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Mean field analysis gives accurate predictions of the behaviour of large networks of sparsely coupled and heterogeneous neurons
(BioMed Central, 2014-07-21)Large networks of integrate-and-fire (IF) model neurons are often used to simulate and study the behaviour of biologically realistic networks. However, to fully study the large network behaviour requires an exploration of ... -
Mean-field models for heterogeneous networks of two-dimensional integrate and fire neurons
(Frontiers Media, 2017-12-27)We analytically derive mean-field models for all-to-all coupled networks of heterogeneous, adapting, two-dimensional integrate and fire neurons. The class of models we consider includes the Izhikevich, adaptive exponential ... -
Meaningful faces: Self-relevance of semantic context in an initial social encounter improves later face recognition
(Springer, 2021-02)Self-relevant stimuli (i.e. meaningful/important to the observer and related to the self) are typically remembered better than other-relevant stimuli. However, whether a self-relevance memory benefit could be conferred to ... -
Measuring Behaviour Interactions between Product-Line Features
(IEEE, 2015-05)We suggest a method for measuring the degree to which features interact in feature-oriented software development. To this end, we extend the notion of simulation between transition systems to a similarity measure and lift ... -
Measuring effective diffusivity in porous media with a gasket-free, radial arrangement
(Elsevier, 2019-02-01)A simple technique for measuring the effective diffusivity, and ultimately tortuosity, in porous media is presented. The method uses a custom-built apparatus, based on a radial geometry, which eliminates the need for any ... -
Measuring Haptic Experience: Elaborating the HX model with scale development
(IEEE, 2021-07-06)Designers increasingly employ haptic feedback with the aim to improve user experience (UX). Designers and researchers currently use qualitative methods or demos for feedback, but neither approach scales to large studies ... -
Measuring the implementation of a group-based Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (Mi-LiFE) intervention delivered in primary care for older adults aged 75 years or older: a pilot feasibility study protocol
(BioMed Central, 2015-12-01)Background Declines in function and quality of life, and an increased risk of cardiovascular events, falls, and fractures occur with aging and may be amenable to exercise intervention. Primary care is an ideal setting for ... -
Measuring wellbeing performance of carbon emissions using hybrid measure and meta-frontier techniques: Empirical tests for G20 countries and implications for China
(Elsevier, 2019-11-10)A quantitative measure of performance that integrates national-level carbon emission profiles with key parameters of social and economic wellbeing can provide an effective management tool for policy interventions. This ... -
The mechanism of pore segregation in the sintered nano Ag for high temperature power electronics applications
(Elsevier, 2018-10-01)It is widely accepted that nano pores of sintered nanoparticles can coalesce into micro pores during high temperature service. When applying sintered nanoparticles in power electronics, the pore segregation and delamination ... -
Mechanisms of DNA Sensing on Graphene Oxide
(American Chemical Society, 2013-08-20)Adsorption of a fluorophore-labeled DNA probe by graphene oxide (GO) produces a sensor that gives fluorescence enhancement in the presence of its complementary DNA (cDNA). While many important analytical applications have ... -
Mechanistic studies on the effect of membrane lipid acyl chain composition on daptomycin pore formation
(Elsevier, 2018-11-01)Daptomycin is a lipopeptide antibiotic that binds and permeabilizes the cell membranes of Gram-positive bacteria. Membrane permeabilization requires both calcium and phosphatidylglycerol (PG) in the target membrane, and ... -
Mechatronic design, actuator optimization, and control of a long stroke linear nano-positioner
(Elsevier, 2018-04-01)In this paper, mechatronic design, actuator optimization and controls of a long-stroke (20 mm) linear nano-positioner are presented. The mechatronic design is described in terms of the stage's most prominent features ... -
Meeting the Challenge of Managing Seniors With Multiple Complex Conditions: The Central Role of Primary Care
(Canadian Geriatrics Society, 2012-09-28)With the aging population, primary care physicians will be increasingly challenged to manage more seniors with complex chronic conditions. The North American population aged 65 years and above is projected to increase from ... -
Membrane binding and oligomer formation by the calcium-dependent lipopeptide antibiotic A54145: a quantitative study with pyrene excimer fluorescence
(Elsevier, 2016-09-20)A54145 is a lipopeptide antibiotic related to daptomycin that permeabilizes bacterial cell membranes. Its action requires both calcium and phosphatidylglycerol in the target membrane, and it is accompanied by the formation ... -
Mercury distribution and speciation in biochar particles reacted with contaminated sediment up to 1030days: A synchrotron- based study
(Elsevier, 2019-04-20)A previous long-term microcosm experiment showed mercury (Hg) in the aqueous phase of contaminated sediment was effectively stabilized through the addition of biochar. The present study focuses on the application of ... -
Merging Features in Featured Transition Systems
(CEUR, 2015-09)Featured Transition Systems (FTSs) is a popular representation for software product lines: an entire product line is compactly represented as a single transition-machine model, in which feature-specific behaviour is guarded ... -
Merlynne: Motivating Peer-to-Peer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a Serious Game
(ACM, 2021-09)Human-Computer Interaction researchers have explored how online communities can be leveraged for peer support, but general disinterest and a lack of engagement have emerged as substantial barriers to their use in practice. ... -
Metal organic framework (MOF) porous octahedral nanocrystals of Cu-BTC: Synthesis, properties and enhanced adsorption properties
(Elsevier, 2019-01-01)Herein, we report the synthesis, characterization and enhanced adsorption studies of porous octahedral shaped Cu-BTC (copper benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate) metal organic frameworks (MOFs). The Cu-BTC MOFs were synthesized ... -
Metal-Induced Specific and Nonspecific Oligonucleotide Folding Studied by FRET and Related Biophysical and Bioanalytical Implications
(Wiley, 2012-01-13)Metal induced nucleic acid folding has been extensively studied with ribozymes, DNAzymes, tRNA and riboswitches. These RNA/DNA molecules usually have a high content of double-stranded regions to support a rigid scaffold. ... -
Metal-organic frameworks derived platinum-cobalt bimetallic nanoparticles in nitrogen-doped hollow porous carbon capsules as a highly active and durable catalyst for oxygen reduction reaction
(Elsevier, 2018-06-05)Pt-based nanomaterials are regarded as the most efficient electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). However, widespread adoption of PEMFCs requires solutions ...