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Periodontal Repair In Dogs : Evaluation Of Rhbmp-2 Carriers, Lauralee Nygaard

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This study evaluated candidate carriers for recombinant human bone morphogenic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) in periodontal reconstructive surgery.

Canine demineralized bone matrix (DBM), bovine inorganic crystallene bone matrix (Bio-Oss), bovine derived microfibrillar collagen matrix (Helistat), poly (D,L-lactide-coglycolide) micropaiticles (PLGA), and polylactic acid granules (Drilac) were used with rhBMP-2 (20 (µg/100 µl implant volume) in routine critical size canine supraalveolar periodontal defects. Contralateral defects in six beagle dogs were randomly assigned to receive: DBM/rhBMP-2, DBM-control, Bio-Oss/rhBMP-2, Helistat/rhBMP-2, PLGA/rhBMP-2, or Drilac/rhBMP-2, all with autologous blood except for Helistat and PLGA. Animals were sacrificed eight weeks post-surgery and block sections of the defects were processed …

Distribution And Ecological Significance Of On-Farm Bush Remnants In The Southern Wheatbelt Region Of Western Australia - Phase Ii - Save The Bush Project, E A. Griffin

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This is the second phase of the Southern Wheatbelt Region Remnant Vegetation project aimed at surveying pieces of bushland in the 'Great Southern' of Western Australia. The first phase was completed during 1991-1992 and covered 11 shires

The aims of this survey were to document what is left (as on-farm remnant bush areas), so that the information is a available for use by the wider farming community (see also Mollermans 1992a, b).' In addition, native vegetation was defined as "endemic floral ... communities which have not been planted and which are in place as a result of natural processes" (ACF …

Distribution And Ecological Significance Of On-Farm Bush Remnants In The Southern Wheatbelt Region Of Western Australia - Phase Iii - Save The Bush Project Mz 06, E A. Griffin

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This is the third phase of the southern wheatbelt region remnant vegetation aimed at surveying pieces of bushland in the ‘Great Southern’ of Western Australia.

The aims of this survey were to document what is left (as on-farm remnant bush areas), so that the information is a available for use by the wider farming community (see also Mollemans 1992a,b). In addition, native vegetation was defined as ‘endemic floral ... communities which have not been planted and which are in place as a result of natural processes’ (ACF vide Mollemans, 1992a,b). Furthermore, remnant vegetation is ‘that component of the native vegetation …

Probability Polynomials For Cubic Graphs In The Framework Of Random Topological Graph Theory, Esther Joy Tesar

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Topological graph theorists study the imbeddings of graphs on surfaces (spheres with handles). Some interesting questions in the field are on w hat surfaces can a graph be 2 -cell imbedded and how m any such imbeddings are there on each surface. The study of these and related questions is called Enumerative Topological Graph Theory. Random Topological Graph Theory uses probability models to study the 2-cell imbeddings. It generalizes the results from Enumerative Topological Graph Theory (which is the uniform case, p= 1/2) to an arbitrary probability p.

We study the model where the sample space consists of all labeled, …

Step Domination In Graphs, Kelly Lynne Schultz

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One of the major areas in Graph Theory is domination in graphs. It is this area with which this dissertation deals, with the primary emphasis on step domination in graphs.

In Chapter 1 we present some preliminary definitions and examples. In addition, a background of the area of domination is presented. We then introduce the concepts that lead to step domination.

In Chapter II we formally define the concept of step domination and give several examples. We determine the minimum number of vertices needed in a step domination set for many classes of graphs. We then explore step domination for …

A Wellhead Protection Study Of A Small Agricultural Community In Glaciated Terrain, As A Model For Wellhead Protection Efforts By Similar Communities, Cole Kevan Lovett

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The purpose of this study was to create a wellhead protection approach for a small town in a rural watershed that could be used by other, similar, communities.

Lacustrine clay and melt-out till interbedded in outwash sands and fine gravel, separate an unconfined aquifer from a deeper aquifer. The lower aquifer was determined to be semiconfined due to (a) high vertical conductivity, (b) lack of continuity in the clay/till, (c) absence of significant seasonal water level changes, and (d) tritium levels above 1-2 tritium units in deep wells.

Tritium level falls and water age rises along flowpaths. A low-high-low pattern …

Efficient Dominating Sets In Oriented Trees, Quan Yue

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The Forward-Backward Asymmetry For Charm Quarks At The Z Pole, D. Buskulic, Manoj Thulasidas

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From 1.4 million hadronic Z decays collected by the ALEPH detector at LEP, an enriched sample of Z → cc̄ events is extracted by requiring the presence of a high momentum D∗±. The charm quark forward-backward charge asymmetry at the Z pole is measured to be AFB0.c = (8.0 ± 2.4) % corresponding to an effective electroweak mixing angle of sin2θWeff = 0.2302 ± 0.0054.

