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Hybrid External Cavity Laser With An Amorphous Silicon-Based Photonic Crystal Cavity Mirror, Simone Iadanza, Chinna Devarapu, Alexandros Liles, Robert Sheehan, Liam O'Faoláin

Cappa Publications

The authors present results on the performance of a hybrid external cavity photonic crystal laser-comprising semiconductor optical amplifier, and a 2D photonic crystal cavity fabricated in low-temperature amorphous silicon. The authors demonstrate that lithographic control over amorphous silicon photonic crystal cavity-resonant wavelengths is possible, and that single-mode lasing at optical telecommunications wavelengths is possible on an amorphous silicon platform.

Frequency Of Skin Cancer Among Iraqi Patients Attending Dermatology Center/Medical City In Baghdad Between January 2013 And December 2018, Ihsan A. Al-Turfy, Adel R. Alsaadawi, Hayder S. Al-Mufarji

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Nonmelanoma skin cancer is the most common cancer in humans especially with lighter skinned individuals and ultraviolet exposure which are the major predisposing risk factors. There are many reports of increased frequency of skin cancer among Iraqi individuals. OBJECTIVE: To study the frequency of skin cancer in Iraqi patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This is a retrospective study, conducted in the outpatient clinic of dermatology center at Baghdad Teaching Hospital from the beginning of January 2013 to the end of December 2018. A total of 365 biopsies proved histopathologically as malignant skin cancer were included in the study. RESULTS: …

In Vitro Effectiveness Of Neem Oil (Azadirachta Indica A. Juss) Shampoo As Anti Head Lice (Pediculus Humanus Capitis), Norisca A. Putriana, Azizul Hakim, Patihul Husni, Taofik Rusdiana

Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy Research

Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis), a parasite causing hair problem, often occurs in society.The study aimed to evaluate in vitroeffectiveness of shampoo formulation containing neem oil as an anti head lice. An experimental method was used to examine the formulation of shampoo, irritation test, testing the effectiveness of shampoo against head lice (Pediculicidal activity), and testing the effectiveness of shampoo against nits (Ovicidal activity). The effectiveness test employed an in vitromethod where neem oil shampoo were tested directly towards head lices and nits isolated from humans, then the mortality was observed. To recognize the safety of the shampoo, skin and …

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Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy Research

Authors and Keywords Index of Volume 4 No. 3

Disrupting The Heteronormative Mindset In Teacher Preparation Through Inclusive Children's Literature, Denise I. Donahue

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Because of discrimination that presents itself through bullying based on identity, and the lack of positive LGBTQIA+ representation within classroom lessons, there is a need for a higher quality of preparation for teachers in order to create inclusive environments.

All teachers, particularly new teachers, need to know how to effectively work with diverse learners to meet their needs academically, emotionally and socially. This includes preparing teachers to instruct students and work with families who include LGBTQIA+ members. LGBTQIA+ students are often marginalized, discounted, harassed or invisible. (Kosciw, Greytak, Zongrone, Clark, & Truong, 2018). There is a need for a higher …

Calculation Of Heat Exchange Intensity At Gas-Liquid Flow Washing Tube-Lattice Nozzles, Elbek Tulkinovich Mavlonov, Zakirova Nafisa Sanatovna, Kudratilla Fuadovich Karimov, Khabibulla Sagdullaevich Nurmukhamedov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

Several experiments were conducted on removing the heat of reaction upon contact of carbon dioxide with purified brine. Pipes with a developed heat exchange surface formed by spiral grooves on the outside and similar protrusions inside the pipes are used for effective conduction. The experiments were carried out on two and four pipes with different pitch and depth of grooves,i.e. h / S = 0.017-0.095. Studies on the intensification of convective heat exchange when washing a bundle of spiral-rolled pipes with a gas-liquid flow have found an increase in heat transfer by 1.8-2.7 times compared to a smooth pipe. Such …

The Study Of Dynamic Modes Of Converters With Movable Electromagnetic Screens And Distributed Parameters, S.F. Amirov, О.Т. Boltayev

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

In article for research of dynamic characteristics of the created Converter with mobile electromagnetic screens and with the distributed parameters, the parametric block diagram is made. Based on the parametric block diagram, the analytical equation of the output voltage in the operator form is compiled for the dynamic mode. In order to study the dynamic properties of the transducer with moving electromagnetic screens and distributed parameters, the influence of input values on the reaction of the transducer is considered. On the basis of the revealed expressions the nonlinearities of the transient process are considered.

