The rules of “Bulgarian solitaire” are considered as an operation on the set of partitions to induce a finite dynamical system. We focus on partitions with no preimage under this operation, known as Garden of Eden points, and their relation to the partitions that are in cycles. These are the partitions of interest, as we show that starting from the Garden of Eden points leads through the entire...

OBJECTIVE To compare morbidity, disability (ADL-IADL disability) along with behavioral and biological correlates of diseases and disability of two elderly population groups (tea garden workers and urban dwellers) living in same geographical location. METHODS Two hundred and ninety three and 230 elderly from urban setting and tea garden respectively aged > 60 years were included in the study. ...

objective: soil organic carbon has been the most important soil quality measurement factors and has intense relation with soil physical, chemical and biological characteristics. organic matter and its components are important factors of soil aggregates constitution and stability and play significant role in its structure. so, this research has been done for achieving this purpose. methods: this...

Politicians perceive their representative role in a variety of ways: as delegate party, voters, or trustee who exercises mandate independent any external principal. Existing research finds that the tendency to adopt specific style representation depends on system-level institutions and individuals’ political experience profile. The influence party organisational context remains little-understoo...