One of the crucial choices when modelling species distributions using pseudo-absences and background approaches is delineation area to fit model. We hypothesise that there a minimum around geographical centre distribution characterises well enough range environmental conditions needed by survive. Thus, fitting model within this should be optimal solution in terms both quality execution time. Mi...

In order to better understand the strengthening mechanism observed in nacre, we have developed an interface computational model to simulate the behavior of the organic present at the interface between aragonite tablets. In the model, the single polymer-chain behavior is characterized by the worm-like-chain (WLC) model, which is in turn incorporated into the eight-chain cell model developed by A...

Background Large carnivores influence ecosystem functions at various scales. Thus, their local extinction is not only a species-specific conservation concern, but also reflects on the overall habitat quality and ecosystem value. Species-habitat relationships at fine scale reflect the individuals' ability to procure resources and negotiate intraspecific competition. Such fine scale habitat choic...

The idea that comprehenders predict upcoming linguistic content has become core to many theories of language processing. Experimental studies exploiting morphosyntactic and phonotactic constraints on a word form preceding high cloze target have been key underpinning predictive accounts comprehension, but investigating these tight sequential contrasts with traditional behavioral methods is diffi...

{ Gravity models are a class of log-linear regressions that have been used in studies of traac ows between geographical zones. Stochastic parameter variations on these models, and their Bayesian analyses via stochastic simulation, are explored here in connection with the development of approaches to studying variability questions in established traac ow network equilibrium models. In addition t...

Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) arises from the demolition of road layers. The Optimal Recycling Asphalt Pavements Project concerns cold recycling 100 % RAP without binder addition in base and subbase layers low-traffic roads. In this context, a test program was performed with Rhine region materials to evaluate impact mastic coating untreated RAP. A source reclaimed asphalts 4.4 bitumen is tes...

As the V&A museum in London announce their acquisition of over 80, 000 pieces from David Bowie estate to be exhibited 2025, and immediate wake Celebrity Studies’ special issue on ‘maintenance reassessment posthumous fame’ (Boyce Dove 2022a, p. 485), this paper will perform a textual autopsy Moonage Daydream (Morgen, 2022), highlighting how Morgen extends existing parameters eulogising famous. D...

The present paper demonstrates that the Hart-Smith constitutive model and the more recent Arruda and Boyce eight chains and Gent constitutive models are closely related. The ability of these three models to predict both small and large strain responses of rubbers is highlighted and equations that relate their material parameters are established. INTRODUCTION Elastomers exhibit a very complex me...

Validation studies of crystal plasticity fi nite element models typically compare model predictions of strain fi elds withexperimental measurements; often ignored are the grain rotations predicted by the model. Accurate predictions ofcrystallographic rotations are necessary for trustworthy predictions of strain fi elds, deformed texture, and failure.This is especially important ...