Dual-model spectral sensing of D-fructose of a large linear range

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao Zhao ◽  
Rongqi Chen ◽  
Aonan Sun ◽  
Longhua Xu ◽  
Xiuhe Liu
Keyword(s):  
Linear Range ◽  
Dual Model ◽  
Spectral Sensing

FORCE MAJEURE, CHANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCES AND TERMINATION OF CONTRACT

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-44
Author(s):  
Shiyuan Han
Keyword(s):  
United Nations ◽  
Contract Law ◽  
Unified Model ◽  
The Other ◽  
Final Decision ◽  
Dual Model ◽  
Chinese Law ◽  
Force Majeure ◽  
United Nations Convention ◽  
Distinct Line

It is impossible to draw a distinct line between force majeure and change of circumstances, because the two overlap. In order to regulate both force majeure and change of circumstances, the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) has adopted a unified model in article 79, whereas Chinese law adopts a dual model by treating them as different things and regulating them in different articles. Where the purpose of a contract becomes impossible to achieve because of a force majeure and both the CISG and Chinese Contract Law (the CCL) adopt the same model of termination of the contract, the contract should be terminated by one party with a notice to the other party instead of ipso facto avoidance. In a case of a change of circumstances, in order to terminate the contract, both the CISG and the CCL actually follow the path of raising an action by a notice of avoidance or termination to theother party. Both approaches have their merits and demerits but the differences between them in practice are not as large as presumed. Where force majeure and change of circumstances overlap each other, possible ways for termination of the contract are for a party either to choose their preferred solution or to follow the lex specialis derogat generali. The latter way is preferred in this article; and while in an action for termination the judge may balance the interests of both parties in making a final decision, the uniform application of the law, the safety of the transaction and the fairness of the judgment may be ensured in so doing.

Semantic Health Mediation and Access Control Manager for Interoperability Among Healthcare Systems

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 87-98
Author(s):  
Abdullah Alamri
Keyword(s):  
Medical Information ◽  
Clinical Information ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
Patient Data ◽  
Dual Model ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Reference Information ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Semantic Mediation

Healthcare systems have evolved to become more patient-centric. Many efforts have been made to transform paper-based patient data to automated medical information by developing electronic healthcare records (EHRs). Several international EHRs standards have been enabling healthcare interoperability and communication among a wide variety of medical centres. It is a dual-model methodology which comprises a reference information model and an archetype model. The archetype is responsible for the definition of clinical concepts which has limitations in terms of supporting complex reasoning and knowledge discovery requirements. The objective of this article is to propose a semantic-mediation architecture to support semantic interoperability among healthcare organizations. It provides an intermediate semantic layer to exploit clinical information based on richer ontological representations to create a “model of meaning” for enabling semantic mediation. The proposed model also provides secure mechanisms to allow interoperable sharing of patient data between healthcare organizations.

scholarly journals Underwater Image Enhancement Based on Multi-Scale Fusion and Global Stretching of Dual-Model

Mathematics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 595
Author(s):  
Huajun Song ◽  
Rui Wang
Keyword(s):  
Image Enhancement ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Weight Coefficient ◽  
Color Contrast ◽  
Dual Model ◽  
Spatial Cues ◽  
Multi Scale ◽  
Imaging Model ◽  
Underwater Image ◽  
Enhancement Method

Aimed at the two problems of color deviation and poor visibility of the underwater image, this paper proposes an underwater image enhancement method based on the multi-scale fusion and global stretching of dual-model (MFGS), which does not rely on the underwater optical imaging model. The proposed method consists of three stages: Compared with other color correction algorithms, white-balancing can effectively eliminate the undesirable color deviation caused by medium attenuation, so it is selected to correct the color deviation in the first stage. Then, aimed at the problem of the poor performance of the saliency weight map in the traditional fusion processing, this paper proposed an updated strategy of saliency weight coefficient combining contrast and spatial cues to achieve high-quality fusion. Finally, by analyzing the characteristics of the results of the above steps, it is found that the brightness and clarity need to be further improved. The global stretching of the full channel in the red, green, blue (RGB) model is applied to enhance the color contrast, and the selective stretching of the L channel in the Commission International Eclairage-Lab (CIE-Lab) model is implemented to achieve a better de-hazing effect. Quantitative and qualitative assessments on the underwater image enhancement benchmark dataset (UIEBD) show that the enhanced images of the proposed approach achieve significant and sufficient improvements in color and visibility.

scholarly journals Potentiometric Carboxylate Sensors Based on Carbazole-Derived Acyclic and Macrocyclic Ionophores

Chemosensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Ville Yrjänä ◽  
Indrek Saar ◽  
Mihkel Ilisson ◽  
Sandip A. Kadam ◽  
Ivo Leito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Detection Limit ◽  
Vinyl Chloride ◽  
Anion Exchanger ◽  
Linear Range ◽  
Ph Sensitivity ◽  
Ion Selective Electrodes ◽  
Solid Contact ◽  
Response Characteristics ◽  
Potentiometric Response ◽  
Poly Vinyl Chloride

Solid-contact ion-selective electrodes with carbazole-derived ionophores were prepared. They were characterized as acetate sensors, but can be used to determine a number of carboxylates. The potentiometric response characteristics (slope, detection limit, selectivity, and pH sensitivity) of sensors prepared with different membrane compositions (ionophore, ionophore concentration, anion exchanger concentration, and plasticizer) were evaluated. The results show that for the macrocyclic ionophores, a larger cavity provided better selectivity. The sensors exhibited modest selectivity for acetate but good selectivity for benzoate. The carbazole-derived ionophores effectively decreased the interference from lipophilic anions, such as bromide, nitrate, iodide, and thiocyanate. The selectivity, detection limit, and linear range were improved by choosing a suitable plasticizer and by reducing the ionophore and anion exchanger concentrations. The influence of the electrode body’s material upon the composition of the plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) membrane, and thus also upon the sensor characteristics, was also studied. The choice of materials for the electrode body significantly affected the characteristics of the sensors.

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