A Study On Electrical Energy Measuring Device In Installation Place, Anatoliy Plakhtiev, Gayratjon Gaziev

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

An analysis of the metrological support of electric energy metering devices has been carried out, which allows us to note a number of shortcomings, which include the insufficiency and imperfection of normative and technical documentation on electric energy metering and control, operation and verification of existing measuring instruments, poor equipment of enterprises and territorial bodies of Uzstandart Agency with high-performance calibration installations, the absence of portable compact installations for checking meters at the place of use, braztsovyh higher accuracy of measuring (standards). Information is provided on the developed device that allows structurally minimizing the error in current conversion and using …

Algebraic Correction Of Algorithms For Recognition And Identification Of Biological Objects In Data Mining Problems, Mirzoyan Kamilov, Mirzaakbar Hudayberdiev

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

The integration of information technologies with biology is considered, enabling specialists to further study the subject area. The object of the study is the identification of the information structure and parameters of Insects Orthoptera of Uzbekistan. For this purpose, an information and identification software complex were created and the analysis of the variety of orthoptera having a certain internal structure and, accordingly, the formed structure of the relational database of the Insecta Orthoptera species was carried out. At the same time, attention will also be paid to the study of a number of scientific issues, one way or another related …

Modeling Of Multicomponent Rectification Under Uncertainty, Nodirbek Rustambekovich Yusupbekov, Djalol Patxiddinovich Mukhitdinov, Yorkin Bakhodirovich Kadirov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

This paper presents a complete computer model for an industrial distillation column, which considers the input, output and model (nonlinearity and high-frequency dynamics of the process) uncertainties. The proposed model has a great advantage of covering the entire working range of the distillation column. This model can be used as a main tool for the analysis and synthesis of distillation process control systems.

Algorithms For Regular Synthesis Of Adaptive Systems Management Of Technological Objects Based On The Concepts Of Identification Approach, Husan Zakirovich Igamberdiev, Jasur Usmonovich Sevinov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

Stable algorithms of adaptive control, estimation of controller parameters, synthesis of adaptive control of dynamic objects by the criterion of minimum dispersion, and synthesis of suboptimal adaptive-local control of dynamic objects based on predictive models are presented. Algorithms for the stable identification of dynamic control objects based on regularization and pseudoinversion methods based on a singular decomposition are presented. Based on the use of approximations in the form of a finite sum of Gaussian distributions, recurrent identification algorithms have been developed using multiple models and adapting their parameters. Stable algorithms are proposed for identifying the parameters of an object and …

Sustainable Algorithms For Generalized Estimation Of Dynamic Control Objects, Yulduz Muhtarhodjaeva Abdurakhmanova

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

The problems of separate and generalized assessment of the state and parameters of controlled objects under conditions of varying degrees of a priori uncertainty are considered. Stable algorithms for the generalized estimation of the state and parameters based on the quasilinearization method and the formal model of motion under conditions of statistical uncertainty, as well as the correction of the results of the generalized estimation, are presented. It is shown that the considered regularized generalized coordinate and parametric estimation algorithms make it possible to recover with sufficient accuracy the extended state vector of a dynamical system. The above algorithms make …

Development Of Structures Of Intellectual Information Protection System, Tulkun Fayzievich Bekmuratov, Fayzullajon Bakhtiyorovich Botirov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

The structures of intelligent information protection systems are considered. The tree of tasks for protecting information of the information system of enterprise is presented. Information security management systems without automation of management processes and automated information security management systems are considered. The functional capabilities of multi-agent information protection systems are investigated and possible risks are analyzed. The proposed schemes of automated and automated information security management systems are described. The proposed technology for constructing a software package for an enterprise information security management system is considered, based on the concept of multi-agent systems as the basic technology for software implementation …

Optimization Of Image Processing Using Characteristics And Peculiarities Of Pollen Grains, I.I. Jumanov, O.I. Djumanov, R.A. Safarov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

The problem is formulated and methods for processing images, in particular pollen grains, based on the mechanisms for extracting statistical, dynamic, texture and specific characteristics, as well as geometric features of micro-objects, are developed. Methods are proposed for assessing the accuracy of processing information on the characteristics of points, point and non-linear verification of the contour of the input and reference images, highlighting, segmenting, contrasting, interpolating. The mechanisms of extracting frequency, cytoplasm, reticules, spores, textures, morphology, and geometric features of pollen grain images are studied. A set of programs for processing microobject images in C ++ language in the CUDA …

