Number Of Accessories Research Articles

Virtual Online Garment Fitting Using Augmented Reality

In recent years, the number of accessories and headwear purchased on the Internet has been increasing, and at the same time, the percentage of product returns has not decreased. One approach to solving this problem is virtual fitting rooms. Accessibility to the online fitting system for accessories and headwear and the quality of fitting are important criteria for users. Existing systems for online fitting have shortcomings with occlusions, reflection of lighting and shadows, and the accuracy of reproduction of goods on a person in relation to the environment. The article is devoted to solving the problem of online fitting of accessories and headgear to a person with the appearance of shadows and lighting on a 3D model due to the use of neural networks. A method is proposed that simulates high-quality human stocking with a high number of frames per second, the ability to play from any device with a web browser, and low CPU and GPU requirements. The algorithm prototype has advantages compared to 2D counterparts: 3D lighting, dynamic change of its brightness, shadows, virtual environment and reduced occlusions. Created a virtual online fitting using augmented reality – MLight-VTON. It is noted that based on the proposed method and the Three.js library, trained TensorFlow.js models can be added to further improve tissue deformation and body segmentation.

Phylogenetic and pangenomic analyses of members of the family Micrococcaceae related to a plant-growth-promoting rhizobacterium isolated from the rhizosphere of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.).

We report the results of taxonomic studies on members of the family Micrococcaceae that, according to the 16S rRNA, internal transcribed spacer 1 (ITS1), average nucleotide identity (ANI), and average amino acid identity (AAI) tests, are related to Kocuria rosea strain RCAM04488, a plant-growth-promoting rhizobacterium (PGPR) isolated from the rhizosphere of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). In these studies, we used whole-genome phylogenetic tests and pangenomic analysis. According to the ANI > 95 % criterion, several known members of K. salina, K. polaris, and K. rosea (including K. rosea type strain ATCC 186T) that are related most closely to isolate RCAM04488 in the ITS1 test should be assigned to the same species with appropriate strain verification. However, these strains were isolated from strongly contrasting ecological and geographical habitats, which could not but affect their genotypes and phenotypes and which should be taken into account in evaluation of their systematic position. This contradiction was resolved by a pangenomic analysis, which showed that the strains differed strongly in the number of accessory and strain-specific genes determining their individuality and possibly their potential for adaptation to different ecological niches. Similar results were obtained in a full-scale AAI test against the UniProt database (about 250 million records), by using the AAI-profiler program and the proteome of K. rosea strain ATCC 186T as a query. According to the AAI > 65 % criterion, members of the genus Arthrobacter and several other genera belonging to the class Actinomycetes, with a very wide geographical and ecological range of sources of isolation, should be placed into the same genus as Kocuria. Within the paradigm with vertically inherited phylogenetic markers, this could be regarded as a signal for their following taxonomic reclassification. An important factor in this case may be the detailing of the gene composition of the strains and the taxonomic ratios resulting from analysis of the pangenomes of the corresponding clades.

Dominance structure and constancy of spiders in the Indian Thar desert

BackgroundThe knowledge about the species of a habitat (both resident and transient/dominant and rare) is a vital step to plan the conservation measures. Being generalist predators, spiders help controlling the population of their prey and maintain ecosystem stability. This makes spiders excellent bio-indicators for assessing the impact of anthropogenic disturbance factors on natural ecosystems (De, Siliwal, Uniyal and Hussain in Trop. Ecol. 63: 1–7, 2021). The aim of this study was to assess the dominance structure and constancy of spiders in three different habitats (Sand dunes, Riparian and Rocky) of the Thar desert. Study was conducted from March 2017 to February 2019 covering all seasons.ResultsThe eudominant species in sand dunes and rocky desert belonged to the family Thomisidae. These species were Tmarus sp. 1 and Tmarus kotigeharus Tikader, 1963, respectively. There were two eudominants in Riparian habitat (Oecobius putus O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1876 and Menemerus bivittatus (Dufour, 1831)). Through the analysis of constancy of all the species in the Thar desert, it was revealed that three species were constant in all the three habitats. The number of accessory and accidental species was far higher than constant species in all the habitats.ConclusionsThe number of accessory and accidental spider species in all habitats was far higher than constants due to the unstability of spider population. Therefore, this study highlights the necessity for conservation of these habitats of the Thar desert.

