Using Lindblad approach to study decoherence of quantum systems, we study the decoherence and decay of entangled states, formed by two basic states of a chain of thee qubits. We look on these states for a possible reg...Using Lindblad approach to study decoherence of quantum systems, we study the decoherence and decay of entangled states, formed by two basic states of a chain of thee qubits. We look on these states for a possible regular dependence on their decay as a function of their energy separation between the basic states under different types of environments. We didn’t find regular or significant dependence on this energy separation for the type of environment considered.展开更多
To evaluate the influence of contraceptive methods on the basic vaginal states (BVSs) in women in fertile age, 108 women consulting for birth control (14 - 45 years) were included in a prospective study. The vaginal c...To evaluate the influence of contraceptive methods on the basic vaginal states (BVSs) in women in fertile age, 108 women consulting for birth control (14 - 45 years) were included in a prospective study. The vaginal content was sampled both before they began using the chosen contraceptive method (see below) and three months later, and then analyzed using the Balance of Vaginal Content (BAVACO) methodology. Five BVSs were defined: 1) normal microbiota;2) normal microbiota with vaginal inflammatory reaction (VIR);3) intermediate microbiota;4) bacterial vaginosis and 5) non-specific microbial vaginitis. The following contraceptive methods were considered: combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP), intrauterine device (IUD), condom (CON), the rhythm method (RHYT) and simultaneous double protection (COCP + CON). The McNemar statistical test was used. COCP (n = 71): 20 samples retained normal BVSs and two were altered;nine out of the 49 altered samples returned to normal;IUD (n = 4): two samples modified their normal BVS to III and IV;CON (n = 25): the VIR increased in 20% of the samples;RHYT (n = 6): four samples retained the normal BVS;and COCP + CON (n = 2): samples preserved their initial BVS (II). The increased frequency of BVS I in the COCP group was significant (x2 = 3.3;p = 0.04). The relative frequency of each BVS was significantly modified, attributed to the type of contraceptive method used. The intake of hormones corrects alterations and retains a normal BVS. The contraceptive methods that use an external factor of local contact either maintain or alter the microbiota and VIR.展开更多
The achievement progresses of investigation and studies on marine hazardous geology are summarized and presentsd in the late 20 century in China. The importance, research value and present-day studies of marine hazard...The achievement progresses of investigation and studies on marine hazardous geology are summarized and presentsd in the late 20 century in China. The importance, research value and present-day studies of marine hazardous geology, a newly developing branch of geoscience, are well expatiated. Several often confused concepts and theories are explained and redefined here. The comment on the means of investigations, assessment of marine hazardous geology, as well as its evolution, innovation, existing questions and future tasks are also introduced and presented. The concepts of 'hazard geology', geohazard', 'map of marine hazard geology', 'integrated evaluaton on seafloor stablity' are respectively discussed, including their definition, research objects, methods and contents. The types and classification of marine hazardous geology, principles and methods of marine hazardous geology map compilation, the assessment methods and models of marine hazardous geology environment and seafloor stability and so on are also discussed.展开更多
Macromolecular condensed state involves crystalline state and non-crystalline state of long-chain synthetic and naturally occurring molecules. The noncrystalline state may be a polymeric fluid, a rubbery elastic semi-...Macromolecular condensed state involves crystalline state and non-crystalline state of long-chain synthetic and naturally occurring molecules. The noncrystalline state may be a polymeric fluid, a rubbery elastic semi-solid or a rigid glass.展开更多
BACKGROUND: This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and anxiety pertaining to basic life support(BLS) and medical emergencies among interns in dental colleges of Mangalore city, Karnataka, I...BACKGROUND: This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and anxiety pertaining to basic life support(BLS) and medical emergencies among interns in dental colleges of Mangalore city, Karnataka, India.METHODS: The study subjects comprised of interns who volunteered from the four dental colleges. The knowledge and attitude of interns were assessed using a 30-item questionnaire prepared based on the Basic Life Support Manual from American Heart Association and the anxiety of interns pertaining to BLS and medical emergencies were assessed using a State-Trait Anxiety Inventory(STAI) Questionnaire. Chi-square test was performed on SPSS 21.0(IBM Statistics, 2012) to determine statistically signifi cant differences(P<0.05) between assessed knowledge and anxiety.RESULTS: Out of 183 interns, 39.89% had below average knowledge. A total of 123(67.21%) reported unavailability of professional training. The majority(180, 98.36%) felt the urgent need of training in basic life support procedures. Assessment of stress showed a total of 27.1% participants to be above highstress level. Comparison of assessed knowledge and stress was found to be insignifi cant(P=0.983).CONCLUSION: There was an evident lack of knowledge pertaining to the management of medical emergencies among the interns. As oral health care providers moving out to the society, a focus should be placed on the training of dental interns with respect to Basic Life Support procedures.展开更多
We propose a representation of the basic laws, namely the zeroth, first, second and third law, in quantum thermodynamics. The zeroth law is represented by some parameters () that specify respective quantum states. The...We propose a representation of the basic laws, namely the zeroth, first, second and third law, in quantum thermodynamics. The zeroth law is represented by some parameters () that specify respective quantum states. The parameters are the elements of thermodynamic state space. The introduction of such parameters is based on a probabilistic nature of quantum theory. A quantum analog of the first law can be established by utilizing these parameters. The notion of heat in quantum systems is clarified from the probabilistic point of view in quantum theory. The representation of the second law can be naturally described in terms of these parameters introduced for the respective quantum systems. In obtaining the representation of quantum thermodynamics, consistency between quantum theory and classical thermodynamics should have been preserved throughout our formulation of quantum thermodynamics. After establishing the representation of the second law, the third law is discussed briefly. The relationship between thermodynamic temperatures and the parameters in is also discussed.展开更多
文摘Using Lindblad approach to study decoherence of quantum systems, we study the decoherence and decay of entangled states, formed by two basic states of a chain of thee qubits. We look on these states for a possible regular dependence on their decay as a function of their energy separation between the basic states under different types of environments. We didn’t find regular or significant dependence on this energy separation for the type of environment considered.
