Calculation of the contribution to muon g − 2 due to the effective anomalous three boson interaction and the new experimental result

Using the approach based on Bogoliubov compensation principle is applied to the calculation of a contribution to the muon [Formula: see text]. Using the previous results on spontaneous generation of the effective anomalous three-boson interaction we calculate the contribution, which proves to agree with the well-known discrepancy. The calculated quantity contains no adjusting parameters but the experimental values for the muon and the [Formula: see text]-boson masses. The result can be considered as a confirmation of the approach.

Analysis of economic efficiency for cable-stayed-suspension bridges based on structural applicability

<p>In this study, the major quantities of 8 suspension bridges (SB) and cable-stayed-suspension bridges (CSSB) from 1,000m to 4,500m in midspan were calculated based on the structural validity. Based on the calculated quantity, the economic and structural suitability of each bridge type for the same span was compared. Since the systemic stiffness of the CSSB can be more improved by adopting concrete girder, it was confirmed that the CSSB has advantage in securing economic efficiency, reducing deflections and the period of erection program, and increasing wind resistance.</p>

When the Journey is as Important as the Destination: Time-Averaged Retention as an Alternate Measure of Student Engagement and Program Impact

University retention and completion rates underestimate true levels of student participation because of their reliance on measurements taken at commencement (or census date) and end of a program. As a result, these statistical snapshots miss what happens in between, failing to capture the true reach of the teaching and learning process, as well as the effort and resources involved. This is problematic when these numbers drive debate over higher education policy or institutional decisions over resource allocation. Here we propose a way of turning retention statistics into a more meaningful measurement of student participation, that we term engagement. In the context of this article, engagement is a calculated quantity based on the time-averaged student retention of a program or course. We argue that it addresses the shortcomings of snapshot metrics and provides some much-needed insight into student participation. We motivate its adoption and illustrate its use with worked examples, as a guide to practitioners, researchers and policymakers in the field.

Synthesis, Characterization and Anti-inflammatory Activity of New Pyrimidines

The synthesis of some pyrimidine derivatives was achieved by conden-sation of 2-hydroxyacetophenone and cinnamic acid as starting materials through 1,3-diketones as intermediates. The resulting diketones have been converted into substituted pyrimidines by reaction with urea, thiourea and guanidine in the presence of trace of triethylamine and pyridine in calculated quantity. The synthesized compounds were characterized by their physical properties, NMR and LC-mass spectroscopic studies and also screened for their anti-inflammatory activity.

How Much is at Stake for the Pragmatic Encroacher

People who defend “pragmatic encroachment” about knowledge generally advocate two ideas: (1) you can rationally act according to what you know; (2) knowledge is harder to achieve when more is at stake. In their chapter in this volume, Charity Anderson and John Hawthorne argue that these two ideas may not fit together so well. This chapter extends Anderson and Hawthorne’s argument. By applying some standard decision theory, we can calculate a precise quantity of “how much is at stake” that does fit together with knowledge and action. While this calculated quantity matches intuitions about how much is at stake in certain standard cases, in others it does not.Keywords

DEVELOPMENT OF ANTIULCER HERBOMINERAL FORMULATION ALCECARE

A herbomineral formulation was developed in suspension form by using the herb, mineral and different excipient and named “Alcecare”. The formulation was prepared by mixing calculated quantity of shatavari aqueous extract, fennel seed oil and praval bhasma to make smooth cream and then other excipients added to form a suspension for the evaluation of antiulcer activity in rats using aspirin model. The anti-ulcer activity of herbomineral formulation showed that the minimum ulcer index was observed with pantoprazole (1.98±0.29) which was nearly comparable with herbomineral formulation (2.85±0.47) and showed significant antiulcer activity compared to negative control with reducing the volume of gastric juice (5.99±0.25, 3.57±0.92, 4.22±0.67 of ulcerated control, standard and herbomineral formulation groups respectively). It was observed that developed herbomineral formulation possess significant antiulcer activity compared to control group and obtained results were nearly comparable with standard drug (pantoprazole).

Inventory-Transportation Integrated Optimization Problem in Many-to-One Distribution System

In many-one distribution system, the Greedy Randomized Adaptive Search Procedure (GRASP) was applied to solve the Inventory-transportation Integrated Optimization problem (ITIO problem). The ITIO problem in many-one distribution system is difficult. When the product variety, the supplier quantity or the vehicle capacity increases, the calculated quantity will increase exponentially, and it is very difficult to get an exact solution. However, the GRASP can answer this problem. Further, by analyzing the computer experiments, it is proved that the GRASP can find the better solution to the ITIO problem in less time, and the quality of the solution will be improved with the size of the problem expanding.

Delta check tables for the Technicon SMA 6 continuous-flow analyzer.

To provide a data base for the establishment of a method to detect potentially incorrect SMA 6 test results, we analyzed 2970 pairs of SMA 6 results. For each test result, as well as for the urea nitrogen/creatinine ratio and the anion gap, we estimated to probability density function of the amount of change since the most recent test of the same type. We made separate estimates for each of three ranges of the current test result and two ranges of time-spacing between the tests. Tables of nonparametric estimates of selected points from each of the six distributions for each test result and calculated quantity were developed. These tables could be used to identify unlikely test results, either manually or with a laboratory computer.

On: “Diapiric Salt Volume Offshore Louisiana,” by T. R. LaFehr and Alan T. Herring (GEOPHYSICS, December 1971, p. 1205–1251)

In the interest of brevity, I will summarize the points I raised and the conclusions I drew in my somewhat extended correspondence with LaFehr and Herring concerning my objections to their paper. 1) Any geologic interpretation of gravity data includes a number of assumptions. 2) Of all these assumptions, the most tenuous one is that concerning a “regional.” 3) Once assumptions have been made, the answer is only the end result of an arithmetical exercise; the conclusion has been established already. 4) In the specific case of the calculated quantity of salt in the study area in the Gulf of Mexico, many of the “facts” that had to be included in the reduction of the data are actually assumptions that, through constant repetition, are now thought of as actual knowledge. 5) The conclusion in their paper as to the quantity of salt is only one of a large family of results, though it may be in the correct magnitude.