FcgammaR-mediated phagocytosis of IgG-coated particles is a complex process involving the activation of multiple signaling enzymes and is regulated by the inositol phosphatases PTEN (phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome 10) and SHIP-1 (Src homology [SH2] domain-containing inositol phosphatase). In a recent study we have demonstrated that SHIP-2, an inositol phosphatase with high...

In 1998, the United States sought and received International Maritime Organization-endorsement of two Mandatory Ship Reporting (MSR) systems designed to improve mariner awareness about averting ship collisions with the endangered North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis). Vessel collisions are a serious threat to the right whale and the program was among the first formal attempts to redu...

This survey discusses recent developments in the context of spherical designs and minimal energy point configurations on spheres. The recent solution of the long standing problem of the existence of spherical t-designs on S with O(td) number of points by A. Bondarenko, D. Radchenko, and M. Viazovska attracted new interest to this subject. Secondly, D. P. Hardin and E. B. Saff proved that point ...

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is the cleanest fossil fuel available, producing less carbon emissions and fewer pollutants than other fuels. Marine transportation a key process in LNG supply chain. The use of tank containers, which are portable equipment, can effectively facilitate multi-mode transportation. evaporation causes pressurization, safety concern during Ship motion environmental tempera...

The American journaL o/OccupationaL Therap)1 M eyer 0922/1977) stated that each person has an intrinsic need for balance of work, play, and rest to attain wholesome living. Play, for adults, is referred to as leisure time or avocational activities. Leisure may encompass a wide varieey of activities from sports, to gardening, to art, to travel. The U.S. Travel Data Center (1993) reported that 74...

In order to identify ship collision risk for the security of maritime transportation in a close-quarters situation, novel real-time awareness approach is proposed by developing non-linear velocity obstacle set, QSD-NLVO. More specifically, Quaternion Ship Domain model was introduced into algorithm, and conflict position reasonably defined. By replacing with domain, method can more assess safety...