Abstract Quantum annealing is a promising heuristic method to solve combinatorial optimization problems, and efforts quantify performance on real-world problems provide insights into how this approach may be best used in practice. We investigate the empirical of quantum Nurse Scheduling Problem (NSP) with hard constraints using D-Wave 2000Q device. NSP seeks optimal assignment for set nurses shifts under an accompanying schedule personnel. After reducing novel Ising-type Hamiltonian, we...

Operant conditioning is a valuable method for studying cognitive functions, yet its adoption limited by low throughput, labor intensity, and high costs. Here, we developed House, low-cost, programmable device featuring touchscreen, retractable levers, water reward port, designed flexible, automated operant tasks. To validate utility, implemented two protocols to assess working memory in mice: delayed non-match-to-position test two-choice spatial discrimination test. Using these protocols,...

The heat capacity of ${\mathrm{La}}_{2\mathrm{\ensuremath{-}}\mathrm{x}}$${\mathrm{Ba}}_{\mathrm{x}}$${\mathrm{CuO}}_{4}$ was investigated between 0.8 and 10 K. linear temperature term \ensuremath{\gamma}T the is absent in antiferromagnetic-ordered region x\ensuremath{\le}0.02. \ensuremath{\gamma} increases abruptly from x=0.02 to x=0.04 where system still insulating at low temperature, seems saturate order 5 mJ/mol ${\mathrm{K}}^{2}$ superconducting x\ensuremath{\ge}0.05. correlation...

Abstract The intrinsic charge transport of stanene is investigated by using density functional theory and perturbation coupled with Boltzmann equations at the first‐principles level. Wannier interpolation scheme applied to calculate carrier scatterings all branches phonons considering dispersion for whole range first Brillouin zone. electron hole mobilities are calculated be (2–3) × 10 3 cm 2 V −1 s 300 K. It found that intervalley from out‐of‐plane transverse acoustic phonon modes dominate...

Abstract Recent experiments identified Co 3 Sn 2 S as the first magnetic Weyl semimetal (MWSM). Using first-principles calculation with a global optimization approach, we explore structural stabilities and topological electronic properties of cobalt (Co)-based shandite alloys, MM’X (M/M’ = Ge, Sn, Pb, X S, Se, Te), identify stable structures different phases. tight-binding model, for time, reveal that physical origin nodal lines Co-based structure is interlayer coupling between atoms in...

This study was undertaken to investigate the relationship between inhibitory effect of restraint stress and protective feto\p=n-\placentalluteotrophic factors on luteal function during mid-pregnancy in rats.The number conceptuses adjusted one (1C group) or more than ten (FC day 7 pregnancy, each rat received from 12 17 pregnancy.Restraint consisted placing a individually small plastic holder three times for 1 h time.Restraint significantly decreased serum progesterone concentration pregnancy...

Abstract Estimation of physical observables for unknown quantum states is an important problem that underlies a wide range fields, including information processing, physics, and chemistry. In the context computation, in particular, existing studies have mainly focused on holistic state tomography or estimation specific with known classical descriptions, while this lacks class problems where target itself relies measurement outcome. work, we propose adaptive optimization method useful...

(Fe0.7Co0.3)100–xBx (x = 0–15, at. %) alloy films of 100 nm thickness are prepared on VN(001) single-crystalline underlayers at 600 °C and VN poly-crystalline room temperature (RT). A high substrate is used to promote epitaxial film growth underlayer. Influences B content the structural, magnetic, magnetostrictive properties investigated. The formed involve bcc(001) crystalline phase, whereas those consist and/or amorphous phases. Surface roughness underlayer increases with increasing...

Quantum annealing is a promising heuristic method to solve combinatorial optimization problems, and efforts quantify performance on real-world problems provide insights into how this approach may be best used in practice. We investigate the empirical of quantum Nurse Scheduling Problem (NSP) with hard constraints using D-Wave 2000Q device. NSP seeks optimal assignment for set nurses shifts under an accompanying schedule personnel. After reducing novel Ising-type Hamiltonian, we evaluate...

Bilayered perovskite (La0.4Pr0.6)1.2Sr1.8Mn2O7 exhibits a field-induced paramagnetic-insulator to ferromagnetic- metal transition, and phase-separated state is realized after the field switched off. In order clarify thermodynamic properties of which common feature in many mangan- ites, we performed specific heat measurement with along magnetization easy axis. We have revealed that remanent specifc might exhibit stretched exponential decay relaxation time remarkably long. These results...

