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Cellular Automata For The Flow Simulations On The Earth Surface, Optimization Computation Process, Juraj Cirbus, Michal Podhoranyi

Applied Mathematics & Information Sciences

The spreading of water across terrain is not a simple and isolated process. The spread of water is a part of the more general water cycle. Many commercial software exist for water modelling, but their correct use requires a considerable knowledge of water modelling, and about the study area. Using the relatively simple principle of cellular automata (CA) it is possible to obtain results which compare well with real measurements. This article describes using a CA for simulating the spreading of liquid, using comparatively simple rules and conditions which include several factors affecting the spreading of water such as slope, …

A Novel Model For The Evolution Of Online Public Opinion Based On Fuzzy Cellular Automata Rules In Directed World Networks, Tao Chen, Jie Lin

Applied Mathematics & Information Sciences

In this paper, a model of Cellular Automata model (CA), which contains four essential characters composed of Emotional tendencies of current netizen, self-confidence, the impact and sentiment orientation from other netizens, was designed for the evolution of online public opinion. To establish the relationship between the state of current netizen and the impact rate from other netizens. This study has adopted the rule-based fuzzy system.With the support of some experts from the Psychology area, 70 fuzzy rules with different weight have been formulated. Through the analysis of the simulation results, the opinion concentration, polarization, are revealed. The results of simulation …

Different Types Of Periodic Activities In A Calcium Oscillation Model, Li Yuanhua, Zhou Yi, Ji Quanbao

Applied Mathematics & Information Sciences

In this paper, a model proposed by Marhl et al. is considered to investigate the effect of several parameters on the calcium bursting oscillation behavior. Different types of bursting are presented. Fast-slow burster analysis and first return map are used to explain the mechanism of the four types of bursting. The results are instructive for understanding the role of these parameters played in complex dynamics in the Marhl-Haberichter calcium oscillation model.

A Dynamic Programming Algorithm For Circular Single-Stranded Dna Tiles Secondary Structure Prediction, Zhang Kai, Huang Xinquan, Shi Xiaolong, Qiang Xiaoli, Song Tao, Shi Xinzhu

Applied Mathematics & Information Sciences

The design of DNA sequences is critical for many research fields such as DNA self-assembly, DNA hybridization arrays, DNA computing, and PCR-based applications. DNA secondary structure prediction is the key part for these DNA nanotechnologies. In this paper, we present a dynamic programming algorithm to predict the secondary structure of single-stranded DNA tiles. The algorithm calculates all possible maximum matches based on the nearest-neighbour model and global energy minimization. Experimental results show that the algorithm performers significantly to predict secondary structures for single-stranded DNA tiles.

2013 Scholarly Productivity Report, Missouri University Of Science And Technology

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Scholarly Productivity Reports

No abstract provided.

Ethel Austin Martin Program In Human Nutrition, The First Decade: Progress Report –1997-2006, Ethel Austin Martin Program

Ethel Austin Martin Program Publications

Archived: 2024-01-11

The advancement of knowledge in the science of human nutrition is approached through both research and educational programs. There are active research projects initiated from within the E.A. Martin Program, as well as collaborative efforts with other investigators from SDSU and the region. Financial support in the form of pilot project awards is provided to faculty at SDSU who propose collaborative nutrition projects that utilize a multidisciplinary approach. Educational programs include formal courses, as well as support for invited seminar speakers. The annual E.A. Martin Distinguished Lecture in Human Nutrition has been a long standing tradition at SDSU, …

Scholarworks Statistics - November 2013, Scholarworks

ScholarWorks Reports

For the month of November 2013, ScholarWorks recorded a total of 27,078 full-text downloads and 17,653 page views.

