Landscape approaches

The thermodynamic theories [7,8] deny the pure kinetic nature of the glass transition and link it directly to thermodynamic quantities like the configurational entropy of the material. Some recent results suggest a correlation between kinetic quantities and thermodynamic parameters [9]. Also recently, this theory was successfully merged with a potential landscape approach [10]. The thermodynamic approach is interesting since it reflects the different configurations that are allowed not only for the whole ensemble but also for the internal conformations... 

Gulley, J. MacKinnon, M. Fine Tails Reclamation Utilizing a Wet Landscape Approach in Proc. Fine Tailings Symposium in Oil Sands Our Petroleum Future Conference Liu, J.K. (Ed.), Alberta Oil Sands Technology and Research Authority Edmonton, AB, 1993, Paper F23, 24 pp. 

The energy landscape approach can elucidate such general properties of molecular recognition as the nature of the thermodynamic phases and barriers on the ligand-protein association pathway [127,128]. This method evaluates equilibrium thermodynamic properties of the system from Monte Carlo simulations of the system at a broad temperature range with the aid of the optimized data analysis and the weighted histogram analysis technique [148-153],... 

There are immense challenges also to model protein function, which will rely on better theoretical models for secondary structure formation (a helices, p sheets). Models presently used are molecular force field approaches, which are rather phenomenological. Realistic atomistic modelling is a long-term goal. In the meantime, energy landscape approaches should help us elucidate the detailed folding mechanisms that lead to protein function. 

It is also important to note that both of these examples of cluster analysis focus on the spatial patterns of mechanical vectors or individual outbreaks. Both of these studies represent the use of GIS and spatial analysis for evaluating components of disease transmission and ecology and do not employ the landscape approach or evaluate direct spatial relationships between the environment and B. anthracis. 

Noss RF, A regional landscape approach to maintain diversity, BioScience, 33,700, 1983. 

In this section on advanced folding topics, we provide a broad overview of computational approaches used to determine the transition state ensemble (TSE) for folding. Comprehensive reviews are available elsewhere on closely related topics, such as experimental characterization of the transition states and free energy landscape approaches to the transition states. 

Landscape Approaches for Determining the Ensemble of Folding Transition States Success and Failure Hinge on the Degree of Frustration. 

The Role of Earth Science and Landscape Approach in the Ethic Geology Communication and Divulgation for the Prevention and Reduction of Geological Hazard... 

Lugeri FR (2011) 11 landscape approach nello studio del territorio e nella di- vulgazione. Geologia Tecnica Ambientale 2-3 54-65... 

Lugeri FR., Farabollini P, Graziano G, Amadio V (2012) Geoheritage natme and eulture in a landscape approach. EFG Eur Geol Mag Geoheritage 34 23-28... 

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