of the primary learning goal for the SSLP; (b) fuller participation of all students, those who are more introverted as well as extroverted, in verbal reflection on their experience; and (c) increased opportunities to look at how the questions and insights from the SSLP can inform the remaining years of their college education. Findings suggest that these practices are valuable for all types of educational immersion experiences.
Dietary rice bran promotes resistance to Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium colonization in mice.

Background: Dietary rice bran consists of many bioactive components with disease fighting properties; including the capacity to modulate the gut microbiota. Studies point to the important roles of the gut microbiota and the mucosal epithelium in the establishment of protection against enteric pathogens, such as Salmonella. The ability of rice bran to reduce the susceptibility of mice to a Salmonella infection has not been previously investigated. Therefore, we hypothesized that the incorporation of rice bran into the diet would inhibit the colonization of Salmonella in mice through the induction of protective mucosal responses. Results: Mice were fed diets containing 0%, 10% and 20% rice bran for one week prior to being orally infected with Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium. We found that mice consuming the 10 and 20% rice bran diets exhibited a reduction in Salmonella fecal shedding for up to nine days post-infection as compared to control diet fed animals (p<0.05). In addition, we observed decreased concentrations of the pro-inflammatory cytokines, TNF-alpha, IFN-gamma, and IL-12 (p<0.05) as well as increased colonization of native Lactobacillus spp. in rice bran fed mice (p<0.05). Furthermore, in vitro experiments revealed the ability of rice bran extracts to reduce Salmonella entry into mouse small intestinal epithelial cells. Conclusions: Increasing rice bran consumption represents a novel dietary means for reducing susceptibility to enteric infection with Salmonella and potentially via induction of native Lactobacillus spp.
Relationship Education for Incarcerated Adults.

As relationship education (RE) programs become more widely implemented, it is important to measure and document the changes associated with RE for diverse audiences. Also, researchers have been challenged to examine the impact of RE with more disadvantaged groups. While we are seeing an increase in this area, only three studies have examined RE with an incarcerated sample. These previous studies examined only those currently in a relationship and focused primarily on couple functioning. The aim of this study was to expand the existing literature by examining RE with a broader sample of incarcerated adults, regardless of current relationship status, and to expand our understanding of its association with outcomes beyond the couple domain by also including measures of individual and parental functioning. In addition, we examined whether change from pre- to posttest was moderated by individual characteristics. Using a sample of incarcerated adults (N = 122), the study found positive change in three domains of functioning (couple, individual, and parental). Specifically, results indicated change on five of the eight outcome variables examined. Overall, we found both similarities and differences among program participants on changes from pre- to posttest. For the majority of outcomes, the positive change from pre- to posttest emerged regardless of individual characteristics.
Autonomous Mobile Robots Controlled by Navigation Functions

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On probabilistic fatigue models for composite materials

The general purpose of this article is to review the main ideas in fatigue analysis of composites in the context of the application of probabilistic methods, both theoretical and computational. That is why most deterministic concepts of composite materials fatigue are summarized together with stochastic approaches. The application of the perturbation based Stochastic Finite Element Method (SFEM) to fatigue analysis of homogeneous and heterogeneous media is shown. Further, homogenization method in its effective modules approach is proposed below for application in fatigue processes modeling of linear elastic periodic random composites. Considering stochastic character of the analysis, the reliability tools appropriate to multicomponent materials are presented together with the specially adopted brittle and ductile fracture criteria.
Fascinating World of Nanomaterials, Applications and Technology Hurdles in Commercial Production

Nanoparticles, nanowires, nanorods and other kinds of nanostructures have been of great interest to scientific field. Semiconducting nanowires have attracted much attention due to the fact that reduced dimensional confinement of electrons, holes and photons make them particularly attractive as potential building blocks for nanoscale optoelectronic devices, highly quantum efficient lasers and non-linear optical converters. It is generally accepted that the low dimensional structures (where the size in one direction is equivalent to or smaller than the de Broglie wavelength) are useful materials for investigating the dependence of electrical and thermal transport or mechanical properties on the dimensionality and quantum confinement. Nanomaterials also play an important role as functional units in fabricating the electromechanical devices. Semiconductor nanostructures of different materials and shapes are investigated due to their size dependent electronic properties observable at dimensions comparable to or less than Bohr radius of exciton in these materials. Especially various oxides and sulphides have generated interests in variety of applications. In this paper, the recent progress in various nanostructures, paradigms in implementation and technology hurdles in implementing nanostructures are discussed
H2 Photogeneration Using a Phosphonate-Anchored Ni-PNP Catalyst on a Band-Edge-Modified p-Si(111)|AZO Construct.

