In this paper we prove a large deviation principle for the empirical drift of a onedimensional Brownian motion with self-repellence called the Edwards model. Our results extend earlier work in which a law of large numbers, respectively, a central limit theorem were derived. In the Edwards model a path of length T receives a penalty eT , where HT is the self-intersection local time of the path a...

Introduction: One of the main bottlenecks in restoration projects based on sexual reproduction is post-settlement survival, mainly due to competition for substrate with fleshy algae and predation. Therefore, substrates different shapes materials have been created tested, seeking optimize these processes attractive surfaces larvae structures where recruits are protected from predation, reduced. ...

The Exterra Termite Interception and Baiting System (Ensystex Inc., Fayetteville, NC) was evaluated in a field experiment near Townsville, Australia. Cellulose-acetate powder containing either 0.05% weight/weight (w/w) or 0.25% w/w chlorfluazuron (Requiem) was tested for its efficacy in eradicating colonies of the mound-building subterranean termite Coptotermes acinaciformis (Froggatt). Thirt...

Abstract Bacterial infections are well recognised to be one of the most important current public health problems. Inhibiting adhesion microbes on biomaterials is approach for preventing inflammation. Coatings made recombinant spider silk proteins based consensus sequence Araneus diadematus dragline fibroin 4 have previously shown microbe-repellent properties. Concerning silicone implants, it ha...