738 research outputs found
Flowcytometric assessment of fetomaternal hemorrhage during external cephalic version at term
No full textExternal cephalic version (ECV) at term is a safe procedure and reduces the incidence of cesarean sections for breech presentation. One of the known complications, however, is an ECV-related disruption of the placental barrier and a subsequent transfusion of fetal blood into maternal circulation. While the incidence of ECV-related fetomaternal hemorrhage (FMH) has been determined recently in a large trial using a manual Kleihauer-Betke test (KBT), questions remain on the amount of ECV-related FMH. KBT, which detects fetal red blood cells (RBC) on the basis of acidic resistance of fetal hemoglobin (HbF), is known to be a sensitive test, yet prone to procedural errors limiting its accuracy in quantifying FMH. In this study we investigated 50 patients for FMH before and after ECV, using a dual-color flow cytometric test kit with a lower limit of quantification of 0.05% fetal RBC in maternal peripheral blood. Three patients had a quantifiable increase of fetal RBC detected after ECV (0.06%; 0.08%; 0.1%). None of these subtle increments was predictable by ECV-related clinical parameters or translated into fetal compromise. Using a sensitive and accurate flow cytometric test method, our data provide further assurance to mothers on the safety of ECV at term
Author-Kit
No full text[SC 2020] output from commands that gather execution environment information.
# Environment information of Sunway Taihulight:
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## Environment information of TianHe 2
we run script provided by Author-Kit on login node of TianHe2
#! /bin/sh
# Linux data-gathering commands; adjust as necessary for your platform.
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# Be sure to remove any information from the output that would violate
# SC's double-blind review policies.
env | sed "s/USER/USER/g"
set -x
lsb_release -a
uname -a
lscpu || cat /proc/cpuinfo
cat /proc/meminfo
inxi -F -c0
lsblk -a
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nvidia-smi
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the output is in file collect_environment-tianhe2-output.txt of current repository
Relationships between parameters of gallbladder motility and brain electrical activity
No full textMarfiyan Olena M, Zukow Walery, Popovych Milentyna V, Ganyk Lyubov M, Kit Yevgen I, Ivanyts’ka Oksana M, Kyjenko Valeriy M. Relationships between parameters of gallbladder motility and brain electrical activity. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2016;6(8):11-20. eISSN 2391-8306. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.59271
http://ojs.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/johs/article/view/3728
The journal has had 7 points in Ministry of Science and Higher Education parametric evaluation. Part B item 755 (23.12.2015).
755 Journal of Education, Health and Sport eISSN 2391-8306 7
© The Author (s) 2016;
This article is published with open access at Licensee Open Journal Systems of Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, Poland
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(http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits unrestricted, non commercial use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited.
This is an open access article licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits unrestricted, non commercial
use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited.
The authors declare that there is no conflict of interests regarding the publication of this paper.
Received: 02.07.2016. Revised 25.07.2016. Accepted: 28.07.2016.
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PARAMETERS OF GALLBLADDER MOTILITY AND BRAIN ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY
Olena M Marfiyan1,2, Walery Zukow3, Milentyna V Popovych4, Lyubov M Ganyk4, Yevgen I Kit4, Oksana M Ivanyts’ka1, Valeriy M Kyjenko5
1JSC “Truskavets’kurort”, Truskavets’, Ukraine [email protected]
2Department of Pediatry, OO Bohomolets’ National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine
3Faculty of Physical Education, Health and Tourism, Kazimierz Wielki University, Bydgoszcz, Poland [email protected]
4Center of Medical Rehabilitation and Spa Cure “Truskavets’kyǐ” War Ministry, Truskavets’, Ukraine
5Laboratory of Experimental Balneology, OO Bohomolets’ Institute of Physiology NAS, Kyiv, Ukraine [email protected]
Abstract
Objective. Earlier we shown that Cholecystokinetic effect of balneotherapy on spa Truskavets’ may be the result of modulation of neuroendocrine-immune complex. The aim of present investigation: clarification relationships between parameters of gallbladder motility and ongoing Electroencephalogram (EEG) as well as Heart Rate Variability (HRV). Material and Methods. At 22 men with chronic cholecystite combined with pyelonephrite we recorded twice basal and postprandial volume of gallbladder (Echoscopy by “Radmir”), EEG ("NeuroCom Standard") and HRV ("CardioLab+HRV"). Results. Basal gallbladder volume correlated positively with HRV markers of Vagal tone (HF, RMSSD, pNN50) and relative Power Spectrum Density (PSD) C4-δ while negatively with Amplitude of β-Rhythm and its absolute PSD in loci P3, P4, Fp1, C3, F3, F4 as well as PSD T3-δ and Frequency of α-Rhythm. Canonical