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Generalised sifting in black-box groups
We present a generalisation of the sifting procedure introduced originally by
Sims for computation with finite permutation groups, and now used for many
computational procedures for groups, such as membership testing and finding
group orders. Our procedure is a Monte Carlo algorithm, and is presented and
analysed in the context of black-box groups. It is based on a chain of subsets
instead of a subgroup chain. Two general versions of the procedure are worked
out in detail, and applications are given for membership tests for several of
the sporadic simple groups.
Our major objective was that the procedures could be proved to be Monte Carlo
algorithms, and their costs computed. In addition we explicitly determined
suitable subset chains for six of the sporadic groups, and we implemented the
algorithms involving these chains in the {\sf GAP} computational algebra
system. It turns out that sample implementations perform well in practice. The
implementations will be made available publicly in the form of a {\sf GAP}
package
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In the title compound, C34H31N5, the observed molecular geometry suggests that anomeric effects are present in terms of short C—N bond lengths and reduced pyramidality of the N atoms
Polynomial-time proofs that groups are hyperbolic
Funding: UK EPSRC grant number EP/I03582X/1.It is undecidable in general whether a given finitely presented group is word hyperbolic. We use the concept of pregroups, introduced by Stallings (1971), to define a new class of van Kampen diagrams, which represent groups as quotients of virtually free groups. We then present a polynomial-time procedure that analyses these diagrams, and either returns an explicit linear Dehn function for the presentation, or returns fail, together with its reasons for failure. Furthermore, if our procedure succeeds we are often able to produce in polynomial time a word problem solver for the presentation that runs in linear time. Our algorithms have been implemented, and when successful they are many orders of magnitude faster than KBMAG, the only comparable publicly available software.PostprintPeer reviewe
Suspicion of respiratory tract infection with multidrug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae: epidemiology and risk factors from a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit
Enterobacteriaceae distribution. Distribution of Enterobacteriaceae isolates (n = 167) in lower respiratory tract material, MDR (n = 51) vs susceptible (n = 116) organisms during the study period. (XLSX 14 kb
Ion-doped brushite cements for bone regeneration
Decades of research in orthopaedics has culminated in the quest for formidable yet resorbable biomaterials using bioactive materials. Brushite cements most salient features embrace high biocompatibility,
bioresorbability, osteoconductivity, self-setting characteristics, handling, and injectability properties. Such
type of materials is also effectively applied as drug delivery systems. However, brushite cements possess limited mechanical strength and fast setting times. By means of incorporating bioactive ions, which
are incredibly promising in directing cell fate when incorporated within biomaterials, it can yield biomaterials with superior mechanical properties. Therefore, it is a key to develop fine-tuned regenerative
medicine therapeutics. A comprehensive overview of the current accomplishments of ion-doped brushite
cements for bone tissue repair and regeneration is provided herein. The role of ionic substitution on
the cements physicochemical properties, such as structural, setting time, hydration products, injectability,
mechanical behaviour and ion release is discussed. Cell-material interactions, osteogenesis, angiogenesis,
and antibacterial activity of the ion-doped cements, as well as its potential use as drug delivery carriers
are also presented.This study was funded by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and the German Academic Exchange
Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst, DAAD) for the
transnational cooperation FCT/DAAD 2018-2019. The authors also
thank the funds provided under the distinctions attributed to JMO
(IF/01285/2015) and SP (CEECIND/03673/2017). Furthermore, funding by the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG), Grant Nr. HU 2498/1-1; GB 1/22-1, and the
Emerging Talents Initiative of the FAU is acknowledged
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