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Performance of vertical drains at Queenborough bypass (1981)

The bypass round the town of Queenborough on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent is constructed on soft alluvial clay up to 10 m deep. Where the bypass bridges an existing railway line the approach embankments rise to a height of 7 m above the existing marshland. Embankment construction was started in 1976, but instrument readings indicated that the initial stage of filling could not safely be constructed higher than 3·0 m. Further site investigations were made which included in situ constant head permeability tests performed by reducing the pore pressure at the piezometer cell using recently developed equipment. Analysis showed that vertical drains would be required to accelerate the consolidation and enable the embankment to be completed within the remaining construction programme. Subsequently, two types of vertical drains were assessed during trials in 1978: a 65 mm dia. Sandwick drain and a 300 mm wide AV Colbond fabric strip drain. The Paper compares the consolidation parameters and settlements predicted from laboratory and in situ tests with the field performance of the embankment with and without the vertical drains. Good agreement was found between these comparisons which confirm the predicted decrease in coefficient of consolidation as effective stress exceeded the preconsolidation pressure. La Route de Déviation autour de la ville de Queenborough sur l'Ile Sheppey, Kent, a été construite sur de l'argile alluvionnaire molle d'une profondeur atteignant 10 mètres. Là où la route de déviation passe au-dessus d'une ligne de chemin de fer existante, les remblais d'approche s'élèvent à une hauteur de 7 m au-dessus du terrain marécageux existant. La construction des remblais a commencé en 1976 mais les valeurs obtenues à l'aide d'instruments de mesure indiquaient que l'on ne pouvait dépasser sans danger 3·0m pour le remblai initial. Une analyse ultérieure a révélé qu'il faudrait prévoir des drains verticaux pour accélérer la cadence de consolidation et pour permettre de terminer les remblais dans les limites du programme de construction portant sur trois ans. Des essais de perméabilité in situ à charge constante ont été effectués en réduisant la pression interstitielle à l'extrémité du piézomètre à l'aide d'un matériel récemment mis au point. Deux types de drains verticaux ont été testés par la suite lors des essais effectués en 1978; il s'agissait du drain du type 'Sandwick' de 65 mm de diamètre, et du drain du type à bande de toile 'AV Colbond', de 300 mm de large. L'article compare les paramètre de consolidation et de tassement, déduits des essais de consolidation en laboratoire et des essais de perméabilité in situ, à la performance sur place du remblai avec et sans drains verticaux. Les comparaisons effectuées révèlent une réduction analogue du coefficient de consolidation lorsque la contrainte efficace dépasse la pression de préconsolidation.
The acetabular roof reinforcement plate for the treatment of displaced acetabular fractures in the elderly: results in 59 patients (2021)

The ARRP has proven to provide sufficient primary stability to allow for immediate FWB in most cases and represents a valuable option for the surgical management of displaced acetabular fractures in this challenging patient group.
On the composition of authenticated byzantine agreement (2002)

A fundamental problem of distributed computing is that of simulating a (secure) broadcast channel, within the setting of a point-to-point network. This problem is known as Byzantine Agreement and has been the focus of much research. Lamport et al. showed that in order to achieve Byzantine Agreement in the standard model, more than 2/3 of the participating parties must be honest. They further showed that by augmenting the network with a public-key infrastructure, it is possible to obtain secure protocols for any number of faulty parties. This augmented problem is called "authenticated Byzantine Agreement".In this paper we consider the question of concurrent, parallel and sequential composition of authenticated Byzantine Agreement protocols. We present surprising impossibility results showing that:
Effect of Ingested Tungsten Oxide (WOx) Nanofibers on Digestive Gland Tissue of Porcellio scaber (Isopoda, Crustacea): Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Imaging (2013)

