Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hong Kong, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 101-115). Also available in print.

Thesis (M.S. in botany)--Washington State University, May 2010. / Title from PDF title page (viewed on May 21, 2010). "School of Biological Sciences." Includes bibliographical references (p. 50-54).

abstract: A low temperature amorphous oxide thin film transistor (TFT) backplane technology for flexible organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays has been developed to create 4.1-in. diagonal backplanes. The critical steps in the evolution of the backplane process include the qualification and optimization of the low temperature (200 °C) metal oxide process, the stability of the devices under forward and reverse bias stress, the transfer of the process to flexible plastic substrates, and the fabrication of white organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays. Mixed oxide semiconductor thin film transistors (TFTs) on flexible plastic substrates typically suffer from performance and stability issues related to the maximum processing temperature limitation of the polymer. A novel device architecture based upon a dual active layer enables significant improvements in both the performance and stability. Devices are directly fabricated below 200 ºC on a polyethylene naphthalate (PEN) substrate using mixed metal oxides of either zinc indium oxide (ZIO) or indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO) as the active semiconductor. The dual active layer architecture allows for adjustment in the saturation mobility and threshold voltage stability without the requirement of high temperature annealing, which is not compatible with flexible colorless plastic substrates like PEN. The device performance and stability is strongly dependent upon the composition of the mixed metal oxide; this dependency provides a simple route to improving the threshold voltage stability and drive performance. By switching from a single to a dual active layer, the saturation mobility increases from 1.2 cm2/V-s to 18.0 cm2/V-s, while the rate of the threshold voltage shift decreases by an order of magnitude. This approach could assist in enabling the production of devices on flexible substrates using amorphous oxide semiconductors. / Dissertation/Thesis / M.S. Chemical Engineering 2011

A determinação da pressão intraocular (PIO) é fundamental no exame oftálmico. Atualmente, novos tonômetros, baseados em diferentes princípios, estão sendo continuamente desenvolvidos. O objetivo deste estudo foi estabelecer os valores de referência da PIO de coelhos adultos, sem efeito de tranquilizantes, mensurada com o tonômetro de rebote (Tonovet) e o de aplanação (Tono-Pen Avia). Também foi preconizada a mensuração da PIO ao longo do dia nesta espécie e a comparação dos resultados obtidos com os dois tonômetros. A PIO foi aferida ao longo do dia (6h, 9h, 12h, 15h e 18h) em 38 coelhos (76 olhos) da raça Nova Zelândia Branca, adultos, com idade média de seis meses, machos ou fêmeas, com massa corporal média de 3,5kg. Previamente, foi realizado teste da lágrima de Schirmer, prova da fluoresceína, biomicroscopia com lâmpada de fenda e oftalmoscopia direta em todos os animais. A tonometria de rebote foi realizada primeiro e, decorridos 10 minutos, foi instilado colírio anestésico e realizada a tonometria de aplanação. A PIO obtida utilizando as duas técnicas foi comparada estatisticamente. A média da PIO com o Tonovet foi de 9,51 ± 2,62 mmHg (variação de 3- 23mmHg) e 15,44 ± 2,16 mmHg (variação de 8 – 26mmHg) com o Tono-Pen Avia. Houve diferença estatística significante entre os valores obtidos com os dois tonômetros (P < 0,001). A relação entre os dois tonômetros foi representada através da equação de regressão linear: y = 0,4923x + 10,754 (y= Tonovet e x= Tono-Pen Avia). No início do dia foram registradas PIOs mais elevadas, mas a média dos valores ao longo do dia, com ambos os aparelhos, foi estatisticamente o mesmo (p = 0,086). O valor do coeficiente de correlação obtido foi r2= 0,357. Os resultados demonstram que o Tono-Pen Avia é mais variável e superestima a PIO de coelhos quando comparado ao Tonovet. Nas primeiras horas do dia, a PIO de coelhos foi mais alta que nos demais horários, independentemente do tonômetro utilizado. / The determination of intraocular pressure (IOP) is crucial in eye examination. Currently, new tonometers based on different principles are being continuously developed. The objective was to establish reference values of IOP of adults rabbits without the effect of tranquilizers, utilizing the rebound tonometer (Tonovet ) and the applanation tonometer (Tono-Pen Avia) for measurements. It also aimed to advocate the measurement of IOP throughout the day in this species and compare the results obtained with the two tonometers. The IOP was measured throughout the day (6h, 9h, 12h, 15h and 18h) in 38 New Zealand White rabbits (76 eyes), adults, males or females, with mean weight of 3.5kg and an average age of six months. Previously, the Schirmer tear test, fluorescein test, biomicroscopy with slit lamp and direct ophthalmoscopy were performed in all animals. First, the rebound tonometry was performed and after a minimum of 10 minutes anesthetic drops were instilled and applanation tonometry was carried out. IOP obtained using the two techniques was compared by statistical analysis. The average IOP was 9.51 ± 2.62 mmHg (range 3 - 23 mmHg) and 15.44 ± 2.16 mmHg (range 8 – 26mmHg), with Tonovet and Tono-Pen Avia, respectively. Statistic significant difference between the two tonometers was (P <0.001). The linear regression equation that describes the relationship between the two tonometers was: y = 0.4923 x + 10.754 (y= Tonovet e x= Tono-Pen Avia). Earlier in the day, higher IOPs were recorded, but the average behavior of IOP throughout the day with both devices was statistically the same (p = 0.086). The value of the correlation coefficient was r2 = 0.357. The results show that the Tono-Pen Avia is more variable and overestimates the IOP of rabbits when compared with the Tonovet. In the early hours, the IOP of rabbits was higher than at other times, regardless of the tonometer used.

