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Plant Volatile Analogues Strengthen Attractiveness to Insect (2014)

Green leaf bug Apolygus lucorum (Meyer-Dür) is one of the major pests in agriculture. Management of A. lucorum was largely achieved by using pesticides. However, the increasing population of A. lucorum since growing Bt cotton widely and the increased awareness of ecoenvironment and agricultural product safety makes their population-control very challenging. Therefore this study was conducted to explore a novel ecological approach, synthetic plant volatile analogues, to manage the pest. Here, plant volatile analogues were first designed and synthesized by combining the bioactive components of β-ionone and benzaldehyde. The stabilities of β-ionone, benzaldehyde and analogue 3 g were tested. The electroantennogram (EAG) responses of A. lucorum adult antennae to the analogues were recorded. And the behavior assay and filed experiment were also conducted. In this study, thirteen analogues were acquired. The analogue 3 g was demonstrated to be more stable than β-ionone and benzaldehyde in the environment. Many of the analogues elicited EAG responses, and the EAG response values to 3 g remained unchanged during seven-day period. 3 g was also demonstrated to be attractive to A. lucorum adults in the laboratory behavior experiment and in the field. Its attractiveness persisted longer than β-ionone and benzaldehyde. This indicated that 3 g can strengthen attractiveness to insect and has potential as an attractant. Our results suggest that synthetic plant volatile analogues can strengthen attractiveness to insect. This is the first published study about synthetic plant volatile analogues that have the potential to be used in pest control. Our results will support a new ecological approach to pest control and it will be helpful to ecoenvironment and agricultural product safety.
Thermoelectric transport properties of silicon: Toward anab initioapproach (2011)

We have combined the Boltzmann transport equation with an ab initio approach to compute the thermoelectric coefficients of semiconductors. Electron-phonon, ionized impurity, and electron-plasmon scattering mechanisms have been taken into account. The electronic band structure and average intervalley deformation potentials for the electron-phonon coupling were obtained from the density functional theory. The linearized Boltzmann equation has then been solved numerically beyond the relaxation-time approximation. Our approach has been applied to crystalline silicon. We present results for the mobility, Seebeck coefficient, and electronic contribution to thermal conductivity as functions of the carrier concentration and temperature. The calculated coefficients are in good quantitative agreement with experimental results.
Trisomic analysis of genes for resistance to scald and net blotch in several barley cultivars (1977)

Barley cultivars Kitchin (C.I. 1296) and Jet (C.I. 967), resistant to scald (incited by Rhynchosporium secalis (Oud.) Davis), and cultivars Tifang (C.I. 14373), C.I. 9819, and C.I. 7584, resistant to net blotch (incited by Pyrenophora teres Drechs.), were crossed to the primary trisomics in the cultivar Betzes. F 2 segregation ratios were studied to determine chromosomal location of the resistance genes. Kitchin was found to contain a single scald-resistance gene, Rrs9, on chromosome 4. Jet contained scald-resistance genes rrs1 and rrs6 on chromosomes 3 and 4, respectively. Tifang contained a single gene, Rpt1a, for net-blotch-resistance on chromosome 3. C.I. 7584 contained a single net-blotch-resistance gene, Rpt3d, on chromosome 2. C.I. 9819 contained net-blotch-resistance genes Rpt1b and Rpt2c on chromosome 3 and 5. Some uses of this information are discussed.
Link between a highkonfor drug binding and a fast clinical action: to be or not to be? (2018)