Tungsten nanofibers are recognized as biologically potent. We study deviations in molecular composition between normal and digestive gland tissue of WOx nanofibers (nano-WOx) fed invertebrate Porcellio scaber (Iosopda, Crustacea) and revealed mechanisms of nano-WOx effect in vivo. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) imaging performed on digestive gland epithelium was supplemented by toxicity and cytotoxicity analyses as well as scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of the surface of the epithelium. The difference in the spectra of the Nano-WOx treated and control cells showed up in the central region of the cells and were related to lipid peroxidation, and structural changes of nucleic acids. The conventional toxicity parameters failed to show toxic effects of nano-WOx, whereas the cytotoxicity biomarkers and SEM investigation of digestive gland epithelium indicated sporadic effects of nanofibers. Since toxicological and cytological measurements did not highlight severe effects, the biochemical alterations evidenced by FTIR imaging have been explained as the result of cell protection (acclimation) mechanisms to unfavorable conditions and indication of a nonhomeostatic state, which can lead to toxic effects.
A Unit Cell for Bianisotropic Huygens' Metasurface Designs (2018)

Bianisotropy in metasurface designs offers a solution to produce arbitrary wave transformations even when the incident and transmitted waves differ largely in their transverse wave impedances. By using asymmetry in unit cell designs, bianisotropy can be generated. Such asymmetric bianisotropic unit cells have been discussed and investigated utilizing the stacked-layer topology. However, an asymmetric version of the more natural dipole-loop unit cell has yet to be proposed. In this paper, we present an asymmetric dipole-loop unit cell which demonstrates matching capabilities that may be used for bianisotropic reflectionless wide-angle refraction. This concept is verified using fullwave results for a normally incident plane wave intended for refraction at 71.8° at 20GHz.
Percutaneous microwave coagulation therapy in liver tumors (1997)

Purpose: Percutaneous microwave coagulation therapy (PMCT) is an interventional alternative for inoperable malignant liver tumors. in this paper, we report the results of our 3-year experience of PMCT in order to establish suitable indications for this treatmentMaterial and Methods: We studied a total of 27 inoperable liver tumors in 24 patients. Histology of the tumors showed 20 hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs) (13 well differentiated, 4 moderately differentiated, and 3 poorly differentiated) and 7 metastases. These tumors were treated by PMCT and were followed for 4–40 months (average 18 months). Under US guidance, the tumors were coagulated by microwaves emitted from an electrode. the changes of tumor size after PMCT were evaluated by CT. When the tumors disappeared or were reduced in size after treatment, PMCT was regarded as effective. Complications from PMCT were also evaluated. the patient survival rate was obtained by means of the Kaplan-Meier methodResults: in tumors of 30 mm or less, treatment r...
DNA Methylation of the PITX2 Gene Promoter Region is a Strong Independent Prognostic Marker of Biochemical Recurrence in Patients With Prostate Cancer After Radical Prostatectomy (2009)

The prognostic information provided by PITX2 methylation adds significantly to currently used clinical variables such as Gleason grade and stage. Therefore, it could contribute to better counseling in patients with prostate cancer.
墨西哥经济发展的经验教训——工业化、外资和技术转让 (1986)

本文的目的是要回顾和估价过去50年间工业化、外资和技术转让在墨西哥发展战略中的作用.这些战略明确的和没有明言的目标都是要把三十年代墨西哥这个主要是农业的落后国家转变为一个中等的工业强国.
Electronic structure of GaN andInxGa1−xNmeasured with electron energy-loss spectroscopy (2002)

Electron energy-loss spectroscopy has been used to study the electronic structure of GaN and ${\mathrm{In}}_{x}{\mathrm{Ga}}_{1\ensuremath{-}x}\mathrm{N}.$ The fine structure on the ionization edges was seen to change with In concentration and these changes agreed well with the results of calculations using the full-potential linearized augmented plane-wave method. Best agreement was observed when the effects of the core hole were included. The anisotropy in the electronic structure of GaN was observed in both the experimental and calculated ionization edges. The low-loss region of the spectrum also varied with In concentration, with the most obvious change being a large shift in the plasmon energy. Interband transitions were found to have a large effect on the plasmon energy in this system. Band gaps and other optical properties were determined from the low-loss spectra.
Production of Smokeless Biofuel Briquettes from Palm Kernel Shell Assisted with Slow Pyrolysis Treatment (2021)

