3,193 research outputs found
Kinematic Self-Similar Plane Symmetric Solutions
This paper is devoted to classify the most general plane symmetric spacetimes
according to kinematic self-similar perfect fluid and dust solutions. We
provide a classification of the kinematic self-similarity of the first, second,
zeroth and infinite kinds with different equations of state, where the
self-similar vector is not only tilted but also orthogonal and parallel to the
fluid flow. This scheme of classification yields twenty four plane symmetric
kinematic self-similar solutions. Some of these solutions turn out to be
vacuum. These solutions can be matched with the already classified plane
symmetric solutions under particular coordinate transformations. As a result,
these reduce to sixteen independent plane symmetric kinematic self-similar
solutions.Comment: 29 pages, accepted for publication in Classical Quantum Gravit
Timelike and Spacelike Matter Inheritance Vectors in Specific Forms of Energy-Momentum Tensor
This paper is devoted to the investigation of the consequences of timelike
and spacelike matter inheritance vectors in specific forms of energy-momentum
tensor, i.e., for string cosmology (string cloud and string fluid) and perfect
fluid. Necessary and sufficient conditions are developed for a spacetime with
string cosmology and perfect fluid to admit a timelike matter inheritance
vector, parallel to and spacelike matter inheritance vector, parallel to
. We compare the outcome with the conditions of conformal Killing vectors.
This comparison provides us the conditions for the existence of matter
inheritance vector when it is also a conformal Killing vector. Finally, we
discuss these results for the existence of matter inheritance vector in the
special cases of the above mentioned spacetimes.Comment: 27 pages, accepted for publication in Int. J. of Mod. Phys.
Factors Affecting on the Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards: Iraqi Evidence
The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that could explain the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) by Iraqi companies. This study explains why Iraq, a developing country still has not
adopted the IFRS, even though adoption of IFRS would result in improving the quality of corporate reporting practices and enhances the comparability, reliability, and relevancy of financial statements. This study also points out
that there is an urgent need for Iraq to adopt the IFRS instead of still continues to practice the Unified Accounting System. More importantly, this study attempts to understand the factors that could encourage the adoption
of IFRS by Iraq. The following factors have been selected: government policy, capital market, education level, professional bodies, and company size. Our results indicate that there are significant relationship between four
variables which are (capital market, education level, professional bodies, company size) and adoption of IFRS except government policy. This study carried out using the quantitative method used questionnaires to collect primary data and, using data from 50 questionnaires that were distributed on Iraqi companies that are registered on the Iraqi stock exchange was analyzed using the package of SPSS
Prediction of microgeometrical influences on micropitting fatigue damage on 32CrMoV13 steel
Dr Fabre's sabbatical period at the Cardiff School of Engineering allowed the research to be conducted. Thanks are due to the M2P department of Arts et Métiers ParisTech, to Arts et Métiers ParisTech—Aix en Provence, and to the MécaSurf laboratory for supporting the visit financially, and to Cardiff University for provision of research facilities. Dr Sharif's contribution to the research was supported financially by UK Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) with Grant no. EP/G06024X/1.Micropitting is a form of surface fatigue damage that occurs in the gear teeth. It is due to the effect of variation in the mechanical loading in the contact zone between the two teeth, induced especially by flank roughness. In this study, generic roughness profiles were built with geometrical parameters to simulate the contact between two rough surfaces. Using elastohydrodynamic lubrication code and Crossland’s fatigue criteria, the influence on fatigue lifetime was analysed for changes in each parameter. The relevant parameters were determined that influence(i) the conventional pitting,(ii) the extent to which the von Mises equivalent stress exceeds the material yield stress in the zone where micropitting occurs, and(iii) the fatigue lifetime for steel teeth. With nitriding benefits, the same trends were shown with weaker effects
Cold Plasma Wave Analysis in Magneto-Rotational Fluids
This paper is devoted to investigate the cold plasma wave properties. The
analysis has been restricted to the neighborhood of the pair production region
of the Kerr magnetosphere. The Fourier analyzed general relativistic
magnetohydrodynamical equations are dealt under special circumstances and
dispersion relations are obtained. We find the -component of the complex
wave vector numerically. The corresponding components of the propagation
vector, attenuation vector, phase and group velocities are shown in graphs. The
direction and dispersion of waves are investigated.Comment: 22 pages, 18 figures, accepted for publication in Astrophys. Space
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Energy-Momentum Distribution: A Crucial Problem in General Relativity
This paper is aimed to elaborate the problem of energy-momentum in General
Relativity. In this connection, we use the prescriptions of Einstein,
Landau-Lifshitz, Papapetrou and M\"{o}ller to compute the energy-momentum
densities for two exact solutions of Einstein field equations. The spacetimes
under consideration are the non-null Einstein-Maxwell solutions and the
singularity-free cosmological model. The electromagnetic generalization of the
G\"{o}del solution and the G\"{o}del metric become special cases of the
non-null Einstein-Maxwell solutions. It turns out that these prescriptions do
not provide consistent results for any of these spacetimes. These inconsistence
results verify the well-known proposal that the idea of localization does not
follow the lines of pseudo-tensorial construction but instead follows from the
energy-momentum tensor itself. These differences can also be understood with
the help of the Hamiltonian approach.Comment: 28 pages, accepted for publication in Int. J. Mod. Phys.