A determinação da pressão intraocular (PIO) é fundamental no exame oftálmico. Atualmente, novos tonômetros, baseados em diferentes princípios, estão sendo continuamente desenvolvidos. O objetivo deste estudo foi estabelecer os valores de referência da PIO de coelhos adultos, sem efeito de tranquilizantes, mensurada com o tonômetro de rebote (Tonovet) e o de aplanação (Tono-Pen Avia). Também foi preconizada a mensuração da PIO ao longo do dia nesta espécie e a comparação dos resultados obtidos com os dois tonômetros. A PIO foi aferida ao longo do dia (6h, 9h, 12h, 15h e 18h) em 38 coelhos (76 olhos) da raça Nova Zelândia Branca, adultos, com idade média de seis meses, machos ou fêmeas, com massa corporal média de 3,5kg. Previamente, foi realizado teste da lágrima de Schirmer, prova da fluoresceína, biomicroscopia com lâmpada de fenda e oftalmoscopia direta em todos os animais. A tonometria de rebote foi realizada primeiro e, decorridos 10 minutos, foi instilado colírio anestésico e realizada a tonometria de aplanação. A PIO obtida utilizando as duas técnicas foi comparada estatisticamente. A média da PIO com o Tonovet foi de 9,51 ± 2,62 mmHg (variação de 3- 23mmHg) e 15,44 ± 2,16 mmHg (variação de 8 – 26mmHg) com o Tono-Pen Avia. Houve diferença estatística significante entre os valores obtidos com os dois tonômetros (P < 0,001). A relação entre os dois tonômetros foi representada através da equação de regressão linear: y = 0,4923x + 10,754 (y= Tonovet e x= Tono-Pen Avia). No início do dia foram registradas PIOs mais elevadas, mas a média dos valores ao longo do dia, com ambos os aparelhos, foi estatisticamente o mesmo (p = 0,086). O valor do coeficiente de correlação obtido foi r2= 0,357. Os resultados demonstram que o Tono-Pen Avia é mais variável e superestima a PIO de coelhos quando comparado ao Tonovet. Nas primeiras horas do dia, a PIO de coelhos foi mais alta que nos demais horários, independentemente do tonômetro utilizado. / The determination of intraocular pressure (IOP) is crucial in eye examination. Currently, new tonometers based on different principles are being continuously developed. The objective was to establish reference values of IOP of adults rabbits without the effect of tranquilizers, utilizing the rebound tonometer (Tonovet ) and the applanation tonometer (Tono-Pen Avia) for measurements. It also aimed to advocate the measurement of IOP throughout the day in this species and compare the results obtained with the two tonometers. The IOP was measured throughout the day (6h, 9h, 12h, 15h and 18h) in 38 New Zealand White rabbits (76 eyes), adults, males or females, with mean weight of 3.5kg and an average age of six months. Previously, the Schirmer tear test, fluorescein test, biomicroscopy with slit lamp and direct ophthalmoscopy were performed in all animals. First, the rebound tonometry was performed and after a minimum of 10 minutes anesthetic drops were instilled and applanation tonometry was carried out. IOP obtained using the two techniques was compared by statistical analysis. The average IOP was 9.51 ± 2.62 mmHg (range 3 - 23 mmHg) and 15.44 ± 2.16 mmHg (range 8 – 26mmHg), with Tonovet and Tono-Pen Avia, respectively. Statistic significant difference between the two tonometers was (P <0.001). The linear regression equation that describes the relationship between the two tonometers was: y = 0.4923 x + 10.754 (y= Tonovet e x= Tono-Pen Avia). Earlier in the day, higher IOPs were recorded, but the average behavior of IOP throughout the day with both devices was statistically the same (p = 0.086). The value of the correlation coefficient was r2 = 0.357. The results show that the Tono-Pen Avia is more variable and overestimates the IOP of rabbits when compared with the Tonovet. In the early hours, the IOP of rabbits was higher than at other times, regardless of the tonometer used.

