The Accuracy Levels of Vehicle Detectors Commonly Used in Korea Based on the Results of Quality Certification Test

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of Korea introduced the ITS system performance evaluation about six and a half years ago. The main purpose is to make sure that accurate and reliable real-time traffic data are collected from the ITS system installed. There are three types of performance evaluations, which are Quality Certification Test, Pre-Delivery Test and Periodic Check in Operation. In this paper the accuracy levels of vehicle detectors commonly used in Korea are analyzed based on the results of quality certification tests conducted during 2008-2012. The test items consist of volume, speed and occupancy. The analysis shows that loop detectors have the best levels of accuracy in all three test items and their levels of accuracy have been steady. Video image detectors do not have so good levels of accuracy as loop detectors, but the levels of accuracy have improved as time passes. Radar detectors do not have good levels of accuracy. However, their levels of accuracy have improved as time passes. The last vehicle detectors, geomagnetism detectors have the worst accuracy in the occupancy item.

Food Additives-Ascorbic Acid Quality Assay Test Intelligent Management

In this paper, based on the analysis and test methods of national standards （GB 14754-2010） and chemical analysis and test items carried out by chemical enterprises, a set of automatic processing of quality analysis test data of ascorbic acid products was developed by using access database technology and Visual Basic programming language system, and its stability was investigated. The results show that the software can manage intelligently all aspects of the quality analysis and test of ascorbic acid products, uploading timely the data and results of the analysis and inspection to the network and saving it for users, enterprises and quality management, which set up a network of information sharing platform to ensure the authenticity and reliability of measurement results, improving greatly the speed of data processing, saving valuable time, reducing production costs with good economic efficiency and social benefit. It has practical value for ascorbic acid quality analysis test data processing automatically the results of the implementation of intelligent management.

The Research Progress of Nondestructive Testing Technology in the Detection of Egg Quality

[Objective]The aim was to improve the quality of the egg in favour of producers and business operators according to the market demand to take scientific feeding and management.[Methods]This paper discussed the research progress of using machine vision,optical properties,and acoustic resonance technology in the egg quality nondestructive testing. [Results]Egg quality indicators directly affect their edible quality and quality levels. [Conclusion]Egg quality test has practical value and practical significance.

Quality and Testing Standards on Rice Production in China and Development Strategies

China is the biggest country of rice production and consumption in the world;more than 50% of the population feeds chiefly on rice. The quality of rice and its role as a staplefood carry much weight. The rice qualities are those aspects concerning processing, appearance,cooking, nutrition and safety of the product. The study, formulation and implementation of standardson rice qualities and testing bear heavily on the improving of rice qualities, human health,substitution of rice varieties, promoting quality rice production and regulating rice market.

Health Evaluation for Hypertensive Population Using Exercise Testing and Health-related Quality of Life Questionnaire

Objectives This study aims to assess the impacts of hypertension on health-related quality of life (HRQOL), as well as cardiovascular functional status (CVFS). Methods An instrument was presented based on WHOQOL-BREF and SP-16 questionnaire and exercise testing. 57 normotensive and 76 hypertensive subjects aged 35-65 year-old participated the health survey using this instrument. Based on the exercise testing results of the two groups, a discriminate function was established and used to investigate cardiovascular risk factors for hypertensive population. Results The results showed that persons with hypertension rated significantly lower scores on physical health (i.e. limitation in performing daily activities and problems with work or mobility) than did normotensives (P < 0.01). The discriminant score obtained from the exercise testing results was capable of reflecting the impacts of hypertension on CVFS. Conclusions The method presented in this paper provides a more powerful tool to estimate the effects of health interventions and medical therapy for hypertensive population than just self-rated HRQOL questionnaire.

Intelligent Management Based on Chemical Reagent Quality Analysis

Access database technology and Visual Basic programming language are used to develop a set of chemical reagents quality analysis and inspection of intelligent management application software, and its stability was investigated. The results show that the sotfware is used to manage intelligently the quality analysis of chemical reagents test each linkage, to upload and save the analysis of test data and results in the network in time for users, to build a network of information sharing platform for enterprises and quality management departments, and its quality of chemical reagents test results is used to manage by the computer with practical application value. The software is simple, convenient, fast, friendly interface, stable operation, accurate and reliable results, with a high value to promote the application.

Standardization and Quality control parameters of Kayam Churna

Kayam Churna is proprietary ayurvedic formulation which is blend of seven ingredients which are Senna leaves(Cassia angustifolia),Black Salt,Mulethi(Glycyrrhiza glabra),Nishoth(Operculina turpethum),Ajwain(Trachyspermum ammi),Haritaki(Terminalia chebula)and Svarjikshara(Sodium bicarbonate)with Senna as a major ingredient.Standardization and stability studies play a vital role for each herbal formulation,so the research was carried out to prepare the formulation in the laboratory and to standardize the Churna,by means of its physicochemical properties,phytochemical analysis and microbiology study.The organoleptic and powdered characteristics were studied and compared with monographs.Various physicochemical analysis was carried out like bulk density,tapped density,percent compressibility,loss on drying,ash value and heavy metal determination.Phytochemical analysis was carried out to find the presence of tannins,alkaloids,glycosides,flavonoids and steroids.Microbiological analysis was evaluated using the Total Viable Count method.HPTLC Chromatographic technique was used for fingerprinting.Microscopic analysis of Formulation showed the presence of Vessels,Fibre,Calcium oxalate crystals,etc.Tannins,Alkaloids,flavonoids were found to be present in the formulation.Microbial count and all physicochemical parameters were found to be within the limits as per the WHO guidelines.Further studies can be carried out for finding out its efficacy and potency.

