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D-optimality andD n -optimal designs for mixtures regression models with logarithmic terms
In this paper the authors put forward a new mixtures regression models with Logarithmic terms[14] to generalize Draper's models[1, 2 or 6] by using Kiefer-Wolfowitz's equivalence theorem[3], Fedorov's and Wynn's ...
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Calculating accumulations
Theaccumulation strategy consists of generalizing a function over an algebraic data structure by inclusion of an extra parameter, anaccumulating parameter, for reusing and propagating intermediate results. Howeve...
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Synthesis, structure and the e.s.r. spectrum of the mixed-valence molybdovandate Na2(NH4)4[(VIVVV8Mo)O28] · 10H2O
The mixed-valence molybdovanadate compound Na2(NH4)4[VIVVV 8Mo)O28] · 10H2O [Vanadata(6-)tetradeca-μ-oxotetra-μ3-oxodi-μ6-oxoheptaoxo(oxomolybdate) nonatetrammonium disodium, decahydrate] has been synthesized fro...
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Synthesis, crystal structure and magnetic properties of A[Ni(mnt)2] complexes [A = 1-(4-nitrobenzyl)quinolinium or 1-benzylpyridinium; mnt2− = maleonitriledithiolate]
Two new ion-pair complexes A[Ni(mnt)2], [A = 1-(4-nitrobenzyl)quinolinium (1), and 1-benzylpyridinium (2)] have been prepared and characterized. The crystal structure of (1) has been determined by X-ray diffracti...
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Synthesis, crystal structure, and properties of [Cu(LH)]2[M(mnt)2] [M = Ni or Cu; H2L = 3,3′-(1,3-propanediyldinitrilo)-bis(2-butanone oxime); mnt2− = maleonitriledithiolate] complexes containing bridging cyano groups
Interesting complexes containing a mnt2− bridge, based on the reaction of [M(mnt)2]2− [M = Ni or Cu] with [Cu(LH)]+, have been prepared and characterized by e.s.m.s., i.r and u.v–vis. spectroscopic techniques and...
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Racemic titanium(IV) complexes of salicylideneamino acids
New racemic complexes of titanium with Schiff bases derived from condensation of salicylaldehyde with dl-alanine (H2Sal-dl-Ala) and dl-valine (H2Sal-dl-Val) have been prepared. The crystal structure of [(Sal-dl-V...
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The Inclusion Complex of Ferrocene with a Dithiolene Functionalized β-Cyclodextrin
A new βcyclodextrin derivative with the anion side-arm, mono[6-deoxy-6-(2-sodium thio-1,2-dicyane ethylenylthio)]-βcyclodextrin (6-mnt-βCD), and its inclusion complex with ferrocene (6-mnt-βCD/Fc), have been p...
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Miscibility as a function of copolymer composition in blends of a random copolymer and a homopolymer
Random copolymers of n-butyl acrylate (BA) and cyclohexyl acrylate (CHA) were synthesized by solution polymerization in cyclohexane. Blends of polystyrene with the poly(CHA-stat-BA) copolymers were prepared by so...
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A New Parallel Skeleton for General Accumulative Computations
Skeletal parallel programming enables programmers to build a parallel program from ready-made components (parallel primitives) for which efficient implementations are known to exist, making both the parallel p...
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On Spin Hamiltonian fits to Mössbauer spectra of high-spin Fe(II) porphyrinate systems
Fits to Mössbauer spectra of high-spin iron(II) porphyrinates have been applied to the Fe(II) model compounds octaethylporphyrin(1,2-dimethylimidazole) and tetra-paramethoxyporphyrin(1,2-dimethylimidazole). Mö...
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Improvement of the hydrogen-storage performances of Li–Mg–N–H system
Li2MgN2H2 can reversibly store more than 5.5 wt% hydrogen. However, the high activation energy of hydrogen desorption poses a kinetic barrier for low-temperature operation. In this work, the composition of the Li...
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A Compositional Framework for Develo** Parallel Programs on Two-Dimensional Arrays
Computations on two-dimensional arrays such as matrices and images are one of the most fundamental and ubiquitous things in computational science and its vast application areas, but development of efficient pa...
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A programmable editor for develo** structured documents based on bidirectional transformations
This paper presents an application of bidirectional transformation to the design and implementation of a novel editor supporting interactive refinement in the development of structured documents. The user perf...
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Bionic asymmetry: from amiiform fish to undulating robotic fins
Similar to bionic non-smooth which has been successfully applied in anti-resistance and anti-adhesion, bionic asymmetry is also an inherent property of biological systems and is worth exploring for conceivable...
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Consistent Web site updating based on bidirectional transformation
A transformation-based Web site can keep the contents of a Web site consistent by furnishing a single database and a set of transformation programs, each generating a Web page from the database. However, when ...
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Computational hydrodynamics and statistical modeling on biologically inspired undulating robotic fins: A two-dimensional study
Undulation fishes, whose propulsion is mainly achieved by undulating ribbon fins, are good at maneuvering or stabilizing at low speeds. This paper suggests and proposes a two-dimensional approximate computatio...
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Computational and experimental study on dynamic behavior of underwater robots propelled by bionic undulating fins
Bionic undulating fins, inspired by undulations of the median and/or paired fin (MPF) fish, have a bright prospective for underwater missions with higher maneuverability, lower noisy, and higher efficiency. In...
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CPGs control method using a new oscillator in robotic fish
A new oscillator is presented in this paper based on our pervious oscillator (Zhang’s oscillator). Using this new oscillator, a bionic neural control system, the central pattern generators (CPGs) control syste...
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Learning Control for Biomimetic Undulating Fins: An Experimental Study
Learning control should focus on imitating natural fish’s adaptability to complex and dynamic environment to some extent, rather than mimicking streamlined shapes or specific actuators to develop more mechanic...
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