Mapping Of Portable Parallel Programs, Song Chen

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An efficient parallel program designed for a parallel architecture includes a detailed outline of accurate assignments of concurrent computations onto processors, and data transfers onto communication links, such that the overall execution time is minimized. This process may be complex depending on the application task and the target multiprocessor architecture. Furthermore, this process is to be repeated for every different architecture even though the application task may be the same. Consequently, this has a major impact on the ever increasing cost of software development for multiprocessor systems. A remedy for this problem would be to design portable parallel programs which …

Dichloromethane Pyrolysis And Oxidation : Formation Of Chlorinated Aromatic Precursors To Pcdd/F, Hong-Ming Chiang

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The pyrolysis and oxidation of dichloromethane is studied in a tubular reactor at 1 atmosphere pressure, residence time between 0.3 to 2.0 seconds and in the temperature range 680 - 840°T. Four reactant concentration ratios are:
I. CH₂Cl₂ : Ar =1 : 99 II. CH₂Cl₂ : CH₄ : Ar = 1 : 1:98
III.CH₂Cl₂ : O₂ : Ar = 1:4 : 95 IV. CH₂Cl₂: CH₄ : O₂ Ar = 1: 4: 94

The degradation of dichloromethane, intermediate product formation and decomposition, and final …

Document Preprocessing And Fuzzy Unsupervised Character Classification, Shy-Shyan Chen

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This dissertation presents document preprocessing and fuzzy unsupervised character classification for automatically reading daily-received office documents that have complex layout structures, such as multiple columns and mixed-mode contents of texts, graphics and half-tone pictures. First, the block segmentation algorithm is performed based on a simple two-step run-length smoothing to decompose a document into single-mode blocks. Next, the block classification is performed based on the clustering rules to classify each block into one of the types such as text, horizontal or vertical lines, graphics, and pictures. The mean white-to-black transition is shown as an invariance for textual blocks, and is useful …

Visual Pattern Recognition Using Neural Networks, Jenlong Moh

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Neural networks have been widely studied in a number of fields, such as neural architectures, neurobiology, statistics of neural network and pattern classification. In the field of pattern classification, neural network models are applied on numerous applications, for instance, character recognition, speech recognition, and object recognition. Among these, character recognition is commonly used to illustrate the feature and classification characteristics of neural networks.

In this dissertation, the theoretical foundations of artificial neural networks are first reviewed and existing neural models are studied. The Adaptive Resonance Theory (ART) model is improved to achieve more reasonable classification results. Experiments in applying the …

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ACMS Conference Proceedings 1995

Tenth ACMS Conference on Mathematics from a Christian Perspective

Table Of Contents (1995), Association Of Christians In The Mathematical Sciences

ACMS Conference Proceedings 1995

Tenth ACMS Conference on Mathematics from a Christian Perspective

Analysis Of The Oxidation Of Isotox By Immobilized Bacteria, Chad Sheng

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The purpose of this work is to show the effects of bio-oxidation of a pesticide through a spiral wound bioreactor using immobilized mixed culture bacteria. The pesticide used for this study is Isotox® and its active ingredients are acephate or O,S-dimethyl acetylphosphoramidothioate and vendex or hexakis (2-methyl-2-phenylpropyI)- distannoxane. Qualitative analysis of the product indicated presence of sulfate.

A consistent and unique DO pattern for Isotox^® showed at least 4 minima, whereas phenol has only one minimum. The consistency of the DO pattern for Isotox^® has been observed for over 30 injections into the bioreactor system. For both an …

A High-Bandwidth Frequency-Domain Photon Migration Instrument For Clinical Use, Steen J. Madsen, Eric R. Anderson, Richard C. Haskell, Bruce J. Tromberg

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We have developed a high-bandwidth frequency-domain photon migration (FDPM) instrument which is capable of noninvasively determining the optical properties of biological tissues in near-real-time. This portable, inexpensive, diode-based instrument is unique in the sense that we employ direct diode laser modulation and avalanche photodiode detection. Diffusion models were used to extract the optical properties (absorption and transport scattering coefficients)of tissue-simulating solutions.from the 300 kHz to I GHz photon density wave data.

