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On the Numerical Study of the Complexity and Fractal Dimension of CMB Anisotropies
We consider the problem of numerical computation of the Kolmogorov complexity
and the fractal dimension of the anisotropy spots of Cosmic Microwave
Background (CMB) radiation. Namely, we describe an algorithm of estimation of
the complexity of spots given by certain pixel configuration on a grid and
represent the results of computations for a series of structures of different
complexity. Thus, we demonstrate the calculability of such an abstract
descriptor as the Kolmogorov complexity for CMB digitized maps. The correlation
of complexity of the anisotropy spots with their fractal dimension is revealed
as well. This technique can be especially important while analyzing the data of
the forthcoming space experiments.Comment: LATEX, 3 figure
The assembly of massive galaxies from NIR observations of the Hubble Deep Field South
We use a deep K(AB)<25 galaxy sample in the Hubble Deep Field South to trace
the evolution of the cosmological stellar mass density from z~ 0.5 to z~3. We
find clear evidence for a decrease of the average stellar mass density at high
redshift, 2<z<3.2, that is 15^{+25}_{-5}% of the local value, two times higher
than what observed in the Hubble Deep Field North. To take into account for the
selection effects, we define a homogeneous subsample of galaxies with
10^{10}M_\odot \leq M_* \leq 10^{11}M_\odot: in this sample, the mass density
at z>2 is 20^{+20}_{-5} % of the local value. In the mass--limited subsample at
z>2, the fraction of passively fading galaxies is at most 25%, although they
can contribute up to about 40% of the stellar mass density. On the other hand,
star--forming galaxies at z>2 form stars with an average specific rate at least
~4 x10^{-10} yr, 3 times higher than the z<~1 value. This
implies that UV bright star--forming galaxies are substancial contributors to
the rise of the stellar mass density with cosmic time. Although these results
are globally consistent with --CDM scenarios, the present rendition of
semi analytic models fails to match the stellar mass density produced by more
massive galaxies present at z>2.Comment: Accepted for publication on ApJLetter
Boston Hospitality Review: Winter 2018
Table of contents: Blockchain Technology & its Implications for the Hospitality Industry By Tarik Dogru, Makarand Mody, & Christie Leonardi -- How Does My Neighbor Feel About my Airbnb? By Makarand Mody, Courtney Suess & Tarik Dogru -- 5 Keys to Successful Hospitality Leadership By Sarah Andersen -- Cutting Through the Online Hospitality Clutter: 10 Best Practices for Organic Visibility By Leora Lanz & Juan Lesmes -- When is a Group a Chain, and a Chain a Brand? By Christopher Muller -- Ă la Carte Dining in a Banquet Setting: Is it Feasible? By Peter Szende and Ally Run
The Recent Recession and Rising Protectionism in Developed Countries: Some Thoughts on the ASEAN Economies
This paper has been presented at the Southeast Asia Program luncheon seminar in Cornell University, Ithaca, New York on April 11, 1985. Analysis suggests that bilateral trade grow rapidly during 1962-1981. To realize the countryâs full potential, internal barriers and trade regime prove to be an important areas of concentration.trade sector, General Agreement on Tariff and Trade, ASEAN, recession, protectionism
An Asia-Pacific Model of Development Cooperation
Part One of the Osaka Action Agenda has clarified the implications of the basic political commitment to free and open trade and investment in the Bogor Declaration and has set out operational guiding principles and a well-developed strategy of implementation. This paper seeks to build on the broad concepts set in Part Two of Osaka Agenda to clarify the implications of the shared commitment of APEC leaders to development cooperation. From the concepts put forward by the APEC Eminent Person Group and the proposal of Partners for Progress, precise objective, guiding principles and priorities can be set out for the implementation of a realistic and balanced strategy for development cooperation.trade sector, investment, APEC
Forest and Upland Resources Management: A Policy Framework
This article is prepared for the Upland Policy Conference on March 14, 1988. It discusses several concerns in forestry and upland resources management focusing on the issues of logging, forest destruction and the continuous conversion of forestlands into land uses that are generally prone to soil erosion.forestry sector, land management
An Asia-Pacific Model of Development Cooperation
