Evidence-based recommendations for building better bras for women treated for breast cancer

Participating in exercise is beneficial for women who have been treated for breast cancer. However, not being able to find a comfortable exercise bra can be a barrier to exercise participation. This study aimed to systematically investigate what breast support women treated for breast cancer want when they exercise in order to provide evidence-based recommendations to improve exercise bra designs for these women. Based on 432 responses from a national online survey, frequency and relationship data were analysed (binary logistic regression) to understand exercise bra issues pertinent to this population. These issues included being able to control for asymmetrical cup sizes, managing heightened skin sensitivity, managing fluid (size) fluctuations, managing a prosthesis and restoring body image by restoring shape. This study provides evidence-based recommendations to inform an exercise bra design that will meet the unique needs of women treated for breast cancer. Rigorous, evidence-based evaluations of exercise bras for women treated for breast cancer may contribute to their well-being and quality of life through enhanced designs.     

为奥运喝彩 为中国加油

美齐九款液晶齐降价全球瞩目焦点2008北京奥运会已经开幕,美齐和所有中国人一起,为此次盛会的成功开幕欢欣鼓舞。与此同时,为了与广大消费者共享奥运激情,美齐(JEAN)宣布,在奥运期间举办为奥运喝彩的降价促销活动,一举将旗下的JT178R、JT198R、JT198F、JT209RP、     

医院多功能情报监控系统的研究

介绍了基于AT89S52单片机设计的医院多功能情报监控系统,该系统分为监测端和控制端2个部分.监测端位于病房内,和控制端通过CAN总线进行通讯,传递病房内的环境参数以及室内环境调节装置的控制信息.控制端位于控制室内,通过RS232与上位机通信,可以使用计算机上的C语言编译的人机对话界面,对各个病房的环境进行实时监测调节.     

一种SIP穿越NAT的解决方案

NAT使得SIP端到端的应用变得非常困难,文章分析了几种SIP穿越NAT方法及其不足,提出了一种基于STUN和TURN方法的穿越方案.其基本思想是根据NAT的不同采用不同的方式实现SIP信令的穿越,而媒体流的穿越则通过对所有可用媒体地址进行连接检查来实现.方案不改动现有NAT,在应用层上实现了对所有NAT的有效穿越,避免单独使用其它方法带来的缺陷.     

Grammar engineering for multiple front-ends for Python

In this paper, we describe our experience in grammar engineering to construct multiple parsers and front ends for the Python language. We present a metrics-based study of the evolution of the Python grammars through the multiple versions of the language in an effort to distinguish and measure grammar evolution and to provide a basis of comparison with related research in grammar engineering. To conduct this research, we have built a toolkit, pygrat , which builds on tools developed in other research. We use pygrat to build a system that automates much of the process needed to translate the Python grammars from EBNF to a formalism acceptable to the bison parser generator. We exploit the suite of Python test cases, used by the Python developers, to validate our parser generation. Finally, we describe our use of the menhir parser generator to facilitate the parser and front-end construction, eliminating some of the transformations and providing practical support for grammar modularisation.     

Regional Process Modeling for Design for Environment

This research is an effort towards providing higher level Design for Environment (DFE) tools for a broad industrial region. Issues ranging from the levels immediately above existing design tools, to the envisioned highest level for a broad geographical region are discussed. A tool for the regional planning of the DFE activities is proposed, considering a model construction based on material flows across the industry. The Multi-Lifecycle approach is supported by organizing the input/output flows for industries, potentially utilizing waste material, side products and recycling. Capitalizing on the conceptual integration of the design and process activities, an Abstract Design Environment is used for the design of the basically process oriented material flow tool. Within the context, the relations among design, process and flow-modeling concepts are discussed.     

Design for Testability for Complete Test Coverage

Some design-for-testability techniques, such as level-sensitive scan design, scan path, and scan/set, reduce test pattern generation of sequential circuits to that of combinational circuits by enhancing the controllability and/or observability of all the memory elements. However, even for combinational circuits, 100 percent test coverage of large-scale circuits is generally very difficult to achieve. This article presents DFT methods aimed at achieving total coverage. Two methods are compared: One, based on testability analysis, involves the addition of test points to improve testability before test pattern generation. The other method employs a test pattern generation algorithm (the FAN algorithm). Results show that 100 percent coverage within the allowed limits is difficult with the former approach. The latter, however, enables us to generate a test pattern for any detectable fault within the allowed time limits, and 100 percent test coverage is possible.     

学以致用 创新发展

<正>ADI公司2007大学生创新设计竞赛颁奖典礼暨媒体见面会侧记高性能模拟集成电路制造商ADI公司于2007年11月6日在北京工业大学(BJUT)举办"2007年度ADI大学生创新设计人赛"     

为奥运喝彩为中国加油美齐九款液晶齐降价

全球瞩目焦点2008北京奥运会已经开幕,美齐和所有中国人一起,为此次盛会的成功开幕欢欣鼓舞.与此同时,为了与广大消费者共享奥运激情,美齐(JEAN)宣布,在奥运期间举办"为奥运喝彩"的降价促销活动,一举将旗下的JT178R、JT198R、JT198F、JT209RP、JT229RP、JT229OP等九款显示器进行全面调价,价格下调幅度更达200元到300元.美齐期望能通过此次活动,与广大消费者进一步分享奥运带来的喜悦,共同祝福北京奥运会圆满成功!……     

A framework for classifying trust for online systems

World Wide Web - There is no single universally agreed definition of trust for online systems. This has resulted in various trust metrics being proposed by researchers with diverse methods of...     

"换芯大法"恢复优盘数据

信息时代的数据无价,优盘成了人们必备的数据存储和传递的工具,但脆弱的优盘有时候会让我们的数据丢失,用软件的方法能找回吗?很难,介绍个另类的办法,让优盘起死回生,数据得以保存.     

Designing for creativity: Considerations for DSS development

Decision support systems (DSS) can be designed to support the creative and intuitive aspects of decision making. Our purpose is to provide a new perspective for the design of DSS by focusing on the important external factors that have been shown to influence creative activity. Design guidelines can then be developed by viewing a DSS as a special environment that incorporates these factors.     

Requirements for Maintaining Web Access for Hearing-Impaired Individuals

The current textual and graphical interfaces to computing, including the Web, is a dream come true for the hearing impaired. However, improved technology for voice and audio interface threaten to end this dream. Requirements are identified for continued access to computing for the hearing impaired. Consideration is given also to improving access to the sight impaired.     

Louvers design for LED displays for sunny days

The use of louvers attached to variable information display needs to be optimized taking into account different intrinsic and extrinsic parameters. The analysis of the performance of the display–louvers system takes into account the location, orientation, and daily and seasonal variations. The observation of the system is divided depending on the distance of observation. The far distance vision performance use the background luminance. The medium distance performance needs the use of the Contrast Sensitivity Function of the eye.