‎Assume that $A$ is a Banach algebra‎. ‎We define the‎ ‎$beta-$topology and the $gamma-$topology on the space $QM_{el}(A^{*})$ of all bounded extended left quasi-multipliers of $A^{*}.$‎ ‎We establish further properties of $(QM_{el}(A^{*}),gamma)$ when $A$ is a $C^{*}-$algebra‎. ‎In particular‎, ‎we characterize the $gamma-$dual‎ ‎of $QM_{el}(A^{*})$ and prove that $(QM_{el}(A^{*}),gamma)^{*},$...

In this article, the ant colony method is utilized for topology optimization of space structures. Strain energy of the structure is minimized while the material volume is limited to a certain amount. In other words, the stiffest possible structure is sought when certain given materials are used. In addition, a noise cleaning technique is addressed to prevent undesirable members in optimum topol...

a. csaszar introduced and extensively studied the notionof generalized open sets. following csazar, we introduce a new notionsuperconnected. the main purpose of this paper is to study generalizedsuperconnected spaces. various characterizations of generalized super-connected spaces and preservation theorems are discussed.

Background: Negative regulatory mechanisms of ROCK signaling are poorly understood. We have discovered a novel mechanism to attenuate ROCK signaling. Results: Coronin1B is a novel binding partner of ROCK2 that inhibits ROCK signaling to myosin. Conclusion: Coronin1B regulates ROCK by a novel signal attenuation mechanism. Significance: Coronin1B attenuation of ROCK signaling is associated with N...

Rock bolts have been widely used as rock reinforcing members in underground coal mine roadways and tunnels. Failures of rock bolts occur as a result of overloading, corrosion, seismic burst and bad grouting, leading to catastrophic economic and personnel losses. Monitoring the health condition of the rock bolts plays an important role in ensuring the safe operation of underground mines. This wo...

Complex topology of fracture networks and interactions between transport processes in a fracture and the ambient un-fractured rock (matrix) combine to render modeling solute transport in fractured media a challenge. Classical approaches rely on both strong assumptions of either limited or full diffusion of solutes in the matrix and simplified fracture configurations. We analyze fracture-matrix ...

In this paper we describe a technique based on radio frequency plasma treatment in H2O vapour to reproducibly clean and modify the surface energy of clastic and carbonate core material allowing the establishment of well defined wettability conditions. We present micro-tomographic observations of the pore-scale fluid distributions in strongly water wet clastic and carbonate cores. We then establ...

[1] Experimental data for alteration of synthetic Martian basalts at pH = 0–1 indicate that chemical fractionations at low pH are vastly different from those observed during terrestrial weathering. Rock surface analyses from Gusev crater are well described by the relationships apparent from low-pH experimental alteration data. A model for rock surface alteration is developed, which indicates th...