Travel-Limiting Disabilities in the United States: Why Accessibility Matters?

This study evaluates the distribution of travel-limiting disabilities across genders and geographic locations in the United States. This study aims to describe and compare the socioeconomic and demographic variables of the people with and without travel-limiting disabilities across geographic locations and gender. The study further evaluates the trip purpose and impact of Covid-19 fourth wave pandemic on the use of public transit and travel to physical workplace for the people with and without travel-limiting disabilities across gender and geographic locations. The study uses the 2022 weighted National Household Travel Survey dataset and employs descriptive statistics. Results reaffirm the findings from previous literature that there are more people with travel-limiting disabilities in urban areas and among women. Over 50 percent of people aged 65 and above have a form of travel-limiting disabilities. The most trip for people with travel-limiting disabilities is made for shopping and medical purposes. Across all categories, rural areas, urban areas, male and female for the people without travel-limiting disabilities, COVID-19 fourth wave did not change the pattern of trips made to physical workplace as pre-COVID-19 era. This pattern is also observable for the people with travel-limiting disabilities in rural and urban areas. Females with travel-limiting disabilities reported making less trips to physical workplaces while male reported doing the same as before COVID-19 era. The study concludes that the quantification of travel-limiting disabilities across geographic location and gender is vital in disability study and could drive policy implementation for improved accessibility for the vulnerable population.

Survivors of COVID-19 exhibit altered amplitudes of low frequency fluctuation in the brain: a resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging study at 1-year follow-up

Although some short-term follow-up studies have found that individuals recovering from coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)exhibit anxiety,depression,and altered brain microstructure,their long-term physical problems,neuropsychiatric sequelae,and changes in brain function remain unknown.This observational cohort study collected 1-year follow-up data from 22 patients who had been hospitalized with COVID-19(8 males and 11 females,aged 54.2±8.7 years).Fatigue and myalgia were persistent symptoms at the 1-year follow-up.The resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging revealed that compared with 29 healthy controls(7 males and 18 females,aged 50.5±11.6 years),COVID-19 survivors had greatly increased amplitude of low-frequency fluctuation(ALFF)values in the left precentral gyrus,middle frontal gyrus,inferior frontal gyrus of operculum,inferior frontal gyrus of triangle,insula,hippocampus,parahippocampal gyrus,fusiform gyrus,postcentral gyrus,inferior parietal angular gyrus,supramarginal gyrus,angular gyrus,thalamus,middle temporal gyrus,inferior temporal gyrus,caudate,and putamen.ALFF values in the left caudate of the COVID-19 survivors were positively correlated with their Athens Insomnia Scale scores,and those in the left precentral gyrus were positively correlated with neutrophil count during hospitalization.The long-term follow-up results suggest that the ALFF in brain regions related to mood and sleep regulation were altered in COVID-19 survivors.This can help us understand the neurobiological mechanisms of COVID-19-related neuropsychiatric sequelae.This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University(approval No.2020 S004)on March 19,2020.

Review: Hu Houxuan, "Xia and the Tu State in the Oracle Inscriptions: A Consideration" Gudai Chengbang Shi Yanjiu (Studies on Ancient City States) Renmin Press, 1989, Pp. 340-353.

This article verified that the Tu state mentioned in the oracle inscriptions was the Xia people after the Xia Dynasty had been conquered by Tang, the first king of the Shang Dynasty m c.a. 16th century B.C. The state of Xia, which originated from Yu, was entitled "Xia Hou"; its king was hence called "Xia Hou Di" (Emperor of Xia Hou), e.g."Xia Hou Di Qi". The Xia people, together with the Yin (Shang) people, and the Zhou people, were the so-called "people of San Dai" (Three Dynasties). As mentioned in "Lunyu, Bayi", they founded the states, with the Xia people being associated with the pine, the Yin people with the cypress, and the Zhou people with the chestnut.

Clinical Study on Holographic Medical instruments of Hand Viscera－State in Treating Acute Abdominal Disease of Gynecology

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A Comparative Study for the Development of Coal-to-Liquids Industries in China, South Africa and United States

Many energy consuming countries have carried out research, development, demonstration, planning and deployment of coal-to-liquids (CTL) because of its ability to replace oil imports by converting coal resources into fuel. Among them, China and South Africa successfully had their CTL technology industrialized, while the United States did not. To understand the differences in the industrial development level, a comparative study is necessary. This paper compares the history, driver and policy of CTL industry in China, South Africa and United States, collates and discloses numbers of industry details for the first time. We figure out that the motivation, top level planning and policy consistency are the key indicators of the difference on the industrial development level. Among them, the key to the success of CTL industrialization in China and South Africa is the government’s strong and stable determination to improve energy security, which provides a stable top-level planning and robust policy support. The failure of CTL in United States is caused by the shift of policy attention after its energy security situation improved.