Ists, November 2013, Iowa Academy Of Science

ISTS Newsletter

In this issue:

--News

--Opportunities

Developing Paradise: Tourism, The Local Community, And Nature In Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic, John Ripton Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Las Terrenas, a town in the Samanà province of the Dominican Republic, has experienced phenomenal growth of its tourist industry. Electricity only arrived in Las Terrenas in the late 1990s, yet today, more than 70 hotels and other establishments offer thousands of rooms in tourist accommodations. In little more than two decades, the population of Las Terrenas has mushroomed from a few hundred to nearly 20,000. While the forces of commercial development integrate Las Terrenas into the global economy, its municipal infrastructure simply has not kept pace. The national government finances the construction of roads and other projects to promote …

Adipose And Muscle Tissue Gene Expression Of Two Genes (Ncapg And Lcorl) Located In A Chromosomal Region Associated With Cattle Feed Intake And Gain, Amanda K. Lindholm-Perry, Larry Kuehn, William T. Oliver, Andrea K. Sexten, Jeremy R. Miles, Lea Ann Rempel, R. A. Cushman, Harvey C. Freetly

Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center: Reports

A region on bovine chromosome 6 has been implicated in cattle birth weight, growth, and length. Non-SMC conodensin I complex subunit G (NCAPG) and ligand dependent nuclear receptor corepressor-like protein (LCORL) are positional candidate genes within this region. Previously identified genetic markers in both genes were associated with average daily gain (ADG) and average daily feed intake (ADFI) in a crossbred population of beef steers. These markers were also associated with hot carcass weight, ribeye area and adjusted fat thickness suggesting that they may have a role in lean muscle growth and/or fat deposition. The purpose …

Developing An International Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Reference Panel., Anthony Desoyza, Amanda J. Hall, Eshwar Mahenthiralingam, Pavel Drevinek, Wieslaw Kaca, Zuzanna Drulis-Kawa, Stoyanka Stoitsova, Tom Coenye, James Zlosnik, Jane Burns, Isabelle Sa Correia, Daniel Devos, Jean-Paul Pirnay, Timothy Kidd, David Reid, Jim Manos, Jens Klockether, Litz Wiehlmann, Burkhard Tuemmler, Siobhan Mcclean, Craig Winstanley

Articles

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a major opportunistic pathogen in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients and causes a wide range of infections among other susceptible populations. Its inherent resistance to many antimicrobials also makes it difficult to treat infections with this pathogen. Recent evidence has highlighted the diversity of this species, yet despite this, the majority of studies on virulence and pathogenesis focus on a small number of strains. There is a pressing need for a P. aeruginosa reference panel to harmonize and coordinate the collective efforts of the P. aeruginosa research community. We have collated a panel of 43 P. aeruginosa strains …

Elisabeth Croll. Feminism And Socialism In China. London, Henley, And Boston: New York: Routledge, 2011., Lin Jiao

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Social And Structural Barriers Faced By Gender And Sexual Minorities In Obtaining Female Reproductive, Montida Fleming

CwiC-PH

The Problem

• Lesbian women are less likely to have health insurance and less likely to receive routine Pap tests compared their heterosexual counterparts.¹
• Transgendered males were found to be less likely to receive preventative health services such as pap tests due to both lack of insurance and discrimination by healthcare providers.²
• Barriers may include:

Stigma and discrimination

Lack of compassion, sensitivity, and gender literacy by healthcare workers

Lack of health insurance

Misconceptions about risk in female bodied people who do not have sex with males

Language used by public health advocates regarding preventative care for female reproductive organs

Northwest Houston Academic Center Newsletter- November 2013, Brumfield Jean Elizabeth

Newsletter Collections

No abstract provided.

Multi-Physical Study Of Mems Resonators And Oscillators, Xiaobo Guo

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

First, this research presents experimental and theoretical investigation of the response of micro scale dual-plate thermal-piezoresistive resonators (TPR) and self-sustained oscillators (TPO) to different gases and pressures. It is demonstrated that the resonant frequency of such devices follows particular trends in response to the changes in the surrounding gas and its pressure. A mathematical model has been derived to explain the damping dependent frequency shift characteristic of TPO. The solution of the model indicates that the stiffness of the actuator beam decreases as the value of damping coefficient drops at lower gas density caused by the change in the gas …

With Green In Mind: Formative Influences On Ecological Mindedness, Shannon Burgert

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study investigates the formative experiences that nurture ecological habits of mind in youth. The study builds on the ecological habits of mind defined by Moroye and Ingman: caring, a sense of interconnectedness, and ecological integrity. A combination of methods was used in this study: in-depth phenomenologically based interviewing, and educational criticism and connoisseurship. Data collection included two interviews each with five teenagers, one interview each with the teens' mothers, photographing of artifacts, and a focus group with six additional teenagers. Observations and interpretations were filtered through ecological and aesthetic lenses.

