Strategies for an efficient implementation of the Gauss-Bessel quadrature for the evaluation of multicenter integral over STFs

In a previous work, a new Gauss quadrature was introduced with a view to evaluate multicenter integrals over Slater-type functions efficiently. The complexity analysis of the new approach, carried out using the three-center nuclear integral as a case study, has shown that for low-order polynomials its efficiency is comparable to the SD. The latter was developed in connection with multi-center integrals evaluated by means of the Fourier transform of B functions. In this work we investigate the numerical properties of the Gauss-Bessel quadrature and devise strategies for an efficient implementation of the numerical algorithms for the evaluation of multi-center integrals in the framework of the Gaussian transform/Gauss-Bessel approach. The success of these strategies are essential to elaborate a fast and reliable algorithm for the evaluation of multi-center integrals over STFs.     

食品中苯甲酸、山梨酸含量测量不确定度的评估

对按照SN 04024—87方法测定食品中苯甲酸、山梨酸含量的测量不确定度进行评估。该测量方法为相对测量法，前处理等过程直接用B类评定比较困难，直接以多次重复测量数据为依据，即以A娄评定为主、B类评定为辅的方法，结果更为客观、准确，完全适合实际操作。     

The influence of the mesophase on the transverse and longitudinal moduli and the major poisson ratio in fibrous composites

Expressions for the evaluation of the transverse and longitudinal elastic moduli and the major Poisson ratio of unidirectional fiber composites are derived. The model described is based on the correct version of Kerner's model, which in our case is conveniently modified by introducing a mesophase layer between the fiber and the matrix in the representative volume element surrounding the typical fiber. The expression for the longitudinal elastic modulus derived in this paper, and the law of mixtures already presented in previous papers, give concordant results. Therefore, the law of mixtures, taking the mesophase also into account, and the two-term unfolding model for the mesophase are used for the evaluation of its extent and its properties. The model was applied to a glass filament-epoxy resin composite and its predictions were found to be in good agreement with the experimental data.     

Planning and combining of isochronous stability studies of CRMs

The first part of this paper discusses some critical factors in planning and evaluation of isochronous stability studies. Recommendations on the number of time-points, number of items, and number of replicates to be measured on each unit are given. In general, more than two time-points should be used. The effect of batch heterogeneity can be eliminated by spreading the results over more units. An approach for combining two or more isochronous stability studies is developed in the second part. This approach includes a potential correction of the earlier stability study, pooling of data of the stability studies, and an uncertainty evaluation taking into consideration the uncertainty of the initial correction. The statistical basis for this approach is developed and equations for evaluation of the uncertainty of stability of the combined study are given.     

Evaluation of an aqueous KOH digestion followed by hexane extraction for analysis of PCDD/Fs and dioxin-like PCBs in retailed fish

Aqueous KOH digestion followed by hexane extraction has been employed in the extraction of dioxins (polychlorinated dibenzo- p -dioxins, dibenzofurans and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls) for biological samples, but there are no reports on its evaluation. Therefore, we report here the evaluation of this extraction for the analysis of dioxins in retailed fish. The effect of the alkaline digestion on dioxins was evaluated by estimation of recoveries. The recoveries of dioxins after the alkaline digestion were good (79-106%) in various kinds of retailed fish except tuna. In tuna, loss of octachlorodibenzofuran (OCDF) was clearly observed, however, the loss was corrected by internal-standard quantification; (13)C12-labeled OCDF was added before the alkaline digestion. Comparative study showed that alkaline digestion followed by hexane extraction provides extraction efficiencies of dioxins equal to those of conventional Soxhlet extraction in fish. Additionally, in analysis of a certified reference fish sample with this extraction, the values obtained for certified isomers were almost equal to the certified values. Since the present method is very simple and inexpensive, it would be useful for analysis of dioxins in retailed fish.     