Laser Scanning In-Situ Photoelectrochemical Microscopictechnique And Its Applications, Zugeng Lin, Jinkua You, Xiangdong Zhuo, Chun Zhang, Yong Yang

Journal of Electrochemistry

Abstract The main factors of the laser scanning in-situ photoelectrochemical microscopicmeasurement system which is set up in our lab have been discusaed in this paper. Some applications ofthis technique for insttn study of medificiition and processing of semiconductor electrodes , monitoringof electredeposition process of semiconducting material and redox reaction occurring at metal oxideelectrodes have aiso been presented. The results have shown that the technique is very powerfui thatfor studing local photoelectrochemical properties of semiconductors and metal oxide electredes. Theseprovide important information on the micro structural and electronic properties in the solidlelectrolyteinterface.AbstractLaser scanning, Local photocurrent spectroscopy, Photoelectrochemical,Semiconductor electode

Study On The Electron Transfer Process Of Cytochrome C With Different Charge Transfer Promoters, Guoxin Tang

Journal of Electrochemistry

The diffusion coefficient D. standard rate constant and transfer coefficient afor electron transfer process of cytochrome C at OTTLE in the presence of 4,4'-Dithiedipyridine(PySSPy),Adenine and L-Cysteine were determined by the chronoadsorptometric technique with Au-OTTLE. A computer fitting method was used to calculated these kinetic parameters.The mechanismsof PysSPy,Adenine and L-Cysteine were used as the promoters,and were also discussed.

Study Of The Electrochemistry Of Systems Of Practical Importance, Chuansin Cha, Juntao Lu

Journal of Electrochemistry

Research projects mainly of the following two categories have been carrying on inthis laboratory:1.Development of experimental electrochemical methedes,including traditional electrochemicaland spectro-electrochemical techniques suitable for the study of practical electrochemical systems,suchas porous electrodes,powdery materials,hazardous(toxic,explosive)systems,etc.2.Study of electrochemical systems possessing practical importance,including mechanistic andelectrocatalytic studies.The studied electrochemical systems are mostly related to electrochemicalpower sources,electrochemical sensors and electrochemical synthesis.

Studies Of The Black Molybdate Conversion Film On Stainless Steel, Jingli Fang, Liuqin Liuqin, Keping Han, Yaohui Chen

Journal of Electrochemistry

A black conversion film was formed on stainless steel with cathodicelectrodeposition method from a molybdate-phosphate solution. This film displayed goodthemcotability. The results of XPS and AES analysis showed that the thickness of the film was 820 nmand that Mo existed as Mo(Ⅵ)in the surface of the film,while existed as Mo(Ⅵ)and Mo(Ⅳ)in theinternal layer of the film. The relative atomic percent content(A,C.% of the film obtained from theelemental composition constant region of the depth profile curves by AES was O 50.9%,Mo 29.4%,P12.6%and Fe 7.1%respectively.The cyclevoltammetric oxluation peak also showed that Mo(Ⅳ)existed in the internal layer of the film.

An Indirect Electrochemical Oxidation Of Toluene──Anodic Oxidation Of Mn(Ⅱ) On The Lead Electrode, Zhonghua Wang, Qingmin Hua, Guaeai Chen

Journal of Electrochemistry

The electrochemical oxidation of Mn (Ⅱ) to Mn(Ⅱ) in concentrated H_2SO_4(2￣8 mol . L-1) at lead electrede has been studied. It is found that the electrede surface is oxidized toPbO_2 in a direct electrochemical reaction, then PbO_2formed reacts with Mn (Ⅱ) in a chemicalreaction. Some effects involves current density , concentration of H_2SO_4 , temperature and conversionwere evaluated. The rule of electrogenerated Mn (Ⅲ) in flow electrolysis cell were determined atseveral conditions. The current efficiency at greater than 90% is obtained in general.

Electrochemically Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode And Determination Of Copper By Anodic Stripping Voltammetry, Jinrui Xu, Yie Liu, Xiurun Zhuang

Journal of Electrochemistry

This paper reported the glassy carbon electrode modified by cyclic voltammetrybetween-0. 1and + 1. 5 V(vs. SCE)in an aqueous solution containing catechol,formaldehyde andtalium hydroxide. The modified electrode can be applied to the determination of copper(Ⅱ) in water,and its sensitivity is about 35 times higher than that of unmedified glassy carbon electrede, Thequantitative limit with this modified electrede is 0. 1 ng/ml.

Studies On Coordination Behavior Of Dimethyl Sulfoxide In Complex Of Rare Earth With Cryptand, Shichang Liu

Journal of Electrochemistry

lectrochemical reduction reaction in the course of the titration of Eu ( 2.2.2)and Eu( 2.2)using strong bonding solvent,DMSO,in C_2H_4Cl_2 has been investigated by cyclicvoltammetry. The greater the concen tration of strong bonding solvent,the more negative the half-wave potentials for the reduction reaction are. The coordination number of Eu(2.2.2 ) and Eu(2.2)which are 2 and 3 respectively,with DMSO can be calculated,according to the relations betweenhalf -wave potentials and the variety of concentration of DMSO.

