Steel slag, is received from iron and steel production facilities in Turkey, and is up to 25-30% from steel production. These couldn’t have been reclamation for any field of use and free stored in nature. When the structure of this slag examined, it was contained metallic formation (Fe2O3, Al2O3, MnO2, MgO2 etc.) and oxide compositions (SiO2, CaO2 etc.). The aim of this project is investigate metallic content of steel slag used as fertilizer in plants. For this purpose, slag is used to determine the physical and chemical characterization. Then, it is separated from metallic content by using shaking table and multi gravity separative (MGS) method. After these procedures, there are determinate 6 groups with different densities and different grit size. Element analysis was made of these groups by atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS) and ICP-OES system. In addition, mineral analysis was determined by XRD device. Thus, within each group minerals have been identified. Slag-soil mixture was prepared for determination the highest yield of using six different slag groups as fertilizer in the plant. Thus, corn crops were grown in different combinations. Then harvested corn plants and done soil analysis of the plants. As a result of experiments, percentage of the most effective slag-soil composition for corn was determined. The highest yield in the slag pot was determined the rate of %12.5 and coarse-grained. Ideally, the slag content found to be chinerals such as merwinite (3CaO-MgO-2SiO2), akermanite (2CaO-MgO-2SiO2), gehlenite (2CaO-Al2O3-SiO2). Thus, it was detected the steel slags can be used as feed material for plants. Hence by maintaining the ecological balance economic contribution to the country was achieved.

During the evolution of humankind, development of frontal cortex has played a critical role, where higher brain function like emotions, self-consciousness, decisions…etc, were all related to frontal cortex. On the other hand, thalamus is usually associated with relaying the sensory signals from peripheral receptors. In order to understand the functional role of frontal cortex, the signal processing mechanisms in the thalamo-frontal cortical pathway became an important research issue. The aim of this experiment was to find a method to dissect a brain slice that contains a connecting route in vitro between thalamus and frontal cortex with functional activity. Through nerve fibers tracking technique using fluorescent-dye (DiI), it was understood that the 3D-space connection between thalamus and frontal surface was an upward curve with a turn of about 110 degrees and bending inwards from the two sides. If a conventional horizontal section was performed, the route would be cut-off and its integrity lost regardless of the direction. To solve this problem, a novel section method was developed to retain the route. Based on the route direction shown by the fluorescent-dye, a piece of brain block was cut and flattened of about 110 degrees. Other sections were performed as control for studying the effectiveness of the sectioning on the plane of the route. Finally, electrophysiological methods were used to verify the connection route was complete and functional. Thalamus-evoked extracellular field potentials in the frontal cortex were observed by changing stimulation strength, adjusting slice temperature and prepared oxygen supply and administration of drugs like CNQX and picrotoxin in the 110 degree flattened slice but not the others. It was found that the reaction was essentially a neuronal response, indicating the pathway between thalamus and frontal surface was retained substantially. With this novel brain slice technique, we can assess the functional connection between thalamus and frontal cortex and investigate the cellular mechanisms of the signal processing in this connection pathway. It is anticipated that present technique provides an important step to further elucidate the functional role of the frontal cortex. 在人類的演化史上，前額葉的發展扮演了極為重要的角色，凡舉情緒、自我意識、決策等，皆與前額葉有關。而丘腦通常與視覺、聽覺及本體感受如痛覺、觸覺、溫度覺的訊息傳遞有關。要了解前額葉的功能，丘腦到前額葉的徑路及訊息處理機制，便成為一個很重要的研究課題。本實驗的目的是尋找一個方法能在離體的腦切片上維持具有丘腦到前額葉連結的徑路並且有功能的活性。經由螢光染料(DiI)神經束追蹤技術，了解從丘腦至前額葉路徑的三度空間連結為一先向下再向上約110度的角度轉折，並同時先由內向外再轉向內的曲線，若用一般水平之切片方法，無論何種方向，其路徑必定會被切斷，不能保持其完整性。為了解決此問題，發展出一種可以保存其路徑的腦切片方法。依照螢光染料所顯示出的的路徑走向，在腦塊的皮質上切一刻痕，將腦塊以110度的角度展平，使其路徑處在一個平面上再切片。最後利用電生理的方法來證明所切出的連結路徑是完整且具有活性。改變在丘腦的刺激強度、調整腦切片(腦脊髓液)溫度、氧氣的供給以及施予藥物CNQX、picrotoxin，觀察其前額葉之電位變化，發現其反應確實為神經反應，表示從丘腦至前額葉的路徑已在這種特殊的腦切片中被完整保存。藉由這個方法，將有助於研究丘腦至前額葉功能性連結，神經網路結構，及其訊息處理機制，並期待以這樣一個全新的方法將來有助於瞭解前額葉的功能。

