All-Solid-State Batteries Using Rationally Designed Garnet Electrolyte Frameworks

Functioning bulk-type all-solid-state batteries in a practical form factor with composite positive electrodes, using Al-substituted Li7La3Zr2O12 (LLZO) as the solid electrolyte, have been demonstrated for the first time. The devices incorporate bilayers composed of dense LLZO membranes and porous LLZO scaffolds infiltrated with LiNi0.6Mn0.2Co0.2O2 and other components as positive electrodes, combined with lithium anodes. The porous scaffolds are prepared using an easily scaled freeze-tape-casting method. The unidirectional pores of the scaffold facilitate infiltration of cathode components and shorten lithium ion diffusion path lengths, while the addition of a soft ionically conductive solid to the scaffold ensures good contact among the components

Sistem Pakar Diagnosis Penyakit Mata Menggunakan Naïvebayes Classifier

Penelitian ini membahas tentang aplikasi sistem pakar untuk mendiagnosis penyakit mata. Datayang digunakan untuk penelitian terdiri dari 52 gejala dan 15 penyakit mata. Sistem pakar yangdibangun menggunakan metodeNaïveBayes Classifier. Terdapat dua tahapan kerja dari aplikasi ini.Pertama, sistem meminta pasien untuk menginputkan gejala-gejala yang dialami.Kedua, sistemakan secara otomatis menampilkan hasil diagnosis dari penyakit mata yang diderita oleh pasienmelalui perhitungan Naïve Bayes Classifier. Hasil diagnosis sistem selanjutnya dibandingkandengan hasil diagnosis dari pakar sebenarnya. Ujicoba sistem menggunakan data sebanyak 12pasien penyakit mata. Dari hasil percobaan, prosentase kesesuaian diagnosis sebesar 83%

Effect of β-hydroxybutyric acid, parity, and body condition score on phenotype and proliferative capacity of colostral mononuclear leukocytes of high-yielding dairy cows

In neonatal calves, the ingestion of colostrum is imperative for preventing infectious diseases. Investigations into the transfer of passive immunity of cattle have primarily focused on the importance of colostral immunoglobulins, with a recent increase in focus on understanding the role of colostral leukocytes. The main objective of the present study was to measure the influence of parity, body condition score, serum nonesterified fatty acids, and serum beta-hydroxybutyrate concentrations of periparturient cows on phenotype and mitogen-and antigen-induced proliferative capacity of bovine colostral leukocytes. Holstein-Friesian cows (n = 141) were intramuscularly vaccinated at 60 and 30 d before the expected parturition date with a tetanus toxoid vaccine. Of these 141 animals, 28 primiparous and 72 multiparous cows were sampled immediately. after parturition. Colostrum mononuclear cell populations were identified by flow cytometry using bovine cluster of differentiation markers, and the proliferative capacity of these cells was determined using a H-3-thymidine proliferation assay. Under-conditioned cows had a significantly higher percentage of colostral macrophages than normal-conditioned animals, whereas over-conditioned cows had significantly more colostral B-lymphocytes. Serum beta-hydroxybutyrate was significantly associated with higher numbers of colostral T-lymphocytes and macrophages. Heifers had significantly higher mitogen- and antigen-induced proliferation of their colostral leukocytes than third parity or older cows. In conclusion, body condition score, parity, and serum beta-hydroxybutyrate concentration of periparturient high-yielding dairy cows were shown to influence the number of colostral macrophages or the mitogen-and antigen-induced proliferation of colostral leukocytes, possibly influencing the cellular immunity of the newborn calf

EEG source imaging assists decoding in a face recognition task

EEG based brain state decoding has numerous applications. State of the art decoding is based on processing of the multivariate sensor space signal, however evidence is mounting that EEG source reconstruction can assist decoding. EEG source imaging leads to high-dimensional representations and rather strong a priori information must be invoked. Recent work by Edelman et al. (2016) has demonstrated that introduction of a spatially focal source space representation can improve decoding of motor imagery. In this work we explore the generality of Edelman et al. hypothesis by considering decoding of face recognition. This task concerns the differentiation of brain responses to images of faces and scrambled faces and poses a rather difficult decoding problem at the single trial level. We implement the pipeline using spatially focused features and show that this approach is challenged and source imaging does not lead to an improved decoding. We design a distributed pipeline in which the classifier has access to brain wide features which in turn does lead to a 15% reduction in the error rate using source space features. Hence, our work presents supporting evidence for the hypothesis that source imaging improves decoding

Patients' experiences of transitioning between different renal replacement therapy modalities : a qualitative study

BACKGROUND: Different kidney replacement therapy modalities are available to manage end-stage kidney disease, such as home-based dialysis, in-center hemodialysis, and kidney transplantation. Although transitioning between modalities is common, data on how patients experience these transitions are scarce. This study explores patients' perspectives of transitioning from a home-based to an in-center modality. METHODS: Patients transitioning from peritoneal dialysis to in-center hemodialysis were purposively selected. Semi-structured interviews were performed, digitally recorded, and transcribed verbatim. Data analysis, consistent with Charmaz' constructivist approach of grounded theory was performed. RESULTS: Fifteen patients (10 males; mean age 62 years) participated. The conditions of the transitioning process impacted the participants' experiences, resulting in divergent experiences and associated emotions. Some participants experienced a loss of control due to the therapy-related changes. Some felt tied down and having lost independence, whereas others stated they regained control as they felt relieved from responsibility. This paradox of control was related to the patient having or not having (1) experienced a fit of hemodialysis with their personal lifestyle, (2) a frame of reference, (3) higher care requirements, (4) insight into the underlying reasons for transitioning, and (5) trust in the healthcare providers. CONCLUSIONS: Care teams need to offer opportunities to elicit patients' knowledge and fears, dispel myths, forge connections with other patients, and visit the dialysis unit before transition to alleviate anxiety. Interventions that facilitate a sense of control should be grounded in the meaning that the disorder has for the person and how it impacts their sense of self

Hubungan Kemampuan Kerja Dengan Kinerja Aparat Pemerintah Di Kecamatan Kema Kabupaten Minahasa Utara

The purpose of this research is to explain the relationship work ability and governmental apparatus performance. This research was conducted in the Kema sub district with 38 respondents sample. It used area sampling technique and stratified random sampling. Data was collected by using questionnaire technique in the form of questions measured by Likert scale. The analysis method used here is descriptive and correlation analysis by the simple regression analysis. Data analysis was conducted by using SPSS version 12,0 computer program. The results of this research indicated that: (1) based on the descriptive analysis shown that the work ability and governmental apparatus performance both are high category. (2) based on the simple regression analysis shown that the relationship between work ability and governmental apparatus performance is positive and significant. Based on this research may suggestion to the Head of Kema sub district that require to maintain and develop the attitude in work to all apparatus continually

Using PEST as a framework for analyzing open mobility dataz

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