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Fibers on a graph with local load sharing
We study a random fiber bundle model with tips of the fibers placed on a
graph having co-ordination number 3. These fibers follow local load sharing
with uniformly distributed threshold strengths of the fibers. We have studied
the critical behaviour of the model numerically using a finite size scaling
method and the mean field critical behaviour is established. The avalanche size
distribution is also found to exhibit a mean field nature in the asymptotic
limit.Comment: 9 pages, 6 figures, To appear in International Journal of Modern
Physics
Global logistics indicators, supply chain metrics, and bilateral trade patterns
Past research into the determinants of international trade highlighted the importance of the basic spatial gravity model augmented by additional variables representing sources of friction. Studies modeled many sources of friction using various proxies, including indices based on expert judgment in some cases. This paper focuses on logistics friction and draws on a data set recently compiled by the World Bank with specific quantitative metrics of logistics performance interms of time, cost, and variability in time. It finds that the new variables that relate directly to logistics performance have a statistically significant relationship with the level of bilateral trade. It also finds that a single logistics index can capture virtually all of the explanatory power of multiple logistics indicators. The findings should spur public and private agencies that have direct or indirect power over logistics performance to focus attention on reducing sources of friction so as to improve their country's ability to compete in today's global economy. Moreover, since the logistics metrics are directly related to operational performance, countries can use these metrics to target actions to improve logistics and monitor their progress.Common Carriers Industry,Transport and Trade Logistics,Economic Theory&Research,Free Trade,Trade Policy
A STUDY OF ARTHAVAVAHA SROTAS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO MAITHUNA ASAHISHNUTHA (DYSPAREUNIA)
Understanding the science of Ayurveda is based on proper concept of Tridosha – the Vata, Pitta and Kapha, as these form the physiological control factors. Prakruti, the biological or genetic constitution to a great extent influences each individual, in the way he is, the way he behaves, the way he reacts to certain things there by making a person unique and distinct from one-another. Acharya Sushruta the pioneer in the field of Shareera has gone through evaluating the anatomical structures under the name of Sroto-Shareera, which includes Srotas of Ahara, Dhatu, Mala and Upadhatu like Arthavavaha Srotas. Arthavavahasrotas gets originated from Garbashaya and Arthavavaha Dhamani injury to Arthavavahasrotas results in Vandhyathva, Nastarthava and Maitunaasahisnutha. In his purview it is the local injury to organs of reproductive system which may be due to excessive coitus, repeated curettage, LSCS and thereby, which may result in pelvic adhesions, local infections, tubal block, etc. ultimately leading to Maithunaasahishnutha (dyspareunia). In this study 20 women who were diagnosed as Maitunaasahisnutha selected for assessment of predominant Prakruti based on physiological and anatomical triats. From the statistical analysis it is evident that Kaphaprakruti were more prone for Maithunaashasinutha
Work group inclusion : test of a scale and model
We develop a theoretically based 10-item measure of work group inclusion comprised of two components (belongingness and uniqueness) and use this measure to empirically test the nomological network of work group inclusion developed by Shore et al. In Phase 1, we use two samples of full-time employees to develop and refine items as well as establish content validity. In Phase 2, we demonstrate convergent, discriminant, and incremental validity with both conceptually related and unrelated constructs. In Phase 3, we use data from an additional sample of employees and supervisors to test criterion-related validity and mediation by examining the multilevel relationships between inclusion and important antecedents and outcomes. Across the three phases of our study, the results demonstrate support not only for the factor structure, reliability, and validity of our work group inclusion measure but also for a theoretical model in which the construct of inclusion has important implications for individuals and organizations
A random fiber bundle with many discontinuities in the threshold distribution
We study the breakdown of a random fiber bundle model (RFBM) with
-discontinuities in the threshold distribution using the global load sharing
scheme. In other words, different classes of fibers identified on the
basis of their threshold strengths are mixed such that the strengths of the
fibers in the class are uniformly distributed between the values
and where . Moreover, there
is a gap in the threshold distribution between and class. We
show that although the critical stress depends on the parameter values of the
system, the critical exponents are identical to that obtained in the recursive
dynamics of a RFBM with a uniform distribution and global load sharing. The
avalanche size distribution (ASD), on the other hand, shows a non-universal,
non-power law behavior for smaller values of avalanche sizes which becomes
prominent only when a critical distribution is approached. We establish that
the behavior of the avalanche size distribution for an arbitrary is
qualitatively similar to a RFBM with a single discontinuity in the threshold
distribution (), especially when the density and the range of threshold
values of fibers belonging to strongest ()-th class is kept identical in
all the cases.Comment: 6 pages, 4 figures, Accepted in Phys. Rev.
