Stellate cells from entorhinal cortex (EC) layer II express both a transient Na(+) current (I(Na)) and a low-threshold persistent Na(+) current (I(NaP)) that helps to generate intrinsic theta-like oscillatory activity. We have used single-channel patch-clamp recording to investigate the Na(+) channels responsible for I(NaP) in EC stellate cells. Macropatch (more than six channels) recordings sh...

This paper reports the results of a study of multiscale shape description, smoothing and representation. Multiscale nonlinear smoothing filters are first developed by using morphological openings and closings. These filters smooth signals while preserving their edges, and use a definition of scale that agrees with the spatial size of image objects. Matheron used openings and closings to obtain ...

This research attempts to investigate the effect of shear wall openings on response reduction factor. Openings are commonly necessary because other engineering disciplines’ requirements. When modest in proportion size wall, their effects frequently disregarded. On hand, when these large or located a high-risk area, they can have significant impact. A broad literature review has been conducted p...

This study characterizes the indoor airflow and occupants’ thermal sensations in a cross-ventilated building model sheltered by generic cube arrays based on large-eddy simulations (LESs). Four ventilation models, which comprise different cross-ventilating openings, streamwise (STR) lateral (LAT) windows, block arrangements, lattice-type square (SQ) staggered (ST) patterns, were examined to unde...

Establishing the general and promoter-specific mechanistic features of gene transcription initiation requires improved understanding of the sequence-dependent structural/dynamic features of promoter DNA. Experimental data suggest that a spontaneous dsDNA strand separation at the transcriptional start site is likely to be a requirement for transcription initiation in several promoters. Here, we ...

We instituted a multidisciplinary educational and operational quality improvement initiative to assess the effect of process interventions on reducing OR door openings and, by extension, surgical site infections. From 2009 to 2012, we conducted an initial trial to gather information and identify reasons for door openings followed by a three-phase investigation that evaluated a total of 102 orth...

The inclusion of D-regions within a reinforced-concrete member may affect largely the general behavior structure. Different techniques and approaches were proposed to control behaviour D-regions, such as shear-friction approach STM model. Such proposals not be applicable for all types Dregions. current work presents nonlinear finite element model using ANSYS software, that is adopted study thre...

Abstract Analysing confined masonry (CM) with strengthening around the opening (analytical model) was conducted numerically. The variations were centric and eccentric doors an ratio of 16.93% 31.75%; windows ratios 10.16% 19.05%. This analysis aims to apply procedure for analysing CM models by using layered shell elements also comparing behaviour performance each model. frames modelled in SAP20...

In this study, the velocity field in a naturally ventilated building within an urban-like array was explored using large-eddy simulations. Reduced-scale models were used to examine impacts of geometric conditions surrounding buildings and cross-ventilating windows on flow statistics instantaneous fields sheltered building. The components averaged opening area calculated for each condition array...

Shipping Containers (SC) are a viable option as temporary or permanent housing for disaster victims due to their modularity, strength, and availability in large quantities around the world. While SCs alternative has been extensively explored, few studies have focused on structural thermal performance of tropical monsoon climate. This paper aims contribute better knowledge SC building constructi...