A note on q-analogue of Boole polynomials

In this paper, we consider the q-extensions of Boole polynomials. From those polynomials, we derive some new and interesting properties and identities related to special polynomials.Comment: 11 page

Strategic Collaboration as a Means of Mediation in Translating Culturally Ambiguous Text: A Case Study

This paper attempts to explore the notion of mediation processes involved in strategic collaboration in translating culturally ambiguous texts. Data for analysis were gathered from on-line exchanges of opinions and comments accrued through the reciprocal translation processes between Korean and American translators. Analytic taxonomy to determine collaboration efforts was established and every exchange of transactions was analyzed in accordance with the taxonomy. The result of this study suggests that the translation of culturally ambiguous texts can be facilitated through highly mediated collaboration between two participants, one of whom is well versed in cultures of the source text (Korean) whereas the other partner is native speaker of the target text (English). Actual samples of transactions are presented with analysis on mediation and negotiation processes.Notre étude tente de réfléchir sur la collaboration stratégique entre les traducteurs de nationalités différentes lors de la traduction de « textes culturellement ambigus ». Pour ce faire, nous avons analysé les opinions et les commentaires échangés sur le web entre le traducteur coréen et le traducteur américain pour traduire ensemble un texte coréen en anglais. Une taxonomie spécialement établie pour mesurer l’effort de collaboration est utilisée pour analyser chaque échange d’opinions. Le résultat de notre étude montre que les textes culturellement ambigus peuvent être traduits avec beaucoup plus d’efficacité quand coopèrent un traducteur connaissant la culture du texte de départ et un natif de la langue d’arrivée. Des exemples concrets sont présentés pour montrer le processus de médiation et de négociation durant la traduction.이 논문은 문화적 차이와 해석의 임의성으로 인해 까다롭고 오해의 여지가 있는 텍스트의 번역을 위해 원문에 나타난 문화적 특징을 잘 이해하고 있는 번역자와 번역 목표어가 모국어인 두 번역자가 전략적 협조를 통한 조정 (mediation) 과정을 거쳐 번역이 완성되는 과정에 대한 사례연구이다. 양 번역사간의 협상과 조정 과정을 분석하기 위한 분석틀을 수립하였으며 이 분석 틀에 의거 두 번역사간의 번역물과 의견교환 이메일을 분석하였다. 분석 결과 두 번역사 사이에는 문화적 어려움을 극복하기 위한 전략적 협조와 조정이 전개되었음을 알 수 있었으며 이러한 협조의 전개 형태는 사회문화적 인지 처리 과정을 연구한 비고스키의 심리언어 모델에 의해 설명하였으며 두 번역사 간에 교환된 실제 교신의 예도 제시되었다

Barnes-type Daehee polynomials

In this paper, we consider Barnes-type Daehee polynomials of the first kind and of the second kind. From the properties of Sheffer sequences of these polynomials arising from umbral calculus, we derive new and interesting identities.Comment: 34 page

Folding machineries displayed on a cation-exchanger for the concerted refolding of cysteine- or proline-rich proteins

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Escherichia coli </it>has been most widely used for the production of valuable recombinant proteins. However, over-production of heterologous proteins in <it>E. coli </it>frequently leads to their misfolding and aggregation yielding inclusion bodies. Previous attempts to refold the inclusion bodies into bioactive forms usually result in poor recovery and account for the major cost in industrial production of desired proteins from recombinant <it>E. coli</it>. Here, we describe the successful use of the immobilized folding machineries for <it>in vitro </it>refolding with the examples of high yield refolding of a ribonuclease A (RNase A) and cyclohexanone monooxygenase (CHMO).</p> <p>Results</p> <p>We have generated refolding-facilitating media immobilized with three folding machineries, mini-chaperone (a monomeric apical domain consisting of residues 191–345 of GroEL) and two foldases (DsbA and human peptidyl-prolyl <it>cis-trans </it>isomerase) by mimicking oxidative refolding chromatography. For efficient and simple purification and immobilization simultaneously, folding machineries were fused with the positively-charged consecutive 10-arginine tag at their C-terminal. The immobilized folding machineries were fully functional when assayed in a batch mode. When the refolding-facilitating matrices were applied to the refolding of denatured and reduced RNase A and CHMO, both of which contain many cysteine and proline residues, RNase A and CHMO were recovered in 73% and 53% yield of soluble protein with full enzyme activity, respectively.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>The refolding-facilitating media presented here could be a cost-efficient platform and should be applicable to refold a wide range of <it>E. coli </it>inclusion bodies in high yield with biological function.</p

Seismic response of beam-column joints rehabilitated with FRP sheets and buckling restrained braces

An experimental test was performed to evaluate the seismic resistance of reinforced concrete beam-column joints rehabilitated with FRP sheets and Buckling Restrained Braces (BRBs). Six beam-column joints were rehabilitated and tested. The test results were compared in terms of hysteresis loops, stiffness degradation, energy dissipation and ductility. The comparison result showed that wrapping FRP sheets can contribute to increase the effect of confinement and to delay crack development in the joints. Also retrofitting buckling restrained braces (BRBs) can improve the stiffness and energy dissipation capacity. Both FRP sheets and BRBs can effectively improve the strength, stiffness and ductility

Linear differential equations for families of polynomials

Abstract In this paper, we present linear differential equations for the generating functions of the Poisson-Charlier, actuarial, and Meixner polynomials. Also, we give an application for each case

Particulate counter electrode system for enhanced light harvesting in dye-sensitized solar cells

A particulate counter electrode with photo scattering and redox catalytic properties is applied to dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) in order to improve photo conversion efficiency and simplify the assembly process. Our particulate counter electrode acts as both a photo reflecting layer and a catalyst for reduction of electrolyte. The reflective and catalytic properties of the electrode are investigated through optical and electrochemical analysis, respectively. A short circuit current density enhancement is observed in the DSSCs without the need to add an additional reflecting layer to the electrode. This leads to a simplified assembly process. (C) 2013 Optical Society of Americ

Demographic and Socioeconomic Influences on Sleep Patterns among Adolescent Students

Although proper sleep is an important topic in adolescent health, little is known about the sleep patterns of adolescents from a longitudinal and non-Western perspective. To fill this gap, the present research conducted a longitudinal study of the impact of demographic and socioeconomic factors on sleep patterns among Korean adolescent students. The relationship could positively or negatively affect sleep. Therefore, it is important to understand which demographic and socioeconomic factors are related to sleep patterns. This study used nationally representative panel data from the Korean Children and Youth Panel Survey. A series of descriptive analyses were conducted to provide overall characteristics of the sample. Furthermore, mixed effect regression analysis techniques were employed to test the relationship between demographic and socioeconomic factors and sleep patterns. Paternal employment status was associated with adolescent sleep patterns, while maternal employment status was not. Adolescents with both parents working compared to adolescents with one parent or none working showed different sleep patterns on weekdays but not on weekends. Both parents possessing college degrees, household income, living in an urban area, and family type were associated with adolescent sleep pattern indicators to varying degrees. Some of these associations varied according to adolescent sex. This study provides insight into the impact of demographic and socioeconomic factors on weekend and weekday sleep patterns among adolescent students by sex. These findings provide information for the promotion of healthy sleep in adolescents by addressing demographic and socioeconomic factors