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Open AccessA Metric Fixed Point Theorem and Some of Its Applications
A general fixed point theorem for isometries in terms of metric functionals is proved under the assumption of the existence of a conical bicombing. It is new for isometries of convex sets of Banach spaces as w...
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Generalized Lyapunov Exponents and Aspects of the Theory of Deep Learning
We discuss certain recent metric space methods and some of the possibilities these methods provide, with special focus on various generalizations of Lyapunov exponents originally appearing in the theory of dyn...
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Open AccessComparison of integral equations for the Maxwell transmission problem with general permittivities
Two recently derived integral equations for the Maxwell transmission problem are compared through numerical tests on simply connected axially symmetric domains for non-magnetic materials. The winning integral ...
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Open AccessComments on the cosmic convergence of nonexpansive maps
This note discusses some aspects of the asymptotic behaviour of nonexpansive maps. Using metric functionals, we make a connection to the invariant subspace problem and prove a new result for nonexpansive maps of
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Open AccessIdentification of surface proteins in a clinical Staphylococcus haemolyticus isolate by bacterial surface shaving
The skin commensal Staphylococcus haemolyticus is an emerging nosocomial pathogen. Despite its clinical relevance, published information about S. haemolyticus virulence factors is scarce. In this study, the adhes...
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Spectral Zeta Functions
This paper discusses the simplest examples of spectral zeta functions, especially those associated with graphs, a subject which has not been much studied. The analogy and the similar structure of these functio...
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Open AccessThe Forest Observation System, building a global reference dataset for remote sensing of forest biomass
Forest biomass is an essential indicator for monitoring the Earth’s ecosystems and climate. It is a critical input to greenhouse gas accounting, estimation of carbon losses and forest degradation, assessment o...
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Open AccessOptimizing Column Length and Particle Size in Preparative Batch Chromatography Using Enantiomeric Separations of Omeprazole and Etiracetam as Models: Feasibility of Taguchi Empirical Optimization
The overreaching purpose of this study is to evaluate new approaches for determining the optimal operational and column conditions in chromatography laboratories, i.e., how best to select a packing material of pr...
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Open AccessProteomic analysis of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) in neutral and alkaline conditions
Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) is a major cause of diarrhea in children and travelers to endemic areas. Secretion of the heat labile AB5 toxin (LT) is induced by alkaline conditions. In this study, we de...
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Open AccessCombining Chemometric Models with Adsorption Isotherm Measurements to Study Omeprazole in RP-LC
The adsorption of the proton-pump inhibitor omeprazole was investigated using RP-LC with chemometric models combined with adsorption isotherm modelling to study the effect of pH and type of organic modifier (i...
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Preoperative MRI of the Breast (POMB) Influences Primary Treatment in Breast Cancer: A Prospective, Randomized, Multicenter Study
Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has shown high sensitivity in determining tumor extent, multifocality, and occult contralateral breast cancer. Low specificity, unnecessary mastectomies, and costs are a...
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Low-frequency dispersion characteristics of a multilayered coaxial cable
This paper provides an exact asymptotic analysis regarding the low-frequency dispersion characteristics of a multilayered coaxial cable. A layer-recursive description of the dispersion function is derived that...
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Open AccessCombining phenotypic and proteomic approaches to identify membrane targets in a ‘triple negative’ breast cancer cell type
The continued discovery of therapeutic antibodies, which address unmet medical needs, requires the continued discovery of tractable antibody targets. Multiple protein-level target discovery approaches are avai...
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Pre-anaesthetic metomidate sedation delays the stress response after caudal artery cannulation in Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua)
Recovery from caudal artery cannulation with and without pre-anaesthesia metomidate sedation was assessed in Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua). The levels of plasma cortisol, glucose, electrolytes and acid–base paramet...
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Applications of heat kernels on abelian groups: ζ(2n), quadratic reciprocity, Bessel integrals
The discussion centers around three applications of heat kernel considerations on \(\mathbb{R}\) , ...
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Changes in arterial PO2, physiological blood parameters and intracellular antioxidants in free-swimming Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) exposed to varying levels of hyperoxia
Free-swimming Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) were exposed to water oxygen pressures (P wO2) ranging from 18.1 to 41.5 kPa and sampled for blood using an indwelling caudal artery cannula. Arte...
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Membrane Protein Digestion – Comparison of LPI HexaLane with Traditional Techniques
Membrane protein profiling and characterization is of immense importance for the understanding of vital processes taking place across cellular membranes. Traditional techniques used for soluble proteins, such ...
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Smoothing-Based Submap Merging in Large Area SLAM
This paper concerns simultaneous localization and map** (SLAM) of large areas. In SLAM the map creation is based on identified landmarks in the environment. When map** large areas a vast number of landmark...
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Effects of improved fallow with Sesbania sesban on maize productivity and Striga hermonthica infestation in Western Kenya
Striga hermonthica is a major constraint to smallholder subsistence agriculture production in the sub-Saharan African region. Low soil fertility and overall environmental degradation has contributed to the build-...
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Evaluation Conditions for SFC of Metoprolol and Related Amino Alcohols on Hypercarb (Porous Graphitic Carbon) with Respect to Structure–Selectivity Relations
Mobile phase chromatographic conditions for the selective separation of metoprolol from related amino alcohols have been evaluated using Hypercarb as support and carbon dioxide with addition of methanol as mob...
