In this paper, we propose a new compact quasi-fractal shaped microstrip antenna that consists of a hexagonal patch as the main radiator and a complementary stacked patch as the parasitic element. The overall surface of the proposed quasi-fractal patch is about 55% lower than the conventional hexagonal patch. Using of stacked technique, the gain reduction of compression technique is almost compe...

Traditionally, policymakers and financial markets have regarded the “core” consumer price index (CPI) as a key inflation indicator. The core CPI, a special index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), excludes the volatile prices of food and energy. In excluding these components, BLS recognizes that prices that swing dramatically in response to unusual shifts in weather and other un...

Background The current resuscitation guidelines state that basic life support (BLS) should be conducted in two minute cycles. This regime dictates the frequencies of medicine administration and defibrillation during advanced life support in cardiac arrests. Earlier work has shown that participants in a cardiac arrest teams lose their time perception and both overand underestimate elapsed time. ...

The article by Lombardo and colleagues described high throughput sequencing of the immunoglobulin (Ig) heavy and light chain genes from African Burkitt lymphomas (BLs). On the basis of their analysis and, in particular, because of the frequent lack of detection of Ig DHJH or VHDHJH rearrangements on the nonexpressed Ig heavy (IgH) chain allele, as well as ongoing mutation on the nonexpressed al...

HLA class I expression depends on the formation of a peptide-loading complex composed of class I heavy chain; beta(2)-microglobulin; the transporter associated with antigen processing (TAP); and tapasin, which links TAP to the heavy chain. Defects in TAP result in a class I deficiency called the type I bare lymphocyte syndrome (BLS). In the present study, we examined a subject with a novel type...

HLA class I expression depends on the formation of a peptide-loading complex composed of class I heavy chain; 2microglobulin; the transporter associated with antigen processing (TAP); and tapasin, which links TAP to the heavy chain. Defects in TAP result in a class I deficiency called the type I bare lymphocyte syndrome (BLS). In the present study, we examined a subject with a novel type I BLS ...

The term basic life support (BLS) refers to maintaining an airway and supporting breathing and the circulation. It comprises the following elements: initial assessment, airway maintenance, expired air ventilation (rescue breathing; mouth-to-mouth ventilation) and chest compression. When all are combined the term cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is used. BLS implies that no equipment is used;...

We use Brillouin light scattering ~BLS! to study a series of single-crystal Bi-doped yttrium iron garnet Y32xBixFe5O12 ~Bi-YIG! prepared with x5 0, 0.14, 0.36, 0.54, and 0.92. BLS shows that the optimal laser power should be as low as possible, <5 mW. BLS manifests the Bi-concentration dependence of the magnetic and mechanic properties of Bi-YIG. Two bulk magnons are observed. One is the therma...

Different perceptions will affect the success of learning outcomes, namely student perceptions. Thus, it affects motivation. The study aimed to determine relationship between and motivation toward blended strategy (BLS). research used is a correlational test outcomes with BLS. participants in this were 70 people from two different classes. BLS instruments include 1) Desire succeed, 2) Encourage...

Bilateral stimulation (BLS) is of significant importance to eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Eye movements seem to be the most effective form of BLS in EMDR. A brief summary of the cultural applicability of EMDR is provided, and research which showed the value of incorporating religion and/ or spirituality into psychotherapy is highlighted. Islamic Sufism, in common...