correlation is very strong: R=0,96; Adjusted R2=0,85; χ2(15)=61; p<10-5. Gallbladder volume after 5 min after taking of Cholekinetik (50 ml of 40% solution of xylitol), expressed as portion its basal volume, correlated positively with VLF, Deviation of θ-Rhythm and its relative PSD in loci F4, P4 and P3 while negatively with relative PSD O1-θ and absolute PSD P4-β and T6-β as well as Asymmetry of θ-Rhythm. Canonical correlation is very strong too: R=0,87; Adjusted R2=0,66; χ2(9)=38; p<10-4. As distinct from early next postprandial volumes significantly less liable to neural regulatory influences: R makes 0,67 (p=0,003) and 0,60 (p=0,009) after 15 and 30 min respectively. In particular, both V15 and V30 equal positively correlated with HF and Laterality of α-Rhythm, however V15 correlated with Asymmetry of θ-Rhythm (r=-0,45) and its PSD in loci F3 (r=0,28) and C4 (r=0,27), while V30 correlated with Asymmetry of δ-Rhythm (r=-0,28) and PSD C4-β (r=-0,34). Conclusion. Fasting gallbladder volume is strong controlled by Vagal nerves as well as by neural structures generating β-Rhythm, whereas early (5 min) postprandial volume is also strong controlled by structures generating θ-Rhythm. Next (15 and 30 min) postprandial volumes significantly less liable to neural regulatory influences. Keywords: gallbladder motility, EEG, HRV, relationships
KEEP (Emergency shelter kit)
No full textLAUREA MAGISTRALEAttualmente il nostro mondo, a causa di una popolazione in rapida crescita, di disastri imprevedibili legati ai cambiamenti climatici e alle instabilità politiche, sta creando una lacuna continua per soddisfare le esigenze abitative dei suoi abitanti. L'autore, in attesa di unire i principi architettonici potenziati con l'uso di nuove tecnologie in una costruzione leggera, propone la progettazione di un kit di ripari di emergenza (KEEP) basato su una tecnologia già esistente di pareti di pannelli contraibili. Come primo passo, viene effettuata una ricerca olistica, basata sullo stato dell'arte delle questioni relative alla risposta al riparo post-disastro da parte di soggetti governativi, non governativi e privati. Con la letteratura in mente e unificando insieme agli approcci dichiarati dalla biomimetica e dagli origami, l'Autore propone un progetto dettagliato di un rifugio di emergenza basato su caratteristiche di foldabilità, portabilità e affidabilità. Come risultato finale, il rifugio KEEP sarà localizzato concettualmente in un campo di rifugi reali a Al-Hasakah, in Siria, per generare una rappresentazione più chiara delle sue capacità.Currently our world, due a fast-paced growing population, unpredictable disasters related to climate change and political instabilities, is creating a continuous gap to fulfill the housing requirements for its inhabitants. The Author, looking forward to blend architectural principles enhanced with the use of novel technologies in light-weight construction, propose the design of an emergency shelter kit (KEEP) based on an already existing technology of contractible panel walls. As a first step, a holistic research is made, based on the state of the art of issues related with the post-disaster sheltering response by governmental, non-governmental and private stake-holders. With the literature in mind and unifying alongside approaches stated by biomimicry and origami, the Author propose a detailed design of an emergency shelter based on foldability, portability and reliability features. As a final outcome the shelter KEEP will be conceptually located in a real-life refuges camp in Al-Hasakah, Syria to generate a brighter representation of its capabilities
The Guinta spelling kit
No full textThesis (M.A.)--Boston UniversityPLEASE NOTE: Boston University Libraries did not receive an Authorization To Manage form for this thesis or dissertation. It is therefore not openly accessible, though it may be available by request. If you are the author or principal advisor of this work and would like to request open access for it, please contact us at [email protected]. Thank you.The purpose of this study was to construct a spelling kit to improve the spelling of pupils in the secondary school.
The Guinta Spelling Kit was the result of the writer's review of the literature on spelling to find a method, presentation of materials, word list, and evaluative technique which would best suit the individual needs of pupils.
Pupils are able to teach and test themselves with the following material contained in the Kit:
1. Dictation Pre-test of twenty sentences using Pollock's forty words most
frequently misspelled in high school and in college.
2. Student Notebook containing:
a. "How to Succeed in Spelling with the Guinta Spelling Kit!"
b. "Record of Dictation Pre-Test"
c. "Words I Will Learn to Spell"
d. "Letter to Student"
e. "Directions for Using the G. S. K. Workbook"
f. "Synonym Context Test"
g. "Answer Key for the Synonym Context Test"
h. "Progress Chart."
3. The G. S. K. Workbook, a programmed instruction workbook which uses a
multi-method to learn to spell Pollock's forty words. Students are to construct
written responses in at least nine linear frames which require:
a. Seeing each word in context
b. Learning a definition for each word
c. Dividing each word into syllables
d. Learning the origin of each word
e. Saying each word
f. Using each word in an original sentence.
