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Robotic path planning for non-destructive testing through RoboNDT

2015

The requirement to increase inspection speeds for non-destructive testing (NDT) is common to many manufacturers. The prevalence of complex curved surfaces in modern products provides motivation for the use of 6 axis robots in these inspections. The techniques and issues associated with conventional manual inspection techniques and automated systems for the inspection of large complex surfaces were reviewed. This paper presents a new MATLAB based software solution (RoboNDT), aiming to fulfil the requirements of robotized NDT inspection. RoboNDT enables flexible trajectory path planning to be accomplished for the inspection of complex curved surfaces. This newly developed software is capable …

p62: Friend or Foe? Evidences for OncoJanus and NeuroJanus Roles

2020

p62 is a versatile protein involved in the delicate balance between cell death and survival, which is fundamental for cell fate decision in the context of both cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. As an autophagy adaptor, p62 recognizes polyubiquitin chains and interacts with LC3, thereby targeting the selected cargo to the autophagosome with consequent autophagic degradation. Beside this function, p62 behaves as an interactive hub in multiple signalling including those mediated by Nrf2, NF-κB, caspase-8, and mTORC1. The protein is thus crucial for the control of oxidative stress, inflammation and cell survival, apoptosis, and metabolic reprogramming, respectively. As a multifunctional pr…

Recent advances in copper-based solid heterogeneous catalysts for azide-alkyne cycloaddition reactions

2022

The copper(I)-catalyzed azide−alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reaction is considered to be the most representative ligation process within the context of the “click chemistry” concept. This CuAAC reaction, which yields compounds containing a 1,2,3-triazole core, has become relevant in the construction of biologically complex systems, bioconjugation strategies, and supramolecular and material sciences. Although many CuAAC reactions are performed under homogenous conditions, heterogenous copper-based catalytic systems are gaining exponential interest, relying on the easy removal, recovery, and reusability of catalytically copper species. The present review covers the most recently developed copp…

In light of the ends. Copyright hysteresis and private copy exception after the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA) and oth…

2015

In British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA) and others v Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, the High Court of Justice in matter of private copy exception provides the twofold prime opportunity to shed light on the state of the art of copyright in the UK and to flesh out the idea of 'legal hysteresis’. I support the reintroduction of the private copy exception, possibly in a less narrow fashion, and I explain the reasons why I am confident that my expectations will be fulfilled.

Developing a supplier performance analysis model : case study: Aker MH supplier performance

2012

Masteroppgave i økonomi og administrasjon - Universitetet i Agder 2012 This master thesis focuses on the use Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) for measuring supplier performance. Goal of the study is to apply a mathematical model for supplier performance measurement which would be able to handle multi-criteria. To test the model in practice, cooperation was established with case study firm (Aker Maritime Hydraulics), which is providing drilling engineering solutions to Oil & Gas industry. Proposing the model for measuring performance of existing suppliers not only demonstrates how DEA can be applied, but also sets the grounds for supplier performance improvement process in a case study firm. …

The implementation of NFC-based mobile payment in Norway : a case study of the emerging NFC business ecosystem in Norway

2013

Masteroppgave i økonomi og administrasjon - Universitetet i Agder 2013 This master thesis looks at the emergence of mobile payment in Norway with a focus on NFC technology. NFC based mobile payments represent a relative new technology that can be used in a relative new business area, which is that of mobile payments. The move towards mobile payment can be the beginning of a shift from traditional payment forms, such as cash and payment cards, to a new and modern way of conduction payments, using your own personal mobile phone. For the unobservant eye, the idea can seem like a scenario taken out of a Hollywood movie. The reality is that the technology already surrounds us in our everyday lif…

PREPARATION OF MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS

2012

Properties and roles of BKCa channels in cultured cerebellar granule neuron: Experimental and simulation studies

2006

We studied the properties and roles of large-conductance calcium-sensitive potassium channels (BK"C"a) in cultured rat cerebellar granule neurons. In intact cells these channels had chord conductances of 130-200pS. The conductance, threshold for channel activation and the mean open time and open probability depend on the age of cells. In computer simulations the elimination of BK"C"a channel decreases the maximum and minimum peak values of an action potential, causes reduced hyperpolarization and increases firing frequency. The observed alterations may be linked to the complexity of granule neuron excitability during maturation and provide new insight into modeling the developmental changes…

Adaptive discontinuous evolution Galerkin method for dry atmospheric flow

2014

We present a new adaptive genuinely multidimensional method within the framework of the discontinuous Galerkin method. The discontinuous evolution Galerkin (DEG) method couples a discontinuous Galerkin formulation with approximate evolution operators. The latter are constructed using the bicharacteristics of multidimensional hyperbolic systems, such that all of the infinitely many directions of wave propagation are considered explicitly. In order to take into account multiscale phenomena that typically appear in atmospheric flows nonlinear fluxes are split into a linear part governing the acoustic and gravitational waves and a nonlinear part that models advection. Time integration is realiz…

Application and biological impact of endophytic bacteria as IAA producers

2020

Endophytic bacteria are well known in modern microbiology. Their role is well recognized, although there are lots of questions to answer. According to the knowledge that we actually possess it is possible to use them as components of biocide preparations used in plant growing. Between different features of endophytic bacteria, those able to produce IAA are very interesting in a context of agricultural and horticultural plant production. However, it is very important to precisely describe all the features of IAA producers, because there is a thin border between beneficial and pathogenic mode of action. For this reason it is crucial to recognize pathways involved in IAA production and the who…