592 research outputs found
A nonlinear elliptic problem with terms concentrating in the boundary
In this paper we investigate the behavior of a family of steady state
solutions of a nonlinear reaction diffusion equation when some reaction and
potential terms are concentrated in a -neighborhood of a portion
of the boundary. We assume that this -neighborhood shrinks
to as the small parameter goes to zero. Also, we suppose
the upper boundary of this -strip presents a highly oscillatory
behavior. Our main goal here is to show that this family of solutions converges
to the solutions of a limit problem, a nonlinear elliptic equation that
captures the oscillatory behavior. Indeed, the reaction term and concentrating
potential are transformed into a flux condition and a potential on ,
which depends on the oscillating neighborhood
A scale-free network hidden in the collapsing polymer
We show that the collapsed globular phase of a polymer accommodates a
scale-free incompatibility graph of its contacts. The degree distribution of
this network is found to decay with the exponent up to a
cut-off degree , where is the loop exponent for dense
polymers ( in two dimensions) and is the length of the polymer. Our
results exemplify how a scale-free network (SFN) can emerge from standard
criticality.Comment: 4 pages, 3 figures, address correcte
Bromelain, a Group of Pineapple Proteolytic Complex Enzymes (Ananas comosus) and Their Possible Therapeutic and Clinical Effects. A Summary
Bromelain is a complex combination of multiple endopeptidases of thiol and other compounds derived from the pineapple fruit, stem and/or root. Fruit bromelain and stem bromelain are produced completely distinctly and comprise unique compounds of enzymes, and the descriptor "Bromelain" originally referred in actuality to stem bromelain. Due to the efficacy of oral administration in the body, as a safe phytotherapeutic medication, bromelain was commonly suited for patients due to lack of compromise in its peptidase efficacy and the absence of undesired side effects. Various in vivo and in vitro studies have shown that they are anti-edematous, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancerous, anti-thrombotic, fibrinolytic, and facilitate the death of apoptotic cells. The pharmacological properties of bromelain are in part, related to its arachidonate cascade modulation, inhibition of platelet aggregation, such as interference with malignant cell growth; anti-inflammatory action; fibrinolytic activity; skin debridement properties, and reduction of the severe effects of SARS-Cov-2. In this paper, we concentrated primarily on the potential of bromelain's important characteristics and meditative and therapeutic effects, along with the possible mechanism of action.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Prejudices towards people with intellectual disabilities: reliability and validity of the Italian Modern and Classical Prejudices Scale
Background
Prejudices and negative attitudes towards intellectual disabilities (IDs) may hinder social inclusion of ID individuals, limiting their well‐being. This study investigated the psychometric characteristics of the Italian Modern and Classical Prejudices Scale (MCPS‐IT) towards people with ID and the effects of gender, age and socio‐economic status (SES) on prejudices.
Method
The MCPS‐IT was administered to 474 adults (69% women, age range 18–70 years, M = 33.13) in conjunction with a questionnaire evaluating socio‐demographic information (SES), the contact and the education about ID people and the social dominance orientation.
Results
Results confirmed that Italian MCPS has a two‐factor structure that measures in a reliable and valid way prejudice towards people with ID. Multivariate analyses of variance confirmed a weak gender difference in both scales and age differences in modern scale. No SES differences were found.
Conclusion
The Italian MCPS represents a valid scale that can be used to monitor the social context of people with ID
Why do millets have slower starch and protein digestibility than other cereals?
Background
Millet and millet based products are known to have lower starch and protein digestibility rates when compared to other cereals. Understanding, why millets are slowly digestible and how they are affected by processing is important in maintaining their lower starch and protein digestibilities when processed.
Scope and approach
This review explores the factors that contribute to the lower starch and protein digestibilities of millets and their underlying mechanisms. The effects of different processing methods on millet starch and protein digestibility rates are also discussed.
Key findings and conclusions
Factors such as starch structural characteristics, starch-protein-lipid interactions, fiber and polyphenols present in millets play significant roles in their hypoglycemic property. The amount and type of fatty acids present in millets significantly affect their starch hydrolysis rates. Unsaturated fatty acids are more effective in reducing starch hydrolysis rates than their saturated counterparts. In-vitro protein digestibility (IVPD) of millets appears to be mostly affected by polyphenols and processing. Simple processing steps such as decortication, germination and fermentation which are mostly applied to millets significantly affect both starch digestibility and IVPD of millets. The adoption of processes that maintain low starch hydrolysis rates and increases protein digestibility in millets should be encouraged
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