A system failure probability analysis method of cohesive slope considering the spatial variability of undrained shear strength is proposed.In this method, the local averaging parameter of the random field of undrained shear strength on slip surface is introduced as an equivalent parameter.The statistical characters of the equivalent parameter and t
Abstract Background Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a common disease and feeding mice a methionine-choline-deficient (MCD) diet is a frequently used model to study its pathophysiology.Genetic and environmental factors influence NASH development and liver lipid content, which was studied herein using C57BL/6 J mice bred in two different anim
Proanthocyanidins (PAs) are the major component of phenolics in apple, but mechanisms involved in PA biosynthesis remain unclear.Here, the relationship between the PA biosynthesis and the expression of genes encoding leucoanthocyanidin reductase (LAR) and anthocyanidin reductase Horse Supplements (ANR) was investigated in fruit skin of one apple cu
In a convenience store, new items like lunch boxes and dairy products are delivered several times in one day.In addition, old unsold items must be disposed because of their expiration dates.The order is made once in a day, and the retailer has to decide the number of items ordered based on the current remaining items in the store and the demand dis