Karloo and Zwick obtained recently an optimal 7=8-approximation algorithm for MAX 3-SAT. In an attempt to see whether similar methods can be used to obtain a 7=8-approximation algorithm for MAX SAT, we consider the most natural generalization of MAX 3-SAT, namely MAX 4-SAT. We present a semideenite programming relaxation of MAX 4-SAT and a new family of rounding procedures that try to cope well...

Karloo and Zwick obtained recently an optimal 7=8-approximation algorithm for MAX 3-SAT. In an attempt to see whether similar methods can be used to obtain a 7=8-approximation algorithm for MAX SAT, we consider the most natural generalization of MAX 3-SAT, namely MAX 4-SAT. We present a semideenite programming relaxation of MAX 4-SAT and a new family of rounding procedures that try to cope well...

Water is a limiting factor for economic and social development in most arid semi-arid regions on Earth. The deliberate recharge of depleted aquifer storage later recovery, known as managed (MAR), an important tool water management sustainability . Increasing stresses groundwater subsequent overdrafts have sparked the several advanced MAR technologies, including soil treatment (SAT). SAT method ...

analyzing the process of land use and cover changes during long periods of time and predicting the future changes is highly important and useful for the land use managers. in this study, the land use maps in the ardabil plain in north-west part of iran for four periods (1989, 1998, 2009 and 2013) are extracted and analyzed through remote sensing technique, using the land-sat satellite images. t...

This proceeding describes the scientific approach and a preliminary validation of the visible and near infrared land Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function (BRDF) module for RTTOV version 11. The module provides global (at a spatial resolution of 0.1°) and monthly means land surface BRDF for any instrument with channel’s central wavelength between 0.4 and 2.5 μm. It is based on a recon...

Land use change may influence many natural phenomena and ecological processes, including runoff, soil erosion, sedimentation and soil conditions. Decreasing of forest area in the North of Iran is one of the critical problems in recent years. The aims of this study are to detect land use changes between 1967 to 2002 using satellite images of Land Sat 7 ETM+ (2002), aerial photos and digital topo...

EMOTIONAL LOAD COGNITIVE LOAD General Instructions General Instructions 1. Saliva collection 1 *for a subsample 1. Stress questionnaire 2. Stress questionnaire 2. Induction of cognitive load (Memorize number) 3. Induction of emotional load (Videoclip) 3. SAT Quiz 1 3.1. Videoclip questions 4. Optimism questionnaire 4. SAT Quiz 1 5. Upgrade and Probability questions 5. Optimism questionnaire 6. ...

Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee Tenth meeting Report Annex 3 Annex 3 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS OF THE JOINT IMPLEMENTATION SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE IN 2008 Mo Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mo Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mo Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mo Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mo Tue 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17...

IL-8 is released from human adipose tissue. Circulating IL-8 is increased in obese compared with lean subjects and is associated with measures of insulin resistance, development of atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. We studied 1) the production and release of IL-8 in vitro from paired samples of subcutaneous (SAT) and visceral (VAT) adipose tissue and 2) the production of IL-8 from wh...