The relationship between boat size and fish catches in the gillnet fishery of Lake Victoria, Uganda

The number and size composition of gillnets, fishing grounds, and the quantity and composition of fish catches were related to the size of fishing boat. The overall number of gillnets per boat increased from 20.9 + or - 2.3 nets in 5-6 m long boats to 88.6 + or - 11.8 nets in 11-12 m long boats. The proportion of large mesh sizes, + or more than 127 mm, also increased from 40% in 5-6 m long boats to 100% in boats longer than 10 m. Fish catches are related to the size of boat and this should be considered when formulating management guidelines of the lake's fishery. Promotion of large fishing boats 8 m or longer and restriction on the number and/or mesh size of gillnets of smaller boats could increase ecological and socio-economic benefits.

Synthesis, crystal structure and properties of H-8[P4W14O58Na4 (H2O)(20)] center dot 16H(2)O

A novel heteropoly tungstophosphates, H-8[P4W14O58Na4(H2O)(20)] . 16H(2)O, was synthesized by hydrothermal method and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum and single-crystal X-ray structure analysis. The thermal stability of the compound was investigated by using TG-DTA. The crystal is triclinic system with space group P (1) over bar, a = 1. 137 9(2) nm, b=1. 363 2(3) nm, c=1. 627 1(3) nm; alpha=78. 20(3)degrees, beta=71, 20(3)degrees, gamma= 71. 62(3)degrees; V = 2. 252 5(8) nm(3), Z=1, M-r= 4 374. 38, D-c = 3. 225 mg/cm(3), mu = 18. 007 mm(-1), F(000)=1 972, R=0. 074 2, R-w=0. 200 4. The result of structure analysis shows that the anion of the compound consists of two PW7O29Na2(H2O)(10) subunits and two linked phosphorous atoms. A kind of microporous with size of 0. 661 4 nm X 0. 318 9 nm was formed in the crystal structure.

Grain-size records at ODP site 1146 from the northern South China sea: Implications on the east Asian monsoon evolution since 20 Ma

273 samples from Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) Site 1146 in the northern South China Sea (SCS) were analyzed for grain-size distributions using grain-size class vs. standard deviation method and end-member modeling algorithm (EMMA) in order to investigate the evolution of the East Asian mon-soon since about 20 Ma. 10-19 mu m/1.3-2.4 mu m, the ratio of two grain-size populations with the highest variability through time was used to indicate East Asian winter monsoon intensity relative to summer monsoon. The mass accumulation rate of the coarsest end member EM1 (eolian), resulting from EMMA, can be used as a proxy of winter monsoon strength and Asian inland aridity, and the ratio of EM1/(EM2+EM3) as a proxy of winter monsoon intensity relative to summer monsoon. The combined proxies show that a profound enhancement of East Asian winter monsoon strength and winter monsoon intensity relative to summer monsoon occurred at about 8 Ma, and it is possible that the summer monsoon simultaneously intensified with winter monsoon at 3 Ma. Our results are well consistent with the previous studies in loess, eolian deposion in the Pacifc, radiolarians and planktonic foraminifera in the SCS. The phased uplift of the Himalaya-Tibetan Plateau may have played a significant role in strengthening the Asian monsoon at 8 Ma and 3 Ma.

Size-fitting of Intravaginal Rings for Macaques and in vitro Release Kinetics of Zinc Finger Inhibitors

Background: Small molecule inhibitors of the zinc finger domain (ZFI) in the nucleocapsid protein (NCp7) of HIV-1 are potent inhibitors of HIV and SIV
replication and may have utility as topical products to prevent infection. Furthermore, intravaginal rings (IVRs) were developed as coitally-independent,
sustained release devices which could be used for administration of HIV microbicides. The aims of these studies were to demonstrate that IVRs sized for
macaques are practical and compatible with the current generation of thioester-based NCp7 inhibitors.

Methods: Non-medicated silicone elastomer vaginal rings of various sizes thought to be applicable for macaques were prepared and tested for vaginal fit in Pigtailed and Chinese Rhesus macaques. Macaques were monitored for 8 weeks for mucosal disruption by colposcopy and proinflammatory cytokine markers in cervical vaginal lavages (CVL) using Luminex bead-based technology. Three different ZFIs (compounds 52, 89 and 122, each derived from an N-substituted S-acyl-2-mercaptobenzamide thioester scaffold) were loaded at 50 mg into an optimal matrix-type ring design. In vitro continuous release studies were then conducted over 28 days and analyzed by HPLC. Rate of release was determined by linear regression analysis.

Results: Qualitative evaluation at the time of ring insertion suggested that the 25 mm ring provided optimal fit in both macaque species. All rings remained in
place during the study period (2 to 4 weeks), and the animals did not attempt to remove the rings. No tissue irritation was observed, and no signs of physical
discomfort were noted. Also, no significant induction of cervicovaginal proinflammatory markers was observed during the 8-week period during and following ring insertion. One Pigtailed macaque showed elevated IL-8 levels in the CVL during the period when the ring was in place; however, these levels were comparable to those observed in two control macaques. In vitro release of the ZFIs peaked at day 1 and then continually declined to near steady-state rates between 20-30 mcg/day. The percent release after 14 days was 2.9, 2.0 and 0.9 for ZFI 89, 52 and 122, respectively.

Conclusions: IVRs of 25mm diameter, determined to be the optimal size for macaques, were well tolerated and did not induce inflammation. Release of all ZFI compounds followed t 0.5 kinetics. These findings suggest that efficacy testing in primate models is warranted to fully evaluate the potential to prevent
transmission.

28/3/20, cérémonie aux Jardies [discours de M. Thomson, devant MM. Deschanel, Loubet, Millerand, Dubost, Bourgeois] : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 58674

Jardies, 28/3/20, M. Thomson [tenant un discours devant MM. Deschanel, Loubet, Millerand, Dubost] : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 58678

Montbrison, 24/5/20, inauguration du monument au sénateur [de la Loire, Emile] Reymond, [MM.] Dupin, [Théodore] Steeg [ministre de l'Intérieur], [Pierre-Etienne] Flandin [sous-secrétaire d'Etat à l'aéronautique] : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 59393

7-6-20, Hôtel de Ville [de Paris, hommage aux artisans de la victoire, présence de MM. Clémenceau, Poincaré, Foch, etc.] : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 59585

7-6-20, Hôtel de Ville [de Paris, hommage aux artisans de la victoire, présence de MM. Clémenceau, Poincaré, Foch, etc.] : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 59586

23/6/20, cérémonie au cimetière de Verdun [en tête de cortège MM. Pétain, Poincaré, Lefèvre et Maginot] : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 59828

23/6/20, cérémonie au cimetière de Verdun [MM. Maginot, Poincaré, Pétain] : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 59830

23/6/20, les officiels dans Verdun [MM. Pétain, Poincaré, Lefèvre et Maginot] : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 59831

28/6/20, monument Stendhal [jardins du Luxembourg], discours de Maurice Donnay [en présence de MM. Barrès et Poincaré] : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 59879

28/6/20, inauguration du monument Stendhal [jardins du Luxembourg, en présence de MM. Barrès, Poincaré, Donnay] : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 59882