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Nonlinear transformation between the isoparametric and the Cartesian coordinates may make the elements more sensitive to mesh distortion. By using the second kind of quadrilateral coordinate method QACM-II, which can keep the transformation always linear between the area and the Cartesian coordinate...

Optical three-dimensional (3D) measurement technology is one of the most active research topics in computer vision. Based on the theory of phase shift processing and color-coded light, a new unwrapping method which can measure the 3D-body with a high speed was proposed. First, the period distribution...

This study describes the adjustment process in deaf students who transfer from special schools to inclusive schools. This research uses a qualitative method with case study approaches. The subject for this research is one student in grade 4 elementary school as the main subject. The subject was selected...

Moore's interval arithmetic always provides the same results of arithmetic operations, e.g. [1, 3]+ [5, 9]= [6, 12]. But in real life problems, the operation result can be different, e.g. equal to [4, 7]. Therefore, real problems require more advanced arithmetic. The paper presents (on example of the...

In polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) hyperandrogenism and metabolic dysfunction increase cardiovascular risk. Vitamin D3 deficiency is a common comorbidity in PCOS. Our aim was to examine the alterations of insulin-induced vasodilation and receptor expression in rat aorta in a PCOS model. Methods: Female...

Differences in physiological, physical, and technical demands of the college basketball training related to the number of players, court size, and work-to-rest ratios are not well characterized. A controlled trial was conducted to compare the influence of number of players (2v2/4v4), court size (half/full...

Background/Objectives: We previously demonstrated a different regional stiffness response of elastic and muscular arteries after the administration of nitroglycerin, leading to an alteration of aortic-brachial stiffness gradient. Regional stiffness of smaller arteries may respond differently to vasodilation...

With the sustained growth of China's national economy, tourism has become a "spice" of national life. The annual tourism revenue to a new high more than 4 trillion yuan in 2015 of our national, according to the National Tourism Administration issued the "China Tourism Development Report (2016)" data...

Background: Arterial stiffness as measured by carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (PWV) has been shown to predict cardiovascular events [1]. However, PWV is blood pressure (BP) dependent [2,3] leading to the development of cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) as a more blood pressure-independent index...

Through the analysis of the Putaohua oil layer of Xingnan area’s geological information, sums up the fault form in section and the main form in the plane. Analyze the influence of different fracture dense belt for oil and gas migration and enrichment of sand body ,and controlling action on hydrocarbon...

Purpose/Background/Objectives: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a disease characterized by macro and microvascular complications, particularly, coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease and nephropathy [1–4]. The green tea extract has shown an anti-inflammatory effect (2), so this nutraceutical...

The maintenance of facilities still faces many obstacles, one of which is because complaints about damaged or missing main and supporting facilities are not immediately responded to and replaced. It can reduce or even interfere with work productivity. This research aims to produce an effective and efficient...

The No.4 bridge of Erdos Wulanmulun River city is a steel-concrete composite beam of cable stayed bridge. The Twin Towers bridge with double cable planes, tower adopts steel bridge tower. This paper introduces the design of structural steel pylon pier anchor and computational analysis of the situation....

Background: Augmentation index (AIx) serves as an independent predictor of cardiovascular events and mortality. It is often clinically used as a measure of arterial stiffness and reflections, a practice that was recently challenged. In this work, we sought to investigate the association between AIx and...

Short-term stream flow forecasts are required for simulation, optimization, and decision-making purposes in applications ranging from hydropower planning to flood prevention. The particular case of one-day ahead stream flow forecasting is an important but difficult problem that has been increasingly...

This paper proposed a novel model to evaluate the behavioral characteristics of high-value customers using RFM model and the e-commerce consumer behavior data from the Kaggle platform. This model integrates detailed demographic analysis, including age-specific consumption patterns, payment preferences,...

Introduction: Pressure waveshape derived parameters such as the augmentation index are related to unfavourable cardiovascular events [1]. Wave reflections determine wave shape [2], however, several findings seem to contradict the current views. Current view. The arterial system can be modelled by a tube...

