Voltage control in modern electric power distribution systems has become challenging due to the increasing penetration of distributed energy resources (DER). The current state-of-the-art voltage control is based on static/pre-determined DER volt-var...
We develop the notion of Random Domino Automaton, a simple probabilistic cellular automaton model for earthquake statistics, in order to provide a mechanistic basis for the interrelation of Gutenberg–Richter law and Omori law with the waiting t...
Privacy amplification is an important step in the post-processing of quantum communication, which plays an indispensable role in the security of quantum key distribution systems. In this paper, we propose a Cellular Automata-based privacy amplificati...
Nannocystin A is a macrocyclic natural product with potent cytotoxic activity and a reported mechanism involving eukaryotic elongation factor 1A (eEF1A). Here, we investigated the structure–activity relationships of the nannocystin-derived macr...
This paper proposes a dynamic secure key distribution scheme based on dispersion equalization and cellular automata (CAs). The scheme effectively eliminates the key inconsistency problem caused by imperfect channel reciprocity, and dynamic key sequen...
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a hematologic neoplasm characterized by the expression of the BCR::ABL1 oncoprotein, a constitutively active tyrosine kinase, resulting in uncontrolled growth and proliferation of cells in the myeloid lineage. Target...
Based on the analysis of the problems in material distribution routes, we propose the idea of integrating the intelligent connected vehicle system with material distribution, and construct an intelligent connected vehicle material distribution route...
The radiolabeled iron oxide nanoparticles constitute an attractive choice to be used as dual-modality contrast agents (DMCAs) in nuclear medical diagnosis, due to their ability to combine the benefits of two imaging modalities, for instance single ph...
Foamed concrete, a lightweight material with excellent thermal insulation and low density, is increasingly popular in construction. This study uses the discrete element method (DEM) to simulate the compressive behavior of foamed concrete, analyzing t...
Wireless distributed storage is beneficial in the provision of reliable content storage and offloading of cellular traffic. In this paper, we consider a cellular device-to-device (D2D) underlay-based wireless distributed storage system, in which the...
The cellular distribution of silica nanoparticles (NPs) in the liver is not well understood. Targeting specific cells is one of the most important issues in NP-based drug delivery to improve delivery efficacy. In this context, the present study analy...
Thin structural elements such as large-scale covering plates of aerospace protection structures and vertical stabilizers of aircraft are strongly influenced by gravity (and/or acceleration); thus, exploring how the mechanical behaviors of such struct...
Myeloid phagocytes have evolved to rapidly recognize invading pathogens and clear them through opsonophagocytic killing. The adenylate cyclase toxin (CyaA) of Bordetella pertussis and the edema toxin (ET) of Bacillus anthracis are both calmodulin-act...
In this study, the design, additive manufacturing and experimental as well as simulation investigation of mechanical and thermal properties of cellular solids are addressed. For this, two cellular solids having nested and non-nested structures are de...
The present study compared the free and encapsulated photosensitizer hypocrellin B (HB) in terms of photophysical-chemical properties, cellular uptake, subcellular distribution, and phototoxicity. The hydrophobic HB was encapsulated into liposomes (H...
Availability of free arachidonic acid (AA) constitutes a rate limiting factor for cellular eicosanoid synthesis. AA distributes differentially across membrane phospholipids, which is largely due to the action of coenzyme A-independent transacylase (C...
The one-parameter two-dimensional cellular automaton with the Margolus neighbourhood is analyzed based on considering the projection of the stochastic movements of a single particle. Introducing the auxiliary random variable associated with the direc...
The rapid development of urban metropolises has attracted a growing number of immigrants and travelers, increasing the burden on transportation systems. Previous research on urban mobility patterns have ignored the temporal variations and heterogenei...
This study aimed to qualitatively and quantitatively characterize the gene and protein expression of cannabinoid receptors type 1 (CB1) and 2 (CB2), and to describe their cellular distribution in the urinary bladder of cats. Samples were collected po...
Random Domino Automaton (RDA), a slowly driven one-dimensional stochastic cellular automaton proposed as a stylized model of earthquake statistics, is briefly introduced together with the equations describing its stationary state. By means of an asym...
Striated muscle laminopathies are cardiac and skeletal muscle conditions caused by mutations in the lamin A/C gene (LMNA). LMNA codes for the A-type lamins, which are nuclear intermediate filaments that maintain the nuclear structure and nuclear proc...
The attention on blockchain technology (BCT) to create new forms of relational reliance has seen an explosion of new applications and initiatives, to assure decentralized security and trust. Its potential as a game-changing technology relates to how...
The increasing frequency of social and emergency situations in modern cities has exposed the limitations of traditional cellular networks, which are often designed based on average traffic demands. These networks struggle to handle sudden demand peak...
This study investigated the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on electricity intensity, incorporating electricity prices, financial development, and population growth in Korea from 1990 to 2020, using the ARDL (autoregressive d...
This paper analyzes a discrete-time single-server retrial queue with preemptive service, Bernoulli arrivals, and adaptive retrial times, tailored to telecommunications systems. In call centers, the model captures caller retries and priority interrupt...
Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAF) are highly prevalent cells in the tumor microenvironment in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). CAFs exhibit a pro-tumor effect in vitro and have been implicated in tumor cell proliferation, metastasis, and tr...
The Random Domino Automaton—a stochastic cellular automaton forest-fire model—is formulated for the Bethe lattice geometry. The equations describing the stationary state of the system are derived using combinatorial analysis. The special...
In this work a mathematical model and simulation for the gluing of wood particles designated for particleboards is presented. The aim is to obtain a better understanding of the gluing process. Thus, the behaviour of wood particles during gluing is in...
Nanoparticle (NP)–cell interaction mediated by receptor–ligand bonds is a crucial phenomenon in pathology, cellular immunity, and drug delivery systems, and relies strongly on the shape of NPs and the stiffness of the cell. Given this sig...
The melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) gene plays a central role in regulating energy homeostasis and food intake in livestock, thereby affecting their economic worth and growth. In a previous study, the p.T117M mutation in the sheep MC4R gene, which lea...
Aggregation technology can integrate distributed energy resources (DERs) into resource aggregation (RA) to achieve efficient utilization of resources. This paper studies a DERs aggregation model to construct a RA. Firstly, considering the uncertainty...
With the increasing interest in hydroxyapatite (HA) nanostructures for use in biomedicine, the systematic evaluation of their potential effects on biological systems is becoming critically important. In this work, we report the in vitro cellular upta...
Non-linear voter models assume that the opinion of an agent depends on the opinions of its neighbors in a non-linear manner. This allows for voting rules different from majority voting. While the linear voter model is known to reach consensus, non-li...
Eosinophils are present in tissues, such as the respiratory tract, spleen, lymph nodes and blood vessels. The significant presence of eosinophils in these tissues are associated with various diseases, including asthma, allergies, acute myeloid leukem...
Precisely localizing the spatial distribution of proteins within various brain cell types and subcellular compartments, such as the synapses, is essential for generating and testing hypotheses to elucidate their roles in brain function. While the fms...
The last decade has seen an explosion of interest in drones—introducing new networking technologies, such as 5G wireless connectivity and cloud computing. The resulting advancements in communication capabilities are already expanding the ubiqui...
The concerns regarding microplastics and nanoplastics pollution stimulate studies on the uptake and biodistribution of these emerging pollutants in vitro. Atomic force microscopy in nanomechanical PeakForce Tapping mode was used here to visualise the...
Magnetosomes are organelle-like structures within magnetotactic bacteria that store iron biominerals in membrane-bound vesicles. In bacteria, formation of these structures is highly regulated by approximately 30 genes, which are conserved throughout...
Brain aquaporins facilitate the movement of water between the four water compartments: blood, cerebrospinal fluid, interstitial fluid, and intracellular fluid. This work analyzes the expression of the four most abundant aquaporins (AQPs) (AQP1, AQP4,...
To achieve climate goals, it is necessary to decarbonise the transport sector, which requires an immediate changeover to alternative power sources (e.g., battery powered vehicles). This change will lead to an increase in the demand for electrical ene...
The innate immune system is the first line of defense against external threats through the initiation and regulation of inflammation. Macrophage differentiation into functional phenotypes influences the fate of nanomaterials taken up by these immune...
This research aims to formulate and analyze two mathematical models describing the within-host dynamics of human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) in case of impaired humoral immunity. These models consist of five compartments, including healthy...
Thermo-electromagnetic force plays a crucial role in tailoring the solidification microstructure by altering thermal-solutal buoyancy. However, while in situ synchrotron experiments offer some observations of microstructural evolution, their restrict...
Cellular and perforated substrate roots are stated to improve the output of piezoelectric cantilever energy harvesters, which serve as the primary vibration power source for self-powered wireless sensor nodes. The present work applies stricter contro...
This study investigates the nuclear distribution of phosphorylated tau (AT100) in the frontal cortex and cerebellum of 12 cetaceans stranded along the Galician coast (NW Spain). Using Bayesian beta regression, we identified a suggestive positive tren...
Energy resulting from an impact is manifested through unwanted damage to objects or persons. New materials made of cellular structures have enhanced energy absorption (EA) capabilities. The hexagonal honeycomb is widely known for its space-filling ca...
Cholesterol is an essential structural component of cellular membranes in eukaryotes. Cholesterol in the exofacial leaflet of the plasma membrane is thought to form membrane nanodomains with sphingolipids and specific proteins. Additionally, choleste...
This study theoretically investigates the role of plant moisture content and its spatial heterogeneity in wildfire dynamics using Cellular Automata models. The model incorporates varying moisture levels and ignition probabilities across different gri...
Foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) is a highly contagious picornavirus that affects cloven-hoofed animals and carries significant economic implications for the global livestock industry. FMDV features two Leader (L) protein isoforms, Lab and Lb, dif...
With developments in OpenRAN and software-defined radio (SDR), the mobile networking implementations for radio and security control are becoming increasingly software-based. We design and build a lightweight and distributed software assurance scheme,...
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