We explore expression automata with respect to determinism, minimization and primeness. We define determinism of expression automata using prefix-freeness. This approach is, to some extent, similar to that of Giammarresi and Montalbano’s definition of deterministic generalized automata. We prove that deterministic expression automata languages are a proper subfamily of the regular languages. We...

This study explored the linkages between the five-factor model of personality and Meyer and Allen’s (1991) model of organizational commitment using a field sample. Results indicated that Extraversion was significantly related to affective commitment, continuance commitment, and normative commitment. Neuroticism, Conscientiousness, and Openness to Experience were all significantly related to con...

Although the presence of spermatozoa with an abnormally large head is rare, it is associated with low fertility or even total infertility. We reviewed the literature on assisted reproductive technology (ART) strategies and outcomes for men with large-headed spermatozoa. We also discuss additional analyses that can usefully characterize sperm defects and help with the choice between intra-couple...

Cochlear implants are a medical prosthesis used to treat sensorineural deafness, and one of the greatest advances in modern medicine. The following article is an overview of cochlear implant technology. The history of cochlear implantation and the development of modern implant technology will be discussed, as well as current surgical techniques. Research regarding expansion of candidacy, hearin...

The problem of finite-time stabilization for networked control systems with both sensor-to-controller and controller-to-actuator packet dropouts is investigated in this paper.By using the iterative approach, the NCSs with bounded packet dropout is modeled as switched linear systems. Sufficient conditions for finitetime stabilization of the underlying systems are derived via linear matrix inequa...

. This paper discusses how information systems (IS) quality literature suggests that certain quality factors are important to consider when developing and implementing systems. This paper then identifies how these IS quality factors are relevant to web based teaching environments, and what could happen if information systems quality is not considered. Lastly, this paper provides web based teach...

Cysteine and serine proteases are prominent players in the control of developmental and pathogen-activated cell deaths in plants. Ethylene, salicylic acid, the small G-protein Rac, calcium and reactive oxygen species are recurring mediators of death signaling. Lastly, the mitochondrion has emerged in both plant and animal systems as a 'central depot' that interprets multiple signals and in some...

An electronic converter is designed for an isolated renewable energy system. In this system, energy produced by a small wind turbine is used to extract hydrogen from water. Unique aspects of this application that affect the performance of the converter will be defined. Design considerations of the individual components will be discussed. Calculations on performance and validation of those calcu...

This chapter describes the eight electricity generation technologies considered in this publication by illustrating the basic principles behind each form of electricity generation, the conventional sub-types for each technology, as well as their common application and specific technological characteristics. Lastly, it will outline certain characteristics of power plants for each technology, whi...

This paper gives a detailed review of the work done by Hořava and Witten , who proposed that the strongly coupled limit of the E8 ×E8 heterotic string on R10 is the same as the low energy limit of M theory on R10 × S/Z2. This equivalence is then used to derive Heterotic-Type I duality from an eleven dimensional perspective. Lastly, applications of Hořava-Witten theory to phenomenology and cosmo...