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Growth of particles in cluster-size range in low pressure and low power SiH4 rf discharges (1999)

Growth processes of particles in a cluster-size range below a few nm in size in low pressure and low power SiH4 rf discharges are studied using the new method, in which the threshold photoemission method is coupled with the microwave interferometry, for measurements of their size and density. The density of particles is above 1010 cm−3 and much exceeds that of positive ions, the result of which shows that most of them are neutral. The particles grow mainly around the plasma/sheath boundary near the powered electrode and their size growth rate is 3.4–4.4 nm/s, being much higher than a film growth rate of 0.064–0.12 nm/s. These features strongly indicate that their growth is due to deposition of polymerized species, originated from short lifetime SiH2 radicals, on them, while coagulation between particles becomes appreciable after a time when their density reaches about 1011 cm−3. Moreover, the pulse modulation of rf discharge is found to be effective in reducing the density of cluster-size particles. The reduction can be explained by a model taking account of diffusion of the polymerized species through the radical production region, where the particles nucleate and grow.
An 18 to 26.5 GHz Waveguide Load-Pull System Using Active-Load Tuning (1987)

An 18 to 26.5 GHz waveguide load-pull system using active-load tuning capable of measuring devices with high load reflection coefficients has been designed and constructed using standard waveguide components. The system and its application to the large-signal characterization of GaAs FETs and and amplifiers at 26 GHz will be presented.
Decreased serum paraoxonase 1 (PON1) activity: an additional risk factor for atherosclerotic heart disease in patients with PCOS? (2005)

Reduced serum PON1 activity might contribute to the increased susceptibility for the development of AHD in women with PCOS.
Normal oral, rectal, tympanic and axillary body temperature in adult men and women: a systematic literature review (2002)

Normal oral, rectal, tympanic and axillary body temperature in adult men and women: a systematic literature review The purpose of this study was to investigate normal body temperature in adult men and women. A systematic review of data was performed. Searches were carried out in MEDLINE, CINAHL, and manually from identified articles reference lists. Studies from 1935 to 1999 were included. Articles were classified as (1) strong, (2) fairly strong and (3) weak evidence. When summarizing studies with strong or fairly strong evidence the range for oral temperature was 33.2-38.2 degrees C, rectal: 34.4-37.8 degrees C, tympanic: 35.4- 37.8 degrees C and axillary: 35.5-37.0 degrees C. The range in oral temperature for men and women, respectively, was 35.7-37.7 and 33.2-38.1 degrees C, in rectal 36.7-37.5 and 36.8-37.1 degrees C, and in tympanic 35.5-37.5 and 35.7-37.5 degrees C. The ranges of normal body temperature need to be adjusted, especially for the lower values. When assessing body temperature it is important to take place of measurement and gender into consideration. Studies with random samples are needed to confirm the range of normal body temperature with respect to gender and age.
Prevalence of nasopharyngeal antibiotic-resistant pneumococcal carriage in children attending private paediatric practices in Johannesburg. (2000)

Pneumococcal resistance was significant in this group of children with easy access to paediatric services and antibiotic use. The implication of such high resistance for the treatment of pneumococcal diseases is that high-dose amoxicillin is the preferred empirical oral therapy for treatment of otitis media. Ceftriaxone or cefotaxime should be used in combination with vancomycin for the treatment of meningitis until a cephalosporin-resistant pneumococcal cause is excluded. Intravenous penicillin or ampicillin will successfully treat pneumococcal pneumonia in this population. Antimicrobial resistance among pneumococci colonising children in the private sector has increased dramatically in recent years.
Cross-Layer Solutions for Cooperative Medium Access Control Protocols (2010)

Recent studies have shown that designing a Medium Access Control (MAC) protocol combined with a cooperative approach may improve the attainable network throughput, despite reducing the mean packet delay. In this paper we design a MAC scheme adopting cooperative physical layer aided cross-layer techniques. We consider a popular cooperative MAC protocol, namely the CoopMAC technique of Liu et al., which is improved by facilitating cooperative signal combining at the destination and employing two relays in the context of a successive relaying technique. The performance of the proposed scheme is evaluated by Monte-Carlo simulations. We demonstrate that a cross-layer design further improves the performance gain provided by the CoopMAC protocol over that of the legacy 802.11 Distributed Coordination Function (DCF), enhancing both the achievable network throughput and the outage probability.
Frequency averaging: an useful multiwindow spectral analysis approach (2002)

The multiwindow approach is a meaningful framework for nonparametric spectral estimation. It also encompasses several conventional methods as WOSA and frequency-averaged periodogram. Recently, some authors claimed that the Slepian windows of Thomson's method and other related optimal sets of windows show a better performance in terms of resolution, variance and leakage. In this paper, that claim is discussed by means of some simulation examples and by applying the various methods to speech recognition. In conclusion, frequency averaging of the periodogram is a computationally simple method that has a great flexibility for band specification and comparatively shows good performance. In fact, it is the spectral analysis technique most extensively employed for speech recognition.
États Hysteroides D'Origine Medicamenteuse (1958)

