Is there any matlab code available for 28 test functions at CEC'13 Special Session on Real-Parameter Optimization?

I am currently working on PSO where i need to test my algorithm with benchmark optimization test functions. Liang et al publish this paper ( Problem Definitions and Evaluation Criteria for the CEC...

29 July 2020 5,123 2 View

Why does the transmission spectra shows an increase near the optical absorption edge?

Measuring a transmission spectrum of thin film (eg: single phase oxide) using UV-Vis spectroscopy, the transmission value gradually increases as we decrease the wavelength and reaches a peak until...

30 April 2020 700 1 View

Do you have GC-MS datasets that are not analyzed/ published yet?

Hello, I am looking for unanalyzed and unpublished GC-MS datasets from diverse mass spectrometer vendors ? Such as ToFs, single/ triple Quads, Orbitraps etc. that have been acquired from human,...

10 April 2020 2,347 10 View

Which fluorescent markers I can use to stain live dead cells treated with doxorubicin?

Hi, Which is the best live, dead flourescent stain to use if I have to image a spheroid treated with Doxorubicin. The standard live /dead assay kit has Calcien-AM (live) and ethidium bromide...

22 May 2019 7,668 1 View

What is the best tool to identify and provide a good pictorial representation of homologous DNA sequences between species?

I want to identify homologous DNA sequences between mouse chicken, xenopus and zebrafish for a human non coding genomic regions. Any suggestion of which tool to use. I would prefer the one that...

03 April 2018 2,394 3 View

Why do metal-oxide composites show higher permittivity/refractive index as compared to pure oxide?

Since metals (eg: Au) show negative permittivity, the metal oxide composite should should show lower permittivity compared to the pure oxide phase. But standard methods such as Effective Medium...

19 February 2018 6,009 1 View

What could be the probable reason of getting a ring during biofilm formation in unicoluted media?

I have been trying to optimize the biofilm formation for enterobacter cloacae for which the biofilm formation is sparsely studied. i have been facing great difficulty in the C.V assy. I am...

11 February 2018 3,910 6 View

Which seems to be a better option: using Plasma or Serum, for determining blood based protein biomarkers using MALDI-TOF & 2D?

In a study, we need to determine blood based protein biomarkers in stroke using proteomics techniques like MALDI-TOF-MS and 2D gel electrophoresis. So, which component of the blood should we use...

15 November 2016 304 3 View

Which ELISA method would be most suitable to assay the human serum samples of C-Reactive Protein (CRP) ?

25 April 2015 2,332 2 View

One enzyme with higher superior catalytic activity or many enzymes, which one is favored ?

During the course of evolution, for functional (enzymatic proteins) which has been selected more favorably ? An enzyme with low to high catalytic activity (kinetics, rate,...

30 January 2015 7,603 5 View

Is there any research regarding how training and development is going to change in the era of Fourth Industrial Revolution?

As the organizations getting prepared for the fourth industrial revolution, to enhance the skills of their workforce what type of changes are necessary and going to occur in the training and...

01 March 2021 3,199 3 View

How to get the heading of real-time credit card dataset ?

I am working with the Credit card dataset. I am aware of the fact that the Banks and financial institutions do not share the dataset with third-party companies or researchers. I just need to know...

18 February 2021 9,186 3 View

Can we help fellow mathematicians get free ?

https://terrytao.wordpress.com/2021/02/08/a-statement-from-mathematics-department-faculty-at-stanford-and-mit/ Terry Tao blogged about this unfortunate event. Kindly share among Mathematical...

08 February 2021 1,055 3 View

Freeze/Thaw of LS174t cells?

Hello World, I have been working with LS174t. Complete Growth Media- 10% FBS/EMEM. ATCC says to freeze with 5% DMSO/CGM. when I defrost my vials, they are not attaching to flask. vials put into...

01 February 2021 8,723 2 View

Can I use video interview excerpts from others in public domain (YouTube, Vimeo, etc) for my empirical analysis?

Dear community, I am currently writing my master's dissertation. As a part of the method, I have to include views (interview) of experts for the empirical analysis. The problem is I have not...

31 January 2021 3,438 3 View

What will be the impacts of post covid-19 stress on working nurses?

The health and well-being of nurses are essential to the quality of care that they provide for people and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic has put them under unprecedented pressure. The impact...

26 January 2021 2,440 20 View

Is aligning mitochondrial and nuclear sequences inconsequential?

Probably a silly question but I am a complete novice in molecular biology. I have decided to attempt a phylogenetic analysis. I have managed to create a phylogenetic tree but want to confirm...

19 January 2021 5,895 2 View

How to estimate the standard deviation of the carbom emission of a company producing many different products?

I am aware of the portfolio theory in general but want to know of a journal or author especialized in this issue.

14 January 2021 7,566 2 View

What are those FACTORS that strongly suggest that the same workers come from India to GCC have played noticeable role, but why not in India?

Research is needed to identify the factors responsible for not so well utilized workforce for the development in India when the same workforce have played a role to obtain strikingly visible...

04 January 2021 8,548 2 View

In your opinion, what could motivate people to wear masks and do social distancing to stop covid-19?

28 December 2020 5,149 56 View