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A map on the space of rational functions
We describe dynamical properties of a map defined on the space
of rational functions. The fixed points of are classified and
the long time behavior of a subclass is described in terms of Eulerian
polynomials
Technical management techniques for identification and control of industrial safety and pollution hazards
Constructive recommendations are suggested for pollution problems from offshore energy resources industries on outer continental shelf. Technical management techniques for pollution identification and control offer possible applications to space engineering and management
7-Li(p,n) Nuclear Data Library for Incident Proton Energies to 150 MeV
We describe evaluation methods that make use of experimental data, and
nuclear model calculations, to develop an ENDF-formatted data library for the
reaction p + Li7 for incident protons with energies up to 150 MeV. The
important 7-Li(p,n_0) and 7-Li(p,n_1) reactions are evaluated from the
experimental data, with their angular distributions represented using Lengendre
polynomial expansions. The decay of the remaining reaction flux is estimated
from GNASH nuclear model calculations. The evaluated ENDF-data are described in
detail, and illustrated in numerous figures. We also illustrate the use of
these data in a representative application by a radiation transport simulation
with the code MCNPX.Comment: 11 pages, 8 figures, LaTeX, submitted to Proc. 2000 ANS/ENS
International Meeting, Nuclear Applications of Accelerator Technology
(AccApp00), November 12-16, Washington, DC, US
Madym: A C++ toolkit for quantitative DCE-MRI analysis
In dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) a sequence of MRI images are acquired to measure the passage of a contrast-agent within a tissue of interest.
Quantitative DCE-MRI (DCE-MRI), in which one or more tracer-kinetic models are fitted to the contrast-agent concentration time-series, enables the estimation of clinically useful parameters of tissue microvasculature (Tofts et al., 1999).
Madym is a C++ toolkit for quantitative DCE-MRI analysis developed at the University of Manchester. It comprises a set of command line tools and a graphical user-interface based on an extendable C++ library. It is cross-platform, and requires few external libraries to build from source. Pre-built binaries (with all dependencies included) for Windows, MacOS and Linux are available so that Madym can be installed directly for users not wanting to or unable to compile the C++ source themselves. We have also developed complementary interfaces in Matlab (available in a separate open-source repository (M. Berks, 2021b)) and python (integrated with the main toolkit), that allow the flexibility of developing in those scripting languages, while allowing C++ to do the heavy-duty computational work of tracer-kinetic model fittin
The measurement of low pay in the UK labour force survey
Consideration of the National Minimum Wage requires estimates of the distribution of hourly pay. The UK Labour Force Survey (LFS) is a key source of such estimates. The approach most frequently adopted by researchers has been to measure hourly earnings from several questions on pay and hours. The Office for National Statistics is now applying a new approach, based on an alternative more direct measurement introduced in March 1999. These two measures do not produce identical values and this paper investigates sources of discrepancies and concludes that the new variable is more accurate. The difficulty with using the new variable is that it is only available on a subset of respondents. An approach is developed in which missing values of the new variable are replaced by imputed values. The assumptions underlying this imputation approach and results of applying it to LFS data are presented. The relation to weighting approaches is also discussed
Dynamic Singularities in Cooperative Exclusion
We investigate cooperative exclusion, in which the particle velocity can be
an increasing function of the density. Within a hydrodynamic theory, an initial
density upsteps and downsteps can evolve into: (a) shock waves, (b) continuous
compression or rarefaction waves, or (c) a mixture of shocks and continuous
waves. These unusual phenomena arise because of an inflection point in the
current versus density relation. This anomaly leads to a group velocity that
can either be an increasing or a decreasing function of the density on either
side of these wave singularities.Comment: 4 pages, 4 figures, 2 column revtex 4-1 format; version 2:
substantially rewritten and put in IOP format, mail results unchanged;
version 3: minor changes, final version for publication in JSTA
Vortex configurations and critical parameters in superconducting thin films containing antidot arrays: Nonlinear Ginzburg-Landau theory
Using the non-linear Ginzburg-Landau (GL) theory, we obtain the possible
vortex configurations in superconducting thin films containing a square lattice
of antidots. The equilibrium structural phase diagram is constructed which
gives the different ground-state vortex configurations as function of the size
and periodicity of the antidots for a given effective GL parameter
. Giant-vortex states, combination of giant- and multi-vortex
states, as well as symmetry imposed vortex-antivortex states are found to be
the ground state for particular geometrical parameters of the sample. The
antidot occupation number is calculated as a function of related
parameters and comparison with existing expressions for the saturation number
and with experimental results is given. For a small radius of antidots a
triangular vortex lattice is obtained, where some of the vortices are pinned by
the antidots and some of them are located between them. Transition between the
square pinned and triangular vortex lattices is given for different values of
the applied field. The enhanced critical current at integer and rational
matching fields is found, where the level of enhancement at given magnetic
field directly depends on the vortex-occupation number of the antidots. For
certain parameters of the antidot lattice and/or temperature the critical
current is found to be larger for higher magnetic fields.
Superconducting/normal phase boundary exhibits different regimes as
antidots are made larger, and we transit from a plain superconducting film to a
thin-wire superconducting network. Presented results are in good agreement with
available experiments and suggest possible new experiments.Comment: 15 pages and 20 figure
Innovation in the Construction and Property Management Industries
Purpose
â The purpose of this practice paper is to examine how the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme has been employed to introduce change and deliver business benefit in the construction industry.
Design/methodology/approach
â The paper begins with an introduction to the KTP scheme and its context within the University of Gloucestershire which serves as an introduction to three case studies, each one covering a 21â24 month time span. The cases draw their empirical material from the experience of managing the KTPs, interviews, meeting minutes, board papers and final reports.
Findings
â All three case studies have been successful in the introduction of new thinking or new ways of working in different areas of business. In one case study, a new marketing strategy was developed and implemented; in another, a new consultancy capability has been developed and embedded in the company; and in the third, new information systems were introduced to support corporate growth.
Originality/value
â The value of the case studies lies in their originality and the paper highlights the value of the KTP scheme as a catalyst for the introduction of new ideas and initiatives in three different sectors of the construction industry. The paper also illustrates how academics can work productively in a commercial environment with industry partner
Innovation in the Construction and Property Management Industries
Purpose
â The purpose of this practice paper is to examine how the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme has been employed to introduce change and deliver business benefit in the construction industry.
Design/methodology/approach
â The paper begins with an introduction to the KTP scheme and its context within the University of Gloucestershire which serves as an introduction to three case studies, each one covering a 21â24 month time span. The cases draw their empirical material from the experience of managing the KTPs, interviews, meeting minutes, board papers and final reports.
Findings
â All three case studies have been successful in the introduction of new thinking or new ways of working in different areas of business. In one case study, a new marketing strategy was developed and implemented; in another, a new consultancy capability has been developed and embedded in the company; and in the third, new information systems were introduced to support corporate growth.
Originality/value
â The value of the case studies lies in their originality and the paper highlights the value of the KTP scheme as a catalyst for the introduction of new ideas and initiatives in three different sectors of the construction industry. The paper also illustrates how academics can work productively in a commercial environment with industry partner
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