Commutative Energetic Subsets of BCK-Algebras

The notions of a C-energetic subset and (anti) permeable C-value in BCK-algebras are introduced, and related properties are investigated. Conditions for an element t in [0, 1] to be an (anti) permeable C-value are provided. Also conditions for a subset to be a C-energetic subset are discussed. We decompose BCK-algebra by a partition which consists of a C-energetic subset and a commutative ideal

Flexural Behavior of Profiled Composite Beams

The behavior of composite beams, which are composed of cold-formed steel sheeting and normal strength concrete, has been studied. A series of flexural tests of composite beams has been executed and analytical methods to trace the nonlinear behavior of composite beams have been developed. The nonlinear moment-curvature relation of the composite beam has been described using a simple power model and cross section analysis procedure. The load-deflection behavior of the composite beam simulated by the step-by-step numerical integration method has been compared with test results

Miniaturized Radio Repeater Design for Enhanced Ad-hoc Wireless Communication.

In complex communication channel environments the radio-link coverage at microwave frequencies is mainly restricted by the exorbitant path-loss between communication nodes due to non-line-of-sight propagation and multi-path communication. Radio repeaters are commonly used to enhance the signal coverage, but the current systems are bulky and power hungry as the received signal is down-converted, amplified and retransmitted at a different frequency. This thesis deals with development of a low-power subwavelength radio repeater that can handle multiple channels simultaneously without requiring a specific communication protocol. First, a metamaterial-based electromagnetic band-gap isolator is introduced, which prohibits substrate mode propagation between two low-profile miniaturized antennas. This isolator achieves 24dB of isolation improvement between the transmit and receive antennas that are a quarter-wavelength apart and allows for 32dB of active amplifier gain between the antennas. Also using a novel near-field cancellation technique an electromagnetic null-plane between two antennas of a transmit array is created, which reduces the mutual coupling by -86dB. This radio repeater can achieve more than 50dB of active amplification. Lastly, a dual-channel radio repeater with a radar cross section of more than 26dBsm for both channels is developed.PhDElectrical EngineeringUniversity of Michigan, Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studieshttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/97901/1/yjsong_1.pd

Neutrosophic Commutative N-Ideals in BCK-Algebras

The notion of a neutrosophic commutative N -ideal in BCK-algebras is introduced, and several properties are investigated. Relations between a neutrosophic N -ideal and a neutrosophic commutative N -ideal are discussed. Characterizations of a neutrosophic commutative N -ideal are considered

Linear operators that strongly preserve regularity of fuzzy matrices

An $ntimes n$ fuzzy matrix $A$ is called {regular} if there is an $ntimes n$ fuzzy matrix $G$ such that $AGA=A$. We study the problem of characterizing those linear operators $T$ on the fuzzy matrices such that $T(X)$ is regular if and only if $X$ is. Consequently, we obtain that $T$ strongly preserves regularity of fuzzy matrices if and only if there are permutation matrices $P$ and $Q$ such that it has the form $T(X)=PXQ$ or $T(X)=PX^tQ$ for all fuzzy matrices $X$

The Clinical Evaluation between Overtraining Syndrome and Exercise-related Immunity

The present study was performed to analyze and review the physical and immune responses to overtraining syndrome in humans. Overreaching refers to the initial phage of overtraining syndrome and has been known as a physical fatigue which is mainly from metabolic imbalance. It has been known that overtraining also results in a loss of adaptability which may lead to an attenuation of exercise performance, sleeping disorder, central fatigue, neurohormonal changes, difficulty recovery to physical stress, and immunological changes. Additionally, overtraining syndrome is characterized by persistent fatigue, poor performance in sport due to the prolonged and strenuous physical training. Also, previous studies reported that endurance athletes experienced a high incidence of URTI during intense training and the post training. And also, high-performance athletes reported that suppression of cell mediated and anti-body mediated immune function. NK cell numbers were also reduced in the period of overtraining syndrome. Major components of prevention and treatment for the overtraining syndrome are screening, education, and detraining. Furthermore, the combination of these prevention and treatment strategies will be much helpful. Therefore, the current review will be helpful for athletes and individuals who are at the risk of overtraining syndrome

Simple Ways to Obtain Activation Energy for Hydride Decomposition by Applying Data from a Volumetric Method to the Kissinger Equation

Thermal analysis methods - such as TGA, DSC analysis, DTA, and TDS analysis - have been used in many reports to determine the activation energy for hydride decomposition. In our preceding work, we showed that the dehydriding rate of Mg-5Ni samples obeyed the first-order law and the Kissinger equation could thus be used to determine the activation energy. In the present work, we used the Mg-5Ni samples after activation. We obtained Tm at different heating rates by finding the temperature at which the ratio of the desorbed hydrogen quantity Hd change to T change, dHd/dT, was the highest from the desorbed hydrogen quantity Hd versus temperature T curves. Tm’s at different heating rates were also obtained from points of inflection (Φ = dT/dt = 0) in temperature T versus time t curves. The activation energy for hydride decomposition was then calculated by applying Tm’s at different heating rates to the Kissinger equation