Concurrent Validity of a Virtual Version of Box and Block Test for Patients with Neurological Disorders

Background: The Box and Block clinical test is a validated and standardized scale for use in the clinical environment that allows the assessment of rough manipulative dexterity. Proposing virtual methods to carry out these assessments is an attempt to eliminate some of the subjectivity that the test may entail depending on the observer and the way in which the patient gives instructions. Applied to the assessment of skills after neurological pathologies, previous experiences in stroke patients have been found. So, this work was centered on the Spinal Cord Injury. Objective: To present the virtual application of the Box and Block scale, as well as details about its design and development for its manipulation based on Leap Motion Controller. Methodology: The relationship between the results obtained in the actual test and in the virtual application in healthy subjects and, mostly, patients with cervical spinal cord injury is analyzed, obtaining a high correlation index between both tests’ performance. Results: A high correlation index was obtained between both tests performance, the real and virtual version of the Box and Block Test. Conclusion: This virtual test can serve as an element to evaluate in the future the effectiveness of the RehabHand prototype based on virtual reality applications with a therapeutic and a rehabilitative sense that, manipulated from Leap Motion Controller, allow the improvement of the manipulative dexterity in patients with neurological diseases such as spinal cord injury.

Correlation analysis and causality test between Ludong-Huanghai block and South Japan

In this paper, we make a comparative analysis and correlation test for the seismic activities in the South Japan and the Ludong-Huanghai block （a secondary tectonic unit in the North China） and approach the relationship between the energy release processes of these two areas by using co-integration analysis and Granger causality test for the time series of random variables. The results show that the seismic activities in these two areas are correlative and synchronous to a certain extent, and their release series of cumulative strain energy are contemporaneously correlative. Both energy series are first-order difference stationary processes and there is secular and steady co-integration between them. We make a positive analysis on the first-order difference energy series through Granger causality test based on vector error correction （VEC） model and find there is unilateral Granger causality and prominent co-integration between the two energy release processes.

Shaking test research on connection modes between block infill wall and frame beam

In order to achieve an optimal anti-seismic behavior,or rather stability,the out-of-plane stability of infill wall in frame has been researched with the shaking test of four sets of two-layer infill wall,in which four different connection modes of filled with inclined bricks on the top,disconnection,flexibility and semi-flexibility were adapted.The acceleration and displacement response of the specimens were analyzed under the seismic load.Also,some feasible connection modes were gained by comparing the response of infill walls.Finally,the calculation of earthquake of infill wall was held.The results showed that seismic responses of the infill walls whose connect with frame in form of flexibility and semi-flexibility modes are weaker than others obviously,and their integrality is better.Thus the conclusion could be drawn that out-of-plane stability of the specimens with connection modes of flexibility and semi-flexibility are better than those with the connection modes of filled with inclined bricks on the top and disconnection.The research results can provide evidence for establishing specifications and directing the construction and therefore help reduce the casualties and property loss caused by earthquake disasters.

Block-based test data adequacy measurement criteria and test complexity metrics

On the basis of software testing tools we developed for programming languages, we firstly present a new control flowgraph model based on block. In view of the notion of block, we extend the traditional program\|based software test data adequacy measurement criteria, and empirically analyze the subsume relation between these measurement criteria. Then, we define four test complexity metrics based on block. They are J\|complexity 0; J\|complexity 1; J\|complexity \{1+\}; J\|complexity 2. Finally, we show the Kiviat diagram that makes software quality visible.

Revisiting the theoretical prediction of the explosive performance found by the Trauzl test

The Trauzl lead block test allows the determination of the approximate performance of explosives in blasting applications by measuring the volume increase(expansion)that is produced by the detonation of an explosive charge in the cavity of a lead block.In this paper,we reconsider the possibility of interpreting the Trauzl test results in terms of detonation parameters or quantities.The detonation parameters used in the analysis are calculated using the thermochemical code EXPLO5,while the hydrocode AUTODYN is used to simulate the effect of explosive charge density and reaction rate on the results of the Trauzl test.The increase in the volume of the lead block cavity was found to correlate best with the product of the detonation heat and the root of the volume of detonation products.Hydrocode simulation showed that the density of explosive charge and the rate of explosive decomposition affect the dynamics of the interaction of the detonation product and the lead block,and consequently the lead block cavity volume increase.

