In this paper we extend almost all the results on infinite-dimensional Fréchet manifolds to apply to manifolds modeled on some 2̂ ( = {#£^1 at most finitely many of the coordinates of x are nonzero } ) and we show (Theorem 14) that each /^-manifold has a unique completion to an /2-manifold. (We use h to stand for the Hubert space of all square-summable sequences of some infinite cardinality 31. ...

We discuss the problem of energyefficient topology construction and maintenance for Bluetooth scatternets. An energy-efficient, distributed Bluetooth Scatternet Formation algorithm based on Device and Link characteristics (SF-DeviL) is presented. SF-DeviL forms scatternets with tree topologies and increases battery lifetimes of devices by using device types, battery levels and received signal s...

There is substantial evidence that on average, urban children have better health outcomes than rural children. This paper investigates the underlying factors that account for the regional disparities in child malnutrition in three Arab countries, namely; Egypt, Jordan, and Yemen. We use data on a nationally representative sample from the most recent rounds of the Demographic and Health Survey. ...

This paper investigates regional inequality in a multi-scale framework, using Exploratory Spatial Data Analysis, based on the per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of counties and municipalities within the Zhejiang province in China between the years of 1990 and 2010. A Spatial Markov Chain is used to identify the dynamics of regional wealth disparity in Zhejiang. The results show that the re...

This paper studies the problem of regional stability and performance analysis for a class of nonlinear uncertain systems. Both continuous-time and discrete-time systems are considered. Our approach is based on the use of polynomial Lyapunov functions. We show how these functions can be used to reduce the conservatism in analysis. The conditions for analysis are given in terms of linear matrix i...

This text systematizes available knowledge about the main dental health policies in Brazil in regards to their current degree of implementation and their impact on health inequalities. Although the fluoridation of publicly distributed water is legally mandated in Brazil, its implementation has been subject to marked regional inequalities. Data are presented about the extent of implementation fo...

This paper presents new international evidence on the extent of inequalities in breast cancer screening and blood test (cholesterol and blood sugar test) in 13 European Countries using data from the 2009 wave of the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE). One important contribution of the paper is the inclusion of preexisting health conditions in the needs standardization pro...