cyclosporine (csa) is a drug that has been used for prevention of kidney transplant rejection for many years. diltiazem with the inhibition of cyclosporine metabolism and clearance will increase csa concentration and csa dose can be decreased. the aim of this study was the evaluation of diltiazem effect on csa dose adjustment with respect to c2. forty stable renal transplant patients who were r...

In this paper, we introduce and discuss a new framework for the modeling and revision of probabilistic belief. The epistemic states encode degrees of belief topped by second-order uncertainty using special Spohn-type ranking measures over subjective probability distributions. The revision strategy, which handles incoming information translated into linear probability constraints, is based on va...

"Operationalizing C2 Agility" is the process of moving from a conceptual model or theory of C2 Agility to applying this theory to improve an entity’s C2 Agility in practice. This process is greatly facilitated if one builds a proper foundation. In this paper, we begin by identifying the critical elements or cornerstones of such a foundation and the role they play in enabling an entity to system...

Let k[G] be the group algebra, where G is a finite abelian p-group and k is a field of characteristic p. A complete classification of finitely generated k[G]-modules is available only when G is cyclic, Cpn , or C2 × C2. Tackling the first interesting case, namely modules over k[C2 × C4], some structure theorems revealing the differences between elementary and non-elementary abelian group cases ...

In this paper we present a generalized Cassie-Baxter equation to take into account the effect of drop pressure on the apparent contact angle θ(app). Also we determine the limiting pressure p(W) which causes the impalement transition to the Wenzel state and the pull-off pressure p(out) at which the drop detaches from the substrate. The calculations have been carried out for axial-symmetric pilla...

Regardless of profile, whether flat topped or pointed, to the summit observer all mountain peaks cast triangular shadows when the sun is low. A theory for such anomalous shadows is developed. The shadow apex angle is shown to depend only on the ratio of the breadth of the mountain to its height.