Evaluating and Comparing the Natural Cell Structure and Dimensions of Honey Bee Comb Cells of Chinese Bee,Apis cerana cerana (Hymenoptera: Apidae) and Italian Bee,Apis mellifera ligustica (Hymenoptera: Apidae)

The hexagonal structure of the honey bee comb cell has been the source of many studies attempting to understand its structure and function. In the storage area of the comb, only honey is stored and no brood is reared. We predicted that honey bees may construct different hexagonal cells for brood rearing and honey storage. We used quantitative analyses to evaluate the structure and function of the natural comb cell in the Chinese bee, Apis cerana cerana and the Italian bee, A. mellifera ligustica. We made cell molds using a crystal glue solution and measured the structure and inclination of cells. We found that the comb cells of A. c. cerana had both upward-sloping and downward-sloping cells; while the A. m. ligustica cells all tilted upwards. Interestingly, the cells did not conform to the regular hexagonal prism structure and showed irregular diameter sizes. In both species, comb cells also were differentiated into worker, drone and honey cells, differing in their diameter and depth. This study revealed unique differences in the structure and function of comb cells and showed that honey bees design their cells with precise engineering to increase storage capacity, and to create adequate growing room for their brood.     

Assessment of the hip reduction angle for predicting osteoarthritis of the hip in the Labrador Retriever

Hip palpation has been used to provide semiquantitative information regarding passive joint laxity and susceptibility to hip dysplasia. The purpose of this study was to: (1) evaluate the intra- and inter-examiner repeatability of the hip reduction angle measured at 4 months of age by three examiners using manual goniometry and an electromagnetic tracking system; (2) compare the hip reduction angle measured with manual goniometry to the hip reduction angle measured with the electromagnetic tracking system; and (3) evaluate the hip reduction angle, distraction index and Ortolani manoeuvre at 4 months of age as predictors of the development of hip osteoarthritis at 12 months of age in 11 Labrador Retriever dogs. Intra- and inter-examiner repeatability was demonstrated for both the manual and electromagnetic goniometric measurement of the hip reduction angle (coefficient of variation < 4.3% and < 6.1%; and P = 0.163 and P = 0.836 respectively). The hip reduction angle measured by manual goniometry was moderately correlated to the hip reduction angle measured by the electromagnetic tracking system (r = 0.603, P < 0.0000). The hip reduction angle measured by manual and electromagnetic goniometry was a poor predictor of osteoarthritis at 12 months of age (r = 0.231, P < 0.062, and r = 0.321, P < 0.01). The distraction index was moderately correlated with the development of osteoarthritis by 12 months of age (r = 0.493, P < 0.0000). The Ortolani sign was sensitive (100%) but not specific (41%) for the development of osteoarthritis at 12 months of age. The hip reduction angle did not further quantify the Ortolani manoeuvre as a predictor of osteoarthritis in Labrador Retrievers.     

THE PRINCIPLE OF COMPILING CITY WATER SUPPLY HYDROGEOLOGICAL MAPS AND THE DISCUSSION OF ITS METHOD

On the basis of outlining our present situation of city water supply and itsgeological map compilation,this paper suggests a new principle which should befollowed in the compiling work of city water supply hydrogeological maps and themain contents of compilation and the ways of expression as one of the map com-piliing plans to be discussed in this field.     

New Method of Founding Profile Equations and Pressure Angle Formula to the Cylindrical Cam Mechanism with Slide Roller-Follower

According to existent problems on design and application of the cylindrical cam mechanism with the slide roller-follower, the one correct concept about profile design and pressure angle is presented. Based on this concept, the theoretical profile,practical profile,meshing surface equations and pressure angle formula of the cam mechanism are built up by using opp.rotation analysis and offset surface principle. This method is very simple and clear, and avoids the abstract analysing process in meshing principle. The mathematic models built by this paper can be used to design,manufacture and check this type of cam mechanism correctly, and also create conditions to make deeply meshing property analysis of this mechanism.     

Voltage Fluctuation and Flicker Mitigation Using STATCOM

Voltage fluctuation and flicker is one of the main causation that imperils reliability of power supply. Steelmaking EAF with large load of distribution network produces large impact and interference on the public electric network in operation. So it is very important to control reactive power for voltage fluctuation and flicker mitigation. STATCOM possessing high response speed is an effective measure to mitigate voltage fluctuation and flicker of distribution network. Here, comparing to static var compensation, many advantages of STATCOM are analyzed. Operation principles COM mitigating voltage fluctuation and flicker, general control strategies and control method are introduced cussed. The researching pivot and trend in the future are also discussed. of STAT- and discussed. The researching pivot and trend in the future are also discussed.     

小麦随机多交后代中抗条锈(Puccinia striiformis)性的选择

本试验用16个被认为可能具有水平抗性的小麦品种为基础材料,采用乙烯利化学杀雄或太谷核不育为手段进行随机多交,以相对抗病性综合指数(RRCI)表示抗病性强度,研究了小麦条锈病水平抗性的遗传力及人工选择下的遗传进度,结果指出:1)随机多交的后代系统中,出现了一些抗条锈性显著高于优良亲本的系统。2)抗条锈性的遗传力较高:化     

喷油泵回油压力对油耗测试精度的影响及解决方法

为提高发动机的油耗测试精度，对影响油耗测试精度的主要原因及其解决方法进行了分析研究和试验。试验表明：柱塞式喷油泵的回油压力是影响测试精度的主要原因，用软件消除回油压力信号和用消波器消除回油压力波，是消除回油压力影响、提高油耗测试精度最简便可靠的方法。     

豆油乙二醇乙醚酯生物柴油燃料特性研究

以乙二醇乙醚和精制大豆油在金属钠催化下合成出了豆油乙二醇乙醚酯生物柴油,考察了该生物柴油作为替代燃料在性能方面与柴油的差别;研究了作为柴油添加剂,其加入量对混合燃料性能的影响。结果表明,豆油乙二醇乙醚酯生物柴油的燃料特性达到了国外生物柴油生产标准,可以直接作为柴油使用,也可与矿物柴油掺合使用,提高了柴油的使用性能。