As the most dominant species on planet Earth's surface, humans have become the sole protectors of the planet, in charge of keeping it hospitable for billions of species. However, a swift look around Egypt's streets in contemporary 2007 showed proof of our exploitive use of fossil-fuels. Provoked by such a scene, I set out to discover the negatives of fossil-fuel consumption that more than 2 million websites were ready to detail. The increased CO2 emission, due to fossil-fuel use, is contributing to the greenhouse-effect, causing global-warming and thus leading to climate-change. This affects biodiversity by causing the eventual extinction of species, thus upsetting food-chains and affecting humanity in the long-run. Statistically 40 more years of consumption are left if the current rate-of-consumption persists. My proposal is to use solar-energy as an alternative power-source. Two requirements must be fulfilled: it must hold research potential and shouldn't suffer from problems associated with fossilfuels. 3rd-generation nanocrystalline dye-sensitised solar-cells have a conductive-glass-electrode coated with titanium-dioxide, then a layer of dye on it for light-absorption, electrolyte and finally a counterelectrode coated with graphite.\r In the dye-experiments, dyes extracted from fruits & vegetables, and the wavelengths of visible-lightspectra that they absorb, were examined using a UV-spectrophotometer. The solvent for the extraction-process was tested and ethanol was better than water because it actively extracts the dye while water doesn't help and contains ions that alter the dye's absorption-abilities. I combined 2 dyes: chlorophyll (absorbs the red & violet areas in spectrum) with blackberry (absorbs the green area) thus enabling the solar-cell to absorb the entire spectrum and maximising its power-reading. I investigated whether the dyes should be freshly-mixed or combined earlier (and used every time to build the cell). Freshly-mixing dyes is better because that stops the enzymes that were extracted out with the chlorophyll from denaturing blackberry's anthocyanins and rendering them dysfunctional thus the dyes work better maximising the power. Testing the dye-combination's concentration showed that the 6.25% concentration is the best because it can coat the TiO2 with a single-layer of dye instead of high concentrations that give multiple layers of dye which doesn't give good electron transition or low ones that don't give enough dye which means a lower amount of electrons are being excited and thus less power. In the material-section, anatase and rutile, TiO2's 2 major constituents (structurally identical but with different crystal-orientation), were compared and anatase proved itself better because of its smoother conduction-band. Different anatase particle sizes were examined and the smaller particles (4 nm) were better because of increased surface-area. I investigated the ways of coating the counterelectrode and found that using carbon-paste is the best. Ultimately my solar-cell's power-reading increased from 2.04 nW to 6.41 μW which is 3142 times the initial reading, a dramatic increase for a solar-cell whose size doesn't exceed 4 cm2. This proved the great research potential held by solar-energy. After extensive comparisons between the ups and downs of both fossil-fuels and solar-energy, solar-energy clearly proved itself the perfect alternative for powering our future.