When conformance testing of distributed network protocol, there exit controllability problem and observability problem in NP-FSM model described distributed test system. Based on the detailed research of the distributed test system, this paper proposes a single input / single output, single input / multi...

The complex {[Cu(C9H8O4)(DMSO)2(H2O)2]·(DMSO)2}n (C9H8O4=2-Methyl-1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, DMSO = dimethyl sulfoxide)was synthesized by reaction of Cu(NO3)2·3H2O. The crystal structure of the copper(II) complex has been determined and studied by X-ray diffraction. The complex is monoclinic, space...

Purpose: To provide a comprehensive assessment of aortic stiffness, through both local and regional distensibility and pulse wave velocity (PWV), in patients with either a tricuspid (TAV) or bicuspid (BAV) aortic valve and/or aortic dilation using MRI. Methods: We included 18 patients with TAV and dilated...

Background: Central aortic pressure waveforms can be modelled non-invasively in adults using general transfer functions. These techniques have been applied to, but not formally validated in paediatric populations. We recently developed and validated two age-appropriate paediatric transfer functions and...

Background: External compression using pneumatic cuff inflation is a well-established model used to induce incremental changes in proximal retrograde flow and shear [1]. The mechanisms behind distal cuff compression leading to proximal increase in retrograde shear are not clear. We hypothesized that...

The global financial system is an essential component of the global economy. Its role can be compared with the circulatory system that ensures the delivery of funds to economic entities. The total number of components of the global financial system is about 50,000 credit institutions, including microcredit...

This study aims to determine the types of errors and causes of errors made by 10th grade students of SMK Negeri 1 Pedan in writing descriptive texts. This type of research is descriptive qualitative using the error analysis method. The subjects of this study were 30 students of SMK Negeri 1 Pedan who...

This study examines whether Thematic Bureaucratic Reform (TBR) enhances the organizational capacity of the Polewali Mandar Regency Government for poverty alleviation in a coastal setting. The research uses a qualitative single-case design with five embedded implementing departments. Organizational capacity...

Employees’ usage behavior of information systems post-adoption has been regarded as an important issue in the field of information systems adoption. Prior most studies primarily examine cognitive factors. This paper argues that employees should be embedded in the social network of the organizational...

This research has scientific capacity in tourism studies, especially in developing a new concept of integrated creative tourism that is ready to be applied in Air Hitam District, Sarolangun Regency, Jambi Province which has the potential for cultural tourism, which is integrated with creative products...

The existence of tradition in today’s life faces many challenges to be able to continue to live. Likewise, with Walasuji, a tradition that was born from the Bugis Makassar community, carries a number of local wisdom values that should be preserved. This research was conducted to find out how Walasuji’s...

The purpose of this research is to describe the ethics of teacher’s speech acts of locution, illocution, and perlocution for Indonesian language subject at eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 2 Palopo. The research subjects are the eighth grade students and Indonesian language teacher of SMP Negeri 2...

When Digital Video image transformation from general screen (i.e., 4:3, etc.) to widescreen (i.e., 16:9, etc.), the source image aspect ratio will change, image resolution adjustment and format conversion is difficult. In this paper, a method of nonlinear scaling is proposed, aim to overcome the image...

Objective: White coat hypertension/effect (WCH/E) describes an elevated clinic blood pressure (BP) with normal daytime ambulatory BP (ABPM) values. It is not clear whether WCH/E is associated with adverse vascular risk. This study aimed to determine the relationship between WCH/E and arterial stiffness...

The recent Chinese variety show Youth with You Season 3 has stirred up fierce discussions about the state of Chinese traditional hegemonic masculinity domestically due to the androgynous male images that several idols in the show display. Given the context of Web 2.0, this study therefore aims to explore...

Objective: International guidelines advocate conservative management of post-stroke white coat hypertension. The aims of this study were to investigate; i) does WCH/E result in increased stroke risk? and ii) is WCH/E associated with surrogate markers of cardiovascular risk? Methods: The Arterial Stiffness...

