Review of \u3cem\u3eCulture, Capitalism and Democracy in the New America.\u3c/em\u3e Richard Harvey Brown. Reviewed by Shanti S. Khinduka.

Book review of Richard Harvey Brown, Culture, Capitalism, and Democracy in the New America. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2005. $37.50 hardcover

Model Predictive Control for Autonomous Driving Based on Time Scaled Collision Cone

In this paper, we present a Model Predictive Control (MPC) framework based on path velocity decomposition paradigm for autonomous driving. The optimization underlying the MPC has a two layer structure wherein first, an appropriate path is computed for the vehicle followed by the computation of optimal forward velocity along it. The very nature of the proposed path velocity decomposition allows for seamless compatibility between the two layers of the optimization. A key feature of the proposed work is that it offloads most of the responsibility of collision avoidance to velocity optimization layer for which computationally efficient formulations can be derived. In particular, we extend our previously developed concept of time scaled collision cone (TSCC) constraints and formulate the forward velocity optimization layer as a convex quadratic programming problem. We perform validation on autonomous driving scenarios wherein proposed MPC repeatedly solves both the optimization layers in receding horizon manner to compute lane change, overtaking and merging maneuvers among multiple dynamic obstacles.Comment: 6 page

Pengaruh Keahlian dan Kepatuhan Kode Etik terhadap Kualitas Audit

This study aims to determine the effect of the expertise and code of ethics compliance to audit quality. This study was conducted in South Tangerang City Inspectorate. The independent variable in this study is the expertise and compliance with a code of ethics. The dependent variable is the quality of the audit.This research is a quantitative study with descriptive approach. The data used is primary data and secondary data. Respondents in this study were government officials in South Tangerang City Inspectorate. The sampling technique used was simple random sampling with 49 respondents. Methods of collecting data using a survey questionnaire distributed to respondents. Data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis with SPSS version 22. The results of this study show that first expertise has significant effect on audit quality, it is based on the calculation of the t test is sig. 0.021 t table (2,012). Second, the compliance code of conduct affects the quality of audits, it is based on the calculation of the t test is sig. 0.000 t table (2,012). Third, expertise and compliance with the code of conduct simultaneously affect the quality of audits, it is based on the calculation of F test value (121.020)> F table (3.20)

Hubungan Antara Penyesuaian Diri dengan Kecemasan Terhadap Istri TNI yang Di Tinggal Pergi Bertugas Ke Daerah Rawan Konflik

AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara penyesuaian diridengan kecemasan terhadap istri TNI yang di tinggal pergi bertugas ke daerahrawan konflik. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan variabelbebas penyesuaian diri dan variabel bergantung kecemasan terhadap istri TNI yangdi tinggal pergi bertugas ke daerah rawan konflik. Hipotesis dari penelitian iniadalah “terdapat hubungan negatif antara penyesuaian diri dengan kecemasanterhadap istri TNI yang ditinggal pergi bertugas ke daerah rawan konflik” hal inimemiliki arti semakin tinggi penyesuaian diri isri TNI maka akan semakin rendahkecemasan yang di alami. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalahanggota Persit Chandra Kirana Batalyon Infanteri 410/Alugoro yang barumemasuki usia pernikahan 1-10 tahun. Mengingat jumlah subjek yang terbatas,maka pada penelitian ini menggunakan penentuan sampel dengan non probabilitysampling, dimana yang dipergunakan ialah sampling jenuh yakni teknik menentukansampel bila semua anggota populasi digunakan sebagai sampel. Penelitian inidilakukan pada 115 orang subjek penelitian dengan menggunakan alat pengumpuldata berupa skala penyesuaian diri dan skala kecemasan. Dengan menggunakanteknik korelasi Product Moment diperoleh hasil bahwa ada hubungan negatif antarapenyesuaian diri dengan kecemasan sehingga artinya hipotesis diterima.Kata Kunci : Penyesuaian Diri, Kecemasan, PERSI

Kinetic Evidence for Fast Protonation Pre-equilibrium in the Acid Hydrolysis of Acetamide: Evaluation of Protonation Constant

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Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in postmenopausal women and its association with fasting blood sugar

Background: Vitamin D is indispensable for human body as it caters for both skeletal as well as extra-skeletal needs, especially in postmenopausal women. Aim of this study was to know the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among apparent healthy postmenopausal women and to find its association with fasting blood sugar.Methods: This was a cross-sectional observational study of postmenopausal women attending Gynae OPD of Sri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences, Bareilly, over a period of six months. Apparently healthy postmenopausal women were selected after satisfying inclusion-exclusion criteria and were subjected to fasting blood sugar and serum 25-hydroxy-vitamin D level. They were categorized as vitamin D deficient, insufficient or sufficient according to corresponding levels of 30ng/ml respectively. Upper reference level for fasting blood sugar was taken as 110mg/dl. Statistical analysis was done to see the association between vitamin D deficiency and fasting blood sugar.Results: Mean age of study group was 56.9 years and the average age of attainment of menopause was 50.3 years. Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency (57.4%) including insufficiency (13%) among postmenopausal women was high 70.4%, but there was no association between hypovitaminosis D and fasting blood sugar (p=0.949).Conclusions: Despite high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among Indian postmenopausal women, there is no correlation between it and fasting blood sugar

Caesarean scar endometriosis: a rare site of extrapelvic endometriosis

Scar endometriosis is a rare presentation of extrapelvic endometriosis. A caesarean section scar is the most common site. The typical clinical presentation is that of a palpable firm subcutaneous nodule near surgical scars associated with cyclic pain and swelling during menses. It is often misdiagnosed with other abdominal wall and scar related pathological conditions. Diagnosis is mainly based upon a high index of suspicion. USG with color Doppler can clinch the diagnosis in patients with typical clinical features. FNAC may be inconclusive. MRI is the most sensitive but expensive modality to make the diagnosis. Wide local excision is the treatment of choice. We report a case of caesarean scar endometriosis and discuss about incidence, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of this condition