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A Versatile Active Block: DXCCCII and Tunable Applications
The study describes dual-X controlled current conveyor (DXCCCII) as a versatile active block and its application to inductance simulators for testing. Moreover, the high pass filter application using with DXCCCII based inductance simulator and oscillator with flexible tunable oscillation frequency have been presented and simulated to confirm the theoretical validity. The proposed circuit which has a simple circuit design requires the low-voltage and the DXCCCII can also be tuned in the wide range by the biasing current. The proposed DXCCCII provides a good linearity, high output impedance at Z terminals, and a reasonable current and voltage transfer gain accuracy. The proposed DXCCCII and its applications have been simulated using the CMOS 0.18 ”m technology
The Effects of Shear and Rotation Anisotropy Upon the Process of Gravitational Instability
In this paper, we study the role of shear fields on the evolution of density
perturbations embedded in a Friedmann flat background universe, by studying the
evolution of a homogeneous ellipsoid model. In this context, we show that while
the effect of the shear is that of increasing the growth rate of the density
contrast of a mass element, the angular momentum acquired by the ellipsoid has
the right magnitude to counterbalance the shear. Finally, our result show that
initial asphericities and tidal interaction induce a slowing down of the
collapse after the system has broken away from the general expansion, in
perfect agreement with the previrialization conjecture (Peebles & Groth 1976;
Davis & Peebles 1977)
Particle Swarm Optimization and Other Metaheuristic Methods in Hybrid Flow Shop Scheduling Problem
Origin of gamma-ray emission in the shell of Cassiopeia A
Non-thermal X-ray emission from the shell of Cassiopeia A (Cas A) has been an
interesting subject of study, as it provides information about relativistic
electrons and their acceleration mechanisms in the shocks. Chandra X-ray
observatory revealed the detailed spectral and spatial structure of this SNR in
X-rays. The spectral analysis of Chandra X-ray data of Cas A shows unequal flux
levels for different regions of the shell, which can be attributed to different
magnetic fields in those regions. Additionally, the GeV gamma-ray emission
observed by Large Area Telescope on board Fermi Gamma Ray Space Telescope
showed that the hadronic processes are dominating in Cas A, a clear signature
of acceleration of protons. In this paper we aim to explain the GeV-TeV
gamma-ray data in the context of both leptonic and hadronic scenario. We
modeled the multi-wavelength spectrum of Cas A. We use synchrotron emission
process to explain the observed non-thermal X-ray fluxes from different regions
of the shell. These result in estimation of the model parameters, which are
then used to explain TeV gamma-ray emission spectrum. We also use hadronic
scenario to explain both GeV and TeV fluxes simultaneously. We show that a
leptonic model alone cannot explain the GeV-TeV data. Therefore, we need to
invoke a hadronic model to explain the observed GeV-TeV fluxes. We found that
although pure hadronic model is able to explain the GeV-TeV data, a
lepto-hadronic model provides the best fit to the data.Comment: Accepted in A&
Migration of giant planets in planetesimal discs
Planets orbiting a planetesimal circumstellar disc can migrate inward from
their initial positions because of dynamical friction between planets and
planetesimals. The migration rate depends on the disc mass and on its time
evolution. Planets that are embedded in long-lived planetesimal discs, having
total mass of , can migrate inward a large distance and
can survive only if the inner disc is truncated or because of tidal interaction
with the star. In this case the semi-major axis, a, of the planetary orbit is
less than 0.1 AU. Orbits with larger are obtained for smaller value of the
disc mass or for a rapid evolution (depletion) of the disc. This model may
explain several of the orbital features of the giant planets that were
discovered in last years orbiting nearby stars as well as the metallicity
enhancement found in several stars associated with short-period planets.Comment: 21 pages; 6 encapsulated figures. Accepted by MNRA
Professional Development Needs of Turkish Teachers in an Era of National Reforms
An emerging consensus in the teacher education literature confirms that supporting educational reforms and improving designs for national programs can be accomplished simply by maximizing the match between teachersâ expressed needs and the content by which those professional development needs are met. This paper presents an interpretation of findings on Turkish teachersâ in-service training needs during an era of massive reform. The findings indicate that teachers do not report a strong need for any professional development program content. Analyses are based on survey data from 1,730 Turkish teachers from 352 primary schools. The results raise the discussion of whether teachers simply do not want to participate or actually do not need to participate in any more training during this era of massive educational reforms. The paper concludes by outlining policy and practice implications arising from the research
Vibrations due to Dynamic Compaction
Ground vibrations due to dynamic compaction (DC), at a harbor site were measured to investigate whether the magnitude of vibrations were unacceptably strong to cause any damage to or increase existing damage on the surrounding structures experienced August 17, 1999 Kocaeli, GölcĂŒk earthquake (M~7.4). The site is located in city of Kocaeli at the seaside of The Port of Derince. It was a reclaimed land formed with Hereke limestones. The measured data included vibrations induced by the tamping energy of DC both at the vicinity of nearby structures and within the DC site. The site was surrounded by a shallow isolation trench all along the land sides. This paper presents the case and the characteristics of vibration such as peak values of the records, Fourier spectrum and amplitude attenuations over distance. The predominant frequencies and amplitude of vibrations were compared to the related code limits to estimate the effect of vibrations on the existing structures
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Efficacy of Hedonic Shopping Value in Predicting Word of Mouth
This research examines the efficacy of hedonic shopping value in predicting touristsâ satisfaction and word of mouth communication. The data were collected through face-to-face interviews of 506 tourists of whom 383 respondents indicated that they had shopped and made a purchase during their holidays in Turkey. A total of 345 completed interviews were used for analysis. Findings suggest that hedonic shopping value is strongly linked to touristsâ satisfaction and word of mouth. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed within the context of retailing industry in a maturing tourist destination
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