We discuss the origin of physical properties of globular cluster systems (GCSs) in galaxies in terms of galaxy formation and evolution processes. Based on numerical simulations of dynamical evolution of GCSs in galaxies, we particularly discuss (1) the origin of radial density profiles of GCSs, (2) kinematics of GCSs in elliptical galaxies, (3) transformation from nucleated dwarf galaxies into ...

APRIL 2003 AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY | T he use of data to evaluate models is fundamental to science. Ideally, evaluations can be controlled and optimized in the laboratory; in most cases, however, atmospheric scientists have to perform model–data intercomparisons by taking advantage of the uncontrolled opportunities that nature provides. A model-evaluation project is complicated in at le...

We investigated the effect of gradual-elastic compression stockings (GCSs) on running economy (RE), kinematics, and performance in endurance runners. Sixteen endurance trained athletes (age: 34.73 ± 6.27 years; VO2max: 62.83 ± 9.03 ml·kg(-1)·min(-1); 38 minutes in 10 km; 1 hour 24 minutes in half marathon) performed in random order 4 bouts of 6 minutes at a recent half-marathon pace on a treadm...

The purpose of the GEWEX Cloud System Study (GCSS; GEWEX is the Global Energy and Water Cycle Experiment) is to develop better parameterizations of cloud systems within climate and numerical weather prediction models, with an emphasis on the climate applications. The strategy of GCSS is to use two distinct kinds of models to analyze and understand observations of the behavior of several differe...

It has long been known that the radial density profiles of globular cluster systems (GCSs) in elliptical galaxies vary with the total luminosities of their host galaxies. In order to elucidate the origin of this structural non-homology in GCSs, we numerically investigate the structural properties of GCSs in elliptical galaxies formed from a sequence of major dissipationless galaxy merging. We f...

GCSs exert their anti-inflammatory effects through influencing multiple signal transduction pathways. Their most important action is switching off multiple activated inflammatory genes through inhibition of HAT and recruitment of HDAC2 activity to the inflammatory gene transcriptional complex. In addition, GCSs may activate several anti-inflammatory genes and increase the degradation of mRNA en...

We investigate the equivalence between quasi-classical (pointer) states and generalized coherent states (GCSs) within a Lie-algebraic approach to Markovian quantum systems (including bosons, spins, and fermions). We establish conditions for the GCS set to become most robust by relating the rate of purity loss to an invariant measure of uncertainty. We find that, for damped bosonic modes, the st...

This paper presents a perceptual organization based method for detecting Vessel Junctions (VJs) from retinal images. A retinal image is first segmented into edge traces which contain vessel boundaries. Each trace is divided into generic curve segments (GCSs) at curve partitioning points (CPPs). CPPs are the places on a trace from where the continuity of GCSs was broken according to perceptual o...

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To identify physical activity (PA) preferences of gynecologic cancer survivors (GCSs) and to understand the reasons for them. DESIGN Population-based, cross-sectional mailed survey and semistructured interviews with a subsample. SETTING Nova Scotia, Canada. SAMPLE 239 GCSs completed the survey, and 16 participated in an interview. METHODS GCSs identified from a provin...

INTRODUCTION Topical glucocorticosteroids (GCSs) are commonly used in treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD). AIM To assess the patients' compliance with the recommended instructions of the therapy. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study involved 141 adult AD patients. The clinical course of AD and its treatment with GCSs during the last year were analysed. RESULTS In the periods of exacerbation the...