In this paper we briefly present our views on composability of models and interoperation of simulations; we introduce our simulation software framework, namely Simulation Modelling Architecture (SiMA), and we present our contributions to the underlying formal model (i.e. discrete event system specification). We also present our simulation construction environment, which supports composability o...

Oliver T. Coomes⁎, Franque Grimard, Catherin Potvin, Philip Sima Department of Geography, Burnside Hall Rm 705, McGill University, 805 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, PQ, Canada H3A 2K6 Department of Economics, Leacock Building, Rm. 433, McGill University, Sherbrooke St West, Montreal, PQ, Canada H3A 2T7 Department of Biology, Stewart Biology Building, McGill University, 1205 Ave Docteur Penf...

A modified strain-induced melt activation (SIMA) process was applied and its effect on the structural characteristics and hardness of the aluminum alloy Al–12Zn–3Mg–2.5Cu was investigated. Specimens subjected to a deformation of 40% at 300 °C were heat treated at various times (10-40 min) and temperatures (550-600 °C). Microstructural studies were carried out using opt...

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The aim of this study is to describe the morphology of the roots and root canals of permanent lower second premolars (LP4s) with fully developed roots of five hominin groups: Homo sp. (ATE9-1 specimen) from Atapuerca-Sima del Elefante locality, H. antecessor (ATD6-4 and ATD6-125) from Atapuerca-Gran Dolina TD6 locality, H. heidelbergensis from Atapuerca-Sima de los Huesos locality, H. neanderth...

A total of 24 stranded or bycatch cetaceans, including Balaenoptera omurai, Lagenodelphis hosei, Kogia sima, Stenella attenuata, Grampus griseus, Neophocaena phocaenoides, and Sousa chinensis, were collected from 2001 to 2011 in Taiwan. Using the muscular δ(13)C and δ(15)N data, three ecological groups were identified as the oceanic baleen whale, the neritic, and the coastal toothed whale group...