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From: Cleve Moler <Cleve.Moler@mathworks.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:55:42 -0500
Subject: Gene Golub, 1932 - 2007
Gene Golub, founder of the NA Digest, passed away today, Friday, November 16,
at the Stanford University Hospital. He was 75 years old.
Gene returned home to Stanford recently from a trip to Hong Kong. He was
planning to leave again Tuesday on another trip, this one to Zurich where the
ETH was to honor him with a special degree. Instead, Sunday night he went to
the emergency room because he was "feeling lousy". On Tuesday, he was found
to have AML, acute myelogenous leukemia, a form of cancer that affects the
white blood cells. This is a potentially curable disease and he was expecting
to begin chemotherapy today. But serious complications developed suddenly
over night.
I was able to see Gene for an hour last night and he was in reasonably good
spirits. Mike Saunders was trying to get Gene's laptop to use dial-up over
the hospital's phone system because Gene said he was a couple of days behind
on his email. I was planning to get a wireless card for his machine today.
None of us had any idea how suddenly the situation would worsen.
The Stanford iCME students have created a memorial blog at
http://genehgolub.blogspot.com .
Our community has lost its foremost member. He was a valued colleague and
friend. Goodbye, Gene.
-- Cleve Moler
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From: Joe Grcar <jfgrcar@lbl.gov>
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:26:08 -0800
Subject: Gene Golub
Gene Golub died around 9AM this Friday morning
November 16, at the age of 75, after a sudden
turn for the worse in his health. His career
spanned almost the entire history of postwar
numerical analysis, to which he made seminal
contributions, among which are beautiful
algorithms that have proven to be of great
importance in matrix and statistical computations.
Not the least of his contributions is the legacy
of congeniality in gatherings both internationally
and at his beloved Stanford University. I can
see him in his office or home surrounded by
students and younger researchers and hear him
tell me that this interaction was what he cherished
most. Yet when living memory of him passes, the
algorithms he created will continue to be used,
probably indefinitely.
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From: Joseph Traub <traub@cs.columbia.edu>
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:26:44 -0500 (EST)
Subject: IBC Young Researcher Award to Andreas Neuenkirch
ANDREAS NEUENKIRCH
WINS THE 2007
INFORMATION-BASED COMPLEXITY YOUNG RESEARCHER AWARD
Andreas Neuenkirch, Department of Mathematics,University of Frankfurt,
Germany, is the winner of this annual award. The award is given for significant
contributions to information-based complexity by a young researcher who has not
reached their 35th birthday by September 30th the year of the award.
The prize consists of $1000 and a plaque. The award will be presented
on a suitable occasion.
The Award Committee consisted of Josef Dick, University of New South
Wales, Australia; Jakob Creutzig, TU Darmstadt, Germany; Christiane
Lemieux, University of Waterloo, Canada; Dirk Nuyens, Katholieke
Universiteit, Leuven, Belgium; Friedrich Pillichshammer, University of Linz,
Austria; Joseph F. Traub, Columbia University, USA; and Henryk Wozniakowski,
Columbia University and University of Warsaw, Poland.
>
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From: Joe Grcar <jfgrcar@lbl.gov>
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:46:37 -0800
Subject: 60th Birthday of Numerical Analysis
This month is the 60th birthday of numerical
analysis. The use of mathematics to study
computerized numerical algorithms began with
the publication of a paper by von Neumann and
Goldstine in November, 1947. The paper is
the earliest archival documentation of the
efforts of several people to create an
intellectual infrastructure in support of
scientific computing on the powerful new
machines which, in 1947, were yet to be
built. I have prepared a lecture on the
fascinating history of scientific computing
up to and including these developments,
and the contributions of von Neumann to
them. My talk has been given at over a dozen
colleges and universities and is appropriate
for both specialized and general audiences.
I would be happy to repeat it at your
institution.