On Quality Evaluation and Analysis of Metrological Verification and Detection

With the rapid development of China’s economy and society,under the existing economic system,measurement work is of great significance to promote market development and improve people’s living standards.The quality evaluation of testing work is an important means to ensure the accuracy of measurement.Based on the analysis of several factors affecting the quality of measurement work,this paper takes the ionizing radiation monitoring quality as an example,and makes a concrete exposition on the evaluation and analysis of the quality of metrological verification work.

Software Testing Applications Based on a Virtual Reality System

Software testing is an important part of software engineering and has been more and more popular as the rapid growth of the software products market. Good skills of communication with clients and programmers play a significant role for a tester during the test process. This paper presents some important and basic software testing applications （such as static testing, dynamic testing, black-box testing, white-box testing and their combinations） based on a virtual reality system, named as rocket digital simulation system （RDSS）. Different testing methods are exercised during the software developing lifecycle and finally achieving significant quality improvement.

Viewing English Teaching and Test Method from a Brand-new Perspective

There has been close relationship between English test method and teaching method. When we make great efforts to reform the English teaching method we should improve the English test method. In this way, we can increase the test efficiency, trustiness, English teaching quality and evaluation function, to transform the teaching from examination-oriented education into quality education.

Evaluation of Uncertainty in Determination of Reducing Sugar Content in Sugarcane

[ Objective] This study aimed to establish an effective method for evaluating uncertainty in determination of reducing sugar content in sugarcane with Lane-Ernon method. [ Method] Based on analysis of the main sources of uncertainty in determination of reducing sugar content in sugarcane and mathematical model construction, combined uncertainty and expanded uncertainty were determined to establish the method for evaluation of uncertainty in determination. [ Result] Among uncertainties in determination of reducing sugar content in sugarcane with Lane-Ernon method, the greatest uncertainty was introduced by duplicate determination. According to results of statistical analysis, the expanded uncertainty in determination of reducing sugar content was 0.012%. [ Conclusion] This study provided theo- retical reference for evaluation of uncertainty in determination of reducing sugar content in sugarcane.

Overview of the Black Garlic Movement in the Fields of Research and Marketing

Newly developed black garlic had made a sensational debut with a strong anti-tumor potency proved by the mouse tumor model in 2006 from our laboratory. At that time few researches on it have been conducted due to less popularity of the products even among the researching field. Since then some of the bio-functional works of the black garlic gradually appeared along with gaining of its popularity. Representative bio-activities reported up to now are： （1） enhancement of anti-tumor potency in the mouse tumor model; （2） immune system enforcement, and suppressive act against allergic symptoms caused by decreasing IL-4 cytokine production; （3） bacteria killing potency; （4） anti-oxidant activity; （5） reduction of carcinogenic potency; （6） lowering cholesterol level and preventive work against obesity; （7） controlling high blood pressure; （8） beneficial effect against diabetics; （9） regenerative effect to the burned skin （Clinical study case） et al. On the black garlic business （marketing）, the Aomori Black Garlic Union （Association） had been established in Aomori Prefecture to offer the citizen high quality, high safety and high security black garlic （products） aiming at contribution for health improvement. All union members are now exerting themselves to the most to attain the high quality production of the black garlic. The quality proving certification seal will be issued to the products that passed the quality approval test by the third party inspections to place it on the their products. This system is now effectively working to guarantee the garlic quality and differentiate the Union member＇s products from others at the markets.

Quality assurance test and failure analysis of SiPM arrays of GECAM satellites

Background The Gravitational wave high-energy Electromagnetic Counterpart All-sky Monitor(GECAM)satellite developed a SiPM-based gamma-ray detector to monitor the gravitational wave-related GRBs and guide subsequent observations in other wavelengths of EM.Purpose As all the available SiPM devices belong to commercial grade,quality assurance tests need to be performed in accordance with the aerospace specifcations.Methods In the SiPM application of GECAM,quality assurance experiments were conducted.The mechanism of the failure of SiPM devices was analyzed during the development process.Result Based on the quality assurance test results,the fnal pass rate of SiPM array was 95%.Based on the failure analysis,it was found that a piece of SiPM had a leakage channel after longtime operation due to device defects.Conclusion According to the accumulated experience,in the reliability test of SiPM,it is necessary to pay special attention to test the impedance of each pin of SiPM to ground and confrm that the power switch state of SiPM is controllable.

Design and demonstration of a next-generation air quality attainment assessment system for PM_(2.5)and O_3

Due to the increasingly stringent standards, it is important to assess whether the proposed emission reduction will result in ambient concentrations that meet the standards. The Software for Model Attainment Test-Community Edition （SMAT-CE） is developed for demonstrating attainment of air quality standards of O3 and PM2.5. SMAT-CE improves computational efficiency and provides a number of advanced visualization and analytical functionalities on an integrated GIS platform. SMAT-CE incorporates historical measurements of air quality parameters and simulated air pollutant concentrations under a number of emission inventory scenarios to project the level of compliance to air quality standards in a targeted future year. An application case study of the software based on the U.S. National Ambient Air Quality Standards （NAAQS） shows that SMAT-CE is capable of demonstrating the air quality attainment of annual PM2.5 and 8-hour O3 for a proposed emission control policy.

Pursuing the Qualities of a“Good”Test

This article examines the issue of the quality of teacher-produced tests,limiting itself in the current context to objective,multiple-choice tests.The article investigates a short,two-part 20-item English language test.After a brief overview of the key test qualities of reliability and validity,the article examines the two subtests in terms of test and item quality,using standard classical test statistics.Unsurprisingly,the pretested items outperform the teacher-produced test.The differences between the two subtests underscore issues about the quality(or lack thereof)of teacher-produced tests.The article ends with suggestions of how teacher-produced tests might be improved.