A modified polarization saturation model is proposed and addressed math- ematically using a complex variable approach in two-dimensional （2D） semipermeable piezoelectric media. In this model, an existing polarizatio...A modified polarization saturation model is proposed and addressed math- ematically using a complex variable approach in two-dimensional （2D） semipermeable piezoelectric media. In this model, an existing polarization saturation （PS） model in 2D piezoelectric media is modified by considering a linearly varying saturated normal electric displacement load in place of a constant normal electric displacement load, applied on a saturated electric zone. A centre cracked infinite 2D piezoelectric domain subject to an arbitrary poling direction and in-plane electromechanical loadings is considered for the analytical and numerical studies. Here, the problem is mathematically modeled as a non-homogeneous Riemann-Hilbert problem in terms of unknown complex potential functions representing electric displacement and stress components. Having solved the Hilbert problem, the solutions to the saturated zone length, the crack opening displace- ment （COD）, the crack opening potential （COP）, and the local stress intensity factors （SIFs） are obtained in explicit forms. A numerical study is also presented for the proposed modified model, showing the effects of the saturation condition on the applied electrical loading, the saturation zone length, and the COP. The results of fracture parameters obtained from the proposed model are compared with the existing PS model subject to electrical loading, crack face conditions, and polarization angles.展开更多
Development of cytoplasmic male sterile (CMS) lines with elongated uppermost internode (EUI) trait provides a genetic option to eliminate the use of GA 3 in hybrid rice. During the past two decades, extensive work
The influence of seasonal variation, indole-3-butyric acid （IBA） and type of cuttings was examined on induction and growth of adventitious roots in Bambusa nutans Wall. and Bambusa tulda Roxb. Singlenode culm and cu...The influence of seasonal variation, indole-3-butyric acid （IBA） and type of cuttings was examined on induction and growth of adventitious roots in Bambusa nutans Wall. and Bambusa tulda Roxb. Singlenode culm and culm-branch cuttings from the mature culms were provided with immersion treatment for 24 h of either water （control） or 2 mM IBA in four different seasons, i.e., spring （mid February）, summer （mid May）, rainy （mid July）, and winter （mid November） and maintained for two months in the mist chamber at the relative humidity of （70±5）% and the tenlperature of （30±2）℃. In B. nutans, adventitious rooting occttrred in both types of cuttings in all the seasons with the best rooting in the summer season i.e., May （88% in culm cuttings） and the least in winter. On the contrary, adventitious rooting was recorded only in culm cuttings in spring and summer season in B. tulda. IBA treatment significantly enhanced rooting, root number and root length; registering 14 to 17 times improvement over control in the best rooting season. Three factor- interactions （season × cutting type × IBA treatment） were significant for rooting in B. nutans and all characteristics, except sprouting in B, tulda. Thus, single-node culm and culm-branch cuttings in B. nutans and culm cuttings in B. tulda treated with 2 mM IBA during spring （February） to summer （May） season are recommended for their clonal multiplication.展开更多
Drought is becoming an increasingly important constraint limiting world's rice production (Bennett, 2003). About half of the world's rice is grown in rainfed environments where the rainfall is the major source...Drought is becoming an increasingly important constraint limiting world's rice production (Bennett, 2003). About half of the world's rice is grown in rainfed environments where the rainfall is the major source of water sup-展开更多
Background: Cervical cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer among women in the developing countries. It is preventable by early detection and treatment of the precursor lesions. Cervical cytology became the s...Background: Cervical cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer among women in the developing countries. It is preventable by early detection and treatment of the precursor lesions. Cervical cytology became the standard screening test for cervical cancer and premalignant lesions with the introduction of the Papanicolau (Pap) smear. Aim: to determine the uptake, indications and results of cervical cytology in a tertiary health center in Nigeria. Materials and Methods: a 5-year descriptive study of the results of cervical cytology among women who attended the gynaecological