Cotton is produced in over 50 countries worldwide, averaging 20-24 million metric tons per year. Most of the cotton produced is being traded and exported as a commodity in an international market. The quality of cotto...Cotton is produced in over 50 countries worldwide, averaging 20-24 million metric tons per year. Most of the cotton produced is being traded and exported as a commodity in an international market. The quality of cotton, however, is highly variable, making it difficult to determine its commercial value or price. Cotton classification provides objective assessment of cotton quality and it is the basis for determining the cotton price. Though manual cotton classification is still commonly used in establishing the cotton price, instrument cotton classifi- cation is rapidly spreading in the cotton industry. InternationalOrganization such as the Task Force on Commercial Standard- ization of Instrument Testing of Cotton (CSITC) operated under the authority of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) are actively promoting instruments to replace manual cotton classification worldwide. The USTER_ HVI has been the key instrument in the successful implementation of every existing instrument classing project, and will continue to be in the future.展开更多
Rectus sheath hematoma (RSH) is a rare bleeding site which can be life-threatening. Our aim was to analyze clinical features, diagnosis, treatment and outcome of these cases in a general hospital. Results: During a pe...Rectus sheath hematoma (RSH) is a rare bleeding site which can be life-threatening. Our aim was to analyze clinical features, diagnosis, treatment and outcome of these cases in a general hospital. Results: During a period of 24 months, 8 cases of RSH were diagnosed (0.1% of all inpatients). Mean age was 79.4 years (y, SD +/- 14.1). 75% were female. 7 patients (pts) were on therapy with oral anticoagulants (OAC), 2 had a history of additional therapy with aspirin (ASA), 4 had low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) for bridging of OAC therapy. 4 pts had INR values between 3.1 - 4.4. One pt with liver cirrhosis (Child A), mild thrombocytopenia had ASA and LMWH prophylactically. Five pts (63%) were coughing. Main symptom was localized pain in 7 pts. One pt was incidentally diagnosed on a CT scan performed for different reason. 7 pts had a palpable mass of the abdominal wall. 5 RSH were diagnosed with CT, 2 with ultrasound, 1 clinically. All pts were treated conservatively. In 7 pts vitamine K and Beriplex®?was substituted to reverse OAC. 4 pts received blood transfusions (1 - 4 units). The mean change of hemoglobin (Hb) was 37 g/l (SD +/- 22 g/l). The renal function was impaired in 7 pts (mean creatinine clearance 51 ml/min +/- 12.4) and declined further. 3 out of 8 pts died (38%, age 90 - 92 y, all female). In these patients, the observed change in Hb was 42 - 58 g/l. 2 pts had combination of VKA and LMWH. 1 pt had VKA only. Conclusion: Acute abdominal pain in pts with any form of OAC or therapy to inhibit platelet function should always raise suspicion about RSH. Extensive blood loss, shock and aggravation of renal failure can be fatal. In majority of cases, the hematoma is palpable and should prompt further examination of the abdominal wall. It is crucial to normalize coagulation parameters and to correct intravascular volume depletion to avoid shock and further decline of renal failure.展开更多
The tensile properties of a series of soybean protein yarns are tested in USTER THINKPAID Ⅲ. A nonlinear viscoelastic model has been proposed to describe the tensile behavior of soybean protein yarns. The model is co...The tensile properties of a series of soybean protein yarns are tested in USTER THINKPAID Ⅲ. A nonlinear viscoelastic model has been proposed to describe the tensile behavior of soybean protein yarns. The model is composed of a Maxwell element, a linear spring and a nonlinear spring. The tensile properties of soybean protein yam are analyzed. The stress-strain curves of the yams are fitted. The average breaking tenacity and specific work of rupture are calculated using the average breaking strain. Comparisons indicate that theoretical predictions conform the experimental results very well.展开更多
Further evidence of the fast-moving global trend towards total control of yarn quality comes with the news that Uster Technologies has now delivered 1.5 million of its USTER QUANTUM yarn clearers.
文摘Cotton is produced in over 50 countries worldwide, averaging 20-24 million metric tons per year. Most of the cotton produced is being traded and exported as a commodity in an international market. The quality of cotton, however, is highly variable, making it difficult to determine its commercial value or price. Cotton classification provides objective assessment of cotton quality and it is the basis for determining the cotton price. Though manual cotton classification is still commonly used in establishing the cotton price, instrument cotton classifi- cation is rapidly spreading in the cotton industry. InternationalOrganization such as the Task Force on Commercial Standard- ization of Instrument Testing of Cotton (CSITC) operated under the authority of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) are actively promoting instruments to replace manual cotton classification worldwide. The USTER_ HVI has been the key instrument in the successful implementation of every existing instrument classing project, and will continue to be in the future.
文摘Rectus sheath hematoma (RSH) is a rare bleeding site which can be life-threatening. Our aim was to analyze clinical features, diagnosis, treatment and outcome of these cases in a general hospital. Results: During a period of 24 months, 8 cases of RSH were diagnosed (0.1% of all inpatients). Mean age was 79.4 years (y, SD +/- 14.1). 75% were female. 7 patients (pts) were on therapy with oral anticoagulants (OAC), 2 had a history of additional therapy with aspirin (ASA), 4 had low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) for bridging of OAC therapy. 4 pts had INR values between 3.1 - 4.4. One pt with liver cirrhosis (Child A), mild thrombocytopenia had ASA and LMWH prophylactically. Five pts (63%) were coughing. Main symptom was localized pain in 7 pts. One pt was incidentally diagnosed on a CT scan performed for different reason. 7 pts had a palpable mass of the abdominal wall. 5 RSH were diagnosed with CT, 2 with ultrasound, 1 clinically. All pts were treated conservatively. In 7 pts vitamine K and Beriplex®?was substituted to reverse OAC. 4 pts received blood transfusions (1 - 4 units). The mean change of hemoglobin (Hb) was 37 g/l (SD +/- 22 g/l). The renal function was impaired in 7 pts (mean creatinine clearance 51 ml/min +/- 12.4) and declined further. 3 out of 8 pts died (38%, age 90 - 92 y, all female). In these patients, the observed change in Hb was 42 - 58 g/l. 2 pts had combination of VKA and LMWH. 1 pt had VKA only. Conclusion: Acute abdominal pain in pts with any form of OAC or therapy to inhibit platelet function should always raise suspicion about RSH. Extensive blood loss, shock and aggravation of renal failure can be fatal. In majority of cases, the hematoma is palpable and should prompt further examination of the abdominal wall. It is crucial to normalize coagulation parameters and to correct intravascular volume depletion to avoid shock and further decline of renal failure.
文摘The tensile properties of a series of soybean protein yarns are tested in USTER THINKPAID Ⅲ. A nonlinear viscoelastic model has been proposed to describe the tensile behavior of soybean protein yarns. The model is composed of a Maxwell element, a linear spring and a nonlinear spring. The tensile properties of soybean protein yam are analyzed. The stress-strain curves of the yams are fitted. The average breaking tenacity and specific work of rupture are calculated using the average breaking strain. Comparisons indicate that theoretical predictions conform the experimental results very well.
文摘Further evidence of the fast-moving global trend towards total control of yarn quality comes with the news that Uster Technologies has now delivered 1.5 million of its USTER QUANTUM yarn clearers.
