Abstract We consider minimization problems with bisubmodular objective functions. propose valid inequalities, namely the poly-bimatroid and provide a complete linear description of convex hull epigraph function. Furthermore, we develop cutting plane algorithm for constrained based on inequalities. Our computational experiments subproblem in robust coupled sensor placement show that our can solv...

SUMMARY The objective of the paper is to construct adjoint consistent formulations of the Helmholtz 'slip' model for the simulation of electroosmotic flows. The motivation is to apply adjoint-based methods for the development of adaptive finite element tools and parameter sensitivity analyses to microfluidic problems. Issues in the current formulation of the 'slip' model lie in the fact that it...

The use of multiple evapotranspiration (ET) models is critical for exploring the ambiguity in the representations of ET processes. Although ensemble ET models are increasingly used to address this ambiguity, practical issues include: 1) the diversity of process representations, which require different input data and constants; 2) the diversity of nomenclature, terminology and units used in the ...

Exploiting and combining different properties of nanomaterials is considered a potential route for next generation cancer therapies. Magnetic nanowires (NWs) have shown good biocompatibility and a high level of cellular internalization. We induced cancer cell death by combining the chemotherapeutic effect of doxorubicin (DOX)-functionalized iron NWs with the mechanical disturbance under a low f...

A bstract We consider a model of quartic inflation where the inflaton is coupled non-minimally to gravity and self-induced radiative corrections its effective potential are dominant. perform comparative analysis considering two different formulations gravity, metric or Palatini, choices for renormalization scale, widely known as prescription I II. Moreover we comment on eventual compatibility r...

Structure determination of adjuvant-coupled antigens is essential for rational vaccine development but has so far been hampered by the relatively low antigen content in formulations and their heterogeneous composition. Here we show that magic-angle spinning (MAS) solid-state NMR can be used to assess structure influenza virus hemagglutinin stalk long alpha helix antigen, both its free, unformul...

Liquid dispersion is very important for the modelling of liquid flow in a rotating packed bed (RPB) when an Eulerian porous medium approach employed. For investigating effect practical RPB, 3D model has been established coupled with appropriate interfacial, drag and forces formulations. The sensitivity parameters employed these formulations thoroughly analyzed. New forms resistance effective in...