This paper takes liaocheng Guangyue Tower for study, it uses the 1/4 vehicle model of zhongtong bus LCK6105HGC,and it makes dynamic response analyses when ancient timber structure's speed is 20km/h and 40km/h. The results show that when the vehicle speed is 40km/h, horizontal vibration velocity of the...

This article selects 787 students from 4 schools in Dongcheng District, Beijing as the survey subjects, collects general demographic information of students, and uses the Self Rating Depression Scale (SDS) to investigate their depression status. 808 questionnaires were distributed and collected, with...

Measurement of “unattended” blood pressure (BP) may reduce or eliminate the “white coat effect”. Despite the possible advantages of this approach for BP measurement, only few studies analysed the relationship between unattended BP and cardiovascular events or with hypertension mediated organ damage (HMOD)....

The so-called music Reception Theory, to be precise, refers to the relationship and development between musical works and recipients. Due to the non-semantic nature of music, different recipients will have very different understandings of the same work. Audience reception is subjective. Moreover, due...

Improve the level set algorithm by Lagrangian particle enhanced replanting algorithm and increase the reduced segmentation accuracy brought about by the algorithm for uneven image pixel for medical CT image. Based on Literature [4], the combination of Lagrangian particle enhanced replanting algorithm...

Since the identification of the first batch of “specialized and special new” enterprises in 2019, China has continuously increased the cultivation of “specialized and special new” enterprises and achieved positive results. By 2022, a total of 4 batches of “specialized and special new” enterprises have...

Background: Endothelial dysfunction (ED) represents an initial step of “vascular failure” [1]; several factors affect the functionality of the endothelium. Obesity [2] and estrogen deficiency [3] are independently associated with this. The early detection of ED is essential to intervene and prevent its...

During the Covid-19 pandemic, all activities are carried out remotely. The change in the learning system from classrooms in schools to online make a huge impact on students, teachers, and parents. As the learning method changes, various obstacles and concerns arise in the minds of parents. Parents pay...

The phenomenon of the connectedness of interior fashion and portable architecture requires practical studies to determine modules, dimensions, sizes that can unite fashion, interiors and architecture. A unifying effort concentrates on transforming different scientific fields to produce spatial hybrids....

Diuridine P2, P3- (dihalo) methylenetetraphosphates (Up2CF2p2U and Up2CBr2p2U) were synthesized via the activation of P (V) –N bond. The key uridine 5 -phosphoropiperidate intermediate was obtained via a redox condensation method.

This work explored one effective modification method to improve dairy manure biochar’s ability to sorb lead. Dairy manure pyrolyzed at 300ºC for 4 h was dispersed into liquor sodium hydroxide to get sorption ability improved. The resulting biochar(NB300) was used for batch sorption studies to determine...

Objective: Small vessel disease, measured by brain white matter hyperintensity (WMH), is associated with increased stroke risk and cognitive impairment. This study aimed to explore the relationship between WMH on computerised tomography (CT) and white coat hypertension (WCH) in patients with recent transient...

Background: The MOMENTUM3 trial1 has revealed superiority of the novel HeartMate3 (HM3) left ventricular assist device (LVAD) compared with the HM2, with a significantly reduced occurrence of cerebrovascular accidents. Thus, cerebral autoregulation may be improved in HM3 compared with HM II patients,...

This evaluation study aims to determine the profile of the implementation of learning programs in PNB in terms of components: 1) context, 2) input, 3) process, 4) products, and 5) linkages of learning program products with context, input and process components. The study was conducted at the Bali State...

Bogie frame is the critical components of high-speed electric multiple units (EMU). In this article , the static strength test and fatigue strength test of a standardized high-speed EMU motor bogie frame were conducted. According to the strength test results, the static strength and fatigue strength...

There are several psychological problems that arise during Learning From Home (LFH), where students experience anxiety and academic stress related to online lectures. The research objective was to develop an online counselling website to provide psychological assistance during the Learning From Home...

The main aim of the study is to explore the implementation of school-based management in the junior secondary schools in the city of Tangerang Selatan, Banten. More specifically, this study aims to compare the autonomy and community participation of school-based management in public and private junior...