With the goal of maximizing thermoelectric (TE) figure merit $ZT$, Mahan and Sofo [Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 93, 7436 (1996)] found that optimal transport distribution (TD) is a delta function. Materials, however, have TDs appear to always be finite non-diverging. Motivated by this observation, study focuses on deriving what bounded TD, which determined boxcar function for $ZT$ Heaviside po...

The World Wide Web has transformed the way in which media companies, sport organisations, and consumers interact. For example, the traditional mediated sport product was once confined within the boundaries of programming, formatting, audience interest, and contractual agreements (Mahan & McDaniel, 2006). Historically communication was typically one-way, disconnecting the consumer from the sport...

In this study, we report the optical properties and carrier dynamics of different surface dimensionality n-type wurtzite InN with various concentrations using photoluminescence (PL) an energy-dependent, time-resolved (ED-TRPL) analysis. Experimental results indicated that morphology can be controlled by growth temperature, from one-dimensional (1D) nanorods to two-dimensional (2D) films. Moreov...

The Indian Ocean has gained prominence in the international geopolitical discourse. It is becoming a showground for major competition between new and existing great powers. Maritime Diplomacy, this regard, valuable instrument averting conflict. range of options available are from cooperative ones to persuasive coercive selection maritime forces. helpful not only those utilizing it but also acad...

Estimates of obesity prevalence based on the 2013 to 2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey average almost 40%, corresponding to a 7% increase from the 1999 to 2000 cycle. Similar alarming trajectories are reported worldwide, along with increasing concerns for related health risks. The traditional concept that obesity results from a mere imbalance between energy intake and energy...

Researchers have identified the importance of understanding language teacher identity in order to understand more about language teacher education (Johnston, Pawan, & Mahan-Taylor, 2005; Varghese, Morgan, Johnston, & Johnson, 2005). The role of previous experience in shaping language teacher identity and beliefs and practices has been commented on by many writers (e.g., Crandall, 2000; Freeman ...