Block Bootstrap方法在季节时间序列单位根检验中的应用

传统的参数类检验方法存在参数极限分布非标准、参数解析式推导烦琐、差分平稳后序列均值难估计等问题。为了避免上述问题,文章改进季节时间序列单位根检验方法,首先基于非参数Block Bootstrap方法提出BB-HEGY检验统计量,并给出临界值;其次,通过比较BB-HEGY统计量和传统的HEGY统计量的有限样本性质,发现BB-HEGY统计量具有更好功效和检验水平,尤其在季节频率上有更明显的优势;最后,通过对中国宏观经济指标的实证检验,进一步证明BB-HEGY检验统计量的优越性。

一种针对BLOCK-DCT隐写的隐写分析改进算法

BLOCK-DCT隐写算法对平稳性质的原始图像引入了非平稳性,使得隐写图像块内部的相邻像素对与块之间的像素对的分布存在着差异。在未嵌入消息的原始图像中它们的分布是一致的。利用Kolomogrov-smirnov test(K-stest)去判定图像是否隐藏信息。采用4邻域像素对的直接像素差的分布,在K-stest中并不怎么理想,两类概率分布之差的上界D都比较小。这里通过引入差的绝对值和8领域像素对来扩大2类像素对分布差异的方法来提高D的值,使得一些在以4邻域直接像素差分布方法中检测不出的隐写图像在改进的方法中得以检测。理论和实验都证明此方法是有效的。

基于block bootstrap的厚尾相依序列均值变点检验

针对无穷方差重尾相依序列的均值变点检验问题,基于序列自正则方法构造CUSUM型统计量,并在原假设下得到其渐近分布,在备择假设下得到检验的容许性。由于其渐近分布依赖于尾指数κ,且考虑到序列之间具有相依性,提出基于残差的block bootstrap方法。蒙特卡洛模拟表明该检验统计量和该抽样方法的有效性。

Model of rigid and elastic-plastic motion in intraplate blocks and strain status of principal blocks in Chinese mainland

The model of rigid and elastic-plastic motion and strain in intraplate blocks is established in the paper. The unique of strain parameters and minimum root-mean-square error of velocity residual of blocks are tested in the model. Based on the velocity fields in Chinese mainland and its peripheral areas, the strain parameters of 8 blocks are estimated and their strain status analyzed. The estimated strain status of each block is well consistent with those derived by the methods of geology and geophysics. The principal direction of collision force from India plate to Eurasia plate estimated from the azimuth of principal compressive strain of Himalaya block might be N7.1°E.

Exercise-induced left bundle branch block: an infrequent phenomenon: Report of two cases

Exercise-induced left bundle branch block(EI-LBBB)is infrequent phenomenon.We present two patients with angina pectoris who developed EI-LBBB during exercise tolerance test.The first patient with typical angina pectoris had significant obstructive coronary artery disease(CAD)requiring percutaneous coronary intervention of multiple lesions including placement of drug eluting stents.The second patient had atypical chest pain without signs of CAD at all.EI-LBBB occurred at a heart rate of 80 bpm and 141 bpm in the first and second patient,respectively.EI-LBBB remained visible through the test till the recovery period in the first patient at a heart rate of 83 bpm and disappeared at 96bpm in the second patient.Both patients with this infrequent phenomenon are discussed and the literature is reviewed.

Cause analysis and solutions of water blocking damage in cracked/non-cracked tight sandstone gas reservoirs

