New constructions of two slim dense near hexagons

We provide a geometrical construction of the slim dense near hexagon with parameters $(s,t,t_{2})=(2,5,\{1,2\})$. Using this construction, we construct the rank 3 symplectic dual polar space $DSp(6,2)$ which is the slim dense near hexagon with parameters $(s,t,t_{2})=(2,6,2)$. Both the near hexagons are constructed from two copies of a generalized quadrangle with parameters (2,2)

Are agricultural markets location-optimal? A case study of Gaya District (Bihar)

The thesis of efficiency and optimality of Indian agricultural system has several facets that have called for attention of a number of scholars. Some have proved allocative optimality of resource utilization, the others have proved optimality of distribution of gains from agriculture, while still others have come up with the cases of marketing optimality. However, there is hardly any work that studies location optimality of market centers in any region of India. In this paper we examine if the empirically observed market locations are optimal and as a case study take up the agricultural markets located in Gaya district of Bihar. We have used the location-allocation model for optimality analysis. Our findings reveal that existing locations and arrivals of merchandise at the agricultural markets of Gaya are very close to what might have been if they had been located on the principle of optimality. There are minor deviations, of course. However, as the existing markets have developed in an open region, unlike our cost-optimal locations searched out in a closed region, a discount must be made in favour of the existing locations, and we do not have enough reasons and evidence to conclude that the existing markets are sub-optimally located. We conclude, therefore, that market forces automatically establish location optimality and assert that the existing agricultural markets in Gaya district are location-optimal

Polarized non-abelian representations of slim near-polar spaces

In (Bull Belg Math Soc Simon Stevin 4:299-316, 1997), Shult introduced a class of parapolar spaces, the so-called near-polar spaces. We introduce here the notion of a polarized non-abelian representation of a slim near-polar space, that is, a near-polar space in which every line is incident with precisely three points. For such a polarized non-abelian representation, we study the structure of the corresponding representation group, enabling us to generalize several of the results obtained in Sahoo and Sastry (J Algebraic Comb 29:195-213, 2009) for non-abelian representations of slim dense near hexagons. We show that with every polarized non-abelian representation of a slim near-polar space, there is an associated polarized projective embedding

Methods of enhancing conductivity of a polymer-ceramic composite electrolyte

Methods for enhancing conductivity of polymer-ceramic composite electrolytes are provided which include forming a polymer-ceramic composite electrolyte film by a melt casting technique and uniaxially stretching the film from about 5 to 15% in length. The polymer-ceramic composite electrolyte is also preferably annealed after stretching such that it has a room temperature conductivity of from 10.sup.-4 S cm.sup.-1 to 10.sup.-3 S cm.sup.-1. The polymer-ceramic composite electrolyte formed by the methods of the present invention may be used in lithium rechargeable batteries

Social Violence: The Role of Gun Culture

The roots of violence are many because they sprout from diverse sources. Often the sources interact and confound to make violence a complex societal phenomenon. In the context of this chapter, violence is defined as intents and/or acts of doing harm to an individual or a group of people. Violence is thus a very broad term and encompasses numerous social and political grievances. The sources of violence can be broadly classified as natural, social, political, commercial, and technological. The classification of the sources, their respective roots, and associated impacts are presented in Table 4.1. Each of the sources of violence possesses its own traits, social impacts, and long term consequences. Except for the natural source, all other sources originate from human activity. Therefore, their elimination also depends upon human action and resolve. The differentiation among various forms of violence created by humans can be often murky. In fact, a certain class of violence can feed into other to distort its traits and character. A few business practices (commercial violence) can lead to income inequality and social stratification (social violence). Justification of social justice by certain political actions (“set-asides” and “equal opportunity”) and propagating political and religious goals using digital tools and methods by terrorist groups are other noteworthy examples. In the context of the classification, it would be appropriate to refer to Gandhi’s vision on diffusion of societal functions and activities: “I claim that human mind or human society is not divided into water tight compartments called social, political and religious. All act and react upon one another” (Attenborough 1982). The proposed classification of violence is not very far from Gandhi’s vision of social discourse and it does not imply rigid boundaries among the five forms resulting from human activity. Thus the forms of violence are not mutually exclusive. However, a delineation of the source of violence is an exercise of paramount importance for developing an effective set of solutions and social policies for its rectification.https://ecommons.udayton.edu/books/1108/thumbnail.jp

Study and analysis of knowledgebase of molecular systems and to develop model for prediction of molecular structure

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Structural, Magnetic Properties and Mssbauer Analysis of R2Fe17-xTMx (R: Dy, Er & Gd, TM: Nb & Cr) Compounds.

Binary rare-earth (R)-iron intermetallic compounds with Th2Ni17 and Th2Zn17 structure have been extensively studied for their potential application as permanent magnets. The main drawbacks of these materials are low Curie temperature (Tc) and magnetic anisotropies. In the present study, substitution of Fe atom by Nb or Cr atom shows enhancement in the magnetic properties of R2Fe17 compounds.On the first part of thesis, it presents effects of substituting iron atoms in R2Fe17 (R: Dy & Er) with bigger non-magnetic Nb atoms and smaller magnetic Cr atoms with changes in the structural and magnetic properties of the R2Fe17-xNb(orCr)x (0 ≤ x ≤ 1.5 for Nb and 0 ≤ x ≤ 3.0 for Cr) compounds. The maximum Tc was observed at x = 1. Other part of the thesis, ball milling on Er2Fe16Nb1, Dy2Fe16Nb1 and Gd2Fe16Nb1 compounds shows enhancement in the magnetic properties and Tc due to exchange spring behavior

A NARRATIVE REVIEW OF OPTIMAL CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AND TYPE 2 DIABETES: COLLABORATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF CARDIOLOGISTS AND DIABETOLOGISTS.

Diabetes and cardiovascular disease are linked, putting diabetics at higher risk of cardiovascular events and death. Comprehensive cardiovascular risk mitigation includes blood glucose management. Diabetes vascular protection includes hypertension, dyslipidemia, and lifestyle changes. Optimizing diabetic vascular protection requires cardiologists and diabetologists to work together. This narrative review examines type 2 diabetes' complex association with cardiovascular disease. Glycemic control and vascular protection methods in diabetics are crucial for early detection and therapy of coronary artery disease (CAD). It also highlights the difficulties of selecting diabetes patients for cardiac tests and the importance of interdisciplinary care. This narrative review underlines the substantial link between type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease and that glucose control is only one part of cardiovascular risk management in diabetics. Since improper glucose regulation is common in coronary artery disease, early glycemic control is crucial. Regular diabetes and glucose intolerance screening is advised for cardiac patients. Determining who needs non-invasive cardiac testing is difficult. A multidisciplinary team of cardiologists and diabetologists is needed to treat diabetic and cardiac patients. Further research should refine risk stratification approaches to identify diabetic people who might benefit most from CAD tests. Novel therapies to improve diabetic glucose control and cardiovascular outcomes are also needed. Long-term studies on interdisciplinary care teams and patient outcomes are needed. Clinicians should prioritize comprehensive vascular protection strategies for type 2 diabetics due to their complex cardiovascular risk. Identifying diabetic cardiac patients should be simplified. In this high-risk group, multidisciplinary care teams improve patient management and outcomes. To improve diabetes and cardiovascular disease care, policymakers should develop recommendations that encourage cardiologists and diabetologists to work together