The Unequal Twins - Probability Distributions Aren't Everything

It is the common lore to assume that knowing the equation for the probability distribution function (PDF) of a stochastic model as a function of time tells the whole picture defining all other characteristics of the model. We show that this is not the case by comparing two exactly solvable models of anomalous diffusion due to geometric constraints: The comb model and the random walk on a random walk (RWRW). We show that though the two models have exactly the same PDFs, they differ in other respects, like their first passage time (FPT) distributions, their autocorrelation functions and their aging properties

The state mosques of the Arabian Gulf: bridging tradition and modernity in the 20th

The architecture of the state mosques of the Arabian Gulf in the 20th century is an overlooked subject. Their various styles of Islamic architecture, lavish details, luxurious decoration and enormous scale are all intended to convey a message of elegance and power. While some research has been carried out on the Gulf States as part of modern urban development in general, little has been done on State Mosque architecture in particular, and few have been studied or even published in detail. Nevertheless, this region underwent more major changes in its contemporary mosque architecture from its traditional architecture than any of the surrounding Arab States. Although the architectural style of these state mosques varied, they all shared a single goal, the regeneration of traditional Islamic forms combined with a tendency toward a new perspective of contemporary mosque architecture that stressed the development of the mosques’ forms, styles and their place in an urban setting, which was unlike those of neighboring Arab states. Hence, the aim of this paper is to present a comprehensive study of the styles, techniques, decoration, design and messages of state mosque architecture in the Arabian Gulf. It will be compared with Islamic architecture of the medieval and early modern period. This research will be the first in-depth study of the state mosques of the Arabian Gulf

Digital Sphygmomanometer Based on Arduino Using TFT LCD Display

Sphygmomanometer is a human blood pressure measuring device which has several types such as mercury, digital, and aneroid. At this time, mercury Sphygmomanometer is not allowed to be used anymore considering the side effects of mercury which can harm the skin and even respiration. This study helps to reduce the use of mercury type Sphygmomanometer. The researchers make arduino TFT LCD display based Sphyhmomanometer so that the use of mercury can be reduced and make it easier for users to process measurement. The researchers used the oscillmetry method in making the device to calculate the systolic and diastolic pressure. The result of blood pressure measurement has a systolic error rate of 0,08% and a diastolic error rate 0,09%

Chattanooga Community Members Willingness to Use Retail Clinics: A Quantitative Approach

This study explored the willingness of Chattanooga community members to utilize retail clinics for simple ailments rather than the area EDs. Specifically, community members ages 25-45 were surveyed and asked to rate their willingness to use a retail clinic for their acute healthcare needs rather than the overcrowded local EDs. Additionally, this study explored community members’ perceived barriers to use retail clinics. Results were compared between demographic variables such as yearly income, race, gender, and age

The Demand for Military Spending in Egypt

Egypt plays a pivotal role in the security of the Middle East as the doorway to Europe and its military expenditure reflects its involvement in the machinations of such an unstable region, showing considerable variation over the last forty years. These characteristics make it a particularly interesting case study of the determinants of military spending. This paper presents such a study, estimating an econometric model of the Egyptian demand for military spending, taking into account important strategic and political factors. Both economic and strategic factors are found to play a role in determining military burden, with clear positive effects of lagged military burden, suggesting some sort of institutional inertia, plus negative output and net imports effects. The main strategic effect is the impact of Israel’s military burden, with no effect for that of the Jordanian and Syrian allies, but the results also suggest that simple arms race relationships are not an adequate representation of the relevant strategic factors.Egypt, demand for military expenditure, political determinants, strategic determinants

Oropharyngeal and otorhinological changes in end stage renal patients undergoing hemodialysis

The study aimed to assess oropharyngeal and otorhinolaryngological changes in end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients undergoing hemodialysis and correlate the findings to renal functions. This case-control study compared oral and otorhinolaryngologica