Purification Of Antioxidant Peptides From The Meat Of Oncomelania Sinensis And Its In Vivo And In Vitro Of Mice Activity, Wu Mingze, Wang Xiao, Hu Xianghao, Ma Qinglin, Li Yanan, Dong Danhua, Gao Peng, Dai Long

Food and Machinery

Ultrafiltration, macroporous resin, gel filtration chromatography and semi preparative liquid chromatography were used to separate and purify the enzymatic hydrolysate of Chinese roundabout meat. DPPH free radical scavenging rate, ABTS radical scavenging rate, iron reduction capacity (FRAP) and oxygen free radical absorbability (ORAC) were used as indicators to prepare antioxidant peptides with high purity and strong antioxidant activity. Enzyme activity and MDA production were measured. The results showed that the antioxidant activity of the enzyme hydrolysate after ultrafiltration was the strongest when the molecular weight was ＜1 kDa. Macroporous resin, gel filtration chromatography and semi preparative liquid chromatography were used …

Factors Affecting The Wisdom Of Counselors: Perceptions Of Indonesian Pre-Service Counselors, Herdi Herdi, Sunaryo Kartadinata, Agus Taufiq

Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan dan Konseling

Early theoretical and empirical studies have recommended scholars to explore the factors affecting wisdom of counselors. To enact this void, the present study explores the factors affecting wisdom from the perspectives of Indonesian pre-service counselors (henceforth, participants). This study employed survey design to capture the participants’ perceptions. Participants involved in this study were 517 sixth semester pre-service counselors from eleven Guidance and Counseling Departments in Indonesia. Data were collected using questionnaire of Counselor Wisdom Antecedents Scale in the form of Likert five-level scale. The data were then analyzed using descriptive statistics and exploratory factor analysis. The findings captured that there …

Efficiency Of Students’ Needs Assessment Application Facilitated By Text Communication Media, Guruh Sukma Hanggara, Nora Yuniar Setyaputri, Restu Dwi Ariyanto

Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan dan Konseling

Needs assessment is the main thing performed by school counselors as a basis for developing a guidance and counseling service program. In conducting needs assessment, problems that frequently occur are related to ratios, feasibility and practicality of instruments, as well as needs assessment procedures. One solution that can be used to overcome these problems is the use of application analysis needs of students based on text communication media. This research aims to determine the efficiency of students’ needs analysis application based on text communication media on vocational high school students. The research method used was experiment with the one-group pretest-posttest …

Improving Law Enforcement’S Victim-Centric Responses To Sexual Assault: Global Best Practice Catalog, Ayesha Ashraf, Sebastián Galleguillos Agurto, Frederick Geyer, Kamela Gjoka, Jasmine Hwang, Stanley Montinat, Jessica Moor, Pierre Reyes, Tara Ventimiglia, Hongda Xu

Publications and Research

This catalog was compiled as part of a U.S. State Department Diplomacy Lab Project entitled “Improving Law Enforcement’s Victim-Centric Responses to Sexual Assault,” in fall semester of 2019, for American Citizens Services, US Embassy Bangkok. It is intended to cover best practices in law enforcement response to sexual assault across the globe, including laws, policies and programs.Ten multilingual graduate students in the capstone seminar of the Master of Arts Degree Program in International Crime and Justice at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) established criteria for inclusion and standardized elements for each entry in this catalog. The ultimate aim …

Crisis And Planning In Five European National Libraries, Ana R. Pacios

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study aimed firstly to provide a rough estimate of the effects of the economic crisis on five European national libraries (Austria, Denmark, Malta, Portugal and Spain). Secondarily it sought to establish the possible benefits for these libraries of having a strategic plan during that period. The approach consisted in an online survey targeting the directors of European national libraries with membership in the Conference of European National Librarians. The method was a questionnaire contained 14 structured questions under four major headings designed to gather information on the impact of the crisis, libraries’ response and the measures adopted. It also …

Effects Of Al-Doping On Properties Of Ni-Rich Cathode Materials Employing Different Aluminum Sources, Dan-Feng Wang, Yi-Xiao Li, Wei-Li Wang, Yong Yang

