scholarly journals An extension of a norm inequality for a semi-discrete g*λ function

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-197
Author(s):  
Caroline Sweezy
Keyword(s):  
Norm Inequality ◽  
Orthogonality Condition ◽  
Rate Of Change ◽  
Nonsmooth Domain ◽  
Numerical Coefficient ◽  
Geometric Decay

A norm inequality for a semi-discrete g*?(f) function is obtained for functions, f, that can be written as a sum whose terms consist of a numerical coefficient multiplying a member of a family of functions that have properties of geometric decay, minimal smoothness and almost orthogonality condition. The theorem is applied to the rate of change of u, a solution to Lu = div?f in a bounded, nonsmooth domain ? Rd, d?3, u = 0 on ??.

Decreasing water pressure cues ‘bailout’ in seaweed-associated crustaceans

2020 ◽  
Vol 653 ◽  
pp. 121-129
Author(s):  
RB Taylor ◽  
S Patke
Keyword(s):  
Water Pressure ◽  
Rapid Change ◽  
Brown Seaweed ◽  
Model System ◽  
Rate Of Change ◽  
Suitable Habitat ◽  
Changing Light ◽  
Surface Increase ◽  
Reduced Water ◽  
Transparent Chamber

Small mobile crustaceans are abundant on seaweeds. Many of these crustaceans rapidly abandon their host if it is detached from the seafloor and floats towards the surface, but the trigger for this ‘bailout’ behaviour is unknown. We tested 2 potential cues, i.e. rapid change in light and rapid change in water pressure, using >1 mm epifauna on the brown seaweed Carpophyllum plumosum as a model system. Bailout occurred in response to reduced water pressure, but not to changing light, as (1) bailout occurred at similar rates in light and dark, (2) bailout occurred on the seafloor when water pressure was reduced within a transparent chamber by the equivalent of ~0.5 m depth or more, and (3) little bailout occurred when water pressure was held constant within the chamber while seaweeds were raised to the surface. Increase in pressure (simulating sinking) did not induce bailout. The rate of bailout increased with increasing magnitude of pressure reduction but was not influenced greatly by the rate of change of pressure within the range tested (up to an equivalent of 0.4 m depth s-1). The use of pressure rather than light as a cue for bailout is consistent with the need for seaweed-associated crustaceans to rapidly abandon a detached host and relocate to suitable habitat during both day and night.

NUMERICAL COEFFICIENT FOR ENDOMETRIAL CANCER INDIVIDUAL RISK EVALUATION IN POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN

2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 461-465
Author(s):  
Lev Bershteyn ◽  
Dmitriy Vasilev ◽  
Tatyana Poroshina ◽  
Igor Berlev
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Endometrial Cancer ◽  
Risk Evaluation ◽  
Tumor Response ◽  
Molecular Genetic ◽  
Response To Treatment ◽  
Individual Risk ◽  
The Past ◽  
Genetic Landscape ◽  
Numerical Coefficient

Increased frequency of endometrial cancer (EC) since the beginning of this century exceeds that of breast cancer and to a large extent can be attributed to dynamics of parameters, which characterize hormonal and metabolic status of ill women and molecular genetic landscape of transforming endometrium. During the past few years there are suggested several options for a personalized assessment of the risk of EC. The aim of this article is to propose and justify own version of this score with the idea of its further not only retrospective but also prospective testing both in relation to the risk of developing endometrial cancer as well as an additional marker helping to predict tumor response to treatment.

Dry Matter Production and Rate of Change of Harvest Index at High Temperature in Peanut

Crop Science ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 146 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Q. Craufurd ◽  
P. V. Vara Prasad ◽  
R. J. Summerfield
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Harvest Index ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Rate Of Change ◽  
Dry Matter Production ◽  
Matter Production

Mixed Layer Models and Their Application to Water Quality Problems

1994 ◽  
Vol 29 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 221-232
Author(s):  
M.J. McCormick
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Mixed Layer ◽  
Thermal Structure ◽  
Mass Conservation ◽  
Eddy Diffusion ◽  
Rate Of Change ◽  
Surface Mixed Layer ◽  
Storm Events ◽  
Quality Model ◽  
Mixing Processes

Abstract Four one-dimensional models which have been used to characterize surface mixed layer (ML) processes and the thermal structure are described. Although most any model can be calibrated to mimic surface water temperatures, it does not imply that the corresponding mixing processes are well described. Eddy diffusion or "K" models can exhibit this problem. If a ML model is to be useful for water quality applications, then it must be able to resolve storm events and, therefore, be able to simulate the ML depth, h, and its time rate of change, dh/dt. A general water quality model is derived from mass conservation principles to demonstrate how ML models can be used in a physically meaningful way to address water quality issues.

