... identi…cations and considering larger and internationally linked versions of the models. Itnormally uses modern macroeconomic theory to justify the results obtained inIVARs.In the case of EMEs both theoretical ... the structure of the model, they are in a position to deduce the sourcesof the shocks that hit the economy. A state-contingent reaction function isthen feasible. Using (1), the central bank’s ... interest rates andthe real exchange rate. The exchange rate depreci-ation raises in‡ation via the pass-through, while also creating contractionarypressures on aggregate demand. In the end, the rise...
... variations.All of them are time-dependent magnitudes and rely on the musical context and singer’s talent and training. In the case of intonation, its value depends onthe sung note, and thus, onthe ... Acoustic Theory of Speech Production, Mouton, The Hague, The Netherlands, 1960.[7] D.H.KlattandL.C.Klatt, “Analysis,synthesis,andpercep-tion of voice quality variations among female and male ... acoustic signal recorded on the microphone andthe impedance variation at the neck of the singer. Thus, a precise synchronization is mandatory.Since this technique is based onthe covariance LP, it...
... comparison between expectations and experiences, the difference between expectation and perceived performance, andthe “fit” between tourist expectations and host destination attributes. The tourist ... the psychological and emotional conditions of personal experiences. Sweenty and Soutar (2001) regard consumer satisfaction as an emotional reaction to specific transactions which depended on ... transactions which depended onthe achievement of the expected products or services, onthe consistency betweenthe anticipatory reactions andthe actual results. Based onthe researches of many scholars...
... endo-thelial growth factor, and serum amyloid A [21–28](Fig. 1). Adipokines are considered to facilitate mono-cyte adhesion and migration into the vascular wall and the conversion of monoctyes ... pro-found and damaging effect onthe endothelium notonly in the systemic vascular circulation, but also in the peripheral vascular bed, such as the penis, and cancontribute to endothelial dysfunction ... the visceral and peripheral fat further diminishes the levelsof testosterone and increases the levels of estradiol(E2), which further contributes to preferential deposi-tion of more visceral fat and...
... in the 10–4 A˚resolutionrange. The solution of the rotation function was usedto perform the translation function calculations inboth the P3221 and P3121 space groups. A clear solu-tion ... indicate the unidirectional movement of the two protein residues upon ligand binding. The dotted line highlights the hydrogen bond established betweenthe DHAP phosphatemoiety and Trp191 in the ligand-bound ... cells, with a per-fect correlation betweenthe observed expression profile and the associated variation in QA and PA levels [7], and other investigations have clearly demonstratedthat changes in ACMSD...
... formation demonstrated that CSD and PTB proteins were simultaneously bound to VEGF RNA. The ability of CSD and PTB proteins to bind to the 5Â -and 3Â-UTR sequences was further demonstrated by the ... Deletion of the VEGF CSD/PTB sites affects VEGF mRNAstability in normoxic and hypoxic conditions. (A) Diagrammatic rep-resentation of the pfVEGF [15] and pfVEGFdel constructs. The c-fospromoter and ... formation, in fractions 6 and 7, wasabolished by the V19 mutation, verifying the nature of thesecomplexes (Fig. 5). These data indicate that the CCV1complex is preformed in solution. The presence...
... forbrasstoan On the lightthrownbyrecentinvestigations on Electricity on the relation between Matter and Ether.By J. J.Thomson.WhenIreceived the invitationtogive the AdamsonMemorialLectureIfeltconsiderablehesitation ... thatcontemplated on the emissiontheory,would alsobepossessedby the lightifitwerean electric 8 THE ADAMSONLECTURE the invisiblesystemwith whichtheyareinconnection, and thatA and Bplus the invisiblesystem,togetherform ... T On the lightthrownbyrecentinvestigations on Electricity on the relation between Matter and Ether. THE ADAMSONLECTUREDELIVEREDAT THE UNIVERSITY ON NOVEMBER4, 1907BYJ. J.THOMSON, D.Sc,F.R.S.CavendishProfessorofExperimentalPhysicsin...
... the design of the study and performed the evaluation of the data. TT helped to draft the manuscript. SI contributed to the HLA-A24-binding assay and CTL induction fromPBMCs. AM, AY and HH contributed ... interests The authors declare that they have no competing interests.Authors' contributionsJK carried out the CTL induction, killing assays and drafted the manuscript. TT and YH participated in the design ... collectingpatients' samples with the informed consent. HH and NScontributed to the design and coordination of this studyas well as reviewing the manuscript. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.AcknowledgementsWe...
... was con-ducted with the SF-36 subscales as the dependent varia-bles.To examine the relationship betweenthe VFQ-25 sub-scales and visual acuity defined as a continuous variable,12 additional ... tomonth 18, even among the groups that improved in visualacuity. The only statistically significant pairwise compari-son between groups was betweenthe no change group and the worsened by ≥ ... (SF-36) The SF-36 is a 36-item measure used to gather informa-tion about the patient's perceived health. The 36 items arecompleted by the patient and gather information abouteight health concepts:...
... difference was between the group that improved by 5 to 9 letters andthe nochange group (p < 0.01). The association between visual acuity and HRQLResults of GLMs examining thelinkbetween best ... (SF-36) The SF-36 is a 36-item measure used to gather informa-tion about the patient's perceived health. The 36 items arecompleted by the patient and gather information abouteight health concepts: ... was con-ducted with the SF-36 subscales as the dependent varia-bles.To examine the relationship betweenthe VFQ-25 sub-scales and visual acuity defined as a continuous variable,12 additional...
... Inequalities and Applicationspresented the iterative solution of such coupled matrix equations based onthe Kroneckerconvolution structures.In this paper, we consider Kronecker and Hadamard convolution ... notations At Bt, At Bt,andAtãBt are convolution product, Kroneckerconvolution product and Hadamard convolution product of matrix functions At and Bt,respectively.2. Matrix Convolution Products ... concerned with Kronecker and Hadamard convolution products and present someimportant connections between these two products. Further we establish some attractiveinequalities for Hadamard convolution...
... use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properlycited.1. INTRODUCTION The recent paper by Zheng and Kaiser [1]derivedvariousexpressions for the channel ... Publishing CorporationEURASIP Journal on Advances in Signal ProcessingVolume 2007, Article ID 84713, 2 pagesdoi:10.1155/2007/84713Letter to the EditorA Further Result about Onthe Channel Capacity ... re-currence relation (see [ 1, equation (18)]) for calculating (1).Here, we show that one can derive explicit expressions for (1)in terms of well-known functions.2. EXPLICIT EXPRESSIONS FOR (1)We...