Untersuchung der Auswirkung der MAC-Zugriffsverfahren im IEEE 802.11 auf die L4-Performance in mobilen IP-Netzen

Gegenstand der hier vorliegenden Arbeit ist die Untersuchung der Auswirkung der MAC-Zugriffsverfahren CSMA/CA auf das Transportschicht-Protokoll in WLAN-Netzen. Zum Erreichen des Ziels dieser Arbeit wurde es zuerst nachgewiesen, dass CSMA/CA zum TCP-Retransmission führen könnte. Dann die kumulative Verteilung der OWDs auf jedem Szena-rio analysiert. Am Ende wurde die kumulative Verteilung der Abstände zwischen den Spitzenwerten der OWD nach der Datenverarbeitung auf jedem Szenario analysiert.

Sciatic and femoral nerve sensory neurones occupy different regions of the L4 dorsal root ganglion in the adult rat.

The topographical distribution of sciatic and femoral nerve sensory neuronal somata in the L4 dorsal root ganglion of the adult rat was mapped after retrograde tracing with one or two of the dyes Fast Blue, Fluoro-Gold, or Diamidino Yellow. The tracers were applied to the proximal transected end of either nerve alone, or from both nerves in the same animal using separate tracers. Three-dimensional reconstructions of the distribution of labelled neurones were made from serial sections of the L4 dorsal root ganglion which is the only ganglion that these two nerves share. The results showed that with little overlap, femoral nerve neurones distribute dorsally and rostrally whereas sciatic nerve neurones distribute medially and ventrally. This finding indicates the existence of a somatotopical organisation for the representation of different peripheral nerves in dorsal root ganglia of adult animals.

Deutsch als L4 für Muttersprachler des Persischen

Das Erkenntnisinteresse der vorliegenden Arbeit besteht darin, im Rahmen einer explorativ-interpretativen Querschnittstudie vertiefte Einblicke in den Sprachgebrauch von mehrsprachigen Deutschlernenden am Beispiel von Verb-Nomen Kollokationen zu gewinnen. Unter Berücksichtigung der in diesem Zusammenhang bisher nicht untersuchten Sprachenkonstellation L1 Persisch, L2 Englisch, L3 Arabisch und L4 Deutsch sollen die von den Lernenden angewendeten lexikalischen Transferstrategien erforscht werden. Der Untersuchungsgegenstand sind die soziokognitiven Löseprozesse der ProbandInnen bei der dyadischen Bearbeitung von Kollokationsaufgaben. Zur Identifizierung der Transferphänomene und der TL-Strategien (Target Language-Strategien) werden Gesprächs-protokolle ausgewählter Dyaden analysiert. Überdies werden zwecks Rekonstruktion und Interpretation der Löseprozesse stimulated recall-Interviews mit den ProbandInnen herangezogen, wodurch die Datensets miteinander trianguliert werden. Zudem wird ermittelt, inwieweit ausgewählte Faktoren (Psychotypologie, Kompetenz in der Zielsprache und Kompetenz in den zuvor gelernten Sprachen) den Transferprozess beeinflussen. Hierzu dienen die Erkenntnisse aus begleitend durchgeführten Leitfadeninterviews und Sprachstandstests (TOEFL- und Arabischtest). Ferner wird der Arbeitsstil der ProbandInnen bei der dyadischen Aufgabenbearbeitung anhand des Fragebogens Style Analysis Survey von Oxford (1995) bestimmt. An der Studie, die im Deutschen Sprachinstitut Teheran durchgeführt wurde, nahmen 14 iranische Deutschlernende auf dem Niveau B2.1 und C2.2 teil. Sie wurden aufgrund ihrer mittels eines Fragebogens erhobenen Sprachlernbiografien ausgewählt. Die Gesprächsprotokolle der Dyadenarbeit und die Interviews wurden vollständig transkribiert bzw. transliteriert und anschließend qualitativ-interpretativ ausgewertet. Um ihre Wissenslücken bei der Bearbeitung der Kollokationsaufgaben zu kompensieren, setzten die ProbandInnen verschiedene inter- und intralinguale Strategien ein. Dabei ist der L1 Persisch und der L4 Deutsch insgesamt der größte Einfluss beizumessen. Diesbezüglich wird deutlich, dass zwischen Sprachniveau und Transferverhalten der Lernenden ein Zusammenhang besteht, insofern als fortgeschrittene Lernende stärker zu intralingualem Transfer neigen. Zudem lässt sich festhalten, dass ein Zusammenhang zwischen der empfundenen psychotypologischen Distanz und der Rolle der Muttersprache besteht, d.h. bei als größer empfundener psychotypologischer Distanz zwischen Persisch und Deutsch wird seltener aus dem Persischen transferiert. Überdies ist festzustellen, dass die L2 Englisch zwar gelegentlich mitaktiviert wird, jedoch nur eine untergeordnete Rolle spielt. Ein Einfluss der L3 Arabisch kann aus verschiedenen Gründen (u.a. geringes Niveau und mangelnder Gebrauch dieser Sprache) nicht festgestellt werden. Die vorliegende Arbeit versteht sich als ein Plädoyer für die Relevanz der Schulung von Kollokationen im Fremdsprachenunterricht, da die produktive Kollokationskompetenz der ProbandInnen auch auf einem hohen Niveau gravierende Defizite aufweist.