We report the fabrication of a {semiconductor}|{metal oxide}|{molecular catalyst} construct for the photogeneration of dihydrogen (H2) under illumination, including band-edge modulation of the semiconductor electrode depending on the identity of Si(111)–R and the metal oxide. Briefly, a synergistic band-edge modulation is observed upon (i) the introduction of a p-Si|n-AZO heterojunction and (ii) introduction of an organic dimethoxyphenyl (diMeOPh) group at the heterojunction interface; the AZO also serves as a transparent and conductive conduit, which was capped with an ultrathin layer (20 A) of amorphous TiO2 for stability. A phosphonate-appended PNP ligand and its Ni complex were then adsorbed to the p/n heterojunction for photoelectrochemical H2 generation (figures of merit: Vonset ≈ + 0.03 V vs NHE, Jmax ≈ 8 mA cm–2 at 60 mM TsOH).
Minimally Invasive Hepatic Surgery

This review provides an overview of the background and progress that has been made in minimally invasive liver surgery. The essential steps of minimally invasive right and left lobectomy as well as left lateral sectionectomy are reviewed. In addition, existing data regarding the feasibility and oncologic outcomes of minimally invasive hepatic resection for malignancy are discussed.
Study of an Innovative Energy Storage and Recovery System based on the W/WO3 Oxidoreduction Reaction

Energy storage and recovery using the redox reaction is proposed. The system will store energy as tungsten metal (W) by reducing tungsten oxide with hydrogen. Thereafter steam will be used to re-oxidize the metal and recover hydrogen. The volumetric energy density of W for storing hydrogen is 21kWh/L of W based on the LHV of hydrogen. Theoretical treatment of isothermal kinetics has been extended in the present work to the reduction of tungsten oxide in powder beds. Experiments were carried out using a thermogravimetric technique under isothermal conditions at different temperatures. The reactions at 800°C were found to take place in the following sequence: WO3→WO2.9→WO2.72→WO2→W. Expressions for the last three reaction rate constants and activation energies have been calculated based on a model in which the intermediate reactions proceed as a front moving at a certain velocity while the first reaction occurs simultaneously in the entire bulk of the oxide.
Using Concept Maps with Adult Students in Higher Education

The purpose of this study was to investigate the ways in which the use of concept maps influenced the learning processes of adult graduate students in the context of higher education. Two groups of students were taught to use concept mapping as a constructivist learning strategy and then were followed over the course of a year to determine the impact this strategy had on their learning. Results indicate that adult graduate students became more aware of their own learning processes, changed their learning strategies and articulated changes in their thinking. Implications for teaching and learning in higher education are drawn.
Characterization and Constitutive Modeling of a Plasticized Poly(vinyl Chloride) for a Broad Range of Strain Rates

The mechanical behavior, morphological characterization and constitutive modeling of plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (or PVC) are studied in this paper. The plasticized PVC is tested to large strains over a broad range of strain rates. Uniaxial and plane strain compression data at various constant strain rates ranging from -0.001 to -10 s -1 are collected on a conventional servohydraulic test system. Additional uniaxial impact compression data at approximately constant strain rates ranging from -1160 to -5560 s -1 are obtained using an aluminum split Hopkinson pressure bar apparatus. The large strain load/unload response of the plasticized PVC is nonlinear, it contains hysteresis and plastic deformation, and the initial response is highly rate dependent when the strain rate spans the transition zone between quasi-static and impact strain rates at room temperature. The morphology of plasticized PVC is analyzed via differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), and described as a physically entangled network. A three-dimensional rate dependent constitutive model for plasticized PVC is developed and shown to successfully predict its stress-strain behavior over a broad range of strain rates.
Fibrinogen is a heme-associated, carbon monoxide sensing molecule: a preliminary report.

The objective of this study was to determine how carbon monoxide directly modifies fibrinogen utilizing liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) by examining fibrinogen exposed to carbon monoxide releasing molecule-2 [tricarbonyldichlororuthenium (II) dimer; CORM-2]. Purified fibrinogen wa
HV Parallel Hybrid and Higher Harmonic Active Filter

The major characteristics, design scheme and the effect of industrial operation for HV parallel hybrid and higher harmonic active filter in 10 kV power network were introduced, which was the first time to research/develop and put into operation autonomously in China. The installation is a kind of parallel and hybrid with active and passive filter. The main loop design, selection of power switch device, digital and analog technology of harmonic current detection and compensation signal control, the effect of parallel operation simulation and actual industrial operation for high capacity active filter were introduced in detail.
State programs for pesticide residues in foods.

