the microstructure of dual phase steels can be considered as a matrix of ferrite phase reinforced by martensite particles. recent measurements show that the mechanical properties of the ferrite phase are changed with the distance from the martensite grains. in this paper, a new method has been proposed to consider this phenomenon in finite element modeling of dual phase steels microstructure. i...

the purpose of this research is to examine consumers’ brand value and brand loyalty toward luxury brands and current distribution channels for those brands (i.e. free standing, shopping center, specialty store, internet retailing). the population consisted of  the costumers, aged 19-39 years, who use branded apparel that is in kerman. about 200 questionnaires were distributed among the consumer...

The scaling, phase distribution, and phase correlation of financial time series are investigated based on the Dow Jones Industry Average and NASDAQ 10-min intraday data for a period from 1 Aug. 1997 to 31 Dec. 2003. The returns of the two indices are shown to have nice scaling behaviors and belong to stable distributions according to the criterion of Lévy's alpha stable distribution condition. ...

The rapid increase of non-linear loads in the last three decades has caused electrical quantities such as voltages and currents in 3-phase distribution systems to become distorted waveforms. This paper reviews, explains and discusses some new concepts, definitions and new available theory in the unbalanced and distorted systems. The usefulness of the proposed practical definitions is investigat...

A dynamic random environment usually induces statistical dependence among components of a system operating in such an environment thereby making explicit computation of the system performance measures very difficult and possibly even intractable. The multivariate phase-type distribution is a powerful tool for unifying a variety of stochastic models and for constructing new models that yield to ...

The differential phase shift (DPS) protocol is one of the simplest quantum key distribution protocols for implementation. Despite its practical advantage, current security proofs for the DPS protocol lead to much lower key generation rates compared to the BB84 protocol. We prove the security of a variant of the DPS protocol, called differential quadrature phase shift (DQPS) protocol. In additio...

UNLABELLED Resistance training (RT) is a proven sarcopenia countermeasure with a high degree of potency. However, sustainability remains a major issue that could limit the appeal of RT as a therapeutic approach without well-defined dosing requirements to maintain gains. PURPOSE To test the efficacy of two maintenance prescriptions on muscle mass, myofiber size and type distribution, and stren...

background: the type of body fat distribution has an important role for identifying risk of diseases. one of the simple anthropometric indexes for estimating type of body fat distribution is waist circumference index. this study is aimed to determine the type of body fat distribution in postmenopausal women and its related factors. methods: this is a cross sectional descriptive analytical study...