ICTs, globalization and local diversity

This paper is based on a panel discussion at the 2002 International Conference on Information Systems in Barcelona. Three panellists responded to a set of questions on the meaning of the term globalization to them, and the role of information and communications technologies (ICTs) in globalization processes. The panellists also highlighted the importance of local diversity in understanding globalization and ICTs, drawing from their varied research in contexts such as western country financial markets, health systems in Guatemala, and e-commerce in Mexico. A further output of the panel, and this paper, is the identification of key research questions and theories for future IS research in this important area.

Timeless与生物钟基因

综述了timeless基因的发现、多态性和重要功能。timeless是最先被发现的两个生物钟基因之一。生物钟的昼夜节律由PER、TIM、CLOCK和CYCLE 4个生物钟齿轮组成的正负反馈回路进行调节。其中TIM可以受光因子调控,它还可以与PER形成异二聚体,通过正负调控方式调节果蝇的昼夜节律行为。

Characterization of the sleep architecture in two species of fruit bat

Bats (Chiroptera) are the second-most abundant mammalian order in the world, occupying a diverse range of habitats and exhibiting many different life history traits. In order to contribute to this highly underrepresented group we describe the sleep architecture of two species of frugivorous bat, the greater short-nosed fruit bat (Cynopterus sphinx) and the lesser dawn fruit bat (Eonycteris spelaea). Electroencephalogram (EEG) and electromyogram (EMG) data were recorded from multiple individuals (>= 5) by telemetry over a 72-h period in a laboratory setting with light/dark cycles equivalent to those found in the wild. Our results show that over a 24-h period both species spent more time asleep than awake (mean 15 h), less than previous reported for Chiroptera (20 h). C sphinx spent significantly more of its non-rapid eye movement sleep (NREM) and rapid eye movement sleep (REM) quotas during the light phase, while E. spelaea divided its sleep-wake architecture equally between both light and dark phases. Comparing the sleep patterns of the two species found that C. sphinx had significantly fewer NREM and REM episodes than E. spelaea but each episode lasted for a significantly longer period of time. Potential hypotheses to explain the differences in the sleep architecture of C. sphinx with E. spelaea, including risk of predation and social interaction are discussed. (C) 2010 Published by Elsevier B.V.

麂属(Muntiacus)动物线粒体DNA多态性及其遗传分化

以线粒体DNA限制性片段多态性分析表明, 在现生麂类中, 黑麂和贡山麂之间的亲缘关系最 近, 遗传距离为P=0.0126, 两者在大约距今0.6Ma前开始分化; 赤麂、黑麂和小麂之间的亲 缘关系比较复杂。毛冠麂与麂属动物有一定的亲缘关系(P=0.0684), 林麂与它们的关系则远(P=0.119)。图3表3参19

《中国鸟类野外手册》评介

约翰·马敬能、卡伦·菲利普斯、何芬奇等所著《中国鸟类野外手册》(中文版)是一本很好的识别中国野生鸟类的工具书. 全书记录分布于中国的鸟类1329种, 是目前记录中国分布的野生鸟类种数最多的一本书. 郑作新(1987)《中国鸟类区系纲要》记录中国鸟类1186种; 郑作新(2000)《中国鸟类种和亚种分类名录大全》记录中国鸟类 1253种; 颜重成等(1996)《中国野鸟图鉴》记录中国鸟类1253种, 均未超过本书的记录。

Phylogenetic analysis of the family Thermaceae with an emphasis on signature position and secondary structure of 16S rRNA

The sequences of the 16S rRNA genes from 38 strains of the family Thermaceae were compared by alignment analysis. The genus-specific and species-specific base substitutions or base deletions (signature positions) were found in three hypervariable regions (in the helices 6, 10 and 17). The differentiation of secondary structures of the high variable regions in the 5' end (38-497) containing several signature positions further supported the concept. Based on the comparisons of the secondary structures in the segments of 16S rRNAs, a key to the species of the family Thermaceae was proposed. (C) 2003 Published by Elsevier Science B.V. on behalf of the Federation of European Microbiological Societies.

Detection of potential positive regulatory motifs of transcription in yeast introns by comparative analysis of oligonucleotide frequencies

We conducted a comparative statistical analysis of tetra- through hexanucleotide frequencies in two sets of introns of yeast genes. The first set consisted of introns of genes that have transcription rates higher than 30 mRNAs/h while the second set contained introns of genes whose transcription rates were lower than or equal to 10 mRNAs/h. Some oligonucleotides whose occurrence frequencies in the first set of introns are significantly higher than those in the second set of introns were detected. The frequencies of occurrence of most of these detected oligonucleotides are also significantly higher than those in the exons flanking the introns of the first set. Interestingly some of these detected oligonucleotides are the same as well known "signature" sequences of transcriptional regulatory elements. This could imply the existence of potential positive regulatory motifs of transcription in yeast introns. (C) 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

双酚A和壬基酚对隆线溞和微型裸腹溞的毒性

我们以隆线溞和微型裸腹溞为实验动物,进行了两种酚类内分泌干扰物双酚A(BPA)和壬基酚(NP)的毒性效应研究。急性实验测定出双酚A对隆线溞的24h和48h半数致死浓度(LC50)为:12.02mg/L和11.64mg/L,对微型裸腹溞24h和48h半数致死浓度LC50为:13.70mg/L和9.63mg/L。而壬基酚对隆线溞的24h和48h半数致死浓度(LC50)分别为:0.221mg/L和0.159mg/L,对微型裸腹溞的24h和48h半数致死浓度(LC50)分别为:0.334mg/L和0.126mg/

滇池水华蓝藻藻蓝蛋白的分离纯化与毒性研究

采用从昆明滇池机械收获的产毒水华蓝藻为材料,通过采用抽提、粗过滤、微滤、超滤脱毒(截留分子量100kDa)、低温静置离心、真空干燥等提取纯化方法,从1kg微囊藻粉中制备纯度(A620/A280)高达1.80的57g藻蓝蛋白干粉.小鼠急性毒性试验显示,纯化的藻蓝蛋白无毒性;LD50大于3.71g·kg-1,而对照原料藻粉的LD50为0.10g·kg-1.Ames试验结果显示,5个藻蓝蛋白剂量组回变菌落数均未超过阴性对照菌落数2倍,亦无剂量-效应关系,Ames实验结果阴性,初步通过食品安全性毒理学评价程序.

Zonal RANS-LES modeling for turbines in aeroengines

The cost of large-eddy simulation (LES) modeling in various zones of gas turbine aeroengines is outlined. This high cost clearly demonstrates the need to perform hybrid Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes-LES (RANS-LES) over the majority of engine zones because the Reynolds number is too high for pure LES. The RANS layer is used to cover over the fine streaks found in the inner part of the boundary layer. The hybrid strategy is applied to various engine zones, which is shown to typically give much greater predictive accuracy than pure RANS simulations. However, the cost estimates show that the RANS layer should be disposed within the low-pressure turbine zone. Also, the nature of the flow physics in this zone makes LES most sensible. © 2012 by Begell House, Inc.