This paper analyzes the evolution of the Front national (FN), a French political party on the far right, from its initial breakthrough victory in 1984 all the way through to its unprecedented showing in France’s 2017 presidential election. The most obvious change it explores is that of leadership, seeking to determine in what ways the ‘original’ FN controlled by its founder Jean-Marie Le Pen (1972-2011) differs from the party’s ‘new’ incarnation under his daughter Marine Le Pen (2011-present). It begins by examining the makeup and motivations of the party’s electorate in the 1984 elections to the European Parliament, and by identifying the FN’s ideological predecessors more broadly. With a focus on the turning-point presidential elections of 2002, 2007, and 2012, the paper then follows the development of the party’s rhetoric, strategy, and supporters since the 1980s, as well as how it is perceived by the wider public. Throughout, attention is paid to unique factors that have impacted the FN’s trajectory, such as the gender difference between Jean-Marie and Marine, former President Nicolas Sarkozy’s courting of right-wing voters, and the influence of terrorism. It concludes by noting the hidden ‘victories’ that the FN has achieved, and with a warning never to underestimate the party, even when it seems to have suffered a loss.

A determinação da pressão intraocular (PIO) é fundamental no exame oftálmico. Atualmente, novos tonômetros, baseados em diferentes princípios, estão sendo continuamente desenvolvidos. O objetivo deste estudo foi estabelecer os valores de referência da PIO de coelhos adultos, sem efeito de tranquilizantes, mensurada com o tonômetro de rebote (Tonovet) e o de aplanação (Tono-Pen Avia). Também foi preconizada a mensuração da PIO ao longo do dia nesta espécie e a comparação dos resultados obtidos com os dois tonômetros. A PIO foi aferida ao longo do dia (6h, 9h, 12h, 15h e 18h) em 38 coelhos (76 olhos) da raça Nova Zelândia Branca, adultos, com idade média de seis meses, machos ou fêmeas, com massa corporal média de 3,5kg. Previamente, foi realizado teste da lágrima de Schirmer, prova da fluoresceína, biomicroscopia com lâmpada de fenda e oftalmoscopia direta em todos os animais. A tonometria de rebote foi realizada primeiro e, decorridos 10 minutos, foi instilado colírio anestésico e realizada a tonometria de aplanação. A PIO obtida utilizando as duas técnicas foi comparada estatisticamente. A média da PIO com o Tonovet foi de 9,51 ± 2,62 mmHg (variação de 3- 23mmHg) e 15,44 ± 2,16 mmHg (variação de 8 – 26mmHg) com o Tono-Pen Avia. Houve diferença estatística significante entre os valores obtidos com os dois tonômetros (P < 0,001). A relação entre os dois tonômetros foi representada através da equação de regressão linear: y = 0,4923x + 10,754 (y= Tonovet e x= Tono-Pen Avia). No início do dia foram registradas PIOs mais elevadas, mas a média dos valores ao longo do dia, com ambos os aparelhos, foi estatisticamente o mesmo (p = 0,086). O valor do coeficiente de correlação obtido foi r2= 0,357. Os resultados demonstram que o Tono-Pen Avia é mais variável e superestima a PIO de coelhos quando comparado ao Tonovet. Nas primeiras horas do dia, a PIO de coelhos foi mais alta que nos demais horários, independentemente do tonômetro utilizado. / The determination of intraocular pressure (IOP) is crucial in eye examination. Currently, new tonometers based on different principles are being continuously developed. The objective was to establish reference values of IOP of adults rabbits without the effect of tranquilizers, utilizing the rebound tonometer (Tonovet ) and the applanation tonometer (Tono-Pen Avia) for measurements. It also aimed to advocate the measurement of IOP throughout the day in this species and compare the results obtained with the two tonometers. The IOP was measured throughout the day (6h, 9h, 12h, 15h and 18h) in 38 New Zealand White rabbits (76 eyes), adults, males or females, with mean weight of 3.5kg and an average age of six months. Previously, the Schirmer tear test, fluorescein test, biomicroscopy with slit lamp and direct ophthalmoscopy were performed in all animals. First, the rebound tonometry was performed and after a minimum of 10 minutes anesthetic drops were instilled and applanation tonometry was carried out. IOP obtained using the two techniques was compared by statistical analysis. The average IOP was 9.51 ± 2.62 mmHg (range 3 - 23 mmHg) and 15.44 ± 2.16 mmHg (range 8 – 26mmHg), with Tonovet and Tono-Pen Avia, respectively. Statistic significant difference between the two tonometers was (P <0.001). The linear regression equation that describes the relationship between the two tonometers was: y = 0.4923 x + 10.754 (y= Tonovet e x= Tono-Pen Avia). Earlier in the day, higher IOPs were recorded, but the average behavior of IOP throughout the day with both devices was statistically the same (p = 0.086). The value of the correlation coefficient was r2 = 0.357. The results show that the Tono-Pen Avia is more variable and overestimates the IOP of rabbits when compared with the Tonovet. In the early hours, the IOP of rabbits was higher than at other times, regardless of the tonometer used.