L4-L5-S1 human dermatomes: a clinical, electromyographical, imaging and surgical findings

There is substantial controversy in literature about human dermatomes. We studied L4, L5, and S1 inferior limb dermatomes by comparing clinical signs and symptoms with conduction studies, electromyographical data, neurosurgical findings, and imaging data from computerized tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). After analyzing 60 patients, we concluded that L4 is probably located in the medial aspect of the leg, L5 in the lateral aspect of the leg and foot dorsus, and S1 in the posterior aspect of the backside, tight, leg and plantar foot skin. This is the first time that these human dermatomes have been evaluated by combined analysis of clinical, electromyographical, neurosurgical, and imaging data.

Three-body problem, its Lagrangian points and how to exploit them using an alternative transfer to L4 and L5

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Optimal low cost transfer to L4 and L5 lagrangian points

Lagrangian points L4 and L5 lie at 60 degrees ahead of and behind Moon in its orbit with respect to the Earth. Each one of them is a third point of an equilateral triangle with the base of the line defined by those two bodies. These Lagrangian points are stable for the Earth-Moon mass ratio. Because of their distance electromagnetic radiations from the Earth arrive on them substantially attenuated. As so, these Lagrangian points represent remarkable positions to host astronomical observatories. However, this same distance characteristic may be a challenge for periodic servicing mission. In this work, we introduce a new low-cost orbital transfer strategy that opportunistically combine chaotic and swing-by transfers to get a very efficient strategy that can be used for servicing mission on astronomical mission placed on Lagrangian points L4 or L5. This strategy is not only efficient with respect to thrust requirement, but also its time transfer is comparable to others known transfer techniques based on time optimization. Copyright ©2010 by the International Astronautical Federation. All rights reserved.

Optimal low-cost transfer to L4 and L5 lagrangian points based on G-family of periodic orbits

An alternative transfer strategy to send spacecrafts to stable orbits around the Lagrangian equilibrium points L4 and L5 based in trajectories derived from the periodic orbits around LI is presented in this work. The trajectories derived, called Trajectories G, are described and studied in terms of the initial generation requirements and their energy variations relative to the Earth through the passage by the lunar sphere of influence. Missions for insertion of spacecrafts in elliptic orbits around L4 and L5 are analysed considering the Restricted Three-Body Problem Earth- Moon-particle and the results are discussed starting from the thrust, time of flight and energy variation relative to the Earth. Copyright© (2012) by the International Astronautical Federation.

Alternative transfer to the Earth-Moon Lagrangian points L4 and L5 using lunar gravity assist

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PHOTOELASTIC ANALISYS IN THE LOWER REGION OF VERTEBRAL BODY L4

Objective: To analyze the shear forces on the vertebral body L4 when submitted to a compression force by means of transmission photoelasticity. Methods: Twelve photoelastic models were divided into three groups, with four models per group, according to the positioning of the sagittal section vertebrae L4-L5 (sections A, B and C). The simulation was performed using a 15N compression force, and the fringe orders were evaluated in the vertebral body L4 by the Tardy compensation method. Results: Photoelastic analysis showed, in general, a homogeneous distribution in the vertebral bodies. The shear forces were higher in section C than B, and higher in B than A. Conclusion: The posterior area of L4, mainly in section C, showed higher shear concentrations, corresponding to a more susceptible area for bone fracture and spondylolisthesis. Economic and Decision Analyses Development of an Economic or Decision Model. Level I

Análise fotoelástica da região inferior do corpo vertebral L4

OBJETIVO: Analisar as tensões geradas no corpo vertebral L4 quando submetida à força de compressão, utilizando a técnica da fotoelasticidade de transmissão. MÉTODOS: Doze modelos fotoelásticos foram utilizados e divididos em três grupos, sendo cada grupo formado por quatro modelos, de acordo com a localização do corte sagital nas vértebras L4-L5 (cortes A, B e C). A simulação foi realizada utilizando uma força compressão de 15 N e as ordens de franjas foram avaliadas no corpo vertebral L4 utilizando o método de compensação de Tardy. RESULTADOS: A análise fotoelástica mostrou que em geral, as tensões se distribuíram de forma homogênea nos corpos vertebrais. As tensões no corte C foram maiores que no B, que por sua vez foram maiores que no corte A. CONCLUSÃO: A região posterior do corpo vertebral L4, principalmente no corte C, apresentou maiores concentrações de tensões, sendo assim, é a área mais susceptível à fratura vertebral e à espondilolistese. Análises econômicas e de decisão. Desenvolvimento de modelo econômico ou de decisão, Nível de evidência I.