Review articles on binding kinetics essentially focus on drugs that dissociate slowly from their target since this is required for the successful treatment of many pathophysiological conditions. Recently, the therapeutic benefit of a high <i>k</i> <sub>on</sub> (<i>i.e.</i> the second order association rate constant) has also been linked to fast association and to a fast clinical action. Other studies, however, called this assertion into question since additional factors, like the dosing paradigm and the binding mechanism, are important as well. The still ongoing reticence about integrating binding kinetics in lead optimization programs motivated us to critically review the link between the drug's kinetic rate constants and their <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in vivo</i> target occupancy profile, with special focus on <i>k</i> <sub>on</sub>. The presented simulations tally with a positive link between a drug's effective/observed association rate (which is quite easy to determine <i>in vitro</i>) and the swiftness of its clinical action. On the other hand, the simulations show that the <i>k</i> <sub>on</sub>-concept should not be confounded with the effective association process since increasing this parameter only enhances the drug's <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in vivo</i> association under certain conditions: the binding mechanism should be suitable, rebinding (and thus the factors within the target's micro-environment that favour this mechanism) should not be too prominent and the dosage should not be kept in par with the drug's affinity. Otherwise, increasing <i>k</i> <sub>on</sub> could be ineffective or even be counter-productive.
Personal autonomic computing self-healing tool (2004)

The objective of the research reported in this paper was to develop a proof of concept self-healing tool for the personal computing environment operating in a peer-to-peer mode and consisting of a pulse monitor and a vital signs health monitor. The prototype developed in Java, JNI and C utilising UDP to communicate to its peers proved the feasibility of the pulse and vital signs concepts and their ability to provide some self-healing properties within a PC environment. The functionality also opens new opportunities to provide self-configuring, self-optimising and self-protecting autonomic capabilities to personal computing.
Windows Vista® Resource Kit, Second Edition (2008)

Get the definitive reference for deploying, configuring, and supporting Windows Vista with expert insights from Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) and the Windows Vista Team at Microsoft. With additions and updates for SP1, this official Microsoft RESOURCE KIT provides more than 1,700 pages of in-depth technical guidance on automating deployment; implementing security enhancements, including Windows Firewall and Windows Defender; administering Group Policy, files, folders, programs, and devices; using Windows Internet Explorer 7; configuring network connections; and troubleshooting. You also get more than 170 timesaving scripts to help automate administrative tasks, additional job aids, and an eBook of the entire RESOURCE KIT with bonus chapters on a companion DVD.Key Book Benefits Provides the information that every Windows administrator needs about troubleshooting, security enhancements, group policy, and automating administration from the experts who know the technology best Includes new coverage and updates related to SP1 Features Direct from the Source sidebar contributions from more than 100 members of the Windows Vista team CD includes 170+ scripts, tools, and job aids, and a fully searchable version of the entire RESOURCE KIT book
Identification of Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1α as a Novel Target for miR-17-92 MicroRNA Cluster (2008)

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a distinct class of small noncoding RNAs that posttranscriptionally repress expression of target genes through imperfect base pairing with the 3' untranslated region. We previously reported amplification and overexpression of the miR-17-92 miRNA cluster at 13q31.3 in lung cancers, as well as growth inhibition by treatment with antisense oligonucleotides against miR-17-5p and miR-20a, constituents of miR-17-92, specifically in miR-17-92-overexpressing lung cancer cell lines. Although these findings clearly suggested important roles of miR-17-92 overexpression in lung cancers, only a few targets for the miR-17-92 cluster have been identified thus far. In this study, we identified hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1 alpha as a novel direct target for miR-17-92 through global expression profiling by mass spectrometric analysis using an isobaric tagging reagent, iTRAQ, combined with bioinformatic target prediction. This is the first report to describe negative regulation of HIF-1 alpha by miRNA, which seemed to occur without disrupting the induction of HIF-1 alpha for cellular adaptation to hypoxia. In addition, overexpression of c-myc led to down-regulation of HIF-1 alpha and induction of miR-17-92, the latter of which was previously reported to be a transcriptional activation activity, suggesting that the induction of miR-17-92 may play a role at least in part in c-myc-mediated repression of HIF-1 alpha. Together with previous reports on the functional negative regulation of c-myc by HIF-1 alpha, our findings suggest the possible existence of an intricate and finely tuned circuit involving c-myc, miR-17-92, and HIF-1 alpha that may play a role in cancer cell proliferation under normoxia in a cellular context-dependent manner.
Iris Recognition with Image Segmentation Employing Retrained\n Off-the-Shelf Deep Neural Networks (2019)