在做這實驗之前，我花了很長一段時間思考一個問題：我如何能得到同\r 樣大小（均勻）的水珠陣列？我在家中各個角落放置許多水瓶，看看哪\r 個地方能培養出顆粒相同的水珠？ 往往肉眼見到整齊排列的水珠，一經\r 顯微鏡觀察，可就大小不齊整了。\r 第一篇中的實驗，幾乎是「水珠日記」，記載冷凝過程；其中我特地比對\r 「穩定的水蒸氣氣流」與「擾動的水蒸氣氣流」、「水蒸氣氣流與凝結盤\r 間溫度差別」、「凝結盤密度差別」、「凝結因子的重量百分濃度差別」、「水\r 蒸氣氣流之流速差別」，並加以複合比對。希望能找到產生均勻排列的條\r 件–探討水分子的自我組裝機制（Self Mechanism of Water Droplets）。\r 這其中提出『均勻假說』： 當條件合宜時，冷凝下降的細微水珠會產生\r free vortex ring，形成整齊的渦環組合，進而產生均勻排列的細微水珠陣\r 列。\r 實驗是藉由溶液密度小於水的設計，讓水蒸氣冷凝於液面上，並且因密\r 度較大而下沉。設計的要點是：儘量減少細微水珠自冷凝後的堆疊\r （coalescence），以呈現水珠原貌。\r 在第二篇實驗中，將對渦旋比例尺修正。渦旋本身難測大小，在空氣中\r 也不易觀察，但是若由水中觀看，可藉由空氣蕊長短估算。這次更進一\r 步考慮到排水速率、水深、排水口形狀、與極值。\r \r I have tried to ask a famous math professor if he can create a formula\r describing the ordered array of water droplets。〝Then, I should study Physics\r first !〞He said。\r Condensation is the thing we live with , being found everywhere, passing\r without notice。But we never know0 when it does start？\r This experiment presented here is actually the diary of the growth of water\r droplets through condensation。Through convection and vortex ring, it\r discusses the self assembly mechanism of water droplets and peep into the\r uniformity of the size of water droplets。\r Here, vortex ring plays an important role in the self assembly mechanism of\r water droplets which is not triggered in the daily life。\r By coalescence, water droplets grow bigger, but are not round again。We used\r the polymer film as template and designed the solution lighter than water, so\r the minute droplets will sink to the bottom and layer by layer。After seconds\r we may have multilayers of ordered array。\r This is the first step in discovering the uniformity of water droplets, besides, I\r made some correction to the Vortex-Ruler。Vortex-Ruler will be useful in\r researching the flying mechanism of butterfly and dragonfly as to judge\r which one induces more vortices。

逛夜市時看到有人在射飛鏢，我們突然想到，如果飛鏢射中每個點的機率都相等，那我們是不是可以由射中圓的機率，及外圍的面積來推知圓周率呢？我們先後進行射飛鏢及擲黑豆的實驗發現，實驗過程都不夠隨機而宣告失敗。於是我們以解析幾何的方式將實驗的樣本空間座標化，然後用EXCEL 試算表的亂數製造隨機點，並判斷隨機點的落點。 我們共製造了109個亂數數對，由所得數據分析π的近似值為3.141607304。 我們並進一步實驗發現當短軸的長度固定時，橢圓的面積與長軸的長度成正比。進而推得橢圓面積為 1/4 ×長軸×短軸×π 透過實驗我們也發現，邊長為2r 的正立方體最大圓柱、球體、圓錐體積比為3:2:1。並進一步推得半徑為r 的球體體積為 4/3 r3π 此外，我們思索幾個可以再深入探討的主題： 1. 三角函數Sinθ 的近似值。 2. 對數表的製作。 3. 無理數逼近速度及準確性的探討。

人眼所見點光源四週的光芒（我們稱為"星星長角"），夜間瞇眼時所見向上下方向射的特別長的光芒（我們稱之為"炫光萬丈"），這二種視覺中的光學現象無法用相機拍攝，但眼睛卻能夠看見。書上及網路上均無法找到合理的解釋。因此，我們設計了數個實驗來研究這些光學現象的成因。我們發現了星星長角的成因是由光對眼睛表面刮痕的繞射和光對眼睫毛的繞射雙重原因所產生。而炫光萬丈的成因則是光線經過眼球表面淚膜層的部分反射及部分折射所造成。The purpose of the research is to verify possible reasons of some optical phenomenon in human vision, including the star shape of a dot light source and glare upward or downward when one narrowing his/her eyes. These optical phenomenon can be seen by naked eyes but can not be taken photos with a camera. We find no detailed explains which can explain the cause of glare upward or downward on the internet or in books. So we designed several experiments trying to find out the cause of these optical phenomenon . In experiments, we figured out that diffractions by notches on the surface of eyes and eyelashes are both responsible for the star shape of a dot light source. The cause of glare when narrowing eyes is that partial reflection and partial refraction of light take place between boundary of air and tear film and boundary of tear film and cornea. The appearance of glare is closely related to the thickness of the tear film . When we narrow our eyes , the tear film is thicker. The thicker the tear film is ; the longer the glare is .Also, bended extent influence the length of glare. We figured out that the more bended the tear film is ; the longer the glare is.

