TD-ERCS map-based confusion and diffusion of autocorrelated data

In this article, we proposed a new scheme to encrypt highly autocorrelated image pixel data. In existing literature, single substitution was used to break autocorrelation in images. To get better results, instead of single substitution box, some researchers are minimizing the autocorrelation via utilizing multiple substitution boxes. However, we found that multiple substitution boxes cannot solve the problem of autocorrelation independently. Therefore, we added chaotic confusion and diffusion to the existing substitution scheme in order to remove the correlation completely. Initially, we break the autocorrelation of data by permuting the pixels via TD-ERCS chaotic map. Bitwise XOR is carried out for diffusion using logistic map followed by the existing substitution scheme. Experimental analysis shows that the proposed scheme has greater resistance to brute force attack and statistical attack. Further analyses such as statistical analysis, peak signal-to-noise ratio, contrast analysis, key space analysis, entropy analysis, correlation analysis, key sensitivity analysis, and encryption quality analysis proved the high robustness of the proposed scheme.     

Analytical solution of the time-fractional Phi-4 equation by using modified residual power series method

In this article, the solution of the time-fractional Phi-4 equation is investigated. We implement the residual power series method to approximate the solution of this equation. Numerical results are presented. In addition, the effects of the fractional order on the Phi-4 are discussed graphically.     

Experimental study of the radiative decays K+-->mu(+)nue(+)e(-) and K+-->e(+)nue(+)e(-)

Experiment 865 at the Brookhaven Alternating Gradient Synchrotron obtained 410 K+-->e(+)nue(+)e(-) and 2679 K+-->mu(+)nue(+)e(-) events including 10% and 19% background. The branching ratios were measured to be [2.48+/-0.14(stat)+/-0.14(syst)]x10(-8) (m(ee)>150 MeV) and (7.06+/-0.16+/-0.26)x10(-8) (m(ee)>145 MeV), respectively. Results for the decay form factors are presented.     

The shape of the throwout crater from the explosion of a cord charge in a two-layer medium

The problem concerning the explosion of a cord charge in the ground, with a hard upper layer, is considered in pulse formulation. A numerical solution is obtained and profiles are given for the throwout craters for several values of thickness of the layer and emplacement depth of the charge, in two limiting cases: when the resistance of the lower ground is negligibly small in comparison with the resistance of the layer and when the resistance of the ground and layer are quite close in magnitude.Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Mekhanika i Tekhnicheskoi Fiziki, No. 2, pp. 143–146, March–April, 1973.     

Structure determination of ramosine, a guaianolide, by NMR spectroscopy

Ramosine, a new sesquiterpene lactone, was isolated from the chloroform fraction of Amberboa ramosa and the structure was assigned as 4beta-(hydroxymethyl)-3beta,4alpha-dihydroxy-8alpha-[(S)-3-hydroxy-2-ethylenepropionyloxy]-1alphaH, 5alphaH,6betaH,7alphaH,11betaH,11alpha-methylguaia-10(14)-en-6, 12-olide by extensive NMR studies.     

New measurement of the rare decay K+ --> pi(+)&mgr;(+)&mgr;(-)

More than 400 K+-->pi(+)&mgr;(+)&mgr;(-) events were observed in a rare K+ decay experiment at the Brookhaven Alternating Gradient Synchrotron. Normalized to the K+-->pi(+)pi(+)pi(-) decay, the branching ratio is determined to be [9.22+/-0.60(stat)+/-0. 49(syst)]x10(-8). This branching ratio and the &mgr;&mgr; mass spectrum is in very good agreement with the measurement of the K+-->pi(+)e(+)e(-) decay, but deviates significantly from the previous measurement.     

Regime of wave-packet self-action in a medium with normal dispersion of the group velocity

Peculiar features of the self-action of non-one-dimensional wave packets described by the nonlinear Schrodinger equation with a hyperbolic spatial operator were studied analytically and numerically. It was shown that the self-action dynamics is determined by the consequence of the processes of transverse self-focusing filamentation and longitudinal splitting. Splitting scenarios were classified. It is shown that the strongest inhomogeneities are excited along "hyperbolas" in the self-similar collapse process.     

Flavonoid dihydromyricetin-mediated silver nanoparticles as potential nanomedicine for biomedical treatment of infections caused by opportunistic fungal pathogens

Dihydromyricetin-mediated silver nanoparticles (DMY-AgNPs) were synthesized and their efficacy against fungal pathogens tested in vitro. The shape of DMY-AgNPs appeared to be spherical with size of ~34 nm. Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) analysis indicated that –OH and C=O groups were involved in nanoparticle formation. The XRD pattern of DMY-AgNPs showed strong peaks at 38°, 44°, and 64°, corresponding to reflection from (111), (200), and (220) planes. Five opportunistic fungal pathogens, namely Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus niger, Paecilomyces formosus, Candida albicans, and Candida parapsilosis, were isolated from patients suffering from respiratory tract infections. Growth of each fungal strain was inhibited by DMY-AgNPs. The zone of inhibition of DMY-AgNPs against A. fumigatus, A. niger, P. formosus, C. albicans, and C. parapsilosis was 17.6, 19.2, 22.2, 15.8, and 18.5 mm. The minimal inhibitory concentration was found to be 0.83, 0.73, 0.67, 0.95, and 0.89 µg mL^?1, respectively. This is the first report on DMY-AgNPs as an effective antifungal agent. DMY-AgNPs are a potential alternative to commercially available antifungal fungicidals.