This paper offers three new, open-source, deep learning-based iris\nsegmentation methods, and the methodology how to use irregular segmentation\nmasks in a conventional Gabor-wavelet-based iris recognition. To train and\nvalidate the methods, we used a wide spectrum of iris images acquired by\ndifferent teams and different sensors and offered publicly, including data\ntaken from CASIA-Iris-Interval-v4, BioSec, ND-Iris-0405, UBIRIS,\nWarsaw-BioBase-Post-Mortem-Iris v2.0 (post-mortem iris images), and\nND-TWINS-2009-2010 (iris images acquired from identical twins). This varied\ntraining data should increase the generalization capabilities of the proposed\nsegmentation techniques. In database-disjoint training and testing, we show\nthat deep learning-based segmentation outperforms the conventional (OSIRIS)\nsegmentation in terms of Intersection over Union calculated between the\nobtained results and manually annotated ground-truth. Interestingly, the\nGabor-based iris matching is not always better when deep learning-based\nsegmentation is used, and is on par with the method employing Daugman's based\nsegmentation.\n
License-exempt LTE deployment in heterogeneous network (2012)

Mobile broadband data usage in Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks is growing exponentially and capacity constraint is becoming an issue. Heterogeneous network, WiFi offload, and acquisition of additional radio spectrum can be used to address this capacity constraint. Licensed spectrum, however, is limited and can be costly to obtain. This paper investigates deploying LTE on a license-exempt band as part of the pico-cell underlay. Coexistence mechanism and other modifications to LTE are discussed. Performance analysis shows that LTE can deliver significant capacity even while sharing the spectrum with WiFi systems.
Compact multi-level high-voltage power supply for vacuum applications (2014)

A low ripple, compact, high-voltage DC power supply suitable for vacuum system applications is proposed. The design proposed in this paper applies multi-leveling of the Greinacher circuit. By multi-leveling the outputs of several stages the overall ripple and voltage drop are reduced significantly. In addition, the design is simple, does not require additional components and can be implemented without changing the low voltage side of the supply. Both the simulated and measured results show that the proposed power supply topology, when fully loaded, gives a great reduction in voltage drop while maintaining the ripple to less than 1%. As an example the design of a 36kV system, with a 430W load is presented.
Linearity of hue cancellation in sex-linked dichromacy (1985)

The results of several recent studies concur in the finding that for normal trichromats red-green hue-cancellation data obey linearity properties over rather general conditions, but for most observers yellow-blue hue-cancellation data do not. It is of interest to examine the question of cancellation linearity in sex-linked dichromats under the assumption that they represent reduced systems. We measured both the wavelength of the spectral achromatic point over a large range of intensities and yellow-blue hue-cancellation functions over the full spectrum and at several luminance levels in protanopes and deuteranopes. Both sets of data for the two types of dichromat satisfy linearity properties. These results are consistent with a model in which both cone receptor response functions have the same form. Implications for trichromatic opponent-response functions are considered.
A method for measuring fast time evolutions of the plasma potential by means of a simple emissive probe (1981)

A method is presented for obtaining the temporal evolution of the plasma potential, which is assumed to be given by the floating potential of a simple emissive probe. The construction of the probe is also described. The method avoids the slow time response of the usual technique where the floating potential is measured across a high resistance. During each sweep of the probe voltage, the changing of the sign of the probe current, which is sampled at a specific time, gives rise to a negative pulse, driving the pen-lift of an X-Y recorder. Since the real floating potential is measured where the probe current is zero, the disturbance of the plasma is kept as low as possible.
M2-Polarized Macrophages Compose Lupus Vulgaris Arising from a Bacillus Calmette-Guérin Vaccination Site (2016)

Since bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is an attenuated strain of <i>Mycobacterium bovis</i>, lupus vulgaris (LV) is reported as one of the rare complications after BCG vaccination, correlating with immunosuppression in the lesional skin. In this report, we describe a case of LV arising from the BCG vaccination site 22 years after vaccination. Interestingly, in the present case, granuloma cells were composed of M2-polarized macrophages. Our case might explain the contribution of M2-polarized macrophages to the biology of LV arising from a BCG vaccination site.
Identification of a rice zinc finger protein whose expression is transiently induced by drought, cold but not by salinity and abscisic acid (2005)

