Let L : C∞(M ;E)→ C∞(M ;E) be a second order, uniformly elliptic, semipositive-definite differential operator on a complete Riemannian manifold of bounded geometry M , acting between sections of a vector bundle with bounded geometry E over M . We assume that the coefficients of L are uniformly bounded. Using finite speed of propagation for L, we investigate properties of operators of the form f...

Restoration and maintenance of intravascular volume is crucial in acute pancreatitis to prevent hypotension and ensure normal organ perfusion. This study evaluated the hemodynamic and metabolic effects of adequate versus inadequate fluid replacement on the pancreas in a canine model of acute experimental pancreatitis. Bile-trypsin pancreatitis (BTP) was induced in 14 conditioned mongrel dogs. L...

Discharge of heavy metals into aquatic ecosystems has become a matter of concern over the last few decades. The search for new technologies involving the removal of toxic metals from wastewaters has directed the attention to biosorption, based on metal binding capacities of various biological materials. Degree of sorbent affinity for the sorbate determines its distribution between the solid and...

The initial results of a millimeter (CO) survey of infrared-excess, optically-selected quasars from the Palomar-Green (PG) Bright Quasar Survey (BQS) with redshifts in the range 0.04 < z < 0.17 are presented. These observations represent the first step towards establishing with a complete sample whether or not quasi-stellar objects (QSOs) reside in molecular gas-rich galaxies, as well as toward...

In this paper, we introduce the class of ideals with $(d_1,ldots,d_m)$-linear quotients generalizing the class of ideals with linear quotients. Under suitable conditions we control the numerical invariants of a minimal free resolution of ideals with $(d_1,ldots,d_m)$-linear quotients. In particular we show that their first module of syzygies is a componentwise linear module.

In this paper, we propose a simple heuristic approach for the inventory control problem with stochastic demand and multiplicative random yield. Our heuristic tries to find the best candidate within a class of policies which are referred to in the literature as the linear inflation rule (LIR) policies. Our approach is computationally fast, easy to implement and intuitive to understand. Moreover,...

This paper is concerned with the Lipschitzian behavior of the optimal set of convex semi-infinite optimization problems under continuous perturbations of the right hand side of the constraints and linear perturbations of the objective function. In this framework we provide a sufficient condition for the metric regularity of the inverse of the optimal set mapping. This condition consists of the ...

AIMS Early ethanol consumption could be a risk factor for young brain integrity and its maturation, and also for the development of addictive behaviors in adulthood. Neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS) expressing neurons are specifically located in the subgranular layer (SGL) of dentate gyrus and may be relevant for hippocampal neurogenesis. The focus of this work is aimed to determine local ...