If it is certainly too early to answer the different questions which we have asked in this presentation, we can at least resume and analyse many points in the analysis of the facts which we have examined. — The first would be to underline the importance of psycho-pharmacology in modern psychiatry. The example which we have chosen today shows that it constitutes an important approach for the understanding of the neuroses, as well as for those of the psychoses. — A second point concerns particularly those neuroleptic drugs in which we have been interested since their discovery. The observation which we have reported shows that all types of stages intermediary between the truly neurological reaction and those psychomotor manifestations produced by the drug, from Parkinsonism to the hysteroid reactions, from the excito-motor syndromes to catalepsy exist, and it is impossible to establish limits. — A third point touches on the problem of hysteria, considered not as a disease but as a type of reaction inequally developed in various patients. If it is presently impossible to completely equate in a pure and simple manner the hysteroid states of organic origin, or of pharmacological origin, with the neurotic reaction, it is also difficult to believe that the similarities between these are completely fortuitous. In particular, we have seen that the psycho-motor reactions undergone by the patient, under the influence of the medication, produces a rupture in the unity of volition, alterations in the level of awareness, and in the field of consciousness; increase in suggestibility, and even produces infantilism, which elements have in the past been regarded as the essential components of the hysterical mentality. That which is missing is the mythomania and, in part, the symbolic and verbal expression of the affective disorder. Or, in other words, there are two aspects of hysteria: One is the utilization of the symptom by the patient for secondary gain; the other is the derangement suffered due to certain nervous disequilibrium. The study of the hysteroid side effects permits a better understanding of this last aspect, which in certain cases seems to be primordial. For if it sometimes seems that the hysteric develops and plays on his symptoms, it must not be forgotten that he is also victimized by them.
Research activities on the environmental impact of AC and DC power transmission systems (2006)

The panelist speaks about the extensive research carried out by Canadian utilities on the corona and environmental performance ac transmission lines, particularly at 500 kV and 735 kV. Research activities were also pursued to evaluate the technical feasibility of ac transmission at even higher voltages, up to 1500 kV. Significant efforts were devoted in Canada to the investigation of power frequency electric and magnetic fields (EMF) and their possible impact on human health. Extensive research was also carried out at the National Research Council of Canada as well as at utility research centers in Canada for the design of HVDC transmission lines in the range of plusmn 400 kV to plusmn 500 kV and for evaluating the technical feasibility of transmission at voltages in the range of plusmn 600 kV to plusmn 1200 kV
Removal of Color and Organic Matter in Industrial Phosphoric Acid by Ozone: Effect on Activated Carbon Treatment (1995)

Abstract Industrial phosphoric acid at 42-45% P2O5 and containing organic matter (OM) in the range of 220 mg/L to 300 mg/L is treated by combined ozonation and activated carbon. Ozonation alone removes the initial dark color of the acid and eliminates the organic content. Adsorption on activated carbon alone can reduce OM levels by 80% for more than 25 g/kg P2O5. We find that a preozonation noticeably enhances activated carbon efficiency and reduces its specific consumption. Isoconversion curves are plotted in specific ozone and activated carbon ratio space.
The effect of aging on the thermal behavior of sulfonated polystyrene (1982)

Abstract The thermal properties of an ionomer glass, lightly sulfonated polystyrene, was studied as a function of aging at room temperature after being cooled from the melt. An anomalous endothermic event below T g was observed by differential scanning calorimetry; the intensity of this excess enthalpy was a function of time and sulfonate concentration. It is suggested that the origin of this relaxation may be due in part to morphological changes that occur as a consequence of electrostatic interactions of the sulfonate groups.
[Genetic polymorphisms of human short tandem repeat vWA]. (2002)

We researched the genetic polymorphisms of vWA in Henan population and its usefulness in forensic science.DNA extracted from non-relative persons in Henan population with Chelex was amplified by polymerase chain reaction and was typed by nondenaturing polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis silver staining.A total of 8 alleles and 19 genotypes were found in Henan population,its heterozygosity is high and the locus can be used in forensic genetics. We obtained the allelic frequency of the locus vWA in Henan population. The results of amniotic fluid,villus,blood stain indicate vWA is a good locus for forensic study.
An update on the diagnosis and management of hereditary angioedema with abnormal C1 inhibitor. (2015)