A “Wise Measuring Banner” or the Artillery “Chetverogranetz” (Four-Sided Meter Stick): Revisiting the Attribution of “Peter I’s Half-Arshin” from the State Hermitage Collections

The article offers a substantiated attribution of “Peter I’s half-arshin”, a foursided ruler from the State Hermitage collections (accessory number ТХ-1252). This attribution is grounded in its comparison with similar items from the collections of the Lomonosov Museum (Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography of Russian Academy of Sciences, the Kunstkamera), the History of Sciences Museum in Oxford, and the National Museum of American History. Several written historical sources such as the 17th – early 18th century artillery manuals (M. O. Rodigaevskii’s “Statute of Martial, Cannon, and Other Matters”, T. Brink’s “Description of Artillery…”, and “The newest theory and practice of artillery” by E. Braun) and a reputable publication “The Construction and Principle Uses of Mathematical Instruments”) by a French instrument-maker N. Bion also support the proposed attribution. The erroneous initial attribution is explained by the uniqueness of the item that has no equals: neither in the published catalogues of various collections nor in the electronic Russian State Catalogue of Museum Collections. The paper also reviews the basic principles of making and using this instrument and its significance during the period from the second third of the 16th century through the first half of the 19th century. It was mainly intended for military use. The possibility for calculating the cannon shot range and trajectory, the distance-to-target, the shooting power, and the amount of powder necessary for a particular combat task often, to a large extent, determined the level of artillery development. Therefore, the success of the battles depended on such instruments and on the skills of they use.

Aerodynamic Behavior and Stability of the Tall and Slender Brasilia Telecom Tower

The 192 m tall Brasilia Telecom Tower was designed in 1958 as part of the infrastructure of the new capital of Brazil. During its more than 55 years in service, a great number of accessories and antennas have been attached to the upper third of its height altering the lumped mass distribution and the wind loading on the tower structure. To evaluate the effect of such alterations, a comprehensive study of the aerodynamic behavior and structural stability was performed with the aid of a 3D computational model of the complete tower structure and short-term dynamic monitoring. This procedure allowed the structural model to be validated through the correlation between theoretical and experimental vibration frequencies and aerodynamic displacement amplitudes. The computational model was then used to obtain time-domain responses of the tower structure under the action of turbulent wind loading for various wind directions. It was found that the existing antennas and their supports caused a considerable increase in the aerodynamic forces and consequent response amplitudes. Two alternative solutions were then considered: structural reinforcement of elements and the installation of dynamic control devices. Both alternatives are described briefly, and their efficiency is discussed in light of the numerical results obtained.

On the power demands of accessories on an agricultural tractor

Recently, the number of accessories in vehicle powertrains has been significantly increased. These accessories are necessary for vehicle operation. Accessories are driven by the engine, so their power demands result in a reduction of the vehicle's useful power. For heavy-duty vehicles, the most demanding accessories are the alternator; fan drive; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning compressor, and brake air compressor. Their power demands vary according to the engine speed, and this may lead to notable energy losses especially in certain conditions, such as engine idling. This paper aims to evaluate the accessories power demands on a tractor equipped with an engine rating of 192 kW. In this tractor, a data logger together with auxiliary sensors were installed to monitor their power demands. During idling conditions, accessories power demands reach 38% of the power provided by the engine and this leads to non-negligible impact on fuel consumption. The fuel consumption caused by accessories and their potential fuel savings by introducing electrically-driven accessories into tractor powertrains were estimated. A potential fuel saving of 232 l per year could be attained. This may lead to a yearly saving of 278 million litres of fuel and 747 thousand tons of CO2 in the US. These savings were calculated assuming that all tractors are used with the same duty cycle. Even if it may not occur, thus the actual savings may be significantly different than that reported in this study, it permits to estimate if farming may benefit from tractors with electrically driven accessories.

Bacterial microbiota on digestive structure of Cybister lateralimarginalis torquatus (Fischer von Waldheim, 1829) (Dytiscidae: Coleoptera).