In the lack of systematic delivery of modern cooking fuels in developed countries, strategies have been adopted to use biomass residue that abounds in most of these countries. This is meant to substitute wood charcoal and thus limit forest harvesting for fuel purposes. For this cause, palm oil residue briquettes have been marketed as a safer substitute for wood charcoal for heating, cooking, and other industrial applications in both urban and rural populations. The main objectives of this study are to determine the feasibility of palm kernel shells by comparing combustion properties of PKS sample briquettes with commercialized wood charcoal and to determine the most suitable binding agent mixture ratio in biofuel briquettes. A laboratory experiment was conducted to determine the Physico-chemical characteristics of the briquettes. Slow pyrolysis treatment was conducted in a furnace at 200℃, 400℃, and 600℃ respectively. In addition to mixing palm kernel shell bio-char (PKSB) with two different binders namely starch and NaOH. Results of the physical characterization of the briquettes were as follows, moisture content (16.64% dry basis), ash content (45.19%), fixed carbon (43.07%), volatile matter (9.19%), and calorific value (14.85/kg). In this study, it is found that the PKS sample treated with a pyrolyzed temperature of 600℃ together mixed with 5% starch composition in biofuel briquette is the most suitable alternative for wood charcoal.
Can atrioventricular node ablation be safely performed in patients with permanent His bundle pacing? Data from a multicentric registry (2020)

Abstract Introduction Ventricular rate control is essential in the management of atrial fibrillation. Atrioventricular node ablation (AVNA) and ventricular pacing can be an effective option when pharmacological rate control is insufficient. However, right ventricular pacing (RVP) induces ventricular desynchronization in patients with normal QRS and increases the risk of heart failure on long term. His bundle pacing (HBP) is a physiological alternative to RVP. Observational studies have demonstrated the feasibility of HBP but there is still very limited data about the feasibility of AVNA after HBP. Purpose To evaluate feasibility and safety of HBP followed by AVNA in patients with non-controlled atrial arrhythmia. Methods We included in three hospitals between september 2017 and december 2019 all patients who underwent AVNA for non-controlled atrial arrhythmia after permanent His bundle pacing. No back-up right ventricular lead was implanted. AVNA procedures were performed with 8 mm-tip ablation catheter. Acute HBP threshold increase during AVNA was defined as a threshold elevation &amp;gt;1V. His bundle capture (HBC) thresholds were recorded at 3 months follow-up. Results AVNA after HBP lead implantation was performed in 45 patients. HBP and AVNA were performed simultaneously during the same procedure in 10. AVNA was successful in 32 of 45 patients (71%). Modulation of the AV node conduction was obtained in 7 patients (16%). The mean procedure duration was 42±24min, and mean fluoroscopy duration was 6.4±8min. A mean number of 7.7±9.9 RF applications (347±483 sec) were delivered to obtain complete / incomplete AV block. Acute HBC threshold increase occurred in 8 patients (18%) with return to baseline value at day 1 in 5 patients. There was no lead dislodgment during the AVNA procedures. Mean HBC threshold at implant was 1.26±0.69V@0.5ms and slightly increased at 3 months follow-up (1.34±0.86V@0.5ms). AV node re-conduction was observed in 5 patients (16% of the successful procedures) with a second successful ablation procedure in 4 patients. No ventricular lead revision was required during the follow-up period. The baseline native QRS duration was 102±21 ms and the paced QRS duration was 107±18 ms. Conclusion AVNA combined with HBP for non-controlled atrial arrhythmia is feasible and does not compromise HBC but seems technically difficult with significant AV nodal re-conduction rate. The presence of a back-up right ventricular lead could have changed our results and therefore would require further evaluation. Unipolar HBP after AV node ablation Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: None
Body Position-Dependent Shift in Odor Percept Present Only for Perithreshold Odors (2007)

