The effects of shame, guilt, and the negative reaction in brief dynamic psychotherapy.

Developed the Therapy Shame and Guilt Scale (TSGS) to test the hypothesis that patients' degree of shame and guilt would be significant predictors of therapy outcome. 35 patients (aged 20–80 yrs) with neurotic and/or character disorders received 16 weekly sessions of psychodynamically oriented psychotherapy. Two judges' ratings of Sessions 1, 5, 8, and 14 on the TSGS demonstrated that patient levels of shame and (especially) guilt were associated with therapeutic outcome. The TSGS was a better predictor of outcome than the Vanderbilt Negative Indicators Scale (VNIS), whose major point of overlap with the TSGS was the VNIS item of self-rejection. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Modelling of N-movements on catchment scale - a tool for analysis and decision making

The modelling system described by Styczen and Storm (1993) simulates nitrogen transformation as well as water and nitrogen transport on a regional scale and can be used to evaluate effects of changes in the land use or in agricultural practices on the water quality in the groundwater and in the streams. It may be used to evaluate variations in time and space, and to predict the time lag from new strategies are implemented until measurable results are obtained. A case study was carried out on the 425 km² large Karup River catchment in Denmark for the period 1968–88, and the paper presents the data required to set up the model and results from the simulations. Most of the data and information required could be extracted from existing databases, reports, and statistical yearbooks while information on changes in management practices came from local agricultural advisers. The simulations are compared to measurements in part of the Karup River catchment.     

The role of volatile compounds on aroma and flavour perception in coloured raw carrot genotypes

Quantitative analyses of volatile compounds isolated from raw carrots were combined with sensory analysis in order to identify the role of these compounds on aroma and flavour perception in coloured carrots. A sensory map of carrots with different colours was developed, the content of the isolated volatiles was determined and the role of these compounds for harsh flavour perception in raw coloured carrots was evaluated using multivariate data analysis. The sensory map showed that the coloured carrots formed distinct groups within the sensory profile. The orange genotypes were characterised by having significantly higher intensities in carrot flavour and aroma, while the reverse was true for the yellow genotypes. The purple genotype was characterised by having significantly higher intensity in sickenly sweet flavour and nutty flavour, and the red genotype was characterised by having significantly higher intensities in green aroma and flavour, bitterness and burning aftertaste. From the multivariate data analysis it was concluded that the isolated terpenes do correlate to the harsh flavour attributes.     

Relaxed step functions for evaluation of CCN counter data on size-separated aerosol particles

Atmospherically important data are gained from cloud condensation nucleus counter (CCNC) analysis of aerosols that are particle mobility separated using differential mobility analysers (DMA). We present relaxed step functions that can be fitted to these data to obtain critical diameters or critical supersaturations. The step functions are based on the DMA transfer function. We treat the case with fixed supersaturation and varied particle diameter as well as fixed particle size and varied supersaturation. Comparison with experimental data shows that the width of the DMA transfer function controls the steepness of the relaxed step function. The less steep slope in the activation curve caused by the presence of a slightly soluble compound in the particle is discussed. Also in this case, the DMA transfer function width influences the steepness of the activation curve. Finally we demonstrate the errors made if doubly charged particles are not accounted for and a wide DMA transfer function is used.     

Catalytic behaviour of nickel and iron metal contaminants of an FCC catalyst after oxidative and reductive thermal treatments

The catalytic effects of nickel and iron deposited on an FCC (fluidized catalytic cracking) catalyst via metal naphthenates were studied in a micro activity test (MAT) unit after both oxidative and reductive treatments of the catalyst samples.The dehydrogenation activity of nickel was found to be close to the dehydrogenation activity of vanadium – and not several times higher than that of vanadium as is often reported – when deposited on the commercial FCC catalyst used in this study followed by steam deactivation (oxidative treatment) at 760 °C. However, the dehydrogenation activity of nickel was significantly intensified after post-treatment with a CO/N₂ mixture at this temperature (reductive treatment).The results show that iron did not have a dehydrogenation activity after steaming, but had a significant dehydrogenation activity after steaming when followed by exposure to the CO/N₂ mixture at 760 °C. The results indicate that the presence of deposited iron was inducing an additional catalytic cracking activity for the FCC catalyst.It was observed that co-impregnation of equal loadings of nickel, iron and vanadium on the FCC catalyst led to a considerably higher dehydrogenation activity than could be expected from the catalytic behaviour of the separate elements. The dehydrogenation activity was however slightly reduced by the reductive treatment as the reduced dehydrogenation activity from the lower oxidation state of vanadium (V³⁺) more than compensated the increased dehydrogenation activity of iron and nickel. A slightly increased gasoline production after the reductive treatment of the co-impregnated sample was a result of the increased production of gasoline from the FCC catalyst itself, which more than compensated for the reduced gasoline production from nickel.     