O presente trabalho teve por objetivo ajustar um processo para fabricação de chapas de partículas de bagaço de cana-de-açúcar e resina poliuretana bi componente à base de óleo de mamona, avaliar tecnicamente as propriedades físico-mecânicas, micro estrutural e de durabilidade desse material e validar seu uso como componente de painel portante para uso como fechamento lateral de instalações zootécnicas para bovino. A qualidade das chapas foi avaliada com base nas prescrições dos documentos normativos NBR 14810 (2006) e ANSI A208.1 (1999). Foram fabricados chapas com partículas com dimensão de até 5 e 8 mm, a fim de identificar a dimensão adequada dessa matéria-prima, para a aplicação das chapas na composição do painel portante. Posteriormente, foi desenvolvido e fabricado um protótipo de painel portante em madeira de reflorestamento e chapas de partículas de bagaço de cana-de-açúcar, que teve seu desempenho estrutural avaliado por meio de ensaio de impacto de corpo-mole. Os resultados obtidos indicam que as chapas com partículas de dimensão de até 8 mm apresentaram valores de propriedades físico-mecânicas que atendem as recomendações mínimas dos documentos normativos para uso estrutural. O painel portante apresentou desempenho estrutural adequado para resistir às cargas de impacto nas condições de uso, sendo possível indicá-lo com alternativa para fechamento lateral em centro de manejo para bovinos. / The objective of this study was to adjust a process for the manufacture of particleboards of sugarcane bagasse and bi-component polyurethane resin a base of castor oil, toevaluate its physic-mechanical properties, microstructure and durability of this material and to validate its use as component of self-bearing panel for use as a lateral closure of zootechnics installations for cattle. The particleboard quality was evaluated based on the requirements of normative documents NBR 14810 (2006) and ANSI A208.1 (1999). Particleboards were manufactured with particles size up to 8 and 5 mm, to identify the appropriate size of the raw material forthe application in particleboards for composition of the self-bearing panel. Then, a prototype ofself-bearing panel in reforestation wood and sugarcane particleboards it was developed and manufactured, which had its structural performance evaluated by soft body impact test. The results indicate that particleboards with particles size up to 8 mm showed values of physical-mechanical properties that met the minimum recommendations of the normative documents for structural use. The self-bearing panel showed adequate structural performance to withstand impact loads under the conditions of use and it can be designate asan alternative to closing side of cattle handling facilities.

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The connection that players can feel toward their characters in pen-and-paper roleplaying games is a known phenomenon that has been previously studied and is recognized among roleplaying enthusiasts. Pen-and-paper roleplaying games are a complex form of games, with three distinct frames which are ludological, social, and diegetic (also called narrative). The frames are different aspects of the game as well as the base of different motivations for players, who value the frames in a varied degree. The goal of this thesis is to examine if in-game choices based on the diegetic frame in contrast to the ludological frame are correlated with the player/character connection. The method used for data collection is distribution of a quantitative questionnaire on the internet, spread to Swedish roleplayers through social media and associations tied to SVEROK. With their answers, the analysis identifies correlations between the player/character connection and the three frames of pen-and-paper roleplaying games, as well as other correlations noted in the data analysis. The literature revolves around the two core concepts; the player/character connection and the three frames of roleplaying games. The result shows that diegetic choices in contrast to ludological are weakly correlated with the player/character connection.