一种解决一维卷积中信息丢失的简捷方法

提出一种弥补因卷积造成信息丢失的简捷方法。理论推导表明,非中心点评估导数的卷积整数正好是若干中心点评估导数卷积整数的线性组合,而后者在修正的Savitzky-Golay表中可以找到。本法提供一种产生任意点评估卷积整数的捷径,表格编排成易于参考的形式。     

Qualitative evaluation of chromatographic data from quality control schemes using a support vector machine

The qualitative evaluation of chromatographic data in the framework of external quality assurance schemes is considered in this paper. The homogeneity in the evaluation of chromatographic data among human experts in samples with analytes close to the limit of detection of analytical methods was examined and also a Support Vector Machine (SVM) was developed as an alternative to experts for a more homogeneous and automatic evaluation. A set of 105 ion chromatograms obtained by anti-doping control laboratories was used in this study. The quality of the ion chromatograms was evaluated qualitatively by nine independent experts (associating a score from 0 to 4) and also more objectively taking into account chromatographic parameters (peak width, asymmetry, resolution and S/N ratio). Results obtained showed a high degree of variability among experts when judging ion chromatograms. Experts applying extremely outlying evaluation criteria were identified and excluded from the data used to develop the SVM. This machine was built providing the system with qualitative information (scores assigned by experts) and with objective data (parameters) of the ion chromatograms. A seven-fold cross-validation approach was used to train and to evaluate the predictive ability of the machine. According to the results obtained, the SVM developed was found to be close to the reasoning process followed by the homogeneous human expert group. This machine also could provide a scoring system to sort laboratories according to the quality of their results. The qualitative evaluation of analytical records using a scoring system allowed the identification of the main factors affecting the quality of chromatographic analytical data, such as the specific analytical technique applied and the adherence to guidelines for reporting positive results.     

Correcting measurement errors using reference materials in method validation

Quality assurance and method validation are needed to reduce false decisions due to measurement errors. In this context accuracy and standard uncertainty for the analytical method need to be considered to ensure that the performance characteristics of the method are understood. Therefore, analytical methods ought to be validated before implementation and controlled on a regular basis during usage. For this purpose reference materials (RMs) are useful to determine the performance characteristics of methods under development. These performance parameters may be documented in the light of a method evaluation study and the documentation related to international standards and guidelines. In a method evaluation study of Pb in blood using reference samples from the Laboratoire Toxicologie du Quèbec, Canada, a difference between the systematic errors was observed using a Perkin-Elmer Model 5100 atomic absorption spectrometer and a Perkin-Elmer Model 4100 atomic absorption spectrometer, both with Zeeman background correction. For measurement of blood samples, the performance parameters obtained in the method evaluation studies, i.e. slopes and intercepts of the method evaluation function (MEF), were intended to be used for correcting the systematic errors. However, the number of MEF samples was insufficient to produce an acceptable SD for the MEF slopes to be used for correction. In a method evaluation study on valproate in plasma using the SYVA's EMIT assay on COBAS MIRA S a significant systematic error above the concentration 300 mmol dm^–3 was demonstrated (slope 0.9541) and consequently the slope was used for correction of results. For analytes, where certified RMs (CRMs) exist, a systematic error of measurements can be reduced by correcting errors by assessment of the trueness as recommended in international guidelines issued by ISO or the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). When possible, the analysis of several RMs, covering the concentration range of interest, is the most useful way to investigate measurement bias. Unfortunately, until recently only few RMs existed and only few had been produced and certified by specialized organizations such as NIST or the Standards, Measurements and Testing (SMT, previously BCR) programme. Due to the lack of such RMs, network organizations are nowadays established with the aim of supporting the correct use and production of high-quality CRMs.     

ENPDA: an evolutionary structure-based <Emphasis Type="Italic">de novo</Emphasis> peptide design algorithm

Summary One of the goals of computational chemists is to automate the de novo design of bioactive molecules. Despite significant advances in computational approaches to ligand design and binding energy evaluation, novel procedures for ligand design are required. Evolutionary computation provides a new approach to this design endeavor. We propose an evolutionary tool for de novo peptide design, based on the evaluation of energies for peptide binding to a user-defined protein surface patch. Special emphasis has been placed on the evaluation of the proposed peptides, leading to two different evaluation heuristics. The software developed was successfully tested on the design of ligands for the proteins prolyl oligopeptidase, p53, and DNA gyrase.     

