292 research outputs found
A Comparison of the LVDP and {\Lambda}CDM Cosmological Models
We compare the cosmological kinematics obtained via our law of linearly
varying deceleration parameter (LVDP) with the kinematics obtained in the
{\Lambda}CDM model. We show that the LVDP model is almost indistinguishable
from the {\Lambda}CDM model up to the near future of our universe as far as the
current observations are concerned, though their predictions differ
tremendously into the far future.Comment: 6 pages, 5 figures, 1 table, matches the version to be published in
International Journal of Theoretical Physic
The Gateway System: Uniform Web Based Access to Remote Resources
Exploiting our experience developing the WebFlow system, we designed the Gateway system to provide seamless and secure access to computational resources at ASC MSRC. The Gateway follows our commodity components strategy, and it is implemented as a modern three-tier system. Tier 1 is a high-level front-end for visual programming, steering, run-time data analysis and visualization, built on top of the Web and OO commodity standards. Distributed object-based, scalable, and reusable Web server and Object broker middleware forms Tier 2. Back-end services comprise Tier 3. In particular, access to high performance computational resources is provided by implementing the emerging standard for metacomputing API
Some FRW Models of Accelerating Universe with Dark Energy
The paper deals with a spatially homogeneous and isotropic FRW space-time
filled with perfect fluid and dark energy components. The two sources are
assumed to interact minimally, and therefore their energy momentum tensors are
conserved separately. A special law of variation for the Hubble parameter
proposed by Berman (1983) has been utilized to solve the field equations. The
Berman's law yields two explicit forms of the scale factor governing the FRW
space-time and constant values of deceleration parameter. The role of dark
energy with variable equation of state parameter has been studied in detail in
the evolution of FRW universe. It has been found that dark energy dominates the
universe at the present epoch, which is consistent with the observations. The
physical behavior of the universe is discussed in detail.Comment: 10 pages, 5 figure
PROMISING THE DREAM: changing destination image of London through the effect of website place
Drawing on theories of place identity and social identity, this study aims to fill a gap in place identity studies regarding the effect of a place website on the destination image of customers/visitors/tourists. The research addresses three questions: (1) what are the main impacts of tourists’ attitude on place identity and the place website, (2) what are the factors that influence destination image, and (3) what are the main impacts of a favorable destination image? The favorability of a destination image is reflected by the extent to which visitors positively regard that place website. Results reveal the importance of the destination image in enhancing the intention to revisit and recommend. Also, visitors’ satisfaction impacts on their intention to revisit and recommend the place. Significant implications for place managers and researchers are highlighted
Rastall gravity extension of the standard CDM model: theoretical features and observational constraints
We present a detailed investigation of the Rastall gravity extension of the
standard CDM model. We review the model for two simultaneous
modifications of different nature in the Friedmann equation due to the Rastall
gravity: the new contributions of the material (actual) sources (considered as
effective source) and the altered evolution of the material sources. We discuss
the role/behavior of these modifications with regard to some low redshift
tensions, including the so-called tension, prevailing within the standard
CDM. We constrain the model at the level of linear perturbations, and
obtain the first constraints through a robust and accurate analysis using the
latest full Planck CMB data, with and without including BAO data. We find that
the Rastall parameter (null for general relativity) is consistent
with zero at 68\% CL (with a tendency towards positive values, (CMB+BAO) at 68\% CL), which in turn implies no significant
statistical evidence for deviation from general relativity, and also a
precision of for the coefficient of the term
in the Einstein field equations of general relativity
(guaranteeing the local energy-momentum conservation). We explore the
consequences led by the Rastall gravity on the cosmological parameters in the
light of the observational analyses. It turns out that the effective source
dynamically screens the usual vacuum energy at high redshifts, but this
mechanism barely works due to the opposition by the altered evolution of CDM.
Consequently, two simultaneous modifications of different nature in the
Friedmann equation act against each other, and do not help to considerably
relax the so-called low redshift tensions. Our results may offer a guide for
the research community that studies the Rastall gravity in various aspects of
gravitation and cosmology.Comment: 19 pages, 10 figures, 2 tables; matches the version published in EPJ
CDM model: A promising scenario for alleviation of cosmological tensions
We present a comprehensive analysis of the CDM model, which
explores the recent conjecture suggesting a rapid transition of the Universe
from anti-de Sitter vacua to de Sitter vacua (viz., the cosmological constant
switches sign from negative to positive) at redshift ,
inspired by the graduated dark energy (gDE) model. Our analysis shows that,
predicting , CDM simultaneously addresses
the major cosmological tensions of the standard CDM model, viz., the
Hubble constant , the Type Ia Supernovae absolute magnitude ,
and the growth parameter tensions, along with other less significant
tensions such as the BAO Lyman- discrepancy.Comment: 7 pages, 3 figures, 1 table, and Supplemental material (7 pages, 8
figures, 2 tables
What makes Airbnb likeable? Exploring the nexus between service attractiveness, country image, perceived authenticity and experience from a social exchange theory perspective within an emerging economy context
As a result of the growth of the notions of collaborative consumption and sharing economy in the tourism industry, this paper applies social exchange theory to investigate how the Airbnb platform influences the Airbnb experience and authenticity, which might lead consumers to like Airbnb and influence their behavioural patterns. By recruiting 466 tourists who had stayed in Airbnb accommodation in Istanbul, Turkey via travel-related Telegram, Twitter, travel blogs, and Facebook groups, this study revealed the importance of the platform and its features in enhancing service attractiveness, perceived authenticity and experience. Furthermore, the results revealed that visitors’ experiences have an influence on Airbnb likability, where Airbnb likability influences their intention to re-visit and to recommend. Significant implications for tourism planning, management and researchers are highlighted
Determining Eye–Hand Coordination Using the Sport Vision Trainer: An Evaluation of Test–Retest Reliability
Cosmology of a Scalar Field Coupled to Matter and an Isotropy-Violating Maxwell Field
Motivated by the couplings of the dilaton in four-dimensional effective
actions, we investigate the cosmological consequences of a scalar field coupled
both to matter and a Maxwell-type vector field. The vector field has a
background isotropy-violating component. New anisotropic scaling solutions
which can be responsible for the matter and dark energy dominated epochs are
identified and explored. For a large parameter region the universe expands
almost isotropically. Using that the CMB quadrupole is extremely sensitive to
shear, we constrain the ratio of the matter coupling to the vector coupling to
be less than 10^(-5). Moreover, we identify a large parameter region,
corresponding to a strong vector coupling regime, yielding exciting and viable
cosmologies close to the LCDM limit.Comment: Refs. added, some clarifications. Published in JHEP10(2012)06
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