Teleparallel Energy-Momentum Distribution of Spatially Homogeneous Rotating Spacetimes
The energy-momentum distribution of spatially homogeneous rotating spacetimes
in the context of teleparallel theory of gravity is investigated. For this
purpose, we use the teleparallel version of Moller prescription. It is found
that the components of energy-momentum density are finite and well-defined but
are different from General Relativity. However, the energy-momentum density
components become the same in both theories under certain assumptions. We also
analyse these quantities for some special solutions of the spatially
homogeneous rotating spacetimes.Comment: 12 pages, accepted for publication in Int. J. Theor. Phy
Non-Invasive Ventilation Sensor Mask (NIVSM): Preliminary Design and Testing
Previous research has emphasized the significance of mask and interface design in non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and the prevention of pressure ulcers (PUs). Multiple variables are involved in the necrosis process, but the skin-mask interface has the significant impact. A preliminary design of a custom-fit Mask (CFM) embedded with microclimate sensor has been introduced previously. This study aims to improve the comfort and safety of patients that use NIV masks for long periods. The personalized cushion fit (PCF) is designed using 3D scanning and printing technology and integrated into a pre existing mask. Integration with a preexisting mask has been achieved by fabricating a modular design that acts as a disposable PCF. Embedded sensors are added to the mask to measure the skin-mask microclimate. Real-time data is plotted and monitored for critical conditions and to identify other key features. A preliminary temperaturehumidity (T-H) monitoring of the skin-mask interface for both PCF and pre-existing mask shows fluctuation trends that could potentially induce PUs. However, there is a more sensitive reaction in the PCF test
Charged Perfect Fluid Cylindrical Gravitational Collapse
This paper is devoted to study the charged perfect fluid cylindrical
gravitational collapse. For this purpose, we find a new analytical solution of
the field equations for non-static cylindrically symmetric spacetime. We
discuss physical properties of the solution which predict gravitational
collapse. It is concluded that in the presence of electromagnetic field the
outgoing gravitational waves are absent. Further, it turns out that when
longitudinal length reduces to zero due to resultant action of gravity and
electromagnetic field, then the end state of the gravitational collapse is a
conical singularity. We also explore the smooth matching of the collapsing
cylindrical solution to a static cylindrically symmetric solution. In this
matching, we take a special choice of constant radius of the boundary surface.
We conclude that the gravitational and Coulomb forces of the system balance
each other.Comment: 17 pages, 4 figures, accepted for publication in J. Phys. Soc. Jp
Neoj4 and SARMIX Model for Optimizing Product Placement and Predicting the Shortest Shopping Path
Product placement of top-selling items in highly visible aisles inside supermarkets plays a crucial role in enhancing customer shopping experience. Moreover, it is important for retailers to assure that their customers can effortlessly navigate the store and locate the items they are searching for in a timely manner. The research proposes a novel and effective approach that combines two methods; the SARIMAX model for forecasting sales of each product based on historical data; by using the predicted result, placing the most demanding item in highly visible aisles. And the use of Graph Database Management Systems (GDBMS) such as Neo4j to find the shortest path for consumers to navigate throughout the store to finish the shopping as per their shopping list. By leveraging the power of data analytics and machine learning, retailers can make data-driven decisions that result in improved sales andcustomer satisfaction. Retailers investing in these technologies and strategies will likely see a significant increase in customer satisfaction and sales
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