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From: Hannes Schabauer <hannes.schabauer@univie.ac.at>
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:47:11 +0100
Subject: Routines for complex symmetric tridiagonal eigenproblems
Dear Colleagues,
I am looking for reliable and available software routines for computing
eigenvalues and eigenvectors of complex symmetric (non-Hermitian)
tridiagonal matrices. Any hints are greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
Hannes Schabauer
University of Vienna (Austria)
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From: <huwenke_nbu@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:34:24 +0800
Subject: Question regarding parallel iterative sparse solver
Dear Colleagues,
I am searching for open source codes/programs of the parallel
iterative sparse solvers, which should be developed by Fortran and
MPI. Also, the solvers need to handle matrices in nonzero format
storage schemes such as CRS and CCS. Our high-performance computer is
based on Distributed Memory System, which is a key feature to be
considered as well.
Any help in pointing out links to the source codes is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Wenke Hu
Ningbo University
hwke12@mail.nbu.edu.cn; wenkehu.nbu@gmail.com
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From: Temur Kutsia <kutsia@risc.uni-linz.ac.at>
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:20:38 +0100
Subject: CFA: 3rd Training School in Symbolic Computation, Jul 2008
European Commission Framework 6 Programme
Integrated Infrastructures Initiatives
Symbolic Computation in Europe (SCIEnce)
THIRD TRAINING SCHOOL IN SYMBOLIC COMPUTATION
July 7--20, 2008
RISC, Castle of Hagenberg, Austria
http://www.risc.uni-linz.ac.at/projects/science/school
After two successful training schools, the Research Institute
for Symbolic Computation, Johannes Kepler University of Linz,
organizes the next event in the series, the Third RISC/SCIEnce
Training School in Symbolic Computation, in July 7--20, 2008
in the Castle of Hagenberg, Austria.
The school gives an introduction to the field of symbolic
computation and provides training in selected symbolic
computation software and techniques for students and
researchers from various fields of sciences who are interested
in using symbolic computation in their work.
Besides the courses and tutorials offered by the school,
the participants can attend the tutorials of the ISSAC 2008
conference and the tutorials and sessions of the RTA 2008
conference.
GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE!
The SCIEnce project provides a number of grants to potential
school participants. Please visit the school web page for
the details.
LECTURES AND TUTORIALS
* Ralf Hemmecke (RISC, Austria).
Maple Tutorial.
* Temur Kutsia (RISC, Austria).
Unification.
* Wolfgang Windsteiger (RISC, Austria).
Mathematica Tutorial.
* Franz Winkler (RISC, Austria).
Introduction to Gröbner bases and other methods in elimination theory.
* Sebastian Freundt, Sylla Lesseni (TU Berlin)
KANT/KASH Tutorial
* The GAP Group
GAP Tutorial
IMPORTANT DATES
* February 25, 2008: Deadline for applications.
* March 31, 2008: Notification.
* May 5, 2008: Deadline for registration.
* July 7--20, 2008: Training School.
(July 15--17: RTA 2008, July 20: ISSAC 2008 tutorials)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
http://www.risc.uni-linz.ac.at/projects/science/school/third/application.html
SCHOOL COORDINATOR
Temur Kutsia, RISC, Johannes Kepler University, Austria
kutsia@risc.uni-linz.ac.at
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From: "Carolyn Sellers" <Carolyn.Sellers@brunel.ac.uk>
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:04:50 -0000
Subject: Conference on The Legacy of John Crank, Jul 2008
Conference on the Legacy of John Crank
Developments in Time Dependent PDEs, Diffusion and Free Boundary Problems
10 - 11 July 2008 Brunel University, Uxbridge, England
Organisers: J. Ockendon, C.M Elliott and J.R. Whiteman
A two day conference will be held at Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK
to consider the influence that the work of John Crank has had on the
numerical solution of time dependent PDEs, on the modelling of
diffusive processes and on free boundary problems. The focus of the
meeting will be on the state-of-the-art of the subject and on future
developments and applications, including industrial applications.
