Balanced generalized weighing matrices are applied for constructing a family of symmetric designs with parameters (1 + qr(rm+1 − 1)/(r − 1), rm, rm−1(r − 1)/q), where m is any positive integer and q and r = (qd − 1)/(q − 1) are prime powers, and a family of non-embeddable quasi-residual 2−((r+1)(rm+1−1)/(r−1), rm(r+ 1)/2, rm(r− 1)/2) designs, where m is any positive integer and r = 2d− 1, 3 · 2...

BACKGROUND Increased peripheral blood natural killer (NK) cell activity has been associated with unexplained reproductive failure including recurrent (three or more) miscarriages (RM). Studies have reported abnormalities in both numbers (absolute and proportion) and activation. This study assessed numerous NK cell parameters to determine which (if any) are altered in women with RM compared with...

Tunas (family Scombridae) and sharks in the family Lamnidae are highly convergent for features commonly related to efficient and high-performance (i.e. sustained, aerobic) swimming. High-performance swimming by fishes requires adaptations augmenting the delivery, transfer and utilization of O(2) by the red myotomal muscle (RM), which powers continuous swimming. Tuna swimming performance is enha...

This paper discusses the development of an adaptable Computer-Aided Learning educational environment for teaching Telematics courses and suggests a proper design and implementation methodology. The proposed service will use many currently available state-of-the-art tools and techniques in telematics and computer-aided education. A structured methodology for designing and implementing the CAL se...

Since the Reference Model for Open Distributed Processing was completed, work in ISO in this area has concentrated on the definition of a number of supporting standards to add detail to the basic framework. Taken together, these provide a powerful structure for the support of large federated systems and provide a basis for the enhancement of tools for the development and maintenance of large mi...