In the List of World Edible Insects, Cybister sp. (Dytiscidae) genus of species is known to be consumed by humans. Dried Cybister lateralimarginalis torquatus (Fischer von Waldheim, 1829) which has been collected in Turkey long before and compared to other edible insects having large body, belonging to the Dytiscidae family from the aquatic beetle fauna was aimed to determine microbiota (in digestive structure) of the insect species. In this study, Lelliottia amnigena (Enterobacter amnigenus) (male insect) and Citrobacter freundii (female insect) bacteria species were detected from insect digestion structures. Finally, the DNA sequences of the obtained bacteria were matched from the Gene Bank with the accessory numbers. Moreover, levels of some heavy elements (Al, Cr, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Cd, Hg, Pb) were evaluated in this study to observe whether Dytiscidae (Coleoptera) is a useful candidate for biomonitoring studies. The result of the study analyzes agricultural, ecological and health research, influence on the microbial flora and the effect of environment would be and how big the problem we would face in our future. Calculated analysis of the results will give a positive impetus and the fighting method to destroy it in the source.

IMPLEMENTASI K-MEANS CLUSTERING PADA PENGELOMPOKAN POTENSI KERJASAMA PELANGGAN

Tight competition in the business world today, the number of MSMEs engaged in the same field, this requires MSMEs to develop strategies to achieve goals. Apart from having to develop products and services, an MSME must also retain customers. Therefore grouping of potential customers is needed. By utilizing data that is an indicator of the customer. This utilization is called data mining. Data mining is run based on data that has been determined that is customer data, number of accessories, cooperation time, and item returns. Therefore in this study, a potential customer collaboration system was designed using the K-Means method, so that potential customers are obtained. The results of this study are a web-based system application that can classify customers with the K-Means method. Grouping into 3 clusters, the first cluster with enough criteria consists of 7 customer data. This criterion consists of customers who have a small number of goods purchased and a large number of goods returned. The second cluster consists of 17 customer data with good criteria. This criterion consists of customers who have a large number of goods purchases and a few goods returns. The third cluster consists of 7 customer data with very good criteria. This criterion consists of customers who have the most number of purchases and the least return of goods.Keywords: customer, Data Mining, K-Means Clustering

Root canal morphology and configuration of 123 maxillary second molars by means of micro-CT

The aim of this study was to investigate the root canal configuration, accessory canals and number of main foramina of 123 maxillary second molars by means of micro-computed tomography. The teeth were scanned and reproduced with 3D software imaging. The root canal configuration and number of main foramina were evaluated by means of a four-digit system. The morphological complexity of human maxillary second molars is depicted by the number of accessory and connecting canals. The most frequently observed root canal configurations in the mesiobuccal root were 2-2-2/2 (19.5%), 2-2-1/1 (14.6%) and 2-1-1/1 (13.0%). A 1-1-1/1 configuration was observed in 93.5% and in 96.7% in the distobuccal and palatal roots, respectively. The MB1 root canal had one accessory canal (18.7%), and 8.9% of the MB2 root canal had one or two accessory canals. The distobuccal (11.3%) and palatal (14.6%) root canals had at least one accessory canal, and connecting canals were observed in 16.3% of mesiobuccal roots. The MB1, MB2, distobuccal and palatal root canals had one main foramen in 99.2%, 43.1%, 98.4% and 99.2% of samples, respectively. In the mesiobuccal root, one accessory foramen was detected in 14.6%, two were detected in 7.3%, and three were detected in 5.7%. The distobuccal root showed one or two accessory foramina in 9.1% of samples. The root canal configuration of maxillary second molars is quite heterogeneous; the mesiobuccal root has predominantly two root canal entrances (58.4%, 1 in 41.1%) with one main foramen (54.4%). Two main foramina were observed in 43.0%. Morphological variations, connecting and accessory canals were observed in all apical thirds.