Study of Decoherence of Entangled States Made up of Two Basic States in a Linear Chain of Three Qubits

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.

AB INITIO STUDY OF LOW-LYING ELECTRONIC STATES OF THE AsH_2 RADICAL

The equilibrium geometries,excitation energies,force constants and vibrational frequencies for the low-ly- ing electronic states X ~2B_1,~2A_1,~2B_2 and ~2A_2 of the AsH_2 radical have been calculated at the MRSDCI level with a 3-21G~* basis set.Our calculated geometries,excitation enegies and vibional frequencies for the X ~2B_1 and ~2A_1 states are in good agreement with available experimental data.The electronic transition dipole mo- ments,oscillator strengths for the ~2A_1→X ~2B_1 and ~2A_2→X ~2B_1 transitions,radiative lifetimes for the ~2A_1 and ~2A_2 states are calculated based on the MRSDC^1 wavefunctions,predicting results in reasonable agreement with available experiment.

A POST-SCF STUDY ON THE EXCITED STATES OF MgH_2

The calculations on the ground state and two excited states3B2,BIB2 of MgH2 system are carried out by using (Second Order Configuration Interaction)method.For each state,the electronic structure and related properties are investigated,The vibration and localization analyses are also performed.The reasonable explanations of bending geometries for the excited states are given.

STUDIES ON SOLID STATE REACTIONS OF COORDINATION COMPOUNDS(LXⅡ)Solid state synthesis and crystal structure of the complex ICu_(0.84)Au_(0.16)(PPh_3)_2(SC(Ph)NHPh)CIJ·0.5CS_2

[Cu_(0.84)Au_(0.16)(PPh_3)_2(SC(Ph)NHPh)Cl]·0.5CS_2=,Mr=895.79,monoclinic,space group P2_1/a,a=17.231(3),b=14.611(2),c=18.000(3) ,β=105.56(2)°,V=4365(1) ~3, Z=4,D_c=1.37g/cm^3.,λ(MoK_α)=0.71073 ,μ=12.15cm^(-1),F(000)=1855,R=0.052, R_W=0.045 for 3930 observed reflections with Ⅰ>1.5σ(Ⅰ).The central metal atom has a dis. torted tetrahedral geometry with bond lengths Cu-S=2.384(2) (Au-S=2.389(4)), Cu-Cl=2.481(3)(Au-Cl=2.474(1))and Cu-P=2.269(2)-2.289(2)(Au-P=2.270(4)-2.279(4)) .

A SCF-SOCI STUDY ON THE LOW-LYING STATES OF H_3^+

The ground state and three low-lying states of the H_3^+ are determined by SOCI(Second Order Configuration Interaction) calculations. The results indicate that the ~3Σ_u^+ state of H_3^+ 3 is a bound state, but ~1A_1 and ~3A_1 states are not stable, each of them will dissociate into H_2^+ and H atom. The SOCI energy -1.1144065au at an equidistant nuclear separation of 1.296A is in good agreement with the lowest value reported so far.

THEORETICAL STUDY ON THE EXCITED STATES AND STABILITIES OF B_3, B_3^- AND B_3^+

The geometries and vibrational frequencies of the ground and low-lying excited states for B_3, B_3^- and B_3^+ are determined with the energy gradient method using the polarized double-zeta(6-31G*) basis set. The stabilities for the states of B_3,B_3^- and B_3^+ have been investigated based on the vibrational analysis. The correlation energy obtained for each state is considered with the configuration interaction (CISD+Q) technique. B_3 and B_3^+ have stable equilateral triangle geometry, while B_3^- has stable equilateral triangle, isosceles triangle and linear geometries. The Jahn-Teller distortion for a ~3E' state of B_3^- in D_(3h) symmetry is also discussed.