John Crank (1915 - 2006) originally worked in industry on the
modelling and numerical solution of diffusion in polymers. In 1943,
working with Phyllis Nicolson on finite difference methods for the
time dependent heat equation, he proposed the Crank-Nicolson method
which has since been incorporated universally for the solving of time
dependent problems. John Crank died in October 2006 and the purpose
of this meeting is to consider the legacy that he left to the
numerical solution of partial differential equations and in particular
to consider future developments and applications in the field.
Details of the conference and forms of application can be found at
www.people.brunel.ac.uk/~icsrsss/bicom/johncrank2008.
CONTACT: Carolyn.Sellers@brunel.ac.uk
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From: "Connie Young" <Young@siam.org>
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:14:04 -0500
Subject: Program Posted: SIAM Parallel Processing, Atlanta, GA, Mar 2008
Conference Name: SIAM Conference on Parallel Processing for Scientific
Computing
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Dates: March 12-14, 2008
THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE IS NOW AVAILABLE.
Visit http://www.siam.org/meetings/pp08/program.php to view the program.
Additional information is available at
http://www.siam.org/meetings/pp08/ or contact the SIAM Conference
Department at meetings@siam.org.
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From: Jan Brandts <brandts@science.uva.nl>
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:11:20 -0500
Subject: Call for papers: LAA Special Issue 65-th birthday Henk van der Vorst
In May 2009, Henk van der Vorst, well-known for his contributions
in the field of numerical linear algebra, will celebrate his 65-th
birthday. A Special Issue of Linear Algebra and Its Applications
will be devoted to this occasion. You are kindly invited to contri-
bute to this Special Issue.
All papers will be subject to the standard reviewing procedure of
LAA. The theme of the Issue will be "Algorithms and their Analysis",
and of course, links with the works of Henk are encouraged. For more
information and inspiration, you may visit the web site
http://staff.science.uva.nl/~brandts/HENKvdVORST/
which served to support the one-day retirement symposium that was
organized for Henk in July 2006.
Please submit your contribution to one of the editors listed below.
The deadline for submission is June 1, 2008, in order for the Special
Issue to be printed and published as close to Henk's 65-th birthday
as possible.
Jan Brandts, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands.
E-mail: brandts@science.uva.nl
Bernd Fischer, Universitaet zu Luebeck, Germany.
E-mail: fischer@math.uni-luebeck.de
Andy Wathen, Oxford University, United Kingdom.
E-mail: Andy.Wathen@comlab.ox.ac.uk
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From: "Morgan, Ronald" <Ronald_Morgan@baylor.edu>
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:48:50 -0600
Subject: Tenure-track and postdoc positions at Baylor University
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
Department of Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics invites applications for tenure-track and
postdoctoral positions, starting in August 2008. Excellence in teaching
and research is essential. Active research areas in the department are
in the general areas of algebra, analysis, differential equations,
mathematical physics, numerical analysis, representation theory, and
topology.
An application must include at least three recent letters of reference,
a current curriculum vitae and statements describing interests and goals
in research and in teaching. To ensure full consideration, an
application should be received by November 15, 2007, but applications
will be accepted until the position is filled or the search is
terminated.
Baylor University is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of
Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer,
Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with
disabilities to apply.
Applicants are encouraged to submit all application materials online
through MathJobs.org via the URL http://www.mathjobs.org/jobs.
Alternatively, send all materials to: Mathematics Search Committee,
Baylor University, One Bear Place #97328, Waco, TX 76798-7328. Email:
Math_Search@baylor.edu.
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From: "Francois Glineur" <francois.glineur@uclouvain.be>
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:03:46 +0100
Subject: CORE fellowships: operations research, microeconomics & econometrics
CORE FELLOWSHIPS IN OPERATIONS RESEARCH, MICROECONOMICS, AND ECONOMETRICS
The Center for Operations Research and Econometrics of the Université
catholique de Louvain is offering fellowships in operations research
(including mathematical programming and optimization), microeconomics
and econometrics, starting September 1st 2008.