Apercu des programmes FEEDCON (contamination des aliments pour animaux par les pesticides et residus industriels, les metaux lourds, les medicaments et les toxines diverses) et FOODCONTAM (contamination des aliments par les pesticides et residus industriels, metaux lourds). Programmes menes dans 40 etats a l'initiative de la Food Drug Administration
The Multiwavelenght Continuum of Neon Novae

In this paper we discuss the late evolution of oxygen-neon-magnesium novae, with particular emphasis in the development of the multiwavelength continuum. These studies are important to better understand the physical conditions in the ejected shell and its relationship to the underlying system.
The Use of Sobriety Nutritional Therapy in the Treatment of Opioid Addiction

Background: This paper describes a pilot project research methodology design to be used at a narcotic drug treatment Centre with patients, addicted to opioids, who are enrolled in a Methadone maintenance program. Materials and method: The research question is, will sobriety nutritional therapy reduce the desire for opioids among patients who are participating in a methadone maintenance program, resulting in improved health, social functioning, and quality of life? An experimental group of 10 patients and control group of 10 patients will be selected from among the 121 patients currently served by the agency. Pre-testing and post-testing will occur with the study lasting for a six month period. The nutritional interventions will be individualized based upon the assessed needs of each participant in the experimental group. Review of the literature responding to the nutritional difficulties experienced by people who abuse opioids and various interventions inform how the study is conducted. Conclusion: It is believed that the intervention proposed will be successful in improving not only the nutritional levels of patients but also resulting in improved social functioning in their environment.
TCT-215 Uninterrupted Novel Oral Anticoagulants and Warfarin Use for Peri-procedural Anticoagulation during Atrial Fibrillation Ablation

Uninterrupted warfarin with intra-procedural heparin is a commonly used anticoagulation strategy during atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation to decrease thromboembolic risk. We intended to study if novel oral anticoagulants (NOAC) had comparable efficacy and safety to that of warfarin for AF ablation
Moxifloxacin versus levofloxacin or ciprofloxacin prophylaxis in acute myeloid leukemia patients receiving chemotherapy.

Patients receiving intensive chemotherapy regimens are at high risk for infectious complications due to prolonged neutropenia and hospital stay. Fluoroquinolone antibiotics, mainly levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin, are the mainstay of prophylactic therapy for these patients. There is limited data regarding the utilization of other quinolone antibiotics including moxifloxacin in this setting. A retrospective chart review was completed comparing the use of prophylactic moxifloxacin to that of levofloxacin or ciprofloxacin during periods of prolonged neutropenia. Adult patients admitted to a community teaching hospital while receiving induction or reinduction chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia were included. One hundred and forty-one patients were included in this study. The two groups displayed slight heterogeneity: patients receiving moxifloxacin were approximately 10 years younger (54 vs. 64 years, p = 0.01), more likely to receive granulocyte colony stimulating factor (GCSF) (45 vs. 19%, p = 0.001), and neutropenic for a longer duration (23 vs. 19 days, p = 0.009). The incidence of febrile neutropenia (76 vs. 81%, RR 0.93, 95% CI 0.78–1.11, p = 0.42) and of documented infections (27 vs. 33%, RR 0.82, 95% CI 0.49–1.36, p = 0.44) was similar between those receiving moxifloxacin and levofloxacin/ciprofloxacin, respectively. Hospital readmission for an infectious issue within 30 days of hospital discharge (9 vs. 5%, p = 0.39) was also similar between groups as was the incidence of Clostridium difficile (9 vs. 9%, p = 0.96). Moxifloxacin may be an alternative to levofloxacin or ciprofloxacin in patients with a prolonged risk of febrile neutropenia requiring prophylaxis.
Identification of preoperative factors associated with outcomes following surgical management of intra-abdominal recurrent or metastatic GIST following neoadjuvant tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy.

BACKGROUND The role of surgical resection in the treatment of patients with metastatic/recurrent gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) is unclear. The aim of this study was to identify preoperative factors associated with oncologic outcomes for recurrent/metastatic GIST after tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy. METHODS We identified 107 patients with metastatic or recurrent GIST treated with TKIs and surgical resection (2002-2012). Patients that underwent palliative or incomplete resection were excluded. Complete resection was achieved in 87 patients which comprise the analytic cohort. Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to identify risk factors for GIST-specific survival (DSS) and time-to-recurrence (TTR). RESULTS At a median follow-up of 51 months (91 months for survivors), median DSS was 74 months and TTR was 21 months. By univariate analysis, unifocal disease, duration of TKI < 365 days, and no evidence of radiographic progression were associated with improved TTR and DSS. Multivariate Cox regression demonstrated that evidence of radiographic progression was associated with shorter DSS (HR 2.53, 95%CI = 1.27-5.06, P = 0.008) and increased risk of recurrence (HR 3.33, 95%CI = 1.91-5.82, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Patients with unifocal disease and radiographic evidence of response to TKI therapy may achieve improved oncologic outcomes when complete surgical resection is achieved following treatment with TKI.
Analysis of a Contour-based Representation for Melody.

Identifying a musical work from a melodic fragment is a task that most people are able to accomplish with relative ease. For some time now researchers have worked to give computers this ability as well, as it would be the cornerstone of any query-by-humming system. To accomplish this, it i s reasonable to study how humans are able to perform this task, and to assess what features we use to determine melodic similarity. Research has shown that melodic contour is an important feature in determining melodic similarity, but it i s also clear that rhythmic information is important as well. The goal of this research is to explore what variation of contour and rhythmic information can result in the most efficient, robust, and scalable representation for melody. We intend for this to be the basis of a query-by-humming system that will be used to test the validity of our proposed representation.