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic disease caused by a deficiency in functional C1-esterase inhibitor characterized by recurrent episodes of angioedema in the absence of associated urticaria. Subcutaneous swellings are experienced by virtually all patients with HAE, and dermatologists are likely to encounter this manifestation, requiring that they be knowledgeable about diagnosis and treatment options. Diagnosis of HAE is often delayed because several of the symptoms can mimic other disease states. Delays in diagnosis can lead to increased inappropriate treatment and decreased patient quality of life. Once a proper diagnosis is made, treatment needs to be targeted to the individual patient and includes on-demand therapy and an option for short- and long-term prophylaxis. On-demand therapy is required for all patients who are diagnosed with HAE and effective options include plasma-derived and recombinant C1 inhibitors, kallikrein inhibitors, and bradykinin B2-receptor antagonists. Options available for prophylaxis include plasma-derived C1 inhibitors, attenuated androgens, and antifibrinolytic agents, although the latter 2 options are associated with significant adverse events. This article reviews the diagnosis and options for effective management of patients with HAE.
THE STRATEGY ADOPTED BY THE JUDICIARY FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: A STUDY OF ITS ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES (2010)

The objective of this work was to perform an exploratory research on strategy adopted by the Judiciary for information technology, with the purpose of studying its alignment with strategic goals. Considering the dependency of the courts in information systems, strategic alignment of IT is relevant for the fulfillment of the institutional mission of the studied courts, contributing to a faster and more effective provision of justice and to the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative activities. Based on interviews and consultations, were compared the strategic goals and the IT strategic projects, considering the dimensions of alignment indicated by the recent literature, to verify the degree of alignment. To this end, each dimension had an allocation of degree of compliance with that recommended in the literature. It was possible to consider the degree of alignment between strategic objectives and IT strategies.
Why Programming by Demonstration Systems Fail: Lessons Learned for Usable AI (2009)

Programming by demonstration systems have long attempted to make it possible for people to program computers without writing code. However, while these systems have resulted in many publications in AI venues, none of the technologies have yet achieved widespread adoption. Usability remains a critical barrier to their success. On the basis of lessons learned from three different programming by demonstration systems, we present a set of guidelines to consider when designing usable AI‐based systems.
The central attentional limitation and executive control (2008)

A central attentional limitation is assumed to be one reason why processing costs emerge in situations in which people do two things at once. This limitation causes that processes in two tasks are processed in serial order, if they require simultaneous access to the capacity-limited resource, which is called bottleneck interference. The present article links together recent knowledge about the psychological mechanisms and about the neural implementation of bottleneck interference. First, new findings are reviewed about the location of bottleneck interference in the processing chain, about its relation to the content of the processed information and its dependence on practice. In addition, further new evidence is reviewed that suggests that the bottleneck does not result from a passive occupation of the attention-limited resource by some process. Instead it is suggested that the serial order of processes at a bottleneck results from the involvement of control processes regulating the order of access to the capacity-limited resource. Neuroimaging research suggests that these control processes are associated with activation in regions of the lateral prefrontal cortex, which can be dissociated from the neuro-anatomical implementation of other control functions during dual-task processing.
A survey of basic resuscitation knowledge among resident paediatricians. (1993)

A telephone questionnaire was undertaken to evaluate the knowledge of resident paediatricians on the subject of the basic resuscitation of the acutely sick child. The questionnaire was targeted at 88 resident paediatricians in hospitals accepting paediatric emergencies in four health regions. Outcome was measured as a correct response to questions based on several emergency scenarios and on the confidence expressed of basic resuscitation knowledge. The subject of emergency management of the child with a compromised upper airway was poorly answered with 40/73 (55%) resident paediatricians suggesting an incorrect endotracheal tube size for an 8 year old child. Fluid management was also deemed unsatisfactory with only 36/73 (49%) providing adequate transfusion secondary to haemorrhagic shock. In addition only 19/73 (26%) mentioned the intraosseous route as a means of obtaining vascular access in a child in extremis. Confidence of the knowledge of basic resuscitation of children was low among resident paediatricians with only 30/73 (41%) expressing confidence and 69/73 (94%) expressing a desire for more formal training in paediatric resuscitation. Resident paediatricians are usually the key personnel in the management of very sick children. This survey demonstrates a low level of basic resuscitation knowledge among resident paediatricians of all grades that must be remedied at a local and national level.
The Effects of interferons on the Activity of <i>α</i> -Glycerolphosphate Dehydrogenase in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Cells in Primary Culture (1987)

