1,206 research outputs found
Implementation of Pattern Matching Algorithm for Multimedia Files in Mail Function Detection
Now a days internet and mail based file transfer has increased enormously due to this server space required will be highly and also occurs largely. In existing system if we upload the same file which is present in the server also get uploaded and duplication occurs. We used a pattern matching algorithm it eliminate duplication and also to avoid time wastage in uploading the same file present in the server. During file upload pattern will be matched. If pattern matched file won't be uploaded again it will simply matched the existing file it avoids uploading the file again. If pattern doesn't match it allow uploading the file. From this we save the memory space in the server and duplication doesn't occur
Shorewards Upslope of the Layer of Minimum Oxygen Off Bombay: Its Influence on Marine Biology, Especially Fisheries
Shorewards Upslope of the Layer of Minimum Oxygen Off Bombay: Its Influence on Marine Biology, Especially Fisherie
Timing Offset Calibration of CZTI instrument aboard ASTROSAT
The radio as well as the high energy emission mechanism in pulsars is yet not
understood properly. A multi-wavelength study is likely to help in better
understanding of such processes. The first Indian space-based observatory,
ASTROSAT, has five instruments aboard, which cover the electromagnetic spectrum
from infra-red (1300 ) to hard X-ray (380 KeV). Cadmium Zinc Telluride
Imager (CZTI), one of the five instruments is a hard X-ray telescope functional
over an energy range of 20-380 KeV. We aim to estimate the timing offset
introduced in the data acquisition pipeline of the instrument, which will help
in time alignment of high energy time series with those from two other
ground-based observatories, viz. the Giant Meterwave Radio Telescope (GMRT) and
the Ooty Radio Telescope (ORT). PSR B0531+21 is a well-studied pulsar with
nearly aligned radio and hard X-ray pulse profiles. We use simultaneous
observations of this pulsar with the ASTROSAT, the ORT and the GMRT. The pulsar
was especially observed using the ORT with almost daily cadence to obtain good
timing solutions. We also supplement the ORT data with archival FERMI data for
estimation of timing noise. The timing offset of ASTROSAT instruments was
estimated from fits to arrival time data at the ASTROSAT and the radio
observatories. We estimate the offset between the GMRT and the ASTROSAT-CZTI to
be -4716 50 . The corresponding offset with the ORT was -29639
50 . The offsets between the GMRT and Fermi-LAT -5368 56
. (Abridged)Comment: 6 pages, 5 figures, 2 tables, Revised and Updated, accepted for
publication in A&
Assessment of spatio-temporal vegetation dynamics in tropical arid ecosystem of India using MODIS time-series vegetation indices
In the present study, we analyzed spatio-temporal vegetation dynamics to identify and delineate the vegetation stress zones in
tropical arid ecosystem of Anantapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh, India, using Normalized Difference Vegetation Index
(NDVI), Vegetation Condition Index (VCI), and Vegetation Anomaly Index (VAI) derived from time-series Moderate
Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) 16-day products (MOD13Q1) at 250 m spatial resolution for the growing
season (June to September) of 19 years during 2000 to 2018. The 1-month Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) was computed
for 30 years (1989 to 2018) to quantify the precipitation deficit/surplus regions and assess its influence on vegetation dynamics.
The growing season mean NDVI and VCI were correlated with growing season mean 1-month SPI of dry (2003) and wet (2007)
years to analyze the spatio-temporal vegetation dynamics. The correlation analysis between SPI and NDVI for dry year (2003)
showed strong positive correlation (r = 0.89). Analysis of VAI for dry year (2003) indicates that the central, western, and southwestern
parts of the district reported high vegetation stress with VAI of less than − 2.0. This might be due to the fact that central
and south-western parts of the district are more prone to droughts than the other parts of the district. The correlation analysis of
SPI, NDVI, and VCI distinctly shows the impact of rainfall on vegetation dynamics. The study clearly demonstrates the
robustness of NDVI, VCI, and VAI derived from time-series MODIS data in monitoring the spatio-temporal vegetation dynamics
and delineate vegetation stress zones in tropical arid ecosystem of India
Affine equation of state from quintessence and k-essence fields
We explore the possibility that a scalar field with appropriate Lagrangian
can mimic a perfect fluid with an affine barotropic equation of state. The
latter can be thought of as a generic cosmological dark component evolving as
an effective cosmological constant plus a generalized dark matter. As such, it
can be used as a simple, phenomenological model for either dark energy or
unified dark matter. Furthermore, it can approximate (up to first order in the
energy density) any barotropic dark fluid with arbitrary equation of state. We
find that two kinds of Lagrangian for the scalar field can reproduce the
desired behaviour: a quintessence-like with a hyperbolic potential, or a purely
kinetic k-essence one. We discuss the behaviour of these two classes of models
from the point of view of the cosmological background, and we give some hints
on their possible clustering properties.Comment: 9 pages, 6 figures. Minor updates, accepted by CQ
New Determinations of the UV Luminosity Functions from z~9 to z~2 show a remarkable consistency with halo growth and a constant star formation efficiency
Here we provide the most comprehensive determinations of the rest-frame
LF available to date with HST at z~2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. Essentially all
of the non-cluster extragalactic legacy fields are utilized, including the
Hubble Ultra Deep Field (HUDF), the Hubble Frontier Field parallel fields, and