AN SCF-CI STUDY OF HIGHLY EXCITED VIBRATIONAL STATES OF BENT TRIATOMIC MOLECULES AND ITS APPLICATION TO O_(3)

A self-consistent-field—configuration interaction(SCF-CI)procedure of studying highly excited vibrational states of bent triatomic molecules is suggested and its application to O_3 is investigated.

CAS-MCSCF Study on the Ground State of the Ditungsten Molecule(W_2)

Complete active space multiconfiguration self-consisten-field (CAS-MCSCF)calculations are carried out on the ground stae() of W_2. The spectroscopic properties(Re=2.078A. De=4.224eV and ωe=304.3cm-1) and the poential energy curve of the state are reported. The calculations predict the W-W bond order of 5.02.

MRSDCI STUDIES OF LOW-LYING ELECTRONIC STATES OF THE N_2F^+ MOLECULE

Ab initio electronic structure calculations are reported for low-lying electronic states,X ~1Σ^+and A ~1Π of the N_2F^+ molecule.Geometric parameters for the ground state X ~1Σ^+ are predicted by means of mul- tireference single and double excitation configuration interaction(MRSDCI)calculations with a double zeta plus polarization(DZ+P)basis set.Vertical excitation energy for these two electronic states is determined using MRSDCI/DZ+P calculations at the ground state equilibrium geometry.The oscillator strength for the X^1Σ+→ A ~1Π transition and the radiative lifetime for the A^1Π state are calculated based on the MRSDCI wavefunc- tions.

A Comparative Study of State and Guojia from A Cross - disciplinary Perspective

Language is a carrier of culture and a comparative study of the source language and the target language in translation will reflect the differences and similarities of two cultures.Due to different socio-cultural backgrounds and distinctive characteristics of Chinese and English,some concepts about culture are accordingly expressed and translated differently,and it is worthwhile to reflect on these concepts from a cross-disciplinary perspective,such as State and Guojia.The paper tries to explore the connotations of Guo,Jia,Guojia and State,and illustrates how different culture origins results in incomplete equivalence in translation,which can be regarded as a blessing in the times of culture diversity.

THE APPLICATION OF MICROELECTRODE TO THE STUDY OF MULTISTEP ELECTRODE PROCESSES UNDER STEADY STATE CONDITIONS PART I EE MECHANISM

Under steady-state conditions, the general currents of EE reactions at disk,hemispherical and spherical microelectrodes are derived.From these equations, some electrode reaction parameters can be very simply obtained.

Five years Retrospective Study of Avian Coccidiosis in a Veterinary Clinic Bukuru Plateau State Nigeria

This study was conducted to evaluate the incidence of avian coccidiosis and its associated various risk factors such as age,type of birds and season in a private veterinary clinic in Bukuru,Plateau State Ngeria.A total of 9406 cases during 2013–2017 were analysed and 1556 of them were positive for coccidiosis.There are several reports on the prevalence of avian coccidiosis by previous researchers;however,in this study we evaluated the prevalence of avian coccidiosis in the study area and its economic impacts.Total prevalence of 12.14%in 2013,18.78%in 2014,18.21%in 2015,16.82%in 2016 and 19.07%in 2017 were reported.An overall prevalence of 85.02%was recorded.The average prevalence of coccidiosis based on this five years study is 17%.The association between coccidiosis and age of the birds was determined and age 5-8 weeks becomes most effective period with wet season having high percentage prevalence of coccidiosis.Based on the type of birds,coccidiosis is prevalence almost in equal proportion in both broilers and layers.The losses caused by avian coccidiosis could be both direct and indirect components which may include the cost of control measures,inadequate good hygiene practices,production losses and lack of prophylaxis treatment.The control of avian coccidiosis can be achieved through good sanitary measures by avoiding water spillage on the pen floor,overcrowded stocking density,the use of prophylaxis-anticoccidials and proper good vaccination practices.

China's study on coal mining beneath surface buildings——state-of-the-art and developing trend

Extensive coal deposits are sterilized beneath surface buildings in China. The paper elaborates on the present status of the study on mining beneath surface buildings from several aspects involving the techniques for reducing ground subsidence and deformation and the measures for protecting buildings. Following that, it is pointed out that, in the future, more efforts should be directed forwards the following aspects: the laws governing the ground movement; the techniques for constructing anti-deformation buildings; coal-bed gasification and protection of buildings; grouting of the overlying strata with bed separation phenomena; and the method for evaluating the stability of the ground above a worked-out area.