Number of accessory or nutrient canals in the human mandible

The aim of the study was to assess the presence, location and the number of accessory or nutrient canals in the body of the mandible by means of cone beam CT images, obtained with the Planmeca ProMax® 3D Max device. Seventy-four cone beam images of the mandible from adult patients (37 males and 37 females) who were imaged for dental implantology planning or third molar extraction were used to assess the number and location of accessory or nutrient canals. All images were taken with the same machine (Planmeca® ProMax 3D Max) at 200-, 400- or 600-μm resolution. Distinction was made between canals entering or exiting the mandible superior or inferior of the inferior alveolar canal and between similar canals superior or inferior of the genial tubercula. The number of accessory canals varied between nil to 11. No statistical significant difference between males and females was found with regard to the number or location of accessory canals in the mandible. Only 5.4% of patients had no accessory canals. One to five accessory canals were found in 71.6%, and 23% of patients had more than five accessory canals. The majority (81%) of patients had between two and six accessory canals. It seems that subjects showing no accessory canals whatsoever should be considered exceptional as more subjects with than without accessory canals in the body of the mandible were found. These results are clinically relevant for mandibular surgery and mandibular local anaesthesia.

Genetic basis of cohesinopathies

Cohesin is a ring-form multifunctional protein complex, which was discovered during a search for molecules that keep sister chromatids together during segregation of chromosomes during cell division. In the past decade, a large number of results have also demonstrated a need for the cohesin complex in other crucial events in the life cycle of the cell, including DNA duplication, heterochromatin formation, DNA double-strand break repair, and control of gene expression. The dynamics of the cohesin ring are modulated by a number of accessory and regulatory proteins, known as cohesin cofactors. Loss of function of the cohesin complex is incompatible with life; however, mutations in the genes encoding for cohesin subunits and/or cohesin cofactors, which have very little or a null effect on chromosome segregation, represent a newly recognized class of human genetic disorders known as cohesinopathies. A number of genetic, biochemical, and clinical approaches, and importantly, animal models, can help us to determine the underlying mechanisms for these human diseases.

Microscopic emission and reflectance thermal infrared spectroscopy: instrumentation for quantitative in situ mineralogy of complex planetary surfaces

The diversity of investigations of planetary surfaces, especially Mars, using in situ instrumentation over the last decade is unprecedented in the exploration history of our solar system. The style of instrumentation that landed spacecraft can support is dependent on several parameters, including mass, power consumption, instrument complexity, cost, and desired measurement type (e.g., chemistry, mineralogy, petrology, morphology, etc.), all of which must be evaluated when deciding an appropriate spacecraft payload. We present a laboratory technique for a microscopic emission and reflectance spectrometer for the analysis of martian analog materials as a strong candidate for the next generation of in situ instruments designed to definitively assess sample mineralogy and petrology while preserving geologic context. We discuss the instrument capabilities, signal and noise, and overall system performance. We evaluate the ability of this instrument to quantitatively determine sample mineralogy, including bulk mineral abundances. This capability is greatly enhanced. Whereas the number of mineral components observed from existing emission spectrometers is high (often >5 to 10 depending on the number of accessory and alteration phases present), the number of mineral components at any microscopic measurement spot is low (typically <2 to 3). Since this style of instrument is based on a long heritage of thermal infrared emission spectrometers sent to orbit (the thermal emission spectrometer), sent to planetary surfaces [the mini-thermal emission spectrometers (mini-TES)], and evaluated in laboratory environments (e.g., the Arizona State University emission spectrometer laboratory), direct comparisons to existing data are uniquely possible with this style of instrument. The ability to obtain bulk mineralogy and atmospheric data, much in the same manner as the mini-TESs, is of significant additional value and maintains the long history of atmospheric monitoring for Mars. Miniaturization of this instrument has also been demonstrated, as the same microscope objective has been mounted to a flight-spare mini-TES. Further miniaturization of this instrument is straightforward with modern electronics, and the development of this instrument as an arm-mounted device is the end goal.

MUC1 mucin is expressed on human T-regulatory cells: Function in both co-stimulation and co-inhibition

MUC1 mucin, an important protein of epithelial cells and epithelial-derived carcinomas, is also expressed on activated T cells, showing both positive and negative regulatory functions. It is currently unknown whether MUC1 is a true regulatory protein of T cells and what conditions lead to MUC1 co-stimulation versus co-inhibition. We have found that MUC1 is expressed on the majority of T-regulatory cells (CD4 +/CD25 +/FoxP3 +) in humans (>90%) and that CD3/MUC1 co-stimulation leads to an increased number of T-regulatory cells. We also discovered that the immunoregulatory function is dependent upon the number of accessory (CD3 −) cells present, with co-inhibition occurring with <5–10% accessory cells while co-stimulation begins with a reconstitution of ∼50% accessory cells. Co-inhibition was also found to not be the result of the apoptosis but a separate and unknown pathway. This data further characterizes MUC1 as an immunoregulatory protein of T cells capable of giving a positive or negative stimulus.

