we prove a related fixed point theorem for n mappings which arenot necessarily continuous in n fuzzy metric spaces using an implicit relationone of them is a sequentially compact fuzzy metric space which generalizeresults of aliouche, et al. [2], rao et al. [14] and [15].

We observe that combining the techniques of Arora, Rao, and Vazirani, with the rounding algorithm of Rao and Richa yields an O( √ log n log log n)-approximation for the minimum-linear arrangement problem. This improves over the O(log n)-approximation of Rao and Richa.

RAGHAVENDRA RAO*, GAGAN JOT KAUR**, ANURADHA CK RAO***, BALACHANDRAN CHANDRASHEKAR*, LAXMI RAO*** & SRIPATHI HANDATTU* *Department of Dermatology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka 576104, India **Department of Skin & VD, Guru Govind Singh Medical College, Faridkot, Punjab, India ***Department of Pathology Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, Kar...

This study examined the contribution of delayed apoptosis of bronchial mucous cells to mucus accumulation in equine recurrent airway obstruction (RAO). In pilot studies, Bcl-2, an apoptosis inhibitor, was detected in airway mucous cells of RAO-affected horses in remission and during acute disease, when most mucus was secreted. To study whether delayed apoptosis results in an increase in the num...

Equine recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) has been used as a naturally occurring model of human asthma. However, it is unknown whether there is an early-phase response in RAO. The aim of this study was to determine whether exposure to organic dust induces immediate changes in lung function in RAO-affected horses, which could be mediated by airway mast cells. Six RAO-affected horses in remission...

Metaheuristic optimisation algorithms have been increasingly used because of their superior ability to find globally optimal solutions. Theoretically, these are very powerful and can be applied in all types problems. However, reality, performance depends on the characteristics each problem class. In addition, complexity an algorithm is important factor affecting its application specific design ...

To evaluate the functional status of neuronal α2-adrenoceptors (ARs) and β2-ARs on ACh release in horses with recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), we examined the effects of the physiological agonists epinephrine (Epi) and norepinephrine (NE) and the β2-agonists RR- and RR/ SS-formoterol on ACh release from airway cholinergic nerves of horses with RAO. Because SS-formoterol, a distomer of the β2...

INTRODUCTION: Rotational acetabular osteotomy (RAO) has been recognized as an useful procedure, especially for early stage of osteoarthritis of the hip, with satisfactory intermediate and long-term results. In RAO, it is important to rotate the acetabular roof sufficiently, contributing to improvement of the acetabular roof coverage. On the other hand, femoroacetabular impingement due to acetab...

The effects of some synthetic sweeteners on the rheological and physical properties of guar gum in dilute solutions were investigated.Measurements include the determination of intrinsic viscosity and the particle size, surface weighted mean [D3, 2], volume weighted mean [D4,3] and specificsurface area ofguar gum andsyntheticsweeteners mixtures. T...

BACKGROUND Multiple hypersensitivities (MHS) have been described in humans, cats, and dogs, but not horses. HYPOTHESES Horses suffering from recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), insect bite hypersensitivity (IBH), or urticaria (URT) will have an increased risk of also being affected by another one of these hypersensitivities. This predisposition for MHS also will be associated with decreased s...