Journal of Electrochemistry

In order to investigate the effects of Al-doping on the structure, morphology and electrochemical performance of Ni-rich layered oxides, the NCA cathode materials with a nominal chemical formula of LiNi_0.8Co_0.15Al_0.05O₂ were prepared by two methods with different aluminum sources. One was the solid phase method: the precursor (Ni_0.84Co_0.16(OH)₂) prepared by co-precipitation was mixed with lithium and aluminum source (nano-Al₂O₃ or Al(NO₃)₃) thoroughly, and calcined at 780 ℃ for 15 h under an oxygen atmosphere. The other was the co-precipitation method: …

Study On Electro-Sorption Of Heavy Metals And Sulfamethoxazole On Activated Carbon Fibers, Wen-Jun Zhao, Bing-Xin Jia, Ya-Nan Zhang, Jiu-Nian Guan, Jiao Qu, Ying Lu

Journal of Electrochemistry

To study the optimal removal condition, adsorption mechanism and comparative analysis of the three typical cationic pollutants, i.e., Zn(II), anionic pollutant Cr(VI) and molecular pollutant sulfamethoxazole (SMX), using self-made upflowed electro-sorption device for adsorptions of above three pollutants by modified activated carbon fiber were researched. The activated carbon fiber (ACF) was modified by hydrochloric acid. The ACF morphology and structure before and after modification were characterized by SEM, BET and FTIR. The characterization results show that the modified ACF had fewer surface impurities than the modified surface and the gully is more obvious, the specific surface area was increased by …

Electrochemical Preparation And Photocatalytic Performance Of Lanio3/Tio2 Nanotube Arrays, Cheng Gong, Ze-Yang Zhang, Si-Wan Xiang, Lan Sun, Chen-Qing Ye, Chang-Jian Lin

Journal of Electrochemistry

The LaNiO₃/TiO₂ nanotube arrays were prepared by pulse electrodeposition combined with high temperature annealing. The LaNiO₃ nanoparticles modified on the TiO₂ nanotube arrays had small particle size (< 10 nm), uniform distribution and controllable loading. Some LaNiO₃ nanoparticles were deposited inside the TiO₂ nanotubes. The UV-visible absorption spectra displayed that the absorption band edge of LaNiO₃/TiO₂ nanotube arrays was obviously red-shifted as compared with that of TiO₂ nanotube arrays, and the visible light absorption was enhanced significantly. The photocatalytic degradation results of rhodamine B (RhB) under visible light showed that the LaNiO₃/TiO₂ nanotube arrays prepared …

Electrochemical Cycling Stability Of Polyaniline Films In Different Color Ranges, Kun Xu, Kai-Ling Zhou, Hao Wang, Jing-Bing Liu, Hui Yan

Journal of Electrochemistry

The electrochromic behaviors of polyaniline films were investigated by potential step and cyclic voltammetry coupled with UV viscosity photometer. The polyaniline films show colorful changes from pale yellow to green and then to blue. Electrochromic stability, electrochemical behavior, coloring performance, optical properties and surface formations of the produced films were studied in detail. The working electrode was the flexible PANI electrode, and the counter electrode and the reference electrode were a platinum sheet and Ag/AgCl, respectively. The in situ optical transmittance of the PANI film at 650 nm was measured using an ultraviolet-visible-near-infrared spectrophotometer (Shimadzu UV-3101PC) combining with a square …

Electrochemical Determination Of Trace Copper Ions In Drinking Water Source, Jing-Ji Peng, Hong Zheng, Yi-Song Zou, Guo-Kun Liu, Dong-Xing Yuan

Journal of Electrochemistry

Aiming at the on-site and quick safety evaluation of the dissolved trace copper ions (Cu²⁺) in drinking water source, an electrochemical detection platform was developed on the basis of the square wave anodic stripping voltammetry using the gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) modified glassy carbon electrode, where Au NPs were deposited via electrochemical cyclic voltammetry. The proposed method displayed the limit of detection as low as 1.3 μg·L^-1 in the linear range of 2 ~ 50 μg·L^-1. The proposed method was applied to the determination of Cu²⁺ in the midstream of Minjiang River, one of …

Bipolar-Membrane Electrodialysis Method To Treat Industrial High Saline Perfume Wastewater, Jian Zhang, Dong-Fang Niu, Shuo-Zhen Hu, Xin-Sheng Zhang