We are interested both by promising young candidates who will complete
their Ph. D. degree before September 1st, and by more mature candidates
who have demonstrated their research experience through publications.
Fellows are expected to publish their research results in the discussion
paper series of CORE, to present seminars at CORE and to interact with
faculty and students in residence at CORE. A light contribution to doctoral
level teaching can be required.
Positions are for one or preferably two years at the assistant professor
level and are open to candidates with a PhD degree. It is critical that
candidates in the PhD stage have successfully defended their PhD thesis
before arriving on September 1st. Net salary is of the order of 1900
euros per month.
Professors on sabbatical leave from their university and who wish to spend
one year at CORE can also apply for a fellowship.
Applications (Personal data, CV, degrees, current position, research
interests with sample papers and name of 3 referees) must be filled through
the website http://pdc.core.ucl.ac.be/FELLOWS/index.php, before November 30.
Applicants must take care that three reference letters, which should
appraise
their research ability and interests, must be sent before the deadline.
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From: "Xiaoye S. Li" <xsli@lbl.gov>
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:37:40 -0800
Subject: Postdoc position at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
LAWRENCE BERKELEY NATIONAL LABORATORY
The Scientific Computing Group in the High Performance Computing
Research Department at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
(http://www.lbl.gov) has an opening for a postdoctoral fellow to work
on the development of parallel numerical linear algebra algorithms
and their application to a variety of scientific areas of interest to
the Department of Energy and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab.
Specific emphasis is on large, sparse linear/nonlinear eigenvalue problems,
also of interest in sparse linear systems. The complete job description
can be viewed on our jobs website:
http://jobs.lbl.gov/LBNLCareers/details.asp?jid=21165&p=1
The High Performance Computing Research Department at Lawrence Berkeley
National Laboratory conducts research and development in mathematical
modeling, algorithm design, software implementation, and system
architectures. We collaborate directly with scientists, in fields
ranging from materials sciences to climate modeling to astrophysics,
to solve computational and data management problems. We also create
visualizations to help scientists gain new physical insights and
make the data more comprehensible.
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From: Emmanuel Maitre <Emmanuel.Maitre@imag.fr>
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:42:54 +0100
Subject: Postdoc position in fluid-structure coupling in UJF, Grenoble, France.
This position at the Laboratoire Jean Kuntzmann in Grenoble, opened
immediately, corresponds to the development of Eulerian methods, based
on level set techniques, for fluid-structure interaction problems.
The goal will be to build on a level set framework developed at LJK in
the 2 last years and combine these methods with Adaptive Grid
Refinement techniques, also developed at LJK in the past for finite
difference flow solvers (see http://www-ljk.imag.fr/MOISE/AGRIF/).
This part of the project combines developments of the methods and
algorithms together with contributions to a program library and
eventually to a GUI for existing codes. The position is part of
COMMA, a project founded by French Ministry of Education
(http://ljk.imag.fr/COMMA). Applicants should have either
- a strong background in numerical analysis and scientific computing
in CFD and/or solid mechanics, or
- a background combining scientific computing and code development
using C/C++ and GUI libraries.
The net salary will be about 2200 euros/month. For more information:
Georges-Henri.Cottet@imag.fr References (see also 2007 preprints on
the web): G.-H. Cottet and E. Maitre, A level set method for
fluid-structure interactions with immersed surfaces, Mathematical
Models and Methods in the Applied Sciences, 16, 415-438, 2006.
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From: Max Gunzburger <gunzburg@csit.fsu.edu>
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:04:56 -0500
Subject: Graduate Assistantships in Computational Science at Florida State Univ
Florida State University
School of Computational Science
Graduate student assistantships available for Ph.D. and Master's
degree programs in Computational Science at Florida State University.