31P nuclear magnetic resonance titrations: Simultaneous evaluation of all pH-dependent resonance signals

The simultaneous evaluation of ali pH-dependent resonance signals (or multiplets) of an NMR titration offers a substantially increased accuracy and significance. The number of linearly independent titration equilibria is determined by graphical matrix rank analysis. The chemical shifts of all pH-dependent resonance lines are plotted against each other (chemical shift or CS diagrams) indicating whether a single or more titration equilibria are NMR spectrometrically observable and how far they overlap with each other. An iterative curve-fitting program allowing the simultaneous evaluation of all (pH) curves is available, from which pK values and chemical shifts of all species can be calculated. The starting pK values for the iteration need only be estimated very approximately (accuracy ±1–2 units). The titration end-points do not have to be experimentally accessible. The different methods for the simultaneous evaluation of all pH-dependent NMR signals are exemplified in the ³¹P NMR titration of thiamine pyrophosphate. In this case either the observed resonance lines (two doublets in a broad band proton decoupled spectrum) or the calculated chemical shifts for this AB system can be evaluated. A titration of sodium pyrophosphate was performed and evaluated for comparison.     

非正常食用油鉴别新方法(一): 三种辣椒碱残留量的液相色谱-质谱分析

非正常食用油(俗称地沟油)是我国食品安全领域亟须解决的问题。准确可行的地沟油检测方法被分析工作者广泛关注。由于国人的饮食习惯,辣味调料在餐饮业应用广泛,而辣椒碱是引起辣味的主要化学物质,因此可作为鉴别地沟油的潜在指标。本文采用固相萃取-液相色谱-串联质谱技术,建立了食用油中3种微量辣椒碱(辣椒素、二氢辣椒素及壬酸香草酰胺)的检测方法。首先用20 g/L氢氧化钠水溶液提取油样中的辣椒碱,再将提取液用C18小柱富集净化后进行液相色谱-质谱检测。用该法对国家食品安全风险评估中心提供的67个盲样进行了分析,结果表明辣椒碱是一个良好的地沟油特征指示物。凭借这3种辣椒碱指标,阳性样品正确识别率达到75%,阴性样品正确识别率达到100%。目前本方法已经成为国家卫生部最新公布的4种地沟油仪器检测方法之一。     

基于相关因素的遥感影像辐射质量度量模型研究

目前遥感影像辐射质量评价多以目视判读为主,具有很强的主观性。针对如何客观、全面地评价遥感影像辐射质量这一问题,本文研究了一种利用质量相关因素来评价遥感影像辐射质量的度量模型。该模型提取遥感影像的四个因素指标,即亮度、清晰度、信息量和纹理特征,采用相关分析法计算各个因素指标的权值。对于清晰度指标,通过改进梯度函数,研究了新的清晰度提取方法。实验证明,对于多种不同类型的遥感影像,本模型所得的评价结果可较好地符合人眼的视觉感受。该遥感影像辐射质量度量模型能够客观、定量地分析遥感影像辐射质量,同时与主观评价具有一致性。     

Evaluation of results derived from the analysis of certified reference materials – a user-friendly approach based on simplicity

Certified reference materials (CRMs) have now been in regular use for several decades. Their production and certification are regulated by international standards. But, even today there are no agreements on procedures for evaluating results obtained by the users. As a consequence, the way CRM results are treated in the literature leaves a lot to be desired. A statistical evaluation is rarely, if ever, described in published reports. The most common approach is to compare the found mean and/or range with the certified range and then state if the mean falls within the certified range, or if the two ranges overlap. If this happens, the analyst is usually satisfied. In addition, usually no regard is paid to the fact that the certified interval is based on a 95% confidence interval (CI) and the found interval on standard deviation and that this evaluation has little, if any, statistical relevance. Long-term evaluation of a CRM often consists in nothing more than producing a control chart, which relates the found results to the certified mean and CI. This paper is an attempt to improve the situation by providing a set of easy-to-use guidelines for evaluating results from CRMs. During the process we have identified different areas in which there is a need for such guidelines: 1.?short-term evaluation of a single, or multiple, determination at one or several specific times; 2.?identification of systematic and random errors; 3.?evaluation of CRMs when used in a collaborative trial of a method; and 4.?long-term evaluation for monitoring an analytical process over extended periods of time. It is important that the guidelines do not require expert competence in statistics from the analyst. Such obstacles would probably render most guidelines unused.     