剛開始考慮平分物件時，我們從二維的多邊形部分著手，後來發現已經有人做過相關研究，並且得到類似的結論。這個部份顯現出面積平分線與其包絡曲線間的密切關係。我們將其中的方法和結果加以歸納、改善，為了更全面地研究，我們推導出一般性的包絡方程。之後當我們推廣到三維領域時，發現四面體體積平分面與之前的結論有些相似之處，平分的情況卻也更複雜，我們將推導的結果用電腦軟體呈現出來，以便更深入地了解它。最後嘗試了相當抽象的高維積平分，結果仍具有工整的對稱性，讓我們充分領略了數學之美！When considering bisecting a subject, at first we focused our attention on 2-D case, polygons. But afterwards, we found there were already some similar studies conducted by other students, which indicated the close relation between the area-bisecting lines of a polygon and their envelope. We rearranged their methods and results, and then made further improvement. Moreover, in order to study the bisecting problem entirely, we derived the general envelope equation. Then when extending the generalization to the 3-D case, we came to the conclusion that tetrahedrons’ volume-bisecting planes is similar to that in 2-D, but the circumstances are more complex. We tried to show our result with the aid of software, hoping to understand it fully. Finally, we tried to do the case in higher dimension, which is very abstract, and the result was clear-cut symmetrical. During the studying process, we had seen “the beauty of mathematics.”

Deficiencies in clearance of apoptotic cells predispose to the development of autoimmune disease. This is evident in mice lacking the receptor tyrosine kinases Tyro3, Axl, and Mer that mediate uptake of apoptotic cells. Deficient mice exhibit an increased abundance of apoptotic cells in tissues and manifest diverse autoimmune conditions. To test these mice for the presence of autoantibodies to apoptotic cells, we generated spontaneous splenic B cell hybridomas and used microscopy to screen for clones reactive with apoptotic Jurkat cells. From hybridomas secreting IgG antibodies reactive with apoptotic cells, we selected one that recreated the major serum specificity for apoptotic cells. The antibody, LHC7.15, bound to an antigen that is differentially distributed between the nucleus and the cytoplasm in live and apoptotic cells. In late apoptotic cells, the antigen coalesces into aggregates that form blebs at the cell surface. Immunopurification of the antigen, followed by mass spectrometry, identifed a protein of 69kD whose partial sequence matched hnRNP P2. This multi-functional protein binds DNA, RNA, and several known RNP autoantigens. Our observations suggest that an RNP complex, formed and translocated to the cell surface in apoptosis, participates in the induction of linked sets of anti-RNP autoantibodies. Our results also implicate hnRNP P2 as a potential novel antigen involved in initiating and sustaining systemic autoimmune diseases.

Water is very vital in our lives as we cannot live without it. However our world is now facing a serious problem. Owing to the increasing population, water resources are scarce. In recent years, we can see that droughts have been affecting millions of people around the globe. In the meantime, people in developed countries have been wasting huge amount of water for flushing the toilet. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, 30% of household water goes toward flushing the toilet. Countries like China, US, Canada and UK are still using fresh water in flushing, consuming 190 million L of fresh water every day, not to mention the energy needed in pumping the water. In fact, it is not necessary to use so much water to flush away substances like tissue, hair, urine etc. The water we used is far more than we need. However, as we cannot control how much water is used when we flush, all water in the cistern is flushed away. Realizing the seriousness of water shortage and wastage in flushing, we tried to invent a device to conserve water by controlling the amount of flushing water used. Firstly, we study the principle of normal flushing system so as to understand why flushing cannot be controlled. Then, we tried to think of ways to control flushing. We have tried various methods and materials. After the 6-month testing and modification, we successfully invented Fast Fabulous Flush. It is a device which can be fit into existing cistern to conserve water. With our invention, users can control the amount of water flushed according to needs, so as not to waste unnecessary water. Our invention costs a low price which is no more than 2 US dollar. Also, it can be fit into existing cistern within 3 minutes with simple installation process. Most importantly, flushing water can be conserved effectively. It is estimated that around 200L of water can be saved per household every day.

