This paper develops a formal model of banking regulation where the interactions between the 3 pillars of Basel 2 can be analyzed. It also provides a formal analysis of the mandatory subdebt proposal and shows that, under certain conditions, Pillar 1 (solvency ratio) and Pillar 3 (market discipline) are partially substitutable. The same is true for Pillar 2 (supervisory action) and Pillar 3. Mor...

By observing gill blood flow using epi-illuminating microscopy, in parallel with cardiovascular recordings and immunohistochemistry, we have tried to identify the receptor mediating endothelin (ET) type 1 (ET1)-induced pillar cell contraction in the lamellae of the Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua). Intra-arterial injection of the specific ET(B) receptor agonist BQ-3020 induced dose-dependent increas...

We report the first synthesis of bridged pillararenes. Meso-form pillar[6]arenes were diastereo-selectively formed by bridging units of a per-hydroxylated pillar[6]arene in an alternating up-and-down manner with dialkyldichlorosilanes.

This paper describes the multi-pillar social security reform strategy that many countries have been adopting in recent years. This strategy includes a public pillar that provides a social safety net, a privately managed funded pillar that handles peoples' mandatory retirement savings, and a voluntary pillar for people who want more consumption in old age. The basic rationale is that relying to ...

Comparison of the liquid-crystalline properties of a pillar[5]arene core functionalized with 10 mesogenic cyanobiphenyl units with those of a corresponding model compound revealed the strong influence of the macrocyclic pillar[5]arene core on the mesomorphic properties.

A new water-soluble redox-active pillar[5]arene was synthesized by incorporation of one benzoquinone unit. The pillar[5]arene showed redox-responsive reversible lower critical solution temperature changes in aqueous solution.

The Analysis of Retreat Mining Pillar Stability (ARMPS) and the LaModel programs have been used successfully in the U.S. for designing safe pillar recovery operations for many years. However, the recent Crandall Canyon Mine collapse showed that further research is required to improve the pillar design for recovery under deep cover. To this end, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and...