After hydraulic fracturing treatment,a reduction in permeability caused by the invasion of fracturing fluids is an inevitable problem,which is called water blocking damage.Therefore,it is important to mitigate and eliminate water blocking damage to improve the flow capacities of formation fluids and flowback rates of the fracturing fluid.However,the steady-state core flow method cannot quickly and accurately evaluate the effects of chemical agents in enhancing the fluid flow capacities in tight reservoirs.This paper introduces a time-saving and accurate method,pressure transmission test(PTT),which can quickly and quantitatively evaluate the liquid flow capacities and gas-drive flowback rates of a new nanoemulsion.Furthermore,scanning electron microscopy(SEM)was used to analyze the damage mechanism of different fluids and the adsorption of chemical agents on the rock surface.Parallel core flow experiments were used to evaluate the effects of the nanoemulsion on enhancing flowback rates in heterogeneous tight reservoirs.Experimental results show that the water blocking damage mechanisms differ in matrices and fractures.The main channels for gas channeling are fractures in cracked cores and pores in non-cracked cores.Cracked cores suffer less damage from water blocking than non-cracked cores,but have a lower potential to reduce water saturation.The PTT and SEM results show that the permeability reduction in tight sandstones caused by invasion of external fluids can be list as guar gum fracturing fluid>slickwater>brine.Parallel core flow experiments show that for low-permeability heterogenous s andstone reservoirs with a certain permeability ratio,the nanoemulsion can not only reduce reverse gas channeling degree,but also increase the flowback rate of the fracturing fluid.The nanoemulsion system provides a new solution to mitigate and eliminate water blocking damage caused by fracturing fluids in tight sandstone gas reservoirs.

A calculation model to assess the crack propagation length of rock block in clastic flow

The primary cracks in the rock block undergo series of steps and finally disintegrate,during this procession,the radius affects the impact force of rock block in clastic flow.Therefore,it is essential to figure out the evolution mechanism of crack propagation for the design of engineering protection.In this study,based on fracture mechanics and Hertz contact theory,collision happened between rock block and slope surface is assumed to be elastic contact.Based on the above assumption,the critical impact force of crack propagation is obtained,and a model used to calculate the crack propagation length in a single collision is established.Besides,a rock fall site in Jiuzhai Valley was used to verify the calculation model.According to the model,several key factors were identified to influence crack propagation length including falling height,initial equivalent radius,and recovery coefficient of slope surface.Moreover,as a result of the orthogonal experiment,the influence of those factors on the crack propagation length was ranked,normal recovery coefficient>initial radius>initial falling height.In addition,the kinetic energy of the rock block in the compression stage is transformed into elastic deformation energy,angular kinetic energy,and dissipated energy of crack propagation.Due to the increase of collisions,the kinetic energy is gradually transformed into angular kinetic energy,and the dissipated energy of crack propagation weights is reduced.In conclusion,the crack propagation in rock block is a complicated progress,which is affected by multiple factors,especially falling height,initial equivalent radius,and recovery coefficient of slope surface.Our study may provide guidance for the design of protective structure of clastic flows.

Mechanical properties of bimrocks with high rock block proportion

For the investigation of mechanical properties of the bimrocks with high rock block proportion,a series of laboratory experiments,including resonance frequency and uniaxial compressive tests,are conducted on the 64 fabricated bimrocks specimens.The results demonstrate that dynamic elastic modulus is strongly correlated with the uniaxial compressive strength,elastic modulus and block proportions of the bimrocks.In addition,the density of the bimrocks has a good correlation with the mechanical properties of cases with varying block proportions.Thus,three crucial indices(including matrix strength)are used as basic input parameters for the prediction of the mechanical properties of the bimrocks.Other than adopting the traditional simple regression and multi-regression analyses,a new prediction model based on the optimized general regression neural network(GRNN)algorithm is proposed.Note that,the performance of the multi-regression prediction model is better than that of the simple regression model,owing to the consideration of various influencing factors.However,the comparison between model predictions indicates that the optimized GRNN model performs better than the multi-regression model does.Model validation and verification based on fabricated data and experimental data from the literature are performed to verify the predictability and applicability of the proposed optimized GRNN model.

Application of Geological Prospecting Radar to Detecting the Reinforced Concrete Blocks of East Runway of the Capital International Airport of China

The geological prospecting radar, a high-techuology rapidly developed in recent years, is used in the field of nondestructive testing and object detecting, in accordance with the reflection principle of high-frequency electromagnetic wave. It will be effective if there exists a large difference in the electromagnetic properties between an object body and its surroundings. The result of using the geological prospecting radar in detecting the concrete blocks with ber in the capital internatioual airport’s east runway is aualyed in detail herein. The introduction of the geological prospecting radar provides a new approach to nondotodive testing.