The School of Computational Science at Florida State University
offers innovative Ph.D. and Master's degree programs in Computational
Science. Graduate teaching and research assistantships are available
for qualified, motivated students who are interested in receiving
interdisciplinary training in computational science.
Over the last few decades, computations have joined theory and
experimentation to form the three pillars of scientific discovery and
technological design. Computational science can be viewed as residing
at the intersection of mathematics, computer science, statistics,
engineering, and the sciences. Examples of problems in Computational
Science that are common to these disciplines include algorithm
development and analysis, multiscale techniques, scientific
visualization, data mining, etc. Due to the interdisciplinary nature
of computational science, it is essential that a computational
scientist be trained in an interdisciplinary setting. The School of
Computational Science is uniquely positioned to offer such training
because it has a truly multidisciplinary faculty consisting of
chemists, biologists, computer scientists, engineers, geophysicists,
mathematicians, physicists, and statisticians, with an even broader
spectrum of disciplines to be represented in the future.
Many, if not most interdisciplinary degree programs, including those
in computational science, are jointly administered by several
departments. Florida State University has put the horse before the
cart: it first created an independent, interdisciplinary unit, the
School of Computational Science which then developed and implemented
truly interdisciplinary graduate degree programs in computational
science. All faculty, postdocs, and students associated with the
School of Computational Science have offices in the same building,
leading to a supportive, synergetic environment in which
interdisciplinary research and education in computational science is
not only supported, but is a way of life. For more information about
the School of Computational Science and its graduate degree programs,
please go to
http://www.scs.fsu.edu.
Students enrolled in the Ph.D. program in Computational Science can
choose several areas of specialization. In addition to the major
track, which trains students interested in the mathematical and
computer science aspects of computational algorithms that can be
applied to a wide range of disciplines, we offer tracks in
atmospheric science, biochemistry, biological science, geological
science, materials science, and physics. Soon, we will add a track in
Validation and Verification. Students following these tracks gain
expertise in computational issues specifically related to the chosen
field. All students, however, will be involved in truly
interdisciplinary training and research.
At the Mater's level, the School of Computational Science offers M.S.
and Professional Science Master's (PSM) degree programs. The PSM is a
terminal Master's degree geared towards students interested in
employment in an industrial or laboratory setting.
The School of Computational Science maintains a large and diverse
computing infrastructure in support of research and education.
Available computing resources include supercomputers, a number of
clusters and computational servers, a laboratory for scientific
visualization, a bioinformatics server, and more. The Visualization
Laboratory provides high-powered visualization resources to the
University community for research, data analysis of large data
collections, and education.
Florida State University is a national graduate research university
which has built a reputation as a strong center for research in the
sciences. It is located in Tallahassee, FL which is situated in the
Florida panhandle and is near some of the most beautiful, uncrowded
beaches in the United States as well as other scenic wonders.
Applications are being accepted now for Fall 2008. Assistantships are
available for qualified individuals. Minorities and women are
especially encouraged to apply. Detailed instructions about the
application process can be found at
http://www.scs.fsu.edu/GraduateApplication.php.
Requests for more information and questions about the computational
science graduate programs or about the School of Computational
Science should be addressed to
education@scs.fsu.edu.
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From: Peter Arbenz <arbenz@inf.ethz.ch>
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:11:44 +0100
Subject: PhD position at ETH Zurich, Computational Science
PhD position at ETH Zurich, Institute of Computational
Science, in collaboration with the Paul Scherrer Institute
(PSI), Large Research Facilities Division.
A PhD positioned is offered in the context of a 3-year Swiss
NSF research grant. The goal of the project is the
development of a large-scale finite element code for the
simulation of resonant lossy electromagnetic structures
(antennas, waveguides). This is the continuation of a project
in which a code was developed for the design of particle
accelerator cavities.
Applicants should have a university degree in Computational
Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering with
strong programming skills (C++). Previous exposure to
computational electrodynamics and the finite element method
would be beneficial.