Several key findings emerged. First, it is proposed that …

Development Of A Biosensor For Investigating Membrane Curvature Sorting, Joshua C. Black

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The physical structure of cellular membranes plays a critical role in lipid and protein sorting. A novel biosensor was developed to probe the influence of curvature on sorting. This biosensor mimics large, two-dimensional membranes in dynamic equilibrium, achieves high spatial resolution between curvature and molecules of interest, and has high sensitivity, enough for single particle detection. The biosensor consists of continuous supported lipid bilayer formed over nanoparticles (40 to 200 nm diameter) deposited on a glass substrate. The nanoparticles determine the extent of curvature. This biosensor is the first to observe large-scale 2-dimensional diffusion of biomolecules on a supported lipid …

Automatic Domain Identification For Linked Open Data, Sarasi Lalithsena, Pascal Hitzler, Amit P. Sheth, Prateek Jain

Kno.e.sis Publications

Linked Open Data (LOD) has emerged as one of the largest collections of interlinked structured datasets on the Web. Although the adoption of such datasets for applications is increasing, identifying relevant datasets for a specific task or topic is still challenging. As an initial step to make such identification easier, we provide an approach to automatically identify the topic domains of given datasets. Our method utilizes existing knowledge sources, more specifically Freebase, and we present an evaluation which validates the topic domains we can identify with our system. Furthermore, we evaluate the effectiveness of identified topic domains for the purpose …

Prism #75, November 2013, Office Of The Provost

Prism: Western Michigan University's Newsletter for Academic Affairs

No abstract provided.

Magnetic Interaction Reversal In Watermelon Nanostructured Cr-Doped Fe Nanoclusters, Maninder Kaur, Qilin Dai, Mark Bowden, Mark H. Engelhard, Yaqiao Wu, Jinke Tang, You Qiang

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

Cr-doped core-shell Fe/Fe-oxide nanoclusters (NCs) were synthesized at varied atomic percentages of Cr from 0 at. % to 8 at. %. The low concentrations of Cr (%) were selected in order to inhibit the complete conversion of the Fe-oxide shell to Cr₂O₃ and the Fe core to FeCr alloy. The magnetic interaction in Fe/Fe-oxide NCs (~25 nm) can be controlled by antiferromagnetic Cr-dopant. We report the origin of σ-FeCr phase at very low Cr concentration (2 at. %) unlike in previous studies, and the interaction reversal from dipolar to exchange interaction in watermelon-like Cr-doped core-shell NCs.

Jamaica Bay Benthic Mapping: Ground Truth Study, Robert Michael Cerrato, Alison M. Flanagan, Roger D. Flood, Lee Holt, Juliet Kinney

Working Papers

Special report (State University of New York at Stony Brook, Marine Sciences Research Center ; 139

Science In Swimming Iv, Stephen J. Langendorfer

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

No abstract provided.

Bold Leader Or Bully? Interpreting Chinese Regional Maritime Behavior, Harrison I. Fried

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Since 2009, tensions have increased markedly between China and its maritime neighbors over disputed territories in the East and South China Seas. China’s neighbors accuse it of acting like a bully, alleging that China engages in behavior that is aggressive, inappropriate, and oppressive. But can such accusations be substantiated through objective analysis, or is bullying truly in the eye of the beholder? Further, is China simply acting boldly, albeit in a manner that is justifiable, as it emerges as a leader in the region? The purpose of this thesis was to determine whether labeling China’s behavior as “bullying” (as China’s …

Fluttering Beauty, Jonathan Jeffrey

SCL Faculty and Staff Publications

This article chronicles the efforts of Lillian Iona (Tyne) Pace (1925-2010) in getting the Viceroy butterfly designated as the Kentucky state butterfly.