PREDICTION OF BLOCK CAVING RATE USING SUBCRITICAL CRACK GROWING VELOCITY

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A new approach for distinguishing different deformation trend blocks with displacement observations

The process for dividing the different deformation trend blocks with displacement observations includes three steps. They are datum detection, block scope told part and anomalous deformations detection in blocks. The three steps are implemented by Quasi-Accurate Detection(QUAD) in the paper. In the previous two steps, the prelimi-nary selection for Quasi-Accurate Observations (QAOs) is key. The preliminary selection is according to the size of deformation displacement for datum detection and according to the direction of deformation for block scope told part. At last through an example, each implementation process is introduced simply and the detection effect of QUAD is compared with that of the robust estimation (Huber) and the statistic test. The result indicates that the three steps can be implemented successfully with QUAD and that the anomalous deformations in blocks can be detected, but the steps of the datum detection and block scope told part are failed by robust estimation. The detec-tions of three steps are failure by the statistic test. The results show that the QUAD has the virtues that the location of gross errors is much accurate and the breakdown point is higher than the other two methods.

Novel Test Approach for Interconnect Resources in Field Programmable Gate Arrays

A novel test approach for interconnect resources （IRs） in field programmable gate arrays （FPGA） has been proposed.In the test approach,SBs （switch boxes） of IRs in FPGA has been utilized to test IRs.Furthermore,configurable logic blocks （CLBs） in FPGA have also been employed to enhance driving capability and the position of fault IR can be determined by monitoring the IRs associated SBs.As a result,IRs can be scanned maximally with minimum configuration patterns.In the experiment,an in-house developed FPGA test system based on system-on-chip （SoC） hardware/software verification technology has been applied to test XC4000E family of Xilinx.The experiment results revealed that the IRs in FPGA can be tested by 6 test patterns.

Neuropsychologic Testing in Chiasmal Patients Exhibiting Inattention in the Temporal Visual Space during Monocular Visual Testing

Objective: By means of neuropsychologic tests, to further analyse a specific chiasmal monocular visual testing behaviour, here labelled temporal blocking because of the elective ignorance of optotypes on the temporal side of the chart. Often it is combined with impairment of reading and other cognitive impairments. Methods: Eighteen patients with lesions to the chiasm and some degree of temporal blocking aged 24 - 76 years underwent: 1) tests for visual neglect (Gothenburg test;behavioural inattention tests: star cancellation;line bisection);2) visuo-perceptual tests;and 3) a test involving reading a crowded ten-letter and cipher bar. Results: The temporal blocking in two patients recovered after emergency neurosurgery and their results were normal when subsequently tested. Of the 16 patients with deficiencies, 14 had a poorer left eye (p Conclusions: The best neuropsychologic tests appeared to be those for visual neglect and the crowded bar test. In most cases, the right cerebral hemisphere’s lack of some crossed information from the left eye, usually needed for normative saccades and adjustment to visual space, may be a factor underlying the specific visual behaviour.

Dynamic Responses of Block Type Quay Walls Under Cyclic Loading

The purpose of this research is to study the dynamic responses of gravity quay walls with block type consisting of“three blocks”experimentally.For this purpose,1g shaking table tests were conducted under different cyclic loadings for two different saturated granular backfill materials(Soil 1 and Soil 2).In this study,D_(n50) of Soil 1 and Soil 2 are selected as 2.2 cm and 1.0 cm,respectively.During the experiments,accelerations,soil pressures and displacements were measured for each block.Test results pointed out that Soil 2 caused more damage on structures.The measurements for displacement and tilting of each block were discussed in view of“acceptable level of damage in performance-based design”given in PIANC(2001).The result of the study showed that the definitions of damaged levels given in PIANC(2001)were reliable for using in performance-based methods for seismic design of block type quay walls.

简化轮LBlock的密钥中比特检测及分析

LBlock密码算法是近来提出的一类轻量级分组加密算法。利用LBlock算法的结构特点,结合立方检测的基本思想,设计2个密钥中比特捕获算法,对LBlock算法输出所涉及的密钥比特个数情况进行分析。9轮简化LBlock的每个输出比特全部卷入所有的主密钥比特信息,在18维立方变元下,11轮简化LBlock的输出累加中每个比特全部卷入所有的主密钥比特信息。上述2轮简化LBlock均不存在密钥中比特。研究结果表明,全轮LBlock密码算法具有稳固的密钥信息扩散及混淆性,足以抵抗经典立方攻击。