We recently demonstrated that a supine position causes a decrease in olfactory sensitivity compared with an upright position. We pursued that initial finding in 3 separate experiments in which we explored the extent of, and mechanism underlying, this phenomenon. In Experiment 1, we replicated the decrease in olfactory sensitivity when in a supine compared with an upright position. In Experiment 2, we measured body position-dependent shifts in physiological variables and sniff measures while smelling suprathreshold odorants and performing a perithreshold odor intensity discrimination task. Olfactory performances were reduced while supine. However, no relationships between the shift in olfactory performances and either the physiological variables or sniff measures were found. In Experiment 3, we determined that there were no position-dependent shifts in ability to discriminate or identify suprathreshold odors or rate them for pleasantness, intensity, or familiarity. However, a drop in scores was observed, and performance was slowed, on a cognitive skill while supine. These results demonstrate a body position-dependent shift in olfactory sensitivity only for perithreshold odors that appears to be mediated by cognitive rather than physiological factors. Implications for olfactory imaging studies are discussed.
Simplification as design principle for 5G: A native IP data plane for a lean packet system (2017)

The ambitious objectives of the 5th Generation (5G) mobile communications subtend a profound change in the way mobile networks are designed, both in the infrastructural aspects and in the operational protocols. Network slicing is considered as a promising deployment option to enable tailored and logically separated resources and value-enabled platforms to the vertical industries. This paper introduces the concept of a lean packet system in support of a tailored and flexible data plane to better align the provisioned network (slice) with the requirements of the vertical industry. The described solution provides a great match between deployment flexibility, resources utilization and routing efficiency. The design of an experimental testbed is described and results from an experimental evaluation of routing efficiency against alternative solutions confirm the value of our concepts.
Use-Based Register Caching with Decoupled Indexing (2004)

Wide, deep pipelines need many physical registersto hold the results of in-flight instructions. Simultaneously,high clock frequencies prohibit using largeregister files and bypass networks without a significantperformance penalty. Previously proposed techniquesusing register caching to reduce this penalty sufferfrom several problems including poor insertion andreplacement decisions and the need for a fully-associativecache for good performance. We present novelmechanisms for managing and indexing register cachesthat address these problems using knowledge of thenumber of consumers of each register value.The insertion policy reduces pollution by not cachinga register value when all of its predicted consumersare satisfied by the bypass network. The replacementpolicy selects register cache entries with the fewestremaining uses (often zero), lowering the miss rate. Wealso introduce a new, general method of mapping physicalregisters to register cache sets that improves theperformance of set-associative cache organizations byreducing conflicts. Our results indicate that a 64-entry,two-way set associative cache using these techniquesoutperforms multi-cycle monolithic register files andpreviously proposed hierarchical register files.
An Analysis of Methods for Permanently Mounting Ovules Cleared in Four-and-a-Half Type Clearing Fluids (1982)

Ovules cleared in benzyl benzoate-4 1/2 clearing fluid can be permanently mounted in Piccolyte or Permount by replacing the cleaning fluid with absolute ethanol, upgrading the ovules in mixtures of ethanol and xylene (3:1, 2:2, 1:3, and xylene), and mounting them in either mountant under the supported coverglass of a Raj slide. Optical saggittal sections through the ovules resemble microtome sections in that the protoplasts are slightly shrunken away from the cell walls. The artifact is common in permanently mounted sections; fixation and paraffin infiltration are usually cited as the causes--its appearance in the whole-mounted ovules is caused by xylene. Although miscible with the clearing fluid, Euparal is the least satisfactory of the standard mountants for permanent preparations of cleared ovules and is best used with an equal quantity of clearing fluid for semipermanent preparations. A large quantity of Euparal in the mountant produces pronounced shrinkage. A method for permanently mounting cleared ovules with the clearing image unaltered employs a mountant which contains the ingredients of Spurr low viscosity embedding medium. Vinylcyclohexene dioxide (10 drops) is combined with diglycidyl ether of polypropylglycol (6 drops) and nonenyl succinic anhydride (26 drops). Ovules treated for 24 hr in benzyl benzoate-4 1/2 clearing fluid are passed through a graded series of clearing fluid-epoxy medium mixtures (3:1, 2:2, 1:3, and pure epoxy medium) at intervals of 14 minutes. One drop of dimethylaminoethanol, the cure accelerator, is then added to the epoxy medium and the ovules are mounted and covered immediately on a Raj slide. The preparation is cured in an oven at 60 C for 24 hr and observed with phase contrast or Nomarski interference optics.
Region-Specific Effect of the Decellularized Meniscus Extracellular Matrix on Mesenchymal Stem Cell–Based Meniscus Tissue Engineering (2016)