Experiments identified Co3Sn2S2 as the first magnetic Weyl semimetal (MWSM). Using first-principles calculation with a global optimization approach, we explore structural stabilities and topological electronic properties of cobalt (Co-based shandite alloys, Co3MM-X2 (M/M-=Ge, Sn, Pb, X=S, Se, Te), identify new stable structures phases. tight-binding model, for time, reveal that physical origin nodal lines Co-based structure is interlayer coupling between Co atoms in different Kagome layers,...

Abstract The nuclear quadrupole resonance of 139 La and 63/65 Cu in 2-x CMxCuO 4 (M = Ba, Sr) is investigated for x up to unity. shift the frequency La-NQR 0.01 < <0.05 indicates an anomalous change interactions at T* c , where frustrated magnetic phase appears. Cu-NQR reveals clear changes T 1 -1 2 also profile spectra with increasing beyond 0.3 ~ 0.4, suggesting a suppression antiferromagnetic fluctuations by hole-doping, electronic state La-system around 0.4.

The aim of the present study was to evaluate viability porcine embryos vitrified by metal mesh vitrification (MMV) method after surgical or nonsurgical transfer. Prepubertal gilts were treated with eCG and hCG (= Day 0), then inseminated artificially. Expanding blastocysts that about 200 �m in diameter collected on 7. equilibrated 7.5% ethylene glycol (EG) + DMSO 20% fetal bovine serum (FBS) PBS at 37�C for 5 min, transferred into 15% EG 0.6 M trehalose FBS 1 min. Embryos groups a minimum...

Embryo-maternal recognition is known to be mediated by the trophoblast and/or its secretory product during preimplantation period. However, it was recently proposed that embryo-maternal (along with maternal immune system) could activated zona pellucida-degradation products including oligosaccharide chains from very early stage embryos (Fujiwara et al. 2009 J. Reprod. Immunol. 81, 1–8). If this true, we predict mammalian mothers recognise presence of an embryo immediately after fertilization...

In commercial embryo transfer industry, accurate early detection of pregnant and nonpregnant cows plays a key role in achieving an optimum calving-to-conception interval. The DG29TM enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit (Conception, Animal Reproduction Technologies, Beaumont, Canada) measures the level pregnancy-related glycoproteins blood that are linked to pregnancy. Here, we compared DG29 with transrectal ultrasonography (TU) evaluate possibility clinical application ELISA for...

Several in vivo studies have shown negative effects of prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α) on embryonic survival cows. The PGF2α receptor (FPr) was detected bovine embryos (Scenna FN et al. 2006 Reprod. Fertil. Dev. 18, 180). Recently, it reported that addition a FPr antagonist (AL-8810) to the embryo flushing medium prevented detrimental action pregnancy 2008 20, 154). In present study, we examined morphological development utero and gene expression pre-implantation collected using containing...

The present study was designed to generate piglets from porcine embryos by the metal mesh vitrification (MMV) method. Prepuberal gilts were administered eCG and hCG artificially inseminated. Morulae expanding blastocysts (diameter = approximately 200 μm) collected at 144 h 168 after injection, respectively. plastic plate (control) used as sample containers for ultrarapid vitrification. (75 μm stainless steel mesh) 1.5 mm wide 10 long, 3 end of bent a right angle. Plastic plates, made 0.25 mL...

In all vertebrates, primordial germ cells (PGCs) appear during early stages of development in extragonadal sites, then they migrate to the gonad and give rise ova or spermatozoa. Unlike other species, however, avian reptile embryos, PGCs use vascular system as a vehicle transport them future gonadal region where leave blood vessels. The present study was carried out know details this unique migration pathway proliferation endogenous chicken embryos. Whole embryos X [Roman numerals refer...

Background: A number of studies have demonstrated the role CX3CR1 in regulating migration monocytes into peripheral tissue and their transformation DC. No data are yet available on importance chemokine pathways homeostasis DC heart transplants. Recently, we showed that recipients allografts from CXC3R1-/- donors show longer survival1. To dissect signaling dDC (donor Dendritic Cells), developed tested a novel vivo imaging tool2. Methods: Using our new cellular tool with suction-assisted...