Hydrodynamic Behaviour of a Two-Stage Channel with Horizontal and Inclined Floodplains: A Numerical Investigation

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The Co-Ni distribution in decagonal Al69.7(4)Co10.0(4)Ni20.3(4)

The Co-Ni distribution in d-Al69.7(4)Co10.0(4)Ni20.3(4) was investigatedbased on X-ray and neutron diffraction data. The structure was modelledin higher dimensional space using the ‘charge-flipping’ and ‘low-densityelimination’ methods and it was quantitatively refined inthree-dimensional space employing a pseudo-approximant approach. Inhigher-dimensional description, the Co atoms are found at the centre ofone of the two symmetry independent occupation domains, enclosed byregions mainly occupied by Ni. The other occupation domain is mostlyoccupied by Al. In physical space Co atoms are located in the centres ofsmall Al pentagons and form pentagonal units, which are arranged indecagonal rings. On these sites Co is partly substituted by Ni, whileall other transition metal sites are occupied by Ni and to a minordegree by Al. The fraction of Co found on transition metal sitesdecreases with decreasing Co-Co distances, whereby Co is replaced by Ni

Kuersetin Dan Kuersetin-3-O-Glukosida Dari Kulit Batang Sonneratia Alba (Lythraceae)

Two flavonoid compounds, quercetin (1) and quercetin-3-O-glucoside (2) have been isolated from the bark of Sonneratia alba (Lythraceae). Chemical structure of both compounds were determined on the basis of spectroscopic data and comparison with those spectra data previously reported. Compound 1 and 2 exhibited antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus mutans with MIC values of 51.2; 48.8; 72.5; dan 100.7 µg/mL respectively.DOI :http://dx.doi.org/10.15408/jkv.v0i0.315

An Integrated and Novel Approach to Estimating the Conveyance Capacity of the River Blackwater

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Application of the Shiono and Knight Method in asymmetric compound channels with different side slopes of the internal wall

The Shiono and Knight Method (SKM) is widely used to predict the lateral distribution of depth-averaged velocity and boundary shear stress for flows in compound channels. Three calibrating coefficients need to be estimated for applying the SKM, namely eddy viscosity coefficient (λ), friction factor (f) and secondary flow coefficient (k). There are several tested methods which can satisfactorily be used to estimate λ, f. However, the calibration of secondary flow coefficients k to account for secondary flow effects correctly is still problematic. In this paper, the calibration of secondary flow coefficients is established by employing two approaches to estimate correct values of k for simulating asymmetric compound channel with different side slopes of the internal wall. The first approach is based on Abril and Knight (2004) who suggest fixed values for main channel and floodplain regions. In the second approach, the equations developed by Devi and Khatua (2017) that relate the variation of the secondary flow coefficients with the relative depth (β) and width ratio (α) are used. The results indicate that the calibration method developed by Devi and Khatua (2017) is a better choice for calibrating the secondary flow coefficients than using the first approach which assumes a fixed value of k for different flow depths. The results also indicate that the boundary condition based on the shear force continuity can successfully be used for simulating rectangular compound channels, while the continuity of depth-averaged velocity and its gradient is accepted boundary condition in simulations of trapezoidal compound channels. However, the SKM performance for predicting the boundary shear stress over the shear layer region may not be improved by only imposing the suitable calibrated values of secondary flow coefficients. This is because difficulties of modelling the complex interaction that develops between the flows in the main channel and on the floodplain in this region

Adaptive changes in muscular performance and circulation by resistance training with regular cold application

Abstract (1) Sixteen male subjects participated in resistance training comprising three sets of 8-handgrip exercises at a workload that could be performed no more than eight times, three times a week for 6 weeks. Eight subjects immersed their experimental forearm in cold water (1071 1C) for 20 min following each training period, while the remaining eight served as controls. (2) Muscular endurance with rhythmic handgrips significantly (po0.01) increased in both groups after the training period with a non-significant difference between groups. The relative diameter of ultrasonographyevaluated brachial artery failed to increase in the immersion group despite a significant increase (po0.05) of that in the control group after training. (3) Regular post-exercise cold application might attenuate the improvement in muscular endurance, possibly in association with reduced vascular remodeling.

Application of the Shiono and Knight Method in asymmetric compound channels with different side slopes of the internal wall

The Shiono and Knight Method (SKM) is widely used to predict the lateral distribution of depth-averaged velocity and boundary shear stress for flows in compound channels. Three calibrating coefficients need to be estimated for applying the SKM, namely eddy viscosity coefficient (λ), friction factor (f) and secondary flow coefficient (k). There are several tested methods which can satisfactorily be used to estimate λ, f. However, the calibration of secondary flow coefficients k to account for secondary flow effects correctly is still problematic. In this paper, the calibration of secondary flow coefficients is established by employing two approaches to estimate correct values of k for simulating asymmetric compound channel with different side slopes of the internal wall. The first approach is based on Abril and Knight (2004) who suggest fixed values for main channel and floodplain regions. In the second approach, the equations developed by Devi and Khatua (2017) that relate the variation of the secondary flow coefficients with the relative depth (β) and width ratio (α) are used. The results indicate that the calibration method developed by Devi and Khatua (2017) is a better choice for calibrating the secondary flow coefficients than using the first approach which assumes a fixed value of k for different flow depths. The results also indicate that the boundary condition based on the shear force continuity can successfully be used for simulating rectangular compound channels, while the continuity of depth-averaged velocity and its gradient is accepted boundary condition in simulations of trapezoidal compound channels. However, the SKM performance for predicting the boundary shear stress over the shear layer region may not be improved by only imposing the suitable calibrated values of secondary flow coefficients. This is because difficulties of modelling the complex interaction that develops between the flows in the main channel and on the floodplain in this region

Factors determining the survival of nasopharyngeal carcinoma with lung metastasis alone: does combined modality treatment benefit?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) with lung metastasis alone has been reported as a relatively favorable prognostic group, and combined modality treatment might be indicated for selected cases. However, the prognostic factors determining survival of this group and the indication of combined therapy have not been thoroughly studied.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We retrospectively reviewed 246 patients of NPC with lung metastasis(es) alone presented at diagnosis or as the first failure after primary treatment from 1993 to 2008 in an academic tertiary hospital. Univariate and multivariate survival analyses of post-metastasis survival (PMS) and overall survival (OS) were carried out to determine the prognostic factors.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>The 3-year, 5-year, and 10-year of PMS and OS for the whole cohort were 34.3%, 17.0%, 8.6% and 67.8%, 45.4%, 18.5%, respectively. The median PMS (45.6 months <it>vs</it>. 23.7 months) and OS (73.7 months <it>vs</it>. 46.2 months) of patients treated with combined therapy was significantly longer than that of those treated with chemotherapy alone (<it>P </it>< 0.001). Age, disease-free interval (DFI) and treatment modality were evaluated as independent prognostic factors of OS, while only age and treatment modality retain their independent significance in PMS analysis. In stratified survival analysis, compared to chemotherapy alone, combined therapy could benefit the patients with DFI > 1 year, but not those with DFI ≤ 1 year.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>Age ≤ 45 years, DFI > 1 year, and the combined therapy were good prognostic factors for NPC patients with lung metastasis(es) alone. The combination of local therapy and the basic chemotherapy should be considered for these patients with DFI > 1 year.</p