This is the first report to demonstrate the feasibility of applying region-specific mECMs for the engineering of meniscus implants capable of reproducing the biphasic, anatomic, and biochemical characteristics of the meniscus, features that should contribute to the feasibility of their clinical application.
Mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from New Zealand pasture-based livestock farm systems (2019)

The reduction of the agricultural greenhouse gases, methane and nitrous oxide is likely to play an important role in New Zealandâ€™s transition to a low-emissions economy. A limited range of options currently exists to reduce emissions from pasture-based livestock farming systems. However, several promising options are under development which have the potential to considerably reduce on-farm emissions, such as inhibitors and vaccines. On-farm forestry can be used to offset emissions through carbon sequestration in trees, but more scientifically robust and consistent evidence is needed if soil carbon sequestration is to be used to offset New Zealandâ€™s greenhouse gas emissions.
Child Exclusion Policies in Housing (1978)

A national sample survey of adults in 1971 found that the majority (57 percent) believed that the size of the U.S. population at that time was "about right."Approximately one out of five (22 percent) felt the size of the population "should be smaller," a proportion substantially greater than that feeling it "should be larger" (8 percent).Wolman, Findings of the Commission's National Public Opinion Survey, in
Fronthaul Data Reduction in Massive MIMO Aided C-RAN via Two-timescale Hybrid Compression (2018)

In massive MIMO aided cloud radio access network (C-RAN), plenty of remote radio heads (RRHs), each equipped with a massive MIMO array, are distributed within a specific geographical area and are connected to a centralized baseband unit (BBU) pool through fronthaul links. One major performance bottleneck in the uplink of massive MIMO aided C-RAN is that, the RRHs need to transport a huge amount of data to the BBU for baseband processings. Existing fronthaul compression methods that rely on fully-digital processing are not suitable for the massive MIMO regime due to their high implementation cost. To overcome this challenge, we propose a two-timescale hybrid analog-and-digital spatial compression scheme at RRHs to reduce the fronthaul data, where the analog filter is updated at a slow timescale according to the channel statistics to achieve massive MIMO array gain, and the digital filter is updated at a fast timescale according to the instantaneous effective channel state information (CSI) to achieve spatial multiplexing gain. Such a design can alleviate the performance bottleneck of limited fronthaul with reduced hardware cost and power consumption, and is more robust to the CSI delay. We propose an online algorithm for the two-timescale non-convex optimization of analog and digital filters. Simulations verify the advantages of the proposed scheme over state-of-the-art baseline schemes.
How to… (2012)

Abstract Chylothorax is an uncommon condition in both dogs and cats and though straightforward to diagnose is challenging to treat and manage. Alasdair Hotston Moore offers his advice.
Identification of dopant-induced point defects and their effect on the performance of CZT detectors(Conference Presentation) (2016)

In our prior research we investigated room-temperature radiation detectors (CZT, CMT, CdMgTe, CTS, among other compound semiconductors) for point defects related to different dopants and impurities. In this talk we will report on our most recent research on newly grown CZT crystals doped with In, In+Al, In+Ni, and In+Sn. The main focus will be on the study of dopant-induced point defects using deep-level current transient spectroscopy (i-DLTS). In addition the performance,  product, gamma-ray spectral response and internal electric field of the detectors were measured and correlated with the dopant-induced point defects and their concentrations. Characterization of the detectors was carried out using i-DLTS for the point defects, Pockels effect for the internal electric-field distribution, and -ray spectroscopy for the spectral properties.