Uporaba akustičnega Dopplerjevega merilnika pretokov (ADMP) za analizo lebdečih plavin v rekah

V prispevku so predstavljeni nekateri rezultati meritev pretokov z uporabo akustičnega Dopplerjevega merilnika pretokov (ADMP), ki se opravljajo kot del aktivnosti v okviru mednarodnega projekta Čezmejna vodarska iniciativa za reki Drava in Mura - DRA_MUR_CI (Drava-Mura Crossborder Initiative). V sklopu delovnega paketa 3, ki se nanaša na raziskave s področja transporta sedimentov v rekah, se na izbranih profilih reke Drave in Mure izvajajo kontinuirne meritve pretokov, sočasno pa se tudi odvzemajo vzorci vode, na podlagi katerih se kasneje v laboratoriju določi vrsta in količina sedimentov. Končni rezultati meritev, ki so pretok, posnetek dna struge, površina prečnega prereza izbranega profila, srednja hitrost toka itd., služijo kot vhodni podatki za kasnejše vzpostavljanje modela lebdečih plavin v rekah, ki bo uporaben predvsem za kalibracijo obstoječega modela sedimentov rek kot osnovo za njihovo nadaljnjo upravljanje. Raziskave potekajo v sodelovanju s partnerji iz sosednje Avstrije in sicer z Oddelekom urada avstrijske koroške deželne vlade, odgovornim za strokovno področje hidrologije, vodnogospodarske zaščite, vzdrževanja, vodnega javnega dobra, (Amt der Kärntner Landesregierung, Abteilung 18, Wasserwirtschaft), ki imajo bogate izkušnje s spremljanjem transporta lebdečih plavin v rekah. V okviru projekta se izvaja medsebojna primerjava rezultatov meritev, skupni izsledki pa zagotavljajo vzpostavitev učinkovitega in natančnega modela lebdečih plavin

Second-generation nitazoxanide derivatives: thiazolides are effective inhibitors of the influenza A virus

Aim: The only small molecule drugs currently available for treatment of influenza A virus (IAV) are M2 ion channel blockers and sialidase inhibitors. The prototype thiazolide, nitazoxanide, has successfully completed Phase III clinical trials against acute uncomplicated influenza. Results: We report the activity of seventeen thiazolide analogs against A/PuertoRico/8/1934(H1N1), a laboratory-adapted strain of the H1N1 subtype of IAV, in a cell culture-based assay. A total of eight analogs showed IC50s in the range of 0.14–5.0 μM. Additionally a quantitative structure–property relationship study showed high correlation between experimental and predicted activity based on a molecular descriptor set. Conclusion: A range of thiazolides show useful activity against an H1N1 strain of IAV. Further evaluation of these molecules as potential new small molecule therapies is justified

Utilization of Characteristic Modal Analysis for Antenna Design Needed for an AFIT Satellite

Antenna design is a pervasive, growing field for electrical engineers. As the number of new materials and techniques increase so too does the demand and requirements pushing forth new innovative ideas. Among these ideas is a leading edge analytic technique called Characteristic Modal Analysis (CMA) originally credited to Garbacz and Turpin. CMA works to break down the current distribution along a structure in a way that can offer great insights into how that structure operates as an antenna. This technique has great merits in post design analytics but it is rarely seen to be integrated into the design process. This thesis demonstrates three independent design methods for a single antenna problem which each utilize CMA in a unique way. The results are three different designs that meet the requirements proving the utility of CMA in the antenna design process

V pedagoškem procesu uporabljena primera celovite programske rešitve SAP na Univerzi v Mariboru, Fakulteti za organizacijske vede in na Ekonomski univerzi v Pragi

The paper describes two cases of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems integration into the educational process. Case studies used at the University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences, Slovenia and at the University of Economics Prague, Czech Republic are presented and explained with regards to where and how they are used. The lectures and seminars on the ERP systems and the market share leader ERP system SAP are available for students at both universities. Both universities have gained much practical experience with the teaching of ERP based on exercises and practical experience with the SAP product done by students. As a next step, both universities plan to prepare a common international e-business course based on scenarios running on the SAP application accessible for students from both universities. This kind of cooperation could give student projects a new international dimension. Key words: case, education, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), process, procurement, SAP, teaching, sellingČlanek opisuje dva primera uporabe celovite programske rešitve (ERP) znotraj pedagoškega procesa. Opisana sta učna primera uporabe na Univerzi v Mariboru, Fakulteti za organizacijske vede in na Ekonomski univerzi v Prag, Češka. Na obeh univerzah je v okviru predavanj in vaj predstavljena na trgu ena od vodilnih celovitih programskih rešitev SAP. Študentje obeh univerz so tekom svojega izobraževanja pridobili veliko praktičnih izkušenj na tem področju. Obe univerzi se zavedata pomembnosti e-regijskega sodelovanja in v prihodnosti načrtujeta skupno izobraževanje na področju celovitih programskih rešitev vključno s praktično izvedbo vaj iz SAP-a, ki bodo temeljile na skupno zastavljenem scenariju. Tak način e-regijskega sodelovanja bo študentom v okviru njihovega študija prinesel popolnoma nove dimenzije mednarodnega povezovanja. Ključne besede: študija primera, izobraževanje, učenje, celovita programska rešitev, ERP, proces, oskrbovanje, prodajanj