This paper addresses the problem of determining robust stability regions for a class of nonlinear systems with timeinvariant uncertainties subject to actuator saturation. The unforced nonlinear system is represented by differentialalgebraic equations where the system matrices are allowed to be rational functions of the state and uncertain parameters, and the saturation nonlinearity is modelled ...

Using the ARGUS detector at the e+e storage ring DORIS II, we have measured the Michel parameters , , and for ! l  decays in -pair events produced at center of mass energies in the region of the resonances. Using ! as spin analyzing tags, we nd e = 0:68 0:04 0:08, e = 1:12 0:20 0:09, e = 0:57 0:14 0:07, = 0:69 0:06 0:08, = 1:25 0:27 0:14 and = 0:72 0:18 0:10. In addition, we report the combine...

In the presence of nuisance parameters, we derive an explicit higher order asymptotic formula to compare the expected lengths of conndence intervals given by likelihood ratio statistics arising from the usual proole likelihood and various adjustments thereof. Highest posterior density regions, with approximate frequentist validity, are also included in the study.

We calculate inclusive photoproduction cross-sections for both proton and nuclei targets, using a saturation model derived from an approximate solution to the Balitsky-Kovchegov nonlinear evolution equation. This paper extends our hypothesis, that one can successfully use the dipole picture and saturation models to describe soft processes, instead of the soft Pomeron Regge parametrization. Our ...

The scheme of platelet/surface interaction and a kinetic model of platelet adhesion on a solid surface are suggested. The elaborated approach takes into account the platelet activation by the surface and accumulation of free activated cells in the bulk of the liquid phase. This effect has an especially important role in static experimental conditions. The suggested model explains three types of...

Abstract In this paper, a new robust controller based on geometric homogeneity and adaptive integral sliding mode is proposed for a class of second order systems. The upper bound of the system disturbances is not required. Fully unknown parameters have been considered in the described model and its finite–time convergence to zero equilibrium point is proved. Moreover, the controller is develope...

Parameters related to macrocirculation, such as the mean arterial pressure, central venous pressure, cardiac output, mixed venous saturation and central oxygen saturation, are commonly used in the hemodynamic assessment of critically ill patients. However, several studies have shown that there is a dissociation between these parameters and the state of microcirculation in this group of patients...

Hb, hematocrit, plasma iron, and transferrin saturation were measured in approximately 1000 girls aged 12, 14, or 16 yr in eight southern states. The iron status parameters did not differ significantly among the three age groupings or between menstruating and nonmenstruating girls. Blacks had significantly lower mean Hb (p less than 0.0001), hematocrit (p less than 0.0001), and transferrin satu...

Background. Studies have reported that obesity has an adverse effect on iron metabolism. Obesity is characterized by chronic, low-grade, systemic inflammation and anemia of chronic disease with elevated serum ferritin and decreased level of serum iron, transferrin saturation, and hemoglobin. Therefore, we examined the association of body mass index with hemoglobin concentration and iron paramet...

Consolidation properties of soil are essential for prediction of the deformation characteristics, determination of which involves considerable time, cost, and rigorous testing process. Further, natural state of saturation is not simulated and thus for partially saturated soils the standard odometer test gives misleading results of the evaluated consolidation parameters particularly the overcons...