Comparative evaluation of chemical and environmental online and CD-ROM databases

In a constantly expanding world of chemical and environmental information sources, the need for their evaluation gains more and more importance. This paper presents a comparative evaluation of datasources of online databases and databases on CD-ROM (called CD-ROMs in this paper) in the field of environmental chemicals. The approach is based on research results gained in the years 1996/1997. The authors are aware that changes in the database industry may lead to different results. Before the actual evaluation process can be carried out, two major procedures are necessary, namely, the selection of sets of datasources and the definition of evaluation criteria. In order to perform the difficult task of an evaluation based on several criteria, a general order relation has to be introduced. Methods of partially ordered set theory are applied, and the results are visualized by the technique of Hasse diagrams. On the basis of these evaluation results, the datasources are grouped and then evaluated. It will be shown that there are groups of datasources with quite specific property profiles, and only two groups turn out to be relatively better than the others.     

用ISO《测量不确定度表达指南》评估ICP-AES法测定不确定度

用国际通用的方法评估出ICP－AES法测定不确定度，考虑不确定度的主要来源包括仪器的精密度、标准物质标称值的不确定度以及制备溶液过程中引起的不确定度，推导出各种传播系数表达式，计算出各种不确定度分量并将其合成，并以测定钢铁中磷含量为例，提供了计算过程所需的各参数的采集和计算方法，所用的方法同样适用于以线性回归标准曲线法获得测定结果不确定度的评估。     

Evaluation of results derived from the analysis of certified reference materials - a user-friendly approach based on simplicity

Certified reference materials (CRMs) have now been in regular use for several decades. Their production and certification are regulated by international standards. But, even today there are no agreements on procedures for evaluating results obtained by the users. As a consequence, the way CRM results are treated in the literature leaves a lot to be desired. A statistical evaluation is rarely, if ever, described in published reports. The most common approach is to compare the found mean and/or range with the certified range and then state if the mean falls within the certified range, or if the two ranges overlap. If this happens, the analyst is usually satisfied. In addition, usually no regard is paid to the fact that the certified interval is based on a 95% confidence interval (CI) and the found interval on standard deviation and that this evaluation has little, if any, statistical relevance. Long-term evaluation of a CRM often consists in nothing more than producing a control chart, which relates the found results to the certified mean and CI. This paper is an attempt to improve the situation by providing a set of easy-to-use guidelines for evaluating results from CRMs. During the process we have identified different areas in which there is a need for such guidelines: 1. short-term evaluation of a single, or multiple, determination at one or several specific times; 2. identification of systematic and random errors; 3. evaluation of CRMs when used in a collaborative trial of a method; and 4. long-term evaluation for monitoring an analytical process over extended periods of time. It is important that the guidelines do not require expert competence in statistics from the analyst. Such obstacles would probably render most guidelines unused.     