Snowmelt pollutant removal in bioretention areas

Snow accumulating in urban areas and alongside roads can accumulate high pollutant loads and the subsequent snowmelt can produce high pollutant loads in receiving waters. This paper examines the treatment of roadside snowmelt in bioretention with respect to pollutant removal, pollutant pathways, and major sinks. Bioretention was used to treat snowmelt from three types of urban roads in Trondheim, Norway: residential, medium, and roads with high-density traffic. Metal retention in bioretention boxes had a mass reduction in zinc, copper, lead, and cadmium in the range of 89-99%, and a decrease in outflow concentrations in the range 81-99%. Cadmium was only measured in the water samples, while the other three metals were traced through the system to identify the main sinks. The top mulch layer was the largest sink for the retained metals, with up to 74% of the zinc retained in this mulch layer. The plant metal uptakes were only 2-8% of the total metal retention; however, the plants still play an important role with respect to root zone development and regeneration, which fosters infiltration and reduces the outflow load. Dissolved pollutants in snowmelt tend to be removed with the first flush of meltwater, creating an enrichment ratio with respect to the average pollutant concentrations in the snow. The effect of this enrichment ratio was examined through the bioretention system, and found to be less predominant than that typically reported for untreated snowmelt. The enrichment factors were in the range of 0.65-1.51 for the studied metals.     

定量分析加热后乳清蛋白与酪蛋白的结合

将复原脱脂乳在 70～ 90℃范围内加热 1 0～ 2 5min后 ,用超速离心分离出酪蛋白微粒 ,并用毛细管电泳法定量分析。结果显示 ,β-乳球蛋白更容易结合到酪蛋白微粒上。当加热条件为 70℃、1 0 min时就有相当多的 β-乳球蛋白发生了这种结合 ,这时酪蛋白微粒中没发现任何 α-乳清蛋白 ,只有当加热温度大于 75℃时才有少量 α-乳清蛋白与酪蛋白微粒结合。复原脱脂乳经 90℃、2 5min加热后几乎所有 β-乳球蛋白都已转入酪蛋白微粒部分 ,而只有近 50 %的α-乳清蛋白转入酪蛋白微粒。     

Neurocognition and functional outcome in early-onset schizophrenia and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A 13-year follow-up.

Objective: The relation between neurocognitive impairments and functional outcome has been documented in both early onset schizophrenia (EOS) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but less is known about the long-term relation between these factors. The present study investigates how neurocognition at baseline is related to measures of functional outcome at 13-year follow-up in subjects with EOS and ADHD. Method: Subjects with EOS (n = 15), ADHD (n = 19), and healthy controls (n = 30) were followed up 13 years after initial assessment. All subjects were between 12 and 18 years of age at baseline and between 24 and 30 at follow-up. They were retested at T2 with the same comprehensive neurocognitive test battery as used at T1, and reassessed with various symptom and behavior ratings and functional outcome measures. Results: Both groups were characterized by reduced functional outcome at follow-up, although of different magnitude and type, compared with healthy controls. In the EOS group, neurocognitive baseline measures were associated with social functioning at follow-up (η2 between .26 and .41), while for the ADHD group, no significant predictions were found. Conclusions: Adolescents with EOS and ADHD are characterized by poor functional outcome compared with healthy controls when reassessed as young adults. Executive function, memory and attention were related to social and community functioning in EOS. For ADHD no significant predictions were found although functional outcome was poor. For both groups treatment should focus on training of social skills and activities of daily living to enhance the long-term functional outcome. For EOS cognitive remediation should also be considered. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Thermodynamics of Boron Removal from Silicon Using CaO-MgO-Al<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript>-SiO<Subscript>2</Subscript> Slags

Slag refining is one of few metallurgical methods for removal of boron from silicon. It is important to know the thermodynamic properties of boron in slags to understand the refining process. The relation of the distribution coefficient of boron to the activity of silica, partial pressure of oxygen, and capacity of slags for boron oxide was investigated. The link between these parameters explains why the distribution coefficient of boron does not change much with changing slag composition. In addition, the thermodynamic properties of dilute boron oxide in CaO-MgO-Al₂O₃-SiO₂ slags was determined. The ratio of the activity coefficient of boron oxide and silica was found to be the most important parameter for understanding changes in the distribution coefficient of boron for different slags. Finally, the relation between the activity coefficient of boron oxide and slag structure was investigated. It was found that the structure can explain how the distribution coefficient of boron changes depending on slag composition.