Combined User and Antenna Selection in Massive MIMO Using Precoding Technique

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 214-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tasher Ali Sheikh ◽  
Joyatri Bora ◽  
Md. Anwar Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Massive Mimo ◽  
Antenna Selection ◽  
Orthogonality Condition ◽  
Channel Gain ◽  
User Selection ◽  
Selection Algorithm

Background and Objectives: We propose here joint semi-orthogonal user selection and antenna selection algorithm based on precoding scheme. Methods: The focus of this proposed algorithm is to increase the system sumrate and decrease the complexity. We select and schedule users from a large number of users based on semi-orthogonality condition among them. Here, we select only the maximum channel gain antennas to maximize the system sumrate. Subsequently, the user selection and antenna selection have been scheduled in an adequate manner in order to obtain maximum system sumrate. We calculate the system sumrate for two scenarios: firstly, by considering the interference and secondly without considering the interference. We achieve maximum system sumrate at MMSE and lowest at without precoding while considering the interference. However, when we do not consider the interference we obtain lowest sumrate at MMSE and maximum at without precoding. Results and Conclusion: Here, we apply the precoding scheme to increase the system sumrate and we obtain approximately 20% to 35% higher system sumrate compared to without precoding, when interference is considered. Thus, we achieve higher sumrate in our proposed algorithms compared to other existing work.

Temperature control in a chemical reactor through variable area of the heat transfer surface. Simulation analysis

1982 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 430-445
Author(s):  
Josef Horák ◽  
Zina Valášková
Keyword(s):  
Heat Exchange ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Chemical Reactor ◽  
Rate Of Change ◽  
Action Variable ◽  
Heat Exchange Surface ◽  
Relay With Hysteresis ◽  
Exchange Surface

An algorithm has been developed and on a mathematical model analyzed to stabilize the reaction temperature of a batch reactor. The reaction has been a zero-order one and the reactor has been operated in a instable operating point. The action variable is the heat exchange surface whose area is increased if the temperature is above, or decreased if the temperature is below the set point. The following two-point regulators have been studied: An ideal relay, a relay with hysteresis and an asymmetric PD relay. The effect has been discussed of the parameters of the regulators on the quality of regulation. Stability analysis has been made of the stationary switching cycles and the domains of applicability have been determined for individual regulators with respect to the rate of change of the area of heat exchange surface.

A walking bout reveals altered foot thermodynamics associated with unilateral transtibial amputation among individuals with type 2 diabetes

2020 ◽  
pp. 030936462096864
Author(s):  
Kyle R Leister ◽  
Shane R Wurdeman
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Temperature Change ◽  
Foot Ulcer ◽  
Diabetic Foot Ulcer ◽  
Rate Of Change ◽  
Peak Temperature ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Contralateral Limb ◽  
Transtibial Amputation

Background: Increased foot temperature among individuals with type 2 diabetes can be predictive of diabetic foot ulcer development. A combination of physiological and mechanical deficiencies may contribute to elevations in intact foot temperature during gait for individuals with type 2 diabetes and transtibial amputation. Objective: This study evaluated plantar foot temperature differences between individuals with type 2 diabetes with and without transtibial amputation. We hypothesized that individuals with transtibial amputation maintain increased foot temperature compared to those without amputation. Study Design: Cross-sectional, case control. Methods: A sample of 16 participants with type 2 diabetes and transtibial amputation, and 16 age- and sex-matched participants with type 2 diabetes without amputation were recruited. Foot temperatures were measured during resting, walking, and cooldown periods. Peak temperature, mean temperature, and rate of temperature change were analyzed for each period, and compared between cohorts. Results: Participants with amputation exhibited increased mean foot temperature while at rest and during walking. Participants without amputation exhibited increased rate of change of foot temperature during walking. No differences in peak temperature or rate of temperature change were observed during the baseline or cooldown periods. Conclusion: The current findings of altered foot temperature for individuals with transtibial amputation and type 2 diabetes suggest a possible reason for the high rates of contralateral limb ulceration and amputation among this population.

scholarly journals Longitudinal analysis of intervention effects on temptations and stages of change for dietary fat using parallel process latent growth modeling

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 572-585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leslie Ann D Brick ◽  
Si Yang ◽  
Lisa L Harlow ◽  
Colleen A Redding ◽  
James O Prochaska
Keyword(s):  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
Rate Of Change ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
High Fat ◽  
Latent Growth ◽  
Intervention Effects ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Stage Of Readiness ◽  
Dietary Guidelines For Americans

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend a 20–35 percent daily intake of fat. Resisting the temptation to eat high-fat foods, in conjunction with stage of readiness to avoid these foods, has been shown to influence healthy behavior change. Data ( N = 6516) from three randomized controlled trials were pooled to examine the relationships among direct intervention effects on temptations and stage of change for limiting high-fat foods. Findings demonstrate separate simultaneous growth processes in which baseline level of temptations, but not the rate of change in temptations, was significantly related to the change in readiness to avoid high-fat foods.

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