A C2H2-type zinc finger protein gene ZFP245 was cloned by RT-PCR approach from cold treated rice seedlings. ZFP245 is 712 bp in length and encodes a 24.5 KDa protein, which has 35% identity in amino acid with SCOF-1, a cold-inducible zinc finger protein from soybean. By database search, ZFP245 was mapped on chromosome 7 and clustered together with another C2H2 zinc finger gene. Tissue expression analysis showed that ZFP245 was constitutively expressed in various rice tissues including roots, stems, leaves and spikes. The semi-quantitative-RT-PCR assay revealed ZFP245 was strongly induced after 6 h exposure to cold and drought stresses, and then reduced to the baseline. However, ZFP245 was not regulated by high salt or abscisic acid treatment. The promoter sequence of 1017 nucleotides, upstream of ZFP245, was cloned directly by PCR approach. Sequence analysis revealed a CRT/DRE element was found within the ZFP245 promoter region. Taken together, ZFP245, as the first identified C2H2-type zinc finger protein involved in stress response in monocots probably plays a role as a transcription regulator in plant cold and drought responses through an ABA-independent pathway.
Overcoming any configuration limitation: an alternative operating mode for pervaporation and vapour permeation (2015)

Abstract BACKGROUND Membranes are the core and the main limitation of pervaporation. For example, in certain cases (more often for organic–organic mixtures) a pure product is not attainable as a permeate of a single stage and a series of membrane stages spaced by a condenser is required, making the process economically unacceptable. RESULTS This work discusses the use of an alternative approach by exploring the multi‐stage‐batch‐pervaporation ( MSBP ) unit operation. Here, the permeate obtained after each batch‐stage is recycled to the feed tank to increase the permeate product purity in a following stage. The separation of methanol–methyl acetate mixtures was chosen as a case study. Simulations demonstrate how a multi‐stage‐batch‐pervaporation unit is able to meet product purity requirements, by varying the stage‐termination condition and the number of stages, employing a single membrane‐module and a single condenser. Moreover, a new way to visualize pervaporation separation performance of different membranes is proposed to replace the pervaporation separation index ( PSI ) analysis. CONCLUSION Being very flexible, the multi‐stage‐batch‐pervaporation unit operation could be of benefit for all small batch productions, even when using medium‐low performance membranes. Parts of continuous productions could also be suitable for multi‐stage‐batch‐pervaporation systems. © 2015 Society of Chemical Industry
Tighter controls for busier systems [power systems] (1997)

A variety of new technologies are becoming available that will help utilities maintain power system reliability while handling the larger volume of transactions. For example, power electronic systems can provide unprecedented control over electricity flow on transmission networks, preventing or containing cascading disturbances. In addition, new sensor technology, faster communications between control centers, and advanced software tools can enable utilities to monitor system conditions in real time, letting them respond more quickly to disturbances and minimize their impact. Over the next decade, these technologies will facilitate increased power transfers through power delivery systems that are presently constrained, providing power at lower cost to a greater number of customers. It is a question of how to optimize power flow through an entire network by integrating multiple technologies and coordinating control over wide areas. Such integration and coordination will be necessary for deregulation to proceed smoothly toward its twin goals: reducing electricity costs to US consumers, while maintaining the high levels of reliability they have come to expect. The authors discuss the following technologies to help achieve these goals including: flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS), the next generation of FACTS controllers, hierarchical control of FACTS, on-line power systems analysis, control centre communications, and wide area measurement system.
Modified BP neural network model is used for oddeven discrimination of integer number (2013)