Three-dimensional polymer gel dosimetry: basic physical properties of the dosimeter

This study concentrated on assessment of the basic physical properties of a polymer gel dosimeter evaluated by NMR. For this, BANG-2 type polymer gel was prepared. The dosimeters were irradiated by ⁶⁰Co gamma photons and by 4, 6 and 18 MV X-ray photons for doses in the range 0–50 Gy. The multi-echo CPMG sequence was used for the evaluation of T₂-relaxation times in the irradiated gel dosimeters. Dependence of 1/T₂ in terms of the following factors was studied: absorbed dose, energy of applied radiation, temperature during NMR evaluation, time between irradiation and NMR evaluation and strength of the magnetic field. An exponential dependence of the 1/T₂ response on absorbed dose in the range 0–50 Gy was observed, while in the range 0–10 Gy the data could be fitted by a linear function. This paper also describes the dependence of 1/T₂ response on: radiation energy, strength of magnetic field and time from irradiation of the dosimeters to NMR evaluation. Increase of gel dosimeter 1/T₂ response with the decrease of the temperature during NMR evaluation has been qantitatively described. The polymer gel dosimetry system used in this study proved that it is a reliable system for three-dimensional dose distribution measurement.     

Fluorescence of sunscreens adsorbed to dielectric nanospheres: parallels to optical behavior on hacat cells and skin

Sunscreens applied to the skin are retained primarily in the stratum corneum, where they adsorb and act as a barrier preventing UV penetration to deeper layers. Photophysical properties of sunscreens have traditionally been studied either in solvents, which are very different from skin, or in skin or complex artificial skin systems, which are difficult to handle. The purpose of this study was to determine whether polystyrene nanospheres could serve as an improvement over solvents for evaluation of the photophysical properties of sunscreens without the presence of autofluorescence from and interactions with specific skin biomolecules. We used HaCat cells and excised skin for this comparative study with nanospheres. Fluorescence spectral properties of common hydrophobic sunscreens octyl salicylate, padimate O (2-ethylhexyl-4-dimethylaminobenzoate) and octyl methoxycinnamate adsorbed to 220 nm polystyrene spheres are similar to those of sunscreens adsorbed to HaCat cells and excised skin. Specifically, similarity in the emission peaks and their approximate positions, excitation peak positions and a measurable reduction in scattering upon sunscreen addition suggest that polystyrene nanospheres constitute a useful system to evaluate the photophysical properties of topical sunscreens and may serve as a model system for high-throughput evaluation of potential sunscreens. An unexpected result of this comparative study was the observation of an increase in a specific skin component emission caused by addition of padimate O.     

Initial design of a dilute sulfuric acid pretreatment process for aspen wood chips

A preliminary process design for dilute sulfuric acid pretreatment of aspen wood chips in order to obtain fermentable sugars has been prepared and subjected to an economic evaluation. The process design was prepared according to experimental data on the kinetics of dilute sulfuric acid prehydrolysis and particle size effects obtained in this study and our previous work. The initial economic evaluation shows woodchips are 56% of the cost of production, whereas the reactor is only 4%, and the comminution operation is just under 10%, indicating that the process economics are extremely vulnerable to feedstock costs and are thus yield-sensitive. Although chances for major cost improvements by modification of the reactor design and finding alternatives to dry milling of aspen chips to small (20–80 mesh) particles needed for acid penetration and enzymatic saccharification are not great, design improvements of the process will necessitate development of a cheaper acid resistant pretreatment reactor and a less energy intensive comminution system. Experimental results on effects of particle size on the dilute acid pretreatment design are presented.     

近红外光谱相似性评估结合局部回归方法无损检测苹果糖度

基于Bayesian相似性评估方法结合偏最小二乘局部回归,对苹果近红外数据库进行数据挖掘。通过相似性计算方法搜索出与预测样品相近的近红外光谱,形成校正子集后采用局部回归方法获得待测样品的相关信息。该方法所建立局部模型的平均检验标准偏差(SEV)约为0.57,分析30个预测样品的预测标准偏差(SEP)约为0.61;基于马氏距离的传统方法建立的偏最小二乘局部模型的平均SEV为0.59,分析30个待测样品的预测SEP为0.64;而采用整个数据库建立的全局偏最小二乘模型的SEV约为0.65,分析30个预测样品SEP约为0.70。基于Bayesian相似性评估的局部回归方法在苹果糖度的近红外无损定量分析中获得较好的应用结果,在实际应用中该方法比全局回归方法具有更强的适用性,为近红外光谱分析提供了新的分析工具。