Please send applications by e-mail to Prof Peter Arbenz
(arbenz@inf.ethz.ch). Applications must include a CV (with
list of publications and contact information of two referees),
grades of all university classes, and a one-page statement of
your background and research interests.
For questions contact the above or Dr Benedikt Oswald
(benedikt.oswald@psi.ch).
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From: Claude Brezinski <claude.brezinski@univ-lille1.fr>
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:40:06 +0100
Subject: Contents, Numerical Algorithms: Vol. 46, Number 1
Numerical Algorithms: Vol. 46, Issue 1.
Table of Contents.
Roundhoff error analysis of fast DCT algorithms in fixed point arithmetic
K. Ihsberner
Pages 1 - 22
An inverse eigenvalue problem and a matrix approximation problem for symmetric
skew-hamiltonian matrices
Dongxiu Xie, Ningjun Huang, Qin Zhang
Pages 23 - 34
On the efficiency index of one-point iterative processes
M. A. Hernandez, N. Romero
Pages 35 - 44
A second order numerical scheme for the solution of the one-dimensional
Boussinesq equation
A.G. Bratsos
Pages 45 - 58
Detecting derivative discontinuity locations in piecewise continuous
functions from Fourier spectral data
D. Cates, A. Gelb
Pages 59 - 84
Intersection of a ruled surface with a free-form surface
Xiaoping Wang, Weizhong Zhang, Liyan Zhang
Pages 85 - 100
Erratum
Intersection of a ruled surface with a free-form surface
Xiaoping Wang, Weizhong Zhang, Liyan Zhang
Pages 101 - 103
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From: Romas Baronas <romas.baronas@mif.vu.lt>
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:17:09 +0200
Subject: Contents, Nonlinear Analysis: Modelling and Control
Nonlinear Analysis: Modelling and Control, ISSN 1392-5113,
Volume 12, Number 4, 2007
A free on-line edition is available at: http://www.lana.lt/journal/issues.php
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Similarity Solutions for Hydromagnetic Free Convective Heat and Mass
Transfer Flow along a Semi-Infinite Permeable
Inclined Flat Plate with Heat Generation and Thermophoresis, pp. 433-445,
M.S. Alam, M.M. Rahman, M.A. Sattar
Viscous Dissipation Effects on MHD Natural Convection Flow over a
Sphere in the Presence of Heat Generation, pp. 447-459,
Md.M. Alam, M.A. Alim, Md.M.K. Chowdhury
Quantum Chemical Calculations by Parallel Computer from Commodity PC
Components, pp. 461-468,
S. Bekesiene, S. Serikoviene.
Stabilizing Unstable Periodic Orbits of the Multi-Scroll Chua's
Attractor, pp. 469-477,
A. Boukabou, A. Chebbah, A. Belmahboul.
A Prey-Predator Model with a Reserved Area, pp. 479--494,
B. Dubey.
The Effectiveness of Synergistic Enzymatic Reaction with Limited
Mediator Stability, pp. 495-501,
J. Kulys, Z. Dapkunas.
A Joint Limit Theorem for Laplace Transforms of the Riemann
Zeta-Function, pp. 503-510,
A. Laurincikas.
Mathematical Modeling and Analysis of Eutrophication of Water Bodies
Caused by Nutrients, pp. 511-524,
A.K. Misra.
Unsteady Laminar Natural Convection from a Non-Isothermal Vertical
Cone, pp. 525-540,
B. Pullepu, K. Ekambavanan, A.J. Chamkha.
Numerical Investigation of Combined Buoyancy and Surface Tension
Driven Convection in an Axi-Symmetric Cylindrical
Annulus, pp. 541-552,
M. Sankar, M. Venkatachalappa.
For a paper submission, please refer to http://www.lana.lt/journal
Dr. Romas Baronas, Journal Secretary,
Nonlinear Analysis: Modelling and Control
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