We deal with the problem of storing a set of K elements that are taken from a large universe of size N , such that membership in the set can be determined with high probability by looking at just one bit of the representation. Buhrman et al. show an explicit construction with about K2 logN storing bits. We show an explicit construction with about K1+o(1) storing bits, that gets closer to the op...

Abstract A 43-year-old woman presented with a 3-year history of gradually enlarging lesion on the right upper chest. Her comorbidities included ankylosing spondylitis and recurrent anterior uveitis, she was taking no regular medications. She had systemic symptoms. initially seen by breast team, who organized an ultrasound that showed chronic inflammation, biopsy granulomatous inflammatory tissu...

We assess how firms' incentives to operate and invest in energy storage depend on the market structure. For this purpose, we characterize equilibrium outcomes allowing for power and/or production, as well vertical integration between production. Market reduces overall efficiency through two channels: It induces an inefficient use of facilities, it distorts investment incentives. The worst outco...

This paper presents results from three studies in 25 custodial facilities in three Australian states, including nutrient analyses of menus and focus groups exploring inmate attitudes. Both cook-fresh and cook-chill production systems are used. Non-selective cycle menus of 4-6 weeks are common but inmates can supplement meals by purchase of additional food items (‘buy-ups’). Menus included adequ...

Abstract Sweet passion fruit (Passiflora alata Curtis) is a species native to Brazil that economically important for consumption and can also be used as an ornamental plant. The objective of this work was evaluate different forms storing Passiflora seeds the purpose preserving accessions in germplasm banks. Three experiments were performed. In first, without aril stored two periods (one three y...

Phoenix dactylifera or date palm fruits are reported to contain natural compounds that exhibit antioxidant and antibacterial properties. This research aimed to study the effect of fruit chilling at 4 °C for 8 weeks, extract storage at -20 °C for 5 weeks, and extraction solvents (methanol or acetone) on total phenolic content (TPC), antioxidant activity and antibacterial properties of Saudi Arab...

Abstract Palm stearin has the potential to alter use of beeswax. This study aimed assess effect palm as an edible coating on quality changes Cavendish banana during storage. The samples were stored within eight days with treatment combinations temperature (room temperature: 28 °C and 10 °C) application (control: without coating, coated stearin). During storage period, physicochemical properties...