We present a set of novel design principles to aid in the development of complex collective behaviors in fleets of mobile robots. The key elements are: the use of a graph algorithm that we have created, with certain proven properties, that guarantee scalable local communications for fleets of arbitrary size; the use of artificial forces to simplify the design of motion control; the use of certa...

BACKGROUND Kidney transplantation is the renal replacement therapy of choice for most patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), however, adherence to the recommended lifestyle is critical for a positive prognosis. The purpose of this study was to assess adherence to immunosuppressive therapy and lifestyle recommendations along with some related factors among kidney transplant patients. MA...

This report investigates if a partial loss of immunity results in alterations of murine behaviors in the open field (ambulation, a correlate of exploration or extroversion, and defecation, a correlate of neuroticism); positive findings would implicate the immune system in the expression of the above behaviors. Twelve female mice and 12 male mice, of the outbred CD1 strain, received a daily inje...

deviant workplace behavior is referred to voluntary behavior that violates significant organizational norms and therefor threatens the well-being of the organization and its members. various kinds of these behaviors are recognized. in addition, many researches have been done regarding the relevant factors to these behaviors such as individual factors, group factors, leadership, managerial and o...

behavior refers to the actions made by organisms in conjunction with their environment, which includes the other systems or organisms around as well as the physical environment. lots of types of behavior exist such as conscious or unconscious, voluntary or involuntary and overt or covert. childhood has a remarkable role on formation of human behavior in his later life which already has been pro...

the behaviors of employees in organizations must be in product direct. but sometimes this behaviors not only isn`t in product way, but also disrupt product process. in spite, some factors like suitable organizational climate and existence of organizational justice can buffer these disruptive behaviors. the aim of current study was to investigate the effect of organizational climate and organiza...