outpatient clinic of the Hospital. Results: a total of 597 cases of cervical Pap smears were received at the histopathology department during the study period out of which 20 (3.4%) were inadequate for cytological evaluation. The patients age ranged from 15 to 80 (mean 38.8 SD = 11.4) years. The average annual uptake of the Cervical smear was 9.3% of the total number of patients seen in the gynaecological clinic during the study period and the main indications were routine medical check-up, 256 (42.9%) and cervicitis 76 (12.7%). About 398 (66.7%) were normal smears while 152 (26.3%) were abnormal. Non-specific inflammatory changes were present in 113 (74.3%) cases. Cytology was positive for intraepithelial lesions in 6.8% (39/577) cases. Eighteen percent (7/39) of them were high-grade lesions while squamous cell carcinoma was detected in 12.8% (5/39) cases. Conclusion: the uptake of cervical cytology of 8.7% is low and the main indication was routine check up. Premalignant lesions were detected in 6.8% of cases.展开更多
The influence of vitamin E on cadmium intoxication was investigated in rats. The exposure to cadmium (1 mg/kg, Cd as CdCl2·2H2O, intraperitoneally for 7 days) decreased the activity of hepatic and renal glutamic ...The influence of vitamin E on cadmium intoxication was investigated in rats. The exposure to cadmium (1 mg/kg, Cd as CdCl2·2H2O, intraperitoneally for 7 days) decreased the activity of hepatic and renal glutamic oxalacetic and glutamic pyruvic transaminases (GOT, GPT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) accompanied by increase in the levels of serum GOT and GPT and urinary protein. Simultaneous administration of vitamin E (5 mg/kg, intramuscularly for 7 days) reduced these Cd induced biochemical alterations. The accumulation of Cd in blood, liver and kidney also decreased significantly upon co-exposure to vitamin E. The antioxidant property of vitamin E seems to be responsible for the observed protection of Cd intoxication.展开更多
2004年12月26日苏门答腊特大地震是过去50年间在俯冲带发生的第三大地震。其破裂开始于锡默卢岛西北部30～40km深处(Lay et al,2005),传播1300km至安达曼群岛北部(Ammon et al,2005)。这次大地震是由俯冲的印度-澳大利亚板块与上部的巽...2004年12月26日苏门答腊特大地震是过去50年间在俯冲带发生的第三大地震。其破裂开始于锡默卢岛西北部30～40km深处(Lay et al,2005),传播1300km至安达曼群岛北部(Ammon et al,2005)。这次大地震是由俯冲的印度-澳大利亚板块与上部的巽他板块之间界面的突然滑动引起的(Rhie et al,2007;Vigny et al,2005)。尽管俯冲界面结构的详细认识对于确定大型逆冲地震潜在源非常重要,但是,目前为止可用的数据(Henstock et al,2006;Sibuet et al,2007;Dewey et al,2007;Engdahlet al,2007)还无法提供这样的信息。本文展示了震源区一条高质量的地震剖面,其展布从深海平原向下延伸到弧前下面40km。地震数据显示,俯冲地壳和大洋莫霍面(地壳-地幔边界)被陆向倾斜的逆冲断层损坏并移位,意味着此大型逆冲断层目前位于大洋地幔内。我们对增生楔前缘的活动逆冲断层成像,其特点与陡峭倾斜面上的逆冲型余震一致。我们的观测结果表明,是壳幔间的强耦合导致地幔岩石脆性破裂,从而引发此次异常大的地震。展开更多
In this paper, numerical solutions of the stochastic Fisher equation have been obtained by using a semi-implicit finite difference scheme. The samples for the Wiener process have been obtained from cylindrical Wiener ...In this paper, numerical solutions of the stochastic Fisher equation have been obtained by using a semi-implicit finite difference scheme. The samples for the Wiener process have been obtained from cylindrical Wiener process and Q-Wiener process. Stability and convergence of the proposed finite difference scheme have been discussed scrupulously. The sample paths obtained from cylindrical Wiener process and Q-Wiener process have also been shown graphically.展开更多
文摘A modified polarization saturation model is proposed and addressed math- ematically using a complex variable approach in two-dimensional （2D） semipermeable piezoelectric media. In this model, an existing polarization saturation （PS） model in 2D piezoelectric media is modified by considering a linearly varying saturated normal electric displacement load in place of a constant normal electric displacement load, applied on a saturated electric zone. A centre cracked infinite 2D piezoelectric domain subject to an arbitrary poling direction and in-plane electromechanical loadings is considered for the analytical and numerical studies. Here, the problem is mathematically modeled as a non-homogeneous Riemann-Hilbert problem in terms of unknown complex potential functions representing electric displacement and stress components. Having solved the Hilbert problem, the solutions to the saturated zone length, the crack opening displace- ment （COD）, the crack opening potential （COP）, and the local stress intensity factors （SIFs） are obtained in explicit forms. A numerical study is also presented for the proposed modified model, showing the effects of the saturation condition on the applied electrical loading, the saturation zone length, and the COP. The results of fracture parameters obtained from the proposed model are compared with the existing PS model subject to electrical loading, crack face conditions, and polarization angles.