Wallace And Incipient Structures: A World Of "More Recondite" Influences, Charles H. Smith

DLPS Faculty Publications

Alfred Russel Wallace is well-known for his co-discovery of the principle of natural selection. Natural selection is usually considered a process, but it is not clear that Wallace regarded it in exactly these terms. In fact he more likely thought of the relationships involved as representing what we would now term a “state space,” a negative feedback loop wherein populations are maintained at healthy levels through elimination of the unfit. Both before and after the advent of natural selection Wallace clung to the idea that “more recondite forces” were shaping the nature and direction of evolution; this is especially evident …

Paul Orwin Tssa Fall 2012, Paul Orwin

Teaching Skills Study Awards (TSSA) Reports

Enhances faculty's teaching by attending a conference devoted to university teaching, a high-impact practice, evidence-based practice or a newly developing teaching practice.

Bailey’S Eastern Woodrat (Neotoma Floridana Baileyi): Species Conservation Assessment, Melissa J. Panella

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission: Publications

The primary goal in development of at-risk species conservation assessments is to compile biological and ecological information that may assist conservation practitioners in making decisions regarding the conservation of species of interest. The Nebraska Natural Legacy Project recognizes the Bailey’s eastern woodrat (Neotama floridana baileyi) as a Tier I at-risk species. Provided are some general management recommendations regarding Bailey’s eastern woodrats. Conservation practitioners will need to use professional judgment for specific management decisions based on objectives, location, and site-specific conditions. This resource was designed to provide an overview of our current knowledge of Bailey’s eastern woodrats and may aid in …

A Bioinformatics Method For Identifying Rna Structures Within Human Cells, Stephen Donald Huff

Physics Seminars

Single-stranded, negative-sense RNA (ssRNA-) serves many varied roles within the eukaryotic cell. Currently known examples include snRNA (short nuclear), snoRNA (short nucleolar), tRNA (transfer), siRNA (silencing), miRNA (micro), and others [1,2]. Unknown examples are currently being studied, also, including the long, non-coding ssRNA- found in the nuclear paraspeckle, a component of unknown function located within the eukaryotic nucleus and comprised of ssRNA- sequences transcribed from so-called ‘junk’ DNA [3,4]. While a growing list of confirmed physiological functions have been attributed to ssRNA-, additional roles likely exist and have yet to be discovered. Further, since ssRNA- is known to bind to …

Molecular Mechanisms Of Disease-Causing Missense Mutations, Shannon Stefl, Hafumi Nishi, Marharyta Petukh, Anna R. Panchenko, Emil Alexov

Publications

Genetic variations resulting in a change of amino acid sequence can have a dramatic effect on stability, hydrogen bond network, conformational dynamics, activity and many other physiologically important properties of proteins. The substitutions of only one residue in a protein sequence, so-called missense mutations, can be related to many pathological conditions, and may influence susceptibility to disease and drug treatment. The plausible effects of missense mutations range from affecting the macromolecular stability to perturbing macromolecular interactions and cellular localization. Here we review the individual cases and genome-wide studies which illustrate the association between missense mutations and diseases. In addition we …

Immunoproteomic Analysis Of Proteins Expressed By Two Related Pathogens, Burkholderia Multivorans And Burkholderia Cenocepacia, During Human Infection., Minu Shinoy, Ruth Dennehy, Lorraine Coleman, Stephen Carberru, Kirsten Schaffer, Máire Callaghan, Sean Doyle, Siobhan Mcclean

Articles

Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) is an opportunistic bacterial pathogen that causes chronic infections in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). It is a highly antibiotic resistant organism and Bcc infections are rarely cleared from patients, once they are colonized. The two most clinically relevant species within Bcc are Burkholderia cenocepacia and Burkholderia multivorans. The virulence of these pathogens has not been fully elucidated and the virulence proteins expressed during human infection have not been identified to date. Furthermore, given its antibiotic resistance, prevention of infection with a prophylactic vaccine may represent a better alternative than eradication of an existing infection. We …