Military Academy

About: Military Academy is a based out in . It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Fuzzy logic. The organization has 2478 authors who have published 3003 publications receiving 33188 citations.

Application of dendritic cells stimulated with Trichinella spiralis excretory–secretory antigens alleviates experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis

Abstract: The parasitic nematode, Trichinella spiralis (T. spiralis), exerts an immunomodulatory effect on the host immune response through excretory–secretory products (ES L1) released from encysted muscle larvae. Our model of combined T. spiralis infection and experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) in Dark Agouti (DA) rats demonstrated a significant reduction in EAE severity in infected animals. Recently, we have created an immune status characteristic for the live infection by in vivo application of dendritic cells (DCs) stimulated with ES L1 products of T. spiralis muscle larvae. Moreover, these cells were able to ameliorate EAE when applied 7 days before EAE induction. ES L1-stimulated DCs increased production of IL-4, IL-10 and TGF-β, and decreased production of IFN-γ and IL-17, both at the systemic level and in target organs. A significant increase in the proportion of CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ T cells was found among spleen cells, and CNS infiltrates from DA rats treated with ES L1-stimulated DCs before EAE induction, compared to controls injected with unstimulated DCs. Regulatory T cells, together with elevated levels of IL-10 and TGF-β, are most likely involved in restraining the production of Th1 and Th17 cytokines responsible for autoimmunity and thus are responsible for the beneficial effect of ES L1-educated DCs on the course of EAE. Our results show that ES L1 antigen-stimulated DCs are able not only to provoke, but also to sustain anti-inflammatory and regulatory responses regardless of EAE induction, with subsequent amelioration of EAE, or even protection from the disease.

A continuous variable quantum deterministic key distribution based on two-mode squeezed states

Abstract: The distribution of deterministic keys is of significance in personal communications, but the existing continuous variable quantum key distribution protocols can only generate random keys. By exploiting the entanglement properties of two-mode squeezed states, a continuous variable quantum deterministic key distribution (CVQDKD) scheme is presented for handing over the pre-determined key to the intended receiver. The security of the CVQDKD scheme is analyzed in detail from the perspective of information theory. It shows that the scheme can securely and effectively transfer pre-determined keys under ideal conditions. The proposed scheme can resist both the entanglement and beam splitter attacks under a relatively high channel transmission efficiency.

Normalized weighted geometric Dombi Bonferroni mean operator with interval grey numbers: Application in multicriteria decision making

Abstract: The main purpose of this paper is to provide a multi-criteria decision-making that combines interval grey numbers and normalized weighted geometric Dombi-Bonferroni mean operator to address the situations where attribute values take the form of interval grey numbers under uncertain information. As in recent decade, evaluation objects are becoming more and more complicated, the interval grey numbers (GNs) are employed to more accurately express uncertainty of the evaluation objects. Firstly, operations and comparison method for interval grey numbers are defined. Subsequently, the interval grey number normalized weighted geometric Bonferroni mean (GNWGBM) operator, is presented accordingly in some desirable characteristics.

Small circular microstrip antenna with dual-frequency operation

Abstract: By using a single shorting pin and a single probe feed, the dual-frequency operation of the circular microstrip antenna is demonstrated. This dual-frequency design can result in a much reduced antenna size and provide a tunable frequency ratio of ~2.55 – 3.83 for the two operating frequencies. Typical experimental results are presented.

Assessing Gains in Language Proficiency, Cross-Cultural Competence, and Regional Awareness During Study Abroad: A Preliminary Study

Abstract: As a critical part of the internationalization movement in college curricula, study abroad initiatives are becoming more and more popular and the need to assess their outcomes more and more evident. While numerous studies have investigated the language gain associated with study abroad, researchers are also beginning to look at potential gains in the areas of cultural and regional competence. This study presents a theoretical background for a three-tiered model for assessing student outcomes during study abroad in three domains—language proficiency, cross-cultural competence, and regional awareness—and presents the quantitative data gathered from the implementation of this model. Results show the feasibility of assessing these outcomes in a holistic manner through formal assessment instruments and participant coaching pre- and post-immersion.