Effects of different types of light guides on shear bond strength

With the introduction of photosensitive (light cured) restorative materials in dentistry, various methods were suggested to enhance their polymerization including layering and the use of more powerful light-curing devices. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the use of different light guides, specifically the standard curved versus the mini turbo light guides, has different effects on the shear bond strength of orthodontic adhesives immediately after bonding. The light-curing apparatus used was the Optilux 500 (Demetron/Kerr, Danbury, Conn) that has a number of accessories. The two light guides used in the present study were the 11 mm diameter Standard Curved Light Guide (#20898) and the 4 mm diameter curved Mini Turbo Light Guide (#21185). The bonding adhesive system used was Transbond XT (3M Unitek, Monrovia, Calif). Regardless of the light guide used, the adhesive was cured for 30 seconds. The teeth were randomly divided into three groups according to the light guide tip used and the time of bracket removal after the bonding procedure was completed. The findings indicated that the two groups that were debonded within 30 minutes after being light cured with either the Standard ( x̄ = 7.6 ± 3.9 MPa) or Turbo ( x̄ = 5.8 ± 2.8 MPa) Light Guides were not significantly different from each other. On the other hand, both groups had significantly lower shear bond strength than the control group cured with the Standard Light Guide and debonded after 72 hours ( x̄ = 12.1 ± 4.3 MPa). As a result, the use of the Mini Turbo Light Guide did not seem to significantly influence either the shear bond strength or the bracket/adhesive/enamel failure site. Therefore it can be concluded that there is no added advantage in using the Mini Turbo Light over the Standard Light Guide when bonding orthodontic metal brackets. (Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 1998;113:447-51)

An interlaboratory comparison of sample presentation methods for the analysis of aqueous solutions using fourier transform infrared spectroscopy

Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy is becoming much more widely used as an analytical technique. It appears to be particularly useful for quantitative analysis, especially of aqueous solutions. However, there is a considerable variation in the cost and quality of instrumentation as well as a large number of accessories for sample presentation employing attenuated total reflectance (ATR). The objectives of the work reported in this paper were to investigate the effect of the choice of instrumentation on the quality of quantitative analyses as well as the effect of variable acquisition parameters. A series of experiments was designed in which samples were distributed to a number of workers using a range of FTIR instruments from different manufacturers and of differing quality. The workers were allowed to use the accessory of their own choice and to carry out a quantitative analysis of glucose solutions using their normal operating parameters. In following experiments the effects of instrumental and purge were considered and quantitative analysis was performed using a set of prescribed acquisition conditions. The results showed that there were significant differences in the quality of the spectra produced on the different combinations. However, although each worker produced quite different linear calibrations (in terms of slope and intercept), they all predicted the concentration of an unknown with a similar accuracy. However, later experiments showed that the low-cost bench-top instruments were not always so successful when the peaks used in the analysis were affected by residual water vapour interferences. Instrumental drift was noticeably worse for the low-cost instruments but this was an effect that could easily be eliminated by suitable baseline correction.

Monitoring wheelchair and seating provision

Following the establishment of the Disablement Services Authority in 1987, a survey was carried out to monitor local wheelchair requirements and their supply. The results show that the majority of requests are for standard models (80%) and that the delivery time for manual and electric wheelchairs is 27 days and 168 days respectively. When the results are compared to an earlier survey it can be seen that the number of chairs requested has increased by 15%, the number of accessories by 29% and that the delivery period has fallen by only four days. A pilot wheelchair seating clinic was also started in 1987 and the experience and results of this clinic are discussed.

The B7/BB1 antigen provides one of several costimulatory signals for the activation of CD4+ T lymphocytes by human blood dendritic cells in vitro.