Effect of discontinuity in threshold distribution on the critical behaviour of a random fiber bundle
The critical behaviour of a Random Fiber Bundle Model with mixed uniform
distribution of threshold strengths and global load sharing rule is studied
with a special emphasis on the nature of distribution of avalanches for
different parameters of the distribution. The discontinuity in the threshold
strength distribution of fibers non-trivially modifies the critical stress as
well as puts a restriction on the allowed values of parameters for which the
recursive dynamics approach holds good. The discontinuity leads to a
non-universal behaviour in the avalanche size distribution for smaller values
of avalanche size. We observe that apart from the mean field behaviour for
larger avalanches, a new behaviour for smaller avalanche size is observed as a
critical threshold distribution is approached. The phenomenological
understanding of the above result is provided using the exact analytical result
for the avalanche size distribution. Most interestingly,the prominence of
non-universal behaviour in avalanche size distribution depends on the system
parameters.Comment: 6 pages, 4 figures, text and figures modifie
Vertical and longitudinal electron density structures of equatorial E- and F-regions
From global soundings of ionospheric electron density made with FORMOSAT
3/COSMIC satellites for September 2006–August 2009, day-night variations in
vertical and longitudinal structures of the electron densities in equatorial
E- and F-regions for different seasons are investigated for the first time.
The results reveal that the wavenumber-3 and wavenumber-4 patterns
dominated the nighttime (22:00–04:00 LT) F-region longitudinal structures in
solstice and in equinox seasons, respectively. In daytime (08:00–18:00 LT)
F-region, the wavenumber-4 patterns governed the longitudinal structures in
the September equinox and December solstice, and wavenumber-3 in March
equinox and June solstice respectively. A comparison of the daytime
and nighttime longitudinal electron density structures indicates that they
are approximately 180° out of phase with each other. It is believed that
this out of phase relation is very likely the result of the opposite phase
relation between daytime and nighttime nonmigrating diurnal tidal winds that
modulate background E-region dynamo electric field at different places,
leading to the day-night change in the locations of the equatorial plasma
fountains that are responsible for the formation of the F-region
longitudinal structures. Further, a good consistency between the locations
of the density structures in the same seasons of the different years for
both daytime and nighttime epochs has been noticed indicating that the
source mechanism for these structures could be the same
Exploited seerfish fishery resources of India - A review
Seerfishes forming 1.7 % of the total marine Jish catch of the
country are considered as one of the high value resources Andhra
Pradesh (14.3%) and Tami Nadu (11.5%) on the east coast and
Gujarat (22.8%). Maharashtra (16.9%) and Kerala (16.1%) on the
west coast are the principal contributors of seerfish. They are caught
mainly in gillnet (65.12%) and hook & line (6.96%) from 25-50 m
depth zone and. in trawl (11.47%) operated from beyond 50 m depth.
Of the five species available in Indian waters, the fishery is sustained
by the king seer Scomberomorus commerson and the spotted
seer S.guttatus. The stock assessment studies on the king
seer revealed that the present yield in different regions of the country
are closer to MSY. However there is scope for stepping up production
by extending fishing operations to the deeper waters beyond
50 m depth. The paper reviews their fishery, biology and stock
characteristics in Indian waters
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