Abstract: Methods are provided herein for determining the likelihood that a subject, such as an asymptomatic subject, has chlamydial pelvic inflammatory disease. In some embodiments, the method can determine the likelihood that a pharmaceutical agent is effective for treating a subject that has chlamydial pelvic inflammatory disease. In other specific non-limiting examples, the method predicts endometritis and elevated pathogen burden. The subject is a female, such as a human female.

Abstract: A monitoring system for turbulence of the atmospheric boundary layer under a wind drift sand flow environment includes: a meteorological tower, a hot-wire bracket and a plurality of observation frames, which are vertically and cooperatively arranged in parallel. The hot-wire bracket is arranged close to the meteorological tower, and the plurality of observation frames are symmetrically distributed on the two sides of a region formed by the meteorological tower and the hot-wire bracket. The meteorological tower is cooperatively provided thereon with a first group of experimental instruments for measurements; the hot-wire bracket is cooperatively provided thereon with a hot-wire probe assembly; and each observation frame is cooperatively provided thereon with a second group of experimental instruments for measurements.

Abstract: A real-time synchronous measurement system for multiple factors such as a wind-blown sand electric field, sand particle electrification and wind speed, comprising: a first support, a second support, a third support, and an electric field instrument disposed vertically in parallel. A 3D ultrasonic anemometer (4), a wind speed meter (3), a temperature and humidity detector (1), and a weather vane (2) are installed on and connected via data cables to the first support. A probe (7) of the electric field instrument is installed on the second support. A piezoelectric kinetic energy sensor (5) is installed on the third support. A data collector (6) is installed between and connected via data cables to the first support and the third support. A real-time sand particle mass-to-charge ratio instrument is further comprised. A computer (12) is installed between and connected via data cables to the second support and the real-time sand particle mass-to-charge ratio instrument.

Abstract: A monitoring system for turbulence of the atmospheric boundary layer under a wind drift sand flow or sand dust storm environment comprises: a meteorological tower (6), a hot-wire bracket (9) and a plurality of observation frames (10), which are vertically and cooperatively arranged in parallel. The hot-wire bracket (9) is arranged close to the meteorological tower (6), and the plurality of observation frames (10) are symmetrically distributed on the two sides of a region formed by the meteorological tower (6) and the hot-wire bracket (9). The meteorological tower (6) is cooperatively provided thereon with a first group of experimental instruments for measurements; the hot-wire bracket (9) is cooperatively provided thereon with a hot-wire probe assembly (8); and each observation frame (10) is cooperatively provided thereon with a second group of experimental instruments for measurements.

Abstract: A real-time synchronous measurement system for multiple factors such as a wind-blown sand electric field, sand particle electrification and wind speed, comprising: a first support, a second support, a third support, and an electric field instrument disposed vertically in parallel. A 3D ultrasonic anemometer (4), a wind speed meter (3), a temperature and humidity detector (1), and a weather vane (2) are installed on and connected via data cables to the first support. A probe (7) of the electric field instrument is installed on the second support. A piezoelectric kinetic energy sensor (5) is installed on the third support. A data collector (6) is installed between and connected via data cables to the first support and the third support. A real-time sand particle mass-to-charge ratio instrument is further comprised. A computer (12) is installed between and connected via data cables to the second support and the real-time sand particle mass-to-charge ratio instrument.

Abstract: A magnetic suspension supporter for a direct tension test apparatus, includes an upper end cap and a lower end cap for fixing a sample, an upper chain and a lower chain connected to the upper and lower end caps respectively, an upper joint and a lower joint connected to the other ends of the upper and lower chains respectively, the lower joint being fixed to the test machine foundation. In addition, the upper and lower end caps, the upper and lower chains, the upper and lower joints as well as the supporter having a common vertical axis and being arranged in a cascade form, characterized in that a sample supporter is arranged between the lower end cap and the test machine foundation. The sample supporter is composed of a pair of upper magnet provided at the underside of the lower end cap and lower magnet on the upside of the test machine foundation, which constitute two magnets structure. The polarity directions of the two magnets are reversed and the same polarity is arranged oppositely on the axis.

Abstract: A magnetic suspension supporter for a direct tension test apparatus, includes an upper end cap and a lower end cap for fixing a sample, an upper chain and a lower chain connected to the upper and lower end caps respectively, an upper joint and a lower joint connected to the other ends of the upper and lower chains respectively, the lower joint being fixed to the test machine foundation. In addition, the upper and lower end caps, the upper and lower chains, the upper and lower joints as well as the supporter having a common vertical axis and being arranged in a cascade form, characterized in that a sample supporter is arranged between the lower end cap and the test machine foundation. The sample supporter is composed of a pair of upper magnet provided at the underside of the lower end cap and lower magnet on the upside of the test machine foundation, which constitute two magnets structure. The polarity directions of the two magnets are reversed and the same polarity is arranged oppositely on the axis.

Abstract: A method of managing digital rights in a network without a central license server where each instance of the program broadcasts its identification into the network, and any instance of the program detecting its own license code from another node closes down. A closing program may also generate a close down message to the conflicting program.

Abstract: A system for discovering, identifying and managing ad hoc networks and facilitating the communications within that network is disclosed. An addition to the network interface mediates discovery of adjacent computers with the same addition running and the exchange of profiles between these computers to allow device sharing and routing.

Abstract: A method of managing digital rights in a network without a central license server where each instance of the program broadcasts its identification into the network, and any instance of the program detecting its own license code from another node closes down. A closing program may also generate a close down message to the conflicting program.

Abstract: A system for discovering, identifying and managing ad hoc networks and facilitating the communications within that network is disclosed. An addition to the network interface mediates discovery of adjacent computers with the same addition running and the exchange of profiles between these computers to allow device sharing and routing.