all five CANDELS fields, for a total survey area of 1136 arcmin^2. Our
determinations include galaxies at z~2-3 leveraging the deep HDUV, UVUDF, and
ERS WFC3/UVIS observations available over a ~150 arcmin^2 area in the GOODS
North and GOODS South regions. All together, our collective samples include
>24,000 sources, >2.3x larger than previous selections with HST. 5766, 6332,
7240, 3449, 1066, 601, 246, and 33 sources are identified at z~2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
7, 8, and 9, respectively. Combining our results with an earlier z~10 LF
determination by Oesch+2018a, we quantify the evolution of the LF. Our
results indicate that there is (1) a smooth flattening of the faint-end slope
alpha from alpha~-2.4 at z~10 to -1.5 at z~2, (2) minimal evolution in the
characteristic luminosity M* at z>~2.5, and (3) a monotonic increase in the
normalization log_10 phi* from z~10 to z~2, which can be well described by a
simple second-order polynomial, consistent with an "accelerated" evolution
scenario. We find that each of these trends (from z~10 to z~2.5 at least) can
be readily explained on the basis of the evolution of the halo mass function
and a simple constant star formation efficiency model.Comment: 18 pages, 10 figures, 5 tables, in submission to ApJ, figures 9 and
10 show the main resul
A prospective, multicentre, observational cohort study of analgesia and outcome after pneumonectomy
Background Meta-analysis and systematic reviews of epidural compared with paravertebral blockade analgesia techniques for thoracotomy conclude that although the analgesia is comparable, paravertebral blockade has a better short-term side-effect profile. However, reduction in major complications including mortality has not been proven.
Methods The UK pneumonectomy study was a prospective observational cohort study in which all UK thoracic surgical centres were invited to participate. Data presented here relate to the mode of analgesia and outcome. Data were analysed for 312 patients having pneumonectomy at 24 UK thoracic surgical centres in 2005. The primary endpoint was a major complication.
Results The most common type of analgesia used was epidural (61.1%) followed by paravertebral infusion (31%). Epidural catheter use was associated with major complications (odds ratio 2.2, 95% confidence interval 1.1–3.8; P=0.02) by stepwise logistic regression analysis.
Conclusions An increased incidence of clinically important major post-pneumonectomy complications was associated with thoracic epidural compared with paravertebral blockade analgesia. However, this study is unable to provide robust evidence to change clinical practice for a better clinical outcome. A large multicentre randomized controlled trial is now needed to compare the efficacy, complications, and cost-effectiveness of epidural and paravertebral blockade analgesia after major lung resection with the primary outcome of clinically important major morbidity
Preparation of anti-vicinal amino alcohols: asymmetric synthesis of D-erythro-Sphinganine, (+)-spisulosine and D-ribo-phytosphingosine
Two variations of the Overman rearrangement have been developed for the highly selective synthesis of anti-vicinal amino alcohol natural products. A MOM-ether directed palladium(II)-catalyzed rearrangement of an allylic trichloroacetimidate was used as the key step for the preparation of the protein kinase C inhibitor D-erythro-sphinganine and the antitumor agent (+)-spisulosine, while the Overman rearrangement of chiral allylic trichloroacetimidates generated by asymmetric reduction of an alpha,beta-unsaturated methyl ketone allowed rapid access to both D-ribo-phytosphingosine and L-arabino-phytosphingosine
Multiple biotic stress resistant and productive genotypes identified under Spanish bunch background in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)
The cultivated groundnut is an important oil seed crop of the world. Several pest and diseases damage the crop and
reduce groundnut yields considerably. Cultivation of resistant varieties is an ecologically sound and economically viable
approach to reduce the loss due to these stresses, but their occurrence and intensity vary in space and time necessitating
the use of multiple stress resistant genotypes. Several diverse groundnut germplasm were assessed for different biotic
stresses under epiphytotic conditions. Most of the cultivated varieties were susceptible to different stresses. Interspecific
deri vati ves constituted the best source of resistance to late leaf spot (LLS), rust and Sclerotium; while mutants were
superior for late leaf spot, Spodoptera and bud necrosis. Pedigree of multiple stress resistant genotypes revealed
contribution of wild species for resistance to many biotic stresses. Trait association studies indicated late matUling nature
of resistant germplasm. Induced mutagenesis and extensive hybridization with interspecific derivatives were sought to
break these undesirable associations. Several foliar disease resistant mutants and second cycle interspecific-derivatives
were isolated in Spanish bunch background. Mutant (28-2) and second cycle interspecific derivative (GPBD-4) were
resistant to foliar diseases with high yield potential even under foliar disease epidemic. 28-2 was also resistant to
Spodoptera, thrips and Aspergillus infection besides having bold kernels. GPBD-4 was iron absorption efficient and had
OIL ratio of 1.68. They also possessed desirable agronomic features, early maturity, high partitioning and better quality.
Mutant 28-2 and GPBD-4 have been registered with National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), New Delhi
with INGR numbers 98003(IC296686) and 0 I 031 (IC2968LO), respectively. These cultures had stable and superior
performance over popular cultivars (JL-24 and TMV-2) across years. GPBD-4 has been accepted by farmers and traders; under active seed chain and cultivation in the farmers' fields in India. GPBD-4 has been widely employed for MABC at ICRISAT and UASD as the source of resistance to LLS and rust
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