This paper introduced the BP neural network model and the BP algorithm in detail, and points out the BP neural network exists the defects of local optimal tendency of local optimal, slow convergence speed etc. Through the introduction of modified BP algorithm, we can solve the problems existing in the traditional BP algorithm successfully, simulation results for odd-even discrimination of integer number based on MATLAB BP algorithm show that modified BP model compared with BP model, has faster training speed and high study accuracy. Modified BP neural network models is used in practice, as long as it is complementary with effective measures, and we can get satisfactory result completely.
RUMBLE (2008)

Physical synthesis tools are responsible for achieving timing closure. Starting with 130nm designs, multiple cycles are required to cross the chip, making latch placement critical to success. We present a new physical synthesis optimization for latch placement called RUMBLE (Rip Up and Move Boxes with Linear Evaluation) that uses a linear timing model to optimize timing by simultaneously re-placing multiple gates. RUMBLE runs incrementally and in conjunction with static timing analysis to improve the timing for critical paths that have already been optimized by placement, gate sizing, and buffering. Experimental results validate the effectiveness of the approach: our techniques improve slack by 41.3% of cycle time on average for a large commercial ASIC design
Structure and shape memory effects of poly(L-lactide) and its copolymers (2007)

A series of biodegradable poly(L-lactide) (PLLA) and its copolymers with poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) is synthesized and characterized. The mechanical properties and shape memory effects are studied by means of dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and tensile tests. It is found that the mechanical properties are significantly affected by the polymer compositions. With the ε-caprolactone (ε-CL) content increasing, the maximum stress decreases linearly and the strain at break increases gradually. By adjusting the compositions, the polymers exhibit excellent shape memory effects and a maximum recovery stress of about 6.2 MPa can be obtained for the PCLA70 copolymer. Structure of the polymers during the shape memory process is investigated using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and x-ray diffraction (XRD). The polymers are observed to consist of the PLLA crystal and amorphous phase which serve as physical cross-links and reversible phase, respectively. Shape memory effect is attributed to be the deorientation of the oriented amorphous chains due to thermodynamic entropy effect.
Industrial production surety factor increasing by a system of fingerprint verification (2014)

The article describes a new method of a fingerprint verification. A research purpose has been a verification of integral transformations applying possibilities with help of Fourier and Fourier-Mellin transformation as a tool for fingerprints images verification. The proposed method does not require broad preprocessing, it eliminates partly inaccurate finger place on a sensor (shift, rotation), it compensates partly fingerprint deformations (scale change, skin elasticity) and lower fingers quality (too dry fingers), it enables automatic processing and evaluation without an operator input. The proposed method, using a registration and comparative criterion of modified phase correlation can take up 91.7 % of the right fingerprints and reject just 8.3 % of them. The fingerprint verification can be used for following and controlling of technological processes; expensive or dangerous equipments, technologies or property protection from illegitimate using or misusage, and for an authentication of entry into buildings.
Solvent dependence of ambidentate equilibriums in octahedral systems (1972)

ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTSolvent dependence of ambidentate equilibriums in octahedral systemsLuigi G. MarzilliCite this: Inorg. Chem. 1972, 11, 10, 2504–2506Publication Date (Print):October 1, 1972Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 October 1972https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ic50116a042https://doi.org/10.1021/ic50116a042research-articleACS PublicationsRequest reuse permissionsArticle Views48Altmetric-Citations20LEARN ABOUT THESE METRICSArticle Views are the COUNTER-compliant sum of full text article downloads since November 2008 (both PDF and HTML) across all institutions and individuals. These metrics are regularly updated to reflect usage leading up to the last few days.Citations are the number of other articles citing this article, calculated by Crossref and updated daily. Find more information about Crossref citation counts.The Altmetric Attention Score is a quantitative measure of the attention that a research article has received online. Clicking on the donut icon will load a page at altmetric.com with additional details about the score and the social media presence for the given article. Find more information on the Altmetric Attention Score and how the score is calculated. Share Add toView InAdd Full Text with ReferenceAdd Description ExportRISCitationCitation and abstractCitation and referencesMore Options Share onFacebookTwitterWechatLinked InRedditEmail Other access optionsGet e-Alertsclose Get e-Alerts