An (encoded) decision problem over Σ is a pair (E,F ) where E=words that encode instances of the problem, F=words to be accepted. We use strings in a technical sense, borrowed from Computability. With any NP problem (E,F ) we associate a set of strings |LogE(F )| called the reduced logogram of F relative to E, which conveys structural information on E, F , and how F is embedded in E. We define ...

28 The ability of bifidobacteria to adhere to the intestine of human host is considered to be 29 important for efficient colonization and achieving probiotic effects. Bifidobacterium 30 bifidum strains DSM20456 and MIMBb75 adhere well to human intestinal cell lines, 31 Caco-2 and HT-29. Surface lipoprotein BopA has previously been described to be 32 involved in mediating adherence of B. bifidum...

In a new approach to the theory of integration over Wess-Zumino su-permanifolds, we suggest that a fundamental principle is their consistency with an " Ethereal Conjecture " that asserts the topology of the superman-ifold must be generated essentially from its bosonic submanifold. This naturally leads to a theory of " ectoplasmic " integration based on super p-forms. One consequence of this app...

Understanding the distinction between impressions and ideas that Hume draws in the opening paragraphs of his A Treatise on Human Nature is essential for understanding much of Hume’s philosophy. This, however, is a task that has been the cause of a good deal of controversy in the literature on Hume. I here argue that the significant philosophical and exegetical issues previous treatments of this...

Sermon preparation literature is often viewed rather skeptically in homiletics, and it usually not a topic biblical studies. However, since preachers do have the time resources to deal with current exegetical literature, sermon has an important responsible function. It can help ensure that sermons are prepared attention plausible historical meanings of text. This prevent false potentially harmf...