Journal of Electrochemistry

Large amount of organic saline wastewater is generated from various chemical industries. The contents of organic saline wastewater are more and more complicated as they are created from different types of industries. Directly discharging the organic saline wastewater without pre-treatment can generate severe environmental problem and waste useful resources. It is necessary to use an economical method to treat the organic saline wastewater and recover the salt into useful materials to achieve resource reuse. Bipolar-membrane electrodialysis (BMED) is one of the methods that can remove salt from the wastewater and convert it into certain acid and base with higher value …

Electrochemical Properties Of Sulfur In Different Carbon Support Materials, Bo Zhang, Jia Liu, Xiao-Chen Liu, De-Jun Li

Journal of Electrochemistry

In order to investigate the effect of carbon structure on electrochemical performance of sulfur/carbon composite in lithium-sulfur battery, in this paper, sublimation sulfur was incorporated into three types of carbon materials, namely, graphene, carbon black and porous carbon. The three sulfur/carbon composites were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques, and their electrochemical performances were also studied. The results showed that the sulfur/porous carbon composite offered an initial discharge capacity of 1623.2 mA·h·g^-1 and remained 845 mA·h·g^-1 after 100 cycles. Compared with graphene and carbon black, the mesopores and micropores in porous …

Electrochemical Sensor Based On Magnetic Electrode Modified With Magnetic Molecularly Imprinted Nanoparticles Immobilized Hemoglobin For Determination Of Hydrogen Peroxide, Yang Yuan, Jia-Xin Wang, Yu-Hua Cao

Journal of Electrochemistry

In this work, the surface-imprinted technique was used to prepare magnetic hemoglobin (Hb) imprinted nanoparticles, using Fe₃O₄@SiO₂ NPs as the carrier, Hb as the template molecule, and tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) as the imprinted polymer monomer. The nanoparticles had a core-shell structure, with magnetic Fe₃O₄ NPs as the core and Hb imprinted polymers as the shell. Therefore, Hb could be concentrated and fixed on the surface of the magnetic imprinted nanoparticles (MMIPs NPs). Furthermore, MMIPs NPs were immobilized with chitosan (CS) on the surface of a magnetic electrode to constitute Hb enzyme-like biosensor …

An Aptasensor Based On Aunps/Pani/Tnts Nanocomposite For Electrochemical Detection Of Tobramycin, Yong-Ling Nong, Ni-Na Qiao, Ying Liang

Journal of Electrochemistry

A novel well-constructed electrochemical aptamer-based sensor for the detection of tobramycin was presented, using differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) as a detection technique and methylene blue(MB) as an electrochemical indicator. A glassy carbon electrode modified with a nanocomposite of Au nanoparticles/polyaniline/titania nanotubes (AuNPs/PANI/TNTs) was constructed as the electrode scaffold. The nanocomposite was characterized by transmission electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy in detail. The results of cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance measurements demonstrated that the AuNPs/PANI/TNTs nanocomposites can improve greatly the electron transfer on the interface. For the detection of tobramycin, the DPV results showed a linear relationship between the current …

Arthroscopic Fixation Of Isolated Type Ii Superior Labrum Anterior To Posterior (Slap) Lesions, Short-Term Results, Mohammed Hatem Salal, Ammar Talib Noah, Hassan Salah-Alden Hassan, Sinan Urabee Ibrahim

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: SLAP defined as separation of superior labrum from anterior to posterior, with or without the involvement of the attachment of the biceps tendon. OBJECTIVE: To assess the results of arthroscopic management of type II isolated SLAP tear using suture anchors in patients below forty years of age according to the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) rating scale. PAT IENTS AND METHODS: This is a prospective study conducted in the medical city directorate in Baghdad starting in October 2015 till October 2017, it included fourteen patients having dominant side type II SLAP tear, twelve males and two females, …

Role Of Dixon Mri In Quantification Of Liver Fat In Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Emad Ali Khalaf, Zena Dhia Aldeen Albnaa, Mohammed Abd Kadhim

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Hepatic steatosis is a broad term; nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common type. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can provide a quantitative, accessible and accurate evaluation of diffuse liver disease. OBJECTIVE: Study the role of MRI Dixon in quantification of hepatic fat in patients with NAFLD in correlation with (computed tomography) CT attenuation, serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and body mass index (BMI) PATIENTS AND METHODS: This cross sectional analytic prospective study was conducted from November 2016 to December 2017 at radiology department of Al-Imamein Al Kadhimein Medical City, Baghdad/ Iraq. Fifty patients …