T cells respond to peptide antigen in association with MHC products on antigen-presenting cells (APCs). A number of accessory or costimulatory molecules have been identified that also contribute to T cell activation. Several of the known accessory molecules are expressed by freshly isolated dendritic cells, a distinctive leukocyte that is the most potent APC for the initiation of primary T cell responses. These include ICAM-1 (CD54), LFA-3 (CD58), and class I and II MHC products. Dendritic cells also constitutively express the accessory ligand for CD28, B7/BB1, which has not been previously identified on circulating leukocytes freshly isolated from peripheral blood. Dendritic cell expression of both B7/BB1 and ICAM-1 (CD54) increases after binding to allogeneic T cells. Individual mAbs against several of the respective accessory T cell receptors, e.g., anti-CD2, anti-CD4, anti-CD11a, and anti-CD28, inhibit T cell proliferation in the dendritic cell-stimulated allogeneic mixed leukocyte reaction (MLR) by 40-70%. Combinations of these mAbs are synergistic in achieving near total inhibition. Other T cell-reactive mAbs, e.g., anti-CD5 and anti-CD45, are not inhibitory. Lymphokine secretion and blast transformation are similarly reduced when active accessory ligand-receptor interactions are blocked in the dendritic cell-stimulated allogeneic MLR. Dendritic cells are unusual in their comparably higher expression of accessory ligands, among which B7/BB1 can now be included. These are pertinent to the efficiency with which dendritic cells in small numbers elicit strong primary T cell proliferative and effector responses.

Interdisciplinary Committee on Infusion-Control Devices: Containing Related-Product Costs

A program for decreasing expenditures for i.v. sets and related items at a 530-bed university teaching hospital is described. A multidisciplinary committee originally formed to evaluate infusion-control devices (ICDs) developed a cost-containment strategy for reducing the number of accessories and amount of equipment used in i.v. therapy and for reducing inappropriate use of these items. Major problems identified in an audit were excessive use of secondary sets; inappropriate use of add-on flow-control devices, extension sets, and metered-chamber sets; and use of the wrong type of i.v. set with ICDs. New procedural guidelines, inservice-education programs, evaluation of new and different i.v. products, and increased enforcement of policies and procedures by the pharmacy department were implemented to address these problems. For fiscal year 1986, the bid process for i.v. equipment was divided into 10 sections so that manufacturers who may not have been able to bid on every item could bid only on individual sections if they desired. A follow-up audit six months after implementation of the strategy showed increased compliance with guidelines for use of i.v. sets and devices. Compared with the previous year, data for fiscal year 1986 showed total savings of $142,223 attributable to decreased use of i.v. equipment. The competitive-bid process saved $54,942; the total amount saved was $197,165. The trend of appropriate use as a result of adherence to the guidelines continued through fiscal year 1987. This multidisciplinary cost-containment approach was effective in reducing expenditures for i.v. sets and equipment.

Research and development of additional aids for dermatologic and plastic surgery.

Increasing numbers of accessories continue to be found to make laser surgery more effective for dermatologic and plastic surgery. Argon laser surgery aids are available to increase the dilatation of the superficial vessels and to localize increasing numbers of red cell masses. Laser probes for intravascular thrombogenesis and thrombolysis have now been adapted for intradermal and deep dermal tissues and for cardiology. Studies on laser effects on platelets and heat transmission and thromboembolic phenomena are lacking. Investigative studies are developing for laser fiber optic probes for laser-induced fluorescence, not only for oncology, but also for studies of metabolism of tissues and also for spectroscopy. The use of different wavelengths and shorter pulses, more flexible fiber-optics transmission for all laser systems, combinations of laser systems into a single operating probe, as well as the increased use of lasers for diagnosis and treatment will all stimulate the development of new aids for laser surgery. Cooperative programs developed jointly by dermatologic and plastic surgeons will make for great progress in skin and soft-tissue laser surgery.

Fundus Photography in Optometric Practice

Fundus photography, an established facet of institutional clinic and hospital ocular care, is emerging as a valuable tool for the private practitioner. Ocular photography permits improved patient care with the additional benefit of providing a means for continuing education for the practitioner. The initial investment depends on the type of fundus camera selected and the number of accessories included in the purchase. The type of camera and accessories selected by a practitioner will vary with the mode and scrope of his/her practice. Numerous types of film are available, but Kodachrome 25 (ASA 25) is recommended. The experienced fundus photographer develops a routine of camera preparation and photographic techniques that provides a consistently successful photographic session.