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A novel finite element discretization of domains with spheroidal geometry
(2007-05-15)
We describe and analyze a new finite element discretizations for domains with spheroidal
geometry. In particular, we describe how the method can be used to approximate solutions
as well as eigenvalues and eigenfunctions ...
A Novel Halogenation Protocol and Non-heme Iron Hydroxylase Mimics as Catalysts for C-H Oxidation and O2 Activation
(2012-08-03)
Hydrocarbons react with molar concentrations of peracetic acid and halide salts to yield predominantly monohalogenated products under optimum conditions, with chlorination being more oxidatively efficient than bromination. ...
Novel Hydrogels from Renewable Resources
(2011-05-06)
The cell wall of most plant biomass from forest and agricultural resources consists of three major polymers, cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin. Of these, hemicelluloses have gained increasing attention as sustainable raw ...
Novel Infectious Bronchitis Virus Vaccines and Immune Responses
(2019-11-25)
Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) occurs as multiple serotypes and genotypes worldwide. In the United States IBV belonging to the Arkansas (Ark) Delmarva Poultry Industry (DPI) genotype is the most frequently isolated ...
Novel Interface Trap Passivation and Channel Counter-doping for 4H-SiC MOSFETs
(2015-05-07)
4H-Silicon carbide (4H-SiC) is the most promising wide band gap semiconductor for next generation high power and high temperature metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs). However, the channel mobility ...
Novel Kidney Injury Biomarkers in Young Adults
(2021-08-09)
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition in which gradual kidney damage impairs its ability to filter blood. CKD has varying levels of severity and tends to become more common, and worsen, with advanced age. If left ...
Novel Lipid Nanoassemblies with Advanced Functionality: Design, Photosynthesis Mimicking and Self-Assembly
(2017-07-31)
Model lipid membranes have attracted considerable attention over the past several decades. They are ideal biomimetic models for studying cells and cellular processes. Due to their unique properties and functional versatility, ...
Novel Machine Learning Algorithms for Analyzing Large-scale Genomic and Genetic Data
(2020-12-01)
With the advancement of next-generation sequencing technology, numerous disease/ phenotypic associations with the human microbiome and human genome are uncovered and revealed. In this dissertation, we take advantage of ...
Novel mechanism of inhibition of the proteasome by Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase inhibitors
(2023-12-12)
Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor Ibrutinib has been shown to synergize in vitro with proteasome inhibitors (PIs) in reducing the viability of cells derived from B-cell malignancies. This synergy was also observed ...
Novel Metal-Polymer Composite with High Percolation threshold
(2012-04-11)
0-3 metal-polymer composite based on nano-size Ni particles was studied.
A nanocomposite with nano-size Ni particles embedded into copolymer poly [vinylidene fluoride-co-trifluoroethylene] P(VDF-TrFE) 70/30 ...
A Novel Method for Visualizing Keywords in Bibliometrics Science
(2017-07-25)
In the last two decades bibliometrics science has been evolving to help scientists and
researchers to maintain the drastically increasing of the availability of scienti c literature.
Bibliometrics help to have a broad ...
Novel Methods for Adding Rejuvenators in Asphalt Mixtures with High Recycled Binder Ratios
(2022-07-25)
Most asphalt mixtures being placed in the United States currently use RAP as not only a sustainable method of building pavement surfaces but also an economical one. The stiffness and brittleness of the aged RAP binder, ...
Novel Micro System for Accelerated Determination of Diffusion Coefficient
(2012-11-07)
Diffusion plays a paramount role in many scientific areas. In the scientific field, the term diffusion coefficient, D, is generally used as the parameter for quantifying the diffusion phenomena. At present, diaphragm cell, ...
Novel Nano-Liter Scale Microfluidic Platform for Protein Kinetics
(2008-12-15)
In the mid-1970s, integrated circuits exploited miniaturized transistors to bring a revolution in the field of computation. This marked the foundation of computers and information technology. In this century, we are on the ...
Novel Packaging Designs for Improvements in Air Filter Performance
(2009-07-29)
Adsorbent entrapped media, such as microfibrous materials engineered at Auburn University, provide a novel method to effectively remove harmful airborne contaminants such as volatile organic compounds and particulate matter ...
Novel Pleiotropic Effects of Niacin
(2012-07-10)
Introduction. Obesity is associated with a chronic low-grade inflammation of the adipose tissue that has been linked to obesity-related comorbidities, such as insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease. Niacin exerts ...
A novel Quadtree-Based Genetic Programming for Security and AI Applications
(2024-05-07)
Genetic programming (GP) is one of the techniques of the field of genetic and evolutionary computation. Its major task is to evolve computer programs, where each individual is represented as tree structures. Despite its ...
A Novel Role for Fetuin-A in the Pathophysiology of Glucocorticoid-Mediated Insulin Resistance
(2008-05-15)
Fetuin-A (also called alpha2-HS glycoprotein), a phosphorylated protein secreted by the liver, is a physiological inhibitor of the insulin receptor tyrosine kinase (IR-TK). Elevated plasma levels of fetuin-A have been ...
A Novel ROM Compression Technique and a High Speed Sigma-Delta Modulator Design for Direct Digital Synthesizer
(2006-05-15)
Traditional designs of high bandwidth frequency synthesizers employ phase locked
loops (PLLs). A direct digital frequency synthesizer (DDFS) provides multiple
advantages over the frequency synthesizers that use PLLs. A ...
Novel Self-Adapting Microscale Surface Textures For Hydrodynamic Lubrication
(2007-12-15)
The tribological performance of a lubricated surface depends largely on the ability of the surface to maintain a sufficient film thickness under high loads. One way of improving the performance is to modify the surface ...