We consider the mean territory covered by a particle that performs surface-mediated diffusion inside a spherical confining domain (in two and three dimensions) before exit through an opening on the surface. This quantity can be expressed in terms of the splitting probability between two targets on the surface. We derive a general formula that relates this splitting probability to the mean first...

The study assessed farmers’ perception of effectiveness of agricultural extension agents in Anambra State, Nigeria. The population of the study comprised all contact farmers and extension agents in Anambra State. Multi-stage, purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used to select 200 respondents comprising 160 farmers and 40 extension agents. Data for the study were collected throu...

Let D be an integral domain. A multiplicative set S of D is an almost splitting set if for each 0 6= d ∈ D, there exists an n = n(d) with dn = st where s ∈ S and t is v-coprime to each element of S. An integral domain D is an almost GCD (AGCD) domain if for every x, y ∈ D, there exists a positive integer n = n(x, y) such that xnD ∩ ynD is a principal ideal. We prove that the polynomial ring D[X...

We suggest a simple grand unified theory where the fifth dimensional coordinate is compactified on an S1/(Z2 × Z ′ 2) orbifold. This model is based on the supersymmetric flipped SU(5) × U(1) grand unified theory, which can realize not only the triplet-doublet splitting but also the natural fermion mass hierarchies. The triplet-doublet splitting is realized by S1/(Z2 × Z ′ 2) orbifolding, which ...

Inclusion/exclusion branching is a way to branch on requirements imposed on problems, in contrast to the classical branching on parts of the solution. The technique turned out to be useful for finding and counting (minimum) dominating sets (van Rooij et al., ESA 2009). In this paper, we extend the technique to the setting where one is given a set of properties and seeks (or wants to count) solu...

The neurovascular and muscular anatomy about the humerus precludes the use of a truly "safe" fully extensile approach. Working around a spiraling radial nerve at the posterior midshaft requires either a transmuscular dissection or a triceps-avoiding paramuscular technique. To gain maximal exposure, the radial nerve must be mobilized at the spiral groove. For exposure of only the proximal humera...

An unsteady two-dimensional numerical investigation was performed on the viscous flow passing through a multi-blade cascade. A Cartesian finite-volume approach was employed and it was linked to Van-Leer's and Roe's flux splitting schemes to evaluate inviscid flux terms. To prevent the oscillatory behavior of numerical results and to increase the accuracy, Monotonic Upstream Scheme for Conservat...

In this paper, we explore the impacts of utilizing intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRS) in a power-splitting based simultaneous wireless information and power transfer (PS-SWIPT) system and compare its performance with the traditional decode and forward relaying system. To analyze a more practical system, it is also assumed that the receiving nodes are subject to decoding cost, and they are on...

criticism of public extension services has resulted in various countries seeking alternative approaches for provision of these services. in all these approaches, extension personnel are the key factors to the success of the implementation. today, agricultural extension services in turkey bear the responsibility of the ministry of food, agriculture and livestock. a number of non-public extension...

In this paper, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) assisted cooperative communication system is studied, wherein a source transmits information to the destination through an energy harvesting decode-and-forward UAV. It is assumed that the UAV can freely move in between the source-destination pair to set up line of sight communications with the both nodes. Since the battery of the UAV may be limite...