文摘To evaluate the influence of contraceptive methods on the basic vaginal states (BVSs) in women in fertile age, 108 women consulting for birth control (14 - 45 years) were included in a prospective study. The vaginal content was sampled both before they began using the chosen contraceptive method (see below) and three months later, and then analyzed using the Balance of Vaginal Content (BAVACO) methodology. Five BVSs were defined: 1) normal microbiota;2) normal microbiota with vaginal inflammatory reaction (VIR);3) intermediate microbiota;4) bacterial vaginosis and 5) non-specific microbial vaginitis. The following contraceptive methods were considered: combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP), intrauterine device (IUD), condom (CON), the rhythm method (RHYT) and simultaneous double protection (COCP + CON). The McNemar statistical test was used. COCP (n = 71): 20 samples retained normal BVSs and two were altered;nine out of the 49 altered samples returned to normal;IUD (n = 4): two samples modified their normal BVS to III and IV;CON (n = 25): the VIR increased in 20% of the samples;RHYT (n = 6): four samples retained the normal BVS;and COCP + CON (n = 2): samples preserved their initial BVS (II). The increased frequency of BVS I in the COCP group was significant (x2 = 3.3;p = 0.04). The relative frequency of each BVS was significantly modified, attributed to the type of contraceptive method used. The intake of hormones corrects alterations and retains a normal BVS. The contraceptive methods that use an external factor of local contact either maintain or alter the microbiota and VIR.
文摘The achievement progresses of investigation and studies on marine hazardous geology are summarized and presentsd in the late 20 century in China. The importance, research value and present-day studies of marine hazardous geology, a newly developing branch of geoscience, are well expatiated. Several often confused concepts and theories are explained and redefined here. The comment on the means of investigations, assessment of marine hazardous geology, as well as its evolution, innovation, existing questions and future tasks are also introduced and presented. The concepts of 'hazard geology', geohazard', 'map of marine hazard geology', 'integrated evaluaton on seafloor stablity' are respectively discussed, including their definition, research objects, methods and contents. The types and classification of marine hazardous geology, principles and methods of marine hazardous geology map compilation, the assessment methods and models of marine hazardous geology environment and seafloor stability and so on are also discussed.
文摘Macromolecular condensed state involves crystalline state and non-crystalline state of long-chain synthetic and naturally occurring molecules. The noncrystalline state may be a polymeric fluid, a rubbery elastic semi-solid or a rigid glass.
文摘BACKGROUND: This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and anxiety pertaining to basic life support(BLS) and medical emergencies among interns in dental colleges of Mangalore city, Karnataka, India.METHODS: The study subjects comprised of interns who volunteered from the four dental colleges. The knowledge and attitude of interns were assessed using a 30-item questionnaire prepared based on the Basic Life Support Manual from American Heart Association and the anxiety of interns pertaining to BLS and medical emergencies were assessed using a State-Trait Anxiety Inventory(STAI) Questionnaire. Chi-square test was performed on SPSS 21.0(IBM Statistics, 2012) to determine statistically signifi cant differences(P<0.05) between assessed knowledge and anxiety.RESULTS: Out of 183 interns, 39.89% had below average knowledge. A total of 123(67.21%) reported unavailability of professional training. The majority(180, 98.36%) felt the urgent need of training in basic life support procedures. Assessment of stress showed a total of 27.1% participants to be above highstress level. Comparison of assessed knowledge and stress was found to be insignifi cant(P=0.983).CONCLUSION: There was an evident lack of knowledge pertaining to the management of medical emergencies among the interns. As oral health care providers moving out to the society, a focus should be placed on the training of dental interns with respect to Basic Life Support procedures.
文摘We propose a representation of the basic laws, namely the zeroth, first, second and third law, in quantum thermodynamics. The zeroth law is represented by some parameters () that specify respective quantum states. The parameters are the elements of thermodynamic state space. The introduction of such parameters is based on a probabilistic nature of quantum theory. A quantum analog of the first law can be established by utilizing these parameters. The notion of heat in quantum systems is clarified from the probabilistic point of view in quantum theory. The representation of the second law can be naturally described in terms of these parameters introduced for the respective quantum systems. In obtaining the representation of quantum thermodynamics, consistency between quantum theory and classical thermodynamics should have been preserved throughout our formulation of quantum thermodynamics. After establishing the representation of the second law, the third law is discussed briefly. The relationship between thermodynamic temperatures and the parameters in is also discussed.
