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The Deterministic Capacity of Relay Networks with Relay Private Messages
We study the capacity region of a deterministic 4-node network, where 3 nodes
can only communicate via the fourth one. However, the fourth node is not merely
a relay since it can exchange private messages with all other nodes. This
situation resembles the case where a base station relays messages between users
and delivers messages between the backbone system and the users. We assume an
asymmetric scenario where the channel between any two nodes is not reciprocal.
First, an upper bound on the capacity region is obtained based on the notion of
single sided genie. Subsequently, we construct an achievable scheme that
achieves this upper bound using a superposition of broadcasting node 4 messages
and an achievable "detour" scheme for a reduced 3-user relay network.Comment: 3 figures, accepted at ITW 201
Deuteron and proton NMR study of Dā, p-dichlorobenzene and 1,3,5-trichlorobenzene in bimesogenic liquid crystals with two nematic phases
The solutes dideuterium, 1,3,5-trichlorobenzene and p-dichlorobenzene (pdcb) are co-dissolved in a 61/39 wt% mixture of CBC9CB/5CB, a bimesogenic liquid crystal with two nematic phases. NMR spectra are collected for each solute. The local electric field gradient (FZZ) is obtained from the dideuterium spectrum. A double Maier-Saupe potential (MSMS) is used to rationalize the order parameters of pdcb. The liquid-crystal fields Gā and Gā are taken to be due to size and shape interactions and interactions between the solute molecular quadrupole and the mean FZZ of the medium. The FZZās obtained from Dā and Gā (from pdcb) are compared and discussed
Religious Governance, Regulation and Standardisation: Evidence from Malaysian Islamic Banks
This study explores the modus operandi and regulatory influence of the pioneering Malaysian dual-layer governance system where, besides an Islamic bankās in-house religious board, supervision is undertaken by the countryās Central Bank via its own Shariah Advisory Council (SAC). Data was collected by means of an in-depth interview survey with SAC members, Central Bank compliance officers, Bank Chairmen and members of Shariah boards, CEOās and other senior executives. We find that the procedures asserted by this over-arching governance structure contributes to standardising practice without hampering creativity when innovating new products. Considerable bureaucracy is also found to exist due the the current approval process impeding efficient decision-making. In addition, we find the SAC to be decisive in resolving disputes from the widespread use of the ālegal reasoningā (or Ijtihad) principle exercised by boards providing the much needed confidence and market discipline required by stakeholders. Finally, we highlight how this form of banking operates best when left to a countryās own governance framework rather than imposing international regulation for this nascent industry
Microscopic, Physicochemical and Phytochemical Evaluation of Stem bark of Aubrevillea kerstingii (Harms) Pellegr. (Mimosaceae)
Microscopic, physicochemical and phytochemical evaluation gives detailed valuable information that is useful in determination of the identity, quality and purity of medicinal plants, crude drugs and herbal products. The research was carried out in order to determine the microscopic, physicochemical and phytochemical parameters of stem bark extract of Aubrevillea kerstingii. The macroscopic, microscopic, chemo-microscopic and physicochemical and preliminary phytochemical screening parameters were determined according to standard methods.The microscopic features revealed the presence of thin walled, radially arranged cork cells, well developed cortex, bundles of sclerenchymatous cells and numerous prismatic calcium oxalate crystals The chemo-microscopy of the powdered stem bark revealed the presence of some cell wall materials and cell inclusions. Physicochemical parameters determined in this study showed moisture content to be 8.2 Ā± 0.07, total ash value 9.23 Ā± 0.56, acid insoluble ash 1.49 Ā± 0.12, water soluble ash 5.52 Ā± 0.10, alcohol extractive value 26.50 Ā± 0.61 and water extractive value 33.4 Ā± 0.36. Preliminary phytochemical screening revealed the presence of saponins, triterpenes, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids and carbohydrate. The parameters of stem bark of Aubrevillea kerstingii determined in this study will help in establishing the quality and purity of the plant.
Keywords: Aubrevillea kerstingii, Fabaceae, Physicochemical, Phytochemica
Coulomb blockade in silicon based structures at temperatures up to 50 K
Coulomb blockade has been observed in the current-voltage characteristics of structures fabricated in silicon germanium delta-doped material at temperatures up to 50 K. This is consistent with the estimated effective tunnel capacitance of 10 aF which is significantly smaller than the reported capacitances of tunnel junctions made from Al or GaAs/AlGaAs heterostructures
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