Part One of the Osaka Action Agenda has clarified the implications of the basic political commitment to free and open trade and investment in the Bogor Declaration and has set out operational guiding principles and a well-developed strategy of implementation. This paper seeks to build on the broad concepts set in Part Two of Osaka Agenda to clarify the implications of the shared commitment of APEC leaders to development cooperation. From the concepts put forward by the APEC Eminent Person Group and the proposal of Partners for Progress, precise objective, guiding principles and priorities can be set out for the implementation of a realistic and balanced strategy for development cooperation.trade sector, investment, APEC
A future for the graduate without a future
We have an innovative generation of graduates without a future. They make opportunities, work and non-work, creativity and protest, using their unprecedented information-richness. But we need a new economy. This can involve a redistribution of work so the unemployed become employed. For everyone this means rethinking the importance of income, consumption and growth, with positive effects for the climate change crisis. Mobility is a human right, more restricted than other types of globalization. It can match people to opportunities and boost growth and jobs.
Alongside non-work and mobility are traditional left elements: investment over austerity, fairer taxes and distribution, regulation of the economy, an expanded alternative co-operative sector, and the foundations that a basic income and welfare state can provide for security and freedom.
Todayâs graduate has a future in an economy of redistributed work, mobility, public services and economic equality â its ideas fired by social movements and implemented via political ones
A Simple Photometer as a Helping Device in Measuring Blood Glucose
Measurement of non-invasive blood glucose is one way to increase the frequency of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG). For NIR reflectance spectroscopy, its application in non-invasive constrained by high value of standard error of prediction. The mean standard error of prediction was 25 mg/dL. Theoretically, NIR reflectance spectroscopy still can be used to predict blood glucose levels in certain conditions such as hypoglycemia (<55 mg/dL), controlled fasting blood glucose (FBG) (70-115 mg/dL), and hyperglycemia (>225 mg/dL), which the difference between the three conditions is more than 25 mg/dL. The results showed that there are significant differences in standards values of photometer measurement between controlled FBG and hyperglycemic conditions (P = 0.002). The results also showed that the photometer can be used to assist the monitoring of blood glucose in FBG under control and hyperglycemic conditions. It can be seen from the average percentage of the daily controlled FBG conditions in patients conducting SMBG in photometer-assisted compared to in patients only use SMBG once a day (28% versus 18%, P = 0.344)
A Company Profile as a Proposed Solution of Management Problems of âWidjaja Musicâ School Surabaya
This project is a further step after taking an internship class in the previous semester. The writer had done an internship at Widjaja Music, music educational school located at Jalan Raya Darmo Permai Timur, No. 19P, West Surabaya, for 122 hours and 25 minutes within two months. Then, the writer found three problems in the institution during the internship, (1) the system of the music school is not good, (2) the facility for the administration is not well-supported, (3) and the music school does not have a clear background and history. Despite the writer\u27s position as an intern who does not have any power to make an important decision, she uses the company profile as the solution to make the improvements of those problems mentioned above. The company profile is specially designed for both customers and owners. For the customers, the writer emphasizes more on the good and strength side of Widjaja Music. For example, the good things about the various courses that Widjaja Music offers in the school. On the other hand, for the owner, the writer emphasizes more on evaluations that could build and strengthen Widjaja Music. For example, the thing that is not good enough is the personnel structure of the music school. By looking at the evaluation, the owner also could fix the weaknesses and keep the strengths of Widjaja Music. At last, the writer learned a lot about the music school throughout the process of making the company profile for Widjaja Music. Thus, the writer has known the basic things regarding the music school, which she found very useful later in her future career life
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