Let D be a set of n pairwise disjoint unit disks in the plane. We describe how to build a data structure for D so that for any point set P containing exactly one point from each disk, we can quickly find the onion decomposition (convex layers) of P . Our data structure can be built in O(n log n) expected time and has linear size. Given P , we can find its onion decomposition in O(n log k) time,...

A generous range of models is available to explain the impact of these factors on an individual’s health. Some models resemble onions — concentric circles of variables, each construed as operating at a more distal position from the individual (3). One group provided an inverted example of the pyramid (4). The causal web (5) is another representation. These images imply linear, if bidirectional,...

Onions (Allium cepa L.) are plagued by a number of bacterial pathogens including Pantoea ananatis, P. agglomerans, Burkholderia cepacia, Enterobacter cloacae, Pectobacterium carotovorum subsp. carotovorum, Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. axonopodis and several Pseudomonas spp. We developed a semi-selective medium, termed onion extract medium (OEM), to selectively and rapidly isolate bacteria pathoge...

Non-relativistic local dielectric response theory has proven successful in the interpretation of Electron Energy Loss data of nanometer-size isotropic particles of different geometries. In previous work, we have adapted this model to take into account anisotropy as encountered in the case of carbon onions. We have shown that this anisotropy needs to be taken into account since important deviati...

Ultraviolet-visible absorption measurements of high purity and well separated carbon onion samples are reported. The results show that, after purification, absorption features from carbon onions match well with the interstellar UV spectrum. The measurements show that the absorption peak position remains constant at 4.55+/-0.1 microm(-1), and the width varies from 1.2-1.6 microm(-1), a key featu...

background; fluoride is an essential nutrient for the human body. the major routes of fluoride intake include food and drinking water, though the absorption of fluoride from food is much easier. the aim of this study was to evaluate the amount of fluoride in the soil and tomato and onion crops on farms of zanjan. methods; three farms of each crop (tomato and onion) were selected randomly. each ...

Background; Fluoride is an essential nutrient for the human body. The major routes of fluoride intake include food and drinking water, though the absorption of fluoride from food is much easier. The aim of this study was to evaluate the amount of fluoride in the soil and tomato and onion crops on farms of Zanjan. Methods; Three farms of each crop (tomato and onion) were selected randomly. Ea...