「重複圖形」是本篇報告研究的問題，我們利用「方程式」建立一個尋找重複圖形，並証明其個數的方法。利用此方法得出下面的結論：1.會形成lap 2 的凸多邊形只有2 種，即三角形和四邊形。(1)「lap 2 三角形」只有1 種，即等腰直角三角形。(2)「lap 2 四邊形」只有1 種，即二邊之比為1： 且內角是45°、135°的平行四邊形。2.會形成lap 3 的凸多邊形只有2 種，即三角形和四邊形。(1)「lap 3 三角形」只有1 種，即內角為30°–60°–90°的直角三角形。3.其他的lap k 三角形：(1)任意內角為30°–60°–90°的直角三角形都是lap 3k²，其中k是正整數。(2)邊長比為1：m： 的直角三角形是lap (m²+1)k²三角形，其中m、k是正整數。 To find repeated figures, we construct a method to search them with the help of algebraic equations. Here we arrive at：1. There are only two kinds of lap 2 convex polygons, triangles and quadrilaterals. (1) The only lap 2 triangle is isogonal right-angled. (2) The only lap 2 quadrilateral is the one that contains angles 45°, 90° and two neighboring sides with the ratio 1: . 2. There are also two kinds of lap 3 convex polygons, triangles and quadrilaterals. (1) The only lap 3 triangle is the one with angles 30°, 60° and 90°. 3. Other kinds of lap k triangles are listed as following: (1) A triangle with angles 30o, 60°, 90° is a lap 3k², the k is a natural number. (2) A right-angled triangle whose ratio is 1 : m : is a lap (m2+1)k², the m and the k are natural numbers.

The set consist two units; the first shall be at the school headmaster office, a box with some openings at the front in which the number of the class is written. In each opening there is lamp which lighting to show the teacher attending in the class, each class has a certain colored lamp.

奈米科技是二十世紀末、二十一世紀初新興的科學技術，由於它是在1~100 nm（n = 10-9）的尺度內改造原子及分子排列，創造新物質【1】，將顛覆傳統改造物性，被預言將帶來人類的第四波工業革命，對物理、電子、光電、化工、材料、生醫、機電各領域帶來巨大衝擊。『蓮』是世界上最早的被子植物之一，在一億四千萬年前就生長在地球上，蓮的分布甚廣，從印度、中國、日本、北美到西伯利亞到處都有蓮的蹤跡。蓮的生命力強，很能適應環境，美國加州大學曾試驗培植古代蓮子，經過1300 年的沉睡，古代蓮子仍然正常發芽【2】。台灣的蓮花是十七世紀的移民，自中國帶來種植的。『奈米科技』和『蓮』這兩個不同年代的產物名詞如何連結在一起，他們怎樣相互依存；這正是本文討論的重點，也是了解『奈米科學』很好的例子。本文藉出汙泥而不染，闡述蓮花的自潔（self-cleaning）效應。一般在奈米技術中，簡稱『蓮花效應』【3】，包含清潔機制、成因；使用觀察紀錄自潔狀況情形，幫助對蓮花自潔過程的掌握。期望能對具有蓮花效應的奈米結構提供良好的意見。本研究的結果發現，蓮花效應強的植物，幾乎具有高抗水性。而抗水性是來自奈米結構和表層蠟質，這兩個特質也是蓮葉、芋頭葉等高蓮花效應的植物所具備的，所以我們推論:奈米結構和表層蠟質越發達，抗水性越好，則植物葉面的蓮花效應越強。Nano technology is one of the most advanced technologies now. Since it will alter and rearrange the fundamental structures of atoms and particles within the space of 1~100 nm (n=10-9) the coming industrial revolution depends on it. Nano technology will pose dramatic impact upon a variety of specific fields including physics, electronics, photon electronics, chemical industries and so on. Lotus is one of the most primitive covered-seed plants. It has existed since 140 million years ago and has spread in wide areas. The University of California made lotus seeds that have been frozen for 1300 years sprouted. The Taiwanese lotus seeds were transported from China in the 1600s. The researchers are to probe into the relationship between the nature of lotus and nanotechnology to understand the potential significance of this newly developed technology. The researcher employed the direct observation and tape recording to collect the objective data of the individual growth steps of lotus to analyze the self-cleaning effect of the lotus. In the conclusive part, the application of the Lotus Effect and the creative technology will be discussed and analyzed with the hope to prescribe both a conclusive experimental principles and a further direction for the manufacturing systems related to the developing Lotus Effect. The researchers of the study found that those plants, which have high quality of Lotus Effect, are given the nature of resisting water, which is the consequence of two features namely, the nano-structures and the surface wax. And the leaves of lotus, potato all have these two features. Therefore, it is inferred that the more efficient mechanism of the nano-structure and surface wax and Lotus Effects the plants are, the more effects of the water-resistance function will the plants achieve.