Horseradish Peroxidase/Poly-O- Phen Ylenediamine Mem Brane Electrode:Preparation And Properties, Dong Wei, Huihuang Wu

Journal of Electrochemistry

A horseradish peroxidase(HRP)/poly-o-phenylenediamine(PPD)membraneelectrede was prepared by electropolymerization of o-phenylenediamine on glassy carbon in pH 7.0phosphate buffer,the process of the enzyme immobilization was studied,The enzyme electredeobtained exhibits the activity to catalyze the electrored uction of hydrogen peroxide in the absence ofany electron transfer mediator.The red uction reaction occurs in the potential range of PPD redoxprocess,it was believed that the polymer participates in electron transfer of the enzyme.The enzymereaction kinetics at rotating H RP/PPD electrede was analysed,and the factors influencing kineticparameters were discussed.

Photoelectrochemical And Spectroelectrochemical Studies Oniron Oxide Ultrafine Particles, Maizhi Yang, Yongjun Ji, Wen Zhang, Shengmin Cai

Journal of Electrochemistry

in this paper, Raman spectra, photocurrent and the UV-VIS reflectance aremeasured for studying the α-Fe_2O_3ultrafine particles adsorbed on Pt electrode. The blue shifts ofRaman peaks demonstrate the size quantization effect for the particles of 50 nm in diameter ascompared with the bulk material. With the changing of the potential , the photocurrent decrcases as theUV-VIS reflectance increases, and vice-versa. Therefore, the potential not only affects the hargetransfer direcdtion in the interface of electrede/redox couple, but also influences the light absortion onthe surface of particles.According to the results of photoelectrochemistry, we suggest that the cathedicphotocurrent in the potential range of more …

A Sutface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopic Study On The Inhibition Mechanism Of Bmat On Stainless Steel In Hydrochloric Acid Solutions, Yinghua Zha, Baoming Wei

Journal of Electrochemistry

The absorbtion of some nitrogen and sulfur compounds such as BMAT on 18-8stainless steel(SS)in 0.5% HCl were investigated by surface enhanced Raman scattering(SERS)spectroscopy.The SERS spectra of BMAT adsorbed on SS were measured using a SS electredepositedwith discontin uous silvet micro-islands.The results show that the inhibitor,BMAT,is chemisorbed onthe SS surface through the N atom. Under the influence of π-electron interaction ,BMAT can beadsorbed on SS surface at an angle. The allyls in BMAT molecules play the role of steric hindrance inthe inbibition effect.

Studies On Low Temperature Performance Of Rechargeable Mh-Ni Batteries, Wenkuan Zhang, Jingxian Shi, Yu Wan Lou, Qiusheng Duan

Journal of Electrochemistry

The Dependence of low temperature performance on the alloy composition andelectrolyte component for rechargeable MH-Ni batteries is studied, the suitable composition of alloyand electrofyte are founds.

Electrochcmical Reaction Of Redoxproteins Speeded Up By The Dye Modified Electrodes, Ting Chen, Shaojun Dong, Yuanwu Xie

Journal of Electrochemistry

The electron transfer reaction of redox proteins faciliated by dye medifiedelectrede was reviewed in this paper.The medification metheds and the properties of dye modifiedelectrede were discussed. Several different studying metheds,such as voltammetry,flow analysis andspectroelectrochemical methed,were reviewed.Areversible electrocatalytic reaction mechanism wasproposed and verified by comparing the digital calculation results with the experimental results.47references were cited.

The Effects Of Magnetic Field Onthe Electropolymerization Of Aniline, Lintao Cai, Shibing Yao, Shaomin Zhou

Journal of Electrochemistry

The aniline electropolyinerization under the magnetic field was studied by cyclicvoltammetry and potentiostatic step techniques. Theinaximum peak current was obtained at 0. 58 Twhen the magnetic flux was perpendicular to the surface of the working electrede in H_2SO_4 solution.These were speculated in terins of magnetic dircctional effect. But when the magneic flux directed inparallcl with the surface of elcctrode, the peak current obviously increased as the magnetic flux densityrised. The results uere explained as the enhancement of mass transfer by magnetohydredynamic(MHD) mechanism. The PAN film growth via a two-dimentional (2-D) instantaneous nucleationunder the electron transfer kinetic controlled. The enhanced effects …

The Electrochemical Reduction Of 2-Ethylanthraquinone(2eaq), Yaobin Zhu

Journal of Electrochemistry

The process of electrochemical reduction of 2EAQ in DMSO is studied using CVand ESR methods in this work, Pt, Pd and some implanted materials are used as electrodes. Thequasi-rever+sible property of two electron transfer steps and their following homogeneous chemicalreactions are illustrated,The mechanism of the electrochemical red uction of 2 EAQ and the kineticparameters of the related steps are obtained. Having measured the influence of water content in thesystem, the effect of the proton donor is discussed. After comparising the experimental results witheach other these experiments gives us the idea that the replacement of metal Pd or some Pd-catalystswith pd-implanted …