A scrambling square stochastic matrix plays an important role in the theory of the classical Markov chain. One of the classical results states that a row-stochastic matrix is strongly ergodic if and only if its some power is a scrambling matrix. In this paper, we deal with the similar problem for a cubic stochastic matrix. We introduce a notion of

PURPOSE: To evaluate the susceptibility of microorganism causing early infection in open fractures to current antibiotic prophylaxis and determine contributing factors towards development of resistance. METHODS: A total of 110 cases of open fractures were selected in this study. They underwent routine debridement and C&S were followed up. Risk

This paper is a continuation of our previous studies on nonlinear consensus. We have considered a nonlinear protocol for a structured time-invariant and synchronous multi-agent system. We present an opinion sharing dynamics of the multi-agent system as a trajectory of a polynomial stochastic operator associated with a stochastic multidimensional hy

According to different studies the world is suffering from chronic poverty, with around 3 billion of its population living below $2.50 per day and 80% living below $10 (Shah, 2014). The effects of poverty indiscriminately cut across race, nationality and religion. Governments, non-governmental organizations and international bodies have tried numer

Chromen-4-one substituted oxadiazole analogs 1–19 have been synthesized, characterized and evaluated for β-glucuronidase inhibition. All analogs exhibited a variable degree of β-glucuronidase inhibitory activity with IC50 values ranging in between 0.8 ± 0.1–42.3 ± 0.8 µM when compared with the standard d-saccharic acid 1,4 lactone (IC50 =

To ensure that food is always healthy and safe, food business operators utilize a simple and practical method of identifying and verifying microbes. This study looks at the practicality of an inexpensive and user-friendly microbial kit that evaluates the cleanliness level of 72 samples of food-contact surfaces (FCS) of food service establishments i

One of the most frequently asked question in the p-adic lattice models of statistical mechanics is that whether a root of a polynomial equation belongs to domains Zp∗,Zp\Zp∗,Zp,Qp\Zp∗,Qp\(Zp\Zp∗),Qp\Zp,Qp or not. However, this question was open even for lower-degree polynomial equations. In this paper, we give local descriptions of roots of

This paper focuses on the inclusiveness of Disaster Risk Management. The study assesses proactive adaptation of Early Warning System (EWS) for Disaster Risk Reduction Program in Bertam Valley. The study aims to identify community preferences as an initiative to improve the effectiveness of the EWS system. In order to sustain the awareness and prepa

High amount of reactive silica is ubiquitous in pozzolanic reaction for concrete strength increment. Rice husk ash (RHA) is proven contains high content of amorphous silica that is essential in the pozzolanic reaction of effective additive in concrete. Nevertheless, incorporation of RHA as cement replacement material (CRM) or additive is very minim

High amount of reactive silica is ubiquitous in pozzolanic reaction for concrete strength increment. Rice husk ash (RHA) is proven contains high content of amorphous silica that is essential in the pozzolanic reaction of effective additive in concrete. Nevertheless, incorporation of RHA as cement replacement material (CRM) or additive is very minim