Long-Term Outcome After Monosegmental L4/5 Stabilization for Degenerative Spondylolisthesis With the Dynesys Device

STUDY DESIGN:: retrospective analysis of prospectively collected clinical data. OBJECTIVE:: To assess the long-term outcome of patients with monosegmental L4/5 degenerative spondylolisthesis treated with the dynamic Dynesys device. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:: The Dynesys® system has been used as a semirigid, lumbar dorsal pedicular stabilization device since 1994. Good short-term results have been reported, but little is known about the long-term outcome following treatment for degenerative spondylolisthesis at the L4/5 level. METHODS:: 39 consecutive patients with symptomatic degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis at the L4/5 level were treated with bilateral decompression and Dynesys instrumentation. At a mean follow-up of 7.2 years (range 5.0-11.2▒y) they underwent clinical and radiographic evaluation and quality of life assessment. RESULTS:: At final follow-up back pain improved in 89% and leg pain improved in 86% of patients compared to preoperative status. 83% of patients reported global subjective improvement. 92% would undergo the surgery again. 8 patients (21%) required further surgery due to symptomatic adjacent segment disease (6 cases), late onset infection (1 case), and screw breakage (1 case). In 9 cases radiological progression of spondylolisthesis at the operated segment was found. 74% of operated segments showed limited flexion-extension range of less than 4°. Adjacent segment pathology, though without clinical correlation, was diagnosed at the L5/S1 (17.9%) and L3/4 (28.2%) segments. In 4 cases asymptomatic screw loosening was observed. CONCLUSION:: Monosegmental Dynesys instrumentation of degenerative spondylolisthesis at L4/5 shows good long-term results. The rate of secondary surgeries is comparable to other dorsal instrumentation devices. Residual range of motion in the stabilized segment is reduced, and the rate of radiological and symptomatic adjacent segment degeneration is low. Patient satisfaction is high. Dynesys stabilization of symptomatic L4/5 degenerative spondylolisthesis is a possible alternative to other stabilization devices.

Long-term Outcome After Monosegmental L4/5 Stabilization for Degenerative Spondylolisthesis With the Dynesys Device.

STUDY DESIGN Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected clinical data. OBJECTIVE To assess the long-term outcome of patients with monosegmental L4/5 degenerative spondylolisthesis treated with the dynamic Dynesys device. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The Dynesys system has been used as a semirigid, lumbar dorsal pedicular stabilization device since 1994. Good short-term results have been reported, but little is known about the long-term outcome after treatment for degenerative spondylolisthesis at the L4/5 level. METHODS A total of 39 consecutive patients with symptomatic degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis at the L4/5 level were treated with bilateral decompression and Dynesys instrumentation. At a mean follow-up of 7.2 years (range, 5.0-11.2 y), they underwent clinical and radiographic evaluation and quality of life assessment. RESULTS At final follow-up, back pain improved in 89% and leg pain improved in 86% of patients compared with preoperative status. Eighty-three percent of patients reported global subjective improvement. Ninety-two percent would undergo the surgery again. Eight patients (21%) required further surgery because of symptomatic adjacent segment disease (6 cases), late-onset infection (1 case), and screw breakage (1 case). In 9 cases, radiologic progression of spondylolisthesis at the operated segment was found. Seventy-four percent of operated segments showed limited flexion-extension range of <4 degrees. Adjacent segment pathology, although without clinical correlation, was diagnosed at the L5/S1 (17.9%) and L3/4 (28.2%) segments. In 4 cases, asymptomatic screw loosening was observed. CONCLUSIONS Monosegmental Dynesys instrumentation of degenerative spondylolisthesis at L4/5 shows good long-term results. The rate of secondary surgeries is comparable to other dorsal instrumentation devices. Residual range of motion in the stabilized segment is reduced, and the rate of radiologic and symptomatic adjacent segment degeneration is low. Patient satisfaction is high. Dynesys stabilization of symptomatic L4/5 degenerative spondylolisthesis is a possible alternative to other stabilization devices.