In this paper‎, ‎the concept of synchronization control along with robust H∞ control are considered to evaluate the seismic response control on multi-story structures‎. ‎To show the accuracy of the novel algorithm‎, ‎a five-story structure is evaluated under the EL-Centro earthquake load‎. ‎In order to find the performance of the novel algorithm‎, ‎random and uncertainty processes corresponding...

Life-history theory predicts that traits involved in maturity, reproduction and survival correlate along a fast-slow continuum of life histories. Evolutionary theories and empirical results indicate that senescence-related traits vary along this continuum, with slow species senescing later and at a slower pace than fast species. Because senescence patterns are typically difficult to estimate fr...

AIM To test changes in the phylogenetic relatedness, niche breadth, and life-history strategies of nematodes along a latitudinal gradient. LOCATION Sixteen wetland locations along the Pacific coast of China, from 20°N to 40°N. METHODS Linear regression was used to relate nematode phylogenetic relatedness (average taxonomic distinctness (AvTD) and average phylogenetic diversity [AvPD]), life...

Explaining variability in offspring vs. adult size among groups is a necessary step to determine the evolutionary and environmental constraints shaping variability in life history strategies. This is of particular interest for life in the ocean where a diversity of offspring development strategies is observed along with variability in physical and biological forcing factors in space and time. W...

A 21 year old right handed male resident of Bihar presented with 4 years history of gradual onset progressive st i f fness in both thighs and calves which improves on continued activity along with hypertrophy of muscles of all the limbs and dimpling on hitting over thigh and hands. He also has history of inability to walk fast or run and delayed opening of left eye after forceful closure of bot...