4. Teacher's Handbook listing:
a. "Introduction"
b. "Materials in the Guinta Spelling Kit"
c. "Basic Steps of the Guinta Spelling Kit"
d. "What Does the Teacher Do?"2999-01-0
E-bike Retrofitting Kit
No full textabstract: The goal of this honors thesis creative project was to design, manufacture and test a retrofitted E-bike kit that met certain stated design objections. To design a successful E-bike kit, the needs of the customer were researched and turned into measurable engineering requirements. For the biker, these requirements are speed, range, cost and simplicity. The approach is outlined similarly to the capstone program here at ASU. There is an introduction in sections 1 and 2 which gives the motivation and an overview of the project done. In section 3, the voice of the customer is discussed and converted into requirements. In sections 4, 5,6,7 and 8 the design process is described. Section 4 is the conceptual design where multiple concepts are narrowed down to one design. Section 5 is the preliminary design, where the design parts are specified and optimized to fit requirements. Section 6 is fabrication and assembly which gives details into how the product was manufactured and built. Sections 7 and 8 are the testing and validation sections where tests were carried out to verify that the requirements were met. Sections 9 and 10 were part of the conclusion in which recommendations and the project conclusions are depicted. In general, I produced a successful prototype. Each phase of the design came with its own issues and solutions but in the end a functioning bike was delivered. There were a few design options considered before selecting the final design. The rear-drive friction design was selected based on its price, simplicity and performance. The design was optimized in the preliminary design phase and items were purchased. The purchased items were either placed on the bike directly or had to be manufactured in some way. Once the assembly was completed, testing and validation took place to verify that the design met the requirements. Unfortunately, the prototype did not meet all the requirements. The E-bike had a maximum speed of 14.86 mph and a range of 12.75 miles which were below the performance requirements of 15 mph and 15 miles. The cost was 300 although the total costs remained under budget. At the end of the project, I delivered a functioning E-bike retrofitting kit on the day of the defense. While it did not meet the requirements fully, there was much room for improvement and optimization within the design
Author Q&A
No full textAuthors Kit Frick and Ebony LaDelle provide their insights on content creation, a topic that is relevant to their books I Killed Zoe Spanos and LOVE RADIO
Navigating Pattern Language: A Practitioners’ Guide to Decide on Their Approach on Pattern Language Theory for Complex Problems
No full textNumansgors is a village seeking to improve sustainability by housing renovation. In this process, the effective participation of homeowners faces multiple challenges. The Pattern Language Theory (PLT), a design methodology first proposed by Alexander Christopher in 1970s, shows its potential in tackling these challenges. However, as PLT has been applied in broadening domains, various approaches to using PLT are different from the original one taken by Alexander. As these differences and their basis generally go unarticulated, practitioners referring to such cases may fail to choose an appropriate approach and hence use PLT less effectively. Therefore, to support the effective ue of PLT, either in Numansgors or in other domains, this graduation project aims to support differentiating between diverse PLT approaches, and deciding on a PLT approach.In the beginning, to better understand the topic, a literature review of PLT was conducted. The benefits of PLT were identified, which later confirmed its suitability in Numansgors. Besides, eight purposes of using PLT were summarised and were later found essential in deciding on PLT approaches.Next, to understand the different approaches, an integrative review — which I called deconstruction, identifying and reconstruction — of multiple cases was performed. The external manifestations and internal reasons for different approaches were identified. On the outward, the different approaches are manifested in four components. On the inward, the approaches root inpractitioners’ diverging values and needs. These insights were concretised into three tools, which were later incorporated into the final research output.Afterwards, to find out how the three tools could be used in practice, workshops were organised for inspiration. In these workshops, some other issues in deciding on PLT approaches were found. These issues were tackled by formulating a procedure to use PLT and refining the classification of activities around PLT. All these insights were synthesised into the final research output, the Activity Kit, to support practitioners in deciding on their PLT approaches. With this Activity Kit, practitioners can first consider their project purposes, then find the activities recommended for the purposes, and finally execute the activities with the support of relevant tools.To validate the use of Activity Kit, the Numansgors project was taken as an example. A three-stage plan for Numansgors was generated by using the Activity Kit. It is recommended to evaluate the Activity Kit with more cases and keep up with the influence of the pattern language in Numansgors.Design for Interactio
Farm Safety
No full textNewspaper Article - Farm safety - July 3, 1986. Alberta Women's Institutes want farmers to be ready. They're recommending a safety kit for their tractor or truck.AWI CollectionLiz Delahey photo
F a rm accidents often occur on the back 40 and
A l b e r t a Women's I n s t i t u t e s want f a r m e r s to be
ready. They're recommending a safety kit, for the
tractor or truck, containing disposable diapers for
use as pressure bandages, r i n g bandages, tape and
plastic bags for dismembered limbs
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