文摘Development of cytoplasmic male sterile (CMS) lines with elongated uppermost internode (EUI) trait provides a genetic option to eliminate the use of GA 3 in hybrid rice. During the past two decades, extensive work
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文摘The influence of seasonal variation, indole-3-butyric acid （IBA） and type of cuttings was examined on induction and growth of adventitious roots in Bambusa nutans Wall. and Bambusa tulda Roxb. Singlenode culm and culm-branch cuttings from the mature culms were provided with immersion treatment for 24 h of either water （control） or 2 mM IBA in four different seasons, i.e., spring （mid February）, summer （mid May）, rainy （mid July）, and winter （mid November） and maintained for two months in the mist chamber at the relative humidity of （70±5）% and the tenlperature of （30±2）℃. In B. nutans, adventitious rooting occttrred in both types of cuttings in all the seasons with the best rooting in the summer season i.e., May （88% in culm cuttings） and the least in winter. On the contrary, adventitious rooting was recorded only in culm cuttings in spring and summer season in B. tulda. IBA treatment significantly enhanced rooting, root number and root length; registering 14 to 17 times improvement over control in the best rooting season. Three factor- interactions （season × cutting type × IBA treatment） were significant for rooting in B. nutans and all characteristics, except sprouting in B, tulda. Thus, single-node culm and culm-branch cuttings in B. nutans and culm cuttings in B. tulda treated with 2 mM IBA during spring （February） to summer （May） season are recommended for their clonal multiplication.
文摘Drought is becoming an increasingly important constraint limiting world's rice production (Bennett, 2003). About half of the world's rice is grown in rainfed environments where the rainfall is the major source of water sup-
文摘Background: Cervical cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer among women in the developing countries. It is preventable by early detection and treatment of the precursor lesions. Cervical cytology became the standard screening test for cervical cancer and premalignant lesions with the introduction of the Papanicolau (Pap) smear. Aim: to determine the uptake, indications and results of cervical cytology in a tertiary health center in Nigeria. Materials and Methods: a 5-year descriptive study of the results of cervical cytology among women who attended the gynaecological outpatient clinic of the Hospital. Results: a total of 597 cases of cervical Pap smears were received at the histopathology department during the study period out of which 20 (3.4%) were inadequate for cytological evaluation. The patients age ranged from 15 to 80 (mean 38.8 SD = 11.4) years. The average annual uptake of the Cervical smear was 9.3% of the total number of patients seen in the gynaecological clinic during the study period and the main indications were routine medical check-up, 256 (42.9%) and cervicitis 76 (12.7%). About 398 (66.7%) were normal smears while 152 (26.3%) were abnormal. Non-specific inflammatory changes were present in 113 (74.3%) cases. Cytology was positive for intraepithelial lesions in 6.8% (39/577) cases. Eighteen percent (7/39) of them were high-grade lesions while squamous cell carcinoma was detected in 12.8% (5/39) cases. Conclusion: the uptake of cervical cytology of 8.7% is low and the main indication was routine check up. Premalignant lesions were detected in 6.8% of cases.
文摘The influence of vitamin E on cadmium intoxication was investigated in rats. The exposure to cadmium (1 mg/kg, Cd as CdCl2·2H2O, intraperitoneally for 7 days) decreased the activity of hepatic and renal glutamic oxalacetic and glutamic pyruvic transaminases (GOT, GPT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) accompanied by increase in the levels of serum GOT and GPT and urinary protein. Simultaneous administration of vitamin E (5 mg/kg, intramuscularly for 7 days) reduced these Cd induced biochemical alterations. The accumulation of Cd in blood, liver and kidney also decreased significantly upon co-exposure to vitamin E. The antioxidant property of vitamin E seems to be responsible for the observed protection of Cd intoxication.
文摘2004年12月26日苏门答腊特大地震是过去50年间在俯冲带发生的第三大地震。其破裂开始于锡默卢岛西北部30～40km深处(Lay et al,2005),传播1300km至安达曼群岛北部(Ammon et al,2005)。这次大地震是由俯冲的印度-澳大利亚板块与上部的巽他板块之间界面的突然滑动引起的(Rhie et al,2007;Vigny et al,2005)。尽管俯冲界面结构的详细认识对于确定大型逆冲地震潜在源非常重要,但是,目前为止可用的数据(Henstock et al,2006;Sibuet et al,2007;Dewey et al,2007;Engdahlet al,2007)还无法提供这样的信息。本文展示了震源区一条高质量的地震剖面,其展布从深海平原向下延伸到弧前下面40km。地震数据显示,俯冲地壳和大洋莫霍面(地壳-地幔边界)被陆向倾斜的逆冲断层损坏并移位,意味着此大型逆冲断层目前位于大洋地幔内。我们对增生楔前缘的活动逆冲断层成像,其特点与陡峭倾斜面上的逆冲型余震一致。我们的观测结果表明,是壳幔间的强耦合导致地幔岩石脆性破裂,从而引发此次异常大的地震。
文摘In this paper, numerical solutions of the stochastic Fisher equation have been obtained by using a semi-implicit finite difference scheme. The samples for the Wiener process have been obtained from cylindrical Wiener process and Q-Wiener process. Stability and convergence of the proposed finite difference scheme have been discussed scrupulously. The sample paths obtained from cylindrical Wiener process and Q-Wiener process have also been shown graphically.