Human benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) tissues were obtained from patients undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate and viable cells from these were successfully maintained in primary cultures grown on collagen gel. The prostatic origin of the cells was confirmed by the measurement of prostate specific acid phosphatase and by scanning and transmission electron microscopy before and after immunostaining with human prostate specific antigen-antibody. The cell cultures were treated with various interferons (IFNs), both in the presence and absence of testosterone propionate (TP), for 72 hours and the activities of seven enzymes of carbohydrate metabolism were estimated in the cytosolic fraction of the cells. Treatment with TP induced a significant decrease in the activity of alpha-glycerolphosphate dehydrogenase (alpha-GPDH). Using this enzyme activity as a marker, the effects of various types of IFNs were investigated. IFN-alpha (wellferon) increased the activity of the enzyme both in the presence of one microgram./ml. of TP and in its absence whereas IFN-gamma inhibited the activity under similar conditions. The effect of treatment with IFN-beta in the presence of TP was biphasic in that there was an increase in the activity of the enzyme at the lowest concentration while at higher concentrations an inhibition of enzymic activity was observed. In the absence of TP IFN-beta inhibited the activity. The significance of these findings in terms of the clinical usefulness of IFNs is discussed and it is postulated that IFN-alpha (wellferon) might be effective in the treatment of metastatic carcinoma of the prostate in selected patients.
Development of Tassel seed 2 Inflorescences in Maize (1993)

The normal pattern of maize floral development of staminate florets on the terminal inflorescence (tassel) and pistillate florets on the lateral inflorescences (ears) is disrupted by the recessive mutation tassel seed 2. Tassel seed 2 mutant plants develop pistillate florets instead of staminate florets in the tassel. In addition, the ears of tassel seed 2 plants display irregular rowing of kernels due to the development of the normally suppressed lower floret of each spikelet. The morphology of tassel and ear florets of the recessive maize mutant tassel seed 2 has been compared to those of wild-type maize through development. We have identified the earliest stages at which morphological signs of sex differentiation are evident. We find that sex determination occurs during the same stage on tassel and ear development. Early postsex determination morphology of florets in wild-type ears and in tassel seed 2 tassels and ears is identical.
Visceral leishmaniasis in paediatrics (2002)

Visceral leishmaniasis is a vector-borne systemic infection, which affects half a million people each year in many areas of the world. Typical disease manifests with fever, hepatosplenomegaly, pancytopenia, and progressive deterioration of the host. Although molecular methods appear promising as a non-invasive diagnostic tool, definite diagnosis still relies on the demonstration of the parasite in tissue. Pentavalent antimonial compounds remain the mainstay of treatment worldwide, except in India. During the past decade, short courses of lipid formulations of amphotericin B were assessed and proved effective; however, their cost precludes their wide use in developing countries. Miltefosine, an oral active agent, was recently identified, and might fulfil our expectations for an effective, safe, easily administered and affordable antileishmanial treatment.
Intensive insulin therapy: Part I. Basic principles. (1992)

Intensive insulin therapy is a complete program of diabetes management. A multicomponent insulin regimen is just one element of this approach. Intensive insulin therapy does not necessarily strive for euglycemia, since patients require individualized glycemic goals. When prescribing insulin, the family physician should be familiar with several important pharmacokinetic issues. Insulin species, insulin absorption, injection site and timing of premeal insulin all affect glycemia. The relationship between diabetic complications and blood glucose control is also important. Although many previous studies have been flawed, evidence suggests that meticulous diabetes control decreases the risk of microvascular complications and neuropathy. Unfortunately, studies have shown no improvement in advanced retinopathy or advanced nephropathy with improved glycemic control. The major cost of improved glycemic control is an increased risk of hypoglycemia.
Dynamic monitoring and yield estimation of crops by mainly using the remote sensing technique in China. (2000)

In recent decades, using remote sensing and other techniques to dynamically monitor crop growth and estimate crop yields has become an important research trend in China, which is one of the most important applications of remote sensing in agn'culture. In this article, the author first reviews the history of research on crops yield estimation, then introduces the main contents of the research and explains how to establish an operating system for remote sensing, including the key techniques and solutions. Finally, on the basis of experience, some theoretical and technological problems that need to be further studied are put forward after the discussion on how to establish an efficient cost-effective and operational system.
From service configuration through performance monitoring to fault detection: implementing an integrated and automated network maintenance platform for enhancing wide area transaction access services (2000)

The design and implementation of integrated and automated network/service management platforms that can seamlessly configure services, monitor service/network performance, and detect network faults are of great importance and interest to the service and network providers. In this paper we describe a set of integrated Operations Support Systems (OSS) that implement proactive network maintenance process in Wide Area Transaction Access Services. Copyright © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
The average backscattering cross section of clouds of randomized resonant dipoles (1974)

The average backscattering cross section of clouds of linear metallic dipoles of resonant length and random orientation is investigated. The effects of mutual coupling among dipoles is included in the analysis by use of computer techniques currently available or being developed. Average backscattering cross sections are Presented for random clouds containing up to 200 dipoles with average spacings from <tex xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">0.5\lambda</tex> to <tex xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2.0\lambda</tex> . Results show that coupling is insignificant at the largest spacings but causes a 2-3-dB degradation in average echo area at the smallest spacings.