Although, considerable differences in root size in response to nitrogen (N) application among crop species and cultivars have been widely reported, there has been limited focus on the differences in root N uptake ability. In this study, two maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids, Zhenghong 311 (ZH 311, N-efficient) and Xianyu 508 (XY 508, N-inefficient), were used to compare differences in root N uptake a...

The aim of the study was to formulate a profile of incidents inside a high security prison for a period of one year. To this end the study surveyed all the closed files related to the incidents in a high security prison for a period of one year. It was found that inmate assault was the most frequently occurring incident and that there is a relationship between an incident and the index offence ...

One of a series of quarterly reports, this publication contains 11 articles which report the status and progress of studies on the nature of speech, instruments for its investigation, and practical applications. Articles in the publication are: "Evidence of Flexible Coding in Visual Word Recognition" (Kenneth R. Pugh and others); "Horizontal and Vertical Views of Chinese Psycholinguistics" (Ign...

Section C In this section we provide additional discussion and descriptive statistics on our sample of loan packages. Section D In this section we analyze the optimal loan contract if the lenders can commit to renegotiation behavior. Section E In this section we derive the competitive equilibrium contract when the bank share k is endogenous. Section F In this section we present an extension of ...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Transcranial color-coded real-time sonography has been developed as a promising new bedside procedure to monitor central nervous system parenchymal and vascular pathology; the present study was designed to investigate the potential role of galactose microparticles (SH U 508 A) as a new ultrasound contrast-enhancing agent for transcranial sonography. METHODS Ten patients...

BACKGROUND Participation and performance trends have been investigated in ultramarathons and ultratriathlons but not in ultracycling. The aim of the present study was to investigate (1) participation and performance trends in ultraendurance cyclists, (2) changes in cycling speed over the years, and (3) the age of the fastest male and female ultraendurance cyclists. METHODS Participation and p...

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We, the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board or Board), are revising and updating, in a single rulemaking, our standards for electronic and information technology developed, procured, maintained, or used by Federal agencies covered by section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as our guidelines for telecommunications equipment and customer premise...